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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Several years ago Buzfuz, Jr., came
home from Virginia, almost sot, without
means or money. He "bummed' around
the various printing offices of the town,
staying with each as long as he could, but
finally getting out of them all. Buzzy
has about as much ability as gnat.
People here at home can size him up.
They can see him as he is. People away
from here cannot appreciate the ridicu-
lousness of his high-sounding phrases.
He is simply scum, and couldn't be elect
ed public garbage gatherer. Poor little
whining. insignificant Sonnie9
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Even the most ultra realize that the ar
bitrary ratio of Io-to-I will not be living
issue in the next campaign. The battle
upon that line, like the war for secession
has been fought and lost.-Charleston
Spirit Of Jefferson Dem).
Brother Hanes knows what he is talk
ing about. Free silver a gone gosling
and with it, goes Willie Junebug Bryan
Thus the two "B. s." Bryan and Buzfuz
Jr., sink out Of sight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Our ladies are exposed to insults and
dangers. We call the attention Of the
council 70 these things and denounce the
removal Of about 10 lights. The nincom-
poop editor of the Democrat replies;
Republicans spent the money" Even
were that so, and it is not, should our
loved ones be exposed to unnecessary
dangers OF course Buzfuz, Jr., does not
object. He loves the dark rather than
the light. This new condition just suits
him. He is the kind Of man benefited
by the change.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

The Herald's subscription list is rapid
" increasing. The people know the diff
ference between good newspaper and
the police gazette sheet turned out In the
second story Of the Grantham building
the abode Of rats and 'Buzfuz. Even
begging and waylaying people won't
swell the mailing list Of the police ga
zette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26
win Visit Here.

Mr.. Albert Leets, late lieutenant OF
Company E, Third West Virginia Cav
larv. will visit here in September. He
would be glad to see the members Of the
Company residing in this county. Com
municate with Albert Leets, GAINESVILLE,
Preston county. w. Va, aud J. Z. Holt
Long Glade, Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

One cannot pick up newspaper nova
days without seeing a statement to the
effect that a bank was established in tina;
or some other place. What transition
since the reign of Grover /! Then one was
horried daily for months by stories of
.'busted" banks, soup houses, such, re-
.sulting from financial ruin, railroads
tumbling into the hands of receivers and
a long list of other distressing things.
Can it be that there is a considerable
number OF people in this country who
will vote next year for a return Of such
times or such scenes? Hardly.--Fai air
mont West Virginian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

If we were called upon to pick out
man whose general habits indicated the
immoral and depraved, and whose facial
Ratures indicated mind diseased" we
would 90 Immediately to Buzfuz, Jr., and
laying our hand on his hat say: "Buzfuz,
Jr, you are wanted Mr.. Wlsner
marked that mild and vacant eye" years
ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26
AUcTIONEERIhG.

Having procured license for auction
eering. respectfully solicit share OF
the public patronage in that line. ! will
cry sales on per centage or lump the
lob. My charges shall be reasonable.
and satisfaction guaranteed.
L. r. HENSON,
July /, 1s99.(1yr.l Bunker Hill, W.Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Under Clevelandism and Democracy
General Coxey marched an army OF I'M
employed to Washington. Recently I'M
der Mckinley and Republicanism, ne has
purchased interests in the steel and iron
business. He seems to be able to dag
nose things we'll, after all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

The peerless q Willie Junebug Bryan
is between the devil and the deep, deep
sea, in the Kentucky campaign. If ne
has any manhood or honor he cannot
speak for Goebel, the Democratic nomi-
nee, who has robbed Republicans OF all
representation on the ballot boards.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Stern necessity compels the calamity
bowler to take seat so far back in the
rear that he tumbles out the back alley
State Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

A man who would misrepresent as
honorable and respectable a citizen as
Robert Criswel, like Buzfuz, Jr., did in
the last issue of his police gazette Demo-
crat, should be in the penitentiary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

