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Miss Francis Willard Dead.

Miss Francis Willard, President
OF the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, died shortly after mid
night on Friday morning at Hotel
Empire, New York city. Miss Will.
lard had been i'll for about three
weeks. She had the best medical
care and treatment that could be
given, but in spite of all efforts she
grew worse gradually until her
death resulted. Miss Willard was
born in Churchville, N. Y, Septem
Der %, 1889. She was graduated at
Northwestern Female G lie g e,
Evanston, H., in 1859, became pro-
lessor OF natural science there in
1862, and was principal of Genessee
Wesleyan Seminary in 1866-'67.
Miss Willard, in 1874, identified
herself with the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, being Core.
spending Secretary till 1876, when
she became president Of the nation
tional organization. In 1882 she
was made President of the Amer
lean Branch of the international
Council of Women and of the
World s Christian Temperance Tn
ion, which she had founded five
years before.
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WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowl-
edge 80 often expressed that DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great
kidney remedy, fuIflls every wish in
relieving pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the
urinary passages. 1t corrects ina
bility to hold urine and scalding
pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
lowing use of liquors, wine or beer,
and oyercomes that unpleasant nee
essity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri-
nate. The mild and the extraordi-
nary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. It stands the highest for
its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If you need medi-
cine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists price fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free
by mail, upon receipt of three two
cent stamps to cover cost of postage
on the bottle. Mention INDEpEN-
DENT and send your address to Dir.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. 7.
The proprietors of this paper guar
antee the genuineness OF this otter.
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A DIsCREDITED REPORT.
General Lee Did Not Advise Ameri-
cans to Leave Havana.

General Lee Did Not Advise Ameri-
cans to Leave HAVANA.
Washington, Feb. 24-The arrival of
mail in Washington from Key West
yesterday afternoon bringing several
private letters from naval officers late-
ly attached to the Maine caused wave
of excitement to run over the depart
ments and the Capitol, for there were
all sorts of rumors as to the contents
of these e!ters, very few of which ru-
mors, in pJint of fact, had any sound
basis. The only feature, so far as could
be discovered, of real importance as
throwing any light on the cause Of the
explosion contained in the letters was
the statement that the two after boil
ers in the after boiler space were all
of the eight boilers of the Maine that
were under steam at the time Of the
explosion. This fact had negative
value, for it disposed at once of the
theory that an exploding boiler had
caused the wreck. The experts all say
that by no possibility could the after
boilers explosion have wrecked the fore
part of the Maine and left the after
part almost unframed.
The report that Consul General Lee
had advised Americans to quit Havana
Is discredited here. It is said that the
consul general, in the course of friendly
talk in Havana with Americans, may
have expressed the view that there are
at present other places more desirable
as resorts for persons who have no par
ticular business there than Havana, but
the state department authorizes the an
noucement that it has not yet been adj
vised that he has either officially or
semi-officially delivered himself of any
expression on the subject. The Spanish
legation also discredits the reports that
General Lee has given such warning.
1t is also said at the department that
no message has been conveyed to the
owners of American vessels at New Or
leans or elsewhere that it would not be
safe for them to visit Cuban ports at
this time.
The senate on Tuesday passed bill to
add two artillery regiments to the
strength of the army. This measure
has been urged for many months by
officials of the war department, who
foresaw that, while congress of late
years had taken measures for the pro-
lection of our coasts by considerable
appropriations for defensive works and
great guns, 1t had not provided the men
necessary. to operate these engines Of
war Should the house pass the bill, as
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Notice to Lien Holders

To all persons holding liens, by judg-
ment or otherwise, on the real estate
or any part thereof, of Jas. W. Rob-
inson.
In pursuance of a decree of the CIR
cult Court of Berkeley county. W. Va,
made in suit therein pending, to sub
ject the real estate of the said Jas. W.
Robinson to the satisfaction of the
liens thereon, you are. hereby required
to present all claims held by you and
each of you against the said Jas. w.
Robinson, which are liens on his real
estate, or any part of it,, for adjudica-
ton to me, at my office in the Flick
building in Martinsburg, w. Va, on or
before the 18th day of March, 1898.
Given under my hand this 7th day of
February, 1898.
W. b. CoLsToN,
Com'r n Chancery Of said Court.
2-12-4t.
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such men to the front and fair
chance, this country is unconquer
ahla

