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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
CONGRESS.

The financial bill drawn by the FL
nance Committee of the Senate was
introduced Dec. by Senator Aldrich.
Nearly 500 other bills were also in
troduced. Senator Mason offered a
resolution of sympathy with the Beers,
and gave notice that he would call 1t
up for discussion at some future time
A resolution to investigate all the
phases of polygamy and one protest
ing against Senator Scott, of West
Virginia, being allowed to retain his
seat were introduced and referred to
the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator Chandler introduced bills
applying the customs and internal rev.
enue laws of the United States to the
islands of Cuba and Porto Rico after
January l, 1900. Goods between the
islands and the United States are to
De exchanged as between the states.
The House of Representatives by
vote of 500 to go, has adopted the
Taylor resolution to refer the Roberts
ease to a special committee to investi-
gate the eligibility of the member
elect. Meantime he is to be excluded
rom a scat In the House.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
MILITARY AND NAVAL.

Brigadier-Gene Leonard Wood
has been appointed by the President
to be Maior-General of Volunteers.
Colonies Kellogg, Carpenter, Bell and
Kobbe were also appointed Brigadier-
Generals.
The transport Meade has arrived al
Port Said nth the Forty-third Infan,
try, bound for Manila.
The transport Sheridan has arrived
at San Francisco after a trip of TWEEN.
ty-nine days from Manila The run
from Nagasaki was made in eighteen
days.
The American waTship Scorpion has
arrived at Colon TO look after Ameri
can interests, in view of the internal
troubles of Colombia.
The cruiser New Orleans has al
rived at Colombo on the way to Ma
Mia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Snow-6ound Buffalo.

Buffalo, Dec, 7.-At the severe storm
here, four inches of snow fell, and IN
many parts of the city it drifted to a
height of two feet.
Early In the morning nearly every
line OF the Buffalo Railroad Company
was tied up by the storm, Mrs. Elizabeth
Martin, 60 years Old was found i'm the
streets unconscious and freezing, hav-
ing been overcome by the storm. Fire
men were hampered by the gale at sew
eral fires. on of which occurred at po-
lice headquarters,
The marine interests were considera-
bly, worried. Upon all vessels that We're
in port the insurance expired and to
avoid this many of them put out for
trips up or down the lakes. There Is
great anxiety felt by the owners OF the
vessels which are ont
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
GEN. JoU9ERT QUITS NATAL.
He goes to voIksrust Across the Bor-
der in Transvaal.

London, Dec. IA despatch from
Pretoria says.--Cien. Joubert Is indis.
posed and has arrived at Voiksrust
across the Transvaai border (not far
from Chariestown in the extreme
north Of Natal) for medical treatment.
4 despatch from the Hoad Laagor.
where Cen. Schalk Burger is in SUI
preme command during the absence ~
Gen. Joubert, announces that a coun-
ell of war was held Dec. with refer
ence to assaulting Ladysmith. The
State Attorney has arrived at the camp
to advise the Boer commanders.
Everything lis quiet at Ladysmith.
Dispatches from the West report that
there was heavy artillery duel at Ma
fe'sing during the morning OF De ..
All quiet at Kimberley. Comfortable
wood and iron houses have been erect
ed At Waterfall, a few miles from Pre-
toria, FOR the rank and file Of the Brit
ish prisoners. Count Devillo Leblois a
Colonel in the French army, has
Joined the Transvaal forces as an au-
thorized military attache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
FIFE RECORD.
nlent.

Fire has destroyed the Carbon
County Improvement Company's cleo
trio and ice plant, machine shop, car
riage factory and foundry facing shop.
at Weisport, Pa. the loss amounting
to SIS, 900.
At Meridian, Mississippi. fire de-
stroyed the RoseD6laum's Block and
spread rapidly. The loss was estb
mated at $250,000
An explosion Of combustibles oe-
Cured In the shoG of the General
Electric Company at Schenectady, N.
y, Dec. 5, and the building was con
siderably damaged.
There was a scare among the guests
of the Hotel Marlborough on Broad
way, N. Y, Dec. 3. because of fire
on the roof. Several persons were car
rie6 down stairs. The damage was
about $4,000.
The St Augustines Ice Works, at
Augustine, Florida, were destroyed
by fire Dec. 5. The property, which
was owned by j. w. Simons, was val.
ued at $4,000. with an insurance OF
$4,000.
The entire business portion of Oman.
cooke, Accomac county, Virginia, was
destroyed by fire Dec /. The loss is
estimated at $500 900, with $4,000 in
Surance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
NEW WARSHiPS.
The Secretary of the Navy Asks for
Thirteen.

