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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14

SCHENECTADY, n. ", Dee 70
Dorm Turnhull highway commission
or of the town Of Rotterdam, was kill
ed by an explosion of dynamite at Put
MANS grove, near this city. The body
was completely dismembered and the
fragments scattered for a considerable
liSianne.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14

PENSACOLA. Fla, Dec. l.. = The
strike of the fishermen which was be-
gun here ten days ago has spread until
about 700 men are out. There seems
no prospect mt this time of settle
ment. All the fishing smacks have
been dismantled, lowed across the bay
and anchored in a cove.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14

ALBANY, y. y, Dec 12.-The in
dications are that the amendment to
the state constitution prohibiting the
~islature from passing local or spe.
cal acts eXempting property from tax.
a,lon has been adopted by majority
oil 5.G3G votes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
lUCTlOREERlEG.

tIawng procured licence for auctioneer
ing. respectfully solicit share OF the
public patronage in that line, viii cry
sales on a PEE centage or lump the Job.
Nv charges shall Ne reasonable and salts
faction guaranteed
E. r. HENSON,
7-I-ooIy Bunker tflll, w. va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
Yerkes Gets London Award.

LONDON, Dec. II. = The British
board of trade has officially issued it's
award in favor of the Charles L.
Yerkes system of electrification for
London underground railroads.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
New York Markets.

FLOUR-State and western dull, easy
and q shade lower to SELL Minnesota pat
epts, $S.9odS4.25; winter straights, $3.50
4T5; winter extras. $2soQ3.ls; winter pat
ents, $375d4.1o.
WHEAT-Opened firm on Unexpectedly
higher cables, but later yielded to foreign
selling and local realizing; toward noon
prices rallied again on covering March,
S7AGS7Ssc.; May. Sc 5-16aS7lsc.
RYE Easy; state, 67G6Sc., c. /. f. New
York, CARROTS; No. 2 western. 72Ac., (, o.
GORN-up a little with wheat and then
sold off because of liquidation. May. 7l14
OATS-Slow and easier: track. white.
state, 54G5Sc.; track. white, western, 54m
PoRK-steady; mess, sl6.5oal7.5o; fam
uy, $l7lti750.
LARD = Steady; prime western steam
l025c
BIYTTER-S Steady; state dairy i5023hc.
creamery l6025lsc.
Firm; fancy. large Septem-
Der l0010Ac.; fancy, small. September
l0AGllc; late made. best, large, 9Ac.
late made best small, 10dtloi4c.
EGGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania
260g7c; western. at mark. 26c.
s 9-32c. centrifugal, SO test, 3&tc; refined
steady. crushed, 5.40c.; powdered. Sc
TURP ENTINE-Barely steady at 37s4@
MoLAssEs- Steady; New Orleans, s7q
TALLow-steady; city. 5NGsc.; coun-
try, 6Q6zc.
HAY-steady; shipping. eOQs5n: good to
choice. s2lz9s2kc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14

CUMBERLAND Md, Dee. 12.-Mrs.
James McDermott, aged 100 years, is
dead Mt Cos, Upshur county, w. Va.
Several aged children survive her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
STO KHOLDERS MEETING

The Stockholders Of the National Bank Of Mar
nsburg are hereby notified that the annual election
for eleven az Directors for the ensuing year
will be hello the Bask on Tuesday the I4h day OF
January. Ia1a between the hours Of we've and one
O'clock. GEO. S. HILL,
ra-,.6t Cashier
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
ADMINISTRATORS no 1ICE.

Haw~g qualified as administrator of the estate of
Richard L. Thomas, deceased, all parties hoicing
claims against said estate will please present Them
properly authenticated to the undersigned and those
knowing themselves be Indebted 10 said estate will
please ome forward and make settlemen. without
further delay. }. ARROW,
Ito Administrator.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
FOltz p. ..

