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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

to secure modification of the civil r.
vice law and rules, in which he has
been conspicuous among the leaders,
is a sham, and says he intends, il
within his power, aud he thinks it is,
to see that every member Of the House
is put on record on this question be-
fore the close Of the present session
There is reason for the belief that
President Mckinley would have is.
sued an order materially modifying
the civil service rules before this. had
not bis attention been so fully taken
up with matters following upon the
De LONE letter and the destruction OF
the Maine
The failure to secure unanimous
consent for the House to take up the
bill, already passed by the Senate,
providing for the enlistment of two
additional regiments of artillery. in
order that the government might
properly man the batteries of heavy
guns which have been planted in con-
nection with our seacoast defenses,
owing to Democratic objections,
speaks much louder to observant per.
sons than do the war whoops which
certain Democrats have recently been
indulging in. This temporary delay
will not affect the bill, which will be
passed this week, but it should serve
as pointer for all intelligent persons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
Order Of utilization.

The State of West Virginia.
At rules held in the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court of Berkeley County,
the 9TH day of February, 1898.
II G. Berry, plaintiff,
L. M. Hoke, Willis A. r. Hoke, w.
Blackwell, j. Wilson Humbird. Joseph
Spriggs, trustee, The National Bank OF
Martinsbnrg. corporation, William L.
Stewart, its president, II III. Emmert,
its attorney, The Peoples National Bank
OF Martinsburg, corporation, r II.
Wilson, It's cashier, and M I. lngles,
trustee.
The object OF the above suit Is TO OBJ
tain decree in favor OF the plaintiff
and his assignees against the defendant,
VIM. Blackwell. for $l0S3.76, with inter-
est thereon from May 2, 1895, and costs
Of suit; to set aside the satisfaction en-
tered by the Natianal Bank of Martins
burg, of judgment rendered by said
court in Its favor against l.. NJ Hoke,
said Blackwell, and the plaintiff for
$1960.S3, with interest thereon from
April 10, 1895, and costs; to surrogate the
said plaintiff and his assignces. to the
said Judgment, and the lien thereof on
the real estate OF the said Blackwell, and
subject it to such lien by sale or other
wise; and to obtain decree against~aid
National Bank of Martinsburg, for any
loss or damage which the said Berry or
his assignees may sustain on account Of
such entry of satisfaction, and it appear
ing on affidavit filed in this suit, that the
said defendants, w. A. Il. Hoke, Jos.
Sprigg. trustee, and j Wilson Humbird
are non-residents of this State, they
hereby required to appear 1t the said
Clerks office within one month from
the 18th day of Feb. 1885, (the date OF the
first publication hereof,) and do what is
necessary to protect their interests in
this matter.
L. ID. w. GERHARDT,
Nj T. INGLES, Clerk.
Attorney for Plaintiff Feb IL, '9S-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing TO the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and observation-disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try II. Donot accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kK NEW YoaS. M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
A BIT OF WAR TALK.

