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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
BUOOLIC EXPERIENCE

A Massachusetts, farmer says: "My
cattle will follow me until leave the
lot, and on their way to the barnyard
in the evening, stop and call for lock
Of hay" Smithson says that there is
nothing at all remarkable in that. He
went intoa barnyard in the country
one day last week where he hadnot the
slightest acquaintance with the cattle,
and an old buh not only followed him
till he left the lot, but took the gate off
the hinges and raced with him up to the
house in the most familiar manner pos
sible. Smithson says he has no doubt
that the old fellow would have called for
something if he had waited little while
but he didn't want to keep the folks
waiting dinner, SO he hung one tail of
his coat and piece of his pants on the
bulls horns and went into the house.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
SCOLDING.

Iflaughter begets fat, it is no less true
that scolding is the parent ofmeagreness.
Who ever saw plump termagant? The
virago is scraggy-scraggness is the
badge of all her tribe. 1t would seem
that the attraction of fierce, exacting
temper gives sharpness to the human
frame that inevitably represent ladies
supposed to be given to "the rampage"
as remarkable high in bone. Shrews
are thus depicted in comic valentines,
and all the illustrators Of "Curtain Lee
lures" have presented the crib of Mrs.
Caudle without particle of fat. Laveter
referring to female 6rebrands, says fatty
to their faces, that their noses are sharp.
We have dim idea that he mentions
some exceptional cases of ladies with
snub-noses who are given to scubbing
their husbands; but these form mild
variety, and only small proportion Of
the genus scold.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
THE WOUNDED MAIDEN.

The MohaWk Valley IN. "
| Registes has a funny man, who
tells the public about 8Iiss Bic
Ginnis. She was on the train.
and was engaged in peeling
chesinuts with a pea-knife, when
the blade slipped and cut her
hand. The Register g0e on 10
say:
1.-The ladies Of the car suroun
ded the bleeding maiden. and
each prescribed q way to cease the
flowing blood The windows
were aised much 10 the disc0m-
fture ola cadaverous fellow sit.
lipg near the door. dressed i'm
linen pants; her parian fOreaead
Wa~ ~ lpped with ice-Water, while
Old Mrs. sYonsley, of Ierkimer.
famed Der with the cover Of hat
n0X, and inquired ii she dia not
faint. You must feeI faint. said
Ml,. 'I0us3eg IT cant be either
wise, said fellow holding cup
OF ice water, and stopped il over
everybody After being repeated
~ t0tG lAdt she must fAlBt ana
tllatN could not be otherwise, she
tainted Renewed CONJUNCTION en-
sued. : handkerchief saturated
viii gin from the flask Of a TEN
perance lecturer, who happened
10 he OH board, was applied TO her
well shaped nose, her wrists were
rubbed with the liquid, lier tenn
pies were bathed with the same;
passengers from the other coaches
came pouring in the car and
around the PROSTATE girl, all anx-
iouS to know ~ hat was the mat
ter, and had the prize-package boy
been lying there struggling for
life, the sympathy Of the crowd
would not have been greater.
After Miss McGinnis became con-
scious and the handkerchief was
removed from the injured palm,
it was found that the wound was
as large as that usually made by
being stabbed with a pin.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Previous to the introduction OF
cut nails in this country, Mr.. JEFF
ferson had nail factory that
turned out annually twelve tons
of nails, from which he realized a
clear profit of one hundred dollars
per ton. The manager of the fac
tory was negro man. 1t was
Mr.. Jefferson's custom to put all
his negro boys of ten years old
into this factory and keep them at
work in it till they reached the
age Of fifteen years.--Jeferson Re
publican.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
WHICH END OF A STOVE rs THE
TTGHTFgT.


