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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02
STATEs'STYLE.

The offer of 100000 to Spain by
the United States for the Philippines
is looked upon by the powers of the
old world with considerable curiosity
and exhibits generosity that's excep-
tional in the handling Of the affairs
OF the world. The nations OF the
world have not been in the habit OF
allowing anything for territory they
have taken from fallen foe, but
usually have taken what they have
seen fit to, and eXacted large
money tribute in addition.
But ''the practice of the United
States in annexation" says the st.
Louis Globe Democrat, in comment
ing upon the subject, sis far more
considerate than that of Europe. AL
most invariably we have paid direct
sum in cash for territory acquired.
For the Louisiana purchase OF 1903
France received S12,0O0,O00. Spain
obtained s5,OOO,OOO for Florida in
1919. Texas, with the standing of an
independent state, came into the
union voluntarily, accepting the ad-
vantages of an equivalent. without
cash payment. The cession of Mexico
territory in 1910 involved a cash pay
nent by the. United States of SIS, OOO,-
900 and debts assumed to the extent
of SO, 100000. The Gladsden purchase
in 1853 cost SIC, 100000. Alaska was
purchased in 1861 for $1,000, 900.
While Hawaii came in this year with.
out direct payment, the obligations
assumed amount to several millions.
Porto Rico is regarded as partial
war indemnity. 1t will be noticed
that the rule with the United States
has been to pay a lump cash sum, and
one large enough to be quite welcome
to the countries representing the
other side of the transactions.
SIN the acquisitions referred to-"
continues the Globe-Democrat, 1--WE
have paid to France, Spain, Mexico
and Russia total of S52, 700, 900, an
average of $21 a square mile, or q
fraction more than three cents an
acre. To give Spain S2O,OOO,COO for
the Philippines would be sS7 a square
mile, or about thirteen cents an acre.
But the value of the city of Manila
is to be kept in mind in making an
estimate of this nature. The offer in
cludes important advantages in addi-
tion to the 500, 100000 in cash. Spain
will be allowed to conduct commerce
with the Philippine seaports on the
same terms arranged for the United
States. If the Spanish element there
desires to continue to do business on
old lines no discriminating taxes will
bar the way. The United States in
completing the treaty also proposes
to wipe out the old outstanding
claims on both sides, Liberality
marks the proposition throughout,
Spain is enabled to begin new era
without the burden of revolted colon
les and flee from the war claims of
victor. She is lucky to receive her
lesson in war from generous people"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

Gov. Clough did two commendable
things Saturday = appointing Nate
Kingsley to the judgship of the Tenth
district, to fill the unexpired term of
the late Judge Whytock, and the ap-
pointment of Judge Ira B. Mills to
fill Mr.. Kingsley's unexpired term on
the Railroad and Warehouse Com
mission. Mr.. Mills term would have
expired the first of January, 1899, but
his selection to fill the remainder of
Mr.. Kingslay's term gives him until
January 1st, 1900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02
CHANGENOT DESIRED.

The biennial demand is again be-
ing made for change in the form of
the Aus ralian ballot used at our
state and local elections from the
form at present used, to that Of the
blanket form, where the ticket Of
each party is placed separately, and
a circle is placed over each ticket
where a cross can be made by those
desiring toyote the ticket straight.
We have not seen that any such de-
mand comes from the people them
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

The report of Commissioner
Powderly shows that immigration to
this country Is falling off somewhat,
the number coming this past year
not being as great as last, and the
prospects are that the number will be
still smaller next year. If the quality
is improved, the country will not suf.
fer in the least by this change.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

Talk about the fall of the beauti-
full, but what is there beautiful about
1t. And yet the coal dealer, the shoe
dealer and the clothing dealer wear
broad smiles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

Benjamin Harrison is being men.
toned for senator to succeed Turpie,
of Indiana. His election to that posi-
tion would give Indiana commanding
influence in the senate. while mis- wide
experience would give the country
most valuable senator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

Frank Day says that off1ceseekers
should get to the rear and give Gov
elect Lind chance. Now watch the
hustle. But it won't be for the rear.
After forty years of fasting Frank
won't be able, by word, to stem the
tide.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

