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Commissioners Sale Of
REAL ESTATE.

DURSUANT to decree of the
Il Circuit Court of Greenhricr
county, rendered ut the April term,
1897, in the chancery cause of Sam ! NJ.
Deem s administrator VS.. Sam ! Deem s
heirs ct ais, the undersigned Special
commissioners, appointed for the pur-
pose, Will sell, IT public auction. to the
highest bidder, in front of the Lewis
burg Hotel, in the town of Lcwisburg,
w. Va, on
Saturday, the 3rd day Of JIq, 1897.
two tracts OF land situate on the head
watersO of Muddy Creek and Staten Run,
biuc sulphur district. Grcenbrlcr
county. W. Na.-Onc tract containing
100 acres. known as the Jos. SawycrS
tract, upon which said sam l Deem re-.
sided at the time of his death. This
tract will be sold subject to the widow S
dover in - acres thereof. including
the house and barn. The other tract
adJolnS the above named 100 acre tract.
and contains 267 acres, less 50 acres
laid off to Lewis Flint by the said Court,
and is known rs Deem S Clay tract. :"
This tract is timber land and fully two
thirds of it excellent timber, that has
never been touched. This " Clay tract"
will he offered in two parcels, and then
rs u whole. and which ever brings the
most money will be adopted.
TERMS OF SALE:
Cash enough in hand to pay costs of
suit and expenses of sale. and for the
balance credit of six, twelve and
eighteen months will he given, the pur-
chaser executing bonds with good Sc
cuIlty for the deferred payments and
the tit lc will he retained until ull tLc
purchase money is paid.
WIN. +. MCCICNG,
JONI \. PRESTON.
Special Commissioners.
| certify that bond has been given hy
the above named Special Commission.
erS us required 10y law.
JON ATTAIN MAYS.
June l0-iw Clrrk
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PROMINENT citizens Of Charles
ton have taken steps to have the
members Of the County Court re.
moved from office. y very consid-
cradle sum has been subscribed to
pay attorneys, and the paper circu-
lated sets forth that in the opinion
Of able counsel, the acts charged as
having been done by the members
of the Court are sufficient to warrant
their removal.
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The Institution is undenOminational.
Discipline strict and firm. All board.
ers are under the direct supervision of
the principal.
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ANDERSON, W. VA.
Fifth Session Opens Sept. 18TH. 1897.
Complete Academic and Collegiate
course. Special advantages in lnstru-
mental and Vocal Music and Art.
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Col. ROBERT WHITE, of Wheel
ing, Commander of the West Vir-
ginia Division Of the United Con-
tederate Veterans, appointed Miss
Jane Faulkner, Il daughter Of Sena-
tor {. j. Faulkner, sponsor to rep
resent the State Division with the
Chief Maid of Honor at the reunion
of United Confederate Veterans at
Nashville, Tenn Miss Faulkner is
a young lady of the blonde type
She is tall and handsome, and has a
graceful carriage and attractive man
norS.
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DRESS GOODS.

SHOES, LACES. HAMBURG, WASH
GOODS, DOM ESTICS, &c, that we have
ever shown, and L ask you to
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GEN. STEWART l.. WOODFORD, of
New York, has been appointed Min
lister to Spain.
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DELINQUENT TAX LIST FOR GREENBRIER
COUNTY,.

Following
quent for the year
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
- GREENBRIER COUNTY, S.: At
rules held in the Clerk S Office of the
Circuit Court of Grccnhricr county, on
the first Monday in the month of
June, 1897.
Bowling, SPOTS II co. ct ais. COM
plainantS,
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0. P. SYDEHSTRICKER & Co.,
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS
MED IGIN rs,
LEWISBURG, w. VA.
WE POSITIVELY CLAIM

WE POSITIVELY CLAIM
that we have GREATER FACILI-
TIES for doing business, and can offer
BETTER PRICES, than any drag
house in this section of the State.
We confidently invite physicians and
others who have wants in this line to
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BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT
INCLUDING TYPE WRITING,
BOOK EEPlNG, SHORT
HAND, &C.

