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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
the Candidates. Circulated.

| Petition, Accompanied by q Letter to
the Candidates, Circulated.
Chicago. Sept. 1.-THE announcement
| by Chairman Hanna that Mckinley will
| probably take the stump has encouraged
members Of the Chicago labor organiza-
| lions to make an effort to bring the two
| principal candidates for the presidency
! together in joint debate. To this end
| a petition has been circulated which Will
| be submitted to the national commit
| tees Of both parties. Letters will ac-
company the petition, addressed to both
Mckinley and Bryan, urging them to
grant organized labor an opportunity
to hear both sides OF the financial ques-
ton from the principals in the great po-
liticalconte ST. The petition follows:
I'VE, the undersigned members Of
labor organizations of Chicago, believ-
ing an early settlement of the financial
policy Of this country is Of great import
ance to the wage-earners, and that the
subject should be studied diligently by
every workingman, without regard 10
former political affiliations or beliefs,
and believing that the chosen leaders Of
the two great political parties are the
most eminently qualified to explain TO
us their reasons for claiming that their
respective policies which their parties
advocate would prove to De of benefit TO
the majority of the people; therefore,
We unite in extending to the Hon. Will
lam Mckinley of Ohio, and the Hon viii
lam ]. Bryan of Nebraska, a most cor
dial invitation to meet each other in
joint debate upon the financial question
| in the Coliseum on the evenig of Oct.
II, 1896, or Whereabouts.
I'VE pledge ourselves to see that both
shall receive an impartial hearing on
this occasion. We trust that having
this early notice, both gentlemen will
find it convenient to grant US this
favor"
The petition will be distributed at
meetings of all labor organizations, and
whiting week it is believed that thous-
ands of signatures of workingmen will
be secured
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
SLUGGED By NIGHT
MISSOURI PRESIDENT OF THE A. I.
A. FOULLY TREATED.

-
In the Street Near His Home In Kansas
City. Mo-. at 5 O'Clock il the Morning.
and is in = Critical Condition-Rscovers
Long Enough to Relate the Particulars
of Murderous Assault But Not to De-
scribe His Assailant-A Very Mysterious
Case,
Kansas City, Sept. IA j. Dear
born, state president of the A P. A,
was found lying in the street near his
scious from wounds inflicted by an as
yet unknown assailant. Besides being
badly battered about the head, Dear
born had suffered stab wound Doc
tors nave not yet decided what the ef-
feet of the wounds viii be. Dearborn
was evidently assaulted in the night
while going home. No cause for the act
is known.
At O'Clock Dearborn regained con-
sciousness long enough to relate the
manner of the attack. 1t appears that
he was assaulted at II o'clock last
night while ne was returning home
alone, by a man who jumped out from a
dark alley and struck him in the fore
head with a blunt instrument The
blow sent him to the ground, when the
assaihant, drawing a dagger, stabbed
tle PROSTATE man three times in the
region OF the heart Then, believing
him TO be dead, Dearborn was thrown
over the fence into an adjacent yard.
He soon lost conscionesS and was not
discovered till early this morning, after
having lain in the wet grass for six
hours. An examination of mis- wounds
showed that the dagger stabs We're not
serious, but that the blow on the head
might result in conclusion of the brain
and prove fatal. Soon after relating
the facts as given, Dearborn iapsed into
Inconsistencies without having given
a description of his assailant. The
police believe that the purpose of the
attack was not robbery, but was inSti-
gated by some one opposed to the A.
p. A. doctrine, which Dearborn has so
earnestly advocated. None of his
money or valuables were missing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13

Quite al enjoyable surprise party was
rendered Master Harry Russell On last
Tuesday evening ~ the home = E1-s
parents on South Main street Games
and conversation entertained the guests
until a late hour. when refreshments
acre served Those present were Misses
Jessie Whitiock. ANNE Branr- Georgia
Luce. Mabel Loveisnd and Pauline Rus
sell and MeSsrs Hugh Clark. I'd Brz2f.
II Wlnt@--nsre, Msrry Massey. Charlie
Andrews and Charlie Ho<xSe.i
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URGED TO DISCUSS
MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO GET THE
TWO WILLIAMS T0GETHER.

