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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CON-
VENTION.

TIE real business of the National
Democratic Convention began on
Wednesday morning, when Hon. j.
w. Daniels, of Virginia, who was
chosen temporary chairman, called
the convention to order. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DR.. Green, of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Com
mittee on Credentials not being ready
to report the time OF waiting was
consumed in speeches made by Gov.
Hogg, of Texas, Blackburn, of Ken.
lucky, sud Gov. Altgeld, of Illinois.
At / p. m. Geo. F. Williams, OF
Massachusetts,, made the most effec-
tive speech OF the day.
When the committee on creden-
tails finally made their report it
seated the contesting silver delegates
from Michigan, and the gold men
took. seats in the audience.
On Thursday the day WAS turbu-
lent from the time the convention
opened until its close that night.
Senator White, of California, who
was made permanent chairman made
his address and the committee was
then announced ready for business.
The audience soon was alternately
swayed by Tillman, Jones, Bryan,
Hill, Villas, and Russell. Among
them there was a stirring fight
which was greeted by cheers and
Kisses from their respective partisans.
The platform, favoring free silver as
its chief plank, was passed by vote
Of GAG to 303. At $50 in the eve
ming Senator Jones, Of Arkansas,
made the motion TO nominate cam
didste for President. Senator Vest
nominated Hon. Richard P. Bland
and was seconded by Overmeyer, of
Kansas, and Williams, of Illinois.
Col. Lewis, of Georgia, nominated
Hon. w. j. Bryan, of Nebraska,
which was seconded by Clatz, of
South Carolina, and Williams, OF
Massachusetts. Senator Turpie, of
Indiana, nominated Gov. Claude
Mathews. seconded by Tippett, OF
California. Iowa, by delegate
White, nominated her favorite son,
Hon. Horace Boies. John S. Rhea,
Of Kentucky, named "Joe' Black
burn. The convention then adjourn
ed until Friday.
eve 90 TO press before the nom
nation is made).
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CHICAGO CONTENTION

Strange to say, that, up to going
to press, no nomination has been
made at Chicago for President and
Vice-President on the behalf of the
democrats. They have no faith in
their foundation. They are wild and
tempest swept. Their best leaders
are exercised, and you may talk of
Sampson pulling down the pill
lars Of the temple, but the wanton
destruction these people are do.
ing is abominable. Sampson was
a manly man, but these men are
void Of manhood or thought, other
wise they would list to common
sense. From garnet through draw.
ingroom to cellar the movements 90
AYE, into the cabin and why not
give a full release, suFcsase OF
sorrow to every struggling person
in the name of Him who made beth
gold aud silver. You possibly do
not want any of the silver Judas
gotS
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A STRANGER VISITS MARr1NsBuaa.


Henry Tabler, brother of Harri-
son Tabler, of Berkeley county, went
West many years ago, married and
raised 8 family Of ten children, and
being industrious and frugal, pros
pered so well that he was able to
leave farm to each child. Nathan,
one of his sons, has been visiting
among his relatives here for the past
week. Accustomed TO the dead level
of his native plains, the hills and
mountains Of our state excited his
wonder by their wild and picturesque
beauty. But what impressed him
most was Martinsburg. He expect
ed to see sleepy little town, lack
ing the push and energy ofthe West.
He found quite wide awake city,
busy and bustling. He admired the
handsome buildings and streets, es
pecially Queen ST., ESQ much for the
roller). One feels an almost ire
sistible desire to leave the irregular
payements and walk out ON the
smooth, level streets, that are such
Joy to bicyclists and those who drive.
Our factories, too, won his admira-
ton, and he left for his home filed
with good impressions of a thriving
city, hospitable people and delight.
full climate, and carried back to II.
linois desire to renew his visit.
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HEDGESVILLE.

