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Many Anxious to Serve.

Captain Black, the United States recruit
ing officer in this city, is doing a land Of
flee business these DAYS. Yesterday twenty
three men were accepted and forwarded
TO an army rendezvous, while fifteen were
held over until to-day.
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Ren. stoonr Mnnts to BE Chnplain.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, May l2.-Rev. j. f.
Stoops pastor of the Evangelical Church of
this city. is disappointed man. tie has
been at indianapolis for two days endeavor-
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Death of John d. ballard.

John Dayton Ballard, well-known In
danapolis citizen, died last night at his
home, 2211 North Pennsylvania street, of
congestion of the brain. He was connected
with the Ballard Ice Cream Company, and
had been in business in Indianapolis for
MANY wears. He was fifty-one years of age.
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UemoriaI-Dav Committee.

The committee in charge of the pro-
gramme on Memorial day, May 80, met last
night at the Statehouse, but took none but
preliminary action. Judge d. w. Howe was
named to be orator of the day. All the
committees reported excellent progress, and
the finances are in good shape.
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CoIored Volunteers.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, May 1.-THE eolored peo-
pie of this city met last night and organ
lied a company. Several patriotic speeches
were made by leading coored men of the
city.
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ing to secure a position as chaplain of one
of the Indiana regiments, but was unsuc-
ceSSful
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DunIap's Celebrated Hats
BIG FOUR ROUTE.
Cincinnati Excursion, Sunday, Ma
10, 1893.
81 Round Trip.

Special train leaves indianapolis Union
Station 7:30 a. m. Returning, leaves Cincin-
natl Central Union Station Z p. IN. Cali at
Big Four offices. No. East Washington
street and Union Station.
Fl. M. BRONSON, A. G. p. A.
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Fair Ground Trains,

Insure with German Fire Insurance of Tn
diara General offices. 20 South Delaware
street. Fire, tornado and explosion.
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McGiiliard Agency Co. Fire insurance.

PIN olives SOC per bottle. r. NJ. MUELLEF
3O5 Massachusetts, avenue. Phone $40.
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Carpets cleaned for 75c per room. HOWARD
CARPET CLEANING WORKS. Phone GIG.
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Kimball pianos. Carlin & Lennox. . E. Market st
Feed your horse JANEs's Dustless Oats.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10
VICTORY FOR SLAUGHTER HOUSE.

Charlestown, W. Va, Dec 5.-In
the Circuit Court OF Jefferson coun-
ty Judge Faulkner in the case OF
the corporation of Charles Town
against WIS. Merchant, decided in
favor ofthe defendant. Some months
ago the corporation passed an or:
dinance prohibiting the killing of
any animal within the Corporate limit.
Dir. Merchant has had a slaughter
house in the corporate limits for
several years and paid no attention
to the ordnance and continued to
kill cattle. He was arrested and
brought before the mayor, who fined
him SIS, and at his request it was
raised to $40 in order that he might
carry it to the Circuit Court. Judge
Faulkner held that the ordinance
would prohibit even the shooting Of
a Cog in the Corporate limits and was
unreasonable. The decision is con:
sidered big victory for the owners
of slaughter houses-Baltimore Sun.
The above is misleading The
ordinance in reference to slaughter
houses had no connection with the
case. The case tried, was upon q
separate and distint ordinance pro-
viding a penalty for "the killing OF
any animrl,' and that the Judge
very properly held void. Municipal
authorities have always the right to
license and regulate slaughter
houses for the public good, but the
"killing of any animal" is different
question.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10
R. R. Officials Quote Bible.

