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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
LEAN PORK THE BEST.

The cheapest foods makes the best
pork. The reason is, it is the leanest.
Lean pork then being the best, we
should try to make its. Confinement
i'm pens tends to increase The fat.
Exercise develops the muscles. The
muscular part is the best food. The
fat is largely waste. We make fat to
throw it away. People buy hams,
not for the fat, but for the lean.
When the fat is wasted it makes the
lean cost just so much more. Reduce
the fat and increase the lean.
Can this be dones Certainly. In
this way: Keep the pigs all their
lives in the pasture. Feed skim milk
and bran. Keep corn away from
them. Give them vegetables and
apples with the bran. When the
bodies or frames are grown, give
them oat meal or rye, ground entire,
mixed with bran, putting in twice as
much bran as rye. Keep up the
vegetable and apple diet and allow
them during this time to eat all the
grass they will. A little corn may
be fed towards the end. Pork made
in this way will have more lean, and
will be tender aud Juicy. At Kirby
Homestead, with our breed of hogs,
and using turnIps, we have produced
hams seventy five per cent lean. The
fat is something more than mere lard
animal oil. 1t is meat, with the
substance and grain Of meat. To
get sueh pork is worth trying for,
as it is in demand. The sausage
and the other food products made
from such pig meat aIe superior in
quality and taste. There is a tender
ness and flavor which enhances the
value. Pigs should not be fed so
much or gOrged to such an extent
that they will not go out to pasture.
American Agricaltwist for August.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
Ho Figured 1t Out.

While we were smoking on the veranda In
front of the hotel a native in backwoods
dress came up and sat down ON the steps
without addressing anyone, and during the
next hour he seemed to be asleep. When he
reused up it was with an exclamation Of
"Hul" and he danced around so lively that
the colonel asked him if he had been stung by
an insect.
"No, sah-no, sahl" was the vigorous re-
ply.
"Do you always wake up that way9'
No, sab, but dun fggered it out and
want to be kicked"
s'What is 1T"
"Last April, !" said the man, as he turned
to US, 81 was a-drivin' my ole mewl and cart
along that road down thar, and when we
come to the railroad that mewl quit on me.
He jist stood right thar and wouldn't pull a
pound-n
81 seer
81 heard the train coming and pulled and
pushed and whipped, but it was no use. He
stayed right thar and let the milne hist him
half mile high"
well, what have you figured outfi
why, sab, orter onhitched that mewl
and driv' him of the track, and then backed
the cart of. hev felt all along that
skipped cog somewhat, but I couldn't tell
whar,. l see it now. / kinder fell into q
dose as sot thar, and it cum to me like a
fash. Thar stood with my mouth wide
open and my legs a-shakin', and saw $75
mewl flung sky high, to cum down among
the splinters Of q $50 cart, when might
a-saved both as easy as mud. Gentlemen,
please excuse me. I'm a-going around to thu
cot house to find an onery niger and give
him that nevis harness to kick me all over
South Carolina m-Detroit Free Pres.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

Republicans might as we'll realize
that the Democrats are preparing to
make one of the most hazardous
fights on the tariff ever made;-
juggling from the word go;-tariff
reformers in one place; free traders
in another, and "as good protection
lists as the Republicans" where that
card takes. Not only on the tariff
will they make capital, but stand on
the aggressive and the defensive on
every issue, with no quarter for a
Republican, and appealing to every
passion and prejudice to hold their
own. Republicans better organize
with their friends than with their
enemies,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

EXCURSION To ATLANTIC CITY
VIA THE B. & O.-The announce
ment that the Baltimore and Ohio
r.. r. Co. will again this summer re-
sumo their select excursion to the
most popular of our seashore resorts,
will be hailed with delight by the
public, who appreciate the advantages
offered in these trips. The low rates,
long time limit and the privilege of
their best train service running on
regular schedule, composed of fast ex-
press trains, elegant day coaches,
Pullman's best equipment and Vesti.
buled Limited Express trains, are
are among the advantages afforded by
the B. & o., and the stop off at Wash
ington on the return trip will allow
the sight-seer an opportunity to take
in the points of interest in and about
the Capital before returning home,
and form fitting termination to a
weeks sojourn at the shore.
The second of these select excur-
sions will be run on Thursday, Aug.
1st, 1889, we give below list of
stations showing the time OF trains
and round trip rates of fare:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

