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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

The internal revenue collectors and their
subord mates having no fixed terms of Office,
were the first 81 to go" under this Civil Service
reform Administration. The bad effect of the
sweeping changes made in this branch of the
public service is already becoming evident.
Not having experienced officers TO cope with,
the moonsbiners are doing an increased bust
ness, and the Government is being defrauded
by tricks and devices which experienced Off
GERS would Immediately detect. This is re-
suit that might have been expected from the
old spoils system of making appointments
which has been followed in this bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

The defects which have been found in the
new building law were no doubt unintentional,
and the result of the loose methods Of legisla-
ton at Albany. Senator Daily, who introduced
the bill. gave special attention to the matter
for several years, and previously had intro
duced other such measures, all of which failed
to b come laws. The members of the Legis-
lature no doubt trusted largely to his knowl-
edge of the subject, but that will not excuse
the committees to which the matter was given
for investigation and report. The defects are
however, not 80 serious but that the law is still
better than the old one. Tho case Is another
illustration of the decided need of reform in
legislative methods at Albany, so that bills can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

There ought to be no serious difficulty in the
way of raising $1,OO0,O00 for a national
memorial to General Grant. That is the sum
winch the General Committee having the mat
ter in charge has set out to raise; and it is a
work which every citizen of New York and of
the whole country should take pride in assist
Ing. The committee has its arrangementSfor
effectively promoting the work nearly COM
pleted and better results than have set been
accomplished may DC expected in the future.
Mayor Grace made some excellent suggestions
on :he subject yesterday, and set a good ex-
ample in giving personal subscription, which
other members Of the committee may follow
with advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

The World makes an odd accusation against The
TRIBUNE. Ii alleges that we are trying to kick
up "A tight of some kind " in Virginia. Ii must DO
frankly acknowledged that The tribune occasion
ally enjoys ouiet little tight but the present sit
nation inlvirgna needs nooutside help. 1t is pretty
enough as 10 stands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

Thurman positively declined to be defeated for
Governor this fall That's where the proud pro
prietor of the crimson bandanna was wiser thar
lloady
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

Tho Indiana farmer who captured three tramp
burglars ing.e-hauded, and thcn gave them their
choice between the penltentlary aud hundred
lashes apiece. we'll laid on by himself will prob
ably be respected hereafter by thieves. though tho
legality of his proceedings is more than doubtful.
The tramps thought that IN choosing the present
whipping they woro doing tho best for themselves,
but they had not allowed slliciently for the farm
er's strength Of arm aud before the punishment
was over they would probably have preferred i'm
prisonmont.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

Ii seems that Commissioner Black has begun
new crusade against Miss Ada Sweet the Chicago
Pension Agent Baked in his effort to remove her
without cause. he has set industriousy to work to
obtain one. His labors have resulted Ia the dis
coyery OF gross Irregularities" We counsel Gem
era Black 10 20 a tribe slow lie should have DIS
covered by this time that Miss Sweet Is lady who
knows both her rights and her duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-21

II is not generally known that Kelley has regis
tered solemn oath in heaven. express charges
paId. that he will yet have a foreign mission, If he
has 10 order "A draft.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Adjourned meeting of the Council
Thursday evening. All present ex-
cept one. Chairman of Water Board
reported in favor of putting conduit
in Meadow Spring to Water Works,
with specifications and probable cost.
and recommended pipe and trenching
to be given to lowest bidder. RECON-
mended laying 200 feet pipe in Shelk-
ey's alley, 4th ward. School Com
missioners of Martinsburg intend
improving Grammar School premises
with fence on Stephen Street, and ap-
piled for grade. Referred St. Com
mittee to act with School Board.
Water Board recommendation taken
up and Board instructed to proceed
and procure IA inch cast pipe accord
ing to specifications, give contract for
trench out to lowest bidder. Last
section of report referred back to
Water Board with power to act. Con-
sent given to granting Of license to
P. f. Dorsey. Sergeant to collect SO
water tax from b. 4 o. Express Office.
Petition of John III. King, to be re-
funded taxes for 1873 and ia. Re-
ferred to Finance Committee to act.
Proposition of Henry Anderson to
deed parcel Of ground on Eulalia st.
to corporation, if corporation would
put up fence next to said lot I; accept
ed, and real estate Committee to have
fence erected at once. Clerk To draw
order Of "a in favor of DIR. J. HI. Hum
ter for head tax paid for 1878, '79 $50
and 'S1, while member of Fire De-
partment. Time of lease of corpor.
alton lot at Water Works extended
to Nov. LIST. instead of Oct. LIST. Clerk
to draw order In favor of Thee. Buser
OF 81 81, error in calculation on asses
sor's book. Nuisance Committee re.
ported progress in way of cleaning up,
In third ward. All sewers, water
courses, and all pig pens, outhouses,
de-. on such places, ordered removed.
Adjourned to meet Thursday night,
April 23d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

