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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10
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A curious series OF statistics esrab-
fishes the value Of the refuse Of the
Paris streets. The figures seem in
credible, and show that the rag-picS-
ers discharge duty Of primary i'm
portance Working at night, busy
under the gas lights with hook and
panicr, the value OF what they collect
is estimated at e., 600 each day. As
suredly one half the world does not
know how the other half lives. OF
course the conditions of Paris life are
exceptional. Population is very close,
the tall houses are crammed with in
habitants, there are gardens as with
us-there are but the houses and. the
streets. The Parisians have a way Of
emptying all kinds Of lumber and re-
fuse mtg the streets, and then the
rag-pickers gather in their harvest.
A use is found for everything, and
metamorphosis never ceases. All the
details are interesting, though some
are rather disturbing. Rags, of
course, go to make paper; broken
glass is pounded and serves as a coat
ing for sand or emery paper; bones
after the process of cleaning and cut
ting down. serve to make nail brushes,
tooth brushes, and fancy buttons; lit
tie wisps Of women's hair are care
fully unraveled, and do duty for false
hair by and by. Mems hair collected
outside the BARRIERS serves for filters
through which syrupS are strained;
bits Of sponge are cut up and used for
spirit lamps; bits of bread if dirty are
toasted and grated, and sold to the
restaurants for spreading on hams or
outlets; sometimes they are carbonized
and made into tooth powder Sar-
dine boxes are cut up into tin soldiers
or into sockets for candlesticks. A
silk hat has whole chapter of adj
ventures in store for il. All this
work employees a regiment of rag
pickers numbering close on 20, 600,
and each earning from twenty pence
to half a crown a day. With all the
wonders of our great cities we have
nothing quite like this.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10
A Military Noyelty.

A vegetable cartridge shell, which is
entirely consumed in firing, is now
coming into general use in the French
army. The cartridge has scarcely half
the weight of one with metal shell;
the cost is considerable less, besides the
inconvenience of removing the shell after
eech shot is avoided. At present The
composition of this military novelty is
kept 4 secret.-.St. Louis Republic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

Il ScftSc q )tdHtttS
and other troubles after eating ?
Then you need "Pellet." Not
one of the ordinary, gripping, tear
ing pills-it's a sickness in itself to
take them. But one of DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets-the original Liver
Pill, the smallest and the easiest to
take. The easiest in the way they
work, they're mild and gentle,
but thorough and effective. Every
part of the system feels their health
ful influence. They cleanse and
regulate the liver, stomach and bow
els. Requlate, mind you. They
prceent disease as well as cure it.
They're purely vegetable and perfect
IL harmless. Sick Headache, Bilious
Headache, Constipation, Indigestion,
and all arrangements of the liver,
stomach and bowels are promptly
relieved and permanently cured,
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned.
You pay only for the good you
get,
This is true only of DR.. Picrce's
medicines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

Additional train will leave Carlisle daily
except Sunday at $50 a M, stopping A. all in
termediate stations, arriving at Harrisburg
GAO M and on Saturdays only trains Will
leave MechaEiesburg at 600 p m, arrive Har-
rshurg CPS p N, leave Carlisle 9:S0p m,
arrive Harrisburg 1915 p IN, stopping at In
ter"pedate stations.
The Fast Mail and Night Express East viii
run daily between Harrisburg and llagers-
town, and Evening Mail and Morning Mail
daily between Harrisburgan and Chamb ersburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10
pnnIoI,r nn,,s.

