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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05
THE CIRCUS FEATURES

This season obtained from Europe and America will
and startle the world. Nothing like them ever be-
fore presented in this country The novel Bare Back
Riding Acts ever witnessed. From nine twelve of the
Worlds Greatest Champion Lady and Gentlemen Esques
trains riding in three rings time. This feature is
and original with this show.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05
More People, More Scenery,
More Money, More Costly Costumes

used in the one great feature of Solomon and the
Queen of Sheba than in the entire combined fea-
lures of any other exhibition in this country.
Over 100000 actually expended on this grand
production alone. The most magnificent Scenery,
Costumes, Embems. Armors, Trappings, in
every detail historically correct. One hundred
of the most beautiful dancing girls in America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05
THE MEN AGERIE

magnitude and completeness the largest known Zooo
collection the world One OF the special features of the big
Triple Menagere the largest snake alive twenty-five feet long
Ordinary snakes fed rabbits and while this reptile de-
pigs sheep turkeys and dogs The greatest free feature
witnessed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05

Mason fruit jars. Quart SOC halfa
gallons 65c. dozen, at S. S. Feslkers,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

By virtue of a certain deed of trust made
to the undersigned Trustee, by John
Watson and wife, dated the 24th day OF
March, 1890. and recorded in the office
of the Clerk of the County Court of Ber-
kelley County, West Virginia, in Deed
Book No. 81. page 222, | will sell at pub
lie sale at the front door of the Court
House, in Martinsburg, Berkeley County,
West Virginia, on
Saturday August 40, 1900.
at 80 O'Clock p. M, the following valua-
BILE farm. situated, lying and being in
Gerardstown District, Berkeley County,
West Virginia, about 3 miles southwest
of Gerardstown, adjoining the lands OF
Joseph Hollis and Morgan Morgan, con-
tanning 238 acres more or less, being the
same Iand conveyed to said John Watson,
by David F. Holt and wife, by deed dated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05

THREE BIG MENAGEREs, ONE COMPLETE AVIARY
ONE PRODIGoUS AQUARIUM BIBLICAL SPECTACLE
ONE GIGANTIC MUSEUM, TEN TRULY GREAT SHOWS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05

GREAT WORLDS EXHIBITION
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-08-05

In conjunction with the Grand Biblical Spectacle Solo
mon, His Temple and the Queen of Sheba. ...
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

That cuss who edits THE PRISON MIRROR should not
be in place. There danger society from
one mbecile at large than from regiment of with
the brains of that chap whoever he may be- We do
know what he's in for, but hope for his early release
Worthngton Globe
THERE it goes again Suffering pipestems! do
you suppose that anxious to again take up
"The White Mans Burden?" But, dear deacon"
we have got idea in belfry that know
how to raise good crop of corn, 1--WE not very
slow on taters either) and SO you may press the
button-we'l do the rest.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

BY NEXT year it is predicted that horseless car
riages will predominate 1t won't be long before
horses will be placed on exhibition freaks in our
dime museums for the benefit of the rising genera
ton Of rubber -necks.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

Down in Americas, Georgia, they sending
Christian Scientists to Jail for refusing to be vacc
mated. The authorities also praying for the man
in the moon TO take a tumble they what
the color of his blood is.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

The city of Saltwater has gone republican, according to
John Lnds way of thinking it would have gone democratic
had all Of Stilwaters population been permitted to
Kenyon Leader
CAD! but the editor of the Kenyon Leader would
make excellent politician. By the way, where
did you get your information?
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

SAM JONES says ''that, a rule, criminals were
morally better than most people willing to admit
Good Lord Sam! we knew this all the time, but had
hopes Of preventing it from becoming known gener-
ally. The first thing we know now somebody will
be making their will in favor, or appoint some
of us as receiver for some bank After this please
follow precedent Sam.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

ALTHOUGH declaration of independence is
being reIegated to oblivion, it would be graciousy
received by some Of the present belligerents a
priceless document. Some of the South American
republics would, at the present time, prefer it to
dish of hot tamales.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23
Little Willie had a monkey

