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The Pioneer ESTABLISHED 1882 GOVERNOR WHITE MAKES FINE TALK SATURDAY NIGHT ADDRESSED LARGE AUDIENCE IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE IN OWN BEHALF. SAYS THE SENATORIAL RACE IS BETWEEN HIMSELF AND MR. HITE. CRITICISES THE ADMINISTRATION, AND SAID REPUBLICANS SHOULD BE IN CONTROL. Ex-Governor A. P. White, of Perkensburg, candidate for the nomination for United States senator on the Republican ticket, addressed the voters Saturday night in the Public Square. The meeting was to have been held in the old Casino, but owing to the weather the open air meeting was decided union. E. C. Henshaw introduced Z. T. Brantner, superintendent of the P. O. O. shops, who presented the speaker, Mr. White, who is well and favorably known in this section, smoke to the voters in the interest of his candidacy, and asked their support at the polls on June 6, referring to the fact that this was the first time that the people would choose a man to represent them. He said there would be four names on the Republican ballot, but the race had narrowed down to two—himself and W. P. Hite, of Huntington. "A whole of a thing is always better than a fractional part," he said, "and remember when you go to the polls on June 6, that Hilfe is only four-fifths of White." The former governor said that he represented no faction, but the Republican party as a whole, and if he were chosen to represent the people of the state in the United States senate he would do all he could for them. Mr. White discussed national questions at some length, taking occasion to criticise the administration. He pleaded for a change and called upon his friends for their support. The former governor called attention to the fact that this was not his first time to address a Martinsburg audience, but that he had enjoyed the privilege many times before. He also said he had spoken in every country in the state several times, and that he had addressed more political meetings than any other man in the state. During his address the ex-governor was accorded rapt attention, and his talk undoubtedly won him friends. The music for the occasion was furnished by Comrey's band. COUNT PORTS NATIONAL UP TO COMPANIES Friday afternoon the county court took up the petition filed by the automobile men, asking that the roads between Williamsport and the Virginia line either be repaired or the collection of tolls suspended. The court decided to notify the directors of the Turnpike Companies affected to call a meeting of their stockholders immediately and decide what steps are necessary to make their roads so they can be traveled. The directors were also notified that the law must be complied with. Just when the stockholders of the companies will meet, of course, is not known, but it is believed they will not delay taking action. MICRO OPPCSATION TO PRESS WUZZLE S DEVELOPING PUBLISHERS AGAINST ALLOWING POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CLASS PUBLICATIONS. HE COULD KILL ANY JOURNAL THAT WAS OBJECTIONABLE TO HIM. CASE OF MAGAZINE WHICH OPPOSED PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATION IS CITED. A storm of protest against the enactment into law of section 7 of the postoffice appropriation bill has developed on the part of publishers who fear that the power conferred by this section on the postmaster general might permit him to "muzzle" the press. This section was in the bill as passed by the house and as reported to the senate, provides: That present lawful stipulations with regard to the shipment of magazines, periodicals and newspapers be removed and their manner of future shipment, by freight or regular mail be placed at the discretion of Postmaster General Durleson. That the postmaster general's order with regard to the handling of such magazines, periodicals and newspapers shall be final as well as discretionary in regard to the routes laid out. It is feared that with this power the postmaster general could kill the business of publications unfavorable to the administration. He could, it was said, order a publication unfavorable to the administration sent by freight, while a rival publication could be given the faster distribution by the regular mails. Members of the committee said that they believed these fears to be groundless, and that it was inconceivable that a cabinet officer should make use of his office in such a way. "I would vote for the impeachment of any postmaster general who adopted such a course," said Senator Vardaman of Mississippi, a Democratic member of the committee. "I can not conceive of his doing such a thing." On the other hand, opponents of the proposed legislation point to the case of the Review of Reviews company. In 1911 Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock is alleged by the Revie wof Reviews company to have discriminated against its publication by putting into effect the arbitrary power which the present postoffice bill confers upon Mr. Burleson. The Review of Reviews at that time was unfriendly to the Taft administration, it was ordered to forward its publication to subscribers by freight, while rival magazines were allowed distribution through the regular mails. Suit was filed in the United States supreme court by the Review of Reviews for relief against this discrimination. The agitation that followed resulted in enacting into law in the postoffice appropriation act of 1913 a clause that forbade extension of the existing freight routes for magazines, and took away from the postoffice department its power to discriminate in the matter of shipment. It is the clause which the postoffice appropriation bill now before the United States senate seeks to repeal. DAVID M. STUCKEY, PARALYTIC VICTIM, BURied Today PROMINENT CITIZEN EXPIRED SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOLLOWING LONG ILLNESS. OBSEQUILIES TOOK PLACE FROM RESIDENCE THIS AFTERNTON AT 2 O'CLOCK. FOLLOWING WHICH THE BE MAINS WERE INTERAED IN GREEN HILL CEMETERY. The funeral of the late David H. Strokey one of the most prominently known citizens of herbalby county who died at his residence in East Burke street. Saturday afternoon shortly after 2 o'clock, following an extended illness, during which he sat furled several paralytic strokes, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from his residence. