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The record-union., 1899-08-18
Poster Pillow
Covers, SC

That were 35c and Soc
Three styles, all 22 inches
square, percaline stamped to
cross stitch, and with poppies;
denim and duck stamped, to be
worked in outline of various
colors and patterns; about
dozen in all to close out.
Cushion Covers,
Canvas, 25c
That were Soc and S5c
About dozen in all. They're
of cross stitched canvas, outlin-
ed for working; are in a variety
of desirable colors, some to be
worked Bulgarian, with orion
twist.
The record-union., 1899-08-18

From Rand, McNally & Co., Chi
cago, We have a very neat volume, "A
Manual of Parliamentary Law" by
Hon. Thomas B. Reed, late Speaker of
the House. 1t is not only a setting
forth of rules but a series of argu-
ments why they are rules. The reason
is given in about every case why the
rule is what it is. 1t is a valuable
book it is, indeed, a treatise and about
the best we have seen upon the i'm
portant subject.
The record-union., 1899-08-18

1.-THE History Of American Coinage"
is by David K. Watson, and is from
the press of G.. p. Putnam's Sons, New
York. Mr.. Watson in this volume has
undertaken to present an accurate
general history of American coinage
from the first erection of a mint in
Massachusetts, In 1862, to and inclusive
of the year 1893, and the legislation
of that year. He does not wish to
be taken as presenting a treatise on
existing relations of gold and silver
in the United States. The volume was
not written for that purpose. 1t makes
no pretense beyond what may be i'm
piled from its name. There are copi-
Gus appendices containing Treasury
The record-union., 1899-08-18

yale Yarns" is a collection of anec-
dotes of college and university life, wit
sentiment and humor. 1t is by John
Seymour Wood and is No. 81 of the
Hudson Library series issued BIZ
monthly by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New
York. 1t is freely illustrated. The
stories are crisp and full of merry
spirit
The record-union., 1899-08-18

RoSalba" is a novel by Olive Pratt
Rayner 1t is No 80 of the Hudson
Library series issued every other
month by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New
York. 1t is the story of an Italian
girl and her development. 1t is pos
sessed of sustained interest; the plot
is strong, but not at all sensational It
involves the life of a woman of strong
dramatic talent and is amusing as we'll
as entertaining in the revelation of her
ideas of what English speaking people
are.
The record-union., 1899-08-18

reports essential to the history. The
volume is an important and<admirable
contribution to the historical records
of the nation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
AAOoA . iiho TO operate. Is cents.
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed let
ters remaining in the post Office at
Martinsburg, Jan. 80. 1899. If not
called for will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washington, Feb. IS,
1899. Persons calling for them will
say advertised:
Mrs. Chas. Keesee, P. c. Barnes,
Miss Mary Miller, Mary Brown, J. ].
Miller. Luther Brooks, Mrs Virginia
Morrison, Samuel N. Chamberlain,
D. w. Rutherford, Miss Vermont
Foreman, F. NJ Turner, Ft. Agt. w
N. Y. and Pa. r. r.; William Turner,
G. w. Gross, Lille M. Johnson.
ALEX CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
Dangers of the Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens of thousands who have used
this remedy for la grippe we have yet
to learn of a single case having re-
suited in pneumonia, which shows
conclusively that this remedy is a
certain preventive of that dangerous
disease. 1t will cure la grippe in less
time than any other treatment 1t is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
IL All Rests on Gold.
Portland oregonian.

