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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-02-06
Young father Ito country ed

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What do you charge for birth
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editor-Only fifty cents. Young
father You may say in your next
issue that Mrs. Sedgwick.Smith has
presented her husband with bounc.
ing pair of twin boys. Country
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father--Er-fifty cents. Country
editor-One dollar, please
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-02-06

Esmerelda I4nngcoffin--sI believe
Mr.. McGinnis, that You think that
| am a stupid creature Hostetter
MeGinnis-' On, no. nothing of
the kind. Nobody can he called
stupid who can so acutely divine
the thoughts of another as yon have
done mine
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What do they always put ID. c.
after Washington for 2 asked Mrs.
QuiIp of Mr.. Quilp. why, ny dear.
don't you know that Washington
was the Daddy of this country
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NO.21.

the ruffians skulked doggedly out.
The boy shut the door, locked it, and
then closed the window shutter.
6 Now. Uncle Cad, I'll cut you
loose. The good for nothing rascals.'
. Look ont, precious, doan cut de
ole mans flesh. POUNDS, eff ia didn't
tie me lack ! was ter hang. Ouch !
neber ported ON dem men. Now"
he added, as he arose and stretched
himself. I'll take down dat gun am
load wild buckshot, and if de gener-
men come ROM er gin wild dar stur-
bin elements, DAN heah more music
den da could grind outen one o. desc
ham Origins wild er hal er dozen
cranks. Huh, we'se dun made err
pistol by de transaction. Efda comes
back like genermen da ken bab it;
eff da doan, da KANT
The "podners" kept watch until
nearly day, but the ruffians did not
return.
Well, TAD said the old man,
I'VE better lay down an snatch err
few minits' sleep. 'Terneys in lie
law KANT do much lessen da gifts
some sleep. Mebby de doctors an
de preachers an de mechanics ken
do widout sleep, but somehow pod
ners in the law needs er nap now an
den in der business
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-02-06

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AYERS
Cherry Pectoral

Is not new claimant for popular conf
dence, but medicine which is to-day
saving the lives of the third generation
who have come into being since it was
first offered to the public.
There is not q household in which this
invaluable remedy has once been in
troduced where its use has ever been
abandoned, and there is not person
who has ever given it proper trial
for any throat or lung disease suscep-
tible Of cure, who has not been made
well by it.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has,
in numberless instances, cured obstinate
cases of chronic Bronchitis, Laryngitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients in the earlier stages
of Pulmonary Consumption. 1t is a
medicine that only requires to be taken in
small doses, is pleasant to the taste, and Is
needed in every house where there are
children, as there is nothing so good as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
ment Of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be re-
membered by eyerybody
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a little boy, pale ana ragged, sat OF
a bench opposite the magistrate
He glanced piteously at the rough
looking men about him. Old Cad
is0n asked some one if a trial were
in progress, and receiving a mega
tive answer, he turned to the jus
tlce and said:
"Jedge, it amt possible dat dis
little chile hab done nothin', is itY
He is not criminal, Uncle Cad
He was found out on the road
and doesn't remember anything ex
cept that some one put him out of 8
wagon. We have come here to take
steps with regard to disposlng Of
him.
"Great Lawd, Jedge, do it take
all desc here big men ter 'spose O.
dat one little boy? Come long
sonny, an go home wild me. Come
on OATS a good boy.n a
The child held out his hands. Ole
I Cadison took him in his arms, and
before any one could recover from
the establishment which the old mar
had caused, Cadison had quilted the
house and was walking toward
home.
cole Cad am gwine let yer gil
cold honey" said the black giant, as
he wrapped his heavy blanket coat
about the child's shiverins body
SWELL go home am git suthin' tel
eat, OATS whut we'll do. Dem white
folks knows me. Da wuz err feerd
ter take yer, case da think dat yer
mout not o. come frum er good fam.
bly,. White folks'll sometimes let er
pusson starb while da's lookin' arter
de 'specterbility O his family. White
folks is sometimes mighty cuts, hon
ey. What yer name ~
81 don't know. They always
called me TAD
why, Dress yer soul, we's almost
kin, case my name is Cad. Yves
gwine make a team, | tells yer.
Gwine hang out er sign, 'Cad an
Tad, 'terneys in the law Er, haw !
hawp
The child laughed and tenderly
passed one hand over Cadison's
face.
They had not proceeded much far
ther when they were overtaken by
the justice of the peace and several
citizens.
!" Uncle Cad,' sad the Justice,
you'd better let us take that boy.
1t won't look very well for him to
live with you.'
"Now look here. Jedge an gen
erman," said old Cadison, ego on
back ter town an try yer cases. De
chile didn' hab er fren' till l tuck
him up, an now it's gwine take er
right sharp rasslin' ter git him er
way from me. I'll take good kere o.
him, yer ken bet yer life on dat.n
eco ahead" the magistrate re-
piled. We ought to have done
something for him in the first place.
"Now yer talkin', Jedge. Good
day Cad an Tad, 'terneys in the
law. Err haw haw! ~
Cad had built great log fire be-
fore leaving home, and when he re.
turned with the boy the hearth was
aglow with cheerful warmth.
"Heahs er little stool for yer, hon
ey. Jes set down dar in the cornah
an yer podner in de-haw haw!-
podner in de law will hussle roun'
an git suthin, ter eat fur de firm.
Does yer like venison p
"What is it p
"Deer meat, honey
Eyes, SIR
avail, I'll fix yer some. Spread
out yer little hams thar am git 'em
warm. OATS it. Oh, it doan meek
no diffunce eff yer is pale, dar's de
maxim o. er straung chile er bout
yer. Now I'll put dis deer meat in
de skillet. Jes' lissun at it slz. Plays
er mighty fine chime for er haungry
pusson.'
The boy clapped bis hands and
laughed.
CHAPTER III.
Tad was soon arrayed in a new
suit of clothes. The old man had
1i,.n1 n ioy.. Il
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-02-06

