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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06


Ing. While those in favor OF canal
thought that our country would be
greatly benefited thereby, there were
still very many who believed that the
republic would be divided and portion
Of her territory wrested from her; that
her sovereignty would be impaired and
that dividing line would be formed
tending to sever the harmonious and
peaceful union relations among the five
Central American republics OF Guate-
mala, Salvador. Honduras. Costa Riea
and Nicaragua How near the fears of
the anti-canal party OF Nicaragua were
TO being correct can be judged from the
events anent the division OF the republic
Of Colombia and the cession OF large
tract Of Panama's territory TO the United
States
During my incumbeDcy as Nicara-
gua's secretary Of the treasury under
President Gan. jose Santos Zelaya, the
president OF the republic fwho, though
bearing the same name a. myself. is no
relative to mel, with view toward
progress and by strict economy we have
been able TO reduce our external debt
considerably: and through good man
agement we have paid of, during the last
six years, nearly all of our debt OF S.
600, 900, owing to England so that there
only remains a little less than million
now TO be paid to the creditors in tina;
country.
Well continued Senior Zelaya,
'eyen If we have not got the canal, we
have q project, now well under way,
which is Of Just as great Importance
me- was the canal. This project is the
completion OF the inter-oceanic rail-
way running from San Miguelito, on
Lake Managua, TO Monkey Point, on
the Atlantic coast, short distance to
the southwark OF Bluefelds and the
Mosquito Indian reservation, dis.
taDce OF a little over 200 miles.
This road, for which the surveys
are now being made. is to be built for
and on account of the government Of
Nicaragua. under a contract made
with a German gentleman by the
name OF Don Julio West. BY this
contract West 10 TO receive the sum
OF $4,000 United States gold per mile for
the labor performed in each mile con-
structed, the tools and other material
necessary to build and equip the road.
THE project for the railroad, together
with the contract with Senior West,
was hailed with delight by the people,
and the Nicaraguan congress In joint
session, under the presidency OF DIR. Don
Jose Dolores Gomez, vice president OF
the republic, unanimously ratified the
concession. which was Immediately aft
erwards signed by the president. Con-
grsss also approved OF and gave its con-
sent to the raising Of the sum OF $s,0Oo.-
900. necessary to complete the road. as
well as 10 arrange for rehabilitation OF
the national debt Of the country"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06

Secretary Hay)
among political leaders, there developed
talk that Secretary Hay was contemplate
ing taking seat in The Hague tribunal.
a position which would be In keeping
with his diplomatic dignity and would
give him that leisure which he desires.
1t Is understood that In the event Sec
rotary Hay concludes to resign Mr. Hit
will be the presidents choice for his sue
cessor. This was the general idea Of
public men who we're seen last night at
the Annex.
Congressman Lands. of Indiana. was
emphatic in his statement that Mr.. Hit
could not be improved upon as possible
secretary of state.
Il have been in the committee on for
eign relations for two years with Mr..
Hitt,' he said to Chicago Tribune re-
porter, You cannot quote me too strong
ly on his fitness for any position. Mr.
Hit is walking cyclopedia Of facts and
history. His mental attainments are
marvellous. and his brilliancy in diplom-
acy can be compared only to the old
king OF Denmark There is no, one In
this country ] would place above Mr..
Hit in ability to fill the position"
THE Illinois man is both capable and
competent" said ex-Gov. Long, Of Mas
sachusetts. His experience In the ma
tional house of representatives at the
head of foreign affairs would fit him ad-
mirably for the position"
There is no question that Mr.. Hit
would make an excellent secretary Of
state, said Senator Dryden, of New Jer-
sey. HE is man OF unquestioned
ability" aHa tE
"Of course Mr. Hit is good man for
the place, said ex-Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith. Il think II the
presidents choice fell on him IT would
meet with general approval"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06

