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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-25
Burning the Leaves.


With ring leaves around,
A lot of half-charred rubbish
That filters all the ground
Looks lonesome in the moonlight,
When the children are asleep,
And the frost-imps creep slyly
From the shadows chill and deep
But dear ghosts of memory
In this vision come to
the happiness the little children know
AS they hurry here and there,
With their loads of leaves-not care,
AS used to @ in autumns long ago.
One Time
Once in the pretty fall time
When the air full O. blue
An Artie Hill an comm
Home from school this story's true>.
He says to me. a-laughin,
Les make a grea' big blaze
Out O. leaves out in the street there
the air was full O. hazel
/ kin still see Artie's smile
Gleamin' yet leetle while
As he hollered out to me, Les make q blazer
1 should like to peep in,
Were the veil bit more thin,
At his face as twas that prince of autumn days.
So US an Jennie Il Ruby
An Scott an Walter, too.
An Walters brother Hubert
Like t know what he cd dol
An even little Ralphie
With is skirts an yarn-made hood
We all list buckled to it
Till the sight would done you good.
o the fun the jolly fun!
I'm a reg lar son f gun
f I didn't have a spot of it that day
A-rakin' round an round
On that leafy, dusty ground
A-playin' we farmers maxim hay.
They's rakes for Carl an Walter:
Artie had lawn rake, too
The rest of us had stickses.
Playin' they someoin new.
We got grea', grea' big pile
Mos big as any house
Wee Ralphie tuggin' punches
Littler'n teeny mouse.
Like to see them boys an girls
With their capes an caps an curls
An their rosy cheeks a-fushin' like they did;
An 1 wish they'd all come back
All o. that blamed happy pack
Wish they'd come a-rompin' back as they are bid.
Jennie's cloak scarlet
With a pretty cap to match
Black hair streamn backward
For the vagrant breeze to catch;
Blue was Rubys jacket
Awful cunnin little cap,
Skirt all oleated
Somepin' like a railroad map.
An their faces shined that day
Brighter any moon in May,
An my heart is glad ag in little mite
AS see them like did
Fore they Advent off an hid,
Rakn' leaves before the comm of the night.
When the pile was finished
Artie said, Les leave t alone
Till dark comes, EN- fire it
When suppers all is DONE
Done list like Artie said it;
When 1t got right dark.
Scratched q match TO light it
Gee-ee! what lark!
o them faces in the glow
Of the fame that crep' up slow,
Maxim lots O. steamy smoke an little blaze!
Bout the time twas started good.
Burned out, like we knowed 1t would.
An the moonshine come a-slidin' through the
haze.
-Retrospect.-
A little mound of ashes
With ring Of leaves around
A lot of half-burned litter
That covers all the ground
Looks lonesome in the moonlight,
And while the children sleep
l sit here looking, dreaming
Till my heart begins TO weep;
But l dry my idle tears
Childhood's again. sans fears,
And my life once seems only just begun.
ripe for burning leaves.
And all childhood make-believes,
Ripe revel in festival of fun.
Finale
Though the leaves they burn are lovely.
Let them end what they've begun;
What's holocaust of beauty
To a carnival of fun.
Richmond. Ind. IS. W. GILLIAN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-25
That was All.
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.

You are acquainted with Miss Dukane. !
suppose" said Hiland to Halket,
Yes; isn't she brainy?''
Erainy?" added Hiland. who detests that
word. 20, yes; she is brainy and tonguey,
too
II beg pardon. but when / said she was
brainy meant that she possessed unusual
mental powers"
That lis what supposed; and of course.
you know that when i said she was tom
guey merely wished 10 convey my opir-
lon that she was a person OF remarkable
conversational ability"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-25

