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The herald., 1897-02-08
BIcYCLISTS BUMP BADLY
Que Man Is Seriously and Another Pa
tally Injured
Two Young Men Of Riverside Collide at High
Speed-Roy Smiths Skull Very
Badly Crushed

RIVERSIDE, Feb. Troy Smith and
Percy Davis, two young men of this city,
were seriously injured about midnight
Saturday in bicycle collision. Smith $
skull was cracked clear across from
the forehead to the back of the head
and also across from ear to ear. Davis
had one arm broken, and it is feared
was internally injured He was uncon-
scious for several hours, and Smith is
still unconscious, sixteen hours after the
accident. Two physicians worked with
the injured men all night. 1t is believed
that Davis will recover, but there is no
hopes for Smith, as his skull is so badly
fractured that it was found necessary to
remove a piece Of bone an inch in diam
eter,
The herald., 1897-02-08
Caught in tho Ice Gorge

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. IAN Ice
gorge, fifty feet high and twenty miles
long, which has been forming for sew
eral days, gave way this afternoon. Sew
eral New Orleans and Memphis packets
have been caught in the ice and COM
PEELED to lay up. If these have not sue
ceeded in finding refuge in the tributac-
les, the loss may be large. A telephone
message from the scene late tonight
states that the Buckeye State ran into
the Blue river to escape the ice. The
water in Blue river quickly rose with
the passing gorge and quickly receded
leaving the steamer stranded on the
shore. Her pilot house and smokestacks
were demolished, and it is now thought
she will be total loss. Her value is
$4,000.
The herald., 1897-02-08
TomfooIery In Ore gon

SALEM. Ore, Feb. 1.-THE Davis
house met tonight with dve members
present and adjourned. The joint con-
vention of Mitchell men will meet at
noon tomorrow, and it is probable that
great pressure will be brought to bear at
that time to induce forty-six members to
enter and vote for United States SEN
ator. The opposition appears not to be
disturbed at any statements made by
the Mitchell fnen.
The herald., 1897-02-08
Strikers r ;oting

HAMBURG, Feb. THE riots which
followed the recent collapse of the dock
srs strike on Saturday at Altoona and st.
PAUL. are serious. Knives and revulverS
were freely used. A number of persons
have been injured, including several
onlookers. Nearly 100 arrests have been
made by the authorities. 1t was o'clock
Sunday morning before the forces of
police succeeded in clearing the
streets and quieting the people.
The herald., 1897-02-08

ANDERSON, Ind, Feb. 7.-Edward
Bond of this city has retained attorneys
and served notice on the English syndi-
cate not to pay George BrambIe of
Sleepy Eye. Mimi, the Sc, 900, 900 deferred
payment for the patents on a machine
which applies steam power direct. 1t is
claimed that the patent brought $7,000,-
900. Bond invented and patented ma
chine in 1885 which he asserts covered
all of the points in Bramble's invention.
Capitalists, however, are afraid to take
hold, and he forced himself into bank
ruptcy.
The herald., 1897-02-08
AT CANTON
The Usual Quiet sunday-The raior Went to
Church

CANTON, o., Feb. THE usual Sum
day quiet prevailed at the Mckinley
house today. The major went to church,
accompanied by National COMMITTEES
man Charles G. Dawes. Congressman
Francis Wilson Of Brooklyn, Mr.. Pru-
den, White House executive clerk, and
several other friends. Congressman
Wilson had half hours talk with the
major before leaving for the east this
afternoon. He had little to add to his
interview of last night, except that his
mission was not of national Importance
Mr.. Pruden also had a short talk with
the major before starting for Washingl
ton concerning matters connected with
the White House.
s. A. Perkins, assistant secretary of
the national committee, who has charge
of the Washington headquarters, reach
ed the city today and will see Major Me-
Kinley tomorrow.
The herald., 1897-02-08
A Noted LAWYER Dead

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Charles W.
Brooke, the noted criminal lawyer dieG
this morning at the S. r. Smith infirm-
ary at New Brighton, S. I. Mr.. Brooke
was taken ill while conducting the Free
man trial in this city. An examination
by his physicians developed that he was
suffering from cancer I'M the inteEstines
and his conditions was considered criti-
cal. An operation was performed but
did not afford relief. Mr.. Brooke was
born in Philadelphia and was 81 years
of age. He was widower and leaves
two sons.
The herald., 1897-02-08
CUBAN REFORMS
Are Not Considered Likely to Terminate the
War

