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The herald., 1897-12-07
A TOWN TAKEN
German Forces Take Possession Of
Kiao Chau

LONDON, Dec. IA dispatch to the
Daily News from Shanghai says that
telegram has been received there from
Chin Flu, asserting that 200 German ma
rines and sailors, with two machine guns
on Friday last (Dec. 81 entered the city
of Kiao Chau, Is miles from the bay,
and took possession Of the city walls
and gates. They were not molested,
the Chinese troops retreating as the Ger
mans advanced.
The herald., 1897-12-07
Sorry She Did It

LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Daily Mail described
a sensation involving the Comtesse Eu-
genie, daughter Of the wealthy Comte
Cerchi, who eloped some time ago with
a Servian named Chevalih, supposed by
her to be a captain in the Servian army.
He ill-treated her recently and they sep
arated. Now it turns out that Chevalih
was only an officers valet and had all
ready married Servian kitchen maid.
The herald., 1897-12-07
Belden,s Bad Fall

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Congress-
man Belden Of New York. one of the
veteran members of congress, tripped
and fell down the marble steps leading
from the floor of the house to the base
ment Of the capitol this afternoon. He
was carried away bleeding and IL in a
semi mi-unconscious condition, but his in
juries are not thought to be dangerous.
The herald., 1897-12-07
Judge Baldwin's Funeral

STOCKTON, CAL, Dec. 6.-The funeral
of Judge Baldwin, ex-code commissioner.
took place this afternoon under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows and the
knights of Pythias, of which orders he
was a member. The bar association
passed resolutions of respect and court
was adjourned. The remains were taken
to San Francisco for cremation.
The herald., 1897-12-07
Had Been Drinking

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.-Sergeant
John Coghlin of company A, first regi-
ment, United States infantry, shot him.
self through the head today in his quar-
ters at the Presidio while his captain
looked on with horror. Coghlin died in
stantly. He had been drinking heavily,
The herald., 1897-12-07
Olympic Theater Burned

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6.-The Olym.
pic theater, formerly the famous Olym-
pic club, where the Corbett-Sullivan
and other notable contests occurred
some years ago, was destroyed by fire.
tonight, together with nine other build
ings. The total loss is estimated at
$4,000.
The herald., 1897-12-07
Can't Find Bail

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 6.-Attorneys
for Eugene Moore, embezzling state
auditor, sentenced last Tuesday to eight
years in the penitentiary, today secured
from the supreme court an order for his
release on $25.0O0 bail, pending argu-
ments for a new trial. No bond had
been secured up to late hour.
The herald., 1897-12-07
A Stanford Captain

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL.
Dec. 6.-Forrest Fisher of the class Of
'sS was tonight elected captain of the
Stanford football team. He is from The
Dalles, Ore. and is popular student.
The herald., 1897-12-07
schooner's captain claimed to be direct
from New York.

from New York.
NO ACTION LIKELY
NEW YORK, Dec. GA special to
the Herald from Washington says that
congress will concur with the wishes Of
President Mckinley and give trial to
Spain's new scheme Of autonomy. The
Herald's poll of the senate and house
shows the following results:
Senators against action, AZ; senators
who favor but do not expect action, "a;
senators for immediate action, 8; sena-
tors non-commital OF not seen, IA. Rep
resentatives against action, 17S; repre-
sentatives for action, 159; representa-
tives non-committal or not seen, IS.
CARLIST ACTIVITY
LONDON. Dec. IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Madrid says that the
government has sent detachments of
troops to search the region between the
provinces Of Valencia, Castellon and the
district around Morella, where the Carl.
list agitation Is most active
The herald., 1897-12-07
The African Fever

BERLIN, Dec. 6.-Prof. Seintograff,
the well-known African traveller, died
yesterday at the island Of Teneriffe Of
malaria.
The herald., 1897-12-07
Baron sterneck Dead

VIENNA. Dec. 6.--Admiral Baron Won
Sterneck, commander-in-chief Of the
Austro- Hungarian navy, died today Of
syncope. ~
The herald., 1897-12-07
SLOAN SCARED

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE Sportsman
says this morning that while shooting
yesterday (Monday) at Deep Den, the
country seat Of Lord William Beres-
ford, with Lord William and a party.
Tod Sloan, the American jockey, mar
rowly escaped serious injury, gun
bursting in his hands.
The herald., 1897-12-07

