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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Providence, II. T., March 16.-The
Democrats of Rhode Island held their
annual convention, and George w.
Greene, Mayor OF Woonsocket, was
nominated for Governor. Mayor
Greene received 40 votes and l.. II. G.
Garyin 81. The remainder Of the State
ticket was nominated by reclamation
as follows: Lieutcnant-G Governor. Rob-
srt +. Wade, Gloucester; Secretary Of
State, Miles McNamee, Of Providence;
Attorney-G General. George 4. Brown,
Of Providence; General Treasurer, Al
bert Walker, Of South Kingston. The
platform welcomed the return OF
peace and expressed gratitude to sol
diers and sailors for their services
during the war with Spain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Indians Ready for Dsvntry.

Minneapolis, March 17.-Michael Go
gins, a well-known lumberman, says
the Leach Lake Indians are ready for
any sort of deviltry. They have been
holding councils two or three times a
week. The Indians grievance is based
on a fear that after prospective pine
sales are yer they will still be in debt.
Gogins says the Indians could muster
in case of trouble fully 1,200 fighting
men, nearly all armed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
$4,000 Paid for St. ro,,s c,,n

st. Louis, No., March 16.-Sheriff
Pohlmann sold Sportsman's Park and
The st. Louis Baseball Club, which in
.iudes the franchise of the Browns, to
.. A. Gruner for $4,000. Mr.. Gruner
8 a prominent lumber merchant and
was director of the club. He pur-
,hased the club for the creditors and
eondholders, at the head of whom he
stood with a personal claim of $4,000
Tor lumber. E. G. Becker, who is also
4 creditor of the club to the extent of
so, 900, was the only other bidder. He
stopped at 81. 600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
GEN. BROOKE ToLD TO ACT.
The Cuban Assembly Very Likely. VIII
He Dispersed.

he Dispersed.
Washington, March 16.-The Gov
eminent expects to hear at any time
from Major-G General Brooke, the Mill
tary Governor of Cuba, that he hal
dispersed the so-called Cuban Assem-
bly,. An exchange of kilograms be
tween the War Department and Gen
Brooke resulted in an understanding
that no further attempts by the As
sembly to disturb the existing condi
tons of the island shall be tolerated
Gen. Brooke was informed by the Wa
Department that he had full authority
to take any action he thought proper
to prevent the Assembly from making
further trouble, and the Department
received from him a long despatch, In
which he indicates his purpose to com
pei the disturbing body to dissolve
This proposed action Of Gen. Brooke's
meets with the approval of the Admin
istration, and he has been notified
that whatever course he pursues viii
have Its sanction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Found Margots in Beef.

Chicago, Marsh 1.-THE testimony
the LIST United States Cavalry. before
the Army Beef Court of Inquiry,
proved to be sensational. He was
called at the request of Major Lee. the
representative of General Miles. Lieu
tenant Davis testified that in Cuba
half of the canned roast beef issued to
the soldiers was thrown away, be-
cause it was unfit to eat. He testified
that he had opened one can himself
and found maggots in it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

jamestown. N. ", March 16.-The
Norman elders who have been holding
meetings In this city for the last few
weeks have begun to attract attention
The women's organizations r especi'
ally active in making a fight against
them. Strong resolutions have been
passed by the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union.and the Women's Chris
tian Association against them. The
resolution passed by the latter says:
Resolved. That We hope to see such
a rising Of the moral sense of this COM
munfty as shall compel these Mormon
elders to move on. and WI pledge our
selves to assist In this movement and
to do all In chr power to bring about
the desired result
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
spaIp 10 Amman, 10 powors

Madrid, March 1.-THE Spanish
Government is preparing an appeal to
the powers against General Otis's
order forbidding negotiations for the
ransom of Spanish prisoners held by
the Filipinos.
Premier Silvela and Minister of War
Polavieia held a conference concerning
the order.
They decided that in addition to an
appeal to the powers Spain shall also
send a protest to Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Philadelphia, March 16.-A new cure
typhoid fever has been found by
John Aulde. 1t consists Of arsenic
and nuclein, and is said to cure diph-
also.
The medicine, 1t is claimed, invigor-
ates the nervous and cerebral func-
and restores the antiseptic pro-
of the blood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Had p..n Turning ous ~ Bir..

