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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

The Wheeling Register is kicking
because the Secretary OF the Treasury
compels clerks to pay their debts
Some people are hard to please.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

At the Mayors convention to be
held at Clarksburg, Monday and
Tuesday, Mayor w. T. Henshaw. OF
this city, will read paper on Water.
works and Sewerage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

South Mountain peach growers are
taking heroic measures to eradicate
the yellows and San Jose scale. Many
orchards will be cut down and burned
and others will be thoroughly sprayed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

AS matter of news We note the
fact-and it is fact-that those par
ties who are endeavoring to hold
their jobs by injunction are still out
in the cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

For the first time since the Cuban
war begun, no Americans are held
prisoners by the Spaniards. This is
due to the firmness of President Nc
Kinley. the proud Hidalgoes realiz-
ing that he would brook no trifling.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

In the language of the late Patrick
Henry, Gentleman may cry peace,
peace, but there will be no peace -
until the civil service fraud is either
greatly modified or entirely eradicat-
ed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

1t is about time for other Democrat :
ic aspirants for the Senatorial toga to
bring forth another injunction. They
should not allow John T. and Charles
jeans to have a monopoly of that
class of thunder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

London had FIRE last Friday which
destroyed property to the amount OF
SIS, 900, 900. 1t took 1000 policemen
to hold the 900, 600 spectators at
bay while 100 engines fought the
flames
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

Referring to failures last month the
Statesman should remember nearly
everybody had failed prior to October
of last year, there were therefore few
left on which the Democratic panic
could act. This year many had
struggled into existence but some
failed for the reason that they were
only convalescent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

We supposed everybody knew why
Cincinnati apparently went Democrat
ic at the recent election, but it APP
pears that the Statesman is still CROP
ing in the darkness as usual. The
fact is there was desire on the part
of many Republicans to depose Boss
Cox and they joined the Democrats
nominated a fusion ticket and carried
the city. Not all of the candidates
on that ticket were Democrats, as
claimed by the Statesman. AT least
FIVE of the fourteen members OF the
Legislature are Republicans and will
vote for Mark Hanna. Sifted down
it was not much of Democratic vic
tory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27
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your attention

is asked to the large assortment
of choice goods offered here
largest in the stores history
important offerings that con-
Germ your pocketbook's interests
for instance
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27

Our usually accurate and always
bright neighbor, the Independent, last
week took the Herald to task because
of two items that appeared in our
previous issue. In the one case we
quoted the language of party who
wanted to buy farm. Why he is
afraid of real estate agents we do not
know any more than we know why
some people are afraid of spooks. We
presume, however, that he knows
why. The other, in which reference
was made to the High School, was an
advertisement pure and simple. Most
assuredly we would not countenance
anything like reflection on any of
our educational institutions unless
they failed to measure up to the high
est standard, failing which, no one
would be more prompt to point out
their defects than the Herald. Our
schools, like Caesars wife, must be
above suspicion. IF rival institu
tuition can draw away pupils and has
the nerve to publish that fact, it shows
that the people of Martinsburg are
not obliged to depend upon the pub
lie schools and should quicken the
Board of Education and the teachers
in those schools to renewed energy.
In these days of sharp competition
nothing less than the best suffices,
We feel quite sure our good friend,
Brother Wisner, now having this ex-
PLANTATION, will agree with US, for we
know there is nothing he hates so
heartily as shams. In this connec-
ton, we wish to say that nothing which
we have seen in the Independent for
many a day affords us so much pleas
ure as the following 1.-The editor
hopes to be about, in tolerable order,
in few days, barring slips. "
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27
ScrofuIa

Makes life misery to. thousands Of
people. 1t manifests itself in many
different ways, like goitre, swellings,
running sores, boils, salt rheum and
pimples and other eruptions. Scarce
ly a man is wholly free from it, in
some form. 1t clings tenaciously until
the last yestige of scrofulous poison is
cradicated by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
One True Blood Purifier.
Thousands OF voluntary testimonials
tell of suffering from scrofula, often
inherited and most tenacious, positive
ly, perfectly and permanently cured by
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27
less prices for choice goods.

