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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Corbett 10 Spar before Kaiser.

New York, June thames J, Corbett
has an engagement TO demonstrate the
manly art of self defense before the
strenuous emperor of Germany. Cor
bett will also show other royalties, in
Guiding the king of England. how to hit
and get away. Corbett will be the first
man who has been prizehghter to be
thus honored by crowned heads, al
though King Edward before he came to
the throne was not averse TO seeing two
good men maui each other and shook
hands with John l.. Sullivan, who, be
ing good American. thought he was
honoring the prince.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

New DIRK, June Ga verdict of SILL
coo was awarded yesterday in the cir
cult court before Judge Neyins in Jer-
sey City in the suit of Miss Ellen Doug
lass Mcdonald of oxford. ~ ",
against the Lackawanna railroad. Miss
McDonald's leg was broken in six
places and she was otherwise hurt in a
collision of trains at Paterson, N. r.. on
Thanksgiving day, 1899. The company
had already paid surgeons bills Of
$1,000 and has accepted the verdict.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

West Point. ~ V, June 6.--Two ca
diets. members OF the second class have
been summarily dismissed from the
United States Military academy. They
are Stephen Il. Werner Of Syracuse and
Charles $, Perry OF Iowa, They We're
court martialed upon charge of lIav-
Ing falsely obtained permission TO leave
the post This permission having been
granted them, they We're subsequently,
detected by an army officer drinking at
a bar in Newburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Guevarra, adjutant to General Cables,
had three hours interview with
Aguinaldo in Manila on Monday, He
said General Cables did not believe
that Aguinaldo had been captured and
consequently issued proclamation
characterizing Aguinaldo's address to
the Filipino people as an American
trick. Aguinaldo, through Guevarra,
advised Cables to surrender inlmedi-
ately.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
A Trade In part.

Victoria, II. G., June 6.--The steamer
Empress of Japan brings story from
Nagasaki that in return for an ice free
port In Korea fNEasampho and Port
Lazareff are mentioned Russia offers
to give Dalney or Port Arthur TO ia
pan. The Nagasaki press saws II has
this information from most reliable au-
thority st tladiyos. ok
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
senator Plates Niece WEEDS.

Ring anton, n. ", June 6.-Society
bees are buzzing over the secret we'd
ding Of Miss Anna H., the niece of Unit
ed States Senator r. G. Plat and n
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Il. Il. Plat of
Owego, n. ", to William Klein, 20
years old. employed in the Champion
Wagon works. of which Senator Plat
is president. The bride is 43 years old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

New York, June 6.-The records of
the Roland b. Molineux case. single
volume of 3.405 pages. were sent to the
court of appeals at Albany early last
night by express The volume is foot
thick and contains the entire record Of
the trial and includes 157 half tone ex-
hibitS used IN the case. 1t is the largest
book ever made in criminal case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Washington, June 6.~-The civil serv-
Ice commission has decided that under
the opinions rendered by the supreme
court Porto Ricans are citizens Of the
United States and ms such ARE eligible
for appointment IA the einsstt'ed sserv-
Ice. They will hereafter he given exam
nations BY tie commission when seek
Ing TO obtain positions In the various
executive departments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
voLoDYovsKl WINS DERBY.
Captures Blue ribbon OF the Turf
For w. G. whitney.

tHf w. ". " htthFE-
London. June 6. The first Derby Of
the century is already called the Amer
lean Derby. The race was won by
Nolodvovski. owned by W. G. whitney,
an American millionaire, but, more
than that, il showed in great field OF
p horses that every jockey adopted the
american short stirrup horsemanship
that was SO ridicued until Tod Sloan
made II all conguering against the
backward Newmarket style. Yet IL was
4 popular victory. volodyovski was
rheered when young Whitney led him
ia.
a number OF Americans saw Mr..
Nhitney's horse win. Harry Payne
Whitney and Vernon Fl. Brown were
noticed in the crowd. w. 4. oliver Of
New York had a large party in his pri-
sate brake. Some OF his guests were
g. III. Carstairs, Charles Allen, Wayne
Griswod and H. Il. Gillette.
This is the second time in the history
of the Derby that the colors of an
American sportsman have been carried
to victory. In 1881 Pierre Lorillard's
colt, lroquois by Leamington-M Maggie
II. b., ridden by Archer, defeated Pere-
CRIME and IL others for the. rich prize.
lroquois was American bred, while the
winner of yesterdays big event Is an
English colt by the remarkably sue
cessful sire Florizcl III, out Of La
RENE, by Rosicrucian, out of Hue aud
Cry, by Wild Dayrell. Nolodyovski was
bred by Lady Meux. who races under
the name of "Mr Theobalds."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
hrs. WOODBURY. LOSES
'nes.nectod Ed of Christian
Size: &c r. sci Suit.
9mg BELL OaDaAs DISMISSAL.