Fellowship Congregational, 6409 Jack
son avenue.
He seriously declares his intention of
iaboring to spread the new idea and
the organization throughout Chicago,
and then all over the land.
Rev. Mr.. belong sprung his surpris-
ing plan before meeting of the Chicago
Congregational ministers. He made a
speech in explanation OF his idea that
created a vertiable sensation tor its orig
Inality. @k
Il think every church should establish
home-mending society, the duty OF
which will be o2ct as peacemaker in all
disputes in families in the vicinity OF
the church" said he.
If q father and mother disagree and
are in imminent danger of separating.
let member of the home-mending So
ciety call at the home of the family and
arbitrate the dispute SO as to save the
family and preserve the home.
IF parent cannot get along with a
child and the dispute threatens the Sc
curity of the home, let the society step
in and offer its services in bringing abou,
peace
Il am going to try the plan in my
church and think every other congrega-
ton in Chicago would do well to fol-
low my example, believe the plan will
result in much good every year by pre-
venting the disruption Of hundreds OF
homes.
we have homes for children. orphans
old people anchorages. human societies
and in fact organizations Tor the care OF
nearly all classes OF society in Chicago
but we have no association whosednty II
is to conserve the family, the most sacred
Of all institutions"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06

s
lite at court in her reign. When King
Edward as prince OF Wales visited
America Earl Grey was the chief OF
his suite. %9c 3MH
The earl is handsome man under
so and was known as Albert Grey IN
til he succeeded to the peerage OF
his crotchety old granduncle.
The old earl was the most cross
minded man that It is possible to con
ceive. While he had no children Of
his own. his country seat OF Howick
hall was always filed with. members
of his numerous family of brothers
and sisters, their children and grand
children. A popularity about them,
for which they are stiil distinguished,
Is their strange custom Of calling one
another by their Christian names,
even the very grandchildren ADDRESS
Ing their grandfathers and grandmoth-
ers as Charles or Mary.
Howick hall. now in the possession
Of the present Earl Grey, Is one Of the
stateliest mansions in Northumber.
land and lies near the coast, surround.
ed by wooded estates of nearly 10000
acres. Lord Grey's town residence il
at Dorchester house, that magnificent
palace facing the entrance OF HYDE
Park, In Park lane, mansion which
he owns in common with his brother
in-law. Capt. Holford. The two broth
ers-in.law inherited It from old Mr.
Holford, who died q few years ago
leaving fortune of 320, 000,0
The Earl and Countess Grey mus
not be confused with Earl and
Countess De Grey. who are entirely
different people. being the son and
daughter-in-law of the marquis Of
Ripon, who was special ambassador
to the United States in connection
with the Alabama controversy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
EARL GREY is APPoINTED.
Famous Nobleman viii Succeed Lord
Mimic as Governor General
OF the Dominion.

II is announced that Earl Grey, lord
lieutenant Of Northumberland. has
been appointed to succeed the earl Of
Mimic as governor general of Canada
Earl Grey is q brother-in-iaw Of Lord
Mimic. The latter.s term does not
expire until October. 20 the ofDcial an
nouncemsnt OF Earl Grey's appoint
ment will not be made for some time.
Earl Grey was once the govern
ments commissioner and delegate 20
administer the vast territories OF the
South African Chartered company 10
sonjunction with Cecil Rhodes. He
was one OF the founders OF that Gem
pany. He was godson Of Queen
victoria's prince consort and favor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06


