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Birthday Dinner.

Mr.. Elias NJ. Pitzer celebrated
his. 10Th birthday on Tuesday. His
pastor, Rev. j. A. Price, and wife,
Rev. Anthony, of Darkesville, and I
of his ten children were present and
psrtook of the elegant dinner that
had been prepared. We coneratu-
late Mr.. Pitzer upon having entered
his S0th year, and hope he may live
to celebrate many more birthdays.
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Too Much Cunning !.

The country is being secured by
men and boys, who with gun and
dogs shoot game promisouously.
They are source of great annoy
ance to farmers, and are not sports
men but pot hunters, we hive
heard of turkeys, chickens ond even
calves being shot by them. Ii is
pity they cannot be caught and
punished according to law.
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Surprise Party.

A. delightful Hallow Zen and
surprise party was given on Monday
night by Miss Mary Harley, at her
home on High street in honor of her
guest Miss Carney of Boston. Music
and games were INDUCED in until
midnight when an elegant oyster
supper WAS served.
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A GOOD MEAL-G0oD HUMOR.
Place 10 Get 1t.

Prof. S. T. Ford the celebrated
Humorist and Impersonator will
appear in Martinsburg at The Central
Opera Fouse Friday Nov l1th un-
der the auspices Of the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday School. This
will be rare treat for Martinsburg
The Rev. S. Parkes Cadman, d..
D., of the Metropolitan Temple,
New York City, who has had Prof.
S. T. Ford at the Temple three
times pronounces him, Zone OF
Americas Greatest EntertainersF
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Married.

Mr.. Chas. E. Kimmerling, for
mer resident Of Martinsburg, was
married to Miss Carrie Martin at
the brides home, 10 Philadelphia,
last Thursday afternoon. The happy
couple are spending a few days here
after which they will go to Roanoke,
Va. to reside,
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The President Will Vote.

Washington, Nov. President
Mckinley will go to Canton next
week to casthis vote. All members
of the cabinet have likewise decided
TO 60 to their homes to vote unless
something interferes to detain them
here. Arrangements for the Presi-
dents departure have not been made
but he will probably leave here next
Monday afternoon by a special
train and return to Washington in
time to take up his duties on We'd
nesday.
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What Made Him Stay?

A Missouri preacher who visited
a bathing beach during his vacation
preached sermon on the horrors of
scant bathing suits. When he got
home, he said: 81 sat for one hour
watching one of those shameless wo-
men disporting herself in the waters
of the lake. p-Ex.
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Enjoyed Himself.

A near by and prominent recon-
mendation of Prof. S. T. Ford, who
will be at the Central Opera House,
next Friday evening, comes from
George 4. Reed, d. D., LII. D.,
President Dickinson College, who
says: ''Tbe readings gave universal
satisfaction. Personally, l was de-
lighted. A more enjoyable evening
| could not desire,'
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rlore Indian Trouble.

An out :br9ak of G4,shones in
Wyoming and Nevada may occur
atapy time. Trouble in the jackson
Hole country over Indian raids
into the game country has been
prevalent for some time, and now
the Indians sre preparing to thke
the war path.
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Bishop Peterkin's Daughter to Wed.

Invitations have been issued for
the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Har-
rison Peterkin, daughter Of Bishop
and Mrs. Geo. W. Peterkin, of the
Episcopal Diocese of W. Va, to
Rev. Casey Gamble, OF Accomac,
Va, on Wednesday, Nov, 8, at the
Episcopal church in Parkersburg.
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Bargains in millinery.

Genuine bargains in Millinery
Goods, Notions and Novelties, all at
the lowest possible. cash prices. l
invite your inspection before making
your purchases. | will save you
money. Try me.
Mrs. /. l.. PANKEY,
I0-I-3mo. 139 West King street.
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ApHy fYprwRITsNd

viii open & night class IL
Stenograpby and Typewriting at the
law office OF Mr.. j. Nelson Wisner.
Persons wishing to perfect them
selves in this useful art, please call to
see me. Terms moderate and pay
ments easy.
Coca W. PoTTs.
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Relief In SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"NEw GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY Ours" 1t is 8 great surprise
on account of its exceeding prompt
ness IN relieving pain in the bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female.
Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately. Ifyou want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by l.. G. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Antietam Jemsnt or S le ly
j. II. Miller & Sons.

