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The herald., 1896-02-27
TREATED LIKE WILD BEASTS

of Masonry. and they are going to kill
you.' At this became greatly excited,
fearing that had been talking too much,
and again flew off, remembering nothing
for several days.
IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.
"After several days was taken out of
the dormtory and put into single room,"
continued Golfer, ''and then my real suf.
ferings commenced. My hands were in
muffiers, and was strapped to my bel SO
that could not move, and in this condi-
ton was left all night, without water and
without attention of any kind. frequently
begged for water, but no attention was
paid to me, the attendant merely opening
the wicket and flashing his bullseye lam
tern in my face. When became ton per.
sstent, he swOre at me, saving, IF you
don't shut up, you d will
come in there and cut your throat In the
position in which | was it was impossible
for me to keep myself clean, Q fact which
seemed to bother the attendants very little.
This sort of thing continued. with slight
variations. for some days; but finally /
begged SO hard that was again taken back
to the dormitnry, where r6mAined for
some days, just how long don't renem-
Der.
"MoRAL sUAsIoN."
"But little consideration is shown
patients in this ward,'' said Golfer. 1.-THE
first nourishment that remember taking
was boiled milk, egg and whisky. l re-.
fused to take this on account Of the
whisky, when the attendant, Mcdowell,
yelled out, You d =, we don't ask
you whether you will take it; we will put it
down you,' with this, Mcdowell inserted
his thumbs in my eye-sockets, while an
other attendant sat on my legs. The pres
sure forced me to open my mouth, and
third poured the mixture down my thoat.
After this made no further resistance, as
did not wish to have my eyes gouged out.
On another occasion, when ! PERSISTED in
The herald., 1896-02-27
A GOLD MEDAL
VIII be Awarded by the National deogrnph.
icaI Society

VIII be Awarded by the National deogrnph.
ical Society
To such pupil in public high school in the
United States as shall compose and sub
init by October Is, 1896, the best original
essay, not exceeding 1000 words in length.
on the Mountain Systems of the United
States.
A certificate of proficiency will also be
awarded for the best essay received from
each state, provided such essay is of
sufficient merit to justify the award.
Essays will be received only from such
public high schools as formally announce
their intention to compete by May 31st.
All competitors will be required to make
formal certifcation on honor that they
have not received aid from any person in
the composition of their essays.
The adjudication committee consists of
General A. W. Greedy, chief signal officer,
United States army; DR.. T. Z. Mendenhall,
president of the Polytechnic institute,
Worcester, Mass, and Professor W. B.
Powell, superintendent of public schools
of the District of Columbia.
EVERETT HAYDEN. Secretary.
Washington, 1915 H street N. w.
The herald., 1896-02-27
HE COT JUDGMENT
A Verdict Giving Bosqui sI7s Prom Theodore
Bauer

Verdict Diving Bosqui SI7S Prom Theodore
Bauer
All day yesterday was occupied by JUS
tice Morrison in hearing the case OF Bauer
vs.. Bosqui, in which the ex-detective sought
to recover the sum of 5000, claimed to be
due for wages as watchman over Bauer q
cribs on Alameda street.
In his answer to Bosqui's complaint
Bauer alleged that he had at various times
given to the former sums of money aggre-
eating over $4,000. In March, 1894, it was
claimed $3.50 was paid; April 18th, 81 90;
May 10th, $40, which Bosqui wanted for a
suit of clothes. Again on Junuary l.,
1895, the answer states, Bauer loaned his
quondam employe 5000 to 60 back east to
bring back Alexander Docter. a fugitive
from justice. This sum-. together with
500 advanced July 26th, and another
500 dug up September 10Th last, Bauer
claimed had never been repaid him. The
answer further stated that Bosqui really
owed Bauer $500, but that he waived it all
except $299, for which amount he asked
judgment.
A great deal of spicy testimony was un-
folded during the day and the inside work.
to public view. In his testimony Bauer
characterized Bosqui as a "wolf," who was
always hungry and grasping for more.
Numerous witnesses were called by the
defense to show the bad reputation of
Bosqui for honor, truth and integrity.
Among them were ex-chief of police Burns,
Emil Harris and q plumber named Nc
Cullough. All had known the little French
man for a number of years, and all stated
that, to the bost of their knowledge. his
reputation was bad.
Upon the conclusion of the testimony of
the plaintiff, Mr.. Davis made short argu-
ment for Bosqui, but j. Marion Brooks.
who appeared as attorney for Bauer, SUBJ
mitted his case without remarks.
The jury after an hours deliberation re-
turned into court with verdict giving
Bosqui judgment for 1925.
The herald., 1896-02-27
CAPTURED In San Francisco

