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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
THE REVOLUTION I'm THE W. c. T. u.

The action of Miss Willard and
other third party leaders in making
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union an adjunct of a political party,
is having the natural result. Local
unions are preparing to withdraw
from the National organization, be-
ing unwilling to commit themselves
in any degree to an Endorsement of
the policy of the New York conven-
ton toward the third party. When
that convention asserted through it:
self and through it's official organ,
that member could not be loyal to
the w. G. T. U. without endorsing
the third party, it notified the wom-
en- who were opposed to any parti'
sanship in their order that their
room was better than their company.
a good many of them have already
taken the hint, and have withdrawn
from the Union. The mistake of
such leaders as Miss Willard will
prove in time fatal one. All that
was asked by Mrs. Foster, and those
who thought as she did, was that
politics of all kind might be kept
out of the Union. They did not ask
for an endorsement of the Republi-
can party or the Democratic party.
or declaration against the Prohi.
bition party, but simply the privi.
lege OF working for temperance, un-
tramelled By any party alliances.
But the New York convention held
that the interests of the Prohibition
party and the w. G. 7. U. were
identical and that woman could
not be loyal to the latter without al
so supporting the former. Putting
the issue in that way thousands OF
temperance women will not only re-
fuse to approve of the policy of tue
National Union, but they will not in.
directly endorse it by contributing to
its support.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
THE PEOPLE GET THERE.

The late election for members Of
the Legislature discloses some ra-
ther curious things. OF the so CALI
ed kicking Democrats, six, or about
nalf, are returned, while of the large
NUMBER who supported the caucus
nominee for Uuited States Senator,
only four or five are re elected. The
remainder were either not candida
ties, were defeated for 20 nomination
or beaten at the polls. In the close
localities, where Camden influences
secured all the members in 1856, all
the new members are Republicans.
Every Republican re-Dominated,
was reelected, but these men were
all gentlemen who stood by the eau
Gus resolution not to vote for Dem
oerat for United States Senator.
On the other hand, every kicking
Democrat, re nominated was re-elec-
ted. The lesson seems a pretty
plain one, doesn't itf-Ritchie Ga
zette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

The Republicans are charged by
the Democratic State Committee
with using Doodle. 1t IS interesting,
therefore, to read in the Wdtchmaa,
the good old Democratic organ of
Monroe county, something about
the money used on the other side.
The Watchman gets the figures too
low, but it says:
+" Every member of the State Exc.
cutive Committee named by the
Huntington convention was and is
devoted personal follower of Mr..
Kenna; aud their very first official
act was the election of ex-senator
johnson n. Camden to represent
this State on the National Democrat
ic Committee. Their control of the
campaign was absolute. Mr.. Cam.
den contributed $4,000 to the Dem.
ocratic campaign fund upon the ex.
press condition that he be allowed
to expend it to suit himself, which
was granted. When the National
Committee two weeks before the
election, sent $4,000 into. the State,
Mr.. Camden was the conslgnee, and
the money was distributed accord.
ing to the pleasure of himself and
Mr.. Kenna. From beginning to end,
the campaign was conducted eXclu.
sively by Mr.. Kenna and his chosen
friends If funds were misapplied,
or the party management incompe.
tent, or the organization insufficient,
all of which is confessedly true, there
can be no mistake as 70 where the
responsibility belongs"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
ONE WEAR C1ocKs-An i,

ONE YEAR CLOCKS.-An impor.
tant improvement in clocks has been
shown the British Association for
the advancement of Science by w.
III. Douglas. The new feature is the
torison pendulum, which, with lever
and escapement, may be applied to
ordinary works, and by its slow rate
OF vibration makes practicable the
conversion Of an eight-day clock into
one requiring winding only once a
year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

BOILERS EXPLODED BY CAS-
After prolonged official investiga.
ton, the most extensive and COM
plete destruction of steam boilers on
record has been attributed to the
sudden ignition OF coal gas. mixed
with air, that had accumulated in
the tiues. The explosion occurred
July %, 1887, in Upper Silesia, Ger
many. Twenty-Five boilers, each
with more than 1000 square feet OF
heating surface, were instantly
blown to pieces, buildings covering
half an acre were destroyed and
three men we're killed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
The Educational Column.
.. I, aucs, @, ssss, Falling Waters VIVA,
WHEN USING BOOKS.