One day he licked the paint all off
Which made him deathly sick.
No more he'll pull the pussy's tail
To hear her cry, for fun
No more he'll shoot his sister
With his little wooden gun.
AS it was not political troubles
which made Grey mayor of Min
neapolis, we sincerely hope it won't
be political troubles that will make
Minneapolis mayor gray.
The post Office department is
considering the adoption of a ma
chine which will automatically
stamp a letter, thus obviating the
necessity Of postage stamps. There
it goes! It won't be long till some
of us fellows won't be able to like
anything.
It is said that England uses the
wireless telegraph in the army.
If the recent clash had been Boer-
less, she might have used the W.
t. to better advantage.
The car-window joke is going
the rounds again. These jokeless
jokers might have let it rest at
least until spring. It's out of
season now.
A writer in a New York mag
azine wants to know why men and
women wear hats. We should not
attempt to explain why women
wear them; but the men undoubt-
eddy wear them so they can talk
through them occasionally.
An idiotic gent over in St. Paul
choose death rather than endure
another winter on charity. We
hope the coroner possesses senti.
ment enough to see that there is
an extra load of manure placed on
his grave to keep him warm.
A guilty conscience is still a
virlue, as long as it retains life.
True love runs smoothest on the
rockiest road.
A minister in New York has
just patented a fire escape. Con-
sidering his cloth, perhaps it is
intended to be used to escape from
the lower regions
Colonel Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky, says he is out Of politics.
The women Of the Blue Grass
state will perhaps now declare
their boycott off.
Sam Jones says from henceforth
he is going to adhere to the doc
trine Of "What Would Jesus Do?"
Those who help to contribute to-
ward paying his salary from none
too corpulent pocketbook, hope that
he will stick to his resolve.
A prisoner in Cuba has broken
out with the smallpox, says an ex-
change. In that case they had
better let him go.
Thomas B. Reed evidently is
sorry that he done it. When he
settled down in New York he dis
appeared as quickly as a Llackbird
would in settling down in a corn
field.
The woman was old. decrepit and gray,
The ground was covered with sleet
Her dress was ragged and battered ard torn
And her shOes-were full of feet.
II WONDER soliloquized uncle
George, 81 wonder why it is that
when man begins to grow old the
tobacco juice gets to running out
of the corners Of his mouth? ?"
Mr.. T. V. Powderly, commits
sioner of immigration, was out
during the campaign working for
tho UInd,,ctr;o1 Nonn;bo1 Ru
this course he endears himself to
the laboring man. We don'tthink.
It won be long up in this neck
O. the woods till you will be read
ing of 'The Man with the Snow
Shovel"
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

MCLEAN attributes his defeat to the fact that his
opponents name rhymes with cash. Editors are all
right mayor congressman or senator, but when
they aspire higher than this they always seem to
lack few votes.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

If THE constitutional test SO successfully used
in the South to disfranchise the negro, inaugu-
rated in many of our states of the North we might
expect to see better state and municipal government
as result
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

CONSIDERING that all communication has been
cut off from the Transvaal it that newspaper
correspondents will have to 60 to equipped with
wireless telegraph apparatus.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

EDWARD ATKINSON is going to atone for his
past misdeeds by entering the ministry. He will
then be in position to strike some telling blows
against imperialism.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

The golden rule will hereafter dominate in city
transactions in New York This sudden change
from the brass to the golden rule is worthy Of place
along side of the seven wonders of the age.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

EDITOR CHAs. w. HENKE has sold out the New
Paynesville Press to Mr.. Brynildson. The new
scribe will have to keep moving to keep it up to
its former high standard. Here's luck to Mr.. Henkes
successor
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

GENERAL Otis reports that another private by
the name of Smith had been killed If the Filipinos
confne themselves to killing the Smiths they will
soon find that they are inexhaustible.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

