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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
LADY RANDOLPH CHURCHILL.

Lord Randolph took no part in the canvass
personally. He remained in London, at
tending TO his duties as Indian secretary.
But his beautiful, dashing wife went down
to Woodstock, rode in her carriage about
among the voters, appealed to them, cajoled
them and fiattered them till they came troop
ing under the pink banner, Lord Randolph's
color. She had such winning ways that she
just charmed the heart out of the stubby
old British voters. and they had to give her
votes, whether they wanted to or not To
counteract her witching influence the oppo-
sition secured feminine assistance, too. The
canvass became a real ladies' political cam
paign.
Two maidens of NEWMAN college, In
plain, long, slim white dresses, with stiff
white straw hats, electioneered for the Lib
eral side. The women addressed the meet
ings and committees. They canvassed pub
lie houses and drinking saloons. In brief,
whatever man dared women dared In the
electioneering line in that remarkable cam
vass. But two upright aud downright blunt
English maidens however pretty and wise,
were no match for Yankee finesse On cleo
tion day Lady Randolph decorated the very
dogs and cats with pink ribbons She had
secured two lovelyrgirls TO help her earlier
in the canvass On the afternoon Of the
election day, Friday, july 3, a correspond
emit telegraphed:
81 have visited each OF tho six polling
booths during the day. Everywhere the
hedges and houses, the oven and horses, the
dogs and cats were adorned with some pink
emblem. Everywhere met Lady Churchill
and her sister, each dressed in pink SILK
driving a tandem cart, with two diminutive
grooms seated behind waving pink bags, the
whole affair realizing the old English phrase
of the pink of perfection.
All these sweet smiles and cajolery carried
the day The dauntless Yankee girls titled
English husband wa, returned by ajorlty
more than twice as great as that by which
he was elected last time. A local committee
man said ''rhe unexpected majority Is due
entirely to Lady Churchill's tact and win
ming ways.
In the evening an immense throng gath
cred in front of the Bear hotel All wore
pink ribbons, flowers, and pink favors They
shouted and roared themselves hoarse.
cheering for Lord Churchill and his bonufE-
full wife In response Lady Churchill and
her husbands sister, Lady Curzon, appeared
on the balcony and bowel their thanks.
The American lady even made a cute little
speech to her constituents. She said:
Men OF Woodstock: / thank you from
the bottom of my heart for returning my
husband for the third time.n
In the morning Of the election day, Lady
Churchill decorated with pink flags the aims
house gate just outside OF Blenheim, near
Woodstock. This gate is historic II was
erected in l747 by the first Duchess of MARI
borough that intrepid Sarah OF whom his
tory tells. The present Duke OF Mari
borough is Liberal in politics.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25

Mr.. Robert Garrett, President OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
was improving his handsome resi-
dence on Mount Vernon Place, Bal.
timore, and started a new bay win
dow which projected further over
the sidewalk than is allowable by
law. Mr.. Henry James, a wealthy
citizen, whose residence adjoins that
of Mr.. Garrett, complained that the
projected improvement would cut
off light from his house and brought
suit to compel Mr.. Garrett to refrain
from exceeding the legal limit. Mr..
Garrett kept bis men at work and
the building was finished, but on
Monday Judge Duffy decided that
Mr.. james was entitled to the rights
given him by law, and Signed a de-
cree ordering the removal of the oh
jectional bay window. The suit has
been the subject of considerable talk
and Mr.. Garrett is the loser by nrOb.
ably $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
SAM JONESISMS.


God won't keep a young lady pious
who has her waist encircled seven
times a week by the arms of spider
legged dude.
Some of you little sinners are sit.
ting around here waiting for saliva
ton to strike you as it did st. Paul.
Snowbirds waiting to be hit with a
cannon ball. Goo adjusts His am
munitiOn to the size of man He is
after. Mustard seed shot will do for
you.
Sow billiards, reap fools. Sow cards,
reap gamblers. Sow whisky, reap
drunkards. Sow germans, reap
spider legs.
The dude looks as if be was melt
ed and poured into his pants.
There's many fellow with white.
wash brush trying to clean upa little
before he goes to God.
Many men think the people don't
know that they are gamblers, but
they do. You wear fine clothes, and
look like gentleman, and think
people don't know what you are
But you don't find the town full OF
greenies, You big old fool you.
Some men are feeling all right,
because all their boys are girls but
the first thing You know, the devil
will pack off a drunken son in law
on You. He couldn't do anything
worse than that if he had thousand
years to work up bad thing.
There is not a man in Chattanooga
who doesn't have family prayers that
has got as much religion as a goat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
COMMANDMENTS.

