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Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27
The ScA1PERs' GOLDEN HARVEST.

eff the scalpers all over the coun-
try can not make small fortune this
year." said a passenger man yester-
day, "then they had better pull up
stakes and get out of the business.
Never since l have been connected
with railroads have such opportun-
tiles been given them to rake in the
dollars. The railroads have all a
cutting rate fever on and none of
them feel disposed to live up to any
agreement, but have made up their
minds to go it alone. The Chris
tan Endeavor convention in New
York and the G.. A. r. encampment
in Washington, D. c., will give the
eastern scalpers a show, while the
Knights Templar conclave at Den
yer, both national political conven-
tons at Minneapolis and Chicago,
the Knights of Pythias conclave in
Kansas City and the Columbian Fair
dedicatory services in Chicago next
October have given the western
scalpers chance to keep the wolf
from the door,"
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

immediate interest in the sources of
that river. The same is true of every
similar river.
think it would be a surprise, as
well as instructive amusement, to
some readers, especially some young
persons, to make a calculation of the
quantity of water which falls on a
given surface of ground in ordinary
and in extraordinary rains. You can
make rough estimate of the extent
of land drained by any stream with
which you are well acquainted. An
extraordinary rainfall in this part of
the world is one Of an inch of water;
that is, one in which one cubic inch
of water fall on every square inch of
ground. The American gallon beng
231 cubic inches of liquid, it is not
a hard problem for any boy or girl
to ascertain how many gallons of
water, in such a rain, fall on a square
mile, or any other estimated area of
land. In the economy of nature all
this water flows off, or is evaporated,
or is employed in the chemistry of
nature. Perhaps you can get new
idea of the greatness of a rainfall in
another way. Take valley or level
country ten miles square, or whose
surface is one hundred square miles,
and let an inch of rain fall on it.
Now gather all this water into a
tank or lake. Suppose it should all
flow into a reservoir of a mile square.
How deep would that lake be? l
forbear answering the question, in
order that young readers may i'm
press the facts on their minds by
working out the figures.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

A Washington dispatch says the
committee Of conference on the sun
dry civil appropriation bill has made
Unexpectedly rapid progress, and sue
ceeded in adjusting all the points of
difference between the two houses
except in regard to the Worlds fair
appropriation of $5,UOO,OOO, in re-
gard TO which they will report total
disagreement. The other senate
amendments, some 800 in number,
which were non-concurred IN by the
house, provide for an addition to the
bill of about 100000, distributed
through almost all the branches of
the service which it covers. The
senate conferees agree to recommend
that the senate abandon about $4,-
100000 of this amount, and the
house conferees agree to recommend
that the house agree to grant the re.
manning 100000. The conferees
have stricken from the bill all the
new legislation inserted by the hOase
in regard to district attorneys and
marshals. The managers on tn
part Of the house consent to the - n
ate increase of the appropriation 70
surveying the public lands :Yron
100000 to $4,000, and Va riou
other large amendments are a gree,
TO or compromised.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

The following advertisement APP
pears in the Westville Globe of July
81: "Parties that have been chas,
ing my 6 year old girl with pitch
forks, clubs and rakes and making
trou BILE generally, are hereby notified
that if it is not stopped l will use the
law to the full extent. i am here to
stay and mean what say" The
writer is supposed to be trying to
convince the community that he is
not a Quaker.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

The call for the holding of the
Republican territorial convention
should be issued. 1t is only little
over three months till election day;
there is large amount of work to
be done after the nomination. The
sooner the nomination is made and
the party policy outlined, the better.
New Mexican.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

James Hetherington, a resident of
Las Cruces, N. NJ, was robbed of
$500 by three card.monte men on
Santa Fe train at Hutchinson on
Thursday. The Hutchinson News
says; "a man who reads the papers
and tries to keep posted ought to
know better then to bet on another
mans tricks"
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

The Atchison Globe is good au-
thority on the chigger. 1t says: at
may make you feel better. Catch a
chigger, and put it under a powerful
microscope, and you will see lots of
parasites on it that are biting and
having as good a time as it has when
it gets on YOU"
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27
CHEAP RATES.

