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on, Of Death. Jaw.

"when death seemed very near from
a severe stomach and liver trouble,
that | had suffered with for years, F"
writes p Muse, Durham, n. O., DIR.
Kings New Life Pills saved nv life
and gave perfect health" Best pills
ON earth and only 25c at.all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-18
Paint Your.Buggy for zoe

to 81. 90 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs 3 TO ozs. more 70
the pint than others, wears longer, and
gives a gloss equal to new work. Sold
by G. G Cushwa & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-18
rop RIDING FREIGHT.

Joseph Harris. William and Robert
Jones were arraigned before Justice
SNYDER for riding freight trains. They
were fined 81 and costs in default of
which they were sentenced to twenty
days in Jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-18

Lucy piper now residing in Wheel
ing, W. Va, his father being John
Spenser. blonde Englishman, who
lived in the same town. His mother
moved over into Harper's Ferry
several years after her chiid's birth
and when he was old enough sent him
to Storer College Normal School, col
ored institution. about that time open
ing ND its first session. His name is
Oh its earliest rolls and catalogues.
He il said to have attached himself to
some Of the most desirable students of
the school, whose friendship he took
care to cultivate in after years. One
was proprietor Of newspaper in
Maine. for whose paper he sometime
wrote after he became engaged in
keeping animal parks
He never went through the normal
but removed with bis mother 70 Mar
tinsburg. THEN. advancing toward
manhood, lie returned iii after years
to visit his old school, with which he
has kept ia touch by letters His
mother visited here about a year ago,
and had with her pictures .ot her son
IN a cage with lions and the like
which she showed to her friends
CHARGES AGAINST SPENsER.
Sheriff Samuel T. Angle Of Hagers-
town is very much interested in the
Sponsors case. The sheriff saws that
Spenser answers the description of the
man he was after for stealing abont
$500 worth Of jewelry from boarding
houses in Hagerstown. His pal, I"
the sheriff says, has the plumber and
will undoubtedly try to dispose of it,
sPENsER'S CRIME.
The crime for which Arthur Spenser
is now serving q fifteen years sentence
in the MARYLAND Penitentiary i'll Bal
timore, is for the theft of a watch in
Frederick The unusual sentence for
this theft was the cause of looking
further into his history
SPENCER'S RECORD HERE.
Prior to 1880 Spencer for time liy-
ed with his mother on North College
street and was reported to be running
gambling place. His home was Wis
tied by many of the Young men OF
town and it was generally known that
gambling was common occurrence
at the house.
Spenser who had been sailor, made
hamlnocks for the boys and many OF
them who were seen going there, Went
there for that purpose
The gambling idea became so strong
however, that at the December term OF
Court Arthur Spenser was indicted fol
keeping and exhibiting an unlawful
gambling table.
ON December 3. 1880 he was tried
before jury and acquitted of the first
count, but was found guilty of exhibit.
ing an unlawful gambling table ano
sentenced to nay fine Of 800 and con.
finement in the county Jail at hard la.
Dor for period of eight months. Mr..
John w Strong was the foreman OF
the jury.
After Spepser had served his term
in jail he left here and so far as is
known has not been here since. 1t is
known that Spenser was recognized as
the mulatto boy who formerly lived
with his mother, Lucy Piper III this
city, bv Martinsburger who is now
located in Cleveland, where he was
employed at the Zoo in that city.
he was also seen by a Martinsburg :
er in 1882 while he was engaged with
Forepaughs circus. He had charge
of several cages in the mena gerie.
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EVIDENCE FOR WIFE.


