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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18
ON THE WING.
Synopsis of a Trip Through Jefferson
County,

To the Elitor of the Herald
Not long since the writer enjoyed a
complete tour of Jefferson County and
was very highly impressed with the
diversity of land and the numerous
advantages to be seen in travelling
such short distance.
At our starting point, the junction
of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers,
is situated the historic little town of
Harpers Ferry, of less than two thou
sand inhabitants, and surrounded by
the most magnificent and picturesque
scenery to be found anywhere in the
State. Following the course OF the
Shenandoah we see the rugged noun
tains close by its banks on either side
for some distance.
Near its bank, on the side of the
Blue Ridge, is located Becker Bro. S
large fruit farm, containing nearly
every variety of fruit, being the largest
fruit farm east of the Rocky noun
tains. In the same vicinity, but on
the opposite side of the river, is S.
Hoke's fruit farm, aud nearly adioin-
ing this is the Vestal Hall farm; on
this place place stands the Oldest
house in Jefferson County, being built
from stone taken off the farm near
by in the year 1888 and known as
Vestal Hall. This was lately pur-
chased by Tyler & Wetzel and the en-
tire 40 acres is being set out into an
apple orchard. The work is progress
ing very nicely ard will be completed
in short time, when there will be
over two thousand acres OF land in the
three fruit farms. So much for this
section. Now we will take view of
the Blue Ridge.
All over the mountain are scattered
small houses which remind one very
much of the first settlers cabins that
we read about; and this section of
country from its vast amount of tim
Der and otherwise rugged appearance
has tendency to make it look so
much like newly-settled country
We will not so into details about this
section at present, but should this
letter not receive the i'll will Of the
editor, may at another date give full
description of the mode of life in the
Blue Ridge Let us haveit.-ED
After leaving the mountains and
again crossing down to the Shenan-
doah, some distance higher up, we
find large and fertile farms well titled
and in excellent condition, spreading
out before us along the balance of our
trip, watered by clear, purling brooks
and rivulets, many of them fed by
springs and consequently very seldom
go dry, along which are located many
-four and saw mills, thus economizing
the power afforded by these small
streams. Most of the farmers have
many of the modern conveniences
about their barns and residences and
all of the latest improved farming i'm
plements in use.
With good land to till, with the
latest improved machinery, and with
good crops in return, why should not
our farmers be happy and conteuted,
and with the above advantages, why
cannot they compete with any other
part of this country? LARNEs.
Harpers Ferry, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18
IN MEMORY OF

Elizabeth G. c. Tabler, who died at
her home near Little Georgetown on
Saturday morning, May 4, 1895.
She was a daughter of Joseph and
Elizabeth Butts and was born near
Johnsontown, Nov. 2S, 1878.
In early youth she was married to
Adam NJ, Tabler, son of Christian
Tabier, whose estate joins the Will
town schoolhouse grounds.
She was the mother of five sons and
four daughters, seven Of her children
and her husband survive her to
mourn her loss.
For many years she was member
of the Mt Zion Episcopal church, of
Hedgesville, and died in hope of a
blessed immortality.
He mind was clear until the last
minute. She selected her pail bearers,
gave directions for her burial, and Sc
lected the hymns; ASLEEP in Jesus,
blessed sleep" and Nearer my God
to thee, to be sung at her funeral.
The services were held i'll the church
of her choice and conducted by Rev.
VIM. T. I.eavell, her pastor. Her
body was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion
churehyard, Monday afternoon, May
%. Her age was II years, 5 months.
Asleep in Jesus Oh, how sweet,
To be for such slumber meet;
With holy confidence to sing,
That death has lost its painful sting
Asleep in Jesusl peaceful rest
Whose waking is supremacy blest;
No fear, no woe shall dim that hour
That manifests the Savior's power.
By HER CHILDREN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18
Are Ynu Ching Z

