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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

While democratic patriots for
place are finding fault that more de-
capitations do not take place, it is
an actual fact that never in the his
tory of the government have remov-
ais been made so rapidly, about one
every four minutes being the aver
age for each working day OF seven
hours.
The President insists that he in
tends to adhere to his promises as
to civil service and all fair men be.
lieve he is honest, but those under
him are welding his axe and heads
are fallingmore rapidly than ever
known under any administration.
Whether the changes are wise or
for the best interest of the people, is
being asked by even democratic pa
pers, and still the so called purists,
the civil service reformers per SC pre-,
tend to appear perfectly satisfied.
George William Curtis, Carl Schurz
and the New York Times, all keep
quiet, and as silence gives consent
must acquiesce in what is being
done, but it is said that Mr.. Cleve-
land is getting rather FESTIVE and is
occasionally asking whether he
or his subordinates are running
the machine. A few months will
develope the true condition of affairs
for with the assembling of Congress
there will be definite position taken
by the President, and those who
are not with him will show their
hands against him. Then the mus.
ic will begin and it will be by full
band and not a handfull of anne
teurs.- Washington Cor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

Reports from the Bright tobacco
belts of Virginia and North Corolina
indicate that the crop is failure.
A long drouth has done the damage.
A boiler in Foble's soap factory,
at Louisville, KY, exploded. Ed.
ward Earnest, the engineer. was kill
ed and his body blown into a creek
fifty feet distant.
Near Mound City, ILL.,, the boiler in
a saw mill belonging to James
Bartieson exploded, killing Robert
Mcintyre, engineer; injuring Owen
Marris. Portions of McIntyre's
body were found hanging to trees in
the vicinity.
Bismarck is investigating the
movement of French troops in
Morocco. AS the French schemes
would be damaging to Spain's In
terests in Morocco Spain is reassured
by Bismarck's action of the frendshid
of Germany. s
The citizens Of Palermo, Sicily, are
panic-stricken on accounted cholera.
Seventy deaths occurred there in
twenty -four hours. A transport
ship has arrived at Marseilles from
Tonquin, bringing French troops.
Fourteen of the soldiers died from
cholera on the voyage.
A party of colored men broke into
the Howard county, Nd, Jail at an
early hour last Friday moring.
18th, and Selling Nicholas Snowden,
colored, took him out aud hung him.
He was charged with a criminal as
sault on little girl.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
Bringing it Home Mildly.

An exchange describes the per-
Torrance Of the ladies at skating
rink in the following ridiculous man
ner. 1t is evident that no lady is
open TO such reflection at her
home. If parents do not allow such
conduct at home, and the young
folks would not think of practicing
it there, how much more out of place
is 1t at the public Kinks. Ii such
conduct reforms drunkards, as those
who see and know so much claim,
there will never be a drunkard re-
formed in christian home. Should
children be sent to the public Kinks
to perform for the reformation OF a
drunkardg Charity begins at home.
Those who seek the danger, shall
perish in it.
Lying on the left side: "My
heart is at thy feet"
Lying on the right side: q have
money i'll the bank"
Standing on your nose: IL have
no objection to a mother-in-law.o
Jumping on your skates: "I'm-
afraid | can't trust YOU"
Lying on your back: assist
me-"
One leg in the air means: Catch
me.p
Two legs in the air means: "Mash-
ed"
One skate in your mouth "Crush
ed again."
Hitting Oh the back of your head
with your heel: /" am gone"
Suddenly placing yonr legs hori-
zontally OIL the floor like the letter
V indicates, +" l am paralyzed."
Punching your neighbors in the
stomach with your left foot: Pm
on to Your little game"
A backward flip Of the heels and
sudden cohesion of the knees to the
floor indicates "May | dance the
next music. with you y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

TITUsvILLE, Sep. 22.-The big
tent of Barnum's Circus was blown
down at this place to-day during a
performance, and there ensued an
extraordinary panic attended with
many accidents and personal injuries.
The canvas is very large, being over
326 feet long by 16S wide, and I'M
der it was collected an audience
largely composed of women and chill
dren, perhaps 10000 in all. The
exhibition was almost over when
the accident occurred.
The people under the tent cut
their way out with knives and extri-
Gated others by that means. When
orderwas partly restored the ground
was found to be strewn with hats,
shoes, bonnets, shawls, and other ar
ticles of apparel. Fashionable hats
and fine gowns were ruined by hun
dreds- The struggle of the thous-
ands, young and old, to find shelter
and obtain carriages to reach home
was pitiful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

