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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03
SUCCESSFUL RAINMAKING.


An Experiment Near Corpus Christi That
is Regarded as Conclusive.
A despatch from Corpus Christi Tex, says:
Broken clouds have been floating over head
all morning and at P. N. Messrs. Ellis, Cas-
ter and Fairchild entered carriage and drove
out of town accompanied by the county en-
gineer, who represented the citizens commit
tee. The party rried two boxes in the car
risge, containing two mortars and dozen 81
pound bombs. When the outskirts Of the
town were reached the mortars were unpacked
and set upon small hill. Three rounds
were fired, four shells being exploded at each
voliey.
No rain was falling anywhere in the vicinity
when the firing was begun, but after every re-
port sharp shower fell and as the clouds
passed away to the southwest the rain was seen
to be falling in torrents over limited area.
By the time the last shot was fired the party
were drenched and returned to the hotel. The
rain could be seen spreading off to the south
west, and in forty minutes a heavy rain was
falling which was general over the entire city
and continued for half an hour.
The final experiments will be made this
week; then the party will operate at the points
on the Mexican National Railroad, finishing
their work at San Diego.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES

ANTHONY MCCORMICK and J. III. Babcock,
miners of Nickel City, Ontario, were drowned
by the upsettng of canoe.
Miss NELLIE FERRoN, school teacher at
Christiana, Pa, was killed by n train while
crossing the railroad track there
HERBERT THOMPSON and Joseph Harper
we're drowned at Peorin, Ills. They were
hshing and were playfully rocking the boat
when il capsized.
PETER FoLLEsTE, John Gilbert and Erie
Jaryola were buried by cave-in at the Re
be some time before their bodies can be re-
covered.
Two passenger trains on the Union Pacific
Railroad collided at Port Neuf, Idaho. Five
men were killed-a mail clerk named Weide-
myer and four Indians, and seven persons
were severely injured.
A PASSENGER train on the Western and At
lantic Railroad ran into an open switch and
crashed into freight train at Smyrna, Tenn.
Fireman Hicks was kiiledand Engineer Hack
ney and two mail clerks we're injured.
THREE boys, whose ages ranged from II to
10 yeas, named Peter Foster, Ernest Carlos
and George, " were killed while stealing a
ride on freight care in Chicago Lumber
which was piled on the car fell upon them.
ALBERT SHI,sE, young man, employed at
Hickory Ridge Mine, near Hazleton, Pa, fell
into the screen machinery which he WAS oil
ing. Before the engine coald he stopped he
had been twisted over one hundred times
around the screen shaft. On removing him
from his perilous position he was found to be
horribly mangled, but alive.
A FREIGHT train on the Colorado Midland
Railroad was wrecked near Genwood Springs
by the falling of rock on the track. j. P.
Hogan, brakeman, was burned to death be-
tween the engine and tank, while Engineer
Button and Fireman Stifiier were fatally in
lured. N,nety.fye head of cattle were killed.
GEO. w. JOHNSON and son, living so miles
south Of Bismarck, South Dakota were burned
10 death while fighting prsirie fires. Owing
TO the unusually long grass this year the fire
was uncomfortable ana swept over the coun-
Try, from Winchester to the Missouri river,
for 80 miles southeast, destroying large
amount Of grain, hay and buildings.
A PECULIAR disease has attacked cattle in
Huntington and adjoining counties in Penn
sylFsnia. The disease appeared two weeks
ago. and already hundreds If cattle have per
ished When attacked the animals head falls
helplessly, and its legs seem unable to bear
The weight of the body. 1t is believed that
the disease is form Of Texas spIenic fever,
and was brought there by Southern cattle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03
ROASTED BY BURNING OIL

An OIL Car Crashes into a Locomotive and
Bursts into Planes.
An oil car standing on side-irack in Fargo,
n D., was set in motion by .hunting train
and started on down grade. The ear dashed
on and collided with the engine Of an in
coming stock train with terrific force. In an
instant the oil wss in blaze and the engine
plowed through the flaming mass
Engineer J. r. Curtis, Fireman Dodge, and
Brakeman Benton were on the cab u the
engine and we're instantly enyeloped in fiames.
They all three jumped and tried to smother
the Ham in the grass. Dodge was literally
roasted to death on the spot while Curtis died
shortly afterwards. Benton lost both eyes AMI
vas otherwise badly burned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03
MURDERED IN BED.
Two People Burned to Death To coneeaIa
Crime

