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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

a young minister, somewhat dis
tinguished for self-conceit, having
failed disasterously before a crowded
audience, was thus addressed by an
aged brother: If you had gone into
that pulpit, feeling as you do now on
coming out Of that pulpit, you would
not have felt on coming out of that
pulpit as you did when YOU went up
into that pulpit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

Happiness comes and goes with the
return of spring and Il boy no sooner
finds where the preserve jar is hidden
than hiss mother totes it away to an
other corner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

An Irishman, arriving in this coun-
try, took fancy to a Yankee girl,
and wrote to his wife Dear Nora,
these melancholy lines are TO inform
you that | died yesterday, aud I hope
you are enjoying the same blessing
| recommend you to marry Jerry
O'Rourke and take care Of the chill
dren. From your atfectionate hus-
band till DEATH"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

A young lady writing on the sub
ject of kissing says: Il should quite
as left have a good kiss as a new
cashmere And we would quite as
lief-if not liefer-give it to her.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

At little gathering the other
evening, somebody asked man if he
was fond Of an opera. He said he
was, passionately. He always liked
that part where the lady rides around
and Jumps through the hoops.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

THAT was very greedy Of you,
Tommy, to eat your little sisters part
of the cake p "You told me, ma, l was
always to take her part" said Tommy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

1t is an extraordinary fact that
when people come to what is called
high words, they generally use low
language.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05
CHANGE OF TINE
WESTERN MARYLAND L. ROAD


NN and after Sunday, Nov, 81, 1873,
" Passenger Trains will run as fol-
lows:
LEAVE MECHANICSTOWN
For Baltimore and Westminster at S:13 A.
NJ, and 3:51 p. NJ.
For Frederick at S:13 A Nj and 3:57 p NJ
For Hagerstown, Williamsport and Mar
tinsburg at 11:27 A NJ and 1:0S p NJ
ARRIVE MECHANICSTOWN
From Baltimore and Westminster at 1l:27
4 NJ and .7:0S Z NJ
From Frederick at 1l:27 \ NJ and 7:0S
PM.
From Martinsburg, Williamsport and
Hagerstown at 8l3 A NJ and 3:57 p NJ.
}. NJ. HOOD,
Gen'l Manager.
i. II. GRISWOLD,
Genl Ticket Agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

A PIoUs father entered saloon
with horse whip one night last week,
and found his son playing eucher. He
tanned the young mans jacket and
sent him home, and then sat down and
finished the eas.e lia:c.t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

Two sons Of Erin shoveling sand
on hot Gay, storped to rest, and ex-
changed views on the labor question.
Pat this is mighty hard work we're
at" 1T is, iDdade, Jimmy but
what kind Of work is it you'd like if
We could get it p "Well, said the
other, leaning relectively on his shov-
ell and wiping the perspiration
with the back Of his hand; " for q
nice, easy, clane business, | think l
would like to be bishop"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

COUNTY OFFICERS:
Ch~f Judge-IIen. X. |. Bowie
.Assoctules-Hons. John a Lynch and w.
V. Bouic.
States .Attorney--John c. Mottcr.
Cl.rk of Circuit Court-rhomas Cor
such.
.Sherif:-John Swcadner.
Audttor-Frcd'k. J. Nelson.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

a BOTHERED DARBEY.-A Eicks-
burg negro applied to a citizen the
other day, for little advice, asking
Mr.. Thompson, would you lend
Cuff Jones forty dollars il you was
me
"Well, what security can he offer 81
"a morgidge."
"a mortgage. Why, what has lie
got to lnortgage' =
"Dat's what bodJers me, Mr..
Thompson. | know he don't own
muffin bud the duds on his back"
"Well, then, how can he give a
mortgage ?'
Oats de queshun, Mr.. Thompson.
No, he can't do it, and Ise made up
my mind dat be cant have the
money unless he gives me his note ob
hand"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-05-05

Job Work-CASu ON DELIVERY
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Hints for Homo Use.

