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REL MURDERED.

The execution of Riel, at Regina
N. w. T., Monday, was a politica
crime that not only stains the cs
cutcheon of Canada, but must re
main a cause of bitterness of senti
ment between the races of that Do
minion. 1t was hard to believe
that this judicial murder would take
place, until the telegram came an
nouncing its consummation. A re
prieve or a pardon was hoped fol-
even at the last moment.
The reasons why this execution
was a murder may be briefly stated
First: Riel did not have a fail
trial as a British subject. He was
not present nor indicted by a grand
jury. No grand jury sat on his case.
He was tried on unsworn charges
Second. He was not tried by a
competent court of record, but be.
fore two justices of the peace.
Third. He did not have a jury,
but only six men. No such jury can
lawfully try a man. The right of
trial by jury is one Of the inalienable
rights of the citizen.
Fourth. This jury that,under the
prejudiced rulings of the two mag
istrates, was bound to find the YER
dict they did, unanimously recon-
mended him to mercy. This recon-
mendation was ignored.
Fifth. Riel was probably insane
at the time of his execution. The
last days spent in his cell indicate
this in the strongest way.
These are five reasons, any one of
which in law should have been snf-
ficient to stop the proceedings.
The execution was a crime.
If anything were needed to make
this murder worse, it would be the
fact that it is done for gain. The
Hudson Bay Company, under whose
sway the French half breeds lived,
and under whom they acquired
their rights III the land they had set
tied, sold it's land grants to the Do.
minion. There is a huge land grab
in it. The rights of Riel's people
yer ignored after the Dominion &C
quired possession, and their home
steads were broken up. They rose
in rebellion, and this rebellion was
put down. Riel surrendered as a
prisoner of war, as he supposed.
But in order to prevent similar ris-
ings hereafter the land-shark de-
handed his death.
If that be treason, the English
government has made the most Of it.
In the end we hope the Canadian
patriots will be the gamers.
Our American forefathers were
guilty, like Rlel, of high treason.
but thank God, John Bull never got
his ropes around their necks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

CHAs. F. BRUSH. n Is buIt OF Am
herst buff stone. The construction is fire.
proof throughout excepting the roof. On
entering we find a stair hall sixteen feet
wide all in mahogany finish, a bronze bal
ustrade leads you to the gorgeous apart
ments above. TIL various rooms of the
house are finished in different woods. The
dining room, which is 2lx32 feet, is entirely
in oak, the room being lighted by a sky
light, 9x1S of vari-colored glass. The
library, 21x42 feet, is in rosewood, as is
also the reception room. The general style
of the building is after the Italian relais.
sance. The outside dimensions of this
residence are 1896 feet. 1t is a vast and
imposing structure, and is REGARDED as the
finest piece of dwelling house archite cture
in Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
THE GOOD TIMES PROMISED.

NEW YORK, November 14-The
total number of failures throughout
the United States for the year to
date, as reported to Bradstreets,
amounts to 1927, IS compared with
1904 for a corresponding portion of
1885, as compared with 1886 in 1888,
and with 6,6O2 in 1882. The past
week is conspicuous for showing a
remarkable increase in the number of
failures throughout the country, the
total being 227 against 159 last week,
a gain of II. AS compared with
like weeks in the three preceding
years, a like increase is noted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
The War in Burmah.

England a another little war on her
hands. This time with King Theebaw, OF
Burmah. By glancing at the mapof Asia,
it will be seen that there is a bite out Of
British possessions in farther India This
piece, which is necessary to rounde OIL
British territory, is Burmah. Besides. Eng
lish explorers nave found an easy and prac-
tical route for railroad communication be-
tween India and Southwestern China across
the empire of Burmah With the control
Of the Irrawaddy and railroad monopoly of
upper Burmah in their hands, the English
will speedily develop a magnificent trade
between India and China, besides develop
ing tho resources of Burmah itself. Its
conquest will add about 5000, 900 people
to their India empire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

The tide in the Balkan troubles
has changed. Bulgaria is now the
victor. She has recaptured every
one Of the Servian positions which
were menacing Slivnltzka. The
Bulgarians only had $4,000 men
against $4,000 Servians.
VICTORIA MORosINI and her coach.
man husband have at last been for.
given by her father. Her appear
ance on the stage as a chorus girl
in tights and her husbands engage
nent as a street-car conductor we're
the last straws that broke the back OF
the old gentleman's pride.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

