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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
THE FAIR Open.
President Cleveland Speaks and
Starts the Machinery.
A NOTABLE ADDRESS.
America Asks No Allowance on
the Score of Youth.

In the presence OF people from every coun-
try and cline, surrounded by his cabinet
ministers, high officials OF the great states,
the diplomats and Representatives Of foreign
nations. and a vast coneource of American
citizens, Grover Cleveland, president of the
United States, Monday, pressed the button
which released the great mechanical forces
of the Columbian expos ton. At once a
heavy salute from the guns of the United
States ship Andrew Johnson. pealed forth
the nations greeting, and 700 flags were re-
leased TO the breeze while a great wave Of
music pealed forth. Thus was the great
exposition formally thrown open to the
world.
1t was no ideal day which broke, Monday
morning. Clouds and fog made the morn
ing dismal one, but the ra had ceased.
Mud was everywhere, however, the heavy
rains of sunday having put the streets in very
poor condition.
Fair officials were up at daylight. They
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
WORK AND WORKERS.

Tue Union Pacific iroa workers strike wa $
declared OF.
THE strike OF tho Santa Fe mechanics, al
Topeka, was declared on
One-half OF the locked-out clothing cutters
in New York city returned to work The
other half will be given employment in a few
days.
Rich deposits of til are reported to have
been discovered in the State of Guam juato,
Mexico, by proprietor for a Philadelphia
syndicate.
IT is believed that all the coal miners in
Ohio will strike on May ist for an increase of
five cents per ton, which the operators have
refused to give.
The machinists in the Cotton Bell Rail
road shops at Tyler, Texas, struck because
the company refused to discharge the gen.
eral foreman.
THE strike on the Atch.son, Topeka and
Santa Fe road is causing something like a
"tie up at Kansas City. All cattle ship
ments have been refused. similar state OF
affairs is reported at Wichita and other
points on the line. Another gang of me-
chanics arrived in Topeka from Philadelphia,
20 take the places Of the striking shopmen.
and at Topeka the strike is practically
broken.
The negotiations at Toledo Nor the settle
ment Of the differences between the Ann Ar.
Dor Railroli AMI the locomotive engineers
have fallen through, the men psins unable
10 meet the complny's terms, that none of
tho present engineers should be discharged
without cause, and that the CID men must
nls applications and accept positions as they
may become vacant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
DISASTERS AND CASUALTIES

RICHARD yARBYKE and Issae Monros. still
men at a refinery at Lima, Ohio, were fatally
burned by the Blowing out OF a still.
The recent frost in Mississippi has either
killed or greatly injured the cotton. There
Is time TO replant, but in many sections there
Is no seed.
BY the capsizing of small boat, julius
Falk and Martin Arelt. young men OF Cleye-
land Ohio, were drowned. companion
was rescued.
THE victims OF the accident on the Bare
Rocks Railroad. near Somerset, Pa, number
cd five. Three persons are thought TO have
been fatally injured.
A BOAT containing three boys, name Balb-
win, was carried over dam IN the Raritan
river, near Bound Brook, New Jersey, and
two OF the lads were drowned
MARgAREr TOBIAS, aged III years, was
struck by a train and instantly killed, near
Tyrone, Pa. Near the same place W. J. Burk-
holder. aged 81 years, was caught between
two railroad cars and squeezed to death.
MATHEW HAMMELL and Joseph Opolisxi,
while ut work on tae tracks OF the PDiladel.
phia and Heading Railroad, near Bound
Brook, New Jersey, were struck by train
and instantly killed.
By the premature explosion Of dynamite in
Tyler Il Mcrurks coIiIery, near Pottsyiiie,
Pennsylvania, John Jones had an arm blown
Of, and, II If feared, sustained fatal injuries.
William Frantz and Wesley Frantz were also
dangerously injured.
The First Regiment Armory at Chicago
was destroyed by nre and Harry Johnson
and Walter Williams, eolored janItors, were
burned 70 death. IL. W. Latham and Chris.
Virgins, coiored walters, were probably
fatally burned. The loss TO property Is s2i5,-
900.
PARTITION wall In new electric light
building, at Cincinnati, collapsed. carrying
IA workmen into the cellar, a distance VI 40
feet. John Hull, was killed, and Frank
Weinewuth, Ed weinewuth. A. Sehumast
and Elijah johnson were fatally injured.
Three other men we're seriously injured.
AT Providence, Rhode Island, Edward Me-
Elroy, an insane man, entered sleeping
apartment Of ms home and, with razor, cut
tne threats OF his mother, his brother, aged
10 years, and III IS Healy, cousin. Inc
maniac was finally oyerpowered, after hard
struggle, by Pc lceman O'Bourke, who was
badly cut in the neck with the razor. II 10
believed that sIr,. AleElroy viii die, but the
iii
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
A New Gnlnea House.

