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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

Through the tEOughtless action of
some person circulating a damaging
report about the unsOunune.s of the
Bank o: Martjnsburg. OF winch Hon
John J. }letzel IS president, that well
knoWn institution was besieged by an
army OF small depOstors on Thursday,
who demanded their money. They were
I'ald, and gwen to understand that the
bank IS as sound financially rs it is pos.
slble for it to be The banking business
IS an intricate profession aud what are
CUNT edge securities to a real banker,
may appeal 10 the misnformed and Law
mind as of no consequence. Therefore
IL behoOveS any and all individuals to
AVAIL them -elveS OF the opportunities
heiu out 10 them to oh ain Information
about the sOundness of Il bank before
DONG 1t what may prove to be irrepara
bic harm. There ought TO he some way
TO reach person with the strong arm
or the law who wantonly circulat es
false statements about sOund bank.
because like good man or woman, its
chief asset is its character for fair and
honest dealing.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
THE SOUTH'S CARE lOF THE
NEGRO.

Tue recent fire in Mississippi,
which reeulted in the burning to
death of thirty five convicts 10 terri
bic 10 relate. The papers have fully
explained how they we're csged with
no way Of escape; which fully dem
oDstrates the fsct how csrelessly the
coovicts are protected, even though
they be convicts. Those in authority
found relief by saying that some OF
them were desperate criminals serv-
ing long terms.
The Thought burns in my breast
ard ''a's al 10y heart to see how tte
Sou,h Ntats is re rpe. T0eTe i. 10
nation unoar Che sun {rspeciaI!y civ
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
County,.

County.
For his loyalty to bis party and
bic constituents who are largely lab.
oring people he was driven from the
position that be filled with cone OF cus
Gus ability. The truth has now
como ou'; and be is largely the
ga,nsr in the estimation OF all we'll
we'll thinking people. W. take CT
our hat TO Col. Pearre and conera,u.
late bin on bis loyalty ADD fidelity
TO the people whom he represented.
We trust that greater honors awai.
him.
Frossburg, Md. J. ". Jackson.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

1ne sentencing Of q white man to
tue penitentiary for the killing Of his
wife in Apdalusi,, Alabama, last
week, hos brought to light one of the
meaneet snd most dastardly acts on
record. Mrs Noble Spicer, white
woman was murdered end colored
man named Green was su.pected and
few hours later he w.s lypched tho
hue band Of The woman lesdiug the
mob. In course OF time she truth
WIS revealed and it turned out thot
Spicec had hired the coored mon
Green, who was bis chauffeur, TO
murder his wife. He could east =
Grouse the community Against the
colored mao TO conceal his own ac.s
and organize the mob to lynch him.
II" thought the matter ended here
bat eusplcion would not down and
Spiccr was urrested and all these
fac Ia wore brought out at his trial
and be was sentenced to the peniten.
tiary for life. This ia one of the
strongest arguments against lynch
inge. Fair trials would 10 many
cases bring out the facts in the case
end those who ore guilty would
rarely ever escape severe punish
mcnt.-Americ>n Baptist.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
AneCd0ta|
Literature
CHEAP TEARS.
By w. G.

Luke Wright. while practicing law
at Memphis, was engaged to defend
man for murder, while bis son was
the state prosecutor.
In his final argument the elder
Wright, pleading feelingly with the
jury to free his client, wept copious-
ly. AS be finished his speech and
sat down, wiping his eyes,the young.
er Wright rose to close the case fer
tho commonwealth.
"Gentlemen Of the jury" he began,
[ am overcome with admiration for
my father. He has powers which
even |, bis son, did not suspect be
possessed. You beheld him shed ding
tears for his client, who, I am in.
formed, has paid him only q small
fee. Gentlemen CT the jury, I never
before knew my father could weep in
court for less than five thousand dol
lars"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

S!eepoth-Nh.n tho life of Daniel
Webster Ro!Tlck went out the night Of
the Gtn inst one Of the best men in
thus city. ceased for ai time 70 speak, or
TO be seen On our streets again. A man
ionder Of his family, with noblor pur-
poses in view, cleaner hands and higher
admiration for the good in humanity,
never lived in martineburg. Deception
was no part Of his nature. he despised
falsehOod, and loved viriue. Had he and
Mrs. Rndrick been on the Titanic tbsy
would have gone down under those
sweet straiDs-"Nearcr My God to
Thee" rs did Nj. Strnus aud wife, for
they loved no truer than these two.
Their home was dove cove and if the
world VAS so devotedly paired off. the
"Swest Fields of Eden and the boom
nag tree Of life could not excel thia
earth Farewell sweet friend for such
you We always been to us.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

