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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19
Our Lewis County Letter.
WESTON, June Is, 1886.


In the absence of anything unusu-
al, | am compelled to revert to the
weather as an opening theme Of my
present letter. We are having much
rain, and vegetation is in rapid
growth. The grass crop Of this re-
gion is unusually fine; more wheat
will be produced in this western and
mountain section than will suffice
for home use, and expectation will
be made TO other markets. Hereto
fore our demand required large inn
portation, and four-fifths of all grain
ground, or flour used, has been ship
ped from the West. The corn is do
ing finely; oats bids fair good crop,
but the grass is reported as being
scarce on the ground, and the Weld
will be light-the meadows exhibit
the unfavorable effect of the drouth
experienced for the past two years.
In a life and business so confined
as that in which my daysare passed,
it is difficult to note from week to
week a record OF events which can
prove interesting to your readers.
The incidents ofadmission, discharge
or death, with an occasional clone.
ment Of patients, embrace the gene
raj routine of daily occurrences yet
in, around and connected with the
institution there is more or less to
claim attention, and if unfortunately
family are directly interested by
having some member under its care,
their interest is at once engaged by
anything, descriptive or otherwise,
relating to the hospital
Many persons speak of this insti-
tuition as the Asylum. The word is
improperly used-it is to all intents
an Hospital for treatment and care
of the insane. An asylum is simply
place of security; but here every
effort is made for the restoration and
recovery of patients. Each case is
carefully diagnosed, and if the dis
ease of body is developed; it is pre-
scribed for, and during the entire
continuance of the case. both care
and restraint, with good nursing, is
the usage.
| have lately read an interesting
and valuable book Of instruction for
attendants of the insane, which, il
carefully stored and practiced from,
would make success of recovery pos
sibly more frequent.
One death Of an aged lady occur.
red yesterday, l4th inst; remains in.
tered in hospital cemetery. No adj.
missions. One lady discharged on
bond and taken to her home In Bar.
bour county. Number under treat
ment, CTS. General health good
physically, and many improving
mentally.
DR.. Bland, Superintendent, return
ed last week from Convention of
Superintendent, held in Lexington,
KY, and general visit ofinspection
of hospitals in Indiana, Ohio and
Kentucky. We were all gratified to
see the Improvement Of his health.
Mrs. Jackson, Matron, met with
an accident in spraining her ankle,
and is unable to attend to her duties.
Her daughter, Miss Ella, is perform
ing active duty for her. p. G.,
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Death Of a Coloresl Giant.

CAMBRIDGE, June 15.-Alexander
johnson, colored, aged about forty
FIVE years, employed as a hostler for
Mr.. John A. Frock, dropped dead
from heart disease on the street this
evening. Johnson came from Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, where he was no.
ted as a giant. He was apparently
in perfect health.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

Notwithstanding threats to disre-
gard the new redistricting law, the
Democrats Of Ohio have thus far
called their Congressional Conven-
tions in accordance with the act re-
storing the districts of 1882.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

New York, June l4.--The body
Of q well dressed young Chinaman
was found hanging to the limb of
tree at One Hundred and Seventeen
street and Harlem river. An exami-
nation showed that he had commit
ted suicide. His body was not
identified.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

A freight train on the Kansas
City Road was wrecked some dis
lance east Of Memphis, Mo-, Mon
day. Fifteen cars were entirely de-
molished, and several tramps who
were stealing a ride were crushed to
death.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19

Robert Robinson, aged 16, of
Charleston, S. c., died of hydropho-
bia, after suffering "a hours.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-19
A Pleasant Visit.

FREDERICK CITY, MD.-INsPEoTIoS OF
HEDGE FEScEs-A RIDE THROUGH a
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.
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BA1TImoRr, Jnne l5. 18se.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
Respectfully,
Texas Benevolent Association.