The boots which Daniel Webster
wore on his farm at franklin, n. H.,
are owned by the New Hampshire
Historical Society, and are on exhibit
ton in a shoe store at Concord. They
are of kip leather, pegged soles and
heels, with square toes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

As long as the fight lasts among the wall
naper manufacturers, the Fidelity Wall ~
per Company,of No. Il North Eleventh stree,
Pbila delphia, wild give the public the ndvan-
tagc OF the drop in riccs. We get this from
them direct. Send four Two cent stamps for
samples Of their eight, ten and Twelve cen.
gifts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

FITS stopped free by Dr.. KLISE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days
use Marvellous cures. Treatise and s. trial
bottle free Dr. line $751; Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10
BLESSED BLASTS.
chs Rams Horn Gives Some Precious
Trafhx

I'VE never gets
its growth
THE thankful
man is always
rich.
A CHRISTIAN
is one whoobeys
Christ.
GooDN E 6 $
makes all peo-
pie beautiful.
THE sin that
dies the hardest
{ pritle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

A PITTsBURGH widow has had three
husbands, each Of whom was over six
feet tall. She is fayorite with high
men
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

The temple Of Hom.mon.ji, at lkegami,
begun in 1882 and finished in 1907, is one OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

S. X Coburn. Mgr, Clarie Scott, writes: 81
find Halls CAtarrh Cure n valuable remedy"
Druggists sell il. s5c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

Ifaf!iicted with sore eyesuss DrIssac Thomp.
sons EyeW Water. DrugRistss Ill atsjc per bottle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

Only six horses have ever trotted twenty
miles within one hour.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refresbingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is The
only remedy of its kind ever pro
dnced, pleasing to the taste and 40.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable rubstances
its many excellent qualities com.
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 900
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SYRUP co.
$50 SAN FRANCISCO. oAL
eevfsrtLE. ~. VIEW Fosk. ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

Gold is shipped abroad in Kegs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10
w EsrERN MARYLAND RAILRoAD
CONNECTING WITH

n. & P. R. R. at Shippensburg, Shenandoah
Valley and B. & o. Railroads at Hagerstown;
Penns. r. R. at Frederick Junction, and
P. w. & B., N. C. and B, d P. Railroads
at Union Station, Baltic, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS:
Schedule taking Effect July 18Th, 1891.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10

q man Who devoted g y,sa
Of MS life ioCONDCC1ISG
a POULTRY YARD As A
BUSINESS, NOT - . pas-
time. Az the living Of b n.
self and family depended
on u. he gave The SUBJECT
such attention o. oriy 3
need Of brad will CON
msnd, and the rceuh uesk
grand success. after h. had
sneHt much money md is,st
hundreds Of valuable chick
ems in experimenting. What
be learned IN AZ thesr yea
is embodied IN this book
which ne send postpaid for
IS cents In stamps. u
teaches yea how to Dctscs
and Cure Diseases. hois -
Feed for Egxs ard $50 for
Fsttening, which Fo~s fc
Save for Breeding Purpo-ef
and everything. indeed. yes
should know on this snDiest
BOOK PUB. HOUSE.
ia Leonard ST., n. 7. Gil
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-10
Mhtlraads.

VALLEY r. r. TINE
" TABLE.-SepteRJer Isl, 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
DWELLING IN GERMANY.

The encouragement which the Emperor
William gave i'll a recent speech to the custom
of duelling which prevails in all Of the Ger
man universities is likely to have an i'm
portant influence in making that custom still
more popular among the German students.
The words of the Emperor do not seem the
less reprehensble in the light of the fact that
the duelling which goes on in the German uni
versities is rarely fatal in its termination.
Blood is generally drawn. but the wounds in
ficted are comparatively harmless.
II is the spirit which the Emperor is foster
ing in the younger generation of his subjects
which exposes his words to the severest con-
demnaton. 1t is his aim i'll every branch of
his policy to promote by every means in his
power warlike tendencies among the Ger
man people, and in carrying out this object
he does not stop at the expression of senti-
ments which shock the most enlightened
opinion of his own country as well as of the
world at large.
Considered from the point of view of the
advanced civilization of the present day. the
system which the German Emperor is so
anxious to strengthen and extend. is false and
unjust and therefore incapable of being per-
manently sustained. William is pursuing d
course that is directly opposed to the charac-
ter of the age and is certain in the end to
meet with discontinue, which while il may
no deprive him of his throne will no doubt
contract the boundaries of his royal au-
thOritV
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
BOERs IN MASHONELAND.

