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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-02-13
Correspondence
DurNA vlsrA.

Jupiter and Venus presents beau
iiful appearance in the western sky
these evenings
Mr.. Kceseeker, county superin-
tendent. visited the Rideuom school,
on Monday at etnoon and put the
school through ethical examina
ton.
Saturday morning last was
thought to he the coolest day We
have had for the last ten years.
The mercury stood at five degrees
below zero.
There was a grand social soiree at
Mr.. VIM Frank nberry's on last
Tuesday last. The guests abous
twenty ID participated in various
games. alter which beautiful music
was rendered by Miss ]. Anderson
Mr.. Oscar See and others. All pres.
ent seemed TO enjoy themselves
splend.ll, The guests returned to
their hon - after eleven O'Clock,
with many gratulations to the
host and hostess for the enjoyable
occasion. CLEOPATRA
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HEDGESvILLE


Charles Vermilyea is sick.
Our physicians are kept busy.
Lots Of our people are not well.
Mr.. John Cohenberger lie conva-
lescing.
Mrs. Ross, mother of doctor and
G. ]. Ross is iii.
One death reported this week, a
child of John Lee, colored.
Miss Lide Gano, of Shanghai, Wis.,
tied Mrs. Chapman on Tuesday.
Chicago beef in Martinsburg puts
vinegar faces on some of our farm
ers.
Miss Alice Collier, of Washing
ton. spent Sunday last with friends
here.
Mrs Danforth nee Ross, of Troy,
n. Y, is visiting her mother and
brothers here.
Our young friends are preparing
to send out their annual l4th of
February compliments.
We have in our town and vicinity
81 persons over the age of Is years,
10 of whom are between 80 and 81
years.
l learn that Mr.. Grim, of North
Mountain, will move to Martins
burg April LIST Mr.. G. is a good
citizen and an excellent teacher.
! am sorry to say that Mr.. VIM.
Lingamfelter will leave us and take
up his residence in Baltimore about
the 1st of April or perhaps sooner
G.
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BRITISH WARNING TO WELSH TIN
PLATE MAKERS.

1t is seemingly but few years ago
that we made all the rails that
America needed. 1t was the Welsh
rail that linked the Puritan North to
the Cavalier States of the South :;
which crossed the great pampas and
wastes, bringing the Mormon into
control and helping to subdue the
impetuous Redskin, and bringing
we may add, the granaries of Chica-
go and the great industries of Penn
sylvania as tributaries to European
needs. What do we now make ?
Not solitary rail goes from Wales
to the States. Ironmakers
once thought that the Americans
could not make steel rails. They
have now beaten our record. We
have areamt that aoe only can make
tin plate; That there is something in
the coal and iron we have different
to others. That is only q dream.
The shrewd American, product of
the keenest Of every kind-many ex-
patriated for the fact that thei-
quick brains were not under moral
discipline-will be sure to meet home
demand with home supplies - The
London Iron Trade Circular, Jan
uary 2.
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The great awakening. Cunning
for trade and bound to get it. We
want no dull days. Midwinter bar
gains. Prices talk. We name some
below that we want you to listen to.
1000 yards best Navy Blue and
other good Dark Calicoes to be sold
at cents a yard
One case nice Dress Ginghams to
be sold at 6 cents a yard.
One bale Apron Ginghams at sets
One case bleschad Muslin, yard
wide, at cents.
One bale unbleached Muslin.
yard wide. at cents.
Best of all is 1900 yards of fine
Hamburg Edges, all widths. Great
est BARGAINS ever offered on earth
To be sold at 12a cents per yard.
200 Long Horn Combs at cents.
200 pure Bristle Hair Brushes at
rs cents, worth SO cents.
200 pair fine Lace Curtrins, yds
long. to be sold at 81 90 per pair.
100 Curtain Poles, at 12a cents
apiece.
One case best Merrimac Light
Calicoes to be sold at 5 cents.
We have just received an immense
stock of Bleached and Brown Mus
Inns, Sheetings. Pillow Case Muslin,
Bed Ticks, Shirting-, Ginghams &c
500 pair of Ladies Back Hose to
go at cents per pair.
We keep at all times full stock
of Ladies and Gents Hose, made st
the harrisburg Hosiery Mill, that
now employs $50 hands
Call and get ticket, and whom
your purchases amount to $25.G0
we will present you with either of
the following articles
Elegant Folding Table.
Farmers Egg Case.
Book of Tickets of the Martins
burg Street Railroad.
Respectfully
III. G. BERRY.
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COW mHssIONEa's NouI.E.
Charles Stuckey. administrator of s. c.
Z. Welsh, deceased, plaintiff,
We

