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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

odist Episcopal church, doubled In ca
pacity by the throwing open Of the
Sunday school rooms and galleries,
VAS filled to overnowing long before
the services began. The great ros-
trum of the church was a bank of
flowers, After the simple ceremony
thousands after thousands passed
through tho church, each person stop
ping an instant at the altar to take
a last look AT the remains, This pro-
tesslon was composed of 1900 people
who had gained admission to tho
church and thousands Of others who
stood outside in the rain waiting to
the time when they could get In and
Jew the remains. When this had
continued for an hour II was found
necessary to close the doors and re-
move the caslSet 60 the funeral car,
as It was feared that the interment
would he delayed until after dark,
During the services and until after
the remains had been viewed, the
family and close friends occupied
front pows In the central section OF
the church. With the president In
the first was his sister, Miss Helen,
and his brother Abner, with their sis
ter, Mrs. Duncan of Cleveland. Inn
medately back of them was the aged
sister Of the departed, Mrs, Osborne,
surrounded by grandchildrem and
other near relatives. Back of these
were the members Of the cabinet and
many ether intimate friends of tho
family from various points. When
the cortege reached the cemetery the
burial ground OF tho Mckinley family
which seemed TO give no heed TO the
incement weather. A canvas canopy
had been erected near the open grave
| for the shelter of the family and
those assisting In The last sad rites.
| The graves of the presidents child
rem and the presidents father, brother
and sister were literally covered with
| flowers. The exercises at the grave
were short, the casket being lowered
into the grave by the pallbearers and
the simple lithurgy service of the
Methodist Episcopal church read
responsibility by Presiding Elder 70.
| ID. Holtz of this district and Rev Il.
| G. Manchester, and Rev. McA!ee OF
| Columbus pronouncing the benedie-
! ton. In the evening the cabinet Of
| ficers and other distinguished officials
except the Mckinley family took din
ner at the home of Mrs. George D..
| Harter. The president and lmme-
date family remained at the old
homestead until train time. The
| special train on which the Washing
ton party came In the MON ing loft
at night, the presidents car New
| port" being attached The train car
ried the president and Mrs. Mckinley
] General and Mrs. Alger, Secretary
Bliss, Attorney General and Mrs
McKenna, Postmaster General Gary,
Secretary Wilson. Secretary TO the
President Porter and Mrs. Porter.
Hon. Whitelaw Reid, Assistant Sec
etary and Mrs. Day, Abner Mckinley
and daughter Mabel Of New York and
Congressman Taylor.
During the hours Of the funeral
business was suspended.
During the progress OF the funeral
several robberiej occurred The
home OF Erwin Marshall was entered
and large quantity Of jewelry So
cured. Kramer's tailoring establish
nlent opposite the church WIS looted
a number OF pockets also were picked
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

pendins before the senate. The only
difference between it and the bill now
before the senate" said Mr.. Kyle, lis
that mine provides that all Immigrants
shall have their test of education made
by the United States consul at a point
nearest their home" The senate was
in session only a short time and ad-
touln"d Out Of sympathy for the
pre- sinent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
TWO TRAINS COLLIDE

Logansport, Ind, Dec. Is. The
Pan Handle passenger for Chicago
collided with south bound freight
near Royal Center last evening. will
liam Cotner Of Royal Center was
killed. William Mention OF Royal
Center badly injured ard several pas
scngers were bruised.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

Birnbaum's forehead, and she
screamed and tainted as she realized
what had taken place. He died before
medical aid could leach him. Birn-
baum was Hebrew. He amassei a
fortune in Sonora, Old Mexico. and
Pueblo, Col. which had slipped away
flcm him gradually, and recently he
came from Pueblo to live.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
UNION MEN ASK $4,000.