Thirteen.
The annual report of the Secretary
Of the Navy, just made public, is a
document of unusual interest, dealing
OF only with the work of the navy
turing the past year and important
communications for the future, but
also discussing the more important
questions relating to the navy, includ
ing the authorization of eighteen new
warships, the imperative need of spe-
cial legislation in the early days of
Congress for armor of the best quail
ity that can be obtained and the
proposition that the thanks of Con
gress be given to the COMMANDMENTS
Chief of the North Atlantic Squadron
and to the officers and men under his
command for the part they took in
the naval operations at Santiago.
The larger items of the report re-
ceive extended attention at the hands
of Secretary Long. AS to the increase
of the navy he says:
"The number of large, swift and
powerful armored cruisers of great
coal endurance in our navy is largely
disproportionate to the rest of the
naval establishment. The experience
of the last year has also shown the
need of several smaller vessels, usu-
ally classed as gunboats. II is, there
fore, recommended that Congress be
requested to authorize the construc-
tion of the following vessels:
First. Three armored cruisers, of
about 10000 tons trial displacement,
of maximum draft as deep load not
to exceed 26 feet, carrying the heavi-
est armor and most powerful ord
nance for vessels of their class to be
sheathed and coppered, and to have
the highest practical speed and great
radius of action.
Second. Twelve gunboats of about
900 tons trial displacement, to be
sheathed and coppered.
And third, as recommended year
ago three protected cruisers. of about
5000 tons trial displacement, carry
ing the most powerful ordnance for
vessels of their class, to be sheathed
and coppered and to have the highest
practical speed and great radius OF
action"
The Secretary adds in this connec-
tion that the 5000 protected cruisers
are considered better adapted to the
present needs of the navy than the
5000 ton ships recommended last
year. He also asks that if satisfac
tory bids cannot be obtained for the
new ships, authority be given to build
them at the United States navy
yards.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
MURDER WILL OUT.
Quick Solution of the ScarsdaIe
Crime

New York. Dec. Edgar Burnz
who has been arrested for the murder
of Herbert p. Fallows. at Scarsdale, N
r., has confessed to Chief McClusky
that he had committed the crime.
"Burnz stated to me-" said Captain
McClusky, that he waited around the
station until Fallows got through with
his work. He said he saw the agent put
the money into bag.
IN walk home with you. Burnz
said to Fallows, as I'm going to Tuck
ahoe, anyway.
when about one hundred yards
from Fallow's house Burnz drew his
pistol and shot him in the back of the
head.
'Burnz then pulled the dying man off
the road into some bushes. He opened
the bag, took out the cash and hurried
to the Tuckahoe station.
He caught the 11:01 p. M train for
this city After his arrival here Burnz
spent all of his time up to when he was
arrested at the bicycle races.
'Burnz is a bicycle enthusiast and a
cigarette fiend."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Everything Of Interest Put in Nut.
shell.

The Presidents message contains
about 10000 words, and is the longest
document of the kind in recent years
AS 1t is impossible to give even a sat
isfactory abstract In these columns
its main points in the order in which
they are treated will be found below
SURPLUS for current fiscal year
$40. 000, 900
UPHOLD THE GOLD STANDARD
Give Federal aid to the merchant
marine.
Congress and the States should rem.
edy whatever evil there should be in
trusts.
Government declines to pay indem.
ity to Austria for Lattimer shootings.
Brazil has ratified extradition
treaty.
Build the Nicaraguan Canal.
Commercial rights under existing
treaties with China must be main
tanned
Our exhibit at the Paris exposition
should be elaborate.
Invite Germany to joint investiga-
tion of food products and exports, and
settle disputes.
Modus yiyendi reached with Canada
in the Alaskan dispute. Agreement
for a permanent boundary is hoped
for
Neutrality in the Boer war. No en-
tangling alliances.
Federal Courts should have juris-
diction in cases where aliens are suf-
ferers (lynchings). Government now
negotiating with Italy about such a
case.
BUILD THE PACIFIC CABLE
Bering Sea sealing claims on Rus.
STA to be arbitrated.
Samoa divided up, United States re-
tanning four of the islands.
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE MUST
BE MADE A REALTY.
Still pressing Turkey to pay in
demnity and for better treatment of
Americans.
Venezuelan arbitration award salts
factory
Eight reciprocity treaties conclud-
ed
Support the Buffalo On. y exhibit
ton.
Army now about 100000, of which
$1,000 in Philippines.
Annual postal deicit can be rem
edied by stopping abuses.
More warships NEEDED and more
money for armor.
Be more liberal With widows pen
sions. The roll is gradually shorten
ing
The government gets back all the
Pacific railroad ind .btedness, except
$4,000 900. in two yeirs.
SMASH AGUINAlDO, KEEP THE
PHILIPPINES, TREAT THE PEG
PIE WELL NOW ESTABLISH
A GOOD GOVERNMENT THERE
LATER.
Pass the bill giving a territorial
form of government to Hawaii.
Give Alaska a little more law.
GIVE PORTO RICO FREE TRADE
WITH THIS COUNTRY, and a form
of government. including an appoint
ed civil governor
Remember the Tooth anniversary
of Washington death on December
il next
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Jones Spring.
Fine weather for December.

