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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-11-25
Gov. HOs.'S Zig Catch,

Gov. Ilogg, of Texas. was recently
down on the gulf fishing. He relates
an incident to Il Fort Worth Gazette
correspondent thus: Il was sitting in
the boat one day" he said, lust inside
tho entrance to the pass. when felt
nihblc, icrlicd the line gently. when
iincw ] had him. began TO haul in.
hl:V felt the line grow heavier, Thcl
.'cr"an succession Of savage rushes.
and all grew still as the breast when
the spirit hath flown. When the end OF
the line came to the surface | found
tanFlc of fish, ! had Grst hooked 81
Hn2ppcr; the snapper had been seized
by tcrrapin, which was unable to FREE,
itself. The trrrapin had been run
through 10y swordilsh. which was
fastened 10y his long blade. and stin-
Eace had wrapped himself around the
swordiish and stung him 10 death, !
suppose there must have been tire,
hundred pounds of meat on the hook
Asked if there was anyone else in the
boat, the governor replied that he was
nlone
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-11-25

WEEKLY INDEPrNDBNTS "
Examiner only 81 per Ipj
chance for one of those !
pf'izes> Send in your Su
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
SEE YE.

Right near you, almost under
your eyes, and yet you recognize it
not, there is going On a very valu-
able enterprise. We refer TO the
efforts of the Boom Company south
of the town. They are at work and
are doing good work. AS we come
in and 60 out of town, we observe the
grading of streets, by plows and
mechanical grading apparatus and
the selection of locations for manu-
featuring purposes, and we are glad
to note it. 1t is astonishing TO see
how much work is being accomplish
ed and yet but very few of our peo-
pie have been over the ground to
observe and note the grand work
going on. Take an interest in these
matters. Help them along. Char
lestown is soon to have sale and
distribution of lots and this home
company will also have one on easy
payments that will pres ent to the
business mind a question of invest
ment. Therefore, We say; walk out
into what you call your suburbs and
see what is going on
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
West Virginia and the Direct Tax.

West Virginia is having consider
able trouble in collecting her share
of the direct tax fund which
was authorized to be paid by re-
cent act of Congress. In the first
place, the West Virginia Legislature
adopted a resolution providing for
the acceptance of $l81 900, which
is that States share of the fund, in
accordance with the requirements of
the law. By an error ON the part
of one of the clerks in the Legisla-
ture an important provision was
omitted. To-day Governor Flem-
ing and his predecessor, ex-Govern
or Wilson, called at the Treasury
Department with correct copy of
the resolution, which was entirely
acceptable to the accounting officers
of the department. Governor Flem-
ing was prepared to give a receipt
for the money, but another obstacle
confronted him. The first comptrol-
Ter of the treasury now raises the
question whether West Virginia is
liable for certain indebtedness of
Virginia to the general government.
The comptroller holds that West
Virginia was part of Virginia when
the debt was contracted, and as the
latter State is now indebted to the
government for over 100000,
West Virginia's share of the direct
tax fund should be held as set-off
for part Of West Virginia's debt.
This was an unlocked for conten-
ton, SO the West Virginia Governor,
accompanied by Commissioner of
Internal Revenue Mason, went over
to the Department of Justice and
consulted Solicitor-General Taft on
the subject. Governor Fleming
holds that West Virginia cannot be
held liable for Yirginias debts.
West Virginia was created with the
consent of the general government,
as all Other q tors of Virginia,
should look to that State for pay
ment If West Virginia is at all
liable, she is liable to the State of
Virginia, but MOTTO the creditors of
Virginia. Governor Fleming asked
the solicitor general to withhold his
decision on the question until the
authorities of West Virginia have
further opportunity to examine the
situation and be heard thereon. 1t
was agreed that a hearing will not
be called for before the 9Th of May
next In the meantime Governor
Fleming will make thorough ex-
animation of the case. After leav.
ing the Department of Justice the
Governor went over to Baltimore
Baltimore Sun.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
STATE NEWS.

