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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
With the Police

"Boney" Welty was raising dis
turbance at the B. 60. depot Satur-
day afternoon, and warrant was
sworn out for his arrest. Officers
were sent after him but he could not
be found.
John Mcnamara, the man arrested
upon suspicion of being connected
with the Waltz robbery and the Pitts
burg Post Office robbery, was releas'
ed Saturday evening. Upon exami.
nation it was found that he was aoi
the man wanted.
Claude Blakeney, an employee o
4 the Standard Lime and Stone Co.
was arrested Friday evening for being
drunk and disorderly on the street
He was given hearing Saturday BY
Mayor Paulding, and sentenced to ter
days in the lookup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Facts Woyth Repeating.

Italy leads Europe in the number
of murderers; Russia in the number OF
suicides.
The largest telegraph office in the
world is In the General Post Office
building, London. There are over
5000 operators, 1000, OF whom are
women. The batteries are supplied
by $4,000 cells.
OF the children born alive one
fourth die before eleven months, one
third before the twenty-third month,
half before their eighth year, two
thirds of ,nankinddie before the thirty
ninth year, and three-fourths before
their fifty-frssa year, and of about
2 COO only one survives whole cen
fury.
The height OF the Gibraltar rock is
over 400 feet, and this stupendous
precipice is pierced by miles of CALLER
les in the solid rock, stone portfolios
for cannon being placed at frequent
intervals, From the batteries
to distance of two-thirds up the
rock, one tier after another of cannon
is presented to the enemy. A garri.
son of from 5000 to 10000 is main.
tanned, with provisions and ammuni.
ton for a six months siege.
I A person with considerable
amount of spare time on his hands
has collected the following list O
words which may be spelled forward
or backward palindromes, as they
are called in learned language: Anna
bah, bib, bob, bub, civic, dad. deed,
deifed, dewed, did, ecce, eve, eve, eye
cog, gig, gag, level, madam, noon
otto, pap, peep, pip, pop, pup, redder
refer, repaper, reviver, rotator, sees
sexes, shahs, tat, tit, toot, tot ant
tut.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

HAGRRsTownS, MD, March I4.--F.
+. Bridges, of Washington, the alleged
secret order swindleT, now in the
Hagerstown Jail awaiting trial, shows
evidences of insanity, and his law
yers will attempt to free him on this
plea. Bridges makes his cell echo
with his shrieks. He declares he is
the son of Jesus Christ. A few nights
ago he swallowed number of NOR
phine pills with suicidal intent, but
the Jail physician got him over it
Deputy Sheriff Tice thinks Bridges
| is shaming.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
w anfed. --1OOO new
subscribers at S.. a year.
Address, The Herald,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
$4,000. Given Away.

Separate B e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l Flowers
and use the letters to form as many words
as you can, using the letters backwards
or forwards, but don't use any letter in
the same word more times than it APP
pears in Beautiful Flowers" 1t is said
forty small English words can be spelled
correctly from these sixteen letters. For
example-tea, feet, at, etc. The Hamil
Seed Company will give Two Hundred
Dollars in cash to the person sending
them forty words formed as above. If
you are good at word making and can
form forty words write your name and
address plainly on your list and inclose
the same with fifteen two cent stamps
for ten packets of Beautiful Flower
Seeds of ten popular and different varie-
ties.
Our object in giving this Two Hundred
Dollars is to attract attention to and IN
troduce our seeds in the U. s. This offer
will be carefully and conscientiously
carried out and it should not be classed
with catch penny affairs. We will spend
large amount of money to start our
trade and want your trial order; you will
receive the greatest value in seeds ever
offered. 1.-two or more persons succeed
in forming forty words the $500 will be
divided pro-rata. Many extra special
prizes of value will be awarded to per-
sons sending twenty five words or more
who will assist in introducing our seeds
and specialties.
Satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed
or your money promptly refunded for
the asking. Send your list as early as
possible. Address, Hamil Seed Co., 965
vV rray we Chfcapo III ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
USE PARKS ACME
TT OJTp MADE OF CHOICE
T. LOU IL HOMEGROWN WHEAT

Takes the burn out; heals the
wound; cures the pain. DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil, the household remedy.
/ When doctors fail, try Burdock
Blood Bitters. Cures dyspepsia, con-
stipation; invigorates the whole sys-
tenn.
Mr.. J B. Worthington, OF Hagers-
town has decided to keep the baby
left at his home by the unknown Mar
tinsburg woman.
The water will be turned in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal March 20
and boating will be resumed April r.
The banks are in fine condition.
Mr.. William McKendree Steaey, a
popular business man of Williams
port, died at his home yesterday, after
lingering illness of consumption,
aged 40 years.
Arrangements are making for the
building of an addition to the State
Deaf Dumb and Blind Institution
at Romney, for which the recent Leg
islature made an appropriation.
Governor Atkinson has pardoned
Irwin l.. Rigg, who was convicted in
the Criminal Court of Fayette county
January, 1898, for naanslaughter and
sentenced to two years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Charles Broadway Rouss, the New
York merchont who has contributed
one-half the amount necessary for the
purpose of procuring uniforms for the
independent Fire Company NO. l, OF
Charlestown, has expressed his pref
erence for double-breasted long over
coats of Confederate gray, ligaf blue
pants and Gilmore caps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
LEFT HIS CLOTHES.

