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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

The town Of Apam, Mexico, has recently
been invaded by mosquitoes. A local
paper in making this announcement says
that these pests were imported from Vera
Cruz in cargo OF fruit. There were no
mosquitoes in Mexico until 1885, but
siuce then they have swarmed in almost
every part of the country, even during
the coolest months. Chicago News.
The growing evil Of droughts and insects
and weeds. and sweeping winds, we can
provide against only by prompt action and
combined action. We do not need laws
against oleomargarine hundredth part
as badly as we need strong legislation to
compel the destruction Of weeds and spar
rows and the prevention Of the destruction
Of forests and scattered trees. If all Of
our legislatures would confne their atten-
lion to the practical needs Of the land for
one summer. and then adjourn without
successor for Eve years, we should stand
ONE chance of getting the value Of the
taxes paid to support our state political
institutions New weeds are invading Us,
new insects overwhelming the crops, and
the sparruws threaten to be worse than all
tho plaques Of Egypt combined. Globe
Democrat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
POETRY.
THE HARDEST TIME OF ALL.


There are days of deepest sorrow,
In the season of our life
There are wild, despairing moments,
There are hours of mortal strife;
There are times of stormy anguish,
When the tears refuse to fall,
But the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
Youth and love are oft impatient,
Seeking things beyond their reach
And the heart grows sick with hoping,
Ere it learns what life can teach.
For, before the fruit be gathered,
We must see the blossoms fall:
And the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
Loving once, and loving ever,
1t is sad to watch for years
For the light whose fitfuI shining
Makes rainbow of our tears.
1t is sad to count from morning
All the hours to even-fall
Oh, the waiting time. my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
We can bear the heat of conflict,
Though the sudden, crushing blow,
Beating back our gathered forces,
For moment lays US low.
We may rise again beneath it,
None the weaker for our fall;
But the waiting time my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
For it wears the eager spirit,
As the salt waves wear the stone,
And Hopes gorgeous garb grows
thread bare,
Till its brightest tints are gone.
Then, amid youths radiant tresses,
Silent SHOWS begin to fall /;
Oh, the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.
Yet at last we learn the lesson,
That God knoweth what is best,
And silent resignation
Makes the spirit calm and blest:
For we know day is coming
For the changes of our fate,
When our hearts will thank Him
meekly
That He taught us how to wait.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
Dainty Dish Of tho samoa,.s.

The Samoans have dish called pa
lolo, which rises from the bottom of the
sea to the surface 1t is composed Of
countless thousands of worms allied to
the Nereid family They vary in length
from an inch to yard and exhibit every
conceivable color as they wriggle and
twist on the waves. Whole villages Of
Samoans go out in boats to collect this
native dainty and the feast that follows is
one of the great festivities. ''Palolo7 is
wrapped in breadfruit leaves and cooked
in ovens. 1t makes its appearance from
the sea so regularly that the inhabitants
of the Fiji group call November and Octo-
Der little and great Palolo. it being first
seen during the first named month, but
reaches it's plentitude in November
Philadelphia Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
That Highway of Nations.

The broad Atlantic. is ever a stormy thorough
fare. Yet blow the winds ever so fercely. and
ride the waves ever SO loftily, seamen must
man the good ships, tourists will brave the
passage. andcommercial travellers and buyers
must visit the centres of foreign trade and
manufacture. That atrocious malad,, sea-
sickness, together with colickly pains and
much inward uneasiness is often endured
when Hostetter's stomach Bitters would have
fortified the voyagers against them. Sea cap
tains, and in fact all old salts and veteran
travellers are acquainted with the protective
value of this estimable preventive and rene
dy, and are rarely unprovided with it, Emil
grants to the far West should use il as safe
guard against malaria. Seek the aid of the
Bitters for dyspepsia, constipatation, liver
complaint, kidney troubles, and all ailments
that I'm pair the harmonious and vigorous ac-
ton of the vital powers,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
NY LApYE's HEART.