The contract viii soon be given
out for the wing to TIE Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Institute at Romney.
The Governor has withdrawn all
offers for rewards made by the State
prior to January /, 1890 for the ar
rest of criminals.
Two oil tanks at Warrington con-
tanning $50 and 100 barrels of oil
were struck by lightning Saturday
and fired. The rig of one well and
a foot bridge over the creek were
burned. Loss $500 to $4,000.
James A. Watson, assistant post
master at Gladesvllle, was sentenced
to two years Imprisonment and fin
ed $1,000 for robbing the mails at
that place, at the Federal Court at
Clarksburg last week. VIM. A. Zinn,
a boy Is years old, was sent to the
Reform School for the same offense.
Capt. W. F. Poe gave the boy to the
Reform School authorities. lie
claims to have been persuaded to
commit the deed by Watson.
A dispatch from Grafton says =
The special B. & o. detective, who
has been working up the case of the
attempted train wrecking, succeeded
in getting a confession from Thomas
Farmhouse, boy about II years of
age. The boy was at once arrested,
and is now in Jail awaiting his trial,
which will probably come up this
term of court, he having been indict-
ed yesterday evening. The boy
gives no reasons for committing the
act, except that he had a desire to
"see the fun of a wreck An at
tempt was made some months ago to
have this same boy sent to the Re-
form School for some depredations,
but on account of his age, being old
er than the law requires, he was
fined and released.
The Banner published at Logan
Court House, thus spoils piece of
romance "The beautiful stories of
love and marriage as connected with
the making of peace between the
Hatfields and McCoys is filling the
columns of the papers, both in and
out of the State. They are well got
ten up and even the versatile George
Wesley Atkinson has been asked to
write poem on it. However, we
in Pike and Logan know that the
whole matter is huge joke perpe-
trated by some one. For the last
two years the Hatfields have been
living quietly on Island Greek near
Logan G. III. and the McCoys have
been living near Pikeville, and there
has been no trouble between them.
Some years ago there was trouble
and several on both sides were killed.
Detectives tried to keep the thing up
for while, but failed. More than
nine-tenths of the blood-curdling
stories which have been told have
been lies out of whole cloth. Peace
has reigned for two years, and none
of the parties have met in that time. "
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25

DISTRIBUTION OF LOTS TO STOCKHOLDERS
will be made on
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13rH, 1891.
Public Sale of Lots on
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY MAY Ia AND Is
TERMS OF SALE :-One-third Cash
Balance in One and Two Year equal
Payments with Interest. Title with
held until purchase money is paid
in full or deed will be delivered or
deed of trust taken from the pur-
chaser to secure deferred payments
at his option.
Full paid up shares will be receiy-
ed by the Company at par for the
deferred payment.
CHARLEST0WN has a popnla-
ton of 5000; Two Banks Five
Building Associations in operation !;
Three planning mills; Sash, Door and
Blind Factories. Is supplied with
water and lighted by gas. In addi-
tion the Company has secured num-
Der Of manufacturing plants employ
ing several hundred hands and by
the date of the sale large number
of buildings, including the Compa-
ny's Hotel Powhataan will be com
pleted or 10 course of construction.
a belt railway connecting the B. &
o. and the N. & w. is being rapidly
built through the Company's land.
IA At.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
JUST RETURNED FROM
NEW YORK CITY
WITH 81 OF THE GREATEST
BARGAINS ON THE FACE
OF EARTH.

Bargain No. L.
5000 Yards Good Calico only 4c.
Bargain No. 2.
100 Pair$1 Lace Curtains only Acc.
Bargain No, 3.
300 Oil Window Blinds Spring
Rollers only 23c. A regular soc.
Blind.
Bargain No. A.
$50 DR.. Warner Coraline Corset
only Tic.
Bargain No B..
95 DR.. Warner Health Crset
only 99c.
Bargain No. 6.
1000 Dozen Clark's 0. N. 7. Cot
ton only Bic.
Bargain No. z.
500 Dozen, 500 Yard Basting Cot
ton only 1ac.
Bargain No. 8.
500 Bottles Gilt Edge Shoe Dress
ing only lie. others ask 25c.
bargain NO. u.
1000 Beautiful Cherry Curtain
Poles only lie.
Bargain No. 10.
5000 Yards Good Crash only 3ac.
Bargain No. III.
1000 Yards All Linen Crash only
sc.
E1n-rai,. En 10
5000 Yards Table Oil Cloth only
Ice.
Bargain No I3.
$50 Ladies Electric Gossamers,
were $125, now 75c.
Bargain No. IL.
200 Misses Electric Gossamers,
were SI.25, now Csc.
Bargain No. ID.
800 "Our Little Beauty Corset
now 19c.
Bargain No. 10.
200 Mems 81 Fine Shirts now only
SOC.
Bargain No. II.
500 Pair Child's SOC Button Shoes
now 25c.
Bargain No. IS.
go Pair Boys School Shoes, were
$3.50, now 90c.
Bargain No. 10.
4s Pairs Men Fine Shoes, we're
50, now 81.
Bargain No. 20.
100 Pairs Woosted Carpet Slip
pers only 3lc.
Bargain No. FL
100 Pairs Women's Lace and Bat
ton Shoes, were $3.50, now 81
SPECIAL.
just received 80 Kinds Of Ladies
Fine Shoes for the soring trade.
1t will pay any one to examine
our stock before buy ny elsewhere.
BLUE FRONT AND
METROPOLITAN.
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FAyA,s FAuI- Z
He Made Hisiske ii Transsatina ItsIy's
Ultisaafuu.


