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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
our ResponslbllItY for Cubs.


Strangely enough, the right Of the
United States to interfere in Cuban
affairs il greater than its right to inter
fers in the affairs Of any Of the states.
Although, for example, our national
government may not intervene to pro-
tect state from domestic violence, sx-
cept at its request, it has within few
weeks, on Its own initiative, notified
the president OF Cuba that unless he
prevented the threatened political act
ivities of the army, the United States
would have TO "consider what measures
it must take
And not the effect fiie Cubans
who asked the repeal Of the Law keep
ing the army out of politics have with
drawn their demand; the activities OF
the military men have ceased; Cuba lie
promising good behavior. II there Is
any change in the political control OF
the government at the approaching
elections, 1t will be not after an armed
revolution, but after an orderly poll Of
the voters.
The quickness with which the CUT
ans submitted did not surprise those
who remember the conditions under
which the island was separated from
Spain. The United States assumed
what has been called a protectorate
over Cuba; but 1t is more than that, OF
If not, it is the most comprehensive
protectorate ever undertaken.
At the close Of the Spanish War
Cuba agreed to make no treaty with a
foreign power that would impair its
independence or give any foothold on
its territory. Thus it virtually sur
rendered nearly all the attributes Of
sovereignty in dealing with other ma
lions.
1t agreed not to contract any debt
that could not be paid, with interest,
out of the ordinary revenues of The
island Thus 1t surrendered control
over it's finsncial affairs.
1t consented to carry. out and to en-
tend the sanitary plans made by the
United States during the period o.
occupation, aud to agree with the
United States 10 new plaas II needed
to prevent the return of epidemics.
Thus IL surrendered control over its
sanitation.
Most Important of all, it agreed that
the United States might intervene
either to protect il from outside inva-
sion or to maintain an adequate and
orderly domestic government Thus
it surrendered control over its domestic
politics.
The foreign Alters, except in I'M
important matters,-th finance, the
sanitation and the domestic politics Of
the island, are all under the super
vision and control OF the United States
whenever we thiuk it expedient &c
exercise our rights.
| With all the disadvantages Of thi,
arrangement, Cuba is better of than II
WIS under the old regime of revolution
| aud robbery. And 50 in this countr,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
COMMISSIONERS SALE
of Valuable
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned commissioner By
Virtue of the authority vested
in him by decree of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County made on
the 18th day of January, 1912, in the
chancery suit therein pendinng, In
which e. b. Kettering, administrator
etc, was plaintiff and Lydia Stephens,
ead others, were defendants. will sell
by public auction at the front door OF
the county court house of Berkeley
County, West Virginia, on
Saturday, March 9, 1912,
commencing at 100 o'clock .. 10
those two lots or parcels OF real es.
tate lying contiguous to each ether
Berkeley Coanty, West Virginia. oae
containing one acre which was csn.
and located in Gerardstown District
veyed to jeremiah Light, deceased
by deed from John l.. Ramsburg and
wife. bearing date January Z. 1886, and
recorded in the office of the clerk o.
the county court of said county ia
deed book 96, page $50, and the other
adjoining the aforesaid tract and
containing IL acres, being the same
which was conveyed to the said Jere
miah Light. deceased, by deed from
Charles H. Rarnsburg and wife. dated
the 14th day of May. 1904, aad record
ed in the Office OF the clerk OF the
county court Of said county In deed
book 107, page 81.
This property is improved BIZ a
dwelling house in good repair. The
purchaser to pay all OF the take for
|1s12.
Terms of Sale.--One-third OF the
purchase money cash on day OF sale
land remainder in two equal payments
due in one and two years from date
| respectively, the purchaser to give
his notes therefor with interest from
date and the title to be retained until
ali the purchase money is paid
A LIEN B. NOLI..
Special Commissioner.
certify that bond with good Sc
curity has been given BY Allen p
NoT. special commissioner. as re
CURED by lsw and the terms Of said
decree.
L. Dew. GERHARDT.
Clerk
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Mrs. surfatt Moi euIliy.

