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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
Vanclevesville.

| Everybody is at work and every
thing is in stir.
The Rocky Marsh" correspondent
to the Independent, Il few weeks ago,
we think must certainly have been
off, when he stated that the store of
the N-road was to be run by Boyer &
Bro, that there is not a word of truth
in the statement. The present occu-
piers, Messrs. Belle q Wilson, will
close out in a short time.
Mr.. Ronk, of Hedgesville, has been
i'll our neighborhood for short time
and we understand has sold quite a
number of his Mccormick self-bind-
ing reapers.o His machines seem to
take the lead.
During a recent visit to Martinsburg
we lodged at the st. Clair Hotel. This
is certainly first-class house in every
particular, and under the excellent
management of Mr.. James Hamill is
fast becoming one of the leading no.
tells of the State. Jim knows how to
get up good meal and is in no way
behind the time as hotel-man. With
the able assistance of Messrs. Robert
Criswell and Charley Bentz things are
moving in excellent style. The bar
is richly supplied and while lodged
with them we took frequent and copi-
Gus draughts of Charley's ice-water.
We have no candidate of Vancleves-
vile nor do we care particularly to see
any from elsewhere. Harvest will
soon be here when all hearts will be
glad at the gathering of the "gclden
grain" The corn is looking well and
thus far bids fair for good crop.
G.. w. B.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

The Wheeling Register has dis
patched one Of its editorial corps
through the New England States,
instructed to visit all sections of
those parts of this country and to
report upon the workings of the pro-
hibitory liquor laws exactly as he
finds them, without fear or favor,
irrespective of effect upon this party
or that. He will make tour EN-
bracing the principal cities in Maine,
New Hampshire, Vermont and Mas
sachusetts. His letters will he a
valuable series, in which will be de-
scribed in detail the working of the
several laws upon the subject of reg
ulating the sales of liquors and give
facts which will tend to show the
bearing Of these several laws upon
official probity, political schemes,
the morality of the home, the ednca-
ton Of the people, and the decrease
or increase of crime, insanity and
pauperism. Statistics will be given
also which may tend toward intelli-
gent discussion of the question OF
what methods are best for the sup
preston Of drunkenness and it's ac-
companying social vices. All those
who have a desire to read of the
working Of the prohibition laws in
the New England States should not
fail to see the Wheeling Reg;ste,
during the summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

Eyictions go on in Ireland" say
the dispatches in matter-of fact
way, Sat the rate Of a thousand per
week. This means that a Thousand
homes are broken up, and thous-
and wretched Irish families--old
men and young, old women, young
mothers with babes, women perhaps
on the verge of maternity, young
maidens, little girls and all--turned
out into the roads. without hope of
food or shelter. What is it that
does all this! Landlordism. 1t
means that England centuries ago
conquered Ireland, and the Irish
lands were confiscated and "grant-
ed" to favorites of English kings.
The former owners of the land be-
came tenants" and required to
pay "rents" to their English lords.
The harder the Irish farmers work
ed to enrich the lands SO as to pay
the rents, the higher the rents were
raised, until in sheer desperation
the tenants gave up the effort. But
landlordism is strong in the House
of Commons, British pride and OBJ
stinacy are strong, and it is insisted
that the Repression bill must be
passed before the measure for the
relief of the tenants shall be consid-
cred. 1t is the old story-ven
geance first and justice afterward,
or rather never. If each family on
the average contains five members,
five thousand people per week are
driven from their homes. What
must be the feeling of the husband
who sees wife perish by the road
side in the pangs of childbirth I?
How must the hot -blooded son feel
who sees his aged mother die in a
ditch OF want and exposure These
are not fancy sketches-such things
happen. Nay, the big shed that
was to shelter for awhile these out.
casts IN Limerick has been stopped
unfinished, and when Miss Parnell
went to inquire of Earl Spencer why
the erection Of it had been stopped.
he pretended to be deaf and would
not hear her. Can anybody won
der that Irish blood should boil
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
Bedington News.
Barley harvest is in full boom.

