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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
FOURTH WARD.

FOURTH WARD.
1.-Lottie Stewart, 702,
2.-Bessie Nudge, 77.2.
3.-Minnie Wilger, rs.
4.-Julia Smith. 75.7.
5.-Elmer Harrington, TAT.
6.-Katie Boyer, 74.2.
Emma Williams, 1877.
S.-Clyde Engle, 72,7.
9.-Lucy Bowers, III.
10.-Rosella Harrington, Ills.
11.-Ernest Kline, 81.
12.-Alice Rathman, &C.
13.-Chas. Grozinger, Sc.
14.-John Kindle, SAT.
15.-Chas. Tabler. 45.7.
Glass Average, &c.
FIFTH WARD.
Maud Gatrell, 99.7.
Rosa Cav, 99.5.
3.-Virgie Hess, 99.5.
4.-Pearl Lengbrake, 1915.
5.-Bessie Drenner, 99.2.
6.-Dessie Bowers, 80.
7.-Stella Russler, 80.
S.-Nannie Brady, 98.7.
9.-Jennie Henshaw, 98.
10.-Alex. Smith, 98.
11.-Hattie Zepp, 97.2.
12.-Mai Custer. 96.7.
13.-Pearl Hedges, 96.7.
14.-Charlie Aud, 96.5.
15.-Edgar Lambert. 93.7.
1G.-Charlie Riding, 93.2.
17.-Willie Stewart, S5.7.
Glass Average, 81.
Oscar Cushwa, Country, 9S.
j. A. COX, Superintendent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07
THE OLD RELIABLE MARBLE WORKS |

. w. III. KANTNER, Manufacturer Of i.
gONUMEgTS. TONES MAYTELS, HEAD AND
: FOOT SToNES!
oFFICE-Queen St., Martinsburg Opposite Valley House
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07

Oscar Cushwa, Country, 9S.
J. A. COX, Superintendent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07

On Saturday Mr.. C. l.. Dawson re-
ceived. via Adams Express, from
Michigan, three small black bear cubs.
Mr.. Dawson is laying the foundation
for quite Zoo at Claymont Court"
Free Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-06-07

More general news local news; county nows
reading for farmers reading for
teachers more reading for young
people information for
business men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
The Latest Fad in Canes.

lnotice in all the shop windows a
new fad in silver headed canes. The
small knobs of silver on rough handles
are no longer the proper caper, but
have given way to the smooth-turned
handle, irregularly covered with a
smooth coating of silver oxidized in a
Cloudy pattern. Following the line of
s1e oxidized portions is fastened a small
chain made of braided silver wire,
much after the style of applique work
90 dress goods. 1t makes a most
Picturesque appearance and, | am told,
Svery expensive, as all the applique
Work must necessarily be done by
hand.
A manufacturer, in speaking of the
hd said; 1T is bound to become
popular, for in this style of work en-
craving is done away with, and any
name or initials can be worked out on
Ne handles with the braided silver or
gold wire. IN Y, Star.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
TWO INTELLIGENT APES.
they Challenged Each Other,Loaded Pts
tolls, and Fought u Successful Duel.

Belief in the theory that man is de-
scpndant of the monkey may be
strengthened by story told in the
London Daily Telegraph. Two acrobat.
belonging to circus in the : French
capital had falling out, which wa:
followed by calling out. They blazed
away at each other twenty-five PAGES
,uart, and the imitation by these nim-
HE gentlemen of the manners and
customs of Paris journalists and other
distinguished Frenchmen was COM
Melted by the failure of either to hit his
mark. 1t seems, however, that the
affair of honor had a most unexpected
and unique sequence. Among the
witnesses of the bloodless contest were
two apes. The initiative faculties of
ouadrumanes are well known, but the
Instance under notice is the first re.
corded in the history of the race. OF
course, being Paris monkeys, higher
degree of intelligence than is found
among monkeys in any other city Of
the world was theirs. Still, it is a sur
prise to learn that they found pistols
and cartridges, loaded the weapons,
ana IdCBu edCn OlHcl anu lTtu. L UeS
had improved on the pattern set them
by standing at only five PAGES apart
and by killing each other. What was
the cause that led up to this terrible
tragedy? Was it love or jealousy?
Was there provocation at cards, or a
lie seven times removed, which could
not be avoided even with an ''ifp"
All! that we may never know, for on
that point the chronicler is dumb.
Curiosity, too, may be forever baked
in efforts to ascertain who gave the
word, if there were seconds, how long
their friendly relations had been
strained. Having learned as much as
has been recorded, why could they not
discover the missing links (happy
phrase at this moment) in the chain of
crcumstancesP
Seriously, the strange event, if the
narrative be true, may accomplish some
good. As nothing stings a Partisan
ike satire, duels may hereafter be avert
cd by the remark These fellows are
going to fight like the other monkeys
Vt the circus"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
A. Il. Stewart.