Mr.. E. P. Beall and son Paul
have returned from q visit to Wood
stock, Va.
Mr.. Roby and daughter, of Balti-
more, are the guests of Mrs. Walter
Lipgamfeltsr.
Ar. Mason Cornelius and family,
Of Hagerstown, visited Mr.. J. Fl.
Miller last Sunday.
Misses Katie and Ella Nihion, after
quite an extended trip, have return
ed home, much improved in health.
Miss Bessie Gaver, after spending
several days with friends here, has
returned to her home in White Post,
Va,
Miss Maud Miller has returned to
her home in Winchester, after spend
ing some time with her grandpar-
ents.
Mrs. Lou Webb, who has been
visiting her parents in this place,
has returned to her home in Con-
necticut, her brother Vernon accom-
panying her home.
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Katie Hanna to Mr.. Erastus
Loncks Stoner, of Scottsdale, Pa, to
take place at the M. E. Church on
Tuesday eve at s p. m. We extend
congratulations.
Among the visitors this week were
Mr.. Adrian Wyncoop and daughter,
of Charles Town, visiting Rev. Leav-
ell, William Gaff and Miss Gertie
Lantz, Of Martinsburg; Burlis Sny.
der. of Davis; James Slaughter,
of New Jersey, visiting his parents,
and Melvin Ripple, of Marlowe, the
guest of Miss Katie Nihion.
Whereas it hath pleased Almighty
God, in His wise providence, to re-
move from our midst our frierd and
brother Odd Fellow, Jacob Hull,
therefore be it
Resolved, by Lodge &c, 10. O. T.,
that we bow ia submission to the
will of our Creator, and we take to
heart the lesson given that, GAIL men
are grass" and shall wither and de-
cay and die. Further, that in the
death Of Jacob Hull our lodge has
lost member and brother who,
through the cares and vicissitudes
OF long life, displayed his consist
ency, his faithfallness and his devo-
ton to the principles of this lodge,
of which he became a member So
years ago. Further, that while for
years he was deprived of the priv.
lege of attending the lodge, and We
were deprived of his advice and ad-
monitions, yet we firmly believe him
to have lived life we'll calculated to
further the aims Of the lodge. Furth.
er, that we tend our heartfelt love
and sympathy to the friends and low
ed ones Of our brother in their afflic-
ton, and we assign them to the care
and protection of our Heavenly Faith
er, a rod that is not afar off, but nigh
unto them that believe. Further,
that these resolutions be spread on
orr minutes, copy be sent to the
relatives Of our deceaged brother and
! that they be published in the county
papers.
OLIVER III. RoUABK, !
JOSEPH I. SLAUGHTER, Com.
| j. I. SHIELDS,
REPORTERS.
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ACCIDENT.

The night was enveloped in thick
darkness, SO dense that not star
could be seen, and every object was
surrounded by a thick blackness
that might almost be felt, when Mr..
Luther Tabler and his wife Kate
drove homeward. Giving the horse
loose rein they passed on safely till
they came to steep and dangerous
hill few rods from Eagles school
house. The side was an almost per-
pendicular wall, and the road was
very narrow just here. The horse
backed and tumbled, turning fair
somersault in the air, carrying with
1.-THE buggy with its precious freight.
1t was all over in an instant. The
horse lit on his feet unframed, the
buggy was demolished, Luther fell
the full distance without scratch,
Kate fell into his long, protecting
arms unframed, but terribly fright
ened and badly shaken up, but with.
al deeply thankful for their hair
breadth escape from instant death.
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A SUICIDAL dCT.

