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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13
CHRISTMAS STOCKS.

Have you looked over carefully the
stocks that our home merchants are
offering for Christmas3 %
Those of our people who are &C
customed to make considerable pur-
chases at stores outside of our town,
have no conception of the manner in
which the local trade has broadened
out of recent years.
Several causes have operated to
increase the business of our home
stores. The country is growing more
wealthy, and more money is in cir
culation than there was few years
ago. The merchant buys bigger stocks
because he is selling more goods. and
he consequently keeps better assert
ments. a
Furthermore, the home merchant
is studying the needs of his trade as
never before. Many man ten years
ago took what the salesman handed
out to him without much Question,
but today he is putting in lot OF
time studying the bottom facts Of his
business. He reads more trade papers,
he visites the wholesale houses more
frequently, he studies what is being
sold in other towns, he demands a
higher standard of durability. and he
sees goods with more attention to
artistic merit.
The man who buys at home today
is getting discriminating efficiency
in the service the merchant renders,
plus the security that comes from buy
ing of someone you know.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13
An Abb.

While the talismen were. being ex-
amined for murder trial in the West
one was asked if he knew what an
abb was.
Il think / do; yes. sir."
AWhat do you understand by it!"
The talesman reflected for moment
and then with hesitancy indicative
of graveness, replied: An alibi is
when the fellow who did it wasn't
liberalization Transcript.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13
Good Grounds for Defense.

Floyd Jacobs, assistant prosecuting
attorney, tells this story upon a not
altogether obscure member of the
Jackson county bar:
"The lawyer in question has been re-
tanned to defend man charged with
assault to kill" said Mr.. Jacobs. II
looked into the facts carefully and, be-
ing convinced that the man was guilty
and could easily be convicted, ! sug-
gested to the lawyer that he plead
guilty and throw himself on the mercy
Of the court and save the state the ex-
pense of prosecuting him.
SCI couldn't think of it-couldn't
think of it at all-quite absurd, pre-
posterous-monstrou of the states
attorney to suggest such thing" ex-
ploded the attorney for the defense.
" Your case hasn't leg to stand on
hasn't the shadow of Defense !
protested.
"'We have two excellent grounds,
sir,-two excellent defenses, either one
Of which will acquit my client
"'What are they?"
"'An alibi and self defense, sir, -
Kansas City Journal.
A Poser for the Doctor.
A New York physician was giving
an informal talk on physiology upon
the windy, sea-fronting porch of an
Atlantic City hotel.
"Also," he said. ut has lately been
found that the human body contains
SULPHUR
"Sulphurl" eclaimed girl in blue
and white blazer. chow much sulDhur
is there, then. in girls bodyr !.
"Oh," said the physician, smiling,
"the amount varies"
"And is that" asked the girl. "why
some of US make so much better
matches than othersT-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

