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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07
TWO GOOD MEN GONE.

Ex-Congressman John Blair Hoge
died at his home, in this city, Sunday
morning, of acute Indigestion, aged
seventy-one years.
He was born in Richmond, Virginia,
was educated for the bar, and prior to
the war located in Martinsburg. He
served in the Virginia house of dele
gates from 1855 to 1889, and was a
delegate to the national Democratic
convention which met at Charleston
and Baltimore in 1860. He served in
the Confederate army in both line and
staff duty until paroled in 1865.
For short time after the war he
engaged in journalism, but in 1870 re-
sumed the practice of law. He was
member of the convention at Charles
ton in 1872 that framed the present
constitution of West Virginia, and
was a member of the national Demo-
cratic executive committee from 1872
to 1876. He was elected Judge of the
Thirteenth judicial district and held
the Office until 1880, when he became
candidate for Congress and was
elected to the forty-seventh Congress.
A short time afterward he was appoint
ed United States district attorney for
the district of Columbia, by President
Cleveland. After the change of ad-
ministration he returned to Martins
burg where he lived in retirement un-
til his death.
He was twice married, his first wife
was Miss Anna K Wilson, of this
city, who died in 1854 of cholera, leav-
ing him two children. Mr.. w. H.
Hoge, of Locust Point, Md, and Mrs.
Percy Fairfax, of Baltimore. His sec
ond wife was Mrs. Maria Aston, a
widow lady OF Warrenton, n. c., who
survives. Judge Hoge was type of
the true southern gentleman, and
made host OF friends wherever he
went
His funeral took place from his late
residence on Tuesday afternoon at 4,
O'Clock. The interment being in Nor
borne cemetery.
The members of the bar. and officers
OF the court attended in a body, and a
large number Of x-Confederate SOL
dIers met to manifest their respect for
their distinguished comrade.
The pail bearers were Judge f. BOYD
Faulkner, Clerk c. w. Doll, Messrs.
}. a. Hunter, of Baltimore: Beverly L.
Randolph, of Frostburg; L. P. Dan
bridge and John Strother, OF Charles
Town; n. w. Jones and H. H. Boyd
MI john Sellers, an aged and high
iy respected citizen died at his home
on North Maple avenue, on Thursday
last at an early hour. He had been
IN bad health for some time past. but
his death came suddenly and unex-
peeted. Mr.. Sellers was born in Scot
land IN 1922. He lived in this coun-
try Tor over fifty years but continued
70 entertain an affection for his native
land lie was for many years a leading
teacher but as old age crept on he
cropped out of the profession. For
the past ten years he has lived a retir-
ca lie. He was highly educated in
the languages and mathematics and
possessed a vast fund of information
a wife and one child, little girl
ABOUT nine years old, survive him.
ne funeral services took place at his
late residence on Saturday afternoon
Kew. DR.. Woods, officiating; inter
inent was in Norbourne cemetery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Senator Faulkner, as the Herald
predicted last week, has recommended
Charley Wells, of Glover's Gap, for
L. S. marshal. 1t was fine stroke
of policy. The Senator doubtless Sc
cures henchman and one who will
be most serviceable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Our friends, the enemy, are most
liberal IN the bestowal of favors upon
the Second District. U. S. collector
and marshal are two juicy plums. We
also have the Postmaster General and
the only Democratic representative OIL
the State in the Congress of the nation
aud by the same token the Chairman
OF the national Congressional com.
nittee. The principal assistant dis
trict attorney, Col. Stuart w. Walker
IS resident of this city. and Their.
are divers smaller fry officials. A.
the Spanish would say, give lie Sec
ond District
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

In almost all of the counties of the
State numerous candidates have an
nounced. Berkeley is the exception,
which leads one to infer that we have
no aspirants for the various offices.
Gentlemen remember that the early
bird catches the votes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

State League of Republican Clubs
Charleston, March %.
State Delegate Convention Clarks-
burg, May II.
State Nominating Convention Park
ersburg, July %.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Even Great Britain is on the verge
of abandoning free trade. This will
be sad news to our ex-representative.
He will have no one to banquet him
when be goes to London this fall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Those Cuban resolutions are not
worth the paper they are printed on.
There is nothing in them to compel
the President to act and the SUPPOSE
ton IS that he will do nothing. If he
does not get move on himself, how
ever, 1t IS very probable way will be
found to smoke him out. Joint reso-
lutions require the President to sign
or veto within ten days. Concurrent
resolutions are merely expressions of
opinion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

The Spanish might do well to think
once before they tear up any more
American flags. 1t is a waste of mon
ey and energy neither of which are
possessed by them in over abundance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

