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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
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Lung Troubles and Consumption.
Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and
Scientist Makes "a Free offer to Our
Readers.

Readers,
The distinguished New York chemist,
T. A. Slocum. demonstrating his dis
covery of a reliable and absolute cure
for Consumption pulmonary Tuber
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and weakness. loss of flesh, and all con-
ditions of wasting away, will send
THREE FREE BOTTLES tall differently
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reader of the Herald writing for them.
His New Scientific TTeatment" has
cured thousands permanently by its
timely use, and he considers it simple
professional duty TO suffering humanity
to donate a trial of his infallible cure.
Science daily developes new wonders.
and this great chemist, patiently ex-
perimenting for years, has produced
results as beneficial to humanity as can
be claimed by any modern genius. His
assertion that lung troubles and con-
sumption are durable in any climate is
prove by heartfelt letters of graft
tude,' filed in American and European
laboratories in thousands from those
cured in all parts of the world.
medical experts conceue JnaI Drou-
chial, chest and lung troubles lead to
Consumption, which uninterrupted,
means speedy and certain death.
Simply write to 7. A. Slocum, NJ. c.,
SO Pine street, New York, giving post
office and express address, and the free
medicine will be promptly sent. Suffer
ers should take instant advantage OF
his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw
his offer in the Herald.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
LOTS LITANY.


The clouds hid all the sunshine for
the greater part Of the week. The
rain inst poured down and the wind
set up howl dismal enough to curdie
the blood in ones veins. Little won
der that the irritable, peeyish tempers
among as made life almost unendura-
Bile. aggravated by the con tinual drip,
! drip and pourl
But then there are worse recitals,
for the Jolly, light-hearted, thrush
throated plasterer from Brag Hollow,
who steps as high and softly as can
moccasined Indian, and who always
keeps a weather eye open wide for
pretty young wife, actually had the
happy, sunny sparkle and good ma
ture soaked clear out OF him and lost
his chance OF winning rosy-cheeked,
da TX haired sweetheart, besides by
lifting the lid of the safety valve 10
his highly-wrought sensitive organl-
zation and allowing to escape some
nau ghty, naughty cuss words, coupled
with a few about the return OF the
antedeluvian flood. This was bad
enough but the great Shakespeare
genius, Geo. ", masquerading IN the
garb Of an humble plasterer from
Swan Pond, rushing to our city, eager
to gain the FIRE shest news from Cuba,
got so full (of water of course) that he
found navigation utterly impossible,
and sad to tell, was washed a water
logged wreck on Moler avenue.
But the sunshine came again and
May again became like the birthday
of the world one mass of lovely
bloom
1.-THE light is made of many dyes,
The air is all perfume;
There's crimson buds, white and blue
The very rainbow showers
Have turned to blossoms where they
fell,
And sown the earth with flowers"
Mrs. Wolfe and son have returned
from Hancock.
Miss Lucy Fowler, of Clark county,
Va, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ash
by.
Miss Lucy Folk called on her sister
today.
Mrs. Murphy Tabler and daughter,
Mrs. Barrett. Mrs. K. Welshanse and
children, Rev. Yeakley and sister.
Rev. Brown, Messrs. Bowling and
Keeton, were among the callers no
ticed.
A social gathering of young folks
occurred at Mr.. Geo. Lights. The
merry. makers were led by jolly Andy
Myers.
What a convenience to have the
names of streets placed, though few
did get upside down and Angel
Hill'' was left out entirely.
The excitement over the war is still
at fever heat. Papers are fairly snatch
ed up and every scrap of information
regarding the movements OF the fleets
is eagerly devoured. Sampson and
Dewey are on every lip.
Mr.. Harry Buhrman is making
success as an agent for the sale OF
Cuban History"
Didn't mean it" comes a soft
voice from Smoketown-ah well. pity
tbs true-as the results are the same.
Tom didn't mean it neither (Tom is
our pet cat but he stuck his remark
ably long claws into the soft table
cloth and found some difficulty in re-
moving them and when he withdrew
there followed large cup of scalding
hot coffee which he unintentionally
upset all over his shiny coat. With
the cry of lost sole and an emphatic
swish of his wonderful tail he made a
flying retreat exclaiming as he van
gu ished, 81 didn't mean it Lot, in
deed | didn't" And Lot repulsed as
she blowed her scalded arm-'Per-
haps you didn't but that doesn't make
the smart any the less. y Lot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14

These suits are guarantee to be made from In.
ported Wool cheviot 10 Black Blue, Grey nd Brown
in sizes from TO years Of age Made up double
breasted with Sailor COar-Coilar fancy embroider-
sd-tiued with fast Black Albert Twill Sateen and
Patent Waist Bands Trimming and Workmanship
the very best Sizes for TO years without Sailor
ColIar Mention age and " large or small.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
:. asy to Take \
asy to Operate

Are features peculiar to Hoods Pills. Small in
size, tasteless, efficient, thorough. AS one man
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14
Wagons and Wagons.