When these facts were placed before
the convict's wife. she broke down
and cried as though her heart would
break. When she regained her compo-
eufe she said that she had met Lucy
piper. who is now about 90 years of
age. Mrs. Sponsor said that her hus-
hand bad introduced Lucy as a yerv
dear friend, whom he had known for
many years.
"Once, " said the little wife, II
thought / saw Il resemblance between
the two. for both have such horrible
tempers when their anger is aroused.
Lucy is tall, stout and dark. She has
long. straight black hair. and
Thought she might be Of Indian ex-
traction. and one time she told me
that herself. | was visiting Lucy
during Arthur's trial and she spoke
horribly about him, saying that he
had gotten just exactly what he de-
served and other mean things.
LUCY'S STRANGE WORDS.
CITIZEN one day, when | was crying
about arthur, she told me to stop, for
| vas not in half as much trouble rs
might be- Why girl, she said l
could tell YOU something that would
tear your heart out by the roots, but
won't do it now. My God, but
wish | could have met you before you
married himr
! begged her to tell me what she
meant, but she would not do SO. She
said I would find it all out some day.
and now l believe / have.
THROUGH WITH HUSBAND.
~ am simply going back to my peo-
pie | would have stuck to that man
until / died. fighting for his pardon,
had he not deceived me so basely, but
now / am through with him forever
1 think the best thing | can do is to
put the whole affair in the hands of
my relatives and abide by their adj
vice, which will. no doubt mean that
/ Wall apply for absolute divorce "
SPENSER'S HISTORY.
lit emanates from highly trustwor-
thy authority at Harper's Ferry that
John Dee, or Arthur Spenser. as is
ns eight name was born at the foot
of the cliffs along the Potomac in the
village of Sandy Hook, Md, OF very
light mulatto woman, whose name is
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with Mr.. Mafthaei. and iE the follow
ing wear the bov was sent away 70
school. Lucy lost her position. in fact.
on account Of tile boy, for he became
SO miscevious that her employer could
not stand ii and told her she would
either haze to keep Arthur away from
the place or leave herself sac chose
the latter. remember the boy we'll,
aud / ann sure that ] will be able TO
recognize him as soon as see him,
BECAUSE feel certain that he wears a
scar today that / saw sewed up. The
scar was the result Of IN accident. ~
Mr. Matthaei's house, and can see
the boy as he lay Oh the floor OF the
store wish the blood gushing from an
ugly w6and ia his forehead. Arthur
and my EMPLOYERS nephew had been
plavine wild Indians, and Arthur
had fallen down four steps, his head
crashing through q glass case on the
way. II WIS thcpght that he would
bleed to death before medical atten-
ton could be- had. Besides the scar,
however. ! could never forget his ter
ribiy pox marked face and his squinty
ewes.
MR.. AHEARN'S VERSION.
Mr. Ahearn when seen sad that he
knew nothing additional after reading
Or. MUSES. statement He said he
knew spenser and be also described
him. spensers mother. hessaid, had
come to Martinsburg from Harper's
Ferry. and be felt sure that DR. Muse
could not be mistaken in his identity,
for Niger Lucy lived just in the
reaF Of the home of DR.. Muse $ parents
at John and Queen streets lie also
corroborated Mr. Tunnels descrip-
ton OF Niger Lucy, and the stpte-
ment that She had made every posi-
bic effort TO raise Arthur as a white
l..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-18
sPENsER's CRIME.

The crime for which Arthur Spenser
is now serving a fifteen years sentence
in the MARYLAND Penitentiary i'll Bal
timore, is for the theft of a watch in
Frederick The unusual sentence for
this theft was the cause of looking
further into his history
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

turn warm hug and kiss. When
all thought of surprises was past, an
other and .'brighter" remem brance
was deity carried ina beautiful
electric reading lamp--and adjusted
in position before the mother had
comprehended what was taking place;
this last surprise was rendered her by
her sons-signiticant of the light that
radiates from her presence in the
home.
ITO me, fair friend, you never can be old,
for as you were when first your form | seen,
such seems your beauty still"
A GUEST.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Bids Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks Office in the City hall
until July 9TH, 1902. at 9 o'clock p.
M, for matchmaking one block on
Washington street between Cherry
and Maple streets and one block on
Monroe street between Cherry and
Maple streets, in accordance with the
plans and specifications on file in the
city clerks Office. The right to reject
any and all bids is reserved.
By order of the Com. of Public Works.
If AUG. MICHAELls, City Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
A Birthday Surprise.