The idea that A. T. Stewart began
life in New York penniless is so deep
" rooted in the public mind that it is
doubtful if people will ever compre-
bend the true facts. Very few men
have as good Il chance for CONNER
Cal opening as bad the great dry goods
prince. His entire fortune was placed
in his hands when he was 20 years of
age and he was allowed to do exactly
as he pleased with it. This fortune
amounted to considerably over 500 600.
The first purchase which Stewart made
was in the shape of Il big consignment
Of Irish linen in Belfast. A lot of tho
s2O, 900 went into this primary trans
seton, and, after he had sold the goods
at little shop on the corner of Broad
way and Chambers street, he found
that he had nearly doubled his fortune.
10 that u year after he had established
his bushes he had nearly $40, 600 in
cash and a good credit established.
With such an equipment at q years
his subsequent success loses something
OF its marvellous character, particular
ly when it is remembered that the war
tebled the value of all the big COM
nercial houses like that of A. I. Stew
art d. Con-. y Sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
DENTISTRY.

A rToRNEYs AND CoUNSELLoRs, Dodgeville,
n Wis. win practice IN all courts In the State
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06

r There are still fifty-nine German
,A'erIoo veterans living. Five Of them
I. p taeir one hundreth year, one in
d: one hundred and fifth, and one in
y que hundred and seventh.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
Electricity in Gold-Mining.

The electrical process has been sue
ceSSfully adopted in South Australia
for the recovery of the minute gold
dust that has hitherto been lost in the
work of separating the metal from the
ore. The economical value of the
process has been abundantly proved,
and the returns are sufficiently good to
compensate for the somewhat high
expense OF the process.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06

We claim to make articles line for less considering
quality dealers of COME
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
The English Sparrow.

There is no doubt about the little
nTrimenting English sparrows taking
'lIs country, so far as birds are con-
yerned, says the Atlanta Constitution.
d strange nature of theirs has just been
Sscoyered which accounts for their
'eng so plentiful in the land. 1t is
@led that an old sparrow will lay a
nIng OF live or six eggs every week or
'o' that she does not bother with sit
" On the eggs. but goes ahead pre-
1'ng another nest. The sun or heat
.''cItS the little torments. and the old
wa depends upon scavengering the
reefs and robbing the poultry coops
wy yards to feed her many broods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
CLOAKS.

Cloaks of every description for
ladies' and children. We have a
line of ladies cloth Newmarkets
which We are selling at coat price.
Jos. DxLLRR.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
w, G.. IIaies. ID. ID. =.

( RADUArE Of the Pennsylvania College Of Dental
u Surgery, Philadelphia Gold Filings and crown
" ork speciality. Nitrous Oxide Gas and Ether al.
minstered for the painless extraction OF teeth or
fee in Cosd's corner block over ]. Deuers store
Mineral Point Wis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
100 lbs. COTTON BOLTS

3uai price 10 cents, will be cut
-'Nn ~ Z cents next week at the
ECONOMY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
MEN WANTED

To represent our vell-known Nursery for town
and country trade. Good pay weekly. a steady
position with a Nursery Of over thirty years
standing, and a known responsibility. We
want good, lively workers. and will pay well.
Good refenees required Apply quick, stating
aye CHASE BROTHERS CO, CHICAGO, ILL.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
W. Easin nm, VI. ID,
ATTORNEYS
John II. Jones.

4 TToRNEY AND COUNSELLOR, Dodgevllle, Wis
win practice In all the courts Of this State ex.
cept the Iowa County (Probatel Court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-11-06
Send in YOm, Plocs, &C.. tor Rep0irs.

Either Dodgevle n HARTERr Mineral Hsn
will forward them
Bear in mind all work is warranted to be
Call and for yourself F. w. STRATMAN &
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
NO. A..
Light and Love.