Cincinnati, s0., Fso. IL Almost
fifty years after the assassi1ation OF
Abraham Lincoln, lie pen Of Ben
Pittman, pioneer of HteHogtaphy, VINO
acted as official stenogtapber at the
trial Of the copspirators, has revealed
facts supporting mis- belief that Mrs.
Mary Surratt, the woman banged with
three other conspirators, was innocent
OF the crime for which she was exc
cuted. the statement was written by
Pittman just before his death here a
year ago, and appears in the March is
sue Of Cincinnati magazine.
A portion of Pitiman's statement is:
That Mrs Surratt, who was hang.
ed with three male conspirators con-
ceraed in plot to assassinate Pres
ident Lincoln and other govern
ment officials was entirely innocent
Of sny prior knowledge Of or par
tielpation in these crimes, IL, to my
mind, beyond question. My convic.
ton is based on the following facts
That, as otiicia, recorder of the trial;
As having heard every word of the ties.
timony; as compiler Of the published
volume, Lincoln Assassination trial.
more than all. as having, previous 10
the trial, written down from the lips Of
the principal witnesses, their stories
OF what they knew or about which, In
their employment Of spies, they lied.
] have had the best opportunity Of
forming true opinion as 10 the guilt
or innocence Of Mrs. Surratt.n
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
Public Sale.
of valuable
Personal Property.

Evil seillat public auction at my residence
la mile West of Ganotown and miles
Southwest of Shanghai, on
Thursday, March Z, 1912,
commencing at 10 o'clock sharp, the following
property to-wt.
Head Horses
No. ] Lille, Pereheron roam mare with foa
by Percneron horse coming a years fine lead
er and work anywhere nitched; No. 2, Prince
bay horse c. mil ga yrs, will work anywhere
an especially fine young horse, good driver
20. 3. Dandy, bay hese coming years, well
broken, works good aud good driver, a very
fine young horse aud very desirable; No. 4
Lu, crown horse coming years, well broken
works well, W.T.. about i250 lbs; No. 5. Percher
on stallion. W.T. 1860; quiet good foal getter
kind and gentle. anybody can handle him
black in color, an especially fine horse
4 Head Cattle
mich COWS, both viii have calves by their
side by day OF SALE one VIII have her first
calf and the other her third and will be but
years, Q fac yearlings.
% Head Sheep
u young ewes which will have lambs by day
of sale, one Shropshire buck, There will be
no finer bunch of sheep sold in the county
this season.
Farming Implements
4-horse studebaker wagon, COED as new,
spring tooth harrow, 4-squsre spike tooth
harrow. No. 40 Oliver chilled pillow. several
good double shovel plows, single shovel pillow
several sets lead harness. several articles too
numerous to mentions
Terms.
A credit OF months will be given on all sums
OF $40 and.over the purchaser to give his nett
with approved security negotiable and paya,
bic al the Peoples Trust CO., Of Martinsburg
W. Va. with Interest from cate, but II paid ~
maturity interest remdted Under $40 cash
Nc properly 10 be removed luntil settled for
n. NJ. MASON
Dodd & Hoffman. Ancts
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Senator cu,ber.on for Gov. Wilson.


Gov. Wilson found new cham pion
yesterday in Senator Culberson, Of
Texas, VITO has frequently been men
tioued His possible nominee for the
Presidency.
In declaring his support Of the New
Jersey executive, the Texas senator ex-
pressed the opinion that President Taft
would be renominated aud he holds to
the belief that Gov. Wilson 10 the
available Democrat who can draw
from progressive Republicans and jim
dependent voters sufficient strength to
win the Presidency.
In his formal statement espousing
the cause of the New Jersey executive,
which was issued last night, eenator
Culberson said.
New that II Is practically settled
there will be no primary in Texas for
President, have no hesitation In say
ing, in reply TO recent Inquiries, that /
b.lieve we should nominate Gov. VIII
sln, OF New Jersey for p. esident.
"While all may not agree with him
as to some details, Gov. Wilson Ii by
birth, education, and conviction a
Democrat, and Democrat of the very
best type. lie would limit tariff taxes
to governmental purposes, he would
regulate justly but effectively railway
and other corporations, and while he
would deal literally and generously
with the pension list he would make
it in truth a roll of honor.
IRE cent attacks which have been
made upon him because he let II be
known that he did not ecsire the sup
port OF special interests, giving them
70 understand that they need expect
no favor from him after election, have
not injured him in psbltc esti nation
"Gov. Wilson, .ss our candidate for
President, appeals to me particularly
at this juncture in view Of conditions
In the Republican party. Presiden
Taft will unquessionab ably be renominat-
ed by that party. HIS sympathy with
ths regular Republicans and his OPP
position to reforms advocated by the
progressive Republicans are well
known. While 1t may be admitted
that the leaders Of the progressiyes
will support the party ticket, this is
not true OF the rank and file. To a
greater extent than any Of the Demo.
cratic candidates, 6sv. Wilson would
draw from this class Of veters, besides
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
MAKES RAPID HEADwAY.
Add This Fact to Your store Of
knowledge.