eve are older; our footsteps so light in the
play of the far away school time, more SLOW
er today
An occasion long to be rememb ered
was the birthday surprise given to
Mrs. John Harshberger of this city
June 27, 1902. In her beautiful home
surrounded by loving family, this
dainty little woman has passed an
other milestone of life's journey.
While her son Oscar was dutifully
taking the mother for pleasant drive
as part of the days pleasures, her
friends quietly gathered and soon had
the pleasure of witnessing how COM
pletely the family had carried out
their plans for genuine surprise. On
her arrival she quietly ''took in" the
situation and gaily greeted each guest
in her own CHEEKY way. After time
of social enjoyment, guest arose and
presented to the lady a basket OF
roses, typical of the bud and blossom
of her life, and then in behalf of the
assembled guests, presented beauti-
full salad bowl in these words, which
the hostess gracefully and with much
feeling acknowledged:
Ships may come, ships may go but
the years go on forever. Thus it is
with each individual.
Fifty-six years ago today frail little
barque was launched on the sea of life
whose waves rocked it gently until it
outgrew It's helplessness on the broad
bosom of watchful love. 1t may not
have always been smooth sailing, need
ing the rugged winds and waves of adj
versity to develop as it comes and goes
on it's annual trips. Today it arrived
in the harbor of love full-rigged YES
sci whose name is Friendship. In this
most suspicious month of the year
beautiful June; mid Sunshine and
showers filling the air with the perfume
of roses so typical of life exhaling their
fragrance here and there first the bud,
the half bloom, then the full bloom
rose of womanhood in all it's imperial
glory, fulfilling it's destiny it gracefully
fades with the passing years.
While the fragrance of friendship is
manifest everywhere tonight few
friends are gathered to commemorate
this occasion and wish to contribute
their testimonial of love and good
wishes in this simple little gift. AS
you gaze upon it you are reminded of
it's conception in foreign lands and
whose mission it is to serve spicy de-
lectable salads with just acid enough
to sharpen the appetite, mellowed with
the oil of olives TO make it smooth with
dash of pepper to heighten the tone
and sprinkle of salt which has not
lost it's SAVIOR.
To be served regularly every twelve
months on the 9th day of June as
reminder of this happy anniversary.
June 81, 1902.
Surprises were the order of the
evening for little later the husband
encircled her neck with golden chain
and a beautiful watch attached-a
loving tribute to beloved wife. The
daughters, Mrs. Geo. Angus and Mrs.
John Decker, had provided elegant
refreshments which added to the en-
joyment of the occasion. A pretty
feature of the evening surprises was
when the beloved and only grandson
of three years, crept to the side of
grandma and proudly laid in her lap
his precious offering, receiving in re-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

Slight injuries often disable man
and cause several DAYS loss of time
and when blood poison develops,
sometimes result in the loss of a
hand or limb. Cham berlain's Pain
Balm is an antiseptic liniment. When
applied to cuts, bruises and burns it
causes them to heal quickly and
without maturation, and prevents
any danger of blood poison. For sale
by Jos. t. Bennett, Druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver, Col

Via the North Western Line. Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold June 90,
% and "a, with final return limit un-
til Oct. 81, inclusive, account Inter-
national S. S. Convention. Apply to
agents of Chicago & North Western
R'y. 13w6
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

Mothers who would keep their
children in good health should watch
for the first symptoms of worms and
remove them with Whites Cream
Vermifuge. Price 25c at Benefits
drug store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

MILLIONS of people drink Chase &
Sanborn'a tea and coffees because
they are the purest and best. Why
don't you join the happy throngP
Alt & Sons will be pleased to introduce
YOU.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03

WANTED. Apprentices to learn
millinery trade, beginning in Septem-
Der. If Miss MARY WILHELM.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Notice to Settle.

We must insist on prompt settle
ment of all outstanding accounts or
same will be placed in proper agency
for collection. If L. ALT & Son.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-07-03
Pay your dog tax.


