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A Cnf Messen-rr
0F,rom DE Cincinnati Ennuir.r.l

(From the Cincinnati Enquirer.)
While Lew Harrison, a fesrynan, Of Dayton.
ny, was crossing the river sunday evening he
was startled by tie mewiHg OF cat The myS-
terry solved moment later, however. when
= black cat spFang from hcatinS piece Of drift
wood into the boat The leg was several feet
away but the cat cleared the intervening space
and landed gracefully at the feet OF the aston
ished crew The animal wss beautiful Specimen
Of the feline species. and around its meek was
a tag with the following inscription: Let me
hear from you- Miss Nora Daniel. Mentor, Ky.
July IL" Mr.. Harrison has written Miss Daniel
apprisiRG her of the capture. He and the other
ferryman prize the animal very highly. and re
fuse to part with it. although they have been
offered s. fer il. The has subscribed So
for gold collar which will bear tee inscription
dayton Fe. ry.' TO be BY the adventurous
cat
The times., 1898-09-14

1t is not to be denied that men have
been removed from army hospitals when
they were too sick TO travel. This has
been done, not in one camp only, but in
nearly all. Men who were in the second
week of typhoid fever were sent from the
Florida hospitals on ordinary day trains.
some of them to die on the way and 9th
ers at home or in the New York hospitals.
Seventeen such sick men We're gathered
in by the ambulances of that city in one
day. surgeon testified that the fifty
sickest men in a Camp Thomas hospital
We're removed to the Sternberg hospital.
The times., 1898-09-14
THE MAINE RETURNS.
Republican Plurnlities Show n Great
Falling OF.

Portland Me-. Sept 1.-TWO hundred
and fifty-three towns, whose returns had
been received up to tonight. give Gov.
Powers (Rep9, 43o40 Samuel L. Lord,
Den.). 24,22S; Ladd (Pro.), 1880; Gerry
Pop), 323; Lermond (Nat. Dem), 12S;
Republican plurality, 1917.
The same towns in 1894 gave a Republi-
can plurality of 30.497 A proportional de-
crease in the remaining towns would
give Gov. Powers a plurality in the State
of %, 100.
The Republican county ticket was elect
ed in every county.
The four congressman were reelected
by pluralities ranging from 5000 to 1000.
The times., 1898-09-14
Germany and Dreyfus.

Berlin dispatch to the Chicago Rccord)
was informed at the foreign office today that
for a considerable time past the German govern
ment has taken steps nor made efforts of any
sort in matters relating 10 the Dreyfus case.
There has been no interchange of communications
between the French and German governments
on the subject since Foreign Minister Won
Buelow's declara ton in the Reichstag that Ger
many had no direct or indirect relations with
Dreyfus The intention is. on the part of the
German government TO leave this matter in re-
serve. and my informant said, Inject no
petroleum into the Partisan powder barrel" All
statements to the contrary which appear in the
The times., 1898-09-14

Miss Helen Gould has not merely given
of her fortune to relieve the distress of
the sick soldiers, but of her time. also.
She has personally conducted the bust
ness of providing hospital room for
large number and has supervised the ar
rangements for the care of many at her
country home. She has the blessings of
the heroes, which is worth more than all
her gold, and she values il more
The times., 1898-09-14
SMP. TnOt
(From the Detroit Free Press. }

(from the Detroit Free Pressl
II the cloud which is looming above the south,
ern horizon shall take the familiar faatrrss
OF the gallant colonel of the Rough Riders as
ii comes nearer, the Hon. Tom Platt. erstwhiI
boss of Republican politics in the Empire State
will not be caught out in the storm slr. Plstt
has not been all these years in politics not 10
know when the vox populi is TO be meoklv and
reverently obeyod. So. il it should turn out that
the voice of popular viii should irTesistibly de-
mand Theodore Roosevelt as a candidate for gov.
ernos of the Empire State, no onc need he s,.r-
prised to see the Hon. Tom P!&tt en- the very
front seat shouting me. too wi as much gut
as though he loved the valiant colonel mos.
dearly
The times., 1898-09-14
IT Is YELLOW FEVER.
Gen. Brooke Admits the Disease Ex-
lists in Porto Rico.

