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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

Ernest Kohl, one of the leading civ
il engineers and railroad managers of
Germany, has made a careful colnpila-
ton of the railroad mileage of tho
world and lihds that the total is $751;
600 miles. and that between tho years
1887 and 1889 hlc inceasc was 5. 26
per cent. In Europe he finds one
mile of railroad for every twenty
seven miles of territory and 81 miles
for every ten thousand inhabitants.
In the United States the figures show
one mile of railroad for every 10 5
square miles Of territory and twenty
six miles for every ten thousand i'll
hablauts. The value of all the rail-
roads in the world is placed at $685.
Il5, 900. 600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

In the opinion of the New York
Commercial Advertiser one of the most
interesting of scieutific, or rather all
tl,rapologicaI, discoveries is the fact
that among all savage tribes the beau.
ties of the women are those who de-
part least widely from the best canons
of the beautiful as recognized by the
aesthetic Greeks. The obvious deduc-
ton from this fact, if it be established
that it is Il fact, is that the laws of
beauty are fuudamen ally the same
and that they are deeper than the
mere results of accidental cream
stance. The theme is one which it
were worth while to have carefully
followed out AMI studied,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
WORDS OF WISDOM.

Forgive fault, but do not forget it.
Fortune Is sometimes kindest when she
frowns.
In many man the stomach displace;
the heart.
Give man half chance and he will
take all OF it.
Do favor rather than receive one il
you would be free.
If you will inquire closely into the his.
DRY of ideal man You will fad that b.
dead.
Every time a woman gets up 10 har-
rangue in public, chivalry takes a step
nearer the grave.
When an old and neglected man sits
and looks into the fire he thinks more
truths about life than any book con-
tains.
A man is envied by the young men
when he marries belle, aud old men
know that she will never find his slip
pers for him.
TIE people who talk the most in pub.
lie about home influences are those
whose home coming makes the children
stop laughing.
A real tender hearted woman refused
to have poor dead bird put on her hat
at mlllner's recently AL took in its
place seven bird wings.
Women set the moral pace of the
world, and all through life q man is
looked upon as a moral wreck because
he does not enjoy the recreations of his
raother, wife or daughter. A man is
essentially different from woman in his
tastes, but no matter; he must accept
a wonsn's idea of morality, or it is de-
clared that he has no "depth of feeling"
or there is something else serious the
matter with him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
CHANGE OF VENUE.
A Ravishsr Taken From Court and
Disposed Of BY Judge L7noh.

A Ravisher Taken Pom Court and
Disposed of by Judge L7nch.
A despatch from Bow. ing Green, Ky,
soys:
Bob Harper has pail g penalty for the
assault upon Mss Aaisr son, and the people
feel that the terrible crime Las been avenged
Wien court opened the witnesses for the
commonwealth were examined, and Hon j.
c. Smms had just announced that ths con-
monw. alth VOL rest Judge Dulsney had
ret red 10 the witness room TO consult with
his witness, whsi mob entered the curt
room, armed with guns. 1t vas j st Il 40
o'ciock. The mob leaders seized tue we c
AM IRA eyed him from the courtroom. be
was taken to the fair ground one mile dir
tam
He was there lifted to the seat OF wagon,
aud allowed to make statement. He stouty
pro. este 1 his inncc snce and dieI game. Tne
wagon was pulled from under him at ll.51
O'Clock, and lie was pronouneed 10 bs dead
tea minutes latr Not shot was fired and
the crowd dispersed quietly. Ths mob was
composed of over ], 90 men.
Along tie streets lending TO the fair
groand. the NO men RUSHED to the Window
AMI much excitement was created In the
homes, but there was general sigh Of relief
when the crowd returned. ths people felt
lie the community he'd been 70 iesed Of %
awful Suspense,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

