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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

that if properly handled they could be
made the finest human fighting ma
chimes on earth.
The irregulars are composed of Turks
from Anatolia, Kurds from Armenia,
ARABS from the Red sea coast. Druses
from the mountains of Syria and Pal
estine, and Circassians and Georgians
who fed from Russian territory to es-
cape the rigors Of Russian military
service
They are generally we'll mounted, but
their arms are next to worthless when
compared with modern military equip
ments. Most of them carry long.
smooth bore muskets and pistols.
which consume several minutes TO load
with powder and shot. Each man car
ries three or four of these weapons
stuck in waist sash; also a couple of
daggers and a big saber.
This gives them a most ferocious as
pect, but one man armed with a mod
ern repeating rife could do more deadly
work than a dozen Of these picturesque
saTages. This was proven in the Tur-
cO-RuSsian war, when one Russian reg
iment of 800 men almost annihilated
body Of 5000 Of these irregular troop
ers, although the latter fought with
the most brilliant courage ma3sing
themselves against the muzzles Of the
cannon so that they could use their
old muskets and pistols effectively On
the artillerymen.
II is these irregulars who committed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

potency Of Turkish corruption will dis
play itself most wildly, and the sup
posed million of drilled fighting men
will dwindle to a surprisingly small
figure.
The ottoman empire has a population
OF forty millions, something more than
one-haf the population of the United
States. This country, it has been es-
timated, could rely upon eleven mil
liens Of men capable of bearing arms
should the necessity arise, but the pro-
portion of fighting men in Turkey is
considerably less, owing to the mixed
population.
The moslems number about 25000,-
600, while the Christians number about
100000. Only the MoSlems are
called upon to bear arms, the Christians
naturally not being relied upon to
fight loyalty for the government, which
virtually enslaves them. They are re-
garded as aliens, and escape conscrip-
ton by paying an exemption tax OF
81. so per annum.
Every male Mohammedan in the do
minion of the sultan is theoretically Il
soldier ready to serve at the call of
his master. After the Turco- Russian
war the military system of the ottoman
empire was thoroughly reorganized.
German army officers being employed
for the purpose. These military hire
lings naturally adopted the plan pre-
vailing in their own country, and were
it not for the love of corruption. which
lies so deep in the Turkish heart, the
army today would be a vast power,
great enough to crush Greece at one
onslaught.
Theoretically the military system is
as follows: The regular army is COM
posed of seven complete army corps
and strong division. Six of these
are formed on the territorial system
battalions being stationed in times OF
peace in the districts wherein they are
raised. Consumption is universal
everywhere in Turkey save in Constan-
tinople itself. The natives of the
Turkish capital have the privilege oil
exemption
Every other male subject. as soon as
he arrives at the age of twenty-one
must present himself at the military
center of the district where he reside;
and draw for the ballot.
The men who draw lucky number!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
CHAPTER XXI.
BLESS the Barrier. "

Ned Thorburn's experiment had an
swered remarkably well. He and his
young wife dwelt in the same tent with
the two old people III perfect amity and
freedom. Perhaps this was due in a
great measure to the old people being
very much wrapped up in each other.
Mrs. Thorburns invalidism took a dis
tinct turn for the better, now that she
had invalidism of another person be-
fore her eyes daily; and Capt. Kelly
exerted himself to keep his weakness
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
SHE WAS RULED BY him"
Farmers Wife Who did not Know the
Advantages of the New Woman

