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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-04-20
THE MASTER PASSION.
Alleged to Be the Mania Tor Getting Fee
pnsses Tor the PLAY.

Passes For the Play.
II was once present, said Charles
Dickens, ''at social discussion which
originated by chance The subject was,
What was the most absorbing and long
est lived passion in the human breast?
What was the passion so powerful that
it would almost induce the generous to
be mean, the careless to be cautious, the
guileless to be deeply designing and the
dove to emulate the serpentT A daily
editor Of vast experience and great
acuteness, who was one Of the company,
considerably surprised us by saying,
with the greatest confidence, that the
passion in question was the passion Of
getting orders for the play. There had
recently been q terrible shipwreck, and
very few of the surviving sailors had
escaped in an open boat.
Zone of these ON making land came
straight to London and straight 70 the
newspaper Office with his story ot how
he had seen the ship go down before
his eyes. That young man had witness
ed the most terrible contention between
the powers of fire and water for the de-
sruction of that ship and of every one
on board He had rowed away among
the floating dying and the sinking dead
He had foated by day, and he had fro
zen by night, with no shelter and no
food, and as he told his dismal tale he
rolled his haggard eyes about the room.
"When he had finished and the tale
had been noted down from his lips, he
was cheered and refreshed and soothed
and asked if anything could be done
for him. Even within him that master
passion was so strong that he immedi-
ately replied that he should like an or
der for the play. My friend, the editor
certainly thought that was rather
strong case, but he said that during his
many years of experience he had wit
messed an ineurable amount of self pros
tration and abasement having no other
object and that almost invariably on the
part of people who could well afford to
pay. Exchange.
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important Information For Girl

Blue eyed men are the most senti-
mental Of the species At least this is
what an eminent physiognomist says.
They are peculiarly susceptible to the
influence Of the opposite sex, melt under
the warmth Of one ardent glance, have
emotional, mercurial affections and are
found by the coquettes to DO easier game
to bag than to hold Woman
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-04-20

"Jabworth is most ridiculously
sentimental. When that fellow at
the Ministries sung MY Sweetheart
of Long Ago the other night Jab-
worth actually shed tears"
"Yes. His breach-of-promise suit
comes to trial next week. INDIAN
apolis Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-04-20

In Japan they don't throw flowers or
wreaths at an actor. They give him a
drop curtain. Every actor of eminence
has at least a dozen drop curtains made
of silk and satin beautifully embroid-
cred and decorated.
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Jeanette-Ma. arc YOU GOING

Jeanette-Ma, are you going to
give ME another piece Of pie?
Mother-What do you want to
know for?
Jeanettc-Because, if not, want
to eat this piece slowly.-Pearson's
Weekly.
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CaStoria.

"Castoria is sowell adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
q. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. 7.
"Our physicians in the children's depart
lnent have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products. yet we are free to confess that the
merits CT Castoria has won look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DEsPEssARy,
Boston. Mass.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres,
u-ray Street, New York City.
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THOSE WHO SUFFER-

from the results OF governmental or physi-
cal exertion, hardship, exposure, hidden
drains, caprice, or who have brought upon
themselves a series OF Affections BY igno-
rantly or williully violating natures laws,
will find in CAToN's YITALIZER AND
NERVE Tonic the remedy for their GER
tain relief. 1t speedily removes all evil
denees Of progressive physical deteriora-
ton and restores the enfeebled energies TO
their natural Yigor.
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"What did Senator Sorghum say
when you asked him for an inter-
view ?" asked the managing editor.
Nothing" replied the reporter.
"Well, make a column of it. It's
just about what the public expects
from him. "-Washington Star.
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BuokIen's Arnica saIve.

bruises. sores, ulcer, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, Chilblains
congestion, eruptions, and it positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box, at l.. G..
Matthaei's drug store.
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The Beginning of Knowledge.

Calloe-Women have mighty queer
ways, don't you think, Uncle 81?
Uncle Si-I KANT say tibet / know
much about women. I only been mar
ried four times. -Indianapolis Journal.
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Perfect Constitutional Powers.

Its extraordinary curative power mani
tests itself almost Immediately after II is
taken. On this point the evidence Of those
They say they can feel the effect Of every
dose doing them good. IL Is a powerful
nerve inyIgorating tonic, impartng its re-
storatiye influence through the medium OF
the nervous system to every organ and
tissue Of the body. IL makes but little dif-
ference whether the constitutional yigOr
has been undermined by acute disease,
oyerwork or certain mischieYous indiscre-
tions or whether the broken down eondi-
ton is called by one name or other so long
as there is nervous exhaustion, general
or local weakness-so long as eneryatlon
aud debility are the type Of the ailment,,
fhfa IA liz 1-ornecIa,
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THE STRONG POINT a5ou,
the cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla IS
that they are permanent. They start from
the solid foundation Pure Blood.
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WHENEVER THERE rs