BELGRADE, November 1.-THE
Servian division marched on Widdio,
gave battle to the Bulgarians near
Widdin and inflicted upon them q
crushing defeat. The loss was heavy
on both sides. The Servians cap
tured 1000 prisoners. Widdin is a
strongly fortified town of about a..
600 inhabitants, on the Danube,
near the Servian frontier, and direct
" opposite KaIafat, in Roumania.
The town is situated on a wide
plain, formed by a bend in the Dan
ube. 1t is considered the key OF
Bulgaria, commanding Little Wal
lachia and the approaches to the de.
files of Pennsylvania, and covering
the road leading through Nisch and
Sofia to Adrianople.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
The Free.trade Conyentio

The Free trade Convention at
Chicago, as we predicted Wednes-
day, has thus far added nothing new
to the discussion Of the subject. The
enthusiastic secretary, Mr.. Boxer,
early in the proceedings, said that
$4,000 would be wanted to carry on
the war. With this sum, he assured
those assembled, ave will show be.
fore New Years Day, 1887, such use
of it that the country will come to
our support as England came to the
support of Golden and Bright
There is, at least, a commendable
modesty about Mr.. Boxers demands,
and in this respect he certainly does
not resemble his tutelary genius.
Golden, who, at two distinct periods
of his life, received for his personal
services to the British manufacturers
twenty times this sum, and, at a
third period, ten times this amount,
and this enormous sum, aggregating
$1,000, 600, "the simple and frugal'
Golden managed to squander or
give away during the latter years OF
bis life. 1t is evident, in spite OF
some misleading statements to the
contrary, that this organization is
equipped and ready for a warfare
which is only to end with the British
system of taxation and the destruct
ion of American Industries. The
~utterances of all the speakers at
Chicago show beyond question that
they belong to this school of thinkers
and that their ultimate goal is Free
Trade.-Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
l had studied it before, but til

l had studied it before, but the
cathedral of Colonge, Germany new,
err impressed me as it did this sum-
mer. 1t is admittedly the grandcst
Gothic structure in the world. Its
foundation laid in 1888; only two Or
three years ago completed.-More
than 600 years in building. All Eu-
rope taxed for it's construction. Its
chapel of the Magi with precious
stones enough to purchase a king
dom. Its chapel of st. Agnes with
masterpieces of painting. Its spire
springing 511 feet into the heavens.
Its stained glass, the GLORIOUS of all
rich colors. Statues encircling the
pillars and encircling all. Statues
upon statues, until sculpture can do
no more, but faints and falls back
upon carved stalls, and down on
pavements over which the kings
and Queens of earth have walked to
confession. Nave and aisle and
transept and portals combining the
splendOrs of sunrise. Inter laced,
in%ter-foliated, r.columned gran
deur. AS stood outside, looking
at the double ranges of flying bat
tresses and forest o~fpinnacles, higher
and higher and higher, until l almost
reeled from dizziness, 1 exclaimed /:
Great ~doxology in stone! Frozen
prayer of many nationsw But while
standing there l saw q poor mar en-.
ter and put down his pack and kneel
beside his burden onsthe hard floor
of the cathedral. And tears of deep
emotion came into my eyes as I
said 10 myself. "There is a soul
worth more than all the material sur.
roundings. That man will live after
the last pinnacle has fallen and not
one stone of all that cathedral glory
shall remain interrupted. He IS now
a Lazarus in rags and poverty and
WEAKNESS, but immortal and q O
of the Lord Almighty; and the
prayer he now offers, / believe God
will hear, and among the Apostles
whose sculptured forms stand in the
surrounding inches he will at last be
lifted, and into the presence of that
Christ whose sufferings are repre-
sented by the crucifx before which
he bows, and be raised in due time
out of all his poverties into the glor.
ious home built for Him and built
for us by slim who maketh the
Seven Stars and Orion -Talmage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
CHARLESTON, w. VA, n

wy W. As NON. Ii.
Near Three. Forks of Sandy,
Roane county, lives a family named
Drake. The father is an old soldier
who has had pending for many
years an application at Washington
for a pension. A few days since the
pension was allowed, amounting
with back pay into the thousands.
On the arrival of the T~reasuary war
rant for the amount the family fell
into contention as to the distribution
of the money.
A general fight followed, in which
all took part. The old man being
subject to acute attacks of heart
disease, fell over and expired from
excitement. while the fight was go.
ing on, before he had handled a dol.
lar of the coveted pension.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
JEWELRY.

