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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-08
Tales of Suffering.

Tho stories of distress arc not magni- fled, as havo learned by actual observa- tion. At HUlyOkC I talked to tho father of family of five children, who had walked 2l miles across the plains with tho mercury below zero to secure food and clothes for his Ferishing offspring. His face was a picture of distress, so pinched and wrinkled and wan as to nccd no further corrobOration of his story. He said his horses wcrc so weak that hc could walk the distance sooner than they could draw him.
 At Akron 1 saw a strong man. tho treas urer of ono of the counties on the western slope of the Rocky mountains, who, led by his own kind heart, had iourneyed 500 miles across the continental divide at dead of winter to distribute two carloads of supplies, raised by his own exertions, burst into tears and choke with emotion until hc could no longer talk while telling the story of suffering women and children he had seen in his drives through Wash ingtOn county.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-08
Many Still Hopeful.

"All the signs, said he, point to q good year. After n very cold winter, with lots of snow, wo always havc n big yield, and believe it will como our way this season."
 Nearly every farmer in tho belt, how over, will have to be supplied by tho state and liberal outsiders with seed grain. Tho state appropriation of S2l, ,000 for this pur- pose, scattered over so many counties, will givo each farmer but a meager apportion- mcnt, and CmiSsariCs sent out by tho farm CTS aro soliciting moro grain in the irri- gated portions of tho state, where tho crops ncvor fail, and in eastern states. In one county they told mo that the state ap- propriation would furnish only about 5000 bushels of wheat, whcrcas 10, GOO bushels would be necessary for a full seed ing.
 Colorado, with thousands of sufferers, was tardy making known her wants, in somuch that Nebraska had received $I,- 900, O00 worth of supplies bcforc Colorado had dollar. The rain beltcrs aro so ab- solutcly poverty stricken that they will havo to be helped until tho next harvest comes. They cannot procurc even tho ncc-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-08
ARAIN BELT OnrNrY SEAT.

essaries of lifc. Aid has como from all over tho state, and few cars of provisions have been received from philanthropic people in tho cast, but still tho cries of tho needy como up from all of the stricken
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-08
To Rich & Poor
 ALIKE.
ALIKE.

There is not such mighty difference IS some men imagine between the rich and the poor.
 In pomp. show and opinion there is a great deal. but little as to pleasure and sstisfactions of life. We all enjoy the same earth, air and heavens. Hunger and thirst make the poor mans meat and drink as pleasant and relishing as all the varie ties which cover the rich mans table. The labor of the poor man is more health ful and many times more pleasant than the ease and softness of the rich.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-08

drift In the teoth of the wind until final ly, far out on the prairie, they strand against b2rbed wiro fence. Unable to go either backward or forward, they stand in one place until they freeze in their tracks. During the early part of February the cold on the plains ranged from zero to 20 and 30 degrees below. A number of people froze to death, and many who did not die of exposure froze hands, feet and faces.
 One man told mo that his brother-in- law was compelled to cat the flesh of prai- rio dogs to keep from starving, and in stances of the most intense suffering from cold and hunger wero to be met on every side. Ono family of nine children were found, all of whom were barefooted. A number of instances came to light where children went to school with their feet protected solely by wrappingS of gunny sacks.
 Deserted Farms.
 At some points along the Cheyenne branch of the Burlington and Missouri railway, in eastern Logan and through Phillips county, stood and looked around the entire circle of horizon, and nothing could be seen in any direction but de- serted houses. In tho foreground, un- roofcd and crumbling into ruin, would bo an old sodhouse, often with fragments of vehicles or farming implements lying near it in the snow, where they had been lett to rot by the discouraged and bank rupt farmer.
 Many mon came into tho rain belt few years ago happy in tho possession of scv- eral thousands of dollars and left it pen nilesS. Tho merchants in tho small towns who trusted them arc, many of them, tot tering on the verge of ruin. Money can be borrowed only at eStortionate rates. Yet in the face of all theso discourage ments tho farmers who still hang on to their possessions in the rain belt build their hopes on an abundant crop next summer and even threatened to tar and feather tho agent of n humane society who visited tho belt and wanted to deport them to other places. They told mo that their only hopo was in raising a crop this year. They said everything they had in tho world was centered thcre, and they did not propose to leave it. Ono farmer said to mo that ho would bo willing to lcave if he knew where to go, but that in all tho adjoining states there was suffering from drought, and he thought it would be jumping from the frying pan into the fire to mOve away. Ho cited instances of neighboring farmers who had loft, and who werc worsc of than before and wished themselves back.
 Many St;II un,of,n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-08
Caught In the Blizzard.

