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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
Miscellaneous.
No Wonder.

A MAN WHO SUFFERED MENTAL AMI
PHYSICAL AGONY EIGHT YEARS Pro.
CLAIMS HIS HAPPINESS.
Mental agony is dreadful, but when that
and physical ailment combine, il is simply
terrible. Such was the condition of Geo.
w. Frampton, of Huntingdon, w. Va,
for eight years. He was sufferer of ne.
croses-that is, the leg bone at the ankle
was infiamed and mortified, which caused
running sores. He says: pieces of bone
the size of silver three cent piece came
out OF the sores on my leg. The discharge
from the sores was almost continual, and
was unable to walk. For eight years I
have been doctoring. had been under
the treatment of physician at Newport,
KY, for year; another at Burlington, o.,
attended me for three years. and doctor
here at Huntingdon worked with me for
long time. None of them did me any
good, and they all finally said my case
was hopeless. A few months ago COM
menced trying PERUNA, and now am
well. can walk as good as anybody,
and have perfect use of my limbs"
Mr. All. Lusk, Wooster, Ohio, writes:
DIR. HARTMAN, Columbus, o. have
been great sufferer from that dreaded
disease, chronic catarrh of the stomach.
/ have thoroughly tried your MANALIN,
and 1t has done me more good ten-fold
than all the doctors prescriptions, and
have used legions of them.
Mr.. Edgar Harte, Smeltzer P. o., Elk
county, Pa, writes: 81 have bought sew
ersl bottles of your PERUNA, and find it
to be of great benefit. also gave it to
some of my friends; they experienced
the same result"
Mr.. L. R. Wollen, As and AZ Ross
street, Pittsburgh, Pa writes: ~ am TAX
ing PERUNA with good results, and can
highly recommend it to all. have APP
piled at the different drug stores for one
of your books. They claim they have
none on hand at present. Please do me
the favor to send me one.
w. w. Russell, druggist, Canonsburg,
Pa, writes: l handle your medicine,
PERUNA. / have sold immense quantities
of it, and consider it staple article. I
have great many customers who think
there is no medicine like it for tonic or
for building up the system. I recon-
mend it as safe and reliable remedy"
Calista Fishel, Malvern, Ohio, writes
Il take pleasure in recommending the use
of. PERUNA and MANALIN to any one
afflicted with any form of lung or bron-
chial trouble. have been for some time
afflicted with very troublesome cough,
but few bottles of PERUNA entirely
cured me-"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
PRO PATRIA.

A group Of lawyers were discuss
ing the late war.
al was at SHILOH said one " and,
while standing under a smoky sky
in a storm of leaden hail, beheld the
noble Albert Sidney johnson fight
and fall upon the blood-red altar OF
his country"
And l." said another, was at
the Wilderness when the very air
was red with the fire of battle and
the myriad minies sang their death
song in the cars Of the brave. |.
too, fought, bled and died for my
country
Sand l." said the third, g stood in
the fires front at Gettysburg when
the wild Rebel yell mingled strange.
ly with the shrek OF the deadly
shell that plowed the patriot ranks.
/, too, fought, bled and died for my
country"
And ]. gentlemen" said a lank,
seedy, solemn man with faded
umbrella under his arm--a was at
Jonesboro when shot and shell sped
swiftly by and the wagontrain aud
all seemed lost. Bot /, too, was u
patriot, and, while neither fought
nor died, l bled for my conntry-I
bled the army-muIes. Gentlemen.
/ am horse-doctor. Are there any
jackasses in this crowd f''-Anaata
(Ga.J journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
MAY 1T PLEASE THE COURT.

Somebody stole young Coke's
clothes while he was in swimming
the other day, and the poor barris-
ter alienated public sympathy by
referring to the stolen raiment as
his first lost suit.
"John Smith has gone aud tied a
knot in my horses TAIL" complained
a stock yard man to lawyer this
morning. "Now, what can l do
about it fn he demanded. "You can
go and unite it," laconically replied
the lawyer, "and pay me S5 for le-
gal advice"
James," said lawyer to the new
office boy, ado you think you could
tell collector with bill against me
from a gentleman who wanted to
secure my servicesf' ~ guess /
could find out, sir" SHOW 7" "Why,
I'd tell both Of 'em to call around
next Fallw
A young lawyer talked four hours
to an Indiana jury, who felt like
lynching INN. His opponent, a
grizzled old professional arose, look
ed sweetly at the judge, and said :
6 Your Honor, will follow the ex.
ample OF my young friend who has
just finished, and submit the case
without argument" Then he sat
down, and the silence was large and
oppressive.
Young lawyer tmuch ed)-Mr.
Coke, congratulate me! You know
| told you / had case Well.
sir, I've won it. Yes, sir, actually
won my first cases Coke ian old
lawyer-You're excusable under
the circumstances, but with little
experience you may yet do honor to
your profession. Young lawyer
Excusable under the circumstances
l don't understand your meaning,
Mr.. Coke. Don't understand List
en-: If You had been lawyer OF
experience you would have lost that
case; then You would advise your
client to appeal, and if skilifnlly
managed, it might have lasted for
years, or at least as long as he had
any money. But yon have won, and
that's the end of it. Let it be les
son to you in future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
A Witty Peasant.

