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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
THEKENTTCKY MYSTERY
Golden Denies Some of the Stories
Attributed to Him.
SUSPECTED MURDERER TALKS
"TaiIov'' Dick Combs Declares He
Has No Fear, and VIII Not Try to
Escape-Proposed Convention to
Retrieve KeDtucky's Reputation.

Lexington, March 22.-F. w. Golden
Is the cynosure of all eyes in the Goe-
bel murder investigation. He slipped
into Lexington Tuesday night, kept
himself hidden and was under surveil-
lance of detectives, defeating the Dur-
poses of all except friends to see him.
He left yesterday afternoon in buggy
presumably for Winchester, accom-
panied only by a detective. He was
absolutely inaccessible to outsiders
and to friends even was silent as a
Bpynx
According to DR.. A c. Foster and
II. NJ Steele, of London, KY, who are
here, Golden denies having told a por-
ton of what Is attributed to him. He
explained that he probably was drink
ing and talked too much. To Steele
Golden said: "Rumors going over the
country are all lie. You will find
out later l am telling you the truth"
Judge Robert Fields, of Perry coun-
ty, came here from Beattyville yester-
day On the train he made statement
that while he was in Beattyville, which
is the home of "Tallow" Dick Combs,
the mulatto said by some to have shot
Goebel, he went to the barber shop
where Combs works and heard Combs
say that he was not hiding or in any
way trying to avoid arrest; that he
was at work every day and would
make no attempt to escape if the Of
ficers wanted him. He said he could
prove where he was every hour of the
day on which Goebel was killed, and
that he was not afraid of the conse-
quences.
meeting was held here yesterday
attended by leading citizens of this and
surrounding cities, whose object was
to put on foot a non-partisan move to
retrieve the lost reputation of Ken
lucky due to the present complicated
state of affairs. A similar move is
on foot in Louisville and Covington.
1t was decided to issue an address to
all counties in the state calling con-
yentions to select delegates to a state
convention in Louisville April a.
Major n. J. Edwards, who has been
in command of the militia in the state
house grounds at Frankfort, returned
to his home in Newport last night on
an indefinite leave of absence, in or
der to attend to business. Major Ed
wards says that the 200 men on duty
az Frankfort for seven weeks have had
only one weeks pay, and a subscrip-
ton fund has been raised in Louisville
for their relief, which already amounts
to several thousand dollars. He says
the men, although many of them are
sadly needed at home, are cheerful in
the performance of their duty
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

From the above, 1t would seem that
Martinsburg is not being overcharged for
lights inasmuch as coal costs twice as
much here as in Charleston 6or eXample,)
thus increasing cost of production; 10 say
nothing of the fact that the lamps used
here are 1000 candle power, as against
1900 candle power IN Charleston, operated
on calendar moonlight schedule of 2I76
hours.
In other words, Martinsburg furnishes
COCO candle power lamps on contingent
moonlight schedule averaging about 5000
hours, which is two-thirds more candle
power than Charleston, provides for OBJ
seured moonlight about SEQ more hours,
pays twice as much for coal per ton, and
charges only $50. per annum per lamp.
By reference to the above table, 1t will
also be noted that the average cost per
lamp in the State is $50. 50; which exceeds
in a sight degree the amount charged
here, Notwithstanding the fact that The
cost per ton for coal delivered is S2.2o or
81 OF more than the average as shown
above.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
A GENEROUSLY BOUND

work of art has just been Issued in New
York at an outlay of over 100000, for
which the publishers desire Manager in.
this County, also good Solicitor; good
pay to right party. Nearly 100 full-page
engravings, sumptuous paper, illuminated
covers and bindings; over 200 golden Ill
lies in the morocco bindings; nearly 100
golden roses in the cloth bindings. Sells
at sight; presses running day and night so
great is the sale. Christian men and
women making fortunes taking orders.
Rapid promotions. One Christian woman
made clear $500 in four weeks taking or
ders among her church acquaini ances and
friends. Write us. 1t may lead to per-
manent, paying position to manage our
business and look after our large cores
pondence, which you can attend to right
at your home. II. A. Sherman, IL E.
IS street, New York. If.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
Don't Worry.

