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EXCELLENT STOCK.

Ladies, if you would enjoy looking
at nice goods, take a glance at the
windows of Poling's large Depart
ment store, then walk in, and exam
mate the large supply and excellent
variety of goods in every depart
ment. He carries q stock, that is a.
credit to the town-knows what to
buy and how to sell to his eusto-
Iners
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Frank Davidson.

Seventy per cent. of all success
full men in the great cities are far.
mers' sons. The old homestead with
it's traditions, its well-sweep, its
corn-huskings, its rich and varied
experiences, viii never be forgotten.
If you would recall them and live
them over again do not fail to see
Frank Davidson in "0ld Farmer
Hopkins Look at the pumpkins
cleaning smidst the fodder shocks
and ss perfect picture OF genuine
farm life as has yet been seen on the
American stage. Three nights only
at the Central Opera House, Janus
nv l, %.
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County Court.

Several erroneous assessments
we're corrected. Mr.. ] W. Wood
was granted permission to run tele
phone line over the county roads.
to his Paradise orchard. Mr.
Joseph Bosler petitioned to have
Warm Spring road discontinued
through his land and changed to
run along line of Dillon property
to intersect the mountain road, was
filed and ordered posted at front
door of court house. Term not yet
concluded
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Burdefte's Reception.

At Burdette's Book, Stationary,
wall paper and endless variety oil
novel and useful goods, was held
the usual annual reception and ex-
hibition of Christmas goods. He
had plenty for the large number OF
sitors to X mine and chat over.
He ais" lad, tea, hot coffee and
lunch, d iightfully and pleasantly
served to all.
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" heeling
lntelligencer.
West Virginia's Leading Family
and Political Newspaper.


The year 1900 will begin a new epoch in
the history of America. The developments
of the Spanish-American war, and the
new policies. foreign and domestic there
by made necessary, will be discussed in
the next congress, and will have mo-
mentous bearing on the destiny OF the Ma
ton.
State affairs will be of unusual interest
from the fact that Governor and state
officers are to be elected. The Legislature
that will be chosen at the same time will
elect United States Senator. The Presi.
Dental Nominating Conventions and the
ensuing election in November will be OF
added Importance.
The lntelligencer's unapproachable
news service, foreign and domestic, fur
nished by The Associated Press, is guar
antee that its readers will be fully in
formed on all topics Of moment through
out the world.
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Foreign Affaira.

General Butler las arrived at
Frere, Nathl, the advanced base OF
operations for the relief of Lady
smith.
President Steyn, OF the Orange
Free State. has joined the Boer force
near Modder + IT. Y +, Cape Col
ony, which is opposing General
Methuan's advance.
Russia has tried to take advan
tege Of the Bocr war by advancing
scheme at Pekin, but JapaD,i It is
tta led, hiss 50 far checkma'ed her
there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-12-09

New Spindle Wagons from $500
up for sale at JOHN HELLER's, West
King street.
"Money TO patent good ideas may
be secured by our aid. Address
THE PATENT RECORD, Balti-
more, Md" ESIy.
Miss Mary Woods has returned
from visit to Miss Bette Sub
lette; Of charles Tow.
Mr.: James Martin, Of Gambler.
land, spent Sunday here.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-12-09
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

This Institute foc Berkeley coun-
ty convened at Cherry Grove Grange
Hall on Monday last, opening with
an address by Samuel r. Dodd !,
President. Mr.. S. W. Atkeson, Of
Brooke county, president Board of
Agriculture, and L. G. Atkeson,
dean of Agricultural Department,
w. Va. University, also made adj
dresses.
Entertainment was vocal and in
instrumental music aud recitation
by Mr.. Allen B. Noll. There was q
large attendance and the work inter-
esting and profitable.
Mr.. H. M. Miller on Scare of
Young Orchards" land Mr.. William
Thatcher on "Side Times in Agri-
culture" delivered excellent adj.
dresses. The entertainment con-
sisted of select reading by Miss
Mamie B. Small, recitation by Miss
Cora Kennedy, aud defamation by
Mr.. Ward B. Lindsay. On Tues
day, Mr.. @. P. Light led on a dis
cussion. "Some Mistakes by Far
mers." The question of whether
stock raising is more profitable than
grain-growing in this county was
debated by E. A. Henshaw for the
affirmative and G. r. Sperrow for
the negative. Addresses were de.
livered by J.W. Evans. on Roads
"Manurcs-How to Save and Apply
them," Ell. L. Couchman; ''Do We
Spend more than is Necessary for
Articles that could be Produced at
Homer" by George T. Evans. A
general discussion of the subject OF
"Soil fertility-How can we best
Maintain IT." and Education and
Organation-Do the farmers Need
Either or Bothf" was opened by
Charles Stoyer and T. G. Atkeson,
respectively. There were also q
number of short talks.
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Busy Berry.

