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foot to the Democratic PARTY and
she has broken her shackles. The
plurality for the Mckinley and Ho.
bart electors is not large, but it is
enough to carry the states vote for
the Republican party. The sound
money sentiment in the state at the
last election was strong enough to
elect as governor the Republican
candidate, w. o. Bradley, and the
reformation has continued until the
present day.
The result of last Tuesdays cleo
ton in West Virginia and Maryland
also indicate that the forces are still
operative which caused these states
to turn from Democracy to Republi
canism at the previous election of
these commonwealth. Maryland's
election of Lloyd Lowndes as gov
ernor is followed by the casting of
her electoral vote for Mckinley and
Hobart; and West Virginia's cleo
tion of complete Republican dele
cation in congress two years ago is
followed by repetition of the praise
worthy performance as well as by
the choice of Republican Governor
and Republican Presidential cleo
tors.
Thus in two consecutive elections
have these three Southern states vot-
ed for the Republican candidates.
The solidity of the South has been
permanently broken. The most dis
tinctive sectional barrier which ever
existed in the United States has
been broken just at the time when
the silverites we're strenuously work
ing to erect another, but in which
their efforts were marked by igno
minious failure.
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B. & @. REoEIvERs' REPoRT - The
seventh report Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company receivers
for the month Of September was
fled in the United States Circuit
Court Monday by them. The total
traffic receipts were $2.7l2,954 and
the miscellaneous receipts $l45,014.-
10. The traffic payments amounted
to 1926, $4,000, while the miscella-
neous payments were $458,705.78.
The fourth report of the terminal
improvement fund was also made. 1t
shows balance on hand of $l,I68,-
727.l7 after the payment of certain
claims. The fourth report of dis
bursements from the proceeds of re-
ceivers' certificates OF Series No. l
shows that the proceeds of the sale
OF certificates is 100000. and the
accounts payable are SSS0,S3l, 06.
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BERKELEY SPRINGS ITEMS.

From the Meas and Messenger
S. S. Buzzerd, of the Messenger,
has been on the sick list for few
days.
Miss Harlan, daughter of Justice
Harlan, of the U. S. Supreme Court,
is visiting at Pendle Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saltonstall have
moved into the new house they have
rented from Miss Nancy Hunter.
Mr.. Thomas M. King and family
are at the Mt. Vernon Hotel, Balti.
more, where they have taken apart
ments for the winter.
Mrs. W. W. Rockhill and the
Misses Rockhill sailed for Europe
on the 18th OF October, to visit Mr..
Rockhill's mother, Madame Grepin,
who lives near Paris.
Married, on Wednesday, Novem-
Der 4, 1896, at the parsonage of the
M. e. Church, South, Mr.. Phillip
Bohrer and Miss Carrie Stotler,
both of Morgan county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Key will
sail early in November, to visit Mrs.
Keys mother, Mrs. Orville Horwitz,
who lives in Rome, and her sister
Di Contessa Andriazzi, who will be
so pleasantly remembered here as
Miss Alice Horwitz.
Mr.. D. Webster Hovermale, whose
serious illness was noted in these
columns a short time since, died at
his home in Timber Ridge District,
Saturday, October 81. and was bur-
ried on Sunday. Mr.. Hovermale
was one Of Morgan counties most
substantial and industrious citizens,
and it is with deep regret we learn
OF his death.
Saturday morning last, Clifton
Culp was thrown from freight
train in the Keysery yard an | instant
ly killed by the cars passing over his
body, mangling him horribly. He
was % years of age and has been
breaking for several months. His
remains we're inferred in Rose Hill
Cemetery, at Cumberland, on Sun.
day. He was a grandson of Mrs.
Mendenhall, of Sir Johns Run
Messeu0ey..
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THINK ABOUT THIs.-Here are
some very good instructions for
killing a newspaper. just let your
subscription 90. It's only a dollar
or two-the publisher don't need it.
If he asks you for it, get mad as q
hornet and tell him to stop the
paper-you never read it anyhow.
Then borrow your neighbours. When
the reporter comes for news always
be busy-make him feel as 1.-The we're
intruding-that your time is worth
500 minute. You don't need to
advertise-eyerybody knows you,
and you can get along without print
ing--it's too expensive, and business
is slack. Never recommend the
paper to anybody. When you
speak of it always say, Eyes, we
have little sheet, but it don't
amount to much p Keep this up a
year or two and you will have q
dead newspaper, dead set Of mer-
chants and a dead town.
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KILLED WHILE AT PLAY.-Samuel
Nelson, eight year-old son of Will
liam Nelson, was killed Friday noon
by being pinioned to the ground by
tree, which fell upon him, near
Sandy Hook. He was at school and
the pupils had recess. They were
playing in the branches of large
tree, which had been felled near the
school lot. Young Nelson sat upon
the trunk while bis companions
swung themselves on two large
branches. Suddenly the tree turn
ed and the little fellow was caught
by one of the limbs and fastened to
the earth, crushing him to death in
stantiy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

