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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

1t does seem rather strange that all
of the Herald's political predictions
come true. We told Capt. Shaffer
prior to starting on his journey to
Charleston that he would not remain
more than week. And long before
the election we assured him that he
could not win. It's true he differed
from us in opinion, as did many 9th
ers, some of them Republicans of high
standing, but events prove the cor
rectness of our views. And now, it
having been demonstrated that Re
publican can be elected in this hereto
fore Gibraltar of Democracy, let's pick
our fints and try again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

For the benefit of certain contem-
poraries, the Herald begs to announce
that Hon. Geo. M. Bowers will be
Collector Of Internal Revenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

That was very effective method
which Tennessee Democrats adopted to
clinch their steal Of the State. A law
was passed requiring the Republican
contestant for Governor to put up
S25, 900 to pay the costs. AS the con-
test would have been before the Leg
islature, which has a Democratic ma
jority, Mr. Tillman very wisely de-
clined to proceed. Some of these
days that law will return to plague
the party which enacted it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

Capt. Shaffer will be the last man
in the world to pose as martyr. If
our friends wish to make martyr of
him, let them do as the World sug-
gests-nominate him Tor Congress
next time. Our word for it he will
get roasted
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

West Virginia Republicans, resi-
dent in Washington, banqueted We'd
nesday evening. Judge c. f. Scott
served as toast-master and address
es were delivered by Governor At
kinson, Hon. n. B. Scott, Congress-
men Dayton, Dovener, Miller, Dori
and Lacy, Treasurer Kendall and 9TH
ers. Messrs. W. n. Linch, c. II.
Quenzel, Alex Clohan and E, w. Van
Metre, of this city attended. 1t was
an ENJOYABLE evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23
THE TO CALL A HALT.

The Free Homestead bill, passed
by the votes of Western Senators, is a
most generous II not unwise piece OF
legislation. 1t relieves settlers OF
their money obligation to the Govern
ment and will cost the rest of the cit
liens of the United States trifle Of
SAG, 600, 600. But what's the odds!
Westward the star of empire takes its
way, and the semi barbaric East must
pay the bulk Of the freight.-New
York Advertiser.
1t is not only unwise but unjust.
The people of the United States have
been entirely too liberal. The public
domain has been bestowed with lavish
hand and unfortunately to class Of
people who do not appreciate the IA
vors which have been lavished upon
them.
Take Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado
practically all of the States which
have been settled under the Home.
stead law-States rich in natural
wealth, and note the course which
has been pursued. With soil and
climate unequalled, instead of raising
corn and wheat and oats and barley
they have very largely been engaged
in raising political sheol. Instead Of
producing horses and cattle and sheep
and hogs they have brought forth a
lot of political demagogues whose
braying puts to shame the celebrated
donkey ridden by Mr.. Balaam.
Given land without money and
without price, the land was mortgage
ed for reapers and mowers and other
implements such as their ancestors
never possessed, and they at once be-
came gentlemen" farmers and lived
at their ease, until the mortgages be-
came due, when they promptly be-
came Populists of the "Sockless"
Simpson and Mary "Yellin' Lease
variety Realizing that their efforts
could not avail to effect reputation,
that rare exotic, William ]. Bryan,
was installed as leader, with the rag
tag and bob tail of creation in the pro-
cession, while the silver mine owners,
turning philanthropists, supplied
Doodle for a campaign in favor de-
based currency.
With the abject lesson which the
people have had, it is high time for
the Congress to go slow in tie mat
ter of another homestead law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

Mark Hanna will be the next Sena-
tor from Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23
No Fatted Calf for This ProdigaI.

New York mail and Express" (Rep.).
Senator Dubois, of Idaho, declares
that he will never return to the Re-
publican party. He certainly won't
if the Republican party is lucky
enough to see him first.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

An Exchange Would Be Profitable.
Terre Haute Express" (Rep.J
Missouri is going to put Benton in
to bronze and send Vest back to the
Senate. What a fine exchange il
would be if the men could be changed
around.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

Harry Getzendanner was seated by
vote of 10 to S. One Republican
Young, voted with the Popocrats.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23
Notice
stockholders, Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Martinsburg and William
sport Turnpike Company will be held at
the Court House in Martinsburg, on
Thursday, the 2Sth day of January, 1897,
for the election of five o. directors, and
the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before them.
T. p RINER,
Jan. A, 1S97-td. Secretary
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23
PRODUCE.

