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Popular Excursion TO Washington,
Thursday, Gpri; 18th.

The last of the series of popular
excursions from this section to the
National Capital VIA &. s. @. r. r.
is announced for Thursday, April 10.
when the same train arrangements
and low rates that were in effect on
the previous excursions VII prevail
Those who have not taken --dvautace
of the previous excursions should
not fail to embrace this opportunity
to see the National Capitol. The
severe weather OF tie past winter is
over and the genial warmth Of early
spring will make travelling more com
Portable. The public buildings,
museums, art galleries and institu-
tions, will all be open tor free inspec-
ton and delightful side trips car b.,
made to points Of interest near by
Baltimore, Annapolis, Mt. Vernon
and Richmond, are all within easy
reach of the National Capital. A
visitors guide to Washington, issued
by the B. & o. r. r. Co. giving a
synopsis of the public buildings and
attraction at the Capitsl and details
of the excursion, train schedules, rates
etc. ,can be had by applying 10 anyB.
& 0. agent.
We give below list of stations
showing the time of trains and rates
of fare.
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Holy Week in Mexico.

CITY OF MEXICO, April 9.-Great
preparations are being made in this
capital and throughout the republic
for the celebration of Holy Week
in magnificent style. The balloon
les about the city are ornamented
by thousands of palms, which will
remain displayed for the remainder
of the year as a benediction to the
families whose houses they grace.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
will witness the most curious cere-
monies among the faithful. The
bells of all the churches cease ring
ing at 10 o'clock in the morning OF
Thursday and remain silent to the
same hour Saturday. On Thursday
the washing of beggars' feet takes
place in the principal churches. On
Friday will be enacted the famous
passion play Of tie Mexican Indians,
giving a representation of the scenes
of the Crucifixion, while Saturday
the ludierous b owing up of Judas
by gun powder and fireworks will
take place.
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Correspondence.
FOLTz P. 0.

MIR. G. S. Miller has located near
Marlowe.
Mr.. Chas. Kershner has removed
to Hagerstown.
The gentle rains on the first of tue
week we're refreshing.
Mr.. Taylor Stanly has charge of
the farm recently purchased by
Adrian Miller, near here.
Mr.. Geo. D. Baker, undertaken, of
the neighborhood of Broad Lane,
has become q resident OF Bedington.
The Sunday school at New Town
was called together by the Superin-
tendent on last Sunday and will
soon he in working order.
Rev. Fl. S. Coe has been appoint.
ed to Berkeley Circuit, formerly pre-
sided over by Rev. II. A. Gaver,w who
was sent to White Post, Va.
The Epworth League at Beding-
ton held it's biennial election of Off
GERS on last Wednesday as follows !;
Pres, J. A. Mayhem 1st Vice, G.
W. Foltz; End Vice, Mrs. F. Hensel;
3rd Vice, E. j. Whitmore; Secre-
tary, G. c. Macatee ; Treasurer, Miss
3. NJ. Foltz.
ARcTURUs.
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THE INCOME TAX DECISION

The Supreme Court of the United
States has handed down decision
on this important question. The
Justices, by a vote Of four to four,
leave the pro forma judgment Of the
Court below, stand as to incomes Of
certain classes by reason of the tie.
But this is not from the full bench.
The majority however, virtually and
practically, take the heart and life
out of the wrctchedness of the as
sault on tariff, by declaring that tax
on income from rents of real estate,
interest of government, state or
municipal bonds is unconstitutional
and void. This practically defeats
the theory Of Mr.. Wilson's revenue
act, and places the country again in
an unsettled and unsatisfactory con-
dItion by reason Of the loss of reve-
nue.. More suits will follow until q
majority decision shall be reached
and consequently the government
and revenue officials will be at sea
until the law be repealed by the new
Congress. Rent from real estate,
interest on bonds represent wealth,
just as much as income through a
professional mans brains, whether
he be railroad president, banker,
doctor or lawyer, or some salaried
official in other labor. A special
session of Congress may be rendered
necessary by the decision.
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Excursion to Denver, Col

