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Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
HOPELESSLY INSANE.
Sad Fate of the Eccentric Princess Louise of neIgium--A Fam
 fly of Freaks.

Berlin, Jan. Princess Louise, the eccentric daughter of King Leopold of Belgium, who was divorced from her husband, Prince Philip of Sake. Coburg-Gotha, and who has been held practically a prisoner in retreat near Dresden for the last two years. has been pronounced hopelessly in- sane Her daughter, Princess Do. rothea, was married to Ernest Gen thier, duke of Schleswig- -Holstein. brother of the present empress of Germany, and her sister, Princess Stephanie, was the wife of Archduke Rudolph of Austria, who committed suicide.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
X Joke on the Doctor.

Going into the free dispensary of the New York Medical College and Hospital for Women one afternoon physician found three or four little girls who while await. ing treatment, had evidently made friends, and were huddled together on one bench, eagerly discussing something of great in. terest, which on investigation proved to be a much handled "chunk" of candy In as tonishment he inquired what they were do. ing. Some questioning finally elicited an explanation that nde one what tells de big. gest lie wins it." "Oh, said the doctor, T am ashamed of you When I was little like you never told lies" A slight pause, then from the smallest girl: Give him de can. dy.'-N " Tribune
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
Sure Sign of . smnn Man.

Il can always tell man who thinks he's great, sald commercial traveller, facetious. ", by the way he speaks of other great men. For instance, when he alludes to the president as Teddy to Chief Justice Fuller as Mel Fuller or to Senator Cullom as shelly, know he must be something of person, at least in his own estimation Such fellows. l imagine, had they lived in Egypt at the time of the exodus, would have spoken ot Nose and Josh as familiarly as as II they were everyday companions. = Chicago Inter Ocean.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
None There.

Tired of the long.winded oratory of the attorney for the defense, the judge inter rupted him.
 @Mr Sharke,' he said, may ask you a question:"
 Certainly, your honor. What is it?'
 Language said the judge, I've are told, is given to conceal thought, or words to that effect. Inasmuch as you don't seem to have any thought to conceal, l would like to Know why you are talking. "-Chicago Trib- aHe.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
A Definitive Proposition Made By the French Panama Canal
 Company.
OUTFIT OFFERED FOR FORTY MILLIONS
The President Will Communicate the Proposition to Congress, the Canal Question Being Now One for Legislative Consideration and Determinations.


 proposition to sell the Panama canal properties to the United States gov ernment for 40000000 was submitted to the authorities here. 1t was made by M. Boeufve, representing the com pany, to Admiral Walker, as chair man of the Isthmian canal commits sion. M Boeufve acted under cable instructions received from the Pana- ma canal officials at Paris. Admiral Walker brought the proposition to the knowledge of the secretary of state and the president, going direct ly to the state department for that purpose.
 The submission of this offer car ries out plan which has been under consideration for the last two weeks. The first step was taken when NJ. Hutin retired from the presidency of the Panama Canal Co., This brought about an entire change in the man. agement, the main feature of the change being that those in authority desired to make definite offer of the Panama properties to this gov ernment for $40,000,0O0 There have been numerous meetings at Paris with this end in view, but the one which brought about the final propo- sition was held Friday. Tn substance, the notification delivered to Admiral Walker was as follows:
 '"The Panama Canal Co. declares it- self ready to transfer to the govern ment of the United States. on pay- ment of $40,000000, it's properties and concessions, estimated at that amount by the Isthmian canal commission, in conformity with the terms and conditions of the estimates of said commission"
 Except to submit the proposition in the foregoing terms there was no dis cussion with Admiral Walker as to what further steps were likely to be taken except to bring the proposition to the attention of the secretary of state and the president.
 Admiral Walker called at the state department at noon and communicate ed to Secretary Hay the offer which M. Boeufve had submitted in behalf of the canal company. The matter was, soon after, brought to the atten- tion of the president.
 It can be stated that the president will communicate the proposition to congress. This course will be pur- sued because the administration holds that the canal question is now purely one for legislative determina- tion, and that as congress is about to consider the subject it should have possession of all facts that have come to the knowledge of the execu- tive branch.
 The offer as made to Admiral Walk CT, and later communicated to the president and secretary of state, re- fers to the estimates of the Isthmian canal commissions report. This feature of the commissions report appears under the caption Total Value of the Panama Canal,' and is as follows:
 Summing up the foregoing items, the total value of the property is found to be: Excavation already done, S27,474,033; Panama railroad stock, at par, S6,s5o,ooo; maps, draw ings and records, $2,0000o0 To which add ten per cent. to cover omis- sions, making the total valuation of the Panama canal $4o0oo, ,000."
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
Striving to Please.