A telegram has been received from San
Francisco notifying the authorities here
that police of that city have arrested and
are holding one E. ]. Dole, who is wanted
here on . charge of forgery. An officer
will 20 north to bring back the prisoner.
The herald., 1896-02-27

Six afternoon cups and saucers of Coal.
port china cost in the neighborhood ot
5000. Don't use yours every day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
Three Bitten by Snakes.

HAGERsTowN, Md, July 19-Wal-
ter Drury, aged five years, sou OF Mar
tin Drury, of Blair's Valley, was bit
ten by copperhead snake ten times
and died from the effects of the poison.
He was in bed with his older brother
Ignatius. They awoke in the night,
and Walter thought mouse was bit
ing him on the foot. He called to his
parents, and they came into the room
with /. light. A snake wound itself
around Walter and sank its fangs into
his body ten times until the child fell
from pain and exhaustion. He was
bitten twice on the arm, twice ON the
stomach, once on the breast and on
his feet and legs. In the meantime
Ignatius was battling with a second
copperhead snake which crawled out
of the covers. Iknatius was bitten
twice, once on the hip and once on the
arm. He shook off the snake ana
leaped out of bed. Mrs. Drury, In go
ing to the rescue of her boys, stepped
on the snake which had bitten lgna-
titus. and the snake bit her on the foot.
Both snakes disappeared through a
hole in the floor through which doubt
less they had crawled into the house.
The body of Walter swelled to I'M
mense size almost immediately and he
suffered intense pain. Mr.. Drury rode
six miles for physician. but when the
doctor arrived the lad was dying. Ihe
physician was too late TO save Waiter
but he gave Mrs. Drury and lgnatlus
remedies to counterfeit the poisonous
bites, and both of them will recover
The house in which Mr.. Drury lives II
built at the foot of North mountain
and the boys slept in the basement tt
keep cool. 1t is thought the snakes
crawled into the house from the noun
l. tain
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
A Miracle.

There is nothing more wonderful
than the advances which science has
made in the matter of education. In
teaching the deaf, dumb and blind it
has achieved nothing short of a series
of miracles.
Helen Kellar, for instance, was born
without sight, hearing and speech
Her condition seemed to be pitiful1y
hopeless, and it was apparently great
misfortune to have been born at all,
for her path through life threatened
to be rugged from beginning to end.
She was taken in hand, however, and
now she is not only one of the bright
est and best equipped scholars of her
age. taking rank, after a severe exam
nation, above large majority OF girls
who have all their faculties normally
! developed, but, wonderful to relate,
/ delivering a speech in well modu-
| lated voice, not a word of which she
was herself able to hear.
Among other things she said: MY
| little sister and baby brother love to
have me tell them stories in the long
summer evenings. | also discuss the
political situation with my dear faith
er, and we decide the most perplexing
questions quite as satisfactorily as If
could see and hear"
It is wonder of wonders. The same
! methods are being pursued in other
instances and with like result. Evil
IDENTIFY there is no such word as Inn
possible" when the deaf, dumb aD
blind have substitutes for speech
hearing and seeing.-N. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
Bryan and Mckinley.

