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sailors Driven to Cannibalism

st. Johns, N. f., April %. - The
French fishing vessel valiant, Captain
Pierre, bound from ST. Malo for Mique-
lon, struck an iceberg ON the Grand
Banks on the 10Th inst. and almost
Immediately foundered. She had 70
fishermen on board, and all took to
the boats, but only one of these boats
has thus far been heard from. When
she left the vessel her complement
was seven men. Three of them per-
ished from exposure and hunger. The
bodies of the first two were thrown
overheard, but the survivors, in their
desperation, were driven to cannibal-
ism and ate the third The boat was
picked up by the schooner Victor Eu-
gene, which arrived at st. Pierre yes
terday. The survivors are in shock
ing condition, and so badly frostbitten
that their arms must be amputated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

HOME LIFE OF THE EMPEROR Will
LIAM II.-Like Frederick the Great,
William Ii likes good company at
table SO there are always several
guests at the six o'clock dinner-as
at the supper that follows at nine
who are welcomed by him with a
hearty shake of the hand. Tie meal
generally consists of but few courses;
but however small the company, the
table is always laid with costly
plate and the choicest flowers. or
the latter the Emperor is particul
larry fond. 1t is at these small gath
erings, after which cigars and Nun
ich beer are handed round, that he
shows himself most unconstraiued.
Almost every department OF public
life is freely handled on these occa-
sions and the Emperor encourages
his guests, who are often scholars
and artists, to speak freely. 1t fire.
quently happens at such times that
opinions differ to an extent unbefit-
ting such place but the En- peror
always knows how to interpose in a
conciliatory way, or to put an end
to the war of words by sharp
speech.-Mr. Paul Linden6erg, an
the May Foruna.
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THE RAILWAY POOLING Bill
There is likely to be considerable
interest taken in the railway pool
ing bill by the railway labor organi-
cations. The railway employers
seem to understand thoroughly the
effect that q disastrous rate war
would have upon them, and they
will probably pursue the same poll
cy that they did in regard to the
two.cent fare bills introduced in
several legislatures last winter.
Committees were appointed to ap.
pear before the legislative commit
tees and object to the bills on the
ground that they would tend to re-
duce wages. The leaders seem to
think that without a pooling bill,
and with no traffic agreements, the
situation would be even worse than
with two-cent fare bills, so that
much influence for the passage of
the bill will be brought by railway
employees.
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MIDDLEWAY JOTTINGs.

Your correspondent spent several
days at Inwood last week.
Rev. j. E. Forester, of Balti.
more, was in our midst last week.
Mr.. George Price and Miss Will
son OF near here, were married last
Friday.
Mr.. Daniel Porter, of Charles
Town, spent last Friday night as the
guest of your correspondent.
One of our Oldest citizens, Mr..
Sam Emery, who is well-known in
this and adjoining counties, died
suddenly last Friday night. He
was stone mason, and had done a
heavy days work. He ate his sup
per and retired as usually. About
midnight he was stricken with a pe-
culiar sickness. A physician was
summoned, but before his arrival the
current of life had flown out forever.
A wife, four sons and four daugh-
tiers survive the deceased. We ex-
tend our sympathies to the bereaved
family.
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COURT NOTES.

The jury bad an easy, short and
restful time.
Sheriff Smith and deputies kept
their work up to top notch.
All the officials. from the Judge
to Tommy, were very accommodate
ing.
A special term will be held for one
day only, May 18Th. Come forward
and you shall be heard.
The lawyers are little sore over
receipts, but tie country has baen
standing that for some time.
Clerk Gerhardt is daisy. In adj
dition TO his efficiency in his posi-
ton, be actually pulled loose rock
out of the street for the benefit OF
vehicles. Wish others would heed
the example.
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TRIP TO WASH
INGTON.
Reduced Rates via b. q o.

