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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
The typewriter Gets All

RAvENswooD, W. Va, Oct. "a
Cride Haymored, formerly of this
county, died in California last week,
worth 300, 900 He left all this money
to his typewriter, Mrs. Billiard. His
relatives here will contest the will.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

NEW York. Oct. 24-The Heralds
Montevideo dispatch says: News has
been received from Rio Janeiro that
FREDERICK Guilbermo de Lorena has
been proclaimed provisional president
VI Brazil by Admiral Mello, in com
Inand of the insurQent fleet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The trial Of James Duffy, his wife,
and John Barke, for the murder of old
Mrs Higgins, Mrs. Duffy's mother,
at Harrisville, Richie County, result
ed in a verdict of not guilty. 1t is
said the verdict met the approval of
the court and the public also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
pe,troyed the Moorish rrenche..

MADRID, oct. PA dispatch from
Melilla says: The Spaniards made o
rortie and destroyed the Moorish
trenches. Within the Spanish territory
there was no fighting. The war Off
Gals refuse to give out any news about
the campaign.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
ordered the Trade Mark Registered

WASHINGTON, Oct 24.-Justice Brad
ley of the circuit court has issued a
peremptory writ of mandanus. requir-
ing the commissioner of patents to reg
ister the now famous Palmetto tradJ
mark to be used on the dispensary
LIQUORS of the state of South Carolina
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
A Fire Des,roys Several Bufdinss.

SAN Francisco, Oct. GA fire that
broke cut in D. A. MeDonald's planning
mill and lumber yard on s1ear street
consumed the entire plant and burnt
through the block to Stuart street, de-
stroyed Robinson's Wheel mandatory,
James Kemp's Office and store fixture
works. the Swift Planning mill. H.
Crockard a. Sons boat building estah-
lishment and several small buildings
Total loss over 100000, with little in
e,1ronca
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
Prepared For pusInes..

PORTLAND, Or, Oct. 25.-The Puget
Sound National bank of Everett, Wash,
and the First National bank of Ellens-
burg. Wash. which closed their doors
during the recent financial panic have
reopened for business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Oct 23.-
Joseph Givens, a well-known school
teacher of this county. was fined for al.
legged brutal treatment of one of his
pupils, James Dixon. The trial was
before a Justice.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

LOUISVILLE. oct. 25.-Harold. tho
sire of Maud 5. died at Woodburn farm.
Ny, where he passed his life and made
his great reputation in the stud. Ho
was foaled in 1854 Up to 1892 he had
placed 81 trotters and 4 PAGERS in the
a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The Democratic organs and stump
speakers deceived the people last fall
by concealng the true attitude Of that
party upon the tariff. Republican
voters may be excused for being i'm
posed upon once, but if they permit
themselves to be deceived a second
time they deserve to bear the brunt Of
the hard times their folly has brought
upon them. Cumberland News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

New ORLEANS. Oct 25.--In tho Mis-.
sissippi Valley railroad yard three tanks
Of gasoline and car Of gasoline and
powder exploded, producing concus.
sion that was felt throughout the city.
No lives lost Loss 400 900
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
Cut With a Butcher Knife.

MUNcIE. Ind, Oct. ga fight oc-
furred at Montpelier in which Will
Taylor, a glassworker, was fatally cut
with butcher knife in the hands of
James Duffy. local tough. Duffy
has SO far escaped arrest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

PARKERsBURG. w Va Oct 81. Steps
are to be taken at once for the impelch-
ment of Judge Brace of the circuit
court of Fayette county. 1t is charged
that Judge Brace. while district at
torney of the county during the time
the court refused to grant liquor
licenses. nolled indictments against A.
e. Austed, who had in defiance to the
law, established several saloons. for
$3.50. 1t is believed the Judge will re
SIGN
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

RAvENswooD. w. Va, Oct. "a
Cride Haymored. formerly of this
county, lied in California last week.
worth 100000. He left all this money
to his typewriter, Mrs. Billiard. His
relatives here will contest the will.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

An interested public would be pleas
ed to know the name of that prom
nent official, not cabinet officer" who
gives out the authoritative statement
of Mr.. Cleveland views" on various
subjects. 1t is not matter of great
moment, bat an idle curiosity which
prompts lis to mention the subject.
We are aware that our Democratic
Chief Executive is quite exclusive in
his ways, and that he hedges himself
about after the fashion of kings and
emperors, seeing only those high in
authority, hence, the desire to see the
name of the favored one in cold type.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