OF course Mr.. Bryan will declare
that the silver issue is not dead nor
dying, because bis political future de-
ponds upon its continued agitation.
And for the same reason many of his
satellites and admirers will continue
to reiterate that it is just as much an
issue as ever.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

In the last five weeks the banks Of
New York have loaned Europe $780,
900. This does not look as though
the United States was very much in
the grasp of the "soulless money
DOW er" of London.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

Doubtless our banana belt weather
has been switched off just to give US
a taste of the kind of weather the
rest of the temperate zone has to
stand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

According to the report of the COM
missioner of internal revenue, 81, 2O9,-
2S7 internal revenue taxes were col
lected in Minnesota last year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

The preachers of the Windy city
are again discussing "Chicago's real
need" How would bath do2-St.
Paul Globe.
What kind of a bath? Water or
mud?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

With considerable Republican gains
In Colorado, it is little wonder that
the silver issue is growing stale.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

For starter, the weather clerk
gave us something of clipper.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

and all Wisconsin points Is the M g
St. L. via the twin cities. Shorest
time and best service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-12-02

The Short Line to Milwaukee, Osh-
kosh. Fond du Lac,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
In the Magistrates Court.

Ruth Brown colored was arrested
Saturday morning by officer Hollis
on complaint of j.. r. Clifford, for
using profane language on the
street. She was tried before Justice
Martin found guilty and fined one
dollar and cost.
Sheridan Harden was arrested on
Monday morning by special constable
A. j. Snyder on complaint of James
Porter. Porter claimed Harden had
assaulted him by throwing club
at him and threatening him with .
carving knife. He was tried before
Justice Martin and after hearing the
evidence in the case both parties
were found guilty and bound over
to keep the peace for one year.
John Weller WAS arrested Mon
day by Constable Russler for threat
ening TO kill William Holland. He
was tried on the charge, found guilty
and bound over to keep the peace
for one year.
Constable Hollis arrested Tennessee
HOLIDAY Sunday evening on a
warrant sworn out by Geo. Holiday.
He claimed she had entered his
house and assaulted him doing him
bodily harm and destroying his
his personal property. She was
tried before Justice Byers and found
guilty of the charge. A fine of S.
and costs imposed and she was
bound over on bond Of 500 to keep
the peace for one year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Cumberland Valley Items.

Benjamin Shockey, of Waynes-
boro, has shipped 1900 bushels OF
fine peaches from his Ringgold or
chard.
The Pastime Driving Park Asso.
citation will hold a big fall race meet
at Greencastle on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER %. There will be trotting
and running races and efforts will be
made to have the event surpass any
former meet.
Col. Thomas s. Moorehead, presi.
dent of the Tuscsrora railroad, re-
ports that work on the contemplated
extension from Blair's Mills to Nc
Connellsburg is being pushed rapid.
ly, and that all heavy grading will
be done before cold weather comes.
The work of enlarging the trans
fer shed at Hagerstown junction, w.
M. Il N. Il W. r. r., is progressing.
The shed, when completed, will have
length sufficient to accommodate
twenty-eight cars. Heretofore it
had a length sufficient for only ten
cars.
Near Frostburg, Nd, a few nights
ago, four burglars entered the resi-
dence of Curtin Graham. They
bound Miss Sallie Wright, an aged
woman, and servant girl, hands and
feet. The thieves took $22 but over
looked $500, under the cover of
mantlepiece.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Heavy Loss by Fire.

On Wednesday night about nine
o'clock the large barn OF Mr.. Daniel
Fulk, near Swan Pond. was discov-
cred to be on fire. Mr.. Fulk and
family did not notice the fire until
notified by some neighbors, and all
efforts to save either the barn or
contents were useless. The barn
was one of the largest in the county
and was the second one that has been
burned on the same foundation. Mr..
Fulk had about 40 tons of hay, over
seven hundred bushel of wheat, all
of his farming implements and one
valuable horse in the barn, all of
which were consumed. The loss is
estimated at $4,000. There was
81 500 insurance on the barn, in the
Hamburg Bremen Company, one of
the best paying companies in exis-
tence, for which Capt. W. B. Colston
is agent, but there was no insurance
on the contents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
A Divorce to Gen. cassius N. Clay.