Through the kindness of a friend ,
we publish the very excellent poem
on West Virginia, written and read
by Mr.. Carlton Hughes at banquet
given by the W. Va. Association in
Washington, on Thursday evening
of last week. Mr.. Hughes is well
and favorably known to our people
and was veteran, on his personal
merit in the Dead Letter Office for
years before Civil Service vas
thought of. As a cultured gentle
men, trusted official, and devoted
votary Of poesy, he is by no means a
dead letter."
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Hood
SarsapariIIa
Is the best in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Hoods Pills biio o assa' . q eensi

1t undoubtedly win, It r...
department to carry out plans it has
long had in view.
The navy department has compiled
the following summary showing the to-
tai results of the Maine disaster:
Total officers and men on board Maine,
355; total officers. rs; total men, 1923; to-
tai officers saved, "a; total men saved,
rs; total officers lost, q total men lost,
GAG; total men injured, 81; doubtful, z.
The seven men appearing as doubtful
probably represent that number, or less,
whose lives have been saved, but who
cannot be identified at present on ac-
count CT errors in the transmission of
kilograms. The 81 appearing as injured
are included in the rs appearing as
saved. Two men reported as having
died in the hospital are included in the
total of 246 appearing above as having
been lost.
During the discussion in the senate
yesterday sharp debate on the Cuban
situation was precipitated by Mr.. AL
len, of Nebraska, who offered as an
amendment the resolution passed by
the senate a year ago recognizing the
belligerent rights of the Cuban insurg-
ents. Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama, said
that this country's relations with Spain
at the present time were seriously
2 strained and that Intervention by the
United States, which a year ago would
have been offensive, would now be al
most a cause for war. He expressed
the opinion that the Cuban affair would
eventually be submitted to the arbitra-
ment of the sword between the Uni
ted States and Spain. Mr.. Foraker, of
Ohio, thought the day not for distant
when the time for action by this eoun-
try would arrive. Mr.. Thurston, of Ne
braska, counseled calmness and pru-
dence, for he believed that the coun-
try was rapidly drifting into war
with Spain. Mr.. Hoar maintained that
the floor of the senate was no proper
place for angry discussions on inter-
national affairs, and that no senator
ought to utter anything that might not
well be uttered by the president of the
United States. Mr.. Aliens amendment
was ruled out of order, and the ap-
peal from the ruling was laid on the
table. Mr.. Allen offered a resolution
providing for committee of five sena-
tors who should go to Cuba and ascer-
tain the precise situation on the island.
"A variety OIL SUBJECTS occupied the at
tention of the house during the con-
sideration of the sundry civil appro-
priation bill. Mr.. Mahany, of New
York, made an attack on the patriotism
of some of the social leaders Of New
York, whom he said held high
revel while the nation was bowed down
with grief over the loss of life result
ing from the Maine explosion. The
item appropriating $4,000 for power for
the pneumatic tube mail system &C.
casioned a good deal of debate, but 1t
stood in the bill.
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Among the Sick.

Miss Mollie Champion was i'll this
week.
Mr.. Thomas Comisky is i'll at bis
home on Water street.
Mrs. Byrd Shipley is i'll at her
home on Martin street.
Mr.. Andy Rentch still continues
quite i'll at his home on West King
street.
Mrs. VIM. Mckee, who has been
ill for several days, is now much
better.
Miss Laura Homrick, who has
been seriously i'll the past week, is
much improved.
Mr.. George Unger, who was re-
ported discharged from the hospital
on Saturday, is only improved suf-
ficiently to be able to sit up.
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Acute Cafarrh Cured with Two
Beetles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, Allegany county, Nd, writes
/ have tried Parker Il Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth
fully say that it is the best remedy
that | have ever used for catarrb.
Two bottles cured me when / was
scarcely able to breathe. / heartily
recommend it to all who have ten.
dency to catarrh. For sale by l..
G.. Matthaei, Queen street.
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COn, missioner's Notice.
U. s. G. Pitzer, Trustee, ETC.,
vs..
j. Fl. Miller ct al.
IN CHANCERY.

