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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
SALE OF LAND FOR TAXES.

The undersigned Sheriff of Berkeley Coun-
ty, will, ON the
Fifth Day of December. Next,
at being the first day of the County Court of
said county) at the front door of the Court
House, proceed to sell all the lands therein de-
linquent for the non-payment of Taxes for the
years OF 1879 and 1880, which lands, with the
Taxes, interest and damages due on each tract
all specified in a list thereofpo posted on the front
door of the Court House, to which list special
attention is directed. GEO. A. CHRISMAN,
Sheriff.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

For the last ten years pious Nor
wegian woman, of DEBORAH, Iowa,
has manufactured and sold commun-
ion waters, and also the large g bibsn
or collars worn by Norwegian
ministers, and BY so doing has clear
ed the sum Of 5000. She has given
it all to help poor students in their
preparation fprthe Lutheran minis
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
Notice TO CREDTroRs,

To the Creditors of Thomas Scory, Deceased.
In pursuance of decree ofthe circuit Court,
of the County of Berkeley, made in n cause
therein pending to subject the real estate OF
said Thomas Seary TO the payment of hislebts,
you are required TO present your claims against
said Thomas Seary for adjudication to John /:
Picking, Commissioner, at his office in the said
county on or before the 30th day of November,
1881. Witness s. I'll. Martin, Clerk of said
Court, this 9th day of November, 1881.
S. ii. AlfIN,s Clerk.
Nov 5th 1881
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

KELLED.--A fireman on the "way
trainn of the B. & o. r. r. whilst
walking over freight train was
struck by bridge, near Woodbine,
last Saturday and thrown from the car.
When the train stopped he was found
to be badly bruised about the body,
and blood oozing rapidly from his
mouth. He was picked up and put on
the train, where he died before medi-
cal aid could be summoned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

\" The report Of Postmaster General
James shows the receipts of his lie
partment for the year ended June 80,
1881, to have been S36, 7S5,397, and
the expenditures s39, PSI 1876, Great
ing a deficiency Of about s2,4S0,G0o
bad debts Included. The value Of
postal stamps sold increased g, $50,
9sldufihg this fiscal year. The value
of money orders issued was Sl05,
075,765, an increase of s4,T22, $50.
The Postmaster General discusses
the proprietyio of making his depart
ment seIf-slipborfiiig, and shows that
the law of 1892 was framed with that
object in view He mentions the cor
1lption which has existed in the let
ting of mail contracts from about
1861 to to-day, and rather distinctly
intimates his belief thauithe persons
recently implicated in the star-roiite
frauds are guilty. After reeommen-
ding postal savings banks, a decrease
from three to two cents for letter
postage and an increase in the rates
on third and fourth-class matter, the
report discusses the steady increas-
ing cost of the railway mail service,
attributing this increase partly to
the growth ofnew railways and part
ly to the eXorbitant charges of the
railway companies. 1t is recomz
mended that the salaries of the post
masters of small towns be decreased,
and those Of the officials of large
cities + be increased. Attention is
given to the desire of New York and
Boston for more speedy and frequent
mail service to San Francisco.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

Father Conway, pastor of st. Pat
rick's Church, Chicago, has beenap-
pointed vicar-general of the Archdio-
cese Of Chicago in place of Father
McMullen, lately; promoted to the
bishopric of Davenport, Iowa. Fa-
Their ConWay's last act before leaving
his church was to present it with S1O,-
600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

Episcopal Bishop Peterkin, of
West Virginia, has built fifteen
churches since he took charge of the
diocese. HIlia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
FINE CUT FLOWERS,

and am prepared to make up to order all
kinds of Funeral Designs, Crosses, Harps,
Anchors, Wreaths, &c. also do all
kinds of Job Work, Trimming Grapes,
Trees, &c.
"a All orders promptly attended to.
JOSEPH IMBACH, Florist,
North Queen Street, Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