More strange bedfellows. Boss Croker
has become an anti-Expansionist, and he,
the practical spokesman, the robber baron
of the "wide-open" saloons, gambling
houses and brothels, creeps under the
same political coverlet with the pharisac
Larry Godkin, the professional civil SER
vice reformer, the worshipper of every
thig English, the sniveler over the degra.
dation and coarseness of everything
American.
Buzfuz, Jr., this is your bed-fellow
You and Willie Bryan are welcome tc
him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Not many months ago Hon. G. M.
Bowers, u. S. Fish Commissioner, was
simply compelled to blacken the eyes and
mash the face Of little Buzfuz, Jr.. OF the
Democrat. He did it well, and decorated
the blackguard's features, so that he
looked even crazier than ever. The way
the little cur whined and begged for quar-
tiers was disgusting to those present.
Since then, Buzfuz. Jr., carries cane.
The little scamp is scared.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Col. Watterson intinates that the DEM
ocrats Of Kentucky are getting ready to
bury the Ratchet. Yes, thousands OF
them mean to bury it in the neck Of the
Democratic candidate for Governor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Croker has become an anti-expsnslon-
ist. He means to side track Bryan and
Tree silver.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

In Kansas and Nebraska the corn is
growing so thick that farmers cannot get
into their fields to gather it. And the
price goes up, too. Whittier, Bryan, Q
whittier?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

In Paris there is a woman who never
heard of Dreyfus. This is paralleled by
the case of Grover Cleveland, who, it is
believed, never heard of little Willie June
bug Bryan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

A change is occurring in Virginia,
Some of the papers are actually beginning
to inquire whether it would not be better
to have a few sheep and not SO many
dogs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

The increase in wages is to be de-
nounced by the Democrats in their next
platform as the "crime of 90" They
have discoveredit at last
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26
SNYDER COMPLIMENTS BUzFUz, Jr

The poor, degenerate little wretch who
edits the Martinsburg Democrat is about
as low specimen Of humanity as one
usually finds. Shepherdstown Register.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Never mind our sparkling diamond, en-
vious Buzzy. You will never own one,
unless you steal it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

1t is about time for Buzfuz, Jr., to get
drunk and have the police order him off
the street. Maybe he is waiting for an
other Democratic convention to disgrace
himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Ruzfuz, Jr., can't get an appointment
from his party. He is a regular political
dead beat. And as for running for an
office? Well. he could't catch a good
cold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

We hope the public does not think we
speak to Buzfuz, Jr.s Q no. He trains
with blackguards and black bottles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

1t now turns out that Buzfuz, Jr., was
born on Pan Cake Day, and his head was
filled with batter instead Of brains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Its sweet to lie on our superiors.
Buzfuz, Jr.s, creed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Two pretty black eyes.
O, what a surprise,
The Fish Commissioner hit me,
In fact. he almost split me
Two pretty black eyes
--Buzfuz's latest song.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

ID. S. -Deadhead Sonnie Eichel-
berger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-26

Backward, turn backward, Q time in your
fight
Make me gentleman once more, just for
night" - -.
ran sse -Buzfuz, Jr.'s lament.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
TO JOIN AGONCILLO.
Juan Luna, of the Filipino Junta,
Now JOurneying to Montreal.

Juan Luna, of the Filipino Junta.
Now JOurneying to Montreal.
NEW YORK, Feb. Juan Luna,
private secretary Of Senor Lopez, of the
Filipino junta in Washington passed
through this city this afternoon on his
way to join Agoncillo in Montreal. 1t
was at first reported from Washington
that Senor Lopez was himself on his
way to Montreal and when Senior Luna
was met at the Pennsylvania station
in Jersey City he was accosted as Senor
Lopez. He answered quickly that ha
was not Lopez. He was apparently
nervous and Ill at ease. He said:
"Of course. our position is a delicate
one under the circumstances, and nat
urally causes us some embarrassment.
We feel that. 1t would be unwise to
talk, even If there were anything to
say. I will join Agoncillo in Montreal
in the morning. I do not bear impor-
tant dispatches for Agoncillo, and we
have not heard from him in Washing
ton since he left that city. We have
no private means of communication.
We all hope that there will be no more
trouble and that an .amicable settle
ment will be made satisfactory to ALL"
Senor Luna went directly to the
Grand Central station and took the 500
p. m. train for Montreal
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
signs, and the matter was referred to
the committee on streets.