ss,s~ Alleged Reference to the Plain
tlif - MOI "a Positive identification
ard Directs JUICY 10 Find Verdict
Ser Defendant.
Hoston, June 6.--.I have examined
lis libel with great care. both while
The arguments We're going on and dur
ing the trial. | think the plaintiff has
sustained her case, as | have alre0fiy
infatuated. upon the matter of publEa-
ton. AS regards the publication in the
church. there is no evidence that 44ly
one there understood the alleged Abel
as applying to the plaintiff, SO that Che
could not recover damages upon this
count. because she had shown no injury
from it,
Taking the libel itself. see nothing
which can in any fair way be said TO
Indicate the plaintiff IN the first part of
the libel. The only thing in the libel. II
seems to me. which can by any reason
able Interpretation he said to serve as
means of identification is the word
widow The words widow and wild
owhood' occur in the latter part of the
message.
Il have come to the conclusion that
even that reference does not absolutely
identify the plaintiff. and 1t seems to
me that the plaihtiff has not made out
case here With | can let go to the
jury. / shall therefore be obliged to
order n verdict for the defendant"
sudden and Unexpected Close.
With these words in the superior
court Judge Charles u. Bell brought to
sudden and unexpected end the ia
nous $150.o00 libel suit brought by
Mrs Josephine Curtis Woodbury. Of
Boston against the Rev. Mary Eddy Of
Concord. n H.. the founder and present
head of the Christian Science church.
A few minutes later the jury, which
had been excluded while arguments
were being made. was summoned into
the courtroom. After explaining brief
ly the cause for this course Judge Bell
ordered the jury to find for the defeEd-
ant, which it accordingly did in the
usual form.
Counsel for Mrs. Woodbury. filed ex-
ceptions on all the questions passed up
on. They have not yet decided upon q
definite course of action, but authorized
it to be stated that they expect to carry
the case to the supreme court.
This extremely important and far
reaching decision of Judge Bell was
given in response to one of two motions
offered by Mr.. Elder senior counsel for
Mrs. Eddy, at 12:45 o'clock. at which
time the plaintiff rested her case. This
was that verdict for the defendant be
ordered on the evidence as II stood. The
other motion, which was not sustained,
was that the two counts in the declara-
ton referring to the publication in the
two Christian Science periodicals be
stricken out
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Colorado Springs, June 6.-The deal
for the Portland gold mine at Cripple
Creek. which has been under way for
months. Is authenticity reported
closed. Werener Biet & Co. of London
are said to be the buyers. The price is
given as S21,o00,000 or 81 a share.
The Portland adioins STATIONS hide
pendence. owned in London. The two
mines Of $50 acres form solid block.
They have yielded S12,000.000. with
sS,oo0000 dividend paid. In sight are
SJ.000o0o in ore bodies exposed. Agents
OF Londoners are negotiating for the
Gold Coin and Camp Bird mines also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Details Of the great FIRE IS hich ragged
on the isthmus OF Tehuantepec for sew
eral days have been received. More
than 20 persons were unable to escape
the rapid progress of the flames and
were burned to death. The fire started
on a coffee plantation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Washington. June q. The secretary
of the treasury has bought Sf49,5O0
short term bonds for the sinking fund
S333,1oO tours al liS7952. 100000
fours. deliverable today, at 113S20S
and $1G.400 threes at leS.st29
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Washington. June 6.-Following the
example set at West Point, the superin-
tendent of the Naval academy has
caused cadet to be dismissed for haz-
ing. In this case. however, that of Cal
win JOY Cressey of California, the ac-
cused cadet was tried by court martial
and regularly convicted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Nashua, n. H.. June GA compro-
mise has been effected in the settle
ment OF the estate of the late play
wright, Charles III. Hoyt Of Charles
town. N. III. The terms have not been
made public. The claimants were Mary
Green and Clara Hale of Concord and
Joseph Hoyt of this city, cousins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08
Barones- Won Kenerer Sees Kaiser.