During the night of my arrival thero the wind arose to terrific gale. HOlyoke was storm swept. Tho two story franc hotel rocked and trembled in tho arms of the tempest, whilo the guests, unable to sleep,
 wondered If tho building would not be picked up and carried away. Tho air was filled with whirling snow as fine as flour that sifted through cracks and orannies so small that their existence had never been suspected. At 10 o'clock the next day not a living soul was visible in the town of HolyokO. Business was entirely suspend ed. Not Q dog or an animal of any kind was io sight People were busy indoors endeayoring to keep warm. A guest at tho hotel ventured out and froze one of his ears before he had gone square. For 30 hours tho blizzard ragged with unabated fury, while tho murcury steadily declined to 80 degrees below zero. During the day sew eral small punches of half frozen cattle passed through the town, drifting help lessly beforo the gale, vainly seeking a shelter they could not find The snow had been beaten Into their hides by tho pitiless blasts and frozen into solid masa Al such times these half fed. feeble animals
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09
GERARDSTOWN.

From the Times:
Winchester Presbytery will meet
at Woodstock, Va, April End.
Mrs. Mary E. Campbell is on a
visit to her son Harry and family at
Berkeley Springs.
We are glad to hear that Frank S.
Gold, of Minnesota. is at Bunker
Hill. Come over to see US.
A. M. Graham suspended his
school last week on account of mea-
sizes among the pupils, but resumed
last Tuesday morning.
We are sorry to say that DR.. Willy
has been somewhat indIsposed for
some time past but hope he will soon
be we'll and stout again.
Mr.. William Morgan, of Martins
burg, was in the village last Tuesday,
looking after his risks and inducing
people to make provision against loss
by fire by insurance.
The Presbyterian congregation has
put in new furnace, for the purpose
of heating the lecture room separate
ly from the main auditorium of the
church.
The public sales in the neighbor-
hood have been largely attended and
the property generally brought good
prices. Horses are very low but
cattle sell high.
Died in Gerardstown, February
Goth, 1895, Florence Amelia, young
est daughter of Benjamin j. and
Mrs. Mary V. Coils, aged 2 years,
II months and % days.
GLOW are allyour folks, Mr.Kees?"
we inquired.
"All well, thank you, except nine
members of my family who are down
with tie measles" responded the
Shanghai mail carrier, with that
quiet little laugh and cheerfulness
which no misfortune seems able to
extinguisb. We hope he will soon
be able to say that all are we'll, with
out any exception.
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Correspondence.
PLEASANT PLAIN.

The wheat is looking very well.
ar. Rosie Gregory is very i'll at
this writing.
Snow going-drifis disappearing
roads almost impossible.
Mrs. 81. G.. Klsner's little dangh-
ter, Cora, is i'll at this writing, but
we hope not seriously.
Cannot the Woman's C. T. U. be
revived. Where are they all? Hunt
up your white ribbon, sister.
Mr.. Insberger, of Emmittsburg.
Nd, is visiting his grand mother,
Mrs. Mary Stotelmire, near Stokes
school house.
March came in like lamb. An
old proTerb is that she will 60 out
like lion, but we hope it will for
once fool the prophets.
Mr.. Theodore Kisner's little son
has been very i'll the past week, but
is getting better, and hopes are en-
tertained for his recovery.
A very pleasant surprise party
was given in honor of the Misses
Rinoman, at their home on Friday
night last, by the young people of
this neighborhood. About Is cou-
pie were present.
PANsY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