How human being can become so
low as TO foil away mother g babe and
xavish it. as was done by an inhumau
white monster IN this city, is 1bconCeiv-
able. And how decent human beings
can and do revolt at the wlsest and only
proper thing TO do with such fends-
castrate thsm and brand their foreheads
with largo red-hot lettar r.. is also
irc"nceivahle. Law always has. or
should have dual end in view in it's
pus isbment for crimes-to not only
make the criminal better, but prevent il
possible the repetition of the crime.
Would not castra t | o. and the
branding do both? Will killing him
les-sh the af1licton Of the pnrents-of
such as Jeaus aaid-'Suffer to come
unto noe and forbid them not, for Of
such ia the kingdom of heaven? b. wise
and do that which will bring life time
Tenorse TO him and let him be an Oh isct
lesson to others of his type.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

As an old slater recently aail
snrnt oampmee,ings:-"Yes, ne
lDw0od IN the Summer, and ou! Cf
VOID in the winter" You're rigb,
be biggest bumbug ii the Snen.
sndoab Valley. If tho better olsss
had oil the money this class Of Ne
groes baVe given to jimcrowing rail.
roads, fully hundred shonssnd Gfty
sc'e forms could be owned, worked
nhd well stocked. However, il YOU
waut 10 see bis mouth pro!rude,
advise him not to do i, again.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

iAzed, cbristianized) that treats it's
people 10 such way. The South.
claims the privilege to know how to
deal with the Negro. Let as see il.
it does.
Here is people striving upwards.
under all kinds OF odds.
That people i. disiranchised; ostra.
ciaed; jim c.ow-d;" must ride on the
last seats in the street. GERS; arrested,
for the least offence, for which he
must pay large fines and serve long
terms in prison, segregated; can only
live in certain sections; mus. work
for small wages; lynched. The Ne
gro is treated worse than the Jsp.-
nese, Chinese, Indian or any of tho.e~
people who come here in hordes from
Europe and Asia.
The wonder is, il the white man
realiz~s that hs is doing right toward
the Negro from the standpoint of
conscience. To fully understand
lnother's position, put yourself in.
that ones place. Let the white man
put himself in the place of the Negro
and with his thousand years OF ad-
vsncement let him see if he wilt
stand what the Negro has.
There is very much discomfort
among nations and peoples OF the.
world today. What is the reason1
Lynchburg, Va. B. S. c..
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

= TIE Bible-greas book, way back
In The dusty and murky ages, i.
moot have looked down to this time,
suw Woodrow Wilson, 80 Preaiden t
of his country, and cautioned us 10
beware of wolves in sheep's closbing.
he could and should 90 down in
biseory as the SPINELESS Pfesi.
oeDr, and the poorest imitstor in
America, for example his Lincoln.
like Gettysburg speech, bis month
sjtr, don't Seem 10 realize that
Roosevelt is natural, end eugges,iye
of 'Ne mans greatness and s;uying
qusIlies.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

The editor of this poper takee no
stock in The varloua cele brasions of
the freedom of The Negroes to be
hela in different sections of the
country. True, TO bsvo declared
them free waB ommende bic, but for
the decInrers TO stand by with arms
toldsd,asy nothing and allow worse
slavery &c take the ploce'of that that
caused the war, leaves 1s nothing to
celebra'e--nnless it is the wlopgs
inflicted on Us. Agitation and dying
contention 10 what should be con-
esantly going on everywhere, snd if
need be, the Negroes should shooi
aud die and keep It up until they
have wbat il will be an honor &c
ceie b!a'e, end sben the beet cele bra.
''oa 'bss OOH OCCUR Should be duty
from man 20 man end Q pledge tc
God 10 De 90 noble AZ possible.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
Corrected to Dec: Isl. 1919.