GoDEY's LADY's Book for May is
a number of which the publisher may
be proud. 1t opens with a very at
tractive steel plate frontlspiece, repre-
senting beautiful child who holds q
spray of vine leaves. The face is a
charming study of juvenile beauty
and brightness. The picture, which
has been aptly named Without a
Cloud" serves as an illustration to
the story entitled lola" Christian
Reid's two-part serial, "An Instru-
ment of Separation" opens in this
number, and the winning little story
of" Beauty's Child" is happily ended.
Under the Gray Skies" is also con-
Guided this month. Among the short
stories are Fanchon," "Slight Mis-
understanding" and "Her Two
Loves" which go to make up an in
teresting budget of light literature.
All of the departments of GoDEY's
LADY's Rock are well conducted and
comprehensive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

RAILROAD From the
Keyser Echo.-About l o'clock on Sat-
urday morning last, engine 814, Peter
l.. Shaffer, engineer, was coming up
from Cumberland, without train.
When coming around the curve of
Green Mountain, about mile and a
half east of twenty-first bridge, it ran
into the rear end of a train of empty
coal hoppers. The caboose of the
freight train was smashed into kim
ding wood and six of the hoppers
thrown off the track and destroyed.
The conductor of the freight train Mr..
-, and one Of the brakemen were
in the caboose. The conductor was
somewhat injured though not serious
ly, and the brakeman escaped without
injury. Mr.. Shaffer claims that the
rear end of the freight train was de-
tached and was running back, SO that
it met him, or the accident would not
have occurred.
On Tuesday night, as train No. 6
was running at the rate of thirty-five
miles an hour, just this side of Iron-
ton, the hinder. axle broke on the left
side, the wheel and a portion Of the
axle flying of to tangent. The en-
CINE, No. 208, was with the exception
Of the Hpony trucks, thrown from
the rail, and ran about a quarter of a
mile before it could be stopped, giving
the engineer, E. B. Creel, and the
fireman, Geo. Warner, a pretty thor
ough shaking up. Fortunately, how
ever, the tender. and the remainder
| of the train kept to the rails and no
one washurt. The train was detained
about three hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

The Continental Hotel makes q
good showing under the management
of VIM. Rutledge. He has been en-
inently successful as a hotel keeper,
having made success of every house
he has taken hold of in this town. An
investigation of his books shows the
following result: In the year 1882 the
receipts for the month of August were
1851, 20, and for the year, aggregated
$50, 1920; for 1883, the month of
August, the receipts were $1,970, and
for the year S21 $3.50, and in 1884, the
month Of August showed up $245l,
and the years work footed up $23, 575.
This is good showing and proves
that the public appreciate the treat
ment and accommodations they get
at the Continental. Martinsburg has
reason to be proud ofsuch hotel accom-
modations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18
BROAD LANE.

