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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
WOULD SAVE ALLEN
The Rev. Kline Makes the Offer Be
cause He c. Recover From
Illness.

Rev, John M Kline, of Marsha |, Va.
has written letter to a newspaper
here offering to die in the electric
chair for Claude Allen, the young
Carroll county clansman. who is
scheduled to be eiectTocuted ON
March 2S for assisting in shooting up
the 1illsville court
The preacher explains that he is a
sick man without hope of recovery,
and believes he can do no better ser
vice to the world than "'by showing
this act OF love to my unfortunate
brother" He asks young Allen, If
the offer is accepted, to care for his
wife and four children.
Continuing the preacher says of Al
len: "He will make good citizen,
and to give him a chance to prove
it now if the law demands his life,
offer mine instead. I am a sick man,
but tho chances Of my recovery are
doubtful. | may never be of service
to anyone again"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

Nearly everybody is Obliged more or
less 70 take laxative, There are Of
course a few exceptions A great many
people also need occasionally 10 take a
tonic. Probably few households EXIT
that do not make use OF tonios and
laxatises.
THIS remedy peruna Is q laxative
touic II not only opeatea as gentle
iaxative, but also az tonic.
The benefit derived from such a
remedy IL a great deal more IN the
prevention of disease than IN the cure.
After n person has really become sick.
either with an acute or chronic ALL
mont, the rule should be 20 employ a
physician. or rome one who can give
the ease his personal attention. Bat
long before this happens the person
win complain of this or that symptom,
which IL not severe enough to interfere
with his regular activities, II at this
place before the disease has really
gained a foothoid IN the system. a per-
son was 10 take a dose OF two OF a
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
A BRIDGE MYSTERY
phrase in Big Letters SAFES From
Every structure Between
Baltimore and Grafton.

The man who likes to make his
mark in the world is abroad in the
lana and mystifying travellers OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. On ey-
cry bridge between Baltimore and
Grafton, w. Va, is painted rather
clumsily, and in letters a foot high
the following reference to the wool
and lumber schedule in the tariff
bill: Schedule X, No. 10, 1919 In
connection with it is an arrow point
ing north.
A traveller said the signal. or what.
ever It is. is on every bridge be
tween Baltimore and Grafton. In ev-
cry instance the work is done in such
a manner that it can be seen from
the train.
The man who is marking up the
bridges is either on long and lone
some hike or is literally supplied
with cash. Some think it is the work
of a practical joker or chain OF
practical iokers,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE MOVED.
Bell People Now in New Quarters on
w. King Street.

The new switch board and other
exchange outfit Of the c. and p. Tele-
phone Co. having been installed in
the Won Schlegell building on West
King street, the cut-oger from the
old exchange in the Little building
was made Saturday afternoon at 2:30
O'Clock, and all of the subscribers
were transferred from the old to the
new exchange in a second OF time
at a given signal, and without inter
ruptiqa. The telephone exchange
and plant department are located on
the second floor of the building,
while the business Office and the
Western Union telegraph Office are
on the first floor.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
LAYSOFF 27 MEN
Western Maryland Lays OF Twenty
Seven Of Theu1-Messeaeers DO
the Work.

