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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25

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Many persons l.ad slin ratigns o.
fuel during the blizzard.
Mrs. T. j. Homer is visiting bar
parents, the P. M. at Foltz.
Mr.. Wilson Anderson had bis ear
frozen during the recent cold snap.
Mr.. r. L Baker, OF Eaton, Ind,
formerly of this place, as wishing
here.
Deadlock to travel over the turn
pike from Middleway to KearIieys s.
vile until the 2oth.
The recent snow fail was the
heaviest that ever visited this com
munity, during the history OF our
Oldest citizens.
One of our young friends, Tom;
said he vent to ''Clipp,'' the other
evening, bu. it was three miles be
You'd town, before be drew up rein.
One Of our neighboring young
friends was snow boupd one whole
week, in the vicinity of White Hall.
Wilson, you will freeze in the snow
drifts.
The drifsed snow was rough On
the 'Beaux.' They couldn't get there.
The more patriotic knights ventured
over the fields OF * Iondyke, during
the following week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
REMOVAL OF THE CAPITOL,

Charleston, as the Capital OF the
State, is beginning TO hear the earth
quake as to removal therefrom, of
the Capitol adornments, to other
supposed more accessible and more
desirable locations. Parkersburg.
threw the lfst baited heck ia the
shape of 100000 dollar PROPOSE
ton, which was followed By almost
a similar offer from Buokhannon. 1t
was suggested, no doubt, By an e.
fort to have $4,000 dollars appropri-
ated for the erection of an annex at
Charleston, to furnish accommoda-
ton for the Supreme Court Of the
State and give fire proof rooms for
the preservation of records. All
has been indefinitely postponed and
Charleston viii rest secure for 9
while. 1t can only b. removed by q
vote Of The people, and while the
Kanawha Valley is rich in resources
aud peopled with good energetic
citizens, yet it must be recognized,
that as matter of location it is not
likely to remain permanent. Popu.
ulation, growth of all kinds, business
centres and railroad facilities, are go
changing the face of the State, as TO
make it only a question of short
time, until business interests of the
people will cause demand for a
more central, or at least, nearer,
accessible place. Martinsburg, OF
course. would be our preference, out
side OF that would come Clarksburg,
Petersburg, and the largest city,
Wheeling. There is no necessity
of being hasty. and at the same time
there is nothing requiring the peo-
pie to anchor by expenditure Of
money at one place. Take a little
time, to elucidate for permanent To-
cation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25

G00D ROADS.

The legislature has passed, what
is known as the good roads bill"
1t is the one thing important that
the Solons have accomplished, or
will possibly be able to accomplish,
this session. Where those forty
five days are to be counted useful in
expenditure would puzzle the wis
dom Of the brightest of citizens. In
this, however, may be a kernel, that
will sprout and rear crop OF great
good. Broken wagons, tagged horses,
delay in getting to market, time ex-
pended, comforts unknown, may all
be remedied by judicious application
Of the new law, provided it is prop
erly used and not recklessly abused,
The bill adds to Section 26 of
Chapter 43 of the code the follow.
ing;
1.-The county court OF any county
may permanently improve, by the
use Of asphaltum, brick, stone, gran
tie, block, or by Mscadamizing or
other process of equal merit, the
main county roads within their
county, and may contract therefor
with any contractor for the use of
any of those foregoing systems and
take bond and security from any
spch contractor for the faithful per-
Torrance of his contract. They may
pay for the work done under such
contract, in whole or in part, out of
the county treasury Or by issuing
bonds or other evidence of debt for
tue same. In case the payment is
to be made by bond, the proposition
for the issuance OF said bonds, must
be first submitted to the legal voters
Of such county at general, school
or special election, and the propo-
sition must receive three-fifth $3.50
vote of all the votes cast at such
elections, which election shall be
called, held, conducted and the re-
suit ascertained, bonds issued and
provision made for the payment of
principal and interest provided for
in the same manner as is required
by Section "a of Chapter 80 and of
Sections 81, So, So and 60 of Chap
ter 81 of the Code of West Virginia.
1.-THE county court may also en-
ploy three road commissioners one
OF whom must be an efficient and
duly qualified civil engineer, whose
duties shall be to superintend the
construction and improvements
made upon the roads under the prov
isions of this section, and make
reports there on, from time to
time, as the county may require.
The engineer commissioner shall
receive not more than five dollars q
day, and the other commissioners
not exceeding two dollars per day
to be fixed by the county court"
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THE c. v. STATEMENT.

