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PORTO RICO INVASION.
Captain Higginson Reports the
Landing at Guauica

Landing at Guanica.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The Navy
Department to-day posted the following
dispatch from Captain Higginson. in
command of the naval expedition which
went to Porto Rico with General Miles:
st Thomas, July ii, received in
Washington, July -, 1;30 a. m
Secretary Of the Navy, WASHINGTON:
Arrived here with General Miles and
the United States troops to-day at 9:1J
a. m Landed them safely. There are
no batteries outside. Gloucester en-
tered the harbor. landed company OF
sailors under command of Lieutenant
Harry +. Huse, Y. s. n, and Lieuten-
ant Harry Wood Dispersed small COM
pany OF Spanish soldiers. Hoisted flag.
Commend Lieutenant Commander Rich
ard Wainwright and officers for gal
lantry capturing Guanica Transports
discharged without any opposition, as
sisted by boats of Massachusetts.
Il have telegraphed Admiral Samp-
son. HIGGINSON.
Port Guanica, July 26, 1898"
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as the condition of peace. 1t is felt
both from Spain and from the United
States, may be some days off, as there
doubtless will be considerable diplo-
matte fencing at .the outset before the
A good deal of this, for instance, may
result from the attempt to define the
methods of approach to the object
sought, whether through a commission
as initiated yesterday. There will be
much discussion, in all likelihood, re-
garding an armistice, for it is the dis
tlnct purpose of the Spanish authori-
ties TO secure a suspension of hostilities
pending the negotiations for peace. 1t
may be that the application will be
granted, but if so, it will be only un-
der the most effective safeguards TO
prevent loss Of any advantage to the
United States and upon binding pledges
that certain we'll defined objects are to
be conceded 70 u.s.
The President discussed this complex
subject all day with various members
of the Cabinet as they called in the
course OF ordinary business. Secretary
Day and Postmaster General Smith
spent some time this forenoon at the
White House, presumably exchanging
views With the President. 1t IS vir-
tually admitted by leading members of
the Administration that upon only one
point IN the peace negotiations is there
likely to be serious friction and that
relates 10 the future Of the Philippines.
As to Cuba and Porto Rico, our Gov
eminent feels that there is a reasonable
certainty of encountering little opposi-
ton 10 our demands.
The Spanish Government might insist
upon the proposition thrown out by the
Vatican yesterday, namely, that the
United States SHALL annex Cuba, the
ostensible purpose being to secure full
protection for the Spanish element left
in the island, but while this would be
a vexatious point, it would yield to ad-
justmant.
As to the Philippines, there is full
expectation of greater difficulties to be
surmounted. There is reason to be-
lieve that these difficulties like the Gu
ban settlement, will be rather internal
than international in their character, at
least at the outset. The President is
firmly of the opinion that the United
States has no use for the islands as a
permanent possession. The gravest
problems of government would result,
were the attempt to be made to annex
them, owing to the ill-favored charac-
ter Of the large population of the ISL
ands, while any effort to unite with
other Powers in a joint administration
might be fairly expected to result as
| unsatisfactory as the tripartite ar
rangament between the United States,
| Great Britain and Germany for the
government of the Samoan group.
However, there are evidences that a
large element in the United States are
of the opinion that the islands should
be acquired by the United States, and
it is hoped by the President that before
it comes to the formulation officially of
the United States demand, public SEN
timent in this country, through news
paper discussion and otherwise, will
have so far crystallZed as to enable the
Government to perceive the popular
demand clearly. 1t may be stated that
it is confidently expected that when
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of the United States Embassy, Henry
Vignaud, say they have not received
any information regarding the peace
negotiations initiated at Washington.
The French officials assert that the
first proposal was sent direct from
Madrid to NJ Cambon, the French En-
bassador at Washington, in his capac-
ity as representative Of Spanish inter-
ests in the United States NJ Cambon
thereupon cabled to the Government
here requesting instructions for his
guidance in the matter, and received
authority to open peace negotiations.
The French Government is ignorant
of the peace negotiations Spain is ready
to offer
MEETS WITH FAVOR IN EUROPE.
LONDON, July 27-The equivocal
denials from Madrid recently when in
quiries were made on the subject Of
peace negotiations were seemingly
given out at the Spanish capital prior
to Spain's formal application at Wash
ington for peace. Many similar COM
munications intended for home con-
sumption may be expected during the
negotiations, but the only purpose of
such denials is to allay Castilian sus-
capabilities, and they will not affect the
real point at issue.
The liveliest satisfaction is expressed
in all quarters and in the newspapers
throughout Europe at the fact that
Spain has at last done the right thing
for the first time during the war; and
peace is looked upon as being within
measurable distance IT is taken for
granted that the opening of negotia-
tions implies a cessation of hostilities,
and it is believed here that the United
States was at first unofficially ap-
preached and gave a general idea of the
conditions she would insist upon be-
fore NJ Cambon, the French Embassa-
dor, presented his note and that the
formal negotiations will consist chiefly
Of the formulation of terms practically
already settled.
CAUSED NO SURPRISE AT MAD
RID.
MADRID. July 21.-Q1 p. m)-The
news that the Government is suing for
peace has caused neither surprise nor
sensation here. The attitude of ma
jority of the newspapers show that the
country will welcome peace if it can
avoid the payment of an indemnity and
the loss of the Philippines, where, it
is now taken for granted, the United
States will retain a coaling station
only.
The Kings illness evoked universal
display Of sympathy for the court,
which, at the present critical moment,
may not be without effect on the ma
tions future. Senior Sagasta, the Pre-
mier, says the King, when convalescent,
will probably accompany the court TO
Lagranja.
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SICK AMONG THE SOLDIERS.
The Total at Santiago Thirty-seven
Hundred and Seventy,

