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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21
GENERAL NOTES.

1t is proposed to convert the
tomb of Augustus, at Rome, into
q theatre.
The annual number Of persons
convicted of serious crimes i'm En-
gland shows steady diminution.
The Russian Empire, according
to recent survey, includes 4v0, 600
geog raphical square miles.
The sweepings of the rooms In
the British mint last yoar con-
tanned Sill, 476 worth of the preci-
Gus meals.
A "looking-glass Bible" Is the
latest subscription book. Needless
to say that young ladies are among
its most enthusiastic canvassers
Experiments in the new opera
house at Paris seem to show that
1t | acoustically defective, and that
the echo is so we'll developed that
encores need never be calied.as they
will always come of themselves.
Captain Tyler, the English ex-
pert who examined the Erie Rail-
road, estimates the cost of the
change of gauge on that road at
IS, 500, 900, the Improvement of
gradients at $4,000, 900, and new
depots 100000.
The Turner'S Company in Lon
don, one of the most ancient ofthe
city guilds, is making itself practi-
cally useful by offering prizes to
workmen and apprentices for the
best specimens OF hand work.
Most Of the city companies are only
noted for the excellence OF their
periodical dinners.
Different explanations are given
of the fire which broke out in the
house of Count Won Arnim's mo-
ther-in-law when the police were
searching 1t. One allegation Is
! hat Policeman threw down the
ashes Of lis pipe on some combus-
tibic material. Perhaps, however,
the lady In desperate hurry,
burned some important papers her
self.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21
FRUIT AS a MEDICINE

The worst case of dyspepsia can
be cured without the least particle
of medicine, simply by eating no
thing in which lard is an ingredi-
ant, using butter sparingly, eating
bread made of unbolted flour, and
making free use of fruits, especial
~ apples. In fact on the depar-
ture of winter, most people would
be much better off if they ate meat
not much oftener than once or
twice a week, and used fruits
and vegetables instead. Pork and
lard are the great promoters of dys-
pepsia and fevers, and bilious dis
eases are fed by keeping our bodi-
ly heat of mid-winter through June
July August and September, by
never changinS our diet from the
heavy meats of January. An emf
nent French physician says that
the decrease of dyspeptic and bill
lious affections in Paris, is owing
to the increased consumption of
apples--a fruit, he maintains, which
is an admirable preventive and ton
lie, as.well as very nourisbing and
digestive article of food. The Pa
risians devour one hundred mil
lions Of them every winter, and we
do not doubt that these state
ments are perfectly correct. In
fact, instances have come under our
own observation where fresh fruit
had an immediate effect in check
ing bilious tendencies in indiviGu-
ais, and we have heard of whole
districts where bilious diseases be-
ing entirely cured by using
the fruit crop. Fruit-growers may,
therefore, count on a constantly
increasing demand for the products
of their orchards and gardens, as
the health giving properties OF
fruit become known.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21
It was at Williamsville, Iowa,

1t was at Williamsville, Iowa,
that six young men recently went
out 10 serenade the belle OF the
town. They had practiced for
weeks on the violin, the flute, the
majestic guitar, the soul stirring
accordson, and the plaintive banjo.
They waited until late at night, 50
that the fair one might be wrap
ped in dreams when the sound OF
their music should break upon her
ear. When they reached the
house, the hour being late, they
were tired, aud they discoursed
their concord of sweet sounds
while sitting on the sidewalk with
their feet in the gutter. They
played until flowers were thrown
to them from the window, and
they then undertook to rise and
go homeward. Curiously enough,
no man rose up, but each looked
at his neighbor with countenance
ofsilent horror. Then one by one
they broke into subdued blasphc-
my, and presently a sound as OF
rending garments was heard, and
the young men fled madly away
Next morning those who passed.
that way beheld the wrecks OF SIX
pairs of tlowsers adhering to the
and felt a new respect
for the Inventor of tar pavements.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

KILLED BY HIGHwAYMEN.--
About dusk last night, as farmer
named Gotthard Wales was dri-
wing to his home, at Lcwrey's
run. Penn, and at a point about
two miles from Allegheny City,
he was set upon by two men, shot
and robbed. The wounds are pro-
nounced fatal.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21
PRAYING FOR HIS MURDERER

