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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1899-05-19
ECHO DE L'OUEST

lagement a leurs maux ct souvent
y trouvaient guerison; mails une
instruction s'etant soulevee, le
principal hotel ayant etc detruit,
les strangers prirent n autre di-
rection; dependant aujourd'hui ce
courant semble revenir, d'apres les
renseignements que TAI pu receil-
lir.
Les Rev. Peres Redemptoristes
ont charge de la desserte de File.
LIE Rev. p. Fortier, Canadien de
Montreal ma fat une cordiale re-
ception al monastere on j'ai passe
une couple d'heures. Avant de re-
tourner a bord ct apres avoir visite
la vile, le marche, a c'etait I'm
samedi, ct commence a etudier les
mnurs ct les usages, ct VII les diff
ferents costumes DIES habitants de
ces lies lesquelles en- somme SO
ressemblent a peu pres tou'es, mails
chacune a dependant son cachet
particular.
4 Ste Croix CO sont a peu pres
les memes produits qua st. Tho
mas: lie bay rum, lie bois a teinture,
10 mahogany, le sucre ct son ia
meux rhum, appele de son nom, lie
Santa Cruz Rhum.
st. Kits est. Christophe).
Nous l%aissons Ste Croix q 1880
P. NJ. pour st. Kits GU st. Christie
phe, on nous arrivons a II hrs A.
NJ. dimanche apres une mutt de tene-
bres profondes, crosse mer, meme
une forte tempete qui nous q fait
craindre IN instant, car la traver-
see entire Ste Croix ct st Kits est
dangereuse a cause de nombreux
recifs sur lesquels nous pouvons
etre jetes pas les gros vents qui
sont fort commun dams CO chenal,
dormant entree dams la mer DIES
Antilles.
Enfn nous arrivons q bon port.
Apres le lunch nous nous rendons
O. terre on nous passames l'apres-
midi du dimanche ct le matin du
lundi.
LIE Rev. Pere Smith, cure de la
vile Basse-Terre nous offrit une
cordiale hospitalite ct nit q notre
disposition sa voiture ct son groom,
I'm bon petit negro, qui nous lit VI
sitter Ia campagne environnante, la
forteresse, le cimetiere ETC., etc.,
endroits tres interessants par leur
antiquite,
Au retour de notre promenade,
nous sommes invites q diner ct en-
suite u vepres, c'etait dimanche
alors. Tn nombreux auditoire nous
attendait @ l'eglise. Dams ces pla-
CO la, en- moins de temps quill ne
FAINT nOur le dire. larriyee d'etran-
gers est connue de toute la popula-
ton, alors Il Il monde considerable
desire les entretenir; les Il pour
vous survendre leurs marchandises,
|vous interpreter, voas conduire, en-
cicerone dams la vile, etc., va sans
dire avec pourboire; mails les au-
tres all contraire, pour vous don
ner une hospitalite des plus cordi-
! ales, ct consideree IN grand hon
|neur pour eux sinous pouvons Fac
cepter.
A Tofice de 1870 hrs votre tres
humble deliyra lie sermon etle Rev.
Bigaouette mon compagnon donna
Ia Benediction du Saint-Sacrement.
De retour au presbytere une
chaleureuse reception nou est
donnee par lie Rev. ..Pere Smith Gu
re de la vile, ct lie consul francois
M .Delisle, lie MARIE, les echevins
ct les prinoipaux citoyens.
Que]le cordielite ct politesse al
see ct exquise, vraiment nous nous
pensions etre dams Ia Patrie ct non
dams IN pays de noirs don't on
nous await fait IN ST sombre ta-
bleeu.
Dams la prochaine %lettre, nous
entrerons dams les details concer-
nant cette lie.
a. c%ontinueT.)
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1899-05-19
MINNEAPOLIS. 10 Nal 1889
Toutes correspondanoes dolvent
etre accompanies dune signatu-
re responsible.

