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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
w. RI. POLLING,
N. Queen St. MARTINSBURG

f.. nj. Strother ct ri.
To all persons concerned ia the q50go en-
titled cause:
By a decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Berkeley county, West Virginia, en-
tered in the above entitled cause on the
30th day of April, 1895, the same was
referred to me with instructions to as
certain and report to the court.
First-What, if any, real estate said
NJ. l., Paskel, died, seized and possess
ed of, with the market and annual
rental value thereof.
Second-To ascertain and report
what, if any amount is due Kate Pas
KEEL, from the estate of NJ. l.. PaskeI
deceased, as joint beneficiary with him
in the death benefits of Madison Pas
kel deceased, and what, if any, of said
amount was used by said M. l.. Paskel
to purchase real estate in his own
name, and whether said Kate Paskel is
entitled to recover any amount from
the estate of the said NJ. l.. Paskel, de-
ceased, by virtue thereof.
Third-TO report what, if anything,
is due from the estate of said M. l..
Paskel. deceased, by virtue of the deed
of trust made by himself and wife, on
August Both, 1896, to .. p. Eichel-
berger, trustee, securing the payment
of note for $256.00, to J. T Massey.
Fourth-To settle the accounts of
Kate Paskel, Adm'x of NJ. L. Paskel
deceased, and reimburse her for any of
her money expended in paying the just
ard proper debts of the said decedent.
You will therefore take notice that
/ have fixed on Tuesday, the 21st day
June, 1898, at 10 O'Clock a. M, as the
time when, and my office, over the Ma
tional Bank, of Martinsburg. in Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, as the place where 1
will proceed to execute the said order
of reference, and if. from any cause, the
same be not completed on that day, the
same will be continued from time to
time, at the same place, until it is
completed.
Given under my hand this 18Th day
Of May, 1898.
II. II. EMMERT.
Master Commissioner in Chancery.
5-14-4t.
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Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song
of praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, viii remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections
caused by impure blood.-Will drive
Malaria from the system and prevent
as well as cure all Malarial fevers.-
For cure of Headache, Constipation
and Indigestion try Electric Bitters.
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded. Price SOC and 81 90
per bottle at L. G.. Matthaei's Drug
Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

The Martinsburg Independent is
very indignant because the West
Virginia troops were modified at
Kanawha City instead of Martins
burg.-Fairmont Index,
Nearly correct, but not quite.
Our people feel aggrieved, because
the order from the Secretary OF
War was to mobilize West Virginia
volunteers at Martinsburg, and then
after specially censuring Senator
Faulkner and inferentially doing the
sane to Senator Elkins, for such
order our Governor had it revoked.
Martinsburg asks to be treated fairly
and not detrimentally, By West Vir.
ginia's Governor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

The great battleship, Oregon, is
safe. After voyage by ocean Of
$4,000 miles it is now with Samp.
sons feet where the Spanish feet
can readily find it without noseipg
along the South American coast
with the hope OF intercepting and
destroying it Possibly, the Span
iards deemed it safer to remain
away from Captain Clark and his
powerful floating armament. In
this instance, evidently, distance
lent enchantment to the view.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Thus far in history, the soldiers
from the little mountain State have
never been known 10 be short in
bravery or to show the white feather
in battle. And while it is serious
business and sad for them to be away
from home, family and social ties
it win be cheering for them TO know
that the love of their people is with
them, hopeful that they will re-
turn scatheless though doing their
duty bravely and cheerfully.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
sTs1E MEDICAL SOCIETY.
Annual session at 1Iartinscurg.