Thirteen years ago Thomas Hub.
bell, farmer, residing in Monclova
township, Ohio, was supposed to
have died and was buried. A few
years ago his friends received a let
ter, signed in the dead mans name,
saying he is alive and would soon
visit them. Recently second let
ter of the same character was re.
ceived. This caused and examin-
alton of the grave and the casket
was found to be empty. An explain
alton of the mystery is said to be
that the grave was robbed and the
body sent to a medical college in
Michigan. 1t was then discovered
that the man was not dead, but his
mind being affected by disease, he
could give no information concern.
ing his friends; and was placed in
an asylum, where he subsequently
recovered. A brother of the resur-
rected man has gone to Michigan to
investigate the matter. The widow
of Mr.. Hubbell married again sew
en- years ago,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

"The tendency oflife's experiences
is to cynicism," said Mr.. George w.
Childs the other day. "Probably
every man who has been exposed to
the shafts of malice can truthfully
say that he has found his bitterest
enemy to be the man upon whom he
once conferred his choicest favors.
Still it's a foolish man who would
let the ingratltude of one or one
dozen men render him callous to all
the rest of the world. have had a
good deal of experience among men,
and, as result of my observation,
| say that he who gives himself over
to malice and ingratitude always
comes to poor end; give him time
to run his course, and he will de-
stroy himself."-PresS.
ooh my poor pOstoffice !'-LG.
ment Of the Wild Woman of Berke
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

The Bourbon campaign in Virgin,
ia is tagging, and its managers have
a notion that they can put life into
it by a visit of the President to
Richmond. Mr.. Cleveland has been
appealed to and has more than half
promised to go down to the late
Confederate Capital and do what
he can to whoop things up for Gen'l
Fitzhugh Lee. Judging from the
hurrah made over Gen'l Lee at Mr..
Cleveland's Inauguration, and the
comparatively little applause given
the President, it would seem that if
Gen1 Lee cannot rouse enthusiasm
among the unterrified in the Old
Dominion certainly Mr.. Cleveland
cannot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
STATE NEWS.

A number of capitalists are 60
ingsto erect large hotel at Black
water Falls, along the West Va.
Central Railroad. The place is very
picturesque and romantic. There
is good fishing and plenty of bears
and deers in the surrounding noun
tains.
At the recent state fair at Wheel
ing, Captain Matthew Blair Rowe,
of Fredericks burg, carried off all the
first premiums and three of the sec.
ond on Jersey cattle, amounting to
1906; also, prizes on seventeen coops
of poultry amounting to $50.
"Nick . MADEIRA, of Martinsburg,
has been bounced by the Cleveland
administration, and an defective"
partisan by the name of Montague,
of Harper's Ferry, put in his place as
gauger at the Martinsburg distil-
lery. Nick was brave soldier in
Capt. Thompson's company, and
was promoted to the position of first
lieutenant early in the service. He
was captured and confined in Libby
prison for several months.-Moryaa-
toicn Post.
1t seems that in old Virginia as in
West Virginia the democrats are in
clined to misappropriate or tamper
with the school fund. The Rich
mond Wing says that sin nine
years, from 1871, the bourbons d.
yerted S1,540.O00 from the schools
all the time denying it with oaths
and pretended demonstrations to
the contrary. Now, since January
1, 1884, they have already cOntriyed
to divert over 100000 on a fresh
account" West Virginians know
ing the record that democrats are
making in our own State can read
lily believe this.-State Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

While the editor of the Statesman
was absent this week, it sclown-edi-
tor had full sway and in keeping
with his dudealistic majesty, gave
us one of the most wonderful edi.
torial productions Of the age. 1t
should be classed as the eleventh
wonder. of the world,-the Martins
burg Postotfice being the tenth in
that direction. If "reportD so ex-
cites mans conscience, there must
be ground for truth somewhere, or a
sensitive memory ON the past and
an earnest longing for days gone
by. Our OK was not gored that
time, but the believing in Cuffey's
Blackstone circle was both loud and
deep, and will be prolonged this
week from the other end of the
horn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 1885.
THE TURK MUST GO.


The suddenness of the march OF
events in Roumelia conveys the
idea that all had been arranged be-
forehand. The very provinces OF
Turkey whose revolt a few years ago
set all Europe into a blaze of war.
now rise and throw off their allegl-
ance to the Sultan, and are quietly
annexed to another province that
had been liberated some years ago.
The real results of the Russo-Turk-
jsh war are now accomplishing
themselves without any of the dip.
lomatic humbugs that Lord Bea.
consfeld called sspeace with honor"
The indications are that at the
meeting of the Car and the Emper-
or of Austria some weeks ago. and
that the Emperor of Austria had with
the Emperor of Germany some
weeks previously-which, by the
way, chad no political significance
all the preliminaries were arrang
ed for the partition of the estates Of
the Sultan. Roumania and Bulgaria
united are, perhaps,to get Roumelia
and then Austria is to gobble uI
Herzegovina, Bosnia and Seryia
AS soon as the Bulgarian troops en-
tered Eastern Roumelia the Prince
of Servia fastened to Vienna by the
first express train. The dispatches
ofthis morning say that he has re
turned to Belgrade.
I Yet, there seems to be no excite
,ment in England, France, Germany
or Italy. Matters seem to be allow.
ed to take their natural course. The
Turk is now more than ever sthe
sick man. of Europe. He has beer
propped up by England and France
for many years, but now comes the
beginning of the end. England has
had enough trouble in the Soudan
and in Afghanistan, and France in
China, to make them somewhat less
warlike than of yore; and so the
great powers OF Eastern Europe
think the time ripe for finishing NJ
the business. What is to be done
with ConstanGinople is not, perhaps
settled yet; but it does seem settled
that the Turk must go.-Americaa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
There is man in Delaware who