On October Oath last Joseph Rob-
bins, bridge Waterman at Kaskas-
kla river Indians, on Vandalla-
railroad was murdered, and Nath-
an Burgess, aneighbor, was ar
res ed and the evidence against
him was so strong that he made
the following confession ~ knew
the Vandalla pay-car had passed
that afternoon. and had paid Rob-
bins his months wages. / got a
shot gun and went to the bridge.
AS approached the watch house
/ saw, through the window, Rob-
bins sitting inside. His shoulders
and head only could be seen. I
raised the gun and fired. j then
i esitated few minutes, to listen
If the report of the gun had arous-
en- any one. / then went up to
the watch house door and found
Robbins on his knees, praying /
plainly heard him say: 'Oh, God,
have mercy on the one who did
this spare him, for jesus sake.'
/ was Mortified, and turned
and RAM didn't know where. i
did not enter the house, not touch
the door. His words haunt me
STILL" The amount for which Rob-
bins was murdered was $31 Co.
There is great excitement in Fay
cite county and threats are made
of lynching Burgess.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

Westminster Abbey Is admirably pro-
tected against the ravages Of fire BY the
recout construction OF tank capable of
holding 1900 gallons of water. This
. situated 10 the southwest tower at
height Of 160 feet from the ground;
from it radiate pipes that supply hy-
drants and hose at various points
throughout the edifice
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

Several persons in Norwalk, Conn,
have died, and others are sick from drink
ing the water ola well into which
currents from kitchen cesspcol had fill
tered. The soil was loose. porous gravel
and the poison easily made its way into
the well.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21
Medicines &c.,
WILLIAM DORSEY,
DRUGGIST
NO. 16 NORTH QUEEN ST.

Having remodeled his old stand, re-
snectfully calls the attention ofthe pub
lie and his customers to full supply of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Fancy Goods &c, now
on hand, to which fresh supplies ere
constantly being ADDED. He being de-
termined to sell nothing of an inferior
quality solicits portion of the public
patronage, and takes this occasion to
return thanks for past favors. Pre-
hriptions carefully dispensed at all
hours. July low 1y.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

Mr.. James A. Fronde's first book,
published in 1877, and entitled the
Shadows Of the Clouds" is SO thor
onghly suppressed that not a copy can
be found in any public library or book
store in England or America. Il has
mysteriously disappeared from every
library in London that had it, inclu-
ding the British Museum.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

Some time ago penny savings bank
association was established in Liverpool.
Weekly returns Of its transactions are
pablishep, and we find from the latest OF
hese reports that in the last week no
less sum than 5000 was received. The
Eewsboys avail themselves Of it very
LARGELY.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

Long Branch is happy at the bright
prospects for the early completion o.
her new all rail route to New York. Ise
read is to be under the management Of
the New Jersey Central Railroad, and
will put Long Branch into close COM
munication with New York.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

The death is announced Of Mr.. Hen
~ Langdon Childe, the inventor Of dis'
solving views. Mr.. Childs belonged 70
. family OF painters.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

He is good divine who. fellows bis
own instructions.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21
WANTED,
$50 CORDS
Rock O9k Bark.
A ,ril 10, 'it-IwG&lyw
NEW FURNITURE WARE
ROOMS.
A. KOGELSCHATZ,
c. BIN Il IT, A X f. r

Would respectfully inform the citizens Of Martins
ourg and Berkeley county, that he has just opened
mis- new
FURNITURE WAREROOMS, onQueen st.
Four Doors North of the Express Office,
where he is prepared 10 furnish in order every
ticie in the line Of business at Baltimore prices.
Chamber Sets, Dining Sets. Parlor Sets.
Kitchen Sets, &C., &c.
will be found in every style to suit the wants and
tast - OF customers.
walall kindsnat, genuine and imitation. Mahogany
Cherry and can be Of Furniture furnished to order
cheaper than TAKIhad elsewhere.
UNDER In TING In all it's Departments.
Collins hnshedo thee very latest style. Will attend
funerals TX Of Cemeteries. on short notice.
FURNITUR wo all kinds repaired in the best
style ofns rkmanship, at low rates.
Call and exami my work, and learn ny prices
sHa am sure yeu IN b suited. TApl. Les
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