We suspect that when the patronage
pie is cut again, Senator Morgan will
be sorry he said it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Miss Democracy does not seem to
be able to decide whether she has her
hat on straight or not.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Campbell will soon find that he was
a good prophet when he said that this
was not a good year for a Democrat to
run for office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

There are too many Democratic can
didates running for "vindication" to
bring success to their party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Democratic Senators showed their
cloven hoof when they voted to sus-
tain Cleveland in his corrupt bargain
with Van Allen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The Democratic campaign commit
tees are finding that it costs money to
blow the trade trumpet these hard
times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The Baltimore Sun calls the Demo
cratic compromise one cowardly make
shift in place of another.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Hill is striking for the Presidency,
and German is standing aside, shiver-
ing in his shoes with envious ague.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
NIollie Morgan the Winner.

LONDON, Oct. 26.-Mollie Morgan
won the Cambridgeshire stakes, Rae
burn second, Prisoner third. TheI 9
were 20 runners
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The New York Press insists that
Cleveland has Congress around his
neck, instead of on his hands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Lee II. Vance, of Clarksburg, and
Hugh b. McCracken, of Warrington,
have been commissioned postmasters
of their respective towns.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

A rundown collar, presented to
Senator Hill by His Majesty, Grover,
will be feature of the winter styles,
it is rumored.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Campbell is in a good humor over
the Ohio situation, says press dis
patch. Larry Neal is not feeling so
happy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Hill is giving Senatorial courtesy
case of delirium tremens that bids tar
to become chronic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Grover did not seem to be inclined
to put his head under the compromise
axe, but in a week he will prefer it to
the scaflold of defeat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

President Stevenson says the
Senate rules must stand, David B.
Hill to the contrary, Notwithstanding.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The so-called Sherman law was a
compromise and it is safe to assume
that no Republican Senator will be
caught in another such net.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Another West India cyclone was
masquerading along the Atlantic coast
this week. 1t was not so destructive
as its predecessors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
VII, Make Good the shortage.

SEATTLE, Wash. Oct. 25.-The bonds
men of Adolph Krug. the defaulting
city treasurer, together with the banks
of this city, have made arrangements
to return to the city treasury $l22, 900,
the amount of the shortage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The Democratic Donkey will find
that oats will not be quite so plentiful
after the fall elections. for the people
will certainly turn him out in the wet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The Gold Reserve Increased

WASHINGTON. Oct. 26.-The gold re-
serve of the treasury is nearly 81 ,000,-
600 higher than it was four days ago.
1t is now $50, 629. 0S5.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The reason they call the Senate an
august" body is that they have done
nothing since August, and they did
nothing then but meet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

THE MARKETS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Rear Admiral
Walter W, Queen expired suddenly at
his home in this city, aged ~ years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Dan. Voorhees, is in great danger OF
n rear-end collision with his old silver
record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Hills little list of cloture- favoring
Senators is making the teeth of the
old timers beat lively chatter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

One would have thought Senator
PETER would have favored the compro-
mise, but he don't; it was too fiat for
him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

WASHINGTON, Oct, 23,-The president
has sent TO the senate the following
names as postmasters for West Vir-
ginia: Lee H. Vance, Clarksb1rg; Hugh
B. McCracken. Warrington,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

There seems to be deadlock in the
Corbett- Mitchell caucus.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

1t is announced that Gov. Flower
will stop the Corbett- Mitchell fight,
but as he cannot put a check valve on
their tongues, the country will still
suffer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

You cannot expect the silver men
to lay down their hands when they
hold straight flushes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

New York sent nearly an hundred
thousand people to the Worlds Fair
last Saturday. 1t is hoped the two
towns will now be more neighborly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

How nicely the Democrats are re-
deeming their pledges, we dom think.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

BENTON, No, Oct. 2i.-Fire IN the
business portion Of tho city caused
loss of S8j coo One man receives
burns from which he died.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

BY the way, what can have become
of Ingalls,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

To compromise, or not to compro-
mise, is not the question now.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

How about that extra session which
was to last only two weeks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The outlook in Ohio grows brighter
and brighter as election day draws
near. Governor Mckinley feels much
encouraged by the prospect for glo-
rious victory for protection.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Even Mexican financiers want the
repeal bill to pass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Van Allen is out $50, 600, but he is
Ambassador to Italy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

We are threatened with the infic-
ton of new trial for Briggs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

The Veragua relief fund is suffering
from a severe case of cholera morbus.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

President Cleveland is entitled to
the floor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Hill seems to be trying to out Car
Reed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Founder Of the Knight, Of Honor Dead.
LOUISVILLE. Oct. 2j.-James A. De-
maree. the founder OF the knights Of
Honor, died suddenly a. his residences
In this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
THE BRIDGE GAVE WAY.