Thanksgiving Day was a day fire.
quently set apart in the early histo-
ry of 0ur country, to return thanks TO
the Almighty for some signal favor,
becoming III course of time custom
AIRY, and Of late years it has been
made a legal holiday. The day is
beginning to lose much of its religious
sacredness, and is being made an oc-
casion of hilarity and feasting in
stead of fasting day, as original
" intended. BY request Of Congress,
Washington recommended d day of
Thanksgiving in 1875, for the vic
tories achieved. In 1916, Madison
recommended Thanksgiving for
peace. Thanksgiving Day originated
in New England, and was suggested
by the Hebrew feast Of g mgather-
ing'3 at the end of the year. Days of
thanksgiving were appointed as ear,
IL as 1644 By the Dutch governors of
New Netherlands. A day of Thanks
giving was recommended by Coy.
johnson, Of Virginia, i'll 1855, and in
1851. Gov. Wise refused tho recon-
mendatiop on the ground that. the
State had nothing TO do with relig-
ious matters. The annual prociama-
ton of the President dates from 1868,
and the festival is fast becoming a
national ono
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

"Our Club" AlfBurnett'sn new play,
will be presented at Feller's Hall, Fri
day evening, Dec. ID, with the origi-
nal New York east, including ALI
Burnett, Helen Nash, Fannie Wallack
and Arthur Love. and an excellent
company. Admission, 50 cents; re-
served seats, 80 cts; secured at Ger
hardt's Book Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
Special Commissioners Sale Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE F.!

By authority of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Berkeley County, West Virginia, entered at
the October term, 1881, in the Chancery cause
in which James Thompson, administrator, &c,
is plaintiff, and Mary +. Thompson, ct a., are
sioners therein appointed will sell free from
DOVER at the front door of the Court House, in
Martinsburg, in the County of Berkeley afore
said, on the
THIRD DAY OF DECEMBER. 1881.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
BOOTS AND SHOES

of the latest styles. Just received from
the mandatory and made especially to
order, fine lot of Ladies & Misses Tam
peco Morocco and French Kid Shoes! /
call the farmers attention to my stock of
handmade Kip Boots, and children s
school calf shoes These goods are made
of the best material and sold cheap for
cash! Call and get Lyons Patent Heel
Stiffner to keep your boots and shoes from
running over! Boots and Shoes made
to order Repairing neatly done. Give
me call JOHN LYONS,
Next door to Adams Express Company,
North Queen Street, Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
Miscellaneous.
Notice!

All monies due me as Deputy for NJ. c. Ma
denbousch, late S. b. c. and not paid by Dec
LIST, 1881, will be collected according to law
without respect to persons.
CASPER STUMP.
Gerardstown, Nov. 10Th, 1881.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
TWO HOUSES and LOTS

attached, situate in Gerardstown, the improve
ments consisting of comfortable Dwelling
Houses suitable for small families with other
outbuildinos and sntaieis.a. of "a tffi
tffvreon and a well of excellent water, and
will make desirable home for persons of mod
crate means. being the same property of which
Elijah Griffith died possessed.
Terms of sale :--One half cash, the balance to
be evidenced by the notes of the purchaser,
payable in six and twelve months, with inter
est from day OF sale, to be secured by lien
upon the property sold.
f. S. TROXEI.L, Special Com'r.
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.AsspOsu At1gxgfE
TIE NlIARgI,NIS'RURG HERALD.
~, la MartinsburIg., w. Va. H
JOHN A RELY, Editor & Manager

4 'i'SA 7tsRDlY,itNo aeta, 1881,
s--vsszs 1.e.ts tsEsssssl~ -~a>. sAas ssSa-,ssss1
tEA-GeNaJohn ]. Jacob has been
appointed Judge Of the Wheeling cir
scllit ,sin.=f place of Judge Melyin, re-
signed .aoilasTla Fadl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

Wheeling and Parkersburg, w.
Va.,' viii soon be connected by tele-
phone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

tuesday afternoon, Thos. Hass,
living two miles above South Branch,
i'll West Virginia, went out iuto field
to catch some horses. Not return
ing, search was made, and he was
found lyingan field insenSible, with
his skull crushed. He died in a few
hours. It is supposed the. injury
was received from kick By one of
the horses. He was a fa,mer, and
leaves a wife and five children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

1t is rumored in England that the
Marquis of Iorne is likely to be
made lord lieutenant of Ireland, in
place of Earl Cowper-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
"KY.v.ER FIRM,

containing I32 Acres, situate in Third Dis
trict, in said county, near Stokes school-house.
This Farm is well located, is in good condition
near churches and schools, and is improved by
good buildings, fences, orchards, &c.
Also. Lot No TO- in Knapp's addition to the
town of Martinsburg, County and State afore-
said. This let is nicely located for a residence
and in good condition.
TERMs-Lot No. 10, cash in hand. The Farm
residue in two equal payments of and tart
years. to bear interest from day of SALE and be
secured by notes of purchaser and a lien OIL
premises Sold
4. BOYD FAULKNER, Special
J. S. HALDEMAN,~ ! Commissioners
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26