advantages OF Cne new woman.
A party of us were out riding I'D in
Vermont one hot afternoon when We
came to little red farmhouse, in the
dooryard of which was a regular moss
cOvered-bucket sort of a we'll with a
sweep in lieu of pump or windlass.
We were all hot and thirsty and it
was voted to stop and have a drink.
A tall, lank, leathery, heavy-eyed wom-
an came to the door as we invaded the
dooryard
beg pardon, madam said the
spokesman of our party, "but can we
get drink out of your well?''
It'll ask him." she said briefly, and
disappeared around corner of the
house. In about ten minutes she re-
turned, bringing a long-handled tin
dipper with her. Handing it to me, she
said:
''He sez you kim"
When we had quenched our thirst we
said:
would you object to our eating
luncheon under that great elm in front
VI Inc mousse
"Pll ask him. and again she darted
around corner Of the house. In ten
minutes she returned and said:
"He SEE you kim
"And would you sell us a little milk"
"Pll ask him. and for the third
time she disappeared.
HE SEE I kim" was the word she
brought back.
When we asked her for the loan of
a jar or pitcher in which to make some
lemonade, she said:
"I'll ask him"
HE" gave his consent and a broken
nosed pitcher was forthcoming.
Four or five other requests met with
the same reply, "I'lI ask him
One Of our party was an outspoken
new woman" and this abject servility
to "him" so grated on her that she
finally blurted out:
''Why, woman, does he your hus-
band, own your soul and body. Haven't
you any mind of your own"
''Ill ask him." was the immediate re-
ply, and again she trailed off to the I'M
seen and all-powerful him" When
she came back she said meekly:
HE SEE I amt. Detroit Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Should the disturbance of Europe re-
suit in a regular Greco-T Turkish war
the world will have an opportunity OF
observing the depths of weakness to
which a powerful nation can be re-
duced by a wholesale application of of
ticial corruption.
The military strength of Turkey is
a problem. Judged by the official rec
ords it would seem to possess a most
formidable army, numbering in round
figures 100000 fighting men. Actually
its total strength is considerably less:
bow much less will never be known
until call to arms is made Then the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
EX-SENATOR VERY ILL.
Angus Cameron Breaks Down Mental
ly-Now in a Sanitarium.

Milwaukee. March Ex-senator
been taken to the sanitarium at Wau-
watosa. He is now rs years of age,
and it is very doubtful whether he
will recover. Physically he is In
good health, but he is much depressed
mentally, and has slept very little
during the past two weeks. His
mind seems to be giving way. Mrs.
Cameron is in attendance upon her
husband.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
A Portland girl worked hard for thre.

A Portland girl worked hard for three
years, saving up enough money to buy
an elaborate wedding outfit The we'd
ding should have occurred last week, but
when she came to the point of taking
her hard-earned money out Of the bank
and spending it for clothes, she backed
out and the engagement is now off for
good.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01
THE SULTAN'S ARMY
CORRUPTION PLAYS HAVOC WITH
TURKISH SOLDIERS.
Mt RE TOWNS BUY OFF

By the Judicious Payment Of a Lump
Sum Residents Are Able to Escape
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Equipments
OF the Savage rreglIlars-Turkish
Navy Inferior to That of Greece.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

The government of Sweden has
notified the government of Canada that
Professor Andre will start from Stock
holm about the end of June with his
balloon in search of the north pole. 1t
is requested that instructions be given
the Canadian officers at different points
in the northwest territories and along
the Hudson bay to report if sighted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

Ireland has one of the smallest sui
eide rates in Europe-only ten to the
million
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

New York tailors will demand higher
wages from their employers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-04-01

either faddy or selfish" Mrs Cumber-
land said, gravely. And as for what
has come of your sad, mistaken mar
try to put the blame of it on any other
shoulders than your own"
There was never Graham who
wasn't sound in wind, limb and mind, :"
he replied, holly. Don't try to pre-
tend that you or any other sane person
can blame me for this thing, who was
born to be my curse, being what it is"
Hush you are speaking of your own
flesh and BLOOD" she interrupted. 'He
will be blind, he will be deformed in
body, but, please God, his mind will be
clear; he will learn to love you if you
do your simple duty kindly, and when
he loves You you will learn to love
him.
"Neverr he said, with a shudder
ct would have been bad enough to be
afflicted with baby if it had been all
right. But with this one! What is to
become Of me? The thought of him will
always handicap my endeavors to get
on. What will be the good of my trying
to make a name for such wretched
creature as that to inherh it? And what
woman On earth worth anything will
give herself and her dollars into my
keeping if he is to have share of the
latter? No, the fact is, if some ass Of
a phila4thropist doesn't take him off
my hands my life is a ruined one, and
it's all owing to Patrice Laugherne's
selfshness."
Mrs. Cumberland looked at him
steadily. Was he speaking in silly jest
or in sadly wicked earnest? 1t was bit
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
Trustees Sale.