Is Two Vagabonds,'' and there will be
charge of operas each day. This favorite
operate organization comes this season
stronger and better than ever All OF the
old fayorites are retained, the chorus has
been enlarged, and the beautiful and IN
tricate marches, which were SO long
feature of the productions OF this company,
have been revived In addition to the eX-
cellent repertoire Of comic opera which the
company has been presenting in the past,
Manager Wilbur has made this season no
table by the elaborate revival or the OLD
favorite standard operas, such as MARI
tara" Martha" and Fra Diavoio," all OF
which will be presented during the coming
engagement. Mr.. Wilbur does not, how
ever, believe in shelving the comic operas.
herce he has kept a number or them In ms
repertoire and will produce the best OF
them during the week.
In addition to the operas, Mr.. Wilbur
will give concluding feature or each
performance his living pictures. which Gre
ated much talk during the past season.
These pictures will be given here on an
elaborate scale, with beautiful light enects,
and a corps of posers picked by Herr Kill
yani, the inventor of living pictures. These
models are said to be the prettleSt and pest
formed girls that could be secured in New
York city The subjects of the pictures
have been changed considerably since last
season, although number of the best, in
e fnras MrHor Ct the r Bath he Birth
of Venus and others have been retained.
The roster of the company has been
includes Eloise Mortimer. Maggie Bolton,
Maud Daniel. Maggie Richardson, e. A.
Clark, J. S. Comfy, Claude Amsden, Emmet
chorus and Increased orchestra, under the
direction of Frank n. Darling. 1t is the
largest and most complete operate organ
here The following viii be the programme
for the week: Monday, Two Vagabonds;"
Tgesdasy Fra Diavolq ,.n Wednesd r
Friday, "olivette;" Saturday matinee.
Mauritania Saturday night, "Mascotte.''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-25
THE WEEKS PLAY BILLS.
Joseph Jefferson Returns to EngIish's
for One NiElt ONLY.


Joseph jefferson will appear at English's
Opera House next Tuesday night, produc-
ing the double bill. Cricket on the Hearth
and Lend Me Five Shillngs." Mr.. Jeffer-
son has been rejuvenated by his summer
vacation, and is now ready for work again
Americas leading comedian comes of an
old theatrical family that dates back be-
fore the revolution in England The entire
Jefferson family has been prominent in the
profession, but on none has fortune smiled
and lavished such rich rewards as on the
present representative, Joseph Jefferson
who inherited artistic talent of other de-
scriptions. Mr.. Jefferson is among the
greatest actors America ever knew. In the
two comedies which he gives here Tuesday
evening he is at his best. When he was
in his prime there was not on the stage
more delightful piece of acting than his
Caleb Plummer, in Dickenss beautiful
story, Cricket on the Hearth" The pathos
daughter, his self-sacriticing deception and
all the attributes of his noble character are
blended delightfully."- by Mr.. jefferson with
a charm and an indescribable touch of ma
ture to the entire performance that makes
II. perhaps. the best of Mr.. Jeffersons
bills. AS Mr.. Golightly, in Lend Me Five
Shillings.'' the great comedian was always
considered unapproachable: There are
other Golightlys. but none OF them are like
Jefferson's in real humor. He is quiet in
his fun-making, and his portrayal of the
but has hard work to raise the amount
during the brief course of the comedy, is
the refinement of farcical humor.
In Mr.. Jeffersons company are Gustavus
Levick. John Jack, Joseph Warren. Walter
Howard. Nanette Comstock, Lotte Alter,
Jessie Sweet Mary Shaw, Connie Jackson.
Mrs. Bishop and others. The advance sale
indicates that the usual warm reception
which has always characterized Mr. JEFF
ferson's visits TO this city awaits him Tues
day evening. His advanced years make
his retirement from the stage Imminent.
That fact renders his appearance here
Tuesday all the more interesting
ParE-Wilbur Opera Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-10-25
Possibly.


Possibly MIR. Bryan, on Nov. A. will re-
cali the story of the colored coon hunter
who while up q tree, heard something
drop. IL proved to be the coon hunter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Life Insurance.

The fifty-third annual statement of
The Mutual Life Insurance Company o I
New York has Just been issued show
ing the operations Of the Company
for the year of 1895. The figures
speak for themselves and are so ex-
traordinary in their magnitude as to
make it worthy of the special con-
sideration not only of those who are
insured in this great Company but OF
those who are interested in the prog
ress of this, the greatest of our
American financial institutions.
The Company paid to the holders OF
its policies on account of claims by
death $I2,23o. 1884, and for endow-
ments, annuities, dividends and other
payments to living members $40, 49,
564.II. 1t increased its reserve fund,
to guarantee the future payments OF
all claims, from $IS2. Ioo. 456.I4 to
$Io4, 347,I57.5 8. an addition for the
year of $I2, 1857, 7oI.44.
The results 1895 show increased Sc
curity and permanent benefit to every
member of this great company.
These stupendous figures show the
hold that the Company has upon the
confidence of the insuring public and
show that it seeks. in constantly in
creasing ratio, the benefits to be de-
rived from the protection offered by
this the greatest of all the companies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
LEAGUE CONVENTION ECHOES.