Game ofg7ah kinds is said to be
very plentiful in the mountains this
year. r.
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Miscellaneous.
MARTlNSBURG GREENHOUSE

wish to inform my customers in gen
eral, that have enlarged my business,
and keep constantly on hand large va
riety of Pot Plants for winter blooming,
such as Carnation-Pinks. 30 new varieties
of Tea Roses, &C., which I offer at a low
price. always keep on hand a good
stock of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1881-11-26
CoMMIsszoNER's NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
MARTINsBURG, Nov. Sd, 1881.
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REMOVAL

I wish to inform my customers and the
public in general, that have removed
my shoe store to North Queen Street,
and have increased my stock of
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21
About Man.

Man that is married to a woman
is of many days and full of trouble.
In the morning he draws his salary
and, behold, in the evening it is all
gone. 1t is a tale that is told-lt
vanisheth, and no one knoweth
whither it goeth. He riseth up
clothedi the chilly garments of the
night and seeketh the omnolent
paregoric wherewith to soothe the
colicky bowels of his infant poster
iJy. He becometh as the horse or
the OK, and draweth the chariot of
his offspring. He spendeth his
sheckels in the purchase Of fine linen
to cover the bosom OF his family,
yet himself is seen in the gates of
the city with but one suspender.-
Yea,he is altogether wretched.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

In the event Of President Gar
fields death, and the disqualiflca-
tion OF Vice-Pncsident Arthur by
the accident OF birth, OF for any
other reason, the Cincinnati Com
mercial says that Il would be the
duty OF the secretary Of state 20
summoa the senate. The election
of senator's in New York would take
place. With Vice President Arthur
acting president, the senate would
be a t:e between the two great par
ties. The result would be the
election Of David Davis president
pro temporS OF the senate, and be
would be president until q general
election could be held under the
law.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

dent dealer in gems. To these the
drummer disposes of his stock, and
from them he receives orders for
special sets and single ornaments
which they have been commission
ed to procure. This special order
business is very important feature
OF the trade. 1t often takes months
to fill one satisfactorily, and one
drummer spent two years in getting
match for a solitaire earring of q
st. Louis lady who had lost one of
hers, obtaining in the END what he
had every reason to believe was the
identities diamond she had been be-
reft of. Most drummers carry lit
tie sack with all the way from $40,
900 to $50, worth of unset stones
IN it for the purpose of matching
lost ones, and furnishing sets to sat
ssiy the caprice OF ultra particular
buyer
The sales to jewellers are gener-
ally OF mounted gems Of the newest
fashion. Commonly the jeweieT
buys these for samples, and has
them copied by his own workmen,
with his own materials. As the
sample sets are of the most expen-
sive order, this branch of the trade
is very profitable one, in spite of
the limits set to its proportions.
But private buyers frequently
deal with the diamond drummer,
too. Well known drummers, on ar
irving at place where they pro-
pose operating, generally get per-
sonal in the local papers, stating
that so and SO, the well-known and
popular diamond dealer, etc., is In
town, at such and such hotel, and
private custom soon finds him out.
There is, in Baltimore, an old man
who presents the appearance of
veritable vagrant, who is a regular
buyer of diamonds for an invest
ment. He Is heavy speculator in
grain, and turns every dollar he
wins into diamonds. Where he
hides them no one knows; but sew
eral attempts to rob him have failed
to discover their whereabouts. He
is popularly reputed to bury them;
but where their grave is will prob
ably remain a mystery till he goes
to his own-if, Indeed, it is discov-
cred then.
Aeropos of robbery, that Of dia-
mond drummer is very rare, though
it does occur now and then. He
travels heavily though not obtru-
siyely armed, does not go to bed in
his hotel with the door unlatched,
and never carries his stock with him
in strange places at night. BY OBJ
serving such simple, common-sense
rules of precaution, he preserves
himself from most of the perlls that
menace a man known to be travel
ing with a store of wealth about
him, and generally lives to a good
and upulent old age. When he is
robbed. his loss is generally IRENE.
diable, for even the eleverest dia-
mond drummer could not swear to
his own jewels with the settings re-
moved or facet or two recut. He
could recognize them to his own
satisfaction, but it would require a
jury of diamond experts to convict
thief on the slender evidence he
could adduce.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21
Don't Learn a Trade,