Six furlongs-Van Brunt won, Part
ner second, Floridas third; time, 1929.
Six furlongs, selling-Carlotta G. won,
Glenmoyne second, Stanza third; time,
1929.
The herald., 1897-12-07

the national banks, and in the meantime |
purpose to give gold a further super I
iority over silver money"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
ali mixed together for . blind man to

all mixed together for q blind man TO
pick from.
One floor of the building is to have an
English printing press, where the trade
pamphlets. cards and necessary printing
OF commerce can be turned on and this.
too. will be OF direct benefit.
Many thing will be introduced into the
Mikado's kingdom that have never be-
fore been seen. There will be windows
that lift up and pull down and spring
window shades for the little slant-eyed
children to catch and play with. There
will be doors that slide back into the wall
and somebody downstairs Immediately
does the rest. There will be holes into
which you drop letters that shoot down,
straight through To America, so the
Orientsls will think. and queer machines
that tack-a-tack all day long and turn
out long nages ~ printing and Office tele-
graph instruments. What they will say
when they see the photograph and the
telephone at work remains TO be known.
The prices 10 be charged for the offices
eee--,e too qr~all 10 be believed. 4 dol
lar week will pay for anice one, and you
will be able 10 get desk room Tor dol
lar month. A whole floor will be rent
ed for a small sum. and probably the
whole building could be leased for what
you pay for a single office in this city.
put ~ the esfirnata Of profits Won must
remember that land rent is almost moth
ing at ALL and that the labor 70 rum the
building can be obtained for five cents
day Of American money. So there is pro-
At in IL after all. The merchants who
own IT, however. expect TO make their
main profit from the increased facilities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
HONOR TO ms MEMORY.
The American Bar As.oeistion's Tribute to
Mr.. Tucker.

At the recent meeting OF the American
Bar Association. held in Cleveland. Ohio.
very high tribute was paid to the
memory OF the late iamented John Ran
dolph Tucker. The association unani-
mously adopted resolutions with reference
to Mr.. fuckers death. the resolutions be-
ing adopted without being referred 10
committee. IL is understood that this is
the first time the American Bar Associa-
ton has paid this compliment to de-
ceased member.
The resolutions adopted are as follows:
"The members Of the American Bar As
ISOLATION desire TO put on record the pro-
found regret with which they learn OF
the death OF the late John Randolph
Tucker. and their sincere appreciation OF
his high character and abundant learn
ing. AS jurist I, is not too much 10 say
that he may rightfully take his place I'm
that list Of Virginian worthless which con-
tains the names OF Madison and Marshall.
As statesman he was upright intelli-
gent and vigorous. As a teacher Of law
he was earnest skllful and stimulating.
As president OF this association he adorn-
cd the office. In social life ne possessed
that rare combination OF dignity. amia-
bilty and humor which endeared him 10
everyone who came within the sphere Of
his influence. We mourn our loss and we
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
BROAD Street Park This Week.

There has rarely ever been more uni
forrmly excellent bill of vaudeville offered
than that which may be seen at the
Broad Street Park this week. Manager
Horace f. Smith feels proud OF his en-
gagements, which number some of the
bright particular stars Of the world OF
vaudeville.
Emerson and Omega, who are said TO
Justify their title of Americas greatest
sketch team" open the list. Then come
Nolan and Mack, who are so well-known
as the Kings OF Irish Comedy" as
scarcely 10 need an introduction.
A novelty is Walter Hyde, the Wizard
OF the Violin" who executes wonderful
and dinicult tricks with his instrument.
besides being a clever player.
Aivino. who also comes. is considered
q marvellous European juggler acrobat.
and lightning gun spinner.
Hold-overs from last week are the IA
vorites-the Reinhadt sisters. in their
singing and dancing. and the Great
American Trio. amusing and clever aero
bata
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
Summer Girls in the East Divided Into
Mckinley and Sherman Ranks.
LAST FOND DAYS.