There has been no definite news re-
ceived from the committee iuvestigat.
ing the cause of the blowing up Of
the Maine. All news gathered is only
through the energy OF correspondents
nothing official being given out. We
give below a few dispatches which
speak for themselves;
HAVANA, March a.-The situation
in Havana has become decidedly more
alarming during the last twenty-fonr
hours. The arrival of the Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya from New York arous.
ed all the latent enthusiasm, and last
night the city was ready for an out
break Of any kind.
/ Officials at the palace were more
alarmed than foreign residents, as
they did not know what direction the
demonstration that seemed imminent
might take.
KEY WEST, FLA, March ) -Activ-
ity in the batteries and talk OF Off
| GERS convince one that the Spa nish
believe the hour Of hostilitieS is near
AT hand.
Americans walk streets unmolesi-
ed. Publicly there is now no sign of
| the hatred toward them to be ielt by
the volunteers and lower classes. an
which crops out from time to time.
The arrival Of more Spanish war
ships is eagerly awaited by the most
loyal element. The volunteers are
more restless. So much Tor the city.
| AS to the Maine the tell .ale plates
from her bottom found yesterday con.
firm more fully the theory now ac-
cepted as proven by Americans, that
only a submarine mine could have
caused the disaster.
The report has been circulated in
Havana for two days that the loss OF
the ship has been already officially
set down as due to a submarine mine,
4 because of the latest discoveries made
by divers, and that dispatch to that
effect was sent from Havana to Wash
ington.
c. II. Wolfes, captain of the local
company Uniform Rank, Knights OF
| Pythias, has received orders from c.
c.. West, commander of the Second
Regiment. to drill his company at
least twice a week. The services of
the regiment have been rendered the
government, in case Of war with Spain.
4 Governor Atkinson and Adjutant-
General Appleton have received many
/ letters from men throughout the
State offering to enlist for war with
Spain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
PUBLIC SALE
or vAUAnIE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The undersigned vii. sell at public
sale az their residence on the Samuel J.
Williamson farm, three miles from Fell
ing Wsters. and enc and a half miles
northwest OF Marlowe post office and
a quarter of mile from Cedar Grov Q
schoolhouse, on
Saturday March IL. 1898,
commencing at 10 O'clock a, m, all the
following personal property
Head of Horses.
They ale good work horses, work any
where you hitch them, and in good or
der.
3 Head of Cattle.
Two milch cows In ane order. bun,
part Holstein, in fine order SOW and
pigs.
Farming Utensils
One 9-horse wagon In good order,
spring wagon, graindrill, In good or
der, Walter A. Wood mower, horse
rake, as good AS new; | dog cart cut
ting box, square harrow, A harrow,
spring tooth harrow. paG Of shevings,
l'barshear plow, Oliver chilled; 2 show
e plows. | single shovel plow falling
top buggy. corn eoverer; 2 sets breech-
bands, | set front gears, 2 sets pillow
gears, . collars, 9 blind brides, sets
harness, 2 harness brides. riding br idle,
riding saddle 2 dung forks, 2 pitoh forks,
scoop shovel, dirt shovels, mattock,
digging iron, cross cut saw, buck saw,
grindstone log chain, breast and butt
chains, double and single trees, spread
ers, side saddle, hand saw and lot Of
old iron.
Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
Safe, 3 tables, 2 cooking stoves, ten
plate stoves,2 corner cupboard, 2 bureaus,
book case, eight-day grandfather clock,
4 bedsteads, copper kettle, iron kettles,
washing machine, churn and stand,
2 handle tubs, half bushel and peck
measure, rocking chairs, set of chairs,
chest, carpet, vinegar, meat, lard, pota-
toes, apple butter and many other articles
too numerous TO mention.
Terms Of Sale
A credit of nine months will be given
on all sums of $40 and upwards, the pur-
chaser to give note with approved secur I
ity, negotiable and payable at the Liti-
zen's National Bank of Martinsburg,
with interest from date, II paid AZ ma
turity interest remitted Under $40
cash. No property to he removed until
terms are complied with.
ID. T. WILLIAMSON,
J. G. WILLIAMSON
j. Y Quinn, Auc.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of the authority vested In
me by deed Of trust dated the Goth day
of July, 1896 and Of record in the office
of the clerk of the County Court of
Berkeley County, w. Va, in deed book
No. 93 page 431, made by J. e. Wolford
and wife, will offer at public auction
at the front door of the court house In
Martinsburg, w. Va, on
Saturday, March S, 1898, at 1880 p. m.
That very desirable Two story Frame
House, with stable attached, located on
the Martinsburg and Williamsport turn
pike at Falling Waters, in Berkeley
County, W. Va, now occupied by J w.
Emerson as store room; also with wa
ter right to certain stream of water on
the lands of Jas. l.. Cunningham eTI"in-
ing the above described premises; the
Improvement are well located for i
country store and are in good condition
and carry with them 81 poles of land,
being the same property conveyed to j.
f. w olford by deed of Nelson L.. Speoker
dated the 22d day of Nov 1881 and recofd-
ed In the Office OF the clerk of the Coun-
ty Court of Berkeley County, w. Va,
in deed book No, IS, page 34i. and also
by deed of Jas. L. Cunningham and wife
dated the 28th day Of October, 1886, and
of record in said clerks office in deed
book No. SO, page 27S. Possession given
April /, 1893.
Terms of Sale.-One-third Of the pur-
chase money cash. the residue in two
equal payments of six and twelve months,
the deferred payments to be evidenced
by the negotiable promisory note of the
purchaser, bearing interest from date,
and secured by deed of trust on the
property sold. II. IL. EAMERT,
Feb. 10. est Trustee.
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Marlowe.