Elmira Gazette: No, don't learn
trade, young man. You might
soil your hands, wilt your shirt col
lar, and spoil your complexion
sweating. Go hang your chin over
a counter; learn TO talk twaddle to
the ladies'; part your hair in the
middle; make an ass of yourself
generally, and work for wages that
would not support a Chinese laun-
dryman on rice fed rats, and leave
a big enough balance to pay his
wash women-just because it is a
little more genteel in the eyes of
people whose pride prevents them
from pounding rock or hewing
wood, and whose poverty pinches
worse than one Of those patent
cross-Iegged clothes pins, if the
truth were only told.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21
Conklinp on the Crime.

The following correspondence has
passed between ex Senator Conk-
ling and Attorney General Mac
Veagh:
Fyth Avenxe Hotel. NsW York, July
5.-My Dear Sir: In the adherence
with which all decent men alike
shudder at the attempt TO murder
the President, | have given thought
to matter TO which your attention
may or may not have turned. Our
criminal code treats Premeditated
homicide in all cases alike, irrespec
tive of the victim. Murder being
visited by the greatest penalty, per
haps no distinction between one
case and another could be founded
on the public relations held by the
person slain. But in a case of at
tempt to murder broad distinctions
can be made between assailing the
life of an individual and an attempt
to take life of pecial value to the
whole people. The shocking occur
renee OF Saturday, 1 think, demands
definition, sand the punishment OF
assaults aimed at high executive Of
ficers, whether successful or not.
should be made thoroughly rigor-
Gus. A man who attempts the life
of the President, if morally respon-
sible, commits an offense which the
nation ought to guard against and
punish by the exertion of all the
power civilized nations employ. i
suggest this as a deserving consid
GRAFTON. My profound sympathies
are with the President and@SIth all
of you every hour The conflicting
reports keep hope and fear striving
with each, with nothing staple eX-
cept facts. trust that the worst is
passed, dSwish youy would express
to the President my deepest syrnpa
thy in this nour. which should hush
all discords and enlist all prayers
for his safe deliverence. Please,
also, give TO Mrs. Garfield my most
respectful eondolence. Trusting
that all will be well, cordially yours,
RoscoR CoHKLIEe.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21
auiteau's Religious Views.

Much has been said of the re.
ligIous work published by Guiteau,
the assassin, IN this city in 1879.
The folio wing is the title:
THE TRUTH: A COMPANION TO THE
BIBLE.
A book for everyone to read. BY
Charles j. Guiteau, Lawyer, Iheolo-
gian and Lecturer.
The preface says: "a new line OF
thought runs through this book,
and the author asks for it careful
attention, to the end that many
souls may find the Savior"
The following are some peculiar
extracts:
We hold that "a spirit is q fluid.
That it has many Of the properties
OF caloric, electricity, galvanism
aud magnetism. That IL also has
the power of assimilation, growth
aud self-originating motion. That
il has personality, feeling, intelli'
qence and will" When Adam was
created, the Almighty breathed
this vital fluid into Adams body
and he then became q living soul
As soon as this vital fluid Tor the
Almighty's breath) entered into
Adams dust formed body. 1t par
took OF the shape Of that body, / e.
it became coDgealed, and ever after
wards retained the form and shape
OF that body.
We prov the inspiration of the
new testament thue: A wise and
good man, in attempting the refor
nation of mankind, would prepars
a correct record of life and prin.
ciples. Christ made no such record
personally, because He knew biz
disciples who wrote the new tesla
ment would be inspired TO write II
81 will send you the comforter" h
says. @who will lead you into al
truth"
When Christ appeared at tbs
destruction Of Jerusalem, A. d. 20
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

1 hold tito be a shame for a man
to live in any town or village or city
without Thoughts OF the prosperity
of that town or village or city. 1
hold that it is "a shame for a man to
use the community as shepherd
uses his sheep, merely to shear the
wool. For a man to be a citizen,
and to think, "Can better myself
at the expense Of the government,
of the city, or of the community to
which belong" and never to have
the thought flash across his mind,
''Can 1 enrich the state and benefit
my fellow men?' is a shame H.
w. Beecher.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21
ouR DEAD.

