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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
THE STOCK MARKET
BY Hugh NJ. Creighton


The calling of loans on stock mar.
ket securities by New York Banks has
necessitated the transferance OF many
speculative commitments from New
York to London The reduction in
loans has improved New York bank.
ing conditions and enabled the Clear.
ing House Banks in New York TO re-
port reserve we'll above the neces-
sary % per cent,
Although money Is obtainable ct
minimum rates in New York, the mon.
etary situation is being gwen careful
consideration by observing investors.
Higher rates for call money are expect
ed in the near future. In London the
low price attained by Consols this
week has been a disturbing factor.
Money in other European centers is
normal.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
What Makes A Woman?

One hundred and twenty pounds more
or less, of bone and muscle don't
make a woman, Its good founda-
ton. Put into 1t health and strength
and she may rule kingdom. But
that's just what Electric Bitters give
her Thousands bless them for over
coming fainting and dizzy spells and
for dispelling weakness. nervousness.
backaehe and tired, listless, worn out
feeling Electric Bitters have dono
me world of good" write Eliza Pool
Derew, Okla, and thank you, with
all my heart for making such good
medicine" Only soc. Guaranteed by
all druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
Mall Carriers win FIv

This is an age OF great discoveries.
Progress rides on the air. Soon we
may see Uncle Sans mail carriers ny
ing In all directions. transporting
mail People take wonderful inter.
est in a discovery that benefits them.
That's why DR. Kings New Discovery
for Coughs Colds and other throat
and lung diseases is the most popu-
lar medicine in America. 1T cured
me OF dreadful cough" writes Mrs.
J. F. Davis. Stickney Corner. Me-.
after doctors treatment and all 9TH
er remedies had failed" For coughs,
colds or any bronchial affection It's
unequaled Price soc and s1.00. Trl-
al bottle free at all druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

torneys from disbarment and to pre-
vent sensational exposures OF his con.
nections with companies in which he
held stock for which he paid nothing
The Congressional probers, who have
been here for a month unearthlng his
corporate connections and dealings
with prominent attorneys, were order
ed by wire by Chairman Clayton. Of
the Judiciary Committee, to take no
more testimony and return TO Wash
ington at once.
Immense pressure was brought to
bear by New York and Chicago bank
ing interests. as well as the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. to. end the
investigation into the impeachment
charges. and there is rumor here
that the Scandinavian American
banks dealings with Hanford's form
er clerk. r. NJ Hopkins. now in the
Federal prison. were to be uncovered
Crawford A Damaging Witness
w. r.. Crawford, formerly Of New
York and Chicago and associated with
me- AotAAti AOA yNeAD III luhAAAE Aitt
legal work of various railroads owned
by J. P. Morgan. proved a tartar 20
the Hanford defense and when he OPP
ened as a witness Saturday and show
ed clearly by the record OF the at
tempt even then being made by>a con-
spiraey in Hanfords court TO deprive
him of stock in a railroad worth more
than s1,000,000 the defense collapsed
This followed wholesale raid up
on the Offices of Kerr & McCord and
Walter S. Fulton, where the probers
found the evidence to sustain Craw-
ford's charges. There were number
of witnesses on hand at the time TO
further substantiate Crawfords accu-
sations. which were borne out by the
records in the case, the Circuit Court
OF Appeals just week ago having
inundated Hanford % this case.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There Is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an innamed condi-
ton OF the mucous lining Of the Eusta-
chian Tube When this tube is infiamed
you have a rumbing sound or imperfect
hearing and when Ii is entirely closed.
Illumination can be taken out and this
tube restored. to its normal condition.
hearing viii be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh,
which Is nothing but an infiamed condi-
ton Of the mucous surfaces.
We viii give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Reafness caused by catarrhl cured b.
Balls Caiarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free
}. CHENEY, = CO., Toledo Ohio.
Sold BY Druggists Tse
! Take Hsils Hamiiy Pilis GOT constipation.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