TER MS:-Board, Fuel, Lights and
full English Course for entire session
$1,000. For Catalogue apply to
Rev r. L. TELFORD,
Principal.
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| certify that bond has been given 10y
the above named Special Commission.
erS us required 10y law.
JON ATTAIN MAYS.
June LOW. Clerk.
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GOVERNOR ATKINSON has ap-
pointed the following delegates to
the Farmers National Congress, to
be held at st. Paul, Mimi, August
3lst, and September LIST, end, 18th
and 9th: First district-A. II. ia
cob, Of Clinton, Ohio county Sec
ond district Reuben Davidson, of
Webster, Taylor county Third dis
trict-Cornelius Leach, of Anderson,
Monroe county; Fourth district
Scion 5. Stone, of Parkersburg,
Wood county; At large-Samuel
Gist, Of Wollsburg, Brook county,
and \. j. Legg, of Upton, Wood
county.
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INSPECT THESE GOODS

when they come in. In the new store house
we will he better prepare to show Goods and
wait on our customers. Again thanking
you for past favorS, | am yours, to please,
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GIVE US A TRIAL.

Prices willingly quoted and mai or,
ders solicited and given our prompt
and careful attention. Respectfully
&C.,
q. p. SY DENSTRICK Err & co.
Jan. 18th, 1896.
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CAPT. j. *. THOMPSON, Of Put
nam county, has received his COM
mission as L. 5. Marshall for the
district of West Virginia and will
take charge July LIST. c. ID. Elliott,
of BraXton, will be his chief deputy
or office clerk. Mr.. Wells, Capt
Thompson's predecessor in office,
was a Federal soldier, whilst the lat
ter was an officer in the Confederate
army. 1t seems odd that Mckinley
should turn out one who wore the
blue for one who wore the gray. but
when we remember that Capt
Thompson musters with the Repub-
licans now theriddle is readily solved.
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BIMETAIIC IEAGUE.-At meet
ing of the Bimetalists of Greenbrier
county, held al the Court House on
Tuesday last, n BimetaliC League
was duly organized, and the follow
ing officers elected; President, Il.
+. Harlow; Vice President, ID. ~.
DwyCr; Secretary, J. Scott Nc
Whorter, and Treasurer, j. NJ. Sy-
dCnstriCker. These officers, with
J. w. Arbucklc and Thos. II. Dennis,
were appointed committee to pre-
pare and report Constitution and
Bylaws for the government of the
League. After a speech by Col.
Davis on bimctalism, the meeting
adjourned to meet on the 9TH day of
July | u. NJ, being the first day of
the July term of the Circuit Court
Maj. II. G. Harrison presided over
the meeting with Thos. ii, Dennis
oS secretary
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ALLEGHADY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

ANDERSON, W. VA.
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The Great MEDICINAL ADJUVANT

II there doubt mind
celebrated WlllSKEl,
Chemist in America, PROF. MAIIET the University
o
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
WINDH AM.

WINDHAM.
South Windham, June 24.-The gradu-
alton exercises Of the class of '97, Fred
erick Robbie High school, Gorham side,
were held yesterday in the Free Baptist
church, when the following programme
was successfully carried out:
Prayer, Rev Ozro Roys
Salutatory, Lydia NJ Hale
Education, Mile +. Bracket
Grafton, George McHugh
Natural Advantages of the United
States, Jannick Smith
Glass Prophecy, E. Edith Weeman
EARLY Life of Great Inventors,
Merrill II. Cloudman
Music
Do circumstances make great men, or
do great men make circumstances,
Annie G. Davis
Valedictory. Flora K. Brackett
Music.
Comforting Diplomas.
Glass Ode,
Glass Motto: Lahore ct Honore.
The exercises showed careful training
on the part of the teachers and hard study
by the scholars. The different parts were
SO well rendered that it would be a
difficult matter to say which was best.
The diplomas were awarded by ex-Gov-
ernor Robbie for whom the school is named
and who has done so much to promote
its welfare. Miss Brackets touching
a!lusion to the ex-governor in her vale
dictory, brought the tears to the
Old veterans eyes. Before, presenting
the diplomas he made an address to the
class in his happiest strain, feelingly
referring to his own graduation from
Gorham academy 60 years ago, which
was highly appreciated by the audience
as well as the class to whom it was given.
The entertainment in the evening con-
sisted of vocal music by the Westbrook
Ladies' .auartette, composed Of Miss An
thoine; Mrs. Payne, Miss Maud Legrow
ana mna Mrs s; Florence Bodge, with mis- Miss
The music was fine and well appreci-
ated
!, Miss Stafford was at her best and held
the audience in breathless silence, Her
darEie cradle Ii a sona' We think could not
be excelled.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY IL CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f. j
Cheney for the last ID years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do. o.
wALDING, KTNNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CatarTh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucuous
surfaces OF the system. Price, Tic per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
To the War Shin.

