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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
ROANOKE, THE MAGIC CITY.
Interesting Facts About Roa-
noke Worth Knowing.

Roanolke's Population-Its Location and
Environments-ItsR Railroad Facilities.
Its Hotels and MISUNDERSTANDING
Operations-Real Estate Transfers.
Companies Chartered During 1890,
improvements to BIO Made In 1891.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
LEMON HOT DROPS

Cures all Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness,
Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Hemorrhage
and all throat and lung diseases. Eie.
giant, reliable.
rs cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DIR. II. Mozely, Atlanta, Ga.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
Wnrsn Than Tint

Dolley-Did she say You nay, old man?
Goslin-Shc wasn't so considerate as
that. She used plain and emphatic
mo. "-Munsey's Weekly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
The Rhcum OF Intorioatiop.

Primus-I can't mako out from the
papers whether Henley's tragedy was q
success or not.
Sccundus-Was it full house?
Prirnus-It must have been. I SEQ
that it wept at his pathos.-Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
A Mistake.

"Alice must have taken young Fitz.
herbert for an Englishman."
"Why do you think sop
"Well, he asked her for her hand and
she gave him her purse instead."-
Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29

III you want an awning for your
store front store or windows drop us
postal and we VIII come up and make
estimates for you. WILKINSON e LArI.E-
MAND' oaiem, va. apri4-2m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
Plain as q PIkesta6

Housckeepcr-You hero again? 1t
was only yesterday gave you q regu-
lar meal
Tramp-Yes'm. l mint forgot it,
mum. That's why come agin, mum.
Good News
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
shnkcspeare Rovlaed.

Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness and some become
hotel clerks. Life.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

HEREBY ANNOUNCE MYSELF AsE
- - eSndidate for election as Councilman from
tne second Ward at the regular election. to DO
"oio 'iay So' 1871. w. p. CAMP
apr2EStdef
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
Marital Amenities la parIs,enn.

Your idea is excellent, but you don't
believe your wife will accept it, do
you?"
There is no doubt of it. shall begin
by telling her that it's u nonsensical
proposition."- Figaro.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
NOTICE

NOTICE
hereby annou nee myself a candidate n,
councilman Third Ward, at tho regular eIees-b
ton. to be held May 2Sth, 1891.
aprl9-tde GEO w RaMsEy
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
NOTICE

NOTICE. "
hereby announce myself as candidate for
re ., as councilman from Second Ward
at the regular election. to be held Nav 18th 1Sat 6
aprletde JOS. p. HAWTHORNE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE
hereby announce myself as candidate for
ward at the regular election to be held Thi1rs-
a any' Is MsK - 1881. GEO. MccAHAN.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-29
The The RoANoKE TIMES, WEDNESDAY, APRIL .. 1891.

.terprises, employing capital OF from
$4,000 to S25, 600, are omitted To- lack Of
pace. umerous enterprises, with
hundreds OF employees and capital
reckoned by the hundred thousand, are
negotiating for foothold in this South
western Golconda, and are coming
monthly, weekly, almost daily.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
The Old Man Was Puzzled.

The gay yuletide season is upon us
again, and once more we are called upon
to rummage around for stocking with
out hole in it that we can hang up.
The children are eagerly looking forward
to the time when Santa Claus, Esq, will
60 on his grand annual distribution tour.
And the children are not alone in their
eagerness to see what Christmas morn
ing will bring forth. Many signing
swain is apprehensively wondering
whether he will get pair OF understood
slippers with a cardinal dog with green
tail hand-painted on the uppers; and
many an Aberdeen belle is secretly con-
ming over the posi- bility of being
presented with much-abused
and over-worked engagement ring.
The story is told Of Hoquiam
girl whose father last year promised her
if she would hang up her stocking he
would put something nice in it. But
when he saw the size of it he didn't know
whether to buy her a row boat or a cot
tage piano.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
THE KN1CKERBoCKER C1
CLUB.

