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Two Fables.

Charles and William were partners in
small way in the commission business
When the war broke out, William went to
the front, but as Charles had an uncle who
was congressman, he went to Washing
ton and did important work for some con-
tractors
After the war William came home in
dusty blue clothes and was a hero, although
he was Sc in debt. He found Charles
not only engaged to the prettiest girl in
the place, but with his pockets full Of ready
money.
1t is pleasant to know that republics are
not always ungrateful.
David was fine old merchant. He
was a deacon, solid man and universally
respected The civic reform club urged
upon him to run for mayor, and the com
mittee informed him that he would be
pretty nearly unanimously elected. He
weakly consented, and the respectable ele-
ment was delighted.
They ran against him an unknown per-
son named Michael, retired saloon keep
er. He was an ignorant man, but he
knew good deal about machines
When they counted the ballots, it was
discovered that Michael had been elected
by a majority of 2, 293 to 15s.
David felt very sore and is still wonder
ing how it happened.
Stories like this should demonstrate that
success consists in knowing how to succeed
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as can be found IN our city.
CHOICE TEAS, COFFEES, SYRUPS,
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, CANNED
GOODS OF ALL KINDS, CIGARS, To-
BACCO,' &C.
The best grades of PATENT PROCESS
and FAMILY FLOUR constantly on hand at
bottom figures. Will pay the Highest Prices
for WHEAT, CORN, RYE, OATS. and all
kinds of Country Produce.
Agent for Latin 4 Rands Blasting Pow
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing, &c. Farmers can be supplied with the
hest ouality of COTTON and FLAXSEED
MEAL, HEAVY MIDDLINGS, BRAN, &c.
at lowest prices.
mar &c 4. ". dhlMEo.
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4 disease which puzzles MANY local yete

A disease which puzzles many local veteri-
narians is fast destroying the valuable stock
on the Meadow Valley Stock Farm, which is
one of the largest stock farms in Adams conn-
ty, Pa, near Gettysburg. Last week FIVE
valuable horses and pet pony succumbed.
Three more horses are dying, and six are
down with the unknown trouble. A telegram
was received from Governor Stone, stating
that he had ordered an expert veterinarian
from Philadelphia to at once try to discover
the canse of the trouble.
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u o. GRIMES,
Ls Successor to
E. o. GRIMES & CO., AT
THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT.
WESTMINSTER, MD.

Having succeeded 10 the business of the
late firm of E. q. Grimes & Co., the under
signed solcits the patronage of the firm s
former customers and the public generally.
has as complete stock of
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5000 LIVES LOST In A
TEXAS HURRICANE.

City of Galveston Has Been Almost Totally
Destroyed by the Wind and Waves-4OOO
Houses Were Swept Away-Sabine Pass is
Also Reported to Have Been Demolished
by the Storm, as Well us Many Inland
Cities-Damage 10 Property Incalculable-
Hallway aud Telegraphic Communications
Cut of South of Dallas-Prairie Back of
Galveston Bay Covered with Debris and
Bodies of the Victims.
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In riot between Hungariaps and Italians
at Old Forge, Pa, Sunday, three men were
dangerously wounded.
In Yocumtown, York county, Pa, there
have been IL deaths fnom dysentery in three
weeks.
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CPECIAL NOTICE.