The Treasury had on the first ofibe
year leash on hand to the amount
OF So3o.43I,35r; but of this only $z8r.
82o,434 was in real mouey--that is,
gold-the remainder being construc-
tive assets Of various kinds. includ.
ing, principally. S5o3 .2r2 854 IN sill
yer. 1t is the gold, however, which
has to bear the burden Of the demand
debt, for the silver, as a resource, IS
practically valueless. NOBODY wants
it, nobody will take it. In their anx
iety to despoil the governments cred
itors the Populists sometimes talk OF
paying this silver out at its nominal
value, but that is only because they
want to cheat the bondholdsr OUT OF
some portion of his claim. What the
actual value of this silver would be If
the government undertook to pay it
out and realize something or it Is
problemat1ca1. 1t we were to start
redeeming demand obligations in sill
yer, all our currency would at once
sink to the silver basis. Or, if the
government should take this enor
nous mass of silver to the markets
and try to realize gold for it, the &C
ton could hardly fail to expect very
depressing influence on the price OF
silver. The silver in the Treasury,
therefore, counted as leash on hand, ;"
is of little value, either for practical
purposes, since it cannot be paid
out at par, or for strength TO the cur
rency, since nobody knows what it
would bring if thrown on the market.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
Mid Winter Excursions to Washing
ton--Very Low Rates.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has made arrangements tor series of
popular mid winter excursions to
Washington, at one fare for the round
trip. allowing ten day limi1 on tickets
including date of sale. These excur-
sions will be run Feb, FL, March 2,
and April 10, 1899 Tickets will be
good going on regular trains of the
above dates and good to return on
regular trains within ten days, includ-
ing day of sale.
Do not miss these splendid oppor-
tunities to visit the National Capital
during the session OF Congress. Call
on G. w. Santman, Agent B. & Q.
R. r., tor full information.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The undersigned intending to discon-
tinue farming, having rented my farm, |
will sell at my residence at Jones Spring
on
Thursday, February 10, 1899,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. M, sharp,
the following property to-wit
7 Head of Horses,
all broken to single line, will weigh from
400 to 1900 EACH L large A No. Mule
will weigh 1900 pounds, fine driving
Mares, safe and gentle.
10 Head of Cattle,
9 are giving milk, and A young Heifers
will be fresh by May. ID young cattle,
mostly Steers.
Head of Hogs,
1 fine Brood Sow, balance thrifty Shoats.
Farming Implements.
four-horse broad-tre wagons, /
two horse spring wagon, ~two.horse
carriage. new, Walter A. Wood binder,
/ Deering mower, good as new, l force
feed grain drill, ! two-horse cultivator,
corn planters, Z NO Az OllVer Cnlll6u
blows, / single and double shovel
blows, 3 harrows, one-horse spring
tooth cultivator, l land roller, 3 sets
grain ladders, 2 sets box ladders, sets
bob sleds, 2 sleighs, l wheat fan, corn
shelter, l pair tie ladders, new log wag
ON. A sets brichbands, 4 sets front gears,
sets pillow gears, sets fly straps, 9 col
lars. 6 brides, 8 halters, | strand sleigh
bells, single, double and thrible trees,
hoes, shoyelz, rakes, forks digging irons,
axes, 100 bushels oats, 300 bushels corn,
lot OF hay, 400 bundles fodder, lot of old
iron.
TERMS "A credit of 0 months will be
given on all sums of $40 and upwards.
purchaser to give note with approved Sc
.urity, negotiable and payable at the
Citizens National Bank of Martinsburg,
with interest from date; If paid at ma
urity interest RENTED. Under $40
cash. No property to be removed until
erms ars complied with,
JOSEPH G.. KITCHEN.
]. W. DoDD, Auctioneer
DIS. j. f. ROBERTS, ClefK
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