announcement Of the Probability OF Nc
aged Chicago Labor Organizations In
the Idea Of Bringing Together the
Champion of the Mills and the Cham
piop Of tho Minis in Joint Discussion
Petition, Accompanied by q Letter to
the Candidates., Circulated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

B. & O. STOCKHOLDERS IN ANNUAL
MEETING.-The annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Baltimore
& Ohio railway was held in Balti-
more on Monday. The annual re-
port of President Cowen was read
and adopted and directors were
elected. The president and direc-
tors submitted the annual statement
of the affairs of the company for
the year ending June 80, 1895. The
only reference made to the receiver.
ship is contained in a single SEN
tence, which says, that "the COM
pany, being unable to meet its liza
bilities, on March l, 1896, passed in
to the hands of John K. Cowen and
Oscar Murray, receivers, on that
date. 1t has been deemed proper to
continue the regular annual state
ment, and therefore this report COW
ers the operations of the entire fs-
cal year, both prior and subsequent
to the receivership." The total earn
ings for the year were s23,944,781,
and increase over the previous year
of 81 ,l27 $50. Net earnings, 81 $780,
$50. The operating expenses in
creased 81 1872, 1916, the total being
$l7,583,420.
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A MINISTERS LUCK.-Once in a
great while say six years-we take
a hunt for anything a gun will shoot.
This time we went down to Van
clevesyille, and if Mrs. McWilliams
hadn't kindly cared for us, we would
have come home half starved. Alter
skirmishing around six farms for
three hours, seeing nothing but a
piece of white paper to shoot at, we
gave up the chase, but tackled IA gem
erous supply of chicken and cooked
ace cream, Gas Harold called it, for
dinner. Were it not for the chagrin,
we would tell what Harold shot and
90 hunting oftener, for catching
good meals are not always the game
we are after. We do better when
DIR. Myers and the dominic go fish
ing. Then we always catch some
thipg-evcn salt herring in the Pc.
tomac. Never mind, Fourth of July
and Lection Day next year we
rope 'em iu.-Martinsburg Luther
an.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFias

The Darlington, Wis, Journal
says editorially OF popular patent
medicine. I'VE know from exper-
fence that Chamberlain's Collie Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy is ell
that is claimed for it, as on two oc-
casions it stopped excruciating pains
and possibly saved us from an uH-
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..
Matthaei, Druggist.
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AN APoLoGy.-We issue only half
a sheet this week on account of the
state of our feelings and the condi-
ton of our liver. The fact is we
don't feel well nohow and we are
not in the shape to be monkeyed
with. Our barber charged us six
bits for shave, and when we began
to show warlike signs he explained
that his charge was in proportion
to the length of our face, and then
we took in our horns and went off to
the smoke house and meditated.
The more we thought the more
thoroughly convinced we we're that
the country had gone to the devil,
and if we could have found blind
bride in that smoke house we might
have sought another country by the
banging route. Under these cir
cumstances we know that you will
pardon the half-sheet business. 1t
is hardly probable that this viii hap
pen again and we need make no
promises for the future. The fact
is, We have been struck hard. and
are little dazed just now, and our
new coat of war paint will net be
on until next week. Glade Spring
Citizen.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

