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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-05

Writing of the uniform good fortune that
has attended William c. Whitney through
bis life, an Eastern journalist, who knew
him WELL recently remarked that in none
of his ventures was he more happy
than in his choice Of a good wife.
Her history naturally merges in that
of her husband. He had attended
Yale College with Oliver II. Payne, son of
the Standard Oil millionairei of Cleveland,
Ohio, Henry B. Payne, aud doubtless
through him became acquainted with his
sister Flora. They were married after his
graduation from the law college.
1t is only since her husband became Sec
rotary of the Navy in the administration of
President Cleveland that the American
public came to know and TO be interested
in Mrs. Whitney. With the immense for
tune Of the Payne family at her command
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-02-05
WANTS SAFE CONDUCT.

Rochefort to Come Back to France to
Testify.
PARIS. Feb. 4.-Millevoye proposes to ask
the Government to grant Henri Rochefort
safe conduct in order that he may come to
Paris and give evidence IN regard to the
payments alleged to have been made by
Cornelius Herr to NJ. Clemenceau.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
No offence to Give Bride in West Va

PARKERsBURG, W. VA, Nov. IA
Judge Foreman handed down q very
important opinion at the term of the
Writ Circuit Court just ended. In
the case of the State VS.. r. B. Ora
ham and others, indicted for bribery
at the municipal election held in
Elizabeth in April of the present
year, the indictments were drawn I'M
der section 8, chapter 5, of the code,
and charged the defendant, R. B.
Graham, with having conveyed GER
tain real estate in the town Of Eliza
beth, containing about twenty feec
square, TO some twenty odd persons
under an agreement and with intent
that at said election they would vote
for Stephen Merrill for mayor, and
F. P. Dotson, I. r. Clinton and Ed.
ward Shifiet for councilmen.
On a motion to quash the indict-
ment, Judge Foreman held that the
indictment was good in form, but
that section 8 of chapter S did not
make it an offence to give a bride
and only made it an offence to receive
the same, and entered judgment
quashing the indictment on that
ground. In doing SO he held that
there was cGsus omissus in the
statute in not providing a punish
ment for the giving of brides. If
this decision is law it is no offence
for persons to use money or other
things of value to influence voters to
vote for any particular candidate or
on any particular side Of any ques-
ton to be decided at any election.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
A Robber Gang Broken Up.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Nov. 10
Saturday Henry Bedford was arrest.
ed near New Martinsville and
brought to Jail here. He is thought
to be implicated in numerous thefts
in small river towns from Sisters.
vile down. He is the fifth of gang
lodged in Jail here since Thursday
Fred Bailey and brothers, John
Shamlin and James Pyles were ar.
rested first. Shamlin, Pyles and
Bailey were caught on house boat
and in their possession was found
enough booty to secure conviction by
the United States and also WestVir.
ginia and Ohio authorities.
The gang which has been terroriz.
ing small towns along the Ohio Riv-
er railroad between here and Wheel
ing have robbed several towns, a
postoffice at st. Mary's and two in
Ohio. U. S. Post-office Inspector
Samuel Hooten and Deputy Marshal
Mehen have successfully run the
gang down after clever and persist
ent work. Sheriff Reynolds, OF
Peasants county also assisted. One
of the men, Fred Bailey, has confess
ed and has implicated about one doz-
en- men A man named Broh, sup
posed to be the ringleader, is still at
large.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
TIE UNEMPLOYED.

They are numerous just now. On
election day they did not stop to
think as to the result of their ballot.
Mr.. Cleveland gets $4,000 year
with a whole heap of other goodies
added. The working man sucks his
thumbs with nothing to do, and ba-
bles come into their families as well
as to Mr.. Cleveland's. Let the jug.
gernaut of fat, divide the spoil that
he got through misguided laborers
or not tinker TO ruin established in
dustries of the country, which here
tofore gave employment at good pay.
1t is going to be hard winter and
without employment comes stafva-
ton, and with that, necessity knows
no law and crime follows. There is
nothing mysterious about living
snch as surround the borning and the
dying. The human frame must
have sustenance and a man with wife
and children must have work that
they may live. 1t is protection in
the squarest form. Will the present
administration bearken to the voices
of the unemployed
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Our Forty lmmortaIs.
A PUZZLE, WITH MONEY PRIZES