knowledge.
Kidney disease advances so rapidly
that many person ia firmly In its
grasp before aware OF its progress
Prompt attention should be given the
slightest symptom OF kidney disorder.
II there 10 dull pain In the back,
headaches, dizzy spells, or tired,
WORKOUT feeling, or If the urine is ef-
fsnsive, Irregular aAa attended by
pain, procure good kidney remedy
al ence.
Your townspeoplc recommend
Deans Kidney pills. Read the state
ment Of this Martinsearg citizen.
q I. Custer, 44s ~ Burke street,
Martlosburg w. Va, says:
ait Is a pleasure for,me to tell Of my
experience with Deans Kidney Pills.
For some time | suffered from what
the doctors called iumbago. My back
ached intensely and Ut one time was
laid up for several weeks. was UNI
able to stoop or lift and my ordinary
work wac almost impossible. The ply
sicisns | consulted failed to benefit
me and At Last seeing Doan's Kidney
Pills highly recommended, began
their use. They drove away my trou-
bic and during the three years which
have since passed, the cure has been
permanent
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
x. sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Deans ana
tabe mo other.
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Public Sale
Of valuable
Personal Property

/ will make public sale at my home, Maple View on
the road seading iron Sheshsrdstosn 10 Martins
burg one halt mile kast 81 Winebrsnnsrss cross
roads and Ave miles West Of shephefdssswr, on
Monday, FEB. rs, 1912,
B. ginning Al 10 O'Clock A. NJ, the following personal
property to-wit;
10 Head Horses and Colts,
Brown mare, Dol. 10 fal BY psrchefon horse. good
batshesr leader; gray mare Psrsh good nsrshs.r
and wagon ieaaer, bay mare GIN, yrs Old,
broken 10 work; sore, asrs, Csses, yssss Old,
this mare will make hae driver; Bfowa esls,
Prince, eomlpg yrs, sired ~ ne Lsetown BEL
gisu hgrse. black colt, Don. eoznag three yeArs
sired BY Don Jnap; bay colt, coming two years
Belgian; say mare colt coming yss,4 scf-
gisn; black colt. coming ysars issgss, Bay mare
colt coming enc year. Beigtaa. These eoiis are all
sired BY Don iasH.
70 Head Of Cattle,
Five milcs cows one with calf BY sids, swo soon
will be fresh oae iresh in the izh The etaer one
viii be fresh in the spripg. balls Psii~d Angns
stock, S stssrs, hsifss, : thrifty yoans cattle.
rs Head OF Sheep
"A ewes ana ens buck These niee lot Of sheep,
80 Head Of Hogs
brood sows, tso wiil have pigs soon. the other
twe viii have pigs tho SPRING large paroc boar
al shoat1 that sM weigh tfcm ~ 70 ~ lbs. 10
small shoais-
Farming implements
4-hofss stndebzker wagon, Psnnsyvaais gFsin drilL
citsr press, one carriage.
Terms.
Aersdit u nine m,nths Will be givea on All sums
Of $40 aad ms purehasef q give notr wsh Ap.
proved seourifv negotiable and payabls ~ the Old
Nasonal Bank Of Marnnsbnrx wiki lArcrest iron.
dase bat II paid maturity lntesest remittsd Un-
w T. vANMETRE.
Dodd q Hoa nan, Auct.
HaEwood Burkhar, Clerk.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