BROOKLYN, Ind, Oct 25.--The center
section of the Coon brides Being erected
over White river at Henderson Ford,
two miles from here, gave way. J. V.
Beele of Brooklyn, fell 90 feet. his nacl;
was broken; William F. Pitsell OF
Daleville, Ind, injured internally
probably die: j. E. Marion. spine IN
jured; Thomas Scoggins, Morgaatown,
Ind head badly bruise |; Albert Harvey
BROOKLYN, bad hip bruise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
Forty Head Of Horses DESTROYED.

LEMARs, Ia, Oct. PA fire in Cork
orup's livery stable consumed 40 head
of horses and destroyed 100000 worth
of other property.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

50, 900 majority for Mckinley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
o. Trial 70. Numbering Ill. Father.

HUNTINGTON. w Va, Oct. "a. The
principal case to be disposed of in the
Lincoln county criminal court, which
is now in session, is that of Charles
Brumfield, charged with numbering his
father more than year ago. Charley's
father was AL Brunfield, member of
the Mccoy gang. which for so long
waged war with the Hatfields across
the Kentucky border, and a man of
villainous temper. Charley went to
his fathers home one day and found
him beating his mother Charl ey in
terfered and finally put winchester
ball through the old mans head He
escaped to Tennessee, where he re
manned until short time ago, when he
was arrested and brought back to stand
trial. Public sentiment is with the
ul lsOueT
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Hundreds of idle mill operatives in
Lowell, Mass, are on the verge OF
starvation. Many get only one scant
meal a day. On Wednesday of last
week the Aldermen visited the city
yard, where the unemployed were
clamoring for work, and heard stories
of suffering and starvation that made
them turn away heartsore. In the
face of all this the tariff smashers go
on with their nefarious work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
Six Hundred Men Thrown Out.

WHEELING, Oct 2i-The Mingo Steel
and Iron mill at Mingo Junction has
closed down indefinitely. Six hundred
men are thrown out of employment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
The Socialist Congress.

COLOGNE. Oct. 26.-At the session of
the socialist congress Herr Singer re-
lated in detail the labors of the socialist
party in the reichstag, which the. con-
gress formally approved.
Reorganization of the Western Association
CHICAGO, Oct 26.-The reorganiza-
ton of the Western Baseball associa-
ton is being discussed at the conference
at the Grand Pacific hotel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
: AT THE cHu..cH DOOR.
Ono Man Shoots Anot. err in a Quarrel Over
Money Matters.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Oct. 24-In
the little town of Guyandotte. two
miles east of this city, is all excitement
over terrible murder that took place
there. The affair occurred in front of
the NJ. E. church, just at time when
people were going to services. 1t was
the result of an old feud between two
negro BARRIERS. Owen Pleasant and Mil
lara Wellman.
The two had met on the street and
Wellman dunned Pleasant for 81 he
said Vas due The latter claimed that
the bill was paid. and in the dispute
Wellman pulled knife and slashed
Pleasant in the right side, producing an
ugly looking wound He then ran ami
was pursued by Pleasant, who drew a
revolver, and when Wellman was pass
ing the church he fired twice at him.
The second shot took effect. the ball en-
tering between the occipSal bone and
the first bone of the spine in the back of
the head and producing instant death.
At least 10 people saw the affair. and
the assistant marshal. Edgar Suffer,
hooked on and arrested Pleasant, who
was quickly brought to Jail i'll this
t.ity
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28
- ---7----
A New Kind of bird.

HUNTINGTON. w. Va, Oct. 2i.-There
is on exhibition at the Huntington
Driving park curiosity in the shape
of bird William Bell shot and
wounded the singular looking inhabi-
tant of the air as it was flying over the
grounds and was almost frightened to
death when he looked at it. 1t is three
feet i'll length from tip to tip and has
the exact face of monkey Its body
is like that of an owl and it has vii
famous looking claws. 1t will attack
dogs and cats. and even made after
Gibson when it struck the ground.
Old men by the score, who have looked
at it, say that they never saw such a
looking bird before
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

A Colorado town has sent a silver
brick to Senator Allen in recognition
of his efforts in behalf of the white
metal. He will now use it to shampoo
the head of Frances Folsom S husband.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-28