AMAGANSETT, August H.-Summer
GIRLS OF the East are divided into two
classes-those who fight for the smiles OF
Mckinley and those who want the benign
elanoes OF sherman. The former at Lake
Champlain and the latter at Amagansett
have led two opposing legions.
Since vacation began until now, when
SC Is on the wane. there have been two
vacation parties" as pronounced as any
that were. a year ago. harrassing the
country with divergent views.
The summer girls have composed the
opposing forces. but that instead or les
soning the opposition has made 1t great
or
The Mckinley girls have been the ones
who want style and show and plenty OF
It, The Presidents spectacular vaca-
ton on Lake Champlain, with colors
flying, detectives on guard on every
porch, secretaries and type-writers run
ming to and fro and the flags Of the
army, navy. marine, and land forces
Haunting the breeZes. have attracted some
OF the summer girls. while others prefer
the plain. everyday vacation taken by
the Secretary Of State.
Amagansett is a little place on Long
Island. TO reach 1t you must take the
Lond Island accommodation (Which is
warranted to accommodate no one) and
ride anywhere from one TO three hours.
Then Won come TO Amagansett You
pass within hailing distance Of the Shin
necock Hills where there is the finest
golfing I'm the world: and come within
whispering distance Of Sag Harbor and
Shelter Island, and then you come 10
Amagansett. Here you find yourself
upon the ocean again. and here you find
the opposing forces of summer girls
those who wouldn't spend the summer
with Mckinley" for the world. but who
like to get down on Amagansett's beach
when the tide comes i'm ana watch the
Secretary of State enjoy himself in his
plain way.
II the summer man he a moralist or
thinking man he wonders great deal
when he sees the contrast between the
two men who are so closely connected
in business, Mckinley and Sherman.
Sherman has one little room with mat
ting on the floor. a plain. square bed
stead a very conspicuous Stop pail and
a wooden chair. He is attended by only
one servant. and this is a sort OF man or
all work. who manages his room and
helps the old gentleman around.
Tho Secretary wanted TO have a place
handy. he said, 10 20 and come. 1t isn't
so far from Washington 10 Long Island;
and the Secretary wanted 10 go some
where near enough 10 allow him TO drop
back TO Washington, and back again 10
a pleasure spot Such place is ANA
eapSett!
The unique method employed by the
Secretary TO keep track Of his correspon-
dence has created envy I'm the mind OF
all who have heard about IT. and has
driven the President wild with admira-
ton of his famous old Secretary. Hun
dreds Of letters came for Secretary Sher-
man the first day Of his arrival He be-
gan to open them and glance over them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

AZ tho meeting Of Leo Camp. Confedcr-
ate veterans, held Friday night. n COM
mittee was appointed 90 confer with Cow
crn0r O'Ferrall and ascertain n he could
not do something BY way of having tho
Leo monument M tho head OF Franklin
street put In proper condition.
The monument IS IN n very ugly condi-
ton. dust having settled upon 10 and
covered II over In such n way az % give
n an unattractive appearance. The en-
tire monument and especially tho statue.
is badly IN need Of bath. and 10 is hoped
some steps Will be taken 20 remedy tho
matter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

take leave 10 extend 10 his family the -
surances Of our profound sympathy.
we note with much satisfaction IN
movement now IN progress by inc Aiumai
Association Of Washington and Lee UNI
versity 20 establish a memorial 10 our
deceased friend I'm the form OF building
for tho law school which was tho scene
OF his latest activities. 70 be known as
the John Randolph Tucker Memorial
HAIL. and We trust that this laudable
effort may be fully successful. There
could be no movement more anpropriatc.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
AFarmer's Close Shave.

Mr.. ]. w Davidson, a farmer OF Hen
rico county, had close shave from seri-
GUS injury about Z o'clock yesterday
morning. when his mule. which he was
driving, ran away with him.
The old gentleman was delivering some
vegetables at the corner of Louisiana
street and Williamsburg avenue. In Full
ton, when his mule became frightened
and started on with Mr.. Davidson cling
ing 70 the shafts OF the cart trying 20
stop him. He was dragged for the dis
lance OF a block, and was scratched and
bruised badly before the mule was
stopped
Mr. Davidson was taken into the house
OF Mr. Charles III. Smith. No. 701 State
street. Fulton. where his wounds were
dressed. and where he rested. and later
on went 70 his home. in Varina. with a
friend and neighbor. Mr.. Hiram Saxton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

for commerce and from the rents which
the Mikado will pay for the location OF
his weather bureau.
Tho steel skyscraper will go up fast
for the Japanese are busy bees when they
get To work. and before the next chry-
santhemum season. there may be very
fns structure in the country OF low nuts
and spreading flowers. ...o,o,>.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
RnuaMays Captured.