LEcKo DR. L'OuBsT nest pas respon
sable des idoes ct opinions emlses pal
ses correspondents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

The Sun Almanac for 1899 presents
all those features which have made
it heretofore the standard reference
book in matters relating to Maryland
and national affairs. The year 1893
was a memorable one in the history
of the United States because of the
war with Spain, and The Sun Alma
nae gives the most important facts
connected withithis conflict.
The leading events of the war are
described in detail, but concisely, SO
that the reader is enabled to secure
such information as he desires without
wading through mass of verbiage.
The story OF the Maine disaster is told
succinctly and an abstract is given of
the findings of the naval court of in
quiry which conducted an investiga.
ton into the cause of the destruction
of the battle ship. The naval battle
of Manila bay, when Montejo's squad
ron was destroyed by our Asiatic
squadron, under the command of COM
modoge George Dewey; the destruction
of Cevera's squadron off Santiago and
the capture Of the Spanish admiral
and many of his officers and men are
among the most notable achievements
in TIE history Of the American navy.
The Sun Almanac gives compact
account OF these battles, bringing out
every point Of interest without un-
necessary elaboration. The battles of
Santiago and Porto Rico, and all
the leading events of 1898.
Altogether The Sun Almanac for
1899 is an exceptionally valuable and
interesting publication. The Almanac
is gift from the publishers Of The
Sun to all who are subscribers at
present or who become subscribers
before the delivery OF the work is
completed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
The Library Course OF Lectures.

The first of the course of lectures
for the benefit OF our public library
was given in the court house, Thurs
day night. The speaker was Prof. w.
S. Currell, of Washington and Lee
University. His subject was de-
lightful and interesting one, and all
were highly pleased who heard it..
The following is the remaining dates:
Friday, Jan 27.--Prof. X. A. Arm
strong, OF the West Virginia Univer-
sity; topic, IA Sealed Book"
Thursday, Feb. DIR. N. c. Shaef-
fer, Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton OF Pennsylvania; topic, docs
Education Pay?"
Friday. Feb 24.-Dr. S. A. Martin,
of Wilson College; topic. "A Tale OF
Bricks.
Thursday, March DIR. G. C..
Lee, of Johns Hopkins University,
topic. "Woman's Influence in the
Settlement of Virginia,
A ticket for course costs LOO;
single admission IS cents. All of
these gentlemen are men of fine abil-
ity and distinguished reputation. No
better course has ever been given in
Martinsburg. As they have all kindly
consented to lecture free of charge. a
tuil house ought to greet each Of
thin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
The Years Record.

According to the number of mar
rage licenses issued by the county
clerk ~ more couples were bound to-
gether by the tie Of marriage last year
than during the year Of 1897. In 'o7,
ia licenses were issued and during
the year go, I56 we're issued. In the
month of December, 81. Fl licenses
were issued and in December, oS, 81
were issued. rs wills were recorded
during the year and 6S7 deeds, deeds
Of trust, mortgages and assignments
were recorded. There were Io d.
vorce cases filed; some were heard and
decisions given and some are still
pending. There were 9Io magis-
trates' judgments, in both civil and
State cases. Justice Martin gave All
judgments and Justice Byers, 45o.
During Mr.. Martins term of Office he
has given Io4o judgments and Mr..
Byers 1903. World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
Weather Summary.

The following is the weather report
for 1898, compiled from the Weather
Bureau Records in this city. by U. S.
weather observer, Geo. w. VanMetrc:
The warmest month was that Of
July, with an average of 50 degrees
and a maximum OF Ior degrees on
July 8.
The coolest month was that OF De-
cemoer with an average Of 40. 3 de-
grees, and minimum of degree be-
low zero on December IS, and the
number Of days in which the tempera-
ture reached above 90 degrees was 80,
below 81 degrees Ios days.
PRECIPITATION.
Total precipitation was 3s. IS inches
which was ) SO inches below the nor
NAL. The greatest monthly precipi-
tation was 7 90 inches in August.
The least monthly precipitation was
LAG inches in February. The great
est amount of precipitation in any Al
consecutive hours was a6s inches
August A, and the greatest amount in
any one hour was July 4. from .. 80 p.
IN. to $50 p. M, ID which /. 40 inches
water fell
The greatest monthly snowfall wa
7 inches in December. The total an
nual snowfall was ID inches.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Number of clear days 1853; number
of partly cloudy days Io5; cloudy ga;
number Of days with precipitation no;
with snow 2; with hail q; with thun-
der storms 40.
Hail did slight damage May ~, &C.
companied by a terrible thunder
storm, which unroofed few houses.
High wind storms occurred "a and
26 Of January, which blew down
houses and did considerable damage
to property.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
AUcTlONEERlNG.

offer my services to the people of
Martinsburg and Berkeley county as a
licensed and practical auctioneer. have
had Is years experience in the business
and win guarantee perfect satisfaction
in every particular. Charges moderate.
Any one contemplating making sale or
having auction win please write me and
will gladly come to see them.
G. E. LAMAR,
SO Molers, Jefferson county, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
For Rent.

