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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

STESoaRAPHY Oh SHoE AND
WRITING AND TYPEwRITIEG.--I will
take s few pupils in stenograpby at
their homes. And any person re-
quiring shorthand writer and type
writer, | will accommodate at rea-
sonable rates. Call at the law office
of Wisner & Woods, Blondel build
ing.
Miss CoREA w. PoTTs.
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A Cure for Bilious Collie.

RESOURCE, ScREvEN Co., Gal
have been subject to attacks of bill.
Gus collie for several years. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoes Remedy is the only sure relief.
1t acts like a charm. One dose oil
it gives relief when all other reme-
dies fail.-G. D. SHARP. For sale
by L. G. Matthaei, Druggist.
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DEATH OF A PROMISING YOUNG
LADY.-Miss Blanch Sherrard, the
eldest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Sherrard. died at their home at
Inwood, on Monday night, alter a
long and painful illness with stom-
ach trouble, aged Is years. She
was q most lovely girl and beloved
by all who knew her. The funeral
took place on Wednesday at $50 q.
m. from the Presbyterian Church at
Gerardstowp, Rev. R. A. White
officiating.
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Incontinence of water during sleep
stopped immediately by DR.. E.
DETCHoN's ANTI DIURET1c. Cures
children and adults alike. Price ST..
Sold by L. G. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martiusburg, w. Va.
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ANOTHER FREIGHT WRECK AT
CHERRY RUN.-Another freight
wreck occurred on Tuesday night
about half past ten, near Cherry
Run. The wreck was caused by
the breaking down of car of a
west bound freight. An east bound
freight came along about that time
and sideswiped the car and caused
considerably damage. Both tracks
were blocked for short time. No
one was hurt.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers Cast0Rlas .

Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by L.
G. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
W. Va. 5.8-lyr.
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For Sale.

About five acres of good quality
slate land. only a quarter of mile
rom Marlowe. The above is a very
desirable piece OF property, and can
be had cheap. For particulars APP
ply at this office. S-2l-2t.
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Autietam Cement for sale by
J.. 81. MILLER & Soas.

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed day and night at A. NJ Gilbert's
Drug Store, Queen and Race SITS.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoPlas
AUCTIONEER
Old Veteran.

Old friends request me to again take
service asauctioneer in the counties of
Berkeley and Jefferson. Call on or ad-
dress me at Little Georgetown.
l.. s. HOWARD.
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We just put up 800 packages of
VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep.
Largest and handsomest packages
on Earth Am. GILBERT, Druggists
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Children Cry fav
Pitchers CastoFias

Adamant and Calclned Plaster,
same as used on new Court house
for sale by j. FL. MILLER & ScNs.
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The Silver Star Club, of this city,
is in camp at Dam No. 4, On the Pc.
tomae. They report q good time
aud good fishing.
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Vented small farm within Eve
miles of Martinsburg to rent. Apply
at this office.
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Genuine BARGAINS ia every
thing in the line ! keep. When ] say
bargains / mean it. Come and see.
". L. JONES, Jeweler.
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For Five and One-FOurth Bushels
Of Wheat, | will give one Barrel of
Choice Patent Flour and GO Pounds
of Feed.
8-28-21t. J. W, BISHOP.
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When Baby was sick, we gave teT Castofia.
When she was Child, shs cried for CastoriA
When she became Miss, she cluHg TO Castoria.
When she had Children. shs gave them Castoria
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Observation-Disclosures tio is
called to an entertainment to be Civ
en- in the Central Opera House, on
Tuesday evening, September It'll, at
o'clock, by Miss A. Kate Wisner,
of the Cumnock School of Oratory
Northwestern University, Evanston,
ILL.,. and Mr.. j. Nelson Wisner, Jr.,
of Martinsburg, W. Va. The pro-
gram will consist OF three short
farces and reads as follows:
1. THE MOUSE TRAP.
wv. ID. Howells.)
CHARACTERS.
Mrs. Amy Somers, young widow
Miss A Kate Wisner.
Mr.. Willis Campbell, a lawyer,
Mr.. j. Nelson Wisner, Jr.
Jane, Mrs. Semer's maid,
Miss NJ. n. Wisner.
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Notice to Lay Pavements, Etc.
To Jos. Hobbs, IT,, and ]. R. Cliff
ford, Agent Lewis Ford Heirs:

You are hereby notified, in accord
ance with the order of the Council
of Martinsburg, and the Ordinance
of the Corporation of Martinsburg,
to put down good pavements, curb
and gutter in front of your respec-
tive properties within 80 days, and
if same are not down in said time,
the Council will proceed to put same
down and collect cost according to
law.
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PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE

Are the best judges OF Pianos. AMI when
ever professional people have given an
opinion upon the subject they baye cx-
pressed the highest appreciation oftne
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2. THE PHILOSOPHER.
(Anthony Hope.)

CHARACTERS.
Mr.. birmingham, the philosopher,
MIR. J. N. Wisner, Jr.
Miss May, Miss A. K. Wisner.
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Miss CoREA w. PoTTs.
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Acknowledgment Co. are pre-
pared to furnish timothy at unusual
ly low prices. They have bought
their seed in carload lots and have
the advantage of the very lowest
rates. No finer or better condition
ed seed was ever offered the farmers
of this section.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
SAN FRANCISCO WILL
HAVE The POsTOFF|CE
Strange as it May Seem, Work
Is Soon to Be Begun on
the Building.
Officials of the New Regim VIII
Soc That the Work of Con-
Struction Is Commenced.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 15.-At
last the Treasury Department has been
aroused to the necessity of beginning the
actual construction of the San Francisco
Postoffice building. Congressman Loud,
tired of the delay and urged by San Fran
cisco commercial bodies and prominent
citizens, as voiced by THE CALL, deter
mined that he would not cease his per-
sistent effort until be obtained some salts
faction from the Treasury Department.
He realized the utter futility of getting the
Democratic administration to do any thing,
and so bided his time until the new. assist
ant secretaries were duly installed z III
ONCE sests1 zCef1
o. L. Spaulding of Michigan ,Nwhorwas
one of the assistant secre taries under the
administration of President Harri son,
having been reappoIpted to his position.
is again at his old desk ready for business.
He is en- ntirely familiar with the San Fran
cisco postotfice matter, and when Loud
saw him to-day. expressed surprise that
the construction of the building had not
been commenced long ago.
He promised Loud that he would urge
the War Department to hurry up the en-
gineers who are making further tests of
the foundation, and just as soon as they
have made their report he will advertise
for bids for the work of excavation and
foundation.
Loud said to THE CALL correspondent
tonight: ut is always better to go TO the
secretary in charge rather than to subordi-
mates. L realized that the supervising
architect was entirely subservient to the
will OF the su DeriOr officers Of. the ,reas-
ury, so did not waste any time by going
to Mr.. Aiken. l believe that Secretary
Spau!ding will cause the work of the
engineers to be expedited, and you may say
to our people that at last there is fair
prospect of commencing the construction
of the building"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
MUST REMAIN NEAR
THE TURKISH COAST
Uncle Sans WarShipS Will
Be On Hand to Aid
Americans.
Fearing Actual Warfare the Present
Fleet VIII Remain Near
Smyrna.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 15-The
withdrawal of the cruiser Minneapolis
from the European feet is to be post
poned for the present and no attempt will
be made to reduce the strength OF the sta
tlon until after the arrival out of the
Raleigh. This change OF program me Is
nj made in view of the representations to
the Secretary of State by Minister Terrill
that the American interests in Turkey
might be endangered should hostilities
ensue between Turkey and Greece Sec
retary Long proposed ordering .he return
OF the Minneapolis so it might be retired
from active service with the Colum bia and
such other vessels found expensive to
maintain in active service, but in view of
the possibilities of the United States be-
ing called upon to conduct an active
patrol of the Turkish coast and to hold a
close watch on American interests, the
present fleet will be retained near Smyrna.
The departure of the Bancroft for Alex
andria to be dockeG is said to-day to Fave
no special significance. The officials have
never admitted what is fact, however,
that the little vessel was sent across the
Atlantic to become a guardship at the
Porte, but TerriIl has several times since
autumn expressed the opinion it should
be stationed at Constantinople and urged
proper representations be made to the
Turkish Government for the necessary
permission. Recently he has brought the
subject up again. On the return of the
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
PEACE FOR
CUBA MAY
Be GAINED
But 1t Will Not Be While
Canovas Remains
in Office.
LIBERALS IN FAVOR OF
A TREATY.
Natives of the Island Ready
to Pay Spain a War
indemnify.
THEIR INDEPENDENCE MUST BE
GRANTED.
Insurgents in a Position to Hold
Their Own and So They De-
mand Absolute Freedom.
LIBERALS IN FAVOR OF
A TREATY.
Natives of the Island Ready
to Pay Spain a War
indemnify.
THEIR INDEPENDENCE MUST BE
GRANTED.
Insurgents in Position to Hold
Their Own and So They De-
mand Absolute Freedom.