The recent movement of the Beers towards
Mashoneland, the territory over which both
England and Portugal claim supremacy, IS
regarded with universal interest rs cOmphcat-
ing the nature Of the local problem which the
two European powers are called upon to solve.
The intention of the Beers is plain. They
wish to enlarge the boundaries of the Repub-
lie which they have been permitted TO estab-
lish in South Africa. and which they have ad-
ministered with so much yigor and sound
judgment and with such aggressive patriotism
when the occasion has demanded it.
The encroachment of the English upon the
Dutch colonies in South Africa was long a
standing reproach. 1t led to the famous
Trek" in 1888 from Cape Colony, the Dutch
in that year emigrating in a body northward
and founding a new government in the Tran
vaal When in 1877, the English began 10
trench upon their rights in that country, they
took up arms and successfully resisted in
vason, the peace which was then concluded
being upon basis which allowed the Dutch
absolute control oyer their local affairs, and
this was subsequently extended to their rela-
tions with foreign governments. The South
African Republic is now practically entirely
Independent.
The new movement towards the Mashona-
land is repetation of the previous history Of
the Dutch in South Africa. but it is not likely
to be attended with results as favorable as
those which similar movements have accom-
plished in the past. England is certain to OBJ
tain possession of the new territory, and she
will not readily yield to the intrusion of any
influence, Dutch or Portuguese, which is hos
tile TO her interests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
WEDNESDAY. MAY 10, 1891.
THE TIMES" PRIZE ESSAYS.

THE TIMES" PRIZE ESSAYS.
In order TO elicit the views of practical and
thoughtful men and women on the great adj
vantages that Richmond offers 10 the whole
country TEE TINES will award prizes for es-
says on the following subjects:
First. Richmond as a Manufacturing City.
with suggestions tending to promote and en-
large this great and growing interest:
For best essay. ...........SlOO
Second best essay ......... so
Third best essay. %
Second. Richmond as a Trade or Jobbing
Centre for the distribution of merchandise,
with suggestions for increasing its importance
IN this respect:
For best essay ..SlOO
Second best essay......... so
Third best essay .......... %
Third. Richmond as a Residential and Edu-
sational Centre, with suggestions for improv-
ing its great advantages in this direction;
For best essay. ............$75
Second best essaY......... 80
Third best essay........... Is
Committees will be hereafter selected and
announced who will adjudge the prizes. Es
says must not exceed 5000 words, or about
three columns of The TIMES. Each essay
should be signed by a nom de plume and adj
dressed to the respective Committee on Man
ufacture, Trade or Residence, according
TO the subject of the essay, care of The
TIMES, accompanied with the real name
and address Of the author in separate, sealed
envelope, which will not be opened until after
the awards are made.
The TINES reserves the right TO keep or
use for publication any essay received, which
must be mailed to The TIMES on or before
July /, 1891.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