In a suit in the T. S. circuit court
of Cleveland, Ohio, the original charter
of Connecticut, granted by Charles II
was admitted as evidence. 1t is said
to be che document hidden in the IA
nous charter oak on Wyllis Hill, in
Hartford, from 1857 to 1859, and
which granted to Connecticut all un-
explored territory west of Pennsyl-
vauia, now known as the Western
Reserve, but its genuineness was
questioned. Our advice to all doubt
ers IL 30 stay away from Connecticut.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Having sold my farm, and intending to
discontinue farming, / will sell all my
stock and farming implements at my
home, | mile east of Jones Spring, and
miles west of Martinsburg, in Back
Creek Valley, on
Wednesday, rlarch 1, 1900,
commencing at II O'Clock, a m, sharp,
the following property to-wit:
8 Head of Horses.
3 of which are good brood mares, mare
in foal. 5 are good barshare leaders, or
will work wherever hitched. 1 fine driv-
er, safe for anyone to drive l colt 2
years old, These horses are young and
have good eyes and limbs.
rs Head of Cattle,
s of which are Jersey cows. will be
fresh by day of sale. Durham BULL 2
wears old, balance thrifty young cattle.
10 Head of Sheep,
fine young South Downs, with lambs by
their side.
7 Head of Hogs,
3 of which are thoroughbred Poland
'hina sows, will have pigs by day of
sale. l thoroughbred Poland China boar,
balance thrifty shoats.
Farming Implements.
four horse Champion wagon, 4-inch
tread; 1 two-horse Studebaker wagon,
new; l buggy, Hellers make; Deering
binder in good order; Dsering Ideal
mower, Pennsylvania grain drill, horse
rake, Buckeye cultivators, barshare
plows Oliver Chilled, South Bend, !
No. SO Root, 2 single and four double
shovel plows, pair grain ladders, one
20 and the other Is fl. long, | spring
tooth harrow, square and A harrow, |
corn cover, 2 sets Yankee harness, B
sets front gears, all good as new; sets |
plow gears, 8 collars, 5 brides, 1 four |
horse wagon line, wagon saddle, 2 pair |
check lines, 5 leather halters, single, |
double and thrible trees, forks, hoes,
rakes, mattocks digging irons, cross cut
saw etc. 200 bushels merchantable corn, |
tons clean timothy hay set blacksmiths
-ools B barrels good vinegar, years old; |
ot of old iron Household and Kitchen |
Furniture. There will positively be no
Dy-bidding. Everything must he sold.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit of 8 months |
will be given on all sums of $40 and up |
wards, purchaser 10 give note with ap-
proved security, negotiable and payable |
It the Merchants and Farmers Bank of |
with interest from date, but
t paid at maturity, interest will be re-
nitted. All sums under $40, cash. No
TO be removed until settled for.
c. N. STUCKEY.
!. w DoDD, Auctioneer
j. F. ROBERTS, JAMES SNYDER, Clerks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Owing to bad health and loss of eye
sight, | will discontinue farming and Of
fer at public sale at my residence in He'd
gesville, on
Saturday, February 4, 1900,
commencing at 10 o'clock, a. M, the fol-
lowing described personal property:
2 Good Horses.
Good workers One A No. ! barshare
leader, the other good driver.
One Fine Cow.
Five head of hogs, weighing about 80
pounds.
Farming Utensils.
new 2-horse wagon, only been used
one year; spring wagon, 1ssled with iron
soles, 3 sets wagon gears, set buggy
harness, pillow gears. single and double
trees. / Oliver Chilled barshare pillow,
double and single shovel plows, log
chain, cutting box, and many other use
full articles. so bushels of corn, 100 bun
dies of fodder. and about 2 tons of hay.
TERMS OF SALE credit of months
will be given on all sums of IS and up
wards. purchaser to give note with APP
proved security, negotiable and payable
at the Peoples National Bank of Mar
tinsburg, with interest from date, but it
paid at maturity interest RENTED. I'M
der So cash. No property to be removed
until terms are complied with.
VIM. A. ARNETT.
L. s. HOWARD, Auctionneer.
W. w HARRISON, Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
Good Government Growing.
(BrooB ~ n Eagle J

(BrooB lSn Eagle)
The government of American cities
is not so honest as it should be, but it
is more honest than it was a genera
ton ago, and it will be better in an.
other generation than it is today, that
is, unless the theorists so far forget
the rights of the people and SO far
distrust their honesty as to make our
cities petty despotisms in the manage.
meut of whose affairs none but a
chosen few may share. The refusal
to permit the negroes to vote in the
South is sign of promise rather than
an evidence OF the inability OF Ameri.
cans to solve the problems to which
they set themselves. The negroes
are unfit for suffrage today. TheiI
best men admit it. If government Is
to exist at all it must be maintained
by those fit to govern themselves. II
IS right aud just that such qualifiea
tons for voting be formulated in the
South as will keep the ignorant and
the viscious from making life and
property unsafe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

VIM. Hurd and Geo. Palmer were
arrested Saturday night by officer
Ptzer, for stealing coal from. the b.
& O. railroad. They were given a
hearing before Justice Martin Monday
morning, but sufficient evidence
could not be found to convict them
and they were released. The men
had big pile of about 500 pounds of
coal piled up near the bridge over the
Tuscarora. back of the shops. No
one saw them taking 1t of the cars
and they were not convicted This
is the third or fourth time Hurd has
been before the justice tor petit lar
ceny and if he had been found guilty
this time it would have been a peni-
tertiary ofense.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