WEST BOUND
No IS Da ly at f1.2I m for Pittsburg.
CINCINNATI, Louisville and St. Loris
Connects tor Romney except Sunday and
at Grafton for Wheeling
No IS Daily at 1850 a IN for Graftor,
Pittsburg snd Chicago.
No Daily, at 3.I7 m for Grafton.
Pittsbur' and Chicago.
No.. 7 Daily 7.42 m for Wheeling COL
umbus and Chicago.
No, 7 Daily at $40 m Tor Cincinnati
Louisville and St. Louis.
No Daily at 2.36 m for Cincinnati
Louisville and St Louis.
For Cumberland and way Stations, Nc,
80 5.37 P. m.
No. 9 Daily at 1928 p m: for Pittsbrrg::
NO 20 Daily except Sunday at 6. 80 a H.m
for Cum berland and intermediate sta
tons. Connects for Berkeley Springs.
EAST BOUND.
No4 Daily at 4.Io m for Washing.
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York,
No 10 Daily o.2o M for Washingtor,.,
and Baltimore,
No Daily at 1887 m for Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York, Connects for Lexington Va, and,
Hagerstown except Sunday and FEEDER"
ick.
No. 30 9.4I a. m. for Washington and
intermediate stations,
No Daily at 1917 a m for Washing-.-
ton, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New.
York
No Daily at a,3S p M for Washington
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
No Ia Daily at 500 m for Washington
Baltir-4 orc, Philadelphia and New York.
NoI2 Daily Duquesne Limited" ae2
1923 a. m. for Washington. Baltimore 8,
Philadelphia and New York.
No 10 Daily except Sunday at II ,5san
for Frederick, Baltimore aAd all inter-
mediate stations via old line.
NoI8 Daily except Sunday at D 80 m.
tor Washington and Baltimore and all in
ternacdlatc stations, Connects for, Freder-~
lex.
G. w. SOU IGGINS, Gen. Pass Agent.
Baltimor- nd.
R. S. BOU1C Ticket Agent,
Martinsburg, W. W
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
JERSEY GRANGE.

At 40 Easter breakfast John D,
Rockefeller, Jr., oDce said: "Tbe
rosd TO euccese is called Persever-
ance; for perseverance, conquars ev-
cry thing. But. with d smile, be took
up on Easter egg, and added: LET
us remember, that hen Oh. an egg
Of porcelain pereeveres too"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
The HOME OF Truth,

Uncle Joe Cannon, at recent
republican luncheon in DAnville,
tilted little higher the cigar in the
corner Of his mouth and said grimly
"These Undertaking writer's call
me names. Well, gentlemen, truth
lies at the bottom OF we'll, but that
does not necessarily mean an ink
we'll"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09


How bard /; is TO make she sin
blind see. A yesr or go ego, i. was
decteed that ooored people could
no. enjoy Themselves st Chevy Cbsse,
u. q. Soon thereafter, while some
Of the color phobes were playing O
gsme on Sunday, lightning ssruok
one eDd mode him black as eny
biloxi man sou ever saw.
81, ejpce Woodrow Wilson, who
told The Negroes if be got into the
Wbi'e House, they pever would for
geS HIM, bee drawn the color line
zig bseE than EVERGREEN in the de
psrtments where peace and pleasure
bsve reigped for fifty and more
years. lightning struck one of The
meanest of Negro ba.ers, il ia said,
threw Lis arms around a Negro, and
sold: % Coo! save us." Indeed they
say, the whole of them from The
hjgbest 10 the lowest, forpot 81
shou rotor, hair and sbina, o Lard!
ksef ~ ending down yGn' convert
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
WHO WOULDN'T,

There was bevy Of girls on the
veranda.
First girl-"Horace tells me be
stopped smoking to please me-"
Second girl-'Jack tells me- be
stopped on my sccouDt"
Third girl-"William gave me to
understand that l was the cause of
him stopping"
Silence for a few minutes, when q
% an apoke up:
"Never mind, girls, if l could
please regiment OF girls, I'd stop
too"
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

----------------
believe in freedom of speech,
first, Last and all the time. l know
And understand that there is q class
OF people who cannot hire ball TO
present their views to the public, and
'here is DO reason why they should
be kept from telling their story to all
who want TO bear. There is limit,
however, to which such people
should 60, and there is a limit which
they will not be SLOWED to exceed.
This limit is the bounds Of decency =.
When street speaker becomes indie
cert, vile or unreasooably abusive of
any person or Claee it is time to call
balt Such speakers do more to
hurt any cause than tuey do to bere.
fit it, ond they are intrudipg on The
rigb'o Of the M sjority. As to strik es,
realize that the working class has
right 10 make its demands, but /
object 10 the use Of violence or fo,ce
IN eettling any problem. | object
also to persons who have DO interest.
directly or indirectly, except TO dis
urb and abuee, Interfering in any
strike or labor trouble. l. is enough
for those directly inter ested to fight
The battle Isirly and not cali in dis
interested diaturbers, who do not
knOw the bounds OF deccncY or civ
'hty or fairness.-- id syof AIhae Of
Portland, Oregon.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09

The hungry democrats are getting
the fa: Of the lamb here ond there,
and ell We have TO coy is, shat you
arc foo!a if yoo don't kick the life
ous If civil service and get every.
thing 10 sight. for it won't come
your way soon again.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
ARIOUS TOPICS DISCUSSED
IN AN ABLE MANNER.

