Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-09-04

Fall of the year is approaching.
Scar and yellow Leaf next.
Applebutter boilings are in sight.
The man who received dollar a
bushel for his wheat was agreeably
disappointed.
Mrs. Jennie Hewitt nee Russler. OF
Williamsport, Md. came over to visit
her parents on Liberty street aud at
tend the o. R. c. picnic at Island
Park last week
In many instances the Democratic
organs, apparently are unconscious
of the great wave of prosperity rising
over the land, and imagine that
few failures here and there are signs
of depression and adversely. Their
publications of such events, as evil
dence against the overwhelming signs
of prosperous times, may deceive
some Of their readers, but dull must
be the vision which cannot discern
great improvement i'll the condition
of almost every branch of trade and
business in this broad, and, now,
prosperous country of ours. Yes, let
the Republican band play; it always
did play we'll, and such tunes as were
music in the American peoples ears.
aud scattered glad tidings of great
Joy to those who boast of blrthright
in the land of the free and the home
of the brave. 1t raises the price Of
farm products; it opens the doors of
the thousands of factories; it furnishes
Employment to the unemployed; it
restores confidence and puts many
millions of dollars in circulation, it is
life saving. Very soon men will be
too busy to spare the time to mediate
on suicide or any other rash act. 1t
will be business alone. For business
is coming, and while some may at
tribute the cause to other things, all
are we'll aware of Just how it was
brought about without further ex-
PLANTATION.
We had the pleasure of attending
the O. r. c. picnic at Island Park on
last Saturday, and it was really day
Of pleasure. While the number of
persons on the park did not exceed
five hundred all enjoyed themselves
in numerous ways. Some preferred
fishing, others swimming, and many
engaged in dancing. The day was
one of perfection and we are sure no
one went away hungry. We always
admired the beautiful, picturesque
and romantic scenery adjacent, in
every direction. Passing from place
| to place in the park our mind ran
back to boyhood days and to the old
acquaintance, who many years past
were employed in the u S. Armory, at
Harpers Ferry, and who carried the
guns of their own manufacture to
this same island for target practice.
What splendid marksmen some of
them were and how they loved to
work for Uncle Sam possibly because
he paid in gold. But they were all
absent; not one there for me to con-
verse with. Probably headstone in
many of the cemeteries marks their
last resting place, while the birds
sing, the flowers bloom and the win
whistles sad requiems over their
graves. There are many little Incl
dents in our memory that time cannot
erase. We love to think of those
people and of their sociability, gem
erosity and hospitality. They possess
ed many good tracts of character, and
did many kind acts which is always
held dear to memory. Peaceful be
thy silent slumbers.
Prosperity and a general boom all
along the line has also found its way
out into the country. Once more the
farmers are happy and prosperous.
Wheat at 90 cents to $I.oo per bushel
and the Dingley bill, have had the
desired effect
! We learn Of a lady who invested
500 in sheep year past, the product
of which were this summer $50. 90.
This IS superior to loaning money at
legal rate of interest or investing in
bonds. This again looks like pros
perity but there is more of it and it is
perceptible. For several years past it
has been cover the hills to the poor
house." but now
Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up this wondrous tale,
And, nightly, to the list'ning earth,
Repeats the story of her BIRTH
Whilst all the stars that round her burn,
And all the planets in their turn,