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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
Burned to Death.

Mrs. James Wilkes ard her six
months-old baby were burned to
death in their home in Bucks Run
near Sisterville, this state, on Mon
day morning. The circumstances
surrounding the firing of tie dwell
ing, and the previous actions of the
husband, led to the belief that he
committed the crime. He has been
arrested and placed in Jail.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
Names "Old Glory" Recovered.

Perhaps the most interesting relic
that has heen recovered from the
Maine is the flag which floated at the
masthead when the ship went down.
This flag was brought up by the
divers, aud sent to Capt. Sigsbee
with his swords. The flag is some
what torn and water soaked, and the
swords are rusted so by the sea wa
ter that they will never be of use
again, but Captain Sigsbee prizes
these relics none the less on that
account, and he has been granted
permission by the government to
keep them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
Relief I'm six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"NEw GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE" 1t is a great surprise
on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female.
Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately. Ifyou want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by L. G. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg, W. Va.
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Property Sold.

The saloon property of Williams
& Schill was sold on Saturday TO
G.. W. Sehill for $500.
The Thomas Turner estate of 80
acres, was purchased by DR.. j. w.
McSherry for $40 an acre. The
land is unimproyed.
The Chambers property, corner
Queen and Race streets, was sold
on Saturday. This property has
been offered by the heirs several
times before, but the bids have
never been sufficient to satisfy the
heirs, and the sale has been post
poned from time to time. On Satur-
day Mr.. H. II. Rutherford purchas-
ed the property on bid of S., 035.
The property is very desirable as a
location, and fronts 100 feet on
Queen street and 200 on Race.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
B. & O. Smashup.

A wreck occurred at the passen-
ger station of the B. & o. in this
city, on Thursday morning, about
8 o'clock. A freight train was
standing at the station awaiting
orders, when another train, drawn
by engine 1913, W. H. Keyser, of
Cumberland, formerly of this city,
engineer, came pulling in when the
air on the engine refused to work.
and he crashed into the rear end of
the train, completely demolishing
the caboose to such an extent that
it was soon carried away by the
wood-gatherers. The engine and one
other car was slightly wrecked. No
one was hurt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
They Blked It.

Misses Lottie and Hattie Zepp
and Miss Maggie Gibbs, three Of
Martinshurg's interesting young la.
dies, left Tor home en- Monday morn
ing on their bicy cies, after spending
Sunday with Mrs. j. William Afflick
and Mrs. Ivy Ritter, on West Cork
street. Winchester Star.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
Accidently Shot.

A telegram was received in Mar
tinsburg on Sunday stating that Mr..
Chas. Guy was accidently shot in
Tiffin, O. 1t is possible that the
wound may prove fatal. No further
particulars were given. Mr.. Guy
was formerly resident of this city
ana is well known here. An effort
if being made by his parents to have
him brought here.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09

Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by l..
G. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
w. Va. 5-8-1yr.
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Can Write You

A policy of insurance against loss
or damage by wind storm, tornado
or cyclone, for very small cost. For
information and prices call at my
Office No. IL North Queen street.
2-5-tf. II. l.. ALEXANDER.
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For Rent.

The store room, stable and other
buildings now occupied by A..
Kogleschatz & Son, on East Martin
street, for rent.
Apply to
8-if. j. N. THATCHER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09

New Spindle Wagons from $500
up, for sale at JOHN HELLER's, West
King street.
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Ant ietsm Gene mt for Sale b.
j. III. MILLER & Sons.

Adamant and CalcIned Ilastar,
same as used on new Courthouse
for sale by j. Fl. MILLER l. Sens.
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When Baby was SICK, we gave Der Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Cassoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09
Homes for Rent.

Have a few very desirable dwell
ing houses for rent. Apply at Law
Office of
j. NELSON WIsNER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09

Genuine BARGAINS in every
thing in the line keep. When say
bargains / mean it. Come and see.
w. L. JONES, Jeweler.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.