1t is important that there should be
a full attendance of Republicans at
the club meeting tonight The object
is set forth in the call published in an
other column.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Bishop Warren's lecture Monday
evening was like sunbeam. 1t was
too bright, too sparkling for i'm
mediate absorption. All who heard
1t will treasure it as one of life's most
precious gems. Like the opening a
storehouse Of treasure, it was a glance
without the power to possess ones
SELF OF the riches contained therein.
The regret was universal that the en-
lnent divine was compelled to leave
on an early train.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

The House passed a concurrent
Cuban resolution by vote of IS to /.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07
ScrofuIa

Makes life misery to thousands Of
people. 1t manifests itself in many
different ways, like goitre, swellings,
running sores, boils, salt rhcum and
pimples and other eruptions. Scarce
~ /, man is wholly free from it, in
some form. 1t clings tenaciousiy until
the last vestige Of scrofulous poison is
eradicated by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
One True Blood Purifier.
Thousands of voluntary testimonials
tell of suffering from scrofula, often
inherited and most tenacious, positive
ly, perfectly and permanently cured by
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

The Senate caught the popular idea
once and did the handsome thing at
the right time
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07
Berkeley County League.

A meeting will be held in the Grand
Jury Room, on Friday night, March 6,
1896, at 7:S0 o'clock, for the purpose of
organizing a County Republican Club.
Let sll the county workers attend this
meeting.
Delegates 10 the State League meeting
at Charleston will be selected at this
meeting, and permanent organization
will be effected.
Let all friends of protection attend.
ALEX CLOHAN,
Chairman Berkeley Co. Rep. Ex. Com.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

It is not true that Senator Elkins
declared for Mckinley.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Ten to one about expresses the
sentiment OF the people Oh the Cuban
question.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07
3 e 3

The reason our announcement appears
in this paper is because we want to at
tract your attention to our store. we sell
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Uncle Sam is fully competent tC
make the hidalgos walk Spanish,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

President c. D. Elliott, Of Sutton, is
IN Charleston making arrangements
for the meeting or the State League
OF Republican Clubs. which takes
place on March rs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

The Spanish are insulted. What a
pity!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Manassas, Va, in the near future
where he will engage in the cabinet
and undertaking business. We wish
him abundant success.
Rev. H. c. Coe delivered at Beding-
ton, on last Sunday, grand and in
structive sermon from the text What
soever We would that men should do
to you, do ye even so to them
We learn that E. J. Whitmer, who
had been employed as clerk at Beding-
ton for the last nine years expects to
engage in business in Hagerstown
His pleasant face and affable manner
will be very sadly missed by his many
friends.
The amount of knowledge that a
man has, and can utilize, and practi-
cally apply is a part of his education.
We learn that Miss Sallie Aud, of
Martinsburg, having passed a credit
able examination on shorthand, in
Baltimore, has secured position with
the Metropolitan Company of said
city at lucrative salary May sue
cess crown her position.
We congratulate the Editor of the
Herald for his success in securing the
services of his present proficient and
brainy compositors. Well, it is Just
like him. He always wants the best
of everything = Nothing is too good
for the Herald And we fatter our
selves that we also have by all odds
the best corps of local correspondents
in ten States. ed. PLIADEs.
Washington's Birthday was observ-
ed by the Bediugton school on Friday,
the 2Ist. The schoolroom was nicely
decorated with roller blinds on the
windows, pictures of an attractive
character and flags on the walls. The
first was the song America whose
author died last January. The next
was George Washington. recita-
ton by Horace Mayhem, which was
followed by dialogue by three boys
"Our Flag" by Nerva Emerson. Sc
lect reading by Miss Virgie Wilhelm.
"Our Lincoln" Recitation by Masa
Marshall. A dialogue in prose and
poetry by ten pupils, also ar acrostic,
Washington" The school then
sang, THE Battle Hymn of the Re-
public" Select Grafton by Earl w.
- on the veracity of George
Washington. Harry Lemaster gave
an interesting Grafton. A poem,
The Ratchet" by Edgar Bender.
Miss May niperead beautiful poem
on Washington. Miss Della Wilhelm
gave select Grafton, which was fol-
lowed by Master H. A. Knipe with a
select reading, "Washington's Song.
The next was an original composition
by A. c. McIntire of the upper grade.
Master Harry Knipe gave an original
Grafton which was listened to with
profound attention. Song by the
school, each stanza closing with Wash
ington
Mr.. J. V. Quinn gave an interest
ing talk on the subject, Washing
ton, )" also on habits, etc. He was
followed by ]. A. Mahew, who said
that the boy or girl who is honest,
truthful and Christian is just as
good as George Washington was. His
speech was interesting and to the
point
Thanks to Miss Virgie Wilhelm for
valuable assistance in behalf of the en-
tertainment.
The programme was arranged from
the Teachers Institute.
OREsTEs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Counsel tor the defendant-You are
a nice fellow aren't your
Witness for the Plaintiff am sir;
and II was not on my oath I'd say
the same of you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Professor, how does the haircut
suit your
THE hair is altogether too short
little longer, please "-Fliegende
Blaetter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Pure, rich blood is the true cure for
nervousness. and Hoods Sarsaparilla
is the One True Blood Purifier and
nerve tomb.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07

Nurse-Willie, in your prayers, you
forgot to pray for grandmother safe
ty.
Willie-Has she got bicycle, toos
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-03-07
Hoods
SarsapariIIa
n.ss are the best after-dinner
Hoods Pills piIls, aid digestion. 25c.