The Texas Benevolent Association
is mutual organization, relying upon
membership to contribute according
to age and benefits, and has done more
to contribute to the relief of widows
and orphans of Texas than any other
order we know of, having paid 141
death claims, amounting to over $780,
600, and saved membership over old
line companies nearly two millions.
1t paid more money to the beneficial
ries last year than any other life COM
pany doing business in the State. 1t
is well conducted and in the hands of
the best men. The plan is plain and
equitable. The confidence is placed by
the management in the members, who
alone pay death claims, is similar to
the Knights of Honor and other Or
ders. 1t is a Texas organization, con-
Quoted without lodges, and true Tex
ans should vic with each other to sus-
tain this beneficent organization.
MEMBERS.
John l.. Barlow, editor Waco Ex-
aminer; A. r.. McCullum, editor Even
ing Day; ID. A. Kelley, M. d. Herring,
+. Ii. Robertson, attorneys, and 9TH
ers.
OFFICIALS.
r. b. PARROT, manager; j. w. Mann,
j. f. Marshall, II. Leasing, trustees;
ii. w. Brown, medical director; Thos.
Dugelby, auditor.
WACO, TEXAS, Sept. 6, 1ss6.-Wc,
the undersigned, are personally ac-
quainted with Col II. B. Parrott, the
president, and with the directors of
the Texas Benevolent Association, and
can truthfully commend them in every
way, as high, honorable gentlemen,
whose standing is equal, if not superb
or, to any gentlemen in the State.
Ed. STURaIs, Mayor of Waco.
S. w. SLAYDEN. Secretary and Treas
urer Slayden-Kirkscy Wooden Mills.
WILLIAM CAMERON, President Citi-
zens National Bank.
j. X. ROSE, Cashier Waco National
Bank.
w. w. SELEy, Cashier Waco State
Bank.
SANGER Bros, Dry Goods.
CAMERON, CASTLES Il STOREY,
Wholesale Grocers and Druggists.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
I,strays.

A HERALD reporter met gentle
man yesterday who had in his hand a
written description of horse he had
estrayed and was advertising by post
ing up written descriptions in three
public places, one at the court house.
lie thought it might be good item
for the reporter. 1t was not so con-
sidered by the reporter however.
Such notices should be published in
some newspaper in the county where
the animal is estrayed and such is
the law. 1t would thus enable
many people every month to recover
lost stock who never get them
and it would stop thieves from driv
Ing stock from other counties on to
thin ranges, especially to stray them
and thus get valuable property for
comparatively nothing.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
American District Telegraph Co.

The American District telegraph
company has gotten its system in this
city in full working order. BY the
time the fairs come off they will have
three circuits at work and will if pos
sible put in full system at the Dallas
State Fair grounds. They have what
they call triple combination system
for fire alarm, police call and police
register with patrol wagons, which
they will try to get our city to adopt.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
Fine Jcwelry.

A HERALD reporter sauntcred into
the magnificent jewelry house OF
Knephy Il Son, on Main street, No
GA, and his eyes were dazzled with the
brilliance, beauty and elegance Of all
he saw. This firm deals in watches,
clocks, jewelry, diamonds, silver and
plated ware, and also manufactures
jewelry. 1t is beyond question the
largest and finest jewelry establish
ment in the State, excepting none.
Clocks Of oil grades, from the plainest
and smallest to the most elegant and
superb, meet the gaze. Watches, from
the plain, ordinary silver watch to the
costliest gold, "a glittering with jew
els, for Lanes and gentlemen, are to be
seen. Chains in endless variety fill the
show cases. Rings, from the gold
band, the emblem of marriage, to the
sciutillating diamond, to CLEAN OH the
dainty finger of the loved one as a
token Of engagement, with every other
character and description, fill the mind
with wonderment at their elegance.
their beauty and their tempting dis
play. Silver ware and plated fitted
for the sidebOards and tables ofprinces
grace the cabinets prepared as their
repositories. Charms, ear rings.
brooches, bracelets, necklaces-every-
thing, in short, to adorn the loveliest
and the fairest and to please the fancy
of man is there in lavish profusion.
The whole house is ablaZe with dia-
monds as rich as ever sparkled in the
coronets of kings and queens, or in
the precious depths Of Golconda. And
there arc emeralds, too, and rubies,
and amethysts, and beryls, and topaz,
and garnet, and carbuncles, and opals
in single stones and in settings and
clusters, In rings, ear drops. brooches,
necklaces and bracelets. There Is a
world Of bUoutine two-inch vases,
novel Japanese ware, bisque
ware, spcctacles, eye glasses, walk
ing caneS unique, and fantastic
articles Of every line. 1t is a royal
place. It L. indeed, a lovers paradise,
for how sweet to go there and buy of
the riches spread out before you.
precious gifts for the loved one, to
make her heart glad and rapturous be-
cause you gave them, and to make her
eyes sparkle with delight at their
beauty.
Mr.. Lawrence NJ. Knephy is in
charge Of the business, and pleasant
er, more elegant gentleman Dallas can
not boast. His business is his pleasure.
and he devotes his untiring energy, his
fine abilities and his rare good taste in
perfecting it and in pleasing the pub
lie. He has built up an immense trade,
for the ihvariablc answer to the ques-
ton, where shall we go?' is, ITO
Knepfiy's," no matter what is wanted
in the lines of goods the house carries.
OF the highest integrity and sense of
honor, reliable, prompt, fair and lib
eral, the customer who deals once at
always goes back. q
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
PROMINENT BUSINESS MEN
Some of the Leading Citizens Who
Have Helped to Build Up Dallas.
NJ. ID. DARLINGTON.