This is the time and the season
when thoughts of Xmas presents in
trude themselves upon the average
mortal, and indications of what is
new and measurable in sentiment
and design are eagerly looked for,
and all classes may be suited, from
the sentimental lover to the small
boy. For the former there are tiny
padlocks to fasten bracelets, and
they have a slender golden key that
the lover himself may carry, and it
is the rage of the season to have
notices of any or every choice en-
graved upon jewelry.
Chased rings of India gold, which
look dingy and coppery, are curious
ly conspicuous and much in vogue.
Finger rings for ladies, when seals,
have a name or initial on a gem.
Jeweled hairpins with crescent
tops, and balls and blocks set with
brilliants, are in large demand.
Wedding rings are made quite
narrow, of twenty-five carat gold,
the wide bands having proven to
wear away too rapidly.
A particular feature of fall STYLES
is the use of the colored diamonds,
and semi, OF fancy jewels, such as
spinels, moonstones end tourmalins.
Bangle rings and bracelets, are
entirely out OF date.
The very latest sensation in Jewell
~ is represented by Scotch pebble
ornaments introduced in lace pins,
cuff buttons, buckles and studs, and
now exhibited by leading houses as
a holiday attraction. The pebbles
are set in silver. so as to present a
smooth checkered surface of coIored
stones, intersected by lines of silver
thread. These ornaments are ef-
fectively worn with the fashionable
English and Scotch dress fabrics,
hence are the correct jewelry for
promenade and day wear.
| LEONE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
A tique Furniture in New Orleans.
TIns.-1 H..

SN~- AhA~
Some of the most valuable antique
furniture on the continent is to be
found, it is said, among the possessions
of the old Creole families of Louisiana.
At an auction in New Orleans lately a
gentleman purchased for So a first en-
pire %chiffonier, which hereadily sold for
more than thirty times that sum. By
watching auction sales in New Orleans
rare bargains may often be had in
bronzes, pictures, clocks, chairs, sofas,
cabinets, and dressing tables. Some
times a cabinet of the time of Louis XII,
Florentine fourteenth century chairs,
and exquisite inlaid cabinets of Louis
Sci 9 and Louis Quinze may be picked
up for little or nothing. Under the
first Napoleon many French families
settled in Louisiana, bringing their
household goods with them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

Louis David Riel, the half:breed
leader, was hanged at Regina N. w.
T., Monday. Considerable feeling
was excited among French-C anadi-
ans by the execution. In Montreal
10000 persons paraded through the
streets with French flags and burned
Sir John Mcdonald in effigy in front
OF the Queens statue. A number of
shots were exchanged with the DO.
lice, but no one was hurt.
Germany has acquiesced in the
Pope's settlement of the Carolines
question.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

BIsMARCK's inhuman expulsion of
the Poles is drawing down on his
head deserved ~denunciation and bit
terness. HIS act has ruined the for
tunes and lives of thousands of de-
serving people. He has broken up
their homes, driven them forth in
the world penniless and ~houseless,
and subjected them to the insults of
everyone. The cable yesterday NOR
ming announced that Bismarck was
suffering from neuralgia. II he were
made like ordinary men he would
be suffering from a damning con
Standardization.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
An Answer Wanted.