SINCE General Joe Wheeler has written home
that he would occupy his seat in Congress at it's
coming session, that erswhile blusher Billy Mason,
should volunteer to fill the generals shoes the
firing line
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

THOSE Kansas girls who have sworn to marry
only returned soldiers, have included printers
in the list Good for the girls for they not only
heroes, but living martyrs every one of them.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

THERE is an old maid in Kansas who has gone
crazy over praying. We willing to bet bushel
of culled potatoes that she praying for Hobson
to visit that burg once more.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

KRUGER and his cabinet will soon be spending
their spare time in taking straw votes to decide
whether it would be profitable to die in the last ditch
or to commit suicide.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

FROM the scarcity of news from the Klondike,
one would naturally infer that either the cable was
busted, or else they are hitting nothing but mud.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

FROM Chaska, Mimi, is where our latest ex-
change halls from-the Chaska Review. We not
only like the Review because it is an exponent of
sound democracy, but because it is first class
paper in every sense Of the term.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

SINCE grindstones have advanced in price the
probabilities are that the rich will temporarily stop
their operations of grinding down the poor.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

The cabinet at Washington has adopted several
Boer strategy rules If Aguinaldo is not bottled up
within the next fortnight it will be because he is a
corker himself.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

dNNli0O LUZ OlVOTCO UOCduS0 lis
deaf and dumb wife recovered her
voice. Such blamed luck as that
would cause Ian ordinary man to
commit suicide.
Broom corn has advanced from
sixty to two hundred dollars per
ton. This is not the kind of corn
turkeys are being fattened on, So
what's the odds.
A policeman in Chicago who
was almost blind in one eye, was
robbed of his pocketbook the other
day. This experience has i'm
proved his sight wonderfully.
Aguinaldo is dreadfully poor
actor. Lately he hasn't succeeded
in making single one night stand
Since the Filipinos have heard
that Funston was on his way to.
Manila. they have begun practic-
ing up on running.
Cows milk can be bought at six
cents per quart, but when it comes
to purchasing the milk of human
kindness, "the people claim to give
gratis" you will find it a rare
article.
Yes! there are few innocent
men sent to prison, and it is right
there should be. If there we're
only bad men in prison, it would
be hell of place.
When a man is so entirely bad
that hanging is too good for him,
he should be sent to Congress-
Gen. Otis is feeding molasses to.
his cavalry horses, with, what is
said to be, very good results.
Why not try little taffy on the
insurgents?
Hereafter we expect to be re-
ferred to as Gen. Reeves Mimi.
Reserve Brigade.
A Tennessee justice of the
peace was almost poisoned to
death by kissing the bride at a
wedding. She must have used
smokeless powder that was adul-
terated.
Sharkey has evidently quit the
ranks of the bootblacks a little too
previously Still his fighting
vocabulary is excellent and beyond
reproach.
If men generally understood
how convenient it is to have wife
to lay all the blame on, there
would be mighty few old bachelors.
Ministers generally spend good
deal of time fighting the devil and
razing hell.
Aguinaldo has bulletined the
wrecking of the Charleston as,
positive proof that the Almighty
has enlisted with the insurgents.
If the uncertainty Of who is
elected in Kentucky is put off
much longer, those who bet on
Goebel will forget that they had
money put up on him.
It is easy for bad man to be-
bad, but good men have to fight
every days battles a thousand
times over.
Some men are so cursed mean
that if they we're to become re-
formed, there would be nothing
left of them.
The shower of Leonids has been
postponed for another year. At
least so says Astronomer Doctor
See, and what the doctor saws
goes.
$$$
Since the appointment of the
new warden, the question has
arisen, are we now a part of the
famous Thirteenth
$$$
Woman is the unknown guam
tity in the sum Of bachelor life.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

PRESIDENTIAL candidates in Cuba are becoming
plentiful as widows are in Chicago. However,
the 'anties like microbes are still under cover
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

CHICAGO paper says that the Chicago River is
to be experimental on with crop Of winter wheat.
1t will never come up, mud turtle fell into that
river two years ago and it hasn't been heard of since
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

