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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

The aged Dr. Collier relates the fol-
lowing: II 1912 an old and worthy
friend, of whose strict Veracity haven't
the least possible doubt, came from Burn
ham, England, with relative to trans
act some business in London. During
the time of my absence from home with
this relative, my friend, through sheer
curiosity, took up a small oval. mounted
crystal which stood near him on table,
and began to examine it. After looking
at it intently for few minutes and try
ing tC guess, as he afterwards told me,
what on earth such novelty could be
used for, he noticed that the surface Of
the instrument became couded. This
he at first attributed to his having blown
his breath upon it. He tried to remove
the der-like cloud with his handkerchief,
but his efforts seemed to increase the
cloudness. Presently the cloud took
upon itself the form of the legs of an
ostrich, the toes and e-joints being
clearly outline For second they
seemed to open and close at the joints
like pair of calipers. While gazing in
awe-stricken wonder and amazement at
this uncanny exhibition of the superuat-
ural, my friend noticed that the figure
was slowly but surely changing its form.
The ostrich legs had become those of a
CHASTITY human skeleton, and almost in.
SANITY the final change came, which
converted the eloudiness OF the upper
part of the glass into ribs, vertebre, long,
pony arms, The whole surmounted by a
aideous, grinning skull. At this junct.
ire, according to my friends story, he
began to feel great oppression in the
region of the chest and numbness and
9iddiness in the head He lost no time
IN replacing the crystal upon the table,
and says that it was some hours before
nc was able to throw off the unpleasant
sensation which his curious experience
produced.
1t was not until nearly two years after
This that he ventured to tell me of the
circumstance; even then l could not in
luce him to inspect the crystal again,
In conclusion may remark that the
dear friend, who was absent with me at
the time, died at about the time Mr.
B saw the skeleton dancing in the
crystal st. Louis Republic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
A Horrible Find.

a curious discovery has Just been
made by wine-grower in the depart
ment of the Charente, says tie Bel
fast Newsletter. Adjoining his
property are the ruins of an ancient
chateau, which has been left to its
fate for centuries. As part of one of
the walls of this cid pile was show
ing symptoms of an approaching col
lapse, the peasant obtained permis-
sion to remove it and q few days ago
he set to work to depolish it.
After toiling for couple hours, to
his amazement he came upon a couple
of skeletons, the necks. arms, and
legs of which had been tightly bound
to each other by iron links. They
were in an erect position and it was
evident that they were the remains
of men who had been immured hun
dreds of years ago. The wine-grower
lost no time in drawing the attrac-
ton of local antiquarians to the dis
coyery and careful investigation re-
vealed further the presence of frag-
ments Of clothing which had been al
most reduced to dust, as well as of a
rusty weapon and two pieces of wood.
The skeletons are to be placed in
the Bordeaux Museum, and great
pains are being taken to insure their
transport in the same position as that
in which they were found. There is
no doubt that some tragedy of the
middle ages, Of which possibly some
record may survive, led to the contne-
ment of these unfortunate victims in
the manner described. 1t is a matter
of course that the strange discovery
is engaging the attention of antigua
rians in that part of France, and it is
by no means improbable that some
clew to the mystery may be forthcOm-
ing ere long
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

Leave Wrlliamsport for Hagerstown at 625,
7:l5 and 1885 M and l:i5 and Gas p m.
Leave IIagerstown for Williamsport at $50
a m, and 1915, 3:05 G:l0 and 8:O5 m.
Leave Rocky Ridge Tor Emmitsburg at 10 40
a M and 1888 and $50 M.
Arrive at Emmitsburg atl1:10 m and 40
and 7:o5 pm.
Leave Emmitsburg TO- Rocky Ridge at 500
m, and 2:52 aud $50 p m.
Arrive at Rocky Ridge a, $50 a m, and 1929
and 5:50p m.
Leave Frederick Junction for Frederick
at 1882 m, and 5:02 add 7:2) pm.
Leave Frederick Junction for Taneytown.
Littlestown, York, Wrghtsville and Column
bia, at sos m, and 3:45 pm.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR FREDERI. X
leaves Baltimore at 5:15 pm, arrives at Fr,d-
erick at ? m, and leaves Frederick at 200
m, and arrives in Baltimore at $40 M
H. & P. r. r. Trains leave Shippensbure
at $50 a m, and 1920 p m and arrive at Sh p.
pensburg at 1892 a IN and Cos m daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
"Daily. + Mondays only, All Others
Daily, except Sunday.
J. NJ. HOOD, B. GRISWOLD.
GenI Manager (ieD'l Pass Agent
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
The Best Material For a Roof