Mr.. Edito,:-I. hes been some
tim since | have written anything
for the press. In the lass six monshs
many trying and bitter sbog have
happened toprevent me from writing
The loee of devoted wife, and the
responsibility of rigbsing family
matters have had sheir effect, and /
am juss now trying to get down TO
eolid ground sgsin. But sbese tbinRs
mast of necessity be. hence we take
up Che task resolved TO make the
beet of il.
had promised 10 write up the
work at the olose Of the season, but
was bio dsred for the 'reasone stated
above. Prof. T. w. Gordy the tai.
ensed and hustling Principal ia
spending bis vacation at Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Nellie @. Bell, the assistant,
hes jost returned home from Chey.
ney Institute, where she attended
the summer aobool. She is highly
elased over the snooess of her efforts
and feels shss she has gained muoh
valuable information.
No one should be eurprised at the
turn of affairs at the National Cspi.
tal. The Lesson the colored man ie
getting will be of great service TO
him. Ii is just wha. wac to be
expected. The democrats ere firmly
10 the saddle and will ride to an
lgnominICus foil, while the warring
fsc'ions of o once glorious repu blics q
party Will come together with purer
purposes and jmbued With priu clpIes
OF justice TO the faithful Negro.
Wbas the Negro did at the Ice,
election, was done with q full knowl-
edge of l's meaning, As the late
John K. Cowen once eaid: II is
sometimes necessary to reform a
party With c!pb. The old psr.y.
or more strictly speaking, the new
republican psr,y will pref: by she
Lesson thus taught. We csn but
honor ). O. Napier for bis manly
stand. By bis sos in reeigning rather
.ben bend TO those Negro bs.ip 9
SonthroDs should endear him to sbe
entire rsce. Hate off to John O,
Napier!
We never bed any faith in Bishop
Walters political leadership. 10
fact we failed 10 Gee bow be could
dsbbe IN dirty, rotten democratic
polltIcs and keep bis ministerial
robes free from contamination. The
New York Age now pictures him on
Bonded knee, begging Presd en-,
Wilson for promised favors. Vain
effort. Better 20 bsck to bis dis.ric.
aod look sf:e7 The souls Of bic people.
The fact 10, the Negro is foolish 70
expeo! sny real good thing from sha F.,
source. We should ba supremely
es'ished IN having assisted 10 bring
Ing the repu blicsu party 20 its sepees.
The M0lhsll discloaDres reveal a
startling state of effsirs.snd j. shows
just boz far this eide of perfection
10 The boas'ed ApgIo Saxon. Good
men aud true have been merclese) G
sjaugh'fred, simply because theY
refused 10 heHray The ,ros,s cnnfdeh
! % shem by thejr constituents
ao1ong 'he mo bcr 10 iha Brave snA
/ cOUERQ9Ous pQarYe of this (Aileoap,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
The COMPOSER.

Jone-"Nellie, who is your favor
tie music composer"
Nellie-"Why Jane, it is some
body whose tunes you cant remem-
Der, and whose name you cant pro.
nounce."
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
SAL L RDAY, AUGUST 8, 1913

Wise man is Hon. John W. Davis,
who foreseeing !he handwriting OF
the wall, accepts q fax plum, know
ing his reelection would be impo3si.
bic.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-08-09
.J.R. CLIFFORD.
ATTORNEY AT LAW

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WEST VIRGINIA
~ Practicesi in all the Courts of W
Va, the Supreme court of Appeales
and the United States Courts,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-01-15

If everyone realized the Import
ance of the liver and the necessity
of keeping 1t in perfect condition in
order to insure perfect general
health, no one would neglect seeking
remedy the instant any symptom
of liver weakness appeared; and II
everybody realized the value of Rex
all Liver Salts in the treatment OF
all forms of liver trouble, and the
various ailments arising therefrom,
its use would be even more general
than now. Rexall Liver Salts is q
remedy specially designed for ton
ing up and strengthening the liver
helping it to remove poisonous waste
matters from the body. and tending
to correct that rundown. tired-out
all-gone feeling that usually accom-
ranies liver disorders.
Gently stimulating in its effect
ReXall Liver Salts, at the same time
contains ingredients that help tc
strengthen and tone up the liver and
restore II to its normal health anC
activity. Every sale Is accompanies
by our positive guarantee to refun,
the money in any case in which Il
does not give satisfaction. Prices
% and 30 cents. Sold in this com
munity only at our store The Rex
| all Store. IL. j. Parman, Druggist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-01-15
TOBACCO RAISING PROFITABLE
T.. Pullen's Experiment With TObaC
co Growing Near McGregOr
Splendid Success.