Some time ago the trunk lines
which we're allowed a differential fare
to western points under the agree
ment, we're surprised to learn that
the standard lines had secretly put
into effect, lower rates from Buffalo
to the Pacific coast, and had re-
quested western connections to so
arrange their rates as to make them
the same as the rates enjoyed by the
differential lines. Representatives OF
these connections met and organized
for action, with Mr.. David B. Mar.
tin Manager Passenger Traffic of
the B. & o., as Chairman. They
sent a telegram, to the officials of
the other line protesting and regret.
ting such action, to which one of the
first replies received, was from Geo.
II. Daniels, of the New York Cen
trail, and it reads as follows:
"D. B. Martio, Baltimore, Md:
| think it would be an opportune
time for you to read the forty-first
verse of the sixth chapter of the
Gospel, according to St. Luke"
Mr.. Martin, after some difficulty,
found the chapter, which reads as
follows:
And why beholdest thou the
mote that is in thy brothers. eye,
but perceivest not the beam that is
in thine own eye"
Mr.. Martin did a little Biblical
research on his own hook, and wired
Mr.. Daniels as follows:
"Your telegram December 2. We
have been guided through life by
the teachings of st. Luke, and fully
concur that his sixth chapter is very
appropriate to the case in point, and
for your personal application would
advise reading last half OF verse i'm
mediately following.
D. B. MARTIN"
The last half of the following
verse reads as follows:
"Thou hypocrite, cast first the
beam out Of thine own eye, and thou
shalt see clearly to pull out the
mote that is in thy brothers. eye.p
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10
Our Representatives in Congress.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 4.-The
representatives of West Virginia in
the National Legislature are all
here except Captain Dovener Sena.
tor Faulkner and family arrived on
Friday, and are at No. ITO Six
teenth street. northwest; Senator
Elkins and family are at their home,
at 1926 K street, northwest; Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Dovener will be
at the Hotel Varnum. Mr.. Dovener
is detained at Wheeling by a muir
der case in which he is attorney for
the defense; Representative Dorr is
at the Hotel johnson, and Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Dayton and Rep
resentative Miller are at the Var
mum, their place of abode last win
ter. Senator Faulkner's younger
daughter will make her debut in So
cicty this winter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10
HORRIBLE CRIME.
Hundreds Of Men Securing the Country
In Search of the Assaiiant.


Frederick, Md, Dec. miss
Theresia Stitely, progressing
young lady about twenty-four
years of age, and daughter of Will
liam A. Stitely, a farmer, near
W oodsboro', Frederick county, was
brutality assaulted by tramp near
her fathers home, about 8 o'clock
Monday afternoon. Miss Stitely
had been doing some shopping in
WoodsborC ard as her father only
lived hall mile from the town she
started TO walk home.
She vas within 80 yards Of her
homo when she was confronted by a
short, thick-se man, who, pfoduc-
ing a revolver, threatened to kill her
instantly if she uttered a scream.
Becoming so terrified at the mans
manner she had scarcely time to re-
cover her senses when he dealt her
a terrific blow on the side of tie
head, knocking her senselsss to the
grouLd. She was then dragged to
the side of the road in lonely spot
and assaulted and sbamefully treat
ed. The crime was committed with
in one hundred yards of Milton
Ruby's farm, but, as the young lady
was prevented from making any
outcry, the attention of the farm
hands, was not attracked.
As soon as she regained con-
seriousness she went home in a half
dazed condition and informed her
father of what had occurred. Mount
ing his horse he went to Woods
boro', and soon three hundred men,
mounted and afoot, started in pur-
suit of the culprit.
The scene of the outrage was Wis
tied and traced, but soon lost. For
miles around every barn and patch
of woodland was searched.
Later in the evening suspicious
looking tramp was arrested and
taken to Woodsboro.' A report
spread that the man had been cap
tured, when a mob assembled and
cries OF Lynch mimi were made,
but the mob was kept back by the
officers until Miss Stitely could iden-
tify him. When taken before her
she promptly said he was not the
man and he was released.
Miss Stitely's assailant is describ-
ed as short and thick set, weighing
about one hundred and sixty pound.
His face was covered with a stub
by red beard and he wore pointed
shoes. Miss Stitely received a bad
blow in the face, and bruised spot
on her neck shows that she was also
struck there. She has nearly re.
covered from the shock OF her ter
rible experience and says she can
positively indemnity her assilant.
It is thought he has taken freight
train on the Western Maryland
Road, which runs in close proximity
to Woodsboro.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10
The Charge Against Bowers.

