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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Special Term of Court.

A special term of Circuit Court was held
Wednesday morning with Judge f. w.
Brown, of Charles Town. on the bench.
Judge Brown handed down his decision
in the case Of Young and Nadenbousch,
trustee, vs. the Improvement, Building <
Loan Association, which came before him
by bill OF review Of the two DEGREES here
tofore entered in the case, auditing the
debts against the Association and estab-
fishing the respective liabilities of the
borrowers Of the Association and fixing a
basis Of settlement with same. The court
held that there was no error in said de-
gree, except the Nliddlesex Knitting Com
pany was charged at the rate of 6 per cent
Interest on loan of $4,000, instead OF
5 per cent and directed a correction OF
said error.
The Court further held that there was
error in the latter said decree to the ex-
tent that certain stockholders had been
paid withdrawal orders after the time
when there were funds applicable to the
same and directed reference TO a COM
missioner to ascertain the names of such
withdrawing shareholders with the amount
and dates OF such payments. The man
question involved was a basis. of
settlement between an insolvent build
ing association and borrowing member
who had contract with said association
by which said members stock was to be
matured in seven years and under which
its securities were to be released and its
obligations carried, when it had paid back
TO said association the sum of S8S, with
its interests on every 500 obtained on its
loan. The bylaws of said association pro-
vided all borrowing members should pay
in until the stock become par value of
$I2o per share.
The Court held that this special con-
tract was abrogated by the insolvency OF
the association, and that upon proceed
ing in equity for winding up the associa-
tons affairs, the Court would require set
Element upon the basis of debtor and
creditor, charging the borrowing member
with the full amount of loan received by
him, with alinterest and erediting him
with the payment Of interest and prem
ium, if any, and that all dues, paid on ac-
count Of stock, should be credited as pay
ment on stock and not on Indebtedness.
Judge Brown also confirmed the sale
of the Auburn Wagon Works.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
is 1T RIGHT
For an Editor to Recommend Patent
rledicines?

From sylvan Valley News, Brevrad n. c.
1t may be question whether the edi-
tor of newspaper has the right to pub
licly recommend any of the various pro-
prietary medicines which flood the mar
ket, yet as a preventive of suffering we
feel it duty to say good word for
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. We have known and
used this medicine in our family for .twen-
ty years and have always found it reliable.
In many cases a dose of this remedy
would save hours of suffering while a
physician is awaited. We do not believe
in depending implicitly on any medicine
for cure, but we do believe that if bot
tie of Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy
were kept on hand and administered at
the inception of an attack, much suffering
might be avoided and in very many cases
the presence of a physician would not be
required. At least this has been our ex-
perience during the past twenty years.
For sale at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Beats the Klondike.

Mr.. A. G. Thomas, Tex, has found a
more valuable discovery than has yet
been made in the Klondike. For years
he suffered untold agony from con-
sumption, accompanied by hemorrhages;
and was absolutely cured by DR.. King 8
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. He declares that
gold is of little value in comparison
with this marvellous cure, would have
it, even if it cost a hundred dollars q
bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all
throat and lung affections are positively
cured by DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Trial bottles free at
Matthaei's Pharmacy. Regular size o.
cts. and 81 90. Guaranteed to cure OF
price refunded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Slight Fire.

A slight fire occurred at the residence OF
Mrs. Anna Buckleman, on North Second
street, between seven and eight O'Clock
Sunday evening" which, if it had not
been for the timely assistance of the neigh
bors, might have resulted more seriously.
The fire started in the second story Of
the building and was caused by the chill
dren playing with matches. The blaze
was noticed before it had gotten much
Roadway and by the work of quickly or
organized bucket brigade it was extin-
guished before it had done much damage.
No alarm was sent in, but reel No. 3 was
brought out and the hose connected. The
water was not turned on, however, for
the bucket brigade soon had the blaze UNI
der control. The carpet, some clothing
and part of bedsted were burned
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Excursion to the Sea Shore