In July we run one. CIT r,aiy
ardioin the party, via the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway first
class in every respect). One stand
ard fare, with two dollars added, Tor
the round trip. Special side trips
arranged from Denver TO principal
points of interest throughout Color
ado, at reduced rates. For those de-
string to extend their trip to Salt
Lake. or California, Oregon and
Washington satisfactory arrange
ments will be made. For fu infor-
nation address John r. Pott. Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Williamsport,
Pa. 3-l6-10t.
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A dreadful calamity occurred in
Wheeling on Tuesday last, caused by
two falling buildings. At least six
persons were killed, including II. F.
Parker, Vicar General Of the Cath
Ole Diocese of Wheeling, The
strangest, and possibly the saddest,
is the assertion that these buildings
had been inspected and condemned
three times, and yet were permitted
to 90 on in business, ladened with
large stocks Of heavy goods.
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The striking miners Of the Pitts
burg Railroad operators have been
informed that unless they agree to
mine coal at 60 cents ton, the
mines will be shut down during the
summer. Stringency Of the times is
hard enough now, strikes make
things worse, and we hope these
people will agree.
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We note the remarks of the
Statesman about the tariff and the
Hosiery Mills, in the issue Of this
week. We beg to suggest to the
editor that if he will ask Mr.. Kill
bourn, the famous inventor Of the
machines and the President Of the
Company, to give him a few quiet
talks on tariff and the business, he
will know more about tariff for pro-
lection than be has ever yet learned
in his life. Try it, Brother Boyer,
it viii do you good.
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Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss has
presented the Union Fire Company
Of Winchester, OF which he was a
member in his younger days, with
5000 dollars to be used in erecting a
new hall and engine house. We are
sorry to note that Mr.. Rouss is lbs
ing his eyesight-but his mental &C
tiyity, great will power and wonder
full liberality, we are glad to note,
continues undated.
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Our better halves say they could
not keep house without Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is used in
more than half the homes in Leeds.
Sims Bros, Leeds, Iowa. This
shows the esteem in which that
remedy is held where 1t has been
sold for years and is well known.
Mothers have learned that there is
nothing so good for colds, Group and
whoopinZ cough, tl.at it cures these
ailments quickly and permanently,
and that il IS pleasant and safe for
children to take. IS and so cent
bottles Tor sale by L. G. Matthaei
Druggist.
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Five hundred West Virginia
school teachers are expected to at
tend the meeting of the National
Educational Association, to be held
at Denver in July. We are afraid
the expectations viii not be realized ,
as salaries will hardly permit even
so desirable q purpose.
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The Baltimore american well
says "If meat keeps on advancing in
price it will soon be cheaper to cat
terrapin." Evidently as wages are
going down the people cannot afford
these advances, and the farmers
claim there is no advance in the ppr-
chasing price from them.
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Sophy (who accepted Mr.. Charles
Fleetwood the night beforel-Does
Mr.. Fleetwood strike you as being a
sensitive man, Pauline?
Pauline (who doesn't know of the
engage@ent)-Gracious. no! A man
who has been rejected by IA girls
within six months and gets fat on
it cannot be very sensitive. Why,
Sophy, what's the matter?
She had fainted.--London It'd
Bils.
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missiODer's Notice.

Catharine A. Becker, adm'x of ], A.
Becker, deceased, plaintiff.
VS..
Catharine A. Becker, widow of ]. A
Becker, G. H. Becker, Mary E Wal
ter. j, w Walter, Annie G. Daley,
j. ii. &. Daley, Jr., j. III Becker G.
W. Becker, Abelia Becker, Ella N
Becker and Charles Becker, defend
ants.
IN CHANoERY.
In the CIRCUIT Court of Berkeley coun-
To all of the parties to the above en-
titled cause
BY a decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, entered at the Sep
TENDER term, 1898, thereof, on the 18th
daY OF September, 1898, and by another
decree therein entered on March 21st'
1895, the above entitled cause was re-
ferred to the undersigned commission
er in chancery: LIST. To state and set
tie the accounts of Catharine A Becker,
adm'x of j, A, Becker, deceased. End.
10 ascertain and report of what real
estate sud j. A. Becker died seized,
and its annual rental aud fee simple
values. 3rd. To convene the creditors
of said j, A. Becker to ascertain the
Indebtedness against said estate in the
order of their priorities. 4th. To re-
port any other matters deemed perth
nent by him, or required to be stated by
the parties interested
You will take notice that have fixed
upon
Tuesday, May 7th. 1895.
as the time and my Office in Martins
burg, w. Va, as the place for execut-
ing said decree of reference; 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 March, 1895.
l.. DEW GERHARDT,
3-30-4t. Com'r in Chancery.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1895.
Japan, it is said, has worse en-
envy than China, cholera.

New income tax suits have al
ready been started, and an applica-
ton has been made in the old case
for a reheaung before full bench.
The Wilson bill is q novelty.
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Verdict Of $4,000 for Loss Of Wife.

