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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
The Flight Of the Cranes.

Milledgeville, Ga, was treated recent
ly TO a novel exhibition by flock of
cranes. There we're probably more than
a hundred of the lank fowls in the drove,
and quite number of the citizens
watched them for nearly an hour as they
scared through the air high above the
city. They were as perfectly drilled as
the average military company, and there
was not hitch in their movements. They
seemed to be governed by the movements
of leader, and in every wheel or turn
there was not the slightest break. It
was the first exhibition of the kind ever
seen in Milledgeville, and there were some
bigoted denizens wondering about ita
omen.-Ahaata tGa.) Constitution.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
Long Lost Brothers.

A ticket seller in the Union Depot at
Atlanta, Ca, relates the following Incl
dent as having occurred there recently:
IA man came up to my window and
asked for ticket to Palmetto. Another
man was standing just behind and made
the same request. AS handed out the
tv % tickets No. / said to No. 2
q Are you going to PalmettoP
sc i am
"The two men looked hard at each
other for minute, and then No. 2
asked:
What's your namer
" 'Roonley-John Roonley. What's
yours?
i" Frank Roonley. thought knew
you. You are my brother.
1.-THE two men were brothers and had
not seen each other in forty years"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
KNIGHTS IN A WRECK.
car-Load of Pytbians Badly NIHed Uy
-0nS Man X fftsa

Car-LOad Of Pytbians Badly MIHed Up
One Man KILLED.
The most serious wreck that the Illinoi,
Central has experienced for several years oc.
Cured at Manteno, ILL.,, at O'Clock A. NJ.
A special excursion ain Of II cars, carry.
ing GOO members Of Knights Of Pythias and
ladies 70 the biennial Supreme Lodge at Nil
waakee, was deraiied at the switch while en-.
tering the village at speed Of IS miles M
hour. The accident was caased by q loop
switch bolt being shaken oct Of its place b
the passage Of the train.
The four forward ears kept the main track
and the remainder Of the train stood upon III
siding When the train broke coach occu.
pied by the East st. Louis contingent turned
upOn It's side and the occupants. nnmberinf
50. xere hurled with great violence againsi
the side Of the ear. The sudden stoppage 81
the train prevented long list Of casualties.
J. II. Crowder Of Waco, Texas, aged ~
years was standing on the platform Of one d
the cars and vas killed.
The wounded passengers were all In The
East 81. Louis car. They sres William ]
Born, Miss Mile Dooley, r. W. League, Capt
w. II. Sandasky and Charles Lantz.
Every ear except three was dersiled. severs
Of them being dragged % feet away from th,
line. The exeursislists we're transferred Il
o specisl train about noon and sent on 10 theii
destination
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
NAY AND YEA.
A pretty little maiden
Lives across the street from me;

A pretty little maiden
Lives across the street from me;
Her father is a captain,
Who is gone away to sea.
often nod to her,
And she does not say me nay;
In fact think she likes it,
Though she does not say me yea.
lmet her in the wood road
She had been walking there alone,
And had stopped to rest moment,
By the path, upon stone;
So sat me down beside her,
And she did not say me nay;
In fact think she liked it,
Though she did not say me yea.
Imet her one bright morning,
Walking down the village street;
Her dress it was so pretty,
Her face it was so sweet,
That walked along beside her,
And she did not say me nay,
Irather think she liked it,
Though she did not say me yea.
We were wandering one evening,
In the lane beyond the hill;
The air was calm and fragrant,
The place was cool and still;
And l took her hand a moment,
She did not say me nay;
Then claimed her mine foreveri
At last she said me yea.
Elliott, IN Commercial Advertiser
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
TRUE PREMoNITIoN.
How a Little Alabama Girl Knew Her
Father Was Dead.

John King, farmer, living near Gunters-
Vile Ala, was killed by lightning, and at the
same instant bis little daughter, lying sick at
the house mile away. was warned Of his death.
King was blowing in field when cloud came
up and he drove his team under tree for shell
ter. A fash Of lightning struck the tree, kill
ing King and his horses
Just as the fash Of the lightning which killed
him was seen, Kings little girl, who had been
sick with fever, suddenly sprang up in bed,
xas 50 positive he was dead that some Of the
family hurried to the field, where they found
him dead under the tree.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
VICTIMS OF THE CANNON.
Confederate and Union Veteran Badly
Injured.

