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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28
CHAPTER ~

The average writer of fiction describes
every southern man as wearing long,
black hair, a wide brimmed hat and a
fierce mustaehe. The southern woman
is pictured as tall and stately, with
black eyes and raven tresses. Marian
Percy vas u true child Of the south, and
yet she had hazel eyes, brown hair and
was petite in figure. As she passed the
ragged little darkies in the street they
looked after her and called:
"Golly me. but dar goes Miss Sun
shine again!'
OF sunny disposition, charitable in
thought and deed, respected by all, she
had dignity without haughtiness, was a
queen among girlsJvithout arrogance.
II every other girl OF the south was ar
guing for and Enthusiastically applaud
ing the right of secession and wearing
the toy Palmetto flag, Marian was the
exception. Not that the momentous
events were lightly passed over, but be-
cause she was weighing them and pom
dering deeply. Educated at the north,
she had formed strong friendships and
found hosts OF friends. She had seer the
Yankee at home, at his worst and al
his best. and she rather liked him.
That a general election, such as had
been held so often before, should result
in turmoil, bloodshed and separation
she could not understand. Politicians
defended the secession Of South Caro-
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made of bows of white satin ribbon and
others of white flowers, such as lilies Of
the valley or some other small white
blossom. Some are Of expensive French
flowers, and others are cheap though
not tawdry kinds. The wells are respec-
lively of white tarlctan and crepe lisse.
Usually white slippers are worn and
white Isle gloves, but this season black
boots viii be worn. Everything else
must be white, emblematic Of the pure
young soul which is for the first time
to taste the bread Of life eternal.
| saw several of these pretty commu-
Mon gowns yesterday. One was Of
white crepon, made with a plain skirt.
On the left side it was folded in in such
a manner as to suggest al underskirt,
and there were three true lover knots set
at intervals. There was a plain waist,
with a fichu drapery Of the same and a
belt fastened with a small bow of rib
bon. The sleeves were pulled and had a
deepfall of the crepon around the wrists.
On the neck there was a prelate cape,
open On the left shoulder and fastened
With ho,ys Tho r-,oo+b ,-as 20 white
H. "a ~ -, - eIaah -
80 r. !, $3.50 ia ain,e.h ~
na;thor o~no,s;r, Nv. s;s;a,,ft 49,
There was another made Of white
hotrrson e. +,.a1,a nv - ~, =
vota mada ~ loo INA 49, ara Ell
yishon &C., TLora f1;id ~ - 49,
80 a. - :. So - : IL 4
- 60 ,.ibba,, aaeh 80 :,
So M unaath - - 1;I;o. - -
rallav and The rail - IN hno+har
49, n.attu aaan-nio,s - 49, &c
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the odd bits of silk or ribbon she has,
with lace as the finishing touch. Many
ladies do make their own bows, but
many buy them. They are very dressy
additions to any toilet, either for horne
or street. those wcrn at hcme are often
of bright hued silk, while those for the
street are generally black, though ire
quently of something else.
One that was much admired was made
OF oriental silk, with its barbaric stripes
of color and edged with lace. Arather
was Of open meshed organdie in fax
color, edged with a fall of handsome
lace. Another one, meant more for
home, however, was of apple blossom
faille tied in an enormous bow, and also
having its fall Of lace. There is a wrin-
kle about these ~incroyable ties that the
amateur does not knov-that is, to set
well there must be a stiff choker collar
of velvet, to which the bow is attached
1t cannot be made to stand up at the
right angle or even TO droep III proper
shape unless it has this solid foundation
behind it. There are several vaxjeties Of
| open meshed grenadine which will be
made into these ties, and some Of them
will be finished off with knotted silk
fringe instead Of lace. In whatever man
ner they are made they are in for a run
this spring, but as warm weather APP
proaches the fancy viii die a natural
death.
1t now looks as if roses were to be
the fashionable millinery flower this
season, and the moss rosebuds, both
white and pink, are almost as beautiful
as the real flowers. White, yellow,
pink, red and ~variegated roses are seen
in every degree Of development from
bud tofading flower. Some Of them will
be massed together and others mingled
with other flowers, as one wishes. An
odd combination is to have violets and
roses together, red and pink roses, not
white or yellow. Brown hats with
quantities Of flowers on them will be
worn with the brown frocks, which are
to be SO much liked this spring, if We
can believe the authorities The shades
Of brown best liked are f2wn, tan, rus
set and gold as we'll as snuff, mordort
ard zeal il the darker shades PAIL
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New Enterprises in ,sos.

