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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
A PECULIAR AFFLICTION.
United States Senator's Disease
Neither Asleep Nor Awake

News comes from Europe that United
States Senator Leland Stanford, who has
been there for some time, is the victim OF
an extraordinary disease, He cannot
sleep when he wants to, and he cannot keep
awake when he wants to; he can hardly ever
be said to be awake, and hardly ever asleep,
Conditions He does not sleep more than
minute or two at time df we may CAL IL
sleep for want OF a better word; somnamou-
ism might be more nearly Correct), and his
ewes don't remain open or his senses actlVe
for more than the same length OF tlme al
stretch.
Senator Stanford is never allowed to walk
alone for if he tried it he would surely tall,
the somnolence coming upon him without
notice. Sticking pins in him IS no use as ne
does off Notwithstanding. If he starts to
talk with YOU he may get through with a few
sentences and then be cut OF IN the midst d5 OF
Of an unfinished word, but when he awakens
r. consciousness again he has the knack OF
taking the talk precisely b;s nee G bis
walkinp his talking AMI his thinking are all
done in very ''short takes" But he has no
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
A SHOTGUN QUARANTINE.
Passengers Not Allowed to Ap
proach Many Southern Cities.

The excitement at Memphis, Tenn, over
the outbreak of the yellow fever at jackson,
Miss, has Gained in measure since the
city authorities resolved to stop passenger
travel on the railroads east of the Mississippi
River This includes the Chesapeake ana
Ohio, Louisville and Nashville. Memphis ana
Charleston, Tennessee and Midland, Mempnh
and Birmingham, Illinois Central and Louis,
vile, New Orleans and Texas. No train VIII
be allowed to come nearer the city than ten
miles, and a Gordon of armed p1cketS VIII
guard the dirt roads leading into Memphis,
and no one will be allowed to enter
The sentiment here says dispatch, Is
that Memphis can better afford to spend
500, 900 to keep the city free of infected per,
sons than to have even one case of fever, ana
this is the feeling throughout louisiana,
Mi sissippi, Tennessee, Alabama and every
part of Kentucky. Every town and city III
the States named, from Cairo, Ill, south to
New Orleans have ESTABLISHED strict quaran'
sine against the infected points, and IN many
Instances against the world Shotgun quar-
antine prevails along the line Of the limos
Central, all the way from New Orleans 10
Fulton, KY, and trains are not allowed
to stop at any of the stations between CAIRO,
ILL.,, and Canton, Miss. A regular panic
seems to have seized the people, especially III
the smaller interior towns, where non inter
course IS the W Itrhword, and armed men
guard the roads.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
THE LABOR WORLD.

A FIRM in Connecticut makes eighty-One
different styles of axes.
A STRIKE of bakers in France has been
followed by bread riots.
THE total labor cost in ton of American
steel rails is about 50. 80
The florists of Richmond, Va, have or
ganized protective society.
A CINCINNATI brass firm has ordered its
men to work sixty hours per week.
THE Is, 900 convict laborers Of the United
States a verage about twenty-five cents per
day.
THE striking cotton operatives at Bolton,
England, have resumed work on the masters
terms.
NEARLY 600, 900 females are agricultural
laborers, mainly in the cotton fields OF the
South.
THE Stark Mills Corporation of Manches-
ter, n H., lately shipped 1000 bales of drill
ing to China.
ABOUT 200 elevators will be built during
the next twelve months for the farmers of
the Northwest.
STATISTICS show that France employs over
five thousand women in her civil service,
telephone and telegraph officers.
THE average wages paid for farm labor in
the United States is s1S.24 without board,
and S12.24 with board per month.
THERE is a strike threatened by the work
men on the big 1000 foot Eiffel Tower at
Paris unless their wages are raised.
THE largest flour mill in Minneapolis runs
on the protit-share system and has just
divided SAC, 900 among the employees.
AMERICAN locomotives are superior to the
German except as to length of seryIce-the
latter lasting twelve years and a half.
SOME EIkton, Md, stonecutters, have
struck against the employment OF men who
have not paid their dues to the union.
IN Poland the laborers work from ) in the
morning to and o'clock at night. Women
are employed in all kinds OF hard work
THE Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers, in Atlanta, Ga, has formally approved
of federation with the engineers and switch
men
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
FROM THE SOUTH SEAS.
Fearful Slaughter for Possession of
the MarQuesa Group.

