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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

At the close of the Civil War the con-
federate soldier found his citizenship in
rather a delicate situation. He had TAX
en- up arms against his country and his
flag. He had fought for the disso luton
of the Union and was, in that respect, a
traitor. In other nations such offenses
had always brought the severest pun.
ishment to the offender. In the United
States the Confederate stood without
fear of bodily harm, but his rights as
citizen had been forfeited. One by one
these letters have been removed, and to-
day there are few people aware that
there exists any restriction on the man
who wore the gray" But there is one,
and many of our young men will hear of
it probably for the first time when they
read the bill recently introduced into
Congress by Senator Daniels of Virginia,
t. repeal the law which prohibits ex-
Confederate officers from serving in the
army or navy Of the United States. The
bitter memories of that war are fl s disap-
pearing. Congress will no doubt pass
mis- bill and remove the last barrier that
= xists between the Confederate soldier
and the full enjoyment of all the rights
OF true and loyal citizen.-CIdTks5urg
JeieqrdH
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23
The Lottery Company in Louisiana
Politics.

John c. Wjck'i6e, in the January Forum,
Every time the Louisiana Lottery Gem
pany has come before any represented
assembly it has commanded the support
of every purchasable man in that body.
In every legislature and in the constitu-
tional convention it has received the solid
support Of the negro members. II has doz-
ems of men who have been and are in
public life upon its pay roll, giving them
stipulated sums per dGItuRl. for services
heretofore rendered. Those it can buy
1T buys: and those it cannot buy it seeks
to destroy. 1t has no politics and knows
no party. 1t numbers among its servants
Democrats and Republicans. 1t has
traded with all parties IN i has support
ed all parties. 1t has among his pIinci-
pal stockholders P. B. S. Pinchback, the
negro ex-lieutenant-G Governor of this
State, and P. F. Hrrwig, the charm an
of the Republican State central commit
tee while one of the men who is leading
its present fight is the Chairman of the
Democratic State executive committee.
and it has captured the machinery of the
Democratic party in this State. At the
last election its money was used to over
throw the bosses of the city of New Or
leans this year it has made a combina-
ton with those bosses. AT the last cleo
ton it afforded money to the Nicholas
campaign committee, coupled with a
pledge not to apply for re charter, in
order to defeat McEnery who was then a
candidate this year it has taken up Nc
Emery, as its candidate and is abusing
Nicholas. Like st. Paul, it is all things
to all men, but there the resemblance
stops. Its course has been marked By
bribery from the day of its birth until
this minute, and its tracks are strewn
with the wrecks of the characters of the
men who have served it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

IN MEMoRIAM Mrs. CATHARINE
MATTHEW'S the shadows of the
day had begun to gather Mrs. Cathar-
Inc Mathews, in the twilight of her
life, passed peacefully away. The
lives of true Christians need no com
ment. 1t was the pleasure of the wri-
ter to know this humble christian
lady for many years. ! always recPiv-
ed a fond word of greeting. For
many years Mrs. Mathews was
faithful and consistent member of the
LIST Methodist Church of your city,
and while she was able, rain or shine,
found her in her pew. In the decline
of life God deprived this good chris.
tian woman Of her sight, and when
her aged husband who passed on be.
fore would gather his children around
in the family circle and read the COM
fOrting promises found in the Holy
Bible, what glowing smiles would
gather over that aged countenance
aud she would say they are for me.
-Four score years, the allotment of our
existence, as spoken in holy Writ,
was well spent by her. Her daily
life was exemplary and now all that
remains mortal of this good woman
lies peacefully resting in the beauti-
full Norborne cemetery, beside her
husband, Hon. Justice VIM. Mathews.
To the sOrrowing ones as you gather
around your hearths in the twilight.
hold up this good mother to your
children as an example and carry
your sorro%ing hearts to the thone of
Grace and so live that when the sum.
nous comes to you, you may yield
with as many trophies. Enter into
my rest" SAID the Saviour.
"Sleep, Sleep, Peacefully Sleep
"Thy armor is laid down."
Patiently awaiting the judgment
day."
"All is we'll. All is we'll"
CHAs. PHILLIPS.
Jan. 10, 1892. Washington, d. C.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

