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Little Johnnie, on seeing skele-
ton for the frst time, exclaimed,
sWhy, but they skinned her mighty
close, didn't they She looks, worse
than Aunt Jane did, before ma gave
her that bottle OF Favorite Prescrip.
tion in"Aunt jane was 80 compile
tely worn out by prolapsus, period.
ical difficulties and nervous prostra-
ton that she was q constant sufferer
night and day, bat DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription acted to promp-
uy and favorably upon the uterus
and others organs that she suffers o
pain at any time, and her genera
health was never better. As q rem
edy for all female weaknesses, az
strength giving tonic and qnieting
uervine aFavorite Prescription Is
unequaled. Guaranteed to give sat
isfaction or price (sl.O0) refunded.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

Perhaps few of the people know that
very antique engine is lying useless be-.
hind the station at Long Beach, Los
Angeles county. This engine was used
In the early part Of the last decade, and
when the fireman wanted to put In any
fuel the train had to be stopped while
the fireman put In wood at the front Of
the engine, as the door OF the furnace Is
situated there. This engine ran between
Los Angeles and Long Beach before the
Southern Pacific extended its line to
that place. The cars are like street cars
of today, only about twice as long.
Sometimes the passengers bad to get out
and push, as the engine was not very
strong. Star.
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Tilreadneedle street is corruption of
Thridenal street, meaning the third
street from "Chepesyde" to the great
thoroughfare from London bridge to
"Bushop Gate" consisting of New Fyshe
streate and Bushop Gate streate, Anglo
Saxon, thridda, third. Another etymol-
ogy is Thrig-needle (three needle street),
from the three needles which the Nee
die Makers company bore in their arms.
It begins ct the Mansion house, and
therefore the Bank of England stands in
it. The directors of the Bank of Eng
land were called ''The Old Lady In
Threadneedle Street" by William Cob
bett, because. like Mrs. Darlington, they
tried with their broom to keep back the
Atlantic waves Of national progress.
After giving the foregoing, Brewer notes
the following extract from Dickens CDR.
Marigold:" "a silver curl paper that
myself took off the shining locks of the
ever beautiful old lady of Threadneedle
street" 20 bank note. Brooklyn Eagle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

An English Boys knowledge OF Literature.
Every one who is not schoolmaster is
aware that young Englishman knows
almost nothing of the literature Of his
own land, and what little he does know
he dislikes, because he has had at school
to translate it into Latin. 1t is most hui
initiating to hear an American youth
discourse upon this matter while our
own sons sit mum and glum. Efforts
have been made of late TO find out what
our boys do read for their own pleasure,
and the result of these inquiries seems to
be that they read the accounts Of prize
fights.
One headmaster tries to prove that
this is derived from the influence Of
Homer, but it is much more likely that
it comes from perusal OF the sporting
newspapers and the general devotion TO
athletics. From whatever cause 1t arises,
1t is certainly true that while there is no
deficiency of good poetry and good fc-
ton among as the rising generation
cares for neither.-London Illustrated
News
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

We authorize our advertised drug
gist TO sell DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, upon this condition. r. YOU
are afflicted with q Cough, Cold or
Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, or
VIII use this remedy as directed, Civ
ing it fair trial, and experience an d
benefit, you may return the bottl Q
and have your money refunded. We
could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. 1t never disap
points. Trial bottles free at Il. O
Williams, Jr. & Co.'s Drug Store :.
Large size SOC. and 81.
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Tragedy Of LITERARY p,sappo,Dtmen..