"The rule Of the road 10 one Of the
greatest puzzles to drivers, but all au-
tomobilists are not supposed to be puz-
xled by that; they should, or rather
are expected TO, kaow,p declares 0s.
borne |. Yellott, one Of Baltimore's
auto enthusiasts. On one occasion,
about seven years ago, when automo-
biles were scarce in Carroll county,
was returning from Frederick by way
Of Westminster. Half way TO West
minister met funeral. He had evil
IDENTIFY been popular citizen. The
funeral ts my terrorized vision, seem.
ed TO stretch along the winding road
for nearly a mile. 1t was balny
spring .afternoon. The sun shet It's
CLAN cling rays athwart the landscape,
bringing out the besuteous tints Of
pale green ia the tender blades Of
grass spriuging up With the newly
a ~akened earth. In the newly bud
ding tees on either side Of the quiet
road the birds were twitteri,g their soft
notes OF happiness and love.
THE scene was one OF idyllic quiet
and peace. That is, the above describes
II until met that funeral. Then 1t
wasa't. AS in all well-regulated funer-
ais. the undeuaker's buggy came FIRST.
Ii also went INST. Ii made for the
hedge-rows and then for the plowed
fields. The hearse horses were trained
to follow the undertaken, and they did
it. The members OF the family were
evidently using their own horses, be-
cause they wheeled in the road and
made for home. All in all, 1t was the
worst broken up funeral lever attend
ed. naturally concluded that my sim
gle cylinder Cadillac was The cause OF
most, at least, Of the trouble, 80, as
there was still about half mile of the
funeral left, toog 10 lane. To my
horror found bad freed lot of
inonrners. Despairingly reversed aud
backed 10 the main road, where
found the oHly way open was back To
Frederick. Thinking | might some
day want TO run for Congress, and Car
roll county beng 10 my Congressional
district, decided not to risk further
unpopulariiy, 80 turned about aud
made for tredericA, going back from
there direct to Baltimore, the way
had come, aud missing the pleasure Of
the drive home 10y way Of Westmiuis-
ter.
"This incident is cited merely to H.
'iustTate the fact that when driving in
an automobile one cannot always
stand literally upon bis techHical le-
gal rights. The metor-vehIcle. law said
plainly that / could PASS that funeral
II kept TO the right Of the center Of
the road, and that the funeral must
keep &c its right Of the center OF the
road. But the funeral said otherwise,
and no law in all the world would
have kept that undertaker's horse
from making for that plowed field.
"The automobihsti must always
adapt himself to the circumstances Of
the particular case before him. There
are but tive rules for the automobile 10
follow: First, don't run into another
vehicle, and, second, don't let another
vehicle run into you. In either event
II means lawsuits, expense and trou-
BILE.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema
sores or any itching VI the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief. cures
quickly. Perfectly safe tor children.
All druggists sell Il. ] mo.
Constipation causes headache, naus-
ca, dizziness, languor, heart palpita-
ton. Drastic physics gripe, sieken.
weaken the bowls and dos't cure
Doan's Reguiets act gentiy and cure
patton. rs cents. ASK your
druggist. mo.
New York jury upheld theidefcndant
In y breach Of promise suit brought BY
q sskissless" girl, IL Is moi necessary
10 marry an iceberg even il one premis-
es to do It.
Never can tell when you'll mash =
tinger or suffer cat, bruise, burn or
scaId. Be prepared Or. Thomas
EclectrIc OH isstantly relieves the
pain-quickly cures the wouad. ! mo.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

holding every Dem acrat worthy ofthe
name and drawing largely from the
EDUCATIONAL classes aud the independ-
ent element.
ave must draw frsm the dissatis-
fled Republicans and the independents
10 win, ana in my Judgment The srress
way to do this is to nominate Gov.
Wilson. y
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No BAcxAcH. OK KIDs1r PAIss.

II you have psiss in the back urinary, bladder or
kidney trsnsis, dizziAsss ssd lack Of snsHy. irs
Mother Grsy's ATsmsuc-Lsaf, the pisassnf hesb
remedy. As systsa rsgalatsrit Ass ne se.aL AZ
Druggists, or by mail, Sc Ask tsday. SAMPLE
FRAk address Ths Mother Gray O. LsRoy, N,
y. II no.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

me a well woman after
suffering three years. T"
- Mrs. MARY BoGART,
Reedville, Oregon.
New Orleans, La. -
When passing through
the Change of Life | was
troubled with hot flashes,
weak and dizzy spells and
backache. Twas notfit for
anything until ! took Ly-
dia +. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound which
proved worth its weight
in gold tome. - Mrs. GAS
TON BLoNpEAu, 1541 Po-
lymnia ST., New Orleans.
Mishawaka, Ind. :" Wo-
men passing through the
Change of Life can take
nothing better than Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. / am recon-
mendingittoallmy friends
because of what it has
done for me. Mrs. CHAs.
BAUER, 523 Il. Marion St.,
Mishawaka, Ind.
Alton Station, KY. "For
months i suffered from
troubles in consequence of
my age and thought |
could not live. Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound made me well
and | want other suffering
women to know about it. "
Mrs. EMMA BAILEY, Alton
Station, Ky.
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TESTIMONY
OF FIVE WOMEN
Proves That Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound Is Reliable.