MASONIC GRAND LODGE MEETS
This week was the scene of pleasant
masonic events in Wheeling. The
Grand Lodge WAS in session, the
Grand Royal Arch Chapter met, and
the Shriners were with them. The
Royal Arch Masons 26th Annual
Conclave was held in Masonic Tenn
pie on Monday. Among the officers
present were NJ. E., S. N. Myers.
Grand High Priest, and r. E., Fred
N. Seibert, Grand Captain of the
Host, of this city. After the trans
action of regular business, the fol-
lowing officers were appointed for
the ensuing year: james McCahon,
Wheeling, Grand High Priest John
G. Riheldaffer, Wheeling, Grand
King; F. N. Seibert, Martinsburg,
Grand Scribe; Hugh Sterling. Wheel
ing, Grand Treasurer; o. S. Long,
Charleston, Grand Secretary; Rev.
r. R. Swope, Wheeling, Grand
Chaplain; H. E. Thomas, Bluefeld,
Grand Captain of the Host; j. NJ.
McConihay, Charleston, Grand Prin--
cipal Sojourner; C. A. Mckenzie,
Anderson, Grand Royal Arch Chap
lain; w. W. Van Wrinkle, Parkers-
burg, Grand Master of the Third
Veil; A. A. Holly, Grafton, Grand
Master of the Second Veil; K. NJ.
Showalter, Fairmont, Grand Master
of the First Veil; 7. G. Swats, Hin
ton, Grand Marshal; 7. W. Bliss,
Wheeling, Grand Tyler. DR.. S. N.
Myers, who retires from the Grsnd
High Priesthood, has had success
full administration, and stands in
highest estimation among his fellow
Masons. The banquet rendered the
visiting Masons by the local iratern-
ity was one of the most pleasant oc--
currences of that character that has
ever transpired in the history of Ma
SONIC functions in this state. Over
| 200 guests were seated at the tables.
| At a late hour Col. Hugh Sterling,
the POSTMASTER, raped for atten-
ton, and during the course of the
| post prandial occurrences, called on
prominent Masons, who responded
to soasts.
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The BATTLEsHIP TExAs.-The bat
tleship Texas has been unfortunate
from the very day she was chIisten-
ed with the traditional bottle of
champagne. The latest accident oc-
Cured on Monday and in few min
utes the vessel was resting in the
slime and mud of Wallabout Chan
mel, Brooklyn. The accident was
caused by the breakage of the valve
stem Of the main injection pipe I'M
der pressure of the sea, and the
water rushed in, flooding the ship
and sinking her in 20 minutes, The
wrecking tugs are now at work lift
ing the huge bulk. The damage will
be slight, but the expense of raising
the ship will be heavy.
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REFORMED CHASSIS IN SESSION.
Last Friday, at 2 O'Clock p. M, the
Chassis of Virginia met in q special
session at the parsonage of the Re-
formed Church, this city. There
were present Reys. A. B Bauman,
Toms Brook, Va, DR.. Hofbeins and
j. W. Rauch, Martinsburg, L. T.
Lampe, Lovettsville, Va, and j. B.
Stonesifer, Winchester. Elders II.
T. Cushwa and II. j. Seibert, city
D. S. Rentch, Esq, Shepherdstown,
DIR. Linsday, Taylortown, Va, and
DR.. Max Wiehle, Washington. A
petition from members of the church
in Wieble, Va, asking for the or
ganization Of Reformed congrega
tion in that place was received, and
after considerable discussion, the
request was granted. Revs. Lampe,
Hoffheins and Eyerhardt was ap.
pointed to effect the organization
Rev. Lampe was appointed supply
to the new congregation for the
present, until further arrangements
are made. The visitors were much
pleased with Martinsburg, and en-
joyed their short stay.
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State of West Virginia
VS.. FIN Chaucery
r. L. Spaulding.

