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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
A LAWYERS STRAINED ANKLE
How, In CONSEQUENCE, His Wife became
Cashier of Goodly Fund.

How, In Conseque IIis Wife Became
Cashier of Goodly Fund.
A lawyers wife recently gave an
amusing account of how she accumu-
lated a considerable fund from her
husbands business without his knowl.
edge He was very prominent
member Of the bar In one of tho
ru al counties, and at each session Of
the court was retained on one side or
the other In nearly every case. One
winter term arrived, and there werO
several hundred cases on the calendar
for trial. In a large number of
them, owing to the depressed flnan,
cial situation the defendants were
fighting for delay
The evening before the court
opened, the attorney mentioned, who
may be called Mr., X, fell on the Ice
and sprained his ankle. The next
morning on the call Of the calendar
in court, when the first case was
reached, young attorney arose and
stated that he represented the de.
PENDANT, and that Mr.. X, who was
counsel In the case, had sprained his
ankle the night before and desired
an adjournment, The court an
nounced that after the calendar was
called he would dispose Of all appll-
cations for an adjournment, A great
many attorneys followed in the wake
Of the young lawyer in the first case,
and announced that Mr., X was coun-
sci and had spralned his ankle, and
moved for an adjournment. The
court stated that application to post.
pone cases would be decided in the
morning, and then the court adj
journed,
NJ When evening came, Mr. KS door.
bell rang, and a gentleman appeared,
who inquired for Mr. X. His wife
answered the call, and stated that
Mr.. Y. was confined to his bed with
a spralned ankle and could see
no one, The stranger explained to
Mrs. X, that he was a lawyer, and
desired to retain Mr.. X. as his coun-
sci in a case, and handed her a roll of
bills as a retainer to be delivered to
her husband. 7 he doorbell rang at
least dozen times that evening. and
on each occasion lawyer appeared
and informed Mrs. X. that the
services of her husband were desired
in Roe VS., Doe smith VS.. Jones, or
some other case, and in each instance
a generous fee was handed to her for
her husband. Knowing her husbands
nervous state, she said nothing to him
about the calls.
The next morning In court the
Judge announced that Mr. KS
sprained ankle, on account Of the
large number Of cases he was engaged
In as counsel, would seriously inter-
fere with the due administration Of
justice, and that he had dispatched a
physician to Mr.. X house the even
ing before, who reported that Mr.. X.
would be out and able to attend to his
business in about a week. and the
court was accordingly adjourned for
ten days
The joke was on the lawyers who
had come to the sudden determine
ton to retain Mr.. KS counsel in
order to get their cases adjourned
over term, and Mr.. X. was yer,
much surprised man when on his re.
covcry q week later his wife told him
the story Of her evening callers and
gave him a roll OF money that
amounted to close upon $500.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

seven thousand volumes, the alcoves
containing the books being well
lighted. This floor throughout be-
ing finished In pine in the natural
color, with cut and incised work
picked out in color. The stairs of
ilard wood. The floor of hard wood.
The first story is brick and stone
construction, the upper story being
shlngled; roof covered with black
slate. such building as this is an
ornament to any tom, and certainly
is paying investment, as IL IS ~ no
means expensive, the whole Of the
work to be done in a substantial
manner at a cost Of SO, 000
Copyright by Palliser, Palllser & Co., New
Vork
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
More Rnin-mnkinr.

A French savant has Teen rain.
making" by process different from
the American one of exploding dyna-
mite. He sends lightning conductor
into the clouds by means Of kite,
and discharges the electricity OF the
clouds, thus producing condensation
of the yapOr, and, as he alleges, rain.
The experiments are still in progress.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
Trade Figures.

