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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-09-22

The war WAS not q party measure, but
it was conducted under party manage
ment OF the rankest kind.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-09-22

Yakima county can't afford to put a
blot on her fair reputation by returning
the z. o. p. to power.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-09-22

The cordial attitude of the fusion press
throughout the state toward the state
and county tickets promises no good to
the republican party.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-09-22

The gold party will try hard to land it's
single standard scheme on the popular
war wave, but the fact is too we'll known
that the war was not party war.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-09-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE
~ o. WALTER d. SCOTT, DECEASED.

N u WALTER ID. SCOTT, DECEASED.
Notice Ia hereby given to all persons having
claims against the estate OF Walter d. Scott, de.
ceased, to present the same with the proper
vouchers and verifcstion TO the undersigned
Executrix OF said estate at the oiYice of Whitson
Y Parker In North Yakima, Yakima county,
washington, within one year from the first pub.
LEGATION OF this notice or the same will be for
ever barred. "
Date OF FIRST publication: September %, 1898.
FANNIE NJ. SCOTT,
Sep22- Oct20 Execntrix
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
GAMBLING.

You bet2 That is daily remark,
and yet it is not confined to the
gamblers den. 1t goes from the sa-
loon to the church, from the cradle
to the grave. Wagers are made on
the now and the hereafter, though
the results OF the latter, are never
heard from. All uncertainties are
wagered upon. The speckled horse
end the widows dover, are said to
never die, and yet, bet can be had
that they do. Taxes and death, are
said TO be always sure to catch you,
and yet the sheriff will swear no,
end grin death will say: There is
life in death-lfe evermore. So it
goes. Millions of dollars were bet
on the recent,election. Republicans,
won millions on Roosevelt in New
York. Croker, is said, TO have
dropped thousands, not in crossing
the Rubicon, but for the stoppage at
the Bronx, where the rural districts
concentrated. Apropos of this, the
papers say, that Gates, christened j.
W., president of the Illinois Steel
Co., won 80 900 dollars. Just think
of it, with all the Nervousness, if you
were an admiral, or an admirable
Sampson, or Biblical hew, wouldn't
you like to carry the gates away?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
GIVE THANKS.

Governor Atkinson issued the fol-
loving THANKSGIVING proclamation
Wednesday;
1t is meet and proper, and our
duty as we'll, TO give thanks to the
Giver of all good and perfect gifts !"
of life, liberty and peace and pros
perity in our State,and Nation. We
are blessed this year with bountiful
haryests. No scourge Of disease
has come upon US. Plenty of all
the necesaries of life are al about
US. Our people are measurably
prosperous. There is an abundance
of opportunity for toll CT every
hand. Victory under God, has,
crowned cur arms in she short but
decisive war with Spain. Our sol
diers and sailors, on land and sea,
have brought new glories to the
Great Republic. The war with
Spain, SO wonderfully decisive, has
given downtroden human beings all
round the world an up lift IN men
tai and moral lie that will make all
nations prouder and bigger and mob
Ter and grander. Spain has been
Inundated, God has been honored,
and the world has been bettered.
We are now at peace, and we are
thankful and ought to be grateful
and / believe we are. The hand Of
our God has been upon us and for
good.
In every portion of the State our
schools and churches are on the up
grade. Our material resources are
being rapidly developed. Our social
affairs are more than gratifying,
there is Joy around our firesides, and
the spirit of patriotism and of high
endeavor among old and young are
everywhere manifested. For all
these blessings let God be praised
Therefore / proclaim Thursday
November "a, 1898, day of public
and private thanksgiving, and I
recommend that the people of West
Virginia suspend their usual business
ayocations and attend divine wor-
ship in their respective churches, for
the purpose of offering praise to the
Oliver of all good; and that in the
family circle, and in all of our State
institutions the same spirit may be
a recognition of the divine blessings.
/ also suggest that the poor may be
remembered by public collections
for their benefit. "He that honoreth
his Maker hath mercy on the poor.''
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of West
Virginia, at the City of Charleston,
the 9th day ofNovember, 10 the year
of our Lord, one thousand eight hun
dred and ninty-eight, and of the
State, the thirty sixth.
By the Governor,
GEO. W. ATKINSON.
VIM. NJ. o. DAWSON,
Secretary of State.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
CURR-D0M,