One of the strong agitations in Con-
gress is to elect U. S. Senators by popu-
lar vote. In such law there would be
another victory for the peoples rights
and another move ahead ia popular gov
eminent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

Mr.. U. S. Grant Pitzer was awarded
the Worlds prize OF a gold watch for the
best article on Martinsburg. May he live
to win more prizes in politics. law, liter
atufe and-matrimony.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

Millionaire Reilley, of Wheeling, w.
Va, who died recently, provided in his
will that bis immense fortune should
not be touched until his last surviving
grandchild was dead, and that only de-
scendants of his grandchildren should
profit by his fortune. The estate is to
be held in trust by Bishop Kahn and
Mgr. Sullivan and then successors I'M
til his youngest grandchild now 9 years
old shall have died. There will be a
contest. The lawyers say a will two
generations ahead will not stand and it
shouldn't
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23
Prevention is Better

Than cure, and those who are subject to
rheumatism can prevent attacks by
Keeping the blood pure and free from
acid which causes the disease. For this
purpose Hood s Sarsaparilla is used by
with great success. 1t is the
best blood purifier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
CALL F0R THE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF
THE STfTE LEAGUE.

The fourth annual convention of the Re-
publican League of the State OF West Virginia
viii convene In the city ofParkersburg, Wood
county. at ~ O'Clock noon. Monday, February
%, 1872. this day having been recommended
by the National League), for the elect ion ol
officers for the ensuing year, The selection oil
DELEGATES to the fifth annual convention OF
the Republican League of the United states
and for the transaction OF such other business
as may regularly come before It.
Each Republican club In the slate is entitled
to be represented by i've delegates
IL is requested that the election ofdelegates
be held and list thereof he forwarded to the
Secretary oftho Stale League at Parkersburg
w. Va, us soon as possible.
Full information as to the rates OF transpor'
tation VIII be published as soon as The neceS-
sary arrangements can he made
HENRY &. FLESHER, President.
II. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

Constipation is caused by loss of the
peristaltic actions of the bowels. Hood S
Pills restore this action and invigorate
the liver
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23
Broad Lane News.
A. f..

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Beckley spent
Sunday near Martlnsburg, the guest
of Mr. l.. Couchman.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Miller Of near
Greensburg, were in our midst Sun
day visiting parents.
Mr.. Geo. T. Barnes aud Misses Han
nah and Maggie spent few days
with MIS-. Roney.
Miss Susie WhltInore made flying
visit to her parents Sunday.
Preaching at Harmony or Broad
Lane Sabbath morning by Rev.
Porch.
Jan. II. %. K.A
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

JOHN W. DODD again offers
his service in the counties of Ber-
kelley, and Jefferson, W. Va,
Clarke and Frederick Cos, Va,
and Washington Co., Nd. VIII
be thankful for share of public
patronage. Will auctioneer on
per cent. or lump the job. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed. All COM
munications answered promptly,
address. j. w. DODD,
MARTINsBURG, W. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23
THE Shields MILL FIRM
AT PRIVATE SALE!

The undersigned, attorney for the heirs
of John W. Porterfeld, dec d. offers at
private sale The Shield S Mill Farm Of
l474 acres, situated 4 miles northeast Of
Hedgesville, Berkeley Co. There are 80
acres of cleared land, the balance tim
Der. The improvements are good house
and barn, a a4xS2 FIGURING Mill lately
rebuilt, good water all necessary out
buildings, orchard, Sc, II is a desira-
Bile home and good business stand.
Possession April /, Terms reasonable.
Apply to j. ID. JACK,
dec. /. FALLING WATERS, w. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23
CHRISTMASTIDE! !.
DUAL REIGN OF KRlSKINGLE
And KING GGf1RRENUS.

