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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-29

Passenger trains leave G Il d moline
svenue) depot i've (5) minutes earlier than time
given. Trains msrked daily, al other trains
daily except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-29
JOHN K. SCOTT,

Lawyer.
Commercial and criminal law. Room J.
Mitchell g. Lynde building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
B. s. o. Terminus.

1t is rumored in Norfolk that the Bal
timore & Ohio railroad will be extended to
that port. Several large tracts of water
front have been purchased recently
which are said to be for this railroad
The company it is reported, will build a
number Of large docks and make this a
stopping point for foreign ports of grain
brought from the West.
From another source it is learned that
the b. & 0. Company has purchased a
large tract of land at Yorktown for the
sum of $4,000. This land fronts on
water that is deep enough to float the
largest steamers. 1t is rumored that
Yorktown will be the terminus of the
road. There seems to be but little doubt
that the road will be extended to that sec
ton.
None Of the b. & 0. officials could be
found in Baltimore last evening who had
any knowledge of the reported extension.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
At His Boyhood Home.

Mr. Jacob NJ. Small, of Belief Fountain,
Logan county, o., arrived here on a visit
to his brother, MIR. George Small, Of
Tuscarora. and spent the entire day shak-
ing hands with his old ,acquaintances of
days gone by. Mr. Small was born in
this county, having moved to the above
named place during the war, in the year
1862. He has been back or visit sever
al times since, the last time he was here
being eleven years ago. He has host of
friends in this vicinity and they are all
glad to see him. The visit TO the place
of his boyhood days was unannounced and
his arrival was complete surprise to his
brother.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
A Popular Resort.

Harper's Ferry, July 24,-This historic
old town is gaining quite reputation as
a popular summer resort, especially for
the Washington people. The old town
with its historic points, its beautiful scenery
and other natural charms makes many
attractions for the Washingtonian, who
wishes to spend short time within easy
reach of the National Capital. The fish
ing, the long tramp over the mountains.
the beautiful drives through the country
and the unsurpassed opportunities of the
Camera hend makes Harpers Ferry a
most attractive place.
The summer hotels, The Hill Top, the
Mcdowell, the Summit, and the Lock
wood entertain thousands of people dur
ing the summer season. Over hundred
people arrived here on the evening trains
Saturday and spent Sunday at the various
resorts. At the Hill Top 81 were regis
tered for the day and 40 ate dinner in the
spacious dining hall of that famous resort
yesterday.
Saturday evening and Sunday are the
great times at these resorts. 1t is. then
that the fathers, brothers and somebody
else's brothers come up to spend the day
tells In order to make these trips as
pleasant as possible, Mr.. Lovett, the pro-
prietor of the Hill Top,has erected on his
ground large dancing pavilion. where
music is furnished nearly every evening.
After the usual dance Saturday evening the
young men at the house persuaded some
of the colored folks into giving an inn
promptu cake walk. This was followed by
several good dances by the darkies about
the house. Ofcourse these variations add
very much to the attraction of the place.
After this was all over big water melon
feast was enjoyed and then all retired to
be famed to sleep by the gentle breezes
which ever float about that lofty hill.
The Hill Top, which is the most
famous Of the hotels here stands out on
the bluff which hangs over the B.. & o.
railroad and can be seen from the train as
it passes over the bridge.
The house has recently been enlarged
and has all the modern conveinences and
is lighted throughout with electricity.
At some corner on the 1900 feet of
varanda there is always breeze and at
times yesterday many were driven from
their position by the wind. Atno time YES
eOiueJ dlu TIC IlSlliOIlClSl SCl OFCi o
and this, with a constant breeze made life
very endurable.
Added to the natural GOODNESS of the
place Mr.. Lovett keeps a stream of wafer
playing on the lawn all the time, his sup
ply of water comes from 700 barrel tank
which he has erected on the hill and
which is supplied by pressure from the
pulp mill.
Among the Washington people who
spent Sunday at the Hill Top were DR.. J.
5. Stone, the noted surgeon, and his wife;
Mr.. Alphonzo Youngs, Jas. A. Kerberich
Arthur Copeland, Joseph Arnold, Chief Of
the division of Publication of the Agricul-
tural Department, and wife.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Given a Hearing.

