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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
SHOT DEAD I'm HER KITCHEN.

Mrs. Melvina Butler was standing
by the stove in her kitchen in East
Boston on Tuesday morning attend.
ing to some pies she bad Just taken
from the oven. As she leaned over
to lift them up a bullet came crash
ing through the window and buried
itself in her left breast. With a
stified shrek she threw MP her arms,
leaped into the air, and fell upon the
floor. Five seconds later she was
dead. Her husband, Arthur Butler.
who works in Boston, was immedi.
ately notified of the accident. The
ball came from the navy yard, which
is over mile away across the chan
mel. Inquiry there showed that lust
before 8 O'Clock Private John G. Muir.
ray, a sentry, fired a shot IN the d.
rection of the house, over the head
OF q river pirate, whom he was warn
ing away. He acted strictly in ac-
c0rdance with orders, and had no
idea any harm was done till he was
arrested. He feels the situation
keenly, but is blameless. Mrs. But
Ter was a charming woman Of twen-
ty-four, and was lately married.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
o HOME INTERESTS, LOCAL News, &C.
Something in her downeast face

Something in her downeast face
gave him courage. He caught the
flnttering hand, and held it fast.
Ask you nov, Rose9 Oh, you
know how i love you. / have loved
you my whole life long. / shall love
you till my dying day. But Rose"
"Do you want my promise, Tom ~
aWant itf I would die for it,
Kelpie p
She extended her other hand, and
looked up at him, all her woman Is
heart in her shy eyes.
"Then it is yours, Tom"
When you asked me before,
was nameless. | couldn't bear to
think l might bring you shame some
day-but, thank God, all that is past
Il am
''You are what You always have
been to me, Rose, the sweetest, pur-
est creature God ever made; but you
forget child, your mother comes to-
morrow, and you are an heiressn
II forget nothing, Tom; if l were
the queen on her throne, l should
sag the same thing. l am yours, if
you really want me.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

Rhinelander's Family Troubles.

The test to which young Rhine
lander has been subjected IN the lu-
macy inquiry in New York discloscs
features which makes his case one
OF the most remarkable on record.
lthas been already shown that for
marrying Miss Margaretta McGuln-
ess, who was a stcamstress in the
Rhinelander family, RhineIander
became involved in personal conflict
with Mr.. Drake, the family lawyer,
whose efforts have been steady and
persistent to separate man and wife.
In obedience to the wishes of the
Rhinelander family. The lady has
been described on the one side as
plain and attractive, and on the other
side as lady-like of considerable
beauty. The family of Rhinelander is
old, inordinateiy proud and wealthy.
The Young man gave mp the prospect
OF inheriting million dollars to
marry the woman he loved. He
resented the interference and annoy.
ances Of the family lawyer and shot
him. The attempt to prove the
husband insane is for the double
purpose OF making him out irrespon.
sible both for the attempt to kill
Mr.. Drake and for marrying be-
meath his family.v Throughout the
ordeal young RhiDelander stands
firmly by the wife of his choice. sac.
rificing an Inheritance, cut off from
supplies OF money, embarrassed by
family hostility, and hampered bv
plots and schemes to separate him
from his wife and children. When
put upon the stand RhineIander told.
in simple, graphic language. the
story OF his persecution. He spoke
OF the indignation OF his family that
he should have married TO snit him.
self, Of their intense pride of caste
a pride so great, he said, that "iDy
family would rather know that I had
committed crime than marry he.
meath me-. it had been drilled into
me from boyhood." They tested his
memory for dates, and it was found
marvelously acute. They tried to
trip him in various ways, but he in.
variahly baffied them. lie explain.
ed the eccentric stories that had
been told about him in satisfactory
way, and gave as reason why he
refused to accept the plea Of lunaev
put in for him by his family, and
which, If successful, would relieve
him from trial on the charge of as.
sault with intent to kill. that q If his
family ever got him infosan ASYLUM
they would take care he should
never get out. prefer,yss he
said, Ito be tried as otber men
are-by jury of the peopIe-not by
my own family.r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
A MAD BOURBON.

The Barbour JefersoaiaR, edited
by son of Judge Woods, as his or
gan Gust as the Parkersburg Seati-
mel edited by the Governors son,
is the Governors organ) rushes to
the defense Of the Judge against the
charges that in the Virginia Con-
vention of 1861 he introduced res
olution to punish and confiscate the
property of all who remained LOYAL
to the Union. The Jefersoaidn in
its issue of Aug. 9th, 1884, defends
this atrocious action of Judge Woods
In the following remarkable Ian
guage:
at needs no excuse because it
was right in the then existing state
of affairs, and according to his view
of the doctrine of State Rights
Judge Woods stands by that record
and has never apologized for it and
neUer aciH.
"Judge Woods acts in the Vir.
ginia Convention were right, be-
cause Virginia had then seeded
from the Union, had resumed her
powers of sovereignty, war had been
declared between the States, Fort
FSumpter had been fired upon, Presi-
dent Lincoln had issued his procla
nation for $4,000 troops, the Capitol
at Washington had been meuaced,
the Massachusetts regiment had
been attacked by the mob in Balti-
more, the arsenal at Harper's Ferry
had been burned, the Government
buildings at Norfolk had been fred,
the President had proclaimed the
Southern ports blockaded, Federal
troops had been sent into Virginia
by order of General Scott and the
battle OF Phllippi had been fought
All persons in Virginia then, or in
West Virginia, over which she claim
ed dominion in her sovereign capa-
city, were subject to her Jurisdiction
and if not loyal in their allegiance
to her were liable to be coafscated.
disfranchised, or imprisoned, and to
hare their property comtiscated.o
Now, in the name of all that Is de-
cent, if the property of Union men
could be confiscated, and those men
imprisoned and DISTINGUISHED, BY
old Virginia, on the sole ground OF
their loyalty to the Union and II
Judge Woods thinks it was right
and "never willv think otherwise :
and II all this was just and proper
well, what, IN the name Of Heaven,
are the Windy Wilson's and Judge
Woods of to-day bowling themselves
hoarse about registration and test
0aths fort Was it crime for Yves.
Virginia TO enact laws that in Old Vir.
ginia Judge Woods contends were
rightand p.operf Have Union men
no rights that a Democrat is bound
to respect The whole rottenness
Of this registration cry is at once
shown up by the position now taken
by Judge Woods who is a Bourbon
OF BourbOns, and who stands up in
the MONDAY glare Of the good year
1884, twenty-three years after be in
troduced his infamous proscriptiye
resolutions in the Richmond conven-
ton, aud thanks God that he was
right then, that he has no apologies
to make, and that Union men were
criminals in the eyes OF the law!
Vote such an Internal Bourbon
down like freemen! 1t would be a
disgrace to elect such a man in the
face of these statements.
Vote for Flick and Brown Park.
ersburG journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
NOTICE
TO TAXPAYERS
FOR THE YEAR 1854.

The Taxes for 1884 are now due and
IN my hands for Collection, and this no.
tee is given according to law, notifying
all Taxpayers that discount of 2t per
cent will be allowed to all parties pay
ing their Taxes before the first day of
November, 1884.
or one of my deputies will meet the
Taxpayers at the following times and
places, in the several districts, for the
purpose of collecting said Taxes
DISTRICTS.
Hedgesville, Thursday, October Cd.
Tomahawk, Friday 3D.
Falling Waters at the mill, Monday
and Tuesday, Octo. 9th and 7th.
Greensburg, Wednesday, 9Th.
Scrabble, Thursday, 9th.
Martinsburg, Sheriff's Office, 10th and
llth.
Gerardstown, Wednesday, 22d.
Shanghai, Thursday, 23d.
Arden, (Darkesville), Friday oath.
vancleYesville, Monday, 9th.
Mill Creek, Octo. 2Sth and Goth.
G. "A. CHRIsMAN,
Sheriff of B. Co.
All Taxes remaining in my hands I'M
paid for the years 1882 aud 'S3 if not
paid promptly, will be placed in the
hands of the Constables of the various
districts for collection, in accordance
with law. G. A. CHRISMAN.
Aug. 25th, 1884 S. of B. Co.
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e POETRY.
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SORROWS SIGNAL.

BY GEO. JACKSON RUSSELL.
Fast to the front door knob it hung,
A snow-white, silken bow,
And fitful wintry breezes swung
Its streamers to and fro.
The letter-carrier on his round
The fiuttering sign deserted
His heart recalled little mound
He turned away and sighed.
The signal caught woman s eye
Into her face there crept
A look of grief; as she went by,
She bowed her head and wept
The gleeful children, on their way
To school, the ribbon saw;
At once they hushed their noisy play
And gazed around in awe.
"Step softly please, and shout no more. ,
A little maiden said;
Step lightly on going past the door,
The little baby's dead"
The peddler, shouting loud his ware
In tones discordant, shrill,
Observed the fiuttering ribbon there
And suddenly grew still.
A tender look passed DER his face,
A tear shone in his eye;
He checked his horses noisy pace
And silently went by.
A man of books, sedate and wise,
Passed on to take the train;
The silken signal met his eyes,
He stopped in sudden pain.
The meaning of the sign he read,
That in the breeze did play;
God keep my little one.n he said,
And signing, went his way.
A wealthy banker passed the spot,
Its tale the ribbon told,
And for moment he forgot
To think of stocks and gold.
His heart recalled baby face,
By kisses oft caressed,
A tiny form in creamy lace
Laid long ago to rest.
Thus men their brotherhood reveal
The common heart within,
When they that touch of nature feel
That makes the whole world akin"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
CONFEDERATE TESTIMONY.

In this section of West Virginia
there are thousands, not hundreds
merely, of voters, who have hitherto
acted with the democratic party, who
have for years desired to affiliate
with some political organization
more liberal in it's views and more
practical and sincere in it's efforts to
promote their welfare. They are
sick Of dead issues and unmanly
prejudices. The Third congress
ional district is full ofsuch awakened
citizens. To such the Tribune de-
sires to present an extract from the
speech at Winfield of Hon. A. r.
Barbee, a confederate colonel recent
ly nominated for Congress as the
fusion candidate of the Fourth dis
trict. He is gentleman who knows
the wants of our southern people,
and has the courage and Judgment
to advocate whatever will contribute
most to the welfare of every class of
citizess. In congratulating the peO-
pie OF Putnam on the fact that they
were the authors of, or first to put
into practical motion, the fusion OF
forces against bourbon rule in West
Virginia, he referred to his Senate
joint resolution No. 10, in which he
made an effort to get the people to
assume their equitable share of the
expense of educating the youth OF
West Virginia, but to his surprise
and modification he found the de.
mocracy solid against it. That he
had beheld with great qualification a
republican Senate pass law appro.
lpriating S70,00O,00O as national
aid to common schools, which if it
had been concurred 10 by demo
cratic House, would have put ST.
100000 into the pockets of our
West Virginia tax payers; and
again he .beheld democratic
House solid against national aid to
public schools, and when he turned
to the Chicago platform he was for
the third time surprised and NORTH
ed to find that the democracy had
again taken occasion to declare
against national aid to common
schools. There is no mistake in the
democratic position upon this ques-
ton; they are sofid against it, and
they should be hurled from power
for that reason, if for no other.
| Col. Barbee paid compliment to
General w. III. III. Flick, now can.
didate for Supreme Judge, who in
troduced the amendment to grant
general amnesty to all rebels in
West Virginia. He spoke of him
as brave Union soldier who had
confronted the speaker (Col. Barbee)
on twenty hotly contested battle
fields, that he had the humanity to
take his PROSTATE foe by the hand
and bid him rise again, for which he
hOnored him. That while General
Flick and Col. Barbee were thus en-.
gagged in discharging what they con.
scientiously believed to be their duty,
E. Willis Wilson, now democratic
candidate for Governor, had fed
to the north and was engaged in the
manufacture of pistols to shoot rebel
soldiers with.
This is the testimony of a man
who went with the South in her
days of error, and is patriot enough
to bury the dead past, and join a
union of forces whose march is for
ward toward prosperous era and
the upbuilding of true Americanism.
Charleston Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

A lady was reproaching William
Warren, the comedian, at a recent
reception for going into society so
little. You ought to let us lionize
You little,n she said. III never
heard of but one man." replied the
veteran, who was not spoiled by be-
ing lionized.r sand who was lie ~
/" Daniel. - Boston Advertiser.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
Miscellaneous.
PUBLIC SAIE!'

The undersigned. Special Commission
ers by virtue of decree entered in the
Chancery Cause of Ephriam B. Hayslett.
&C., VS.. Robert Lamon, admir-. and
others, pending in the Circuit Court of
Berkeley Co., w. Va, will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, at the front
door of the Coart House, in Martinsburg,
Berkeley Co., w. Va,
On Saturday, October 4th, 1884,
at one O'Clock p. M, the following Real
Estate, to-wit All of that valuable
farm lying about miles southeast of Mill
Creek, Berkeley Co., W. Va, being the
home farm of John and Elizabeth Hays
lett, deco adjoining lands of A. J. Ridg-
way and others, containing 1888 acres
more or less of limestone and slate land
with good dwelling, barn and other out
buildings is well watered and has on it
an excellent mill seat with plenty of good
timber, is located in agood neighborhood
convenient to churches and schools and is
susceptible of division into two farms.
TERMS OF SALE.-One third cash upon
day of sale, the balance in two equal an
nual payments with interest from day of
sale, to be evidenced by the purchasers
note, the title to be reserved until the
purchase money Is pdlu. PERSONS deSlr-
ing further information will call on A. J.
Hayslett, Mill Creek, or E. S. Troxell,
Martinsburg.
E. s. TROXELL, G. w. McKOWN,
VIM. s. HENSHAW, w. Fl. HI. FLICK,
Special Commissioners.
hereby certify that e. S. Troxell and
G. w. McKown Special Commissioners
in the above cause have executed bond
with sufficient security.
S. H. MARTIN. Clerk.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
PRIVATE SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned offers for sale 1741
Acres of Black Slate Land, situate q
miles east of Darkesville, adjoining land
of Col. John E. Boyd, and George Sin
cindiver, Esq. This farm is well water
ed, and improved by good log house,
weatherboarded and plastered, good sta
bling and other outbuildings, fruit, &c.
IS acres of Woodland, consisting OF
White Oak and Hickory. Will be sold
at great bargain. Terms-td cash.
residue in TWO equal annual payments
with interest from date.
j. S. HALDEMAN.
Attorney for the heirs of Abram G.
Vanmetre, decd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

In an action for breach of promise
the other day in England the defen.
dant's counsel asked the fair plain.
tiff: " Did my client enter into pos
tive agreement to marry yon ~
/" Well, not exactly,n she replied,
6 bnt he courted me a good deal and
told my sister he intended to marry
Into our family - Boston Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

A girl four years old, who has
been treated in Washington city for
three years for supposed catarrh
in the head, has been cured by the
extraction of two buttons from her
nOstrils. One was common gaiter
button, and the metal part had a
green color, and was corr0ded.
There was no suspicion as to the
cause of the child's affection until
one of the buttons fell out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

2You did not pay very close at
tention to the sermon, I fear. this
morning 4oh, yes, did, nam
MAJ "Well, what did the minis.
ter say !" aHe said that the picnic
would start at ten o'clock Thursday
morning-and oh ma, can 1 gofn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
OLD FAMILY GROCERY,
STILL AHEAD!-

Having enlarged my storeroom, have
concluded to keep in addition to groceries,
a stock of
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
such as Muslins, Ginghams, Flannels, &c.
FAMILY GROCERIES of all kinds, Sugar,
Coffee, Tea, Flour, Hams, Molasses, Coal
Oil, Tobacco, Cigars, at lowest prices. |
call especial attention to my Wine Bit
tiers a" and Elderberry Tones" both
homemade and used as appetizers in sick
ness. Keep also large stock of
OLD HOMEMADE WINES,
Grape, Blackberry, Currant, Wild Cher
nv. &c. Also Coal and Wood.
Ga Pure Grape Juice for Communion
purposes. With thanks for past patron
age, solicit share in the future.
= lt JOHN SNODEAL,.
Winchester Pike, Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
SELECTIONS.
NAMELESS.

hohC otoou III CiC SuOllHy UNIiSuU,
the swollen waters running swiftly
beneath her bare feet.
Her duSky eyes were fixed intently
upon some object lower down the
stream. as -s.
A little stray lamb was closely
clasped in her arm.
They called her Kelpie; nothing
else, for the slim, little-limbed, lus-
trous-eyed maiden had no claim to
name.
One mid-winter night, when the
snow lay white and heavy on the
surrounding hills, and a bitter blast
whistled through the valley in which
MaplethOrp nestled, the widow Buck
stone, sitting comfortably in her
chimney corner, was startled by a
sharp rap at the door.
Why who can it be on such a
night?" cried the widow, pushing
her speetacles up on her forehead.
"Run to the door quick, Toni"
Tom obeyed.
Who's there ~ he demanded.
Only the hoarse roar of the wintry
blast answered him. M
There's someone lurking about,
said Tom. "I'll see what they're
after" Isl } M s -.
But he stumbled over something
at his feet. 7'#
II was basket covered with a
colored blanket.
"What's this ~ he cried.
The colored blanket was removed,
and underneath, all folded in fan
nels, they found a little mite of a
baby.
Toms mother held up two dep
recating hands. hl h
It's a shame" she cried, "and ]
a lone widow. | won't keep it; /
won't; it shall go to the poor house
in the morning; now there"
Tom was silent.
But when the morrow came, and
the news got abroad, and all Maple
thorp came fiocking in to have a
look at the founding, Tom got be.
hind his mothers chair, and pinched
her arm.
Mother" he whispered, when
she turned round, "don't send the
midget away; | shall be big fellow
soon, and I'll work for you BOTH"
His mother nodded and smiled,
but tears came to her eyes.
When Mr.. Thorndyke, the minis
ter, came with the rest, and offered
to make some provision for the child,
she answered with curt decision:
81 intend to keep it myself"
SO the little waif remained at the
small cottage, in the sunny pine
woods, beyond the village Of Maple
thorp.
When spring came on in beauty,
Mrs. Blackstone carried her little
charge to the village church, and the
baby was christened, the ministers
wife standing as god-mother. @
| Only Rose!
And the sweet name suited her
well. ~
The blossom on her dusky cheeks,
and the dewy carnation Of her young
lips, were as the very heart of that
beautiful, queenly flower.
Rose was her name, but as she
grew into a slim slip of a girl, every.
body called her Kclpie.
| Because she was such wild
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

aOh! don't propose to me here lp
exclaimed young lady, whose lover
was about to pour out his ayowal as
they were riding By corn.fieId.
i" The very corn has ears.u
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

In the Faubourg Saint Honore:
{ Listen, baby, the good God has
brought you little brother.n
3Oh, I'm 50 glad Does mamma
know it F-From lie Figaro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13

=, p. G. HUNTER guaran-
tees fine work at verylow
prices. He is always de-
lighted to see the child
rem because he has q way
of getting around their
little hearts that they
are as much pleased as
he is. Try him, you will
meet with a warm and
cordial reception. Hun
ter has opened a copying
house in connection with
photography, where you
can get beautiful Life
sized Portraits of any &
all styles. Call and see
his large and beautiful
specimens; he will take
great pleasure in show
ing them and it will pay
you to examine his beau
tiful work of art. Always
a fine selection of lovely
frames on hand.
Street, Mdrtiasb,tr0.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
FOR SALE.

House and Lot on Martin Street, one
u u west of Lutheran Church. For fur
'i'ef information, see DIR. S. HINKEL.
Neat Job Work at this office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-09-13
B USIN ESS !.

n man must have his mind
on his business if he wishes
10 succeed. A few days ago,
man asked MIR. Bishop, Of
The firm of Frazer Il Bishop,
whom he was going to vote
for. He replied, 'sFOr the
man who puts wheat to 81 a
h"shei and buys our pIlOs-
phatc." His whole CONVEX
SatIon is on the subject. He knows more
about Fertilizers than any other man we
nave ever seen. His determination is to
produce the best goods for the least mon
ey' and he has succeeded admirably.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-30
Mr.. seward,s Indignation.

W, B. Seward, the superintendent Of the me-
chanical department at the State fair, was re-
fused admittance to the grounds yesterday
morning, bya gate keeper, who had been in
structed by Mr. Lockhart. the superintendent Of
gates. not to admit any but exhibitors. Mr. Sew
ard became quite angry, and demanded the
discharge Of the gate-keeper. Mr. Lockhart re-
fused to make any change, because he believed
the man was trying to faithfully discharge his
duty, according to instructions. Mr. Seward
threatened to resign if the man was not dis
charged, and Mr.. lockhart declared that he would
resign before he made any change The board
interposed and satisfactorily adjusted the mat
ter. The gate-keeper was not discharged