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Some Hope Left.

General" exclaimed the excited
Spanish officer, "all is lost"
"Why, what is the matter" ex-
claimed General Weyler.
"The Cuban insurgents havo cap
tured twelve stenographers."
impossible"
And twenty-three typewriters--''
aye gods! And what resources have
we left ?"
"Three telegraph operators, a few
gallons of ink, some pens, and a wagon
load of stationery"
"Thank heaven, then there is still
hope."
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TO OUR FREEDoM-GIVERs.

Fillf the bowl with Bacchus old
And sound long the loud baSSoOn,
For wen tonight with hearts so light
Drink, and sing an old-time tune
With love and cheer to soldier dear,
To men so brave and true,
Who foes defled, who fought and died
For freedom. as brave men do.
Heroes were they in days of strife
That marched in determined throng
To the music Of drum and fife,
10 the Cry of battle song.
Deep and firm in their bosomS core
Was the love of freedom, sweet.
They left their homes, returned no more
From fields OF their foes retreat;
They left their homes, came back no more
From fields of their foes defeat,
VCiled in the thickest smoke of death,
Hard by the fierce cannonS roar.
Astride their mount they held their breath
And charged fetlock-deep in gore
Close to their ears the missiles sang
In battle on land and sea;
They lived ahd died where muskets rang,
Dealing blows to tyranny;
They lived and died while peans rang
A shout of the Victors glee.
Oh, tonight for a warriors soul
For heart in battle bled,
To tell us of his comrades bold,
A story Of his comrades dead.
But sleep on, gallant men, sleep on,
On mountain, in vale or sea,
AS soldiers q vigil keep on,
Ger nation brave and free;
As angels vigil keep on,
Ger people brave and free.
Forever over us will fly
A flag to our hearts so dear,
That made you q nation defy
That make them tremble with fear.
Wave, wave on, oh, flag OF glory!
Wherever you chance may be-
Nations know the bloody story
OF the blow that made US free,
The world knows the cherished story
OF the dead that made us free.
So fill the bowl with Bacchus old.
And sound long the loud bassoon,
For now tonight with hearts made light
Drink, and sing an old-time tune
With love and cheer to soldiers dear
To men so brave and true,
Who foes detied, who fought and died
And conquered as brave men do.
p, d. l..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
DR.. Miles Pain Pills cure Neuralgia.
International Y. ?, S, c. +. Convention, Wash.
ington, d, c. Reduced Rates via
Southern Railway.

For the occasion of the Internation-
al Christian Endeavor Convention,
which will be held in Washir gton, ID.
c., July 7-13, the Southern railway
will sell tickets at rate Of one limited
first class fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold July 81, and linn
tied to continuous passage in each di-
rection, with extreme limit for return
July Goth, 1896.
From points in Tennessee theSouth-
ern railway is the scenic route to
Washington,v via Knoxville, ,HctSprings
and Asbeville, through "The Land
of the Sky"
Tor further information in regard
to rates, schedules, ETC., call on any
agent of the company or w, H Doll,
T. P. A., Chattanooga, Tenn; ]. i.
Meek, T. P. A., Knoxville, Tenn G.
A. Benscoter, A. G. P. A., Chattanooga,
Tenn. GIG lot.
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negro Murderer Shot by a Mob.

Montgomery, Ala, June 24.-Bill
Wessmoreland, colored, who had
killed JJhn Gilchrist, a well.todo
farmer, near Fort Deposite last Sun.
day, was arrested last night and officers
started with him for the scene of the
crime. They were met by 500 armed
men who took the prisonertrom them,
dragged him into the woods, swung
him up and fired hundreds of shots
into his body.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
A Free Ticket To Texas

would cost you more via other lines than a
ticket at regular rates via the old reliable
Memphis and Charleston r. X , because you
go straight through without the long lay-overs
that you would have via other lines, but our
rates are as low as the lowest
Do not buy your tickets before getting our
rates. Avoid wearisome night changes of cars,
long layovers and troublesome transfers v
purchasing your tickets via the old reliable
M. &. Ry.
.. IL. b. Allen, passenger agent, Morrstown
Tenn
G. A. DeSaussure, G, P. A., Memphis, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
TOmbs Before Christ.