Never hold book near fire.
Never drop book upon the floor.
Never turn leaves with the thumb.
Never lean or rest npon an open
book.
Never turn down the corners of
leaves.
Always keep your place with a
thin book mark.
Never tonch book with damp or
soilej hands.
Always place large book upon
a table before opening it.
Always turn leaves from the top
with the middle or foreinger.
Never touch a book with damp
cloth or q sponge in any form.
Never pull a book from shelf by
the binding at the top, but by the
back.
Always open large book from
the middle and never from the ends
or cover.
Never rub dust from books, but
brush it off with a soft, dry cloth or
duSter.
Never close book with pencil,
pad OF paper, or anything else be-
tween Its leaves.
Never open book farther than
to bring both sides of the cover into
the same plane.
Never attempt to dry book, acct
dentally wet, by fire, but wipe off
the moisture with soft, dry cloth.
Never lend a borrowed book, but
return it as soon as you are through
with it, so that the owner may not
be deprived of its use.
Never write upon a paper laid
upon the leaves of an open book, as
the pencil or pen point will either
scratch or cut the book leaves.
Never cut the leaves of a book Or
magazine with sharp knife, as the
edge is sure to run into the print,
nor with finger, but with paper
cutter or ordinary table knife.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

EoLIPsEs FOR 1SS9--There will
be five eclipses next year, three OF
the sun and two of the moon.
The first is a total eclipse of the
sun on January /, at . O'Clock five
inmates in the evening; visible at
the setting of the sun.
The second is a partial eclipse OF
the moon on January II, at 1919 in
the morning; visible here.
The third is an annular eclipse Of
the sun on June 90, at 3 O'Clock 81
minutes in the afternoon visible
here.
The fourth is Il partial eclipse OF
the sun on July %, at 3 o'clock A
minutes in the afternoon; invisible
here.
The fifth is a total eclipse of the
sun on December %, at Z o'clock 4S
minutes in the morning; invisible
here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
DALTIMoRE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Time table in effect Nov. IS. 1855.
..-rrS.r-axr A NM

Time table in effect Nov. IS, 1855.
WESTWARD
No Cincinnati Limited Daily, leaves Mar
tinsburg 8 Oh pm. Connects at Hancock for
Berkeley Springs except Sunday.
No 3 Cincinnati and Wheeling Express,
leaves Martinsburg l 90 a Daily. stops at
No { Chicago and Pittsburg Limited Daily.
leaves Martinsburg IL U4 q m. Connects at
Hancock for Berkeley Springs. Except Sun
No : Pittsburg, Wheeling and Chicago Ex-
press Daily. leaves Martinsburg II Is m.
No IS Baltimore and Grafton Accommoda-
ton Leaves Martinsburg II 40 Daily except
Sunday. Stops at all stations, connects at
Hancock for Berkeley Springs and Green
No 81 Baltimore and keyser Accommodation
leaves Martinsburg 50 m, Daily, stops at
all stations. Connects at Hancock for Berke-
ley Springs except sunday.
No Ia. Harpef's Ferry to Martlnsburg Ac-
commodation, daily except sunday, leaves
Harper's Ferry 10 p m, arrives Martinsburg
10 p NJ
No =, limited, from Cincinnati, leaves Mar
tlnsburg ii 81 a M, Washington % p m, BALTIC.
81 p IN, Phila p m. Connects at Harpers
Ferry with Valley Branch.
NOD, Express from Cincinnati and Chicago,
leaves Martinsburg 5S m, Washington 70
m Baltimore 80. Stops at S. V. Junction
Not Limited, from Chicago and Pittsburg,
leaves Martinsburg 20 m, Wash s. p m,
BALTIC 10 d p m, arrives at Phila pm.
No 80 Daily leaves Martinsburg 40 p m
stops at all stations west of Gaithersburg, for
Passengers at all stations on metropolitan
Branch, to let Off Passengers: Connects for
| Winchester, Hagerstown and Frederick.
| No s, Chicago, Wheeling and PittSburg Ex-
press leaves Martinsburg oS M, Wash 20
| /, M. BALTIC so a m. Philadelphia 20 noon.
No Is, Via old line, Daily except Sunday,
| leaves Martinsburg 10 30 a IN. stops at all sta
tions. connects for Valley Branch, Hagerstown
and Frederick.
No AS Leaves Martnsburg 10 a m Daily ex-
eept sunday, arrives at Harper's Ferry 80 a
M Connects for Winchester, Hagerstown and
| Frederick.
| C. o. SCULL, General Pass Agt.
q. W. SANTMAN, Ticket agent, MartinsDurg
| w. NJ. CLEMENTS. Gen. Mannoer. KaltO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

