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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-27
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tU'r1cRsant to the taste, cnicacious and Immediate
in It's effect. great help In pregnancy, and
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o, either sex 1t f. second TO NO remedy that has ever
been before the rubci and for all disoases OF tho
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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-27
SUMMER Resorts aud Autcls.
BUFFALO LITHlA WATER.
FOR BrIghCa Disease, the equity Diathe.
ais. Stnnc OF tho Blnhher. etc.

III WI. \. HAMMOND, Oi new huiks surgeon
General U. s, A., tretircd Professor Of DIS
eases ot the Mind and Nervous system IN the
University VI Now York. etc,
90 7 have Tor some time mado uso Of the Buffalo
Iith1 Water In cases Of affection Of the nervous sys
tom, complicated with ErightS Disease 81 the KID
uoys, with n Gouty Diothosis. The results have
been cmlncntly satisfactory. Liha has for many
years been favotite remedy with me IN like cases,
hut tho Buffalo Water certainly acts better than any
eStcmporaucous solution Of tho Litha salts, aud s,
moreover better borne by the stomach ! also often
prescribe II in those cases Of Cerebral Hypernma
sulting from mental woyk-iu which the condl-
tlon called Nervous Dyspepsia cyists-nnd generally
With marked benefit ~
Dir. HARVEY L.. BYRD, Of Baltimore, President and
Professor Of Obstetrics and Diseases OF Women
and Children in the Baltimore Medical College,
formerly Professor Of Practical Medicine, otc..
&c have witnessed the best results from the action
Of tho Buffalo Lithia water, Spring No. p In Chronic
GOut, Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Gravel, and
stone In the BladdCr and do not hesitate to express
tho opinion that In al diseases depending upon OF
having their origin In the Uric Acid Dlathcsis 1t Is
unsurpassed, H. Indeed, IL Is cqualcd, by any Water
thus far known to tho profession. n has an dSccr-
tdipcd value In Btight's Disease. A knowledge u
It's action In that disease thus far would seem to war
rant the belief that 1t woud, IN many instances, nj
more advanced stages provo decided comfort and
palliative. earnestly commend II 0S worthy OF tia
In Brlght's Disease
SPRINGS OPEN JUNE 4.
nR- Water In cases Of six gallons Is per case at the
Springs -. -..
THOMAS 4. GOODS,
Proprietor buffalo Llthla Springs Virginia
Ici1-3m
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-27
GREAT PENNSYLVANIA RoUTB

NJ. SLAUGHTER, gen. Pass. Agent.
+. y. HAWKS, Asst. Il. x n. Agent.
SOL. HAAS, Tramc Manager.
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
Trade Philosophy.

The Lewiston (Me.) Journal gives
this item of trade philosophy: "Let me
tell you a fellows got to have poor
thing to sell good one by" moralizes q
Lewiston trader. 81 always try to sell
the poor stuff first. 1 always show it to
n customer first. When / show him the
good thing I'm sure to put darn good
price on it, so he will be liable to take
the cheaper article. l had lot of geese
Thanksgiving, l put my poor geese to
the front. l offered 'em for ID cents.
1 put my hest geese way up to IS to 10
cents. | didn't want to sell them. A
good thing will sell itself. When 1 got
through L had one or two geese left, and
they were handsome ones. Now says
|, Il don't care whether customers come
or not If / have anything left over 1
want it to be good thing. That's equal
TO money at any time. When man
comes into my shop and asks for a good
barrel Of apples, for instance, l show
him some Of those small ones which 1
can sell for $3.50 barrel. If he says
he wants fancy, bang-up article, ask
him il he means business, and show him
that handsome fruit over there that I'm
getting $3.50 for. There's just as much
chaw in the $3.50 barrel Us in the
other, but when il comes to settin' 'em
ON the table before company they're no
ooOd
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
The Fire Fiend.

