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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20
PITH AND POINT.

Rounded up-A dome.
Caught ON the fy--Trout.
On the contrary-Womap
A strip of embarrassing.
Hard on the Diamonds.
Keeping in with his friends-The
convict.
1t is easy to make erigrams of other
peoples failings.
The woman question-'How are You
having it made. Life.
A porter is not discharged when he
is "sent packing. Truth.
Some men are so narrow that they
have hard work TO cast q shadow.
In the second generation, the self
made man is very often tailor-mnde.
If wishes were horses, beggars would
kick because they we're not bicycles.
Puck.
Every time boy shows his hands
somebody suggests that he wash them.
--Achison Globe.
1t takes as much trouble to go half
way and back as it does to complete
your journey. Truth.
ga small spark makes q great fire."
and short spark" has been known
to make million dollar match.
No doubt good name is rather to
be chosen than great riches, but mighty
few of us have chance to select.
CT am in sSe extreme of fashion"
said the burr entangled in the train of
lady's gown. Boston Transcript.
Some men are SO anxious to get
ahead that they leave themselves no
foothold to crawl back on.-Truth.
In an industrial parade in Western
city, recently, plumber had float
to exhibit his patent sink. Statesman.
To wish you were a boy again
Is foolish, you'll allow,
The things you used to care for then
You never care for now.
Judge.
When we don't spend our money we
are economical; when other PEG, le
don't spend their money they are
stingy. Life.
ne jury Nha uHusually 4uiSh IA
rendering the verdict, wasn't it,"
"Yes. We got up a dog-fght outside
of the court house. Judge.
Ialmost worship her, / know,
And IL ii sounds like treason
can't tell why love her 50,
And that's the very reason.
judge.
There is not much satisfaction f. ne
had out of affection. Just as yoI ere
beginning to enjoy it, some unlocked
for pleasure is sure to appear to spoil
all your pain.-Puck.
"Women are great fnanciers, said
Hawley. Aren't they calculated
Hicks my wife paid dollar or
cab-hire to go down town to buy
wrap for fifty cents less than she could
have got it for up town. Judge.
Anxious fe-''Doctor, how : my
husband?" Doctor-"He vii. core
around all right. l have here . u
pie of opiates Anxious W =
"When shall L give them to h ?"
Doctor They are for you, ma am.
Your husband needs rest. Mercury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

The problem has puzzled many why
two pieces of wood, sawn from the
Same section of tree, should possess
very varied characteristics when used
In different positions, For example, a
gate post will be found to decay much
faster if the butt end of the tree is up
permost than would be tho case if the
top were placed in this position. The
reason is that the moisture of the at
mosphere will permes.e the pores of
the wood much more rapidly she way
the tree grew than it would Z in the
opposite direction. Microse esl ex-
animation proves that the po,, invite
the ascent of moisture, while they re-
pei its descent. Take the familiar
.aso of q wooden bucket. Many may
kavc noticed that some of the staye.
appear to be entirely saturated, white
others are apparently quite dry. This
~risos from the same cause; the cry
slaves are in the position in which the
tree grew, while the saturated ones
are reversed.-New York Dispatch,
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every engagement. After three y>ars
he returned to his home ana entered
the Upper iowa University at Fay
cite te complete his education. He
next took up law course and was
admitted to the bar. Soon afterward
ne married and moved to Madison,
Madison County, Neb.
Since the Populist movement began
Mr.. Allen has been a leader in its
ranks. Before that time he was a
Republican. He was elected District
Judge in 1891. Many stories are told
Of his generosity, humanity and gen.
tleness. Mr.. Allen is a poor man;
his entire possessions would not real
izp 1000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

Syrup

I am a farmer at Edom, Texas. /
have used German Syrup for six
years successfully for Sore Throat,
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Pains in
Chest and Lungs and Splitting up Of
Blood. I have tried many kinds of
Cough Syrups in my time, but let
me say to anyone wanting such a
medicine-German Syrupis the best.
We are subject to so many sudden
changes from cold to hot, damp
weather here, but in families where
German Syrup is used there is little
trouble from colds. John F Jones. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20
How Bees Flavor Honey.

