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The age-herald., 1898-11-24
D usiest Spot on Earth
This Thanksgiving.

ing along its western and southern coasts. eAercises an ameliorating influence which makes life in those regions quite endurable. n ene northern portions the bays receive great masses of drift ice from the polar re- slons' "hlcn do not disappear until July or A' august and life there Is not so tolerable. The mean annual temperature at Revlr- JaVik, the capital, situated in the south Wesl' IS forty degrees, and in the northern portion thirty-three degrees; the mean sum- mer temperature is not above fifty-fiye de- grees. Strictly speaking there are but two seasons-summer and winter. Tn summer the weather is subject to constant change. rain alternating with sunshine as with us In April. The air is seldom tranquil storms or terrific violence being of frequent occur renee Winter sets in towards the end of september preceded by dense mists, which nnally descend in heavy blankets of snow. the days becoming shorter and shorter un- Ill the latter part of December, when the sun appears above the horizon for only a pr1ef time at the middle of the day.
 PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
 In personal appearance the Icelanders are rather above the middle size, with frank, open countenances, f1orid complexions and yellow or haxen hair. The women are shorter than the men, more inclined to cor pulency, and generally live to a gerater age. In early life both sexes are weakly owing to improper food-salt fish, rancid butter, bread, Iceland moss porridge, and curds being the diet of children when weaned There is other food to give them. When arrived at maturity, however, they are capable of enduring greater hardships, and live to extreme old age, it being no un- common occurance to meet with men and women who have neared the century mark. In disposition they are mild, even to child ishness. Guileless and confding, they are truthful and honest, and would become an easy prey to the interruptions, if the flame were worth the candle, which it is not. since all the possessions of an Icelander would not excite the envy of the poorest resident of New York city.
 The dress of the men consists of a sheet of wadmel Ca course kind of woolen cloth) of the same goods. The edge of all are bor- dered with red stripe On their feet they wear worsted stockings and skin shoes. When travelling they put a long cloak called "hempa," and a broad-brimmed hat At home they wear round, visorless caps, with pendant tassels In the south, dark blue or black cloths are worn; in the north white is the prevailing color The men in general, do not wear boards. The common working class of the women, without dis. tincton to social equality or wealth, con- sists of an undergarment of wadmel, in one piece, extending from the shoulders to the heels, fastened at the neck with a button clasp, with petticoats of white or blue wadmel, and a blue cap, the top of which hangs down on one side and terminates in a tassel.
 ICELANDIC HOMES.
 Connected with each Icelandic homestead is a field of from three to ten acres,
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turn" The houses are nearly all con- structed in the same manner. The walls are from four to six feet in height and thickness, and are composed of alternate layers of stone and turf, which incline fn- ward, and are met by sloping roof of turf, supported by few beams, crossed by twigs and boughs of willow and birch. The roof always furnishes good grass, which Is cut with the scythe at the proper season. The door opens into a dark passage from twenty to thirty feet in length by about five in breadth, from which entrances branch off on either side leading to the var ious apartments, such as the strangers room, etc., and at the further end is the "badstofa'' or sleeping apartment, which is also the working room and sitting room of the family. Light is admitted through small windows in the roof, which frequent ly consist of the amnion of sheep, but some times of glass; Such of the houses as have windows in the walls resemble the exterior of bastion account of the extreme thickness of the walls. Chimneys are rare, and smoke is allowed to escape through holes in the roofs. Icelanders have no fires in any room except the kitchen even dur ing the codest days of winter.
 TRAVELLING FACILITIES.
 Travelling in Iceland is attended with much difficulty and discomfort There is neither railway, coach, cart, nor wagon upon the island. Everything Is carried on horseback. The first thing, therefore, traveller has to think of is the procuring of horses, which he may either hire or pur- chase; the latter is preferable, as he has them more at his command, and, if the journey be of any length, it is also cheaper. As there are no inns upon the island, the traveller must provide himself with a tent, which is necessary on account of the many deserts he must traverse; and he will also prefer it to the best accommodation the farm houses afford. An experienced guide is also essential, and a servant to care for the baggage and horses. Travelling chests must also be procured. together with pro- visions and small coins with which to Ire- ward any trivial services rendered by the peasants.
 No traveller to Iceland thinks of leaving the island without paylng visit to Inn valla. This is about two days ride from Reykjavik, and is a verdant valley sur rounded by most curious and grotesque vol canic formations. historically interesting as the spot where for centuries the statesmen of Iceland met to frame laws for the gov ernment of the people, to settle disputes, pronounce judgments, and exercise sen- tences.
 RELIGION.
 The established religion of Iceland is Lutheran, and the natives, without excep- ton, accept it's tenets. The island is divid- ed into Al parishes, with one bishop The richest living on the island is $125, and some of the ministers receive as low as $5 per
The age-herald., 1898-11-24