The dirt roads of this vicinity are
in a very bad condition at this writ
ing.
The German Baptist meeting is
still in progress at this place. Four
Joined the church and were baptized
in the Potomac, Tuesday. A large
crowd witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs. Emily Flemming, mother of
Mrs. John lands, of this vicinity,
died at the home of the latter, last
Tuesday night. Funeral services
were held at Clearspring, her former
home. She was about Is years Of
age.
Thomas Drake, our village carpet
weaver, seems to be very busy as we
hear his shuttle flying back and forth
and see the rags coming in and car
pet going out.
Miss Fannie Lloyd was visiting
Miss Jennie Murphy, Tuesday.
Rev. Busey preached to large con-
gregation, Sunday night. He will
preach again in two weeks and that
will be his last sermon before con-
ference.
Mrs. Nettie Harris and son, of Mar
tinsburg. spent Sunday with relatives
in this vicinity. c. f. d.
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FARM FOR SALE!

FOUR HUNDRED Acres, in Back
Greek Valley, near Jones Spring. 200
acres cleared, balance in timber. Two
story dwelling and barn, never-failing
spring, fruit for family use. Half cash
and balance to suit purchaser. A bar
gain to quick buyer. Write THE HER
AID for particulars. If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

Rev. L. Edwards, pastor of the En-
glish Baptist church at Minersville,
Pa, when suffering with rheumatism,
was advised to try Chamberlain S
Pain Balm. He says; "a few appli-
cations of this liniment proved great
service to me. 1t subdued the inf1am-
nation and relieved the pain. Should
any sufferer profit by giving Pain
Balm trial it will please me-" For
sale by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
For Rent.

The twostory building, store room
below. with stable and corn house also a
large yard in rear, now occupied by
Lewis Kosleschatz, dealer in furniture
on West Martin street, next TO Central
Opera House. For information call on
0 address, j. n THATCHER
Martinsburg, w Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
FARMS At PRIVATE SALE!

have five farms for sale cheap.
One contains 60 acres; six miles from
Martinsburg, one mile from G. V. r II.
station.
One contains 70 acres; eight miles from
Martinsburg, one mile from 9. V. II. Il.
station.
One contains 100 acres; two and half
miles from Martinsburg. Good truck
and fruit land
One contains 1870 acres; three miles
from Martinsburg. First-class conditions
part bottom land
One contains 1G5 acres; one and a half
miles from Cherry Run. Excellent tim
Der. Good fruit land.
Prices, terms and particulars on appli-
cation to n. POOLE,
Feb. left Attorney.
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Cumberland



We respectfully call atten-
ton to our Dyeing and Clean
ing Works, established over q
quarter of a century. Dry
cleaning does not injure the
lustre. This is done here to
perfection. Dyeing Gentlemen's
Suits, Coats, Vests, Overcoats,
Trousers in all shades and colors.
Ladies' Dresses, Capes, Shawls,
Gloves, Wells, and Feathers
dyed in beautiful colors.
Send for catalogue and price
list or call on our agent for in
formation.
VII. H.. DORM, Agent.
MARTINSRURG, w. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Catnartic. 1Oc or &c.
II c. G. G. fail TO cure, druggists etund money
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

On account of the superabundance
of gold in the United States Treasury
vaults, about $I7o, 900, 900, the Secre-
tary of the Treasury has directed Sub
Treasurer Jordan, of New York, to re-
fuse to accept gold against the tele-
graphic transfer ofcurrency or against
ualcurrency shipments from Wash
ington to out-of-town points on orders
placed here. Greenbacks only will
be received hereafter agaiuts such
actual shipments an no telegraghiC
transfers at all will be made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
Nearing the Century Mark.