DISCOVERED A GRAvE.-Thursday
afternoon, a young man named
Butts, discovered what he supposed
to be the grave of a child just
buried, in the rear of Sencindiver &
Stewards building on Winchester
avenue. He informed the members
OF the firm and they went to the
spot spoken of by Butts. The grave
was there and two parallel lines on
the side was strong evidence that
child's carriage had been there. A
pick and shovel were obtained and
the work of resurrecting the suppos-
ed body begun. A few inches below
the surface of the ground box was
discovered, and the man who band
ling the pick feared to 90 farther.
He was told to continue the work,
however, and when the box was
taken out and opened, it was found
to contain the remains of Mr.. L. D..
Gerhardt's dog, which had been bur-
led by his little boy. Butts ac-
knowledged that the joke was on
him. World.
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BANQUET TO THE CITY BAND.-The
City Band was rendered a banquet
on Tuesday evening last, by Mr.. c..
A. Mantz, vice-president OF the band
at the eating parlors of Mrs. B. G..
Quenzel. The band marched to the
square where they rendered sere-
made in honor of Mr.. Mantz. who
has lately entered the matrimony
state, and from there proceeded to
the banquet parlors where a feast of
good things was enjoyed. The S.
l.. Club, of which Mr.. Mantz is a
member, was also present. Con-
CALCULATIONS were made by Mr.. G. q.
Pitzer IN behalf of the band and Mr..
A. f. Lambert in behalf of the S. L..
Club.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

WILSON HAS No CINCH.-Mr
Cleveland has decided to give Secre-
tary Herbert place on the bench
ard he would like to do as much for
Secretary Carlisle and Postmaster
General Wilson, but he has grave
doubts as to whether the Senate will
sanction the nomination OF either oil
these men, owing to the prejudice OF
the silver Senators against them and
him. Republican Senators will not
be likely to over-eXert themselves in
helping him, as they will probably
prefer to have all vacancies filled by
President Mckinley.
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Your EYEs.-Do your eyes need
attention? Do you have headaches,
and do your eyes itch and burn? If
so. they should surely receive imme.
diate and skillful attention. Do not
fail to consult Leech. Stiles & Co.,
the famous eye specialists Of Phila-
delphia. They were among the best
and most successful men in the en-
ploy of Queen & Co. Examination
free at our office at the Continental
Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 3rd, from
a. N. to p. NJ. See advertise
ment in another column.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

HOODS CUREs.-In saying that
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures, its pro-
prietors make no idle or extravagant
claim. The advertising of Hoods
Sarsaparilla is always within the
bounds of reason because it is true,
it always appeals to the sober, COM
mon sense OF thinking people because
it is true, and is always fully sub
stantlated by endorsements which, in
the financial world, would be accept
ed without moment s hesitation.
Read the testimonials published
in behalf of Hoods Sarsaparilla, all
from reliable, grateful people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

MASONIC GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
The West Virginia Grand Lodge Of
A. F. & A. M, at. its annual meet
ing in Wheeling last week, elected
and installed the following officers !:
Grand Master, B. D. Gibson, of
Charleston Deputy Grand Mas
ter, S. N. Myers, of Martinsburg !;
Senior Grand Warden, Jos. Hall, of
Wheeling Junior Grand Warden,
Neil Robinson, of Charleston
Grand Treasurer, Hugh Sterling, OF
Wheeling Grand Secretary, Hon.
G. w. Atkinson, of Wheeling. The
Grand Master made the following
appointments: Grand Lecturer,
Cyrus S. MeKinsey, of Anderson
Grand Chaplain, Rev R. R. Swope,
ID. D., of Wheeling Grand Marshal,
Samuel Ferguson, Of Ceredo;
Grand Senior Deacon, A. D. W.
Strickler, of Phillip Grand Junior
Deacon, Peyton r. Harrison, of
Martinsburg Grand Pursuviant,
DR.. John FL. Weymouth, of Elkins;
Grand Tyler, Timothy W. Bliss, of
Wheeling.
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How To Prevent Group.