RATs.-A handful of fresh chic
ride Of lime sprinkled in rat holes
will keep them away for months.
For beetles or reaches rnix equal
parts of brown sugar and Indian
meal with Paris green.
To CLEAN ALABAsTEB.-Wash
with soapsuds; il stained, white
wash the stains; lot the whitsw~sh
remain on several hours.
Jelly-mOlds should DO washed
with the white Of an egg to insure
clean impression. Dipping in
hot water spOils the sharpness oil
outline.
To Cook COLD MEAT.-Put the
meat into q chopping bowl, cut IL
fine, season it with salt, pepper,
and a little onion; add half pint
of drawn butter. Fill tin bread
pan two thirds full cover 1t over
with mashed potato which has
been sailed and has milk in it; lay
bits OF butter over the top and sci
it into an oven for fifteen or TWEEN
ty minutes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Child MilliOnaires.
Ne,o York Letter

The simultaneous death of Mr..
and Mrs. w. r. Garner leaves
three little orphan girls to the
tender mercies of their guardians.
These children are aged respect
lively eight, five and three, and
undoubtedly the richest children
of tender age In the world. They
are estimated to be worth $1,000
600 each, and if their property is
judiciously managed, they will, at
their majority, be worth greater
fortunes still. There is child
present in a private boarding
house with her guardian at Sara
toga who is the sole heir to 81 500
600. She is the only grandaugh-
ter of a millionaire. Her mother
was also an only child, and inher-
tied the whole Of her fathers es-
tate. Tho child's father was de-
barred by her guardian from hand
ling any portion of the income be-
longing to his child, but was al
lowed an income, 80 that no could
travel In Europe and crafty his
dissi patated habits without infiu-
encing his child. Among the
child-portraits at Mera's on Broad
way isthat ofa boy whose yearlyin-
come, now paid to his guardian, is
nearly $50, 900. His guardian is a
bank president, man Of the
strictest integrity, who predicts
that when this boy (now ten years
Old) arrives at his majority, his in
come will be at least 100000 per
nnnum.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Brine for Bathing the Feet
OfHOrseS.

A correspondent writing to the
Practical Farmer, In relation to
the use of salt and lime for bath
ing the feet OF horses, says / have
tried strong brine on fuundered
or hoof-bound horses, and with
good results / made a solution
Of salt and applied it three times
day by washing the legs and
pouring upon the bottom Of the
feet, and holding them up a fay
minutes TO let il strike it. l ac-
count for il in this way. Salt will
attract moistures from tho atmos-
phere. which keeps the feet moist.
Salt operates nearly like grease
upon the foot. The foot becomes
soft, yet pliable. Like a chunk Of
wood saturated with salt or brine,
is tough and yet moist. Thus it
is with . horses foot. Here let
me odd that the practice of rasping
a cracked hoof to tougher it is all
folly. Apply brine, and you will
effect 4 cure. A horse that is driven
upon q hard road Is liable to get
stiffened. / have seen horses
driven upon our own plank reads
a few days get lame. / reasoned
to myself as to cause, and adopted
the use OF brine as remedy,
which proved effectual.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
BroYitY.

Brevisy is lost art but 1t is the
fault of time that writer's and
speakers cannot be brief. There is
too much to say, because too many
thinga have happened since the
world started. In the beginning
Adam and Eve could talk a. con-
ciseiy a. tho ten commandments.
There were ne OLD Greek frauds to
quote from, no precsGisAts, NO re-
msMbrancs On the part Of Adam
Of his mothers cooking. With
the flrst couple brsvity was the
soul and body Of wit, and there
were NO words to waste, and moth
ing bat plain business to do.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