The tickets to Denver, Colo. and le-
turn for the meeting of the National
Educational Association will be on sale
July 3, 4, and 5 at rate of one standard
fare, with two dollars added, for the
round trip. Teachers and others that
intend taking advantage of the low
rate can have sleeping car reservation
made in advance and get full informa-
ton as to cost of side trips to the princi-
pal points of interest throughout Colo.
RADIO and Utah
Reduced rates by addressing JOHN r
PORT District Passenger Agent Chicago,
Milwaukee and ST. Paul Railway, vii.
Transport, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The tide of foreign immigration is
again flowing into this country. The
arrivals at New York during the past
week numbered about FL, 900. That
little anti-immigration resolution in
recent West Virginia Republican
platforms appears to have been quite
ant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The treasury deficit, under the oper-
alton of laws enacted by the Demo
cratic party, for this fiscal year end
ing June 3o,uow amounts to S5o,ooo,-
600 and is still growing. For the full
year the deficit will reach fully $780,
DOC. 600.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18
To Make Pure BLOOD

There is no medicine before the peo-
pie equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
is the standard spring medicine and
blood purifier and it possesses pecu-
liar merit which Others try in vain to
reach. 1t really makes the weak
strong. Do not neglect to purify
your blood this spring, Take Hood S
Ssrsaparilla now.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The many friends of Mr.. Charles
H. Herbert, sheriff of Washington
County, Md, will be panied to learn
of his death which occurred Monday
of this week. Mr.. Herbert was well
and favorably known in this commun-
ity as a man of sterling integrity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

That very good Democrat, Mr.
George Gould is, it is said, contem-
plating making an attempt to break
into the U. S. Senate through New
Jersey. If he succeeds as we'll as Adj
dicks did in Delaware, no tears will
be shed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

Governor Brown, of Maryland has
appointed Mr.. Bruce S. Zeller, sheriff
of Washington County, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of Sher-
if Herbert. Mr.. Zeller is Republi-
ran
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

A Weston correspondent Of the
Wheeling Register nominates Col.
James F. Thompson, of this city, foi
Auditor. We lift our hat to Jim
and second the nomination.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

And now comes Japan with an APP
plication for an interest in the Nicara-
qua canal. 1t is also said 70 be a
fact that Gresham contemplates re-
signing,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18
We Mean Business.

On the principal lines of the Chicago,
Milwaukee q ST. Paul railway passen.
ger trains are electric lighted, steam
heated. and protected by block signals
With these modern appliances, railway
travelling at high speeds has reached a
degree of safety heretofore unknown
and not attainabla on roads where they
are not in use. Electric light and steam
heat make it possible to dispense with
the oil lamp and the car stove. Block
signals have reduced the chances for
collisions to the minimum by maintain
ing an absolute interval of space be-
tween trains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

When the ground dries and more
garden seeds are needed. do not for
get that l.. G. Matthaei guarantees
seeds sold by him to grow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The Carnegie Co., Pittsburg, has
advanced the wages of all employees
10 per cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

Peter Morrissey a Missouri State
Senator, was killed at St. Louis by
woman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

Herman Whipple, of Scion, Me,
was swindled out of $40, 900 by the
gold brick scheme.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

Mr. Eastman Addicks, of Delaware,
imagines he is the Republican leader
oftbat State. Self-constituted leaders
OF the character of Mr.. Addicks usual
ly lead their followers down grade
They invariably imagine they are i'm
mensely popular and do not discover
their error until after the votes are
counted. What blessing it would
be were he to join and attempt to lead
the Democracy out of the Slough OF
Despond in which it now finds itself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

Hoods Pills become the favorite Ca
thartic with everyone who tries them.
asc. per box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

To the kind friends and neighbors
who gave assistance during my moth
er's sickness and at the funeral, | re-
turn my heartfelt thanks.
c. c, TABLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

New Orleans wants the Republican
Presidential convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