Renewed activity in the steel trade
with impending advances In the price
OF many steel products and encourage
ing weather reports from the agricul-
tural region has caused a limited adj
vance in stock market prices. Such
news as drastic reductions in all ex.
press rates by the Interstate Com.
merce Commission; extensive borrow
ing of money In London as result Of
the calling of loans In our market and
the noticeable liquidation OF high
grade bonds abroad have all been ig-
nored as market factors. II IL just
az true that coming events cast their
shadows before them in the stock mar
ket as In other walks In life, and to ig-
more the signs OF approaching condi
tons is not the part OF wisdom.
There seems to be no substantial
basis for an extended advance at the
present time II our banks are not In
position TO finance an upward move.
ment now, they win certainly not be
able to do SO later on when money
will be required from the interior to
move the crops.
In the meantime. stocks do not APP
pear to be for sale In volume and spec
Iators and investors seem content to
await future developments.
Under the circumstances, the fact
that we have now had a bull market
for almost year without any decline
Of importance is worthy of serious
consideration. II seems 10 me that
stocks should be sold on advances.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

Compound has done
for me. For twoyears
/ suffered. The doc
tor said | had a tumor
and the only remedy
was tn e surgeons
knife. My mother
bought me Lydia f.
pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. and
today | am a well and
healthy woman. For
m on tbs | suffered
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
For New Bridge

The county commissioners. acting
as committee OF viewers, inspected
the site for proposed concrete bridge
across the Tusearora creek at Flaggs
Crossing. this afternoon, a thing much
needed there.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
comrex Band EXCURSION.

The date for the annual Comrey
Band excursion to Pen-Mar this year
is Saturday, August 10. Mr. "A. Com
reg Is getting busy for this affair and.
as heretofore. the Kilbourn Mill opera
tlyes win 90 along with the hundreds
of other people hereabouts.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

For earaehe toothache. pains. burns
scalds, sore throat. try Or. Thomas
Electric Oil. splendid remedy for
emergencies.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

from Inflammation, and your Sanative
Wash relieved me. ! am glad to tell
anyone what your medicines have done
for me. You can use my testimonial in
any way you wish, and / win be glad
TO answer letters. - Mrs. CHRISTINA
REED, l06 Mound St, Peoria, ILL.,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
WEST vlRGtNlA's
OUTLOOK PLEASING
Democrats Have An Excellent State
Ticket In Field And Expect To
Win In November
In IN M navIa

BY w. NJ Davis
Charleston, July 22.-With the most
progressive platform ever adopted by
West Virginia political party and a
ticket composed throughout OF men ct
strong personality. the Democrats OF
this State were never 10 better shape
to enter a campaign than this year
The Democratic state convention at
Huntington last week was mcmora.
Bile one in many respects, No bosslsm
was allowed TO dominate and the dele
gates ruled IN every instance
The delegates 20 the convention re-
fused to follow the leadership of any
OF the men who have heretofore die
tated the affairs of the party Meth.
err Chiffon. Watson nor McGraw was
master of the situation In fact IN
some instances the three were united
on candidates who were beaten for
nomination Notwithstanding their pow
erful support
Though some of the contests were
warm, the best of feeling prevails
among the Democrats "a a result Of
the nominations made The conven-
ton was enthusiastic. That no boss
ism was TO prevail was shown at the
opening of the convention when ex.
Governor William A, MacCorklc was
Kissed from the floor when he attempt
ed 10 put through gag rule resolu.
ton, providing that all resolutions
were to be referred TO the resolutions
committee without debate, He was
forced 10 withdraw the resolution and
from that time until the final adjourn
ment was taken no one dared to at.
tempt to dictate what the convention
ahonld do.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
Mrs. Lynch Also Avoided
OnerntlOn.