A well-known author has been asked by
a large N. 7. publishing house TO write a
book about the Forty American Immor-
mortals. The author is willing to under
take the commission, but he does not know
who the forty Americans are who, by deeds
or works, have so distinguished theme elves
as deservedly to have won the forty high
est places in American history, SO he az
pealS to the judgment of Knights and La
dies of the Round Table, who read the In
DEPENDENT, and offers them in Fay ment
for such Judgment. $50, a$1G, S., and
nine 81, in prizes to the twelve who send
lists bearing the greatest number of the
forty names that receive the highest num-
Der of votes in this contest.
Include only native or naturaliZed eiti-
zens of the .. s., men or women, whose ca
reers have been completed by death The
contest is open to all who have not passed
their 18th birthday. lfyou have not and
are not member of the order mentioned.
apply to Harper's Young People for a
membership certificate. Application may
be sent with your list. There are no en-
trance or other fees. Write the names
one below the other, number them consec-
utively, and place your full name, with
address at top of same, not different
sheet. Mail lists not later than Jan. 1st.
1894, to Hdrper's Young People, Franklin
Square, New York. and put the words
Ground Table" in the lower left-hand cor
ner of the envelope. At the head of the
list of names place figure 5-good size
The names thatreceive the highest number
Of votes, and therefore the prize list, will
be published, with names OF the fourteen
prize winners-those who vote nearest
this list-in as early issue as possible az
ter the close of the contest on the date
named. 1l-lS,5t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
ATTACKLNG HAWAIL.

Like poisoned asp, secretary
Gresham, ex- Republican Postmaster
General and ex-U. S. Judge, sym
hol Jumping jack, is now trying to
destroy the Democratic party. We
have heard of one republic trying to
establish another, but who ever
heard of republic trying to estab-
lish monarchy +? The duskey de-
throned queen of Hawaii has an
Englisbman either as husband or
paramour, and Gresham and Cleve-
land want to put her back to rule oy-
er a people who detest her. tits thought
however that the provisional govern
ment is strong enough to protect the
people even against Blount's, Cleve-
lands and Gresham's, non American
ideas and efforts. Up with the re-
publics and down with the monarch
ia9
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
Fifty-Two Dividends.

As q general thing investors are
pleased to receive only two dividends
year, and il they are paid with reg
ularity are fully satisfied. When one,
however, can receive fifty-two divi-
dends in year upon an investment
of only three dollars, the matter de-
serves very serious attention.
The Independent of New York fol
forty five years has held the first po
sition among the great religious and
literary weeklies of the land. II
presents features for the coming
year far in advance of any hereto
fore offered. 1t has the leading con.
tributors Of the world, it prints the
best poetry, it has twenty lone de.
partments, edited by specialists, de-
voted to Fine Arts, Science, Insur,
ance, Finance, Biblical Research,
Sunday school, Missions, Health. etc,
The Independent is particularly ft.
ted for intelligent people, whether
professional men, business men, far.
mers, and for their families. 1t costs
little and gives great deal. A sub
scriber receives fifty two dividends a
year.
The subscription price of The In
dependent is only three dollars year
or at that rate tor any part Of a year,
and sample copy will be sent to any
person free by addressing The hide
pendent, New York City.
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Royal Arch Masons.

WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. l3.-The
Grand Chapter of the State, Royal
Arch Masons, met here to-day. Jno.
W. Morris was elected high priest ;
Geo. W. Feidt, king; Neill Robin
son, scribe Hugh Sterling, treasur-
er; o. S. Long, secretary K. d.
Walker, captain of the host James
McCahon, lecturer; II. L. Terrence,
chaplain S. N. Myers, principal So
lourner; G. W. Creel, r. A. Captain.
e. 3. Nichols. master of Sd veil; j.
@. Riheldaffer, master of I'd veil; W.
W. Van Wrinkle, master of Ist veil ;
f. N. Seibert, marshall T. W Bliss,
tiler.
The Order of Grand High Priest
hood elected o. S. Long, president /;
K. D. Walker, captain Of the host ;
S. N. Myers, captain, and R. D.
Gibson, secretary. Wheeling Union
Chapter gave banquet to the Grand
Chapter tonight.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

GERARDSTOWN.