When Arthur Harden awas ing taken
back to Jail from his prelmisy hearing
Tuesday someone remarked 1T looks
pretty bad for you Arthur. aow do you
feel ?"
"Oh, | don't worry over any. What
is to be will be, and so thais no use in
mourning"
Although Harden had ! bracelets on
his wrists, two officers hrded him on
the way backt to jail. H@anted to know
why and he was told lat the negroes
were stirred up againstkin and he had to
be guarded to preventF lynching. The
officers say he said Eyes, those negroes
all laugh at me now. If I'd ever get loose
among them once Id show them what |
would do
Although things look pretty black for
the prisoner and it appears to be only a
question with The jury whether ne will be
hanged or sent to the pententlary, &C
cording to the evidence at the preliminary
hearing, the prisoner does not seem to
worry much.
The prisoners mother is all broken up
and inquiries anxiousIy of everyone if they
think they will hang him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
REPUBLICAN nAss CONVENTION.

A mass convention of the Republican
voters of Berkeley county is hereby called
to meet at the Court House in the city OF
Martinsburg, West Virginia, on
= Saturday, March 81, 1900,
at 10 o'clock a. m, for the purpose of APP
pointing delegates to represent Berkeley
county in the State convention, to be held
at Charleston, July II, 1900, which said
convention will nominate Governor and
other State officials, said county being en-
titled to one delegate for every 100 and
fraction over so votes cast for Mr.. Nc
Kinley for President in 1896. Also, to
elect delegates to represent said county
in the State Delegate Convention to be
held at Fairmont, w. Va, on the 9Th day
of May, 1900, which said convention will
select delegates to. represent the State at
large at the Republican National Con-
yention. Also, 10 select delegates to rep
resent said county at the Second Con-
gressional District Delegate Convention,
and to select delegates to represent said
district at the Republican National Con-
vention, the date and place for holding
which has not, as yet, been named. Also,
to select delegates to represent said coun-
ty at the Second Congressional District
Convention. to be held at time and
place not named, as yet, by proper COM
1nittee, which said convention, when called
will be held for the purpose Of nomina-
ting candidate for Congress.
The basis of representation will be an
nounced on day OF convention. Let ev-
cry Republican possible be in attendance.
BY order of the committee.
{. M. LAMAR, President,
L. d. w. GERHARDT, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

Washington, March 22.-Rear Admiral
Watson has cabled the navy department
that the gunboat Wheeling has been or
dered to proceed from Hongkong to
Taku. Upon arrival at the Chinese port
Commander w. 7. Burwell, her COM
handing officer, will communicate with
Minister Conger at Picking and take
such steps for the protection of Ameri-
can missionaries as may seem necessary.
Respecting the advices from Watson
Secretary Long made this statement:
The secretary of the navy has receiv-
ed telegram from Admiral Watson
stating that the Wheeling had proceed
ed to Taku and would be relieved by the
Concord about May 10 and then go as
usual in the summer to Unalaska, on the
Alaska coast"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

This is Presidential year and in con-
nection with the Presidency there is but
one proper thing to do. and that is, to
stand by the Republican ticket. 1t is not
yet named, but that it will be model one
needs no guarantee, and each Republican
should decide for himself to do all in his
power to continue Republicanism in Ma
tional control, and to use his best en-
deavors for Republican success in every
office to be voted for at the November
election. Republlcanism means the tri-
umph of the greatest good to the greatest
number, always, and 1900 is good year
in which to do better than ever before.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

Before the tariff law for the Puerto
Ricans is condemned, it should be exam
ined and understood. In the light of the
past, and its precedents, ii will be found TO
be absolutely right. and just the proper
thing to do, under present circumstances.
The Puerto Ricans are beginning to see
the wisdom and humanity of the law, and
will soon be enjoying It's beni6cent re-
turns. The constitution does not follow
the flag. does not apply to territory, and
cannot, and never has, applied to II, I'M
til Congress has distinctly SO declared.
SO, a careful calm examination of the
principles involved cannot, and will not
impair the success of the Republican par
tV
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
Almost a Big Fire.

