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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-09-19
ADRIFT IN THE STREETS.
A Sadder Case of Mans Inhumanity T.
Woman.

A ssdder Case of Mans Inhumanity to
Woman.
CHICAGO, Sept. 49, From the day she
arrived IN Chicago until the present time,
Mrs. Jalsisn Wilbert has run the gauntlet
now she is adrift on the streets with her
Is months old baby, with not cent in her
pocket. Two years ago she came from
Poland and went to Milwaukee. There
she met John Wilbert, who first betrayed
and then married her But on the day of
the wedding Wilbert deserted his wife.
John Pienkowski a Pole who had been
deserted by his wife, persuaded Mrs Viii
bert to come with him to Chicago
Mrs. Pienkowski Appears.
For eighteen months the couple lived hap
PLY together, though they were wretch
eddy poor. Then Mrs. Pienkowski dis
covered her husband living with another
woman, and took novel way of securing
him again. She procured warrants
against the adulterous pair In the mean
time compact was made between the
husband and wife against the unfortu-
nate woman. Mrs. Wilbert He was to de.
sert her, turn her out of the two rooms at
SIS Elston road, and assign the property
to his wife
Deserted and Destitute.
This was carried out to the letter and
the suits were dismissed by Justice La
Buy yesterday, as the wife withdrew her
prosecution. Mrs. Pienkowski cast look
of triumph at the trem bling little woman
holding her baby in her arms, aud she
hauled her husband away. Mrs Wnbert's
only reply was to clasp her child tightly
col a,- ~ L. a
day, and in sheer desperation she walked
toward her old home But Mrs. Pieu.
kowski drove her away from the house,
and the poor woman turned to the streets,
homeless. moneyless, starving and de-
serted
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
Secrets of an Ancient Mound.

The discoveries made recently in Sen
tinel Mound, in Cass County, Mo-, indi-
cate that the mound builders who pre-
coded, it is supposed, the Indians in this
country, carried on commerce with dis
tant regions, and were organized into
communities possessing the rudiments of
civilization. At the bottom of the mound,
which is 400 feet in diameter and seventy
six feet high, was found sarcophagus
ten feet long by four feet broad and four
feet high, composed of slabs each weigh
ing ton. Within was the skeleton of a
man in sitting posture facing the east
"a great King, We may suppose, in his
day. The interior of the stone chamber
was lined with wicker-work, which
crumbled into dust when exposed to the
air. Facing the skeleton were two
large earthen bowls of good workmanship.
They would have been empty but for
bit of dust, the remains it is supposed,
of food placed in them at the time of the
interment for the use of the departed in the
spirit world. Between the bowls was a
skillfully carved stone pipe of variety
L
artistic sense it disclosed cannot be said,
however, to have been highly developed.
The pipe resembled those in use among
the Aztecs, and is wholly unlike those
used by our Indians. Near it, at the
feet of the skeleton, was ball of stone,
about four and half inches in diameter,
perforated for the insertion, apparently,
of handle. 1t was probably the war
club of the deceased, but no
such weapon has ever been found
before in any of the mounds in other
parts of the country. About it was
pile of arrow and spear heads, indicating
the warlike nature of the notability in
whose honor this immense mound was
raised. The arrow heads were of flint,
agate and bone, and were OF good work
manship. Some were of ribbon agate,
perforated and polished, and had
evidently been used as ornaments.
Lying at his side were several copper and
stone beads, also small carved bits of
porphyry and sea shells. These were all
perforated, and had evidently been used
to testify to the wearer's wealth and
good taste. An examination of his skull
showed him to have been a man of
higher type intellectually than the
Indian. The frontal bone was high and
the back of the head was abnormally ex-
banded. Outside the burial chamber
or sarcophagus was a pile of ashes and
charred wood, a mark, perhaps, of the
performance OF some superstitious rite.
As the stone slabs constituting the
chamber had been brought from dis
lance, it must be assumed that the mound
builders possessed vehicles of some
value. The presence of shells from the
sea, porphyry from Mexico, copper from
Lake Superior and ribbon agate from
Colorado, is an instructive fact. The
dead King had ruled an empire of i'm
mense extent, or, what is more probable,
his people had commercial intercourse
with all parts of our continent,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
THE M0RMONS BEATEN.
Salt Lake CITY, Utah, now in Control
Of the Cent? es.