The manufacturers Record says the
record Of the new industrial Enterprises
established in the South during 1893
naturally showed a large decrease COM
pared with previous ~years?but when
the dizziness in other sections and the
extreme monetary depression is taken
into account, the South's industrial
advancement during the year is really
o remarkable than that Of any
former period. In view Of the finan-
cial stringency and of the stagnation
in industrial interests throughout the
country, it is amazing that the South
should have established nearly 1900
new enterprises during 1903, and n
larged and improved a larger number.
What it has accomplished this year
gives some idea Of what may be x
pected with a return Of prosperity to
the country at large.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

Mr.. w. f. Walton. who recent
y located in Baltim ore, has
just returned from a trip 10 his old
home in Nebraska, where he met a
great number OF farmers. business
nien and others. who are seriously ON
sidefing locating in the Shenandoah
Valley, Virginia. Before going to Ne
braska, Mr. Walton examined a large
numb=roffarm in thevalley which are
offered for sale at ten dollars to TWEEN
ty-hve dollars per acre. consequently
could give his friends much desirable
information regarding the productive
ness ofthat section. Mr.. Walton adj
vises that the advantages possessed
b. that valley are beyond anything
he expected to find.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28
SHEEP N WEST viRo Ma.
The STATE is Admirably Atapfed to
this Industry. as Is Shown by one
of our Best Breeders.

The State oil West Virginia and
more particularly the section Of Nor
gan and adjacentcounties is BY nature
most admirably adapted to the rais-
ing Of sheep. The most favorable on
d'tions prevail as to climate, pasture.
elevation, etc, the necessities OF which
are obvious 10 mutton and wool grow
ers the world over. The summer pas
ture, which is Of the most primary
Importance in sheep raising, is here
found at its best. AS soon as the
heavy timber is cleared away or
deadened, the ich blue grass springs
up and forms a thick sod within the
year, and it is without question indig-
enous to the soil. 1t is this, chiefly,
combined with the purity ofthe water
and atmosphere-which is unchal-
lenged-that imparts that delicate
and delicious flavor of ~venison to our
matton. for which it is SO widely
and Justly celebrated. being unsurpass-
ed by even the blue grass mutton Of
Kentucky as eouuoisseurs will admit.
The climate is peculiarly adapted
to sheep husbandry and more particu-
larly to the raising of early market
lambs, the short mild winters and the
nearby principal eastern markets go
ing far To make this branch of the in-
dus,ry highly profitable if properly
managed. The effect OF a moderate
climate is well known o be most ben
etieial in its action upon wool, and al
though at present. owing to the low
value of the staple, wool growing OF
itself is not highly renumerative yet
as a most valuable adjunct it is not 10
be despised.
The sheep industry is developing
with rapid strides in this section, and
where a few years since the fiocks
were counted by tens, they are now
numbered by hundreds, and are still
are on the basis Of a healthy increase.
AS the country is being opened up, a
vast field is disclosed Tor business en-
ergv and enterprise and a moderate
capital. The close proximity to the
Baltimore * Ohio Railroad isof iucal-
culable value as it places the principal
consuming centers both east and west.
flgnratively speaking, at our doors,
hence the highest prices for the live
stock product may be realized and
fluctuations taken advantage Of, two
points of the most signal importance
to the breeding Of early lambs, the
most profitable branch OF the business
of sheep culture. and one that is con
stantly growing. as the demand fer
mutton lambs constantly increases.
To recapitulate, the advantages offer
ed by this portion of West Virginia
fot both mutton and wool producing
are unrivalled. The requirements
are energy, some experience, and a
small capital, the possession Of which
will practically assure success in a
most lucrative and pleasant occupation
and one which is without limitation.
A BREEDER.
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Profitable Securities.

