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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

Dictator Aguinaldo seems to forget
that his alleged victories over Spain did
not amount to much until the arrival
OF Dewey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-11

hay been investigating the formula and aog 70 e 81 r@y
relates ~ tried The Ia5. aad sooa became over the M i9
we'll AVE cured eomPey, IS SIX "esS. seS have
had ALL and feeling hghtnSSok kPan5 la5u
a wonderful remedy wonderful
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

Miss Edith Kek. of Washington. is
the guest of Miss Bette Wild.
Mr.. S NJ Dawson. Of Berkele,
Springs, was in this city Monday.
Messrs. Samuel Dorm and Frank
Geyer were in Hagerstown on Wed.
nesday.
Mrs.. S. Rhodes. OF Culpepper. Va.
was among the visitors to this city
Monday.
Mr.. Walter I.aughlin, of Jackson.
vile, Florida. spent Monday with
friends in this city.
Mr.. Thomas c. Crawford. of Union.
town. Pa, was among the visitors tc
this city Wednesday.
Miss Anna Ransom, OF Harpers
Ferry, is on short visit to the Misses
Colston, West King street.
Miss Nota Viewer, who has been
visiting friends in Baltimore and
Washington has returned home.
Mr.. Daniel clendenning. of Middle,
way, was in this city attending to
some business in court Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Cox, who
have been visiting Mrs. Cox's mother,
Mrs. Mullen, have gone to Baltimore.
Miss Eleanor Dukehart, of Forrest
Hill, Md, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. S. V. Fiery, has returned.
Mrs. H. ID. Fuller, who is spending
the winter with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. McSherry, has gone to
Baltimore.
Mrs. Kate Garlinger, of Hagerstown,
formerly Miss Thomas, of this county,
is visiting the family of Mr.. c. o.
Lambert.
Mrs. ]. A Price left Tuesday after.
noon for Chicago. called there by the
serious illness of her daughter law
Mrs. A. w. Price.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Dean and son
OF Keyser, were called to this city OF
account OF the serious illness of Mrs
Deans father. Mr. Emanuel Polling.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Sent to Jail for 90 DAYS.

Aaron Love appeared before Justice
Byers on Monday and swore out a
warrant for the arrest of Garfield
Roberts. Roberts was arrested and
brought before the Justice. Love
said that while he was standing in the
vicinity of the colored Baptist church
on Sunday night, Roberts walked up
to him and spoke to him, then walked
back and got revolver from another
colored boy standing nearby. Roberts
then walked back past him and fired
the revolver, the bullet passing by
his leg
The Justice. after hearing the case,
found that Roberts and the boy who
gave him the revolver were both
guilty of carrying concealed weapons,
and fined them each $a5 or sixty days
in Jail. They both chose the latter
and were locked up.
At the trial it developed that several
other boys who were witnesses in the
case. were guilty of the same offense.
James Reed was found to be the own
er of the revolver that the other boys
had handled and with which Young
Roberts came near shooting Love.
Reed was also sent to Jail for sixty
days to share tine sentence of his two
comrades.
1t also developed that Carl Carter,
a boy about fourteen years old was
was also guilty of handling the uu-
lucky revolver which got his three
comrades into trouble, and he was
also arrested but was released.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
The Soldier Boys Return.