Foltz p. o. Last week the lev fet-
tiers of winter sllenced many a twit-
tering stream.
The students of Shepherd college
gave the faculty a grand reception
Friday night.
Since winter has set in the malaria
germs seem to be frozen our, as the
health of the people is very good III
this nelghborhood.
Great preparations are being made
at Bedington by the s S. for the hol-
iday services.
On last Sunday evening the Jr.,
League, under the management of q.
W. Foltz as president and Mrs. Da-
vid Anderson superintendent, held a
union meeting with the Sr. League
in the church. AS the Jr., League
convenes every Wednesday at noon
IN the day school, it was the first
time they made their appearance be-
fore large crowd but their knowl-
edge of the Word was commendable,
and a surprise to many.
We agree with your correspondent
DAISY, and heartily endorse the sen.
timent expressed. The Martinsburg
Herald is household word, and 1t
should be in every home in the
country. correspondents should solic-
it subscriptions for it that the people
might know what is going on in cur
country and metropolis, we pity the
family that does not take q county
paper, but remain ignorant of the
news of the country when it can he
obtained at a cost that every family
can afford.
Mountain Grove.
Mountain Grove, Dec. l2-FarmeIs
are through getting in their corn and
are now getting in their winter wood
Mr.. Charles. Myers and family wei 9
the guests of Mr.. W. W. Cof1nberger
Sunday
Mr.. S. NJ. Candy, was i'll Martins
uurg, on business, SATURDAY..
Mr.. Luther Miller Is on the sick
list at this writing.
MIR. Chas. Cradle was the guest OF
of Mr.. j. Myers, SUNDAY.
Mr.. Wesley"Turner. OF Tomahawk
was in our vicinity on busienss, one
day this week.
"Look Out. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
FOR SALE.

Two fire young mules, one rising years aud the
other4 years old FMcCORMiCK,
s-la-h Falling Waters, Berkeley Co., Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
Three Thousand Mormon Converts

CUMBERLAND Md, Dec. 12.-It is
conservatively estimated that the Nor
mons have made 5000 converts in the
mountain counties of West Virginia
this year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
CORRESPONDENCE.


Baxter, Dec. III, We are having
very fine weather at this writing.
Mrs. Noble Harper and Emma Kee-
seeker are visiting friends at Han
cock, Md, this week.
Mr.. Chas. DeHaven g. son moved
their sawmill from our village last
week. to the vicinity of Tomahawk.
There will be prayer meeting at
Providence Sunday night.
Mr.. James Shriver, who has been
visiting his parents, returned to Han
cock. Md. Yesterday.
Mr.. Rolly Albright and son, Ernest
passed through here yesterday on
their way to Jones Springs.
Mr.. Hoawrd Harper and Ed. Nc
Millln took flying trip to Hedges
vile Sunday evening.
Preaching at the chapel beginning
at three O'Clock.
Master Guy Harper, called on Mas
ter Guy Edwards Sunday last.
One of our young men was in an
inquietude state, but we think he got
all right Sunday. Wickllffe. y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
notice TO TAXPAYERS.

Taxes for 1901 are now due aud payable at the
SherifPs Office. Please come forward and settle
ihout further notice Interest will be charged from
January 1st, iooa 4. L. sTUCkGY,
1890 sheriff of Berkeley Go
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-12-14
onahawk.


Tomahawk. w. Va. Dec. 12-The
cold North wind seems to be coming.
Miss Bessie Murphy visited her
grandparents. Sunday.
Mrs. Rebecca Snyder, and two chill
dren were visiting Mrs. Lang, Sun
day.
Game is getting scarce. but it
seems as though some of our farmers
are measuring rabbits by the half
busbel
Mr.. George Siler. drove through
our vicinity Sunday last. Seems like
old times again. George.
Mrs. Jane Pitzer. visited Miss Nan
ME Murphy a short time ago.
Mr.. James Snyder. of Ohio, is WIS.,
iting relatives and friends here.
Mr.. Philip Evarhart and wife, were
Visiting their parents last Sunday.
Mr.. Emory and family were visit
ing their parents here.
Mr.. Leonard Snyder. and wife, call
ed on Mr.. Robert. Plotner Monday
night.
Mr. Ambrose Anderson drove
through our vicinity one day this
week.
Some time ago some ladies and gen.
tleman were crossing the creek at W.
X. Murphy $. and the log slipped in
the wafer. Also the ladies and gen.
tlemen.
Find OUT
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
MADE A CHURCH ISSUE.
Church i'm boston Suspended for
Becoming American Citizen.

Boston, Oct. 2I.->James Jackson, OF
Cambridge, who was suspended from
membership in the Second Reformed
Presbyterian church because in be-
coming an American citizen he took
oath to uphold the constitution of the
United States, proposes to fight the
ruling. The case is probably one of
the strangest of its kind ever called
to the attention of the people of
Massachusetts. Jackson is Scotch
man by birth, but now, after ten
years here, he has taken out natural
ization papers. Rev. j. NJ. Foster, pas
tor of the church from which Jack
son is suspended, is quoted as making
the following statement in regard to
the case:
I'VE look upon the constitution of the
United States as an immoral document
and as an INSULT to the Almighty, in that II
makes no mention whatever Of God, and
claims for the people that sovereign power
which belongs to God alone. We refuse to
accept the constitution thus defective and
cannot swear allegiance to It,"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
LIFE CRUSHED OUT.
Automobile Cnpsixes and Kills r.
II. Benedict Near West
Point, n. Y.