Tie Medical Society Of the State
of West Virginia beld its annual
meeting at the Court House Of this
city on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of this week. Tie attendance
on the FIRST day was very small COM
pared TO other years, but later in the
evening other members Of the medi-
cal brotherhood came 10, aud on
Thursday the session was nearly up
to the standard in attendance.
Immediately after the call to order
BY DIR. G. f. Ulrich, the president,
and q prayer by Rev. Dr.. T. NJ.
Woods, OF this city, the roll call was
proceeded with. The address of
welcome was delivered by Hon. S.
W. Walker on behalf Of the Ioca.
physicians and citizens of Martins
burg. Mr.. Walker in a felicitous
manner babe the guests to draw the
latch string which was offered them,
and to enter into the freedom Of the
city and enjoy themselves.
DR.. s. L. Jepson, of Wheeling,
made an excellent response for the
Society. The regular program was
then announced. The address ofthe
president, Dr.. C. r. UIrioh, followed,
snd was listened to with great pleas
ire by those in attendance. The re-
port OF the Committee on Neurology
followed being made by its chair
man, DR.. John L. Dickey. of Wheel
ing. The report shows the death OF
four members since the last meeting
of the Society. The Committee on
Entertainment made an informal re-
port.
On Wednesday evening a recep-
ton was rendered the Society and
local membars Of the profession By
Or. N. D. Baker, which was accepted
md thoroughly enjoyed.
The following are the visiting ply
slcians who are in this city attend
ing the meeting of the State Medical
Association: G. F. Ulrich, presi-
dent; G. A. Aschman, secretary; r.
". Hazlett, S. L. Jepson, Clyde s.
Ford, Il. p Wilson. j. Nally, John
L. Dickey, all of Wheeling; and DR..
Sites, of Upper Tract, W. Va. The
members themselves were much dis
appointed at seeing so few present.
The Society opened their second
meeting Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock. Rev. Harry Thomas made
the opening prayer. The following
business was transacted: A board
of censors was appointed consisting
OF the following members: S. l..
Jepson, j. W. McSherry, L. h.
Charter, c. S. Ford, a. S. Hoffman.
Three applications for member
ship were received. DR.. S. N. Myers,
of this city, DR.. R. H. Dreamer, OF
New Cumberland and DR.. Arm.
brescht, of Wheeling.
The report of the Committee on
New Remedies was read by G. S.
Hoffman, of Keyser, and was an
able paper A very able paper was
read by DIR. S. l.. Jepson, of Wheel
ing, on the subject of Diabetes In
sipidus with Cases" Some remarks
were made by the different members
OF the association On these topics.
The reception rendered on Thurs
day night by Senator Faulkner was
successful and appreciated in every
particular, and We feel sure chat
every member, Gu tbis line will be
glad to have come to our city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
A Water Ship for the Army.

WILMINGTON, DEL, May 1.-THE
taok steamer Maverick, which the
government recently secured from
the Standard Oil Company to carry
water for the troops who are to go
to Cubs, left this evening for Ches-
ter to take on her supply. She was
saluted with cheers and the footing
of whistles as she pulled out of the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company's
wharf.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
Fat vs.. Lean Steers.

A farmer sent some "fat" steers
to market. His orders to the deal
er were to sell the steers for beef
and then buy for the farmer lot of
lean cattle and send to him to fat
ten. The alleged fat steers only
brought 1915 hundred. The
lean steers the dealer bought for the
farmer cost 81 hundred. When
they were sent home, that ruralist
found among the lean lot three Of
the very same alleged fat animals he
had just sold at 1918 a hundred.
That was what he got for sending
cattle to market when they were
only half fat.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
Death of Remenyi.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.-The ia
nous violinist, Edouard Remenyi,
while performing upon his fayorite
instrument at the Orpheum Theatre
here yesterday afternoon, fell dead.
He had just given a national air and
was coming forward upon an en-
core when he suddenly paused and
fell forward. He was caught and
carried off the stage, but when the
physicians arrived they found that
he had passed away. Mr.. Remenyi
was a Hungarian by birth and was
Ga years of age. He had given con-
certs throughout the country for
many years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Cevera is supposed to be dividing
his fleets in the hope Of making a
visit with one section to New York.
Go on Mister, an open reception
awaits you and the salute will be
SO deafeniDg in compliment that you
may as we'll bring the other section
and have it participate. The hospi-
tally of the people of that little city
is proverbial and can be made suffi.
GENTLY extensive to meet all occa-
sions.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
A Fair Indicted.