To parts of New Guinea whole towns
are built ain the sea" The inhabitants
live in constant fear Of the bush tribes,
aud as protection against them con-
struct their houses just OIL the shore. A
traveller de scribes a summer villa which
he built after the native pattern at a cost
Of about $50.
Two chiefs undertook the work, aud
received little more than halt tho
money, and the laborers got the rest.
The traveller says; | dreS on the beach
a rough ground plan OF the house, show
ing the length and breadth, the divisioa
of rooms and the two verandas. Peter.
one OF the chiefs, measured the plan
with a piece OF cane, marking the length
and breadth, aud then rolled up tho
cane aud put It ia his pocket, or rather
In his bag, for Of course natives are not
provided with pockets.
He went home to his islanl, and Ia
few days came back with several large
canoes with all the necessary loyi. tim
Der, aud other materials lashed TO them,
including the sage palm leaves for tho
roofing, and the cane for splitting inio
laths; and when the house was flashed
there was little material left.
How he calculated 80 nicely cannot
say, but OF course he had had consider
able experiences in building native
houses. Not nail was used in the build
ing.
On the sea side the housn stood In
about tour feet OF water at low tide,
aud on the shore side was connected
with the beach by gangway. The
people have curious way Of driving
piles. We gave them rope, which they
fixed round the head Of the pile, leaving
tho two ends dangling.
Severai.natives got hold OF each end
and pulled alter nately, until the pile was
worked down to the required depth.
The piles are made OF white mangroye,
and In order to prevent the ravages Of
the cobra insect, it is best TO tar the
piles welI--or, better still though very
expensive-to copper them all over.
The flooring is of cane, the walls arc
made OF the bark or skin OF the palm,
and the roof OF the leaves OF the sago
palm, which have to be put on separate
ly, the leaves overlapping little, aud
on the outside are placed some branches
Of the coco4nut palm.
A house OF this kind Is quite rain
proof, aud if well constructei will keep
in good condition for at least two yeas.
-YaDkee Blade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

The ceremonies were opened Ly the rem
dering of the Columbian march. composed
by Prof John C. Paine. Six hundred in
struments swelled the sound. As the music
ceased the blind chaplain Of the United
States senate. Rev. Dr. W. III. Mlburn, was
led forward. He prayed for about ten min
utes. but what he said could scarcely be
heard. owing to the confused murmer OF
voices in the vast crowds. Following came
who recited w. A. Croffuts poem, THE
Prop hecy," composed for the occasion. 1t
tells in beautiful lines ofthe voyage of Colum-
bus. the doubts and fears of his crew, all of
which Columbus oyercame.
The orchestra rendered the Rienzle over
ture by Wagner, and the direetor-general
stepped forward. first bowling to the Presi-
dent and then to the assemblage. He de-
livered a lengthy address. which was to a
great extent history of the great exposi-
ton and a tribute to the master minds
which created the great buildings. The
national and local directors also came in for
their share of praise. The foreign nations
were eomplimented for their magnificent dis
plays. Turning to the President, Mr.. Davis,
concluded thus:
1T only remains for you to direct that
this exposition shall be opened to the
public, and when you touch this magic key
fN-d1itdS t4eslAtiSif Will start US fEso-
buttons and the activity Of the exposition viii
begin"
The Presidez. s-ose amid thunders OF APP
plause and received the great key from the
director-general with which to start the
machinery. He then read his speech.
The President said Il am here to join my
fellow citizens in the congratulations which
hefit this occasion. Surrounded by the
stupendous results of American enterprise
and activity and in view OF magnificent EVIL
denees Of American skill and intelligence. we
need not fear that these congratulations will
be exaggerated. We stand to-day in the
presence of the Oldest nations OF the world
point to the great achievements. we here
exhibit, asking no allowances on the score
OF youth.
The enthusiasm with which we eontem-
plate our wors intensifles the warmth of the
greeting we extend to those who have come
from foreign lands TO illustrate with us the
growth and progress of human endeayor in
the direction Of higher civilization We
who believe that popular education and the
stimulating Of the best impulses OF our citi-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06


