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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27


Willie f. Welsh, twelve year. old
boy, of Rockland, Me-, died from ex.
cessive cigarette smoking. eIGiE r
Annapolis celebrated it's 240th an.
niversary by giving and exhibition
of its trades and industries.
George Williams warehouses, at
Huntsdale, near Carlisle, Pa, were
burned. Loss, $4,000, Insurance,
$4,000.
The Morgantown Female Semi.
nary at Morgantown, w. Va, was
destroyed by fire. Loss S25, 900, in
surance $4,000.
The Prohibition amendment to the
State C onatiIntion was defeated at
the polls by majority of from 3d.
900 to 10000 in Mass.
Mortimer Riley, an aged eolored
man, was murdered in Washington,
the object being, it is thought, to
obtain " subject" for medical col.
lege.
During the funeral services of
Polish jew in Rochester, N. ", en-.
emies Of the dead man took his body
from the coffin and dragged it
through the street with rope.
The local elections iu Nebraska
last week turned largely upon the
question Of prohibition or high IL
cense, and the Omaha Herald says
that in fully 50 per cent. of such
cases high license won. MINK
! Five brothers named Arnold, who
lived near Fort Smith, Ark, while
on their way to Oklahoma, got into
some difficulty with other boomers
on the road, and three of the broth
ers were killed. #14
The granting of so small a number
oflicenses in Pittsburg and AlIegha-
ny has caused the most intense ex.
element among liquor men there,
and many of them are already sell.
ing out their places of business at q
sacrifice.
The children had a great time in
the White House grounds Easter
Monday. Thousands of them par
ticipated. The Marine Band dis.
coursed music. President Harrison
looked on, and Baby Mckee waved
a welcome to his fellow youngsters.
nurinn, m baavx- rof,, onI tl.,~do.
storm at Gonzales, Texas, last week,
flock of geese flying over the town
was struck by lightning and seventy.
eight were killed. They were pick.
ed up by an old negro and sold on
the streets at 10 cents each. Some
of the geese were badly torn by the
electricity.
Mrs. Hannah Battersby, who, at
the age of seventeen, weighed 200
pounds, and GSS when she married
John Battersby, "a living skeleton. .
and began her proiessio al career.
died in Frankfort, one of the suburbs
OF Philadelphia, last week, at the
age Of forty-seyeD, and weighing 800
pounds.
By decision of Judge White,
Pittsburg, Pa, is almost swept clear
Of saloons, only niaty three retail
licenses being granted against PA
in 1888, and over 1900 in 1887. In
Allegheny only thirty nine retailers
were granted licenses against seven.
ty-elght 10 1888 and 200 10 1891 In
tae County (Alleghany) only 1873 sa.
looms were granted license against
900 IN 1887, under low license.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

DR.. Nj. L. Corbin has brought a
libel suit against S. S. Stewart, Of
the Harrisville (W. Va.) ReUeille, for
$4,000 for defamation of character.
Ee was party to writing pieces
for the paper" and when he got his
own dose of the medicine he squeals
like if he was hurt. We hope he
will learn a good lesson and pay
dearly for it. Never put in paper
about others what you cannot stand
if applied to yourself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Oklahoma, the vacant government
territory over which so much ex
element has been raised, was open
ed to settlement Monday, and a
great rush there was to take up
claims. The trains carried thous-
ands Of settlers and thousands
more had gathered there in
regular pioneer travel. The govern
ment troops had great difficulty in
keeping order and enforcing the law,
nearly every man being heavily
armed, and some shooting was done
between squatters and soldiers. Gu
thrie was wilderness Monday morn
ing, and by evening was city OF
$4,000 inhabitants, with streets,
banks, city officers, daily paper,
and all modern improvements.
Landsharks and spectators are
helping themselves. Five hundred
government troops are there under
General Merritt to preserve order.
There is rush and a scramble in
true western style. There are near
~ hundred town lot companies at
work; selling lots, and trying to do
business. Things are high and
rough elements from every section
are crowding in. There will be
trouble for some time, and much suf-
fering there is already. Poor peo-
pie have gone there with nothing,
and the weaker settlers will be
crowded out and in want. Forty
thousand people were ready to en-.
ter the Promised Land.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
The Legislative Committee is

The Legislative Committee is in
session at Charleston, and have
$500 dispositions bearing on the gov
ernor's contest. A supreme court
decision is being worked to throw
out the Kanawha County vote, which
gave Golf 1900 majority, and i
thrown out would elect Fleming
Gen. Golf aud his attorneys are dc
ing all they can to maintain tn
peoples majority.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
EDITORIAL BUTCHER and B0TCHER.

