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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Philadelphia. May o. Fears are en-
tertained for the safety of the barken-
tine Anita Berwind. the Portuguese
bark industrial and the tanker Allie
gheny. all of which are long overdue,
The Berwind has been out SO days
Her crew consisted of II men She
was valued at $4,000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Cambridge, May 25Judging by the
speed shown by Harvard's crew In a
four-mile time trial yesterday Yale
will win when both eights meet in
their dual race nj New London. The
crew was in good form and the boat
travelled fairly well at times There
seemed 10 be a stop on the recover
from the strokes
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Rapidly fxhaustine II. Funds.

Albany. \. y May - The AIazet
Investigating Committee Is rapidly ex-
hausting the S3on0O placed AT its dis
posal Lawyer NoSs's method of ex-
amining witnesses Is SO productive OF
words that the money IS melting fast
i'm Stenographcrs' fees
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Washington. May 25.--The following
death reports have been received
Santiago. Private W. Gajewy, unas-
signed. Fifth infantry, kicked by horse
died 21st San Juan de Porto Rico
Died in general hospital, Ursah Tins
ley. recruit Fifth infantry, cerebre
spinal meningitis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Whltestone, n. y, May 24.-Capt !.
J. Merritt. the President of the
Merritt-C Chapman Wrecking Company
who has returned to his home here
after bringing the Reina Mercedes
safely TO Norfolk from Santiago. says
he thinks there Is still a good chance
to raise and save the Colon and Oquens
do. lie examined them carefully. and
what he saw. he says. warrented an
attempt TO save them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Halifax, n s.. May 24-The I'm
perial authorities have decided TO con-
struct a new fortress here. 1t will be
located near Herring Cove Head. south
of York Reboubt, facing the sea The
new fort will contain quick firing bat
teries with the latest type of arma-
ment.
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Save Size snot d self.nefen..

Peru, Ind. May 2J.--Charles Hutch
inson. a young man. was shot by his
wife in the course Of family quarrel
at Arcadia and insanity killed. The
woman says she acted in selfdefencc
She is 20 years old. aud Hutchinson
was her fifth husband
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Washington. May 25.-The Sheridan
Sabres. a military organization of
Pittsburg. With its hand. was received
by the President yesterday at the
White House. Last evening President
Mckinley gave a public reception at
the Executive mansion as part of the
peace jubilee celebration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27
Annther cnmhine ON.

Toledo, May 24.-Negotiations are
still pending in the consolidation of the
Flint and Pere Marquette with the
Chicago and Nest Michigan. Detroit
and Grand Haven. 1t is understood
that the Nanderbilts are not now inter.
ested in the consolidation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Chicago. H., May 24.-The body of
the man who committed suicide at the
Philadelphia Hotel, in Wabash avenue,
has been identified as that of Harry T..
Huntington. member of well-known
New York family His brother is a
prominent physician in New York
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cl.xsland s,nrt. far wa.hlngtnn

Sandusky. Ohio. May %. FIX Presi-
dent Cleveland aud Capt. Bob Evans,
who have been fishing al Middle Bass
Island for the past two weeks, We're in
the city yesterday, en- route to Wash
ington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-05-27

Victoria, h. c.. May 24.-The steamer
Danube is reported to have struck on
the Cape Nudge rocks while north
bound The steamer Maude has gone
to her assistance and the Tees will fol-
low
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senor cn.tllar Diving in spain.

London. May PA dispatch from
Madrid 10 the Sun says that Senior
Emilio CASTELAR,. the Republican header.
is SO seriously i'll as 70 be almost at the
point of death.
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epanl.h Minister saiis.

southampton, May 25.-The Duke Of
ARGOS. spanish Minister to the United
Ssetes and the Duchess Of ARGOS are
i si.s The passengers on board the
ls.N AZ Wilhelm der Crosse.
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months leave and viii go to the Alba
troSs
Captain Coghlan's detachment from
the Raleigh when she goes out of com
mission and assignment to Puget
Sound naval station indicate the APP
probation felt for that officers services
by the President. Having served his
term at sea. shore duty, as soon as the
Raleigh goes into dry dock, is given
Captain Coghlan.
An inferential reprimand would have
been an assignment TO waiting orders.
which was expected in some quarters
and which would have reduced the
Captains pay. While the Puget Sound
station is remote from the East it is
regarded as a most desirable billet.
Captain Coghlan, for his "Hoch der
Kaiser" pleasantries, received a pri-
waite reprimand. but has not forfeited
the Presidents good opinion and has
not been made TO suffer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-10-14

