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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28


of bachelor and Jared coarse,
adopting in that respect the rough
customs of the people among whom
he was. He had been accustomed
70 the best society in England.
While be was at the University OF
Oxford be had a fondness for liter
atnre, and bis taste and skill in that
line may be inferred from his having
written some Of the papers in the
Spectator. When
in the humor he was generous-giv-
ing away whole farms to his tenants
and simply demanding for rent some
trife, for instance, present Of a tur.
key for his Christmas dinner. He was
passionately fond ofhun.ing and often
passed weeks together in the pleas
ures Of the chase. When on these
expeditions, he made it rule that
he who got the fox, cut off his tail
and held it up, should share in the
publications. which were to follow, free
ofexpense. Soon as a fox was start
ed the young men of the company
usually dashed after him with great
impetuosity, while Fairfax leisurely
waited behind with a favorite SER
want who was familiar with the wa
tercourses, and of a quick ear, to dis
cover the course of the fox. Follow
ing his directions, his lordship would
start after the game, and in most
cases secure the prize and stick the
tail Of the fox in his hat in triumph
So ran the world away in West
Augusta a hundred years ago. Lord
Fairfax died in the autumn Of 1882,
at the advanced age of92 years, and
was laid away under the communion
table of the old Episcopal Church at
Winchester.
AN OLD DOCUMENT.
The following is the introduction
to pamphlet written in 1905 by a
planter in Virginia, who signed him.
self I. M. The pamphletitself is an
account OF Bacon's Rebellion. The
spelling and pronunciation have been
copied closely. "About the year
1876, appear'd three prodigys in that
countrle, which from th' attending
disasters were look'd upon as omi-
nous presages.
There was large comet every
evening for week or more at South
west; thirty degrees high streaming
like a horse tale westward, until it
reached (almost) the horison, and
setting towards the Northwest.
Another was, Of pigeons in
breadth nigh quarter of the mid
hemisphere, and of their length was
no visible end; whose weights break
down the limbs Of large trees where
on these rested at nights. Of which
the fowlers shot abundance and eat
'em; this sight put the old planters
under the most p0rtentuous appre.
tensions, because the like was seen
las they said) in the year 164S when
thy Indians committed the last mas
sacre, bnt not after, until the pres
ent year 1875.
The third strange appearance was
a swarm of flies about an inch long,
and big as the top, Of a mans little
finger, rising out of spigot holes in
the earth, which eat the new sprout.
ed leaves from the tops Of the trees
without other harm, and in month
left us.n
"What fools these mortaIs be.n-
w. T. W. B. in Intelligencer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
POETRY.
TRIP LIGHTLY OVER TROUBLE.

Trip lightly over trouble,
Trip lightly over wrong;
We only make grief double
By dwelling on it long.
Why clasp Woes hand so tightly j?
Why sigh DER blossoms dead
Why cling to forms unsightly
Why not seek joy insteady
Trip lightly over sorrow
Though all the day be dark,
The sun may shine tomorrow.
And gayly sing the lark {;
Fair hopes have not departed,
Though roses may have fed
Then never be down-hearted.
But look for joy instead.
Trip lightly over sadness,
Stand not to rail at doom
We've pearls to string, of gladness,
On this side of the tomb:
While stars are nightly shining,
And heaven is overhead,
Encourage not repining,
But look for joy instead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
Scrabble, Berkeley Co, W. Va.

Scrabble, Berkeley Co., w. Va.
MESSRs. FRAZER & BISHOP:
Gentlemen-I have used one-half ton your
Fertilizer my at the rate of so lbs. to the
acre-sowed 1t by dropper ON the poorest
ground have on my farm The result was
perfectly satisfactory, and really believe if
had not used 1t would have raised hardly any
thing; as it was, raised twice ms much as my
neighbor on the opposite side of the road 1t
matured early and had good crop. cheer
fully recommend 1t to my friends.
Respectfully, JOHN w. HOIIIDA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
Near shepherds,own, Nov. 20, 1851.

