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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

A terrible crime was committed
near Bridgeport, Saturday night,
Three unknown men entered the
house of Henry Foresight and gagged
and bound him. They then horribly
tortured him, took all the money they
could find and then fired and burned
his house. Foresight managed to
crawl out, and neighbors took the
manacles off of him. He is in a seri-
Gus condition. The robbers have not
been captured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Collars and cuffs stand longer than
usual at this time OF the year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The annual bacc alaureate sermon
will be delivered to the graduating
class in the high school BY Rev. c.
P. Stealey at the Baptist church on
Sunday, June 8. at p. NJ. The pub
lie are cordially invited to be present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Mr. John w Snowden, Of South
Raleigh street. has secured a pension.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Confederate Decoration Day will he
observed at Winchester today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

A large number of our citizens were
out of town last Saturday,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05
Wanted An Idea $ss s. 5; :. '&s

Write JOHN wEDpERBORN q CO.. Patent AttoF-
neys Washington. D. c. for their e1 800 prise offer
AM % OF tlso hum. "a Inventions wanted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

HOOPS Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

One car load of biuder-twine at
Henshaw & Lickliders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The boys longed for swim has been
postponed indefinitely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Rev. Sam Small is expected to be at
Inwood Park June 20.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The prospects for good crops in this
vicinity are excellent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

It's the sweet" girl graduate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Fresh and Salt Fish at Rouark's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The delinquent tax list is long
one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Raisins SC a pound at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

String beans Sc can at F'elker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Quite a number Of accidents have
occurred this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

One of the next things we need is a
street sweeper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The June term Of court will com
mence Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Two pounds OF coffee for 25c at S. S.
Felker's
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The season for duck trousers has
arrived.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

July 4 comes on Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The Second Ward remains faithful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The bridge at Island Park is being
rebuilt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Warm weather was long time
coming.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Prunes Sc pound at s. $. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

The Experiment Station has receiv-
ed information that the cropcondition
is the best in years The wheat crop,
according to the reports will be i'm
mense, and the corn has already a
good start. The hay and vegetable
crops will be the biggest for many
seasons. The report that the fruit
crop had been destroyed by the late
frosts is not verified. --Morgantown
New Dominion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05
LITTLE LOCALS.

Roses are in fail bloom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

Benjamin Wilmington, who so
cruelty treated Mr.. John Burns horse
that it died, was given a hearing by
Justice Martin last Thursday and held
in $1oo bail for his appearance at
court. He was unable to give bond
and was sent to Jail A society for
the prevention Of cruelty to animals
would have a good field to work in
here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

fle,teres al IN. losl Ofie- af 9artinsourg
" Va. as 1econd-Giass A.oitee.l
A. NJ. sTAuRLy, LOCAL EDITOR.
LITTLE LOCALS.
Roses are in full bloom.
July a comes on Sunday.
It's the sweet" girl graduate.
Raisins Sc pound at Felker's.
Fresh and Salt Fish at Rouark's.
String beans SC can at Felkers.
Prunes SC pound at s. S. Felker's.
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The Second Ward remains faithful.
The delinquent tax list is long
one.
Two pounds OF coffee for csc at S. 5.
Felker's
The bridge at Island Park is being
rebuilt.
The season for duck trousers has
arrived.
Warm weather was long time
coming.
One Of the next things we need is
street sweeper.
The June term of court will COM
mence Monday.
Quite number Of accidents have
occurred this week.
D., Car, C,,,ail ic axnacta1 tO he at
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-05

LOCAL EDITOR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
NATURAL GAS EXPLODES.
Chicago Chronicles Basement is
WreCkcd-Six Persons Are
Injured.