II light should strike through every dark
ened place
How many deed Of wickedness and Of
shame
Would cease, arrested by its gentle grace,
And striving virtue rise, unscathed by
blamel
The prisoner in his cell new hopes would
frame,
The miner catch the metals lurking
trace,
The sage would grasp the ills that harm our
race,
And unknown heroes leap to sudden
fame.
II love for one short hour had perfect sway.
How many ranking sore its touch
would heal,
How many misconception pass away
And hearts long hardened learn to feel
What sympathies would awake, what feuds
decay,
Ifperfect love might reign for one short
dayl
--New Orleans Picayuns,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
LA GRIPPE"
A New York Doctor Discusses
the Disease.
What 1t Is, its Previous HIsto-
ry.and Treatment.

In conversation with areporter DR.
l.. de Plasse, q prominent member o
the Academy of Medicine of New York
gave much interesting information
about the epidemic, la grippe or inhu
cnza, of which he made spccialstud,
in Europe as we'll as in this country.
According to the Doctor. the first greal
epidemic of the kind appeared in Eu.
rope in 1880.
"Why,' said the reporter, 81 thought
there had been one in Rome in the yea,
80 of our era"
You refer, no doubt" replied the
learned practitioner, ''to the great
mortality mentioned by tho Greek
historian, Dion Cassius, as having
terrorized Rome in that year. 1t was
not the grip that caused it, but the
stupid despotism of Emperor Domitian.
Inc Roman population was assembled
in the amphitheatre when heavy rain.
fall came, drenching the crowds to the
marrow, and the tyrant compelled them
to remain to the end of the games.
Thousands died from pleurisy, but not
from the grip.
by the way, let me say that the
word la grippe comes from the Polish
word chrypka, which means hoarse-
ness. IT has been used for the last
nifty or sixty years in preference to the
Italian word influenza, and is now the
technical term adopted by the medical
profession all the world over.
''Since 1880 this disease has annoved
Europe in 1891, 1875, 1853, 1880.
was the worst and the
most deadly of its incursions-in 1925.
1888, 1887, 1916, 1885 and 1889, 90.
"le is fact worthy of remark that
the actual epidemic in New York be-
gins often with the grayest symptoms.
IL is sudden in its attack and strikes
light and left, rich and poor, without |
distinction of age, sex, bodily con-
personal habits. etc. 1t is
'1ten accompanied by delirium.
specially among children, and to it
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
Ten Years Beside a Graya.

A writer in Chambers Journal tells
of man who spent the grea.er portion
of the last ten years Of his life by his
wife's grave. ''He went to the ceme-
terry in the early morning, and after re-
moving any microscopic weed that might
have showed itself since the previous
evening, would light his pipe aud sol
emnly contemplate the stones in his
vicinity. He went away regularly to
his meals, and as regularly took his
afternoon nap on the grass BY the grave
Sue sue. SHORTY 6efofs T1s fss s'sss 6
the cherished spot he requested
me to decipher for him the dates
upon several of the gravestones;
and we conversed about many whom we
had known in life, and who had passed
away. remarked that the churchyard
was very pretty place, and his face
lighted up as he rejoined: 'Ah, mester,
I've always thought l should like to be
buried here, for looking around, you
see there's such splendid view from
here This was uttered in good faith,
and the old man seemed convinced that
neither coffin lid nor church-yard clods
would cbstract his view. Perhaps they
don'tl Ia few brief weeks he came
to his favorite haunt to stay. Poor
old William the flowers upon your
grave have run wild long ago, and no
ono seems to remember you as they pass
hv -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
Force in Sllence.

In painting the great picture of the
sacrifice of IphIgenia the artist, it il
said, exhausted the emotions of grief
and horror in the faces of the bystand-
ers.
"He has left nothing unsaid. How
can he depict her fathers sorrowg,
asked anxiously his friends who were
watching the development of the pic
ture. lie threw mantle over Again.
emnon's face: The blank silence wa,
more effective than any pictured woe.
One of the most extraordinary effects
produced by absolute silence is record ed
in the reports of convention in which
the foremost men of Virginia took part
John Randolph had a measure to carrv
in which he looked for the oppositio,
of Alexander ClmpbelI, afterwards
founder of large sect, man then
noted for his scholarship and power in
debate.
Randolph had never seen the Scotch
Iegician, but he had heard enough Of
him to make him and his partisans un-
easy. When, therefore, the eaunt
stranger first rose to speak in the con-
vention, Randolph looked at him with
such an air Of alarm as to attract tbo
whole attention of the convention and
as he glanced around seemed to be ask
ing for sympathy in his coming defeat
He then composed himself to listen II
rapt attention.
Campbell, aware of this bv.nl.u
hesitated and lost the thread of h.
argument. Randolph's face by turn.
as he listened expressed weariness i
difference, and finally unspeahable con-
tempt. He leaned back and vawroa
Campbell sat down hastily. Ha IA
lost tho whole force of his speech. M.
q word had been spoken, but he v,.
defeated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31