stylish effects in rich color
combinations.
Or send for samples of any
other goods you're interested in,
and see the choice kinds, and
note the advantage to your peck
etbook by buying here.
Write for samples of neat
novelty mix Suitings at %, 80
and 45c-and nice new Black
Goods, 35 and 50c-a hundred
different styles at these prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-11-27
novelty silks

fine silks styles that you
won't find anywhere else-and
when you've investigated fully
you'll be convinced that we're
determined to get your orders
by saving you money
The herald., 1897-11-23
INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Captain Lowering on trial for bru-
tai treatment to Private Hammond.
Judge Bahrs signs a bill of excep-
tions, which permits Durrant to ap-
peal.
The second attempt to try Thorn
for the murder Of Guldensuppe begun
at New York.
Judge Lorigan and the grand ju-
rors of Santa Clara county have trou-
bles Of their own.
The Mexican government sends a
ship with troops to investigate af-
fairs on Tiburon island.
President Eliot Of Harvard comes
out in defense Of football, though
not necessarily for invalids; turf re-
suits.
The State board Of examiners re-
fuses to allow the claims Of the Yount-
vile Soldiers home until the institu-
tion is owned BY the state.
The agreement with Canada con.
csrning the fur seals includes the ces-
ssatton Of killing on the 'rribyloH is
lands, which may lead to complica-
tions with the lessees.
The competitor prisoners reach
New York, nearly dead from starva-
ton, but happy in their. freedom ;
General Pando makes overtures for
peace which do not promise to do much
good.
All kinds Of money offered to Sec
retary Alger to pay advertising bills
for bids on San Pedro harbor work.
but all offers are declined; there is no
likelihood Of any action being taken
until congress meets.
The herald., 1897-11-23
POSTAL SAVINGS PLANS
Gary Feels Certain His Scheme Will
Succeed


WASHINGTON Nov. .22.-Postmast ster-
General Gary is receiving many letters
regarding the postal savings bank prop
osition strongly urged by him in his
annual report. Many people throughout
the country have written him comment
ing on this projected radical extension
of the postal service and have submit
ted some suggestions calculated, in their
opinion. to make the scheme more feas-
ible. AS whole the correspondence in
dicates a rather general commendation
and some weil-known' economists and
inanciers, numbered among the POST
master: friends, have, in let
ters just received, given a qualified en-
dorsement to the plan. Postmaster
General Gary expects some action by
Congress at its next session.
In an interview with an Associated
Press representative today, Mr.. Gary
said: II
II trust that the newspapers, which,
by the way, treated my postal savings
recommendations Handsomely. giving 1t
full and extensive circulation. will keep
IN their, criticisms and that the people
win t4ke It upS. thinc about II, write
about It and not forget to send me the
results of their thinking. II we all put
our heads together, the right plan can
be devised and that is what the country
wants."
The herald., 1897-11-23
A WEDDING POSTPONED
The Reverend Groom Arrested on
Murder Charra

TOPEKA. Kas., Nov. 22.-The Topeka
police have arrested the Rev. A. E. Nor
rison, Methodist, of Pan Handle, Tex.
and are holding him on suspicion of
murder until the sheriff can arrive from
Pan Handle and take him home for trial.
For several months Morrison had been
engaged to Miss Whitelsey Of Topeka,
whose family is prominent here, and
they were to be married here during the
holidays.
From information the police have re-
ceived 1t is supposed that Morrison is
the same person as minister of the
same name whose wife died suddenly
at Pan Handle, Tex, October 8, under
circumstances which pointed to poison.
Morrison admitted to Chief Steele that
he was from Pan Handle, but said he
did not know charge of murder could
be made against him unless it was the
outgrowth of criticism that was heaped
upon him on account Of his wife's death.
At the Whitelsey home the family
objected to allowing reporters to see
Miss Whitelsey. One of the brothers
explained that Morrison was their
schoolmate in Illinois twenty years ago.
The herald., 1897-11-23
No Estate Left

SANTA ROSA, CAL, Nov. 22.-Judge
Doushort today decided the famous
pencil will contest in the Coleman-Tal-
bot estate in favor Of the contestant,
Jos. Talbot. Mrs. Dow, daughter of
Coleman Talbot. offered for probate a
pencil will found in an old coat which
the deceased had left with her, by the
terms of which her father had left her
$4,000. Judge Doughort. in his decision,
holds that the will was duly made and
signed and Is testamentary in char
acter, but says that the object Of admin
istration is to pay the debts and distrib-
ute the surplus to the heirs. In order
to have an administration there must
be property upon which to administer
The petition of Mrs. Dow having failed
to show that there is any estate to pro-
bate. her APPLICATION for the probate of
the will and letters Of administration
was denied.
The herald., 1897-11-23
AFGHANISTAN'S AMEER
DIsCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR
REVOLT
Insurgent Tribesmen Plaintively De-
nounced as the Worst Scound-
rels the Ameer Ever Knew