There is man in Delaware who
is not happy. He lives at Bridge
vile. Soon after the administration
took charge Of things, he set about
to be appointed postmaster. He
was strongly backed, and, notwith-
standing that there were two other
applicants in the field, his prospects
were so good that he considered him.
self as good as appointed. On the
strength of this confidence, he GOT
married, and went off on wedding
tour, intending to return just about
the time his commission arrived.
He had a good time, and as soon as
he got back he went to the post
office. AS he anticipated, the com
mission came, but sad to relate, it
was made out in the name of an.
other man, and the confident appli-
cant went sorrowfully home appre.
ciating the truth of the words, soft
expectation fails when most it prom
iseth.n- American
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

HARRIsoNBURG, VA, September
18-The Sheridan Veterans arrived
here this morning from Winchester
and marched direct to Woodbine
Cemetery. The people from the sur
rounding country and this place also
gathered at the cemetery. The
Confederate Veterans met and well
coined the Union men. The ex-
erclses were very impressive.
Chaplain Whittimore offered prayer,
and Gen. Rhodes, of Rhode Island,
made an address. The graves of the
Confederate soldiers were then
strewn with flowers by the Sheridan
Veterans. From the cemetery the
veterans marched to the Courthouse
Square, when they were formally
welcomed by Mayor Bryan. General
Rhodes responded presenting j. w.
Blair, chairman ofthe reception CON-
mittee, and Mayor Bryan, with
handsome gold medals. Judge John
Pail also spoke. The veterans then
started in for a days sport, and
every one appeared to enjoy the reun-
ion heartily. A shooting match
resulted in victory for the Winches-
ter Confederate Veterans over Sheri-
dams boys, and another match be-
tween the Harrisonburg Guards and
Sheridan Veterans was not finished.
A dinner was served in Court House
Square, after which there were mum
Der of bright speeches. The Sheri-
dan men returned to Winchester.
Winchester, VA, September Is
The New England Veterans re-
turned from Harrisonburg this eve
ming, highly pleased with their trip
and marched Immediately to Camp
Russell, where Vermont took charge
of the campfire exercises. There
was a liberal supply of fireworks,
and the exhibition was a very brilll-
ant one. Speeches by Northern and
Southern men were listened to with
great interest, and frequentapplause
greeted each speaker. The Win
chester rife team won the trophy.
A solid silver cannon was given
Colonel Hill, of Boston. Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee, ho was expected to deliv
er an address to the veterans here
to morrow, has written that his poll.
teal engagements will not permit of
his coming.
PORTSMOUTH, o., September Is.
The reunion of the army Of West
Virginia closed to-day with a process
sion, followed by grand campfire
in a grove near bv. Gen. II. p.
Kennedy was among those present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

PREsBYTERY.-The Presbytery of
Winchester met in Gerardstown on
the 10th inst. The opening sermon
was preached by Rev. DR.. Hopkins, of
Charlestown. All the ministers of
the Presbytery were present ex-
cept three, two of whom were detain-
ed at home by sickness in their con-
gregations. Nearly all the churches
were represented by ruling Elders.
Two names of ministers were enrolled
as members of this Presbytery: Rev.
j. HI. Moore from the Presbytery, of
Louisville, KY, to take charge of the
Berryville church, and Rev. j. S.
Foulk, of Delaware, to take charge of
Oakland Church, in Garet county,
Md.
The reports Of the various churches
show encouraging progress. One
new church has been organized since
the spring meetings of the Presbytery
at Elk Garden, Mineral county, w.
Va, consisting of seventeen members;
the field is a promising one, and the
church will doubtless grow rapidly.
Iteresting verbal reports were receiv-
ed from Revs. j. w. Walkup and j.
4uNlIuShWdl III ICSdlo W uIlclE u61uS
of labor. More men are badly need
ed. "Who will be workers ?o An
important movement has been made
by the Presbytery in the interest of
Sunday School work, by the appoint
ment of the last Presbytery, Sabbath,
School conventions were directed to
be held in different places, each to
comprise the schools lying contiguous.
A very interesting meeting has been
held in the Louden st. Church, Win
chester, with marked success. It is
intended to hold similar meetings in
the territory of Jefferson, Berkeley
and Morgan counties, either in Octob-
er Or November.
There were devotional services held
in the church twice each day during
the meeting of the Presbytery, at
which very large and attentive con-
gregations were present. The people
of Gerardstown always know how to
entertain Presbytery, and this time,
they seemed to excel even them
selves.
The Presbytery will hold its next
meeting at Berryville, Va, in April
1886. The adjournment took place on
Saturday night, and was followed on
Sunday by communion services, at
which time, several names We're en-
rolled as members of the church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