HAVANA, CUBA, April 15-A sensation
has been created by reports that peace will
very soon be established in Cuba through
negotiations now in progress between the
Washington administration, Madrid Gov
eminent and Cuban Junta in New York,
the latter supported by General Garcia
and the Cuban Government in the field.
1t is said that the only obstacle in the way
Of making a peaceful arrangement has
been the uncom promising attitude of
Canovas and some prominent leaders of
the Conservative party in Spain.
AS soon as there is a change in the Gov
erEment at Madrid, and the Liberal party,
led by Sagasta, assumes power, treaty of
peace will be concluded. ALI other parties
are in complete accord, and only await
change in the Spanish administration to
announce decision.
La Lucha says the reports are believed
to be true by Spanish m ilitary men. A
correspondent has made inquiries about
the reports and has authority to say il
any agreement for peace has been made it
is on a basis of absolute independence.
For promotion of negotiations on that
ground the Cuban Junta at New York has
absolute power. 1t is said the representa-
tives of the revolutionists in the United
States have sent to Washington scheme
for peace on this basis, presenting to Sec
retary Sherman plan for the payment by
Cuba to Spain of a war indemnity of about
$1O0, 0,0O0, 900 on condition that Spain shall
recognize their independence. The United
States In all these negotiations is acting as
a friendly intermediary.
An authorized representative of the rev.
olutionary Junta at Havana said to-day:
I'VE are ready to pay the money to Spain
for freedom in order to avert blood shed
and the devastation of another year of
war; but still we will never yield if our
independence is not acknowledged"
This news conce rning peace negotiations
comes from Spanish sources. 1t is also
affirmed in a recent offer of friendly inter-
vention in Cuba made by the Mckinley
administration to the Spanish Govern
ment. involving proposal for war in
demnity.
Gomez writes from an estate in Santa
Clara province that his military position
is very strong and he does not believe that
the whole Spanish army OF 100000 could
make a successful attack upon him.
my health is very good" he adds, land
l feel as strong as in better days"
An engagement is reported at San Joa-
quin, near Campo Florida, Havana prov
ince, in which the Spaniards under Lieu
tenant Colonel Penil killed eight paciticos,
and then reported they had won a vic
tory over the insurgents.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
THAT CHINESE RESOLUTION.
Secretary Gage WH Sleep on the Ques-
ton of Admitting ceiestiafs to Go
to TIE Tennesse Exnosifion.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 15.-Sec-
rotary Gage is in a auandary over the
question of letting Chinese come into the
country under the joint resolution of Con-
gress concerning aliens imported for ex-
hibltion purposes at the Tennessee GEN.
tenniai. He has been considering the
opinion of the Solicitor OF the Treasury
that the secretary has the right TO admit
as few as he pleases, and this afternoon
said he would sleep on the matter. 1t is
said that Gage is doubtful as to his right
to keep out the expected droves of Celes-
tials in view of the broad language of the
joint resolution.
A mum ber of Treasury Department en-
ployes will be dismissed to- morrow, two
chiefs of divisions being among them.
The Republican members of the Com
mittee on Finance who, for the past fort
night. have been working on the tariff
bill at the Arlington Hotel, to-day took
quarters in the room of the committee in
the Capitol Ii is inferred that some of
the Senators objected to visiting the hotel
when more convenient quarters could be
had in the Capitol.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16

