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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
The Prince and the Sentinel.

The Paris Petite Press tells funny story
about the young Prince Royal of Greece.
A year ago this young man was engaged
to the Princess Imperial of Germany and
Immediately set out on his sparkling ex-
petition. The young lady lived in the
Palace of Potsdam, and the Prince used to
go there frequently from Berlin. At
fist he made stated visits and was taken
in carriage from the railway station to
the palace. But one day he took it into
his head to pay an informal visit
Dressed in plain civilian clothes he
boarded the train, and on arriving at the
railway station took the first vehicle he
could hire. When he reached the palace
a sentinel was of course at tae gate.
"Wer da2" growled the big Prussian.
"Tis |" said the Prince, "the Crown
Prince of Greece and the fance of the
Princess. Let me pass"
"You are a nice looking Prince Royal,
you are! And Princess masher, eh2
Get away"
The Prince insisted and got angry.
The soldier thought he was poor
crank, and tried to bring him t. lis
senses. "Now, my fne fellow said
he, "don't make a fuss. You can talk
Jas much as you please, but 1 know M
business. A Prince, my boy, always has
fine uniform, with cooked hat and
feathers and a hushel of decorations.
Oh, saw our Fritz, a1d you can't fool
me. Now, go away"
Noticing lackey, the Prince b2ckonsd
to him, and, after scribbling a few lines
on the back Of the card, told him to
take it to the Empress. The lackey
went off on his errand. The sentinel
,grinned. A crazy man might fcol a
'lackey, but an old soldier wasn't to be
taken in. But what was his astonish-
ment when he sew the Princess coming
to meet the poor crank aad welcoming
him in the most affecti9nate manner.
Then she took him into the palace.
"Well, swami" exclaimed the senti
mel. ''Ifa beggar man comes up to mt
the next time I'm On guard and tells me
he's the Pope I'll kneel dowa aad get biz
blessing"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
WORK AND WORKERS.

THE New York Central and Hudson River
Railroad Company objects TO its employees
being Knights of Labor.
THE Richand and Nelson miners, at Day
ton, Tennessee, to the number of 1890 are on
a strike against reduction in wages
AN EFFORT is being made by manufacturers
in Fail River. Mass, 10 induce the Rhode
Island mill men 10 join the combination to
stop one week in October, but so far without
success.
THE Howard Plate Glass Works at Coch-
ran Station near Pttsburg, have shut down
on account of a strike. The men, to the num-
Der of 200 demanded the reinstatement of
some unioni,ts who have been discharged,
and, being refused, went on a strike
TWENTY-FIVE Italian immigrants landed
at New York from the Il amer Burgundia
who were under contract to work in a stone
quarry in East Liberty Pa. Six other Italians
were under contract to work In Western salt
mines. Gener ! O'Beirne, of the Barge office
will make au investigation.
GRAND MASTER DowNEY, of the Switch
mems Union, is in Denver, Colorado, to in
vestigate the grievances of the men in the
Union Pacific yard lockout. The Union Pa
citic have a large force Of men at work in the
yard guarded by deputy sheriifs, and no seri-
Gus Inconvenience to business has as yet taken
place
CHIEF ARTHUR, of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers met the officials of the
Southern Pacific road in San Francisco, to
settle the grievance of the engineers on the
Atlantic syste regarding promotion. 1t was
decided to settle the matter by arbitration, and
a committee will meet at Houston, Texas,
some time during this month.
A COMMITTEES appointed by the Federation
OF Labor called upon President Harrison
aud requested shat he issue proelama.
ton insisting on the enforcement of the eight.
hour law in the Government buildings. The
President replied that he had referred to tho
Attorney General the matter, which had been
brought 10 his attention by former commit
tee. He had not yet heard from him He
expressed himse as favorable 10 the inter,
ests OF the working men, and said that no
would insist on the strict enforcement of the
eight-hour law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