Chicago, Ill, Feb. 20.-By an e1plo-
sion of natural gas in the pressroom OF
the Chronicle this morning six persons
were burned and about $4,000 damage
was done. Two persons, John McMil-
Ian, foreman, and Matthew Bayne, mail
clerk, are said to be dangerously injured.
The explosion was caused by a leak in
the pipes near the pressroom.
The force of the explosion shook the
building to its foundation, hurting the
workmen to the ground. A moment lat
er flames were discovered eating their
way to the woodwork Immediately below
the sidewalk on Washington street. 1t
took an hour to entirely subdue the
flames.
Those less dangerously injured are:
Lewis Hargrove, chief engineer; Charles
Dupuis, clerk; Alfred Stringer and D. f.
Mcmillan.
Several passers-by were blown off their
feet by the explosion. Great inconveni-
ence was caused in the Journal counting
and composing rooms, adjoining. Smoke
poured into the former from the base
ment of the Chronicle building and soon
became so dense that work was impos-
sible. No damage however, was done.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
STORM IN NORTHWEST.
Railways Put Every PloW in Use in
the Effort to Keep
Lines Open.

ST. Paul, Mimi. Feb. 20.-A Grand
Forks, n. D., special to the Dispatch
says: ''This section has again been Wis
tied by another storm. Snow commenced
to fall yesterday and as evening ap-
preached a heavy south wind prevailed
and continued until late in the night,
when it subsidized. About o'clock this
morning the storm of snow and wind re-
sumed its reckless work and has deyel-
Oped into an old-fashioned northeaster.
The accumulation Of snow from several
storms is flying in all directions.
AT headquarters OF the Great North
ern and Northern Pacific railways be-
lated trains were expected every minute
by the officials. Nothing definite as to
the situation can be learned except that
every available snowplow has been sent
out in all directions, together with a
large force of snow shovelers, to keep
incoming trains moving until they reach
this city, when they will be held until
the storm subsidies. The storm seemed
to be general, but in this immediate sec
ton was lighter until this morning. when
the wind changed from the south to
northeast, since which it has developed
into an old-fashioned blizzard"
Denver, Col, Feb. 20.-A dispatch
from Montevista, Col, says that the
worst snowstOrm was begun there this
morning. There has been a heavy fall
throughout the mountain regions this
week and the railroads are hampered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
TRAGEDY IN NEW YORK.
Italian Laborer Slain by VittOrio
Margigliano's Common
Law Wife.

New York, Feb. 20.-Vittorio Mar
gighano, who combines in his own per-
son the callings of banker and barber,
and Angelina Frauta, his so-called COM
mon law wife, are in custody charged
with responsibility for the death of
Francisco Priori, laborer. Mott street
was the scene of the tragedy.
Yesterday Priori, who had been drink
ing, tried to kiss Mrs. Luigi, whom he
came upon as she was gossipfng with
some other Italian woman. Not only
Mrs. Luigi, but her companions as well
resented the familiarity and beat Priori
soundly with sticks. The latter, how
ever, was persistent, and when Mrs.
Luigi ran into Margigliano's place of
business, Priori followed and seized her
about the waist.
The barber and banker interfered and
with a blow of his fist fiOored PriOri.
Springing to his feet, Priori drew a
knife and with it slashed Margisliano on
the cheek Before Priori could make
Il second cut with the knife, Mrs. Frau
ia, armed with club, was upon him,
and with a swinging blow laid him
senseless on the floor. An ambulance
was called and Priori was conveyed to
a hospital, where he died today. Mar
cigliano and his Amazonian mistress
have been locked up to await the action
OF the coroper's jury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
SNOW ON INAUGURATION DAY.
Weather Prophet with Successful Record
Makes Prediction.