Twenty-seven baggage men have
been laid oil by The Western Mary
land Railway company and the bag,
gage IS now being handled on the
trains by the American Express mes
seugers. AT She same time the ex-
press men got i've dollar a month
raise for handling the two jobs.
The baggage men out of jobs are
much ehagrined, and are said to have
riade ugly charges against the mes.
sengers. In refutation of such char
ges the American Express messen-
gers say that it is none of their do
ings, nor those of the express com
pany, but thnt the railway company
is the instigator Of the move and
should receive censure, if censure is
to be received Further the express
men say that before the American
Express company suppianted the Adj
ans Express on the Western Mary.
land last summer, that these same
baggage men were doing the wufk
of express messengers in addition TO
their own duties and at less wages
than the express messengers are now
getting for doing double duty
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
ADVANCE SHEETS
From the State Capitol TO the 10 ses
ard Other offieials-The Bits
are important.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, March II.
In carrying out ths senate Resola
ton authorizing the advance puhlica.
tion and distribution OF some of the
most important measures passed by
the Legislature, advance sheets OF the
advance copies OF the Acts of 1918
regular session. have been printed
and widely distributed Under the
resolution referred to. these advance
copies were to be sent to the judgs
of ali the courts, including those Of
the supreme court The prosecuting
attorneys the sheriffs and the coun-
ty and circuit clerks and ten copies
Of the advance copies to each mem.
Der OF the legislature. 50 far eight
teen Of the new acts have been SO
published. just one-ffty of all the
acts passed by the legislature. They
INCLUDE the most important measures
enacted, and there has been an unuS
ual demand for them. For instance
the series of road laws. comprising
the serial numbers from SO 90 IS III
elusive and No. 202 have been much
in demand. Requests for these acts
have come from other states Among
those who have made requests for
the road acts may be mentioned the
National Free Labor Association and
the National Committee of Prison
Labor.
There are a total OF 81 laws thai
win comprise the acts of 1913, regu
lar session, when the book is complet
I'D. Up TO date. one,third OF the al
lotted time 50 dayshas been con
sumed in the printing of the eighteen
bills mentioned. but these bills al
ready printed, as they are the most
important and also rather lengthy
some of them, and az the type used
in the advance sheets can also be
USED with slight change in the acts.
il is thought that the work will be
finished in the time allotted for its
completion. House Clerk Pritchard
who has charge OF the printing OF
the journals aad acts has under hin
a fine corps OF experienced and eflic,
lent assistants and the work is being
pushed with all the rapidity allow,
able, to ensure correct work
Among tho acts that have been
printed and distributed are the Con
seryation law, the series of Road
laws. the Employers Liability Law
The Blue Sky law and the Public Liza
bility law, the Blue Sky law, and
The Public Service law. These are
the laws about which the most inter
est is said to have been shown judg
ing by the wide demand that has
come in for them.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

AL TONIC LAXATIVE
Pe-ru-na, an Up-to-Date Family Medicine That
Should Be In Every Home

good tonic laxative the great majority
OF cnsea % sickness would be pres
vented
Peruna is a remedy that should be
kept In the house, Its virtue as a
preventive to disease is the thing |
Wish chiefly To emphasize.
A slight condition OF constipation
may lead 60 serious sluggishness Of
the bowels. hilinhsness. re-absorption
Of poisonous material and finally
sickness. or apathy OF the stomach
IN which tho food is not relisled. may
gradually lead % atomic dyspepsia or
20 the acquisition Of sofne acute dts
eaAe For either one Of these condi-
tions q few doses OF the tonic laxative
peruna would set matters right. This
Ia why The remedy should always be
Kept handy by.
when once the value OF peruua as q
household remedy Is understood nD
home would be without It. Cathartics,
pills and powders would be discarded.
Irritating tomies woiild he no longer
taken. Alcoholic drinks would have no
place with a few doses Of Pefpna "a
vigorous appetite ~ produced and II
there be any slngsishness or the
bowels their function IL gradually re-
stored. III
Most laxatives are weakening IN
their effect. tonic laxative guards
against this weakening effect. Until
right living has heuome 80 thoroughly
established that all medicines are s1fr
periluous Peruna win be needed. II IN
exactly the remedy that meets numer-
Gus necessities OF the household Sold
at an drug stores,
Mr. John H. Perkins. 90 Whiting 81.
Plymouth. Mass. writes: u think Pes
runa IL q number one medicine, | waa
troubled with oatarrh and bowel COM
plant. ! tried several doctors. but
could only ind temporary relief.
took peruna and arm glad 70 say that
It cured my catarrh and corrected my
bowels" TsfRuNA IS FOR SALE AT
ALI. DRUG STORES.
SPECIAL NOTICE - Many persons
are making Inquiries for tho old
time Peruna. To such would says
this formula IL now put out under tho
name Of kA~TAR-NO. manufactured
by KA-TAR-HO Company, Columbus.
ohio Write them and they VIII be
pleased TO send YOU a Gree booklet.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
FORACHAUTAQUA
LOCAL Committee Now Has the Mat.
ter in Hand and Plan May be
Successful.

