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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Rates Of Toll.

The directors ofthe Dry Run Turnpike
Co. have revised and equalized the rates
of tolls on their road The rates for rid
ing carriages of all kinds are about the
same as have been charged heretofore,
but the rates for all kinds of wagons, ex-
cept the broad tread, have been lowered.
The law places all wagons, il the tires OF
the wheels are not more than four inches
wide, in the same class and the directors
have no right under the law, to discrim-
mate in favor of or against any wagon of
this class, therefore, they have fixed the
rates the same for four inch tread as for
the narrow tread wagons, for spring
wagons, used in hauling the products of
the farm to market the rates are the same
in preparation to the number of horses,
as for other wagons used for the same
purpose. Fl. S. B.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Decisions Handed Down.

Special Judge Forrest w. Brown, OF
Charles Town. presided over special
term Of the Circuit Court OF Berkeley
county yesterday afternoon and handed
down his decisions in the cases that have
been heard by him as follows:
In the case OF H. II. Emmert, admins
TRAITOR, VS.. Mary X. Williamson. a decree
confirming special commissioner report
and directing distribution OF purchase
money.
A. |. Thomas executors VS.. Fannie
Thomas and others, case heard on ex-
ceptions TO commissioners report, said
exceptions were taken to allowing debt
of ]. HI. Miller, X. Poole and Thomas
ID. Page. Court stated that there was nc
trouble as to the allowance of the latter
two debts and thar after careful examl-
nation of the evidence relative to the
former, that the claim should be allowed
against the estate of A. J. Thomas. The
three exceptions were therefore overruled
In the case of John Fidley, admins
traitor, VS.. W. l.. Cunningham. after re-
viewing the evidence, the Court decided
that the debt. as sought to be established
by plaintiff, was clearly proved by the
promise in writing of the defendant and
decree was entered to that effect
In the case OF the Improvement, Loan
and Building Association VS.. the Auburn
Wagon Company. the Court decided that
the rents from the real estate and
machinery goesto the improvement, Loan
and Building Association, by virtue of a
deed of trust on the plant. instead OF to
the general creditors of the Auburn
Wagon Company.
After rendering these decisions, Mr..
Brown adjourned Court and stated that
he would hold another special term about
the last of this month and hand down his
decision in the case of Young and Maiden
bousch, trustees, in the Improvement,
Loan and Building Association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Ran Over.

Earl, the FIVE year old son, of Mr.. Chas.
Gardner. of Winchester avenue, was sit
ting in the middle of the avenue yester-
day afternoon, when DR.. J. b. Snodgrass
came along in his carriage and not seeing
the little boy, ran over him. One of the
wheels struck his forehead and bruised it
slightly and one passed over the large toe
on his right foot, MASKING it.
The DIR. picked him up and carried him
into the house and dressed the injuries.
This morning the DR.. reported that he
was getting all right and besides the
mashed toe and bruised head he was not
injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Lively Ti~se.

Tuesday evening Mr.. John Furley
and son Theodore came to town and after
few hours stay here, left for their homes
above Darkesville, feeling pretty good .
At the Big Spring they stopped and met
Bartles and they both threatened to kill
him with stones.
Mr.. Bartles Immediately came to town
and had warrant sworn out for their ar
rest. The warrant was placed in the
hands of Deputy Sheriffs Hollis and
Hardy and they at once started in pursuit
of the two. They arrived at the Furley
home just about the time Furley's did and
| showed them the warrants and placed
them under arrest. Officer Hollis arrested
the son and Mr.. Hardy the father.
The young man. who is six footer,
asked the officer to wait until his wife got
| his hat and coat. Mr.. Hollis consented
and while she was getting his clothing,
he uttered an oath, jumped a fence and
ran. Mr.. Hollis called to him to halt
but his shouts were unheeded. Mr.. Hollis
| fired one shot into the air. This did not
stop him and Officer Hardy shot directly
at him, followed by two straight shots
| from Mr.. Hollis, none of the shots took
effect, however. and Furley made good
his escape. The officers returned to town
with the one prisoner and in the morning
about three o'clock they returned to the
house, but Furley had come on to town
by another route and gave himself up.
They were given hearing before JUS
tice Martin Wednesday and each bound
over on bond of S1oo. to keep the peace
for one year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
County Court.

