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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

Edward T. Riswck, well known and
exceedingly popular young man Just n
the prime Of life, succumbed 70 death At
the home of his uncle, Mr.. Z. 1, fansier'
in Winchester. where he was visiting,
FRIDAY morn ng. He had Just reached
the age of twenty one years.
Mr.. Riswick had gone 10 Winchester
RI visit his uncle, who formerly re-
sided in this city, three weeks ago. AZ
that time he was feeling unwell, but It did
not develop until some days later that he
Mad typhoid fever. All was done thai
was possible to save him, but death
claimed its own.
The Young man was norm twenty
years ago in Charlottesville, va. About
five years ago he accompanied his mother
TO this city. where he secured employment
in the Crawford Wooden Mills. lie was
a loom -fixer in the mills and one OF the
most popular Young men ever employed
about the place. He was young man
who was friend to everyone he met.
Quiet, unassuming, devoid OF EVIL hao-
its and industrious, is his record. his
father has been dead for a number OIL
wears and since his death the deceased
has been the principle support OF his
mother and sisters. He was a member
of the NJ. f. Church, South, leader OF the
Drum Fife and Bugle Corps, member oil
the FIRE Department, of Company 4, w.
Va. National Guards and the Sons OF Con-
federate Veterans, all of which will turn
out to pay tribute to him at the funeral
The deceased is survived by mother,
Mrs Elizabeth Riswick. one brother, MIR.
Lemuel Riswick, and two sisters, Miss
Oracle, of this city, and Mrs Hattie Bow
man, of Bridgewater, Va.
The remains were brought here on the
SIX train Saturday and taken to the
home of his mother on West John street
The funeral took place from the M
r. Church. South, Sunday afternoon al
two clock. The remains were buried
with military honors, all the organizations
of which the deceased was a member
turned out in a body to attend the III,
neral. Rev. S. CT. Ferguson conducted
the services. Interment was mace IN
Green Hill cemetery. A. kogelschatz
funeral director
MRS. RAY.
Mrs. Barbara A. Ray. died OF apopexy
Sunday night at II 40 oclocK'al lief iioiiie
in Shepherdstown, aged Is years,
months and 20 days. Mrs. Ray hac
been stricken with apoplexy three times
the last stroke resulting in her death
The second stroke she received while or
a visit to her son in this city. She is sur
vived by the following children: Mrs. J
F. Thompson, this city Mr.. Potter Kay
an employee of the Brooklyn Brass WORKS
MIR. Frank Ray, OF Richmond MIS- n
c. Shull. of Roanoke, and Mrs. John B
Black. of Thurmont, Nd The funera
took place on Wednesday.
MISS PARKS.
Miss Sarah J. Parks, sister of Mr.. Alex
Parks, of this city, died Of complication
of diseases at her home in Philadelphia
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Parks went tc
Philadelphia to attend the funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

ALBERT MOORE.
John II. WEDDELL,
John N. PARKS,
GEORGE l.. VIEWER,
CHARLES s. CROSS,
John c. KELLER,
John p. GRIMES,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

Il A little life may be sacrificed to sudden
attack of Group. if you don't have DR..
Thomas Electric Oil on hand for the
emergency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05


AttT nAmE Exposition which be he in Buffalo frM Nov 1901 cultural
ding fee qua On the SOUTH ~ ne F dM n the north ~ ph IT
h f " co IN
Twc rdcompst a eI o the Itt will represent esg
d o he harvest a ire Flor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

Constipation is cured by Hoods Pills
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
MRS. RAY.
MISS PARKS.

Miss Sarah J. Parks, sister of Mr.. Alex
Parks, of this city, died of complication
of diseases at her home in Philadelphia
Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Parks went to
Philadelphia to attend the funeral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

Irs. Pinkham's Compound.
ties, was cured of both
] am now enjoying good
Id feel very grateful for
good your medicine has
e me. Iwouldrecommend
} all women suffering as I
was"
Mrs. N. f. LACEY.
Pearl, La, writes:
"Ihave hadleucorrhma
for about twenty years.
falling of womb by spells
for ten years, and my
bladder was affected, had
backache a great deal.
! tried a number of
doctors. They would re-
lieve me for a little
while, then | would be
%worse than ever. +
\ then thought | would
= try Lydia E, pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
Eleven bottles of Com
pound and one box of
Liver Pills cured me
and | am now sound
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
CHARMING grandmother

a CHARMING grandmother
~ What pleasant influence in the house delight
full old lady in good health
Mrs MoLtE BARRIER St. James Mo-. writes: took
Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Compound during change of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

life. and have passed through that
critical period safely. suffered for
years with falling of the womb and
female weakness. AT times could
hardly stand on my feet. also had
leueorrhea. | tried several Good
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05
HEAL THFUk.
Old AGE

doctors but instead OF getting better, grew
time friend advised me try Mrs. Pnkhams Compound
did and after taking bottles was cured of both
leueorrhoa and falling of womb. now ENJOYING good
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-05-05

by druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
NEW YEARS TN PERRIN.
Ushered In With Church Bells and
the Cheers Of Thousands.