New Surveys, with set Of new
harness. for $4,000, for sale at JoHs
HELLER's, West King street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-04-09

Try tie IEDEpFNDEST.
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The Wholesale Grocers of West
Virginia convene at Huntington on
May 26th.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
GIRLS BY THE CARGO
Australia Pays the Fare of Future
Brides of Its Lonesome Colonists

About the end of April cargo of girls
will be shipped from London to Australia.
OF course women are always in demand in
new country. There was time in our
own history when cargoes of young women
were brought over from the old country
to become the wives of the colonists.
In a small way this curious traffic is still
carried on. There is in great Britain an
emigration association which sends young
women to Canada, British Columbia and
Australia. They must be unmarried,
healthy. and of good character, and for
such girls there is hearty welcome. The
Klondike would welcome consignment
Western Australia reports girl famine.
The agent general of this colony appealed
to the Emigration association for cargo
of girls, and one is now being made up to
sail in April. 1t will consist of fifty
women, between IS and 40, a carefully Sc
lected invoice sent in charge of matron.
The colony pays the railroad fare of the
emigrants to London, pays their board
while there awaiting sailing day. and pro-
vides them free passage by steamer to
Fremantle. When they get there they
find government depot with another
matron.
The Canadian government does not pay
the fare of women immigrants, but is glad
to get them, and the Emigrant association
frequently sends out small consignments.
New York World.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
For Children OF Fashion

One of the many pretty things for the
nursery darings is quaint little rack in
the form of large wooden spoon, orna-
mented with brass hooks, to hang baby's
clothing on at night. Burned into the ham
die in old English script are the words,
"Baby's own" and the bowl of the spoon
Is painted with brownies in the bright col
ors that please the eyes of the little ones.
Long loops of pretty ribbon are used to
hang up the rack. Weighing baskets and
scales are found in every well-regulated
nursery nowadays. The base of the scales
is formed of pictorial china, with the dial
or indicator at the sides, and the baskets
are furnished in warm colors and are soft
and comfortable.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
CUSTOMS IN KISSING

The kiss was unknown among the abor-
iginal tribes Of America and of Central
Africa. From the most ancient times,
however, it has been familiar to the Asia
tic and European races.
The Latins divide it into three forms
the osculum, the basium and the sauvio-
lum, the first being the kiss of friendship
and respect, the second of ceremony, and
the third of love-
The Semites always employed the kiss,
and Job speaks of it as part of their sacred
rites
The Monaghan kiss is not the same as
that which prevails with u.s. In 1t the lips
do not come into actual contact with those
of the person kissed. The nose is
brought into light contact with the cheek,
forehead or hand; the breath is drawn
slowly through the nostris, and the act
ends with a slight smack of the lips. The
Chinese consider our mode of kissing most
detestable.
Learned men of all nations have attempt
ed to trace back the kiss to the act of the
lower animals, who seize their prey with
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
Los ANGELES HERALD. SUNDAY MORNING. MAY s, 1898
CORRECT CYCLING DRESS FOR MISS 1898
She Is to Wear Trimmed Hats Red Coats and Vests Silk Hose
and All the Becoming Accessories Possible

NEW YORK, April 25.-(Special Corre-
spondence to The Herald.) Once upon a
time the feminine cyclist was woman of
no Importance; now she is a power in the
land; inventors rack their'brains for her
benefit; the leading firms vie with each
other in providing her with smart cos
tunes, and altogether she is made so much
of that it must be difficult for her to re-
member that society once was not quite
sure whether it would not be advisable to
pass her by on the other side. Now, if So
cety does pass by, she is on her own
wheel and wears stunning costume built
by tailor and a hat which is not very
much less trimmed than her walking hat.
This advance in the becomingness of cy-
cling millinery is due to English influence,
for the novel shapes shown by our best
firms and eagerly bought by even the most
conservative women are models from Lon
don. The single hat we illustrate this
week seems to be the favorite. 1t has a
white Milan straw brim and black Nea-
politan crown. A black velvet band holds
handsome brown curved quill. Another
handsome English hat is a low, rough
Panama turban, with a twist of black ba-
tavia around the crown. A blackbird is
set on the right side and bunch of coque
feathers on the left. Another model was of
coarse-braid cream Panama straw, the
under side Of the brim faced with black
A twist of batavia, its meshes run through
with pale blue satin ribbon, was fastened
by knot holding a brown wing. The hat
worn by the English cyclist is a step in
advance Of the styles here. Indeed, the
whole costume is an imported model, which
American women will not be likely to ac-
cept this year, though pretty sure to do so
next season. It Is very handsome, how
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01

