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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
JONI S SPRING.

Every thing in the vegetable line
looks prosperous.
The price of young cattle will be in
creased about forty per cent by the
rains.
The people here have been cheered
UP so much since the rains that they
have concluded to meet in the grove
the last Saturday of this month which
will be the 20 day of Aug. and spend
the day socially together in the cause
of temperance. The neighboring
lodges and the public are invited.
The Jones Spring Cornet Band will
furnish the instrumental music for
the occasion. The public will meet
in the grove at 81 O'Clock A. NJ. Mem
bers of the I. O. of Good Templary
will convene in Calvary Church at 9
O'Clock.
The Band will furnish the people
with confectioneries at a reasonable
price.
The unwelcome visitor entered the
home Of Henry X. Shimp last week
and took from him the companion OF
his bosom who had cheered and COM
forted him for nearly forty years. Mr..
Snlmp mas the sympathy vi Lit
community. Mrs. Shrimp was Grip
pied several years ago from a fall and
was not able to go from her home
much, but those who were best ac-
quainted with her, regarded her as
one among the best women of
the neighborhood. A troublesome
cough ever since last fall indicated
the disease that took her off. What a
grand thing it is to be governed by q
good principle. JONES.
August 18th, 1876. :
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

A terrible accident is reported from
Little Caillow, Terre Bonnie parish,
Louisiana. A few days ago while
Emile Lirette was engaged in mould.
ing bullets for his gun, preparatory
to joining a number Of his friends in
target shooting, he asked his wife to
fill his powder horn for him. She was
some ten or twelve feet from the
fireplace, where few Goals were
smouldering. The task was but half
completed when a gust Of wind sud
denly blowing through the open door,
sent spark straight at the powder,
three children were Instantly kill
ed, the mother received such injuries
that before many hours she, too, was
dead, while the husband and father
and two children were badly wound
ed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

There were two umbrella members
in town this week, and a telegram in
one of the daily papers gives an &C.
count of the killing of one of them
near Bedington. We have no reliable
information, and give the report just
as it appears in the Wheeling paper :
A strange umbrella-mender called
at the house of Mr.. Daniel Snyder, a
quiet, inoffensive farmer, and asked
for work. Having none, Mrs. Snyder
told him so, when he began talking
in an indecent manner to herself and
daughter. He was ordered off the
place by Mr.. Snyder. In few hours
he returned wi1ereupoiT Mr.. snyder
struck him across the forehead with a
club, knocking him senseless. After
a few minutes he recovered and went
away. This morning he was found
lying dead in the road five miles from
Bedington, with his face and head
terribly swollen. No arrests have
been made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Secretary Lamar acknowledges
that he made mistake when he
sold the government horses for the
use of the Interior Department and
took to foot, as matter oSeconomy
He will purchase others, and do as
other Secretaries have done before
The spasm ofcheese-paring economy
or rather penuriousness, with
which the administration started
out, is fast wearing off, and soon we
may expect return to Republican
common sense as well as economy
Valley Viryinian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
DEMANDS OF THE PUBLIC.


With all the means and facilities
that Martinsburg and Berkeley
County possess for business and en-
terprise, success has been wanting
from some cause or other. For any
public enterprise to succeed, it must
be conducted by public-spirited men,
who are well liked by everybody,
have no bitter personal or political
records, and who work for the pub
lie interest, not for any. man or set OF
mems indiridaal benefit. Public en-
terprises can not be expected to be
supported when connected with men
who are personally and politically
offensive. There must be public
harmony of feeling and unity of ac-
tion to make any public enterprise
success. Private individuals can do
as they please, and many there are
who injure themselves by hanging
on to certain factions in particular
instead of the people in general
Liberality, generosity and good will
among men insure success. Person
atty for patronage sake and person
al ends, political luminosity. individ-
ual spite and hatred, business .jeal.
ousy and rivalry, engender an OPP
position so strong and widespread
that no public enterprise can with
stand it, and failure is bound to re-
suit when surrounded by such causes
Men with means and energy do well
not to risk their mark in life where
such danger of failure exists. 1t is
better to wait for more favorable
circumstances, when the experience
and sentiment of the people will call
them to the front, with the whole
support of the public. Then success
will follow such IL movement as Ger
tain as failure has followed and will
follow any other course.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Among changes announced, in
the past few days, we observe re.
moval of postmasters with the fol
lowing appointments in this Con.
gressional District: Ella M. Pine.
Darkesville; James E. Watson, Lee
town; L. E. Hall, Hoodsville, Mar.
ion county; T. G. Ohley, Palatine,
Marion county; F. M. Dent, New.
burg, Preston county; Mary G. Eas.
than, DAVIS, Tucker county: Sam'l
s. Light, Higglnsyille, Hampshire
Co; F. Hood, Rivesville, Marion Co.;
81. L. Sine, Mooresville, Monongalia
county; w. s. Smallwood, Mine.
vile, Mineral county; John M. Hag.
gerty, Pennington, Marion Co: Mary
3. Poisal, Hedgesville; James
Sheetz, Romney, Hampshire county;
L. A. Lockhart, Bunker Hill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Heavy rain and wind storms pre-
vailed on Thursday nightin parts OF
New York, Hamshire and Pennsyl-
yania, doing great damage to rail
road and growing crops.
Dynamite placed near the boiler
OF the steamboat Samuel FELTON, en-
route with two hundred people from
Philadelphia for Wilmington, Del,
caused terrible explosion, by which
many persons were injured.
Some cattle men in Montana kill.
ed twenty Piegan indians who they
allege had been stealing horses A
white woman has deem released from
Joliet prison after serving a year for
bigamy with colored man.-The
people of Camden, New Jersey, are
greatly excited over the death of a
young Irish girl from reputed cholera.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