Two People Burned TO Death 10 Conceal .
Crime.
News Of a robbery, a horrible double muir
der, and the btikislps The dead bodies to
hide the crime. Which qyeurred in Raleigh
Co., W. We. has just rsaeLsd Charleston. Tho
victims wereiNrs MARY Gozart, widow Of
Henry Cozart. who died prsener at Camp
Chase, o., during the war, and her son. Jop-
ling who were living alone some fifteen miles
from Raleigh Court House.
There was evidence that the murder waB
committed after the victims had gone 70 bed.
Their remains were eharred to crisp and
were barely recognizable.
The victims had laid byeonsiderable money
al in gold and i vas supposed they bad from
500 TO 800 10 the house At the time Of tho
fire. less than s. Of which wa found scattered
in the ruins aud no trace Of Jopling's watch
has sci been found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03
MARKETS.

BALT aOEE-Flour- City Mills, super. e. -
ASA. Wheai--Southern Faifz. I.05ai.o6
Jern--So uiherH White, 6SGt61t.. yellow.
fSEl69c- 0ais-Southern aud Pennsyiyahi
S2Gg s6c- Rye-Maryiand and Pennsylvania
s7G192c. IIay.-AIaryland and Penasyl vanil
$l2.5Ofdl5.00. Siraw-Wheat, S7UOSa7 50
Butter-Eastcrn Creamery. 241125c. nearby
receipt l5fsgi6c. Cheese-E Eastern Fancy
Cream, 91t9i0c., Western. sf9J!c Ezzs-is
fg19c. Tobacco, Leaf-lHterior si.0jInE5J
Good Common. s4.0Jle5.09. Midliing. $50
,3s.0o, Good to finered, s9.ojgil.0l. Fancy
el2.0o@ 1900.
NEW YoRE-Fl0nr- Southern Cod to
choice extra, g. 65Nq - Wheat No. White
I.G3Mi.g4. Rye Stale 0IE1f.G2c. Corn
Southern Yellow, spa959Ie. Oats-Wnite
State 32imS3c. Butter = State. I5Gt23e
Cheese State. T(G95e. Eggs-2Ce12Ie.
PHILADELPHIA - Flour Pennsylvania
Fancy, $s-25ed4.s0. Wheat, Pennsyl vania an
Southern Red, 1.e3@10sI. Rye--Pennsyi.
yania, 91Nt95c. Corn-Ssnthern yellow. 81
@591c- 0its-3i4f935c. Burter-state 24Il,
25c. Cheese-New York Factory. 104I0ie
Eggs-State, 29tG2le.
CATTLE.
BALTTNoRE-Beef- .37dA65. Sheep
SS-o0@4.50. Hogs 59f95.0o.
NEW YoRE-BeeE s4O0a5.40. Sheep
s5.0otg5.00 Hogs. 10t15.S0.
EAST LIBEgTY-Beef-S4.75 fa5.O0. Sheep =
s4.00@5.0e. Hogs. 4945-50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03

A year later, John Allen was again off
for his vacation, but he carefully avoided
Nantucket. He went to the mountains,
there to rest and try to forget" He
was graver and sterner than he had been
a year before; apparently he needed rest
more badly. He was determined to put
his 'Sconset romance forever out of
mind. Men lived without lung, and
did much good work, too; why
shouldn't he try the experiment of living
minus a heart. yet accomplishing
fine things' OF course there was no
why.
On the evening when he arrived at the
hotel where he intended to recreate, he
noticed the servants. "Ahl this is one
of those houses where college students
are mattresses and walters. I'll look
into 1t and see if it won't make col
umn for the Sunday edition. That is, if
| can manage to put the thing in new
light"
A guest sitting near him called
''Maggie"
Allen started. 1t was foolish habit
he had acquired during the past year;
when any change rung upon the name of
Margaret reused his interest. But he
did not loo!- round. He mentally slapped
the vacuum which his lost heart had left
and went on eating flap jacks; for which
he should not be blamed. White Mount
ain flap jacks are famous
"Maggie, another plate of them,
please. About twenty-four. never ate
such pan-cakesi" said the other diner.
Neither had John Allen. But twenty
four That order would give realistic
| flavor to the prospective colunn-and
the journalist looked up. Though he
didn't see the hungry guest. He saw,
instead, little figure in print gown
aud white apron, moving away down the
dining room with an alert briskness ma
tive TO only two people on this planet
smother and ''mother's" daughter. He
rushed after the figure, aud caught it be.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03

PROFESSOR FRANZ BRUESxou. the as
:rOnomer, whodied ashort time ago In Heisiel-
burg, wss well known in America, as he was
the occupant Of the chair Of astronomy in Ann
Arbor tor many years. lie left America to
accept the dictatorship of the Observatory in
Dublin. Bru-nnou's most important work Is
his Text book Of Spherical Astronomy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03
VOL. XI.
THE TIDAL WAVE.