here this year, also with the addition of a
sparate plaid band.
Here are several costumes shown by one
of our largest dry goods houses. A blue
cloth, with circular skirt Double-breasted
cutaway coat, with strap seams and gilt
buttons. A tan covert cloth, the skirt fin.
ished with hem, and five rows of bias folds
stitched in the center and set one inch
apart The fly front coat had flap seams.
A black serge suit was made with a
circular skirt and blouse Elton coat. The
back was plain, without seams, and ter
minated by bias belt of the goods The
fronts were slightly bloused and had a
rolled collar and fly front, closing two
breast pockets. A tan covert cloth has two
rows of stitching on the hem of the cir
cular skirt. The cutaway coat displayed
a vest Of plain red cloth, closed with gilt
buttons.
Cycling hose this year are more elegant
than ever before. In the first place, the
body Of the stocking must be plain in COL
or for the swell cyclst, but the turnover
may display paids or stripes in gay colors
and still be in good taste. The handsomest
are of plain heavy black and blue silk,
with turned-over tops in red, blue and gold
stripes. In a beautiful quality of Isle these
designs also appear. The black wool hose
have tops of brilliant plaid. Some of these
wool hose are footless.
Shoes are now considered much better
taste than boots. The "ten-lnch boots
will still be dear to the heart of many
who cannot bear to show the stockinged
leg, and for those it is provided in medium
light shades. The low-cut laced shoes are
lighter in color than last year, and have
the coin or bulldog toe and a corrugated
or buckskin sole. They are made from will
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
!. VERY SMART ENGLISH CYCLING COSTUME
2. THE 1898 AMERICAN GIRLS CHIC OUTFIT
g. AN IMPORTED FRENCH CYCLING TOILET
CLING COSTUME

low calf or Russian leather. The shoes we
illustrated are the novelties and, of course,
more becoming than the ordinary shoe.
For wear beneath the circular cycling
skirt is u novelty which will, we predict
meet with delighted acceptance. 1t is a
combination of knickerbockers and under
skirt. To very deep fitted yoke is added
a moderately full pair of boomers drawn
in below the knee by an elastic. Above
these, and added at the same seam is full
divided skirt, open on the outside to the
hip and edged by narrow ruffle. This new
garment is called the Cythere and is made
up in China silk, taffeta and pongee. 1t is
for wear with a goliing suit and is one of
the happiest ideas of the season. The sin
gle-gored yoke for the garments does away
with all clumsiness, and the dainty frills
and drapery of the divided skirt atone for
the severity of the trousers. always dis
tasteful to the feminine mind.
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ever, and proved to be vastly becoming
to the young woman who donned it for our
artist to sketch.
1, for one, fell promptly in love with the
beautifully cut skirt of dark but bright
blue cloth, just short enough to show a
well-shod foot and to be comfortable for
riding. The coat is even more fascinating,
for it is belted in at the waist above a
short tabled basque, with a broad band
of the braid, which then passes beneath
the loose fronts to hold in trim bondage
the vest of white MORE, which same mate
rial, must tell you, Is used with excellent
effect for the high collar, the revers and
the cuffs, with an edging of the braid to
stand out against its pure whiteness.
The young lady in the center displays
to advantage the new idea which is to be
adopted extensively by our American girls.
The coat is of plain red cloth and the cir
cular skirt a deep rich plaid, containing
blue, green and few bars of red. Many
of these skirts are cut on the bias and fin
ished like this one, with hem and three
rows of stitching. The becoming Alpine
has the top of its crown sliced off side
ways, in place of the usual indentation.
A band of batavia, tied in a double row,
holds several of the now ubiquitous quilts.
A black tie gives the somber color neces-
sary with the red coat
The third cyclist wears a French cos
tune, imported by one of our swell mo-
distes for q customer who believes French
taste preferable to that of England or
America. 1t is a tan cloth, fitted closely
to the figure and fastened by straps and
buckles across the bust. Revers of white
cloth and a turquoise cravat give an ex-
uuisite becomingness to the costume, which
goes far to make us forgive it's very short
skirt.
Speaking of skirts, 1t must not be for
gotten that divided skirts are a thing of
the past. The circular skirt has taken it's
place and is much more convenient. 1t
is also modest when properly cut. The
sailor hat accompanying this costume is
entirely French, and is considered the
only proper thing for cycling wear in
France. Plain sailor hats will be worn
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
How to Guard Beauty

A clever writer says worry is a mortal
enemy to beauty and charm Of manner.
This is undeniably true. Worry over the
is not only wrinkle inducer
and frown instigator, but it is a senseless
and wicked rebellion against what can not
be helped. Worry clouds the eyes, makes
the voice sharp and impatient. puts hard
lines about the mouth and destroys repose
and gentleness of manner. Whatever ID
is best. Therefore, one would best con-
troll ones feelings and learn as soon a.
possible to know that bright eyes, sweet
voices and smiles about the mouth will
add much to ones beauty and to ones cir
Gle of friends.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
THINGS TO BE RENDERED.