LONDON, Nov. PA well informed
correspondent at Cabul, capital of Af-
ghanistan, writing from that city under
date of September goth, last, gives an
account of an interview which he had
with the ameer of Afghanistan in Adur-
bar. in which the ameer, referring to the
rising of the tribes, said: II cannot i'm
agine how any one can think me re-
sponsible for the actions of the Haddah
Mullah who instituted the troubles,
for it was he who raised the revolt Of
the Shinwarries and other tribes against
me shortly, after my accession. in
quired into his antecedents. and failed
to discover his tribe, caste or birth
place. II only ki1ow he processes Mo-
hammedanism. and has great influence
among the Mussulmans of the border
tribes.
when my governor at Jellabad re-
Gently stopped the Haddah Mullah's fol-
lowers from leaving Afghanistap, they
said they had the right to fight the Eng
lish, for their leaders had told them 1
had given them permission to do so. My
governor thereupon arrested several of
the leaders who were carrying green
jehad (holy war) flags.
HE sent them to Cabul, where they
are now in prison. and know how to
deal with them.''
One of the officials Of the Durbar, the
latter adds, remarked: Indeed, these
men are rascals."
"Rascals," cried the ameer, they are
the worst scoundrels ever have known,
for they have not hesitated to use my
name to try and bring discredit upon
me. have much to do in ruling, teach
ing and clvilizing my people, without
being troubled by such scoundrels."
The herald., 1897-11-23
BAD ROAST BEEF
Because the Cattle Weren't Killed
Before Cooking

TOPEKA. Kan. Nov. 22.-sixteen
head Of cattle were roasted alive in u
Santa Fe cattle car at Wakarusa Sta
tion last night. The believing Of the
tortured animals could he heard for q,
mile and attracted the entire inhabi-
tants of the surrounding country to the
scene. The car was in the middle of the
stock express. AS the train neared Wa
karusa, the bedding of the car was dis
covered on fire. All possible speed was
made to reach the water tank at Wa
karusa. but by the time the train
stopped at the tank the flames were
beyond control in one car and had spread
to the cars on either side. The burning
cars were uncOupled from the train and
the efforts Of the trainmen directed to
saving the other cars. They were
broken open and the cattle allowed to
escape while the fire in the two cars
was extinguished. For almost an hour
scores of spectators watched the cattle
In the isolated car slowly roast to
death.
The herald., 1897-11-23
WATER FRONT CASES
Will Not Be Decided During This
Century

OAKLAND, Nov. 22.-The preliminary
steps for second trial in the Alameda
county superior court of the Oakland
water front case were made today. Will
liam r. Davis, representing the city,
went before Judge Ogden and moved
that the case be set for re-trial.
The water front company was repre-
sented by Attorney ]. c. Martin. The
court continued the matter until tomor-
row. but it was suggested that the trial
would probably be commenced, about
January 1st next
mo matter how much expedition be
used" said Attorney j. G. Martin,
II do not see much reason to look for a
final decision in this case for a couple of
years. 1t looks now very much as II
the year 1900 would open before the SUI
preme court passes final judgment upon
which the city's attorney could try to go
to the United States supreme court"
The herald., 1897-11-23
The Harris Eulories

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 22.-The me-
mortal exercises in commemora-
tion Of the life and services
of the late Senator IIsham G..
Harris. twice postponed on account of
yellow fever. were held last night at the
Auditorium. Many distinguished men
from this and other States were present,
and the immense building. which has a
seating capacity Of 5000. was packed,
many hundreds being turned away. Ad-
dresses eulogistic of the dead and vener-
able Senator were made by Senator
Turpie Of Indiana. Congressman Will
liams Of Mississippi. Governor Taylor,
and others. At times great waves OF
emotion would sweep over the audience
and the whole occasion was one OF the
grandest popular tributes ever paid to a
Southern statesman.
The herald., 1897-11-23
Labor Riots Likely

