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Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
NEW HAVEN CONN, WEDNESDAY, MORNING, AUGUST l5

swagger that plainly said that he was the most observed of all men there and that it was an easy task that he was about to per- form.
 The prisoners were kneeling, their hands tied behind their backs, and heavy bamboo rods weighted at each end were laid across the calves of their legs. The mandarin rose and read the warrant of execution. The ut most stiffness prevailed. On the faces of the people who had Hooked to see the exe- cutions an expression of fear an anxiety was depicted. A command was given, the execu- tioner walked to the side of the first man, and drawing 8 long, narrow knife from under his robe awaited the order. The supreme moment had come; five lives were to bestaken. The men in the rear could see every movement of the execution and of the man in front of him. To the "outside barbarian" it was 8 fearful moment A command was given, and in an instant the knife was in the air and in the next moment head lay on the ground. A great fountain of blood spurted from the neck, and the executioner was beside the next body the result, and in less than the time it takes to write this line the five men were be- headed.
 We ran to the bodies in our curiosity to see if any muscular action was taking place, but there WAS none beyond the slowly closing eyelids. The law was vindicatsd The troops formed in line, the heads were put in the bas- kets that lately carried the bodies of the pir- ates, and the march WAS resumed through the city.
 The bodies were thrown into cart and taken for burial outside of the oity. In answer to our question as to what would be done with the five heads, we were told that they would be placed on the walls of the city as warning to all evil dosrs.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
Wednesday, August 15, 1888.
COMFORT FOR THE FAT.

Dr. Oertel, Q German physician, claims that he can make fat person lean. Dr. Bur- ney Yeo, an English doctor, tells in the Au- gust number of the Contemporary Review what Dr. Oertel's system consists of It is based on the observation of the habits of fat persons When the age of growth has come to an end the food once taken for growth is no longer needed; there is occasion for the supply of muscular and nervous energy, but that is all Persons who begin to grow fat in middle life do so from the excess of food. The fat comes from the albuminous and nitrogenous foods as well as from starchy and saocharine foods. The principal causes of obesity are bodily inactivity, excess of food and the too free use of certain bev- erages.
 This is reasonable. The central idea in Dr. Oertel's attack upon fat is to strengthen the muscle of the heart. This is done by care fully regulated dietary and by regular, active bodily exercise. The aim is to reduce the accumulation of fat about the heart. This 4 done by reducing the fluids, if necessary, and by the precipitation promoted by long-con tinued bodily exercise, especially in climbing graduated ascsnts. There are four objects aimed at in the cure: To improve the muscu' lar tone of the heart; to maintain the norma composition of the blood; to regulate tn. quantity of fluid in the body, and to preven the deposit of fat. The muscle or the hear is strengthened by enforced and regular exer else, and especially by climbing heights This must be proceeded with slowly, waiting without sitting, If palpitation comes on, til one can begin walking again, and the patien must walk several hours 6 day and climb aa much possible. To keep the normal coa position of the blood the food should be chief ly albuminous, consisting of the lean of roast or boiled beef, veal, mutton, game and eggs with green vegetables, from four to six ounces of bread day, and fats in very limited quan titles. The quantity of fluid drunk daily must also be limited. Beer is entirely forbid. den, and baths in courses of several weeks al time and twice week should be taken te assist the discharge of the fluid from tho body. All the fluid taken in twenty -fou1 hours should not exceed from forty to forty eight ounces, though the quantity in summer should be slightly increased. To prevent the deposit of fat the principles of diet already indicated should be rigidly adhered to. This would be milk, tea and bread for breakfast soup, beef or veal, little fish cooked with. out fat, with vegetables, farinacsous pudding and fruit in light quantities for dinner; and soft boiled eggs, an ounce of bread, cup of tea and a small slice of cheese for supper. Small quantities of light wine may be used at intervals during the day.
 In this way it is claimed that fat person can become comfortable and healthy. The systeu certainly seems to be reasonable one. Bst it might, we suppose, be harmful in some
 ,ases if carried out too faithfully.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
HE WANTED MORE.
A man who was Willing to Sacrince 2
 Finger fora Drink.

