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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15
Total givenduring Il mos. 1897, SAC, 10000

/ BILE position. The report OF the Ser
geant is an excellent one, all things
considered. 1t must not be over
looked that he has been in Office only
ten months, and his collections are
reported from the 1st of July, 1896,
instead Of May lst, 1896. 1t would
have been impossible for any person
in the same position to have made
larger collections in the same length
of time, when the continued depres-
sion in business, the failure of one
OF the largest enterprises in the city,
the working on short tipe of others,
and the threatened removal Of the
B. & o. shops, are considered. He
has made prompt settlement Of &C
counts with the Treasurer as the lat
ter's report shows. In every partic-
ular lie has been attentive in his du-
ties to the corporation, and has es-
tablished record in the Office unex.
celled by any of his predecessors.
The books of the Clerk have been
subjected to careful inspection and
are absolutely correct in every re-
spect. His accounts are accurate
and the minutes have been perfectly
kept. In support of this statement
1t is only necessary to say that not a
single correction or alteration were
made in them during the entire year.
The books themselves speak far more
in commentator of the efficient SER
vices Of the Clerk than any words
that may be written here. The APP
pearance, department and efficient
services Of an excellent police force,
is subject of favorable comment
everywhere. Their faithful perform.
ance of duty, their constant watch
fulness of the law and order of the
city, the impartial observance of Of
lenses against the ordinances of the
corporation, and the arrest follow
ing, together, have brought our citi-
zens to a sense of security against
personal danger and insult. as well
as establishing a standard of peace
and order seldom equalled by city
of this size anywhere. The duties
devolving upon the City Attorney
have been performed by that official
in an entirely satisfactory manner.
The sessions of the Council have
been harmonious, business-like and
remarkable for the unanimity that
has existed throughout the year.
Not a single unpleasant incident has
occurred to mar the good feeling
''"t has existed between it's mem
bars. Partisanship and politics have
not arisen at any meeting. Individ-
ually, and as whole, the Council
seemed to have but the object of ac-
comprising all that was possible for
the welfare OF the city with the
means at its command. | wish, in
conclusion, gentlemen, to extend to
you my sincere thanks for your uni
form kindness and assistance to me
throughout the year. Those who
hold over, | hope, may be as consid.
crate to the welfare of the city as
they have been, and those whose
terms have nearly expired, l trust
may enjoy that peace of mind which
surely must come to those who, by
faithful and contentious perform
ance of duty, have earned and hold
that confidence and respect of an ap-
preciative people.
Very Respectfully,
VIM. I. HENsHAw,
Mayor.
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Commissioners Nefice.
U. S. G. Piizer, Trustee etc. plaintiffs
VS..
A. M. Gilbert and others, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
CoMM1ss1oNER's OFFICE

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. [
Martinsburg, W. Va, May s, 1897 )
To all the parties to the above entitled
cause :
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county. entered ON the 18th
day of April, 1897, the same was refer
red to me to ascertain and report.
First.-All the bona-tde debts against
the defendant, Louis E. Brown, with
their respective priorities if any.
Second.-To settle the account of U.
S. G. Pitzer, trustee of Louis E Brown,
under the deed of trust in bill and pro-
ceedlngs mentioned, and to distribute,
whatever funds are in the hands of
said trustee, to the parties entitled
thereto, and to report his proceedings to
future term of this court, together
with any matters that he may deem
pertinent. or that he may be required
to state by any of the parties interest
ed. But before proceeding to execute
this order of reference, notice of the
time and place thereof, shall be given
by publication, for four successive
weeks. in some newspaper, published in
Berkeley county, and copy of said no.
tice be posted at the front door of the
Court House, twenty days before the
time fixed for taking said account
You will therefore take notice that
have fixed upon Wednesday, the 9th
day of June, 1897, at 10 O'Clock a. M,
as the time when, and my office in the
Flick building, in Martinsburg, W.
Va, as the place where | will proceed
to execute the said decree of reference,
and if not completed on that day, the
came will be adjourned from time to
time, at the same place, until comple.-
ed.
Given under my hand this Sch day of
May, 1897.
W. B. COLSTON,
5-15-4t. Commissioner.
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DTER PARK
On Ores f the Allegllanies.