West Point, n. Y, Oct. 21.--An acci-
dent occurred near here Saturday aft
ernoon which resulted in the death
of Frederick II. Benedict, son of E. c.
Benedict, an intimate friend of for
mer President Cleveland, and the ia
tai injury of Granville Kane, guest of
Mr.. Benedict. Mr.. Benedict and Mr..
Kane, with chauffeur, started from
Tuxedo in an automobile for West
Point to attend the football game. A
thunderstorm came up and the fall of
rain made the roadway slippery. In
descending hill the chauffeur lost
control and ran into a breakwater
with such violence as to upset the ma
chine. Mr.. Kane was thrown under
the magazine, which weighed 400
pounds. The automobile then toppled
entirely over and Mr.. Benedict was
crushed beneath its weight. The ac-
cident occurred about two miles north
of Central Valley
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
EXPECT HARD FIGHTING.
American Troops I'm snmnr Are Be-
Ing observation-disclosures
to lie Stamped Out.

Manila, Oct. 21.-Reenforcement S
are being rushed to Samar. Three
hundred and thirty marines, under
Lieut.. Col. Mancil c. Goodrell, have
gone there on board the United States
cruiser New York, and two battalions
of the Twelfth infantry will start inn
mediately for the same destination.
The troops in Samar anticipate hard
fighting. Brig. Gen. Jacob II. Smith, who
is in command, has visited most of the
ports and instructed the commanders
that the insurrection must be ham
mered out. and Gen. Lukban, the in
surgent leader, captured. Already the
movement of troops has begun.
United States officers from other
provinces that were supposed to be
pacified have recently arrived in Ma
Mia, and they say that the news of
American disasters spreads like Wild
fire among the natives, who scarcely
attempt to conceal their delight.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
AGAINST ANARCHY.
National bureau of Identification
Takes Important Action Urging
Congress to Pass Law

Washington, Oct. 1s.-The board OF
governors of the national bureau of
Identification, comprising leading po-
lice chiefs and the head of the Pinker-
ton detectives. Thursday adopted a
recommendation to be urged on con-
gress for legislation looking to the
suppression of anarchy. The recon-
mendation, which will be forwarded
to each member of the National Asso-
citation of Chiefs of Police, urges the
necessity for congressional legisla-
ton defining anarchy and authoriz-
ing all police officers to arrest and
prosecute all such offenders under
that law who may be found within
their jurisdictions. The board fur
Their recommends that all police and
city marshals use their utmost en-
deavors to impress on their respective
senator's and representative in con-
gress the necessity for immediate ac-
tioD
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
OFFICERS OF THE BROOKLYN.
They Add Their Testimony in DehaIi
of SchIcy.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE officers CT
Admiral Schley's flagship, the Brooklyn.
occupied the attention OF the Schley court
of inquiry for Wednesday. The proceed
ings began with the recall Of Capt. Cook
and Lieut.. Commander Sears. both OF
whom made material additions to their
former testimony and they were followed
In succession by Commander n. +. Mason,
who was the executive officer Of the Brook
1yn: Lieut.. Edward McCauley, Jr., who
was signal officer, and Lieut. Charles Web
ster, who had charge OF the forward gun
deck battery Of the Brooklyn during the
battle OF Santiago and was a watch off,
Ger on board that ship.
Capt. Cooks new testimony related TO
the uncouplng of the Brooklyn's engines
and TO the voyage OF the flying squadron
from Cienfuegos. explaining in some detail
the cause OF the slow progress made on
that occasion,
Commander Sears spoke again OF the con-
versation reported as having taken place
between himself and officers Of the Massa-
chusetts In the wardroom of that vessel on
Nay 81, In which he was alleged TO have
said that II had been difficult to get Com
modore Schley up to the point OF under
taking the bombardment of the Colon. and
again denied that he had said anything
rejecting upon his superior officer.
Commander Mason and Lieuts. McCauley
and Webster all gave accounts OF the en-
gagement of July g. Mr.. McCauley re-
cited In detail the signals made in con-
nection with that historical event at the
instance OF Commodore Schiey. When
asked II Commodore Schley had said any
thing during the battle for the encourag e-
ment OF the men this witness replied that
he several times had said: 'Cive 'em hi,
Buiiies" All these witnesses testified that
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
CUR RENCY BILL.
Will Introduce One at the
Next Session. s.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 1s.-Con-
gresham Overstreet has returned
from Washington, where he had a
conference with President Roosevelt
with reference TO the currency bill he
intends to introduce early in the COM
ing session. The bill is the same that
he presented at the last session. 1t
was ordered printed, but owing to
rush of other business it was never
taken up for final consideration. Its
purpose is to make silver interchange
able with gold and to more firmly es-
tab,ish gold as the standard of value.
Mr.. Overstreet thinks the president
will favor the legislation he proposes,
and without referring directly to the
bill, he will make some recommends
tons along the same line in his mes
sage.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
THE OREGON HEARD FROM.
Lieut.. Commander Nicholson Testi-
hes In the SchIey Inquiry.

