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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15

Mr.. w. S. Whedon, cashier of the
First National Bank of Winterset.
Iowa, in a recent letter gives some ex-
perience with a carpenter in his en-
plov, that will be of value to other
mechanics. He says II had a car
penfer working for me who was
Obliged to stop work sfor several days
on account of being troubled with
diarrhoea. | mentioned TO him that
had been similarly troubled and
that Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me.
He bought a bottle of 1t from the
druggist here and informe me that one
dose cured him and he is again at his
work. For sale bv Matthaei's
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15

10 MAY oIsI, IJui.
Under old law $l7, 430 600
Under new law, S264 1856 30.
The Auditor estimates that between
now and the end of the fiscal year,
about $50, 600. 90 more will be added
to the above sum.
This is most gratifying statment,
and it is safe to say even betters ex-
Dectations. The Auditor has collected
the taxes very closely, and has been
after all delinquentts with untiring
zeal. his excellent Office force have
also been jealous, aud the result
speaks for itself,
The total amount of the general
school fund collected this wear is also
larger than ever in the history of the
State amounting to the sum of SAP :
1863. 81. In 1880, the amount collected
from TINS source was 1920, 233, 50, the
amount collected this year being near
ly double that of the year 1880. Since
that time. with some varying fluctu-
atlons, the total amount has, III the
nam, increased with each year. The
following table gives the growth of
this fund, from wear to year, for the
ten years preceding;
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
LETTER TO JOHN FELKER.

Dear Sir: 1t takes 5000 gallons of
paint for the two big hotels at Coney
Observation-Disclosures and Oriental. They
are painted once III three years with
Devoe lead and zinc.
Why so often? Three resons: sea
air cuts paint 2 sand in the wind
cuts paint; 3 hotels, especially plea
sure hotels, want freshness and color
as much as protection. Once in three
years lis often enough and not too Of
ten to paint hotel on a windy sand
baaeh
How long do You think lead and oil
would last there? One year Is there
anything for you in this?
Yours truly,
+. w. Devoe q Co.
P. s. Q. q. Cushwa q Bro, sell
our paint in your section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
A Good Cough Medicine.

1t speaks we'll for Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy when druggists use it
in their own families in preference to
any other. 81 have sold Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for the past
five years with complete satisfaction
to myself and customers. says Drug
gist Goldsmith Van Etten, N. j..
II have always used it in my own
family both for ordinary coughs and
colds aud for the cough following la
grippe, and find it very efficacious =
For sale by Matthaei. s Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
THE FISH HATCHERY.
Fish Commission Architect and Ctyt1
Engineer In this County Looking
for suitable sites for ats Lo-

Mr.. Hector Won Bayes, chief archi
tect and civil engineer of the United
States Fish Commission, was in Ber-
kelley county ON his tour of inspection
of West Virginia for the purpose Of
selecting a site suitable for the loca-
ton of a fish hatchery So far he
has visited two sites in the county
Falling Waters and Bunker Hill.
There is no doubt about there be-
ing suitable sits in Berkeley county
for the location of a hatchery. Ber
kelley county has faired worse than
any other county of like Importance
in West Virginia in the location of
public institutions and the people of
the county look to the Fish Commits
sion and our Fish Commissioner TO
allow this hatchery to be located in
the eastern part of the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15

Mothers lose their dread for that
terrible second summer" when thew
have DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the house. Nature S
specific for bowel complaints Of every
sort.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, 81.

STATE OF I oa,o' 6 cITy OF TOLEDO ss
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm OF f. j. CHRNBy&Co.,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day OF December, AID. 1886.
sRAL. A. w. GLEASON,
~~~-b Notary Public.
Hail. Catarrh Cure istaken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O.
- Sold Nv Druggists, 75c.
HANS Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
Alex Clohan p. M

Humors feed on humors-the sooner
you get rid of them the better
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine
70 take.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
PEN NJ AIR

The season at Pen Mar opened ON
Saturday June 2d ; and the Pen Mar
Express commenced running ON
that date. This was gala oceas-
ION. as excursions were run from
Harrisburg, Pa and Glen Rock, Pa,
rs well as the usual large Opening Day
excursion from Bltlmore. Many inn
prdvement have been made at Pen Mar
for the coming season, among them
being an entirely new amusement de.
partment including a beautiful NOV
ING picture exhibition, an enlarged
orchestra, and a handsome ana com
modious auditorium just erected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15

Allen Halverson of West Prairie,
Wis. says people come ten. miles to
buy Foley's kidney Cure, while j.