Charleston-on-th the Kanawha is not
the most accessible place in the State,
but there was an immense gathering
of Republicans at the Convention last
week.
There were manv new faces, largely
young men who have just bloomed
out into full-fedged workers.
And be young orators our own
Grant Pitzer and Joe Gaines, 81 Fay
cite, rank first. There were those
OF the old guard like. Romeo Freer,
Ben Meighen, c. B. Hart, Sam Bur-
dette, and others who make the blood
course rapidly through ones veins
when they take the floor. But the
editors and executors interested us
most-A. B. White, Jim Peterson,
Jim McGlothlin, Tom McDougal. P.
w. Morris, Stuart Reed, Mrs. Olivia
Simpson-P offenberger, and VIM. M.
O. Dawson, the two last named, exes.
but just as dear to the hearts of the
fraternity as if they were in active
service.
Hon. G. w. Atkinson was univer-
sally greeted as the next Governor
The unanimity with which Republi-
cans concede him that honor is remark
able. Iii certainly a fitting testimonial
to his worth as a man and the work he
has done for the party.
Among the delegates to the Nation
al League to be held at Minneapolis
are U. S. G. Pitzer and T. w. B.
Duckwall, of this senatorial district,
who, with E. w. Vanmetre, vice pres
ident for the Second District, and A.
B. Smith, member of the executive
committee, give the Eastern Panhan-
Bile very fair representation
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Lady and Gentleman.

A well-known Eastern clergyman
recently told hts people that the rea-
son why he always used woman
instead of "lady' was because the lat
ter word never occurs in the Bible.
1t really does occur four times in the
singular and twice in the plural.
1t is used twice in Isaiah, once in
Judges, and i'll Esther, and twice in
the second Epistle of John. in these
familiar passages: Unto the elect
lady and her children" ''And now
beseech thee, lady" Persistent mis-
appropriation of the good old word
has caused it to go out of fashion with
many other venerable things; but the
idea it represents can never be ex-
pressed by the word woman. Nei-
Their can the word imam" take the
piace-of the old-fashiened word ''geu-
tleman. Both terms will come in
again.-Minneadolis Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Middeway Murmurs.

Rev. Kinzor, D. d., President of the
Maryland Annual Conference, NJ. P,
Church, preached here last Wednes-
day night
Mr.. T. N. Barnes, who for several
weeks has been suffering from catarrh
in his head, is slightly improving.
Mr.. Wilson, and Miss Maggie An
derson, of this neighborhood, had a
pleasant time at the party given by
Miss Ruth Smith, of White Hall, Va,
last Thursday eve.
Mr.. Vim. Gilbert is quite jubilant;
it is lass.
The oyster supper conducted by the
ladies of the NJ. P. church, was well
patronized.
Rev. Frazier Fur preached his
farewell sermon here last Sunday.
Mr.. Fur is now attending confer
ence at Roanoke. Va.
Rev. Mr.. Stonesifor, of Winchester,
filled the pulpit of the Reformed
church here last Sunday.
Mr.. Lynn Watson, while passing
one of his horses the other day, was
accidentally kicked, inficting pain
full, though not serious wound. He
is doing well.
Mr.. T. l.. Hyatt and Luther Yakely,
of Winchester, visited this community
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. R. S. Grantham, of Summit
Point, visited our town last Friday.
Rev. Elmer Simpson preached his
farewell sermon in the NJ. P. church
here Sunday, March 20. 1t is the re-
greet of many of the attendants of that
church, to learn that Mr.. Simpson
does not expect to return another
year.
Mr.. c. /. McClung, of Charles
Town, visited your correspondent
last Sunday.
Messrs. A. L. Anderson & Co.. car
rage builders at this place, informs
me they have fifty vehicles of differ
ent styles about ready for the season S
trade. This firm handles strictly
their own work.
Miss Rose Mcdonald, ofWhite Hall,
is visiting Miss Maggie Anderson
near here. CLIPPER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Uncle sam,s Business UNSATISFACTORY

Uncle Sans Business Unsatisfactory.
The forthcoming monthly Treasury
statement will show receipts during
the month of March of $40, o4I,I4o,
as follows: Customs, SI3, 344, 2I5; in
ternal revenue, SII, $50, 264 miscella-
neous, 81. 100, 668. For the nine
months of the fiscal year the receipts
are substantially as follows: Gus
toms, $I26, 900, 2oo; internal revenue,
$IIo, 4o4, I43; miscellaneous, SIS, $780,
$50; making total of $3.50, COG, $40.
The deficit for the present month will
be about 81, 800, 900, and for the nine
months SIS, $40, 7oS. During the last
few months neither the customs re-
ceipts nor those from internal rev.
enue sources have come up to expec-
tations, and little improvement is an
ticipated in the near future. On No
vember 80 last, when the latest de-
partmental estimates were prepared
for Congress, the increase in the re-
ceipts from customs during the five
months of the fiscal year over those
for the same period in 1894 was about
$I2, 900, 900, and further increase
was confidently expected. Since
that time, however, the increase
amounts to about only $500, ooo.-
Washington Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
The Power of Svmnathv.

