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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-16
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Mammals gone to get an ak
To smash rummie's bar to bits!
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Eggs and butter are scarce.
A bell always does as it is tolled.
Did you get chrome of yourself?
Time will tell--on 80 days note.
Carve robbers usually charge stiff
prices.
The jailor must expect to have felons
on his hands.
No man isn't so sharp that there
isn't sharper.
Miss Ida Lynch is visiting friends
in Cumberland.
The cold weather is causing suffer
ing in the State.
The baseball pitcher is a power be-
hind the thrown.
Extensive repairs are being made tc
the G. 81 o. Canal.
AT least the peach crop has not
been reporte@ frozen.
The average lazy man thinks him.
self great politician.
Stimulants seldom hurt man--it
he leaves them alone.
The society bud looks forward to a
ROSY future after Lent
The rubber trust should have nc
difficulty in expanding.
The long cutaway coat is to be the
spring fashion for men.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Ridge
way, OF Ridgeway, a son.
Let those who growl at the cold
remember their next July.
Messrs. Aaron T. Hess and son Ed.
ward are i'll with the grip
Probably its many feet enable the
gas bill to run up rapidly.
The Potomac at Williamsport is
frozen from shore to shore.
Miss Belle Stewart left Wednesday
ON visit to Youngstown, o.
Mary Neff of Piedmont died from
commissions caused by freight.
The G. V. is cutting and storing
ice along the line of the road.
The temperature it Fort Egbret,
Alaska is 6S degrees below zero.
Rev H. III. Wyer, an aged Baptist
minister, died in Warrenton. Va.
Miss Carrie Busch, of HaSerstown,
is visiting friends in Martjnsburg.
The birth stone for February is the
Amethyst, signifying true love-.
Near Thatcher, w. Va, William
Garrison shot and killed John Ray.
Mr.. VIM. L. Boak, who has been
very ill with fever is able to be out.
As producer of genuine and un-
rivaled freaks, Kansas beats the world.
A new eight-day clock has been
hung in the lobby of Hotel Berkeley.
The telegraph department of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad has just
been moved into new quarters on the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-16

IuFe6 new DrlUES ATTENDED, service
in one Of the churches Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. Scott Mason left Tuesday
on short visit to his mother at Paw
Paw
The first street lighting in this
country was done in New York in
1897.
The Farmers Advocate, Charles
Town was sold to j. 7. Engle for
81, $50.
Miss Hose Of Piedmont is visiting
Miss Nellye Shriver of North Queen
street.
Miss Mamie Armstrong, of N. Cen
ter street is confined to the house by
illness.
The cost of lighting the city for
December was S34l. n for January,
$341. So
Miss Hessen, of Michigan, is here
on visit to her brother Mr.. H. O..
Hessen
The fellow who wears glasses
doesn't always make spectacle of
himself.
Women folks are rejoiced to hear
that the new spring hat will be light
weight.
Mr.. Taylor H. Jefferson clerk at
the Continental, is the proud father
of son.
Ms. Nation is not superstitious.
She doesn think its bad luck to break
mirror
The G. V. r. r. Co. is storing 10
car loads of oil in its new house at
Winchester.
! Miss Jane Colston was the guest of
DR.. and Mrs. John Harrison, Berke-
ley Springs.
Col. John f. Stanb, the veteran dry
goods salesman was in his native town
on business.
Miss Amelia Boak visited Miss
Katie Seibert, at Middlewav, Jeffer-
son County.
Isn't it wonder that some doctors
have so much patience with impati-
ent patients?
Capitalists are forming stock COM
pany to establish another brewery at
Cumberland
Miss Sadie German, of Cumberland
is visiting Miss Naomi Taylor North
Queen street.
There's one thing about castles in
the air. You don't have to pay any
rent for them.
Miss Anna Province of Baltimore,
spent Sunday as the guest of Miss
Carrie Young.
| George Answers, G. V. brakeman,
was badly squeezed between cars at
Chambersburg.
The saloon of Milton Tice, at Big
Pool, was robbebd of $35 worth of
liquor and cigars.
On Friday remember the Maine, .
that proud ship that rode the waves
in Havana harbor.
| DIR. Jno. w. Hickman, a native of
Hampshire county, committed suicide
at Covington, Va.
The condition of Mr.. Howard Roush,
who has been suffering from relapse
is much improved.
The ice harvesting has been resum-
ed and doubtless the full crop will be
gathered this year.
After an idleness of several weeks
the Cement Mills below Shepherds
town resumed work.
A man must apply to the court to
change his name. All girl has to
do is to get married.
Mrs. W. E. Tebo and son Berkeley,
of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. /. w.
Taylor, Queen street.
Mr.. Joseph Artz. who is employed
at Bakerton by S. A. Westenhaver,
spent Sunday in town,
20, 200 speckled trout and 5000 rain
bow trout will be put lin the streams
of Frederick county, Md.
Mrs. Mary McA,ney. of Shepherds
town, is visiting her friend, Mrs. K.
V. Watson on Martin street.
Miss Nellie b. Myers who attends
school at Wilson College, Chambers
burg, spent Sunday at home.
Mr. Robert HI. Stweart returned to
school at Baltimore Monday after
spending a week at home.
Mr. H. A. Riddle, General Passen-
ger Agent of the Cumberland Valley
Railroad, was in town today.
Mr.. James Janaey, son of Mr.. Jno
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
LETTER FROM BRICK MEETING
HOUSE,

