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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
THE SONG OF SONGS.

Pm a man tibet IS fond O. music,
An wen folks are not Ground,
kin make our old accorjum
Squeak mighty takin' sound
An tibet benjer hangin yander.
With its gentle pink. plank, pink,
'Pyears to git plumb at the bottom
OF the deepes' thoughts think.
Does me heaps o good on Sundays
For the pray'r at church is said,
Jes to stand an hyear " Old Hundred
Soarin fur Up overhead
An most kin spy the angels
Leanin' 'crost the gate up thar,
When old Abrum Blackburn's darter
Leads US in Sweet Your O. Pray'r. ,
But eff you sh u d want to see me
Wen I hev my broades' smile,
You must ketch me in the kitchen,
Wen the kittle S on the bile
For / claim thar ain t no warblin'
Ever riz on red birds wings
Thet kin holt taller candle
To the song the kittle sings.
Seems ez eff my soul gifts meller
In the kittle's first sweet note,
Till I fancy weddin music
Screakin' f'om the iron tn 'oat.
Sech times. eff squent my eyes up,
kin fahly 'pyear to see
Old man Abrum Blackburn's darter
Smilin thoo the steam at me
3. W. McGldsson, an Century Bric a. Brdc
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
New Plan for Recruiting.

In order that the proper material for
the army may be provided, it will be
necessary to change the methods of the
recruiting service. 1t should be the duty
of that branch Of the war department to
procure the recruits from the youth OF
the land, from all parts pro rata, in order
that all sections of the country shall be
represented; when the enlistments ex-
pire the young men. with the knowl-
edge they have acquired while in the
service, should be distributed as widely
as possible. They should be young men,
preferably IS and certainly not over 25
years of age. Selecting them from con-
gressional districts, the present strength
Of the army could be maintained by OBJ
tanning fifteen recruits annually from
each district. The prevailing rule should
be one enlistment, in order that the
greatest number possible may get a mill
tary training. Five years is ample time
in which to produce good results. The
young man who could not in five years
qualify himself for an officer under a
system with that end in view. would not
be likely to do it by longer service.
If an education, in addition to the pay,
clothing and subsistence, could be held
out, there would be no difficulty in get
ting the necessary young men. There Is
little doubt that, when such plan should
become known and established, it would
be necessary to make the selections by
competitive examinations. The prospect
would be very inviting to large percen-
tage of the young men Of the United
States, for the number Of those whose
ambition is greatly in excess Of their OPP
portunities is very large. The opportunity
of getting an education while one is being
clothed and fed, and receiving from so
cents to 81 per day, would be awaited OF
gladly by any young man who had not
been favored by fortune. 1t would be his
chance to see something Of the great
world After five years he could return
to his home and relatives with diploma
and discharge that would give him o
claim to commission as an officer In the
event of war, and he could have from
1000 to $4,000 in his pocket; for he
could save all his pay, as he would have
little time to spend it II he applied him
self closely to his duties. Many armies
of young men. larger than the United
States army today, are longing for such
start in life.-Gen. Auugst V. Kautz in
The Century.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
About Uncle SANS Musicians.

On sign beard in front Of the regular
army recruiting station in Park row
every day in the year can be seen the
words, Musicians wanted" Clarinets,
fifers and snare drlmmers are always in
demand, because skilled musicians can
find more lucrative employment outside
of the army and consequently they do
not enlist. The pay Of an army musician
is $50 per month, and no distinction is
made between a FOUNDER of the bass
drum and q skillful clarinetist Another
deterring influence is that the army
musicians are not allowed to play out
side of camp or barracks and thus earn
an extra honest dollar. Cornet players
are as plentiful as sparrows in the park
and applications are received every day
for positions. The clarinet players
place in the band is the hardest to fill.-
New York Evening Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

The edition for 1889 of the sterling Medical
Annual. known as Hostetter's Almanac, is
now ready, and can be obtained, free of cost. OF
druggists and general country dealers in all
parts of the United States, Mexico, and in
deed in every civilized portion of the Western
Hemisphere. This Almanac has been issued
regularly at the commencement OF evey year
for every year for over one-fourth of a century
1t combines. with the soundest practical ad-
vice for the preservation and restoration OF
health, a large amount of interesting and
amusing light eadins. and the calendar, as
Economical calculations, chronological items
&C., are prepared with great care. and will be
found entirely accurate. The issue of Hostel
ter's Almanac :or 1889 will probably be the
largest edition of medical work ever pub.
lished In any country. The proprietors
Messrs. Hostetter & Co., Pittsburg, Pa, on re-
ceipt of a two cent stamp, will forward copy
by mail to any person vino cannot procure
one in his neighborhood.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