This cause came on TO be heard this
18th day of September, 1896. upon the
bill of complaint of the State of West
Virginia, filed at August rules, 1896,
process, duly executed against the de-
PENDANT decree nisi bill taken for cor
fessed, as to the defendant, cause set
for hearing and was argued by counsel
And it appearing to the Court. from
said bill and report fled Herewith,
there is tract of unappropriated land,
situate in Mill Greek District, Berke-
lev county, w. Va. containing four
acres, three Toods and thirty-two poles,
which said tract of land is liable to sale
for the benefit of the school fund of the
State of West Virginia. as provided by
Chapter "a. Acts of 1893. Its thereup-
on adjudged, ordered and decreed by
the Court that this cause be referred 10
Master Commissioner l.. Dew. Ger
hardt, with instructions to hear and de.
termine the rights of any claim to said
tract of real estate in the bill and pro-
ceediDgs mentioned and make report to
a future term of this Court. But be
fore proceeding to execute this refer.
ence, said Commissioner shall publish
and post the notice required by Section
s. Chapter "a of the Acts Of 1893
True copy.
Teste w. B. CoLsToN, Clerk.
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WEST VIRGINIA RETURNS Con-.
PLETE.-The completed returns for
the State of West Virginia, shown
by the official count in all counties,
give Mckinley plurality of 1868.
McKinley's vote is 81 ,959, Bryan 81
906. The magnitude of the Repub-
lican victory in West. Virgins Is
hardly realized by those who have
lost sight of minor matters in the in.
terest taken in the presidential vote.
Not only does the result show a Re.
publican gain OF $4,000 votes over
the 1892 vote, when Cleveland car
rled the state by plurality OF 4,l66,
but the results in other respects are
also very gratifying. In 1892 a SOL
i'd Democratic delegation was elect
ed to Congress. This year the sit.
uation is reversed and West Virginia
once more sends solid Republican
delegation by majorities similar in
size to those of the Landslide OF
1884. Ten of the thirteen candi-
dates for Judges in the districts are
Republicans, as follows: First cir
cult, Fl. Q. Hervy and Joseph r.
PAUL (Reps.) !; second circuit, j. M.
Hagans, (Rep.); third circuit, John
Fl. Holt, (Rep-) !; fourth circuit, r.
II. Freer, (Rep.); fifth circuit, L.
n. Tayenner, (Dem.) sixth circuit,
Reese Blizzard, (Rep); seventh cir
cult, Frank A. Guthrie, (Rep.) /;
eighth circuit, E. L. Doolittle, rep. J;
ninth circuit, J. M. Sanders, (Rep. J;
tenth circuit, j. W. McWhorter,
(Rep.) Z eleventh circuit, A. M.
Poundstone, (Rep.) +; twelfth circuit,
R. W. Daily, Jr., (Dem.) thirteenth
circuit, E. Boyd Faulkner, DEM.
AS to the congressman, Capt. Dow
ner's majority is about 1000, Day.
tons is $500, DORIS is $500 and
Miller's 300.
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The congratulatory telegram sent
by Mr.. Bryan to his successful rival
and the reply both showed the true
patriot and law abiding Citizens
Statesman.
Yes, and the commission you hold
from President Cleveland, and your
open advocacy of sound currency,
prior to the Chicago platform OF
mud die, ought also show "the true
patriot and law abiding citizen
But, as we heard in a recent sermon
on sin, "the shadows of the shad-
owy," we are afraid, are upon it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

The assertions made by defeated
Democratic candidates and their pa
pers, which Topped on currency, to
the effect that Democrats were
bought up, sold their votes, outrag-
es the honor of the Democracy and
impugns their acts as citizens. More
mud, and wantonless at that.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

Those returning from the Mason
ic meeting at Wheeling report Gov
ernor Atkinson in good health, and
also assure us that all of the ap-
pointments, from Secretary of State
down, will 60 to Berkeley county.
That was the "biggest cat I ever
saw" Guess it will be bagged
though.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