A shop was burned down in the town
of Dawson, Ga, recently, and this is
the way in which the local chronicler
describes the event: "Before the fire
engine had reached the scene the flames
were widely tossing their devouring
tongues far out and above the crown OF
the groaning building. It.was too late.
His satanic majesty had whipped his i'm
petuous team into pace nj once too
furious and too daring to be met and
bridled, the fiery glare of the flames had
lit up the grounds fol. hundreds of yards
around, and while the great crswd stood
in wondering awe, rs the scething fur
mace of fire and flame lashed and dashed
about in its roaring fury, the sudden
crash of the dismembered roof, rs it went
splitting and hurting its way to the
ground, told in unmistakable terms that
the work of destruction was complete"
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
TWO-CENT LETTER POSTAGE.
A Report Giving Reasons why the Ander-
son Bill Should Pass.

The report made by Mr.. Bingham, Of
the United States House Committee OH
Post Offices and Post Roads, which
recommends the Anderson bill for re-
ducing postage on letters now sent for
three cents to two cents, comprises an
elaborate view of Post Office statistics in
regard to rates of postage, and takes the
ground that, with surplus of revenue
i'll the Treasury as. well as a reported
surplus from the Post Office Department,
this is n proper time to effect "A reduction
in rates, as it can well be afforded. This
surplus revenue from the Post Office
Department is the first reported since
the three-cent uniform rate was adopted
in 1851, with one exception, which was
in 1865, when there was slight profit
owing to suspension OF mail carrying
in the Southern States. The report ex-
plains that while it is, of course, desir-
able that the department shall be self
sustaining, it was never intended that it
should become source of revenue. 1t
assumes that the department is now on
surely paying basis, with its principal
item of cost-that of transportation
gradually growing less as the population
becomes more evenly distributed, and
the means of communication more ex-
tended. The statistics are taken from a
date as far back as 1892, when the rate
for carrying letter was six cents for
distance of thirty miles, and twenty-five
cents for distance of $50. There is
also careful estimate based on the his
tory of reductions in the past, which sus-
tains the theory of the report that the
stimulus to letter writing which would
naturally be caused by reduc-
ton, would greatly lessen the estimated
loss for the first year, which (not count
ing such increase of letters) would only
reach $8,000,000. The entire loss, the
report assumes, could be offset by fair
allowance for carrying the official mail
matter of the Government. 1t is also
estimated that should the reduction not
take effect until Jan. l, 1884, as provid-
ed in the amended Anderson bill, the
surplus of the first half of that financial
year would balance the loss of the last
half and there would be ample time to
exhaust or call in the printed supply OF
Government stamped three-cent envel-
opes. Calculations are made from which
it appears that the surplus of the Post
Office Department i'll 1882 will be fully
doubled in 1888. 1t is suggested, III
closing the report, that when the loss ex-
perienced by this reduction shall be
made up, and when there shall again be
a surplus, reduction of postage on drop
letters should be made.
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
Gen. Custer's Hat.

Mrs. Custer has presented to Custer
Post, G. A. r., of Chicago, n hat once
worn by Gen. Custer. She has recently
been made an honorary member of the
post. In sending the hat she wrote /:
"Since hearing from you and from Mr..
Lehman Hudson last year how much you
all prize the red neclltie, and how prompt
you were to adopt it as part of your uni
form, L have sent to my Michigan home
for one of Gen. Clusters large hats that
he wore in many IL charge during the
war. / think it no less part of the cos
tune that became especially identified
with him than was the red tie. He was
the first officer on our side who wore the
road-brimmed hat for campaigning, and
he also first adopted the blue flannel
shirt with the broad collar-having
brought one early in the war from a
glnboat ON the james River.
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
The Main Question.

A negro planter came to Vicksburg
the other day, sold his cotton, put his
money in his pocket, and started down
the river. Leaning too far over the
guards as the boat backed out he fell
overheard.
His portmonnaie, which was in his
side pocket, fell out and rode with his
hat on the surface of the water, while the
current carried the negro away. The
yawl was lowered and assistance at once
started toward the drowning man, who,
perceiving his treasure floating off, raised
his voice and shouted:
"Save dat pocketbook.
His head went under and he disap-
peared.
As he rose up again he gasped:
"Dar's $l3S in dat pocketbook.
Scarcely had he uttered the words be-
fore he sank second time. The yawl
came within reach just in time to save
the drowning African as he came to the
surface for the last time. As soon as the
water was wiped from his nose and mouth
SO that he could speak, he said:
"Did-did you save dat pocketbook o.
"No," was the response.
"Well, den," said the negro, regret
fully, "what was de use of savin' me ?"
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
An Honest Mans Dilemma.

