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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Fought the Merrimac .
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John Cleland, one of the crew OF the
Monitor, which fought the Merrimac,
died recently in this city.
Taciturn to an unusual degree, it
was only at rare intervals that his
friends heard him speak OF the en-
counter in which Ericsson's famous
.cheesebox" vanquished the Confed-
crate ram. AS one Of the crew of the
Monitor for many months he was
sharer in the glories Of the nautical
exploits which revolutionized the ma
val warfare of the time and brought
imperishable renown to Capt. Wor-
den and the American arms.
And yet, amid all the memories OF
battle triumpbs nothing remained SO
firmly fixed on his mind as the mar
row escape he had from being hanged
at the halyards of his ship for haying
mistakenly appropriated some pota
toes as contraband of war. The cap
NCN1
tain, he used to relate, was placated
only when assured that the contra
band" potatoes were seized solely
with view to supplying the cap
tain's own table, which had long been
denuded of other viands because OF
hardships of grim war.
Born in County Down, Ireland, IN
1870, Mr.. Cleland was one at family
of four brothers and two sisters, all oil
whom emigrated to America so years
ago. He settled in Chicago in 1852,
finding work at his trade in the ship
building yards of the North side,
where he lived almost uninterruptedly
ever since.
In 1855 he became member OF the
volunteer fire brigade of Chicago. For
seven years he did good and valiant
service as fire-fghter, giving his
time without hope of reward or pay,
and making a record which Chief
Swenie, who served side by side with
him, declares was highly creditable.
He did duty with fire engine No. 5,
and remained with the organization
until his company was mustered out
of service in 1860.
Mr.. Cleland was widower and fol-
years made his home on Chestnut
street with his sister, Mrs. Anne
Burns. One of his nieces is the wife
of Franklin Dewey, an employe in
County Recorder Simon's Office and a
distant relative of the hero OF Manila.
Chicago Chronicle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
AN ACTORS LETTER
To the Great Catarrh Specialist, DR..
Hartman.

Mortimer Kaphan. the actor, VINO
organized the Soldier Actors COM
many. which went to the front. says
in a late letter to DIR. Hartman IN
regard TO Pe-ru-na. II especially APP
preciate Pe.ru-na at this season when
/ am liable to colds, coughs and other
catarrhal affections. Peru ma is sucn
an admirable medicine for these com
plants that ] shall not tail to make
free use OF it whenever the slightest
symptom of cold annoys me. All
people of my profession have a great
dread of cold, as it generally entire
ly disables them from their duties.
The actor depends so much upon the
clearness Of voice that cough or cold
is an unmitigated calamity
II am told by members OF my pro-
fession that Pe-ru-na is a reliable
remedy for la grippe. This disease
is so prevalent now that ] am very
glad to have remedy at hand.
A free book entitled Winter Ca
tarrho will be sent tree by The Peru.
ma Drug Manufacturing Company on
request. Address the Pe.ru-na Drug
Manufacturing Com pany, Columbus,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
To Bring Back Heroic Dead

New York, Feb. 2.-The government
transport Roumanian sailed today for
San Juan, Porto Rico, Santiago and
Guantanamo. The vessel has been Sc
lected by the war department to visit
each of these places and bring back
the soldiers who are buried there. The
trip is expected to take six weeks. a
majority of the IS passengers aboard
the Roumanian are relatives, friends
or representatives of the dead soldiers.
The expedition is in charge of d. H.
Rhodes, who is accompanied by 80
relatives of the dead. The expenses of
the expedition are borne by the war
department. The cost of reinterring
the bodies here will be met by the rela-
TVS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

local press and on the programmes,
each of the following meetings will
convene at p m. on the first named
date and close at 4 p. m. on the second
day. When it is thought best by the
local committee in charge, an evening
session may be held the first day, and
the programme arranged accordingly
The meetings are held under the
auspices of the State Board of Agri.
culture. and are strictly non-partizan
and non -sectarian. No fees or charges
of any kind. Free to all, and
everybody is cordially invited to at
tend The following is the time and
places OF meeting: Martinsburg,
Berkeley county. April 10 and 20,
1899. Charlestown. Jefferson county,
April FL and ~, 1899. Berkeley
Springs, Morgan county, April "a and
IS, 1899.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Prepare for Spring.

