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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
A Welcome Change.

There used to be 4 few years ago
such furor about elocution that
when people met on the street in.
stead Of asking each other "How do
you dog the usual senseless form OF
address. they inquired, "Bow do you
elocute?" Men aud women paid fab
u Gus prices to be al lc to read one or
two selections with facial contortions
that were supposed TO illustrate the
text, and the pleasing exhibition of a
reader trying to make his features
express the surface OF a landscape
garden were offered to the public.
Then came new Interpretation
called the art OF expression which
was sensible and artistic. Still there
was one fatal defect. The pupil
could read her selection for which
face and voice were both trained, but
she could not pick up book at ram
dom and read any page aloud with
the incubation Of voice and soul OF
expression demanded by the subject.
She could do nothing without her
lines.
Now this bids fair TO be remedied
by the new education which begins
with the child and teaches 1t TO ''elo-
cute" gracefully, without the tricks
of elocution; to begin the career OF
instruction with the art OF express
sion instead Of bringing it in as
postgraduate accomplishment.
Among the many complicated studies
of the public schools, surely the art
of good reading should be so well
taught that there would be no need
of supplementary course. Free
Press
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
Care of the Voice.

No class Of human habitation Is so
well fitted for voice culture as the
fat.
No time is so good for practice as
your neighbors' afternoons at home.
No really fine effects are produced
upon the world at large until the
voice has been used from six to ten
hours continually. 1t is then that
people are moved-that is, are glad
to move.
Only affected singers ever allow a
cold to stand between themselves
and a chance to show off.
Great care should be exercised in
the selection of a piano for accom-
paniment. 1t should be pitched ex-
acsly three notes below the voice
Anything beyond that must inevita-
bly, result in serious impairment of the
musical taste.
Do not ask the opinion OF unbiased
critics relative to your singing,
Consult such as owe you money or
those whose social position depends
upon your pleasure.
Every time you hear or charitable
entertainment volunteer TO sing. Is
places those In charge in delicate
position which they cannot fail to en-.
Joy.
Never sing after going to bed. 1t
IS apt to make trouble.
Do not expect an offer to go on the
stage inside Of two months after you
begin to train your voice. Disappoint-
ment Injuries the vocal chords. De-
troit Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
GIRLS WITH A SEA ROLL.

"Do you know said pretty girl the
other day to Philadelphia Times
writer, "that the very latest fad is the sea
roll2 noticed it first one day on Chest
nut street, and wondered if every girl
had been imbibing or whether myself
was verging on delirium tremens. You
know the style sort of side-to side
movement in consonance with the roll OF
vessel. Well, that's it, and the reason
for it is that with such a gait one eau
impress beholders with the idea of an
ocean voyage trip to Europe, ETC., and
that they have not yet become rid OF
their sea rcll. Funny, isn't it2 How
ever, am going to adopt 1t and instead
of telling my friends that stopped at an
SS-a-week hotel on the Jersey coast they
cen gather from my gait that | sojourned
abroad"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

Iron roofs are often struck aud badly
damaged by lightning, as also are the
large petroleum storage tanks, which are
made wholly of iron; consequently they
cannot be classed as protected structures.
There is wide difference of opinion in
regard to the value of lightning rods.
Sometimes they appear to have guided
or conducted a bolt of electricity safely
to the ground, while in other instances
the injury has appeared to have been
greater than if no rod had been present,
although the latter may have been the
result of faulty construction or insulation
of the rod. A poorly constructed rod,
with bad earth connections, would only
add to the danger Of injury by lightning.
OF course, there is much to be said on
both sides, for aud against the use Of
rods, but we notice that of late years
they are going out of use 10 the Older
States, where the people have had the
most experience with them. On very
high buildings and steeples lightning
rods are still used, but merely as con
ductors of the electricity which may
have gathered in low, drifting clouds,
but they are not supposed to attract
lightning from any considerable distance.
Large bodies of iron ore do not attract
lightning, for if this was the case 1t
would be exceedingly dangerous to work
in iron mines or in any OF our grea.
manufactures where immense quantities
of iron aud steel are collected. II a man
and his family think they would feel
safer and sleep better in house to
which one or more lightning rods are
affixed, we would say put them up bS
( all means. New York Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