The frequent reports that circum-
stances have converted the Presi-
dent to the initiation side of the
currency question are positively
denied by q despatch from Wash
ington, which undoubtedly has an
official inspiration. Not only does
he stand by the sound doctrines
enunciated in his veto Of the orig
inal currency bill passed by the
last Congress. but he expects at this
session to take further occasion to
speak in favor of such legislation
rs will most speedily bring about
4 return to specie payments. TIL
conversion oil Grant into an infia-
ZIONIST Is to be credited to the New
York Republic, whose mistake in
this connection seems to indicate
that not even an "organ" can be
eternally correct. Secretary Bris-
tow also denies the soft imps ach-
msnt of being an advocate of I'M
limited rag money.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-21

THE CORNER IN BUTTER.--Rain
commenced falling this morning
about nine o'clock, and has con-
tinucd all day. 1t comes in time
to check the damage from drought
to the country round about, and
to replenish the sources of our
water supply, which, both here and
in Brooklyn, were beginning to
run low. 1t has been stated in
some quarters that the drought had
been successfully used by sDecula-
tors in the butter markt to bull
tho price; but the fact is, the ad
vance that has taken place In
prices within the few weeks past is
due not to any lack Of fodder, pres
ent or prospective, but simply to
the farmers holding back supplies
in the expectation Of obtaining
prices much higher than current
quotations. In this they have
been partially successful, but the
indications now are that If the
"hoarding" process is persisted in
they will be BADLY taken mn
y. Cor. Philadelphia Ledger, 9th.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Ayers
Cherry Pectoral,

For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooping-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma.
and Consumption.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
.Retter Takes Sheep. Too..,

A valuable friend and able farmer,
about the time the temperance reform
was beginning 10 exert a healthful in-
fluence, said TO his newly-hired man:
Jonathan, L did not think to men
tion to you when / hired you that L
shall try and have my work done this
year without rum. How much must |
give you to do without?'
"Oh," saiG Jonathan, "I don't care
much about it; you may give me what
you please"
"Well, J" said the farmer. 81 will give
you sheep in the fall if you do with
out rum"
agreed"
Father, will you give me sheep
too, if / do without rum" then asked
the elder son. g-s
Yes, you shall have a sheep ifyou
do without
The youngest son then said:
Father, will you give me sheep if
I will do without?'
'Yes, Chandler, you shall have a
sheep, alsO.'
Presently Chandler, speaks again:
'Falher, hadn't you better take a
sheep, also"
The father shook his head, heshardly
thought that he could give uD the crit
ter yet, but the appeal came from
source not easily TO be disregarded;
and the result was, the demon rum
was thenceforth banished from the
premises, to the great joy and ultimate
happiness to all concerned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Driving Fruit.

Dried fruit of good quality seldom
fails to command remunerative prices
in cosmopolitan markets, as it bears
expectation well, while large qCanti-
ties are used for home consumption.
The secretary of the California Agricul-
tural Society, recently read valuable
paper upon the failure of sun-dried
fruits, both for expectation and home,
excellent and sensible hints for those
of our readers who have surplus of
fruit, which they cannot dispose of in
| its natural state. Owing to tire climate
popularity of North America, sun-dried
fruit is, in nine out of ten, failure,
even in the dry sunny atmosphere of
California, a fact to which our practi-
cal persons will bear witness who have
made fruit drying business.
Whenever frait is dried in the sun it
is exposed to Insects, which deposit
more or less eggs upon it. Ii the eli
mate be cold, as in the Atlantic States,
the cold weather sets in so early that
these eggs are not hatched out in au-
tumn, and the fruit is usually consul
med before the following spring, the
consumers ignorant of the fact of hav-
ing eaten with it millions of insect
eggs, which become animated with
life as the warm weather approaches;
if any fruit remains, these eggs hatch
out before the approach of autum, and
often destroy the fruit before it is re-
quired for consumption, and always in
jure it. Much sun-dried fruit which has
been shipped to foreign ports has been
ruined before reaching its destination,
and when sold nearer home has been
returned to the farmer. Therefore,
oven-dried fruit is the most reliable,
cleanly and wholesome and healthy;
economy and policy all require that
the old method of drying fruit be aban-
doned, unless it can be. subjected to-
some process by which the insect may
be destroyed. Fruit dried by artificial
means, if carefully watched, is alwaysI
more wholesome and palatable, and
where it is designed to prepare for the
home or foreign markets, patent ov-
ems for the purpose should be used,
which may be so arranged as to pre-
vent burning, and which will cause
the juices ofthe fruit to dry rapidly,
and thereby impart a finer and more
natural flavor, since the process of dry
ing is quickly accomplished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