nut the wldowi the poor widowi II
Will most certainly BE- To her tfumtn-
doua trial. and much more AFFECTIVE than
We can really Imagine. To lusc a love
ing. dcvout, and faithful husband In a
foreign land. and for his body 20 be con-
voyed 60 the dark and gloomy grave Ia
the same land are ordcaln which rcquifv
the grace and help ~ an Infinite God
10 bring the widow safely through them.
To have such one torn from her bo9-
ON ana to have him buried thousands
" miles from home viii be- indeed
dagger TO pierce the hardest heart, leave
alone that OF a loving and faithful wife.
lie was looking forward with Inn
monae pleasure and satisfaction To next
year when he would return again 20 his
dear wife and homo. 1 understand that
their mutual incllnntlona were nicely
tuned uniaons. and that their hearts and
work were In Christian harmony To
such b. united pair, their yoke was Him-
ply asfhen aud blessings were cntwinsd
In their mutual hands. Every JOY was
heightened ana every care allcNnted by
their mutual love. Al this should ga
Their from what I heard and saw uf
him when ! was there. But aloHl how
Blind We are TO future events,
But what IL 90 comfort the poor
widow IN such dire atraitHf
First ! answer, God Himself defend
9TH the cause " tho widow. lie nnyr.
AaNN tue MNNNMN AAANA ANA WNNf ahNA
again. ~ VIII never leave thee, nor
foraakc thee" This then viii be, must
be-. the first. the chief comfort and sup
port OF the poor widow. Now Gods
promises are an fnithfulncna aud truth.
Next This poor widow left under
such q heavy weight " care, VIII need
nl the prayers, sympathy. help ana
consolation the members % your ana
other churches can extend To- her
Next She must take great comfort
fr1m the thought that her dear hus.
band died In the cause ~ Christ. And
that therefore he " not gone from her
Tor ever but that they Will meet again
by md by, For the present. tell her
% keep close 10 hor late husband
Master and He will cheer up her droop-
Ing spirits ana bind up her bleeding
am not quite sure. n there are any
children. 20 I cannot orer thcm "a word
OF comfort
A. FOR you. my brother. many Of the
sentiments I have already expressed In
this letter I also extend to you. Yours
u very great trial ! think You have
| lost bosom friend and brother. God
/ seems to b. Leading you through very
strange waters. Hut do remember the
grand words Of Job. Though lie STAY
me. yet win put my trust In HIM"
I only wish ! could come over and
| help you for "a short time. But my way
| ~ quite blocked, I cannot come. The
most I can now do Il 20 Hympathlze with
and pray for all OF you.
I remain your loving brother,
EDWIN VALE.
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prior to Christie second advent, 0s de-
tailed In the 2ith chapter ~ Matthew.
were dwclt upon at some length
Elder Cowlcy spoke at both the af-
ternoon and evening meetings. Tho
Spirit Of tho Lord rested powerfully
upon him. az he proved from the Scrip
lures that more revelation ahould be
given IN the last days. He gave
glowing tribute to the patriotism q
the Saints and bore a powerful tcsitl-