Five intact tombs OF the second and
third centuries before Christ have been
discovered at Csmarina, in Eastern
Sicily, by DR.. Orsi, though the greater
part of the burial places had been
plundered in ancient times. At Noto
Vecchio he has found three prehistoric
cemeteries, a Jewish and three small
Christian catacombs. He will end the
season with excavations in the forum
OF Syracuse.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02

For some time previous to the day
upon which the great earthquake Of
August, 1857, occurred, great swarms
of crabs Of an unknown variety were
seen in the Bay OF Payta, Chill. They
all appeared to be greatly excited, and
were literally climbing over each 9TH
er in their efforts to escape the i'm
pending calamity How they knew
that the earthquake was collecting its
strength to desolate the coast is more
than man can say, but that they knew
that something unusual WAS about to
happen there is no doubt whatever
That there were millions OF them may
be inferred from the report of DR..
Forbes, who says that "ten days after
the earthquake the dead crabs were
thrown upon the beach in a wall-like
ridge three or four feet wide along the
whole extent OF the bay"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
How the Wind is Blowing.

New York, June 27.--At the repub
lican ratification meeting tonight, the
attendance was almost pitiful. Carne.
gle Hall was scarcely half filled. On
the other hand, Senator "Beu" Till
man spoke to an immense audience
at Cooper Union. This comparison
is, of course, not conclusive, out it
shows which way the wind is blowing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02

cure of piles did not strike the fancy Of DIR.
Sutherlands conservative disposition, and this
he never did until hundreds ofpeople wrote the
T.. L. Sutherland Medicine Co., Paducah, KY
that they bought Sutherland S Eagle Eye Salve
with which they cured some member of the
family OF a severe case of the sore eyes and us
ing what was left for piles, which also effected
a cure. Test cases of blind, bleeding and Itch
ing piles have long since been cured by this all
healing salve 1t is put up in tubes cOnve-
nient for use.
For sale by Mcfarland g. Co., druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
International Y. S. C. E. Convention, Wash
ingtOn, D. C.
Reduced Rates via Southern Railway.

For the occasion of the International Chris
tian Endeavor Convention, which win be held
in Washington, D. c., July i-l3 the Southern
railway will sell tickets at rate of one limited
first class fare for the round trip Tickets will
be sold July 81 and limited to continuous
passage in each direction, with extreme limit
for return July 2lSt, 1896
For further information in regard to rates.
schedules, SC, call on any agent Of the COM
pany or w. H. Doll, n. p. A.. Chattanooga,
Tenn: L. A, Shipman, Il. p, A. Birmingham.
Ala; E. j, Martin, n, F. A., Columbus Miss. 26l-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
ScotEenl,Gsion-

of Cod-liver Oil, is condensed nourish-
ment; food for the building up OF the
system to resist the attacks Of disease.
1t should be taken in reasonable doses
all summer long by all those whose
weight is below the standard of health.
If you are losing ground, try a bottle
now.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
c. red

Hoods Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and they have done me much good.
will not be without them. have taken 13
bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, and through
the blessing of God, it has cured me.
l worked as hard as ever the past sum-
mer, and am thankful to say 1 am
well. Hoods Pills when taken with
Hoods Sarsaparilla help very much"
MRS. M. M. MESSENGER, Freehold, Penn.
This and many other cures prove that
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
Has Revealed Something.

An enterprising newspaper has been
looking up the political and personal
history OF Hon. Garrett A. Hobart,
republican nominee for vice president,
and finds that he is 50 years old and is
in excellent health.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02

An exchange says the printing
press has made presidents, killed po-
cts, furnished bustles for beauties and
punished genius with criticism. 1t
has curtsiled the power Of kings con.
verted bankers into panpers and graeed
pantry shelves 1t has made paupers
out OF college presidents, it has edu-
Gated the homeless and robbed the
philosopher Of his reason it smiles
and cries and dies, but it can't be run
to snit every body, and the man will
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
Bucklen's Arnica salHe.