A PLEASANT EvENT-A number
of young people of this city gather
ed at the home of Mr.. Fl. M. Couch
man, On Thursday evening, and
forming themselves into a party,
wendell their way to the home of
Miss Florence 'Shaffer, on Raleigh
street, intent on giving her a sur
prise, which was agreeably done.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
social conversation, games, music,
etc., and a bounteous supper was
spread, which received its usual
share of attention. MISS Florence
showed herself to be an excellent en-
tertainer, and it was with many ex-
presslons of delight at having had
a most pleasant time, that the party
dispersed at the small hours of the
morning, hoping soon to meet again.
The following are those who were
present: Misses Emma, Sadie and
Matte Shots, Martha and Mary
Ropp, Emma Darlington, Minnie
Morrison, Sallie Bailey, Susie Gard
ner, Florence and Della Couchman,
and Messrs. Chas. Keedy, Chas.
Couchman, George Ropp, David
Palmer, John Kaufman, Albert Zim-
norman, Clarence Smith, VIM. Heis-
ton and James Poole.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

Don't Miss SEEING THIs.-The
Dewey Haywood Concert Company
which plays here on Wednesday,
March 18th, is composed Of five high
ly finished artists of National repu-
tation. The program consists of o
cal and instrumental solos, duettes,
trios and quartettes, embracing the
classics as well as the popular and
pleasing selections of the day togeth-
err with delightful readings and i'm
presentations. The artists compris-
ing this company are Miss Flora
Dfescher, Violinist; W. Scott Hey
wood, Cornetist; Marie Mckenzie,
Soprano; Frank NJ Fuller, Pianist
and Clara Mae Bryant, Reader and
impersonator. The performance here
will be for the benefit of the Uniform
Rank K. of P. of this city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

WEDDING ANNIvERsARY.-On Wed
nesday night Rev. Chas. S. Trump
and his estimable wife were treated
to most genuine surprise. Twelve
years ago on March 9Th they were
married aud each year they have
celebrated the anniversary with an
entertainment of their friends. This
year it was reversed and their friends
entertained them by taking COM
plete possession of the parsonage,
royalty feasting the pastor, and hav-
ing a good time all around. Mr..
Trump knew nothing of the sur
prise in store. He went as usual to
the Wednesday evening prayer meet
ing, and during his absence his con.
gregation, slim at church but large
at the parsonage, took possession of
his home, greeting him with many
congratulations and coed wishes
when he returned. OF course Mrs.
Trump had to be let into the secret
early in the day, but the whole affair
showed the evergrowing popularity
of their pastor. While Mr.. Trump
was shaking hands all around there
burst from the dining-room a flood
of music from the Triple THO Man
dolin Club, which had some new mu-
sic especially TOR the occasion. They
played in the parlors until all the
company, together with the Club
left the pastor, again congratulating
him and wishing him many more an
niversaries. 1t was delightful oc.
caslon, and no one was more delight.
ed than the pastor and his wife.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09
Novel Case on Trial.

PARKERsBURG, W. VA, March o.
The case of Ellen NJ. Hill vs. the En-
dowment Rank, K. of p, for the re-
covery of the amount of a life in
surance policy held by her late hus-
band, A. E. Hill, in that organiza-
ton, occupied the time of the United
States Court today. Never in the
history of this State has a case of
the like character been decided, pay
ment being refused by the K. of P.
on account of the alleged suicide of
the holder of the policy. The plain
tiff denies suicide, and holds that the
death of Mr.. Hill was purely acct
dental and the burden of proof is on
the defendant. The suit is brought
under the laws of Missouri, in which
State the policy was issued and
where suicide is no defense to a suit
of this character.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