The Cumberland Valley Railroad has
fixed upon Thursdays, July 9th, 10th
August sd and 18TH for their annual mid
summer excursions to the Sea Shore, the
time allowed on these excursions being
fifteen days instead OF ten as in former
years.
Excursion tickets to Atlantic City, Cape
May and other South Jersey resorts will be
sold from all stations on the Cumberland
Valley r. r. on above dates for c. V.R. r,
train No. 4 leaving Martinsburg SIS a. m
at $3.50 for the round trip and will be
good to return on any regular train Tex
cept the Penna. Limited) fifteen days
from date of sale. For full information
call on local Ticket Agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
THE TEST THAT TELLS.
You Can Get all the Convincing
Proof You Want by Reading riar-
tinsburg Papers.

When the reader wants any article OF
value, he naturally prefers to deal with
someone he can depend upon.
If mixed up in any lawsuit, a good, re-
sponsible lawyer is generally the hTst ne
cessity sought.
If lost on a prairie, directions from a
settler could be relied upon, while those
from a stranger would be doubted.
The test that tells the tale Of merit is
the test Of friends and neighbors.
Martinsburg people endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Can you ask for better evidence?
Read this case:
Mr.. T. v. Cup. Of East Martin street,
between Queen and Spring, agent for
knitting machines, says: "Aly back be-
came so painful was compelled to give
up, for could not stand the pain which
the Earring of the buggy caused. Much
discouraged and not being able to follow
my business, and suffering severely, when
Doans Kidney Pills were recommended
highly bv my brother, B f, Culp, of New
Somerset, who had used Them procured
a box at Matthaei's drug store. 1t re-
CURED but a few days treatment 10 prove
their merit, and before had finished one
box was apparently cured. At least the
backaehe had disappeared and was BEN
Gifted in every way"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 50 cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Sole
agents for the U. S. Remember the
name Doan's, and take no other.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Baseball.

Three games of baseball took place on
the boom on Saturday. The following
are the results:
The Unions for the third time this sea-
son defeated the Kilbourns, the score re-
sulting IS to "a.
A game was then played between the
Kilbourns and the Wooden Mill team and
they again suffered defeat by the score of
IS to 7.
The Red Stars were defeated by the
Small Potatoes by the score of I3to7.
A game of baseball was played on the
boom Friday between the Red Stars
and the Never Sweats, the score resulting
IA to 10 in favor of the former. The bat
teries were: Red Stars, Martin and Ruth
erford; Never Sweats, Burkhart and Wild
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the Post-Office at Martins
burg, w. Va. July 3, 1899. If not called
for will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
in Washington, July II. Persons calling
for them will say advertised:
Mrs. Julia A. Bud, Mr.. Chinerpy c. R.
Henry, Herr Coal and Lumber Co. ]. l.
Hanger, Mrs. Jos. Leeof, Jno. Mcdowell,
Potomac Pulp Co., Charles Philips,
Powhattan Mining Co., Mrs. Clemmia
Robbs, Richard Norris, Mrs. Sallie Sidney,
Brack Stovall, Marvine Snyder. Joseph
Hillilson.
ALEX. CLoHAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
With the Police.

Four extra policemen were on duty the
Fourth, but altogether the police force had
little to do. The crowd was avery order
ly one. Only three arrests were made
during the entire day and for such an inn
filense crowd this is considered remarka-
BILE. The extra cops doing duty were:
Walter Martin, Clarence Gregory VIM.
Martin and Leonard Staubly.
Two strangers were arrested for tight
ing by Officers Martin and Gregory, but
the case against them was such mixed
one that they were released.
Mounted Officer Dutrow arrested a col
ored man for fast riding through the
streets. An exciting little chase took
place before he was captured. He Was
released on bail to await a hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. a powder to be shaken into the
shoes. Ii makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain
cure for improving nails, sweating. hot,
aching feet. Trial package FREE.
Sold by druggists, grocers, shoe stores
and general storekeepers everywhere. By
mail for Is cents in stamps. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. o-24-4t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

There is more catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing to cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be consti-
tutional disease, and, therefore, requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. ]. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio. is the only constitu-
tonal cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally. in doses from 10 drops to a
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
~ Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Exploded Crackers.