signs, and the matter was referred to
the committee on streets.
The corporation counsel submitted a
form of resolution awarding the con-
tract for repairing the Sixth street
bridge to the Chicago Bridge ard Iron
company. with the provision that the
work be completed within four months,
under a penalty Of $50 for each addi-
tional day. The city attorney ex-
planned the penalty clause, and the
resolution passed unanimously.
resolution offered by Aid. Bantz
was passed directing the police depart
ment to enforce the ordinance pro-
hibiting the posting of signs or adver-
tisements on lamp-posts or telegraph
poles.
Another resolution by Aid. BantZ to
have the work of cleaning the asphalt
streets done by day labor at market
prices, under the direction Of the beard
of public works, was, after consider
able discussion, referred to the COM
mittee on streets.
A preliminary order for the macada-
MIXING of Rice street, from Como to
the city limits, was passed.
The assembly resolution requiring the
Mississippi Valley Telephone company
to make a detailed statement to the
council of the amount Of work done
and money expended under the terms
of the company's franchise was adopt
ed.
Resolutions were passed requiring
the city railway company to put in a
five-minute service, with trailers, dur
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
FIRE CAUSES A PANIC
HOTEL MANITOBA, WINNIPEG, IN
FLAMES AND WILL PROBA-
BLY BE DESTROYED
BUILDING COST A FORTUNE

Is Owned by the Northern Pacific
Railway Company, and Cost
$4OO,OOO-Hotel Crowded with
Guests When the Fire Broke Out
in the Big Dining HalI-Panic
Ensued, but All Escaped Unhurt.
WINNIPEG, Man, Feb. s.-(Special)
The big Hotel Manitoba, which is
admitted to be one of the finest hotel
buildings in Canada. is in flames, and
all indications point to total destruc-
tion of the valuable and handsome
structure. That the building will be
Quilted Is a foregone conclusion. The
flames at this hour-2 a. mare part
ly under control, but there is already
great damage done.
The fire broke out in the dining room
Of the hotel, just how no one seems to
know.
The house was crowded with guests,
and when the alarm was given there
was a veritable panic All got out
safely, however and We're taken care
Of at other hotels and in private
houses.
The building was owned by the
Northern Pacific Railway company
and cost something more than 100000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
GLASPELL Is UNEASY
HE WILL ASK FOR COMMITTEE
OF FIVE TO REPORT ON
IMPEACHMENT
THE OPPOSITION oUIEscENT
Some Decidedly Warm Testimony
Expected During the Investiga-
tfOn-Bills Passed at Pierre
Measures Gov. Lee Is Expected to
NefO--A New Candidate BObs Up
In the Pennsylvania Fight.

BISMARCK, N. D.. Feb. 7.-(Special)
The Glaspell matter will come up in
the house tomorrow in the form Of a
petition from Judge Glaspell asking for
a thorough investigation of the charges
and insinuations made against him.
representative McHarg will have
Charge Of the matter and will present
a resolution asking for legislative
committee of five to investigate and
report either for or against impeach-
ment. The friends of Glaspell have
waited for move by the opposition,
but now that it is apparent none will
be made have determined to force the
issue. 1t Is expected some pretty warm
testimony will be developed during the
course of the investigation. The COM
mittee will be vested with power to
summon witnesses.
The bill requiring bonds from county
treaSurers came up for reconsideration
today and passed with slight amend
ment. McHargs house bill, making
the stealing of rides on railroads.
misdemeanor and punishable by i'm
prisonment for ninety days. passed the
house.
Arrangements were perfected today
for special train to Fargo on Thurs
day for the benefit Of legislators desir-
ing to attend the Shrine meeting.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08