There is q tunefui instrument
OF q meiliiuous concent,
The secret OF whose harmony
Is understood alone by me.
Ny master, Love-'tis safe TO say
That four and twenty hours q day
OF practice should the skin impsrt
OF playing on my ladye's heart.
Responsive to my nghtest touch,
Our mutual accord is such
With equal ease make o CRY
Or sentimental symphony.
A song OF love. q merry air,
A wall IF anguish or despair,
Such are my themes whene'er start
The nnsic Of my ladye's heart.
Hapl5 strike o note Of woe fts
And dnd 1t sweet, too, for trow
The hand that stirred the mournfui strain
Can turn it unto joy again
But liking well this power to WELD
Too often to its spell yield,
And twang, fear, with cruel art
The strings upon my ladye's heart.
ENVOY.
Yet, o my sweetheart! chide me not.
Today's distress 10 soon forgot.
My solace and my joy thou art,
o sensitive, o tunefui heart!
Clara Green.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

THROUGH A GOOD COUNTRY.-The
building of the western extension of
the Baltimore aud Harrisburg Rail-
way from Ortanna, Adams County,
Pa, to Blue Ridge Summit, on the
Western Maryland Railroad, char
ter for which was granted in Harris
burg, Tuesday, will open up certain
sections of country westward in
more direct way than has been posi-
BILE heretofore. The distance is about
fifteen miles, and if the road is built,
will no doubt increase the travel, es-
pecially the excursion business from
Hanover, Gettysburg and other towns
to Pen Mar, Hagerstown and other
points on the Western Maryland
and in the B. & O.'s territory. The
road will run through good country,
pass near Fairfield, in magnificent
valley known as Carroll Track, and
close to the old furnace once worked
by Thad Stevens. Ortanna is eight
miles from Gettysburg. The road will
connect the Baltimore and Harrisburg
divisions of the Western Maryland
with the main line. 1t is not thought
the building of the line will cause
tHuCl tfOuUle. MUCH Vi tHo STduluS
was done by the State of Pennsylva-
MIA over fifty years ago, and the rest is
very light. 1t will give the Western
Maryland a second line from Emory
Grove to Blue Ridge Summit, and the
fast mail service could be worked east
ward from the Summit so as to reach
Gettysburg at a. IN. and Hanover at
$40 a. m. 1t is believed if those in
terested locally will take hold of it
properly it will be built in no long
time. The capital is $250,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
While Mr.. Fuller. the Presidents

While Mr.. Fuller, the Presidents
nominee for Chief Justice, was a
member of the Illinois Legislature
in 1868 he voted to prohibit inter
ference with slavery, Joined in the
Democratic opposition to emancipa.
ton and the war measures of the
Government and voted against the
extension of the suffrage to Union
soldiers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

We know that certain preparations of
cereals are best adapted for certain NOR
bid conditions of the infantile system,
and that others are of therapeutic value
in specific disease. We also know what
is the best general type of food for little
folks. Many articles in the market may
approach this type. but that which comes
nearest is Mellin s Food.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

BDAkDlSb a tO-fiLT bAhtH-
through Siberia that / should never be per
mitted TO go there again, and that after the
publication Of my papers no other foreigner
would be allowed 70 make Investigations
there, and l lost no possible opportunity 70
secure accuracy and thoroughness.
brought back more than fifty pounds OF
notes, papers and original documents, many
Of the latter from secret Government
archives, besides FIVE or six hundred fools
cap pages OF manuscript, prepared for me
by political exiles In all parts Of Siberia, and
covering the most noteworthy episodes OF
their lives. can regard the black listing,
therefore, with certain degree OF compla-
cency. The stable-door Is locked. but the
horse has been stolen-and I've got him"
Mr.. u. A. Frost artist and photographer,
accompanied Mr.. KEENAN,, and il Is expected
that the results Of his work viii form tho
most interesting series Of pictures Of Rus
sian and Siberian life and scenery eva
made
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

Lightning struck country school
house in Delaware county, OHIO,
killing John Bowers, aged twelve,
who was standing at the black
board, and stunning the other pu-
pills and the teacher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
Rucklen,s Arnica salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fe-
yer Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by E. C. Will
liams, Jr. & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

Thomas Eggleston died near Grit
fithsville, w. Va, at the age of Ill
years. He had smoked his pipe
every day since he was 16 years old
and retained his faculties save that
of hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