WASHINGTON, July 81. At 10
o'clock the War Department posted the
following:
Santiago de Cuba. July 81
"Adjutant General of the army,
Washington; Reports of yesterday
show total sick $40: total fever cases.
1924: new cases of fever. 639; cases
of fever returned to duty, 53S
Death list for yesterday: First Lieu
tenant ]. A. Babcock, Thirty-third
Michigan, yellow fever; William Fran
els Pocre. Company d, First District of
Columbia Volunteers, typhoid fever: r.
H Mahoney, Company d, Twentieth In
fantry. typhoid fever; Corporal Charles
r. Wangle, Company E, Twenty-fourth
Infantry, yellow fever; civilian team
Continued on Sixth Page.)
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Captain HigginSOn Reports Landing
Of Americans at Guanica.
Marines Dispersed a Small Company Of
SpanlardS, and the Transports
Were Discharged Without
Any Opposition.

Copyrighted. 1898. by Associated Press.I
ST. THOMAS Cd. w. ~, July 27.
The Spanish troops in Porto Rico
are being withdrawn from the out
lying towns and are concentrating
upon San Juan.
The defenses OF the eapi+aI ara
being strengthened.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page)
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Money for Santiago Soldiers.

NEW YORK, July 27.-The United
States transport Olivette sailed for San
tiago to-day In her safes was S770.OU0
with which to pay the soldiers, and she
had on board a cargo of delicacies for
the sick and wounded. She also car
ried corps of doctors and nurses.
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A shafthouse Destroyed by Fire.

LEAD 6. d., July 27.-The Dead
wood Terry shafthouse, owned by the
HOmestake Company, burned last
night. Estimated loss, S50, 900. The
plant will be rebuilt Immediately. Three
hundred men are temporarily thrown
out of employment. The origin Of the
fire is unknown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
Pulp Company is Guilty.

