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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Following is list of unclaimed
Letters remaining in the Post Office
Martinsburg West Virginia January
ooh 1902. II not called for will be
sent To the Dead Letter Office at Wash
ington February Bird 1902
Persons calling for them will say
advertised.
j. W. Armbrester. Levi II. Bow.
ers, Mrs. Louisa Drenner. Chas.
Getzendiner. Mary E. Kepllnger, Eli
iah Lomax i. p. Meyers, Miss Lee
more Riamel. E. E. Tabler, Miss
Rhoia Turner, Miss May WhlttIe.
Miss Annie Young.
Alex Clohan P. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

turned with 20 quail, all of which fell
victims to her splendid aim. She
never misses a shot on the hunt and
frequently brought down more than
one bird at time. A game supper
to few of her friends followed her
last hunting trip, for which she her
self cooked the birds she had killed.
She has hand-painted souvenir cards
of her own handiwork, representing
hunting scenes, and on each was a
feather of one of her trophies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

Beet sugar producers protest to the
President against reducing the du ty
on new sugar, or the alleged benefit
of Cuba. claiming that 1t is more in
the interes5 of the sugar combine, than
that of CUBA, or for the benefit of
the people At large Congress will
90 well 70 watch this sugar problem,
as the combine, is playing with load
ed dice
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

Issue. on which thew can write, TO go
before the people. at the election IN
November next 1t will require the
united wisdom OF their leaders Tor
the democratic party, as II is at pres
emit organized is nothing more than
an aggregation Of local items and how
it expects to gain control OF THIS
great government, is beyond oompre-
hension, especially when II is consla-
cred that tho republican party IS not
on!v measuring up to the recruitment
OF the times. bur is making out poll
tics, that will develop and build up
this nation, TO the greatest amouR
the qiants.of the earth. The Amerl-
can people are not gong 70 vote out
OF power a party capable OF doing their
wishes. so long as it adhercs to the
which have made this. one
of the greatest of popular govern
ments. e-er devised Ly man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25
Yours With
On gsg 80
Gd GhglG3Ga@.
60 writes q v'rolnio younG iaGy to a
Baltimore firm. Tells II Won
derfui exoc-icnec.

= every Ira. q 1sc.a-;si r,o has
ever SHOWN .s fli .c'-1 E t.ai indiges-
tc1 causes, tAeiollowlnS letter must
appeal w.th especial lores. 1t IS
Wiittel, from S~-.cfto., va, under
recqrt Ga.e, ard seys:
Mrssr;s. GILBERT E.sos. GO,
a. Balittore, Nd.
Fp'u i,l n"i Il, '' ~ ~ ~ l, riv noa 20
IS ae.f's s,arsararillsl wiln Celery" /
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25
Life at stake.

If You but knew the splendid m eri
of Foley's Honey and Tar you would
never be without 1t. A dose or two
will prevent an attack of pneumonia
or Ia grippe. 1t NAV save your life
Sold by Z. O. williams.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25


A few books have been written on
the events that conspired to divide
western Virginia from the parent
state. but in the main thew have beer
the expressions aud opinions of one
individual with particulars reference
to his part in the dramatic scenes in
Qident TO the secession movement, and
the loyalty OF the people of this sec
ton of the state to the United States
government. The true history of
those times has now been written by
one who is the only survivor OF that
period competent and equipped for
the task. That gentleman Granville
Dawson Hall, native OF this state.
aud who was an active observer OF
men aud events of the times or Whlcn
he writes, and who also has Official
connection with the erection OF the
new state. The title of his work is
"The Rending of Virginia, = and is
now on the market, as Will be seen
bv advertisement III another column.
The writer had the privilege OF
CHANGING over part if the work III man
uscript. and from the matter he was
permitted to read, he assures the read
ers of this paper that they can
n OF afford TO do without 1t The late
Mr.. john Frew, who was an active
figure in the trying tlm"s, after read
ing the book i'll manuscript, remark
ed to the writer of these lines that
il was undoubtedly the most truth
fnl and interesting history of the
war period ever written. The author
himself verv modestly writes OF hls
object in publishing this work that
much OF the material was possessed
by no other PEI son, and would be lost.
A purpose entertained for more than
four years. was not easy TO rellnqush'
Besides everv one owes something &c
his time and to the people with whom
his lot is cast and the author oil
tins work has felt resting upon him
some sense of obligation to contrib
ute to the history of his native state
the truth about its beginnings which
it happened circumstances made him
familiar with II he could reach the
Young men of West Virginia he
would urge them to study the early
history of their state. lie is some
thing they can be proud of; some
thing about which they ought &c
know the truth. They have come in
to noble heritage, and ought tic IN
form themselves carefully, accurately,
and conscientiously. concerning the
men and their work to whom and tC
which they are indebted for their rict
Inheritance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