In reply to an inquiry, the Buffa-
10 Courier thus explains the mean
ing of Commencement:
A correspondent asks the Courier
to enlighten HIM concerning the
origin ofthe word commencement
as used in reference to the annual
closing exercises of schools and col,
leges. The word really has no ref.
erence to the closing exercises of a
term, and its use when no degrees
are conferred is a bit of pretension.
Commencement is the day an Ameri-
can college grants its degrees, and il
formerly came at the beginning Of the
scholastic gear, instead Of at the close.
Until within y few years-and il h
indeed still the case in some institu.
tiOns-a trace of this remained in
the custom of closing the work Of
the graduating class several weeks
before commencement. At one col
lege 1t was pleasant recreation of
the seniors, thus relieved ofthe duty
of longer attending recitations and
prayer, to idle about their windows
and shout to the lower classmen who
went scurrying past in response to
the college bell an inquiry as to
whether that bell was ringing for
fire. At Yale until comparatively
recent times the exercises of the
graduating class ceased on presenta,
ton day, when the men were formal
ly presented to the president for
graduation by some member of the
faculty. They babe each other fare
well that afternoon, only STEW of
them appearing some six weeks af-
terward OH commencement day to
take part in the exercises. The de-
grees were conferred on the others
in their absence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
Forty wears AGO. David Gambl,

Forty years ago, David Gamble,
q wealthy farmer near Emmittsburg,
Md, made coffin, in which he slept
every night, he said, as constant re.
minder that death is always near. His
desire to impress this fact upon him
self was owing to the sudden death
of his wife, a lady of thirty, who was
killed by heart disease just before
he made the coffin. They had been
to ball, and after returning home
retired to bed. Fifteen minutes lat.
er Mr.. Gamble found that his wife
was dead. The shock was believed
to have unsettled his reason. He
would get into it early at night and
pull the lid up until only his face was
exposed to view. One day he had a
travelling photographer take q view
of him as he lay in the coffin. This
picture he had framed and hung over
the dining room mantlepiece. Mon
day night he retired at the usual
hour, but when the servant called
him next morning 1t was found that
he was dead. The body was not
disturbed and was buried as it was
found. Mr.. Gamble therefore liter.
ally prepared himself for the grave,
even to the arrangement of his
shroud. He was man OF far-reach-
ing charitableness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
LEONARD JEROME.

This old-time Wall street Spectator and
political leader during the war was supposed
to be distinguished enough ON his own &C
count. But 1t is not too much 10 say that
he is now chiefly lnown as the father Of
Lady Randolph Churchill. He Is in Eng
land at present, where be spends most Of his
time. During the day Of the election at
Woodstock he was down at that picturesque
place. watching the various polling places
with interest His daughters electioneerine
schemes amused him greatly Mr. jerome
has three daughters married to Englishmen.
When Miss Jennie welded Lord Churchill,
1t is said the father settled on her SOS 600 q
year for life 1t IL the rental of the old
Union League club house ON Twenty-sixth
street, New York. Another daughters hus-
band, Mr.. Fruin, has large business interests
at Superior, near Duluth, MINI. Mr.
Jerome made his vast fortune specializing In
stocks in Wall street. But the old gentle
man is proudest Of bis titled son-in-law.
That Is all well enough perhaps Yet there
Is such thing as carrying this spirit toe
far. In some circles in the United States
there is a toadyism and funkeying TO
English ways that Is disgusting TO every
honest American.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
w. VA, SATURDAY, July 25, 1885.

