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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Some men are born great; there are
many others who have to be elected.
Why not subscribe for the Herald
Long winter evenings furnish ample
time for reading books and papers.
Our misfortuues would never
amount to much were it not for the
comments of our friends upon them.
Sometimes it is hard to tell whether
II is the coal dealer or grocer who is
entitled to the light weight champion
ship of America.
The people who are trying to ele-
waite the stage will confer lasting
favor by raising it high enough to
see over the theatre hat in front.
Much has been said about the re-
turn to this city of the B. & o. ma
chine shops More reality and less
conjecture would make better stimu-
liant for the good people of Martins
burg. Rumors, flowers and favors
are of short duration. they flourish
for season then wither and decay,
but better. healthier and more de-
serving place for the opening up Of
such works than this city. is not on
the line of the B. & o. road.
|. Any person in traversing the city
as much as the writer has recently
cannot help but. notice many little
incidents, some are pleasing while
others are disgusting. Some actions
OF the rising generation merit ap
plause; there are others, however
who deserve the severest criticism
for insubordination to parents. Too
much praise cannot be heaped upon al
obedient and dutiful child, their con
duct is always attractive, everyone
has kind word tor them. But wher
| the gentle voice of mother is heard
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Come here want You, and the reply
comes back from the little group al
play, II will come when get ready, =
there is something wrong with parent
or child, perhaps both; parent TOO in
dulgent and the child too disobedient.
Of all the names it has been our
pleasure to hear there are none more
sweefer, dearer aud sublime than
mother, home and heaven. In this
world OF pleasures and woes, mother
stands In the front ranks in friendship
or adversely. riches or poverty, sick
ness or health, the dear old mother
always has kind words of consolation
to cheer you on and encourage you to
use the self denial path which leads
not to destruction. And your home
though its walls may not be decorated
with costly guided pictures, the floor
covered with plush and cid gold car
pets. and the absence of the piano
may be noticed, but it is home, the
best place OH earth, and it is the duty
OF the entire household to combine to.
gether regardless of its quaint old APP
pearence interor or exterior, to make
it the grandest and happiest place on
earth, and live for the enjoyment of
each other. Heaven, here our pen
falters, the hand trembles, and we
are looking through binding tears.
When we read that eye hath not seen,
ear hath not heard, and that it has
never entered in the mind of man.
what God has prepared for them who
love Him, do you wonder that we
make no attempt at description it is
beyond conception or even imagina-
ton, our principal hope should be to
live here as instructed by Him who
dieoVfor us, that our last end may be
like His. There we need not fear the
J journey through the Jordon of death
for there will be no evil. RALF.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.



Write it go.
Mr. Corbin is reported as being on
the sick list
Mr.. Williams and wife spent Satur-
day night in Martinsburg. visiting
friends.
Recent wet and freezing weather
has put the county roads in a wretch
ed condition.
Mrs. Bud Iemen, of Swan Pond,
has been i'll the past week from an
attack of la grippe.
Mr.. Earnest Tabler resumed his
studies at the University at Morgan
town after spending his holidays at
home.
Rev. Gruver preached an interesting
sermon here Sunday. His subject
tomorrow (Su nday) will be Parental
Authority"
Mr.. Homer Tabler returned to
school work at Mercersburg, Pa, after
the holidays. He seems to have en-
tirely recovered from his recent ILL
ness.
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narIowe.

Preaching at this place tomorrow
Sunday at 7 p. III.
Miss Hattie Lands has been i'll
during the past week, but is improving
at this writing.
Mrs. Thomas Drake has been i'll
with rheumatism but is somewhat
better at this writing.
Mr.. Geo. Houck and wife were in
Martinsburg, Saturday, attending the
funeral of the latter's brother.
Mr.. John Samsell spent few days
OF last week with relatives in Win
chester and Stephens City, Va.
Mr.. Thomas Ardinger, who was
home from McKeesport to spend
Christmas, returned to that place last
week.
Rev. Jones preached at Harmony,
Sunday morning. He talked OF
starting protracted meeting some
time in the near future.
Rev. Utz. of Martinsburg, preached
at this place Sunday at 3 pm. Owing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

to the iDclemeucy OF the weather not
very large crowd attended.
We were sorry to note the death Of
Mr.. Aaron Kicker. of Martinsburg
He was well known in this vicinity,
having been raised near this place.
The ball team of Falling Waters
came up TO this place Saturday t.
play our boys, but for some reason
only few Of our boys appeared. They
will play at Falling Waters, Saturday,
(today). c. f. d.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
MOLER AVENUE.
Christmas echoes