When Hon. David B. Hill offered
his resolution endorsing the Demo
cratic Administration at the Chicago
Convention it was defeated by a
large majority Of the committee in
q vote of % to II. So bad has the
situation become that of the whole
convention not one delegate offered
the usual resolution Of compliment.
1t was Cleveland's personal enemy,
Hill, who was the only one with hon
est courage to offer the usual resolu-
ton. It shows that Clevelands at
tempt TO non-partisanship in the ad-
ministration of offices is a suicidal
policy.
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WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.-The
temperature during the past week
was slightly above the normal, av-
ersging about one degree per day.
The weeks rainfall was wholly from
showers. and was very unevenly dis
tributed. At some stations only a
small amount fell, while Others re.
port amounts varying from one-half
to three-forrths of an inch. The
amount of sunshine received during
the week was considerable above the
average, the first three or four days
having been almost wholly free from
clouds. Improved weather condi.
tions during The past week have been
highly favorable to crop growth, and
have given excellent opportunities
for the completion of the wheat har
vest and working of the corn fields.
Without exception, the whole corps
of correspondents unte improved
conditions liz all the wing crops.
The wheat harvest wa finished un-
der favorable weather. This crop
was everywhere below the average,
yet little dissatis faction is express
ed because of the great improvement
during the spring months, the crops
having turned out better than was
at one tim2 bought possible. Some
farmers have begun threshing in the
fields, and generally the grain is of
good quality. The oat crop is rip.
ening and harvest will soon begin
This crop is said to be very good.
Some heavy fields in valley districts
have been beaten down by rain and
wind, but the damage does not seem
to be great or extensive. Indiea-
tions point 10 an average yield, if
not better. Meadows are still i'm.
proving and haymaking will soon be
general. Some haymaking has been
done, the crop is reasonably good.
The corn crop was never known to
be in better ormore promising con-
dition than at present. The fine
weather during the past week has
given the farmers an opportunity to
give it the last and much.needed
working. The field growth is splen-
did and of fine color aud the out
look is most encouraging. An I'M
usually large yield is expected from
the potato crop, it being in excel
lent condition and comparatively free
from bugs. Vegetables of all kinds
are plentiful and have matured we'll
Fruits, berries and grapes are plen-
titul and promise fine yields. Grapes
are not rotting as badly as during
previous weeks and nov some CORE
spondents say they were never more
plentiful than at present.
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ID LIG HTf UMIEER
TOURS.
Two Tours to the North via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

LII Is tedlous 10 map out a tour Tor
ones self, for invariably expense
doubles, and some petty travelling
annoyances brought about by an
oversight mars what would have
been pleasant trip. 1t is a pleas
ure to haye everything arranged sys-
tematically before departing, thus
obviating unnecessary expenses as
well as Inconvenience. To this end
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
firstinaugurated personally. conduct-
ed tours, maintained them at the
highest possible standard of excel.
lence, and gave them at opportune
seasons, after careful study as to de.
sirable dates and every necessary
detail.
For the convenience of those who
seek the most attractive way of
spending a Summer holiday, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged two delightful tours to the
North, under the personally-con-
Quoted tourist system, July 81 and
August Is. The points included in
itinerary and the country traversed
abound in natures beauties. Mag
ni1cent scenery begins with the Jour.
ney, and ends only with It's compile
ton. The names of the places to be
visited are familiar to all. No mat
ter how much may be expected, one
cannot be disappointed in Watkins
Glen, Quebec, Montreal, AuSable
Chasm, Niagara Falls. Thousand Is
lands, Lakes Champlain and George.
Saratoga, or the Highlands of The
Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge of one
of the company's tourist agents, as
sisted by an experienced lady as
chaperon, whose especial charge will
be unescorted ladies.
The rate of 500 from New York,
Brooklyn, Newark, Trenton, Phila-
delphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and
Washington covers railway and boat
fare for the entire round trip, par
lor-car seats, meals en- route, hotel
entertainment, transfer charges car
rage hire-in fact, every item of