A stranger who had made purchase
of secondhand dealer on Chatham
street grew confidential and said he
would like some advice.
"Vhell, go aheadt."
"If you were in my place and wanted
to go into business here, would you lend
your money and live ON the interest or
would you go into the secondhand cloth
ing business ?"
"My frent," replied the other with
very serious look ON his face, "let me
tole you shust like 81 fadder. Doan' go
into de secondhand beesness yourself,
but lend me your money and become
silent partner. :"
"Are the profits large?"
"Large? How much you thinks ]
made ON dot west I sold you for 50? l
make shust twelve shillings."
"Not by blamed sight, for 1 haven't
paid for it and won't take it !" exclaimed
the stranger, as he dropped the bundle
and walked out.
"Vhell, vhell |" sighed Moses as he
looked after him, "efery times tell der
truth 1 lose money, und every time 1 lie
I lose customer. How can an honest
man make living in New York ~
IPaU Street Ne,OS.
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
THE SPOT ON VENUS.
How IL was Discovered by Prof. Langley.

Prof. s. P. Langley, of Pittsburg,
whose discovery during the recent transit
of Venus of a remarkable and heretofore
unobserved spot on the body of that
planet has awakened such general inter.
est in scientific circles, was interviewed
by newspaper correspondent:
"Have you completed your calcula-
tions upon the results achieved in the
observations of the transit?" inquired
the writer.
"No, sir; we have not" replied the
Professor. "Many months will elapse
before that work can be accomplished.
The full results of the recent transit will
not be known definitely for years."
"What achievements were especially
anticipated by scientists in their obser-
vations ON the recent transit ?"
"Quite number. One was to cor
rect the total error of previous observa-
tions as to the distance of the sun. This
task was about equal to placing an
average human hair at distance of 1SC
yards and trying to measure its thickness.
That about represents the angular
amount that is in the question. The
whole thing turns on certain angle
called the polar parallnx."
"About this spot ON the body of the
planet Venus, had you anticipated any
thing of the kind %
"No, sir. In previous observations a
rim of light has been noticed circling the
edge of the planet before its entrance
upon the disk of the sun. determined
to pay special attention to this feature
of the transit, and instructed my assist
ants to the same effect. 1t was owing to
our attention being concentrated upon
this feature of the transit that the dis
covery of the spot was made. Other
observers directed their efforts to the
observances of the first contact, the for
nation of the black drop, and other
points of equal interest. !"
Drawing diagram in order to en-
tighten your correspondent, the Professor
continued: "The line of light on the edge
of the planet was plainly defined, but in
ambition to it l observed spot extending
inward one-fourth the radius of the planet
and along the edge, approximately one
twelfth of the whole circumference. l
observed it closely, and as the planet
entered the sun the spot widened, appar-
emily, stretching out along the edge, and
disappearing finally when Venus was
wholly upon the disk of the sum-"
"What theory have you for the ap-
pearance of this phenomenon"
81 have none at all. 1t is wholly in
explicable. Owing to the wavering edge
/ could not be positive that the spot was
wholly upon the body of the planet. It
might have been protuberance. In
that case, 1 am also unable to account
for it. From its appearance, however,
l judge that it covered 1000 miles or
more Of the planet. 1t might be due in
some way to refraction, caused by an
extraordinary protuberance of the atmos-
phere of Venus, though why such n
protuberance should exist we are at a
loss to saw"
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
A CHRISTMAS HYMN.

The air was still DER Bcthlehom's plain,
As If the great night held its breath,
When life eternal came to reign
Over world of death.
AL ure felt a thrill divine
When burst that meteor on the night,
Which, pointing to the Saviour's shrine,
Proclaimed the newborn light.
Light to the shepherds and the star
Gilded their silent midnight fold;
Light to the wise men from afar,
Bearing their gifts of gold.
Light to realm of sin and grief;
Light to a world in all its needs;
The light of lfe-a new belief
Rising DER fallen creeds.
Light on tangled path of thorns,
Though leading to martyrs thrones
A light to guide till Christ returns
In glory to his own.
There still il shines, while far abroad
The Christmas choir sings now, and then
"Glory, glory unto our God!
Peace and goodwill to men /"
Il. BUCHANAN READ.
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23
Running a $4,000 Picture.

