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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
Kings BY Their Own Decree
and Lost Empires Com
Bouon Struck for Mexico en Held AMMAN Border and Bonavsntu
Founded the Ream-AH Proved Dismal Failures

raphy, for his choice for his empire fell
on the very spot of earth where at that
time he had the best chances to succeed
With small force of less than AGO men
he went to the border between Siam and
AMMAN and tried to persuade the natives
to join him in large numbers. He man
aged to get a tribe about him which
elected him chief and later proclaimed
him king under the name of Marie |. :"
The Paris newspapers of that time
were gorged with accounts of the I'M
dertaking, much as they are at present
with the Lebaudy enterprise; and the
population at home found enormous
amusement in the idea itself. In 1888
Marie was crowned and formed his
court; then he remained unheard of for
several years until the news of his death
came from Singapore, where he had
taken refuge after being dethroned be-
cause he could not work the miracles he
promised. He left his fortune behind
him.
Then there was Antoine-Orelie l.. en-
peror of Patagonia; or, in private life,
NJ Thoumens, modest lawyer of Peri
gueux, France. He seems to have had
nothing of sovereignty but gold crown
(some people swore it was BRASS and the
name, but he lived down there in his
Kingdom" until fever killed him in a
Buenos Ayres hospital. There are few
or no details to be found about him
The worst of them all was Charles Bon
Of xxyhn
name was the Viscount de Roys and
Marquis of Caulain, neither of which
titles, however, exists in the Almanach
de Gotha Bonaventure suddenly dis
appeared from his favorite Paris clubs
one day and as suddenly reappeared four
years after He said he had been made
ruler of the province of Port-Bretoa in
Oceania, and that he had come back to
place on the Paris bourse valuable
amounts of stock and shares he had
gained in the prosperity out there.
What he was really specializing in was
human credulity of the peculiar French
variety. Nevertheless, he persuaded a
lot of people to invest large sums OF
money in farm lands. in mining shares
d1SGllSrleS ana sugar HeAuS. Al ceTlhlh
day he was to meet 500 emigrants from
Holland and France at Havre, whence
the party would sail on a specially char
tered steamer for the paradise at Port
Breton. The emigrants came, the boats
were there, but the ruler Of the distant
land was behind time and the boat sailed
without him.
When the emigrants arrived IN
Oceania to take possession of their vari-
Gus properties they discovered that they
had been duped. There were but barren
lands, destitute of the first necessities o.
life. Many of the wretches died there o.
starvation; there was no use in their go
ing back to France to ridicule and Pow
erty. Those who did return finally ef
fected the arrest of Bonaventure ii
Spain. whore he had led luxurious life
giving dinners to royalty and gambling
on a tremendous scale He was giyeI
five years of solitary Imprisonment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

We are all ushered into this life
without our volition or consent,
and each OF as has to live his life
to the end whether he enjoys doing
SO or not. The individual has but
one question TO decide; viz. how
shall he live the life that has been
given to hiIn2 Can he exist without
using his faculties? Some persons
try very hard TO do so. That, of
course, being failure. how can he
employ his faculties to get the most
pleasure for himself, obtain the most
power and wealth, or benefit the hui
man race in the largest way? Must
he live poorly from dav TO day ana
snffer when any unusual difficulty an
peas, or shall he plan TO so train his
faculties that thew can be used effect
lively and make for him more than
the cheapest and scantiest living?
When children grow up they live
the best wav they know, not always
the best way they can. No person
ever does better than he knows. His
improvement comes in learning to
know. One man will work all Gay
at common labor and earn a dollar
and quarter; another has learned to
do skilled work and he earns from
two and half to four dollars Der dav.
They both work ten hours one has
put forth as much mucular effort as
the other; but the second receives
twice or thrice as much as the first.
What has made the difference? One
is educated in his work and the other
is not It makes wide difference.
One earns dollars; and the other,
cents. One is able to think out his
plan of work and execute it; the
other has his work planned for him.
ANYBODY can fill the latters place
with few days or practice, and he
is discharged upon the slightest mis-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