IN CHANCERY.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE. /
Martinsburg, W. Va, Feb. 4. 1898. :
To oil Interested in the above entitled
cause:
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, w. Va, entered liz
the above entitled cause on the 18th
day of January, 1898, the sum was re-
ferred to me with instructions to ascer-
tain and report all the bona fide debts
against the defendant, j. T. Janney
with their respective priorities, if any,
to settle the account of y. S. G. Pitzer,
Trustee, for John 7, Janney, under the
deed of trust in the bill and proceed
ings mentioned, and to distribute what
ever funds are in the hands of said
Trustee, to the parties entitled thereto,
and to report to future term of this
court, together with any matters may
be deemed pertinent, or that may be
required to be stated by any of the par
ties in interest.
You a0iU therefore take notice
That | have fixed upon Monday, the
28th day of February, 1895, at 10 o'clock
a. m, as the time when, and my office
in the Flick building in Martinsburg,
w. Va, as the place where l will pro-
coed to execute the said orders of refer
ence, and if not completed on that day
the same will be adjourned from time
to time at the same place until COM
pleted.
Given under my hand as Commits
sioner in Chancery of said court this
4th day of February, 1898.
W. B. CoLSTON,
2-5-4t. Commissioner.
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HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common water
glass with urine and let it stand
twenty-four hours sediment or
settling indicates diseased condition
of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is positive evidence Of kid
ney trouble. Too frequent desire to
urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys
and bladder are out Of order.
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And now couple of West Vir-
ginia editors are suing each other
for slander--one for FIVE and the
other for ten thousand dollars dam
age. Business and wealth must be
more abundant with the fraternity
in that locality than here. Why, in
this section the mere suspicion of an
editor having penny in excess of a
plain living, would be good ground
for criminal libel, and as for DAM
age-whew hats would have to be
chalkGd. Go in, on your five point
lexicon and check your baggage
through--free; or conduct a fair,
square journal at living rates.
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Mid Winter Excursions to Washington.


The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
has made arrangements for series
of popular mid-winter excursions to
Washington, at one fare for the
ronnd trip, allowing ten day limit
on ticket including date of sale.
These excursions will be run on
Thursday, January 9th; Thursday
February 10th Thursday, February
9th !; Thursday, March Oath. Tick
cts will be good going on regular
trains of these dates and good to re.
turn on regular trains within ten
days, including date OF sale. Do
not miss these splendid opportuni
ties to visit the National Capital
during the session Of Congress.
Call on G W. Santman, Agent, B..
& o. r. r., for full information.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-26

In The coming election in Martins
burg, the Republicans have the Wa
terloo of last year to wipe out. The
change was very sudden, but the
majority in the former Council while
inconsistently burying other people,
failed to observe the slipping OF
their own foothold. The germs of
death are inherent, all bodies and
all organisms for vital longevity alb.
solutely require great care and
watcbfulnpss.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-26

Even John HO Pendleton, of the
Wheeling district, after serving a
couple Of terms in Congress, and
living through couple of defeats,
has come to the conclusion that the
position suits him, and wants to try
it again. Mr.. Dayton, of this Dis
trict, is OF a similar desire, but there
came a day, even to Rome, that,
while it mad been true, that all roads
led to the great city, the reverse was
proven equally true, that all roads
led out of RoG'e.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-26

We have no doubt the indepen-
dent voters will be largely in exist
ence in the coming campaign, to the
worry and annoyance of the politi-
clans and office-hoiders, who will be
wondering whose fence will be de-
rallied. They are curious quantity
in politics, and will no doubt be
classed as "soreheads and outs" di-
plomacy will prevent very loud an
athemas. However, such is life and
SO potent factor is more apt to
meet with Cancellation, rather than
attack
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-26

The wrecking of the war ship
Maine continues the all absorbing
question in and out of Congress
The people are excited and ready
for grim war-meantime level head
ed officials are probing the awful
and sad tragedy thoroughly for
facts upon which to base proper ac-
ton. 1t is best not to be too hasty
in conclusions, for then repentance
may not be necessary. The Ameri-
can people, when they know they are
right, will act promptly and effec'
lively,
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Be not frightened or afraid at the
incoming or outgoing of the big for
eign ships of war. Those cheese
boxes, known as Monitors, can get
in so close to the base of the big fel.
lows, as to escape the fire Of their
big guns and bore dangerous holes
along their water line. They are
regular hornets at close quarters.
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Notes From Foltz p. o.