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. C. C. Durkee, pastor of the Trinity Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a most faithful member, and the Rev. C. C. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church. The sollicitants were from the Knights Templar, of which he was a member; and were as follows: Allen E. Noll, D. D. Curraner, Frank M. Verick, W. A. Gard, John T. Nadenbousch, A. C. Nadenbousch, A. M. Gilbert and Dr. W. T. Henshaw. The interment was made in Green Hill cemetery. Mr. Stuckey was the son of the late Daniel Stuckey and was born in Berkley county, about five miles from this city, 64 years ago. He received his education in the county schools. In 1881 he married Miss Hazel P. Parker, daughter of Prof. Parker, a noted college professor at Tharmontsville, Ohio, where the wedding was solemnized. Having experienced an active business career, Mr. Stuckley had been assisted with many firms. Until about 1890 he was connected with the Baltimore and Ohio express company, after which he went to Brunswick, Md., where he was employed in the Baltimore and Ohio office as a freight clerk. He remained there until about 1896 when he went to Wyoming, where he was connected with the Wells Fargo and also the Illinois Pacific Express companies. In 1901 Mr. Stuckey returned to Martinsburg and until 1905 during the administration of his brother, Charles L. Stuckey, as sheriff, served as deputy sheriff. Until 1908 he served as chief of police, and then until 1910 he was city sergeant, after which he resigned, and since lived a retired life. The deceased affiliated with the Democrats, and was a most prominent member of that party. Oe was also prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Knights Templar. He was a man of high repute and was regarded by all as a concientious business man, and held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was the possesor of an amitable disposition and it was an easy matter for him to make friends. Surviving are his widow and one son, Allen K., at the home; one brother, ex-Sheriff Charles L. Stuckey, of West Burke street, city, and one sister, Mrs. John McCune, Dry Run pike, this county. The history of the Favorite Sons is the record of Republican progress from where any one could beat Wilson to the search for a man strong enough to beat Wilson.—New York Evening Post. Press. BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED JUNE 3. 1916 VC SOME LIVE WORKS ON SHELING EGGS Uniform Eggs are Most Desirable in Placing Them on the Market. It is necessary to produce uniform colored eggs and to produce eggs of large size. To do this it is necessary to keep one breed and that breed pure. Do not cross the breeds, as it does not produce a uniform product and is disastrous. Do not send eggs to market that are dirty, too small, thin sheared, from stolen nests or that have been set on. Keep your broody and setting hems away from layers. If you do not want to set the hen when she becomes broody, make a coop 2 feet by 3 feet of slats of scrap number and put her in this coop till she no longer wants to set. If you want to set her, budve her to a vacant room or a combination setting and brooding coop. Remember, saying a product is good does not make it so. If you send to market only eggs known to be absolutely fresh, your eggs will soon be called for. On the other hand if you place among these eggs those stolen from nests, that have been under broody heens, eggs that are dirty and eggs kept on hand for a long time, your eggs will not command the highest prices, consequently, your returns will not be what they should be. Eggs should be gathered once a day in the fall and winter and twice a day in the warmer part of the year. The eggs should be kept in a cool, dry room away from bad odors and dust. Eggs too small, checks and weak shell, dirty eggs or eggs from stolen meats or that have been set on should be rejected. These eggs should be used on the farm, as they are sure to injure the trade. You cannot build up a first-class trade and accept this grade of eggs. Do not use dirty fillers. Discard all smeared and dirty fillers. There is a space of about one inch which allows of corrugated cardboard or excelsior pads to fill in the space on the top and bottom to act as buffers. If excess excelsior or other material is used it must be spread very evenly and the top of the lid must rest level and not bulge upward. COLORED GHAUFFER IN AUTO MUSHAP Thomas Harding's Ford Plunged Over Embankment Near Shepherdstown Saturday. As the result of an accident in which the Ford car being driven by Thomas Harding, a local colored chauffeur, plunged over an embankment coming from the Shepherdstown vicinity late Saturday night, the driver is in the City hospital, and although his case is not considered to be a serious one, he will be confined to his bed for