From the ArkanSaw Trayeler. A Georgia man while working at cotton gin had one of his hands 50 badly brushed that the amputation of two of his fingers was rendered necessary. A physician who hap pened to be passing the place was summoned to perform the operation.
 ''This will be rather painful affair, said the doctor, especially as I have no chloroform or anything to deaden the nerves"
 s'Ain't you got nothin' at alla' the wound- ed man asked.
 ssLet me see. I think have some old brandy in my saddlebag."
 The Georgian's eyes frightened. The doctor got the brandy, and, after giving the sufferer 8 drink, performed the opera ton.
 sfsay, Dock, said the injured man, ''don't you think that other finger oughter be tuck offa'
 "No."
 tsI think it do.;'
 ssWhy, man, 1t is not injured" 'tThat mout be, but I think 1t oughter be tuck off" 'sWhy so, if 1t is not hurtP'
 "wall, lowed that of you agreed to take it of you mout gin me another drink nv that licker."
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
by the soldiers on account of their imposing appearance

The decision rendered by Judge Wallace in the ease of the receiver of the Bank of Albion against firm of Wall street brokers is an interesting one. The president of the Albion bank speculated with the banks funds through this firm of brokers, and the ulti- mate consequence was the wreck of the bank through his default. The decision sustains a verdict by which the brokers are compelled to refund the money of the bank which they received from the president in payment of his personal obligations. This was received in the form of checks of the Albion bank on bank in New York, with which it kept an account They showed on their surface that they were not personal cheeks and that the funds which they transferred belonged to the bank, and of course the brokers knew that the account which they were used to set- tie were personalsaoeounts of the president. This, in Judge Wallace's opinion, was notice enough that there was misappropriation of the banks funds, and he holds the brokers responsible for receiving them.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
A BELL BOY's LIFE

Joys and Trials sf a ssFronln in g Ffrst.Cl&as Hotel.
 From the Washington CriticI
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15

The Democrats don't seem to bs quite as confident as they were. By and by they will be less confident than they are now.
 The determination of the Hon. Carlos French of Seymour not to be Q candidate for renonination makes an interesting situation. If Professor Sumner could bs induced to run why not give him the nomination. He would do as well for free trade as anybody in the district.
 The Springfield Union wants to know why the Connecticut Democrats don't nominate Professor Simeon E. Baldwin for governor. There is no reason why they shouldn't. Pro- lessor Baldwin is good Democrat, and if there is anything in heredity 1t would "come natural' to him to be governor.
 The ratification by the Costa Rican govern ment of the contract with the Nicaragua Canal company marks an important Rtep in the progress of the canal enterprise, and re- moves almost the only remaining difficulty from it's path. Indeed, it might almost be said that this company now has very little to fear save from the indifference or neglect of it's own government.
 The Liverpool Mercury, in an article sets ting forth the depression in the English iron trade, concludes as follows: t'Unless. there fore, congress, after the presidential election, adopts a very liberal policy, and pushes for ward boldly in the direction of free trade, il must be confessed the prospects of our own iron trade are not reassuring." Will the workingmen of America jump at the chance of helping the British iron trader We trow not.
 An English writer declares that the custom of pairing of guests at dinner arose in the middle ages, when there was only single plate and drinking cup for each couple, and put the pieces in his mouth and they botI drank from the same cup. This is ingenious
 but men and women liked to eat together
 long before the middle ages. It is, indeed, 1 ! very old custom. Did not Adam and Ev'
 eat of the forbidden fruit togetheri
 The London Foot Guards are In peck 0
 trouble over the threatened abolishment Q
 their showy bear-skin hats, which are wor1
 at present by three of their brigades. Tn
 supply of bearskin has diminished exceeding ly of late, 50 that now each hat is wort
 about $36. These bearskina are practicalI
 useless, except for the purposes of display
 and are even then only suitable for col l climates. But they are highly cherishs
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
EDTTORTAL NOTES.

The Democrats don't seem to be quite as confident as they were. By and by they will be less confident than they are now.
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ghe gn1rmaI aud Gunrter

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CTTX, 10 CENTS 4 WEEK. 50 CENTS 4 MONTE, $500
 FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 YEAR. TEE SAaz
 TERMS By MAIL.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15

Rowdies threw rotten eggs and frecrackerE at Rev. A. G. Smith of Windsor Locks as he was addressing a temperance meeting at Rocky Hill Saturday. The constable failed to preserve order and finally Mr.S Smith sprane for the ringleader and threw him bodily oui of the tent. The rowdies were glad to re- treat
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NO. 192
9r1J Gnuds.
Housekeeping
 Goods.