News received from the South Seas shows
that there was savage fighting on the Mar
quesa Group before the natives allowed the
French to hoist their flag and take possession
of the islands Two hundred French marines
and several thousand natives were killed.
The natives retired into the mountains,
where it was difficult to dislodge them. Much
Indignation is expressed in Tahiti over the
seizure of Easter Island by Chile, which pro-
POSES to establish there penal colony. This
is the island famous for its grand stone stat
ues standing on huge pedestals. The seizure
was made by Captain Toro, of the Chilean
cruiser AngamoS.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
MY SHIPS.
All, years ago, no matter where,
Beneath what roof or sky.

All, years ago, no matter where,
Beneath what roof or sky,
dreamed Of days, perhaps remote,
When ships OF mine that were afoat
Should in the harbor lie,
And ali the costly freights they bore
Enrich me both in mind and stors-
What dreams they were Of argosies,
Laden in many cline;
So stoutly built, so brayely manned.
No fear but they would come TO land
At their appointed time;
And l should see them, one by one,
Close furl their sails in summers sun
And then, while men in wonder stood,
My ships would unlade:
Ny treasures vast they should behold.
And to my learning or my gold,
What honors would toe paid.
And though the years might come and 60.
Icould but wiser, richer grow.
In later years, no matter where,
Beneath what roof or say,
saw the dreams of DAYS remote
Fade out, and ships that were aaoat,
AS drifting wrecks go by:
And all the many freights they bore
Lay fathoms deep, or strewed the shorel
While ships of which | never thought
Were sailing DER the sea;
And, one by one, with costler load,
In safety all the voyage rode,
And brought their freights to me;
Then what lost a trihe seemed,
And l was richer than | dreamed.
No wondering crowd, with envious eye,
Looked on my treasure rare;
Yet they were weightier far than gold;
They still increase though / grow old,
And are beyond compare;
Would all the restless hearts | see
Had ships like these that came to me!
"A. ID. f. Randolph, in Sailors Magazine.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
IN HER OWN TRAP.
y TreacherouS Wife Meets a JUST
Punishment For Her Crime.

Jacques Boivin. of Lake Temiscamingu'
in Canada, complained of feeling unwsIl
His wife suggested dose of EPSON salts, but
instead prepared doze of strychnine The
husband was suspicious of the mixture and re-
fused to take II. To satisfy his scrupes the
woman took spoonful herself This induced
the husband to take the full dose But the
woman evidently miScalculated the strength
Of the poison, thinking that spoonful would
not hurt her. When a neighbOr called next
lay he found both dead.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