Adamant and CalcIned Plaster,
same Is used On new Courthouse
for sale. by J. Fl. MILLER d Scss.
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For Rent.

The store room, stable and other
buildings now occupied by A.
Kogleschatz & Son, on East Martin
street, Tor rent.
Apply to
18-tf. jim. THATcHER.
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Read from the treasured volume
Tho moan. af thu eho;oa-

The poem Of thy choice,
And lend to the rhyme OF poetry
The beauty of thy voice
Which you cannot do when you
suffer with q Cough or Cold. Rid
yourself of the discomfort by buying
bottle of Pan-Tina, the best remdey
for Hoarseness and Influenza. Pan
Tina costs rs cents at L.G. Matthaei's
Drug Store.
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Genuine BARGAINS 10 every
thing in the line / keep. When SAY
bargains ! mean it. Come and see.
w. L. JONES, Jeweler. :
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WHAT HAS MAOr

WHAT HAS MSDE
THE STlEFF piano?
Superiour quality Of tone.
Touch and workmanship.
Instantaneous repeatiugaction
Evenness of scale.
Fineness of finish.
Fifty years Of honest dealing.
Catalogue for The asking.
Terms Accommodating.
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Brooke county has sent but one
man to the penitentiary in three
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Cards have been issued announc-
ing the approaching marriage OF
Miss Jessie Castleman, of Berry
ville,, Va, aud Mr. J. Hammond
Siler, member OF the West Yirgi-
MIA Bar Association, Berkeley
Springs, W. va. The ceremony
will be performed in the Episcopal
church, Berryyille, on Nov. Is.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-29
POKER PLAYED BY A DREAM.
The Player Uncertain If Fate Slipped Cog
Or If He is Chump.

Brown always swore that he WASH t
said Browns friend, but
I've seen him twist his second finger
around his first when he met cross-eyed
man. and know he has conscientious
scruple against going under ladder. The
feet that he occasionally gets up and circles
around his chair three times while play
ing poker may not prove anything, but
any man who will lay down a good hand
on account of dream is OPEN to suspic-
ion, and that S what Brown did
"It seems that Brown dreamed one
night of having tilt with Smith. Smith
opened jackpot, and Brown just hipped
him once for luck. He held the eight
nine, ten and jack of clubs, SO he had
chances of filling either straight or a
flush. Smith drew one oard-in a dreS N
land Brown, of course, did likewise. He
pulled the queen of clubs. Smith seemed
to have bettered, too and they had q nice
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-29

Daiouir1. On June 80 and July /, the
firing along the army lines outside the
city became incessant. The log for those
days says:
1880 a. m. musket firing was heard in
the direction of Dos Caminos. At every
hour of the first watch shots and 1nusket
fire were heard apparently in the direc-
tion of Dos Caminos del Cobre. At II a.
m. an explosion was heard resembling
cannon fire near the land and shell ex-
plodsd near the bow. We then beat to
general quarters for action and kept ell
hands at their stations"
Under the date July 1-2, the log con-
tains the following entries:
"At IL. 80 p. M, firing was heard e.
tween the town and Siboney the enemy
firing on the port. Twice artillery and
musket fire were heard at the beach,
that of the squadron at the port ceasing
at 2 p. H., but continuing at the land.
At 5 p. M, artillery and musket firing
were heard again. Ambulanoes were see n
from on board taking wounded to the
hospital. At 2 a. M, five volleys of mus.
kerry were heard at Punta Blanca. At
end of mid watch flag ship made signal:
Light fires under all boilers, and having
asked if we were to light fires at once
they replied: No, have steam ready at
two o'clock in the afternoon At a. IN.
musketry frs was heard toward the town
and shortly afterward fire was opened on
the batteries and the bay. Beat to gen.
eral quarters for action and kept all
hands at their stations and loaded star
board battery"
That ends the story of the log. How the
ship left the harbdr with her companions
on the morning of July 3, to be battered
to pieces by the we'll trained guns of the
American feet has been told, again and
again, but the log is silent about the
events of that day. Something was writ
ten but the story of that last departure
from port was torn from the book and so
the Colon's story Of the voyage of the fleet
ends with the day when the line of am
balances bringing the Spanish wounded
from the trenches in front of the city, was
an omen Of the i'll fortune which awaited
the gallant ships and brave mer COM
manded BY Cervera.
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little tilt. When Smith called he showed
an ace full to kings, and Brown woke up
just as he was raking In the pile.
"Well. it happened that few evenings
after this Brown and Smith wore in the
same game, and after while Brown
opened a pot with aces and kings The
rest dropped out, all but Smith, and he
raised the limit Brown made 8 good.
and each man rev card. Brown got
a third ace, and Smith led to be pref
ty we'll satisfied with his draw. Then
Brown remembered his dream. He held
exactly the hand that Smith had held in
the dream, and he broke out in cold
Precipitation.
g" Dreams go by contraries, he thought
to himself, and it's cinoh that Smith
has got my straight f1ush.' Then he bet
him with a limit raise, and the limits
was pretty high. That blooming fool
Brown hesitated for a minute, and then
laid down his hand with siokly smile
Your straight flush beats my hand, h 9
said. How did you know had a
straight f1ushp' asked Smith, surprised.
Then Brown told about the dream. and
Smith laughed tit to kill himself Theirs 9
your dream hand, he said as be laid 1t
out. The eight, nine. ten and jack OF
clubs were there all right, but the fifth
card was the seven of spades.
"Of course Brown swore, but as the
matter stands now he doesn't figure out
Just where he's at. Those two hands
came so close to the dream that he can t
settle it in his mind whether fate slipped
a cog that once or whether he was a
chump. But know what Smith thinks. -
New York Sun.
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ENGLISH SUBURBAN HOMES.