several days. His chest is bedily bruised and he also sustained minor injuries. The accident occurred about two miles south of the Jefferson county town, where there is a bridge over a small stream. It being dark the driver missed the bridge and his car plunged over the embankment, with the above told result. None of the other occupants were reported injured, but were badly scared. GOVERNOR CALLS ON ALL THE PEOPLE To Celebrate Fifty-Third Birthday of the Little Mountain Commonwealth. Governor H. D. Hatfield has issued the following proclamation declaring June 20 a legal holiday for the observance of the 53rd anniversary of the state: Whereas, on the 20th day of June, 1916, the state of West Virginia will have had fifty-three years of continuous and honorable existence, and "Whereas, the state is rich in resources of the soil and of mines, and Whereas, under the influence of a free people the state has made great progress in its brief existence. Therefore, I, Henry D. Hatfield, governor of the State of West Virginia, do proclaim the 20th day of June, next, from noon onward, as a public holiday, in order that each community following its own bent and impulse may plan for public celebrations, parades, banquets, and so forth, and thus impress upon the young people of the state the need that the state has of their services and enthusiasm, and thus emphasize to all within the state and in neighboring states, the knowledge of West Virginia's comparative youth, its splendid development, its great resources, and the spirit of its progressive people. NEEDS OF FOREIGN FIELDS EXPLAINED Morning Service at First Baptist Church Under Auspices Woman's Missionary Society. At the First Baptist church Sunday morning the service was under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society. The Rev. Smith, pastor, preached a helpful sermon on "Missions," explaining somewhat in detail the needs of the society, the condition of the treasury, and the demands made by the foreign fields. Having just returned from Asheville, N. C., where he attended the Southern Baptist convention, he gave a brief review of the reports, which showed there is a large indebtedness resting upon the board. At the convention more than half of the amount was raised, and the pastors pledged themselves to raise the remainder within 60 days. DOCTOR M'CUAIG AT BUNKER HILL Talked to Men There Saturday Night —Next Saturday Afternoon Talks to Women. At Bunker Hill Saturday evening Dr. J. Aspinall McQuaig spoke to the men of that vicinity in the Presbyterian church on "The Enslavement of Women." The meeting was well attended, a large number of men being present. He expects to address the women in the Methodist church next Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock on "The Native Instinct of The Child," followed by a general meeting at 8 o'clock. Probably Justice Hughes thinks it's folly to waste breath when his friends seem to have so much to spare.—Atlanta Constitution. Devoted to the Moral, Religious and Financial Development of Humanity. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: 1 year ..... $1.50 6 months ..... 75c. 8 months ..... 40c. Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the advertiser pays every three months. Advertising 1 inch one time 75c. Standing ..... 50c. Reduced Rates to Clubs. Send for Sample Copies. Entered in Post Office at Martins ourg, W. Va. is Second Class Mattor J R. Cifford, Editor and Proprietor Drawer 869, and Bell 'Phone 60K Martinsburg. W. Va. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 1916 Judge Ira E. Rodinson will make a good Governor. Vote for him. A crowd with a pack of hounds generally have plenty of fun but bring home but little game—it's equally true in politics. Before another issue of this paper the fraudulent Primary system may have forced good men to silence, and permitted bad men to rule. If a poor hard working man is seen giving a friend a drink of whiskey he is arrested and fined, but if "a big fellow" gives it by the quart to voters nothing is said. The American Negro has no business making a fool of himself over politics, when not one of the race in this state is on the ticket for election, and never will be until he asserts his rights with that understanding that he is a fullledged citizen and demands recognition as such. With fair play or half of it, Theodore Roosevelt will be the Presidential nominee. There is only one thing can be done to prevent it-kill him-and if that be done this country or its best people should rise enmasse to weed America of all such assassins. He is the greatest living, not only American man, but of the entire world. All honor to the colored delegates of the General Conference at Saratoga for their united efforts to sustain the strict discipline of the Methodist Episcopal church. The fruits of too much leniency is soon manifest among the present generation, and dancing, card playing and theatre-going are among the frivolities which lead to more sorrowful results. We are glad to record the fact that it was their solid vote which made a majority for the time-honored standard of righteousness and high living. Too many little gods are taking the place of the one great God. Absolutely Negroes or that class which crave popularity at the expense of the race's progress, are a menace and a disgrace. This class is constantly mouthing about drawing the color line, when if closely investigated, they are the hatchers, feeders and leaders of it. The idea of having a "Colored Bureau" in West Virginia politics. Such a suggestion would be an insult to any other race of people