County Clerk /. L. Bender began WORK
Tuesday recording by far the Longest
deeds that have ever been put on recorc
in the county. They are two deeds Of
trusts given by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company to the United States
Trust Company and John A. Stewart and
to the Mercantile Trust Company, to Sc
cure loan of S24.ooo,ooo. The mort
gage has to be recorded in every county
in the United States. through which the
B. & Q. runs. The deeds are in printed
form and require $4,000 worth OF reve-
nue. stamps. The deeds will take up
about 80 pages in the deed book and it
will take two weeks Of steady work to re-
cord them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Closing Exercises.

The commencement exercises of the
Episcopal Female Institute of Winchester
were held in Court House Hall Tuesday
night A piano recital and musical. to-
gether with the delivery of diplomas and
medals, constituted the program. There
were six graduates: Miss Hester c. Parks,
of this city; Miss Ida L, Brown. Hague,
Va; Miss Fanny ID. Conway. Orange
county. Va; Miss Leila A. Foster, Frank
lin, Pa; Miss Mary A. Mcdonald, Charles
town, w. Va.
Mrs. Alex. Parks and daughter, Miss
Rennie. of this city. attended the closing
exercises.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Grand Excursion.

Division 223, Order of Railway Con-
ductors. of this city, have arranged to
hold their annual excursion to Gettysburg
Pa, June "a. Every person desiring to
see this great historical city of battlehelds
with its picturesque scenery, are cordially
invited to join in and accompany the con-
ductors, their wives and families. and have
royal good time. Rates exceeding low
For schedule of trains see large posters
or consult the committee of arrangements
!. T. COMPTON,
A. T. RUSSLER,
Z. E. ENTLER,
c. II. SHIpLEy,
ANDREW ZEPP,
6-I2-tde Committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Did Not Play.

The Union baseball team Of this place
composed of young men in the neighbor-
hood Of Io years Of age, left for Hedges
vile Monday at noon to play match
game of ball with club at thar place.
The club left here in ardent spirits with
blood in their eye, accompanied by a
crowd Of rooters, and were driven to the
place in Mr.. Archie Sharff's large pleasure
wagon. The Hedgesvilians scented them
from afar. however. and seeing their
strength took to the woods and refused to
play. The Unions decided the game then
in their favor by O 70 0.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the Post Office at Martins
burg, w. Va. June IL 1899. If not called
for will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
at Washington June 26. Persons calling
for them will say advertised.
J. Arthur Cheney. j. B. Evans, Joe H.
yesterday Jr., Geo. w. Folk, Mrs. Minnie
Ford, S. c. Ford, Jos. Harvey, w. L.
Hamon, Miss. Fannie Johnson, Maud
Keller, A. b. Leonard, Ray b. Lupton
Nancy Z. Mash Miss Mary Miller, Miss
Alberta Miller. Ella T. Myers, Miss Lena
Strather, John Sarper, Charley Tayler
Robt. Williams.
Alex CJOHAN p M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17

Mr. Gray Silver. stock dealer. Of Inwood,
shipped from the c. V. freight station in
this city yesterday the largest shipment Of
stock that he has ever shipped at one time
and what he considers the largest ship
ment ever sent out Of this place. The
shipment consisted Of 1890 spring lambs.
In the shipment were included fine
lambs, weighing on an average Of TO lbs.
a piece, raised by Mrs. VIM. Harlan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Birthday Surprise.

A delightful surprise party was rendered
Miss Clara Schleuss at her home Tues
day it being the anniversary OF her
birthday. A nice crowd was present
who succeeded in spending a very delight
full evening. A supper was served during
the evening and all enjoyed it immensely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Through Her Finger.