SOME READING THAT WILL PROVE IN
TEREsTING 70 YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW
TO GUARD AGAINST THE DISEASE.
Group is terror to young moth.
ers and 10 post them concerning the
cause, first symptoms and treatment
is the object of this item. The ori-
gin Of Group is a common cold.
Children who are subject 10 it take
cold very easily and Group is almost
sure TO follow. The first symptom
is hoarseness this is soon followed
by peculiar rough cough, which is
easily recognized and will never be
forgotten by one who has heard il.
The time to act is when the child
first becomes hoarse. II Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is freely given
all tendency to Group will soon dis
appear. Even after the croupy
cough has developed it will prevent
the attack. There is 10 danger in
giving this remedy for it contains
nothing injurious. For sale by l..
G. Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

A SEPARATE SCHOOL FoR THE
BLIND The board of regents of the
West Virginia School for the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind, which is located at
Romney, Hampshire county, has re-
solved to ask the next Legislature
to separate the school by creating
an institution for the blind, to be To-
Gated elsewhere in the state. The
students at the Romney school are
increasing so rapidly that such a
move is regarded as very necessary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

New COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL
REVENUE FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
Joseph S. Miller will cease to be
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
tor West Virginia on tue twenty
sixth instant, and bis successor, Mr..
Farman, Of Illinois, will take charge
of the office on the twenty-seventh.
Mr.. Farman said to night that he
had accepted the appointment ten
dered him by the President. Mr..
Miller will, it is understood, make
his headquarters in Washington for
some time to come. The Baltimore
company OF which be has been elect.
ed vice president and general mana.
ger, has branch Office in Washing
tor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

ANOTHER BUILDING Messrs. Low
EFT and Rothwell are gradually in
cressing the size of the canning and
storage plant in North Martinsburg.
To realize that they intend to do a
big business next year, one has only
to consider the fact that they are
making all their improvements dur
inc their dull season, which is about
this time of the year. Mr.. Nathan
Thompson is now engaged with a
force of hands in excavating for an
other small building. twill be locat.
ed north and east OF the present big
structure.
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Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
NEW GREAT SoUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE." This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its ex-
ceeding promptness in relieving pain
in the bladder, kidneys, back and
every part of the urinary passages in
male or female. 1t relieves reten-
tion of water and pain 10 passing it
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by L. G Mat,haei,
Druggist, Martlnsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

THANKSGIVING IN THE LUTHERAN
CHURCH. There will be Thanksgiv-
ing services held in st. Johns Luth-
eran Church, commencing at 10
o'clock, a. M, conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. G. S. Trump. In the even
ing there will be a social given by
the Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor Society of the church, at
which refreshments will be served.
Those who attend are asked to CO.
nate something for the poor and
needy, either money or edibles,
which will be distributed among
those in need. All are invited to
attend and spend a pleasant time.
A program will be rendered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

CUMBERLAND's CELEBRATIoN.-On
Tuesday, Nov. II, Cumberland had
a big demonstration in honor of the
election of Mckinley and the triumph
of sound money. Several people
from Martinsburg attended, and were
glad they went. The city was a gala
scene OF merriment, and the occa-
sion will long be remembered by the
people Of Cumberland and vicinity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21
Acute Catarrh Cured with Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
b rg, Allegany county, Nd, writes j:
| have tried Parker Il Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth.
fully say that it is the best remedy
that | have ever used for catarrh.
Two bottles cured me when was
scarcely able TO breathe. ] heartily
recommend it to all who have ten.
depcy to catarrh. For sale by l..
G. Matthaei, Queen street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

STAUBLY-DRENNER.-Cards are out
announcing the marriage of Miss
Minnie Alberta Drenner, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Drenner, now
of Brunswick, but formerly of this
city, to Mr.. Anthony M. Staubly.
The ceremony will take place at
the home of Miss Drenner at 8 p. m.
Wednesday evening, November 25th.
Mr.. Staubly is at present with the
Herald, of this city, and was former
employee of the INDEPENDENT. We
tender our congratulations, and trust
their welded life may be long and
happy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

WEDDED.-Mr. James l.. McDan-
iel and Miss Bessie M. Edwards
we're married at the Lutheran par
sonage by Rev. G. S. Trump, on
Tuesday last, Nov. 18th. A num-
Der of young friends accompanied
the happy couple to witness the cere.
mony. A reception was given the
bridal party by the groom's parents,
at their home on Tuscarora Grade.
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HARpER's WEEKLy- Har,e,