Adrian Boche, a Frenchman of Petersburg,
Va and member of the r. Z. Lee battery,
was firing an old cannon when it exploded,
knocking him down and burning him badly
about the hands and face.
AUBURN, N.Y.-By the premature discharge
of an overheated cannon. Thomas Ditton, a
veteran of Cowan's battery and member of
Seward Post, g. A. r.. lost his right arm above
the elbow and his left hand. lie was also
burned seriously in the face and lost the sight
Of both eyes He will probably die. Theram-
rod which was in the cannon at the time, was
blown distance of fifty rods along State
street and WAS shattered against telephone
pole. The street was filled with people, but
luckily no one was injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
SEVEN HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
The Appalling Result Of Cyclone at
Muscaf, Arabia.

A terrific cyclone has prevailed here and in
the adjacent country.
Great damage was done in the city and sur
rounding country. Many houses, both here
and on the plantations, were demolished.
The loss of life was appalling. Reports
thus far received show that over seven hun
dred persons were killed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12
A coUNTERFEITER CoNFEssEs.
The Bogus Coin re Passed In Maryland
and West Virginia.

William Seyberi, Unifsl States prisoner
who was sentenced in the federal court At
Wheeling, W. Va, 10 three year, eonhne-
ment in the peniientiary for raising silver
certificates and doing other crooked work Of
that nature, Is an accomplished rascal aud y
well out Of the way Alter being sentenced,
he confessed that he bad passed large an.ounis
Of bogus money ami raised bills IN Washing
ton, Green, Fayette and adjoining counties In
Western Pennsylvania a. well in the towns
along the BALTIMORE q Oain Railroad IN W ent
Virginia aud MARYLAND. The court directed
that after the expiration Of his serieDce he be
taken TO Pennsylvania for further trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12

Mrs. HoBRs, OF Albany, n. Y, was annoyed
by English sparrows, and soaked hominy in
strychnine with which to poison them. They
ate it and relished it apparently. 1t did not
Kill them, but every one Of them turned snow
white.
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MAhAETS.

BALTIMoRE-Flour--C Mills, extra .S47s
@$5.D0. Wheat-Southern FnItz, 9ilG33.
Com-Southern White, 4sG43tc., yellow,
4iG42e. Oafs-SoutherB and Pennsylvania
3l93zac. hye-MGryiand and Pennsyl ganis
6Ng62c. Hay-Maryiand and Pennsylvania
i2D0Cg$13D9. S;raw - Wheat, 7.51l1Ss5J.
Butter-Kastern Creamery, 14l515c, nearby
receipts 129tI3c. Cheese Eastern Fancy
Cream, s4gge., Western, 79Sc. Eggs-i411
1s3c Tobacco, Leaf-Inierior, il1sf- 0, Good
Common, 4eas5J0O. HiddIing, 6lg,$5.10, Good
TO fine red, 9f9Sf0D9. Fancy, iO(9$l300.
NEW YoRK--FIour - Southern Good to
choice extra, 3J05f9S5.15. Wheat-No.1 White
e34d95c. Rye-Siats .sf960c. Corn-South.
era fellow, 82id427c. Oats-White. stare
saa354e. Butter-siafe, Is9isIe. Cheese
State, 91Gdl1e. Eggs-l4if9144c
PHILADELPBIA = Flour = Pennsylyania
fancy, 425Gs475 Wheat. Pennsylvania and
Southern Red, 95GsSc. ye-Pennsylyanis,
53fd6Be. Corn--5outhern Yellow, sO(d4fc.
Oats - 35fg55ie. Butter - State, 15(1i5ic.
Cheese-New York Factory, log i03c. Egg
State, l5egi54e.
CATTLE.
BALTINoRE-Beef- 2.756$462 Sheep
3s00H1S5.D0. Hogs-4O0tg$415
NEW YoRK-Beef - 6.751E.5e. Sheep.
3.50M$5-s0. Hogs-4O0(aS44
EAST LIBERTY-Beef-4.50f d f4.75 Sheep
k00gso55 Hogs-4l0taS4la
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sEny a Ev4xs. Publishers.