Charles Stuckey. administrator of s. c..
L. Welsh, deceased. Plaintiff,
VS..
Geo. W. P. Welsh and Julia o Welsh,
his wife Richard Alo, "a Wei b |,
Anna T.. Boyer Qpte " elsh) and
Aaron Boyer, her husband Rehecca
G. Morrow (nee Wesh) and Hauso on
T. Morrow, her husband Emily A !.
Rodrick (ne4 Welsh), and j. RAJ
dolph Rodrick, her has aud ; liza
Virginia Welsh Ella Moore inc
Welsh: Maggie e. Conklin { ee
Weish). and Charles Conklin, her
husband; Francis Walls lure Welsh)
the unknoN II heiTs of Annie Myers
(npe Welsh dec ased Richard W
Welsh George Welsh !; Angus E
Welsh Mary Ann We sh Virginia
Welsh Ella G. Welsh, widow OF,
William Cnnfon Welsh deceased
John g. Welsh, the adult chld. and
Jeplha G. Wesh, Clinton W. s., and
Bessie Welsh, the infant children OF
William Clinton Welsh deceased /,
defendants.
In Chancery, in the Circuit Court for
Berkeley County, Vest Virginia.
To all OF the parties to the above en-
titled cause BY decree of said Court
entered at the January, 1892, term
thereof, on the Goth day OF January
1892, the above entitled cause was re
ferred to the undei signed Commission
er in Chancery of said Court.
1st. To state and settle the accounts
of Charley Stuckey, Administrator of
s G. 2. Welsh, deceased
End. ascertain and report of what
real estate said S. g. p. We'sh died
seized
3rd. To ascertain and report the an
nual rental and fee simple values of
said real estate.
4th To ascertain and report the
debts against the estate Of said dece-
dent. in the order OF their priority.
5th. To report any other matters
deemed pertinent by him, or required
of him by the parties interested.
You will take notice that | have fix
ed upon
WEDNESDAY MARCH 10TH 1892
as the time. and my office in Martins
burg Berkeley County, Vest Virginia,
as the place for executing said decree
OF reference and if not completed on
that day the same will be continued
from time to time at the same place un
til finished.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
February, 1892
L. De WITT GERHARDT,
Commissioner in Chaucey.
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THE FRArERNAL CIRCLE.

The American Fraternal Circle is
now having q grievous time. They
want to change their proposition Of
paying members, aud the result is
they have been enjoined from paying
out any money, and their funds are
sought to be put in the hands OF the
Court. How they can keep expen-
sive officers, pay postage and large
salaries, and pay two dollars for one,
is a problem not to be solved by the
shrewdest mathematician, and how
people sxpext them to do SO, shows
remarkable gullabiIity.
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MR.. Blaine DECLINES.

Mr.. James G. Blaine has not only
declined TO be a candidate for the
presidency, but has closed the door
on all importuning friends, by de.
claring, that his name will not be be.
fore the convention for nomination.
The foremost man of his age in
craftsmanship, honored and respect
ed for his eminent ability by the great
mass of his own party, as well as by
his opponents, it would seem 1T
ting crown to his grand career to
make him Chief Magistrate Of the
Greatest Republic of the World.
But after all, to be known, honored
and hailed as 9 man greater than the
greatest Of titled chieftains, is dis.
tinction that cannot be surpassed.
We have always hoped to see him
president, firmly believing it due
him, and that in thus honoring him,
his own brilliancy and vigor of mind
would also honor the office, and re-
feet the advanced intelligence of the
people in placing him there. The
next best man will now be the ques.
ton for the people.
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CHANGES MADE
In the Command of the Baltimore and
CharIeston-Sohley and Remy Relieved.

WASHINGTON, d. G. February g.
There were some important orders
issued from the Navy Department
to-day. Captain w. S. Schley is re-
lieved from the command of the
cruiser Baltimore, and placed on
duty in charge of the Third Light
house District, with headquarters at
Staten Island, New York. relieving
Captain I'll. F. T. Ling. who is or
dered to command the cruiser Char
lesion.
Capt. Geo. G. Remy, is relieved
from his command and granted two
months leave of absence The Bal
timore is to be commanded by Capt.
VIM. Whitehead, who is at present
on duty at the Boston navy yard.
1t is stated at the Navy Depart
ment this morning that these orders
had no bearing on the Chilean cpl.
Sode, as the relief of Captains Schley
and Remy is matter OF rule, those
officers having already served more
than the regulation time as comman-
ders of vessels.
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Blaine Declines.