Berlin JAN l-Amid tOlling Of church
bells and cheers rising from scores of
thousands Of throats IN the dense multi
tuds Of joyous people vino crowded the
streets down town. the New Year-and
the new century, as the Germans elect
10 call lJ-came in simultaneously the
booming Of thiTty-three EunshoIs O salt
tat-on sounded from the LIsstgarte9near
the castle where Emperor William and the
CDI TeSs were receiving enthusiastic hon.
age from the representatives u a loyal
nation
1t was preceded by divine services in the
chapel Of the castle, In which their males
ties, the princes of the royal nousaLOsd
the ambassadors ministers and h5Sh dig
uitarles Joined.
At the termination Of the service the
wOTshipers proceeded TO the gorgeous
white hail Of the castle. wtich was IL
Eliminated like fairyland and decorated
with symbols t}plfylng a bright future.
When their ToaJesties arrived E corps of
trumpel6rs l-0WiEg silver instruments,
inroned an inspiring march, during which
a procession was formed with he as
sistauce of the chief court marshal Count
Won Eulenbcrg. and numerous young
pages in bright costumes Of scarlet ard
silver
Several thousand guests had been bid
den. comprising the flower OF Germany
and the gala Uniforms and decorations.
with the gorgeous costumes OF the Wom-
en-. made up a brilliant scene
After taking his seat upon the throne
Emperor William reviewed the procession
which hied rapidly past. IT was re-
marked that he smiled with particular
attention on Count BuclOw and Prince
Quite contrary to the general exDecia-
ton Ambassador " nite and Mrs. White
followed the Spanish ambassador. Senior
ton the emperor held a brief circle, but
said little.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
PROSPERITY IN GERMANY.
Financial and Commercial Interests
In Good Condition.

Berlin. Dee 3L-Since the monthly set
tlemeEt on Thursday, which passed off
smoothly. the money market has been de-
Cidedly easy. Money is now offered freely
at lower rates, London exchange declsn-
ing. Further exports of gold are i'm
probable Only 3tJJUJ Tor exports were
taken diTectly from the reicnSDaDk.
Early last week some gold was imported
The financial papers point out that the
ease with which Berlin mas passed the
close Of tho year, demonstrates the
sOliCitV Of the German money market
The explanation offered is that Germany
OOk the most correct view OF the war IN
South Africa and its effects; making pre-
TaratiOns for months against the yearly
settlement Hence. speculative engage
uents were reduced TO e. minimum.
Nevertheless IL is understood that the
demand upon the rcichsbank last week
were enormous.
the press reviews for 1883. pronounce this
the best year Germany ever nao. Ihere
has been enormous activity IN all INES,
and tho outlook is now most eAceiioilt'
The Hamburg chamber or commerce eA-
poets the boom TO be one or long conllIa-
area and believes that sudden reactlohs
are imDr0h2D-e.
on the other hand the net profits of the
wear were seriously affected by hlgn
wages. and the cost of raw material A
coal famine prevailed in western Ger
maifV and business concerns at DusSel-
GOIT nave NGULEUltN lDL DIA tliAqa4Nll ~ 80
liver empty coal cars at the mines OH
Sunday. The iron market remains firm.
Berlin dealers have raised the price OF
bars and sheets five marks.
The North German Lloyd Steamship
company has ordered Il number OF new
steamers. and is raising Its ocean meet 70
ninetv-fve vessels, the largest number
under the control OF any company IN
ths world. A school for training railway
eyperts has lust been established in EoS-
lin. Il VIII open next month
The Berliner NeUspe Nacnrichten,
after pointing out the increasing impoTta-
ton Of wood from the United States ad-
vises the Germany forestry organizations
to combine and endeavOr TO secure "a pro-
tectiye duty.
Count Arthur Won BOrnstorn. who. four
wears ago. came near marrying one Of the
harrison sisters Of vaudeville fame, mas
lust become betrOthed to the daughter Of
n wealthy manufactures. Herr Stolwerck
y,,ho las made a fortune in chocolate at
Cologne.
Emperor William during the week neS
suffef.ed somewhat from his old time ear
affection.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
WAS EXPELLED FROM CAUCUS
OHIO REPUBLICANS PUNISH
GENERAL BROWN.
He Ran As An Independent Candi-
date and His Name Was On the
Same Ticket With Mclean.