The Hagerstown Fair Association
has been indicted on the charge of
keeping gambling place. The as
ISOLATION allowed large number of
fakirs to work all sorts OF games on
the fair grounds last fall, some of
which are alleged to have been in
violation of the law prohibiting
gambling. The maximum penalty is
$500 fine for persons or corporations
convicted of keeping a gambling
place. The Hagerstown Fair is
never held without some protest be-
ing made against the management
for permitting gaming devices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Go in, Col William Jennings Br] =
az, you will find General nc Kinley s
commission as good as gold and ac-
coTdiBg to the faith OF men OF all
parties realize that he is a safe
and Trustworthy commander. Sling
the cold steel now and the finer metal
will keep abreast with you with full
par value, and the l6 TO l business
can be looked after, when the war
shall be over.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Simpson, yes, Jerry" the sock.
less Jerry, has been renominated for
Congress by reclamation by the
Populist Convention at Hutchinson,
Kan, on Thursday last. Suppose,
If reelected, he win add gold en-
broidery to his now silver en-
broidered socks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Now that the West Virginia
troops are out of the State and the
Spanish Admiral is said to be so
very sharp and smart, would it not
serve his tactics well, to have his iron
clads form ajunction with the States.
man, sail into West Virginia and
capture Elkins coal mines, and
thereby prevent him from selling
more coal to the .. S. Navy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Senator Elkins, "of New York, !"
may spend the warm weather this
summer in Randolph county Of this
state.-Statesman.
Yes, come often Nj. Elkins.
Send, or bring with You more Wis
TORS just like you, from New York
or any other state, open up and de-
velop the West Virginia resources,
build new railroads, new towns, and
coke ovens, crowd on, into the great
wild forests, and open up an abund-
ance of coal mines, and blamed if the
people don't make every one OF them
q. S. Senators, the Statesman to
the contrary, Notwithstanding.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

The county court of Jefferson has
laid the tax levy for the year at 80
cents on 800. There is over S.
100000 OF real estate, 81 100000 of
personal property in the county.
Sheriff Eugene Baker was ordered
to call in $4,000 of county bonds is.
sued in 1881, of which sum four
bonds are to be for 81 900 each and
two for 5000 each.--Advocate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

The Charleston Gazette says that
while the company from Martins
burg was being mustered in one of
the recruits had entered on the
muster-rol: "Single, neither parent
alive, no relatives, no friend or any
body in the world" Will the Ga.
zette please complete the record by
giving the recruits name, so that the
incident may not pass into history
as less truthful than Spanish war
item2
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

1t is satisfactory news to our peo-
pie to know that the West Virginia
troops are at Chickamauga ready
aud willing to bear West Yirginia's
part of the burden in warfare, uphold
her honor in aiding the government
and 10 standing shoulder to.shoulder
with the sister states.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
Gladstone Dead.

HAwARDEN, May lS.-Mr. w. E.
Gladstone, the greatest statesman
that modern Great Britain ever pro
duced, died at o'clock this morn.
ing. During the crisis, at 4 o'clock
this morning, Mr.. Gladstone's breath
ing was thirty six to the minute and
the members of the family were
summoned. Rev. Stephen Glad.
stone read prayers and hymns, in
Guiding Mr.. Gladstone's favorite,
Crock of Ages" When this was
concluded Mr.. Gladstone was heard
to murmur "Our Father"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

The inference that is to be gath,
cred from the incident OF the return
Of batch Of garden seeds to Con-
gresham Dorr, by q Raleigh county
man, is that he thought that the
third district statesman should go
to tarming.-Fayette Republican.
There are many intelligent, thrifty
farmers who would make excellent
Congressman, but confound if we
don't more than half believe, that
there are quite a number of members
of Congress TOO iucompe,entto grad
uate into good farmers, even with
the seed furnished them free by the
Agricultural Department.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
Reduced Rates via Balfin ore
a. Ohio Railroad.