James NJ. Dick, who was arrested last
week upon warrant sworn out by Abra-
ham Snyder, on the charge of stealing
"a bushels OF wheat, was given hearing
before Justice Martin Saturday afternoon
The voting man had been farming Mr..
Snyder's farm. He used some phosphate
upon the land, for which he had never
been paid by the landlord, and while
threshing,t the young man paid himself by
taking the twenty-four bushels of wheat
Mr.. Snyder found it out and had war
rant sworn out for the arrest of the young
man.
AT the trial the above evidence was
given and as Mr.. Snyder did not wish to
prosecute the young man, the decision Of
the Justice was that Dick pay back the
wheat and pay the costs Of the case.
Mr.. Dick now sees a better way to re-
cover the money for his phosphate and
he will probably bring suit in law against
Mr.. Snyder 10 recover it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada
e. Hart, of Groton. S. D.: WAS taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying l could live but
short time. gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if could not stay
with my friends on eartn, would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave it trial, took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God l am saved and now we'll
and healthy woman Trial bottles free
at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Regular size SOC. and $1.00. Guar
teed or price refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
$4,000
The National Banks.

Washington, ID. c., Juy "a. An al
stract OF the reports made TO the Control-
Ter OF the Currency 81 o wing the condition
of the 50 national bani \ in West Virginia,
at the close of business June 80 last, is as
follows:
Resources Loans and discounts, So,854
5000; overdrafts, S6,2Io Or u 5.
bonds to secure circulation, 81 .667 $50 /,
u. S. bonds to secure II. S. deposits, $500,
600 u. S.>bonds on hand S7s5,85o;
premiums on q. $. bonds, SI23o53.4o +;
stocks, securities, etc, SsIs,65IS5: bank
ing house, furniture and fixtures. S75o,I7s
10: other real estate and mortgages own
ed Si6o.o7oIo; due from national banks
not reserve ts,Ss56, r55I5; due from
State banks and bankers, S2554oo7e !;
due from approved reserve agents, S2,4o7.
27o.5S; checks and other cas- items, SIo7.
1850 exchanges for clearing house,
S5,2Is.76; bills OF other national banks,
S6,754.59: lawful money reserve in bank,
81. 2s2, 5000 five per cent. redemption
fund with q. S. treasurer. S7o,645.as !;
due from Z. S. treasurer, $3.50. 40 total
SIoT74o74.9
Liabilities-Capital stock paid n,S355I.
900 surplus fund, so77, s7a.a7; undivld-
ed profits, $500, 1855 !; national bank
notes outstanding Sr,432, $3.50; due to
other national banks, S3o3,547. So due to
State banks and bankers, S443, 5S6.65
dividends unpaid, So7, a5I.oS individual
deposits; SII ,429o9t.35 Y. S. deposits
S4s9,I66.55 deposits of the U.S.disburs-
ing officers, S3,623oI notes and bills
rediscounted, SIS, 600 bills payable, sal
600 /; liabilities other than those above
stated, $40 500; otal,SI0I74,92fo
The average reserve held is 81. so pei
cent, which shows the banks 10 be in
stronger financial position than they were
six months ago, when the average reserve
was something in excess Of "A per cent
Comparison with similar abstract ot
| the condition of so West Virginia nation,
al banks on July II, 1896 shows nota-
bic growth in the banking business. lr
the last four years loans and discounts
have increased nearly $4,000, 900. bank
note circulation over $500 ooo;individ-
ual deposits over 100000 On that
date the total resources of West Virginia
national banks were Sr2.23o. 37o.75, a.
gainst over $1,000, 900 to- day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
ftannis Distillery.

The Hannis Dissillery, which has been
closed down during the summer, will start
up again in full operation on the first Of
September.
Mr.. W. ~ Linch, who held the position
of storekeeeper during Harrison's first
administration, has received official notice
from the Treasury Department of his re-
instatement to that position and when the
distillery starts up he viii resume his old
position. Mr.. Linch will.go to work on
the first Of August. however, and will take
the place of Mr.. Daniels, who will leave
at that time on month vacation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
An American Railroad in China.

Moneyed men from the United States
have secured franchise for building a
sailroad from Hong Kong to Han Kow,
China, distance Of nearly 100 miles.
While railroads are necessary to ma
tons prosperity, health is still more nee
essary. A sick man can't make mon y
if there are thousand railroads. One OF
the.reasons why America is so progress
sive is the fact that in every drug store is
sold Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. that
celebrated tonic for the weak, appetizer
for the dyspeptic and sedative for the
nervous. 1t is taken with success by
thousands Of men and women who are
run down, pale and weak. 1t increases
the weight, and the gain is permanent and
substantial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Special Days.