MEssRs. FRAZER d BIsnoP:
Mrs. shepherd and used one ton of your
Corn Fertilizer this season. 1t has given us a
fine result, and feel well compensated by the
use of it. My corn stood the drought, and it
was not troubled with the worms. lean cheer
fully recommend it as n good Investment for
every farmer.
Respectfully. MURPHY TABIlER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28

Vanclevesville, Berkeley Co., Dee. 80 1854
MEssRs. FRAZER q BISHOP:
can cheerfully recommend your Corn Fer
tilizer to every farmer as a safe investment. l
used one ton this year. had a splendid yield,
and was not troubled with the worms. ii stood
the drough as well. if not better. than corn that
was not phosphated.
Respectfully, A. II. MYERS,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
Near Billmyer's Mill. Berkeley Co..

Near Billmyer's Mill, Berkeley Co..
December l, 1881.
MEssRs. FRAZER & BISHOP:
We have used your phosphate upon our
VIII eat for several years with great success
We also used your Corn Phosphate last spring.
The result has been perfectly satisfactory, and
we feel well compensated by our investment.
1t stood the drought well, and we were not
troubled with the worms.
Respectfully, MRS. MARY V. LEMEN,
JACOB NJ. LEMEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
Near shepherdstown, Feb. II, 1885.


Dear Sir-ln reply to your inquiry as to your
Fertilizer for Corn would say that have now
used ii for two seasons with very satisfactory
results. feel confident that it pays on corn
and shall continue to lertilze my corn land in
consequence.
Yours, ID. ID. PEN ID .trON
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
Near Greensburg, Berkeley Co.. W. Y

Near Greensburg, Berkeley Co., w. Va.
MEssRs. FRAZER & BISHOP:
conference.-the used one-half ton of your
corn fertilizer to our corn. We applied one
handful to about four hills. by the side of the
corn. We used it on upland, and during the
drought in August we watched 1t closely, and
found the corn kept vigorous and green, while
the other that was not fertilized, fired. We
take pleasure in recommending it to our
friends, and we expect to use 1t again.
]. T. MoQUILKIN,
]. w. DAILY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28

Nix. TowNER ScHLEY.
1t gives me pleasure TO recommend your
Corn Fertilizer. used halfa ton last spring,
and the result was perfectly satisfactory. l
applied it by the side of much higher-priced
fertilizer, and find yours did equally as well.
Very truly yours, T. II DAVIS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28

IERN Afor working people. send 10 cents
ILL Upostage. and we will mail you free
It'll royal valuable sample box of
tHEEB goods that will put you in the way
you ever thought possible at any business
Capital not required. You can live at home and
work in spare time only, or all the time. All
ofboth sexes, of all ages, grandly successful
y cents to SIS easily earned every even
ing. That all who want work may test the bus
mess, we make this unparalleled offer: To all
who are not well satisfied we Will send 81 to pay
for the trouble of writing us. Full particulars :,
directions, etc., sent free. Immense pay abso-
utely sure for all who start at once Don't de-
layE Address STINSoN & Co.. Portland, Maine
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28

There are indications Of an easiy
split between the President and his
party on the question OF the distri-
button Of patronage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28
Miscellaneous.
WORTHY
OF Confidence.

AfEh > during iasriy 40 years. n mai nj
parts of the world. fis proved its eff
eaey as the tblcs,i alternative known
10 medical scielcc.
SARSAPARiLLA Is, Ssst roet q from tsa
genuine Honduras Sarsaparflla) is its
base, aud its powers are enhanced by
The eNtracts of Yellow Dock and Still
liiisia. the Iodidcs of Potassium and
iron. and other potent ingredients.
&c Your b.ood vitiaiesl by arrangements
~ OF the digestive and assimilatory func-
Hons: is 1t tainted by Scrofula? or
does II contain the poison of Mercury
or Contagious Disease.
TUE icadiny physicians of the United
tHLs states, who know the composition
of AYERS SAmsAPARiLIA, saw that
nothing else SO good for the ptirifica-
ton OF the blood Is within the range of
pharmacy.
nN,y by the use of this remedy Is it
OHLi possible for person who has
corrupted blood to attain sound health
and prevent transmission. of the de-
structve faint 10 posterity.
THOROUGHLY Of cile eSe syT Tenova a,st
include not only the removal of cor.
ruption from the blood, but its enrich
ment and the strengthening of the
yitalorgans.
RELIABLE world, testify II, G that this his
work KS better accomplished by AYERS
sARsAPARILLA than by any other
remedy.
mn, rIla. i, corrupted through dis
DLuOD ease is made pure, and blood
weakened through diminution of the
red corpuscles is made strong, by
kYE,y'S = tRS up xRIIIA
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wicklin. Clark Co., Va.