Everybody expects to visit Wash
ington soTe time in fact, It is q
duty every one owes to himself.
What Rome was to every soldier of
the empire, what Athens was to the
Greek, Washington is and should be
to every citizen of the United States
Ibis glory, bis pride. his Inherit
ance belongs to him all its mag
nificence, all its glory, all its fame,
its public buildings, paintings, stat
uary, its monuments, its gardens, its
libraries, its museums, its streets,
its parks, and he ought once in
while take a look at it. Congress
now being in session will add addi-
tional interest to the city, already
teeming with attractions.
The B. & o. announces another OF
those popular excursions for Thurs.
day, May 9Th. The tickets will be
valid ten days, and good for trip to
Baltimore and return at any time
within the limit.
We show below train schedules
and rates OF fare from this vicinity
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a CoMMUNIcATIoN.-In reply to
the article that appeared 10 the Mar
tinsburg INDEPENDENT Of the Oath
instant, ] have this to say : / have
been taught to believe that the
means are always equal to the ex.
tremes. Ii q man is committing
suicide as alleged in the article by
not patronizing a home industry,
such as the Martinsburg Ice Plant,
the management of the industry is
equally as guilty, when they require
a man, who is a dealer in ice, to
stand up and be slaughtered, and
sacrifice the welfare OF his custom
ers without raising a hand of re-
sistance. ] called on Mr.. Lovett,
who is one of the principals IN the
Martinsburg Ice Plant, with a view
of contracting with him to furnish
me with ice to supply my custom
ers for this season. / was plainly
denied and informed by him that
Messrs. Geo. e. Showers and Robt.
Eichelberger had already the exclu-
sive right of the excess of the pro-
duction OF the plant. l concluded
that in that event there was room
to form q trust and make the people
Of Martlnsburg, who are compelled
TO use ice, become the victims of
ring rule. To Offset this, / was
compelled to 60 to Hsgerstown and
close contract with the Hagers-
town Diamond Plate Ice Co., Bester
Plant. My agreement with the
company is 90 tons per week, at a
rate that will enable me to cope
with any opposition that may come
in my way. The ice that l will ex-
clusively handle is of the Diamond
Plate manufacture, perfectly free of
core and all impurities. Anyone
wishing ice at reduced rates, will
drop a card to
JOSEPH IMBAcH,
Martinsburg, W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

w. VAS TEN GovERNoRs.-West
Virginia had in all ten Governors,
to-wit: Arthur l. Boreman, of Wood
county, l863-69; Daniel d. T.Farps-
worth, who was Governor four days,
from Feb. 28th, to March Sd, 1869 !;
VIM. Erskine Stevenson, 1921 !;
John Jeremiah Jacob, l871-77 !;
Henry Mason Mathews, of Lewis
burg, lS77-8l +; Jacob Beeson Jack
son, 18Sl-S5 ; Emanuel Willis Will
son, 1885-90; Attreus Brooks Flem-
ing, l890-93; VIM. Alexander Mac
Corkle, l893-97 and the present in
cumbent, George Wesley Atkinson.
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The war between the Turks and
Greeks goes on with varying results.
First the Moslem and then the
Christian get on top, but be Allah
Mahommed" seem TOO numerous Tor
the descendants OF Thermopylse.
Hope there will be some turn, either
Of strategy or strength, that will
place the cross in rule over the cres-
oo,t
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4-24-2t.

The Westfeld (Ind.) Ne,os prints
the following in regard to an old
resident OF that place: "Frank Nc
Avoy, for many years in the employ
of the L., N. A. & @. Ry. here. says:
Il have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
ten years or longer-am never with
out it in my family. / consider it
the best remedy Of the kind manu-
featured. l take pleasure in recon
mending it," 1t is specific for
all bowel disorders. For sale by
L. G.. Matthaei, Druggist.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Your Friends Coming and Going.