Cumberland hydraulic cement is
the best for cisterns-Sencindiver &
Stewart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23

Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. 81.
Prepared only bye. J. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23
Notice to Stockholders.

Jones Springs, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-23
The nAKKETJ.
MARTINSBURG MARKETS.
GRAIN.

Corrected every FrtdoV by Alex. Parks
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
ALAMEDA'S FIGHT
! TO OWN HER LIGHTS
Her Control of the Elec-
trio Lighting in
Danger.
The Municipal Ownership League
Addresses a Card to the
Pubic.
They Desire the Legislature to Pass
an Amendment Granting the City
Right TO Sell Light

The citizens OF Alameda, through the
Municipal Ownership League, are deter
mined TO make a strenuous resistance TO
the efforts now on foot to have the city
right 20 sell electric light TO Its inhsbi-
tants declared illegal IS a first step
toward having e private corporation take
control Of the light supply, both for the
streets and residences
Alameda has q valuable electric plant
and has recently improved it at cost OF
$50 600. For two years il has been doing
efficient and economical service, but there
Is q scheme being planned to take advan,-
see OF the fact that the law omits 10 spe-
officially grant TO cities OF the fifth class
the right to sell electric light 10 their in
habitants. If the city can be enioined
from selling light from its valuable plant
the next move of the opponents OF NUM-
cipal ownership would be to transfer the
business 10 the Oakland Gasl;ght Com
Iany, watch at present supplies Alameda
With gas and also has an e-ectric light
plant in Oakland.
In the plan OF campaign By which the
MunrIpsl Ownership League hope to de-
= feat this scheme of big private corpora
tons TO grasp g profitable business, they
--g:Es first place 10 an endeavor TO have the
present law amended so as TO specifically
give 10 cities OF the fifth class the right TO
Sell: 70 its people water, light, heat ana
GGwsf: To this end they have addressed
a.card.to the public which IS published
beloY and which viii more fully explain
;ke situation. They desire TO arouse pub
fe"ll terest and sympathy IN the correct
ness OF their position, and thus secure s
the hanas of the Legislature the amend
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
ANSELMO WANTS
A FULL FOURTH
Another Branch of Litiga-
ton in the Laveaga
Case.
The Young Man Wishes to Inherit
a Share of Il S Unc.e's
Estate.
Suit Brought TO Test His Standing
as Heir to HIS Fathers
Brother.

Attorney J. J. Dwyel has fled the ap-
plieation of AnseImo Jose Maria de
Laveaga for share of the million dollar
estate OF Jose Vincente de Layeag a, de-
ceased.
AnseImo admits that Maria Joseph
Cebrian, Maria Conception de Laveaga
ami Miguel A. de Lsveaga are some OF the
hex, of kin of the deceased, bat he OBJ
iects to the exclusion of himself from the
list of those entitled to inherit a part of
the estate. In fact he demands fourth
of what is lett of the property after pay
ing certain Iegacies, alleging that ne
stands as the representative OF his de-
ceased father. Jose Maria de Layeaga,
who was brother OF Jose Vincente de
Lsyeaga.
The relationship of the brothers is not
DISPUTED, nor is 1t denI that Jose Maria
de Laveaga was the father of Anselmo.
Tn question in dispute is as to the legal
standing of Anselmo as TO mis- heirshlp
because be was born out of wedlock.
The facts are esta blished By the petition
of the young II an. he flies copy Of his
fathers wilt TO prove that his father was
never married and that his mother was
BasiIia Sanchez. VINO died in Mexico soon
after the birth of her son, the claimant
GENTLY Legitimate his son Auselmo is not
denied either. as his acts were ample in
that regard. On May "a, 1873, he signed q
declaration which was Witnessed by DR..
Wilhelm Dohrmann, Anselmo's foster
father, and F. A. Schroeder, in which,
speaking of Anseimo. the following pas
sage occurs:
1 hereby repeatedly acknowledge and con-
firm him with all his legal claims of inherit
ance and other rights and eonst quenees con-
nected with and in law ard justice arising out
of this, my acknowledgment, which an own
son may have
Mr.. Dwyer said that under the decisions
II the Jessup and Blythe cases the legiti-
MIXING Of AaseImo was com p!ete, and no
one would dispute his right to inherit
from his father, but in this case his father
died before his uncle died, and the point
is raj Ell that Anselmo has not the legal
right to inherit from his uncle. l. is TO
test this point thas the present proceed
ings are had.
An effort was made to secure distribu-
ton of the Lavesga estate yesterday, but
Mr.. Dryers interposition blocked pro-
ceedings in that direction. Large be-
quests TO charitable institutions were
made, and the bulk OF the estate was d.
rected 10 be SET aside in trust for the
founding of deaf and DUN and blind asy-
lum, but this vas declared void, ana the
greater part OF the property goes to the
relatives of the dectdent.
Young Anselmo was beQueathed Sc, 600
in his uncle's will. II he succeeds IN es-
tablishing his right to stand the repre-
sentative Of his father he will be entitled
to one-fourth of the residue, which would
make his share amount to over $50, 600.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
WILL SUE FOR
RIGHTS OF WAY
Condemnation Proceedings
Ordered by the Valley
Road.
On Their Determination Con-
struction Work to Bakers.
field Will Begin.
Material and Money Enough Avail.
able TO Put Their Road Through
Without Delay.

