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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
CRASH ON THE RAIL.
Eight Lives Lost and Several Persons
Badly Scalded in Colorado.
drunkenness an of Engineer, Who Has Dis
appeared, Said to Have Been the
Cause of the Disaster.

!
The most appalling railroad accident that
ever occurred west of the Missouri River, &C.
CURED at Aspen Junction, Col, resulting in
the death of eight people and seriously injur-
ing number of Others
Nearly all ofthe passengers were more or
less wounded or scalded, and it is thought
that the steam has so affected the lungs Of
many Of those who were not badly seaided
that they too, will die.
The collision occurred between midland
locomotive and the hind coach Of an exeur-
sion train running between Aspen and Glen
wood Springs. Engineer Switzer, of the ex-
cufsion train, had run his train up to the
water tank al the junction for water When
backing down to get on the main track line, a
hght engine shot out from the coal shutes,
winch are located in such a way as TO conceal
the engine tracks from the view Of tracks
leading to the water tank. The engineer of
the light engine apparently thinking he could
get out before the excursion train took the
main track, made the attempt, but struck the
rear coach of the excursion train at the switch
The force of the collision tore the check valve
from the engine and poured scalding steam
ana water INFO the wrecked coach load of peo-
tiSuSu sttilt Oh terror lQlpOSS1-
bic to describe.
The imprisoned passengers, in their distress
fright and agony, beat their hands and heads
against the thick plate glass windows in their
mad endeavors TO escape. Then the coach
caught fire,
To add to the horror after the people of the
place commenced to pull the imprisoned dead
and wounded victims from the burning coach
and lay their bodies on the side of the hill
tramps commenced to rob the dead, dying and
wounded. This was not noticed for some time.
as all the available force except the ghouls
were engaged in fighting the flames and rescu-
ing the sufferers from the wreck
Three hands that had been completely
scalded off of the unf0rtunates in the car were
found in the debris after the fire was put out
The bodies of the two men who lost them were
burned beyond recognition.
There were only about thirty people On the
car owing to the fact that Sells Brothers cifcus
exhibited at Aspen at night and the usual
rush Of excursionists to the Springs fell off
from 800 to 80.
The engineer Of the Inflated train it is al
legged, WAS drunk at the time. He has since
disappeared, and all traces of him have been
lost
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Frightful Ending of Family Feud in
Warwick County, Va.

A double murder was enacted in Warwick
% nty, Va, Mr.. Leon Mcpherson being one
unfortunate victim and his little girl, aged 8,
the other.
The tragedy resulted from family feud
between the Mcpherson family and that of
Joseph McRay. A short while before the fatal
difficulty the two men had dispute over the
ownership of certain ground. Blows were
passed between the two men and a threat made
by Moray to shoot his antagonist if he built
his fence on his ground, which Mcpherson
swore he would do.
Nothing more was said until the next morn
ing, when Leon Mcpherson took his tools, and
with materials proceeded to erect his fence in
spite of his neighbours threats. When his
work had been nearly completed his little girl,
aged about years, brought him his breakfast
in a tin pail. He had scarcely opened ii when
q sound in the shrubbery behind him was
quickly followed by loud explosion, and the
father lay lifeless beside the dead body of his
daughter.
A laborer at work in the vicinity claims to
have known of the difficulty and saw the
shooting. The negro called for assistance, and
the bodies of father and child were carried to
the house. The murderer escaped. A lynch
ing yarty started in pursuit, but failed to over.
take thefugitive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
TRADE OF THE Week.
No Widespread Improvement in the
Condition of Business.
Gross Railroad Earnings for June Show
Gains Over the Corresponding Month
of Inst Year--The Failures.

Gains Over fhe Corresnnnlinq Month
of Last Year--The Failures.
There are no adyiees this week which
warrant belief in any radical or widespread
Improvement in the condition OF general trade
throushoutthe country. Dispatches received
by BrddstreePs tell of an unusually tive
export movement of provisions from the
Pacific Coos, ~ w.. faas. So,,.h ,,,,..;,.,,
49, LAS - 80 oo''s' ''ou'n american
por's ""lhs 70 a decrease IN supplies froa
Chill. Fhi., it is believed, will continue
until n ter the cessation n the CHILEAN bostiI.
~. m
i'i's re mas aiso De N lalriy actise
demand for wheat and for provisions gener-
ally at improving prices, sugar being &c.
b;,bor raa aa.,o,d Il. $500 e,h.;a..
aeaiu -. 'oi.i'i'ei ~, AZ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
AN ARMY OF GRAsSHoPPERs.