A large crowd of people gathered at
the B & 0 depot on Monday even
ing to see the return of the BOYS OF
Company H, First Regiment West
Virginia Volunteers, of this city.
Finally as No. pulled in she had
them on board Mothers, sisters,
sweethearts and companions were
there to greet them.
All the members of the company
did not come home. Some still re-
main in Columbus, some in Wash
ington and other places
The boys were not given public
reception, but Martinsburg is proud
of her company and the reputation
they gained while in service.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Mr.. David Barnett died OF organic
heart trouble Wednesday morning at
O'Clock, after prolonged illness at
his home 100 West Martin street. He
was aged "a years and 2s days. He
has been in declining health for the
last few years, and about three months
ago was taken seriously i'll and kept
declining until death resulted. Mr..
Barnett had been an engineer on the
B. & o. railroad for many years. He
was born in Hancock, Md, in the
year 1926 and in 1861 moved to this
city. where he has lived ever since.
He was married twice. His first
wife was Miss Mary E. johnson, and
his second Miss Elizabeth Beck. He
leaves six surviving children, three by
his first wife, Mrs. Lula Slice, of Seat
tie, Washington; Misses Georgia and
Mary Barnett, of this city, and three
by his second wife, Miss Carrie and
Dewese Barnett, of this city, and Mr..
Hunter Barnett. Of Huntington, w.
Va.
The funeral services were held yes
terday afternoon at two o'clock, in the
First NJ. F. Church, DR.. ]. Al. Price
conducting the services. Interment
was in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the post Office at
Martinsburg, Feb. 6. 1899. If not
|called for will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington, Feb. 20.
(Iseo Persons calling for them will
|say advertised:
Robert Brown, (2); Albert Cat, Mrs.
Marrew v. Cotton, Miss Mamie
Fisher. Miss Daisy Hess, T. R. Hare,
Interior Fire Ins. Co., Mrs. Lille M.
Dearns, JOHN Legget, Mrs. Mary T..
Miller, Mrs. Betty Miller, Mrs. Jane
|Paindexter, G. c.. Prince, Chas. g.
Snyder, Will Stewart. The American
Corresponding Club, A. H. vanMetre.
|(7l; Mrs. Claire May Ward Mrs.
Bette B. Welty.
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Sudden Death.

Mrs. Charlotte F. Light, widow OF
the late Jacob Light, died of paralysis
Monday night at ten o'clock, at her
home on North Spring street, aged 6s
years, 8 months and IL days. She
received stroke Of paralysis at six
o'clock and four hours later her end
came. Her death was a shock to her
large circle OF friends. She was born
in this city in the year 1884 and has
resided here ever since.
She leaves three daughters, Mrs.
John Harrington, Mrs. VIM. Henry
and Mrs. John Motter, Of Johnstown,
Pa, and two brothers and FIVE sis.
tiers: Messrs. Geo. and Strayer Pois.
al, Mrs. Maria Dieffenderfer, Mrs.
Kinsey creque, Mrs. Fielden Wharton
and Mrs. VIM. Helferstay, of this
city, and Mrs. Perry Miller, of Illinois
The funeral took place from heI
late residence, on Wednesday after.
noon at two o'clock. The services
were conducted by DR.. ]. A. Price, Of
the First M. f. church. assisted BIZ
Rev. Gruver, of the United Brethren
church. Interment in Green Hill
cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than sh in
deep. depending entirely on healthy
condition of all the vital organs. II the
liver is inactive, you have bilious
look: If your stomach is disordered
you have dyspeptic look; if your kid.
neys are affected, you have q punched
look. Secure good health, and you
will surely have good looks. Electric
Bitters" is a good Alternative and Tonic.
Acts directly on the stomach, liver and
kindeys, purifies the blood, cures PIN.
pies, blotches and boils, and gives a
good complexion. Every bottle guar
anfeed. Sold at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
90 cents per bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Saw Duty at Santiago.

Julian Spears, one of Martinsburg' 5
colored soldier boys, who enlisted in
the army before the Spanish war, is
h ,me on six months furlough. He
en- listed in the 24th Regular Infantry
in May, and was with this regiment
al! through the fighting in Cuba and
in the great seige and fight before
Santiago.
Mr.. Spears received two bullets
from the Spanish Mauser rifle, one
near the collar bone and one near the
knee. He still carries the bullet near
the knee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Can cubans Govern Themselves?