necessary expense.
Tickets purchased and not used
win be redeemed at full amount paid
if presented personally or by letter
at the General Office, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, not later than
two days before the respective dates
of departure,
For detailed itinerary, tickets, or
any additional information address
Tourist Agent, Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, 1876 Broadway,
New York I; $50 Fulton Street,
Brooklyn Room All, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
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To all persons holding liens by judg-
ment or otherwise on the real estate
orany part thereof of Conrad II Long:
In pursuance of decree Of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county, made
In cause therein pending TO subject
the real estate OF said Conrad II Long,
to the satisfaction of the liens thereon,
you are hereby required to present all
claims held by you and each Of you
against the said Conrad II. Long, which
are liens on his real estate or any part
Of 1t, for adjucation to me at my Office
in Martinsburg. w. Va, on or before
Tuesday, July 21st, 1896.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of June, 1886.
L. DEW. GERHARDT,
I'd. Com'r in Chancery.
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Last summer one OF our grand
children vas sick with a severe bow
ell trouble. Our doctors remedies
hal failed, then we tried Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrbGa
Remedy, which gave very speedy re-
lief. We regard 1T as the best medi-
cine ever put on the market for bow
ell complaints.-Mrs. E. G.. Gregory,
Frederickstown, Mo. This certain
ly is the best medicine ever put on
the market for dysentery, summer
complaint, collie and cholera infan-
tum in children. 1t never fails 10
give prompt relief when used in
reasonable time and the plain print
ed directions are followed. Many
mothers have expressed their sincere
gratitude for the cures it has Affect
ed. For sale by L. G.. Matthaei,
Druggist.
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Read the interview with Senator
Elkins, who for twenty years was in
terested in a silver mine, and see
what reasonable and proper conclu-
sions he reaches. There is not any
use talking, money is money, and
the question is how to get it into
your pockets. They can legislate a
gold or a silver mine, if they can, in
to our pocket and VIC will be thank
full. Do it please, we need it.
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The revival meeting in the TAber-
nacle out here, conducted by Evan
gellsts M. L. Yeakley and T. L.
Hyatt, closed Sunday night. A
thousand persons were in attend
ance, the tent was crowded, every
available space being taken up, and
many lowered around outside I'M
able to get ,sithin. The best of or
der was preserved during the ser.
vice which was solemn and impress
sive. There were few dry eyes in
that vast throng when the parting
words were spoken. A tender trib-
ute to these cody men is paid in the
sentiment expressed by the gentle
men whose names accompany their
paper which is as follows
For the public generally and es-
pecially to the people aohone these
Euangelists, N. L. Yeakley and T.
L. Hyatt are about to serue:
We appreciate the labor of love
bestowed upon Us, and we feel that
we have been wonderfully benefited
by attending their meetings, which
have been nightly blest in the con.
version of many, some of whom new
er entered church portal. We re-
luctantly part with these loving and
faithful teachers Of God, but we hope
others where they go will accept the
truths and rejoice in a Savior's love
as we rejoice, and we bid them God
enend
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Mrs. Rhode Noah Of this place,
was taken in the night with cramp.
ing pains and the next day dlarrhea
set in. She took half a bottle of
blackberry cordial but got no relief.
She then sent to me to see if / had
anything that would help her. |
sent Ler a bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy and the first dose relieved her.
Another Of our neighbors had been
sick for about a week and had tried
different remedies for diarrhoea but
kept getting worse. | sent him this
same remedy. Only four doses Of 1t
we're required to cure him. He says
be owes his recovery to this wonder
full remedy.-Mrs. Mary Sibley, Sid
ncy, Mich. For sale by L. G. Mat
thaei, Druggist.
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The conventions Of this county
when they meet should consider the
recent issue of county bonds in
funding them, and express an opin-
ion if 1900 dollars ought to have
been paid or more should have been
to county officials in thus funding
them,
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MOUNTAIN CHAUTAUQUA
Mountain Lake Park, Md. on
the Main Line of the Pic
fuYesgue B. & @.