Don't let this season overtake you
before you have attended to the i'm
portant duty of purifying your blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. By taking
this medicine now you may save sick
ness that will mean time and money
as we'll as suffering later on.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will give you
rich, red blood, good appetite, good
digestion and sound, healthy body.
1t is the greatest and best spring med
icine because it is the One True Blood
Purifier. Its unequaled record of mar
velous cures has won for It the conf
dence of the whole people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Prizes for schooIroom Decorations

With the idea of stimulating a more
active interest in the matter, the
Ladies Home Journal offers series OF
prizes for the best decorated school
rooms. The competitive contest will
be carried on by photographs, and
pictures of schoolrooms in which artis-
tic or unusual ideas for decoration
have been successfully carried out,
are invited. With a generous cash
offer as an incentive, it is hoped that
school children everywhere may turn
their attention to the decoration and
establishment of the rooms in which
they spend SO great part OF the most
impressionable period OF their lives.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
A VETERANS SUIT.
His Pension Money Seized by Truss
tees of the Soldiers Home.

His Pension Money Seized by Truss
tees of the Soldiers Home.
Erie Pa, Feb. 1.-THE case of An
drew II. Brooks against the trustees
of the Soldiers Home in this city was
called yesterday for trial before Judge
Walling. Brooks claims he was com.
PEELED to surrender all of his pension
over 81 a month. He alleged he had
a wife nearly so years old residing in
Scranton, and said that pension money
taken from him by the trustees should
go to her. He testified and proved he
sent her the 81 of his pension allowed
him, that she was poor and sup
porting herself going out working by
the day when able He produced a
letter written to her by the commander
Of the home refusing her any portion
Of her husbands pension Messrs.
Baker & Olds represent the old vet
eran, and contend that the rule re-
curing payment of pension money to
trustees is without authority of state
law, that the money taken is not ex-
pended for their maintenance or paid
over TO the commonwealth but is held
by Treasurer General Wagner. Cap
tain Whittlesey and Ramsey. of Phila-
uelpnla, Tor the trustees, contend that
they take it as disciplinary measure.
and at some future time intend apply
ing to the legislature for permission to
build an addition to the home hospital
and If Brooks does not want to pay
his pension money he can leave the
home and support his wife the best
way he can. Judgment is promised
before the next pension day. Judge
Walling intimated strongly that the
Legislature should take up the matter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Farmers, Institute rleetIngs.

The fact that the Farmers Institute
work in West Virginia is rapidly
gaining in favor among the more
progressive farmers, is an omen OF
better things to come. and should be
upheld and encouraged by every one
who seeks the highest and best de-
velopment of our commonwealth, and
of her sturdy and honest yeomanry.
The S. Farmers Institutes held the
past two years was attended by nearly
or quite IL, 900 people. and the tact
that the interest is SO rapidly develop
ing, we think it is not all unlikely
that many more meetings will be held
during the next two years, and that
as many as $4,000 people will attend
the meetings. The objects sought are
to develop the great agricultural re-
sources OF the State, and by discussing
the many problems OF vital INTEREST," to
husbandmen of the State, to bring
about, as rapidly as may be a quick
ened interest, and better understand
ing of the basis and scientific princi-
pies of this first ard greatest PROBES
sion of man. Every farmer in the
State, in fact every person in the State,
who desires to see higher and nobler
citizenship, and who is in sympathy
with this master wheel of our great
social and business system, should
Join in this work, and aid in making
it of practical benefit and utility. not
only by his presence, but by contrib
uting his experience on the farm,
whether they be satisfactory or other
wise.
In his recent message to the Legis-
lature, the Governor said:
Another great means of education
and improvement is offered the peo-
pie in the system of Farmers Insti
tutes, which the Board has inaugural
ed During the present administra
ton, this branch of the Board has been
very wisely and successfully extended.
Within the past two years, fifty six
very successful and instructive Far
mers' Institutes have been held, nearly
all of which were attended by the
local farmers. Representatives OF the
Board, and of the Experime Sta
ton of the University, attended
these meetings, assisted in the organi-
cation, and took part in the discussion
of the many important and timely
subjects which were brought before
the societies. A strong and well
differed Farmers Institute society is
now reported from each of the fifty
five counties of our State. With
practical farmers composing the
Board, and scientific and experimental
men from the University Station, and
the VeteIlndIldHS,du anu OluCi SOnSuieAhS
members OF the Board, the instruction
given, and the discussions had at the
institutes must have been varied, and
doubtless covered the grouLd in a
most satisfactory and helpful manner
to those in attendance. The demand
seems imperative for still more and
better work. in the Farmers Institute
field, and l bespeak for this work
your hearty encouragement"
1t is the purpose of the Institute
Director to push the work, and he
hopes to have with him at each meet
ing one or more members OF the
Board, and the Director of the Ex-
pertinent Station, or some member OF
his staff.
The ladies and young people are
always welcome at these meetings,
and it is hoped they will take an
active part.
Unless otherwise advertised in the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Hssh Gave His Life For His Bow

Searsh, Mich, Feb. 2.--Fire at mid
night destroyed the home of Thomas
Lowden, seven miles north of here.
After rescuing his wife and four chill
dren Mr.. Lowden re-entered the dwell
ing for his 5-year-old boy and both
persisted in the flames. Mrs. Lowden
walked barefooted in her nightrobe,
with her baby in her arms, to the
nearest neighbors, half a mile distant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Ieners i'm the United States.