MADRID, Feb. Prime Minister Ca
novas del Castillo, in an interview, an
nounced that the government intends to
faithfully execute the proposed Cuban
reforms and that it will not be necessary
to wait for the complete pacif1cation of
Cuba. He says that it is sufficient if
the rebellion is confined to the western
portion of the island. The marquis of
Apezteguia, the leader of the constitu-
tional party in Cuba, in an interview,
says that 1t is doubtful whether the
scheme of Cuban reforms will serve to
terminate the insurrection. He adds
that Gen. Weyler should not be entrust-
ed with their execution.
The herald., 1897-02-08

and last night testified that Irving was
strangled, and that the marks on his
neck were such as might have been made
by a piece of baling rope which Shep-
pard was wearing as suspenders, but
could not have been made with hand
kerchief. 1t also developed that Irving
had 30 cents when put in Jail, whereas
only cents could be found after his
death, while Sheppard, when transfer
red to the county Jail, had about 35
cents. The coroner's jury rendered a
verdict accusing Sheppard Of murder.
The herald., 1897-02-08
A New Street

PARIS, Feb. 7-President Faure to-
day opened the new Rue Reaumaire,
connecting the Place de la Bourse with
the Square du Temple. This is regarded
as the greatest improvement in Paris
since the days Of Baron George Eugene
HausSman.
The herald., 1897-02-08
VANDERBILT'S HEALTH
The ParaIyzed Millionaire VIII Now 90 to
Washington


Washington
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-The Times says
the decision of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt to spend the remainder of
the winter in Washington is chiefly due
to the advice of their family physician.
Since Mr.. Vanderbilt has recovered suf-
f1ciently from his paralytic stroke to be
able to walk about, his physician has ad-
vised him to spend as much of each day
as possible in the open air. Therefore
he has been endeavoring to take two or
three walks and at least two drives
daily.
weather became more pronounced, it
became necessary for Mr.. Vanderbilt to
look for a milder climate. His agent at
Washington has taken a lease of Wood
bury LoWery'S elegant mansion at Ver-
mont avenue and K street for three
months, from February 1. This is COM
pletely furnished and it will be ready
for the occupancy of the Vanderbilts in
a few days. They will go to Washing
ton this week, accompanied by their
youngest child only, the others being in
school, and they will take with them
their own servants, two or three car
riageS and perhaps half a dozen horses.
A friend thus describes Mr.. Wander
bilts conditions: "He is recovering slow
ly from very serious illness. Although
he is not frail, he is not sufficiently strong
in limb to go about alone. His right
arm is still helpless and his powers of
locomotion are not robust. 1t Is diff
cult for him to walk much over rough
surfaces. The abundance of smooth
and attractive walks in Washington
was one of the considerations that i'm
PEELED him to go there. There will be no
society functions in the Lowery man
sion while the Vanderbilts are there
Mrs Harry Payne Whitney, Mr. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt's oldest daughter, was
to have sailed with her husband from
Yokohama for San Francisco yesterday,
and is expected to arrive there about
February Is.
The herald., 1897-02-08
Pittsburx River Floods

PITTSBURG. Pa, Feb. both the
Alleghany and the Monongahela rivers
are full of floating ice and are rising
pretended.
The herald., 1897-02-08

that the insurrection will involve the
whole of Crete. The Greek squadron
has arrived here.
ORDERS TO IRONCLADS.
LONDON, Feb. IA dispatch from
Athens to the Times says that the Gre
clan ironclad Spectica now being repair
ed at Toulon has been ordered to get
ready for an expedition to Crete. The
government submitted a measure in the
Legislative council appropriating $4,000
for the refugees in Milo and elsewhere.
A dispatch to the Standard from Ath-
ems announces that an Englishman was
killed and an Austrian subject wounded
during the Cretan troubles.
The French cruiser Troude has started
from Toulon for the island of Crete.
The herald., 1897-02-08

proper regulation of the elements, forces
and interest existing at any particular
time"
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Grade Crossings.

Previous to the occurrence of the events
above mentioned, President Tucker made
| a report in reference to matters which the
association is interested. and referred
among other matters to the death of the
fireman who was killed by being run over
by train at the corner of Florida avenue
| and 9th street while on his way home last
week.
Dr. Kirby gave thrilling account of the
manner in which he was struck on the
head by descending gate at the H street
crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. He had, he said, rebuked the watch
| man for not stopping the gate before 1T
reached him. but the watchman. he said,
made no reply to his remarks.
Mr.. Frizze1 said there was no use for the
people Of Northeast Washington to at
tempt to get eny bill through the House of
Representatives unless Speaker Reed could
be enlisted in its favor as he was opposed
to making further improvements in that
section. and would not recognize any one
to introduce bill the Speaker did not
| favor.
President Tucker spoke at length Of the
efforts which had been made to get the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks on Of
Evening star., 1897-03-09
SH AkERS AND DOCTORS
TALK TOGETHER.