The fact that young men have little
chance in Canada as compared with
older men Is said 20 be the chief rea-
son why so many Canadian Young
men leave for the States. ais not
something like this the TACT on most
farms?' asks the Boston Cultivator.
"Does it not explain why the boys and
girls seek other work than the farm
provides as soon as they are of legal
age, if not before. In the city the boy
can get place, earn money and be
able to spend some part of it at least
as lie pleases. Would it not be better
for farmers if they allowed their boys
at home the same chance"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

he carelessly took stock of his surround
ings.
Near the bottom Of the row window
was open, and, by a geranium that
in a pot, the first and only flo yer he
had seen, girl was leaning lightly on
her elbow. Her soft, hazel eyes were
fixed on the opposite doorway.
Here woman with a red face aud
brandishing broom in her hand was
barring the entrance against herculean
man in a glisteniny oily frock.
al ak you agin', john Wade, sho IT.
ed he OF the oily, ''if you're agoin to
sea?"
AN I tell you agin', skipper, replied
a logged voice from tue interior, Il
amt agoin to sea-"
Then" cried the giant, wildly,
"what am / to do? Here's the vessel
read to sail an you askulkin'. But, as
my name is Bill Thompson, I'll police
ye."
He looked so big aud helpless in his
muddIe that the girl at the window,
who seemed used to SUCH scenes, smiled.
Looking up at her and seeing for tine
first time that she was in deep mourning,
the young man smiled also. Then a
thought appeared to strike him.
Gam l of any use2" he said to the
wearer of the oily. 81 want job"
The skipper looked at him doubtfully !;
he thought he was joking.
'If you're ready an willin', luy lad, :"
he said, you're of use. But if you amt,
you amt. Dye want berthi"
~ want everything" answered the
young man in n low tone. 'I'm home
less and pennies. But I'm lands
man
THAT amt bit o. consequence
What dye say Will ye gol It's for
eight weeks
~ don't care if it's for eight years
There's nothing to stop me here"
"Come on, then, cried the delighted
fisherman. "But stop; wno's goin' to
take your pay cardl What's your name,
my ladl"
"John Smith was the answer, and
his hesitation escaped the skipper.
swell, Smity, for fear o accidents,
some one Lad better take your money
v ho'Il We leave it within
The young man again looked up at
the window at the sweet, pure face
above him. The gaze of the rough sea
giant beside him followed his glance
"Oh, see!' he exclaimed "yon're
going to ask 1t, miss. Well. you know
where to go. O4d Tom Price is the
owner, au the name of the vessel the
Saucy Lass.
"Come on, Smith, no M IRE hankyin'
your sweetheart uil take your M 'ncy.,"
and he seized the newly shipped by the
arm.
At the word Sweetheart" the cheeks
of the girl at the window grew as red as
The geranium by her elbow. In
startled manner she stretched over the
sill.
"No, no., she cried in confusion, I'll
do not know the gentleman. IL"
But already Smith, with the hand Of
the skipper on his arm had been hur-
ried out of earshot, and before she could
reach the door the two had vanished
down the road.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
THE ROBBERS GOT HIS $4,000
Treasurer Johnson Was Bound and
Gagged and Locked in the Vault.


After bel force under threats of death
10 surrender between 81 900 and g, 600 10 two
masked men wao entered his Office in tho
Courthouse a. 6 o'c ocS, tounty Treasurer
John c. johnson, Vircqus, Wis, ives gagy.
cd and bound and lock d in his vault.
He was found there at II o'clock almost
dead. When Mr. john, on dill not return
home to supper his bro;hr started out in
scare h Of him. He could not find trace OF
the miss ng man. A posse was then organ.
lied, al at ii o'o ock some one thought OF
tue vault in the Treasurer's Office. IL was
opered and there on the stone floor, bLuad
and gagged, lay Mr.. johnson.
Tiea urer johnson said that at o'c'ock
there was knock at the door. he opened
il, and in the du was confronted by two
masked men with revolver. OGe OF the iu-
trudeis sa d.; Hold up your han and
don't open your mouth or you are deal
MAJ" Johnson complied
After scar hing him they compelled N
to open he big safe, from which they took
the IS, O0J Tn then bound johnson and
gagged him with a handkerchief aud pushed
MN into The vault. They locked up the vaut
and the gu side door of the Office.
Mr.. John son has served two terms as
treasurer, and was getting ready to turn
over the office and C Ssh TO mis- successor. he
remaiued later than usual at ths Office 10 fix
his LOO. His brother was also employed Ia
tue office.
Descriptions OF the robbers have been sent
in every direction, but 10 trace OF them has
yet been found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
HE MAY EXPLODE.
The Peculiar and Terrible Condition Of
Sufferer Prom Emphysems.