The denomination of President
Harrison at Minneapolis next June
was practically settled to-day.
Secretary Blaine this evening
made public the following letter,
which explains itself:
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 1892.
Hon. j. S. GARRISON, Chairman Of
the Republican Committee;
Ny Dear Sri am not a candi-
date for the presidency, and my
name will not go before the Repub-
lican National Convention for the
nomination. make this announce
ment in due season.
To those who have rendered me
their support owe sincere thanks
and am most grateful for their con-
fldence They will, | am sure, make
earnest effort In the approaching con-
test, which is rendered specially i'm
portant by reason of the industrial
and financial policies of the govern
ment being at stake. The popular
decision on these issues is of great
moment and will be of far-reaehing
consequence.
Very sincerely your,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
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HELP FOR STARVING RUSSIA Ms
The sympathetic heart throbs of
our Great Republic encircles the
globe, and goes out in aid to the suf-
tering of all nations. In every in
stance where humanity needed aid,
our staunch vessels have crossed the
trackless oceans, ladened with sub
stantial, invigorating and life giving
succor. Recently the stern side of
our government had to be reluctant
ly shown to a section ofSouth Ameri-
ca, bat now, the open hand of our
people, literally loaded with provis-
ions! goes forth by the ship load to
the starving peasants Of the icy en-
pire of the Great Russia. What
a noble exhibition of human kind
ness, and what a worthy exemplifica-
ton of Divine teaching ait is more
blessed to give than to receive"
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Blaine Will Not Retire.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. TO-
Secretary Rlaine's attention was call
ed this morning to story telegraph.
ed from Washington last night and
printed in some papers to-day that
he will shortly retire from the Cabi-
net.
Mr.. Blaine promptly and emphat-
ically said: "The story is false.
There is not a word of truth in IT.
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OBITUARY.-Died, on Tuesday,
Jan. 26th, 1892, at his residence
near Jones Spring, J. Madison Will
son, in the 55th year of his age.
The deceased was faithful in all the
relations of life AS husband and
father, he was all that the word de.
votion implies, and as neighbor and
friend he filled up nobly the duty
assigned him. He is held in loving
remembrance by all who knew him,
especially those who were on terms
of intimacy with him. He never
turned away those who were in need.
HIS sympathies always went out to
those who were in distress and his
charities were bestowed in accord
ance with the divine injunction, not
letting his left hand know what the
right hand did. During his illness
he was not heard to murmur or
complain and he seemed fully to re-
alize the fact that the All Wise
doeth all things for His own good
purpose. The large crowd thai as
sembled to pay their last tribute of
respect to his earthly remains show
ed that he shared largely in the
affection of the people and bore
testimony of the estimation in which
he was held in the community. His
earthly remains were attended to
to their last resting place on Thurs
day the 2Sth, oy concourse of sor-
rowing friends. The funeral ser
vices were conducted by Rev. j. G.
Kitchen, assisted by Rev. W. He'd
ges.
Lay him down gently, my husband to rest;
Fold his hands tenderly over his breast;
Close bis dark eyelids, his troubles are
Ger,
Take him, o Lord, to that beautiful shore.
Yes take him, o Lord, to that beautiful
shore,
There may he meet the ones gone before.
There waiting and watching, till one by
one come,
When life's Journeys ended, he'll welcome
us home.
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MIR. VIM. II. Beers, President of
The New York Life Insurance Com
pany, has resigned his position on a
pension of IS 900 dollars per annum.
Our resignation, on the same prin-
ciple, and at similar rate, can be
had at any time. Please consider it
rendered, to take effect Immediately.
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In Chaacery in the Circuit Court for
the County of Berkeley, West Va.
To all of the parties 10 the above en-
titled cause BY decree of said
Court entered at the January. 1892.
term thereof. on the 21st day of Jan
nary, 1892, the above entitled cause vas
referred to the undersigned Commits
sioner IN Cbaucery
1st. To Fate aud settle the accounts
Of Marion Jenkins admin stratrix of
John R Je kins, dece sed
2nd. To conve e he creditors of
SAID decedent ard audit the debts
aRairsf his estate III the order of their
priorities, If any
Sd. To report any other matter
which he may dem pertinent, or which
any of the parties interes;ed may re-
qulre him specially to state
You viii take notice that have FIX
ed upon
MONDAY, MARCH 14TH. 1892,
as the time, and my Office in Martins
bnrg Berkeley County. w Va. as the
place for executing said deere of refer
ence; and If 10 compl led ON that
day the same viii he con nurd frnm
time TO time AT tht same place until tin
ished.
Given nsder my hand this 6st das of
February. 1892
l.. DEWITT GERHARDT,
Commissioner in Cbancery.
feb. 8, At.
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A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
Two Young Girls Killed on the Railroad
Near Cameron.