Kansas City. Dec. 14.--As ccndi-
ton preliminary to the removal OF the
boycott against the Armour Packing
company the three labor unions In
yoiyed have demanded that an indem-
nifty Of 10000 be paid to the union
mon who have been locked out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
FOUND HUSBAND DEAD.
Blind Wife, Cropping About Room, Puts
Her Hand on Bullet Wound

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 15.-Charles
Birnbaum, aged So years, once a
wealthy mine owner, shot and killed
himself at his home here, respondent
over reyerses and ill-health. Mrs.
Birnbaun, who is blind. was the first
to discover her husband after he had
shot himself She had entered his
room, and falling to receive a reply ID
question. placed her hand on his
head. One Of her fingers touched the
spot where the bullet bad entered
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

city. The brides travelling dress ID
tailor made and her trousseau elabor-
ate. The wedding presents are mag.
nifcent, many Of those coming from
inc south being particularly hand
some. After honeymoon Of about
five weeks the bridal pair will be al
home In Akin, 8. c.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
PERSONALITIES.

Lord Coleridge, @. c., mas been
elected president Of Trinity college,
London, in succession to Sir Richard
Webster, who filled the Office for four
years, and has been elected vice
president.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

unite a Yankee belle and southern
gentleman, Hon. John Gary Evans, OK
governor CT South Carolina, to Miss
Emily Mansfield Plume, the wealthy
and accomplished daughtei OF Mr..
and Mrs. David Scott Plume CT this
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

Canton, Dec, IL, Although 1t
rained almost necessarily all Tuesday.
The crowd attending the funeral OF
Nancy Allison Mckinley WAS num-
hered by thousands. The First Meth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
SENATE.

Washington, Dec. 15.--Among the
bills introduced In the senate was one
by Mr.. Kyle (pop., S. d. to change
the immigration laws CT the United
States. He gave notice that 1T the
proper time he would offer the bill as
a substitute for that which is now
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

Mayor Gleason OF Long Island city
has issued permit for a boxing con-
test between Kid Mccoy and Dan
Creedon next Friday evening.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

Major s. Merrill. until recently in
surance commissioner OF Massachu-
sets, is to be connected with the in
surance departments of a number OF
states, not including Massachusetts,
ds an expert adviser.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
SECTIONAL LINE GONE.
SOUTHERN GOVERNOR WEEDS A
FAIR YANKEE.
John Gary Evans Bride -lIx- Governor
OF South Carolina to Wed Miss
Plume of Connecticut.

Waterbury, Conn, Dec. 5.-The
most interesting wedding Of the season
locally is that of today which will
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

A convention has been called to
meet in New York and attempt to re-
form the system Of primaries.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
DEMOCRATIC POLICY
HOUSE MEMBERS MEET AND
OUTLINE ONE.
CUBA STRONGLY FAVORED

Bourbons Urge an Early Considera-
ton and Passage OF the Senate
Resolution Recognizing the Bellig-
erency of the Cubans-Don't Want
National Banks Favored.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
'EVEN HEAVENS WEEP
At RAINS INCESSANTIY DURING
MRS, MklNLEY'S FUNERAL.
THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE

Services Conducted in the Methodist
Episcopal Church from which Re
mains Are Removed Before All
Have an Opportunity OF Viewing
rhem--President Leaves Canton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
NATIONAL BOARD or TRADE.

Interesting Questions TO he Submitted
for Discussion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16

Washington, Dec. 1l,-~Great inter-
est Is manifested In tndays meeting
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
FIGHTING IN INDIA
MARCH OF BRITISH TROOPS A
CONTINUOUS ACTION.
ENEMY ATTACKS THE REAR

Movement Was Made in Rain, Mud and
Snow and Through Ravines aud Icy
Streams British Casualties Num-
Der 90 in Two nays--Enemy Sc
verely Punished.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-16
GAGE HAS A BILL
WILL PRESENT IT BEFORE COM
MITTEE TOMORROW.
EMBoDiES M'klNLEY'S VIEWS

Entire Financial Subject Is Embraced
in One Bill and This Seems Most
Satisfactory-He Win Explain 1t
What the Features Recommended
by thu President Are,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