Columbus, o Dee. S1.-The Ohio
Legislature viii convene Monday and
organize The Republicans have a ma
jority in both branches. The Repub-
hcan and Democratic caueuses were
held yesterday.
The Republican senator's refused to
permit General Charles Brown, the In
dependent senator from Hamilton
county, to participate in their caucus.
He was present when the latter opened
hut was requested TO retire and did so
amid an ominOus silence.
The scene when General Brown was
expelled was impressive. Senator Nip
pert offered a. resolution to the effect
that all senators except those elected
on the Republican ticket, be excluded
from the deliberations Of the senators.
He said it was his duty TO oppose the
presence OF General Charles Z. Brown,
an independent Republican senator
from Hamilton county. This was
caucus Of Republicans ana only Re
publicans were competent to take part
in it.
This brought Senator Brown to his
f0et, ana, hObbling onto the floor, sup
ported on crutches, he began 20 speak
in his defense. He said he was Re
publican on all party questions, and as
SOO0 q RepuDlicdn as the man VINO
offered the resolution.
II die not vote for John R. Mclean
or any man on the Democratic ticket"
he said THAT is wei understood. I
was -.0t a Democrat then. I am net one
1low"
Senator Nippert displayed "a copy Of
the ballot voted in Hamilton county
last fall. He read the name of Senator
Brown along with that of John r.
Mclean. The senator said that it was
on account Of the action of Senator
Brown and others that Mel can carried
Hamilton county in November.
General Brown acknOWled5 ed that
the head Of the ticket was Democratic,
but that he did not vote for Mclean.
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed and Mr. Brown Immediately re-
tired.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
TO ExTERMINATE PESTS.
stockman Of Wyoming Suggests a
Novel Plan.
fspecial Id The Herald.)

Laramie. WyO., Dec. d--A prominent
stockman Of this county mas conceived
somewhat novel idea in connection with
the war being waged against the wild AMI
mails of the western ranges. lie would
have the national government take charae
of the matter and TO pay The bounty on
ALI animals killed. To do this the govern
rlent could set aside a quantity OF pubic
land in the several states affected, TO be
leased the lease money to be placed IN
fund for the payment of the DountleS.
The law would be general IN It's operation
over the states affected, and he would
Rave ths bounty sufficiently high 30 work
an determination of the pests s-7read Of
tina animals eEterminating the -- ana
sheep as they are now 5oins , de-
partn1eut of agriculture IS suee-- Ia as
the proper department TO take chrSe Of
the work.
In wyoming there is no reason why the
rilan should not work web. A million acres
81 land could be rented without any tTou-
HE an 3 cents per acre. This would give
$50 600 per annum for bounty purposes, OF
a little over 5000 more than IS now being
expended by the state. As there are about
20 Coo 600 acres of unoccupied lands IN the
state 055 coo acres would hardly be MISS
ed from the public domain.
Whatever is done in the matter or WOit
determination the action should be unit
ed among the stockmen Of Colorado, Ne
braska. Utah, Wyoming, idaho and Nom
tana-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
OPPOSED TO THE TREATY.
Campaign In Paris Against Franco
American Agreement.