According to the official report for
the year ended Junef30, 1894, the ex-
ports from'Southern ports amounted
to S296, 1876, 694, as against S27l, u.s.
Ola for the previous year. This in
crease Of over S24, coo, 900 is directly
attributable to the growth of indus
tries and the general extension of
business il the South.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

blne lightness, strength and durabll
ity with comfort, and the internal
economy Of HE trunks is remarkable
lie has a place for everything, and
everything should be In its place to
carry with absolute security, from
flligree feathers and silk hats to curl
Ing tongs and small bottles, lie does
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
Govt, About 10000,

This design shows a good STUDY for
q bank and library, suited 20 the re-
qulrements Of small country town.
The FIRST or ground floor contains the
banklng-room, which is large and
spacious, and adapted to the wants
and requirements Of both national
and savings bank. The business
room is reached by separate en-
trance through a tiled vestibule The
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

are very strong and substantial,
bound with rawhide, cornered with
drop-b 1t STEEL and painted dark
but modest red. The old-time COM
mercial traveller trunks ed to weigh
lis to 1870 pounds, now they range
from 20 to 100 pounds, and outwear
their weighty predece sors.
The model modern trunks TO COM
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

with black leather, and fastened
with Boston rivets. Then there were
bridle-leather trunks, known as "the
overland trunk" Some Of the sole
leather trunks made away back in
the sos, stitched with French edge
or riveted, have survived the wear
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

and vegetable beds. Mr.. Lease IL
described as "an old man with long,
white mustache, almost as bald as an
infant, and with only thin fringe
Of white hair to protect the back Of
his neck. He was carelessly and
shabbily dressed, and there was a
weeks growth Of beard on his face. =
He was brought up on farm near
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

Freeport, IL H.,
and left home
to become an
a p o + h Q cary,
finally moving
to X q n s a s,
where he mar
rled. He failed
in business, and
with the failure
ambition ne d.
III n is,,Nrnaga,l
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
Observation-Disclosures.

South American ants have been
known to construct a tunnel three
miles in-length, labor for them pro.
portionate to that which would be
required for men to tunnel under the
Atlantic from New York TO London.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
Facts About Tomatoes.

The tomato is a useful and whole
some vegetable which rarely figures
in statistics. 1t is not mentioned in
the last census. But this is the fault
Of the census, not th9 tomato. The
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
TrY It.

The test for symmetry is to turn a
man with his face to the wall. II he
is perfectly formed his chest will
touch it, his nose will he four inches
away, his thighs five, the tips of his
toes three.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
GenesIs of the Trnde.

The lively panorama presented in
a railway station with the arrival Of
a train is never falling ever chang
ing, in its human interest. The
blase traveller, the tired tourist, the
bustling man Of business, the dn de
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

the tlippant correspondent calls him)
had been discharged from the drug
store where he was formerly employ
ed, about six months ago, on account
Of the hard times. The Lease home,
at 1876 North Wabash avenue, is n
large frame house surrounded by cot
tonwood trees and ilanked with flower
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
BANK AND LIBRARY.
DESIGN SUITED FOR A SMtGs
TOWN.

Tho First Story Is of Brick aHd stOno COZ
structIon, the Upper Story Being Shin
gled-Roof Covered with Block state
Interior Is CommodIous.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

-"
what she believes TO
be the general wei
fare, but few know
much about h Q r
husband. A reporter
recently visited the
Lease homestead at
Wichita, and found
that Chas. l.. Lease
(Mr. ,Joan Of Arc.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
TOWN OF BIG TRUNKS.
GROWTH IN CHICAGO OF A
GREAT INDUSTRY.

Charles -. Nixon Gives Some Interesting
Information Concerning the Prey of
the Baggage Smashers From the An
tlIue Chest to the Modern Trunk
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01

all the uses Of large family, and IL
raised to suliic ent height, can be
used for operating small motors for
running sewing machines or other
light machinery, or may be used for
fire service Throughout the building.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1894-11-01
THE LEASE FAMILY.

Husband and Children OF tho Famous
Kansas AgltatOr
Everybody knows great deal about
Mrs, Lease, the plucky woman who
Is deyoting her life and talents to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
A B. & O. Fireman Killed.