Attention is called to the advertisement
in another column giving particulars
how to reach the war ship Pallas by the
boats of the Casco Bay line.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
McCulIum's Theatre

"The Westerner" continues to please
the many patrons, of Ethe Peaks Island
theatre. There will be matinee Satur-
day afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25

Eczema of the scalp or Scald Head,
even in its most severe form is never
failing cured by Doan's Ointment, the
surest specific for all itchiness of the
skin.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
BLACK COSTUME.

and white" rebellion which ragged for
three years-well, you lost some fun and
'saved yourselves much disturbance of
mind and body. We, in common with
others, had always worn the black cos
tune, but Grand Master Fellows issued
order No. 8, which in effect said you shall
not wear it any more. but you must wear
the white baldric and red belt, etc., etc.
We said no, in very emphatic terms and
stuck to it-for time we didn t wear any
except by dispensation, when we made
our excursions to Canada, and about
home we did not parade much. We fought
it out and thanks to some of the other
lar fight at the meeting Of the Grand En-
campment in New Orleans in 1874. We
had the valiant Sir Knights (Ballou and
Bedlow) who did noble work for us. No
one could resist the destinations of ''our
John,' he always had such a winning
way with him. Perhaps we did not give
them a rousing reception on their return
1t was compensation for the many anx
ious caucuses we held for the three years
before. No politicians ever worked har d.
er. June "a, 1875, the New England tour
was made, including Nashua, N. H.,
Worcester, Mass, Boston, or rather, Mel
rose-while the visit to the former places
Was cllJOy dDlo ~ WtS lclG IOr ullc I1u&u Qc
Payens to pay off old scores. They had
never forgiven us for taking them at their
word and Showing all Portland So
latter march which in point Of distance
was equalled only by our powers of en-
durance," we rested on Sir Knight Co.
burns grounds.
This connected the two bodies in man
ner that will forever remain. The same
year we got back" at the Sir Knights of
Nashua (St. Georges Commandery) and
while we did not Hroast'' them quite so
brown as they did us, we tried as hard.
In 1876, st. Alban Commanderv having
equipped in Black joint celebration
cester Sir Knights and st. Alban and St.
Paul Of Dover, N. H. A clam bake at
Chebeague was the principal attraction.
The "bIack" was very much in evidence
that day. 1876 was another unlucky year
for US, for fire destroyed our hall and
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
VACATION OUTFITS

The summer Vacation Season is sure
to bring to the front various needs to be
supplied in your wordrobe in order to
properly enjoy your outing.
Our store Is the place for you to
pick up what you may want in Bicycle
and Golf Suits, Golf Hosiery,
Negligee Shirts, Sweaters, Belts,
White Duck Trousers, Crash
Suits. NeckWear, Collars and
Cuffs, and complete line of Fur.
nlshing Goods and
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
ST. ALBAN coMMANoERY
Celebrate St. Johns Day at Popham
Beach.