The Studebaker is the best wagon
in the world. A full line-I4ditferent
STYLES, any width of tire, at Sencindiver
& Stewart S, Winchester avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14

The place to get carts that will
stand wear and tear and will not
break down with rough usage is at
& Stewards. They sell
carts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-05-14

II was in Spain once" said the
traveller, land nearly starved because
I had too much money" "Nonsense"
exclaimed his friend. "Fact. You
see, l had nothing less tnan a 500
bill, and there wasn't that much
change in the country"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
THE DRUAIMERS.

kind o. like to see EN- come.
They look so mighty smilin',
ley sort O. 'liven up the town,
And keep the pot a-b'ilip;
he landlord hurries in an out,
'An' has brisker walk,
"a all the loaters stan about,
An grin to hear 'em talk.
seey ask the merchant O. his health.
sAn' II the trade is pleasin',
"a take an shake his hand as II
They'd never leave off squeezin'!
~ then with grip astandin' Nigh
"A -tradtn' an a-lyin'.
ne merchant VOWS the goods are high.
5Put still he can't help buyin.
III II there's any news ashore,
ll'hey're sure to bring it TO ye;
III when they meet we in the store,
They act els If they knew ye,
sAllus like TO see EN- come,
III sets us all a-smilin',
bes'ause they 'liven up the town,
AL keep the pot a-b'lin'.
~ Florence Josephine Boycs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
n. r. A. NOTES.


Mr. G. A. McGregor. the genial and sue
cessiul travelling representative OF the
Missouri Glass company. arrived In Hous-
ton Friday from a trip TO Victoria end
the CO.'S. country In the interest OF his
firm
Mr.. r. c. Gordon. who travels for the
Galyeston Fruit company, was In Wharf
ton Friday. Clarence reports very good
business,
Mr.. Sam Sutherland, who only says Star
breed shoes are BETTER was placing con-
siderable OF the Star brands on the Aran-
sas Pass route during the week. BY the
way, keep cases on Sam for the spring
shoe line.
Mr. Max stiefel NJ the Arm ~ IIl'ma-.
Lewis e. Co. Of Galveston, accompanying
By that popular representative o. tic -.
firm. We're in Yoakum taking orders We'd
nesday.
Mr. Wesley II. Graham. the successful
travelling representative OF the A. j. Jor-
dan Cutlery company OF st. Louis. placed
20 usual, several good orders In Hallets'
VILE Tuesday.
| Mr.. S. Orr Neal. who has been doini
considerable business selling Bull Durham
tobacco and who has been presenting tn
| trade with q box OF White Star soap Will
! each nice order, was In Houston Friday
guest at tho Capitol Hotel.
Mr.. p. j. Burgess. the indefatigabie sales
man on the road for the Houston Drul
company. was In Corpus Christi Wednso
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25

day. He left Corpus Thursday. being ais-
appointed because Lo was not selected as
lha Hobson In the ilobson Arnold anair
THURSDAY night
Mr. n. II. ArnolA, selling groceries out
of Galveston, was working the trade II
Corpus Christi Wednesday
MIR II L. Wilkins. who travels and sells
hardware. was in Halietsville TUESDAY
Mr. j. L. Johrson. the popular repre-.
sentative OF the Graham Paper company Oh
St Louis. Was in Houston Monday taxing
orders for his hrln aud struck out iof
| Nor.h Texas Tuesday Mr.. johnson 10
one of the boys that goes after business
and gets 1t, ard lots OF It,
| Mr.. ID. w Michaux returned Thursday
from very successful trip to few OF
! The electric light towns, such as Waco.
! Austin and San Antonio. in the interest OK
| the we'll known paint and wall paper nrm
OF James Butte of Houston
MIR Bob Brahan went TO Dallas Sunday
night. passing through Houston en- route
! from san Antonio. Bob sells furniture for
| the we'll kppwn firm at Huntsville. Ia
which all Texas Taxpayers own stock
| The "St. James" will be the name OF
the new hotel now building az Victoria,
which win b. completed In time for the
| Victoria fair This beautiful llttla city viii
! be able 10 take care Of the entire mem-
| bership of the Texas division OF the TrnVei-
| era Protective Association at their next
convention, and they mean what they say.
Mr. A. H. X. Fullerton stopped off for
! rest at his home In Yoakum Wednesday.
! Mr. Fullerton sells dry goods from New
Orleans and is layirg Off until the quaran'
! tine is taken OF
Lots OF New orleans travelling men are
resting on their oars In Houston, Calves
| ton and San Antonio awaiting the raising
OF the quarantine. The Texas houses are
now getting in ther work in ine shape.
The prospects for a large attendance OF
travelling men on r. +, A. day at the Dali
las fsir arc very nattcring The y. c. It's
have n separate day, and they, too. will
be well represented.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
TRAVELLING MEN Ar VICTORIA.
Notes and Personals About Men You
All Know