frederick OFT, patient in tbs City Hos
pital, Baltimore, is likely to explode at any
moment. OFT, wh1 is suffering from en-
physema, or air swelling, is now swollen up
to three or four times his normal Dimensions
and his skin is as tight as the cover of base
ball. The doctors say that unless death
comes in some other way, he Is bound to ex-
plode.
While working at the Adams Express
Company's stables he was caught between
moving car and wall and dragged about
ten feet. HIS rits were broken and the sharp
snis driven through his lungs. overtime hs
breathes any portion OF air which would
naturally be again inhaled is pumpel from
the lungs into tho tissues between the o 'sb
and skin. He now resembles a balloon aud
and with each breath his condition becomes
more serious. Til, doctors can do nothing
bot tap him, and though the air comes out
in pufs % goes in tw &c a. quickly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
To Prev nj Night Clughs.

Wnen coughing at night is particu.
larry troublesome the thorough warming
of the bed previous to its being occupied
will often avert al attac&. The taking
of a warm drink. preferably glass of
hot milk, before retiring, or better, after
getting in bed, is equally rs good. The
opportunity to warm bel is no, always
possible, but it is generally very easy to
procure hot drink of some kind, no
matter where one happens to be. Que OF
the incest ways to warm bed is by iron.
ing the lower sheet, AMI rs much OF the
upper Que as is thrown back when tee
bed is opened. After this is done quickly
draw up tine bed clothing ano place TIE
bottles of hot water or the old fashioned
warm log or bricks ia between the
ironei sheers Persons with co1sump-
ton aud heart disease walt secure untold
comfort and many restiul p'gAts ii tAeg
always 90 to WARN be Is 10 see& repJse.
Providence (R. H. Journa'.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
Tanning walrus Hides.

One OF the largest hides ever tanned
has Just como from the taunery OF 10
cal firm. It Is eight feet wide aud four.
teen feet long and weighs 700 pounds
It ia one OF dozcn or more wairus hides
brought to this city Eve yeas ago By .
whaler from the Arctic.
Twelve years ago experiments wers
made on the hide OF the walrus, and y
was conclusiyely proved that II could be
tanned. Then came the question OF
market for the leather wnicn was seldom
less than an inch In thickness. Loca
siiyersmiths found II an excellent sub.
stitute for the old-style emcrT wheel, aud
from the frst it was a success, used a.
a means Of polishing silverware aud sur
facing precious stones. Once use wa
found for it the price advanced until 10
1890 1t had reached Is pound. Othsi
firms commissioned captains Of wkaleu
10 secure hides for them, aud with CON-
potion the price Of the tanned hida
receded to IS a pound, at which figure
it is now quoted 10 the EsStern markets.
The green hides are enormous and
cumbersome, weighing from 500 to 1Os
pounds each. Tae process OF tanning
them Is the same as that used for ordin'
ary leather save that the walrns hides arr
laid away for six months out OF th'
twelve and It takes five yeaFs 70
complete the process Of curing. Tbs
average run OF the hides IN thickness u
from three to four inches when green.
whea tanned they run from two to thres
inches In thickness.
The hide spoken Of in the opening o.
the article is two inches in thickness
near the edges and in the center is over
four inches thick. The ueek Is at ieasi
six inches thick and has been perfectly
tanrsd.--San francisco Chronicle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

The Hawaiian Islands are not pros
porous, learns the Boston Cultivator,
since the United States now gets the
bulk of its sugar from German beet
root and Cuban sugar plantations.
The people are strongly anxious for
union with the United States, with
which their commercial interests will
always be closely identified. These
islands, too, are important to US, as
sometime our commerce with ASIA
over the Pacific ocean will be larger
than that with Europe across the AT
lantiC
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

Cotton growing is contrasied with
fruit growing in Georgia by the
Southern Cutivator, in showing that
at Moreand, in that State, $4,000
acres of cotton produced a valuo this
year of S57, 500, while 675 acres of
fruits, mostly peaches aud grapes.
yielded SIG. 100.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
GLADSTONE AT SO.
The Grand old ManR.c irss Graeiou,

The Grand Old ManRec ives Grsciou,
Ccngr2iulation From Victoria.
Queen Victoria was among the earliest TO
congratulate the Right Hon. William z.
Giads.ore on the arrival Of bis s3rd BIRTH
dar. Hsr telegram was unusually gracious
In tone.
Hurdrs1- Of other kilograms and letters
have been eeivsd, many at Hawa DIN asd
Others AT BiIrri;z, Were Mr.. AMI ars. Glad
stone are
Mr. G.adstoae II said to be enjoyins eIeel
lest health and 70 be greatly refre he'd BY
bis visit TO the Continent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