mony To the divine mission Of Joseph.
the Prophet.
a Priesthood meeting was held sun
day morning. commencing ut . o'clock.
az which the Hacramcnt was admins
tcrod. and the reports u tho Elders
given In. The reports showed that. In
spite of the Indifference Of the people To
religion IA general. and their prejudice
and mlnisformntlon concerning Ne IN
particular, the Elders arc finding those
who are friendly and "a few honest
souls have rendered obedience TO tho
Gospel. Ton bapti0ma were reported
since the last conference held In May.
making a total N twcnty-seven Saints
now In the Michigan conference,
AZ the close of the Priesthood meet
ing the officers OF tho church were
sustained Elder Hatch was sus-
tained nH secretary of the Northern
states mission In place Of Elder Gordon.
NNNfNHftlf MNlN w NaNlNN AVN NANNNNs WIN
has been president N the Michigan con-
ference for the last ten months. has
been FRUSTRATED with Illness for about
two weeks he was hOnoruhly released
to 20 home AZ soon as he has recovered
sufficiently Elder I'm u. whitney was
sustained ns president with Elder j. T.
Spencer M fret counselor and Louis
Petersen as second counselor. Elder
Spencer acting az secretary.
Elder Allen has recovered sufficiently
since conference to return home, He
has been faithful. energetic Elder and
thc best wishes of the Elders will follow
him.
The "Nevu" a. n constant and well
como visitor. n anyone has friends or
relatives In the Michigan conference
they wish the Elders 90 call upon,
please send their names and addresses
Co the undersigned
Your brethren IN christ,
J. n. WHITNEY.
PRECEDENT.
JOHN T. SPENCER.
Secretary.
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Grand Rapids. Mich, Oct. .. 1890,
To the Editor;
The Elders Of tho Michigan con-
ference. sixteen In number. assembled
In conference meeting In Muakcgon,
Sept. and 10. This conference was
an epoch In the missionary experience
OF the Elders lnborlng In this state,
~ well ~ to those Salnta who were
privileged TO attend. OF which thoro
were several both from Muakegon and
Manistcc counties. Besides Eldcre
Kclsch and Hatch. OF the Northern
Statca mission, Elder W. II, cOwloy,
Miss Ruth Hatch, rlstar OF the sccreta-
ry, and Elder Jensen OF tho Chicago
mlasion, were present.
II was esteemed great privilege,
both by the aldcra and sainte. TO
listen TO the instructions OF LIVING
Apostle, and all felt a thrill OF delight
upon graspinE HE hand and hearing
hia whole soulod. God bless you"
Public m0etinga were held Saturday
evening. sept .. and sunday afternoon
and evening. Sept 10, At the SATURDAY
evening meeting, Elders Medley OF the
Michigan conference, and Jensen OF
Chicago, spoke briefly after which Ell
der kolaoh spoke at some length con-
corning the privileges then extended 20
tho city which, IL they knew, that
hall, instead Of being nearly empty
would not be- sufficient 10 hold the pco.
pie who would n0olg 10 hear the word
of the Lord. Tho sigma Of the times
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Lltuoton. wotzel Co. West Va. DC,
obcr 9th. 1899.

