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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
Bankruptcy Rules.

Washington, November 2S.-The
United States Supreme Court TO-
day, through Justice Gray ,announc.
ed the new bankruptcy rules, under
the national bankruptcy act of July
!, 1898. The rules have been await
ed with much interest.
Justice Gray announced that the
new rules would take effect on Mon.
day, January 2, 1899, and that all
proceedings heretofore taken SUBJ
stantially in conformity to the act
and to the regulations of 1857 as far
as practicable would be upheld.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
Uncle Sans New Battleship Launched.

San Francisco, CAL, Nov. 90
"The Wisconsin" the latest of Uncle
Sans battleships, and sister to the
Illinois and Alabama, now being
built at Norfolk and Philadelphia re-
spectively, was launched today.
She went gracefully info the waters
of the beautiful bay at the yards of
the Union Iron Work. The launch.
ing was at 10 a. m. Miss Elizabeth
Stephenson, the pretty daughter of
Ex-Congressman Stephenson, of
Wisconsin, christened the new sea
terror with bottle Of wine wrapped
in small American flag. Fully So
600 people tried to see the launch
ing. There were many excursion
tugs.
The battleship will be driven by
two pairs of engines with an. indi-
Gated horse power of 10000, which
are to drive the ship through the
water at speed of at least sixteen
knots an hour. The dship section
OF the vessel is 1923 tons, and the
armor and bolts represent weight
of 2,719 tons. While the Wiscon-
sin will be.protected from an enemy's
fire by heavy armor, this is not all
she will depend upon for safety.
While able 10 hold her own and
more with ships of the Oregon style
the Wisconsin will have none of the
ungraceful shapes of that fighting
ship. The lines oil. the Wisconsin
are graceful and the features of war
ale softened and so blended as to
make beautiful vessel when not
stripped for action, and one that is
likely to create as great a Juror
among foreign naval experts as did
the New Ya.n when she made her
tip to Eta, re some years ago.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
Wheeling Intelligencer.
West Virginias Leading Family
and Political NewSDaOer

In the forty-seventh year of its life the
INTELLIGENCER is stronger than ever in
the nearly half-century during which it
has been visiting the homes of the State.
The year 1899 will begin new epoch in
the history of America. The developments
OF the Spanish-American war, and the new
policies. foreign and domestic, thereby
made necessary, will have momentous
bearing on the destiny of the Nation. 1t
will be the greatest history making period
since the days of 1S61-'65. The debates in
Congress over the Peace Treaty with
Spain will be exciting and historic.
A United States Senator is to be chosen,
and in this respect and others the session
of the State Legislature will be eyentful
and interesting. The INTELLIGENCER
gives all the news-State, National and
Foreign.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
SATURDAY, DEC. 3, 1898.

Because a Maryland man has
started a frog farm, number OF
papers have jumped to the conclu-
sion that it will keep him hopping
to manage baltimore News.
No; not if be runs a brewery and
extracts the hops, before be disposes
of the corpus.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
10 More Presidential Postmaster.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 3d.
No more presidential appoints of
postmasters are TO be made till
Congress convenes. There are 299
appointments of presidential post
masters awaiting confirmation.
These have been appointed during
the recess OF Congress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
The Daily IntelIigencer.

Specimen copies of either edition of the
INTELLIGENCER sent free to any address.
We want an Agent at every Postoffice
in West Virginia, Eastern Ohio and West
ern Pennsylvania.
Remittances should be made by regis
tered letter, postal money order or check.
Send In your subscriptions at once.
ADDRESS,
LNTELLIGENCER PUB. CO.,
Wheeling, W. Va
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03