Galvanized feaclng Wire at prices that have
never been known in the trade.
Lead and Oil so cheap that anyone can at
ford to paint this season.
Ice is plenty. We have a large stock of the
best make of Freezers and Refrigerators.
Don't you need Gasoline or Oil Stove for
GUNNER cooking2 We have them; they are
cheap.
Door and Window Screens of various styles:
A full line of frst-class Cooking Stoves and
Ranges, of long established reputation, at
reduced prices.
A call will soon convince you that the bot
tom has been completely knocked out OF the
price of Nails.
Glass, Oils, Paints and Putty, Plastering,
Hair and Cement, and in fact everything IN
the Building Hardware line can be found, as
well as low prices, at the old established stand
Of
GILBERT & GEHR,
Corner Main and Liberty streets,
Westminster. Md.
Plumbing, Heating, Spouting, Tin Roofing
is our specially. lep ~
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HoICE GRO CERIE S
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Housrox, Texas, Sept 9, 10 p. M.-The
West Indian storm which reached the Gulf
coast yesterday morning wrought awful havoc
in Texas. Reports are conflicting, but it is
known that an appalling disaster has beiallen
the city cf Galveston, where, it is reported,
thousand or more lives have been blo,ted out
and "A tremendous property damage incurred.
Meagre reports from Sabine Pass and Port
Arthur also indicate a heavy loss OF life, but
these reports Cannot be confirmed at this hour.
Governor Sayres. of Texas, Sunday night
telegraphed from Austin that information had
reached him that about 5000 lives have been
lost at Galveston.
Generl Superintendent Timmins, of the
National Compress Company, who-reaehed
Houston from Galveston Sunday night after u
perilous trip, reports that more than 1000
people have been drowned, killed or are
missing, and that 1000 houses have been de-
stroyed.
A releftrain sent from Houston returned,
having been unable to get closer to Galveston
than six miles from Virginia Point, where the
prairie was covered with debris and dead
bodies Two men were picked up who had
hoated across to the mainland and who esti-
mated the loss of life lat Galveston) at 2000
A large steamer was reported stranded two
miles from Virginia Point as though thrown
up by tidal wave.
A special despatch from Beaumont, Texas,
says it is reported there that the city OF Sa-
6ine Pass was completely destroyed by the
storm.
Dispatches received late Monday night from
the Texas points touched by the West Indian
hurricane bear out the first reports as TO the
appalling nature of the calamity which has
overtaken Galveston and other towns in Tex
as The details are still far from complete,
and no count of the dead is yet possible. The
estimates of the number killed at Galveston
vary from 1900 to 5000, and one report says
that 700 corpses have been washed ashore on
the mainland. The property losses in the
State, including the damage TO the cotton
crop, may reach $50, 100000.
The situation at Galveston is reported 10 be
desperate as the people are suffering for want
of fresh water and food supplies.
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn, on the
application of the Governor of Texas, ordered
the issne of 10000 tents and $4,000 rations
| for immediate use for The sufferers from the
storm in Texas.
The Southwest Louisiana rice crop suffered
considerable loss from the storm on Saturday
and Sunday night. 1t is estimated at 10 to Is
per cent of the crop.
Advices received by the War Department
indicate that all of the men of Battery o,
| First Artillery, at the Notifications on Calves
ton Island perished in the hurricane with the
exception of l5 men.
Prof Moore, Chief of the Weather Bureau,
said that the West Indies storm, which did
such appalling damage in Texas, was central
in Oklahoma Monday. and was rapidly losing
its destructive character. the wind at Oklaho
ma City being reported as blowing thirty miles
an hour.
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ability on tho part Of a mana boy one
might almost rsy--not yet 81 years OF age,
indicates his mettle.
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Harry Mckay, colonel and aide de camp,
governors staff"
The order was delivered to Captain eBn-
nett az the gate OF thu capitol grounds
twenty-five minutes before the death OF
Governor Goebel. Lieutenant Governor
Beclham was made acting governor last
night by the medical certificate OF Dr..
Mccormack that Governor Goehe was IN
able to assume the functions of the Of
fee.
Governor Beckham has appointed Gen
eral John B. Castleman of Louisville
adjutant general OF the state. It was an
nounced yesterday that the position would
be offered to General Castlenan II he
would accept It, He will enter upon the
duties OF the office at once.
The new governor seemed deeply affect
ed by the position in which circumstance
had placed him and he did not reveal
much Joy over the congratulations which
those in the room showered upon him,
although he accepted them gratefully.
There is one thing That would have
been greatly pleased to have done by Mr..
Goebel before his death" he said. and
that Is to have signed'the certificate OF
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ExrnEssroN ny TEXANS.
Citizens of AnEleton rendered Sym.
patty and Confidence.