In the process OF honey making the
bees inject minute portion Of formic
acid into the honey. This is in reality
the poison of their sting. The formic
acid gives to honey its peculiar favor.
The sting is really an exquisitely con-
trived little trowel, with which the bee
finishes off and caps the cells when they
are stocked brimfnl with honey. While
doing this the formic acid passes from
the poison bag, exudes, drop by drop,
from the point of the sting, and the
beautiful work is finished New York
Dispatch
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20
JUDGE VIM. VINCENT ALLEN.
The Newly Elected Popuilst Senator from
Nebraska,


Nebraska's Populist Senator, Judge
William Vincent Allen, who sue
ceeds Senator Paddock, is one Of the
most tender-hearted of men, simple
ia his tastes and honest and honora-
Bile In his every act and aspiration
Mr.. Allen was born in Madison Coun-!
ty, Ohio, in 1s47. His father, al
Methodist minister, died when the,
future Senator was ten months old.
his mother married again In three
years, aud when young Allen reached
The age Of 9 the family moved to
Iowa. In 1862 Allen, although only
Is years old, but giant in stature,
enlisted and served in Company G,
rhirty-second Iowa. Young Allen,
vas as brave as the bravest and
served with the regiment in its
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Calvary

The following, from Dean Stanley's
hSinai and Palestine" may be OF in.
terest: sit may be well to remind
the reader that there are two errors
implied in the popular expression
I,Mount Calvary /. There is in the
Ecriptural narrative no mention OF a
mount or hill 2. There is no such
name as Calvary The passage from
which the word is taken in Luxe
xiii, 33, is merely the Latin transIa.
tim ('CalyariaD of what the Evan.
R0list calls "a skulL'n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

Women dentists lave achieved q
that scholarship has been founded for
assisting women without means in the
study of their procession.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20
Housekeepers
Should Remember.

The Government Chemists, after having analysed
all the principal brands of baking powder in the
market in their reports placed the Royal" at the
head of the list for strength, purity and wholesome
ness and thousands of tests all over the country
have further demonstrated the fact that its qualities
are, in every respect, unrivaled.
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift prize,
or at lower price than the Royal as they invariably
contain alum lime sulphuric acid, and render the
food unwhoesome.
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W. |. Douglas Shoes are made 10 all The
Latest SiVIss,

lfyou want fine DRESS SHOE don't pay Sc to ss,
tymy $3.50, 81 IS Shoe. Thsywl Z, equal 70 ss:-
tom made and look and wear as we'll u yea Wish TO
economic In your footwear yod can DO BY puftha'ng
W. |. Douglas Shoes. Ny nsme and price : stamped
on the bottom look for Il whsn you buy slahs no ivo'
sttute, send shoes by mall upon receipt Of price,
postage free, when Shoe Dealers cannot supply yea
w. L, DOUGLAS, Broekton, Mass. Sold b
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

FIRST CHILD-What's the matter
with Nellie Hewcomb? Second
Child-She's got the chicken-pox.
First Child guess she can't have it
very bad She lives in a boarding
house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

The largest tomb in the world Is the
Pyramid OF Cheops l6l feet high and
covering thiytsep acres Of ground.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

FAREWELL. WE MEET AGAIN.
.'Goodby, soodby, the lover cried,
Farewell, we meet again p
''6oodby, he true the maiden sighed,
And fell her tears like rain.
With huoyant heart the lover sped
The foafning pillows DER;
With breaking heart the maiden prayed
And wept in anguish sore.
Oh, cruel fate We meet to part;
For one It's hope and gain,
L,as. for one broken heart
And weary years OF pain.
He, full OF hope, dreams but OF fame,
OF him, alone, dreams she;
All, me! The lover never came
His faithful love to see.
All, me Those words so lightly said,
Still TALL with sad refrain
On meiden's heart when hope is dead
Farewell, we meet again.
Boston Globe.
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The downright fool doesn't now it.

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Stomach dis
orders, use Browns Iron Bitters-the Best
Tonic. 1t rebuilds the Is God and strengthens
the muscles A splendid medicine for W, (
and debilitated persons
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

NJ l. Thompson & Co. Druggists, C,udsrs-
port, Pa, say Halls Catsrrh turs is the best
aud only sure cure for catarrh they ever sold.
Druggists sell it, i5c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

Sleep is the honey in the comb OF health .ul
ahor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

For impure or tn n Blood, Weakness. Ma'a-
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and BiliouSness
take Browns Iron bitt-rs-it gives strength.
making old persons feel young-and yo3ag
persons strong; pleasant TO take.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

Ifaffiicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at s5c.per bottle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

Some hearts wither before th,y bloom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20
Mood and lis Durability.