An idea somewhat eccentric has seized some
bowling swells.
Which they calculate will raise them in the
eyes of certain bellies,
They may meet with vulgar buffets and oc-
casio ally snub,
But they're going to wear knee-breeches is
the Knickerbocker Club.
Holy smoke, but twill be funny when Kinni-
son we see
With brief and boyish pantlets reaching scarce
below the knee,
And a long and ambling body which should
be stuffed up with grub,
booker Club.
And stapp, the portly doctor,--say, wont he
get blast
When he promenades the sidewalk with his
trousers at half-mast;
J. J. Johston. Brauer, Paine, and Parnell, the
jolly stub,
booker Club.
If the scheme materializes we will see most
anywhere
Some shapely calves a-roaming 'round-like
at country fair;
High water pants will be the rage in this
proud social hub,
And unholely hose be worn by the Knicker-
booker Club.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Stewart and George Lyle. Bruce hal
been to considerable expense to find tn,
scamp's whereabouts, but thinks he ha,
finally located him at Astoria.
A. A. Brauer & Co. have the fines
and largest stock of plated ware evel
brought to the harbor. Now is the time
to secure your Christmas presents. If.
William Emery, who came to towr
about two weeks ago and represented
himself to be private detective, was ar
rested by Policeman w. HI. Pearson fol
stealing a pair Of blankets and shol
gun from an Italian named Francisco.
A. A. Brauer & Co. have the finest
stock Of jewery for Christmas in town.
A girl not far from here who in the
matter of beauty and affectionate exuber-
ance, not to say "fresh as first love and
rosy as the dawn" was asked why she
did not get married, and this is what she
said in reply, 81 have parrot that
swears and monkey that chews tobacco,
SO that have no need Of husband"
The young people of this city are to
hold union Christmas exercises and a
tree at the Methodist church on Christ
mas eve. All young people are invited to
come and have a good time. The tree
will be free to all who desire to use it in
making presents.
At the First Methodist church service
will be held next Sabbath morning and
evening. In the morning Rev. F. G.
Butler, brother of the pastor, Of Vaughn,
WASH, is expected to preach, and
the service in the evening will be con-
Quoted by the pastor. The public is in
vited to attend.
In the condemnation proceedings Of
the Northern Pacific railroad company
for title to the right-of-way their road &C.
cupies through school section sixteen adj
joining Aberdeen on the west, the jury
rendered verdict allowing the state
81 ,245 for nine acres. The commits
sioners held that the land was worth 5000
per acre.
Aspecial notice. has been ISSUED by
the executive board of the Pacific Insur-
ance Union reducing the rate on the bus
mess streets of Aberdeen iron 10 to 81 pei
cent. on residence property reduction
is also made Of about one-half. This is
done in recognition Of the establishment
of our new water-works. These reduced
rates came into force on the 10th inst.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Well be There by Proxy.

What promises to be very attractive
feature0 the masquerade ball at Monte
sano this Thursday evening will be the
representation OF both Aberdeen papers.
Two young ladies of this city. will display
their loyalty to the local institutions OF
the place by wearing dresses made of the
HERALD and Bulletin. Miss Orda VAL
entine will represent the HERALD, while
Miss Mary Johnston will do the honors
for the Bulletin. They are both young,
engaging and handsome, and we feel that
this manner of advertising the Aberdeen
press may safely be entrusted to their
fair hands,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
The Aberdeen Shaving Parlors are now

The Aberdeen Shaving Parlors are now
the Queen Of the Harbor. Everything
fitted up and newly painted to the Queens
taste. Everything new and neat and
tasty, from the design over head to the
oil cloth under foot. Bath rooms, with
hot and cold water at all hours, with all
the latest modern improvements and
conveniences. If any one thing there is
piece of wood, beautifully worked up.
If you want to get shaved with grace and
elegance, go to the Queen of the Harbor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Catholic School Entertainment.

The children of the Sisters school of
this city gave very creditable and pleas
ing entertainment at the Acme opera
house on Thursday evening last. The
programme consisted Of recitations, dia-
logues, approximations, music, etc.
Though the house was not full, yet the
audience was attentive, and every face
wore an expression of ''its good to be
here" The value of such work among
the Children is inestimable, as it gives
them conception of the latent powers
within them. Every action of the per-
formers evinced the untiring discipline
Of their instructors.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Christmas Dinner at the Vienna Bake,

Christmas Dinner at the Vienna Bakery
SOUP.
Chicken Broth. Clam Chowder
FISH.
Boiled Salmon, Egg Sauce.
ROAST
Turkey with stuffing. Cranberry Marmalade.
Veal with Dressing, White Gravy
Beef, Mushroom Gravy.
ENTREES.
Chicken Fricasse. Oyster Patties
Kidney Saute. Boiled Tongue
Mayonaise Dressing.
VEGETABLES.
French Peas Sugar Corn. Mashed Potatoes
PASTRY.
English Plum Pudding, Cherry Sauce.
Lemon Cream Pie
Chocolate. Tea. Coffee. Milk.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Not the Other Sam.