The wife Of Mr.. Leonard Wells, of
East BrimfeId, Mass, had been suf-
gering from neuralgia for two days,
not being able to sleep or hardly
keep still, when Mr.. Holden, the
merchant there sent her bottle Of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and asked
that she give il thorough trial.
On meeting Mr.. Wells ihe next day
he was told that she was all right,
the pain had left her within two
hours, snd that the bottle Of Pain
Balm was worth $500 II itcould rot
be had for less. For sale by r. G..
Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

Applicants for positions are bur
rying along. We say to all, do not
be hasty. Careful, very careful con-
sideration is necessary, as mistakes
are always rectified at the polls.
Let there be no half way, star cham
Der or secret council, for heretofore
there has been too much of that, and
little Gordon of manipulators can
never hold the fort against the peo-
ME.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

We presume that all contention as
to appointments will abate. The
weight of these things will rest ON
Senator Elkins, Governor Atkinson,
Congressman Dayton, and other Con-
gressmen, and it is large RESPONSE
bility. Give them a chance. Go
slow, and if you do not, they should,
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W. NJ. r. R. OFFICERS ELECTED.

w. NJ. r. r OFFICERS ELECTED
We are glad to note the reelection
of Gen. John NJ. Hood as. President
and General Manager Of the West
ern Maryland Railroad Company,
which occurred at the meeting OF
the directors last Wednesday. Mr..
Hood has been . capable and eff
Gent officer, has always worked for
the best interests of the road, and its
successful operation under his man
agement merited his reeiection to
the Presidency.
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California Women Happy.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Nov. o.
The women who fought so well for
the right of suffrage in California
are highly e.sted at the result oil
their contest, as shown by the latest
returns. They consider their defeat
a virtual victory because of the
great vote polled Incomplete re.
turns from all counties show that
the suffrage amendment received in
round numbers $4,000 votes, while
$4,000 were cast against it.
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MRS. DR.. HANNA.

Mrs. Hanna, wife Of DR.. G. S.
Hanna, of Hedgesville, died sudden
ly at her home on Friday morning
of last week. Her health had
been excellent, but death was due to
a sudden attack of apoplexy. She
was aged about IS years and was a
faithful member of the NJ. E. Church
of that place. Two sons, Roland and
Ford, and three daughters, Mrs,
Yost, Alice and Sue. survive her.
The funeral took place on Sunday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

IfCapt. Shaffer succeeds in get
ting to the State Senate it will take
search warrant to find him. How
ever, trying to ride on two platforms
at one time is very dangerous bust
ness, even on a railroad.
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Henshaw and Hunter hurryeth
along with their hods of Statesman
''mud.' Wonder what Boyer will do
with all that loaC stuff? Might con-
meet the platforms together and
formulate kind of Babel arrange
ment. Bring on the "mud.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

The dollar of the daddies, though
never issued, is one thing, but the
dollar OF the silver mine-owner is
only the ticket that man gets at a
pswn.broker's office, when he is
forced into ruinous quarters.
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A Woman to Be Tried for Murder

HUNTINGTON, W. VA, Nov. a.
Eta Robbins, charged with the
murder of A. J. Call and his daugh-
ter Nettie, was brought into court
this afternoon. The trial was set
for Wednesday.
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DEATHS.
The Grim Reaper Busy in Our
Midst.

Mr.. PATRICK QUIRK.-Mr. Pat
rick Quirk, an old resident of this
city, well.known as "Pretzel Pat"
died at his home near the Hannis
Distillery, on Thursday morning
last, about 10 o'clock, after month 8
illness of typhoid fever. He leaves a
wife and several children.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-11-14

Good advice Never leave home
on a journey without hottle Of
Chamberlain's Collie, CHOLERA and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale BY L.
G. Matthaei, Druggist.
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THE @SOLID SOUTH HAS DLSA p.
PEARL

Kentucky rises to remark that the
time las arrived for the disuse of
the word Bourbon in connection
with that commonwealth. This was
a Characteristic Of Kentucky for
mans years, but change has taken
place. The state has learned that
it is not well to be bound band and
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M0NDAY. DEC. 7fh. 1896.

