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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

on the arm. to the worst sort of burn.
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve is quick cure. In buying
Witch Hazel Salye. be particular to
get DeWitt's-this is the salve that
heals without leaving scar. A spe-
cific for blind. bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. Sold by Shepherds
Pharmacy and g. w. Tabler.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
KILLED ny LIGHTNING.

The BODY of John B. Beard. who
was struck by lightning and killed
while riding his bicycle in the vicin-
ity Of Greencastle Saturday afternoon,
has been removed to his home, near
Little Cove. The deceased was a SOL
of Elias Beard, and Was aged about
% wears.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

There are signs that boom for ex-
Secretary of State o lney may be re-
vivad DIS the months go nv, and that
he NAV become the residuary legatee
of ex- President Cleveland Evidently
the last has by no means been heard
about Mr.. Olnev as a Presidential
candidate in 1904.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

The demand for harvest hands in
Kansas. together with the big wages
offered, induced number of eastern
college students to go west for the
harvest season. They are making So
and 81 per day helping the Kansas
farmers cut their crops.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
WILL PICNIC ATINwoOD.

The Sunday school of St. Johns
Lutheran church will hold its picnic
at Inwood Park on Thursday. August
6 The friends of the SUNDAY school
are given a cordial invitation to join
with them Many amusements will
be prepared for the children and thew
will be made to enjoy pleasant day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

The Hagerstown fire department has
inst received new combination hose
and chemical wagon, for which the
city paid 50, 500. Martinsbure' octo-
genary hand-cart is still dong duty at
the same old stand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Kentucky Republicans regard nom
ination for governor worth fighting
for. The Democratic record in that
State affords them plenty of opportun-
itv for winning fight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
rELEPnoNe pImEoroRIEs.

The G & p. Telephone Co. is dis
tributing new directories among their
subscribers The book is much larger
than the last one issued containing
many more names.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

There seems to be great difference
of opinion as to whether the rains
have come because the people iii the
west praved for them or just because
it was time for them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Attorney General Knox and the in
terstate commerce comm ission now
have the anthracite coal trust on the
run. This does not look much as
though President Roosevelt lacked the
courage of his conviction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
HAVE RETURNED HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Dew. Gerhardt and
son William, who have been at Prov
ldence, r. l.. for visit of several
weeks returned to their home here Sun
dav. Mr.. Gerhardt resumed his dut-
les at the court house this morning,
but said he never felt the need OF va
cation more than just after he mas had
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

The condition of the public roads OF
Berkeley county suggests that good
road convention might be in order in
this section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18
Lockjaw From cobwebs.

Cobwebs put on cut latlv gave a
woman lockjaw. Millions know that
che best thing to put on cut is Buck
lens Arnica Salve. the infallible heal
err Of Wounds. Ulcers, Sores, Skin
EEJptions, Burns, Scalds and Sores.
1t cures or no paw. Only 25c at Shep-
herds Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

The farmers of Berkeley county may
be congratulated on the good weather
which enables them to get in that
small portion of their crops the bad
weather of this soring and summer
permitted them TO garner The weather
this year was decidedly uneavorable
to the agricultural interests in this
section OF West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Grover Cleveland saws he will run
again if he can be shown that it is his
duty to do so. AS Grover is amiable
nowadays, he will be willing to assist
any one who tries to show him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Your Uncle Davy Hill is not loom
ing up over the country so promis-
cuously as a presidential possibility
these DAYS. Davy has had the presi-
Dental itch ever since the war, and
at one time was able to muster near
" 100 votes in a national convention.
Now he couldn't carry his own ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Mr.. Cleveland cannot object to hav-
ing some of his ideas characterized Us
nonsense. He has often SAID the same
about other peoples ideas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

1t is only natural that we should
now have frequent and dnexDected
showers. This is the Sunday-school
picnic season.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

David B. Hill did not 90 to Europe,
but is keeping almost as well out OF
the calcium glare as Mr.. German.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