any weakness Of the vital organs, nervous
ness, prostratiOn Of the physical or mental
energies, confusion OF ideas, lack Of self
confidence, irritably oftemper, melancholy
cowardice. weakness OF the knees and
back. palpitation Of the heart, dragging
pain in the loins, headache, Irritation or
the kidneys and bladder, milky urine,
pernicious and hidden wastes, resulting
in failure Of the meLtll and physical
powers, constituting an impeachment 10
success and uniting him or her for the
duties and responsibilities OF life, It is the
remedy par excellence.
A single package Will be sufficient to In
augurate the work OF regeneration, and
cure in many cases. But stubborn cases
often require more. 1t will be sent, post
paid, secured from observation, for $l.00
per package, or packages for $500, Adj
dress all orders to
CATION MED. CO.,
July 2s-s4-lyr. Boston, NJ a 50
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"Castoria is the lest remedy for children C
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. T. KNCHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
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The Moon and the Wives.

! saw the moon bright, full and round.
1t shed its beams DER all the ground,
And then there came this thought to me
Onr wives just like that moon should be:
Fair, full, all rounded out and bright
And by their presence shedding light.
Yes, and they will be if in time of
any functional arrangements or or
ganic troubles, they take DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. No woman
should keep house without it. It is
a cure for the complaints peculiar
to her sex.
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IF YOUR BACK ACHES,
fyou are all worn out really good for moth
ing, it is general debility Try
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
Twill cure you, cleanse your liver and giVs
good appetite.
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, One-What is the use of having a
vote, anyway
Another-Why, papa says that
any quantity of men would come to
see us before each election.-Life
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and "a, yet they really do you more good.
Ihelr refined and concentrated vegetable
way that lasts. They have a peculiar
strengthening effect on the intestines. Thew
not only relieve, but permanently cure.
In every liver, stomach, and bowel disor-
der-Constipation, Biliousness, Indigestion,
Windy Eructations, " Risings of Food" Sick
or Bilious Headaches, Sour Stomach-they're
guaranteed to give satisfaction. or your
money is returned.
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Castoria.

"Csstoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr.. G. G. OsGooD,
lowell Mass
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-04-20

About all that college education
does for young man is to initiate
his conceit.
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FOSTERS GERMAN

1t enriches the blood with the red
corpuscles of health, carrying
strength and vigor to every part of
the body, driving out disease in
every shape, completely curing all
Scrofulous humors, Rheumatism,
Liver and Kidney troubles, Blood
Poisoning, Boils, Pimples, Erup-
tons and every symptom of Debil-
ity, such as Headache, Biliousness,
Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Faintness and
Lassitude. This wonderful remedy
is sold by all druggists and by the
FOSTER MEDICINE COMPANY,
BALTIMORE, MD.
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Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you are tdgetty, nervous and general on
of sorts and want to BRACE up. Brace up
but not with stimulants, spring medicines
or bitters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad wEiskey, and which stimulate
you for an nour, and then leave you in q
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify our
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality and give
renewed health and strength. Such medi
cine you Will find in Electric Bitters ano
only 90 cents bottle, at L. G. Matthaei's
Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-04-20

A little learned thoroughly is SUI
perior to an abundance that is super
fetal or vague.
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TIRE SMALLER, THE BETTER

Z, THE BETTER
if you can only
be sure that a
small pill will do
you as much
good. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets
are smaller than
any others, sugar
coated, easier to
take and easier in
the way they act
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The centaur Company n Murray Street, New York Cit
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
Iet. QUE.

William H. Clark, A. E. Buser and w.
H. WEIGH, three Of the train dispatchers
in the employ OF the Great Northern
road at ST.. Cloud were discharged on
Tuesday without notice and without
any assigned cause. It is surmised that
the fact that they are all prominent A.
r. u. men is the real reason for the COM
PAW taking this summary action. Mr.,
Clark is president and Mr.. Buser secre-
tarv otthe St. Cloud lodge OF the A. r
IT,, and Mr.. WEIGH was delegate to the
Chicago convention of the order last
June. The Journal Press, Iin commenting
on their discharge says:
1.-THE action taken by the manage
ment of the Great Northern today is GER
tai My significant in its meaning. Three
men, prominent in the A. X. U. are dis
charged and it certainly looks very
much though the Great Northern in
tends to s.kilI off, the A. r. u. on it
| line If such thing is possible. The or
der 10 very strong on the SYSTEM ant
there can be no denying the statement
that the management has undertaken
heavy contract. The discharge OF these
men will not be winked at by the oEde
| to which they belong. and big nigh
| will undoubtedly be the result.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
The Library hoard.