|
Mr.. NJ. ID. Darlington, who is largely
in the commission business in this
city, is a native of Mississippi, where
he was born July Is, 1885. He entered
the Confederate army at the beginning
of the war as second lieutenant, and
at the close was quartermaster with
the rank of captain. He came to Texas
in 1871, settling at Corsicana, and COM
mencing in the grocery business. In
1872 he moved to Dallas and continued
the same business until 1874, when he
retired to go into the real estate bust
ness, handling only his own business.
however. lie has never held any civil
office except that Of alderman of this
city for the Second ward one term.
Mr.. Darlington has always been fore
most among the business and enter
prising men Of the city. Energetic and
far-seeing in business matters, with an
abundance of tact, he has succeeded
well in all his undertakings, and has
amassed a handsome property around
him. AS an alderman of the city he
was faithful to all the duties incum-
bent upon him, watching carefully all
the interests of the city and further
ing all in his power those interests
with a rare good judgment, wise
counsel, progressive spirit and con-
servative action On many Of the ordi-
nances of the city and its
efforts towards advancement and
development he has left the impress of
his good sense and mature thought.
Energetic, honest, and of unquestion-
ed integrity, enterprising, and withal
prompt and reliable in all things, he
has been an important factor in aiding
Dallas forward in her growth aud
prosperity.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
A Snake Story

would sound reasonable If read after
a quotation of our prices and you have
to 90 to the mammoth 8 and Zoe Ba-
zaar, S18 Elm street, and see for your
SELF to be convinced, how low Crock
cry, Glassware, Tinware, Notions, La
dies Furnishing Goods, Novelties,
Toys, &c, can be and are sold there,
you will be astonished and cannot help
but trade there. sls Elm st.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands,
Chilblain-, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale by
w. III. Howell Il Bro.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
Oleomargarine.

The oleomargarine bill passed by
congress at its late session goes into
effect on the 31st of this month. All
oleomargarine must be stamped as
such on that day, and before any can
be sold after that the government
license must be taken out. The license
for manufacturers is 5000 per annum
for wholesale dealers $3.50 per annum
and for retail dealers $48 per annum.
License can be taken out from Novem-
Der LIST to April 3Oth next, inclusive,
six months, when all government IL
censes expire for one-half these
amounts. The penalty for violation of
this law is by fine and Imprisonment.
both very heavy.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15

MISCELLANEOUS.
.nALLAS MUSEUM-7i1 Elm street. up
~ stairs CHARLES BAGGET, Taxidermist.
Admission - cents. Birds and animals put
up as natural as life; all work warranted.
Cash paid for all kinds Of birds and animals.
Open 10 to ~ q. M: TO 5p. m.
M j. LEMP'S Agency for Beer and Ice,
w. Dallas, Tex.
CHAs. MEISTERHANs, Agent.
A Ii PARTIES DESIRING A GOOD
"A well or cistern on the best modern plan
would do well to call on or address G. J.
Pitman, residence 1862 Elm street. or post
ONCE box 1914.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15

Ladies' tirstslass grain lace shoes ut :,
Ladies' flrst-elass grain button shoes.
Ladies' 1rst-slass buff lace shoes ut
Misses A No. 1 grain button shoes at.
Misses A Mol heavy calf button shoes
Misses A Mol grain button with tips.
Misses A No. 1 grain button shoes
Misses A Mol grain polish lace shoes
Misses A No. l calf lace tip shoes. ...
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-10-15
THE MISSOURI PACIFIC R'Y:


close and CONNECTIONS UNION Depo Kansas City st. Louis and Hannibal Tor
But change
IA,B and
a IN OF
AMERICAN Steamship
TO
r. gent.N street
P.H
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WANTED-If you want work Of any
kind apply at the Intelligence and Employ
ment Office, COO Main street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-17