were brought into action, with the beautiful
and melodious tones filling the air with
GLORY, Hallelujah" in honor of the event.
On the platform amid the dignitaries Of
the fair, Commissioner wermuth and his
stan, the whole body comprising forty-four
members, attracted no little attention. Herr
Wermuth, in gala uniform as privy coun-
cilor Of the German ministry OF the interior,
and Assistant Commissioner Herr FIa1tz
Bergia, in the cavalry uniform OF the Prus-
sian Landwehr, were in sharp contrast with
the other members ofthe commission in civic
dress, a distinguished body of men were the
enlightened German professors, who con-
stitute the commission in charge OF Ger
many's educational exhibit. The gentlemen
were attired In black robes similar to those
worn by the judges of the United States
Supreme Court Officials. Ceremony over,
Commissioner Wermuth led the President OF
the United States around the interior sec
ton of the German exhibit in Manufactures
Hall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
State Buildings Dedicated.

The Iowa State building was formally dedi-
cated in the presence OF large assembIage
0, the sons and daughters of the Hawkeye
State. The principal addresses were made
By Gov. Boies and seeSsary of State W. N.
Farland. The Iowa State Band Of fifty pieces
rendered the music.
The Missouri State building was also desii-
elted. The dedication speech was by Nathan
Frank, of the Missouri Worlds Pair c0mmis-
sion, and short addresses were made BY Gov
Stone and Rev. DR.. Robert A Holland. OF ST.
Georges Episcopal Church in st. Louis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
In THE STORMS PATH.
Much Suffering Following en- the Tor
nado at Cisco Texaz.

much SuHsring Following On the Tor
nado at Cisco Texas.
The only residence out Of 400 which es-
capped injury during the terrific tornado at
Cisco was that OF City Marshal Epplen. The
houses destroyed caught flre and score OF
people are believed to have been burned TO
death. This will increase the death List to
about fifty.
The streets are so full Of Debris as to pre-
vent the passage OF eyea foot passengers
For miles around there are traces Of tho
wreckage
The stock Of groceries available did not
suffice to give even seanty breakfast to the
suffering people. Trains from westherford
and other adjoining places. laden with sup
plies, arrived during the day.
Many homeless and wounded ones are
resting in ifnpr0y.sei tents, bot by far tie
greater portion are out In the open air with
nothing to shelter them from the cutting
WIND that has followed the storm Indiyic-
al estimates Of losses are now impossible,
except TO say that in nearly every instance il
IS total. many not even saving enough cloth
ing 10 protect themselves from the Indictment
weather.
Many Of the go or more injured will die.
A freight train waiting at the depot for or
ders was hurled completely from the tracks
and totally wrecked The engine, Weighing
over twenty tons. was completely turned
over. The brakeman was instantly killed
and the conductor died since from his in
juries-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
FATAL LANDSLIDE.
A Family Buried Und r Tons ofE,rth
in Pittsburg.


A large quantity Of earth and stone became
loosened from the bluff known as Boyd's Hill,
which lowers one hundred and twenty-five
feet above Second avenue, and crashed down
and upon two tenement-houses in the rear Of
Nos Isl and 253 Second avenue. solomon
Kelly. coal hsuler, his wife and four
children, ranging in age from three months
to fifteen years. had just finished their sup
per. and they were buried completely.
The firemen and a large detail OF police
were quickly at the scene. Mrs Kelly, with
her BABY in her arms, was found standing
apright and unconscious. The baby was
out slightly injured. The mother was liter
ally dug out Of the debris and sent TO the
hospital in a critical condition Saul Kelly
and the two boys were next removed, and.
although badly bruised, may possibly re-
cover, Fanny. a four-year-old girl. was
pinned to the floor by the hot stove and hor-
ribly crushed She died soon after.
james Rodbern's family Of eight, residing
in the adjoining building, were absent from
home and escaped injury. Their house Is
also complete wreck. The recent heavy
rains had loosened the stone on the side Of
the bluff
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