As the result of the visit last week of
the directors of the Valley road to Fresno
and the country Immediately south of
that city, it is likely that construction
work south of Fresno, on the proposed eI-
tension of the road to bakersfield, will
soon be commenced.
So far as the new road Is concerned.
every preparation has been made to take
up the construction WORK and press it to
completion at the earliest possible day.
Material is stacked up at Fresno almost
sufficient to build the entire distance be-
tween that town and the intended south
ern terminus of the great rival of the
Southern Pacific Company. There is said
to be also ample means available TO put
the road through without waiting for the
sale OF the So, COO 600 worth OF bonds which
are shortly to be issued
Tue only obstacle in the way is the right
of way. Owing 10 the annoyances ex-
perenced in constructing the line between
Stockton and Fresno, Dy not having a
right of way clear through between these
points, it is the determination OF the di.
Tectoraie not TO begin operations OIL the
Fresno Bakersfield extension until they
possess this requisite.
At the present time the entire right of
way has virtually been secured TO Bakers
field By way of Hanford. But there are
three holdings through which the privi-
lege of running the line has not been Sc
cured, despite long continued negotia-
lions.
1t was 10 look into these cases and TO
take general survey of the right-oi-way
situation that the trip OF the directors was
made last week.
One OF the obdurate landowners is To-
Gated Just south Of Fresno aud the other
two are south of Kings River. Every effort
was made by the directors 10 settle the
matter, but without avail. In conse-
qnence, at the regular meeting Of the
board yesterday 9 resolution was passed
authorizins the institution of condemna-
ton suits against the properties in ques-
ton. These will be commenced at once
and as soon as they are settled, provided
no new difficulties of this nature arise g.:
ther points, active work will begin.
Rights of way through Vlsalia, via
Reedley, are in fair shape and no serious
obstacle d anticipated along this route.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
MIDWEEK, CYCLE NOTES.
Wheelmen and the Alpha Cy-
cling Club.