Can any n bring us a case of Kidney
or Liver Complaint that Electric Bitters
will not speedily cure? We say they can
not, as thousands of cases already per.
m%anently cured and who are daily re-
commencing Electric Bitters, will prove.
Brights Disease, Diabetes, Weak Back, OF
any urinary complaint quickly cured
They purify the blood, regulate the bow
els, and act directly on the diseased parts.
Every bottle guaranteed. For sale at soc.
a bottle by E. G. Williams & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

tiers against the Hudson Bay company, and
when the latter sold their lands to the
Canadian government Louisdeman1e led that
se5tlers be treated at least better than ami
mails. No attention was paid to him. The
land was re-surveyei and the half breeds
ordered to a reservation provided for them,
just as the Indians were treated in the
states" Considerable pressure had Lem
brought to bear Oh Sir John Macdonald to
save Riel. and hai it not been for the preco-
dent established by tho United States in tie
polcy pursued with the Indians pubic
.p:n On you'll not cav, allowed Riel to
have sean h nigel Ed. Moo.
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An Enterprisinq, Reliable House

p. g. Williams & Bro. can always be
relied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best of everything, but to secure the
Agency for such articles as have we'll
known merit, and are popular with the
people, thereby sustaining the reputation
OF being always enterprising, and ever
reliable. Having secured the Agency for
the celebrated DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, will sell it on a positive
guarantee. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection Of Throat, Lungs, and
chest, and to show BUR confidence, we
invite you to cali and get a Trial Bottle
Free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

ALFRED p. EDGERToN. the candidacy OF
Mr.. Horace Greeley, and came very near
(within six votes being nominated as vice
president on the ticket with Mr.. Charles
OConor. He was afterward nominated by
the friends of the straight ticket as gov
ernor of Indiana, but declined to run
against Gov. Hendricks, who was ele cte5.
The second appointee of the president is
sCol'' William L. Trenholm, of Charles
ton. South Carolina. He is the son of the.
late secretary of the treasury of the Con-
federate states, and is, of course, a Demo-
crat. He is described as "a Charleston
merchant by inheritance and in practice"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

In Paris the fremen constitute a
regiment of infantry, numbering so
officers and 1890 men. The chief
officer is a colonel. The men are
with guns. The uniform con-
sists of a blue tunic with buttons
bearing the arms of the city of
farls; trousers ola deeper shade of
blue, ribbed on the side with red.
While on service in the city the men
wear the cap of soldiers in the in
iantry service, but when at fires
tney wear q helmet of brass With a
black crest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

GENEVA, N. Y, November 49,
Prof. Hitchcock, of Amherst Col
lege, is here with a large force of
men digging for the bones of a mas
todon. Fifty four bones have been
found, the tusk being eight feet long
and two feet in circumference. Prof.
Hitchcock expects to find all the
bones and mount them and place
them in position in Amherst College
Museum. The skeleton, when com.
pleted will be % feet long and Is
feet high,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

In the Samaritan Synagogue at
Nablous there is an altar, covered
with a veil of yellow silk, and within
this altar is kept manuscript, writ.
ten, it is claimed, by Abishua, the
son of Phineas, $500 years ago. 1t
is seen by the congregation but once
a year, when elevated above the
priests head or the Day of Atone
ment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

which state be was
elected for two
terms to the house
representatives
In 1858 he took up
bis residenc, in In.
diana, and in 1868
was the candidate
of the Democratic
party for lieuten-
ant governor on
the ticket with Mr..
Hendricks, with
whom he shared
the defeat of that
year. Four we ms
later, in 1872, he
took part in tee
straight Demo-
cratic move ent
in opposition to
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Utmost Limit of .adulteration,

IIIIICdgO HsFaIu.I
The imitation of imported sardines
can go no further. The packing box is
made in Jersey City, the wrapper is
printed in New York, the tin cans are
manufactured in Boston, the fish are
caught on the Maine coast, and the oil
is extracted from cotton seed in
Georgia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21


from the steamer he did
not appear to be in the
best OF health or spirits.
He said he had suffered
incessantly during the
voyage. 81 come to
America be remarked,
with no object of mon
etary gain. have been
unwell for the last few
months, and my physi-
clan advised a trans
atlantic trip. I shall
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
Taking Care of the Treaty

TNIH-dEO IitTaIuI
The original text of the treaty of
peace between France and China is
sealed up in a roll of yellow silk, fast
ened by gold cords and secured in a red
lacquer box, handsomely decorated with
mother of pearl and guarded by a gold
paddock. The box is placed in a richly
carved sandal wood casket, and then in
turn, is sealed up in a metallic case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21
WOODBURY.. N. T.. Sent 9d

