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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
Accidents at a Funeral,

A number OF accidents were connected
with the ceremonies attending the burial
OF Abraham Lewis, colored, Tuesday,
which some of the superstitious coored
folks pronounce as omens. good or bad, of
something that is going to happen. When
the funeral corteee arrived at the grave
yard not a sign of a grave was to be seen.
For this neglect the man employed as
grave digger gave as an excuse the state
ment that he did not intend to dig graves
in rainy weather. The undertakers were
compelled to return with the body and
wait until the grave was dug.
Upon the second trip to the grave yard
the grave was found ready and in carry
ing the coffin to the grave accident No. 2
happened. One of the handles on the cof-
fin was pulled off by one of the bearers,
but the other bearers held the coffin from
falling to the ground.
AS the coffin was being lowered to the
grave the third accident happened. Just
as the coffin was being lowered into the
box one of the colored men kicked large
stone into the box and the coffin had to
be withdrawn in order to allow The stone
to be taken out OF the box.
The body was finally buried and the
grave filled, but the superstitious mem
bers of the colored race continue to dis
cuss the accidents as strange forebodings
of evil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
County Court.

The greater part of the time of the
County Court is being taken up with the
consideration of complaints of persons
aggrieved by erroneous assessments and
in the qualification of the newly elected
county officers.
A petition was presented to the Court,
signed by Ellie L. Miller and others.
praying for public road to be opened
in Opequon district, it being he present
road leading from the public road, north
TO David Hills gate. The members of
the Court were appointed as commit
tee 10 view the proposed route and
make a report in writing as to necessity,
costs etc.
1t was ordered that the road leading
from Shanghai to Back Greek Bridge, a
distance of about 5 ! of mile, be added
TO precinct No. IS I-2 in Gerardstown
district
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
Comments on the Message.

The President does not err in devoling
the first and largest division of his mes
sage to the Chinese question. 1t is at the
moment the most burning question in the
whole round of our foreign. including our
colonial, relations. And it is very much
the most extensively Misunderstood
n. Y. Times.
The Presidents end of the century
message is essentially a business docu-
ment. 1t contains no fuss and feathers "
and no superhuous rhetor II presents
in plain and Straightforward gage a
summary of the important transacl ons Of
the Government during the last year
N. Y. Tribune.
Altogether the message is commenda-
bly, frank and is precisely what the coun-
try had the right to expect, and no doubt
did expect, as the consequence of Presi-
dent McKinley's reelection and of his
Interpretation Of that result as an endorse
ment of his policy in all its length and
breadth.-N. Y. World.
The Presidents annual communication
to Congress is largely recitative this year:
a narrative of prosperity al home and OF
diplomatic and military achievement not
less than growing trade abroad. Wiser
or more timely advice was never offered
by any President to any Congress. 1t is a
good message Y.Sun.
Reserve is the note of the FIRST annual
message following the second election OF
William Mckinley, The document has
less OF urgency than any of its predeces-
sors during the present incumbency of
the Executive Mansion, and the contrast
with the poemics which increased in
fervor as Mr. Cleveiand's influence with
Congress and the country declined is sug-
gestive-N. y. Press.
The Anglo-German agreement, an
nounced with flourish of trumpets, was a
bewilderingly amateursh faux pas on the
part of Lord Salisbury and Emperor Viii
liam IL, 1t is responsible for driving
Russia into the arms of the American Re-
public. and thus opening the eyes of the
universe to the fact that the United States,
not Enc land, is the deciding power in
world poltics.-N. Y. Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

While nearly every Republican county
n the state has candidate for Speaker
of the House OF Delegates. yet we hear
nothing from Berkeey,which is not noted
for its modesty. 1t has splendid man
for the position in the person of DIR. w.
T. Henshaw. DR.. Henshaw is serving his
third term as Mayor of Martinsburg. 1t
may be he would be candidate for the
Speakership if he had nor heard that our
man Swisher is in the race. 1t is becom-
ing pretty generally known that Swlsher
is the synonym OF get there, Eli. DIR.
Henshaw is the brother of our .ownsman
Attorney John Henshaw-Fairmont
West Nirginian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