Miss Viola Kline, OF North High street,
while engaged in sewing on machine had
the misfortune to run the needle through
one of her fingers. After piercing the
member it broke off and was with difficulty
extracted. The accident caused her much
pain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17

The old Armory in Cumberland caught
fire Wednesday and was burned to the
ground. The walls collapsed and it was
thought that several lives had been lost
but all are now accounted for. The loss
is about $4,000 with an insurance. Of
81 5000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17

Mr.. Samuel S. Downin, great-grandson
Of Gen. Stark, Of Revolutionary fame,
died at his home in Hagerstown, on last
Friday, aged SO years. He had been
prominent in politics and was str, eyor
Iof Washington Co. for 40 years. He
was an uncle OF Mrs. S. 4. Lantz, Of
this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Continental Reopened.

The doors Of the popular old hotel, the
Continental, were on Thursday thrown
open for business, after being closed for
about two months. Mr.. ]. w. Dodd, the
new proprietor, has completely refurnish-
ed the hotel and everything is new from
the cellar to the top floor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Watcl, Contest.

The youngsters of the city are making
a hustle for the watch to be given to the
girl or boy selling the most tickets to the
play, "The German Volunteer" Get in
the race and win it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
SALES.

SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALES.
Henry Allingsworth's property, located IN
Mar*insburg. Saturday, June "a, 1899.
PUBLIC SALES.
Real estate and personal property OF w.
f. Tebo, Saturday, June ~, 1899.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17

Laundry Starch SC pound, six pounds
for 25c, at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17
Tfz NAzTlnsBuRe FERALD

lEntered al the Post once at Martinsburg
w. Va. as second-Ciass Matter.l
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Subscribe for The Herald,
One Dollar per Year.


A good United States wheel for sale
apply at this Office or to JOHN WELLEN
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-17

The West Virginia Funeral Directors
Association is holding its fifth annua
session in Wheeling. About fifty delegate
are in attendance, among whom is Mr.
w. II. WiIen, of this city. Mr. Wilen ha
been appointed on the committee for Sc
lecting the place of the next meeting.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29

sold in the market like live stock.
ton. He volunteered information that
this is "the land of the free and the
home of the brave" and that African
slavery has been abolished" are quite
as startling as his seeming ignorance
of the fact that an industrial slavery
remains, far worse than the slavery of
the black race, for the black slave was
sure of his keep while the white
walks the streets by hundreds seeking
in vain for a chance to earn a living
when the corporate philanthropists de-
eide to reduce the output" In speak
ing of the great railroads which cor
porate wealth built for Prof. Herron's
state he seems unmindful of the fact
that these roads were first built chiefly
by the farmers, then wrecked by the
the capitalists for the benefit of the
masses.
The things to which Mr.. Farwell
gives praise and the state of mind he
unwittingly evinces are both counter
parts of things prominent just before
the French revolution, and both add
force to the of~t-repeated statement by
men of various classes that we are
very near a crisis of some kind.
Prof. Heron paints his pictures in
black and white. His message goes to
the root of the question. He is point
ing men to the MOTT practical thing in
any structure-the foundation. With a
divine impulsion he attacks the basic
evils which afflict human society and
i'll the same power magnifies the teach
ings Of Jesus as the only cure. Even
his most violent critics must recognize
the Christlike spirit in which he does
his work.
E. D WHEELOCK,
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
A Cat Funeral.