SHovELs and picks soon to receive due at
tention from the trust makers If they are success
full there will be an awful howl from Ireland
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

SANTIAGO DE CUBA experienced slight earth
quake shock the other day. Perhaps it was caused
by the war-like element massing in that end of the
island.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

BEN TILLMAN has placed an order with his black
smith for another pitchfork This looks as though
he going to take an active part in politics next
wear.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

THAT Philippine equipment which General
Miles purchased some time ago, might come in very
handy appropriate present to the Sultan of Suu
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

IT REQUIRES hero to display lenency under
trying circumstances, while any fool exhibit
harshness and an ungovernabe temper
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

JOHNNY BULL says he is going to spring sur
prise upon the continent before long. He'll perhaps
exhibit Dom PauPs whiskers.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23
JOURNALISTIC MOVEMENTS.

The MONTGOMERY MESSENGER is sailing
along on it's twelfth volume. It is entirely home
print and ideal weekly paper.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

in the Philippines just at present. else he would
be accused of stealing Mrs. Aguinaldos wardrobe.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

THERE are few politicians in Ohio who are
thanking the Lord that they don't live in Kentucky
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

IT'S good thing that General Funston is not
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23
n o TIC E.

PERSONS receiving copies THE MIRROR who are
regular Will please consider such
sample copies. If, after read1ng conclude that
THE MIRROR Is worthy of patronage send your
o office a trial subscription rates
published above.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

WHILE pleasing self one often forgets how others
can be pleased.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

among prisoners; aquant
the prisoner; disseminate psychological
dspeing prejudice
the bar sinister fallen mans sfedempton The paper senrey
financial time there
should of funds the would be expended the
the prison library.
NOTICE.
ALL PERSONS receiving copies OF THE MIRROR who
not II OUR regular listsxv please
THE mIRRoR is worthy of patronage send your
this office a trial subscription at rates
published above.
WHILE pleasing self one often forgets how others
can be pleased
RUMoRs are something like engagement:
always interesting
DEWEY has already been presented with couple
of carriages, of the pee-wee order.
The maxims that are being quoted the oftenest
now are the maxim gun casualties
THEY captured Aguinaldo's secretary, but his
typewriter is still at large and doing business.
THERE few politicians in Ohio who are
thanking the Lord that they don't live in Kentucky.
JOHNNY BULL says he is going to spring a
prise upon the continent before long. He'll perhaps
exhibit Dom Paul's whskers
IT REQUIRES hero to display leniency under
trying circumstances, while any fool exhibit
harshness and ungovernable temper
SINCE grindstones have advanced in price the
probabilities are that the rich will temporarily stop
their operations of "grindng down the poor
SHovELs and picks are soon to receive due at
tenton from the trust makers. If they are success
full, there will be awful howl from Ireland.
PRESIDENTIAL candidates in Cuba becoming
plentiful widows in Chicago. However,
the "antes,' like microbes are still under cover
FROM the scarcity of news from the Klondike
one would naturally infer that either the cable
busted, or else they hitting nothing but mud.
That Philippine equi pment which General
Miles purchased some time ago. might come in very
handy appropriate present to the Sultan of Suu
BEN TILIMAN has placed an order with his black
smith for another pitchfork. This looks as though
he going to take active part in politics next
year.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA experienced slight earth
quake shock the other day. Perhaps it was caused
by the war like element massing in that end of the
island
The cabinet at Washington has adopted several
Boer strategy rules. If Aguinaldo is not bottled up
within the next fortnight, it will be because he is
corker himself.
KRUGER and his cabinet will soon be spending
their spare time in taking straw votes to decide
whether would be profitable to die in the last ditch
to commit suicide.
THERE is an old maid in Kansas who has gone
crazy over praying. We willing to bet bushe
of culled potatoes that she praying for Hobson
to visit that burg once more.
CHICAGO paper says that the Chicago River is
to be experimental on with crop of winter wheat
1t will never come up, mud turtle fell into that
river two years ago and it hasn't been heard of since
IT'S good thing that General Funston is not
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