The Farmers Magazine, published at
Parkersburg, Penn, contains the follow
ing:
A magnificent kali mujah, or death
plant of Java, has recently been received
here by Mrs. Madison Black The speci-
men, which is the only living one that
has been brought to this country, was
sent Mrs. Black by her brother, Jerome
Hendricks, who went out as a mission
airy to the island. The kali muiah is
found only in the volcanic districts of
Java and Sumatra, and then but rarely.
1t grows from two to three and half
feet in height, with long, slender stems
armed with thorns nearly an inch long,
and covered with broad, satin smooth
leaves of heart shape and of delicate
emerald on one side, and blood red,
streaked with cream, on the other.
The flowers of the death plants are
large, milkwhite and like, being
about the size and depth of large cof-
fee cup and having the rim guarded by
fine, briar-like thorns. The popularity
of the plant lies in these flowers, which,
beautiful as they are, distill continually
deadly perfume so powerful as tc over
come, if inhaled any length of time,
full grown man, and killing al forms of,
insect life approaching it. The perfume,
though more pungent, is as sickingly
sweet as chloroform, which it greatly re-
scmbles in effect, producing insensibility,
but convulsing at the same time the
muscles of the face, especially those
about the mouth and eyes, drawing the
former up into grin. An inhalation is.
followed by violent headache aud ring
ing in the ears, which gives way to
temporary deafness, often total while it
lasts.
Other plants seem to shun the kali
mujah, which might be termed tue Ish-
mael of the vegetable kingdom, for it
grows isolated from every other form OF
vegetation, though the soil may be fer
tile. All insects and birds instinctively
seem to avoid all contact with it, but
when Accidentally approaching it have
been observed to drop to the earth, even
when as far from it as three feet, and,
unless at once removed soon dies, evin-
cling the same symptoms as when ether
lied.
Mr.. Hendricks, who writes, describing
how he secured the specimen sent his sis
ter, says he discovered it first by seeing \
bird of paradise he was endetvoring to
capture alive fall, stunned by the deadly
odor of the kali mujah, and on examin-
ing the plant, though warned by the ma
tives to let it alone, himself experienced
the headache and convulsions which are
its iuyariable results.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
ONE ON BILLY FLORENCE.
A Joke that Was Played on the Genial
Actor.

a Joke tnAt wa Gi8ItU OA hnc DSAAAA
Actor.
while poker is considered a national
game l must confess said Billy
Florence. the actor, that have seen
it played chiefly in an international
way, j. e., en- board British steamships
carrying American passengers. only
play cards enroute to Europe to pass
away time-nothing else, and then | do
not gamble. Once, some years ago, /
was playing theatrical engagement in
Louisville, Ky, and was invited to
visit and participate in late supper
ter the performance was over. Among
those who were to be at a supper was
Henry Watterson. The theatrical rer-
Torrance was very long and it was near
midnight when / reached the bachelor
apartments. / had no sooner arrived
than l noticed some little excitement
among the gentlemen present. 1t
seems that game of draw had ended
and count was being made of moneys.
! had no alternative but to wait develop
ments. and they came soon enough. A
big dispute arose across the table. and
in an instant Watterson was on his feet,
pistol IN hand, and trying to aim at his
antagonist, well-known gentleman.
knew that blood was going to be she'd
right there, so jumped up and threw
my arms around the editor. Others
caught his arm and kept it up so if the
pistol were discharged it would only
damage the ceiling. The other gentle
man was ferocious and, although he was
held by strong men. thought he would
break loose every second aud fire right
into us. Great beads of Precipitation
stood out upon my forehead. Ipleaded
with the Kentuckisn not to shoot; that
he would regretit. The more pleaded
and tried to keep his pistol arm up the
more he attempted to break away.
Every instant expected to hear the
crack, crack of revolvers and to see the
resling form of man perforated with a
large bullet. / pictured the direful
consequences and the blame. The lat
ter would partially, at least, rest upon
me, because l was the guest of the
evening and the gathering was in my
honor. In our struggle to keep the two
men apart tables were overturned,
chairs were knocked down and the
money on the table somehow disap-
peared like magic Finally / caught
Watterson's pistol in my hand; and
then the lamentable truth flashed like
an electric shock through me, to-wit: !
was being guyed and the whole fight
was concocted to fool me. The pistol
was nothing but bootjack, one that is
small and when folded resembles the
shape of pistol. was completely
taken in, and / need scarcely say that
the smiles were on me. That was the
most exciting game OF poker that l ever
INDUCED in"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