ST. Alban commandery celebrated ST.
Hotel Rockledge, Popham Beach. The
commandery left the asylum ON Exchange
street at 7.l5 q. M, and numbered 131
sir knights in full regalia under Eminent
Commander Sir Knight Frank K. Red
lon, and headed by the American Cadet
band. All the the way to the Union sta
ton the band played spirited marching
tunes and the sir knights presented a
brave appearance At the station special
train was taken for Bath and there the
sir knights left the train for the boat
which conveyed them to the beach. The
Wiwurna was the name of the steamer
and she was large and very comfortable.
Arrived at the Rockledge the COM
mandery was warmly received by Sir
Knight Charles P. Costello, the propriel
tor who made them all feel at home at
once. A splendid dinner was provided
comprising all the luxuries of the season,
and it was admirably served. There were
139 sat down to dinner. Everyone was
enthusiastic. The day was spent in view
Ing UlG pltC6S Ol lubeTcSU dDOuG tuo DcdCn
and the usual games. There was much
sport over the base ball games. Later in
the afternoon the boat was again taken
to Bath on the return and few miles
from the beach a shower was encountered
and the rain followed the party to Cum
berland Mills. About clock Portland
was reached, the line formed, and the
commandery marched to the asylum
amidst the blaze of red fire all along the
route and the lively music of the band.
These were the guests Of the commandery
from abroad:
Sir Knights j. e. Dingley and J. H.
Clark of Boston commandery Sir
Knight G. e. Cobb of Gethsemane COM
mandery of Newton, Mass. Sir Knight
E. A. Baker of Joseph Warren command
cry of Boston; Sir Knights f. W. Abbott
and FL. B. Bradstreet of Winslow Lewis
commandery of Salem Sir knight F.
K. Tufts of Lewiston comnandery; Sir
Knights William Pendexter and William
Gum of Dunlap commandery of Bath.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
Mystic Lodge Entertainment,

/. Mystic lodge, No. 2, 1. O. g. 7. held
d strawberry festival and entertainment
at their elegant new hall last evening
and the large crowd present thoroughly
enjoyed themselves. A fine literary and
musical entertainment of 16 numbers
was presented, which reflected great
credit on the talent and also on Mr.. W.
j. Ryan, the chairman of the committee.
After the entertainment strawberries
in various forms were served.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-25
EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS.

CANDIDATES for positions as teachers in
~ the Portland Public Schools Will be ex-
Council room, City Building at 8 a. M.
Applicants will be examined in the following
studies: Reading, Spelling, English Grammar,
Geography. both Political and Physical, United
States History Arithmetic, Bookk eeping, Givics
Music, Physiology and the elements Of Natur-
al Sciences especially as applied to agriculture.
two days.
teachers.
o. M. LORD, Secretary.
1e16eodtd
The herald., 1897-08-12
DRUNK OR CRAZY
A Spokane Miner Amuck Wounds
Many People

SPOKANE, Wash, August 11.-John
Thomas, prospector from Fort Steele,
either crazed with liquor, or laboring
under the deluslon that he was being
prosecuted, ran amuck and as a result
two men are believed to be mortally
wounded and boy seriously injured.
The list of wounded is:
John Thomas, shot through the liver
and in the left shoulder, will probably
die.
Ole Olson, of Anoka, Mimi, shot in
the left breast, probably mortally
wounded.
c. E. Davis, Spokane, shot in the lef;
shoulder, flesh wound
Max Jackson. shot in left wrist
wounds slight.
Without having received any provoca-
ton Thomas shot three times at G. B
Watson who was standing in front OF
the Grand Hotel but missed him. A
running fight then ensued between
Thomas and Chief of Police Warren and
Officer Sullivan. Thomas shots were
wild and Olsen, Davis and jackson, who
were among the large crowd of specta-
tors, were struck. Thomas was finally
hit. When carried to the police station
he asked the officers 10 take a pistol and
kill him.
The herald., 1897-08-12