Mr.. N. D. Baker spent Tuesday
at his home in this city.
Capt. W. r. Snodgrass, of the G.
V. R. r., spent the week in this
city.
Rev. Edward Washburn, OF Rom
ney, visited relatives in this city,
this week.
Mr.. David We'll attended the
Grant demonstrations in New York
this week.
Miss Louise Snodgrass has re-
turned from q visit to friends in
Cumberland.
Ex-senator D. w. Shaffer, return
ed Thursday morning fson a visit
to Washington.
G.. PA. G. V. R. R., H. A. Rid
die, of Chambersburg, Pa, was in
this city, Tuesday.
Miss Porter, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her sister, Mr.. VIC. Melch-
err, on West Burke street.
Miss Mary E. Galloway, Of Balti-
more, is visiting the family of Mr.. j.
N. Wisner, at WinGewald."
Rev. F. NJ. Woods, D. D., and
Elder John Henshaw, are attending
Presbytery at Front Royal, Va.
Miss Mary Thomas, who has been
with Mrs. j G. Frazer this winter,
will return tomorrow to her home.
Miss Salye Faulkner returned to
school in Winchester last Monday,
after spending the Easter holidays
at home.
Hon. Henry Gilkeson, ex-senator,
OF Romney, w. Va. passed through
here on Monday, en- route for Front
Royal, Va.
Miss Jennie L. Staub, of White
Hall, Va, spent Sunday last with
her sister, Mrs. A. T. Hess, in North
Martinsburg.
Mr.. J. NJ. Woods. of tie law firm
OF Wisner & Woods. Of this city,
was in Hampshire county on bust
ness, this week.
Mr.. w. E. Hof helms, of the Even-
ing World, returned on Wednesday,
after having attended the Grant
ceremonies in New York.
Miss Elsie and Bess Love, of
Winchester, returned home last
Monday, from a visit to the family
of Senator G. j Faulkner.
The Misses Shriver, of Westmin-
lister, Md, returned home last Mon
day, after having spent the Easter
holidays with the Misses Colston.
Mr.. and Miss Beaumont and Mr..
Chas. Emmert, of Hagerstown, were
in this city last Sunday afternoon,
having come over on their wheels.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Moore, of
Harrisburg. were here last week hav-
ing the bodies of their two children
moved in a new lot in the cemetery.
Miss Fairy Fitz, formerly OF this
city, but now of Hanover, Pa, has
returned home, after a VISIT to
The Misses Stribling, on South
Queen street.
Mr.. | FL. G. Pancake, Of Romney,
who is connected with Mr.. Gilbert
Miller, of Gerardstown, in an exten
sive fruit industry in Hampshire
county, passed through Martinsburg
on Monday.
Misses Ida Frankenberry, Clara
Zimmerman, Lille Mcdowell and
Virginia Hess, OF this city, spent
Saturday and Sunday last in the
country, the guests OF the family Of
Mr.. John Felker, near Hedgesville.
Mr.. Robert Stewart came over
from Mercersburg Tuesday evening
in the interest of the Mercersburg
College Banjo and Mandolin Clubs
concert. He did considerable adver-
Using, after which he returned on
Wednesday afternoon.
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Break up the tramp nuisance, not
only by law, but by educating the
people that 1t is not charity to feed
them, but encouragement to worth
less people, tending to crimipality
and always dangerous to The homes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

The B. & o. r. officials, General
Manager VIM. NJ. Green, presiding,
had a meeting at Cumberland on
Thursday last to arrange the sum-
mer time table. They promise to
give more Efficient and better SER
vices than heretofore and the equip
mont will be frsi class.
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Why, they are holding Democrat
ic executive committee meetings at
the Office of Mr.. George W johnson,
Chairman of the County Committee,
we think. Look out, George, better
stick to Atkinson ard the Normal
Schools. Better business, see
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you have a dollar to spend, rush
in and give it to some fellow, who
never patronizes you with penny
of work or good will, and then cal
culate how long your progression Of
suicide can last. Dip in with one
another, or quit. There should be
couple of spoons III the soup, aud
not one.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

Yes. even the Democrats, accord
ing 10 the Statesman, are looking az
ter Senator Faulkner's seat. Sever
al of them, but none of them will get
it as cbeaply as the present occupant
did. Wonder If there viii be ans
apostles around next time, and look
ont for the next aggregation Of Sol
ons
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

There has been some cold wealth
err, following warm days, ard there
is considerable question as TO wheth-
CT the fruit crop is seriously injured.
People differ in opinion. Many
think it will prove fatally injured
while others, who have examined the
buds, are of the opinion that st the
present outlook, there will be half
and possibly two-thirds ola yield.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

There was great amount Of chan
Gerry business transacted by Judge
Faulkner, at the recent term Of
court, but only two jury cases were
tried. They were appeals from mag
istrates, and in one of those q new
trial was granted. OH my, the
poor lawyers. Business must surely
improve as arguing the old eases is
like working at tree without sap
IA it. No sugar in it, you see.
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act tremendously with
Hoods Pills Hoods Sarsaparilla.