Dear Sir: / have been having chills at
intervals for eleven months. and being
recommended to try Aromanna. I did so,
and have not had a chill since l took the
first dose, leaving me with a good app
tite. 1t is an excellent tonic. John w.
Downs, Sheriff of the County of Cloucs-
ter. Sold by A. M. GILBERT, Druggist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21


Brush system of cleo
trio lights, and one OF
the most celebrated
electricians in the
world. Mr.. Brush BE-
gan business a few
years ago as a poor
boy and to-day has
amassed q fortune of a
million or two. His
new residence in this
city is located on the
famous Euclid avenue,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

W. g, GEUkGE. nOU dVUeIHPU any run.
ming while here other than an occasional
spin to prevent stiffness" He has visited
this country before, and, as an amateur,
has outrun any of our men. He has since
become the champion professional runner
OF England. Our amateur, Lawrence E.
Myers, can beat him at any distance up to
a half mile. Further than that George caa
likely beat the world.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-11-21

Mr.. Brush is mar RED, and is the father
of two bright caIdren. He is about 40
years of age. HIS face is seldom seen on
the streets. Like Edison and other inven-
tors, he labors night AMI day in his labora-
tory, and shuns society and public ga5bsr-
ings. His most recent invention is an cleo
trio motor for propelling street rail way and
other cars. WILL NJ. CLEMENS.
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of the hntamed spirit
which he possessed they
would not have bean
driven into submission
so easily. As long as
Riel lived the govern
ment would have been
fearful Of tro Cub from
him. Although the dis
content does not die
him, its o~rgan;za-
ton is dissolved with
the death of its leader.
RiePs father had fought
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FASHION NEWS AND NOTES.
Written for The Herald bu Leone"
WINTER COSTUMES.


Tailor-made suits have lost none
of their popularity. One OF black
and white, with tiny stripes, has a
bodice which appears as close hitting
as if welded to the figure. me size
seams are completely c~ross-cut. Down
the front on both sides are some mar.
row rows of black and white braid,
the sleeves simply fastened with
three buttons upon the ontslde OF
the arm. The basque is an all-round
one with only sufficient spring at the
back for the tournoure with no pleats
whatever.
The skirt falls in long box pleats,
a slight putting in the tunic at the
back.
With tailor.made dresses, the long
banished cuffs and collars of linen
have come again into favor. The
straight bands of doubled linen, an
inch and a quarter high are the
most popular to wear with the ex-
tremely high military collar now
fashionable, the linen band is sew
ed to a collarette and band OF muslln,
to keep it in place.
Some very attractive fiannels and
mixtures in twist cloths are seen
among the new dress fabrics for or
binary wear, and for use in the ready
made tailor suits.
Dull red cloth redingotes, very
long and with no loops, only pleat-
ings down in the back, are made
Just like a mans long coat, slashed
from the bottom to the waist line, OF
rather to the turn of the tournure.
Simple costumes are frequently
made with a blouse bodice, or in the
shape Of a redingote russo, and are
of various wooden fabrics, either
smooth or twilled or ribbed.
The most novel are striped witt
plush or frizzy velvet Of several tints
or else self colored. They are par
ticularly suitable in the plain skirt.
The redingote russo is crossed II
front either with a semi-waistband
commencing from the sides and gath
cred at the back, or with a sash go
ing completely round t:.e waist, ant
tied either at the side or at the back
The tout ensemble is ample long
and without any trimming.
NOTES IN BRIEF.
Fur frlnges made of real or Imita
ticn tails of the same animal whose
fur trims or forms the wrap is a new
feature in this fall's mantles ant
wraps.
Plain straight skirts ofplush, will
possibly a panel of brocade in suit
able color, are combined with a plail
basque, having a brocade vest ant
plain lacing of medium sized cords.
The latest fashion in gloves is t,
have them two sizes larger than wa
the custom a season or two age
which means that gloves are nos
worn loose-fittlng, instead of burst
ing asunder at the seams.
Plain skirts look neat and ricI
when bordered with boucie or as
trakham plush. or when made Q
striped material, with u tiny pleat
ing of gold velveteen at the bottom
or when bordered deeply with an.
rough-looking or heavy broche boz
i derinp.