A "pass" word-GOOd morningl
There is no wedding without a hitch
in IT,
The original grand old party-Methu-
selah.
The smaller the "talker'' the bigger
the salesman, often.
The thoughts of the lovesick youth
are sadly miss-shapen.
When a stock fails to pay a dividend,
the holder loses his interest.
A certain chirupodist has dubbed
himself William the COrn-curer."
The worst breach of good manners is
for Misfortune to stare woman IN the
face.
The most unhappy feature about be-
ing jail bird is said to be its inability
to fly.
'"That puts different face on it, as
the small boy said as his ball struck the
clock dial.
When an Indian catches a cold on
the war-path he has the war whoop-
ing cough.
The man who supplied the inquisition
with machinery was the original rack
renter.-Lye
A woman may not object to a mans
following her, but she dislikes to have
him get on her trail.
The professor Of penmanship cannot
do a tiourishng business when he drops
his pen and uses typewriter.
A Wise Doctor ''Doctor, 1 have a
frightful cold in the head What shall
l take for il" Doctor (after rehection)
"a handker, hief.,'
The son of a Detroit railroad man was
punished at school. He told his father
he was suffering from misplaced switch.
-Detroit Free Press.
We pity the young fellow who wants
to vote but will lack day of being II on
election day. he must feel lack-a-day-
sicaI- SprjnqteJd republican.
Lady of the House urging company
to eat-"Piease hep yourselves. DO
Just as you would in your own house.
/ am always so glad when my friends are
at home "-Mercury.
"sWhere did young Browne get his
money, PapaW From his uncle, old
Sam brown. He inherited everything
he has in this world, except the final e
to his name. "-LJe.
The girl who has fine teeth may not
have a keener sense of humor than other
women, but you can depend on her to
show all the appreciation she has OF
joke or a funny story.-Mercury.
"Your name, my child?" inquired the
matrOn of the Door little waf that had
applied for charity. MARY HaddeA"
Little lamb" feelingly exclaimed the
tender hearted Cticago fT7-
6une.
Re was an economic man,
No money did he waste:
He took things as they came along,
Nor to get rich made haste;
he lived above the store,
Where he his money made,
And spiteful people used TO say
He was above his trade.
-CLsrpidnd Leader.
After The Musicale-Miss Screecher-
"Wel, dear, how was my voice to-
night Did it fill the roomF Miss
Veracity-"At first it did, but after
ward Miss Screecher - Well"
Miss Veracity-'It emptied it.'-I'"'e-
~ want to purchase narrow escape"
said a Frenchman in Pittsburg fur
nisbinp store the other day. He had
found out somehow that in the wonder
full English language, a close brush and
a narrow escape were synonyn'ous--
Ptttsturg Chronicle.
admit dear Charles, / told Miss Jones
l really did not ike you
Perhaps the meaning Of my words
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-10-05

WORK will soon commence on the Wind
Lake, Wis, canal. The canal will restore
county, or $1,000 acres. 1t will be thirteen
miles long.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28

Gen. Harrison's readiness as an
impromptu speaker shows him to be
a man Of fine mental equipment and
ready at a moments notice to utilize
his extensive resources. That was
a happy thought of his when the
railroad men, with their lanters, to
the number of 900, called on him.
that he perceived that the signal for
going ahead had been given. Aud,
then, where will you find anything
finer than this passage of Harrison IS
on.the.moment speechi "The ne.
cessities and responsibilities of the
business of transportation have de-
manded body of picked men--in.
vebtiye and skillfnl, faithful aud
courageous, sober and educated
and the call has been answered, as
your presence here tonight demon.
strates. Heroes have been found at
the throttle and the brake as well
as on the battlefield, and as well
worthy of song and marble. The
trainman crushed between the plat.
forms, who used his last breath, not
for prayer or message Of love, but to
say to the panic.strlcken who gath
cred around him, Put out the red
light for the other train,' inscribed
his name very high upon the shaft
where the names of the faithful and
brave are written" -..f
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
DEMOCRATIC FARMERS AND WOOL
GROWERS WHO WILL VOTE FOR
HARRISON.

WHEELING, w. VA, July 21.-
Twenty five Democratic wool.grow-
ers and farmers in this county have
signified their intention of voting
for Harrison and Morton since the
passage of the free.wool clause of
the Mills bill. To-day fifteen of the
most influential farmers of Ohio
County came into the city and signi
fed their desire to unite with Re-
publican Protective Tariff Club.
Letters have been received here
from leading wool buyers in Phila-
delphia, New York and Boston say
ing that they are obliged to refrain
from making contracts ahead owing
to the unsettled condition of the
markets caused by the action of the
Democratic majority in Congress
and the attitude of the present adj.
ministration. Que Eastern firm
says: We have already arranged
with London parties for q years
supply of wool at prices now prevail
ing there IN case the Mills bill with
free wool passes the Senate. We
can not promise to have further
dealings with you until after We are
absolutely certain that General Har.
rison will be inaugnrated."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
,EzEBEN. HARRISON
BY THE AUTHOR OF BEN HuR.