New York, Feb. ia. J. Devoe of
Zingsem, n. j., ''meteorologist," predicts
blizzard at Washington on March 4,
Inauguration day.
He writes to the World to advise all
those who attend the Inauguration fcs-
tivities to provide themselves with heavy
wraps and otherwise prepare for very
cold and snowy and stormy weather.
Mr.. Devoe is proved weather
prophet. Two weeks before the inaugu-
ration Of President Cleveland in 1893,
he published in the World a warning
that there would be severe, stormy
weather on March of that year, proph-
esying the great snowstorm that
scourged the national capital on that
day. On March 2 the officials OF the
weather bureau predicted a pleasant Cay
for the inauguration.
And now Mr.. Devoe comes to the front
again with similar prediction He says
that March will be an unusually cold
month. A great snowstorm will envelop
the South Atlantic states. and a blizzard
will sweep the middle Atlantic on March
=. Heavy SHOWS will fall all over the
country. Another heavy snowstorm will
prevail on March II.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
AN Army SENSATION.
Captain Assaults Lieutenant During |
Dress Parade.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 20.-At Mcpherson
barracks, six miles from Atlanta, where
the Fifth artillery, under Lieut. Col
Russell. is stationed, during dress parade
Capt. Henry Roncyn of Co. G walked
up to Lieut.. Michael O'Brien of Co. A,
and drawing back landed him a blow on
the left jaw, which made him turn a
double somersault to the ground AS
quick as the lieutenant could gain his
feet he came back at the captain. but
the lieutenant-colonel interfcred and sent
both to their quarters.
The excitement attending the assault
extended to the troops in line. and it
was with the utmost difficulty that the
companies to which both gentlemen be-
longed were kept from taking part
Capt. Romeyn is So years old, while
Lieut.. O'Brien graduated in 1885
O'Brien was deputed as an American
officer to watch the military evolutions in
the war between China and Japan. and
some guying growing out of this is
thought to be at the bottom of the trou-
BILE between the two officers. The Off
GERS, who alone know the facts, decline
to speak, and Lieut.-Col Russell SAYS
that he will take the proper steps to pre-
serve discipline. What these steps will
be is not known, but as the assault took
place in front Of a regiment standing at
parade, it is regarded as one very seri-
OILS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
SALES OF STEEL RAILS.
Carnegie Gets an Order from Eng
land for $4,000 Tons
Other Deals

New York, Feb. 19.-Tmportans bank
ing interests have been informed that
the Carnegie company had sold 10000
tons of steel rails for export to London
the buyer being one of the largest Eng
lish railways. Other sales of $4,000 tons
were reported. making the exports foot
up 100000 tons.
Cleveland, o., Feb. 19-The Iron
Trade Review says: ct is safe to say
that nearly $20000,000 worth of rail
business is on the books of the members
of the late pool today. Of this total an
amount more than equivalent to all the
rail business of 1896 was takeI after the
declaration of war on the 9th inst There
is no truce as yet, and no signs that one
will be patched up"
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 19.-The Ameri-
can Manufacturer says: During the
last week a large tonnage of steel rails
has been sold, some putting the estimate
as high as 900,00 tons. Our reports this
week show that at all points the market
has been more or less affected by the
steel rail situation at Chicago
Omaha, Neb., Feb. 19-Word was re-
ceived at Union Pacific headquarters to-
day that President and Managing Re-
celver Clark had contracted for 10000
tons of steel rails. Of this amount b.
600 tons are for the Union Pacific and
5000 for the Oregon Short line What
company gets the contract and what the
price paid is not stated. 1t is the i'm
preston that the work is given to the
Carnegie plant and the price is close to
SIT Dpr TON
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
M'CCOK ON ARBITRATION.
Does Not Think 1t Could be Enforced
Without a NAVY


New York, Feb. 20.-Col. John J. Nc
Cook touched upon the subject of the
general arbitration treaty in the course
of speech at the annual reunion and
banquet of the Alumni association of
Lafayette college held at Hotel Savoy
last evening. There were about 100 per-
sons present, including Col. McCook,
Gov John w. Griggs of New Jersey,
Burr W. Mcintosh. Alex. Elliott, Jr, of
New Jersey, and DR.. William McMur-
trie who presided.
Col. McCook responded to the toast,
"Our Liberties" saying in part: "In
these days of peace and arbitration
treaties, l do not wish to say anything
in favor of war, but the making of arbi-
tration treaties will not prevent nations
with whom we have no treaties from 60
ing to war. l am in. favor of arbitra-
ton, but | do not believe that we can
base an assurance of peace on an arbi-
tration treaty unless our nation is pre-
pared to defend her coast and send forth
the best war vessels, SO that we may
keep the treaty and see that other ma
tionS keen If -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
GROWERS AUTOBIOGRAPHY,
History of His Career from the
\ Buffalo Mayoralty to the
- PrRSidGnCV.