Some ladies and gentlemen (most
ly the former) met in the law office
Of Mr. A. c. Nadenbousch Saturday
evening to discuss the matter Of the
proposed Chautauqua lectures and
entertainments for a week in this
city at some time in the future. After
talking over the question for awhile.
the matter was placed in the hands
Of committee, Of which Mr.. L. Dew.
Gerhardt Is chairman. to make a
more thorough convass of the Chau-
tauqua proposition and ascertain, ap-
proximately at least. if the prohibit
ties are favorable for selling zoe
tickets at $500 per ticket for the en-
tire course. or, not. This committee
is to meet Monday night a week and
report as to the outlook.
One plan is for thirty individuals
to guarantee $4s a piece so as to
insure the financial part OF the Chan-
tauqua proposition. Whether Or not
this win work out remains to be
seen. 1t is TO be hoped, however,
that Martinsburg may have a Chau-
tauaua course this summer. the same
as some other towns with consider
ably less population and little or no
more wealth.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
His Public Career Ended But He Is
Not Worrying Ahous-the
Future.

Joseph G. Cannon private citi.
zen, went home yesterday after nearly
forty years or public service. Unat-
tended. the erstwhne Gear Of the
House" picked up his grip-sack and
started for Danville VermHlon eoun
ty. III.
Uncle Joe" and tWo big cedar box.
es left together The boxes contain,
ed the private letters and documents
Of long series of years IN the midst
OF Washington's political turmoil. II
took weeks to sort them ont from the
accumulation OF tho former Speakers
letter files.
well. I'm through sighed Uncle
Joe" as he straightened mp after clos.
ing the last box, shook the dust from
his hands and rumpIed his scanty
gray hair. 1--WE had a devil OF job
getting rid of stuff 1 must have had
thousands OF newspaper clippings and
cartoons, besides my letters and pa
pers. They we're all worth eeping
when | gathered them, and | had a
hard time wedding them out Most
Of them were clever, but scarcely Of
complimentary nature" and Uncle
Joe's keen gray eyes twinkled rem.
lniscently.
what are you going to do back
homer he was asked.
He rubbed his head refiectiYely,
hoisted himself to the edge of the la
Bile. wrapping his long legs about The
back OF a chair, and began.
"Well, my business is in pretty good
shape. I'VE got little bank stock.
and that is pretty well organized, My
farm land is we'll handled. guess
ri just look around little bit. When
/ was young / wanted to travel, but I
was too busy earning a living. Now /
don't care much about II. The folks
are planning a grand trip around the
world China, India, Japan, the Phil.
lppines, and all the rest Of It. "
Uncle Joe stroked his beard nom
ent and then leaned forward. confident
tally remarked:
But I'm not going. J may take a
little run through Mississippi ami
Arkansas, where ] want TO look over
some land for investment in the va
zoo and st. Francis country. but that
viii be about all Of the travelling III
do.
"rm not tired, feel Just as well as
ever did, but | suppose that is be-
cause I'm the old deyil they say
am"
"Will you continue in politics.
He pondered a minute, then replied:
When lose interest in politics you
can bet I'll be dead. ] will still be In
politics as a private citizen'--then,
as an afterthought-' without person
al ambitions
The former Speaker thought he
might stop off on his way home TO
visit Representative Martin Olmsted,
one Of his old adherents In the House.
at Harrisburg, Pa.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
NEW COMMITTEES
Looking for New Physical Director
Board of Directors Hold Busy
Meeting.