After being locked up all night the
jury in the case of the State VS.. the
Piedmont Pulp and Paper Company,
which had been in progress in the
Circuit Court at Frederick, Md, fol
twelve days, brought in a verdict Of
guilty last Saturday. Col. William
P. Maulsby, one OF the counsel repre-
senting the defense, made a motion
for a new trial.
This case has aroused much inter.
est, because OF the remarkable legal
fight made by both sides. Originally
begun at Cumberland it was removed
to Frederick on application OF the de
Tense. 1t was charged by the pro.
secution that the pulp mills of the
defendant company polluted the Pc.
tomac river, from which the city oil
Cumberland derives its water supply.
Expert testimony was introduced on
both sides, the State endeavoring to
show that refuse of the mills was the
cause of contamination, while the
pulp company asserted that the causes
of pollution were sewage OF several
villages and drainage from coal mines
and slaughter houses.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
catarrh Cannot be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or constitu-
tional disease, and in order to cure it
you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physi-
clans in this country for years, and is
a regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, com
bined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfa-
ces. The perfect combination of the
two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results i'll curing Catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, To-
ledo, o. Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
In oIden Times

People overlooked the importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and
were satisfied with transient action;
but now that it is generally known
that Syrup of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other
laxatives, which act for time, but
finally ipjure the system. Buy the
genuine, made by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
Card of Thanks.

l wish, on behalf of myself and
family, to extend my heartfelt thanks
to Mr.. Samuel Cline, of Bunker Hill,
and others of Martinsburg, for their
timely assistance to my son Charles
in the serious accident on Tuesday,
Jan. 4, at the courthouse, which for
their help would have undoubtedly
proved fatal. Thanking you all again,
/ will ever remember your kindness.
Gratefully, ]. A. YoNTz.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

Two valuable horses owned by Mr..
Levi Cline, a farmer of Wilson dis
trict, were the victims OF dastardly
piece of work night or so ago. Some
enemy of Mr. Cline, it is thought, en-
tered the stable and deliberately cut
the throat of one and mashed with a
club the head of the other horse. Both
horses will likely recover.-Williams-
port Leader.
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gratulations.
Birth of the "Greater" New York.

With the dawn of the new year the
"Greater New York is ushered into the
world full grown giant. The prob
lem Of municipal government in this
country is to be put to the supremest
test on the grandest scale. Within its
limits is contained population equal
to that of thirteen of our sovereign
States at the last census, and as large
as that of The original thirteen States
when the union was organized Pro-
visions for the life and health of this
vast multitude of all nations and chimes
is an unsolved enigma, but profiting by
the experienced of half century sue
cess, thousands of sufferers in New
York and elsewhere can be wrested
from the grasp of that agonizing com
plant, rheumatism, by the timely and
systematic use of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. which is. moreover, a proven
tive of malaria and kidney trouble. and
sovereign curative of liver complaint,
constipation, dyspepsia, debility, sick
headache and nervousness. 1t is an ad-
mirable appetizer and promoter of sleep,
hastens convalescence, and counteracts
the inirmities of age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

During my absence Mr.. A. NJ. STAuB-
Lr, local editor, is authorized TO make
contracts and receive and receipt fol
money and transact any and all other
business in connection with the Herald.
Hereafter the forms win close on
Thursday afternoon. Advertisers will
govern themselves accordingly.
Communications intended for publ
cation or business letters should be adj
dressed to THE HERALD" personal
letters to A. b. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
PuRELY PERSONAL.

