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An Old Marriage custom.

A curious old marriage custom, which
is still widely prevalent in Brittany, was
recently interpreted in novel and anus
ing manner. According to this custom
the bridegroom, Immediately after the
priest has welded the couple, strikes his
wife in the face, saying, "This is how
you will fare If you make me angry"
and then, kissing her, he says, ''And this
is how you will fare if you treat me
we'll" A short time ago young Breton
married German girl, and after the
ceremony was over began at once to
practice the first part of the time hon.
ored custom. The bride, who was igno-
rant Of the sinner meaning of what
she considered an insult, turned round on
her lord and master and returned the
stroke, saying, In broad Suabian dialect,
''Look here, do not approve of such
behavior" after which the husband is
said to have performed the second part
Of the ceremony with more than usual
affection.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

VIRGINIA UNITED BRETHREN Con-
FERENCE.-This body met in this
city on Wednesday last, concluded its
labors and adjourned on Saturday.
Sunday the pulpits of the different
churches in the city were filled both
morning and evening by members of
the conference. al
Bishop Castle presided over the con-
ference. The conference includes all
of the ministers of the g. B. Church
in Virginia, and portion of West
Virginia. Until year ago Maryland
was included. The Virginia confer
ence is divided into two districts, the
presidents of which are Revs. G. P.
r. Ridenour was reelected secretary
of the body. Winchester was selected
as the place of next meeting. The
routine business of the body was gone
through with as usual, and possesses
but little general interest. We are
unable to give the appointments, but
Rev. Mr.. Ridenour was returned to
this place, which under the circum-
stances was quite complimentary.
Mr.. r. has been at this place for four
years already, and though three ears
is the usual limit of the pastoral
term, the Conference in recognition of
his excellent services, and the general
demand from his congregation and
the people, madean exception. allow
ing his turn. Mr.. Ridenour has
made an excellent pastor, is very pop
ular with his parishioners.--iStotesnad
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WORRIED NEARLY TO DEATH.

WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE
1t seems as though every State in
the Umon has more than enough
candidates to fill every prominent
Office under the Government. 1t is
even worse than it was four years
ago. OF course there will be many
aud bitter disappointments as soon
as the plums are given out but all
well wisheIs of the President earn
esfly desire that at the earliest posi-
BILE moment, for no personal disap
pointments can affect the country as
the death of popular President
would, and thai General Harrison's
health is now in danger is plain to
seen. -
Corporal Tanner is thought to
have the best chance, as things
stand now, to be appointed Commits.
sioner of Pensions. He lost both
legs in the late war, and is very
popular with G. A. r. men.
The President announced early in
the week that he would recognize no
factions in any State aud that the
endorsement of the solid State dele.
cations is necessary. This action
has been generally commended as
having a tendency to promote har-
mony.
Postmaster General Wanamaker
has bought ex-Secretary WhiJney's
House here, and proposes to go to
housekeeping at once. Secretary
Blaine's house, which he recently
leased, will not be ready for occu
pancy before fall, and so he and his
family will remain at the Normandie
hotel until that time. Secretary
Window is the owner OF an elegant
residence in this city but it is under
lease at present, so that he is com
PEELED to look for another. Secre.
tary Proctor's family will not come
here permanently until fall, though
they are expected on a visit soon.
Secretary Tracy's family will also
wait until fall before taking up their
abode in Washington. Secretary
Mobiles wife is in bad health at
present and they have not decided
yet what they will do. Attorney
General Miller's family is here and
busily engaged in househunting.
Secretary Rusk left home in such
hurry that he did not bring his fami.
ly with him, but expects it in a few
days. So after reading of the un.
settled condition OF the Cabinet la
dies it will he readily understood
that the social lie of the admins.
tration will not begin until next
winter.
Ex-senator Plat saw the Presi.
dent by appointment on Saturday
and it is generally understood that
the New York appointments were
discussed. Rumor says Mr.. Platt
will take the position of Collector of
the Port himself or name the man
who does, and that ex Ex-senator War.
ner Miller has agreed to become as.
sistant Secretary of the Treasury.
Capt. Meredith, of Chicago, is
supposed to be few lengths ahead
in the race for the position of Pub
lie Printer. The principal reason
for this belief is that when Mr..
Rounds was appointed General Har.
rison strongly urged the appoint
ment of Capt. Meredith, who was
in his old regiment. There is also
a rumor, however, that Capt. Nero
dith may be made superintendent
of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, thus leaving the other of,
fee open to an army of applicants,
too numerous to mention.
| HOwEIIS
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3 is nnderstood that rhe d.