1t was big day wasn't III
Every one enjoyed the day.
There was good sale for fire crackers.
There were a few fingers burned.
There were lots of visitors in town for
the Fourth.
= Some Of the celebrators are feeling the
worse for ware this morning.
Myl did You see those sweet country
girls that came in from the county.
The Charles Town people left on No IA.
They were well pleased with the treatment
and were loud in the praise of Martins
burgs hospitality.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Fire in the Country.

While Mr.. w. N. Buckles, of near Ia
bler's Station, was in town celebrating
the Fourth Tuesday, spark from a
c. V. engine set a board fence on tire,
burning fourteen panels of it.
At one time the barn caught, but it was
extinguished by the efforts of Mrs. Buck
les and her neighbors, Messrs. Clarence
Mason and Robert Stewart. By their
work serious fire was averted.
The farm is owned by MIR. James w
Tabler and is tenanted by Mr.. Buckles
He places the damage at $50. The fence
caught about noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
On Vacation.

Prof. Fred Luscomb, director of the
City Band win enjoy months vacation,
the band having decided to allow him
permission to do so. The Professor and
his family left on Wednesday for De-
troit, Mich. From there they go to
Bellevue, O., the former home OF Mrs.
Lusconlb, where the Professor will spend
a short time and leave his family. He
will 90 from that place to Chicago, ILL.,,
where he will take a high course in music
in that city.
The Professors absence from the city
will not interfere, however, with the usual
weekly open-air concerts in the Public
Square. Several members Of the band
will have charge of the music and each
week one of these will take charge OF the
rehearsals and direct the band at the FRI
dayseyening concerts.
The people enjoy these weekly con-
certs, and it is 10 be hoped that each
week, especially during the Professors
absence. that all members will be in at
tendance both at rehearsals and concerts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

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.
G. Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
An EPIDEMIC OF Diarrhoea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut
Grove, Fla, says there has been quite an
epidemic of diarrhoea there. He had a
severe attack and was cured by four doses
of Chamberlain Colo, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy. He says he also rec
commended it to others and they say it is
the best medicine they ever used. For
sale at Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Excursion to Washington.

The B. & o. will run out special ex-
cursion train to Washington Sunday July
9th, leaving Martinsburg at 900 a. m. re-
turning, leave Washington at 7.30 D. m.
same day. Fare for the round trip only
one dollar. I'd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

In Germany the man must be eigh-
teen years fage before he can legally
marry.
In Portugal boy of fourteen is con-
sidered manageable and woman OF
twelve.
In Greece the man must have M
least fourteen summers and the wo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
SWAMP
ROOT

SWAMP Is not recommended for
DnOV everything; but if you
NOOI have kidney, liver or blad-
der trouble it will be found just the rem
edy you need. At druggists in fifty-cent
and dollar sizes. You may have sam
pie bottle of this wonderful new discovery
by mail free, also pamphlet telling all
about it, Address, DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghampton, n. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

Often in the morning there comes feeling
Of WEAKNESS, indescribable not exactly ILL nor
fit to work, but too near we'll to remain idle.
A Ripans Tabule taken at night, before
retiring, or just after dinner, has been known
to drive away that WEAKNESS for months.
& Ms Z sMsss 4. ] a1Ts II S
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

Sample copies can be had at this office
Send all subscriptions THE HERALD Martnsburg, w Va
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
Treating LOckiaN.