Campaign In Paris Against Franco
American Agreement.
Paris, Dec. a.-A stiT campaign
against the Franco-American CONNER
cial treaty is about TO be opened by the
parliamentary opposition to the gov
eminent, and by the agriculturalists.
fssDite the favorable report of the Gus
toms committee, a hostile current has
become manifest among the deputies
VINO represent the agricultural constit-
uencies, as well Is those who sit for
certain Industrial centers. against sew
eraI clauses OF the treaty
A majority of the agricultural organs
have protested against granting the
United States the minimum tariff,
while manufacturers Of farming imple-
ments. cyNles and machinery are deeply
disturbed over the advantages accord
ed to their American competitors by the
treaty. This anxiety is shared by the
oil seed industry.
The outcome of this feeling is a mo-
ton to be submitted to the chamber
Of deputies by members specially inter
ested for the DcstDOnement of ratifica-
tiCn until the alleged Objectionable
causes have been eliminated or modi-
fed Mr. Emile Chevallier, deputy for
Beauvais. one Of the supporters Of the
motion, said, in the course Of an inter-
view today, that 10y. consuming TO a re-
ductiOn Of duties on vegetable oils, the
advocates of the treaty were seriously
iniuring the whole body OF agricultural
lists particularly those in Picardy and
Normandy, where Cola IS an important
product The deputy declared that a
reduction of protective duties by 20 per
cent meant q hard blow to thousands
Of French farmers.
NJ. Destournelles, one of whose hob
bies it is to point out the American
peri" said: More than ever do see
the danger to Europe in the extensive
Industrial development Of the United
States. More than ever do / fear the
american peril, and the yellow peril.
However, do not consider the erection
Of a protection barrier to be the best
dyke against inundatiOn by American
produces. We would make more Ell
fective resistance by improving cur ma
tlonal production, and organizing it on
better lines "
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01

must have been robbed daily for some
time of from $4,000 to $50 009. 1t is
not believed, however, in officici. circles
that Senior Arostegui has been Sllilty
Of any irregularity, although sufficient
evidence has been laid before Col
lector Bliss to warrant his suspension
pending Investigation
Every effort continues to be made
by the friends of the accused ap-
praisers to have the charges against
them suppressed and it is believed that
the culprits endeavored to have Senior
ArOstegui arrested, believing that his
cousin. Senor Quesada. has influence
enough in Washington to secure a dis
continuance of the prosecution and
that he would exercise this influence
more readily if his relative We're sup
posed to be involved
The more the government representa-
tives look into the frauds, the worse
they appear to be Apparently a large
majority of the Havana merchants
have been mixed up in a Wholesale
cOuSoir2cV.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
RECRUITING IS GOING ON.
Great Activity Among the Irish In
New York.

treat ACTIVITY Among the 1I1Sn II
New York.
New York, Jan THE World says:
Recruiting for South Africa is going
on secretly but with great activity
among the Irish volunteers of this and
ether nearby cities. That several mem
bers of the Volunteers, which IS a
branch of the Gamma Gael. are already
in the Boer country preparing for the
reception of recruits is well understood.
There has been a great demand for
drill regulations Of the United States
army from Irish societies, ano one firm
in this city that publishes these regu-
lations has filed large orders within
the last few days. A prominent mem
Der of the Clan ma Gael said yester-
day:
Never have the Irishmen in Amer
lea had so powerful a military force
behind them as has been given by the
volunteer organization.
What is the estimated strength OF
the volunteers in America" he was
asked.
From the latest returns I should
say about 22.000, most of whom are IN
the larger cities"
Colonel Lynch. commander OF the
Irish volunteers, was very non-com-
municative when asked about the con-
nection of the volunteers with the
/ ROeF war
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
mcARrHY-WILLIAMs MILL.
Much Interest In the Coming Fight
at Eureka
Especial to The Herald.)


Eureka. Dec 31--Yesterday morning
Jerry Mccarthy, who is booked for a
tventy-round glove contest with Charlie
Williams on tna 18th OF January accom-
uanied by his trainer Nike Murray. came
down from Butte MCnt., and VIII remain
in Eureka until after the fight. McCaFlny
is at present ID fair condition ana came
here to get acclimated. and his trainer
expects to have him in shape TO make me
fight Of his life by. the 18TH.
Mccarthy is well known IN eureka NY
ing fought a twenty-five-rOund draw win
Young Thomas here on the 18TH or lasl
July He has been the winner or several
hard fights throughout Montana, and by
his clean cool fighting. has made many
friends among the sporting men ana du-
mirers of the manly art.
Charlie Williams came TO TINS camp sew
eraT months ago. practically stranger.
b1f readily secured hackers for boxing
contest with Young Ihomas, ana sue
ceeded in putting his man TO steep IN the
fbirteenth round. Having besteG InOmaa,
whom Mccarthy fought, Williams IS con-
fidasnt of winning the fight. The contest
viii be for $50 a side. the winner 70 TAKE
the entire gate receipts
According TO the articles OF agfeeIsleill
If both men are on their feet at the emu
of the twentieth round the reIeree can
not give a decision o.
This fight has been hanging nre Iof q
number Of months, and mas already
aroused considerable interest throughout
the state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
BUILDING OF VESSELS.
There We're 954 Constructed In the
United States During Year 1893.