In his able work entitled 'Iangevity.' pubish,d
few years ago. Dr. John Gardner of Enel1nd pre-
diets that vegetable agent will yet lee found thar
shall retard hose changes that bring about old
age 10 proong human life much bcyoud its
present limit.
Acting. perhaps. upon the imruise proiucyd ly
this thought many eminent physicians have call d
from time time upon the shakers OF MI Leh-
anon to inquire Of them concerning the secrets II
medicinal plants in which these sincere. simple
minded and God fearing people known To be
wise and skifui beyond all other men.
The Shakers Willingly told what they had harm
ed and in return received from their visitors much
valuable Information about disease: which they
at made practical cf. The most import
ant point was that IL genuine aud certain
edy could lie found for indigestion and dyspepsia.
and the ailments growing out Of IL. a long step
would he taken in the right direction. old age.
said these physicians. begins In failure Of the
digestion and 50 do most diseases any and all
periods Of life The result of these .'onsultn
WAS the discovery by the Shakers the desired
specific. made wholly from herbs. and known
the shaker Digestive Cordial. Its action is
magical and worthy Of its origin.
Where there is Distress after eating. heartburn.
sick headache. bad taste in the mouth. hIliousness
weakness and wearincss, cold hands and feet,
aversion to fcod. nervousness. or any other s,mp-
tom Of dyspepsia the Cordial will prove cura-
tive virtues. Behind II is the reputation of a
people who have defrauded deceived their
fellow men.
In order 10 test whether this remedy is adapted
TO your case. at practically no cost YOU may pro-
a trial bottle for cents Of almost any
druggist
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Standard COttOns
and Cotton BedWear
At Special Prices.

The manufacturers of Cotton
Goods in this country have recently
reduced the prices of many standard
makes of cotton, making the lowest
prices ever known. 1t is believed by
many good judges that these low
prices will not be reached for long
time. These reductions enable us to
offer, without loss to ourselves, the
following very low prices on high
grade muslins:
"A Fruit Of the Loom Muslin,
61ac. A YARD.
Dwight Anchor Muslin Pillow Slips, 221a1a6
inches.
12Ac. EACH.
Heavy Muslin Sheets, extra quality.
1h12h yards. ds.............. 35C. Each.
'2H yards d'''''''.''''''.'45c Each.
Hfor
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Bismarck Has Neuralgia.

A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Ber-
lin. says that Prince Bismarck is suffer-
ing from neuralgia. and that the attack
is 30 serious that he In unable either t0
sleep or to talk.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

the government reservation on Delaware
avenue near II street. Had Hoke Smith
not resigned as Secretary of the Interior.
he said he believed that the railroad COM
pany would have been forced six months
ago to comply with Mr.. Smiths order TO
vacate.
After Mr. Francis became Secretary,
however, the company requested stay OF
proceedings for thirty days. This was de-
MED, but the case was continued indefln-
itely by Mr.. Francis, to allow him to ex-
anime the papers in the case at his leisure.
Somehow or other continued Mr.. Tucker.
dryly, Mr.. Francis never got time to look
into the matter.
As soon however further continued Mr..
Tucker, as Secretary Bliss gets used to the
duties OF his new office, a committee from
the association will cali on him and ask
him to investigate the papers filed in the
Department of the Interior regarding the
whole question. and he felt confident that
the decision of the new Secretary of the
Interior would be on the side of the asso-
citation.
The association determined to meet here
after at Northeast Temple, II street be-
tween 11th and 18th streets northeast.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
A New Invoice of Our Famous
''Capitol' Sewing Machines at Sl9.5O,

Including full Of the latest improved fvevear
guarantee Neither Skill money been spared to perfect
the Capitol 1t exclusively for Washington unequaed
the price.
hEr
Evening star., 1897-03-09
BON narche
The r1arch Number of
The American Queen

is the brightest and most interesting
yet. Only 25c. per annum to new sub
scribers. Well worth $1.00.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
Lawn Gowns
and Dressing SacQues.

