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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
An American Railroad in china.

Moneyed men from the United States
have secured franchise for building a
sailroad from Hong Kong to Han Kow,
China, distance of nearly 100 miles.
While railroads are necessary to ra-
tons prosperity, health is still more nee
essary. A sick man can't make money
if there are thousand railroads. One Of
the reasons why America is so progress
sive is the fact that in every drug store is
sold Hostetters Stomach Bitters, that
celebrated tonic for the weak, appetizer
for the dyspeptic and sedative fer the
nervous. 1t IS taken with success by
thousands of men and women who are
run down, pale and weak. 1t increases
the weight, and the gain IS permanent and
substantial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Peculiar Pet,

Mr. Hammil Keedy, of North Center
ST., has a peculiar kind of pet, which is a
great curiosity to the residents of that
section. 1t is large backsnake, about
8 feet long and nearly two inches in di-
ameter. He captured it along the Ope-
quon and keeps it in a wooden box GOV.
cred by a wire screen.
The snake is very fond of milk and he
feeds it on this and live birds, which il
swallows whole with great relish. The
snake is becoming tame and when Mr..
Keedy puts his hand into the box it is
greeted by an affectionate touch of the
snakes tongue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
Find.

Many have been the tales about laborer
Johnson making lucky finds in the ruins
of the cid building recently torn down by
Mr.. w. O. Nicklas in making way for his
new four story building bat now some
think real lucky find has been made.
While digging out the cellar yesterday
the workmen struck strata of rock, which
contained some kind Of mineral formation.
They made known their discovery and
everybody, who happened to be along,
passed their opinion upon it. Some said
the rock contained silver, some lead, some
sulpher and some said it was coal.
The rock was very dark in color and
was very heavy. A wen of it seemed to
run across the lot, below the excavation.
There is no doubt aboutit not being the
ordinary rock, but what it is, it would
take an expert geologist to tell. Mr.
Nickas thinks it IS lead, as also do many
others. Every passer-by made an ex-
animation of the rock, but as yet none
seems to be of the opinion that it is q
Klondike and no prospectors have offered
Mr.. Nicklas price for the lot, in view Of
sinking shaft.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
An Accident.

An accident, which might have resulted
more seriously, happened Friday night in
front of the Continental hotel while the
band was playing. Walter. the son of
Mr. Joseph Thatcher, was driving along
Queen St. and when he came to the Public
Square the horse became frightened at
the band and would not turn the corner.
The young man turned the horse and
started back up Queen, but when in front
of the hotel it reared and fell.
The horse laid where it had fallen for
sometime and caused big excitement
amongst the crowd, which had gathered
to hear the concert. 1t was finally gotten
to its feet, alter much trouble, and re-
hitched and driven out of the crowd. This
left shaft was broken.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

The report Of State Treasurer Kendall
shows that the balance in the State Treas
ury July i is 81 o6I ,636.37. The receipts
for June were S84,34roE disbursements,
sos, 329.33.
Hundreds Of lives saved every year by
having DR.. Thomas Eelectric Oil IN the
house Just when it is needed Cures
Group, heals burns, cuts and wounds Of
every sort.
The open-air concert rendered Friday
By the City Band in the Public Square
was a most enjoyable one. One Of the
argest crowds that ever turned out was
present to hear It.
Hives are a terrible Torment to the little
folks. and to some oder ones Easily
cured. Doan's Ointment never fails. lnz
slant relief, permanent cure. AT any
drug store, 50 cents.
H. l.. Doll & Co, have received a car
bad Of Screen Doors and Window
Screens, which were bought before the
great advance In these goods. and are
prepared to sell at the right price while
this stock lasts. 3ts
Messrs. c. f. Pingley Charles Gaunt.
Mortimer Harkins, Miller Street, Frank
Cain, Ed Ritter. Gardner Hillyard and
Howard Grimm of the Winchester Bicy-
Gle Club Of Winchester, Va, wheeled to
this city Sunday and spent the day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

Westphalia Hams, every one guaran-
teed, at S. S. Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
USE BISHOPS
GOLD DUST FLOUR