"a touching incident" says a
Cambria County paper. occurred al
the funeral of little Nora, daughter
of j. g. Stineman, of Gallitzin, Pa.
some days ago. The child had pet
dog to which she was very much at
tached, and when the funeral cor
tege was awaiting the arrival of the
train at South Fork Station, the dog
jumped on the coffin and sat there
until the casket was placed in the
baggage-car. He attempted to fol.
low it into the car, and when an eff
fort was made to restrain him he
snapped and snarled viciousIy, con-
tinuing his efforts to get into the
car after the train was in motion,
and narrowly escaped death under
the wheels. He is absolutely incon-
solable since her burial.u
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
THE MARTINSBURG

The deaths from cholera in Spain
on Monday were LIS, and the new
cases numbered 1880. The disease
has broken out at Toulon.
The attention of the authorities in
Washington has been called to the
alarming prevalence OF small pox in
Montreal.
State Senator Newberry, OF Vir-
ginia, who left the Malone circle to
join the Democrats, has changed
back to his old love again.
Iowa Democratic State Conven-
tion nominated Chales E. Whiting, a
farmer, for governor, and passed reso-
lutlons favoring repeal of the pro-
hibltory liquor law.
William Carlton, the actor, author
and playwright, was found dead in
his room. He had locked the door
stuffed the keyhole, closed the win.
dow, turned on the gas and was
suffocated, in New York Wednes-
day.
There were l,541 deaths from
cholera and 400 new cases in Spain
on Wednesday.
The youngest son of General Fitz-
hugh Lee, the Democratic candidate
for Governor of Virginia, died at
Evergreen, Fairview county, Tues
day.
Among the passengers on the
steamer Moravia, arrived at New
York from Hamburg, were Henry
and Augusta Schultzer. aged 6 and
years respectively who are alone
and travelling to their father, in
Minnesota.
WASHINGTON, August 19.-The
transfer of gold coin from the sub
treasury at San FanciscO to the sub
treasury at New York, through the
mails has been resumed. A package
containing 5000 pounds arrived in
New York yesterday. The amount
already shipped by mail is about
S11 100000. 1t is learned that the or.
iginal intention was to have transfer.
red gold from San Francisco to New
York on the United States war ves-
sells by way Of the Isthmus of Pana.
ma, during the recent possession of
that territory by the United States
naval forces. The troops were with
drawn, however, before the plan
could be put in operation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Many bells ON shipboard have
been toiled on the Potomac River
opposite Mt. Vernon since the death
and burial of General Grant. This
is renewal of an old custom, more
honored in the observance Than in
the breach, that sprang up IN this
way: One afternoon, long ago, a
merchant vessel manned by French
admirers of Washington passed
slowly down the stream, and when
Mt. Vernon came in sight the tri.
color was put at half mast, while
minute by minute a deep-toned bell
on the deck tolled as if at a funeral.
From that moment it seemed to The
rivermen that the thing to do in 60
ing by the grave of Washington
was to make some sign of respect.
Nevertheless, the younger genera
ton had almost forgotten to keep
up the custom, until the burial OF
General Grant served as Il reminder
of what their fathers did.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Petitions are being circulated in
some Of the counties of the State
asking the Governor to call an extra
session of the Legislature, to pass
some law staying the collection OF
debts and the execution of iudg-
ments and other securities. 1t is
claimed that much valuable property
will have to be sacrificed on account
OF the hard times and failure OF
crops, and many people ruined finan-
cially. The labor element is also
petitioning for some legislative re-
lief. Legislation has so far done lit
tie for the welfare of the State or
the taxpayers. This State needs a
"change," and needs it sorely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