-H ~
hard up will be satisfied with a IS
cent blotting pad for Christmas.
x ~
If Austria and Russia 20 to war,
there is reason to belive that the ter
ritory they are fighting for may be
big enough to bury the soldiers who
will be killed. q
x 4 +
The president of China is to tour
this country to learn how a republic
is governed. He should have long
and confidential talk with the man
that appoints the postmasters. .
X, = *
There is much discussion over the
claim that woman spends 80 per cent
of mans earnings, but if man did the
spending, it would take 100 per cent
to get by. Il
K * 4
Let not your right hand pocket
know what your left hand pocket con-
taineth, says the government to the
people who own Union and Southern
Pacific.
* X - ,t
If Washington expects its advertis-
ing as winter resort to be accepted
at face value, it would better stand
pat on March 4 for Inauguration.
' 4 X 4
1t If safe to announce that Mr..
Bryan will not be satisfied either with
clerk-ship in the agricultural depart
ment, nor with the job of doorkeeper
at the White House.
4 X. X
The people may be satisfied to have
prices high, and the treasury depleted
by graft. But when a city has gone
for period. Of two years without hav-
ing the honor Of sending one of its
politicians to Congress, it's about the,
time for revolution.
X X X
Now the Suffragettes are pouring
acid into the letter boxes. It certainly.
seems strange that woman intelli-
gent enough to do that should not be
permitted to run the government. !:
X X X
Those rural editors who are print
ing items telling about someone's
barn being painted, without append
ing the signatures of the writers
thereof, might as we'll get ready to
go down to Washington and answer
for violation of the publicity law.
X 4 X
1t is surmised that the reason why
the president-elect is hesitating over
his cabinet. is that a number of citiz-
ems have failed to write giving him
advice. \
x 4 4
Col. Coethals has helped the cost
of living and the peace of the world,
but as he hasn't killed many people
he could hardly be made General.
,F- sk X
A Cornell student has lived for
months on IS cents a week. In many
colleges that would not buy an after
moons supply of gasoline.
4 X = -a Z
Speaker Clark broke two gavels in
trying to keep order during the first
day Of Congress. and when he talked
with a megaphone he could be heard
six feet from the desk.
X x i
Extensive swindling in rare book
trade j reported. though wealthy peo.
pie are usually satisfied with those
folding checker boards with History
Of America" printed on the back.
4 + ~
The Balkan peace discussion begins
Friday. December Is. but perhaps the
negotiators can break the hoodoo by
carefully knocking on wood.
4 go
1t 10 with enthusiasm that the man
on $50 week salary suscribes, to the
Christmas testimonial to the neigh
Dor who receives 5000 per.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

~ !ss 5ssse ' csssss's so;;::: :; ~:
ssSsSllsSs1 81 tie Avs Of the efats 81
I1ahe; that G. $40 per tciis arce H.
lltiona! jneertion. 4 !folio consists Of
Ne ether rates recognized ~ the 1Ss~
GxoeDt On written contsacts.
Dsll TslsDheas .................. %
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

The Powers will never expel the
Turks from Europe until they settle
down and live peaceful and useful
lives.
4 4
The Inauguration parade may be
put over until April, but the daily pro-
cession of Office seekers following the
new sident-elect will be an impos-
ing sight. sos
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

There is no mention made Of the re-
lative efficiency of these. In my
opinion the most effective dry salt Is
bicarbonate of soda, then Ammonium
chloride and, next, common salt II
these really work in prepared mixture
there is no reason why they might MOI
Be mixed at home and work with
equal efficiency.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Shea, OF Jordaa,
Valley, will arrive the latter part o.
this week, to visit at the home OF NJ.
and Mrs. Harold Williams. ME-
Shea is Mr.. Williams sister.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

As most of the big railroads are
earning about 10 per cent on their
capital. the magnates have cancelled
the reservations they recently took at
the almshouse.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

1t is felt that friend who is really
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13
A Dry Fire-Extinguisher.

In Merck's report, July, l9ll, the
following formulas are given for dry
exf;o o,,; chere.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

In Eject July !. 1895.
Display. per inch .l7ke
DodDley contracts, not less than
11oe inches 70 b used within
keeals. per line per Insertion -. 10
LocAl contract OF see lines to b
ueo1 within ok months ....... ~
Qare Of thanks ................ ~
V00001e00ee q sessssssssss.s NV
OlAss1Asl aAvertisemsntA lxe PEI
word DoP Issue
No Siascine6 advertisement taken fos
looo than ~ cents.
peUtero printed from eAvta:
vell pAko-lSeo copies .'....1S.ee
@ Leo4 . 1.o per cent
la0o - Ia Rer cent
H2I{DsSe-lto0 copies ..... 1880
IL % l-e Per cent
Less q l-S pr esst
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

It 10 with enthusiasm that the man
on $50 week salary suscribes to the
Christmas testimonial to the neigh
Dor who receives 5000 per.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

The Balkan peace discussion begins
Friday. December IS. but perhaps the
negotiators can break the hoodoo by
carefully knocking on wood.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

Extensive swindling in rare book
trade y reported, though wealthy peo.
pie are usually satisfied with those
folding checker boards with History
of America" printed on the back.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-12-13

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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
A SENATE WITHOUT a HEAD.