There is no better material for a roof
than pine, cypress, or cedar shingles.
Metal roofs are not nearly SO durable rs
those of shingles, and these, if painted.
will be doubly durable. The only metal
that is really desirable for a roof Is cop
per, which is practically imperlshable.
But the cost at present is too great as
compared with shingles. In laying a
single roof is best to put,the roofing
paper under the boards, as there is then
no danger of the gathering of moisture
and consequent decay of the shingles.
The wind is kept out quite as well in
this way. The shingles aie better pre-.
:eryed by. dipping in crude petroleum
before being laid, by which they are
made water proof, and the durability is
much increased. The frame of wood
IN house may be filled in with concrete
OF soft brick. bnt this filling is no Better
50 far as concerns the warmth of the
building. than lining of tarred building
paper under the outer covering of the
walls and the inner lining. -New York
INDEPENDENT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
The Salt Of the Earth.

Salt in whitewash will make it stick
better.
Wash the mica of the stove doors
with salt and vinegar.
Brasswork can be kept beautifully
bright by occasionally rubbing with
salt and vinegar.
Damp salt will remove the discolora-
ton of cups and saucers caused by tea
and careless washing.
When broiling steak throw a little
salt on the Goals and the blaze from
dripping fat will not annoy.
To clean willow furniture use salt
and water. Apply it with nail brush,
scrub well and dry thoroughly.
Salt as a tooth powder is better than
almost anything that can be bought.
1t keeps the teeth brilliantly white
and the gums hard and rosy.
Carpets may be greatly frightened
by first sweeping thoroughly and then
going over them with clean cloth and
clear salt aud water. Use cupful of
coarse salt to a large basin of water.
If the feet are tender or painful
after long standing or walking great
relief can be had by bathiog them in
salt and wafer. A handful of salt to
a gallon of water is the right proper
ton. Have the water as hot as cru
comfortably be borne
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

There is vast deal of smuggling
done in precious stones in he Port of New
York. Persons have been known to
carry thousands of dollars worth OF
diamonds, rubies, pearls and other gems
ashore from steamers, having them in
their mouths, in the lining of their hats,
or slowed away in the seams Of their
clothes. A diamond dealers travelling
agent often has in the little box which
he carries suspended from his shoulder
by strap thirty thousand dollars worth
of jewels. Some of these jewel dealers
were murdered in silent places in the
past whea making their semi annual
business trips, but now they all go well
armed, and are more wary.-Once-a-
Week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

@. What is Alabastine?
A. Alabastine is a durable coating for walls
and ceilings.
Q. Is it the same as kalsomines!
A. 1t is entirely different from all other prep
arations on the market.
q. Wherein does it differ from these kalso-
mines on the market
a process of setting on the wall, and grows
harder with age
o. What are kalsomines made from
A. From Writings, chalks, clays or other inert
powders for a base, and are entirely dependent
upon glue to hold them on the wall.
Q. Why do kalsomines rub and scalei
A. Because the glue, being animal matter,
decays in a short time by exposure to air and
moisture, and the binding qualities of the
material are then gone.
@. Does the Alabastine contain any injurious
substancel
A. Alabastine has been most carefully tested,
and is recommended by leading sanitarians
throughout the country, on account of its
sanitary nature.
Q. What has the same investigation shown
regarding wall paper
A. Sanitarians condemn in strong terms the
use of wall paper for walls of living rooms on
account of the poison used in its manufacture.
Alabastine?
A. ANY kind of work, from plain tinting to
the most elaborate decorating can be done.
q. How can | learn to do this work and dec
crate my house:
A. BY writing the AIahastne Company Grand
Rapids, Mich, for book of instructions and
suggestions, and illustration of stencils; also
showing six sets of tinted wall designs. Sent
rec
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
]. D. wlLLcox.
ono or the oIdest settIers d