Beecham's Pills cure indigestion and consti-
alton. Beecham's-no others. - cts. box
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Thunder Is the bass drum in the music o
the elements
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

A laugh Is worth hundred groans in any
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w. l.. DOUGLAS
So SHOE soTT' tkiTp.s

Do you wear ihem1 When next IN need ify palr they
will give you mere comfort ard service Tor The money
than any other make Best In tho world.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-20

vhsthsr on pleasure bent or busineas, take
- ever trip bottls OF syrup Of Figs as 1t
aots most pieasantly and effectively o. tie
kidnsys, liver and bowels. preventing fevsrs
headaches and other forms of sickness For
nIs In y cents sni q bottles BY all leading
6xu~rintn
The herald., 1893-12-22
THE DUTY OF TIE HOUR.

Tammany Wants Prompt Action ON the
Tariff Question.
New YORK. Dec. 2l. .-Representatives
of Tammany Hall met tonight and fixed
December 30th for holding the primaries.
The general committee will meet jan
uary 18th, when a new organization
committee will be formed. This resolu
tion. offered by Croker, was passed
unanimously:
Resolved, That the severe depression
now existing in business anu labor
circles, presents condition which de-
mands prompt determination by con-
gress of such changes in the tariff taxes
as are contemplated. The prevailing
doubt and uncertainty as to the out
come of such tariff legislation should
not be permitted to further harrass
business ventures to the great injury
and euffering of both the employer and
workingman. The imperative duty Of
the national legislature is to afford, with
out delay. all possible relief to the vast
and increasing number who are willing
to work, but are denied employment by
reason of the hazardous conditions now
affecting the investment of capital in
and the prosecution of business enter
prises.
The herald., 1893-12-22
IN FAVOR OF FIGHTING.
GOVERNOR WAITE STILL THIRST
ING FOR GORE.
He Would Fight for Free Coinage TIL
He'll Ereezes Over--Colorado Busi-
ness Men Want No Spec
ial Session.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 21.--Six hundred
delegates, representing nearly every
municipality in the state, attended the
business mems convention today. Gov
ernor Waite was present by invitation
and promised to give careful consdera-
tion to any reasons the convention
might advance against calling the legis-
lature in special session, as proposed by
him. 81 am in favor" he said, ''of
fighting for free coinage of silver at is
TO l, not all summer, but till hell freezes
over"
A resolution was adopted denying that
there was sufficient reason for calling an
extra session of the legislature, and de-
claring such course would do the state
more harm than good.
The resolution also said: Colorado
has almost entirely recovered from the
panic, and while the state mas been
grieyously wounded by the demonetiza-
ton of silver, our other resources, such
as gold, coal and agriculture, are devel-
oping wonderfully"
The herald., 1893-12-22

result of this will be the loss of over
100000 in revenue and to admit to
competition with American ores foreign
ores produced at from one-iourth to one
tenth the cost of producing American
ores.
Significance is attached to sthe fact
that while on hoop and band iron and
steel bar there is 80 per cent duty, iron
or steel ties for bsling cotton are on the
free list.
The cotton schedules show the same
inconsistency and lack OF knowledge on
the part of the trainers OF the bill that
have marked the preparation of the
other schedules. The removal of the
duty from bituminous coal is considered
an amazing proposition, for the reason
that coal has little value except W hat it
gets from labor.
The plate glass industry is cited as q
splendid example Of the benefits OF the
protective system. American competi-
tion and enterprise have reduced the
prices one-half in the pact 20 years; II
plants with a capital Of $13,000,0 ,000 en-
ploy 5000 men and support DO, 900 people.
The herald., 1893-12-22
IMPRISONED BY FIRE.
THRILLING EXPERIENCE OF ILL
NOIS MINERS.
Narrow Escape of Two Hundred Men
from "A Horrible Dsath-Escspe Cut
Or by Flames--All Finally
Rescued.