The Isthmian Canal Gommiss ion
has recommended, unanimously, tibet
the government accent the offer of
the Panama Company to sell their
holdings IN the canal for the sum of
forty million dollars, and no doubt
this offer will be accepted. by the
United States Congress, and the con-
struction of the water way uniting
the two oceans, will begin within
his year. This long looked for en-
terprise, will be great boom to bus
mess enterprise, and aid this country
IN its efforts. for the meeting of trade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25
st NARTIusBuRa HERALD
A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER
szw6I9sse6 eyeyy SATURDAY at $T.oo pc,
year, in ad10nce. al
asRTIaSBURG WEST VIRGINIA.
GEO. F. EVANS. EDITOR.
w 6. HoFFHE.N~

Wous MIR. Duley have fun with
Prince Henry, when he comes to the
christening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

The old song when, .JohnY comes
marching home, has been changed to
now Henry is sailing over.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

Oar Democratic friends seem to be
anxious for Hon. John j. Hetzel to
run for the State Senate, why this
sudden interest in his behalt, are they
of the opinion that he would be easy
prey. They may ind TO their sorrow
should Mr.. Hetzel consent to makesthe
trIct deserves should legislate for
their interests. 1t would be better
for our Democratic friends not to load
their heads. with too many chips.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25
DRIFTING.

The political pot has begun to boil
at Washington and the democrat
il n u5'rs are cesting around for an
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

The Democratic Senators are getting
read Y TO cut their old country expan-
81 IN linuen, and cry al oud for the let
ting go of the Philippines. Haven t
they had hckings enough, on this
score, if not let them persist in the
effort and like McGinty, down TO
the bottosm of the sen they Will 90
once more. The Democrats may as
well realize now as later that these
islands belong to Uncle Sam, and he
intends to hold them-thr OF Oh the
efforts CT the Republican party
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25
An Honored state.

There is no doubt about it whatever,
exclaims the Chicago Tribune. Iowa
Is distinctly 1t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

Silver's next Mule Sale will take
place in about 80 days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-01-25

You can buy team at your own
price at Silver g Mule Sale.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
Did Pelee Rob Oil weIls9

Speaking of the decrease or almost
total disappearance of the gas pres
sure which was so long one of the
great peculiarities Of the Beaumont
field, there IL novel theory advanced
Some men who study such things say
that Just about the time of the erup-
ton of Mont Pelee and the destruc-
ton of st. Pierre the gas pressure be-
gan to lessen and in n short while al
most entirely disappeared.
The theory is that the gas which
was under the ground at Beaumont eX-
tended laterally under the earth all the
way down through the Caribbean Sea
and when 1t accumulated in large
quantities under Mont Pelee the eX-
plosion came and the supply was ex-
haustcd there. In support of this Won
derful theory attention is called to the
fact that the famous oil pool in the
Gulf of Mexico, south of Beaumont
many miles, and which has been the
wonder of mariners for years and
years, is on direct line between Beau
mont and Mont Pelee. SO the people
who deal in synclines and monocllnes
and anticlnes, says the New Orleans
Picayune, find comfort in believing
that the eruption of the volcano is
what has caused all the damage al
Beaumont.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
GIVING THE RED BIRETTA.


