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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-17

President McKinley's message was
highly endorsed by the people. He
had sense enough to let Congress
make all conditions for war settle
ments.
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"FOught for Human Rishts. b

cat Bunker Hill liberty was at
stake; at Gettysburg the Union was
the issue; before Manila and Santi-
ago our armies fought not for gain
or revenge, but for human rights.
They contended for the freedom OF
the oppressed, for whose welfare the
United States has never failed to
lend helping hand, and, I believe,
never will
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U. S. G.. Pitzer, Exc'rl
of Elizabeth A. r.
Daley, decd,
J.H. c. Daley, John
j. DALEY and Sophia
Daley, his wife, G.
c. DALEY, j. 81. G. I'm CLANCY.
Daley, Jr., and Ger
trude Daley, hist
wife; T. +. Daley
and Lottie Daley,
his wife; Maggie Belle
Russler and Sam'lH.
Russier, her husband,
defendants.
The object of the above suit is to
have the Court judicially construe the
last will and testament of Elizabeth A.
r. Daley, decd, and it appearing on
affidavit fled in this suit, that the said
defendants, Maggie Belle Russler and
Sam1 FL. RuS5ler, are non-residents Of
this State, they are hereby required to
appear at the said Clerks Office, within
one month from the 10th day OF De-
cember, 1898 the date of the first pub
LEGATION hereof, and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interests in this
matter.
&. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk.
q. s. G. PITzER, Atty for Plaintiff.
12-10s4t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-17

admit the bearer and one wife,
is what Congress should say to the
member elect from Utah.
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SATURDAY. DEC. y. 1903.

That vest of Missouri is an ex-
panding garment. Pull down your
vest old man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-17
Order of Publication.

The State Of West Virqinia.
AT rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley county,
the 9Th day of December, 1898.
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"who will Haul 1t Down."

Entrusted with able leadership of
men dear to them, who had marched
with their fathers under another flag
now fighting under the old flag
again. they have gloriously helped
to defend its spotless folds and added
new luster to its shining stars. That
flag has been planted in two hemi-
spheres, and there it RENAME, the
symbol of liberty and law, of peace
and progress. Who will withdraw
from the people over whom it floats
its protecting folds? Who will haul
it down?
''Re-United."
IRE united-glorious realizationl
1t expresses the thought of my
mind and the long. deferred con.
summation of my hearts desire as I
stand in this presence. 1t interprets
The hearty demonstration here wit
messed and is the patriotic refrain of
all sections and OF all lovers of the
republic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-17
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Baltimore and Martinsburg markets
compared and corrected ever Friday
morning.
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F. VERNON ALER,
STUART W. WALKER,
J. NELSON WISNER,

Special Commissioners.
l hereby certify that F. Vernon Aler
one of the Special Commissioners, APP
pointed to make sale of the real estate
in the chancery cause of Jas. II Smith,
Administrator, etc., vs.. Pleasant John
son, ct al, has executed bond with APP
proved security in said cause, accord
ing to law.
L. DEW. GERHARDT,
Clerk Circuit Court,
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WELL IMPROVED
with oatbuildines, fencing, etc.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-half of
the purchase money cash in hand on
day of sale, and the residue in two
equal payments, of six and twelve
months from day of sale, the deferred
payments to be evidenced by the notes
of the purchaser, bearing interest from
date, and the title to said property to
be retained until all the purchase
money has been paid.
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Hoods Pills take, easy ss' to operate. ' 25c
Specia! Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of authority vested in the
undersigned Special Commissioners by
decree of the Circuit Court of Berke-
ley County, West Virginia. entered on
the 9th day of September, 1898, in the
chancery cause of Jas. FL. Smith, Ad-
ministrator, ETC., vs. Pleasant johnson,
ct al, therein pending, they will offer
House, in Martinsburg, West Virginia,
on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
Court News.