An English periodical says disappoint-
ment in authorship over there sometimes
has tragic results. Recently a gentle
man committed suicide because he had
had an article rejected, and confec-
toners assistant shot himself because,
though he had written several books,
they were all rejected. The article goes
on sagely: "Yet he went on writing to
the last, unable to see that he was pro-
ducing what was not wanted. Nova
days there is market for what is good
In any class Of literature, and the writer
who cannot secure publisher may rest
assured either that he is not ready for a
public appearance, or that he has been
denied the gifts with which he fancies
himself to be endowed"
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An ELECTRIC Elevated Road IN England.
No misgivings need apply to the case
of the new railway at Liverpool. Insize
and power, as well as In the ingenuity of
its details, it surpasses the best American
models. It extends along the quays Of
the great line of docks on the Mersey for
nearly seven miles. Its carriages are of
full size, not arranged like tram car,
hut ike the ordinary passenger car Of
tie United States, each being in two
compartments and capable of seating 81
persons. Beneath each car is an electric
motor of from 100 to 20 horsepower, and
the speed will be cs high as 80 miles an
hour.
The power to work the trains, and
with them the accessories of signals and
light, is the same, and generated from
single point on the system. The whole
runs upon an overhead railroad" or con-
tinuous bridge Of iron. That is not, how
ever, OF the essence of an electric railway,
though the ightness Of electric rolling
gear makes such an arrangement cheap
and suitable for the purpose.-London
Spectator
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What She WouId Do.

Every one has noticed the growing
height of each successive years bevy Of
debutantes. and the younger generations
promise to be quite as tall If not taller
than their predecessors. SIS it possible
you are only 1872" said small woman to
little girl who was more than an inch
taller than herself. ''How big you arel"
"Oh, do you think so2" answered the
child. "Why, my friends consider me
quite short. They are nearly all of them
taller than am" Good graciousp ex-
claimed the little woman In dismay.
"What Brobdingnagians you will all be,
and how will you get partners9 IF you
were my child, would put brick on
your headp-Chicago Tribune.
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The Dwarf Palm of Algeria.

The dwarf palm, which furnishes con-
siderable quantities of fiber, grows in
great profusion in Algeria and Is one Of
the principal obstacles to the clearing Of
the land, 80 thickly does it grow and 80
difficult to pull up. Its roots, In shape
resembling carrots, penetrate into the
ground to the depth Of yard or more,
and when Its stem only is cut it sprouts
out again almost Immediately. AS its
name indicates, this palm is very small,
and can only attain a certain height
when protected, as in the Arab ceme-
teries, for example.-Monde Econom-
iQue,
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II.tle Abse.tmindsd.

1t Is told Of q prominent clergyman
that when writing his sermon for last
Sunday he became so engrossed In his
subject that he made 1t much longer
than usual. When delivering the ser
mon, he noticed that the congregation
was becoming sonewhht carried. He
was anxious to close, but could sec no
possible place to stop until through. He
became so nervous that when he stepped
into the chancel to pronounce the bene-
diction he said the grace he Is accustom-
ed to say at table. The effect was cleo
trical, and the congregation was well
awakened.-Indianapolis journal.
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Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you are fidgetty, nervous and general on
of sorts and .tant t. BRACE UP. Brace up
or bitters. which have for their basis very
cheap, had whiskey, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave you in a
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify our
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, res,ore your vitality and give
renewed health and strength. Such medi.
cine you will find in Electric Bitters and
only so cents bottle, at e. C. Williams,
Jr & Co., Drug Store.
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Entitled to Confidence.

E. O. Williams Jr. g. Co, the drug
gists, should have the confidence OF
this community Their calling is one
of responsibility. Very often pre-
cious lives are entrusted to their care.
Taking the agency for selling the
celebrated Red Flag Oil should be
guarantee. 1t will do all that is
claimed for it, and no remedy excels
it for the quick cure of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sprains and all bodily
pain. Price rs cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

The farmer who has no workshop,
no place in which to employ his stor-
my days or odd minutes in necessary
repairs, or the construction of neces.
sary things, no place in which to
keep tools and articles for repair for
every ordinary emergency, is not full
ly up to his own interests.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

The VIVA. building at the Worlds
Fair has been sold to Chicago con-
tractor for $3.50. Although mod
est building its finish was one of the
finest of all the State houses.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

tive tonic, to repel disease and build up the
needed hesh and strength, there's nothing to
equal it. 1t rouses every organ into health
ful action, purffies and enriches che blood,
braces up the whole system, and restores
health and vigor.
For every disease caused by disordered
liver or impure blood, it is the only gstardn-
teed remedy. II it doesn't benefit or cure, In
every case, you have your money back.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