Make merry under their benign ruler
ship with case of Export Beer. Buy
it for yourself or for your friends. This
suberb beer, absolutely pure, is sold only
in bottles and is bottled only at the Bal
timore Brewing Co. Cases are closed
and contain either one dozen quart or
two dozen pint bottles. elegantly labelled
and packed in special wood wrappers.
1t will add enjoyment to your Christmas
dinner. For Sale by
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-01-23

NlS0 tihc tbcH1re0 hsltSchI ~.
NASHVILLE, r. T., March y. 1921
], tho undersignod, suffered from epilepsy for
Syears, had no appetite aud could do no work
whatever consulted number OF doctors but
all said there was no remedy for my disease
then took Pastor Koonigs Nor5o Tonic and
am now "a perfect health and work all tho time.
Thousand thanks 10 your remedy.
PHILIP MoNGEON.
95 PBosPEcr ST., NEWARK. N j.. March 2. 1891.
got some Of PastoI Koenig Norve Tonic
for nervousness and slcspieBsnosg and IL
helped me; the FIRST time / took It ! had tho
best sloep l had had for several lnontha /
also know friends Of mine who uscd II aud say
IL is the best nerve tonic thoy over used. 1
Wr&' this that some sufferer may nse your
mseicine and be helped by Il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29
.COntrAry. Minded"

The last Legislature OF Kansas will
be known in history as the "Farmer
Legislature" because the House was
composed very largely OF men from
the rural districts. Some Of the
members had had no experience in
parliamentary rules, but many of
them we're entire strangers to the
technical language OF Ia, I-makers.
One day during the session the reg
ular Speaker called one Of his farmer
friends to the chair to act as Speaker
pro. tenn. A motion was soon made
to lay a certain resolution on the ta-
BILE. The Speaker gravely put the
motion as follows:
"All those who want the resolution
to lay on the table say aye! And all
who want to be contrary say no."
The ayes had it, and tb~ resolution
''lay" on the table a sure! as II the
motion had been put in t.ae good old
way.-Youth's Companion
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29
A STORY OF THE DAY.
The Drtficuity Between Spain and Peru
which Came Near Resulting In War.

h DfSicuity between Spain and Peru
which Came Near Resulting In War.
Peru and Spain became involved in
a very serious difficulty in March,
1864. 1t arose out of a claim for dam.
ages made by the European nation.
Some colonists who had been i'm.
ported from Spain were killed in a
local fight at Talamho with their
Peruvian landlords. The matter was
carried into the courts. where it was
still pending when a Spanish commits
siOner named MaZarredO arrived at
Lima. He demanded that the Peru.
Wan Government should recognize
him as a royal commissioner and make
restitution for the affair at T'alambo.
To this the South American Republic
demurred, whereupon Mazarredo, IN
company with the Spanish Admiral,
PinZon, proceeded to the Chincha
Islands, the surrender of which they
demanded. They gave the Governor
fifteen minutes time to come to a de-
cision and declared that if he did not
at nee submit they WOULD lombard
the Island and destroy all the vessels
of war. The Governor was powerless
to resist and had to content himself
with a protest against such a fragrant
abuse Of power. The Spaniards
landed, arrested the Governor and
Captain Of the fort, and hoisted the
cOlors OF Spain. When this outrage
was reported the widest excitement
was produced throughout the whole
OF Peru. Preparations were at once
made tOdefend the country, all classes
OF people Offering their services and
giving other proofs Of their patriot
ism. Even the priests offered to take
up arms if necessary. The American
residents in Lima and Callao met and
passed a series OF resolutions protest.
ing againts the seizure OF the Islands
and offering all the assistance in their
power to the threatened Republic.
War seemed imminent for several
months, but the matter was finally
adjusted by means OF diplomacy.
SPANS original demands were for the
most part acceded to, but Peru re-
tanned the valuable Chincha Islands
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29
a REMARxAsLs Z /