Sam Jones, of Grays Harbor city, was
discovered by Policeman w. H. Pearson
trying to make lodging house out OF
the Arlington grocery stables on Friday
morning about o'clock. Sam had a
large and unwholesome jag on, half his
clothes off, and was trying to butt in the
stable door with his head. He was as
assisted to the cooler and in the morning
appeared before the judge who gave him
ten days to reflect upon the folly Of his
ways. To Policeman Pearson he denied
being Sam Jones the revivalist, though he
meekly limited that "reviver" to "touch
the spot" would help him out whole lot.
I am closing out my stock of cloaks at
cost. Prices ranging from $3.50 to $50.
Sale will last until all are sold
SITE M. e. GRAY.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Notice.,

Notice is hereby given to all persons
who have contracts with me for the pur-
chase of lots in the city of Aberdeen,
Washington, that payments thereon
must be made to me in person, or through
the Aberdeen Bank at said city. No pay
ments on said contracts made otherwise
than above will be recognized.
Aberdeen, WASH, Oct. II, 1891.
SGT SAMUEL BENIN.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

An Elaborate Collection of Antiquities
and Modern Handiwork

The ladies of the M. E. church of this
city during last week prepared very
pleasant surprise for the entertainmen
and enlightenment of the public, in the
form of an Art Loan Exhibit. Quaint,
odd and beautiful were the relics cleaned
from by-gone centuries, each having it's
own little fanciful story to tell to the
Thoughtful observer.
The walls of the art gallery were decor
ated with rare paintings from the deli
cate brushes of the following Aberdeen
ladies': Mesdames Finch, Kellogg, Stew
ems, Hood, Doty, Hollomon, Drake and
]. B. Dabney, also Miss Mile
Reyes, Miss Phoebe Benn, and Miss
Renshaw.
The special works of art were as fol-
lows: Two lovely panels representing a
scene in the Catskill mountains, by Mrs.
Finch; beautiful painting of pansies,
by Mrs. Stevens; striking painting Of
Mt. Shasta, by Mrs. Kellogg; Mt. Aber-
deem, by Mrs. Hollomon, hangs there in
all its majesty, and we cannot fail to ap
preciate this perfect shadow of our little
mountain.
The painting, however, that catches
the eye of the sterner sex land broadens his
grim visage into great big smile, is that
of Linus" the Oregon wonder, owned
and raised by Rutherford Bros, Marion
county, Oregon. This remarkable horse
is worldwide wonder; his tail meas
ing one hundred inches in length, his name
eighty-two inches, his foretop seventy
inches. This work Of art is by Mrs. J.
A. Hood. The real estate mer form in a
solid phalanx around Aberdeen in 49,"
rare piece of art, by Miss Renshaw; a
lovely painting in water colors, by Mrs.
Waldo Hart; painting in oil, by Mrs.
Morgan, that is largely admired.
Mrs. Case contributed fine case OF
hand-painted chinaware, the handiwork
of her sister, Miss Nichols; Mrs. Jonas
Lund contributed some artistic needle
work and other interesting relics from
Germany. Other contributors were Mrs.
G. H. Phelps, Mrs. w. E. Reyes, Mrs.
j. A. Perry, Mrs. G. T. Wooding, Mrs.
w. B. Fetterman,, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. M.
j. Cochran, Mrs. g.. S. Thomas, Mrs.
Bell, Mrs j. B. Elston, Mrs. Gum, Mrs.
Clark. Mrs. Chas. Borronne, Mrs. A. J..
Mclaughlin, Mrs. l. Crowther, Mrs. D.
Allen, Mrs. VIM. Anstie, Mrs. s. Shoe
maker, Mrs. David Keith, Mrs. Geo.
Keith, G. T. Wooding, Charles Drake,
Rev. T. w. Butler contributed piece of
mummy cloth, 5000 years old.
To mention every contribution wo, thy
Of extensive comment would occupy
too much space. We have given special
comment to few of those that more
particularly touched our individual fancy.
Unbounded credit is due to the ladies
of Aberdeen for their untiring efforts in
the furtherance of all worthy movements
and institutions that tend to upbuild the
moral and social status of Aberdeen.
| So netting new. condensed coffee at A
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
PERSONALS.