A charming little story is told
about burglar who was sentenced to
long term of Imprisonment at Cler-
kenwell sessions yesterday. Early
one morning, many years ago, he
was running at the top of his speed
along west end thoroughtare, pur-
sued bya lady who vociferated "Stop,
thief" A milkman intercepted the
fugitive, who promptly exclaimed,
with admirable astuteness. "For
heavens sake, let me go. It's my
wife, and she'll just about kill me. !"
The rnilkman was a married man
himself, and, "haud ignarus mall, 7"
he allowed the malefactor to escape
London Globe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Foltz Findings.

The query is now where can we find
the best garden seeds -[Vicks'. ED.
The Sunday school at New Town
will be reorganized Sunday the 5th
tomorrow, at three p. nj.
We are glad to hear that Cleggert
Williams is somewhat better under
the treatment of DR.. A. ]. Lemaster.
Mrs. S. Sprinkle and brothers,
Chas. and Ed. Sigler, from near Bed
ington have moved to your city.
The day school at this place are
practicing for an entertainment to be
held at the close OF the school
We are glad to learn that the Rev.
w. Nc Hammack has been returned
to Mt Wesley A. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Marlowe Musin gs.

Spring is approaching.
John Sperow is quite i'll at this writ
ing.
Miss May Lemen is visiting friends
in Hedgesville.
Miss Norah Houck spent few day
in Hagerstown last week.
Miss Annie Houck returned to Hag
erstown last week, after spending
several days at home.
The Hand of Dealt" visited the
family of Joseph Ripple and took
away his son, Harry. last Saturday
night at 1865 O'Clock. The deceased
was S years, months aid II days
old. He was very patient sufferer
and bore his trials bravely to the end.
The funeral services were held at this
place. Revs. Busey and Carpenter
of1iciated. The pall-bearers were four
little boys about twelve years Of age
After the services the procession con.
sisting of large train of carriages
proceeded to Williamsport where in
terment was made in Riverview GENE
terry. Friends extend their deepest
sympathy to the bereaved family.
c. E. d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
IN THRIFTY PEOPLE.
Average Cost of Living In Japan Is
Less Than Three Dollars.


Twenty millions out of 80. 900, 900 Of
people in Japan live on S. month
and the average on less than S.
Rice and the mefest ribble of veget.
ables constitute their diet. and their
clothing is cotton Rice costs 81. so
for 1870 pounds, potatoes rs cents for
the same amount and teal ducks II
cents apiece; fish. however. is dear.
You would be surprised at the amount
of cucumbers these people consume
and a large basketful costs but 4
cents.
Making gods is renunerative
trade and they are sold in all prices
from $500 to 81, and from all mater
ials from gold TO implanted wood.
Paper lanterns is another occupation
and the prices range from Is cents to
SIS. Law is a favorite occupation
and the fee for a license is 81 a year.
The Japanese are prejudiced against
the manufacture of quack medicines,
and the license to make them is So
year, but the druggists do not pay SO
much to sell them
Blind men make good living by
shampooing which is luxury that
even the DooreSf IaDanase will NOT
forego, it consists is slapping and
rubbing of the joints and muscles un-
til every sensation of fatigue is gone.
An ordinary laborer receives 10 cents
day. Japanese value skill in writ
ing, and famous scroll writer gets a
large sum of money for few strokes
of his brush. If shop is burned
down the merchant Immediately starts
up again with S. in his pocket.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
IT Is PROTECTION.

