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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
As Others See the Wilson Bill.

We received on last Friday, too late
for insertion in the Herald, letter
from w. S Powell, formerly Of this
county, but now of Jamestown, Pa, Civ
ing some local news and inclosing
newspaper clippings, one of which re
lates to letter written the Ways and
Means Committee, by Andrew Car
negie, in which he is reported to have
stated that he could stand the propos-
ed reduction on steel rails; that if the
Democratic party wanted to throw
down the bars of competition with
England the brunt of the burden
would fall upon labor, and so far as
he was concerned, he could manufac-
ture steel rails without any protective
duty and in free competition with Eng.
land. but that he would pro luce the
rails with labor paid upon the British
basis.
Another of the clippings referred to
free coal and gave the opinion Of
Joseph Childburg, sales agent of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, as follows
"If this bill becomes law il will
completely drive the Union Pacific out
of the coast markets. and will make
an annual difference TO us Of between
$50, 900 aud 500. 600 tons. II this re-
duction would benefit the consumer it
would not be so bad. but It will not
affect him in any way, as it will go to
the producer and broker where reduc-
iious usually go in tariff questions.
Mr.. Powell writes that he sends the
clippings in the hope that the eyes of
some Democrats may be opened to
see the right, and that Republicans
may be spurred to increased activity
in the PRONUNCIATION of Republican
principles.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
: BUNKER HILL.

Wade Cunningham, of Middletown,
Va, spent Christmas at his home.
We noticed the smiling face of
Chas. Lockhart, of Martinsburg, in our
village Friday. Father time has dealt
lightly with him; he is the same Char
lie as of old
Harry Hinton, aged IS years, died
at his home near this place Sunday
morning, oftyphoid fever Interment
at Paynes Chapel Christmas day.
Will Cline and wife, of Waynesboro,
Pa, spent Christmas with his parents
Rev White, of the Presbyterian
Church. preached an interesting ser
mon Sunday morning.
Harry Lafevre and Frank Downey,
students at Romney, are spending the
holidays with the latter's father.
Will S. Laise and wife have been
tussling with the grip.
Christmas services were held at
Rest Saturday night, at Darkesville
Tuesday and Thursday night, at Bun
ker Hill Christmas.
We are glad to note that Rev. Price
is able to so about again.
James Rogers spent Christmas al
his home in Gainsboro, Va.
A. c. Clendenning, of Winchester,
and Jno. Henson and wife, of Mar
tinsburg, spent Christmas with rela-
tives.
The ragamuffins OF our burg turned
out in full force Christmas.
Upon the sick list we notice Frank
Foreman, David Pultz, and Mrs Ella
Henson and son, Harry.
A small child of Charles Hamilton
fell from the wood pile Christmas and
severely fractured its arm.
Christmas passed off very quietly
in our burg; no accidents from fire
crackers occurring.
A happy and prosperous New Year
to the full force of the Herald.
Right, Mr. Editor, if we get too
lengthy in our items call us down.
We don't object but occasionally you
must excuse us as sometimes gentle
hint saves some of our young people
from going astray - Your suggestions
last week were quite pertinent Ed ]
PETE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
Economy Condemned



Mr.. George c. P. Stevens was solid
" endorsed by the workers of the
party, was recommended by Senator
Faulkner and appointed by Collector
iiilkeson as a store-keeper at the Han
mis- distillery and i'll September was
assigned to the position of night store
keeper A week or two ago his as
Segment was revoked by Commits
siouer Miller with economy assigned
as the reason. Mr.. Miller is great
economizer after he is comfortably en-.
trenched in a good fat office himself
and seems 10 care little what becomes
Of those who have borne the toll and
heat of the campaigns. Mr.. Stephens
has been treated outrageously, Nc
man in Berkeley County or in West
Virginia has done more or better
work for the party than he and We
hope that those III authority will give
up this foolish idea OF economy where
the government has SO much at stake
and that Mr. Stephens may be speed
ily reassigned.
Bro, Boyer has forgotten the many
pleas for economy which embellished
the columns Of the Statesman during
the late campaign, or, perchance, he
wishes to read the riot act to Com.
missioner Miller. Surely so promi-
nent Democrat aud one who stands
SO near Mr.. Cleveland should be above
suspicion. The Statesman will, how
ever, accept our congratulations on its
independence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
Fighting the Wilson Ab0mination.

