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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Railroad men generally who are con-
nected with the motive-power depart
ments are awaiting the advent of the
electric locomotive. The following from
the Halliday Ags in this connection will
be read with interest.
Electric locomotives, which have long
been anticipated, but in regard to which
expectation has not been warranted bv
realization, may soon be found in extern
sive service. The commissioners who
have been for some time engaged In de-
vising plans for increased facilities for
rapid transit in New York City have de-
cided in favor of the construction of a
four track railway, running underground
below Canal street and elevated further
uptown, to be operated by Bergman's
electric locomotives of 500 horse power.
This is new motor, in which the power
is applied directly to the axles of every
car, aud it is claimed that the force is
capable of propelling train of twenty
cars at the rate of forty miles an hour,
and that train moving at the highest
speed can be brought to a standstill
within twelve feet. So much has been
claimed for electric motors, AMI so much
disappointment has resulted from pre-
vious tests, that actual demonstration
will be required before these claims will
be generally accepted; but that electric
ity can and will be successfully applied
to the running of trains, not only upon
city railways, but surface roads now op
Grated by steam, We continue to have lit
tie doubt. 1t does not take extraordi
nary faith to believe the predictions of
Edison and Others that ere long coal
burning and smoke aHd fire producing
engines on railways will be superseded
by smokeless and steamless locomotives
whose power is furnished by that still
mysterious and wonderful agent, cleo
tricity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
The ] and OF Ducks.

There are more ducks in the Chinese
Empire, says an authority, than all the
world outside of it. They are kept by
the celestials on every farm, on the
private roads, on the public roads, on
the streets of cities, and on all the lakes,
ponds, rivers, streams and brooks in
the country. Every Chinese boat also
contains batch of them. There are
innumerable Matching establishments
all through the empire, many of which
are said to turn out about fifty thous-
and young ducks every year. Sailed
and smoked ducks and ducks eggs
constitute two of the most common and
important articles of diet in China.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
High ramages.

fAnd that reminds me, chimed in
one of the party, ''of d peculiar case
which happened some years ago on the
Grand Trunk. A car jumped the track
and tore down steep embankment,
but fortunately no one was killed.
Among the inmates of the car, how
ever, was farmer who sustained some
very severe injuries, and was compelled
to remain for several weeks in bed His
physician asserted that his spine had
been permanently affected, and realiz-
ing that suit for damages would prob
ably ensue, the railroad company sent
an agent to the injured man with an
offer to compromise. The agent called
as directed, and after discussing the
matter with the sufferer, asked him
point blank to name the damages.
"'Well, let me see-rolled clear down
the bank, didn't r.
eyes, clear down every foot of the
way from top to bottom.
How many feet was that2
'..'About sixty feet.
The farmer unused while.
About sixty feet, lol said?'
"tYes.
well, | guess a dollar foot
wouldn't be too much, would it? That
would be about the square thing,
think. Just give me that and I'll call
it quits. 30
"The compromise was made in
hurry. 4"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04


1t has leaked cut that one of the pas
sengers on the train wrecked had with
HIM twenty-five pounds of dynamite
enough had it exploded, to have blown
the whole train into fragments.
He bought tho stuff of q
dealer in this city and to insure
greatest care carried the package in his
hands. He was in the smoking car
when the crash came, aud the next few
moments were the most terrifying of his
life. When the front end of the car
lifted from the wheels and tilted into
the cir he expected it would follow the
locomotive and five cars ahead down the
embankment and the crash would ex-
plode the dynamite, but he also realized
bis greatest safety lay in keeping the
dangerous compound in his lap. As
quick as the car stopped he made dash
for the door, holding the package at
arms length. Once on the ground he
bolted :or the woods, carefully-laid the
dynamite on the ground, and hurried
away. Then he breathed easier, for
even after the danger of being crushed
IN the car was over he feared the loco
motive boiler might explode and the
conclusion explode his burden. With
out question had the smoking car fol-
lowed the others into the ravine the dv-
Mantle would have ignited and not only
caused much loss of life, but added
another mysterious feature to the affair.
Naturally everyone would have con-
,ected the dynamite with the plans of
the mel engaged in the act, as the
owner of the stuff would not be alive to
Tell his story. -SprjHafeld ReDubli-
ran
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
AN EGG EATING DOG.