Louisville, KY, September 9-Gen.
Csssius NJ. Clay, has been granted
divorce from his girl wife, Dora
Richardson Clay, by Judge Scott, of
the Madison county Circuit Court.
The decree restores the defendant
to her maiden name, Dora Richard
son. The suit for divorce was filed
several weeks ago, and as i. was not
contested by the defendant, every
effort was made to hurry it through
the courts, with the result that q
decree was handed down this morn
ing. No references was made to
alimony, as it is understood by the
attorneys ard the court thst Gen.
Clay las already made ample pro-
vision for bis wife by The purchase
OF a large and productive farm near
her old home. The marriage con-
tract which existed between them
was dissolved.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17


The World says .Martinsburg
needs new town PRIDE" Correct
dress up the streets aud the homes
and the persons will keep even with
the example.
AT the convention held n Berkc.
ley Springs September 8, I. FL. B.
Duckwall was nominated for the
House OF Delegates; Ii. D. Allen for
Superintendent of Schools and e. r.
Rice for Commissioner.
Bishop George w. Peterkin, D.
D., l.. L. D., will ofiicia,e in Christ
church, Bunker Hill, next Sunday,
September Is, at II a. m He will
also preach in Gerardstown Sunday
evening at 730 O'Clock.
Mr.. H. II. Emmert, as special
commissioner, on last Saturday, sold
at public auction at the court house
the Fitz mill, together with the lot
adjoining the same to Mr.. Alex.
Parks for the sum of $1,000.
Mr.. Philip Scharmann, who for
years was skilled machinist in the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops
in this city, has accepted a position
in the Navy Yard at Washington.
He left for Washington on Friday.
Senator Elkins will be glad to
send to farmers and other persons
interested, until his quota is ex-
hausted, on requests sent to him at
Washington, copies of the latest
Year Book Of the Agricultural De-
partmeDt.
Mr.. Lewis Fl. Phleeger, OF Pied.
mon WHO gave bail to the amount
of $500 for his appearance before
the September term OF court at Key
ser, to answer charge of issuing
fraudulent insurance policies did not
appear and the bail bond was for
feited.
Ex-senator and Mrs. Henry G.
Davis have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Grace Davis, and Mr.. Arthur Lee, of
Richmond. The wedding is to take
place in the Davis Memorial church
at the BRIDES home at Elkins, Mon
day, September 10.
NV. g." has won quite a reputa.
tion with "Anecdotal Literature
and has recently purchased the pic
ture and framing business from o.
S. Rigsby, opposite Independent
office. He has added stationery,
notions and school books to the
stock. Give him a call He will
treat you properly.
Now is the time and the Place to
get your winter Boots and Shoes,
at the Oldest and most reliable Shoe
House in Martinsburg, conducted by
John Lyons, the Shoe Maker, who
keeps none but good shoes. He
knows what good shoes are, and he
won't have anything else. Prices
very low. Please give him a call.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
POLITICS IN COURT.
rlandamus Asked as to 9TH Delegate
District.


Hon. e. Boyd Faulkner, Judge
of this Circuit, has granted an alter
native writ of mandamus directed to
Mr.. John W. Daniels, Clerk of JEFF
ferson Comfy Circuit Court, and j.
F. Engle and Harry Hopkins, who
constitute the Ballot Commissioners
of jefferson County, requiring them
to appear at special term of the
jefferson County Circuit Court snd
show cause if any they can why
peremptory writ of mandamas
should not be issued requiring them
to place on the printed ballots for
November election the name of Mr..
Frank 81. Harrison, of Morgan
county, as the Democratic nominee
for delegate from the 7th Delegate
District. The petitioner for the
writ, Mr.. Harrison, was regularly
nominated by the Democratic party,
and the ballot commissioners refused
to put his name on the ticket because
the Legislature of 1897 passed an
act giving to Morgan county dele
gate, and making but one delegate
from Berkeley and Jefferson. The
petitioner claims this act to be un-
constitutional, alleging no redis-
tricting or reapportionment car be
made until after the census OF 1900.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Fields and Hanson's Minstrels.