c. TROLL d Son have just received
from the manufacturers full line OF
Boots and Shoes. seps-2.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
) Insect-Eating Birds.

All birds, especially the smaller
kinds, are insectiverous. Those that
feed upon fruit or seeds vary their diet
with. insects, and in the spring of the
year, when fruits and seeds are not tO
be found, they feed wholly upon in
sects. The birds that commonly dc
this are the robin, sparrow, black kbird
cedarbird, bobbolink, thrust, chewink
or towhee bunting. But with large
number of birds insects are their entire
food. The bluebirds feed upon the
young grasshopper, the Larvae of the
wire-worm, all moths and millers, and
hunt their food mostly upon the
ground.
The kingbirds take most of their food
on the wing and pursue the caterpillar,
moth and other winged insects with
unceasing assiduity. The honey-hee is
favorite food of this bird, and there
fore is disliked by the tee-fancier.
The peNeo subSists in the same man.
ner as the kingbird. The oriole or
haDgbird searches among the branches
of the trees and grape-vines, feeding
upon the grape-worm, canker-worm,
and a great variety of worms and in
sects. He will peck open the young
pea-pOds and sometimes does much
damage in this way. Swallows take
their TODD on the wing; it consists of all
the small winged insects, thehouse-fiy,
and all insects troublesome to cattle
moths, mosvuitoes and such like game,
they are most useful birds.
All the tribe of fy-catchers pursue
their game upon and through the trees
and vines, and will eat great variety
of worms end winged insects.
The robins favorite food is the COM
mon angle-worm, a worm that does no
haf m to vegetation, and ae the robin is
an eXperi fruit-eaterit reduces lis claim
among the useful birds. The thrust,
catbird, cheWink or towhee bunting,
like the robin, are expert fruit eaters,
but subsist on insects until the berries
are ripe, when they trke TO them almost
entirely.
The crow feeds largely upon grass
hoppers and crickets in the latter part
of summer and autumn. The cucsoos
destroy great number of the large
millers and butterflies, but do not ir-
habit cultivated fields, living mostly in
thick woods. All the varieties of the
woOdpecker live upon The larvae of in
sects, ants, spiders, ETC.; they are most
useful birds. The chickadeedee be-
longs to this tribe, and hunts for the
eggs and small larvae continually
through theyear. Although most of
the feathered tribe will eat insects,
there are some kinds If insect they
will not feed upon, and unfortunately
they are the kind most troublesome tOI
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10
Keep Ammonia i'm the House.