When Lady Somerset first came to
America, she was particularly anxiou
to become acquainted with all the
American customs and to take part
in everything American. Her appre-
citation Of America was intense.
"Now, will you tell me-" said she
one day to a friend, "why the chest
nut has been selected as uationa
nut, and why it is so dear to the
hearts of every one? | notice that
all, be they old or young, boy or girl,
man or woman, speak Of the chestnut
frequently, and always pleasantly,
and even affectionately.
To-day, as was seated in one On
your horse cars, little boy began
telling another one some short anec-
dote, when suddenly the other little
boy sprang to his feet and shouted,
oh, chestnuts" Later in the day !
saw one man whisper something in
the ear of a friend, to which the
friend only replied, "Oh, what q
chestnut
"How pleasant to have something
of which every one is so fond. But
explain the cause Of the liking. Why
was that particular nut selected?
Why not the almond or the pecan?
Is it that the chestnut grows more
'-eely here?"-New York World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21


An English correspondent says that
singular feature OF the Social Democratic
increment in Vienna is the prominent
part taken 10 it by the fair sex. They
now hold special meetings, AMI have
speakers OF their own, who are quite as
long MINDED as any male orators. Ode
of these meetings was attended By no
fewer than 1909 female Social Demo-
Gratis. Tas chair was taken by WORK
ingwoman, aud the officers of the meet
ing were also women. 0ae of the sec
retaries in her speech said: 1.-THE reason
why so many women are excluded from
work and deprived of the means of exist
eace is that large number OF both men
and women are overwoTked. Not only
are the unemployed half starving, but
even those who have work are Obliged
TO forego many of the nece ssaries of lie.
Nevertheless, manufacturers apply to the
authorities to permit longer hours, aud
the authorities give their consent, on the
plea that if they withheld it the number
OF unemployed would be increased.
The influence OF the women may be APP
parent in the orderly character OF the
meetings, for the same correspondent re-
MARKS: ''it mag fairly be said that the
proceedings OF the Socialists in Vienna
ore as orderly as those of the Reichsrath,
and more 50 than those Of the Muaicips
Council. OF course, society rs a. preseat
organized is not popular in those
gatherings, and tue gIorifcation 81 the
Government is not one of their main Oh
jecis; but when compared with the
language used al similar gatherings held
in Paris, Berlin, Rome and else where,
the temperate tone of the Vienna Social
lists Is rath.r striking. "-Boston Tran
~"gipt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
ONE IN TEN THOUSAND.

1t has been said that there is no such
thing as perfect man or woman. Nor.
ally that want of perfection will be con-
coded, but the lack of physical perfection
might be denied. Dr.. Sargent, of Har-
ward University, has measured nearly ten
thousand women with a view Of their
perfect physical development, and it is
said that he has not yet found ga perfect
feminine figure" The nearest approach
that has yet been made to this result is a
Pennsylvania young woman, and even
she, though taking: prize for her
physical development, was confessediy
lacking in SO ne points of her physique.
Nature is not in the habit of doing any
work IN that superb fashion where moth
ing is lacking. New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21


All kinds of stories come from the
national capital, and here Is one Of
the most unique and not the least
interesting that is receiving general
circulation. The heroine's name Is
not given. Twelve years ago this
lady came poor innocent girl to
Washington and went to work in the
Treasury. To her each day came the
old and battered currency and bank
bills, and 1t was her business to de-
stroy them; the destroyed money be-
Ing substituted by brand new bills
Well, this innocent young girl con-
eocted scheme. She began to cut
the good pieces out OF the bills before
they were given over TO their doom.
She cut an end from one, an end from
another and the middle from another
From some biils-and always, under
stand, from one hundred doilar OF
one thousand dollar nlli-she cut
the 1gures Just now she pasted,
sewed or joined these pieces together
no one seems TO Know. with all the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

The Emperor of Germany has just
placed upon the wall of his study a
large photograph of which he is very
proud. 1t is portrait, half life size,
Of the largest and smallest soldier of
the Pruss:an army standing side by
side. The former is Private Pritz-
chan of the First Regiment of the
Prussian guard. lie stands feet "a
inches in his boots, and when he pre-
sented himself at Dusseldorf for ex-
animation a special apparatus had TO
lie provided with which to take his
waist measure. His breadth is in
proportion to his height. The small
est soldier is the hereditary prince.
The picture is unique one, showing
q yeritable giant, quite equal TO any
that figure in "Grimm's Tales" or
other books of fables, and by his side
a soldierly Liliputian. New York
World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
How Little Alligator Got Even" with
"A Little snake.

Little Snake.
| once saw very funny combat be-
tween Il baby alligator and a tiny
snake. Quite a number of both were
in a glass tank provided with small
pond, rocks, and growing plants.
You would have thought it perfect
nursery for the babies to grow and b.
happy In.
But while this thought was passing
sSrJugh my mind / saw an alligator
rake a sudden snap as little snake
vas slipping over him, and in a mo-
nent the poor little thing found his
head held tight between the needle
like teeth of the alligator Wrigge
and twist as he might, he could not
get away.
In vain he tried to choke his enemy
hy closely encircling his neck; the
alligator held his head perfectly
and finally shut his eyes with an air
If dissatisfaction, as if it were a
most ordinary thing for him - have
snake tying double bow-knots
around his neck.
After a long time, either because
he forgot his prize and yielded to a
desire to yawn, or because he thought
the presumption of the snake in
crawling over him had been sur
tlCiently punished, the baby alligator
opened his jaws. and away went the
snake, seemingly none the worse for
his Adventures Nicholas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
BRIDES MUST TELL THEIR AGE.