CHICAGO, April "a jury todsy
awarded George W. Coudrey $780,
900 damages in his suit against
Jacob Sweinfurth, the Rockford
"Messiah." Coudry alleges that the
defendent alienated Mrs. Coudrey IS
affections from her husband by in
cucIng her to enter his "Heaven".
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Miles Nerve a. Liver Pills

Act on new principle-regulat-
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through the nerves. A new dis
covery. DIR. Miles Pills speedily
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid
liver, piles, constipation. Unequal
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est, mildest, surestf so doses, 25
cts. Samples free at A NJ. Gilbert's
Drug Store. Jan Is ly
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Correspondingly low rates from
other stations.
Tickets will be good ten days, and
will be valid from Washington 10
Baltimore at airy time within the
life of the ticket.
For Pullman Car accommodations
and guide to points of interest IN
Washington, address nearest B. &
o. agent
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Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors of ]. A Becker, de-
CEASED:
In pursuance of decree OF the Cir
cult Court of the county OF Berkeley
made in cause therein pending to sub
ject the real estate of the said j. A.
Becker, decd. to the payment of his
debts you are required to present your
claims against the estate of the said
j A. Becker, decd for adjudication
to L. Dew. Gerhardt, commissioner, at
his office in the said county. on or be-
fore the 18th day of May 1895.
Witness ". b. CoIston, Clerk of the
said Court this 2Sth day of March. 1885,
1906. W. B. CoLsToN. Clerk.
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Fiduciary Notice.

The following fiduciary account is te-
fore the undersigned commissioner of
accounts of the County Court of Ber-
kelley county for settlement:
E. G. Williams, Jr. and Thos. S. Will
liams, executional, e. G. Williams, ST.,
deceased.
Given under my hand, as Commission
ers of said Court at my office at the
Court House of said county, tie 9th
day of February, 1895.
J. T. PICKING,
3 2-tf. COm'r.
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The Stockholders of tbeImprovement,
Loan & Building Association, of Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, are hereby notified
that the Annual meeting, for the cleo
ton Of board of directors and other
officers for said association, and for the
transaction of any other business that
might legally be done in Stockholders
meeting, will be held in the Office of
Justice P. r. Harrison, on W. Burke
street, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL
18TH, 1895, at Z. 80 O'Clock.
3-16-td. G. A. YOUNG Secretary
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Brokers in Chicago declared that
Judge Tuley's decision will, if it
stands, close the Stock Exchan-e
and the board of trade.
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Short Journeys ON a. Long
Road

Is the characteristic title of a pro-
tusely illustrated book containing
over one hundred pages of charm
ingly written descriptions of sum-
mer resorts in the country north
and west of Chicago. The reading
is new, the illustrations are new, and
the information therin will be new
to almost everyone.
A copy of "Short Journeys on a
Long Road" will be sent free to any
one who will enclose ten cents Ito
pay POSTAGE to GEO. H. HEAFFoRD,
General Passenger Agent Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway,
Chicago, Ill.
The woman glared at the man with
the concentrated gaze of an enraged
tigress.
The man in the bed would fain
have drawn the covers over his head
to escape her gaze, but he seemed
paralyzed.
"False one!" she Kissed, "you are
concealing something from me!'
Standing in the center of the
apartment, in a Junoesque attitude,
she seized his trousers by the firing
ed ends and shook them violently.
Nothing fell from the pockets.
"False one!" she exclaimed again.
The trembling husband slowly
arose. After the manner of one
hypnotized, he went to the clock,
opened it, drew from its interior a
few bills and some silver, handed
them to the woman and sneaked
back to his couch.
"Thou2ht / didn't know you had
got raise in your salery, did your"
said she.
He spake not word.
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Trustees sale Of
l. Personal Property.