By virtue of the authority vested in
deed of trust made by Joseph F. Hayse
and Isabelle, his wife, to Charles r. Bar
ney, trustee. dated the 9th day of April,
A. d. 1896, and recorded in the Office of
the Clerk of the Coonty Court of Berke-
ley county, West Virginia, in Deed Book
No. 50, page 495 6, the said trustee will
offer at public auction in front Of the
Court House ia Martinsburg, in said
county, on
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1897,
commencing at 1870 o'clock, p. M, that
certain tract of land situated at Glengary,
in said county, occupied at present by
w. IL. Burgess, containing 10 acres, B
rods and 90 poles, more or less; this land
is improved by a good log house and
other buildings, and is convenient to
schools and churches.
TERMS OF SALE. One half cash;
the balance in six months, the purchaser
giving his note or bond for the deferred
payment bearing interest from date, and
title to be retained until purchase money
is paid, or deferred payment to be secured
by lien on the property sold.
CHARLES r. BARNEY,
March 90, At. Trustee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
How T0 GEI A PUBLIC OFFICE

Many desirable offices are within the
gift of the new administration. Those
who wish to know what places can be
had and how to get them, can obtain this
information by sending rs cents to Soule
& Co, Washington, ID, c.. for the ~.
5. BLUE BOOK" showing all gov
eminent offices and salaries with Civil
Service rules, sample examination ques-
tons. etc. Under present laws women
stand an equal chance with men for po-
sitions that insure comfortable income
for life. The blue Book" gives COM
plete instruction for office seekers of both
sexes, and besides is valuable book of
reference much in demand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intoxi-
cant, but acts as a tonic or Alternative
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow
els, adding strength and giving tone to
the organs, thereby aiding nature in
the performance of the functions. Elec-
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer and
aids digestion. Old people find it just
exactly what they need. Price SOC and
81 90 per bottle at L. G.. Matthaei' S drug
store
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
3 81 ,

The difference between, and advantage
to you, of good Dry Goods merchandis-
ing over the Indifferent kind is that
you're assured a money saving.
1t rests upon you to decide where the
store is that does it best, and you'll be
better convinced by your own judgment
than any other way.
Soon as you're ready to consider the
question, let us know-we're candidates
for your preference on this good mer-
chandising basis-strong candidates
and will back up our claims with the
kind of evidence that will appeal to you
on no uncertain terms-goods and prices
-prima facie evidence that you can de-
eide by surely and quickly.
If you can't come to see the goods and
learn the prices in the store, Wen send
samples to you, with the widths and
prices plainly marked thereon-do it
willingly and charge you nothing for
them all we ask is that you indicate
what kind of goods you prefer.
Any of these
New Suitings, 75c to $3.50.
New Tailoripgs, 100 to $3.50
Broadcloths, SOC to $3.50.
American Dress Goods, 10, 20, 20,
35, 40, Acc.
Black Goods, soc to $500.
Silks, from New Wash Silks, 25c to
the finest and richest imported novelties
New Wash Goods, sc to 81 %.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
Do You Know