The two-story building, store room
below, with stable and corn house also a
large yard in rear, now occupied by
Lewis Kogleschatz, dealer in furniture,
on West Martin street, next to Central
Opera House. For information call on
o. address, ]. N. THATCHER,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

l
It was odd enough in 1896 to hear
Jefferson and Jackson quoted in sup
port Of free silver and free trade, but
it is very much odder to hear them
quoted now in support of anti-expan-
sion and all that that policy implies.
They were men of very definite views
and performances, and it is not an
easy matter to twist the record to suit
particular emergencies.
Mr.. Jefferson was nothing If not an
expansionist. None of the fathers
saw more clearly, If so clearly. the
necessity of growth for the young
country. The beginning was good.
but he refused to consider the work
finished as originally outlined. 1t
was only beginning, and he pro-
ceeded at the first opportunity to en-
large the sphere of the government 9
usefulness. His purchase of the Lou
isiana territory was far-seeing and
truly great performance. One has
only to consult the map to appreciate
IFS almost inestimable value. Indeed,
if he had not prepared his own cpl
taph. but left it to the country, the
inscription on his monument, it mas
been declared, would recite that splen-
did service.
But, as we know, he encountered
fierce opposition. The adding of a
territory larger than the Union itself
was regarded by many as folly and
by some as crime. How it ever
could be assimilated and be made a
workable part of the government was
beyond the power of some of the most
eminent men of that day to under
stand. The difficulty of today is to
try to understand how he could have
made progress without the Louisiana
purchase.
Associated with the question of ex-
pansion is natural pride in the
achievements of the Army and Navy.
The flag is up as the result of Ameri.
can valor, and responsibility has been
fixed by that fact. Under what cir.
cumstances shall it be lowered1 I'm
der the confession that the United
States is unequal to the task of giving
good government to a distant colony?
Can anybody imagine General Jack
son unstirred by the records of Dewey
and Sampson and Schley, and of
Miles and Merritt and Skater? Or
advocate scuttling out on the score
of doubt as to the ability or author
ity OF the government to deal with the
new problem! What chapter in Gen.
eral Jackson's life suggests such a
thing?
Although so unlike in many partic-
ulars--the one man of thorough in
tellectual training and wide research
in matters of government, and the
other of limited education and &C.
quirements-both Mr.. Jefferson and
General Jackson were eminently prac-
teal men. They met the emergen-
cies OF their day with course born of
belief in progress and the mission
OF their country. The one stood for
national expansion and the other
most distinctly for assertion of the
national authority, and if alive today
both would be found supporting the
foreign policy of William Mckinley.
Washington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

On Saturday morning about four
O'Clock a rear-end collision occurred on
the B. & O. at Hancock, which de-
layed travel for about six hours. Two
freight trains were coming east and
the second one ran into the rear Of
the first, the engine blowing through
ten cars before it came to a stop.
Both tracks were blocked and the
wreck took fire. Wriggers crews
were sent to clear the wreck but it
was six hours before the south track
was open for travel. No one was in
jured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
PROsPERIAL-.