When Doubts sweep like tidal wave
The ancient stran1 where Faith has tro1,
Then from the furthest oceeu-cave
Comes back wcndrous echo, -Goi'
w H. Hayne, ia Youths Companion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-03

LOUIS CARTIGNY. the last French survivor
Of the hattie of Trafalgar, has just completed
his 1o0th year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

How well the boy knows him, the boys
man. No need to tell him this man likes
boys. lie shows il in all his actions. If he
doesn't say anything there is n kindly
twinkle in bis eye every time IL falls upon
a boy that speaks Volumes. Perhaps he
has boys mt homo, perhaps he hasn't, for it
isn't every father of boys who is n boys
man. have known The father Of a dozen
boys TO be no more q cowrldc for them
tlan the sphyuv. When they were little
they ran and hid every time they saw him
coming. lie frDwnCd on all their youthful
sports and dealt unpiJyiugly with every
boysh folly Then | have known a man
with no boys Of his own who loved and
was beloved by all the boys in the neigh
borhood.
Happy the boys who have a boys man
for father. He can join them in their
Seasure and sympathize with them in their
youthful grofs. The boys man is rarely
disturbed by the shout and laugh of eX-
ubcraut boyhood. If some sour neighbor
bc not looking on ne wouldn't mind taking
a romp with the boys himself. He is in
dulgent when they trample through the
garden in search Of a flying ball, and if
they invade his orchard in search Of early
fruit he is more likely to look the other
way than to set the dog on them. He is
c"Dital company to 90 hunting or fishing
with, and if he knows where the best
Strawberries or blackberries grow he isn't
satisfied until he tells the boys all about it.
lie is indulgent to the pranks of boys.
He is never disturbed by their tin horns
and firecrackcrs on the Fourth of July,
and if it would be any satisfaction to boy
watching around the corner to see him
kick an old hat with brick in it on April
FOOLS day, why he will just up and kick it,
corn or no corn. And the boys man never
licks behind. Boys can always hang on to
the hind aXletree of his buggy, or climb
into the tail end of his lumber wagon, or
load down his cutter or bobsleds, and he
never so much as threatens them with his
whip. On the contrary he shouts Jump
'boardN' and becomes the jolly center Of
their youthful glee.-Texas Siftings.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

Miss Elizabeth was very peculiar wom-
an. She had a great deal of sense Not
that she was different from other women
in this respect but she had so much Of it
that it surprised many young men.
One day young Robinson went to call on
her. Young Robinson was also very sensi-
BILE. He and Miss Elizabeth were well
matched. They could talk together on any
number Of subjects, and they knew just
when and where to stop, just what to say
and what not to say, On this particular
day there was long story in the after.
noon papers about person known as Jack
the Kisser, who bothered many young
women and girls in the streets by catching
them and kissing them.
Miss EliZabsth said that she did not
think that girl could be kissed by any
man unless she wanted him to kiss her.
Robinson said that any man could kiss
any woman by brute force. Miss Eliza
beth said that that was all nonsense.
'I'll tell you whit we'll do" said Robin
son. you are certain that a man cannot
kiss woman unless she is party to the
kissing. | am certain that man can.
We, you and |, will try it."
Miss Elizabeth said that she didn't see
any harm in that, so Robinson began to
try to kiss her After several minutes
and trials he succeeded, and she, seeing
that it was useless to combat him further,
gave in and let him kiss her all he wanted
to.
When it was all over Miss Elizabeth had
an inspiration.
'I'll tell you what we'll do" said Miss
Elizabeth. my foot slipped that time.
Wen try it over again. New York Even.
ing Sun.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