Last Friday morning, just as the guests
were going to breakfast at the Everett
House, a large oil stove which had been
placed temporarily in the dining room
suddenly became enveloped in flames and
caused great excitement among the
guests.
When Mrs League heard the commo-
ion in the dining room she ran in and
saw the flames shooting towards the cell
ing. She cody grabbed the stove, which
was a mass of flames, and dragged it out
on the back porch, where, with the assist
ance Of John League, the flames were ex-
tnguished, not, however, until all the oil
had been consumed.
1t was only through the heroic efforts
of Mrs League that the Everett House
was saved from going up in smoke. Her
hands were badly burned and when all
danger was passed she sank to the floor
exhausted. This is the second oil stove
she has carried out and has arrived at the
conclusion that they are dangerous lux
ury
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
scruGgs For Governor of Porto Rico

1t is said semiolIicially that assur-
ances have been given to Colonel VIII
liam L. Scruggs of Atlanta that he
can have the civil governorship of Porto
Rico. The qualifications which have
brought Colonel Scruggs into notice are
his long experience as diplomatist, his
knowledge of Spanish law and of the
people of Spanish extraction, gained
through his service in South and Central
American countries, and especially the
good judgment which has characterized
his official career. He was appointed
United States minister to Colombia by
President Grant, serving in various
South American missions continuously,
until he was sent to Venezuela by Presi-
dent Harrison, retiring from office under
Cleveland. He prepared the case for the
Venezuelan government which was ar
gued before the Paris arbitration com
mission.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

A knowing observer has said that the
ticket for the Democratic county nominal
tons has been completed. Harry Cushwa
is to be nominated for Sheriff, providing
he will appoint Daniel Sloan, Peyton Har-
rison and d. w. Shaffer, Deputy Sheriffs'
Boyer was to run for the Legislature, but
agreed to step aside, with the understand
ing that he is to be nominated for County
Clerk in 1902. Chas. Stuckey is to be
nominated for the legislature, and Wade
Kilmer for Prosecuting Attorney. Brown
Lafevre is to have the post-office, should
Mckinley be defeated Randolph Ramer
will be ianitor there, and Lafevres assist
ants in the post-office are to be Albert
/ Weddell, Tim O Connell, Gray Silvers and
| John w. Dodd. Editor Boyer will be
chairman of the County Executive Com
mittee, and D. S. Eichelberger, jr, Secre-
tary. Michael Riordon and Hammond
Hunter are to be nominated for Justices
IN Martinsburg, and John Johnson anc
Reddy OConnell for Constables. The
other MINOR officers have not been agreed
upon. We suppose these nominations
and appointments will be made in due
time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
In Peril by Water.

The placid waters, Of the historic old
Back Greek, now swoolen by the melted
snow and spring rains until it has become
a wild, raging stream of water, came very
near claiming as its victims TWO human
lives on Tuesday. 1t did take the life of
an animal. but had not the drivers of the
animal been good swimmers they would
probably have shared the same fate.
Mr.. Robert Miller, of Hedgesvie, who
is travelling salesman, accompanied by
j mes Allen, were out on a business trip
and wlen they Came to Donaldsons Ford,
near the B. & O. railroad bridge across
the creek, about thirteen miles from here, /
they found the stream greatly swoolen
They at first hesitated, but finally decidi
ed to run the risk of crossing.
The stream is usually right deep at I'll
lord and some say it is now eleven fel
deep. AS soon as the venturesome dr.
ers went into the steeam the water fiji
the buggy and then came up over
seat. Seeing their perilous position "
turned the horse down the stream and
tempted to drive out the same side ey
went in, but here they were confr, mt by
a high bank. The water poured tnlgn
the buggy and the horse was submyed,
leaving nothing for them to do bump
and swim for the shore This thedld.
AS soon as they left the buggy was
overturned, by the swift current a the
faithful horse drowned The rivers
reached the shore safe, but soalg wet.
They hastily sought cover andeft the
horse and buggy in the streaE3 where
they still remain
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
McGiGert Leaves Presbytcrians.