A Persian emperor, when hunting,
perceived very old man planting a
walnut tree, and advancing toward
him, asked his age. The peasant
replied:
81 am four years DID,"
An attendant rebuked him for
uttering such an absurdity in the
presence of the Emperor.
"You censure me without cause"
replied the peasant. 81 did not
speak without reflection, for the wise
do not reckon that time which has
been lost in folly and cares Of the
world; therefore consider that to
be my real age which has been
passed in serving the Deity and dis
charging my duty to society,"
The emperor, struck with the
singularity of the remark observed /:
"Thou canst not hope to see the
tree thou art planting come to per-
| fection.'
"True,' answered the sage, g but
since others have planted that we
might eat, it is right that we should
plan. for the benefit OF Others"
Excellent" exclaimed the EN-.
peror, upon which, as he was honor.
ed with the applause of the soyer.
eign, purse bearer presented him
with thousand pieces OF gold.
On receiving them, the shrewd
peasant made a low obeisance and
added:
sob, king, other mems trees come
to perfection in the space of forty
years, but mine have produced fruit
as soon as they we're planted"
Bravo" said the monarch, and a
second purse of gold was presented,
when the old man exclaimed:
"The trees of others bear fruit
only once a year, but mine has yield
ed two crops in one day."
"Delightfnl p replied the emper-
or; and a third purse of gold was
given, after which, putting spurs to
his horse, and the monarch retreat
A
ed, saying: . / dare not stay longer,
father, lest thy wit should exhaust
my treasury
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24

aSpeakin' Of productive soil, said
the man from Dakota, " the half has
not been told. A few weeks ago my
wife said, Why, John, believe
you've took to CROWN again. /
measured myself, an ! hope Gabriel
N miss me at the final roundup If /
hadn't grown six inches in two
weeks. / conldn't account for it for
some time, till at las. / tumbled to
the fact that thar war holes in my
boots, an the soil got thar an done
its work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
POETRY.
AGAINST THE BARS.

Somebody strays to the meadow sweet
And leans against the bars;
The daisies are thick at Somebody 3 feet
And the sky Is thick with stars.
Somebody whistles a-down the lane:
Somebody leans to hear;
Then Somebody answers back again
In lark notes, soft and clear.
Rosy red grows Somebody's face,
And Somebody asks, . Is it you ?'
And Somebody's arm gets out of place,
And Somebody's mouth does, too.
Somebody Is smoothing Somebody 3 hand
Asking Can Somebody wait 20
Somebody loses all self-command,
And absently asks, " Is it late ?''
Somebody steps from bush near by;
In Somebody's hand is strap;
Somebody yclls, as she turns to fly,
9 Oh, Jimmy gosh, its pap!'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
MARTINsBURG, W. VA, SATURDAY JAN. "a 1885.

spoken"
What words / haven't an Ides
what you mean ~ cried the young
man.
Orinthia drew him into the hall
her head dropped on his shoulder.
"Yes," she faltered, 6 Yes. How
could you for a moment doubt it ~
Doubt whata Excuse me, Miss
Brown, but | think yonr wits are
forsaking you,n said Gilbert Lott
striving to extricate himself from
the damsel's grasp.
Gilbert, would you then be false
to me 20 sobbed Orinthia, with the
dawning symptoms of Mysteries.
81! False to you ~ echoed our
hero. Miss Brown, will you be SO
good as to tell me at once, and plain.
", what You are talking about 7"
Orinthia Browns sallow cheeks
redeemed, hereyes sparkled ominous-
~, as she drew from her pocket the
precious missive.
do you mean to say, sir, that you
lid not write this letter ~ she de.
manded.
Gilbert took the letter and scruti-
nized it closely.
Yes, ofcourse, | wrote the letter."
"Then, dearest-u
"Stopw he interrupted, frantical.
~. 1t wasn't to you 7"
"Not to me 2"
"No. Do You suppose 1 want to
marry you ?"
Miss Orinthia uttered shrill
shriek-but the next moment she
was alone. Gilbert Lott had vanish
ed.
For the matter was growing SER
iOus now. II Georgia was to be won,
she must be won at once, before fate
conspired with any other old maid
to deprive him of his coveted love.
Georgia." he said, planting him
self resolutely beside her, II have
something l want to say to you"
"You had great deal better say
it to your beloved Miss Orlnthia,
said Georgia, tossing her tiaxen
curls.
"But she isn't my beloved Miss
Orinthia % cried Gilbert.
II suppose you will be denying
your own handwriting next" said
Georgia, Indignantly. "But it's of
no use; saw the letter myself"
"But Georgia, the letter was writ
ten to you."
"Then, "said Georgia, frightening
up little, show did she get it,"
"That's just what / can't compre-
bend myself" said Gilbert; "but
one thing I'm certain OIL love you
and yon alone, and won't leave you
till you tell me whether my love is
returned"
And he did not; neither was it
necessary for him to stay there very
long.
But 70 this day, nobody, save
Billy, the irrepressible, knows just
how Georgia's letter came into Miss
Orinthia Browns bands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24

