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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
Personal and Literary.

The leader of the April Forum will
be candid, and impartial, though
frank and sharp, review of the first
year Of Mr. Cleveland Administration
and of Democratic control Of the gov
eminent. The writer is anonymous,
but is so plainspoken that the article
will doubtless provoke widespread dis
cussion and comment
The March Ladies Home Journa, is
still better than any preceding mum
ber Rose Hawthorne Lathrop charm
ingly tells of the literary methods Of
her father, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and
the illustrations that accompany the
sketch bring the reader into closer
concord with the author of the strange
stories that have fascinated the liter
airy world.
All those who are interested in
higher education will find in the April
Forum the first OF the series ofarticles
by President G. Stanley Brown, on
Real University Work in America. :"
These articles will doubtless attract
the same general interest and atten-
ton as DR.. Rice's previous series on
the Public Schools; for President Hall
speaks in very frank and almost
radical manner of present educational
tendencies.
One of the most learned barristers
of Bombay, India, Mr. Virchard Gaudhi
contributes to the April Forum an ar
ticle entitled why Christian Mis-
sioEs Have Failed in India" which
treats the whole matter of missions in
India in new light and from a Hin
doc standpoint.
DR. Geo +. Shrady has wonderfully
interesting article in the April Forum
Oh American Achievements in Sur
gerry in which he shows that to
American surgeons, more than those
of any other nationality. is due
the credit of the great and almost mar
vellous advancement in this modern
Theodore Roosevelt will have an ar
licle with true American ring to it
in the April Forum under the title
What Arnericanisrn Means" and in
the same number Col. Aldace f.
Walker will discuss the question HAS
The Interstate Commerce Law been
Beneficial
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24


The whisky people are L boring
assiduously to secure still greater
increase of The tax on ardent spirits.
1t may seem strange, but it is fact
that they first got in their work on
the free list of the Wilson bill. in or
der that there might be large deficit,
and then nothing would be more nat
ural than to increase the tax on the
product OF the still to fill the vacuum.
Referring to the matter. the Wash
ington Post says: 1T Is certainly a
very ingenious scheme. and thus far
has met with astonishing success.
They have become so confident, in
fact, that ruinor leaked out last
week that a tax Of $3.50 per gallon
was contemplated. This would mean
a cool profit Of So, 900, 900 to the trust.
and was SO extraordinary as to set OBJ
serving minds to thinking
1t is now painfully evident that
much of the hue and cry which We
have had about Free Trade has been
inspired by this most villainous of all
combines. We have known for years
that the ranting and raving of the De-
mocracy about and against trusts was
pure, unadulterated hypocrisy the
baldest demagogy, INDUCED in for the
sole and only purpose of hoodwinking
the people and gaining votes. The
trusts have been cared for while the
strong arm of labor has been paralyz-
ed. Mill, mine. and mandatory
have been done to death. Millions of
honest toilers have been forced to join
the Army of the Unemployed, the
husbandman has had no market for
his products, and Want has stalked
abroad in order that the great trusts
might add millions to their ill-gotten
gains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
The Fort Sumpter Spirit Awake.

New York Press (Rep.).
When the Southern Democracy
threw shot and shell at the loyal gar
rison in Charleston harbor they not
only demolished the walls of Sumter
but also demolished the Northern De
mocracy. Multitudes of NorthernD DEM
ocrats abandoned their party and shot
and voted with the Republicans. And
the Wilson bill assault on Northern
industries and national prosperity is
having a similar effect. Democrats
are Hooking into the ranks of the par
ty that stands forAmerican protection,
American wages, and American pros
perity, and are voting with that par
ty at every opportunity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
II. N. DEATRICK.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
The .Stofe of West V;r1;nio.

AT rules held in the Clerk office of the
Circuit Court of Berkeley County, the
9th day of March, 1894,
The Peoples National Bank of Martins
burg and James +. Thompson, plain
tiffs,
George S. Jennings, j. w Jennings.
Stuart w. Walker, trustee, and ]. Ii.
Jones, and T. B. South, partners, do
ing business in the name and style of
South & Co.. defendants,
In chancery.
The object of the above suit is to at
tach money and other effects of the said
J. w. Jennings in the State of West Vir-
ginia and apply them to the payment of
a negotiable promissory note for $3.50. 90
made by George s. Jennings and endors-
ed successfully by j. w. Jennings and
held by said bank, and it appearing on
affidavit filed in this suit, that the said de-
PENDANTS George S. Jennings, J. w. Jen-
nings, J. Fl. Jones, and T. B. South are
residents of this State, they are here
by required to appear at the said Clerk s
office, within one month from the 10th
day of March, 1894 1.-THE date of the first
publication hereof, and do what is nee
essary to protect their interests in this
matter. w. B. COLSTON, Clerk.
M. I. 1NGLEs,
Attorney for Plaintiff. At
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Ben Earnshaw. of Wetzel County
who gained nnenviable notoriety in
connection with the ballot scratching
OF the post-election campaign of John
o. Pendleton against G. w. Atkinson,
has at last gotten his deserts. His
latest rascality was forging and at
tempting to utter county orders, for
which he has been found guilty and
will serve a term at Moundsville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
Limestone.
Bottom of we'll, 3,oI3 feet.


