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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. Geo. Fayman, a native of Shep-
herdstown and resident of Wash
ington since 1851, died last Saturday
aged Sc. He was formerly connected
with the Treasury Department secret
service, and for Is years past served
in the railway mail. He was more
over an inventor of some note-the P.
0. Department having adopted sever
al of his patents.
The many readers of the Free Press
will learn with regret of the death at
his home in this county, on the 18th
instant, of Mr.. Henry W. Castleman,
in the Gath year of his age. On the
Saturday proceeding his death (Dec-
grafton Day. he was in Charlestown-
bearing testimony to the heroism of
the soldiers inferred in the cemeteries,
among whom he might remember
many who had enjoyed the hospitali-
ty of his home in the days that Htried
mems souls" His death has created
a void not easily filled in the COM
munity in which he has lived, re-
spected and esteemed, for many
years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
NO EXAMINATION FOR HIM.

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Among
the applicants for examination for
appointment as pos tai inspectors was
a man from Baltimore-a giant of a
fellow, three feet across theshoulders.
He was handed a list Of questions
on entering the civil service examina.
tiOn-rOom.
!. "What do you want me to do with
this 7" he asked.
Answer those questions" said
Professor Gregory.
Must | answer those questions
in order to get the Office ~
Certainly"
Well, now I'll be if do.
I've been Democrat ever since I
was born, and if I've got to go
through all this rigmarole to get a
little office, I'll get along without
the Office" and he turned on his heel
and left.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
HEDGEsvILLE.

Rev. G. w. Hobbs will preach in
the NJ. E. Church, at this place, Sab
bath evening, June 28th, at p. m.
There will be Children's Day SER
vices held in the M. E. Church at
Hedgesville, consisting of music, reci-
tations and responsive reading, July
9th, beginning at 1890 O'Clock a. M,
to which all are invited.
Mr.. James Slaughter, our boss car
penter, is greatly adding to the looks
of the village by erecting new dwell
ling opposite the town spring, of mod
ern Improvement with mansard roof.
j. H. Miller is engaged in tearing
down the old building adjoining his
store room, in order to erect new
building of modern style, which will
add greatly to the looks of town
square.
If the village had few more enter
prising men, such as Messrs. Slaugh-
ter and Miller, our cozy little village
would become one of the most attrac-
tive places within the county, which
would induce people from the city to
come and enjoy the fine cool breezes
and drink of our cool water, gushing
forth from the mountain slope. ANON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

The members of the Gladstone
ministry delivered up the seals OF
Office to the Queen, and the members
of Salisbury's cabinet in turn receiv-
ed them. Gladstone read in the
House of Commons his letter to Sal
isbury, which, while assuring gener-
al support of the Liberals, made no
specific pledges.
A few days ago Mr.. Fl. NJ. Kearns
and Miss Lille Nichols, of Point of
Rocks, left home, pretending that
they were going to Island Park to a
picnic. Instead, they went to Ha-
gerstown and were quietly married.
The proceeding constituted a great
surprise to their numerous friends.
Private advices from Berlin state
that Emperor William is worse. He
cannot talk nor listen to the reading
of reports, nor do the least work
without fits of somnolency, which
are most frequent during the day,
while at night he is restless.
The Prohibition State Convention
in session at Grafton, w. Va, We'd
nesday split, and a third of the Con-
vention, mostly Republicans, with
drew, while the remainder adopted
a resolution declaring the necessity
of a third party in West Virginia.
Mary Kleman, in Jail in Chicago
on the charge of attempting to poi
son her sisters family at Rose Hill,
near that city, who was reported to
have confessed the crime charged,
and also that she had killed by poi
son her father, mother and sister In
Dubuque, denies that she made such
a confession. The Jail physician
thinks she is sane, but in a state of
nervous excitement that renders her
irresponsible for her statements.
By the first of next month every
iron and steel mill in Pittsburg and
vicinity, with one exception, will be
using natural gas as a fuel. This
will reduce the consumption of coal
3S, 100000 bushels per annum, or one
seventh of the yearly output of the
region tributary to Pittsburg. 1t
will also throw out of employment
thousands Of firemen, coal-heavers,
and ash-haulers employed in the
mills,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
INSTITUTE RESOLUTIONS.