A peculiar situation viii confront
the Senate Of the United States when
It convenes In December While the
election results assure that the Demo
crats viii elect q sufficient number of
senators to control after March 4, the
Senate, as at present constituted, will
continue until that day
At the last session all efforts to
elect a president pro tempore Of the
Senate failed upon the refusal Of the
insurgent senators to combine with
either the Democrats and ProgressiYes
for this purpose Following the dead
loek the death OF Nice-President
Sherman leaves the Senate without 4
presiding officer
Doubtless the obstacle will be over
come in some manner more or less
satisfactory. bur there viii be consid-
erable public curiosity as to Just which
party or faction will name the next
presiding officer
Twenty-six years ago the lack Of
both Vice President and presi-
dent pro tempore of the Senate would
have been moro serious than it is to-
day. Prior to 1886 the president pro
tempore Of the Senate stood next TO
the Vice President in succession TO
the presidency. Failing both Vice
President and president pro tempore
The speaker OF the House OF Repre-
sentatiYes was stipulated as presiden-
ual successor Beyond ttis there was
no provision whatever.
In 1886 law was passed which re-
moved both the Senate president and
the Speaker of the House from h" liac
of succession, and established in their
stead the members OF the rreeiden. :
Cabinet beginning with the 'ccretag
OF state
The president pro tempore Of IN.
ance except as presiding officer oI
that body. 1t is none the less an Jun
portant post. and ought to be filled rs
soon rs Congress conveups rue in
surge Is again hold the balance oI
power. and will he able to bring about
Tie selection of either Republican
on Democrat. Any further dog in
The Manager" attitude seems out @, &c
question
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Of an amendment making the occu'
pant OF the presidential chair ineligi-
bic after one term OF six years dura-
ton. In this, he has our hearty sup
port He really borrowed portion OF
the Democratic platform adopted at
Baltimore Experience has taught him,
as it has many other high minded Re
publicans, that the Democrats are not
always wholly wrong,
Another Republican principle out
lined by the President was the extern
sion OF the civil service, so it could
cover almost all employees Of the gov
eminent No man feels that we
should have inefficient ofiiceholders;
but TO make it next to impossible TO
change or discharge a government EN-
ploye means the building up OF a gov
ernmeutal aristocraey, 50 detrimental
10 our form Of government
President Taft made an excellent
talk, true to his parts principles;
ont most OF the new things he advo,
Gated had best be lefi 10 other gem
erations when the times be such
which we trust will never happen as
70 demand a strong centralized form
Of government so detrimental 10 the
happiness Of free people
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

a neat and manly apology from the
contrite UGionist who hurled the ms.
sile that damaged the physiognomy
of the distinguished statesmen. Tho
other members OF the digniticd BODY.
who clawed and punched at each 9th
CT during the heat Of debate, are Glid
to be keenly sensible Of their disgrace
full conduct, and welcome the olive
branch that has been so appropriate
~ extended by their sovereign.
When the commons meet again 70
IS presumed the heat Of belligerency
will have cooled. for which due credit
will be accorded his royal highrcas.
One might ask What is king for.
If he is not to preserve the peace?
When it is taken into consideration
that the members Of one of the great.
est legislative bodies in an eIlisht,
cnted nation INDUCED ~ hostIliiioa
over the discussion Of a home rule
measure. We do not wonder that states
men and diplomats find it SO dif.
fcult to agree on matters Of interna-
tioual concern, bat il is TO their credit.
at least, that they can be induced to
reflect before continuing the acri.
mony.
Had such an incident occurred in
the American Congress the British
newspapers would have filed the.
columns with criticisms and pointed
10 it AS an evidence OF the incapariiy
of Americans to legisiate THIS couu
Try, however noyor presented to & Q
world such an exhibition "of the
crudeness OF legislative methods
aud It is high time for the polished
British TO realize that their own
house is of glass and that il III be-
comes them to point the finger ct
sccrn and ridicule at their noigh0ors
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