IWO NcchS dSU buc DtUtcomUW gave
more space and attention to one ed
itor without character or brains y
than we feel like wasting over two
of them. 1t is the ear mark of ANA.
teur editors to cry over " stolen 10,
Gals" in the hope of creating the
impression that they really did write
something. The fraternity always
pays dearly for the freaks of its
brethren who learned their trade
with a patent mail hook or shine in
the borrowed light of II profession,
(ler lan@ lawyer,) in which they are
of about as much use as the fifth
wheel in a wagon.
Our character bOthers us little.
Good people will say nothing bad
about US, and the eyil-minded can't.
However, we are not compelled to
carry it about in a green bag under
legal protection, or have it vIndicat.
ed on the holy evangel while chris
tian pugilistS, with extra marks of
chivalry and fashion between the
names of whilom mudsills, pick
their conscience with clerical tooth.
picks in ghonlish glee of sanity
charity. rv ..5,.. I..-. -...... X.
Fortunately for Republican aspir.
ants, this administration and its ap-
pointments are not like bourbon edi
tors with Office fleas in their ears,
who never change the hate. ternity
of their nature, who carry q set of
ideas until they are green with pas,
sion and lopsided with the hanging
indention of prejudice, out OF whose
way progressive people "who don't
like it" must keep. e. l.j =
When it comes to "brains,n true
enough we are left; but il turned
down on that account it will not be
by the people nor Walked over in a
little Fight by 200 Berkeley County
No. s yeomen boots. e.las.D In. r
"Brains" is taxable property in
the Statesman Office, don't forget it
Mr.. Assessor. 1t goes with the good
will, title and fixtures of the concern
and consists OF little tin horn with
mighty big blow,-one which the
scholarly roller boy can foot as well
as the erudite editor or polished
foreman,-even the dignified office
cat and heightened cockroaches in
the paste-pot dance to its enchant.
ing strains. a9..s lI3.dJH1
"Brains indeed When the ora.
torical powers of the Partisan Acad,
envy dudes are moved, Grantham
Hall trembles with the vibrations of
eIoquence that sweep the deck of the
Free Trade ship; and SO grand is the
Jeffersonian peroration of the little
self-absorbed pilot that the statuary-
tory on the Court House lawn fairly
bows in admiration, and the Ameri-
can eagle on the lofty dome of the
First Ward School screams with de-
light and flaps his wings in airy ap.
plause. .. ..tf ...ff...
ABRAMS ~ did you say Why our
friends are grinding out the precious
stuff with Geiser engine, and the
very sight of it at the waste pipe
Starts the hidden springs of classic lore,
And makes the muse of Frog Hollow snore.
All the wealth of Indus and OF Orr
Could not buy the brains on Grantham floor
The dullest mind is raised on eagle wing,
Though ne'er before 1t touched the Pierian
spring.
Respectfully dedicated to friend Morris of the
Richie Gazette,
Who never dished up" less editor with more
poetic regret.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
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 a 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 140 pounds. For fuller parti-
culars send stamp to w. 81. Cole. Drug
gist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles of this
wonderful Discovery free at E. G. Will
liams, Jr., & Bro. 3 Drugstore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

: Gov. Wilson has issued his pro
clamation, recommending that Tues
day, April 30th, the Centennial of the
Inauguration of George Washington
First President of the United
States, be observed as day OF
Thanksgiving and Renewal of the
sentiments of Patriotism and Broth.
erly Love. The Banks and Post
Offices will be closed and the day
will be kept as d national holiday.
Services in most of the churches.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