In the last consistory three red hats
were bestowed on three cardinals who
were last year elected to the purple.
One of these is Archbishop Skrbensky
Of Prague, who is the youngest mem
Der of the sacred college, being only
8S-a most exceptional age to be thus
honored.
The see of Prague has. together with
one or two others, a special privilege
that of wearing the red biretta from
the moment he is created. The usual
rule is that cardinal, although enjoy
ing all the privileges of his position
and ranking with his colleagues, is not
allowed to wear his red hat until it Is
actually bestowed, which is often quite
q year after.
Many years ago Prince Swarzem-
berg, cardinal and archbishop of
Prague says the Rome correspondent
of the Pail Mall Gazette, happened to
be in Rome when the consistory took
place, so was invited by Gregory XVI
to come and receive his hat from him
personally. The cardinals to be thus
honored all gathered, black birettas in
hand, which made the red one held by
Prince Swarzemberg most conspicuous.
The prelates of the chamber remon-
strated, saying he had made mistake
and must exchange for black one, but
he insisted that it was his privilege and
that he intended to so thus into the
papal presence. Things were becoming
most strained and heated, as neither
side would give way, when clever
person deXterously suppressed the red
apple of discord and thus forced the
cardinal to go into the presence empty
handed. AS to whether he was within
his rights or not has never, | believe,
been decided.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25

Cats have been known to mother
chickens, but it IL, somewhat rare to find
dog displaying ! similar tendencies.
Fritz, an intelllgegA terrier belonging to
a Philadelphia gentleman, was OBJ
served to adopt a half grown brood of
chickens that had been left to scratch
for themselves by the mother hen. An
other interesting case is reported from
PittsbuHg. A resident of that notable
town recently exhibited a "happy fam
lily" consisting of dog and three half
grown fox cubs. The mother fox had
been traced to her den and killed when
the cubs were found, and they were so
small that they did not have their eyes
open. At the same time the dog was
rearing puppies and the fox cubs were
taken home and given to her The dog
took the little orphans into her own
family, and they have become insep-
arabic.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25

stones. There were many bogus ar
ticles palmed off in those days and
many grades of meerschaum were on
the market. My fall and winter stock
of meerschaum and amber goods when
these 'fads' were vigorous amounted to
81 900 or more. Now $50 worth of the
same goods will run me two or three
years.
The goods of this character that are
sold now are bought at Christmas
times or the holidays following, or else
for birthday presents, for there are
some people who still keep up the
pretty old custom of giving gifts an
nually for this purpose, and if it was
MT for these occasions the sales would
be absolutely wiped out. The same de-
cadence that now obtains in the
use of holders by smokers also exists
with regard to cases for carrying Gig
ars and cigarettes. | have quite va
ried stock on hand, and always have,
but not one man in seventy-tive car
ries a cigarette or cigar case. They
keep cigarettes from friZzling at the
in the pockets. These cases We're not
so obtruslve to the gaze as the fancy
holder, being carried in the pocket, but
the good taste of the owner was often
displayed by his selection of cigar
case. Many were made of the different
metals, aluminium and even silver and
gold being used. There were also cases
of pearl. OF course, not every young
blood could afford to carry gold or
even a silver cigarette case. The lat
ter kind sometimes had the owners
initials, monogram fashion, on the side
of the case. The majority of these
goods, however, We're of various kinds
of fiber. The most expensive goods of
this sort were sold TO college students
and the price of silver or gold Gig.
arctic case was steep. Some of the
gold ones sold for SO and others high
or still"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
Bridget as a Mrs. Malaprop.

Bridget, who came to this country
last year, has a limited vocabulary, and
while she is learning fast, some of the
words and expressions that she has ac
quired do not always fit, her ear moi
having been accurate in getting the
right term. Thus the other day she
said to her mistress:
"Mam, shall fix that Kansas back
duck for dinner"
Again, Bridget was telling tale Of g
missing friend in this city, when she
exclaimed:
"Do you know l believe when Katie
turns up she'll be found in the Potash
Fieldw
While at work on Friday a tremen
dous blast near by in the subway rat
tied the dishes In the kitchen and the
girl cried out:
There goes that rapid uansou
again"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
The Value of Self-Confidence.

