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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07

BUGGY-RIDING MADE EASY.

A Williamsport genius claims to
have invented buggy that, like
the boys whistle, goes itself. That
is, it doesn't require horse to make
it go. 1t Is furnished with two up
right levers IN front Of the seat, by
means Of which the rider can propel
it with great ease six or seven miles
an hour. Ifhe has IL feminine part
ner he can use one lever and she the
other. Ii the weather and scenery
is delightful the riders can I've as de
liberate az they please. They can
stop to rest, il they want to, under
a big shade tree without being com
PEELED to pull at the bit of AN impa-
tent horse or make themselves
hoarse shouting whoa to him.
The new buggy won't scare aud run
away, wrecking itself and running
the feathers and fipery OF its fair oc-
cupant. And there is no horse with
eyes to see and give away any trifi-
ing improprieties that may be IndaI.
ged in. As to cheapncss, the new
buggy doesn't eat, doesn't have to
be rubbed down four times Il day,
doesn't want new set OF blankets
every fall and new harness and
whip once year. LIN short, the cost
of the buggy, which Is about that OF
a modern bicycle, is all the outlay
required.
1t is evident from this description
thai the Williamsport invention fills
a long-felt want. When the new
buggy has become popuIarizel
everybody will ride, of course, aud
livery stable keepers with their yex-
atoms bills will go out of fashion,
Romeo and Juliet as they take their
daily drive in the park. each work.
ing j. lever OF the new vehicle, VIII
be taking practical lessons in the
art Of working in matrimonial lElr-
ness. II any wvuId-be Juliet should
prove too lazy to work her lever.
Romeo would understand ut once
that he had better be hooking for Ii
new Juliet with a more industrious
turn Of mind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
HAVING SOME FUN.

snow, boys, will tell you how
we can have some fun,H said Charlie
to his companions, who had assem-
bled one bright moonlight evening
for shedding, -balling and fun
generally.
"What is itgr asked several at
once.
You shall sec,v replied Charlie.
i" Who's got i saw ~
81 have. SO have /, replied three
of the boys.
sect them; and you and Fred
and Nathan could get an axe and /
will get a shovel. Let's be back in
fifteen minutes.v
The boys separated to go on their
several errands each wondering OF
what use saws, axes and shovels
could be in the play. But Charlie
was a favorite with all, and they
fully believed in his promises, and
were soon back again for the fun.
Now" said he, "Widow Bradley
has gone to sit up all night with a
sick child. A man hauled her some
wood to-day, and heard her tell him
that unless she could get some one
to saw it tonight she would have
nothing TO make fire with in the
morning. Now, boys, it will be Just
as easy for us to saw, split and pile
up her wood as to make snow man
on her doorstep, and the surprise of
the first will be better than that of
the last. What say you, boysgv
One or two of the boys objected,
and could not see the fun, but the
majority went for it with the inward
satisfaction and JOY that always re-
suits from well-doiDg.
1t did not take long for seven
smart healthy boys to split end pile
up that load of wood, and to shovel
a good pathway from doorstep to
w0od-pile. They felt great pleasure
and satisfaction over their fan. and
and all went to a neighboring
capantcrs shop, where shavings
could be had for the carrying away,
and each brought an armftil; they
went home with light and Joyous
hearts.
The next morning, when the poor,
weary widow returned from watch
ing at the sick bed. and saw what
had been done, she was astonished,
and the tears Of gratitude ran down
her cheeks. She wondered who had
done the kindly deed. and when
afterward told, her fervent invoca.
ton, God bless the boys p would
have richly repaid them could they
have heard it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
Miscellaneous.
Public Sale
on WEDNESDAY, rEn an,,, ,ssx