A certain genial old Bostonian, who
is gentleman of leisure, likes nothing
better than to watch the sports Of
children and contriye pleasant sur.
prises for them. The Transcript tells
this story about him:
At one time while lettering near the
border of the pond in the Pubic
Garden, which is not far from his re.
sidence, Mr.. b observed several
small boys on the curb-stone, in STOPPING
postures, padding the water with then
hands. The temptation to tap the
back of one of these bending urchins
was great, and Mr.. B did tap oDe
briskly. The boy Strengthened up like
a fash, looked around, aid called out.
what did you strike me for, sir?"
$50 that you might rise and take this
piece of money, my lad," said the old
man, handing him dime.
The boy, entirely appeased, grinned
broadly. And instantly all the other
boys flocked up to Mr.. B, each one
shouting at the top of his voice:
"Say, mister, hit me, will yer, mister p
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
PLAGUE-STRICKEN.
A SmnlI Town in New Jersey Ravagcd
by Malignant Disease.

Small Town in New Jersey Ravaged
by Malignant Disease.
In the village of Hamburg n. j., with a
population of so, there has been no less than
45 cases of malignant dysentery within the
last two months. Many of the inhabitants in
the little hamlets nearby have also suffered
with the plague and nine died.
In Hamburg where the disease is said tc
have originated, its rayages have been the
greatest. Twenty deaths have occurred. The
disease, which has baflied the physicians, is a
contagious, malignant or specific dysentery
A doctor says:
'Itwas Enthusiastically plague of epidemic
contagious dysentery, and not of cholera, as
some suppose"
Others believe that the disease is a species
OF cholera such as was predicted would fol .ow
the general epidemic of grip last spring. The
prcmonitory symptoms w"re irreguarity of
digestion, loss of appetite, great thirst and
eolicky pains, followed by the usual symptoms
The patients bled proiusely Internal. and
died rom sheer exhaustion.
Right in the heart of Hamburg there is
foul pigpen, on the edge of pond, and within
IL tett of large creamery. For years it has
not been cleaned out, and the otial has been
accumu atlng during all this time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
POPULAR SCIENCE.

An Englishman proposes laying deep
sea electric cables by means of submarine
boats.
Floors of rubber-claimed to be as
durable as asphalte aud cheaper-are,
being tried in Germany.
1t is suggested that bird-music be
taken down note for note on a phono-'
graph, and then 'scored" by musician.
French PSYCHOLOGISTS have found that
alcohol produces the same effects-in-
GLIDING arrangement similar to de-
lirium tremens-on dogs as on men.
The Supreme Council Of Vienna has
recently published a report on saccharine,
in which it is affirmed that that sub
stance is as harmless and may be as firmly
used as cane sugar.
After working with magnesia or cop
per solutions, the addition of little.
sugar rubbed on the hands, together
with the soap in washing them will rem
der them clean and soft.
An application of naphtha once or a
few times will in all cases sufficientlN
soften paint to allow it to be rapidly
wiped off. Chloroform mixed with a
small quantity of spirits Of ammonia is,
also effective.
In some ninety species of plants grow
Ing on the coast and in the interior of
France, N. Pierre Lesage mas found that
proximity to the sea causes thickening
of the leaves. Artifieially sa.ted soil
produces the same result.
1t has been noticed that liability to
cancer diminlshes from about forty
five to fifty-fve onward, ana that
after seventy there is little to fear from
this disease. Only one centenarian is
known to have died from 1t.
Experience has shown that an electric
street car can be comfortably heated by
the expenditure of one horse power Of
electrical energy. The electrical heaters
do not reduce the seating capacity of the
car, which is kept clear Of coal dust and
cinders.
Cowhide horseshoes are reported to be
growing in favor in England and other
parts of Europe. They have tine advan-
tages Of lightness, great durability, su-
perior adhesion and avoidance of split
hoofs. The Japunese are said to have
used straw horse-shoes for centuries, the
straw being treated by an unknown
chemical process.
Instruction in agriculture and forestry
has been introduced into the t lgian
army, intended for such soldiers az ex-
pect to return to the farm on retirement
from military service. Land for expert
mental and practical purposes is acquired
near garrison towns. The scheme offers
the double advantage of turning out sci
entltic farmers and providing supplies
for the army.
The amount of heat given by the
moonlight has again been Investigated,
this time with a thermopile OF almost
incredible delicacy. The results show
that the warmth received from the re-
Elected light Of the moon is equal to that
given out by a candle at twenty-one feet
distance. Observations seem to show
that, although the moons face is under
the blaze of az unclouded sun for four
teen days, it remains comparatively cool,
and that whatever heating it does re-
ceive is rapidly gained and as rapidly
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