Joseph l.. Sapplngton, whose home
was in Charlestown, and who was en-
ployed as a fireman on a freight tram
on the Valley Branch Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, was killed at l
clock Tuesday morning at Edinburg,
Va. While his train was slowly ap-
preaching the water-tank Sappington
went to the rear of the tender and In
some way lost his balance and fell be-
tween the cars. The train was stop
ped and he was taken out from be-
tween the tracks and it was found
that his back was broken, side badly
bruised and the back of his head crush
ed. The car wheels did not pass over
him and it is thought his injuries were
received entirely in the fall. He was
about forty years of age and leaves a
widow and nine children, two OF whom
are grown. His untimely death was
terrible shock to his family, who had
no intelligence of the accident until
his body arrived.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
A Most Generous Official.

There is something almost sublime
in the magnanimity Of the Hon. W. B.
Bevill, the general passenger agent of
the Norfolk & Western Railroad. He
is really too generous. Last week an
effort was made to get special car to
Charlestown for the benefit Of those
who wished to attend the Wilson cele-
bration. The railroad officials were
appealed to, and Mr.. Bevill replied {:
He offered to give special coach for
the modest sum of sixty dollars, no
more than sixty persons to be allowed
in it; this would make the special rate
one dollar for the round trip, as
against the regular rate of 80 cents
each way; if another coach was added
the two would be furnished for hun
dred dollars. Our people were dazed
NOT by the greatness Of Mr.. Bevlll,
but by the greatness of his charge
though they recovered in time to faint
ly decline the tempting offer. And
the people from this end of the coun-
tv went to Charlestown in vehicles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

The Grand Lodge of West Virginia,
knights of Pythias, is in session at
Huntington.
The State deaf and blind school at
Romney opened with the largest at
tendance ever known. 1t has already
reached l53 pupils.
1t is believed that the Pennsylvania
Railroad will in very short time ex-
tend its system into West Virginia
along the Monongahela river.
The Lewisburg Independent says
the mountains in Greenbrier county
are literally covered with chestnuts,
the crop being the largest ever known.
Alonzo House, lad about nine
years of age, met a horrible death in
the railroad yards at Piedmont Mon
day by falling from a moving freight
train on which he had been jumping.
Both legs and arms were crushed.
For some time past efforts have been
made to burn down the Court House
at Hamlin, Lincoln county, by IN
known parties. Last Friday night
coal oil was found sprinkled all over
the building. The jailor, William
Jones, was notified and began imme-
diately to set watch over the place.
While he was preparing a shot gun to
give to a guard, the weapon was dis
charged prematurely, the contents en-
tering his right thigh, producing a
wound that will prove fatal.
David Widmeyer Berkeley Springs
bet Charles Van Gosen a barrel Of
-four that he could not carry the same
without hating from Bisers corner
in that place to his home a quarter Of
a mile away. Van Gosen appeared
with straps arranged for carrying the
barrel as a peddler carries his pack and
succeeded in getting the load to his
house according to stipulations. Fol
two hours afterward his arm hung limp
by his side and his body was deeply
branded with buckles and straps.
Just after midnight last Thursday
fire broke out in the Kiddy furniture
building on main street in Buckhan
non. The fire spread rapidly and rag
ed fercely and by , o'clock the Kiddy
furniture building, Stockert's fec
store. Whatsoever & Bro $ hardwar,
store and building and half a dozeI
frame dwellings along main street wer,
in ruins. In half an hour more Pifer'
drug store and two big three-stor,
blocks opposite were in flames Hell
from Weston was called for and ar
rived at go, and by 8 o'clock the fir
was under control. Twenty houses
including all of both sides of mai
street, from Z. C. Farnsworth's build
ing to DIR. J. w. Browns block, wer
burned out. The origin Of the fire j
thought to be incendiary. The los
will amount to $4,000, insured 70
less than half While the fire was j
progress Frank Neeley was shot b
some one in an alley and seriousl
wounded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going OF the
People That You Know.