 We have never displayed a better line of Linen Goods than we are now showing Tf i'm need of Table Linen we advise you to look at our line, which is complete 1n style and quality and low in price.
 We show the largest line of Towels and Crashes, and the best line of Linen Napkins in all sizes-s-4, 10-4, 1924, IA and 1894 Pattern Cloths, with Napkins to match. Table and Basket Doylies, Tray Cloths. etc. OUR PRICES ON THESE GOODS Were Never Lower.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-08-15
Duplex Corset.

We are receiving, almost daily, letters testfying to the great and sustained popularity of the DU PLEX CORSET.
 Mrs Elizabeth M RockhiIl writes from Lebanon. Ohio, April 14th, 1888
 Allow me to pay my tribute to the genius which invented the Duplex. I have worn many different makes of corsets, but until bought my first Du- pley in 1876 or 1877, never knew what a thorough ly comfortable corset was. I have worn no other kind since and could not be induced to unless they were not to be had. They are very reasonable in price, better wearing than those which cost more and satisfactory in every respect"
 For sale everywhere. Sample corset sent post paid on receipt of $1
 Bortree Mfg. Co.,, Jackson, Mich.
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9AIiscRIIameu11s.
EpPS'S cocoa.
BREAKFAST

BREAkFAST.
 By . thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and Lltri tion md by careful application of the fine proper ties of weliselected Cocoa, MT. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with delicately favored bSv- craze which may save many heavy doctors bills. I f by malicious of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually builtup untilstrong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hun dreds of subtlemalades are hoatingaroundu Us ready to attack wherever there is 6 weak point. We may fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.n-Civfl Service Gazette.
 Nada sinply with boiling water or railk. Bold only in half pound tins by Grocers labeled thus:
 JAMES EPPS O.. Homeepathic Chemsts
 aIIa t1Ikvtf London. England.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
BEDINGTON NEWS.

Quite wet spell of weather we are
having now. Farmers are busy now,
but have not been able thus far to do
much toward their Spring work.
Mrs. Nipe, who has been ill for over
a week, is, we are glad to note, conva-
lescing.
Mr.. Bender still continues in crit
ical condition.
Mrs. Hill is improving.
No meeting of the Nipetown Lyce-
UNI last night owing to the inclemency
of the weather. Exercises postponed
until April Sd. Come one, come all,
and enjoy yourselves.
We observed some of the storm
stayed folks returning home on Mon
day last, looking quite bad cause, un-
known; will let the readers judge for
themselves. However, would sug-
gest that young men form a sort of a
union and come to some conclusion as
the best way to spend such nights.
No counting Bachelors or widowers to
be admitted or allowed to share the
benefits of the same.
Doubtless the union could devise
some means for the young men who
are in the habit of going to Martins
burg on Sunday evening, and who fire.
quently get left.
March %, 1888. EDMUND.
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LEEToWN NEWS.