There is as good land and much
better inducements right here in
West Virginia at halt the cost and
peril, yet thousands flock to Oklaho-
ma, and where one will succeed there
ten will fail. People like excitement
and build more on hope than on
reality.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Miss Mary Jane Armstrong of Martins
burg and Mr.. Thomas O'Neil, of Pitts
burg, Pa, were married at st. Joseph 3
Church, on Tuesday. the %. Thechurch
was beautifully decorated. Miss Lou
Cunningham acted as bridesmaid, and
the groom 8 best man was Mr.. Geo. Arm
strong brother of the bride. The bride
carried boquet of Marechal Neil roses
and was attired in handsome falefance.
The bridesmaid wore green silk and also
carried Marechal Neil roses. The ushers
were Messrs. w. o Connor. Francis
o 'Connor, John Sullivan and Jos. E..
Ahern.-M r.-and Mrs. O'Neil receive
quite number of very beautiful pres
ents. Among those present at church
were Miss Mary 'O'Neil and Mr.. John
EO'neil, sister and brother of the groom.
Miss Ida Sixsmith, of Philadelphia. Miss
Kate Eagan, of Charlestown, and Mr..
Pat Collins, of Washington. A grand
reception was held at the residence of
the brides parents; number of friends
were present. At 11:15 p. m. the happy
couple took their departure for their fu-
ture home We wish them happiness
and success.
LIST OF PRESENTS Mrs. O'Neil, moth
err of the groom, handsome china Tea
set; Mr.. P. G. Ulster, of McKeesport,
handsome silver revolving butter dish;
Mr.. j. O'Neil, Mt. Savage. silver sugar
bowl; Mr.. w. j. O'Connor, Philadelphia,
carving set; Mr.. p. Collins, Washington,
hanging lamp; Mr.. Geo. Armstrong, sill
yer knives and forks; Miss Cecilia Friole,
Keyser, silver butter knife; Miss Kate
Eagan, Charlestown, silver sugar spoon;
Miss Ad2ie White, Piedmont, linen table
cloths anj napkins: Mr.. and Mrs. Coz
den, Balto., silver spoons; Miss Nora
Healey, Kansas City, silver spoons; Miss
A. Egan, pair bed spreads; Mr.. and Mrs.
Jos. E. Ahern, silver pickle castor; Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. Lyons, silver butter dish;
Mr.. and Mrs. John Farrin, Jr., silver
pickle castor; Jos. Thumel, gold lined
cake basket; Francis O'Connor, celery
stand; Misses Schleuss, water set; Miss
Lulu Cunningham. cream spoon; Mr.. w.
| Westfall and sister, silver spoons; Miss
Nan Armstrong. / dez. painted butter
dishes; Mrs. Weiskettle, glass pitcher:
Mrs. w. Kline, pair glass dishes; Miss
Mary Farrin, Glass dish; Miss Johanna
Heating, wine set; Mrs. Kelley, egg bowl
and cups; Mrs. Jno. Farrin, ST., bed
spread; o. H. Berry, pair fowls; Misses
Mollie and Bell Martin, fowls. Mrs. Caro-
line Blondell, napkins; Miss M. Sullivan,
fowls; Miss M. O'Connor. napkins; Miss
E. Goheen. handsome dolly; Miss Ida
Sixsmith,. Phila., table linen; Miss T.
Farrin, towels, Miss Ella Cunningham,
towels; Mrs.. T. Heating, towels; Miss
Maggie Burke, tidy; Mrs. Burke, stand
cover; Miss Annie. Scharrman painted
apron; Miss Nellie Scharrman, Slippers;
Mr.. g. W. Hoke. napkins; Mrs. Mccormick. 6
yards point lace; Mrs. Lizzie Cox, handsome
banner; Miss A. Henry. china pitcher; Corolipe
spoons. itt tf
Miss Mollie Young and Miss Carrie Ander-
son. two of Winchester's prettiest girls, are
visiting Mrs. g. Kearns. A. b.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Last week young son Of Mr.. d.
Mathews, West Martin St., swallowed
the sediment In a vial that contained
a powerful nervine. He was taken
death)y sick and had to be kept in
action half the night TO prevent the
poison taking effect.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Dispatches from West Africa say
that a British expedition has de.
stIOyed the chief town of the Wen
deb Tribe, on the Sulymah River,
and released 5000 slaves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Mr.. Edward Cooley, proprietor of a
large lime burning establishment In
Washington, d. D., will transfer his
kilns to the neighborhood of Pitchers
Mil next fall, having purchased 25
acres of the Strider property from
Mr.. Geo. w. Graham, real estate
agent of this place.-H. r. Sentinel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
An Imperative Necessity.