To til Sc contemplating a trip to
The mountains in search of health or
p easure, Deer Park, on the crest of
the Allegheny Mountains, 5000 feet
above the sea level, offers such var
led attractions as a delightful at
mc sphere during both day and
night, pure water, smooth winding
roads through the mountains and
valleys, Cricket grounds, Ball
grounds, Golf links, Tennis courts
and the most picturesque scenery in
the Allegheny range. The hotel is
equipped with all adjuncts conduct
i've to the entertainment, pleasure
and comfort of guests.
There are also q number OF fur
nished cottages with facilities for
Housekeeping.
The houses aud grounds are sup
piled with absolutely pure water,
piped from the celebrated .Boiling
Springs" and are lighted with cleo
tricity. Deer Park is op the main
line of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road and has the advantage of its
splendid estibuled Limited Express
trains between the east and the
west. Season excursion tickets.
good for return passage until Octo-
Der 3lst, will be placed on sale at
greatly reduced rates at all princi-
pal ticket offices throughout the
country.
The season at Deer Park com,
mences June 21st, 1897.
For full information as to rates,
rooms, ETC., address, D. G. Jones,
Manager, Camden Station, Balti-
more, Nd.
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commissioners Notice.
NJ. E. Wisner, ETC.,
Us,
Chas. II. Miller ct al
IN CHANCERY.
CoMMIss1oNER's OFFICE.

COMMISSIONER $ OFFlCE.
Martinsburg, w. Va, May II, 1897. !
To all the partieso of the above entitled
cause
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, entered on the 22d
day of April. 1897, the same was refer
red to me to ascertain and report.
First.-To ascertain and report what
sum, if any, has been paid to John M.
Miller on the deed of trust in the bill
mentioned and described.
Second. TO ascertain and report for
what price Chas II. Miller, the trustee
in the deed or trust mentioned sold tile
property thereby conveyed to him in
trust
Third To ascertain and report the
exact amounts, principal and interest
received from the purchaser of said
property.
Fourth.-To ascertain and report
what disposition thereof in the execu-
ton of the trust reposed in him by said
deed OF trust, the said Chas. H Miller
trustee has made, and to make fell set
Element of the accounts of said trustee
Fifth.-To report any other mat
ters deemed pertinent by him Oh
which he may be required to state by
any of the parties interested.
Before proceeding to act under thi:
decree said commissioner shall give no
tice of the time and place thereof fol
four successive weeks by publication in
the INDEPENDENT a newspaper pub
lished in Berkeley county, W. Va.
You will therefore take notice that /
have fixed upon Wednesday, June 18th
1897, at 8 O'Clock a. M, as the time
when, and my Office over the Nationa
Bank as the place where | will proceed
to execute the said decree of reference
and if not completed on that day, the
same will be adjourned from time tc
time, at the same place, until complet
ed.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of May, 1897.
H. II. EMMERT,
5-15-4t. Com'r in Chancery.
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Entitled TO Confidence.

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 25 cents.
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Two Negro Girls Lynched.