pier to the cabin Of the Sam Sloan the
band played the national anthem Of
Cuba, while one of the ladies sang the
air, the passengers joining in the
chorus. Every stanchion and flagstaff
was hung with the colors of Cuba
Libre. AS the Sloan steamed I'D the
river the band played the national
air of each country while passing its
representative or visiting warships.
When the Sloan reached the Spanish
men-of-war 1nfanta Isabella and
Maria Theresa, the band struck up the
Cuban national war song, while the
passengers cried Cuba Libre." The
officers of the Spanish vessel maintain
ed a dignified silence.
While the surging crowds were still
seeking their homes an elaborate re-
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Forty-one KflIed bv HaiIstones

st. Louis, April pa special from
San Luis Potosi Mexico, says: The
Rio Verde valley, in this state, has
been visited by terrific hailstorm,
which not only ruined the growing
crops, but caused great loss of life.
Reports have been received here of
the killing of Al persons by hailstones.
On one hacienda alone IL farmhands
were killed. Some of the hailstones
weighed over three pounds.
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Keep the factories going for the
benefit of the community, and in The
interest of working people. Let the
salaries of the glowing officials, high
priced and often useless. lapse car
ried to the less account, but give
the people work and pay.
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MISSION SERVICES CLOSED Rev.
Father Payne, of Staunton, who has
been conducting a mission in st.
Joseph's Catholic Church, of this
CITY, closed the series of meetings on
last Sunday night. The Rev. Faith
er is very agreeable speaker, and
holds his audience with more inter-
est than almost any pulpit orator
who has been in this city for many
years. During tho progress OF the
meetings, Rev. Payne asked that any
person who might desire to ask any
questions, ii they would put them
upon a slip of paper, he would take
pleasure in answering the same.
Many questions were asked, and the
answering gave unusual interest to
the meetings. The Catholic faith
was ably defended, and the meet
ings under the management of
Father Payne, was no doubt, pro-
ductive of great good.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-01

L. G.. Matthaei the drug
gist, should have the confidence of
this community. Their calling is one
of responsibility. Very often pre-
cious lives are entrusted to their care.
Taking the agency for selling the
celebrated Red Flag Oil should be a
guarantee. 1t will do all that is
claimed for it, and no remedy excels
it for the quick cure of rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sprains and all bodily
pain. Price Is cents.
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the court.
On Tuesday, in the absence of
Judge Faulkner, Hon. +. w. Brown
was elected special judge, and pro-
ceeded to bear all causes coming be-
! fore him. This business was all of
chancery nature and appears 10 the
chancery proceedings.
IN oHANCERY.
We'll VS.. Kennedy. Report of pay
ment and distribution of real estate
purchase money.
John M. Trammel We. Sarah
M. Trammell ct al. Two degrees
distributing funds in commissioners
hands.
Civilians vs.. Small. Funds IL
hands of trustee and special commits
sloner ordered 10 be distributed.
Boward vs.. Boward. Real estate
ordered to be sold.
S. S. Smith VS.. j II. Racey ct al
Funds in special commissioners
hands distributed.
James S. Snyder, D. B. Stuckey,
j. H. Studard, g. W. Butts and j.
G. Kitchen were appointed trustees
of Mt. Calvary T.. B. Church.
GeFling VS.. Hollis, admir-. Report
of sale of real estate and funds dis
tributed.
Pine VS.. Potts. Funds from real
estate distributed.
Lsmon VS.. McCubbio. Decree of
distribution.
Bender We. Bristor. Cause refer
red to commissioner TO audit deb,
if sny.
Bank of Williamsport VS.. John D.
Tice ct al. Cause referred to COM
missioner to audit liens.
Taylor vs.. Small ct al. Commits
sioner appointed to execute release
of lien against real estate.
Deatrick vs. Hockinberry ct al.
Cause referred to commissioner to
audit liens against real estate of
Hockinberry.
improvement, Loan & Building
Association VS.. Auburn Wagon
Works. Decree authorizing special
receiver to insure the real estate.
K. G.. Robinson VS.. Mary Kitchen
ct al. Demurrer to bill overruled,
and leave given defendants toanswer
within 80 days.
Lafevre, admir-, VS.. Criswell ct al.
Decree directing special commission
er to report to the court what pay
ments have been made on the real
estate.
ArbuckIe Bros. VS. Mckee. Fund
distributed that was in the hands of
special commissioner.
G. W. Wisner, ETC., vs. Emily
Wisner's admir-. Cause continued
to be heard May 18th, 1897, at spec
ial term.
Billmyer, admir-, VS.. Kearney. De-
cree directing cause to be heard by
jury in an issue OF chaneery.
Geo. M. Bowers, ETC., VS.. f. G
Bowers. Decree confirming sale of
real estate, and having distributed
funds in special commissioners
| hands.
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COMMISSIONER sale.