A man answering to the description
of Hagerstown Slim, the ehiet of rob-
bers, who robbed and tortured Miss
Eliza ]. Waltz OF s., 500 near Cave
town, was in ME-. J.. f. Thompson's
clothing store Thursday evening and
bought coat, hat and necktie.
He put the new clothes on in the
store and went away leaving his old
ones. While changing the clothes, Mr..
Thompson noticed a revolver in his
hip pocket, bat did not think any
thing of it at the time.
Policeman c. w. Alexander and
Chas. E. Smith, Of Hagerstown, who
were in this city Monday getting
information about the robbers, iden.
tiled the coat and hat as Hagerstowr
Sims property. They also got &
description OF the kind of goods solo
him tor further use in identifying
him. When paying for the clothe:
he passed a trade dollar off on Mr.
Thompson, number of which wer,
in the money stolen from Miss Waltz
They are now only worth thu
amount of silver that is in them
which amounts to about fifty cents
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
BELIEVED TO BE SUICIDE,

GRAFTON, w. Va, March l5.--The
Baltimore chemist making an analy-
sis of the contents of the stomach Of
F. C. Burdette, who was county clerk
of Taylor county, and who died here
very suddenly recently, has found a
large quantity or strychnine, enough
to kill several men. 1t was first be-
lieved that Burdette, who was bach
elor, had been poisoned in order that
large estate, recently inherited by
him, might revert to others, but no
evidence warrants such a theory and
everything now points to the ending
of his life by his own hands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Policeman C. w. Alexander and
ex-Shetiff Chas. T.. Smith, of HageTs-
town, came here on freight Mon
day morning about four o'clock tc
get information. about the clew fonnd
by the officers here IA regard 70 the
Waltz robbery.
They left on train No. 8 in CON-
pany with B. 81 o. detective Michael
Riordon for Harper's Ferry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
LITTLE LOCALS.

Moving time is near
Awnings are being put to use.
The gardeners are getting to work.
Good Raisins S cents pound at FELL
EER's.
White-washing is in order. Keep
the lime bin full.
There will be many changes the
first OF the month.
A steady drinker is generally the
most unsteady one.
The bicyclist is enjoying this
weather immensely.
The county roads are getting in a
much better condition.
The poets lays are not quite as
popular as the hens lays at present.
Eastern parties will erect large
marble works at Hendricks, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Death of A. R. VanMetEe..

Mr.. Abraham B. VanMetre died OF
general debility, after three weeks
illness, at his home near SmoxetOwn,
Sunday evening, aged seventy-eight
years. He leaves two daughters,
Mrs. Murphy Tabler and Mrs. Cor
bin Tabler, and one Surviving broth
err, Mr.. James VanMetre.
The funeral took place from the
house Tuesday morning, at ten
O. clock. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. w. f. Gruver, Of the u.B.
church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS

The. Board Decides Not to Give the Mid
spring Vacation to the Scholars.
The City School Board met in regu-
lar session in the principals room of
the Second Ward building Monday
night. The most of the time was
takeup in the discussion Of giving the
schools 1nid-spring vacation. such as
was given last year about the Ist
of April. The vacation given last
year met with much disapproyal and
many of the patrons OF the school had
protested to the different members of
the Board against the vacation.
The weeks vacation about Easter
would have been made up at the end
of the term. Prof. Cole was in favor
of it, because he thought the scholars
and teachers needed & rest about this
time of the year. The Board decided
not to give the vacation and conse-
quent,y the schools will be closed for
the summer vaeation June 9th. If
the mid-spring vacation had been Civ
en- the schools would have closed on
the 10th.
A number of bills were read and or
dered paid, after which the meeting
adjourned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Rev. o. n. Ruark's. Case.