PANS, April 2I-Baaon Fava will
go to Rome 10 morrow. He conveys
the official correspondence with the
United States Government in a
chest. which military guard has
watched since Baron Faya landed at
Hayre. The Baron maintains re-
ticence, but it is asserted that he
differs much with his government
regarding the manner in which italy
should treat the United States. The
Baron is accused of lapsats calima in
translating the first italian nots
communicated to Mr.. Blaine. italy
demanded the gindiero Of the lynch
ers, which Baron Faya wrongly
translated punishment. It is fur
Their considered that Baron Faya ex-
aggerated the tone ofthe Marquis di
Rudini's protest, or that he did not
comprehend its meaning. Italy, it
is maintained, was compelled to as
sumo an air Of decision in order not
to break too suddenly the Criapi ira.
ditions in the Italian foreign policy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25

Mr.. Geo. Fulk raised his new barn
last Saturday.
Miss Nancy Fox is visiting the
family of Mr.. Philip Busch.
Mr.. John Lemaster is quite i'll at
his residence on the Opequon.
The fishing season is here and
some fine fish are being caught by
the fishermen.
Mrs. James Randall visited her
sister. Mrs. D. w. Hannah, in
Charlestown last week,
Mr.. G. w. Foltz has been deliver
ing some fine fruit and ornamental
trees in this section the past week.
Misses Florence Emmerson and
Ella Sigler, of Falling Waters, visit
ed relatives in Newtown last week.
Miss Grace Turner has returned
to her home after spending the win,
ter with her aunt in Alexandria, Va.
Mr.. G.. B. Williams has completed
his barn, the work being done by
our energetic carpenters, Messrs.
Jones & Hollida.
The pupils annual examination
for Opequon district was held at
Hainesville school house on Satur-
day last, with Supt. Dodd in charge.
S. L. E.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
A Wild Man Snake In Preston County.

Isaac p. Martin, oi Pleasant town
ship, took to the County Inilrmary at
Kingwood, w. Va, short time ago,
frightful monstrosity. This being
which can hardly be called human,
is an object of curiosity and interest,
it resembles serpent in appearance
and in its writhing movements much
more than it does a man.
A number of people visited the
infirmary and saw the thing, and
from Mr. Martin learned Of its pecu-
liarities. The age of this snake-like
man is twenty-three years, and since
its birth it has never uttered a word.
The parents living near GAINESVILLE,
this county, were intelligent and
well to do, and until lately, when
the mother died, kept this son at
home entirely secluded, and but few
people ever knew of the existence of
such an unnatural offspring within
the neighborhood.
The head of the thing looks like
that of huge snake; the eyes are
small and set far back in the head,
which bears no resemblance to that
of man. At times this peculiar
being becomes almost uncomfortable
and will dart from place to place
with lightning-like rapidity. At
night it is necessary to allow light
to shine in the room or it will not
lie down to sleep. This man snake
does not seem to possess a single
idea and its mouth is SO shaped that
it will not admit of nothing but liquid
food. He has subsisted since birth
upon sort of thin Cruel, which he
takes from vessel with the eager
ness of hog. Many people examin-
ed this peculiar being and without
doubt it would bring fortune
to the owner of a museum.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
MARTlNsBURe. w. VA.
Ed. INDEPENDENT, Apr. "a '91.
Dear Sir.