A New Jersey man, who was worried be- cause he felt that he could not provide prop erlly for his wife and five children, tried to solve the problem by cutting his throat. make things pleasant for the family Washington Post
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
Cruel Girl.

Your conversation, Mr. Hevviman," said Miss Peppery, expressing yawn, reminds me of some champagne"
 "Ahp' exclaimed Hevviman, much pleased, "so sparkling as that?o
 No, but it's extra dry. y."-Philadelphia Press
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
"Denr old Lunnon,v

T wonder why Cholly remains in the Turkish bath for such a length of time ?''
 Oh he says that the steam reminds him ot London fog. Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-01-10
A NOTED PHYSICIAN
Makes an Important Statement of Interest to All Women.

DEAR MRS. PINKHAM The hon. est, intelligent physician is above the School. Whatever is best in each case should be used, nc matter to what school physician belongs I, as a matter of conscience, can only pre-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
Consumption

The only kind of consump-
ton to- fear is neglected
consumption
People are learning that con-
sumption is a durable disease.
1t is neglected consumption
that is SO often incurable.
AT the faintest suspicion of
consumption get a bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion and begin
regular doses.
The use of SCOTS Emulsion
at once, has, in thousands of
cases, turned the balance in
favor Of health.
Neglected consumption does
not exist where SCOTS Emul-
sion is.
Prompt use of SCOTS Emul-
sion checks the disease while it
can be checked.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists
Aoo-4i5 Pearl Street. New York.
sec and s. 90; all druggists
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
NEW HOTEL FOR BERKELEY.
Plans of Architsct whitson Adopted fcr
a55.room Building at Berkeley


The plans of Architect Geo. ID.
Whitson of this city, for large fifty
six room hotel at Berkeley Springs,
have been selected from among a mum.
Der of plans submitted and the work
on ne building according to Mr.. Whit.
sons plans will be commenced in the
near future. The hotel will be a three
story frame structure with fifty six
rooms. 1t will be erected by Mr..
Thomas Dunn, Of Berkeley springs.
W. II. Young is the contractor.
Mr.. Whitson was in Berkeley Springs
this week and laid off the ground foi
the foundation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
MORE RURAL DELIVERIES.
special Agent A. Ii. smith in This Sec
ton Making Plans for Routes
from shepherdstown.

Mr.. A. B. Smith. special agent Ct
the Postoffice Department for the es-
Establishment of rural free delivery, is
in Shepherdstown this week to plan a
number of new routes in this neighor-
hood. He expects to establish several
routes from Shepherdstown, one east
ward and southwark that will supply
the territory now served from Moler s
and others that will deliver the mail
west and north, towards Berkeley
county. The postoffices at Moler's,
and Snyder's Mills. will be abolished,
and probably that at Foltz's also, all
their patrons being served from Shep-
herdstown. Other routes will be start
ed from Shenandoah Junction, one of
which will do away with the Uvilla
office. Kearneysville will also be a
central point from which free delivery
will lie made. extending as far as Mid
10Y Additional service will be
81 from Harper Ferry to the Bak-
"a. nd Keller neighborhoods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
WRITES FROM sOUTR AFRICA
A mARTrSsRuRcGR VINO OWNS
LAUNDRY THERE.
Arthur u. worthingson writes From
Johannesburg- Peace expected 90
Bring boom 10 Business.