We are informed by Mr.. Lewis
Phillipy, a close observer of the phen-
omena of Nature, that winter has been
in session six months, beginning
from October 18th, 1884, when the
first ice was found, to April 14th,
| 1885.
We learn that two young men and
dog attacked one of our citizens the
other day and all three, viz; the two
young men and the dog were COM
PEELED to beat hasty retreat, pit-a-
pat.
Prof. j. F. Breish, a veteran, de-
livered quite an able lecture at the
chapel on last Sunday evening. His
subject was, "Sunday-school work."
Monday night Free Manhood"
Tuesday evening" Three years around
the camp fires.' He is an easy and
agreeable talker, successful lecturer
and always leaves grand and good
impressions.
Business on the canal is looming up
a little.
presume that you are aware that
Mr.. ID. HI. Dodd is an aspirant for the
superintendency of Free Schools in
Berkeley County. We do not think
that old Berkeley can bring out a
more efficient or more worthy charac-
ter for said position.
In making selection of either day
school teacher or Co. Supt. of schools,
it should be our aim to select those
who will be likely to do the .nostgood
in the way of teaching and developing
morality, temperance, beneyolence,
charity and religion; and we should
remember, too, that unless person
possesses these qualifications, he can
not teach them successfully. 1T is
always better to form than to REFORM"
says Prof. J. F. Breish. Impressions
that are made on the minds of chill
dren are impressions that are indeli-
bly, engraved, SO that they cannot be
erased by the brush of time. "Train
up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart
from ito; vice versa if you train up
a child in the way he should not 90, it
will not depart from it. Let us not,
beseech you, endeayor to elevate the
standard of morality. among our
children, by employing vinebibbers,
tipplers, swearers and unprincipled
men to teach our children. If we do
our work will be sad failure. Mas
ter J. s. L., of Made Stone School,
said to his teacher just the other day !:
81 like so much the way you conduct
your school; / think that it is so nice
to open school with prayer, read a
chapter, at noon and sing piece at
night. / don't think that q teacher
ought to teach who does not do this.
Some people get up and work all day
and never think of giving thanks to
God for all his good gifts. don't
think this is right" Readers, what
do you think of the impressions that
have been made on his mind? Dc
you not consider them ornaments 81
more value than those that deck the
heads of kings? VEGA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION OF
BRUTE CULTURE.

The acme of perfection has been
attained in the successful teaching Of
the animals in the Great Forepaugh
Show to perform the most difficult,
inconsistent and curious things. The
chief teacher in this department is
Adam Forepaugh, Jr., who has de-
veloped a genius such as no other
man has ever possessed. And then
the opportunities of Mr.. Forepaugh
have been of such nature as no other
man alive could have had. His ia
nous father believes in strong dis
play at all times, in this particular
branch of stupendous exhibition, and
instead of single animal, as many
others exhibit them, he presents them
in herds, dr0ves and groups, thus
giving more correct idea of the
manner in which they live when in
their native condition, free and unre-
strained. When a lad scarcely four
teen, of his own volition, Adam
FOrepaugh, Jr., took exclusive charge
of the herd of elephants, and with his
own voice directed their training and
exhibited them before the public.
He has taught them incredible things.
They do strange acts that would puz-
zle an agile gymnast, large and I'M
wieldy as they are. It goes without
saying that the world has never be-
held such a marvellous performance
as these animals give. Any we'll
formed individual in the profession
would denOminate anyone an idiot
who did not pronounce them unequal
ed and the most astonishing animal
performers ever be held. There seems
no word issued from the lips of their
teacher which they do not understand
and obey with an alacrity that is sur
prising. The three clown elephants
are.the marvel of everybody. NOshow
ever presented a feature of one-fourth
as great interest. They do all sorts of
odd and ridiculous things. Their ma
neuvers would confound the most
comical clown and set a tent-full of
comedians in roars of laughter. Dres-
sed in appropriate motley, the head
surrounded with comic hat, their
very eyes seems to sparkle with mis-
chief and merriment. They do every
thing but actually talk, and their
actions convey more meaning and
clearer understanding than could tho
most witty and humorous words in
the language. Besides these there
are the twenty superb stations culled
from the cavalry horses of the Russi-
an army, the best blood of the Arabi-
an stock, the famous English breeds
and our own bluegrass stables. These
educated equines are matchless, and
such types ofsplendid beauty as will
delight the eye of the lover of horse
flesh. The trained zebras, Glands,
moose, white buffalo. elks, cattle,
swine, donkeys, lions, tigers, bears,
hyenas, jaguars, panthers, etc., make
such stupendous exhibition of ami
mal-actors as it will be impossible for
all the other shows together in Amer
lea to present, because they have
neither the teachers nor the pupils to
be taught. The Forepaugh Show
alone possesses the ability to make a
feature of its beast-performers. See
these trained animals with the Men,
agerie complete, when the Ring, Ele-
waited Stage and Hippodrome per-
formances are to regale our people on
Friday, April "a, upon which occa-
sion grand time is certain to occur.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Are you disturbed ut night and broken OF
your rest by q sick child suffering and crying
with pain of cutting teeth Ifso, sc nd at once
andget bottle Of MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is
incalculable. twill relieve the poor little suf'
ferer Immediately. Depend upon IL, mothers,
there Is no mistake about 1t. 1t cures dysen-
terry and dirarrhoea. regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind collie, softens the gums, re-
duces Inflammation and gives tone and energy
ING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING is 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 Is for sale by
all druggists throughout the world. Price rs
cents bottle. l7-my-5
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