wicklif1, Clark Co., Va.
Mr.. TowNER ScHLEY:
Dear Sir-In reply to your postal of October
3Oth, have to say that applied the sack OF F.
& BIS fertilizer sent me on my corn, in the hill,
at the rate of 20 ms. per acre, and the result
was entirely satisfactory. The corn grew mp
rapidly. stood the drought of August we'll,
hardly firing at all. and is yielding about ten
barrels per acre.
Truly yours, j. II. PoWEHs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-03-28

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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-01-23

the spirit OF the teacher. II am
not mean enough. Mr.. Winters" no
said. mot 10 acknowledge when I'm
whipped. and don't bear ill-will. But
what puzzles me u how You can give
such hits with that little hand OF yours.
1t took me 50 BY surprise that ] went
right under"
Mr.. Winters laughed and pulled up
his sleeve. His arm, though not large,
was bundle Of iron muscles
Its exercise and practice, Zach. he
said. ''Bnt let me FAY 70 you that cul-
tiyation Of brute force alone Is the mean
est Of ambitions. As ] have already
intimated. / should have preferred con-
quering this school by other and better
means. but it is the last time ] hope. !"
he said. smiling, 'that shall have To
use the knock-down argument
Mr.. Winters victory was thorough.
The Hickory Point school lost it, bad
reputation from that day. The scholars
soon learned thoroughly TO respect and
love their teacher for his kindness Of
heart and for his gentlemanly qualities.
There was good material in the school,
and Mr.. Winters made the most Of i. w
Youths Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-01-23


Dear little hands. love them SOL
And now they are lying under the snow
Under the snow. 80 cold aud white.
cnn not see them. or touch them Tonight
They are quiet and still NJ last, ah mel
How busy and restless they used 20 be-
Hut now they can never reach up through the
Dear littIr hands, loved them sol
Dear little hands. miss them sol
All through the day. wherever go
All through the night how lonely II seems.
For no little hands wake me out Of my
miss them Ill through the weary hours
miss them as others miss sunshine and
pav time or night time. wherever 20.
Dear little hands. miss them so!
Dear little hands, they have gone from me
Mover again WIN they rest on my n brow ,,
Never again smooth my s0rrOwful face,
Never clasp me in n childish embrace.
And now my forehead grows wrinkled with
Thinking or little hands. once resting there;
But know in happier, Heayenlicr CLINE,
Dear Little hands, Viii clasp you sometime.
Dear little hands. when the Master shall call
III welcome the summons that comes to W
all
And j catch my first glimpse Of the City Of
II keep my eyes fixed on the Heavenly gate
Over the tide where the white-robed ones
wait.
Shall know you, I wonder, among the bright
win you beckon me over OH dear little
--L0sfisrflle Comtsr-JourndL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-01-23

"A library for women, just estab-
lishcd nj Calcutta. Il an encouraging
sign Of the times In India
One Of the four living descendants
Of Oliver Cromwell Is now the wife Of
General Harvey, Of ST. Louis.
America was written by Rev.
Samuel Francis Smith In 1882, and was
first sung in Boston on the Fourth Of
July OF that year. YGraphic.
Jean Irgclow Is turning gray In the
prime Of life. Her London home,
where she lives with her two brothers,
i always full OF flowers. She devotes
much time and money TO charity.
-. j. Stanow. the Boston patent
lawyer engaged by the Bell party in the
late telephone litigation. gets &5O, 900 as
bis fee. Half Of il was contingent on
his winning the suit Boston Herald.
-..lreneus." Of the New York o.
serrcr. says in recent postscript TO one
OF his letters 70 that paper: The grand
children Of those who read the first Of
these letters are now reading the last Of
them"
u. 5. Grant was the youngest Pres
ident. He was not forty-three when
first inauguratsd. Franklin Pierce was
only forty-seven. and Grover Cleveland
will be in his forty-ninth year when in
auguratcd. Y. Graphic.
III was Rev. A. M. Toplady, cler-
gyman Of the English Church. who
wrote the '.Rock Of Ages" and pub
lishcd that hymn in the year 1875. In
attributing the authorship Of the hymn
to young woman now living in Maine
some one has Numbered.
Judge Tourgee testifies in court
that he has been financially ruined by
his magazine venture, the Continent.
He says he has given all the revenues
Of his new book to his creditors. and il
willing to mortgage his brain-work for
year il the remaining creditors will
accept that compromise. 4. 1rib-
me.
M. s. r.. Of Pawtucket. II. L.,
writes to the Current relative to the dis
cussion regarding the necessity Of .
new pronoun: HAS any one proposed
the contractions his'er and him'er fhts
or her and h,m or her)7 How would
that do? 1t sounds almost familiar al
ready. Let every person decide in
his'er own mind what Is right, and then
let him'er abide the issue. - Current.
Mr. Robert j. Burdette has severed
his connection with the Burlington
HaUkcyc and taken up permanent
residence at Ardmore. Pa He says:
There is no quarrel; we still speak as
we pass by; but have decided to make
my home in Montgomery County. The
Hatckeye can't come down here to be
edited. and l won't 60 to Burlington to
edit IL; hence, after twenty lone years Of
harmonious union. we separate AMIGA
bly, and go out pcaccably."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-01-23