DIR, \. c. MeGiffert of onion Theolog-
ical seminary, long under charges of here
sy, has withdrawn from the Presbyterian
church. He mailed letter on Monday
to Moderator Dufeld Of the New York
presbytery asking that his name be
stricken from the rolls 1t was impossi-
Bile to obtain a copy of the letter, but it is
known that it contained nothing beyond
the simple request. 1t is said, however,
that Professor McGiffert at some future
time will give his reasons at length. DR..
McGiffert's reasons for withdrawing
three weeks before the next meeting of
the presbytery was to notify his friends
and his enemies as well of his decision
and thus save the annoyance in the selec-
ton of commissioners to the general as
sembly. With him out of Presbyterian
ism. as he now is, the choice of commits
soners by the various presbyteries will
not be affected by his case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

Under Thomas Jefferson, Democrat,
and one of the founders of the Democrat
ic party, we acquired the louisiana Terri
tory-stretching from the Gulf of Mexico
to British America. and from the Missls-
sippi to the Rockies. For eight years
after we acquired it, the tariff for Lousi-
ana was entirely different from that of the
remainder of the United States. Jefferson
never dreamed that rational people would
insist that the constitution followed the
flag, so as to make the people of newly
acquired territory, citizens of the United
States, without an act of Congress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

The mills of our beautiful city. have
been caught in the wave of prosperity,
now sweeping over this land, from ocean
to ocean. Every loom is in operation;
every machine is rafting out its products;
every operative is busy and prosperous,
and still there is a demand for more OPP
eratives. The rush and demand cannot
be met, and orders are far behind being
filled A cry comes up for more hands.
What tribute to Republican principles
and rulers, and what contrast to the
days of the reign of Grover the Fat Ever
the wayfaring man, though fool, can see
the difference. The sensible laborer secs
and appreciates it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
cbapIain Mcintyre Heard From.

San Francisco, March 22-A romance
has Just come to light in the life of the
Rev. Joseph =. Mcintyre, who was chap
lain on the battleship Oregon when the
Spanish American war began and who
lost his position because .he talked too
much about his superior officers. 1t has
been learned that in Pasadena nearly
three years ago he married Mrs. Lucy
Gordon. widow of an Arizona lawyer
Mrs. Gordon's uncle in Australia had left
her large fortune on condition that she
should not marry again, and to avoid
losing this they kept the marriage secret
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
ImportaDt bankruptcy Decision.

Memphis March ga decision rem
dered in me United States court by
Judge Hammond yesterday establishes
an important precedent in bankruptcy
proceedings. The important principle
emphasized by Judge Hammond's de-
cision is that a merchant, when he
sells his stock as whole. must apply
the proceeds to the satisfaction of his
creditors claims; that it is as much
against the bankruptcy law to conceal
or transfer money with view to de-
frauding creditors as it is to hide or
transfer any other form of property.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

1t is now said, and seems reliable, tina
the Chiltons have declared war on Hon
A. B. White. They are power in the
Democratic partyin this State. AT a con-
ference OF, leading Democrats at Charles
ton, held a few days ago, one of the Chill
tons is said to, have declared: white IS
the only man we have to fear. He will
be elected Governor. if nominated. There
fore, he must be defeated, at all hazards.
And so the "cue" has been given to the
Democratic press, and it is savagely de-
nouncing White.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
PRODUCE.
General Markets.
New York, March 81


FLOUR-State and western held steady
without much demand except for small lots;
Minnesota patents $3.15a4; winter straights,
S3.45a360 winter extras, $2.60a295: winter
patents, S3.65a3.90.
WHEAT-Opened steady and was held on a
firm basis all the morning by unfavorable
crop news and higher French cables; May,
~ 15-l6a73 Slice; July, 70 1-l6a73 5-l6c.
RYE~-Dull; state, 5Sa59c., C. i. f., New York,
CARROTS; No. western, 631ec, t. o. b. afioat
CORN-Inactive but steady with wheat
May, 423sa42l6c,; July, 42szc
OATS-Dull; track, white, state, 32a3511c
track, white western, 32a35l6c.
PORK-Firm; mess, $lL5Oa12; family, Sl3a
1850
LARD-Firm; prime western steam, 6.40c.
BUTrER-Firm; state dairy, l9a24c.; state
creamery, 2la25c.
CHEESE-Firm; fancy. large, white, 13c.;
fancy, small, white, l3al34c.
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania, at
mark l6al619c.; western, at mark, 15lsa16c
SUGAR-Raw strong; fair refining, 3 l5-l6c.;
centrifugal. 96 test, 7-l6c.: refined strong:
crushed, 5.55c.; powdered. 5.25.
TURPENTINE-Dull at 56a56l6c
MOLASSES-Ste New Orleans, 44a55c.
RIOE-Steady domestic, 41sa614c.; Japan.
40 acc.
TALLow-E Easy: city. 514c country. SKA
sac.
HAY.steadyi shipping. s5a70c.: good to
choice bas7lSc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