A cloud-buIst near Maize, Kas.,
caused a flood, during which a house
was swept into the Arkansas River
and four members of one family
were drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

| have Just received some l5
or 20 pieces new Satteens, Black
and Colored also Linen Cham
bray, a new article of Dress
Goods, pretty and cheap. Silk
Warp Nuns Yelling for Wells,
Rib'd Balbrigan Vests, Jerseys,
some White Goods, Hamburgs,
of which | have a large stock at
reduced prices ; and also all Silks
at prime cost. A good chance
for a cheap silk dress. Call,
Ladies, and see for yourselves.
| mean business,
Respectfully,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.
From the Shepherdstoan Registe

From the Shepherdstoat7a Register.
Bass have begun to bite well in the
Potomac at Shepherdstown. During
the past week some splendid strings
of the fish have been caught.
One of the bear cubs that was cap
tured in Virginia some time since by
Mr.. Props, of Halltown, died few
days ago, owing to the fact that it did
not take kindly to the bottle.
The house of Jack Stubs, colored
man living mile or two from Shep-
herdstown, was entered by some one
last Monday who stole from it watch
and a small sum of money. 1t is
thought that three white tramps were
the guilty persons.
THE HORSE MARKET is Good
For the past few weeks horse-buyers
from Maryland and Pennsylvania
have been purchasing many horses
from the farmers of Jefferson county,
especially in the neighborhood of
Shepherdstown. During the last
couple of years there has been a nota-
BILE improvement in the horses raised.
Farmers get the benefit by the high
prices they obtain for the animals.
The number of buyers and the lively
demand for West Virginia horses has
the tendency to make the market bet
ter than it has been for some time.
GRAND PARADE OF /. o. OF o. F.
-Shepherdstown was treated, last
Thursday, April 26th. to one of the
most imposing scenes she has ever
witnessed, by the grand parade of Odd
Fellows. The occasion was the cele-
bration of the sixty-ninth anniyer-
well suited for the parade, clear and
warm, and after the cold weather
which preceded was we'll fitted to
awaken the drowsy nature of man
and fill our streets with anxious spec
tators. The /. 0. ofO. f. of this place
has not been before the public for SO
long that most every one was eager to
see something of this part of onr COM
munity. At an early hour its mem
bers were busy making preparations,
and at 1:30 p. m. the Marshal of the
day, Jacob Wintermoyer, and his AS
sistant, ID. l.. Rentch, began to form
the procession ON King Street. TWAS
headed by our Silver Cornet Band, of
which our people may well be proud /;
followed by Eureka Canton, of Mar
tinsburg, in full uniform, which was
admired by all for their beauty and
uniqueness the other visiting Lodges
in procession were La Grange, of
Boonsboro, Md, Wildey, of Charles
town, Virginia, of Harper's Ferry,
Gratitude, of Leetown, and Tuscarora,
of Martinsburg. After parade
through the town the procession pro-
ceeded to the M. E. Church, where
the large audiencd assembled were
treated to an excellent address by P.
Gano, P. G. NJ, of Washington, ID. G.
Notable among the visiting brethren
was G. L. Hensell, P. G. M. of Mar.
tinsburg, who assisted in conducting
the ceremonies. The celebration was
a grand success in every particular
and will be of benefit to Caledonia
Lodge of this place. The town was
well filled with our own people and
strangers and made us think that our
town would be alive and things would
be brighter if we had more celebra-
tions and music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

Having fitted up the large store rooms
at No. 81 North Queen street, formerly
Undertake and put in new and COM
plete stock of everything that could be
thought of in first-class Dry Goods line,
/ respectfully invite the public and the
Ladies in particular to call, and we shall
be pleased to show them our assortment.
The stock has been especially selected
with a care to quality and the wants of
the trade in style and fashion, being the
latest and most popular.
Our line of Dress Goods. Calicoes,
Ginghams, Muslins, is the fullest and
finest that taste could select or money
buy.
Our object is to study the wants of
housekeepers and supply them to the
satisfaction of every buyer, in material,
quality, price in politeness and accom-
mediation. and fair dealing.
With these assurances we extend our
cordial greeting to the public, and solic-
it share of patronage visit will prove
an agreeable and profitable acquaint-
ance. Very Respectfully,
w r.. VHORGA
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
suhstt,nts for Cream.