Recently young man in New Jer-
sey was treated successfully for tetanus
by the injection of serum into the
brain That is not the method of treat
ing lockjaw out in Missouri Several
years ago citizen of Liberty. Mo-, was
suffering from tetanus Local physi-
clans failed to relieve him. and DR.
Wood of Kansas City. a gruff old gen
tleman. was called Arriving at the
home of the patient he found the room
full of sympathizing neighbors The
physician proceeded toward the sick
man and remarked. why in -
don't you shut your MOUTH" at the
same time giving him severe "chuck'
under the chin The effect of the blow
caused the mouth to close and the
man soon recovered. Chicago Post
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
Women Should Know Ii.

Many women suffer untold agony
and misery because the nature of their
disease is not correctly understood.
They have been led to believe that
womb trouble or female weakness of
some sort is responsible for the many
ills that beset womankind.
Neuralgia, nervousness, headache,
puffy or dark circles under the eyes,
rheumatism, a dragging pain or dull
ache in the back, weakness or bearing
down sensation, prOfuse or scanty sup
ply of urine with strong OdOr, frequent
desire to pass it with scalding or burn =
ing sensation, sediment in it after
standing in bottle or common glass
for twenty-four hours, are signs of
kidney and bladder trouble.
The above symptoms are often at
tributed by the patient herself or by
her physician to female weakness or
womb trouble. Hence, so many fail
to obtain relief, because they are treat
ing, not the disease itself, but a re-
Election of the primary cause, which is
kidney trouble.
In fact, women as we'll as men are
made miserable with kidney and blad-
der trouble and both need the same
remedy.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is the
great discovery of the eminent kidney
and bladder specialist, and is easy to
get at any drug store for fifty cents or
one dollar.
70 prove its wonderful merits you
may have a sample bottle and book,
telling all about it, both sent absolute
ly free by mail. Kindly mention the
SMYRNA Times and send your address
to DIR. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton,
N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
Eggs md Germs.

1t was formerly thought that an egg
must be safe eating whatever the sur
roundings since its shell covered COM
pletely the part eaten, but it has now
been shown Enthusiastically that germs of
disease can even find their way through
an eggshell For instance. the typhus
bacillus and the cholera bacillus have
both been found to make their way
through an upbroken eggshell in about
is hours and locate themselves in the
nutrient contents
This is a clear indication, therefore.
that the greatest care should be exer-
cised in the storage and handling of
eggs, since they may thus be made We
hicles for most deadly poisons Doubt
less the immunity from such evils which
we enjoy in our use of eggs as food is
due to the fact that we generally cook
them in high temperature before we
eat them and thus deal death to the
germs and safety to ourselves. Good
Words
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
FEELING BIG TREES.
The Methods by Which the Wood.
man Brings Them Down.

ntH brtnSS Ihem Down.
The chopper approaches the tree with
a plumb line If the top does not lean
more than two feet in the case of n
large tree or more than four in the
case OF a small one he considers that
he can fell it in any direction he may
desire He then views the ground and
selects the most promising ''lay out
and the undercut is made exactly fac.
ing 1T The 'undercut' usually extends
about one-third through. and then the
tree is sawed in from the back to meet it
When the two cuts are within six
inches of meeting, the saw is removed.
and the tree is wedged up until the top
passes the center of gravity. when it
falls by its own weight, easily breaking
the strip of wood remaining
Where the surface Of the ground is
such that it is necessary for the butt
and the top to strike the ground stimuli
taneously, the stump is snubbed off at
the undercut which provides a slant
ing surface, so that the butt has no
place to rest and perforce slides to the
ground
II the tree needs to be rolled off to
one side, half the undercut is slanted
and a pile of chips is placed on the fiat
surface of the other half The result
never fails to manifest the efficacy of
this device Again, by leaving one side
of the uncut wood between the under
cut and the saw cut thicker than the
other, the tree may be drawn consider
ably away from its natural course
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
Mend Your birds Legs.