The kissing bug has made its appear
ance in Carlisle. 1t mas also made its
first visit to Martinsburg.
Edison says he is perfecting an anto-
mobile vehicle that he will be able to sell
at price within the reach of all.
In the animal readjustment of the sal
aries Of w. Va. postmasters the Charles
Town office is reduced from s 500 to 1900.
az word to the wise is sufficient. -
Wise people keep their blood pure with
Hood Sarsaparilla and make sure OF
health.
DR.. S. Ritter Hickes of Harrisburg, has
sued the Hagerstown Electric Railway
Co. for $4,000 for alleged breach OF con-
tract.
The Holy Communion was administered
in the Lutheran church Sunday. Rev.
D. b. Floyd, Of Neville, Pa, assisted
Rev. Trump.
No matter how long YOU have had the
cough if it hasn't already developed into
consumption, DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup will cure it.
A portion of the circus train Of the
Three Brothers was burned at William
son, w. Va, on the Norfolk and Western
r. r. Loss $1,000.
After II years, Chas. Adams, a negro
who killed policeman VIM. Street, in
Huntsville, Alabama, has been arrested.
His wife betrayed him.
/ have one Of the Winchester telephone
and will give special attention to orders
received over the phone No 40.
S. s. FELKER.
Felix Carr, a boxer, was knocked on
in : rounds at Parkersburg by Kid Wanks
and died an hour later Cars home wa
at St. Adams, w. Va.
A new gutter has been laid in front o
the property Of Messers Frisby Brantner
Tohn A, Bowers, Geo. Schill and Benla
min Palmer, N. Queen street.
Energy all gomez Headache Stom
ach out Of order: SlmylXa case Of torpi'
liver. Burdock Blood Bitters Will maxi
a new man or woman OF you.
Owing to too high rate the City Ban'
has given up its excursion to ToichesteI
They are now figuring on date at MI
Alto or some other place.
The remains of Charlotte Carly, {
Guthrie, o were taken through here Mon
day morning on the way to Mercersburg
Pa, where they will be inferred.
Woodstock had large fire Saturda
night. The large stables Of the Shenan
doah house were DESTROYED with seyers
horses, out buildings and number of pig'
Mr.. Edward Bremen has gone to Nc
Keesport, where he has accepted pos
ton in an iron works of that place. HI
expects to move his family there in the nea
future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
LITTLE LOCALS.

July scorcher.
Clean up--clean up.
The Nations birth-month.
Good Rice SC pound at Felker's.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Sloan, q
son.
The dog days are drawing near with
Sirius rapidly.
During June 1885 immigrants arrived
in Baltimore.
Don't forget the Mechanics Band pic
mic at Pen Mar.
The patriotic bicycle girl wears red,
white and bloo-mers.
Hammocks strong enough for two
meet with ready sale.
Mrs. Mary Harmon, toll-gate keeper
at Winchester is dead.
The Shenandoah Pants Factory now
wears a new coat OF paint.
The Berkeley county Teachers Institute
will be held in this city beginning July 81.
Tuesday being a legal holiday, the
banks of the city and many Of the stores
were closed.
Suits for divorces have been filed at tie
RTE of six a month in the clerks Office Of
Wood county.
Another boy baby has arrived in town.
This time Mr., and Mrs. ]. l.. Order are
the happy parents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

Miss Alice Whitmore left Sunday
afternoon for Chicago, where she will join
a party Of friends and relatives and spend
the summer along the Great Lakes.
Mr.. David Holt, of White Hall, Va,
passed through here Saturday and spent
the day on his way to the State UnTyer-
sity TO take the Summer course.
Mr. Webster Snyder, Of Baltimore, who
is connected with the Baltimore Herald,
and Mr.. Webster Show, of Shepherds
town. spent Sunday in this city, the
guests Of the family Of Mr. J. Z. Weise.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
The rlodern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty, If her sys-
tenn needs the cleansing action Of laxa-
tive remedy, she uses the gentle and
pleasan. Syrup of Figs, made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle ASTON, and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs. when
in need of a laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use. so that
it is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-08

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fE- Communications to insure insertion,
EE- must reach us by Wednesday noon
Y-except that news items OF great I'M
sE portance will be received until Thurs
al day eve.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
Judpe scott Defines the Law.

Mrs. Sarah Cooper, of 236 Street, was
fined $40 in the Police Court yesterday
morning as a result OF assaulting Samue
Davidson. a collector for Grogan's Nam
moth Credit House, on Seventh Street
Davidson called at the house for the pur-
pose of removing sundry articles Of fur
niture, the payments for which were ions
overdue, and while endeayoring 10 per-
form his duty in the matter was assauite
as above stated. The form of contract
signed by all buyers Of furniture On ta'
installment plan states clearly thai il
default of payment, as defined thcre n
the goods may be removed. As evid -
by the case in question, Groeaa's creil
house. through its collector, WAS siE- P J
maintaining its own right and was uphel.
by the law in SO doing.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
PR 0POSAI.S.