Lawrence wilburn. Andrew Harris and
Eugene Carroll. three colored boys. who
escaped from the Catholic Industrial
School. at Bellemead. yesterday, were
captured last night by officer X. r. Aus
tin ana lodged at the Second police sta
ton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
Cnmmiitce Mcetlnns

Council committee meetings win be held
Monday as follows.
Streets. az =. NJ. Accounts and Print
ing. at $50 p. NJ; claims and Salaries. al
Z. NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
Sues for Five Hundred Dollars

Suit was instituted I'm the Law and
Equity Court yesterday by Reuben Il.
Jennings. Jr.. agent for George T. Dean,
against Bernard Wittkamp, Jr., for $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29

A delightful trolley party will Be run
over the Traction Company's lines on
Monday night for the beneftt OF the La
dies Ala Society OF Paramount NJ. r.
church. The car leaves. Venable and Mos
by streets at o'clock.
Refreshments will DO served
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02

Thomas Noonan, General Manager
Of the Central States Dispatch and
Continental Fast Freight Line, both
of which work over the Baltimore 81
Ohio, in conversation with an Indian
apolis Journal man said, that there
is no question as to Oscar Murray, re-
ceiver Of the B. & O., telling the
truth when he said that their large
increase of business is not the result
of cutting rates. Mr. Noonan said
that since Mr.. Murray took control or
the B. & Q. he has put fifty new So
licitors in the field in all sections
where the road could be benefited
by their work. These ale all active,
earnest men. and the older soliciting
agents have been given to understand
that if they expect to hold their EN-
ployment they must hustle for bust
ness Since Mr.. Murray took con-
troll five thousand cars of sixty thous-
and pounds capacity and seventy-five
new locomotives have been added to
the equipment, and the shops Of the
system have been kept busy repairing
locomotives and cars. 1t is no sur
prise to Mr.. Noonan, under such con.
ditions, that there was an increase in
the company's business. Everything
favored the B. & o. in improvement
Of times and export business, which
enabled 1t to use its three-cent differ
entails to great advantage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
No. "a.

that shall be imported in ships or YES
sells not of the United States. And
any and all clauses ia existing treaties
in contravention hereto and all acts Of
congress in conflict herewith are abro-
gated and repealed.
Sec. = That this act shall take effect
IS months after the date Gifts passage.
The adoption of the Republican ship
protection policy would mean:
First. THE retention in the United
States Of more than 5000. 900, 900 now
annually paid to foreign shipowners
for carrying American IMPORTS and
exports. passengers aud mails.
Second. The immediate spending
OF millions of dollars in American ship
yards to build the ships necessary to
carry our foreign commerce.
Third. The constant employment
ofthousands of skilled American work.
men in American shipyards aud of
thousands of others on board Aineri-
can ships.
Fourth. The cessation of foreign
demand for such Of our gold as is now
paid to other countries carrying our
own commerce.
Fifth. 1T would, in a few years,
make the United States the greatest
maritime power in the world, would
help to create new and larger markets
abroad for American products and to
increase our foreign commerce, tend
ing to make this a creditor instead of
debtor nation.
Sixth. 1T would cripple our mari
| time and commercial rivals to the ex-
tent which our ships and our COM
merce supplanted foreign ships and
foreign commerce, and it would
strengthen this nation by giving en-
ployment to its own citizens, instead
of strengthening foreign nations by
giving employment to their citizens
at our expense.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
A New New York Office.

For a number of years the B. & O.
r. r. has had its New York head
quarters at AIS Broadway, and the
location has proved to be all that
could be desired for railroad headquar-
tiers. Lately, however, large new
building has been erected little fur
Their up the street, on the east side Of
Broadway, and it has been decided by
the management Of the road to rent
the entire lower floor Of this building
and equip it in fashion that will
make the New York Office of the B.
s. o. superior to any similar Office in
the country. The alterations neces-
sary are now being made, and it is
expected that possession will be taken
by December I9.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
ANOTHER YEAR.