One of the oldest settlers in Penna.
J. d. Wilcox was bora sixty-seven
years ago ard has lived most Of his time
in olmsviIle, Tioga Co, Pa, where he
is a practical farmer and successful
country merchant lie is deservedly
popular, known for many miles around,
ana by strict integrity and honesty he
has attached to himself host of friends,
and has received from the Government
the Posmas,ership OF his village. lie
says; had been weighed down by poor
health for loag time aud gradually
grew worse until some four years ago the
crisis came At that time four Of our
best physicians could give me no
encouragement, and some of them
said would rot live year.
commenced to use DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, Kidney, Liver aud Bladder
Cure. Ny doctors said your remedy
might help me FOR time, but that
would not be here year hence. took
Swamp. Root for nearly twelve months
three times ay,aud when the rheuma-
tism set in on my shoulders aud arms
used your L. & o. Auointment rubbing
in thorou ghly over the affected parts, al
so across my chest, liver and back, warm
ing it in with hot Hat iron. Tho
rheumatism was so bad for a while that [
could not get either hand TO my face.
My health now is very good; in fact, |
think anu as well as most men at my
ase-sixty seven years. give your
Swamp. Root entire credit for saving my
life aud the good health now enjoy is
due to its use. have worked some on
the farm of late aud do most Of tho
chores myself.
This is not written for publication, but
if it will give Others confidence in your
great remedy, have no objections to
your using it as best you can. With
best regard | remain, j. ID. Wilcox.
This is but one OF the hundreds of let
tiers received daily by DR.. Kilmer 6 Co.,
and five thousand dollars will be given
TO any one who will prove any portion
of the above testimony untrue. swamp
Root is beyond question the greatest aus
covery of the age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
lDALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD
FD TIME SCHEDULE.
In Effect Sunday, November 18th, 1891.


In Effect Sunday, November 18th, 1891.
wEsTBoUND.
No. Vestibuled Limited daily, leaves New
York 1915 m; Philadelphia SIS, Baltimore
l10;20, Washington 1880, arrives at Martins
lburg l: 40 IN and Chicago 1855 N. Con-
meets at Hancock for Berkeley Springs and
at Cumberland for Pittsburgh.
No. Vestibued Express daily leaves New
York 1870 IN, Philadelphia 405, Baltimore
$50, Washington Sis; arri yes at Martinsburg
1887 m, and Chicago at $3.50 N.
No. Vestibuled Limited daily. leaves New
York 900 a N, Philadelphia ll:35, Baltimore
2:30 m Washington $3.50; arrives at Martins
burg at $40 p m; Cincinnati 7:45 a N and ST.
Louis 6;25 p m. Connects at Hancock for
Berkely Springs except Sunday.
No. Vestibued Express daily, leaves New
York 500 p NJ, Philadelphia 7:22, Baltimore
1890 Washington 1880; arrives at Martins
burg, 200 m, Cincinnati 5:l5 m, and ST.
Louis 7:l5 a N.
No. 9 Pittsburgh Express daily leaves New
York 1870 p m, Philadelphia 4;05, Baltimore
T;40 Washington S:4j; arrives 81 Martinsburg
1l:06 N and Pittsburgh at 620 IN.
No. Is Baltimore and Cumberland Accom-
mediation daily, leaves Baltimore at 400 a NJ
via Old Line, arrives at Martinsburg at 1926
m, and Cumberland 1l:15 m. Stops at all
stations anu CONNECTS at hancock t0f Berke-
ley Springs except Sunday.
No. Is. Baltimore and Piedmont Accom-
mediation daily, except Sunday, leaves Balti-
more via Old Line at $40 m, arrives at
Martinsburg at 1:24 p IN, and at Piedmont at
b:25 m. Stops at all stations and connects
at Hancock for Berkely Springs and at
Green Spring Run for Romney.
FAsrRorND
80 Eesllouleu LllIteT uaLiy' ies os6
Chlcs9o 80 u arrives az nSput Ii ~
M ash.hgtoh 4If0, baltihore - p ma
S pilla o.? anu ~" ON az 80 dl
Iand ii''''' VIVA b Il
,,-.,,.,, r-- ILL ,,o.o,
10. NeSIlouIed Express usIly, ieaves
lineage lu;lo III, arrives at da' tluS Ioi
WOO m aSnlngloh LED balt'ulot e. wv
80 'n4a 9'-0 auu y ma oAA WV ~
No. 10 Express daily, leaves Pittsburgh
w m arrives yes at Marh9snuT r., 2;g4 M
On ~, more Gao III PIMA
iI'IV anu New orK l'4o H.
No. Vestibuled Limited daily, leaves St
Louis 500 m, Cincinnati 7:20 m. Arrives
at Mgrtnsburg 1854 a m, Washington 2:lO,
baltimore 3lo PhIladelPhla 6;l3 ana New
ORR o'9- m Stops at 1Henanuoah jun
tion; connects at Harpers Ferry IoT LeAlhg'
ION ana az Intermediate stations az Meyefion
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