Washington birthday was not OBJ
served in our neighborhood.
Mis-. j. II. Lemaster spent last
Monday with Mr.. ard Mrs. G. W.
ByeIs.
Our school, under the itutorship
of Prof. f. G. Tabler, is progressing
finely.
Mr.. T. j. Homer, of Middleway
spent last Sunday with the family
Of the Postmaster.
The Song Circle at Bedington is
well attended and proves to be in
teresting and instructive.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. will hold an
oyster supper on March 18th and
18th, in their new ball at Bedington.
Miss NJ. Stanley and sister, OF JEFF
ferson, spent several days at the
home of their aunt, Mrs. A. G. Mil
Ter.
Miss Emma V. Miller, who has
been visiting for some time in Wash.
.ington, d. G, has returned home
we'll pleased with her visit.
The Greensburg Literary Meet
ings are well attended. One of the
interesting features is the Green's
burg Times. edited by Prof. Mel
vina Sprinkle. sd
A pleasant soiree was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Byers,
on Tuesday last, In honor of their
son Alvertis' twenty first birthday.
Many young folks we're present and
enjoyed the festivities of the coca
sion.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Your Friends Coming and Going

Mr.. Phil Hollis is again in this
city.
Mr.. Chas. P. Faulkner spent
Sunday here.
Mr.. J. D. McCune went to
Brunswick on Monday.
Mr.. John Farrin returned from
Winchester on Monday.
Mr.. Jas. F. Thompson was in
Baltimore on Wednesday.
Rev. Father Fl. j. McKeefry was
in Winchester on Monday.
Mr.. Ed Hill and Mr.. Ed. Mayer
were in Hagerstown Tuesday.
Mr.. J. VIM. Miller, of WiDches-
ter, was in this city on Monday.
Messrs. Chas. Smurr and Mr.. Lee
Davis we're in Hagerstown on Mon
day.
Mr.. VIM. Ryneal, OF Cum berland,
spent Sunday at his home in this
city.
Mr. Harry Hardesty, of Berry
vile, is visiting friends in this
city.
Misses Annie and May thinner
man are visiting relatives in Balti-
more.
Miss Pearl Hedges, of Brunswick,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thos.
Lemen.
Mr.. Arthur Candy, of Berkeley
Springs, was here on Washington's
Birthday.
The editor, Mr.. j. N. Wisner, is
visiting relatives and friends in
Washington.
Mr.. S. G. Ramer, of Woodstock,
visited friends and relatives in this
city this week.
Mrs. I. G.. Linch and Miss Belle
Stewart have returned from a visit
to Morgantown.
Mr.. I'll. L. Alexander has return
ed from business trip to Hartford,
Conn.,, and New York.
Miss Lenora Geary, of Hagers-
town, was the guest of Miss Ruth
Troxcll for several days.
Miss May Trammell left on Mon
day to visit her uncle, Mr.. John
Trammel, in Oxford, Neb.
Mrs. Kate S. Hensal returned on
Monday from visit to her sister,
Mrs. White, of Baltimore.
Miss Brent Smith, of Harper's
Ferry, is visiting her brother, Mr..
G. G. Smith, in North Martinsburg.
AIr. II. A. Riddle, who has been
visitingxMr. M. A. Snodgrass, has
returned to his home in Chambers
burg.
Mrs. G. j. Thomas hes returned
from Bunker Hill, where she was
recently called by the illness of her
mother.
Hon. G.. M. Bowers, Miss Eleanor
Bowers and G.. M. Bowers, Jr.,
spent the day in Washington on
Monday.
Messrs. Owen Middlekauff, Allen
Mumma and William Bszel, of Ra-
gerstown, spent Saturday and Sun
day here.
Mrs. Marion Hollis, OF Gerards.
town, visited her fother, Mr.. j. s..
Trammell, on North Queen street,
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Atkinson, of
New York, are guests of Mrs. At.
kinsons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c..
Moore, on E. Martin street.
Misses Mary Adams and Norah
LASTLY, charming young ladies of
Hancock, are the guests of Miss
Lula Hartley, on Boyd avenue.
Mrs. P. E. Prather and Miss
Sarah Stinemetz, of Clearspring,
Md, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Mckee, on Race street.
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President Mckinley made an ex-
cellent address at the Academy OF
Music in Philadelphia, on Washing
toms Birthday. upon the invitation
of the students of tho University of
Pennsylvania. 1t was mastery
effort minted by the subject and the
occasion, and the soundest of pa
triotic principles were thoroughly
and eloquently maintained. For
pith and point, of terse and power
ful expression in behalf Of our coun-
try, ond the forwarding of her inter-
ests be hes few if any equals.
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There is a rush now 10 the choice
unoccupied farm lands along the line
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee aud st.
Paul Railway in Central Wisconsin.
Good quarter sections can now be
had for $500 and upwards per acre,
one third cash, balance on long time
at eurrant rate Of interest.
Fer luther particulars address w.
E. Powell, General Immigration
Agent, 40 Old Colony Building,
Chicago, I'll.
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The people of Berkeley Springs
might add to the manufacture OF
various handles and spokes, the sup
ply of wooden articles for use on
+. telegraph and telephone poles. The
timber interests of Morgan county
could furnish plenty of material.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-26