A favorable purchase enables us to
offer a special value in Printed Lawn
Gowns and White Lawn Dressing
Sacques, as follows:
Womcn's ColOred Lawn Gowns. for sleeping,
lOunging and general house neglige purposes either
high neck or empire style: box plated Wat:eau
back; printed in neat cOlOred figures and trimmed
with embroidery match. An extraordinary value.
S1.M EACH.
Women. White Lawn Dressing SacGues (alsO
used for Breakfast Sacquesi: tight hack. loose
'front.' large bishop sleeves. round ay-down collar,
trimmed with ruffe OF same.
S1.W EACH.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
1897 "Whitney''
BabY Carriages.

We have on sale our new line of
the famous Whitney Carriages,
which we control for Washington.
We have handled them for several
years and they have given entire
satisfaction. This year they show a
number Of improvements, and the
prices are lower than ever before.
Thirty styles of the Whitney" to Sc
lect from.
1897 Whitney Carriages. each. .......... p4.9o
1897 Whitney ''Special'-this is leader Up
holstered In plush Bedford cord: antique and
shellac finish; best springs; patent brake; adiusta-
BILE parasol rod
S6.05 EAcH.
1897 Whitney Carriages each SIO.OO
1897 Whitney Carriages, each. $500
Other Carriages up pt0............... 9lOO.OO
Cd floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
I'd floor.
WOmen's s New
Bicycle Leggins.

We are now showing complete
line of new Bicycle Leggins in cloth,
canvas, linen, etc; among which are
some especially good values.
Linen Laggins. tan black. Per pair. $50. 25c.
Canvas Leggins. tan black. Per pair. 40c.
Cloth Leggins black. Per pair. ........... 55c
Covert Cloth Leggins, tan or gray. Per pair. Soc
Leather Leggins. tan. Per pair. ............ 75c
Jersey Cloth Leggins blue black. Per pr. 81 90
I'd floor
Evening star., 1897-03-09
A New
Shipment
OF RUGS.

We haven't advertised Rugs
lately simply because the demand
was bigger than the supply. That
speaks volumes for the apprecla-
ton OF our qualities and prices.
But this big shipment puts us IN
position to make more of these
offers that have made our Rug
Department famous.
Evening star., 1897-03-09
E,-vice Pre.ident welcomed.

Ex-Vice President Stevenson and wife
arrived home at Bloomington, H., yester-
day and were warmly greeted by many
friends. Mr.. Stevenson is not I'm the best
OF health. having caught severe cold
during the closing days of the Senate He
will still make Bloomington his home and,
after taking a long rest, will open his
law practice again. Citizens of Blooming
ton have arranged a reception for Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevenson. to be held this evening at
Cooper Hail. Ex-Gov. Fifer will be one OF
the speakers,
Evening star., 1897-03-09
New Cut Glass
Specials.

Selling Cut Glass in large guam
titles necessitates the buying of large
quantities, which compels the lowest
prices. We are just now offering
some very unusual values, among
which we name:
Cut Glass Handled Nappies, each. ....... 9l. .5O
Cut Glass Vinegar Cruets, each. ........ pl.OO
Cut Glass carafes, each. 81. IS
Cut Glass Flower Vases, very rich each S3OC
Cut Glass Olive Dishes, each. ......., 42OO
Cut Glass Oil cruets, each. ............. $1.oc
Cut Glass Vases, small size, each 2SC
Cut Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers, each 13C
Cut Glass Open Salts each. .... 15C
] Sth floor.
Evening star., 1897-03-09

Almost everybody knows about and eats Quakes
Oats. Tor the few who don't, the Americau Cereal
Company VIII distribute free sample packages to
every family In town.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22
DANIEL DRPoE.

The name of the interesting writer
of Robinson Crusoe, was not origi.
nally Defoe, but Foe-the prefix be-
ing added by himself. He was born
in London, in 1868. His early edu.
cation and habits we're such as to
promise almost any other result than
works of fiction. And yet we find
him, at twenty-one years of age, the
author of treatise against the
Turks. He joined tile insurreetion
of the Duke of Monmouth, but had
the good fortune to escape to Lon.
don unscatched, where be engaged
first as horse dealer, and then as
brlckmaker. Failing in business,
however, he became insolvent, and
compounded with his creditors as
best he could. 1t is to his credit,
however that when his circumstances
we're afterwards improved, he paid
the full amount of all his obliga-
tions. In 1897, he again became an
author; and more than twenty years
later, when about fifty years of age,
his romance of Robinson Crusoe APP
peared. His subsequent productions
were very numerous, and q few Of
them were works of merit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22
CLEOPATRA,