TT appears from the researches of Paris
] reporters that the remarkable adven-
ture upon which NJ Jacques Lebaudy is
now engaged, in trying to found Sa-
haran empire on the west coast OF Africa,
is by no means SO unique as has been
supposed He has had three or four
predecessors In the hard task Of empire
founding, all Of them French, and each
OF them destined TO gloomy, unsuccess-
fui and fatal end.
Comte Raousset Boulbon, the most ia
nous of these, was born IN the late '20s
OF last century. He was an adventurous
spirit from the start. Having lost his
fortune recklessly about the time he
ought to have been In school, he spent a
few wild years In Aigiers and then set out
for California, not to discover gold, but
20 gather together as many unsuccessful
French gold hunters as he could find,
make a descent on Mexico and form an
Independent kingdom for himself before
the United States should sweep down
upon that country and put an end to its
political existence.
That was about 1S47. The big
province of Sonora tempted him Cthere
has been nothing small about the ideas
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
DAYTON RETURNS HOME
Reaches Washington After Trip
to Old Countries.
HE TALKS ON NAVAL AFFAIRS
Wesl Virginia Congressman Advocates Great
es Sea Power After investigating
H. Nav;ee ~ ll,ber Nations.
he Navies Of Other Nations.

Congressman Aston G.. Davis. o.
this congressional district, has return
I'd home after several weeks spent II
England, France and Germany. which
countries he visited for the purpose Of
informing himself upon their naya
strengths and existing conditions re
rarding the same.
AS MIR. DAYTON is slated for the
chairmanship of the house committee
en- naval affairs, his opinions aud I'M
passions arc of interest as indicative
of the policy he will pursue during
fhe coming session Of congress.
Mr.. Dayton stopped off in Washing.
ton Friday, and in an interyie"
said
II think the American battleship Is
far superior to any foreign vessel
Shin for ship the American man-of'
war is better in material sense
thsn those of foreign governments. IL
raanttv we do not compare with
England aud France, The Germans
are also more active in their building
than we are. In England they ar,
going steadily along with the policN
OF maintaining navy which shall be
as big as any other two powers in the
world.
The thing that pleased me most in
all my observations regarding foreign
nnyies was the superior onnel OF
cur officers and men compared with
those of other countries.
When asked what policy he thought
congress would pursue regarding oui
navy Mr.. DAYTON said:
II am more strongly convinced than
syer of the necessity for this govern.
ment securing its full complement OF
heavy ships for the navy. think tbs
rs, 000- TON battleship is the best type
shat can be built. Thew are the very
best from everv standpoint, and il
my opinion are the most effective in
ease of war. l believe congress is
fully aware of the desirability of ac-
CURING a navy that will senable the
United States to rank as one Of the
leading naval powers of the world,
and for this reason believe that the
appropriations will be liberal. "
Congressman DAYTON passed through
Martinsburg on No. l enrouteto his
acme at PhillipDi Saturday night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
REAL ESTATE CHANGES.
property in This County That Has
Eeen Bought and sold Recently.

property in This County That Has
reen Bought and sold Recently.
The following deeds have been re-
corded IT the Office Of the clerk of tn Q
county court for tracts of real estate
located in this city and countv which
have been recently transferred.
For toe first time in years all Of
the deeds are reported up to date,
which speaks we'll fo~ the new assist
ant clerk. who since beginning hen
duties. haa been working very eff
GENTLY.
Clara V. Hirsh, executrix, to John
NJ. Stunkle, lot situated in the
city of Martisnbur2. $500.
John Miller and wife to John T..
Iemas ter, q tract consisting of l78
acres located in Opequon district
S202.
E. G. Henshaw ard wife to J. c.
Ellis. lot situated in Hedgesyillle
district, s115.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
WAS A BUSY SESSION..
COURT APPOINTED VIEWERS no
VIEW PROSPECT HILL ROAD.
The Matter Of Constructing Overhead
Crossing ofC.v Tracks VIII be
Considered Later.