a reader who is recently married
writes us asking nhich end stove
is THE lightest We really wish W. knew
but we don't A stogeis very 3gceivi4a
and one has to become well ACQUAINTED
witb new one 10 find its points of i'd
vantage Orr friend should nst 81 fao
nasty ii taking hold Of stowe A st3ys
that Is 10 be moved sh0nld be visited s.
The sfiII watches afths aiabt balfre and
carefully examined by the Hght III 4
good lamp IN. ycrs end ,vc thought
he tisbtese may prove tho he4vjest Eiu
fact. is extremely likely t,7. ar II NAV
be that the ligEie>t end fl tEe most dtffi-
cult b. get hold az and hang to- ltis
very distressing undertaking to carry
= halfiou Of stove BIZ your fnaer-uais
win cold-blooded man easily holding
The other eud and 4 nervous woman
with dust-pan in one Lsad and a
broom In the other hrineiuz7p the rear
aud getting tie broom between YOUR
Ieos. IN going nh stairs in is best to be
At the lover end Il The stove.
Goiua backwards aya siair-way with
with stove IN vour bands require, i
,leIicacy ii perception which Yefy ieW
people possess. and which can aaly come
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
A TICKLE W0MAN--SHE LOVED
We LEY BUT SHE MARRIED
y u Nh 1nlr

In 1919 occurred an odd episode
in Wesley's life. On one of his
missionaries he had been taken
sick at Newcastle, where he was
nursed by Grace Murray, one OF
his female helpers a handsome,
clever widow of four and thirty,
Wesley himself being twelve years
older. He asked her to marry
him. She seemed amazed and re-
piled, ''This is too great blessing,
| can't tell how to believe ii.
This is all i could have wished
under heaven Wesley quite nat
urally, took this as a formal be-
trothaI. But Grace had not long
before nursed John Bennett,
Methodist preacher, of about her
own age; and Wesley was soon
astounded by a loint letter from
Grace and John, asking his con-
sent to their marriage. Then en-
sued q comedy lasting four
months, the like of which no play
wright has ventured to put upon
the stage. Grace would have been
quite content with either of her
lovers were it not for the other.
But, contrary to all example, it
was the absent one whom she
wanted. When Wesley was with
her she longed for Bennett; when
Bennett was with her she longed
for Wesley. How many times she
broke and renewed her engage
ment with each it would be hard
to tell. II love you" she said to
Wesley" a thousand times better
than | ever loved John Ben
nett, but l am afraid if i don't
marry him, he'll run mad"
That very evening she promised
herself again to Bennett. A week
after she told Wesley she was de-
termined to live and die with him
She indeed wanted to be married
at once, but Wesley wished for
some delay. Gracesaid she would
not wait more than year. A fort
night later she met Bennett, fell at
his feet and acknowledged that
she had used him ill. They were
married week after. This strange
marriage seems to havesturned ont
a happy one. Bennett diedin the
triumphs Of faith ten years latter.
Grace survived until 1903, dying
at the age Of 81. For years she was
a bright light in the Methodist So
ciety. Wesley saw her three days
after her marriage, and but once
more on earth. Thirty-nine years
after she came to London on Wis
it to her son, and expressed wish
to see Wesley. He was IS years
old, she past 20 What could they
now have to say except Hail and
farewell "-GatdTy for February.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
MYSTERY OF THE ROSE.

All discoveries of science fall
short of revealing the secrets of
natural perfume. The microscope
compels the very monads of life to
show their organic character under
its lens-gases can be anlayzed and
weighed ; but the ordor of musk
or Of the rose what is it? Could
this question be answered, and
the cause of the fragrance of the
rose, &c, be defined, like that of
sulphuretic, hydrogenic, or am
monial od0rs, an enormous stride
in Evgiene and in chemistry
Nigh be recorded.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

According to the Grafton lSenti-
ssel, the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
read authorities are fearful OF a
scarcity of ice next summer, and
have already commenced to ship
at from Lake Erie for the use of
Sheir hotels. Twenty car loads,
says the Sentinel, have already ar
Eived at Grafton.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The Winchester Ne,Cs gives a
glowing account of the concert for
iGhe benefit of the Catholic church,
held in that town on the night of
the 10th, and highly compliments
Mr.. B. Bushnell, of this town, who
aided them by his services. Mr..
Bushnell is seldom equalled, and
hard to beat in the musical line.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
TAKE CARE OF VISITING CARDS