Nervousness is one of the prices
we have 20 pay for ciyilization;the
nervous savage il a being unheard
or For this disorder, which is
partly OF mental and partly of bod
lily nature, relief is sought in va
rious ways, and among these we
may place the employment OF mar
cotics. The temporary relief af-
forded by these drugs is very apt
to lead those who suffer from ner.
vous sensations 10 put too much
trust in and resort too frequently
to them. In the long run they
prove most destructive to health
Their use has of late become 80 FREE
quent as to threaten society with
serious evil. 1t has been boldly
contended that choral Is to be
found in the work-boxes and bas-
kets OF nearly every lady in the
west end OF the metropolis, ''to
calm her nerves" No doubt this
is an exaggeration, but 1t is a fact
that New York choral punch had
become an institution scarcely a
year after the introduction ofchlo-
raj into medical practice, and now
it turns out that Germany-'sober,
orderly ,paternally-ruled Germany
has such thing as morphia di-
sease spreading among its popu-
lation. The symptoms are not un-
like those Of opium eating. Elk.
perience suggests that persons suf-
fering from this disease should at
once be deprived Of the drug. The
willfulness and liability to.relapse,
however ARE SO great that it is said
that only about Is per cent have
been sesa to recover in a large Sc
ries Of cases From Cassells
Magazine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Business Reviving.
TFrOs, the Boston Globe.

Il tOyt UtC IIOOtcft 0oVONsJ
The activity in cotton and wool
en- goods continues, yet at the pre-
sent prices manufacturers are sim.
ply covering the cost Of prOduc-
ton, and a further movement up
ward will be necessary before q
profit can be realized. Raw cot
ton, az we'll as wool, is rising in
value, the former being two cents
per pound higher than it was three
weeks ago, when print cloths sold
for three and one-fourth cents per
yard. The market for print cloths
is gradually hardening, however,
Prints are also strong ut higher
prices, and prices will probably
advance sufficiently to compen-
safe for the rise in the raw mater
ial. 1t is stated that about IL per
cent OF the cotton spindles in New
England are new idle. Since the
depression in business it is pleas
ant to know that means have been
taken by those most interested to
seek new markets abroad for the
surplas Of cotton manufacturers.
and ia this respect there has been
good success, especially in South
America and Mexico. England
has for many years monopolized
the cotton trade in South Ameri-
lea, having shipped in the year
1874 alone $39, 200, 900 worth OF
goods, against 81, 1000 worth
cont BY the United States.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Matrimonial.

A number of amusing wedding
stories are floating around Just
now, Of which we give one. A
newly appointed justice Of the
peace-a Western man--was cali
ed on, soon after his accession TO
office, to marry a couple. He was
bachelor. and had never been to
wedding, and had no form book
to show just how to do the thing
properly. However there was 30
one else within so miles, who, as
he thought, could marry them, so
they determined so try, and hav-
ing an eye TO the main chance, he
looked out for his fee in novel
manner, as he did not expect to
receive a large one, and judging
from the mans appearance, felt
doubtful of getting any. He be-
gan by swearing the groom. Put
your right hand on the Bible. DO
you o!emnly swear that the owl
dence yon shall give in the case of
RobeIt Jones against Mary Smith,
shall be the truth, whole truth and
nothing but the truth, so help you
God! Kiss the book and pay me
the shilling" The groom, some
what surprised. id this, and the
squire proceeded: twill you take
Mary Smith to be your wife ?" II
will" "Will you provide for her,
give her good and suitable clothes,
and keep plenty of PROVISIONS in
the house, and will you take care
of her if she should be sick ?o II
will" The squire then proceeded
to swear the bride n the same
way, looking out for the other
shilling, and INTERCEPTED her as
to whether she would be good
and obedient wife, and take care
of his house, nurse him if he should
be sick, and take good care of the
babies. The bride blushed lit
tie at the last clause, but promised,
and the cratic justice said: 'The
court finds you married, and or
ders that the costs be paid by r.
Jones, Then you can CO." The
man grumbled a little at being
obliged to disburse money the
third time, but paid a dollar final
ly, and the couple departed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

A letter of DR.. Sears to the
Agent Of the Peabody fund in this
State, says that he can give the
State only IS, 900 this year, and re-
commend5 that this amount be
distributed am ns tho Graded
Schools Of the STATE, that have not
hitherto received any Of this fund
The Normal Schools Of the State
will receive no aid from this source
AS the Legislature has shown no
disposition to encourage them and
the Peabody Directory only pro-
pose to give one third az much as
the State gives.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Salaries of Monarchs.