Montague Marks in The Art Amateur.
In the United States you are ahead
of England in respect to new suburban
homes. Whatever may be the faults OF
ths bastard limitations Of Richardson
Americas greatest architect--Or even Of
the queer gabled and verandaed villas
which. for some inscrutable reason ale
named after the good Queen Anne, there
is something picturesque about most q
these buildings-if it is only the usually
good skyline. But the modern suburban
homes IN England are monotonously ugly.
As a rule, they are run up in rows By
some speculative builder who is his own
architect. A week or two ago, WAS in
North Devon, the delightful Highland OF
Southern England, and drove from the
quaint old town of Barnstable--whioh
has not yet been ''improved"-t Ilfra-
combs, famous seaside resort.
The approach to the town is one Of the
most picturesque Imaginable, along 8
steep, winding road, with hedges ablszs
with the purple and gold of heather and
oorse: over hills of the richest veraure
and capped with dense clumps OF trees or
else golden with the garnered harvest.
Below, the valleys, dotted with red.
matched colt ages, and cultivated fields.
tell the same tale of peace, plenty, and
prosperity. For miles away in the dis
tanoe is the sparkling sea dotted with n
thousand sails. There is nothing to dis
turb the propseot until you approach the
town and are confronted with the h.aeous
nondescript houses each row little worse
than the one before
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Colon's boats, and at 5.15 the Viscava
and Teresa with the Pluton came out of
Curacao and joined the other ships, At
200 p. m. May 10th, the flagship sig
nailed "If you want COW send boat. -
The Colon replied "Many thanks, do not
require any," At night the CT " we're
sent to their stations again and kept here
all night. The feet was all this time
moving northward at the rate of 1S9
miles day. May 18th the flagship sig
nailed, admiral intends making port of
Santiago. If enemy appears be prepared
for action" Once more the crew of the
ol,n passed. all night by their guns
IN BELEAGUERED SANTIAGO.
May 10Th at L. 80 q. m-Cuba was sight,
ed and in the morning Of the same day
tbs fleet entered Santiago and bottled it.
sci up in that port. The crew of the
Mecedes oheored wildly as the Spanish
fleet made its appearance and the cheer
ing was returned.
On May 25th the Colon shifted her an.
ohorage. With six engines working and
with pilot on board the Colon passed
between Ratones Cay and Julias Point
and proceeded in the channel to a point
to the north of Smith Cay, where she
anchored at g. M, in 20 fathoms of
water with the port anchor. The ship
was now moored. At this time the Amer
lean ships were discovered off the mouth
of the harbor. To quote from the log:
"Morro made signal to begin firing; or
ders were given to man main battery,
but in short time it was seen that it
would be obstructed, as an English
steamer was about to enter the harbor.
The ship was now anchored with springs
on the cables in Gaspar bay. On May
25th the steam cutter with sailing
launch, was sent to the shore to bring off
liberty party. Small arms were gotten
ready and rapid fire guns loaded. In the
morning the batteries were uploaded, the
small arms secured, and the crew given
breakfast. The Colon began taking on
board coal again from lighter. On the
evening of May 9th the ships head was
swung towards the mouth of the harbor
so as to bring the 10. 2 em. gun to bear
ON the harbor entrance. The semaphore
signalled "three of enemy's ships in sight
with torpedo boats or smaller vessels +"
The coaling was now rushed, and the
ships wer all taking on water. At $50 p.
M, the semaphore singalled "The enemy
has disappeared.
May 28th at 4 p. m, the coaling was
completed. Ensign La Ciera was sent to
MORO to seek Information regarding enc
my's vessels and buoys said to have been
planted by them. He reported the location
Of one buoy four miles off shore by soma
phore. The Brooklyn and Iowa were dis
a guished. Shortly aft rwards the soma.
phore signalled five vessels we're in sight
with small vessels or torpedo boats. AT
7.30 a. m. the next morning, May Goth,
the Colon commenced firing at the en-
emy's squadron which was steaming
past the harbor's mouth Thes
vessels were recognized as The
Brooklyn, Indiana, Iowa (fag), Mime
apolis, Texas and merchant vessel. All
the starhoard guns were manned and the
guns loaded with heavy ammunition.
IN SANTIAGO HARBOR.
From this time until the dash Of the
squadron from the harbor which ended In
its destruction, the log day after day
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IN SANTIAGO HARBOR.