Prepared only by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass
Be sure to get HOOPS and only HOOPS.
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Republican Conventions.

Chairman Berkeley Co. Rep. Elk. Com
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Manassas. Va, in the near future
where he will engage in the cabinet
and undertaking business. We wish
him abundant success
The advocate., 1896-08-12
A Good Preventive.

During an experience of twenty
years | have no recollection Of ever
seeing hogs die Of cholera when they
have access to a peach orchard. They
will eat every leaf that they can get.
and large hogs will break down and
ruin small peach trees to get the leaves
and young twigs. They will also
crack and eat the kernels Of all the
peach seeds they can get, and such are
always healthy. l believe that II the
farmers Of the South will plant large
peach orchards and enclose them so
that they can pasture them with hogs;
and when they can't pasture their
orchards, make peach leaf tea and
make mash about once a week with
the tea and cornmesl, or chops and
wheat bran, and feed 80 that all the
hogs will get good feed of this, that
then they will find their hogs looking
we'll and In good health. This treat
ment will keep hogs clear Of worms Of
sll kinds and when this is the Csse
hogs are healthy. Try, brother farm
ers, and watch the results. Southern
Farmer.
The advocate., 1896-08-12

north and south among the aborigines,
reaching in its northern journey the
Rio Grande river, according to Hum
boldt, about 700 A. D., and it reached
the coast Of Maine about the year 1000.
1t would be interesting il we could
know what changes have taken place in
the plant, the result Of environment and
the cultivation bestowed upon it by the
Indian tribes in these three hundred
years, and still more interesting il we
could study the changes Of the plant
from the first time the white man first
took hold of it until the present. Shortly
after the discovery Of America it was
carried to Europe through Spain, but on
account Of the climate it's cultivation is
limited to southern Europe and espe-
cially to the valley of the Danube. Prac-
tically the United States provides the
world with its supply OF corn, In fact,
corn holds the place in America that
rice fills in India, China and Japan;
that cassava fills in South America, and
that sago occupies in Borneo, Java and
the Indian Archipelago, these grains
being in the countries mentioned the
staple food of man, while corn at present
in America is the staple food OF stock,
and will in the future enter more largely
both in Europe and America into the
position Of being the staple food Of man.
Corn and Hog Journal.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
The Origin Of Corn.

In view of the general distribution OF
corn in the United States and its i'm
mense value as a grain crop it Is singu-
lar that so little is generally known as
to it's origin. Mr.. j. W. Hsrshberger
has recently made a contribution to the
history Of the plant under the following
beads; Botany, origin, geographical
distribution, chemistry, utility, ETC.,
entitled Contributions from the Botanic
Laboratory of the University of
Pennsylvania" which is perhaps the
most complete ever written on the sub
ject. In this notice of it we deal only
with the question Of the origin Of corn.
The author believes 1t to have originated
in Mexico at the elevation Of 1900 feet
above the sea level and south Of twenty
two degrees north latitude, at about the
beginning OF the present era He be-
lieves that from this early home it spread
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Good Roads in Oregon.

One Of the features of recent good
roads congress in Oregon, was an ad-
dress by ex-senator DOlph Of that
State. Among other things, he had
this to say concerning the employment
Of ConviCts In roRd-msking:
"I have long thought that there
might be devised some practicable plan
by which the labor of the convlcts In
the State PenitentisrY might be util-
lied for the construction and repair Of
some Of the principal highways Of the
Stste, such roads to be constructed on
scientific principles, and in q durable
manner, and the road taxes which are
assessed and collected In the districts
applicable to work on such roads,
turned over to the State to help sup
port the conVicts.
"Such utilization of convict Labor
would not to any great extent bring
it into competition with other labor,
for work of the character would not be
undertaken without 1t.
"Under such a system the conViCts
would be made to contribute some
thing to their keeping, and the dread
of hard labor would no doubt exercise
a restraining influence upon a class Of
criminals for which the Penitentiary
as 1t is now conducted, possesses no
terrOrs. And by this means we might
gradually secure system Of first.clsss
highways between the most important
points in the State. IE some Of che
Southern States Penitentiary COnviCts
are hired out to contractors upon rsil.
roads and other public works, and
while some pronounced philanthrO
pists have declared against the hard
ships to which they are exposed, l have
yet to learn that there is any good rea-
son which can be urged against the
system, If conducted under proper re-
strlctions and limitations npon con
tractors and suitable State superiVt-
siOn,"
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Horse Talk.