An
y,. ""'
'N'or'a' Texas' September 1.-THE
foundation has been laid and the super
structure OF the now hrrk a5d,,io, ;. ~.
Mutt bo,e, ss r,,,a,,, -. M,
-. s eo"e w. ine ooht
'i"e' requires its completion by Novem-
Der s. II will take fast work to do this.
but Contractor Applesato Ia conf,Son, ,,a,
bs u-,, l., 80
""e" iiuiS"e"' MINE
itosI SCARBOROUGH Will be prepared to en-
terrain a hundred guests comfortably.
.sBIl Nve" Eowjsr ha -, ~. u,,,,.
o,,,o az ~" u"it'o
au'os'"ph' cream shaVeh pate ana a great
propensity Tor stocking up the fruit dealers
with L. II. Thompson a. Co. $ goods, made
ms regular weekly trip TO the CITY OF
Roses" this week.
Burt Sutton OF Beaumont, representing
the Industrial Lumber company, was inter
viewing dealers in his line recently, and
Will have some of his materials in the num-
erous new buildings going up in Victoria.
j. Il. knight, selling Drummond tobacco,
registered at the old Mutt this week.
The name Mutt is a synonym In Texas
for perfection In the science OF hotel keep
Ing. Victoria has two OF that name, one
now under j. A. Scarborough formerly
controlled by John Mutt of Cuero. which is
known as the Old Mutt: the other. under
Amadore Mutt, nephew OF John Mutt of
Cuero, which is called the New Muti The
latter has recently been thoroughly reno
waited. new furniture. paperng, etc, and
vastly improved.
w. I. Blythe. whose headquarters are
at Dallas. was taking orders for the we'll
known tonic, Maltine, here last week.
A. Z. Steger who sells drugs for Pa
ducah, Ky, house, registered at the New
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
Devoted to the r. p. A., the U. c. t.,
and other Travelling Mems
Organizations.

fair and Dalss exposition. A member Of
Dallas council, No. 81, in announcing this
iact and in his aviation 10 the brethren
10 attend, says:
Are they eoming' We'll. should say
they were. Waco. with SPECIAL coacn
crowded with United Commercial Travel
ers ana their ladies. Galveston and Hous-
ton viii send uielr quota. san Antonio
promises to be well represented. Sherman
and Denison are coming in a body and viii
bring their ladies. too. Joe " Baird of
Paris writes us that the entire population
OF his beautiful CITY will turn out on that
day Fort Worth, osr sister city, will Just
simply move over that day IN body
Shreveport, La. sends word that their boys
are coming with Gheir laldes, and Okla
hcma, too. will be on hanu in their Indian
garb.
Brother United Commercial Travellers,
we desire to impress one important feature
OF our entertainment on your minds. and
that Is that We have made special arrange
ments to entertain the visiting ladies'. Our
Ladies Commercial auxiliary has charge OF
this part of the programme and they will
be woefully disappointed II YOU fail TO bring
a lady with you.
"Wo do not propose telling you about ali
the good things we have irr store for you
but come and behold the grand sights. Our
street demonstration viii startle the world
Every member OF our council who has a
vehicle will decorate /. On this occs-ion aud
join the procession These vehicles will
be driven by our ladies. accompanied by
our visiting ladies.
"Our permanent headquarters at the fair
grounds is the thing This will be open all
during the fair and under tho charge OF
Brothers Meriwether, Camp, Toungblood
and Macintosh. who will dispense ice wa
ter and supply you with writing material
at any and all times. Don't fail to cali at
our headquarters and register your name
on the book unknown to'fame
Grand Marshal X. G. Kicks. assisted by
Joe Camp, w. T. Hawley, j. r. Brinck
Lengdon Harris and Fred Way, will see tc
1t that we enter the fa.r grounds in grand
style promptly at II o'cloc6 The process
sion will begin to form at |! o'clock at our
council chamber. corner Main and Austin
street. The Ancient Mystic Order of Bag.
man will hold high carnival at our council
chamber that might"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
NOTES FROM DALLAS.
Travelling Men who Have Been In
that City Recently.