HANOVER, Pa, July 1S.-Charles
Keller, of Littlestown, Pa, was shot
in the head and dangerously wound.
ed last night by Ezra Hostetter, OF
the same place. Hostetter, who is a
fancy bicycle rider and very popn.
lar young man, gave his watch and
some rings to gypsy girl few days
since in return for the prophecy that
he was to soon fall heir to a large
fortune. Keller is a friend and
former room mate of Hostetter, and
called at the latter's lodgings, above
Huber's drug store, about eleven
o'clock, intending to return one OF
the rings, which had been gotten
from the gypsy,
He had no sooner raped on the
door than Hostetter threw up the
window and fired four shots from a
revolver, with the result above stated.
Hostetter gave as his excuse for the
strange act that he thought burglars
were trying to enter the drug store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
GIVE THE BABY A DRINK.

Many baby is drugged with pare
goric and soothing syrups when all
that it needs, or wants, is drop OF
water. 1t IS always safe thing to
try child with a teaspoonfnl oil
water when it is restless or evinces
a desire to nurse frequently. A child
who cannot ask for it often suffers
torments for a drop of water. Els.
peclally in hot weather is this true.
have heard many mother say that
she had never thought OF giving her
baby drink, and yet, from the very
nature of a baby's food, it is more
apt to require water than We are.
Milk induces thirst, as anyone who
has tried milk diet knows.-Ameri-
can Agricultarist for August.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
That Cantankerous Old worms.

Described in the nursery ballad who '.lived
upon nothing but victuals and drink and yet
would never be quiet" was undoubtedly
troubled with chronic indigestion, Her VIC
tuals. like those of many other elderly persons
whose digestive powers have become impair
ed, didn't agree with her. This was before the
era OF Hostetter's stomach Bitters. or some
one of her numerous friends and relatives
would undoubtedly have persuaded her to try
the great specific for dyspepsia, constipation
and biliousness. This would have been q
measure of self-protection on their part. for
she would soon have been cured and ceased
TO disturb them with her clamor. The most
obstinate cases of indigestion. with its attend
ant heartburn. fiatulence. constant uneasinesE
of the stomach and of the nerves, are com.
pletely overcome by this sovereign remedy
Chills and fever and bilious remittent, rheu.
matism and kidney troubles are also relieved
by IL,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
WISDOM FROM A CHILD.

In Stamford, Conn.,, two children
attended service at the church of
which Rev. Mr.. Vail is pastor. Mr..
Vail repeated the words: "There is
nowhere, no place that God is not"
In an audible whisper Pauline said
to her brother: 81 He don't know
about it does he? But I'll tell him
after church." just as the preacher
descended the pulpit steps breath.
less little figure caught hold of him
and said pantingly: "You don't
know about God, Mr.. Vail, an must
tell you. He isn't everywhere like
you think He is, cause the Bible
says: God is not in the thoughts of
the wicked That's why He don't
always get into me, but Pm going to
try to be very good this week, so
He'll come" And as Mr.. Vail took
the bright.eyed little one into his
arms she added naively ;" You don't
know everything, do you, AIR. Vail 2"
- Kingston IN. ~ Freeman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

A plague Of Mormon flies descend.
ed on Dubuque, Ia, and caused the
suspension of business. Dead flies
lay three inches thick in places,
causing an unbearable stencil, and
several wagons were employed in re-
moving them.
The little daughter Of James Well
ing. of Horseneck, w. Va. while
eating her breakfast in the kitchen,
came into the house crying that her
foot hurt her. Investigation resulted
in the finding of two copper snakes,
which were killed. The child died
in about twelve hours after the
injury.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
THE sMILLER OF DEE.