meeorKs IT,. Dec. 21.--at 5 O'Clock
this afternoon fire, which is still burn
ing, broke out in mine operated by
the Chicago and Minonk Coal Mining
company, situated mile from the city.
The flames held 200 miners in deadly
peril OF their lives. All escaped, how
ever, and but few men were injured.
The man most seriously hurt is George
Erbland, who cauded the disaster by
attempting to light torch while stand
ing near can of kerosene. The oil
famed up. In his effort to extinguish
the fire Erbland upset the can OF kero-
sene, which at once gave the flames
great i'm petus. The dry timber lining
in an instant, and the fire spread with
such appalling rapidity that it seemed
as though the men in the shaft muet
perish.
About 100 of them escaped through
the main shaft before the ire rendered
it impossible. Two hundred men were
still at ths bottom of the shaft, and the
fire wac spreading furiously. The wild
eat kind OF panic prevailed around the
mouth Of the shaft. where the families of
cred.
1t was found that there was not sufi-
cient hose to reach far enough down
the shaft to be of use in distinguishing
the flames, and the Illinois Central at
once dispatched an engine to Eureka for
more hose. 1t came in remarkably
short time, and two gallant fellowa
made an attempt to descend the shaft.
The smoke, however, WAS pouring out in
such clouds that the men were dragged
back half suffocsted, and two others
started down. They were also drawn
back nearly dead, and q third equally
unsuccessful attempt was made.
Then it seemed that unless the men
succeeded in escaping through the ven
tilsting shafts their hope was gone.
There were three ventilating shafts,
and to these the men rushed, crazed
with fear, burned with falling timber
and choked and blinded with the
smoke, which was rapidly filling the
mine. Fortunately every man reached
the foot OF one OF these three ventila-
ting shafts, and was quickly drawn TO
the surface.
Inside OF an hour sitter Erbland started
the ire all the men were above ground.
Many reached the upper air in desper-
ate condition, but medical aid and fresh
air soon brought them around, and all
will recover, with the exception OF Erb-
land, whose injuries were received from
the explosion of OIL At midnight the
fire is burning furiously and ia beyond
control. 1t is impossible tonight to APP
70 tho do mana
The herald., 1893-12-22
TOOK A NEW TURN.

The Fight Between Insurance Compa-
nies and San Francisco Merchants.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-fhe fight
between some 80 insurance companies
doing business in this city and certain
leading merchants took new form to-
day. Thirty insurance companies, who
alleged frat incendisriem and then
fraud, refused to pay a loss OF over
$4,000 claimed by Buyer & Rich,
wholesale .5oolens and ladies' furnish-
inss, wnoss ss'aDaAshha oahef msFc6anfs. Fe6esnffts
in sympathy with Buyer & Rich,
began cancellIng their policies with the
companies which refused to pay, and in
one day it is said over 100000 insur.
ance was withdrawn. The Pacific in
surance union now comes to the relief
OF those companies by passing a string
ent resolution prohibiting any company
in the union from rewriting insurance
that has been cancelled to effect boy
colt OF the companies who are fighting
Buyer & Rich.
The herald., 1893-12-22
AFFAIRS IN rHE ISLANDS.

Tho Provisional Government Prepared
TO Keaiat Foreign Interference.
Copyrighted 1898, by the Associated Press
Honolulu, Dec. IA, via San Francisco.
Dec. 21.-The last advices received from
the United States came by the barken-
tine L. G.. Perkins, Among these WAS
the ex-queen's statement made to
Blount. Prominent royalists state this
statement is reliable and sets forth i'll
succinct manner the claim of the royal.
ists. Political affairs are in state oi
abeyance, awaiting news which is ex-
pected on the Alameda which is due
December 2lst.
The provisional government was carr
ing out its line OF defense and the wnrs
OF fortiiying the executive buildin..
still progressing. AS the result oi
action of the advisory council npmDei
more Royalist sympathizers have bot
removed from public office.
Minister Willis has nothing to say on
the situation beyond the reite-atian
that he is awaiting further instructions
from Washington.
An effort TO find out the position thst
will be taken by the British in caa,
that trouble should arise has 80 far
isiled. 1t is generally understood tsat
the ex-Gueen's policy, should she bs
restored, would be one OF general am
nesty, with the exception Of q few mes
at the head Of tha nrovisional govern
Ynent. Tine aaueS ienists claim that tha
The herald., 1893-12-22
OGDEN AND Los ANGELES
Will Soon Be Connected by
Iron Rails.
The Nevada Southern Pushed
Right Along.
Through Trains to Be Running by
July Next.
Plenty of Capital Behind the Enter
prfse-Heavy Showers In North
ern California-Coast
Gleanings.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 21.-Captaip j.
D. Foxwell, a new York railroad mag
nate, reports that the California and
Nevada Southern, OF which he is general
manager, will reach Iron county, in
Southern Utah, in four and cne-half or
five months. The line ia being pushed
right along. 1t will not be built to Og-
den, but will connect with the Rio
Grande Western at Provo. This line
will give Utah direct route to Southern
Californis, and by next July, the Ogden
Press says, it is expected through
train will be run between Ogden and
Los ingeles. The new line starts from
a point 100 miles north OF Goff, Cal,
on the Atlantic and Pacific, and ex
tends though Southern Nevada to Iron
county. where the company owns vast
and inexhaustible coal and iron prop
critics, there to connect with an ex-
tended line from the Rio Grande
Western. There is unlimited capital
behind this road, and the track will be
constructed 80 ae to make it a fast and
safe line. The grade will not exceed
l y per cent anywhere. Notwithstanding
the rough country through which it
passes. Already 100000 has been
expended for engineering work alone.
The herald., 1893-12-22
prERoE IS ONE OF THEN. :-'
Indiana Bank Wreokers Jndicted-Jay-
hawker's Protege Arrested.