-sien to carry on pending suits before
the supreme court regulating state life
Insurance companies, requiring rail-
roads to sell ,000amiie tickets for 500
and two dispensary bills.
The principal bills passed were: Re-
curing railroads to furnish sidetrack
privileges to private elevators; relating
to the practice of dentistry; providing
for the apportionmenf of a tax of $40
of mill for the support of state edu-
cational institutions; fixing the pay of
the lieutenant governor for attending
the state canvassihg board and appro-
priating a fuel deficiency of $500 for
the state university.
The joint Republican caucus tonight.
indorsed the list of bills sent out sew
eral days ago, as party policy, and ap-
pointed the judiciary committees of
both houses to formulate any new
measures rot in the former list.
Vetoes are expected tomorrow on
bills establishing normal schools at
Aberdeen and Watertown, and on a bill
authorizing the warden Of the peniten-.
tiary to furnish stone and labor to
erect a building for children's home
at Sioux Falls. The joint subcommit-
tee of the appropriations committees
will meet tomorrow night to consider
the railroad commission deficiency bill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
INVESTING THE SUBURBS.
Americans In Possession of Many
Strategic Points About Manila.

Strategic Points About Manila.
MANILA, Feb. Late yesterday,
Gen. Hale's brigade advanced and took
the waterworks at Singalon. Four
companies of the Nebraska regiment
and a part of the Utah battery, with
two field guns and two Hotchkiss guns,
met the enemy on the hill, half-mile
out, and sharp engagement took place
in which the Nebraskans lost one dead
and three wounded DR.. Young, for
merly quartermaster sergeant in the
Third artillery, was wounded, captured
and brutally murdered, and his body,
when recovered, was found to have
been horribly mutilated. The F'ilipinos
were driven back. retiring in bad or
der, and carrying with them the valves
and heads of the steam chest and
cylinder of the pumping machinery.
Gen Ovenshine's brigade advanced and
took ParanaQue, capturing two field
guns. They met with no opposition
Gen. McArthur's division advanced be-
yond Gagalangin, without loss, the
enemy retreating upon Caloocan. The
Americans now have the steam car line
to Malabon and 900 marines, with four
Maxlms, have been landed at Fleet
beach, north of the city. The Third
artillery, on the main road, and the
Utah battery, In a cemetery, covered
the advance of the Kansas troops.
Among the important points captured
was a strong embrasured earthwork
within sight Of Caloocan. There was
considerable firing from the upper win
dows of the houses in the native quar-
ter of the city, last night, but no
casualties have been reported as the
result.
The signal corps were compelled to
run their lines along the firing line,
during the fighting, and, consequently,
there were frequent Interruptions Of
communication, owing to the cutting of
the wires, and the signal men were or
dered to kill without any hesitancy any
one who attempted to interfere with the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
ARMS INTERCEPTED.
German Consul at Hong Kong Will
Lose a Pretty Penny.

German Consul at Hong Kong Will
Lose a Pretty Penny.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Rear Ad-
miral Dewey has notified the navy de-
partment that he has seized another
schooner loaded with arms and am
munition, intended for Aguinaldo and
his followers. Information In the pos
session of the authorities is to the eff
feet that the German consul at Hong
Kong was concerned in the sale of the
arms to the Filipinos, and this fact
may account for their action in keep
ing the matter. secret. There is reason
to believe, however, that the matter
has been brought, unofficially at least.
to the attention Of the German authori-
ties, and that representative of the
Berlin government has declared his
conviction that it was wholly unaware
of the conduct Of it's representative.
The authorities feel satisfied that the
German consul will not be permitted
to continue his unfriendly course.
1t is expected that Great Britain will
take steps to prevent the shipment Of
arms and ammunition to the Filipinos
from Hong Kong.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
LIBRARY is IN SIGHT
MAGNIFICENT BUILDING AND ART
INSTITUTE TO BE ERECTED BY
PRIVATE SUBSCRIPTION
TO CARE FOR MAINTENANCE
The Aldermen Pass an Ordinance
Turning Over to the Library Dr.
rectOrs the Market House and
Site-The Ramsey Delegation Is
Urged to Provide the Mill and a
Half for Schools.

The board of aldermen last evening
passed unanimously under suspension
of the rules an ordinance turning over
to the board of directors of the public
library the present market house and
site, with the proviso that the accru-
ing rentals be set aside for public
library purposes. The consideration is
that the income be applied for the
maintenance of a magnificent public
library hall and art institute, to be
erected by private subscription. The
board Of directors and members Of the
city development committee were pres
'ent at the meeting, and loudly ap-
plauded the passage of the ordinance.
Following is the text of the ordinance:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
NEARING AN ISSUE.
Climax In the California Senatorial
Contest Is at Hand.