Mr.. Daniel Boss, Of s2s VEST Sarato-
ga street, Baltimore, has received 4
letter, says the Baltimore American,
from Arthur b, Worthington, who ii
at present conducting laundry III
Johannesburg. South Africa. Mr..
Northington il native Of Martins
hurg but for MANY years was con-
nected with clothing and gentleA
mems furnishings goods firm in Balti-
more. Mr.. .Worthington left Baltimore
several years ago and has been for
some time in South Africa. where he
has built mp quite a business for him
self
In his letter, which il dated July 10,
he says in part:
The peace treaty has been signed,
but the land is still under martial
rule. although the lighting men have
laid down their arms and the war il
over.
Peace means rauch to us, CONNER
cially As soon as all are allowed
freedom TO import all the goods they
wish, we should have lots of business
and there should be great boom in
all branches of work. This place is at
present full of people, and although
business Is good. the wages are low.
aud promise to fall lower as u number
of men and women will take work at
any scale. Unless one Is very clever,
l would not advise him to think Of
coming, on account Of this present ov-
er-supply Of men. -
In conclusion, he says that he OK
poets 10 return to America in about II
year, and visit Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
CAPTURED ANOTHER PRIZE
EDGAR FEvRE, OF THIS COUNTY
WON At MoRGAN,s GROVE.
~
for the Third Successive Time
Ihe Fair Ends,

The Morgan's Grove Fair clos
ed Friday. the most successful
exhibition, from financial standpoint,
that it has had since its organization.
The baby show was held i'll the af-
ternoon, and. as usual, it attracted a
large crowd There were many babies
from this and adjoining counties COM
peting for the prizes. The silver cup
for the prettiest baby was awarded to
Harry L. Snyder. the editor of the
Shpeherdstown Register, and Mrs. Ida
l.. Snyder.
The So. so in gold offered for the fat
test baby was awarded to Charles Ed
ward, Riddleberger, son of Charles and
Lottie Riddleberger of Martinsburg
The fair closed with a grand tourna-
ment under the auspices of the Inwood
Tourney Association. The first prize
was won by Edgar Lafever, who crown
g Miss Love Bender, of Leetown.
queen of love and beauty. Max Hoff-
man won second place and crowned
Miss Virginia Dunaway. of Leetown.
first maid of honor. The third was
won by Wright Morgan, who crowned
Miss Sallie Williams. of Martinsburg,
second maid of honor, and the fourth
place by James Hoffman, who crowned
Miss Love Fry, of Middleway. third
maid, and the fifth place by l.. +.
Staub. who crowned Miss g. III.
Tilghman, of Norfolk, fourth maid.
The sixth place was won by p. f.
Staub, who crowned Miss Helen Wag-
ner, of Hagerstown, fifth maid ct 'cn-
or The charge to the nd
coronation address We're NeiiNeleG ny
J. w. Dodd. of Martinsbu4g.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
Came Nssr Being a cripple.

Josh westhafer, Of I,oogootee, Ind,
is poor man, but he says he would
not be without Ohamberlain's Pain
Balm if it cost five dollars bottle, for
it saved him from bsing cripple. No
external applications equal to this lin
iment for stiff and swollen joints,
contracted muscles, stiff neck, sprains
and rheumatic and muscular pains. II
has also cured numerous cases Of par
tial paralysis. 1t is for sale by Mat
thaei's Pharmacy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
HOTEL AT HANCOCK.
Large summer Re@orfto be Erected by
the Bowies Heirs ON = heir Property.

The Bowles heirs have started a
movement to form family CORPORA
ton and erect large summer hote
on their vacant block, on the north
east corner Of Main and Waton streets.
at Hancock. and to convert their va
cant block on the southeast corner of
the same streets into park with u
large natatorium next the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal The water for the
natatorium is to be piped from the
Sand Mountain, in West Virginia,
across the river The water is Of the
same analysis MS that OF Berkeley
Springs The improvements contem-
plated would cost about $s5. 600 Frank
Bowles, the New York millionaire.
and his sister, Mrs. Anna Kendall,
and her son, Lyman B. Kendall, the
New York banker and broker, are at
the head of the project, ard the ho-
tel and park seem assured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
FREIGHT DIVERSION BEGINS
Ninety Carloads Delivered to c. v
at the "Y.p
THE C. v. is MOVING THEM
The Road VIII Soon Commerce Use Of Ar
other Track Between White Hill and
Bridgeport c. Y. is Unusually
Busy