Gold imports.
Better prices for coal.
Increased grain exports.
Increased railway earnings.
Better railway freight rates.
Advance in iron and steel products.
Increased east-bound freight ton
mage.
Smallest number of business fail
ures on record.
Increase in the per capita circula-
ton of money.
The United States Treasury has the
largest gold reserve In its history.
Call money in New York last week
ranged from ~ to 6 per cent, with
the average at 31s per cent.
Orders tor steel for 90 delivery,
apart from export engagements, al
ready exceed 1880, 900 tons.
| In the entire country there is more
gold than is possessed by any other
nation, the amount being SOFA, ooe,-
600.
There never was such a demand for
machine tools as now. Orders are
pouring in from Australia, South
Africa, China, South America, Japan.
Europe and Mexico.
Bank clearings for the week the
largest ever reported, being as per
cent larger than the preceding week,
"a per cent larger THAI a year ago, 81
per cent larger than in 1897, 70 per
cent larger than in 1895 and rs per
cent larger than in 1894. All this
means increased business.
Aside from the tremendous inter.
national trade balances due this coun-
try, from Europe, it is disclosed that
American bankers are lending i'm
mense sums abroad. 1t is estimated
in banking circles in New York that
such loans to Europe approximate
$3.50, 900, 900, making, with the trade
balance, a sum of not less than $500.
900, 900 in gold owing to this country
i'll Europe, this condition is far be-
You'd all precedent.
Banks and trust companies gener
ally quote 3 per cent as the minimum
Time contracts are literally offered by
all lenders, the inquiry is small and
the indications point to an early re-.
duction in rates. Quotations are ~
per cent for thirty to sixty days aud
3 per cent for ninety days to six
months on good Stock Exchange col
lateral. The supply of commercial
paper is increasing. The demand is,
however, good, not only from city
buyers but from the East. and also
from somewhat remote cities in the
West. Rates are unchanged at !, per
cent for sixty to ninety day endorsed
bills receivable, 81 and 81 per cent
tor prime and a and S per cent for
good four to six months single names.
The tendency is toward ease and an
early reduction in rates is expected.
After considering the pros and cons
of the situation, Henry Clews thus
concludes: I'm any event, however,
and allowing for the possibility Of
some reactions after a further trial OF
the market, it seems reasonable to
expect that. under the existing hope
full conditions Of the country at large
and with a great wave of national
prosperity manifest to all eyes-the
market for securities, for long look
into the future, will rule at much
higher range of prices than we have
been accustomed to during recent
years. For the moment, however.
we would suggest to our friends who
may contemplate buying. that their
attention might be advantageously
given to certain railroad stocks backed
by good position and prospects, but
which have not yet reached their real
value as compared with others"
On Saturday morning about four
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Amy items of news gladly received
at this Office. personal or otherwise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
THE FIGHT IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Legislative Session Begun in an Or
DERBY Way.

Legislative Session Begun in an Or
derby Way.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. January IL.
The opening of the biennial session
ofthe West Virginia legislature today
was without incident. In the Senate
the Republicans controlled the or.
ganization unobstructed. though no.
tees of protest against four Republi-
can members were filed by the Demo-
cratic managers, which will be the
basis of contests later. In the House
the Democrats were not opposed ex-
cept that four notices OF contests were
filed, to be heard later.
There is no material change in the
Senatorial situation. Internal Reve-
nue. Collector Scott and Governor AT.
kinson continue to lead for the Re-
publican caucus nomination. although
there are five others who have from
one to three votes each pledged.
John 7. McGraw has it all his own
way for the Democratic caucus nomi-
nation. Whether the Legislature will
be Democratic or Republican on joint
ballot, depends entirely upon whether
the House or Senate is willing to go
to the greatest length in unseatinr
me nbers of minority.
Governor George w. Atkinson q
message to the Senate and House OF
Delegates was an elaborate document
on State affairs, in which he held that
West Virginia ranked first Of the
states in coal, oil, gas and timber,
having the past year for the first time
taken rank in coal, but having pre-
viously held 1t in the other three prod
ucts. The Governor praises the part
Of West Virginia in the Spanish war.
He recommends an eight.hour State
law. more efficient mine inspection,
better election laws. and a relocation
OF the boundary marks between Mary,
land, Pennsylvania and West vir.
ginia.
The House as organized has a.
Democratic and 81 Republican mem.
bers, and the Senate ~ Republicans
and 9 Democrats. After the presen-
tation Of the Governors message both
houses adjourned.
WHEELING, w. VA, January IL
The announcement was made here,
and at Fairmont, the home of ex- Gov
ernor Fleming, simultaneously today
that the ex-governor is a candidate
Tor the Democratic senatorial caucus
nomination. The governor has gone
to Charleston, and since being at the
Capitol for two days, has decided that
McGraw will not have it all his own
way. and that he has much more than
a fighting chance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-02