The "Santa Fe route" have excur-
sion tickets now on sale at very low
rates to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Salt Lake City and Ogden,
and during the month of July will
have low rates to New York City,
Saratoga Springs, N. Y; Helena,
Mont, and other points. Call at the
ticket office for particulars.
d. J. MACDONALD, Agent.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27
SILVER PRODUCTION.

A table giving the production of
silver IN the United States last year
has just been published by the Los
Angeles Herald. From it we clip
the following figures:
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

The Arizona agriculturist seems
TO be having trouble: Grasshoppers
have destroyed the corn and vegeta-
ton of all kinds in Williamson Val
ley, l6 miles northwest of Prescott,
Arizona. They appeared in swarms
like in Kansas in 1878. They are
the first in Arizona for years.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27
Goss Military Institute.

chartered school for the higher education of the The
Der of Boarding Cadets received limited Cultured
boy Development of character specially Physical Culture
Music Oratory Shorthand included regular
study Specialists employed large Campus shaded with
shade Aean Hot and Cold Baths Health
passed Altitude 1000 feet above level Send Catalogue
COL. ROB'T s. COSs, a. M
ROSWELL N M
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27
TEE Conn cRop.

There seems 10 be a differ ence of
opinion as to the effects Of the hot
weather in Kansas and To- wa. A
Kansas dispatch says;
zone Of the biggest graf buyers
Of central Kansas, who has just re-
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

For SALE OR TRADE - 100 acre
ranch near Rociada, N. M. Good
buildings and growing crop. Will
sell at bargain if taken soon.
S. p. FLINT.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

If you drop 10 cents per week in
the FREE PRESS slot we will do the
rest.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

Total. 1915, 04S,l 9s
In the face of these figures who
can say that America can not handle
the silver problem?
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-07-27

1t is estimated that one-half the
value of the ore was silver, which
would give the total silver produc-
ton at SOS, $4,000. The product of
each country is then given, from
which these figures are condensed:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

THE SECRET OF ITS SUCcEss.-What
is the secret Of" Little Lord Faunt
leroy's" hold on the heart of the
public? 1t is hard to say. At first
one is inclined to say it has the
touch OF nature which makes the
whole world kin; but candor and
sober thought compels the acknow-
Judgement that this is not nature.
Instead, it is the ideal. There never
was a boy like Cedric, and yet every
one who knows and loves child of
that age sees in him traits ofhis own
child. This direct appeal TO the
heart of everybody, combined with
the departure from the hackneyed
plays with men heroes and women
heroines, is what makes the play
worthy of the success it has won. No
play like it has ever been produced.
1t appeals to human nature, and
goes straight to the heart through
any amount of thickness by its own
intrinsic beauty. 1t is pure and
healthy play, good for the cause of
the drama and good for the people
who witness it, as all will attest who
go to the Martin Street Opera House,
Monday afterno, and night, April
18th, when this greatest of metropo-
Titan successes will constitute the
bill for the evening.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

GUBERNA TORIAL CANDIDA TIES.
Quite an amount of speculation
has been going on as to who might
be nominated for Governor by the
republicans. We do not believe in
fixing up things before a convention,
and the circular soliciting, method is
a popularity that conventions would
do well to abolish. However, so
much has been said about Messrs.
Elkins and Atkinson as to draw out
considerable discussion and com
ment. Mr.. John Frew, of the Intel
tigencer, has also been spoken of i,
and, as yet, no intimation has been
made by either of these gentlemen
as to their acceptance of the honor,
That is right. We commend them
Tor it, and in so doing add that eth.
er of them will make candidate
worthy the support of the people.
and in whom they can safely trust
their best interests. The outlook. ia
that there will be battle in this
State the coming fall that will settle
the tue business beyond controversy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16
AN HISTORIC PERSON DEAD.
He Was One Of the Jurors Who Tried
John Brown-0ther Deaths.

SHEpHERDsTowN, W. VA, April
lI.-Wm. Rightstine, one of the old
est and most influential citizens of
this place. died, a tier few days ILL
ness, at an early hour this morning,
at the advanced age of eighty-four.
His death leaves but one of the
twelve jurymen who convicted John
Brown, the leader of the Harpers
Ferry instruction in 1859, Geo. w.
Boyer, of Shenandoah Junction, be-
ing the only survivor, who is, judg-
ing from appearances, apparently 3
young man. Mr. Riehtstine was
one of the originators of the Jeffer-
son Savings Bank of this place, aud
a director until his death; has been
mayor OF the town, county magis-
trate several terms, and an active
member of the Lutheran Church for
many years. He leaves two sons
and three daughters, all grown and
comfortably provided for.
Mrs. Edward Osborne. a beloved
and esteemed lady living near this
place, died in Baltimore at the hos
pital Yesterday from a tumor IN the
stomach. She was a Miss Lansdale,
of Monrovia, Frederick county, Md.
She leaves a husband and one little
daughter. Her age was about thir-
ty-three years.
Mrs. Fannie Chapline. widow of
the late Isaac Chapline, died at her
home. near town, yesterday from
cancer in the breast. She was a lady
who was highly esteemed in the
community. Her age was forty-six
years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

SNAP SHoTs The Jurors attend
court promptly.
Water pipesare about being laid to
the new Jail.
The trial of ex-policarnan E. J.
Smith for shooting at Mr.. L. G.
Matthaei resulted in acquital. At
best it was only unlawful shooting,
but it was close shave all around
and should not be repeated.
The boom needs water pipes and
belt line of railroad to insure
growth to factories and bring in ad
ditional plants. Put both in as a
primary basis for growth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16
HEDGEsvILLE.

Among invalids IN our midst we
note JAS. Slaughter, Jr.
e. P. Miller has entered the en-
ploy OF j. II. Miller & Sons.
Rev. W. T. level and wife spent
Monday last in Martinsburg.
Several residents of this place
were summoned before the Grand
Jury the past week.
The various churches will hold
appropriate Easter religious SER
vices on Sunday next.
Mr.. Geo. Means and family have
moved to the village renting the
dwelling of Mrs. NJ. Z. Gaff
DR.. j. T. Harris lost a valuable
riding and driving horse the past
week, supposedly from paralysis.
Mrs. Timothy Nihion has taken up
her abode among US, occupying the
residence of Miss Laura Harley.
We learn that the Grand Jury had
several cases of minor offenses to in
vestigate during the April session.
There is considerable surmise as
to what will be the outcome of the
West-Harris difficulty in this place.
Mr.. P I. Mussetter has rented a
portion of the residence of Mrs.
Thomas sister of Mrs. Fannie Weav-
err.
Mr.. A. G. Stewart and wife, who
came from Wheeling, on Tuesday
last returned to their home on
Monday.
Mrs T. B. Weaver, is having her
residence painted and weather
boarded which will add much to its
appearance. REpoRTER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16
JUDGE ARMSTRONG RESIGNS.

To THE VOTERS OF THE COUNTIES OF
PENDLEToN, GRANT, HARDY, MIN
ERAL AND HAMPSHIRE:
After my long illness last fall, my
physicians-as also friends in var
ious parts of the circult--advised me
not to resign my Office, hoping that
with care during the winter would
be able to resume the duties in the
spring. Whilst / held long term
of court in this place in February
without inconvenience, yet the ma
ture of my complaint continues such
as to render long journeys over rough
loads and In bad weather hazardous.
For that reason | have determined
to resign my office of Judge Of the
18th judicial Circuit, and have 80
informed Gov. Fleming-tne resig-
nation to take effect from the goth
day of this month
This is done that he may have
time to select my successor and you
time to make your wishes in the
matter known to him.
In severing the relation that hiss
so long subsisted between US, | de-
sire to express my highest apprecia-
ton of the confidence reposed in me
and of the kindness and respect with
which l have been so generally
treated by you, by the officers of the
several courts and by the members
of the bar.
I'D. ARMSTRONG
April 4, 1899.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

