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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

WILL 1890 BE LIKE iT?-Thc
following from a New England news,
paper, published many years ago,
may be of interest now: "Decem-
Der, 1915, and January, 1916, were
very warm, indeed so mild that fires
were seldom lighted in our room.
February was also as mild as spring,
time, with the exception of one or
two cold days. March was cold and
boisterous the first half, then mild to
the middle Of April, when winter set
in with ice and deep SHOWS, which
continued till June. June was bitter
cold, the coolest ever known; frost,
ice and snow almost every night ,des.
troying almost everything that frost
could kill. Snow fell ten inches deep
in Vermont, New Hampshire and
Maine, three inches in the interior of
New York state, and in a part of
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
July was cold and frosty. Ice formed
as thick as window glass throughout
New England. August was worse
still. Ice formed a half inch thick
and killed almost every green thing
in this country and Europe. Corn
for seed in 1917 that was raised in
1916 sold for s. bushel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
A SEE saw Law.

The laws in regard to criminal offences least COM
mon offences like assault using profane language causing
disturbance, &C. all pretty much alike, but notice
great difference in the result of their enforcement Al
Wheeling, for instance few dollars fine or thirty DAYS in
Jail is high limit In Washington Police Courts the
judges interpret the laws that they apply the eniency
gravity of the offence and impose sentence accordingly
An usher ct show had dispute with tickethoder and
scrufe and bad language ensuedne of $50 months in
jail In magsteral courts it is common practice to apply
the law it stands without exercising any Judgment in the
case 1t often happens that drunk dsordery
another mans premises the public highway
and and and backguard any against whom
they have spite or stranger when the evil mood
overtakes them, calling by any vulgar names If
they arrested results in light fine If citizen in de-
fence of his rights ana his amys name violence
1t is treated assault and the defender of the
law pays the same fine as the volator.
Every interpreter of the law should consider ntento
punish the guilty not the innocent the aggressor not the
defender of his person good
1t is hard to yourself and family abused you
lift hand in protest render yourself liable to assault 1t
may be law but il is not Justice,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
The Master and the Flute.


Master, the body dies. Can the soul
live on ~
Asked falteringly voice until then
mute.
The master unused, and softly player
played
A sweet, low air upon a sylvan flute.
Half in anger turned the master round,
And broken lay the flute upon the ground,
All gazed astonished. Ever patient, kind,
Why was this sudden anger? But he
asked.
Is this tune dead Will never flute
again
With this sweet self-same melody be
taxed ?
Was life in the senseless wood, or play
er's brain?
Shall God, creating us, create in vain y
Catching his hint the questioner smiled
and then
Questioned still timidly, "These souls Of
men
They breathe but broken music to our
ears,
But will not He vouchsafe, the Player
divine.
A fuller sweetness when heavens silver
flute
Is given for this poor clay one, broker
mute 2"
The masters answering smile rebuked
all fears.
From the Dialogues Of Pluto
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
Greensburg-- 0peguon News.

Mr.. Charles Carney, of Hainesville,
spent Sunday with the family of Mr..
Daniel Poole.
Mrs. Folk, of Hard Scrabble, who
was visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. w.
Welshans, has returned home.
Rev. Samuel Whitmore and family,
Of Adamsville, Nd, are the guests of
his brother in-law, Mr.. T.. S. Tabler.
Miss Rosa Wagner, of Shepherds.
town, who for the past few weeks has
been visiting Miss Ella Cost, has re-
turned home, to the regret of her
many admirers.
Quarterly meeting was held at the
U. B. Church Saturday and Sunday I;
the services were interesting and well
attended. Deputy Sheriff Mcdonald
entertained Rev. Crowel, the p. E.,
and Rev. Ridenour during the meet
ing.
Mr.. William Files has. moved his
sawmill to Mr.. G. w. Bender's woods,
near Newtown, and is saving lumber
for a new barn which will be erected
in the near future, on his farm near
that place which is tenanted by his
son, Henry. JOLLY ROVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
A petrified stump Of a tree. '

A petrified stump OF tree, weigh.
ing ton, was shipped from Powha-
tan to Berea, Ohio, to be sawed into
whetstones for BARRIERS use. The
stump resembled the original wood
and bark. The stone is very valu-
bic, the whetstones made from it be-
ing in active demand.
"ExTRAVAGANT GOVERNMENT
No doubt refers to the $50, 900 which
the contest for Democratic Cover.
nor of West Va. cost the farmers,
or the s25, 900 extra sessions to elect
a Democratic Senator or it might
refer to Silcott's 600, 900 or Archer's
so, 900 defalcation, or to the thous-
and and one claims upon the treas
ury through senatorial courtesy"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
A LITERARY GEM, VERBATIM EFT
.. LlTERATIM.