PROPOSALS 10 sell site for Fire Department
Office Of the Commissioners Of The District
ai Columbia. March Z. ls9n- Sealed proposals VII
he received al tAi~ Office until Il O'clock NJ. on
MONDAY. the 2oth instant. TO sell to The
District OF Columbia sites fof houses for TIE Fire
Department. - follows. lol a truck COMPANY
10 be located in ihc northern part of West
Washington: 10. "a truck company. 10 be located
IN Columbia Heights: tur q chemical engine COM
pany, 10 be located in TrHicsloNn The lots
must be not les IhGn 30 ie-t front Iy 100 feet
deep No bid Viii be considered unless accom-
u4uied hy evidence satisfactory TO the CourgIi--
sioners that the bidder give good and uI.-
rucuubeTed jiile 10 The property: also by a GER
ttioate from the Collector ci Taxes That the bid
der has deposited with lima 5000. or 10y Ger
Jifad check Tor that amount IN somc reliable
hanEiag institution in said District. Is a guar
auty that the trausieT OF tine property will lc
daily made If the bid be accepted. The proposals
must be endorsed ''Proposal to sell sites tor ell
gine and uuok houses The right to reject
any and all bids j. hereby reserved. JOHN h.
WIGHT JOHN N. ROSS, LANSING u. BEACH
Commissioners OF the District Of Columbia
malO-Gt -cm
The evening times., 1899-03-14
Toilet goods.

3l-2c for boxes of a sheets writing
paper and envelopes. such as has
never before been sold for less than
Ice
1Oc for handsome boxes of 81 new
square sheets writing paper and p new
square envelopes-tied with silk rib
bon-instead of 2jc.
71-2c ounce for Woodworth's ex-
tracts. in such odors as Bride Elect,
Easter Lily. Crabapp,e. White Rose,
Lily OF the Valley. Jockey Club. Lilac
Melba, and NiClet-if YOU bring boz
ties.
Ice bottle for Woodwortn's exquisite
toilet waters-elcgantly put up. -5c
usually
&c for l0c cakes genuine Turkish
bath and sunfower toilet soap.
sc for laIge-size boltle bay rum and
Florida water. Usually l9c.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
TOMMY RYAN's AMBITION.
Scoring II Knockout He Wants to
Meet Kid Mccoy.

Scoring 81 Knockout He Wants to
Meet Kid Mccoy.
Cincinnati, March 14.-Tommy Ryan
won from Paddy Purtell last night in the
fourth round by tapping him on the jaw.
Purtell was scared all the. TING and made
frantic efforts to keep oH of the way.
Kid Ashe of Cincinnag and Joe Hop
kins, of Buffalo put up aifattl5ng 1O-round
curtain raiser. The decision was draw.
They can't match me any too soon to
meet Kid Mccoy" said Tommy Ryan last
night. Il want TO get another crack at
him and | think that if we ever come to-
gether the public will see who is the bet
ter man. | know that | will have TO give
away lot of weight to get a match out
of Mccoy, and also that he has many ad-
vantages over me, but I'll meet him at
the first opportunity just the same. III
box him before the club offering the best
inducements inside the next two months.
To show my true weight, III agree to box
Mysterious Gilly' Smith or any man in
the world at 145 pounds for the welter-
weight championship which l have held
for ten wears"
The evening times., 1899-03-14
TO ANSWER IN COURT.
Cheshire Charged with obtaining
Money Under False Fr"t"nre~-

Cheshire Charged with Obtaining
Honey Under False Pr"t"nre~-
John T Cheshire and Robert Boideu.
both colored. were arrested this morning
by Detective Lacy, charged with obtain
ing money under false pretenscs. The men
were alleged to have collected money FROM
the colored people in the city for the COM
ing emancipation celebration. Members
Of the committee having the celebration in
charge say that the men are not authoriZ-
ed to collect any money and they swore out
a warrant for their arrest.
The men were taken to the Detective
Bureau and examined by Inspector Board
man From what could be learned i did
not seem that Bolden had anything 20 30
with the transactions and he was released.
Cheshire, however. was locked up a. No.
/ stationhouse and Will appear in the Po-
lice Court tomorrow morning IL is aHeg-
ed that both of the men have served terms
in the Penitentiary for 4 like offence
The evening times., 1899-03-14