TAKE CARE OF VISITING CARDS.
- Our exchanges have all been giving
accounts of petty swindler. who has
recently been practicing novel device
upon housekeepers. AS he is making the
rounds of The cities it will be be well for
our people to keep sharp lookout This
is the way it is done: Having gained
access to a reception room or parlor
upon plausible pretext, he empties the
contents of the card basket or tray into
his pocket, and thus having the address
ses of the visitors to that particular
family he goes to the residences named
on the cards, presents the cards, and
says he was sent by the family from
whose residence they were stolen. The
operator pretends to be foreigner,
who narrates how he came to this couu-
try during the panic, has no employme-
mt, is obliged to peddle perfumery, was
recommended by the family whose cards
he stole to call, etc. The device is as
dangerous as it is novel, for the stolen
cards might be put to other and much
more dangerous uses.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The Wemen's Whiskey War
has at last made its appearance in
West Virginia Cameron, Mar
shall county, has the honor of re-
tceiving the first attention. We
suppose it win not be long before
our saloon Keepers will have pray.
GER meetings around their premises.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The Cumberland Council are
eaking steps to build n $50 900
dollar, City Hall. They expect
the Hall to bring from $500 to
5000 dollars year for rent, and
from the ground floor they expect
to realize three thousand dollars
per annum and at the same time
have plenty of room for city of
hces.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The boys are commencing to
hide their supplies of eggs for
Easter. They ought to buy that
hen from the editor of the Free
Press that laid fifty-two eggs in
thirteen days.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The Delaware Fruit Growers
Association, was reeentlyin ses-
sion and verbal reports as to the
fruit prospect were given and all
favored the expectation of IA very
large yield of peaches.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The CnarlestoWn Free Press has
stirred up on extraordinary
competition by the Senior assert
ing thai he had come into poses
sion OF ID hen that laid tilty-two
eggs in thirteen days. ~
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

From members of Opeguon
Tribe No. 4. Imp. Order of Red
Men, we learn that the celebra-
ton at Shepherdstown on last
Saturday was a grand success.
Four or five tribes were in at
tendance and the High street
band of this town and the band of
Sharpsburg furnished the music.
The chiefeXercises ofthe day were
conducted in the Lutheran Church
and the Choir a very excellent
one contributed some first class
music. @The exercises opened
with touching prayer by Rev.
VIM. Gerhardt, Great Prophet
of the State. He was followed by
Mr., r. M. Price of Opequon
tribe in some able and eloquent
remarks. After music by the
choir, Mr. A. Oden of the same
tribe entertained the audience
with:a neat speech which was
again followed by music by the
choir and the exercises were then
concluded by Mr.. Zach II. Brant-
ner Deputy Great Sachem in some
appropriate remarks. Then a pro.
cession was formed and they
marched through the streets of the
town: All joined in saying it was
the most successful parade ever
held by the Order in this section
of the State.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Persons opening water plugs
should be careful TO give notice TO
ahose passing with horses, for the
way Holly forces the water thro'
Ghenl i. enough to frighten any
animal.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Cumberland is terribly agitated
over the passage Of new charter
by the Maryland legislature.
There seems to be two parties and
two charters, as usual.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