Surgeon General Sternberg stated last
night that he has not yet received the re-
port of the investigation recently made
by army surgeons in Porto Rice in refer
ence TO the yellow fever cases among
the troops there
Gen. Brooke sent the following cable
gram to the adjutant general yesterday
from Ponce:
THE number of sick among troops in
Porto Rico, l. lSS6-about IS per cent; 177
typhoid AT malaria. 1872 other diseases.
Investigation of two deaths at Ponce
shows them TO be yellow fever. which
originated in quartermaster's hospital
One more case has developed. All
troops at Ponce have been removed 10
camps. Gen. Henry has taken precau-
ton to prevent disease spreading
The times., 1898-09-14

All the thirty-one senators are Republic
cans. The Democrats will have eighteen
representatives out of Isl in the next
house a gain of twelve
Congressman Reeds plurality with two
small towns to hear from. is 5,2S7 Both
those towns are usually Republican and
they Will doubtless carry his plurality
to $780, the largest he has received in
twenty-one years, except In 1894 and 1896.
The times., 1898-09-14
To Attend the Reunion.

Major Urell, of the First Regiment Dis
trics Volunteers; Col. John Finn, of the
War Department, and Adjt Caruana. Of
Encampment So, Union Veteran Legion
of this city, left last evening at 7:i5
O'Clock by special train over the Penn
sylvania road for Williamsport Pa,
where they will attend the national reun-
ion of the Union Veteran Legion. which
is to be held on the 14th, 18th, and 18th
The times., 1898-09-14
BETTER FEELING AT MANILA.
Both Parties Seem Anxious to Avoid
a Conflict.

London. Sept. ia dispatch TO the
Times from Manila says that after several
days of disquiet and latent antagOnism
between the Americans and insurgents
better feeling now prevails probably
owing to the influence Of the insurgent
leaders assembled at MalolOs.
Aguinaldo sent an officer today TO ask
permission 70 send a detachment Of
troops from the suburbs 70 London. The
request was promptly granted. A large
number of insurgents thereupon evacuaI-
ed the suburbs and marched through the
American lines towards the water works.
receiving the customary military hOnOrs-
The opinion is fast growing that Gen.
Otiss demand for the evacuation Of the
place by the insurgents Will be effected
without serious disturbance Both parties
are anxious 10 avoid conflict.
The times., 1898-09-14

The Advertisers Guarantee Company. OF Chi
oago, hereby certihes that it hss, by its expert
examiners. proven and attested the circulation
Of THE TINES, Washington, ID. c. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month Of Au-
gust, 1875. was 5000 copies.
This Is GUARANTEED TO the advertisers OF
the country By BOND Of $4,000 in the Fidelity
ana Deposit Company OF Maryland. deposited
with the Northwestern National Bank. OF Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY,
By J. r. MASON. President
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RAY RENoMINATED.
His Mention of Roosevelt Evokcs
Great Applause.

ufeaf SDpinuSe.
Binghamton, \. Y. Sept. 13.-ConCress-
man W. r. Ray, of Norwich, was unani-
mOusly renominated by the Republicans
of the Twenty-sixth Congressional Dis
triet at convention this afternoon. In
accepting the nomination Mr.. Ray called
forth prolonged cheers by his eloquent
eulogy of the heroism displayed by New
York soldiers under the leadership of Col
Roosevelt at the battle of San Juan, and
the statement that he would never vote
to lower the flag raised by Dewey, Schley
or Shafter on any OF the possessions re-
Gently acquired. The mention of Roose-
velts name was the signal for prolonged
applause
Mr.. Ray has already served four terms
in Congress.
The times., 1898-09-14
The street Cars of Manila.
From the Street Railway JournalD

All the street cars in the city OF Manila were
made in America The open cars 13 feet
inches long over dashers and have a seating
capacity of twenty passengers. These are
drawn by Philippine ho-ses. which are about
the size of a Newfoundland dog, and it was,
therefore, necessary TO make them extremely
light and at the time of the required
strength The street railway company is known
as the Transyias de Filipinss.
The times., 1898-09-14
One Death Mt snntiu-n.

Cen Lawton sent TO Adjt. Gen Corbin
last night the following hospital report
from Santiago:
Total sick. 1856; total fever cases. Al:
new cases of fever, 20; returned to duty.
207 Died: Guy E. Pool private. Company
E, Thirty-third Michigan, typhoid fever
The times., 1898-09-14
THE oREGoN's CHAPLAIN.
He Leaves for Denver On Receiving
Court-MartinI Orders.