and may the time come swiftly when our men and women will scorn it and the self-assumed leaders. When Hon. Sam. V. Woods spoke here, a few colored citizens went to the Opera House to hear him. They were ordered into the gallery. Some went and others re- fused. Many had they not expected a similar insult would gladly have gone to have heard that noble man Judge Robinson speak. If it were not so that night, why not in the future, unite with the colored voters to do away with all such human treatment? No, no user that good Bishop attends Saratoga General Conference declared, "I put the white man's prejudice 4 one black man's caution." The ordinary voter who is the artic salt of this nation by all means should thoroughly look into the primary scheme which in time will disfranchise him. It is the merriest device the worst political machinery ever contrived. None other than a crafty political treacher can vote it intelligently. Ninety out of every him first will be compelled to ask how to vote it, and the trained clerk will help him to help his boss win. It you ordinary honors it likes and votes don't trade against it, away goes your rights. There never has been so great a chance to buy, puzzle and to fool the voter as under, this primary system. Kill it or it will kill you. JUDGE ROBINSON WARNLY RECEIVED JUDGE ROBINSON WARNLY RECEIVED Judge Ira E. Robinson, of Grafton, was given a hearty welcome by Martinsburg people last night, when he addressed a large audience in the Central Opera House. The Judge did not make a very strong political speech, but devoted his time to patriotism, telling the voters of their duty and urging them to exercise their right of suffrage in the interest of the whole state. Leaving the Berkeley the Judge was escorted to the opera house by the old City Band and a large number of friends. Ward McLanahan presided and introduced the distinguished speaker, who spoke for an hour, during which he emphasized the statement that he would be nominated on next Tuesday and elected governor next November. Judge Robinson left at 11 o'clock for Wheeling, expecting to spend the remainder of the campaign in that section of the state. The serious accident which befell the local taxi-cab driver Thomas Harden placed him in the City Hospital where his wife was undergoing treatment for a broken ankle. Both have partially recovered and have returned to their home. Mr. John F. Carter is making extensive improvements to his home on West Burke St. HARMAN'S LETTER TO VOTERS. I find that on account of the short time till the Primary, I will be unable to see or even to write to many voters in your county, and I am availing myself of this method to solicit your support in my race for the Republican nomination for Congress. I stand for honesty in politics and clean and efficient government, free from graft, and we cannot have this if nominations are to be procured by the lavish use of money and other corrupt, dishonest and illegal methods. I am not going to resort to dishonest and corrupt methods to obtain the nomination and only want it by the free and honest expression of the peoples' will. Therefore, I appeal to all who believe in honesty in politics and clean government for their support, assuring them that if I am nominated and elected, they shall have my very best service. Sincerely, J. W. Harman. Parsons W. Va. May 27th. 1916. "STOCKING UP FOR DRY DAYS GEORGIANS READY TO WITH- STAND LONG PROM- ISED DROUGHT "PREPAREDNESS" Is Big Issue in Southern State Where Teetotalers and Prohibition Advocates Lay in Quantities of Whiskey for Cases of "Emergency" and the Moonshiners Rejoice The new Georgia Prohibition Law, like its predecessors, promises aridity. The Bumper State has been "dry" for eight years, but the Prohibition amendment has never prohibited, despite many changes in the law. The latest act has caused a tremendous influx of liquor in the state. Many are stocking up in preparation for the promised "dryness." A special to the Cincinnati Enquirer from Atlanta, Ga., relates: Although when the new prohibition measures go into effect to-morrow, Georgia is scheduled to become a sort of a Sahara, so far as alcoholic liquors are concerned, it is generally conceded that there will be more whisky, wine and beer in the homes of Georgians on that date than ever before in the history of the state. Those Georgia Noahs. The anti-shipping feature of the new measures is so drastic that hundreds of persons have been "stocking up" in advance of May 1 so that they may be able to stand the aridity which the legislature has decreed shall begin in Georgia on that date. For many weeks the shipments of spirituous and malt liquors into Georgia have been very heavy, and these shipments have gone into the homes of private citizens who do not want to be running to the express office every month to sign for two quarts of whisky or four quarts of wine or forty-eight pints of beer. These liquors have been ordered for home use and with no thought of evading the new laws. Nevertheless, it is contended in some quarters that every one of these persons who have been "stocking up" will be a law-breaker after May 1. Those who interpret the laws in this extreme fashion say that the man who has bought 10 cases of whisky during May and stored them in his home will be liable to indictment and conviction as a "bootlegger" or a "blind tiger," at any time after the first of May that he may be found in possession of these goods, even if they are for his personal use. "Drys" Get Supplies. A curious feature of the "stocking up" has been the quantity of whisky and wine ordered by