Gen. Lew Wallace we hear has remov-
ed to indianapolis, and is busily engaged
writing Biography of his old friend.
Gen. Ben. Harrison.
Rarely has so happy combination
been known as that resulting in the issue
of this work. Gen. Lew Wallace, known
the world over as the author of Ben
Hur, is one of Gen Harrison's lifelong
and trusted friends, and is also distin-
guished soldier, a trained statesman, and
diplomat of high national reputation.
His name as author gives at once the
assusance of biography of extraordin-
airy merit.
His long and intimate acquaintance
with his distinguished subject will en-
able him to prepare rapidly an authentic
and deeply interesting biography.
His large experience in national and
international affairs fits him to treat I'M
derstandingly and ably of General Har-
rison's superb record as statesman, and
clearly to unfold the principles held by
him respecting the science of good gov
eminent, and the weighty issues at stake
in the present great contest.
Gen. Wallace at first declined this task
but upon the urgent solicitation of many
eminent men of the party, and Gen. Har-
rison's assurance that every thing need
full should be placed at his disposal, so
as to make it the strictly authentic, and
only authorized Biography, he yielded
to the call, and has agreed to complete
the work for publication by Hubbard
Brothers, of Philadelphia, early in
August.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28

The Buffalo Erening Neaos (Dem.)
in its last issue, republishes the ex-
tracts from the London Times and
Neaes endorsing Cleveland's free
trade arguments, surrounded with a
mourning border, and right below it,
i'll an editorial on the situation in
New York state, says: GAS it looks
now throughout the state, the
chances of Grover Cleveland's sue
cess are slim, indeed. His majority
of four years ago will admittedly be
swallowed up in any one of several
counties, and the only chance OF his
making gains is in an alleged friend.
lier feeling in the city OF New York.
1t is safe to assert that the majority
against him in the Eighth Judicial
district will be fully six thousand
greater than it was four years ago.
Oneida county Stalwarts who sup
ported him before are in line now
for Harrison and Morton. The
manufacturing counties along the
Hudson river are up in arms against
the free trade policy Of the admins
trafiou, and notwithstanding Seth
Lows flop, mugwnmpery is on the
decline in Brooklyn. Cleveland will
need at least 10000 majority in New
York city to carry the state. VIII
; he get it 7"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28

There are two usual ways Of doing what ma
ture sometimes does incompietely. namely.
TO relieve the bowels. One Is to swallow a
drastic purgatlve which evaeuates profusely
abruptly and with pain, the other is to take
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the effect Of
which is not violent, but sufficiently thorough
and which does not grippe the infestines. II
the first 10 selected. the person employing II
cannot hope TO escape the facilitating Teac-
ton which leaves the organs az bad or worse
on thap before. ION the other hand, he re-
toration OF regular habit OF body, consequent
upon renewal Of healthful tone in the In.
testtnal canal Besides BEAUTIFULLY relaxing
the bowels. the Bttters arouses a dormant Iiv-
er, imparts q beneficial impetus to the action
OF the kidneys. and counteracts the early
tWinges OF rheumatism, tendency TO govt,
and malaria In all It's FORMS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28

When the movement to form Re.
publican clubs was started, the
Democratic newspapers sneered and
said these were "Blaine clubs"
Then they forgot to sheer, and be-
gan to form Democratic clubs.
Next the Republicans organized a
national league, embracing all the
clubs in the country. True to their
initiative instincts, the Democrats
Immediately followed suit, and the
/" National Association of Democrat
ic Clubsn was organized in Balti-
more. The only original campaign
device brought out by the Demo
Gratis this year is the snuff-Stained
bandana, and they are sick OF that
acknowledgements Daily Advertiser.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
A COSTLY ERROR.

Alfonso De Beriot-Yon say you
are not superstitious, Miss Gushing.
ton. but would sou dare to be mar.
ried on Fridayi
Miss Gnshington-What next
Fridayf Why, dear Alfonso, you
are so sudden and unconventional.
sYon quite misunderstood me.
protest ! didn't propose
"That's all right, Alfonso, you
didn't propose as they usually do,
but / ike it just the same. Yes.
dear, it shall be on Friday.n
Alfonso SwO0us,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
HOMEOPATHY,