Citizens of Anglcton rendered Sym
patty and Coincidence.
Ang.eton, Texas, February IA r5us-
Ing meeting was held at Woulfe hall last
night 10 give the people an. opportunity
10 express themselves in regard to the
political troubles now existing in Ken
lucky.
John NJ, Pnohpey was elected chairman
and Harry Hill secretary. Judge Pucknev
stated the object OF the meeting. spee,he,
were made by j NJ. Piuckney, T. y. Hin,
A. e. Masterson, Ed c. Smith aud others
after which the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
whereas, We. the people OF Brazoris
county in mass meeting assembled. believe
that William Goehel has been duly and
lawfully elected governor of the state Of
Kentucky. and has been so declared bv the
legislature Of said State. and.
whereas, The said William Goebel. while
asserting his rights and the rights of his
people, in the commonwealth of Kentucky
has been foully shot down while engagr1
IN the discharge OF his duties by a COW
ardly assassin and in violation Of all de-
cency and law and in defiance OF same.
therefore be Il
Resolved, That we tender our sympathy
ana coincidence to the gallant young gov
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DON'T wORRY.v
Significant Circular Issued ~ 4,
81. Paul Road,

Significant Circular issued ~ n.
81. Paul Road.
Chicago, February 1.-The chief Toni n j,
versation in passenger circles yesterds, =
a circular issued by the passenger 49,.
ment OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and 81 p,,II
railroad. On tho black title page was NJ
ture of an alligator swallowing a man. NJ
under this design was printed 10 BIZ, ~
letters. Don't Worry"
This circular was mailed to the cou,r,l
ticket agents OF the Eastern railroads. Il.
coming right on the heels OF the cryllrl
signed by all roads, announcing the ahelts
OF commissions, the common inferencs d IA
the coupon ticket agents need not worry stss
losing their commissions, SO far as Tie NJ
Paul road is concerned.
This black circular is on a par WITH d
famous red circular which was issued h
the passenger department Of the st. Pts
road several months ago, after all The was
to normal basis, said one general pst
senger agent yesterday. Such 4 storm \
protest was raised by passenger officials L
the other roads that the red circular doers
expressly state that the St Paul road VI
continue to pay ticket commissions, but ssr1
ticket agent who gets II Will believe that h.
tween the lines he can read such pfunA
and accordingly, he will send all dlvsrih
business by that road. Under the c!ftu1
stances which the executive officers Of a! u
important roads signed the agreement 10 10
no more ticket commissions on and ats
February |. nothing would hire me 70 tais b
responsibility OF issuing at this time sue, |
circular as the don't worry circular u d
St, Paul road
When asked about the "blsek circulc'
George H. Heafford, general passenger w.
Of the st. Paul road, said; six weeks OF n
months ago. before the anti-comnission q,
cular was thought Of by anybody. we ofi.fx
a quantity of the Don't Worry leahets lfI
came from C,e printer and were millst =
ticket agents about the time that the serri
commission circular was issued. There y !,
connection between the two. | have retelH
letters from some passenger agents susfM
ing that the coincidence IS striking, but =
merely q coincidence, nothing more
They would not like to be heard sayin :
by their superior officers, but some q y
local ticket agents declared YESTERDAY W
they would be glad 10 see big ROAD ilHe " v
ST. Pant take the initiative 10 igronns "
general agreement not to pay ticket ecnnf
siona. '
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to do it. l think l can promise he con-
tinued with a smile. that IL will b. G2e of
the first things that l will do Monday
Frankfort KY February al. c. W.
Beckham, who was sworn in as demo-
cratic governor of Kentucky tonight, is
young man, having been born August ;,
1859 at Bardstown, Ky His father was
William N. Beckham and his mother
Julia T. Wickllffe, daughter Of Governor
Charles Wickllife. former chief executive
of this State. He was graduated from
Central Union college Of Richmond Va,
in 1856 and Immediately began the study
of law, He was elected a member of the
Kentucky house ia 1898. He declined to
be a candidate at the next term but the
representative who succeeded him havin9
dropped out Mr.. Beckham accepted the
position and served the unexpired term,
He was reelected ~ 1897 and made
speaker Of the house in 1898. In 1899 ne
was nominated for lieutenant governor on
the same ticket with William Cos bel at
the Louisville convention. In person Gov
ernor Beckham is Of slight physique and
of somewhat boylsh appearance He is
gifted with exceedingly pleasing manner
and is very popular personally with
all who know him.
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C0UNSELED TO OBEY THE LAW
DEMOCRATS HAVE ISSUED AN AD-
DRESS TO THE PEOPLE.
No Appeal Must BE Made to Vio-
ience to AvcnEe Goebers Death,
for the Law VIII Provide.
Especial to The Post.)