One of the best known diplomat
lists recently declared that the Cubans
are incapable of governing themselves,
and that the United States must
maintain its present control indefi
nitely, or else annex the island. There
will be those who will dispute this,
but there are none who dispute the
well established fact that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is capable OF CONTROL,
ing the common diseases OF the stom-
ach. 1t is remedy that is backed
by fifty years of success. 1t is an
ideal medicine for constipation; a
strength builder ior those who are
predisposed to lung troubles, and for
nervousness it is of wonderful benefit.
AS an appetizer it is incompatible
Those whose stomachs are out of or
der should not fail to try bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
He Wy snowdrifts on the Railroads

Travel on the c. v. railroad was
delayed on Thursday by the heavy
snowstorm and the drifting of the
snow. The north hound train due
Lere at 3:r7 was late, something
which has not occurred with this train
for years. Between Winchester and
Ridgeway it had to pillow its way
through big snowdrifrs. 1t took the
mixed train which leaves here at 1920
nearly four hours to make the run to
Winchester. Doubleheaders were used
on the trains upwards The B. & o.
also had some trouble in getting its
trains over the road. On Thursday
and Friday nearly all the trains were
late, some of them being several
hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

At the meeting of the Parthenon
Literary society of the West Virginia
University, held on last Friday, i'll
Commencement Hall. lively debate
was down on the programme between
M. w. B. Lindsay, of this city, and
Mr.. ]. H. Thatcher. The subject was:
Resolved, THAT the American Woman
is Entitled to Vote" Mr.. Lindsay
discussed the affirmative side OF the
question and received the unanimous
decision OF the judges.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Death of Mr.. Ell FIemming.

Mr.. Eli Flemming, a life long resi-
dent and one OF the oldest Free Ma
sons in this county. died at Little
Georgetown on Friday of last week.
at o'clock, age 81 years. He was
buried with Masonic honors at Little
Georgetown on Monday afternoon at
2:,o o'clock. He has been member
of Berkeley Lodge for 90 odd years.
A large number of the fraternity OF
this CITY attended his funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

The last quarterly conference of the
Inwood' Circuit Of the u. B. church
will meet at Broad Lane chapel. Feb
IS. at o. III. Rev. J. d Donavan
P E.. will preach on the evening Of
the I4th, at 7 p. M, and on the 18th,
at 1890 a. M, and 7 p. IN. 1t is
hoped that all the members OF the
conference will turn out and have
good reports.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
The City Band Fair in Progress.

The City Band fair is now going on
in the Central opera house. 1t open
ed on Thursday night with good
crowd in attendance considering the
extremely cold weather.
The fair promises to be one of the
best. socially, ever held by the or
ganization, and all that is necessary
to make it the best, financially.is your
attendance and patronage.
There will be special attractions of
some kind each night.i The Holiday
Minstrel company gave a frst-class
minstrel performance the opening
night which will be repeated one night
pext week, for the benefit of those who
were not present to witness it. Other
entertainments are being rehearsed
which will be rendered before the fair
closes. Dancing is free each night.
The admission is ten cents for gen.
tlemen and Eve cents for ladies, the
tickets emitting the holder to a chance
on cook stove. toilet set, silver tea
set or cabinet, the winner having the
choice of one of the four.
Now let everybody attend. The fair
only keeps up until next Saturday
night, Feb. IS, and do not wait until
the closing night to attend. The band
needs your assistance and we do not
see why you should not lend your
aid. The baud caterers to your en-
joyment during the summer. and we
think the crowds in attendance at the
fair should be as large as those at the
open-air concerts. The fair room is
prettily trimmed. a nice crowd Of
young ladies are in attendance to
serve you, and we know you cannot
help spending good time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
sunday Service in U. B. Church.

Tie 4th quart~rlv communion ser
vice will be held next Sunday, Feb
IL, in the u. B. church. on Pennsyl
vania avenue. Preashing at II a. M
by the presiding elder. Rev. ] D
Donavan. After preaching an oppor'
tunity will be given all who desire te
unite with the church. and the Com.
munion will be administered. Evan
gelistical services at 100 p. M,
preaching by the elder. The public
is cordially invited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
nAss MEETING.