Jessup, Pa. After the birth of my
fourth child, had severe organic inham-
nation. would have such terrible pains
that 1t did not seem M though ! could
stand 1t. This kept up for three long
months, until two doctors decided that
an operation was needed.
"Then one of my friends recommended
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound and after taking it for two months
was well woman. Mrs. JOSEPH A.
LYNCH, Jessup, Pa.
Women who suffer from female Ills
should try Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound, one Of the most SUGGESTS
full remedies the world has ever known,
before submitting to a surgical opera
ton,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

See me before you sell your lambs
and wool. L. C. HOFFMAN.
c. & P. Phone. II
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26

Watson, Chiffon and McGraw wanted
Woods. Iiiner won on the third ballot.
For presidential electors Butcher.
Smith and Sawyers we're nominated bv
reclamation. having been defeated n
the convention for other honnrs.
John II Holt, of Huntington was
temporary chairman OF the convention
and was succeeded by Hiner. When
Hiner received the nomination for con-
gresaman-atslarge he was succeeded IA
chairman by Alfred r. Kenny in order
that the nominations might be proper
ly certified.
There we're fights In the resolu-
tons committee 10 get the anti-negro.
and initiative and referendum and the
fight was carried to the floor Of the
convention but also failed there,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
Contemplated It For Weeks

Seattle, Wash. July 2S.--Judge Han
tord's chief counsel, E. c. Hughes,
said after the Judges resignation yes.
terday that the judge had desired to
resign for several weeks. but could
not well do so with no evidence heard
in the case. The Judge and his friends
according to counsel, are satisfied
with the showing made by him in the
hearing, which, they say, did not sus-
tain the charges.
That the judge was anxious to re-
sign was kept a secret from all per-
sons in Washington and from every
body in Seattle except his counsel.
To Save Others, II is Said
1t is asserted by some here thst
Judge Hanford resigned to save Rich
ard A. Ballinger. former secretary of
the Interior; James A. Kerr. E. s. Nc
Cord and other equally prominent at.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
MANY Reforms Pronnlsed

Many reforms In economy, taxation
and Legislation are promised by the
platform, IL fayDrs a primary law.
public service. commission. fair regls-
tration law, the income tax amend.
ment. agricultural encouragement, bet
ter roads, education. judicial reform in
the way OF simplided litigation and the
enlargement of the grounds for the re-
moyal OF corrupt judges, compensation
act. home rule for cities. anti.iniunc-s
ton Legislation, and. denounces the
management Of the States affairs By
the Republican representatives Of the
Democratic representatives at Wash
lngton and promises general relief
from the party bossism which u
charges against the Republican party
That the nominations had been hon-
estly and honorably won by the sue
cessful candidates was the opinion Of
the delegates at the close Of the con
yentlon and on every hand 1t was pre-
dicted that the party will present a sol
Id front In the campaign.
For the purpose of organizing aud
planning for the campaign the new
State committee elected by the con-
vention was called TO meet at Parkera-
burg on August g. A chairman suita-
BILE to Thompson and the other eandl-
dates will be selected.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
Statement To Public


Judge Hanford's statement TO the
public follows:
"Fhe almost constant strain under
which | have worked for more than %
years has taxed but not exhausted my
power of endurance. | am not likely
to have vacation of rest. but a
change of occupation viii be a well
come relief | intend to practice law
in Seattle.
in the investigation which has
been conducted by subcommittee of
the House of Representatives much
testimony has been given by witness
es who know me and by others who
do not. | am grateful for the com
mendation OF those who have spoken
and written in my favor. and as for
those who have maligned me | only
wish to say that | would be ashamed
of myself If | had not incurred the
enmity of such people as they are.
"A judge is never so sure of being
right as when his work has been crit
ieised unfairly, Without boasting. in
view OF all that has been and may be
said of and concerning myself and ny
work. l am glad that my record is
what Ii is"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
States Were Smashed


