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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
MISSISSIPPI nETHODS.
CoIored Republican Sues rIanager
for Democratic Congressional
Candidate.
Special to the Washington Post.

Special to the Washington Post
CUMBERLAND, MD, Oct. a4.-Wil.
liam Cooper, OF Cumberland, regard
ed as the leader Of the colored Repub.
licans of Western Maryland, and who
is a member of the State Central Com
mittee, has employed Benjamin A.
Richmond, of Cumberland, and Fran.
els NJ. Reynolds, of Keyser. w. Va,
Republican candidate for State Sen
ate, to bring suit in the United States
Court of West Virginia against Viii.
liam B. Cornwell, of Romney, prose
cutting attorney Cf Hampshire county,
for damages for assault. Cornwell is
Chairman of the Democratic Congress
sional Committee of the Second West
Virginia District.
Last Tuesday Cooper went to Rom
ney to hunt and fish, having, he
claims, arranged for the trip month
ago. He went to the Parker House
and, introducing himself as a friend
of Thomas G.. Pownall, a prominent
Republican of Romney and superin-
tendent of the United States Leather
Company, at Cumberland, obtained
accommodations. The Hampshire
Review, of which Mr.. Cornwell and
MS brother, John ]. Cornwell, Demo
cratic State Senatorial candidate, are
editors, the next day contained an
article, intinatiug that Cooper had
been sent to Roinney with a large
sum of money to corrupt the colored
vote. which had soured on the Re-
publican party.
Cooper later met Mr. Cornwell on
the street, and in the presence of
Pownall, who happened to be in ROM
ney, told him that the article did him
an injustice, the statements being un-
true. This angered Cornwell, who,
it is alleged, with an oath struck
Cooper twice on the neck. Cooper
made no resistance and Cornwell was
restrained by bystanders.
The Republicans have issued circu-
lars, which are being scattered all
over the Second District, accusing the
Democrats of using Mississippi meth
o3s of bulldozing and intimidation.
The affair has caused much feeling
and has tended to solidity the colored
vote against John 7. McGraw, the
Democratic Congressional candidate,
for whom Cornwell is manager Mr.
Cornwell claims Cooper called him
directly liar, which Cooper and Pow
nall deny.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
TORE ABOUT COUNTY FINANCES.

The Statesman inquiries about the
disposition made of the So, 100 saved
to the county by refunding the county
bonds from to 4 per cent. The
Herald takes pleasure in making a
full.explanation.
The assessed valuation Of personal
property in Berkeley county for the
past seven years has been
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

1--WE have heard a great deal about
that road boss who bought cow with
road orders. Statesman.
The above is true except that a
"road boss" did not buy a COW with
road orders; also, that the calf which
the "road boss" did buy was not paid
for with road orders but with cash out
of his own pocket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
The Whole Truth.
Morgantown Post.

Hon. U. S. 6. Pitzer has been nom
mated for the legislature by the Re-
publicans Of Berkeley county and he
viii be elected. If every county in
the State could elect men like Pitzer
to the Legislature there would be nc
skim milk laws enacted, and expendi'
lures would be made equal to the de
mands Of our growing State and IN
stitutions. He's a University boy
and will look after its interest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
REPUBLICAN RALLIES!

The issues of the campaign
will be presented to the people
by the speakers named below
and others, at the times and
places given
Hon. U. S. G.. PITZER,
Hon. GEO. f. EVANS,
Allensville, Saturday, October
80, 7 p. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
CAUGHT AT LAST.