The gladdest and busiest spot on earth today is Iceland.
 The cold little island, ice bound and snow clad. distant from the world and apart In all ways, but one is busy giving thanks- not because it is our Thanksgiving, but be- cause it is their own.
 Iceands Jubilee begins year hence ana the government of Denmark has just sent a large sum to the Autonomy General or the island for it's celebration.
 The people are to entertain the northern world and it takes money and time to get ready.
 To the poet, the artist, the geoligist, the historian and the student of comparative philology no island of the globe possesses so great a power as Iceland to please. to instruct, to fascinate, notwithstanding It's isolated location, the inclemency of its climate, and it's lack of natural advantages. Inhabitants of the temperate zones, accus- toned to sunny skies, luxuriant vegetation. mild temperatures, and all that charm the senses, and minister to bodily comfort and luxury, cannot conceive the possibility of
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
Opening of the Phoenix Club
 A Beautiful Event

The reception and cotillon given last evening at the Phoenix club was, as in sea- sons past, beautiful and delightful event. The handsome club house was beautified with a profusion of flowers, and palms were placed in all available space. The en- tire lower floor was thrown open and the club house presented brilliant scene for several hours, thronged as it was with handsomely gowned women and the club members.
 A delightful orchestra played during the evening, and sumptuous supper was served at late hour.
 The occasion was characterized with great elegance in every detail.
 The cotillon was led by MT. Fries and Miss Florence Kaufman, one of the debutantes of the season The entertain- ment committees were: D. $. Meyer, chair man: Messrs. Leo Rich, Leo Loeb. Leon Friedman, Ferd Marx.
 Among the guests at the club were:
 MT. and Mrs. A. R. Loveman, Mr and Mrs. M. V. Joseph, MT. and Mrs. Henry
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
The Army Officers Will be Given
 A CotiIIon at the Florence Hotel

Arrangements have been made to give the officers of the United States army who will be in the city today to attend the foot ball game, a cotillion at the Florence hotel tonight. Besides those who are to take part in the game, there are a number of other officers coming over from Anniston to see the game and they, too, will be present.
 The dance will be given by a number of the society men of the city and by some of the members of the Birmingham Athletic club. Among the patronesses of the dance are: Mesdames J. D. Kirkpatrick, Solon Jacobs, Charles Colvin, Robert Newman, David Roberts, John London, Charles Scholar, Norwood Richards, Frazier, Rob- ert Jemison, Robert Baugh, E. w. Barrett, Paul Freeman and others.
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{ WOMAN AND SOCIETY,".
 KENDRrCN WALKER.
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,Y ANNIE kEMDRICR WALKER.