Mr.. John N. Mart n, agent Of the B.
s O. Railroad Company, at Bruins
wick, was in this city the latter part OF
last week distributing blanks and
soliciting signatures to petitions adj
dressed to theSenate andIIouse of Ref
resentatives, praying that the pres
mt duty OIL coal be retained. Some
surprise was manifested at his action
by reason of the fact that Mr.. Martin
is q Democrat, one who has always
been an active worker for the party OF
his choice. Not having had the pleas
ure of meeting him we can only say
that from the reputation he bears
among his fellow-men, we have no
reason to doubt Mr. Martin honesty
and integrity. On the other hand,
Free Trade Democrats are charging
that he is simply obeying orders
which emanate from the president OF
the Railroad Company-doing the
bidding of those who employ him;
that he is not opposed to the destruction
of the industry which furnishes 6S per
cent of the freight traffic Of the road,
but is at heart i'll ia, or of the measure
which, like the pestilence that walk
eth by night, has spread thick pail
of gloom and suffering over our fair
land. To say the least, the charge is
uncharitable and does Mr.. Martin
great injustice. He expressed him
selfto number of persons in language
unmistakable and was understood by
each and all with whom he conversed
to be honestly and sincerely fighting
that which threatens 10 take work
from the employees of the Company.
He knows Of the suffering of the peo-
pie here who can make but eight to
ten dollars a month, and does not
wish to see fully one-half of the men
on the road in a like condition, which
must be or worse whenever the mar
ket to which coal is now carried is
supplied with coal from abroad. The
loss of two-thirds of the freight means
one oftwo things to the Company
bankruptcy or discharge of at least
one-half Of its employees.
! Suppose Mr.. Martin is doing as
Democrats charge-obeying orders,
can Mr. Mayer, President of the Com
pany. be blamed for using every
means in his power to avert Disaster
Would he not be unfaithful to the great
trust reposed in him were he to dc
less With one-hfth of the railroads
of the country bankrupt, is it not his
duty to save the road from ruin
Think Of it, 1888 miles of road,
valued at 81 OH, 2S4 900, have gone
into the hands of receivers this year
Destroy two-thirds of the freight traffic
of the b. & O. and it will so as sure
~ as the sun rises.
Does it not then behoove every man
to fight the common enemy? Were
an alien army to land upon our shores
politics would be forgotten and every
man would buckle on his sword OF
shoulder his musket to repel the in
vader. Confronted as we are with q
calamity more dire than the allied
hosts of Europe, is it not the duty o
all who call themselves men to fly to
the breach and strive to stay the tor
rent of disaster ere it is too late
All honor to the brave men, who
though, Democrats, are willing to lay
aside party and party prejudice and
pride and save their country from the
horrors which must follow the enact
ment into law of the Wilson abomina
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
Christmas, 1898, at Greensbure

Christmas, 1873 8. at Greensburg.
We reached the church at o'clock
and looking in beheld room liter
ally packed. The faces (most Of which
were youthful, happy. and expectant)
were turned toward the decorations
around the pulpit. A Christmas tree
stood on each side, poisoning here
and there, relieving the great dark
mass of green foliage, that in the
subdued light of the modest lamps was
almost black. This mass OF green (as
was intende1 formed pleasing back
ground for the immense illuminated
star in front, reaching almost to the
ceiling, wrapped with blue and be-
spangled with golden stars, between
which lighted tapers of many colors
were placed at regular intervals form
ing a most beautiful sight. Mrs.
E. Vanmetre presided at the organ.
Surrounded by a bevy of lovely girls
looking self-possessed and very much
at home stood Prof. Gold Miller lead
ing the choir, which opened with
| ''Star of Bethlehem" Prayer follow
ed, by Rev. S. Busey, and the reading
of appropriate scriptural text. Follow
ing was lengthy programme varied
and interesting The most attractive
parts-by the smallest children-wt
Goldie Mowray's Christmas Coat
ing" Susie Welshance's solo, Twin
kle Little Star HAZEL Miller S
Santa Claus" and E. Vanmetre's
four year old daughters recitation,
1.-The babe that was born on Christmas
day long ago. Those of medium
size-"The Pilgrim by seven boys;
Ola" by seven little girls, and
"Bethlehein's Star by Homer
Tabler. largest size-"Wise men
of Egypt. was gracefully rendered
by Miss Viola Price; "Star of the
Christmas Tree" by Lille Tabler;
Star of Bethlehem, "by Ernest Tabler
The music, was frst-class and the
entertainment wound up with a most
generous treat of candy and oranges
and distribution of a goodly number
of presents two of which went to Prof
c. Miller.
Greensburg Sunday School has had
kind and devoted superintendent in
the person of Mr.. Harrison Tabler,
and a goodly number of intelligent
and efficient teachers, consequently
it could not help being what it is-a
growing success, and we wish but
one added gilt for it, more unity o.
purpose, more forbearance, and more
general help when any great work is
to be done; that the labor be shared
by all equally and not left to fall upor
the shoulders of few LOT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
After Thirty Years.