That President Kennedy, OF the
Cumberland Valley Railroad, with
his co-workers, has justly earned
prestige, is shown by the wonderful
work of the road during the year
1898. The gross earnings were
$9O3.369.04, and the net earnings
$249,S35.47. 1t is not equalled in
larger percentage by any of the
railroads of the country. The CON-
mendable portion of it is, the man.
agement has always afforded the
best and most respectful accommo-
dation to the public. A kindly
hearing, an appreciative give and
take, wherever possible, has marked
the course of business, and this, as
in all other business affairs, always
merits and receives appreciation and
patronage: The management de-
serves great credit for direct dealing
and mutual relation with the people.
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A SERIOUS CHARGE.

The Statesman, in expressing an
opinion as to refunding the bonds of
Msrtinsburg, "a fact known by not
few people, that no less than
$4,000 of these bonds, or rather,
"of the peoples money was appro-
priated to private usc." This is new
to US, and so serious an allegation,
and should require prompt and i'm
mediate investigation. What intor-
nation, can be had, from the editor
should at once be obtained. That
is no small amount, but much or lit.
tie, the community, is entitled to
full knowledge as to who the charge
fits Such a charge surely cannot
be frivolously made as ga fact" but
honestly made for the purpose of in
Yestigation.
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fairs. With a very important cleo
ton on The aager soarll, cutting
down. or keeping close, has proper
influence. However, there seems to
be a great amount Of extra pay,
voted, and why, during eervices
under a known contract, is somewhat
mystifying, That geological sur
vey is certainly important, as con-
desciye to the advancement OF
wealth production, which would aid.
instead Of retarding. good roads.
the Legislature is not likely to have
large compendium OF blessings
from the people for the small amount
OF work done.
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Nations Ruler Dead.

Paris, Feb. I'm. Felix Faure,
president of the republic of France,
died at 10 o'clock last night after
an lines of three hours. All Paris
is shocked by the news. It had
been known for some time that his
heart was weak, but the first init
nation that he was sick was given
at hslf-past six in the afternoon
when messenger was dispatched
to the premier, NJ. Dupuy, announc-
ing that the president was ill.
All medical efforts proved futile
and the president died on the stroke
Of ten.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25
THE LEGISLATURE

From the published reports of
the proceedings of the Legislature,
but little of actual action can be
cleaned: The appropriations are
chiefly the subject of discussion
now, with the probability of $500,
900 being the total amount to be al
lowed for the two years of current
and coming administration Of ST.
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Hood s
arsaparilla
Al innovation In Sleeping Car Service
introduced by The
BALTIMORE q OHIO RAILROAD.


Introduced by The
BALTIMORE 4 OHIO RAILROAD.
Commencing Monday, February
18th, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
will introduce q new feature in its
Sleeping Car Service, between Baltl-
more and Newark, Ohio, inaugural
ing what will be known as the
.Ordinary' Sleeping Cars, in addi-
tion TO the regular Standard Sleep
ing Cars. One OF these cars will be
attached to Train No. !, leaving
Baltimore at Too p. "a. and arriving
in Newark 1922 a. n next dsy, re-
turning on Train No. 8, leaving Nev-
ark $50 p. m and arriving in Bslti-
more 1853 p. N. next day.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
is the first line TO introduce this SER
vice in the eastern territory for
special accommodation of the travel
ing public. In these Ordinary Sleep
ers the Pullman rate is reduced one
half, 80 that passengers have the
choice OF paying TIE higher Pullman
rate and occupying Standard Car or
take advantage OF the cheaper rate
and occupying the Ordinary" Sleep
er.
These cars are new, have been es-
pecially constructed for this service,
and differ from the Standard Sleep
ing Cars only in being less elabor-
ately furnished. The seats are up
holetered in rattan, and the sleeping
berths, when made up, HAYS ell the
comforts and eoeveniences of the
STANDARD Cars.
Tickets will be On sale a. regular
Pullman ticket offices handling bust
ness between these cibies.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Your Friends Coming and Going.