Barley harvest is in full boom.
The corn in this section of the coun-
ty, is growing after the same manner
that lawyers go to Heaven; by de-
grees.
Insects termed Milk Weevil and
Army Worm, have made their appear
ance on the present wheat crop of
Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, and
much damage is feared by the farmers.
A few days since we passed through
portion of Morgan County, and
found everything presenting bright
appearance. Bark seems to be the
principal traffic. Wheat is looking
well considering the quality of land !;
corn is as short there as here.
We happened to have the good for
tune to while away an hour or two in
Jefferson County, where we met with
many warm heart and placid cOun-
tenance that brought back to us a
sweet Renaissance of the halcyon
hours Of bygone days. But the wheel
OF time rolled swiftly on, and soon
came the time of our departure, which
was with many regrets that our visit
could not be prolonged.
We think patience is better than
wisdom, an ounce of patienceis worth
IL pound of brains. Most men praise
patience and every old woman rec
commends it as a medicine good for
oil diseases, yet there are few men or
q women that practice it. 1t is as much
of nature for one to murmur when his
flesh and bones are full of aches and
pains as a horse to shake his head
when the flies tease him; but nature
should not be the rule with Christians,
or what is their religion worth? We
expect more fruit ofan appletree than
of a thorn. Grin and bear it, is the
common advise, but we think sing and
bear it is better. Pain past is pleas
ure, and experience comes by it. We
should not be afraid of going down
into Egypt, when we shall come out
of it with jewels of silver and gold.
To be poor is not always pleasant,
but worse things than that happen al
sea. If we have little means, it will
be best to have few desires; poverty
Is no shame, but Impotence with it is
In certain things the poor is better of
than the rich; for if poor man has tc
seek meat for his stomach he is more
apt to get what he seeks than rich
man who seeks stomach for his meat
1t is not how much we enjoy that
makes us happy. Better is little with
the fear of the Lord than great treas
IRE and trouble Herewith. BRIEF.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

W. III. III. Flick, Esq, Maj. III. v.
Daniels, and several other members
of Lincoln Post left Wednesday for
Baltimore. The demonstration at
tending the meeting of the national
encampment of the Grand Army of
the Republic was one of the greatest
ever seen in that city. The city
was crowded with people from all
parts of the country. The grand
parade of the Grand Army posts,
state militia and visiting militia
brought out twelve thousand, and
the appearance of all was very cred
liable. 1t was one Of the greatest
parades ever seen in Baltimore.
President Arthur, accompanied by
several members of his Cabinet, re
viewed the parade, with General
Sherman and other prominent men
from City Hall portico. At night
there was a gathering of over 25,00(
people at Camp Agnus, where there
was q gala time. Entertainment
was furnished for all who came
Alright there were speeches by
several prominent citizens and visi
tors. and a grand display of fire
works.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
Darkesville Items.

Farmers are beginning to prepare for
harvest. Kegs and demijOhns are
constantly plodding their weary way
to Seneindiver & Stewards for q sup
ply of their excellent brand bitters, to
to be used in case of sunstroke. Who
would not be farmer?
Mr.. Sewers, near our town, has
burned kiln of the finest lime we
have seen. Dennis took half bushel
up to the North end of town, and now
he goes back every alternate evening
tosee lift has improved the appearance
of the sitting groom. Stand back Den.
one night in the week, and give Smith
chance.
] will give you an account of our
School next week.
Notwithstanding the hard times, A.
ID. Tate is doing thriving business.
When he forms the contemplated CO.
partnership, his business in the domes-
tic department willbe extended. Any
one having large set of bedsteads to
exchange for cot, will please call at
Tate's store.
The ladies of the " Mite Society,'
gave strawberry festival in NJ. E.
Church South, last Friday and Satur-
day evenings. The ice-cream was
splendid, and the strawberries very
good. We are informed that the
society realized about twenty-six dol
lars. Among the articles offered for
sale, was pair of chair tides the ham
dywork of the Misses PAUL of your
city. They were gotten up with great
artistic taste. and reflect credit on
their designers. A. V.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