In the nations OF Europe-are hoping for
the mccess of Russia"
In the latter class. says the Varia,
stands Prussia, whose "old-time friend
ship for Russia is not diverted, notwith-
standing the latter's alliance with
France" 1t continues: did not the
German emperor send the autocrat OF all
the Russias helmet as token of en-
couragement, while his government
shows an admirable partisan zeal in pre-
venting the escape OF Russian subjects
from the rigors Of deportation to Siberia
or other hopeless confinement In Russian
prisons?" Japan's success has been q
most disagreeable surprise to Europe
the Swedish magazine declares.
We have been long accustomed 10
regard foreign peoples with sense OF
distinct superiority, and the easy VIC
tories that have been won over Asiatic
races, such as the Chinese, have NOT
served to lessen our contempt for their
prowess. But now we are contemplate
Ing a development OF which no Euro
pean dreamed.
What the present emperor of JAP
an. Mutsuhito, together with his coun-
selors, has performed seems almost to
surpass everything that one has been
accustomed to admire in the greatest
rulers and statesmen Of the world. II
serves to elevate him immeasurably
above rulers Of the stamp of Car Peter
l., surnamed the Great, who could not
with all his tyranny. elevate his people
above that half-barbaric state in which
It still remains even TO this day"
Whether Japan wins or not, says this
magazine, she has demonstrated her
right to be classed as a world-po power
IF, by the shortsightedness Of the Eu-
repean powers, Japan should once more
be robbed OF the material fruits of her
victory, her energetic and progressive
people will in any event have estab-
lished their position, and right to occupy
a prominent place among civilized ma
tions 7atf Tas
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
MENACED BY RUSSIA.
wEAT wARTN FAR EAST MEANS
TO SCANDINAVIA.
Sweden and Norway Must Be Pre-
pared for Musccvite Invasion
Some Kind Words for the
Brave Japs.
steekhelm lswedenl speolal.


NO matter how the present Russo-Jap
aRese war may end. the Scandinavian
countries must be prepared for all posi-
ole eventualities. This is the editorial
counsel OF varia, the illustrated month
sy of Stockholm. Swedes and Nor
wegians have been much exercised over
che oppression of Finland Says the
vAria, in commenting on the increase
Ia the term Of military service In
Sweden:
Knowing only too well the unappeas-
able land-hunger OF the Muscovite, the
Swedish government has arranged for
extensive mobilization, In order to as
sure the readiness Of the army. One
OF the most important points, from a
strategic view, is occupied by the
Island of Gothland, situated in the
midst OF the Baltic, rightly known as
the eye Of the Baltic This island is
now heavily fortified and garrisoned. .
Sweden must take still further meas
urcs to insure her safety, says this mag
azine. which is pleased that the harbors
OF Stockholm and other Swedish cities
have been mined and garrisoned.
The Scandinavian press in general
fears to give utterance to any convic-
tfcns that might incur the hostility OF
Russia, but the Varia, in rather un-
usual article, speaks out boldly about
the war in the far east. The interests
ana sympathies OF the European ma
kinua N says are more evenly divided
than the rest Of the world imagines-
Those powers that desire the adj
vance Of culture. liberty and progress.
20 England land America), sympathize
with Japan. while those nations that
stand for militarism, despotism and
the repression of the rights and priv
tieges Of the masses-that is to say, the
powers that still Cypress and hinder the
progress of liberty and enlightenment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
WTrHTTTsg <HKY7
Report Among Republican Leaders
That nlinoisan May Become
Secretary of State.
Chlengo special.

1hteaB0 SPECIAL.
One OF the results OF the choice OF
Senator Fairbanks for second place on
the republican ticket may be the placing
Of Congressman Robert r.. Hit in the
.abinet as secretary OF state at the be-
ginning of President Roosevelt's sec
ond term
1t has been known for long time that
the present incumbent OF that office,
John Hay, has been anxious to retire tc
a position demanding less OF his time
and thought and to devote some years to
the work of writing down his ideas on
the worlds diplomacy aud modern his
tory.
This rumor attained something OF the
complexion OF truth In Chicago, when
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
A AoMt-MENDiNc SOCIETY.
Chicago Preacher Would Settle All
Family Rows by Gentle Chris
tian Mediation.