General Harrison, in a letter to
Mr.. Williams, editor of the Green
vile, Is. CO. Daily Neacs, says !:
when the surprise and disappoint-
ment which some of your people have
felt over the result has passed away,
and they give some calm thought to
the situation, think they will be as
much surprised as l am that they
should In thought or speech impnte
to me unfriendIiness toward the
South. The policies in legislation
advised by she Republican party
l believe are wholesome for the
whole country, and if those who in
their hearts believe with us upon
these questions would act with us.
some other questions that give yon
local concern would settle them
selyes.r This is temperate and true.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

In discussing the visit of General
Reuben Davis, Mrs. Harrison re-
marked to a lady caller that it was a
curious tact, and one which nobody
had mentioned or seemed to know
anything about during the campaign,
that General Harrison and JEFF
Davis were really connections. 1t
seems that the Davis and Harrison
families lived near each other in
Virginia many years ago, and there
were several lntermarriages, and
now there is real, though distant,
blood kinship between the chief OF
the lost cause and the rising sun of
tie Republican party.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
HAIR BALLS In THE STOMACH.

Hair balls are found in the stOm
acbs of cattle of all ages, and in
sheep and goats. They are produced
by the animals licking themselves
or one another, and swallowing the
hair that is loosened in this way.
The hair enters the folds of the re.
ticulum, the second stomach, where
the peculiar movement of this organ
soon forms it into ball, which, as
time passes, grows larger by accu-
mutation. These balls vary in size
from one inch in diameter up to
three inches or even more. We have
seen one which was formed in the
stomach of a buffalo, and was five
inches IN diameter. In some cases
these present a rough surface, hair
sticking out all over them, and in
others they are smooth, having been
longer in the stomach, where they
have been coated over with salts OF
lime, etc. 1t is not always easy tc
determine whether these balls are
present. They cause indigestion,
and the animal shows a depraved
appetite. Frequent attacks of colit
are often the result of these concre
tions in the stomach. No way has
yet been found for removing them
and where they increase in size rap
idly they sometimes prevent the
passage of food into the intestine'
and cause the death Of the animal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Commissioner Miller reports that
the American people consumed more
than seventy million gallons ofwhis
key last year, besides 24,6SO,2l9
barrels of beer. There is no cause for
people to be alarmed for fear the
supply will not hold out, for there
are over ninety three million gallons
of whiskey on band at present ID
the warehouses througout the conn.,
try.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

CHAAfBERsBURG, Pa, December. z.
"A large new bank barn belonging
to Rev. George Hege, near Lehinas-
tiers, was destroyed by fire at 3o'clock
yesterday morning, together with all
its contents. Six fine horses, several
cows, and large lot ofgrain and fod-
der was burned. The loss Is 700,
with 81 500 OF insurance. The fire
was the work ofan incendiary. Rev.
Hege Is a prominent minister in the
Dunkard Church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
What We owe the Farmer.

Ifevery farmer stayed his hand
And said, ~ will not till my land,
1 will not sow the golden grain
Nor plant one seed upon the plain,
What should we do?
Where would our cities be to-day,
With all their pomp and rich display
Without the gifts of farm and field,
The fertile meadows generous yield,
What would we do?
How hard he works from day to day
To till the soil, to make the hay,
The fruits of earth to gather in
To store for you the barn and bin
just think of this
The frost may come and spoil his crop
The pouring rain his roots may rot,
The drouth may/parch and spoil hi
Oh grudge him not his hard-won gain
just think of this NORA w.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
BULL AND PYTHON

Last Sunday week one of the most
remarkable scenes on record is re-
s,orted as having l'een witnessed in
the vicinity of Table Mountain. A
troop of cattle, consisting of twelve
COWS and a patriarchal old bull, were
grazing on one OF the plateau-like
spurs of the mountain, which is sur
rounded on three sides BY precipi-
tous ravlnes, and the fourth side,
that nearest the mountain, by dense
bush. Some natives higher up the
mountain were attracted by the sud
den believing of tie cattle, and saw
two enormous pythons coming out
Of the bush and making for the cat
Gle, which had drawn themselves up
ina compact group, with the bull at
its head. AS the pythons drew near
the animals gradually backed till
they stood on small space that ;ul-
ted out over a tremendous preci-
pice.
At this stage sudden rush was
made, but only one heifer succeeded
in escaping. The other cattle, bel
lowing most piteously, gradually
backed, and one by one fell over
the preclpice, till finally the bull only
was left. He suddenly charged at
the big python, transfxing the rep.
tile Oh his horns, but the second
snake seized the bull in its folds
and, having its tail around huge
bowlder, commenced to crush
the bull, which, moaning
piteously, struggled frantically
to escape. The tail of the python
lost it's hold of the rock, but the
larger snake, which had slipped off
the horn, tapping its tail around a
SMALLER bowlder opposite the one
the other snake had just released
seized the bull and compressed the
animal in it's scaly folds, The other
python succeeded in regaining its
former position, and the bull was lit
orally suspended in midair by the
snakes. The whole scene looked
like some CHASTITY triumphal march
The snakes were evidently getting
the best of the poor brute, which was
bleeding profusely, when, by a sud
den effort, his struggle forced botf
reptiles to lose their hold Of the
rocks, and the whole three were
hurled into the ravine beneath.
The cattle were found on the frs
all being dead, but the bull
and the pythons had bounded from
ledge to ledge, and were found 40(
feet below the scene of the fight. The
bull was merely mangled mass ant
the snakes were greatly mutilated
the larger one having the yertebra
broken in nine places. The pythons
which were of the rock species, male
and female, measured respectively
forty feet three inches and thirty
six feet nine and a quarter inches.--
Natal South Africa Witness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
WHY SHE WEPT.