which he had pald loi Win tHN iN"N
funds Of his precinct.
When we saw the statement we did
not believe there was any truth in the
charge and would have ignored II
had not a gentleman informed us that
in his opinion the party referred to
was a Democrat and that it was not
a whole beef-only a half Of one that
was alleged to be stolen.
To clear any Republican of the
charge we referred to the matter give
ing no names, our hope being to in
duce the Statesman to disclose the
name OF the party, which we felt
sure he would do in case he was
Republican.
We are now happy to state that
through the vindictive malice OF the
Editor of the Statesman, the Herald
is able to clear up the whole matter
and relieve worthy man OF the obi
nm that was cast on him by Boyers'
uncalled. for Publication. The man
aqainst whom the charge was made
is Mr.. John Burns, an ex-Confederate,
residing in Arden district, and most
honorable citizen. Mr.. Burns state
ment is that some time since, while
holding the office Of road surveyor, he
purchased a calf of Luther Shepherd.
At the time he held a road order with
the proceeds of which he intended to
pay Shepherd. He went to the sheriff
to collect the money, but there being
nothing due the district at the time,
the order was not paid. Having paid
his taxes, Mr.. Burns gave Shepherd
the order. Shepherd failing to get
the money returned the order to
Burns, who paid Shepherd the money,
aiterward collecting the amount OF
the order from the sheriff. That IS
the whole transaction and if Mr..
Burns is guilty of any misconduct we
fail to see it.
Now for the sequel: Mr.. Burns
felt aggrieved that an innocent trans
action of that character should be par
AIDED before the public as theft, some
parties who were cognizant OF the
deal twitting him about it. He went
to Boyer and demanded to know what
he meant by making the charge.
Caught in a trap, Boyer attempted to
extricate himself by telling Mr.. Burns
that he merely referred to the matter
and that the Herald dragged him
Burns) into the controversy; that the
Herald had used his (BurnsO name
and charged him with theft.
Mr.. Burns was naturally indignant.
Not being a reader OF the Herald, tor
a time he believed Boyer but finally
mentioned the matter to Hon. J. n,
Wisner, Editor of the Independent,
who assured him that he had read the
Herald but had not noticed Mr..
Burns or any other name used IN
connection with the transaction.
Mr.. Burns then came to us with
the result stated above. We have
furnished him with copies of the
Herald from September ) up to date
and have also assured him that there
is no truth Whatever in Boyer's
charge.
We have been very explicit, have
given all the facts, have cleared Mr..
Burns of the charge aud have proven
c. w. Boyer, Editor OF the Statesman,
with not only making an absolutely
false charge against worthy man,
but with an attempt to besmirch
county officials. In addition, we have
shown Boyer guilty of telling a wiliul
and malicious lie on the editor of the
Herald in a vain attempt to screen
himself.
The Statesman quotes the Wayne
Na,,.et oeeart;O, that the Raar6 nf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

Where are the old-time leaders OF
Democracy in this campaign Why
is it that only the Democratic candi-
dates for Congress are in the field?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

The Statesman and Hampshire
Review ring in the w. d. Hammel'
reich Lumber Co., big lumber firm
up in Randolph county, calling atten-
ton to a release from damages which
the company is said to require EN-
ployes to sign. 1t is the same form
of release in use by practically all
lumber companies, both in this State
and in Pennsylvania. Mr.. Dayton is
a nominal member of the company,
Joining the four members of the firm
in order to enable them to obtain a
charter, the law requiring five per
sons. They have invested 500, ooc
in this State and employ $50 men,
paying good wages. Mr.. Dayton Sc
cured this industry, he has never at
tended a meeting of company and had
no knowledge OF the release" until
read by McGraw in closing the de.
bate at Elkins when Mr.. Dayton had
no opportunity to reply.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

The Shepherdstown Register says
no Democrat should fail to vote for
Campbell, the alleged candidate tor
Senator Getzendanner seat in the
State Senate. By all means. The
Herald joins the Register in the urg-
ing, as Campbell will get just as near
an Office as any other Democrat, He
will get the ofice-nit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

The Statesman says the ring and
the organ are silent about the fellow
who but few weeks ago paid for a
hog with road orders. Why take
account Of a charge that proves itself
untrue when it is fact that not one
road order has been issued by the
county court during the past two
wears
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

The Statesman quotes the Wayne
News assertion that the Board Of
Public Works has reduced the assess
ed valuation of the c. & O railroad
s294, 600, and the n. & w. SIoI, 5000.
Our two esteemed contemporaries for
get the fact that rails and locomotives
and cars, freight and passenger, have
been largely reduced in cost. AS a
natural result the taxable valuation
is reduced The same condition ex-
lists everywhere, Why in Berkeley
county, which is now fairly prosper
GUS there has been a decline in the
taxable value Of personal property to
the amount of $40, 600 as compared
with I8o2-more thar the reduction in
valuation of both the railroads refer
red to,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