thut city recently.
Dallas, Texas, September 23.-Angus Nc
Donald. representing j. b. Lippinoott G.
Co., Philadelphia, has come to Dallas for
months stay He will stay In Dallas till
after the fair is over.
John C. Carey of the Mosler Safe COM
pany was in Dallas this week.
w. r. Mcdowell of the Home Scale com
pany has returned to Dallas his head
quarters. from trip over the State
George c. Cruise representing the Ar
mour Packing company, spent this week
in Dallas.
Koene r. Forston OF the Eli Lilly Drug
company. indianapolis, spent several days
with his Dallas customers this week.
VIII X. Burton of the MMoney Hard
ware company has returned from a trip
to tho Panhandle.
D. w. Milan, representing the Harrison
Wagon company Of Grand Rapids Mch..
IS doing" the Indian Territory this week.
E. F. Spalding of this city. who repre-
sents tho Mitchell Wagon works. is seri-
ously III.
j. Edward Dodge, the "Pearlne man.
has returned from trip over Certral
Texas.
Sam Kbsin OF Klein Brothers Liquor
company. Cincinnati, Is out on one of his
regular trips.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
A 1uSincrs Suggestion.

Nearly every travelling man reads The
Post and the Travellers Protective Associa-
ton editor knows from experience that
there are occasions, and in some cases fire.
quent, where route lists will be changed
and trouble is experienced In getting word
from the home office and from the family
at home.
Why wouldn't 1t be good idea for the
travelling men Of Texas who read The Post
to have an understanding with their firms
and families tat al any tins they desired
to communicate with him hurriedly or
when his address WAS doubtful. taa. they
could reach him by personal In lAc
Post?
There are times when the house happens
TO hear OF a prospective opening order. a
failure, or other matters requiring prompt
attention, and the best route traveller on
the road Will occasionally be lost 10 the
house for day or two. 1t usually happens
that he IS wanted Just at this time. A
nersor al in The Post would have the de-
| sired effect. Initials or names. fictitious
or otherwise, could be used by previous
understanding both by the family and your
firm. and II would be cheaper than a tele.
gram, and daily glance at the persona
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
WACO COUNCIL u. G. r..
The Members VIII All he I'm Dallas
Next Month.

Waco Twas, September 24.--The United
Commercial Travellers of this CITY are con-
templating a grand time at Dallas next
month. Waco council, No, ~, is arranging
for an excursion to leave Waco on the night
of October and arriving in Dallas the
next day. The council will go in two deco
rated cars. and there viii be enough 10 fill
them both.
Waco council is in a furnishing coadi-
ticn w. p Gilbert is senior councillor, Il.
c. Barrett is junior councillor, J. ). Nc
Clintock is past counQtlor. c. H. Smith con-
ductor, w. p. Roberts page, w. Il. David
son sentinel and A. o. Dewey secretary
treasurer.
The Ancient Mystic Order Of Bagmen
from Bagdad will of courSa be represented
at Dallas. They are impatient for the day
to come. The exquisite pleasure they an
ticipate In Dallas the night OF October s
is making them wish tho time was nearer
at hand. They viii put lin a class oil over
100 in Dallas that night, and with such a
prospect for high old time they live in
constant glee. 1t must not be assumed that
on such occasions there is revelry in wlne
or something stronger. Nothing ntoxi
eating is allowed at those entertainments.
The Waco council OF United Commercial
Travellers has a membership Of ninety-two.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25

Southwestern railroad at Aurora. Ind, August
2. 1895. was caused BY q pendant set watch.
Although the watch was to blame. the en.
are dangerous and unreliable. The highest
court IN the United States has sustained he
pucter Company In its suit against pendant
them. Pendant set patents were declared lp-
valid. and the decision relieved the waQh
busIness from the piracy Of paying royalty
and 2s Jewel Watches are lever set. They can
| not set" In the pocket. they are tho best and
most accurate watches made. The Dueher
Watch Works. at Canton, Ohio, form the tia
eat and most complete watch plant IN ne
world. the twin factories producing both
Watch movements and Watch cases. ClPcu-
lars Interesting alike to watch owners end
these Who intend 10 buy watches, glaAly oGal
fret upon request Captain Jack M. y.
T. Mitchell, Agents Dushsg- Harry Waos1o
Houston. TexaA Z h
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
WHAT DRUMMERs MIGHT DO.