1t is understood that the door.
keepership of the House is to go to
the southern republicans, and that
Mr.. Charles Adams Of the Hagers.
town, Nd, I'Orchlight, mas - out of
the Is southern republican Repre-
sentatives pledged to HIN. He is
McComas' man for the place.
Hyou are tempted to cut loose at
home and rush for the diggings OF
Lower California, remember the
fate of the Forty miners, and how
many wound up their disappoint.
mert in despair. For the average man
the gold fever is the worst kind OF
yellow fever.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
The Legislature of West Virginia

The Legislature of West Virginia
canyassed the votes of all the State
officers and declared them elected,
because they were Democrats, aud
refused to canvass COTS vote lie
he was Republican. That's the
whole business in a nutshell.
The Brooklyn " Eagle Demo
cratic paper, says:
In this contest, which turns on
whether the majority shall be de-
frauded of their rights, Gen. Golf il
entitled not only to the sympathy of
his own party, bat to that of every
Democrat who believes in a free bal
lot and fair count.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
Shepherdstown Register.

Col. w. p. Craighill, engineer
United States army, and a brother of
Mrs. c. t. Butler, of this place, will
sail for Europe about April LIST under
orders of the war department. Col.
Craighill will visit France, Scotland,
Belgium and Canada to inspect the
latest improvements in canal locks
and hydraulic vertical lifts. He will
try to devise a lock which will over
come the instructions in the Column
hia river, Oregon, at the Dalies and
Colilo Falls.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
MARCH Is, 1889.

JoHNsoNTowN, w. VA, Feb. ~.
Mr.. EDIToR.-Dear sir: We have
from time to time noticed certain
items In the columns of your paper
headed "Oakt0n.n We have the
highest respect for those who help to
fill the columns of your valuable pa
per with items of interest from differ
ent sections Of our county. but when
we see falsehoods published we deem
1t necessary the scribbler should be
informed Of his erroneous mistake.
We are personally as well acquainted
with Oakt0n aud its neighbors as the
late reporter, and are ready to be
qualified that most of the articles that
appeared in your last paper is any
thing but the truth; we are not growi-
ing or finding fault with your paper,
but we do think when reporters get
too far off the track they should be
walked up to the sense eff their duty.
We are sorry, indeed, that the Oak
ton scribble. has misrepresented
things In the columns of your paper
In the manner he has; we would be
glad to have Oakton represented, but
would like it to be done in a decent,
I6op6CtdUI6 AIu tEutulut way We
know who he is and what he is. He
has been weighed in the balance and
found wanting. If he can't write
items for your paper without insinua-
tions. he had better quit and not un-
dertake something he is unfit for.
Concerning Johnsontown. we can
say beyond doubt we have rs decent
and quiet, lawabiding community, as
the vicinity of our worthy scribbler
lives in; and we can boast Of as nice
young ladies as can be found else
where; further, we hold no malice or
grudge toward Oakton, but we do say,
If the correspondent has any grudge
or malice toward Johnsontown, let
him come out openly and boldly like
man and not try to give us shot
from behind the bush; we do not wish
to enter into discussion of this mat
ter as we have loaded our guns for
large game; we don't think it expe-
dent to fire them at small game.
Had monkeys the power to spout,
They'd talk like him without q doubt,
And to their antic tricks and grin
Would add his all-tormenting din.
w OBSERVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incurable
and could live only short time +; she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On a
piece of wrapping paper she read of DR..
Kings New Discovery, and got sample
bottle it helped her, she bought large
bottle, it helped her more, bought anoth-
er and grew better fast, continued its use
and is now strong, healthy, rosy, plump,
weighing 40 pounds. For fuller parti-
culars send stamp to w. Fl. Cole. Drug
gist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles of this
wonderful Discovery free at E. c. Will
liams, Jr., & Bro. g Drugstore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

HEDGESvILLE NEWS.