persons who are not drinkers, and even by many ardent prohibitionists. Men who have not touched whisky in years have laid in a supply. They say that they heartily favor the new laws, but they want a little whisky in their homes for emergencies. There is general rejoicing in the "moonshine" sections of Georgia over the new laws. The illicit distillers expect to reap a harvest as soon as the laws designed to make Georgia dry go into effect. BUT SOME NEVER SHAVE. [Morning Telegraph, N. Y.] I'm not very strong for prohibition, but since I have read of the Washington State man who shaved off his whiskers in compliance with a vow he made to do so when the State went dry, I am beginning to wabble a little. On Friday night May the 26th, a mock wedding was held in the Ebenezer Baptist church. A large crowd witnessed the performance. Mr. Geeorge Miller has returned from Berryville Va. where he spent some time remodeling the residence of Mr. Stephen Green. Saved Girl's Life "I want to tell you what wonderful benefit I have received from the use of Thedford's Black-Draught," writes Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky. "It certainly has no equal for la gripe, bad colds, liver and stomach troubles. I firmly believe Black-Draught saved my little girl's life. When she had the measles, they went in on her, but one good dose of Thedford's Black-Draught made them break out, and she has had no more trouble. I shall never be without THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT in my home." For constipation, indigestion, headache, dizziness, malaria, chills and fever, biliousness, and all similar ailments, Thedford's Black-Draught has proved itself a safe, reliable, gentle and valuable remedy. If you suffer from any of these complaints, try Black-Draught. It is a medicine of known merit. Seventy-five years of splendid success proves its value. Good for young and old. For sale everywhere. Price 25 cents. JEWISH PENTECOST FEAST OF WEEKS Will be Celebrated on Next Wednes The Jewish Pentecost or Feast of Weeks (Shebuoth) will be celebrated on the 7th of June. Its name is derived from the fact that it is celebrated seven weeks after the second day of Passover. All the biblical injunctions as to the manner in which the Feast was to be observed indicate that it was originally agricultural in character. It was in reality a season of thanksgiving for the harvest that had been reaped, beginning with the barley harvest during the Passover to the wheat harvest at the beginning of the summer. The ceremonial offerings prescribed were in keeping with the God-given gifts of the soil that had been gathered. In post-biblical times this Feast was observed as the anniversary of the birth of Judaism with the promulgation of the divine Law at Sinai. On this "Day of the Giving of the Law," as it was called by the rabbis, the Ten Commandments constitute part of the Scripture readings in the Synagog. It is this historical aspect of the Feast that has been emphasized in the non-agricultural life, which the Jews were compelled to live for centuries. When the Reform Synagog introduced the rite of confirmation for the Jewish youth, the Pentencost, by virtue of its traditional association with the ancient revelation, was the day most naturally selected for charging the young boys and girls through an impressive public ceremony, with the meaning of the Jewish faith and with the duty of leading a high and religious and moral life. The agricultural side of the Feast, however, was not lost sight of, in that it was customary to decorate home and synagog with plants and flowers in season. In addition to a portion from the Pentateuch, the charming story of Ruth was prescribed in the Synagog because the idyllic scene of harvesting which it contains was in keeping with the celebration of the Harvest Feast. Those observing customs that originated in post-biblical times and a second day to that enjoined in the Bible. PAGE DAY, RAILWAY CLERK, KILLS SELF IN CUMBERLAND BROTHER OF JASPER DAY COM- MITS SUICIDE LAST NIGHT IN HOTEL. MADE HIS WILL BEFORE FIR- ING THE DEADLY SHOT. IN HIS DEATH MESSAGE HE SAID HE WAS IN- SANE. This morning Jasper Day, government counsellor at the municipal district, was called to take part from Camberland, which stated that his brother, Parge Day, had committed suicide. Mr. Day left on train No. 55 for Cumberland to take charge of the body and attend the funeral. The deceased man was sent out to the railway mail service, reporting between Elkins and Charleston. The following is taken from this morning's Cumberland News: To Whom it May I had an operation performed in Baltimore, Md., that I reg- insane and can not live an Please wire Jasper Day, Martinis W. Va., N. L. G. Anderson, Hambie- ton, W. Va., and S. P. Dolly, Flint- stone, Md. Also want Jasper Day to settle up my affairs. I want him to go to St. Alibans, W. Va., and get my things, and give to Mrs. Florence J. House, assistant postmaster, all the money that I have in the First National Bank at St. Alibans. Give Maggie $1,500, but divide equally. (Signed) With a bullet hole in his forehead and a 32 calibre U. S. revolver gripped in his right hand. Page D/ about 35 years old, of St. Albans, Kanawha county, W. Va., was fled lying outsetretched on the floor of his room at the Mays' Hotel on more street about 10.45 o'clock in night. On the dresser in his was a traveling bag on which was fastened the above note. Mr. Day applied at the Ma for a room about 5 o'clock evening telling the proprietor A. Mays, that he wanted to leave berland on the early Westo land train yesterday morning. At 11 