We are surprised at the capacity
for noise u this town. Yea, and the
capacity for endurance Of it.-SPung-
fcld co.. Globe Republic.
For curiously named clergy Phila-
delphia takes the cake. The latest re-
ported il Rev. John q. Tea. 1t looks
as though his middle name might be
Green. burlington Free Press.
His master: Ibid You take those
boots Of mine to be soled. Larry?' Irish
Valet: II did, sor: and see the thrifie
the blag' yard gave me, form! Said
they were purity nigh wore through
Punch.
Ills woman capable Of filling an
Officer asks an exchange. She Is. A
woman has Just been inquiring after
some rejected manuscript in this Office.
and she filled il completely for the time
being. -BosfoH Transcript
~ Alarmed Friend" What do you
mean by taking passage in vessel COM
handed BY such an officer as Captain
S-Pn Jones. Why. everybody
says he is perfectly reckless and don't
want to be wrecked. Detroit Free
Press.
A Western editor who was little
short Of type and also rather lazy, made
an item in which he spoke Of new ar
rival at the hotel as Mrs. Rawly. the
ing young widow from Plattville, and
her brother, Colonel buck. Burling-
ton Free Press.
We do love poetry, and especially
when 1t conveys TO us such startling
truth as was recently given to the world
in poem beginning: Darkness
crceps Der US as night comes on" A
truth like that, even though crushed to
earth, would bob up serenely ever and
anon. oil city Derrick
- Boston school-class in history:
Teacher johnnie. what was the most
notable ship that ever landed on the
New England coast?' The May
flower. sir. Fright, nv hr's.s little
man. Now. Willie, what noble idea
was brought over in the MayilowerP"
"pork and beans, sir. - Boston Times.
ibid you ever try to train a miss?"
asked the pcdagoguc Of Farmer Fur
row. with n view Of perpetrating pre-
historic pun. Nope, said the
I willy granger with twinkle in his eye;
.'but I've missed train without try
ing. II was not until the farmer Of
fercd to swap almanacs that the teach
err saw his ..chcstnut" was withered
one. IN II. Journal.
Thus muses. rural correspondent:
"Whcn the frost Is on the pumpkin and
the folders in the shock. and you hear
the kyouck and gobble Of the struttin'
turkey cock. and the clackin' Of the
guineas and the cluckin' Of the hens, and
the ROSTERS hallylooyer as he tiptoes
on the fence oh. then's the time fell
Ter Is feeling No his best, with the ris;n'
sun 70 greet him fsom night Of gra-
cious rest, as he leaves the house bare
headed and goes out TO feed the stock.
when the frost Is on the pumpkin and
the folders In the shock. - Gate Guy.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-01-23

Our wonderful increase of popula.
ton and marvellous growth Of cit e. and
villages are developing thousands O
local markets, and giving great induce.
mcnts to market gardening. As we
near the millennium there are valid rea.
sons for surprising that even farm ~
gardens will be improved by the amcli
Grating infuence 81 the age. ClevsloHs
Leader.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-05-23
THOMAS CADDICK.

Mems, boys and youths clothing
in endless quantity at Caddick' s.
II it is something Of good quality
that you want, l have it. II you
want something at right low prices,
/ have that also.
The largest stock Of boots and
shoes in this whole western country
is to be found at Caddick's. To call
and examine will establish the truth
of this statement.
One Of the best, as well as the
finest, assorted stocks Of groceries to
be found in the west is at Caddick's.
In dry goods, Caddick has as fine
an assortment as is kept in any store
in this section Of country.
Flour, feed and salt. at wholesale
and retail, at Caddick's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-05-23
A Damaging Blaze.

