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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
More Prosperity

Chicago, May 14.-All Bridgeport is
in gloom over the permanent closing
of the Illinois Steel Companys works.
For the last three years the $500 form
er employees of the works and their
families have been living in the hope
that the mills would soon reopen. The
works have been running occasionally
for month or so at a time, only to
close down again. Promises have been
made that they would open up again
but workmen are now engaged in
boarding up the works for their indf-
mite closing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
Little Miss Erwin.

Beverly, Kan, May 14.-Henry Err
win and wife, who live near this place,
are the father and mother of the small
est child in the country. 1t is baby
girl, is two months old, and weighs
only two and half pounds. The child
is just IS inches long, and it's legs are
no larger than its mothers forefnger,
while its fingers are like wheat straws.
In spite of its diminutive size, however,
little Miss Erwin, gives every indica-
tion of holding on to life.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
The Handy X-Ray.

The Roentgen rays are now applied
by silk experts to distinguish male from
female cocoons by taking picture of
the chrysalis inside the cocoon. 1t is
known that the male cocoon gives much
more silk than the female one. The
eggs inside the female chrysalis are not
so easily penetrated by the rays as the
rest of the chrysalis and stand out dis
tinctly in photograph. Thus the CO.
coons can be selected according to their
value.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
Hawkins County Fiends.

Whitesburg, Tenn, May 14-Widow
Everhart's residence near Otis, Hawk
ms comfy, was destroyed by dyna-
mite last night. The family was absent
hence no one was hurt The blood
hounds at this place were sent for, but
on account of the big rain which has
fallen this morning officer Tranthem
has not gone yet and as it confines to
rain he is not likely to go. Report
does not give full particulars as to the
cause of this trouble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
PROF. BARNARD'S AIR-SHIP.
Centennial Visitors See the Strange Sight
Second Trip.

Nashville, Tenn, May 16.-After
much difficulty in getting off yesterday
afternoon at seven o'clock, Prof. Barnard
attempted another voyage with his air.
ship. 1t soarded aloft rapidly and as
Prof, Barnard vigorously worked the
bicycle pedals of his steering and pro-
pelling attachment the air-ship turned
around several times, but was drifting
with the wind. Itpassed over the CEN
.ennial grounds, foated rapidly over
the city at high attitude in a north
eastery direction and passed out of sight
in the gathering twilight. At about
7;45 o'clock promptly the machine
landed near Madison about twelve miles
east of this city. Prof. Barnard says of
this trial trip
81 find that can manipulate the ma
ohine, right and left, even in a light
wind this is certain. 1 can not go di-
tectly against wind of eighty miles an
hour with muscular power as atpresent
arranged, but by cutting across oblique-
ly can make progress in the direction
desired" "
Further trips with changes in appa-
ratus will be made
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
Eat Peach Seeds and Died,

West Liberty, Ohio, May 14.-Harry
Knabel, the four-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Adam Knabel, yesterday
found some old peach seeds. He crack
ed and ate quite a number Shortly af-
ter he became violently sick and in q
short time died in great agony. The
cause of death was prussic acid poison
ing, the kernels of peach seeds being
rich in this product.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

/ heard of DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey, and
seeing many recommendations from different
persons, of its wonderful valuable merits
though I would try bottle. have been Sc
riously affected for twenty-five years with a
cough and pains in my side and breast that
were causing me a miserable life. l spent hun
dreds of dollars with doctors and for medicine,
but everything failed until found this wonder
full remedy. It beats the world and has saved
nv life l recommend DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey to everybody with weak lungs. 1t Is a
great success. J. B. Rossell, Grantsburg. IL
Forsale by Mcfarland S Bolton, druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
An" Abscess
In the Stomach Caused Great
Suffering Was Confined to the
Bed But Now Able to Work.

I'm October, 1895, had an abscess in
my stomach. was also taken with pleu-
risy and coughed very badly. was
treated byrh"&>:ar3 utdidQot improve.
/ gave aG 1n hoIo u ever getting well.
H., eight side waa swollen and l was not
able to volj; across the room and was
confined to my bed. l was advised to
try Hoods SarsaparilIa and began taking
ii. in three days l could see a change
for the better. l kept on taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla until had taken four bot
Ties and continued to improve. ! lam now
able to do good days work on the farm"
NJ. e. MANN, Demossville, Kentucky.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
A distInction without a difrerence amounts t!

distinction withouta difference amounts to
nothing, There is a difTerence-a real differ
enee-a vast difference between Or. Bells Pine
Tar Honey and any other cough cold or lung
remedy To see it or taste it proves this i'm
mediately but the greatest difference is to be
found in the reSr is coming from its use BE
sides cutting the phlegam and curing the cough
for cold at once it soothes the irritation-heal
the lungs and bronchals. 1t fortifes the sys-
tenn against cold from the use OF whichno evil
after effects can arise.
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
The father of Senator Foraker. Ohio