The American people have been almost
a unit in favor of this government build
ing a canal across the Isthmus OF Pana-
ma. Ever time the question was b,ough;
before Congress its passage has been re-
tarded by one question or another until
now the excuse for delay is laid at the
door of the treaty pending in the United
States Senate. In an interview, Senator
Elkins recently stated:
my personal opinion is that the treaty
cannot be passed in the form in which 1t
was sent to the Senate. do not be-
lieve that it is the sense of the American
people that we shall surrender our control
of the canal. If we build the canal with
our money, we must control it in any and
every way we desire. If We want forth
flcations. we must be allowed TO build
them without asking the consent OF Great
Britain or consulting with that country in
any degree. 1t is possible that in the
future we shall want the canal wholly
nutral, but that is for future Congress to
decide. For the present the canal must
be American in every sense OF the word.
repeat, therefore, that | would like to
see the canal bill speedily passed, and
neither the treaty nor the attitude of any
European government ought to be an
obstacle.
We fully concur in the opinion OF our
senior senator and hope that the question
may be speedily disposed Of There has
been sufficient delay. When the treaty first
reached the Senate several months ago. the
New York Commercial declared that the
treaty would never become law, with
the provision against the power of this
government to fortify remaining IN the
agreement.
1t is beginning TO look to US mountain
editors as though some power had club
up their sleeves, and it is about time
Congress assert its power. Treaty,
amended treaty, or no treaty pass the
canal bill, we need it in our business
Both political parties favor it, the people
want It, the time TO vote is here We
move the previous question.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

people. they are the product of a condi
ton, and must fina !. itl1, no ". as they
have always been competed to in tn
past. Nations, like individuals. must 60
forward or fall behind in the rapid march
set by the world today.
America is the hub from which goes
out into every avenue Of activity that
which is of benefit to the hlman race in
general. Activities are centering around
US which cannot cease, but impell us on
ward whether we wish or not.
Strange indeed seem the paths 10
many through which we are travelling,
yet it is but fulfilling the laws which gov
ern the human race in its march to a
higher plain of civilization
America is equal 10 the emergencies in
the dawn of the twentieth century. Let
her people look forward go forward with
an honest purpose to do right and fear
Cd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
A Gift to Give.

1t is often difficult to decide what to
get your friends for holiday gifts. Here
is suggestion:
Good morning, Jennie, have brought
you a nice present, said Gertrude, as she
handed her friend neatly wrapped pack
age.
The pale, weary looking girl, who was
slowly recovering from severe illness, OPP
ened the bundle and held up large bot
tie of clear, rich medicine.
Hoods Sarssparllar' she exclaimed.
81 have been reading about i: today and
wished had a bottle
On New Years Day Jennie was able
to be out on the street. and to her friends
who remarked how well she was looking,
she simply said Hoods Sarsaparilla" and
every one of them knew it was this eat
medicine which had given back her
health
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

To all subscribers whose subscription
falls die between now and Jan. /, 1901,
who will call and make settlement at
once we will advance their subscription
to Ian. /, 1902. All subscribers who are
in arrears will be given like advance il
their subscriptions are paid before Jan. !,
1901.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

General Waldersee, who isin command
of the allied forces now in China is report-
ed to favor the destruction of the tombs,
which are held as sacred by Cinnamon. 1t
is custom of these people to worship
their ancestors.and the graves are consid-
cred as sacred spots where all the faithful
worship. The tombs of dynasties long
since past away are scarcely guarded and
no greater offense could be given a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Chinaman than to desecrate the resting
place of their revered dead.
So called civilization should respect this
sentiment. as we demand its observance
by others. we should accord the same 10
them.
What would the people Of the North DO
were an envading force to attemptto de-
strov the monument on the battle field OF
Gettysburg. Imagine a hostile enemy
wrecking the monument erected 70 the
memory Of the Confederate unknown
dead in the beautiful cemetery at Win
chester, Virginia. What cry OF revenge
would 60 up from our South land. with
united rage from the No tn. Then sup
pose this army persisted IN its march OF
Obstruction until the tomb OF Washing
ton was leveled with the ground, to say
nothing of those of Grant, Lee, Sherman,
Johnson and others.
The heavens would ring with the shouts
of protest from every home IN the land
and war would rage as long as foe re-
NAMED on our shores. The powers cannot
afford to permit this sacrilese Cinnamon
will as surely resent this foul treatment
as would the people who are supposed
be moving on higher plain of human
conduct.
All the world should respect the last
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

The Hon. Geo. F. Evans has become
the editor of the Martinsburg HERALD.
Mr.. Evans is not new hand in such
work. as he was editorially connected with
the HERALD some years ago. His make
up consists of considerable vim and vigor
and this will be noticeable in the columns
of the HERALD as long as he has control
of them.-F airmont West Virginian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

At the late election u. S. G. Pltzer, esq.
was elected for the third time Prosecuting
Attorney of Berkeley county. He recelv-
ed handsome majority. Twoyears ago
Berkeley went Democratic. We are glad
it so soon righted itself Congratulations
friend Pitzer,-F airmont West Virgnlan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
man Held. Girl Released.

