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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Mr.. c. NJ. Shinn has disposed ofhis
interest in the Fairmont WeSf GUgin-
ian to his partner. Mr.. Lamar c.
Powell who assumes full control of
the paper. Under the management Of
the firm the Wea pUgfRiaH has been
one Of the leading newspapers of The
State, always battling manfully for
the Republican party, and we have
no doubt as to its success in the flu
ture. The newspaper fraternity will
keenly feel the loss of Mr.. Shinn, but
there is consolation in the assurance
that he does not intend TO desert West
Virginia, nor neglect the Republican
cause.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
HAD a LIVELY TIME.
MOST EXCITING DEBATE IN THE
- SENATE THIS SESSION.


Senator'S Woicott, German and Aidrich the
Principals in Lively scrinnnage Of
Representative Morse Obstructs
Legislation In the House.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-The debate
in the senate, which has proved the
most interesting and exciting Of the
numerous debates which have taken
n,aca in that hodv dur;ng tle extra.
brd;no-v sass;oa 49, On sha 60 raso1,,
~ oosaA
,oi in'roouceo oy ar. Duools l1sep.'
iaa.l lor the possponement OF consldera
uon OF the silver ny. The tariH and
the federal election laws until January
next, SO that the vacant seats from
Montana, Washington and Wyoming
NAV be filed in the meantime. After
q sneacb from, Mr. nnhois n favor ~
a. raso,,,t;on ana 49, 60, af.
AZ. ~ po o- no !. n.
In ~, enop.' = asainS' w. Az.
Cnandler thep., N. d. suggested It's
postponement FOR the present, sta1ng
that if it should become probable that
the vote on the repeal bill would be SO
close as TO he affected either wav nv
no a
49, - ~. - ..,.a-,,,;l,, /. -
iution, Du. tnat otnerwlse ne would OPP
po'e ~ MI. Woiou's ,ieep-' " ioJ ioi-
lowed Mr- bnandier. ne aavocateo
the resolution, protested against the
cruel and unusual endurance to which
he understood the senate was to be sub
jected to by requiring senators to sit
from II in the morning until midnight,
axI ,,oIo co,,a RI q
about Senator German Md being q
.'steerer" for the friends of the bill on
the Democratic side of the chamber,
and Senator Aldrich tR IL being like a
'.steerer' on the Republican side.
This taunt stung to the quick both the
senators alluded to, and they repealed it
Indignantly. Mr.. German came first
and with an appearance of much irri-
tation he defended his course, that Of
Senator Voorhees, and of the president
and turned the tables upon the Colorado
senator by suggesting that he had got
| his information as to what was con-
| tenplated by listening (either person
ally or through eavesdroppers) at the
doors of committee rooms. Mr.. VOL
/ colt re sented the insinuation with equal
| indignation and Mr., German toned
down the statement so as to deprive it
of some of its offensiveness. Finally
the resolution was sent to the calendar
and the repeal bill itself came up for
| discussion.
Mr.. Pasco Dem, Fla.) made a speech
against unconditional repeal. but say
/ ing that he would interpose no obstruc-
ton to vote. The DAYS debate closed by
a speech from Mr.. Teller rep, Colo } in
which he defended Mr.. Stewart rep,
New against the animadversions to
which he had been subjected on ac-
count of his discussing the presidents
course.
In the house three hours of the ses-
sion were occupied in an effort to secure
the adoption of resolution to which
there was no objection. This apparent
paradox was due to the attitude assumed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
aave Too Much Credit.

PARKERsBuRG, w. Va, Sept, 25.-J.
G. Smell of this city. doing business in
the name of ]. G. Smell, fancy grocer,
has suspended He occupied prom
ineat stand, but gave large credit and
failed to collect. A notice of a CON
stables sale has been posted on the front
door. Philadelphia, Cincinnati ana
local parties are caught. Assets II stock
only; liabilities about $1,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
THE M. E. CONFERENCE.
Preachers Gathered at Williamsburg.
Chaplain McCabe There.