M ARTlNSBuRG, w. a..
Ed. INDEPENDENT, Apr. "a '91.
Dear Sir -
I understand that the Governor
signed the bill allowing the citizens
of Old Berkeley to vote on an APP
preparation Of 100000 to Turnpike
or Macademize our principal Coun-
ty Roads. This certainly is a step
in the right direction, and we do
hope our County Court will bring it
before our people as soon as possible
to be voted upon, and that active
measures will be taken so by the time
freezing weather comes again we
will have some of the leading
thoroughfares in condition that a
man can pass along with some COM
fort to himself and horse.
| have heard it intimated that be-
cause all the members of the County
Court lived directly on or near
good road that there would not be
an election called until the general
election next fall; now l have no idea
that they are so selfish, and if they
were and the general public was led
to believe any thing of the kind, it
would be suicidal to them if they
ever ran for office again. Besides, we
do not want politics mixed up with
it in any manner whatever. That is
the trouble with our County
now, petty politicians are afraid Of
their shadows lest they affects their
standing with their constituency.
Let's get above partisanship in pub
lie improvements, and all put our
shoulders to the wheel and push, and
something can be accomplished.
In order to get good and intclli-
gent immigration, the first thing you
want is good free schools, the next
is good roads; these are two of the
winning cards in every instance.
If an election is called at once, by
the time you set everything in shape
to go to active operation the Autumn
months will be here.
There will be no trouble in placing
the bonds away from home if not
wanted here.
The lower counties of Maryland
are agitating good roads over and
above everything else at this time.
Berkeley County has lost over
$4,000 by bad roads within the last
six months.
Let US arouse up and get out of
the mud, and put ourselves on a
solid foundation so we can do some
thing. What can we accomplish
when it requires four horses to pull
two-horse load
Who will purchase your farms if
they have to wade in mud foot
deep to reach them
The same quality of land located
on the Winchester Pike will CON-
mand $40 more per acre than on the
Shepherdstown mud road.
AN ADVOCATE OF Coon ROADS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
The disturbance between Hutsler

The disturbance between Hutsler
and Slonaker, on our streets on Mon
day last, noted elsewhere, is COM
mentary on the action of the grand
juries and legal officials. The last
grand jury turned down several
cases Of violations of law in which
indictments should have been return
ed, and such leniency is what in
spires offenders to go on in their
angry passion and commit offences.
Ifthe law is not enforced by lawful
authority, every man will attempt to
enforce his own personal wishes
rightfully or wrongfully. Such
things should be stopped. We have
courts and officers and they should
do their duty. If they enforce the
law, there will be no street fighting
and less of personal brawls. In
saying this, we do not mean to argue
that petty malice should be encour-
aged, but that the peace and order
OF society should be maintained.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
THE OLDToWN TRAGEDY.

VIM. Foley, who was shot and
killed at Oldtown, Allegheny county,
last Monday, was buried on Tues
day, a very large concourse of PEG
pie following his remains to the
grave on his farm. Mr.. Foley had
been clerk for three years in Mr..
John Carder's store, giving up the
position only on Saturday last to 60
into the lumber business, for which
there was an opening since the re-
sumption of work on the canal. Gar
rett Luteman, who killed Foley, was
his fellow-clerk, and very popular
salesman. Young VIM. w. Carder,
who was also shot by him, was a
clerk in the same employment. Some
money belonging to the proprietor
of the store had been missing, and
Luteman imagined that the senior
Carder was taking steps to fasten it
on him and send him to the peniten-
tiary. But Mr.. Carder says there
was nothing in it whatever. He
looked upon Luteman as an honest
young man, trustworthy in all his
dealings. His scalp wounds from
the pistol bullets are but trifing in
iuries, and his throat, which he cut
with a razor, would heal rapidly if
he would not show a disposition to
tear open the wounds, which he has
several times attempted to do. He
said to a reporter to-day: 81 know
what [ did, but guess / was crazy
from drink. | am sorry for what
happened, but suppose / will have
to go through the MILL" He said
he had nothing against Foley or Car
der, but imagined they had against
him, and that he did not mean to go
to the penitentiary. He seemed to
talk intelligently, and was advised
by his friends to hold his tongue.
The only m olive for the assault was
the money trouble, which seemed to
be mania with him. There is a
good deal of sympathy for him by
the people Of Oldtown, who think he
is insane, and state that they noticed
his wild actions shortly after he was
appointed census enumerator for the
district in which he lives
Young VIM. w. Carder's wound
in the lung is very painful. He
breathes With much difficulty, and
is very restless. He still lies on the
counter in the store where he was
shot. DR.. Car, the surgeon who
went from Cumberland to attend
him, gives an opinion to-day in favor
of his recovery. To reporter who
saw him to-day young Carder said
he suffered very much pain, and re-
ferred to his assailant as 'that poor
crazy" VIM. Foley, who was killed
outright, was fifty years o Id. and
leaves widow and eleven children.
Luteman is but twenty-three years
of age. He is the fourth son of
Randolph Luteman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
HEDGEsvILLE NEWS.