ln6 ludG ue WiSDeu me 10 cultivate
her acquaintance, intimating that
she was very pleasant creature. l
did not wish to marry just then,
and had notion that she was CON-
ing to capture me, so | ran away
from this girl-this Beatrice Larton
and by this time 1 hope she will have
returned to her native city, Chicago"
Raising my eyes, l saw that my
companion had risen and was lean
ing on the chair, looking very pale.
| quickly asked if she were i'll, bnt
instead of replying, she went on with
my story where / had left off.
49," she said, you wish to es-
cape from this woman as you call
her. Then,n she added in a sneer-
ing tone, "iet me tell me yon there
was no love lost, for this woman
did not 60 to New York city. She
also heard that she was to be sought
after in marriage and came to this
place to get out of the way"
A vague suspicion crossed my
mind.
How do you know all this ! 1t
is impossible that she is here"
Not at all impossible, Mr.. Des-
mond. for | am the identical Miss
Beatrice Lorton, whom you ran away
from and whom you met against
your will. Quite coincidence, is it
not ?" and she burst out laughing.
was so astounded that / abruptly
left her, and it was some weeks be-
fore spoke to her again. When /
found the opportunity Iimplored her
pardon for the harsh names l had
called her and she only pardoned me
because | had saved her life.
Some weeks after this while walk
ing through deep wood l came
across her on a bench reading "a book.
All Mr.. Desmond, it seems as
though we meet wherever we 60" |
sat down without u word and sud
denly broke out after pause
Miss Lorton, is it not strange that
we should meet despite our desper-
ate efforts to escape one another 1t
seems as though we were destined
for one another"
81 do not understand your mean.
ing Mr.. Desmond please speak
plainer," she said with repressed ex-
citement.
i will speak plainer," l exclaim.
ed, in a sudden frenzy Of my
passion. e. have loved you from
the first moment rescued you from
death. love you, and my heart is
in your hand, to crush it, to prize it
as you WILL"
She hung her head, and l took the
old maxim for my motto, that " 81.
lence means CONSENT" and poured
forth the eloquence of love into her
ears.
"My life is yours you have saved
me from death, and | give myself to
you, as l hope to be true and low
ing wife,"
That was all. That ended my ro-
nance, and as | write these few lines
Mrs. Oliver Desmond sits beside me,
the woman" whom l met by chance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
Only Fraefians of Lives.

How many persons live only a fraction ofthe
average human lif: because they neglect TO
take the commonest precautions against sick
ness. 1t is disease in Its maturity that kills,
and maturity implies growth. A slight indis-
position is usually sighted. They who avail
know 1t to be efficacious In chronic cases OF
disease, but the process of cure is far easier
one II 1t Is used in early stages of dyspepsia
malarial disease, rheumatism, constipation
and liverderangement. Let those who would
avoid the Peril which even the most potent
remedies cannot avert, steer clear of the rock
upon which SO many constitutions split-an
under appreciation of the danger of negle
1t will not DO to omit care and recourse TO
medicine when health Is affected Ii debili-
tated, or nervous, or dyspeptic take 10 for
granted you are in want of a remedy, use the
BitterH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
18th DAY OF AUGUST, 1855
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of James w. Day, de-
ceased.
In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Court of the County of Berkeley, made
in cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of the said James w. Day, to
the payment of his debts, you are requir-
ed to present your claims against the es-
tate of the said James w. Day, for adiu-
dication to John 7. Picking, Commission
er. at his office in the said County, on or
before the
18th DAY OF AUGUST, 1885.
Witness, S. HI. Martin, Clerk of said
Court, this 18th day of July, 1885.
S. Fl. MARTIN, Clerk
July 18th. 1885. aug15
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25

aJohnny, it would be good thing
for You to remember in life that we
never get anything in this world il
we don't ask for it," g Yes, we do,
pa p answered Johnny, promptly
/" | got a licking in school to day, and
you can bet / didn't ask for it,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
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POETRY.
AT THE MARRIAGE.