All there, Berkeley Democrat, she
fly; but be careful you do not ligi
on sheet of tanglefoot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
Americas Greatest

Americas Greatest
Medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Which absolutely
Cures every form of
impure blood, from
The pimple on your
Face to the great
Scrofula sore which
Drains your system.
Thousands of people
Testify that Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures
Scrofula, Salt Rheum,
Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Catarrh, Rheumatism
And That Tired
Feeling. Remember this
And get Hoods
And only Hoods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

McGraw says Mr., Dayton was alb
sent from Congress rs consecutive
days during the Eastman trial The
facts are the trial Of Eastman began
on the ed Of November and four
teen days later Congress convened.
Mr. Dayton was at Washington three
days after the convening OF Congress
and left Parsons two days prior to the
close OF the trial In other words
he was absent from Congress %
minus g, or 9 days
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

If not in the band-wagon, al.
aboard! There's victory in the air.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

Dayton is a winner. 1t is not in
the pins to defeat him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

1t is not buried with the McGraw
Democracy which rushed wheat down
to as cents per bushel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

Senator Elkins has at his disposal
copies of the Farmers Bulletin, issued
by the Agricultural Department at
Washington. These pamphlets treat
of various subjects, all of interest to
farmers and those interested in agri-
culture, and the Senator will be glad
to distribute them upon request, up
to the limit OF his quota. Requests
should be sent to him at Washington
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
APATHY NOT APPARENT.

Much has been said and published
about apathy on the part of Republi-
cans in this campaign. If elsewhere,
it is not visible in the Eastern Pan
handle.
Mr.. Daytou's meeting last Monday,
at Harpers Ferry was magnificent, tar
exceeding any we have ever seen in
that town. In this city that evening
he received a perfect ovation. The
court house did not begin to contain
the people aud they were enthusiastic
to the highest degree. There was a
good meeting at Gerardstown on
Tuesday afternoon and at Tomahawk
that night there was a ground swell.
The old stronghold Of Republicanism
has its war paint on and will give a
larger majority than ever before.
There was a splendid meeting at
Paw. Paw on Wednesday evening and
more attentive audience we never
saw. 1t was a treat 20 talk to such a
crowd, earnest, intelligent and appre'
ciative.
Yes, the Eastern Panhandle is all
right
The Keyser Echo's report of some
remarks of Hon Thos. G. Pownall, to
the effect that farmers can now get as
much for the skin of COW or sheep
as they could get under the Wilson
bill for the whole animal, is criticised
by the Shepherdstown Register and
the statement made that cows sold
at public sale in Jefferson county nm
der the Wilson bill at from SIS to
$50" 1t is not exactly our put in,
but we have known cows TO sell at
public sale in Berkeley county under
the Dingley bill at $45 to s135, but
they were not sold for beef
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29
Decrease.
Total decrease

LOSS 10 county III tdAes dJ ~
cents on each 500 yalua-
1t will be observed that the loss
from reduced valuation is in excess of
the amount saved by refunding the
bonds, yet there has been no increase
in the levy. Several substantial iron
bridges have been built, the Dry run
turnpike constructed and the new jail
is nearly paid for.
In this particular the charge of
waste and extravaganza again falls
fiat
The good Republican year Of 1892
was high water mark in valuation of
personal property, Then came Dem
ocratic blight and panic. There was
falling off of $127,oI in 1898; $92,-
1872 in 1894; SG5G,42o in 1895, and
then it was checked because we had
nearly reached the bottom. 1t will
be noticed that the decline was but
$3,458 this year and it is safe to pre-
dict an advance next year.
There is another matter to which
we wish to call attention: Below we
give the expenditures at the Aims
house for eight years under Demo
cratic management and eight years
under Republican management. The
figures are from the published fnan-
cial statement and are interesting:
EXPENSES OF THE AIMS HOUSE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

What has become of the Dayton
Republican prosperity which rushed
wheat up to $I.45 per bushel?-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-29