Monday.
Madison has licensed 81 saloons
for this year.
Milwaukee will have but 1857
saloons this year.
Walt Lathrop had business in
Montfort Monday.
}. B. johnson was over from
Montfort Tuesday.
Miss Emma Wenzel of Liberty
was in town Monday.
The band concert will be played
on Thursday night this week.
&C. L. Harper of Madison was a
visitor over Sunday in Lancaster.
Mrs. r. B. Showalter returned
f'om Milwaukee Monday evening.
Mrs. John Oswald is visiting in
Mineral Point-guest of Mrs. Isaac
Deller.
Mrs. Frank Markert and children
are visiting relatives at Livingston
this week.
Fred Faley and family of Waupe-
ton, S. d., are guests of Lancaster
relatives.
The town board of review met
Monday but took an adjournment for
two weeks.
Miss Bessie Carter is visiting her
friend, Miss Ollie Eustice, at Livings-
ton this week.
Lorenzo Weeks of Melville by a
special act has been granted pension
of 1924 per month.
Misses Bertha Rudersdorf and
Emma Ressmeyer are spending the
week in Fennimore.
Mrs. Nellie Newman arrived in
Lancaster Saturday to spend a few
months with her parents.
Mrs. w. j. Brennan and little
Miss Elsie returned Friday from Wis
it at Platteville and Livingston.
When a town wants to attract
people it makes itself attractive. Do
all you can to beautify the city.
Lancaster folks have been par
taxing of new potatoes and green peas
from their own gardens this week.
R. G. Winnegar, the veteran
horseman, is training pair of prom
ising youngsters for Ray Carthew.
&C. A. Anderson of Lodi, Wis, a
representative of the International
Correspondence Schools, is in the city.
Clint Edwards of Beetown has
purchased the saloon fixtures owned
by his father in the Senate sample
rooms.
The boy that is told to attack the
woodpile at the opening of vacation
days has an idea that vacation is
humbug.
There are two times in the life Of
man when a newspaper speaks well
of him-when he gets married and
after he is dead.
Lancaster has new whistle that
announces the Z, II, and 6 hours.
It is located on the engine at the
steam laundry.
"A. o. Mills of Montfort, candi-
date for sheriff on the Republican
ticket, mingled among friends at the
county seat Friday.
Miss Ford, who has been holding
The position of head-t trimmer of
Baxter & Draper's Millinery depart
ment since April, returned to her
home in Chicago Saturday.
Carl Irish arrived in Lancaster
last week from Gilbner, Neb.,
for short visit with relatives
and friends. Mr.. Irish was a former
Grant county resident and served in
the civil war.
EXEC. Supt. c. L. Harper, who
holds position under Gov. LaFollette
in the educational department at
Madison, came all the way to Lancas-
ter Saturday night to vote in the eau
Gus and incidentally see that every
thing was executed in the proper man
ner.
Hatch Bros, the progressive Lam
caster and Bloomington druggists,
are embarking in remedy manufacture
of their own preparation on an extern
sive scale. The Herald job rooms are
loaded down with printed sample
packages, advertising matter etc.
Among their compounds are Yankee
Zoo l,,~o. 10 oo,,, booIooho h
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF Columbia in the matter of William C. Peake,
bankrupt. In bankruptcy, No. 259.-To the cred
iters of William c.. Peake of Washington, D. c.:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day of
November 1902, the said William G. Peake was
duly adjndicated bankrupt and that the first meet
Ing Of his creditors will be held at my office. 40
Coluniblan building, No. i16 9TH street NV. Wash
ingtOn, d. c.. on the Sd day of December 1902 at
o'clock pm. ar which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint Trustee,
business as may pronerly come before said meeting
EDWARD S. .MeCAIMONT,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
JOSEPH D. WRIGHT, Attorney for Bankrupt 1t
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRicT
q q q & aasl S al vs. lanes lanes
referred to report distribution OF the proceeds Of
sale of real estate OF which William ]. Hazel died
having claims against the estate of the said VIII
liam ]. Hazel to present the same at the auditors
rooms, United States court house.. Thursday,
December 4, 1902, at 10 o'clock am. JAS. g.
PAYNE, Auditor. no24, %. % 3t
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The Evening Star
Branch Offices.
If not convenient to call at main
office with your advertisements
leave them at the following places:
RATES FOR ADVERTISING:
One cent a word for Rooms For
Rent-Rooms and Notwithstanding
Wanted Help and Situations.
NORTHWEST.
y. ]. ave & II st. n.w.-Stanhope Pharmacy.
Conn. ave and l. st.-Wood's Drug Store.
Vermont ave. and st.-King's Drug Store.
l4th St r. L. ave-Hoyie 4 Cos PHARMACY
14th st. & yelling place.-Eppley's Drug Store.
9Th and sts-CriswelI's Drug Store.
Woodward & Lothrop's-Postal Tel. Office.
5. Kann, Sons & Co.-Postal Telegraph Office.
912 Pa. ave.-PostaI Telegraph Office
sth and sts,-Postai Telegraph ONE
I. S. Capitol-Postal Telegraph ONCE. 4.
City Post oHice-Postal Telegraph Office.
Columbian Buildng-Postal Telegraph Office.
Ebhitt House-Postal Telegraph Office.
Jenifer Building-Postal Telegraph Office.
Riggs House-rostal Telegraph Office;
Nationa, Hotel-Postal Telegraph Office.
EAST WASHINGTON.
18th & East Capitol sts.-Haleys Drug Store.
ID and Pa. ave. s.e.-Dobynis Drug Store.
SOUTHWEST.
Postal Telegraph Office-foot 18th st.
GEORGETOWN.
SOD and NJ sts-O'Donnell's Drug Store.
sd and sts.-0 Donnell's Drug Store.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR FoRAGE.-OFFICE OF THE
1902.-Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until Friday, November IS. 1902 at 2
O'Clock pm. for furnishing, the various branches
of the District government with FORAGE for the
balance of the fiscal year ending June 49, 1903.
Blank forms of proposal, together with all infor-
ma ton, may be obtained upon application at the
Property Clerks Office, Room 3d. District building,
No. 464 La. NV. Bids will be received by the
class for more items In the class, but the
&c Commissioners, d. c. the right to reject
any all bids, parts of bids, to waive defects
the class, may best the interests of the
District of Columbia. HENRY B. F. MACFAR-
LAND HENRY L. WEST, JOHN BIDDLE Com
missiCuers Of the District of Columbia. no2O-8t
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT. UNSATISFACTORY.
received at this department until TWO O'CLOCK
PM, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER TWENTY-NINE,
1902, for furnishing the department with Bitumi-
Coal for the remainder of the fiscal year end
ing June 3d. 1903. Bids also invited for the
purchase of waste paper from the department for
the period. Full Instructions Will be fur
nished bidders by the dsbursing clerk and super,
intendent Of buildings. Post Office Department
Washington, D. C. The right to reject any and ali
bids is reserved. H. @. PAYNE, Postmaster Cen
eral no15 20&24
u S. ENGINEER OFFICE. 2oo1 I ST.. NV
Washington d. c.. October 81. 19o2.-Sealed pro,
posa1s for dredging and for furnishing and placing
riprap stone In Anacestia river D. c.. will be re-
eeiyed here until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON NO
VENEER TWENTY-SlXTH, 1902 and then pub
lcy opened Information furnished on applicatfon
cHAS. J. ALLEN, Lieut.. Col, Engineers.
oc27 % % 40 ny24 o.
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WANTED-HoUsEs.