In 1870 we produced little more
than one-fiflh of the worlds supply of
lead; in 1886 the product of the
United States was equal 10 third of
the worlds supply. The figures for
1892 are not at hand. but the proba-
bililies re, states the Boston Culiiva-
tor, that they will show a much
greater increase of production from
1888 to 1882 than those for the years
1s70-sS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
HAMBURG'S PLAGUE.
Four More Cases of Cholera and Two
More Deaths.

Four more cases Of cholera and two more
d aths were reported to the health authori-
ties In Hamburg. Besides this seven per-
sons suspected of having the disease were
sent to the dstention hospital
Tbs mail steamer Hungaria, from the
Blacs SEA y detained at Cuxhaven on ac-
count of the existence of suspicious ilness
smope the crew.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
NOT HIS SWEETHEART.

YOUNG man on a
summer morning
turned down q
Y ar m o Il t h row.
1t was a long, mar
row row, aud the
sun that cleaned
AZ the quay end
made its shadow
even less enviable.
He was a fine,
handsome young
fellow, somewhat
shabbiiy dressed,
and "A he walked
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

There la, beer quite revolution
Of late Years in many countries in re-
gard 10 lhe connection between eating
and sleeping, and it i, said that rad
ical change i, iikely to take place be-
fore long in The practice of great
many families in En4and. The pop
ular idea is that eating at night is
highly injurious 10 the constitution.
1t is now recognized that nature con-
tradlcls this notion. Provided man
Is hungry and his stomach Is in pro yer
: condition, the practice is not only uu.
injurious bui rather beneficial. To 20
TO bed on an empty stomach is ant TO
drive sleep away altogether. Three
or four hours before bedtime Il sub
sianlial dinner or supper should DO
taken every nigh by those who hlvo
an inclination for it, and especially
by delicate persons or iavdids. Per-
sons Invariably feel drowsy after
>leayy meal, and on .the Other hand,
Nakcfulncss is often merely an inli.
cation Of hunger. The digestive OF.
gans having finished with it, the blood
flows ouce more 10 the head, bringing
with ii consciousness. The picvalcu,
notion seems TO be that the digestive
organs rest simultaneously with the
brain. Physiology does not supper.
this proposition. lunumerable cases
can unfortunately always be found Of
men, women and children complain.
ing of sleeplessness solely occasioncl
by hunger, the satisfying of which
would Immediately be followed by
sleep.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
A NINE GAZING IN.

Four Men Go Down With 1t But Are
Rescued.
A serious cave in occurred at the Calumet
Iron Nine, Salbla Col. Four miners were
eau bit in the mine but were rescued after
being seriously mi srsd
Nineteen men quit work claiming the
mine was unsafe aud refused to return to
their work uutil th, min, has bean made
seie Others are expected to putt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

There is in Boston Society for the
Preservation of Beautiful Places; and
Il is suggested that II would be good
idea for the society TO persuade rail-
road companies sbeautify Tie land
along their tracks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07
There is rumbllng in Cuba against
Spanish rule.
Road building is becoming more and
more topic of familiar discussion.

The peach trees of the country cover
bo7, Geo acres, ynd the value Of the
crop is $4,000 900. Upward Of $780,
100000 were found invested in peach
growing in the census year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

Mas MARY yooyAx aBd bee dtu hteg,
Mrs. job s~ia er, & f.srt Wayne. Ind.
becans fr,. b esied &iz.ls "a elevator n =
80 in that city. aud ieapsng out on a mar
row plgtf5rrr, u J bae ward down the shaft
. distance Of ~ fes.. BIB rers killed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

A xorgp character nsms Msrk w r.ls
ass roasted - death 10 MS ho &c al SAL
iarboi I.siy Istaad. ] IS supposed 81
zlwssI. vet b BIS arVns and ppsst
saInp.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