Busy Berry has been in New
York, several days, buying and for
war0ing an entire new stock of Gen.
eral and Christmas goods. His
years of experience in business here,
enables him to select well for the
people. Call there and see tue new
goods.
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Another r. r. To W Va.

Waynesburg, Pa, December r.
AT a citizens meeting last night a
large committee was appointed to
push the interests of the proposed
railroad from Uniontown to Wheel
ing by way of Waynesbnrg. This
movement is backed by the Pitts
burgh coal men.
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Dr.. Blount for Africa.

DR.. Stephen F. Blount, who has
acquired quite a reputation here, as
veterinary surgeon, has been EN-.
ployed, and will go to South Africa
in charge Of a ship load of mules
for the British army. 1t is said, he
will continue in service profession
ally during the war there.
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Pencil Factory Burned.

The old pencil factory used as a
stable by Mr.. Jas. A. Brown, was
totally destroyed by fire. on Mon
day night. The Fire Department
give it gallant BATTLE and saved all
the adjoining buildings. Origin
unknown. No Insurance, as it laps
cd last July.
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spASIsH-AMERicAH ISLANDS.

A Filipino army OF 3 900 men is
harassing the American troops in
Cavile province, adjoining Manila
on The south.
Aguiaaldo is believed TO have clu-
ded the American troops 10 North
Luzon and to be swinging south
with an army.
Cuban sgitatofs continue their
efforts to stir up revolutionary teel-
ing on the island.
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coaafy Bond Case Recided.

The Supreme Court of West Vir-
ginia has rendered a decision, where
by the Pennsylvania railroad Com.
pany loses $4,000 worth of bonds
voted the company by Harrison
county nearly 20 years sgo.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-12-09

a. 4. Martin Is now conducting
q frst class RESTAURANT on Martin
street, 3 doors below @. p. Her
rings Building. This viii be q
great convenience TO our town peo-
pie, as well as farmers, who can
bring their wives and children. Tor
lunch-hot soup or select oysters,
and feel ct home. Everything nice
and fresh. Prices moderate. Open
every day and Sunday.
Dec. 2 80 Il.
Mr.. Max Robinson, left Monday
on . trip South.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-12-09

Mr.. J. Cole, of Grafton, is visit
ing Mr.. Alb ri Staff.
Miss FraEces Wilen has returned
from protracted visit to friends at
Annapolis.
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THE DAILY INTELLIGENCER.

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We want an agent at every postofi1ce in
West Virginia, Eastern Ohio and West
Pennsylvania.
ADDRESS:
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Wednesday Afternoon Club.

The regular meeting Of the Wed,
nesday Afternoon Club, was held
at the home of Mrs. VIM. G.. Mel
cher, December 6. The following Is
the program which was rendered
and much enjoyed:
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9.