THE SCHUMANN LADY QUARTETTE
With the concert given by the
Schumann Lady Quartette, on Tues
day night, the series oflectures orig
mated by Rev. D. II. Shields, was
brought to a close, and a more hap
Ply and gratifying elimination could
not have been conceived. The quar-
tette consisting of Misses Hall, Wal.
Ter, Heuchling and Jones are not
only fine vocalists, but they render
a class of music thst is approved by
the most critical of music lovers.
We do not attempt to give the. pro-
gram they rendered, as it was so iuli
of responses to encores that show
with what favor they were received
Their solos were added to in effect
by the pipe organ accompaniment OF
Prof. Brockenshire to whom share
of the success of the concert belongs.
No rehearsal was had, yet his aocam-
paniment showed a kindred feeling
of Interpretation with the soloist.
Miss Patton, an elocutionist, is a
member of the company, and her
selections called forth most hearty
applause. In addition to her recita-
tions, she favored the audience with
some OF the delsartean movements,
a great source of entertainment for
the large audience.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY.--The
Daughter of Rebecca of the l. o. O.
F., of this city, with some Of their
friends, conspired together on Thurs
day night last, to give Mrs. D. F.
Drenner surprise at her home cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sec
ond street. The company to the
number of nearly fifteen couple met
at the home of Mrs. I. J. Fost, and
from there proceeded to the home of
Mrs. Drenner, where they we're cor
daily received, and went in and took
complete possession. The evening
was spent most pleasantly in par
lor, games, instrumental and vocal
music, etc., which was heartily en-
tered into by ali. During the even
ing supper was served, 10 which all
did ample justice to the good things
on the festive board. The following
ale those who composed the numbsr
present: Mr.. and Mrs. CIV Beard,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Fost, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Gaver, Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Barton, Mr.. and Mrs. John Young,
Mrs. John Harrington, Mrs. Hewitt
Hartman, Mrs. Frisby Brantner, and
Misses Florence Fest, Minnie and
Ciola Barker, Cora Heck, Carrie
Scheelky, Mary Gaver, Rosetta Her.
ring, Minnie, Bessie and Lula Dren-
ner, and Messrs. Cliff. Caldwell, A.
M. Staubly, E. l.. Hess, w. e. Dren-
ner and A. Zimmerman, Jr.
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The DERBY WINNER.-"The Der
by Winner" does not depend for its
success upon its magnificent scenic
features, nor upon the fact that it
stands distinctively and alone as a
drama whose theme dwells largely
upon the race track. 1t combines
these elements Of dramatic strength
within a thoroughly attractive man.
ner, with the clean cut lines of COM
edy. It's comedy features fairly
sparkle in their diversity and happy
hits and their is not one dull moment
in the play. 1t covers broad field
of action and its author has success
fully combined pathos and comedy,
while his presentation Of the diyersi-
ty of scenes upon the race track
alone. would make the play "a go. =
The characters embodied in the cast
are strongly brought out; they rep
resent the lover, the woman who
would pass through fire and water
to show her love and fidelity for
man the william who resolved to do
somebody, and is himself done up in
bis long run down the race course oil
life; the gay and dashing widow,
who is out for fun and has it the
trusted horse trainer, who would die
for his master, and the tricky jocky
who is out for the stuff. Thorough
competent people have been engaged
to interpret these varied parts and
the play is in consequence rousing
big go from start to finish. See il
at the Central, next Tuesday night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

perhaps you would not think so,
but very large proportion of dis
ease in New York comes from care
lessness about catching cold," says
DIR. Cyrus Edison. at is such a
simple thing and SO common that
very few people, unless it is a case
Of pneumonia, pay any attention to
a cold. There are a great many
cases of catarrh and consumption
which have their origin in this negIec
of the simplest precantion OF every
day life. The most sensible advice
IS, when you have one, get rid of it
as soon as possible. By all means
DO not neglect it, DR.. Edison does
not tell you how to cure a cold but
we will. Take Chambcrlaiuis Cough
Remedy. 1t will relieve the lungs,
aid expcctoration, open the secrc-
tions and soon effect a permanent
cure. % and SO cent bottle for sale
by L. G. Matthaei Druggist. Mar
tinsburg, W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

STORE RoBBED.-The grocery store
Of Mr. D. W. Roderick, next to the
Lutheran Church, was entered and
robbed last Sunday night. One of
Mr.. Rodrick's clerks, opened the
store Monday about 7 o'clock and
discovered the back door standing
open, and the money drawer upon
the counter He found that SIS from
the cash register and $40 from a cash
drawer was missing. Several notes
and receipts in the drawer were I'M
disturbed. Mr.. Rodrick thinks that
the robber was some one very
familiar with the surroundings, as
all indications lead him to believe
that the store was entered from the
front and the robbers left the store
by way of the back door. Foot
prints from the back door to the gate
on Martin street were discovered but
as yet he has no clue to the robbery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09