Littloton. wotzel Co. West Va, Oct
obcr 9th. 1899.
To the Editor.
According TO appointment by Elder
VIM. u. Smart. president Of the East
orn States Mission" the Elders lah-
orinr Ia the Northwest Virginia com
ference met In acmi.nnnuni conference
on october LIST and End. at the Border
school house. near Sincerity postoiice,
Wetzcl Co., West Va. There were In
attendance Elder VIM. n. Smart.
with fifteen travelling EldcrH, and one
local Elder. on account OF ill-health,
four OF the Eldcra could not attend.
There were also present Saints aud
friends from vgious parts OF the
county.
ON sunday three public meetings were
held and one on Monday night which
were well attended. the house being
filled to It's utmost capacity. In the
absence of Elder W. u. stark. our con-
ference president, Elder II, :. Robinson
presided. The various speakers were as
sisted greatly by the spirit of truth In
presenting 10 the audiences the claims
and teachings u the Lattcr-dny Saints.
Elder VIM. n. Smart delivered an ad-
dress on the necessity OF obedience 10
the requirements Of the Gospel, from
Bible standpoint.
In our Priesthood meetings. on Mon
day, which took up the greater part
OF the day, many valuable inHtruc-
tions relative TO our work were given
The Spirit OF the Lord was with IA
bearing testimony 90 each Elder, that
the Instructions given, II carried out
would rcFult In much good, for the ea'
| tnhlishmcnt OF the Gospel truth.
Thv Elders gave encouraging reports
/ OF their lhborH.
Elder Th0a, Evans was honorably TO
| leased TO return home.
on Tuesday morning the Elders again
mot In counsel with the conference pre-
aidency. and further Instructions wer'
given concerning their immediate du
was given In which Elders and people
| had an enjoyable time, Songs and re
/ citations were well rendered,
The people wcrc very Kind and gen
erous In entertaining the Elders.
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with Elder Joseph 1iastlnFs We left
our homes on the 18th Of April ON tho
18Th on MAY we were set apart for our
mission and left Salt Lake city the same
evening IN company with tWonty-Hir
other Elders for the sunny South. We
arrived AZ Chattanooga on the gard and
on the 7fth I and Elder !. y. Huber
were assigned 60 the Mississippi con-
ference, where we are atlll laborlng.
The people of the South are very hos.
pltable and kind 10 ua. generally speak.
Ing. but still we have considerable 0ppu.
sition, or az least enough Go make US
humble and dependent on our Father
for assistance.
This summer has been very alcEiy
here In Mississippi. and some ~ the
adjoining states - that our mission
prcaldont had all the Elders that hud
been very sick Transferred 10 healthier
stateft This left NJ with o. small band
but they arc all heroes IN the holy
war"
The weather II modcratinr consider.
ably. ana II much cooler now than il
has been for some time We have Just
learned that our conference will be-
strengthened soon with some now ar
rivals from Zion. which We Will b. GLAD
TO welcome.
The work ot the LORD Is progressing
very nicely here. We have many lnvca-
ugators and We know that God IT. with
"a. and our tcatimonics grow stronger
day by day. We have learned to fear
not what man can do but fear Him who
rules on high.
All the Elders are well and hearty In
this conference. and the ''Sewa" IL al
ways n welcome visitor, Any Saints
having relatives or friends In tho
southern and central part Of Mississippi
would confer a favor by sending their
addresses.
Your brother in the cause.
ORLEY sTApLEY.
NJ
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Iona. Ida. Oct 9Th. 1893.
The quarterly conference OF the Blng-
ham stake Of Zion convened at AM
mon on Sept. gath and 25th. 1899. The
attendance was large Considering the
busy times. BcaldeH the stake proai.
dcncy and the bishops Of the various
wards, there were present on the stand
Elders John Henry Smith. OF the Coun-
Ell OF Apostles, and Jonathan Golden
kimbai, OF the First Council Of Seven
ties
Elder James Il. Steele reported the
bingham STAKE as being improyins
spiritually. The people hC raid. nc-
ccpiod tho eguncn % Pr.,.. rent Lorenaa
Snow with regard 60 tithing.
Reports were given ana testimonies
Were borne by several % tho High
Councillors; also reports BY some Of the
bishops and presidents u various quor.
umH In the stake. Elder John Henry
smith occupied the remaining part Of
this seaHlon. Ills remarks were upon
the subject Of education. lie also adj
viscd the young men to establish them
ncvlcs upon farms, MS they wen, much
better on than working Tor wages.
sunday afternoon.-A the usual
opening exercises the Sacrament was
administered by bishops John Y. Shell,
hey ana John =. Howard. Elder II. l.
nyhco bore his testimony and Endorsed
tho report OF the stake az made BY III.
der steele. Elder kiflbai spoke 81 TN
principle OF forgiveness, lie read thu
i2nd section OF the Doctrine and Cove
nants, and dwclt az some lenght upor
It's contents.
Elder John Henry Smith occupied IN,
remaining time.
Monday. Elder Joseph $. Mulunei
made few timely remarks. and en-
dorscd Elder Stcolc's report Of IN,
stake. Elders Don G. Walker ant
Jos. Richie bore their testimonies. ~
der Kimhall touched upon the prlnciplcl
OF faith and chastity and prayer. Eide
John Henry Smith delivered an nd
dress upon the necessity OF living ou
religion.
Afternoon Elder Henry Boyce apok,
On the first principles OF the Gospel. El
der James T.. Steele occupied shor
time, endorsing the remarks that hai
been made during the conference. ~
spoke of the narrow escape of our crop
on account OF frost. and hoped that ",
would take a warning from this. ant
not dispose OF all our grain. but keep a
least two years bread stun ON hand.
The remaining portion % thu time wa
occupied by Elders Klmball and JOIN
Henry Smith. their remarks being al
rccted especially 10 the young.
An interesting and instructive Priest
hood meeting was held on Sunday at
| y. m.
Relief society conference was held o
| n. L. HANSEN,
/ STAKE CLARK
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MOTHS,