From an article of the N. Y. Journal
with above caption we extract the fol-
lowing
'sNor is it possible with any more sin
certify to call Mr.: Bryan a demagogue.
He is the very reverse of a cemagogue.
He follows the truth as he sees IL,
though itlead him to political destruc-
ton. Last year he could muster only
ten thousand votes for his faction IN
Nebraska, out of over 10000, but ne
had no thought of compromise. he
fought on. regardless of victory or oe
feat, thinking only of what he believed
to be right. If he had not been noml
mated nobody would have dreamed OF
calling him demagogue. his splrlt Is
rather that of prophet.
On the other side we have William
Mckinley, bound hand. foot ana
tongue to the most corrupt combina-
tion that ever exhibited itself openly
| in an American Presidential campaign
His election would put the resources OF
the government at the disposal of the
Hanna syndicate 1t would mean re
tnrn to Chinese protection, and the ex
ploitation of the people by a rapaclou!
ring of.mandarius. 1t would mean II
the end popular revolt before which
affrighted conservatism might pray to-
a leader with the moderate instincts o
Bryan.
In most respects the superiority Q
: the democratic candidate is SO palpabl
as to make comparison needlessly crue
to his opponent. What then is tn
duty of American citizens who deslr
to secure the best possible government
for the republic during, the next fou
: years? Plainly it is to vote for tina
presidential candidate who is manifest
T iy best fitted to admiDisner the govern
:: ment, and to settle the financial que
= ton through their representatives !
q Congress. God men may vote for gol
e candidates. silver men for silver cand
9 dates, and bimetallist for bimetaliist
e But nobody who realizes what is
< stake in this campaign can vote !
a abandon government of the people, I
n the people, for the people, in favor
Is government of Mckinley, by Ham
:. for syndicates."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

MILWAUKEE, July IA sensation
has been caused in political circles by
the announcement that E. z. Wall, ex-
chairman of the Democratic State
Committee, and a member OF the DEM
ocratic National Committee, will sup
port BRYAN and Sewall. The announce
ment is made by Mr.. Wall himself.
He said believing that the distress
and dissatisfaction existing among the
people of this country today are due
to the pernicious legislation OF the he
publican party for thirty years. and
believing that the supremacy OF the
Republican party would ultimately
destroy a government by the people
in this land, prefer to appear lncon
sistent in one matter rather than te
do violence to my political principles
Therefore, Notwithstanding the lac
that my views on the money question
are not in accord with those expressed
by the National Democratic Conven
ton, submit and l will support ane
vote for the nominees"
This should not surprise any one
Where the surprise should come H.
where a Democrat refuses to supper
the ticket, and especially in the South
| in view of the fact that all the pollc
of the Republican party is lnlmicai Z
the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

The workman often eats liis, lunch
on the same bench where he. does his
work. The office man turIis his desk
into dining table. Neither gets the
out of doors exercise he needs, neither
takes the proper time for eating. 1t is
small wonder that the digestion of
both gets ont of order. sIngsuch cases
DIR. Pieree's Pleasant Pellets come to
their assistance by aiding nature in
taking care of the food.
The cause of nine-tenths of the sick
ness of the world is constipation.
From this one cause come indigestion;
disorders of the stomach, liver and
kidneys; biliousness, headaches, fiatu-
lenee, heartburn, impurity of the blood
and the serious complications that
follow. To begin with, constipation is
little thing, and little thing will
| cure it. The pleasant Pellets" are
tiny, sugar coated granules. They
will perfectly cure the worst case of
constipation and indigestion. Ii the
druggist tries to sell you some other
| pill that pays him greater profit. just
think of scEsat aoiH best pay yols.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
F. G. LAYTON (Dem

,
HAS A MoUsTACHE, YET ONLY IA
YEARs.-Ed Jenkins is a fourteen year
old boy living in Garret county, Ky,
whose claim to distinction is based on
the fact that he has fully developed
black moustache that many man OF
thirty would .be proud to boast. :,
The boy was hardly ten years Ola
when the fur began to sprout on the
upper lip. Contrary to the usage OF
boys, he not did encourage it's growth
by surrep titiously shaving He never
put razor to his face. but the nall
needed-no encouragement, and con
tinued to grow and become darker I'M
til the moustache was thick and long
The remarkable feature is that the
boy is not particularly developed be
yond his years in any other way: he
is not above the average in height OF
weight. He still wears knee pants
a nd it is a queer sight to see him fun
bling at his moustache and curling the
ends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
Deatn of Ex-Governor Russell.