Ban croft from Smyrna he will probably
board it for the inspection of consulates
along the Turkish coast.
Admiral Seifrid IS orders are TO keep
the vessels away from the fleets of the
powers around the coast but at the same
time TO observe events closely. The Off
cials do not believe the service OF single
vessel will be required at Canea, no mat
ter how serious the present troubles be-
came. The feet is kept around the Turk
ish coast at present to be ready to extend
prompt aid 10 American citizens to reach
the coast should Turkey and Greece go to
war. The admiraPs vessels during the
entire winter have been in the vicinity of
Smyrna, and during the coming summer,
if affairs in the East do not improve, the
department will issue additional orders
instructing him to continue TO cruise in
Turkish waters.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
CASTLES IN THE SKY.

which may be occasioned by the sudden
withdrawal of the remainder of the jap
anese balance.
Anothsr instalIment of e2, 25o, 600 of in
demnity money is due to Japan from
China next month.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
MoNAsTEBIEs IN THE AIR.

Homes of Some of the Leaders In the Up-
rising against the Turk
Nature and man have com bined to make
the monasteries and their seats on the in
accessible crag SUBMITS OF Meteora one of
the wonders of the world. Situated whore
the Peneus River descepds from the ele-
waited Pindus ranges into the Thessalian
PLAIN, Meteora disputes the palm with
tie Vale OF Tempe on the other side.
where, flowing between Olympus and
Ossa, the ancient river goes out to the sea-
Tempe was said by the ancients to bave
been the work of the mighty Hercules
only demi-god who cut the way through
to DIR ain the many miasmatic lakes that
infested the plain-but Meteora was as
cribed to the gods themselves, being
called by the Greeks 'Theoktista" or
works OF the gods, and was regarded by
them with even more wonder than Olym-
pus itself-their alleged nome.
In the fourteenth century the Jealous
monks Of the order founded bv Simeon
the Stylite capped these imposing heights
with structures of such substantial con-
struction as would attract atten ton
much nearer to mother earth. Perched in
midar they are at once evidences of mar
velous patience and ingenuity on the part
of these builders. When one stands at the
base, looks up the perpendicular cliff and
finally rests the eve on the edifice. stand.
ing in clear outline on the very top. he
naturally wonders how the material for
these buildings was ever got up there.
or how did the men themselves ever reach
those heights.
The only way in which the mountain
can be visited is by series of ladders part
of the way, or up TO ledge or platform
some 220 feet from the top, and thence in
a net or basket at the end of long rome
passing over pulley and worked by
capstan at the top. This is the manner in
which the monks raise their food. etc.
They never use it for rdescending-beiug
condemned TO lifelong sojourn in aerial
retreat-though this restriction has been
at times dispensed with, especially in
times of insurrection and war, as at pres
ent. Many of these men whose lives have
been dedicated to religion have come
down and joined their fellow-countrymen
in battle against the Turk. On former
occasions they refused 10 allow the pas
sage OF the Turkish army through their
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
MRS. ELIZABETH r. 7ILT0N DEAD.
Who Sued the Late Henry Ward
Beechec

NEW YORK, N. Y. April 15-Mrs.
Elizabeth r. Tilton, wife of Theodore Til
ton, who sued the late Henry Ward
Beecher for alternating his wife's affec-
tons. died Tuesday evening of paralysis.
She had been living in retirement since
the Beecher trial. Friends have endeav-
ored to shield her from publicity to such
an extent that there was no Grape on the
door and the blinds were not drawn.
Mrs. Tilton's death is almost coincident
with that of Mrs. Beecher who died only
two weeks ago. OF the persons directly
affected by the great Beecher trial the
only one now living is Tilton, the COM
plainant. Tilton was membe of
Beecher's church and editor of the Brook
lyn Union. When the case was decided
for Beecher those who stood by the pastor
placklisted the paper. The trial was one
OF the most notable legal battles ever
fought in this country.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
SULTAN ASKED TO DECLARE WAR
During the Period Of Uncertainty Both the
Greek and Turkish Nations Proceed
to Prepare for the Inevi-
table Conflict.

