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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-10-30
Why NOT Elect
WOODROW WILSON
Chicago Post, Influential Repub-
Iican Paper, Asks Its Read
ers a Leading Question.
FRAUDS OF PRESENT REGIME
Saws the Tariff Has Been Too High
for Generation, and Must Se Low
cred.

The Chicago Post, an influential in
dependent Republican newspaper, pro-
pounds this question to Republicans:
"Why not Wilson?
This question is addressed particu-
larly to Republicans.
Governor Wilson suits the Demo
Gratis down to the grol.d, suits all
Democrats who are worthy to be call
ed Democrats. But in an emergency
like this, why should not Wilson suit
a large part of the Republicans as
we'll?
why not Wilson?
Governor Wilson is thoroughbred
American gentleman, not only In the
accident Of birth, but in his every
ideal, impulse and principle. That
should be the first requirement OF eV'
cry presidential candidate.
Governor Wilson is a. tried and
trustworthy executive. His brilliant
record as governor Of New Jersey
proves that.
OOfSIuCI w 11oOu ID al OAAioSAA~AS
sane and sensible man. He is an emil
nently honorable man. He has dignts
fed every place which he has held.
He has performed a splendid public
service by lifting the present cam
paign out Of the riot of mudslinglng
with which Roosevelt began it.
In every personal characteristic,
Governor Wilson is equipped to be
any mans president, without regard
to whether that man is Democrat or
a Republican. What, then, of his po-
litical qualifications?
Governor Wilson is, and always has
been, sensible Democrat, but he is
not and never has been silly, violent
partisan.
Governor Wilson stands for honesty
and efficiency in federal administra-
ton. So do all save those who profit
by graft and ineficiency.
"Governor Wilson stands for the
curbing of trusts and monopolies. So
do all, except monopolists and their de-
fender, Theodore Roosevelt.
Governor Wilson stands for a
nrompt and steady downward revision
of the tariff. So do nine-tenths of the
people Of the United States.
Governor Wilson believes in a more
radical tariff revision than do a large
number of the rank and file of Re-
publicans. But Governor Wilson is
the only candidate who II elected will
permit the revision Of the tariff at ALL
"The tariff has been to high for q
generation. Is it not better to take a
chance at getting 1t too low-according
to Republican Standardization to let
the known frauds of the present re-
gime continue for another four years
to rob the public?
"Why not Wilson? He will give an
honest, dignified, capable admins
tration. He will respect the constitu-
tion. He will see that the tariff is re-
vised downward. He will curb trusts.
He will serve the people.
why not Wilson,"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-10-30
WHY TAFT OR ROOSEVELT
prices of Food Products Have Scared
Under Them, Yet They Promise Re-

Price. of Food Products Have Scared
Under Them, Yet They Promise Re-
ductions.
According to the bulletin Of the fed
eral bureau of labor the average price
of q dozen or more of the principal ar
ticles of food has increased SO per cent
in the last ten years.
The price Of flour has increased 80
per cent, lard SIS per cent, steak SO
Der cent, hams 61 per cent, cornmeal
6s per cent, rib roast 63 per cent,
round steak "a per cent, pork chops
sc per cent, bacon sc per cent, and
Irish potatoes II per cent.
During these ten years Of rising
nrices Roosevelt and Taft were at the
head of the government. Both Of them
want to be at the head Of the govern
ment again.
Does any sane man believe that If
these men in ten years did nothing to
retard the rise Of prices which are
depressing the people they would do
ANYTHING in four years? Rather, judg-
ing by the past, we should be paying
approximately Is per cent. more than
We do now. or rs per cent. more than
We did ten years ago.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-10-30
FACTS WORTH REMEMBERING

John D. Archbold, for the Standard
Oil company, gave 100000 to Roose-
velt's campaign fund in 1904 but re-
fused to prosecute the harvester trust
more, which was demanded
J. P. Morgan Of the steel trust and
other interests gave the Roosevelt fund
in the same year 100000, and did give
up $4,000 more.
Mr.. Roosevelt furiously prosecuted
the Standard Oil company, but he re-
fused to prosecute the harvester trust
and the steel trust and gave the steel
trust permission to absorb its only Sc
rious rival.
George w. Perkins Of the steel and
harvester trusts gave $4S,000 of the
New York Life Insurance company's
money to Roosevelt's campaign fund,
and refunded it when the fact becs ne
public.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-10-30