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. Mays passed the door of his room and noticed him still there. He stopped to inquire and was told that he had missed the morning train and would leave on the one in the afternoon. Nothing more was seen or heard of him until about 10.45 o'clock a right when Mr. Mays entered the room and found him lying dead on the floor. He at once notified the police and Sheriff Peter C. McFarland, who also notified Coroner Joseph B. Finan. After viewing the body and discovering the note fastened to the traveling bag an inquest was deemed unnecessary. The body was removed to the Stein morgue, where it was prepared for burial and will be held awaiting word from relatives regarding its disposal. AMERICAN TROOPS WILL NOT LEAVE WASHINGTON June 1. There will be no withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico. In regard to Carranza's request the administration will issue statements probably within a week or ten days, informing Carranza of the rejection of his request, and calling his attention to misstatements of facts about the Mexican situation. The administration will go on the theory that the general tenor of the note is fiercer than the actual context, which is chiefly a document for home consumption. Rev. Dr. Sylvester H. Norwood, the new pastor of Mount Zion M., E. Church, is moving along nicely with his work, and the members are pulling together with a vim hat bodes success for the future. JOHN ARINER Announcements. Congressman-at-large Howardutherland announces his candidacy for the United States Senate, Subject to Republican Primary, June 6th. Your vote and influence earnestly solicited. To the voters of the Second Congressional district: I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress for the long term, subject to the primary to be held June 6th, 1916. Your support and influence solicited. J. W. Harman. To the voters of the Second Congressional district: I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress for the long term, subject to the party's wishes as expressed at the primary to be held June 6, 1916. Your support is cordially solicited. L. J. Foreman. --- To the voters of Berkeley county I am a candidate for the nomination for Prosecuting Attorney on the Republican ticket, subject to the action of the voters at the primaries to be held on June 6th, next. Your influence is earnestly solicited. HARRY A. DOWNS, Hon A. B. White Ex-Governor of West Va. announces his candidacy for United States Senate, subject to the primary on June 6th. Governor White's splendid record entitles him to anything within the gift of the people, and has already been brought before the reading public in the columns of the press. ASSESSOR DOGS AND MULES ARE STRICKEN OFF Supreme Court Orders Mingo County's Poll Books Purged Immediately. Because the Supreme Court of this state is convinced a large number of mules, dogs and dead persons are registered as actual voters and that many fictitious names are on the registry lists, the court has awarded a peremptory writ of mandamus commanding the county court of Mingo to meet forthwith and strike from the registration list for the lower Red Jacket precinct of that county a large number of names of illegal voters. The petition was filed by Harry Chalfin, who declared to the higher court on behalf of Democratic voters that with the dogs, mules and corpses on the registration lists "It will be impossible to hold a fair election." DOCTOR WAITE GOES TO ELECTRIC CHAIR DOCTOR WAITE GOES TO ELECTRIC CHAIR NEW YORK June 1.—Dr. Arthur W. Waite was sentenced to death in the electric chair the week of July 10 by Justice Shearn today. The murderer thanked the court for the manner in which the trial was conducted, and said he only regrets he has but one life to give for the reparation of the wrongs he has done. Waite was calm and displayed no emotion when the sentence was proceeded. He stood between two deputies with the third behind him. When asked if he had anything to say, at first he replied "no," but later asked if he could say a few words. He thanked the court and prosecuting attorney for the fair manner of the trial. He also thanked his own counsel, saying that Attorney Duel was sincerely convinced he was insane. When he concluded the handcuffs were snapped on his wrists and he was led away. Percy Peek, son of Waite's victim, and Frank Waite, a brother, were the only persons prominently identified with the two families, present. Mrs. Horton, "the dove among crows," was not present. Slip a few Prince Albert smokes into your system! You've heard many an earful about the Prince Albert patented process that cuts out bite and parch and lets you smoke your fill without a comeback! Stake your bank roll that it proves out every hour of the day. Prince Albert has always been sold without coupons or premiums. We prefer to give quality! You swing on this say-so like it was a tip to a thousand-dollar bill! It's worth that in happiness and contentment to you, to every man who knows what can be gotten out of a chummy jimmy pipe or a makin's cigarette with Prince Albert for "packing"! MR. BOWERS NOT A GOOD REPUBLICAN Voted Against a Merchant Marine When His Party Proposes to Endorse it at Chicago. A few days ago The World laid bare Congressman George M. Bowers' record on a merchant marine, showing how he followed instructions of the reactionaries and voted against the bill, creating a merchant marine, which was passed by the house. Mr. Bowers scoffed at what The World said and to his friends attempted to justify his act. This morning's Baltimore American