A. Spero of Helmer, Ind, says 1T is
the medical wonder of the age. -
K. G. Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15
Edward Huss, a well known bus

Edward Huss, a well known bust
ness man of Salisbury, Mo-, writes
IT wish to say for the benefit of
Others, that / was sufferer from
lumbago and kidney trouble, and all
the remedies l took gave me no relief,
| was induced to try Foley's Kidney
cure and after the use of three bot
ties, / am cured. Il. G. Williams
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-15

p. s. Q. G. Cushwa a. Bro, sell
our paint in your section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
JOHN BULL NOT QUITE ASLEEP.
Novel Scheme Developing to Defend His
Commercial Supremacy.


London. May 20.-An important de-
velOpment in the fOrma tion of the Ma
tiOnal Federation of Employers asso-
citation and trades unions occurred this
week. when labor leaders, members
of the house of commons. and employ
erS met in London to discuss the de-
tails of the organization. 1t will he
remembered that the movement had
its inception through the keenneSs of
American commercial competition.
Among those present at the meeting
were two members Of the house of
commons. Charles Bill. Conservative.
and Hugh Crawford Smith, Liberal
UniOnist: representatives of the min
erS, boiler makers, shipbuilderS, litho-
graphic and other unions. and several
large shipbuilderS and factory owners.
John Locke. the well-known student
of labor problems and founder of the
national federation, announced that
forty organized labor bodies had eX-
pressed their Willingness to join. 1t
was suggested the plan be made inter-
national. and that American co-opera-
ton be invited. but it was decided the
time was not vet ripe. especially as de-
fense is one of the main features of the
idea.
1t was decided TO press vigorous
campaign in the United Kingdom to
bring the masters and men into fed
Grafton by which the interests of all
trades would be furthered and methods
adopted to preserve the prosperity OF
the various industries. which. il is ad-
mitted, have been endangered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
INDIANA COAL COMBINE.
Scheme That Involves. Perhaps. the Nine,
In Illinois and Ohio Also.

indianapolis. May 20.-The move
ment of the Indiana coal operators to
combine for the purpose of doing away
with competition is about TO take def
Hite form. Evansville operators ad-
nit that plans are under way. Cap
tain John Ingle, who owns one of the
largest mines in Evansville. said the
operators in that end of the state had
been asked to place value on their
property. Captain lngle is of the
opinion that all the mines in the state
can he bought for about $4,000, 600.
lie further thinks that the syndicate
will have no trouble in getting an Op-
tion OH the mines.
The main object of the trust is to
control the western market. ana Incl
dentally fight the United Mine Work
erS' organization. which in late years
has become a powerful factor. w. l..
Oswald. operator OF the old MauIe
mine at Princeton, is said 10 he the
agent of the eastern capitalists. and
Will assist in getting this important
deal through. 1t is said that the trust
has an option on the mines in Ohio and
Illinois, and it hopes to own every
mine in this state. as well as the mines
in Illinois and Ohio. "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
British Officer Returns From
War to Butcher His
Children.
AN ENRAGED MANS CRIME
Kills Three and Wounds 9th
ers at Evansville-.-Anoth-
er's Fiendish Deed.

London, May 20.-Sergt. Maj. But
Ter has just returned from South At
rica. Last nigh: he shot and killed
four of his children. His wife and
baby escaped.
Tried to Kill His Wife.
Osceola, Iowa. May 20.-Early to-
day Elmer Lane broke in the door of
the residence of his wife here, cut her
throat and attempted to commit sui
eide. Mrs. Lane is in critical condi-
tion. Lane may recover. Domestic
troubles led to the tragedy.
Enraged Man Kills Three.
Evansville, May 20.-Three dead,
three wounded, one fatally, is the re-
suit of the awful work of Everett
Conway in this city Sunday. Con-
way killed w. G. Garrison. Garri
sons wife, wounded Patrolman Wallis
fatally and Ed Davidson and Adam
Crawford slightly, and then killed
himse /. Murderous hate, inspired
by an injustice which he believed had
been done to his father in business
matters. caused Conway to commit
the crime.