The Board Of Directors OF the Y.
MICA. held their regular meeting last
Friday night mad considerable bust.
ness was transacted. The meeting
was presided over by Mr.. Edward Rut-
ledge.
The chief matter Of business was
the appointing of governing com.
mittee to have charge of the buid
ing until Dr. w. W Cooks succe ssor
has been appointed as physical direc,
t8r.
The committee in charge Of secur.
ing new physical director is Messrs
}. J. Hetzel, sr., L. NJ Bender and
Alex Clohan.
Many things Of interest were d -
cussed for the welfare of the build.
ing.
The following are the new com
mittees for the year 1913;
Religious Work.. NJ. Bender.
chairman; A. D. Darby C. f. Hen.
shaw, T. L. Dunn, J. J. Ietzel
Nominating +. e. Willard, chair
man; Alex. Clohan, Lee NJ. Bender.
Edw. Rutledge, L. H. Thompson.
Physeal-E c. Henshaw, chairman;
L. II. Ware. J. NJ. Rothwell, j. J. Het-
eel, Jr., H. G.. Tonkin.
Auditing-C. G. Grove, chairman;
August Zimmerman, Jr, Dudley Har-
ley. Edgar Trout. B. d. Myers.
Educational-z. T. Brantner, chair
man; w. c. Morton. Paul H. Martin.
Lee Siler.
Finanee-Edw .Rutledge, chair.
man; f. r. Sigler, A. D. Darby. E. C.
Henshaw, E. f. Willard, Geo Ryneal,
Jr
Social-G. H. Mckee. chairman;
August Zimmerman, Jr.. Jas. 6. Bow
ers, Albert Schneider. II. L. Shaull
Membership. D. Gerhardt chair
man; Alex. Clohan, DR.. c. W. Link,
J. NJ. Rothwel1 Geo Ryneal, Jr.
Boys Work-Fred II. Baker chair
man; J. w Barrick, e. NJ. Ashcom.
Howard L. Mason, Herbert Hannis.
VistiHg-E f. Willard, chairman;
r, l.. Dunn, c. G. Grove, G. 3, Wilt
shire, f. s. Emmert
Executiye-Edw. Rutledge. chair
man; l.. NJ Bender, Z. T. Brantner,
f, c. Henshaw, G. H. Mckee.
Ladies' Committee-Miss Lula
Muth, chairman; Miss May Faulkner.
Miss Frances Henshaw.
High School Tonight.
Il From the advance sale OF seats the
game of basket ball will be witness
ed by large crowd tonight at the
"Y.' between the High School and
the team of Shepherd College, and
rs this Will be the deciding game
between these two teams, it is sure
to be a fast one. The High School
is determined to win the game. and
shepherd College is likewise deter
mined that they shall be the victors.
a crowd of rooters are coming up
with the team, The High School will
have out full house Of rooter3 and
big night" is assured.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

The l.. & M. Semi-Mlxed Real
Paint is purep amt. One thousand
pounds Of pure White Lead, Zinc
and Linseed oil are put together In
an immense mixer; then large mills
GRIND It. and machines fiji it into
cans ready for market, But the us
err adds three quarts more Linseed
Oil TO each gallon 10 make ~ gal
Ions of Real Pure Paint for s14o per
gallon. 1t is the very highest quality
paint.
Sold by Central Hardware co.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
Are Fou consetIpated7

If so, get a box of Or. Kings New
Life Pills, take them regularly and
your trouble will quickly disappear
They will stimulate the liver. inn
prove your digestion and get rid Of
all the poisons from your system.
They will surely get you well again.
25c. at all druggists.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

The Association of Ircn Molders OF
Ailoa. Scotland. and district, has oh
tanned an advance OF % cents a week,
which brings the standard wage up to
IS cents an hour.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
Why Use l.. & NJ. semi-Mixed Real
Paint.

Because Its economical Because it
Is pure white Lead. Zinc and Linseed
OIL. Because It's the highest grade
quality paint that can be made. Be.
cause when the user adds 3 quarts Of
oil to ech one gallon Of the L. & M.
SemtMixed Real Paint, il makes l
and ga gallons of pure paint at q cost
Of about s140 per gallon. This saves
the user about so cents a gallon on
all the paint used The l. 4 M. is
and has always been the highest
grade and most perfect paint pro-
duced.
Sold by Central Hardware Co.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk o. her private illness to woman
thus has been established confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
Dental letters to get out of their pos
session, as the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, it is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., (con-
fidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia f. Pinkham's S0-page
Text Book. 1t is not a book for
general distribution, as it is toe
expensive. 1t is free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
IL today.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight,
good health and purify the blood, use
Burdock Blood Bitters Sold at all
drug stores. Price $1.00.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George A. But
Ter, west OF town, daughter this
morning.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

Fifty thousand children under the
age of sixteen are at work in Pennsyh
vania.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK women
Thousands Have BeenHelped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.