The first we'll was drilled i'll the vi
cinity Of Sistersville about three years
ago and was at first thought to be no
good because of the great amount of
salt water found. An attempt was
made to exhaust the salt water and f.
nally oil began to show. Pumping
was continued, the flow of oil increas-
ed, and that we'll is now making $50
barrels a day. Millions of money
have been spent. At least thou
sand wells have been drilled, each
costing not less than $500
Natural gas in unlimited quantities
is going to waste and Sistersville has
grown from a hamlet of 600 or 500 to
a thriving town of $1,000 1t possess
es all the features of the genuine oil
town, has speakeasies and gambling
hells galore and is regarded by oil
men as the center of the universe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
SNAP SHOTS.

Business is slightly increasing on
the B. & O. Railroad in the way of
traffic. More engines and cars are
coming into use If the future has
any appearance of frightening up, how
important it would be to get the dis
abled engines in readiness. which
could be done at a small expenditure
of money, and thereby stimulate, not
only the road but the idle mechanics
who are ever willing to exhibit their
skill, and ready to render efficient
service.
And now, Mr.. Editor, we have come
for the first time to offer an apology.
Either the typos or ourself inadvert
emily used the word political" in
stead of tpoetical'' in commencing
Lots" poetry on March. In justice
to the amiable and able correspondent
please make the correction. How hard
it is to be infallible. and how apt we
are to be indiscreet.
A very unfortunate and fatal acct
dent occurred on Saturday last, which
resulted in the death of Peter Comp
ton, brakeman on the B. & O. From
what we could learn of the accident it
appeared he was in the act OF detach-
ing one portion of the train from the
other when the two parts became sep
arated suddenly. causing him to fall
between the tracks with both legs ex-
tended over one of the rails, and be-
fore he could recover one of the cars
passed over him, crushing both legs
below the knees. He was taken to
the company hotel where Drs Myers
and Baker rendered medical aid, and
friends gathered around willing to
give comfort and consolation, but in
about three hours after the occurrence
death ended his sufferings He was
citizen Of Brunswick, and has family
living there, who no doubt will keen
ly feel the loss of husband and faith
er. Deceased was an old employee and
was S. years of age. His remains
were put in charge of Undertaken, w.
H. Wien, who prepared them for in
terment at Great Cacapon
The new building on Swartz street,
intended for a laundry, will soon be
completed and ready for service.
The old and extremely narrow side
walk in front of Capt d. W. Shaffer's
store has been removed and a good,
wide, substantial one put in its place.
The improvement was badly needed,
and adds considerable to the appear
ance to the property We hope it may
encourage others to follow the exam
pie.
Ruinors are rife again about the
changing of the divisions on the B. &
o. Report has the first division ter
minus at Cherry Run, the second at
Terra Alta, and the third at Wheeling,
thus dropping one division, but we
would suggest the propriety of max
ing the terminus of the first at Mar
tinsburg as it would insure success,
aud be less expensive, as we'll as more
advantageous and profitable to all con-
cerned. DETECTIVE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