EX- MAYOR HALLS DAUGHTERS. -
Elk Mayor Hall, Of New York, seems 10
be very sensible man, at least so far as
preparing his children for future use
fuIlness aud independence goes. The
Home Journal says be is "blessed with
five daughters and one son, and is having
each Of his children educated in some
special pursuit, that they may thus be
guarded against the vicissitndes Of for
tune. His son supplements school
duties with amusements at the printing
press. intending to learn the art Of print
ing practically, then reporting and
journalism. On" Of the daughters is a
designer and an etcher, having learned
all the details Of engraving At the Coo
per Institute Her designs for books
and for some OF Frank Leslies publica-
'ions have attracted marked attention.
Another daughter is writer of chidrens
books, as well an accomplished pianist.
A third is receiving special training for
the lyric stage, possessing full, round
AND sweet chest voice Another is al
ready distinguished as sOubrette and
a character actress in private crles, while
the fifth is perfecting herself as a modste
and mllner. These respective pursuits
will perhaps never be utilized while Mr.
Hall enjoys SO large aud lucrative prac-
tice as at present, but it must be COM
fort to him and family to know that if
ever occasion arises there are occupations
open to the daughters beyond the usual
forced and precarious ones of governess,
companions, etc., etc..
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The question now asked by
house-keepers Of one another is:
What ia The world do sou find 10
eat?. We heard 1t the other day
whilst looking for locals.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

According to the Wheeling
Intelligencer, Wellsburg, West
Virginia is the second place the
women have :, acked with prayer
meetings. Let the saioonists OF
Martinsburg get ready.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The Morgan NegcUry says there
is more sickness prevailing in
Morgan County than has been
known for years.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The journeynen BARRIERS of
Baltimore are making efforts TO
have the Sunday law so amended
as to give them a whole days
rest.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The price Of fish has advanced
and will rule high until after the
Lenten season.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The lady barber of New York
has found it necessary to procure
half q dozen more assistants of
her own sex.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Ii is said ladies talk less in Feb
fuary than in any other month Of
she year Reason--it has d less
number of days.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Remember the meeting at the
Court House this evening is for
4ane of the best objects in which
Enoney and time can be invested
viz: the education of your chill
eHren. In addition to this, the
mooney you place in building is
always worth what it costs you
and assists in identifying your
town. In either view, therefore,
1t is your duty, and should be
your aim to attend, in order that
your counsel and judgement
may assist in accomplishing
the result hoped.for.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

A western paper says OF the air,
in its relation TO a man at kisses
and blesses him, but will not obey
him." Poor Dobbs says that de-
scription suits his wife exactly.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Our country friends should not
forget that we are always thank
u for any news items they may
end.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Here is the newest floral senti-
ment IF you wish for hearts
case, don't look to mari gold"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
A WORLD OF MIRACLES.

A Kentucky correspondent tells
the following story of the Rev.
Green Clay Smith, formerly
general in the national army, d
member of Congress, and now an
excellent and active Baptist
minister. The Concord churches
are mostly il "sweet Owen"
where everybody is born a Bap-
fist and "rebel' so called.
Among the visiting ministers was
brother Smith, who was appointed
to preach at the stand. Among
his auditors was a one eyed,
staunch adherent of the ''lost
cause who became exceedingly
interested in the earnest discourse
to which he was listening. At its
close he walkee up to the preacher,
and cycling him very leisurely
from head to foot, the following
conversation ensued:
"They tell me you were Yam
kee general-eh?"
"Yes, sir. / was"
"And a member of the Yankee
Congress?"
"Yes.',
"Now converted?"
81 hope So"
"And preacher"
eyes,
"Well, wellv' exclaimed the
astonished Owenite, lifting up his
hand in his amazement, II declare,
the days of miracles amt past
yeti"
BEAUTY Il have come to the con-
clusion il man, or woman either, wish
es to realize the full power of personal
beauty, it must be by cherishing noble
hopes and purposes /; by having some
thing to do, aud something to live for,
which is worthy Of humanity and
which, by expanding the capacities Of
the soul, gives expansion and symme-
try to the body which contains it,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