San Francisco. Sept. 13.-The Rev.
Joseph Mcintyre. chaplain of the battle
ship Oregon, left for Denver this morn
ing in response to court-martial orders
from Washington.
The times., 1898-09-14

The denomination to Congress of Joel
P. Heatwole of Minnesota, by acclama-
ton, is taken here as very much of a
surprise as the sitting member had an
nounced before returning home that ne
would not again accept a reelection, but
that he wished to retire from Congress
and place himself in training for the gov
ernorship two years hence.
Judge Morris, the sitting member from
the Duluth district, will also be guber-
natorial candidate in 1900, should he sue
ceed in misunderstanding Charles A Towne
for Congress-.
The times., 1898-09-14
THE RELIEF AT BOSTON.
Nine Men of Her Passengers Are
Seriously Sick.

Boston. Sept. 1S.-The hospital ship Re
lief arrived here this morning. She has
on board 2S5 men from the Montauk hos
pitals. all of whom are regulars.
OF the men on board all but twenty-five
are convalescents. and of these nine are
seriously sick. The prevalent disease is
malaria and dysenteIy.
The times., 1898-09-14
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS.
Delegates Favorable to John s.
Cummings Chosen at Annapolis.

Cummings Chosen at Annapolis.
Annapolis, Nd, Sept 13.-Delegates
were selected in the Anne Arundel County
convention, which met in Annapolis today
favorable to John S. Cummings, of Bal-
timore County, for Congress. Toe dele
CATION would vote for Arthur P. German
as the candidate for the Fifth District if
Senator German would accept the no,II-
nation. The convention meets AT i4aui ell
on Wednesday
Four Democratic and two Republican
conventions win be held in Maryland this
week five occurring tomorrow
The times., 1898-09-14

AT Montauk the same sort of thing has
been done this week. The medical pro-
fession has no reason to be proud of all
the work the doctors have done I'm this
war.
The times., 1898-09-14
Dirnming Their Luster.

(From the Detroit Free Press)
''Jynkyns insists keeping his other three
wives portraits in the parlor.''
ies, and the present Mrs Jynkyns has COW
cred them with pink mosquito net
The times., 1898-09-14
IlnnIicNDncl.

(From the Chicago Reeord.)
'Jibber cheated me out of every dollar put
into his business
Cant you do anything?'
'.No; he got out first with the report that I
had cheat ted him..
The times., 1898-09-14

II was like Spanish impudence and stu
pidity to ask our Government-the prod
uct of rebellion against the misrule of
a monarchy-to suppress the rebels in
Spain who are fighting against worse
form of tyranny than the American colo
nies ever suffered. Instead of sending
ENJOYS to the Tagals to ask them to stop
fighting, we should have sent guns. as we
did to the Cubans
The times., 1898-09-14
Ii Is LuS.kY.

(From the Boston Journal)
The dismissal of Ii Hung Chang was curt. but
1t is far better to be abruptly discharged from
office than TO be politely beheaded in Office. Both
methods are followed in China.
The times., 1898-09-14

Communications intended for publication in
The Times should be tsrsely and plainly written.
and must in al cases be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected CON-
muBicrtsons viii no; be preserved. and only man
20 their authors
The times., 1898-09-14
Worth the Cost.

From the Chicago Record)
'sDid Isabella suffer when her engagement was
broken?"
''No; she got chance to tell the young man
what she thought of him.
The times., 1898-09-14

The following congressional nominations
to Congress was made yesterday:
California-First District Pop), M. e.
Dittman; Third District Dem), ]. A.
Jones: Fifth District (Dem.). William
Craig; Fifth District (Rep3. Eugene F.
Loud renominated; Sixth District (Rep),
r. A. Waters; Seventh District Pop), C.
H Castle: Seventh District Rep.), ]. C.
Needham.
South Dakota-(Fus.) Freeman Knowles,
Fus) J. E. Kelley, both denominations
The times., 1898-09-14

In some quarters in New York City it is
thought that should Col. Theodore Roose-
welt not be nominated for governor, he
will be made the candidate for Congress
in the district now represented by Col.
George B. Mcclellan.
The times., 1898-09-14

Readers Of The Times who may at sny tims
be unable 10 procure copies OF it al any news
stand or railroad station on railroad trains.
VIII confer favor upon the management by send
ing 70 this Office information OF the fact.
The times., 1898-09-14
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TINES. in all its editions. Morning. Even
ing and Sunday. viii be mailed TO one addres,
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The times., 1898-09-14

ment bureau whose records or person
mel they may be reckless enough to
meddle with.
The times., 1898-09-14