machinery was heard. The wheels of the
great Corliss engine in the machinery hall
began to revolve, the electric fountains in the
lagoon began to throw their torrents sky
ward, and all the vast forces quickened.
while from Lake Michigan came the boom Of
cannon.
on the German building rang out, and over
head in front of the exposition the flags
covering the gilded models of Columbus ar
rival. fell. When the thunders of applause
,ased the band played America" and the
exercises were at an end.
The President. vice-President, Duke of
veragua, worlds fair officials, generals of
the army, Gov. Atgeld, Mayor Harrison and
oilers, numbering 20 people, were then es-
corted to the third floor of the administra-
ton building, where an elegant collation. was
served. The President will leave for Wash
ington at five O'Clock Monday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

occasion of the memorable day and In a
manner thoroughly BETTING that potent
state which he has the honor to serve and
representa- fact it was gala day fer Ger
many at Jackson Park.
AT the moment Mr.. Cleveland pushed the
button that set the machinery in motion, the
chimes in the chapel Of Germany's represen-
tative building, on the Dor Ter OF the lake,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
0psning of the German Exhibit.

The participation Of the German empire in
the Inauguration of the big fair vas an eIab-
crate affair, which must DO accredited to
that country and its representatives. The
opening of the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
ton was celebrated by Privy Councillor wer-
muth. the imperial German commissioner.
- bis sfaa in grand style worthy Of the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
SPRING.

The sun mas kissei the siumbering buds
And walked the earth to glory,
Aroused from winters dreary sleep.
As in the fairy story
The princes kiss awoke the mail
When he in slumber found her,
Ami at the touch the sleeping world
Moved, rose and stirred around her.
Tie spring is here. In bush and tree
A hundred birds are singing;
The fower-buds swell, and from the eartt
A hundred shoots are springing.
We till the ground, we plant the seel
While balmy winds are blowing,
and pray Go 4 bless the harvest field,
And prosper all our sowing.
--Ena o. Wright, in Outing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

1t is said that buzzards are the best
scavengers in the cities along the Gull
of Mexico, and sometimes they are the
only ones. 10 some towns ten minutes
after bucket of refuse has been emptied
in a back yard there will be dozen OF
the big birds fighting for it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
4 Washout on Horse Head,
by FRANK w. CALKINs.

EARLY all the creeks
which are tributary
70 the two Chey-
enncs, the up pc T
Niobrars and t b G
North Platte Rivers
have their sources
among the "breaks
of a high, irregular
plateau, wi ich lies
like a vast, ragged
edged, wide-topped
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
WASHINGTON CELEBRATION.
Concentrating the lo4:h Anniversary
Of III, Inauguration.

The 10th anniversary Of the Inauguration
Of George Washington as President Of the
United States, was celebrated In New YORK
In a mora elaborate manner than similar
celebrations have been 10 recent years. Tn
der the command OF Captain John G.. Nor
man the following military and civic organ
zations assembled In front OF the sub treas
ury and formed in this order: Old Wash.
ington Continental Guards, representing
American forces Highland Guards, repre-
senting the Scotch troops Guards de Lafsy-
cite, representing the French troops; yeter-
an Zouayes, representing the Hsssians dis
mounted cavalry, representing the Washing
ton Light Infantry four posts OF the Grand
Army-Camp A. :. Williams, Sons OF yeter-
AIS Jefferson Pioneer Corps. 81. Georges
Battalion. Royal Block Beeeptory, l.. o. A
OF A, and Count Harrison, A. o. Y. Of A.
The procession formed and moved In the
same order as did the organizations I0i years
ago.
The military bodies appeared In uniform,
and the members Of the civil organizations
wore white gloves and red, white and blue
ribbons ia the lapel Of the coat They
marched up Broadway, thence 10 vesey
street and through the side entrance Of 81.
Paui's into the church. The chair used By
Washington bad been loaned for the oecs-
sion by Y B. southwick, and stood upon the
altar decorated with the national Tag.
Rev. W. N. Geer preached the sermon, and
was assisted In the special service BY Rev.
Morgan Dix
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

Professor Gar1cr says that ''atchoo' in
monkey language means warmth and
comloit-"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06
A BABES ROUGH RECEPTION,
Born During a Cyclone and Then Car
riei a Mile.