Austria. Hungary. s7os4; Italy. e7e.oe; Bel
GUM, ses.i0; and in the Netherlands ="
sos Sc.
II will he seen from these figures that the
burden Of indebtedness in the United States IL
per capita only one-half Of what II isin Russia
where the indebtedness is per capita the most
insignificant to be observed in any OF the Eu-
ropean countries; and nearly seven times
smaller than that Of the Netherlands. where
the indebtedness per capita is largest. Inc
showing for the United States is all the more
fattering when the fact is recalled that IN one
decadc-that is, between 1880 and ls90-tne
per capita Indebtedness in this country was
reduced from 1855 to CLASS.
The aggregate indebtedness of foreign ma
tions has increased very much IN the course
of the last ten years. while that OF the United
States has been cut down. In 1880 the puonc
debt of the United States amounted to l,52z'-
81. 964 independently of the Indebtedness OF
the States. Territories and counties, but this
enormous sum has now declined TO $9l5.s62-
l12. while during the same extent Of time the
Indebtedness of foreign nations advanced
from s23. 4s1. 572. 1875 10 ga. 656, O75,s4O
During these ten years the Indebtedness OF
the States fell from $50 80, 643 to F223 l07,
but the indebtedness Of the counties rose
from SPA. IO5,O27 to t1A,95O.s45 In spite
of this addition ~ the county indebfea-
ness the per capita owing to the rapid ex-
mansion in population. was reduced from
<2.47 10 s2.27 in the same length OF time.
Aggregating the national, State and
county indebtedness. the per capita
shows decrease from $46.59 in 1880
TO 200. 46 in 1880. or more than one half In
the different calculations which we have given
all sinking funds are deducted, the calcula-
tions therefore covering the full extent Of the
margin IF obligation.
In connection with the Indebtedness of the
European nations it is interesting 90 note
that there has been in the last ten Years de-
cline in the amount OF the Indebtedness Of
Great Britain from s3,677. $4,000 to So
20 1850 or from l0LF PEE api'ato '77.T9
IN sper here has tecu falling ri 81 tie
nat ona Indebtedness from $685. 1le. 3. D
$500 .I.21453.6s5 90 1870. nc. So. -.a
Belgium Greece Net'er lids. tussD
sweden Norway, Sw RAND AID t-yrt
have increased Their cat "a ndebtedIess
very heavily in the interval between $50 and
1891.
The debt Of Italy in that length OF time has
advanced from 50 oil 237 932 to 1924. sc, 1929,
an increase in the national Indebtedness
which would render it highly inadvisable IN
that power to plunge itself into war with
nationality as strong and wealthy as the United
States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

NATIONAL INDEBTEDNESS.

The bulletin on the general indebtedness Of
foreign nations. and of the United States,
which is to constitute part of the census re-
port, is document of great importance. and
in many of its details of unusual interest. It
throws much light upon the condition of this
country, which occupies a more favorable po-
sition in respect TO indebtedness than the
European peoples. We find, for instance,
that the national obligation per capita,
amounted in the United States in 1889, TO
sl4oS, while in Great Britain the same obliga-
ton was $s7.7a per capita; in Russia. 40 70: in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The Washington star states that the United
States Fish Comm ssion steamer Fish Hawk
which now lies at the navy yard. has been
put in thorough trim for her summers work
and will leave to-day for Chesapeake bay
there to prosecute a thorough investigation
into the matter Of the oyster beds Of the bay
and the best way to preserve the oyster it.
self from the complete destruction that now
seems to threaten it. The first point that
is aimed at in the trip is Tanger sound, oppo-
site the mouth of the Potomac.
This has been chosen because it lies
both in Maryland and Virginia, and contains
all the most favorable conditions for research,
the characteristics have been more carefully
determined and it is the seat Of some OF the
largest and most important oyster beds of the
bay. Starting from there the Fish Hawk will
begin a thorough study of the oyster grounds
of the Chesapeake.
The report and recommendations Of this in
vestigation will be watched and read with
great interest throughout Virginia. as it may,
and probably will. furnish many useful ideas
for the formulating of beneficial oyster law
for this State by the next Legislature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
we.t Richmond Conference

The West Richmond District Conference
meets at Ashland to-day at A. NJ. Rev.
Alexander g. Brown, D. d.. will preside over
the body. and business OF great va ue and i'm
portance to the Methodist people will engage
attention.
The opening sermon was preached last
evening by Rev j. w. Stiff.
Ashland will dispense a cordial hospitality.
to their distinguished visitors
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Ladies' Sewing Circle

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Christian
church will give an entertainment at the Car
naval building. Main and Fifth streets, Thurs
day evening next. There will be fine must
be served-cotfee. chocolate. devilled crabs
ham sandwiches, ice cream. strawberries and
poEa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The real question which is now exercising
the public mind is What is Protection
At the polls last November this was the lead
ing issue, and the people did not overwhelm
the Fifty-frst Congress with their indigna-
ton because they wanted free trade, but be-
cause thew were convinced that the Tariff
law passed by that Congress was unnecessary,
arbitrary aud unjust, and that it was laid for
the benefit of privileged classes at the eI-
pense Of the masses They believed, in other
words that the Mckinley law was one largely
of false pretense, which pretended to be in
the interests of the whole people, but which
it was believed, was surely calculated-if not
specially prepared for that purpose-to bring
great gain TO the few with little profit TO the
many, if not. indeed, general loss.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
News from the Nations.