of the Cent? es.
The municipal election in Salt Lake City,
the result Of which is attracting TIE atten-
ton Of the entire country, passed of quietly,
contrary to the general expectation. The
city has been crowded for some days with
special police, detectives and deputy United
States marshals for the purpose Of prevent
ing Illegal voting, which eseh party claimed
the other would resort to for the purpose Of
carrying the day. IL was anticipated that
an attempt to challenge and arres, some Of
the voters would result IN riot aud blJodshsd.
This was not resiizsJ, although the excite
ment was 50 intense, that II OF the bgsi-
ness houses were clio ed. Is tnds para1ed the
streets, and tbs thoroughfarrs were ja,nmsi
with excited citiz, ms, WAC realized That upon
tue result Of this hattie depende the future
Of the Mormon church as a political organi-
cation. Only six arrests were male for az
tempting to vote illegally, and these we're
made without any demonstration from either
side
There were two parties IN the field--she
Peoples party, composed chiefly Of Nor
mons, aud the LIBERAL party, made up OF
anti d ormons.
SIT Lake City was founded in 1877, and
covers about fifteen square miles at territory,
sand. Not one square foot Of street pave
ment has been laid upon any street, and not
one square foot Of sidewalk has been iail,
except by private eaterpriss. Thers Is no
police protection outside Of one or two
streets In short, the Aormoa record Of
forty years is history Of inr isicieDcy, which
exists nowhere else IN this country. The
success Of the Grntiies means the placing o.
the city in harmony with nation law and
authority. II was recognized that the city
has a great influence In the territory, and
consequently the issue was a naiionsI one.
Gentle success also means that ths redsmp.
ton Of Utah is slowly but surely being ac-
compIished-
The polls closed at six O'Clock. and the LIB
eral leaders posted buile.in In the windows
of the headquarters. claiming = majority Of
100. The news soon spread over the city,
and the Gsntlles took possession Of the city.
Flags were run mp. Every Gentle bulldog
In tho city was decorated with flags and Ian.
terms, aud fireworks were ssnt up from hun
drcds OF tho housstops. Canuons doomed,
and bon6res were seen upon every corner,
and hundreds OF men 10 line paradel the
streets with drums and torches. shouting ike
wild men over their victory. No such scene
YVES ever witnessed in Utah. The Mormons
remain indoors aud have nothing 10 say GA
the result, except that the election was car-
/ RCD w fraud and that they will surely con-
! test It They hdlnit their defeat, but claim
kha rasiJrItS wil net excel 5eA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
Four Sleepless Years.

Four years without sleeping wink.
That sounds preposterous, but it is ex-
actly the case of an old negro now living
in Athens, Ga. Charley Harden is his
name, and the SHOWS of age have settled
down upon him. In slavery times he
belonged to John White, who lived at
that time in the same place. Charley
was seen on the streets recently talking
to several of his friends and telling them
of his curious condition ''For four
years" said he, II have not slept a
wink. | hear continually buzzing
sound, and it seems as if several persons
were talking to me all the time. At
night | lie in my bed with my eyes wide
open, and if do sleep never close them,
and always hear the talking 1t is an
awful thing to be talked to for years, and
through the long nights to have to listen
to this nonsense"
Charley has tried doctors for his sleep
lessness, and has found no remedy, and
has given up all hope OF ever sleeping
again. He, as matter of necessity,
sleeps, but his eyes never close, and all
his mental faculties remain ever awake
Atlanta Constitution
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15

kets to protect them from the binding
drift which was still driving hard from
the northwest
This team was hitched to a double
sleigh filed with robes and wraps. Then,
muffiing themselves in the bottom of the
box, the party set out across the lake in
the very teeth of the wind.
The horses were old and steady, and,
after some snorting and tossing Of the
heads, as protest against the novelty of
complete ''blinds, y took a steady hard
trot ever the corrugated ice.
On reaching the farther shore of the
lake and ascending to the prairie, Dick,
with his head completely mufied to the
eyes, took standing position and,
bracing himself, directed the move
ments of the driver. The short distance
of mile and the steady direction of the
wind enabled him to hit the hay-road at
point so close to the overturned rack
that he caught sight of the top of it
as they were passing some rods distant.
A moment later they had halted and
tied the team, and Dick had pointed
out the spot where his companions were
to dig. Then, utterly overcome, he
threw himself upon the drift and buried
his face in his arms. HIS grief and sus-
pense at that moment were almost beyond
endurance. He had no idea that the
children could have survived such fear
full night. But five minutes of silent
digging occupied his companions, and at
the end of that time both of them gave a
triumphant shout.
They had uncovered the nest, and
cloud of steam rose up from the blankets.
Dick was on his feet instantly. A
moment later the three young Jordans
were dragged forth, alive, but stupid
with cold and a drowsiness which would
not have left them alive many hours
longer. Yet they had escaped any serious
frostbite, and a dexterous rubbing,
shaking and iouncing restored their cir
culation and their senses. They were
bundled into the sleigh amid robes and
comforters, and, despite the severity of
the weather and the drifting snow, were
taken Immediately toward home, where
their welcome must be imagined
One of Dicks horses persisted in the
storm, but the other turned up alive and
well the next day at farmers stables
twelve miles south of Gull Lake.
Youths C0ppdu50R
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
House Sessions,