Reedville, Ore. can truly recon-
mend Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to all women who are passing
through the Change of Life. as il made
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
TAYLOR TREE TRIMMER

The Fruit Growers Friend (see
festimoniaD. has wonderful cut
ting power and great durability.
Cuts an r in limb with ease with
out stripping bark or damaging
limb Makes q vertical circular
sweep. 1t makes tree trimming
a recreation instead of drudgery
and saves time and money. Our
Guarantee goes with every Trim
mer. Prices:
Trimmer With 10-foot pole 500
With 6 foot extension. Soc extra
With saw and 6-foot ex 81 extra
Having. given the Taylor Tree
Trimmer" through trial, | find
1t as they claim it 10 be, 1t SIM
plifies the work and Is a great
saver of both time and money.
NJ. MESSICK,
Superintendent Of Bixby Park.
Long Beack. California.
Write for descriptive circular
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pleased users
c. M. TAYLOR CO., Inc,
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Deisem, No. Oak. = 81 was passing
through Change of Life and felt very
bad. | could not sleep and was very
nervous. Lydia e. Pinkham 3 Vegetable
Compound restored me to perfect health
and I would not be without it. Mrs.
4. NJ. THORN, Deisem. No. OAK.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

BLAMED a GOOD WORK kk.
~ blamed my heart for severe dis
tress in my left side for two years"
writes w. Evans, DanyiIie, Va, s.but
I know now II was indigestion, as Dr..
Kings New Lille Pills completely cur
cd me-" Best for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles, constipation, head
ache or debility. zoe ~ All Druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

A historian tel!s US thai SaPpho as
woman 81 good reputc, but II Is
safe bet that some scandalous things
were said aboat her in Greek sewing
circles.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

Taste and SeAeil. Fun size 50 cts. ct lxus
xiaas Of by mail. In liquid form, rs cent
Ely BroshsrsN IS Warren Street New y--a
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
a Reliable
Remedy
EI's Cream Balm

Is e&lifkiy dDsofDaa-
eises i:sasi Al Ones
II clesRses, s'ot'ilies,
heals and protects
"a ,iiseas q i'ifs-
rxne rs.ss: ixs from
Gasasrh and ssr.res
sw&v 4 Cold ia The
tlsasi quickly. ite-
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

Suit Tor $4,000 damages growing out
Of events started by Kicking cat
shows how terribly that animal can
come back.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23
Public Sale
Of valuable
Personal Property

Having rented ny farm and intending TO discor-
tinue farming viii make public sale al my home
ope mile North sof Moth Mountain, two miles
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

y, A. s5tid, Of Mason Mich, will
never forget his terrible exposure to a
merciiess storm. at gave me dread.
tul cold, ''that caused severe pans
In my chest, - II was hard for me TO
breathe. a neighoor gave me several
doses Of Or. Kings New Discovery
which brought great relief. The doctor
said waa On the verge of pneumonia,
but TO continne with the Discovery. /
did SO and tive bottlea completely
cured me- Use only this quick. safe,
reliable medicine for coughs, colds or
any threat or lung trouble. Price Soc
and sLoo. Trail bottle free. t5uaran-
teed by All Druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

A health expert tells Us that candy
Ia All aisi to beauty. Likewise IL IN an
aid 10 young men who are paying at
tsntion 10 beauty.
SHOCKING SOUNDS
Ia the earth are sometimes heard be-
fsrc terrible earthquake, that warn II
the coming peril. Natures warnings
are kind. That dull pain or ache In
the back warns you ths Kidneys nssd
attention ifyou would escape these
dangerous msladies, iDropsy, Diabetes
or Bright's disease. Take Electric Bit-
tiers At once and see backachs fiy and
all your best feelings return. my sen
received great benefit from their use
for kidney aad bladder trouble writes
Peter Bendy, south Roekwosd, Mich,
"It il certainly = great kidney nedi-
cine.n Try 1t soc at All Druggists.
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I Head Horses and Colts

esn.eneing. at 10 o'eleek sharp. the following
property to-wit;
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-02-23

The undersigned will sell at ais home
2 miles West Of Hedgesviile on the
Warm Spring road, on
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THE WEATHER.

Tuesday, December 10, 1912.
Tonight and Wednesday; Unsettled;
probably rains; colder Wednesday in
interior.