Special Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
By virtue of authority vested in the
undersigned Special Commissioners by
decree of the Circuit Court of the
County of Berkeley, State of West Vir-
ginia, entered in the chancery cause of
W. t. Paskel against E. NJ. Strother
and others, on the 18th day of October,
1898, they will offer at public auction,
to the highest bidder, at the front door
of the Court House, in the County of
Berkeley, and State of West Virginia,
in the town of Martinsburg, on
SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1898
at 2 O'Clock p. M. the following de-
scribed real estate
FlRST-Lot 8 in Block 6 In Strines-
Vile, facing on Second street, improved
by a
TWO-STORY FRAME
DWELLING OUSE.
SECOND-Lot 7 in Block in Strines-
vile, adjoining the property above, also
facing on Second street, improved with
handsome
TwO-stOry Dwelling
and Ouibuildings
THlRD-Lot 6 in Block 6 in Strines-
vile, adjoining the above property, fac
ing Second street SO feet, running back
200 feet, unimproved by any buildings.
The three properties above offered were
the dwelling-house and adjacent prop
critics of Marion L. Paskel, deceased,
are we'll fenced. and in convenient
and desirable location.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third of
the purchase money cash in hand on
the day of sale, the residue thereof due
in two equal payments, due in one and
two years from said day of sale. the de-
ferred payments to be evidenced by the
promlssory notes OF the purchaser bear
ing interest from date, and the title to
be retained until all of the purchase
money has been paid
The property fest above advertised
will be sold separately; the other two,
being lots and will be sold either to-
gether or separately, to suit the con-
venience Of purchaser.
n. BAKER, JR.,
U. s. G. PITZER,
Special Commissioners.
l hereby certify that N. D. Baker,
Jr., one of the Special Commissioners
appointed to make sale Of the real es-
tate in the chancery cause of W. T.
Paskel against E. M. Strother and
others, has executed bond with APP
proved security, according to law.
L. DEW. GERHARDT,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Berkeley Co., W. Va.
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TERMS AND PREMIUMS.

THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER one
r., year IN advance ,..................$1
THE WEEKLY INTELL1GENCER six \.
months in advance 6
6copies one year and an extra copy
to person getting up club ... SO
II copies one year and an extra copy
% to person getting up club ,.... 100
~ copies one year and copy of the
Daily one year free to person get
ting up club. 90 0
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Baltimore and Martinsburg markets
compared and corrected ever7 Friday
morning.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-12-03
TWO-STORY FRAME
DWELLING HOUSE.

SECOND-Lot 7 in Block 6 in Strines-
vile, adjoining the property above, also
facing on Second street, improved with
handsome
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
THEN HE TAINTED.
The Young Man Found Miss Gertrude
In, But She Was Not His
Fair Gertie.

One evening not long ago st. Joseph
young man, who is quite well known in So
ciety, started out to call on young lady
who lives in the eastern part of the city.
The young man had but recently met the
charmer and had never been to see her. He
did not anticipate any difficulty, however,
in finding the young lady's home, as he had
received careful directions from those who
had been there. In due time he arrived in
the neighborhood in which the young lady
lived. He was undecided as to the exact
house he was seeking, but after some hesita-
ton he selected that which he felt positive
was the. young lady's place of abode. A
ring of the bell brought big darby nanny
to the door.
"Is Miss Gertrude in?" queried the caller.
Yes, sir; step in" was the answer, and
the young man was ushered into the paror
1t seems that he was too deeply engrossed
with anticipations of pleasure to follow to
make close scrutiny, else he would have OBJ
served that surroundings were not just what
he had reason to expect. After a few mo-
ments the young man was aroused by a
deep and powerful voice, Enthusiastically that
OF the negro nanny, and it's tone left no
question of the relationship between the
speaker and the person called.
"Gertie, dar's a man in here what wants
to see yo'."
In moment "Gertie," who resembled the
ace of spades in color, came into the room
and the young man fainted.-St. Joseph
(Mo.) News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
A PARABLE.

When God first made little bird,
For sheer delight,
He gifted it with power of song
But not of flight.
Then by its side He gently laid
Those untried things
That we in human parlance call
pair of wings;
And said: my little one, this load
Uplift and see,
Beneath this strange disguise, my loves
Sweet thought for thee"
The feathered darling serious grew;
A sudden sob
Choked all the music in it's throat,
And seemed to rob
The air of sunshine; yet 1t gave
A patient nod,
And said: IN bear it for your sake.
Dear Father Cod
Then on reluctant shoulders, firm
The burden laid;
And 10! the merry winds Of heaven
About it played,
Until in very ecstasy
1t spurned the ground;
And, borne upon it's lifted load,
Glad freedom found.
o mortal, shrinking from thy cross.
Behold the birds
And learn the dearest meaning yet
OF those sweet words.
ELLA Gilbert Ives. in N. Y. Independent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27