Women suffering from any form of
female ills are invited to communicate
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21

promptly with the
W o m a MS private
correspondence de-
partment of the Ly-
dia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co, Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-03-21
NAMED TREASURER
President Wilson Favors Northwes-
tern Man With Fine Appointment
National Committeeman Davies
offered His Choice Between Diplo-
matte Post and Assistant Secretary
ship of War.

ship OF War.
Former Governor John Burke, OF
North Dakota has been appointed
treasurer of the United States by
President Wilson The appointment
occasioned no surprise, as il was
known that the position had been
offered to him, and that for several
days he had been considering il.
Mr. Burke has been in Washington
for some time consulting with his
friends. He also held conferences
with President Wilson and Secretary
McAdoo, both OF whom were eager
to hav him at the head OF this inn
portant place. His appointment is
Regarded in official circles as an ex-
eellent one, and all factions appear
satisfied
Davies offered His Choice.
National Committeeman Joseph f.
Davis. Of Wisconsin, who managed
the western campaign for President
Wilson. has been offered his choice
Of an important diplomatic post or
the assistant secretaryship Of war.
1t is believed he viii accept the lat
ter.
Secretary OF War Garrison is said
to be anxious 10 make Mr.. Davis his
assistant. The Wisconsin statesman
spent considerable tine yesterday
witt President Wilson and Secretary
Garrison discussing the Wisconsin,
patronage.
1t became known today that recent
" President Wilson offered Mr. Day-
is a diplomatic post. but he declined
the tender. Mt caring to 30 abrad.
This causes his friends to believe he
will take the assistant sscretaryship
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-10-31
SEPARATE BALLOTS
F FOR VARIOUS WARDS
Election Commissioners Busy
Today Counting Ballots
For All Precincts.

Election commissioners today count
ed the ballots to be used in the city
election November ?. After being
counted out for each precinct. the bal
lots were tied up and sealed for de-
livery TO the election inspectors to-
morrow.
Two ballots were printed for each
vote cast in the last city election max.
ing 1880 in all. The law governing
the number of ballots that shall be
printed is very peculiarly worded- In
stead of saying that there shall be two
uallots printed for each voter II says
There shall be ten ballots printed for
each five voters.
The ballots were printed by the j.
NJ. Coe printing company. This arm
has lust completed printing the ballots
10 be used in elections next Tuesday
at Fountain City, Greensboro. Boston
and Centervllle-
4 large number of sample ballots
printed on the customary white paper
were also run of for the use of the va
rious parties on election day. Eight
different ballots will be used in the
city election. separate ballots being re-
auired for each ward, as the name OF
candidates for councilman may be car
ried on the ticket in their own ward
only
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-10-31
OFFICERS ATTEMPT
TO GET MEMBERS
Y. Nj. G.. A. Executives Make
Constant Effort to Obtain
Bigger Enrolment.

Although no elaborate campaign is
being waged by the officials of the
Richmond Y. NJ. c. A. there is con-
slant effort being made to get mem
bers The three days campaign which
was 90 have been made October -,
%, and "a was finally abandoned ow-
ing to unfavorable conditions of the
weather at that time.
The official board of directors has
been busy among the merchants OF the
city recruiting the the sustaining mem
bership of the "Y." and at this time
a decided increase has been made. The
campaign this year has extended more
among the working classes in an eff
fort 10 get the masses interested in
the work of the association.
No special time has been set for the
end of the campaign as it is thought
best TO give plenty of time to the
members assisting in raising the mem
bership. Each day some of the COM
mitteemen file application blanks.