No hOusekecper should he without q
bottle of spirits Of Ammonia, for beside
It's medical value il is ihvaiuahis fn'
household purposes. 1t is as useful a.
soap, and its cheapness brings IL with
in the reach of all. Put telsDoon;ul
of ammonia to a quart Of warm soap
suds, dip in q flannel cloth, and wipe
of the dust and iiy-speck-, and SEE fuI
yourself how much labor It will save.
No scrubbing will De needed. 1t viii
cleanse and brighten silver wonderful
ly; TO pint of suds mix a te4spOonfui
OF spirits, dip in your silver spoons
forks, DC, rub with brush and polish
with chainois skin.
For washing mirrors and windows
it is very desirable; put a few drops Of
ammonia or piece of paper, and il
will readily take off every spot or fin
ger mark on the glass. 1t will take out
grease-spots from every fabric; put OF
the ammonia nearly clear, lay blOtting-
paper over the place, and press hot
hat-iron on it for few moments. a
few drops in water will clean laces and
whiten them as well, also musiins
Then it is most refreshing agent at
the toilet table; few drops in a basin
water will make better bath than
pure water, and if the skin is oily, il
will remove all glOssiness and disagree
able Odors. Added to fOOt-bath ii en-
tirely absOrbs all noxioas smell, so Of
ten arising from the feet IN warm
weather, and noting IS better FIR
cleaning the hair from dandruff and
dust.
For cleaning nair and nail-brushes il
is equally good. Put teafpoenful of
ammonia into one pint of water, and
shake the brushes through the water.
=. hen they look white rinse them in
water, and put them in the sunshine,
or in warm place, TO dry. The dir
tiest brushes will come out of this bath
white and clean. For medical purpo-
ses it is unrivaled. For the headache
it is desirable stimulant; frequent
inhaling of its pungent odors will often
entirely remove catarrh colds. There
is no better remedy for heartburn and
dyspepsia, and the aromatic spirits of
II ammonia is especially prepared for
these troubles. Ten drops of it in a
wine wineglass are often great relief.
The spirits of ammonia Can be taken
in the same way, but it is not as pal
atable.
In addition to ali these uses the effect
of ammonia on vegetation is beneficial.
Ifyou desire roses, geraniums, fnchias,
&C., TO become more fiourishing, you
can try it upon them by adding five or
six drops to every pint of warm water
you give them, but don't repeat the
dose Oftener than five or six days, lest
you stimulate them too highly. So be
sure and keep large hottie of it in the
house, and have glass stopper for it,
as it is very evanescent, and also inju-
rious TO eOrks.-EXchauge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10

From Scribners Magazine
The Old Barns Tenantry.
BY b. F. TAYLOR.

The erooster stalks on the hangers ledge,
He has tail like a cimetar's edge,
A marshal's plume on his afghan neck,
An admiral's stride on his quarter deck,
He rules the roost and walks the bay,
With dreadful cold and Turkish way
Two broadside fires with his rapid
wings
This sultan proud, of line of kings
One gutteral laugh, four blasts of horn
Five rusty syllables rouse the mourn!
The Saxon lambs in their wooden tabs
Are playing school with the a, b, abs:
A, e! 1, o! All the cattle spell
Till they make the blatant vowels tell,
5 And half-laugh whinny fills the stalls
When down in the rack the clover falls.
A dove is waltzing around his mate,
Two chevrous black on his wings of
slate,
And showing off with wooing note
The satin shine of his golden throat
1t is Ovid's "Art of Love" re-told
In binding fine of blue and gold!
All, the buxom girls that helped the
boys,
The nobler Helens sf humber Troys-
As they stripped the husks with rust.
ling fold
From eight-rowed corn as yellow as
gold,
By the candle-light in pumpkin bowls,
And the CLEANS that showed fantastic
holes
In the quaint old lanterns tattooed tin,
From the hermit glim set within;
By the rarer light in girish eyes
As dark as wells, or as blue as skies.
I hear the laugh when the ear is red,
l see the blush with the forfeit paid,
The cedur cakes with the ancient twist,
The cider cup that the girls have kissed;
And I see the fiddler through the dusk
AS he twangs the ghost Of "Money
Musk"
The boys and girls in double row
Wait face to face till the magic bow
Shall whip the tune from the violin,
And the merry pulse of the feet begin.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-09-10


The tent caterpillar, the late caterpillar
or Palmer worm, and all the hairy cat
erpIllars, the oak-w0rm, both kinds of
the squash-bugs, rose-bug, current and
wire worms.
The cut-worm and white grub or
ia!v OF the May beetle are down in
the earth too deep for the birds to get
them, as none Of the wild birds ever
scratch 10 any depth in the soil. The
ohi scratching birds are the quail and
partridge, and they rarely come into
cultivated fields To scratch for insects.
The quail hunts through the stubhle
!0r grain, acting the part Of The cleaner.
The crow viii dig with his stout bill
to some depth, but not deep enough to
yet at the grub-worm. They NAV Oc-
cisionally find the cut-wnrm early in
the morning, before it has retreated
beneath the sOil.-Our Dumb Animals.