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 3.-U.
S. Fish Commissioner, Mr.. Bowers
who has been charged by Secretary
Kerr, OF tie Democratic Committee
with violating the Civil Service law
by furnishing transportation to
voters, in an interview says:
/ received communication from
the Civil Service Commission in
which they transmitted a copy of
Mr.. Kerr's charges. l have not
violated the Civil Service law, and
while it is not obligatory upon me
to make any statement of my acts,
l have no hesitancy in doing so, al
though have refrained from be-
ing drawn into a controversy by
saying anything. A number of
railroad tickets were sent TO the
Republican voters by the Republican
State Central Committee Of West
Virginia and my connection with
the MATES was simply in the cap
acity of tansmitter, because I knew
those who should receive the tickets.
la thus acting as transmitter / acted
in individual capacity. / did
not purchase from my private means
ticket for a single office holder.
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$4,000 Damages VS.. o. R. R. Co.

Parkersburg, W. Va, Dec. t.
The case of John Mock, Of Pitts
burg, VS.. the Ohio River Railroad
Company, for $4,000 damages for
injuries received in a wreck of the
private car Virginia, carrying Mock
superintendent of bridges of the
road, and party of officials on an
inspection trip in 1890, was ended
in the Circuit Court today by the
jury awarding the plaintiff damages.
Both plaintiff and defendant demur-
red to the evidence when it was sub.
mitted, and the attorneys for the
railroad asked that the verdict be
set aside as excessive and demurrer
will be argued at future day.
If We are not mistaken, Mr.. Abel
Hunter, of this place, an engineer of
the B. & o. R. R., was one of the
persons, very severely injured in the
wreck, to such an extent, that at the
time, it was thought he would not
recover.-Ed:
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QUESTIONABLE ELECTION.

This paper has always held as
proper, the right OF State Senators
to enlist as soldiers and do battle
for their country, without mourning
the penalty of losing their status in
civil position. 1t is as much their
right, as it is their duty, 80 to do, in
common with any other patriot of
high or lower degree. If as a SOL
der, he is appointed and commits
stoned an officer, it makes him none
the less soldier in the service Of
his country, dear and precious alike
to all. To reason otherwise, would
seem an absurdity. 1t is en-
tirely different from the sordid greed
illustrated by one Democrat who
was State Senator, while he was in
the Office of the State Auditor, nee.
essarily thereby ip judgment of the
doings Of that office, or of another
who served in the House of Dele
gates while he was an officer in the
Revenue Service. Two Democrats
did this. Again, who called any
election to fill any supposed vacan-
cancyS Can political convention
do so7 Who authorized the clerks
of either Jefferson or Morgan coun-
ty to place names of candidates on
the ballotsG What right had the
commissioners to certify any cleo
ton in any such case? The ballot
in Berkeley county was not thus
tainted, and if those of Morgan and
Jefferson county were, might it not
follow, that in addition to being
void as to that candidate, the entire
election is vitiated in those two
counties, and, they will thereby be
unrepresented in the House of Dele
gatesS These are pertinent ques-
tions; requiring vital legal authority
somewhere, and a practical limit
somehow, otherwise there must be
reckless chaos. Clearly, the Secre-
tary Of State, under the facts, with
due respect to politicians and proper
regard for his oath, cannot certify
the election Of a second Senator
from the 18th district and the effect
Of his name on the ballots as TO the
election of other officials thereon,
will require considerable considcra-
ton.
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Catarrh Cannot he Gar ed

with Local Applications, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure it you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine 1t
was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country, and is
a regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, com.
bined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous sur
faces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials
free.
F. j. CHENNEY & co.
Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
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SENATORIAL QUESTION.

