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The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1897-01-23

On last Sunday night the Broad
Ak turned out at both ends to hear
the Hon. Warren Foster. lecture
against capital punishment; and it
is sufficient to say that we greatly
enjoyed the same. We do not
hesitate in saying that we are ut
terly opposed to capital punishment
in any form whatever.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
=. ~e,, are the only pits 20 IaKt
County Court Proceedings.

County Court resumed business last
Friday, having adjourned on Tuesday
to meet on that date The following
business was transacted:
The resignation of Scott Brady as
guardian OF Ida, Lawrence and Ruth
Tabler was accepted and his accounts
approved.
A. c. Henshaw was granted per-
mission to use the license to sell
liquors, transferred from w. S. Little.
A large. number of bills were paid
and some erroneous assessments were
corrected.
D. R. Henson, of Bunker Hill, was
made road surveyor for precinct No.
II in Mill Creek district, vice of S. S.
Cline.
Eek Sheriff c. II. Miller, appeared
in court and made settlement of his
account as sheriff which showed that
he is still indebted to the county for
the sum of So, 600, which he was or
dered to pay to J. H. Smith, Sheriff of
Berkeley county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Order of Publication.

The State Of West virginia.
At rules held in the Clerks office of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley County,
the 9th day of December, 1897
Ward B. Lindsay, admir-, c. t a., etc., of
John s. Gardner,
The heirs at law and distributes of John
s. Gardner, deceased, whose names
are unknown, f. T. Brantner, admin
istrator of Elizabeth Gardner, deceas-
ed, Catherine G. Bodha and Jacob
Heininger, defendants.
The object of this suit is to obtain ju-
dicial construction of the will of John s.
Gardner, decd. and to ascertain the inter-
est of the heirs at law in and to the proper
ty of said John S. Gardner, and it appear
ing on affidavit filed in this suit, that the
said defendants, the heirs and distribu-
tees of John s. Gardner, deceased, are
unknown, they are hereby required to
appear at the said Clerks office, within
one month from the 1th day of Deem
Der, 1897, 1.-THE date of the first publica-
ton hereof,) and do what is necessary to
protect their interests in this matter
L. DEW GERHARDT, Clerk.
U. S. G PITZER,
Attorney for Plaintiff. At
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years, and is
a regular prescription. 1t is conf
posed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfa-
ces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results i'll curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, To-
ledo, o. Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Given Sixty DAYS.

A stranger giving the name of John
&c. Kainer was arrested last Friday for
carrying concealed weapons. He ar
rived in this city Thursday night and
put up at the Miller boarding house
on Martin street. Friday, he asked
Deputy Marshal Pauldiug to take him
to the Jail, claiming he was detective
and wished to see the men recently
captured and held for carrying con-
cealed weapons and robbing the store
al Tablers. At the Jail the stranger
acted suspiciously and Deputy Sheriff
Hollis who was present, seeing a re-
volver in his possession, had warrant
issued and Kainer's arrest followed.
He was sentenced to Jail for sixty
days. Thinking perhaps he was
pal of the gang, officers searched his
trunk, but nothing discriminating was
discovered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
DESTROYING Crops.

The farmers out in the counties OF
Randolph and Pocahontas will petition
the next legislature to repeal the game
and fish laws. They complain that
wild turkeys, pheasants and quail are
eating up their corn and destroying
the young wheat, while the trout and
bass come ashore nights and rob the
potato and turnip holes. -Mouudsville
Echo
And it is asserted that up in Morgan
the bears have chased the beaux away
and the bellies are afraid to venture
out because of the danger of being
Rugged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED
In from j., to : davis time

by the use of Lo Mo. One bottle
guaranteed to cure any case OF Piles,
regardless of how long standing, what
you have tried, or what your physician
may claim. Money refunded if per-
manent cure is not obtained in the most
severe cases, in less than 5 days time.
After all others fail get Ionic and be
cured. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold byall
first class druggists, or sent prepaid
to any address, on receipt OF price.
Address Harry Logue, Williamsport,
Da
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Bubbles Often Burst.