The enormous volume of bank
clearances shows that our domestic
traded not only at high water mark
but at mark so much greater than
any other high water mark that tells
the story of happy experiences in
other times that there is almost Mt
comparison to be made. The record
is like that made by the yacht Amer
lea. when she won the race off Cowes.
which was so much the first that
Queen Victoria was told there was no
second Not until December did
there begin to be full understanding
of the wonderful prosperity that has
taken possession of this country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
4 CONSPIRACY THAT DID NOT
CONSpTRE.


On several different occasions the
Republicans of this State have been
held up by Democratic highwaymen
and compelled to surrender victories
honestly gained at the ballot box
We were robbed ola U. S. Senator
in 1886
In 1888 the Governor and other
State officers, three members Of Con-
q ress and other officials were either
compelled to submit to fraud or else
engage in costly contests.
Through chicanery Democrats won
in 1890 and 'e2. Beaten badly in
1894 aud go. they shouted fraud.
AT the last election Republicans won
by 4 900 majority and elected a ma.
iority Of the Legislature.
John r. McGraw yelled fraud and
at once proceeded to commit fraud
Defeated in his Congressional aspi
rations after conducting the most ras-
cally campaign on record he deter
mined to steal seat in the Senate.
Every Republican with fewer than
100 majority for the Legislature was
attacked. He won in the Iewis-W Web
ster district, gaining two seats, IN.
suring a majority of one in the House
of Delegates. He was also successful
in the Monroe county case but was
checkmated in the Taylor county
steal OF this latter the Calhoun
Chronicle, a Democratic newspaper,
published in Democratic county,
says:
"From all the circumstances we are
OF the opinion that there was crooked.
ness in the Taylor county case. We
believe that Brohard (Republican) was
elected in that county, and that the
ballots were tampered with after leav
ing the election commissioners. And
we do hope that the authorities will
hunt down the william who did 1t and
give him such dose that will deter
others from a like undertaking.
Trifling with and thwarting the will
of the people as expressed at the polls,
is crime against society, so damna-
BILE in its nature that it ought to be
sunk to the bottomless pit of HI"
The positive determination Of Re-
publican leaders prevented McGraw
from consummating his rascally
scheme. The ''eye. tor an.eye" pro-
gramme won because it compelled the
conservative element of the Demo
cratic party to stop and think OF the
consequences which must ensue.
McGraw was virtually cast overheard
as such Jonahs usually are and the
will of the majority as expressed at
the polls won.
The fair fame and good name of the
State was preserved. Notice was
given that the DAYS of political ras-
cality are ended in West Virginia.
1t was a triumph OF the right that will
in the years to come rebound to our
credit. Enterprise and business will
come amongst us and the natural re
sources will develop, forever ending
the fear of Bourbon supremacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

In newspaper comment it may be
noticed that all the argument is
against the present system of having
United States Senators chosen by the
State Legislature and in favor OF a
change to popular election. If the
present system which has existed
ever since the adoption of the consti-
tuition, has any support it is not
among the newspapers. A bill is
now before the West Virginia Legis
lature to enact law electing Sena-
tors by the voice of the people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

A fTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY.
~ WHERE for The story ~ the Philip
pines" by Murat Halstead. comm issioned by
the Government as nffie al II ista Ian to the
War Department The book was written In
army camps at san Francisco. on the Pacific
with General Merritt. in the hospitals at
Honolulu, in Hong Kong In the American
trenchs 8 at Manila, IN the insurgept camps
with Aguinaldo. on the deck OF the Olympia
with Dewey, and In the roar of battle at the
fall OF Manila. Bonanza for agents. Brimful
OF original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot LARGE book.
Low prices. Big profits. Freight paid.
free. Address, r. T. Barber, Sec'y, star In
surance Bldg, Chicago. 80
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
At Cross Purposes.