Judge Daniel b. Lucas, of Charles
Town. is spending few days in tins
city on legal business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-07-18

one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
PRISONER IN SING SING
FOR T#ENTY-FOUR YEARS
Union Veteran to Get a Glimpse Of Out
side World Today.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22.-For The first
time in tweuty-four years John s Down
ing VIII look upon the world today For
That period he has never been outside
the walls OF Sing Sing prison.
Now sevenJy-one years Of age. he is
30 be taken TO a court in BrooRIyu. WITH
The hope i..at he may never return 10
his cell Despite his age he is healthy
and vigorous.
Every month that ne has been in prIs-
on has brought 70 him So. as q pension
from the United States. Tor he was
d soldier IL the civil war and was
wounded az Autietam.
a millionaire has promised 10 give him
employment if released.
His sentence was that he should he
Imprisoned for life. although he was con
vfcfed only OF manslaughter in the first
degree II is for this reason that lis
friends. through Norman s. Marsh.
lawyer. viii endeavor TO have him lib.
Grated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
Prayers FOR SINNERS
WHO PLAY CHECKERS
Asbury Park Nethodists Belong to
Checker and Bowling Clubs.

NEW YORK. Jan els checzer play
ing sin, and If so. SIS bowling its
brother? This r the question that is
nosz stirring Ocean Grove
The Rev. j. y. Daniels objects 10
checkers. and as some members Of St
paurs Church belong 10 q checker club
which is now engaged in a long drawn
out club match for gold medal. ne
asked the congregation TO pray for them
The Rev H C. Smith who was pres
ent at the prayer meeting. said he liked
checkers and would play If he only knew
how. SEINE of the Methodist deacous be
long 80 the checker club.
In Asbury PARK tao ministers have
joined a bowling club. ana are ROW con
testing In handicap tournament The
relative sinfuiness of checkers ard bow
ling is aEitaJiug the twin cities 90 the
exclusion Of the beach question. and no
one seems 70 know whore it viii end
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
DRAWS HIGH SALARY
FOR RUNNING 4 KITCHEN
King Edwards Cook Has Nunificent Income.

the preparation for dinner-commencc
That over. the artist is free for the eveu-
Ing. It is worth noting that he owes his
enviable post solely to hard work and
genius, for the cook, like the poet. is
born, not made. An additional interest
attaches 20 this culinary autocrat, DC
cause Of the encouragement he gives 10
women cooks.
II has always been said that women
cannot attain TO great heights as cooks
and creators Of dishes. and thar. JUST
as they fail to excel in music. poetry. and
painting, they fail also in the higher
mysteries of cooking. II is very inter
esting 10 learn, on the testimony of the
Kings cook. that this is no longer true,
however true it may have been formerly
NJ. MenageT is the first chez TO admit
that women have any talent IN this III
Tection. and says that his women assist
ants do cOatrive great works for which
he, as chef. gets he credit For this
generous concession women ought 10
feel very grateful. for, coming from such
a high quarter. it Will undoubtedly 10
much to remove the popular notion as 10
women's lack OF creative capacity in 5he
kitchen And. further, N. Menaeer saws
that there are renowned kitchens in Lon
don which have frequently served sap
dinners to his royal master and are con
trolied entirely by women cooks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22

LONDON, Jan. 22.-Kiug Edwards
cook enjoys q salary Of G2.O0O about
the same as a lieutenant general in the
army. OF an admiral of the feet 1t
is more than many bishops get. and
thu keeper of the British Museum has
10 be content with far less N Menager.
whose reputation is second to none as
a chef. Is about forty years old and q
native Of southern France. The auto
crat of the Kings kitchen does not
sleep under the Kings roof, but has his
private residence in street not very far
awav
With the Kings breakfast he has
nothing 10 do: an artist could not be
expected to produce three masterpieces
in one day. So. al about II O'Clock the
prince OF chefs steps into hanson and
is driven to Buckingham Palace There
in large sunny kitchen, overlooking the
lawns, ne receives the luncheon carte,
drawn up by Lord Farquhar. and his
work begins First oS all, he orders
what will be required. and the master
CT the kitchen sees that all The articles
come in. checks each item, and then
sends the account TO Sir Nigel Kings
cote. the pavmaster. who writes out a
check IN payment
After luncheon is served NJ. Menager
retfres once more TO reappear at IS
0 clock wneu the great event of the day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
Sleeping Beauty ard the