CAMERON, w. Va, Feb. l0.-Two
girls Essie and Georgiana, aged re-
spectively fourteen and sixteen years,
daughters of William Criswell resld-
ing just west of Shepherds Tunnel,
seven miles west of here, met with a
horrible death this afternoon. They
were picking up coal along the track
of the Baltimore and Ohio and at
tempted to cross in front of the west
bound way tram. The younger fell
and her sister rushed to the rescue,
was struck and knocked down, and
died two hours afterward, while the
younger was cut in two by the cruel
wheels.
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In the Wake Of the Grip.

VIENNA, Feb. 9.-In succession to
influenza new epidemic, seemingly
Of poisonous origin, prevails here.
Its symptoms are fever, acute collie
and the election of blood Physicians
variously attribute it to the effect of
the influenza and to the use of bad
drinking water.
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-.----------------------
4 GREAT COMBLNA TION.

The Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad, through its president, Mr..
Mcleod, has consummated one of
the largest deals and combination
in railroad financiering and manage
ment that has ever marked the his
tory of such affairs. By this deal
they have acquired control of the
Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central
Railroads, ard also expect to obtain
control of the Delaware, Lackawanna
Il Western Railroad. The present
capitalization through this deal is es-
timated at $25O,OOO,OOO, and the
gross earnings are placed at $780,
100000.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified az the administra-
Tor. g. L. A, of the estate of Martin
l. Dorm, decd, all pc sons holding
claims against the sa d drcedrnt are
hereby notified to present. the same
properly auth nticated for settlement
TO the undersigned, and all parsons
knowing themselves indebed TO the
same are notifit d to make prompt set.
Element. l. DEW GERHARDT.
admir- c. T. A, of es' ate of NJ L.
Dorm, deed 2 6 st.
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West Virginia Court Of Appeals.

CHARLESTON, W, VA, Feb. IL
The Supreme Court of Appeals tran
sacted the following business today !:
The petition of w. Irvine Cross for
a writ of mandamus to compel the
West Virginia Central and Pitts
burg Railway Company to admit
him as a member of the board OF di-
rectors was refused, the court being
of the opinion that as no public ques-
tisn is involved in the controversy
the petitioner should first seek his
remedy in the Circuit Court.
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Executors Notice.

Having qualified as the executors of
the last will of Jonathan W. Thatcher,
decd, all persons knowing themselves
indebted to his estate are hereby notified
to promptly settle the same and all
persons having claims against his es-
tate are notified to file the same proper
ly vouched for audit and settlement.
J. NEWTON THATCHER !
JAMES Fl. SMITH,
Executors of j W. Thatcher, deceased
Jan Both. 1892. St.
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Nov eoss About ste Eakosas

il ihs tie II GIG iat 4 lus rated
ampAiet issued hs th Chica Mil
Waukee Il ST. Pad K b, garding
those growing states. nhose wonder
ful crops the past season haye at
tracted the attention of the whole
country. is full OF facts Of special
interest tor all not satisfied with their
present location. Send T., VIM. KEEL
", Jr., Travelling Pass Agens, 50
South Third Street, Philade phis,
Pa for a copy free of expense
fI3.2t.
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Our Future Fruit Crop

An examination Of the Smithburg
section of the fruit belt, revealed
that the peaches are considerably
hurt in the lower ground. On the
mountain side the damage is not SO
great
The Crawford varieties seem to
have suffered the most. The Heath
clipgs loose about SO per cent, Of
their buds, but if no further damage
is done, there is no necessity tor any
real alarm, as there is plenty of fruit
Hagerstoaoa Gazette.
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AUCTIONEER-

JOHN W DODD again offers his
services in the counties of Berkeley and
Jefferson. W. Va Clarke aud Frtder-
lex CountieslVa and Washington coun
ty, Md. Wi be thankful for q share
of pnblic patronage. Will auctionser
on per Cent. or lump the job. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. All communications
answered promptly Address, j. W.
Dood, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Dec. 26, 81 If.
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Wreck on the B. & o.

