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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
INIEGRITYAND INDUSTRY

In these days of defalcations, forge
ries and swindles of various kinds,
it would be well for us to note the
fact, that honesty and fair dealing,
coupled with perseverance and in
dustry, in business matters will be
rewarded with success, while dis
honesty and recklessness will finally
be exposed and bring ruin and mis-
cry to its yotaries. We see it in the
every day walks of life, in the exper-
fences OF men who have grown old in
business, as well as inthe experience
of those who deviated from the plain
and simple paths of straight-for-
wardness and industry and finally
launched in a sea of discontentment,
ruin and degration.
One thing is plain, and the sooner
we learn the lesson the better it
will be for all that if we as nation
would conduct all our business af-
fairs upon sound, honest principles,
there would be less of defrauding
than there is now, the confidence of
the masses of the people would again
be restored, business would resume
its wonted energy, and prosperity
and happiness would reign supreme
throughout the entire land.
1t is vain for US to think or hope
that the times will be materially
changed for good so long as the con-
fidence of the people is not gained,
and the only safe plan to restore that
confidence is to conduct all affairs, in
business, in the State, in the nation,
upon the principle of honesty and
fair dealing towards all. Extrava
gance and wild speculation have had
their time within the last ten years
and our sad experience is that they
cannot stand and must inevitably
fall. Let us all therefore go back
again to the plain and honest way of
our forefathers and we need no long
er complain of hard times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

Just now the State of New Jer-
sey appears to be the land from
which a new Minister to England is
to be selected. Senator Feelinghuy-
sen was offered the mission several
years ago, but declined, and now her
most eminent jurist, Cortlandt Par
ker, is mentioned as the coming
man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

farmer is putting in the seed. the
woods are redolents of the scent of
wild flowers, aD.d yet, the air is sug-
gestive OF ovcrcoats, wood fires and
winter Clothing. 1t seems to be a
mingllng OF December and May
But it will probably be warm enough
ere long, GRANGER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

WORCESTER, May AT the
ninth district republican convention
to-day Hon. A III Bullock and Hon.
George + Hoar, Of Wore hester, were
elected delegates to the national con-
vention.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
EAnInl Pedro.

OMAHA, NEB., May 1.-THE En-
peror of Brazil arrived from the west
at 5 O'Clock this morning and went
directly east.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

The following is mighty inelegant
for the New York Tribune, but it is
very expressive:
"That last speech of Mr.. Blaine
was a positive cruelty. 1t leaves
Sammy Smart and the rest of the
skunk-hunters in the horse pond"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

" Missing" "a charming poetic
fragment-by lady correspondent,
in another column.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

In all cases, except where takenfrom
the carriers, the money must accom-
pany the order for papers.
semittances may be made al our
risk By Express (charges prepaid), reg
istered letter, post office money order,
or draft, Address
INDEPENDENT PRINTING Go.
Martinsburg w Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

As valuable remedy for Dyspepsia
Sick Headache, Torpid Liver, and such,
Ike diseases we can recommend DR..
Bulls Vegetable Pills. They are for
sale by all druggists at 25 cents per box.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06

Plain people, who pay taxes land are
not much interested in the manu-
facture of political capital for parti-
IAN purposes, and the intrigues of
President making, are of the opin-
ion that Congress had better adjourn
and go home. If one day is devoted
to the real work and business of the
country, at least six is then fooled
away on matters looking to the build
ing up or breaking down of this
or that party or political aspirant.
The country is getting sick of it.
The people want practical legisla-
tion that will revive stagnated bust
ness and set the manufactures of the
country to work they are sick of
buncombe and pettifoging speeches,
explanations, Investigations, &C.,
that amount to just nothing at ali
when the end is reached.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-05-06
Delegates TO Cincinnati.

May LIST, 1876.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
PROSPECTS OF THE PEACH CROP.