Boston, March 16.-Unitcd States Sc
cret Service Agent Redfern, with the
aid Of the local police, effected the cap
ture Of a gang Of counterfeiters, who
are supposed to have been distributing
agents for New England OF a New
York gang whose printing presses
We're seized a few days ago. The off,
GERS have been at work on the case
some three weeks. The prisoners are
charged with circulating a counterfeit
S. bill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Washington, March 1.-THE War
Department has determined to muster
out and bring home all the volunteers
now in Cuba with the exception of the
volunteer engineers and immunes.
The necessity for immediate action
has been brought to the attention Of
the War Department on account of the
quarantine regulations against Cuba,
which go into effect about May /, and
which are especially strict in all south
srn ports.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

miiiing company VIII Not Pay stamp Tax
New York. March 16.--The consti-
nationality Of the war revenue law is
to be tested by flour manufacturers Of
his city. Some time z the Heckcr-
J~ones-Jewell Milling Company notified
the Collectors Office that they had on
November % last sold packages of the
flour manufactured by them without
complying with the provisions Of the
War Revenue law, and that they had
continued to do so since that time and
further intended to continue such
sales until the question Of the consti-
nationality of the act was determined
by the courts. The law requires that
every manufacturer of mixed -four.
which Is defined as -four made from
wheat mixed with any other grain or
other material, she'll pay a special tax
Of 81 per annum
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

BrKvEs. Steers. 719 a Q cts per b
dressed weight; refrigerator beef. 016 010
per ID.
CALvRs.-Common to prime vuals, IS 90
q ~ so v 100 ID; dressed veals, 0c.0I1o
per ID.
SHEEP AND LAMRs--Fair to Prime Sheep
"a 90 a SAGA per 100 lbs. Medium to
prime lambs IS. 65 q ~. 80 per 100 Ibs;s
Dressed mutton, 60716c. per ID; dioased
lambs, > q . peril.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Rich Man. Hobby L,d - D..tn.

Syracuse. March 16.-Assistan Chief
Hamilton s. White dropped dead
while at a fire. He was a wealthy
citizen, whose only hobby was in con
nection with the Fire Department. He
fitted out an engine house at his own
expense. He was a nephew of United
States Ambassador to Germany An
drew ID. White. Excitement and over
exertion caused his death.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Hazleton, Pa, March 16.-A tornado
struck Eckley, a village ten miles
to the northeast. destroying a coal
breaker, upsetting cars and carrying
pieces OF wreckage for long distances.
A full locomotive round house was
moved from its foundations
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Adharcnce to tho Veteran Patriots Cause
Assembly WIN Probably dissolve.
Havana. March 17.-Gen. Maxine
Gomez has decided to proceed with
the plans agreed upon for distributing
the $3,000,000 to the Cuban troops on
disbanding as though the military Az.
sembly did not exist. He conferred
for two hours with Governor-Gencral
Brooke regarding details.
Havana Is much more quiet and less
excitement is noticeable. This Is part
" due to the fact that the Assembly
held no meeting. Rumors are current
that It's self dissolution Is a matter OF
the early future.
The Cuban Generals Diaz Robau,
Monteagudo. Nodarsc, Peraza and 9th.
ers have decided to join with General
Betancourt, the commander Of the
Cuban troops In Natanzas, In a public
declaration Of their position. La Dis
custom understands that they will side
with General Gomez. The paper con.
tinues to print letters and kilograms
from all points declaring adherence to
the veteran patriots cause.
There have been numerous fresh
calls for the resignation Of Civil Gov
ernor Mora and Chief Of Police Mario
Menocal, because Of their attitude. the
result Of misunderstanding or other
wise, toward the parade In honor OF
Gomez, and the names Of their success
sors are already suggested.
Another demonstration In favor OF
Gomez has occurred, In which all the
patriotic clubs, with banners and
bands, as well as many women and
children, took part. Several thousand
people paraded to the Quinta de los
Molinos, where General Gomez re-
sides.
The United States military authori.
ties publish the following statements:
I'VE are officially authorized to an
nounce that the President OF the Unit
ed States Will not recognize Amy obli-
gatien incurred by the body known as
the Cuban Assembly, and that all re-
ports and assertions to the contrary
are absolutely untrue"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
To Take a Censu. Of Cuba.