HARPER's WEEKLY.-Harper's
Weekly for November %, (Thanks-
giving Number) will have full-page
drawings by A. B. Frost, Frederic
Remington, y. A. Rogers, Alice
Barber Stevens and F. G. Yohn.
There will be interesting articles
previously announced, but una
void b y postponed) suggesting
changes in the White House, the
better to adapt it to the needs ofthe
President, with full-page illustra-
ton and plans, showing how the de
sired end may be attained by sim
pie extension of the present build
ing.
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LEFT TO ATTEND THE GRAND LoDc

LEFT TO ATTEND THE GRAND LODGE
The Grand Lodge of the Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows conyen-
ed at Hinton on Tuesday. Grand
Master S. L. Dodd, of Little George
town Mr.. Robert PEARL, of Graft
tude Lodge No. 26, of Hedgesville ;
Mr.. Geo. W. Smith, of Tuscarora
Lodge No. "a, of this city, left on
Tuesday. Mr.. Geo. V. Rathman,
representative from Horeb Encamp-
ment No. 12l, and Miss Daisy v.
Kline, Of Bethany Lodge No. I. D..
of R., of this city, both left on Mon
day morning.
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$4,000 In Gold Given

For Selling "story of Spain and Cuba"
The International News q Book Co.,
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Two Valuable Friends.

|. A physician cannot be always
had. 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 pain
the famous Red Flag Oil, 25 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 % 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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TAKEN TO THE HosPITAL.-Mrs.
Wasbburn, (nee Harrison,) wife OF
Rev. e. v. Washburn, who has been
critically i'll for some time at the
home of her mother, in this city, was
taken to Washington on Tuesday,
where she went for treatment in the
hospital.
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DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN MILLER
Mr.. John Miller, eighty .two years
old, died at his home near Gerards-
town, Tuesday night. He was q
farmer by occupation and a most
exemplary man. He is survived by
his wife and one son, Mr.. Charles j.
Miller, the first assistant in Shep-
herd College State Normal School.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-21

CLUB DANoE.-T h g Minneolis
Dancing Club, of this city, gave
their regular dance on Thursday
night, instead of Friday, owing to
the Dancing Hall being occupied by
a concert company on that night.
About sixty guests were present.
Thompson's Orchestra furnished the
music. A good time was spent by
all
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FLAG-RAIsING THANKSGIVING DAY.
The members of Martinsb bur q
Council No. 80, Jr. o. u. A. NJ,
aud ell visiting members in this
city, are requested to meet at the
Council Chamber on Thursday next,
Thanksgiving DayD at l o'clock
p. m. They will march in body TO
Ridenour's School House, where
they will erect flag on the build
ing. A program has been arranged
by the teacher OF the school, Mrs.
l.. O. Tabler, which will be rendered
Immediately after the flag is raised.
All lovers of public schools and our
couutrys flag are invited to be pres
eDt,
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DIED.-Edith Virgins, daughter
OF Jos. T. and Sarah E. Gregory,
born Aug. 10Th, 1895, died Nov. Stb,
1896, aged l year, 2 months and
20 days. Although of tender age,
she had entwined herself around our
hearts, for she was a lovely and
bright child. How beautiful she look
ed in her little white casket. Oh how
we miss her, but cur Father wanted
her. To us she was only lent. He
who said "Suffer the little ones TO
come unto Me- has taken the little
lamb to His bosom. Yes she is now
a little angel and dwells with Jesus,
and will ever be a beacon light to
draw us, her loved ones, to the Holy
City. We would not recall her, but
bow in submission to His will, who
doeth all things well.
Put away the little dresses,
That our darling used to wear;
She will need them on earth never,
She has climbed the golden stairs.
She is with the happy angels,
Up in Heaven SO fair
Her little feet are waiting,
Close beside the golden stair.
Fond parents, grieve for her no more,
But dry your fearful eyes;
Your sweet babe has gone to rest,
To dwell beyond the skies.
JEFF.
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SATURDAY. NOV. 81, 1895.
ToyOuR PATRONS.

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