They Invade Colorado, and Slow up the
Railroad Trains
4 reporter sent 70 investigate the reports
that grassboppers we're ssarming in the east
ern part II Colorado, teiegTaphed his paper
that there had been no exaggerstion Of the
facts. Grasshoppers are sSarming in innlI-
mesabIe number over the section Of the eastern
part Of the state, and are destroying every
green thing above ground. They cover an
area Of about 40 square miles, with Bivina
ss lis center.
Trains passing through that section are Sc
rieuslY delayed every night by the grasshOp-
perS, which swarm upon the warm rails after
the sun has gone down aud the air eo0ls off,
As the engine passes over them they are
mashed into a greasy substance which pre-
vents the revolution Of the driving wheels.
The grssshoppers are Of the small, wiugless
kind. Next year they viii have developed
into the winged variety, and then there vii
be return Of the plague Of 1874 and 1875.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
INDIANS RISING.
More Trouble Rumored Among the Nava-
jos Of Arizona.

More Trouble Rumored Among the Nava-
jos of Arizona.
A sheepherder arrived at flagstaff with the
information that Navajo Indians were gather
ing in vast numbers and seemed to be greatly
excited and are preparing to resist any sttemp,
on the part Of the government to arrest the
leaders in their raids on the cattle and sheep
ranges in this vicinity.
They have warned the stockmen to leave
their imaginary territory TO them, threatening
their lives if they do not do 10, and it is the
belief Of the people that this is the commence
ment Of the expected outbreak Of the Navajo
Indians. Twenty-Five more citizens have
Joined Sheriff Francis and his posse Of cow
boys, and kilograms have been forwarded to
the governor asking tor troops to be ready 70
come az once.
The Sheriff issued warrants for the arrest Of
The chief and others, but it is believed thst
hey will only succeed In making thing.
worse, as they are only handful to % many
K4ii-9 flned Iudiaus
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
MICHIGAN SMOKE-CI.OUDS.


The Suns Rays DuIled, and Miles of
Forest Burned Over.
One of the most destructive forest fires
which has ever swept through the Northern
peninsula is raging between Marquette and
St ignace, along the line of the Duluth,
South Shore and Atlantic Railway.
For hun reds of miles no hing can be seen
but one mass of fame, and the density of the
smoke is 50 pronouncel THAT the beamins sun
appears like a golden ball Railroad officials
nave large crowds of men stationci along the
track, battling gaiust the fire, but the fla es
re rapidly aiming Roadway 1t is feared
that the track will be destroyed.
IN nlany places between Newberry and
seney the small bridges crossing Iittl creeks
arr being DIES royed, At vcraI of these
places trains were compel to sop in or err
TO extlngui h The fires. The telegraph poles
have been burned down and thcwire rendere
useless, The general loss will aggre. ate well
into The thousands
Some of the small villages along the rail-
70 70 d track are in danger of bein wiped out.
! ne Inhabitsn have been fighting against
mr. for the past ew days, and are now almost
exhausted. They have called for il from
officials of the railroad. 1t is feared that
several loggefs along the bank of Ia qua
manon Hnd Fox rivers have lnst their lives
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
Ho Broke Criminal, on the wheel.

It may seem incredible, but il is true,
Berertheless, that retired enecc.ioner
il living in Belgrade to-day who, -
late as 1875, broke criminals on tho
wheel. The name Of the man Is Pauio
Joyanoyitch. and the executions took
place on the grassy slopes Of the ram
parts OF Belgrade. The most noted exc
cutior Of the kind was in 1872, when
two men, one a Turk, the other He
brew, were put 70 death for numbering
whole family. The Hebrew was exc
culed first, and fifteen minutes elapsed
before the executioner gave him the coup
De grace. The Turk made violent re-
sistance, and bad to be stunned into sub
lection, although the stunning wAs perhaps
Intentional. This medieval punishment
was abolished about 1873, when servla
asserted complete Independence. Stran-
Cling in prison is the usual capital pea
/ alty. st. L0nsS Republic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
CYCLONE In VIRGINIA.