There dwelt miller hale and bold,
Beside the River Dee;
He worked and sang from morn till night,
No lark more blithe than be;
And this the burden Of his song
Forever used to be:
Il envy no one, no. not I,
And no one envies mer'
'Thou'rt wrong, my friend. - said old King Hale,
AS wrong as wrong can be;
For could my heart be light as thine
I'd gladly change with thee.
And tell me now what makes thee sing
With voice so loud and free,
While am sad though am the king
Beside the River Deer
The miller smiled and doffed his cap
Il earn my bread" quoth he;
Il love my wife, love my friend,
Ilove my children three
1 owe no man cannot pay,
thank the River Dee
That turns the mill that grinds the corn
To feed my babes and me-"
Good friend, )" said Hale and sighed the while,
Farewell thee. happy be;
But say no more If thou'dst be true
That no one envies me. ss
Thy mealy cap Is worth my crown,
Thy mill my kingdom fee;
Such men as thou are England's boast,
o, miller of the Dee"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
TWO PAPERS FOR the PRICE OF
ONE.
GET PLENTY OF READING MATTER /!
The Long Evenings are Coming.

The season Of Ion geveniDgs is approach
ing, when farmers, laborers, and their
families. will have little more leisure
time to devote to reading. School DAYS
are here. too, and there is no better help
to study than for children to have the
newspapers about them when their books
are closed. Two DOLLARS caah in ad-
vance will supply your family with THE
MARTINsBURG HERALD, the best home
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Philadelphia Press. large SPACE paper,
containing all the general news, stories
sketches, markets. departments for house
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These two papers will supply interest
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family, and the two papers for one year
for only So. Subscribe yourself and tell
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TWO PAPERS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
In the Cottage by tho Sea.
Tho Young Know Everything.

Husband--Well, believe I'll have TO 20 to
to the public library. can't find in my en-
cyclopedia what want.
Wife-Is it very Important
H.-Yes, dear, 1t is very important. can
not finish my article without It. But in the
public library think win be able to find
the authorities that want.
W.-Hadn't you better wait. dear, TIL
John comes home from the grammar SCHOOL,
he might be abba to give you the informa-
ton you want.
Husband faints dead away.-Boston Cou-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
Enough.

A man was driving rapidly down the
street when he accidentally ran over o
negro. Unable to stop his horses, the
driver, true to hia nature, called out:
Hi, there! get out of the way!"
At that moment the dazed negro, not
much hurt, picked himself up and shout
ed in reply: $50 the lan's sake, boss, yo'
amt comm back agin, be ye?"-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

The Great Cacapon river in West
Virginia and the south branch ofthe
Potomac river from its mouth to a
point about 10 miles above Peters
burg, w. Va, were examined by
Colonel Peter Hams by order Of the
War department and he has report
ed upon them as being unworthy of
Improvement by the national govern
ment.- Washington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
BuekIen's Arnica Salve.

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satisfaction. or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by E. C. Viii.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

The evils arising from habitnal cos
tiyeness are many and serious but the
use Of harsh, drastic porgatives is quite
as dangerous. In Ayers Pills, however,
the patient has mild but effective
aperient, superior to all others, especial
| ly for family use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

Cloudbursts inundated Chicago
and Cincinnati, and lightning
damaged number of Buildings.
Reports of similar damage come from
other parts Of Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
Consumption Surely Cured

To THE EDITOR.-Piease inform your read
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above named disease. By its timely use
thousands Of hopeless eases have been perma-
nently cured, / shall be glad to send two bot
ties of my remedy FREE to any of your read
ers who have consumption II they will send
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+. A. SLOCUM. NJ. c.. ISL Pearl ST., n. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

SPECIMEN CoPIEs.-Persons recelv-
ing sample copies Of The HERALD
and The Ftaa. I'ress, can judge for
themselves whether they can get two
larger or better papers for ono price,
So cash, AMI are asked To become SUB
sCRIBERs. tf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
The Times AT Gerar,IstOwn.