Washington, March 15.-The Admin
istration has decided to take a census
Of Cuba to determine who are citizens
and qualified electors before an cleo
ton Is held to establish a representa-
tive government. This census will be
taken under direction Of the military
authorities Of the United States Gov
erhment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mar. 16.-The
Cheyenne and Northern passenger
train which has been for three weeks
blockaded by the snow near Iron
Mountain, is apparently little nearer
being released than 1t was ten days
ago. The rescuing work train is still
more than ten miles from the passen-
ger train. The snow In many places
is ten feet deep and frozen hard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Ann Arbor, Mich, March 17.-Dr. G.
Karl Huber, Of the University of Mich
lgan, has made the discovery that
the nerves control the blood vessels of
the brain, thus putting the treatment
or apoplexy, epilepsy and various
forms of headache on a scientific basis.
DIR. Huber will this month publish an
article on his discovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
want 70 BE Americans.

Washington, March 17.-News has
reached here that the English subjects
81 the West Indies are signing a memo
rial, asking the mother country to
transfer the islands to the United
States In exchange for the Philippines.
The people are becoming Disguised
BY the apathy and utter indifference
OF the British Government and believe
they would be better on II the Ameri
can Dag fioated over the islands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Herbert Putnam Appe,nted.

Washington, March 15.-Herbert
Putnam has been appointed by the
President as Librarian of Congress to
succeed the late John Russell Young.
MI. Putnam will accept. He will re-
ceive $1,000 ayear from Boston for the
next three years, in addition to his
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Another cold strika.

Seattle, Wash, March 16.-News has
been received here of a rich strike In
the Sea Level mine, near Ketchecan,
In Southeastern Alaska. A vein of $40
ore has been discovered with streaks
that run as high as $50 to a ton. Some
selected specimens received here will
average from 10000 TO $4,000 to the
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Washington. March lett is pro-
posed by influential men of the District
Of Columbia to petition Secretary Long
70 authorize Admiral Dewey to accept
an invitation to be present at the
peace jubilee here on May 20. The
petition will also be forwarded to the
President at brownsville
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Ouarrels in spain,s Naxr

Madrid, March 1.-THE Spanisb
navy has commenced its Spring man
uvres. The Carlos ", Lepanto and
Afonzo Kill, together with the tor
pedo boat destroyers Audaz and Osada
are gathering at Algeciras opposite
Sibraltar. Several quarrels have oc-
,urred among the officers because
here are not enough ships to go round.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Washington, March 16.-A plan to
present a handsome piece of silver
plate to Ambassador Jules Cambon. of
France in recognition of his services
in conducting the peace protocol me-
go%tiations. has been brought to the at
tention Of the President. 1t is under.
stood that he favors the idea, and the
presentation may take place al an
early date.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Fort de France, Martinique, March
f7.-John Sherman, who Is a passen-
ger on board the American Line steam
sr Paris, Captain Frederick Watkins,
which arrived here from Trinidad
with the party Of excursionists who
are making a tour Of the West Indian
islands, is suffering from pneumonia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
ou.en Regent to RatIfy the treaty.

Madrid. March 17.-The Queen Re-
gent has decided on advice Of the new
Cabinet to ratify at nee the peace
treaty with the United States without
waiting for action by the Cortes. The
constitution of Spain gives the SOY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Bridgeton, N. j., March 16.-George
Cooper, who was mAltreated by alleged
Whitecaps. Is dead. His wife and two
men whom he accused before he died
will be arrested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Guarding Aeains. Anarchists IN Rome.

Rome, March 16.-The Government
having received warning that Anarch-
lists contemplated blowing up the
buildings of Parliament with dynamite
a STRONG guard Is now stationed about
the buildings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

HERBERT PUTNAM.
salary as Librarian of Congress, to
compensate him for fitting his success
sor to take charge of the Boston Lii
brary. Mr.. Putnam relinquishes an
$4,000 position to accept the new post
at $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

eign the right TO confirm treaties with
out waiting for a vote of the cham
bers. A majority of the Liberals, Carl
lists and Republicans will contest the
action of the crown in ratifying with
out the assent of the Cortes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
CUBA STANDS NIH0MEl
Military Assembly Denounced
BY the People and Snubbed
BY this Government.
WILL DISBAND TROOPS.
General Gomez Viii Help Pay Of
the Soldiers Without Recogniz-
ing the Assembly.
WILL DISBAND TROOPS.