Tuesday. February al. Two meet
ings. The FIRST to be held at 1870 in
the court house. the second at 7:3o in
the First NJ. E. church. Delegations
from each district ia the county earn.
estiy invited to be on hand Churches
and Sabbath schools. send representa-.
tives All good citizens interested in
the rescue Of our boys and the redemp.
ton OF the drunkard, come. Our bust.
ness Is not to interfere with right but
with wrong.
r. NJ. WOODS. President.
LEE NJ. BENDER. Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

DIR. N. c. Schaffer delivered the
lecture 10 the court house on Thurs
day night at s O'Clock, for the benefit
ofthe library. His subject was Does
Education Pay?' The doctor is an
able speaker and succeeded in pleasing
the entire audience.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Little Mary Comrey was rendered a
surprise party at her home on East
Martin street, on Thursday evening.
About twenty little folks were present
and a pleasant time was enjoyed by
them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Officer Dutrpw, who has been of
duty for the past few weeks on account
of the grip. is again out and on duty
with his eagle eye.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Mrs. Harriet A Seibert has issued
invitations for the marriage of her
daughter. Miss Berkeley Virginia, TO
Mr.. c. Frank Myers. of Berkeley
Station, the event 70 take place Tues
day evening next. at $50 O'Clock, a,
her home on Tuscarora.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Mrs. Margaret OFT, widow OF the
late Barney OFT, residing at Rippon
died Tuesday morning, suddenly, OF
heart disease. She was in her nine
tieth year and was highly esteemed
for her Christian character.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Lieutenant Frank H. Baker. of Com

Lieutenant Frank H. Baker, of Com
pany K, First w. Va. regiment, has
been mustered out and has returned
home. He was First Aide de Campo
to Gen. Mckee and acting Assistant
Adiutaut General of the end Brigade.
but later was transferred to second
Lieutenant of Company K.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

The young people have been enjoy
ing coasting to their hearts content
this week. The hills of our city were
crowded and the sport was fine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

A bevv of pretty girls are taking
part in the City Band fair. Go and
have good time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

The Fire Department and Drum
Corps will attend the City Band fair
Thursday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

On. the first page of this issue will
be found another interesting letter
from Mr.. E. w. VanM Metre, of Cayey,
Porto Rico.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Mr.. B. +. Bond. OF the Antietam
Paper company, Hagerstown, is the
promotes Of a scheme to establish in
Hagerstown q large factory to make
envelopes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

We rrgfei 70 stare tnat Mrs. John T..
Martin is lying very i'll at her home
in Brunswick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

You are liable to a fine if You do
not clean the snow from your pave
M, nts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

We have large and well selected
stock OF Lap Robes and Horse Blank
cts. +, Il BoLEy & BRO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
An Honest rledicine for La Grippe

George w. Watt, of South Gar
diner, Me-, says: II have had the
worst cough, cold, chills and grip and
have taken lots of trash of no account
but profit to the vendor. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the only
thing that has done any good what
ever. have used one 5o.cept bottle
and the chills, cold and grip have all
left me. congratulate the manufac-
turers of an honest medicine" For
sale at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
PUBLIC SALES.

Joseph G. Kitchen will sell valuable
stock and farming implements on
Thursday, February 10, 1900
G. N Stuckey will sell stock and farm
ing implements, Wednesday March ] !,
1899
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Lieut.. Weddel, of Company n, Of
this city. has gone to Cuba to go into
business
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Frosted hands and feet are in order,

Remember the poor and needy these
days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Mr.. Lewis Thompson, who has
been confined to the house for the
past week with the grin, is out again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11