that there is over 800 100000 spent an
nualIy by the different departments of
the General Government for clerical
help? Why should you not be one to
draw good salary from the Govern
ment? You can no doubt secure place
that will pay anywhere from S75 to $500
per month if you wish it. We make it
our business to look after such positions.
We file applications, prepare you for
passing the Civil Service successfully.
In fact our methods succeed where the
efforts of your Congressman, Senator
and friends fail. Send stamp for full
NATIONS BUREAU,
$40 street, N. w, Washington, d. O..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
THE MESSAGE IN FULL.
Exhaustive Review of the Nations
Finances Remedy Urged.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The fol-
lowing is the full text Of the message:
To the Congress of the United States:
Regretting the necessity which has
required me to call you together,
feel that your assembling in extra
ordinary session is Indispensable, be-
cause of the condition in which we
find the revenues of the Government.
1t is conceded that its current expen-
ditures are greater than its receipts,
and that such a condition has existed
for now more than three years. With
unlimited means at our command, we
are presenting the remarkable spectacle
of increasing our public debt by Dor
rowing money to meet the ordinary
OUTLAWS incident upon even economical
and prudent administration of the
Government. An examination of the
subject discloses this fact in every de-
tail and leads inevitably to the con-
clusion that the condition of the rev.
enue which allows it is unjustifable
and should be corrected.
We find by the reports of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury that the revenues
for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1899, from all sources, were $425, $685.
600. %, and the expenditures for all
purposes were S4I5, 1858, 500. 66, leaving
an excess ofreceipts overexpenditures
of S9,oI4,453.66. During that fiscal
year, $40, 57o,467. eS were paid upon
the public debt, which had been re-
duced since March /, 1887, $3.50, o76,-
500, and the annual interest charge
decreased ST., 684, $40. 90. The re-
ceipts of the Government from all
sources during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1893, amounted to $46I,7I6,-
56I 90, and its expenditures to $780,
374, 887, 65, showing an excess of re-
ceipts over expenditures of $2,34I,-
674. go.
Since that time the receipts of no
fiscal year and with but few excep-
tons, of no month of any fiscal year,
have exceeded the expenditures. The
receipts of the Government from all
sources, during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1894, were $372, 500, 49S. go,
and its expenditures, SAP, COS, 1887,
leaving a deficit, the first since the re-
sumption of specie payments, of $69,
8o3, zoo. so. Notwithstanding there
was decrease of $40, 769, 2S. Is in the
ordinary expenses of the Government
as compared with the previous fiscal
year, its income was still not sufficient
to provide for its daily necessities,
and-the gold reserve in the Treasury
for the redemption of greenbacks was
drawn upon to meet them. But this
did not suffice, and the Government
then resorted to loans to replenish the
reserve.
In February, 1894, $50, 600, 900 in
bonds were issued, and in November
following a second issue of $50. 600, 600
was deemed necessary. The sum of
SIG7I7I,795 was realized by the sale
of these bonds, but the reserve was
steadily decreased until, on February
s, 1895, third sale of 500, 3I5, 400 in
bonds, for sos, ITO, 244, was announced
to Congress.
The receipts of the Government for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
REVENUE AND PROTECTION
President Mckinley Declares to
the Congress.
FIRST OFFICIAL MESSAGE TO THE NATION.
Deficiency of Over $3.50, 100000 is Staring the
People in the Face.
r OFFICIAL MESSAGE TO THE Ma

WASHINGTON, March I5.--The
Presidents message was sent to Con-
gress late this afternoon, contrary to
expectations. 1t was devoted to urg-
ing the necessity OF securing more
revenue for the conduct of the business
of the Government. The President
called attention to the issuance OF
S262, 600. 600 bonds during the last Ad-
ministration as reason for more rev.
enue. He said that for the past three
years and eight months there had
been deficit Of $3.50, o61, 58o.44.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

If you have ever seen child in the
agony of Group, you can appreciate
the gratitude of the mothers who
know that One Minute Cough Cure
relieves their little ones as quickly as
tits administered. Many homes in
this city are never without it. l.. G..
Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
The High Hat.