Those Democrats who howl because
Of the bond issue during the Spanish
war should remember that those
bonds bear but three per cent interest
aud if the money derived from the
sale is not needed for other purposes,
it can be used in taking up some OF
those four-and- half per cents is
sued during the recent Democratic adj
ministration That would be good
finances, saving three million dollars
a year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-29
TELEGRAMS FROM SHAFTER

WASHINGTON, JUNE 2S.-THE
WAR DEPARTMENT LATE THIS
AFTERNOON. POSTED THE Fol-
LOWING TELEGRAMS:
"BAIQUIRI. JUNE 81. VIA PLAYA
DEL ESTE, JUNE %.
HON. SECRETARY OF WAR,
WASHINGTON:
THE YALE ARRIVED THIS
MORNING ALL RIGHT. TROOPS
NOW DISEMBARKING. YOUR
son, WHO HAS BEEN AT THE
FRONT AS VOLUNTEER. AS
SIGNED TO DUTY on THE STAFF
OF GENERA DJgIsIeIEIsI ID, s----.--s-
(SIGNED) "SHAFTER.
MAI. GEN. COMMANDING"
OFF SIBONEY, JUNE ~, 8 T.. NJ,
VIA PLAYA DEL ESTE.
ADJUTANT GENERAL, WASHING
TON:
''ALL is PROGRESSING WE'LL
WE OCCUPIED TO-DAY AN AID
EANCED POSITION. ABANDONED
BY TEE ENEMY YESTERDAY, ON
THE SENILLA AND SANTIAGO
ROAD, WEST OF THE SAN JUAN
RIVER, WITHIN THREE MILES
OF SANTIAGO, AND FROM
WHICH IT CAN BE PLAINLY
SEEN.
(SIGNED.) "SHAFTER,
MAI. GEN. COMMANDING"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-29
BLUE AGAIN RECONNOITERs.
Travels Sixty Miles-The Vesuvius Fires
More Shells.
(Copyright 1898 by Associated Pres

Copyright 1898 by Associated Press.)
Santiago de Cuba, Monday, June
~, via Kingston, Jamaica. June 2S.-Y
Il. m.-Lieutenant Victor Blue, of the
auxiliary gunbOat Suwanee, returned to
the fleet to-day from another investigat-
ing trip ashore. He reported that Adj
miral Cervera's ships are all in the har-
Dor. With the exception of one torpedo
boat destroyer they are at anchor and
show no signs of activity. Lieutenant
Blue went ashore on Saturday. to the
west of MORO Castle, accompanied by
some Cuban guides. He advanced until
about two miles north of Cabana ana
almost up to the enemy'S batteries. He
travelled sixty miles and rejoined the
Suwanee this morning. At one time the
Lieutenant was at Il Cuban outpost
separated only by four hundred yards
from Il Spanish outpost.
''They popped away at each other all
the time" said Lieutenant Blue. but
do not think the Cubans hurt the Span
iards very much, and | know the Span
iards did not hurt the Cubans."
Lieutenant Blue was able to accu-
rately locate the position of each of
Admiral Cervera's ships.
Rear Admiral Sampson warned his
fleet this morning to exercise great care
in shooting at the hills east of MORO
Castle, pointing out that the American
army had advanced and that our own
troops hight be depIoyed on the hillside.
1t is hardly likely that aay serious ac-
ton will be taken by the navy until
Wednesday. BY that time the army is
expected to be ready for another forward
movement.
The dynamite gunboat Nesuvius fired
three shells last night. They fell in the
vicinity of MORO Castle ana the eastern
batteries.
During the night a loud explosion oc-
Cured on shore. near AguadoreS. 1t is
believed to have been caused by the
Spaniards trying to blow up the rail
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-29
THE ST. PAUL ATTACKED
BOAT DESTROYER
TERROR MAKES A DASH.
ASSISTED BY AN UNPROTECTED CRUISER.
The American Guns Struck the Terror Sever al
Times and She was lowed into San
Juan Rarbor in Sinking
Condition.