/. 8SBhO8B 1HO80OSO8@ ~1o0 A1a
ssasrdinary stassnsnA
TNsw York suA !
To the Editor:
SIR-As my name and face have appear
ed In your paper and the public prlnts late-
~, and - many OF my professional breth-
rem are wondering ct 1t, I feel Il only
just that ] should make an explanation.
The statement published over my name
was made ten years ago, after long and
mature investigation, and I have never
changed my mind to the facts then
stated. At that time I said, as Q physi-
clan, that l believed Wa,nsr's Safe Cure
was the best OF all known preparations
for the troubles 1t was advocated to cure,
and I say 30 still. know It is consid-
cred the proper thing for the medical
profession to decry proprietary and other
advertised articles: but why should they
do SO? As the late DR.. J.. G.. Holland,
writing over his own name In Scribner's
Monthly, said:
1T is q fact that many Of the best
proprietary medicines Of the day are
more successful than many physicians,
and most Of them were first discovered
or used in actual medical practice; when,
however, any person knowing their vir-
tue and f%oreseeing their popularity Sc
cures and advertises them, In the opinion
Of the bigoted all virtue went out Of
them"
DR.. Holland was an educated physi-
elan, an unpretudiced observer. and he
spoke from q broad and unusual expert.
ence. Proprietary medicines should not
be decried. The evidences OF their
value are overwhelming. I have seer
patients recover from gravel, infiamma-
ton Of the bladder, and Bright's disease
after using Warmers Safe Cure, even
when all other treatment bod failed.
make this frank and outspoken state
ment In the interests OF humanity, and
because l know 1t to be true. trust
for the same reason you will give 1t to
the public. Respectfully.
II. A. GUM.
No. l24 West Forty seventh St.
NEW YORK. March /.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29
Pearl Batsom Iadustry Uadsr the New
Tariff

kootl 0ossOu Uodsr the New
Tariff
The Dry Goods Economist, which has
always been . free trade paper and
largely representing the interests OF
importers, tries hard to be honest in
quoting prices and giving the true situa-
ton Of affairs, and it succeeds very
well. Recently. in discussing the pearl
button industry it said:
Whatever difference Of opinion there
may be about many sections OF the tariff act
OF 1880, and about Its benefits to certain in
0ustrteS, tho manufacture of pearl buttons
y not one Of those that can be cited all
yeFsely. Before the tariff went into effect
there were but two makers OF pearl but
tODl In the city Of Newark. N. j.. and these
produced Principally articles of pearl such
- knife handles, inlaid work and orna-
cents Q . very few OF the larger sizes
hands employed were not always busy,
At the present time there are twelve on
Germs engaged in the industry in Newark,
employing all the way from 70
hands to 100 each. Wages Of the
button turner's range from SlS TO S23 per
week. and boys and girls employed in I'm
Shing tine g00tis are paid from Sc to $40 per
week. over QUO persons are obtaining a
livelihood IN the city Of Newark, N. j.. to.
day, where formerly twenty found ii hard
to live. The same or similar results have
been secured in other cities of the United
states. Providence. r. l., Springfield.
Mass, Philadelphia, New York, Brooklyn.
chicago. and several other cities now have
tnelr factories for the manufacture of pearl
buttons, furnishing work for upwards of
A,OOO people at wages on which they can
live deccntly and in comfort.
None OF these factories existed before
the tari6 Of 1880 was imposed, as the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29