defiles, and being in position to support
their refusal the latter had to choose
another route.
Since the war for independence this
place has been visited by European trav-
elers quite frequently. but as at Mount
Athos females have to content them selves
with view from afar, the rules of the
order, TO say nothing of the physical diff
cultles in the way, forbidding their pres
ence within the precincts of this commu-
nifty. Formerly there were some twenty
three of these monasteries; but the
mistaken religious zeal which led the
monks to fix upon these lofty eyries for
their habitations is fast dying out, and ac-
cessions to their ranks are few in these
days, and, with the exception given, the
buildings have either been DESTROYED or
fallen into decay.
The largest of them all is that of Msteo-
ron, taking its name from the rock on
which it stands, though those of Hagios
Barlaam and Hagios Stephanos, the lat
ter founded by the famous Kantakuzenos.
are much richer.
The names of the other four ale Haeios
Nlcolaos Kophinos. Hagiu Nome. Hagiu
Rosane and Haeiu Trias. Though none
OF them except Meteora has above couule
OF dozen inmates, they will all doubtless
as formerly contribute their quota of will
ing arms end eloquent tongues in further
ing the ends of the movement which has
hxed its center in their secure retreat.
Though certainly partaking of worldly
affairs to an extent seemingly incom-
patible with their vows, warrinp against
Moslem rule in their Christian country
has the full sanction of precedent in their
order.
Ot all Greek countries held under the
dominion of the Turk there was mona
which so persistently and frequently
sought to regain its Independence as
Ihessaly, and none is claimed by the
Hellenes with equal ardor as a portion of
their common fatherland and the cradle
OF their race. Foremost among those who
have maintained the one and fought for
the other have been the monks of Me-
teora.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
BAGS OF gold FOR JAPAH.
Payment of Chinese Indemnity Money De-
pietes LoHdon's Gold Supply and
Causes Some apprehension.

LONDON, ENG. April 15.-Financial cir
cles are disturbed by the fact that the Lon
don money market is at the mercy of the
Japanese Government. Immense sums of
Chinese indemnity money have been paid
to Japan through the Bank of England.
An enormous balance has been allowed to
remain at the bank for many months and
this has proved frequent source of
difficulty both to the bank and the general
financial world.
There is nothing to prevent Japan from
depicting the supply of gold at any mo-
ment. This supply ordinarily amounts to
$4,000, ,000 which is f10, ,O0O, 600 less than
it was year ago.
The Japanese authorities this week
withdrew nearly f2,oOO.O00, thereby re-
ducing the banks supply of gold 6
per cent. The return issued by the bank
to-day shows gold on hand to the amount
of f33, 600, 000 The rate OF discount of the
bank, which was reduced to Ok April 8.
was not changed at to-day's weekly meet
ing. but the directors are seriously consid-
ering how to meet or avoid em barrassment
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-16
AMNESTY PROMISED.
Cubans, Hotcersr, WtJ Only Quit Fight
ing When Gtren Freedom.

Cubans, Ho,cersr, WHI Only Quit Fight
ing When Gtren Freedom.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 15.-News
has been received here that Spain is pre-
pairing to issue a wholesale amnesty
proclamation similar to the one that re-
suited in the surrender of $1,000 insur-
gents in the Philippine Islands and the
ending of the war there. The Spanish re-
gard the issuance of such proclaim ation
as one of the most important moves re-
Gently made and predict that the Cubans
will flock from all directions to surrender
and take advantage OF the offer.
Prominent Cubans, however, deny that
any such result will follow They claim
TO be gaining ground all the time, and
repeat what they have continually said,
that they never would stop fighting
until the independence of the island was
achieved.
One thing that has undoubtedly had
great weight with the Spanish Govern
ment in hurrying the promised reforms
In Cuba is the interest being displayed In