Miss Rebecca Hobbs visited in Bal.
timore during the week.
DIR. and Mrs. F. E. Smurr spent
Sunday in Shippensburg, Pa.
Mayor Henshaw spent Saturday
and Sunday in Philadelphia.
Mr.. John Lovett was in Pkiladel.
phia on business during the week.
Mr.. Geo. Dixon, of Piedmont, is
the guest Of Ray Dixon, West Martin
street
Miss Ella Martin is the guest of hei
aunt, Mrs. Ed NJ Larkins, in Bruins
wick.
Miss Mary Woods has been on a
visit to Miss Bette Sublette in Charles
Town.
Miss Lille Eichelberger is on visit
to her sister, Mrs. DIR. Hedges. in
Brunswick.
Miss Sue Riddle, of Chambersburg,
Pa, arrived in this city Tuesday noon
to visit friends.
J. Berkeley Hunter, OF Berkeley
Springs, is the guest of his uncle,
Capt. w. B. Colston.
Miss Lula Kennedy, OF Freedom,
Md. is the guest of Mrs. c. w. Boy
err, West King street
Mr.. John L. Emmerson, of Aliens
vile, one of the Herald's best patr ons,
was in this city Saturday.
Mr.. John Trammell returned to his
home in Oxford, Neb., Monday, after
visit to his brother, Mr.. ]. S. Tram
NELL.
Brent Sencindiver, lately typo on
the Statesman, left on Tuesday for
Winchester, where he expects to make
his fortune
Mrs. Lewis Friskey of Martinsburg,
w. Va, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
imagery McKalvey, this place
Hancock Star.
Mrs. N. d. Baker left on Monday
for New York and other points in the
East where she expects to make an
extended sojourn.
Hon. U. S. G. Pitzer and wife, Mrs
W. w. Crump and Miss Viola Pitcher
left on last Saturday morning for a
short trip to Washington.
Hon. Alex Clohan and wife, f. W.
VanMetre, John Lyons and A. B..
Smith went to Washington Thursday.
They met Senator Elkins, Hon. A.
G. Dayton, Governor Atkinson and
several other prominent gentlemen.
Rev. w. T. Helms, formerly of
Cameron. this State, but recently in
charge of the NJ +. church at Rah-
way N. Y, where he has been phe-
nomenally successful, has been APP
pointed chaplain in the Navy. He
is a bright young man and worthy in
every particular. We extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
Circuit Court Proceedings.

The January term Of court began on
Tuesday morning with His Honor
Judge f. Boyd Faulkner on the bench.
The Grand Jury being duly sworn the
Judge delivered an able charge to
them as they repaired to their room.
The Jury was composed of Mr.. Jas.
w. McKown, as foreman, j. II.
Myers, Hunter Small, Peter Fore.
man, Alex Clohan. ]. l.. Porterheld,
Richard Hammerslea, John Kearney,
III. w. Mason, G. d. Pitzer, c. NJ.
Brown, w. T. Siler, Frank Small,
Geo Couchman, c. V. Rathman, and
NJ. W. Martin. The Grand Jury
transacted large lot Of business and
were discharged before four o'clock.
The following true bills were re-
turned: Geo. Phoenix, Warren III
Ter, Geo Blakeney, Chas. May. Sam
uel Clemens, Joseph Carney, (a)i JOS
eph Welsh, (2); Joe Davis, Andrew
Bartram, Thomas Boiler, John Nc
laughlin aud d. G. Pitznogle were all
indicted for felony.
John Kennedy, John Morarity,
Henry KEGS, a. and David c. Pitz-
nogle were all indicted for misde-
meanor.
ID. c. Pitznogle, for wife beating
plead guilty and was sentenced to 20
days in Jail and fined $50.
Davis and Carney were sentenced
to 3 and Welsh to ? years in the peni-
Tertiary for breaking INTO the store at
Tablers.
Citizens National Bank VS.. i. S.
Buxton, C. H. Shaffer ct al, debt,
Judgment for 5000 and costs.
Edward Rutledge VS.. G. w. Buxton
and d. w. Shaffer, debt. Judgment
for $I,I27.
Nicklas, administrator of Louise
Martin VS.. Robert Gould. Judgment
for 1884 SO and costs.
Same vs.. same. Judgment for $4o2
and costs.
The case of Jonah Seaman VS.. John
+. Seaman, application for appoint
ment OF committee. Trial by special
judge. f. w Brown, dismissed on
motion of plaintiff.
Geo. /. Pitzer VS. J. w. Lamon and
Robert Gold. Judgment for plain
tiff for $S8o.44 with costs.
Corporation of Martinsburg VS..
Allen Casey, Nora Griffin, Michael
Monaghan, Mary Moran, Michael
Heating and Thos. O'Brien. Motion
docketed for condemnation of proper
ty for widening Boyd street.
Answers were filed by defendants
in following cases: Hampshire Grade
Co. VS.. 6. III. Raney ct al.
Geo. /. Pitzer VS.. Robert Gold.
Whiting and NAPLES Co. ct al. VS..
John w. Neer ct al.
NJ +, Gold VS.. ]. l.. Clendenning.
National Bank VS.. w. H. Franken-
berry.
In Vanmetre VS.. John B. Wilson,
report of special commissioner APP
peared and decree ordering distribu-
ton OF funds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