Young chickens and other birds fire.
quently break the bones of their legs,
and if properly attended to these frac-
lures can be easily cured with very lit
tie trouble AS soon as the injury is
noticed the fracture must be carefully
cleaned and washed with warm water
and then wrapped with bit of antisep-
tic cotton Sphnts are then prepared
for the fractured limb. preferably Of
split elder wood. the pith of which is
taken out These splints are fastened
to the cotton with drop of glue. and
held tightly in place by being wound
with linen thread. The bandage and
dressing are left undisturbed for from
three to four weeks, then the leg is
soaked in tepid water until the bandage
comes off easily The fracture will have
completely healed in that time.
Canaries and other pet birds can be
similarly treated in case of a fracture
of leg. only the elder splints are sub
stituted by pieces of cardboard and the
bandage is left but two weeks on the
little winged patients
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
SCOTCH SIMPLICITY.
The Mason, the Budding Architect
and IL Conscience Stricken Lad.

The Mason, the Budding Architect
and IL Conscience Stricken Lad.
The Scotch are fond of telling stories
which illustrate the peculiar simplicity
OF mind of their country people This
simplicity at least saves them from
wicked guile
One of these stories relates that an
honest mason once had a contract to
build small house Of stone. He came
early and began from the inside to lay
the stone, working very fast. At noon
his young son brought him his dinner,
peeplng over the wall as he handed the
basket to his father With honest pride
IN his eye, the mason looked over to the
boy.
'Weel, Jock, hoo dye think I'm
gettin On?'' he asked.
"Ye're getting on famous, fexther," "
answered Jock, looking at the solid
wall, in which there was no break.
"But hoo dye get ootH''
The mason looked around. It was
true. He had provided the house with
no door at all, and he was on the inside.
He looked kindly and very admiringly
at the boy.
Mon. Jock, ye've a grand held on
ye?' he exclaimed. "Yen be an archi-
tect yet, as sure as yer feyther's a ma
son!'
Another story shows how unsuccess-
full as a thief the rustic Scot may be.
Two young plowmen went into a gar
den at night to steal gooseberries. The
bushes surrounded a plot of potatoes,
and as one of the lads groped about he
got handful of potato plums, which
he quickly put into his mouth. Then he
gasped to his comrade:
"Oh, Jock, I'm poisonedl For ony
sake, shove me through the hedge again,
for waudna like to dee j. the auld
mans gairdenP'-Youth's Companion.
Smyrna times., 1899-03-15
MEMCO'S SIGN LANGUAGE.
Gestures with Meaning Under
stood by Every Tribe.

stood by Every Tribe.
Mexico is a land of many tongues,
but above the Indian dialects and Span
ish there is one universal language
the language Of signs 1t is the most
expressive of all-the Mexican eye and
hand are eloquent members 1t is capa-
bic of infinite variation It's shadings
and suggestions are beyond all transla-
tlOn. But there are certain gestures
that have fixed meaning, Il signitica-
tlOn well understood by every nation
and every tribe from Guatemala to
Texas
A general upward movement of the
body shoulders shrugged, eyebrows
raised, lips pouted and palms outspread,
varies in meaning from II don t know
and l don't care to a most respectful,
"Really, sir, do not understand you.
The index finger moved rapidly from
tlght to left generally before the face
means mo more or simply mo To
move the right hand palm outward
from the body toward another person
means "Just wait; I'll be even with YOU
yet
The index finger ON the temple moved
with a boring twist means Hes
drunk.
The right hand held to the lips three
fingers doubled, thumb and little finger
erect, varies from 'He drinks to
"Have one with me-
To move the open hand over the
cheek in imitation of a razor has refer
ence to the idiom playing the bar
ber' and means Ito f1atter. &"
All four fingers and the thumb held
points together and moved toward the
mouth means "to eat
The right hand held before the face.
the two middle fingers moving rapidly.
IS a familiar salutation. Modern
Mexico -