The county court of Berkeley
county met in special session on Fri
dav morning at 10 O'Clock, and held
very busy session. President
Parks occupied the bench and Com
missioners Lemen and Stuckey were
present.
John B. Baker was appointed
oversseer of the poor of Falling
Waters district. in place Of A. X.
Porterield, who refused to qualify.
In the matter of the overhead
crossing at the Cumberland Valley
railroad at the Warm spring road
and the Williamsport pike, the court
went in body with Mr.. M. O.
Kennedy aud Mr.. L. j. Brereton,
engineer. to the site of the proposed
crossing, and after looking over the
ground, the. railroad company agreed
to furnish statement of the land
required, the amount of fills and
cuts and the details to the court next
week
In the matter of the construction of
bridge at Myers ford. the court
having advertised for bids for the
mason work. and having set aside
that day for the opening of them.
after waiting until 3 40. they were
opened, when it was found that the
bid of J. ID. and A. S. Lands was
the lowest, it being Sc per Gu. it.,
including all material and labor.
which will be doue according to speci-
ficatlons.
In the matter of Prospect Hill
road in Falling Waters district, the
court appointed it's own members as
viewers Of the proJ osed change.
Thursday October ~. was set as the
day and they agreed to meet on We'd
nesday October %, for the purpose
of further consideration o. the mat
ter.
The court proposed to enter into an
agreement with the Cumb )rland VAL
ley railroad company Tor an over
head crossing over j rs road TO be built
in such manner as to dispense with
grade crossings at the Warm Spring
road. the Williamsport pike, the road
leading to Pattersons farm and
to the slate quarries and other places
They agre d to IN t
on Wednesday, Oetobe. % to further
consider the matter, ana to hear any,
one who NAV be opposed to the
change.
Permission was granted the muni-
cipal authorities to construct Gull
vert at the head of Kilmer's grove,
20 MS to carry of all of tho surface
water from the Spring
Tie court then adjourned for the
snecial term.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

and ambitions of French empire-found-
ers from Napoleon down. and thithsr he
went with 200 infantry. to dignity them
by that name, 40 cavalry and two old
cannon. With their aid he killed 200
Mexicans defending the town of Her
hosilla, sacked the place and occupied
IT, But not for long: the Mexican au-
thorities. after a series Of romantic
chases and discomfitures, got hold of him
and shot him in spite of his promise to
return to Paris and no longer aspire to
empire.
Less than 30 years after this attempt
came that of Count de Mayrena. He had
money, like Lebaudy. to such an extent
that he knew not how to spend it, so his
thoughts naturally turned to adventure,
thence to nation making and the crown
Of sovereignty. Ffe had a military train
ing, for he had fought In the war Of 1870
and he knew something OF foreign geog
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
NO. 50 ARFIV Es.

Engine No. 81, another of the
Cumberland Valley railroad COM
pany's new monster engines, arriv-
ed at Intersection Wednesday even
ing, and was at once rushed into
service. The engine came TO this
city with only caboose. and made
fast time all along the road. Others
of the same model, they being of the
Atlantic type, will arrive in few
DAYS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
SCOT rs
T: NJ ULSION

SCOTS Emulsion is the
means of life and of the en-.
ioyment of life of thousands of
men, women and children.
To the men SCOTS Emul-
sion gives the flesh and
strength so necessary for the
cure of consumption and the
repairing of body losses from
any wasting disease.
For women SCOTS Emul-
sion does this and more. 1t is
"a most sustaining food and
tonic for the special trials that
women have to bear.
To children SCOTS Emul-
sion gives food and strength
for growth of flesh and bone
and blood. For pale girls,
for thin aid a.ckly boys SCOTS
Emulsion is great help.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE, Chemists,
4o9-415 Paarl Street, New York.
SOC. and 3l.OO; all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
MCINTYRE BETTER.

The condition of Attorney A. Nc
Intyre. who has been i'll of typhoid
fever at his apartment on West Race
street for a couple of weeks, is report
Ell somewhat improved Wednesday, al
though he is still seriously i'll.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
wATNR woAKs NOTES.

The lumber for the new pumping
station hes arrived. and work on il
will now be pushed, 1t will be COM
pleted in a few Gays.
Work on the spring houses in the
grove is being pushed. The new wa
ter system is now assuming definite
shape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
WILL OF d.. ). RICHARD.