The remarkable success that has
followed Mr.. Pullen's experiment
with growing tobacco on his small
farm at West McGregor seems to
promise the introduction of a splen-
did new crop into this locality and
the founding of a profitable industry
in McGregor.
Though Mr.. Pullen has not yet
baled and weighed his whole crop,
the large part that is ready for ship
ment warrants a conservative esti-
mate of 5000 to 10000 pounds from
his four and half acre field. The
crop has been sold on contract to
Wisconsin parties at S135 a thous-
and. Taking the lowest estimate of
weight, 5000 pounds, and $1215
will be the gross receipts of the crop,
a return of $270 per acre. When
such a return is compared with that
of other crops grown around here it
seems nothing less than remarkable.
$40 to $50 is probably better than a
fair estimate of the average returns
our farmers get per acre for their
grain, corn and potatoes.
Mr.. Pullen has kept record of
the cost of production of tobacco.
Seed, labor and everything connect
ed with the growing and caring for
the crop with the exception of the
cost of building a drying shed, it
amounted to $40 an acre. Deduct
ing this cost of production from the
selling price and a net profit of 1925
an acre remains. On about fifth
of an acre, near the house, crop
of peas was grown previous to the
tobacco. The peas sold for $25.
After the pea vines were plowed up
tobacco plants were set out on July
10. The tobacco taken off the patch
will bring $45. This will make a re-
turn of $40 from one-fifth of an acre
a rate of $3.50 for five fifths.-News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-01-15
A Hurried Get-a-yyay.

One of the affable loungers and
hearty feeders at the Allamakee was
on the point of leaving his bed and
board in hurry about 11:15 Sun
day evening. He had retired for the
night to his room on the third floor
when it became noised about the Of
fee that the tea kettle on the range
had been found devoid of water.
Word got to the roomer On the third
floor, however, that it was the boil
ers of the heating plant that had
gone dry, and as there was no tel
ling what might happen, he had bet
ter get a move on himself. In about
two jerks of lambs tail he got in
to part of his buds but he left his
shirt and sox behind and down stairs
he came, merely touching the high
places. He was caught before he
bolted out doors and requested to
stay awhile as there was no danger.
Jim Dixon and Edgar Morstad near
ly had to be taken dead to the hos
pital from laughing, but not so with
County Clerk Meiners at the time,
although he will smile a bit now
about his hurried getaway.-Wau-
kon Democrat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-01-15

would cure me also. am los
ing flesh rapidly and the doctors say
have every symptom of Bright's
disease of the kidneys. II you think
/ would be benefited by Peruna l viii
certainly try some az the doctors have
practically given me up, the same as
they did him."
In reply / wish to say. first, that
never make any promises as to what
Peruna will cure. No physician can
make positive statements OF that sort.
] can say this much. however. II /
were in your place / should certainly
give Peruna a trial. / know OF no
other remedy that would be so likely
to be of use to you In your present
condition as Peruna. Take table,
spoonful before each meal and at bed
time. Continue this for two or three
weeks and then IL there is anything
you wish to ask me further write mo
and will give your letter prompt at
tention.
II / find that the Peruna Is not
helping you / will be perfectly frank
and tell you so. for would not have
you take Peruna unless 1t was really
helping you. But 1t has rescued so
am quite confident you will find 1t ex-
actly suited to your case.
Kidney disease begins with catarrh
of the kidneys. Peruna is a catarrh
remedy. Unless the destruction OF the
kidneys Is already too great Peruna
relieves the catarrh and the cause or
the kidney disease is removed.
I shall anxiously await a report OF
your case. Remember, all letters are
sacredly confidential. / never use any
ones name or address without his
written consent. My correspondence
Is absolutely private. Pc r u N A is
FOR SALE AT ALL DRUG STORES.
SPECIAL NOTICE Many persons
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