Manager Lambert respectfully an
nounces to his patrons that he has
made an engagement for ore night
only of Fields and Hsnson's Min
strels on Saturday, September 18th,
Everybody knows Fields and Han
son as the Monarchs of Musical
Comedy, and their appearance alone
is enough to crowd the house. The
company furnishes greater variety
of acts, more prominent features,
brighter music, songs, dances and
novelties, and more real solid fun
than has been seen here for a long
time, and their performance is of
the highest standard; without flaw
or blemish and the company this
season ranks supreme as the clean
est, brightest and the best minstrel
show before the public. Among the
features are; An Evening with the
Elks, The Golden Showers, The
Grand Old Guard, and Many other
features too numerous to mention
in these columns.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
City Council.

The City Council met in regular
session Monday night with Hon. j.
7. Paulding, mayor pro tenn, in the
chair and the following members
present: G. G. Lemen, A. G.. Wolfes,
J. Eversole, G.. D. Roberts, W. R.
Kline, j. j. Foley and William
McQuilkin.
Mr.. Monaghan asked for the pro-
per grade for his payment. The
same was ordered.
The Electric Light Co. was re-
quested to meet with the street
committee, relative to repairing the
bridge on east Burke street.
Mr.. s. S. Felker's application to
build bow window to his property
On King street was referred to the
ordinance committe.
Councilman Kline asked permits.
sion TO repair the cover on the Wen.
ming spring.
Messrs. Gaver and Palmer were
ordered to put in cutters in front Of
their properties on North Queen
street, as soon as proper grade has
been given.
Mr.. Alex Elliot was ordered to
lay pavement in front of his prop.
erty on south Maple avenue.
The street committee was instruct.
ed to ascertain cost of repairing the
stone crusher and report to the coun-
Gil.
Messrs. Picking, Shut, Lamar
and Hill were ordered to lay cutters
in front of their respective proper
ties.
The Misses Doll were ordered to
put down gutter in front of their
property on Burke street from the
residence of E. Boyd Faulkner to
the Peoples National bank property.
1t was ordered hereafter no work
be done except the backing up of
cutters put in, or repairing culverts
and bridges without the consent of
the council.
Thesuperintendant was ordered to
purchase pipes to be laid along
Queen street from the B. &. o cross
ing southwark. The water board
was instructed to have the same put
down.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Death of Capt. J. H. weddell.

On last Thursday afternoon, at
5.45 o'clock, Capt. John Fl. Wed.
dell died at his home on Liberty
street, from Brights disease, aged
Sc years and IL days. He had been
a great sufferer for about six years,
but was able to go about until q few
weeks ago, when he began to rapid
ly lose strength. Mr.. Weddell was
born and raised 10 this county, and
though but youth when the war
between the states began, he enlist
ed ia the Wise Artillery as q private
and served in that command
throughout the war, participating in
all the great battles of the army of
Northern Virginia, and was twice
wounded. By his soldierly bearing
and gallantry rose in few promo
tions to the rank of captain. 1t is
said by his companions in armies
that he had but few equals in all the
essential qualities of the ideal SOL
dier and when the war was over he
returned to his home and enjoyed
the admiration and esteem Of his
people. He has been q member of
the Berkeley County Camp of ex-
Confederates and took a deep in
terest in its welfare. He leaves an
aged mother, wife and four children,
his father having preceded him to
the grave by just 8 months. He
was member of the M. E. Church,
South. The funeral took place on
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from
the house, under the auspices of the
Confederate Camp. The veterans
and sons of the Confederacy attend
ing in a body. The pallbearers
were taken from members of Mr..
Weddelrs company, and were
james Frazier, Shepherdstown Ed
ward Britton, Darkesville; Joseph
Shearer, Geo. W. Beard, John Boyd
and A. 7. Hess, of this city. Rev.
W. T, Gruver, assisted by Revs. s.
G. Ferguson and Chas. s. Trump,
conducted the funeral services, and
the interment was made in Green
Hill Cemetery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Weather Observations.