The undersigned. having rented outhis farm.
Will sell at public sale at his residence on the
road leading from the Martinsburg and VIII
aaiamsport turnpike to Falling Waters Church,
miles rom the former and mile from the
latter place. on the above day, commencing at
a. M. the following property
% good work horses, of which are No | bar
shear leaders fine 2-year-old colts. % head
OF cattle, OF which are good mich cows and
lat beef; Al head of fine Cotswold sheep, 20
head of hogs, broad tread wagon with bed. mar
row tread wagon. spring wagon, buggy. cart
and wheelbarrow, l-horse sleigh and strands
or bells, Self-blnding Buckeye Reaper, 0s-
borne elf-Raker, Champion Moving Machine
half interest in 6-horse power circular saw and
jack, Keller improved Drill with Phosphate
attachment, windmills, Corn Shelter, cut
ting box, corn check marker, Evans corn
planter, horse power post boring machines
horse rake. hay fork, four-square harrow. i
lhree corner 90, cuitivator. 2 three-horse bar
shear plows, two-horse do, 2 single shovel
plows. 3 double do, ciad .51ier, corn erusher,
and corn coverer, pair grain ladders, pair
stones, large dinner Bell. sets single harness. ln
set finch breechbands, set front gears, pair
piow gears riding saddle, wagon do, side sad
die, pair nynets, or horse line, BRIDES
collars, halters; cow, breast and butt chains,
log do. x cut saw, spreaders: single double
ana triple treesgrain cradles moving scythes,
rakes, forks, shovels, sledges, drills, mattocks
digging iron, lot of grain sacks about 900 bush :
els of wheat, $50 bushels of corn 20 bushels of
clover seed, 1000 pounds bacon, 2 cans lard, 4
barrels OF vinegar. Also the following House,
hold and Kitchen Furniture: Bedsteads and
bedding, sets cane seat chairs, set dining
room do, rocking chairs. 8 split bottom do, 8
dining tables,l kitchen do, 5 safes, lounge,
New England Organ, S-day clock, looking
glasses. lot of carpet, bureaus, stoves, Coal
Stove, Morning Light cook stove No. 8, re-
volving top, three can creamery, washing
machine with wringer, churn. Sstands of bees,
large iron kettle, tubs, buckets. barrels. and
many other articles.
TERMs.-A credit of months will be given
on all sums of $40 and over. by the purchaser
giving note with approved security. Under
$40, cash. No property to be removed until
terms are complied with. Interest from date
butifpaid at maturity interest will be remitted
l.. S. HOWARD, Auc'r. JACOB S. KOPP.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
AN OYSTER WHIPS A DUCK.

A rough.and tumble combat be-
tween a wild duck and an oyster
occurred here the other day. The
duck was a large and full grown one
that had recently come down from
the north TO enjoy our winter eli.
mate. 1t was of the diving species,
which inllabit the bays till the spring,
when they return north. When
the oyster feeds it opens its shell
wide till the full oyster is plainly
visible. A sight of such a morsel
was too much for the duck. He
made headlong plunge, inserting
his bill between the oysters open
shell. Like a flash, and with the
power of a wise, the shell closed on
the ducks beak. Then came the
struggle for life. The oyster, which
was quite a large one, was dragged
from its bed, with three smaller ones
clinging toit, the cluster being heavy
it kept the ducks head under water.
In this way the duck drowned. It's
buoyancy was sufficient to float with
the oysters, and thus drifted near
the dock, where it was captured.
When taken out of the water the
animal head had not left the duck.
The oyster still chung to the ducks
beak. = Corpus Christi Z Teras Caller.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07

AN INTELLIGENT SENTINEL.

Mike is a private gentleman in the
army during the recent unpleasant
ness. He is on picket at the witch
ing hour of midnight. Under the
starless sky the voice of horses
footsteps are heard approaching in
the shadowy distance, and the soil
tary horseman approaches the post
all alone, by himself, with nobody
with him.
Halt p shouts the vigiiant senti
mel, 9who goes therew
aThe officer Of the day. said the
captain, for it was he.
"Ah,n says the sentinel, in q fine
burst Of contempt, to the divil wild
ye; none nv yer CANNON wild a sin.
try; a toine time ay the night this
is fur the officer av the day to TIC
prowIin' around. Come aleng to the
gyard house wild ye," and along t.
the gyard house Z lie VENT Bur
detfe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07

10 the Minnesota Senate, Senator
O'Brien has introduced, and a spec
ial committee has recommended its
passage, bill which provides for s.
permits, to be issued to sucI, adult
male residents OF the State as can
prove to town trustees, town super
yisors. or city aldermen they are
only moderate drinkers aud that
their families and friends are not
liable to suffer want or disgrace
through iiicir indulgence. Every
resident who drinks in saloon or
public place must have such il per-
NIT, and an infringement Of the law
- punishable by fine for each offense.
the inenay for slich permits and fines
to BIZ covered into the general re-
serve fund III the seyeralc0nnties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
NOTICE Of DISSOLUTION !.