The immediate symptoms and first proofs
OF weak kidneys are pain OF dull ache IN
the back. rheumatism. dizz.uesS. head
aches. nervousness. heart trouble, pain in
the limbs blOating. sallow cCupleNlon
puffy OF dark circles under he eyes biad
der irritation. suppression Of urine. obliged
TO pass water often day and night worn
out. tired feeling lack OF ambition.
If your water. when allowed go remain
undisturbCd in = glass or bottle fCs twenty
four hours. forms a sediment OF settling,
or has a cloudy appearance. IL Is evidence
that your kidneys and bladder need i'm
mediate attention
Swamp-RoOt Is the great msjiclj tT.umpI
OF the nineteenth century discovered after
years of untiring effort and research BY
the eminent kidney and bladder specialist.
DR. Kilmer.
It Is pleasant 10 tabe and AZ be P,Ir-
chased at most drug stores or medicine
dealers in ffJy-ceIt or One-dOilaE bottles
Make a note OF the name, SWAMP
ROOT D.. Kilmer's swamp Root aad re-
member it Is prepared only by pr- kilmer
The evening times., 1899-03-14

& Co. Brshamton. y. Y
swamp Root has been tested in so many
ways, in hospital work, in private practice
among he helpless. too poor 70 purchase
relief. and has proven so successful in
every caSe has a special arrangement has
been made by which al readers OF The
Times. who have not already tried il,
may have free sample bottle OF swamp
Root and has test for themselves It's Won
derfUl curative properties.
II YOU viii send your name and fun ad-
dress 20 D-. KiImsr & Co Biughantou. y.
Y. sample bottle Viii be sent, absolutely
free BY mail postpaid also Q b0oh telling
more about Swgmp-ROCt and containing
some of gha thousands upon thousands or
testimonial letters received from men ID
women who uwe their soOI h=alrh in fact.
their very lives. to- yhc wonderful curative
properties cf swamp
II Won take advantage Of this generous
offer aGd write for O. free sample bottle.
be sure and mention The Times when
ending YOUR address 10 Or Eilm-r * Co,
BjUehaUtOn. y Y
The evening times., 1899-03-14

Regular call-U. S. IS, coupon. $500 at
1O7 Il, $500 at 1C7 Is; D. c. 3.s5s, $2oO at
III Il; Metropolitan Railroad convertible
6's. 81. coo at Ia9. $4,000 at zoe; Washing
Ton Lean and Trust at l5O. ~ at $50 -;
Capital Traction, ] ct 81; Columbia Rail
road, 10 at $50, 10 at 135: City and SubGr-
ban Railroad at 80 II; Wash ngton
Gas. 10 at IS. - at IS IL 100 az IS; MeT-
genthaler Linotype, % at 1S9 34, 10 ut
lS9 IS; Lanston Monotype leo al IS -:
American Graphophone preferred. 63 at
u l.; Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 100 al 70
cents. 300 at a cents; Great Falls Ice. II
AT l51. 20 at $50.
After call.-Metropolitan Railroad con-
vertible 6's $1OCG at 2OS, $4,000 at 90;
Metropolitan Railroad. 20 at 2l0 Pneu-
matte Gun Carriage 200 at A cents.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
CITY BREVITIES.

Under the auspices of the National Geographic
Society, J. Staney-Brown will lecture on THE
Purchase of Alaska in the Columbia Theatre
this afternoon at 4:20 O'Clock.
Al S o'clock this evening the Anthropological
Society will hold its 2ssth regular meeting in
the assembly hall of the Cosmos Club r. T.
Hill, II. NJ. Wilson. Paul Beekwith. and others
will give Symposium Porto Rico" illus
trated by lantern slides. A council meeting will
be held at 7:S0 o'clock.
The Georgetown Props have organized their
baseball team for the coming season. and the
management would like to hear from all teams
wishing TO arrange games for the Wednesdays
and Saturdays Of March and the following
months. Address Victor Wilson, Manager,
Georgetown College, Washington, ID. G.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
YOUR HEALTH DEPENDS ON YOUR KIDNEYS.
To Test the Merits of Swamp the great Kidney
Remedy. Every Reader of The Times
May Have a Sample Bottle Sent
Absolutely Free BY Mail.