Chicago, Ill. Feb. 20.-The Posts
Washington special says: president
Cleveland has told his personal friend and
admirer. Reconnaissance of Agriculture
Coleman, that he is going to devote his
spare time during the next few years, or
an indefinite period, to the writing of a
book on photographed lines, dating
from his election to the mayoralty of
Buffalo down to the 4th of March, 1897.
He says he is going to live the life of a
retired gentleman SO far as he may be
permitted to do so and will not engage
in the practice of law. He has now ar
rived at the age of nearly 80 years, and
being in the possession of a comfortable
competence. will devote the remainder
of his life to quiet pursuits. He said
he has been accommodating a large amount
of data bearing upon the subject and
would take his time to compiling the
story that he intended to tell and make
it as complete as possible.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
FOUND HIS MOTHER DEAD
Connecticut Boy on Awakening DiscCv'
ers a Tragedy.

erS a tragedy.
Falls Village, Conn, Feb. 20.-When
he aWoke this morning the 10-year-old-
son of Postmaster Walter Chaplin found
the corpse of his mother in the dining
room of their home and near by the
dead body of Charles Mead, about %
years old. the son of Rev. H. p. Mead
formerly Of Falls SEiIlagei but; but now Of
was revolver with several chambers
empty. Mr.. Chaplin. who is engaged as
superintendent of Henry Bishops fac
tory at Sheffield, Mass, was summoned
home upon the discovery of the double
tragedy. The supposition is that Mead
killed Mrs. Chaplin and himself, but at
present the facts in the case are not
known. The coroner will hold an IN
quest during the day.
Chaplin had confided the administration
of the postoffice to his wife, as his duty
as superintendent of hatcheries at Shelf
field Kept him occupied there a large part
of the time. Mrs. Chaplin was supposed
to be home spending the night alone with
her child Joseph. When the latter arose
in the morning he found the door blocked.
and, forcing it, discovered his mothers
dead body lying against it. Chaplin ar
rived an hour later to spend Sunday and
the news almost Frustrated him.
Coroner Higgins began an investigation
about noon. 1t showed that while there
were two bullet wounds in Meads head,
there was but one in the forehead of Mrs.
Chaplin. The revolver was found nearer
to Mrs. Chapins body than Mead's. The
coroner did not complete his irvestga-
ton, but many accept the theory that
Mead went to the house an undesired
visitor, or that he broke in and that Mrs.
Chaplin, in order to protect herself, shot
him and subsequently killed herself.
Mrs. Chaplin was the daughter of Sid
ney Morris, a lifelong resident of Falls
Village and the head of a well-known
e.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
THE KAISER WRATHY.
His Turning Dowa by the Marquis of Sal
isbury,