The case OF William Lowry against the
Richmond Traction Company for inJu-
ries ALLEGED TO have been received, was
begun yesterday in the Law ana Equity
Court An adjournment was taken last
evening until this morning
Joseph Bumbach patriotic native OF
switzerland. yesterday morning took the
oath OF allegiance TO the government or
the United states. and announced his IN
tenuon Of enllsung in the army 10 fight
Spain.
I'm the Circuit Court John r. Hughes
qualified as sheriff of The city OF Rch-
mond. Fleming Meredith as deputy
sheriff. and Hon. David G. Richardson
as Commemorative Attorney
I'm the Chancery Court the VIII or
Joseph Strause was admitted TO probate
and Hannah Strause qualified as eNecu-
trix The estate is valued at $l5p.
The win Of Emily i. Sprggs was adj
mittcd 90 probate.
Marriage licenses were issued by the
clerk of the Hastings Court TO the fol-
lowing parties:
George Wicks and Ellen IIazlcSrove,
daughter of Joseph Iazlegrove.
Bruce C.. BoXley and Ethel @. Whyte.
Joseph b. F1cklen and Ellen c. London.
daughter Of Daniel London.
IT, Otis Rowe and Mary p. Hancock.
daughter of James w. Hancock.
Joseph S. Wood and A. u. Montgomery
oualined as justices OF the peace for JEFF
fcrson Ward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
CUTTING CASE DISMISSED.
Justice John Found Nothing I'm IL
Made a Collection.

The proceedings in the Police Court yes
terday were as follows:
The continued case Of Douglas Clarke
and Henry Jones (coiored) charged WIN
cutting Bob White, excited consIdeIduIe
interest, as Douglas Clarke was married
IN the Police Court few days ago.
Bob told of the assault upon him. ana
how a knife had broken in his shoulder.
and his finger cut TO the bone.
Sergeant Matthews, Or. Cunningham.
Oficer Ogelvie and Fred Ross, MEMBER
OF the col0rcd m ilita, all testified as 20
what they knew about the case. The
broken knife blade was put In evidence.
the same having been found in White
clothing by Captain T. w. Cunningham
Ross testified positively that Douglas
clarke did the cutting, after White had
cut at him three times. Jones. me SAID,
had not used q knife but struck MIN
With lis fist on the back of the neck.
White. he said. was drunk. armed with
knife and was responsible Tor the
whole trouble.
Henry Jones. who was represented by
Mr. y. Thomas M0sby was put on the
stand and swore he oidn't cut White.
The case was dismissed without cere-
mony by Justice John.
II. Simmons. was charged with defraud-
ing Mrs H. J.. Savage ont or BOARD
bin of So Mrs. Savage keeps a boarding
house al 1905 cast Broad street
Mrs Savage was unwilling to have the
young man punished. but she wanted her
money. and seemed 90 think that he
would pay it if given time. Justice John
continued the case until July 9th.
John Frederick. a white man whose
residence is I'm Petersbgrg was up ON a
charge of drunkenness. Tie plead so nara
for his release that Justice John let him
so.
VIM. IT. Jackson. colored. was charged
with cursing and abusing some white
bows. more particularly one r. =. Lee
clair. The trend Of the evidence seemed
20 show that each OF the parties had
cursed the other. but no one knew par
ticularly. so the case went over until
Saturday for further information.
Arthur Tienor and Hunter Morris were
accused ~ riding their bicycles in Chim-
borazo Park contrary 10 ordinance.
The bows were fined 81 each.
Mahala Hickman, Fannie Madison ana
Sissle Davis. next appeared before the
throne Mahala was accused Of stealing
q lot OF sheets. the property Of Mrs
Newton. As Il was evident that the wit
nosses bore q spite against Mahala, the
Justice discharged her.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30

The funeral Of Mr.. w. G.. Ammons TOOK
Mace yesterday afternoon at o'clock
from leigh-Street Baptist church The
honoIpry pall-boarers were:
Messrs. r. a. Gary, 7. II. Peace, George
A. Goode. j. NJ Godsey. S. A. Woodhn
III. w. CottreM. Rowland H. Childrey j..
Il. Allen. l.. &. Garrison. and r. Morri-
settle. his brother deacons OF Leigh
street Baptist church; Messrs. Joseph
Bryan. ]. J. Montague George Jones,
and DR.. John II. Hinchman, representing
his friends az large.
The rest Of the honorary pall-bearero
we're from the secret societies. as fol-
lows: Richmond Lodge, no. 10, Masons,
W. II. Williams; ROane Lodge, No. l3J
J. O. O. T., w. j. Westwood and w \
Clarke. Jr. Damon Lodge No. Z. X. of
T.. w. b. Haynes and r. T.. Smith;
Union Council, No. o. Royal Arcanum,
Nelson White. Rowland HIN. W i. Car
Hex, and y. *. white; Richmond Assem-
bly, No. 30. r. S. OF Good Fellows, An
drew Gin and Gus Pcay.
The funeral OF Mrs. Isabella Jerdone
lly took place yesterday morning az ~
o ,lOck from 81. James Episcopal church.
The intermont was made in Hollywood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION
OF RICHMOND.