Barnard, MT. and Mrs. Morris Marx, MT. and Mrs. Sam Rich, MT and Mrs. b. Solo, mon, Mr. and Mrs. William Delheim, MT. and Mrs. Louis Saks, MT. and Mrs. Herman Saks, MT. and Mrs. Phillips, MT and Mrs.
 B. Steiner, MT. and Mrs. Sig Steiner, MT. and Mrs Ben M Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobs, MT and Mrs. S. Kaufman, MT. and Mrs. Sig Levy.
 Misses Minner Belle Plant, of Cincinnati, O.; Inez Straus, of Montgomery, Ala; i; Geismar. of Chattanooga, Tenn; Hrsh, of New York; Eva Hart, of Jackson, Miss. i; Dian Holzer, Tessye Fraleigh, Ida Well, Jessye Lazarus, Helen Wise, Cicil Wise, Bertha Solomon, Flora Wise, Leah Ullman, Emma Wellman, Estelle Slaughter, Maude Rice, Beitman, of Indiana; Florence Wertheimer, Estelle Wertheims, Celia Bresler, Retta Levy, Irene Gelders, Ophelia Levy, Lizzie Blinn Hannah Wellman, Ruba Mayer, Ida Joseph, Florence Kauf- man; Messrs. Sidney Moore. of Montgom- cry; Leo Rich, Abe Rich, Henry Meyer, Dave Meyer, Eugenie F'es, Moxie Fies, Leon Swarz. Leon Friedman, Joe Slaughter, Lee Slaughter, Wm. Wise, Nose Levy Ferd Marx. Leopold Loeb, Leo Loeb, B. G. Ezekiel Litten Dr. Morris Newfield, I. J. Dahlman, Robt Garry. A. S. J. Hart, Nose Levy.
The age-herald., 1898-11-24
2 TN SOCIETY 2

Mrs. J. c. Morris and Miss Carrie Morris who have been visiting Mrs. Algernon Nell son and Mrs. Thomas Benners left yester- day for Memphis, where they will join pr. Morris who has been placed in charge of the leading Methodist church in that city. There will be d meeting of the board of control of the Woman's club at 4:15 Satur- day at the Commercial club rooms Busi- ness of importance; each member is urged to attend.
 Lieutenant Everett Meade of the Third Alabama regiment will spend Thanksgiv- ing in Birmingham.
 Miss Ava Bradford will entertain at a dinner party this evening in honor of her guests, Miss lsbell and Miss McMillan, of Talladega.
 Mir. H. H. Chamberlayne, of Patton, was among the out-of-town guests at the Southern club last night.
 MT. Hardeman Meade, Mr. Bayard Shields and MT. Arthur Kenig, of Birming- ham, will be among the bridal party at the marriage of Miss Maliza Moore and MT. Robert Carson which occurs in Kentucky early in December
 Mrs. Blair Ballard, of Atlanta, who has
 
 has returned home.
 Mrs. Blair, the mother of Mrs. Blair-Bal- lard will return to Atlanta on Saturday.
 
 MT. Hogue, of Marion, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown.
 Mrs. Charles P. Lowell and children of Florida, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Haas.
  Mrs. George Morris and her little daugh- ter, Miss Elizabeth Morris, are visiting in Columbia, Tenn.
 Mrs. William c. Oates Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Robert L. Houston.
 Mrs. May, of New York; will reach Bir- mingham the first week of December and will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. J. Dryer.
 Mir. Fred Bowron has returned from Fayette.
 Miss Alice McMillan, of Talladega, is the guest of Mrs. Joseph Hardie.
 A wedding of interest to Birmingham peo- pie will take place this evening in Mont gomery at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs. Henry. Mrs. Julia Jones Crowder will be married to Hon. w. c. Mcclure, both of Montgomery. Mrs. Crowder lived at one time in Birmingham. The bride-to- be is young woman of rare personal
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any considerable number of people iiVlng III absolute contentment amid the forbiddlng surroundings of so bleak and desolate country as Iceland, where no fields or way ing grain greet the eye, nor flowers enliven the plains with their harmony of color, nor feathered warblers tune their pipes m pleasing song.
 FIRST SETTLERS.
 The date of its first settlement is lost in the darkness of centuries It is known that a small colony of Irish culdees, probably driven from home by internal dissensions, were the first to find home on it's inhos- pitable shores, but the date of their arrival is unknown. The "Landnama Bok, or Book of Occupation''-one of the earliest records of Icelandic history-utterly ignores the presence of these Irish settlers, possibly because of their rapid absorption or extinc- ton by the Norsemen, perhaps because these historians, being Norsemen, were pleased to proclaim themselves the original discoverers and colonzers
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 The area of Iceland is about 10000 square miles, equal in sze to the state of Ken lucky, but of irregular formation. Its northern extremities are broken in thus and places by bays and inlets, while along it's entire southern coast is not single in dentation. Geographically it is situated just south of the polar circle. and, though It's high latitude might suggest extreme cold, the climate is not nearly so severe as might be imagined. The gulf stream, flow
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
Fruit Growers Association.
Lecture by rIr. Pratt.