TIE Shoe and Leather Reporter
of Boston, which is the official
jou rnal of the trade, i'm speaking
OF ne progress of the business i'm
b. ,timore, thus refers to the job
biz z houses of Baltimore, and we
are glad to note that the firm of
Gu roll, Adar5 & Co., of which
eur fellow townsman John +.
Staub, Esq, is member, stands
at the head of the trade. The Re
porter says:
1.-The shoe jobbing houses are
nearly forty in number, doing a
business of from 100000 TO $780,
600 each. Many of them are quite
wealthy, and no class of buyers
stand higher in the Boston market
than those from Baltimore. Car
roll, Adams 4 Co. and Tucker,
Smith Co. do the largest business.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The axe and pick handle works
ear Fits foundry, get out in the
ugh about $50 dozen handles
daily,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Never put a particle of soap about
your silver if you would wish it to
retain its original luster. When it
wants polish take a piece of
heather and whiting and rub hard.
The proprietor of one of the oldest
silver establishments in the city
of Philadelphia says that "house
keepers ruin their silver by
washing it in soapsuds, as it
makes it look like pewter"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The garden seed men have been
a around and store windows are full
Of Briggs, Buisis, Wrights and
Shakers.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Praying costoms' are advertised
by fashionable modiste in paris.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Sassalra@, cherry bark and Sar-
saparlla roots ought now be max
ing their appearance IN our mar
ilets
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

Only two more months for
oysters.
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The widest temptations must sh 'rt-
ly have an end, the iercest fame must
burn out for want Of fuel; the most
bitter cup, when drank to the dregs,
will trouble thee no more These thir gs
are temporal, and hasten while speak,
to pass away; but the hope, which is
unfading eternal heavenly,is visible to
the inward eye little while. Bear up
in the cause of Immortality filthy trial
is intolerable, it will so much the
sooner have an end. The heart may
break, but thy good angel points to
heaven, and One greater than the angels,
will ere long fulfill his promise Be
thou faithful unto death. and | will
give thee crown Of life Bishop
Heber.
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EXPERIENCES.

The worlds false my son; say,
Friends are but lovers Of a day
They know Us while thesan is bright.
But where are they when comes the
night?
Beauty is but afainbo@ cheat,
With colors false rs they are fleat.
Il real beauty thou wouldst End;
Go seek itiu the cultured mind
Youths but a sunbeam, aeeting fast,
Scarce seen or priced until its past;
Pleasure ti- but q shallow stream;
Joy-a fash, q metoors beam
Love but a lor'd, short-lived fame.
Inwrought with bitterness and pain;
True love ne selda ever find
The Christ-like love to All mankind
Glory, honor, riches, faae,
Each Is but an empty name,
0ftgained with bitterness aud string
giles,
And vanishing like empty bubbles
"Oh, my father" the young maperiea.
"You've seen the world Oh ts dark
side;
For me it wears 4 dazzling hue.
Its beauiy's real. It's friendship true,
The father saw twas vaia 10 preach
Experience alone can teach
$50, learn. my son, in that hard
school
Where each onceproves himseIfa fool
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28
HEAT AND DISEASE.

During the reheating of the fur
naces in an iron establishment in
England, says the British Journal
of Science, the men worked when
the thermometer, placed so as not
to be influenced by the radiation Of
heat from the open door, marked
120 degrees. In the Bessemer pits,
the men continue a kind oflabor re-
curing great musclar effort at 40
degrees. In some ofthe operations
ofglass- making, the ordinary sum
mer working temperature is con-
siderably over 100, and the radiant
heat to which the werkmen are
subject far exceeds 112 degrees.
In a Turkish bath, the shampooers
continue four or five hours at time
in g moist atmosphere at tempera-
lures ranging from 105 to 10 de-
grees. In enamel works, men la
Dor daily in heat of over 200 de-
grees. On the Red Sea steamers,
the temperature of the stoke hole
is las degrees And yet in none of
these cases does any special form
or type Of disease develop itself.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

II won't be long before the
women and hens will want to be
scratching in the garden.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-28

The discoloration of pearls from use
is accounted for in this manner If the
section of a pearl is examined it will be
found that it is formed of layers of cells,
the centre being similar to the pith of
wood, which if kept in contact with the
skin, absorbs the perspiration' which
being acted upon by the air, turns black
ish. Soap or any other greasy substance
will injure pearls in similar manner
by being absorbed Pearls cut in half
turn quicker than whole ones. The
reason some keep their color longer than
more minute.