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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-02-12
SIS A MONTH.

For professional treatment for
any disease, with medines fur
nishcd free. Examination free.
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SNAP SHOTS Al HOME NEWS.

Keep an eye open these night for
meteors.
The Salyards case will be heard by
the Supreme Court sitting at Pittsburg
on Monday October 8, 1893.
Post-office detectives and inspectors
are looking for a registered mail pouch
containing $50, OoOin securities, which
left Salt Lake City, Utah, July Sd,
and has not been heard from beyond
Ogden.
AT Frederick on Tuesday - young
men promised their VOWS in the Society
ofJesus. The chapel was beautifully
decorated, and the alter was ablaze with
lights. The Rev. Father O'Bourke,
rector OF the novitiate, said mass OF
the VOWS. Thirty four young men
from different parts ofthe country have
entered the novitiate at Frederick for
the term Of two years.
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HoW,s THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, O.
We the undersigned have known +.
y. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out obligations made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo. O. I'll
WALDrNG, KHAN q MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is tsken internal
", acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Price
zoe. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists,
Testimonials free.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
A BIe SURPRISE.

In store for all who try Bacon's
Celery King for the Nerves. The gen.
eral verdict Of all who have used this
great vegetable preparation Is that ii
Is the grandest remedy evet discovered
for the cure Of dyspepsia, liver com
plant, general debility, etc. Bacon's
Celery King for tho Nerves stimulates
the digestive organs, regulates the
liver and restores the system to vigar.
Gus health and energies. Sample free.
Large packages SOC. Sold only by a.
NJ. GILBERT Il BRO. IL North Queen
street.
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LEADER

Since its first introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now II is clearly IN the
lead among pure medicinal tonics
and alternatives containing nothing
which permits its use as a beverage or
intoxicant, it is recognized as the, best
and purest medicine for all ailments
of Stomach, Liver or Kidney. II will
cures Sick Headache, Indigestion,
Constipation, and drive Malaria from
the system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or the money will be
refunded. Price only SOC. bottle.
Sold by y. G. Williams, il. &sCo.
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AM ExoELLENr oPPoRTuNIrY.

AN EAGkhLkhT UPPOhTuhtf4.
To the friends Of Practical Eduea-
ton:
Having been urged time and again
BY number Of persons interested in
the matter, to open First Glass Phi
vate School in our city, ! hereby an
nounce, that if sufficient number Of
pupils are reported and entered by the
first of September, J will start such an
enterprise soon thereafter. have a
comfortable room in my private resi-
dence on West King street, which I
would fix up and furnish for that pur-
pose.
1t is evident that such an enterprise
for our city and vicinity is much need
ed and my record as a teacher should
be a sufficient guarantee that my work
will give satisfaction.
propose to divide the scholastic
year into four terms Of 10 weeks each.
The tuition for each such term Of 10
weeks will be-
For the Common English Branches.
$500 For the Classics, Algebra and
other Higher Branches, 1926. And 20
cents per quarter for incidental ex-
penses.
Ii
All parties interested, and willing to
patronize this enterprise, viii do well
to notify me as soon as possible.
WM. GERHARDT.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
PRANKENBERRY pARK.

A general picnic will take place TO-
morrow Aug 10, at Frankenberry
Park, located in Frankenberry town,
well equipped with fine dancing / a.
wilton and refreshment stand. The
livery hacks will convey passengers to
and from the grounds at reasonable
rates and good ordcrwill be maintain
IN
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AN IMPORTANT ITEM.

Do not waste your money on vile,
watery mixtures compounded by mex
perieneed persons when A. NJ. Gilbert
sole agents, will give you bottle Of
Otto's Cure free Of charge. IL You
have coughs, colds, asthma, consump-
ton, or any disease Of the throat and
lungs, a few doses Of this great guar
anteed remedy viii surprise you. Hold
a bottle Of Otto's Cure to the light and
observe its beautiful golden color and
thick, heavy syrup. Samples free
large bottles SOC. "a. M. GILBERT 4
Bro. I2N. Queen st
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rnERE ARE pRopLE IN raIs Town

who always buy their ice cream from
us because they are snre Of uniform
quality. There is nothing that varies
50 much in character as the ice cream
that the majority Of dealers dispense.
Our ice cream can always be relied up
on for richness as it receives personal
attention. If we have not served you
vet try our delectahle. We bank on
is quality Louis =. BROWN.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
GUARANTEED CURE.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DIR, Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
upon this condition. If YOU are af-
fiicted with i Cough, Cold or any
LING, Throat or Chest trouble, and
will use this remedy as directed, Civ
ing it fair trial, and experience no
benefit. you may return the bottle and
have your money refunded. Wecould
not make this offer did we not know
that DR.. Kings New Discovery could
be relied on. 1t never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at E. G. Williams,
Jr. & Co. Drug Store. Large size SO 3
and Sl.00.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
NOW Is THE TIME