SMITH MARTIN.-Mr. VIM. Harry
Smith and Miss Lille A. Martin
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony at the Lutheran parson-
age on Thursday night at $50 p. m.
by Rev. G. S. Trump. The wedding
was a quiet one and few, even of
their most intimate friends knew of
it. The couple were attended by
Messrs. Frank Evans and L. Dew.
Gerhardt, who saw them happily
married. They left Friday morning
for Baltimorn. where they will spend
few days. An informal reception
will be held at their new home with
Mrs. Netzel on Monday night. Our
best congratulations go with them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09
A $500 YERnInr IN As2n. 000 Sum

A $500 VERDICT IN A $4,000 SUIT.
in the Circuit Court on Tuesday
last, at Charles Town, before Judge
Faulkner, the suit of Ellen M.
Baueher against Barney Lloyd, which
was begun last Friday, was termi-
mated by the jury rendering YER
dict for $500 in favor of the plaintiff.
The suit was an interesting one and
attracted considerable attention in
Jefferson county. The plaintiff sued
for $4,000 tor alleged failure of de-
PENDANT to cary out contract. In
1892, defendant being an old man
and alone, plaintiff and her husband
went to live with him and to take
care of him during his life under an
alleged promise on his part to con-
vey certain real estate to her and at
his death to give her by will the
residue Of his property, worth about
$4,000. Differences arose and de-
fendent refused to convey the real
estate to her. Defendant became
sick and plaintiff left HMM this con-
dition and she and her husband re-
moved TO Pennsylvania, her former
home. Before leaving she brought
this suit, which ended today as stated.
The case was holly contested and
many interesting law points arose
and were decided. Both parties en-
gagged able counsel, the plaintiff be-
ing represented by Col. F. W. Brown
and Capt. George Baylor and the
defendant by Judge Daniel B. Lucas,
Hon. VIM. H. Trayers and Mr.. j.
F. Engle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

FUTURE OF THE PNEUMATIC TIRE
The question to what extent the
pneumatic tire, so familiar ON BIZ
cycles, will be adopted on the wheels
of other vehicles is one of consider
able interest. According to a Lon
don scientific journal, for cabs and
broughams in English cities the rub
Der tire, with an iron hoop outside,
is steadily growing in favor and
thousands of them are seen. Since,
even on the smooth wood and asphalt
pavements of London the rider
knows at once whether lis hanson
has elastic or rigid tires, the contrast
must be still more marked on macad-
amized roads or streets paved with
granite or cobblestones.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

GoRDoN-PITzER.-Mr. j. FL. Cor
don and Miss Emma May Pitzer,
both of this county, were married at
the First Methodist Episcopal
ChurchTuesday morning at IL o'clock
by Rev. D. Fl. Shields. Miss Anna
Belle Pitzer, sister of the bride, was
maid of honor, and Misses Lulu
Gordon and Lena Swimley were
bridesmaids. Mr.. Homer Small was
best man, and Messrs. Charles Pit
ger and Gilbert Miller, groomsmen.
The ushers were Messrs. Gold Bal
enger, J. R. Denny, William Gordon
and Clarence Noll. Prof. j. o.
Brockenshire played the wedding
march. The happy couple left for a
bridal tour Immediately after the
ceremony.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-09

A SUCCESSFUL EvENT.-The festi-
val given by Rev. B. W. Kirk and a
corps Of faithful assistants at the
Central Opera House on Thursday
night for the benefit of the FreeWill
Baptist Church, coloied, of this city
was most successful event. Many
OF the merchants, business and pro-
fessional men of the city took sup
per. which was most elegantly serv-
ed. We regret not being able to
give longer account of the affair,
but in justice to the colored folks we
must say that it was a most success
full affair, successful to those giving
it and successful to those who went
as guests.