In pursuance of the authority vested
in the undersigned by deed of trust
dated January 23rd, 1893. of record in
the office of the Clerk of the County
Court of Berkeley county, w. Va. in
Deed Book No. 80, pages 177-178 made
by Thomas Kearns to Geo. W. Feidt,
Trustee, will offer for sale at public
auction on
Tuesday, April 9th. 1898,
beginning at O'Clock p. m. at the farm
of Richard L. Thomas in Hedgesville
District, Berkeley county, W. Va.
where said property now is, the follow
ing personal property to-wit One 20
horse power portable steam engine,
make of Farquier Co., Y ork, Pa; one
saw mill with attachments, saw, belts
and complete. make of John Fitz; one
cutoff saw, Fitz make; one Studebaker
wagon, 2 inch tread, and one 4-horse
wagon, 3-inch tread
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash.
GEO. W. FEIDT, Trustee
This is to certify that Geo. W. Feidt
said trustee, has executed bond as re-
quired by law.
3-9-4t w. DOLL, G. BIC.
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And secures your permanent trade
IN the Confectionery line.
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-08-20
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The town of Bingham, Utah, is in
flames, and the loss is estimated at $780,
900.
Mrs. Rogers, of Moberly, Mo, hanged
herself and 4-year-old boy because her
husband deserted her.
Ambassador Bayard has promised to de-
liver the annual address in the autumn to
the Edinburgh Philosophical society.
Miss Ruth Bursley, 10 years old, fell
from steamer in the Potomac river at
Washington last night and was drowned.
President Cleveland has declined an in
vitation extended by Mayor Curtis, of
Boston, to attend the Knights Templar
oonclave next week.
At Prairie City, Ills, William Blanoh.
ard shot and killed his wife and himself
because she refused to live with him. One
little girl survives them.
The reports of the anticipated wonder
full yield Of corn expected in Illinois, sent
out ten days ago by the state board Of
agriculture, will be modified by the next
report.
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Alleged Illegal ONCE Holders.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The recent de-
cision of the acting attorney general that
Senator Ransom's appointment as min
lister to Mexico is unconstitutional be-
cause he was serving as senator in the
congress which raised the salary of the
Mexican minister has started reports that
various other officials are illegally hold
ing office for the same reason. Among
the cases mentioned is that of Judge Nc
Kenna, who while serving as a member
of the Fifty second congress was appointed
circuit Judge of northern California. But
as the nine additional circuit judges were
created by the preceding congress (al-
though Mr.. McKenna was member OF
that congress) the constitutional inhibi-
tion, it is held, does not apply against him.
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THE CONVENTION.

The Republicans of the county can con-
gratulate themselves upon the wisdom exer-
cised by members of the Executive Com
mittee in selecting September 30th as the
day upon which to hold the county conven-
ton. The selection is a wise and proper one,
and appears to meet with general approval.
The only objections raised come from the
Democrats, who had fondly hoped they
would be given the opportunity of selecting
their ticket after the Republicans had made
their nominations, thus gaining an advant-
age over their adversaries in case Of unwise
nominations by the latter.
By the selection of September 3Oth-the
last day upon which nominations can be
made and certified to legally-our friends the
enemy are left with but two alternatives,
namely, either to hold their convention on
the same day as that selected by the Re-
publicans or on some date previous. In either
case they will gain no advantage by reason
OF uUWlSt NOMINATIONS Ut oNutI NCdhhSoo
that the Republican ticket might show.
The action of the Executive Committee
places the party in a strong position, and one
which should be followed up by strong nomi-
nations. This is Republican year, and if
the party makes no mistakes schuyllill will
again be placed in the Republican column
This cannot be done, however, without an
effort; and the first step in that direction is
in the hands of the party voters. The
primaries will be held on Saturday, September
2Sth, and in order to insure a strong ticket
it will be necessary for the voters to use wise
discretion in selecting delegates to the county
convention. They are the men who viii be
empowered to say what names shall be
placed upon the ticket for your suffrage. Il
the delegates selected are men well versed il
the school of politics and hold the interests o
the party paramount toany personal consider
alton, then there need be no fear as to thu
result of their deliberations. But if dele
gates are selected without view as to the
fitness for the position, and who seek tn
position merely because they represent tn
interests Of some particular candidate, min
cases cut of ten they will sacrifice every thin
to obtain that candidates nomination.
This is an evil that should be avoided, an
the only way to do it is for the voters t
attend the primaries and vote intelligently
This, we believe, they will do.
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our Consurs Lips Sealed.

NEW YORK, Aug sO.-rhe steamship
Yucatan, of the Ward line, arrived here
yesterday from Havana with Mr.. ]. S.
Springer, United States vice consul at
Havana, and w. j. Crittenden, United
States consul at the City of Mexico, on
board. To reporter who inquired about
the status Of the Cuban revolution Vice
Consul Springer said: II regret that i
cannot speak on the subject, as 1 have my
instructions from the state department.
1 am here simply on my six weeks vaca-
tion. If you will procure permission from
the department Of state will be glad to
give the newspapers my views on the war
in Cuba"
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Eu-Justioe Strong Dead. 4

LAKE MINNEwAsKA, N. Y, Aug. 2o.-
Ex-Associate Justice William Strong, Of
the United States supreme court died
here yesterday afternoon, aged 81. He was
educated at Yale in 1928, engaged in the
study of law, finishing his legal studies at
Yale law school; being admitted to the
bar in Pennsylvania in 1882, settling at
Reading. In 1S46 he was elected to con-
gress as a Democrat, and reelected in 1848,
declining a third nomination. In 1857
hewas elected judge of the supreme court
of Pennsylvania, serving eleven years.
In 1868 he resigned his seat on the bench
and resumed his law practice in Philadel-
phia In 1870 he was appointed justice
of the United States supreme court, and
served until December, 1880, when he re-
signed