When moths begin to get in j" their
work. and if you want to save your
woolens, carpets, &c, from the ravages
of this pest, you can get nothing more
sure to kill them than COAL TAR
CAMPHOR, which is much cheaper
than camphor, and more effective. A
large supply Of above article just re-
ceived at "A. M. Gilbert & Bros, Drug
gist, u N. Queen street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
THE INWoOp FAIR.

The third annual exhibition of the
Berkeley County Agricultural Associa-
ton will be held next week at lnwood
August 22d, 23d, oath and 25th
Every arrangement for the comfort Of
visitors has been made at this beauti-
full grove, and an interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged for each
day. Among the other attractions is
a baby show for Tuesday; Wednesday
the famous Indian band from Carlisle
will be present; thursday there will be
bicycle races; Friday there will be q
Tournament and a ladies' riding con-
test. Jefferson county should send q
big delegation to Inwood, for the Berke-
ley people have always been liberal
patrons Of Morgan's Grove. The Cum
berland Valley Railroad will give ex-
cursionrates, -Shepherdstown Register.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
Rgos1vED THEIR DIPLOMAS.

Tie persons interested in the Univer-
sity Extension lectures, given here last
winter by DR.. ehas. Robinson, will no
doabt be glad 10 hear that the ladies
who passed lie examination, have re-
eeived their diplomas. The successful
ladies are Miss Stribling, Miss Kate
Wisner, Miss Ilenshaw, and Miss
Fitz.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
CONSOLIDATION oP rWo }. Z 3. PeEpERg

CONSOLIDATION OFTw6 b 90 FEEDERS
The consolidation Of the Ohio and
Mississippi and the Baltimore and
Southwestern railroads into one corpcr7
alton will be effected about November
Ist. This determination was reached
at meeting Of the officers Of the com
panies and also of the Baltimore and
Ohio. which is the parent line of both
corporations, held in Cincinnati on Sat
urday. Il has been the intention Of
the Baltimore aud Ohio officials 10 con-
solidate these roads into one line ever
since the control Of the Ohio aud Miss
issippi was secured through the aid q
the English stockholders. +. r. Bacon,
now president Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern, will, it is said. be
chosen p esident Of the consolidation
as soolf as the action Of the officers IS
ratified by the stockholders.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
STATE LIBRARIAN.

Governor Maecorkle has appointed
Gen. Ned Wood Of Charleston State
Librarian. He is prince Of good
fellows, competent and Democrat Of
the strictest seal. The appointment
is good one, and ought 10 give gen
eral satisfaction Gilmer County Ban
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18
THE PLACE 70 GO.

Lonis Bell has added another first
class workman % his tonsoral force
and wants you t. give him call.
Hot and cold water baths daily. If
you want good work 90 toa first-class
shop this Is the one TO 20 10.
Il . -,
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BILL oPPARE FOR TO DAY.

The Bon Ton Restaurant will serve
in fine style today Squirrel, Eel,
Bass, Oysters, Soft Crabs, Deviled
Crabs, Hamburger Steake, Spring
Chickens, Ham Eggs, etc. g. +
Schlotterbeck, Prop'r.
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isn't she beautifull'' Occasional
" one hears this expression, as lady
with strikingly lovely complexion
passes along the street. Doubtless
She uses the Famous Blush Of Roses
manufactured by Miss Flora A. Jones,
South Bend, Ind.
Supplied by A. NJ. Gilbert & Bro. for
75cts. per bottle.
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CHURCH SERVICE.