A little child of Mr.. James Morrl-
son was severely scalded by upsetting
pan of boiling starch over itself one
day last week.
Cliff Stump hilched up his colt TO
his new dog. cart, cracked his new
whip and struck out over the hills for
Moore6eld last Wednesday morning.
A large number of cross-ties are be-
ing hauled through hero to the new
railroad, aud trains are expected to run
through by September LIST.
Mr.. G.. w. Graham, of Harper's
Ferry, Indignantly and emphatically
denies that he was arrested bySpecial
Agent Roome for forgery in the Jones
pension case. as we published July 8.
- Washington Star.
Two of our fellow VILLAGERS, Jas. Il.
Mccormick and Lloyd Grim, started
to Johnstown, Pa, last Monday after
noon. III work is plentiful and wages
good, they will remain there II not
we may soon expect to see their smil-
ing faces again. Their smiling
faces" reappeared on Wednesday.
They found plenty of work and good
wages, but very unsatisfactory eating
and sleeping accommodations Hence
their speedy return.
Rev. +. l.. Wilson was overcome
by the heat while on his way to Win
chester last Sunday afternoon week
and had to stop for while at Rest.
Little Hugh, aged 10 months, be-
loved son Of Rev. w. G. and Mrs. A.
G. Campbell, Of Roanoke, Va, died
at the residence Of his grandmother,
In this place, where his mother was
visiting, on Thursday Of last week and
was buried in the Presbyterian grave
yard the following afternoon.
Safe in the arms of Jesus,
The little one doth rest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

Correspondingly low rates are made
from other stations on the line.
The tickets are good Ten days with
the privilege of stop-off at Washing
ton, ID. c., on the return journey.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27
LIGHT & SHADOWS

To stand under TIE skylight day after day,
expecting to make a success of every picture.
of every face,-to select the best view and OBJ
tain good expression from each sitter, is q
work that requires greater amount of brains
than is generally allotted to us mortals; great
Judgment care skill, experience and patience
the operator must have, and use them all the
time, and then he will hear complaints. On
the other hand there are many pleasant and
encouraging things. Says one, Il shall never
get done thanking you for the perfect pictures
of my sainted father and MOTHER 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 a sitter.
HUNTER. the leading photographer in Mar
tinsburg, and successful portrait maker sees
the best points in each face as 1t is presented
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. All that is
required to make good portrait. Call and see
p. G. HUNTER,
rs n. Queen st. Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-07-27

The Catholic Picnic Saturday at
Emerson's Grove was we'll attended
the weather being fair, pleasant day
was spent by all. Quite a number of
young people from the country drove
there in their buggies. Many Of the
neighbors in Falling Waters and Ope-
quon called during the day,-Mr. ii.
G. Welshance spending the day there;
Col. J. w. Mcdonald, of DarksyIlle,
Mr.. Goodman, Of Jones Spring, and
many Others from the county, Joined
the excursionists in day out; so dur
ing the week with the other church
pic.nics. The short drive and trains
back and forth all day are q conven-
fence. There are not the advantages
and conyenienees there to make q
popular picnic ground, and the G. V.
II. II. will doubtless find site along
the Extension for permanent resort.
Thousands have been relieved OF indi-
gestion and loss Of appetite by q single
bottle of Aver Sarsaparilla. The use OF
this medicine, by giving tone and
strength to the assimilative organs, has
made innumerable cures Of chronic dys-
pepsia. Price 81. Worth s. bottle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-01

A Cousin OF JEFFERSON
DAVIS A PAUPBR.-One OF the
pensiOner examiners OF tins city
returned yesterday from Center
county, where he had an interview
with WIN. Davis, q fnll cousin Of
Jefferson Davis, the ex President
of the Confederacy. The man is
u pauper, and is being kept at the
expense Of Pine Grove township.
Davis is said to be an exact like
ness of "Old jeff" lie is tall,
slender and about so years of age.
One Of his arms is crippled, which
incapacitates him from work and
makes him an object Of charity.
lie wears q small goatee, and is
raid to be very batchel- laced. He
was born in Lancaster county, and
after obtaining a citizenship, NOV
ed into Center county, where he
became a pauper.
In Center county there are no
alms.hOuses, but each township
takes care of its own poor. The
paupers are farmed ont 10 the low
est bidders, who are paid for their
keeping by the tOwnship.-Pitts.
burg PEI Dispatch.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-01