a Mr.. Curr, possibly spells his
name in other euphonious form, sec
rotary OF some political committee,
has been making things lively for
Hon. G. M. Bowers, U. S. Fish
Commissioner, charging him with
violating civil service reform rules,
in that he furnished voters with per-
sonal paid tickets to 90 home to
vote. If some person will loan us
dollar, we will bet the Curr that he
either did, or authorized the doing
of the same thing. Say! Do you
know that the preacher is not re-
sponsible for every fellow who goes
to church and either does or does
not take communion, and not re-
sponsible for the religion that man
goes in the door with. A reform
service board in any particular,
would fail to make one hundred per
cent, if put on examination By the
examined. Kerrious world, this.
Hard TO keep all the robes white.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

sher e. commission Then, comes
tic other a'atuses Ionking to q
reimbursement OF this loss. The
Stale makes mp for its portion.
So has the cnuniy With all sheriff.
The question is, how are ike school
boards TO do tho same aud what are
they required TO psy for straight
honest work to the sheritIs as men,
not looking al political colors? We
make the inquiry, in good faith and
for instruction WIN the Statesman
give us tie igure>? If there has
heen wrong, then all parties have
enjoyed it in the past. II wrong,
get right for the future, and we have
no doubt all officers, of the State,
county and school, will appreciate
the clearing up, and if necessary the
rcctifying of every error.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Mr.. CUSHWA'S BUDGET.

He might, to begin with, take a
handsome bride from our charming
valley to adorn Legislative society.
But if he fails SO to DO, on the is
sues, his opponent is not likely to
ask recount. Still, our neighbor,
across the street, can swing full
budget for usefulness into Legisla-
tive halls. Such responsibility at
tends him. There are the groans of
the Statesman to be hushed, reliev-
ed, turned into fruitful use and pur.
pose. Don't bother about the U. S.
Senator. That gentleman will prove
to be Of the race-genii, and with
Aladdin's lamp, will reveal plenteous
bounty of richest of rareities. Hunt,
for the stem Of the flowers and
watch for the sharpened points.
There is the tramp law to be reo.i-
fed. Do it. There are commits
sioners TO be adjusted. Adjust
them. There is the road law and the
tithable workman, without wheel or
tires to be considered. Attend to
them. There are the school books
in question. See that they are right
and plentiful, and that a parent
don't have to go sockless, barefoot
ed and beardless so keep up educa-
ton. There are opportunities ga
lore to be made. Take them in
hand. Shake the plum trees and
raise more fruit. Give the miners,
good laws, the farmer less taxes, the
people more protection, homes,
greater prosperity, read "Pilgrim's
Progress, aud return with Christ
ian S package, fruited with the best
OF blessings to all. Bon Uoyage and
safe return, brother.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
Postponed Sale.


Saturday, December 3, 1895,
at O'Clock p. M, at the front door of
the Court House, Martinsburg, W
Va, l will sell, as Administrator, with
the will annexed of Frances E. Hess.
decd, the valuable farm of which she
died, seized, viz
36 ACRES OF GOOD TILLABLE
LAND, adjoining farms of Hamilton
Raney, George Hess and j, H. Smith.
The improvements are q story wealth
er boarded log house, in fair condition.
Outbuildings, are BARN, SHED ad-
joining, CORN HOUSE, WAGON
SHED, HOG PEN and CHICKEN
HOUSE. There is never falling
SPRING OF GOOD WATER near
the house, a spring house, TWO
GOOD ORCHARDS, with 700 trees in
good bearing, including apples, peach,
pear, plum, cherry and ounce fruits.
TERMS :-One-third cash on day of
sale, balance in two equal annual pay
ments, with interest from day of sale,
title to be reserved until last payment
is made. More cash or shorter pay
ments at option of purchaser.
J. H. SMITH,
Admir- c. 7. A, Frances E. Hess,
deceased.
J. V, QUINN, Auctioneer,
10-22-4t.
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Teresa A Worthless Hulk.