The Prince and Princess of Wales
visited Cork Wednesday and were
received enthusiastically by the
Loyalists, derisively by the Nation
alists. A vegetable thrown at the
party came near hitting the Prin-
cess but, fortunately for her, a foot
man was in the way, and he received
the blow.
General Grant was much better
wednesday. He slept well and said
be believed he was going to get well.
Ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen's con-
dition is slightly improved.
The Indians are committing great
havoc IN the country north Of Battle.
ford, Manitoba.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18
SATURDAY, APRIL Is, 1885.

BALLoU's MAGAZINE for MAY has
second very acceptable illustrated
article ON India, very apropos at this
time, as war between Russia and
England is imminent, on account of
the continual pushing of the former
nation. 1t will be read with interest.
Then comes the thrilling yarn of
" Levy and 1 /; or, Sailor Boys Wan
derings,n by VIM. ii. Themes, author
of "The Belle of Australia" and +" On
Land and Sea-" two very popular
books. In this part of the story the
two young adventures have a sharp
brush with wandering band Of
Apache Indians who have raided the
south part of California. Address,
Themes & Talbot, % Hawley ST.,
Boston, Mass.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18
rHrLAnELPHIA nARxrrs

Reported by EVANS Bros, produce co,on,l,.
sion merchants. No Is North Water street
and All kinds OF country produce. Quick sales
good prices and prompt returns. Tney I,ax :
one OF the finest refrigerators and STORAGE
rooms In the city "'''"he
Best butter 20 TO 2;.......-gooa Ia ton 49,.
10 70 11...---lye poultry ~ 10 II per ID
keys X 70 i5;.....-..ealves TO per ib..'...'..
dressed nogs 70 b>z.--..-.sbeep 10 ~ per N,
hogs "a TO 6-..--.--dressed pork light e. ~.
per Ib-----:--heayy ~ 10 s.a...larf ~ 10
timothy hay u 10 sl7....-.-..Fye straw IL ri ~
sb-..-,-tnD washed wool g to 70 Der In
unwashed IL to 2D.........fmo;hy seed 20 ~ Al "a
per bush.-.---..elover 81 to Sc per ID. - ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

We understand that at a meeting of
the session of the Presbyterian Church
of this place held on "wednesday after
noon, Rev. E. L. Wilson rendered his
resignation as pastor of the church.
Mr.. Wilson has had charge of this
church for the past eleven years and
has been very popular and successful
in his work. We should very much
regret to see him leave the neighbor-
hood and hope he may yet conclude
to remain with GerGrdstOtr7l
Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18
FAIR-VIEW.

The seventh month of Fair View
school closed this week with an aver
age daily attendance of 10, and per
cent. of daily attendance of9S. Names
Of pupils neither absent nor tardy.
Hattie Scott, and Lena Hinchberger.
Names ofthose only absent one day,
Ella Garrett, Lizzie Sutton, Florence
Anderson, Henry Anderson, and John
Trostle.
Mr.. Ed. you or marked the fish a
little too high last week, itshould have
read averaged II ibs." instead OF
y.
Farmers have done but very little
ploughing yet. IS
The mud is deep, deep.
Miss A. G. Ambrose, who taught
the Aiken school in G erardstown Dist,
closed her school this week and has
returned home. NYE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