The ladies are particularly anxious
to read the law that abridges their
privileges at the theatres, so we give
it below:
Be it enacted by the Legislature OF
West Virginia;
Section THAT any owner, lessee,
proprietor or manager of any theatre,
hall, opera house or any such build
ing where theatrical or other perform
auces are given, when an admission
fee is charged. who permits or suffers
aud person attending such perform
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
PRIVATE EPILEPTIC SaNITaRIUM
AT GALLIPOLIS. OHIO.

For the treatment and cure of
Epilepsy.
1t is the only Institution of the
kind in the United States. Ex-
perience has demonstrated that
Epilepsy can be cured when the
patient is under the daily con-
troll of a physician who under
stands all the different forms of
the disease. Address
DR.. JAMES JOHNSTON,
Gallipolis, Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
THE BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN.

The WEEKLY SUN Publishes All the
News of Each Week, giving complete
&C counts of all events of interest
throughout the world. AS an Agricul-
tural Paper The WEEKLY SUN is unsur-
passed. 1t is edited by writers of prac-
tical experience, who know what farm
ing means and what farmers want in an
agricultural journal. 1t contains regular
reports of the agricultural experiment
stations throughout the country, of the
proceedings of farmers clubs and insti-
tutes, and the discussion of new methods
and ideas in agriculture. It's Market
Reports, Poultry Department and Veter-
mary Column are particularly valuable
to country readers. Every issue con-
tains Stories, Poems, Household and Puz-
zle Columns, variety of interesting and
instructive selected matter and other fea-
lures, which make it welcome visitor
in city and country homes alike.
One dollar year. Inducements to
getters of clubs for the Weekly Sun.
Both the Daily and Weekly Sun mailed
free of postage in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. Payments invar-
iably in advance. Address
A. S. ABELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
Baltimore, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
New Stove and Tin Store.

w. S. Snyder has opened store in
the room recently occupied by Theo.
Buser, with a complete line of
stoves and hollow ware. Everything
is new and fully warranted with prices
low as the lowest for same class of
goods.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

anee to wear upon his or her head any
hat, bonnet or covering for the head,
which may obstruct the view Of any
person or persons during the perform-
ance in such theatre, hall, opera
house or building where such perform
ance is given, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall upon convic-
ton be fined not more than ten nor
less than two dollars.
Section 2.-This act shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after its
passage.
n, Ag,to., Dot puIs ur,,o can+ n 7,,so %
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

Mr.. Dingley says the new tariff bill
is designed to produce revenue and
also afford protection. On such a
measure, according to past records,
both Republicans and Democrats
should be able to find footing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

1t is noticeable that the new tariff
bill is soaring nobody but importers.
People who own, operate or labor in
mills are not lying awake o nights on
account of it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

Gear Reed" has strong hold upon
the esteem of his confreres. He is
again Speaker by the unanimous vote
Of the Republican members of the
House.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

President McKinley's message is
brief but full offood for thought In
a clear and succinct manner he
demonstrates the absolute incompe-
tency of the Wilson law as revenue
producer and at the same time the
fallacy of the Cleveland theory of pay
ing its way by selling bonds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20

There is talk of pushing the wool
schedule of the tariff bill through
Congress at once in order to antici-
pate heavy importations of wool, free
of duty. The idea is good one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
Farming implements.

Sencindiver & Stewart are head
quarters for barshare plows, double
and single shovel plows, ten differ
ent styles of cultivators, spring
tooth harrows, among them the cele-
brated Hench & Dromgold lever
spring tooth harrow on wheels with
seat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-03-20
DO You Want TO Buy a
Buggy

If you do, you want an assortment
from which to make a selection. In
that case, if you want phaeton, sur
reg, buggy, trap, or stick wagon,
why not call on Sencindiver & Stew
art, on Winchester avenue9 They
have the Studebaker Langtry Surrey,
Popular Phaeton, Izzer Buggy, Prim-
rose and Clipper, without tops, some
thing new in the Studebaker line,
and about 30 others from which to
select, all at very reasonable prices.
Cumberland hydraulic cement is
the best for cisterns-Sencindiver &
Stewart.