The will of the late ID. J. Richard
has been probated at the office of the
clerk Of the county court. He willed
all of his property both real and per-
sonal, after all his debts had been
paid, to his children share and share
alike. He appointed A. II. Richard
and G. H. Richard executors of his
estate without security.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
ACCEPTED POSITION IN PITTsBuRG

Mr.. Edgar Roush, son of Mr..
Charles Roush. Commanding View.
left Tuesday for Pittsburg. where he
has accepted a position in large
wholesale house at that place. His
many friends here will wish him
success in his new unde rtaking.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
WILL FACE GRAVE CHARGES.
FOUR PRtsoNEas IN JAIL HERE
FOR CAPITAL oFFENsEs.
rhrse Men Held on Charge OF Murder
and One for FeIontous Assault
Unprecedented Record


Thers are now four men incarcerated
IN the Jail here. awaiting trial on
CHARGES the extreme penalty of which
rs death. They are Charles Barger,
accused of killing John Adams. a coal
miner, at Barnum. Mineral county,
and brought here from Kevser for safe
keeping and to avoid mob violence.
Barger claims self-defehse.
Ioseph DonicKv. alias Italian Joe,
1nder indictment IN Preston county
for murder, and brought here to testify
IN a moonshine whiskey case in the
Omitted State court
John Locke, Jr., awaiting pre-
hminary hearing on charge of killing
his brother. Clarence Locke, in a
quarrel Saturday afternoon last.
Harry Hutton. of Dark esville this,
sounty, awaiting the action of the
grand jury of a charge of felonious
assault upon Sallie Aiken, of this
county.
THIS is a condition unprecedented
10 the history of Berkeley county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

Mr.. A. S. Hooton of Baltimore and
Mr.. =. J. Allen of Parkersburg Unit
"a States mail and postoffice ms pee
tors. were in the CITY attending the
session OF the u. S. court, they will
have the prosecution of all indicted
znder the potal laws,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
RACING NOTES.

Nancy Shanks, Champion O'Byrne' S
little PAGER, was entered in race at
the Winchester fair this afternoon
Lou Dillon beat Major Delmar two
straight heats at Memphis Tuesday
afternoon in 2 :04 ga.
Cresceus, the new champion trotter.
raced at the Hagerstown fair three
wears ago
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Trapnell. of Winchester,
died Tuesday and was buried in
Norborne cemetary in this CITY. The
mother Is a DAUGHTER of Captain Col
ston this city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
OFFICERS REELECTED.
Mrs McSherry and Miss stribling Hold
Positions I'm State ID. orc.

The West Virginia Dau ghters of
the Confederacy adjourned Thursday
at Parkersburg to meet in Blue.
field. Mrs. ATcSherrv and Miss
Mary Stribling, were reelected presi-
dent and historian respectively. Mrs.
McSherry was elected delegate to the
National Convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license was issued at
the Office of the clerk of the county,
court Tuesday evening to Cromwell
Lewis and Miss Daisv Custer.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Gus
Ter. Both are residents of tins county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
RECEIVED Pension.

Through the efforts of Pension
Agent J. f. Roberts, this city, pen
sion of So per month with the back paw
was secured for John w. Murphey, a
resident OF Hedgesville district. The
agent has been working on the case
for the past years, and after hard
work secured it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
HITCH IN DEAL.
nfs. Newman Befuses to Recognize OPP
ton ON Her Farm

Berkeley Springs, Oct. 21,-Mr.
O'Conner, of Mapleton, Pa, has pur'
chased of EMrs. Newman her farm
north OF this place. and will develop
she sand deposits on it. An option on
sflis property has been held by Mr..
O'CopneI for several months past. and
At its expiration a few Gays ago, Mrs.
Newman refused to accept the price Of
1900. 1t is reported that legal steps
70 get possession of the land will b'
-aken.
Mr.. Charles B. Roberts and Mr.
Harry D. Harvey. of Baltimore, were
at Berkeley Springs negotiating TO
sire purchase of the shovel factory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
IEAVF

Trains Nos.I, and log run daily between Hagers
townand Harrisburg
DAILY.
Daily except Sunday.
Fl A RIDDLE, W. A. GARD, G. W. MARTIN
Genl Pass. Agt. Agent. SUPP
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24

kidney trouble.
Kidney. trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of Dr.. Kilrner's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. II stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits err
by all druggists in fifty 6Trssys s:-ats
cent and one-dollar siz- Il
es. You may have a FL sssa 49, -
sample bottle by mail Home Of swampRoot
free, also pamphlet telling you how TO find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
x Co., Binghamton, N. Y.
Dent make any mistake, but remember the name
Swamp Root, DIR. Kilmer's swamp Root and the
address. Bnghamton, ", on every bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
~ E5TERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
IN effect May ~, 1909.
WEST BOUND.
TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG,