Narte1s6urg, W. Va, Jan. 10Th, 1885.
~. Inc firm of Goulden & Reilly, proprie-
| IiS OF IHE MARTINsBURG HERALD, has
s sls DAY been dissolved by mutual con-
s 9snV, John I. Reilly assuming all liabili-
5 5es OIL the firm and taking all the accounts
uue sand firm. JOHN T. RELY,
A. S. GoULDEN.
III IN account of the above change in the
business 1T is necessary that all the old
accounts be settled. Those in arrears for
INSCRIPTIONS, will please come and pay
" Sp' The business will be continued by
me Undersigned the same as before
iLoefIy effort will be made to print good
MA newspaper, do neat and cheap print
N.Y. MY ana advertising of all kinds, and the
ff "n of the public is most respect
my solicited. JOHN L. RELY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
POETRY.
| WILL LOVE THEE EVER.
BY GRACE DEvERE.


l have loved thee in youth will love
thee in age,
When thy raven locks change into gray,
Aud those eyes now SO bright, duh and
languid, presage
That the frame hastens fast to decay
! loved thee in spring, when the fowerets
were sweet,
And their fragrance was shed all
around
And when desolate winter, all dreary,
we meet,
My affection still warm shall be found.
l have loved thee in life-I will love thee
in death,
When the cold damp collects on thy
brow
And when thou art struggling and gasp
ing for breath,
In thy ears / will utter this vow:
| have loved thee ON earth, and none
other shall share
The affection to which thou CAV st rise !;
To follow thee now will only prepare
And meet thee again in the skies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
MARTINsBURG, W. VA SATURDAY, FEB I, 1885.
NEVER MIND WHAT IarHEY" SAY


Don't worry nor fret
About what people think
Of your ways or your means
OF your food or your drink,
Ii you know you are doing
Your best every day,
With the right on your side.
Never mind what s they say
Lay out in the morning
Your plans for each hour,
And never forget
That old time is power.
This also remember
'Mong truths old and new
The world is too busy
To think much of you.
Then garner the minutes
That make up the hours,
And pluck in your pilgrimage
Honor's bright flowers.
Should grumblers assure you
Your course will not pay,
With conscience at rest.
Never mind what they say.
Then let us, forgetting
The insensate throng
That jostles us daily
While marching along,
Press onward and upward,
And make no delay
And though people talk,
Never mind what s they say.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
Miscellaneous.
America Ahead. Peculiar
characteristics of Ameri-
cans The Evils and How
Restored.

RcStOfeOs
In this age of hustle and hurry, an age
devoted to great projects and enterprises,
the American people are taking the lead
in the furtherance of noble works, and in
the advancement of the sciences and arts.
In these they deserve to take high rank.
and through the united works of millions.
the American continent is fast being
transformed from its untained state and
being placed on an equality with the older
continents beyond the ocean. The Amer.
lean people are fast, under these influences,
developing into nervous, energetic race,
remarkable for its vim and business quail
fications; yet there is danger that in the
course of years these very elements may
combine to the ruination of the physical
character of the people, and leave them
feeble and altogether different from their
forefathers. General debility is now much
more common than formerly, and seems
to be on the increase among the masses.
Many remedies have been extensively
advertised for this widespread complaint,
but none of these have been SO successful
or met with such general favor as the
remedy manufactured by Dr. S. B. Hart
man, and named by him PERUNA.
Mr.. S S. Goudy, of Massillon, Stark
county, Ohio, writes: That he has been
troubled with general debility and dyspep-
STA for several years; that he was induced
to try PERUNA for his complaints, and
that after using three bottles of the medi-
cine he was greatly relieved. 1t braced
him right up and gave him energy, and
restored him to his youthful vigor He
ascribes his cure to PERUNA, and says ii
is a wonderful remedy.
Adolph Bakhaus & Co., Springfield, O..
writes We are having good sale for
PERUNA. 1t sells as well as any medicine
we have, and gives the very best satisfac-
tion."
Mrs. G. w. Needham, Newtonvile,
Clermont County, Ohio, says: 81 have
been a great sufferer for the last six or
seven years, with general debility and
change of life. was very much reduced.
Ihave taken four bottles of PERUNA, which
has restored me to perfect health and
strength. We think PERUNA a safe and
grand medicine"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
A QUEER PARTNERSHIP.