- II who is of himself is any company.
SfconhdenCe is of nestmable to n through
out life, for it gives him initiative and enterprise which
at the bottom of all great Tmidity dis
trust of ones powers, the thought of failure
unmannng. The who Is bashful when walking into
parlor will appear like clown than a gentleman The
whose knees knlck together whose voice shakes
when he addresses convention will be heard with
of contempt The who into any
into tub of cold water, time with grim
and Withdrawals will make it But the man
who first having weighed project well and studied FROM al
sides punges boldly into it, strong swimmer into the
flood tide and makes straight his without hesitation
looking back is the who chances will
coed.
Fortune has avors for the the backward For
requires that be that her suors
forward boldly and declare their Intentions The VIII
fears propose lest she dismiss him will wait
daily and hang around until reader fellow puts to thu
touch to win lose it ALL and wins likely thereby
ting his procrastnatng rival Women like boldness in
lover They forgive easily for going far thar
for using all the they willing give him. They
like rnasterul and the masteru man is the successful
in love war, politics, business society and all the
affairs of life
Go ahead do what you wish do do it boldly, and if
your very seconfdence will repair it and
smooth Don't make habit of apoogizng for most
people know of your fault until beg pardon for it.
Don't yourself. Demand your rights and little
in dark Never let other people manage
in which you Interested And let another
usurp the credit for work Above ALL he positive d.
something rather than nothing Don't wait for honor and
drop into your lap while sitting downSan
Francisco Bulletin.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
The Omnibus.

In the newly issued double part of
the New English Dictionary, DR.. Muir.
ray gives two quotations under the
word omnibus" which neatly tell the
birth story of the vehicle. In memoir
andum to the chairman Of the Board of
Stamps, dated April 3, 1920, Mr..
Shillibeer stated: ~ am en-
gagged in building two vehicles after
the manner of The recently established
French Omnibus, which when complet-
ed propose starting on the Paddington
Road" Mr.. Shlllibeer was as good as
his word. In Saunders News Letter of
July appeared the paragraph: THE
new vehicle called the omnibus, COM
menced running this morning from Pad.
dlngton to the city,"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25

The question what we shall eat con
tinues TO be an absorbing one to the
human race. There are moments in
the life of many u woman when the
world seems to her nothing but vast
market, from which she must snatch
such food az she may, and spend her
whole force in preparing 1t, only to
see it disappear from her tired hands
before the greedy demands of appe-
tite. Against the depression of this
mood there are n few remedies. One
Is found in the determination of the
housewife that in her home the food
shall be so cooked and served as to
remove the meal as far as possible
from the mere process of feeding and
allay 1t with the satisfaction Of those
appetltes that we call the higher. The
meal swallowed hastily in hot, un-
tidy room, from table heaped rather
than spread. is a degradation alike to
cook and to eater. On the other hand,
n meal served with accessories so gor-
geous as to dazzle all the senses is no
less vulgar A meal, be 1t humble or
rich, set forth with the dignity and
seemlncss which come from clean
linen, well-ordered dishes, and plenty
without surfeit becomes function as
worthy of high spirit as the reading
of good book or the hearing of mu-
sic There are two kinds of good cook
ing. One of them is represented by the
the work of the accomplished French
chef. His sauces are creations" and
his omelette is worth the price of a
weeks food for a family. The oti /
kind is as simple as 1t Is inexpensive
A dish of green peas prepared by a
New England farmers wife; a bow
of "hasty pudding" eaten in the kitch
en- where 1t was cooked; n plate OF
macaroni from the hand of an Italian
peasant woman--these may be truly
trlumps in the art of cookery. The
conclusion of the whole matter--health
full for the tired housekeeper and FOL
the overfed millionaire-s that fooC
Is means to life, not life itself; ant
that whoever overvalues or under
values 1t fails to live fully and richly
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
Better Stick to the Farm.