Berlin. June Emperor Williams
reception OF Baroness Won Ketteler. for
merly Miss Maud Ledyard of Detroit,
was extremely cordial. His majesty
listened with interest to the recital OF
the widows sorrowful experiences dur
ing the siege of Picking and to her ac-
count of Baron Won Ketteler's death.
The empress, who was present at the
audience, often interrupted with sques-
tions. evincing the highest regard for
the widows courage and subsequent
nursing of the sick and wounded Her
majesty, at the emperor's request, pin
ned the insignia of the highest class
Of the Louise order TO the widows
breast In the evening she dined with
the emperor and empress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

Chicago. June O. Senator Chauncey
Nj. Depew arrived IN Chicago last night
on short business trip. He gave out
Mt the Auditorium hotel what be said
was his first interview on the subject of
third term for William Mckinley as
president of the United states. He IA
vored the plan.
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JUSTICE BREWER Welded.
Miss Emma Nina Mott Now the Wife
of the Eminent Jurist.

Burlington, VT. June 6.--Hon. David
J. Brewer. associate justice of the Uni
ted States supreme court, was married
to Miss Emma Minor Mott, of Wash
ington, yesterday afternoon. The cere-
p.ony was performed by Rev. G. G. At
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-06-08

sas~ Alleged Reference to the Plain
f.f T. Aot "a saesitivc identification
ard Dircrss JUICY 10 Find Verdict
Yer Defendant.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

ing shag tobacco. Please help me
down.
@Then we shall have to walk the rest
of the way"
-'Oh. I'm quite tired of the 'busses. ana
I should ike to walk if you won't find
me an electrical cab
1T isn't far; five more minutes and
we shall be at his door. I thought you
would come and take tea with me, An
gela."
Il do believe you are Jealous, Jack.
Why didn't you ask ne2'
1t was absurd Of me to forget to ask
you; but took it as a fOregone conclu-
sion and made arrangements accord
ingly."
But I really want to see Walter; I
have a message for him from Dad, and
then there is the curate business
-Oh, hang the curater'
Jack, your repetitions are. as tire
some as the curate's formulas Please
indulge in original remarks; they are 50
much more convincing
True, it would not do for my remarks
to clash with Walters. Here we are at
his door,
But Walter was not at home. He had
gone for a walk half an hour ago An
geIa left the Squire's message for him,
refusing the ladies' invitation to come in
to tea, and we came away again.
Angela's spirits fell.
isn't it horrid of him? %
Did you let him know you were COM
ing?"
mo. of course not; hadn't time
'sThen don't you think you are just
little unreasonable"
''You don't humor me in the least,
Jack. I'm a perfect martyr
'Oh. cheer up. Angela; here's an cleo
trical cab"
Angela was all radiant smiles again.
Fortunately, the motor-cab was un-
occupied, and the driver was tempted
by the offer of a good fare. We took our
seats, and started off for Piccadilly. An
gela was like a child with a new toy.
why don't they throw the roof off
Jack? Everybody's looking at US. Isn't
it a too delightful sensation?"
I agreed with her. She didn't talk
much during the ride; she just enjoyed
looking at all the moving throngs in the
road and on the footpaths.
Jack, tell him we will go in the
park"
I'VE should not be allowed to go in
the park in his conveyance, Angela.
We had better get out and walk"
Jack, you must get that altered at
once; but, if we really have to choose
between q walk in the park and a ride
in a motor-cab, would rather have the
-the-Jack, choose for me-
.'Wen, we may meet Walter in the
park"
s'Shall we? Then let us get out''
So we dismissed the cab.
Il hope we shall meet Walter. shall
never forgive him If we don't. 1 am sure
I shall fall a victim to Aunty Prues
scheming and have to marry that dove
love young curate."
"Oh, hang the curate! Angela, will you
marry me instead ?''
Jack. you are trying to be magnani-
nous. Get me a penny chair and let me
sit down Thank you; you are very kind
Now you may say it again"
Angela, will you accept me?'s
You left out the first part, Jack; but
it doesn't matter"
We sat in silence for a few minutes.
Angela, think I see Walter in the
distance. Yes, he is coming this way.
VIII you not answer me2'
Walter came up and shook hands and
took a seat by Angela's side.
How delighted am to see you, An
gela. -
THANK you. but you are just a little
late in appearing, Walter she replied
as blush stole over her sweet face.
That was my cue.
And how are you, Jack, my boy?"
Il am the most happy of mortals. An
gela has just promised to become my
wife,
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Easterner-What do you expect to
prove as to the effect of the Chicago
Drainage Canal on your water supply?
st. Louis Man-We expect to prove,
Sir, that it contaminates our whole Sup
ply. We shall show that it causes
typhoid and other fevers, and is making
our town a plague spot.
Easterner-Dear, Deart Is it SO bad
as that? Then I certainly shall not
bring my family here when you hold
your worlds fair.-Chicago Tribune.
Miss A., who Is a teacher of English
in a school of high rank in her native
state, Mississippi, and who, in spite of
her vivacity in conversation, is perhaps,
if anything, too fastidious in her choice
Of words, was spending the summer at
the New York Chautauqua. Her flow
of spirits made her the delight of the
dining table at which she was first seat
ed, but at the end of a fortnight she
was moved by her landlady to another
place. A lady from Boston who had
been sitting opposite the southerner ex-
pressed her regret at the change. Il am
sorry you are going to leave u.s. she
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

