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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
A DEMOUNTABLE CANNON,
New Type of Weapon Adopted by the
kOngO Free State.

The great steel works of the Belgian
Cockerill society at Seraing have re-
Gently supplied the Kongo State with
a new, light type of cannon which may
easily be transported either by men or
animals, says the New York Sun. 1t
is so light that it may be carried on a
wagon or in a small boat. A single
man can haul it, and two men at the
rope can keep up with column of in
fantry.
Wheel vehicles cannot be used in
many parts of the kongo State owing
to the absence of roads, but the can
non may be taken on the backs of men
along the narrow path, three porters
carrying the gun, two the wheels and
four others the remaining parts and
equipment. Thus nine men may car
ry the gun and it's carriage AS for
the ammunition, the shells with which
the cannon is supplied are boxed up by
tens in aluminium cases, each case be-
ing load for a man. The three porters
who carry the gun have a big leather
case to put it in, and the other parts
are incloSed in tarred cloth.
When 1t is desired to carry the gun
on the backs of horses or mules, three
animals are necessary, the first to car
ry the cannon, the second the gun car
riage without the wheels and the third
the wheels and the boxed munitions.
Three or four minutes is all the time
needed to mount or unmount the can
non and prepare it for transportation.
The cannon has n callber of about
two inches and is made of one piece of
steel, while every part of the gun car
riage is of forged or cast steel. The
cartridges are ordinary shells, and the
black powder or cordite may be used.
A considerable number of these weap-
ons are to be supplied to the Kongo
State army. The gun is regarded as a
very substantial, light and simple
weapon. The tests have been most
satisfactory, and it is thought the gun
may have a great future not only in
countries where roads and transport
animals do not exist, but even in the
mountainous regions of Europe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

lake Erie, where the cars are picked
I'D and the contents thereof dumped
direct into the vessel. A large view
is given showing a geological section
IT the formation in the anthracite coal
regions, at the Maple Hill colliery,
which is one Of the most extensive
In the anthracite region and particu-
Iarly interesting as showing the geo
logical formation of the anthracite coal
bGsin Other photographs Of cars used
in the anthracite coal trade here be-
tween the mines and the tide water
loading point, one Of wood carrying
40 tons, one of steel with a capacity
of 30 tons and of a 90 ton locomotive
engine used in the same service, are
shown.
SO far as coke is concerned, there
are samples from the celebrated Con-
nellsyille district of Pennsylvania, the
product Of which amounted to 10000
900 tons last year. There are also sam
pies from West Virginia from mines
in the Kanawha and New river dis
tricts and the Pocahontas. Alabama
coke, according to the analysis for
warded by the Tennessee company.
Indian Territory and Montana also fur
nish samples Of coke, as does Colorado.
This is the first time that an exhibit
has been made either at home or
abroad at local or at international ex-
hibitions of such a character The
usual fashion has been ever since the
London exhibition of 1851 to show one
or more large pieces of coal, with it's
place Of product and weight painted
thereon. Here will be a showing that
may astonish the world as to the vast
ness of the resources of the United
States in this line-the name of the
mine, its location in state and county
given, the name of the operator, analy-
sis and authority therefor. 1t is ex-
pected that 1t will serve as a means of
bringing our coal more than ever to
the attention of the foreign user.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

Rock Island, Ills, May 3-The Uni
ted Christian party national conven-
ton closed last night with the NOM
nation of Rev. S C. Swallow, of Har-
risburg, for president and John G.
Wooley, of Chicago, for vice president.
The platform declares that the time
has arrived when the eternal principles
of justice mercy and love, as eXempli-
fed in the life and teachings of Jesus
Christ. should be embodied in the con-
stitution of the nation and applied in
concrete form to every function of gov
eminent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
TRY Allen Foote-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet swoolen, nervous and hot, and
get tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes. try Allen Foot-Ease.
It. cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures SWOLLEN, sweating feet, improving
nails, bisters and callous spots, Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold
all druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
i al package free. Address, Allen S.
msted, lie Roy, n Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
Two-Story Brick Dwelling House,