Preachers Gathered at Williamsburg.
Chaplain McCabe There.
WILLIAMSBURG, Pa, Sept. 2S.-The
Methodist preachers have taken this
place by storm and they still continue
to come. The first business session was
held after the usual communion serv-
ice. The roll call showed very full
attendance. n P. Kerr was unani-
mously chosen secretary, NJ. D. Lich-
liter statistical secretary and Joseph
Horner treasurer, with almost the same
assistants as last year.
A committee was appointed to draw
up protest against the Geary act on
Chinese exclusion, in which committee
Drs. G. N. Smith, T. N. Boyle and J. c.
Pershing were appointed. DIR. Weller
of the American university at Washing
ton made an appeal to the conference
for funds DR.. Upham told of the
work in the theological schools of the
church. Reports were made by the
presiding elders of the five districts.
Allegheny district is in the lead with
200 converts during the last year and
four new churches established.
A very eloquent missionary sermon
was preached by Rev. 7. N. Eaton, D.
D.. of the Oakland NJ. E. church.
The pentecostal service was well at
tended, great interest was shown and
much good is expected from this part Of
the daily programme
In the owe ing the M. e. church was
filled to overlooking. many having to
stand in the vestibules and ON the door,
steps. The address of the evening was
given by Chaplain McCabe in his usual
highly interesting and impressive man.
ner. His address was on the mission
airy work of the past year. Many times
the audience was brought to tears and
again laughing at some anecdote. In
Chaplain McCabe the cause of missions
has great chieftain.
At the close of the chaplain's address
Bishop Joyce gave short history of
the Methodist missions in Europe.
The exercises of the day were closed
BY song from Chaplain McCabe and
the audience joined him in GLORY
Hallelujah."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

The Worla, of this city has chang.
ed hands. The enterprising firm Of
James F. Thompson & Co, are now
proprietors, Capt. w. B. Colston, well
known as veteran newspaper man.
pushes the pencil and clips exchanges,
and Mr.. Corney Stribling, thoroughly
versed in the art preservative, is pub.
Usher. Mr.. F. Vernon Aler, in a
bright valedictory, lays aside his ar
duous task. and we understand will
devote his attention to the practice OF
law. The World has our best wishes.
1t is still Democratic and will succeed
in everything but its politics.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
rule IS the first principle Of free gov
eminent New York Tribune.
Crop Report.

|
The September report Of the Statis-
tician Of the Department of Agricu'-
ture shows decline in all the staple
crops.
Corn is given at 76.7 per cent of an
average crop. decline of ten points
from the August report. The cause
is the general drouth that has prevail
ed.
The wheat crop can now be estirna-
ted more accurately than heretofore,
and it is placed at "a, the lowest since
1885, when it was ". The crop is
believed to be about 400, 900, 900 bush
els. The surplus of cereal with VIII oh
the year began has now been dispos-
ed of abroad. and the crop of 1898
alone will have to supply the home
demand and the further demand of for
eign countries. From this amount
must also be deducted about 10000
600 bushels needed for seed.
Having made decided advance,
wheat is firm. Germany reports a
large deficit of rye and may be expect
ed to increase her wheat purchases.
From the latest returns the drought
seems to have been quite disastrous to
the American crops. More or less OF
decline is announced in oats, rye,
barley, potatoes, and tobacco.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
prasged 10 Death.

PARKERsBuRG. W. Va. Sept. 25.-The
passengers on Baltimore and Ohio ac-
commodation train We're forced to wit
ness horrible sight with fatal results.
On road parallel to the track horse
carrying young woman namsd Jennie
Lanson frightened at the train, The
girl was thrown off, her foot catching
in the stirrups For soma distance she
was thus dragged, when she fell off aud
soon died. Her boly was horribly mu-
tilated hei head and shoulders being
crushed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

The Wheeling Register says Mr..
Wilson and his Democratic colleagues
on the Ways and Means Committee
"are pledged to revise the tariff i'll a
spirit of fairness to all interests, look
ing to secure the greatest good for the
greatest number. This does not
mean, surely. that American labor OF
any legitimate industry will suffer. -
Evidently the Register has forgotten
the latest utterance of the Democratic
party is that protective tariff is I'M
constitutional.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
THE FEDERAL ELECTION Law.