: The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
will sellexcursion tickets from points
on Its lines west of Baltimore, &C.
count of the Annual Meeting of Ger.
man Baptists, (Dunkards) at Naper-
vile, ILL.,, at the low rate of one fare
for the round trip to Chicago, plus
$l.85 to Naperville. Tickets will
be sold May 23d, Gath, 9th and 2sth,
good to return until June Oath, with
privilege of extension until June
30th, if ticket is deposited with agent
at Naperville on or before June oath.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

We have copy of Senator Faulk.
ner's speech on Intervention in Cuba.
1t is a good speech and on the same
thoughtful, patriotic line with Nc
Kinley and Elkins. Glad, the
Statesman editor read it, for gerita-
bly, it should be the opening OF
bright morning to his disturbed Wis.
ion in abusing Senator Elkins, al
though our Two Senators we're in
close touch on Cuban matters.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
Acute CaGarrh Cured withTw0
Beetles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, Allegany county, Nd, writes |;
I have tried Parker & Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal eatarrh and can truth.
fully say that it is the best remedy
that ] have ever used for catarrh.
Two bottles cured me when | was
scarcely able to breathe. | heartily
recommend it to all who have ten
dency to catsrrh For sale by l.
G. Msttiiaei,. Queen street.
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Fiduciary Notice

The following Fiduciary account is
before the undersigned Commissioner
of Accounts oil the County Court OF
Berkeley county for settlement
Elizabeth G. Welschance, exeeutoral,
by. G. Welsehance, deceased,
Given undeF my hand, - Comm s.
sioner OF said coult. at my Office, Is tie
Court House, OF said county, the 18th
day of April, 1898.
J. T PICKING
Commissioner
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
SATURDAY. MAY2l. 1898.
REMEMBER THE MAINE.

Vote for the best success Of your
town, on Monday next. Vote as
early as you please, vote but once,
and let that vote count and be count
ed. That is correct politics.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

CHIcKAMAUGA, May 1.-THE First
West Virginia infantry arrived at
$50 o'clock. The regiment has
twelve companies of 1,0l1 officers
and men, and is in command of Col.
B. D. Spillman. The regiment left
for the park at 10 o'clock tonight
and will bivousc on the Snodgrass
Hill tonight.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
Homes for Rent.

Have a few very desirable dwell.
ing houses for rent. Apply at Law
Office of
J. NELSON WIsNER.
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Notice 10 Creditors

To the creditors of NJ. l.. Paskel, de-
ceased
In pursuance Of decree of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley County, WA.
made in a cause therein pendipg to set
tie the estate Of ii. L. Passel, deceased
and audit al claims against tie said
estate you are required TO present. your
claim against the estate OF said Paskel,
deceased, for adjudication to Fl. 81.
Emmert, commissioner, at his Office in
Martinsburg, w. Va, on or before the
2lst day of June, 1898.
Witness L. D. W. Gerhardt, clerk Of
said court, this 18th day of May, 1855.
L. Dew. GERHARDT, clerk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
A Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie Cure is very hot,
but when diluted it is warm friend
indeed to those suffering from bowel
complaints. 1t never fails. Is and
so cents,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
WAR NEWS.
THE CHARLESTON SAIL

Gone to Join ADMIRAL Dewey In the Philip
pines.
VALLEJO, CAL, May 18.-The
cruiser Charleston got under way
for Manila shortly after 10 O'Clock
this morning. Statutes were fired at
Mare Island navy yard and the en-
ploves Of the yard aud citizens OF
Vallejo who we're assembled along
the shore vigorously cheered the
departing vessel. The compasses OF
the Charleston will be adjusted as
she proceeds down the bay, and nc
stop vii be made at San Francisco,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
GpecIai Commissioners Sale
y Of
VALUABLE FARMING LAND