THE PRESBYTERIAN REUNION
The committee having in charge the
arrangements for the Presbyterian
Reunion, at Mont Alto Park, on the
5th of August next, have about com
pleted their work. The programme
will be published this week. They
have succeeded in getting quite a
number of most able speakers who
will not only entertain, but instruct
those who attend. The principal
speakers will be the Rev. f. NJ.
Woods, D. D., of this city, who
is one of the most able men of the
Southern Presbyterian Church the
Rev. Geo. Wilson, of Hagerstown,
Md, recently pastor of the Arch
Street Church, Philadelphia, admit
ted to be one of the ablest ministers
of the Synod OF Pennsylvania the
Rev. S. A. Martin, D. D., President
of Wilson College, who needs no it,
PRODUCTION to the people ofthe Cum
berland Valley, and the Hon. John
Stewart, of Chambersburg, who is
among the foremost of our judges
and jurists and who is most popu-
lar platform orator. There is also
possibility of having the Hon. Her
ron Eckels, Comptroller of the Cur
rency, Of Washington, D. G. Those
who are fortunate enough to hear
these gentlemen will have treat In
deed. No one can afford to miss the
opportunity. Besides these speak
ers the committee has secured some
twenty of the leading musicians of
Harrisburg, who will lead the sing
ing, and in addition: give anthems,
chrouses, solos, Duets, quartettes
and instrumental pieces. The sing
ers win be under the charge of
Prof. G. A. Ellenberger, Director Of
Music of the Thompkinson Semi
nary and organist of the Pine Street
Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg.
Mr.. D. E. Crozier, organist of the
Market Street, Presbyterian Church,
Harrisburg, will preside at the
piano. No such musical treat has
ever been afforded at any similar
gathering in the Cumberland Val
ley. The evening service will large
~ be given up to music and short
addresses by ministers and laymen
who may be present. This reunion
promises to be one Of the most in
tcresting and largely attended of
any that has yet been held. While
it is under Presbyterian auspices,
yet a most cordial invitation is ex-
tended to members of all other de-
nominations. Do not forget the
date, Thursday, August 5th, 1897.
Special trains. at very low rates,will
be run from all parts OF the Valley.
See bills and posters.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24
NO DEBTS.
Conscious Readers.

Ifyou do L"' owe the INDEPENDENT
anything for the rvce it has been
rendering 10 you, call and let us ex-
change receipts. Every person who
has claim sgainst us is either suing
or threatening to sue, ard we would
like to avoid the costs by making
collections without COSTS. Come ia
and see us. We have tried to do our
part by you, and have been liberal
on time limit. Settlement day is
on to us, and We therefore request
the consideration that will merit
your conscience and our wants.
Come in.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

CRUSHED BY THE CAUSE.-THE un-
certainty of this life was never more
fully demonstrated than on Friday
afternoon of last week, when Robert
French, son of 7. M. French. living
just north of town, was run over and
instantly killed at London, while at
tempting to board a train. The un-
fortunate young man was about %
years of age, and for some time has
followed the occupation of hotel
clerk, first being employed in the
Wagner House, in this city. From
here he went to Piqua, and then to
Dayton, where he clerked in the
Phillips House. Several weeks ago
he accepted a position with the
Madison House, at London. On
Friday afternoon last be went to
meet a train. There had been
wreck on the Panhandle, and trains
were running over the Big Four
tracks, necessitating a switch from
one track to the other. In order to
accomplish this, the train ran past
the station. French, presumably to
enjoy the short ride, attempted to
board the moving train. He made a
mis.step and was thrown beneath the
wheels, which crushed out his life,
the body being badly mangled.
Kind hands tenderly gathered up
the remains and prepared them for
burial. His father, 7. M. French,
was notified, and left that evening
for London. The funeral services
were held at Springfield, where the
family formerly resided. Bob, as be
was Familiarity known, was whole
souled, genial fellow, and had many
friends in Sidney who regret to hear
of his sad taking away.-Sidaaey
co., Gazette.
Mr.. 7. NJ. French is well known
as former citizen OF this county,
and was Deputy Sheriff under John
W. Pitzer. The young man has
grown up since then, but the many
acquaintance and friends of the
family 60 out in their sympathetic
feeling for the bereaved family.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

The BICYCLE HUsTLERs.-It is
surely fact that the bicycle has
come to stay. More have been sold
this year than ever before, and the
season has only begun. Our own
city is certainly keeping pace with
the times and it is really amazing tc
see how many are being used here
BARR & LAnTz can VII be called
1.-The Bicycle Hustlers," from the
way they have been selling wheels
A customer simply has to see their
line to know that they can save them
money in the purchase of a good
wheel. Among the many wheels
that have been sold here, there is
one which certainly deserves special
mention, viz: "The United States. y
While it is not the only good wheel
made, it has certainly reached the
highest pinnacle of bicycle perfec-
tion, up-to.date, and any expert in
metal work, can readily see that it
costs more to manufacture it, than
any other on the market. The BIZ
cyclists Of this place are blessed by
being close to the firm Of BARR Il
IANTZ,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