IS of Berkeley and State Of West Virginia,
/ will commence the discharge OF my dut-
les under the decree of reference in the
above entitled cause, copy Of which de-
cree is published witt this notice at which
time and place you and eacla 0fyou.can at
tend and protect and defena any interest
you may have 10 the lands, or any Of them
in question in this suit.
Given under ny hand this 9th day Ct No
MEMBER. 1895.
l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
1l-14-st Ccmsr in Chancery.
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SATURDAY. NOV, IA, 1896.
And his name was "mud."

The mills are opening, money is
being brought TO the front and conf
dence is being restored. What Bry-
ante dare dispute such matters
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The plaintiff and said defendant and all
unknown owners and claimants Of any
part or paree! OF the lands in the above er-
titled cause, Will take notice that on
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The State of West Virginia.
VS.. In Chanceiy.
L. L. spauEding.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
cCB.A'S CASE,
From tho Rochester Post -E,Xpress.

From tho Rochester Post-Express.
The letter of y. Estreada Palma to
Secretary Olney seems to be fair pres
ly If the facts II presents cannot be con.
troverted the granting of belligerent
rights to the insurgents Is fully justified
The Impulse of the rebellion IL in the
injuS.!c. and tyranny which Spain has
long exercised over the island. The revo-
lut.O.. NiIich lasted from 1865 to 1873,
closed in the promise OF Spain that she
would grant the reforms demanded ami
would remove all just causes of complaint
against the government ON the part Of
the Cuban people. The promises have been
utterly disregardcd, and the outrageous
tyranny has continued Native Cubans
nave not been recognized IN the govern,
meni. Excessive taxes have been laii
and, ont of S2iO0D.OJD collected. hut $74; 900
have been devoted to internal improve.
merits. The most OF them have gone to
the Spanish cxciieauer and to pay the sal
laries Of Spanish officials. The commerce
of the Island. except VIII Spain. has bana
crippled by restrictions. Public schools
ere not provided for the masses. The pao-
pie have no security OF person or prop
erty. Military tribunals override the or
derby administration OF Justice, and can
be ordered at any time by the captain
general. and there Is freedom neither OF
speech. of press. or OF religion. This is
as severe an indictment "a that which the
American provinces preferred against the
king. ana in which was the warran. for
the declaration and the inspiration OF in
daDenIeucc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
Governor MOrtOn's Candidacy

1t is fortunately not tha belief of
any considerable number of Republi-
cans outside of New York state that the
presidential candidacy of Levi =. Nor
ton is intended seriously. We call this
fortunate, because that candidacy rep
rescnts few things which the Repub-
lican party or the country at large
wants, and many things which as q
matter of hard fact, it does not want.
Mr.. Morton, to be sure, is an amiabe
and estimable banker Of large wealth
and advanced age for whom. personal
ly, there is much respect His record
is honorable, If not brilliant; his abili-
ties are creditable. If not eHtraordi-
nary, bu. his entire circle of political
affiliations is limited to section of the
country which to the great mass of the
American people, rightly or wrongly,
stands for money making, and for that
alone. His name Is not identified with
'ihy great principle appealing equally
to the mill worker of New England
and to >the mine worker of Colorado.
to the wool-grower of Ohio and the
shgnr-sfowsr of Louisiana. to the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-26
American Sympathy for Cuba.

We cannot agree with the views of a
correspondent who writes, on another
page. that the motives of senator's ia
vorable to Cuba arise from covetous-
ness of Cuban territory. So far as we
have followed the recent discussions of
the Cuban revolution in congress and
In the press we have not seen an inti-
nation that the American people covet
the island of Cuba.
In the fulness of destiny Cuba will
undoubtedly become Il part of these
United States. BY position 1t is logic
ally ours. The wish of majority of
its educated native citizens probably
Is for Incorporation with this republic.
But this question has not yet been
reached. 1t may not be reached for
centuries. Many difficulties intervene,
entirely apart from the claims of
Spain. The race problem in Cuba would
under most favorable conditions be for
many years a barrier. Under the sway
The mass of her poorer population is
ignorant in the extreme. Before this
large element could be accepted into
American citizenship. 1t would need to
be educated and civilized. The admis-
sion Of the colored race to citizenship
prior to its qualification for such priv
ileges has taught Americans the wis.,
dom of caution in such wholesale ex-
periments with the franchise. ~
At the present time. the sympathies
Of the American people are with the