Penitent and with bashfui bushes on
their countenances. William Strine and
Jennie NJ. Houch vi and Mrs Johns mi
the iuple wh1 have oc1n living al Mat
they $ boarding to 81 ror tie past four
weess under he assumption tha they
were alaa ana Nlte, FACED justice and
la SEA - io-s faces IN Jn q L 3 ers Oh
tie fnCay alter lO0n.
Blusnts {. aseu each other over the
rosy chez H. Of tie Young lady as she sat
eita ller face hidden beneata he bfim Of
broad brim Ten hat cugnzant OF the
fact that dozeps 81 pairs 81 curious eyt ;
we're making d stady OF her, enHe the
la~yets y ege holding a consul anon with
Mr. Johnson On Inc OUTSIDE She fasfen-
led hel yes upon the floor and Kept them
th7re Throughout the proceedings.
Finally tie ~poW-@ow ended and AT
torney Noll announced that Suine waved
a preliminary examination on the charge
OF leud and laseiyiouS cohaoba ion and
asked That a BAH BIZ Tx d Tor the prisoner
until the coming term OF court. The
c .aIgc " adultery will be brought up at
some future date 10 be nxed later.
Prosecuting Attorney pltzer stated that
the State had no evidence to offer agains.
Miss Houck. Her father was here 10
again take her unoer parental care and as
il was thought that the girl was mora ly
innocent, she was released from custody.
The father stated that the girl had gone
away from home with his permission with
The Intention vi being married, ii not be-
log known thar Stline was already the
possessor of one wife
In default oi $3.50 pail Srine was re
manded to jan for the January term Of
court. mus ends the first chapter of this
romance.
Prosecuting Attorney Worthington and
Deputy Sheriff Geesey, OF Frederick
county. Md. were here for the case and
wanted to take the prisoner to Frederick
county for prosecution, tn. the Berkeley
county officials would not give up the
prisoner when the crime was committed
within our borders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

It's all over now, and Commissioner
Bowers can 60 ahead and locate that hsh
hatchery We still recommend Jefferson
county.-Shepherdstown Register.
II you will promise to bite we will mem
fion the matter to George.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Mr.. d. c. Westenhever has secured
Judge Brown OF the U. S. Suprme Court
to deliver the address on, john Marshall
day, at Parkersburg Feb. a next, at the
meeting of the State Bar Association.
A mental feast awaits our legal breth-
rem, one that should not be missed. Mr..
Westenhaver is to be congratulated on his
success
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Hon. G.. F. Evans, well known and
popular newspaper man has taken charge
of the editorial department of the Mar
tinsburg HERALD. We congratulate the
HERALD and welcome Mr.. Evans return
to the fraternIty.-Fairmont Evening
Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08
KIDWELL HELD.

Kyle KIdwell, the Martnsburger who
raised the big riot, was given hearing
before Magistrate Kaufman and was he d
for trial at court, next week, in $500 bail
fo7 assault and battery with intent 10 kill
D. M. Leisher, $500 on the same charge
upon Henry Brannam and $500 on the
same charge upon Rush S. Dittman. In
default OF bail he was sent to Jail. o. c.
BoUe.s Est. was his counsel and on the
other side was District Attorney Hoke. A
large crowd stood about the outside of
the Magistrates office during the hear
ing The witnesses examined were Henry
Elliott. d. NJ. Leisher, K. S. Dittman,
Monroe Stouffer and Officer Braunam
The evidence BROUGHT out nothing to add
to our story of tn, Fl. -Chsm ersburg
keporitory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Hon. George F. Evans has assumed
editorial charge of the Martinsbnrg HER
AID. He has been there before and
couldn't resist the charms of the position.
We welcome brother Evans back to the
Charlestown Farmers Advocate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Parkersburg wants new charter, so
does Wheeling --Intelligencer.
Call up New Jersey they will have them
ready made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Gentlemen and brethren OF the press
we thank you for your many kind words
and wishes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

bleaching" hearts is new one, II the
proof reader serves US that way again we
will use our war club.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Mr.. Mckinley had many reasons for
giving thanks this year
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

What about the fruit evaporating.plant
are you moving1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

One more month and it will be Sheriff
Stuckey.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