Itcuts Path Three Hundred Yards Wild.
and Levels Mill.
A cyclone struck Deans Mills, about o
miles from Norfolk, Va, and.blew everything
down in its track. The mill house was lereled
to the ground, aud Mr.. Burt was seriously
injured. The cyclone swept path about 800
yards wide. A heavy rain followed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

Mr.. Ellison -'.So you met Mrs Fash.
ion On the street, I'm 50 glad. They
say she is wearing new boane' just i'm
ported. Did you sec NJ
Mr.. By e :. noticed il.
Mr. B--ssThas's splendid. Hoa was
Il trimned2"
Mr. H." Well. II had a eoaeather in
front, tailboartl behind, a flower garden
on top. and a job lot of assorted ribbons
all round You ca1 easily make one ike
it. Near York Be<kiv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
Y ~ rm.r ror posr .ceeeap. I'd.

~ At FIRST You DON'T sCccEgD, ETC.
Mise Wiling What do you think,
Ethel. Harry smartleigh tried to kiss me
last night
Miss Ethel CsignificantlvJ--"Aud did
her
Miss W. dndignantlyl--"of course
not.
Miss Eihci--" Why notl"
Ms w. (4esitatingiy)--isHe didr'1
Try hard enough. - Was iagtoa .Sqr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
rAcrrror.xr.s nKw,nprp.

Drink did it, sadly walled an attea-
uated tramp
.'Did WHAT asked the kind hearted
lady brought you where you arel'
mo, it qnenc5cd my thirst down ut
the spring by the roadside. Sow all !
want to make man Of me is a piece Of
custard pie and cold chicken leg.
He got them. - DahssiIle Breezs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
WHAT M NIGHT %.

~ don't think AIr. Bobinsou knows
what to make Of me, remarked Miss
Holdforth after one Of her sarcastic as
saalt and battery cases against him.
'He might make Mrs. Bobinson Of
you, if you gave him half chance,
suggested a wise old lady ia the crowd
and Miss II. became reflective and geatler.
- Washington STIR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

"Wbats the matter with the homeless
wonder.' asked the fat woman. "lIe
seems down on his luck"
'It's love Affair."" answered the
living skeleton. .'He proposed to the
two. headed g1rI yesterday, and one Of
EN- accepted him and the other refused
him. No wonder he's all broke up. ~
Iadimapolis JoarnaR
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
lwsunMouvrAnLE onIncrroxs.

Cousin Tom-"So you arc not going
to marry himl
Elcanor-"No."
Cousin Tom Why notl'
Eleanor Well papa object, 70 his
fortune, mamma objects to his family,
and object to his character aud BE-.
sides that be has not asked nae yet. -
Liz.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

Little Girl (reading) -" Nature I'M
adorned is adorned the most. What
does that meanln
Little Brother (aftcr deep thoughD -
II guess it means a roast chicken is
nicer than chicken VIII its feathers on
food Neps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
TINE AND MONEY.

Mrs Goaway--"How much time.
dear, can we spend in the mountains this
summerl"
Mr.. Cit isn't the time We spend
that I'm worried about, it's the money"
- Washington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
uouNl, by A HAIR.

Amy-'I don't see what attraction Sue
finds in Mr Dolley."
Mabel--'Capillary attraction"
Amy-"How's that"
Mabel-'She's fascinated by his mus.
tache. - IFest Shore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
AN lMrLIEp REFUSAL.

Harry-"Did she positively refuse
you3"
Jack (dejdctedly)--"Not exactly,
When | asked her if she ever thought Of
marrying, she said she had never yet had
man ask her about it. "-Epocb.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
nnrLnsn nIr1nMAcY.

Mother -''Herc is your medicine, my
dear"
Julia-''Is it meet"
Mother -"Weli, you take it, my
child, and then you will know
Julia You take it first, and let me
see il you make iaee. ~ Once Week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
ALMOST BURSTING rrHrALENr.