Fine weather for December.
Only two weeks till Xmas.
The squeal fthe porker is heard abroad
in the land.
A Christmas entertainment will be held
in the M. +. Church on Dec. IS beginning
at 7.3o o'clock p. m. All are invited to
attend.
Our genial milers. W. l.. Snyder & Co.
have been rum NO their mill at its fullest
capacity manufacturing buckwheat flour
the past few weeks.
Our box factory is rushed with orders
and is running on full time
County Commissioner Stuckey is at
tending County Court this week.
Mr. Joseph E. Wheeler Of this place IS
building new house on his farm near
Third Hill Mountain. James M. Snyder
is the mechanic.
Mr.. J. Wesley Stuckey returned home
from Illinois last week.
The u. Is. Sunday School presented
their members with handsome treat on
Thanksgiving Day. Several speeches
we're made on why we should give thanks.
Our well informed correspondent OF the
Salesman seems to be about ready 10
graduate from a guessing school some-
where in the vicinity of xter, judging
from some OF his recent items from this
place. n. N.Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Trial For a School Teacher.

Newburg. N. Y, Dec, Emma Dun
can, a pretty school teacher, is years
old. of Kent, Putnam County. win be
tried on next Saturday, before Justice
of the Peace there. charged with as
saulting a girl pupil 10 years old, The
alleged assault occurred some time ago,
and since then the people of the coun-
try school have been ranging them
selves on different sides of the question.
The result was that Miss Duncaus en-
envy charged her with the assault and
demanded a trial. The defenders OF
the teacher have engaged the best
counsel they could obtain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
ATTACK ON ScHLEY.
Naval Professor Condemns His Re.
cent War Book.

Considerable comment has been
caused in naval circles as to the result
Of the criticism of the loop made by
the Brooklyn during the battle with
CePyera's fleet by Edward Kirk Raw
son, United States Navy, professor OF
mathematics, in work he has written
entitled, Twenty Famous Naval Bat
ties
Professor Rawson is superintendent
OF the naval war records OF the Navy
Department, and has access. in the
preparation Of his description of the
battle off Santiago, to the official rec.
ords. He describes the manoeuyres of
the Brooklyn and says:
Her great speed made up for any
loss OF time. and as her fire was con
nnuous it may be doubted whether
there was any loss of efficiency.
1T was ii manoeuyre which, IL fol.
lowed by the fleet, would have result
ed detrimentally. AS it was, the swift.
unexpected turning in, the grand rush
for close action, amid the dense
smoke. nearly caused a collision with
the Texas, which was avoided by the
prompt reversal of the engines of that
vessel. To have turned to the west
ward in common with the almost ST.
multaneous movement of the vessels
nearer the MORO was the wiser plan:
II would naturally be expected of her
from her extreme westward position.
IL would seem. then, that the
Brooklyn, with her superior speed
lost an opportunity to especially dis
tinguish herself, either in an eneount
er with the Viscaya or in leading the
fighting as the Spaniards few west.
ward"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of the authority of certain
decree entered in the chancery cause of
U. S. G. Pitzer, executor, &C., VS.. Caro-
lineV Confer, pending in theCircuit Court
of Berkeley county, West Virginia, on
the 18th day of September, 1899. the under
signed special commissioner will offer
for sale at public auction at the front
door of the Court House, in Martins
burg, Berkeley county, West Virginia,
at O'Clock, p. M, on
Saturday, December 10, 1900,
the following desirable town property.
A certain lot, fronting 55 feet more or
less, on Moler avenue, in Martinsburg,
Berkeley county, West Virginia, and ex-
tending back along the Western side of
Albert street, $50 feet more or less, bound
ed on the South by II foot alley, and
on the West by the lot o Samuel Dixon,
being the same land of which John w.
Gonter died, seized and possessed.
This lot is improved by acommodious
TWO-STORY FRAME HOUSE,
containing six rooms, with, garnet and
cellar; also by q t-story
FRAME TENEMENT HOUSE,
containing two rooms; also by black
smith shop, and necessary outbuildings.
The property is conveniently located,
and is very desirable. This is nice
home.
TERMS OF SALE AS FIXED BY DECREE
OF COURT One-third of purchase money
cash on day of sale residue in two equal
payments, of one and two years re-
spectively, evidenced by purchasers
notes, bearing interest from day of SALE
Title to be retained until all purchase
money is paid. u. S. G. PfTZER,
Special Commissioner.
State Of West Virginia, Berkeley Coun-
ty, to wit:
/ hereby certify that U. S. G.. Pitzer,
the special commissioner in the chancery
cause of u. S G. Pitzer, ex'r. &c, VS..
Caroline v Confer ct al, has executed
bond with approved security, as requir-
ed by law l.. DEW. GERHARDT,
Clerk Circuit Court.
J. v. QUINN, Auctioneer. tbs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Pope May Help Beers.