In Elkton, Md, they held a queer
funeral last week. A cat belonging to
a wealthy man died, and he had made
a beautiful black coffin, covered with
cloth, studded with gold-headed nails
and finished with four silver handles.
Then he dressed poor kitty in a black
shroud and put her in the coffin, where
she lay for two days for all her friends
to see and meow over Then he had
four boys act as pallbearers, and they
had a regular cat funeral, and planted
flowers over pussy's grave. When the
cat was young, which was 10 years
ago, 1t was a great friend of it's mas
ter's little daughter, who died, and that
Is why he thought so much of pussy
and gave it such an expensive funeral.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
o A BEARS.
How They Behave In Their Own House..
holds.
E. D. WHEELOCK

A never-ending discussion among
hunters and woodsmen in the noun
tains concerns the character the black
bes." exhibits within the c%avernous
confines of the bear household. Some
authorities say that the bear is a mean,
selfish fellow, and has no care for it's
mate or thought. Of its offspring, and
that the moment it becomes a father
that moment it quits the family dom
icile, leaving all there to shift for
themselves. A large number, and, it
seems, nor accurate authorities, con-
tend that the bear is libeled by these
detractors, and that Bruin is really
very helpful to Nine. Bruin in the first
weeks of her motherhood. Hunters
who have watched from concealed
spots and through feld-glasses the do
ings in a den Of bears, say they have
observed many acts Of consideration
and kindness in the home circle rem
dered by Father Bruin. He is not only
a good provider in a time of need, but
is also a jolly, cempanionable fellow
with the cubs. He will play for hours
with them, rolling about On the noun
tain side or among the chaparral. He
seems to invite liberties from the lit
tie fellows, for they romp oyer his
body, climb on his broad back, scram-
BILE between his legs and often scratch
and bite him, so that it must take
about all the old mans good nature to
endure their pranks. Many she bears
in their anxiety to save their cubs,
have been seen to pick them up in
their forepaws and trudge clumsily
along. The sagacity OF black bears is
very often shown in their manner Of
seeking food. A ranchman in the foot
hills of the San Bernardino mountains,
a few years ago, found that a little pig
disappeared about every week from his
pigpens. The prints of bears paws
told what was carrying away the little
porkers, but the pen was surrounded
by a paling so strong and high that
the ranchman could not imagine how
any beast ever got in there. An all
night watch showed him that a black
bear came that way, climbed a live
oak tree that grew near, and, walking
out on a branch that grew over the
pigpen, dropped to the ground, snatch
ed a terrified pig, and making for the
gate, which could be opened from the
inside only, made off to the family
den, miles away up in the canon
New York Sun.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
The OhIipInp Riley.

Philadelphia Record: The strength
of the fad for autographs was strik-
ingly shown yesterday, when scores of
clerks and customers besieged James
Whitcomb Riley, while he was modest
ly making some book purchases in a
large department store. AS soon as the
Hoosier poet was sighted near the lat
est book counter the news quickly
went the rounds of the clerks, and
within a half hour Mr.. Riley had oblig-
ingly signed his name to 100 cards.
Customers who were at the book stalls
at the time or were attracted thither
also took advantage of the opportunity,
and secured the signature of the poet.
To one of the clerks Mr.. Riley said
that, on the average, he receives 200
letters a day asking for his autograph,
and many more personal requests
while ON his tours. When not in
a humor for composition the poet, as
8 mental diversion, occupies himself
in signing the thousands of cards
which he yearly receives.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
A SERIOUS APPRENTICESHIP


One morning 1 was called TO the
study to see several foreigners with
whom Randall was talking. One was
a Swede, who knew a little German
and less English. With my assistance
we managed to understand that the
immigrants and that the conversation
alist Of the party wanted a place in
some ones household for the girl.
The couple stood modestly waiting,
side by side. 1t was already cold
weather, and the woman had a cheap
ribbon tied around it to form a hood.
I spoke to her in a kind voice and she
looked me full in the face with the
bluest pair of eyes I had ever seen.
The man beside her appeared stupid
and heavy to me. l wondered If he
was her brother and asked our inter-
prefer. He managed to tell a story
which afterward proved true in every
detail.
The two were lovers from the ex-
IRENE northern part of Sweden. They
were the children of fisher folk, very
poor. They had despaired of marriage
at home, but one day walked away to-
gether, reached a seaport town, and
there both, with hard labor, had earned
enough money to come across the
ocean and to Kansas City. The inter
prefer was her cousin. He was also
poor and had a family.
"Magnus has a place in the railroad
yards" explained the cousin; che live
with me. She live with you. After
while they have money and they get
married.
1t was finally decided that Christina
Erd should come to us. The lover was
to bring her chest from the railr cad
station at once. 1t arrived in an hour,
a huge affair, and carried by the man,
Magnus Liefssen, without apparent eff
fort. She helped him take it up the
stairs, then the two said farewell i'll
my presence.
Christina had removed her shawl and
rough cloak. Her head was crowned
with heavy braids of f1axen hair. Hen
skin was white as milk, and on each
cheek burned a spot that was like a
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
WE STOOD AT HIS BEDSIDE.