"a SYMPHONY IN CoLoRs ri $
what you would call the dress dis
play at the Spring Opening at EN-
merits & Fiery's. We had the pleas
ure of seeing several city openings,
and can truly say that Messrs. EN-
inert & Fiery are quite metropoli-
tan. Thompson's Orchestra dis
coursed sweet music, while the store
was full of admirers taking in the
sights. Everything was beautifully
arranged in each department; dress
patterns of latest and lovliest styles,
hats and bonnets daintily trimmed,
ribbons, laces, notions and carpets
of almost every hue were nicely ar
ranged all over the whole room.
The glimpse of one bonnet, as the
lady said, "took her breath The
windows also lacked nothing that
could have made them more attrac-
tive. The firm has laid in a large
stock of goods that will be sure to
please all it's patrons. Everything
in the dry goods and millinery line
is to be found, and the prices so low
that nothing but a lack OF willing
ness will prevent anyone from buy
ing. To best describe the opening,
we can simply say it was a grand
success.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CouNe1L.---
Last Thursday night there was o
meeting Of the city council. Mayor
j w. McSherry presided, and all
the members were present except FL.
G. Berry.
The street committee made sever
al re concentrations
lst, that South street, in third
ward, be GRADED as soon as possible.
Estimated cost $500.
End, that Stephen street be open
ed and extended as soon as the
weather settles enough to Justify be-
ginning the work
Bird shat one of its members, Mr..
Sullivan, report To the committee
the cost (estimate) of repairing East
Burke street before the committee
make any rec ,mmendaiion.
4th, that the macadamlzing of
BOYD avenue be deferred for the
present.
9Th, that Gne of its members, Mr..
SchilI. obtain estimate OF cost ofw wall
ing Tasca osa creek, near the Han
nisxile Dist lery, and report to the
comm ttee before further action be
Iecomm ID d.
9Th. tile committee gave the grade
to Henry Scharff, on West Race st.
for pavement.
Messrs. Geo. d. and Louis Lam
bert were given permission to i'm
prove their property on Queen St.,
between the store rooms of III. s.
Hyde and L. c. Gerling.
The application of w. II. Craw-
ford for exemption from tax on the
wooden mill was received and refer
red to real estate committee.
The following applications for
liquor license were received and APP
proved: G. R. O'Neal. VIM. Rut-
ledge, w. j. Lambert, @. S. Moore,
Chas. Thumel, Geo. Criswell, Ed. M.
Larkins, K. CIeque, Peter Mouse.
Jacob Schleuss. A. B Stewart, P.
Strausner. w w. Westphal, jos. II.
Little, Schill and Williams, Porter
& Combs, Little & Eberle, also to
Mrs. Maggie Fountain, provided she
furnish sufficient bond. Bottling
licenses were also granted to G. Il.
Quenzel and F G. Kimmerling. For
pool and billiard tables licenses were
granted to W. j. Lambert and Ed
M. Larkins.
The communication from the Rus
sian Relief Fund was received, and
a meeting of the citizens called for
the nsxt night to take steps in the
natter.
A committee, consisting Of coun
cilmen Lamar, Kaufman, Martin.
Doad, Schill, and city solicitor EN-
inert, was appointed to make arr
engagements for next election, and
examine the new election law.
All persons having rubbish on
their premises were ordered to re-
move the same ey May 10th.
The sewer on Race street was Or
dered to be cleaned.
The light committee was instruct
ed to place light on West Burke
street.
The W. q. Telegraph Company
was notified to remove pole on Col
lege street, near Burke.
Messrs. S. w. Walker, agent, An
drew Grady, H. G. Berry, agent, and
r. W. Greer were notified to lay
pavements in front of their property.
Nuisance committee was ordered to
have tree removed on West Race
street.
Mr.. G. w. Schill was instructed
to have pavement laid in front of
property of Samuel Baker, at the ex-
pense of the corporation.
Mr.. G. W. Schill was awarded the
contract for the stone wall along
Tuscarora creek, above referred to,
for 300.
The engineer of water power, MIR.
Jacob Shaffer, made a report. A
committee was appointed to visit
water works and report at next meet
ing. Council adjourned to meet
nril 18th 700
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

BUEN AVIsTh.