TERMS 81 If paid during the year
81 so Il not paid for over year, 8 $50
Cash in Advance.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-07-12

Gires more Solid Reading Matter than al
Tie other Papers combined
More general news, more local news; more
county news; more reading for farmers; more
reading for teachers: more reading for young
people; more information for busine men.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
- III. BROKE!
Probability That Gould Has Downed Ills
Nan.

WA>IINGroX. No, ,'-postma-,cr-t.c
cral Wanamaker in his anuual repor, will
again strongly urge his proposition for the
establishment OF the postal telegraph The
matter has been before Congress Tor MANY
months but the House committee on post
Offices did not push i; a. far a. the postmas-
tcr-geuer:ll hoped they would 90 y large
pamphlet has beer complied showing what
the press and people think of the propo-
sition and it i. understood that Mr. Wan
amaker is Of the opinion hat the scheme
will ultimately receive support from the
masses, especially ~ there is a grow ing
sentiment among the people for The gov
eminent to control the telegraph business
just as it does the postal business. jaw
Gould, as is well known, has been irving
to financially cmbarrass Mr. Wanamakcr.
The little wizard Of Wall street ha, two
grievances against he postmaster-genera
One is because Mr.. Wanamaker eat down
the rates paid to the Western Union by
the government, ami the other Is because
Mr.. Wanamaker has been urging the
establishment OF the postal telegraph
Some weeks agc Il report was circulated
to the effect that Gould had almost bank
ruptcd the big Philadelphia merchant by
having Reading railroad stock dcprcci-
atcd, and that Mfr. Wanamaker was hard
up for ready money.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28

civilization, the spread of skepticism, inc
foods, the tidal waves, the cyclones the
earthquakes, the climatic variations, inc
social disquict. and the religious contro.
yersies of the period convince them ina!
the great dav is not far off. The prosper
for the triumph of faith would seem black
to them if they did not think they ais,
covered the first rays of the milicnnlal
morning. 80,
This impression is strong among the
Baptists and Mcthodists, and 1t effects
many Presbytcrians also, and some Epis-
copalans. Bishop Cleveland Coke oil
Western New York has for many years
been such n millcnarian. and Moody and
Sankcv, Gen. Booth Of the Salvation
Army, and the evangelists of this time
are generally sustained by the same hope.
The air seems to them to be rustlng
with the wings of the angelic army gath
srine in for the second advent
The present convention in Brooklyn Is
likely, therefore, to start discussion OF
the subject which may make it one OF the
most prominent before the religious public
Already the president of the meeting
reports that like meeting is on foot
among the Prcsbytcrans, and thence 1t
NAV be spread extensively: for this is u
time when vital and unquestioning faith
in Revelation stands out against cold
theological and scientific criticism OF
Scripture as never before in the history OF
Christianity.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
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IIypnotiZed Against Rum.
tGlobe-Dcmocrat.J

san Francisco, CAL. Nov. 27.-Carroll
Cook, Il Young San Francisco LAWYER, who
was fond OF good company and mixed
drinks, suddenly astonishcd his friends
about a year and half ago by reforming.
He drank nothing. but no one could get
from him the secret of his change of
habits. 1t has Just leaked out that he
was hvpnotized by Kennedy, the mcsmcr-
ist, and that he can't swallow liquor. rs
his palate immediately rejects it. The
secret came out at an evening reception
this week. Carroll Cook was a guest, and
at supper, among other articles on the
table was Il mince pie. Cook is very fond
of mincc pie and took a piece. As soon
AS he put it in his mouth he began chok-
ing. When he recovered every one wanted
to know the reason Of his curious attack.
"Isn't there some alcoholic liquor in
this pic?" asked Cook.
"Of course, said the hostess, there's
brandy in it.
That settles it," said Cook; you see
my palate is hypnotizcd."
Asked for an explanation, he said:
"When Kennedy was here became init
mate with the mcsmcrist. WAS then
drinking heavily and rapidly losing my
practice. Kennedy said one day Cook,
whisky will be your ruin. command YOU
never to drink alcoholic liquors again
He fixed his bright eyes on me, but
laughed and ordered drink. When |
lifted it ! could not control the muscles of
my mouth to swallow. poured the liquor
between my lips, and it fell ont. tried
to swallow that liquor as though my life
depended upon ii, but it was no use, and
from that day to this ii has been impos>i-
bic for me to drink Liquor OF any kind.
One day was given Il glass of lemonade
in glass that had trace of whisky in it,,
and the drink spluttcrcd all over my
clothes.
Although Kennedy is now in London,
Cook SAYS his spell is rs strong rs ever.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
NEGRO EMIGRATION.
Three Hundred and Fifty Chattanooga
Delegation Have Paid Their Dollar
and Joined the Congo Society.

CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 27.-Thc general
cxcitcmct among negroes over the whole
South regarding the movement to cmlgrate
to the Congo Free State has taken mold
of the colorcd people Of Chattanooga.
Several weeks ago man named Peek
arrived here from Georgia, claiming to
represent the Congo Society, of Wash
ington, and conducted meetings for the
instruction Of the negroes in the "princi-
pies" of the society, and number OF
local societies we're organized.
Meetings are now regularly held twice
week in the Tenth District and in the
Fifth Ward and acccs.ions are made 10
the membership at each meeting.
All of the members pledge themselves to
leave for the Congo country when the
proper time arrives.
The plan outlined by Peek, was that
each person wishing to emigrate should
pay 81 as a guarantee Of good faith.
After that all they would he required
to do was to pay their own railroad fare
from Chattanooga to Savannah, where
steamers would he in waiting to carry
them to their destination free of charge.
Marion Keith wcll-to-do negro Of
West Ninth street, was the leader among
the Chattanooga negroes in forming the
societies, and about $50 have already
deposited their dollars ut the Penny Say
ings Bank, according to the statement OF
Keith. He. himself, has since withdrawn
from the business. rs he suspects it is a
very large sized fraud.
The man Peek, after perfccting the or
ganzatolI, left for Washington, saying he
must complete arrangements with the
society there. He said before leaving,
that the party would leave for Savannah
about Nov. 3D.
Peek has not been heard from since,
but lie is expected to return in few days.
\ large party left Savannah last Satur-
day for The Congo district and it il thought
the Tennessee aud Georgia delegation will
he the next Oh the list. About 900
negroes will leave Atlanta and vicinity
about the same time the Chattanooga
party leaves.
\ few of the Chattanooga negroes who
are on the list of cmigrants are well
known. AS rule. however. they are
among the most ignorant and credulous
of the African citizenship.
Some of them actually believe that III
the Congo country mill: can he obtained
by tapping trees, muasscs runs in streams,
and hoe cakes grow oil bushes. They are
informed in some sections Of Tennessee
and Georgia that thcy are not obliged IL
work, aud that gold and silver are rs free
as water.
The crcduity of some of tie negroes
has been worked upon to an Amazing
degree. 4 few OF the more practical,
however. will 20 as a matter of business,
and on the strength of reports coming from
those who have lived there.
Marion Keith gave Times nan Il list
of the coorcd people who will leave with
the first excursion.
In the list appear the names of Bill
Williams and family, j. Grant and family
Jim DcBosc, Vim. Long and FANNY, Patrick
Spriggs and family, Sam Laincr. Honor
James and family. f. Caldwell and family
Mrs. Burke and family, old man Woody
and family, +. Collision and family, lobe
Grant and family, and others who are not
so well known.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
Friday, November 90, 1890.
Go Forward.

The Commercial Club will meet for the
first time in its new quarters this evening;
and with the change there is every reason
to expect new energy and new interest.
Many Of the committees have already done
and are still doing their part with conspc-
uous fidelity and zeal; but it is hoped the
same spirit will now animate the entire
body, and that the measures projected
will be pushed forward rapidly, backed by
the united efforts of every member and OF
every outsider who sympathizcs with our
objects and aims.
1t is difficult TO calculate the value
of concentrated action. 4 small band OF
heroic and determined natures may accom-
plish wonders that seem in advance im-
practicable. Difficulties disappear under
combined assaults With body of brave
Young fellows, fighting for their fortunes,
and striving to maintain the noble tradl-
tions of their families and their race,
nothing is impossible. When men are de-
tcrmined TO win-when they are filled with
the fierce spirit of conqucst-they scorn
Instructions that otherwise would appear
insurmountable; and even when barriers
frown and forbid their advance, and when
the crv of failure from the weak-hcartcd
fills the air, new agencies spring up to aid
them and new resources rush to their
rescue.
All that is needful is concentrated har-
monious aud intrepid action. The natural
resources are here: the brains are here;
youthful energy is here; and we have only
to combine to conquer.
The legend Of two youths, abandoned i'll
infancy, nursed by she-wolf, drawing
from her rough udders savage spirit OF
conquest, affords a lesson to the founders
of cities and the builders of empires. The
mythologist who conceived the fable had 4
deep insight into nature, and realized the
necessity for imparting to the youths who
accomplished such results against such
odds something more imam human ehuur-
ance and enterprise.
1t is this spirit that We lack; and,
though it may lie dormant among us, it
must be developed into new and more
energetic life The Commercial Club af-
fords us the nucleus of organization and
the opportunity for disciplined and pro-
gressive action. If the half of its men,
hers will hut do their whole duty VIC, too,
shall soon have shapcly temples browning
our hills and vast Industrial structures
crowdng our vaileys.
SO let us go ii it with will. Let each
man rise in his place and fill it. Let all
move with brain and muscle against what
ever stands in our way, and go forward.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
DIR. KOCH SEEKS NEW DISCOVERIES.
Berlin Gives Him Five Buildings In Which
to Make Experiments.