Great Architect-''Good morning, Mr..
Suburb. Think Of building another
housed"
Mr.. Suburb--''No; called to Inquire
it you wouldn't take my son as a student
in your office. With the right training,
he'll be a fine architect some day.
Has he shown any marked talent for
architectural
"Talentl Hes OVERLOOKING with
architectural talent, wish you could SEQ
the hencoop he put up for me last
week.
"Humph What is there remarkable
about itln
He designed it for a $40 hencoop aud
its cost $3.50. ~ Good Neies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
l. &C Alto NJ

Marnsbu has the best being in
Cumberland and Potomac Valleys farming
lands has population 8ooO many thriving industries
has the promising future of this
Schools Churches and all Institutions conennce a
hourhng condition.
Railroads being extended every along
Ohio r. R. Cumberland Valley Maryland r. that will
bring the field factory ready
shipping points.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
HONEST CONFESSION.

"No, cannot be your wife Try some
other girl"
"I've tried 'em all aud none of EN-
would have me. That's why | came to
you. H--Nec York Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
DIRECTORS:

HON STEPHEN B. EktNs VicePs West Virginia
ROBERT P PORTER Editor NgY York
Hon CHARLES J. FAULKNER u Senator ". W..
Railroad
BOYD FAULKNER of the firm Faulkner Nainsbur
HONG harrisburg Va.
Hon GEORGE BUXTON, Contractor, Marinsburg Va.
THEODORE K. MILLER 0
JOHN WILSON Marinsburg
DR. ND BAKER, Marinsburg W Va
H. BERRY, Dry Goods Merchan Martnbug
JAMES TnoMrsoN bfainsburr Va
RICHARDS
of the i'm o c. NJ. shafr W.
DRS. Mtnbug, W Va
CHARLES H. Of County W. Va
JAMES W IcKowN, Mutinbus W. Va
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
srnLIME ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I" Its but step from the sublime to
the ridiculous
GLOW sol'
''Here's man offers $1,000 for bird
dog. That's sublime. Here's the own
er, who won't it. That's ridiculous. "
--DanSriHe Breeze
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

TIE Bank OF Portugal and all issue BANKS
in Portugal have signed an agreement by
which all notes are TO be withdrawn from
circulation except those of the Bank Of
Portugal, the value Of which is limited to
$50, Coz, 600,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
4 CORRECT BUN.

Showman---''Look here. Your bill
says 'For;y-nine days board for camel 7
You've only had him sevea days
Keeper-"That' all right; that canal
has seven stomachs. Scefa-Pacl.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

'onN CLARK, Of Pittsburg, is the riches;
coiored man in Pennsylvania, if the assessors
are correct. Twenty years ago he began life
asa blacksmith aud has since then hammered
out S2oo, 900 fortune. Clark solved his share
hard work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

ADvIcEs from the Straits of Belle Isle 10
June 50th show that they are full of heavy
lee. The grip is working havoc among the
people IN that locality, and many are reported
starving dead and dying.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

VIZ y ~ v IT
Wife-"1'he dour's out.
Husbands is my money"
Wife--"The coal is gone.
Husband-''So is my credit
Wife -"Well, we cant starye.
Husband Cant WEI That's good
| was afraid we should"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

USCoEDITIoNAb SURRENDER NECESSARY.
Farmer Firkin TO small boy -'lf
We don't come right down out o that
tree, III let 90 o the dogs collar"
Small Boy HUH A dog can't climb
a tree!
Farmer Firkin--''No; but kin, an
he kin SQUAT under it."-F'aet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
NO. Al.
KNOWN ny MIR mrrRrEcrloNs.

hNlMN Hf HkN INlhNFECIIONS.
Little Annie had been having trouble
with her lessons, and had turned for as
sistance to her big brother He did the
sums for her, handed her the paper, and
resumed his reading. She was soon back
at his side, however. and he inquired
whats the mstterl Aren't they all
right,n
"oh, yes, indeed They are ever 50
nice; but won't vow please put few mis-
takes in, so that teacher will think did
itlH- Washington Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

Where are you going 10, my pretty maids
A picking berries, kind sir, she said.
Pick me as berry. my pretty maid
You're not quite rips enough sir, she said.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
MARKETS,