A short time ago | visited q flour.
ishing southern town, on legal bus.
mess of Importance. l was not &C
quainted with any of the lawyers of
the place, and had set ont, after
registering at hotel, to introduce
myself, when the following sign at.
tracted my attention:
"Cad and Tad, attorneys-at-law.'
had heard of the old negro and
the boy--in fact | was quite famil-
lar with their history, as friend of
mine, years ago, had lived in the
village near which the old mans
cabin was located. | entered the
Office. The room was neatly fur
nished. A gentleman of pleasant
manners invited me to take seat.
After had stated my business, /
asked.
Where is the old man?'
"Oh, you know something of our
firm, eh?'
Yes, and must confess that / am
much interested in it,
"Thank you. All, pardon me for
not answering your question. Uncle
Cad is in an adjoining room, asleep.
He is so old an feeble now that he
can hardly walk. Here he comes
Come in, Uncle Cad
The old man, when he had been
introduced to me, said: i amt
got much use o. my eyes, sab, an it
is wild difiikelty dat | ken see err
pusson err cross de room, bnt er man
KANT 'spect ter see all de time
Pears ter me lack Use been er SEEM
fur er bout er hunnerd and twenty
fl yeah, an reckons it is almos'
time fur me ter quit. Oar amt no
use'n me SEEM no how, fur my
podner ken see er huff fur us bof.-
Bless de Lawd, he has seed er huff
ter make many dollar fur us. Tad,
I'll hab ter lay down on dis sofy.'
He lay down and Tad and / talk
ed over the business in hand.
Tad,' said the old man, 'ef 1 say
suthin' it won't skeer yer win it?'
NO, / think not
'Wull, podner, de ole man is
dyin'.'
'Oh, l think not said the junior
partner, as he approached the old
man.
Yes, | is. Now doan git no doc
tar, fur de Lawd had done called
me. Use gwine ter rest. Now doan
act cuts, fur 1t amt lack er chile
dyin'.'
We stood and looked ON in silence.
The young man was deeply affected.
The old mans breathing grew
more difficult.
.Tadg'
Yes, Uncle Cad
'Terneys in de law, amt we1
Yes
Tad, mp yonder dar amt no goin'
ter law, but we'll be podners. Yer
neber wuz er shamed o. de old man
heah, an yer won't be dar. Tad, |
lubs de groun' yer walks on. Take
hol o. my ham; I kant liz it. Oar
now
Il
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T.-aTVER.Xs