Philadelphia, July "a, $780, One fea-
ture OF the National Export Exposition
which promises to be exceedingly popular
will be the special days set apart for the
visits of different societies and orpanza-
tons. Many letters of inquiry have been
received in this connection and many
business organizations have signified their
intention to hold their annual meetings
or conventions at the Exposition during
the progress of the show. One Of the
latest social organizations to be heard
from IS the Golden Hours Club, which is
also educational to a certain extent. The
club members will visit the Exposition in
a body on Saturday, September so, and
the Secretary has already received assur-
ances from many far-away members that
they will be in Philadelphia on that day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Silver Ore.

Mr.. John A. Shockey, of Gainesboro,
has been in Winchester several days. The
Shockev brothers are directly interested
in lands in Frederick and Berkeley
counties, where valuable deposits are sup
posed to exist. 1t appears thata syndicate
has the lands under consideration and al
SO had Representatives on the grounds sew
eral days since. There is every reason to
suppose, however,an feel certain that the
land belonging to the Shockey brothers,
situated in Berkeley county, contains silver
ore. In an indirect way it was learned
that specimens Of the ore have been an
alyzed and found very rich ore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29

His Third Birthday.

A number of little folks gathered at the
home Of Master Charles Morrison Watson,
on West King street, Saturday evening
and celebrated the third anniversary Of his
birthday. The usual fun and merriment,
which is always present at such gather
ing of little folks, was not absent at this
occasion and they all had jolly good
time. About FIVE o'clock refreshments were
served them. Those present at the party
were.Mary Hare, Frank and Mary Hogie,
Mary Siler, Gilbert Thurston and Mary
Landerkin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
DON'T LEAVE THE CITY.
Plenty of Proof Right Here in Mare
tinsburg.

Claim is one thing, proof another.
Columbus claimed the world was round.
Did people believe it? Not until he
proved it.
Unspoken claims have made the people
skeptics.
Every claim made for The little conquer
or is proven.
Proven in Martinsburg by local expert
ence.
Here is one case from the many we
have:
Miss Clara B. Butts, Of Spring street,
between Martin and Race, says: Il
was confined to my bed for three weeks
and was unable to get out of my house
for FIVE weeks. | took pint after pint OF
medicine, had several doctors treat me.
| exhausted all my knowledge Of house
hold makeshifts to obtain relief, but all
my efforts proved frutless. will be
pleased to give in personal interview
minuter particulars of my case to any lady
interested, who like me may be suffering
from inactive or irrisated kidneys. What
cured me is of considerable importance.
Mr.. Light obtained Doan's Kidney Pills
for me at Matthaei's Pharmacy, and
used them as directed. Now, ! am I'M
able to guage the future. and cannot say
whether will have recurrence or not oil
the kidney trouble, but this know, at the
present time | can attend to ordinary
household duties without suffering from
backache. can stoop, straighten up OF
lift any ordinary object without being in
dread of twinges and shooting pains in
my loins, and my general health is greatly
improved"
Doans Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 50 cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Sole
agents for the u. S. Remember the
name Doan's. and take no other.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu-
INFLATED which is incontrovertible, Of which
the following is specimen
s.Cancer is hereditary in family, my father,
sister and an aunt having died from this dreadful
disease. My feelings may be imagined when the hor-
rble disease made its appearance my side 1t was
TO cause great alarm The disease seemed beyond the
skill Of the doctors, for their treatment did no good
whatever, the Cancer growing worse all the while
Numerous remedies used for 1t. but the Cancer
grew steadily Morae until It seemed that was doomed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29

especially
which,
had
OF
elapsed D. D the only cure
Cancer.-MRs s. M. IpoI, Winston, N @
Our book Cancer containing other testimonials and valuable
will be free address by the Swift Specific
Company Atlanta, Georgia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29


PRINTING DEPARTMENT.
For Printing tax books pub
fishing ballot. Station
cry, and printing reports
SALARIES DEPARTMENT.
Sslariss FIR Mayor SEQ
- CoNncllmen. $500 5000
saiaFes for Treasures, 500
attorney Sfoo s. 10000
Ser capyiHg Assessors Book 500
For Assessing dogs 900
For City Clerk .@s.s.. 5000
Sls4s,oo
SINKING Fund nEp sRTaIENT.
For redemption aid payment
Of corporation Debt is
per Chap. VIII OF the
book Of Ordinances 1000. 90
MISCELLANEOUS & CONTINGENT DEPT.
For Miscellaneous items nos
includedin the foregoing
departments .s.. 5000
Total estimated require ---
ment .. $4,000
1900 600.
Estimated Revenue for year 1900. 90
Estimated Requirements for
year ........... 100000
Estimated Deficiency for year 100000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
CANCER IS DEADLY