Settle all domestic troubles by arbi-
traitor" is the slogan Of Rev. David d.
De Long. who has just announced the
beginning Of crusade TO INTRODUCES ar
bitration into the home and family and
church life OF the nation.
He calls his remarkable movement
the Home Mending society"
His idea is that every church should
maintain regularly constituted board
OF arbitration, consecrated to the task
Of investigating and amicably settling
family troubles OF every description.
He is organizing such body in bis
own church, appropriately called the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
Have Nc use Of Their Feet,

Tribes of men with feet almost use-
less have been discovered in New
Guinea They live in the midst OF
lakes. moving about on little canoes.
and possessing a few cabins built on
good piles. Their feet are. SO unde-
ysloped as to be OF little service for
walking.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06

part of the country had never seen q re-
volver like this 1t was tiny one, bare
iy two inches long, made entirely OF
gold, but with all the qualities Of regu-
lar shooting iron. Genuine cartridges
accompany 1t, and II makes a decided
pop and genuine fash of flame when IL is
fired. 1t is a novelty from Paris, and Ia
put up in dainty little leather-covered
velvet-lined cases, like any other article
Of jewellery. 1t is. or can be worn, as an
ornament. and its possibilities are many.
Mounted as a hatpin, a tiny chain at
tached to the trigger is pulled to set It
of and suggest further hostilitiee to the
ubiquitous masher; or, dangling from a
chatelaine, it is used to intimidate the
guilty man who buries his face in the
paper while the pretty woman before
him hangs to a strap in the street car.
The uses Of the tiny pistol are infinite,
and the man from Texas says that there
will be new ones discovered when be
gets home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
THE PROHIBITION TICKET.
It Is Headed by DIR. Silas c. Swallow,
Well-Known Pennsylvania
Preacher.
Harrisburg (Pa.l Special.

silas C. Swallow, who was nominal
cd for president by the prohibitionists.
is a noted advocate Of total abstinence
from strong drink He is editor Of the
Pennsylvania Methodist and also SUI
perintendent of the Methodist book
rooms at Harrisburg. Pa. DR.. Swallow
was born at Plains. Pa. March S, 1889.
and was educated at Wyoming semi
nary, being made ID. d. few years
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06

An officer in the German army has
invented an acetylene searchlight.
which can be carried by one man. and
which will illuminate everything with
in distance of 100 yards. II is ex-
pected to be of great use in searching
for the wounded after battle, and in
bridge building al night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
TEXAN cHATELAlNE CHARM.
II Is q Revolver, Made Of Gold, But
with All the Qualities of Real
Shooting Iron.
New York Special.

To take home with him as a souvenir
Of New York, Texas man recently
found nothing 90 attractive in the whole
metropolis as revolver, which he pur-
chased ut jewelers. and for which he
paid $50. 1t might seem to be taking
Goals to Newcastle to take revolver to
the big southern state, but the Texan
said that the best woman-shot in bic
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
CITY DIRECTORY.
PUBLIC,LIBRARy5

Open every day except Sunday from c:3c.
a. m. to 1890 a. m. and from p. m; to-
S. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur
days. also in the evening from 7:3o to g
The hours for the reading room are ther
same. The public are welcome. subjes
70 the rules TO use the reading room L.
books in the Library free Of eharra
Rooms Southwest corner Public Soaaes.
MISS HELES TABB, Librarian
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
Advice from Bowen.

Herbert w Bowen, United States
minister to Venezuela, does not advise
young Americans to try their fortunes
in the country named They might
prosper financially there. he says, but
they would be very likely to lose NOR
ally, physically and intellectually.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06

later by Taylor university Of Fort
Wayne, Ind. In 1897 he created a
great sensation by an expose OF Penn
sylvania politicians, was indicted for
libel. but was acquitted. The same
year DR.. Swallow ran for state treas
urer on the prohibition ticket. receiv-
ing $4,000 votes He ran for governor
the following year. receiving another
large vote, and again was \ candidate
for the same Office in 1909. Four years
ago. at the Chicago convention, he
was candidate for The presidential
nomination. but was defeated by John
e. Woolley. Or. swallows. home Is
in Harrisburg A4f2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
Where Horses Are Cheap.

From six dollars to ten dollars =
head is the ruling price for bronchos in
New Mexico II costs about ten dol
lars per head additional to round them
up and To have them halter broke
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
Retreat for Homeless Girls.