+
That portion d this State lying g.
tween the Allegheny Mountains and
the Ohio River now constitutes the
greatest oil producing region Of this
country.
As is well known, the oil break ex-
tending from the mouth of French
Greek. in Peasants County, in a
southerly direction through Ritch-
lie and Writ counties, was one of
the first sections developed. Rock
oil was for many years found at the
California House, on Hughes River,
and at Burning Springs, in Writ Coun-
ty, there was considerable develop
ment prior to the civil war. When
the war closed work was resumed and
the entire region indicated above was
opened up. An immense quantity ofoil
was produced and great fortunes were
made, in many cases to be again
squandered in wildcat ventures.
AT that time operations were con-
fined almost exclusively to the
break, "a strip about two miles wide,
which, in convulsion of nature. had
been Lifted up about 1000 feet,
bringing the oil-bearing sand very
near the surface. These shallow wells
were soon in great measure exhaust
ed and the production of the poor
man light" was transferred to Penn
sylvania.
Again, production fell off and pros
pecting in West Virginia was resum-
ed. Oil was found in considerable
quantities at Mount Morris, at Man
nington, in Doddridge and Harrison
counties, and at Sistersville, in Tyler
County. While all of the sections
named are producing considerable
quantities, Sistersville is far in the
lead, supplying about 20, 900 barrels
900, 900 gallons-per day. The field,
50 far as developed covers an area of
about so square miles and the limit is
not reached, as new wells are coming
in, in all directions, every day.
The diagram given below. is from a
well drilled in Harrison County. At
Sistersville the Pittsburg coal is found
at depth of about 100 feet, and the
big Injun sand at about 800 feet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The bill to "coin vacuum" is in
the hands of the President Great pres
sure is being brought to bear by poll
ticians to induce him to sign it, while
many bankers and brokers-that por-
ton favorable to gold-demand veto.
Let us patiently wait and see him
swallow himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The Lead Trust got in its work on
the Wilson bill in the House. Then
the Sugar Trust worked the three
bri2adiers ofthe Senate Finance Com
miltee, and now it is known that the
Whisky Trust has not been idle
What pity there is not a Farmers
Trust, Mechanics Trust, a Laborers
Trust, a Wool-G1owers Trust, and a
Manufacturers Trust. 10
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The man who knows his own poll
tics to-day is a remarkable man. He
may know what party he is training
with, but it is dollars to doughnuts
that he does MT know what he is
training for His name is Democrat,
or Republican, or Populist, and after
that he scatters.-Wetzel Democrat.
Measuring others with a Democrat
ic tape line, Ell? Just ask a Republi-
can to explain the faith that is in him
and "dollars to doughnuts" he can
do so. No wonder Democrats are
puzzled to know where they are at. !"
For a third of a century they theoriz-
ed on both sides of all questions in
order to gain power, and when their
object was obtained-when a condi-
ton confronted them-they collapsed.
Playing demagogue and aw-making
are not kindred professions. Delegat-
ed to transact business for tie Ma
ton it is clearly evident that the mod
ern Democratic statesman is but
slightly removed from political I'M
becility. He acts as if he fears he
will be damned if he does, and knows
he will be damned if he don't. No
wonder our friend is fuddled
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
Carrying Out Democratic Pledges.
indianapolis Journal (Rep.).

indianapolis Journal (Rep.).
The Chicago platform declares that
I'VE heartily approve all legitimate Ell
forts TO protect the United States from
being used as the dumping ground for
the professional paupers of Europe, :"
yet the Wilson bill proposes to make
it the dumping ground for the pro-
ducts of the pauper labor of Europe.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Premier Rosebery ma e speech i'll
Edinburg Saturday in which he came
out boldly and clearly for home rule
in Ireland. which settles all doubts in
the minds of Irishmen as to his posi-
ton on the subject.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The following comes voluntarily from highly
esteemed clergyman of the NJ. Z. church. pastor
of the Church Creek circuit in Dorchester
County. Maryland:
&C. /. Hood Co., Lowell. Mass:
i feel it duty to the public to send this GER
tificate. saw in Philadelphia paper a letter
from man who had suffered from
Muscular Rheumatism
and had been restored by the use of Hoods Sar-
saparila. / had the grip in the winter OF ~
and 's2 so severely that it deprived me of the
use of my arms so THAT my wife had to dress and
undress me. and when away from home i had
to sleep in my clothes. tried FIVE doctors and
not one accomplished anything. Then / saw
the letter alluded to and determined to try
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Through the courtesy OF Mr.. J.A.D.
Turner, we are in receipt of copy of
volume I, number 1, of the Washing
ton Tines, the latest venture in the
graveyard of newspapers. The
new candidate for public favor is of
and by printers, is Endorsed by the
trade, labor, and reform organizations
of the District, receives the full re-
ports of the Associated Press, and
that it is ably edited goes without say
ing. There is no reason why the
Times should not succeed provided it
is as well supplied with 1ucre as
brains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

New Jersey Democrats are instruct
ing" their Senators how to vote on
the tariff question. No doubt they
are able TO give them pointers on race
track gambling and rump State SEN
nta
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24


spring business
public
adequately
popular practical
adaay needs should
complete
perfect and all
the quality of
considered
quality confident
will of the
light utility
We special the good quality
kind
ambition be
thoroughly
prevailing modes adding
confident
disposal
Dollars with
by exceedingly
dollars
ow the lowead little lower respectfully
We shall
nothing will
looking goods will
in this
pleasure for for show goods
Respectfully,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