William Hope Harvey, author of
"Coin Financial School and other
free-silver literature, is a West Viz
ginian by birth and education. He
was born about 43 years ago at Buffa-
10, small hamlet near Charleston,
was educated in log schoolhouse,
taught school at the age of 10, stud
led law and went West, engaging in
the real estate business at Denver,
Colo, and finally turned up in Chica-
go as author and publisher. Blood
will tell.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The cubaus are still fighting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The checklist thing we have seen
tor year is the charge made in a
Democratic exchange 1--WE have mis-
laid the copy and are glad of it be-
cause we might be tempted to vilify
the EDITOR that all of the ills to which
the present administration is heir, are
attributable to Ibis Republican Sec
rotary of State. 1t is the most
brazen specimen of unmitigated gall
that ever exuded from the cracked
scull of a hair-brained Bourbon. The
fellow who could evolve such an idea
is fit subject for place in the IL
durable ward of lunatlc asylum, and
should at once be apprehcnded before
another fit comes upon him. Gresham
aRepublican! Judas Iscariota Christ
IAN All the difference is that Judas
repented.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

The strike of the coal miners in the
Pocahontas region is still on. No
lawlessness has been manifested
though Governor OFerrall, of Vir-
ginia, has done his best to provoke
the strikers. On the other hand the
action of Governor MacCorkle in &C
cepting the pledge of the men-trust-
ing to their honor-and refusing to
call out troops is worthy tire highest
commentator. By his conciliatory
course he has saved the State heavy
expense and avoided the bitterness
and strife always engeudered by the
use of force. But above and beyond
all else the fact has been demonstrat-
ed that those who delve in the mines
are capable of self-government
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

During the past week the work at
the grounds of the Cotton States and
International Exposition at Atlanta,
Ga, has been going on with great
activity. AS many as 1900 men a
day have been at work and progress
along all lines is marked. The Gov
eminent building has been pushed
forward with gratifying rapidity.
The electricity is nearly completed
and will be ready to be turned over
to the Exposition company in three
weeks. The contractor in charge of
the Negro building has a large force
of hands employed and is doing his
work well and rapidly. The machiu-
cry the government, the fine arts,
the forestry and manufacturers build
ings are moving upward as fast as the
workmen can put the timber i'll place.
DR.. Berkman has made the old course
enclosure a garden of unsurpassing
beauty, and the visitors to the
grounds can see already that the
plaza will be the loveliest plot of
ground in the South.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18
Appeals to the sovereign Peo


Judge Nathan Golf recently declar-
ed the registration laws of South Car
DINA unconstitutional. AT about the
same time Judge Sinonton decided
that the dispensary Qiquor) laws of
the same State are nil The two de-
cisions have broken the heart of Gov
ernor Evans. He calls Judge Golf a
letters and expatiates upon the duties
of the sovereign people" in the
emergency. A constitutional conven-
ton is to be held and the worry is
that under Judge COTS decision all
Of the people, not alone the "sover-
eign people will have a right to
vote for delegates to the convention.
We give portion of the governor
appeal. 1t is interesting reading:
"a crisis confronts us, an issue has
been thrust upon us, without our will
or consent at time when peace was
lowering over the State. The march
Of progress is about to be stopped; the
black pail OF negro domination hovers
over Us; we must meet the issue like
South Carolinians. There are only
two flags, the white and black, under
which you can enlist.
1T is fortunate that the issues
come at this time when a constitution
is to be made guaranteeing white su
premacy once and forever. The con-
stitutional convention must be con-
trolled by white men, not white men
with black hearts. not negroes. The
whole world must be shown that we
are capable of governing ourselves,
and that, constitution or no constitu-
ton, law or no law, court or no court,
the intelligent white men OF South
Carolina intend to govern her.
IAN appeal will be taken to the Su-
preme Court of the United States, but
under the red tape and technicalities
surrounding it a decision cannot be
had in time to affect the election of
delegates. 1t must be a free open
fight. Iappeal to the sovereign people
of South Carolina, the wlsest and the
safest and purest tribunal, to protect
their homes and Liberties"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-05-18