At Longview, Tex, while Jim Vines
was fooling with revolver it went off,
and all that saved his life was nickel
which he had in pants pocket. The
ball struck the coin and glanced down
his leg, making long blue streak.
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He was evidently very obliging boy,
for when he applied to the merchant for
aposition and was asked his age he re-
piled: !
"Oh, sir, shall be whatever age yen
wish me to ber-Harper's Bazaar.
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MO OTHER Sarsaparilla has the
~ careful personal supervision of the
proprietor in all the details of its prepa-
ration as has HOODS Sarsap 10
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rlsetris currsnt. IN psn.l.trr,

Much is expected Of the use Of cleo
tricity to deaden sensibility In teeth that
are to be filed or extracted. AS TO ex-
traction, it is announced that already
the use Of an electric current delivered
through electrodes containing cotton
mturated with cocaine or ether has pro-
duced complete local an@sthesia, so that
teeth have been extracted without pain.
Hartford Courant.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

Ely's Cream Balm is worth its
weight in gold as a cure for catarrh.
One bottle cured mes. A. Lowell,
Franklin, Pa.
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The Missouri State 7 easury holds
100000 for distribution among UNI
known heirs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

All leading druggists sell Hills
Chloride of Golden Tablets. Sure
cure for the Tobacco or Opium
Habit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09
A Family wiz.

A man in Bridgeport wears q wig that
was worn also by his father, grandfather
and great-grandfather In their turn. It's
regular family hair-loom.-Philadel
phia Ledger.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-12-09

While grading a street in Sheboy-
gan, Wis, workmen unearthed a vein
of copper.
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Johnny, get up. The sun has
been up three hours"
"Let him. I don't have TO shine
for living."-Truth.
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We Tell. YOU

nothing new when we state that it pays to engage
ness that returns prot for eyerp dsxs worh
Such is the business wa offer the working class
We teach them how to make money rapidly, and
guarantee every one who follows our instructions
faithfully the making of s3O0.00 month.
Every one who takes hold now and works will
surely and speedily increase their earnings; there
can be no question about it; others now at work
doing it, and you, reader, can do the same
This is the best paying business that you have
ever had the chance to secure. You will make a
grave mistake if you fail to give it trial at once.
If you grasp the situation, and act quickly you
will directly find yourself in most prosperous
business, at which you can surely make and save
large sums OF money. The results of only few
hours work win often equal weeks wages.
Whether you are old or young man woman, 1t
makes no difference, do as we tell you, and sue
cess will meet you at the very start. Neither
experience Or capital necessary. Those who work
for us are rewarded. Why not write to-day fol
fall particulars, free Il. G. ALLEN & CO.,
box No. 42O, Augusta, Me.
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ForMalarda, Liver Trou-
BILE, or indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BIgTRRs
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$500 is offered, by the proprietors Of
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, for an In
durable case of Catarrh. Their remedy
perfectly and permanently cures tho
worst cases,
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~CestoriA Is no well adapted to children that
recommend Il as superior toany prescription
known 10 me-"
II. A. ARCHER, n D.,
III So. Oxford ST, Brooklyn, N. z.
s.ow physicians in the childreaS depart
lnent have spoken highly Of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although We only have among our
medical supplies what Is known as regular
products, jet We are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won look with
favor upon IT,
UNITED HosrrrAL AND DfspkssARy,
Boston. Mass
AIRS q SnrrH Res
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@Castoria q an excellent medicine for chill
drsn. Mothers have repeatedly told mo Of lis
good effect upon their children"
Da- q. G. OsGoop,
Lowell. Mass.
" Castoria Is the Lest remedy for children =
which am acquainted. ! hope the day ID not
far distant when mothers will consider thcreal
interest of their children, ami use Castoria in
stead Of the various qnaclz nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
thsm to premature graves"
On. J. r. KMczK1oE,
Conway, Ark.
The Centaur Company, a ]
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What is

Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. It contains neither Opium Morphine
other Narcotic substance. It Is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing syrups and Castor OIL
II Is Pleasant guarantee Is thirty years. by
niens of Mothers Castora destroys Worms and allays
fevcrishness. Castoria vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrh@a and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and fatulency
Casteria assimates the food. regulates the stomach
toria is the Children's Panacca-the Mothers Friend
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ALLEN =. oAxkHf xFoSst
rurray Street, New York City.
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The Centaur Company. a
The herald., 1893-07-09

ME don't worry you with
II why we name the prices
we do; just accept the fact
and figure up the saving in
money to yourselves. Buy
here and save misfits and
high prices.
A towering testimonial to
the force Of honesty and
square dealing-a living mon
ument to the value of pluck,
push and enterprise. Our
solid, substantial growing
trade speaks for itself.
We have not felt the back
ward season. We're not COM
planning of dull trade-our
goods and prices and square
treatment have been the all
powerful magnet to attract
patronage. They are as pow
erfu1 now as ever.
The herald., 1893-07-09

imposed fine of $40 on each of the de-
fendants, warning them that unless
they thoroughly cleaned the plague
spots he would impose much heavier
sentence.
MINOR CASES.
Joseph Kelso and H. Simmons pleaded
not guilty to a charge of vagrancy, and
they will be given hearing on Monday
next.
The case of Maud Pierce, also charged
with vagrancy. will be heard by Justice
Seaman on July 18th.
Flora Hughes OF Willis street swore to
a complaint yesterday charging John
Wilson with disturbing her peace on
July Sth.
Complaints were also fled charging
John Lawson with violating the city
sign ordinance and J. O'Brien with bat
terry.
Trinidad Buerrel was arraigned before
Justice Seaman yesterday upon charge
of petty larceny, preferred by Officer
Steele. His case was set for hearing on
July 10th.
The herald., 1893-07-09
How Is This /?

Something unique even in these days
of mammoth premium offers, it is the
latest effort of Stafford's Magazine, q
New York monthly of home and gen.
eral reading.
The proposition is to send the Maya
zine one year for one dollar, the regular
subscription price, and in addition to
send each subscriber fifty-two complete
novels during the twelve months, one
each week.
Think of it. You receive a new and
complete novel, by mail, post paid, every
week for 50 weeks and in addition YOU
get the magazine once q month, for
twelve months, all for one dollar. 1t is
an offer which the publishers can only
afford to make in the confident expsc-
tation of getting a hundred Thousand
new subscribers. Among the authors in
the coming series are Wilkie Collins,
Walter W Bessant, Mrs. Oliphant, Mary
Cecil Hay, Florence Marryat, Anthony
don, Captain Marryat. Miss Thackery
and Jules Verne. II you wish to take
advantage of this unusual oppor-
ford's Magazine, one year. Your
first copy Of the magazine and
your first number of the fifty-two novels
Gone each week. which You are to re-
ceive during the year will be sent you
by return mail. Remit by P. o. order,
registered letter or express. Address
H. STAFFORD, Publisher
Etafford's Magazine,
P.sO. Box 2264,
New York, N. Y.
Please mention this paper.
The herald., 1893-07-09
smoked Msats. Etc.