Speclaf commissioner Sale
VALUABLE FARMING LAND
Adjoining Martinsburg.. Also Town Property.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court OF Berl eley county, ". Va. en-
tered on the 18th day of May, 1897, in
the Chancery Cause OF Catherine A..
Becker, a dm'x, etc, VS.. Catherine a.
Becker ct al, the undersigned Special
Commissioners, therein appointed, will
sell on
SATURDAY. JUNE 18th, 1898,
at $50 O'Clock p. m, at tie front door
of the Court House, in Martinsburg,
W. Va, the following real estate, viz
A FARM
of so acres, rood and 80 peTches as
specified in said decree, FREE FROM
DOW E r, adjoining Martinshurg
VERY VALUABLE and suitable for
farming or for trucking purpos's. THE
IMPROVEMENTS are, 4 substantial
dwelling house, brick smoke-house,
barn, corncrib and graneries, and ar
rangement for a regular supply Of water
for cattle. There is q cistern and a
never failing well of water close 10 tie
house, and the fencing in good condi-
tion and a considerable portion is well
set in grass, Growing crors are re-
served. Possession to be given April
the list, 1899, though arrangements can
be made for fall seeding OF crops. In
spection of the property welcomed.
Also
TWO STORY FRAME HOUSE,
six rooms and necessary outbuildings
corner of High and Martin streets,
Martinsburg, W. Va. A portion is
rented to the corporation of Martins
burg for Hose House purposes, the rent
paying Corporation taxes on entire lot.
ALSO A LOT WITH ONE STORY
FRAME HOUSE, on Albert street, in
said town, with hydrant from water
mains on it.
Terms of sale as required by decree,
one third cash, one third in one year
and remainder due in two years with
interest, the purchaser giving notes or
bonds for tho deferred payments aud IT,
tie to be Withheld until all the purchase
money shall be paid.
NJ. T. INGLEs,
j. NELSON WIsNER,
5-2l-4t. Special Commissioners.
hereby certify that NJ. T. Ingles
Special Commissioner has executed
bond in the case of Becker, Adm'x
ETC., VS.. Becker ct al with approved Sc
curity as required by law.
L.DEW. GERHARDT,
Clerk Circuit Court
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over 10000 Men Mustered In.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE vol
unteer army is rapidly nearing CON-
pletion. Reports received by Adj
jntant General Corbin show that
$3.50 men have been mustered in.
Eighteen states have completed their
quota, as follows: California, Geor-
gia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine,
Maryland, Minnesota, Massachu-
sets, New Hampshire, Ohio, Ore
gon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wash
ington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
and Wyoming.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

Merit in medicine means the power to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore 1t has trus merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take it according
TO directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. Il viii make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive ont the germs Of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21
WEEKLY Market REFoRT.
Raito. Mar,b,p

Baltimore and Martinsburg markets
compared and corrected every Friday
morning.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

New Spindle Wagons from $500
up, for sale at JOHN HELLERs, West
King street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-05-21

West virginia Troops Arrives.
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SATURDAYS JUNE 18th, 1898,
at $50 O'Clock p. m. at Tie front door
of the Court House, in Martinsburg,
W. Va, the following real estate, viz
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-10-21

Not satisfied with Attention Given His
Company.

Not satisfied With Attention Given His
Company.
Captain Garter has not yet re-
ceived any answer from the Exc
cutive to his request for equip
ments for Company / and funds
for the building of drill shed.
Captain Carter is uncertain as to
the true cause of this lack of at
tentlon. He thinks it may be ex
pecting too much to hope that an
overworked and underpaid Execu-
tive should have time to write an
swers to Hilo correspondents. On
the whole, hove yer, he believes
the true cause to be that the Exc 81
cutive fears to commit itself. An
swering the letter would be to
acknowledge the existence of the
company and the Executive knows
by sad experience the danger of
admitting the existence of any.
thing in Hilo, it is liable to lead
to the necessity of doing some
thing IN the course of time; a
necessity truly lamentable from
the Honolulu point OF view.
Captain Garter in his inno-
cence reported to Tribune rep
resentative that the military de
partment had equipments galore
OF the sort asked for lying abso-
lutely unused. He seemed to
think this was some sort Of a
reason why they should be NJ
up here. 1t is no reason at all;
the denizens of Honolulu have
but two objects 10 life; one is
to swipe everything in sight; the
other, to hang on to it forever. If
the Captain supp Ises they are to
dlsarrange their ancient custom
90 his account he is much mis-
taken.-.Hilo Tribune.