President Nick 'nley is anxious to
reconcile the Republican factions in
Maryland, so as to secure u3ited
larty in that State in the next Ma
tional election.
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Send all orders to the independent" Marnsburg w. Va
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Life's race is we'll run,
Life's work we'll done,
Lilies crown well won,
Then should come rest.
OCCASIONAL.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Mr.. Quay was not convicted, but
he was close enough to some ugly mat
tiers to get pitch Oh his ingcrs.-Cincin-
natl Commercial Tribune (Rep.).
1t is thought if Alger's desk and
chair were removed lie would take the
hint, but he wouldn't. He would think
it was joke.-Kansas City Tribune.
QUAY escapes the penitcntiary by
pleading the statute of limitations.
That is the sort of vindication the
Pennsylvania thimble-rigger can best
appreciate.-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
1t is predicted that the wheat
crop will be 100,00o,O00 bushels short
this year. Mark Hanna has been too
busily engaged in looking for run
ming mate for his Canton thoroughbred
to give needed attention to his prosper
ity tidal wave.-Denver Post.
Your Uncle Matt Quay is a man
who looks ahead. AS the Richmond
Times remarks: <'Quay seems to be
about the only one of the contesting
senators that was thoughtful enough
to provide himself with a governor in
advance" -Binghamton IN. W Leader.
Let us have an end to this twaddle
about benevolent assimilation" and all
the rest of that rot. Itdeceivcs nobody.
We are simply conquering 100000,
more or less, of nightly mixed orien-
tails, for what we think can be made Off
of them and their country. We may,
after we get done killing, looting, burn
ing and laying waste in general, try
to bring the Tagals and the others up in
the way they ought to go, but that will
be done to crafty our own pride and in
the hope that it will help toward lining
our own pockets.-Chattanoog Times
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
The Tables Turned.

Birds, we know, are sometimes
trained to fire off pistols, as we'll as to
perform other unusual faats, but it is
not often that wild bird in the woods
shoots man with his own gun, as re-
lated in "South American Sketches" by
Robert Crawford. A pavo del monte, a
bird of Uruguay not unlike a turkey,
had been winged by a hunter. It fell
to the ground, but was at once on it's
feet and ran away. Throwing his gun
hastily aside, the hunter started in pur-
suit, and game of hide-and-seek en-
sued. In and out of the brushwood
the payo ran, and the man followed.
In one of it's doublings and turnings
the bird passed over the gun, which was
lying on the ground, and it's foot
CHANGED to strike against the trigger
of the undischarged barrel, the hammer
of which, in the hurry of the moment,
had been left at full cock. There was
loud report, followed by an exclama-
ton of pain from the man. The bird
escaped, and the luckless hunter had
an ugly wound in the heshy part of his
leg to remind him for weeks afterward
Of the adventure. Detroit Free Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
LEAR
- By EMILY ROYAL II
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

I Asst winter, Ned's teacher received
l. the following letter:
Il know that I am getting marked
absent this week, and take my pen in
hand to tell you what's the matter.
lit was my birthday last Monday. ]
was ten years old. I hadn't thought
much about it; but coming home that
<lay began to feel ill used. You see
last year had party; all the boys and
girls liked best, with lots of goodies
and fiddle. But this year not a thing
was done.
Mother was busy rigging Virgie-
that's my sister-to go and spend the
holidays with her friend Maud, in the
city; and there she and Virgie would
sit and stitch, stitch, day after day.
$50 threw myself back On the sofa,
with my hands in my pockets, and my
lips stuck out to pout little.
"And when mother said: What is
the matter, my son?' I asked her if she
remembered what day of the month it
was, and told her that she didn't seem
to realize the Importance of the occas-
sion.
"And she said she did, but couldn' It
afford to celebrate the event more than
once in two years.
<'And then Virgie put in, and said
they hadn't quite made up their minds
whether it was a matter for congratula-
ton or not-my birthday; and you
know what she menat by that. Virgie
is II, and thinks she's smart; but she
Will do anything for a fellow, all the
same.
''Then mother told Virgie she might
try ON the dress; and I could see no
chance for another word-they had so
much to say about the trimming, and
the draping, and the setting of it.
$50 I just got up and thought I'd take
my new skates and celebrate all by
myself. And as I came out mother
called after me that there was peach
turnover for me on the dresser, just
baked
ut was nice turnover, and I felt
some better; but didn't ask leave to
go to the river. And 1 started off,
skates in hand. Lear sprang over the
fence and said he would 60, too.
"Perhaps you don't know who Lear
as.
you recollect the day that was so
bad we didn't have but one session,
about month ago. Well, was on the
way home, but in no great hurry,
though it showed and blowed con-
siderably-what they call blizzard, I
suppose. First I knew there was big
black dog trotting along behind me.
stopped, and he came in front of me
and looked right up in my face. How
wet, and ragged, and gaunt he did look!
Something in his eyes made me think
.of my lunch box; so just tossed him
all l had left.
''How he swallowed it and asked for
more! l told him he didn't stop long
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17
DEMOCRATIC ISSUES.
The Republicans Are Making Ma
terial for Them Every
Day.