The recent freeze has damaged
the fruit considerably.
Mr.. VIM. Becker has moved to the
property recently vacated by Mr..
Cruzen.
House and yard cleaning and gar
den making seems to be the order oil
the day.
Mr.. James Daily, Jr., is beautify-
ing his residence with a coat OF
bright paint.
Mr.. VIM. Frankenberry has pur.
chased the CruzeD farm and he is
now making preparations to stock ii
with peach trees.
We are informed that the county
superintendent found that the schol-
ars at the Scrabble school were fur
Their advanced in their studies than
any other scholars in the county,
save Hedgesville. This school is
taught by j. F. B. Gregory.
Many OF our young folks were the
invited guests Of Miss Mamie Thrush
on April the first. They had a
sweet sticky time pulling taffy for q
while, after which they engaged in
games of various kinds. Refresh
ments were served, and all joyfully
returned TO their homes.
Some persons wish to know il
there is to be an entertainment at
Ridenour's at the close of the school.
The teacher thinks it prudent to
abandon the idea, as it would neces
sarily distract the minds of his pupils
from their regular studies, which he
thinks Of more Importance than the
necessity of an entertainment.
CLEOPATRA.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16
Shot Five Days After His Wedding.

DANvILLE, Va, April 12.-Sev-
eral days ago, William Boulding, of
Patrick county, was robbed of GER
tain articles of clothing. He went
across the line into North Carolina,
captured a man suspected OF the
theft, and marched him back to the
county seat. He took his prisoner
to the sheriff's house, but he ran off,
followed by Boulding, who shot the
fugitive and killed him. The wife OF
the deceased went to the county seat
to-day and identified him as Charles
Newton, of Richmond, formerly a
sailor. He had been married but
five days. Boulding had no warrant
for the arrest of Newton, and popu-
lar feeling is against him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

The United States Senate adjourn
ed over until Monday next. That
body passed number of bills, inclId-
ing one appropriating $5U0,OO0 for
the erection in Washington of an ad
ditional fire proof building for the
National Museum. The House spent
the session in debate on the naval
appropriation bill.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

MESSRS. IA ULKNER AND CANE
DEN.
The assumption has been, and still
is, that, if the democrats secure the
legislature, there would be a contest
between Senator Faulkner and ex-
Senator Camden, for election to the
U. S. Senate. Recently, it was an
noHnced, by the Wheeling Register,
and the Baltimore Sun, that Mr..
Camden had withdrawn from the
Race, and that Mr.. Faulkner would
be without an opponent. But, "pres-
to. change," now comes the announce.
ment, through the Register, by Mr.
Camden, to the the effect that he had
not yet announced himself a candi-
date, and therefore could not with
draw, and the question to whether
or not he will become a candidate
would be determined in the future.
That is cute, and as there is, always
a hereafter, the waiting process must
go on.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16
From the eerardstown Times.

Mr.. Edgar B. Stewart, of the
Statesman office made us a pleasant
call last Sunday night.
We are informed that a great
many trees on the west side of the
mountain are dying from some un-
known cause, and the lumber sawed
from them is of but little value.
Mr.. Jas. W. Morrison died at his
residence near Inwood March 25th,
after lingering illness of consump-
ton, in the thirty sixth year of his
age. He leaves widow and six
children. He was a son of the late
Amos Morrison and a brother of
John A. Morrison, of this place.
Interment at the Presbyterian grave
yard.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

at the closing concert Of /" Dana 3
Musical Institute last evening,
Miss Sarah Kennedy-who has
studied in this place for the past
three years.acquitted herself adj
mirably. Miss Kennedy never fails
to please, but on last evening, her
voice sounded a new ring OF enthu-
siasm, which charmed the audience,
because of its strength and clearness
against the heavy background Of or
chestral accompaniment. Warren
(O) Chronicle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

The Government of The United
States has voluntarily rendered Italy
the sum,of 1875, 900 francs, or $4,000
dollars, to be distributed among the
heirs of the three Italians found to
be subjects of Italy, and killed in
the tragedy at New Orleans. This
has been accepted, and the relations
between the two governments are as
cordial as ever. This puts Chill in
a bad position for damages in muir
dering our sailors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1892-04-16

Hon. w. II. H. Flick was elected
special Judge on Thursday last, and
filed the position to dot. We vot-
ed for him, and then served notice
of contest because the election was
not in according to the law of Aus
tralia CD such matters. We now
Withdraw the notice, until after the
election of two delegates from Berke-
ley and one from Morgan county to
the legisIature.