Come along, neighbor Bo- err
March bismarck forth Join the
"outsn and observe how the "ins'
enjoy themselves. Bryan's silver
dance, and not Cleveland's yellow
gold. did the work. Come along,
get in the procession.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-26

A few months ago, Mr.. Bryon
Every, of Woodstock, Mich, was
badly afflicted with rheumatism. His
right leg was swollen the full length,
causing him great suffering. He
was advised to try Chamberlain
Pain Balm. The first bottle of it
helped him considerably and the Sec
ond bottle effected a cure. The 25
and so cent sizes are for sale by L.
G.. Matthaei, Druggist.
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"Bill Anthony" the marine, show
ed not only wonderful grit, but a
perfect illustration Of the power of
thorough discipline, when immedi-
ately following the explosion of the
Maine, he sought his way in the
dark to his captain, who, hunting
his way to the deck, stumbled
against him, raised his hand to the
salute, saying ; captain, l have
c. me to inform you, sir, the ship
has exploded and is now sinking"
All honor the humble marine. With
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Wedding Bells.

In Winchester, on Thursday, Mr..
j. W. Striker and Miss Lula Jen.
kins, were married by Rev. Cox.
MIR. Charles Colbert and Miss
Lucy Spong, both of Shsrpsburg,
by Rev. Canadian, at Keedysyille.
In Baltimore, on Wednesday last
Mr.. George W. Billmyer and Miss
Elsie II. Shepherd, both OF Shep.
herdstown.
Mr.. D. A. Kelley and Miss Glars
M. Bishop, both of near Winchester
were married on Saturday last, in
Winchester, by Rev. W. A. Nc
Keefry.
Near Shepherdstown, on Tuesday,
Mr.. John W. Allison and Miss Ell.
len Highberger, of Fairplay, Nd,
were joined in marriage by Rev.
Hockey.
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commissioners Notice.
George |. Pitzer, ]
VS.. fIN CHANCERY.
Robert Gold ct al.
CQAIAIIcsrcA,rxrI,,c Or.rrcr \

COMMISSIONER s OFFICE, I
Martinsburg, w. Va, Feb, Z, 1895 !
To all persons Interested in the above en-
titled cause:
By decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county. WA. entered in the
above entitled cause, on the 18th day
of January, 1898. the same was referred
to me with instructions to ascertain
and report
First-The market and annual lea
tai value of the real estate owned
by the defendant, Robert Gold.
Second-The leins thereon by judg-
ment, deed of trust, or otherwise, ac-
cording to their respective pricritits-
Third-Any other matter by himself
deemed pertinent, which any of the
parties to this suit may require him to
state.
You i0ilI therefore take notice
That have fixed upon Monday. the
7th day of March, 1898, at 10 a. M, as
the time when, and my office in the
Flick building in Martinsburg, w Va,
as the place where l will proceed to ex-
ecute the said order of reference, ard if
from any cause, the same be not COM
pleted on that day, it will be adjourned
from time to time at the same Place,
until it is completed.
Given under my land this 7h Gay OF
February, 1898.
w. B. COLsToN,
Com'r in Chancely of said Court.