Washington. Nov. 16.-Although
a formal order to abandoned the TIE.
resa has not yet been sent to Captain
McCalla, naval authorities are con.
WINGED by his report that the YES
sci is now nearly worthless hulk,
beyond repair and incapable of be-
ing moved at any expenditure with
in reason. 1t is probable that some
arrangement will be made with the
wreckers to recover from the hulk
anything of value that can be fetched
away before the Teresa is finally
abandoned.
The Navey Department has not
yet abandoned the effort to secure at
least one OF the vessels of Cevera' s
fleet as trophy to be placed on the
American naval list, although some
what discouraged by the result Of
the venture in the case of the Tere-
So. The Neptune Company, Swed-
ish corporation, which has had re-
markable success in floating the
largest type OF warships when sunk
en-, has made tentative proposition
to wreck the Colon for salvage to
be arranged in advance between it
self and the Department.
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Burning IS Cent Gas.


Trenton, N. j., Nov. 16.-Tren-
ton peoplel will be furnished with
gas at Is cents per 1000 cubic feet,
beginning today. The new plant of
the Peoples Gas Improvement Com
pany, of which William L. Elkins,
of Philadelphia, is the head, was put
in operation yesterday, and a war
is on between this company and the
old one, the Trenton Gas Light
Company, which formerly charged
90 a thousand. Since then both
companies have been undertaking
each other. The old company yes
terday morning reduced its price to
As cents, and in the afternoon the
new company came down to IS
cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
PERSONAL MENTION.
Your Friends Coming and Goirg.

Miss Bridges, of Hancock. is Wis
ting Miss May Faulkner.
Mrs. D. c. Westenhaver is spend
ing a few days in Washington.
Miss Hattie Blackwell, of Wash
ington, has been visiting her par
ents.
Miss Elizabeth Riddle, of Cham
bersburg, has been visiting relatives
here.
Miss Mollie Phillips left on Mon
day to visit her aunt, Mrs. Wright,
in Wheeling.
Mrs. G.. W. North has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Martin Payne,
at Ridgeway.
Mrs. Jacoby, of Toledo, O., is
visiting her brother, Mr.. John N.
Abel, near town.
Mrs. j. W. Strong, of Inwood, has
been visiting her brother, MIR. W. T.
Stewart, THIS week:
Mr.. Ben Pitzer, of Baltimore, has
returned after a visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Pitzer.
Mrs. and Miss Stribling. OF Point
Pleasant, are visiting Mrs. VIM.
Blackwell, on Maple avenue.
Miss Mary Bowers, of Gerards-
town, is visiting the family of her
brother, Hon. Geo. M. Bowers.
Miss Elizabeth Colston has re.
turned from q visit to her sister,
Miss Susie Colston, in New York.
Mrs. Anna Bateman, who has been
spending the summer in Pittsburg
with her daughter, Mrs. Darby, has
returned.
Mrs. s. V. Fiery and little son
Ben, left on Tuesday for an extend
ed visit to friends in Baltimore and
New York.
Mr.. Henry B. Pitzer and family,
OF McKeesport, Pa, were here this
week attending the funeral Of Mr..
Fitzer's mother.
Mrs. John Feldman, of Hagere-
town, is on "a visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rutledge, at
Hotel Berkeley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinujle, of Wash
ington, spent last Friday and Sat
urday with Mrs: Geo. W. Ramer on
South Raleigh street.
Mrs. Scott Tiffany, nee Emma
Berry, of Chicago, with her two in
teresting children, are visiting rela-
tiges and friends in thIs city.
Mr.. C. W. Boyer left on Monday
afternoon for Buffalo, n. Y, having
been summoned IS witness in q
case before the United States Court.
Miss Mile Grove is spending
some time with relatives in this CITY,
having been called here to attend
the funeral OF her aunt, Mrs. Elias
NJ Pitzer.
Miss Lizzie Colston is in Charles
Town this week attending to her
duties as Court stenographer at the
regular term of the Jefferson County
Circuit Court.
Mr.. Fl. T. Cushwa has gone 10
Wheeling on a business trip. He
will return by way of Morgantown,
making a visit to his son Frank who
is student at the University.
Mr.. VIM. N. Buzzard, ex-Post-
master at Berkeley Springs, has
gone to Porto Rico, where he has
accepted a position in the provis.
ional government of that island.
Mr.. John W. Trammell, of Ne
brasks, passed through here on last
Saturday, on his way to Baltimore,
where he will spend some time. He
will make his brother, Squire j. S.
Trammell, a visit on his return.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19
PATRIOTISM. NOT IMPERIALIsM.