Its Repeal to Come Up Sept. 2G--CIoture
Proposed In the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-In the house
Mr.. Catchings Dem, Miss, from the
committee on rules. reported resolu-
ton providing that on Sept. 26 the
house shall proceed to the consideration
of the federal election bill: that debate
shall continue until Oct 8, at the close
Of which day the previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the
bill in all its stages, and that on Oct. 10
the various votes shall be taken without
debate or intervening motions. Mr..
Catchings demanded the previous ques-
ton and the yeas and nays were or
dered. The previous question was
ordered yeas, 175; nays, 4.
Mr. Reed, referring to remark made
by Mr.. Catchings, denied that he had
lectured the Democratic side. His
words had not been lecture; they had
been in the nature of an address to a
kindergarten school. Laughter He
contended that the house had estab-
lished one-man power-of which he
had formerly heard something him.
self-and he denounced the authority
which had been given to the committee
on rules to originate legislation.
Mr.. Catchings defended the speaker
in all his rulings and argued that the
committee on rules held the authority
to originate measures looking to the
order Of business. The report of the
committee on rules was adopted-yeas,
179; nays, 8.
In the senate Mr.. Platt rep, Conn,
offered resolution for the establish
ment of a cloture rule. Mr.. Plat
made such strong and clear argu-
ment to show the necessity for such a
rule that Mr.. Voorhees, Dem, Ind.) fell
called upon to express the debt which
the senate and the country owed to him
for it. The Junior senator from Mas
sachusetts. Mr.. Lodge tRep.) also sup
ported the proposed rule, although he
foresaw that it would place in the
hands of the Democratic majority the
power to pass bills changing the tariff
and repeating the federal election laws.
He insisted that if senatorial courtesy
permitted unlimited debate, that
courtesy must be reciprocated and must
permit votes to be taken Amend.
ments to Mr.. Platt's resolution were
offered by Mr.. Hoar rep, Mass.) and
Mr.. Hill Dem. N. " and the resolu-
ton went over Mr.. White Dem,
Colo.) argued for about four hours
against repeal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

When Mr.. Reed laid down the doc
trine and enforced it that Congress.
mar, while actually present in his
seat, could not be theoretically absent,
the whole Democratic party rose in a
body and with many shrieks OF
Gar p Tyranny" and the like,
declared that the right to filibuster
was sacred, inalienable, and firmly i'm
bedded in the Constitution. But now,
when Speaker Crisp in the effort to
destroy the election laws overrides
the rules which he himself formulated
and refuses to entertain lawful and
proper motions and appeals from his
decisions so refusing, the Democratic
party applauds him to the echo and
says that the right of the majority to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
FIVE KILLED, THREE INJURED


Boardinghouse In San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-An ex-
plosion occurred on Main street be-
tween Folsom and Harrison. Five poo
pie were killed and three seriously in
Jured. The explosion took place ON the
sidewalk in front Of John Curtains non
union sailor clearinghouse and is sup
posed to have been an explosion Of dyna-
mite with intent to injure non-nnion
sailors and to have been perpetrats d by
union sailors. George Holmes, a steve
dore and Brick McGinnis, a non union
sailor, were instantly killed. Charles
Bernard, aged 25; w. T. Mackenzie.
aged 90, and Edward Murphy. aged %,
died of their injuries after being re.
moved from the building.
William Gronan and Charles Owen
were fatally and John Curtain, jr., was
seriously injured. The injured were
removed to the receiving hospital, all
unconscious except young Curtain.
Three union sailors, Terrell, Woods and
Tracey were arrested on suspicion OF
having caused the explosion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

GREENFIELD, o., Sept 26.-Mr. ]. e.
Higgins, who met his death by being
burned in fire at Anderson, Ind, FRI.
day night. was former citizen of this
place and in business here. He was
very much esteemed. His wife, who is
a daughter of Mr. Harvey Litter. one
of our prominent farmers, is here visit.
ing her parents, and Mr.. Higgins body
has been brought here for internen',
which will be by the Odd Fellows. OF
which organization he was member.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
-
Perished In a Well.

FAIRFIELD. Ills, Sept 90. Il. A.
Kun.z. a wealthy farmer near Jefferson
vile. while digging well. was over
come by the damp, His wife discovered
his condition, and went to his rescue,
when she v rs also overcome. Both died
before assistance could reach them. In
recovering the bodies David Porter
barely escaped with his life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
Jeferson in Good Hcal,h.