Mr.. H. r. Hundley, theological
student of Grocer seminary, viii preach
in the Baptist Church next Sabbath
evening. Subject "True Greatness. :
Services begin ESQ P. M.
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the bill be brought forward in 1sgi
for the construction Of a public build
ing at Huntington, for the aecomaaa-
ton Of the postofiice and other gov
Nrnment Offices. The total cost is not
to exceed 10000 Charles Town FFee
Press.
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THE UaAnrIoN Of THE WORLD.

The level process gasoline stove is
the Worlds Champion Everybody
happy that uses them, For sale BY
J W, r. Fisher. King Street.
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cam al JoHN HEI.f.ER.

Ifyou are in want Of Buggy, Phm
ton, Surrey, Dayton 4 top Or no top
business wagon | have them and mean
to sell Call on John Heller.
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WAR CLAIMS. FROM WEST VIRGINIA.

Besides number Of pension AMI
war claim bills introduced by Senator
Faulkner Monday was one. providing
for the payment of $13,738. 80 to the
County Court Of Berkeley county, as
compensation for the use and occupa-
ton Of the courthouse and county Jail
at Martinsburg by the United States
Army from October /, 1861, 10 April,
1865. Mr.. Faulkner also introduced a
hill to pay the trustees Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church at Harper 5
Ferry So, 900 for the occupation and
final destruction of the church build-
ing by United States troops during the
late war. Another bill provided for
Athe payment Of 800 to the trustees
q the Presbyterian church at Spring
field, Hampshire county, for rent Of
the church building by United States
troops during the war. Similar bills
for rent were introduced to pay trus-
tees of Trinity Methodist Episcopal
church at Martinsburg $1,000 trus-
tees Of Methodist Episcopal church at
Flat Woods, Braxton county, 81 200
for rent and destruction Of their church
by United States troops; to. pay truss
tees Of German Evangelical Lutheran
M
church at Martinsburg $500 for rent
and destruction Of their church build
ing during the war to pay the trus-
tees Of the Methodist Protestant church
It Middleway, Jefferson county, ST.
$50 for rent by the United States
troops, and to pay Bishop Kahn, trus-
tee Of the st. Joseph's Catholic church,
Martinsburg, $3.50 for rent and dam
age to said building BY the United
states troops during the war
Senator Faulkner also reintroduced
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18

Lee n. Gooey defes competition in
the laundry line. All his work Is first
elass.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18

For the best Wheat and Fertilizer
Drills. buy the Tuscarora. built b
John Fiiz. Call and see il.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18

We regret learning Of the Illness Of
Mrs. W. H. II. Flick, who has been
confined to her bed for nearly week.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-08-18

Casting, Plow Points, and all kinds
Of repairs for sale by John Fitz.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12
lThe Size OF Alllgators.

have seen numerous specimens Of
our saurian no longer than an Or
binary lead pencil, says writer in
the Century; this was in the season
OF their Matching. have also seen
few living specimens about sixteen
feet in lengtffio In the summer of
1875 obtained from the late Effing-
ham Lawreneey member OF Congress
and Commissioner from Louisiana to
the Centennial Exhibition, the dried
skin of an alligator which, after at
least fifteen inches had been cut from
the end of the tail, still measured
seventeen feet ten inches in length.
Allowing more than six inches by
shrinkage in drying, this monster Of
his kind, alive, must have measured
moresthan twenty feet. He was killed
in the lower part Of Bayou La
fourche.
Probably the largest alligator ever
seen in Louisiana was killed in a
small lake on the plantation of II. j.
Feltus, in Concordia Parish. Ac-
cording to the statement OF Mr.. Eel
tus, now of Baton Rouge, this speci-
men measured twenty-five feet in
length. The great reptile had long
been famous for miles around, having
destroyed numbers Of hogs and
hounds owned in the neighborhood OF
his retreat. He had become so wary,
from the number of Intellectual shots
fired at him, as to be almost unap-
proachable. Finally he fell victim
to long shot fired from Mississippi
rife in the hands of Mr.. Feltus, who
had persevered in hunting him, hav-
ing been the greatest loser by his
depredations. The huge carcass of
this reptile was towed to the bank by
boat. 1t required the strength of
a pair of mules and stout rope to
haul it ashore, where the measure
ment was made with the result noted
ahOVp
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12