Richmond, Va, June % lhN.
Tho attention OF all customers OF the
Banks IS called 20 the following provl-
eions OF the War Revenue Law imposing
n stamp-tax on all checks drafts. ana
notes. dated on and after July !. loas;
All Checks and Sight or Demand Drafts
REQUIRE "a two-cent stamp; Time Drafts
ana Promissory Notes. not exceeding one
hundred dollars. two cents; and for each
additional one hundred dollars or frac-
tional part thereof I'm excess OF one nun
dred dollars, two cents.
When the stamp Is used. the person
using or amxlng the same shall write or
STAMP thercupOn the initials OF his name
and the date upon which the same Is
used so that the same may not again
be used.
Ii is further stated I'm this act that
anv violation OF the foregoing provisions
shall be deemed n misdemeanor. and may
be punished by fine and imprisonment, or
both AT tFts discretion Of the Court
BY recent Negotiable Instruments sta
tute PASSED by our Legislature. every
negotiable instrument dated on or after
July /. is9S. is payable al the time hXed
therein without tho Days Of Grace
GEO. l. CHRISTIAN.
President
7 W. Sinton. Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
He HAD MANY CALLERS.
Yesterday Busy Time with Collector
Brady.

Bfaul.
A steady stream Of people called at the
office Of Collector OF Internal Revenue
Brady yesterday to ASK scores oil oues-
lions with reference to the operations OF
the new revenue law.
The Collector has ruled that manufaet~
urers OF tobacco exclusively for expert
are liable to the special tax under the
provisions of section 1 OF the War Reve-
nue. Act The Department has sustained
the collector.
A gentleman inquired II a merchant
who receipts his regular monthly Dill 10
a patron has to put q stamp on the re-
ceIpt. Collector Brady decided that the
law did not require this TO be done.
A meeting OF the tobacco trade has
been called for Friday morning at 10
o'clock TO consider some OF the features
OF the new revenue law that goes INTO
effect on that date.
Members of the trade are considerably
stirred up over Collector Brady's con.
struction of the following paragraph un'
der schedule 3.
"Warehouse receipts for any goods.
merchandise or property Oh any klna
held on storage in any public or private
warehouse or yard except receipts tof
agricultural products deposited by ths
actual grower tncFeof III tnS iebW'3
course OF trade TO- sale. twenty-five
cents: Provided. That the stamp duties
imposed by the foregoing schedule ou
manIfests, bins OF lading, and passage
tickets shall not apply to steamboats, OF
other vessels plying between ports OF tins
United States and ports in British North
America"
Colonel Brady. Internal Revenue Coli
lector has put his construction on thif
part OF the law. the tobacconists have
nut theirs. and the two do not at al!
agree. The matter will be taken &c
Washington. and even into the courts.
II Is likely. II II Is necessary to do so
Mr.. T.. I. Crump has been named By
the president OF the trade a COMMITTEES
OF one TO 90 to Washington and lay the
matter before the Revenue Department.
there. Mr. Crump has telsgraphed Con-
gresham Lamb TO arrange 70 90 WIN
him, and also 10 make an engagemen,
for senator Daniel 10 accompany them.
Mr.. crump went to Washington last
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
EXTENSION OF SOUTHERN RAIL
WAY TRAINS Nos. II AND ~,
KEYSVILLE ACCOMMODATIONS.
TO CHASE CITY, VA.

Commencing June nth southern Rail
way trains Nos II and II. heretofore ope-
rated between Richmond and keysville'
will he extended and operated between
Richmond and Chase city. Va. on the
following schedule: Leave Richmond b
J.. NJ. arrive Keysville S.f5 =. NJ; arrive
chase city ego p. ". Returning leave
Chase CITY 5.2i 4. NJ: Keysville a. NJ.
arriving Richmond $40 a VI. daily except
Sunday
The extension Of this train. together
with the low summer rste 10 Chase city
and return. will anduce many 10 visit
this popular resort. in addition 10 the
regular summer excursion tickets issued
TO Chase City. the Southern viii sell tck-
cts on Saturday Of each week return.ns
following Monday. Richmond TO Chase CIT
AZ rate OF one fare for the round trip.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
Mr.. FORD KNOCKED DOWN.
The Hotel Man Gets Into Trouble with
Clerk Broaddus,