Col Bob McEldowney, of the Wet
eel Democrat, has taken the cue from
Col. O'Brien Moore, and is ringing
the changes on the subject of the col
ored voter. The colored man has fur
nished inspiration for the Democratic
party ever since the inception of that
political organization. Its editors and
its orators howled ''nigget" fifty years
ago, and have been bowling Niger"
ever since, when at loss for a sure
enough issue. Now they sometimes
call them negroes or ''colored peo-
ple," but the same old serpent crawls
between the lines and fails most igno-
miniously in his efforts to conceal his
trail. Charleston Star-Tribune.
1t might not be amiss for the dis
tinguished colonies, since they have
fallen so desperately in love with the
colored brother, to devote small por-
ton of their space recounting the pre-
vileges and blessings his race enjoys
and the emoluments received from
offices held by him, in the states in
which Democracy reigps supreme
Mississippi and Virginia for instance.
1t will not answer to say that the
negro has no right to ask favors of
Democrats, for the reason that he is
not allowed to vote, or if hedoes vote,
the counting out process is restored to.
Out Of all this controversy it may APP
pear, if they are not careful, that the
colonies are playing the hypocrite.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Death of the Presidents Mother.

At Ego O'Clock, Sunday morning,
Mrs. Nancy Allison Mckinley, moth
er of the President, died at her home
in Canton, o. Mrs. McKinly did not
suffer any in her last hours but grad
ually passed from the deep palsied
sleep in which she had rested almost
constantly for ten days. She was IS
years of age. The funeral took place
from the First Methodist Episcopal
church, Tuesday afternoon, and the
remains inferred in beautiful West
Lawn cemetery beside her husband.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Literary Notes.

The fifth printing of DR.. Mitchell s
novel, Hugh Wynne, " is now under
way. bringing the book up to the
thirtieth thousand. The new story,
The Adventures OF Francois, by the
same author. which is to begin in the
January Century, is a tale OF pure adj
venture, the hero a founding, adj
venturer, iuggier, fencing master, and
servant, during the French ReYolu-
ton. 1t will be illustrated by the
French American artist, Andre Cas-
taignes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

Those little squibs which one of the
city papers occasionally fires at Sher-
if Smith are annoying in that they
have tendency to cause people not
acquainted with the facts to think
there is something wrong with the
management Of the county Jail, when,
if the writer of the articles in question
would take the pains to inform him
self, he could soon learn that the
alleged abuses of which he complains
do not exist. Suffice it to say, the
Jail is not receptacle for tramps at
90 cents day or any other price, no
one but criminals, regularly commit
ted, being received; neither is the
sheriff paid 80 cents for receiving or
discharging prisoners. He does,
however, receive so cents per day for
caring for and boarding prisoners and
it is none too much when the charac-
ter of the people with whom he has to
do is considered. Constant watchful-
ness is demanded, the food supplied is
good and wholesome POSSIBLY too
good, but it is one of the smallest
items. There are many things about
Jail different from the ordinary
boarding house all of which demand
work and cost money. If our friend
does not believe such is the case, let
him put himself in the sheriff's care"
and he will soon discover that he has
much to learn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

JOHN w. BISHOP was born in King
wood, Preston county, fifty-five years
ago. Before attaining his majority he
enlisted in the 18th West Virginia In
fantry, of which the late d. d. John
son was colonel, and served his coun.
try faithfully until the close of the
war, having risen to the position of
Adjutant, succeeding the late DIR. W.
H. Gillespie, of Sistersville.
At the close of the war he went to
Chicago and remained there until the
great fire of 1871 when the firm with
which he was engaged was burned
out. He then came to this city as an
internal revenue officer at the Hannis
distillery and few years after entered
the grain business with Mr.. Hugh
A. Frazer, under the firm name of
Frazer & Bishop. The firm dis
solved about 1881 and Mr.. Bishop en-
gagged in the wholesale business for
himself, dealing in groceries, coal,
wood, etc, with debt of the old firm
of about SIS, 900 to oe Cancelled. 1t was
then that his unexcelled business
qualifications began to show them
selves and the old debts we're soon
paid off and he continued to pros per
until his death, steadily accommodating
by close application OF sound business
principles until his estate now exceeds
a bundled thousand dollars.
Besides his wife, who was Miss
Emily Albertus, of this city, deceased
leaves a grown son, Sprague, and two
little daughters, Virginia and Kate,
aged 10 and IA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Election Notice.

The stockholders of the Citizens Ma
tional Bank of Martinsburg are hereby
notified to meet at the bank, on Tuesday,
the 18th day of January, 1898, between
the hours of twelve and one o'clock, for
the purpose of amending the articles of
association, and electing board of di-
rectors for the ensuing year
EDW. RUTLEDGE, Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

According to report of the Civil
Service Commission about one-third
of those protected by the civil service
law entered the service after having
passed an examination. The rem ain
ing two-thirds were appointed through
political influence and have since been
covered in. That is one of the rea-
sons why a change is demanded. Let
all or none stand the test
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
an IpREPARABLE LOSS.