And now the Conference is over, ii
is no longer " I wonder who our new
preacher will be-" but I" How do you
like him?n
Never mind friend Joe. coal will not
be needed much longer on Sunday
eve, and if so, she says she will have
a supply on hand without having to
go to the coal yard for it.
John Price met with a painful acci-
dent on Tuesday, while choppiDg
wood by cutting his leg severely just
below the knee.
Mrs. Cornelius Bast who has been
visiting friends and relatives near
Shepherdstown, has returned to her
home, Points of Rocks, Nd.
Again we are reminded of the un-
certainty of life and the certainty of
death. Near Browns x, on last Tues
day, Mr.. Frank Brown, aged about IS
years, was stricken down by pafaly-
sis while engaged in some manual la
Dor about his premises. He was i'm
mediately borne to his room where he
remained until Saturday morning
when he was summoned by Him who
doeth all things well to cross over the
bridge of time to enter as we have
reason to believe, the Pearly Gates of
the New Jerusalem. Mr.. Brown was
a christian gentleman, devoted hus-
band, kind father, and an esteemed
citizen of his community, and in these
several relations of life he will be sad
~ missed.
The M. P. Church atSmithfield was
dedicated by Rev. Mr.. Tag, on last
Sunday, in the presence of large
congregation.
Rev. NJ. G. Merlig will preach his
first sermon at Smithfield, on next
Sunday at l | a. m. and at Leetown at
SPIN. March 30, 1888. K.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT
NOTWITHSTANDING the
unusual severe weather that prevail
ed at the time of the last excursion to
Washington. the patronage it receiv-
ed demonstrated that the opportuni-
ties for cheap travel extended by the
b. Il @. Company are fully appreciat-
ed by the general public. The fourth
of the popular series of Washington
excursions is therefore announced to
be run on Thursday, April 18th. As
this excursion will probably close the
series, every one who can spare
the time should take advantage Of it.
The trains will leave stations as given
below,-the rate of fare annexed !:
Cumberland :-l:50, ESQ. 1915 a. M,
1.30 p. N. $4.75. Sir John's:-3:06.
400, ll:27 a. M, 2:40. 1885. Mar
tinsburg :-4:06, 500 a. M, 1920, 3:35
p. ~. s2.75. Shenandoah Junction i:
-4:27 a. M, 1878 p. N. $3.50. The
tickets are valid for return passage
until Saturday. April 2lst, inclusive,
on all regular trains. and good for
trip from Washington to Baltimore
at any time during the time limited.
Parlor cars will be attached to 100 p.
ni. day Express and Sleeping Cars to
the night expresses through to Wash
ington and Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
SHANGHAI NEWS.

Died, near Shanghai, after linger-
ing illness. on the night of March 10th,
Jngertha Madison, infant son of Fred
erick and Laura Dehaven, aged
months and days. The remains
were taken to Towards Chapel, Fred.
Co., for interment, where the funeral
was preached by Rev. Jos. G. Kitch-
en-; we feel sorry for the bereaved pa
rents. but they have the comforting
assurance that if they are faithful
they will meet little Gertha in the
sweet Bye and Bye.
We are sorry to hear that Mr.. JOS
ephus Bishop, who lives below Shang-
hal, is very i'll atthIs time with pneu-
monia.
Rev. A. M. Horn, the United
Bretren Pastor, has returned to
Berkeley Circuit. His many friends
on this work gladly welcomed him
back to them again.
Mr.. Algernon Barney and family
started for Dacota Ter, on the Dist.
We wish then great success in their
new home.
We are glad to say that Hon. b. M.
Kitchen and wife, who have been suf.
fering for some time, are both much
better.
Shanghai school closed on the 9th
inst. Mr.. Bear, the teacher, gave the
nice treat. E.
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Horace's Gap.--Jefferson Co.

Messrs. David and Charles Chap
man started for the West F." on Tues
day. Our best wishes for their fu-
ture success, go with them.
" Peach /" Hosier, of Vanclevesville,
was here for day or two, last week.
He had not shown the light of his
countenance here for such long time,
that we could not tell whether he had
forgotten our Lilies and Rose, or
otherwise.
Mrs. Samuel Morningstar, now Of
Charlestown, made a short visit to
Mrs. Mary Turner, at " Cedarmere,"
last week.
Mrs. Eliza Williamson, whom I
mentioned last week as being quite
i'll, died March 23d, aged SO years, /
month and % days. She was church
member for many years, the last
eighteen or twenty as member of
Nit. Zion Baptist church. Her NOR
tai remains were inferred at Mt. Zion
on Saturday last, the funeral services
being conducted by her pastor Rev.
Mr.. Stricken.
We regret to learn of the death of
Mr.. Frank Brown, of Browns Cross
ing, who died last Friday, of paraly-
sis. Mr.. B. was just in the prime of
life, a good citizen, and a worthy
man. The community in which he
lived will miss him,
Mrs. Henry Kisner, of the vicinity
of New Haven, was buried at Mount
Zion on Wednesday of last week.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Stricken.
Mr.. John g. Thompson moved his
goods and chattels yesterday, from
the "Sunnyside" Farm of Mrs. C. HI.
Stevens. and will locate with Mr..
James Fulk, of Arden District,
Berkeley county. He has our best
wishes for his future success.
John w. B. l.. Thompson, son of
John G. Thompson, a brakeman on
the first Division of the B. & O., was
slightly bruised about the head and
face the other day, while in the dis
charge of his duty.
Mrs. John E. johnson is near Ger
ardstown, visiting her father, Mr..
Johh Aiken, who is very ill.
TEMPLAR,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
ANOTHER CONVICT CAMP HORROR.