According to announcement in the
Herald reunion of Friendship SUN
day School, near Vanclevesville, was
held on Saturday evening last. 1t was
memorable occasion. OF the origi-
nal members of the school twenty-s six
were present, including the first Sec
rotary, Mr.. George w Seibert, and
Mr.. James NJ. Vanmeter, the man who
organized the school, and who for
eighteen years served as its superin-
tendent
We are safe in saying that last Sat
urday night was the happiest night
Mr.. Vanmeter ever spent His life's
work was before him. Members of the
school thirty years ago little children,
blooming lasses or lads, or young men
and women, now grown gray, par
ents and grand parents were present
owing much to the man who, during
the times who tried men souls, built
monument more enduring then gran
lite, did work that will last through
eternity.
There was present Minerva Morrow
now Hugeol, who carried a Testament
won as prize thirty years ago. Mr.
Seibert delivered an address and Mr.
Vanmeter-he did not do anything
except to get the children into the
church, and make everybody happy
whether he talked, shouted, or sang
Two beautiful pine trees, the exact
counterpart of each each other, one to
represent the school of 1868, the other
the school of 1895. were tasteiully dec
GRATED, and 2I6 pounds of candy was
given to members and friends of the
school,
Rev. Busey and others delivered ad-
dresses; an interesting programme
was rendered by the school closing
with an original poem delivered by
Master Joseph II. Wilson. o-year old
boy, in the employ of Mr.. Nanmeter
We give the poem entire:
THE FRIENDSHIP BANNER.
The Friendship Banner-Long may it
wave,
Over the land of the free and the home
of the brave
Don't fold the old banner, for it is not
weary;
Round its old staff we stand and feel
quite CHEEKY.
Fold it not, for it is not best
There are many old heroes TO save it,
And plenty of brave little hands to
wave il,
Over the heads Of those who gave il.
So fold it not. for it is not best.
Fold not that old banner, for it is not
tattered;
Its staff is not broken, neither is it shat
tered.
Though the valiant host are scattered,
Over whom it once fioated high
II would be hard for US to fold it,
Hard If there were none TO hold it,
Hard for those who once unrolled it,
II, with a sigh, We now should fold it,
Don't fold the old banner.
God has protected it through all our
fears.
And helped us to carry it for thirty
years
Now, this night We renew our allegiance
true,
And hold up to view, the banner so blue
And say it shall forever wave
Over our heads or over our grave.
Don't fold the old banner,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
OAKTON.

Christmas passed very quietly.
Mr.. and Mrs Martin Hess, of Four
Locks, Md, were visiting Mrs. Susan
Candy last week.
William n. Holland and Vivian S.
Hall spent Christmas with friends at
Four Locks.
Misses Ida B. and Edna Shriver
were visiting friends near Hedges
vile last week.
Many have the grip at present
William Jordan's family have been
pretty low for sometime. Mrs. Susan
Candy is also very i'll.
H. c. Keesecker is home for the
holidays.
Rev Henry K Shrimp preached an
able sermon at Providence Church on
last Sabbath evening.
Morgan B. Bowers has moved into
his new storeroom.
\ wedding reported for this week!
We have not the particulars yet.
Geo. P. Keesecker and wife, of Ridg-
way, are visiting friends and relatives
in this section.
Robert Kennedy was in your city
last week.
Mrs. Jacob Keesecker is visiting
his son, Adrian Keesecker at North
Mountain
Mrs. Elizabeth Albright and Miss
Emma Albright were visiting in Mary
land last week.
Rev, c. NJ. Yost preached very fine
sermon at Hedges Chapel on last Sun
day afternoon
P. T. Keesecker, OF Johnsontown.
was in our midst on last Saturday.
George Kerrs has returned to VIM
chester.
NJ. L. Harper was in your city Sat
urday.
A. T. Harper is still laid up with
the grip.
Mrs Barbara Harper, of Johnson
town, was in our midst last week.
Some of our young men went to
your city last week, and. having got
too much on, they set fire to some fod-
der and tore down some fence along
the road. We hope this will be the
last time these young men will be
guilty of such actions. They should
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