WANTED-FU RNISHED RESIDENCE NEAR 'DU
pont'' Scott Circle" for winter season. kindly
state lowest price. Address IMMEDIATE. Star
office. no24-3t*
WANTED-IF YOU HAVE A WELL-LOCATED
house in NV. more bed rooms. modern I'M
provements, sell at for cash. One
with stable preferred
no24-3t H. R. HOWENSTEIN CO.. $40 G st. NV.
WANTED-wE WANT TO RENT YOUR HOUSES
Gated rental office in the city. WE HAVE ONE
ENTIRE FRONT ROOM FOR OUR RENT De
PARTMENT: a large and efficient force OF
clerks: advertise literally. and will try hard
to rent your house. Ninety per cent OF renters
TO and get rent bulletin. LET Us
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR PROPERTY; IT
WILL BE TO YOUR BEST INTERESTS TO DO
so. STONE Il FAIRFAX,
Telenhones-Man $50, 1855. s06Sos + ST. NV.
no22-5t
WANTED STORE AND DWELLING. ANY GOOD
section NV. about $1,000 to 5000; all cash.
Also several desirable houses from $500 to
$4,000: all cash. Owners (only) give full facts.
no20-6t@.5 G. C. WARING, lila G ST. NV.
WANTED-FOR CUSTOMER, CENTRALLY LO-
Gated, 10 2-rm. modern house. with room for
stable; not SIS. 500. Also 6rm modern house
not over $500. d. d. THOMPSON, 1885 F.
no15-tf
WANTED = PLACE YOUR PROPERTY - BOTH
for sale and rcHt-with us. We have constant
demand for all classes of property. We have
facilities second to
GIVE US TRIAL.
no5tf MOORE HILL Qnc.) III 14th st. NV.
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WANTED-R0OMS.

WANTED-IMMEDITEIY BY LADIES, FLAT
or floor Of 5 rooms, bath, heat and gas not to ex-
coed S25; Sc. preferred Address Box 1IS, Star
office It,
WATERFALL PERSONS DESIRING GENTEEL
and reliable tenants for rooms call at once
FIELDS HOTEL BUREAU, 1421 G. ST. More de
mand than supply. Satisfactory results
guaranteed. no2l3t"
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WANTED-sTABLES.

WANTED-AT CHEAP RENT-STABLE IN MT.
Pleasant or vicinity to accommodate 4 horses
and wagons; must have storage for feed and
water service for hose attachment. Address,
giving all particulars. J. z. L., Star office.
no22-3t
WANTED-SrABLE. GENTLEMAN WISHES 10
hire good stable within half mile of Scott Circle
five stalls and for two heavy and three
light carriages. Address STABLE" Star Office.
no21 -3ts