Christmas echoes.
DR.. Wolfe has been suffering with
the grip.
Mrs. Mcdonald is home on a visit
to her parents.
Miss Belle Onderdonk, of Darkes.
vile, is visiting her uncle.
Vincent Holmes, son of a much
respected colored woman on the ave.
nue., died Sunday night.
The Baptist chapel was trimmed
beautifully and their entertainment
was pronounced success.
On Monday our very much esteem
ed County Superintendent, Jas. shy
der, visited Ridenour school.
On Monday after Christmas read
the announcement of Miss Margaret
Smiths marriage with thrill of ioy.
1t matches are made in heaven, this
union is entitled to double blessing,
assured by its completeness in mental
and physical perfection. A union
without flaw. Long life, success
and happiness to the queenly bride
and the talented, wide.awake, aggres-
sive groom, Rev. Ruark, is the wish
of Lot"
Tuesday, Jan. 8, sleighin was fine
and LOT" was taken out for a ride
by Mr.. M. S. Tabler. Scarcely had a
half-mile point been reached when a
bolt broke, dropping a shaft on the
spirited horses heels, when she took
fright and dumped both unceremon.
iously out on the bricks. Lot" rolled
up like tumble bug and didn't even
get scratch. but her lord and mas
ter was badly hurt and was confined
to the house for several days. The
sleigh was demolished and the ami
NAL was also hurt.
Santa Claus was not at all pleased
when he reviewed the political situa.
ton in our county and he drew his
shaggy brows together with an omi-
nous scowl as he recalled the dis
heartening scene of broken columns
retreating in wild confusion down the
sleeps they had so recently climbed
to victory with shouts of triumph and
JOY. Each had thrown his good
sword aside and left trailing in rib
bons the Republican banner of pro-
gress and civilization. while they be-
held another banner at the foot of the
eminence, inscribed, "Non-expansion
down with the Nicaragua canal pro-
ject; up with free silver and Bryan
ism; hands off the Philippines. leave
the conceited toad, Aguinaldo, to
swell up and burst with his own i'm
portance. Here the ragged, crest
fallen Republicans again rally, reach
ing this standard by wading knee.
deep in the slough of despond. /"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14
Lott

Don't delay minute. Cholera in
fantum, dysentery and diarrh9a come
suddenly. Only safe plan is to have
DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw
berry always on hand.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Avarice is the chunker- worm Of the
soul which springs up, overruns and
destroys all the celestial plants of the
mind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Tue uEDn gives you all the local news political and
Ill uInlU cal keeps in close touch with neigh
bors and friends the farm and the village informs
local prices for farm products the condition and
poets for the gives love and
bright welcome and indispensable weekly visitor
home and freside and the best in the county
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

Sample copies be had at this office.
Send all subscriptions THE HERALD, Martinsburg W.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-14

TUE TnInlINE has Agricultural Department of the high
IL IuDUVL est merit, all important of the Nation
and World comprehensive and reliable market able ed
orals interesting short scientific mechanical
instructive and entertaining Of the family
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
PERSONAL.

The Duke Of Connaught, in his efforts
to go out and fight the Beers an attempt
which was frowned on by General Sir
Redvers Butler, got as far as having his
royal mother Victoria, ask that he be
sent IL was supposed that this would
be effective, but the General simply re-
piled: Madame you have many gallant
officers, but only three sons; keep them
at home" and the Duke has not YET start
ed.
John i. Blair, in his earlier days, own
ed Western railroad along the route of
which he established a series of lunch
rooms, at which employees of the road were
TO be charged 50 and al passengers 70
cents. Mr.. Blair once dined al one of
these places and, concluding his meal
laid down a half dollar. Hold on" cried
the cashier, you don't belong to this
road Il know that" relied Mr.. Blair
THE road belongs to me-"
in his recent autobiographicaI sketch,
"a Preachers Life" the Rev. Dr. Joseph
Parker of London tells new anecdote of
Mr.. Gladstone. Henry Ward Beecher and
DIR. Parker were breakfasting with Mr.
Gladstone, who handed to his guests a
prayer, with the remark that it could
not be fitiy read aloud" The prayer pc
titioned not only for the prime minister's
removal from Office, but for his destruc-
ton, certainly in this world, if not in
the world to come" Il have no idea who
can have written such prayer" said Mr.
Gladstone. But DR.. Parker knew, and he
said so. "In a moment Mr. Gladstone's
great eyes were upon me IN a distinctly
interrogative attitude. then gave him
the name, and he instantly exclaimed:
I can quite believe it! And the writer
would be perfectly honest and sincere
She would mean every word of the awful
petition Her hatred of popery was simply
a fanatacism. l can never forget into
what horror she was thrown when at one
of our Thursday morning breakfasts,
appointed her to sit by the side of Jesuit
priest. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
THE BONDED WAREHOUSE PROF
OsITION