BUzzARD's BAY, Mass, Sept. 2s.-
Mr.. JOSEPH Jefferson, the veteran actor,
who has been spending the summer at
his cottage here. said; Il have entirely
recovered from my recent illness and
my health has not been so good for a
long time" The new house which Mr..
Jefferson is erecting on the site of Crows
Nest, which burned last spring. is pro.
crossing rapidly and will be ready for
occupancy early next year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
The Pullman Company Sued.

GALVESTON, Sept. Eek Col lector
of Customs N. w. Quincy. a colored
man, has brought suit in the United
States court here against the Phi. man
Palace Car company for refusing to
iell him sleeping car berth in the
Galveston Hot Springs train year
ago. He alleges there were vacant
berths on the car in the agents hands.
but he was compelled to stand up tho
whole distance. Cunoy is one Of the
strongest Republican leaders in this
a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

WEIGH. W. Va, Sept. 26.-John
Willis, in order to prevent his l0-year-
old daughter from eating enough ches-
nuts to make her sick, told her that
they had been discovered to DO poison.
and that she had better try to get rid of
what she had eaten. The child, in an
effort to volnit, ruptured blood vessel
in her throat, and bled to death before
medical aid could reach her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
suIelded In Chicago

Pr PLEASANT, w Va, Sept. 26.-W.
b. Beller of l26 West Jackson street,
Chicago, is supposed to have committe
by jumping in front of an Illinois Cen
trail passenger train near Hyde Park
station. He was "a years of age AMI
went to Chicago last March from his
home in this place, where his father is
a minister. He was lawyer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Those Democratic papers who were
writing red-hot editorials about
Speaker Reeds methods, a few years
ago, are saying but little of Crisp
these days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
Broad Tired Wheels VS.. Narrow.


The subject of wagon tires is one
that is of interest to all persons, es-
pecially farmers. Outside the cities,
the burden of keeping up roads falls
almost exclusively on tillers of the
soil. 1t has long been a puzzle to
many persons why farmers persist in
buying vehicles with narrow tires. In
conversation with farmer a few days
since, he explained his preference for
narrow tires somewhat as follows :
When roads are soft vehicle with
narrow tires will run easier than one
with broad tires. In reply to the in
quiry as to how it would be with the
last one of half dozen or more teams
on the same road, he was willing to
admit that the hindermost would be
in a rut
Several cities are considering ordi-
nances to compel the use of broad-tired
wheels for heavy vehicles. The old
country is authority on roads, and it
is known that the use of broad tires
is great saving to streets and roads.
In Chicago a scale of licenses is likely
to be adopted whose amounts shall be
in proportion to the width Of tire and
weight of load commonly carried, in
Guiding the wagon weight
The minimum fee is 81 for all We
hicles, and this is all that is to be
charged for any and all vehicles whose
width of tire is not less than AZ
inches, no matter what amount of
weight they bear.
For wagons with tires ~ inches
wide or less the license is S. for one
ton and rises from that to $50 for four
tons. For the latter weight on tires
of and 34 inches the tax is $50 and
for 4 inches $40, smaller weights bear
ing proportionately smaller license
fees.
The ordinance ought to secure the
benefit it is intended to yield unless
it is crippled by the fact that it makes
no provision for detecting whether a
licensee is telling the truth or not
when he applies for his license.
We would be glad to publish ex-
pressions of opinions from our sub
scribers in the hope that agitation
may result in a better understanding
of the subject, the adoption of broad
tires, and consequent Improvement
in the roads
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

WEIGH, w. Va, Sept. 26. Sheriff
Effier has received telegram from
Tucker station requesting the arrest OF
Thomas Vest for the alleged attempt OF
Vest to murder his wife at that place.
Vest and his wife are from North Fork.
and arrived there and remained in the
reception room ut the depot until the
early train Vest was intoxicated, and
during the wait he and his wife had
several quarrels Jealousy was the
cause of the attempted tragedy. The
extent of injuries to the woman are moi
known.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

The Philadelphia Redo,a admits that
Crisp is administering doses of Reeds
medicine. The other Democratic
papers will now please take back all
the hard things they said some years
ago,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Don't forget that the few mills that
are running are doing SO only to fill
present orders. They are taking 10
chances on the future with Democracy
IN power
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Why is the Washington Post so
anxious for cloture? We remember a
few short years ago, when federal
elections were before the Senate that
the Post bitterly fought such a proceed
uTa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
Durbin Appointed Receiver.