l y
doubtless well aware, there is a con
tinual warfare between the insects
and the birds, the latter finding in
the former their natural food. Know
ing this, any exception we may find
to the rule must seem very remark
able, especially when it is a bird and
a spider on terms Of the closest
friendship, and actually partners in
house-building. The bird is the pur.
pie snn-bird named by naturalists
NectdriRia AsiGticd. 1t is common
in many parts of India, where it fits
among the trees in gorgeous garbs OF
deep purple blue, flashing green,
gold, and yellow.
At the nest building time, the sun
bird searches the woods until it
finds the large shining web of Ger
tain kind of spider. This it pro.
ceeds forthwith to appropriate with
out further ceremony, thoughwe can
well imagine that there has been
some understanding between Messrs.
Spider & Sun-bird.
The web is generally spun be-
tween two stout limbs, and upon
this web the bird begins to place all
sorts of rubbish, such as bits of grass
or fiber, and pieces of paper and
cloth picked up or stolen from some
neighboring camp. AT first the
spider must be somewhat astonished
at the capacity of its net for catch
ing such strange flies. But curious
ly enough, as fast as the bird places
these objects upon the web, the
spider secures them with its silk,
spinning industriously and assisting
its friend as much as possible. Fin
ally, when the materials have aecu-
mulated until they reach the limb,
they are fastened to it, aud bound
over and over, first by the bird and
afterward by the spider. Now the
nest begins to assume definite
shape; in appearance like bottle,
a flask, or a dome; the grass and
twigs being generally wound in and
out by the bird and then covered by
the silk of the spider, both bird and
insect working tremendously, until
they have made perfect dome.
shaped nest hanging in the midst of
the web, partly supported by it and
partly hanging from the limb. In
some nests an entrance is left at the
bottom; but usually it Is at one side
near the upper end, with a little
platform or awning built over it by
the bird, to keep out the rain.
The nest would now naturally be
a very conspicuous object but the
spiders work is not yet done. 1t
continues to spin it's silken web
around the nest, carrying the threads
from one part to another, inward
and outward and back, until finally,
after spinning miles and miles of
silk, the nest is completely hidden be-
hind screen of web.
Here, together, the partners live;
the spider rearing its young on the
outside, and the sun-bird caring for
its eggs and young within. In this
queer partnership the spider is, evil
IDENTIFY, not the loser, as it certainly
gains peace and protection from the
presence of its feathered friend
G. r. Holder, in 81. Nicholas, for
February.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
For THE HERALD.
Quotations for Autograph Albums.

Quotations for Autograph Albums.
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sweet n y, nor; Of thee.
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Unc6anaed IN ali II ex exc o' your name.
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swither.
But like the evergreen live IL ever.
Nav x,,,,, ,,,,s,a,l, ty,s - Il, ~ d,,tv
| Whether strewn with thorns or flowers,
Till you reach the land of beauty,
| where no storm OF sorrow towers.
On this leaf, IL memory presf.
May my name forever rest
Hope the best, be ready for the worst,
ana take what goa senus.
may the hinges OF our irienuShip never
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send me n;ac,s of cake.
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Love many trust faw
And always paddle your own canoe.
Gel a GOOD Husband ami n,ake good
wife
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Flowers OF True iriendsh'p never ia"e'
A good name is rather to be chosen
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.xtra attention had upon the other