CLARKsBURG, w. Va, August IS.
This morning this city was shock
ed and surprised to hear of the suicide
of j. f. Osborne, one of the best
known and oldest citizens and lead
ing business men, he being one of the
proprietors ofthe large machine shops
and foundry known by the firm name
of j. +. Osborne & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

A delightful little incident, entire
ly different from the story of the
monkey and the parrot, is told in
the Irish Times about monkey and
a dog, thus; A brave, active, in
telligent terrier, belonging to a lady
friend, one day discovered amonkey
belonging to an itinerant organ
grinder seated upon the bahk with
in the grounds, and at once made a
dash for him. The monkey, who
was attired in jacket and hat, await
ed the onset with such undisturbed
tranquility that the dog halted
within few feet of him to recon,
noitre. Both animals took a long,
steady stare at each other, but the
dog evidently was recovering from
his surprise, and about to make a
spring for the intruder. At this
critical juncture the monkey, who
had remained perfectly quiet hither
to, raised his paw and gracefully
saluted by lifting his hat. The effect
was magical; the dogs head and
tail dropped, and he sneaked off and
entered the house, refusing to leave
it till he was satisfied that his polite
but mysterious, guest had departed
His whole demeanor showed plainly
that he felt the monkey was some.
thing "uncanny," and not to be med
died with.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
Never Give I'm

If you are suffering with low and de.
pressed spirits. loss of appetite, general
debility, disordered blood, weak consti
tuition, headache, or any disease of bill.
ious nature, by all means procure bot.
tie OF Electric Bitters. You will be sur.
prised to see the rapid improvement that
will follow you will be inspired with
new life; strength and activity will re-
turn; pain and misery will cease, and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
OF Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a
bottle by E. C. Williams q Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Aug. TO-
This afternoon while cars were as
cending and descending the inclined
railroad at the Cabin Greek coal
mines, a short distance above the
city, the loaded cars broke loose and
came into collision With a car in which
were Saylor Oakford, president of
the road; Thomas Peacock, Amos
Mitchell, Joseph Hall and a man
named Thoman, killing the four first
named and seriously wounding Tho
man,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
distinguished member

A distinguished member of Con
gress has written to Secretary La.
mar that the. Oklahoma boomers
have dispersed in good faith, and
that henceforth there will be nc
more troubles on the borders of the
Indian Territory.
Judge Stanley Matthews has Civ
en- decision in the Spring Tooth Har
row case, that will involve every user
OF the implement in liability to pay
royalty.
At Canton, China, 1922 inches oil
rain fell in twenty four hours, causing
lakes fifteen miles in width in the rice
fields. Great suffering exists among
the people.
French Anarchists were prevented
from attacking the British Embassy
at Paris, in revenge for the alleged
killing of Oliver Pain.
Ten arrests have been made in
Rome of agents of a criminal society
engaged in selling young Italian girls
to Americans in New York at prices
ranging from 5000 to $500.
An enormous meeting was held in
London for the suppression of vice,
in which many eminent men of all
ranks and professions took part.
There were 1896 new cases of chol.
era in Spain on Sunday and 1866
deaths; the disease is spreading in
France.
Spanish disease or Texas fever has
killed number ofcattle in the viein-
ity of Bloomington, Ills.
Full 10000 people visited the tomb
of General Grant Sunday.
The red rose is the national flower
Of England, where it first appeared
on the Great Seal in the reign of
Edward ".
Cholera deaths we're 1888 IN Spain
Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Under complaint that building
under construction for skating
rink would prove a nuisance, Judge
McGinnis OF the Sth district granted
an Injunction restraining the build
ing thereof. The Kinks are getting
the reputation of being disreputable
and they must "go.n We are graft
fed that the craze didn't reach
Charlestown to tarnish its fair fame.
Free Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
1t is now pretty generally under
stood that Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner
will decline his recent appointment.

According to the newspaper fight
going on over the character and re-
putation of Parkersburg for immor
atty, it is as bad as London. Wheel
ing was just SO in many particulars
The direct cause in every such case
is the want of the enforcement Of
the laws; indifferent officers elect
ed through the low elements and
acting accordingly. Cool officers
and strict enforcement of the laws
and ordinances, is all that will save
a town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
Thirteen years AGO the writer

Thirteen years ago the writer of
this paragraph cast his first Repnb-
lican vote for General Grant for
President and against Horace Gree
ley. He was denounced and pro.
scribed in his business for daring to
make a choice between the candi-
dates in favor of Grant. Time has
vindicated the vote then cast, for
the very men who then denounced
and accused him of mercenary mo.
tives. are vociferous in their lauda
ton of the dead General, and I'm.
stinted in their praise of his great
heart and head. 1t is a sudden con.
version, it is true, but we trust sin.
cere, and that hereafter they will be
chary in their wrath against those
who may chose to differ from them
Valley Virginian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
Good for the Child