The Berkeley County Teachers Insti-
tute closed last week, after adopting the
following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The teachers or Free Schools
of Berkeley County, West Virginia, in
institute assembled in Martinsburg,
Berkeley County, w. Va, June 15-19th,
1886, believe the following subjects Of
sufficient importance for the considera-
ton of those interested in Free Schools
and for the general good OF the Free
School System Of w. Va, therefore be it
Resolved, That we the teachers of the
Free Schools in Berkeley County, w.
Va, on account of having to teach 20
days for school month. being greater
number of school days than there is in
each of the (12) twelve months consecu
lively, do hereby petition and appeal to
the legislature of w. Va, that at their
next session, which convenes in Charles
ton, w. ", January, 1885, to repeal Sec.
80 of Chapt. 65 of School Law of w. Va,
which reads, !" The school month shall
consist of 20 days excluding Saturdays"
and amend to read the School month
shall consist of 20 days excluding Satur-
days, &c.
Resolved, That the teachers recon-
mend that the County Supt. forward a
letter to the State Supt. of Free Schools,
asking him for an official opinion as to
what would be the result if a District or
County should vote against power to
Levy.
Resolved, That w. Va. School Journ-
al should be encouraged by the people of
the state by subscription and contribu-
tions, to become one of the best educa-
tional Journals of the country.
Resolved, That vote and an expression
of our highest appreciation be rendered to
Co. Supt. s. L. Dodd, for the able man
ner in which he has conducted the edu-
cational interest of the County while
under his control, also that we as teachers
will exert our utmost effort with the
coercion of our County Supt. Elect to adj
vance the Graduating System which has
been recently introduced into the schools
of Berkeley Co.. in such a manner as
will promote uniformity of school work.
RESOLVED, That we tender our apprecia-
ton to the instructors for the active and
entertaining manner in which they have
conducted the exercises of this institute.
Resolved, That compulsory education
is compatible with the spirit of American
institutions and should therefore be en-
forced.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to our State Senator of this
Senatorial district, and to each of our
delegates to the legislature.
LULA CUNNINGHAM, ALICE C. AMBROSE,
G. C. TABLER, E. G. HOWARD, I. w.
WOODS, Committee.
I. w. WOODS, Sec'y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

One of the most brilliant men OF
the American bar died Tuesday NOR.
ming in Washington City. Richard
I. Merrick combined in a high de-
gree several orders oftalent, any one
OF which may raise man of emin.
ence in the profession of law. He
had profound legal learning. that
was always ready for use. He had
the power OF carrying in his mind
large complications and intricacies
OF tact, and of seeing through the
most abstruse problems of conflict.
ing testimony. He was most per.
snasive and convincing orator. impas.
stoned, vehement, powerful, and vet
always seemed in command tn him.
self and of his subject. he was an
advocate in many of the most cele.
Drated causes that ever were pleaded
In this country; such as the inneach.
ment OF Andrew johnson, the presi.
DENTAL controversy before the Elec.
toral Commission, and the star ronte
cases. In these he was brought into
association with the giants Of the 10,
gal profession, and in no case did ba
suffer by the comparison. He was
always marked and impressive ner
sonality, original and seifreIiant and
carried an influence in any COMPANY
IN which he might be thrown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

LONDON, June 23.-The Pall-Mall
Gazette prints hitherto unpublish-
ed proclamation of the Ameer of At
ghanistan to his subjects, issued in
1882. 1t reviews the history of the
Afghans, claiming that they are de-
scended from the lost ten tribes of
Israel. 1t traces their descent from
Adam through Jacob, their subiec-
tion in Egypt, their dellverance there
from by Moses, their wanderings in
the desert and their settlement in
Syria under the ameership of Saul
and Solomon to their Babylonian
captivity, their release, their wander.
ings on the hills of Ghour, and their
final settlement in Afghanistan. It
concludes by exhortlDg the Afghans
to trust in God, who will preserve
them from their terrible enemy, Rus
STA, who is waiting to deyour them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