gine No. 6, truck B, and crew of engine
No. s. Also on the breakage of an axle
on hose wagon No. s, at Third an6
Broadway on the morning of the 9th
inst.
Chief Moore advised the consolidation
Of chemical No. 1, engine company No
and hook and ladder company A, by
taking all the crews and apparatus tc
Engine company No. 8, thus insuring a
saving of $100 per month, besides in
creasing the efficiency of the depart
ment. Final action continued for one
week.
Baker & Hamilton applied for per-
NIT to erect a two horse power steam
boiler with distillate stone burner in the
rear Of their store, to be used as sam
pie and to be operated as occasion may
require to show to prospective purchas-
ers. Referred to Chief Moore.
The Standard Paving company asked
privilege to operate steam boiler and
engine in connection with their asphalt
plant at southeast corner of Fourth and
San Pedro streets. Referred to Chief.
A protest from C. J. Bickford and 9TH
ers against the acceptance of the hay
now being delivered to the fire depart
ment, on the ground that it was wire
bound, was referred to Chief Moore.
The weekly report of Electrician Ira
J. Francis was presented and ordered
filed.
The application of William T. McMa-
hon for position as fireman was re-
ceived and filed.
c. H. Mullin applied for permission to
have his private horse-shoeing and
blacksmithing done on the corner of
Thirty-eighth and Kingsley streets. Re
ferred to Chief Moore.
week
The herald., 1897-08-12
MAHER-SHARKEY
Conference Over Terms offered for q
Finish Fight

NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-"Buck" Con-
molly of Pittsburg and Dan Lynch of San
Francisco, respectively managers of
Peter Maher and Tom Sharkey, the
heavyweight pugilists, met at the Police
Gazette office today. They had long
conference in regard to the articles of
agreement which each received by mail
from the Knickerbocker Athletic club of
San Francisco, where the big fellows are
to meet in the ring next October. The
articles were signed by President Miner
and Manager Zeke Abrams Of the Knick-
erbocker club The club offers trophy
to be of the value of $20,000;" stipulates
that Maher and Sharkey shall meet in
scientific sparring exhibition of twenty
rounds or more in San Francisco be-
tween noon and midnight on October 81,
next The club will post a forfeit of
$4,000 as soon as the articles are signed
and the contestants are to put up $2500
as guarantee of good faith of their COM
plying with all the terms of the agree
ment. The articles call for a mutual
agreement on referee twentyfour hours
before the contest
The herald., 1897-08-12
Railroad Assessments

OAKLAND, Aug. 1.-THE question of
whether the Seventh street local rail
road, the forty miles of sidetracks III
the West Oakland yards and the long
wharf property of the Central Pacific
Railroad company can be assessed by
the local officers is to be tested City
Attorney w. A. Dow of Oakland has
completed the papers in the suit of the
city of Oakland against the Central Pa
cific Railroad. company wherein the city
asks for $7S66 in taxes and penalties
upon the properties mer toned. The
papers will be signed by Mayor Thomas
tomorrow, and filed within twenty -four
hours. Although this suit is brought
by the city of Oakland, the asses ssment
was originally made by county officer.
City Attorney Dow says the suit will be
carried through every court.
The herald., 1897-08-12

Garden, charged with cattle stealing, at
the instance of George E. White, the
Round valley "cattle king" A sensa-
tional trial of the case is anticipated.
Carder is accused of having stolen a COW
from S. Rohbough. 1t is said the animal
was branded by Carder when in Cali
fornia. 1t is alleged that Whites men
lassoed the calf after it had been brand
ed by Carder and inserted coins beneath
the skin on both forelegs. The wounds
healed and the coins may now be felt
in the COW. This was done in order that
the identity of the animal might be
established in case it was stolen. Carder
claims that his arrest is the result of
conspiracy.
The herald., 1897-08-12
The Craven Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. lin the
Angus-Craven case today Notary
Cooney stated that he did not thing
Senator Fair said anything about the
deeds being in pencil, or requested the
notary to keep his own counsel about
them. The witness was asked to re-
call the first paper acknowledged by
him ir September. 1894, or any other in
that month, with its date. He could
only recall the Enright deed, and he re-
membered that because in his record ii
directly followed the Fair deeds. On
this showing the entries for September,
1891, came in, and through that enter
ing wedge the whole book of records.
The preceding book, beginning with
January, 1894, was also offered in evil
dence and received.