The father of Senator Foraker, Ohio,
was farmer. He had eleven children,
six being boys, and money was none too
plenty, The boys all worked on the
farm, and the future governor and
senator was taught to wash and iron, to
milk, cook and spin, and, in addition
to all this, to pick the geese at the
proper time of the year.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

Spanish official circles at Havana are
distributed by the news that Consul
General Lee has reported to the State
Department at Washington that the
Cubans are gaining ground.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

Whenever druggist tells you he has some
thing just as good for coughs colds, grip, etc
as DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey, he is thinking Of
his profits, and not Of your welfare. We make
the genuine and authorize all druggists tC
guarantee it to be the best on Garth. The E
E, Sutherland Medicine Co., Paducah. Ky,
For sale by Mcfarland g. Bolton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

At this season of theryear colds generaIy.
affect the lungs worse than at any other time
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey will break a cold in
less time than any known remedy, and it
strengthens and invigorates the lun gs an
bronchial tubes.
For sale by Mcfarland Bolton, druggists.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

The Kentucky House, by a vote of 80
to 3S, killed the bill to make women
eligible to the office of School Trustee
and permitting them to vote in school
elections.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

How many deaths can be traced to "slight
cold?" The record of mortality would be great
ly reduced if every home was supplied with
bottle of Dr. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. The
great exterminator of coughs, colds, Group and
kindred affectiors
For sale by Mcfarland & Bolton, druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises,
ulcers salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box,
For sale by Mcfarland s. Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
Don't Tobacco sUit and Smoke Your life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder.worlser that makes weak men
strong All druggists SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

Commander Booth-Tucker, of the
Salvation Army, has been indicted for
maintaining a nuisance and disturbing
the peace at his New York barracks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

The twelve-year-old daughter of Fred
Buente, farmer near Evansville, Ind.
was assaulted and murdered by an un-
known person.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

The reappointment of Mrs. Mary
Morrow, as postmaster at Abilene, Tex.
is turn-down for National Commit
teeman Grant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

It is claimed that o canvass of the
Senate has been made which insures
the defeat of the sugar schedule of the
tariff bill.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
GREATEST ON EARTH" "
Dv. Niles Restorative NerVine.

Mr. r. T. Caldwell. is book keeper in
tae First National Bank of Fulton, Ky.
Il was completely run down, My nerves
became so unstrung through loss of sleep
and worry that felt sure would be COM
awake all night long, and it took but little
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20

Educate Your Bowels With Casesrets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
i0c, 25c. II c. c. G. fail, druggists refund money.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
No-To-nnc for FIFTY Cent?.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, 81, All druggists
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1897-05-20
"Kainit"

will prevent that dreaded plant
disease.
All about Potashhe results of its use by actual ex-
pertinent on the best farms in the United States-is
told in a little book which we publish and will gladly
mail free to any farmer in America who will write for.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
SO Nassau ST., New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
DIRECTORY.
BERKELEY COUNTY.

CIRoUIT COURT Judge, Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit, E. Boyd Faulkner
Clerk. L. Dew. Gerhardt, Prosecuting
Attorney, U. S. G. PItzer; Sheriff, ). d.
smith: Deputy Sheriffs, J. r. Catrow'
M. s. Tabler, w. NJ. Hollis, +. .M. Hardy
Deputy Sheriff and Jailer.
Terms OF the Court commence on tne
second Tuesday in January, April, ana
COUNTY COURT. President, q. =. HI
ner: Commissioners, Joseph Fiscus
ar1R. j.. Thomas, Clerk, i. L. Bender.
Terms commence, fret Monday, In
March. June, September and December
Commissioners of Accounts, John l..
Picking, Adrian @. Nadenbousch, L.
Dew. Gerhardt; Surveyor Of Land l.
w. Woods; Assessor. First District, u
L. Nicely; Assessor, Second District
y. ii. Fulk; General Receiver
Henry j. Seibert, Coroner, VIM. Mckee;
Sealer of Weights and Measures, W. IL.
Iamon; Steward Of Almshouse lhos'
Wolford. uoa
Local Board Of Health, E. l.. Holt
man. John l.. Williamson, DIR. .. NJ
MYERS, the President of County Court
and Prosecuting Attorney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption

This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms OF Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle 10
guaranteed. 1t will cure and not dis
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whooping
Cough Asthma. Hay Fever, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis. LaGrippe, Cold in the Head
and for Consumption. 1t ia safe for all
ages, pleasant to take, and, above all,
a sure cure. IL is always well to take
Dr. Kings New Life Pills in connection
with DR.. Kings New Discovery. as they
regulate and tone the stomach and
bowels. We guarantee perfect salts.
faction or return money. Free trial
bottles at L. G. Matthaei's drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

liable" The Swiss Minister claims
that Iowa has laid atax upon the
premium income Of European insur-
auce companies greater than the tax
imposed upon the premium income OF
American insurance companies, and
that the same is a violation of the
rights Of Switzerland.
Attorney General McKenna will
make public his opinion OF the con-
struction that should be placed upon
the clause of the Dingley tariff law.
imposing discriminating duties, which
Secretary Gage has asked for, just as
soon as he prepares it. 1t is not true
that he has delayed the opinion to
await the return of President McKin-
ley. 1t is too important matter to
be disposed Of offhanded, even to stop
the senseless clamor for an immediate
decision which certain enemies of the
Dingley law are making. No inter-
ests will suffer by little delay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE MAILS
AT THE POST OFFICE AT MARTINSBURG
w. VA.
DEPARTURES.
Mail close GO l0:40 a. m. for Hagers-
town, and all points east.
z $50 a. m. and and Up. M, fol
WaeS lngton, Baltimore. Philadelphia,
New ork and all points East and South.
ATTY 55 d. m. for all points East.
At 90 D. m. for Pittsburg and all To-
cal and through points West.
At5p. m. for Hancock, Berkeley
Springs, Cumberland, and principal 10.
cal stations on the main stem of the B.
& o. and all through points West.
At 55 D. m. for Pittsburg and all
places West.
Att 45 a. m. and 40 p. M. for Hag.
erstown Baltimore and all intermediate
stations on c. V. r. R.
At a. m. and 6 40 p. m. for Win.
chester and intermediate stations on the
@. V. r. r.
ARRIVALS.
Mails arrive by a. m. from all through
points East, West, and South.
AT 8 % a. m. from New York, Phila-
delphia. Baltimore, Washington. and
local points on old line of B. &. O. Il. H.
Ate and &c p. M. from all points
East and South.
Ar9:50 a. m. from t.Louis, Cincinnati,
and intermediate points.
At 30 pm. from Chicago, Wheeling
Pittsburg, and intermediate points.
At Is am. and 90 p. m. from WIN
chester and intermediate stations on the
G. Y. r. r.
AT / 30 a. m. and 712 P. m. from
Harrisburg. Hagerstown. and interme'
4,arAstations on the @. V. R..
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DO You Want 10 Buy
Buggy

If you do. you want an assortment
from which to make a selection. In
that case, if you want phaeton, sur
rey, buggy. trap, or stick wagon
why not call on Sencindiver & Stew
art, on Winchester avenue? 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 40 others from which &c
select, all at very reasonable prices
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

The Reformed church offered pray
ers on Sunday in all the congregations
of that denomination in Paris for the
divine blessing upon France and
Russia upon the occasion of the al
lance of the two countries to the ben
eft Of the peace OF the world,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
A DaStardly Act

May be committed by anyone while
suffering from an excruciatiug head
ache. MAGIC HEADACHE POWDERS
cure all kind of headaches in from 3
to Il minutes. Do not sicken the
stomach nor affect the heart. Per-
fectlY harmless.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
p1IRIIC LIBRARY

The Martinsburg Public Library is
open every day except Sunday, from
$50 a. m. to 1890. and from 2 y. M. 70
s. on Tuesdays. Thursdays and SatuG-
davs also in the evening from 1880 to
The hours for the reading room are
the same. The public are welcome
subject to the rules, to use the reading
roon and b oks in tie Library free OF
charge. Rooms Southwest corner Pub
lie Square. y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruisers. Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilblaiDs, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. Fol- sale by l..
g. Matthaei, Druggist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
Universal Experience.

| never ran to hear band
Whose dulcet strains were drawing
near,
But that the music always stopped
Just when l got where | could hear.
Cleveland Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

Proprietor-How did that lady hap
pen to get so badly hurt at the bar
gain counter just now?
Floor Walker-She stopped to buy
something and the rest of the women
mobbed ber.-Detroit Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
How to Cure Yourself While
Using 1t.