Another Demonstration In Favor Of Gomsz
In which Thousands Take PArt-Lettsrs
aud kilograms From All Points Declare
Adharcnce to tho Veteran Patriots Cause
Assembly VIM Probably Dissolve.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

There 10 no spot between Duluth and the
Atlantic Ocean do not know. In 1879 l
was in the employ of the Detroit and CleVe.
land NaVigatiOn Co., and for fifteen years ]
was at my post as chief engineer on one OF
their biz passenger steamers. My first boat
was the r. N. Rice, which was burned at
che docks. Then | was transferred TO the
Rubie, which was chartered 10 make thOl
run between Detroit and Cleveland.
"I brought out the new steamer the City
of the Straits and for years acted as her
chief engineer. II is great responsibility,
che position Of chief engineer on those bigI
passenger palaces. Thousands OF lives arel
held in the keeping of the engineer. Few
realize the dangers that might betall them,
and on the engineer depends the safety Of tllel
passengers. The anxiety causes q great
nervous strain, and the strictest attention isl
necessary during the trip. Not for mo-
nent must no lose his watchfulness, as the
human freight above him "a absolutely in
his care
{" For fifteen years I carefully watched
tho big engines and boilers without single
accident, &Dd. only noticed that WaS gettingI
nervous. Suddenly without warning was
taken sick, and in less than o week WGg
prOstr0ted. I had the best Ofphysicians,
week. ] grew gradually wOrae, and at the
council of doctors, thOy said / had nervous
prOStrAtiOn, and had destroyed my whole
nervous system and would never be able to-
DO up again. They said had worn myself
out by the long nervous strain caused BY
Watching AAd worrying about the machinery.
No man could stand such nervous strains
over seven or eight years, while / had been
fifteen years in destroying my nerve centres.
For three long years was unable to move
from my bed without assistance. Tho doctor
said I had lOcomOtOr at9Xia. and would
never be able to walk again,
"The pains and suffering experienced
during those yeaFs are almost indesCribable.
Ny wife used 20 put eight or ten hot water
bags around mo to stop the pain. Those
that came to see me bid me goodbye when
they left me and was given up. The doc
tors said nothing more could be done for me.
In fact had given myself up, and thought
there was no use trying t0get we'll.
1--WE tried every known remedy, and my
WGGe kept reading the articles about Dr.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

the enforcement Of all laws, the prohib-
itory law in no wise excepted.
Heretofore the executive department
has been in measure charged with the
enforcement OF this law in cities OF the
first class, and many honest and vigor-
GUS attempts have been made by some OF
my predecessors to accomplish this pur"
pose. These attempts have in large
measure resulted in failure, and what
ever may be the reason, the failure has
been largely attributed to the metro
politan police system.
Without discussing the reasons, 1t can
be stated as a fact that the metropolitan
police system has been failure, and in
more recent years scandal and dis
grace The influence Of these failures
has to a certain extent reached many
other communities, so that at this time
the prohibitOry law is not successfully
enforced The metropolitan police sys-
tenn has failed to meet the expectations
of it's friends and it's abolition meets with
my approval The end of this system
will place the enforcement Of this law
in the hands of the people through the
judges, county attorneys, sheriffs and
constables selected by them. A reason
able number of citizens in any cOmmu-
nifty can secure the enforcement Of any
law with reasonable certainty
/ have great faith in the people. The
4, abolition of the metropolitan police sys-
TEN leaves the enforcement OF the pro-
hibitory law, like the enforcement Of
other laws, in their hands, through the
agency Of the local officers, and there
1 am willing to leave it for an honest
trial.
COmmends BreIdenthal.
The information furnished by the re-
port of the bank commissioner is very
gratifying. Our State banks are becOm-
ing more secure than ever, and their
condition affords reason for cOngratu-
latiOn.
l heartily concur in the recOmmenda-
tion Of the commissioner that building
and loan associations, within the State,
be placed under the control of that de-
partment, and that outside associations
be required to give security for the pro-
lection of Kansas investors as a condi-
tion precedent to their doing business
in the State.
The commissioner also recommends
the creation of guarantee fund for the
protection of bank depositOrs No one
thing connected with the business Of
banking would be more desirable than
some provision securing the safety Of
depositors. The plan proposed is new;
it may be practical. commend it to
your careful consideration.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18
THIS WEEKS MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago. Jan. Is.