NJ
BY virtue of decree entered by the
Circuit Court of Berkeley County, w.
Va, op the 21st day of April, 1897, in
the chancery cause of Walter j. Lam
bert VS.. P. Nicklas, &C., l shall pro-
coed to sell at public auction. in front
of the Court House, IN Martinsburg, on
Saturday, May LIST. 1907,
at 2.30 p. M, one blooded bay mare,
quiet and of gentle disposition and a
fine driver, l buggy, set single har-
ness, / saddle and bride, all in first
class condition, lately the property of
Louis E. Brown.
J. NJ. WOODS,
Special Commissioner.
hereby certify that j. NJ. Woods has
executed bond with approved security
in the above entitled cause.
l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
4-24-2t. Clerk.
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Additional trains will leave Martins
purg ~ % a. M, 2 45 and 8 40 p. m.
Correspondingly low rates will be
made from other points.
The long time limit on the tickets
will give visitors an opportunity to
make side trips to Mt. Vernon, Old
Point Comfort, Richmond, Virginia
Beach, Annapolis and other points.
For further particulars call on or
address nearest B. & o Agent.
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Trustees Notice to Debtors.

All persons indebted to Frank II.
G imm in his tinnery and stoveware
business, are hereby notified that by
virtue of a deed of trust in the County
Clerks Office of Berkeley county, in
deed book "a, page IT'S. Said books are
now in my possession for collection.
Debtors are requested to come forward
and make payment without cost of
legal proceeding. Those who do not
do so, must expect legal process.
J. NELSON WIsNER,
4-24-3t. Trustee.
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Glad to see the authorities axe at
work fixing up the streets. 1t will
help the town generally, snd encour
age the people 10 fix up their prem
ises.
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Pan Tina, the great remedy for
Coughs, Colds and Consumption, 25
and SO cents. Sold at L. G.. Mat
tkaei's Drug Store.
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Was Very Nervous
Had SmotfneEing Spells end Could
Not Sleep Doctors Called It
Neuralgia and Indigestion.

Neuralgia and Indigestion.
81 had pains in my head, neck and
shoulders and all through my body but
they were most severe in my left side.
The doctor called it neuralgia and in
digestion. was confined to my bed for
eight months. was very nervous, had
smotheriag spells and could not sleep.
read of cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla and
OF case similar to mine. My husband
procured bottle, and began taking it.
After taking one bottle felt better, was
able to rest and my appetite improved.
continued until my nervousness was
cured and was much better in every
way. My husband has also been bene-
flied by Hoods Sarsaparilla." MARY s.
STONE, SpainviIle, Virginia.
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o for an eye more clear to see,
A mind TO grasp more earnestly,
For every good intent.
That to the sick and despairing
\ hrfnp thea a r,oawlene xrr1~n
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CIRCUIT COURT.
The Following are the Proceedings
Since Cur Last Issue;
AT LAW.

AT LAW.
Gilbert VS.. Nadenbousch, adm'r
Of Bland. Trial by jury, verdict for
plaintiff, but new trial granted by
court.
The accounts of II. j. Seibert,
general receiver, were ordered to be
recorded having been approved by
the court.
On Tuesday, in the absence of
Judge Faulkner, Hon. f. w. Brown
was elected special judge, and pro-
ceeded to bear all causes coming be-
fore him. This business was all of
chancery nature and appears 10 the
chancery proceedings.
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German Millet and Cane seed,
Northern grown, nc danger
OF being mixed with johnson
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