HEADQUARTERS OF DEMOCRATIC EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE OF BERKELEY CoUSTY. w.
Vas. w. WALKER, Chairman, c. w. Boy
ER. Secretary, II. 5. FICHELBERGER, Treas
MABTINSBURG, w. Val, lS9 -
DEAR SIR :--Will you kindly be present at
meeting called for the purpose of bringing to-
gether the Democratic farmers of Berkeley on
saturday Nay 9th 1890 at 200 O'Clock in Gran
than Hall. The object of this meeting is to
discuss some means whereby the farmers of
the country may formulate some plan to bet
ter their condition instead OF drifting along
bearing the burden of an eXtravagant govern
ment and receiving no benefits as We above
all classes merit. Tht sc organizations are bee
ing formed throughout the great agricultural
regions of the West and South and in the near
future great good may be expected.
Do not say that you are to busy too come for
to accomplish the end we have in view Will
be more to you than the short time spent
The meeting VIII be composed exclusively of
representative farmers and you are one earn
estly solicited to be present. The small and
starving prices we are now receiving for our
grain and other products is oceassioned by
something and by energy we can find the
cause and help offer and compel the remedy
We shall expect you present.
Very truly yours
Harvey T. Small, Aquilla Janney, William
L. Cunningham. William S. Miller. S. s. Har-
rison, J, d. Dillioh, l.. S. Howard, Calvin Tiee
William kilmer, ID. A. Beard, j. V Quinn, A.
Hunter Walker.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
CALLING THE MEETING TO ORDER.

Some good Democratic friend has
shown us circular letter, of which
several hundred have been address.
ed to leading Democrats Of THE coun-
ty, calling for organization and
meeting of the Clans in Grantham
Hall about the oath. Organization"
is the cry all oyer the state. The
Republicans are taken to task for
all the real aud imaginary evils that
affiict mankind. The farmer is APP
pealed to as the one most interested
to come forward and help to over
throw the party in power. 1t forgets
to tell the farmer that all the legis-
lation in his interest passed for years
was by the Republican party; it
does not say word to the farmer
about high taxes and licenses in
this state, made so by Democratic
extra sessions, senatorial fights,
re assessments, gubernatorial con-
tests, and internal dissensions gen.
orally. We believe a Democratic
Congress did raise the tariff on
sugar in the interest of the poor
working man, and it certainly is no
fault OF the Democratic party if 1t
did not give the farmers free wool
and free lumber. As for the offices
they gave farmers,they were few and
far between. 1t is the impecunious
town boys who got the appointments
and now are running the Democrat.
ic party in the interest of more
senatorial courtesy for themselves
aud political taffy for the farmers.
But we wish the boys success that
they way be able to shout for anoth
er Faulkner Victory" Meanwhile,
the farmers are intelligent enough
to vote for men and measures best
suiting themselves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Pro. Tapp, Principal of our High
School is to be congratulated on the
grand success of the patriotic perfor-
mances last Friday. You cannot in
still into the minds of our West Vir.
ginia boys and girls too auch rever.
ence and love for the flag OF their
country-our own dear old stars and
stripes. The Swiss come next TO
Americans 10 love Of country, and IN
the future let us surpass all Nations
in still greater degree for pure and
undulterated devotion to the old
tlag.n God bless the American flag
for all time to come !-Morgant0,cn
Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

You can read the proof of a news.
paper article three or four times and
repeatedly pass the same error with
out seeing it. All newspaper men
tell you SO. But as soon as the press
is started and the paper printed
in its complete shape, there stand
the errors in front of you so big that
yon can't see anything else. It's a
strange fact and is probably the
reason why it is so easy to edit a
newspaper after it is printed
Richie Gazetfe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
Is Consumption Incurable 2

Read the following Mr.. C. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says - Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and ply
sicians pronounced me an Incurable Con-
sumptive, am now on my third bottle,
and able 10 oversee the work on my farm.
1t is the finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Oh 10. says
- Had it not been for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption l would have
died of Lung Troubles. Was given up
by doctors. Am now in best of health. y
Try it. Trial bottle 10 cts. at E. G. Will
liams, Jr., & Bro. s Drug store
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

i" Mountains and valley never
meet, but men come together The
daughter of Jefeson Davis will
shortly be married to Alfred Wilkin-
son the grandson of Samuel May,
the great leader of the aboli-
tionists. May, who was preacher,
was pioneer in the emancipation
movement. He was repeatedly
maltreated by mobs and otherwise
bad to suffer on account of his con-
yictioDs. Now the grandson of this
notable anti slavery leader marries
the daughter of the man who was
the standard bearer of the proslayery
cause, Jeff. Davis,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
OUR.
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT

Has the very best facilities for handling
great quantities of Dry Goods. 1t reach
es every State and most Counties of the
Union. Its particular field is the western
half of Pennsylvania, all of West Virgin
ia, Ohio, and constantly growing terri
tory South and West in all states.
Our stock of Dry Goods of every de-
scription is complete, and our prices are
the lowest possible. Other large stores
do not (if they CAM and small stores can
not (if they would sell goods at as low
prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
Electric Ri,tars.