Rev. Oliver M. Ruark, pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal churches at
Williamsport and Clear Spring, who
was left without appointment by the
Baltimore Conference at its recent
session in Baltimore, Sunday, preach
ed his farewell sermon. Both these
congregations petitioned conference
to return Rev. Ruark, who says nc
charge against his character was rnad'
before conference. 1t is said ne viii
enter another denomination.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Best OF All

To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, is to use the true
and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs
Buy the genuine. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company
only. and for sale by all druggists, at
SO cents per bottle,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
TO LOCATE IN MoRGANrowN,

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. c. Frazer have made since they
came to Mcrgantown will be pleased
to learn that they have decided to, To-
cate here. They are both in the law
school of the University and will grad
uate in June. They are genial people
both deep students and fine scholars
and stand high in the law school. We
will be pleased tO-have them and all
cur people will warmly welcome them
to Observation-Disclosures New
Dominion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
FARM FOR SALE!

FOUR HUNDRED Acres, in Back
Greek Valley, near Jones Spring. 200
acres cleared, balance in timber Two
story dwelling and barn, failing
spring, fruit for family use. Half cash
and balance to suit purchaser. A bar
gain to quick buyer. Write THE HER
AID for particulars. If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
USE BISHOPS
GOLD DUST FLOUR.

The United States navy in size IS
fifth and will soon be the iourtil1n the
world.
Frank r. Simpson was killed by
falling down the stairs at his home In
Baltimore.
Elmer Cross, painter, fell from
building in Huntington and was
!. fatally injured.
Postmaster H. S. Franklin, OF
Roanoke. is dead, dying from
paralytic stroke.
Mr.. VIM. +. Erect is improving his
property on f. Race street by the ao-
dition of bay window.
It is sheer waste of time to argue
with a mar who starts out to arrive
at unpleasant conclusions.
A slight FIRE was started in the
store of F. T. Goddard, Williamsport,
by lamp upsetting and the oil ignit-
ing
Near Homecoming, Nd. Saturday
night John Graham, miner, was
badly stabbed and several injured IN q
fight.
Lewis Kreps, Williamsport, was
injured by having his foot pierced
with two twenty penny nails pro-
truding through board.
Mr.. Frank Evans, while walking
on Queen street Monday evening
stumbled and fell on the pavement
cutting his face and hands badly.
Miss Effie NJ. Baker, a promiren
young lady OF Hagerstown, died Mon
day, of congestion OF the lungs
She was twenty-six years OF age.
have one of the Winchester tele
phones and will give special attentio
to orders received over the 'phon
No as. S. S. FELKER.
One hundred and ninety-three mef
houses in Paris offer horse meat IL
sale. The prime cuts sell at 20 an
the inferior at 10 cents per pound.
c. Earl Vance, of Clarksbnrg, OF
of the lieutenants of the Second We
Virginia Regiment Volunteers, h
been appointed Second Lieutena
by President Mckinley in the regul
army.
Forrest Hunter, five-months-o
son of c. S. Hunter, 227 West Was
ington street, Hagerstown, died at
O'Clock Saturday morning, from pn'
monia. Funeral took place yesterd
afternoon at o'clock.
While Frank, the 9-year-old son
lanes L. and Marian Scott, and
brother were playing on Wednesd'
they knocked coffee kettle from
cook stove, the contents scalding
young fellows foot very badly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
Special Session Of Court.

The Circuit Court was in specia
session saturday, for the purpose D
transacting all business not finjsfec
at the last regular term Judge +,
| Boyd Faulkner was on the bench
until noon, when Forrest w. Brown
acted as special judge during the
afternoon.
The principal purpose Of callipg the
special term was for the hearing d
the argument in the case Of Young. &
Nadenbouscb, trustees, vs.. the I'm
provement, Loan & Building Associ-
alton. In the case the petition Of
the Kilbourn and Middlesex Knitting
Mills, claiming they were free from
the assessments made upon the stock
holders Of the Association was sub
mitted to the court, orderd filed, de-
INJURED to, and the questions argued
by the attorneys. The attorney for
the Association was ID. c. Weston
haver, and Messrs. G. J. Faulkner, s..
w. Walker and H. II. Emmert are
the attorneys for the Kilbourn COM
pany. Mr.. Westenhaver argued the
case for about two hours and Mr..
Faulkner about an hour and half
Mr.. Emmert opened the argument for
the Kilbourn company with short
address. After the argument the case
was given TO the Judge for hrs deci-
sion, which he will give later.
The following is the other business
transacted by the court
Jonalg Seaman and others VS.. r.. B.
Faulkner and others, rule against C.
Wright Morgan to show cause why
heshould not be attached for contempt
in cutting and removing timber.
Improvement, Loan and Building
Association VS.. Auburn Wagon Co,
and others, decree establishing debts,
referring cause TO commissioner to
make distribution of the proceeds on
hand and directing either public or
private sale OF the Auburn Wagon
CO. IS plant. This is the case in which
Messrs. II. Il. Cushwa & Bro. took.
out mechanics lien in this court
and were refused it. They carried the
case to the Supreme court and the
decision of the Circuit court was re-
versed.
Jocob Herring VS.. Caroline Bohda,
decree distributing money arising
from the sale ofreal estate.
w. J. Lambert VS.. Nicklas and
others, decree establishing plaintiff
lien under TIE mandate OF TIE Su-
preme Court and directing payment Of
court by Nicllas Bros. & Co.
Becker, Administrators, VS.. c, Becker
and others, decree distributing al !
unpaid purchase money and directing
deed to be made to TIE purchaser.
]. D. Wright VS.. J. H. Morgan, ex-
ecutor, sale Of real estate confirmed
and money ordered distributed.
In case of Citizens National Bank
VS.. ]. NJ. Lamon and others, a like
decree was entered.
Court entered an order for the
adoption of Laura Aler Wentz, an in
fant child. by Ira Decker and wife.
The case Of Robt. Gold, Admins
traitor, VS.. Shepherd and others was
argued, but no decree entered, the
court not being ready to decide the
case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Granulatei Sugar SIZE u. at Eel
ker's.
George w. Kline Of North Noun
tain, has been granted a pension by
the Government.
The schooner Annie +. Reynolds
capsized in the Potomac River, and
six Of her crew were drowned.
An electrical engineer has been en-
gagged to make plans for the proposed
electric light plant of Williamsport.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18
NJ. E. TAbLER,
Leading C1othier
and Haber-DaSher.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
BuckIen'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 % cents per box. For sale by L.
G.. Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