viewed through Southern spcctacies,
but II is extremely perilous for two of
them 10 be posseo ed Of the same
name. At DouglasNille, Ga, last Fri
day Leonard Lewis, a negro, was
legally hanged for murder ON the
state farm near Atlanta another
negro. Leonard Lewis. 10y name, is
serving a term for burglary Both
these men had been committed to the
Atlanta Jail and when the time for
ihe execution came Leonard LOWS
was taken TO DousiH via" and hwged,
and the other Leonard LOWS was
sent 10 the penal works TO contribute
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

ness ana cvsn lhf Republicans efe
ready 20 admit b bees leiaHs taf Goa
gees adlourucd
By Coincidence fr fllHaHt
has alao hnea rtnl ha
for DIS tenth term. L1adaH1F canoe
20 him as O reaaif 0f ioH .a-d aert
in the mnksA uader tae aEa hu
rules the chairman o.tar asfa aHa
means committee becomes tiH.HaIlF
tic direction Of the E'sIafna nH
the majority leader and ~ Ia# Is fls
direction Of the ieFia' gore r.
more influential than Dis ta.a chief
the speaker
The Alahaman d - expert g HfH.
dent and a natural executive Ills p3-
si8on al the head of l1s sfl8 fraHIHr
committee assumes - Importance Be
youd the ordinary 90 - aaHas Con-
gross. Tine fu.Giin q. as fHH
pledges oil the recorG cH aIzH sili b.
in trained hands ~ita oscar sHde
wood at the helm
T. i8 generally rear t1 aEN
that neither the apr3a Dor tae chair
man Els 60 DE disturb when the I'm
meusciy Important a.u. .ard Con
gress organizes for work
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
LOCAL r. p, A. WILL
INVESTIGATE KICKS
Post Notice Here That They win
Look Into compisints Respe3t-
INC Ralroad Service. etc

Post a. West Virginia division
have placed ia the lobby of Hotel
Berkeley at Marfnsbura. " Va,
hos with lhs following inscription
Commercial travellers, whether n.
q. a. or otherwise are requested %
Ole aus complaints against railroad
service ar otherwise accompanied
hy signature. firm represented aud
lires5. aa .a oFia age ol good faith.
sa4e ash Dee lHfe aRated hy proper
officials aaa results reported Fhcn
necessary
"for the belilrulHt ul conditions
ou tle road. ths opportunity 20 reg
istor justified complaints Is offered &"
Jhe FaFeliag public b. Post A., W
"a III. Travellers Protective Az
ISOLATION
This has beaa done aecause 500
many ouml laiuts have been mad. TO
ib.. pre-. Ident and secretary s,uer
the organization begun their crit
sadie for better train service and de-
pot accommodations thar il has seem-
cd necessary 10 get them ia written
form 10 properi. prestat them 20
to tbs necessary officials.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Mr.. B6OWE WINS,

The recount in jefferson county fail
ed to have any material effect upon
Congressman Browns election. While
there vas a change OF a few votes IT,
Mi. Comic, favor, it did not say that
it was sufficient to change the result
in the entire district.
Congressman Brown will return 10
Congress, and assist in fulfilling the
Democratic pledges lie has made a
splendid record so far, and there is
every reason to believe that he viii
make a better one during the next
Congress. The Second Congressional
district is to be congratulated on hay-
iag such an able representative in the
first house.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
FEEpLhG LIE NATION.