'Tis sad women can't keep a secret,
And yet very oft we hear tell
OF one who is certainly forty.
But keeping her age very WELL
Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Afamma-Why Susie. you've offered your
butterScotch to everybody but little
brother Why don't you hand it to him?
Susie with innocent candor)-Because
mamma, little brother always takes it
Current Literature
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Husband--I don't see why you have ac-
counts in so many dry goods stores.
Wife=BecauSe. my dear. it makes the
bills so much Smaller.=Harper' Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Mr.. Bensonhurst-It is believed that
Herreshoff is going to have some new
wrinkles in his cup defenders mainsail.
Miss Dykerhei ghts-Why. I though they
always tried to make sails set perfectly
smooth.-Brooklyn Eagle
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

How did You Ike the pictures at the
art exhibition 2''
Il met everybody and I never received
more attention in my life. e.'-Philadelphia
Times.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

There's Brown-Mud, the artist Do you
know he's extremely Superstitious-be-
lieves in all sorts of signs
We'll it'll be a great day for art in
this country when he gives up portraits
and goes to painting 'em-''-Harper's
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

First Reformer-We shall soon have
the right to propose to the men,
Second Do-=Yes; but if the men have
the right to refuse we shan't gain much,
shall we?-Pick-Me-U
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

First Guest-Fools make feasts and
wise men eat them.
Second Guest-Wise men say smart
things and fools repeat them
First Guest-Yes, he was wise man
who originated that Me-
Up.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Defned.-'sPaw,'' said the heir, sswhat is
an expert accountant
AN expert accountant" replied the
father, lis man who becomes famous
by robbing a bank for two years before
he is diseovered-s-OhioS State Journal.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

What He Observation-Disclosures says he
caught YOU carrying around the umbrella
that he lost two months ago
Yes, and the meanest part of 1t is that
I had been fool enough to go and have it
repaired. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Il am sorry for you. my boy said the
old man. 4 feel certain that you are
about to wed a woman who does not
know how to cook
1T might be worse, father answered
the young man. she has promised never
to try to learn. Tit Bits.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Mike (openinS his pay envelope)-
Faith, that's the stingiest man I ever
worked for
didn't ye git as much as We Expected?
N1ike-Yes. but I was countin on git
tin more than 1 vpected.-Tit-BitS.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Professor (to co-eds) s)-Now, young
ladies, desire to direct your attention
to one of the most remarka bic Of the
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Angelina" said the youth hotly, as
he entered the drawing-room. 'it re-
mains for you to say whether our
mutual friendship shall continue or be
ended here at once
What is the matter?" asked the beau
tiful girl, opening her lovely Orbs to
their widest extent.
your father has just called me a
stupid young idiot
And you want me to apologize for
him %
Il do
"Then I cheerfully do it Father is al
together too frank, and I have often told
him that even the truth shouldn't al
ways be spoken -Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