This remedy is becoming SO well known
and 80 popular as to need no special
mention. All who have used Electric
Bitters sing the same song ofpraise. A
purer medicine does not exist and it is
guaranteed to do all that is claimed.
Electric Bitters will cure all diseases of
the Liver and Kidneys, will remove Pim-
pies, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affec-
tions caused by impure blood. viii
drive Malaria from the system and pre-
vent as well as cure all Halarial feyers.
For cure of Headache, Constipation and
Indigestion try Electric Bitters. Entire
satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Price so cts. and S1.00 per bottle at
E. G. Williams, Jr., & Bro. s Drug store.
Trial bottles 10 cts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

HOME ON A VISITING. and Mrs.
L. Scheu were agreeably surprised
this week by the arrival of their son,
Mr.. Charley Scheu, from Denver, Col.
He has been gone now nearly ten
years, and has quite changed in az
pearance. He finds bis playmates
grown up to manhood and notes many
changes in town. The West agrees
with him, and he has been very sue
cessful in business, and is interested
in silver mining that is proving very
profitable. Mr.. Schen will visit Bal
timore and New York before return
ing West.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
Don't Feel Well.

And yet you are not sick enough to con-
suit doctor, or you refrain from so do
ing for fear you will alarm yourself and
friends-we will tell you just what you
need. 1t is Hood S Sarsaparilla, which
will lift you out of that uncertain, un-
comfortable, dangerous condition, into a
state of good health, confidence and
cheerfulness. You've no idea how pc,
tent this peculiar medicine is in cases
like vourg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Sen. Quay has announced his op-
position to any measure for pension
ing the veterans, that does not make
the pension available at fifty instead
OF sixty years of age. If the soldier
is to be pensioued he should not be
required to wait for it until the
first payment must be applied to the
purchase of his winding sheet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
B & p
An Advantageous Trade,

II is to your advantage to trade with
us. You may not have thought so here
tofore. But here are q few points for
your consideration
The assortments in the fifty-two de-
partments of these large stores is the
largest.
The qualities are the best, as we handle
no low grade, trashy goods and
The prices are reliable, just and lowest
always the lowest.
We want you to hold us to a strict ac-
counting for all these claims.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

If interested at all in silks, write for a
sample of our special value "a inch Black
Surahs az 70 cents. We had 10 buy a
very large lot to get them to sell at this
price, but will sell you as many or few
yards as you like.
Catalogue free. Mail order business
given very best attention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
SUMNER SCHOOL /!
The undersigned intend to open Sum-
mer School in the
THIRD = WARD :. SCHOOL : BUILDING

III -'R-tItt I-f4ll1N NV IUIIIItICHJIuB
MONDAY, JULY 7th, 1890,
and continuing six weeks The school
will consist of two departments
One is intended for those who desire
either to begin or continue in Latin,
Greek, French, German. Algebra, Geo
metry or Trigonometry. also for those
desiring course in Book keeping. Com
mercial Arithmetic, and Business Forms.
In the other department all the COM
mon branches, including Physiology,
will be carefully and thoroughly taught.
For further information address either
of us at Gettysburg, Pa: after June 21st
at Martinsburg, W. Va.
F. d. HESSE,
c. f. KNAPP.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Thomas Turner, of Kearneysville,
has been granted an increase Of pen
sion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Miss Lena Matthews who has been
visiting relatives here has returned to
her home in Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
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WALK Err
BOOT.
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FIDUClARY NOTICES

A list of the Fiduciaries whose accounts
are before the undersigned Commission.
er of Accounts of the County Court OF
Berkeley County for settlement
L. W. B. Smaltz, Administrator of N.
D. Baker. decd.
Saml Gold. Administrator of Wash
ington Gold, decd
Richard L. Thomas, Administrator OF
Peter Hess, decd.
G. L. Nicely, administrator of RobtJ.
Nicely, decd.
b. F. Mish, Administrator of Adam
Mish, decd.
Given under my hand as Commission
er of said Court, at my Office at the
Courthouse of said County. the 18th day
of Nav. 1890. ]. 7 PICKING Com Z
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

100 pieces of 30 inch Colored Mohairs,
the most desirable fabric at present, 30
cents yard. All colors, and grey aud
brown mixtures. None better sold any
where at 65 cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Frank G. Mulnehill, of Winchester,
Va, and Miss Rosa Lovjoy, of Wash.
ington, were married in the latter
city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
SILKS.

At 30 cents, "a inch, extra quality
Black Gros Grain Dress Silks. You may
think it strange that we claim these Silks
are equal in quality to most Sli5 and
81 .25 ones. But compare them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

The Oxford League of the First M.
E. Church will hold strawberry fes-
tival in the Market House, eommenc-
ing June Sd,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
At IS Cents.