Indiana Bank Wreokers Jndtcted-Jay-
hawker's ProteEe Arrested.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 21.-The federal
grand jury fnished its investigation
of the Indianapolis National bank fail
ure today, and returned seven indict-
ments. They are against Theodore T.,
Haughey, president; f. e. Rexford,
Cashier r. B. F. Pierce, director I;
Schuyler G. Haughey. president Of the
Indianapolis Glue company and the
Indianapolis curled hair works; Francis
P. Coffin, president of the indianapolis
Cabinet company; A. S. Reed, treas
lrer Of tho Indianapolis Cabinet COM
pany. Of those named E. f.. RexfoId
and r. b. f. Pierce had not previously
been arrested. They we're speedily
brought into cours and gave bonds in
the sum of $4,000 each. Two indict-
ments were also found in connection
with the failure OF the Nihcennes
National hsnk, but the names are with
hello until the arrests are made.
The herald., 1893-12-22
A DUEL TO THE DEATH.
Fatal Shooting ARRAY Between Drunl
and an Officer.

Fatal Shooting ARRAY Between Drunk
and an Officer.
HANFoRD, Cal, Dec. PA shooting
affair took place last night between
Night Watchman Fred M. Boyd and
John Harris. Harris is dying from
wounds received. Boyd's case is hope
less. Since Boyd arrested Harris some
time ago the latter made numerous
threats against the officers life. Last
night while Harris was slightly under
the influence OF liquor, the two men
met on the sidewalk. Harris opened
fire ON Boyd, who returned bullet for
bullet. After the revolvers of both were
emptied the men clinched and were
separated with difficulty by the crowd
which had gathered. Both men were
ehot several times in the body, and in
both cases the wounds will prove fatal.
The herald., 1893-12-22
THE STORM AREA.
Showing Weather Probable in Souther
CALIFORNIA;.

Showing Weather Probable in Southern
California.
SAN FRANCIsCo, Dec. 21,-Rain has
fallen today over California southwark
as far az Tehachapi. 1t was the heav-
lest at San Francisco, where .66 of an
inch fell. Throughout the Sacramento
valley about one-half an inch fell, while
in the San Joaquin valley it was lighter,
decreasing in amount southwark.
Cloudy weather and rain contin-
ues over the Pacific slope
from Fresno northward, and clear
weather prevails over Southern Califor-
MIA and Arizona. The conditions tonight
are favorable for the storm to continue
to move eastward and for the weather to
clear off over California by Friday nigh
and for Saturday to be fair. Light
showers are expected over Southern
California before noon today.
The herald., 1893-12-22
ArrEMprEB SUICIDE.

A Tramp Tries TO Throw Himself Under
Train.
CARSON. New, Dec. 21.-This morning
about a mile outside of town, as a pas
senger train was coming to Carson from
Reno, man was seem ~alking toward
the track. After thf ne had gone
by he attempted to II himself under
the wheels of the express car. He did
not make proper allowance for espeed
of the train and was struck by the truck
The herald., 1893-12-22
SURPRISED THE DOCTORS.

A Small Delicate Woman Gives Birth
TO Triplets.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21.-Mre. Char
lotte Hague, wife of a New ada miner,
surprised the doctors at the city and
county hospital early this morning, by
giving birth to triplets, two girls and a
boy. The girls weigh four and a half
pounds each, and the boy four. All are
strong and healthy and were born inside
of 10 minutes. The mother is a small
delicate woman, and is in critical con-
dition.