WE STOOD AT HIS BEDSIDE.
pink rose, as clear and fine. She wore
her best dress, a heavy blue skirt, a
white waist, an old girdle. About her
white neck were heavy silver beads,
curiously engraved.
When she saw that her lover must
go she went to him. They took each
others hands and stood silent for a
few moments. Then his lips moved;
he dropped her hands and she turned
away to me, a haunting look of pain in
her dark eyes.
I was, therefore, left with Il maid
who could not understand a word said
or reply to me. 1 pass over the trials
of the next few days. I grew patient
because of the girls extreme willing
ness and real intelligence, and l began
to realize what dumb faithfulaess
meant. At first she was very timid,
but in a few days she began to repeat
names of articles, address us and grew
more cheerful. At the end of a month
we got along quite we'll.
Three times a week her lover came
to see her for two hours. 1t was not
long before I happened to go into the
kitchen n evening ard found both
laboring Eel copy books. They were
learning to write English, with the
cousins small son to guide them.
Our household settled down into
peace and comfort. Christina was so
strong, so determined, so CHEEKY and
became so full of resources as time
passed that we wondered we had man
aged to live without her.
"Have you any fault to find with
me?" asked Christina one day in the
springtime. 'Is all the work finished
well?"
I believe I am just. I told her 1 had
no reason to complain about it.
81 see that Mira, she at the next
door," the girl went on, gravely, 'goes
out In the evenings. What would
beloved pastor say If I go sometimes"
with Magnus, you mean" ! asked,
rather startled.
eyes, ma'am. He got me job; car
cleaning at night. He carry all the
water-help-I get money"
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Portralta Of Cabinet ome.rs.

For years members of the cabinet in
Washington have had oil portraits Of
themselves painted. at a cost to the
government Of from $500 to $1,000, to
be left as relics in the departments.
Secretary Wilson of the department Of
agriculture refused to approve the GUS
tomary expenditure for this purpose,
but finally compromised on a crayon
portrait, which, with its frame, cost
$50.
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So She Welded HIM for Spite.

THAT mans attentions to me are
most offensive, and he has the reputa-
ton of being a fortune hunter. Do you
ppo it is papa's wealth that allures
him?' Her Close Friend (thoughtful-
ly)-Why, what else can it be?-Tit-
Bits,
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Worse.

81 was sorry to do it," said Mr..
Stormington Barnes, "but 1 vas
obliged to take notice of such gross
neglect of duty. 1 have discharged the
property man." "He was very care
~less,"- remarked Mr.. Orestes Van
Hamm. HE forgot the prompt book
twice" tits worse than that this
time. He has allowed the company to
come away without it's road map
Washington Star.
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Plants Protect rhemse1ves.

Plants protect themselves by terri
flying attitudes, just as do insects. One
of the uses of the movements Of the
sensitive plant is to brighten animals.
A venturesome browsing creature COM
ing near 1t is afraid to touch a plant
which so evidently is occupied by spir-
its.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29
The stage Adopts the Scheme.

She's a wonderful advertiser"
whats her latest?" Getting her
agent to mail her a poisoned gum
rop."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1899-06-29

The number of poor authors is as
great as the number OF authors who
are poor.