A despatch from Oklahoma, says The
total number Of persons who met death In
the storm now reaches ninety, and the In
jured number about two hundred and ATTY,
about ten per cent. OF them being fatally in
jnred. One OF the greatest scenes Of desola-
ton in the deyasted district is at the home
OF John Mullenix, in Payne county. Tho
large house, barns and other buildings are
completely gone, and the farm is stripped OF
every yestige Of fence, crops and orchards.
Mr.. Mullenir is fatally injured. Mrs. Null
Ienix and her new born child were carried
mile and laid all night on the rain soaked
ground. She is alive, but will die. Her
mother, Mrs. Oliver, and her brother, Davis
oliver, were both killed, as was her ten-year-
old son. The babe that had just arrived in
the world, however survived its rough re-
ception and bids fair to live. Over &c. 900
has already been subscribed as relief fund
TO aid the Survivors and to bury the dead,
and the amount will be doubled
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

COUNSEL Tor the locomotive engineers in
the Ann Arbor case have determined, in the
event Of their failure to secure a reversal Of
Judge Kicks decision By the Supreme Court,
TO appeal to Congress to amend the Inter-
State Commerce act in the interest OF the
labor organizations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-06

TIE new Earl of Derby, formerly known al
Lorl Stanley, of Preston. is a popular and
easy-going noblemsn, type of the ''jo lily
good fellow" While Governor General OF
Canada he was distinguished chiefly for his
love of outdoor sports
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-31

G. II. Bliss. Auburn. Ind. has design.
cd and had manufactured reform
charm. to be worn on a watc.l chain or
lady's necklace. 1t is made of clearest
crystal, surrounded by band of gold
plate. On one side is series Of six tri-
angles. three of them combining to rep
resent the stars and stripes and on the
other three are the letters r. II. and L.
The meaning OF these is the key to the
charm-Finance, Transportation. Land
the cardinal principles of the Peoples
party. Land is very properly made the
base that supports the others. but fl
nance, being of the most pressing i'm
pOrtance, is placed first. On the other
side of the charm embedded in the
crystal is green clover leaf. suggestive
of greenbacks and good luck Around
all this and hidden by the band. but
ingeniously made visible through the
| crystal. are the words, "A full lega1
tender money. The price is 30 cents
each. Bro. Bliss will send a sample to
the readers of the UNION for - cents.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-31
The Memphis Business College

Is at last on firm basis and is des-
tined to become one of the leading
enterprises Of this city. 1t has come to
stay. under the management OF COM
petcnt business men of this city whose
local interest will insure their best
efforts in its behalf. and whose known
business qualifications will make its
success certainty. 1t is calculated to
be Of much interest to the business men
and property owners Of Memphis and
vicinity. and they will be serving their
own best interests besides doing their
duty in fostering and encouraging the
enterprise in every way. Work will
soon begin on the building. and the
intention of the management is to have
it ready for occupancy before the first
of next November.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-31

The September Art Interchange is
an unusually full number both in text
and illustration. without emitting any
OF its five supplements. which include
delightful study of An Adirondack
Glade, and a decoration in color for /,
Rose Jar. consisting of seawced and
fish floating in the marine depths: what
more appropriate study could be found
for the summer days: Other supple
ments furnish new designs for EN-
broiderv and typography.
Among the most attractive articles is
one with illustrations. singing the
praises of Old Litchtield. with its
Colonial memories. with quite surprises
the busy reader.
Antocolski. the Jewish sculptor. just
banashed from Russia on account Of his
race. is the subject of another paper
with illustrations
The working department of Deco.
rative Art and The Home are not only
unusually full but also very interesting
showing that it is the policy and desire
Of the Art Interchange to give full
value for the thirty-tive cents it costs
1t will bc found on sale at the news
dealers, or sent on application to the
publishers. 9 DesbrOsses Street, New
Work
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-08-31
Prospect Grove.

Road work is the order Of the day.
Bud Flick has sold his hoop machin-
cry to kahoka parties.
l.. w. Miller was kicked by a horse
last week and is unable to be around
We understand that Mr. Miller is about
to rent the most of his farm for five
years.
There is to be a birthday dinner a,
VIM. BrOokhart's the 10Th. in honor OF
Mr.. BroOkhart. and reunion of the
children and other relatives.
The Brookhart cemetery fenced anC
grass cleaned off on the 18th.
w. G.. Grinstead has been on the sick
list. but is better
Tom HUNTER.