PIEDMONT, W. VA. Feb. 8.-A
quantity of stone, fell ON the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad a half mile
west of here this morning and an
east-bound freight ran into it, wreck.
ing the engine and twelve cars, six
of them going down i the embank-
ment into the river. The track was
blocked about four hours.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the creditors of S. G. P Welsh,
deceased
In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court of the County of Berkeley.
west Virginia, made in a cause therein
pending to subject the real estate of the
said S. G 2. welsh. deceased, to the
payment of his debts, you are require d
to present your Claims against the es
tate of sad $. 2. welsh for adjudi-
cation to l.. Dewitt Gerhardt Commits
sioner, at hrs office in said County on
or before the l6 h day of March, 1892
witness W. B. CoIslon, Clerk of he
said Court this 9th day of February
1892
w.B. CoLsToN, Clerk.
f6 Ct.
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NOTICE 10 CREDITORS

To the creditors of John R. jenkins,
deceased
1n pursuance of a dsciee of the Cir
cult Court of the County Of Berkeley,
made in cause therein pending 10 SUD
ject the rial estate Of the sad John
r. jenkins to the payment of his debts,
you ale required TO pre- sent your claims
against the estate of said John r. Jen-
kins for adjudication 10 L. Dew Ger
hardt, Commissioner, at his office in
said County on or tesove the 14th day
o. March. 1892.
Witness w. b Cols'on, Clerk of said
Court, this 9th day of February, 1892.
w. b. CoLsToN, Clerk.
fen &C,
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Senator Faulkner has informed as
that bids for the excavation OF foun-
dation of the public building will be
issued to-day. Get ready both to
lid and do the work.
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Maine is prohibition State. The
result of it is, that at Bangor two
hundred indictments were found by
the grand jury for selling liquor
without license.
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TRUSTEES SALE
PERSONAL PROPERTY

him by deed of trust dated Jan. 3, 1890,
and of record in the County Court CLERKS
office of Berkeley County. " Va, in Deed
Book No. 81. P. 45-6, made by John Brindle
to j Nelson Wisner, trustee for Mary
Keller the said trustee will sell at pub
lie auction at the residence of John Brin-
die on West Race Street, neaf the G V.
r. R. Freight Depot, Elevator, etc., at
o,clocl. N m on
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A GENUINE
GIvE-AWAY
SALE
80 DAYS, 30 DAYS, 80 DAYS.
Positively goods given away for 80
Days, 80 Days.

Having sold out my Grocery Depart
ment | now offer my entire stock
Dry Goods, Notions, Boots and Shoe
for sale in lump or each part seperaielf
possession will be given at once. 1
have positively given up rooms known
as the "Blue Front" Rooms. [ there
fore offer my entire stock TO the people
of Martinsburg and vicinity at their
own prices. Bear in mind all Boots to
be sold regardless of cost. Any reason
able offer will be accepted. Also great
sacrifice sale of Shoes.
100 pair Mems 50 Button Shoe for 81.
80 pair Chids regular soc. Shoe for 33c
SO pair Misses regular 81 .25 Shoe Use.
1000 yards Fruit of the LOOM
Bleached Muslin Sic.
1000 yards Fine Brown &c. Muslin 4c
1000 yards &c. Calico 4c
1000 yarns &c. Crash Sc
1900 yards Zoe all Linen Crash Sc.
1900 yards &c Light Calico BIC.
100 Chnds Merine Ves's sod at 15c. &c.
so regular 81 White Spreads Acc
500 pair Chllds 12c- Ribbed Hose &c
1000 pair 81 SO White Blankets 99c
1000 balls best Knitting Cotton only 4c.
500 d. zen Clark s o N, 7. Cotton at
&c. a spool, 8 spoos for 10c.
Bear in mind all White and Red
Blankets will be sod regaIdlesso OF cost.
A lot of Trunks and Vallses Tor sale at
your own price
Come and make an offer on them,
Now is your time.
Bear in mind This sale will only last IN
I'll stock is sold out As We don't
want TO move one dollars worth
of goods into the new room
which S being fitted
up Tor US.
COME AT ONCE.