The salaries of tho differsn
monarchs Of Europe are given ~
follows by German sratissican :
Alexander III, $9,152,000, or 325,.
600 a day Abdul Aziz .s9, 900, 900
or $4,000 a day /; Francis JOSEPH
$4,000, 900, or $l0,050 day ; Fred
erick William H., $4,000, 900. OF
SO, 200 a day Victor Emmanuel
s2.40O, 900, or 1920 day Leo
pold, 5000. 900. or $1,643 a day. In
addition to this salary, each OF
these individuals is furnished with
a dozen or more first-class houses
to live in without any charge for
rent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Getting His Courage Up.
lFrona the Boston Iranscript.l

From the Boston Transcript.
Jim was1hoeing in the garden
tho other morRing; that is, he had
his back against cherry tree and
ws9 lazily chepping at weeds and
vines together, hitting one when
ho missed the other. Along came
q boy tho samo age, and looking
over tho fence he exclaimed,
"Whnt, you woYking?" "Yaas,"
v,ao the reply. "HOeing up weeds
With the Thermometer at ninety
degrees in the shade ?" "Yaas."
After . shsrt period Of astonish-
mont the rev boy inquired, Jim,
how can christian parents expect a
boy to hoe and dig and rip up the
4 oil with the thsrmOmstsr away
Up sky high ?" "But I've either
got to hos or get licked" protested
Jim. Then, Jim, como on and
lst's 50 fishing, and you take the
licking. Fishing will last half q
d0y, anyhow, and . thrashing
doean't last over ten minutes" at
h1rts though" unused Jim. "Yes,
It hurts little, but just think how
we'll sit on the bank and make
thera big black bass boiler for
mercy all day long. Can't ysu
ctond az ranch 40 fish ?" Jimmy
thought no could; he hung his
hoo on q limb, crawled through
tho fence, and the weeds knew him
10 nero.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
% A LECTURE
ID TO YOUNG MEN.

Just Published IN a sealed enreloDe.
Price 6 cents.
A lecture on the nature. treatment and
radical cure Of Seminal Weakness, or
SPERMAToBRHoEA, induced by self
abuse, involuntary Emissions. 1mpo-
tency, Nervous Debility and Impedi-
ments to Marriage generally; Consump-
ton, Epilepsy ana Fits, Mental and
Physical Incapacity, ete.-By ROB
ERT j. WELL. M -,
author of the "Green Book" fc.
This wcrld-renowed author, in s
admirable Lecture, clearly proves rom
his own experience, that the awful con
sequences ofselt abuse may be effectual-
ly removed without medicine, and
without dangerous surgical operations,
bougies, instruments, rings or cordials;
pointing out mode of cure az once sim
pie, certain and effectual, by means of
which every sufferer, no matter what
his condition may be, may cure himself
cheaply, privately and radicalty.
This lecture will prove q boon 10
thousands and thousands.
Sent under seal, in plain envelope,
to any address, post paid on receipt of
six cents, or two postage stamps.
Address the Publishers,
f. BRUGMAN 81 SON,
III Ann ST., N Y, post Office box, 1889
Apl 8,76,1yv
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

A touching incident is reported
FROM Chattanooga. An utter stran-
ger called on q respectable farmer
last week and asked him if his
house. had not been robbed during
the war. The farmer replied that
it had. 81" said the stranger.
"wss one Of the mavauding party
thas did it. / took a little silver
locket." THAT lockst." said the
farmer, had been worn by my
dear child" Here it is" replied
the stranger, visibly affected, II
am rich; let me make restitution.
Here are twenty dollars for your
little son. He gave the farmer a
$50 bin and received $50 in change.
He then wrung the farmers hand
warmly and left. The farmer has
since dried his tears and loaded his
shot gun. The $50 bill wos a bad
one.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Tive Victims OF tho Opium
Habit.