Anxious Mother Why, my daugh.
ter in tears! What has happened
Married Daughter-1-g got mad
at Arthur this morning and said a
lot of mean things, and then he said
a lot OF meaner ones, and boo hoo! |
couldn't think Of anything mean
enough to say back, boo hoo !-Phila.
delphid Record
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

On the Greek island Of Himia no girl
may marry until she can dive and bring
up the sponge that b known 20 grow only
In the deepest water, as II e net thought
before that time she q prepared to sup
port family. Upon Eiaxus the rule y
reversed-the girl says or does nothing,
and her father bestows her out Of hand
upon the diver who stays longest and
brings most sponges. Chicago Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Do not consult anybody. but invest 20
cents, in bottle of Salvation Oil. 1t
kills pain!
When we reflect that SO many human
beings die of Consumption we must
come to the conclusion that everybody
should be provided with DR.. Bull 8
Cough Syrup. the poor consumptiye 8
FIR iopl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

While searching through his father 8
effects Ticket Agent Moffett, of Knox
vile, Tenn, found a gourd over 100
years old. 1t contained many old papers,
among them note from Davy Crockett,
payable to William Mofe.t. for one shill-
ing and three pence for barrel OF
whisky and keg of cider. New York
Evening World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
ne wapted to Know.

Miss Maud" he said, Il have come
in this evening to ask you question,
and l have brought a ring with me.
Now, before you try it on, want TO tell
you that If you feel inclined to be sister
to me viii have to take 1t back, as my
father objects to my sisters wearing such
large diamonds. /" And Maud said she
would keep the ring.-Jeweler's Weekly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Senator P. w. Morris, here's our
hand-both of 'em. You have carri-
ed Your district by an overwhelming
majority. We'd like 20 see you
President of the Senate, for you
know how to rule the Solons wisely
and we'll Preston Journal.
Here's to you, Pi esley, and may you
"get there with both teet."-Mor-
gant0lrR Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Your babies win always be good if
YOU give them DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
while teething. 1t is a reliable and sure
remedy and costs only % cents.
Prudent people always have Laxador
convenient. It often takes the place of
a doctor and costs only IS cents. For
sale everywhere
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
Rueklen,s Arnica SaIve.

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
% cents per box. For sale by E. G. Will
liams, Jr., & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

a boy naturally wants to do every
thing, and nothing very long. No mat
ter how enjoyable new job may be It
soon grows old with boy. He il nat
ural experts enter-necessarily-and is
always wanting to do the precise thing
he can't do.-Hamlin Garland in Amer
ican MAGAZINE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

The failure of several crops of red
clover in New Zealand was explained by
the absence of the fructifying insects
which are requisite and necessary to the
perfection of certain plants. A hundred
wild bees were imported from England
and set free, and in that district the
clover has begun to fourish.-New York
Sun
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Dan Cunningham, of Spencer, w.
Va, who has been prominent IN
making arrests in the Hatfield Nc
Coy country, was presented with
an apple charged with strychnine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Steward Jack killed his brother,
Eldren, at Urbana, O., IN a quarrel
over five cents at dice.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

The Wheeling REGISTER sends out
a very beautifully printed calendar
for 1889.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
IEFgETAEV gEVg8IEE ARRANGEMENT,

by 10y special arrangement with all the leading
subscriptions are taken for any one or more NJ
tnese journals IN connection with the WEEKLY
,'fss az such low rates as virtually makes
bel for one year. way
Lion onniPIe copies furnished free upon applica-
dephla. Pa. a. i''''ii'eu' rhiia-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
A GREAT DISCOVERY
HoLDsTEIN,s ARoMANNAl