There should be an immediate reyi-
sion of the tariff downward. 1t should
begin with the schedules most obvious
ly used to kill competition and raise
prices in the United States, and should
be extended to every item which af-
fords opportunity for monopoly and
special advantage until special favors
shall have been absolutely withdrawn
and our laws Of taxation transformed
from a system Of governmental pat
ronage into system Of just and rea-
sonable charges which shall fall where
they will create the least burden.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-10-30
Trespass Notice,

All persons are forbidden to hunt,
fish, haul wood or trespass in any man
ner whatever on the lands of the un-
dersigned, as the law will be enforced
against all parties violating this notice.
Jas. l.. Shealy, A. J. SheaIy,
Noah Shealy, R. S. Shealy,
J. O. Long, Eugene Long,
E'iZsbeth Long.
Oct. -, lS12-4"2p
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
GIL Reaten Ru Car Porter.

New York, Dec. 29.--Record OF the
payment of $37 $40 to Claude Il. Lewis
a wealthy Brooklyn lawyer, for inju-
ries received by his daughter, 10 years
old, at the hands of negro porter in
a sleeping ear, have been placed on
file in Kings county.
The court record shows that Mr..
Lewis applied to be named guardian
of his daughter, Louise X. Lewis, SO
he might effect settlement for iIju-
ries she received while travelling over
the lines of the Southern Railroad,
July 8, 1911.
The papers state that in the night
the girl summoned porter, and ask
ed for drink of water.
So noiselessly that none of the other
occupants of the car was awakened,
the porter beat the girl SO savagely
that she became unconscious. Before
she revived the train hai stopped at a
station, and the porter fed. The par
lor car compsny agreed on settle.
ment with Edward J. McCrossiu
who represented Mr.. Lewis.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
aad Then the 30, Ran.

The little boy was carrying home the
empty bowl that had contained his
fathef's dinner, when big bully APP
peared.
" no you mind II Kick that nowlgn
Inquired the bully.
Not a bit, said the small boy.
"fou mean tnat? l,o you mind II
kick that huwi9n
Not bit.n
!" For the last time. ", you mind IL
4 kick that bowl?n
No. ! should like saI to-
"Oh, would you? rne, watch men
exclaimed the bully AZ he shattered ID .
bowl TO atoms.
.Do you mind now9n
" Not a btt,n replied the small boy !,
edging away. "My mother borrowed
the bowl from your mother this morn
Ing. You'll hear about it when 70
get homelp
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Pipe Line Decision

The last opinion handed down 10y
the state supreme court before the
holiday recesss was in the case of the
Cincinnati Gas Co., VS.. Kress, from
Wayne county, The Company sought
to condemn a strip OF land thirty feet
wide, out Of tract of l52 acres, owned
by John Kress, for laying an under
ground pipe line. The actual amount
of land to be taken is | Il acres The
commissioners appoisted by the court
awarded Kress $500, but this he held
to be too small and asked for jury
trail, Which resulted in his being
awarded $3.50. From this verdict the
company appealed, alleging it TO be
excessive in view of the fact that the
land was only assessed at $11 per acre
with provements, or Sl,5S4 for the
whole tract. The supreme court re-
versed she Judgements, set aside the
verdict, and remaHded the case to the
circuit court of Wayne county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Recall in Arizona

A Tucson, Arlz.. dispatch, carried
by the Associated Press, says: "When
the legislature conyenes in Phoenix in
February, it will be asked to adopt
the Swiss system of recall and the
Oregon system which was voted out
of the constitution Dec. II, ran ultima
tum of President Taft, go by the
board. The essential difference between
the Swiss system and the Oregon plan
is that under the former the only
thug voted GU in a recall election Is
the recall of the officials aud in the
event of his elimination the governor
appoints his successor. A. A Worsley
a state senator, will propose the new
recall system. He is now ut work on
the measure and will defend it on
the ground that under the Oregon
system an official under fire is handi
capped by double fight, struggle
not only to retain his position and
refute charges against hims but,N a
struggle also against an opposing can
didate. Worsley's bill Will provide
that after the recall Is resubmitted to
the people for the Incorporation in the
constitution, the Oregon and Swiss
plans shall be placed on the ballot so
voters may choose between them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

II the SOCIAL Circles.