Democracy stands for the rights of
the people, and the democratic party
need not worry about an issue for the
campaign of 1900.
There will be plenty of issues to be
discussed and the republicans are max
ing material every day.
While Richard Croker is not safe
guide and cannot be depended on to
watch carefully over the interests of
the masses, he is a shrewd politician
and he sees plainly that one of the
great issues which will be in evidence
during 1900 is that concerning the
trusts.
1t is true that Croker and his organi-
cation are not authorized to speak for
the democratic party, but Croker in
sists that his opinions respecting the
issues of next year are shared at least
by the democrats of New York, Con-
necticut and New Jersey, and they rep
resent vote which, in his opinion, the
democracy must secure if they are 60
ing to win the next campaign. And in
these points wherein Croker's opinions
agree with those of democrats general
ly his advice may be taken as that of an
expert in political manipulation.
Before leaving New York for Europe,
Croker declared that the antitrust
issue, if it be taken up by the demo-
cratic party, will in all probability be
found successful campaign issue, and
he is convinced that if Col. Bryan in
sists that the democratic party ex-
presses itself against expansion, he will
receive the support of less than 20 per
cent. of the votes of the United States.
AS to the antitrust matter, Croker is
undoubtedly correct, but it is too early
in the day to talk intelligently about
expansion.
Undoubtedly a majority of the people
in this country are in favor of main
tanning the dignity of the United States
in the Philippines. There are few peo-
pie who advocate surrender to Aguin-
aldo, and as to the final disposition of
the islands, there is room for future de-
velopment.-Chicago Democrat.
Public sentiment against the Phil.
ippine war has of late notably in
creased in volume and emphasis. This
was due to the fact that the people be-
gan to realize to it's fullest extent the
menace of the situation. 1t was felt
that the war was one of conquest, ut
terly at variance with American fra
ditions and principles and demanding
the sacrifice of American blood for pur-
poses radically un-American in their
tendencies:-st. Louis Republic.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17


ME-.
enought between bites to have 'em take
any effect.
:'Well, I went on, and the dog fol-
:lc>ved-because was whistling, I sup
pose. whistle good deal.
II felt uneasy, for knew our folks
didn't want a dog, and just wouldn't
have one. So I saw that there was
trouble ahead.
FsHe went clear home with me, sure
enough, and right up to the door. And
when 1 went in he stood there outside,
Eind of respectful and pleading.
"'Of all th:ngs!' said mother, as she
saw him.
Och, the dirty beast!' said Ann.
"'Oh, mother, can't 1 have him for
my own? Only see, he's so hungry and
cold, and wants place where he can
live comfortably
Mother shook her head, and looked
.stern.
"'He's a valuable dog, mother; I
know he is. He's been lost ever so long,
and got gaunt and rough
"'Yes; see he's in reduced circum-
stances. am very sorry for him,
Neddy; but can't be bothered with a
dog. We have no earthly use for such
an animal
'Then Virgie came out and says:
~'What's to pay now, Ned?'
~And mother told her what was to
pay.
"'Poor fellow!' said Virgie.
II saw she didn't mean me, but the
dog, which made me gladden..
Mother, dear, please let him come in
minute" says she.
"And Virgie whistled him in.
"Just then heard a stamping out.
side. Father had come, and knew il
was all up. -. >.tf I'LL ......
"'What's here?' says he, stamping
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