Among the recent arrivals are
Miss Annie Howard, of Bedington
Miss Turner of Jefferson; Messrs.
VIM. Moler. VIM. Harrison, g. 81.
Mason, Allen Graybill and Miss Har
Iison.
| Rev. s. r. Snapp, pastor Of the
nj. K. Church, South, is attending
| conference in Alexandria, Va.
| DIR. G. s. Hanna has returned
home from a visit to Baltimore.
! Mr.. George Needle and family, o.
Back Creek. have moved to oul
neighborhood, occupying the proper
ty belonging to Mrs. Stearns. Mrs
Stearns has moved to her home on
Back Creek.
Mr.. Arthur Gilmore is spending
a few weeks with his parents.
Miss Wolf, Mrs. Startzman and
daughter, of near Piedmont, are the
guests OF Mrs. Drenner.
| Rev. A. M. Horn, pastor of the U
B. Church, is returned for another
term on this circuit.
Miss Annie Tabb, of Louisville
Kentucky, who has been visiting
friends in our village, has returned
home.
March 14th, 1889. REGULAR.
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A CARD OF THANKs.-The Board

A CARD OF THANKs.-The Board
of Education, and Principal of the
High School, desire thus to publicly
express their thanks to Hon. Chas. J.
Faulkner for upwards of 120 books,
besides several valuable maps, sent
from the government department at
Washington City, for the purpose of
establishing Library in the Martins
burg High School Building.
While these books are, for the most
part, statistical, yet many of them
will be found of great value to the
student, especially those of the LIST
term of the 5Oth Congress, containing
an elaborate discussion of the tariff
question.
Will the friends of education assist
US with their contributions? Books
appropriate for the High School LII
brary will be thankfully received, and
their receipt duly acknowledged
through the city press.
J. 81. WHITsoN, Pres. Board Ed.
]. A. Cox, Supt. City Schools.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
BUNKER HILL ITEMS.

The warm weather of this week
gave some Of orr young men the
spring fever.
Miss Mary Bowers, formerly ofthis
place, but of late years residing In
Hagerstown, died at that place on
Friday last. Her remains were
brought here for interment on Mon
day last.
Rumor has it that Mr.. Joe Micklin
intends starting a canning factory at
Henshaw's mill some time in the near
future. Joe is good miller; We
would be sorry to see him leave his
trade.
The sale of Mr.. VIM. Kilmer was
well attended; everything brought
good prices. Friend Dodd knows
how TO cry a sale.
Mr.. Chas. Kilmer has rented the
farm of 0. B. Lafever, and will move
on it in few days.
Among the late arrivals we note
DIR. Halton, of Smithfeld, and J. w.
miller, Of your city.
We noticed the cheerful face of our
friend, G. w. Boyer. of the Statesman,
at the sale Wednesday, looking after
the interest of his paper. That's
right, Will, hard work and poor pay
is about all an editor gets.
Our genial young farmer, Chas.
Lamon, Jr., takes up his residence in
Frog Hollow on the LIST day of April.
Judging from the noise these creatur-
es make on a warm night he will have
no trouble in starting frog farm.
There has been considerable sick
ness among the children in this neigh
borhood. but most of them are i'm
proving. GREENY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
From The Hancock Star.

DIR. w. II. Perkins performed a
difficult and successful surgical opera
ton in removing the fibula or small
er bone of the leg from Mr.. George
Householder's little 10 year old daugh-
ter, residing about six miles from
here in West Virginia. last Thursday
She had bren suffering for more than
a pear and when removed, the bone
was completely honey-combed with
disease. 1t was removed entire, be-
ing 81 inches in length.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
An Imperative Necessity.