On Sunday at IL a. m. at the Baptist
Church the pastor, Rev. r. HI. Pitt,
will preach on Beating the ARR AT
1870 p. m. on Revolutionary religion. p
AT $3.50 p. m. Young Mems Prayer
meeting. Thursday, 7:3O p. m. Lee
ture on "The act of baptism.n All
are cordially Invited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Ayers Cathartic Pills are suited to
every age. Being sugar-coated they are
easy to take, and though mild and pleas.
ant in action, are thorough and search
ing in effect. Their efficacy in all dis
orders of the stomach and bowels is Ger.
tilted to by eminent physicians, promi.
nent clergymen, and many of our best
citizens.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

WASHINGTON, April l5.-Rumors
were current here today to the effect
that gross frauds ana irregularities
had been discovered III the Treasury
Department, but both Secretary
Manning and Assistant Secretary
Fairchild SAID that the ramors were
entirely without foundation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Last Saturday was rough day for
,nril 18th; sunshine in the morning
and evening and snow all day. Since
g ii has been cold and blustery.
with snow squalls and ice and ground
FrnZen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

MARTINsBURg MARKETs.
CITY PRODUCE MARKETs.

Corrected every Friday by e. Grove.
Potatoes, new so; Butter 25 /; Eggs
l24 !; hams II; sides O.; shoulders 8;
lard 8; turkeys 10; spring chicken 8;
duck rs per piece; apples 81 per
BUSH; dried apples perlb. peaches
g.; cherries &C.. huckleberries 5 and
blackberries A.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

The Grand Lodge, Knights of Hon.
ar. held their annual meeting at
Noundsville this week. w. T.. Jones
delegate from Martinsburg. Messrs.
H,N Deatrick and G. w. Feidt, men,
hers, attended from here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Mfr. James Jack, of Berkeley
Springs, was buried on Sunday, and a
yery affecting scene took place at the
crave. A little grand-child took it SO
hard that she had to be removed from
the place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18
FaEpERlcK, Md. july l9th, 1854

rhEDEihiSh, ND, July lotiii 1904.
MEssRs. w. II. HOOKER e. Co.,
Gentlemen 1T gives us pleasure to
state, that we have sold your 6 Acker's
English Remedies, for nine months, and
they have given the best satisfaction in
every case. Very respectfully,
WILLIAMSON & Co.
For sale by j. l.. w. Baker, Martins
burg, w. Va. jy26
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Mr.. H. n. Tabb, agent for the VAL
lev Mutual Relief Association, of
stanton, paid over to Mrs. Nj. A.
Lamar, on Wednesday, $4,000, the
amount Of policy held by her late
husband in that association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

Lee H. Moser, of Shepherdstown,
is mentioned in connection with the
L. Marshalship; III. S. Melvin, as
Postmaster at Duffields; John M.
Daniel, Shenandoah Junction, Clerk
ship; A. c. Drawbaugh, Jefferson, as
Auditor of the Treasury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

The pastor and members of the M.
r. Church, South, are very earnestly
at work in the cause of that church,
and we may soon be able to give q
sketch of their labors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

AT her residence in this county,
April 18th, Mrs. Susan Bryarly, wife
of Thos. C. Bryarly, Esq, aged GO
years. Her remains were deposited
in Green Hill Cemetery Wednesday.
AT the residence of her grand daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIM. Edwards, in Martins
burg, April 18th, Mrs. Mary Seibert,
widow of George Seibert, who died
in 1S28-in the Seth year of her age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

CARPETS of all kinds from Rag up to
beautiful designs in Velvet, at P. Nick
las, Bro. & Co. 3. Call and see the beau
tiful patterns in Brussels and Velvet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

special term of the County Court
r;ll be held on Saturday, the 25th
" for the purpose of acting on APP
OIications for Liquor License.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

j. L. w. Baker guarantees positive re-
lief for any cough, cold, Group or lung
complaint by using Acker's English
Remedy, or will refund the money.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-04-18

A WELL-ARRANGED STORE Room.
Mr.. Dennis Kilmer's store, corner
of Square and King Street, has been
very conveniently fitted up lately.
The room has been reprinted and
papered, the counters and show cases
attractively arranged, and a complete
stock of the best goods in his line put
in. The new room over Walkers
law office he has filled with queens
ware, willow ware and articles of that
kind. Mr.. Kilmer is an honest and
energetic business man, and very at
tentiye to his custom.