Imperialism is the term now appli-
ed to any theory, method or effort,
looking toward the accumulation of
larger territorial domains. An eff
fort is being made, to make it a
political issue, specially applicable
to the settlement of war, or rather
peace questions with Spain. 1t does
not necessarily follow, however, that
an administration successful in war,
to the extent of conquest, is to be
fayed by partisan politicians for
their partisan purpose in success, to
the detriment Of the growth and the
maintenance of government rights,
periodically considered. The ques.
tion is raised: What will you do
with the Philippines? Take theml
Why, you are an expansionist an
imperialist. War is too serious and
expensive business to indulge, either
for fun or luxury. Therefore, to the
victor belongs the right of indem-
nifty in some form. You would not
expect, to return to Spain her con-
quered provinces or her captured
fleets, and the common sense OF it
all is, we must hold, if not perma-
nently, sufficiently long, for trade or
barter or such negotiations with
other governmental powers, that
would fairly reimburse our costs, as
we'll as establish the power, in force
of war, finance and diplomacy of the
Great Republic of the world. Such
is equity, not imperialism. Such
is economic result, not unworthy
pillage or aggrandizement, nor is
the answer of aid, to the cry of help
less humanity, to be sweryed from
the true course of Divine destiny.
Our mailed hand, planted the flag of
freedom, on the water bound islands
Of imperialism, and there, it will re-
main until cogent reasons offer bet.
ter result.
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Hon. H.J ReeIer, judge Of the
Superior Court OF Pennsylvania, is
critically i'll at his home ia Easton.
His recovery Is doubtful.
The 32d annual meeting of the
National Grange, Patrons of Hus-
bandry, met at Concord Wednes-
day. Master Aaron Jones, of In
diana presided.
Lucy Alexander, negro woman,
aged 127 years, and the oldest per-
son 10 Iowa, is dead at Keokuk.
She was. born near Richmond, Va,
in December, l7T0, and has lived
in Iowa for ~ years.
Upon recommendation OF Captain
Crowninshield, chief of the Bureau
of Navigation of the Navy Depart
ment, acourse over which to speed
the torpedo boats built on the At
lantic coast has been selected on
tue Delaware river. just below the
mouth. Of the Christiana creek,
near Wilmington. The course is a
mile long.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Fannie Halbert Mills, daueh-
ter of United States Senator Mills,
to First Lieutenant George Rich
ards, United States Marine Corps.
Lieutenant Richards served in the
war with Spain on the cruiser New
ark and is a brother of Solicitor
General Richards. The wedding
will take place in Washington on
December Z.
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Delegates to the W. Va. Food Congress.

Charleston, W. Va, Nov. 49,
Governor Atkinson today appointed
the following delegates to represent
West Virginia in the National Pure
Food and Drug Congress at Wash
ington, D. c., beginning January IS
1898: Chris Schnepp, of Wheeling,
druggist; VIM. Hamilton, of Fair
mont, druggist; W. Graves Hubbard
of Charleston, wholesale grocer; E..
L. Dunn, of Red Sulphur Springs,
agricultural; G. B. Gibbons, Park
ersburg, agricultural; Gen. George
G. Bowyer, Winfield, agricultural;
VIM. McMahon, Wheeling, food
manufacturer. The Governor has
appointed Gen. J. W. NJ. Appleton,
of Charleston; Gen. &. w. Curtin,
of Sutton, and Col. S. B. Baker, of
Parkersburg, delegates to the In.
terstate Association of National
Guards; to meet at Chicago on De.
cember IA.
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A Merry Christmas.