Those desiring to invest capital in
first mortgages on real estate will have
no difficulty in obtaining these in
growing towns along the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad in Maryland. Virgin
ia and West Virginia. We have just
received an application for a loan Of
several thousand dollars on property
valued at twice the amount Of the loan
desired. and which is increasing in
value every year. New Engls nd in
vestors should consider that these
securities are near home. They can
make their own examinations Of prop
erty and not have to depend upon the
reports ofagcnts two thousands miles
away.
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wood in harmony with the furnishings
of the room. Gilt ones or those Of white
enamel picked out in gold are particu-
larry dainty.
On these legs is placed a fine top, ex-
actly the shape of a beef kidney, the
rounded out part being placed so that
the owner may put her chair before it
into position for writing.
Covering this top is a fitted piece Of
leather in any pretty shade desired. A
painted wreath design runs around the
leather about two inches from the edge.
This two inch edge is cut up into fringe
in quarter inch pieces.
At the beginning and about half way
down the fringe q band Of gliding is run,
put on and allowed to dry before the
fringe is cut.
When dainty Dresden or lovely silver
writing accessories are thrown in s'disor-
derby order around the table, and a sheet
OF crested note paper, a card or stray
envelope is allowed to show itself, the eff
feet is wonderfully happy, and a sight
of n of these tables goes straight to
the heart of every beauty loving wom-
an. KATHARINE H. HoUGH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

octtD Ettg Oub uU3 goes W tSS SuuSlLEB
again.
lima, but she was not wise enough to sift
their sophistry from their constitutional
arguments. The talk of a southern con-
federacy did not appeal to her patriot
ism. Her pride and patriotism belonged
to Virginia first of all. Virginia. veal
or woe was her anxiety.
AT So'clock on the evening of the day
of which we have written the widow
Percy and her daughter were eagerly
scanning the columns of a Richmond
paper which had arrived half an hour
before, when Royal Kenton was an
nounced. He was received in a manner
to let him know that his presence was
welcome, and conversation turned at
once TO the all important question. Aft
Ell it had continued for a time Mrs.
Percy suddenly observed:
Mr.. Kenton. we were speaking of
you this afternoon and were agreed
that your position was at least embar-
RAISING"
Which MEANS" he smilingly re-
piled, that you have been wondering
which side l would take in this con
test"
Mother and daughter looked at him
with considerable eagerness, but with
out reply, and he continued:
"No doubt | ought to be ashamed of
the fact that | have lived TO be 24 years
of age and have taken no interest in
politics. If all others were clear on this
question, l could soon decide it for my
self. Here we have some of the ablest
men of America contending thst no state
is bound to the Union by any oonstitu-
tional law, while others equally wise
advise war as a penalty for Secession.
We have no precedent to guide us. No
state was forced into the Union. If the
people of any n state believe that sep
aration would be a benefit, how can we
deny her right to withdraw? And yet
no state has a moral or legal right to
imperil the welfare of the general gov
eminent"
Il cannot speak for the south, but
for Virginia only" said the mother.
Il know little of politics. l am content
to leave the question to the statesmen
of u state. I have no bitterness Of
sectional feeling"
"You are from Rhode Island, Mr..
Kenton," observed the daughter.
Yes"
"But you came here to make your
home with us. The state has adopted
you, so to speak"
YES"
You have become a voter here. You
have no intention Of returning to the
northi'i
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P III.