parapet Of the bridge, and dashed him
self at one bound into the grim death
Of jagged rocks and churninp wave.
below them. 1t was a stroke Of i'm.
aginatve fancy to commit suicide for
love Just at this spot. And now a
second tale Of desperate passion: A
rich man in the Prattigau had two
children, daughter and son. The
daughter wheeled him into allow.
ing her to marry some neasan.
who was poor and an unequal match in
social station. Then his son set bis
affections upon girl equally Ineligible:
the father stoTmed, but the youth was
true to his plighted troth. Durin,
temporary absence Of tho son hi, father
contrived to send the girl off to Ameri
ca with round sum of money. q, b;s
return, after hearing what had han.
pened, the lad said nothing, but went
down to the Landquart water in the
evening and drowned himself there
Aud now third tale: Last sprine in
village not three hours distant from
Davos, lived young man who was an
orphan. lie had inherited considera-
BILE estate, and expected more from two
uncles. Life, could he have manaooi
1t prudently, would probably have
made him the wealthiest farmer in tbo
and he was to boot astal-
wart fellow on whom nature had Law.
Ished all her gifts of healt th and come
liness. Unluckily he loved a girl of
whom his uncles disapproved as n
match for such youth Of conseouence
One Saturday evening, as the custom
5 here, he went to pay his addresses bv
tealth to this maiden of his choic,
md returning early next morning be
vas upbraided by his interfering uncIes
do not know what he replied, but GER
ainly he made no scene to sneak of
When the uncles left he unlocked his
'un from the wooden paneling of the
iouse room, went out alone into the
opse hard by and put bullet throuob
lis brain. -F0rtnight5y Rsvisw.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
PORT TOBACCO, MARYLAND JANUARY 81, 1890

and Mrs. Christan will be in New York
that niga' Tor the Charity Ball."
Hooked gravely at him.
"Do Jou think it will be RIGHT
FeIixl" aid 1.
'on' oahl" AIadamoisolle vcrOnioue
interpreted, with cxt.eme disgust
81 m qaite sure there car. be nothing
wrong about it, said Felix.
''iss why do yor, not ask Ms.
chri'iall boldly to let you gof" | uuc,.
toned.
They boxed blankly at one another
and oeiore they couIsl answer Mrs
HOOD 'a' housekeepcr. came in, and
a signal for silence was passed around.
frio'J night weekr It came before
we knew it, almost. Mr.. and Mr..
Christali vent to the Charity Ball the
latter so uperbly dressed that the ser.
wants ga'aered in a little group behind
the outle's pantry door to see her IN
out IN nei diamonds and pink silk. Old
john the elder coac. imam, was to wait
at Slings'u station to bring them back
at oeock-the other coachmap
Thompson, was in league with yerou.
ique ana her friends, and was to harnoss
up the wagonette as soon as the coast
was fairly clear for veronique, Hattv.
Julia and Felix.
"And lofty might go. too, if she
fully. 'O"'
4 dont think it's right" said I.
Mrs Hood had gone to SEQ her
daughter at slington, leaving the house
in Julia's charge, for Julia had been
there some time and was regarded az
quite Trustworthy; the old butler always
went to bed at nine; so that when the
wagonette was of | was the only per-
son leis avOuS tne place. And I had |
hardly seated myself by the fire with
needlework before there came tap at
tho door.
started for l was nervous and
easily frightened, and the house seemed
large and lonesome in the
quiet evening silence. 1t was a little
ooy-a stuuted, big.eyed creature
whom did not remember to have seen
n the neighborhood before.
care you Lefty Leea" he asked.
Eyes, \ ans wered. in surprise.
''lts ydaf MOTHER" said he. s.she's
ell on the Go and broke her leg. She
wants you right off. "
"HS it happenl' cried, burst
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
Sold Her Body for Gingerbread.