HIS BODY BURNED TO ASHES
Near West Point. Tenn, Tuesday
afternoon of last week, Miss Rene
Williams was found brutally muir.
dered in the woods near her home.
Thursday afternoon Anthony Will
liams, her murderer and ravisher
was captured near Pruitton, and the
same night expiated his crime in the
streets of West Point, in the pres.
ence of 500 people. Williams was
riddled with bullets and his body
burned. Before a shot was fred
the negro was knocked down and
stamped to death. The crowd fell
back, and those who had pistols fired
volley after volley into him. The
crowd then gathered wood, and
building fire over him, watched
the CHASTITY scene until the murderer
was only ashes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

INJURY TO MIDDLEsEx KNITTING
Million Monday morning, one
of the B. & o. r. Il. cars run of
the end of the siding used by the
Acknowledgment Co., direct
II opposite the Middlesex Knitting
Mill. Every effort was made to
stop its headlong career, but all OBJ
stacles, fences and heavy logs were
insufficient to stop it. It finally
crashed into the northwest corner
of the Middlesex Knitting Mill, de.
molishing that portion of the build
ing. This vas into the Inspecting
Department where quite a mum Der
of young ladies we're employed, at
tending to their duties. Fortunate
ly all escaped without injury. The
wrecking crew of the B. & O. R. r.
were promptly brought to the scene
and removed the wreckage, placing
the wrecked cars on the track again.
The mill is not seriously damaged,
and will soon present it's usual ap.
pearance. The lucky thing is that
no lives were lost.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

A QUICK TRIr.-John Sampson,
colored, of this place, made the best
run of the season on last Wednes.
day, going to Woodstock and return,
distance of 108 miles, cyclometer
measure, In eight hours and forty
Six minutes. He spent an hour in
woodstock, making the time seven
hours and forty-six minutes. Fol-
lowing is his time at the several
stations; Left Martinsburg 600 a.
NJ, arrived at Winchester 1924 q.
m. ; arrived at Strasburg 9 Os a. a.;
left Strasburg GA. a. m arriving at
Woodstock 1917, and returning
lett Woodstock ll.l7 a. M; arrived
at Winchester liz p. M; left Win
chester LID p. M; arrived at Mar
tinsburg Fat p. m.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoPia.
Permanently Cured.

"For about two years / suffered
with diarrhoes. l used number Of
remedies and was treated by physi.
clans, but received no permanent re.
lief. Alter taking few doses Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, l believe that
ana now permanently cured. "-JoAI
critics, Tanner, Gilmer county, w
Va. This remedy is sold by l.. G.
Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

AND He THEN SKIppED.-Harry
Worthington, late bell-boy at the
Continental Hotel, evidently had
quite taste for choice articles, but
Mr.. Linch, the proprietor, surround
ed his trunk and demanded the key
thereto, which he declined TO sur
render. Finally rather then have
the trunk broken open, he gave up
the key and in the trunk various
articles said to be stolen from guests
were found. Among them shoes and
umbrellas, a lot of champagne, etc.
Harry hurridly departed and has
not been heard of since.
Since writing the above he has
been captured, given 8 hearing be-
fore Justice Byers, and sent to jail
to await the action OF the grand
jury.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

TEACHERS ELECTED.-The City
School Board met on last Friday
night and elected Mr.. c. H. Cole, OF
Ann Arbor, Michigan, as principal
of the Grammar School. Mr.. Cole
comes well recommended. He is
forty,three years old, is married and
has had considerable experience in
teaching. He was graduated from
the Ann Arbor University IN 1882
and holds a life teachers certificate
in both Ohio and Michigan. Mr.. j.
B. Triplett, Of Virginia, was elected
teacher of the third room of the
same school. Mr.. Triplett was
principal of the school at Paw-Paw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIZEN OF
BERKELEY CoUNTY.-Mr. Samuel
W. Strider, a we'll known and
much respected citizen Of this coun'
ty, died at his home, at Swan Pond
on Sunday last, of paralysis. Mr.
Strider was very successful far.
mer, having lived in Jefferson coun
ty for a number of years. Some
time ago he moved TO this city and
conducted q butcher shop, and las,
Spring he moved to the neighbor.
hood OF Swan Pond. Deceased was
aged eighty years, four months and
seven days. Two children, one son
and daughter, survive him. His
funeral took place from his late
residence on Tuesday morning, al
$50 o'clock. The interment was in
the Lutheran Cemetery, at Bolivar
Jefferson county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