Certain creameries in New England have
discovered that buttermilk and soda make
asubstitute for cream. and that consumers
will use 1t about three months before be.
ginning to kick Detroit Free Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
G. w. HOKE.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE |.

The firm of Corners & Seckman has
this day been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. All accounts of said firm are in
the hands of Mr.. Corners for settlement,
JOHN T. CONNERS,
FLOYD NJ, SECKMAN.
Martinsburg, w. Va,
April 10th, 1888.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

The bodies of seven people were
found in the ruins OF a burned barn
in Arlington, Neb., and murder is
suspected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
NEW GOODS !!

III ESRIETTAs, the best value for the
III price, in town; colors-Goblen
Green, Goblen Blue and Mahogany az
inches wide, and only soc. at
G.. w. HOKES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

Tent Life In Siberia ETC., had spent Tour
years In Russia and Siberia, was thorough
ly conversant with the people and the Ian
guage, and had reached the conclusion that
the Russian Government had been misrep-
resented, and that the exile system OF Bibe-
ria was not so terrible as was supposed
Knowing that Mr.. KEENAN, held these
views, the Russian Government gave him
every facility for thorough
INSPECTION OF MINES ASD PRISONS
Of Siberia-the most thorough that had
ever been made by a traveller Armed with
letters from the Russian Minister OF the
Interior and other high officials, Mr.. Ken
nan went everywhere, inspecting mines and
prisons, convict barges and hospitals, and
travelling with C1aincd exiles along the
great Siberian road He made the intimate
personal acquaintance OF more than TIRES
hundred exiled s'liberals" and Nihilists,
many Of whom wrote out their histories for
his use The actual facts, as revealed by
this searching investigation, were far re-
moved from Mr.. Remnants preconceived
ideas, as this thrilling narrative OF fifteen
months privation and adventure VIII show.
AS is already known, tho publication OF
Mr.. Remnants preliminary papers has TO
suited In his being placed
on THE BLACK LIST
by the Russian Government, and copies OF
The Century containing them have the OBJ
jectionable article torn out by the custom
officials before being allowed to enter the
Cars dominions.
"Iexpected, Of course,p says Mr.. Ken
nan, in recent interview, "to be put ON
the Russian black list. am only thankful
that succeeded in crossing the frontier
with all my material and papers coming this
way / became satisfied before got half
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
THREE PRETTIEST BABIES
HOMEOPATHY,

2,655 cases in European hospitals receiving
Homeopathic treatment showed a death rate
OLA per cent. while 1850 cases under old
treatment had death rate of l0.5, (See Sharps
Tracts)
Official figures in Bavaria give Homeopa-
thy death rate in Cholera of 6.75 against 1880
OF old treatment. DIR. Rath.
These figures, whose accuracy has never been
refuted should make every one give the mat
ter more than passing thought and it would
be we'll to write for a copy OF our book Catalo-
que, and medical Index. also, If interested in
live stock, OF our Veterinary Index" We
mail them free. Many druggists keep our
medicines or they may be ordered direct.
BOERICKE & TAFEL.
Homeopathic Pharmacists and Publishers.
2l2 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, Md. or
9Ss F. St., N. W. Washington. D. C. also
Philadelphia New York and Chicago.
Price Lists and Book Catalogue mailed free
Established 1885.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12
SIBERIA.
ITS Secrets Revealed George Kennan'A
Wonderful Journey.