@VAA AANA&b 00&4@A-%ys e~>AN - ~>A-
Hon. Geo. N. Bowers spent Wed
nesday 10 Gerrardstown
Mr.. Cbas. +. Branner, of Bfosi-
way, Va, spent Wednesday ia this
city.
Mr.. Earl Gardner, of Bunker
Hill spent Tuesday in this city.
Mrs. o. T. Flippo, Of Philadelph;a,
is the guest of Mrs. ]. B. Snoi-
grass, VI. King st.
Miss Yalinda Slingluf left Tues
day night on few days visit TO
relations at Rest, Va.
Mrs. o. s. Dutrow and children
left Tuesday on visit to her
parents at Washington.
Mrs. Richard Byrd and Miss Elsie
Love, of Winchester, spent Tues
day afternoon With relations in this
city.
Miss Bertha Ridgeway, of Ridge
way w. Va, spent Tuesday eve-
ming in this city at the home OF her
uncle, DR.. J. W. McSherry.
Miss Humphry, who has been Wis
ting Mrs Linch at the Continental,
for several weeks, left Thursday
for Milwaukee, Wis, where she will
enter the conservatory Of music.
Hon. Stuart W. Walker and wife
have returned home after several
weeks visit to Charleston.
Mr.. Thomas Goheen, of Washing.
ton, was on visit to his parents,
r ear town last weaL
Rev. William r. Edwards, pas.
tor of the NJ. E. church at Hedges
vile. was a visitor to this city On
Saturday.
Lieut.. Harry Webster, of Berke-
ley Springs, spent couple of days
10 town.
Miss Sue Homrick left Wednes-
Gay for Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wolf went to
Winchester Thursday morning.
Mr. F. d. Combs, OF Harper g
Ferry, was in this city Wednesday.
Mrs. Meade Jefferson spent Wsd :
nesday afternoon in Hagerstown.
Mr.. j. W. Kettering came dov u
from Inwood Thursday morning.
Mr.. James Striker left Wedne )
day night on a visit TO relations IN
Winchester.
Mr.. Joshua 7. Hopper, OF Ra ..
pahannock county, Va, ard MIS-,
Rev. VIM. A. L. Jet, of Murra y
Hill, n. j., are visiting their BROTH
er, Mr.. j. T. Hopper, North Mart
insburg.
Mr.. Richard Morris, OF Charles
Town, spent Wednesday with friends
in this city.
Miss Della HAITI, of Lancaster,
Pa, is the guest of Mrs. VIM. Rut-
ledge, at the Berkeley.
Mr.. IL. W. Robinson returned
Thursday from Washington where
he attended the Bryan banquet.
Mrs. Edgar NJ. Carter, of Wash
ington, is here on short visit 10
her uncles, Judge Faulkner and DR..
INV. McSherry.
Mrs. G. W. Santman is spending
a few days with her sister. Mrs. j.
W. Hammond, near Hagerstown.
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Great Prosperity at Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 23.-The
greatest wave of,prosperity that has
swept over this city for years has
reached Pittsburg. Every mill and
factory is overlooked with orders,
and the manufacturers in general are
compelled to make extensive ar
engagements t., supply the demand.
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Commissioners Notice.

commissioners Notice.
j. Fl. Smith, Sheriff, !
Committee, ETC.,
VS.. Yin CHANCERY
Henry Allingsworth,
ct. al.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
Nartinsburg, w. Va. Feb. 7. 1899.
To all persons interested an the above en-
titled cGaSe:
By a decree of the Circuit Court of
Berkeley county, w. Va, entered in
the above entitled cause, on the 21st
day of January, 1899, the same was re-
ferred to me with instructions to ascer-
tain and report.
First-To state aad settle the ac-
count of j. Fl. Smith, Sheriff, Commit
tee 4 dm'r Of Christopher Allingsworth
decd.
Second-What real estate Christie
pher Allingsworth, died, seized of.
with the fee simple and annual rental
valne thereof.
Third-To convene the creditors Of
said Christopher Aliingsworth. dec'd
and to ascertain and report all the in.
debtedness against his estate.
Fourth-To report any other matters
deemed pertinent, or which may be re-
CURED to be stated specially. by any of
the parties In interest.
You will therefore take notice that
] have fixed upon Thursday, March %.
1889, at 10 a. M, as the time when, and
my ofice in the Flick building in
Martinsburg. w. Va, as the place
where win proceed to execute the
said order OF reference, and If, from
aHyscanse the same be not completed
on that day, 1t will be adjourned from
time to times at the same place until 1t
Ia completed.
Given under my hand this 7th day of
February, 1893.
W. B. CoLsToN,
Com. in ChaEcery of said Court.
2-ll-4t.
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NOtfce to Lien Holders