Washington, June 2S.-The Navy De
partment to-day posted the following
bulletin:
Admiral Sampson reports that the
Yale arrived yesterday and discharged
her troops.
Capt. Sigsbee reports that on Wed
nesday afternoon while off San Juan,
Porto Rico, he was attacked by Span
ish unprotected cruiser and the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Terror. The Ter
ror made Il dash which was awaited
by the st. Paul. The st. Paul hit the
Terror three times, killing officer and
two men and wounded several others.
The Terror dropped back under cover
of the Notifications with difficulty, and
was tOwed into the harbor in sinking
condition where she is now being re
paired. Later n cruiser and a gunboat
started out but remained under protec-
ton of the forts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-29
AUGUST| SEES
LITTLE HOPE
Says the Enemy is IncreaS-
ing in Numbers.
ONE THOUSAND SICK
Bur HE.I RESOLVED NOT TO
SURRENDER.
AUGUSTUS FAMILY STILL PRISONERS
Twenty-Five Thousand Insurgents are Besieg-
ing Manila, and the City is Considered
no Longer TenabIe- Refugees
at Cavite.

Madrid. June 2S.-4 p. m.-The govern
ment has received the following dis
patch from Captain General Augusti
dated from Manila on June 23.
THE situation is still grave. continue
to maintain my position inside the line
of blockhouses, but, the enemy is in
creasing in numbers as the rebels occupy
the provinces, which are surrendcring.
Torrents of rain are inundatiEg the en-
trenchments, rendering the work of de-
fence difficult. The numbers of sick
among the troops are increasing, making
the situation very distressing and caus-
ing increased desertiOns Oh he native sol
derS.
"It is estimated that the insurgents
number 10000, armed with rifles and
100000 armed with swords, etc.
"Aguinaldo has summoned me TO sur
render. but, | have treated his proposals
with disdain, for | am resolved to main
tain the sovereignty of Spain and the
honor of the flag to the last extremity.
Il have over 1000 sick and two hun
dred wounded.
'"rhe citadel has been invaded by the
suburban inhabitants who have aban-
doned their homes owing TO the barbarity
of the rebels. These inhabitants consti-
tute an embarrassment. aggravating the
situation. in view OF the bombardment,
which, however,. siS@not seriously appre-
hended for the moment
THE Governor of the Vicayas and
Mindanao Islands cables that he has de-
feated the insurgents in an engagement
=. n; oh A al do g
representative was killed. He adds that
tranquility now prevails throughout
these islands, and he further asserts that
the principal Malay chief of Mindanao
group, declare they desire to fight on the
side of the Spaniards against the inva-
ders.'
According to other advfces the emissa-
ries sent ont to seek General Monets
column of a thousand men, returned after
Il fruitless search.
Captain General Augustus family is
still in the hands of the insurgents.
General Pena, with thousand sol
diers, has surrendered. His soldiers,
most of whom are natives, joined the in
surgents. A majority of the detachments
in the Island of LuZOn have surrendered,
owing TO their lack OF food, though some
succeeded in escaping.
Numerous Spaniards, including the
governors of BatanamO, Laguna ana
Bulcaan, have taken refuge Mt Cavite.
The rebels who are besieging Manila
exceed 25,O00 men. The city is COM
pletely isolated and the arrival of the
Spanish squadron is anxiously awaited
for the position of Manila is untenable.
Small rebel craft navigate the bay, con-
yeyinp prisoners to Cayite,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-29
OUR SICK AND WOUNDED.
The Olivette Coming-Apprehens in
Tampa,

Tampa, Fla, June 2S.-The steamship
Olivette is momentarily expected, and
the disposition of her cargo of sick and
wounded is n question of some concern
here. The belief that suffering soldiers
are to be brought here direct from the
Cuban shores without any quarantine
direction whatever caused apprehension.
The hospital train is here for the osten-
sible purpose of conveying the sick
quickly to more northern hospitals, but
ut the same time a number of hospital
tents are being prepared ut the camp on
Tampa Heights. This works indicates
the location of the sick here. If upon
the arrival of the Oliyette, the govern
ment shows IL disposition to do such n
thing, II protest will be made by Hon.
w. b. Henderson. President of the
State Board Of Health. Mr.. Hender
son said to-day that in such an event he
would file Il protest with the authorities,
and ask that they utilize the hospital
they have recently erected on Egmont
Key