Washington, Oct. 19-Lieutenant Com
mander Nicholson. OF the Oregon, was
the principal witness In the Schley inquiry
Friday, and gave a vivid description of the
fight at Santiago. He said he observed
the Spanish fleet as 1t came out OF the
harbor at Santiago; that they were in coll
umn and In order, three or four ships
lengths apart; that all ported their helms
and turned to the westward, apparently
with the intention of going ashore II neces-
sary. During the early part of the en-
gaBement he had seen but one of the Span
ish vessels turning toward any of the
American ships. and he was sure that there
was no well-dtveloped movement In that
direction. Yet the smoke was dense, and
he could not be certain of all details. Aft
er telling OF the destruction of the Maria
Teresa, the Oquendo and the Viscaya, Com
mander Nicholson then detailed the chase
of the Colon, her subsequent going ashore
ard surrender.
DIR. Charles NJ. de Valin followed Com
mander Nicholson. He said that he had
been medical officer on board the Brook
lyn and had observed the battle of July
from the forecastle. He gave brief
description of the battle. saying he had
baen present when Yeoman Ellis was killed
and that he had observed Commodore
Schley during the entire engagement. Ellis
conduct and bearing" said the witness,
was all that could be expected. He seemed
to know what he was about ard TO be do
ing all that he wished to DO. He was in
perfect control of the situation"
j. i. ]. Ryan, who was assistant engineer
on the Brooklyn, was introduced He was
followed by Lieut. b. w. Wells, Jr, who
was Commodore Schley's flag lieutenant
during the Cuban campaign. All testified
to scenes witnessed and the bravery of
Schley
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
TUG IS SUNK.
Collision I'm Detroit River In which
Three Men Lost Their
Lives.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 21.-Saturday
evening the steamer j. j. Albright
crashed into the tug Christian in the
lower Detroit river and sent the tug
to the bottom. The small boat was
cut in two, and of the five men aboard
only two were saved. The three vic
tins had no chance for their lives.
The Christian halls from Toledo, and
was towing steamer near Crosse
Isle, nine miles below Detroit. Capt.
Harlow, of Toledo, and two unknown
me mbers of his crew, also of Toledo,
were the victims. The accident was
caused by an unexpected sheer in the
narrow channel.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
MORE WITNESSES FOR scnLEY.
Former Flag Omcer of brooklyn Tells
of AdmiraIs Conduct.