In his rage he killed every cow in
his neighbours stable, set the stable
on fire and just missed shooting his
own father when the latter tried to
interfere with him.
He ended his bloody course in his
own home. where he shot himself
through the heart, after the entire
police force of the city, numbering 80
men, had surrounded the house and
made his escape impossible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS.

Returns for 1900 show Il startling
decline in acreage of almost ali ag
ricultural products in Great Britain.
The last Italian ccnSIS showed the
population to be g.. .i49.154. an in
crease of 100000 since 1881.
The flag over the United States en-
bassy at Berlin waS half-masted Sat
urday owing to the death of Edward
+. Uhl.
DR.. Wohlgemuth. of Berlin. has
demonstrated Il new method of using
chloroform which is perfectly harm
less.
1t is thought that the entire work
of the United Brethren conference will
have been completed bX Wednesday,
Chauncey Depew is quoted as man,
ing William Mckinley for president
for third term.
Ninety widows of Milwaukee who
are proprietors of saloons have
formed an association.
John d. Winstandly was drowned in
the lake off Jackson park. Chicago,
by the overturninS of a skiff.
Many West Point cadets are in
state of mBtiny against Colonel A. L.
Mills and demand his removal.
William c. Whitney has given S25,-
600 TO Yale university's bicentennial
building fund.
Investigation of the railway frauds
in Russia show the peculationS
amounted to $15.500.000.
The Paris Figaro denies that it has
been sold 70 a German syndicate.
Naphthalene has been found 10 be
practical specific against mosquito
poisoning.
The house of Policeman w. j. Bru-
ner at Akron, o., was wrecked by dy-
Mantle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
MRS. MCKINLEY GETS UP.
Presidents Wife Has Passed the Crisis and
Is Recovering Her Health.

San Francisco. May 20.-AIrs.. Nc
Kinley'S condition was so far improved
last evening that she was able to sit
up awhile. The president did not at
tend church, but remained at home
nearly all day, only going out for a
short walk just before noon There
was a general feeling that the crisis
had been passed and that Mrs. Mckin-
ley would continue to gain strength.
No definite date has yet been de-
cided upon as to when the president
will start for the national capital, but
it is hoped that Mrs. Mckinley will be
able to travel within a few dayS.
San Francisco, May 20.-At 9:26
Secretary Cortelyou gave out the fol-
lowing: Mrs. McKinley's physician
reported she had the best night since
her illness, and her progress is very
satisfactory"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
FAITH OF PREsBYTERIANS.
What to DO to Revision viii he Dis
posed or at This Assembly,

Philadelphia. May 3O.-The great
question before the Presbyterian
church for years-the revision of the
confession of faith-will be taken up
10y the assembly on Thursday and the
matter will remain before the assem-
bly, until il is disposed of.
The committee. in its report. recon-
mends the appointment of a commit
tee. as provided for in the Form OF
Government. and that this committee
he instructed to prepare IA brief sum-
mary of "the reformed faith. bearing
the same relation to the confession
which the Shorter CatechiSm bears to
the Larger CatechiSm. and formed on
the general model of the Consensus Of
Greed, prepared for the assembly of
1892. or the Articles of Faith of the
Presbyterian Church of England"
The custom of having visiting COM
missioneTS fill the Presbyterian pulpits
on Sunday in the city where the gen
eral assembly is being held was strict
" adhered to Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Machinists Emphasize Their
Demands for Shorter
Work Day.
MANY MAKE CONCESSIONS.
Number of Men Out in the
Various Cities That Are
Affected.

Washington. May 20 Reports re-
ceived by President O'Connell. of the
National Association of Machinists,
today, indicate that a large number
of establishments are making con-
cessions of the 9-hour day to en-
pIoyes. The following shows the
number of men out as far as re-
ported:
Number of Men Out.
New York, 5000; Boston. 1,500;
Cleveland. 1900; Detroit, $50; Mil
waukee. 1000; Pittsburg. 200; Plain
field, n. j., 1,C00; Elizabeth. 300;
Jersey City, 40; Philadelphia, 1000;
Reading. 1000; Scranton. 5000;
Wilkesbarre, 1900; York. 200; Mat
toon, ILL.,, 100; Toledo, o., 600; Hart
ford, Conn, 1,7O0; New Haven. 100;
Indianapolis, 200; New Britain.