Squire Smith Kennedy says that he
has attended several hangings in his
life. The most notable one was the
hanging Of blackwoman, slave, near
the Fair Grounds. She was hanged for
poisoning couple of her masters chit
dren. She sold her body to some med
ical students at Lexington for all the
ginger bread she could eat while she
was in Jail awaiting for the execution.
After the hanging the students placed
'he body in a coffin, and swung it under
a wagon and drove off to Lexington in
hot haste-thelr horses in fast trot-
hoping to arrive there in tina 10 res susci-
tate the body with electricity. Just before
arriving there the rope broke and the
corpse fell to the pike and the coffia
broke into halves and the corpse rolled
out. They gathered it up and carried
it into Lexington by hand-power. As
nothing more was heard of the woman,
it is fair to presume that their expert.
ment was failure. Bourbon (Ry.)
Nes0s.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31
A Monkey Does an Heroic Thing.

A large ourangoutang was very much
at attached to his master and to the baby
boy, who was the pet of the whole
family. One day a fire suddenly broke
out in the house, and. every body was
running here and there to put it out,
while the little boy in his nursery was
almost forgotten, and when they
thought Of him the staircase was all in
flames. What could be done2 As they
were looking up and wondering, large
hairy hand and arm opened the win
dow, and presently the monkey ap-
peared with the baby in his arms, and
certainly climbed down over the porch
and brought the child safely to his
nurse. Nobody else could have done it,
for man cannot climb like monkey,
and is not nearly so strong. You may
imagine how the faithful creature was
praised and pette1 after that. This is
true story, and the child who was
saved was the young Marquis Of Kildare.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-01-31

~--->~ - ttc%AAe@@ " ~ H1tSAAb-
Colonel Harper met them at the doof
Ia superb archei portal beneath row
Of Corinthian colums. He was hand
some, middle-aged gentleman, his hair
just sprinkled with gray, his keen, dark
eyes sparkling through eye-g glasses.
Norine kissed him effusively. Mrs.
Melihorpe squeeze his hand. Hyacinth
shrank back. scarcely daring to appro-
pirate any of the welcome to herself.
'Pray walk in, said the Colonel. 81
was just considering the propriety OF
writing to you, when I received the let
let announcing your speedy visit."
My dear Albertl OF writing tc
us9r
"Yes," sal Colonel Harper. usher
ing them into stately drawin g-room.
~ do not know that my affairs particu.
larly affect the rest of the family, but ]
-. sssiasssa. ,'et goa ,,.:, hasw e ny
second marriage"
Mrs. Melthorps gave gasp. Norine
looked appalled,. No thunderbolt could
have taken them more by surprise.
"Artemis has been deal year now, =
went on the Colonel, in cool business
like accents. ''The lady who has hon
orcd me by intrusting her future to my
care is connection of this family.
Evelyn. my dear (beckoning to a
slight figure which up to this time had
fingered among the shadows of the
bay window draperies). II wish to in
troduce to you my late wife's sis ter and
her daughters. Mrs. Melthorpe-young
ladies-this is Mrs. Harper.
"Whyl' cried out Hyacinth in her
impulsive fashion. sit's Uncle Mark
Antony's wild ,wi'
Mrs. Melihorps had Redeemed as If
boiling carmine paint had been poured
through all her veins. Norine gras ped
at her lace neck-frils as if she found
difficulty in breathing. Mrs. Harper
greeted them with certain calm gra-
ciousness, like queen receiving her
subjects.
Il tried to tell you about it that day
in the city" said she, Il should have
liked to ask you to our quiet we'd
ding; but you declined to hear me out.
Yeu desired me to read the newspapers,
or to buy a typewriter, or something
that kind. could not get chance to
explain to you that Colonel Harper was
friend Of mine in the old days before
! married Mark Antony, and before he
was betrothed to Miss Artemis May
wood
Mrs Melthorpe aud Miss Norine re-
turned 10 New York in the evening
train. After all that was come and
gone they deemed it best speedily to re :
tire from the field. Bit Mrs Harper
put in a plea for Hyacinth to remain at
the castle.
She She wss Tie Il S...5 ssc =As ;s spoke spoke
kindly to me. said she. ''Without in
tending to be an cavesdropper, l heard
her begging for quarter for me. That