Elder James A. Hunter, Of the Sixth
ward OF this city, who has been labor
ing as a missionary In Germany for the
PAST two and a half years, has been re-
icaRed 60 return home
several Mutual Improvement mission
aries have been assigned 10 fields ia this
state "a do missionary work FOR the
next Ave months.
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RETURNED MISSIONARIES

Elder W. c. Carver OF Plain city.
Weber Co, arrived home on the 10Th OF
this month from the missionary field
In tho South. He was set apart on the
18th OF Aug. 1897. and labored twenty
one months In the South Alabama, and
the remainder u the time In me East
Kentucky conference. lie states that
he enjoyed good health and met with
fair success.
Elder william Guild OF Piedmont.
Wyoming. called at the News" office
on Tuesday. oct 10, and stated that he
was set apart for mission to Germany
on the 25th OF July 1895. lie lnbured
principally In Berlin and Stettin. and
returned home on the 26th OF April. this
year.
Elder J. Il. Erickson Of Murray. salt
Lake county, returned home on the 9Th
Of this month, from q mission 20 the
State Of Ohio, for which he was set
apart ON the 2sth Of April, 1897. He pre-
sided over the conference since the
2Sth OF March. last. and states that Il
Ia In "A good condition. II was TRIMS
ferred 10 the Southern States mission
on the 18th OF August. srhc Elders arr
meeting with good success there.
k~Fldcr ]. D. bradshaw OF Statewide.
Weber Co, was set apart on the 2and
Of sept, 1897. for missionary work. and
was subsequently assigned TO the
Southern Illinois conference. He says
he had poor health the last year, but
otherwise he enjoyed his experiences IN
the mission Held.
Elder william Chapman Of American
Fork Utah county, was set apart ON thu
eith of MAY, 1887. for a mission 60 the
Society Islands. He remained there
eighteen months, but owing TO failing
henlth he was transferred 10 California,
where he lAbored the remainder of-thl
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STAKE CONFERENCES.

Alpine, Arlz.. Sept Is. 1893.
To the Editor
The st. Johns stake quarterly confer
encc. which was held the oh. 10th and
iith Of September. 1899. was well at
tended with good representation from
the wards even the most distant.
An excellent shirt prevailed and the
Instructions given by the Stake prrsi-
dency were well suited 20 the local com
dillon % the Saints The law of uth-
ins was dwelt upon. THIS Stake how
ever, IL not notably negligent IN it, pay
ment Of tlthca and fast offerings.
Hearty vote was given TO sustain Gen.
cral and local authorities
one of the speakers led out upon tho
divinity % the work Of Joseph. the
Prophet. and or the purity Of his life
This was "a keynote 70 other speaker
who followed on the same subject "a
the cdiflcation OF the congregation.
J. y. HAYWOOD.
Clerk OF 81. Johns stake.
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CERTIFICATES
OF
ORDINATION

The News" now has In readiness
certificates 81 ordination TO the Lesser
Priesthood The form has been np-
proved by the presidency of the salt
Lake Stake. and sample copies viii be
sent free TO quoruma IN any other
Stakes desiring them, The certificates
are conveniently bound In book form
and should be In the possession of all
wards and Quoruma.
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sYL LAW, JR.
w. ]. FIFE,


Alderman, chootaw Co. Oct Z, 1890.
To the Editor;
In March. 1898, received call TO a
minaion 10 the Southern States, which |
freely accepted, After arranging my
buainass AFFAIR." ! started In company
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time Elder Chapman says he enjoyed
his mission and met with fair success.
although he was ut no time feeling
strong physically He returned home
on tho nth of this month.
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Elder y. Fer NJ publan. Mexico.
was among the visitors Of tho Con-
ference. lie called at the News" Of
fice and stated that he returned home
ON the 20th of July lnst, from mission
10 the West Pennsylvania conference.
In tho Enstcrn States. wherc he mot
with much success. The mission, he
says, has been very prosperous the
last two years ana although the num-
hcr Of bnptiama has not Increased
much. Investigators have become more
numerous. owing partly 90 the agita-
ton OF the cncmloa. Elder FAR was
sot apart FOR his mission on the 23rd OF
June lsNl.
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1.-THE MORMON PROPHET"
Congressman b. H. Roberts Review OF Miss Dougars
Novel OF That Name.

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Elder ID. T.. Hurt Of Brigham city.
Utah. was oct apart on the 18th OF May.
1895, FOR mirsion 20 the Southern
States. lie returned on the 10th Of
September. last. after having laborcd
In Eastern TENNESSEE, East Kentucky
aud North kentucky conferences He
enjoyed hia mission, he says, but ow-
ing TO poor health. he was honorably
released 60 return home.
The daily sentinel., 1899-09-05

Bryan is the greatest drawing
card which could possibly have
been obtained, to open the carni-
val week in this city. The peer
less and fearless advocate of the
bimetallic standard and the rights
of the common people, will crys-
talize> into a compact whole, the
silver forces of the state as he
passes rapidly through it.