The Delineator for January COM
mences a new volume and is called the
winter holiday number. 1t is an I'M
usually attractive issue, the fashions
being appropriate to the seasons, and
the reading matter varied and inter-
esting. The distinct holiday flavor is
contributed by helpful article enti-
tied, What the Shops Show, and
another reviewing the books issued
for the holiday season. Household
Renovation deals with the cleansing
of various articles and gives valuable
information about cleansing fluids,
Child Life treats of Training Boy for
Business, and Physical Culture con-
tinues t h e instruction given last
month on the Physical Expression OF
the Emotions. Small economies is a
particularly seasonable and valuable
article at this time and one that will
be OF service TO every housekeeper;
and much may be gained from the
second paper on Things That Should
be Left Unsaid. An illustrated arti-
Gle on House and Street Gowns is OF
general interest to ladies, and another
appropriate to the times is Fur Sets
and Trimmings The Tea Table Talk
for the month is full of information
and an unusually attractive assert
ment of designs is given in Tatting,
Knitting, Crocheting, Lace Making,
etc. The subscription to the Delinea.
tor is only one dollar a year. Single
copies, fifteen cents. Address or
ders to The Butterick Publishing Co
Limited, 40 East Fourteenth street
New York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
An Old Friend.

In series of interviews with men,
bers of the last Congress, 81 ont of 43
remarked that they were readers of
The Youths Companion. For def
mite and trustworthy information on
the questions of the day it is really
unique, while the high character ofits
stories, the wide fields covered by its
special articles. and its contributions
from the most famous writer's in Eu-
rope and America, are well known.
/ Its programme for next year seems
/ brighter than ever. Some of the i'm
portant stories are: The Deserter, ;"
! by Harald Frederic; Tale of the Great
Mutiny in India. by Sara Jennette
I Duncan; several Romances of the Sea,
by w. Clark Russell; Tales OF the War
and of the frontier in Early Days.
Henry NJ. Stanley contributes two
thrilling narratives from DarkeStAfri-
ca and Archibald Forbes writes of his
CLOSEST Call" Naval Battles are
described by Admirals, and Military
Life by Generals Then there are ar
ticles on Choosing an Occupation,
Boys Who Should Not Go to College,
Physical Training, rec-eations Of all
kinds, and many other practical sub
jects.
Another pleasant feature is the
charming picture of young lady OF
colonial times. Sweet Charity" re-
produced in colors from painting by
Ferris. which is presented to all sub
scribers who send their SI7s for a
new subscription or a renewal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
The Sunday Schools.