What pure air is to an unhealthy local.
ity, what spring cleaning is to the neat
housekeeper, SO is Hood g Sarsaparilla to
everybody, at this season. The body
needs to be thoroughly renovated, the
blood purified and vitalized, the germs
of disease destroyed. Scrofula, Salt
Rheum, and all other blood disorders are
cured by Hood s Sarsaparilla, the most
popular and successful spring medicine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
The President has nominated Col

The President has nominated Col
James S. Clarkson, of Iowa, to be
first assistant postmaster general
and Messrs. George I'll. Bates, Of
Delaware, VIM. Walter Phelps, oil
New Jersey, and John A. Kasson, OF
Iowa, were nominated commission
ers to represent the United States
at the conference to be held in Der
lin concerning Samoan affairs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

A great deal of sickness and a
number OF deaths resulted from ex-
posure at the Inauguration. The
soldier companies suffered the most.
They can't stand war like they
could a quarter of century ago.
Age and infirmity begin to tell on
their ranks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

The Washington dispatches To
West Virginia about the political
movements concerning this State
have apeculiar personal aud faction
al colOring,- distasteiul to Republi
cans and harmful to the party. Let us
have the news as near as il can be
had, with justice to all and prefer
ence for none. The State wasn'.
made for one town and the party i,
Ilot built for one man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
EupepSy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact,
you must have it, to fully enjoy life.
Thousands upon thousands of dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And yet
it may be had by all. Weguarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to di-
rections and the use persisted in, will
bring you Good Digestion and GUST the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead
Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit
ters for Dyspepsia and all diseases of
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at
SOC. per bottle by E. G. Williams, Jr., &
Bros, Druggists. M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

Rev. John Edwards has been re.
turned to his charge here again. and
is happy over his appointment as It rs
a field in which he Is pleased to work;
his congregation and the public are
none the less gratified, and welcome
him back again with pleasure and sat
isfaction.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

A correspondent informs us that
Mr.. j. w. Trimble, of the Morgan
Mercury had narrow escape from
suffocation by gas at the Inauguration.
He'll forget these little escapes when
he is Postmaster, and that he deserves
to be.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

Mr.. G. c. Zimmerman who is max
ing sale on the Both. win move to
Chambersburg, where he is promised
work with the C. v. r. r. He is a
good, steady workman. and worthy
citizen. whom we regret to lose.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

The Republican senator's in eau.
Gus decided the status of the presi.
dent pro tempore. There will be no
further election, and Mr.. Ingalls, viii
preside in the absence of the Vice
President.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

Advices from Samoa via Auckland
show that all is duiet at the island,
the NipsIc unframed and the Ger
man proclamation of martial law
withdrawn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

Mr.. A. j. Drexel has set aside one
million five hundred thousand dol
lars for the establishment Of the
Drexel Industrial College for Wo-
men, at Wayne, Delaware county,
Do
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NO 7 ICE

Having closed out my business to the
firm of Ed. S. BEALL & Co., and wishing
to close up my affairs. l hereby notify
all persons knowing themselves to be in
debted to me, that, unless your accounts
are satisfactorily settled by the Goth day
of March, 1889, they will be placed in
the hands of my attorney for collection.
Thanking all my friends for their lib
eral patronage in the past ten years, and
trusting that the same may be continued
to the new firm, remain,
Respectfully yours,
" II GROVE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

The enlargement and Improvement
of THE HERALD has brought num-
Der of new subscribers. It is the
largest, best and cheapest, and gives
the greatest variety of news and read
ing matter. Clear and good printed.
Get your neighbor to take it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

ILLNESS OF MRS. G. A. ANDERs.-
We regret to learn of the serious ILL.,
ness of Mrs. G. A. Anders, nee Miles,
formerly of this city, now of Shep-
herds Landing, Md. Both are well
known to our people, having resided
here until year ago, when they re-
moved to the above named place.
For sometime past Mrs. Anders has
suffered intensely, and few days ago
she was removed to the Columbia
Hospital, at Washington, D. G. Her
physician, after q careful examination
stated that she was troubled with can
Ger and could live but a short while.
This sad news will be received by her
many friends here with regret, and
we join them in extending our SYM
pathy to the afflicted ones.-iStatesnldn
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NOTICE !!