shuts out God.
IT takes more courage to endure
than to act.
MERCY is the touch OF q mother
dressing a wound.
NOBODY in the DEVILS army wants
to be a private.
THE people who fear God most are
least afraid OF men.
The lower down a Christian gets
the higher up he looks.
''WHosoEvER will may take of the
water of life freely"
The gold plating on a wire does not
make it any stronger.
GLE that cateth this bread [Christ1
shall live forever"
GOD lights up no mans house who
shuts up all the windows.
THE right kind OF a mar is never
hurt any by persecution.
TAKE the nails out OF a church, and
down goes the steeplc.
THE man who works for God al.
ways gets his pay in advance.
''THEY that are in the flesh [uncon.
vcrted cannot please God"
THE surcst way to win the love Of
people is to become lovable.
GoD's bread is always sweetcr than
the devils plum pudding.
WHENEVER wise man makes a mis-.
take 1t teaches him something.
"As MANY as are led by the spirit
OF God, they are the sons of men,"
WHEN Christ fills us the first thing
ne does is TO empty us of self.
If you are willing for God to use
you in His own way He will do it.
If Christ is in you somebody will
be sure to see Him and love Him.
THE one who has Christ has every
thing that Gods law requires OF him.
THE mar who tears one leaf out Of
his Bible will o o disbelievc it all.
IT isn't hard to be a Christian
when you devote your whole time
to it.
WHEN the last hypocritc dies the
devil will not own a foot of ground on
earth.
1.-THE wicked shall be turned into
hell, and all the nations that forget
God"
No N can know much of Christ
who does not suffer for Christ.
1t is when we have no where else
to look that we can most fully trust
God.
SOME of the organs sweetest notes
come from the pipes that cannot be
seen.
To BE gentle and Of a sweet spirit
is to have an army OF angels working
for you.
GOING down low to work for Christ
Sc ms very high up from where angels
look.
SIN can Danish men from Gods
presence, but it can never separate
them from His love.
You are needed at church the most
when you know there will be the
fewest there.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29
'Augusty
FlOWePa

What is August Flower for ~
As easily answered as asked. It is
for Dyspepsia. It is q special REM
edy for the Stomach and Liver
Nothing more than this. We believe
August Flower cures Dyspepsia.
We know it will. We have reasons
for knowing it. To-day it has an
honored place in every town and
country store, possesses one of the
largest manufacturing plants in the
country, and sells everywhere. The
reason is simple. Itdoes one thing,
and does it right Itcures dyspepsia
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-04-29
The imports for these month"; for IL,

The imports for these months for 1892
are nearly 40 per cent. less than the
average for the same period during
each Of the three previous years.
In view Of these facts it is no wonder
that = number of the mills of South
Wales and Monmouthshire are idle,
and that, in the language of the Iron
and Steel Trades Journal, at will
probably be a long time before the
works are again in full work"
To what is this due? First, no doubt.
to the excessive importations of the last
Blk months of 1890 and the first six
months Of 1901, though the total imports
for each OF the years 1890 and 1891 did
not equal 1889. Second. to the fact that
u great deal of sheet iron .untinned,
made IN this country, has taken tie
place Of imported tin and terne plates.
FOR example, sheet iron roofing, paint
ed, has been substituted for terne plates,
AND untinned sheets for stamping in
place of th!nly timed sheets. Glass lars
have been substituted for tin cans, and
with the prices that have been put up-
on tin by the holders old tinware 10 used
q iittle longer and the sale Of new tin
goods decreased. To say that Welsh
tin-makers are sorely disappointed is to
PNs AACy Will U0 uOI0 0O M
the future. y
As to the building Of American tin
plate works. 1t is useless for those op-
posed to the tariff on tin plate to DENY
longer that American tin plate works that
VIII both make tho black plate and tin
1t are IN course Of construction, and
some are in operation. There are also
others that only tin black plates. Some
Of these make tin plates, some terne,
but the law covers not only tin, but
terne plates IS we'll, and our imports all
along have been both tin and .arne
plates; And If II is asserted, as it often
ia. with an air OF "now-you.are.causht.O
tat we are making terne plate, isn't
Wales doing it also? But we are max.
Ing tin plate, too, and before snow flies
the croakers will be surprised at what
e being done. A rolling mill to make
black plates is not built in Q day, but
several mills sie in course If construc-