NhptN4dl W , ne IOsll
Frankfort, KY, February 3-All of the
leaders of the Kentucky democracy, in
Guiding men like United States Senator
Blackburn, State Senator Carter, presi.
dent pro tenn Of the senate; South Trimble
speaker of the house; Trey woodson, Ma
tional committeeman; Ex-Governor Nc.
Creary and others have united in an ad
dress TO the people of Kentucky express
ing profound sorrow over the death a
Governor Goebel and saying that in hi,
last moments he oounseled his friends Il
keep cool and obey the law in all things
They beg the people in this hour of af-
Fiction TO abstain from any act of violence
or resort to mob law, They conclude thei,
address by saying that the law is supreJn,
and must in time be re-established and all
the wrongs be and his party have suffered
will find proper redress.
The address is as follows:
To the People of Kentucky: II Ia
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with the most profound sorrov u.
announce the death OF WillIam|f q. a
In his last moments he counss;'s n I
friends 10 keep cool and, bow 4 =
law in all things. We. his frievas Y. Y
advisers. beg OF the peonls
State ~ Kentucky in their hou, :, y
fliction u carefully abstain ,ra,s = Y
act OF violence or any resort ~
law. 1t would be his wish. n x
alive. that there should be abso,n.Il
no stain on his memory BY an
prudent act OF any who war y
friends. The law is supreme ~ 10y y
in time be re-established Ana ~ Nv y
writings he and his party havs s NJ Y
Will find their proper redress.
Joe s. blackburn
W. s. Pryor,
Trey Woodson.
G. NJ. Lewis,
J. NJ. McCreary
John X Henderson
James A. Sect
Lewis McQuown
B. W. Bradburp'
s. ]. shackleford
9. c. McShord
South Trimble
Speaker OF the Boun
]. II. Carter
President pro TEN Sep,h
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BECKHAM SUCCEEDS GOEBEL.

Continued from rirnt Page,
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his speedy recovery that he may visit a
just vengeance on his enemies and that
law and order VIII soon be restored in the
great State of Kentucky.
j. NJ. Pinc1ney Chairman;
T. n. Hill,
a. z. Masterson,
r. J. Duff,
K. c. Dun.
Norileet Hill.
J. l.. Ericsson,
A. Y. Bryan.
z c Smith,
f. NJ Harvin,
l. W Murdoch.
J, B. Brockman,
Walter stephens,
A. j. J. D Ribeus,
j. II. Hlil.
II. A. Perry,
]. p, Reese.
Committee
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TAYLOR MUST GO 1T ALONE.
Republicans at Washington Can Not Coun-
tenance Acts Of Usurper.