Since answering, the subscriber who
asked how to break a dog from eating
eggs, we have come across the follow
ing:
divide heaping teaspoonful of tar
tar emetic into eight or ten doses. Break
of the end Of an egg, empty part of
the contents and stir into the remain
der left in the shell dose of tartar
emetic. Confne the dog in room, or
tie him, and give him the doctorei egg.
In an hour or two he will be trying to
turn himself wrong side out. As soon
as he is over the nausea give him Sec
ond egg and third; il he will eat it.
When he refuses to eat the egg, and lets
it lie by him for several hours untouched,
pry open his mouth and force the egg
down his throat. Afterward you may
trust him in your hen-house. The 90
ject in trying the dog is to let him get
nothing else to eat while he is under
treatment, or he may think it was the
last thing eaten that made him SO sick.
The idea is to convince him that eggs
no longer will lie on hs stomach. -
Farm, Field and lStoctnaaa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

The land Of time
deals lightly with a woman in
perfect health. But all func-
tional arrangements and dis
orders peculiar to women
leave their mark. You needn't
have them. DIR. Pierce's Fasl
vorite Prescription comes to-
your rescue as no other medi.
cine can. 1t cures them. For
periodical pains, prolapsus ard
other dispIacements, bearing
down sensations, and all "fe-
male complaints and weak
nesses, it is a positive remedy,
1t is a powerful, restorative
tonic and nervine, inaparting
strength to The whole system
in general, and to the uterine
orgar.s aud appendages in par
ticular. 1t keeps years from
your face and hgure-but adds
years to your life. It's guar
aateed to give satisfaction in
every case. If it doesn't.
your money is returned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
The Dear Baby.


ooh, Mr.. Wilkins, you must see
baby before you go" said a young
mother as one of her husbands bach
elor friends arose to say good night.
81 should be obliged; but it isn't too
late?" he inquired rather weakly, look
ing about for his hat.
mot bit, she answered.
After moments absence the fond
mother returned with bundle of dain-
ty wraps and lace, and presented a
eherubic countenance for his ispec-
ton.
"You never saw dearer baby in your
life, !" she declared, putting the mite of
humanity into his unwilling arms.
I'm not up on babies, ventured
her guest, holding the infant as if he
thought It would explode, but | should
say that-that it was-was beautiful. !"
II knew you would think so, said
the pleased mother.
II hope it hasn't IA fever" he
imprudently added.
"Fever?''
eyes; it looks flushed, you know"
Nonsense, said the mother, indig-
nantly; call babies are pink, and be.
Side, Mr. Wilkins, you keep saying it.
My baby is a boy.
Il beg your pardon, 'stammered the
unhappy bachelor, the perspiratioh be-
ginning to standout on his brow 'there
wasn't anything in the-the attire to
indieate-butt then, | might have known
it was boy, because 1.-THE is bald, "
he blunderingly added.
A look Of hor flied amazement came
over the young mothers face.
Don't let me detsin you Mr.. Will
kins," she said quickly relieving him
of his burden, '.and when you get
home, if you will read up on the sub
ject you will find that red faces and bald
heads are mostly confined to middle
aged bachelors" she added, with a
significant glance,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OF INTEREST RELATIVE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
TREArMENr on LAWS.

A mistake is often made by setting
the lawn mower to cut too short, and
there is not enough of leaf growth left
to give strength to the roots of the grass.
A more natural condition is given by
cutting little higher and the lawn is
made more like velvet, and there would
be less danger Of the earth below being
dried or burned by exposure to the sun.
Owners and gardeners are sometimes puz-
zled TO know what to DO under the shade
of trees where grass will not grow freely.
The best remedy is free seeding with
kentucky bluegrass, which will endure
shade better than most other lawn
grasses. - Country Gentleman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

An English bee. keeper announces that
he has discovered the long looked for
universal hive. But his hive, or its
principle, is not new, and will not be
universal; in fact, this hive, or one
similar in construction, has been in use
many years.
the new hive provides for side stor-
ing; indeed, this appears to be the new
feature claimed by the inventor. The
idea is old aud not much worth much.
Frames for surplus honey are placed on
each side of the brood nest The inven-
tor says that the bees eau work in these
flames, or combs at the side, when it is
too cold to ascend to the upper story.
This shows that the inventor has not
gone into the worI-room of a colony of
bees and there taken up his abode long
enough to discover that it is always
warmer over the brood nest than at the
sides; and if it be too cold for the bees
to ascend to the uppe: story, it Is colder
TO travel to the sides of the brood
chamber. In the iving-room of bees, as
in any room, the heat rises.
Further, side storing is not likely 20
be successful unless a queen excluding
board be used. The queen, working out
from the 5roodnest, will lay in the sur
plus combs unless she be restrained. 1t
is said that the queen exluding board
does not hinder the bees very much.
But it hinders some; there is no doubt
about that. If a man, returning to his
house, is obliged TO crawl into door
Just large enough for him to squeeze in,
he would say that it hindered. That
is exactly what bee does when it
passes through the bee spaces of the
queen -excluder or the drone- trap.
Again, it is contrary to established
principles, contrary to the bee law. to
enlarge hives or colonies sideways.
Many bee-keepers believe that if the
present hive were tw ce as high aud half
as wide, it would be more in accord
nnce with the natural plan of bees
Farm and Fireside.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
PERMANENT MELON BEDS.