Elk Governor William E. Russell, OF
Massachusetts, arrived at st. Adelaide
de Pabos, Que, from Boston on the
II inst. and pitched his tent for few
davs fishing. He was accompanied by
his brother and Francis Peabody.
They all retired early. the e1 Cover v sa
nor apparently in good health "a. an D 9
spirits. Upon his companions trying
to arouse him next morning they dis-
covered that he was dead. Death
must haye resulted from heart disease
The position of the body and the ex
,,ross;on on the dead mans face showed
that his death was painless.
After an inquest the remains were
taken at once to his home, in Boston n
He was born in Cambridge Jany. .
1877 and was consequently in his 39th
wear. He had been twice Governor O
Massachusetts, and took a proml1Ge an
position in the recent Chicago o ~,
yention. He was democrat OF the
purest type, and was regarded as
presidential possibility.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

1t is now made public as to how Jose
Maceo, the Cuban General, who has
been killed according to account many
times, was really killed a short time
since. Maceo had ordered charge in
the hope of surprising the Spaniards,
but found on approaching them that
they were too many for him. He then
ordered a retreat. As he turned the
Spaniards fired, and a ball struck him
in the back of the neck ranging
through his head and out between his
ewes. If the ball struck him as de
scribed and passed through his heao
and neck, we suppose Jose is this time
certainly dead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
We desire to remind our readers that


We desire to remind our readers that
when Germany conquered France and
as war indemnity extorted thou
sand millions of money from her, that
Germany demonetized silver then and
there, in order that France who was
obliged to pay this money in the money
of Germany would have to pay it all in
goldS The very trick that was played
on the people of this country by the
bond holders when silver was demonet
lied in 1878.
1t is our opinion that this trick o
demonstration was learned from Ger
many, as the Franco. Prussian war end
ed only year or two previous, and i
was done for a purpose here as mucl
so as in Germany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
East Liverpool. O.. July Is.


AS neighbor and member OF Con
gress | had abundant opportunity to
know Mr.. Bryan as to his home life,
habits and as a public man.
To be young in years, yet old IN re-
search and practical knowledge, as he
is, is one of the grandest achievements.
He is student of affairs, possessed OF
quick perception, is a profound think
er and a clear reasoner. He reaches
conclusions quickly, but is not impul-
tive at the expense OF reason and only
when conscious Of being right.
Bryan is one of the highest types OF
American manhood, mentally. morally
and physically. He is as fearless and
fertile as-was Tom Corwin, as patriotic
as jackson. and as President will be
idolized by the masses, for he will make
an ideal President.
GEO. P. IKIRT (Dem.i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

When we behold condition, we
should look for the effect if we desire
to understand it. What is the condi
ton of this country? Stagnation OF
business, poverty amongst the labor
ers and farmers, the Sheriff with a
red flag in one hand, and scourge in
the other, behind him, mortgage in
hand, the creditor. Waving the red
flag,the trucking functionary cries the
property for sale, the creditor buys at
his own figures, and with the scourge
the Sheriff drives from house and
home the starving inmates. These
are the conditions, now whence comes
the cause2 Having controlled legisla
ton the plutocrat has shaped it, hav-
ing shaped it he shaped it for his own
good, having fashioned it and con-
trolled it he is now reaping his reward
and like the gourmond he is, his in
satiable NAV is never full. He pro
poses now to rule the nation still fur
ther by electing a president and other
chief officers who are in a compact with
him, and who, If the Wall Street-Han
ma idea prevails, will further darker
the dark picture which this country
has had hung on it's walls for SO many
long years. Having seen tho condi
ton, and ascertained the cause apply
the remedy. Where is it? In the
hands of the people. 1t is the ballot
and he who takes not care of his own
household is worse than an infidel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