PARKERsBuRG, w. Va, Sept. 25.-F.
r. Durbin, formerly cashier Of the First
National bank Of this city. bias been ap.
pointed receiver OF the Buckhannon
Lumber company, which recently as
signed. The company employs 1000
men. and will start up at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
WHY IT WAS
The Democrats Left Out the Railroad
Labor Plank.

A special to the Cincinnati Post,
from Columbus. Ohio, says
A little incident in connection with
the campaign has leaked out and is
creating considerable amusement
There is an entirely new organization
at the Democratic headquarters this
year, the veterans in such work being
succeeded by new men selected by Mr..
Neal, the candidate for Governor.
Naturally. the burning questions
of the hour, in the language of the
political orators, are handled in way
that is as new as it is refreshing. At
the State convention in Cincinnati
the employees of the various railroads
in the State asked that the Democrats
incorporate in their platform plank
favoring weekly payments and max
ing employers liable for injuries sus-
tanned through carelessness on the
part of the employer.
This was asked in the interest of
labor, but the request was ignored
and no explanation was made. The
result Of this was not only the arous-
ing of railroad employees. but kindred
organizations were also indignant.
Seeing this, the Democratic State
committee has sought to counteract it
by issuing circular which is marked
sacredly confidential In speak
ing Of the reason why this plank was
omitted from the platform, the follow
ing remarkable statement is made:
To have embodied the plank in our
platform would have incurred the en-
nifty of every corporation in the State
Of Ohio, and thereby jeopardized the
success of the party in the coming
campaign. We believe i'll the justice
of your demand, and if successful in
electing our Governor and majority
of the Legislature, we pledge ourselves
that the Governor in his message will
recommend all that has been asked
for i'll your petition.
The frank admission of a fear of
corporations and the official pledge of
what Mr.. Neal shall recommend in
his message if elected, is causing con-
siderable discussion among Demo
Gratis as we'll as Republicans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Those papers which, having carved a
cancer out of Cleveland, wanted to
take tumor from Secretary Carlisle,
were greatly disappointed when it was
announced that an operation was un-
necessary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Counterfeit silver dollars are said
to be in circulation. We can scarcely
believe it for the reason that accord
ing to President Cleveland the genu-
Inc are SO debased as to be worthless.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

There is quite contest going on as
to who shall become the possessor OF
the West Virginia Worlds Fair build
ing. Several West Virginians and
number of persons from other States
are likely to become bidders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

CORNING, II. Y, Sept. e7.--Dr. An
drew J. Ingersoll, well-known through
ont this state. and one Of tho most
prominent opponents Of tho Sweden
borgia doctrine and system OF treat
ments, died at his home in Pinewood
Cura
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
DAN s7zWENj G0IITY:


ROANOKE, w. VA. Sept. 2s.-The in
dictment against Dan Shawen for the
murder Of Absalom Iser. was tried here.
and resulted in his conviction, the ver-
dict being murder IN the first degree
without qualification. This is the first
conviction with the death pena lty in
this county since the war, although
there have been some ten murders.
Shawen received thu verdict with APP
parently stolid indifference. betraying
only the slightest concern after he un-
1erstood that it meant death.
1t is not likely that any grounds will
be presented that will justify new
trial, and Shawen will probably DO SEN
fenced to die on the gallows early il
November.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

Congressman Breckenridge declares
that he is not guilty of any of Miss
Pollard's charges. If this be true, a
great big explanation is due from the
Kentuckian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30

BROOKLYN, Sept. 26.-Dr. Talmage is
urging the celebration of the two thou.
sandth anniversary of the birth of
Christ by great convention from all
over the world in New York, Brooklyn
and Jersey CITY
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-30
Killed AocI,ientally by M, cousin.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Sept. 23.-Ar-
thur Allender's little boy was accident
ally shot and instantly killed by his
cousin near Red House. Both children
are under 6 years