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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

CARPETS, OIL CLOTH AND MATING
" Moving season is now nearly here,
when great many families will change
their homes, and when you take up
your carpets, you will find that some of
them are not worth putting down again,
SO you will have to buy some new ones.
There is another class who have no car
pets, good or bad; we mean
those who will begin house
keeping this spring. Now it is to your
interest to buy where you can buy the
cheapest. We have very much more
room for our carpets than we had at the
old stand ,and therefore have very much
larger stock. in fact, almost double the
quantity of carpets, mating and oil
cloth that we had in the old room. Our
stock is almost entirely new. as we ran
off nearly all our old stock before we
moved. We bought our stock with great
care, and have marked the prices very
low as we are determined to do a big
carpet trade. We have very good in
grain carpets at CSC and CSC per yard.
We have one grade of carpet at SOC
which we will compare with any Csc
carpet any where. We have no extra
expense connected with this department
and therefore can afford to sell on very
small profits. We have elegant light to
show our carpets in, AS they are just be-
low the skylight and you can see exact
ly what You are buying, and you will
not be disappointed when you get it on
your floor. We take pleasure in show
ing our carpets and hope you will call
and examine what we have in that line.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
SOME GOOD IDEAS.

HEDGEsvILLE, March 18th, 1888.
EDITOR HERALD. - While every
one is looking to the effort now being
made to attract strangers and capital
to our State, would it not be good
time to call the attention of our people
to the dormant wealth of Berkeley
Co. that could be easily developed by
their own efforts.
That wheat growing is no longer
profitable is unanimously conceded
and this forces the inevitable cOnclu-
sion that farmers must abandon
their time-honored and once profita-
BILE industry and substitute something
in its place. What shall it be? The
bill before Congress removing what
little protection there is on wool, will
make careful farmers hesitate before
investing in sheep. at present their
most profitable business. Should the
report of Prof. Swanson regarding the
experiments made and wonderful re-
suits obtained i'm the manufacture of
sugar from sorghum. at Fort Scott last
summer, prove practical, it would
seem that new and profitable indus
try was open to US. The report claims
that 1905 lbs. of pure sugar was made
from ton of cane; that % to 80
bushels of seed tequal to cornl was
yielded per acre and the refuse chips
from the cane made excellent paper
pulp. Sorghum grows nowhere more
luxuriantly than here, and the manu-
featuring machinery is not too expen-
sive, we certainly are as we'll prepared
to benefit ourselves by sugar making
as anyone else.
what we consume, the diminished
drain on our resources would SO much
lessen the immense sum we are con-
stantly spending for articles of daily
use, and the money of those who
bought would remain at home to de-
velope other enterprises.
The same reflection applies to many
of our agricultural implements. We
sell the timber required for making a
wagon for less than SIS, and buy the
wagon back for from S75 to 500. The
farmer who does this ruinous business
is ploughing up better iron than is but
into that wagon or the foreign pillow
he is using, which he purchased for
the benefit of far away manufacture
er, while skillful mechanics at home
are compelled to abandon their shops
and seek employment elsewhere.
Coal as good as we import from Pa.
at great expense, crops out in many
places on the Meadow Branch Noun
tam, patiently awaiting sufficient en-
terprise to dig it.
Hoping my rundown remarks may
help to start the " Boom" we are
waiting for strangers to give us, on
the only permanent basis possible. /
give them to your readers for what
they are worth. SUBSCRIBER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
DEATHS.

Fannie G. Fulk, daughter OF James
Fulk, on the Winchester pike, miles
from town, died March oath, aged 10
years, months and days. Inter
ment at Shepherdstown Sunday, 25th.
Near Shepherdstown, March IS, 1888,
Bessie Russell Willingham, aged Is
years and 9months.
AT the residence of herson in Wash
ington, March 18th, of Paralysis, Mrs.
Ann, relict Of the late A. NJ. Kitzmil-
Ter, formerly of Harper's Ferry, aged
rs years.
At her home in Cumberland, March
25th, Mrs. ]. C. Orrick, aged 10 years.
Mrs. Orrick was anatiye of Berke-
ley County, having been a daughter
of Mr.. VIM. Pendleton, decd; and
with her husband, Mr.. j. c. Orriek
lived in this county until 1856 when
they removed to Cumberland. Mr..
Orrick was for many years Superin-
tendent of the Honeywood Mill, at
Dam No. 5, owned by Col. Edward
Colston, decd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
VANCLEYESVlLLE ITEMS.