Rev. Vim. L. Smith, of Frederick
county, Va, conducted the prayer
meeting in the Lutheran Church here
last night. He lived here number
of years ago, and still has some warm
friends here.
Mr.. NJ. D. Frazier, business mana
ger of the GAINESVILLE (Ohio) Signal,
has been here this week visiting his
brother, Mr.. J. w. B. Frazier. His
wife accompanied him.
Miss May Hoffman, a graduate of
Shepherd College, has received an ap-
pointment as teacher Of a public school
in Hardy county, this State. She left
yesterday morning.
Miss Katie Minor, of New York,
Miss Mildred Nelson, of Virginia, and
Miss Brown, of Maryland, are visiting
Miss Sallie Page Andrews near town,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Reyes and Miss
Ellen Lambright are among the Shep-
herdstown folks who are visiting in
Frederick this week.
Mrs. NJ. L. Harrington has been in
Baltimore the past week, Buying a
complete stock of millinery, notions
and dry goods.
Miss Annie Meier, of Baltimore,
is here to conduct the millinery de-
partment of NJ. S. Hiteshew's store.
Mrs. Jas. H. Wolff, of Winchester,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
David Hout, of this place.
Mr.. Harvey Greenwood, of Roam
oke, formerly of this place, has been
here this week on visit.
Mr.. John Myers is i'll with the ty-
typhoid fever that is raging in the
Swan Pond neighborhood.
Miss Lottie Hout has accompanied
Mrs. Locher to Baltimore, where she
will visit this fall.
Wilbur Latimer, of Charlestown
has entered law Office in Washington
City.
Miss Lille Kerney is visiting IL
Hagerstown this week.
Miss Emma Brotherton is visiting
in Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11

The Washington and Chattanooga
vestibule train of the Norfolk & West
ern Railroad southbound on the South
ern Railway, was wrecked just below
Bristol, Tenn, last Sunday afternoon.
The engine fell across the track and
the express and mail carsjumped over
it, falling on their sides. The cars
took fire and five coaches, dining car
and sleeper were consumed. The
only coach not burned was the Pull
man. which had not left the track. 1t
was cut loose and backed from the
train. All the baggage was burned
Thirteen persons were injured, some
seriously and one or two perhaps IA
tally. Seven of the injured are rail
road men and six passengers. The accl-
dent happened in a cut between two
embankments and was the result of a
bolt having been placed on the rail by
some unknown person or persons
Great heroism was displayed by the
passengers and crew who were un-
harmed in rescuing the injured. From
under flaming car, which threatened
to topple over at any moment, the en-
gineer was taken from his engine by
uniniured passengers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
DEATHS DEMANDS.
v,ctinos of Typhojd Fever In Berkeley County
Sudden Deaths In Martnsburg.

Mrs. Virginia Morris, wife of MIR.
William G. Morris, died at her home
near Swan Pond, in Berkeley county,
last Saturday, aged "a years, IL
months and % days. She was VIC
tim of typhoid fever. which has been
prevalent in that neighborhood for a
couple of months. The funeral was
held on Sunday, her remains being In
tered at Uvilla. Rev. F. A. Strother
conducted the service. The deceased
was an excellent woman, and was a
consistent member of the Southern
Methodist Church. She leaves hus-
band and a number of children.
Mrs. William Wilmington, who
lived near Mrs. Morriss, also fell a
victim of the same disease on the same
day, after an illness Of several weeks.
She was married about a year ago,
and leaves an infant only a few days
old. She was buried at Smoketown
on Sunday, Rev. j. B. Chamberlain
officiating.
Mrs. VIM. H. Mong, of Martinsburg
aged seventy-two years, was found
dead in her bed Thursday morning
She is supposed to have died from ap'
oplexy. Mrs. Alexander Williams, Of
the same place, was found dead in bed
last Sunday.
Harry NJ. Roessner, popular young
man of Hagerstown, died last satur,
day of typhoid fever, aged about q
years. Scott N. Bovey, another ex'
cellent young man of that place, died
on Monday of typhoid-malaria.
Mrs. Locke, wife of Mr.. John W
Locke, died at her home in Long
Marsh district, Clarke county, on Mon
day night, Of consumption.
Mr.. Alburtis B. Cronise, we'll
known resident of Sharpsburg and
former postmaster, died last week
aged Al years.
An infant child of MIS-. and Mrs
Samuel Loudoun, who live about
mile from this place, died yesterday,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
Fatal Accident.