To oil persons holding lsens, By judg-
D,ent and otherwise, on the real estate,
or any part thereof Of Susan N. Ever.
sole:
In pursuance of,a decree of the Cir
cait Court Of Berkeley county, W. Va,
made In cause thereby pending, to
subject the real estate of the said susan
II. Eversole, to the satisfaction of
We liens thereon, you are hereby re-
quireA to present all claims held by you
and each OF you, against the said Susan
n. Eversole. which are liens on her
real estate, or any part of it for adjudi-
cation, to me at my Office in the Flick
building Ia Martinsburg, w. Va, on or
before the ed day of March, 1899.
Given under my hand this 7th day of
February, 1899.
W. B. COLsTON,
Com. in Chancery of said Court.
PLAT.
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Stationery Department.
Conamisssener's NotIce.

Amanda Eversolea
vs.. 5IN CHANCBRY
VIM. McCarty ct. 81.
CoMMIssIONER's OFFICE,
Martinsburg, W. Va. Feb. Z, 1893.
TO oil persons interested in the above en-
titled cause:
BY decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Berkeley county, W. Va, entered In
the above entitled cause, on the 2Sth
day Of January, 1899, the same was re-
ferred to me with instructions to as
certain and report.
First-The debts against the estate
of Susan NJ. EveTsole, together with
the dates, amounts snd pri0ritles Of
same.
Secondary other matters deemed
pertinent or which may be required by
any OF the parties In interest 10 be
specially stated.
You will therefore take notice that
have fixed on Wednesday, March Al,
1893, at 10 o'clock o. m, 90 the time
whom, and ny Office il the Flick build
ing 10 MartMssurg. ". Va. as the
place where, win proceed to execute
tho said order ct reference, ana II, from
any cause tho same be not completed
on that day, It viii DO adjourned from
time 10 time, at the saSae place until it
Is completed.
Given under ny hand this 7th day Of
February, 1899.
w. B. CoLsToN,
Com. In Chancery OF said Court.
211-4t.
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The holders of the certificates

The holders OF the certificates of
the so.called Indebtedness OF West
Virginia to Virginia, have memoir
ialized the Legislature, offering to
take fifty cents on the dollar for
their holdings. 1t has long been
conceded that no debt exists, and,
then again to hold debtor, he or
she, must be party to the contract:
Even this primary basic principle
does not exist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-02-25

U. S. Commissioner of Revenue,
N. B. Scott, has resigned his posi-
ton, to take effect on the 18th inst.
The President in accepting the resig-
nation pays him high compliment
for his efficiency, and entertains no
doubt, his work in the U. S. Senate
will prove equally meritorious and
capable.
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Washington, D. c., Feb. 22.-J.
T. McGraw, who was the caucus
nominee of the Democrats Of the W.
Va. Legislature for the United
States Senatorship. Tuesday served
notice on Nathan b. Scott, who has
been declared elected Senator from
West Virginia, that he would pro-
test the election. Senator Faulkner
will lay before the Senate a formal
protest against the seating of Scott.
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Noifce TO Creditors.