nENTON first met her at the Mar
IL lows reception. He had just come
in from the frosty night and was stand
veying the throng that filled the rooms.
"No, there are several here I've never
met" he was saying to Miss NARROW;
"for instance, the tall young lady with
dark hair and brown eyes, over there
by the cabinet"
"Oh, Mildred Arnold-she is pretty,
isn't she?" replied Miss NARROW, with
a touch of condescension in her voice.
Then she led him across the room and
presented him.
That night as Denton walked home,
he thought to himself that he had never
met anyone quite like Mildred Arnold.
There was a distinct personality in the
pose of her head, the wave of her hand,
the bend of her arm; and certain sub
tie suggestion of herself in things about
her person. Her fan, for instance-he
would have known it among hun
dred, though he had never seen it be-
fore, and the rose that breathed on
her bosom seemed to take life from
hers. Her voice was clear, full-toned
and low, and her dark eyes reminded
him of deep pools rejecting all the
shade of the moving heavens.
Ten days later Denton called.
81 brought you this" said he, unfold
ing an American Beauty rose, because
/ have an idea that it is your favorite
flower"
"How very queer. 1t is my favorite,
if, indeed, l have any, for l am dearly
fond of all flowers" Then she took the
rose and, thanking him, laid it against
her face. '"Two of a kind" thought
Denton. After that he used to think of
her as his american Beauty"
They became very good friends after
a time-this man of society and the
gentle-mannered, book-loving home
body. Perhaps it was her literary taste
that attracted Denton, for he himself
was an author and at that period was
writing his Thirst of Tantalus," which
afterward threw society into futter
of excitement. Perhaps the spiritual
faculties of the man found fellowship
in the all-pervading presence of the
young woman's deep nature.
When spring came Denton called
the first bright day to take her walk
ing in the country. They boarded an
electric car and alighted at the further
end of a pretty little suburban village.
Before them stretched a smooth,
white road shaded by great, sturdy
trees. On either side of the highway
the wild lilacs were blooming and the
air was filled with the subtle breath OF
spring.
stream winding through rocky gorge,
II used to come down here to fish and
dream, when / was boy" said Den
ton, taking the path by the side of the
stream. They walked on some distance
until they came to ledge of rock at
the base of towering bowlder, trellised
with budding vines.
what beautiful spoil" said Mil.
dred
"This was one of my favorite
haunts," said Denton. "Many an aft
ernoon I've dreamed away while more
practical people were working and
achieving something's" and then, quick,
ly-"but you do not like practical peo-
pie, do you?" he added.
"That depends" Mildred answered
looking brightly into his questioning
face. There are practical people and
earthly practical people. These latter
cannot endure"
Denton's face lighted up with Pc
culiar interest.
Whom do you call earthly prac-
teal q" he asked.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27

If you would be sure of getting the best
wearing calicoes on the market, those which
have the latest patterns, brightest colors
and best quality for the money, buy Simp-
sons Prints and you will make no mistake.
The name VIM. Simpson Il Sons on the
ticket is a guarantee of excellence
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27
The Very sword.

A Scotchman on recent visit to Dub
lin went to see private museum which
was advertised to contain the oldest and
queerest antiquities in the world.
The Irish Snowman brought out a
large sword and said:
This is the sword that BALKAN slew
his ass with
The Scotchman, being well up in
Bible history, here interrupted and
said:
"Balaam did not slay his ass; he only
wished for sword to Stay it,"
"Oh!" returned Pat, "then this is the
very sword he wished for. Spare Mo-
ments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27

When a woman marries man to reform
him she soon wishes she had left the job to
the police. Washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-27