Silver still sticks.
The Progress., 1893-10-21


litical life. Banks, unequaled In his de
pertinent, was ms cool M summer cucum
Der; Aiken, his principal opponent, was
courteous and Rentlemanlike to all; Gid
dings wore n broad brimmed hat to shield
his eyes from the rays Of the gas chandelier;
Stephens of Georgia piped forth his shrill
responses, and Senator Wilson went busily
about whipping in
Meanwhile supply OF ham at the eat
ing counter below stairs was exhausted. the
oysters were soon after minus, and those
who had brought no lunch had to humble
ginger cakes. IL was remarked by good
judges that IA the morning advanced the
coffee grew weaker, suggesting possibility
the caterer could not distinguish between
cocoa and cold water, and only replenished
his boiler with the latter. There were mora
questions Of order, more backing people up
to vote. and an increase Of confusion. Men
declared that they would stick, while they
entreated others to shift, and ms daylight
streamed in upon the scene the political
gamesters had baggard and careworn coun-
tenances. The result Of the nights work
was no choice.
AT last, after nine long, tedious weeks,
the agony was over and Banks was elected. :"
RoBERT GRAVES.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
4 Historical Night.

gether too many small bottles for his own
good.
a Historical Night.
Some of the night sessions Of the senate
and house have been history making occa-
sions H. was night session which dem
onstratcd to the Republican majority of
the senate their inability To pass the so
called force bill, and when their quorum
failed and they could make no progress
against tho obstruction on the other side Of
the chamber they concluded finally 60 give
up the battle.
Efforts to pass laws concerning federal
management of elections have before this
resulted i'm critical moments and bitter
struggles in congress. The late Samuel j.
Randall made the beginning Of his great
reputation many years ago In filibustering
against what Is now known ~ the force
bill--a measure which proposed to place
troops at the polls in the south. The ma
jority of the house favored the bill OPP
posed to them were the Democrats under
the lead of Randall and few Republicans.
conspicuous among whom were three men
who afterward attained great celebrity
These were Garfield. Blaine and Charles
Foster.
The friends OF the bill were under the
leadership Of General benjamin +. Butler
IL was indeed n climax In which Greek was
pitted against Greek, and the fighting be
came fast and furious. Mr.. Randall was
the acknowledged leader Of the opposition
For three days and three nights he sat in
the house, directing his forces and persist
emily breaking the quorum. There were
many exciting scenes, and Mr.. Randall, at
that time comparatively n new man in con
gress. displayed those qualities Of leader
ship which afterward made him famous
At the end Of the 90 hour session General
Butler for the first time In his life retired
from the battlefield wornout, baffled and
beaten. In this struggle Mr.. Blaine, though
occupying the chair as speaker. gave Mr.
Randall much assistance and earned for
himself the friendship and admiration of
many southern people, which continued
till the day Of his death.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
Cats aud Suicide.

Now and then one sees paragraph de.
scribing how cat committed suicide by
getting in front of a street car and letting
the wheels go across its neck. A Boston
motorman does not believe In the suicide
theory. He says IL Is stupidity aud slow
thinking that costs the cat her life. Them
animals" be says. "gets confused. You
can see that they don't want to get hurt
no more nor man would, but when they
sees cars coming both ways, and horses and
wagons, and crowds on the sidewalks, and
hears the noises, they don't know which
way to 20. They lose their senses most at
night. because the lights seem to scare 'em.
Since I've been running trolley car I've
run over half dozen Of 'em, and they all
squatted down on the rails But they
didn't mean suicide"
The Progress., 1893-10-21

dant novices were
laughed down as
they attempted to
makcsome telling
point. while shy
old staRers lay In
ambush to spring
out armed with
point Of order
Emasculate con
servatives were
snubbed by fol
lowers of new
prophets, belliger-
ent south Irons =
glared 6ercely at
phlegmatic Yam
KEGS, one or two
intoxicated solons
gabbled sillily
upon every ques-
tion and sober
clergymen yawn-
ed NJ IL sleepy and
disuustptl with no
The Progress., 1893-10-21

thing about the
night session
which stirs up the
passions and the
worse sides Of pub
lie men. Just rs
men in private life
will do things IN
der cover Of dark
ness that they
would never think
of doing In day
light, so the night
sessions of con
gress produce n re
Taxation 81 dig
nifty and even u
moral turpitude
which could never
occur In the or
H. II