A sad and fatal accident occurred
at Summit Point on Tuesday morning,
resulting in the death Of Mr. Dallas
Locke, of this county. He had driven
to that place in order to telegraph to
friends Of the death Of the wife OF his
brother, John W. Locke, when, in at
tempting to drive over the railroad
crossing, his horse became balky, and
before he could get the animal to move
an approaching train ran into them,
killing both Mr.. Locke and his horse
The young mans remains were gath
cred up and placed in the warehouse
and a messenger was dispatched to
Berryville for an undertaken, and MIR.
Enders went there and removed them
to Mr.. John w. Lockes residence. 1t
is supposed his funeral will take place
at the same time as that of Mrs.
Locke 's.-Clmke Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
A Strange Death.

Richard A. Virts, an employee in
the blacksmith shop Of the railroad at
Brunswick, Nd, met an untlmely
death last week. He had been at
work in the morning and went home
at the dinner hour when he was stung
bv an insect of some kind. The sting
caused him much pain and DR.. c. s.
Rether was called in to see him. The
doctor gave him an hypodermic injec-
ton of morphine and left some NOR
phia powders to be taken every two
hours if the pain did not cease. His
agony became so great shortly alter
ward that he took all of the powders
in short while, and, in addition, some
laudanum. His death was the result,
as he was unconscious before the ply
sician could return to him. Mr.. Vlrts
was twenty-nine years old and leaves
a young wife and an infant child.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 70 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectuaIly cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation;
It has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs il for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig
and being well informed, you will no.
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, Ill.,, was told by her doctors she
had the consumption and that there
was no hope foT her, but two bottles
DR.. Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life Mr.. Thos. Eggers, l39 Florida
St, San Francisco, suffered from a
dreadful cold, approaching consump-
ton, tried without result everything
else, then bought one bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured He is naturally
thankful. 1t is such results, Of which
these are samples, that prove the Won
derful efficacy Of this medicine in colds
and coughs. Free trial bottles at all
druggists. Regular size SOC and 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
KEEP THE BALL
ROLLING.
9

That is what we propose to do all
through the year. We have given it
an impetus that will let it roll merrily
along. The force behind it is en-
braced in the good things we are OPP
ening and the very low prices we sell
at. We aim to keep all new goods
that come on the market. Our fall
and winter goods are here. We pay
special attention to Groceries, China,
Glass and Crockery. In Shoes and
Boots we are better prepared to sell
you goods at lower prices Than ever
before. Come and see Us if you need
Tar Rope, Corn Baskets, Lamps, Rub
Der Boots and Shoes, Overalls, We'd
ding and Birthday Presents. We
want Bacon, Lard, Butter and Eggs
at highest prices. Christmas Goods
will soon be here. Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-11
DIED..

In Martinsburg, October 7, 1894,
Mrs. CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM, wife
of William Cunningham, aged %
years. >,
At the home of J. Heaton Purcell,
near Round Hill, Loudoun county,
September "a, 1894, Mrs MARIA La
RUE, wife of Christopher c. Larue,
aged nearly &c years. 900,
In this county, October ., 1894,
ANNA CATHERINE, infant daughter
OF DR.. w. w. and Mary E. Brown, aged
one month.