Huntsville, Ala, May 13.-At day
break the bodies of Nellie Smith and
Mandy White, two negro girls, were
found swinging from ropes from trees
on the side of the road leading from
Jeff, Ala, to Huntsville. The lynching
was done at an early hour by mob of
about 20 persons. The two girls were
suspected of poisoning the family of
Joshua Kelly, well known citizen of
jeff They confessed to two attempts
on the lives of the Kelly family The
first attempt resulted in the death of
Mr. Kelly.
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CIRCUIT CoURT.-A special term
of court was held on Thursday, the
18th inst, with Judge E. Boyd
Faulkner on the Bench. A great
deal was accomplished as follows
J. D. Stuckey vs.Samuel A. Stuck
ey, decree approving vouchers, and
retiring cause from docket. A.
Martin, etc. VS.. Mary D. Mcdonald
ct al, decree distributing funds in
hands OF special commissioner. r.
Lamon, admir-, ETC., VS.. Frances NJ.
McCubbin ct al, decree distributing
funds in hands of special commits
sioner. U. S. G. Pitzer, admir-, etc.
VS.. Catharine Kitchen ct al, decree
directing deed to be made to Catha-
rine Kitchen. C. W. Wisner ct al
VS.. Emily Wisner, admir-, ct al, and
Luther Ropp vs.JacobWisner admir-,
order setting cause for hearing, to
be heard May 29th. The following
were appointed trustees for Mar.
vim Chapel: Geo. W. Gross, H.
II. Lemen, J. W. Hollida, Jr.,
and S. r. Licklider, in place of par
ties deceased. S. A. Lafevre, admir-.
etc., VS.. Catharine Cushwa ct al, de-
cree requiring purchaser to show
why land should not be resold at
their risk and cost. Catharine
A. Becker, Administrative, ct al,
VS.. Catharine A. Becker, etc, de-
cree for the sale of real estate. H. j.
Seibert, ex'r, etc., VS.. Ella Mitchell
ct al, decree constituting will of e. S.
Troxell and contract between lega-
tors, and cause retired from docket.
j. M. Woods was elected special
judge and heared the case of Lemen
VS.. McCubbin referred to above.
George Mezzenotte was admitted as
citizen of the U. S.
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TO TILE FRONT.

All the CAB about the injury re-
sulting from any action of The B. &
o. r. r. Co., as to their shops, is
simply humbug. Since they wreck
ed this station by the removal to
Brunswick, Nd, which some people
consider land jobbing concern
something similar to the hole in
the ground at Cumberland, Md,
which many people.saysor so consid
or as an injury rather than a profit
to that company. Martinsburg has
been perfectly able to take care Of
herself, and has so been demonstrat-
ing. Our people have always been
kind to the company and they have
never sought to make any imposition
snd we don't believe that any of the
new or old officials will make any
such charge. Surely, every citizen
OF the town IN noticing transactions
as to the company's work here, we'll
know, that every liberty, every kind
ness, was always extended to them.
We do not believe and will not be.
come an alarmist to the extent that
the B. & o. Company will remove
their property from this place. True,
they escape taxation under the char.
ter of Maryland, but what would
they do without their West Virginia
business of freight and passenger
traffic, if they should endeavor to
dump all into Maryland? Would
it be fair? Our head cannot gather
in, thus far, that our people have
wronged them, or that they need to
wrong our people, which would real
ly be an injury to both company and
people. Land jobbing and stock
jobbing may win for awhile, but sui
cidal policy means wreck to some
one. Do not let US have it. Be
fair; liberal, each TO one another.
We hope the officials will meet each
other at the front in mutual inter-
est.
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sh4EPHERDSTOWN NOTES.

From the Independent
Mr., Peyton Harrison. oi Martins-
burg, was here last week on busi-
ness.
Col. E. D Gibson. Of Charles.
Town, visited friends hare last
week.
MIR. VIM. Custer, Of Msrtinsburg,
visited bis mother near here, last
week.
Mayor B. F. Harrison spent Sun
day with his daughte-. Mrs. G. S.
Hunter, in Hsgersiown.
Cap. Wm B. Colston and daush
ter, OF Msrtinsburg. visited friends
here lest Fri'ay. The CAPTAIN paid
the Independent Office a plcasan
visii.
Andrew Snyder. AGED sikh. years,
was thrown or fen frcm his horse
near Snyder's MIL while On his
way home from Sharp burg. He
was found lying in the road WITH a
cut on his head and uuco nscious by
David Otto.
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The Westfeld Qud.) 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. & G. 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. I take pleasure in recon-
mendipg it," 1t is a specific for
all bowel disorders. For sale by
l.. G.. Matthaei, Druggist.
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Why should not the County Court
and the Council join hands on the
cash account and fix up the Public
Square =? Place a fountain there
plant lew trees ,have green sward
some gravellel wake, and settles
around, so that people could enjoy
themselves by restfuI, physical and
mental recreation. Commission on
county bonds would do the business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15

