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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23
SENATOR ELKINs' VIEWS.


Certain penny-a-liners publishing
gutter-wiper papers have taken it up
on themselves to SANDER and traduce
Senator Elkins. The charges against
him as to his position on the Cuban
question are so unfair, unjust and un-
true that we feel it is due him that
the foul maligners should be refuted
by the Senator himself ia his own
words.
Mr.. Charles NJ Shinn, Washington
correspondent of the Wheeling Inteii-
gencer quotes the Senator as saying
that he stated year ago that he was
willing to be governed by the Re.
publican platform; that favored Sc
curing peace on the island, protection
to life and property, putting an end
to hostilities and securing the indie
pendence OF Cuba. / have been
working constantly to these ends,
especially during the last two weeks,
but on the lines of peace. All must
admit that if these things can be OBJ.
tanned through peaceful means, it is
better than gaining them by war"
Senator, it is stated that you do
not now favor the recognition of the
independence of Cuba?'
II do not, if it compels us to go to
war. If the Cubans can win their in
dependence. l sincerely wish they
may, but do not want the United
States to go to war merely to secure
the independence OF Cuba. In the
first place, considering that the Gu
hans do not occupy any of the seaport
towns, and cannot take them. how
can they of themselves expel the
Spaniards. To recognize their indie
pendence under these circumstances
would be dangerous precedent. 1t
would be denying the doctrine we laid
down during the civil war, that for
eign nations should not recognize the
independence of the South. We
claimed then that the rebellion was a
domestic affair and concerned only the
United States, and that if we were left
alone it would be subdued. Now, il
is admitted that the claims of the South
for independence were much greater
than those of Cuba; the war in Cuba
has lasted only three years, while the
war with the South lasted four; the
South not only had capitol, we'll
organized government. a Congress,
occupied and exercised jurisdiction
over one-third of the Republic, but in
addition to this she had armies and
fought battles equal to any in history.
The recognition of Cuba would be a
dangerous precedent, one that would
encourage the disintregation of gov
ernments. The United States did not
gain her independence until every
British soldier on her soil was a
prisoner; Texas did not gain her in
dependence until it expelled all Next
cans from its soil; and indeed this is
the history of all the South American
states, in gaining their independence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23
The Busy Bee In New Fields.

1t is queer sight to see the honey
bees working in the sawdust at the
woodenware factory. The maple and
Eastwood sawdust has plenty of sap
in it, and the bees are industriously
gathering it.-Manchester Mich
Enterprise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23
Vol. XVII.
BANKS AND BANKING.

D. SETBERT. President
o. w. McKO WV. Vace President
r. II. WILSON, Cashier
A. d darcy, Assistant Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23
Vegetables in OIden Days.

Many of the vegetables in daily use
on our dinner tables were known in
very remote times. 1t is known, for
instance, that asparagus was grown
400 years B. c., while lettuce was cul-
tivated SO far back as $50 B. c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23
MARTINsBURG. W. VA. SATURDAY. APRIL %, 1898


NOW, understand. do not oppose
Cuba's getting independence; but /
do not think the United States should
recognize her independence and then
fight to establish it. This would be
giving away Cuba to the insurgents,
while it would be ours in the event of
war. We would not only take Cuba.
but Porto Rico and the Philippines,
and we should keep them or sell them
to help pay the expenses of the war.
After we expelled the Spaniards
from Cuba, if we felt the insurgents
were entitled to the island and would
bear portion of the expenses of the
war, we could then give the island to
them"
''Senator. do you think we have a
cause of war against Spain +"
Replying to this. I would say that
the United States has reached the
point where the Cuban problem should
be settled once and forever. The
United States has the right simply to
claim that for more than thirty years
Spain has been unable to give Cuba a
stable government. She has. been
unable to maintain order or protect
lie and property. For half of this
time there has been state OF war on
the island, characterized by brutality,
atrocities and starvation. During
these thirty years, Americans for
most OF the time, have enjoyed little
or no protection to their property.
Our trade aud commerce have been,
during most of the time, almost de-
stroyed. For more than thirty years
Cuba has been fostering sore at our
doors, nuisance that has given our
people trouble and anxiety and ex-
pense besides destroying our com
merce, and the time is at hand when
these things should be stopped.
THE inability of Spain to govern
the island and protect property has
gone on until it has eliminated in the
destruction of the battleship Maine,
which Spain either Rad not the pow.
er to prevent or did not prevent"
Then what is your solution of the
problem2''
my solution would be for the
President and Congress to say firmly
to Spain that all these things should
come to an end and at once, through
peaceable means if possible; if not
the United States to intervene by force
to give to the people OF Cuba a stable
| government; one that would insure
law, order and protection to life and
property and protection to commerce
think President Mckinley will work
out those results, and he should b.
sustained"
Bear in mind, in all have said,
have made no statement as to the
Maine disaster. If it should be proved
that Spain was responsible for this
or connived at it. then that is in itsel
a cause of war. Indeed, it would b.
the beginning of war by Spain. Ny
idea and hope is, if we present oul
cause firmly to Spain, she will yielt
to our demands without war. / NEAR
outside of the Maine disaster"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23