The Studebaker is the best wagon
the world. A full line--I4 different
styles, any width of tire, at Sencindiver
& Stewards, Winchester aveMue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Rruisers, 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 % cents per box. Fol- sale by L.
6. Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

William Henry Theodore Durrant,
the condemned murder of Blanche La
mont, expiated his crime on the gal
lows at San Quentin Prison. San
Francisco, on Friday morning at ten
thirty-five. The evidence against
him was purely circumstantial and he
protested his innocence unto the last.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
Headquarters for all kinds Of Dishes

At Kilmer's China Hall you will
find the largest and most complete
stock of dinner, tea, and toilet ware
in the State. Fine china and cut
glass are specialties and Of great va
riety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
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, 1898-01-15

Capt. p. w. Munday, one of the
oldest conductors on the B. & o. rail
road, was placed on the retired list
last Saturday. He was reared in
Hancock and commenced railroading
in 1880.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

Several days ago, in Mineral coun-
ty, John J. Overtou, aged one hun
dred years, and Mrs. Mary ]. Hender-
son, aged seventy years, were
married. After the ceremony the
happy couple drove twenty miles to
the groom's residence. The couple
are said to be the oldest bride and
groom in this State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
500 a Year.

From this date the cash price
of the Herald will be one dollar
a year. This is not reduction
of the subscription price but a
discount for cash. Those who
do not pay in advance will be
charged the regular price, $3.50
a year.
st. Valentine will soon be here.
Good weather to get pneumonia.
Bargains in shoes. at John Lyons $
Get the Herald to do your job print
ing.
1t looks as if that town clock is
coming at last
A dense fog hung over the city,
Tuesday night.
Ladies' and men fine shoes, cheap,
at John Lyons's.
The Shepherdstown fire company
cleared S3o7 at their fair.
We have lad weather lately to suit
ala little of every kind.
James r. Nicely has been appoint
ed postmaster at I.eetown.
American Best graduated sugar,
81 cents pound, at S. S. Felker's.
Just received large line of Meat
Cutters and Suffers. H. L. Doll &
Co.
The best line in the city-of Horse
Blankets, Robes and Horse Covers, at
H. l.. Doll & Cos.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

Cheapest Dinner Set You Ever Saw
At Kilmer's China Hall for 81. so
you can get what you will at once adj
nit, the prettiest and best 100 piece
dinner set you ever saw. Call and
see for yourself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
Vinegar.

Try Billy Rouark' S vinegar and you
will never lose your pickles. Don't
use inferior goods and lose your fruit
and labor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

The best entertainment going in
the comic and minstrel line will be
given at the Central next Saturday
night, January I5-a circus on the
stage. See it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

John j. Conway, who was formerly
postmaster at Harpers Ferry, died last
week of consumption at his home in
that place, aged II years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

This is beneath my notice, remark
ed the eminent tragedian as he read
the liver pill adj under the criticism OF
his performance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

Trees and plants can be chloro'
formed and thus put to sleep. They
grow faster after Weakening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
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 four
hours; a sediment or settling indi-
Gates kidney or bladder trouble. The
mild and the extraordinary effect oil
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney, and bladder remedy is soon
realized. Ifyou need a medicine you
should have the best At druggists
fifty cents and one dollar You may
have sample bottle and pamphlet,
both sent free by mail. Mention the
Herald and send your address to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
The proprietor of this paper guarantee
the genuineness OF this offer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

Cumberland by draulic cement is
the best for cisterns-Sencindiver &
Stewart
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15
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 inn
perfect action of the kidneys. The
second way is from careless local
treatment of other diseases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-01-15

1t is not safe to criticise folks too
recklessly, for you can't tell whose
relatives they may be.