The ailments of childhood need careful
attention and wise treatment. Some peo-
pie think anything is good enough for
a child, and there ism much the matter
with it anyhow But judicious mothers
know better, and do as Mrs. H. w. Per-
ry, of Richmond, Va, does. She saws
!" / take Browns Iron Bitters and give it
to my children with the most satisfactory
results" Sold everywhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

The Twelfth Annual Inter. State
Picnic Exhibition (Grangers) under
the auspices of the Patrons of Hus-
bandry of Pennsylvania, Maryland,
West Virginia, New Jersey and
Delaware, will open at Williams
Grove, Cumberland County, Pa, on
Monday, August 81, 1885, and con.
tlnue until Monday, September 7th.
Excursion rates as reduced fare win
be arranged over the principal roads
in Pennsylvania ard adjoining
States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
There will be a pleasant excursion
to Potomac Isle Monday evening, at
Z O'Clock. Good music.
His Province.
Cn.n ma

Topic p. Reid.l
A lady and small boy were travelling in
an open buggy. A heavy rainstorm having
come up, they were forced to take shelter
in house by the wayside. Shortly after
they entered the house Judge Bowley dashed
up, dismounted and ran into the room. He
was well known to the family who lived in
the house, and the boy noticing the welcome
with which he was received, asked:
Mister, are you preacherf'
"No my little man, | am lawyer"
What does lawyer dor
"Oh he practices law"
Show practices it?'
"By making speeches.
Henry" said the boys mother, don't be
Impairment
Nome
For time he sat in silence, eating a bis
cult which his mother had produced from a
leather bag, but long continued silence was
not bis province He may not have doubted
its golden qualities, but he preferred the
silvery jingle of speech.
eYour horse will get wet, won't hes"
Yes
''But he won't care, will heg'
mo, guess not"
why won't heg'
wen, ISuppoSe 1t's because
Because he amt got no clothes onq'
Eyes, suppose that is it"
eff you didn't have any clothes on You
wouldn't care either, would youa'
81 don't suppose that would
Then why didn't you take off your
clothes2'
Henry" said his mother, didn't 1 tell
you not to be impertinentgn
''Yessum.n
Then why don't you hushl"
"Cause will.n
She took another biscuit from the leather
bag. He took the biscuit and soon choked
himself. His mother slapped him on the
back, and failing to relieve him, drew him
across her lap and ran her finger down his
throat. When he had recovered from the
imminent danger Of choking to death, he sat
down on stool and winked incessantly for
time. but winking was not his forte.
DO you know my par he asked Of the
judge.
mo, think not What does he DOR
He don't do nothin'. My ma keeps
boardersn
The judge looked far out into the rain
that fell in gray sheets and the woman
reached over and pinched the boy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

/ held her tiny hand in mine, and
clasped her fairy form, and told my
tale of ardent love in language sweet
and warm. And when | paused for
want of breath, she raised her dim
pied chin and whispered low, u
don't catch on, please sing your song
again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia. says
My wife has been seriously affected
with cough for twenty-five years, and
this spring more severely than ever be.
fore. She had used many remedies with.
out relief, and being urged to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery, did 30, with most
gratifying results. The first bottle re-
lieved her very much, and the second
bottle has absolutely cured her. She has
not had SO good health for thirty years. .
Trial Bottles Free at E. G. Williams &
Bros Drug Store. Large size S1.OO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

I" What brought yon to prison,
my coIored friend 7" said q philan-
thropic visitor to a New York pris.
oner. "Two constables, sah."" Yes;
but | mean had intemperance any
thing to do with it ~ " Yes, sab /;
dey was bof of 'em drunk
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
NEAT JOB WORK!

Smith to Jones, (the latter but re.
Gently married)-". Well, it wasn't so
hard after all, was it 7" Jones
"There's something harder than
getting married. Smith =" Get.
ting a divorce, suppose "Jones
No; getting the furniture"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

Your wife died while you were
abroad last summer, hear" {" Yes.
She's IN heaven, the good old soul"
. That ought to be great source OF
worriment to you.D q Why soT
g Because it's not likely that you'll
ever see her again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

The Knights of Labor executive
committee at st. Louis issued orders
to all Knights of Labor on the Union
Pacific Railroad or its branches to
refuse to repair or handle Wabash
rolling stock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22
SATURDAY, AUG. 22nd, 1885.

THE HERALD has tho largest bona
hide circulation Of amy paper published
in the eastern end OF this State, and n
town circulation equal to that of the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

One more week then the time for
play will be over and the time for
study here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

" The poo: we have laways with
u.s." but the rich-the go to the
Springs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

There were 4433 new cases and
l,64S deaths Thursday from cholera
in Spain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-08-22

The Fairview school will begin the
winter session on Monday, Aug. oath,
with Mr.. G.. Ell. Cookus as teacher.