Alaska and the Klondyke," that
region of ice and perpetual winter, but
with its fabulous wealth in gold, tempt
ing men to brave danger and death,
will be beautifully presented in more
than hundred views, and descrip-
tive lecture treating the country and
its people, by Mr.. Pratt, at the Cen
trail Opera House, on the evening OF
Saturday, March IL, at halfpast seven
o'clock The views which accompany
the lecture are all made from photo
graphs taken by Mr.. Pratt, while on
an engineering tour to the gold fields
aud are therefore entirely new and
original. The whole lecture will be
extremely entertaining and instruc-
tive, and those who want to set out in
the spring gold seeking can learn
here what they have before them.
Tickets are on sale generally about
town and at the Public Library, and
reserved seats at Quenzel's book store.
Prices Is and IS cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
A Word About Insurance.

The annual report of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York
in this issue shows that Company to
have made noteworthy advances, as
usual, in every department of its
business. The assets on December
81. 1897, amounted to $253,786,437,
showing an increase for the year OF
$1,000, 28o "a. The cash income for
the twelve months aggregated $54,-
162, COS %, and the disbursements for
death claims, matured endowments,
dividends and other accounts to S.
124, 600. 90. The surplus fund from
which dividends Dire paid nowamounts
to $35, sos, 1914.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
Notice to Farmers and Fruit Growers.

PROT A. D. Hopkins, State Ento-
mologist. win come into this county
on the 18TH OF this month to -uake an
inspection of the fruit trees to ascer-
tain what hold the San Jose scale has
in the county, and what can be done
to eradicate It and prevent its further
spread. After spending several days
in the county he will meet the farm
ers and all interested at public gath
ering in the Court House on the 18th
inst, at o'clock p. M, to report the
result of his investigation Samples
of infested trees are solicited to be
brought to this meeting and have
them'iuspected and see what is in
juring them and if possible find a
remedy.
II anyone has an orchard that is in
tested and wants the Professor to ex-
anime it, he will try TO do so if same
is reported to either of the under
signed between this and the I2th
inst.
All are fond of good fruit, and hence
all are interested. Please turn out in
full force and let us have good
meeting. one that will result in the
saving OF our orchards from this ter
rible pest. Respectfully Yours,
/. l. BENDER, r. c. BURKHART,
Sec'y., President,
Errif Crnruerss A ccnciafinn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
A Card to the Farmers.

The undersigned take this method
to inform the farmers who wish to
raise Corn, Tomatoes and Pumpkins
for us, for the season of 1898, that we
are now ready to make contracts for
the same, and we invite all who de-
sire to do so to see us at the factory,
or they can see our Mr.. Lovett who
will be at the hotels every Saturday,
and wait on all those who may favor
him with call tor the purpose OF
contracting.
3Itf THE RoTHwELL- LovETT Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
Under the Dome.