1t looks as if the House of Dele
gates would have small Democrat
ic majority, and that the Senate will
have Republican majority, and
that on joint ballot, a Republican
will be elected to succeed Mr.. Faux
ner. Should this prove incorrect
and the reverse appear, the tenden-
cy Of opinion is that Mr.. McGraw
would then be the successful candi.
date, with good fighting chances, for
either, Senator, or Judge Faulkner
for the reason that they wish some
one in this district to combat Mr..
Elkins, and whoever does that, must
be careful of their chewing and di.
gestive ability, meaning thereby, the
brain ability.
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WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowl-
edge so often expressed, that DR..
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in curing rheumatism, pain 10 the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
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1t corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pains in passing it, or
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wine or beer, and overcomes that
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PEELED to go often through the day,
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night. The mild and extraordinary
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you should have the best. At drug
gist fifty cents or one dollar.
You may have a sample bottle
and book that tells more abort it,
both sent absolutely free by mail,
if you send your address to DR..
Kllmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
When writing be sure and mention
that you read this generous offer in
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LETTER FROM SANTA CLAUS.
NoRTH POLE, Dec. S, 1898.
DEAR INDEPENDENT /:


DEAR INDEPENDENT
1t was great pleasure by your
valuable paper that old friend H. O. BERRY again opened
up frstclass Dry Goods Notion Store in YOUR cv few
evenings when Billy Houewohs electric lights were turned ON
was passing through your city peep the store
found full OF upodate goods attractive store
in your city me; Capt Freeze the policeman that night on the
street. and be reported that Berry doing good You
will please to people, old young and big but ost
especially to the little folks that happy TO say that have an
pointed H. c. Berry agent again your city, not had
good live agent since Neal quit business will things
am glad to that his stock goods smpy
great this time have time you immense
Christmas stock bat invite all this great dis
play Of Christmas novelties lie Dorothy spent last week with
me selecting Christmas goods must say Berry has
large stock of Ladies and Misses Jackets CO. now
your chance for bargains Goats Jackets forget
H. c. By Dry Goods Notion Queen street.
in the j. H. Gnger building where Frank Doll Co. had
store This Nickas carpet Mag Snodgrass
Merchants Farmers Bank Snydes store Bells barber shop
Newtons boarding house. Quenzes book and Koghatz
stable Wishing Berry all Merry Christmas
your friend aud schoolmate SANTA CLANS.
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PRESIDENTS ANNUAL MESSAGE.
A Splendid Doculment--Cuba for
the Cubans--1lle Substance

OF IL.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Presiient
Mckinley = second annual message,
which was submitted to Congress
today, contains about 10000 words
and deals vi b the various questions
which have arisen since his last
communication to Congress. The
message for come length is devoted
10 the Spanish American eontro-
yyrsy, giving synopsis Of the
events which led up to the declare
ticn Of war ard the brilliant ad
yances OF our forces on land and
sea which compelled the Spaniards
to sue for peace. AS a prelude 10
the history Of the struggle the Presi-
dent says: Notwithstanding the
added burdens rendered necessary
by the war, our people rejoice in a
very satisfactory and steadily in
creasing degree Il prosperity, evil
denced by the largest volume of
business ever recorded"
To orr army and navy heroes,
our builders, mechanics and artis-
ans, and even the humble stokers 10
the holds Of our warships, the Presi.
dent declares "that the earnest and
lasting gratitude of the nation is
unsparingly due"
Referring to the work of the
Peace Commissioners in Paris, the
President says that he hopes soon
to be able to lay before the Senate q
definite treaty of peace. Until this
is done he will not discuss the gov
eminent or the future of the new
possessions, beyond the statement
that he will continue the military
rule which has existed since our oc-
cupation until Congress shall have
legislated otherwise.
In regards to Cuba, the President
says, that as soon as we are in pos
session and have pacified the island
it will be necessary at the earliest
possible moment consistent with
safety and assured success to give
aid and direction to its people to
form government for themselves.
With the exception of the rupture
with Spain, tue President says, our
relations with the great family of ma
tions has been marked with cordial
ity.
The President belives the present
condition of the Treasury justifies
the immediate enactment of the Fl.
nancial legislation recommended a
year ago, and that there is an OBJ
vious demand for other legislation
relating to our currency.
The recommendation made by the
Secretaries of War and the Navy
asking for increased forces meet
the Presidents unqualified approx
al, and it is furthermore urged that
closer steamship relations be estab.
lished with the newly acquired is
lands. He recommends a new build.
in for the Department of Justice
and also that the grades of admiral
be temporarily revived.
The recent events in China, the
claims of our citizens against other
nations, the friendly relations with
Great Britain our proposed exhibits
at the Paris Exposition, the Czar's
universal peace proposal, the report
of the Hawaiian Commission, the
financial affairs of the country, the
disposal of matters in controversy
with Turkey, the necessity for early
legislation for taking the 18th cen
sus and the Indian question are
commented npon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10
Order of Publication.