Mr.. James Staley, an old land marx
of this city is today at his residence
in the First ward celebrating his o2c
birthday anniversary, surrounded by
his friends. He is hale, hearty and
as cheerful as boy in his teens. Mr.
Staley was born at Shepherdstown,
Va, in 1906, and came to Moundsville
in 1874. For many years he was
master blacksmith at Sweney's found
ry in Wheeling, but has not worked
at his trade since I8S4.-Moundsville
Echo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK

RICHARD A. MccURDY PRESIDENT
STATEMENT
For the wear ending December 81 1897
According to the Standard Of the Insurance
Department Of the State of New York
- INCOME
Received for Premiums So, 693,201 30
From all other Sources ii, f6V,fOb "a
s54, I02, 60s 90
DISBURSEMENTS
To Polley-holders for Claims .,o.-o 900 az
To PoIicy.holders for Endow-
ments, Dividends, etc. Is,7f2,424 rs
For all other accounts 10, 900 %
$50, 1874, O00 90
ASSETS
United States Bonds and other
First Lien Loans on Bond and :.
Loans on Stocks and Bonds Is,ss0,30s 90
Real Estate 2I,6iS,454 So
Cash in Banks and Trust Com %
Accrued pa%ii Interest, Net Deferred
Premiums, etc. 0l4I,sOO 20
1858, 7s6,4s7 60
Reserve for Policies and other
Liabilities 2lS.s.s,2f5 y.
Surplus $35, 50s,104 80
Insurance and Annuities In =.
force @v1b,0o4,4oO ID
have carefully examined the foregoing Statement
and find the same to be correct liabilities calculated
by the Insurance Department.
CHARLES A. PRHLLER Auditor
From the Surplus dividend viii be spportioned
as usual
ROBERT A. GRANNlSS Wcs-PREsoEEr
Warm R. GILLETTE General Manager
ISAAC r. LLOYD "a Viee.Pfesident
FREDERIC CRomwEiL treasurer
EMORY McCLuocK Aetuav
w. W. olHPSON, General Agt,
Wheeling, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

He who knows how other people
should manage their business seldom
has any OF his own.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

Once we get the idea of war, enter
prising men are going head with their
business, and the hum of industry will
continue to be heard in the land. No
doubt the weak-kneed, the competent
and the timid will sit down in their off
ce', spending most of their time in
hunting rumOrs and dwelling on them
until they addle what few brains they
have. But the pushing, vigorous bust
ness man will 60 ahead and will, as US
nal, make money. A war like this, on
the whole, as soon as we adapt oursel-
YES to it, ought to make business better
for the time being, instead of worse;
and the first measure of adaptation
should be to give the wild-eyed rumor
fend a wide berth and to cease to waste
any further time time on men who wish
to discuss their fears rather than forge
ahead and transact business.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

Such a portion of the Maryland Ma
lila as have enlisted in the United
States service by order of the President
have taken up the line of march to de-
feud their country's honor and the cause
of humanity. The Fifth Regiment has
moved to 'Chickamauga and the two bat
,allions of the FIRST Regiment arc at
Fortress Monroe Gu: young soldiers
take with them the best wishes of the
people of the State for speedy victories
and 4 safe return. In the two battlllions
are some young men of this county to
whom, personally, We send good cheers,
feeling satisfied that our country's rePu-
tation for good soldiers will never suffer
at their hands
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27
A Life Saved.

Marvellous cures of throat and lung
affections are made daily by DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup. Miss Annie Swan,
Petersburg, Va, writes; "My brother
was attacked by bad cough and cold,
and it was thought he had consump-
ton. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup was
used, and to our great surprise it made
him well and hearty. There is no
better cure in the world than this
Syrup" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is
sold everywhere for Is cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awke
and enterprising than La Plata's Drug
Store who spare no pains to secure the
best of everything in their line for their
many customers. they now have the
valuable agency for DR.. Ling's New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is producing such Juror all over
the country oy its many startling cures
1t absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all affections of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at the
above drug store aud get bottle free
or a regular size for so cents and 81
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