Select the sandiest piece of land you
have, laying toward the south, southeast
or southwest. Plow deep trenches eight
feet apart, throw out the earth well and
fill in the treacaes with good old manufs
level full, then pillow each side and throw
q heavy furrow on top of the manure to
cover it out of sight. Drive perma
nent stake at both ends of each furrow.
When you plant stretch line from post
to post and make the hills six feet apart
measuring from the post. Next year
make the hills two feet from post. and
the hills six feet apart as before. Every
year move along two feet and in three
years you will have utilized the whole
row; then begin again. Harrow before
planting. Plow between rows if neces-
sary and you will have melon patch to
last twenty years--Irrigation Age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
In Paris.

Everything that enters Paris has to
pay city duty. For many weeks, an
elegantly aitired gentleman drove a
well appointed dog cart from the out
skirts to the city, being attended every
evening by neat looking groom. One
night the dog cart was upset in the
presence of the gendarmes, who, on
going to the rescue, noticed that the
groom had not moved from his seat.
''Come, said one of the men.
The groom preserved a dignifed sill
ence.
Come down" cried they, angrilv.
Don't you see that your master IS
hurt7 Is he drunk or stupidl"
The groom preserved his English
san ,froid; and the employees, giving BIN
a shake, discovered, to their utferahlc
establishment, that he was made of zinc
and contained one hundred and fifty
bottles OF cognac.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
The Bright side.

CheerfuIness can become habit, and
habits sometimes help us over hard
places. A cheerful heart seeth cheerful
things.
A lady and gen an were in a
Timber yard situated by a dirty, foul
smelling river. The lady said,-
Chow good the pine boards smell"
'tPine boards" exclaimed the gem
tleman, ''just smell this foul fiverl''
"No, thank you" the lady replied.
~ prefer TO smell the pine boards "
And she was right II she, or We,
can carry this principle through our
entire living, We shall have the cheerful
heart, the cheerful voice and cheerful
face. There is in some houses an I'M
conscious atmosphere of domestic and
social ozone which brightens everybody.
Wealth cannot give it, nor can poverty
take il away.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Additional Train will leave Harrisburg
daily except Saturday and Sunday at 62O p.
m, arrive at Carlisle at 7:10 p. M, stopping
at all intermediate stations and on Saturday
will leave Harrisburg at $50 p. m, arriving
at Carlisle at 6;1Op. m.
Memphis Express runs daily between Har-
risburg aud Hagerstown.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Night Express
and \. Q. Express between Philadelphia and
New Orleans.
Pullman Parlor Cars on Memphis Express
and Fast Mail between New York and
Memphis.
Through Coaches to and from Philadelphia
on Fast Mail and Day Express east and
Accommodation and ~ o. Express west
II. A. RIDDLE, j.. f. BOYD,
Genl Pass. Agent Superintendent.
w, A. GARD, Agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

The Body complained that. while
Soul was immortal, itself was doomed
to perish without the hope of blessed
resurrection. That is fair" said the
Soul; you have your innings in this
world" But yso.H said the Body,
Five here and hereafter too" 1T is
true the Soul aJsented, shat I drag
ont a miserable kind of semi-existe1ce
here below, but you have all the fun"
Syn Francisco Examiner.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
ShOrtness of Sight and Civilization

In paper brought before the Paris
Academy curious observation relating
to long and short sight was recorded. It
was stated that an examination of the
eyes of wild animals showed that those
captured after the age of six or eight
months retained the long sight natural
to them, but that those made captive be-
fore that age and those born in state of
captivity we're snort-sighted. From this
II IS argued tliat s.Iorrness of sight is
ce'ect which IS incident to civilization
= .'.aml:. = oa-nl.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

We ofter One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case Of eatsfrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Curs.
+. j. CHENEY g. Co., Props, Toledo. o.
We the Undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in ali business transac-
tions, and financially able to carry cut any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
WEST d TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
WALpISo, KINSAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo o.
Halls Caiarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces q the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 1Se. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Nature is full Of tendencies and obstrue-
ti9us. Extremes beret limitations
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
TO CIeansr Wall rnncr.