Mr.. Charles Rogan, who has been
sick, is out again.
The attendance at the public school
is very small at present on account of
the measles.
Mr.. Joseph Morrow left on Thurs
day last for California, he expects to
locate permanently. May good for
tune attend him.
A colored man employed by Mr..
Harry Getzendanner was engaged in
shooting rats at his farm, but instead
of killing the rat, he killed one of Mr..
CPS cows.
The wagon maker stand at the X
roads, owned and operated by Mr..
Thomas Winebrener in the past, will
in the future be carried on by Mr.. Will
liam Brady, who is first-class work.
man. He will do all kind of work in
wood from a wheel barrow to farm
wagon.
We note the following changes in
our neighborhood this spring: Mr..
John Barry, moved to Washington /;
Mr.. John Fulk, on the McSherry farm;
Mr.. John Chaplain, on the Vancleaf
farm; Benjamin Busey, on the Fulk
farm; Henry Vanmetre, on Obed
Vanmetre's farm; Hamilton Myers.
to Hedgesville; William Vanmetre.
on the farm vacated by Mr.. Myers ;
and Warner Vanmetre in his new
house, lately erected on his own farm.
Died March Goth, 'SS, Mrs. Evaline
Myers, wife of Mr.. VIM. III. Myers.
Blessed are they who die in the Lord.
A frame dwelling house and con-
tents, owned and occupied by Mr..
George Boyer, at Browns Crossing,
Jefferson Co., was destroyed by fire on
Monday night, the Goth. The fire
originated from defective flue. In.
surance 500.
March 20. MEMO.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
AMMONIA IN BAKING POWDERS.
From tie Scientific American.


Among the recent discoveries in
science and chemistry, none is more
important than the uses to which
common ammonia can be properly put
as leavening agent and which indi-
cate that this familiar salt is hereafter
to perform an active part in the prep
aration of our daily food.
The carbonate of ammonia is an ex-
ceedingly volatile substance. Place a
small portion of it upon knife and
Eold over a fame, and it will almost
Immediately be entirely developed
into gas and pass off into the air. The
gas thus formed is simple compost.
ton Of nitrogen and hydrogen. No
residue is left from the ammonia.
This gives its superiority as leaven-
ing powder over soda and cream of tar
tar used alone, and has induced its use
as supplement to these articles. A
small quantity of ammonia in the
dough is effective in producing bread
that will be lighter, sweeter and more
wholesome than that risen by any
other leavening agent. When it is
acted upon by the heat of baking pow
der gas that raises the dough is liber-
ated. In this act it uses itself up, as
it were; the ammonia is intirely diff
fused, leaving no trace or residuum
whatever. The light, fluffy, flaky APP
pearance, so desirable in biscuits, ETC.,
and so sought after by professional
cooks, is said to be impaired to them
only by the use of this agent.
The bakers and baking powder man
ufacturers producing the finest goods
have been quick to avail themselves
of this useful discovery, and the hand
soonest and best bread and cake are
now largely risen by the aid of ammo
mia combined, of course, with other
leavening material.
Ammonia is one of the best known
products ofthe laboratory. If, as seems
to be justly claimed for it, the appli-
cation of its properties to the purposes
of cooking, results in giving us lighter
and more wholesome bread, biscuit
and cake, it will prove boon to dys-
peptic humanity, and will speedily
force itself into general use in the new
field to which science has assigned it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Col. SCHOOL REPoRT.-For month
ending Mar. Is. Perfect recitation
and head marks: Div. "A class
Bessi Lee GA, s; ]. A. Duvall A., q;
M. V. Corsey II, 13; c. J. Harden
%; Ettta Beaner 80; G. r. Toliver
81, 10; j. w. Ford IA; r. Mosley 66,
10.
B. class.-Lizzie Curtis 40, 4; V. B.
Carter AZ, 2; Boyd Scott q, 4; Geo.
Murphy 80 B. Mckee "a l.. Brown
80 T; M. E. Allmon II; 7. Harden 10 ;
l.. Crummell IA; G. Steward II.
]. w. CoRsEY, Prin.
Div. BIB class.-E. Wilson As, g.;
John Ellis 80, 6 Thos. Foreman 50,
8; S. Jackson 40, Z; Rosa Corsey 80,
8; w. Spears 36, s; c. Toliver, 80, /;
John Sampson 40, 5; John Scott 40, (;
William Jackson 40, 10.
B. class.-Magie Harden, %, 4 C..
Glenn 10; ID. Spears 90, g.; Lille
Marshall q, 5; Harry Duvall 90, 2; r..
Jackson %, Z; NJ. A. Page 80; Bessie
Toliver 20; Thos. Fairfax 20.
g. w. GREEN, Teacher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