Ia the afternoon the old man came In
with a blacksnake a little over three
feet long. The RATHER was nearly
two feet longer.
NOW" he says, "I'll show seu how
it's d0ne,"
And he put thee blaeksnakc into
the box with the RATHER. gs Nsog
Both snakes seemed to be consider
ably agitated. The RATHER shook his
tail with an angry whizz, and stuck
out his tongue In a menaclng way,
and the blacksnake squirmed around
and made several feints with his tail.
The RATHER was angry and coiled him
self to strike, but before he was quite
ready the blacksnake had taken a
hitch around the rattler's neck with
his tail and began to haul taut. The
RATHER 5writAed and squirmcd and
tfitimpea himself around, but all to
no spufbbSe. The blacksnake kept
his hold and drew tighter. Finally
the contortions of the RATHER ceased.
He was dead. The blacksnake held
on five minutes longer, then calmly
unfolded his tail and curled himself
up in corner of the box.
"There" said the old man, tri-
umphantly. Hereafter when / tell
you anything about snakes you can
put 1t down as fact. "LPdhxsutawney
Shirt.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12
Had a Joke on the Lawyer.

When Cardinal Gibbon was bishop
of Richmond, Va, he happened to be
the defendant in relation to some
church property. When called to the
witness stand the plaintiffs lawyer,
a distinguished legal luminary, after
vain endeayors to involve the witt
ness in contradictions, struck upon. a
plan which he thought would annoy
the bishop. He thereqpon questioned
! thu. right of DR.. Gibbons to the title
OF Bishop of Richmond, and called on
him to prove his claim to the office.
The defendants counsel, of course,
objected to this as irrelevant; but the
bishop, with a quiet smile, said he
would comply with the request IL
allowed half an hour to produce the
necessary papers. This being allowed,
the bishop left the courtroom and re-
turned i'm twenty minutes with a
document which he proceeded to read
with great solemnity, all the more
solemn as the paper was in Latin.
The plaintiffs lawyer pretended to
take notes. lndustriously bowling his
head once in awhile as If in acquiesc-
ence, and seeming perfectly convinced
at the end.
When the reading was finished he
announced that the papal bulls just
read were perfectly satisfactory, at
the same time apologizing for his ex-
pressed doubts. The next day, says
the Halifax On. So Mail, it leaked
out that the bishop, unable to find
the papal bull at his residence, had
brought to the court and read Latin
essay on "Pope Leo the Great" writ
ten by an ecclesiastical student and
forwarded by the President of the
college as a specimen OF the young
mans skill in Latin composition.
The smart lawyer never heard the
last Of 1t. .sl"D
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12
The Sultan of Johore.

A little party of Americans have
paid visit to the Sultan OF Johore,
and one of their number has given an
account of their expedition from
Singapore, which presents some pic
turesque details. The hospitable
Sultan sent. out his state barge,
manned with Malays in canary-col-
ored suits, to meet them, and at the
landing pier they were received by
1.-The Illustrious Secretary of the Sui
TAM whose title and name are "Dato
Ldti) Abdul Rahman." -
He is a Commander. of the English
Order of st. George and st. Michael,
and is stated to speak Malay, Chi
nese, English, French and German
with equal fluency. The Sultan, who
is said to have inherited the other
day from the late Sultana "a million
and hall of this worlds goods" APP
pears from this narrative to be a
spfospeFotis person. The hall, APP
preached by a marble reception-room,
In which the company were enter
tanned at banquet, is described as
$50 feet in length.
Every article of the service for
seventy persons and sixteen courses
was of gold, and one course was
served on "the celebrated Ellenbor-
ough plate" At the table the Sui
tan remarked: "We are all temper
ance folk in tins Mohammedan coun-
try. See, all l drink is pineapple
juice"
His'guests gazed about the table
and found that the foreigners were
the only persons who were drinking
wines provided for them. 1t is q
noteworthy fact that the subjects OF
this Malay Sultan. of the Sultan
State, are principally Chinese. They
are, it is stated, allowed to come tc
Johore and settle on the best pieces
of land they can find unoccupied.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12
HOW the Rlaci.snaI,e Flehts.