The statement of the finances of tn
Porto Rican treasury for the month o
January, 1900, is: Balance in treasury
S457 BOG: receipts from customs, $79,44S
from postals, $90,054; from internal rev.
enue SLAP; from miscellaneous, ST..
493; total receipts, $117, 40S. Payments
during the month from customs receipts
$110, 434; from postal receipts, S9052:
from internal revenue receipts, 81. 2Gl:
from miscellaneous receipts, $102 total
payments, $126,S54. Balance in the
treasury, SAT-, 1853. Deficit for The month,
$9,446.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
CHAPLAIN MINTYRE'S ROMANCE.
Kept His Second Marriage Secret
For NearIy Three Nenrs

For Nearly TDree ears.
San Francisco, March 22.-Rev. Jo-
seph P. Mcintyre, who was chaplain
on the battleship Oregon when the
Spanish-American war began, and who
lost his position because of remarks
about his superior officers, was married
in Pasadena nearly three years ago,
although until now the world had not
the slightest hint of it.
In January, 1892, Chaplain McIn-
tyre, while on a visit to this city, met
Mrs. Lucy II. Gordon, widow of At.
torney Robert Gordon, at the home OF
a mutual friend McIntyre's first wife,
an Arizona girl, had died the year
previous. During the succeeding years,
when the chaplain was in foreign wa
tiers, he kept up a regular correspond
ence with Mrs. Gordon. Finally they
decided to marry, and the chaplains
request to be assigned to a vessel sta
toned at San Francisco was granted.
Soon after his arrival the marriage
took place.
Mrs. Mcintyre gives this reason for
keeping the event secret; Some years
ago an uncle of my first husband died
in Australia, leaving an estate worth
$1,000,000 Under the terms Of the will
l was one of the five heirs, providing
I remained the widow of Robert Cor
don. | did not wish to lose the money
willed to me- so we decided to say
nothing about our wedding until the
estate was all settled Lately we de-
cided to announce our marriage.
may lose my fortune, but | prefer my
good name to money, and that's all
there is to our romance"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
Cost of EIec trio Lighting.

With a view to furnishing reliable in
formation of interest to tax payers oil
Martinsburg concerning the street light
log of this city, we take from bullet in No
AGO, issued August I4th, 1899 by the
General Electric Company Of Science
tady, N. Y, the following
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

The county convention has been called
for next Saturday, March 81. Every Re-
publican should take due notice, come TO
the meeting, and vote for proper men to
represent our county in the various State
and district conventions, so that the very
best men may be nominated on the State
ticket. That is the way to win this fall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

Hon. A. b. White, the next Governor
of West Virginia, goes quietly right along
capturing county after county. He is a
perfect gentleman, an able campagner,
and the son of an old Union soldier. We
do not believe that the opposition 10 him,
consisting though it does, of many able,
true and brainy Republicans, can defeat
him. He deserves the nomination, and
will get it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

Congress should give us merchant
marine system Of our own. But 8 recent
of our foreign trade is carried under the
American flag. Foreign vessels carry 81
per cent Of it, and we pay over S3oo,ooo,-
900 each year to them for doing so. II
we had American ships to carry this trade
we would save this 5000, 900, ooo,e each year.
Here is a subject for reflection.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24

Senator Tillman. (DemocraO of South
Carolina declared in the Senate last week
that the Republican organization was SUI
perb, and that William Mckinley, being
a patriot and good man. could be trust
ed. The Senator can talk sensibly and
truthfully, when he feels disposed to do
so. This time he simply spoke the Cos
pei truth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-03-24
Cleveland Bars "The Degenerates.'

Cleveland, March 22.-As a result of
the movement recently inaugurated in
this city against the presentation of
certain plays, the engagement of Mrs.
Langtry, who was to open at the
Euclid Avenue Opera House on April
in THE Degenerates," has been can
celled. The police authorities several
days ago announced that a censor
would be present at the first perform
ance of "The Degenerates," with full
authority to order the curtain rung
down should anything Objectionable be
said or done on the stage.