On "Wednesday last, Nelly Moore. an
old colorcd woman. died near Lombard
vile, iii this county: her age is variouSly
estimated from 10 to 1874 years.
We have bee" favored by visits from
several of the candidates of both parties.
TAe Hon. Alexander Evans made Il
short stray and circuit through this pIr1
of the county; his prospects are "Xtrcnl-
ely ilattcrin&. and this district will. with
ont doubt, rive him II very handsome
jNajority. Mr.. Ean1ivcr was here at tn"
same timr-hr looked little out of his
clement or. rs if he conscious rfIat the
friends Of Mr. .Iannry We're too numrr.
Vu>, and too firm, TO ensure him much
success of ENCOURAGEMENT here. If the
day bc fair there will he Il good vote
ont, as there is much interest felt in the
coming elections.
The late tragedy Al ChriStiana, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
FALL SPECIALS.

Soft Gray Blankets, strict, iirsts YOU will
need them these cool nights, only 30 cents
each.
Atwood Sackir2 % inches wide, In all the
new shades. rs ceLts per yard.
Wool Suiting, SO inches wide, in Plain,
Mixed and Plaid, % cents per yard
Black Serge, in Cheviot effect, 40 inches
wide, so cents Per yard.
Eclipse Flanrels for Waists, very pretty
patterns and colortugs, 16 cents per yard
Striped Skir,iug, cents per yard
Boys School CIotbirR in Blue and Mixed
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
NEW pOST-DFEICE

y new post-oncr has been established
at Lombar'lytllc, in this county, some
three miles from the Brick Meeting
HouS", from which place it is supplied
by weekly mail. Mr.. Addison Long is
the postmaster.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28

from Rock Springs. And on Saturday,
the 9th inst. the Methodist Protcstants
commence one at the same place. Ever
since harvest the various religious de-
nominations have kept the ncghborhood
i'll blaze with canp-mrctingS. protract-
cd meetings. etc, but the sinners. | be-
licvr. have become GoSpr-haltcncd for
they appear be- about as numerous as
ever.
Game is plrnticr this Sr:hson than it
has been for some time. On every side
can he heard the whistle of the Lar.
fridge and the scream OF the blue jay
and the flicker; but the spOrtSm are
out popping away, and spreading de-
StruCtion among them.
w T. T.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28

tolors, Il so per suit aud upwards.
For men We hhve.a line Of Keystone Pants,
equal to custom made goods, at much less
cost.
Remnants of l2l. cent White Muslin. 8
cents per yard.
Table Linen. "a inches, % cents per yard
&c inches. 80 cents per yard
iard.wide Unblearhed Sheetng. cents
per yard.
Fancy Outing Flannel for Night Dresses,
cents per yard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
ACCIDENT.

We regret to learn thlt Mr. Jane, $.
Mitchell, one of our candidates for House
of Delegates, had his foot badly injured
by a thrcshng machine, which may Pre-
won't him from visiting his friends
through the coUuty.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
+ RE.

Some frame buildings attached to the
fulfMcc of the M"SSrS. Whitaker, at
PrElcipio, together with several hundred
bushels of coal, We're destroyed by fire
last week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
Company c Reunion.

NOTICE--Thc surviving members OF Com
rany G, Second Delaware Infantry, are re-
uuested TO meet in e-union in the Armory of
Company f, NJ. n. G. at Elkton, Nd. on We'd
ncsday October Ii. 1901. ut II O'Clock m
CAPT. JOHN G.. SHIPPERS,
ColOra, Md.
JOEL l.. LACY,
Oxford, Pa.
JAMES l.. GIBBS,
Collingswood. n. j.
SeptcS-3t Committee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28

MIR. Jacob Johnson of the Fountain
Inn. shot los rail. on one tide. one day
last week. Crest quantities of them are
shot daily during their short stay in our
MARSHES
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
TIE OLDEST lNHABITANT.