There were number of social fuDe-
tons pulled Off during the holidays
among the young people Of the town
and in all they had quite gay time,
There were several big dances given
at the hall besides a number given at
private homes.
One for the leading social events was
dance given at Boydyille, the home
Of former senator and Mrs. q. j..
Faulkner to their house guests, the
Misses Mary Morris Mason, of Charles
Town; Elizabeth Hodgins, Dorothy
and Ann Booker, of Hampton Va;
Henry Shepherd, of Shepherdstown;
Mr.. Tillman, of Baltimore, aud Mr..
Perry, of Charles rowE, on Thursday
night. The house was tastefully trim
med with ferns and holly. Punch
was served throughout the evening
and buffet luncheon at midnight.
Dancing was enjoyed from till2, the
music being furnished by the City
Band Orchestra. The guests were re-
ceived by senator aud Mrs. Faulkner
and the Misses Mason, Booker and
Hudgins.
Among the out-of,town guests were
Mr.. Philips, of Newport News, Va;
w. FL. Hoge, ofLexington, Mo-; Miss
June and Ralph Dodson, OF Baker,
Oregon, and Mrs. Fuller, of Wiuches-
ter.
A delightful 500 card party was
given uy Miss Mary Lemen Thursday
night from s 20 u o'clock at her home
GU North Queen street IN honor of her
guest, Miss Ollie Grove, of Brunswick.
The punch bowl was presided over
by Miss Ida Robinson, refreshments
being served at late hour. The out
of-town guests were Miss Ollie Grove
and Mr.. Stewart, the latter of White
Hall.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Biz Brazil.

Brazil the largest country of Latin
America, could hold all of the con-
nected area of the United States an d
still have room left for the greater
portion of the German empire. Out
of the Amozan river flows every morn
ing four or five times the volume of
water that the Mississippi emptIes
into the Gulf of Mexico. The Missis-
siPpi is pavigable for only very short
distance from its mouth for large sea :
going vessels. The greatest ships that
sail the seas could go up the Amazon
a thousand miles while those of the
size that go only to New Orleans on
the Mississippi could proceed another
1000 miles up the Amazon, even to the
foothills of the Andes. Rio de Janerio,
the capital OF Brazil, has population
of nearly 1,000,000, and has the most
picturesque location of any city of the
western hemisphere. San Paulo, the
mountain city, or Denver of Brazil,
has populatson of 300, 900.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Robsrr Ms Respects to Scott.

Senator Robert M. LaFoIette, in the
current issue OF his magazine, lashes
Senator Nathan Bay Scott unsparing-
ly for his attitude at the Republica
Committee meeting in Washington
recently. The article says; ut was
Scott OF West Virginia, the repudiated
United States Senator Scott, the sys-
tenn serving, system loving, system
favored henchman of the privileged
interest who sounded the keynote for
the national republican committee.
I" .Suck to the old method he cried,
nd the organization men-the federal
machine-contsoili tie committee,
echoed, Stick to the old Methods
That meant nominate the next lrepub-
lican candidate for president by the
bosss not by the voters; by the poll
ticians, not by the people. The steam
roller was fired up. The presidential
primai ~ was turned down.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Supreme Court Busy

Some idea of the great amount of
work being done by the state supreme
court of appeals may be had when it is
known that the court has handed down
tweaty- six more opinions at the term
now ending than for the term year
ago, when the totsl cases disposed of
amounted to 1856. The court has taken
a recess until January s, when 1t will
clean up some remaining matters CT
the present term, and prepare for the
opening Of the regular January term
which viii begin on the tenth.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Cal RoIIysoa cremated.

"Cap Rollyson was crematsd at
Frametown Tuesday night, when the
town lookup burned. The fire was dis i
covered in the latter part of the night,
but not until the building was envsl :
oped in flames and 1t was too late 10
aid the inmate. Rollyson was arrested
Tuesday afternoon on the charge OF
being drunk and placed in the lookup
and 1t is thought he started the lire by
upsetting the stove. His body was
practically consumed, only the cha T.
red fragments being found. He was
unmarried and sou Of the late sBli-
ly' Rollyson --Braxton Dsmg- q
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Sale Notice.