HOUGHTON, Mich, Nov. 22.-An out
break seems imminent at the Atlantic
mine. The company has seventy-five
Italians from the Franklin mine on the
ground ready to take the places of the
striking Firms and the latter announce
that bloodshed will ensue at the first at
tempt to set aliens at work. There are
now nearly 200 Firms on a strike, all of
them strong and determined men. The
Atlantic management will not give the
strikers places again on any terms, and
will attempt to put the Italians at work
on the night shift this evening.
The herald., 1897-11-23
T .ORN'S SECOND TRIAL
FOR THE MURDER OF WILLIAM
GULDENSUPPE
The Judges Illness Won't Be Allowed
to Cause Delay-Jury Not Yet
Secured

NEW YORK. Nov. 22.-Martin Thorn,
Jointly indicted with Mrs. Augusta
Mack for the murder Of VIM. Gulden-
suppe. was again placed on trial today
in the criminal court in Queens county,
In Long Island City.
The main floor and galleries of the
court room were crowded today with
lawyers. talcsmen, reporters and news
paper artists.
e Deputy Sheriffs were stationed at all
the entrances and no person was allowed
tc enter without a pass.
About one hundred and fifty talesmen,
especially drawn for the trial, were in
attendance. Many of these were farmers
from the remote parts of Long Island,
and from their conversation 1t was evil
dent that they had not read or heard
much about the Guldensuppe murder.
This is regarded as favorable for getting
Z jury. within a reasonable time. The
witnesses were not allowed to sit in the
court room.
One of the witnesses Is Mrs. Ida Zeig-
ler 6f New York. Since Mrs. Mack con-
fessed that Thorn committed the MUIR
der. Counsellor Howe has been directing
his efforts in trying to fasten the actual
killing on Mrs. Mack and to this end he
has called Mrs. Zeigler as a witness. She
will testify that as early as March last
Mrs. Mack tried to hire her cottage at
West Farms. telling her that Gulden-
suppe was to live with her in the cottage.
MIR. Howe will endeavor to show by this
witnesb that Mrs. Mack was planning to
murder Guldensuppe at that time.
Thorn and Mrs. Mack will each swear
that the other killed Guldensuppe and it
will be for the jury to decide which is to
be believed.
Jtdg6 Smith, as soon as he arrived at
ehet Court House. sent for District At
tofney Youngs and told him that he was
tpnering from chills and ague and
tathcr than risk the possibility OF a Sec
qnd mis-triai, he deemed 1t better to tele-
phone for either Justice Maddox Or Cay
horstostry the case. T:
Jud9v Smith finally opened court ana
announced. that owing to illness. he
would not be able to preside. hut that
The herald., 1897-11-23
The Primary Law

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 22-When the
new primary election law comes before
the Supreme Court to be tested as to it's
constitutionality. there will be no lack
Of legal talent to defend it from the
proposed attack by T. v. Gator, the rep
resentative of the Populist party. Maj.
Frank McLaughlin. Chairman Of. the
Republican State Committee, has re-
quested F. s. Stratton, author Of the law.
to appear before the court and represent
the party and combat any and all OBJ
jections to its provisions which Mr.. Gator
or anybody else may raise.
The herald., 1897-11-23