Vile, brutal man, and dRrest thou
In Gods anointed place to preach,
With impious tongue and brazen brow,
Tho lessons hell would blush to teAehi
The cruel taunt thy lips have hissed,
Beneath religions holy screen,
Is false as false Isoariot's kiss;
Is false as thou art vile and mean.
Are these the lessons which he taught
And was His mission here in vainl
Peace and good will seem words of naught,
He'll rules the world with hate again.
And thou, its chosen instrument,
HyenR-like, with heartless tread,
Hast dared invade, with bloodhound scent,
The sacred precinct Of the dead.
Not such from those, dear, brave old South,
Who met thee in thy hour OF might,
But from the coarse, polluted mouth
Ofcoward ours who feared to fight.
Dear loved old South, condemn the curse
That those who hate shall heap on you,
You've wept behind Wars bloody hearse,
That bore away y9ur brave and true.
Their precious blood, though vainly sbed,
Long as thy shore old ocean lAves,
Wen bow with reverence DER our dead,
And bless the turf that wraps their graves.
From Mexico to Maryland
These graves are strewn like autumn leaves
What though no mothers tender hand
Upon their tomb chaplet veaves;
Nor wives, nor sisters bend above
Tie honored soldiers unmarked moundf
They are objects Of eternal love
In consecrated Southern grosnd.
II recks not whore their bodies lie,
/ By bloody hillside, plain or river,
Their names are bright on James proud sky
Their deeds of valor live forever.
The song birds Of ihs South shall sing,
From forest grand and ficwery stem,
And gentlest waters, murmunng,
Unite to hymn their requiem.
And spring will deck their hAllowed bed
With types Of rcsurrection's day,
And silent tears the night hath shed,
The mornings beam will kiss away.
Those heroes rest Ia solemn fame
On every field where Freedom bled;
And shall we let the torch Of shame
Fall like blight upon our deadi
No, wretch We scorn thy hatred now,
And hiss thy shame from pole 10 pole;
The brutes are better far than thou.
And beasts would blush 70 own thy soul.
"Dishonored grayesln Take back the lie
That's breAthed by more than human hate
Lest, Ananias- like, you die,
Not less deserving Of his fate.
Our Spartan women bow in dust
Around their country's broken shnDs;
True-as their cause was right and just;
Pure-as their deeds havs been divine.
Their angel hand the wounded eheerod-
Did ell that woman ever dAres,
When wealth and homes had disappeared
That gave their,teaTs and smilss and prayer
They proudly gave their jewels up
For All they lovod--as worthless toys;
Drank 70 the dregs the bitter cup
To feed our sick and starving ooys-
Their glorious Tag on high no more
Is borne By that unOopquered bandi
'Tis fnrisd Upon the salient shore
Its hsroos still around i stand.
| No more beneath its folds ahall meet
The armies Of immortal Lee;
/ The rolling Of the drums last beat
Is echoing In eternity.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

A young lady became so dissat-
isfed with a gentleman to whom
she was engaged to be married that
she dismissed him. In revenge he
threatened to publish her letters to
him. ''Very well, replied the lady;
Il have no reason to be ashamed
of any part of my letters, except
the address.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

Condensed temperance sermon:
al just went out to see friend for
a moment" remarked Jones 20 his
wife the other evening as he re-
turned to his seat at The theatre.
Indeed" replied Mrs. j., with sar
castle surprise. II supposed from
the odor OF your breath that you
bad been out 70 see your worst en-
envy" Jones WINGED.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

There is nothing like being prop
erly armed and equipped Tor the
battles OF life. Still, few are in the
happy condition ofthe. Irishmanl
who sent letter to friend saying
that while he was writing he had a
pistol in both hands and sword in
the other.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-07-21

A chicago young man broke in
to the room of the girl he loved, to
carry her away, as she refused to
marry him. She was absent, but
left the bull dog asleep on her bed.
The room was dark. The dog
didn't bark but worked. In about
seven minutes the remains of the
young man came out and said that
he wouldn't marry that girl for
$40 600.