The Republicans of the Fifth, or Louis
Vile, Congressional District are said 10
be hopelessly involved in a row. 1t is
claimed that Representative Evans was
not fairly nominated and the Todd fac
tion are planning to hold another conven-
ton. This will naturally enhance, the
chances of Oscar Turner. jr. the Demo-
cratic nominee. and make his election
almost certain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

The grounding sign seems to have
worn out.
Rev. Busey delivered very inter
esting sermon to large congregation
at this place Sunday night.
The German Baptists are holding a
series of meetings at this place this
week.
Quite a number ofvalentines passed
through the Office at this place.
Mr.. Peter Dunn's sale which was
held last week was well attended and
property brought good prices.
Rev. Jones and brother, Of Clear
spring, will organize singing school
at this place tonight Saturday,.
Misses Jennie Samsell and Ella
Smaltz were the guests of Miss Maud
Davis, Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Jno. Sperow, OF Hagerstown,
was in our midst last week.
A great many people in this vicin-
ity are suffering from severe colds,
owing to the changeable weather.
Mr.. Samuel Ditto spent Saturday
and Sunday in Hagerstown.
C f. d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
A NEW INVENTION!
stHdeal,, RiyefOr

A very useful machine for farmers
liverymen and factories for mendine
harness and betting also for making
new work. 1t will do the work equal Il
machines costing $65: yet this little won
der is sold for one dollar and fifty cents
and the rivets are about one dollar PEI
thousand. Every farmer, liversman and
factory should have one. After using ii
you would not be without one for ten
times its cost. For mending belts IN
factories it is simply immense. Aneight
inch belt can be spliced at a cost of ONE
CENT and do it In few minutes. Nc
factory can be without 1t. Agents want
ed. Secure territory at once by address
ing f. II. MERRICK.
81 Huntington, ". Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
Notice to PoIicyholders in the Con-
tinentaI Insurance Company of
New York.

The Continental Insurance Com
pany of New York, until recently rep
resented by Mr.. II. l.. Alexander has
been transferred to us. The interest
of policyholders will be carefully at
tended to and due notice of expira-
tions will be sent you. No attention
need be paid to communication from
any other agent in reference to the
business or policies of the Continen-
tai. We are the only agents for the
company in Berkeley county.
TRAMMEIL & HARRISON,
81 Insurance Agents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
morning.
The Ruined California Grape Crop.

The partial loss to the grape crop this
year caused by the heavy rains is esti-
mated to exceed 81 900 900. Farmers
and vineyards over the northern
part of the State have suffered, and
shipments of the fruit to the East are
proportionally small. At least one
quarter of the crop is lost while this
is true. it is equally fact that lost and
failing siren tn may be restored to the
weak and nervous by the persistent
systematic use of the great national
tonic, Hostetter's Stomach Ritters,
which renews the tone and harmonious
activity of the stomach, liver and the
bowels, counteracts a tendency to
rheumatism and kidney complaint, and
prevents malarial disorders. ConvaI
tscepce, after exhausting diseases have
run their course, is often timeous and
tedious. Recovery is generally acceler-
ated by the use of the Bitters, which
improves appetite and imparts renewed
vigor to debilitated physique. A wine
glassful before meals creates a hearty
zeet for food
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
vancIevesviIIe Varieties.

Mrs. ], Il Buhrman visited friends
at Kearneysville last week.
Mrs. Charles Chapman and Misses
Lula Long and Hettie Miller were the
guests of Mr.. Joseph Robertss family.
near Leetown, Sunday.
Mr.. Charles Tansill, of Baltimore,
who has been home sick for the past
week, we are glad to see out again.
A circus came to town Sunday and
no one to sell tickets. Where was
the "blue thistle pie mani"
Come on boys and girls, brush the
cob-webs from your eyes and put on
your glasses and lay in supply of
tin pans and horns. The valuable
prize has been won and papa and
mamma are more than rejoiced
The large camp of gvpsies that have
been camping in Mr.. Morgan Van
Metres woods for the last week was
visited by large crowd of people
from this place Sunday. NORA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
PUBLIC SALES.