CHAPTER III.
Night comes u the streets OF Inc
oia town grow more quiet. Aen nave
cneeled themselves noarse' n intense
ezcltement mas Wearlea everybody. An
wen % men nave signed the roll, and
more VIII come IN tomorrow. Inc re-
craltln9 once mas Deen crossed by the re-
moVai OF 'he ,aple ana Il departure OF
the captain. with ina offlcer we have
h'tie TO 40. win me man IN cltizen $
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

".Sin iSteTc. do non Eno1b fhcre's n Yankee
GmOng us?'
came along down the yeranda. Whats
up, lootenant? Hain't dun gone and got
word that them ar Yankees is goin to
give ND without a fout. hey ve?"
mo. There's no news this evening.
Sit down."
"Whoop, I'm powerfully minded to
sot out by myself and git thar befo' the
fussin is all overt" exclaimed Steve as
rhe hesitated to take the chair pushed at
him by the others foot.
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GNRlEs B.(ENnS QM.Q uanO ]


"Of course. You are not gong to
funk out, are you:"
Steve Brayton never did funk in all
his life, and he amt goin to begin now,
but
But what?" impatiently demanded
Wyle, who was in a hurry to begin pro-
ceedings.
Seems like we orter hev some sort o.
beginnin. He un drawed up them pa
pers fur me and didn't make no charge,
and don't want to jump in on him all
of a sudden. Seems like | orter be sort
er civil and decent at fust and find out
what he un's doin or means to do"
Steve Brayton, I'll scratch your
name off the roll this very night. You
amt got the sand to make a soldierl"
"Stoo! Don't yo' be so fiustratedl
Hey yo' got that roll with YOU"
Yes"
Good! Hand it over"
What do you want of it?"
1--WE dun got a plan. III take that
paper along. III git Ike Baxter, Bill
Taylor, Tom Henderson and six or eight
mo-, and we'll fad that Yankee. When
we've found him, I'll be civil and de-
cent ard say: Folks is a%-tellin that yo'
un is a Yankee spy, and that yo' I'm is
gwine to skip out fur the north purity
quick. How does yo' un constanduate?"
What do you mean by thatf' asked
Wyle.
THAT mems how does he I'm stand.
Is he un for the south or north? If he
un's fur the south. let him put his name
right down thar to be one of us. If he
un's fur the north, uns will cum back
fur tar and feathers"
Steve, you've hit it-hit it plumb
center!'' exclaimed Wyle as he rose up TO
shake hands. You've got the idea ex-
actly. Put that there paper right at
him! II he's for us, he'll sign; if he's
agin us, he won't. Get your men to-
gether and start out right away"
we uns will find out all about it in
an hour, lootenant, and doggone my hide
if | amt SO chock full of fout that I've
got to hollerl Hip, hip. hooray! Aim
low, boys, and Civ it to 'em heavy!"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

blues and light greens will be their com.
PIGMENTS. Red will also be used ON some
of the browns. Cherry, ruby and fuschia
are al new colors and as a conse-
qucnce will have their run. The cherry
and ruby are not of the old kind. but
verge onthe magenta shade, with more
or less of that raw and nerve searching
shade. HENRIErTE ROUSSEAU.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

The railroads are keeping pace with
the. great Industrial development Of
West Virginia During the year 1852
the total mileage laid was zoI miles.
The only States leading were Wash
ington, Pennsylvania. New York.
Missouri, Texas and Michigan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

West Virginia is rapidly coming to
the front as the richest State in the
Union. During the past six months.
despite the depression which has been
felt in financial circles, many factories
have been established and the move
n;eut Of people thereto from the North
continues.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28
The First Advertisement.

Advertising began in England over
two hundred and fifty years ago. 1t
is said that the first advertiser gave
nosi,e Of the loss Of his horse and Of
feed a reward for its return. and that
the advertisement was successful
May Ladies' Home Journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

Among the newspaper women who
occupy an unusual field in England is
Mime. Power O'Donoghue, who writes
sporting articles for both British and
American journals.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28
How.