To Investigate JERSEYS Insane Asylum
Trenton, May 13.-The board of man.
ayers of the State Hospital for the In
sane held a meeting Tuesday at which
the charges that have been preferred
against the institution were discussed
The reports of the officers of the asy-
lum were received, and the board in
formally reached the conclusion that
the charges are without foundation. A
committee will be appointed, however
to make an investigation. Its was
charged that Charles w. Haines, OF
Burlington, improperly met his death
The board found that he died from
typho-mania, and that the bruise on
his head, which formed the basis OF
the charge, was caused by falling out
of bed
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Death is sweeping Cuba without
the aid of bullets and dynamite. The
rainy season seems to be on, and
they are dying for want of food ami
in some instances for the want Of
water. Weyler is not half SOL
der by the eide of these elements of
Nature,
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Notice 10 Lien Holders.

To all persons holding liens. by judg-
ment or otherwise, on the real estate or
any part thereof, Of Geo. w. Feidt.
In pursuance of a decree of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county, made in
a cause therein pending to subject the
real estate of said Geo. w. Feidt, to
the satisfaction of the liens thereon,
you are hereby required to present all
claims held by you, and each OF you,
against the said Geo. w. Feidt, which
are liens on his real estate, or any part
of it, for adjudication, to me, at my
Office in Martinsburg, W. Va, before
the 18th day of June, 1891.
Given under my hand this 10th day
of May, 1897 -
5-I5-4t. Commissioner.
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What are you doing, what are you
going to do? Loafng in any of the
callings of life never succeeds. Moth
ingness is vacancy that you can
neither plant or raise in, and the fell
low or fellows who seek to patronize
it, soon realize that they are nobody.
Come along, cheerfully and willing
iy and manfully, help matters and
beneficial progress. Don't play the
crow and croak, but get to work at
something tangible and progressive.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15

A news item from Morgantown to
the Baltimore Sun, claims that the
Republicans Of the Second District
are much disgruntled by the failure
or want of attention to their inter-
eSts by the authorities in power. If
true, the authorities had better be
looking it up. TIE Eastern Pan
handle has always had the burden to
carry, is slow to strife and anger but
can whack away sometimes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15

One of the best speeches yet made
on the American Merchant Marine"
was made by Senator Stephen B.
Elkins, of W. Va. We have receiv-
cd copy and our people can get
them By writing senators or repre-
sentatiyes, and they will find it full
IF information and figures, that must
have required time, patience and
ctu6v
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15

DIED FROM BLOOD POISONING -
Lizzie, the ten.year-old daughter of
Mr.. l. N. Miller, died at her home
at Bedington, Tuesday afternoon, at
three O'Clock. Some time ago she
ran a nail in her foot. 1t did not
bother much until a week before her
death, when it began to pain her.
Blood poisoning had set in, and she
gradually grew worse until the time
of her death. The funeral took
place Thursday from the house, in
terment was in Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15

ANTHONY HOPES New ZENDA
NOVELETTE, manuscript of Antho-
ny Hopes new novel, the sequel TO
1.-THE Prisoner of Zenda," which is
to begin publication in Nc Cures
Magazine in September, is now in
the hands of Mr.. S. d. Gibson, who
is to make a series of full page illus
trations to be published with the
several instaIments in Nc CIure's.
The title of the novel is "A Consta-
BILE of Zenda." Those who have
been permitted to look into it say
that, while sequel to "The Prison.
err of Zenda," and introducing the
same people who made that so ir-
restible, it is entirely complete and
independent, and will be found by
any reader a rare good story in it.
self. 1t simply runs over with ro.
mantle adventure.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-15

Col. T. B. Swami, prominent
lawyer and ex-Confederate, and
relative of Gen. Grant, by marriage,
died in Charleston, of paralysis, on
Thursday last. He was well-known
and esteemed throughout the state.
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The toilers and tillers of the soil
have been abundantly blessed with
good rain and splendid sunshine.
We hope they and their crops, thus
blessed, will prosper ard have a
bountiful, plenteous, reaping.
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$4,000 LIN Gold Given

For Selling 'story Of Spain and Cuba"
The International News q Book Co.,
Baltimore, Md, offer $4,000 to any.
one selling in three months 10 copies
of their new book, STORY OF Spain and
Cuba.'' Premiums and liberalcommis-
sion given for any quantity sold This
is one of the greatest selling booksout
Many agents make from Sc to so a
day. A graphic account of the present
war and the struggle for liberty is Civ.
en-, 100beautiful illustrations 500 pages
Freight paid and credit given Scot
outfit free if 10 cents is sent for pos
tage. Write them Immediately.
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Leap For Liberty Proved Fatal.