The most superb and sensible
summer resort in America. 100000
expended improvements; 2GO beau
tiful cottages hotel and cottage
board at from $500 to $12.00 per
week-cheaper than staying at home.
The mountain air and the mountain
views simply indescribable. Session
August 5th to the 25th. Three su,
perb entertainments daily. The best
music and the best lectures which
money can procure. DR.. 7. Dewitt
Talmage. Gen. John B. Gordon ard
Bishop j. Ell. Vincent already Sc
cured, with 100 others. DR.. w. L..
Davidson, the great Chautauqua
manager, in charge.
SUMNER SoHooLs.-20 departments
of important school work in charge
of leading instructors from the prom
inent universities. A wonderful
chance for teachers and students de-
string to make up studies. Tuition
insignificant. Wishes Of students
gratified. Low rates on railroads.
For full detailed information and IL
Illustrated programme, address A. r..
Sperry, Mountain Lake Park, Md.
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Taxes, now in ordinary Justice
should be reduced. With bonds
placed at per cent. and commits
sions ct al added to the amount of
1900 dollars, is such a luxury that
the people can enjoy by seeing how
the decrease decreases their taxes.
Take sugar or commissions in yours,
eh
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For District Delegate.
EDITOR INDEPENDENT;

EDITOR INDEPENDENTS:
herewith announce myself as eandi-
date for the nomination of District Dele
gate to the Legislature from this Delegate
District, subject to the action of the Dem
cratic District Conyention. ] am COM
PEELED to announce myself through re-
publican newspaper, as it is my only re-
source except the Weekly World, which
is independent. Althoug loyal democrat
am declared from democratic so-called
newspapers in this county. With undis-
mayed democracy,
| am yours very respectfully,
JESSIE T. BRILLHART.
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~ can't understand how it is that
young Swiitleigb manages to dress
so well. Certainly his salary does
MT warrant it."
'sOh, that's easily accounted for.
He's a hypnosist.'
"But what has hypnotism to do
with mans clothes ?"
why, every time he wants new
suit he makes his tailor believe that
be is going to pay for the old ones.p
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Judge Goff, of the O. 8. Court,
entered decree at Norfolk, provid-
ing for the sale OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad. He limited the
lowest bid to three million dollars.
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HARpER's WEEKLY,

The instalments of Mr.. Howell's
serial story, "The Landlord at Lions
Head" will be a feature of distinc-
ton in Harper's Weekly during the
present month. The Democratic
Convention at Chicago will be fully
discussed, and important articles on
the War in Cuba may be expected.
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The Statesman says, President
Cleveland hiss Joined his family at
Gray Gables. He has made and left
a whole nation gray during his term
of President, and we hope Gray Ga
bles will be large enough TO hold him
and keen him.
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"Our Dumb Animals" is the name
of paper published in Boston. 1t
is against treating animals roughly.
We advise the county court to sub
scribe for it and pay with 6 county
bond
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MoLER AVENUE
LOST ms HAT.

One Of the country gentlemen
peering from q car window while en-.
route TO Inwood On the 4th inst. sub
jected his head TO 4 draught that
took his straw hat. Wildly be
clutched bis head gear. but alas, the
effort was unavailiDg, snd he landed
on the picnic ground without even a
straw to hide his modest and blush
ing countenance. Suffice TO say that
straw showed the current that day.
and spoiled all the pleasure Of the
glorious fourth for one man at least.
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u. S. Markhal Wells has moved
his Office from Parkefsburg to Wheel
ing. The new law, providing sala-
ries instead of fees, has gone into
effect, and will reduce the income
chiefly OF deputy marshals.
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(NonmissiOner's Notice.
In Chaucery in the Circuit Court of
Berkeley County.
W. II. Pitznogle, plaintiff,

DSihOtCJ OOuDtJ.
w. II. Pitznogle, plaintiff,
VS..
Conrad II. Long, H. II. Emmert, trus-
tee, VIM. 4. Tebo, a J. Smaltz, The
Peoples National Bank, corpora
ton, p. N. Wolfslagle. G.. w. Schill,
surviving partner of o. f. Williams
q Co. and j III. Wetzel, defendants.
TO al Of said parties.
Whereas by decree of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley county, entered in
the above entitled cause on the 10Th
day of April, 1895, said cause was re-
ferred to the undersigned commissions
er in chancery with instructions to as
certain and report
1st-What real estate il owned by
Conrad Long, and its fee simple and
annual rental value.
2d-The liens by judgment, deed of
trust or otherwise thereon, together
with their respective amounts and pri-
critics.
This Is to give notice that have FIX
ed upon
Tuesday, July FL, 1896.
as the time, and at my Office in Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, as the place when
and where | will proceed To execute
said decree Of reference, at which time
and place you are required to attend,
and if said proceedings are not conclud-
ed on said day, same will be continued
from time to time at the same place un-
til completed.
Given under my hand this 10th day
Of June, 1896.
J.. DEW. GERHARDT,
Com'r In Chancery.
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Tor Constable.

We respectfully announce Mr.. 4 j.
SNYDER as a candidate for the nomination
ofConstable for N artinsburg District, sub
jeot to the Republican nominating conyen-
ton. FIRST WARD REPUBLICANS.
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When the county court meets, the
people should petition for payment
for shoveling snow in the great bliz-
Yard. 1t would not take 500 dollars
for eeeA wofhngman.
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For Clerk of Comfy Court.

| hereby announce myself as candi-
date for nomination for Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court, subject to the Republican Con-
vention of Berkeley County, in regular
meeting assembled.
4-2-tc. z. c. CURTIS.
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They are pushing things at the
Canning and Wagon factories, and
the people will soon hear the well
come toot of their morning whistles.