have recently acquired brand-new
girl daughter 1t is she. If the young
mink continues healthy there is prob
ability of her swelling the ranks of the
fair sex when she grows up. My wife
says she is little dear, and l believe
her. In fact, she is altogether too dear.
She is. like all other babies, the pref
test baby in the world, according to her
mother, though confess she struck me
as painfully plain in features. 1t is the
most helpless looking apology for a
human being | ever saw. 1t can't talk
worth a cent, though my wife maintains
an imaginary conversation with it all
day long and far into the recesses OF the
night. Any kind of hideous squall
the baby exudes is readily interpreted
by my wife to mean something intensely
witty or profoundly interesting. Fortu'
nately l am ignorant of the language =
English or United States is good
enough for me. l think it would be a
great convenience to business men il
babies could be born when they are
about four years old, about which time
it begins to be safe for men TO handle
We iihGu
noise and nonsense, not to speak Of
sitting up nights in the capacity Of
deputy assistant nurse. The LegiS-
lature ought to consider this question
Not knowing anything about babies,
and being somewhat proud of my igno-
rance. had expected to be presented
with one of those ready-made artful
little toddlers who cling to the lower
fringe OF their mothers skirts in the
park, stare at strangers with big, round,
blue eyes, and lisp in wonder, Il is
papa's GIRL" should anybody make in
quiries as to their identity. ] had an
ticipated perfectly equipped, neatly
dressed little girl with hair in curls,
whose interesting prattle would cheer
up my spirits when / reached home in
the evening, but when L saw that di
minutiye, apopIetic looking aggregation
of helplessness, lying in state upon {,
square foot of canton flannel, the vi
sionary picture which had framed in
my mind faded away like the thick end
of beautiful dream.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
BURNED TIC DEATH.
Whole Family Nearly Wiped ont
While Asleep In Their Reds.

While Asleep In Their Beds.
AT O'Clock the other morning the resi-
aence OF ex-Policeman John Melee in Du-
buque Ia, was discovered on fire. A neigh.
Dor ran across and tried to arouse the family
While knocking Mt the door the window in
Me upper stsry crashed and McBee fell to the
ground.
For few moments he was senseless. When
he recovered he began crying that his family
Iinguished, and the fremen entered. A. the
top of the landing the mother and three
children were found and quickly removed.
Mrs; McBee and the olcest daughter, Rose
aged Is, were dead. The youngest daughter
bertha. aged 10 and Charley, years old, were
S 81 alive The boy died in the afternoon.
Inc g'rl Is still alive hut cannot recover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

I win forfeit the abovo amount, II | fan to
prove that Fioraplcxion is the best medicine in
existence for dyspepsia, Indigestion or Bilious
,ess Ii is certain cure. and affords imme-
ifato relief. in cases OF Kidney and Liver Com
,laint Nervous Debility and Consumption,
Floraplexion builds up the weak system and
.ures where other remedies fail. Ask Your
Thing Worth knowing" also, sample bottle
,,nt free; all charge prepaid. Address Frank
ia Hart. IS Warren street, New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

The ancients de ignated the seven
metals by the names of planets, be-
cause each was supposed to have some
hidden relation, each being denoted by
particular symbol, representing both
plaaes and metal Gold was the sun;
silver, the moon; mercury, Mercury !:
copper, Venus; iron, Mars; tin, Jupi-
ter; lead, Saturn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