Conn, $50; Cincinnati, 5000; Chi
cago. 80.
O'Connell estimates that so 900
men struck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
LONG TRIP ON AN AUTO.
Robert Shaw and Wife Ride from New
York to Chicago.

Chicago, May 20.-After travelling
from New York to Chicago. Il distance
of |, 100 miles or more-aS the automo-
bile fiieS-AIr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw
alighted from their gasoline carriage
at their home. :iS5 Ashland avenue, at
6:45 p. IN. Saturday. The journey from
New York was begun at . p. M. Nav
s. and was made in gasoline carriage
weighing 1.SO0 pounds.
The only accident occurred on
Thursday. when a spring Of the car
riage was broken and caused Il de
lay of two hours. The average num-
her of miles travelled each day was
100. and the average time spent on
the road each day was eight hours.
The trip was made inside OF ten days,
and the couple therefore win silver
cup offered by Mrs. c. Il. Smith. of
New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
ON THE TRAIL OF DOODLE.
InquIsitors at Grand Rapids Appear to
Scent Something.


Grand Rapids. Mich. May 20-The
belief that the grand jury's Doodle in
quiry will result in indictments was
strengthened when officers for the
prosecution sent TO Lansing for forms
presumably to guide them in drawing
mp the charges. Evidence is said to
have been presented indicating that
eastern capitalists were induced to
send to this city $4,000 in currency to
be used in connection with the Secur-
ing of a fifty years water supply con-
tract. and that this money fell into
the hands of local promoters of the
scheme. \ demand for S25.OO0 more
WAS refused by the capitalists. who
later brought the matter 10 the atten-
ton Of the grand jury.
Something Of 4 sensation was caused
by the demand OF Mayor Perry for Il
warrant for the arrest OF l.. II. Gar
man on the charge or giving n fraudu-
lent check. Garman was one of the
waterworkS promoters. and. according
10 Mayor Perry. knows who furnished
the Doodle fund which city officials
divided among themselves. The war
rant was refused and Mayor Perry de
clared he would personally take him
into custody. Perrys sudden zeal in
the matter is not explained
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
FINDS NEED OF CHANGE
And Proposes Some Radical Amendments
Majority Report Is n Surprise.

AACpoNN - n
The minority report says: The eN-
plantations given to the commission in
Washington show that the Platt law
does not express the wishes of the
United States. 1t was intended to
protect the independence of Cuba. but
the wording gives other interpretations.
The United States are Inconsistent in
asking naval stations. when the
amendment provides that no conces-
S;onS shall be given to foreign pow
crs. Such demand raises the ques-
ton whether the United States do not
consider Cuba part of their posses
siOnS"
The report of the minority virtually
accepts the first and second clauses.
For the third clause the following is
substituted: That the government OF
Cuba SubScriheS to the Monroe doc
trine, and will help the United States
To enforce it against other nations try
ing to violate it," For the fourth II
clause the following is substituted: d:
Cuba does not recognize acts of inter
ventiOn which are not i'll conformity
with the Foraker resolution and the
laws of the United States"
The seventh clause reads: Cuba
will maintain naval stations, handing
them over to the United States in time
of war" The report of the minority
recommends commercial treaty
based upon reciprocity.
The report of the majority has
caused considerable surprise. 1t was
generally believed that the committee
on relations would recommend accept
ance of the Platt amendment on the
basis of the Interpretation given by
Secretary Root. but it was not expect
ell that such additions would be made
to various clauses as the majority
recommends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
DID HE DIE OF POISON?
Case Of n LunatIc In n State Asylum That
Looks Like Murder.

Springfield. Ills. May 2O.-Sensa-
tiOnal developments have occurred in
the case OF Joseph l. Barnes, dentist
of Monticello, Piatt county. who died
under suspicious circumstances on the
afternoon OF May at the Central
Hospital for the Insane at Jackson
VILE. He had first been treated at
Oak Lawn Retreat. Jacksonville. and
afterward at the Eastern Hospital for
the Insane. Kankakee. before being
sent 10 the Central hospital. Convul-
sions attacked Barnes about an hour
and half after the departure or a
strange negro. who had called on him
with letter purpOrting 10 be written
10y Mrs. NJ. +. Hill. Monticello. u sister
Of Barnes. Barnes left a wife and one
daughter. IL years old. living in Quin-
cy and carried a $1,000 life Insurance
policy.