E. G. Finch is in Snonomish.
Mr.. A. Young made business trip to
Olympia last week.
Miss Ada Sargent returned Sunday
from visit to friends in Tacoma.
G.. B. Weatherwax will leave for an
extended trip east in a short time.
l.. ]. Weatherwax was registered at
the Perkins hotel Portland, on Friday.
J. G. Pearson attended the funeral OF
Judge Twins wife at Olympia last week.
Will Redinger's illness has developed
into typhoid. At last reports he is doing
we'll.
Miss Fern Weatherwax, who is attend
ing school at Oakland, CAL, is home for
the holidays.
Frank Pratsch is sufficiently recovered
from his attack of typhoid fever to be
out airing again.
Sanford Shoema ker has returned from
Mexico, whittier he went about month
ago on business for B. f. Johnston.
Councilman Eugene France returned
home last week, and his smiling conten-
ance shows that he had pleasant trip
east.
Mrs. S. L. Holiday and daughter
Nellie, of Livingstone, Mont, sister and
neice Of r. T. Dabney, are guests of the
latter for the holidays.
The HERALD was pleased on Tuesday
to receive visit from H. J. Huber, ed
itor of our sprightly namesake, the South
Bend Herald. Mr.. Huber is journal
lst Of experience and ability, and issues
one Of the brightest papers on the Coast.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnershir
heretofore existing between G. W. Shelley and
7. e Thompson, under the firm name OF Shelley
& Thompson, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. The grocery business will be con.
tinued by CIV. Shelley and H. e. Shelley un-
der the firm name of Shelley Bros. who will
pay all bills of the firm of Shelley & Thompson
G. W. Shelley.
T. F. Thompson.
Aberdeen, WASH, December %. 1891.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Special bargains. If you have any
special bargains in real estate, the HERALD
will advertise them free Of charge.
The only expense being the regular COM
mission in case sale is effected. If
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Preaching at the G. A. R. hall morn
ing and evening, every Sunday, by Rev.
w. III. Sherman. All are cordially in
vited. If
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
Notice.

All outstanding accounts with Pratsch
& Co. must be paid by December 31st,
1891. G. R. Pratsch,
I0-3t Collector.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
bn Herald.
IN SIGHT.

lie Little Local Bell,
BY Echoes Rise
Swell.
In -four at A McIntosh's.
H,H.I dried and evaporated
nond Front
->->~->~-~~. Is and confectionery for
ma Bakery.
ckson will givea german
81 opera house Christmas
Miss Fern Weatherwax.
!: :: :: !: ) :: : :; :; !:
les made to order and
ery kind at the Vienna
ale commenced at the
ooms Monday. Marshal
the auctioneer's ham,
won when you present
ivoS it'll one of those beauti-
sale at the City Drug
ave been having damp
NIN Still, as to w. B. Mack
it is the finest weather
- bhest and sweetest mixed
NSS& Vienna Bakery.
u6f for parades OF the state
ha,sbs in received. 1t will amount
M for each member of COM
m special Childern's shoes.
III & Co. t.
cornet band has rosters
announcing grand phan-
We supper is also to be served,
oln~4 be no phantom about that.
bill lines, at Kroenert Bros.
y ~ ply was arrested by Deputy
Hennessy at Montesano on
brought back here on war
him with the assault of one
ontent is home with "11he Ro-
with the light of the morning.
he Rochester Lamp Co. ,NewYork.
Coast Lumberman says
INA r Eetson Of the Grays Harbor
mopolis has resigned. His
- II probably be a San Fran
OF new dried fruits at the
ront.
SUI Methodist church on Christ
MI g at 10 80 O'Clock there will
bort and interesting Christmas
hitch the public generally is
vited.
HRlA hde comforts at bargain at
Ia & Co. If
ling class will meet Monday
Koehler's hall. All people
dance can have the benefit
lie and hall by the usual price
on, fifty cents.
Graham is out with petition
re-appointment for the coming
Rham is a popular officer, and
hing that can be urged against
ht he is too geod-natured.
cranberries at A McIntosh's.
b an oversight on the part of
ositor the names of James Pat
nd G. r. Wilson were omitted
be who compose the new board OF
of the First National bank.
& will please your girl, mother
so much as to receive one of
lndsomely bound Bibles or hymn
Christmas or New Years
Bale at the City Drug Store.
ular has been issued in reference
Dr. and shingle rates, the purport
- is that transcontinental rate
- tents will be allowed to points
LIST as St. Louis, and rate of go
points on the road east of St.
0H he former rates having been local
points.
will have the finest display OF
candies and tree ornaments every
to the city. ABERDEEN BAKERY,
Reinboth Bros, Prop.
Hoquiam Canning company has
ID l, 900 cans from San Francisco,
II begin at once canning and ship
ans on large scale. The Cres-
Creamery company, of Tacoma,
greed to take the entire product,
retail business will be done by
me company.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
the advertisement of Crowther's furni-
ture store, the most popular establish
ment in the trade on the Harbor. The
store is situated on Heron street corner
of G.
In this neat and attractive salesroom
may be found exquisite designs in parlor,
chamber, dining-room and Office furniture
and suits, and complete line of picture
and room mouldings. In fact everything
in the furniture line is always kept on
hand or made to order promptly and sat
factorily. This is a first-class representa-
tive establishment, and its proprietor is
live and popular citizen who is deserv-
ing of the support and patronage of all
residents of the city and country.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24
THE SAN FRANCISCO
BOARD of HEALTH.