Thomas J. Cluverius, at Richmond
has been sentenced to be hanged
November 20, unless the Supreme
Court grants him a new trial.
AS result of the recent earth.
quakes in Cashmere, 3OS1 persons
lost their lives, 10000 houses were
laid in ruins aid $4,000 ANIMALS per-
ished.
Hon. Richard T. Merrick died
Tuesday in Washington. The courts
of the District adjourned out of res.
pect to his memory, and a meeting
of the bar was held to commemorate
his virtues.
Dennis Kearney will run for gov.
ernor of California next year on the
WOrking-men's ticket. The chief
plank in his platform will be that
municipalities have the right to regu.
late working-men's hours of labor.
A serious riot occurred in Madrid
growing out OF hostility to the sani-
tary measures against cholera. The
King, unable to form a ministry
should he persist, has abandoned his
trip to the infected districts. There
were 205 deaths from cholera in
Spain Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
WHEELING, W. VA, June 81

WHEELING, W. VA, June 21.-
About ten o'clock this morning great
excitement was created in the village
of West Wheeling, on the Ohio side
of the river, by the attempt of a Pol
ish potter, named Keller, to cremate
the body of his daughter, who died
last night, in one of the kilns of his
works. The man claimed to be too
poor to give his child bnrial, and
early in the morning fred up the
kiln and strapped the body to a
board, so that 1T might be pushed
into the furnace. His intentions
leaked out in some way, and soon a
crowd of about two hundred indig.
nantpeople gathered. The city mar
shall Of Bellaire was sent for, and the
body removed from the custody of
the parents and given burial by Sen
ator Wagner and other leading clti-
ZenS.
Tonight it is reported that Keller
attempted to kill his wife with an ak,
saying he had been commanded by
the Almighty to take her life.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
LEETOWN NEWS.

Gathering in the sheaves" with
the cradle and binder complement
will be the song for the next week or
ten days.
Geo. w. Siford, who has been en-
ployed for the past two years at
Bakers Mill, will move to Middle
way Thursday and take charge of j.
Henry jennings new Touring mill
which will be completed in a few
days.
Miss Fannie and Jennie Patterson,
OF Harper's Ferry, are visiting Mrs.
Philip Creamer near Charlestown.
Miss Julia Herrberg, of Martins
burg, is visiting Mrs. Benner near
Leetown.
Mrs. John Sock, of Berryville, is
the guest of Mrs. Jos. Watson this
week.
Miss Mary White, of Middleway,
who has been student of Stanford
Female College, has completed her
studies and returned to her home.
Miss Lizzie Rogers, of Kearneys-
vile, is the guest of Mrs. Jno. Wat
son, of our burg.
Mrs. Lancaster, of Shenandoah
juno, is visiting her parents and
friends in Wildwood, Clarke Co., Va.
Miss Maggie A lien is visiting friends
near Castleman's Ferry.
The dogs made a raid again on
Messrs Baker and Watson's sheep a
few nights ago and killed and wound
ed about twenty.
Miss Mollie Mossberg, Of Martins
burg, is visiting her sister at Point of
Rock, Md.
Miss Vergie Snyder is visiting
friends and relatives in Clarke Co.,
Va.
The festival, at Mt. Zion, last week,
was well attended and literally pat
rOnized.
Mrs. JnO. A. Carter, of Vaudeville,
is visiting friends in Middleway.
June oath, 1885. X.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