Hamburg has Madchenheim, or ref
nee for girls. at which last year 9.S1s
young women were provided with sleep
ing Accommodation at seven to ten
cents night
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
voting Comes High in Japan.

The number of qualified voters in ia
pan is only about one per cent. OF the
total population. Each voter must be
rs years OF age, and pay is yen-about
S7.50-as yearly tax.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-06
Mole Pelts Are Dear.

Two cents apiece used to be paid for
the pelts OF moles in France before they
became fashionable fur. Now they
fetch four times that sum. One deal.
er bought 1900. 900 pslts In six ueskA !,
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-03-17
The Masquerade Ball To-
morrow Night.

Everything is In readiness for the
Grand Masquerade Ball to take place 10
Lemaire's Hall tomorrow night. The
committee in charge have secured a
large variety of costumes of all desc-ip-
tons, and those who intend to take 10
the ball will have no trouble in rigging
out for the great event" 4 number of
our people are arranging their costumes
and OF course intend to disguise them
selves 80 that they will not be known.
The dance will be we'll attended as
there will be a delegation from Beowawe
word having been received here to that
effect. There is no doubt but that a
good representation will be present from
the country.
Remember that the very best music
has been engaged for this grand affair
the Marine Bros. celebrated orchestra
of Winnemucca, which is worth the price
OF admission to hear it.
The Grand March will be called at 9
o'clock sharp, and all maskers should
try and be on hand to participate 10 the
March.
Everyone who can should attend the
ball and enjoy an evening of pleasure
and all will 20 "mefry as a marriage
bell"
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-03-17
Paid an Official Visit.

o. j. Clifford. of Austin, Grand Chan
cellor of the Knights of Pythias, Do.
main of Nevada. arrived from Austin
Tuesday and that evening paid Argenta
Lodge No. 10, an official visit. The
Grand Chancellor exemplitied the secret
work of the Order and also gave the
members a very interesting talk on the
workings Of the Order.
Argenta Lodge is the first Lodge in
the Domain that Mr.. Clifford had the
pleasure Of visiting.
At the conclusion OF the meeting the
lodge room vas turned over to the MEM
bers and their families and the ladies
prepared a banquet and it was only a
short time before all were comfortably
seated at the festal board and a very
pleasant hour VAS spent in partaking of
the sumptuous feast. Everything was
ricely cooked, ~charmingly served and
thoroughly enjoyed.
The Grand Chancellor left yesterday
morning on No. 4 en- route to the south
ern part OF Nevada to visit the lodges in
that section. DE expects that it will
take him about six weeks to make the
tour of the State.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1904-03-17

Constabl,s Mccoy of Elko and Vol
OF Loyelocx were in Battle Mountain
last Friday night on business connected
with their respective Offices.
Nevada las the opportunity of pre-
senting to tae world facts about her re-
sources that will bring millions of idle
capital into the State The history OF
Nevada being gotten up by the State
Board OF Pair Commissioners will do
more to advertise the State than any
thing ever before attempted. Thee
will be nothing more profitable unless it
be the display itself-Star.
We cannot complain q great deal
about the weather we are now having
and then when we take into eonsidera-
ton that March month is usually stormy
we begin to think surely that the Gods
are most propitlous to ua for nowhere
west of the Rocky Mountains can one
find such beautiful mornings and most
delightful climate thin that which we
are surely favored with. Let them favor
us once more with a revival of our chief
Observation-Disclosures will rest content
forever more.
Whyl Oh, whyl is it that every man
demands that a woman's heart shall be
an ice-bound fortress, diffusing a cold
storage atmosphere hal will give every
other man who approaches her, frozen
feet, while he wants her to turn into a
seething volcano of red hot affection
when he dawns upon the scene? And
why is it that every man demands that a
woman shall love him absorbingly, de-
yotedly, INDEPENDENTLY, and that she
shall spend her time when he is away
from her thinking about him, while it
makes him mad if she e%vinces any curl.
DUSTY to know where he has been?