@Why the deuce don't you sing out
the names of the stations clearly ?"
said an irate railway passenger to a
brakeman who had just delivered HIM
self of the regulation string Of uuintel-
hgible gibberish.
~Golly!' exclaimed that individual,
'ere's cove as expects hopera singers
for brakeman's wages. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

Memphis Express West and Mail train East
run daily between Harrisburg and Hagerst0wn
On Sunday train leaves Harrisburg at 7:20 p. m,
running one hour later than advertised time of
Harrisburg Accommodation, arriving at Hagers-
town 1905 p m. Train will leave Hagerstown
at 7:l5 a. m, on Sunday running one hour later
than train No. 4, arriving at Harrisburg at
500 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on trains Nos.
6 and between Philadelphia and New Orleans.
Pullman Palace Cars on trains Nos and .,
between New York and Memphis
Through Coaches toand from Philadelphia on
trains Nos. IA and East and and West.
II. A. RIDDLE, j. f. BOYD,
Gen'l Pass Agent. Superintendent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
Lightning Episode.

A colored man about 40 wears of age
entered police headquarters YESTERDAY
with his head tied up and said to tho
sergeant:
Boss, | want your opiyun. LooA
at dis head an tell me what you think
of it.
Il think somebody gave you prett,
good whack with club" replied Tie
officer.
WAS it club?"
at was weapon of some sort"
wasn't hit by ightning?"
Lightning, nor
WASN'T hit by lightning las mite? ?"
How could you be, when there was
no thunderstorm last ?"
Zactly- 'zactly. OATS ALL
"How did you get it?'
Woke up dis mawnin' wild de ole
woman standin' ober de bed. She laid
it on to de lightnin'. but de mo- tink
de mo- didn't believe it. Fze suah
now"
And you"
well, I'ze gwine home to make de
biggest thunder sto'm you eber heard
tell Of. An if de lightnin' doan' strike
mighty clus to my house at least doz
en- times den l won't say word when
de patrol wagon comesl' Detroit Fret
Press.
If the fish could see the boy putting
the worm on the hook, it wouldn't bite
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
MARKETS.

BALTIMoRE-Flour-City Mills, eStra. s.. 10
@S5.25, Wheat-Southern Fultz, 9stdgS5
Corn-Southern White, 54@56c., Yellow,
57@5Sc. Oats-SOuthern and I'ennsylyanis
424@43c. Rye-Maryland and Pennsyivan
74.@76c. Hay-Maryland and Pennsylvania
lOO09Sl LOO. Straw - Wheat, 7.OO(a$7 so
Butter-EaStern Creamery, 22@23c., nearby
receipts l39l4c. Cheese-Eastern Fancy
Cream, l0@llc., Western, S@9ic Eggs-2O6
2lc. Tobacco, Leaf-Interior I@Si.5O, Cool
Common, 4C9S500, Middling, 6(dSs.O0, Cool
to fine red 99Sll.0n Fancy l2@s13.00.
NEW YoRK-Flour - Southern Good TO
choice extra, 4.00@S5.75. Wheat-No.l White
l.oO@l.0otc. Rye-State 5s@6Oc Corn-South
ern Yellow, 55b@55lc. Oats-White, State
45@5Oc. Butter-State, f2@l9c Cheese
State, 6@sic. Eggs-21 ape.
PHILADELPHIA - Flour - Pennsylvanil
fancy 4509S500. Wheat, Pennsylvania and
Southern Red l.00@l00!c. Rye Pennsylya,
ma, 56g37c Corn-Southern yellow, 523@
5S4c Oats-4l@45c. Butter-State, 23(a56c
State 226225c
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11
IIs ExceIIcnt QunIitie.

Commend to public approval the Cali -or,ia
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs 1t is pleas.
ing to the eye and to the taste and BY rentIv
acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels. IL
cleanses the system erectualiy, thereby r,-
noting the health and comfort of all Who
use it
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

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EVERY MAN d T's DOCTOR.

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

Sff-w II is ardent and active that It
will break wor to pieces to make a stool
70 sit on,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-10-11

For Dyspepsia. INDIGESTION AMI Stomach
disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic, it rebuiids the system, cleans the Blood
and strengthens the muscles. A splendid ton
ic for weak and deUlitaled persons.