With a case of Homeopathic medicines and
domestic physician in the house, any form of
disease may be intelligently treated. SO much
needless sickness and suffering could be avoid
ed! Prices all the way from So to S23. Cata-
Iogue mailed free.
Homeopathy Veterinary Remedies! The le-
Ultimate ones under our labels, and all the
standard books on the treatment of the diseas-
es of animals, at our pharmacies. Homeopa-
thy applied to animals is marvelously sue
cessful, humane and economical.
Pure unferme nted Grape Juice. Our grape
juice IL preserved without salicylte acid, sui
phurous acid or any chemicals and is the only
brand we know that is so preserved. 1t will
ferment when opened-proof positive of puri-
ty. soc. per bottle.
Cream milk from the Bavarian Mountains.
A pure mountain milk, rich in cream, highly
condensed and preserved without antiseptics,
sugar, or anything being added to 1t. Among
condensed milks it is without peer. % cents
per can. Dealers supplied on liberal terms.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
BuckIen'S Arnica Salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fee
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. G. Will
liams, Jr.. & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
WHAT SHALL THE TARIFF BET

Cutting the tax from The sleeps white
wool,
Cutting the tax from the silker spool,
Cutting the tax from the cotton hose,
Cutting the tax from English clothes;
What shall the tariff be
Oh, what shall the tariff be ?
Cut by Cleveland and cut by Mills,
/ Cut in platform and cut in bills,
Slashed from everything you see,
Free, oh free, shall the tariff be.
Looping it off from the farmers fax,
Looping it off from the cutler axe.
Looping it off from the weaver's web,
Loppingit off from the spinner's thread /;
Illsl What shall the tariff be?
Oh, what shall the tariff be?
Paying England for boots and shoes,
Paying England for all that we use,
Starving our labor and shutting ouI
mills, fEff rs.
Killing our commerce with free trade
bills; ygSgsx
What shall the tariff be ?
- Oh, what shall the tariff be (?
- haudelpTia NeUs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICAN,
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.

By virtue of the authority vested In me as
Chairman of the Second District COMPRESSION.
al Committee. OF West Virginia. q convention
is here by called, to meet at Philippi, Barbour
County, West Virginia, on
Friday, AUGUST "a, 1888,
to nominate candidate by the Republican
party of said District for Representative Of
this District in the fifty-tirst Congress of the
United States. Each of the counties will be
entitled to one delegate for every one hun
dred votes. or fractional part thereof over fifty
cast for the Republican candidate for Cover
nor, in 1884. and no county shall be entitled to
more delegates that she has votes to cast The
various Republican papers of the District are
requested to publish this call. and the County
Executive Committees are earnestly urged to
take such accion as may be necessary to have
their counties duly represented.
u. GRANT P1TZER, Chairman.
G. w. z. BLACK, Secretary. q
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
New Prices !
THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
DRESS GOODS, sc.

Having fitted up the large store rooms
at No. 81 North Queen street, formerly
Undertakes, and put in new and com
plete stock of everything that could be
thought of in a 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 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 lin politeness and accom-
mediation. and fair dealing.
With these assurances we extend our
cordial greeting to the public. and solic-
it share of patronage a visit will prove
an agreeable and profitable acquaint-
ance. Very Respectfully,
w. Il. MORGAN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
piles, piles, I,ehine plies.

Observation-Disclosures: intense itching and
singing most nj night; worse by scratching.
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
removes the tumors. At druggists, or by mail
for 80 cents. DIR. Swayne & Son. Philadelphia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE !

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of James H. Fryatt, late of
Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., w. Va,
decd, all persons indebted to said estate
are hereby notified to make immediate
payment, and those having claims to pre-
sent them properly attested for settle
ment. H. NJ. COUCHMAN, Admir-.
MARTINsBURG, July 1S, 1888.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28

A freight train and material
train collided on the Norfolk and
Western Railroad, near Roanoke,
Va, Sunday, and ten men were kill
ed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-28
PRIZES AWARDED.

Some time ago offered three prizes in
photographs to the prettiest children,
which have been awarded; LIST prize to
Mr.. Chas. Cushwa's little girl; I'd prize
to Master Henry Bogert and Sd to Mas
ter Harris Tabb, all of which can be seen
in my window, Call and see them.
You can also see the candidates for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency, and
can purchase cabinet of either of them
for Is cents. Respectfully.
p. C. HUNTER.
90 IN. Queen St., Martinsburg, W. Va.