There have always been two classes Of
extremists in the matter of theories Of
breeding. One class has held the idea
of securing perfect lineage regardless of
any other consideration. The other has
sought perfect model with altogether
too slight a regard of the Importance Of
line breeding The fallacy of both theo-
ries has been we'll demonstrated in the
history of several prominent breeds of
stock, and the common sense Of today,
based upon the developments of the in
dustry in the last hundred years, deter
mines that the true theory is the mean
between these two. Lineage should be
as nearly perfect as possible, and still it
cannot be safely sought at the expense
of physical qualities. These qualities,
too, cannot be perpetuated, let the excel
lences be what they may, without the
aid of pure blood as q means of securing
fixity Of type. In the revival of the
breeding industry to which intelligent
stockmen everywhere are looking for
ward we believe that those who occupy
a medium ground will lead in their
business.-National Dairyman.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

Wood is invariably bought and sold
by the cord, the purchaser stipulating
that it shall be "body wood" that is, ex-
elusive of limb wood" The only rea-
son for this is body wood packs closer,
and there is from one-fourth to one-third
more weight in certain bulk of it. On
this account much of the limb wood is
not trimmed out, but goes into the brush
pile and is wasted, says a contributor TO
The New York Tribune. Rodnd wood
will burn longer in stove than split
wood, because flames cannot so readily
attack the grain Of the timber, and con-
sequently is more valuable. We're wood
sold by weight the branches would find
as ready market as the body. l once
saw a table of weights of cord of vari-
GUS kinds Of wood, both dry and green.
If somebody would publish it they would
do good thereby. The weight of a cord
of green and a cord of dry maple or beach
would be something Of a guide. There
is deceit sometimes in the way the seller
ranks up wood. Purchasing by the cord
is vague and unsatisfactory; weighing
would suit both sides.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

One may discipline himself TO gallantry.
The young exquisite, who sees to it that
his fair partner at ball does not expose
herself to cold during the intervals that
lapse between the dances, performs a
graceful act Of gallantry to the standard
Of which he might never have been edu-
Gated, had it not been for his experience in
good society. As rule, it is supposed of
course that he delights in the perform
ance Of such duty, and yet who can say
whether or not the idea of looking ont for
another's health would ever have suggest
ed itself to him if it had not been for the
discipline of etiquette2
AS it is, he has performed all Of the duties
in sight, and yet it were wiser not to con-
fer the title Of nobility upon him until the
morrow, when it may be ascertained
whether he has given out kindness in the
same proportion to his mother, or even to
the female domestic who is intrusted with
the care Of his apartment, True gallantry
consists quite as largely in the doing OF
kindnesses 10 interiors as to equals or su.
periors, but its strongest test lies undoubt.
edly in the manners usually affected in the
home,-Jennie l., Leibold in Jenness-Mil
Ter Magazine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12
AMERICAS BIRTH RATE.

Like That Of France 1t Has Greatly De-
oIIned During the Last Decade.
All the world has been discussing the
decline in birth rate and forthcoming
depopulation Of France, The phenom-
enon has been regarded as both unfort-
unate and peculiar But, if our last
census is correct, somewhat similar
process is beginning with us, Here are
the facts as given;
Between 1870 and 1880, with an immi-
grafton of 2,707, 900 only, the increase Of
population is II ,50S,000, so that, deduct
ing the immigration, the increase which
is due to the excess of births over deaths
appears to be s,s91 900. Between 1880
and 1890 with an immigration of 5,275,-
600, the total increase Of population is
2,225,000, and if we deduct the immi-
grafton the increase which is due 10 the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12
ROAD NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that petition will be pre-
SentCd to the Commissioners Of stark county, al
their next session. March 2, A. D., 1891, praying
for the locating and establishing Of county road,
And also for the vacation Of road on the following
lines tO-w wit: The center II the proposed rOa asked
to be located aud established; beginning at point
In the public road and IN the east line OF the north
west quarter of Section a. tOwnship IL (PlainI and
range B. stark county. Ohio, thirteen chains and
ninety five links south OF the northeast corner OF
said north west quarter thence north ON the east
line Of said northwest quarter to the north line
Of said section a. Thence continuing north on the
quarter line between the southeast and sruthv est
quarters Of Section 22, In said Plain township. a
distance of about one hundred rods; so that the
center Of the proposed road will be on the entire
quarter line between the said south east and south
west quarters OF said section 90. and continue
north at present established the quarter line
between the northeast aud tn west quarters OF
said Section 20, and where the same ends In the
public road running east and west Oh the north line
of said section 90.
The center of the road sought TO be vacated: Be-
ginning at point about five feet west from the ca
line Of said nor h. west quarter Of said section a. In
said Plain township and ihi teen chains and ninety
Ave links south OF said northeast corner OF said
north west quarter. Thence gradually bearing
northwest until at point In the north limo OF said
north west quaTtcr the center Of said road Is about
rod west of the nOrth-ea corner OF said north
~ est quarter. Said road then bearing gradual y
north east until at point about one hundred rods
north Of the north ne Of said Section 81 the center
Of said road Is on the quarter line between the
south eat aud sOu'h west quarters OF said Section
% In said Plain township .
January 26, A. D. 1891. Principal Petitioner
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12
excess of births over deaths appears I
be &. $50. 900 only.