From the Times.
Miss Maude Gordon is visiting her
sister at Hedgesville.
Mr.. j. r. Denny is again enjoying
the pleasant associations to be found
only at the garden spot of the world.
Mrs. Mamie Gold Boswell and in
FAINT child, of Spokane, WASH, are
on a visit to her mother and other
relatives in this part of Uncle Sans
great dominions.
We are glad to learn that our good
friends, d. L. Lafevfe and A. M.
Peery, who have both been quite
sick, are now much better.
The new footbridge is nearly com
pleted and will be q great conyen-
fence to many of our people. 1t will
be free bridge but young ladies
might be willing to pay toll for walk
ing across it the first time.
Mr.. Cyrus H. Herbert who has
been suffering with an affection Of
the eyes, has gone to Columbus, O.,
for treatment. Mr.. Val. W. Wilson
is teaching the school at Shanghai
during his absense.
Rev. r. A. White has received his
furniture and will probably occupy
suite Of rooms at the manse. We
commend Genesis 2:l8 as an appro-
pirate text for earnest consideration
and personal application.
The family of Mr.. S.Walter Busey
has recently been much afflicted. He
has been quite i'll, and several of the
children we're sick at the same time.
We are glad to hear that ali ars llow
much improved, with prospects OF
full restoration to health.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, Nov. 49,
AT Brownstown last night five men
with their faces blackened, entered
the house of Isaac Radford, a mer-
chant. Radford, his son and sever.
al other men were in room, and
were compelled to throw up Their
hands. The men searched the house
and then killed Radford, shooting
him through the heart. One of the
men was captured on the arrival OF
the train here, his face being still
partly BACKED. He gave his name
as Dave Brody. 1t is thought the
murder was for revenge, and that
the robbery of the house was a pre-
tense to disarm suspicion.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

The streets of the town need re-
pairing and instead of forcing ex-
penses on property owners for pave
ments the taxes should be expended
in keeping up good streets. How.
ever, we must sag we keep about
even with other towns in this par
ticular. They can challenge US for
either the worst or the best streets,
and we believe we can win.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
ROBERT LAMON.
Commissioners Notice.

Catharine A Becker, adm'rx of J A
Becker. deceased, plaintiff,
VS..
Catharine A Becker, widow of J A
Becker. G FL Becker. Mary E Walter.
JW Walter, Annie G Daley, ] 81 6
Daley, Jr. I'll Becker, G w Beck
er, Abelia Becker. Ella NJ Becker and
Charles Becker, defendants,
In CHANcERY.
In the Circuit Court of Berkeley coun-
ty, W. Va.
To all of the parties to the above enti-
tied cause
By decree of the Circuit Court Of
Berkeley county, entered at the Sep.
TENDER term, 1898, thereof, on the 18th
day of September, 1898, the above enti-
tied cause was referred to the UNDER
signed commissioner in cbancery: 1st.
Tostate ard settle the accounts OF Cath.
A Becker, adm'rx of j A Becker, de-
ceased. 2ad. To ascertain and report
OF what real es ate said A Becker died
seized, and its annual rental and fee
simple values. d. To convene the
creditors of said ] A Becker to ascer-
tain theindeb edness against said es' ale
in the order of their priorities 4th. To
report any other matters de med perth
nent by him. or required to be stated by
the parties interested.
You will take notice that have fixed
upon Friday, December 18th, 1893, as
the time, and my office in Marilnsburg,
Berkeley county, w. Va as the place
for executing said decree of refere nee );
and If not completed on that day, the
same will be continued from time to
time, at the same place, until finished.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day
of October 1898.
l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
Oct. 28-4t Com'r in Chanc, v.
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SaIyards Must Hang.

PITsBURd, Nov. l4.-In the Su.
preme Court to-day the opinion in
the only capital case argued at the
present term was fled by Chief JUS
tice Sterrett. The decision is adj
verse to the appellant, Charles Sal
yards, and he will have to hang I'M
less he is pardoned.
The case was appealed from Cum
berland County. Salvards was CON
victed Of murder in the first degree
for the murder of Geo. Ell. Martin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
Notice to Credite.s

To the creditors of j. A. Becker, de.
ceased:
In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county. made in
cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of the said j A Becker, de-
ceased, to the payment of his debts, you
are required to present your claims
against the estate of the said J A Beck
er, for adjudication, to L Dew Ger
hardt, Commissioner, at his Office in the
said county. on or before fine 18th day
of December, 1898.
Witness, W B Colston, Clerk of the
said Court, this 10th day of Sept, 1893
w. 3. COLSTON,
Oct. 2S-6t Clerk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
In CHANcERY.