SHE Won HER WAGER.-One of the
most novel scenes ever witnessed on
the Atlantic City beach was presented
to the stro1ers along the esplanade re-
Gently. The single performer was o
pretty brunette from Baltimore. She
made her appearance on the beach I'M
bloomer costume of dark blue goods
This created no surprise, but when She
deliberately sat upon the sands. re-
moved her shoes and stockings and
waded waist-deep in the water she at
tracted large number of spectators,
to whom she paid no attention. AS
leisurely and cooily as she had entered
she came forth, donned her shoes and
hose and walked 10 ii nearby hotel..
The clerk at the hotel said the act was
the result of IL wager, and that the
young lady was the winner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
Hill PRoPEsIED THAT BRYA


HILL PROPESIED THAT BRYAN
WOULD BE PRESIDENTIAL telegram
to the N. Y. Herald from Lincoln,
Neb., the home of Bryan, says
1.-TWO or three years ago a young
democratic leader named Guerin went
to Washington on some business and
sought an introduction to Hill. he
was one of Hills Western admirers
Guerin was also friend and follower
of J. Sterling Morton. He talked VIII
Hill great deal about Morton. FINAL
Iv.HilI said to him.-"Guerin, if yor
are looking forward to future IL
| politics. | would advise you not tt
waste your time on Morton. There's
man out in your State who is going t.
be President some day and you'd bet
ter catch on his coat tail. His name !
| Bryan."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

The people may be ignorant and the
bankers may be learned. But when a
banker undertakes to make a bargain
with an ignorant farmer he makes the
best bargain he can for the banker
When the banker undertakes to ad
wise the ignorant farmer how to vote
he never advises him against the learn
cd bankers interest. And these TRUTH
you can store away, and they VIII
keen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

When work is to be done the people,
the horny handed people, are given
the pick and shovel. When wars are
to be fought, the people, the horny
handed people, are given the musket
and placed right In front of the can
non, but when the country is to be
governed they are informed that they
must take back seat, and allow the
kid glove gentry to come to the front
This one time things are to be reversed
and the people who do the work ano
fight the battles are going to try theil
hands on the reins of government
They are sure they cannot do mucl
worse than the millionaires have done
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

Lii Hung Chang, the great Chinese
statesman, is to visit the United States
in September. Whilst in Washington
he ought to lecture on protection and
show what advantages his country has
gained by walling herself in, and tell
how long it took free trade japan te
wipe the ground up with protected
CHM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

The would-be financiers assert that
the free coinage of silver will bring on
a panic. In the next breath they in
form us that it will bring on an infia'
ton which will ruin prices and injure
the wages of the laborer. Will they
now cite us one case of panic during
a silver imitation? The world is 81
thousand years old, and, in inviting
reply, we do not expect the first fiftee'
or twenty wears to be included.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

VIM. J. Bryan, Democratic candidate
for President, made short speech to
large audience on his way-home at
st. Joe, Missouri last week, and on his
arrival at Lincoln, Neb. his home, was
met by 30, 900 people and greeted with
shouts, ringing bells, and booming
cannon. He made a short appropri-
ate address then, which was wildly
applauded-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22

THE Baltimore San asks, IF fifty
cents will buy as much as dollar
what is the use of making the fifty
cents into dollar?" In the first place
fifty cents won't buy as much as a dol
lar. In the second place, if the rela
tive value does not change by making
fifty cents into dollar no harm woulo
be done by the change. In the thlro
place one always prefers having
dollar in his pocket to having nifty
oouta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-07-22
ia Offer !. Reward of 100 Dollars

for a case of catarrh that cannot be
cur ed, creates the suspicion that the
article so advertised is humbug. DO
you know of any such reward being
paid? Ely Bros. do not promise re-
wards in order to sell their well-known
Cream Balm They offer the most
effective medicants, prepared In con-
yenient form to use, and at the lowest
possible price. so cents per bottle. An
honest and effective remedy, which is
absolutely free from mercurlais OF
other harmful drugs.