~ kAHAM a. weakness easily cured by
DR.. Miles Nerve Plasters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23

Here's good story, says an ex-
change: A Missouri editor says he
stepped into the store of business
man who did not advertise and was
surprised to find him busy. The store
keeper had the itch and Waterbury
watch.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23

"Cure the cough and save the life. "
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds, down to the very
verge Of consumption.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-04-23

Sumner w Thompson has been APP
pointed postmaster at Davis
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
LITTLE DANGER
 OF INTERFERENCE E
Representative Dingley Says Euro pean Powers Will not Meddle
 in tha War

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Representa- tive Dingley of Maine, who has been in the city as one of the members of the Canadian-American Commission, when asked to-day, What do you think will be the solving of the Philippines problem?' replied:
 "No one can tell at this time. Events adjust themselves, and sometimes in a sudden and unexpected manner. 1 feel sure, however, that there is no fcunda- tion for the talk of alleged European in- terference In whatever programme this Government may adopt for the Philip pines. I believe the rumoreG protests of the powers of Europe will be found to be merely unauthorized reports and will not materialize into anything definite. The conduct of the Germans at Manila is subject to criticism, but their action, believe, will not go beyond bounds.
 T do not pay any attention to the all legged attitude of Europe protesting against the sending of Commodore Wat sons fleet to the coast of Spain. Such suppositicn would be untenable. This Government is al war with Spain, and we have a right to strike her where and when We please It remains for us alone to say whether we will send fleet to Spain. Of course. if we contemplated seiZing and holding Spanish territory on the continent of Europe 1t might cause disquietude among the powers for fear that the balance of power might be dis turbed. They would have no right how ever, to object to the harassing of the coast and commerce by a feet
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narticular channel. Tn the voyage of life there are many perilous places where we need the help of pilot who has thorough knowledge of the special difficulties and dangers to be avoided. :,
 In those delicate physical weaknesses and diseases peculiar to women general prac- titioner or ordinary doctor has no opportun- ity to become thoroughly proficient Stlll less to be trusted is the advice ot any mere nurse or unscientihc person. ,. :,
 Only a specialist who has given life ot study to this particular field of practice, is competent to treat the diseases of woman 5 intricate and complicated organism.
 Any woman suffering from these delicate troubles may obtain the most eminent pro fessional advice free of charge by writing to Dr K. V Pierce, chief consulting physi- clan of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical In sutute, ot Buffalo, N Y. During nearly 90 years at the head Of his splendid staff of specialists, he has successfully treated many thousands of cases of obstinate feminine complaints
 His Favorite Prescription " was devised Tor the sole purpose of curing the diseases and weaknesses of the feminine organs. NO other medicine has been so marvelously successful in this particular field of prac- tice No other medicine so completely overcomes all the dangers and nearly all the pains of motherhood
 If Is with pleasure recommend pr Pierces Favorite Prescription 10 suffering ladies'" writes Mrs ) Ferguson, Box 79 Douglas Station sei- ,aIt,.r xirE s" ,H Mantora After suffering untold Dr PIerce's Favoriie Prescription
 The greatest book for women ever pub hshed is Dr Pierce's thousand page illus trated Common Sense Medical Adviser" sent free in paper covers for cost of mailing o1liI. 2i cent stamps; cloth bound zI stamps. Address Or. Pierce as above.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
DOCTOR SWEANY