In the Circuit Court of Berkeley Co.,
w. Va.
To all the parties of the above entitled
cause:
By decrte of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley County, entered at the Sep
tember term. 1888, thereof, on the 18th
day of October, 1898, the above entitled
cause was referred to the undersigned
commissioner in chancery: 1st. To set
tie the administration accounts of f r
Ramer, admir- OF III v johnson, dec d /.
End. To ascertain and audit, in the or
der of their priorities, all the debts
against the estate of said deceased in
the order of their priorities. 3rd. The
fee simple and annual rental values of
the real estate mentioned in the bill and
proceedings. 4th. To report any other
matter deemed pertinent, or which lie
msv be required to state by any of the
palt es interested.
You will take notice that have fix
ed upon Thursday, December 18th, 1888,
as the time, and my Office in Martins
burg, Berkeley County, w. Va as the
place for executing said decree of refer
ence; and il not completed on that day.
the same will be continued from time
to time, at the same place until finished
Given under my hand this Goth day of
October, 1898.
& L. DEW. GERHARDT,
Oct. 18-4t Com'r in Chancery.
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Rev. Amos First serman.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Nov. l3.-The
Rev. j. Edwin Amos, formerly of
Baltimore, now pastor of Union M.
E. Church, this city, preached for
the irst time there yesterday. At
both morning and evening services
the large church was crowded, the
aisles being filled with chairs for the
occasion. He crea' ed a very favor
able impression.
Rev. Amos is well known here and
his many friends will be glad to know
OF his popularity in his new home.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

Messrs. Farrin, Fitz and Cline are
thinking oftaking contracts to repair
the Is. & O. engines, in as much as
the B. & o. has gone into the bust
ness of repairing water engines of
corporations. They are all good
men and can be recommended.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

To the creditors Of Homie Veney john
son, deceased
In pursuance of u deere of the Cir
cult Court of the county Of Berkeley,
made In cause therein pending, 10
subject the real estate of Homie Vel.ie
johnson to the payment of her debts,
you are required 10 present your claims
against the estate of Homie Veney
Johnson for adjudication to l.. Dew
Gerhardt, Commissioners, at his offlcs
in said county on or before the 18th day
of December, 1898.
Witness, W B Colston, Clerk of said
Court, this 2Sth day of October, 1898.
w. b. COLSTON. )
Oct. 2S-6t Clerk
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

CHICAGO, Nov. Isl. q. Letter
to day notified the directors of the
Columbian Museum that he will Icon.
tribute 100000 10 the fund, provid
ed the museum is built and retained
in jackson Park. Mr.. Letter is q
native Of Washington county. Nd.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l5.--Ex-
President Harrison has accepted the
invitation TO become the guest Of the
Union League, and has named the
evening cf the 2lst al the time for
the affair.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-11-18
SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR TAXES

Notice hereby given that the following described tracts lots
land the county of Berkeley and State Of West Virginia which
nquent for the
offered for sale by the Undersigned Sheriff public
door OF the Courthouse OF said county, between the hours
morning and four the afternoon MONDAY the 4 of DE-
CEMBER 1893 Each thereof shall be
will be sold much sufficient satisfy
due thereon, set forth in the following table:
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SUBSCRIBE
FOR THE WEEKLY
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1894 will be an eventtul year in the his
tory of the country. The Democratic par
ty which for the first time since the war,
is in control of all branches of the govern
ment, is pledged ID revolutiouize our nat
ional tariff policy. The proceedings of
Congress will therefore be frau int with
matters of the greatest public interest.
The Intelligencer will fully and fairly r. :
port the great debates Of the session.
A new congress and State Legislature
is to be elected this year. The Intelligent
Ger will keep its readers thoroughly post
ed on the progress of the campaign.
All foreign and home news of the year
will be faithfully chronicied in the InteI-
tfgencer's Geographic columns.
H Send in your Dollar Now.
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To the creditors of Daniel B Hastings.
deceased:
In pursuance of decree in the Cir
cult Court ef the County of Berkeley,
made in a cause therein pending 10
subject the real estate of the said Daniel
b HASTINGS to the payment of his debts,
You are reqni:ei iopsesent your claims
against the estate of the said Daniel B
Hastings, for adjudication, to l.. Dew.
Gerhardt, Cemnliss ;oner, at his office
N the said county. on ur efore the 18th
day of December, 1898.
Witness, W B Colston. Clerk OF the
said Court this Goth day of Sep. 1898.
Oct. 28-6t Gia.,k
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SATURDAY. NOV. 10. 1898.