Lincoln J. Carter's scenic produc-
ton, Under the Dome began a
three days engagement at the Park
Theatre yesterday matinee. Under
the Dome" is undoubtedly the great
est scenic production ever attempted
on an American stage, and certainly
takes the foremost place in all the list
of melo-dramas from the pen of Mr..
Carter. People were turned away
from the doors of the popular Park
last evening The Dayton Evening
Herald, Friday, October 8, 1897. AT
the Central Opera House, Tuesday,
March 8.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

John G. Foley, aged about "a years,
and Mrs. Emma Torreyson, widow of
the late Rev. c. l.. Torreyson. aged
about SO years, both of Mount Jack
son, Va, were married at Winchester,
Tuesday. They arrived there on the
10 o'clock Baltimore & Ohio train, and
after some difficulty procured mar
riage license and proceeded to the
Hart Hotel, where they were united
in marriage. The bride has several
children married.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
A NEW INVENTION!
Merrick's ssHdeal,, Rivefor

:. A very useful machine for farmers.
nyerymen and factories for mending
harness and betting, also for making
new work It will do the work equal to
machines costing $65. yet this little won
der Is sold for one dollar and fifty cents
and the rivets are about one dollar per
thousand. Every farmer, liveryman and
factory should have one. After using II
you would not be without one for Ten
times its cost. For mending belts in
factories 1t is simply immense. An eight
inch belt can be spliced at cost of ONE
CENT and do it In few minutes. No
factory can be without It. Agents want
ed. Secure territory at once BY address
ing F. H. MERRICK.
~ Huntington, W. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

rIattings,
Oil Cloths, Etc.

OF all the numerous departments
respondent with new spring styles
none possess a greater interest
at this particular season than the
Carpet Department" and when we
say Carpets" we include Mattings.
Oil Cloths, Rugs, Art Squares and
any and every thing in the way of a
floor covering.
Our new Carpets are very pretty,
and wise is the housekeeper who APP
preciates the value of early selections.
The prices are the very lowest for
the quality and as for the styles they
are up to our usual standard of pre-
seuting the largest variety and most
select designs to be found anywhere,
while it will certainly pay all who are
in need of Carpets, ETC., to see our line
before buying. We offer special in
ducements to beginners" in the art
of housekeeping. So, in justice to
yourself, don't fail to see our stock
and get our prices.
FRANK S. EMMERT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
Dentlstry.

From this date to April, 1898, DIR.
Warreniells will fill teeth with gold at
81 and up for each filling. Richmond
and "a karat gold crowns at S. apiece.
Full plate of S. S. White teeth for $40.
When teeth are already extracted So.
Bridges adjusted at S.. for each tooth.
All work guaranteed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05

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All matter submitted Is subject to the
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

During my absence Mr.. A. NJ. STAUB-
LY, local editor, is authorized to make
contracts and receive and receipt for
money and transact any and all other
business in connection with the Herald.
Hereafter the forms will close on
Thursday afternoon. Advertisers will
govern themselves accordingly.
Communications intended for publi-
cation or business letters should be ad-
dressed to THE HERALD" personal
letters to A. b. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one pur-
pose, namely, a receptacle for the
urine, and as such it is not liable to
any form of disease except by one of
two ways. The first way is from i'm
perfect action of the kidneys. The
second way is from careless local
treatment of other diseases.
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidneys is the chief cause of bladder
troubles. So the womb, like the
bladder, was created for one purpose,
and if not doctored too much is not
liable to weakness or disease, except
in rare cases. 1t is situated back Of
and very close to the bladder, there
fore any pain, disease or inconveni-
ence manifested in the kidneys, back,
bladder or urinary passage is often,
by mistake, attributed to female weak
ness or womb trouble of some sort.
The error is easily made and may be
easily avoided, To find out correctly,
set your urine aside for twenty tour
hours; a sediment or settling indi-
Gates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and the extraordinary effect of
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney, and bladder remedy is soon
realized. Ifyou need medicine you
should have the best. At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar You may
have a sample bottle and pamphlet,
both sent free by mail. upon receipt
of three two-cent stampsto cover cost
of postage on the bottle. Mention the
Herald and send your address to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
The proprietor of this paper guarantee
the genuineness OF this offer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
RuckIen,s Arnica SaIve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruisers, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, 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.
q, Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-03-05
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
eat.