According to recent decree OF the
Austrian courts of law, concealment of
age on the part OF bride is sufficient to
invalldate the marriage. An Austrian
Baron has succeeded in obtaining an an
nulment of his union in consequence of
his wife's having pretended at the time
of its celebration that she was fifteen
years younger than her real age. 1t Is
the first time on record that marriage
has been dissolved GU such grounds as
these, and were this Interpretation of the
law regarding "fraud in marriage to be
accepted in other civilized countries a
very serious state of affairs would assur-
eddy result thereirom.-New York
World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
Handicapped by His Siza.

''l think nature treated me almighty
shabby in giving me such small body, "
said u. A. McFall, as he limpei to seat
in the Southern rotunda aud laid hi,
crutch down beside him. ~ am 4
lawyer, and | find my smalliness OF
stature tremendous handicap. A little
man cannot impress jury worth shucks.
Everything he says is discounted twenty.
five per cent. before he says it. A iur,
doesn't expect much from little man,
and is determined not to be disappoint
ed. remember the first case in which
was employed. had the law and the
evidence on my side, but the opposition
had lawyer that stood six feet six.
made powerful plea and set the fact.
before tue jury in such manner that an
intellectual irialt conld not mistake
EN-. Then sat down, believing that |
had the verdict grabbed But | hadn't.
That Goliath of CAB got up with all the
pompous dignity of the King of tine
Jabberwocka ordering the ex ecution of a
captive sovereign. lie turned his snb-
cellar voice loose, aud I felt that NV
goose was cooked. lie said 'Genelmen
OF the joory, my young friend ere has
made er right peart talk He has err
um fairly--er dazzled us-um with his
book larnin', but he has made it er-
plain-um-er, gentlemen of the joory,
that er e don't know-er much about
law. He has er said um-oh, pshaw .
and with lofty wave of his hand he
sank back into his seat with look OF
profound triumph. The jury returned
a verdict adverse to my client without
leaving their seats. st. Louis Globo-
Democrat sysSl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
A BEE POCKET.

A ssbed pocket" is al excellent device
for an Invalid II can he hung convcn-
iently on the post OF metal bedstead,
or fastened easily on the head-bosrd of
a wooden one. In this friendly recep.
tacle the person who is i'll make keep
handkerchief, viniagrette and the dozen
odd things that are constantly needed
and which have such a trick of getting
out of the way when most needed. A
more useful present than one of these
pockets could hardly be desired fcr a
sick friend. 1t may be appropriately
made of wash silk, and trimmed with
one of the cheap soft laces aud bows of
ribbon. New York News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
Letters Pat mt on a Be4uty Device.

The Patent Office has granted pat
eat on 3 device worthy of the ancient
Greeks. 1t is system Of hnger-tapering
aud joint-reducing bands. The idea is
to make thimble-shaped bands of thin
and plant aluminium in sets Of various
sizes 10 1T the fingers aud thumbs, and,
By weariny them at night, gradually pro
duce the slender ami taperiIg digiss 50
much admired BY the fashionable naif Of
the world. The aluminium bands are
provided witt. rings, which are crowded
down on the outside. 50 as to coDpres:
The fingers aud drive tine blood back T.
any desired state Of dimiuutiveness. Tas
letters patent do not state whether tbs
use of the new device IS atteaded with
pain or not. Globe Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

Early in his career, some one gave
Bishop Wilberforce the sobriquet OF
"Soapy Sam" A lady once asked him
why he was so called. Because,
madam" he answered, al am always
in hot water and always come out OF
it with clean hands. " On another
occasion, the Bishop was at an even
ing party, when lady sang song
very badly. THAT is difficult song,
remarked some one to the Bishop.
"Difficuit?" was the reply; would 1t
were impossible.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

Insects generally breath through
special pores in various parts OF their
body, and If these are closed by oil
they are suffocated. Any one may
test this by dropping sweet oil on the
thorax or back of wasp; it very soon
dies For this reason oil has been
found one OF the best things to use
, for the destruction Of insects.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
nelNoINo HOME TIE covv