The annual meeting of the Bryant
Library board was held on Thursday
evening last. The members whose
terms expired, Messrs Hamilton and
Dubois were reappointed. The board
was reorganized. G. M. Sprague acting
as temporary chairman. Rev. ]. F
Hamilton was reelected president for
the ensuing year. r. T. Greene declined
to serve as secretary, and L. r. Barto
was elected to succeed him. Mrs. John
I. Buchanan was chosen librarian, po
sition she has held with credit for sever
al years.
The board is engaged in making Sc
lection OF books, which WILDE purchased
soon. and that the patrons may be best
served, they are requested to- deposit II
the box provided for that purpose in thu
library, the names with that of the au
tho,s, of such books as they desir'
purchased. It does not follow, as any
one can readily understand, that the re
quest will be always fayorably con
sidered-in the nature, of things tina
would be impossible, nor wonld 1T b.
wise in all cases if possible; but 1T indi
Gates to the board the choice Of the pa
irons of the library, and such choic
will be fairly considered.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
"A Favorable impression.

The indications are that Assignee Kells
and N. P. Clarke & Co. creditors will
get along very amicably. Mr.. Kefls
called upon D. B. Forgan and Judge
Koon yesterday afternoon and the trio
had very satisfactory talk.
Mr.. Forgan said this morning that
Mr.. Kells made very favorable i'm
preston on the repr esentatives oS the
creditors and that there was every psob-
Utility of satisfactory arrangement.
ssWe believe he is good man." said MIR.
Forgau, land his idea is the same as
ours, that he is the representative OF the
creditors and not of Mr.. Clarke. We
want to break the transfers that he
made before the assignment, If we can,
and Mr.. Kells states that. if they. are
illegally made, it will be his aim to do
so.
"There is no disposition. whatever, to
chase up the widows, orphans and the
other needy dcpositors in Mr.. Clarke
bank. All we are after is the larger
creditors who have been shown a prefer.
ence, as we believe. The small opes vii
not be bothered. "-Minne apolis Journal
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
Our Streets.

Commissioner Warren. under the dr.
rections of the street committee,- lis do-
ing excellent work on the Streets of the
city. The conncil last season purchased
a grading machine, and with tia vast
amount of better work than is possible
by ordinary shovel work can se doss
and it has been given tests recently
which indicate t hat It it is just what n
needed tor making and maiRtainissG
streets. For several years the west crsa
Of Fifth-st. has been in horrible conds
ton, bat judicious applications OF tn
road grader has made the roadway on
of the best IN the city.
There IS growing disposition cn'th'
part Of our citizens 10 improye tsse' ap
pearance of the residence streets OF tn
city. and with the cooperation OF tn
road grader the effect will be muchsmor
apparent Let the good work 60 on
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
NO LAND SALES.
state Auditor Dunn Tells WHY
mo- sales of state I-ands VIII
~ be Held.

State Auditor Dunn has sent the fol-
lowing circular letter to the county
auditors:
St. Paul, Mimi, Nav 1. lin answer to
numerous inquiries With reference to
the sale of school lands, ! am obliged to
state that it will be impossible to hold
any sales this spring. The new land
law House File No. $50, known as the
Staples billy goes into effect June 1.
1895. It virtually provides for re-
appraisment of all agricultural state
lands. Here is tie exact language OF the
statute. provided, however. that no
sale shall be made upon any appraisal
that was made more than four Years
prior to the date of sale" The law al
so provides that the appraisers shall be
appointed as follows: One by the
governor, one by the land commissioner,
and one by the county commissioners in
the county in which the lands happen to
be appraised are situated. Then. after
the lands have been appraised, FIVE
weeks must elapse Tor publishing notice
Of the sale. 1t is hardly to be expected
that the county commissioners of any
county will meet in extra session. at an
expense of from $50 to 500, solely for
the purpose of appointing an appraiser,
and the next regular meeting will be
held in July. Right here wish to say
that it was not the fault of this Office
that House File No. 35s became law,
We protested vigorously against its
passage. We will try and complete ar
engagements for sales in limited number
OF counties this fall. Very respectfully
yours. r. c. DUNN.
State Land Commissioner.
This is very unwelcome intelligence to
a grent pany would-be settlers. says the
St. Paul Call, but is said to be satisfac
tory to prominent lumbermen in who's,
interests the Staples bill is said to have
been framed.
One of the strongest contests III thu
legislature took place over the bill
which Auditor Dunn drattea in opposi
ton to the Staples bill. There was al
evident disposition in the legislature tt
hamper the state auditor and incidentally
punish him for his war on the "pine lane
ring" That ring did their best to de
feat Mr.. Dunn for the nomination, ant
later for the election, out the popularity
of his position on the pine land business
carried him in spite his opponents
Anybody but Dunn for auditor wa
their shibboleth, and the fight, which
was successful both in the conventio,
and at the polls, seems. to have beei
carried into the legislature. A great ei
fort was made during the campaign t.
get Mr.. Stromberg, the populist candi
date for auditor to withdraw in favO
; OF the democratic nominee but it wa
unsuccessful. As Mr.. Dunn had 1O,OO
more votes than his two opponent
combined the plot would not have won
but 1t looked differently at the time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16