The State of Vest Virginia.
At rules held in the Clerks office of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley county,
the 5th day of December. 1898.
Eliza Payne and Molliel
B. Paine, plaintiffs,
VS.. }IN CLANCY
M. E. Payne, VIM. D.
Payne and M. E. Trus-
sell, defendants. J
The object of the above suit is to es-
tablish liability and payment to the
plaintiffs of an equitable proportion in
favor of plaintiffs of a judgment against
the defendants as co-judgment debtors,
with the plaintiffs, obtained by Eli W.
Payne, against said plaintiffs and de-
PENDANTS, jointly in the Circuit Court
of Berkeley county, W. Va, the whole
amount of which has been collected
from the plaintiffs, and to obtain a de-
cree for the payment of the same and
such other relief as the Court may
deem proper in settlement of said judg-
ment as between the judgment debtors !,
and it appearing on affidavit fled in
this suit, that the said defendant M. E..
Payne, is nonresident of this State,
he is hereby required to appear at the
said Clerks Office, within one month
from the 10th day of December, 1898,
1.-THE date of the first publication here
Of and do what is necessary to protect
his interests in this matter.
l.. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk,
j n. WIsNER, Atty for Plaintiff.
12-10-4t.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Mckinley, with his usual good
sense, practical experience, able
craftsmanship and wonderful ability
presented to Congress a message
replete with prudent carefulness and
good judgement. He assumes no
liberties, makes no dictatorial pre-.
tensions, submits legislative ques-
tions to the people and their law
making representatives. There is
naught of imperialism, or of expan-
sion, but here are the goods, the re-
suit of the war, which be endeavor-
ed to avert,-what will you do with
them?
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VERY REFRESHING.

Lets keep Atkinson and his gang
OF thieves from stealing the Legis-
lature, and there is plenty of time
then to elect a Senator.-Hampshire
Review.
Review democratic coup d'etat's,
Mr.. Review and then, according to
Mr.. Martin, Manager of Passenger
Traffic, read the last half OF the 42nd
verse; 9th Chapter of the Gospel
according to st. Luke.
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A Tragedy at crap-shooting.

Elkhorn, W. Va, Dec. Dur
ing a row On Elkridge last night
between some crap shooters. Frank
Wallace was shot and killed and
James Purcell was probably fatally
injured. All the other parties en-
gagged in the shooting escaped. They
were miners and all were intoxi.
Gated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-10

The Pittsburgh Chronicle Tele-
graph. says of Sehlatter, the self
styled healer, who has just left the
city mysteriously:
"The latest "divine healer to
visit Pittsburgh has taken to his
heels"
Maybe, he believes it his duty to
attend that other place the same
paper speaks of, "The National Cab
fest"
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B. & o. Relief Report.

The latest report of the operations
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company Relief Department, shows
that during September 30,546.35
was disbarsed Ia benefits and 1884,
230.Gl was invested, which, together
with other expenses, brought the
total disbursements for the month
up to sT2 ,0I1.e5.