100 pieces Colored Regence Silks, the
new and most popular weave in all the
new Spring colors. We claim the intrin-
sic value of this special bargain is sl.ej
per yarc, Get sample of il also.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
BLACK SILKS

Of every sort at very low prices Every
piece was bought before the advance in
the price of silk. The same qualities
where anything like complete variety
is found will cost % per cent. more than
our silks cost you. Where will you
buy?
Black Surahs As cents yard, 80 cents,
% cents and upward. A special "a inch
Surah at S1.00 yard, worth S1.25.
Gros Grains at so cents and upward. A
"a inch eros Grain at 95 cents yard,
that cannot possibly be sold, if perfect,
for cent less, except at loss. It is
worth every penny of one dollar and if
teen cents. Equally good bargain in
Black Gro5 Grain Silks at S1.00 and
s1.25.
Black Faille Franchise at IS cents and
upward, and the best "a inch Faille ever
sold at s1.OO, s1.e5 and $3.50 yard.
81 inch Black India Silks at 95 cents,
S1.00, S1.15 to 81 so yard.
All other Silks and Dress Goods in
largest quantities at lowest prices.
Samples cheerfully sent upon request to
any address.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
Club Regular
!. prices of prices OF
the two the two,

CHAS. G. FULTON & co.
FELIX AGNUS, Manager and Publisher,
American Office,
BALTIMORE, MD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Mr.. Phil. Muth, OF Washington,
spent Sunday at his home, in this
place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

The Misses Evans, Of Winchester,
are visiting Miss Kate Tabler, near
town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Colored Silk Warp Cashmeres, 80 in.
wide, in large range Of colors, Mt 70 cts.
dollar quality.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

The colored people will have an ex-
cursion to Winchester Monday even
ing, leaving c. V. depot at 1880.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

Mr.. Riser Huber Is furnishing the
grocery stores with early vegetables,
nicely grown and freshly put up.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24

The Ministerial Institute of the U.
B, Conference meets next Tuesday
at tho U. B. Church in this place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-05-24
" However it be, tits Gods decree,
No man can live alone
No man can fold his arms and say
Ny life is all my own"

my ms ID All my OWL
Alas! what a surgIng multitude
they form-people whose souls are
chafed and worn with the daily mo-
notony of life. They have taste for
reading-there is no time to devote
to it f; they can appreciate all that is
noblesJ or best in human thought
not many hours can be spared for i'm
bibing its genius and worth spirit
of earnest prayer is dear boon to
them-life is a struggle so painful
that they have to arouse to its cultl-
walton. There is no time for walking
with Christ in the lowly and trusting
paths of love and devotion. And these
individuals can but look back and
long for the advantages of other days.
They realize with feelings of sadness
that there was much more of reality
and noble truth in their lives then
than now. There was more of appre-
citation for the sweet and tender les
sons of nature. The green grass, the
leafy trees, the blooming flowers, the
singing birds were rich and helpful
verses of poetry. Now it is all chang
ed and they heartily envy the obscure
christian, unveXed with trifiing cares,
whose daily conversation is full of
grace and who is privileged to live
among those truths and thoughts,
which are worthiest of all.
This thought comes to us through
our recalling to mind, as we write,
one of these tired souls. She is worn
out! Her soul is tired with the new
er-ceasing babble of tongues, the rest
less struggles of pride, envy and am.
bition. The fretting cares of life are
too much for her finely-strung spirit
the world is not worthy of such
and she is worn out. What are such
sensitive people ever to do? If there
is not more of simplicity in these daily
lives of ours, greatly less of earthly
engrossment and more of true and
lofty aspiration after calm content
ment through spiritual blessings, it is
to be feared that many of us will wear
ourselves out with fretting over the
difficulties Of this poor little life. All I!
| do not wonder that the friend |
speak of is so tired. What cheer is it
to be continually going through a
round of irksome tasks and thankleSs
duties if what is really pure and noble
in her great soul is ever TO be misun-
derstood and unappreciated. There
is not on this wide earth soul of pas
sionate nature, cherishing high and
noble aspirations, that is not always
being chafed with deep anxiety to i'm
press its worth on others and panied
when it is assured that all its longfngs
and Efforts to do 50 are fruitless and
unavailing. How can such finely
strung people live if this deep inner
cry for the nourishment of kindly APP
probation be perpetually denied
them? And this is why my friend is
tired. She will always be SO unless
she becomes less pure, noble and as
piring, or, unless those around her
rise high enough to appreciate and
share her life which needs only strong
sympathy to make it fulfill the be-
hests of God in imparting such a
yearning spirit. Don Quill.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. Bruce Capper spent Sunday at
his home in Winchester