It Is noticeable that the name Of one OF
the chief owners Of the American round
bale company is prominently mentioned in
connection with the proposition TO estsb-
lish bonded warehouses for the storing of
cotton.
We are of the opinion that such means
as would enable the cotton growers to hold
their cotton would be beneficial 10 the cot
ton growing interest. Cotton is rushed to
market almost as soon as it is picked, and
the consequence Is the spinners are able
to get il at their own price. The heavy
receipts at the beginning of the season Gre
ate the impression that the crop is a large
one. Anyway the market In the early
weeks of the season, is glutted and conse-
quenty the price rules low.
We are not prepared to say that the
bonded warehouse scheme would afford
the desired relief. But whether it would
or not the thing for farmers to be careful
of in connection with It is not to fall into
the clutches of monopoly-an all-power-
full trust.
The round bale companies seem disposed
to encourage the bonded warehouse
sCheine. why Ihey 10 so we are not pre-
pared to say but it seems to US it is be-
cause it would assist them in introducing
their presses. But is the round bale press
a good thing for the cotton growers on
the terms II is offered to the cotton grow
ing interest? There are reasons for think
ing It is not. If the presses were offered
for sale the situation would be different.
The round bale companies insist upon re-
tanning possession of their presses and
COMPRISING cotton for royalty on each
bale. Suppose these companies should
succeed In driving out of existence all of
the old style presses! What would likely
be the result? Would not the cotton grow
ers be in the power of the round bale COM
panies? 1t certainly looks so.
Now, if the round bale companies should
get possession of the proposed bonded
warehouses would not their grip on the
cotton crop be still further frightened? It
is better for the farmers to understand the
whole situation thoroughly in order to
know what 1t is they are doing. They
are against trusts. Let them beware lest
they become the victims of a greater trust
than any now known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
Why the Colonel ApoIogized.

DR.. j. o. E. Allen, whose fame is pretty
generally distributed over the South Cen
trail states, is at the Gibson, says the Gin
cinnati Enquirer. DR.. Allen got to talking
of old times in Kentucky, when in part
nership with a fellow named Tripper he
sought wealth by following after the for
tunes of an educated pig. They had a pig
in a wagon, and, after showing in Flem-
ingsburg, Started for a town south of
there. On the way they overlook a typI-
cal Kentucky colonel, who was making his
way across country on foot,
What you all got in that wagon?" ask
ed the colonel.
AN educated pig" replied Tripper
Would you mind letting me ride apiece
down the road with that pig and take a
few lessons?'
why" replied Tripper, "are you tired
of walking?"
That's what are" replied the colonel
Then why don't you run a little?'
With that the colonel picked up a rock
and knocked Tripper over, hitting him
flush in the jaw. DR.. Allen whipped up the
horse to get away as soon as possible.
They got as far as the ford over a river
nearby when a man on horseback over
took them. 1t was the colonel.
Il want to apologize to you. gentle
men," he shouted at the top of his voice.
FOR not having my gun along when you
insulted me-"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
DOCTORS DISCUSS WHISKY.

A very lively discussion of alcohol took
place at the annual meeting of the New
York Medical Association last Tuesday.
lis of New York city. started 1t by his
paper on alcohol. The position he took
was that alcohol was a good thing, if
properly used, and that 1t should not be
condemned because there were weaklings
who could not use it without becoming
the victims of it. He pointed out that
there are many kinds of alcohol and that
ii was as great a mistake to use young
whisky as TO eat bob veal" In fact, he
said that it should be made a crime to
offer young whisky for sale. In his opin-
ion, if only whisky properly ripened were
sold two-thirds of the crime and four
fifths of the insanity charged to alcohol
would disappear. He declared that it is
the quality of the alcohol product and not
the quantity that should be condemned.
The doctor gave some advice respecting
the drinking of whisky saying, among
other things, that whisky should never be
drunk in hot weather with the ostensible
purpose of cooling off, that It should new
er be taken at the beginning of a journey
as a cure for lonesomeness and that it
should never be taken before beginning a
public address for the reason that il de-
velops ability 10 use words, but not ideas.
In the course of the doctors remarks he
said:
There is no truth in that statement
that alcohol suddenly transforms an an
gelc man into a demon; 1t has no such
power. 1t is only a revealer of character.
If man is bad 1t will make him worse
if kind man it will make him kinder.
Alcohol creates nothing in the domain of
mind. but 1t can pursue and seize a train
of thought far beyond the grasp of the
faculties when not excited by its action.
Alcohol is a form of food already digest
ed, but is not adapted to the normal
wants of the body.
1t has a place on the sideboard and It
must have a place in the sick room until
we discover another agent more efficient
and able to supplant it by virtue of its
availability and physiological action. No
such agent, however, has yet been dis
covered. the opinions of others to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
The paper was strongly condemned by
quite number of the physicians present.
In their opinion 1t was but a rehash of
old and exploded fallicies. If there had
been time it is probable that the discussion
would have taken quite an acrimonious
turn, and some harsh words might have
sistance of whisky. Ii is evident that the
whisky question is by no means settled
yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
NIistaISen Identify.