4-aOo9s
Ellis valley p said the professor
in answer to the question regarding
the dogs commercial worth. Ills
valleys Why, $500 or $780,"
Then Jack thumped his tail down
on a board and fairly grinned. See
he knows what | says,n exclaimed
the trainer. g Now, sit still, Jack
he continued, awhile the other fell
lows come out.n
He snapped his fingers and whis
tied twice. Out bounded every dog,
First to reach him was gigantic
cream colored st. Bernard of pure
blood.
"fie's Young lady's dog" ex-
planned the teacher. "Pm tIainili'
him to guard and fetch and carry
aud to have manners. He's seven
months old. No, he ain's cot his
growth. He cost S175 in New York
when two months old. He is worth
easy $500 now. This one,p putting
his hand on another. dis an Irish
setter. Pm breakin' him for sport.
ing man on the South side. He's
a fine dog, but he can't come up to
jack" said he, glancing with pride
over to where the English setter sat
solemnly ON his launches. Jack
kinder imposes on this ERE one, so l
has to chain him up for punishment.
Knows he's better'n this one, an
that he amt got no owner, you see,
an it makes HIM cranky like. This
ere one's worth bout two hundred"
a small and beautifully marked
English pug was discontentedly
frisking around at the masters
heels, waiting for recognition. The
old man laughed as he stopped over
and took it up in his arms. ''He's a
little scoundrel, but he's a dandy,n
he said. "Now, I've been lealiin'
him tricks, an if you had him to
perform for you you would have no
call to go to the circus, theatre, or
any place of amusement. He be-
longs to gambler on Clark Street.
He's valleyble specimen, too, fur
he'd bring $500 in minute.
How do | train the hunters /
takes 'em out with the gun, an |
has stuffed ducks. Oh, / begins
right there in the yard just by snap
PIN caps an learnin' 'em to sdown
charge am then runnin' to pick up
the stuffed duck. Then takes 'em
out every day, am / soon has 'em so
they'll to heel or down charge or
bring in the game. / wants to take
dog when he's six months old to
begin. Then | wants him for three
months, am he'll have his edication.
Twenty five dollars is my price for
his learin' an board for that time.
81 wish had Rob Roy to
show you," said the old man, as he
ran his eyes over his pupils. "They
are fine dogs, but woadrous skeerse
in this country. They're built like
a red Irish setter, but pure white,
with liver colored ears. The hair on
their tails is nearly half a yard long,
am fine as Cashmere wool. Water
spaniels is good retrievers," contin-
ued he, as he closed the gate, "but
they are awful easy goin dogs. No
one ever wants to keep two OF 'em
together cause they're so easy -goin'
that ones dumbed sure to shift all
his responsibilities on tother, cause
he don't want to trouble himself
thinkin'. But dogs and humans is
mighty near alike. There's good
ones an bad ones, lazy ones and
ambitious ones, smart ones and
stupid ones. The dog comes higher
to man than any other brute in his
ways. | ant kept no dog school for
sixtyodd years not to find that out"
Chicago Neacs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-07
FASHION NEWS AND NOTES.
Y.itten for The Herald by Leone. .


,,o,,,rs ,oo,, ,n rn rnr
o,t'A'' ''-N1A-' AD '''A n'-''A A-'D
some terse writer IN western paper
olscourses upon stockings. ana Degins Dy
remarking mat the DAY mas gone py
when piaho iegs were orapeo Ia muslin
ana modestis reierred 10 as nmDs. we
OF iaIe are swinging SO Tar away from
our Puritan training as to call spade a
SPADE ana ne THINKS 1t is rather demon
alizing than otherwlse,-forgettlng that
we nave very good authority Tor beilev-
ing that AS man thinketh IN ms heart
to women, tho the sacred writer dIdn t
ing in that connection. NO amount Of
prudery VIII add one lota TO natural
modesty. And 1T is purity OF life and pur-
pose that is known by frankest speech.
when sllken caslngs for the feet were
llfst known IN Europe they were worn
only by royalty, and 1t is SAID that when
spanish Grandee ventured TO express
ms loyalty TO the queen ne presented
pan VI seoohiiles W .he pliine Misis.er
Oneen bnt the Minister with modest in
dignation said to him take back the
Gift and know. oh foolish Sir Duke, that
| the Oueen of Spain has no lees. .
The same writer ouotes history to tell
MS that the first knitting machine was in
vented by a Cambridge student named
Will Lee: that he invented IL for the
| laudahla nurnosa Of tak;ng tbs omnlov~
ment of hand knitting away from 4 girl
who had Tilted him which ;f II ;e cor.
rect. shows ouite clearly that the small,
man is no outprowth Of modern davs-
|
about the wear 1850. An exclusive liter
arv club. ORIGINATING with women Who
undertook to reform soeiefv were d,,h-
bed the Blue Stocking Club The es-
tent Of the g reformation !, they accom-
plisled has not been noted, but the name
survives, and is likely to until the end of
time.
The stockings of to-day are a luxury
in beauty and comfort, and we all ap-
preciate them as they deserve, from the
daintiest fret word in spun silk down to
the baby's little soiled white sssock. "
If there is any preference in sentiment.
| it is with the little sock.
#.s
Low, old,1asnioned dressing tables
WIN peveieo mirror are CONSIDERED very
recneIcne. as .heysnave not YET Deen
REPRODUCED lor tne trade tnose VINO are
lortunaoe enough 10 possess them are
very PROUD Oh them.
brass Trimmings are growing lhto Ia
Vor as KNOBS ana ornaments on furniture.
Dainty caro- cases Oh french manuIac,
lure are IN white satln with hand-painted
designs.
woe. satchet powder Is qulited into
ehG oacks oi luXurious arm chalrs.
loweis are now emproloered win
am'-indeiiiDie INK oeing quite
OUT Oh uate.
tollet purposes.
rape may pc thorougniy renovated ~
prusnlng all the DUST from the materlaf,