There are going to be great man y
sales again this year and there have
already been great many dates set.
Those who are contemplating making
sale are advised to see the auctioneer
at once before all the desirable dates
are taken Call at this Office where
you can consult the list as already
made up and select your date.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Family Dinner

MIR. and Mrs. r. f. Mason entertain.
ed the brothers and sisters of Mrs.
Mason to afamily dinner at their home
on Boyd avenue on New Years day.
There were present Mr.. J. w. Dodd
and wife, Mr.. S. l.. Dodd and wife,
MIR. ID. III. Dodd and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. B. l.. williamson.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

Rev. j. \. Hofiheins, ID. D., who
was for more than thirty six years tfae
respected aud efficient pastor Of Christ
Reformer church in this city, died al
the parsonage mex door to the church
on East Burke street on last Frtdsss
morning. Il an early hour after an a.
ness which bad not existed bur A few
weeks. The mslady was cancer or the
! stomach.
nr. Hofheias was gifted man as a
pulpil orator. He WAS one of tho shiesg
men in the Reformed church and was
recognized throughout the church a.
an authority In matters OF theol.
ogy. His long passionate here was
marked with progress and effiaeucv.
1t was primarily through his efforts
that the present handsome church
building where the congregation now
worships, was built. He was prornl-
nent In the church courts ana dIsi
much service TO the church In its
courts.
The deceased had been In bad health
some msnths ago, ompiaining with
stomach trouble aud last summer nd
a bad spell but Re went away on VA.
cation and in few weeks returned IN
much better condition and 1t was
thought that his ailment was only due
TO overwork aud that In few months
he would again be IN his usual vigor
but not 10 for he never fully recovered
bis strength. A few weeks ago be was
taken worse and 1t was soon diacover.
ed that his trouble was cancer.
DIR. Hofi'heins was born at Gettya-
burg, Pa, and was the son OF the late
Rev. Emanuel H. Hntiheins, Reform.
ed minister OF prominence, aud one Of
the fathers OF the early church In this
country. After finishing his primary
education he studied two years at tho
Old Pennsylvania College aud then en- :
tered franklin Marshall College, at
Lancaster, and the theological Seal /.
nary at Mercersburg. He graduated
from the latter Institution In 1898 an q
became pastor OF thechurea III 1aeissIe,
until 1868, when tie accepted call TO
the church at Pottsyilie, Pa, rema In
ing in charge until 1871, then going to
Allegheny, Pa. He was four years at
the latter place, resiguing to accept
the call to the Martinsburg church gin
November, 1876. Last Novemb err a
year he celebrated his thirty-tifth au-
niversary at Christ Reformed churc b.
HIS wife, who was Miss Ada ms,
of Carlisle, Pa, died January %, three
years ago, and he Is survived by but
two children, William E. Hoffheins,
proprietor and editor of rhe Event ng
World, this city, and Mics Mary Hoff-
helms, at home. Mrs. Emma X oser,
wife of Rev. J. A. Koser, Lutheran
minister Of Nebraska City, Neb., is
the sole surviving sister.
DR.. Hofrheins held many positions
Of trust In the church at large. He was
president Of the board of trustees Of
Massanutten Academy, Va. stated
clerk OF the Virginia Glasses and Pres
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

THE CoNFEDERArE vErER-
AN, Nashville, Team, requests notice
In every Southern newspaper. ii dis.
scminates informant - about soldiers OF
the war on both sides; 1t has long 70 :
presented officially every general Con-
tederate organizatio !. AID is enthnsi
astiesily supported ny the men and
womei who are faml.r with it. While
ardently loyal, as its name Indicates, IL
u 50 dlgniiled In tone and 50 patriotic
that II maintains not only abe respect
but the good will of s.the other si,'e.n
THE VETERAN il doing "a Inn
portant work IN helping to establish
records for dependent MEN who wore
THE gray and the wilows d such who
GEEK pensions. Eealass. II secures In
REORGANIZATION bet~e0tl friends uf
the long ago whose inquiries are print-
Ell gratuitously.
THE VETERAN Ii priated on fine
paper and IL illustrated with hlgh.cia .
engravings. 1t IL one Of the most cred :
table magazines In the country (price,
III year, and the Editor prides him ;
self In the assertion that la the dlstri-
button OF over four millions OF copies
he has not heard OF fourteen com
plants.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
The B,ssest HOG Yet