CHARLESTON. w. VA, Feb. 1t
is pretty generally understood thai
the appropriations for the various in.
stitutious will be cut short by the
Democrats of the House refusing to
vote for appropriating more than will
just barely run the public institutions
II senator Kidd is given his seat they
may consider the matter of being NOR
liberal. The two Houses are at log
gerheads, and as very little legislation
Is being done it is believed that tn,
general appropriation bill will be Gu
short. The House passes a bill and
the Senate refuses to pass it, and vice
versa. The usual committees to visif
the State institutions cannot be agreed
upon and it is quite probable thai
each body, instead of sending join
committees, will each send its owl
committee.
A resolution was introduced in the
House today requesting the Senator
and Representatives In Congress from
this State TO exercise their influenc,
to secure the proposal of an amend
ment to the constitution of the United
States providing for the election OF
United States senators by direct vote
Of the people. 1t was adopted by a
vote of 81 to A.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
3 81 b

If you want to get the great
est value in useful goods you
ever did, send for samples and
see what splendid Dress Goods
and Silks are being closed out.
Odd and surplus lines-at
prices that don't near touch
what the goods cost us.
Dress Goods-Novelties and
Plain Mixtures-15c, Csc, 35c,
SOC.
Silks soc, Csc, 75c-including
lots of fine evening silks.
Broken lines-but good goods
-choiceness always feature
here.
When you see the styles and
qualities, and let the goods
prove what we say, you'll want
TO buy in your pocketbook's in
terest-and all who are buyers
will get their moneys worth
such as never before heard of.
It's worth prompt attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

There is not the slightest founda
ton for the sensational reports sent
from Washington about the admins
tration being worried over the antics
of Agoncillo, the agent of Aguinaldo,
in Washington, who has been doing
some fool talking, in the newspapers
and elsewhere. Secretary Hay is
authority for the statement that
Agoncillo's name had never been call
ed at a Cabinet meeting, and that
President Mckinley has never even
had his attention called to the pres
ence OF the little Filipino in Wash
ington, except by the newspapers. !
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

Rev. Haptonstall, member of the
House from Fayette county, is too
good for this mundane sphere. The
contrary juryman who knows more
than eleven others is not in it with
him. He is one opposed to fifty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

When the Democrats of this State
pinned their faith to John McGiaw,
practically ignoring Senator Faulkner.
the Herald warned them that disaster
would follow. Our advice was ignored
and the truth of the prediction is
manifest
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of
Magdaline Kline, deceased, all per-
sons having claims against the estate are
notified to come forward and present
same, properly authenticated for settle
ment, and all persons knowing them
selves indebted to said estate by note or
otherwise are requested TO come forward
and make settlement.
VIM. r. KLINE,
Admir- of Magdaline Kline, deceased
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

If the Democrats of the House de-
sire to be fair, let them seat Via and
Brohard and honestly investigate the
Lewis Webster steal. Such action
would rebound to their credit and re-.
move much of the odium now resting
on the party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

In reply to numerous inquiries, we
state that Mrs. o. NJ. Ruark is not
dead, is not sick and has not been
sick. How the report of her illness
and death originated is unknown.
The solicitude of numerous friends is
highly appreciated and it affords us
double pleasure to relieve their anx-
iety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

During the 1897. session of the Leg
islature, Democrats insisted that ev-
erything should be non partisan.
Now, the House aims to be strictly
partisan. Fortunately, the Senate
has very rigid spinal column.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

The ground hog did not see his
"shadder' here, hut it was plainly
visible at other points. Such double
dealing is severe on superstition.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

The House has passed the "Imper-
ial' military bill authorizing an Army
as large as 100, 900 men, and If the
Filipinos do not behave themselves
we may need the bulk of them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

On Monday the Senate will vote on
the Spanish treaty. Then it will be
known whether the "aunties" are
strong enough to force an extra SEES
sion of Congress
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

Wheeling celebrated the election of
Senator Scott by chasing a Democratic
mayor. Other counties than Berke-
ley need fresh supply of gunption.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

Mr.. George Harmon, one of the
wealthiest men in West Virginia, and
once candidate for Congress against
Hon. William l.. Wilson, died suddenly
near Petersburg. few DAYS ago.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-04

Democrats are opposed to fees. For
twenty five years fees were all right
Now change is demanded because
they are not enjoying the fees.