We, the members of the Board of Health of the
City and County of San Francisco,
Cordially approve and recommend the
Royal Baking Powder. It is absolutely
pure and healthful composed of the best
ingredients, of the highest strength and
character.
In our judgment it is impossible
make purer or stronger Baking Powder
than the Royal.
Jos. R. DAVIDSON, NJ D.
HENRY M. FIsKE M. D.
CHAs. McQuEsTEN, M D.
7. j. LEToURNEx, M. D
Members San Francisco Board of Health.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

So nething new, condensed coffee at
McIntosh's. If
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Don't believe us, but call and convince
yourselves that the City Drug, Store has
the largest and finest line Of Holiday
Goods in toilet sets Of latest designs, BIZ
bles, hymn books, etc., on the Harbor.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Ten per cent reduction on all ladies
and childern's cloaks. Come early.
If G. H. KEITH & Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Candy ornaments tor Christmas trees
in piofusion at the Vienna Bakery.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

viii practice in all the courts of the State.
Office in
MoNTEsANO, WASH.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-12-24

Office and residence over City drug store,
where he can be found day or night.
ABERDEEN, WASH
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
A 3. & o. DEAL.
1t Secures Control Of the Pittsburq q
Western.

NEW YORK, Feb.--The control OF
the Pittsburg aud Western has been
obtained by the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company. The Baltimore
& Ohio, it is understood. has agreed
that rates in the Pittsburg district
shall rise and fall with those in other
districts, and that Pittsburg shall
not be Disseminated against.
The Pittsburg & Western is to be
double tracked at once, in order to
meet the demands of the new traffic
which is to crowd upon it. The B.
& o. r r. Co., receives Che Pitts
burg and Western free from all
floating debt and without the expen-
diture of 81 in cash. From the be-
ginning of the negotiation it was
stipulated that payment should be
made in stock of the Baltimore u
Ohio Company at par.
The new element which thus en-
tiers into the B. & O. Co., and the
through line to Chicago, will prob
ably exert commanding influences
hereafter upon the general railroad
situation of the country The Balti
more and Ohio's through traffic, now
going circuitous route by way of
Wheeling, is at once to be passed
over the Pittsburg & Western line
saving nearly 100 miles haulage. The
papers were signed in Baltimore to-
day, Mr.. Oliver, President of the
Pittsburg & Western, having con
Quoted the negotiations there during
the last few days.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
FOOT TOOL

Benjamin Franklin is reported as
having suffered from too much
whistle, but we doubt very much if
the people of Martinsburg have too
much, and verify believe they would
be better off with more. OF course,
when men surreptitiously take charge
ofan engine and go whooping around,
footing its whistle uselessly in the
night air, such fellows have "too
much whistle" and should settle at
the mayors Office, but for the pur-
pose of commerce, carriage and trans
portation send in more of them and
let them loot their signals of "go,"
"stop," or "back" whenever neces
sary. We never hear of an engine
and crew sent to some other point
of service but that we hope several
Others will be necessary to do their
work here.