London, Dec. 7.--Emphatic advices
from Rome assert that Pope Leo XIII.
has declared without reserve that II
Great Britain attempts to obliterate
the two South African independent
states, now at war with her, he will
raise his voice in strenuous protest.
The declaration was called forth by a
direct query addressed TO the Pope
from DR.. I.eyds, the accredited repre-
sentative of the Transyaal Republic in
Europe.
The sympathies OF Leo XIII, are with
the Beers. as has been frequently
shown i'm his expressions on the subject
to members of the Sacred College and
other prelates who have had audience
with him within the last few weeks.
The official Vatican press also has
clearly reflected this attitude on his
part.
The French Republic looks to the
Vatican to give it unqualified moral
support in an effort to prevent the sup
preston of the Transvaal Republic and
Orange Free State il the war should
result in the triumph of the British
The Ambassador of France to the Holy
See has euddeny returned to Rome,
and is in frequent consultation with
the Papal Secretary of State, Cardinal
Rampola.
The Continental project of interven-
ton in the war has not been dropped.
France is conducting active negotia-
tons to that end, and her Foreign Min
lister is constantly exchanging views
with the Vatican on the subject.
The Pope keeps himself Informed as
to the progress of the war causing the
dispatches from South Africa in the
English papers to be translated for him
daily by his personal secretaries.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Fear Bear Ate a Woman.

Winsted Conn, Dec. IA black bear
Is believed TO have been seen by A. A.
Hamilton. OF North Colebrook, Wednes-
day evening. The animal was Prov
ling, apparently, about the carcass of
dead horse. Lambs have been missed
from fiocks i'll that locality lately, and
1T is thought they may have been car
ried off by the bear. Some of the peo-
pie believe that the body of the missing
Mrs. Brewer may have been eaten by
the same animal, as there is evidence
that he has been in the vicinity for
some time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

BY virtue of certain decree entered
on the 2lst dav of September. 1899. by
the Circuit Court of Berkeley County, in
the chancery cause of John w. Fuss, ct
al, VS.. Mary G. Riser, ct. al, therein
pending, the undersigned Special
Commissioner viii offer for sale at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at
the front door of the Court House, in
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West
Virginia. at l.30 O'Clock, p. m, on
Saturday, Jan. 6, 1000,
the following very desirable tracts OF
real estate, being the same of which John
Fuss died seized and possessed, viz:
FIRST TRACT A certain tract of land.
adjoining the lands of Hessler, Hackley,
Mongan, Davis, Barnes, Waeburn, Mil
Ter and Butts in Hedgesville District,
berkeley County, West Virginia. at the
drains OF Back Creek and Cherry Run,
known as the home place. containing
400 Acres, 3 RODS and SO SO. Poles,
being the same land conveyed to said
John Fuss by deeds respectively from
VIM. Smith, Conrad Crumbaugh and
Seaman Girard, recorder, all of which
are duly recorded in the office of the
Clerk of the County Court of the said
Berkeley County.
This farm has the following improve
ments, ETC.. on it, viz
I-2-Story Log House, Five Rooms.
a frame barn, in fair condition; wagon
shed, granary, small orchard, well and
spring, and about half of farm has tim
Der on it, This is very nice home.
SECOND TRACT: A certain tract of
land, lying at the mouth of Tillhance
Branch and Back Greek, containing
2o4 Sd Acres, More or Less.
as shown by the survey of George w.
vanmetre, made on the 18th day of
June, 1887. cIc
This tract has timber on about one
half of it, and an old house and barn.
TERMS OF SALE AS FIXED BY DECREE.
One-third of purchase money, cash on
day of sale, balance in two equal pay
ments of one and two years, respective-
ly, evidenced by the notes of purchaser.
bearing interest from date of sale, The
title TO the said real estate shall be re-
tanned until all the purchase money
shall be paid
U. S. G.. PITZER,
Special Commissioner.
/, l.. ID. w. Gerhardt, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of said county of Berke-
ley, hereby certify that II. s. G.. Pitzer,
thsspecial commissioner in the chancery
cause of John w. Fuss, ct al, VS.. Mary
9. Riser, ct. al, has executed bond with
approved security, as required by law.
l.. ID. w. GERHARDT,
Clerk Circuit Court
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09