| would respectfully announce to the
public generally that 1 always keep on
hand full line of
Horses, Buggies, Ph9toas d; Vehicles
of every kind to hire at moderate prices.
s87 Special arrangements for funerals,
weddings, picnlcs, &c. Buggies and We
hicles for sale and exchange.
JAS. P. GEYER,
In rear Emmert & Fiery's store,
MARTINSBURG.
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CAD AND TAD.

A PATHETIC STORY EFFECTIVELY
TOLD.
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One was writhing in pain; the
other was stupefed with astonisb.
ment. Tad leveled the pistol. and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-04-23

Governor Hilrs Brand Upon the Broad-
way Franchise Clsvslsnd's
Warning.
The people Of New York have fresh
cause to be proud Of the faithful and
yigilant guardian of their interests in
the executive chamber. Corporation
agents and the lobby may infest both
houses Of the Legislature and swarm
around the hotels, but across tho
threshold Of the executive chamber
the polluting foot Of the lobbyist can
not pass. There are no fine spun the
cries or equivocal phrases in his admir-
able message, but incisive, vigorous,
plain talk. 1t Is the expression OF the
righteous Indignation of an honest
man and fearless official against
bribery and corruption. He denounces
the thieves who stole the most valuable
franchises in the gift Of the city of New
York, and the shameless officials who
permitted themselves to be purchased
lin the broad light Of day and with .
brazenness and boldness unparalleled
in the history Of municipality.
He alludes to the warning Of Cover.
nor Cleveland, when he signed the
General Street Surface Railway act. in
1884. that the bill should have made il
obligatory on local authorities to put
those franchises up at auction. instead
of leaving it to their option. The
words Of Governor Cleveland, in view
Of the action Of the New York alder.
men on the Broadway and cable rail-
road steals. have an additional interest
now. IL the local authorities are dc.
termined to cheat and defraud their
constituents by refusing to put up
valuable franchise at auction, they
must, under this bill, do it in the broad
light Of day and with brazenness and
boldness that would find way to evado
the most carefully framed law" This
did not, in the least. discommode the
officials to whom Jacob
Sharp and the cable company applied.
They cared more for doodle than
for character and were content to b
branded as false To every instinct Of
honor and manhood, a. long as they
were well paid for it.--Albany argus.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-04-23