" On01NhaA 0OtAhC9s
MOST interesting contri-
button to secret history
will DO the illustrated pa
pers on "Siberia and the
Exile SYSTEM by George
KEENAN,. which begin In
the May Century maya
zine. They will embody tho
\ results OF what is be-
leved TO be tho first sue
N cessful attempt by a com
N petent investigator TO make
N q thorough study Of the
g Russian exile system. Be-
~ fore undertaking his ardu.
IA Gus journey Of 1000 miles,
M In the interest OF The CenfH-
u ~, Mr.. KEENAN,, author Of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-05-12

June LIST is Friday, and as T. Ashby
Ridenour's respite expires the last of
May, we presume he will be executed
on that day unless he is granted new
trial by Judge Turner, or the Court of
Appeals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-05
EVERYBODY IS SATISFIED.
IMPRESSIONS FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES on THE

COUNTY CoMMITTnEs ACTION
Colonel S. V. II. Cruger the chairman OF the Kepuo-
,ican County Committee, said yesterday that he would
probably not appoint the inspectors to supervise
TN. rcnroment and election In the With Assembly DIS
tret for several DAYS There need OF haste
ne said and select the inspectors with care
The sentiment among Republicans generally was that tho
County Committee acted with discretion In the mat
ter IL could not afford overlook the action OF the
leaders I'm the With District the recent election To
do so would be acknowledge that district organization
could support oppose the regularly nominated candidates
OF the party pleased. on the other hand II was
led that In many National and State contests the
With District hal done good work, and there never
WAS any question fah:uIness National and
State tickets
John J. o. Brien said: dissatisfied with tho
action OF the County Committee II 1t intended dis
cpine the With District IL might we'll do IL In that
WAY as any other did object TO the charge Of reachery
and deceit. perfectly well known 10 the Xth Dis
trct people that would not their lal cad
dates We told them They treated us unfairly in
The nominating enuOn for State Senator We are
willing TO Q enrolment L. Will make no difference
IN u.s. We have the Republic OF the district with
and no take them away The men who now con-
,roi The district will be collected"
John f. BrOdsky said: :" The cause OF the With
D,.trlct light IA Mr. Root said, well known before
eecfIon day We thought and still think that the
XIVh Districts, AMI did not propose to sit down and
hear H. We willing 10 have re-enr0lment under
The supervision Of fair committee. such Colonel
Cfuger, know, viii appoint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-05
LOOKING FOR REPUBLICAN, AID
TURNING THE TABLES IN THE BROOKLYN FOURTH
WARD REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.

TURNING THE TABLES IN THE BROOKLYN FOURTH
WARD REPUBLICAN, PRIMARY.
Tho effect OF tho medicine" given by tho Demo
cratic General Committee in Brooklyn last weok to
John Y McKane Supervisor of Cravesend and the
determination 10 crush him viii DO fclt at tho meeting
Of tho Kings County Board OF Supervisors to day
temporary president to succeed McKane, whose term
expired on Saturday Is TO BIO chosen. Tho Board con-
ssts of 10 Democrats including Mayor Chaplin, IL 10
pubucans and ono Lsbsr party man.
sxtoen Of the Democrats in caucus have nominated
Supervisor Baisley, of Flatbush, for president Tho
Republicans had expected to vote for Supervisor Will
lis Of tho First Ward but whom tho Democrats rcpud
atcd McKano no made Ovorturcs for Republican sup
port caucus was ncld yesterday, and 1t was
deemed advisable to support McKanc II he got tho
necessary five Democratic votes to win. as 1t takes
TO- or "a majority Of the full Board to oloct Tie IS
suro of the votes Of supervi' Ferguson, who was
whether he can get the other three IS uncertain, but
no claims that IL hO does, he Will 90 oiccted
caucus Of EpubcanS will 10 held this AFTERNOON ~
1 o'clock to determine tho matter II Mckano gers
Republican support he promises TO work Tor tho
Republican county candidates next fall.
The primary ordered by tho Republican General
Committee OF Kings County In the Fourth warn
Of Brooklyn 10 consequence OF tho lrreguiartieS ~
tho ono hold in December for tho election OF Ward
officers and delegates to tho General Committce, was
hold last evening at No 800 FultonSt IL was
SQUARE contest between the friends and opponents OIL
Michael J. Dady, tho opponents being led by exAs-
sembIyman MulholIand. Tho inspectors OF election
at the December primary, when Dady was peaten'
were arrested at his inst for violation OF tho law
This time Dady was candidate IN person 40. u,io
gate to the General Committee, and out OF ~. Vo.os
his ticket p0cd 40, and the opposition only o. fA-
Alderman Birbett was elected to the Gencra ooni-
mtcc Of which he has been treasurer for throo sca'