BRINGING home THE COWS.
When potatoes were IN bosom,
When the new nay file the mows
Sweet the paths We trod together,
Bringing home the cows.
What purple kissed the pasture.
Kissed and blessed the alder bou shs,
As we wandered slow at sun Town,
Bringing home the cowsl
How the far off hills were gildei
With the light that dream allow7,
As we built our hopes beyond thai
Bringing home the cows!
How our ewes were thronged with vsion
What meaning wreathed our brows,
As we watched the cranes, and fingered,
Bringing home the cows
Past the years, AMI through the distance,
Throbs the memory of our vows.
Oh, that we again were chi iren,
Bringing home the cows!
Charles G D. Roberts, in Lippincotts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

THE renNrt that the Empress of Austria
had bee capture b. brig lnJs while trav-
cling IN So III. was can ird i.urJ an 5 m
pie. TIE Empi eSS arr we'd at Malaga from
anHd where she ia been visiting Sh >
will go on board her yacht 1T Malaga aud
continue her cruise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

That was cheap fire. considering ali Tn,
circumstances. but it kindled light tlai
shone all arouni the world ami aroused tht
martyr spirit, ami out from that burning Of
Latiner and Rid ey rolled the circle wIdel
and wider, start ing other circles, convoiut
ing, overrunniny, circumscribing, overarch
ing all heaven circle.
But what is true of the good is just
trus Of the bad. You utter a SANDER againsi
your neighbor. IL has gone forth from
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

1T is noted that in delivering the
new armor plates for the battle ship
Massachusetts, one fiat car is required
for each sheet, which conveys a fair
id OF their weight. Their thickness
is fourteen inches
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
,rATE or ONO. UrrY or TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he "a tho
senior partner Of the firm OF 4. J. Cheney &
20. doing business in the City o. Ioiedo
County ana State aforesaid. and tina. saiu frn
will nay the sum Of SlOI for eacn and ever,
case OF catarrh that cannot be cured cy tins
Use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANZ }. CHENET
Sworn to before me and subscribed n my
presence this 9th day OF December A. D. $50
1872 A. w. GLEASON
SEAL
-~C' NotdTb Public
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surface.
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, U.
sB Sold by Druggists. 75c. =.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

THAT unrivalled complexion" said promi-
nent New Yorker. a hiding TO "a lady acquaint-
ancc, was the result OF using Garfield Tea"
New York City.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21
Royal Baking Powder.
THE GOVERNMENT TESTS
ESTABLISH ITS ABSOLUTE SUPERIORITY.

Is ABLTSn I
data fyoD OEctai s Govnmrnf Report on BAKING
ouders Department Of Agriculture BHIhn ~ Page Sp7)
ROYAL is placed first of the cream of tartar
powders, actual strength, 1906 cubic inches OF
eavening gas per ounce of powder
Every other powder tested exhibited much
lower. strength than the Royal, the average
being So per cent. less.
Every other powder likewise showed the
presence of alum or sulphuric acid.
The that this report shows any other powder of
peror strength purity has been denounced alsehood
by the Government officers who made the tests
Avoid all baking powders sold with gift
or prize, or at a lower price than the Royal
al. they invariably contain alum, lime or sui
phuric acid and render the food unwholesome
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
reputable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for SALE in SOC
and 81 bottles by all /, b drug
gists. Any reliable d who
may not have it on hal \pro-
cure it promptly for an q
wishes to try it. do not Al
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG SKRU!
SAN FRANCISCO CA.
LOUISVILLE. ~ NEW roRk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

BEWARE OF the wicked chestnut
render who has counterfeit money 70
give in change.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

The mother tongue is probably the Ian
euage of Mar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

Fame is bright robe; but soon wear
out at th elbows.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

THROAT DISEASES commence with CoueN
Cold Or sore Throat. " BrO7cH : BTOnchid
Troches" give immediate relief. Sold only n
tcJss. Price . cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

What is done cannot be an lone, especial,
If it is a hard o lei egg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

Liver Complaint cured by Small Bile Beans
lue original pin was fish boue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

No one cau he made rich with money
who would not be rich without it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

S., 900 in the re-
cent long-distance
race between Vi
emma and Berlin,
during which eight
cen horses lost their
lives. He covered
the distance in II
hours and 20 min
utes. He also won
a silver statue Of a
Hungarian hussar
in full equipment
offered by the EN-
h. Out Of the first
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-21

TIE backbone Of sixty-foot giaat has
been -ges5tte3 il Montana.
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JUST LITTLE.

A copy of the "Oficial Portfolio of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition descriptive
Of Buildings and grounds, beautifully Illus
trated in water color effects, will be sent to
any ADDRESS upon receipt of Ioc, in postage
stamps by The CHARLES A. VoGELER Co..
BALTIMORE, ND.