VT said the annual increase of Chicagos population
is from 10000 10000 and the corners every
l the who victims of the
notion that opportunity awaits them in the cities alone I'm
der this cusion they condemn themselves probably to
overcrowded labor market If they
get work small salary; they must live in cheap
boarding pass from them to cheap enemens they
have marry find and that their posi-
ton of anxious dependence and that the imaginary
charms city life disappear leave nothing but the depressing
reality buildings together the exclusion Of light
aud air perVadng noise and dirt of routine which
gives little in the present and holds
no promise for the future.
the majority of such must be the result and
while country may serious drawbacks is plain
young make capital mistake when they
consider the question of opportunity through ignorant
contempt their familiar surroundings If instead of ndug-
in drc9ms of fortune building in the city they
thoroughly all the work of farm, cultivate interest
it, add Intelligence it, the Of their
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
The Genuine Article.

A certain lady of title recovered from.
rather severe Illness. An adept with
the brush, and regular exhibitor of
water colors in connection with the To-
cal art gallery, 1t was supposed she
had overworked herself
When the doctor was called in an old
nurse, who had been in the family
many years, bored the medical man
with her opinions as to the cause OF
the attack.
ITS them long hours an hard work
of the paintln' what's done it," she re
marked directly she saw him. The
doctor was preoccupied and scarcely
heard the remark.
HAS her laiyship exhibited any
traces of hysteria?" he suddenly de
manded, turning to the laxative nurse
"Oh no, SIR" was the unexpectel
reply; they was water colors, all or
'em-real beauties, tool" - Detroit
NewsTribune.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
To Meet an Interesting Demand.

In response to an ever increasing de.
nand for skilled woman labor, New
York is soon to open a trade school for
girls. Besides getting half pay pupils
will have a chance to learn more than
one trade, and thereby become prac-
tically Independent of the fluctuations
Of fashion in the Industrial world. For
example, girls who declare a preference
for the machine room will, If they stay
long enough, be taught almost every
variety of work which can be done by
4 machine, from lace to leather, while
candidates for the FASTING room may
become equally proficient in the manu-
eacture of milady's opera fan and bon
let box, of lamp shades and bookbind-
lngs. Thus, if bonnet boxes become II
drug on the market or fans go out OF
fashion, girl who learned to make
them at the trade school will be able
to turn, without loss of time or money,
10 making lamp shades and to book.
Ninding.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-12-25
SOME FADs OF SMOKERS.
Little Demand for Cigar and Cigarette
Cases and Holders.

aN'h''S 'Nh"Aiu 'bi NAtsit SiiA S'tN
Cases and Holders.
Yes" said Il prominent Washington
dealer in smokers articles, there has
been steady decrease year by year
for the last decade in the sale of Gig
ars and cigarette holders, also in eases
for BOTH as well rs match safes. In
fact, the trade is not what it used
to be ten or fifteen years back. The
only reason | can give is TO say that
each of these things was fad and had
its day. l do not mean to say that
there are no men who still use hold
ers. We still occasionally sell cigarette
and cigar holders, as well as cases to
carry them in, but the sales are more
rare. There are but few fine goods
disposed of now, except on special oc-
casions for gifts. Men no longer seem
to think holder indispensable to the
enjoyment of cigar or cigarette. Some
have always claimed that smoke
was enhanced by not using a holder.
The goods we do sell now are mostly
of cherry wood or the German Weis-
chel. l have some customers, elderly
men, WIN llht IL WtlbNAtl cigar nOlueT.
Though holders are no longer the fad
we have to have them in stock. A store
of this sort would not be complete
without them.
'Twelve or fifteen years ago almost
every young man, especially If ne went
the proper gait and had social aspira-
tons, felt that his outfit was incom-
plete without fancy cigarette holder.
Some of the latter were exceedingly
pretty and when of amber alone or of
amber and meerschaum they were cost
ly. Some had gold bands around
the center or at the end the cigar
cite fitted in. Others were embellshed
and ornamented with silver or gold
bugs, the latter being often set with
jewels There were some very pretty
combinations made in these goods. |
have sold n three-inch amber cigar.
cite holder for $l5, But then a portion
! Of 1t was incrusteG with precious