34TH DAY.-There being a tacit understand.
ing between the Republicans aud Democrats
that no effort would be made for the transac-
tion OF business to-day, large number OF the
members having gone TO attend the funeral
of Mrs and Miss Tracy. the clerk was per.
united 70 read the Journal in its abridged
form. The Democrats di not wish to 90 on
record as approving the journal, and conse-
guently demanded the yeas and nays on that
motion.
! The Journal was approvei--year $50, nays
o, the constitutional quorum being counted
by the Speaker.
TIE House then. at ~ As. on motion Of Mr..
Mckinley, OF Ohio, adjourned.
18Th DAY. In the House, the Democrats
continued their policy Of silent pr IL st against
the rulings OF the Speaker by declining TO
vote upon the question Of approving the
journal. 1t was approved, however, by vote
Of 1853 TO 0, the Speaker counting quorum.
MIR. Cannon, from the Committee on Rules,
reported the new code OF rules, and it was
ordered printed and recommittel. Tho SEN
ate Direct Tax bill was received and refer
red. A number Of bills were introduced and
referred. Mr.. Hays, from the Committee on
Accounts reported the bill providing clerks
for members and delegates, and IL was order
ed printed aud recommitted. Mr.. Morrill,,
from the Committee on Invalid Pensions, re-
ported the Senate bill to increase the PEN
substitute. The substitute was agreed to,
and the bill, as amended, passed. The bill
for the relief OF the sufferers by the wreck of
our naval vessels at Samoa was also passed.
Adjourned.
36TH DAY--In the House the Speaker said
that "the Journal Clerk had been busy inp pre-
pairing the new code Of rules for publication,
aud that consequently the Journal Of yesteE
days proceedings was not ready to BIO pre-
sant9d 70 the House, but would be ready sub
ssquently." This statement ayerted the usual
contest over the approval Of the Journal.
Bills were reported establishing the Office OF
Assistant Secretary OF War and for the relief
OF the retired list of the army. They were
ordered printed and recommitted. A bill was
reported and passed increasing TO 500
month the pension OF General Abram Dur
yea. Mr.. O'Neill, from the Library Commit
tee, reported back the bill appropriating
So, 900 for monument TO General Henry
Knox, at Thomaston. Maine. Pending action
the House adjourned
37TH DAY-Ihe report Of the committee
on rules was taken up, and Messrs Cannon
and Bayne spoke for their adoption, and
Messrs. Mills aud Blount in opposition.
38rH DAY.-The session OF the House was
given up 70 the debate OF tho rules Spaechss
were made ty Grosvenor Of Ohio, Holman
OF Indiana, Payson Of Illinois, Hatch Of Mis-
souri, and McAdoo of New jersey.
The debate will be renewed at II o'clock
tomorrow morning and continue until 8.
o'clock At S o'clock il viii be- removed
when the discussion on the Democrat side
will be closed by Mr. Carlisle and Mr.
Springer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
ANIMALS ARE INCREASING.
Hut While They are Multiplying,
They are Worth Less Money.