The diversion of freight by the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad from the
Western Maryl md TO the Cumberland
Valley railroad in this city began Mon
day, when Fninety car loads were de-
livered to the Cumberland Valley al
the "Y. = The cars arrived here in
two trains, one between 6 and o'clock
and the other near midnight.
After the cars were transferred
train was Immediately made up and
sent over the Cumberland Valley to
White Hill, where it was turned over
to the Reading The first train of
the diverted freight to pass over the
Cumberland Valley consisted of 25 car
loads of soft coal pulled by G. v. en-
gines 20 and a.
Two more engines arrived at the
|"Yn Tuesday morning and started out
with another load of cars The freight
will be moved gradually in this man
ner until the Cumberland Valley is
equipped for hauling more. No more
freight has been received at the " "
Tuesday. but was expected that add.
tional trains arrive Tuesday night At
ter things get to running smoothly il
is the intention to transfer about eighty
carloads dav for the present.
r. ID. Seton, the joint agent for
the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumber-
land Valley at the s'Y" ATTENDS to the
transferring of the freight in the day
time and the telegraph operators will
attend to it at night.
G. Y. r. r. VERY BUSY.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad
will soon commence the use of another
track between White Hill and Bridge
port. Rapid progress is being made
by the contractors east of White Hill,
where extensive cuts have been made
and one track is now well advanced
toward the freight yards across the
Susquehana.
This extension has been under way
for months and is designed to relieve
the congestion of traffic in the Bridge
port wards. Large purchases were
made along the line of the railroad
last year and contractors began max
ing cuts to reduce the grades and make
room for tracks. Several bridges have
been improved or rebuilt and new APP
proaches constructed for others.
1t is the idea to have four tracks
from White Hill into Bridgeport and
the secondsone will be put into SER
vice with the leyst possible delay. The
building Of the Others will follow.
The Cumberland VALLEY is handling
an immense amount of traffic from the
South and this winter the tonnage will
probably be the greatest ever haL died.
Additional equipment is being built
and some new rolling stock will be in
use before many weeks roll by.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
EARLY MORNING BLAZE.
Fire Breaks out An Everets House Prop
ersy-- Firemen Did Quick WORK.
Timely Discovery OF the Blaze
ny Poiicsmrn Prevented
Disastrous Con fiagrstton
Hrfndte.s Neat store


Just rs the average citizen was about
to awake Monday morning to leIi
another weeks toll the first sound
which came 10 his ears was the clang-
ing Of the fire bell, conveying the
news that fire had broken ont in the
very heart of the city.
The cause of tho alarm was fire in
small frame building adjoining the
Everett House. on W. Burke street.
opposite the City Hall. occupied by
he meat store Of Geo. Brindle and
Son. AS Policeman Charles McBee
rounded the Market House eornel at
5 o'clock he noticed smoke pouring
from windows AMI crevices in tile
building He investigated and saw
that the building was threatened with
a serious fire. He at once sounded the
fire alarm and Policeman Johnson
cafne to his assistance. The bell was
kept ringing continuously for a long
time and large crowd soon gathered.
Before long there were three streams
playing on the fire, which, by the
quick work of the fircmen, was soon
gotten under control. The blaze, il
appears, first started in the rear of
the room behind the counter From
there il spread through the room and
was breaking through the roof when
the fremen first started to work on IT.
The roof was q Single roof covered
witt, tin. The blaze fomfdits way in
between the rafters and caused n
great deal OF trouble. As fast as II
was extinguishea in one place 1t
would break out in another and not
until every board in the building was
thoroughly saturated with water was
tho last spark extinguished.
The origin of the firesis complete
mystery. Photographer Dickerson
who boards at the Everett House, no.
ticed a blaze through the window MS
he passed the building few minutes
before 5 clock, but he says he thought
someone was in the shop making u
fire in the stove and he did not take
any further notice of it until the fire
bell rang. Then it occurred to him
that what he had seen was the cause
Of the alarm.
The general belief is that tho fire
was caused by rats gnawing at matches.
Mr.. Brindle says he always kept u
box Of matches in the building aud
it is we'll known fact that the
neighborhood is overrun with rodents.
II was at first thought that the fire
might have been caused by electric
light wires, but there are no wires in
the part of the room in which the
fire was first noticed
The loss Is covered by insurance, Mr..
Brindle and son had their ice box and
tools insured for 1925. They claim u
total loss The ice box, which was
one of the finest in the city, they
claim, is ruined. The damage done
to the building will amount to about
500. The stock in the adjoining
room occupied bv the harness shop of
VIM. johnson was slightly damaged
by water. The wall between the two
rooms was broken through in several
places
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13