he in heaItb be of
Il il of his cash
pe prn nc-paIIy on
health in safrt
good rinG fr ea il TO
he and he
the, do
begin w:h kidncy>
are we'll will he al tine oth to health
The evening times., 1899-03-14
AUCTION SALES.
WALTER 3. WILLIAMS & co, AucIionccls.
A GOOD Two-STORY FRAME DWELLING, NJ

A GOOD TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING, No
2lIG FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
By virtue of . certain deed Of trust tu Us dated
May 10, 1895, and duly recorded in Tiber 2007
folio 36l aI seq, ui the land records OF the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and AT tEe request OF tie party
secured thereby, We, the undersigned trustees
viii sell at public auction, in front OF the prem
ises, on MARCH i, 1899, Il O'CLOCK p NJ
the following described land and premises sit-
nate in the county uf Washington IN the Dis
trict OF Columbia and designated IS being the
north onehaif OF lot numbered seventeen 10. in
block eight (s), Meridian Hill, having frontage
of twenty fpc feet on Fifteenth Street.
Terms OF sale One third of the pGrcisse money
Maid in cash and the balance in three equal
notes payable in ono, two, and three years, with
interest at per cent, payable scmi-aunIally, or
az cash. al the option Of the purchaser. deposit
of 500 required al time of sale. Terms OF sale
TO be complied with within ten day from day OF
sale otherwise lhc trustees reserve tie right 10
resell the property, al the risk aud cost OF the
defaulting purchaser after i've days advertise
ment.
THOMAS c. TAYLOR,
CHAS. b. CAYWO0D,
uh7-d6ds Trustees.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

This remedy IS intended especially for coughs
colds, Group. whooping cough and influenza IT
has become famous for its cures Of these diseases
over large part OF the civilized world The mos,
fattcrng testimonials have been received giving
accounts OF its good works, of the aegravating sid
persistent coughs it has cured. Of severe colds
that have yielded promptly 10 its soothing effects
and Of the dangerous attacks OF Group it has
cured, often saving the life Of the child The
extensive use Uf for whipping cough mas shown
that it robs that disease OF all dangerous ccnSe-
quences. Sold by Henry Evans Wholesale and
Retail Druggist 93S Street northwest; Con
necticut Avenue and Street northwest and Il2-
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1899-03-14
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

NOTICE TO PRODUCE DEALERS AND PED
DLERS-Notice is hereby given that on the
SIST DAY OF MARCH, 1899, will expire all icen-
ses issued by the District of Columbia to pro-
duce dealers and peddlers; all persons engaged in
these avocations are hereby notified to promptly
renew their licenses in compliance with law.
By order of the Commissioners, d. c. MATHEW
TRIMBLE, Assessor d. G.. mhil-6t-exsa
The evening times., 1899-03-14
STOCKS TENDING DOWNWARD.

New York. March 14.-After the irresu-
lar opening the stock market became weak
and generally lower, traders continuing
10 be apprehensive of a temporary string
ency in call money. There was little oyl-
dence Of the inside support except in few
specialties. Tobacco advanced over per
cent with wide differences between sales.
Sugar after little squirt. became heavy.
The trading element is working for iur-
+ ther reaction.
In Government bonds the new As we're
Ia higher.
The evening times., 1899-03-14

Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets
into a tight place and needs
helping out.
Things get started in the
wrong direction.
Something is. needed to
check disease and start the
system in the right direction
toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with hypophos-
phites can do just this.
1t strengthens the nerves,
feeds famished tissues, and
makes rich blood.
soc. and SI.oo all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, New York. i
The evening times., 1899-03-14
Mistakes in the PoStcnca

The Postmaster General has taken cog
nizance of a complaint that mail for Man
Vile r. l., is often included in that for
Manila, =. |. He ordered that extreme
care should be taken. as the delay Incl
dent upon the return of mail from Manila
is long one
The evening times., 1899-03-14

Brooklyn Rapid Transit was not as act
i've this morning as ii has been for several
days past despite the general prediction
that it would be taken up. II was notice
able that it held its own in price well.
The belief expressed in many quarters is
that the stock will soon take quick up
ward spurt and holders are advised not 10
be discouraged if day or two of wait is
necessary \ good many stocks are going
down