The University of Calcutta is said to
be the largest educational corporation
in the world.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The contract
has been signed by the naval depart
ment with the wrecking company for
the recovery Of the effects on the Maine
and the vessel herself, if that be practi-
cable
Captain 5iesbee was heard from in
dispatch, which indicates that close at
tention viii be given TO the coal bunk
ers - the naval court of inquiry at Ha-
yana. This indicates that he is consid-
ering spontaneous combustion as a cause
for the Maine explosion.
Officials unquestionably have been
for some time preparing for any
emergency that May arise, but appear
ances at tire department would indicate
that any necessary orders already have
been given, and that the situation was
not one calling for immediate activity
ST Washington The Castine and Gin
cinnati, in accordance with orders made
known some time ago, are TO move much
further north, to West Indian waters,
and at Norfolk the monitor Terror has
been ordered to be in readiness, and
may be sent to New York later.
The senate 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 meas
ures for the protection of our coasts by
considerable appropriations for extern
siye works and great guns it had not
provided the men necessary to operate
these engines of war. Should the house
pass the bill, which it will likely do, it
will enable the department to carry out
plans it has long had i'll view
Criticisms lately passed upon the
state of the army and our fortifca-
tons has caused increased activity in
military matters, and to some extent
this is responsible for reports arriving
from various quarters of movements at
army nOSfG
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
Are You a Prospective Wheel Rider9

Then you are interested in the sub
iect of good wheels. You should buy
a standard wheel. The cheap bargain
counter wheel will cost you more in
one season in repairs than good
wheel will as long as you have it.
One season usually does cheap one
while high grade wheel will last for
years There is no better wheel for
use than the Rambler. It's beauty
too. It's price puts it in the reach of
all and it is built to last. It's grade
is as high as the highest. | have the
agency for it in Morgantown and
would be glad to talk to you before
you make up your mind what you ride
next year A '98 model up to date
in every particular, 500
JUSTIN NJ KUNKLE
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
THE WRECKERS' CONTRACT,
VIII Receive Big Sums For Their WorI
the Maine.


on the Maine.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The plans of
the wrecking expedition for the relief of
the Maine were completed after long
conferences between Secretary Long
and the representatives of the Merritt
q Chapman company of New York and
the Boston Towboat company. A dis
patch was sent to the captain of the sea
wrecker Right Arm, now at Key West,
to suspend his private work there and
proceed at once to Havana.
The commander of the Right Arm is
ordered to place himself, with his divers
and machinery, under the orders of
Captain Sigsbee, who thus will be free
to avail himself of their services in re-
covery OF bodies or any particularly de-
slrable piece of equipment or property
before the regular wrecking operations
begin. These are emergency steps
which precede the main wrecking expe-
dition, which will be outfitted at Bos-
ton, New York and Norfolk with view
to beginning extensive operations with
in week.
The terms of the contract as con-
Guided and signed provide for the paw
ment to the wreczing companies of the
sum of 1871 per day for their regular
plant, and an additional payment of
$500 per day for the use of the Monarch
while the latter is actually employed.
An express provision is made that the
government may terminate the contract
at any moment. 1t is also provided that
the compensation shall not exceed the
sum of 2noney ($200,000) appropriated
by congress for this purpose in the joint
resolution passed Monday Finally it
is provided that if the companies sue
coed in raising the Maine and towing
her to New York they shall receive a
bonus of 100000.
In addition to the emergency work to
be prosecuted by the Right Arm the
main expedition will be made up of
about 100 men, including six skilled
divers, the wreclring steamer Under
writer of Boston of 600 horsepower. the
wrecking steamer John Jones of Nor
folk Of similar power, the iron barge
Lone Star of Boston, capable of carry
ing 3,0C6 tons, the floating derrick Mon
arch, capable of lifting 260 tons. the
largest floating derrick in the country
and another derrick capable of LIFTING
30 tons. The forwarding of the boats
derricks and men will begin at once.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
MOD'S COW ARDDILY ACT.
Killed a Postmaster Because
He Was a Negro.
SHOT HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
One Boy Murdered and His Body and
That of His Father Cremated In the
Burning Home, Fired by South Caro-
lima Whites.