The Parkersburg papers have
lawsuit for $4,000 damages. This
State is getting an unenviable rep.
utation for damage suits among the
press fraternity. In too many cases
the press is looked upon by it's pro-
prletors and editors as a personal
advantage. by which they can abuse
anybody they don't like and slash |
around generally with their scurri-
lous pen. Driven to the ragged edge
Of nothingness for want of support
and reputation, they sue each other
to make up for both. Every court
and jury should sit down on such
actions at law.
That class of abusive personal Or
gans are disgrace to the State, and
an injury to any community, party,
cause or individual with which they
have anything to do. Quiet and re-
spectacle people want to keep out of
their way. For unless you allow
them to follow their own sordid mind
in everything, You are certain to be
defiled with the pitch which they
handle. The press has higher pur-
pose and nobler aims. 1t belongs to
the people to advocate just causes
of public interest and the public
good, and is not intended to be a
means by which narrow minded and
quarrelsOme men can accomplish the
designs of malice and meanness.
A generous reading public should
refuse to support any paper with
personal or abusive tendencies.
They are bound to breed ill-will and
opposition in private matters and
public concerns, and any person or
cause they espOuse should be
summed by people Ofpeace and good
will.
On the other hand, there is class
oil people who misunderstood the
mission of the newspaper. They
think it is ruin to do the free adver.
tising of everything the public is
connected with. The true purpose
OF newspapers is to make living by
getting paid for their work. They
are willing to encourage every lber-
al public enterprise, providing it
encourages them in return. There
are so many tactional concerns that
should not lay claim to public sup
port, for the reason that all the pat
ronage they have to bestow goes to
some pet lackey who hangs to it by
some selfish tie or other. The pub
lie have no interest in one man
worship. Competition is the life of
trade and business, and the true
laborer, mechanic or professional
man is not afraid of it. In whatever
the public sees tendency to keep
up man or particular set of men,
they should refuse to give it their
support or encouragement in any
shape or form. Whether in politics,
business life or public enterprise, the
result OF such selfish management is
always injurious. This is our rule
for Judging what is worthy of sup.
port and encouragement, and we
carry it out in public and in person.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

1t is not well to plagiarize. A
young lady tried it last week at Ell
mira College. She won the Hall
prize for the best essay. The day
after the Brooklyn Union exposed
her. She had copied bodily Charles
Dudley Warmers article on aThe
Future of the Western Man, p publish
ed in the Century about five years
ago. With the exposure came a sur
render of the prize and public dis
grace. Better not plagiarize.-Er.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The
President to-day made the following
appointments: Edward Fl. Strobel.
of New York, to be secretary OF the
United States legation to Spain;
Posey s. Wilson, assayer oftbe MINI
of the United States at Denver, Col
VIM. w. Allen, Of Alabama, marsh
al of United States for the Middle
and Southern districts of Alabama;
VIM. HI. benson, Of Alabama, attor'
ney of United States for the North
ern and Middle districts Of Alabama,
Mark ID. WILDER, ofNew York, attor-
ney OF United States for the Eastern
district of New York; Gen. W. H.
Davis, of Doylestown, Pa, pension
agent at Philadelphia, and Il. "
Bannister, of Lawrenceburg, ind,
Indian inspector.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

We are more than ever glad that
we are not depending upon politics,
owing no party anything and asking
nothing. All our efforts shall be
exerted to publish good local news
paper. Good men and good meas
ures alone shall we support, and
nothing else. Politicians who do
not like this course, are welcome to
play quits with us.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the Liver, Bilious
ness, Jaundice. Constipation, Weak Kid
neys, or any disease of the urinary
organs, OR whoever requires an appetizer,
tonic or mild stimulant, will always find
Electric Bitters the best and only GER
tain cure known. They act surely and
quickly. every bottle guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction or money refund
ed. Sold at fifty cents bottle by E. C.
Williams & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

PIEDMONT, w. VA, June o.
Frank Graney, a freight brakeman
on the B. and o. Road, fell off his
train near Altamont this morning
and was instantly killed. His body
was horribly mangled by the wheels.
He was about so years Of age, and
leaves Il wife and seven children.
Next Monday the freedom of Lon
don is to be presented to Prince
Albert Victor. Ten thousand dol.
lars will be spenton a lunch and sew,
eral times that amount on other ex-
travagances. In the meanwhile the
English people cry aloud against big
taxes and increased duties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

The editors OF this State are be-
ginning to toy affectionately with
our first name. Such familiarity, if
continued, must be severely reprov-
ed Besides in what surreptit;ous
way, did these fellows get hold Of
secret we preserved for many years ?
Richie Gazette.
The Hon. William Meekins Owens
Dawson, S. S., gave it away. Sue
him at once, and recover the dam
ages more at your leisure, when not
otherwise professionally engaged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
Facts in Forestry.