Special to The Herald.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov. 22.-sec.
retary Alger today received the follow.
Ing telegram from the Los Angeles
chamber of commences:
LOS ANGELES. CAL, Nov. %.
Hon. Russell A. Alger, Secretary OF
War, Washington, D. c.: The board OF
directors Of the Los Angeles chamber of
commerce. an organization having a
membership of about 1000 of the leading
business men of Southern California
will esteem 1t favor to be permitted to
place in your hands sum Of money suf-
f1cient to pay for advertising the San
Pedro harbor work as widely as you may
deem desirable. The chamber will
waive In writing all claim to have this
money refunded.
If you can do the chamber this favor
please advise us of the amount required
and we will remit the same at once.
(Signed) CHAS. FORMAN.
ANOTHER OFFER
Later this evening the following dis
patch was received:
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Nov. %.
Hon. Russell A. Alger. Secretary Of
War. Washington, D. c.: The Merchants
and Manufacturers association Of Los
Angeles. an association composed Of all
the leading merchants and manufacture
ORC NJ ttjS cjtx, Iorohx, offorS IN <3ox,r;&
to your order in any United States de-
pository a sufficient sum Of money to
pay all the newspaper bills for adver-
ttseH1ents for bids for the construction Of
San Pedro harbor. and at no time nor IN
any way will we ask tne~Euvernment
to refund any portion of said sum.
Trusting this win meet with your ap-
proval, and enable you to do the neces-
sary advertising. we are. very respect
fully, the Merchants and Manufactur-
ers' association, by
H. w. FRANK, President.
FL. ZEEHANDELAAR sec'y.
ALL OFFERS DECLINED
The secretary's contention is that he
cannot advertise for the contract To-,
work on the San Pedro harbor improve
ment because there is no money availa-
BILE to pay for such service. and the
chamber of commerce has endeavored
to remove this obstacle by agreeing to
pay for the work.
Secretary Alger said tonight that he
could not accept the offers made because
he had no authority to pay for adver-
tising with private funds. He said he
was anxious for the work to proceed.
but as there was no money available for
beginning the work he could not see his
way clear to ask for contract.
There is no likelihood that anything
will be done in the harbor matter until
congress meets and makes appropria-
tion for the work.
THE LATEST
WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-Secretary
Alger refuses to make any statement
on the San Pedro advertising matter
tonight. One feature of the matter re-
mains unsettled. This will be determined
when the decision will be made public,
The herald., 1897-11-23
Arbitration Talk

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.--1t is stated
from an authoritative source that no
recent negotiations have occurred be-
tween Secretary Sherman and Sir Julian
Pauncefote. the British Ambassador,
concerning new arbitration treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Bri-
tain; that no exchange of notes has oc-
CURED between Mr.. Sherman and Lord
Salisbury on this subject and that Sir
Julian has not spoken Of the matter
since he returned to Washington some
weeks ago from London.
The herald., 1897-11-23
a. Promisinx Mine

SAN. FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-Among
the guests at the Palace Hotel are sew
eral prominent Chicago people who are
interested in rich mining property
near jamestown. Tuolumne County.
The mine. known az the Alameda, has
recently developed into what owners
consider a big thing" and they have
come here to arrange for the purchase
ana shipment OF mining machinery.
The party includes James T. Meagher.
Austin ]. Doyle and John Ritchie.
The herald., 1897-11-23
The Melbourne Fire

MELBOURNE, Nov. 22.-As a result
Of the fire which broke out at o'clock
yesterday morning and destroyed with.
In three hours an entire block Of build
ings bounded by Elizabeth, Flanders
and Swanson streets and Flanders lane
with the exception of two buildings on
the Swanson street front. the insurance
companies lose $3,6so. 900. Of which about
esoo'o0o will fall on British companies.
Australian companies viii lose the re-
naming amount.
The herald., 1897-11-23
OFFICIAL RECEPTIONS
Mckinley Takes Measures to Avoid
the Usual lam


WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-The official
program for the receptions of 1898 at the
White House by President and Mrs Nc
Kinley has just been issued. It Is as fol-
lows:
January 1st, Saturday, President =
public reception. II am. to 1870 pm.
January 5th, Wednesday, diplomatic,
judicial and Congressional reception.
9 to II pm.
January 7th. Friday. Cabinet dinner.
pm.
January 18th. Wednesday. diplomatic
dinner, pm.
January 10Th, Wednesday, judicial and
Congressional reception, . to II pm.
January ED, Wednesday, Supreme
Court dinner, 8 pm.
February I'd, Wednesday, army and
navy reception. 3 to II p. m.
February 9th. Wednesday. Congress
sional. diplomatic and judicial reception.
9 to II pm.
February 10th. Wednesday, public re-
ceptlon, 8 to II p. m.
Invitations will not include all the re-
ceptions, but during the season all per-
sons in official life will be invited.
The official program says: .All Of
these events. excepting the New Years
reception and the public receptions, will
be by card invitations Only those in.
vited will be present, but all who are
entitled will be given an opportunity to
be present at least once during the sea-
son. The avoidance Of excessive and
dangerous crowding will add to the at
tractiveness of all the receptions.''
This Is decided change from the pre-
vious ofiicial receptions, when invita-
tions included all persons In ofIicial life
for all the receptions. It il stated that
the dIvislon has been made to avoid
large crowds, but It 4 - tnnbvaxfon'tnat