LAKE CITY, S. c., Feb. 23.-Postmas-
ter Baker. negro, and his child were
shot to death and their bodies cremated
here. 1t is said that mob numbering
several hundred surrounded Baker s
house, where the postofIieo is kept, set
fire to the building and opened fire with
guns upon it. Baker was killed and his
wife, two daughters and one son were
seriously wounded
There had been protests against
Bakers appointment. Three months
ago he was fired upon from ambush.
Tuesday of last week his house was
riddled with bullets.
1t was short time before that SEN
ators Stillman and McLauren and Con-
gresham Horton had asked the post
master general to remove Baker because
of his color, and the request had been
refused.
Early Tuesday morning the torch was
applied to the postoffice and Bakers
house Back, just within the line of
light, were over 100 white men armed
with pistols and shotguns. By the time
the fire aroused the sleeping family,
consisting Of the postmaster, his wife,
four daughters, a son and an infant at
the breast, the crowd began firing into
the building A hundred bullet holes
wormed through the dim boards, and
many found Judgment i'll the people
within.
Baker was the first. to reach the door,
and he fell dead just within the thresh-
hold, being shot in several places. The
mother had the baby in her arms, and
had reached the door over her husband s
body, when a bullet crashed through it's
skull and fell to the floor She was shot
in several places. Two of the girls had
their arms broken close to the shoulder
and will probably lose them Another
of the girls is believed to be fatally
wounded.
The boy is shot. Two of the seven
occupants of the house escaped with
Slight injuries. The bodies of Baker
end the infant were cremated in the
building. All mail matter was de-
stroyed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
DoNNELLY TAXES A BRIDE.
The Politician and Author United to His
stenographer In Minneapolis.

The Politician and Author United to His
stenographer In Minneapolis.
MINNEAPoLIs, Feb. 23.-The marriage
of Miss Marion Olive Hansen and Ig-
Mathis Donnelly was solemnized here
with much pomp and ceremony. The
nuptials Were celebrated in the church
of the bride, the Norwegian Methodist.
which was completely filled with an
audience OF about 600, which evinced a
deep int rest in the affair.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
G. jacobson. Mr.. Donnelly was at
tended by j. A. Sutherland as best man
and Mahon B. Burke and J. M. Haw-
thorn of st. Paul as groomsmen. The
bride entered on the arm of her father,
and was preceded by her maid of honor
and eight bridesmaids. Her gown was
heavy ivory satin with full court
train.
The marriage was followed by a small
dinner at the Nicollet House, and from
2 to 1 O'Clock a reception was held at
the hotel to which large number of
guests We're invited.
NJ. am Mrs. Donnelly left later for
an eastern trip of six weeks duration
The bride, who is % years of age, has
been Tor about two years Mr.. Donnelly's
stenographer.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
Naval Reserves Want to Fight

NEWARK, n. j., Feb 23.-Commander
Irving of the division of the east, New
Jersey naval reserves, has teIegraphed to
the navy department in Washington.
Offering his command for immediate
service, should it be required There
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
40 For Maine Victims.

New IoRN, FEB. 23.-Solemn high
mass for the repose of the souls of the
sailors who persisted ON the Maine was
celebrated by Rev Father James J.
Durrick at st. Anne's Catholic church.
near the navyyard. Services similar
were held in the Church of the Sacred
Heart, Brooklyn.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
Alleged Lynchers Arrested.

VERSAILLES, Ind, Feb. go. H.
Hughes, superintendent of the County
infirmarg aud very prominent citizen.
residing, five miles south of Versailles.
has Teen arrested by Constable Jesse
Hunter of Cross Plains, owing to the re-
cent lynchings. Other arrests are to
FOLLOW
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
Naval Proieetiles Arriving.

New YORK, Feb. 23.-The first of tha
expected projectiles from the Carpenter
Steel works have arrived at the Brook.
Ign navyyard. There We're about !. 600
Of them for the six, eight and ten inch
guns of the cruisers and battleships. 4
number Of torpedo heads from New Eng.
land manufacturers are expected todaY
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23
Bomb Explosion In France.

MONTPELIER, Feb 23.-A bomb was
exploded at the residence of M. Messine,
a former president of the Chamber of
Commerce. Serious damage was done,
but there was no loss of life.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23

The yaller journals are doing the
best they can to get upa row but
their editors are not enlisting to any
great extent.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-02-23

Some of the people who are yelling
the loudest for war are in the same
frame of mind that ArtemuS ward
was. They are willing to sacrifice
all their wife's relations.