ern the islands. It soon developed that
an agreement WAS not likely to be reach
ed giving the entire group to one power,
but the chances seemed good for an agree
nent that two powers divide the islands {;
thus giving a dual government In place Of
the present unwfeldly trtpartite arrange
ment
1t seemed to be generally accepted by
the negotiators that the United States
would be one of the two powers to be
represented and that the Island of Tali-
hi on whiehrthe harbor of Page Pago is
located. would naturally fall to the lot
Of the United States. 1t is understood that
the British authorities quite fully coin
cided with this view, and that while the
Germans seemed to regard 1t favoFably,
1t was left open for more mature approval
by the Berlin authorities.
In conceding this island and harbor to
the United States account was taken of
the fact that If an agreement was reach
ed on that point 1t would still be for the
United States senate to give it's approval
to the arrangement. One of the remain
ing islands, Upolu, Is of much value while
the other, Savaii, is practically valueless.
1t is suggested that Great Britain cede
the Gilbert and Solomon islands to Ger
many, the latter retiring from Samoa.
The Fiji islands and some other points
also have been considered during the dis
cussion, but thus far Germany has not
acted favorably on the suggestion. and
there have been evidences that she pre-
ferred to retain her interests and make
compensation to Great Britain. This re-
mains open, and appears to be the chief
point remaining in the way of q final ad-
justment. ...4.4,. s=e l
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LET ALL PROMPTLY SIGN.

AT last sensible, practical step has
been taken in the direction of the prepar-
alton of new city charter AS will ap-
pear by reference to the G Of e news
columns the committee appointed by the
Civil league, the school unions and the
teachers associations has undertaken the
work of preparing and circulating petit
tons and has already secured the resig-
nations of those of the members of the
old charter commission who have been
within reach.
In this way all possibility of delay Is
avoided. If the people will promptly sign
the petitions presented to them the COM
mission will be at once appointed, and the
city will soon be in a position to remove
the impediments which have so long en-
dured to it's progress as a business CEN
ter.
The utilization by the committee of our
public schools for Its work Is an excel
lent idea. There is no reader way in
which to bring the petitions into the
hands of the voters of the city. 1t will
doubtless be found that all intelligent
men who understand anything about the
city's needs will at once sign and return
the petitions.
With the appointment of a strong COM
mittee by the district court judges there
is little doubt but that charter will be
presented to the people for their ratifica-
ton against which no serious objection
will be heard.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-02
THE COMING WEDDING.

The announcement of the approaching
marriage of Admiral Dewey has been
received by his countrymen and women
as representing a most fitting close to
the long period of splendid service to
his country which must soon draw to an
end.
Few national heroes have been the re-
cipients of anything like the degree Of
public adulation bestowed on the hero Of
Manila. AS the greatest feat of that ca
reer stands unique in the annals of mill
tery or naval deeds, so the expression of
a nations love and admiration of which
Admiral Dewey was the object finds no
parallel. This brave and able man will
seen withdraw from all activity in the
serious work Of life. He has earned the
season of domestic peace and happiness
which We all hope he is about to enter
upon. There may still be reserved to him
the highest honor which the American
people can confer on one Of their fellow
citizens. If this honor is indeed reserved
for him, he will bear 1t more lightly and
more in accordance with the wishes and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-02

preferences of this people, side by side
with the woman Of his choice.
Whether Admiral Dewey's approaching
retirement from the navy Will mark his
complete withdrawal from the scenes of
active life, or whether he is destined to
add to his naval renown by the success
full administration of the nations highest
civil Office, the people have done gener-
ously all that could be done by them to
smooth his way down the steep hillside
Of declining life. He will carry with him
into his domestic life their wishes that
1t may be as happy as his professional
career has been successful, and that he
may be long spared to enjoy the society
of the excellent lady whom he has taken
to wife and to be the object of the esteem
and love of his innumerable friends.
An entire nation will off1ciate as best
man In the approaching ceremony and
will wish him God-speed In his new voy-
age on the sometimes troubled waters
of matrimonial life.