The best salve in the world tor Cats,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. tits guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
price % cents per box. For sale by
Mcfarland & Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
Potash.

A trial of this plan costs but
little and is sure to lead to
profitable culture.
Our pamphlets not advertising circulars boom.
ing special fertilizers but practical works contau-
ing latest researches the subject of fertilization and
are really helpful to farmers. They are sent free Tor
the asking.
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o. Nassau St. New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
AHA 1.-THE Foot
yA9sE of a Fly"
'ST@@SA kFidNi9

says an eminent English doctor, "will
carry enough poison to infect house
hold" In time, more espec-
tally, disease germs fill the air, multi
tudes are infected, fall i'll, die; multi
udes escape. These messengers OF
mischief do not exist for millions. Why
noti Because they are healthy and strong
protected as acrocodile is against gun
shot. 1t is the weak, the wasted, the
thin-blooded who fall those who
have no resistive power SO that sudden
cough or cold develops into graver
disease. We hear of catching disease! !
Why not catch health We can do it
by always maintaining our healthy
weight.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-07-02
NO VAIN THREAT.

"The inhabitants OF Havana are
fully aware that the announcement of
this plan is no vain threat, as the
plans agreed upon for the explosion
have already begun to materialize.
fhe editices doomed to be blown up
have been selected, and one after the
other shall fall.
"The revolutionist party can not re-
trace its steps, and if it is necessary to
totally destroy the city OF Havana for
the purpose of expeIling Spain it shall
be destroyed. Therefore our compa-
triots' families must become fully
aware as to the Importance OF hurried
ly abandoning the country, and to
those who can not we charge them to
be ever on the alert and employ the
constant and indefatigable vigilance
proper to those who find themselves
next to a mine loaded to the utmost" /"
One needs only to recall the recent
dynamite explosion, that nearly COM
pletely wrecked the aqueduct and
menaced Havana's water supply, to
heed the warning contained in the
circular that it is nc "vain threat "
1t has occasioned uneasinees that bids
fair to develop iLto panic on the
next demonstration of the nature that
the circular describes.
SENATORS FAVOR INDEPENDENCE.
Great excitement has been created
here in political circles by the an
nounced change OF front of Senator
Elisio Giberga, chosen at the last cleo
ton in Cuba, and Of Emilio Terry, q
former Cuban Deputy. In letters re-
ceived in the last few days Senator
Giperga and ex Deputy Terry, who re-
sides in Paris, announce to their
friends here that they are satisfied
that nothing is to be expected from
Spain, and that, therefore, hencefor.
ward they will work for the independ-
ence of Cuba. They are men of great
influence. Terry is one Of the largest
sugar planters in Cuba, and is i'm
mensely wealthy. This accession tC
the party of separation is a great in
ca ease OF strength and influence to it
On she 2lst inst, the column o.
Aldoa, operating in Matanzas pro
vince, burned the buildings on the
stock farm of Mr.. Francisco Maris
Fernandez, who resides in Brooklyn
N. Y. On the same day the same por
ty burned the buildings of anothe
stock farm belonging to Manue
Fernandez and several houses owned
by Dionisio Piedra, Perico Torres and
Mr., Bartolo.
Frank Larrieu. an American citizen
is still in prison at CardeDas.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorias


The Darlington, Wis, Journal
says editorially OF popular patent
medicine. I'VE know from exper-
fence that Chamberlain Collie Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy is all
that is claimed for it, as on two oc-
cations it stopped excruciating pains
and possibly saved US from an un-
timely grave. We would not rest
easy over night without it in the
house." This remedy undoubtedly
saves more pain and suffering than
any other medicine in the world.
Every family should keep it in the
house, for it is sure to be needed
sooner or later. For sale by L. G..
Maithaei, Druggist.
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500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical trater-
nifty. Catarrh being constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfacrs
of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
Jog up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The
proprietots have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they ofIer One
Hundred Dollars for any case thst
it fails to cure. Send for LIST OF tes-
timoEials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
"a Sold by druggists, 55c.
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EXTINGUlsHED BLAZE.-A few
days ago, Mr.. Lou Williams, an en-
ployee of the B. & o. railroad, pre-
vented the destruction Of the Mar
tinsburg Steam Laundry by fire.
Mr.. Williams, was on his way home
from work about six O'Clock In the
morning and while passing the laun-
dry he noticed q blaze in one corner
OF the engine loom. He watched it
few moments and was about TO
give an alarm of fire, when he recon-
sldered tie matter sud concluded to
fight the flames himself. He hasti-
~ secured bucket of water from a
neighhor, and accompanied by the
latter returned to the laundry. The
flames had by this time gained good
Roadway. but both Mr.. Williams and
his assistant worked rapidly and
soon extinguished the blaze. Had
it not been for their work, the laun-
dry would have been damaged and
possibly destroyed.-W World.
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A LARGE CRowD D1sArpo1NrEp.-