HE RESTORES LOST VIGoR AND vitality to weak men. Organs of the body which have been weakened through disease, overwork, excesses or indiscretions are restored to perfect health and strength through his new and original system of treatment. RUPTURE cured by his new method, without knife, truss or detention from work, a painless, sure and permanent cure. VARsCOGESLE hydrocele, swelling and tenderness of the glands treated witt unfailing success. COnTia- giOssS blood poison in any of it's stages thoroughly eradicated from the system E4s dies will receive special attention for T their many ailments. WRITE if you cannot call. No charge for advice by mail. He will also send you a valuable book, Guide to Health," free of charge. Address F. L.. SWEANY, M. D., 737 Market street, San Francisco. Cal.
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American forces. The Philadelphias guns for the secondary battery were purchased in England. The mounts were very clumsy as compared with those on American guns. and caused considerable extra work, but they have all been fixed in place. It is expected the vessel will leave Mare Island on Tuesday morning.
 The tug Iroquois, under command of Lieutenant Turner, left the yard at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon for San Francisco where she will be subject to orders from Admiral Miller. The tug is fully equipped, and has her bunkers filled, so she is ready for any duty that may be assigned to her.
 Lieutenant Turner says he has re- ceived no orders concerning the towing of the ship Tacoma to Manila and doubts If he will receive any. He has his vessel ready for any emergency, however, and hopes to be ordered to some active duty. The other tugs, the Active and Vigilant. expect to leave Mare Island tomorrow, and will re- port to Admiral Miller for assignment. When the Iroquois left she received an ovation from all the steam whistles in the bay.
 The revenue cutter Rush steamed up the bay yesterday afternoon, and was moored to a buoy off the coal wharf. She came up to be docked, and will probably be placed in the stone dock tomorrow. As soon as her hull has been put in good order she will leave for San Francisco
 The Yorktown still presents the busi- est scene in the yard. She Is approach ing completion, though there = still much work to be done or her. Her hull has been scaled above the water line and is ready to be covered with war vo irt
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HAS FINISHED
 TAKING COAL Philadelphia Ready fo
 Her Voyage. HAWAII HER DESTINATION WILL LEAVE MARE ISLAND ON
 TUESDAY. Tug Iroquois Steams Down to San Francisco to Await Orders
 From Admiral
 Miller.
WILL LEAVE MARE ISLAND ON
 TUESDAY.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VALLEJO, July 2S.-The Philadel- phia has finished taking on coal, and is now ready to start for Honolulu, with the exception of some attach ments for her three-pound and six pound rapid-fire guns. The missing parts are the sights. shields and shoul- der bars, which were shipped from the New York navy-yard over ten days ago. There are three boxes of them yet to be received. The ship can sail without them, but 1t Is desired that she be equipped thoroughly before being sent to represent the navy at the formal occupation of Hawaii by the
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squadron should refuse he would refer the matter to the diplomatic corps, placing the country under the protec- tion of the great powers. Should the case arise, what the powers would do is the secret of European chancellors
 It is understood that, in view of the impending dispatch Of the squadron of ships commanded by Commodore Wat son to Spanish waters, a number of warships belonging to various nations will arrive here shortly.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
Generous French winemakers.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-A firm of winemakers at Rheims, France, has of- fered the United States Cove tnment 1900 bottles of champagne for the sick and wounded soldiers. The Secretary of the Treasury has ordered that the wine be admitted free of duty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

TANGIER. July 2S.-The Reveil de Marco says that if the American squadron should come to Morocco, Mo named Torres, the Sultan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, would notify 1t to leave within twenty-four hours. If the
The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24

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The San Francisco call., 1898-07-24
MOROCCO WOULD
 SOON NOTIFY WATSON

Special cable to The Call and the New York Herald Copyrighted. 1S9s by James Cor don Bennett
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

A sea-captain may n igate his ship safely a C TO S s t h e ocean, but when he comes into port he must have a pilot who knows all the difficulties and dangers of that
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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-18
DELVING FOR THE
 DEAD IN RUINS.
It Is Now Known That Six Persons Perished at Chicago, While Four
 teen Are Missing.