CARD To THE PUBIc.-My business
has been increasing SO largely during
the past few years as to compel me to
secure more commodiOus rooms
hence the removal from " Jones' Old
Stand" to room in Peoples Bank
Building, just opposite. All patrons
and others will find me in my new and
most elegantly furnished apartments,
with one of the largest, finest in quail
ty, and best assorted stocks of iewelry
in the city. Remember, the Store of
Jones' Old Stand is removed to the
New Bank Building.
w. l.. JONES.
June 23rd. 1859.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

The contest among the numerous
aspirants for Legislative honors, is
waxing warm in this county. We
hope the spirit of friendly rivalry
will be the ruling principle.-Stdte
Mdn.
For the credit of the party, let
n spirit of justice characterize its
own actions. Some sore heads re-
gard the prominence and daily in
creasing popularity of certain young
and formidable aspirants with envy
and as anything but desirable. A
packed convention may answer their
purpose, it is true, and defeat the
popular will; but even as a last re-
sort, the party may find it damag
ing coup d'etGt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

GRINNELL, Iowa, June 1Sth.-A
tornado swept through Central
Iowa late last night from northwest
to south east, from twenty miles
north of Des Moines. The town of
Grinnell was struck by it, and half
of the town was left in ruins. Thir-
ty-two people are dead, and about
100 or more were wounded. Eight
deaths are reported from Malcolm,
which is entirely leyeled and de-
stroyed. Brooklyn has also suffered
some. Some eight Of the students
are badly injured, having been dug
out of the ruins. The Chaplin House
is turned into hospital. From
numerous and contradictory stories
of startled citizens we gather the
story of deep roaring sounds proceed
ing funnel-shaped cloud. G.. Pitt
mans house was completely lsveled,
burying beneath Pittman, his wife
and three children, his wife's sister
and her little baby. The three year
old girl Hattie was taken out dead.
The boy Harry, aged 10, was fatally
injured, and Arthur slightly injured.
Not far away was the residence of
Mr.. Lewis, an old gentleman and
lady, who were both killed. From
here the storm pursued zigzag di-
rection to the north of the city,
when, after wiping out the finest
residence portion of the city, it
moved toward the college. The
next building was dumped into
heap of lath and plaster and broken
timber, burying beneath it eight stu
dents who roOmed therein, all of
whom were afterwards rescued, more
or less injured, but one subsequently
died. In a two-story house a Miss
Abbie Agard was killed. There is
hardly sign left Of the house. In
the vicinity, a block which contain
ed nine houses, all but one was lev
eled to the ground. In one house OF
this block four persons were killed
Mr. Ford and his wife, hired girl
and Mr.. Italian. In this vicinity F.
w. Williams house was unroOfed
and Professor Herrick's and Mrs.
Norris two houses were punched to-
gether. The scenes around the
ruins are heart rendering. The en-
gine-house, where seventeen of the
dead bodies are laid out, pre-
sents sight that brings back army
days. Some of the dead are in the
wrecks of their homes. The number
OF injured ranges up among the hun
dreds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

BY an act OF the late Legislature,
it is made unlawful for any one to
sell or furnish ga revolver or other
pistol, dirk, bowie, knife, razor,
slug-shot, billy, natalie or other false
knuclSles, or any other deadly or
dangerous weapons, to a person I'M
der the age of u years." Any one
violating this act, is liable to fine
of not less than $50 nor more than
$500, and, in the discretion of the
court, continued in the county Jail
not less than one nor more than
twelve months. The law goes into
effect June 24th.-Hinton Reputi-
can.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

1t is impossible to obtain the Off
cial vote on the Oregon State cleo
ton, but George, for Congress, will
have over 5000 majority, and
Moody, for governor, 1000. The re-
mainder of the Republican ticket
will have from 1900 to $500 MAORI
ty. The legislature stands: Lower
House. 81 Republicans and % Dem
ocrats; Senate, 1G Republicans and
Ia Democrats, and the majority on
joint ballot will be II. Should the
new election in Yam Hill County re
suit in the election of a Republican,
the majority will be Is, if Demo
crat, the majority will be 1G.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
SATURDAY, JUNE oath. 1882.