SOhteSt Is 6t mana.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. THE
Republican vote for senator today. was
the same as it has been for the last
three weeks. The Democratic compli-
| mentary vote went to Col. James Z.
Smith, commander of the First Cali
fornia regiment, on account of fighting
at Manila. The vote was as follows
Barnes, 10; FELTON,, 1; Bulla, 10; Burns,
%; Estee, /; Grant, 27; Scott, 2; Bard,
2; Rosenfeld Oem), 1; White Oem.l,
1; Smith Oem.), 20.
Milton ]. Green, Mr.. Grants politi-
cal manager, who refused to say in
which legislative districts he had spent
Mr.. Grants money during the last
campaign, when asked by the special
investigating committee, was to have
been brought before the bar of the as
sembly to show cause why he should
not be punished for contempt. Instead
a physicians certificate was read, in
which it was shown that Green was too
i'll to appear. A communication from
Green was presented to the assembly,
however, in which Green said that he
had not at any time given a contribu-
@AOii VI diiy hiliO " lllluCllSC oily FOlS
for the senatorship. He referred to
the fact that the committee reported
that there was no illegitimate expendi-
ture of money and that this report had
beer adopted. Should he at this time
answer the question propounded to him
it would serve no good purpose and
would be divulging confidential COM
munications.
Mr.. Crowder a Grant supporter, sent
up written resolution referring to
the statement by Green. declaring it
to be reasonable and calling for the
dismissal of the contempt proceedings
against Green, and for the dismissal
of the committee on investigation.
The house was divided and the mat
ter of the dismissal of Green voted
down.
A second resolution was introduced.
calling for the punishment Of Green
for contempt, and requiring his i'm
prisonment in the Sacramento county
jail. This resolution was not adopted.
it being urged that Green is too i'll to
be sent to Jail.
The speaker was authorized to en-
ploy three physicians and appoint three
members of the assembly to INQUIRE
into Mr. Green's actual condition. If
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-08
WAR is DECLARED.
AguinaldO Commands His Followers
to Fight the Americans

ASuihaiuO commands His Followers
TO Fight the Americans.
MANILA, Feb. IA Filipino colonel
came out this morning from Caloocan,
under a flag of truce. Several Ameri-
can officers went to meet him, but
when the parties met the Filipinos
opened fire. The Filipino apologized
for the barbarous conduct of his troops
and returned to his lines. Aguinaldo's
proclamation of Saturday says: Il or
der and command:
Ffrst-That peace and friendly relations
with the Americans be broken, and that the
latter be treated enemies within the limits
prescribed by the laws of war.
Second-That the Americans captured be
held as prisoners of war.
Third-That this proclamation be communi-
Gated to the consuls, and that congress or
der and accord a suspension of the constitu,
tional guarantee, resulting from the declara-
ton OF war.
Aguinaldo's proclamation of Monday
says the outbreak of hostilities was
"unJustly and unexepctedly provoked
by the Americans refers to his mani
festo of Jan. g. publishing the alleged
grievances of the Filipinos at the hands
of the army of occupation, and the
constant outrages and taunts which
have been causing misery to the Ma
nilans. and refers to the useless con-
ferences" and contempt shown for the
Filipino government" as proving a
premeditated transgression of justice
and liberty" The rebel leader also re-
fers to the former losses of the Fill
pinos. but says: Slavery is bitter"
and calls upon them to sacrifice all
upon the altar of honor and national
integrity" He insists that he tried to
avoid, as far as possible. an armed con-
flict. but claims that all his efforts
were useless before the unmeasured
pride Of the Americans" whom he
charged as having treated him as
rebel, because 1 defended the inter-
ests of my country and would not be-
come the instrument Of their dastardly
intentions"
'Aguinaldo concludes by saying:
BE not discouraged. Our independ-
ence was watered freely by the blood
of martyrs, and more will be shed in