the main building 40 # in length BY 20 fl in width
with wing IS Il. by IT., with slate roof. contain
ing rooms, and cellar under the entire main build
ing, brick smokehouse, corn house 2s by 40 Il
bank barn 48 f. by % #, and double cisiern The
purchaser viii be enttled to the landlords share 3
the growing crops, which is two-hflhs; there ara
20 acres IN wheat and will be IS acres in corn The
for the year 1900; possession cannot be given until
the first Of April, 1901.
TERMS OF SALE :--One-third of the purchase
money cash on day OF sale, the remainder in two
equal payments due in one and two years respective
y, with interest from day Of sale, the deferred pay
ments to be secured by deed OF trust on the prop
erty sold T. MONG PITZER
ID. {. WESTENHAVER'
Administrators withTthe viii annexed of Elias NJ
Pitzer, decd. w. DODD, Auctioneer
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usvndicnte" MiIIer sentenced

William T. Miller. the $40 per cent
man of Franklin syndicate fame, has
been sentenced by Judge Hurd in the
county court of Brooklyn to ten years in
Sing Sing. The sentence was pronounc-
ed on but one of the 20 indictments for
grand larceny which were returned
against Miller, the one in which he is
charged with stealing $1,000 from Mrs.
Catharine Moeser, one of his depositors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
CnnnterfeIt "a Note-

Philadelphia May ga number Of 10
cal banking concerns and business houses
have been victimized within the past few
days by the counterfeit $50 note, which
is so cleverly executed as To make it par
ticularly dangerous. Fifteen of them
have been reported to Assistant United
States Treasurer Finney at the subtreas-
ury. Five of these had been received by
one bank
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

National League: At New York
philadelphia. Z; New York, 5. AT
fredericksburg, 6; st. LOUIS .
At Brooklyn-Boston, 10; brooklyn o
Atlantic League: At Newark-New'
ark, u; Jersey City, 3. AT AilentoWi
40 ings)-Scranton, Il; Alien
town. II. At Elmira-Elmlra' 10
WiIkesbarre, 6.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

Hartford, May 3.-Charles Il. Cross, a
17year-old boy who is under sentence of
death for the murder Of Sarah c. King,
an aged woman who lived on the out.
skirts of Stamford, must be hanged at
Wethersfeld July 20, according to an
opinion Of the Connecticut supreme
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
steel Mills 10 Resume.

Joliet, Ills, May 3,-The three local
plants of the American Steel and Wire
company, which were closed two weeks
ago, will be reopened next Monday and
over 1900 men be put back to work.
1t is said that all the. surplus stock
mas been disposed of.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

c. w. Foltz, of Foltz, P. o., Berkeley
Co., w. Va. sells the best all-round
Soray and Force Pump on Earth. Send
him 8, and secure sample complete.
Satisfaction guaranteed. 4.II-3t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

"How did you gather such "A large
congregation of old and middle aged
peoplef' asked the young minister Of
the old one.
II advertised a sermon to the young"
was the latter's reDlY.-Chlcago News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
Trustees Sale.

J. NJ. Jackson, Jr, trustee of the estate of s. We'll
& Co. bankrupt, will sell at public auction, for cash,
on May 10 at O'Clock p. m, all of the real
owned by David We'll, in the town oil Martinsburg,
Berkeley county, w. Va. consisting OF the Residence
Property on the corner of King ST and Maple ave;
the three-story brick business block N Queen St,
and two lots located on the NJ NJ. M, x Compa-
MES addition to the town of Martnsburg This is
all valuable property and worthy of the attention Of
prospective purchasers. 4-I9-Iw.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
Saturday, May 10, 1000,

four miles southwest Of Mariinsburg on the C,erards-
town road known the Elias M Ptzer Home Farm.
estimated to contain
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
Izs Acres,

subject 10 a survey be made between now and the
age. ~
Inc quality Of the land IS excellent grade IL
limestone in good state Of cultivation II is i'm
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
THE SUMNER QUARTER
begins JUNE Fl I ENDS sept. !