This fearful disease often first appears
as a mere scratch d pinlple, or lump in
the breast. too small to attract any
notice, until. in many cases, the deadly
disease is fully developed.
Cancer can not be cured by a surgical
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Results Fatally in Rlae
Cases Out Of Ten
Cure Found at Last.

z
blood circulating throughout the and although
the uceknown the Cancer-may be cut the
poison remains in the blood and promptly breaks out ae with
renewed violence.
wonderful s. S. curing obstnae deepsead
considered ncurabe induced few de-
sparng sufferers for Cancer after exhausng the skill Of
the Much their delight s. S. proved
equal the disease and promptly effected The glad news
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29

ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS YEAR
100000.
INTEREST DEPARTMENTS.
On bonds outstanding. &c.,
100 at 5 per cent S,So5.
Additional interest on S2,S5o
at 6per cent ..... I68.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
sTREET pEPARTMEN.

81 XIII ULFAK MIN I.
Previous year (Debt)
Indebted 10 National Bank $500.
Indebted to other parties. -. 1850.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
LIGHT nEpARTMEN

For present year not eNceed-
ing ............. SJ,.
Light Dept. Previous year
(debt) UNPAID light bills
Of previous year...... .,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
Corporation Expenses.

The City Council met in special session
Monday night with Mayor Henshaw ii TIE
chair and Councilmen Parks, Rentek
Eversolc. Roberts. Shoafstal, Pauldwg
and Brsndenburg present.
A report of The Light committee
ommending that the old system of ligif-
ing the city By both incandescent and arr
lights be used at a cost not exceeding
S3soo. instead of the present system Of
all arcs. was received and carried over
for consideration at the next meeting.
Mayor Henshaw reported that the
counsel for Charles Stewart ii the suit
against the Corporation, had SAID he
would not compromise at the amount fer
which the Corporation was willing, but
that he would reduce the compromise
which he at first offered. The Mayor
then appointed a committee composed Of
Messrs Parks. Rentch. Eversole, Kline
and Brandenburg to consult the Corpo
ration attorney and Stewards attorney
and make terms for final settlement Of
the case and then report back.
Mr.. Eversole was instructed TO make
an estimate Of cleaning up John street
and putting in several crossings and re-
port at the next meeting.
An estimate Of the revenue and dis
bursements Of the Corporation for the
year beginning June |, 1890, and ending
May 81. 1900, was presented to the
Council by the Finance Committee. All
OF it was adopted except the clause per-
tanning to lights, which was carried over
for consideration at the next meeting.
The report is as follows.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-29
wv O'ON
STREET DEPARTMENT.

Estimated or what may be required,
not exceeding.
For cleaning streets. ..... 500.
For broken stone Martin,
Young and BaileD... $50.
For hauling 500 perch bro
ken stone. ......... $50.
Sweeping streets. ...s.. $50,
For other requirements. 47o.
10000
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-31
Sister Elizabeth's Farewell.

A farewell entertainment in honor of
sister Mary Elizabeth was given in St
Rrendan's Hall yesterday afternoon by
the society of the Children of Mary. Sis
fer Elizabeth has had charge of he soci-
etv for nine years and has recently been
transferred to ST. Peters parish where
she will teach in the parochial schools.
She is endeared to the seventy members
of the Children of Mary by her. devoted
eiven as an assurance of the esteem in
which she is held by her pupils. An ID
dress of welcome and farewell was read
bv Miss Mary Mccarthy and Sister Mary
Eiizabeth was presented with a handsome
clock By the society. There was musical
and literary programme. Revs. John F.
Snrent and P. J. Quinn. in charge of the
Parish of ST. Brendan. were present.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
GRAND HOTFr.