washington, Oct. 1G.-Only one new wit
ness was heard in detail by the Schley
court of inquiry Tuesday. This was Lieut..
Commander James II. Sears. who was Ad-
miral Schley's flag lieutenant during the
Spanish war. He gave a detailed account
of the entire Cuban campaign, including
the brief siege OF Clenfuegos, the retro
grade movement of the flying squadron
in search OF coal, the blockade OF Santiago,
the reconnaissance of the Santiago shore
batteries and the bombardment Of the
Cristobal Colon May 81 and the battle OFT
Santiago July 3, when Cervera's fleet was
destroyed. He placed the distance out OF
the blockading line at Cienfuegos at from
one to four miles. and at Santiago at from
three to six miles. He expressed the opln-
ion that In the battle Of July II had been
the Vlscaya's intention to ram the Brook
Jyn.
In reply TO a question. Commander Sears
said he had been with Commodore Schley
In five engagements, all told. He was then
asked as to the bearing OF that officer un-
der fire. and replied:
His bearing to me was a model for any,
body. worthy of emulation at all times. IN
der fire his faculties, IL II was possible.
seemed to be clearer and more In posses
sion OF them than at any other time. He
was not excited In the slightest degree, AID
was absolutely cool and calm. He was
always putting himself in exposed posi-
tons. requested MIN many times not
TO expose himself. as 1t was useless to
do So"
Capt. Cook was recalled during the day
and in response to a question by Capt
Lemly made an additional statement con-
corning the retrograde movement of the
flying squadron May &c to May rs. He also
said in answer 10 question by the court,
that Commodore Schley during the battle
of July was "cool, brave and enthusiastic.
j cannot imagine any conduct in battle
more admirable"
Mr. Rayner sought TO secure the intro
duction OF brief report OF the battle OF
July g. which Commodore Schley prepared
for transmission to the secretary of the
navy. 1t was stated that Commander
Sears had taken this dispatch ashore to be
cabled to the secretary, but that II never
had reached that official. The dispatch was
ruled out on the ground that as 1t was not
received II was not an official communica-
ton.
Admiral Schley thinks II quite probable
that the presentation of the testimony in
his behalf can be completed this week and
next He will be the last of the witnesses
TO be heard. and when he goes on will make
review OF the entire campaign. covering
the points In controversy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
REAR ADMIRAL FRANCIS M. BUNCE


tongue developed and an operation in
Boston resulted in the removal of the
admiral's tongue. In September the
disease attacked the throat and the
patient grew weaker from that time,
fighting a hopeless battle with the
courage which has always character
lied the man. Two weeks ago he
took to his bed and had been prac-
tically confined there since.
Francis Marvin Bunce was born De-
cember rs. 1863, and was appointed to the
naval academy May Is. 1882 He served
with distinction In the civil war. taking
part In the blockade of Wilmington, n. c.,
and in the capture OF Morris Island, S.
c., July 10. 1868. he commanded the ex-
petition which cooperated with Gen. Gill
more in the reduction of tile confederate
works on the island and was in the at
tack on Fort Sumter, September s. 1853
He served on the monitor Patapsco In the
siege of Charleston. In November, 1862
he was wounded by the premature explo-
sion of shell In the turret of the Patapsco
He was on the staff of Admiral Dahlgren
and received honorable mention time and
again for gallant conduct.
After the war he achieved distinction In
taking the monitor Monadnock from Phil
adelphia to San Francisco, that being the
nrst extended voyage OF an ironclad. lie
received captains commission in 1888
and was made a commodore In 1895 In 1898
ne was given the rank of rear admiral.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-26
BRIGANDs HARD TO FIND.
Missionaries Fail TO Locate the
Whereabouts of Captors OF
Miss stone.

Constantinople, Oct. 21.-Neither w.
w. Peet, treasurer of the American
Bible house, nor Spencer Eddy, secre-
tary of the United States legation,
had received any news up to noon
Saturday from the missionaries who
are searching for the brigands who
kidnapped Miss Ellen M. Stone and her
companion, Nine. Tsilka.
Messrs. Peet and Eddy had long
conference Saturday as to the advis-
ability of reinforcing the searcffers.
but decided that the present arrange
ments sufficed.
The difficult nature Of the country
handicaps the searchers, and heavy
rains have increased the difficulty OF
traversing the paths which are the
only means of access to the hiding
places of the bandits in the rugged
mountain range, flanked on the west
by the Rilo and on the east by the
Rhodope mountains. the SUBMITS of
which are already capped with snow
extending some distance down.
Thick mists generally envelope the
region in autumn, preventing even ex-
perienced mountaineers, shepherds
and wood cutters from travelling.
Early in the week one of the mission
airy searchers actually located the
band and was approaching their re-
treat when the brigands, apparently
fearing the approach of troops, shift
ed their quarters and track of them
was again lost. Now, however, that
the troops have been called off the
directors of the search are hopeful
of making better progress, though
they point out that even after the
brigands are found the negotiations
may be prolonged, especially in view
of the lack of telegraph facilities.
Constantinople,/ 0ct. 21.-The United
States legation i'll CSnstantinople is
still without definite news from either
Rev. DR.. II. c. Haskell or Rev. j. w.
Baird, of the Congregational mission
at Samakov, Bulgaria, who have been
endeavoring to get into touch with the
abductors of Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the
missionary, and Nine. Tsilka, her COM
panion, with view of arranging as to
the ransom demanded by the brigands.
Mr.. Baird, who was at Djuma balo, has
returned to Samakov, indicating his
failure to get into touch with the
brigands from the Turkish side. All
efforts will now be concentrated on the
Bulgarian side.