Ben; Perley Poore's collection a
autographs contains the writing Of six
teen thousand prominent men.
Representative BrcckiDridge. %
Kentucky. Is not yet forty-nine years
old. but his heavy hair and beard are
snowy-whitc "a family popularity
Washington Star.
There were published rs, sos books
In Germany In 1856 about 700 more
than in 1884. and about four times as
many as were published In America
during the same period.
I'D. X. Locke (Nasby) has made 50
much money and has such liking for
real estate that he owns buildings in
Boston. Washington. New York. Chi
cago and Tolcdo.-N Y. Post.
Mayor Ripple. Of Scranton, Pa.
and Mayor Sutton, OF Wilkcsbarre, Pa,
were schoolmatcs at the Kingston Sem
mary. fought through the war in the
same regiment and were elected may
ors Of their respective cities ON the same
day. Pittsburgh Post.
1t is now definitely announced that
Nine. Christine Nilsson has signed .
contract with Maurice Strakosch for q
farewell tour in America. The tour
will begin with performance on Oc-
tobcr III. Nine. Nilsson will sail from
Paris early in September ~ Chicago
Journal
Mrs. Griffith John, one Of the old
est missionaries in China, died at Ham
kow recently. She was converted at
the age Of twelve. entered upon mis-
sion work where she had barely reached
twenty and was engaged in her labors
among the Chinese for thirty-one years.
~ y. Tribune.
Joseph Cook says that no orator
ever wore so well rs John Il. Cough,
as he was forty years on the platform.
The secret Of his success was that he
did not wear out his hearers. Cough
and his hearers were alike in this
both ne and they knew what he said
Boston journal.
The late Mrs. Morgan. of New
York, whose great private collection Of
art treasures was sold at auction re-
Gently, told a young physician the day
before she left New York for Saratoga
that she meant TO make her will in the
fall, and TO have all those things 60
into public museum for memorial
to her husband. Alas the day! why do
we always postpone the only certainty
we have in life?- Boston Traveller.
Good old Hamilton College. Clin-
ton, N. r.. claims the credit Of having
at the present time nine of its gradu-
ates in the pulpits Of Chicago, as fol-
lows: Rev. Norman A. Millerd, Of
the class Of 1917; Rev. Edwin X. Davis,
81; Rev. DIR. Herrick johnson. 81;
Rev. DIR. David r. Breed. 81: Rev. Ed
ward G. Ray. 20: Rev. Charles 4.
Goss. ~; Rev. nj. Wolsey STRIKER,
~; Rev. Charles $. Hoyt. ~; Rev.
Theodore III. Allen. 10. All these are
Presbyterians. except Rev. Norman A.
Millerd. who is Congregationalist.-
N. y. Herald.
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MISS VAN vEcHTEN.

The Young Lady OF Albany to Whom the
President IL said to he Engaged.
The story comes from Albany that
President Cleveland is engaged to mar
~ Miss Van vcchten, young lady
who may justly lay claim to being the
social leader Of the capital Of New
York. The lady is tall and most beau
tifnl in face and figure and she has
many charms and graces Of manner.
The circle in which she moves Is one Of
the most exclusive in the United States.
The high society of Albany is unques-
ionably the most difficult to penetrate
Of any In the country and Miss Van
Vechtcn Is its central star. She lives
in splendid house that is situated d.
rcctly across the street from the Execu-
tive Mansion, where Mr.. Cleveland.
when he was in Office, could without
difficulty have looked into Miss Van
vechten's window. The lady has
rich complexion, dark eyes and
wealth of waving brown hair. There
Is a quite striking resemblance between
her and Miss Jennie Chamberlain, the
beautiful Cleveland girl. whose per-
sonal attractiveness has been the talk
Of Europe for a year or two back.
When Mr.. Cleveland was Governor Of
New York State. he frequently met
Miss Van vcchten at the various re-
ceptions which occurred at the Execu-
tive Mansion and elsewhere in Albany.
and he exhibited marked preference
for her society. Il is, indeed, said that
he took every possible occasion to be
at her side. and It is now noticed that
she is spending > great deal Of her
time in Washington. where few, If any,
Of the social gatherings Of which the
Is feature are allowed to 90
BY without her presence Boston Her
MI
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Ne ueals - ~ 0svsrnmsnt Depare-
meats Are 6hoch1ngIy Ovsrwerksd-ose-
rotary Msnning's Cass.
The illness Of Secretary Manning and
the effects Of overwork on Secretary
Lamar. taken in connection with the
rapidly accnmuIat;ng business Of the
Treasury, Interior and Postal Depart
mcnts Of the Government. suggest that
sooner or later there must be found
some relief for the executive officers Of
the Government.
Since 1929. when Mr.. Jackson in
vited Mr.. Barry. who was chief clerk
In charge Of the Postal Department. to
seat in his Cabinet as Postmaster
General. there has been no change in
the methods Of conducting the execu-
tive branches OF the Government, ex-
ccpt by assistants. each Cabinet officer
being responsible for the whole con-
duct Of his own Department. Since
then the population Of the country has
increased from IL. SOC. 900 to 60. 600, 900,
its resources have been correspond
ingly developed. while the duties Of tho
Cabinet officers of the Government
have fully kept pace with the material
growth OF the country. The time has
come when an efficient officer is soon
made physical wreck in the discharge
Of his multifarious duties. 1t Is simply
an intellectual and physical impossible
ity for the Secretary of the Treasury to
administer the finances Of the Govern
ment, to look after the collection of its
customs and internal revenues. TO run
the mints. take in charge steamboat in
spection and the life-saving service,
look after the engraving and printing
and watch the National banks, have
charge OF the coast survey, control the
currency, assume responsibility Of the
Government architect, and disburse the
funds of the Government. While some
Of these duties are delegated to others,
the Secretary is the responsible head,
and must be more or less acquainted
with all. according to the measure of
his efficiency.
The same may be said of several de-
partments Of the Government The
Cabinet Of the United States is COM
posed Of seven men, that of Great
Britain of fourteen, that Of France of
eleven. that of Prussia Of ten aud that
Of Russia of eleven. Even Belgium
and Switzerland have seven each, and
Italy eight But there has always been
very niggardly spirit shown BY our
people in the number of officials and
the pay they receive. the idea being
that there was some merit in Demo
cratic simplicity. This may be true
provided that sim plicity is not directed
by men who drive ten-dollar mules in
carts. We offer the very highest posi-
Bile premiums for dishonesty in the
public service by imposing upon Cabi-
net officers duties it is not possible to
perform, and as q result we have star
route frauds and naval irregularities
that are invited and made possible by
our methods. Instead Of seven we
should have twelve Cabinet officers.
and the day Is not far distant when it
will be recognized - Chicago NciCs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-04-23
DEMOCRATIC DRIFT.