Mr.. Editor-Allow me to speak a
few words in favor of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. ! suffered for three
years with the bronchitis and could
not sleep at nights. | tried several
doctors and various patent medicines.
but could get nothing to give me any
relief until my wife got bottle
this valuable medicine, which b
completely relieved me. w. S. Brock
man. Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is
or sale by Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13

1--WE have come to Chambersburg q
stir up the devilr' is the remarkable
statement made by the leaders Of the
new religions sect called the Pentecost
Band, who decided to establish q re-
iigious home and faith cure establish
ment in that place. From this home
evangelists will be sent out into the
country to teach and preach, in order
to form what thew claim will be one
of the leading organizations OF the
country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
SHEPHERD TO HAVE STABLE.
Actor Buys Thoroughbreds aud wiiI

The N. Y. Daily American says -
Now it is the turn Of a wealthy actor
to follow the lead Of Mr. Roslyn'' and
other social lights and set up a racing
stable. A. M. shepard brother Of n.
ID. MacLean, the Shakesnerean actor,
is the man who is to desert the foot
lights for the turf.
Shepard has been member of the
company headed by X. ID. Mclean
an Oaotte Tyler for two seasons.
MacLean's name in private life Is
Sleparl and the others come from
Shepherdstown, w. Va, where they
have considerable property.
A. NJ. Shepard some time ago con-
ceived the idea Of establishing stock
farm for thoroghbreds at Shepherds
town and engaged W. w. Cochrane.
well known horseman Of Harper's Fer
ny, to assist him in the enterprise.
Together they came to New York
aud at present are stopping at the
Hoffman House. Shepard has engaged
Clark Maxwell as trainer.
Shepard has already oade his first
purchases. having secured from John
Madden the filly Made for Me, half
sister to Mirthful and from George
Branch, Fire Escape, and brown geld
ing by Emperor valkyrie.
Both Of these will run in Shepard s
colors on the Metropolitan tracks this
season and will be shipped to the
farm at shepherdstown at the close OF
the season here.
Shepard is well blessed with money
and will make number Of other pur-
chases before the close Of the season,
it beiag his intention TO have one of
the largest strings in training for next
year.
Cochrane will be his representative
on the turf and will have full charge
Of the stable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13

Unger, 212 Maple ST., Champaign Ill,
writes II was troubled with hack
ing cough for year and thought
had consumption. tried great many
remedies and was under the care Of
physicians for several months. used
one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t cured me, and have not been
troubled since" e. 9. Williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
pYrnrANs IN wEsr vIRerNIA.

The Grand Lodge Of West Virginia,
Knights of Pythias, will convene in
BIRD annual convention at Grafton.
Wednesday, October 8. This orde
made a larger percentage OF gain il
West Virginia the past two yearssth
it did in any other state. West Vir-
ginia also moved from the i4th state
in numerical strength to the sixth
Col. Manner jenkins, the grand keeper
of records and seal, Is receiving con-
CALCULATIONS on all hands for the won
derful growth of the order in this state
since he assumed that Office in the fall
OF 1889. AT that time there were only
40 lodges ard 1853 members. although
the order was then over 30 years old in
West Virginia. Today there are 40
lodges and over 10000 members, and
are out for several new
lodges
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13

Only $l.00 10 Washington and re
turn. Only 81 so to Baltimore and re
turn. Sunday Sept, IA Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad. Special train will
leave Martinsburg at 8 30 a. M, af-
fording ample time to visit either Of
the great cities.
Call on agent Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for full particulars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-09-13
40 Rsiisff for 20 Years.

II had bronchitis for twenty years, ("
said Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville,
H.. and never got relief until / used
Foley's Honey and Tar which is sure
cure for throat and lung diseases. E1
q. Williams.