In the death of Mr. j. w. Bishop
Martinsburg loses one Of the best
men which the State has produced.
Coming to this city early in life, he
engaged in business, as he was in
the habit of saying, for the purpose OF
making money. He was successful,
but at fearful cost. Giving close at
tention to every detail, the strain was
too great and the stalwart frame col
lapsed in a great measure in synpa-
thy with the over-taxed brain. Twice
before there were indications of a
giving away, the first being at the
time of the change Of divisions by the
B. & o. Railroad, and again about
two years ago when the Improvement,
Loan and Building Association, o.
which he was at the time an officer,
were engaged in locating the Wagon
Works and Brass Works. He rallied
and all went we'll until recently.
Strictly methodical, all with whom
he had to do soon learned that ]. w.
Bishop meant business and the only
thing necessary to secure his esteem
was to conduct business according to
business methods. He made few, II
any. enemies but many friends.
Never was there a more genial or com
panionable man. 1t was rare treat
to sit down in lis Office and induce
him for time to lay aside the cares
Of business and engage in converse.
ton. Then was he seen at his best.
Always interested in the welfare Of
the community Mr.. Bishop was fore
most in every enterprise having for
its object the upbuilding OF the city,
vet he was not a seeker after noto-
riety. So modest was he that he
always preferred that nothing be
mentioned in the newspapers of the
many good deeds performed by him.
The loss to his family and the COM
munity is beyond repair. All mourn
as for near and dear friend.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
JOHN w. BISHOP,
Weary of Life, Sought Relief, And is
no rIore.


1t is safe to say that this commu-
nifty was never before SO shocked as
when, on Sunday afternoon, the sad
intelligence passed from lip to lip
that one Of our most enterprising bust.
ness men had come to his death by
This own act.
Wearied in body and mind, the re-
suit Of over-attention to the details Of
his large business, Mr.. John w. Bish-
op, some three weeks since, accom-
panied by his wife, went to Florida for
rest and recreation. Returning, hav-
ing failed to gain relief crazed from
loss OF sleep and pain in his head, he
sought rest by shooting himself with
revolver.
On Sunday afternoon as was his
custom, he started out to take walk
going in the direction OF his mill and
wholesale warehouse. His wife, fear
ing to let him go alone. called Mr.
Edward Sigler, his confidential book.
keeper, who followed after, overtaking
him at the bridge across the creek on
Maple avenue Together they entered
the mill and proceeded to the office
where they conversed a short time,
when Mr. Sigler went back into the
mill to see if they had closed the door.
A report of pistol rang out, Mr., Sig
Ter hurried back and looking in saw
his employer lying on the floor, while
the blood flowed from a wound in his
head just back of the right ear. Help
was secured, a surgeon summoned,
but all of no avail Death came about
an hour latter
From the position in which the body
was found, the inference is that the
deceased took the revolver which was
an old Colts from the holster in which
it was hanging on the wall, placed
himself in a recumbent position and
fired the fatal shot.
The funeral was from his home, on
Tuesday, at p. M, Rev. S. G. Fer
guson, pastor of the M. f. church,
South, officiating. the remains being
inferred in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

Though over the hill and great
way off, it looks to us as if the Richie
Standard gave the Parkersburg News
some wholesome food for thought on
political ethics in the Fourth District.
And in the same issue the Tyler Star
found out that there is at least one
newspaper in Richie that has live
wire running into it's sanctum.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Rruisers, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. FoI sale by l..
&. Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

State Senator Stewart + Reed has
resigned in order to qualify as post
master OF Clarksburg Thus it would
appear that honors come and go to a
very worthy gentleman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

The Richie Gazette truly remarks
that Hon. Thomas +. Davis will be
heard from politically in the future
and would make good Governor
United States Senator or most any
thing else.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Wanted.

To buy large farm in Shenandoah Val
ley, or in Maryland or West Virginia,
near to Martinsburg Must be good
strong land, and well located. Give full
particulars, price, etc. Address, ADvER-
TIsER, care of HERALD, Martinsburg,
w. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Election Notice.