A tract of land of twenty-five or
thirty acres slipped from the side Of
the Cumberland Mountain into a
narrow valley below, completely
damming a small creek, which ran
down the valley and formed small
lake twenty feet deep and half q
mile in length. The trees still stand
on the slide, at an angle Of forty
degrees, but the mountain side
shows the bare rocks halt mile
long.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

Patrick Molloy swore before the
Parnell Commission that the Times
agents had tried to bribe him to
criminate Dir. Dayitt truly or falsely,
aud he had humbugged the lawyers
to get what money be could out OF
them, and be was committed to pris-
on by the judges.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

FUTURE SCIENCE" What would
one not giye,n asks Lubbock, "for
science primer of the next century?
for to paraphrase a well-known say
ing, even the boy at the plough will
then know more of science than the
wisest OF philosophers do now.'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

AbIam B. w. Seybert, in the
United States District Court in Chi
cago, was fined 500 and costs for
sending to e. w. Tatlock, of Wa
pello, Ia, a postal card on which was
written language rejecting unOn
the latter'S character.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

An Iowa man committed suicide
the other day because his best girl
refused his proffer of marriage, and
a Nebraska mau put bullet through
his brain Just after his suit had been
accepted. People in "the wild and
woody Vest are somewhat peculiar,
and girls do not stand half show.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
PHOTOGRAPHIC

PHOTOGRAPHIC PROGRESS
Among recent camera achievements
is portrait copy taken by the light
of a Cuban FREELY in thirty seconds,
and a photograph of the Aurora Bor-
calls. TO obtain the latter had been
declared an utter impossibilty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
CONSUMPTION Surely Cured

To THE EDITUR.-PIease inform your read
ers that have positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands OF hopeless cases have been perma-
nently cured, / shall be glad to send two bot
ties of my remedy FREE to any of your read
ers who have consumption II they will send
pectfully,
Il. A. SLoCUM, NJ. c., IsI Pearl ST.. \. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
p,le., pile,,Itcbtnp plle. .

Observation-Disclosures: intense itching and
Ifallowed TO continue tumors form which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore, Sway
mes Ointment stops the Itching and bleeding,
heels ceration, and In most cases removes
the tuInors. Al druggists or by mail for so
cents. DR.. Sweyne & Son, phil2de lDhia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria,
When she was Child. she cried for castcria'
when she became Mis-, sue chung % csss0rs@'
whea she had Children, she gave than cassoFis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

William Van Tassel, the well.
known New York horse auctioneer,
was killed by falling down the eleya.
tor shaft while showing a friend
over the firms new 100000 build
ing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15

Eczema, Itchy, scaiy, Skin fortunes:
The simple application OF Swayne's ONT,
cure any case of letter. Salt Rheum. Ring.
worm, Piles, Itch, Sores, Pipaples. Eczema. ali
Scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions, no matter no"
obstinate or long standing. IL is potent, sHec-
tive and costs but a trlfie
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
Railroads.
VALLEY RAILROAD.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.
On and after Monday, May II, 1855, trains
will run rs follows: standard Time.)
EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martinsburg at ~ a m
Bedington -, Falling Waters 10. williams
port Station 5 20, Hagerstown 20, Chambers
burg Is, Carlisle 10 81, arrive at Harris II 10.
Phla. ID PIN.
Mail Express Train leaves Martinsbuig at
2Dpm. Bedington 333, Falling Waters $780, VIII
Transport Station 50, Hagerstown 10. Cham
bersburg 5 II, Carlisle 70 arrive at Harrisburg
al p.
WESTWARD.
n, o. Express leaves Harrisburg at 10 a.
nj, Carlisle 5 %, Clambersburg q, arrives at
Hagerstown at %.
Mail leaves Harrisburg at IS IN. Carlisle
So Chambersburg 8 80, arrive at Hagerstown
at 10 As, Willamsport Station II 90, Falling Wa
tiers Ii is. Bedington IL 20, Martinsb Tg II 80.
Fast Line leaves Harrisburg at 80, Car
Isle u, Chambersburg ID, Hagerstown 05,
Williamsport Station 20, Falling Waters 30,
Bedington 81, arrives at Martinsburg 8 80 p. N.
W. A. GARD, Agt. j. II. BOYD, Supt.
II. A. RIDDLE. General Passenger Agt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-15
NEW FIRM