The brutalities which can be
practiced upon prisoners under the
Southern convict lease system have
received another illustration in
Arkansas. For Il few weeks past
stories have been published in the
newspapers of the Southwest of the
starving, whipping aud beating tu
death of prisners confined in the
Coal Hill convict camp in that state.
The first cursory investigation prov
ed them to be more than true and
the case was turned over to the
State Board of Penitentiary Com
missioners. AS the accounts are
published in Democratic papers it
can not be claimed that they are ex-
aggerated or told for political effect.
1t is not possible, however, to re-
late in decent language the horrors
revealed at the Coal Hill pen. Per
haps the best characterization of the
camp is given by the Little Rock
Gazette. the leading Democratic pa.
per of the state. when it heads its
account Of the affair With these
words: ga hell in Arkansas."-
No more revolving scenes and trans.
actions we're ever brought to light
than were revealed to the committee
sent to investigate the camp. At
least seven murders are chargeable
to the warden and his brutal assist.
ants, while the filthy conditions of
the stockade, the character of the
food furnished to the prisoners and
inhuman treatment to which they
were subjected, whether sick or well,
are simply beyond description.
The revelations made at this Ar
kansas camp are the most sickeniDg
that have come to light in any
Southern prison pen. Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia and other South
ern states have given some revolving
illustrations of the barbarities to
which prisoners can be subjected un-
der the convict system in practice in
those states, but none OF them have
equaled the horrors revealed at Coal
Hill. If the accounts were not at
tested by the Governor, the Secre-
tary State and the Attorney General
of Arkansas, they might be regard
ed as offsprings of some diseased
imagination. Efforts have been
made in the past to awaken public
sentiment against the convict sys-
tenn in use in the South. 1t is to be
hoped that this last and most revol-
ting revelation will arouse an indig-
nation which will compel the aband-
onment of this barbarous method of
dealing with unfortunate prisoners.
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Iparty has pledged itself to uphold.

party has pledged itself to uphold.
Cheers.
Gentlemen, let US march ahead on
that old road to victory so familiar
to MS, and though the battle flags
are furled, and though many of onr
grand old chiefs sleep beneath Am
erican earth, which has wrapped
them fondly in its embrace, still
there are left men sufficient 10 guide
US yet to as grand victory as they
ever yet wrested from foe. Tcheers.]
And let us, grasping up the old ma
tional banner, standing upon this
broad and magnificent platform,
proclaim to the men of all nations
that America welcomes to her shores
by virtue of her own prosperity, by
virtue of the freedom she gives the
workingman and the security she
gives the employer, all that is best
of the old world; that she is not
afraid OF the democracy of Europe !;
that the best blood ofthe Old World
has been shed with American blood
to maintain our freedom and our
prosperity and to gain the liberty
that has smiled for a hundred and
twelve long and glorious years over
this land OF freedom and will smile
down again upon us as the rejoicing
beams of the setting sun restN upon
the flag of the stars and stripes float
ing aloft and proclaiming that once
more the wisdom of the American
people has trampled beneath their
feet the insidious foes that in peace
as well as in war would seek to mar
our glory and destroy our prosper
ity. CONTINUED applause
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

The president and cashier of the
State National Bank of Raleigh,
n. c., have gone to Canada with
several hundred thousand dollars,
taking the banks porter along
with them to carry the gold.
PARKERsBURG, W. VA, March
29.-Bowman, Stone s. Co., large
lumber dealers at Rowlesburg, made
an assignment. Liabilities $50, 700.
Assets $4,000.
Rev. DR.. j. @. Miller, of York,
Rey. DR.. E. Eshbach, of Frederick,
and Rev. j. G. Bowman, of Hanover.
will sail early in May for London, to
attend the fourth general council of
the Alliance of the Reformed church
es holding the Presbyterian system
Of government. The trip contem-
plates tour of Europe, and some OF
the delegates will take in Egypt
and the Holy Land.