BALTIMORE City Mills, super, So 80
@S.75. Wheat-Southern Fultz, sl.63@l. "a.
Corn-Southern White, 75676c., yellow.
73974c. 0ats-Southern and Pennsylvania
44tG 4Se. Rye-Maryland and Pennsylvania
70@73c. Hay.-Maryland and Pennsylvania
S12.00@12.50. Straw-Wheat sS.o0(a9.o0
Butter-Eastern Creamery, 1sGlslc., nearby
receipt 12d13e. Cheese Eastern Fancy
Cream, 9i@ Ice, Western, S(G9lc. Eggs-l6i
ale. Tobacco, Leaf Interior l.00td L 5OGood
Common, S4.00@5.00, Middling. S6.0O(ds 90
Good to fine red, S9.00@1l.00. Fancy, $500
@13.00.
New YoRK-Flour- Southern Good TO
choice extra, s.. S5Cg lao. Wheat-No. White
sl03stdl Lose. Rye-State 73(d75c. Corn
Southern Yellow, 70td 7o4c Oats-White.
State 42d 45le. Butter State, 2lG22c.
Cheese-State, z@9sc. Eggs -Is@lsIc
PHILADELPHIA Flour - Pennsylvania
Fancy, S4-25td4so. Wheat, Pennsylvania and
Southern Red, S1.05fd19e Rye-PennsvI.
yania, 56fa57c. Corn-Southern yellow. Is
(169c. Oats-47fa4sc. Butter3State, fsfa
I9c. Cheese New York Factory, 10lg tOle.
Eggs-State, 17t9l74c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
ADVANTAGES OF WEALTH.

Mr.. NicefclIo--''I am told that Miss
Bullion never wears the same dress
twice"
Miss De Pink rival belIe)--''Ye3,
that is true, aud understand she has a
different set Of teeth for every day in the
week. -Neso York Weetty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
BUDGET0F FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.

Too Green Honest Confession Time
and Moncr--Childish Diplomacy
An Implied RcfiIsal-A Cor
rect Bill. Etc, Etc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18
WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS!

The Company capital shares
payments and liberal profits The Company
finest land adjoining being off Building Lots and
the
desirable that anywhere investors
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-18

--coMPANYS COUNSEL
Faulkner & Walker, AND Faulkner & Ingles
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-01
CHAPTER II.

When Richard Green awoke the next
morning the sun was well up and his
room was flooded with light. Rising
quickly he walked to the window and
looked out. Out, perhaps half mile
from the shore. the surf was breaking
gayly upon reef, the spray springing
high and sparkling in the sun. Beyond,
moving in a long, easy swell, with only
a white sail here and there to vary its
monotony or to make more vivid the
surrounding blue, stretched the great sea
to the horizon. Within the reef lay
Joosten's broad and lazy boat. the
dancing waters Of the lagoon slowly
flowing by it. and sometimes splashing
up to playfuIly caress its white, smooth
Sides
Already the coolies were busily en-
gagged in unloading from it the few
stores its owner had found time to pur-
chase the day before. Richard, thus re-
called to the work-a-day world, hastily
dressed himself and was soon down
stairs.
On the lower floor he found working
The Sunday morning news., 1891-11-01

During tho journey Green made no
sign of life, and when they reached the
house Backett. with Mr.. Joosten's help,
carried him to his room and put him in
bed Mr.. Joosten could do little but
murmur of the trouble; but his wife, al
ways equal to any emergency, controlled
her feelings and soon restoratives were
given Green and he was made as COM
Portable as possible in the circumstances.
Green recovered consciousness, but a
fever set in and he was delirious. For
many days it seemed doubtful whether
or not he could recover, but at length he
began to mend and at the end Of six
weeks he was well enough to be about,
Soon now he would be all right and
able to work and his immediate troubles
would be over. But his worst trouble, as
it seemed. was only about to begin, for
one day as he sat upon the veranda idly
talking with Mrs. Joosten, they saw a
strange boat far out upon the sea maxi
ing toward the opening in the reef.
Slowly it sailed toward them in the
light wind, and finally came to anchor
in the lagoon just before them. Then
some men got into the small boat at her
stern and rowed toward the landing.
They looked at the men with a wonder
ing welcome. for visitors were unusual
and almost unknown; but presently this
men landed.
As the men came near they bowed to
Mrs. Joostea. and then one Of them said
to Richard:
You are Richard Greena"
"Yes.
Il must ask you to go with us, then"
"Indeed?" answered Richard. Where.
and whyf'
Il must arrest you. Here is my war
rant"
Arrest mey Richard said in aston
ishlnent. as he took the document and
looked at 1t blanlly. "What is it for?v
"For the murder OF cooIie.r
.Eor murder7 This Is too good he