The little daughter of a distinguished
French scientist had never seen a mon
key; so when an organ-grinder, accom-
panied by JACKIE in cap and jacket, ap-
peared before the house her father took
her out to view the creatures antics. ex-
pecting that she would be much amused;
but after a single glance the little maid hid
her eyes against her fathers coat skirts
and refused to look again, seeming much
frightened and distressed, says Pearson's
Magazine.
He soothed and coaxed her, wishing to
overcome her fears, but for some time In
vain She would not for a moment think
of feeding the monkey with a biscuit, as
she was urged to do; indeed she would
not even lift her face.
But you are really very silly" the ia
Their said at last turning to take her in
doors. He is such a harmless little ami
mails"
Animal cried the little girl stopping
short. "Oh, LEI me feed il, papa, that will
be fun! L don't mind animals, but I
thought it was such a dreadful little
boy!'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
GREAT BRITAIN's EUROPEAN RE-
LATIONS

Is there danger that Germany and some
Of the other Powers of Europe will inter
fere with Great Britain's operations in
the Transvaal? There are some very well
informed Englishmen who think there is.
1t may be that they have no good reasons
for thinking so They give no reasons ex-
cept that il Great Britain dad not fear
trouble from some of the Powers she
would not be 50 active in preparing her
warships for service. There is extraord-
nary activity in her navy yards. and her
battleships and cruisers are being put in
order for duty. There is no call for a
navy in the Transvaal war. The Beers
have no ships and no ports.
The British government explains that it
wants the warships to guard the trans
ports on their way to and from South AT
RIGA, but as Great Britain Is not at war
with any Power that could interfere with
the transports, what is the necessity for
having a guard for them? British naval
activity certainly gives some ground for
thinking that the government is appre-
hensive of trouble with its neighbors.
It is a fact that in continental Europe
there is no love for Great Britain. Her
defeat in che Transvaal would not cause
regret anywhere in Europe outside of her
own limits. Perhaps that fact has some
thing to do with the belief entertained by
some Englishmen that Europe is about to
become the scene Of a great war-that the
continental Powers viii combine against
Great Britain and endeavor to prevent her
from carrying out her purpose in South
Africa
In some of the dispatches the statement
is made that an agreement has been en-
tered into by the continental Powers to
question Great Britain as to her purpose
in the Transvaal, and in the event of not
getting a satisfactory answer 90 take
steps TO thwart her plans 1t is doubtful,
however, If any such step has been taken.
If 1t had the fact would be known TO our
government, or at least would have
reached the public in some authoritative
form. If there is any intention on the
part of the continental Powers to assume
an attitude of hostility to Great Britain
it win not be long before some evidence of
it will crop out.
The newspapers OF France, Germany
and Russia are quite outspoken against
the course Great Britain is pursuing in
the Transvaal, but the newspapers may
not express the intentions of the govern
ments of their respective countries. The
chief fact that causes apprehension is the
activity in English naval circles. The ex-
PLANTATION which the British government
gives of that, however, may, after all, be
correct. It would be a mistake to wait
until the trouble came before making
preparations for it. Although the British
transports do not now need protection in
their voyages to and from South Africa
the need might come suddenly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27

1t seems to us that Gov Gambler is just
a bit pessimistic in his view of the cotton
situation. Two-thlrds of a crop at ~
cents would not, of course, be worth any
more than a fun crop at cents; but if
the crop were reduced one-third, the price
would be much more than III cents The
probabilities are that it would be 81 and
possibly 10 cents. Meantime it does not
appear that the crop is anywhere as much
as one-third below the average; one-quar-
ter would probably be nearer the correct
figure. And three-quarters of a crop at
7is cents would certainly be worth more
than a full crop at cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-27

There viii probably not be any great
difficulty in the way of arriving at a sat
isfactory solution of the question of the
railroad tracks on Bay street Both of
the companies applying for permission to
build on the street are entitled TO liberal
treatment on the part of the city. so far as
may be consistent with the rights of the
citizens. Neither company, so far as the
information goes, desires TO freeze out the
other. This being the case, II ought not
to be difficult to arrange matters so that
they will have equal privileges and the
commercial interests sought TO be bene-
fitted will have the advantage of the SER
vices of both systems