THEY captured Aguinaldo's secretary, but his
typewriter is still at large and doing business.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

THE maxms that are being quoted the oftenest
now, are the maxim gun casualties.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

RUMoRs are something like engagement
always interesting.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1899-11-23

DEWEY has already been presented with couple
of carriages, of the pee-wee order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-14

some gold watch valued at $35, on
exhibition in the window of II. ID.
Folsom, the jeweler. All coupons
must contain a stamp, which are for
sale at one cent each at Thomas drug
store, H. ID. Folsom's jewellery
store and the Harper house
pharmacy. All votes without
stamps are void and will not be
counted One cent for each vote
may accompany coupons and the
stamp will be put on. The contest
will be decided on the last evening OF
the Tri-City Mid-Winter Fair. Pure
Food and Flower show that opens at
the Saengerfest hall, Davenport, for
one week commencing Dec. 3, closing
the 10th. Send or mail all coupons
to Searle & Marshall, states attorneys
office, at the court house, where they
will be put in ballot box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-14
LADYSMITH KAFFIRGRAM.
Tells of a Battle That Is Not Confirmed
Little News from Africa.

Tells of Battle That Is Not Confirm ed
Little News from Africa.
London. Nov. fiat this writing
there is little news from South Africa.
The most important, if true, is con-
tanned in a dispatch from Estcourt
GATED Nov. 9, which says that two
katfirs from Ladysmith reported con-
tinuous fighting there for several days
i'll which the Beers lost heavily in
killed. wounded and prisoners, while
the British loss was light.
Another dispatch dated "Estcourt
Nov. 8, evening" makes no mention of
this. but says that during that after
noon there was cessation of the
bombarlment of Ladysmith.
LourenZO Marques, Delagoa Bay,
Thursday, Nov. 9.-Father Matthew'S
who has arrived here from Pretoria,
says with reference to the surrender
of the Irish FusileerS and the Glouces-
tershire troops at NichOlsOn's Mex that
after the mules stampeded the force
got hard pressed by the enemy. They
would have held out. however. but
some subordinate. without instruc-
tions. hoisted Il flag of truce on his
own responsibility. Nothing then re-
manned but to surrender.
Hopetown, Friday-A dispatch from
mberley says the Beers are Smelling
day after day at extreme Iange of
5000 yards, but doing no damage and
causing no alarm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-14
WILL REFER 1T TO CONGRESS.
Cuba Will Have to Wait Awhile for Her
Civil GoXernment.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE attorney
general has advised the president that
there is Il question as to the executive
authority to appoint civil governor
for Cuba without further express au-
thoriZation by congress. The president
will therefore refer the question TO con-
greSs, and in his message will take the
position that the time is ripe for a for
ward move in the general plan TO give
the people OF Cuba an opportunity to
establish local government. Congress
will be asked to make known its will
ut an early day.
\ comprehensive plan for the govern
ment of Porto Rico is now being
worked into shape by Secretary Root.
which will he presented in the form OF
Il bill similar to the one now pend
ing for the government of Hawaii.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-11-14
Diamonds pIscovered In wIsconsIn.

The report that diamonds have been discoy.
cred in Wis consiu W Il draw thousands to that
state How madly We rush after riches, and
how little We treasure the only true wealth
health. All OF the diamonds and money in the
world canEo. bring happiness without health
Because of its mad rush for wealth. Anne RIGA
has become nation OF dyspepticS. No o'her
people abuses its StOmachS as do. and there
fore no other nation Is sos Ibiect to nervous
ness insomania. indigestion. biiousneSs and
I rpid liver HoStStterS StOI ach BtterS has
restore d more weaS ST. mach'ro health than
can be counted Its results have been Ihe-
nomenal To avoid limitations. be sure that a
private revenue stamp covers the neck of the
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