AS well as hundreds of minor ones in
the silverware and jewelrv line you will
find notcnly represented, but abundant,
in our stock. 1t gives you such an as
sortment to pick from that whatever
Y our taste or the condition of your
purse you can easily be suited
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
Averting a Serious Panic,

A good story is told of sea captain
who died not long ago, and who was for
merly in command of ship in which pas
sengers were carried from London to Lis
bon. On one occasion the ship caught fire,
and the passengers and crew We're com
PEELED to take hurriedly to the boats. The
captain remained perfectly cool throughout
all the confusion and fright of the debar-
kation, and at last every one except himself
was got safely into the boats.
BY the time he was ready to follow the
passengers We're almost wild with fear and
excitement. Instead of hurrying down the
ladder the captain called out to the sailors
to hold on minute, and taking cigar
from his pocket coolly lighted it with a bit
of burning rope which had fallen from the
rigging at his feet. Then he descended
with elaboration and gave the order to
push off.
"How could you stop to light cigar at
such moment?" he was asked afterward
when some of the passengers We're talking
over their escape.
Because he answered, II saw that if
l did not do something to divert the minds
of those in the boat there was likely to be
panic, and, overcrowded as it was there
was danger of the boat being upset. The
act took but a moment, but it attracted
the attention of everybody. 1 was not
nearly so unconccrned as seemed to be-
but was in reality in a fever of excitement
My little plan succeeded. You all forgot
yourselves because you We're thinking
about my curious behavior, and we got off
safely. London Standard.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
N0ncOmmittalism Of Van Buren,.

One day the merits of Van Buren, were
being discussed by party of politicians
on Hudson river steamboat. One of the
party had been dwelling on his noncom-
mittalism and complaining that plain
answer to a plain question was never
elected from him.
III wager the champagne for the COM
.pany," added he, "that if one of us shall
go down to the cabin and ask Van Buren,
the simplest question that can be thought
of he will evade direct answer. Yes,
and I'll give you leave, too, to tell Van
Buren, why you ask the question, and that
there is bet depending on the reply
This seemed fair enough. One of the
party was deputed to go down and try the
experiment.
He found Van Buren,, whom he knew
well, in the saloon and said:
"Mr. Van Buren,, some gentlemen on
the upper deck have been accusing you of
noncommittalism and have just laid a
wager that you would not give plain
answer to the simplest question, and they
deputed me to test the fact. Now sir, al
low me to ask you, Where does the sun
rise9'"
Mr.. Van Buren's brow contracted, he
hesitated moment, then said:
"The terms east and west are conven-
tional, but
"That'll do" interrupted the inter
rogator; 1--WE have lost the bet Wash
ington Post.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
Marie COrelli,

Extraordinary accounts have from time to
time appeared of Miss Corelis parentage
and adoption. writes Ethel Mackenzie Nc
Kenna in Ladies' Home journal. The
truth Is that the authoress, who is italian
by birth, was adopted when quite baby
by the second wife of Dr. Charles Mackay,
the author. AT his death she was left in
the guardianship of his son by his first
marriage, W. 5. Eric Mackay, who is
known rs the author of many very delight
full poems, notably "Thc Love Letters of
n Violinist" They are a very harmonious
pair, these two, novelist and poet, and
Miss Corelli Is rs kccnly interested in her
adopted brothers success as a poet as he Is
wrapped up in her fame as a novelist
Each is enthusiastic about the other--a
beautiful trait i'm this age of self seeking
celebrities.
Nothing plcascs Miss Corclli more than
genuine admiration Of "The Love Let
tiers, " for she is by no mettls the self alb
sorbed woman that some people would
have us believe. Instead of counting no.
toricty, she shuns it rcligiously, and her
life is n quiet one, fun of hard work. She
is very methodcal and devotes every morn
ing to her work, with which nothing is al
lowed to interfere, and it is not till lunch
con time that she brings her mind back to
this everyday world and says goodby to
the characters of her fancy
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
A Chinese Funeral.