carried, on the front page, a forecast of the platform by Chairman Charles D. Hillies, of the Republican National Committee. Among other things Mr. Hillies says the party will endorse a merchant marine. Since Congressman Bowers professes to be a Republican, the question naturally arises, is he a good one? He voted against a merchant marine, but Mr. Hilles, and it is presumed he knows, says his party will incorporate that plank in its platform. Is the Republican party or Mr. Bowers right, or is Mr. Bowers bigger than his party? Perhaps he will attend the Chicago convention and prevent such action. JESS WILLARD IS COMING HERE Also Frank Gotch-Both Travelling With the Sells-Floto Circus to Be Here June 24. The Sells-Floto shows, one of the largest and most interesting now on the road, will be in this city for a one-day exhibition on June 24. The show carries many features with it, among which will be Frank Gotch, heavyweight wrestling champion of the world, and Jess Willard, heavyweight champion boxer of the world. ESTIMATE OF WEST VIRGINIA'S CROPS Wheat and Rye Show a Decrease and Hay May Not Exceed That of Last Year. The department of agriculture's estimate of the West Virginia wheat crop for this year places it at 4,234,000 bushels, compared with 4,500,000 bushels last year. The estimate for rye is 209,000 bushels, compared with 224,000 last year. The estimate on hay is for an average of 1 1-4 tons per acre, compared with 1 1-2 tons last year. The condition of the hay crop on May 1 was reported at 91 per cent, compared with an average of 89 for the last ten years. A WARNING. Since becoming a candidate for governor I have sought to conduct a clean campaign, free from factionalism and bitterness. I naturally assumed that those who might oppose me would be guided by the same spirit and use honorable methods. It became apparent, some time ago, that some persons were going to stop short of nothing within their power to stem the tide running strongly in my favor, but for the sake of harmony I have said as little as possible of their methods and conduct. I am speaking now only to the extent necessary and for the purpose of warning my friends of other things, which I am advised, are to come. In the very beginning it was industriously circulated in many places that I was a physical wreck, utterly unable to make a campaign. To demonstrate the falsity of that statement, contrary to thy first intention, I went upon the stump and have made as many speeches as time will permit. Having no political headquarters, no political manager and no campaign contributions I am compelled to spend a large portion of the time in my office. Then came the unlawful circulation of a lot of anonymous typewritten stuff, in violation of the Corrupt Practices Act. That reacted strongly in my favor; then the publication of a number of distorted articles from my paper was procured in a Western newspaper. These blue penciled sheets have been sent out all over the state at tremendous cost, coupled with an editorial attack concerning three distinct misstatements, to use mild language. This failing, in certain counties, paid agents are going steadily about surreptitiously circulating various falsehoods, one of which is that I am opposed to organized labor and alleged statements are attribute I to me which I never made or thought of making. Now comes the word from three distinct and separate sources that some other industries are to be sprung and circulated on the eve of the primary election, too late for me to contradict them. These are the large reproducible methods used against me in the campaign of 1904 by the Republican machine when cards were circulated through the mills of Wheeling, on the morning of election, charging me with saying one dollar a day was enough for any workman. That any Democrat would engage in them is all most past belief. I want to warn my friends and the Democratic voters personally to be on their guard for eleventh hour canaries to be used by some persons who have apparently forgotten they are Democrats. Watch, also, for the use of money. This is no idle hint. We are about to face the first state while primary election. I firmly believe that the pathetic, thinking, individual Democratic voters of the state will demonstrate their disgrace provail of the unfair, undemocratic methods I have mentioned. Very truly, JNO. J. CORNWELL. BIRTHDAY OF WEST VIRGINIA WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF TRADE IS PLANNING CELEBRATIONS. On the Fifty-third Birthday of the State of West Virginia, June 20th, Will Be Celebrations in Every County of the State All Organizations Becoming Interested. Farkersburg, W. Va., May 29.—Because West Virginia will be fifty-three years old on the 20th of June, plans have been set in motion by the West Virginia Board of Trade for fifty-three or more, local celebrations in fifty-three, or more, places in the State. By the cooperation of all commercial organizations, farmers and farmers' organizations, teachers, both rural and city, bankers and all professional men, the churches and the children. It is the expectation that in each of the fifty-five counties of the State there will be one or more rallies, or community plenies, or birthday dinners, or formal speaking occasions between noon and night on June 20th. In sending out notices about this State-wide birthday party, the West Virginia Board of Trade has stated that if it is possible on June 20th to interest nearly a million and a half men, women and children to believe more in the State, to work more for it, and always praise the State, when away from it, this will