Copyrighted 1897 by the Associated Press.
Berlin, Feb. 19-The newspapers of
this city reflect the bitter resentment
felt by Emperor William at the rejection
by the Marquis of Salisbury of his maj
estv's personal proposal to cocrce
Greece by a joint blockade of the
Piraeus, the port of Athens, by the
fleets Of the powers in order to check the
warlike demonstrations of Greece.
The Emperor's proposal caused great
surprise in diplomatic circles, as it was
generally assumed that he would not op-
pose the Greek pretentions in regard to
Crete owing to his sister, Sophia, being
the wife of the Duke of Sparta, the
crown prince of Greece. But it appears
that there has long been an absolute
estrangement between the Emperor and
his sister, arising from old time quarrels,
and his majesty, in addition, never has
been overfriendly with the royal family
of Greece.
In diplomatic circles it is surmised
that Emperor Williams dignity was in
jured in some manner, probably by the
firm attitude assumed by Greece III the
face of the remonstrance of the powers
and of Germany in particular, and
hence the extreme proposal to blockade
the Piraeus, which was urged by his
majesty with unusual vehemence through
the ambassadors here upon the Euro
pean cabinet.
The Marquis of Salisbury without any
hesitation promptly declined the Emper-
or's proposition, saying that the public
opinion in Great Britain would never
acquiesce to such policy.
The National Zeitung makes direct
charges against the British of attempt
ing to disturb the peace of Europe and
says:
The immediate future will show whether
the agreement Of the powers will be dis
turbed by manifestation of separate Brit
ish interests which promises 70 raise the
veil hitherto Shrouding the origin of the
extremely strange Greek adventure. From
the outset we have been of the opinion that
it was not so much to attack Turkey as to
strike q blow at European peace.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
FIGHTING IN CRETE.
Greek Artillery Dislodges a Turk
iSh Garrison of 400
Men.
Copyrighted, 1897, by the Associated Press.

Copyrighted, 1897, by the Associated Press
Canea, Island of Crete, Feb. 19.--Ihe
garrison of Fort Voukolies, comprising
300 soldiers and 100 Cretan Mussuimans,
after being dislodged by the Greek ar
tillery retired to Allikianu, where their
force was again beleaguered: Fighting
is still proceeding. The Turkish govern
ment has armed a number OF Mussul-
man volunteers who have started TO the
rescue of the co-religionists.
New York, Feb. ia special to the
Herald, from Canea, Crete, says: Brit
ish warshiDs have prevented the landing
of Greek troops from Alphios. A Turk
ish steamer has arrived bringing many
wounded women and children from the
Seine district, where the Turkish troops
are now proceeding. The landing par
ties from eighteen warships have re-
ceived orders to resist energetlcally any
attack by the Greeks"
Athens, Feb. ia British cruiser
has prevented the Greek vessel Ihessa-
liza from landing provisions and ammuni-
ton on the island of Crete. The incl
dent has caused much excitement mere.
The National league has addressed
memorandum to King George and Pre-
mier Delyannis declaring that if Europe
tries to cancel the union of Crete with
Greece, the league, through it's powerful
resources in Macedonia and elsewhere
IN the Balkans, will provoke a general
uprising of Hellenists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
SUICIDE GERMAN BARON.
Descended from a Prince]y House, but
Became a Misanthrope.

Descended from a Princely House, but
Became a Misanthrope.
Detroit. Mich, Feb. 19.-Baron and
Freiberr Francis Xavier Ludwig Maxi
milan Van Oeyen Of Schloss-Johannes-
burg, Bavaria, aged y. committed sui
eide last night at his home, 90 Aberle
avenue, this city. His corpse was found
today.
The baron was a descendant of a
princely house of Germany and also of
a prince of the French Bourbons. He
was highly educated and in his youth
became an officer in the cavalry regiment
of the King of Bavaria. He became in
voIved with revolutionary ideas and fed
to this country in 1850. Later he was
disinhcrited and swore he would never
revisit his native land.
He married a German girl in Balti-
more. While living in Lima, o., three
of his children died and his wife went
insane. Of late years ne had been a
misanthrope and late last night ended
his unhappy career by taking morphine.
He leaves a married son in this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-02-24
BILL OF INDEMNITY.
Formal Demand from the Trans
Vaal is Presented to Great
Britain.

London, Feb 1S-The secretary of
state for the colonies, Joseph Chamber
Iain announced in the House of Com
mons today that an official telegram had
been received from the British agent at
Pretoria, capital of the Transvaal, on
Tuesday, conveying bill of indemnity
presented by the Transvaal as result
of the jameson raid. The bill, he added
is divided into two heads. The first asks
for the payment of f677,93S IS Sd as a
material charge, and under the second
head the Transvaal asks for 100000
for moral and intellectual damage
Mr.. Chamberlain further said that the
foregoing demands do not include the le-
ultimate private claims which may be adj
vnDcpd