AT WEST END. THEo. BUsER in.
forms his friends and the public that he
has opened a new stock and fresh supply
of NOTIONS, GROCERIES. TOBACCO,
CIGARS, &C., which viii be sold cheap
for cash. Give him a call and you'll
find his goods and prices satisfactory.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-10-25

CAP AND BELLS.

no oft in merry moments had written mock
ing rhymes,
And strange to say, the editors had printed
them at times.
rhe rhynes, whose worst ambition was a mo-
rnent to beguile,
The kindly reader greeted with calm. indul-
gent smile.
Then. wearied with such iesting I aspired to
higher things;
rstarsed up Parnassus' steep, but found the
Journey hard,
And dining at the Halfway House must suit
full many bard.
ssearched my inmost beings depths, it's sacred
hidden springs,
And with my hearts blood in the words spake
with prophet voice,
swept back the Futures misty veil, and cried,
20 World, reioieel''
touched on Darwin s,,mighty truths-the glori.
GUS race to be-
and wrapped the whole in may waves Of echo.
ing melody.
NY song appeared. Up, up 1 scared on white,
aspiring wings.
Alackadayl the cap, the bell, about the Jester
clings;
The haunting halo round the brow doubtful
glory filings.
Deep in my writhing heart was plunged sud
den, yenomed fang;
All me- a shout OF laughter from the guleless
reader rangl
Charlotte W. T.aarston, IN Harper's Mdgdzise.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-10-25
Renting Bridal Outfits

A matrimonial discovery on the
East Side is that Of a store kept by a
woman who, as feature of her busi-
ness in ladies underwear, rents out
the linen portions of bridal outfits.
She enables a girl of moderate re-
sources to go on a tour or to spend the
honeymoon in the town, happy in the
wearing of those portions of a trousseau
as elegant as might content Fifth
avenue belle. Fine textures, elaborate
embroidery, and all the whimsical
frills known to lingerie, are at her
command or rental. At an outlay Of
$5 or $6 she can buy d months use
of these beautiful and soul-satisfying
garments. The proprietor said that
she IVES doing well in that line. She
had in stock dozen outfits, as cheap
as 80 to as dear as $40 per month, and
most of the time they were hired out
She altered them to fit her customers,
and freshened them up by new embel-
lishments as fast as they showed wear.
NJ Y Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-10-25
PuNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"A promissory note Is one of those
things that will mature just as well
without being hung out in the sunshine.
Duluth Photographer.
-Husband-ssI think we had better
giveup our pew in the church for while
my love.n Wife-.sWhy?n Husband
I'll am going in the coal business and
| hate hypocrisy. -BingkGnaton Repub-
,ican.
The wearing of tights is said to be
injurious to health, and still any one
who takes even casual look at the
''girls" in the spectacular show can
see that the practice doesn't shorten
Someruilge journal.
AT the police court; the Judge
questioning witness-"You namepn
"Josephus Horther." "Your agePn
sForty-three' ssYour professionPn
dramatic author THAT is not
profession; it is disease. - Truth.
81 confess that am not Indifferent
to you,n she said with an assumption
of shyness, .'but I am afraid that my
papa will think / am not vet Of proper
age to marry. :" Nonsense he
argued, passionately, s.rve known
women sixty and seventy years old to
marry. - Time.
When a freight agent tells you
that your trunk is waxing shaly. and
needs a strap, ask him If he has any
straps for sale. II he says he has. you
may rest assured your trunk is all
right and doesn't require one any more
than a country dentist needs diploma.
Puck
when are you going to make me
that promised visit, Marionp Soon, |
hopep' Il am afraid not, dear. in
vited hired girl to come and stay
with me last week, and shall have to
stay at home and see that she has
everything to make her comfortable. y
Judge. ~ ~
30, john" said Mrs. Bjones, 81
have just found the most beautiful re-
ceipt for currant jelly.'' ..Well. wish
you'd find a receipt for your dress
makers bills 80, no, John dear.
That is not necessary. | always have
Nine. Brunetti make my dressmaker's
bills for me. Harper $ Basar.
"A popular Clergyman was greatly
bored by a lady who admired him with
out reserve. 20, my dear Mr.. x"
said she, one Sunday afternoon, there
isn't any harm in one loving one's pas
tor, is therep'' .tCertainly not, ma
dame, = replied the worthy cleric, ''not
the least in the world, SO long as the
feeling is not reciprocated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-10-25
Where the Quail Belongs.