Put Stats two by three inches and one
inch apart in the horse stalls and the
horses will not get soiled. Use hook
Of the proper size to clean the STALL
There is great loss going on all over
the country in trying to make horses fill
places for which they are not adapted.
1t is pitiful to see great cow-gaited
cumbersome horse urged to the top OF
his speed before buggy. It is also
pitiful to see a slight, rangy, spirited
roadster fume it's life out before plow.
Such management is shortsighted and
cruel and puts no money in the owners
pocket.
We should study the dispositions OF
our colts the same as we should our
children, and give them employment
according to their ability and inclination.
Clean out the bottom Of the horses
hangers. The accumulation Of chaff
soon sours and is very unhealthy.
Do not leave the colts out in the
pastures to be eaten up by the flies.
Better take a little extra trouble and
bring them in during the day, or use
some OF the remedies prescribed to pre-
vent the attacks Of the flies.
Do not drive your horses fast down
hill-spring knees and injured shoulders
will be the result in time. That takes
money out of your pocket TO say nothing
about the suffering that will be induced.
If you raise colts at all, raise some
thing that you will not be ashamed TO
show to the city buyer. Feed them we'll
from the start and never let them lose
their plump forms. You cannot afford to.
Speak to your horse in the ordinary
tone Of conversation. 1t is not necessary
to yell. A horse can have his nerves
worn out az well as q man.
A horse l bought proved very un-
pleasant when the harness was brought
out, and kicked when the saddle was
thrown across his back. l found his
back sore. By throwing the saddle over
his neck and sliding it back gently,
using soothing tones, broke the habit.
A pad and frequent use Of brine have
made the tender spot sound.-FGrm
Journal
The advocate., 1896-08-12

it was written and climbed upon 1t
before It was constructed. | don't
have to take an oath Of allegiance
every other day before q notary public
or Justice Of the Peace. IhaVe stood
on too many plstfOrms-the Republi'
can party can't make q platform l
would not stand or"
The advocate., 1896-08-12

acquainted with the real condition Of
the industrial population Of this country
and the causes which have produced
this condition should not miss reading
Mr. Flowers paper. 1t contains many
illustrations, which tell their own story
in most convincing way.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Success in Farming.

0WSCDoD AA
Barbed wire is now 80 low in price that
q man who builds wire fence can easily
afford to build good one, using wire
enough to make it proof against any ami
NAL, large or small; but the new fences
without barbs are better in every respect,
and will turn the stock as surely.
Are you looking for the key to success
that you may securely look up your
profits? Then mature your stock early;
feed balanced rstions, for they are most
economical; use the byproducts, the straw
and the fodder; look after your ma
chinery, that the sun and rain do not
ruin it; do not sell off fertility without
restoring it-there are several doors
which need locking.
II green crops for msnuring are plowed
under in hot weather, in q light soil, they
have tendency to sour the land; it is
better to let them grow until little
later. If they must be plowed under in
midsummer, it is we'll to follow with q
coating Of lime to counteract the souring
tendency.
The tiller of the soil must give at
tention and personal supervision to every
part OF his work, and never leave the
details Of the management to others.
"There is no manure like the foot OF the
owner" is q true proverb. During the
season of planting, cultivating and
harvesting the crops the farmer cannot
stay too closely at home.
Local farmers should take an active
part in the yearly institutes, in the dis
cussions giving their experience with
methods and results, not leaving every
thing to the speakers from abroad. A
free discussion of a given practice is
worth more than any sermon which can
be preached upon it, because it brings
out the weak points as we'll as the good
ones.
The bulk Of products should be
condensed, and more sold on the hOof
and in the fleece, and less in the bushel;
there should be more system about our
farming, and more intelligent calculR-
tion about the probabilities; more than
all, there should be less Of that credit
system which leads to prodigality.
That usually brings the better price
which is known to have been grown in a
locality already famed for it. Do not be
afraid of producing too much Of given
crop in one region, if there are good ship
ping facilities. 1t is in just this way
that region builds up reputation for
special products. Wisconsin AgricuJ-
tWriSt.
The advocate., 1896-08-12
Homsseekers, Excursion.
Farmer

Cheap rates via Burlington Route. On
August 1s, September l, Is, 80, october6 8
and 20 the Burlington Route viii sell ex-
cursion tickets at very low rates TO points
in Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah,
Black Hills and other territory. Ask your
ticket agent l.. w. WAKELEY, G. P. A.,
ST. Louis, Mo,
The advocate., 1896-08-12

The July arena contains very strik-
ing and suggestive paper by the editor,
B. D. Flower, entitled "The General
Discomfort of American Wealth Creators
as illustrated in Current Cartoons"
Those who wish TO make themselves