The pleasant method ard beneficial
effects Of the we'll known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system, 1t
is the one perfect strengthening Taxa
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
Laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of theCompany
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Xxx. NEW YORK, NJ Y.
For sale by all Druggists. Price SOC. per hottie
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LADIES or FINE TASTE

vantage of Handsome, Exclusive and
Economic Quitting from the great
stores of Philadelphia, can have,
without cost, personal agent of large
experience and exquisite taste to suggest
and purchase goods for themselves or
family. Accounts opened. Address,
stating needs,
Mrs. Moore & Waters,
p. 0, Box 2l32. Philadelphia, Pa
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- their ads must furnish COPY by We'd
l1-nesday noon, and copy for new ad-
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- later than Thursday noon.
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tB- Communications toinsure insertion
- must reach us by Wednesday noon,
eag except that news items of great i'm
~ portance will be received until Thurs
tE-day eve.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-03-18

Italy leads Europe in the Number
of murderers; Russia in the number of
suicides.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-23

Cofco prices showed little change to-day. There
was a holiday in Europe and there was no dispo
moderate; 5000 rags at Rio aud 1000 at santos to.
day. but the movement is expected To increase be-
fore long.
NAVAL SHORES Spirits. 4as42itc.. common to
good strained rusin, $l.458tl4IL4.
PRovlsIoNs-Lar was steady: Western, s5.36; Con-
tinental refined. Sb.55. Pork was steady at $s.25S
SS.T6 for mess. Meats were steady; picked hams,
SLg &c. do. shoulders. 4Lpc. do. bellies, 5te5loc. Tai.
low. +'rc. Dressed hogs. 5>ss5ac. Butter-creamery
Western. extras. lsc.: do. hrsts. I7e17&c,: state.
extras. lsc.; do. ttrsts. &c. Cheese State, new, full
choice. 1IsiI~c. Ergs-state. PENNSYLVANIA and
Western. 13%Sl4kC. Chicago. May 22.-"Therew Gs
70 special feature IN provisions. Receipts II hogs
were large, but the tendency to weakness Nas onset by
good, OF late hog product prices have generally
lacked stability because of a light speculation and a
disappointing shipping call AZ we'll as very fair runs
OF hogs Of very good quality, Stocks, too. are rather
the last day Ortwo shipping demands have improved
somewhat and there has developed some investment
buying for the future. largely on the theory that
there has been q sharp shrinkage. product is rela-
lively cheap and consumption is destined to improve
because of the low price. II is also assumed that
supplies at interior distributiNe centres have been
permitted TO run low during the value shrinkage and
there will therefore be All increased demand. There
seems to be a change in the attitude Of some Of the
lrading operators here. We are now very close To
the period OF the wear at which circumstances
pelience goes to show TINT provisions bought about
this time result probably to the investor. We have
had a long period of depression and prices are eI
trcmely low. Southern trade shows a tendency to
usual. Foreign supplies must be much smaller
than usual. which should mean greater activity
soon
SuU,R-Raw was firm at 4'sc. for % test and 4ltc.
for ~ test. Sales of 1897 hhds. muscavados. SY'
test, at 4isc. Refined was firm and in fair demand.
CHICAGO. May -. These were to-day's prices: