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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
REpoRr OF FIFTH WARp SCHOOL Fo1

REPORT OF FIFTH WARD SCHOOL For
OCTOBER, 1884 First room Division A
taught by the Principal, Alice V. Wilson
number enrolled. AZ; per cent. of at
tendance, 90. Pupils neither absent nor
tardy Annie Custer. Josie Powell, An
ME Harper. Alice Bowers, Flora Sprinkle.
7. L. Russler. Clarence Smith, Willie
Scott. Daniel Pitzer.
Head -marks-Clarence Smith II, Geo.
Watson IS, I. M. Russler IA, T. L. Rue
sler II, May Capenhaver %, Josie Pow
ell ID, Annie Harper 9. Maud Hedges II
Alice Bowers 9, Flora Sprinkle 12, Ber-
tina Shaffer IL, Annie Custer 10,
Division B-taught by Mrs. Mann. No.
enrolled, 40; Per cent. of attendance 90
Pupils neither absent nor tardy: Belle
Riding. Florence Fost, Lottie Caldw ell,
Lottie Zepp, Mamie Duvall, Hattie
Buckelman, West Deane, Willie Naggs
Henry Eberle, Eugene Small
Division C-taught by Miss Rodrick
No. enrolled, SO; Per cent. of attendance
Sc. Pupils neither absent nor tardy Nav
Custer. Lille Mcdowell, Bessie DuvaIi,
Fenton McBee, Joseph Naggs.
Division D.-taught by Miss Cutting.
No. enrolled 81. Per ceet of attendance
81. Pupils neither absent nor tardy
Ella Rust, Oda Ruseler, Bertha Bucket.
man, George Rust, Ida Thompson
Baker Weddell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with pain of cutting teeth? 1fso, sc nd NJ cnce
andget a bottla OF MRS. WIssLow' s SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHIsG. Its value II
incalculable. twill relieve the poor little suf'
ferer Immediately. Depend upon II, mothers,
there Is no mistake about Il. IL cures dysen-
terry and dirarYhoea. regulates the stomach and
bowels. cures wind collie. softens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. Mrs. WINsLow'sSooTH-
ING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHINe IL pleas
ant to the taste, and is the prescription Of one
of the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and 10 for sale by
all druggists throughout the world. Price -
cents bottle. E-my-5
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

A dweiling-honse near Hunting.
don, Pa, occupied by James Holt
and George Rogers and their fami.
lies, caaght fire Monday morning
while the occupants we're asleep. An
were seriously injured in making
their escape, the men being forced
to throw their wives and children
from the second-story window to
save them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The Berkeley bar and court officials
held meeting in the Court House
Monday morning, and after appoint
ing committees and arranging to at
tend the funeral of Mr.. Faulkner,
adjournd to the 10th. The Court
House was appropriately draped with
mourning,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
THE KICKERS

Are not all Independent Politics. The
hardest kickers we have are the child
rem they kick hole in the pockets Of
their fathers quick unless you shoe them
with genuine leather, calf and morocco
shoes, and the only place to get them not
only for children, but for men and wo-
men, and water proof boots, is at JOHN
LYON & co. 8 Reliable Boot and Shoe
Store N: Queen st. next to Valley House.
Martinsburg, w. Va. At
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

At Berkeley Springs. w. Va,
Saturday night last, De Ford's tan.
merry was partially burned. Loss
about $4,000; partly insured. The
origin was accidental.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
LOCAL NEWS.

Miss Rockafellow of Danville, Pa,
e visiting Mrs. I. l.. Bender, of
this place
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
FREDERICK. Mo-, July 10Th, 1884.

Gentlemen 1t gives us pleasure t.
state, that we have sold your :. Acker't
English Remedies, = for nine months, and
they have given the best satisfaction il
every case. Very respectfully,
WILLIAMSON & Co.
For sale by ]. L. w. Baker, Martins
burg, w. Va. jy26
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

LOOK l-26 acres of land with three
dwelling houses 4 OF mile from Mar
tinsburg along B. & o. r.. R.. with plenty
of running water, and just the place for
a gardner price only 81. $50, at WALKER
& GoULDENs Real Estate Agency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Col. Thomas, president Of the tri-
State grange association and editor of
the Farmers Friend, stopped over
on his way to Pittsburgh. He is an
enthusiastic Blaine man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Readers of THE HERALD, in point
of neIrs and amount of reading mat
ter compare this paper with any
you get, and if it compares favor
ably, speak to your friends and tell
them if they desire good local ne,cs-
paper for the family circle to try THE
HERALD q year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The Blaine and Logan glee club
headed by w. A. Robinson, captain
and leader, dressed in their fiashy
uniforms, presented fine appearance
at the Republican meeting, Monday,
and rendered good vocal music. The
clubnumbers % young men and boys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
THE MARKETS.
MARTINsBuRa MARKETS.
City Produce Markets.

Corrected every Friday By 2. Grove.
Potatoes, new so; Butter 25; Eggs
20; hams II /; sides "A; shoulders 10;
lard 8; turkeys g.; spring chicken 8;
duck 20 per piece; apples 10 per
bush.; dried apples per ID. peaches
A; cherries &c. huckleberries 8; and
black harrias
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The PASTORS residence attached to
G. Ioseph's Catholic Church is being
rnstherboarded and painted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Rev. Kericofe and Braine have
been holding series Of meetings at
New Church in Opequon district with
q large attendance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mr.. Jos. s. Matthews, of st. Mary's
County, Nd, opened store at Hob
miller's mill, this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The election in Martinsburg and
the county was very close one, and
both sides did their best. 1t was a
hot political fight, but everything
passed off without much disturbance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Miss Ella Eversole. of Morgan Co.,
w. Va, who has been visiting friends
In this place for some time, has re-
turned home delighted with her visit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The County and Circuit Courts will
be ip session again MISUNDERSTANDING
adjourned on account of Mr.. Faulk-
ner's funeral and the election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mr. w. A. Turner was rusticating
last week-visiting relatives and
sr;ends in Jefferson County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.-1st NJ. E.
Church, Sunday, Nov. 9th. Preach
ing IL q. m. and 7 p. m. Evening
sermon to You've MEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Miss Emma Buser has returned
home from McKeesport, Pa, well
nIeased with her trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

PUBLIC SALE.-Stock and farming
implements, household goods and
fancy poultry, on the farm of A. T
Russler near Martinsburg, Nov. 10Th.
See advertisement,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mr.. J. A. ID. Turner, who is en-
rloyed in the Government Printing
hffice, Washington, came home to
vote
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Get our prices for all kind of print
ing. They are the lowest. All work
neat and satisfactory or no pay. Sale
hills especially neat and cheap.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Slight snow here Thursday morn
ing. There were heavy storms up
salt River. Many of the ships are in
distress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Miss Mollie Homrich and Miss
Grace Swartz, of this place, were the
Guests of Miss Ella Noll, of this coun-
~, few days last week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The Belva Lockwood parade, COM
posed of drum corps, thirty torch
bearers and about $50 young men and
boys, dressed grotesquely in female
attire, "took the town big" as the
saying is, parading in procession
through our principal streets with all
the humdrum and paraphernalia of
amilitary extravaganza. They paid
a high compliment to Belva Lock
wood and the politically aspiring por-
ton of her sex. 1t is useless to say
they had the crowd following them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mr.. James Alburtis. employed in
the Government Printing Office,
Washington, came to vote on Tues
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mr.. Guy Stair, of Hanover, Pa,
was here this week looking up 10
cation to start up in the jewelry bust
ness
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Prof. A. Tegethoff and Mr.. A. c.
Haffner, of Washington, came here tc
vote. Their votes were rejected and
had to be entered under protest
Mr., Haffner never voted anywhere
outside Of Berkeley County, was born
and raised here and we understand
was willing to swear that he claimed
this as his home. In the event of q
close contest on either side, we believe
their is just cause for legal investi-
CATION into the right of these men to
vote.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

"SLEEPING LOvE."-A fine steel
engraving of Perault's charming pic
ture, "Sleeping Love-" has been of
fered by the publishers Of Godey's
Lady's BOok to every new subscriber
to the magazine for the year 1885,
The plate is very artistic one, beau
tifully printed on thick paper of a
size suitable for handsome framing.
The subject, little dimple Love,
adorned with nothing but his baby
charms, is lying on soft grassy
couch, fast asleep among the wild
flowers, his round, white limbs APP
preaching the cool umbrage of pond
of water-lilies. One little chubby
hand rests lightly on his unstrung
bow, which is lying under him, while
the other hand is softly pressed upon
his cheek, the plump fingers thread
ing the Wavy masses of his floating
hair. Under the right arm and
shoulder one little downy wing is
snugly tucked away, while the other
peeps up from the back with pretty
suggestiveness. Overhead are droop-
ing, shadowy boughs covered with
rich foliage, and the background
reveals deep perspective of cool
forest shade. The picture is one OF
striking simplicity, yet admirable
composition and the figure of the
"Sleeping Love" himself, with
dropping eyelids and softly parted
lips that offset the rounded beauty OF
babyhood. is one of the prettiest
you could well conceive of. j. HI.
Haulenbeek & Co., proprietors of
Godey's Lddy's Book, have produced
this charming picture most success
fully. 1t is much admired by some
of the most fastidious connoisseurs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Nothing has been made public yet
Charles James Faulkner. We under
stand he gives his valuable library
and $1,000 to the town of Martinsburg,
provided within three years the ne
cessary means are provided by the
citizens for the erection of suitable
building for a public library.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
Special hntices.
FEARFUL CRASH.

Warmers Kidney and Liver Cure 81.
Hop Bitters 75c. A large reduction on
all kinds of patent medicines.
At PALMERS DRUG STORE,
SO Queen st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

J. L. w. Baker states that indigestion
prepares every one for disease, but guar
antees Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets to cure
all forms of indigestion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

BIG PoTAToEs.-Mr p. A. Berry,
son Of Jos. E. Berry, merchant tailor,
sent from Dakota to his father six
mammoth potatoes grown in his gar
den there which weighed 6 TBS. and
ounces. One measured liz inches
long. Can any of our farmers or gar
deners produce as large?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

j. L. w. Baker will refund the price
paid if Acker's Blood Elixir does not re-
lieve any skin or blood disorder. Anew,
but thoroughly tested discovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The last Republican meeting of the
campaign was held in the Court House
Monday evening. Notwithstanding
the Democratic meeting held IN Eel
Ier's Hall, and the Belva Lockwood
turnout, large audience had assem-
pied in the Court House to hear Hon.
II. Clay Naille of BALTIC. After the
Mechanics Band and glee club had
furnished excellent music, j. S.
Haldeman, Esq, introduced the
speaker who held the eager attention
Oh his audience for more than two
hours. He spoke principally on the
taflff, the financial condition of our
government, the prosperity of our
country under the present admins
tfatlon. Mr.. Naille is one of the ablest
speakers we have had the pleasure of
listening to during the whole cam.
palgn.. X. 2. H. Staub, Esq, followed
III a few remarks telling the people
why ne became Republican. There
a were about fifty ladies present In the
'NHNS'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

THE STATE GRANGE-NEW OFF,
GERS ELECrED.--TheW West Virginia
State Grange, Patrons Of Husbandry,
held its annual session for 1884 at
Parkerburg, last week, with twenty
one counties represented and upwards
of thirty delegates in attendance.
The Grange was presided over by
James Z. Hall, Master. The Secre-
tary's report showed that two new
Oranges were organized and five old
ones recognized during the year,
while the membership has largely
increased. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Master.
James E. Hall, of Barbour County :
Overseer, S. A. Houston, of Green
brier; Lecturer, T. q. Atkeson. OF
Putnam; Steward, s. M. Ward, of
Calhoun; Assistant Steward, g. =.
Skinner, of Mason; Chaplain, M. P.
Amiss, of Wood; Secretary, William
Haines, of Monroe; Treasurer, ]. d.
Rardin, of Jackson; Gate keeper,
Thos. Donovan, of Brooke Ceres, Mrs.
Robbins, of Wood Flora, Mrs. J. d.
Rardin, Of Jackson Pomona, Mrs.
e. M. Hall, of Barbour; Assistant
Steward, Mrs. S. L. Slaven, of Mon
roe. Executive Committee +. w. A.
Cushwa, of Berkeley, VIM, Smither-
man, of Wood County and L. v. Sla-
ven of Monroe County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

SHoOTING.-Capt. Jos. Hamill in
two days. hunting shot 32 cartridges
and one rabbit.
Mr.. w. T. Stewart, and Geo. Maslin
of Balto., shot 20 birds and one rabbit
in one days shooting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mr.. J. d. Burkhardt, living on the
TuscarOra, purchased few days ago
OfG. Campbell Janney Prick trac-
ton engine thresher and saw mill at a
cost of 8, 700. Mr.. Burkhardt is able,
with the aid of three men, to saw
from to 10000 feet of lumber per
day and intends to use his engine for
all traction purposes; we may expect
to see him come to town some day with
wagon load ofgrain coupled on be-
hind his engine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Miss Carrie Barnett, who has been
visiting in Winchester, has returned
home, much pleased with her visit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
office at Martinsburg, w. Va, Nov.
18TH, 1884, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office Nov. Sth, if not
called for; when calling say advertis-
ed.
Mrs. Oliver Castor (2l, Mrs. Annie
Fizer, 7. Fitzerald, DR.. A. Harshber-
ger, Mrs. Fannie Hensell, Miss Garter
SHIPPER, Mrs. Annie Kerfott, A. j.
Leblanc, Harry Mccoy, Nelson Hugh,
Hancon Slime, James w. Sweeney,
John c. Stewart, Lizzie Tomson, Mrs.
,. +. Thomas, Miss Lizzie Ulrich, c,
u. Walker.-Held for Postage-Fore-
man of the "Netcs" Clarksburg, w.
Va. GEO. f. EVANS, p. NJ.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Miss Laura Hughes, who has been
visiting Miss Jennie Russler, return
ed home to CharlestOwn this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Tuesday was dreary, rainy day,
lively enough at the polls.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08
SCHOOL COMMISSION ERS.

The election Tuesday for two school
Commissioners, one from first and
one from second ward, Independent
School District of Martinsburg, to
serve for two years from Jan. list,
1885, resulted in the reelection of the
old members, D. w. Rodrick and
J. n. Thatcher. The vote was J. n.
Thatcher 719, d. w. Rodrick GIL, DIR.
Baker 500, VIM. M. Hollis 551.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

j. L. w. Baker distinctly states that
Acker's English Remedy has and does
cure contracted consumption. Ask for
circular. An entirely new medicine.
guaranteed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

To ADVERTISERS the head OF
our editorial page will be found a
sworn statement of the circulation of
THE HERALD. Men who pay for
advertising have a right to know
what they get for their money, and il
they are willing to pay as much for
or 700 circulation as they are for
1900 it is a matter in which they alone
are concerned. There is a great diff
ference between the newspaper circu-
lation claimed and that actually pos
sessed, just as there is between the
bona tide circulation of a paper and
the number of papers it prints. We
try to do business on business sys-
tenn, and while we are glad and anx-
ious to get as many subscribers as we
can, we do not send a single paper to
any man unless we know he wants it
and have reason to believe he intends
to pay for it. So, likewise, we are
glad to continue every subscriber that
we have, but if anyone he wishes the
paper discontinued, arrearages,
we stop his paper without saying
word to him personally or abusing
HIM publicly. and any time he desires
to renew his subscription again, we
are certainly glad and willing to send
it again. We make our living in the
newspaper business alone, try to give
satisfaction in every respect and do
the right thing with everybody.
The following are the Post Office lists
in and around Martinsburg, for the
districts of country from which bust
ness men expect trade and the people
they wish to reach =
Martinsburg Post Office 240, Mar
tinsburg by carrier 260, Shepherds
town Is, Leetown 10, Cherry Run IL.
Jones Springs %, Berkeley Springs
10, Glengary 10, Darkesville "a, Van
clevesville Is, Bunker Hill Sc, Bed
ington 80, Gerardstown 81, Snyder's
Mill Is, North Mountain q, Falling
Waters 33, Charlestown 20, Hedges
vile SO, Kearneysville 10, Shanghai
II, Harper's Ferry 10, Tomahawk 10.
Three-fourths of oui circulation is at
home and one-fourth away from
home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

CATHOLIC KNIGHTs.-The2 I'd bien-
NAL meeting of the West Virginia
State Council, knights of America,
was held in Grafton the 21st inst. The
meeting was called to order by John
j. Gilligan, and in the absence of the
President and Vice President, was pre-
sided over by James F. Partridge OF
Parkersburg. After disposing ofthe
usual routine of business, officers for
the ensuing term were elected, as fol
lows:
President-E. v. Little, of Martins
burg.
Vice President-M. v. Devine, OF
Grafton.
Secretary-J. J. Gilligan, of Graf
ton.
Treasurer. f. Partridge, of Par.
kersburg.
Delegates to Supreme Council
Jno. J. Gilligan and James F. Par
fridge.
1t is the expectation ofthe Council
to extend the Order throughout the
State. Those in this section who are
interested in the work of the organi-
cation should address the Secretary al
Grafton. The Supreme Council meets
in New York, in May next. The
meeting of the State Council will be
held two years hence at Parkersburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Cleelands majority majority
Ri1enour Mar
tnbu TO the PiersoG enbackE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Mrs. Jno. Taylor, Of Freehold, N.
j., is visiting the family Of Mr..
Jno. A. Bowers, Strinesville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

No charges for death notices. but fee cents
line for poetry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Canned Tomatoes and Corn just re-
ceiyed at GEO L. HENSELS

For Brown and Bleached muslin call
and see the best goods for the money at
Fl. N. DEATRICKS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

The largest and cheapest assortment of
Scrap Books and Autograph Albums in
town at BURDETTES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

Watches will be sold 0per cent. cheap
er now than during the holidays. Money
saved by buying now-styles to suit all.
w. L. JONES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-08

A large assortment of all kinds of Cot
ton Flannel at Fl. N. DEATRICK s.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1884-01-12
FROGS FOR MARKET.

In the towns of Maine, notably Bel
fast and Warren, and on Cape Cod, in
Barnstable, Centreville, and Yarmouth,
men are devoting their entire time to
catching these Clutch nightingales" for
the Boston Market. Early in the morn
ing the fisherman, or, perhaps, properly
speaking, reptileman. starts for the green
marshes with his long pole and net.
The frogs have just emerged from their
dark, Shiny beds, and are sitting con-
tentedly perched in some sunny spot,
ready to begin the overture of. their
morning serenade. Suddenly "whish !"
comes the net into their midst, and the
next moment their director, big pound
and half fellow, is, to the great aston
ishment of his frogship, whirled through
the air and landed a captive at the feet
of his arch enemy. Down plump the
other singers, tenor, base, and baritone,
struggling and croaking in startled dis
cord, into their sale retreats, only to
return few minutes later and yield an
other victim to the unrelenting net. A
good frog fisherman will catch fourteen
VI hitceH uoIch udy ous hii lhcAPoTi-
enced amateur will find this apparently
easy sport difficult job when he tries
to rival the professional. Sometimes
shooting is resorted to instead of netting,
and again the little red flannel bait on
the end of hook is used to cntice the
frog from his retreat.
The frogs are then sent, some alive
and some dressed ready for the table, to
the Boston markets. In Faneuil Hall
Market, at the fish stands, heaps of lit
tie shining pearl-white frogs legs are
offered to the public at from forty to
sixty cents u dozen. The season lasts
from June till October, July, however,
being the busiest time. As to the taste
of this luxury, those who have never
partaken of the frog meat cannot realize
its delicious flavor and tenderness. The
taste is no fishy one, but resembles most
that of a young spring chicken. When
served as fried or broiled dish it is es-
pecially delectable, and at one hotel
eight dozen day are called for in this
form during the July season, while even
now the average is from two to three
dozen,