UNION Picnic OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
On Wednesday last the union pic
mic of the Sunday Schools Of St.
Johns Lutheran, the First NJ. E.,
M. E. South and Reformed Church
es, of this city, was held at Island
Park, Harper's Ferry, At 8o'clock
train of twelve coaches, crowded
to their utmost, left the B. & O.
station. The City Band accompan.
led the crowd, which was one of
the largest that ever attended pic
mic from this place. The day was a
grand one, with the exception of a
shower in tie Afternoon, and was
pleasantly spent by the large crowd
Oh the Island. Tlo joining together
of the four Sunday Schools to enjoy
the day together at the same place
was proven to be a grand thing, and
no doubt will again be observed next
summer with few other schools
added. The picnicers returned to
this city at 8. p. m.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

CUMBERLAND VALLEY SEA SHORE
EXCURSION, THURSDAY, july 29TH.-
The Cumberland Valley Railroad
announces its second excursion to
Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle
City, sOcean City, Avalon, Angle
sea, Wildwood and Holly Beach, n.
j., for Thursday, July 29th. Tick
to be sold for train No. 4, leaving
Martinsburg at 500 q. IN. on above
date of issue. Rate $3.50 for the
round trip. Intending excursionists
to Atlantic City will appreciate the
fact that by taking advantage of
these Cumberland Valley excursions
they 60 through to Atlantic City
via Delaware River Bridge Route
without change of cars, thus avoid
ing transfer through Philadelphia.
Remember the date of the next ex-
cursion is Thursday, July goth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

FREE COINAGE OF SILVER NO
MoRE.-The Democratic party will
do we'll to ponder the words OF ex-
Gov. Boies. of Iowa, when he said
"For one, / do not believe it posi-
BILE to succeed upon platform that
demands unqualified free coinage oil
silver at the ratio Of Is to l with
gold. We have fought that battle
and it is lost. We can never fight
it over under circumstances more
favorable to ourselves. If we hope
to succeed we must abandon this
extreme demand.-C Chicago later
Ocean.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

TIE Coal STRIKERs.-There are
% 900 miners out on the strike in
Pennsylvania; $4,000 in Ohio !;
5000 in Indiana 5000 in Illinois !;
5000 in w. Va. 1000 in Kentucky
and Tennessee, making a total OF
10000 men ont on the strike, and
more coming out every day. The
supply Of coal is fast becoming ex-
hausted at the distributing points and
it is likely coal famine is near at
hand.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

YES, You ARE WANTHD-To join
the Union Baptist Picnic at Island
Park, Thursday, Aug. 5th, in which
the Sunday Schools of Martinsburg,
Charles-Town, and many Others
along the line, will participate. A
good time is assured all, and es-
pecially the children. Special
music programs, etc, will be ar
ranged for the day. A good crowd
Of friendly people will be there to
make everybody welcome. Take
advantage of this splendid opportu-
nity-the best that will be offered
this season. Special train will leave
Martinsburg at $50 a. m, and re-
turning leave the Park at I p. m
Fare, adults so cents, children 25
cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

RoBBERY.-Sunday night tn c
store room of the Evans Shaffer
Grocery Co. was broken into and a
large amount of goods taken. Sew
eral clues were found by Officers
Tabler and Gettle, which led to the
arrest OF several young men who
were encamped at the Potomac, the
goods being found in their posses
sion. They were given trial and
sent to jail.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-24

GONE HUG. "A young lady asks
a naughty editor how to make "not
enough" out OF the word "enough,"
and he tells her it is done by trans
porting the letters in the word like
this: Take the third, second and
first of the word "enough" for the
first word, and the sixth, fourth and
fifth for the second word, and you
have the two words that signify
something that is not enough for
any young lady.