The tobacco habit grows on a man un-
til his nervous system is seriously affect
ed, impairing health, comfort and happi-
ness. To quit suddenly is too severe a
shock to the system, as tobacco to an in
veterate user becomes stimulant that
his system continually Graves. "Baco-
euro" is a scientific cure for the tObac-
co habit. in all its forms, carefully com
pounded after the formula of an emil
nent Berlin physician who has used it in
his private practice since 1879, without a
failure 1t is purely vegetable and guar
anteed perfectly harmless. You can use
all the tobacco you want while taking
"Raco. euro" 1t will notify you when
to stop. We give a written guarantee to
cure permanently any case with three
boxes, or refund the money with 10 per
cent interest. "Baco-Curo' is not sub
stitute, but scientific cure, that cures
without the aid of will power and with
no inconvenience. fl leaves the system
as pure and as free from nicotine as the
day you took your first chew or smoke.
Cured by BacoCuro and Gained Thirty Pounds,
From hundreds of testimonials, the
originals of which are ON file and open
to inspection, the following is presented:
CLAYTON, NEVADA Co, ARK.
January %, 1895.
Eureka Chemical and Manufacturing
Co, La Crosse, Wis Gentlemen: For
forty years ! used tobacco in all forms.
For twenty-five years Of that time l was
great sufferer from general debility and
heart disease. For fifteen years | tried
to quit but couldn't. | took various
remedies, among others "No-To-Bac, y
The Indian Tobacco AntidOte," "Dou-
Bile Chloride Of Gold" etc, but none of
/ them did me the least bit of good. Fl
nally, however, l purchased a box OF
your "Baco- euro" and it has entirely
cured me Of the habit in all its forms
and have increased thirty pounds in
weight and am relieved from all the
numerous aches and pains of body anC
mind. ! could write a quire of papei
upon my changed feelings and condi
ton. Yours respectfully,
=. IL. MARBURY,
Pastor C. P. Church, Clayton, Ark
Sold by all druggists at $1,00 per box
three boxes, Thirty days treatment
$3.50, with iron-clad written guarantee
or sent direct upon receipt of price
Write for booklet and proofs. Eurek
Chemical and Manufacturing Co, l.
. Crosse, Wis, and Boston. Mass. 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

John Griffin, of GAINESVILLE, o.,
says: 81 never lived day for thirty
years without suffering agony, until
a box of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve
cured my piles. For piles and rec
tai troubles, cuts, bruises, sprains'
eczema and all skin troubles De Witt
Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled. l..
c.. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dlspel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biiousness. Please buy and try box
of G.. G. c. to-day; TO- %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
XXLEsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
In Effect June ~. 1897.
~ A 10 IL n On

1kAlNS w ESls
No. IL. Leaves BALTIC. s IL am, arrives Hag-
erstown II Is pm, daily except Sunday.
No. % Leaves Betto. Oh pun, Frederick
SIS arrive Hagerstown Oh pm. ID. eX. sun.
MOL Fast NAL daily leaves Ralio. 80
am, arrives Hagerstown So
No. 20l. Accommodation leaves dagerstown
90 am, arrive at Cherry Run As, ex sun.
No. 2li. Accommodation leaves bagerstown
rs pm, arrives Cherry Run l0 eX. sunday.
Accommodation leaves HageI stown at 8 III
p M, arrives at Cherry Run at o5 p. M.
TRAINS EAST.
Nos Leaves Hagerstowa % am. arrives
BALTIC. 10 27e dairy except sunday.
No. Is. Mail, leaves Hagerstown OF pm {,
arrives Baito. 03 daily except SUNDAY.
No. % Fast mail leaves Hagers own 10
pm, arrives BALTIC 49, daily.
No 234. Accommodation. leaves Cherry
Run % am, Hagerstown II. eX. sunday
No. 2lS Accommodation. leaves Cherry
10 10 am. arrive HagerstOwn 10 So, eX. Suncay.
No 28S. Accommodation, leaves Cherry X.
5 O5 pm. arrives Hagersfowu6 90, eX sunday.
Trail connect with c. v and b. q O. see
their time tables for connections.
j. NJ. HOOD, sen Manager.
b. II. GRISWOLD, Gen. Pass. agent
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stout CarGs.

The place to get carts that will
stand wear and tear and will not
break down with rough usage is at
Sencindiver & Stewards. They sell
Studebaker carts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

TO quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve aud vigor, take MOTTO.
Bae. the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
eed Booklet and sample free. Address
ling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

Tibbs-She is not fine looking
girl, but they say she has $50, 900 in
her own right. Nibbs--What would
you do if you had wife like that?
Squibbs-N Nothing Judy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

Mrs. Tenspot--I am glad that you
are engaged to Harold. Was it a
long courtship?
Miss Skidmore-Not very. My cy-
clometer registered about 100 miles.
Judge.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11

what is money! asked the philc-
sophical boarder, musingly.
Money, replied the cynical board
er, "is what your rich relatives dom t
leave you Puck.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
Wanted Idea 5 $n: s. 5 : 5sS:

t9--f.nt v0ur idnag; they may UfIUs , u Wt.l.IVI
trs, t16fIN WEDDEKBURN & CO, Patent Attor
ns;si ia ~ Two hum ID Inventions waited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-11
THE MAILS.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Of THE MAILS
AT THE POST OFFICE AT MARTINSBURG,