Below is complete list Of sales so far
as we have been able to ascertain. Any
persons intending to have sale will
confer favor by informing us, no mat
ter where you may get your printing
done. We are not In any combine, have
no one drumming up work for us, but
do print better bills and secure better
results than can be had elsewhere and at
as low or lower prices than any other
office in this section. Give us call, at
least.
February 81 Monday, J. w. Dodd, as
administrator of the estate of the late
Benz. NJ Shepherd, will sell the per-
sonal property of that estate at the
home of the widow on the Hedges
vile road, % miles from this city.
February %, Tuesday. David o. Bartles
will sell all his stock and farming inn
plements at his home at the Big Spring
on the Winchester turnpike.
February %, Monday, Geo D. Atkins
will sell stock and farming implements
at his residence on the Arden road two
miles from Martinsburg.
March 1, Tuesday, John W. Sperow will
sell his stock and farming implements
at his home near Hainesville, on the
Williamsport turnpike.
March 2. Wednesday, E. ID. Lochbaum
will sell his personal property, one
mile northeast of North Mountain.
March 3, Thursday, f. S. Tabler will
sell his personal property at his resi-
dence near Greensburg.
March 5, Saturday, II. H. Emmert, trus-
tee, will sell the Wolford property, To-
Gated near Falling Waters. See ad in
this issue.
March z, Monday, Abram Lewis will sell
stock and implements on the w. ii.
Henshaw farm near Arden.
March 8, Tuesday, Josiah Shambaugh
will sell stock and implements near
Tomahawk
March 10, Thursday, Mrs. Belle S. Hin
ton will sell stock and implements at
her home near Kilmer's mill
March IA, Monday, Mrs. II. S. OiIer will
sell valuable household and kitchen
furniture, provisions, etc, at her home
II miles east of Darkesville.
March Is. Tuesday, Geo. /. Pitzer will
sell his personal property at his home
in Bunker Hill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Remnant days at Frank S. EN-
merits, Tuesday and Wednesday.
February 22 and %. On the above
named days we will close out all REM
nants of every line of goods we car
ry regardless of cost. Muslin, Calico,
Bingham, Ticking, Towing, Table
Linen, Dress Goods, Hamburg Edge,
Ribbons, Carpets, Mating, Silks,
Lace Curtains, White Goods, ETC., etc.
This will be rare chance for bar
gains and you will do we'll to call.
Don't forget the days and dates. 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
School Report.
TUscARoRA, Feb. S,

TUSCARORA, FEB. 5, 1895.
EDITOR HERALD: Following is
the report of Smiths school for the
fifth month, ending Feb. 4. Number
of pupils enrolled, So average daily
attendance, OF; number of pupils
neither absent nor tardy, IS; number
of pupils engaged in study of orthog-
raphy (abecedarians). s; reading, III;
writing, II; arithmetic, II; Hyde's
language lessons, 80; Harvey's gram
mar. S; geography, IS; U. S. history,
20; physiology and hygiene, 10; civil
government, II. Fl. S. BUTTS,
Miss Rosa MCCLELLAN, Teacher
Assistant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
The riodern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed,
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest
manner and disagreeably as well. To
cleanse the system and break up
colds, headaches, and fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the de-
lighttul liquid laxative remedy, Syr-
up of Figs Made by California Fig
Syrup Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Frank Sherwood was down town
today, the first time since he had his
tussle with cholera morbus. He says
he drove thirty miles after he was
taken, and never came so near dying
in his life. After this when he goes
out in the country he will take a bot
tie of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy with him
Missouri Valley Qowa) Times. For
sale at Matthaeis Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

During my absence Mr.. A. M. STAUB-
LY, local editor, is authorized to make
contracts and receive and receipt for
money and transact any and all other
business in connection with the Herald.
Hereafter the forms will close on
Thursday afternoon. Advertisers will
govern themselves accordingly.
Communications intended for publ
cation or business letters should be ad
dressed to THE HERALD" personal
letters to a. Ii. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Subscribers desiring to discontinue
must pay all arrearages.
Refusing TO take the paper from the
post office viii not stop charges from
accommodating.
A notice to discontinue, not accom-
panied by the amount due at the time,
will not stop the paper.
Notice to change post-ofice address
must give the old as well as the new Of
fee.
All matter intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
of the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as a guarantee of good faith.
All matter submitted is subject to the
approval of the editor.
All checks and money-oruers must be
made payable to
a. b. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19
For Rent.

The two-story building, store room
below. with stable and corn house also a
large yard in rear, now occupied by
Lewis Kogleschatz dealer in furniture,
on West Martin street, next to Central
Opera House. For information call on
o address, J. ~ THATCHER,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-02-19

Sencindivcr & Stewart are head
quarters for barshare plows, double
and single shovel plows, ten differ
emit styles of cultivators, spring
tooth harrows. among them the cele-
brated Hench & Dromgold lever
spring-tooth harrow on wheels with
seat.