Mrs Leland, of Ypsilanti, Mich,
who attempted suicide on Aug. 20,
and whose husband died ON Aug,
q iron the effects Of dose Of NOR
phine administered by her, fell in
fainting fit on August %, and
died within five Miautos. She
has hardly been in her rightmind
for some time past, ewing 10 the
excessive use OF opium.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

A SeTVant girl W@s arresteti in
New York on Saturday on 4
charge Of as,sultiDs her mis,ress
She stated in her defence that her
mistress "eane poking around the
kitcheR," which she considered ~
her exclusive dominion. There is
nothing like we'll regulated
household.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

If you suffer from indigestion for
one day after reading this, it win be
because you neglect to take DaCos-
ta's Radical Cure. Sold by all drug
gists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09
Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND BURK STREETS,
VIM. Rutledge, Proprietor

This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated and the present proprie
tor who assumed charge on the 1st 0
April, is now prepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat-
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers, all of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE TABLE will be we'll supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with q
choice variety Of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive Ostlers.
Myold patrons and the general pu b
is are invited to give mo a call.
April 7,-1y.-W
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Wonder .

have already been sold, and the demand
at the factory is still increasing, All
we ask is trial of the machine to prove
what we have said. Price $500, and
warranted for five years. Call and see
them at my store, Eas, burke street
the railroad bridge.
&A-Also a full line ofGroceries, Dry
Goods, notions, &c, continually on
hand. Country produce taken in ex-
change. s. ". WELSH.
All 7,'76, 1yw.
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1FoR TIE INDEPESpEsr.i
HYMN OF THE. HEART.

BY G. l.. G.
Sow the seeds OF Kindness,
Little words Of love,
Do the deeds Of kindness,
Little acts Of love.
Think the thought Of pureness,
Let them fill thy heart
Dare do right for truths sake,
Bravely bear thy part.
Then
Surely the seeds will ripen,
Surely the flowers will bloom
Surely they'll grow in sweetness,
Surely they'll breathe perfume.
Surely thy soul will drink it,
Surely thy soul will grow;
Nobler and purer in thought life,
Leaving darkness below.
Bursting the bonds that bind thee !,
Piercing the darkness through ;
Clearer and clearer thy vision,
Grows and fairer the view.
Till
Heaven will come to meet thee,
And from its courts above,
Angels will come to greet thee,
With whisperings of love.
n \ "
Surely there's life in living,
To pluck at sins fierce tooth,
To think and speak in kindness,
To think and speak the truth.
Berkeley county, w. Va, Aug. 25th.
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PATRONIzE HOME MANUFACTURES.
MARTINSBURG MARBLE
WORKS

WORKS.
We hereby announce to the public
that we have opened new marble
yard on Martin street and are prepared
to fill all orderf for work, such as
MONUMENTS, TOMBS, HEAD AND
FOOT STONES, MANTLES,
STATUES AND CARVING,
in all its branches, and all work in their
business.
All orders promptly filled, and at the
shortest notice, and all work warranted.
The best of Italian and American
marble always on hand.
We will deliver and put up stones in
part of Berkeley and adjoining coun-
ties, when desired
DIEHL & BRO.
april73.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

Trousers obtained on credit are
breeches of trust.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-09-09

HAVE just returned from the Eastern
i cities with a full line Of PRIME
WHlSKBY, which, being bought for cash,
csn sell low-from
Sl.50 To 30. PER GALLON.
All | ask is to call and see me and ex
anime goods before purchasing No per-
son can undersell me You will save
money BY calling All grades andbrands
on hand. FRED G.. WARNER,
Valley House, Queen Street,
jul3s, am harrisburg, W. Va
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GOOD NEWS =!
WASH DAY Nc l0NatR DREADED.

\ ERFECT Washing Machine
"A found at last. One that will do all
that it proposes to do. This machine
will do MORE WASHING, and do it
BETTER, in less time and with less Ia
Dor than any other machine in use. The
working of this machine is so easy that
child l0years old can use it. 10000 Of
ha
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REATTYPx AMOR

40 Send stamp for full Information
Price List, &C., &c. DANIEL r. BEATTY
Warrington, N. ].