Eight weeks later the young man.
bronzed aud hearty, stood on Yarmouth
quay. His sea rig had given place to a
decent suit OF clothes, and he seem ri
bordering which way to go.
At last he wandered away 10 the sea.
shore. Deep in thought, be strolIed on
by the edge Of the white crested break
ers till he came to the Danes. Finding
4, 81 OF where pale blue vlolets lay low
among the sea grass, be flung himself
down aud pulled out an envelope.
1t contained a postoffice order
wrapped in a piece of notepsper, aud on
this was written "Katherine Perry"
The amount was the SUN due to him %
ais pay card.
He had been TO the house, but found
1er gone. Yet here wss his money left
oy her in this form.
What mystery was thisl He lay back
n the sun and tried to solve 1t, but no
solution came, and with murmur of the
sea in his ears he romanticsily kissed the
order. Then he rose aud walked back.
Ga his honeward path he stopped to
Guy morning paper. They were but
Just in, and the news vendor was smooth
mS them out. Suddenly he caught his
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

Brooklyn Bridge vas use / by Al 672s
SOS passengers during the year 1872.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-01-07

The ease with which crisis can b
pegcipitsted in France ID remarkabias
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-12-07

and undeserving pensioners rob the
people, not only Of their money, but Of
the patriotic sentiment which the sur
Nivors of war fought for the preserya-
ton OF the Union ought to inspire.
The sum expended on account of pen
sions for the year ending June 30, 1893,
was sl56, 40, 1914 The commissioner esti-
mates that Sl65, 900 will be required to
pay pensions during the year ending June
80, 1894
As to Indians.
Our Indians number about 2Is 600.
About ll0,OO0 of these Indians have. to a
large degree adopted civilized customs.
Lands in severalty have been allotted to
many of them. Such allottments have
been made to 10000 individuals during IL q
last fiscal year, embracing about ], eco COO
acres
The appropriations on account Of the
Indian bureau for the year ending June
50, 1894, amount 70 81, ,95i, ,962 30. a decrease
as compared with the year preceding it OF
1887 1919
As to Land Laws.
The seCretarJ's recommendations re.
garding land entries and the opening OF
reservations are recommended to careful
consideration.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-12-07

submitted to me his report, showing be
yond all question that the constitutional
government of Hawaii
Had Been Subverted
with the active aid of our representative
10 that government and through the intim-
ldation caused by the presence of AN armed
naval force of the United States which
was landed for that purpose at the in
stance of our minister, Upon the facts
developed il seemed to me the only houora-
bic course for our government 10 pursue
was To undo the wrong that had been done
by those representing us and to restore as
far as practicable the status existing at the
time Of our fOrcible Intervention. With n
view Of accomplishing this result within
the constitutional limits of executive
power, and recognizing all our obligations
and responsibilities growing out of any
changed condition brought about by our
Unjustifiabie Interference,
our present minister at Homo lulu has re-
ceived appropriate instructions TO that
end. Thus far no information of the nc
cOmplishment of any definite results has
been received from him. Additional ad-
vices are soon expected, and when received
they Wiz DE promptly sent to congress. to-
gether with all other information at hand.
accompanied by a special executive mes
sage fully detailing all the facts necessary
TO complete understanding of the case,
and presenting history Of all the national
events leading up to the present situation.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1893-12-07
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Some Changes Which the President
Thinks BADLY Needed.

some Shanses which the President
Thinks Badly Needed.
The report of the attorney general con-
tains the usual summary OF the affairs
and proceedings of the department of
justice for the past year, together with
certain recommendations as to needed
legislation on various subjects. | cannot
too heartily indorse the proposition that
the fee system IS applicable to the com
pensation of United States attorneys.
marshals. clerks of federal courts and
Tinted f;trvcs ryrrr-r7i-.lclrr,s!-, sfrpyitf be
abolished with as little delay as possible.
II is clearly in the interest OF the com
launity that the business of the courts.
both civil and criminal, shall be as small
and as ineXpensively transacted as
the ends Of justice will allow.
The system is therefore thoroughly vic
ious, which makes the compensation
court officials depend upon the volume OK
such business, and thus creates a conflict
between n proper execution of the law and
private gain which cannot fail TO be dam
gerous To the rights annd freedom of the
citizens an irresistible temptation TO the
uajustitable expenditure of public funds
X in addition to this reform another was
inaugurated which would give TO United
states commissioners the final disposition
of petty offenses within the grade of mis-
demeanors, especially those coming under
the internal revenue laws, great advance
would be made toward more decent adj
rllnlstration of the criminal laws.