The stockholders of the National Bank
of Martinsburg are hereby notified that
the annual election for eleven direc
tors to serve for the ensuing year will
be held at the Bank, on Thursday, the
18th day of January, 1898, between the
hours of twelve and one o'clock.
GEO. S. HILL, Cashier
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

We respectfully call atten-
ton to our Dyeing and Clean
ing Works, established over a
quarter of a century. Dry
cleaning does not injure the
lustre. This is done here to
perfection. Dyeing Gentlemen's
Suits, Coats, Vests, Overcoats,
Trousers in all shades and colors.
Ladies' Dresses, Capes, Shawls,
Gloves, Wells, and Feathers
dyed in beautiful colors.
Send for catalogue and price
list or call on our agent for in
formation.
WI. L. DORM, Agent.
MARTINSRURG, w. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

One of the results of the Democratic
victory in Chicago is a reign Of terror
caused by highway robberies which
have become common occurrence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

1t is astonishing how much space
some of the city papers are devoting
to the subject of civil service, yet, edi-
torially, they aver that the opposition
does not amount to anything lis mere
leather and prunella. How rude will
be their awakening
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Election Notice.

The Stockholders of the Peoples
National Bank of Martinsburg. West
Virginia, are hereby notified that the an
nual election for twelve Q2) directors
will be held at the bank Tuesday, Janu-
airy II, 1893, between the hours of II a.
m. and 10 m, December 2. 1897.
F. E. WILSON, Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Headquarters for all kinds of Dishes

AT Kilmer's China Hall you viii
find the largest and most complete
stock of dinner, tea and toilet ware
in the State Fine china and cut
glass are specialties and of great va
riety
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

One of the i'll effects of the civil
service law is seen in the increased
expenditures for clerical labor in the
departments. When men know they
have lifetime cinch on their jobs,
there are precious few who are going
to kill themselves working.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

ED-TRUSTwORrHY AND ACT
w i've gentleman or ladies' 10 travel for re-
sponstble established house in West virgin
s1eady. reference Enclose selt-addressed
STAN ped envelope. The Dominion Company,
Dept. r. Chicago, 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

Now doth the small boy HE him
self away to the Pine Hills IN search
of Christmas tree, hoping he may
find that secluded nook in which San
ia Claus trims his trees. The abode
OF the jolly old sprite is never found,
but the lad has had exercise which
has hardened his muscles and sent
his blood coursing through his veins
with increased energy. "All work or
study makes Jack dull boy"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

Durrant has been sentenced again.
This is the fourth attempt to hang
him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
WHEELING lNTELLIGENCER
West Virginia's Leading Family
and Political Newspaper.

The INTELLIGENCER is Ia its forty sixth
wear. and throughout the period of its exist
ence IL has been carrying information TO The
homes of the State. The year 1898 Will be a
history.mak.ng year sea- cely less in inpor
lance than those which have preceded H..
The first regular session of the Fify-hfth
Congress- will be notable, rs IL will witness
ibe debates and action on vital questions that
affect the people-the proposed reforms in
our monetary system, the Cuban question.
Hawaiian question. aud The many foreign
relations now pending.
The wear will be impo rtant politically. A
new State Legislature and new Congress
will he elected The campaign will involve
vital State and National issues and in West
Virginia the choice of U. ). Senator.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

1t is claimed that 500, 900 persons
have died in Cuba during the past
year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA

Bryan is in Mexico and, faith, he's
making speeches, too
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18
Terms and Premiums
The Daily IntelIigencer.

Specimen copies % either edition oil the
InteilIgencer sent free to any address.
We want an agent at every postof1ice in
West Virginia, Eastern ohio. ana Pennsyl-
Remittances should be made by registered
lettrrs postai money order or check.
send in your subscriptions at once
Address
InteIIigencer Publishing CO.,
Wheeling, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

The Fairmont West Virginian has
long been looked upon as one of the
staunchest and most consistent Re-
publican newspapers in this State, and
it therefore is a source of astonish-
meat and grief to all Republicans to
seeit showing indications of ill-temper
because the editor failed to land the
Fairmont post office. There were
several candidates-about tour-who
were almost equally well Endorsed.
There was but one office and there
could be but one postmaster. Had
Brother Powell won, he would have
felt very much chagrined had the
Others gotten mad and declared they
would not play in his back yard any
more. He would have expected them
to acquiesce aud bide their time and
that is exactly what he should have
done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

The Statesman thinks Collector
White is a terrible old ogre for pre-
ferring charges against Democrats re-
Gently employed at the distillery, and
following up its usual tactics charges
that Republican officials have been
drunk, too. In other words, it is ad-
mitted that the charge made by the
collector is true, but should not have
been mentioned, and the reason as
signed is that Republicans are guilty
of the same offense. 1t would be an
easy matter to get rid of all who are
guilty as charged, and a very good
rule is, LET no guilty man escape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-12-18

Weyler dislikes Mckinley which is
further proof that he is Democrat.