DIV They Could Take Part in the
f., Il. and v. Festival.
why can't the members of the Travellers
objective Association and United CONNER
Travellers in Texas as well as trav-
ng men in general take part in Hous-
s Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Festival
December?
Whey could arrange an illuminated pa
pc of floats repres 5nting their various
uses and the lines T goods sold. Sach
tParade was given by the Travellers Pro-
Rtive Association post OF Jacksonville
b.. last year, and II. l.. Benson of the
Nas division wrote OF IT.
A Ops OF the chief features was q night
Eliminated parade in which 10 floats and
ly decorated wagons representing the
ding business houses factories. etc.
which was preceded by eighteen car
ges containing members of the 10 Al
b and their visiting brethren. All bust
s houses were handsomely decorated
as 1t was destined TO he such splsn-
success IL seemed no concerns OF that
of $4,000 psople were willing 20 b.
out The various representations were
Hque and attractive, and in all showei
spirit of progress and pull together
Ne illuminations made a grand sight and
whole affair was indeed grand sue
Is, in which the Travellers Protective
eociation boys of Florida were chiefly
trnmental and which proved of greai
belit to that city.
While viewing this splendid affair,
quite forcibly impressed with the great
cunt of aid any city can have In IL,
kgress and upbuiliing by the interest
activity OF an organized body OF tray
men and further that II such a spec
ie could be seen by the bust ness mer
any city, they would see the real value
I live Travellers Protective Associa'
post can be toward the adya1cem ani
their Interests, and wouli lend thsil
stance TO the thorough organization o
Post Of the Travellers Protective Asso'
ion wherever enough members can b,
I'D. Thus can the progressive business
o. any city help themselves and III I'll
n by conSng right ont AMI wo-kins
pngly fer and with the Travellers Pro
i've Association boys when there Is
spect OF getting such a useful organi
on always capable Of making sue
aid always loval to the Interests o
''y and State in which the member
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-09-25
DRUNTMERs' STORIES.

The dry goods merchant was explaining
the situation to the new drummer he had
Just employed.
"Your predecessor" he said has gotten
his business all tangled up, and II you
take his place you will have difficult task
getting order out of chaos"
Il don't know who Chaos is" cheerfully
replied the drummer, but l bet I'll sell
him bill of goods If have to hang on to
him We Elk
From the address OF Hon. Frank Moore,
mayor OF Omaha, to the COMMERCIAL trav-
elers, upon the event OF the opening OF
the travellers convention at that city:
You travelling men are the sharpest set
Of fellows In the United States-all the
world might say. You are In touch all
the time with commercial interests you
are the middle men between the mauufac-
turer ard the retail dealer and In these
days OF competition, when department
stores rule, and burrt fire. sale goods are
offered for less than nothing, with the
remnant sales the different stores have,
you have got 10 be, as obey Olsen" says,
onto your job, or you amt in it" But to
SHOW the extent our bargain sales are car
ried on all over the country, | am re-
minded of a young lady OF a certain city
adjoining ours here, Sha was great crank
| on bargain sales, and although she was a
| little lengthy in years, she was well
preserved for all that. She had little fund
| to draw on, and whenever there was a bar
gain counter sale she WIS always on hand,
and II it was cheap she took It in. Going
down the street one day she saw on the
Sidewalk a man who Rad evidently been
blown UP on the Maine. Ore OF his arms
was gone two fingers OF his right hand
were gone, end big scar was to be seen
over his forehead, and he sat In chair,
ami the young lady noticed him. she
| talked to him. and finally took him home
| with her and married him Her folks
| held up their hands in holy Amusement
| end establishment as they beheld the
mutlatod wreck, and said: Matilda! Ma
tidls! What for did you marry such a piece
OF humanity" Her answer was: well.
couldn't help 1t; it was such a beautiful
remnant and got 1t SO cheap, had to
take it." ULaughter)