A great many people are interested
In Knowing how to remove oil marks on
wall al er, where careless people have
rested their heads. This may he done
by making a Taste of cod water and
pipec!ay or fuller's earth, and laying it
on the stains without rubbing it in !;
leave 1t on all night, aud in the morn
ing 1t can be brushed of, and tie spot,
unless 1t be very old one. will have
disappeared. If old, reGew the appli-
cation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Mrs. Mary NJ. Higgins, clerk in the
Postoffice Department at Washington, is
about to devote her life to the education
of neglected girls in Ceylon. Two thou.
sand native women have already founded
an educational society there. Mrs. Hig.
gins has been unanimously elected prin.
ciple of the high school at Colombo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

A LIFE of Incidence and ease, Of
delicacy and luxury which is very often
the attendant upon opulence is never
commended in the Bible 1t may be
positively and grossly vicious, but it is
always worthless and unsuited to the
grave and solemn ends for which man
is sent into this world.
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an. Eel. Elernn..n

TRAVIS CRY. Mica, March q. 1890
received bottle of Floraplexion, and had
my druggist c. A. johnson. send for bottles.
have Just finished one this morning, and feet
elegant am sure few more bottles will COM
pletely cure me Of that disease dyspepsia.
shall recommend IL to all. H. w CLARK
kiO1apierimI is the speedy and permanent
cure for Sick Headache, Indigestion. Dyspep-
STA; Bfliousness. Liver Complaint. Nervous de-
cure for these eemnsiots y sng 9 anu s9se
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; 1t is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitud
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is lhe
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
dueed, pleasing to the taste AID 40.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial IN IT'S
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gists- Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG syrup ca
SAW FRANCISCO. oAL.
eeeFsNlLE. ~. seW rom, aE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Additional Train will leave Carlisle daily
except Sunday at $50 p. M. stopping at all
intermediate stations, arriving at Harrisburg
at $40 a. m.
The Fast Mail and Night Express East will
run daily between Harrisburg and Hagers.
town, and Evening Mail and Morning Mail
daily between Harrisburg and Chambersburg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

For Dyspepsia, lndigesttor ami Stomach
disorders use Browns Iron Bitters. The Best
Tonic, II robuilds the system, cleans the Blood
and strengthens the muscles. A splend ID tom
n for week and debilitated persons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Is II probable that what million women say
after daily trial is mistaken They say they
ffnop by test that Dobbins's Electric is most
economical purest and best They have had ~
years 10 try II. You give q one trId.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
Asthma.

freshing sleep, such asI had no, had
for weeks. Myeough began imnedt,
ately to loosen and pass away, and
| found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. l am pleased
to inform Observation-Disclosures i
am in excellent health and do GER
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee's
German Syrup. c. b. SrIcKNEY,
Picton, Ontario. a.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.
ID In Effect Nay 10tk, 1891.



No. 5, Vestibuled Limited, daily leave New
York 1915 m, Philadelphia S:l5, Baltimore
10;2O Washington 1880. Arrive at Martins
burg 1859 p m, and Chicago 1925 m. Con
pects at Hancock for Berkeley Springs Sat
urdays only.
No.7 Limited daily leaves New York
220 p N, Philadelphia 4:3I, Baltimore 1880,
Washington $50. Arrives at Martinsburg
1854 m and Chicago $3.50 IN.
No. 1. Nestibuled Limited daily leaves
New York $50 m. Philadelphia ll:35, Bal.
timore $50 p m, Washington $780, Arrives
at Martinsburg j:2g IN, Cincinnati 7;45 a nj,
81 Louis 6:2j p N. Connects at Hancock for
Berkeley Springs except Sunday.
No. 3. Express daily leaves New York
800 p IN, Philadelphia 100, Baltimore 1920
Washington 1880 p m. Arrives at Martins
burg l;42 a N, Cincinnati $40 and st. Louis
7:l5 a N.
No. 9. Pittsburg Express daily leaves New
ork 200 IN, Philadelphia 4;31, Baltimore
1:46, and Washington S;45 p m. Arrives at
Martinsburg l:O5 p m and Pittsburg 5: 10 M.
No. H. Nestibuled Express leaves New
York 1915 m, Philadelphia 1920 Baltimore
$50, Washington 9 80, Martinsburg ll:45 m
and Plttsburg 1875 M Connects for Berke
ley Springs.
No. u. Baltimore and Cumberland Accom-
mediation daily leaves Baltimore via the Old
Line AZ M. Arrives at Martinsburg S:25
m and Cumberland 1H05. Stops at all
stations and connects at Hancock for Berke
ley Springs except Sunday,
No. Is. Baltimore aud Piedmont Accom-
mediation, daily except Sunday leaves Balti-
more via Old Line at 500 a m, arrives at
Marlinsburg Ia p M stops at all stations,
connects at Hancock for Berkeley Springs
and Green spring Run for Romuey.
EASTWARD.
No. 6. Nestibuled Limited daily leaves
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

Good temper is like a Sunny day; il sheds
Us bfightness ON evetything.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-07-04

FoR impure or thin Blood. Weakness. Mails
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and Biliousneas
take Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength,
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant TO take.