Guiteau's last hope OF q rehearing
hating failed, there is nothing be-
tween him and the gallows except
the pardoning power of the Execu-
tive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
laem advertisements.
Notice to Creditors.
TO the Creditors of William Small and
Mary Small, his tcifc, deceascd.

In pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit
Court of the County of Berkeley. made in
a cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of the said William Small and
Mary Small his wife, to the payment Of
their debts. you are required to present
your claims against the estate of the said
William Small and Mary Small his wife,
for adjudication to John T. Picking. COM
missioner, at his office in the said county.
on or before the Slst Day Of July, 1882.
Witness, s. FL. Martin, Clerk of said
Court, this oath day of June. 1889.
6t-jy29 s. III. MARTIN, Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
CARTER HOUSE!
ChNstesfOsC1s, w. Va.

Inc leading and only nrst-cIass hotel in
Charlestown. Thoroughly renovated and fnr-
nished. Home for mercantile travellers and
transient guests. First-ciass in ali Ifs denarf
taken at reasonable rates. Hotel shaded from
and rear; beautiful green yard Mowers. &c. We
supply our vegetation from our own 9arden
+. Z. DORSEY, Proprietor.
Refers TO Barnum's Hotel, Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

Judge Hoge is favorably spoken
OF for denomination by the press of
this Congressional district, and
seems to be the choice of the people
here especially. But the Statesman +?
Now Brother Eichelberger, you
wouldn't for a moment doubt the
honesty of Judge Hogef When he
says there is no reason why his
friends should not use his name for
denomination, there is none. Pos
ses your sOnl in peace and rest as
sured there is no such pledge exist
ing, as you intimate, that will in the
least reflect upon the honor of Hon.
John Blair Hege. He will be hon
Orably nominated, and-although
we dislike to lose the Judse-the
Republicans will do their best to de-
feat him at the polls in October
next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24

INCENDIARIsM Our town was con-
siderably startled on Tuesday morning
last by the announcement that the
barn, stablingand out shedding of Col.
w. A. Morgan, Deputy Sheriff, near
town had been burned to the ground
early that morning, and that it was
the act of an incendiary. The fire was
first discovered about half past one
O'Clock, by aglittle son of the Coils,
who Immediately alarmed his father.
The Col. hastily donned his clothes,
and rushed out, only to find his barn,
stable and sheds, together with all of
his farming implements, harness,
gears, &C., completely enveloped in
flames, as well as the barn yard and
fences around the same. The fire had
been burning no doubt an hour before
being discovered. The Col. and his
wife, two daughters and three little
boys fought the flames manfully, for
sometime before any assistance of
their neighbors could be obtained.
His fine residence was also on fire in
several places but with persistent eff
forts it was soon eXtinguished, and no
serious damage was done to the build
ing. The loss is estimated between
$500 and S2000.-Shepheristoun Regis
ter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24


General Galway, Of the British
army, came over in the Scythia
Thursday. His object in visiting
America is to study America, mill
tary tactics, his expenses being
paid by the British Government.
Petersburg, Va. June 22.-The
first Virginia wheat of this years
crop was received here my Martin
Hill Il Co. today. The grain is
white and quality very fine. 1t was
harvested from a 100-acre field in
Chesterfield county by Reuben Rag
land, and is held at 81 so. Farm
ers generally are in the midst of
harvest, and the prospect of a good
yield in this section is promising.
Senator Wade Hampden has writ
ten long letter to the Charlestown
Ners and Courier upon the political
situation in South Carolina. He
thinks that an "IndepeMlent" is
worse than a RADICAL" and urges
the Democrats to "stand firm" As
for himself, he says: ~ am anxious
to withdraw from public life at the
earliest practicable and proper mo-
ment, and | am therefore unwilling
to enter upon new duties or to as
sumo new responsibilities"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-24
POLITICAL MITES.