Weather observer Vanmetre has
furnished the following summary OF
the weather for the month of Au-
gust: Mean temperature IA. Q
Maximum temperature 80. ON the
4th and 25th. Minimum tempera-
ture SO On the 2Sth. The total
amount OF rainfall during the month
was I inches. There were l3 clear
days, Is partly cloudy days, and 8
cloudy days. The prevailing wind
came from the south.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Died.

Rev. j. G. Taylor died en- Sun
day morning, as $50 o'clock, at
his home on Winchester avenue,
after an illness of few days. Mr..
Taylor was a native of Hampshire
county, coming here from Green
spring about twenty-five years ago.
He was local minister of the First
M. E. Church, but for ten years had
not been able to do any work, ow-
ing to his failing health. He was
aged "a years, and leaves a wife
and six children. The funeral took
place on Tuesday, at 2 p. M, from
his late residence. DR.. Price con.
Quoted the services, and the inter-
ment was in Green Hill Cemetery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
A Winter Hospital.

Washington, September a.
Surgeon General Sternburg today
furnished some interesting details
of the plans of the War Department
referred to yesterday by Secretary
Alger for the establishment of two
large, well equipped winter hospitals
for the troops. He said that with
out attracting much attention the
medical department. had been for
some time at work erecting such a
hospital on the government reserva-
ton at Fort Monroe, and he was
pleased to be able to announce that
Lieut.. Col. Woodhill, the surgeon in
charge, had reported that the hos
pital would be ready for the recep-
ton of troops next Friday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Changes at Wilson.

Miss Marcella Flautt has been
added to the corps of teachers at
Wilson college. Miss Flautt possess
ses a very fine mezzo-soprano voice
and is now engaged in teaching in
one of the largest schools of music
in New York. She comes very highly
recommended.
Prof. F. Luscomb, of Martins
burg, W. Va, the well known band
leader and orchestral writer, will be
the new teacher of banjo, mandolin
and guitar at Wilson this term.
The old art room has been turned
into lecture room for Musical Dr.
rector Shaw. Many improvements
have been made for the benefit of
this department.-Spirit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Gen. Wheeier's Loss.


A sad fatality occurred at Nom
tauk Point, last week, in the drown
Jog OF Cadet Wheeler, son of Gen.
Joseph Wheeler, who wss SO con-
spicuous figure in the recent Gu
ban campaign. and Lieut.. Kirkpat--
rick of the lst cavalry. The two
men went over to the beach for q
bath in the surf, and it is supposed
that the undertow carried them out.
The bodies were found later in the
day. Young Wheeler was a cadet
in the naval academy, and during
the war served on the Columbia.
He was but 20 years of age. He
had been with his father since the
establishment of the camp at Mon
tauk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Mr.. StaubIy Heard From.

1t was reported here last week that
Mr.. Leonard Staubley, of this city,
a regular in the u. S. Army, was
killed at Santiago de Cuba, but a
letter states that he is i'll from fever
in a hospital there. His family re-
joice to know that he lives and there
is every hope Of his recovery. He
has been in the army for eight
years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
e The Pollard System.

The city teachers met in the End
Ward on Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock and were under instructions
until five o'clock in relation to the
Pollard System. Miss McMullen
superintendent of the Pollard Sys-
tenn in the Schools of Pennsylvania
was here and gave the teachers much
valuable instructions. The teachers
are much pleased with Miss McMul-
lens methods and are very hopeful
of spending a successful term.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
Fatal Explosion.

Forty gallons of gasoline explod-
ed in the cellar of a grocery store in
Philadelphia Sunday night, wreck
ing three buildings and causing the
death of possibly dozen persons.
Many were severely injured by the
falling wells. 1t is supposed that
the owner of the store entered the
cellar with a lighted lamp, igniting
the gasoline fumes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-09-17
To be Retained in Service.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Adjutant
General Corbin today made an off,
cial announcement of the intention
of the War department in the matter
OF mastering out and retaining in
the service the volunteer regiments.
Among the regiments which are re-
tanned in service until further or
ders, are both the First and Second
West Virginia infantry.