Nellie Moore. an OLD black woman who
lived near the Brick Meeting House. in
this county. died last week. aged 100
years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
A. W. GLEASON,
ySEA Il.f
Reward.

Two hundred 5000 dollars reward will be
paid for the arrest and conv1ci ion OF party or
parties cutting or interfering with wires
belonging to the undersigned Company.
MARYLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANY OF BALTIMORE CITY.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28

LETTER FROM THE OCTORARO.
The evangelical MrthodStS have bc"l
holding pr"tactri meeting the early
part of tn" week, IL the woods ncur
"Cropkcd Tree" about Il mile and ahalf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Onc Star Traction Engine, Ave
horse power. New American Thrcsher and
Columbia Hay Press.
T. b. MACKIE,
may25-tf Lewisvilic, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-09-28
For SALE.

A car load of sheep at Akin. Md.
Sept %, | wk, e. M. HINES
The sun., 1901-04-03
HERO OF THE BOERS.
Gen. Christian De Wet Is a MANY.
Sided Character.
He Is Brave, Agile and Full of Quiet
IIumor-Hns n Gentle Disposition,
But Frequently Displays vio-
lent Temper.

The meager dispatches which come
to us from South Africa give but lit
tie insight into the character of the
man whose name is daily associated
with all the great events now occur
ring in that country, writes Howard
G. Hillegas, in the Worlds Work. To
the majority of people the name De
Wet is suggestive of the quixotic; he
appears to us in the light of a char
acter in fiction rather than as a
man of present action; his work is
so remarkable that we can hara Z
credit to his age.
Since the beginning of the war al
most every British general and sol
dier in South Africa has at one time
or another been bent upon the cap
ture of this one man. A half-score
of times the ending of the pursuit
has been clearly defined, yet invari-
ably he has escaped from the encir-
cling Gordon of men and guns. He
has outfought, outwitted and out
generated his opponents at every
turn. He has done even more than
escape from his pursuers. He has
made more than 5000 prisoners OF
war, he has destroyed many millions
of dollars worth of his enemy's mu.
nitions, he and his small army OF TO-
900 men have subsisted for more
than six months exclusively on the
food and ammunition taken in bat
tie, and, more than all, he has re-
iuvenated cause that seemed to be
lost beyond reclaim when Pretoria
fell into British hands.
In personal appearance Gen. Dewet
is easily surpassed by every burghel
in his commandos. In searching fol
the commander-in-chief of the forces
one would choose everyone else first
He is not as tall as the average Boer
and he is much less handsome. Usu
ally his clothing is as ragged as thai
of the poorest buryher, and when IL
is astride of his favorite old horst
the commandant-general is an o5
The sun., 1901-04-03

iect of pity rather than of admira-
ton. This is the result of his habit
of exchanging articles OF clothing
with those of his men who appeal to
him for new outfits. Tt is one of his
ways of retaining the affection of his
men, and it is only by ties of affec-
tion that they are bound to him. Sew
tinctive uniforms with little gilt
stars on the coat collars to indicate
their rank; De Vets black feather is
his only badge of authority.
Gen. De Wet is many sided man.
Although he has most gentle dis
position, he frequently displays a VI
olent temper. He is the intimate
friend of all the men in his com
mandos, yet when there is a duty for
them to perform he is cuttingly stern
with them, and temporarily there is
wide gulf between them. For many
wears before the war he was the
most bitter Anglophobe in the Free
State ruad; now as soon as British
soldier falls into his hands he will in
sist that the prisoner have the best
treatment that it is possible to give
him. While forming the plans for
battle movement he discusses the
subject thoroughly with anybody and
| everybody, but as soon as he COM
mences to carry the plan into eff
feet he becomes dumb and refuses to
disclose his purposes even to his
most trusted lieutenants. Although
he relishes victory as keenly as
anyone, he will not allow one of his
burghers to cheer or display other
signs of joy after battle is won.
/ Unschooled in the tactics of war, he
is master tactician; born outside
the breastworks of civilization, he is
noble in manner and department.; a
/ bitter enemy of the British, yet he is
n stanch admirer of their capapble
men. De Wet is rough, honest, and
fearless, a devoted friend and a
yengeful enemy; he is a marvellous
anachronism as warrior. At Lind
lev. he ordered his brother, Gen. Pc
ter De Wet, to move his commando to
certain position. The brother
questioned the advisability of the
movement and the commandant-gen-
eral promptly appointed another
general to take his place, whereapor
Peter De Wet surrendered to the
British.
BY his men the general is regarde;
as the greatest humorist in the com
mandos, and they are constantly en-
ioying his jokes.
The sun., 1901-04-03
fIow's This?