The Republican pay in Maine
estimates its next MARTY on the
State ticket at 10000.
Charlestown has bee selected as
the place, and Angst 3rd the
| time for holding the Democratic
Congressional Convection for the
Third District.
At meeting Of the Cumberland
county Democratic committee at
Carlisle, Pa, on Saturay, a resolu-
ton was adopted deouncing Mr..
H. K. Potter, editor ofthe Carlisle
Sentinel, as traitor tt the party,
and directing his nameto be strick-
en- from the list of delegates to the
Democratic State C0Tentlon.
Speaking of the two old parties,
the Charlestown StateR Greenback
paper, says that "the Republicans
are the most consistenbn the money
question. They say they are for
bonds and banks and hey are. The
Democrats say yes an. no, and they
are neither hot nor cob. The party
cannot be depended on for any
thing except for fault inding."
The Republican Stae Convention
of Vermont met at Montpelier We'd
nesday and nominated Hon. John
l.. Barstow, of Shelburle, for govern
or, and Samuel Il. Plnyree for lieu
tenant governor. Tie resolutions
adopted relate mainly to the State
matters, but they also deplore the
death of President Garfield, express
confidence in President Arthur and
renewed devotion To the Repub-
lican party.
There is one difficulty that we APP
prehend i'll regard to this re-assess-
ment business-the County Court
will have to remain in perpetual ses-
sion during the next year to get the
people reconciled to the increased
values. AT least we Judge so from
the murmurings that are already
heard in regard to it here. But
there is generally some good mixed
with the evil, and the Commission.
ers are clever fellows, and we will
be glad to have them With us all the
time. And then correcting erro-
neous assessments win be u harvest
for the lawyers.-Messenger.
The cry Of the Democratic party
of West Virginia is that money
must be raised.u In 1872 that par
ty ordered re-assessment of land.
1t was done at an enormous expense.
In 1876 they increased the valuation
ten per cent. In 1881 they changed
the valuation again, and at the last
session of the Legislature fourth
change was ordered-all within ten
years. Still the Democratic party is
the "party of retrenchment and re
FORM" Col. j. NJ. Bennett, of Yves
ton, a lifelong Democrat, said in a
recent conversation, that "this re
assessment of lands is the most i'm
famous outrage any party was ever
guilty Of" Win the farmers stand
by and endure 1t ?"-Huntington Re
publican.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1882-05-11
Ghs 1loi'g 'BuIle''p,
THURSDAY, MAY II, 1882.
LAW MAKING.


We have good deal of crude lcgis-
lation in Hawaii nci, and it is quite
natural that it should he so, when we
reflect upon the facts in the case.
Most of the Representatives of the
people, elected by the native vote,
arc cmphatically of the people, and,
as rule, have . very imperfect
knowledge of either the business of
framing laws properly or of just
what laws arc needed. 1t might be
supposed that the Grown Ministers,
and especially the Attorney General,
would be the ones to prepare and
introduce in proper shape, the need
ed legislation. But unfortunately 4
state of things exist here which mill
tates against such salutary result.
II seems to have become of late
years chronic disease with our
average legislator, to want, as soon
as the Assembly meets, to change
the Ministry. Hence Minister'S.
feeling an uncertain tenure of Office,
are likely to stick to the bare routine
of their departmental duties, and
fail to devote the required time and
application to preparing Legislative
work. The Attorney General, who
should be the Trainer of proposed
statutes, being u member of the
Cabinet is in the same category with
other Ministers. Now if the office
of Law Adviser of the Crown were
created, { or rather revived) and the
incumbent kept out of the Cabinet,
except so far us giving his, legal
advice when called for, then that
Department of the Government
would he likely to acquire a condition
of stability and usefulness which it
can not have so long as the Attorney
General is q Cabinet Minister and
must go out of Office with his col.
leagues.