OFFICE OF THE MARTINsBURG
FIRE DEPARTMENT, March 23d, 1888.
AT special meeting of the Fire
Department the following Preamble
and Resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the AL
mighty God, in his all wise provi.
dence, to remove from our midst our
Brother Fireman, William It. Logan,
and that we humbly bow in submits
sion to His will, hoping that our loss
is his eternal gain; and WHEREAS,
The department has lost a good an
active member; Therefore be it,
Resotred, That the members wear
the usual badge of mourning for the
space of thirty days.
Resolred, That we tender our heart
felt sympathies to the bereayed faIni-
ly in their sad affiiction.
Resotred, That copy of the resolu-
tions be sent TO the family and record
ed on the minutes of the department,
and published in the city papers.
JOHN F. ROBERTS,
VIM. M. HOLLIS, Com.
JACOB NJ. SHARPER,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
HOW MEN DIE.

If we know all the methods of approach
adopted by an enemy we are the better
enabled to ward off the danger and post
pone the moment when surrender be-
comes inevitable. In many instances the
inherent strength of the body suffices to
enable it to oppose the tendency toward
death. Many however have lost these
forces to such an extent that there is lit
tie or no help, In other cases little aid
to the weakened Lungs will make all the
difference between sudden death and
many years of useful life. Upon the first
symptoms of a Cough, Cold or any trou-
BILE of the Throat or Lungs, give that old
and we'll known remedy-Boschee' Ger
man Syrup, careful trial. 1t will prove
what thousands say of it to be, the "ben-
efactor of any home.''
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
EXCURSIONS.

business men and settlers looking for
new locations or investments can reach
all principal points in Minnesota and Da-
kota at q cost of one fare for the round
trip, by availing themselves of the ex-
cursions announced via the st. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba Ry. from st.
Paul, MINI. Tickets good for 30 days
Very low excursion rates have been
made also via this line to Helena and
Great Falls, Montana, tickets good for
four months. Further particulars can
be obtained by addressing G. ii . WARREN,
General Passenger Agent, st. Paul, MINI,
or S. L. warren, General Eastern Agent,
2S7 broadway, N. Y. 31T 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

The effort to make the Shenandoah
river navigable to Harper's Ferry is
not, as some suppose, an impractical
BILE or visionary scheme. Up to the
time of the great flood in 1870, the is
land and shore of the river, at Shen-
andoah City, were covered during a
greater part Of the year with valuable
products of field and forests, brought
down the river on flatboats. Not on
ly flour, corn and large quantities of
excellent lumber, but hundreds OF
tons of pig iron came down to be load
ed on cars and sent to market. There
are at least four ore banks within 20
miles of Harper's Ferry, that have
been closed for lack of transportation,
since the great flood. Six mills, brick
yards and ore banks, for full sixty
miles along the banks of this great
river are all unused ON account of OBJ
structions to navigation, between
Watson's factory and Harper's Ferry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