They are Worth Less Money.
The February report. of the Department of
Agriculture, which relates TO numbers and
values of farm animals, shows an increase
of horses during the year beyond the In
crease of population. The aggregate num-
Der exceeds fourteen millions. In the cotton
states the use of Texas ponies by tenants still
tends to increase numbers and reduce average
values. The improvement in the central
states from blood OF Percherons, Cleveland
bays and English sires continues active.
Horse ranches in the Rocky Mountains are
improving the stock in that region. Tn
increase OF numbers in recent years. while
prices were tending higher, has caused an
ebb IN the tide OF values, which are nearly
everywhere lower than in January last.
Mules have aso increased, and are esti-
mated at about two and third millions,
held at slightly lower prices than last year.
Mich cows make an aggregate of nearly
sixteen millions. The increase is general,
being shared quite literally this year by the
East and South. Prices in sympathy with
values of other clttle, show a slight decline,
as compare with these Of last year.
The numbers as estimated, exceed thirty
six millions an increase Of between ten aud
eleven millions since 1880 which is larger
than the ratio Of numbers TO population.
Anincrease of about per cent. in numbers
OF sheep is indicated. The lowest average
price was reported in 1856. Improvement
has been gradual since, with some accelera-
ton during the past year, as result OF
greater confidence of growers in holding
the American market for WOOL
The increase in swine has been in proper
ton to advance in population. The average
price has declined, as IN the case of all other
kinds Of farm animals, sheep alone excepted
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
The Youngest Man in CONGRESS.

The youngest man IN the House is the
Hon. Charles H. Turner, of New York
city. He is the iceman elected TO fill the
vacancy in the Sixth District last fall.
Visitors to the Capitol always express a
desire to have him pointed out to them.
He occupies front seat on the right of
the Speaker He is sturdy young gen.
tleman, with brown hair and round,
roseate face. He is studious, and watches
the proceedings of the House with APP
parent interest He has not only driven
an ice wagon, washed cars on the elevated
road, acted as an usher in theatre, and
been book agent, but he has been a
student at Columbia College, and Of
ficiated as tutor. Mr.. Turner is twenty
eight ysars old.--New York Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
THE Winds mad WORK.
A Terrible Storm Sweeps Over
Western Pennsylvania.
People Crushed 90 Dpath Under the
Walls Of Buildings Blown Down
Narrow Escapes.

Walls Of Buildings Blown Down
Narrow Escapes.
Western Pennsylvania has been visited by
the worst storm in IN my years Snow. hall,
rain ami wind have been playing havoc. In
Pittsburg snow has hlockadel many OF the
streets and stopped trafis, while telegraph
and telephone lines are breaking down under
the heavy weight OF ice, with which they
are coated. In the mountains the storm is
raging with terrific fury. and reports are
coming in OF serious damage to property.
At Blairsville the large glass factory was
demolished by the wini. The roof was blown
oil, ard the two side wa Is facing east fell In.
Charles Z. Barr, general manager, and Nc.
Burney, one OF the firm, were instantly kill
ed, aud o workman whose name could not DO
learned injured. Mr.. Burney's DO y Was inn
mediately taken from the wreck. IL was
mangled beyond recognition. Mr.. Barrsre-
mains were recovered two hours later.
At Uniontown the roof was blown OF ths
Methodist Episcopal Church, a part OF IL
alighting on the house OF John Brown, 1ust
north OF the church, crushing lt 70 pieces
Tie roof OF the large new building lately
erected by the Pennsylvania Construction
Company below town was also blown on.
horse and wagon driven by James Russ was
blown over Gr.y's Hin. The wagon u lying
on its back with the wheels whirling IN the
air. No one was seriously hurt.
Pc tmaster Bakers new house. was nearly
demolished, a so ames Fraukenberrys house
and John w. Ringers house was loveled. Tbs
telephone aud electric light wires are all
down. None OF the coke works are running
south OF Untontown. The Redstone Coke
Companys offices, at Brownhelt, were blown
down and entit ely demolished. The end was
blown out OF the engine house at Letth, ana
the Warren Glass Works wrecked. Toe roof
of the Lutheran churcn was also blown on
At Connellsville the storm began in the
morning and did not subside until late in the
evening J. NJ. HerpacNs store and house
in this city was completely wrecked, the In
mates having a narrow escape from death.
The Catholic church is 10 dangerous condl-
ton and number OF other houses in che town
are wrecked.
At Dunbar the knights Of Labor hall was
entirely blown away. a report from Lelaen'
ring says all the large shafts OF The n. C.
Frick Coke Company are down. Tue snow
foil Ia from SIX TO ten inches in depth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
MURDERED THEM WILFULLY.
An Old Man of seventy-hve shoots
His SON and Daughter-in-Law.