The value of terra Gotta for the con.
struction OF fIe-proof buildings was
strikingly shown by experiments recently
conducted on large scale in Lambeth,
London, England. A building the size
of a room of an ordinary house was con-
structed with brick walls and terra Gotta
roof or floor. The building was filled to
the ceiling with wood, tar barrels and
straw, a party assembled on the upper
floor or roof and the materials within
were fred. Although the interior of the
building was one mass of white heat, the
foor above was perfectly cool under foot
and apparently quite unaffected by the
intense heat.--New York Witness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
Loved His Mustacle More, Than Life

His mustache was magnificent; black
and stiff like well-trimmed horses tail,
its tips pointed on both. sides slightly
upward, a little to the back of the lobes
of his ears. He never passed a girl but
she would stand stuck with wonder,
gazing at this remarkable, specimen of a
mustache adjoining the upper lip of Alex.
ander Passer. And he was as proud Of
this adjournment of his masculine beauty
as peacock may be Of histail, Alexan-
der had been for years coachman in
the employ of the Bishop Of Grosswar-
1ein, IN Hungary. One day when he
was driving the clergyman across the
country handful of girls had stopped
by the side of the carriage and had
looked at the mustache with such won,
der and awe that Alexander was a little
out of his depth and nearly upset the
carriage with its holy freight into the
ditch. He got proper blowing up aud
left the bishop in disgust. He had some
difficulty in finding another situation,
and was finally compelled to bid adieu
to all his lady friends and tramp &c
other places. After time he found
employment with country gentleman.
lie had not been there long when his
master found out that the muStache of
Alexander was much in his way, so lie
told him he must cut off his mustache or
quit his place. The dilemma was be-
wildering. Lose the mustache and with
it all the admiration Of the gentler sex
the idea was enough to drive him mad
Leave his place and tramp the roads
again for ever so long-he shuddered at
the thought. Then he stood utterly
helpless, no one Ito speak to, no one to
advise or guide him. He paced his lit
tie room over. the horses stable the
whole night, and when the morning
came and he knew be would hayc either
to quit or to shave, in utter desperation
the poor fool seized a revolver and blew
out his bralns-probably the Eighties!
pant of his anatomy, and which could
therefore be spared most easily Chi
cage Heard. ~t .-.7-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

mixed train willrun between Hagerstown
and. Winchester, as follows: Leave Hagers-
own 500 m, arrive Martnsburg Freight
Stationl 7:25 m; leave Martinsburg PAS
ssnger Station) 500 m, arrive Winchester
$3.50 IN.
Additional train will leave Harrisburg
daily except Saturday and Sunday at 6:20 p
m, arriving at Carlisle at 7:10p m stopping
at all intermediate stations; on Saturdays
trains will leave Harrisburg at 500 m
arriving at Carlisle 6;10 m, stopping at al
tntermediate stations.
Memphis Express and New Orleans Express
run daily between Harrisburg and Hagers-
town and Morning Mail daily between Har-
risbprg and Chambersburg
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars between
Hagerstown and New York on Atlantic Ex-
press and Night Express east and on Memphis
Express and New Orleans Express west.
Pullman Sleeping Cars on Night Express
and New Orleans Express between Philadel-
phia and New Orleans.
Through Coaches to and from Philadelphia
on Morning Mail east and Hagerstown Ac-
commodation west.
g~Cpnections for all stations on Cum
beflsnd Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania
Railroad system.
J. F. BOYD, Superintendent.
VIM. GARD, Agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
Habits of the Moose.

]. c. Lockhart says that moose
generally lie with the tail windward,
trusting to their senses Of hearing and
smelling, which are remarkably acute, to
warn them of approaching danger from
that quarter, using their eyes to warn
them IRON danger to leeward- While
they are sleeping or chewing the cud,
their ears are in perpetual motion, one
forward, the other backward alternately.
Mr.. Lockbart also claims that the moose
has the remarkable habit of making a
short turn aud sleeping below the wind
of their fresh track, so that any one
falling thereon and following it up is
sure TO be heard orsmelled before he Gao
get within shooting distance. Boston
Cultivator.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
Onaht 70 be smaller