Rev. LEVEL began services at
Berkeley Springs on Sunday.
Mrs. j. 7. Harris is visiting her
parents in Caroline County, Va.
VIM. Perry, of Clearspring, Nd,
was in our midst on Monday last.
Mrs. G.. Knadler, of this village
is visiting her mother in Back Greek
Valley.
Mrs. G. A. Chrisman, of Martins
burg, was in the village on Monday
last the guest of Mrs. LEVEL.
The P. O. department of this place
is comfortably and conveniently To-
Gated in their new quarters.
To day Saturday the corpora
ton election occurs and with it ru-
NOR declares important issues will
be settled.
Mrs. S. Payne, owing to continued
illness, has not yet been able TO make
the contemplated change of residence
to Williamsport, Md.
Rev. Waugh, of the M. f. Church,
is we learn an able Divine, preaching
the unembelished word regardless of
the sensibilities of his hearers.
1t is rumored that Mrs. Laura
Appleby, who has been in our midst
for some time will return to her
home in Baltimore on Saturday.
Chas. Colston, col, furnishes our
residents with ice cream, once a
week, having rooms in portion of
the dwelling purchased bys Mrs.
Thomas.
Rev. Yost, of the M. E. Church, is
conducting a revival at Hedges
Chapel, and many have already pro-
fassed to tread the straight and mar
row way.
The portico to the p. E. Church,
with the exception of paint, is about
completed and adds much to the
appearance of the building as well as
to the convenience of attendants.
REPORTER
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An Insurgent Vessel and Over One Hun
dred Men-PeopIe Suffering.

SAN Francisco, April 22.-Private
advices from Valparaiso, by steam
er from Panama this morning, repre-
sent the blowing up Of the wooden
gunboat Pilcomayo, belonging ID
the insurgents. The government,
late one night, sent out a steam
launch, fitted up as torpedo boat,
with the hope Of getting rid of some
of the ships blockading the port. The
boat steered for vessel supposed to
be the Blanco Encalada, big IRON
clad that has played havoc with the
port on several occasions.
The launch crept close to the
cruiser, whose crew, never dreaming
of an attack from that quarter, were
trying to make out what was going
on in the harbor, where gnns and
rockets were being fired to at
tract the attention Of the rebel
ships. When close to the vessel it
was discovered that it was the Pilco
mayo instead of the Blanco. 1t was
to late to rectify the mistake, SO the
torpedo was sent on its mission Of
destruction, 1t struck the gunboat
square amidship and lifted her clean
out of the water. The Government
claims that the entire crew of the
gunboat, numbering 1876 men, was
lost. The rebels state that thirty of
the crew, including captain, were
picked up by one of the boats of the
insurgents fleet.
The poorer classes at Valparaiso
are literally starving, and have
broken into stores all over the city
in their efforts to obtain food. Twice
have they attacked the barracks and
been repulsed only after thirty of
them had been shot down by the
soldiers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
Plitsburg Carpenters Will Join the Lock.
ed Out Masons.

PITTsBURG, April 23.-The Skin
mish line of the expected general
strik of building trades in Pittsburg
and Alleghaney on May l is being
drawn. Tuesday several hundred
stone masons were locked out by
their employers. The masons prompt
ly demanded of the carpenters dis
trict council that all the journeymen
carpenters be called out. The an
swer returned was that the carpen-
tiers working on all jobs where ma.
sons are locked out would be called
off as soon as they could be mott
fed.
Walking Delegate F. w. Twin was
busy all day notifying the carpen
ters on these jobs to quit. About
100 men quit work during the day
and nearly as many more will not
return to work to-day. Walking
Delegate Jewell, of the painters, sta.
ted that his trade would keep work
ing, as the stone masons had not
requested it to 60 out; neither will
any of the other trades quit work
until May /, when the employers
seemed determined to inaugurate a
general lockout.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-04-25
Critical State of Affairs at Moorewood.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa, April %.
During the evictions at Moore
wood yesterday afternoon many ex-
citing scenes occurred. At the
house of Martin Wergenski the de-
puties were attacked by Wergenski's
wife. A mob of 200 persons on the
outside had to be dispersed by the
militia. Affairs at Moorewood are
somewhat critical at this hour.
Early last evening crowds of strik-
ers broke in the windows of the
houses from which the people were
evicted and began dancing. The
dance will likely end with fight.
The evictions of the Moorewood
tenants will take place this after
noon Sheriff Clawson will be ac-
companied by forty-fve deputies
and expects trouble. Eight men
are working to-day.