At.rriole double tia .e1y occurred at Mia
mi, Man, John Morton and his wife. aged re-
.oectively So and 81 years, being shot in cold
bloc by Morton's father, aged Is, who was
res ding with them
John Morton was absent from bis home,
and during his absence the Old man and Mrs.
Morton had some angry words which ends d
BY Morton striking his daughter-in- law with
piece of wool o. the sons return he re-
bused the oil man 10 his actions, wher-upon
the fathsr said: '.D1 you see that rial I
want Jou TO take il down and shoot me or
will shoot you
The son pail no attention to this remark,
going into another room. The cd man tnen
took down the riffs, went outside and fired
through tbs window, instantly killing his son,
the bullet entering the heart.
The hired man ran TO a neighbor for assist
ance, aud during his absence Mrs Morton
was shot in the abdomen BY Morton. She
only lived Tor an bour.
The cd man does not deny tbs crime, and
say ne did IL Intentionally.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15

Mr.. Charles Emory Smith, who receives
the Russian mission has been for the past
ten years the editor OF the Pbila iephia
Press His newsp per career began when he
was but sixteen ears Of age, when he wrote
for the ALBANY Ereaiag Transcript He was
subsequently Connected with the Albany En-
press, and 10 1870 became edItor-iu-chief on
lhs Albany Journal In 1875 be was dele
gate from New York to the Rupublican
National Convention, and wrote large por-
tioa Of the platform He was 50 president
OF the Republican State Convention OF New
York, and presided throughout the session.
In February, 1880, he resigned the editor
ship OF the Albany Eueniag Journal to as
sumo the position on tue Philadelphia Press
which position he now reliBquishes- Mr.
Smith has been an aggressive aad active Re-
publican, and during the past two presiden-
tial campaigns was heard frequently in mass
meetinRs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENTS.
Charles Emory Smith Receives the
Russian Mission.
IN. D-o,fJont ..nt - 49, Co,.to r.

The President sent TO the Senate the FOL
towing nominations:
Safe Department Charles Emory Smith,
of Pennsylvania, to be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenlpotentiary to Russia
general at Calcutta
J. Fenner Lee. OF Maryland, to be secreta-
~ OF legation at Rio de Janeiro.
Harrie Z. Newberry, OF Michigan, to be
secretary of legation at Madrid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
SONG.

A SONG.
A good ship bore
From its native shore
A hundred hopes from land,
But mad storm few
Over the ocean blue
And the good ship strewed the strand;
And the hundred hopes that sailed from land
Were thousands wrecked on that foreign
strand
A youth with hope
Set out to cope
In life's uncertain strife.
But his plans were crossed,
He himself was lost,
With the thousand aims of life.
For ships well sailed and plans well plan'd
Win oft be wreck'd on the longed-for-land
-Natltre
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15

Reports received at the Canadian Indian
Department stats that Ia grippe has reached
the Northwest, and that the Indians are
amply terrorizsd,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
sEiir q sYASs. Publishers.

TERMs.-S2 if paid during the year.
81 so if not paid for over year, $3.50
Cash in Advance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
THE NAgTIHsBURg FERALn

Published every Saturday morning. -ofice IN
Peoples Bank Building, over Post once.
Marttnsburs, Berkeley Co.. W. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-02-15
what's

C7storia cures Collie. Constipation /;
sour Stomach, DiarrhGa, Eructation
Gives healthy sleep also aids digestion
Without narcotic stupefaction.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-07-31
Death Of oeuno.,,ov Match.

Hon. Silas c. Hatch Of the Governors
Council died at his home In Bangor Sun
day last after quite = lengthy sickness
which he bore with great fortitude.
Mr.. Hatch was many years In the
mercantile business In Bangor In which
he gained competency and from which
he retired In 1870
During his business career and since
its close Mr.. Hatch has been prominent
in public life, having been a member Of
the city government for fourteen years,
seven years In the Common Council,
and seven years In the board
chairman and for longer period . MEM
Der OF the board OF Assessors Of Taxes,
being chairman Of the board at the time
Of his death. He was = Representative
to the State Legislature In 1873 and 1874
and again In 1880 and 1881. He was q
member of the Executive Council for
nine years, being in the Councils OF
Governors PerhAm, Connor, Robe and
Burleigh's, being President of Governor
Burleigh Council At the time of his
death. In 1874 he was elected State
Treasurer, which position he held for
three years, with good credit TO himself
and honor 70 the State.
He was sixty nine years of age at the
time of his death. He leaves q wife and
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