Courses will be given in almost
all subjects. In addition to the
regular courses there will be
large number of free entertain
ments ard special lectures and
courses by eminent specialists
from other institutions, such as
President Gunsaulus of Armour
Institute, President Draper of
the University of Illinois, Presi-
dent Mendenhail of Worcester
Polytechnic Institute. President
Thwing of Western Reserve Uni
versity, Professor Scripture of
Yale University, and President
Bashford of Ohio Wesleyan Uni
versity. Teachers will find
courses that will exactly meet
their wants. Summer Quarter
work counts toward degree the
same as work in any other quar-
ter. Expenses are low. The
circular of announcements will
be sent free upon application.
JEROME H. RAYMOND, President,
o2I, Morgantown, w. V
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SALE
OF VALUABLE
LIME STONE FARM.

BY virtue OF the authority vested in them bv the
will Of Elias VI Ptzer, deceased admitted 10 probate
u the office Of the Clerk Of the County Coua Of Ber
kelley county, on the day Of January 1000 and
recorded II the said Office IN VIII Book No a. page
the undersigned administrators 81 said
Elias Nj PtzeF, with said wil annexed. win sell BY
public auction az the front door Of the Court House
81 Berkelev County. on
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w. q. AUSTIN, rlartinsburg, w. Va
w. F. Main Co, Eastern Factory,
AUCTION EERING.

Having procured iicence for auctioneer
ing. respectfully solicit share of the,
public patronage in that line. | will cry'
sales on a per centage or lump the Job.
NV charges shall be reasonable and salts
faction guaranteed.
Z. r. HENSON,
7-I-9o-Iy bunker Hill, w. va
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Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor OF Chas F. Bodine,
decd all persons having claims against the estate of
said decendent are hereby notified present the
same, duly authenticated to me for settlemeni;and all
persons indebted to said estate hereby notified to
make prompt payment of the same
c. II. WOLVES,
4-2I-Im Executor of Chas F. Bodne, decd.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
TOWN PROPERTY!

By virtue of the authority vested in them by a GER
tain deed of trust made on the III day of October
1897, by B. f. Barthlow and wife, and now recorded
in the office of the Clerk Of the County Court of
Berkeley County, West Virginia, in Deed
Book No o5, page I5o the undersigned trus-
tees will sell at public auction, he front door
of the Court House, in MAJ tinsburg Berkeley Coun-
ty, West Virginia, at I3o O'Clock p. m, on
Saturday, rlay 10, 1900,
the following valuable real estate, viz
THAT certain parcel or lot Of land, situate and w.
ing the moth side of Mohler avenue, and desig-
mated Lot No 8, in what is known as John Strines
addition to Strinesvile, now Martnsburg) Berkeley
County, West Virginia, and bounded as follows:
Fronting Oh Mohler avenue 80 feet, running north
ward along the Lot of No. s. 165 feet an alley;
thence southwark in a line of Lot No ?, to Mohier
avenue; thence eastward along said avenue, to the
beginning"
This property is improved by a
Two-Story Dwelling House,
containing three rooms and also by stable 1t is a
nice home
TERMS OF SALE: One-hali of the purchase
money! cash on day of sale remainder in six months
therefrom, to be secured by purchasers note with
approved security, and tide properly be retain
ed until all the purchase money is paid
u. s. G. PITZER,
]. A. MASON.
Trustees
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
| win sell at public sale on
Saturday, May 5th, 1000,
Cooking Stove and Utensils,

Pictures, Clock and Shelf Buffet, Wood Stove
Pipe, Extension Table, Queensware and CLASSY
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
MANILA COURTS.
scands1ous Administration by FIJI pino
Magist rates.