At musical soiree lady, after
executing an interminable piano
solo, faints dead away. A gentle
man, with great promptitude, seizes
a glass Of water. and administered a
few drops to the lady, who revives.
Then with compassionate cry
!" Now for the other sufferer p he
pours the remainder Of the water in
the piano.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24

An exchange asks: How many
of our fair ladies are mathematician
enough to add moral courage to
beauty, substract envy from friend
ship, multiply amiable accomplish.
ments BY sweetness OF temper; di-
vide time by sociability and economy
and rednce scandal TO its lowest lie
nomination
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24

Undertaken: " Hello, bub! WHATS
that you've got there ~ Small boy
g A toy pistol, Undertaken: IAN
right wait a minute. Goes IL ami
gets tape measure and measures
the boys heighf.) Tell your father
that viii be around about GorIock
to make the necessary arrangements.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
ROOMS TO RENT

A very Desirable House for Rent. with
eight rooms. good cellar and large attic
Possession given April LIST, or II desired,
accommodations can be made Tor the lew
months between this and the nrst. Inc
house r. located in the most desirable
mess norton. and quite near the Court
1 Mo,sa The rooms are suited for a fami-
" or for LAWYERS or other professional
offices. Will be rented singly or IN suits
as NAV be desired. For further informal
ton. call at this Office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND

By virtue of the will of the late Geo.
Keesecker, decd. recorded in Will Book
No. %, page 1872, Berkeley County Clerk &
Office. will offer for sale at public auc.
ton at the front door of the Court House
at Martinsburg, ON
Saturday, Gath day of January,
1885, about O'Clock p. M, tract con
tanning about
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-01-24
The State Of West Virginia,

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of
Circuit Court of Berkeley County. the 9th
day of January 1885,
WIN. T. HOLLIS.
VS.. IN CndncefV.
JENNIE HOLLIS,
The object of the above suit is to obtain
a Divorce vinculo Matrimonii and the
custody of the infant child. Philip, and
it appearing ON affidavit filed in this suit
that the said defendant, Jennie Hollis. is
nonresident of this State, she is hereby
required to appear at the said Clerk s Of
fee. within one month from the 10th day
of january. 1885. 1.-THE date of the first
publication hereof, land do what is neces
sary to protect her interests in this mat
| ter. B. ii. mari In, CIeiA'
P. A. RoHRBAUGH, Atty for Pltf.
Jan. 10th. 1885.
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ITO ACRES,


of good slate land. lying in Berkeley Co.,
about miles from Oakton. 60 acres of
said land is under cultivation. the resi-
due is well timbered. The whole land is
well watered, and has thereon good
TWO-STORY LOG HOUSE
with rooms and kitchen. The farm
lies close to good school and church
and is very desirable for small farm.
Terms of sale, I'D cash and the residue
in equal payments of 6 and IL months, in
terest from date. the purchaser giving
bond with good security.
The land will be sold at private sale at
any time before the Gath of January if
purchasers desire it, For information
call on P. A. Rohrbaugh, Attorney at
Law, Martinsburg, w. ", or the under
signed, 1. w. WOODS. Executor.
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lone.
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Some are wise, some are other
wise.
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We ike to die. and die 70 live.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-05-30