THE FORUM FOR APRIL.-The
April number of the Forum, the
monthly Review of live topics pub
lished at 81 Fifth Ave-, New York,
contains two notable political arti-
cles. Mr.. John Foord, an Independ-
ent, who was formerly Editor of the
New York Times, maintains that Mr..
Blaine could not carry New York
this year or receive as large proper
tion of votes in that pivotal State as
he received in 1884. He makes this
showing by study of the statistics of
elections held since 1884. Mr.. Henry
Watterson, writing on the "Hysteria
of Sectional Agitation" shows that
the Union is stronger now than ever
before, and that no partisan agitation
can again estrange the sections. He
pays his compliments vigorously to
Mr.. Murat Halstead's error.
There are two articles that bear on
the Roman Catholic Church-one by
the eminent Belgian scholar, Prof.
Emile de Laveleye, who shows how
powerful factor the Pope Is in Euro
pear politics and in British politics
in particular; and the other by Mon
signor Il. $. Preston, who writes spec
ifieally against Henry Georges books,
and in effect declares that they will in
due time be put on the Index.
Z. P. Roe. more of whose stories
have been sold than of any other liv-
ing novelist, explains the secret of
success in fiction. Mrs. Alice We'll
lington Rollins. who has made study
of the slums and the social problem
involved therein. with a woman's
symathy for suffering, explains the
impracticability Of most of the meth
DDS of reform that have been suggest
ed.
DIR. Meredith Clymen, an eminent
New York physician, explains the
faith-cure and similar miraculous
methods of healing; Mr.. John d.
Champlin, Jr., the encyclopedia,
writes broad essay on Z" The Union
of the English Speaking Peoples"
predicting the annexation to the
United State of Canada, and ultimate
ly of all British America; and Mr..
Park Benjamin reviews the remark
able work done by DIR. VIM. Gilbert,
Queen Elizabeth's physician. in Gre
ating the modern science Of electrIci-
ty.
From scientific point OF view the
most noteworthy article in the num-
Der, and one of the most noteworthy
that has been published in a very
long time, is an explanation by DIR.
Brown-Sequard, the great French
specialist. of the location of the
brains various functions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
MR.. FLICK'S CONDITION.

The intelligence of Mr.. Flick's af-
Fiction was received with sorrow and
regret all through the State. IF we'll
wishes could restore his health, they
would not be wanting, for from every
part of West Virginia come words of
mingled hope and sadness and here
at his own home there is constant
inquiry for change for the better.
His condition has been pretty much
the same all week; but he bears up
bravely, and the chances are that he
will recover.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
WITHOUT REGARD TO COST
If you want to secure some rare
bargains, come quickly before
the cost marks are found.

WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE
WINCHESTER, VA, March 25.-Wil-
liam Mcclure. aged sixty-five, resid-
ing in Timber Ridge, this county,
murdered his wife, Mary, about the
same age, yesterday, and then shot
himself In the neck with rife. When
found, he was sitting in the chair,
with the rifle between his legs. 1t is
he struck his wife with a
cane, fracturing her skull. No cause
is assigned for the tragedy. Mcclure
was large man and quick-tempered.
His wife was q small woman. 1t is
thought that he struck her in quar-
rel, and then, stricken with remorse,
killed himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
The Republicans Carry Hagerstown.

HAGERsTowN, March &c. -Notwith-
standing the Indictment weather to-
day, large crowds surrounded the polls
and took deep interest in the munich
pal election. The result was highly
gratifying to the Republicans. They
elected their candidate for mayor, Mr..
Lewis Delameter. by a majority of216,
and their candidate in the Second
ward, Mr.. Lewis Gantz, by MAORI
ty of IL. Mr.. James Shafer, the Demo-
cratic candidate for councilman in the
Fourth ward, was elected by a re-
duced majority. This is the third
Republican mayor Hagerstown has
had since the war, and Mr.. Gantz is
the first candidate of that party who
has ever carried his ward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Barnum's big show will exhibit In
Hagerstown on May 9Th.
Mr.. Jacob frey, widely-known
citizen, died near Hagerstown last
Friday. He was IS years old.
Mr.. james A. Green has been APP
pointed assistant In the Harper's Fer
ry postofiice, in place of w. l.. Erwin,
resigned.
Mr.. Charles X. Hardesty shipped
from Summit Point last week 7S head
of magnificent beef cattle, ranging
from 1900 to 1000 pounds. They
we're destined for Liverpool. England.
DIR. d. w. Border and wife have re-
turned to Kearneysville, after haying
spent the past winter III Florida.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

The recent blizzard" proved fatal
to animal as well as human life. In
New York six horses dropped dead
from paralysis in one day, and numer-
Gus cases in other cities. Intense cold
seems to have a fatal effect on weak
systems that even animals are not
exempt from. Mr.. Geo. w. Ander-
son, ofnear town, lost valuable horse
that had no symptoms of disease ex-
cept something like paralysis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
The Safest Medicine