A LARGE CROWD DISAPPOINTED
Owing to the dangerous illness OF
his son, Hon. Stephen B. Elkins was
unable to fill his engagement to
speak in this city on Tuesday after
noon at the Central Opera House.
The meeting was held in the Court
House, however, and was addressed
by Hon. George q. Sturgiss. There
was large crowd present, especially
farmers, who were disappointed in
not hearing Senator Elkins. Mr..
Sturgiss, however, is an able orator
and made telling speech in favor
of sound money.
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EVERY CITIZEN SHOULD vo.

EVERY CITIZEN SHOULD VOTE -
Vote as if the whole Responsibility
for the decision 10 be rendered on
November 3rd rested on you indi-
vidually. Don't try to put that
burden on some truer patriots
shoulders. / is the individual vote
that counts. Tt is the Individual
vote that must defeat Reputation !;
and hence every conscientious citi-
zen should feel as much obligation
TO make the most effective use of his
ballot TO that eud as if the decision
rested with him alone.-Nesc York
Sun.
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Hon. JOHN X. CoWEN-Tho pres
ent campaign has been notable for
one thing, and that Is for the high
class of speakers who have visited our
city. In no campaign have orators
Of such ability and reputs spoken in
Martiusburg. Senators, congress
men and others speakers of high
standing in our national affairs,
have addressed our people. On last
Wednesday afternoon our citizens
had the pleasure of listening to one
of the best speeches OF the campaign.
The orator of the occasion was the
Hon. John X Cowen, of Baltimore.
Previous to the hour set for the
speaking to commence crowds of
men gathered on the corners of the
streets snd discussed politics. The
Central Opera House was crowded
to its utmost capacity and the speak
er was greeted with loud applause.
Mr.. Cowen was introduced by Mr..
D. G. Westenhaver, who, in few
brief remarks, stated his position on
the questions of the day. Mr.. Cowen
is an eloquent speaker, and his ar
guments were 50 convincing that
many converts were made 10 the
cause of sound money. He spoke for
over two hours, and, taking the Chi
cago platform, literally dissected it.
He said that Mr.. Bryan's main ar
gument was that this was a cam
paign Of the money power against
the poor, and showed that the poor
people, by their savings in the banks,
were Teslly the money power them
selves. His speech was full OF IN
formation and 10 the point, and by
The frequent bursts Of applause the
audience showed its appreciation.
Mr.. Cowen's closing words are
worthy of reproduction, and were as
follows: II appeal to you as Ameri
can citizens, not as farmers, mechan-
les, business men, or members of any
other occupation, but as American
citizens, to bury this black flag OF
reputation beneath cloud of white
ballots cast for Mckinley on No.
yember 3rd. Mr.. Cowen, in the
crisis which confronts us, places
country above party, as all true
Americans should do.
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MARRIAGE OF Mr.. GUSTAV BROWN.
Mr.. Gustav Brown, Mayor of
Charles, Town, and Mrs. Amanda
Heckler, of Richmond, Va, were
married in the latter place on We'd
nesday, the 2lst. Mr.. Chas. P. Mat
thaei, Of this city, brother-in. law OF
the bridegroom, was the best man.
He returned home on Wednesday
evening, after having had a pleasant
visit in Richmond. Congratulations
to the happy pair.
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|. A physician cannot be always
bad. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains;
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy the friend of many house
holds and the destroyer of all pair
the famous Red Flag Oil, Is cents.
2. Many precious life. could be saw
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure good
nights rest by investing rs cents
for bottle of Pan-Tina, the great
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption. Bottles of Pan-Tina
sold at l.. G. Matthaei's Drug Store.
Sept. 80 If.
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UNwELL.-Capt. d. W. Shaffer ad
dressed the Democracy OF Jefferson
county, at Maning's school house,
on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednes-
day morning be complained of not
feeling acet. We have since learn
ed that there was an old fashioned
barbecue at the place mentioned,
and roast lamb. roast pig and chick
en- soup were dispensed. We can
understand why he was un,oeU. The
captain will probably feel aoorse
after his roast on next Tuesday.
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POTATO SocIAL.-On last Friday
evening the members of the Junior
Christian Endeavor Society of st.
Johns Lutheran Church held po-
tato social at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman, West
John street. About fifty of the lit
tie folks were present, and an enter
tainment consisting of Rotations,
music and DIALOGUES took place, and
was enjoyed by all present. The
price of admission was one potato
for each year of the applicants age
A considerable number of potatoes
were thus collected, which the young
people afterwards distributed among
the poor of the city.
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GRADING FOR THE PAVEMENT -
Contractor Burrell Martin has been
busy grading on each side Of the
drive at the west end of the Govern
ment Building. He has almost fin
ished the necessary excavations for
the new granilithic pavement, but
has yet great deal OF grading to do.
He has been somewhat delayed
owing to several pipes having to be
laid under ground. The trees have
all been removed from in front of tie
building, and it now shows up better
and is s decided Improvement.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-31