1t is said that Miss Madeline Pol
lard, who is just now attracting so
much attention, is cousin of the late
L. \. Pollard, the author of the Lost
Cause
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The usual Prohibition party (alias,
Democratic aid society plank was in
troduced at the recent session of the
Baltimore Conference, NJ. E. Church,
but was promptly eliminated. If GER
tain ministers would learn to practice
temperance in all things, their efforts
would not so often come to naugkt
There is no reason in the world why
ministers should not have political
opinions, but there is every reason
why they should not be hypocrites.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Those persons who imagine they
have downed Arthur Pue German will
discover their error one of these fine
mornings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Millionaire John S. Coxey, of Mas
sillon, Ohio, proposes, with an army
of 100, 900 men, the Army of Peace, to
invade Washington about May I,
when he will hold a grand meeting on
the steps of the Capitol, to demand in
the name of the sovereign people the
passage Of the good roads bill and eX-
tension of the right 10 municipalities
to issue non-interest bearing bonds
and receive notes thereon. No man
will be allowed to carry firearms of
any kind but will be permitted to
carry white flag with the inscrip-
ton: peace, on earth; good will to
man; but death to interest on bonds.
The farmers of Maryland and Penn
sylvania will be expected to furnish.
supplies and schedule has been pre-
pared that they may have warning
when the horde is to swoop down
upon them. Martinsburg may we'll
smile and congratulate herself that
she is twenty miles south of Hagers-
town, one of the stations on the route
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
They Are at. Where?

Atlanta Constitution (Dem.).
Well may the Democratic voters be-
gin to rub their eyes and ask them
selves where they are att
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The Supreme Court of New Jersey
has abolished the Democratic Rump
Senate of that State, which is another
victory for good government.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The indications are that that secret
marriage which Mr.. Breckenridge
worked on Miss Pollard was an"April
fool +"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Senator Faulkner proposes to
push" the campaign for the Democ-
racy. 1t is very evident that some
heavy work will have to be done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

1t is quite evident that the editor Of
the world pronounces niger, negro.
Or does he make negro, "nigger9"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Our Free Trade friends should not
bank on the report that the Senatori-
al decemvirate has disbanded.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The mild winter was severe on the
Florida hotels.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

The tariff debate will begin in the
Senate April ?.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
Don't Delay.

1t is your duty to yourself to get rid
of the foul accumulation in your
blood this spring Hood Sarsaparil-
la is just the medicine you need to
purify, vitalize and enrich your blood
That tired feeling which affects nearly
every one in the spring is driven off
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great
spring medicine and blood purifier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Washington newspapers are in
great demand these days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

And now they say Mrs. Breckin-
ridge will sue for divorce.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

This State is represented in Con-
gress by two Democratic Senators and
four Democratic Representatives. In
the First and Fourth Districts the
manufacture of Wheeling stogies"
IS an important industry, These cheap
cigars, retailing at cent apiece, are
shipped to the four corners of the
earth. AS special favor (?) the Will
son bill attempted to levy tax Of
$500 thousand on them and may
yet succeed in doing so, which will kill
the industry, yet Senator Faulkner
says West Virginia will be represented
in thu next House by four Democrats.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
As Wise as MIR. Weller.

Chicago Record (ind.).
The Tammany leaders are wisely en-
acting an abb about 1000 miles from
home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Our dear friend, the editor of the
Worlds rara aqis. He kindly informs
the Herald that Senator Faulkner, in
the campaign of 1892, spoke inst 1903
hours upon the Tariff and but ~ or IA
hours on the force" bill and he
knows, because he heard him. No
wonder our distinguished competitor is
up" on the wool question. Think
Fiji The editor of the World must
have been entranced. One hundred
and eight hours, and all on the sub.
Ject of the Tariff! The Herald comes
down. We though that long-winded
speech which the Senator delivered in
the Senate was the effort of his life. but
1t was not. One hundred and eight
hours, and all on the Tariff No won
der our friend is free trader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
LADIES

HOOPS Pills become the favorite
cathaitic with everyone who tries them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Last year over IS, 900, 900 punches
OF bananas found market in the
United States. 1t now is almost con-
sldered an essential on the table of
every household. If this free trade
scheme should go into effect, we be-
lieve there would be an army of chill
dren walking to the White House to
protest against it, while the infants
would send up such a wall that their
voices would be heard around the
globe. The mothers say, "for Gods
sake don't tax the bananas. 1t is a
necessity in the domestic economy"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

A Plausible Motive for the Dynamic
tiers.
Cleveland Plain Dealer fDem.).
Can it be that those Italian bomb
fiends thought Van Allen was coming
after all?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24
! HOODS
SaFsaparilEa
CUR S

Hoods. Before had taken one bottle had
the use Of my arms, thank God. These are
facts and can be verified by many persons here.
J. NJ. Colston, Church Creek, supplied me with
Hoods. ! am pastor of the NJ. +. church here"
C. ". CHAPMAN, Church Creek, Maryland.
n. B. If you decide to take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla do not be induced to buy any otilc. instead.
Hoods Pills cure liver ills, constipation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Needing tonic, or children who want build.
ing up, should take
BHOWN'S IRON bITTERE.
IL Is pleasant, cures Malaria indigestion.
Biliousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralgia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-24

Big Injun Sand, goo feet from
Dunkard Sand and 2,I4o
feet from surface.