From this time until the dash of the
squadron from the hsrbor which ended in
Its destruction, the log day after day
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The Close Sleeve.

There ts as yet but little change in the general preference for the close coat sleeve with every sort of odd little gar niture as Q finish to the tops including the wing decoration consisting of three oornered piece of tho dress fabric or else of q material matching the trim ming used on the gown, this piece hem med, rufled, piped CT satin lined with contrasting color. It is carried under the arm after the sleeve is sewed into the bodice. The third short point iB tucked away under tho folds. Tho two longer points are then brought to the top of the shoulder and simply tied. the ends left to somewhat resemble tho wings of bird in flight A fall soft Enot is loft in the center. Wide ribbon loops in place of a puff, number of horizontal tuoks taken in the fullness of mutton leg sleeves and straight flat rowso of gimp laid across the tops of close coat sleeves are other popular modes,
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Women ana Eondon.s Election.

Many well known women will take part in the London county council cleo tions in March. The Marohioness Of Tweedalo is president of a eanvassing corps, which includes in ita ranks the Earl and Countess Cadogan, Earl and Countess Waldegraye, the Marquis and Marohione6s of Londonderry, tho Maz- ohioness of Bristol, tho Countess of Den bigh, tho Countess of Jersey. the Count ess of 0nslow, Lady George Hamilton and Lady Farquhar. Lady Tweedale has issued a circular to her helpers and prospective helpers, giving them pre- liminary instructions as to calling upon Unionist voters, t is estimated that during the contest about 1000 women will be employed in this work of polit- ioal beguilement on the part of the Moderates alone
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Today Vincent Joachim Peeci, known for two decades as Leo XII, supreme pontif, celebrates the 88th anniversary of his birth. To- morrow marks the twentieth an niversary of his coronation in the chair of St. Peter's. This double event is naturally the.cause of much rejoicing to the entire Catholic world, and the magnificent services today and tomorrow in the basilica of St. Peters will be but the key note of appropriate celebrations on the part of the faithful.
 Leo XIII is now but five years away from the proverbial "years of St. Peter" The supreme pastor of the ehurchIin Rome reigned 25 years, two months aud one week.
 Silyerter I, who converted -cahe great emperor7-GeHst san tine, reigned twenty-three years, ten months and three weeks; Adria I occupied the papal chair twenty three years, ten months and two weeks, but the best record of papal longevity was that of Plus TX, who reigned thirty-one years, seven monts and three weeks, and cele- brated the thirtiethoanniversary of his assertion on June 19 of the American centennial year.
 The pope is today the oldest liv- ing man iz the world in active off cial life. Mr. Gladstone, who is in the sos, long since retired from ac- tive labors. The same is true of Bismarck, who is 82. In America Justice of the Supreme Court Field, who retired last month is 81. The oldest man in official life in the Unit ed States is Senator Morrill,, of Yer mont. who is 87. The holy father has outlived considerably over 100 members of the sacred college of cardinals. This body which has ffty-nine members, the Italians be- ing in a majority of one, will elect the next pontiff.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