day Senator Goebel was shot.
My name IL Rodman," said he, Il am
a relative Of DR.. Rodman. formerly OF
Kentucky. now OF Philadelphia. | know
all about the shooting OF Goebel Can Hll
you plainly that our people are away on
IL they think that Taylor or the repub-
lican party had anything TO do with the
shooting. A trap has been set for Iona
time and the opposition anxiously awaited
to kill william Goebel for his killing OF
John Sanford. and the party who fred tn,
shot was a near friend and intimately con
nected with Sanford II was TO avenge
Sanford's death that the present situation
was taken advantage OF for the shooting
The idea that tho shooting came from tn,
second story OF the State house is all rot
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Plaquemine, La. February s.--Last nsh'
double murder was committed on the h'l
OF Mr.. Bush, one mile below Crosse w
station. A colored man named Lsvi wy
and one OF his sons, while at supper W 4,
shot by some party or parties unknoSe !.
died shortly afterward. Jones was pir
able colored man and no reason I h
fer the shooting. The coroner and shefia Y
for the scene this morning, but so far 20 a''
to tho murder has been obtained
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Senator Blackburn. OF course I am
greatly pleased TO have the privilege my.
SELF but | know that IL was matter
close to the heart of Mr.. Goebel and |
wish that he could have lived long enough
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then stepping back held up his right hand
for the oath. which was read to him by
Clerk shaokleford OF the court OF APP
peals. The light was none of the best and
the writing on the paper none OF the most
legible and Mr.. Shackleford made slow
work OF It, All the time Beckham stood
before him with his eyes shining and
deep flush on his face. When the clerk
read tho concluding words OF tho oath,
so help you God" the new governors
reply came. 81 do
Then with greater emphasis. And may
God give me strength to do my duty"
II devoutly hope He WILL" rejoined
Colonel Young.
The first official act OF the nav demo-
cratic governor was the appointment of a
new adjutant general and his last as acting
governor was removing Ad1utant General
Collier and Assistant Adjutant General
Dickinson.
The order was as follows:
Executive Office. State OF Kentucky.
Frankfort, February 3, leOO.-The follow
ing executive order Is published for the
information and guidance OF all con
cerned:
Executive Order No, 1.
state of Kentucky, Executive Depart
ment Frankfort. February 8. 1900 Daniel
II. Collier, adjutant general. and j k.
Dickinson, assistant adiutant general, are
hereby removed from office, to take e.
feet Immediately.
2, Referring to executive proclamation
of LIST Instant all members OF tho Ken
lucky state militia placed on guard az
Frankfort by my predecessor are relieved
from further duty, to take effect imme-
dtately and are instructed this day to RAJ
turn to their respective posts
j. c. w. Beckham.
Acting Governor
On the back OF this order was ludorsed
the following Executed by delivering
a true copy to Captain Bennett, officer OF
the day. in command Of troops at gate
Of capitol grounds, who represented Cen
eral n. II, Collier, absent from his com
mand," Captain Bennett received the pa !
per and promised 10 deliver same to Gen
eral Collier. Tho delivery was made a.
SEQ p. m. this Sd day OF February, 1900,
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COLUMBUS, Ohio. February s..--A dispatch
p The Dispatch from wellsville. Ohio.
seys; On late train from Ironton last
n'sht esr'e hns looking stranger evident
y u dissuiss and under severe mental
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SLAYER ACCUSES ANOTHER.
,aHses the Arrest OF Man to Whom
He Had Confessed

KINGSTON, N Y, Dec. 5.-At Frost
Valley, in Ulster county, Albert Lane was
shot and instantly killed by James Hand
ley, who confessed the crime. Before his
arrest HandIey. probably frightened at
Che confession he had made. swore out
warrant for the arrest of young N 4
named JosIyn, the very man to whom he
had made the confession. Jealousy over
. woman was the cause Of the murder.
The woman was half-sistsr OF Lane, the
murdered man, and bore the same name
Between 10 and II o'clock Monday mern-
ing Lane and Handley started out for
tramp through the woods around Frost
Valley. They had not been gone more
than fifteen minutes when tho sound of
revolver was heard Ten minutes later
Handiey met a young lad named Joslyn in
tht woods, quite near the place where
Lanes body was afterward found 70
JoSlyn H2ndley said. in answer TO q que s.
ton whether he had heard the sound. tl.5t
he had fixed" Lane. Josiyn started out
to ascertain what Handley meant and how
ne had fixed Lane
Soon afterward he came upon Lanes
dead body. lying in a pool Of blood. The
blood was ooZing from 2 gaping wound
in the side Of the head. Joslyn did not
at once report the matter for some rca=
meantime, HandIey walked over 10 Clary-
Vile in Sullivan county and appearing
before Justice Of the Peace Burch, said
that he had positive knowledge that jos
lyn had shot Lane through the head. ard
that he (Handlev), as q citizen. wanted 10
swear out warrant for Josiyns arrest
The warrant was speedily issued, and,
armed with it, Handiey started out for
Frost valley where he hunted up jOslyn
and placed him under arrest The jus
panied Handley. and Immediately en-
inquest To the jury Joslyn told OF the
conversation he had with Handiey IN the
morning. This story by Joslyn convinced
the justice and the jury and caused Hand
ley's arrest
The evidence against Handley began 10
come in. Lane and Handley had been seen
starting out together in the morning, and
Eandley had emerged from the woods
alone. man named Coons said that the
revolver which was found near Lanes
body had been loaned by him TO Handley
In the morning Handley saying that he
was anxious to go hunting. On this evil
dence Handley was held but as there was
no evidence 20 prove Joslyn's innocence
he was also held.
Handley had not been on friendly terms
for several months with Lane it is said.
Handley. It is said had frequently threat
ened to do bodily harm to Lane unless he
ceased his attentions 10 the woman. Lane
was twenty-one years old, and Handley is
about twenty-five years old. Neither. it
is said, has borne an euviable reputation