What pure air is to unhealthy locality,
what spring cleaning is to the neat
housekeeper, so is Hood q 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 Hoods SarsapariIla, the most
popular and successful spring medicine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
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. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, If used according to di-
rections and the use persisted in, will
bring you Good Digestion and GUST the
sRps ,ds Eectr nsi s
ters for Dyspepsia and all diseases of
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at
SOC. per bottle by z. G. Williams, Jr., &
Bros, Druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

For nearly half century Ayers
Cherry Pectoral has been the most popu-
lar cough remedy in the world. The
constantly increasing demands for this
remedy proves it to be the very best spe-
cific for colds, coughs, and all diseases of
the throat and lungs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Mr.. Frank Evans was on CONNER
cial tour Of the Cumberland Valley
this week, and was very successful, -
making number Of sales. He gives
promise of making good business
man and of attaining success.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Secretary Window has appointed
Mr.. Charles Golf, Of CIarksburg, a
special agent in place of Geo. r..
Tingle, resigned. The pay is $40 a
ay,-Treasury agent of Seal Fish
cries IN Alaska, 80 8~"tl'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

II Parkersburg is excited the Council
refused to grant licenses,-and the
forty saloon keepers are furious. One
Of the members Immediately resign.
ed, and liquor men are in hopes that
his successor will be license man,
while the Prohibitionists hope he
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

The Pulp Mill at Dam No. 5, which
has been shut down for the last two
weeks, has started again. The com
pany had steam boiler shipped
here for the purpose ofmaking Chem
ical pulp; it was the heaviest ma
chincry that has been shipped there
yet. 1t weighed 6400 pounds. 1t
was hauled on Monday by Edward
Roach to the pulp mill. rm'f.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

We are glad to see our Democrat,
ic contemporaries flourishing and
putting in new machinery. 1t
speaks well for the press under a
Republican administration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Very interesting and inspiring
Easter services were held in our
churches, and there were many beau
tifnl decorations and an abundance of
flowers. AT the Reformed and Trini-
ty Episcopal Churches the music and
singing were specially appropriate
and grand. The Easter offering of
Trinity p. e. Church was $3.50. AT
the Lutheran Church, DIR. Mcknight,
of Pennsylvania College, delivered
an able Easter sermon. The Sunday
School Supt.. Mr.. Geo. Knapp, had a
joyous time for the children, and adj
dresses by the Pastor and DR.. NC
Knight. There was Holy Commun-
ion in most all the churches. IN the
NJ. E. Churchs there were special SER
vices and sermons. Like at Christ.
mas, songs and anthems of joy and
praise welcomed the risen and new
born Savior. At st. Joseph's Church
services were held at the usual hours,
and special efforts made to have good
music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Postmaster Pearson, of New York,
is dead. He was very popular Of
fetal, and one who conducted his
Office in the most satisfactory man.
nnr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Messrs. Morgan and Gilmore have
been doing a rushing business since
they opened near Everette House.
They are filed up with the finest
spring goods, and invite our readers
to call. Their advertisement appears
in another column; and also that of
Mr.. P. G. Hunter, who has something
interesting to say about light and
shade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

James Hogan, aged &C, committed
suicide in Chicago by dropping from
four-story roof, in order to escape
police officers, while crazed by drink,
scattering his brains around for ten
feet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

The wind storm last Friday evening
will not soon be forgotten. The wind
blew perfect hurricane and in the
western end ofthe districts, eutbuild-
ings were removed from their founda-
tions, trees uprooted and fencing
blown down.
Five Mormon elders arrived here
Monday evening on their way to
Buck Valley, Pa, II miles distant,
where their co-workers recently held
a convention. They have been hold
ing revivals In the above place for
sometime past and have made a num-
Der OF converts. AS they have large
number of workers, they propose car
rying on the proselyting scheme on an
as extensive scale as possible. -HoH-
cock Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
General Debility.