Out OF the mists and darkness OF the
night,
The new year comes, with hope and holy
light.
The glad bells chime the tidings Of the
morn
"a year, year, a golden year is bornf
Then all the fleeing shade fade away,
And mid the old years twilight, dim and
gray,
/ listen TO the faithful bells that ring,
And wish that every heart might wake
and sing.
Another yearl
So full of hope and trust the soul should
be,
So glad to feel newborn energy,
Yet those there are who tread the old.
time ways.
Remembering the griefs Of vanished
days.
Give such glad hearts, o Lord, Thy balm
and cheer,
And let them taste the joys Of this new
year;
The way Is light; the happy bells now
ring,
And every heart should gladly wake and
sing. Gil I in Ladies' World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
Vol. XVI.
THE NATIONAL BANK
NARTlhSBuRG. WEST VIRGINIA,

Organized 1855; Capital, 100000; Surplus
Fund, e26. O0U.
This Bank has one of the best and most
conveniently arranged Banking rooms In
the State with new steel vaults and Corliss
safe. A GENERAL BANKING b USI-
NESS TRANSACTED. Collections made
on all accessible points. Exchange on all
the principal cities OF Europe furnished on
application.
DIRECTORS VIM. II. Stewart, A. r. Me-
Quilkiu, q. LIE Fevre, A. NJ. Gilbert,
Decatur Hedges, Jos. q. Kitchen, w. w.
Westphal, 81. H. Emmert. +. K. Deatrick, M.
a. Taoler. d. 8. 5riffiths.
DISCOUNT DAY TUESDAY.
Blank sale notes free on application.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
In A Dilemma

This is the position in which you
are often placed, when suddenly taken
with severe cramps or pain and the
Doctor is away. Moral: Keep a bot
tie of MAGIC PAIN BALM in the house.
It Is king among pain killers.
For external and internal use. Cures
Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Cramp Col.
&c Vomiting and diarrhGa. It has nc
equal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02

From the report Of the Superinten-
dent Of Motive Power of the B. & O..
r. r., on December I, it Is learned
that the percentage of B. & o. equip
ment in bad order or undergoing re-
pairs is 4 ITO per cent, which is about
4 per cent below normal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
BANKS AND BANKING.

DECATUR HEDGES,
Vice President.
JNo. II. DOLL,
Asst. Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-01-02
RESTORE OUR SHIPS.

fExtract from Republican national platform.
adopted June 49, 1885,
We favor restoring the early Ameri-
can policy of discriminating duties for
bodybuilding of our merchant marine
and the protection of our shipping in
the foreign carrying trade, SO that
American ships-the product of Ameri-
can labor employed in American ship
yards, sailing under the stars and
stripes and manned, ofiicered and
owned by Americans-may regain the
carrying of our foreign commerce.
Extract from william McKiniey's letter ofii-
ciaIly accepting Republican nomination for
the presidency. Aug. y. 1881
The declaration of the Republican
platform in favor of the upbuilding
of our merchant marine has my hearty
approval. The policy Of discriminat-
ing duties in favor Of our shipping
| which prevailed in the early years tof
bur history should be again promptly
adopted by congress and vigorously
supported until our prestig and supre-
macy on the seas are fully attained.
We should no longer contribute d.
rectly or indirectly to the maintenance
of the colossal marine Of foreign coun-
tries, but provide an efficient and COM
plete marine of our own. Now that
the American navy is assuming posi-
ton commensurate with our impor-
lance as nation, policy ] am glad
to observe the Republican platform
strongly indorses, we must supple
ment it with merchant marine that
will give us the advantage in both
our coastwise and foreign trade that
we ought naturally and properly to
enjoy. 1t should be at once matter
of public policy and national pride to
repossess this immense and prosper
GUS trade.
On March s, 1896, Senator S. b.
Elkins Of West Virginia introduced a
bill in the senate. which Hon. S. R.
PAYNE of New York introduced in the
house on April 4. 1896. On May ~
Senator Elkins strengthened and
amended and reintroduced his bill,
which now reads as follows.
5irH CONGRESS. g sooa
lsT SESSION.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
MAY Fl, 1896.
Mr.. Elkins introduced the following
bill, which was read twice and referred
to the committee on commerce:
BILL
TO amend section twenty-five hundred
and two of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
Be it enacted by the senate and house
of representatives Of the United States
OF America in congress assembled.
That section twenty-five hundred and
two of the Revised Statutes of the
United States be and the ameis here
by amended SO as to read as follows
'sSec. 25o2. A duty of 10 percentum
ad valorem, in addition to the duties
now imposed by law, shall be levied,
collected and paid on all goods. wares
and merchandise imported in ships or
vessels not of the United States, and in
cases where no duties are imposed BY
law on goods, wares and merchandise
imported into the United States, there
shall be levied. collected and paid a
duty of ten per centum ad valorem on
all such goods, wares or merchandise