The nature OF the convulSions was
such as to arouse the suspicious OF
superintendent WinslOw, and the cor
oner was requested to hold an inquest.
An examination OF the room I'm which
Barnes died resulted in finding on the
leg Of the chair which the negro had
occupied Il crystal which gave the
tests for Strychnine- Sticking TO the
chair was also a piece of cOnfectiOn-
cry. and among tine undigeSted food
which Barnes had yomited during the
cOnvulsionS were pieces Of apple, a
fruit which had not been i'm the ward
for weeks. The stomach was sent to
the State university laboratory at Ur-
bana for analysis.
The negro had given the name OF
William Winn. and an investigation by
the police showed that he had asked
the way to the Central hospital. and
also when the train left for Quincy.
Sheriff Roth. of Adams county was
sent 4 description of the negro. and he
easily identified the man aS William
Webb Ferguson. n forgcr out OF CheS-
ter penitentiary the past eight months
on parole. Ferguson was brought To
Jacksonville Saturday and lodged in
Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
DOG BRINGS THE BAD NEWS.
Informs the Parents of "A Drowned Boy of
His Fate.

Waverly. Ia. May 20.-At Shellrock
Harry White, aged Il. was drowned
while bathing in the river and through
the sad act of his faithful shepherd dog
the lads parents were made aware of
the fate that had overtdken him. The
dog came scratching ut the door Of
their home. something he had never
been known to do before.
When they opened it to admit him
he refused TO enter but acted alto
gether so strangely that the family
was Immediately alarmed though not
aware that Harry had gone swimming.
As soon as some one offered to fol-
low him the dog set out toward the
river. only stopping when he came to
where the drowned boys clothes lay
upon the bank. The body was re-
cnNnrpl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20

and now an officer in the regular army,
arrived from Manila on the transport
Sheridan Saturday. On the Sheridan
with General Grant were the Forty
second and Forty-SiNth regiments of
volunteers, coming home 10 he mus
tered out.
The transport was steaming into the
harbor when the Sloculn, with the
president on board. ell route to the
launching of the battleShip Ohio. met
her General Grant and President Nc
I[inley recognized each other and eX-
changed salutatiOus as the boats
passed.
General Grant on landing talked
freely of the Philippine situation and
asserted that the inSurrectiOn was now
at al end and that the soldiers re-
naming task was to stamp out brig
aUua@e,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
TownIev To BE Court MartinIed-

Washington, May 20.-Lieutenant
Richard p Townley, retired officer
of the navy. will be court-martia1ed
for alleged participation in the COM
n:iSsary frauds at Manila 1t is al
legged that Townley on two occasions
attempted to extort money from the
firm of Castle Bros, Wolf & Sons, of
Manila -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Wife Tried 10 Die. Too.

Muskegon. Mich. May 20.-Andrew
Russia and Stephen Balog were
drowned in Mona lake Saturday after
neon by the Overturning of their boat
willie fishing. When Russia's wife
was informed of her husbands death
she jumped into the lake and attempt
ell to commit suicide. \ bystander
who was tishing caught the woman 5
hair with his hook, and she was saved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
Rate. to the G. A. H. Eneampment.

Chicago. May 2O.-Rates for the en-
campment of the Grand Army of the
Republic. to he held in Cleveland, o.,
i'm August, were agreed upon by agents
Of the roads west of Chicago at a
meeting in this city Saturday. The
concessions to the veterans will be one
fare for the round trip. plus 50. and
will apply from all points west or
Ghicn~n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
REPORTS RECEIVED
IN CHURCH ASSEMBLY

Philadelphia. May %. - Today's
session of the Presbyterian general
assembly was devoted to considers
tion of reports of the com mittee on
missions of freedom. the boards of
ministerial relief and education. and
the committee on Judicial commits
aions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-05-20
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR MRS. L. ]. GAGE

Washington. May 2O.-Funeral SER
vices of an exceedingly simple char
a:ter were held this morning over the
remains of Mrs. Lyman j. Gage at
the secretary's residence. The body
was then placed on a Pennsylvania
train for transportation to Evanston.
Ill, where the interment will be made
in Rose Hill cemetery.