Mr.. V. w. Seibert, Of Failing Waters
district was in town on Saturday last
and reported having killed a hog
which weighed SCI pounds and that
ne killed seven which averaged 355
pounds. These are the biggest yet re-
ported in this county.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05

Miss Myrtle Burkhart, daughter OF
ex-senator and Mrs. X. G. Burkhart,
south of town, and ]. w. Cook, a
travelling salesman, of Cumberland
were married Monday in Washington
by Rev. Earl Wilfoy.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
WIZ Worn IN Ss.s.

M and Mrs. Gay Reyes SO ZEE
Miss Laura StoIier, Of Cross s., "A
Frederick county, We, waa NJs "
Gently married, are Row Sos a
this city and Mr. Reynolds viii u1 ,
in the B. & o. shops.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
! e~%~~~<~e>~~~ 5000
1900 CIRCULATION Z
! 75ooWEEkLy READERS I
!. THE PEOPLES PAPER. :
NUMBERS.

ident 81 lse Board - Edueat,on Of Po-
iomae ssnod. He was president Of
Nirginia Chassis number Of tirnesan d
had been president Of the Pen Mar Re-
uaioa Commttfee since Us organiza-
ton.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
See Ihelr LARGE Advertisement.

twill be to your interest to read
carefully the large advertisement of
Jones & Jolliffe, who have bought the
Stotler & Sperow Stock of Merchandise
ITO North Queen ISt., Martinsburg,
and will begin the selling of it January
8, 1912. Get In line the first day, and
procure the best of bargains.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
Weddings.

Miss Mollie II. Fishei, daughter OF
the late john Fishel, Of the Dry Run
vicinity, aud Robert v. Kaylor, were
married at the Flshei home on Dry
Run on Thursday Of last week by Rev.
y. s. Trump.
George II. Gayer and Miss Jessie A
Reed were married last Thursday
evening at the Lutheran parsonage by
Rev. G. b. Trump.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-05
RANDALL.

Mr.. James f. Randall, who for
many years was a respected aud prom :
inent citizen Of this county, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. strobe
the widow of the late DR.. e. l.. Strobe,
In Shepherdstown, ON Monaay even
ing, New Years day, about O'clock,
OF the infirmities incident to old age.
Mr.. Randall was born near the mouth
of the Opeqaon creek Ia this coun ty
on the 25in OF March 1924 and would
have been IS had he lived 10 see the
Oath Of the coming March. His wife
preceded him To the tomb by about
Ave years, but he is survived by sever :
al sons and daughter, Mrs. Strobe,
mentioned above. Charles H., OF
Washington, ID. g.; DIR. II. L.; and
james N, Of Philadelphia; aud J..
Ferd Randall near Shepherdstown.
Dir. Randall was good citizen and
was highly esteemed as nelghbor and
friend. When the war between the
states broke out he cast bis lot with
the Confederacy and went into the
army as laember Of Go. b. 18th Reg :
iment Virginia Cavalry, known AZ the
Laurel brigade where he served until
the end of the war under the com
m and OF the gallant Col. Baylor.
The funeral stook place on Wednes-
day, the friends gathering at the home
at 100 p. M. from whence the re-
NJ aims were taken to the NJ. T.. church,
south, where the funeral services took
place at o'clock conducted by Rev.
Mr. sidenstricker, the pastor, assisted
BY Rev. MI Lytle, of the Northern
Methodist church.
ne palIbearers were from among
bisold friends and were hessrs. JO-
seph p. Vanmetre, Tanner Wiilism-
aan. t.. w. Flee, John G.. Welsh, Jna.
"a. Hollida aud q. w ID. Folk. The
intssnent was in Elmwood cemetery
- SAephefdstown.