States had been fixed for the con.
yentlon only TO be broken and in the
two instances where the party leaders
tried hardest to dictate nominations
eleventh hour candidates were sprung
and captured the nominations, The
instances were for the nominations for
attorney general and for congressmah-
at-large.
No fight came out In the convention
between the old factions Of the party
led respectively by John r. MoGraw.
national committeeman and Senator's
Watson and Chiffon. McGraw's threat.
ened opposition to Thompson for gov
ernor disappeared and placed the can.
didate before the convention hurrying
from Chicago, where he attended n
meeting OF the National committee,
for that purpose. At the hands Of tho
National committee McGraw was hon
ored with an appointment as a mem.
Der of the executive committee to CON
duct the presidential campaign,
William X. Thompson, Of Hunting
ton, who was nominated for governor
by reclamation. IL one OF the best
known attorneys in the State. In 1904
he came near being nominated for that
honor. He bided his time and this
year 1t came without opposition.
Hal w. Depue nominee for secretary
of State. IL business man OF Spencer
He won on the first ballot over VIII
liam H. Sawyers. OF Hinton.
For Auditor, w, Font. Alexander, of
Charles Town. was nominated by ac-
'clamatiog, as was l.. w. Burns. Of
Montgomery, for State superintendent
of free schools. There were four 9TH
err candidates for auditor but all with
drew before the nomination was reach.
ed. They were Alfred F.. Kenny. OF
Grantsylle; Andrew U. Wilson, Of
Wheeling; T. Hin Marshall, OF Graf.
ton. and Samuel s. Fener, OF Martins.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
An IntenestIna contest

The most interesting fight Of the
convention was that for the nomina-
ton for ongressman-at-large and here
again a dark horse was sprung who
carried off the honors. He is Ben II.
Hlner, of Franklin. who lives in an
agricultural county far up in the hills.
Hiner Is a lawyer and without solicit
tation was chosen as permanent chair.
man OF the convention. The race for
this nomination was between Samuel
v. Woods, of Philippi and Ben X.
Butcher. OF Petersburg. AT the last
moment Hiner was sprung and though
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-26
Burns Without Opposition

Burns had opposition for superin.
tendent Of schools prior to the en-
yention In the person of Robert A. Arm
strong OF Morgantown. but Arm.
strong's name was not presented.
lgnatius Bremen. Of Wheeling. nom.
inee for treasurer, is engaged in the
insurance business and writer He
was an easy winner over Anderson G..
Herold. of Sutton
For commissioner OF Agriculture, W
d. Zinn, OF Philppi. won over s. W.
Moore of PIT Pleasant. linn Ii pro
minent farmer and has devoted many
years to farmers institute work.
The nominee for attorney general
Thomas A. Bledsoe, OF Charleston, is
one OF the best known young attorneys
In the state Andrew Price, OF Martins
ton, Gilbert d. Smith. OF st. Marys
and Edward A. Brannon, OF Weston,
were the candidates for the nomina-
ton. Bledsoe was sprung after the
convention met He had been defeat
ed for the nomination for prosecuting
attorney of Kanawha county and his
home delegation wanted to favor him.
Many thought he had no chance even
after the balloting began but at the
psychological moment he did that
which stampeded the convention, win
ming on the first ballot The Kanawha
delegation was bound by the unit rule
and by isisting on It Bledsoe could
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-07
CONTINUED from Yesterday
CHAPTER XXI.
The Judges Grandson.