Ten million packs Of playing cards are
used in the United States every year. and
that is one to every seven people-men,
women and children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

The newest and smartest addition to
my lady's furniture for her boudoir is
a leather writing table. This useful and
pretty ornament has legs of any kind Of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

Thinking that Kansas held greater
inducements for farming than West
Virginia. a native Of that State moved
West. He recently returned. thor
oughly convinced that there is mo
place like home" While in Kansas
the first year the army worm destroy
ed his crop, then the grasshopper
came. and lastly the cyclone laid waste
the work of years. Hence he turned
his face toward the South. where he
expects to retrieve his shattered for
tune. having zone of these disasters
to contend with here. He assures his
friends that nothing will induce him
to go West again. Thus West Viz
ginia. by this acknowledgement. has
scored another round.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

Only a few years ago the recently
elected Governor MacCorkle) OF West
Virginia left Rockbridge County, Vir
ginia for the sister State. With moi
a dollar in his pocket and only ono
suit Of clothing to his name, he start.
ted with the practice of his profession
and to-day is the executive Of one o.
the best States in the Union. We are
SO often asked by young men, lis there
any chance for me in your country
Any II that is willing and compc.
tent to work can succeed in West Vir-
ginia.
Only last week we were through
West Virginia and met a gentleman
whom we know to have been success,
full in the timber sections ofthe State.
He said, seven years ago came here
with a small amount Of capital. came
from the pineries of Michigan; went
into the interior of the State, and am
now ready TO see my friends" 1t il
reported that he has made nearly
500, 600 in West Virginia timber, be
has a fine home. and annually increas-
ing his fortune. Don't, reader, be-
lieve that all these opportunities have
vanished. There is room for all. and a.
years come SO Goes the population
Of West Virginia increase. and ths
newcomers are generally successful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-04-28

| represent the following old, reliable,
and well-known companies
HTNA of Hartford.
CONTINENTAL New York.
GEORGIA HOME Columbus, Ga.
FIRE ASSOCIATION Philadelphia.
FRANKLIN a." Wheeling.
JEFFERSON Wheeling.
PHOENIX Hartford.
PEABODY Wheeling.
ROYAL A" England.
A sworn statement of their condition
will be found on file at the Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court, III compli-
ance with State laws.
Respectfully.
HERBERT L. ALEXANDER.
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IN SP0TLESS WHITE.
GOWNS WORN BY PURE YouhG SOULS
AT THE EUCHARIST.

Fashion Suggests VIA Nay 90 Worn en-
Such Occasions = Pretty Communion
Gowns-Dresses For Girls Home Dresse-
and Incroyable Ties.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26

we need. We can get along indepen
dent of the world; but under no cir
cumstances can the rest of the world.
get along without our cotton.
Mr.. Roddey then went on to explain
how: the bear operators on the New
York exchange had every advantage
over the bulls as to time of delivery,
freights, borrowing money, etc., and
illustrated the downward tendency of
the market with the statement that on
100 bales of futures sold on the New
York exchange every year from 1871
to the present would net the seller at
this time $276, 900; and in conclusion,
he said:
II don'twant any credit for this
thing. / do not want any money out
of it. have property in the South,
my relatives and friends have proper
ty here. Your interests are my inter-
ests. I think some kind or organiza-
ton is necessary. My plan is not neces-
sarily the only one calculated to ac-
complish the purpose. and I do not
want to see my plan adopted to the
exclusion of better one. But let the
South agree on some plan and 1 prom
ise to do all in my power to make it a
success. But I'll tell you this, with
all confidence, that If our people will
raise at home all necessary supplies,
and put themselves in a position to
hold their cotton absolutely out of the
hands of the Spectators, and says,
with unanimous voice, that it is
worth 8 or 10 cents pound, that is
what it will bring.