said with warmth: 1--WE have all enjoyed
your dialect 50 much -''-Harper's Mag
azine.
Professor (to co-eds)-Now, young
ladies', I desire to direct your attention
to one of the most remarkable of the
planets. Saturn. which has two beauti-
chorus-How spiendid!-Tit-Bits
First Reformer-we shall soon have
the right to propose to the men,
the right to refuse we shan't gain much,
shall we?-Pick-Me-Up.
singers quarrel with the soprano
seems to have disturbed the even tenor
of his way"
Mike Copenins his pay envelope)-
worked for.
Pat-Phwat's the matter wild ye:
didn't ye git as much as We Expected?
NIike-Yes but I was countin' on git
tin more than 1 vpected.-Tit-Bits
First Guest-Fools make feasts and
wise men eat them.
Second Guest-Wise men say smart
things and fools repeat them
First Guest=Yes, he was a wise man
who originated that Me-
Up.
Il am sorry for you, my boy said the
old man. I feel certain that you are
about to we'd a woman who does not
know how to cook
1T might be worse, father, answered
the young man. she has promised never
to try to learn. Tit Bits.
The Maid-Do you believe that piano
playing on the Sabbath is wicked?
The n-Well-er-most of it is
Montreal Star
Tourist dn Wyoming town)-I sup
on around here?
Landlord-Not now. There used ter
| be heap Nv it done, but since the
| boys heard that the women wuz doin'
| that kind Nv thing down in Kansas,
| haven't had even a light shot out
Puck.
Il went to see the new burlesque.
Mandy Pain last night, and the au-
| thor was in the next box laughing
heartily at all the jokes"
sOh, I suppose he. hasn't heard them
| before. The Sketch.
The bandmaster of the Montreal po-
| lice force, who is also a constable, has
resigned. because he finds it too ex-
| hausting to stand regular time on his
| beat and also to beat regular time on
| his stand.
! ANY WOTQ lIOIl lily pOOI uuSDdIQ III
/ the other world?" asked the widow of
the medium.
Nothing more,a replied the medium,
than a request for some ice and a pal
metto an-''-Atlanta Constitution.
Acquaintance-Mr. Spudlong, how do
| you like your beautiful new house?
/ Mr.. Spudlong elderly man of means)
I'm agreeably disappointed with II.
| Everybody told me that as soon as I had
moved into it I'd die.-Chicago Tribune
ssAll is lost save honor telephoned the
defeated candidate to his wife at a.
We'll, you'll have to walk home,
/ then,'' she answered. 'for that won't DO
| you any good on the owl cars.
And nothing but the low, hoarse buz-
zing of the telephone wires answered
her.-Baltimore American.
If in the eyes of men just now
Without a flaw you're clearly glassed,
| Don't fear. If there's no present stain
| The world will seek one in your past.
Philadelphia Times.
Church-Is your wife thirty yet?
| Csotham-Yes, yet.-Y onkers States
man.
but I defended you,'' her Dearest
| Chum assured her.
| What did you say?"
| graph made you look so old told him
/ that was only because you had it taken
| ever 50 many years go-''-Philadelphia-
Times
| Mamma, is heaven like circus?'
s'Why, of course not, Bobbie!"
! well I have always been afraid I
would be disappointed in it."-Life.
| Angelina said the youth hotly, as
/ c7r--,xr
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08
Am Excellent Combination.

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In the process of manufacturing figs
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The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

singers quarrel with the soprano
seems TO have disturbed the even tenor
of his way
Yes. he's clear off his base e''-Indian-
apolis News.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

''I try to cut all the rummage sale no
tices out of the paper before Harry sees
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

said with warmth; 1--WE have all enjoyed
your dialect 50 much -Harper's Mag
azine.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

strength
Cynicus-She isn't strong enough to hold
her tongue.-Philadelph Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1901-06-08

Mamma, is heaven like a circus?''
why of course not, Bobbie!"
tsWell, I have always been afraid
would be disappointed in it.'-Life.