The large painting entitled "The Bap-
tism of Pocahontas," in the rotunda of
the Capitol at Washington, is said to be
ruined. The painting was protected by
screens made Of heavy boards during the
Garfield fair. Ihe screen is said to have
been improperly made, and it caused n
draught of hot air TO circulate constantly
over the picture. The result is that the
painting is badly cracked and can be re-
stored only at about the expense Of
painting it over again. The picture
cost $4,000, which is more than the
fair netted its managers.
IT IS the sure badge of clown not to
Frostburg mining journal., 1882-12-23

IT Is the sure badge of clown not to
mind what pleases those he is with.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08
Hedgesville News.

We are glad to see several of our
sister towns represented in the local
columns of THE HERALD.
Many of your HedgeSville subscrib
ers have been manifesting a decided
interest in reading your instructive
corporation articles.
Your correspondent, together with
many of your readers, was completely
fooled with the attractive April Fool
story, in last number of THE HERALD.
When nearly through the article, and
learned the bear was at liberty, we
were on the point of saddling the old
mare, printing our fiint-lock and start
ing in pursuit.
Mr.. John Harrison has moved all
his household goods from Keyser to
the Piergory property in this place,
which he proposes making his home
in the future.
Heberlig & Co. have their steam
saw mill situated near Sulphur Spring,
and are making much progress saw
ing the giant trees in that neighbor-
hood.
This delightful weather has been
very beneficial to the Hedgesyille
sick. 1t has infused new life into
their bodies.
The Mansion House property is
being handsomely painted with a de-
cided pink color. The store room adj
joining has been painted, rendering,
Market Square very attractive.
Numerous improvements have been
added to Hedgesville since the warm
weather commenced.
Mr.. Josiah Alexander's cow was run
over by the train, and severel crippledy
the other day.
Messrs Homrich, Gerhart, and Hep
sty, the former two gentlemen ofyour
city, and the latter one of Pennsyl-
vania, were visiting Mr. a. G. Maiden
bousch of this place last Monday; they
express themselves much pleased with
Hedgesville's attractions, especially
with the fair sex, of which we boast
cannot be exceIled.
THE HERALD continues to increase
in popularity. Its arrival every Sat
urday is looked forward to with eager
expectation when its entertaining
columns will be carefully read by its
many readers. SYLVESTER
We have. been favored with a copy
of the Christian 4Adrocate, published
by the NJ. E. Church South, in Nash
vile, Ten. It is in the form of the
New York Independent, ably edited,
and credit to that denomination.
WANTED. 300 cords of rock oak bark.
fer which the highest cash price will be
paid. RISER HUBER.
The new City Halls being put nm
der root, the tower is going up, aud it
will present an imposing appearance
when completed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08
Redington News.

Ploughing is the order Of the day.
"He who by the plough would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive.u
Schools in the township will close
about the 10th of May.
The lone fisherman can again be
seen along the banks of the Old Po-
tomac indulging in the festive sport
of angling for the mighty bass.
The canal has undergone all ne
cessary repairs, water turned in and
the boats are now running.
A Conference will be held in the NJ.
E. Church South, at this place, April
10Th. All of the congregation are re-
quested to attend.
DR.. Wittet, who purchased the farm
of Hugh w. Hogue at Berkeley Sta
ton, is having his house remodeled
and proposes to build a barn during
the summer.
We passed recently through that
portion of Berkeley that borders JEFF
ferson and were pleased to find wheat
looking SO well, and each farm pre-
senting an appearance that marked
the industry of its owner.
6. In the laborious husbandman we see,
What all true christians are or ought
to be-" BRIEF.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08
North Mountain.

The interesting article preceding
the signature of OCCASIONAL has in
spired us with the idea that North
Mountain ought to be represented in
the columns of your invaluable paper,
and with this idea in view we take
our pen to give you a few notes con-
corning our people, &c.
The enterprising merchant at this
place, Mr.. j. B. Clary, has lately add
ed to his establishment a large station
airy showcase which he has filed with
boots and shoes.
Mr.. Joseph Slaughter has his Win
doWs filed with an attractive variety
of confectionery. He is doing a good
business.
From the latest reports we learn
Mr.. Turner Robbins, residing near this
place, is not any better.
THE HERALD is taken by many of
our people and is well appreciated by
them. BERNE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08

i1eofh notices free. Ad else Jtue cents per line.
April I'd, in this place, of scarlet
fever, NJ. Virgie, daughter Of P. and
Mary G. Young, in her third year.
March 31st, in this city, at the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, VIM. Burns,
Esq, Mrs. Martha V. Champion, aged
"A years. Her remains We're inferred
in st. Marks Cemetery, Frederick
County, Md.
March ed, at her residence in this
county, Miss Elizabeth Hayslett, aged
81 years and IS days.
March "a, in Cumberland, Md, Con-
stance L. youngest daughter of T. F.
and A. E., McCardell, aged 5 years
and months.
March 18th, at Pilot Grove, Mo-,
from injuries received in falling from
a train of ears, Daniel Maddox, form
-erly of this county, father of James E..
Maddox, of near Shepherdstown, aged
II years.
March 18th, in Lynchburg, Louisa
G. Buckley, daughter Of the late John
B. and Lucy e. Packet, Of Jefferson
County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08

The officers of the Cumberland Val
ley Railroad Company having failed
in obtaining new lease of Williams
Grove, the place will be abandoned as
a pleasure resort, and workmen are
now engaged in removing the compa-
ny's buildings therefrom. In this con-
nection it may be well to state that
the " Changers picnic" will be held as
usual, about the third or fourth week
in August, at point yet to be select
ed. The manager, Mr.. r. HI. Thomas,
with several members of the COM
mittee, will take tour over the Cum
berland Valley and Western Mary
land Railroads in few days, and will
choose one Of the several fine loca-
tons already rendered for the pur-
pose, and which have been offered free
Of charge for term of years. Journdl.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08

CRYSTAL WEDDING.-Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Goldsmith, of this place, cele-
brated their Crystal Wedding on
Thursday evening last, and the occa-
sion wrs most joyous one. The in
vited guests in attendance comprised
friends from Martinsburg, Washing
ton, Harper's Ferry and our own COM
munity. Mr.. Goldsmith's spacious
parlors were handsomely decorated,
the beautifully wrought wedding bell,
1.-THE handiwork of Miss. Ella Moler,
pendant from the centre of the ceiling,
being most conspicuous. About nine
O'Clock the company sat down to a
table heavily ladened with the
choicest edibles, and afterward the
hours were passed with music and So
cial enjoyment until after midnight,
and even then all seemed 10th to de-
part, so pleasantly had the time fitted
away. For excellent music during
the evening the company was indebt-
ed to Mrs. John r. Elvans, of Wash
ington, d. c., and Messrs. Thomas B.
Timberlake, Louie Brown, and Chas.
A. johnson. The first groomsman,
the genial and clever C. p. Matthaei,
of Martinsburg, did the honors in cut
ting the elegant and finely ornament
ed brides cake-the creditable handi-
work of Mr.. Gustav Brown Spirit
Of Jefferson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08

We were delighted to have a grasp
of the generous hand of our warm
friend Mr.. John Farrin, of Martins
burg, on Wednesday morning last, in
our sanctum. Mr.. T. is successfully
carrying ON his extensive establish
ment for the manufacture of boilers,
for foundry and machine shops, in that
city, and there is no man on top
of ground who understands his busi-
ness better. He is skillful machinist
in every department, and a very in
telligent gentleman. He manufac-
lures, steam-boilers smoke-stacks,
lime-kilns, and sheet iron work, and
repairs all kind of machinery, and his
business we are glad to know is be-
coming very extensive. Long may he
wave !-,Shepherdsto,ca Register.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08
Special Locals.

New PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.-P. C.
Hunter viii move to No. 90 Queen St.,
April 1st, next door south of the Everett
House, where he will have the finest
photograph gallery in West Va. Every
facility of the latest and most modern
improvements. PRICES TO SUIT THE
TIMEs. All ON the first foor-no long
fight of steps to climb. Many thanks for
past patronage and earnestly solicit con-
tinuance of the same. / also will have a
large assortment Of picture frames. Re-
spectfully, P. G. HUNTER,
&c Queen ST., Martinsburg.