United States During Year 1899.
washington, Dec. 31-The total num-
Der of vessels built and officially num-
bered by the bureau of navigation dur
ing the calendar year just closed was
s54. of 267, 642 gross tons, compared
with $50, of 237. 600 gross tons for the
year 1895 Steam vessels built during
1893 numbered 421 Of 1G0,1S2 gross tons,
CempalEed with $50. of 169,6 02 gross tons
for 1898 Sail vessels numbered 5S3, Of
u .507 gross tons. compared with 4O5, Of
67,993 gross tons for 1888.
The increase is almost wholly on the
Atlantic and Gulf coasts, where SOS
vessels. of 163. 519 gross tons were bulls,
compared with 53S vessels Of Sc, COS
gross tons for 1898. On the Pacific
coast only ia vessels. Of z0807 gross
sons were built, compared with 24G, of
81 923 gross tons for the previous year
Ttis falling OFF ia construction on the
Pacific voast in spite Of the fact that
the Alaskan trade next year VIII be
very large. is due partly 10 the belief
that American merchant vessels hither-
To employed as transports to Manila
VIII be released and enter the COaSting
trade ia the spring
Construction on the lakes comprised
seventy vessels. Of 1904 gross tons.
compared Hith siXty-siX. Of 15,06I gross
tosls for 1898; on the Mississippi and
western rivers. 1I2. of 1882 gross tons.
compared with III, Of 1895 gross tons
for 1898.
The total output for the United
Kingdom for the year has not been
ascertained, but it viii exceed 744
steamships. of ]. 1868, $40 gross tons. all of
which were steel. built during 1898.
The returns for the first six months of
the fiscal year show the construction in
the United States of so vessels, Of 49,
4s1 gross tons, compared with 511 ves-
sells. OF 130154 gross tons for the cor
responding six months Of the previous
fiscal year.
None Of the foregoing figures include
unrigged barges and canal boats. In
clu6ing these, She total dOcumented
tonnage built in the United States dur
ing the current fiscal year bids fair
70 be somewhat over 300 600 gross tons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
DROWNED IN BATH TUB.
Tragic Death Of Young Newspaper
Reporter in San Francisco.

Tragic Death Of Young Newspaper
Reporter in San Francisco.
san Francisco. Dec. 31-Hilliard F.
johnson. a reporter on the Chronicle
was found dead in a. bath tub at his
lodgings yesterday morning. The tub
was fun Of water and appearances in
dicated that Johnson had tainted and
fallen into the water. This theory is
supported by the fact that his feet were
eucased in a pair OF slippers and the
bath towels had recently been used,
while his clothes were lying across a
chair III his bedroom. adjoining thi
bath re0m. He was also known TO have
been a sufferer from heart disease.
johnson came to San Francisco with
the Kansas volunteers as the repre-
sentative Of the Kansas City Star
and after the regiment started for
Manila, he secured a position on she
Chronicle through VIII A. Snow, who
had known him i'm the east. Snow was
drowned while attempting TO board the
transport Tartar, with the Kansas
troops aboard. two months ago.
snow at the time OF ms death was
Wa1er front reporter for the paper, and
johnson succeeded him. Now by a
peculiar coincidence Johnson is also q
victim Of accidental drowning. he
was q years Old and unmarried. His
fsther resides at Walnut Creek, Contra
Costa county, in this state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-01
TO ASSIST THE Beers.
Leading Irish Society Of Toledo, o.,
Inaugurates Movement.

Toledo o., Dec. 81 The Robert En-
NETT club, a leading Irish society Of To-
ledO, has inaugurated a movement to
assist the Beers. This club, in 1885, or
gained the Emmett guards and offer
ed their services for the war with
Spain At a secret meeting last night
resolutions were adopted pledging
financial and moral support to the
Beers and offering men if required.
Fifty-five volunteers offered their ser
vices, ''in any emergency in which Eng
land is involved" Only single men with
no one depending upon them for sup
port are accepted.
Mr.. Edward Waters. president Of the
club, is authority for the statement that
the organization has arms for all who
volunteered, should arms be needed.
Asked about the rumors Of an invasion
of Canada, Mr. Waters said:
when the orders come. it will be our
duty to obey. We have advices that
French and Irish-Canadians are in "a
vor Of independence, but this comes to
US Indirectly"
1t s claimed that the movement is
being directed by Irish-Americans OF
rational reputation, one of whom, it IS
announced. win visit Toledo during the
wees.