Senator Pritchard, Of North Caro-
lima. gives the true and logical reason
for the wonderful popularity OF Me-
Kinley. Referring to his own State
he said:
cit is simply that the people want
a protective tariff, and they look upon
Mckinley as the embodiment of that
principle. could name hundreds Of
men in the Congressional district in
which reside who have been Demo-
Gratis all their lives, but who now in
tend to vote the Republican ticket be-
cause they see that the Democratic
policy hurts their business interests.
The great development of manutac-
lures in the South has developed this
sentiment, and then the Southern
people want protection Tor their raw
materials.
As in North Carolina so all over the
country, but most noticeable in the
South.
The people want Protection and
they want it bad. They were never
before so much in earnest. Every
Republican we meet is overlooking
with the sentiment. All are ready to
do and dare for that which they are
sure will bring prosperity. All other
issues pale into insignifcance. They
are tired, so tired, of the free trade
fallacy that they are actually mad.
The Herald has advocated Protec-
ton for years because we believe in
it, but now the Herald is not suf-
fciently radical to suit the views of
its readers. A gentleman said,
"Give us more politics" A year or
so ago be was not interested in poll
tics. Now he is an enthuiast.
1t would be we'll for scoffers to keep
out of the way Nothing can check
the progress Of the cause that is adj
vocated by the people. The past
three years is horrible nightmare.
Strong men shudder when they think
of the horrors Wilson's theories have
wrought. Protection must and shall
win, and as Mckinley is the embodi-
ment of Protection they are for Nc
Kinley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04

All of the Herald boys and girls
want fish that will tell them all
about themselves. They usually sell
for ten cents but we virtually give
them away-only one cent.
Get Herald fish and have heap
of fun with your playmates.
The "old folks like those fish Just
as well as the boys and girls, but they
cannot get them. They are for the
youngsters.
When young fellow goes to see
his best girl he can have lots of fun
with a Herald fish.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Special Commissioners Sale Of the
Realty of John B. Wilson,
In and near Martinsburg,
Berkeley county. West Virginia.

By virtue of decree of the circuit
court of said county, entered on the Both
day of January, 1896, in the chancery
cause of Il. w Vanmetre, trustee, VS..
John B. Wilson, etc, the undersigned
special commissioners will sell at public
auction, at the front door of the court
house of said county, on
MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1896,
beginning at one o'clock, D. M, of
that day. the following real estate of the
said John B. Wilson, viz:
FIRST-The tract Of land situated
near the town of Martinsburg in said
county known as "Elkins Park" and
containing twenty-four acres, three roods
and thirty-two square poles, more or
less, and being the same land conveyed
TO said John i Wilson by Geo. NJ. Bow
ers and wife and Chas. Fl Miller by deed
dated February 10, A. D. 1893, and re-
corded in Deed Book No. 80. page 23l.
SECOND--Lot No. 3, in block So, Plat
No. /, and being the same land convey
ed to said John B. Wilson by the M. vi.
M. d |. Co., by deed dated January 16,
1892, and recorded in Deed Book No. 80.
page 1856.
THlRD-A house and lot situated on
the West side of South Raleigh street, in
the town of Martinsburg, in said county.
fronting Az feet on said street and hav-
ing depth of 140 feet, and being the
same real estate conveyed to said John
B. Wilson by w. H. H. Flick and wife.
by deed dated October i, 1891: and of
record in Deed Book No. so, page 50.
THE TERMS OF SALE as prescribe
by said decree are one third of the pur-
chase money cash on the day of sale,
one-third in one year and one-third in
two years. with interest from the day Of
sale, taking the bonds or notes of the pur-
chasers for the deferred payments and
Withholding the title to the property sold
until the purchase money shall all be paid.
Ri. r. INGLES,
w. II. II. FLICK,
S. W. WALKER,
3-2l-96 Special Commissioners.
certify that NJ. T. TngIes has given
l. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04
Jones Spring News.

The weather has not been very fav-
orable for the farmers to sow oats.
George Kitchen is erecting dwell
ing in our village.
Rev. c. NJ Yost delivered his fare
we'll sermon in the NJ E. church al
this place Sunday evening last
Rev. o. M. Ruark will preach in
the NJ f. church at this place on
Sunday at $3.50 P. m.
Messrs. Snyder & Everhardt have
commenced saving the tract of timber
recently purchased OF Gilbert Kitchen.
Peter KEGS received a telegram on
Tuesday informing him of the death
of his son, Moses, who has been re-
siding in Illinois. H.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-04-04

Editing a paper is nice business
five publish joke, the people say
we are rattle-headed. If we don't,
we're an old fossil. If we publish
original matter they say we don't
give EN-, enough selections. If we
give EN- selections, we are too lazy to
write. If we give a man a 'puff, -
we are partial. If we compliment the
ladies, the men are jealous; if we
don't we're publishing a paper not
fit to make a hustle Of IF we re.
main in our Office, we are too proud
to ningle with the common herd;'r
if we are on the streets, we are not
attending to our business. If we
wear poor clothes, business is dull; i
we wear good clothes, we do not pay
for 'em. Now what shall we do
Some may say we stole this from an
exchange-and we did.