Taking Effect unday, Oct. II, 1903
HAGEKsTowN AND BALTIMORE.
Leave Hagentown at o5 am, 10 D m.
zip p. m.
Arrive at Hagerstowll ct 80 a. m II 81 a. m.
and 90 p.
EAST Mail, the only Sunday train
Connection at Highhcld for Gettysburg, Hanover
Spring Grove, York. Eastern Extension and point
on baltimore and Harrisburg Division.
HAGERsTowN AND CHERRY RUN.
Leavs Hagerstown at o8 a. m, m. snc OF
p. m. daily
Arrive hagerstnwn at 6 Is a. m, 10 as a. M END
s 10 p. m. on Saturday only at 10 p. m.
HAGERsTowN AND cHAMBERsBURG.
Leave Hagerstown at 80 c. M, ii 90 a. m, and
90 p
Arrive at Hagerstown OF a. m. os m and 10
p.
HAGERSTOWN AND SHIPPENSBURG.
Leave Hagerstown at II a. m. aud 90 D. m.
Arrive at Hagerstown at OF a. m. and 10 D. m.
VIA CUTOFF HAcERsTow AND CHAMBER sBURG
Leave Hageistown at 9op.m. Arrive at 8 40 D.
m, making connection with b. & c. V. K. r. at
Quinsonia to ana from Baltimore.
THESE trains wall run daily except Sunday.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Hag,rs own for Waynesboro and intermedi-
ate stations at As a. m. and p. m. and arrive
at h agerstown from W1ynesboro and intermediate
points at 80 a, and o5 m.
The Fast Mail from Balti ore arriving at Has ers-
town at 30 a. m. and leaving for Baltimore at 4 IL
p. m, being daily.
For Frederick leave Hagerstovn at o5 a. m and
IL .. 10. Immediate connection at Bruceyiile.
F. NJ. HOWELL. Genl Pass Ast,
B. H. GRISWOLD, Gen'l Traffic Mgr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood In your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-10-24
iUMBEPLAND VALLEY RAILROAD
~ IME TABLE.
I'm Effect May 25, 1903

Trains Nos. ?, and ITO run daily Aetween a
gerstown and Harrisburg
Daily.
Daily except Sunday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-15

NJ. j. MURPHY,
! Who was yesterday elected president of tbs
Mullanphy Emigrant Relief Fund.
devote to the hospital is $4,000 a sun,
which would provide valued addition to
the retreats for the city's sick.
The meeting yesterday was the annual
assembling of the board. Mr.. Murphy was
chosen president and Joseph Pauly vice
dent. Four new members were elected
On the board. They are John A Reheis
and Louis CHASER of the Tenth District: NJ
]. Cullen and John L. Seraphini of the
Eleventh District.
Mr.. Murphy has served as president of
the School Board. as Hartor and Wharf
Commissioner and as Street Commissioner.
In his youth ne knew Bryan MulIanphy
and was befriended by him to such an ex-
legation.
In accepting his new office Mr.. Murphy
paid a glowing tribute TO the eccentric but
generous founder of the AIullanphv Fund
He said that he had worked with Nu!llapny
in the projects started for the poo.- and
needy, and advocated placing a tOlnp owe;
the grave OF the dead pEilanthropist, With
suitable inscription expressing lesluct
for his memory.
j. Mullanphy. Gates. retiring President of
the board, addressed 2 communication In
the members expressing his regret at his
inability to attend thu meeting. In this he
briefly dealt with the finances of the fund.
showing tnat the cash balance on hand has
doubled within the year
'On July l, 1902 Mr. Gates stated. "thero
was cash balance o. s1,aSs "a. During the
year ending June 30. 1903 the receipts from
all sources aggregated ST. $3.50, and the
total disbursements t2,.e95 &c, The balance
on hand June 80. 1888 is Sl6,SI5.2S. or s. S2S "a
more than on the same date a year ago"
Mr.. Gates commended the work Of the
secretary. Philip j. Heuer, who devised a
system of books and accounts for the fund
NO one fully appreciates said the out
going President. the amount of work and
thc asht required in orde: 20 bring the t.oks
and lttords of the boaci ID The present
state OF |, rfection.''