TILL DEATH US PART
True and constant to the end,
As wife and dearest friend,
Pledged is here my heart and hand.
One we are, till death us part,
Where thou goest, / abide
Thee to love whate 'er betide.
EVER THINE.
Ever thine, my winsone bride,
All my care, delight and pride:
Death may come, but love will stay
Growing to the perfect day
Sweet the bands in life for those
Who may look beyond its close.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25

Doctor, my daughter seems to be
going blind, and she's just getting
ready for her wedding, tool Oh,
dear me, what is to be done ~ "Let
her go right on with the wedding,
madame, by all means. If anything
can open her eyes, marriage will.u
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25

A man should never doubt the
possibility of getting quart of whis.
key into pint flask when he has
seen how his wife can get No.
foot into a No. 4 shoe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
An American Titled Lady In English
Politics

Politics
American women have long been promi-
lent in English society as professional beau
les and otherwise. But it has besn left for
he daughter of Leonard Jerome of New
York, to show our British brethren what
Yankee girl can accomplish in English
)clitics.
Lord Randolph Churchill ) nrnger brother
VI tie Duke of Marlborough, is secretary Of
tate for India in the new or Tory cabinet.
He was also candidate for reelection to
he house of commons from the borough Of
Woodstock. BY courtesy. In England, when
|. member of the cabinet is . candidafe for
collection to the house it IS customary to
ct him be returned without opposition. The
foung and aggressive Tory, Lord Churchill,
however, is heartily disliked politically by
many of his Liberal and Radical constituents
It Woodstock. 1t was therefore somewhat
rashly resolved to put up against him
Liberal candidate. Mr. Corrie Grant
This wrought on the feelings of Lord Ran
iolph's wife to such a degree that she re-
solved to enter the field herself, and secure
her husbands reelection Lady Churchill
was Miss Jennie Jerome, Of New York, a
girl of great beauty and high spirit She IS
q slender, graceful brunette. and has been
married only some seven years
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-07-25
Miscellaneous.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONER OFFICE.
Martinsburg, July 9Th, 1885.
II. N. Deatrick Admir- of James W.
Day, deceased.
VS.. PLAINTIFF.
Mary A. Day, widow of said James w.
Day, decd, George W. C. Day. J. w.
L. Day, Bette M. Day, Anna Fl. Day.
Edgar A. Day, (the last three named
being infants G. w. Doll their guard
ian as Item, John III. Potter and E. s.
Troxell, trustees, defendants.
You are hereby notified that have fix
cd upon the
18th DAY OF AUGUST, 1885,
to audit and take proof of all liens or
debts which may exist against the estate
of said James w. Day, decd, in The order
of their priorities, and ascertain and re-
port the value and annual rental value
of the realty in the bill and proceedings
mentioned, and any other matters which
may be deemed pertinent or required by
any of the parties interested required
to be taken by the decree of Berkeley
Circuit Court, rendered on the 18th day
of April, 1885, in chancery suit depend
ing in said court in which you are parties,
plaintiffs and defendants ; at which time
and place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand, as Commission
er in Chancery of the said Court, the day
and year first aforesaid.
]. T. PICKING, Com'r.
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National Republican., 1885-04-18

F st., south side, ut the S. W. cor. of 18th st.
II. W., pit. lot %, So. 25i, Margaret Butler TO
Caleb {. willard, $4,000
X st., north side bet. N. Cap. and list n. e. lots
1Si and 1856, Arms q Saunders sub. of SO. 67i,
Lorn NJ. Saunders to Richmond A. Null
lowny, $500.
II st., north side, bet 9TH and 9Th II. W., lots Al
and ~, J. NJ. Varnum's (executor) sub. OF
SO. 1856. James NJ. Varnum, executor to Cary
A. Bone, 81, 400.
II ST., north side, bet 9TH and 9th n. w, lots 43
and "A, J. NJ. Varnum's sub. ofsq. 4S5, James
NJ. varnum, executor, to Sarah A. Brereton,
S3,0s750.
N. 9. ave-, north side, A St, south side, bet.
Sth and 9th 8. e., lot 6. ID. b. Grofs sub. OF So.
92l. Diller b. Croft to John Renehan, $1,000.
7th st.. west side, bet. Pa. ave. and G st. s., O.,
pit. lot 10, so. S13, Georgianna Raybold TO
Edith NJ. Mangum, SO.
ii st., north side. at the n. C. cor. OF Vt. ave,
lot 4, so. 2l0, Laura Nowcomb CT al. to Robt.
n. Morris CT al, S.
COUNTY.
Ivy City, lot is, sec s. Mary J. Snowden TO
Maggie McShechy, $500