REPUBLICAN MEETING.-Mr. Har-
vey W. Harmer, young Republi-
can OF Clarksburg, made very in
teresting speech in favor OF Republi-
can principles at the Court House,
on Friday evening of last week. The
crowd was not as large as usual, ow-
ing to the disagreeable weather, but
those who did turn out to hear him
listened to good speech, full of
sound argument and in favor of pro,
lection and honest money. He also
spoke to an audience at Ridenour's
school house on Saturday night.
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HARDWARE STORES CLOSING EAR.
LY.-An agreement has been entered
into between the hardware dealers of
this city, consisting of the firms OF
H. 7. Cushwa, Mrs. W. W. Crump,
A. A. LamoD, G. G. Cushwa & Bro.
and Ii. l.. Doll & Co., to close their
places of business during the winter
at 8 o'clock, Saturday and payday
evenings excepted. The agreement
went into effect last Monday.
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A SUPERB supper was held
Tuesday night at Wysong Hall I'M
der the auspices of the Berkeley
Union Band. 1t was largely attend
ed by the colored people, and was a
grand success. The proceeds will
be appropriated to the best interest
of the band, which has been in bad f.
nancial circumstances.
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CUSTER BYRD.-The marriage of
Mr.. Glenn Custer and Miss Florence
Byrd took place at the home of the
bride, in Berkeley Springs, Wednes-
day evening. Mrs. Emma G. Heck
rote and Miss Maggie Reed, OF this
city, were present at the marriage.
Mrs. Byrd is well known in Martins
burg and has many acquaintance.
AT one time she resided here.
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THROWN FROM HIS WHEEL

THROWN FROM HIS WHEEL.-Mr.
Herbert Edwards was painfully in
jured in a bicycle accident Wednes-
day morning. Mr.. Edwards who is
an employee in B. & o. railroad
shops, was on his way TO work, rid
ing bis bicycle. He was going very
rapidly when he struck big rock
and was thrown to the ground,
alighting on his face, which was
considerably cut. He was unable to
work for day or two.
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Acute Catarril Cured with Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, Allegsny county, Nd, writes !:
| have tried Parker & Saea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth,
fully say that it is the best remedy
that i have ever used for catarrh.
Two bottles cued me when | was
scarcely able to breathe. ! heartily
recommend it TO all VI no lave ten.
4, ncy to catsrrh. For sale hy l..
G. Matthaei, Queen street.