CHICAGO, March 17.-Three burned and mangled bodies were taken to-day from the building, 215-221 Wabash avenue which was destroyed by fire yesterday morning This brings the number of known dead to six, while fourteen per- sons reported as missing had not been accounted for at a late hour tonight. Firemen to-day unearthed the bodies of Charles A. Prince, cashier; Henry R. Nelson, chemist, and Mrs. M. E. Harris bookkeeper, all employed pv the w. A. Olmstead Scientific Company.
 The three victims who lost their lives by leaping from the building to the pave ment below were Edward Binz, cashier for Sweet, Wallach & Co.,; Miles A. Smith and Samuel A. Clark, employees of Olm-
 The missing, all of whom were connect ed with these two firms, are the following W. A. Olmstead, C.. H. Arms, ". J. Will cox, William Bass, Miss Hattie Davidson Miss Annna Guest, William Marvin, A. N Peterson, Mrs. Watkins, George Stiff, c. A. Anderson, Fred Robertson. Emma Carroll and Tony an office boy. The search of the ruins wilf be resumed to- morrow.
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cutters to be detailed for such pur- pose" said Chief Shoemaker. We re- ceived a dispatch this morning from Captain Phillips of the Perry, saying that he would proceed north fmmedi- ately. We presume that the Perry left early this morning. although we have received no definite information as to her departure.
 Senator Perkins was seen tonight and said that as the British regulations prohibited the employment of an American wrecking vessel in British waters the Pacific Coast Steamship Company was compelled to employ British vessel to wreck the Corona and tow her to Port Townsend, although the cost of such service amounted to about 5000 a day. But at the same time an American tug was sent to meet the wrecking vessel having the Co- roma in tow with the expectation that the American tug would then take charge of the wrecked Corona and tow her into Port Townsend.
 T did not request the Treasury De- partment to detail a revenue cutter to escort or convoy the Corona 10 Fort Townsend. but merely requested that the cutter Perry, which was already ordered to leave for the north, 10 take a message from Port Townsend to the scene of the wreck or else meet the English wrecking vessel and the Co., roma and notify them that an Ameri- can tug was on her way to tow the Co., roma into Port Townsend. If there Is any libel to be instituted against the Corona I know nothing of it and cannot conceive who should want to libel the vessel or for what reason. 1 do not be- lieve any such action is contemplated by any one. Our company is a respon- sible one, however" added the Senator.
 Perkins says the Corona will De patched up at some dock and sent back to San Francisco. The Revenue Cutter Bureau relies in a great extent upon Perkins to provide another revenue cutter for the Pacific Coast for service at Astoria or Portland to cost $25O, 900. The bill has been introduced by Me- Bride of Oregon, and Perkins has prom ised the Treasury Department officials that as member of the Appropr1a- tions Committee he will see that 1t IS reported favorably and passed by the Senate
 Perkins was evidently sincere in his declaration that no ''11DeI' would be instituted against the vessel, and that he merely requested the Perry to carry a message but it may be that he want ed the Government vessel to protect the Corona's voyage to Port ToWns- end
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horse around the sharp turns and reached the house to find his daughter dead.
 She was laid tenderly upon a lounge in the homely little sitting room but the body of the murderer was al lowed to remain out on the hillside, with fire burning near, so no skit- tish horse might sWerve away from 1t and over the brink. It had worked evil enough already. Late at night it was taken to St. Helena.
 Looking back over the road, one brother found the dead girls hat and another found her cloak, torn, dust begrimed and spotted with red; and then some neighbor came in and said he would notify the Coroner.
 The mother took but one look at her daughters face. As she lifted the little head from the dust two cruel wounds one in the cheek and one by the ear told her the nature of the accident, and she needed not to await the arrival Of her husband, bearing news of that other body down the canyon by the roadside. Since that one sight the mother will not look upon her child, but she goes out to the fence, where hangs the tattered cloak, made more grim and suggestive because she has tried to clean it; and then she cries over It, softly and to herself.
 She was a good girl" the mother re- ana Inc pSOplS NllO Alc1 NOAliC l from all over the hills nod decidedly and eyes flash challenge for any one to deny it.
 She was a well educated girl. could speak f1uently three languages, and was pianist of considerable ability She was bright and pretty, and she was favorite in the hills and people sought her company. Behn was 26, he had told the Sassellis, and they did not suspect hts mad infatuation until he boldly demanded the girl in marriage But he could never say his attentions were sought by his victim.
 All this the mother tells with clear eyes and a steady voice. It eases her grief to tell of the beauty and the goodness of her daughter; but when she has said it all she turns again to the cloak she is trying so hard to clean, and the tears come again as she thinks of that home coming.
 An inquest was held at the Sasselli home, and the verdict was that the girl had been murdered by Julius Behn and then an inquest was held over Behn's body in St. Helena and the yer dict there was suicide.