excess of births over deaths appears to
be $3.50, 900 only.
The excess of births over deaths,
which was nearly 1900, 600 between 1870
and 1890, falls TO less than 100000 in
the following decade, although the pop
ulation at starting was % per cent.
greater in the latter than in the earlier
decade. This can be best shown in a
table, as follows:
Increase Increase
Of Pop from
untOn. Births.
1870 $4,000 S,S01ODo
1901 !22j,OOJ B,9jOOOO
Thus the birth rate has fallen off both
absolutely and relatively Assuming
that this country had a birth rate of $50
per 1000 yearly, which is about the
average of European countries, there
would have been 2O,OOO,OOO births, and
with death rate of IS per LOCO, n little
over 1O.OOO,00O deaths. We should ex-
pect that the increase Of population
through the birth rate would have been
nearly 10000, GOO instead Of 100000
There are apparently 100000 babies
wanting, either not born or not counted.
The birth rate of the past decade, ac-
cording to the last census, is about the
same as that of France, Ireland and
Greece.
1t is not m impossible rate, but it is a
pathological one. If it is correct we are
in the same condition essentially as
France, namely, that of a sterile race,
whose increase must depend mainly on
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12
THE SILVER POOL.

A Big Sensation Promised in a Few Days
--.Some Congresemen in Danger.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-[Special.l-A
morning paper, the Post, says that within
a few days the inside history of the Silver
Pool will be made public, and the sensa-
ton made will be greater than was that OF
the Credit Mobelier scandal. This paper
says it believes the exposure will send a
half dozen men disgraced to private life.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

The shy, fierce badger has oftea enough
been found amenable 70 gentle treatment,
provided his education begins in early life;
but probably few Of his tribe have eve Z
proved so docile MS a dgmesticated badger
at Enstone house, in Oxfordshire. This
animal, it IS stated manifests the greatest
delight when her Uaster approaches.
Taken out of her cage she waddles-for
she is very fat-after him up and down
the lawn, and appears perfectly happy.
The terriers ere regarded by perfect indif-
ference. Between her and the cat, on the
other hand, it is admitted that mo love ia
lost," !" but even that seems to be mainly the
faIllt-of the cat. who viii occasionally Gle
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12
what Horse Would Say Could He spool,

What "A Horse would say Could He speak.
Don't hitch me to an iron post or rail.
ing when the mercury is below freezing.
Don't compel me to eat more salt than
l want by mixing itin my oats. know
better than any other animal how much
Inced.
Don't think because l go free under
the whip that don't get tired.
Don't think because | am q horse that
iron weeds and briars won't hurt my hay.
Don't whip me when l get frightened
along the road or | will expect it next
time and maybe make trouble.
Don't trot me up hill, for | have to
carry you and the buggy and myself too.
Don't keep my stable very dark, for
when 90 out into the light my eyes are
injured, especially if snow be on the
ground
Don't say "Whoa" unless you mean it.
Teach me to stop at that word.
Don't make me drink ice cold water
nor put frosty bit in my mouth. Warm
the bit by holding it a half minute
against my body.
Don't forget to file my teeth when
they get Jagged and l cannot chew my
food. When / get lean it is sign that
my teeth want filing.
Don't ask me to back" with blinds
on. ! am afraid to.
Don't run me down steep hill, for if
anything should give way might break
your neck.
Don't put on my blind bride so that it
irritates my eye, or so leave my forelock
that it will be in my eyes.
Don't be so careless of my harness as to
find a great sore on me before you at
tend to it.
Don't lend me to some blockhead that
has less sense than l have.-Farm Jour
nal.