Battle Creek, Mich, Feb. DIR. HIT,
a physician from India, at present Wis
iting in this city. stated today that
there ave 532 cases of leprosy in the
United Ste es, 10 Of which are in Chi
eago The doctor has made life study
of leprosv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in-
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse of than
ever. Rheumatism is blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
A few years ago was taken with infamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became SO intense
that WAS for weeks unable to walk tried
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield & Co., 24o
Wabash avenue, corner Jackson
street, one of Cbicagos oldest and
most prominent druggists, recon-
mend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for la grippe, as it not only gives a
prompt and complete relief, but also
counteracts any tendency of la grippe
to result in pneumonia. For sale at
Matthaei's Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully. but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
] suffered agony. I tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me.
Upon the adyic g OF q
frfaud I Teat.Jad - svv
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

West Virginia is twice as large as
Maryland, and as large as Connecticut.
Rhode Island, Delaware, New Jersey
and Vermont combined.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
STILL NO CHOICE FOR SENATOR.
Mr.. Quay Lacked Thirteen Votes o
the Thirteenth Ballot.

Harrisburg, Feb. 1.-THE 18th joint
ballot for United States senator was
taken yesterday with 10 absentees and
Senator Quay 10 votes short of the
number to elect. OF the two absentees
without pairs one. is Quay Republican
and the other a Democrat
The result of the joint ballots, from
the eighth to the thirteenth, was as
follows:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11

8. g. s. Before allowing me to take 1t, how
ever. my guardian, who was a chemist. ana
lyzed the remedy, and pronounced IL free Of
potash or mercury. felt so much better after
taking two bottles, that I continued the rem
edy, and in two months was cured completely.
The cure was permanent, for have never since
had touch OF Rheumatism though many
times exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ. TIPPELL,
B711 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism.
Throw aside your oils and liniments, as
they can not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment. with doctors-their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil-
ity and completely destroy your diges-
tiOn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
Why the Tail was Delayed.

A West Virginia mail carrier con-
tractor in the early days was frequent
ly reported to the department al
Washington for delays in getting the
mail over Cheat mountain one winter.
The department threatened to rescii q
the contract and here is the letter il
received:
Sir-If the gable end of hell should
blow out and rain fire, smoke and
melted lava for forty days and nights
it would not melt the snow on Cheat
mountain so as to get your id ole
mail out on time. Yours truly,
]. A. TRoTTER & BRO.
That settled it. The department
had nothing more to say. In the
postmaster generals Office the lette
was framed, hung up and preserved
as relic of terse and vigorous officia
correspondence. -Hinton Herald. I
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-02-11
S.S.S.EYfss,s Blood

VIII cure perfectly and permanently.
1t is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains no potash, mercury, or other
mineral. Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10
An American Robbed.

Brussels, Aug. William O.
Lowering, member OF the United
States House of Representatives
from Massachusetts, was robbed on
Saturday last, while on his way from
Os.end to this city. Mr.. Lowering,
while in the station at Ostend was
iostled by two men, but took little
notice of the occurrence at the time.
On arriving in this city, however, he
discovered that his pookstbook. to.
gsther with $4,000, valuable papers
and notes for $50, had disappeared.
Mr.. Lowering at Once notified the
authorities, and the matter was
placed in the hands OF the police.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10

and woke his rival up at a. m. and
told him that the girl kad decided
to marry him-Osburg-not HIM
self-Morris The two talked it
over, and on Osburg's invitation
Morris shared the bed with him the
rest Of the night
Chapter three pictures Morris
fsverishly writing cut cards announe-
ing his withdrawal from a contract
with Miss Carlson and the substitu'
ton of George Osburg in his stead.
Msrris sent these 10 his friends, and
he supposed the girl would do the
same with her intimates whom she
had invited. But she didn't. And
so there were two factions at the
wedding and much surprise aud sus-
picion in the minds of half the
guests.
The bride-to be and the groom
ditto appears, aud there is a ssnsa-
ton. The minister wants to know"
and SO do half hundred people in
the audience. There are explana-
tions soto voice and explanations in
crescendo. Then the parson relents
and ties the knot, bat makes adden-
da not on the program.
Mr.. Morris is a clerk at the Chi
cago postefice. He was seen last
evening, aud after due cogitation
consented to tell it all. He said
there had been no harsh words, and
that odd circumstances combined
with a mercurial feminine tempsra
nent did the job. "She said l lad
been getting Geld during the las
ak months" he remarked, and Their
added: Il was not getting cold, bu
she was getting warmer, and moi
toward me But l have no score Il
settle. 1 am satisfied"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10
Electric Storm Raises Cain.