This may be the winter OF our discon-
tent but hog and hominy will bring relief.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

A number of statesman will shortly
write Ex-before their names.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

The average Democratic politician
hates the word prosperity"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-12-08

Buckwheat cakes made the butter fly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

posed and afoot. The British. therefore,
if they are to achieve success speedily, must
set raider after raider. And even In this
way their task will be difficult. The Beers
both ride we'll and fight well. and it will
take a strong force to handle them even
In their own line of warfare.
1t Is surprising to see the British making
the mistake in the Transvaal that the
Spanish made In Cuba. All visitors to
Cuba during the time of the war noted the
ineffectioeness of the Spanish plans of cam
paign. Even the paid agents of De LONE
who went to the scene to mislead American
readers to the true extent of the Spanish
plumbers and atrocities could not forbear
expressing an occasional mild criticism of
what was apparent to everybody. The
Spanish did not lack for numbers but they
were nearly all. afoot. The insurgents W
comparatively few in numbers, but all were
mounted The result was that the insur-
gents rode about as they liked, and Gomez
and Maceo, followed by few men on
tough ponies speedy and sure of foot, made
monkeys of some of the best educated SOL
ders in the Spanish army. They crossed
and recrOssed the Spanish lines almost at
pleasure, and kept the field, against every
effort to put them down, until the United
States interviewed and brought hOstilites to
close. But If Spain had mounted Der
men at the outset, and resolutely have set
bushwhacker after bushwhacker a different
story might have been told She lost, no.
alone because of her unworthifiess but as
we'll because of her incompetency.
The fighting in South Africa is extending
In point of time beyond the average calcu-
lation. The disproportion between the
British and the Beers engaged is so great
that the British authorities are annoyed at
the results. They had expected better
things. But as they are moving now to
materially strengthen the cavalry arm of
their service 1t is not unlikely that the
next few months will show such progress as
will bring peace very near If not actually to
hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

The House census committee has reported
a bill which provides for reapportionment
at such ratio that the size of the House
of Representatives Is not increased. re-
manning at 357. The vote whereby this was
decided upon was not cast upon party lines.
1t Is apparently the expectation that the
measure will pass the House in this shape.
thus negatving for the present all efforts
to secure a material reduction Of the south
ern representation on the ground of denial
of the suffrage to negroes. Doubtless all
attempt will be made when the bill IS de-
bated to secure the adoption of a radical
amendment to this end. but the party pol
icy seems to have been decided upon the
lines of the committees action. The senti-
ment in favor of reduction Of the south s
representation is apparently under control.
although the advocates of the project are
intent upon accomplishing this result in the
next Congress If not at the present session.
They are in large measure restrained by
the argument that the Congress cannot
properly take cognizance of political con-
dition which is subject to change by the
rulings of the Supreme Court.
The decision to hold the membership of
the House as at present, regardless Of the
southern suffrage question. will commend
Itself 10 the approval VI tHOSe VIII dppIe-
ciate the difficulties which attend legislation
at present, with the House containing 357
members. The necessity for an enlarge
ment to give adequate representation to the
entire area of the states has been met by
the decennial increases up to this time.
The telegraph and the improved mall and
transportation facilities have combined to
permit the individual member to represent
a much larger area than was possible when
communications were difficult. The inter-
ests of constituents are virtually as well
cared for at present as though the House
were swollen to a membership of 400, max
ing serious demands upon the capacity of
the hall Of the House and lessening the op-
portunity Of individual members to secure
attention for their propositions. The House
is unwieldy today at 357 and as new states
are admitted to the Union 1t must neces-
sarily grow even under the proposed ratio
The reasons for enlargement are chiefly
partisan and it Is commendable that the
majority of the census committee proposes
to ignore all but the practical considerations
in thus determining the apportionment upon
the basis of the good Of the public service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
The Cleveland Boom.

Mr.. Cleveland has yielded to a request
for his views as to the reorganization of
the democratic party. SUCCESSFULLY enough,
the request came from Atlanta, where one
Of Mr.. Cleveland's most enthusiastic ad-
mirers resides Mr.. Hoke Smath, It IL true.
supported Mr.. Bryan in 1890. and resigned
from Mr.. Cieveland's cabinet In order to
feel free to do 50. But he was obeying an
obligation taken at the holding Of a Geor-
gia state convention. He supported Mr..
Bryan again this year. But. es was well
understood. he was but obsying dominant
local requirement about party regularity.
He has at no time been An advocate Of free
silver, or Of any Of the other issues grouped