The only sure cure for Dyspepsia, and
all Kidney, Lsuer, Blood, and Skin Dis
eases Is warranted not only to relieve
but to cure the worst cases Of Dyspepsia,
md is panacea for all diseases arising
from disordered condition OF the Liver
,r Stomach, such as Indigestion, Bilious
ness Sick Headache, Distress after eat
ing. weakness Of Kidney or BIadders,
call'at A. NJ, GILBERTS
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and IS. Also. all kinds of Drugs Pat
emit Medicines, and Toilet and Fancy ar
ticles. and everything kept in a first
class drug store. jan6S
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
i FARMERS PAPER,
4 MFRCHANT'S PAPER,
A lVOMAN'S PAPER.
4 CHILDREN,S PAPER.

with Winter games and entertainment for
lltie people. instruction in the ways OF
making things and doing things. Summer
excursions to the fields and woods. Puzzles
Ior me quick-witted, and plenty of prizes TO
MAKE lhe slow Witted quick.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
THE WEEKLY PRESS,

THE WEEKLY PRESS,
PHILADELPHIA.
$l.-0NE YEAR FOR ONE D0LLAR-$l.
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4 NEWS PAPER,
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telegraph, telephones and cable service
Correspondents, local, national and foreign
Special dispatches from all important
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4 REPUBLICAN PAPER,
Whose trained editors present the varying
phases of politics with such clearness and
fairness as TO give practical aid 10 all i'm
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AN HISTORICAL PAPER.
When devotes special attention to the hIth-
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war. These war papers, written by union
and confederate officers who saw what they
tell, form an Invaluable war library.
4 LITERARY PAPER,
Giving every week the brightest and best
selections from recent poetry, and enter
tanning healthful story by eminent writ
ters,
4 FARMERS PAPER,
Having the best conducted agricultural
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truit, cattle, poultry, farm buildings, etc.
A MERCHANTS PAPER.
Giving full reports from the Philadelphia
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stock, provisions, groceries and country pro
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A IVOMAN'S PAPER.
extending helping hand TO all women. IL
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now 10 get married and how to keel
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lose who are forced to remain single ant
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4 CHILDREN'S PAPER,
With Winter games and entertainment fo
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making things and doing things. Summe
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Having fitted up the large store rooms
at No. 81 North Queen street, formerly
Undertake s, 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 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 I'm 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 visitwill prove
an agreeable and profitable acquaint-
ance. Very Respectfully,
w. Il. MORGAN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08
Special Notice 10 The Ladies.

Frank Doll & Co. make ladies' fine
shoes great speciality, and have just re-
ceived large and complete stock of
Pels' celebrated goods, E. t. & Co.'s fine
Kid, Dongola and Pebbled Boots, with
many other makes, to which they invite
special attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Frank Doll 4 Co. have just received,
direct from the factory, the best stock OF
SCHOOL SHOES for both boys and girls
ever offered in Martinsburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

Giving every week the brightest and b.
selections from recent poetry, and emit
tanning healthful story by eminent WI
ters,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-12-08

phases of politics with such clearness and
fairness as TO give practical aid TO all i'm
a
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-11-02
The British Minister Dismissed,

That drowning men catch at straws is eX.
emplified in the avidity with which Mr.
Blaine and Republican organs catch at n letter
written by the British minister, at Washing.
ton, Lord Sackville West, in reply to letter
pretending to be from a naturalzed English
man in California, who wanted to know
how his countrymen in the United States
ought to vote. The minister, while not an
swering the question directly, expressed his
belief that the party in power is DESTROYS of
maintaining friendly Relations with Great
Britain, and that while President Cleveland
will uphold the position he has taken he will
manifest spirit of Cancellation in dealing
with the question involved in his fisheries
message. The Republicans, ever since this
campaign began, have endeavored, as some of
them have expressed it, ito fool the Irish"
but no sensible Irshman can be fooled with
trick so transparent as this one.
The matter has not ended here, however.
After consultation with his Cabinet, Presi-
dent Cleveland instructed Secretary Bayard
to ask the British government to recall Lord
sackville, his offence being unwarrantable
interference in the political affairs of this
country, to which he was an accredited rep
resentatfve. Lord Sackvile's recall was ac-
cordingly demanded, but the British govern
ment being slow in taking action in the mat.
ter, President Cleveland directed Secretary
Bayard TO notify the British minister that
his presence here in an official capacity will
no longer be recognized.
In this, as in everything else, President
Cleveland has shown his appreciation of our
national dignity and honor. The writer of
the letter can not be found, and the conclu-
sion is irresistible that it was simply des.
perate Republican stratagem, aud like others
which have preceded it, it has reacted against
the Republican party and displayed Presi-
dent Cleveland's promptness and patriotism
in the clearest light.