The annual meeting and election of the
olympic Club Wheelmen was held last
evening. Most OF the officers succeeded
themselves, SIS will be noied by the follow
ing list: Charles Albert Adams presi-
dent; Douglass White. vice president; 81.
V. Scott secretary; George H. Stratton,
treasurer; Herman D. Hadeafeldt, cap
tain; John F. McGlynn, Frank w. Fuller
and Thomas Spiliane executive commit
tee. The various reports read showed the
wheeling annex Of the big Post-street club
to BE- in very healthy condition.
W. E Becker, the nYe-mile professional
cham piOn, left yesterday afternoon for a
trip north. He Is on pleasure bent and
will be away about ten days.
The Alpha Ladies Cycling Club recently
elected the following officer: Miss Marie
Mccarthy, president; Miss Nome Mcguire
tsry; Miss Louise Kroetz, treasurer; Mrs.
Henry F. Wynne. captain; Mile. 81 Rous-
seau, first lieutenant; Miss Eliza beth
Tiden, second lieutenant; Miss Johanne
BertTam, sergeant-at-arms.
The prospects are that the benefit meet
of the League Of d merIcan Wheelmen, to
be held at the Velodrome track next
Saturday afternoon, will be the best ever
held here. Arrangements have been made
90 that should it rain that day the meet
will be neld one week later. Seats VIII be
on sale to-day at Sherman < CIay's, and
large advance sale Is expected on account
OF the rush of the clubs Tor front seats in
blocks. The entry list includes all the
crack riders who have been com peting
here, and in the amateur ranks particu-
larry there will be some pretty finishes,
with kelna, Russ, Cook, MOTT, Squires
Crafts and others lined no for the finals
The professionals are training at The track
every morning and afternoon, and all are
in speedy condition. There will De a
pretty contest for the Velodrome shield
between W hitman OF Los Angeles and
Dow OF Seattle, with the chances slightly
in favor Of Whitman. the entries are
now IN the hands OF Official Handica PIPER
SMITH, who will announce his distance
alIotments to-day.
The members OF the Imperial Cycling
Club are greatly interested In their party
to pe held next Tuesday evening at Native
Sons Hall. The Imperiais' past affairs Of
this kind have been very successful, but
they hope 10 Guido themselves at the
coming one.
Fred l. Day won first prize in the Bay
City Wheelmen's euchre tournament the
other evening. Jacob NJ. Pike second.
The BOBBY prize was awarded 10 Mr.. Sala-
gar. though it should rightly have gone to
{. Schilling. After the games the house
committee, assisted BY DR.. J. F. Twist,
served refreshments, ana with college
songs the wheeImen wound up very en-
jovable evening at g late hour
The benefit TO Mrs. p. ]. Hyde at Cali
fOrnia Hall last evening, conducted by
the Foresters and Golden Gate Cycling
Club, was quite successful, and Melted the
recipient tidy sum.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
BASE ANDLOFTY THOUGHTS
Writing Too Freely Causes Robert Ham
ilton to Be Sent to
la

Robert Hamilton, the saloon keeper who
was convicted few days ago of sending
improper letters through the mail TO q
Mrs. Scully who lived on McAilister street.
was sentenced to six months i'm prison
ment in the Alameda County Jail by Dis
trict Judge Morrow yesterday. Five years
Is the maximum sentence for such Of
lenses, but the Judge let Hamilton of
light, as he said that the M n was not the
only one 10 blame. ScuiIy has recently
obtained divorce from his wife. Judge
Morrow in passing sentence took occasion
TO state that such spOndence, while
being against good morals. is also very
dangerous, and people should be careful
as TO what their letters contain before de-
posting them in Uncle Sam 5 letter boxes.
There was a curious feature 10 this case
which showed TO what extremes the hu-
man mind can go. In writing to Mrs.
Scully Hamilton frequently burst forth
into eIoquence of the higher order. One
sample IN particular arrested the atten-
ton of Judge Morrow, the lawyers and
Federal officials. The woman had evil
IDENTIFY asked the mans blessing, the occa-
sion Dein-, it was believed. to nave been
the anniversary of ner birth. To this re-
qnest Hamilton responded:
y
and trust every thing viii come 10 pass as l
have written IL.
May the blessings OF thy God attend thee:
may the sun of glory shine around thy head
may the gates OF plenty, honor and happiness
be always open 10 thee and thine; NAV no
strife disturb thy DAYS nor any sorrow disturb
thy nignrs; may the pillow Of peace kiss thy
cheeks pleasure OF imaginations attend
thy Dreams and when length OF years makes
thee tired OF earthly joys aud the curtains OF
death sre gently closing around the last
scenes OF thy existence. may the angels OF God
attend thy bed aud take care that the expir-
Ing lamp of lie hall not receive one rude b asst
10 hasten its extinction, and, finally may the
Savior's blood wash thee from all impurities
and at last usher thee into the land OF ever
lasting felicity. Amen.
Several were inclined to believe that The
blessing was merely quotation, but none
could tell from whose pen It emanated.
Il was submitted to several people of let
tiers, and more than one was inclined TO
believe that it was original with the man
whose vileness is the cause OF his i'm
prisonment.
Statistics just made public show tn at in
Massachusetts, in spite OF the advent of
the trulley-car and of the popularity of
the bicycle, the number of horses is
greater by 30S5 than in the wear preceiino
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
WOULD NOT PAY UP.
Albert G. de Vincent and George Smith
Arrested for Disturbing the Peace.