The farmers sheep and wheat and
the miners coal are all looking at
you Mr.. Wilson, a Ia Cleveland.
Have we anything to sell or must
we buy from the other fellow?
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he Weekly lnteIIigencer.
TERMS AND PREMIUI

TENNIS HNU FhEMIUMS.
The Weekly, year, in advance IS 100
The Weekly, 6 months, in advance. 80
8 copies year and an extra copy to
the person getting up club -. 500
10 copies year and two extra copies
person getting up club 1000
20 copies year and four extra copies
to person getting us club . 1900
30 copies year and copy OF Daily
year free to person getting up club 5000
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Commissioners Notice.
Luther Ropp, plaintiff,
W.

Luther Ropp, plaintiff,
VS..
G w WiSner in his own right and as
surviving partner of Jacob WisDer,
deceased and G w WiSner, late part
ner doing business as Wisner & Son,
L q Gerling, committee. admir- of
Jacob Wisner, deceased, ] Nelson
Wisner, G w Wisner, S F Smith, Ja-
cob T. Hess, Emily Wisner, and G A
Chrisman. defendants,
In CHANCERY.
In the Circuit Court of Berkeley coun-
ty. W. Va.
To all of the parties to the above emit
tied cause:
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, entered at the Sep
TENDER term, thereof, on the 10Th day Of
September, 1898, the above entitled
csuse was referred to the undersigned
commissioner in chancery: LIST. To
settle the accounts of L G Gerling admir-
of Jacob Wisner, deceased. End. To
ascertain the real estate, in this State.
of which said Jacob Wisper died seized
and its location and value. 3rd. The
debts against the estate of said Jacob
Wisner, together with the priorities
thereof, if any. 4th. What, if any,
thing, has been received from the estate
of said Jacob Wisner by any of his heirs
You will take notice that have fixed
upon Tuesday, December 18th, 1898, as
the time, and my Office in Martinsburg,
Berkeley county, w. Va. as the place
for executing said decree Of referenceI;
and if not completed on that day, the
same will be continued from time to
time, at the same place, until finished
Given under my hand this 2Sth day
of October, 1898.
L. DEW. GERHARDT.
Oct. 28-4t Com'r in Chancery.
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Are Your Children Subject to
Group?

lfso, you should never be with
out bottle of Chamberlain 8 Cough
Remedy. 1t is a certain cure for
Group. and has nsver been known to
fail, if given freely as soon as the
croupy cough appears it will prevent
the attack. 1t is the sole reliance
with thousands of mothers who have
croupy children, and never disap-
points them. There is no danger in
giving this remedy in large and FIRE
qucntdusss,as it contains nothingin.
furious. so cent bottles forsale BYE.
G. Williams, Jr. & Co., druggists,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Mr.. Alvin Griffith and Miss Mat
tie Lowery were married in Martins
burg by Rev. Dr.. Woods on We'd
nesday.
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Snow in the Shenandoah Valley.

WINCHESTER, Va, Nov. 15.-Snow
fell through .all parts of the Shenan-
do.h Valley last night and o-day it
is cold and wintry.
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Having qualified as the administrator of
John Plotner, decd, all persons having
claims against SAID estate are hereby no.
tfled to br ing the same forward at once
10 settle m ent, and those indebted to the
estate are notified to make payment at
once to the undersigned.
l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
10-2l-ct Admir- of John Plotner.
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Sherman on the Result.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Senator
John Sherman, who has been in Ohio
for the past fortnight, returned to
the city. He is naturally elated at
the splendid majority gained by the
Republicans of the Buckeye State.
81 regard the result" he said, in
answer to query, "as protest of
the unemployed against any radical
change in the tariff. 1 don't think
the silver issue had much to do with
-