On Saturday morning last thercr was
. little furry of snow-soOt enoughlto' be
pepseptible after it had touches the
crowd. This is a little late tor assnow
storm, but NO. widhout precedent. Bive
years ago nane. iaehes OF snow tklEen
Nav 18th, and at that time the ground
was SO dry that the grain haa' not
spuoated at adj ), bssh no sooner had. thu
snow disappeared than the felds-were
green- 1t was followed by one OF, the
most abundant croos Of the best qSalitv
for many years. And the present indicat
tons are fos an, equally good crop both
in qsantity aadqualihy-but it 10 along
time before harvest The present waoaots
er could not be better Tor a vigorous
growth OF the wheat plant.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
Yknixhts of the Maccaneea-

The State Commander writes us inOm
Lincoln. Neb.. as follows: AFTER trying
other medicines for what seemed to be
a very obstinate cough in oax. two chill
dren we tried Kings New Discovery
and at the end OF two daysthe cough
entirely left them. We will4lot be with
out it hereafter, as our experiences pro yes
that it cures where all other remedies
fail."-Signed F. w. Sseyens. State
Com. Why not give this. great inedi-
| cine trial. as it is guaranteed and tria
bottles are free at M. Scheldrnp's DRUG
! Store. Regular size SOC; and 81 90.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
wen Equipped.

The Great Northern's train under the
new schedule, have been changed to a
considerable extent as to equipment.
Train No. 1, which goes west at noon,
Sundays included, has two coaches, a
sleeper and dining car. Train No. 2,
east bound in the early morning, has
four coaches and two s.ecpers. Train
No. 8, going west at midnight daily, has
two coaches for Winnipeg tourist car
and two coaches tor the coast sleeper
for Winnipeg, one for Butte. Mont, ane
one TOR the coast. The elegant buffet
car goes through to the coast. Thu
train adds a diner at CrookstOn. No
A, going east at POS y. m, has tour
ist car, two coaches, two sleepers.
buffet car and n diner.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
ws.wish to annou.e to,the trade til

We.wish to annouce to,the trade. that
our stock OF
Millinery goods for the spring and
summer season
ls.now complete and. comprises novel
uies Of the
4 attest styles, the ne west ideas, the hest
modes.
I. aces, the most beautiful styles and
qualities.
I In Aowers we can show the largest and
most complete assortment.
Never before have we had such com
plete assortneny OF hats. We as
! sure You thai the very latest shapes
/ and designseay always be obtained
from as.
Every effort has been madc TO secure 1
most complete line OF fancy
Ribbons veEy popular as trimn1
ing.
Your inspection is solicited. Come an,
examiSN ouI goods and prizes.
Respectfully,
! MISSES NOLTINGs.
School Hats at Mrs
4
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
rhe c,arke Failure.

Lucas Kells, assignee for N. P. Clarke
returned from St. Paul and st. Cloud on
Friday night, whittier he went TO at
tend meeting OF the creditors and to
get a better grasp OF the situation. I'm
med:arely before making an assign
ment Mr.. Clarke secured number Of
personal debts with which the company
had nothing to do, and it is believed
that the settlements 30 made will not
lie inreriered with. The liabilities are
$500 900 and the assets $267 900. II
is q bad failure.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16

B. r. Palmer post of the Grand Army
win observe Memorial Dav, as it always
does, with interesting and fitting eere-
monies. On Sunday evening, May 18th,
Rev. F. w. Hart will deliver the annual
sermon at Memorial Hall, and on Thurs.
day following. May 3Oth, the usual cere'
MONIES connected with decorating the
graves will be held in the forenoon, land
IN the afternoon Rev. CIV. Lawson Of
Alexandria will deliver the address. Al
are invited to be present. Contributors
of flowers will be gladly received BY
Palmer post on the afternoon CT tn
Goth and the early morning OF the oDsh
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1895-05-16
DR.. Prices Ctaan Baking Powdkr
Worlds Fair Highest Award.

drOb- No other railway in the Month
ablv west has been more prompt to
adopt every invention which promised
to add to the convenience and comfort
OF its patrons. than The North-West-
ern line. A, journey over this route. es-
pecially between Minneapolis, and St.
Paul and Chicago. has become a, pleas
ure, and is entisely tree from the annOv-
ances and ,discomsorts so long INSOFAR
ably connected with Journey by rail-
The Argus. Fargo. N. D.