We have this day purchased the stock,
fixtures and good will of Y. T. Grove,
and will open up, on the list day of
April, in the North rooms of the Rey-
nolds' building. complete and almost
ne,U stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE, con-
sisting of Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions
and Shoes.
Hoping to be favored, by the public,
with share of their valued patronage,
we remain, Respt.,
ED. s. BEALL & co.
March 18th, 1889.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

FREE LECTURE FOR MEN ONLY
A free lecture to men will be given at
the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms on Tuesday,
March 10Th, at s P. NJ, by Rev. F. NJ.
Woods. Subject, elements of At.
Effectiveness in the Study of the BIZ
ble." We trust the men of our town
will avail themselves of this privilege
and come, as treat may be expected.
Come and bring your friend.
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FOR EN- T

2 HOUSES on South end of High St.
one containing Rooms, the other 3
Rooms. All in good order. Rent mod
crate. Possession given LIST of April.
Enquire of Mrs. Moore at Continental
Hotel, or John Farrin, Sr.
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n CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY.
Salary and Expenses paid. or Com
III mission if preferred. Statesmen
wanted everywhere. No experience
needed. Address, stating age, II. w.
Foster & Co., Nurserymen. Box 3, Gene
va. N.Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

Messrs. j. w. Dodd and j. F. Rob-
erts as auctioneer and clerk have been
doing rushing business in sales this
spring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
The Court adjourned on Thursday Of
kst week. In addition to the pro-
ceedings reported in our last issue, the
following were had:
Thomas Wilson of Mill Creek dis
trict, and w. T. Williams and S. A.
Bowers of Martinsburg. were on ac-
count of bodily infirmity exonorated
from capitation taxes. Mrs. Gertrude
Brady and Miss Ellen McGruder, not
being liable for such tax, were also re-
lieved; also the estate of John Hicks,
who died in 1887.
An order on the Sheriff for SCI .06
for the relief of Richard Shrodes,
road surveyorin Gerardstown district.
A special appropriation for his road
precinct had formerly been made, but
was enormously charged to his Dis
trict road fund. and this order was
made to correct the mistake.
A number of bills were passed and
ordered to be paid.
The Prosecuting Attorney was d.
rected to proceed to condemn a piece
of land lying in Gerardstown district
and belonging to Simeon Stuckey, for
a county road. Fifty dollars is offered
for the land.
A proposition was made to the
Court to open a public road from Ar
den to the G. V. & M. Railroad near
Darkesville; and the owners of the
land through which the proposed road
will pass, Jas. w. Tabler, Lewis E.
Tabler, John N. Tabler, George l..
Sencindiver, M. G. Tabler, Geo. d.
Pitzer and w. T. Stewart, having
consented that their land might be
had for that purpose free, the propo-
sition was accepted, provided that
the road should be constructed with
out expense to the County. VIM. r.
Stewart and Charles HI. Miller were
appointed committee to confer with
the new railroad on the subject.
Mrs. Isabella l.. cambridge, James
Fl. Shipe. John F. Crowds heirs, and
the Tuscarora Man'fg Co. were reliev-
ed from taxes enormously assessed to
them for the year SASKATCHEWAN
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w. b. CoLsToN, p. NJ.

M. E. Conference appointments for
the Frederick District: G.. Baker,
p. E.-Barton-W. E. Curley, Ber-
kelley William Harris,
Bloomington and Elk Garden-F. w.
Shriner, Buckeystown-Henry Brun-
er, Bunker Hill. F. F. Gray, J. w.
Howard, Cumberland-Centre Street,
Richard Norris; Grace, w. F. Lowe;
Kingsley, w. E. Bird, Flintstone-
Henry Mann, Frederick City-A. J.
Frostburg-G. V. Leech, Frostburg
Circuit. r. Pardew, Grant-P. C.
Edwards, Hagerstown-H HI. S. France,
r.. w. III. Weech. j. r. Gladden. (su-
pernumerary). Haneock-J. NJ. Pas
coe, one to be supplied, E. G. Gala
her, Harper's Ferry-C. O. Isaac,
Hedgesville- Leiber, Hyndman
Alex. Bielaski, Keyser-F. G. Por-
ter, Lonaconing-James P. Wilson,
Martinsburg-John Edwards, Mid
dletown-C. j. Price. Mt. Savage-S.
S. Wilson, Old Town-H. w. Jones,
Paw-Paw-Reuben Kolb, Piedmont
Watson Case, Rawlings-H. M.
Thurlow, Romney-W. A. Carroll,
Shepherdstown and Sharpsburg-H.
c. Mcdaniel, Smithsburg-to be sup
piled, Union Grove-T. S. Long, Will
liamsport-W. @. Griffith, Winches-
ter--W. A. Koontz.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16

The Supreme Court of West Va.
decided that Preside Mt Carr, of the
State Senate, cannot assume the