San Francisco, CAL, Nov. 49,
The transport st. Paul will sail on
Friday for Manila with about 1000
tons of supplies, of which 200 tons
are Christmas presents for the SOL
diers in the Philippines. Wives of
81 officers will go out. Captain
Niebaum of the Alaska Commercial
Company is sending a redwood tree
to the California boys for Christ
mas tree.
The steamer Aztec has sailed for
the Orient with q cargo valued at
nearly $500, 600. She will carry to
Manila 1890 casks of liquor and to
japan 100000 pounds of tobacco.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

Mr.. U. S. G. Pitzer's overcoat was
stolen from of chair while he was
speaking, on Monday night, at the
Central Opera uouse.-Martins-
burg Independent
We sympathiza with friend Pit.
ger. In this case he seems not only
to have lost his overcoat, but next
day lost the chair also-that is the
one he had expected to occupy in
the next West Virginia Legislature.
Spirit Of Jefferson.
Grant was too trustworthy-had
no idea that the Spirit man was
around gathering mp overcoats or
chairs. They must raise India rub
Der plants in Jefferson county to
perfection. Rub-ber-neck.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

The Maria Teresa beats all cleo
tion floaters. Pious Capt. Philips
riddled her with shell. Fighting
Bob Evans did his best to send her
to-ll. Her crew deserted
her and left her to sink, but she
landed safely on Cat Island, and
like any other cat with nine lives,
averted a Merry-Mack cat-astrophy.
Obi Mariall Amt you Wavelet?
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a PER CENT

Like other good citizens, we have
been observing all the charges, pro
and con, made by friends and oppo,
nents, during the recent campaign.
AS usual, sandwiched between truth,
there has been considerable error,
possibly, unintentional mistakes,
that worked-injury, lacking proper
explanation. Among these, is
charge that the Sheriff has wrong
fully collected, and some Boards of
School Commissioners, have as err
roneously allowed, seven and half
per cent. commission on collection
of school taxes. This cuts both
ways, and requires two parties, to
either make the mistake, or if you
prefer, commit the wrong. From a
hasty investigation, it is very doubt
full, if adght but the right has been
done. The sheriff has responsible
and mixed duties to perform. He is
collector, treasurer and paymaster.
Every teacher must have substance
for living. Feastipg on air and
scenery for physical requirement
would fill grave yards; never rear
educated men and women. Private
schools and colleges require pay.
ment in advance, nothing off. The
sheriff is liable to fine or forfeit, as
well as twelve per cent. interest
penalty, for failure to comply with
the law. Onegous, al the way
through. For the payment of taxes
on or prior to October 3lst, a re-
duction of q per cent is allowed on
all tsxes, to be deducted from the
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Uncle Sam viii Investigate.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 49,
The Goverment..has ordered an in
vestigation of the Punishment of
Sames W. Tolbert, assistant post
master, Of McCormac, S. c., by a
mob, with view to furnishing any
violation of the United States stat
ues. Toibert has wired the Cover
nor, asking if he can and will pro.
tect him in returning to his family
Office.
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viii Use the Krag Jorgensen Rifle.

Washington, November 15.-
Secretary Alger, after confer
ence today with Adjutant General
Corbin and Major Shaler, of the
ordinance bureau, decided that Unit
ed States armories have progressed
with the manufacture of Krag Jor-
genson rifles to point where he
could now undertake to arm the en-.
tire army with this weapon.
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Cut Her Own Hair.

Parkersburg, W. Va, November
IA very mysterious incident
occurred here last night, and the
eight-year-old daughter of Rev. Har.
vey Golfer awoke ia the morning to
find her beautiful tresses missing.
A search was made for the hair, and
it was found between the mat
ress of her bed. 1t is supposed the
misfortune is due to somnambulis.
tic fit on.the part of the child, who
arose in her sleep and cut off her
hair.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

Business is being resumed in
Washington. Our Senators and
members of congress have ordered
the Independent to be sent there,
during the next session of congress.
Glad to be with the gentlemen, and
wish them all we'll.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

Election foaters and the glad
hand candidates, are in for a rest.
Free silver and sound currency, are
both, simply mystic myths to their
troubled dreams.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-11-19

Mr.. McGraw; Please call the roll
and see if Dayton is present. Dock
him, for all days absent this trip
and give the next fellow the record.