der for all debts public and private,
without cost to you. Would you then
part with that dollar for so, 60, 80 or
80 cents? Legislation has then changed
the value Of the bullion has it not? You
would not part with any silver bullion
that you had, nor anyone else, for less
than $1.29 per ounce, because You could
have it made $1.2Y in coined dollars at
the mint without cost to you.
The bullion value has never fallen,
never can, and never will fall below the
coinage value, under free and unlimited
coinage.
Closing the minis to silver caused its
debasement, the same as readmitting
it will restore it's value, and one is as
right as the other. If not why not?
This was the comment of prominent
state Republican upon the speech of
William Henry Eustis and w. P.
Roberts proposing the doom of strait
ers," and hanging to the nearest lamp
post of all who do not approve of the
Philippine war: "What a pretty fix
this state would be in with such dizzy
Drained men as Eustis at the head of it's
affairs"
This recalls what John Goodnow
wrote from Shanghai, month after
election, supposing of course that Will
liam Henry was elected:. well, I sup
pose Eustis is in by this time and rip.
ping you all up the back" Rumor has
it that Notwithstanding William Henry
will run for governor again, presumably
on "war issues" as last time it was on
''good roads,"
Ex-senator Washburn agrees with
Jadam Beede that panic is brewing
from the trusts and combines, but both
stand shoulder to back in support Of the
trust breeding party. G.. s. G..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

Is it not about time for our German
American citizens of Minnesota to take
action on the all absorbing questions of
Imperialism and Anglo-American ALI
ances1 Missouri has taken action, and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-05-17

also Ohio, in big meeting at Toledo.
1t is believed that Minnesota German
Americans to man will oppose the Re-
publican policy Of foreign conquest and
entangling foreign alliances.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-12-19
Trial of Action Filed BY Morris
and Others.
SOME EVIDENCE HEARD
SHARP LEGAL FIGHT IS PROM
ISED.
Taking of Testimony VIII Be Contin-
ued before Judge Eiles During
Today-Ground For the Suit-Re-
hearing In An Action Against o.
P. Pratt and others-Court Notes.

The case of Thomas Morris ct al. VS..
the University of Utah regtns occupied
the major portion of the time in Judge
Hiles' court yesterday. and the taking
of testimony viii continue today. j..
H Britton, T. A. Hale w. L. Ware, w.
j. Tuddenham, II. ]. Hayward, Joseph
Dederich, P. Martinsen and Thomas
Morris were put on the witness stand
yesterday, with the result that a big
proportion of the testimony was ruled
out by the court. James H. Moyle and
u. H. Wells, jr.. appeared for the
pIaintiff and Judge Henderson for the
defense.
The action is the outcome of a COM
plant, which was flied ON Oct. Il, seek
ing to enjoin and nullify a contract en-
tered into between the defendants and
William II. Roney, a Chicago contrac-
tor to erect the physical building for
the new university structures, which
are to be erected on the east bench,
wherein it is alleged that Andrew
Grunford and Frank Atkinson, in re-
Spouse to published requests for bids,
guaranteed to erect the physical build
ing for $34. $50. William H Roney also
entered into a bid for the same edifice
which, when opened was found to be,
1857 in excess of the former. Grunford
and Atkinson offered 70 furnish bond
for one-half the amount of the contract
and further deposited with the defend
ants a certified check for not less than
per cent of the amount of the con-
tract. Notwithstanding this action. the
contract was awarded to the Illinois
firm. The plea of uniformity of struc-
ture was the reason assigned by the de-
PENDANTS TO justify their decision, to-
gether with the fact that the one firm
was the lowest aggregate bidder on the
entire contracts.
Thomas Morris and j. II. Britton ties,
tilted that Architect Richard Kletting
hdu assured Roney in their presence
that the contracts would be let in the
aggregate, and that there was no ne
cessity for his presence in Utah. This
information, plaintiffs claim, placed the
eastern contractors at an unfair adj
vantage over the local bidders, who
were bidding on single structures, as
called for by the advertised request for
the competition as set down in the stat
utes. Plaintiffs, while they did not all
lege fraud on the part of the univer5
sity regents, held that body had erred.
Architects f. A. Hale and w. Z.
Ware were called to show that the uni
formity of structures, of which defend
ants made such a point. would not of
necessity be the result of awarding all
the. work to one contractor, but would
rest solely with the architect who was
in charge of the building operations.
The suit is being pressed at the insti-
cation of the local labor unions.