react upon the prosperity of the State, and thus the whole birthday celebration benefit everybody in West Virginia. West Virginia Eatables. Letters have been sent out to each hotel in West Virginia asking the chef of the hotel to outline for June 20th a bill of fare made up solely of things grown or canned or manufactured in the State of West Virginia. The purpose of this is to make a State-wide demonstration in one day, at public and private and community dinners or picnics, that, with very few exceptions, there can be found variety of food enough in the State to make a satisfactory bill of fare for the most funtidious. Dr. John Lee Coulter, Dean of the College of Agriculture of the West Virginia University, at Morgantown, said this week, "I think the plan for such a celebration is a grand one and one which should enlist the interest and support of every person residing in the State. There is nothing that is more important in the life of a man than his birthday anniversary. It is a time when he stops to review his accomplishments and to mark out his program for the year that is ahead. He should plan for that year several times as much as he may expect to accomplish, and in doing so, he will have something to work up to. The State's Birthday. "So it is with the State. The proposed celebration on the Pilgrimage birthday, to take place in every county of the State, will afford not only an opportunity for reviewing the great history of West Virginia, but also bring many of us to plan for greater things for the State in improved agriculture, more thorough education, more lines of industry, more businesses, more cooperation among ourselves. "Particularly I like the idea of the Junior Membership in the State Department of Trade. If thousands of children come to feel that the State and its resources are their hope for success, we shall be stirring in the young people the understanding that people accomplish most when they pull together with others." Junior Membership. The reference of Dr. Coulter to Junior Memberships announces the fact that the West Virginia Board of Trade has decided that, in order to mark the minds of the children with the memory of the State Birthday, they will accept children into Junior Membership in the State Board of Trade for the year 1866. Each child applying to H. H. Andrews Secretary of the State Board of Trade, Puntsburgh, W. Va., and sending an enrollment fee of ten cents (10c) will receive a certificate of membership and a tuition specially designed for June 20th. The Parkersburg Ministerial Alliance has passed a resolution urging and ministers of the State to mention a part of the retired military services of June 11th, the call that West Virginia matters to its children, youth and old to serve, to love, and to honor the state. The Bankers' Association, at its annual convention in Lake City, has passed a resolution last week to direct the bankers and the business tooes of the State to co-operate in banking also celebration of real value in every community throughout the State. M. P. Shawkey, of Charleston, S.C. Superintendent of Free Schools, instent letters to all County Superintendent, asking them to interest themselves in reaching the teachers in the children with knowledge of the celebration and what it means to them and to the State. In every community where any person, or group of persons, undertakes in any way to commemorate June 20th they are asked to inform H. H. Archer, Secretary of the Board of Trade of what their plans are, so that ideas may be scattered from one community to another by the State Board of Trade, and through the newspapers. Having regulated labor and provided munitions in abundance, Mr. Lloyd George is now to undertake the assignment of the Irish question. When that shall have been accomplished it may occur to somebody in London that King George's one thoroughly of violent subject might work a miracle on two in chief command at the seat of war.—New York World. The Philadelphia yachtspen who propose to form a citizens' navy will be bale to win the enemy by giving him the keys to the champagne locks amidships, even if they cannot defeat him by giving him projectiles in the midriff.—Louisville Courrier Journal. The prospect, of 16 nominating speeches at Chicago is distressing the secretary of the Republican National committee. Why not vote first and nominate afterward—with unlimited leave to print"—New York Evening Post. 17 Hyphenated citizens in up-State New York have just organized the Orange County German Alliance. But the Clanna-Gad cannot be expected to affiliate with it unless it moves to a county of some other color.—I providence Journal. Germany's spokesmen, when they talk of peace, say that Germany is entitled to dictate terms because she is vectorious. But if she were really victorious she would be dictating terms.—Albany Journal. Germany seizes all the meat, but which of the belligerents will bring home the bacon?-Wall Street Journal. Rev. Dr. Sylvester H. Norwood, the new pastor of Mount Zion M. E. Church, is moving along nicely with his work, and the members are pulling together with a vim that bodes success for the future. NAFLOR'S HAIR DRESSING THE KING OF HAIR DRESSINGS GARUS HAIR REMOVES GAME TURTLE AND TETTER BUY IT TRY IT - TEST IT WHEN YOUR DRUGIST FOR IT REMANDS IT, IT HAS NOT WILLING IT FOR POSTPAID NAFLOR DRUG CO. FEDERATION, INC. 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Courtesy is a fine thing, but Senator Gallinger has succeeded in proving that "Senatorial courtesy" may become a memento to American institutions.—Charleston News and Courier.