Albert G. de Vincent and George Smith
Arrested for Disturbing the Peace.
Albert G. de Vincent who two years
ago was q candidate for the Assem- bly, on
the Peoples party ticket, and George
Smith were arrested early yesterday
morning by Policeman VI. F. Joy, on
charges OF disturbing the peace.
About 5 o'clock in the morning they
went into a restaurant on the corner of
Post and Larkin streets end ran CD a bill
for 50. They declined 10 pay the bill, and
the restaurant keeper went outside and
blew his police whistle.
Joy and citizen responded and they
had considerable trouble in placing De
Vincent ami Smith under arrest AT the
CITY Prison both gave their occu patton as
that OF a laborer. De Vincent is a clerk
in a shoestore.
The cases we're called in Judge Lows
court yesterday morning ana were con-
tinued until today.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
A Justice cited.

Justice of the Peace Carroll has involved
himself in little controversy by his friend
ship for State Senator Eugene F. Bert, as is
evidenced By complaint fled in the su-
perior Court yesterday by the Ames & Frost
Company. The plaintiff alleges that il has
suit against the Pacific Cycle Company and
that an immediate trial is desired but that
Justice Carroll has allowed a continuance of
two months, solely because Mr.. Bert, the at
torney on the other side, is in Sacramento at
tending a session Of the Legislature. Judge
SeaweIl has ordered Justice Carroll to STOW
cause why he does not proceed with the trial,
the writ to be returned on the I'D inst.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

County Clerks of5ca yesterday by Jacob Brown
stone. GAVIN McNab, e. Christensen. C.. L Ack-
ermEn and Frank SpirliHg. The capital stock
is limited 10 81 900, 600 and the amount aeiu-
ally subscribed Is $50, the incOrporators hsy-
ing agreed 20 take one share esen. The com
peny Is formed for the purpose of inventing,
buying ana selling slI kinds CT voting ma
chimes, and especially for manufacturing 8
machine patented BY C. Christensen
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13
For e.Hope HilI Home.

A stereopticon exhibition will be given at
232 Suffer street on the evening of the 18th
inst, for the benefit OF the Hope Hill home,
Mrs RaIlington Booths temporary home for
Il ischarged convicts Inc exhibition is 10 De
given bT James w Erwin, and illustrated by
Sam c. Partridge with the most powerful ster-
eopticon. Tie subject OF illustration viii be
The Wonders and GIories OF California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

voting Machine Incorporation.
Articles Of Incorporation of the California
Voting Machine Company we're fled in the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

Statistics just made public show tn at in
Massachusetts, in spite OF the advent of
the trulley-car and of the popularity of
the bicycle, the numb Der of horses is
greater By 30s5 than in the year preceding.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

90 dozen 4-BUTToN GENUINE
FRENCH KID GLOVES. en-
broidered backs and large but
tons, colors tan, mode and
brown, also black, gulsr price
81 so. clearance sale price.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

ao0doze FRINGEDIRISH LINEN HUCK TOWELS, CT %
clean stock. 1889 Sale price, per Dozen Ioo
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

200 dozen HEMMED HUCK TOWELS bleached size s1 -
17x33 inches Sale price per 01.1o
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

200 dozen FRINGED IRISH LINEN HUCK TOWELS CT M
borders 17xS5 inches Sale price per soIUU
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

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200 dozen HEMMED HUCK TOWELS. IRISH CT IN i
LINEN, size 1sx39 inches. Sale price, per DIfU
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-13

100 dozen 4-BUTTON KID GLOVES,
en- broidered backs large buttons),
in dark and medium tan shades.
also black, regular price 81 %,
clearance sale price.