In that bare upper room they had
shared. the Judge. crushed and bro
ken. watched beside the bed on which
the dead man lay, unconscious OF the
tight OF time he sat with his head
bowed IN his hands. having scarcely
altered his position since he begged
those who carried Mahany up the
narrow stairs 10 leave him alone with
his friend.
lie was living over the past. lie
recalled his first meeting with Ma
hairy In the stuny cabin OF the small
river packet from which they had
later gone ashore at Pleasantville. he
thanked God that Il had been given
him 20 see beneath Solomons forbid
ding exterior and into that starved
heart lie reviewed each phase on
the almost insensible growth OF their
intimacy; he remembered Mahanys
ile true loyalty at the time OF his ar
rest-he thought OF Damon ana
pF'h.as Mahany had reached the
heights OF "a sublime devotion. ne
could only feel onnobled that hc had
inspired 90
81 last the dusk of twilight in
yalod tuc room he lighted the cane
dies on the chimncyuiaec. then he re.
sImed hiH seat ana bits former atti.
,udc Suddenly be became aware OF
small hand that was resting on his
arm and glanced mp. Hannibal had
stolen quietly into the room The
boy pointed to the stan figure on tho
bed
Judge, what makes Mr. Mahany Ito
so quiet--is he dead?' he asked In q
whisper
yes. dear lad began the Judge In
a shaking voice. as he drew Hannibal
toward him. your friend and mine Is
dead-we have lost him lie lifted
the boy into his lap. and Hannibal
pressed a tear-stained face against
the judges shoulder How did you
get here?' the judge questioned gent
ly.
Uncle Bob fetched me-" said Han.
nibal. He's downstairs. but he
didn't tell me Mr. Mahaffy was dead
We have sustained great loss,
Hannibal. and We must never forget
the moral grandeur of the man Some
day. when you are older. and ! can
bring myself to speak Of It. ! will tell
you OF his last moments" The Judge S
voice broke. a thick sob rose choking
ly In his throat Poor Solomon a
man OF such tender feeling that he hid
Il from the world. for his was a rare
nature which only revealed itself TO
the chosen few he honored with his
love" The Judge lapsed into mo-
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-07

mentary brooding silence. in which
his great arms drew the boy closer
against his heart. Dear lad. since /
lett you at Belle Plain a very aston.
ishlng knowledge has come % me.
Il was the Hand OF Providence see
IL now-that first brought US togeth-
er. You must not call me judge any
more: | am your grandfather-you
mother was my daughter
Hannibal instantly sat erect and
looked up at the Judge, his blue eyes
wide with amazement at this eE'raor.
binary statement.
1t Is a very strange story, Hanni.
bal. and its links are not all In my
hands. but | am sure because Of what
| already know. |. who thought that
not a drop OF my blood flowed In any
veins but my own. live again in you.
DO you understand what | am telling
you? You are ny own dear little
grandson" and the Judge looked
down with no uncertain love and pride
into the small face upturned 10 his.
Il am glad II you are my Grand.
father. Judge" said Hannibal very
gravoly 4 always liked you.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-04-07
NOTES FROM THE
LABOR WORLD.

The representatives OF The Rail-
road brotherhood favorable 20 the
formation % q federation OF an the
employees of the Canadian railways
have prepared plan which they are
confident that the brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers will accept
The ringers and Steyedcres Tn
ION. one ~ the oldest labor organi-
cations In San Francisco. has mem
bershlp Of $500. and q Is The belief
that upon the completion ~ the Pam
anna canal the membership of The
union will be increased 10 5000.
Fifteen thousand carpenters Goo
Chicago have voted 10 strike for lu
Increase IN wages on April ! The
result Of the recent referendum vote
boued that the offer OF tho Cou-
tractors 20 pay a scale OF C2i. cents
700 hour had been rejected The men
insist upon their demand OF 90 cents
mo hour for the next three years
STRAY TOPICS-TMO ....... ..
conductor is small man. ODE. boldly
H.'E h.u
a. tho first sign of srr.rH f.. of
Ulcers connected with the Ie .....,
Street luon, Boo the midst 0. tnH
nI..... district of the lower Eut
I, .ra kept busy picking .. 0..I-
Ir.u from two tl sis years u.H stray.
no away from their home and Doe
ammo lost. One fine day iHe past
.opk fNonty-four tots bclof -Ilg 90 %
IHlen different national.u,s. were
BROUGHT to the station By tho officers
RIo bad found tho lost Riddles, cry
mg TOR their respective mothers. The
station looked Ike o klndcreaftcn all
d1v and not until the last one OF the
children had been reclaimed by It's
frantic mother was there quiet In the
station.
\ powerful labor organization
which. Il is predicted, will include
within Us ranks all the longshore-
men operating In the ports Of Eastern
Canada and the New England states
has Just been launched The pro-
moters hope 10 secure a membership
Of $4,000 men. and Montreal VIII
likely be selected as the headquarters