A few weeks since, we began to give
her Ayers Sarsaparilla. Her health has
greatly improved" Mrs. Harriet III.
Battles, South Chelmsford, Mass.
"About year ago began using Ayers
Sarsaparilla as remedy for debility
and neuralgia resulting from malarial
exposure in the army. was in very
bad condition, but six bottles of the Sar-
saparilla, with occasional doses of Ayers
Pills, have greatly improved my health.
I am now able to work, and feel that i
cannot say too much for your excellent
remedies" A. Pinkham, South
Moluncus, Me.
Z "My daughter, sixteen years old, Is
using Ayers Sarsaparilla with good eff
fect."-Rey. s. j. Graham, United
Brethren Church, Buckhannon, W. Va.
HT auffered from f n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
Meut Advertisements.
II he Teacher

Who advised her pupils to strengthen
their minds by the use OF Ayers Sar-
sapari1ls, appreciated the truth that
bodily health is essential to mental
vigor. For persons Of delicate and feeble
constitution, whether young or old, this
medicine Is remarkably beneficial. Be
sure you get Ayers Sarsaparilla.
"Every spring and fall take num-
Der of bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla, and
am greatly benefited. - Mrs. James 81.
Eastman, Stoneham, Mass.
az have taken Ayers Sarsaparil1a
with great benefit to my general health"
Miss Thirza L. Crerar, Palmyra, Md.
"My daughter, twelve years of age,
has suffered for the mast wear from :.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

For the delicate and aged and all in
whom the vital current is impoverished
and sluggish, Ayers Sarsaparilla is the
very best tonic. 1t restores the wasted
tissues, and -imparts to the system sur.
prising elasticity and vigor. Price 81.
Worth SIS a bottle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
SATURDAY, APRIL 9th, 1889.

The Carlisle Car works are turn
ing out some of the most perfected
live cattle cars for Western meat and
cattle dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Mr.. John Grozinger was attending
the G.. A. R. Encampment at Ravens
wood this week, as delegate from
Lincoln Post. He will stop off at
Parkersburg to fix up his fence and
maybe steal a march on some of us
Berkeley boys. The encampment
elected 2. S. HaZen, Commander;
Geo. Walker, S. V. Com; and A.
Martin. ]. Y. Com.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
LIGHT & SHADOWS

To stand under the skylight day after day,
expecting to make q success of every picture,
of every face.-to select the best view and OBJ
tain good expression from each sitter, is a
work that requires greater amount of brains
than is generally allotted to us mortals; great
Judgment care. skill, experience and patience
time, and then he will hear complaints. On
the other hand there are many pleasant and
encouraging things Says one, AZ shall never
of my sainted father and mother.T " You
caught the sweetest expression of my dear
qabe." says fond mother. So reader you see
there are other lights and shadows in photog-
raphy than those on the face of sitter.
HUNTER. the leading photographer in Mar
tinsburg and successful portrait maker, sees
uses Judgment in lighting and posing the face
TO make the best likeness possible; keeps his
sitters in good humor by being agreeable
himself and is master of the situation. Every
thing systematic. No excitement. ALI that Is
required to make good portrait. Call and see
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

In Charlestown, April nth, by Rev.
DIR. A. @. Hopkins. Mr.. Geo. E. Nice
wanner and Miss Adella Moler, both
of Jefferson county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27
Nervous Prostitution,

with lame back and headache, and have
been much benefited by the use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla. am now SO years of age,
and am satisfied that my present health
and prolonged life are due to the use Of
Ayers Sarsaparilla." - Lucy Nfofftts
Killingly, Conn. osi
Mrs. Ann Fl. Farnsworth, lady 70
years old, So. Woodstock, VT, writes
"After several weeks suffering from
nervous prostration, procured a bottle
of Ayers Sarsaparilla, and before I
had taken half of it my usual health
returned" @
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-04-27

Mrs. E. Boyd Harlan returned to
her home in Berkeley last week, &C.
companied by her sister, Miss Amelia
Keerl.
Miss Maize Sencindiver, who spent
the Easter holidays at home has re-
turned to school at Martinsburg.