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not be COED by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. II. tlts.NEY & CO., Props, To-
ledo, O.
We, the Il ilersigned, have known #.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business TRANSACTIONS and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o. WALDING, KIN
NAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
netting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The sun., 1901-04-03
MUSIC AND DRAMA
CoRsE PAXTON co.

"Only farmers Daughter" was the
attraction of the Corse Payton Stock
Company at the Grand Opera House last
night. The play was executed as only a
Payton company can. A very strong
cast with Edna Earle Linden in the lead
ing role. Miss Linden is new to Will
mingtonians, but in her first appearance
she demonstrated that she is decidedly
able and clever actress.
Mr.. Corbett and Miss Dora Lombard
are so we'll known here that they nee
no introduction. "Dick" Crolius, the
comedian, is as funny as ever. Other
members of thu company are equally
good. The specialties and illustrated pi ].
lures are of the best to be obtained. In
fact everything is up to the Payton stanI
ard. Tonight "a Desperate Game" will
be the card, and at this afternoons matt
nee 'The Runaway Wife,"
The sun., 1901-04-03
The Town at Night.

Through all the busy day of toll and striv-
ing,
How selfish seems the town;
A place of heartless plotting and contriv-
ing
To crush our best thought down.
But oh. believe 1t not. this cruel seeming,
For when the home-lights shine,
unnumbered beacons through the darkness
cleaning,
The town becomes divine.
This is its life; not of days fierce endeavor,
But of the sweet nights peace;
And OF Its coming dream the toilers ever,
When the days war shall cease;
The gentle time of the souls true refining.
When God starlights heavens dome,
And the great town, each hearth love-
star shining,
Is consecrate to home
Ripley d. Saunders, in ST. Louis Republic.
The sun., 1901-04-03
THE PRINCESS CHIC.

"The Princess Chic" which exploits
Marguerite Sylvia as star, is coming to
the Opera House on April 30. The good
thingsipromised are most charming
and pretty prima donna, company OF
sterling lyric artists to the number of 80,
a chorus on which the management
brags for voice and looks, surprisingly
beautiful outlay of scenery and costumes
and enhancing music. The story o.
'srhe Princess Chic takes place in the
time of Charles the Bold of Burgundy,
who as we'll as Louis NJ plays a promi-
nent part in the piece. "fhe Princes
Chic" makes toys oi the hearts of both.
The sun., 1901-04-03
DOCKSrADER,S.

Allen and Delm ain in comedy sketch
entitled "Never Again. Gordon, Vidocq
and Haverey in sketch Q titled 1.-TWO
Strings to Her Bow" and Leroy and LIE.
vanion, gretesque French acrobats. fur.
nish three of the star features of this
weeks program at Manager Dockstader's 8
playhouse. The bill is not lacking in
any way, and from the excellent charac.
ter of the comedy which predominates
it is attracting large audiences.
The sun., 1901-04-03
Dover to be Dog Ridden.

Dover, Del, April 2.-The Town Coun-
Gil has tahen radical measures to id
Dover OF useless dogs, and thus prevent
rabid CANNES from running at large.
Mary Clendaniel, aged II years, who
was bitten by mad dog, has been taken
to the Pasteur Institute, at Baltimore,
for treatment. She is the latest victim
The Council at its meeting last night,
adopted an ordinance appointing deg
catcher, and providing for the dispatch
ing OF the stray animals caught.
The sun., 1901-04-03
May Have New Officers.

1t is understood that the appointments
of secretary OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment and street commissioner under
Democratic management will be held off
until the city election in June. Leslie Y
Christy, assistant secretary OF the board,
it is said, is slated to succeed Secretary
Harvey J. Wiley, present incumbent
Patrick Nearys name is mentioned
prominently to succeed Frank w. Pier
son as street commissioner.
The sun., 1901-04-03
University Extension Meeting.

A meeting OF the local branch of the
Chicago University Extension was held
at No. school on Monday evening. The
Rev. William F. Lewis, graduate of
Oxford University, consented to become
the regular instructor. The study Egypt
ian history was resumed and three
papers were read, one by Miss Anna 7.
Lincoln and another by William T.
Morris.
The sun., 1901-04-03
n.rmer In CeIluIoid Combs.