Preston, MINI, Aug. 3.-This
place was visited today by the worst
electrical storm that has ever pass
ed over this region. Much damage
was done by wind and lightning,
followed by cloud burst. Every
wagon bridge for miles was either
carried away or badly damaged. The
railroad company is short forty rods
of track and two bridges within two
miles of the town. Residents on low
ground were driven into second
stories, outbuildings swept away,
and much live stock being drowned.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10
FLYING Ar HALF MAST.
Col. Hawkins of Pennsylvania
Dies En- Route Home.

San Fran cisco, Cal, Aug. The
United States transport Senator
arrived last night from Manila with
her flag at half mast, on account of
the death of Colonel Alexander Haw-
kins, commander of the tenth Penn.
sylvania regiment, United States
volunteers.
The Senator sailed from Manila
on July l, with thirty. eight officers
and 721 enlisted men. The transport
was at Nagasaki on July Is, when
Colonel Hawkins was taken i'll with
cancer of the bowels, from which he
had been a sufferer during the
greater part of his campaign in the
Philippines, and for which he had
undergone treatment in the military
hospital at Manila. His illness con.
tinued during the following day
July 49,, when the Senator was at
Yokohama, and two days later he
passed away at sea.
Colonel Hawkins illness dated
from the battle of Malalos, when he
exposed him self almost recklessly in
the disease breeding climate. He
was respected and loved by every
man of his command and his death
is deeply mourned by the troops.
His body was placed in hermetic
ally sealed caskst and on the Sunday
following his death impressive
funeral services were conducted by
the chaplain of the regiment, all OF
his men being in attendance.
The remains were placed in the
stern of the vessel and lay in state
tended night and day by guard o.
honor during the remainder OF the
voyage The casket will be taker
ashore to morrow with ceremonies
BETTING Colonel Hawkins rank
after which the remains of the deaO
commander will be sent to Pennsyl
vania for interment.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10

Lafayette, Ind. Aug. 3 James
Fl. Turpie, one OF the best known
residents of the city, committed sui
eide early this morning by plunging
head foremost from the third-story
window of hotel Turpie registered
at the hotel at midnight.
There Is no known reason for the
act. He had a family and was living
in this city in comfortable circum-
stances.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10
Admiral Dewey very

Admiral Dewey very properly
snubbed the Sultan of Turkey, the
most cruel and bloodthirsty monarch
in Europe, by declining the latter's
invitation to call at Constantinople.
By this refusal, says the Minneapolis
Tribune, Dewey forfeits the order
which the sultan bestowed upon him
last year, giving him the right to
wear three horse tails-but Dewey
can get along with fewer horse tails
and more self respect.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
,x,rd TOR anv case OF catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co Pres, Toledo O.
Ne the undersi gned, have known r
7. cheney for the last IS years, and be
Iieve him perfectly honorable IN ali ous-
mess transactions and hnanciaiiF aoIe -
carry out any obligations made oy the'F
firm. r.-.-
ToIado q wALpING, kINNAN Il MAR
rtNs Wholesale Druggist, Toledo 0.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
.rting directly upon the blood and
Io,,cons surfaces OF the system. Price
&c, ner bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free,
T.Il,s Family pills aae the best.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10
In Jail fer Abduction !.

wichits, Kas Aug. John Bit.
ter, a cigar salesman, 40 years old,
was arrested here this evening and
thrown into jail en- q charge Of alb
Quoting Gertrude RsRsy, IL yesr
cid girl, from Great Bend, Kansas,
July % The warrant is sworn out
BY Mrs. ". A. Roney. the girl 8
mother, who lives in West Wichita
She claims that Ritter weRt to
Great Bend, where she and her
daughter were visiting, and took the
girl to Newton. stopping there sew
sral DAYS under the name Of J. Stew
art. Of OHahA She alleges that
they afterward came here and that
Ritter Is conesaling the girl some
here in Wichita now.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10

Frankfort, Ky, July 27.-State
Inspector Lester this morning filed
his report to day with Gov. Bradley
on the Clay county feud. He recon-
mends that no action is now neees'
sary. Gov. Bradley has given out an
interview in which he discusses his
powers as Governor to declare and
maintain martial law. The Governor
holds that he has no such power.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-08-10
Does Coffee Agree With Youf

III not, drink Grsin-O-mAde from pure
nsde Grain o did not like Il bat after using
IL one week nothing would induce me to go
hack TO coGee.D Il nourtshes and feeds the
svstern The children can drink 80 with great
benedt Is is the strengthening substance or
pure grains. Get package to-day from your
grocer, follow the directions in making 10 and
Won will have q delicious and heslThful table
beverage for old and young. ljc and 25e.