Leap For Liberty Proved Fatal.
Baltimore, May 13.-John A. Caller,
the convict from Cumberland Nd, who
Jumped from Baltimore and Ohio ex-
press train while being brought here
to serve is years sentence for for
gerry, died yesterday in the Maryland
hospital from the injuries he sustained
in his desperate leap
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Mrs. Pancake can't see why
great big fellow like you should
beg.n
Hungry Hank-Well, mum, l
s'pose me size helps to gimme an
appetite.
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Rotnscni1ds, ANONYMOUS Charity

London, May 1.-THE Paris CORE
spondent of The Daily Chronicle says
that the anonymous subscription of a
million francs to the Charlie Bazaar
fund is now known to be the collective
donation Of members Of the Rothschild
family. sd
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SALE CLERK.

Having clerked sales 40 years, offer
my services 20 people intending to sell.
CHARGES REASONABLE. EN-
TIRE SATISFACTION GUARAN-
TEED. l will assist in advertis-
ing and arranging goods. and other de-
tails. G. E. LOCKHART,
Office Blondel Building.
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Notice.
John Farrin, Sr.

John Farrin, Sr.,
We.
Geo. W. Geidt and Julia W. Feidt. his
wife, Chas. I'll. Miller, l.. 9. Gerling
National Bank of Martinsburg, a
corporation w. 4. Tebo, Charles FL
Miller, late sheriff of Berkeley coun.
ty, j. Nelson Wisner and G. FL Quen-
Eel. Clara Z. Blondel, f. d. Harmon
and J. N Wisner, trustee, Berkeley
County Building Association of Mar.
tinsburg, w. Va, a corporation, J
A BIOndel.
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SATURDAY, MAY Is, 1897.
New and better works will take
the place of the machinery in the B.
& o. shops.

Both parties are marshalliDg their
hosts for the Corporation election.
The outlook is for battle royal.
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Pan Tina, the great remedy for
Coughs, Colds and Consumption, rs
and so cents. Sold at L. G.. Mat
thaei's Drug Store.
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Scrofula Sores
Health was Greatly Impaired, But
Hoods SarsaparilIa Built 1t Up
Sores Have All Disappeared.

81 was troubled with eruptions on my
face, which appeared like scrofula. My
health was SO much impaired that I was
advised to take Hoods Sarsaparilla to
build me up, and bought six bottles.
Before had taken half of this amount
found that was improving. could rest
better at night, and felt refreshed in the
morning. l gained in flesh and when I
had finished the six bottles the sores on
my face had all disappeared" ]. B. Bod
DIE, Postmaster, Nashville, No. Carolina.
after suffering from sore leg for IS
years, four bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparille
made complete cure. It is several years
since / took Hoods Sarsaparilla, but I
have not suffered with any sore or erysip-
elias in that time" MRS. NJ. j. HARTLEY,
Lovett, Georgia. Remember
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the Best the One True Blood Purifier. Be
sure to get Hoods and only Hoods.
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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
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STIEFFE
PIANOS
MO pIsPUTlNc-

the fact that there is no music more pleas
ing than that Of the piano, and Of all
pianos, THE STIEFF takes the lead be-
yond a doubt. Everything ABOUT STIEFF
piano is supremacy satisfac DRY. The tone,
and every note in the scale from the low
est to the highest, exempliHes the highest
advance in the art Of piano construction.
Even after years Of service THE STIEFF
retains its original tone In spite Of age.
Many one constructed 0 n forty years
ago are still in use. Send for illustrated
catalogue. Terms TO suit.
Chas. NJ. Stieff.
BaltimoTe--9 North Liberty street.
Washington-j2l Eleventh Street, n. w.
3-2o-96-6mo.
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I bring thee a peerless cure.