Manila, Saturday; October 6, via Hong
Kong, October 1.-The administration
Of Manila's civil courts by Filipino mag
istrates, which has long been scandalous,
Is now attracting pubncsattention more
than ever and has bsen brought to the
Taft commissions attention with re-
quests for rectifcation, The courts are
composed Of four justices OF the peace
and four primary courts. The magis-
trates are all Filipinos and developments
have proved that the lncumbents are
utter failures as administrators Of jus =
tics. Charges have been fled and evil
dence is in the hands Of the authorities
which it is claimed, VIII show that the
magistrate has have been guilty of the
grossest corruption and malfeasance In
Office. One magistrate was recently
suspended on suspicion of criminal
abuse Of power and attempt to defraud
The monthly collection OF fines OF the
native justices is estimated at St 600.
The amount collected by the primary
courts for the same period is much great
er. The eight magistrates persistently
ignore the regulations established by the
authorities for the supervise on Of com.
mitments. and the accountability of
moneys. They deposit less than a hun.
dred dollars monthly and are alleged to
appropriate the balance OF their collec-
tions. 1t is further claimed that the mag
istrates are in collusion with the native
police in compromising ofIenses on the
basis Of leash for freedom and that in
many instances magistrates who COM
mittsd men to jail over a year ago are
now hberating them without trial, the
explanation being the effectiveness Of a
habeas corpus and the designation Of
special officer to investigate the cases,
resulting in the freedom Of many per-
sons illegally committed as prisoners.
Serious charges OF favoritism have late
" been made against the civil branch OF
Manila S supreme court.
The mem bers of the Taft commission
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
Interrupted Speaker by
Questions.
One Brought Out Declaration on
Currency.

Ann Arbor, Mich, October 11.-There
was a mildly Wild time this afternoon
when Mr.. Bryan came to Ann ArbOr.
The students Of the state university we e
at the meeting in large numbers and each
one made his presence felt. A platform
had Leen erected on the south side Of the
court house building and the entire side
Of the square as well as the adjoining
street, was covered with a solid mass OF
humanity, majority Of those nearest the
stand being students.
Mr.. Bryan had no sooner shown his
face than the boys began a clamor which
did not cease for ten or fifteen minutes
Even after Mr.. Bryan advanced to the
front of the stand, the din continued but
it ultimately subsided sufficiently to al
low him to begin.
81 am glad to talk to you," he began
''if you are willing to listen.
A few voices responded: ave are will
ing"
''If were an imperialist, Mr.. Bryan
went on, 81 would call out an army to
suppress you, but I am not.'' This sally
seemed to please the young men and most
OF them laughed and eheered. Some OF
them jeered to such an extent. however,
that an officer was compelled to enter the
crowd and arrest several Of the noisiest.
After this, while the Interruptions were
frequent they generally took the shape Of
questions. One of the questions brought
out the explicit declaration from Mr..
Bryan:
The Democratic party Is for the free
coinage of silver at the ratio Of 16 to
without waiting for the aid or consent OF
any other nation. By the time Mr..
Bryan concluded the confusion had ceased
entirely and he closed amid cheers.
At the time OF the arrest of some Of the
students at Ann Arbor, MIR. Bryan IS
attention was not called to the fact and
he did not know Of it until after the close
Of the meeting. When informed of what
had been done, he Immediately sent. a let
ter to Hon. M. j. Cavanaugh Of Ann
Arbor asking that they be released.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
LEXINGTON RACES.

Lexington, KY, October 11-When
the bell rang for the first heat in the 2.IO
trot today the weather was raw and
chilly, but the wind gradually died away
and the afternoon was comparatively
pleasant. There were eight starters for
the 2.10 trot. York Boy won the race in
straight heats. but not, however, until
he had lost 5he first two to the great Call
fornia mare Neeretta, who also gave him
a close race in the third.
Contralta, the favOrite In the West
stake, took the race right off the rec
leaving the fight for second place be-
tween the erratic Annie Burns and the
smooth going Ebba. Burns finally get
ting the second divide Of the purse. En-
pire Wilkes, the favorite for the Lexinq-
ton two years old trotters, finished third
IN the first heat and behind the banner
IN the second, Erirange was the winner
in straight heats over Melton who I'm.
ished second each time.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
THE WOHEN'S CLUBS.
FIRST Days Session of state Federation
at ROekland.