Dueot tue faTgile topics OF the poo
NIr il that OF lt, bumper crops with
which tine country has been blessed.
For .uc first line in several years
uI'ro IS mo- shortage in fany OF the
great s.W.cs on hich the country de.
ponds .1r aus.uauce Indeed, the
surplus Us 30 large that the people are
firmly convinced hat the secret Of the
nigh cost Of living IS concealed in this
matter oil produc ION, and that the only
way 70 break budeusome prices is to
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

who ran on two tickets and who is
also q rative Prestoniaa.
Preston has given uniform Rsnab-
ljcsn majorities ever since the war,
and in late years that majority reach
ed in the neighborhcol OF three thou
aand Two years ago, Junior" Browa
surprised the country by carrying his
county by over Il thousand majority,
aud last week he repeated the trek,
proving that che people who bna9
him best love hin most Grafton
Leader.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Charleston Nov 10 Two condi4
honal paraons have been issued by
Governor Glasscock, one to H. Z. Pal
mer, of Webster county now serving
year for bigamy It developed that
Palmer is not totally 70 blame for
his act. 1t is claimea he had been
informed that divorce had been is
sued before he took out the second
license. The other pardon was is.
sued TO Tolbert Loyeioy serving two
years for grand larceny. He was
charged with stealing an ov but it
since developed that ne was not the
thief and was released after having
served six months
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
west Nirainia eads

huntington, Nov. ~ According
to the article published i'll this weeks
number OF The Automobile of New
York, the number Of registered cars
in West Virginia was increased 14S
Per cent during the past year. The
aue mountain state led every state
in the union in the percentage of in
crease.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Th" t'ap' Of West NirF aia taF'
decided Ivy oNer" Fr.m'a@ majority
that H.. want % .e,. e'e merits OF
state .a' a'a'"n ana j. h-
come aa. E oh..-at'f' r..o 'N.U
good cilt. a. Ee h# t1ilas' H3p
PERI to ''o :r'N',. meot or me Jaw
when 't once 5aa"a e1te' and 90 SEard
against ITS becoming a disgrace ana
farce in the eyes Of the world
II YOU voted Tor prohibition ana was
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THIS PA
PER RECEIVED with the GUAR
ANTEE that the CIRCULATION of
the STATESMAN EXCEEDS that of
any PAPER published in Martins
BURG. Berkeley County, W. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Charles Brooks Smith, the holair
artist of the Republican machine, has
broken loose again with another ef-
fusion of some four o. five coi.pnbs.
Aeter reading it, The discovery was
made that it contained no foed for
thought
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
Sells Newspaper

Spencer Nov Is L a. McKown,
former state senator and editor and
owner Of the Spencer Times, has sold
the newspaper TO S. 4. simmons,
cashier OF the Trader Trust Banking
company, who is now managing it,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Speaking OF the price of turkey,
what do you intend to have with your
Thanksgiving cranberry sauce besides
a thankful spirit?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Entered at the Post OMce in Martins
burg. W. Va. as second class matter
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

Anyway, there are no loud and OK
plosive noises around the peace pal
ace.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22
a souTHERN ouANpARY.

There may be no truth ia the say
ing that all negroes look alike when
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-11-22

No ore will shed tears fer Turkey.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-08-22
Was Too ObIiQInu,

Fresh from the lecture on polite.
ness the street car conductor went on
duty resolved to extend courtesy to
all. From the car barns up to 99tb
street he put his resolution into eff.
feet. He assisted the feeble and
heavy-laden, he smiled serenely under
unmerited abuse and he hurried no
one unduly. At 9Sth street he no
ticed that woman in the middle seat
was preparing to leave the car at the
next corner. The child beside her
was too big to cause her any particu.
lar trouble In alighting, but the con.
ductor had been pleased with the way
tho woman smiled upon the child. 80
he hurried forward to help.
Tho woman stepped down first and
tho conductor, with one sweep of his
arm. set the child down beside her,
His signal to 60 on was followed by a
scream. then another and another.
Boo hoo" howled the boy, and my
child! Bring my child back here. !"
cried woman in the car. Half a
block further along the car stopped.
He isn't mine" gasped the woman
when sho and the boy had caught IN
with the car. Il only just smiled at
him."-New York Sun.