Tue people were not opposed to the
expenditure of money for ships and guns
and all the appliances of war Their love
of peace rendered them anxious to avert
war, and they knew that the surest
guarantee of escape from war was pre-
paration to punish an aggressor. But
each succeeding Congress failed to res
pond to public sentiment. When We
had built a few modern cruisers and
long before the keel of a battlesbiP had
been laid, various Influential Congress
men began to cry out against "squan-
iering money on great navy" There
is more than one man in public life to-
dag whose speeches on naval bills in
years past would put him to shame if
read in connection with comments on
the events of the last seventy days.
The fact that this war found this great
rich, strong Nation utterly unprepared
has cost us many millions already, and
may cost US many more. A giant in
the full vigor of robus; health was IN
| prepared to meet an old, feeble, and al
most exhausted enemy, because the
giants wise men had neglected the most
ordinary precautions.
We do not need great standing army
but we do imperatively need such
change in our state militis system as will
furnish at least 100, 900 well-drilled and
physically capable soldiers, armed and
equipped and ready for the national ser
vice on few hours notice We do no
want National Guard" that is not t
national institution. The example o
the governor of Massachusetts, in hold
ing the National Guard" of bis stat
at home shows that there is need Of
revision of militia laws. The natiO
should have a reserve on which it ca
rely in an emergency-an armed, equip
ped and drilled reserve. That, with
} small regular army, strong navy, an
: the hes; possible system of coast defer
: ses will suffice for our.needs Has til
, hindsight of the nations oaretakers ha
{ a sufficient illumination to insure tie:
, idispensables? Pope answers Eyes,
e but experience thunders MO-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is
offering speci | inducements to tobacco
growers to ship their tobacco for inspec-
ton to its warehouses, and they have
Mr.. Henry L Mudd of this
county Inspector We are not surprIs-
ed at this, since our State warehouses
are go badly manipulated for partizan
purposes, and we believe many of our
shippers will take the advantage of the
opportunity to rebuke the Governor'siD-
reference in their management
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

derfoot to no good purpose. All Of
which is charged up to the account Of 3
plant Governor.
The Governor should reform Much
Of his misguided judgment, we are led
to believe, is due to an influence pre-
dominating in his official household, aud
The Governor should rid himself OF 1t
Oficiousness is no Evidence OF brains
and man below medioerity in point oil
Intelligence is hardly capable of advis
ing the Chief Executive officer of a
great State, and the Governor should
awaken to this fact, if be would have
his ad ninis,raticn at all satisfactory.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

There seems to be nothing the matte
with American pluck Where duty CALL
the American is pretty sure to be found
for self-relisnce and self-control In the
same class with William Anthony, ma.
rine, stands Norman Harrington, Of
Chicago, the American who, with Con
sui Bowen. faced Spanish mob If over
/ 90 at Barcelona, and when asked who
he as by the Consul, replied: Il am
Norman Harrington. of Chicago. This
is my first day in Barcelona. 1t seemed
to me as if there would be some trouble
for the eagle up there, and thought I'd
take bit Of it" The American citizen
is made up of the right kind of spirit,
and wherever there is crisis be is sure
to loom up self-possessed, able and cOur-
lgeous 1t is this quality which not
,nly gives US great commanders, but
inexcelled soldiers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

A call for meeting of Maryland
League of Republican Clubs has been
made to meetin Bait more on the 22nd
Of June. 1t is to be hoped that all the
clubs of this section will take an interest
and attend the meeting The great Sc
cret to party success is organization,
and to perfect this it takes time A
reunion of the clubs will be the forerun-
ner of active steps to be taken to keep
the State in the Republican column this
fall
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

A felt want is that gnawing at the
stomach after you have eaten a full meal
and can't eat any more, and yet there is
that feeling as though you had eaten
nothing. What is wanted then is dose
of Simmons Liver Regulator, the hesl
Dyspepia cure, for that is what thai
gnawing means. rs mmons Liver Re-
gulator is all that is recommended fol
Indigestion "A, R. Dyche, London
KY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-05-27

Note should be taken of the fact that
the first real summer like thunder storm
of the season occurred IN the 10th in
slant. 1t is an old-time saying among
rural disciples of early weather-lOre that
the date on which the first storm occurs
indicates the number that will occur
during the season.