A missionary entertainment. THE News
from the Nations" will be giyer on Friday
evening the 18th inst at ! o'clock in the
Seventh-street Christian church.
An unusually attractive programme has
been arranged, including some of the best
evening is certainly assured for those who
may attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

Our able contemporary, the Petersburg In
dex-Appeal, is now issued in new form,
which ADDS very much to the attractiyeness
Of its appearance and enhances the interest
of its contents. We congratulate the Index
Appeal on this evidence of its prosperity, and
express the hope that our contemporary will
continue TO increase in thrift as it advances in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The friends of Governor Campbell in Ohio
are jubiant over the prospects Of his nomina-
ton. They are anxious to test with him as
the Democratic standard bearer and Nc
Kinley az the Republican champion the real
sentiment of the Ohio papers on the issue Of
tariff reform against high protection. If
Campbell should beat Mckinley the next
presidential contest would be decided in
adYance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Ask Your Family Grocer

For Perfection Coffee. Reliable coffee Per-
lection Baking Powder. These goods are re.
commended by the entire wholesale grocery
trade OF Richmond, people whose experience
IA handling food products gives weight to
their opinion. They are put up and guaran-
teed by the Southern Manufacturing Com.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

BAILEY.-Died at the home Of his parents,
No l. south Linden street, Monday morning
May 18th. LEWIS MINOR. infant son OF George
eleven days
DOES.-Died suddenly Monday evening,
Nav II, 1891 at the residence, No. 780 west Mar
shall street Mrs JEANETTE DOES, wife OF
Bernard Does aged ffty-hye years.
GRAHAM Died, May II, 1891. az the residence
Of her daughter, Mrs. r. 4. Brown lI4 Balm
bridge street Mrs. II. A. GRAHAM, in her
eighty-frst year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

rux Trrysis always for sale 1t tho following
Richmond news stands:
ExcHANoE HorEI, Franklin and Fourteenth sIS'
FoRp's HorEI. Broad and Eleventh streets
AMERICAN HoTLI, Main and Twelfth streets
JosIPH EvaELBURo. sls east Broad street
r. G. MrrR. 100 east Broad street. corner tnsE
c. NJ TALMAS s25 east Broad street
". II. ASDEhsoN, ~ east Broad street
n. JACKSON JAMES, 7Os west Broad street
JosEPH b. DAVIS. 1909 east Main street
". II. CowAnDIS, 1902 east Main street
n. LEONARD, 9Oe east Main street
UNION NEWS COMPANY. railway dopots.
BourHEBS NEWS COMPANY. railway depotS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Oh. What n Cough.

Will you heed the warning the signal, per-
baps of the sure approach Of that more terrible
can afford for the sake Of saving 20 cents.
to run the risk and do nothing for 1t. We know
from experience that Shilohs Cure will cure
more than million OF bottles were sold the past
year. 1t relieves Group and Nhooping Cough
at once. Mothers, do not be without it. Sample
bottles free. Sold by Bodeker Brothers and
shall streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoris.
When she was Child. she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung 70 Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them CaStoria
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13

The Southern Manufacturing COMPANY are
putting in every residence in Richmond an
order for can of their Perfection Baking
Powder. Do not fail to send the order 10 your
grocer and get free can OF the best baking
powder made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-13
Don't Fail to Take

In time for coughs. colds, Group: consumption
bronchitis. hoarseness and all throat and lung
troubles, that old-fashioned remedy, Or. Daylds
Cough Syrup of pure pine tar, horehound and
ch