An Austin teacher was instructing
his class in natural history.
ITO what class of birds does the
hawk belongpD he asked.
ITO the birds OF prey" was th,s re-
ply.
And to what class do the quail be-
longpn
There was a pause. The teacher re,
peated the question:
Where does the quail belonga"
4'On toastl" yelled out the hungry
boy at the foot Of the class, TEXAS
Ssttings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-10-25
ALMOST A PAPER AGE.

One of the Greatest Factors in Modern
Industrial Development.
The president of the American Paper
Makers Association has collected re-
liable data showing that the paper
trade which stood twenty-irst in rank
among American manufacturers in
1880, is now fourteenth, and that the
capital invested has nearly doubled in
the last eight years. The annual prod
uct has far more than doubled in
quantity, and in spite of lower prices
is 70 per cent. greater in value Ihe
number of employees is 10000 against
24,500 in 1880, and the wages paid are
more than twice the total in the last GEN.
nus year. The average per day for each
worker was then $1.13, and now it is
$1.5O. These statistics simply demon
strate what every observing person
must have noticed concerning the fast
growing Importance of paper as a fac
tor in modern industrial development.
Our age has been called the age Of
steel, the age of glass, the iron age,
ekiih lloo DSCn CuI1Sb0uSu lTOIn OUnOr
great industries, but at the rate paper
is booming the next generation may
see paper age. When one considers
the enormous Importance of paper as a
means of disseminating intelligence it
can scarcely be ranked, even now, Sec
ond to any other branch of manufac-
lures in worth to mankind. 1t is used
for making car wheels, lining walls,
for numerous household utensils, and
in constantly multiplying list of arts
and industries. We may yet see
buildings wholly of paper erected in
the ordinary course of business. The
world reads more than ever before,
and the material on which books and
periodicals are printed is bound to be-
come more and more vital element in
the civilization of the age, whether it
finds many new channels of usefulness
or not. Paper may crowd brick and
wood and metal out of some fields now
occupied by them, but If not it is
sure OF vast and increasing demand
in its own peculiar sphere. Clevsland
Leader.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1888-10-25
HANDKERCHIEF TALK.
Explanations Which May Help the IEex-
perienced Over Hard Places.

Explanations Which May Help the Inex-
perieneed Over Hard Places.
When the fat man ties his around his
neck it signifies that the weather is
warm and he has new collar on.
When the pretty girl suddenly makes
grab for her handkerchief and clasps
it to her mouth, it means that she
wants to sneeze..
When the whiting fend binds his
around one of his fingers, it signifies
that his knife has slipped.
When a girl drops hers in the street
when there is no dude in sight, it de-
notes that she has been carrying too
many articles in her hands.
When a man comes out of a side en-
trance on Sunday wiping his mouth
with his handkerchief, it is sure sign
that he has been spending money.
When a flash youth takes gentle
mans handkerchief out of his pocket
in a crowd, it signifies that he will
never see it again.
When the young widow carries a
handkerchief with a very heavy black
border, it is safe to bet that she will
remarry before the year is out.
When lady and gentleman are to-
gether and the lady takes his handker-
chief out of his pocket and uses it,
there can be no doubt that they are
married.
When a man buys any of those three.
cent handkerchiefs from the street ped.
dlers it means that he is stuck.
The old colored lady carries her
handkerchief tied around her head.
The dudes silk handkerchief is al
ways worn so that the corner sticks
out.
When man suddenly feels heavy
cold coming on, it means that that is
just the very time he left his handker-
chief at home.
When a man bets box of handker-
chiefs with lady and happens to get
them. it signifies that he is a very
lucky man.
w dOH b obI uletu 86thCS you up
in the middle of the night and pokes
his handkerchief down your throat,
it is a sign that he is robbing your
house.
When woman carries her handker-
chief in her hand she does not always
wish tocry or flirt, but probably has no
pocket in her dress.
When an actress displays a lace hand
kerchief on the stage, it is a sure sign
that she is portr aging the part of the
queen.
When the street Arab grabs at your
pocket and makes you believe he has
stolen your handkerchief, it signifies
that it is April fools day and that you
are the fool
When you see man rush down from
the top floor of fat in a hurry to reach
his Office and then suddenly put his
hand in his pocket and run upstairs
again, you may bet your pile that he
has forgotten his handkerchief Judge.