There was excitement. and plenty OF IT,
in the lobby OF Ford's Hotel late Tuesday
afternoon.
The trustees Of the Ford estate have
lately, by order OF the Chancery court,
taken charge OF the hotel property and
placed Clerk Broaddus In control or II
Mr.. Broaddus discharged an old en-
ploye OF the motel. who had been engaged
by Mr.. Ford. The latter gentleman mas
been spending some time at his farm In
Gloucester. Yesterday he came up 10 the
city and became quite angry when he
learned of what Mr.. Broaddus had done.
MIR. Ford ana his sen. Mr. Willie Ford
had an interview with Mr.. Broaddus who
explained why he had discharged the en-
pioye IN question. This seemed TO satis-
~ the elder Ford who retired 10 his
room.
Later in the evening he insisted on
having some changes made In one OF the
rooms and because Mr.. Broaddus objected
Mr. Ford lost his temper He made an
~itaek on the manager In the lobby or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
THEIR WORK ENDED.
lanes River and Police Committees
Conclude the Session.

The Committee on James River I'M
movement met promptly at O'clock
Chairman Vaughan presiding.and present
Nessrs. Mosby Picot Christian Capers'
Ferguson. HARRISON and Ellyson
Mr.. A. II. Mcdowell reported remain
inc TO the credit Of the committee fol-9'
on the half yearly expenses.
CAPTAIN Thomas Cunningham was an
sent from the meeting through a misuh'
derstandlng and the pay roll could not
he approved as usual. on motion OF MAJ.
Gamers however. the committee ordered
the amount paid when properly audited
by the chairman.
on motion of Major Capers the chalr-
man and city Engineer were authorized
20 receive and approve the report Oh
Captain Cunningham when presented.
On motion of Mr.. MosST. SECONDED by
Major Gamers. a vote of thanks was eN-
tended the chairman Mr.. James l.
vaughan. FOR his fidelity and courtesy.
AIR vaughan. who rotires from service
~ the CITY on July lst, returned hearty
thanks for the honor done him.
Tbe minutes were read In the rough
aud approved. The committee then adj
journed.
1
i,p,s session. concluded a service OF ten
years on the committee During that
time he has never missed meeting.
COMMITTEE OK POLICE.
Tho Committee on Police met at 4:8l
o'clock Yesterday afternoon, there belns
present Afessrs. Blanks chairman. Seay
Whalen and Williams.
The pay roll for June, amounting 70
81. SO IS. was approved; also. bills to the
amount OF S3s2.S.
Bids for painting and kalsomlnins az
tho second station were opened. ana the
contract was awarded 20 w. +. Bethel
for $500
Amounts remaining on hand In the va
rlous departments are as follows Pay
roll SB16l75: contingent fund, N2AH
patrol wagon fund, N.OO&
The committee then adjourned, over
looking the thanks" programme which
has been carried out by the other com
| unittcos
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
Broad-Street Park.

The performance OF pleasure joys mer
rily on at the Broad-street Park vaun~
Vile this week and the audience nightly
appIauds the artists and their acts
Arnesen. the hand balancer. Is the itaf
OF the company. He has easily become
the center OF all eyes by his famous
feats OF balancing in Sensational poss
lions. Gladys ST. Ohm sings amid nat.
tering applause and lie Petite Grace "
a bon bon OF childish sweetness when
she initiates IN her songs the older souc!
rettes. FaTell and starck are ecmicai
tricksters upon the bike, and sam Adams
funny as he can be and the musical pair.
Campbell and Beard are great fayerifesr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
r.onsfers of Real Estate.