A Chinese funeral is always attended by
very cercmonious worship of the gods and
by many devices intended to deceive the
devil. 1t is well known that the devil is
waiting in the street before the house to
carry off the dead man 5 soul, which is be-
lieved to attend the funeral so when the
procession marches out great quantities of
evil smelling fireworks and crackers are
let off, and while the devil is coughing and
sneezing and trying 60 get the smoke out
of his eyes the bearers of the bier start up
the street on II lively trot, turn corner
and stop until more fireworks are burned.
The devil cannot easily turn a corner, so
goes on ahead to get rid of the fireworks,
The procession then makes another start
and by frequently turning and stopping
and confusing the devil with the fireworks
generally succeeds in deceiving him as to
the direction taken and reaches the grave
yard without him.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
Hector MaIOt.

NJ. Hector Malot, who passes for great
author, announces that, having made a
fortune, he has retired from literature.
He says that no one but n novelist knows
how arduous is the work of writing nov
els, and, while he is persuaded that his
Imagination is rs active as ever, he wants
rest and the opportunity To enjoy life. He
has worked hard, having studied the the
DRY of heat to write one book, spent three
months in the cotton factories for another,
and, he tells us, even spent the same
length of time exploring the ruins of
Rome. He chose his own subjects and
INDUCED his own tastes and let no editor,
not even NJ. Buloz, browbeat him. He is
certainly entitled to his rest, but there is
something disquieting in his remark that
he has in his desk sketches for ten more
novels and plots for others in his head.
That retirement has somewhat the air of
positively final last appearance. New
York Tribune.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
Plenty ON $500 a Week,

He Is little more than an infant now,
though he has been a man Of the world
and burdened with all the business cares
Of an independent Garner Of his own liveli-
hood for two years or more. He started
in as street musician-that is, he ratified
the tambourine and picked up the pennies
but some one else got all the profits of
that venture. Then he ran away and
went into business for himself. Some
body hired him for night messenger but
the little fellow couldn't keep awake, and
that failed. Two bankrupts in his short
career. Then he sold papers and saved
enough to buy himself bootblacking out
fit. And now he tells me he averages 80
a week and has "money to burn" He is
the brightest, happiest little fellow on the
street.
Which merely goes to prove the value Of
ignorance where bliss is concerned. New
York Herald
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
The Rose Breasted GrOsbeak.

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the
birds that visit us is the fose breasted
grosbeak. 1t has not the dazzling bril-
liancy of the scarlet tanager or the oriole
nor the striking intensity of the indigo
bird. But its general coloring is harino-
NOUS and finely shaded, while the spot of
crimson on its breast is decoration that
all the other winged creatures we'll may
envy. These grosbeaks were comparatively
rare hereabout until the year of the great
blizzard QSSS). That, as many will re-
member, was followed by an unprecedent-
ed abundance Of song birds, and among
these grosbeaks and orioles predominated.
Ever since then the grosbeaks have been
in many parts of the city at least as abun-
dant as the orioles Hartford Courant
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1895-08-07
MISCELLANY.
Yespers.

l leave the city behind me,
Shaking It's dust from my feet.
Leaving its thunder and roar Of trade,
haste to the covert sweet,
Where from dusk Of the m.boughs' arching,
As In long cathedrals dim,
Through the hush of the lingering twilight
The thrushes sing hymn.
In the town were hurry and hustle,
And squalor and sin were there,
And the trail of the worship of mammon,
And the wearisome burden of care.
In the fields are silence and perfume,
And one might kneel and pray
In the calm and clustered forest
At the tender fall of the day.
The birds go flying homeward
To the nest in the treetops dim,
And the vespers die into stiffness;
The thrush has finished his hymn
Obi beautiful lanes, I love you
As you skirt the babbllng brooks,
AS you seek to the foot of the mountain,
As you find the hidden hooks,
Where the ferns In great green masses
The edge of the swampland rim,
Where linger till stars awake above,
And the thrushes sing their hymn.
-Harpers Bazaar.