"You wouldn't believe mes" said
old Jacob Bloom, of Laurel Runs taya
gang of woodsmen the other day
"you wouldn't believe me IL I'd tell
you the blacksnake is boss among
snakes in this country, but it's fact.
A blacksnake will whip any other
kind of snake you can trot out and
not half try"
Some of the boys laughed and said
they didn't think blacksnake would
be i. in it with rattlesnake at all.
There was large rattlesnake in the
camp which the woodsmen kept in q
box with a glass cover ON to amuse
themselves with after working hours.
Jim Brewer, OF this place, who
happened to he there at the time and
heard Mr.. Blooms observations, chip
ped in and said:
"I'll bet a blacksnake would not
last long II you'd put him in the box
with that RATHER"
Wouldn't" exclaimed Bloom.
why, he'd choke the RATHER to death
before ne knowed what happened TO
him, ans in order to convince you Of
the fac I'll go out an capture a
blacksialH and show you"
The INFECT was then dropped and
the boysforgot II, but about o'clock
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12
CHINESE DRUMMERs IN WIGS.
Acknowledged California Merchants Doing
XNIthnnt Hirh- Priced White Labor.

Acknowledged California Merchants Doing
without High-Priced White Labor.
The Chinese have discovered an
other way Of competing with white
men. For years the merchants in
Chinatown, particularly those manu-
featuring cigars and clothing, have
employed white men at large salaries
to drum up interior trade. The mer-
chant, realizing the strong feeling
against his countrymen, knew that 1t
would be hard for him to do business
personally with white merchants.
Many OF the interior merchants,
while they were ready i. to patronize
the Chinese firms, did not like the
fact known, and when a Chinaman
dressed in his national costume called
upon him he was inclined to avoid
being seen with him. With the
white drummer, however, the San
Francisco Call says, it was different.
The latter could register at any Of
the hotels, and, after selling man a
bill OF goods, could invite the Gus
toner to drink or take dinner with
him, an invitation none would accept
from a Chinaman.
"A few months ago, however, the
Chinese merchants began to discharge
their high-salaried white drummers
and travel on the road themselves,
or filed the vacancies with their own
countrymen. Little Pete, 0fL9ury-
bribery fame, who is heavy pro-
ducer in Chinatown, was one Of the
first to inaugurate the new custom.
He fitted Chinese employe out in
American clothes, furnished him
with a well-fltted wig and sent him
out on the road. The venture was a
success, and Little Pete soon found
his business progressing as well as
when he employed the white
drummer.soio
In his American dress the general
appearance of the Chinaman, which
is so Objectionable to the whites, was
almost hidden. In this attire, and
with no queue visible, the interior
hotel-keeper made no objection to
him, and he was therefore allowed II
extend tthe,same business courtesies
to the white customers as the white
drummefS.
Other Chinese firms soon adopted
the new custom and now there are
nearly fifty disguised Cinnamon
travelling up and down this State as
drummers. The presence Of numer.
Gus Cinnamon wearing wigs and
American clothes has been noticed
lately in this city, but few could ex
plain a reason for il.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-01-12
Ortolans.

Perhaps the greatest refinement In
fattening is exhibited in the manner
of feeding ortolanS. The ortolan is
small bird, esteemed great delicacy
by Italians. 1t is the fat OF this bird
which is so delicious; but it has a pc
culiar habit of feeding, which is OPP
posed to its rapid fattening-that is,
that it feeds only at the rising OF the
sun. Yet this popularity has not
proved an insurmountable obstacle to
the Italian gourmands.
The ortolanS are placed in warm
chamber, perfectly dark, with only
one aperture in the wall. Their food
is scattered over the floor Of the
chamber
At certain hour in the morning
the keeper Of the birds places a Ian
tern in the oritice of the wall; the
dim light thrown by the lantern on
the floor of the apartment induces
the ortolans to believe that the sun
is about to rise, and they greedily
consume the food upon the floor
More food is now scattered over il,
and the lantern is withdrawn.
The ortolans, rather surprised at
the shcrtness of the day, think it
their duty to fall asleep, as night has
spread his sable mantle round them.
During sleep, little of the food being
expended in the production Of force,
most of it goes to the formation Of
muscle and fat. s.
After they have been allowed to
repose for one or two hours in order
to complete che digestion Of the food
taken, their keeper again exhibits
the lantern through the aperture.
The rising sun second time illumi-
mates the apartment; and the birds,
awaking from their slumber, apply
themselves voraciously to the food on
the floor; after having discussed
which, they are again enveloped in
darkness. Thus. the sun is made to
shed is rising rays into the chamber
four or five times every day, and as
many nights follow its transitory
beams. The ortolans, thus treated,
become little balls OF fat in few