To the creditors Of Christopher AHings-
north, deed.
In pursuance of decree of the Cir
cult Court Of the county of Berkeley,
State OF. w. Va, made in cause there
in pending, to subject the real estate of
the said christopher Allingsworth, to
the payment of his debts, you are re-
quired to present your claims against
the estate of the said Christopher ALL
ingaworth. for adjudication, to w. B.
Colston, Commissioner in Chancery, at
his office in the Flick building in Mart
insbur9, w. Va. on or before the sd
day of March, 1899.
Witness, L. ID. Gerhardt, Clerk OF
the said Court this 7th day Of February
1899.
L. d. GERHARDT,
all ct. Clerk.
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France has passed safely through
tho death of President Faure and
the election of Mr.. Loubet as his
successor. 1t was thought, there
would be hostile demonstrations fol-
lowing after the funeral OF the de-
ceased president, but such as &C.
Cured, were of but slight dimension.
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Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors Of Susan II. Eversole,
decd:
In pursuance of q decree of the
Circuit Court OF the County Of Ber-
kelley, State ct W. Va, made In .
cause therein, psnding, to subject the
real estate Of the said Susan M Ever
sole, to the payment Of her debts, you
are required 10 present your claims
against the estate Of tho aid Susan n.
Eversole, for adjudication, to W.. B.
Colston, Commissioner In Chancery, at
his office in the said county, on or be-
fore the 22d day of March, 1899.
Witness. j.. D. Gerhardt, Clerk of
the said Court, this 18th day of Febru-
airy, 1899.
L. D. GERHARDT,
2-11.6t. ~ Clerk
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The peach bud killer seems
to be around in different Sec
tions. lie must have budded early
indeed, to be so advanced in fruition
the second week in February. Guess,
there will be peaches and honey both
in plenty, provided there is not a
later visit from ordinary, Mr. Jack
Frost,
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Upshur county has given out a
contract for the erection of a fifty
thousand dollar court house. Glad
to note such prosperity in the way
OF a public building and can readily
understand, how Buckhannon so
boldly enters into competition for
the State Capital.
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That typo made a wonderfully
signifcient error in in setting up the
proceedings of the Bryan banquet
in Washington, when he made the
types say: Covers were laid for near
ly four hundred "ghosts instead of
"quests."
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Wsshingson, Fob. &c. The I'd.
eal,sa guard Of the Nursh zstlspeic
Squadron. composed OF she flagship
New York and The battle-ship In.
diana, arrived st The Bermudas to-
day aud reported to TIE Navy De-
partment by csble.
Admiral Sampson also stated that
William j. BROMLEY, o first class
gau captain, was swept overheard
last Friday morning from the Indi-
ana. He was born in ll72 at Dram
men. Norway. and enlisted in 1898.
The squadron mas between three
ard four days in making the trip
from New York 70 the Bermudas,
owing to the terrible weather. They
will proceed to Havana.
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That famous water resort, the
best in the country, Berkeley
Springs, has been leased by the Leg
islature to DIR. G. W. Chancellor.
Now, let all hope that an era Of
good feeling. building and pros
perity may attend.
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Mccoy and Choynski Sign.

The representatives ofMcCoy and
Joe Choynski have signed articles
for a glove contest Oh March "a,
under the auspices OF the National
Club. The fighters will go into
training at once.
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A pyramid of Indemnity, backed
by over $I5O,000, 900 assets, and
fourteen years experience. A swpiA
statement of their condition will b
found on file at the Office OF the
Circuit Clerk, ia compliance With
the State laws. -.
Office No. ~ 5. Queen ST.,
MART1NsBURG, W. Va
Oldest and largest Agency 10 the
city.
Remington Typewriters and Sup
plies. ~
THOS. c. HOPKINS,
- Assistant.
2-25-9s.
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Coin Harvey 10 said 10 eclipse the
Kelly motor in money making mys
terry. His 6ollar-a-head scheme
for politics is said TO bring in $500
a day.
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Russians xin 500 Chinese.

Pekin, Feb. Co. A serious con-
fict has taken place between the
Russians and Chinese st TaIiea Wan
800 of the latter being killed. r. is
said to have originated in question
of taxes,
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Another Blizzard out West

Omaha, Neb., Feb. GA furious
snow storm is raging throughout Me-
braska. la Omaha q terrific wind
accompanies the snow. Reports
from Kansas show that a blizzard is
raging in that State.
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VERY LARGE STONE HOUSE,
rs Acres,
more or less, of
Good Timber,

located about 200 yards from the house.
Possession of this property viii be given
on the first day Of April, 1899.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-third OF the
purchase money cash in hand on day of
sale, the residue in two equal annual pay.
ments of one and two years, the deferred
payments to be evidenced by the promis-
sorry notes ofthe purchaser bearing inter-
est from date, the title to be retained until
all the purchase money has been paid.
j. NELSON WISNER.
FORREST W. BROWN,
III. Ii. EMMERT,
Special Commissioners.
STATE OF VIVA. BERKELEY co. ro-wITJ
Clerks Office, Feb. Sth, 1S99J
hereby certify that FL. b. Emmert, One
of the Special Commissioners in the case
of John ID. Wright, ct al, VS.. Jos. II. Nor
gan, Executor, ct al, has this day given
bond as required by law with approved
security.
L. DEW. GE2HARDT, Clerk.
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All Regiments Remaining In u s. Mustered
Cut.

Washington, Feb. 20.-The War
Department today issrtd orders for
The muster out ali the volunteers re-
naming 10 the United States.
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The Senatorial deadlock continues
to strangulate the Legislatures of
Pennsylvania, California, Delaware
and Utah.