- Johns y. p Letter To the Montreal Gazette
We have had OH exhibition here during the
past lew days Il strange marine animal. 1t was
captured in Trinity bay by some fishermen II, no
pursued II In a whaeboat and at length got
near enough 10 shoot 1t IL was q powerful
swimmer. but wa, accompanied by q young
one, ana uO danger could induce 10 10
powers were not great, 50 that IL Tell
victim to its maternal affection
The fishermen were advised To bring IL ON to
the capital for exhibition. no one in Trinity
had ever seen ITS like before or could tell to
what species II belonged. Most OF those who
saw IL mere we're equally puzzled SO that there
was quite a rush To the stran.e visitor 10
our shores. and in two days the owners cleared
Soo, charging 10 cents for admission. 1t Is II
icet IN length, and about Iest in its greatest
circumference and OF creamy whiteness in
color ali over; very symmetrical and graceful
In shape, and would probably weigh from 500
10 i 300 pounds. The head Is small the ewes
very small and set lar back. and the mouth
small and well furnished with moIar teeth
~ has two side fms; dorsAl nm but a
slight prOtuoerance where this nm usually is
AAe tail Is large and powerful and on the top Of
tiie head Is a single blow hole. / had no diff
Elst, so Tar as - known, ever taken seen In
newfoundland waters. We have had many
strange VISITORS previously-such the great
utNll ilsh In 1878, which made such a sensa-
lion In the world; a basking shark thirty feet
IN lehktn, which came ashore at Topsail
Twelve miles from ~. Johns a lew years ago.
anu grainpus, which boldly entered this har-
Dor ana was Killed: its skeleton now adorns the
Edinburgh museum. THIS white whale is the
latest arrival. IL Is member of the dolphin
family. the whalers call il the white Ash tine
Esquinau name Tor IL Is keela luak They are
plentiful in the arctic seas and the Northern
Pacific, and pretty numerou. on Labrador and
tAe 81 Lawrence river, where they ara thu
object Of profitable nshery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-17
The ..Sexton.- of Speculation,

Nigh TO the euro fronting Board of Trade
StoJd a OIOhe CT say who commissions made;
HIS ~0fA ~ a. done. ana So he paused to walt,
AlFI observe Iae "!tInDS with L IN ed
W A. htL IL 'pei tuelr dust Fly in wheat.
v q X tO"a.us broadway and leave the Street."
AAl NJ NphAv 10 wiki wolf like grin;
j batLeF tilclLl III gather them
6alhei ssiher-i gather them In
Il gather them ia. for nan and hoy
LAY alter Gay to my great 10y
EiO Ia a.. their Doodle the wear IND
through NEON 'I:laI gins that are most nsound
Bat which assure them - No
A = he stock al. rise WAofn 4 later atm,
Win notice OF iail. they pat up agIn
Ami uy hail pei cent, gather ia.
i gather them IN, till they re broke at last
And TIE Greg vi their ia hds TO pocket passed.
Hen give sII4 The shake, and tell 'eIu To 20,
nj starSe. while dine with IJeIuontcorf
A the broker ceased. said - self
" men you 4Esve this world and your pile of mol,
91 "a neal > Ai voice or the last truIn pet din.
lie ~aa sseci'cd ia sIn-iil -atiler him in
GaiLieT- Saiher-''Ii II gal her him i'm
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The Baby Stare.

FROM the Chicago herald
The other day Herald man got into Madi-
son street car, and three young ladies who sat
opposite where he took his seat suddenly ceased
their chatting and began TO look in the most
ludlcrously interpretive way. Their big eyes
stared straight ahead: they looked hard at the
Herald man, yet with not "a CLEAN Oh inteiil-
gence. Puppies OF eight weeks, children OF three
months and semi-udit folks often have that
kind vi stare. The Herald man got nervous,
ana, when he decently could. pulled d cigar
from his pocket and went to the rear seats.
Nv hat is that9" he asked of AN acquaintance,
in petulance, he flashed match. "rhat,"
said the ny young man, us what the girls call
the baby stare Haven't you seen ii yet? 1t
is the latest fad out. 1t takes nerve To do it.
but the average girl is schooling herself Her
idea is Ia open her eyes wide. direct them
straight al you, and then look just as unrecep-
tive OF outward Impressions as babies do.
Its u great snap, but 1 don't think il will last
Mighty lew girls can continue long enough the
lOOk OF idlOcy known as the baby stare.,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-07-17
LIQUID BREAD
A PURE MALT EXTRACT