Lulu V and Julian Bothin h int to Fred w w
italian swiss Mutual Loan Association @ 42 to
Peter and Julia Martina lot i on IN line In Of Hayes
NJ J. and Margaret l; Nolan to John J
wirtner. lot E line of First avenue. 522 20 %
Clara and Charles Bennett to Gertie Bennett.
colingw co Ta wood. " f Is by u; $40.
Marcus l. and Bertha Lindner to Felise Brun,
Mason. iGe ON " iSe e by s 1873; 50; "
John and Ada NJ. Hinkel (by attorney to
IS W of Twenty-h avenue, W 20 by 100;
lot 3%s ON n line of Fulton 1DJ street. $40 " Of
Thirty-sixth avenue. " 75 by 10 ioo 80 s1o
Andrew and Lena Christensen 4s to Olive Vero
K9Irerfi Of Taidley Icy a5 by W 11s lot So block j.
w WiIIiam n G. and sarah J. Hamerton to John
W. Brooks, lot II, gift map 3; $40
Alameda County.
Charles Babb. ]. P Morrison and A. L. and
AbbIe G Payne TO Thomas X. James. lots g 8,
Is and 10. block 3, Butler Tract, Oakland, quit
''filt, Thomas K and Lillian James to J.. Lacoste.
lot on NE corner Of Idaho street and Butler
avenue \ PCS So E 100, S 267.24 W 100 to be-
ginning being lots 2. 3. is and l9. block 3,
amended map of Butler Tract, Oakland; SO
Society of Massachusetts, (a corporation to
Martha J. Newcomb, lot on 5 line Of West
67S4 + 80 TO beginning, being portion of
lots and 3, block l. Bay View Homestead,
Oakland; SO
Britton. lot 10, block b. Linda Vista Terrace,
Oakland; $4,000
Mary A., Maggie A. Emma J. and Nellie w.
Moffitt to Joseph D., George w. and Harry NJ.
Moffitt lot on NE corner Of Eleventh street
portion of lots l. and g. block 80, Clinton,
East Oakland; IS.
Nancy M Millett Thy Robert NJ. Price, com
1uIesioner) to George Robins, lot SW line
~ Fast Eleventh street. 80 NV of Eleventh
avenue NV 55 by SW $50, being lot II and a
portion of lots Is and 1S block 16, Clinton, East
Oakland; $1,000.
Catherine g. Tucker to Berkeley Friends
Church "a corpora tom. lot beginning at a
noint on w line of lot 6, block 3, map of prop
ertv OF College Homestead Association 150 S
of C,hannfng way, s to SW corner OF lot g.
thence f So TO a point opposite the point of
beginning thence to point of beginning. being
a portion of College Homestead Associa ton
Berkeley; s100.
Thomas D. and Rose A. Riordan to John F
Dingwell lot on NV corner of San Pablo ave-
nue. and Isabella street, y go by w 100, being
lot 80 and a portion of lot 81. Gum Tract
Oakland; so.
A J. lot on y line of Simpson avenue. f60 W of
Telegraph W 10 n 112.57. f 40 5 252 to be
ginning being the W 40 feet of lot 26, Simpson
Tract, Oakland; $40.
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-31
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
100 numbers from 365s5 to $685. inclusive, be-
ing so numbers each side Of the number
dra wing capital prize of $50 000-$60.
100 numbers from 2061S to 2e7l3 inclusive. be-
ing 80 numbers on each side of the number
drawing capital prize of $50 000-S40.
100 numbers from 1854 to 47454 inclusive, be-
ing 80 numbers on each side OF the number
drawing capital prize of so 000-S2o.
TERMINAL PRIZES.
7es numbers ending with IS, being the last
two figures Of the number drawing the capital
7sS numbers ending with So. being the last
two figures of the number drawing the capital
prize OF $50, ,00o-$20.
No 36eS5 draws first capital prize OF $50 900,
sold in New Orleans, La. and Austin, Tex.
No 20S63 draws second capital prize OF S2o0 00e.
sold in t4uaymas, Sonora, and Spokane. Wash.
No 474O4 draws third capital prize of $4,000,
sold in Monterey. N. Leon, and Mexico City.
Nos 116S 1906, 5T1S4, 62o14- and 721s9 draw
Mo. Campeche Camp, Mexico City, New Or
leans La, San Antonio, Tex. San Francisco.
Cal, New York City, st. Louis, Mo-, Chicago,
ILL.,, and San Francisco, Cal.
The regular monthly drawing No. III, with
capital prize of $50 900, will take place on
August "a, 1899.
Wholes, 81; halves, 81 quarters. 81; eighths.
20 cents sixteenths, % cents, United States
money. ANTONIO FEhEA,
For the Treasury Department.
q. BASSETTI Manager.
APOLINAR CASTILLO Intervenor.