The latest swindler, who wants the
farmer to oblige him by singing
something, is the man with remon-
STRANGE against heavy taxes. The
signature, OF course, is destined to
turn up later on at the business end
OF a promissory note. The best way
for farmers to demonstrate against
heavy taxes is to support capable
and honest men for local offices with.
out regard to their views of national
politics.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
Happy Thought in the NIoht.

For years Mr.. Jas. R. Ackley, of 1876
West Fayette street, Baltimore, had saf-
fered with neuralgia SO that he could
hardly sleep. But he writes, lone night
| was suffering very much, and the
thought struck me that Browns Iron
Bitters would do me some good, and
perhaps cure me. 1t was a happy
thought, and to my great joy it has en-
tirely cured me after using two bottles
After three months have had no return
of the symptoms. I cheerfully recon-
mend it as the best tonic I have ever
used. :" Neuralgia sufferers take the
hint
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
An End to Bone scrapino.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says: " Having received SO much bene-
fit from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty
to let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years ; my doctors told me would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputat-
ed. used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is sound
and well.
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle. and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c.
per box by E. G. Williams & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

The New York Republicans noml-
mated Ira Davenport for governor,
General Carr for lieutenant govern
or, Arson S. Wood for secretary of
state, James w. Wadsworth for
comptroller, Major Charles Ulrich
for state treasurer, and Edward B.
Thomas for attorney general.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
Republicans are encouraged b

Republicans are encouraged by
the prospects in New York, Ohio
and Virginia. In all these States
the utmost harmony prevails, there
is no dissention and every true re-
publican sees the necessity for earn
est work and they ure putting it in
with will. With a fair count in
Virginia these three States will be
recorded as Republican iii Novem-
Der.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
The President Wednesday sent to

The President Wednesday sent to
Mr.. Dorman b. Eaton, chairman of
the Civil Service Commission, long
letter, setting forth his views and
policy in relation to the Civil Ser.
vice law and accepting Mr.. Eaton's
resignation, to take effect November
LIST. In his letter the President
states that he and all the members
OF his Cabinet are strongly in favor
OF civil service reform.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

Hagerstown puts in a claim to have
the person, who enlisted iu the I'm
ion army during the late war at the
most youthful age. He is Joseph
Futterer, who claims that he enlisted
in the Second Regiment, U. S. Cav
airy, when only Ii years, / month
and % days old and served for three
years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26
An Important Discovery

The most important Discovery is that
which brings the most good to the great
est number. DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Coughs, and Colds,
Will preserve the health and save life,
and is a priceless boon to the afflicted.
Not only does it positively cure consump-
ton, but Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Hoarseness, and all affections of
the Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at
IT you doubt this, get Trial Bottle Free
at E. G. Williams & Bros Drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26


MARTIN STREET NoTEs.-A MUS
ance,-the "mud," on the pavement
at the foundation of the New South
ern Methodist Church. The city
Fathers should cast their eyes over
this way and see that no such nuisance
remains where ladies have to cross
daily. If contractors were held ac-
countable for such obstruction of the
it would soon be remedied.
Mrs. Harm is having her residence
on College Street, between Martin
and Burke, repaired. Messrs. Small
& Co., are doing the work.
Mr.. Chas. Miller, of Gerardstown,
is shipping apples, via the Cumber-
land Valley Road to Harrisburg, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

lightning struck Frank Raynor's
large barn in Lancaster, N. T., set.
ting fire toit. Several head of cat
tie persisted. Other buildings in the
vicinity were also struck by light.
ming.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

Mark w. Townsend, a school
teacher, residing near Hurricane,
Wis, killed his wife. She was
twenty years old. After the mur.
der Townsend took his baby in his
arms, walked to the village and gave
himself up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

Consolation indiscreetly passed
upon as when we are sufficiently I'M
der affection, only serves to increase
our pain and to render our grief
more poignant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-26

THE HERALD has the largest bona
fide circulation OF any paper published
ina the eastern end OF this State. and a
town circulation equal to that of tho
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open 10 tho public.