the great, gripping, old-fashloned
pill. There's too much unpleasant
ness for the money. Ought to be
better, too. They're big enough,
and make trouble enough, to do
more good.
That's Just what DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets do, more good.
Instead of weakening the system,
they renovate it; instead of up
setting, they cleanse and regulate
it mildly, gently, and naturally.
They're the original Little Liver Pills
the smallest but most effective,
purely vegetable, perfectly harmless,
and easiest to take. Only one
little Pellet for a gentle la1-..ive =
three for cathartic. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Constipa-
ton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks,
and all arrangements of the Liver,
Stomach and Bowels are promptly
relieved and permanently cured.
They're the cheapest pills you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned. You pay only for the good
you get. It's plan peculiar to DIR.
Piprce's medicines.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

In an old book, dated 1920, there is.
says the Peoples Companion, the fol-
lowing very curious love epistle. 1t
affords an admirable play upon words:
"Madame-Most worthy of admira-
ton. After long consideration and
much meditation on the great reputa-
ton you possess in the nation, | have a
strong inclination to become your rela-
ton. On your appreciation Of the dec
laration, shall make preparation to
remove my situation to q more con-
venient station, to profess my admira-
ton, and if such oblation is worthy of
observation and can obtain commisera-
ton it will be an accumulation be-
yond all calculation of the Joy and ex-
ultation of yours,
SANS DISSEMINATION"
The following is the still moro curl
Gus answer:
SIR perused your Grafton with
much deliberation at the great infatu-
alton of your imagination to such ven
Grafton on so slight foundation. But
after examination and much serious
contemplation l supposed your ANNA
ton was the fruit of recreation or had
sprung from ostentation to display
your education by an odd enumeration,
or rather multiplication, of words of the
same termination, though of great
variation in each respective signifca-
ton. Now, without disputation, your
laborious application in SO tedious an
occupation deserves commentator,
and, thinking imitation a sufficient
qualification, l am, without hesitation,
yours, MARY MODERATION"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
Great Cow.

A. L. Fox caps the climax on large
beef. Thursday he butchered COW
that weighed 1880. When dressed and
hung up in his shop it looked like two
ordinary cattle. 1t is undoubtedly the
largest beef ever brought to this county.
Bates County (Mo.) Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02
Professional sYmnathr.

Blunt-Do you know, doctor, that
The possibility OF my death causes me
q great deal Of anxiety.
Doctor-So it does me, for | know
"a have a hard time collecting my
bill from your heirs. -Yonkers Ga.
lette,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

Syrup"

William McKeekan, Druggist at
Bloomingdale, Mich. &C. have had
the Asthma badly ever since / came
out of the army and though l have
been in the drug business for fifteen
years, and have tried nearly every
thing on the market, nothing has
given me the slightest relief until a
few months ago, when used Boz
schee's ,Gsinan Syrup. am now
glad to acknowledge the great good
it has done me. lam greatly reliev-
ed during the day and at night go to
sleep without the least trouble. +" o
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

BY local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that .s by constitu.
tionai remedies. Deafness Is caused by an n
famed condition OF the mucous timing o. the
Eustachian Tube When this tube gets IN
famed you have rumbling sound O. smper-
feet hearing, and when Il IS entirely closed
deafness IS the result, and unless the milan
nation can b. taken out and this tube re-
stored 20 its normal condition hearing will ne
destroyed forever; nine cases cut Of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness caused BY catarrhl that we
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send foT circulars, free.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion and stomach dis
orders, use Browns ron Bitters The Best
Tonic, II rebuilds the system, cleans the Blucd
and strengthens the muscles. A splendid tonic
for weak and dehilitatcd persons
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

A successful swine breeder in Kansas
about once week puts quart of coal
oil and two pounds of sulphur into each
barrel of swill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

1t is estimated that there are to-day
~, 947 Jesuits. In the United States
there are 564 in Maryland, 403 in Mis-
souri,, and 1876 in New Orleans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

FoR impure or thin Flood, Weakness, Mala-
ria. Neuralgia, indigestion. and Biliuusness,
take / rown's Iron Bitiers it gives strength,
making old persons feel young and young per
sons strong, pleasant to take.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

ONE dose OF Beecham's Pills relieves sick
htacache in - minutes For sale by all drug
gists. Is cents box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-04-02

TESTED ny TINE. For Bronchial affections.
Coughs. etc, BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCaES
have iT,lresi their efficacy oy a test OF many
xtarS Prize. y cts