An earthquake shock was felt at Paducah, Ky.
 No more bodies were recovered from the Maine Wednesday.
 China has signed theAnglo-German loan contract.
 France is sending troops to occu- py a slice of Chinese territory.
 Idaho silver Republicans recom- mend fusion of the silver elements.
 Sixteen marines were lost from French bark thatioundered off South Australia.
 At mass-meeting at Sprinfield, o. fund fora monument to the Maine, victims was started.
 An Iowa corporation has put up $23, 1000 for the redemption of 105,000 acres of land in Sharkey county, Mlss.
 A great many ex-Gonfederates in Mississippi have forwarded proffers of their services in case of war with Spain.
 The Arkansas Southern Railway will build from Junction City to Port Arthur, on the Gulf.
 The rolief expedition for Alaska will be abandoned because no neces- aity exists for it. The supplies, in- cluding reindeer, will be sold.
 sam Clark, tobacco auctioneer at Mayfeld, Ky, shot and killed Steve Carney, president of a large warehouse company.
 Miss Annie L. Edwards, at Jaml- son, Pa, was found dead in her bed. Her head was beaten to 0 ielley with a chair and water pitcher.
 At Spartanburg, S. C.. I. J. Trim mier, a merchant, was shot without warning by s. J. Bierings, 8 dentist. The men had been close friends.
 Sheriff Martin went on the witness stand in his own defense at Wilkes barre Tuesday. He tried to show the shooting was done in self-de- fense.
 Senator Proctor visited Gen. Blanco with Gen. Lee, and the party became quite chummy before they seperated.
 The Viscnya arrived off Moro Castle, and was given an enthusias- tic welcome. Another Spanish war ship is expected to arrive soon from the Canarles.
 Nicaragua is engaged iii active war preparations. Lake steamers have been seized for the transporta- of troops.
 Dr. Heimark, at Murfressboro, Tenn, pleaded guilty to threelndict- ments for grave robbery, and was given fine and workhouse sentence.
 Mrs. Collins, an aged iady, at Ash vile, Ala, burned to death, her clothing taking fire In a grate.
 The Navy Department has ordered two more iron-clads in commission at once. They will be manned by the survivors of the Maine.
 1t has been learned that the Maine was tied to a buoy instead of achor- ed in Havana harbor because she would be in better shape for quick action.
 A dispatch from Shanghai via London says the American Pacific squadron has concentrated at Hong Kong, ready to operate against the Phiiipine islands in case of war. The squadron is a strong one.
 The Senate adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of tablet to the memory of the Maine victims, to be placed at some suitable place at the national capital.
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Two Papers For
 tl8 PIiCa of Ol0.

The sRMI-WERKLY GRAPHIC and tbo WEEKLY COMMERCIAL APPEAL. will both
 De sent to any address one year each for only SA'0O, and zach subscription will be allowed 8 guess on the cotton crop, details of which appear above. Send order with guess direct to the GRAPHIC, with remittance, and get both papers for one year. This offer is m Drecedented and only holds good for A short while. So subscribe at once. e'0'
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1b5.OOO

Tn actual cash is offered to the s ubserfbe of the Weekly Commercial Appeal. Every sending 60c for years subscription to the Weekly Commercial Appeal will Dc allowed 8 guess on the number of bales of cotton re- ceived ID Memphis from Sep5ember1, 1s07 to April 1898 The ftKst correct or nearest cor rect guess will get, if the guess is received n.JanuaFy S2.5 if in February, S1 ,b00: if in March, s500; the second correct or nearest correct guess will get if it is received in Jan uary, d,50Qi if in February, $500; if March guess will get. if 1t is received in January, a ,000i If in February, 9250 if in March. sI60 This contest closes on March B. but the guess is on the number of bales of cotton re ceived in Memphis from September i, 1897. to April l5, 1898. In those months in '05 and 'g8, the number received was 407, ,260: between that time in '96 and '97 542,2A bales were re. on your guess. The first three prizes make a. an aggregate amount actually offered of S5,000 in cash.