The Toll GATE IN WAR TINES
The colonies and majors had all
told their recollectiOns Of the war,
and even the privaies had been
heard. IL Was the turn Of the home
guard.
1--WE didn't have much blood,
but we had stirring times when
Morgan invaded Indiana while you
were down TO the front. was on
ly a private, but we all served with
as much spirit and zeal as if we
we're members of the generals
staff. l remember riding about
carrying the tidings that Morgan
was approaching. Down on the
Shelbyvllle pike lived an old friend
OF mine. Riding down TO his farm
| called him out.
"'Hello, in there | shouted.
"'What's upr was the reply.
t"Morgan's coming. He is this
side Of Shelbyville. Better look
OUT
Great GOdr exclaimed the &c.
centric old farmer. as that
that sol RIDE down 10 the toll
gate just below and tell the keep
or not to let him through until !
drive up my shoais.' "-IHdiaNapO-
lie ketcs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-01
Ehe Rrm0rsf-Stss
DREAMED HE WAS A HORSE.
A ParsOn Kicks ~ Bedytead tn
Pieces with his Heels,

The VaIarosta (Ga.) Times SAYS;
There are dreams and there are
dreams. Dreams which are vagina
as thin mir, and dreams which make
and leave an impression ON the
mind which days cannot eradicate.
dreams which make us laugh, and
dreams which make us cry dreams
which are simple and foolish, and
dreams which are profound and
mysterious but il was left for
good old Parson Squills, Of Flori.
da, To dream hal he was a horse
one OF your masculine, noiay,
nelghing. kicking kind.
The good old parSon had many
appointments far and wide apari,
and some days he rode as much as
fourteen hours to reach the more
remote ones from his home. One
night about dark he rode no 10 a
good brothers. house 10 spend the
night. The brother had been kill.
ing hogs, and at supper The table
was laden wIte sparerb>, sausage,
hOgshead cheese, etc. The parsoll
had missed his dinner and had n
keen appetite and he could moi re.
slst the tempting, steaming bits Of
choice meats before him, and, n
mindful Of dyspepsia or what moi,
he AT very heartily.
AT a reasonable hour he was
shown to his room, and he retired
for the night. The good farmer
brother vas also wearied from his
days labor, and he also retired
early.
About midnight the farmer was
aroused from a peaceful slumber
by a considerable noise somewhere
about the premises. He lifted his
head from his pillow, and he plain.
~ heard a horse neighing, whlck-
ering and kicking violently against
The stable door, and, assuming at
once that the visitors horse had
gotten out of his stable and was
creating n riot among his own
stock, he bounced Out Of bed, hur.
riedly dressed and stepped out of
his bed room door into the hall.
Then his attention WAS drawn 10
The parsons room. across the hall,
where he heard the horse ~squealinr
and neighing and kicking BAN
bam-bam-!-ad, puzzled beyond
measure, he forced into the room,
and as The door opened he saw the
outlines of the good man standing
erect in the middle OF the floor,
and he heard HIM painting for
breath, which was followed by n
lonE-drawn sigh of relief. "Sirike
-a-match-my gOOd-broiher,"
said The parsOn between breatha,
and then he CALCULATED, "pshwhewl
good sakes alive; | must he Il
fOOlr" The brother struck n light,
and he found the bednteRd scatter.
ed and broken up. The fo0tbOard
was shattered and the mass of bed.
stead and bedding had come down
upon the floor in a heap. "Psh.
whew 2" CALCULATED the parsOn
Il must be a fool dream.
ed | WA a horse, and | thought |
was kicking at The barn door.
the light this way, brother,
| don't believe there is any skin
left on my heels"
The bedrtead was past further
service, and the brother had 10
the PARSONS bed on the
1Oor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-01

WANTED To MARRY HKR ON TRIAL.
"Where can | find an alderman ~
asked IN anxious young man OF
Clerk John McGown, at Essex Mar.
bet yesterday. IL want him 10
marry me this afternoon TO a wo.
man who, ! believe, is not what
she represents herself 10 be. lean
take her on trial for a week, and II
| am satisfied with her we can get
married at a church. II she does
not suit me | a give her her
walking papers"
"1ounR man, are you n fool p
asked Clerk McGown. "Donf
you know that If an alderman peT.
forms The ceremony she becomes
as much your wife as IL the knot
were tied by 100 clergymeni"
~ didn't know that, gasped the
young man. Thank You for the
Information. I'm not going to get
married Today. Y. World.