ROckland, October 1.-The meeting OF
the state Federation OF Women's clubs
opened here today. The following dele
gates from Portland have registered hrs.
/ Geo. Z. Frye, Mrs Annie D. Clark, chair
man Of the educational committee OF the
Federation; Mrs. T. Z. Boothby, all
prominent IN club and educational
work; A. B. c. Klass, Mrs. Eva L.HOOp-
er, presidents appoiDtes; Sayoir Faire,
Mrs. F. York. president, Mrs. +. Ken
dali, delegate; Woman Literary Union,
MIR. Charles F. Flagg, president, Mrs.
Henry ". Noyes, delegate; Mutual In
provement CLUB, Mrs. Frank L. Moseley,
president, Mrs. Catherine BagIey, dele
gate; Mt. HoIyoke Seminary association
Mrs. E. 5 OsgoOd, state parI1amentari
an with delegate; Conklin club, Mrs. P.
H. Brown, president, Mrs. E.J. ThOmp-
son, delegate; Geo. Elliot club, Miss An
ME L. Lord president, Mrs. George W p.
SWett, delegate.
The federation was called to order at
O'Clock n the Universalis5 church which
was beautifully decorated. Rev. r. W.
Van Kirk, pastor Of the First Baptist
church opened the meeting with pray
er.
Mrs. Annie F. Simmons, president OF
the Methebesec, welcomed the g uests
most cordially IN behalf Of the club
women Of Rockland. Miss L ucia H.
Connor responded. The presidents 5 ad-
dress was concise TeVsw OF the year
F--- r,Tl
as she goes from this meeting TO Call
fornia to make her home on the Pacific
coast.
Miss Kate Furbish's paper, I'm the
Maine Woods, was an artistic interpre-
tation OF the woods all love so well
from the standpoint Of the earnest stu
dent and close observer. The reports
of the biennial at Milwaukee were OF ab-
sorbing interest. The whole country
was interested in that session and. the
business side as reported by Mrs.
Philip II. Brown Of Portland, was list
ened to with the closest attention. Mrs
Brown paid a high compliment to ths
officers for their c0nduot Of that great
meeting and was likewise forcibIy i'm
pressed by the need Of some knowledge
Of parliamentary law in those who are
sent as delegates. Time was wasted and
legislation defeated because the delegates
did not know the force of the previous
question or the value of the dependent
motions. The social side, by Mrs. Ed
ward ?. Kenriok was stereoscOpio IN It's
graphic word painting making US see
the flash of diamonds and the pomp and
glitter Of the assembled beauty OF the
representative womanhood Of America.
in dress parade.
The discussion OF the New England
Federation of clubs, which is still going
on is developing no small mount OF
eloquence.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
POLICE AND CAVALRY.
An Encounter Between Cubans and
Americans at Matanzas,

Havana, October 11.-At AIatanzas yes
terday a Cuban policeman interfsred
with two members OF the Second United
States cavalry The quarrel eliminated
in a general fight between the police and
soldiers who arrived upon the scene
simultaneously.
After the police had shot Trooper Turey
Of ID troop, one other soldier and one
civilian, a number Of troopers Of ID troop
trisd to break into the gun room to get
their weapons, but the quick action OF
Captain Frederick r. FoIts OF D troop,
in forming troops L and NJ, IN skirmish
order, made it impossible for the excited
cavalrymen to pass. Lieut.. Willard is
said to have been slightly hurt while en-
deavoring to quiet the men.
The troopers declare that they will have
revenge and Col. Henry E. Noyes has Or
dered all confined to the barracks. The
feeling is very strong between the Cubans
and caYalrymen, The authorities here
lock upon the incident as a pay day fight
but an Investigation has been ordered.