To have in the house at all times is Simmons
Liver Regulator. 1t will harm no one. 1t will
benefit all who may have attacks of Bilious.
ness, Dyspepsia, Headache, Constipation. or
other ailments resulting from q disordered
Liver or stomach. Keep it always IN the house
and you will have n family physician near
who will save you many dollars and much sui.
fering. The genuine always has on the wrap
PEI the red Trademark and Signature of J
II. Zeilin & Co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

The Library Magazine for March
comes out in new dress which is high
ly creditable to the high-class litera-
ture which it embodies. 1t is certain
ly very extraordinary dollars worth
of literature. the nearly $500 pages
per annum which this Magazine gives
to its subscribers. Those who see it
are not surprised at such very emphat-
ic endorsements as given, for exam
pie, by Prof. Perry, of Williams Col
lege, in recent letter to the publish
err: 81 do not know when my SUBJ
scription to the Library Magazine ex.
pires. Please renew it. / do not in.
tend it shall expire at all so long as
am able to read"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

LITTLETON NJ. HOKE, Successor
TO Gettinger & Hoke,) will open in
the old stand, Blondell building, on
April I'd, an ENTIRE NEW stock of
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps which in
Quality, styles and prices cannot be
equaled. A full advertisement next
week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

II The permanent officers of the Berke-
1ey Co. Immigration and Develop
ament Association are: Alex. Parks,
Pres; G. Nj. Lamon, Chas. II. Miller,
AB. F. Brady, w. Ii. H. Flick, A. j.
Thomas. G. L. Kreglow, and Aquila
|Janney, Vice Presidents l.. NJ. Ben
der, Sec'y; and w. It. Noll, Treasurer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Mr.. VIM. Martin, worthy young
man of this place, is agent for the fine
nursery stock of f. O. Graham, Ro-
chester, n. Y. He will call on the citi-
zens of the county, and those in need
of anything in the fruit tree or flower
line, will do well to give him their
orders.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

News was received Monday by his
relatives here, of the death, in st.
Louis, Mo-, of Mr.. George Wolff, for
merly of this place, and the oldest son
of the late Mr.. John M. Wolff.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

The State Board of Health held a
meeting in this place last week. Local
Boards of Health were elected for each
county. The next meeting will be at
Charleston, the second Monday in
sIulV.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

On the night of April the 10th, the
Martinsburg City Band will give a
concert in Winchester, Va. We re-
commend them TO the music lovers
of that city, and those who attend
will hear a rare treat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Yesterday, Good Friday, was OBJ
served as holiday by the B. & o. men
by special orders from headquarters,
and to-day was also included, some-
thing never before known.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

The Berkeley Social Club will give
its Fourth Annual Ball in Feller's
new Opera House, Thursday, April
18th. A good time is promised the
young people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Tomorrow, Sunday, Rev. r. d.
Roller will preach his farewell ser.
mon as pastor of Trinity Episcopal
Church, and will administer the sac
rament of the Lords Supper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
KEEP YOURSELF POSTED.

TO be we'll dressed is the wish of all
civilized people. How to dress is the
problem thousands are seeking to
solve. 1t is good advice to keep your
self posted on the styles, quality and
prices of the articles you wear.
One among the best ways to do this is
to accept the invitation of these store
keepers who give public exhibitions
of their wares with the prices attach
ed.
Such exhibitions are intended to
post you on the styles, the quality
and the price.
The Messrs. Updegraffs, of Hagers-
town, open their first exhibition on
Saturday next, March 3lst, and con-
tinue same on the Monday and Tues
day following. You ARE INVITED.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31
THE MARTINSBURG HERALD.

THANKS to those who settled up ac-
counts this week. We will be COM
PEELED to follow up our collections
more closely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Mr.. Austin Rodrick is at home,
having been compelled to leave the
Theological Seminary in consequence
ola sprained knee, from which he has
been suffering for long while.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

AT special meeting of Council the
vote in the DeGrange case stood five
to sustain the charge on the evidence
adduced, and three against.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

KANSAS REAL EsTATE.-The read
ers ofTHE HERALD will note the real
estate card of Capt. J. w. Beller of
Perth, Kansas, formerly of this place.
Those who wish to invest in Kansas
farms or property can deal with him
in all confidence. Friends wishing
reliable Information about the West
and its opportunities need not hesitate
writing to him, and as matter of
business enclosing stamps for reply.
See his card in another column.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-03-31

Holy Week services were held in
the churches during the week, and
tomorrow the great festival of Easter
will be appropriately celebrated.