Thirty years ago pines were planted in the
Sologne tract of waste land near Blois,
France. Fifteen years afterward, as the
pines were cut away, oaks sprang up sponta-
neously to take their places, thus tending to
restore what history tells was the ancient
vegetation Of the country. NJ Emile Hansen
Blangsted states, in illustration of the strug-
gle for existence among trees, that the pine
is dislodging the larch in the Grisons, while
there and in the Jura the beech prevails over
BOTH In Switzerland generally the beech
gains the place of the oak, fir and birch, and
in Prussia the pine encroaches ON the oak and
the birch. Birches and the ash are extending
themselves in the pine forests of Russia, and
the birch is dislodging the aboriginal pines
in Siberia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

The venomous fling at an old
soldier when he is down, shows a
great mind and a magmanimous
heart, such as always characterized
the Martinsburg Magaoump. Where
was Socrates Webster when Capt.
Riggs was fighting the battles of
his country The citizens of Berke-
ley know, and Cuffy could answer
whereg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
Liberty Enlightening the World

Liberty Enlightening the World
was received with great enthusiasm
in New York harbor Friday OF last
week. The harbor was thick with
small craft and with big steamships,
and the line of ships conveying the
Isere moved up the bay through 2
storm Of cannon salutes, cheers ana
waving bunting. The spectacle mnss
have been very imposing, and wen
to crafty all French ON,
GERS entrusted with the delivery OF
the statue to America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
SCROFULA

can oniy be cured BY thorough puritica-
ton of the blood. Ii this IS neglected,
The disease perpetuates its faint through
seneratjon after generation. Among its
earlier symptomatic developments are
eczema. Cutaneous Eruptions, Tu-
mors. BoiIs, Carbuncles, Erysipeias,
Purulent Ulcers, Nervous and Phy-
steal Collapse, etc. If allowed to con-
tinue, Rheumatism, Scrofulous Ca
tnrrh, Kidney and Liver Diseases,
Tubercular Consumption, and vari-
GUS other dangerous or fatal maladies, are
produced by It.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

Among the Presidents appoint
mentl last Friday were j. P. Imboden,
of Georgia, to be consul of the United
States at Tuscaran, Honduras; Shu-
brick Hayward, Of Maryland, to be
marshal OF the consular court OF the
United States at Kanagawa, JAPAN
William b. Fleming, of Kentncky, TO
be associate justice ofSupreme Court
OF the Territory of New Mexico;
William A. Day, Of Illinois, to be
second auditor of the treasury, wee
Orange Ferriss, resigned BY Request.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
Grafton is afflicted with a deadl,

Grafton is afflicted with deadly
pestilenee,-alow skating rink. The
Mayor fined the proprietor for in
decency and immortality. The partic-
nlars are too shameful for publica-
ton. Yet there is only one paper
in Grafton that mas courage enough
to denounce and expose the Kinks,
and he has been threatened with
violence. Five cents worth of print
ing goes a great ways, as can be
seen in this town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

Mr.. John McGraw, the new U. s.
Revenue Collector for this State,
paid Martinsburg a visit Monday
evening, and was right royalty re-
ceived. Many friends called upon
him, and he seems to have left a good
impression upon our people. We
hope his mission was successful and
satisfactory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.

During the summer months Professor
NJ. H. GRIST, of Baltimore, will give
music lessons on Violin, Flute, Cornet,
Piano, Organ, and Singing Glass. Ses-
sion So per quarter of 20 lessons. Pri-
vate lessons $40. Reference to M. Over
lander, Knabe and Co. g agent.
At the conclusion of the term, in Sep
TENDER, concert will be be given to
show the progress made by the students.
For further particulars address PROFESS
soR GRIsT, st. Clair Hotel, Martinsburg,
w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

The State Temperance Convention
met in Grafton this week. 1t was
an exciting meeting, and the Con-
vention divided, some in favor of a
Third Party, some determined to
stand by the Prohibition movement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with
Asthma and Bronchitis, during which
time the best physicians could give no
relief. Her life was despaired Of, until
in last October she procured Bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery, when imme-
date relief was felt, and by continuing
its use for short time she was COM
pletely cured. gaining in flesh so lbs. in
a few months. Free Trial Bottles of this
certain cure of all Throat and Lung
Diseases at E. G. Williams & Bro. 3
Drug Store. Large Bottles S1.00.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-27

One of the worst features OF the
cholera epidemic in Spain is now
beginning. The people are running
away. Some of them will try to
leave the country entirely. The
spread of the pestilence will conse-
quently be inevitable.