We respectfully call atten-
ton to our Dyeing and Clean
ing Works, established over q
quarter Of a century. Dry
cleaning does not iniure the
lustre. This is done here to
perfection. Dyeing Gentlemen's
Suits, Coats, Vests, Overcoats.
Trousers in all shades and colors.
Ladies' Dresses, Capes, Shawls,
Gloves, Wells, and Feathers
dyed in beautiful colors.
Send for catalogue and price
list or call on our agent for in
formation.
N. =. DORM, Agent.
MARTINSRURG. w. VA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Farmers. feed the partridges. II
not, this cold snap will kill them of.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

cisssss- iss-s - -. VINO fEass
recovered from an attack of the grip
is seriously i. again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Fitz' dam is. frozen over and the
skaters are having gay time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

All classes and conditions of sleighs
were called into acquisition this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Canned Peas sc a can and Canned
String Beans SC can at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Sleighing still keeps up. notwith-
standing The .-t1rsc cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

A fellow with cutter stands ii
Tsgiit With the girls these days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

The thermometer registered !
degrees oelow zero Yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Good prunes s cents pound at FEL-
KER'S
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

Hot cakes these mornings are all
right.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

A summer day would be very en-
joJ ale.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
The coldess weather yet.

Sss4 Apu.s< s asan at Fslker'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

An entertainment each night al
the City Bard fair. Attend and en-.
Joy yourself.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-16
OUR SCOTCIT INDIANS.
Signs of the Infusion of blood from Across
the Sea in Cherokee Veins.
From he 81. Louis Globe Democrat

From ne ST. LOUIS G'OOe- democrat.
Cherokees come we'll by their stubbornness.
their shrewdness and their love Of controversy.
As Indians they had these traits to begin
with. As the result OF strong infusion Of
Scotch blood they added to the strength OF the
characteristics.
1t is Scotch history that after the battle Of
Culloden many Scochmen left their native
land rather than accept English sovereignty.
1t Is Cherokee history that numbers Of these
sturdy Scots found homes and wives with the
Cherokee Nation before he enforced migration
Of the tribe from Georgia to the Indian Ter
rtGry. John Ross was one Of these scotch
lie became chief sna was wEEr tySn the the
nation moved to the Territory one Of
the dstrIets into whGh the observation ton
named "Coo-is-coo-ee." Ross found ed fam
lily WHICH became powerful in Cherokee coun-
ellis lie and his son were frequent visitors 70
treaty making which gave 70 the Nation the
strong legal position it holds in its relation
with the United States. descendant OF Ross.
Nation to-day.
The Atlairs are another influential Cherokee
clan established by Scotchman who came
scrndants of Adair by his Cherokee wife. grew
NJ they worn sent away to American colleges
aud given the best ~ opportunities Tor oduca-
names introduced into the Cherokee Ma
ton by this Scotch infusion, The Me
NGir who came over after CnlIodcn wa, was
on magnificent estate OF 300 acres in the
beautiful valley Of the Grand River, Duncan is
another Scotch name found among the Chero-
ton to American citizenship is n Duncan,
whOse claim 10 Cherokee citizenship would
not lie guessed by any physical charactc ristics
l!c is Scotch In looks and Scotch in his love OF
"a controversy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-16

way to keep knowledge OF the outer world
from convicts Is 10 Isolate them from contact
with civilians, whether officials or not.
There are absolutely no exec ptions to the
garruious habit Even the Warden himself, in
his rounds OF evening. will pause with n sigh
OF relief before the cell OF a man for whom he
knows 1t let slip some item OF importance.
The very next time he comes across this man
alone this conversation is likely to occur:
Warden-I wish | could find out how every
one knows oil about the election,
Favored Convict you told me yourself
last night. Warden. Don't YOU remember
And. OF course
There is no need TO supply the hiatus. The
Warden knows full well that 1t Ia = matter Of
honor In prison for convict to dis ,eminate
any news he Is lucky enough to get. There 10
q fellow feeling which makes each one kind in
this regard. even as IL would be inhuman to
refuse to share cap OF water with thirsty
companion In the desert.