Jane was young person ot great sen
sibiIity and imaginative power. Her enc
mics said she was sentimental but that
was only half true, Jane having read
countless romances in which love ap-
peared 10 be the highest state Of bliss,
decided that II life were to contain any
thing important for her she must fall in
love IS soon as possible. This may seem
an easy matter 10 the simply amorous-
but to a strict romauticist IT presents
many difficulties James life led down
q city street to school, and home again
Il is true that many young ladies in
Madame EsteIIe's seminary firted from
the windows with young gentlemen on
the corner. but this innocent vUIgaritv
was offensive TO james sense Of romance
She continued reading and bi5ed an au-
spfcious occasion for The bestowaI of her
heart
In her fifteenth year James parents
went to spend the summer In The Adiron-
daeks. Jane decided that this summer
should certainly mark The great year Of
her life Some one must al once ne
found upon whom to hang her affections.
Had not Juliet lived loved and died be
fore she was siztean2 Jane made cal
culating survey OF herself before she
launched upon her quest Her blue eyes,
black hair and pensive, dropping mout4
were. encouraging. but there was some
thing extensively Prosaic about her short,
blue linen dress and large laced boots.
4 limp white muslin and a pair Of san
daI slippers are what Jane would have
liked
For many days Jane viewed the male
population Of the lakes with a search
ing eye. She looked at the venerable
beaus with patent leather shoes and
cynic smiles the college men with hia-
tsnt tongues and sweaters. the stodgy
heads Of families. the choiceIy dressed
and vacuous looking youths from city
Offices. the agile, derisive little BOYS
who moved in gangs Her heart mis-
gave her Was It possible that ladies
stIII found heroes In this throng2 SJiH
she did not despair. There might vet
beat some soul OF sentiment under
EauneI blazer.
one night as she was standing OF the
wharf the Illrle boat that brought new
visitors TO the hotel presented 10 her
eyes likely subject. He was leaning
against The door OF the steamer in q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
Sir Hiram Maxim to Be
Expo Guest.
TO VISIT THE ST. LOUIS FAIR
Gives Much Valuable Information Con-
corning Tournament Proposed
For Exposition.

ST LOUIS, Jan. 22.-Sfr Hiram Max
i'm. the inventor If worldwide reputa-
ton had accep. ID an invitation TO visit
ST. Louis this winter and had planned
10 come with George F. Parker, the rep
resentative Of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition TO Great Britain. An affec-
ton of the throat has compelled the in
ventOr TO postpone his visit
Sir Hiram Maxim writes to the Lou
isiaua Purchase Exposition manage
ment that he fears the exposure Of a
trip during mid-wiuter. and says it Will
be more convenient for him TO visit St.
Louis in August or September. From
The first announcement OF the airship
contest for a prize of Sl0O, 600. Sir Hiram
Maxim has in various ways manifested
his deep interest in the matter. He has
given the exposition management much
valuable counsel upon the conditions OF
the contest. and his coming at this
time was prompted by his desire to look
ever the ground for himself and to con
suit further upon plans for the tOuTna-
ment Finding ii impossible to make
the trip at this time, Sir Hiram Maxim
has written at considerable length his
views. which have been received by
President Francis, and are now made
public The fact shat Sir Hiram Maxim
has expended some $40 900 upon expert
ments in aerOnautics emphasizes the i'm
portance OF these views. The letter ad-
dressed TO the president of the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition is in part as
follows:
In regard to the St. Louis exhibition.
I should say that the geographical posi-
tion OF St. Louis is all that could be
desired. and ! have no doubt Ia, the
exhibit Of itself viii prove a very great
success 1 see by the papers that prac-
tiCally all tie nations OF the world are
discussing the question as TO what they
should send IN regard 20 the s4ronaI-
teal part of the exhibition. I should s$y
that as you have about 200 acres, YOU
viii be able to appropriate fairly large
piece of ground for this purpose.
. IF there is to be an aeronauticaG ex-
hibition 1t VIII be necessary TO naY6 Ger
tain buildings erected as shelters. These
to be useful either Tor flying machines or
balloons
"A true flying machine large enough
to carry one man has not yet been made,
although vast sums Of money have been
spent on experimental work. As far as
1irlgibIe balloons are concerned the
French government have already spen-
a vast sum. and have found -hae it is
quite impossible to make a dirigible hal
loon which will make Roadway against
even a slight breeze. Santos Dumo1.
has perhaps done better than the French
government experimenters, and ! think
perhaps he has gone as far as it IS pos
sibIe for anyone to go in the direction
u dirigibIe balloons sun, If We look
The matter squareIy in the face. tain5
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
CHICAGO APPROVES OF
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
Council Asks State Legislature to Pass
q Bill.