Cleopatra, Queen Of Egypt, though
her character does not stand fair,
was a woman of extraordinary tai
ents; and with these possessed both
an aspiring and energetic spirit, and
exerted great influence through
her persuasive eloquence.
One morning, as she was dressing,
information was brought to her that
a rebellion had broken out in the
city. She Immediately rushed forth,
half-clad, her hair floating in disor.
der, appeased the tumultuous popu-
lace by her presence and her elo-
quence, and returned to finish her
toilet.
She acquired great military re-
nown. She subdued tue Persians the
Modes, the Lybians ard the Ethio
plans, and undertook to invade
india. She was the first monarch
on record who penetrated beyond the
Indus. She is said TO have had, and
controlled an army OF three million
infantry and half a million of cav.
airy. To the ambassadors sent to
her, she said: $50 to your King
and tell him will myself inform
him who / am, and why l am come"
And though she did not succeed
and was routed, it shows the
strength of her mind. Disappoint-
ed in love, she committed suicide
by applying poisonous adders to her
breast.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22
sMoLLEr's SNOWFALL REpARrEE.

On winters evening, says DIR.
Moore, when the streets were GOV.
cred with snow, SmolIet happened
to be engaged in SNOWFALL battle
with a few boys of his own age.
Among his associates was the ap-
prentice of that surgeon, who is
supposed to have been Crab in Rod
erick Random. He entered his
shop while his apprentice was in the
heat of the engagement. On the re-
turn of the latter, the master re
monstrated severely with him for
quitting the shop.
The youth excused himself BIZ
saying, that while he 8as making up
a prescription, fellow hit him with
a SNOWFALL, and he had been in pur.
suit of the fellow. "a mighty
probable story, truly" in an ironi-
Cal tone; II wonder how long /
should stay here" added he, @before
it would enter any mortal's head, to
throw a SNOWFALL at me-" While
ne was holding his head erect, with
most scornful air, he received Sc.
we're blow in the face by a SNOWFALL.
Smollet, who was concealed behind
the pillar at the shop door, had
heard the dialogue and perceiving
that his companion was puzzled for
an answer, he extricated him by a
repartee equally smart and apropos.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22
THE END OF THE VOYAGE.

Lies voyage DER, the harbol ar we're
nearing;
White on the shore the waters break in
foam;
Straight for the land locked bay our vessel
steering;
Bright shines the beacon, sweet the well
come home.
Dear, your sad eyes are full Of strange
emotion;
Say, are those signs for others far away;
Poor, drifting wrecks upon mighty
ocean,
Seeking in vain the rest we reach today?
Long have we fought with angry wave
and weather,
knowing we sought haven safe and
fair;
Your hand in mine, our hearts entwined
together,
Faced frowning fate and smiled at
threatening care.
Weary are we of useless toll and sorrow,
Soon we shall see the pilot take COM
mand;
Storm clouds tonight, but sunshine on the
morrow,
Life's mystery solved, and we shall un-
derstand.
g. r. Pardy, in Chicago Inter. Ocean.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22
Don't Waste Money.

DR.. John w. Bulls Baly Syrup IS an
excellent carminative for tables suffer-
ing from fatulency, wind-colic and grip
ing. Il have used Or. Bulls Baby
Syrup in my family for number Of
years and can clloerfuily recommend it
as being the best soothing syrup for
children that / have ever used. Law
renee Koran, Fairmont, W. Va"
Mothers, don't waste money on substi-
tutes. DR.. John W. Bulls Baby Syrup
costs but 25 cents; see that you get it.
For sale BY II. A. snodgrass, u n. Queen
street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22
ANECDOTAL LITERATURE.
Gathered and Compiled for the In
dependent BY W. G.
zENoBIA.

Palmyra of the desert, owed its
chief fame and historical interest to
the heroism of Zenobia. After the
death of her husband, she extended
her dominion from the Euphrates to
the Mediterranean. She was q
scholar. having a passion for study,
especially Greek and Latin Litera-
ture. She was familiar with Greek
Historians and Philosophers. She
invited Longinus TO her court, and
for her he composed his famous
"Treatise on the Sublime" and
though she met with reverses, her
mind always maintained its suprem-
acy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-05-22

No. IA. Cumb. and BALTIC. Accom-
mediation Daily leaves cumberland,
$50 p. M, arrives atl Martinsburg $50.
stations and connects at Harper's Ferry
tor Winchester, at Weyerton for Hagers
town and at Frederick juno. for Friedrich.
except Sunday.
No. 46. Express, daily, leaves Wheel
ing lilo a. M, Grafton $40 p. M. arrives
at Martinsburg S.42 p. M, Wash 1920,
Baltimore 12.45 a. m
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Pass. Traffic Manager. Ticket Agent.
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