Sharpen all kinds of fish sauce with
lemon juice.
When using vanilla for fiavoring add half
g teaspoonful of peach extract.
A dash of black pepper greatly improves
vanilla ice cream.
Put sugar in water used in basting meats
of all kinds; it adds a flavor, especially to
veal.
Add cup of good cider vinegar to the
water in which you boil fish, especially If
II Is Il salt fish,
Chocolate is generally improved by adj
Gng a teacup full of strong coffee just be-
fore serving; a teaspoonful of sherry al
so helps.
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Women Organize a Masonic Lodg,


Women yesterday organized lodge of
Masons at Tuxedo. They call it Manhattan
Mystic lodge. There had been talk Of such
a movement for several weeks but the
women were very reticent. They met in
real lodge room, with queer insignia and
delicious air of mystery. Rumor says much
of this mystery was occasioned by doubt
whether the real Masons would recognize
this new feminine order. But fate and the
Masons-a real lodge-were kind to the
women. Mrs. May Banks Stacey, who is
the head and front of the movement, was
formally initiated few days ago and yes
terday she swore in, with mysterious rites,
twenty of her followers. The principal re-
quisite for membership is that one must
be the wife widow. daughter. sister or
granddaughter of a Mason. 1.-THE ritual
used in Manhattan Mystic lodge will be
that of the first womans lodge, founded in
France in 1898. of which the Empress Jo-
sephine was member" said Mrs. Stacey
From New York Dispatch.
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appearance on the walls as stains of any
description. Let us therefore take the
soiled engraving out of its frame and lay
it upon a smooth deal board we will then
cover it thinly with finely crushed common
salt and squeeze upon this sufficient fresh
lemon juice to dissolve the salt. Then.
having raised the board at one end we will
proceed to pour boiling water over the en-
craving till all traces Of salt and lemon
have disappeared. The engraving will now
be found quite clean and pure again, buc
must be allowed to remain untouched upon
the board until perfectly dry once more.
Then the glass having been cleaned with
alcohol the engraving should be replaced
in the frame.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01

When baking fish place on top thin e11c4
of salt pork; it besets the fish and improves
the flavor.
When making crabapple jelly put in some
stick cinnamon and a little lemon.
To give an appetizing flavor to a broiled
beefsteak rub cut onion over the hot
platter with the butter.
Three tablespoonful of freshly MADE
Japan tea with a pinch of nutmeg i'm
parts an indescribable favor to apple
pie.
To improve sweetbreads and give them
a fine flavor, soak them in mild lemon Juice
water an hour, and then boil them twenty
minutes in beef stock.-Cincinnati Com-
mercial Tribune.
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How to Seal Letters

Madame complains that she cannot make
a neat, perfect seal on letter or note. The
tiny silver dipper with slender ebony ham
die solves the problem for her. The metal
bowl filled with wax, and held for an H.
slant over the flame-just enough wax is
melted to pour it around an envelope flap
only requiring the impress of seal to he
complete, meat and perfect" These Dip
pers when purchased are already filed,
each with different wax, but can be
changed when empty to suit style or fancy,
thus doing service for years.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
To Clean Engravings

AS We are beginning to be within appre-
cable distance of the time when spring
cleaning will be the domestic order of the
day, the following hint for the cleaning Of
dusty or soiled engravings should prove
useful. 1t is quite surprising how dirty pic
lures and engravings can get, even when
covered with glass, and naturally there is
nothing that so much detracts from their
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
The Women Of Zoar

The girls and the older women Of the
queer separatist society of zoar, Ohio, earn
small amounts by knitting thread laces.
which they sell to visitors at the hotels.
and thus secure little spending money OF
their own. Outside of this they have the
handling Of no money, as all profits from
the harvests and hotel are deposited In
the treasury.-Boston Post.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01
How Did He Know?

1t was a cynical old bachelor who was
overheard in a restaurant giving the fol-
lowing advice to young man: my boy,
marry for money; after two years it won't
make a bit of difference whether you mar
ried your wife for love or not, but 1t will
make heap of difference if you haven't
the material comforts Of HfeEChicago
Times Herald.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-01

their teeth. The average man does not
take great deal Of interest in the eth
nology Of the subject, however.-Chicago
Times-Herald.