CHICAGO. Jan. 22.-MunicipaI owner
ship Of street railways vas provided for
in a bill approved by the city council
Monday night and recommended for
passage by the legislature
The bill gives every city in the State
the right TO own and operate street
railways, and 10 acquire by purchase or
condemnation any existing lines. In any
ordinance for street railways given 10
any person or company a clause must
be inserted reserving the right TO the
city to purchase the plant
The city council is given the power
to license It's own cars or lease its tracks
TO any company for maximum Per:oi
OF twenty years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22
GOfPERS TO EXAMINE
IHSULAR CONDITIONS
Federation President Authorized 20
Make Trip 20 Porto Rice.

At tha third days session OF the
executive council. American Federation
OF Labor. all members were present ex-
eeDt Vice Presidents Mitchell and MGR
ris.
II was decided to aid the Federal
Labor Union. Of Knoxville. Tenn. in It's
contest with the Knoxville Wooden
NILS. OF that city. The question OF
bonding the financial officers Of local
unions IN surety company was taken
up. discussed. but final action was de-
feTred- 4 number o. bills relative 10
the interests o. labor. and either pending
in Congress or proposed to be drafted
covering the subjects. were referred 10
the legislative committee. among which
was the so-cailed elght-hcur bill. the
multiplication bill the immigration
bill the Chinese exclusion bin. for the
exclusion OF Chinese both from the
mainland and from the Philippine and
Hawaiian Islands. the right Of seamen
to discontinue their service. provided
vessels are in safe harbors: increase tn.
Salary for letter carriers, back pay for
Government employees who were required
to work a longer period each day than
eight hours, and to secure an Insurance
system for the disabled workman.
President Gompers was directed 10
prepare a memorial TO the President Of
the Uuirad States. the President Of the
Senate, and the Speaker Of the House.
urging he purchasing Of the lands of the
Choetaw nation, to be used as mining
property
The president of the Federation was
authorized to make a trip to Porto Rico
and endeavor to be Of assistance. to thu
wage-workeTs Of the island and to en-
deaTor to bring about a labor movement
there in conformity with American
methods He VIII also investigate labor
conditions there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22

with blue eyes. yellow hair and a face
devoid OF expression. Jane COW .rsa-
tioually sounCed him He was sweet
tempered and polite. but seemed quite
col0rIess in mind and heart Could not
Jane tincture him to suit herseIf-con-
vert this raw material into a hero2 she
would try. Robert soon got into the
habit OF seeking Jane TO dance because
she did all the talking Then he began
to take her rowing in the afternoons.
James heart began 20 warm to Robert
It was better to have a man say moth
ing than to let him spoil things with
commonplace remarks. She made him
row her 10 shady hooks. where she would
take a little volume OF Lord Tenuyson
and read st 10 him. She would gaze AT
him silently and mysterfousIy, Robert
began TO be Iistless and pale The ST
Ierce and poetry and alteration OF Jane
were enervatlng him But whenever he
made an attempt TO take any one else
out rowing James eyes would give him
TO understand that he had stabbed her
10 the heart: 50 poor. huge. sweet tenn
rered Robert was finally bound hand and
foot. He followed Jsne all day long, let
himself be read 10, quarreled with ad-
mired. and often showed sparks of real
emotion still Jane was conscious Of a
sense of disappointment It was heavy
work-thfs dragging Of Robert through
the proper PAGES.
At last her homemade hero was
obliged to leave. Jane frightened up.
Here was an opportunity for touching
farewell That afternoon she and Robert
rowed TO a beautiful little island where
on a moss grown bank above the lake
they watched The setting sun for the last
time" as Jane said
Robert. lets carve p L on this log"
she cried enthusiastically.
''P. L. said Robert, IN solemn aston
ishment
Yes for Paradise Lost"
What's the joke" he asked.
Jane felt # would be useless 10 explain
Tho next morning as Robert departed
on the little steamer Jane watched until
she could no longer see shining on her
hero's coat the silver heart she made him
swear 10 keep for her sake always. Then
she gave little sigh of relief Robert.
indeed. was heavy work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22