HAMs-Per lb, Rex, 151&c. era.
BAcoN-Per H., Rex, 16c; Defiance. 1870;
light medium, 15c. -cfl b1r
PonK-Dry salt. 1ac per lb.; pig pork.
$l250 per Dbl! afgss
DRIED BEgF--Per lb, 12kc.
LARD-Per h., in tierceB, compound, Sc;
Eagle pure 1910; Rex pure, 11Xc; special
brand, 12Lc
Dairy Products.
BUTTER-Fancy creamery. 2S.ounce squares,
40@42l1c; fancy dairy, per roll, 373<QAooJ
choice, 32150371ac.
OHEEsE-Per 10, eastarn, 1894; California
large, lie; S-lb hand, 13c
Vegetables.
BEANs-Navy or small white, per 100 lbg,
$3. 3.35G350 pink. per 100 lbs, $3.60036 66;
blackeyed, per 100 lbs, $2.5002.75; Lmas,
per 100 lbs, $3 00@325.
PoTAToEs-Per 100 lbs, 5O065c
BEsTs-Per 100 lbs, 81 CO.
CABBAGE-Per 100 lbs 6Oc0$1.00.
CHILEs-Dry; per string. 75c@$1.0O.
ONIoNs-Per 100 lbs, ST. so.
PARsNIPs-Per 100 lbs, $1.5O.
PEAs-Green, per lb, 394c.
TURNIPs-Per 100 lbs, SOC.
Poultry and Eggs.
PoULTRY--Hens, $425@475 per doz. young
rooster, 4.5005. 90; old ROSTERS, $500; broi1-
ers, So. 25G3. %; ducks $4.00@5.O0; turkeys,
14(g15c per h.
EGGs-California ranch, 20@22c per doc.
Honey and Beeswax.
HoNEY-Comb, 801Oc; extracted, white, 90
Sc; amber, 5tG6c
BEEswAx-20025c.
The herald., 1893-07-09
and you want the hard-earned dollars l
have earned by washing"

and you want the hard-earned dollars
have earned by washing"
Mr.. Burdette proceeded calmly with
his questions, paying no attention to
the side remarks of the witness, who
wound up nearly every answer by her
reference to the attorneys wanting her
money.
The witness, counsel and the court
every once in while would all talk at
once, and there was not any use trying
to stop her.
Finally she was very much ratified
when questioned about whether or not
Aguilar had q revolver with him the
evening of the shooting when he left
her house. She testified that he had
none. but was confronted by a state
ment she made to Deputy District At
torney Davis that he had one.
This made the witness mad again, and
she turned ON Mr.. Burdette with re-
iteration of the statement that he wanted
her money.
This was kept up until she left the
stand, and she Haunted out of the court
room muttering the same words.
Miss Emma Aguilsr, sister of the de-
fendant, testified that she met Mr..
Richards the evening of the shooting at
the corner OF Third and Main streets.
He stopped her and Miss Rose and said ]:
''Look here, Emma. am going to blow
off the head of your brother. He has
been laying up with my wife," The
witness also said that Richards exhibit
ed revolver at the time.
On cross. examination the witness was
confronted with contradictory state
ments she had made in the district at
torney's Office few days after the shoot
ing.
Finally the defendant was called and
betrayed extreme nervousness in his
testimony. slapping his hands together
and telling his story in an incoherent
manner. He avowed that be rented the
barn from Mrs. Richards, and was
astcunded when Mr.. Richards came
home after he had been there a few
weeks and ordered him out. He testi-
fed that Richards threatened to kill
him, cursed him, and that he was afraid
of him. He wanted no trouble with
him, he said, and the rows made him
very sick and worried in his
head, 80 that he had to
stop work. When he met Richards
the night of the shooting it wss unex-
pectedly and he had only the one thought
about the threats he had made. The
first words Richards said were that he
now had him. The defendant swore
that Richards pulled revolver and
then he pulled his and let him have it.
He also. said be turned his head away
and did not see where he was shooting.
For this kind of haphazard shooting the
defendants aim was very effective, as
every shot hit the mark. The defend
ant was somewhat fearful in his testi-
mony and claimed that everything he
did was in self defense.
The arguments were prolonged until
after O'Clock, and it then being late
the court allowed the jury to 20 home.
He will instruct them Monday morning.
The herald., 1893-07-09
IN FOR BUSINESS.

The Cook and Langley Company In Two
Corporations.
The Cook and Langley Storage COM
pany fled articles of incorporation yes
terday. Los Angeles is the principal
place Of business and the directors are
E. M. Cook, J. E. Cook, E. D. Vrooman
and @. F. Sloane OF Los Angeles and T.
E. Langley OF Riverside. The capital
stock is $4,000, all subscribed.
The Cook and Langley company also
filed articles. This organization is COM
posed of the same incorporators, and it's
objects are to buy, pack, cure, sell and
ship fruits, etc. Los Angeles is the
headquarters OF the company. and the
capital stock is 0,000, all subscribed.