Possesses the highest merit. Ii manufacture efrum
Tie choicest materials, and combines the pala-
lbie qualities vi refreshing drink with the uvsor
atlliS auu wholesome properties vi the best Malt
tracts.
Ii true tonic and delightful beverage alike desir
abie Tor Aids and persons in health. i'll be found
upon tral to he pleasant and complete substitute
eli alcoholic drinks most VI which are loo
1Cl GellI ale constitutions.
Is the beverage Par ExCelIence' for nursing
mothers creates an abundance of milk, while II
strengthens and lDvigOrateS the entire system.
Alter careful analysis, Wilbur g. hall, Ph. d.. New
York says: Liquid Bread is refreshing, nourshins
table beverage, and wholesome invgOrating tonic,
It's palaabe TO the taste, and easy assimilation"
frank L. James, PHI. d.. NJ. De- st. Louis, alter analy-
Els says: Its low percentage OF alcohol etierves
Cehce Its dellgh taste and Odor all combine
commend NicholsOn's Malt Extract as being mos,
nourIshng beverage and the best article OF the sort
hat has ever come under my examination"
DAVID NICHOLSON. Prop'r, ST. LOUIS
At wholesale by
WI MUEHLEISEN,
y11 9lS 5TH ST. WASHINGTON
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A Honeymoon In . Boat.

From the Hartford Times July 10
a recently married couple from New York
greatly enjoyed a novel and adventurous we'd
ding trip in carrying out their mutual taste for
sailing. After the marriage ceremony they went
on q New York steamer to Fall River from
whence they started alone a small schooner
rugged rowboat only Ii feet long and crused
through dinerent waters until they reached
Point Juolth, which was rounded in a severe
gale oi wind and rain. The little boat rocked
and danced over the rough waves in o way to
intimidate "a landswoman," but the fearless
little bride simply drew on ulster over her
white nautical dress and enioyed the finn
They arrived in Hartford during this UNIQUE
honeymoon. and were enthusiasts tlcally greefed
by members OF the Hartford Canoe CLUB VINO
afterward lowed the schooner rowbOat. con.
tanning the laughing and sea-loving couple.
down the Connecticut river by u tugbOat 10 the
banks OF their future home.
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S.. S.. s..
SCROFULA OF LUNGS.

SCHOtULA OF LUNGS.
am now 40 years old, and have suffered for the
last 10 years with lung trouble 1 have spent thou
sands of dollars to arrest the march of this dsease
temporary relief all that obtained. was unfit
Tor any manual labor for several years. A friend
strongly recommended the of Swifts Specific IS
. 5 )claiming that he himself had been greatly bene
nted by its use in some lung troubles resolved to
Try IT, The results are remarkable. My cough has left
me, my strength has returned and weigh 90 pounds
more than ever did IN my life. 1t has been three
years since stopped the of the medicine, but
nave hadno return of the disease and there pains
or weakness felt in my lungs DO The hardest kind
mechanical work, and feel wei. as felt since
was boy. These, know, are wonderful statements
to make but am honest when l say that owe my
existence and health to-day TO S. ;. 5. 1 would be
recreant to the duty humanity if I failed to
bear this cheerful testimony 20 the merits of this
wonderful medicine L. J. HOLT.
Montgomery, Ala, June 25 1885
Swiits Specific is entirely vegetable. Treatise on
Blood and skin Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
10 Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
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wstterson in the Cour,er-Journal.

Watterson in the Courier-JOurna.
The English gentleman II use the term con-
ventionally) is like the German gentleman, or
the French gentleman, or the American gen.
tleman. There is certain standard of gentle
manhood the world over. But If We seek tor
national types, We shall not find them in the
swell clubs OF the great cities OF Christendom.
omen are more typical than men. They are
receptive and reflect the idiosyncrasies OF race
and time. have known many agreeable Eng
lishmen. IL is ungallant / know, and blush
To say II, but have rarely known perfectly
agreeable Englishwoman, unless she was an
lrlshnan, which is u bull and beside the Ques-
ton! When the Engiishwuman has culture
ana learning, she becomes blue-stOcking;
when she mas not, she remains the poor, slavisn
thing which the inherent brute in the Anglo
saxon character makes her. Now and then
you see "a beautiful woman in England, III
winch event she Is iikeiy to be q Darmaid. But
the rule is Otherwise. Now the Irish women
are beautiful as IA rule, and as virtuOus they
are beautiful, which / sometimes fancy enters
more INTO the Anglo-Irish question than we
mink ~, ior the nneanest churi WILL at least in
LIS neart, resent the nominees of his women.