About 4:3O, Wednesday afternoon
May Is, spark from the chimney Of
Ben G. Rich's house set fire to his horse
stable, which was quickly consumed
The fire communicated to some stacks OF
of hay, sorghum and straw, and as the
wind was in the southeast, all his corrals
cattle sheds, and large stacks of straw
were in great danger. Promptness on the
mart of Messrs. Reynolds, Harvey and the
McBrides, who in few minutes were on
the ground, added to much hard work on
the part Of all, saved them from the
flames. The loss of the stable and about
&c tons of feed amounts to about $50. A
slight rain, about two o'clock the next
morning, made everything safe: A gran
ary containing about two hundred bush
els of oats, only a few feet from the
stable. was saved. Mr.. Rich YVES at work
in the feldswith his team. and got In in
time to save his extra harnesses and
saddle, etc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-05-23

Mrs. e. Gleason, of Salem, Dent CO., No,
writes as follows: Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera, and Diarrhea Remedy cured me
of chronic diarrhea after years of stand
ing, when it seemed 1 could live no
longer, I was growing so weak. I had
tried several doctors in this state and
several in Iowa, but they could do nothing
for me. was finally induced to try q
bottle OF your medicine. After using
three bottles was entirely cured. lean
not say enough n its praise. I wish that
every family knew the worth of it as do,
and am sure they would never do
without it."
Barbed Wire Fences.-A vast amount
of stock is injured by coming in contact
with barbed wire fences. Chamberlain
Pain Balm, mixed with an equal quantity
of sweet oil or melted lard, is without
equal for such injuries, and unless they
are very severe it will heal them without
leaving a scar. It is the best general
liniment in use for either man or horse.
When you feel that you haven't a friend
in the world, and look like you we're on
the ragged edge of despair, take dose Of
st. Patrick's Pills. They will regulate
your liver, correct any bilious disorder
cleanse your stomach and make you fee
bran new.
Remember that a fifty-cent bottle o.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is fully
equal to a dollar bottle of any othel
cough medicine in the market.
Sold by WAGNERS & GRIM.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-05-23

Hail stones weighing eighty in e9-
cess OF an ounce apiece fell for some time
during the late part of Friday afternoon
Of last week. A heavy gale from south
west caused them to pelt with great force
the exposed sides Of buildings. Hum
dreds OF window panes were bored
through, cracked or broken out The
windows of the depo, opera block and the
Cakes House came In for quite share OF
the damage. This storm gathered
strength sufficient to blow down good
many houses, kill man and injure some
twenty persons in the eastern part Of
Rocks county and the southern part Of
Phillips.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-05-23

The following lines are the concluding
portion of the poem which was read by
Mai. Dewitt G.. Sprague at the recent
meeting of the Army of the Potomac:
But we should not forget our fallen brave.
No.their dear memory should me- decay.
For their beloved, imperiled country they
"The last full measure OF DEVOTION gave
Bedeck their Iowly bed, o gentle Spring!
Bedeck with mantle green their hon.
ored bed,
And imortelles with dewy fingers spread.
And let thy feathered choir their requiem
Who love their country fight and die fol
her,
Rear to themselves a lasting monument
Not with unhonored clay their dust Is
blent;
The whole earth is their hallowed sepul'
cher.
All, well, we know our brother foe was
eve are not here vain-glorious boast te
make);
We fought him only for his country's
We conquered, but we conquered all te
save!
Ye gallant men who wore the Southern
gray!
Ye yal;ent men who wore the lOya
blue!
Ye all were to the cause We fought fol
true,
But We are all Americans to-day.
O Sun of peace, shine ever on this land
o Freedom, with thy sacred HSgis
guard! 80,
o Light of Progress, lead us still on
ward!
O Right of Justice, rule from strand te
strand!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-05-23

Mr.. G. D. Baker, of the Common
zvealfA, spent Thursday in town. He rep
resents faithfully the interests of that
journal, and has done much to produce
the handsome subscription lists which il
can show in every county in the state. Az
an expounder of the principles of the ma
tonal Republican organization, we con-
slider the Commonwealth as safe guide as
any of the metropolitan papers. It's deal.
ing so largely with Kansas affairs should
give the Commonwealth precedence with
Kansans over any outside journal