rather graceful way, with q soft hat al
most imDerceptibIy tilted on his head.
There was TO James eve. something
both subtle and dashtng about his ap-
pearaHce Her hopes beat high He
was shaking hands with an older zirI
whom she knew. There was to be d nop
al the hotel that night Perhaps the
older girl would ask him 20 dance with
Jane
The would-be heroine was pink with
excitement that evening. she watched
the new guest as he crossed the dancing
space. He had dark eyes with shadows
under them and shadows round his
mouth Jane thought he must work very
hard. She leaned over and touched her
older friend
"Wiil-win you introduce me to that
man" she shyIy whispered.
OF course, said her companion gayIy,
reckoning to the loiterer- Miss Graves
let me present Mr. Carson
Delighted" said Mr. Carson in q
weary voice May I have the pleas
ureg-' and he led Jane out to dance.
AfteTwaTd they repaired to two veTanda
seats in the moonlight. Jane waited
anxiously for .her. hero to SPEAK, and the
hero SPOKE He told Jane that she
danced beautifully: that it was the best
dance he had had that evening. He
jeered languidly at the college students,
and said It must be very duh here for g
pretty girl He broke of to admire
a blond lady going past them, Jane
once more felt The pangs OF disappoint-
meut- Alas. his romantic exterior be
lied him, He was only rude ard silly.
She looked sadly at him. He was lean
ing back with dropping eyes.
beg pardon, but have such d head
ache he mur.nured.
Il am very sorry said Jane
"Jove, what a smile" said The young
man. Its enough to make fellow well
again"
Jane rose. There is my next part
Der.'' she said stif7y. and led the way
across the room. Never. never again
would Jane make a mistake about dash
ing young men with shadows under their
eyes.
So Jane had TO begin her search again.
There came upon her horizon an eight
cen-ycar-oId schooIboy by the name o.
Robert Smith tremendous young giant,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-22

rhasa's eight petite vaudeville at-
fractions for next week comprise TIE
Two JuIiatz-~ presented by Lima Mer-
Vile. Marion Gilmore and sydney Booth
neImore and Lee. Lew suuy. Jul-e
Hickey and Amy Nelson. Jennie Yea
mans. The WaieuLerg brothers. the Har-
mouy -Four. and the spectacular pauto-
mime motion pictures of "C5uFrreIIa. 81.
Lawrence Steiner wrote The Two Ju-
Iietz' especially for these artists. and IT
is said to be one O. the best presented
this year. D. deals with mistaken idan-i-
Ties and cross purposes. provoking an
endless series Of laughs George r. Del
more and Julius ". Lee viii be seen in
their original creation "A study fin
Black in which is tha most expensive
and elaborate aerial apparatus employed
Lu vaudeville. Lew SuiIy. enc noted min
srTaI aud-uan. will appear as The Pres
Ileat of The Laugh Trust" Jennie Yea
mans. The daughter OF tbe famous com
gdIeue. Annie Eeamans IN her eharac-
rarlstir and witty conversation and imi-
rationz. should prove a charming fea-
fu7e- The Wagan1erz brothers are novel
double foot jugglers. a rrpe OF work new
here The Harmony -Four. ia their mu-
steal comedy. At the Way Station. ~
and the motion pictures Of the "Cinder-
ella" uautomime are the concluding
numbers
Lafaye,te-Walter Perkins IN Jerome"
nr eraefaf a.~-anrar9anr xii, Erarre-.