Chicago, Jan. Is.
WHBAT-Wheat opened strong to-day
on the very small Russian and Danu-
bian shipments. Liverpool cables came
I'd higher in the face of the large in
crease of stocks there for the past week.
Traders here turned very bullish and
offerings were quickly absorbed. May
opened A@$c higher at 71B@71hc
good demand for May wheat at those
figures, but selling against calls and
profit-taking resulted in working a de-
cline to 71Ac Receipts here were 220
cars, Of which IA graded contract. Min
neapOlis and Duluth arrivals amounted
to 786 cars, as compared with 731 cars for
the same day last week and 5S5 a year
ago. Worlds shipments were light,
6,6O0,000 bushels, but over 80 per cent
came from this country. The Russian
shipments amounted to only 100000
bushels the smallest in year and about
One-seventh as much as was shipped
from that country for the same week last
year. The amount of wheat on passage
shows a decrease of $4,000 bushels.
With heavy receipts about the only bear
ish news at hand the crowd were anxious
to take on new obligations, and as Offer
ings were light, May rose again to 711sc.
CORN-Under the lead Of wheat, corn
started strong. The conditions, how
ever, were not favorable TO the buying
side, and after a few moments strength,
the market weakened under heavy sell
ing by commission houses and the ship
ping facilities were reported somewhat
hampered again. May opened nc higher
at 37Ac and sold off quickly to 36Bc,
then firmed up to 37c.
OATS-0ats ruled strong early on a
good cash demand and moderate receipts
May opened h@Ac higher at 2Sc, but
met heavy selling by professionals and
sagged off to 27Sc.
PROVISIONS-Pro started with
a decidedly better tone. Prices Of hogs
were higher, and there was a good scat
tered buying with very little selling by
packers. Pork opened sc higher at 5000
for May, sold up to $1O.221s, then weak
ened to $10.15. May lard began 21sc up
at $5.75 and sold at S5.7595.771a. May
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

williams Pink Pills for Pale People TO me-
Finally she said they only cost so centG,
and she wanted to know if would try than.
To please her l consented, and the FIRST box
gave me relief continued to use them for
about two years before | could get strength
enough 10 walk. Il came slow but sure, but
what I am to-day is due wholly TO DR..
williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
"Nearly everybody in Detroit knows how
long / was confined to the bed, and Of my
wonderful cure. II is almost q miracle to
some people that saw me when the DOCTORS
had given me up, but DIR, williams Pink
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

ribs started 2h@5c better at $5.07hQ-
$40 and declined to $5.05@5.O715.
FLAX-Cash northwestern, $1.1SA;
May, $117%.
BARLEY-Cash, 43052c.
RYE-Cash, 56h@57c; May, SIC; jan
uary, 561Sc.
TIMOTHY -- January, $2,35; March,
$2.47.
Live Stock Market.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18

Pills for Pale People cured me surely
enough.
cdr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Pec'
pie made me what am to-day. only Wisil
/ could persuade others 10 do a. did, and
take them before II is too late"
(Signed) JAMES CRooKEr",
Before me, q Notary Public, personally
appeared James Crockett, who signed and
swOre 10 the above statement aS being true In
every particular.
Robert T.. HULL, JR.,
Notary FabISS.
Wayne County, Mich.
The Advocate and news., 1899-01-18
LIKE A MIRACLE.
HOW A LOCOMOTOR ATAXlA.
SUFFERER WAS CURED

The Story OF q Sturdy Englmobr--EaaS
Death was Deoreed ne COnsultatlOR
OG PhysleaAns, but n Changed
Medical Treatment Saved
HIS LnGes
PROM the Evening Ne,Us, Detroit, Mich.
james CrOcket, o sturdy old ScOtChman,
living in Detroit, Mich, at SS MOntcalm
Street, was asked about his wonderful cure.
"First," he said, II must tell you some
thing of my life before my almost fatal sick
meas. / was born in Scotland in 1872, and
came to this country in 1S4S. / am q ma
Eine engineer by trade, and have been NJ
and down the big lakes hundreds Of times