OFFICIAL POLYGAMiSTS.
Roberts Charge Declared True in
Utah

When Brigham Fl. Roberts declared
in the House of Representatives that
President Mckinley had appointed
polygamists to Offices in Utah, he sim
ply stated fact of common knowl-
edge, it is claimed In a despatch from
Salt Lake City.
The most conspicuous cases of this
kind are the postmasters of Logan and
Provo. Graham was indicted on this
count short time ago, but the most
important witnesses in the case have
been spirited away. and the case has
not gone to trial
1t is well known that Gentle resi-
dents of Logan protested against
Smiths appointment on the ground
that he was living in oolygamy. but
the protest was not needed. 1t is not
known that there was any protest
against Graham.
Edward Nelson, a prominent Repub-
iican, drew up a protest against the
appointment of Smith on the ground
that he was a polygamist This pro-
test was signed by many prominent
gentle residents of Logan, after which
1t was forwarded to Washington.
After Smith was appointed he made.
great haste to get into office. refusing
to wait fifteen days for his predeces-
sor to finish out the year. 1t was said,
at the time that he was aware of the
efforts being made against him at
Washington. and wanted to be firmly
installed before the fight became too
warm.
In explaining the matter in which
Smith obtained the appointment the
Republican leaders in Logan said that
he would have never qualified but for
United States Senator Frank J. Can
non, who, when the stories of Smiths
domestic relations reached Washing
ton, said to either the President or
the Postmaster General that he be-
lieved Smith was not then practicing
polygamy. thus indicating that the de-
partment had received information
concerning Smiths life.
Many prominent gentiles, it is
known, have filed protests with the
Post Office Department against the
retention of Smith in Office. The Rev
N. e. Clemenson, a Presbyterian min
lister, is quoted as having said that he
had sent protest to the President,
but he declines to make any state
ment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Arsenic In the Tea.

Winstead, Conn, Dec. THAT Sec
ond attempt has been made to kill
David Drinkwater was proven when
the analysis of the dregs of the bowl
of tea which made Mrs. Drinkwater Ill
was completed. Arsenic was found in
the dregs. This attempt relieves from
suspicion Charles Hart, now in Jail,
charged with shooting at Drinkwater a
week ago. At that time it was thought
that the would-be murderer mstook
Drinkwater for J. Il. Green, a neighbor,
and as Hart had had trouble with
Green. he was suspected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
Beers Do Great Damage.

I.adysmith, Dec. 7.--Great damage
has been done during the last three
days by the Boer artillery, which com
mands the camp here. A new and
powerful gun has been located on Lom-
tards Kop, and practice with it com
menced on November 80
This bombardment has been resumed
and still continues. The camps of the
Gordon Highlanders and of the Man
chester regiment has suffered severely.
S'nee this big piece of artillery com
merced operations a number of the
i~ost effective British guns have been
shattered
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-12-09
SPORTING NEWS.

An attempt is to be made by the
American Century Wheelmen to form
a branch in New York city in opposi-
ton to the Century Road Club of
America. The American Century
Wheelmen have headquarters in
Cleveland, Ohio, and their prospectus
announces their aim is to direct and
control century riding and to purify
and control road racing.
In discussing the cost of the Sham.
rock and the difficulties that have
been in the way of British challengers
tor the Americas Cup the Yachtsman
of London suggests that IL would be
well next year to propose match
with a smaller boat and less expensive
than Sir Thomas Liptons craft.