The Presidents simple adhesion
TO sound policy, good precedents and
his constitutional right and duty in the
premises fooled Mr.. Edmunds adroit
scheme. Mr.. Edmunds has not only
failed-that was always inevitable
but he has failed ignominiously.-
Washington Post.
1t doesn't please the Blaine or.
gans that the return Of Roscoe Conk.
ling to power should be even disinter.
estcdly suggested, yet somehow the
suggestion keeps going the rounds In .
number Of Republican papers and ID
generally approved BY the Independent
press. philadelphia Times.
The lawyer members Of the Sen.
ate are absent from their posts when.
ever fat fees are in sight. Messrs. Ed
munds and Evarts have been absent
nearly week this session in attend-
ance upon the Supreme Court a. coun-
sci for the Central Pacific Railroad
Company in the California tax cases.
In addition TO their pay a. Senators for
this period they probably got an amount
equal 70 years salary from the rail.
road company.-N. Y. Snn.
Fully one-eighth Of the Presi.
dents nominations in place Of sus.
pended officials were those Of Internal
keveisac Collectors. The Republican
Senators propose to confirm these
without . look at the private papers
upon which the changes mar 81 mar
not have been based. Backing down
BY degrees may be more agreeable than
. straight and square retreat from IN
untenable position. but Il does NOT
change IL character. Il Is q backdown
~ the same. Boston Herald
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what DO want for breakfast. dcar3
Ny wants are all In ny mind quite clear
Iou with your chccrful morning stnile
And pretty dress my thoughts 10 bc9,lIlo
Into thinking ~ flowers: an earnest word
Thnt VIII 81 through my busy day Is heard.
And make me sure that my morning light
Beans strongly true. cen while dancing
Re certain 70 give mo these. an these.
And any thing clsc that you can or please.
nut dinner--whas win have for THAR
Well. dear. when enter. don my hat.
And turn % the table. want 10 see you.
standing. Just N you always do
To make me ioeo all the forcnoon's fret
Ana cheer for the afternoons work 10 gct:
Tell me all your news. and IN tell mine:
And with love and JOY and peace wen dine.
lsc certain Ia give me these. all these.
And any thing cise that you can or please.
And what for tcay Have any choicc2
Yes. dear: the sound OF your gentle voice
And your Rontic presence. always feel
The cares Of the day. like shadows steal
Away from your soul light; and evening rest
Come Just IN the way love the best
80. when you are planning our twilight tea
with special thought. IN your heart. for me.
BE certain 10 give me these all these
And am thing else that you can or please
-Juntatu stafford u Good Housekeeping.