piobr,ond. Thomas II. Briggs and VIE
80 Lewis, II feet on west slde Con
cord street. north OF Leigh SUBJECT u
deed of trust for S2o559' Woo .,-, pov-
Mary Dixon's executor 10 Loulsa e Ss.,
zeui. iG Is feet on west SIDE I"e .la -'''''
street. 100 feet, nortn or MANI ,ss a.,
Iob1 Does- and wife 10 X trahclohe,
% feet on south Second street,
corner Coutts $500 w u
~ p-ootTine n feet on west side seventh
s,root XIX 1-S feet north OF Leigh, N'Ho.
Aueustus Grifin's trustee 10 henry IL
past,sr,,iIle 10 1-3 feet on east SIDE Ran
doInh street. 81 1-3 feet south OF ChaHih'
''s saTna 70 Willie 3. Tenant. 10 l-3 feet
IN cast side Randolph street. o. ieet
south Of Chaffin, $500 80
Ola Dominion Building and Loan Asso-
ciatton 10 sally Morton Cunning nam, vic
ne Prank w. Cunningham ~ teet on
Twentv-ninth street, northeast corner
Main. 5000 -. v,-.r,or Z,
poar1s "a feet on south side Nicholson
s.reef On feet west Of Fulton. 800
rrevIer &. Tlmore's trustees to James
~ vou0ban. % 9 l-L-l2 feet on north side
aTIrover street, q SIS feet west OF VINE
- Henrlco: Crump & Cooke. special com,
r,lssioners. 10 Henry S. Wallersteln' %
geet on Grove road. southeast corner
strawberry street. and 30 feet on south
side Grove road. l07 feet east OF Straw
berry street. S1.4%. -, =,
Jacob r. Dietrich and VIE 70 ~ v
KeNer Il 90 feet on west slde Iwen'y-
eighth street. eO feet north Of X N'2m
Ida r. and J. Newton GORDON 70 va
Dominion Building ard Loan AssocLa.ion'
sontb * feet Of lot II, and north % feet.
adjoining same. -.
T II. Refer 20 r. Jacob Dietrich. IN ID
ocres near Nine-Mile road. 2i-2 miles
yrom Richmond. and = Is acres near
cralghton road. $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30

tho hotel using his walking STICK IN Ms
cqyorfs 10 strike Mr. Broaddus
The latter retreated and being elo o.'ay
PRESSED bv Mr.. Ford picked up st .,.>
and struck the former proprietor on tno
head Mr.. Ford fell 10 the hoo' w.
blood flowing freely from d sash "'o"'
six inches long. 49,. ,rooas
Ar willie Ford hearing Of the fracas
,,,Sbsd aown from his room and hsht
between himself and Mr.. Broadaus was
prevented by persons IN the LOBBY
Mr. A. J. Ford was quite badly hu sl.
mr. Christopher Tompkins was sent Tor
and came and sewed up inc Wouiu l;
AR Ford IS in his room at '"0
sufrering considerable pain. .os
Mr. Broaddus expressed much resret
over what had occurred and he was very
much panied to think that he 80 n, tar
lost his temper as to use a stick on MI
Ford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
SEVERELY CUT.
Charles Scott Stabbed 10y Eugene wal
ton-Mr. Montgomery Hurt.

Charles Scott. a colored boy, was
severely cut in a fight with Eugene Wal
tom. another negro. at the corner OF
Brook avenue aud Leigh street yesterday
afternoon.
Dr. GWathmey came IN charge or me
ambulance and dressed SCOTS wounds
after which he took him 20 his home.
No. 1O7 west Leigh street His condition
Is serious.
The physician found Scott suffering
from two cuts. one In the left side just
below <he ribs. three inches long and
half am inch deep. and the other IN the
LEFT arm. two and a half inches long
Mr. Montgomery. who lives al Chest-
nut Hill and works at the Locomotive
Works fell I'm n pit al the latter place
yesterday morning and fractured his left
leg.
lie was taken 10 his home by DIT.
Gwathmey and his injury treated
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-30
TO SUCCEED PROF. MITCHELL.
Prof. y. w. Downcr 20 Teach at Rich
mond College.


During Professor Mitchell's year of alb
gcnce from Richmond College his depart
ment VIII be taught by Professor J. w.
Downcr. Of Richmond.
The Committee on Instruction. OF Wnlch
Hon. j. j.. NJ. Curry is chairman. held a
number OF meetings and considered many
names before reaching a decision but IL
was al last unanimously resolved 10 oiier
tine position 10 Mr.. Downer. This gentle
man has notified President Boatwrieht on
his acceptance. and win enter upon his
duties next September. lie Will nave en-
tire charge for one year OF the four
classes in the Department OF Latin Ian
gIage. and Literature.
Professor DOwncr viii 80 10 Richmond
College with the highest recommenda-
tons. lie is n Master of Arts Of the Uni
vcrsity of Virginia. and has completed the
FUN scholastic work of that institution Tor
the Ph. d. degree. lie is 30 years Of age
and has had eight years experience IN
teaching
soon after leaving the university hr.
Downor taught Latin I'm thc Charlottes-
vile High School for two sessions.
During the past session ne mas
taught Latin I'm McCabc's University
School IN this city.