him | was soon In possession OF the whole
story. eyes; he was the man that was
sitting on the bridge about eleven o'clock
and was [ the gentleman that rode past as
if all the witches in the countryside were
at his heels? Faith, it was proper fright
| had given him"
"But tell me-" I asked, "what on earth
were you doing there at such time of
night?"
"Weel, sir, was very late of gettin'
across the ferry; and it was larger step
than | had thocht doom to the village; and
I had guild walk the day already, and was
tired-like. The bridge was kind O handy
for rest; so just sat doom on the dixie
and had bit smoke o the pipe. Losh,
sir, when ye cam scourin' past, | thocht it
was the dell himself; but then [ just thocht
that it was mysel sitting in the shadow
that had frighted your beastie, and it had
run ava wi you like. And when 1 cam
the length o the village, [ just had to creep
into bit shed; and wi my pack and some
straw | soon made bed.
So here was the whole story The deep
shadow on the bridge had prevented me
from seeing the sitter's legs; the heavy
knapsack had given him humpback; the
fur cap and the glow of the pipe accounted
for the fiery countenance. With mutual
explanations we parted-he to push his
sales in the village beyond; I, to hurry on
to the house in the glen, whose inmates at
first evinced the liveliest interest in the
overnight episode interest, however,
which waned to disappointment as | pro-
ceeded to explain how the ghost was laid.
| may mention that I omitted the "scour-
in past portion of the adventure How
they will chaff me when they read this
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Select noetrg.
A woMAN,s COMPLAINT.

know that deep within your heart of hearts
You hold me shrined apart from common things,
And that my step. my voice can bring to you
A gladness that no other presence brings.
And yet, dear love, through all the weary days
You never speak one word of tenderness,
Nor stroke my hair nor softly clasp my hand
Within your own in loving mute caress.
You think, perhaps, should be all content
To know so well the loving place hold
Within your life, and so you do not dream
How much long to hear the story told
You cannot know when we two sit alone
And tranquil thoughts within your mind are
stirred,
My heart is crying like a tired child
For one fond look, one gentle, loving word.
It may be when your eyes look into mine
You only say. "How dear she is to me!'
Oh could read it in your softened glance,
How radiant this plain world would be
Perhaps, sometimes, you breathe a secret prayer
That choicest blessing unto me be given,
But if you said aloud, "God bless thee. dear|
should not ask greater boon from Heaven.
weary sometimes of the rugged way,
But should you say. Through thee my life is
sweet"
The dreariest desert that our path could cross
Would suddenly grow green beneath my feet.
'Tis not the boundless waters ocean holds
That give refreshment to the thirsty flowers,
But just the drops that, rising to the skies
From thence descend in softly falling showers.
What matter that our granaries are filled
With all the richests golden stores,
If we who own them cannot enter in,
But famished stand before the close-barred doors?
And so tbs sad that those who should be rich
In that true love which crowns our earthly lot
Go praying with white lips from day to day,
For loves sweet tokens and receive them not.
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lightning in the Tropics.
From Nature.

From Nature.
In the plains of India at the commence
ment of the monsoon storms occur IN which
the lightning runs like snakes all over the
sky at the rate of three or four flashes in a
second, and the thunder roars without a
break for frequently one or two hours at a
time. During twelve years residence in
India l heard of only two human beings,
and, l think, three buildings, being struck,
although in parts of Lower Bengal the pop
ulation amounts to more than 600 to the
square mile. always attributed the scare
ity of accidents to the great depth of the
stratum of heated air next the ground keep
ing the clouds at such height thar most
of the flashes pass from cloud to cloud and
very few reach the earth This idea is
supported by the fact that in the Hima-
layas, at 5000 feet or more above the sea
buildings and trees are frequently struck.
[ have seen more than dozen pine trees
which had been injured by lightning on
the top of one mountain between 5000 and
5000 feet high In the British Islands
thunder storms are said to be more danger
GUS in winter than in summer, and such a
fact, if true, can be explained by the very
thin stratum of air then intervening be-
tween the clouds and the earth.
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What is Tin warep

1t does not appear to be generally known
that the article so commonly used for
household utensils, for cans, for roofing,
etc., called ''tin, really contains very lit
tie tin, seldom more than one part in forty
or fifty. Tin-pure tins silvery white
metal, and is the lightest and easiest melt
ed of all the metals in common use, it be-
ing only about fve-eighths as heavy as
lead and requires only about two-thirds
the heat to melt it. Pure tin is called
"block TIM but it is rarely used pure, the
utensils, said to be made of block tin, being
alloys with other metals. Our common
tin ware is really tin plata thin sheet Of
iron, coated with film of tin. Plates of
iron of the proper size and thickness are
secured with sand and acid until perfectly
clean, and then dipped several times in
melted tin; coating of tin of variable
thickness, adheres to the iron. The object
of coating iron with tin in this manner is
to protect the iron from rusting. Tin
when exposed to air does not rust or even
tarnish, while iron readily does so, but the
thin coating of tin completely protects it.