A celluloid comb, worn by Miss
Mary Doyle, of Birmingham, Ala
caused the loss of her hair and seri-
Gus scalp burns. She fell asleep near
blazing fire, when the comb eN-
ploded, causing the injuries above
stated.
The sun., 1901-04-03
WILBUR OPERA COMPANY

Hosts Of pretty giIls, shapely figures,
dashing costumes, catchy music and a
large vaudeville Offering are some of the
features that will mark the production OF
the Wilbur Opera Company at the Grand
Opera House the first five days OF next
week The engagement here will be un-
der the personal direction OF Miss Maud
Daniels, who is sole lessee and manager
of the company. Prices popular.
The sun., 1901-04-03
PowtIer PIant Rurned.

One of the buildings at the smokeless
powder plant of the E. l. DUPONT de Ne
mours & Co., at Carney 8 Point, N. j.,
across the river, was burned yesterday
morning, but did not result in very
great loss to the company. There was
no explosion and no one was injured.
The sun., 1901-04-03
For a Postoffice Policeman.

Postmaster Hugh @. Browne made ap-
plication to the Board OF Police Com
missioners yesterday to have Neyin M.
Clowney, the night fireman, commits
stoned a special policeman. in order that
he can arrest any lawbreakers found in
the vicinity of the Federal Building at
night.
The sun., 1901-04-03
5TI5siTT
NO Trouble to CLASSIFY.

It has been decided that horses
and mules are not contraband of
war. Anyone who is at all familiar
with the animal would not hesitate,
however, to declare the mule bel
ligerent.
The sun., 1901-04-03
Additional Locals.
Died ofConsumption. Of

On Monday afternoon, Joseph Land
kamer, aged 10 years, died of consump-
tion at the Delaware Hospital. Two
years ago he left his home in Williams
port, Pa, and had been wandering most
OF the time since then. The body will be
bur ed at Cathedral cemetery. Deceased
has brother living in Philadelphia, who
came to Wilmington yesterday 10 ar
range ior the funeral.
The sun., 1901-04-03
Religious Census or Wilmington.

Under the auspices of the City Sunday
School Union religious census of Will.
mington will be taken. The time for TAX.
ing the census has not been fixed, but
arrangements are being made to begin
work in the next few weeks The details
are in charge of the executive committee
of the city association.
The sun., 1901-04-03
Lively Little Negro Girl,

Fanny Payne, a ten-year-old negro
girl, at Perry, Ga, committed q
theft, and because her two younger
brothers refused to agree not to tell
ON her she pitched them into well
30 feet deep.
The sun., 1901-04-03
Pension for James @. Adams,

Col. John Wainwright has obtained a
pension for James G. Adams, Co. E, 80 il
Pennsylvania Volunteers, residing il
this Guy, OF $8 a month, from September
10, 1907. Mr.. Adams also served in Co.
M, 1lth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and
in Go. d, 20th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
The sun., 1901-04-03
A Wonderful Cure.
Howard, Pa, June 81, 1000

Howard, Pa, June 81, 1900.
To U. S. Army and Navy Tablet Co.,
No. II East 18th ST., N. Y.
Sirs-I again write to you and you
can make any use Of this letter that you
choose. Iwrote you some time ago that
my wife was great sufferer from her
stomach and that your Tablets We're
doing her very much good. | want to
tell you now that my wife appears to
be entirely cured after taking your Tab
lets less than months at an expense
to me of not over ST. 90 whereas have
in the last IS years spent several hun
dred dollars for doctors and medicines
which did not do her any good. en-
close you So. 90 for which kindly send
me Tablets They are not for myself,
my wife not requiring any more; they
are for friends Of mine.
WILLIAM r. HOPKINS.
For sale at all Druggists or sent post
paid for IS cts.
The sun., 1901-04-03

George A. Willis has announced his
candidacy for the Democratic nomination
FOR City Council from the First ward.
The sun., 1901-04-03
HELP WANTED.

tXy ANTED-Wh and coored men for farm
w work. white man and son IL years of
age warts farm work and live in tenant house.
Good places ready for cooks aud houe girls,
90 50 per week. Apply at Wilmington Intelli-
gence Office, 800 Sbipley street.
The sun., 1901-04-03

"A. ANTED-.FiIst class cuttsr. Apply PEN
w MOCK & CO.. Fifth and Market Streets
The sun., 1901-04-03

Tenant of No. Ward, Insane Asy-
lum--We like you better than the last
chap we had.
New Curate-Indeed! I'm glad of
that, but why?
Because you seem like one
Of us.-Ally Sloper.
The sun., 1901-04-03
ChiffOnierS.

this good lot back January until
$780, $l4O0
The sun., 1901-04-03

BY his men the general is regarded
as the greatest humorist in the com
mandos, and they are constantly en-
loving his Jokes.