BERLIN, Nov 27.-Thc municipal author
tiles have allotted temporarily to Prof.
Koch five buildings in the Moabit suburb
of Berlin, to aid him in CARRYING on his
experiments looking to the discovery OF
cure for infectious diseases, such as scar
let fever, measles, dipthera and typhus
fever. Prof. kock will also carry on his
Investigations into the nature and cure OF
cancer in the buildings. There will be
accommodations for $50 patients in the
temporary hospital Prof. Koci: considers
that hi. labors in connection with tubcr-
culosis arc finished.
The Bcrliner Tageblatt says: 1.-The
preparation of Prof. Koch curative lymph
is proceeding rapidly, but the quantity
required for hospitals and medical asso-
Citations cannot be made ready before the
end of January. The attempts that have
been made to initiate the lymph justify
the adoption of severe measures against
the imitatOrs The lymph is now availa-
bic for use in most OF the Berlin hospi-
tails. At the University Hospital the
doctors limit the use of the remedy to per-
sons who are strong enough to come TO get
nm injection. All money realized from
the sale of the lymph goes into the funds
Of the HYGIENE Office"
Prof Pastcur has sent his congratua-
tions to Prof Koch, who in return has
sent specimen of his lymph to Prof.
Pastcur.
ADELAIDE, Nov. 27.-Thc South Aus
tralan Government has cablcd to Berlin
to obtain supply Of Prof. koch'S cura-
tive lymph.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
TIL; l.. T.. Y. & q. Il. K.
New Officers Elected and Probability that
Headquarters will be- Changed from
Knoxville to Cincinnati Or
Chattanooga.

New YORK. Nov 26.-At the meeting
of the directors of the L. T., Y. & G. X. R.
Co., the following officers were elected:
S. NJ. FELTON,. Jr., was elected director
and then president, with headquarters
either ut Cincinnati or Chattanooga.
Gen. Samuel Thomas was chosen chair
man of the board of directors and will
he located in New York to look after the
roads interest. Calvin S. Brice and Maj
Henry Fink were elected e-presidents;
l.. ~ Schawn, of New York, secretary;
and j. Neil Mitchell. of Knoxville, treas
urer. The company has recently branchcd
out and now owns or controls 2,.,IS miles
Of track
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28

70 he relieved of the multitude of details
attached to the Office of president. The
resignation of Gen. Thomas was accepted
Yesterday and he was elected chairman
of the executive board, giving him posi-
ton similar to that Chauncy Dcpew holds
on the New York Central. Mr.. ;. M.
FELTON,, Jr, one Of the most prominent
managers in the country, was elected
president. and his headquarters were hxed
at Cincinnati or Chattanooga. OF course
it will be Chattanooga, because from here
radiatc seven branches of the East len
ncsscc, Virginia & Georgia. while Mt Cih-
cinnati ONLY one division terminates.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-11-28
it success.

SHOULD Mr.. Hewitt conclude to move his
great stcel-making plant to Big Stone Gap
the attention of the iron making world
will be attracted to this place. Mr.. Hewitt
is universally known among the large
manufacturers, and his Judgment of such
matters carries with it the greatest weight.
There is every reason to believe the pro-
ject will be carried out. There are other
important deals in progress, involving the
investment of some fifteen millions Of dol
lars ut and near Big Stone Gap.