IT, NS$sss<.e~y - =. - =
Nearly, if not all, the Sunday
Schools in this city celebrated Christi
mas with appropriate exercises. We
fully expected superintendent or pas
tors to report their doings but they
almost all failed, Rev. Trump, of the
Lutheran Church, and Mr.. Lee NJ.
Bender, Superintendent of the First
NJ E. Church Sunday School being
the only ones who favored us in that
respect, although we requested others
to do SO. 1t would have given us
great pleasure to have attended all OF
the services and we would gladly
have done so had it been in our power.
However, we give what we have been
able to gather and trust those i'll au-
thority to do better in the future.
By way of preface, it may be in or
der to remark that all of the churches
were handsomely decorated with ever
greens and other emblems appropriate
to the time and the event celebrated
Music, Rotations, and addresses were
Of a high order of excellence, and
the most perfect decorum Prevailed,
though the churches were filled to
overlooking.
AT the First Me Church the usual
order was reversed and the school, or
Tuesday evening, presented offerings
to the value of about $40, consisting
of clothing and other articles of use to
ministers and their families on the
Western frontier. There was never &
more enjoyable occasion and all unite
in praise of the idea and excellent pro
gramme presented by Superintendent
| Bender.
At the Lutheran Church, on Christ
mas evening, the decorations wera
elaborate, and the exercises delightful
Confectionery to the amount of 45t
pounds was distributed to members o
the school, and an offering lifted fo
the relief fund of the poor in oul
midst
The First Baptist Church Sunda,
School had a royalty good time Tues
day evening, with a Christmas ire
loaded down with presents, addresse
by Mr.. Rhodes Hundley and others
and soul stirring music.
Trinity NJ F. Church, South, re
ports feast of reason and flow of soul
treat for the little folks, and musi
such as could only be provided by
Mr.. Frank Barr, Superintendent. Thu
attendance was unusually large.
Trinity Episcopal Sunday Schoo
took time by the forelock, capturing
Santa Claus on Saturday night, anC
corralling a lot of Brownies who hav,
returned from their trip around th'
world. Indeed it is limited that the,
iell in love with Santa when they Wis
tied the North Pole last summer ant
gladly joined him in his work of love
Be that true or not they made man,
children happy on this joyous coca
sion.
Across the way, at the Reforme,
Church, there was something goinl
on. We saw great baskets of orange
candies, and other things being cal
ried in but Bro. Hoff helms does no
want the Herald to find out what wa
done or we might write it up and spoi
the account he will publish in til
Church Visitor. Don't fear but tina
we will get even with him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

Grover Cleveland. President of the
United States, contributed $500 (teu
$50 bills to Fitzhugh Lee to aid him in
his campaign for Senator from Nir.
ginia, and "Saddest word of tongue
or pen, the money was used by
Thomas S. Martin, as charged by Lee,
to purchase votes in the Legislature
for himself for Senator.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

Our suggestion last week that every
one injuriously affected by the Wilson
bill should send in protest to his Rep
resentative was one of thousands in Re
publican newspapers and the effect OF
these protests is already apparent.
From every quarter the people are
making themselves heard in such a
tone as to cause a large number OF
Democratic members to revolt. Let
the good work go on. Pulverize Free
Trade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

remember that strong drink is raging
and whosoever is deceived thereby is
not wise.
Prayernleeting at Prov ideneeChurcll
every Wednesday night at 7 o'clock.
Bert L. Stearns, of Postum Hollow,
was visiting at A. I. Harper's on Sun.
day last.
Arrnstead Wilson's family are spend
ing the holidays at Jones Spring.
WILD RANGER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

1t is not often that love affairs affect
great political matters in this country,
but it is said that owing to the mar
rage OF Senator Faulkner no imnedi-
ate action will be taken in the Senate
on the bills to admit Utah, Arizona
and New Mexico.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

And now it is said the suit Of Miss
Madeline V. Pollard against Congress.
man w. p. c. Breckenridge, OF Ken
lucky. for damages for betrayal has
been compromised. The suit has not
been withdrawn, so the report goes,
but no further steps will be taken to
bring it to trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

On last Saturday the Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad witt
all OF its collateral lines amounting tc
over 5000 miles, representing S525,-
600, 900 went into the hands of receiv
ers. This was the greatest Of al
American railroad systems and had
been managed with the greatest care,
but the prevailing depression of bust
ness and the prospect of greater de
preston in the future caused the
failure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

Those Democrats who claim that
wages are higher in England than
the United States would do we'll to
inquire of Carroll d. Wright, Com
missioner of Labor, Washington, d.
c. By so doing they can disabuse
their minds of fallacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

The Wheeling Register has finally
reached that stage in its discussion OF
the Free Trade problem that it can
exclaim with others of our esteemed
contemporaries, 1.-The people are not
fools. I"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30
Prevention Is Better

Than cure, and those who are subject
to rheumatism can prevent attacks by
keeping the blood pure and free from
the acid which causes the disease.
You can rely upon Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla as remedy for rheumatism and
catarrh, also for everyform of scrofula,
salt rheum, boils and other diseases
caused by impure blood. 1t tones and
vitalizes the whole system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

Chauncey Depew has returned from
a four weeks tour through England
France, and Italy. He had an audi
ence with the Pope, whom he describes
as very pleasant, sprightly man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-12-30

A committee of the Senate conf
posed of Senators Sherman, Frye, Nor
gan, Gray, and Butler are investi-
eating President Cleveland, Secretary
Gresham, and their sweetheart, Lii.