A ASeaford, Delaware, correspondent of
the PhiIadelphia Ledger writes of date
April 81: The peach trees are now in
full bloom, and thousands of trees along
the line of the railroad present very
beautiful sight. The blossoms vary in
color. according TO the character of the
peach. the Estates Early" presenting
the most attractive appearance The
orchards commence near where the Del
aware canal crosses the railroad, and
from that point to a short distance below
Middleuown the trees look as if a good
crop of peaches would be gathered, if the
weather should continue favorable.
Below Middletown, there is strip of
land about three miles wide and seven
miles long, upon which the trees have
scarcely any blossoms No one can give
a satisfactory explanation as to the
cause of the blight. 1t is 80 marked,
that it affords a topic for general discus
sion among the peach growers. From
conversation with those who are faInil-
lar with the prospects of a peach crop
this season, We ascertain that in Sus-
sex county, and the lower part of Talbot,
Carolina, Dorchester and Somerset coun-
ties, in Maryland, there will be but few
peaches.
In New Castle, Del, and the upper
portion of Kent county. Del, and ia
Kent, Queen Ann's. Md. the prospect is
very fair. Though no general estimate
can be made at present, it is thought by
the best informed fruit growers that the
crop will reach 2,G0o. 600 or 5000, 600
baskets. There will not be SO many Of
''Hale's Early this season. the expert
ence of last summer having disgusted
many of the growers, and thousands of
trees of this variety Were pulled up and
other kinds substituted The new or
chards coming into bearing this season
look very promising, while the trees that
bore SO many peaches last year, and old
trees, are not doing so well.
There is fair prospect for large crop
OF Strawberries, one of the important
sources of revenue to hundreds in the
State. Last season eighty car loads per
day were frequently passed over the
road, each car containing S, 900 quarts.
The shipment of these berries from
points below Seafosd, will commence
early next month.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
gome, farm and garden
BRoaD.RIMNED WAGON WHEELS.

Owners or users of farm wagons and
car>s. the wheels of which are made
with narrow rims. have no adequate
idea of the amount of feed and flesh of
teams that would be saved IL the wheels
of their vehicles were provided with rims
three TO five inches broad. OF course,
where the ground is hard. no perceptible
advantage will appear in favor of broad
trimmed wheels Bat when hauling
manure over soft ground. or hauling
loads of grain and hay from fields where
the wheels sink only two or three inches
into mellow soil. if the rims of common
wagon wheels are four or five inches
broad on the periphery, a team will
draw fully one-third more per load than
il the rims were OF the usual width.
am accustomed TO keep only one
horse on my cattle farm, which does all
the teaining, plowing and other work
When the tillable land Is dry, the rims OF
wheels OF usual breadth would sink in the
soil four or five inches, even when the
Ioad would weigh only 200 to 500
pounds. If the rims were broader, the
reasoning is that the horse would be able
to draw nearly one half more per load
without exerting any more force. In
order TO put this conjecture to practic-
al test, ? purchased an old wagon for SO,
the spokes, hubs, exle-arms and springs
of which were nearly as good as when
new. A set of bent rims for the four
wheels were purchased in New York city
for 50. The rims were one and a half
inches deep by three and half broad.
The expenses of putting the new rims on
the old spokes were 81. Iron for the
new tire one-fourth of an irch thick by
three and half broad, cost S2.78. The
blacksmith asked 81 per wheel for set
ting the tire, which was an exorbitant
price. Paint, oil, and red drier, 81, so,
amounting in all to S2I,2S | did the
painting and made the box for the wag-
Otl ecll, MlltD &C DcNh wv
ing nothing.
On this wagon with broadrimmed
wheels the old horse will draw a ton of
coal or stone with the same force, to ap-
pearance, as he would take to draw ], 900
to /, 200 pounds on the other wagon, the
wheels of which have narrow rims.
When hauling muck from the bog mead
ow, he will take more and larger loads
than he can draw in the other wagon.
When passing over a soft ground where
bis feet sinks in the depth OF the hoofs,
the broad rims roll along over the sur
face as if there were no load on the wag
on. There is great advantage in bav-
ing the rims of farm wagons broad, say
four inches for two-horse wagons
CORES. Practical Farmer.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

How TO EMPLOY THE RAINY DAYS.
Is always question to the farmer.
While some saunter off to gossip at the
shop or store, Others make a more prof
liable use of the time. know farmers
that make more money ON rainy days
than dry ones. They do it bv spending
the time in library and workshop. The
farm and its buildings always furnish
abundant work for the shop. There are
gates to make or repair, implements of
all kind that need mendiDg. All of
which he can do rainy days, if he will
1t offers fine opportunity for him TO
cultivate his mechanical talent, which
saves the farmer many dollars of ex
pense. and perhaps as many unpleasant
trips to town or village in busy sea
sou, when the loss of half a day is also
the loss of many dollars worth of grass
or grain. Though at present there are
few farmers that have workshops fur
nished as they should be, yet we hope
ere long to find them every where, on
every well regulated honestead.-Indi-
ana Farmer
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

THE expenses of conducting "a farm is
about the same, whether it produce
much or little Ii costs as much to pro-
duce an acre Of corn that yields twenty
bushels, as one that yields one thousand
bushels. To raise one thousand bushels
of corn from ten acres is more profitable
farming than two thousand from thirty
or forty acres Farmers should seek TO
produce heavy crops, for there is where
the profit lies
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
TRAINS GOING EASr.
TRAINS sGossG WEST.

Alltrains run daily. Sundays excepted
Close connection made al Fremont witt,
trains on L. > x VI = Ry to and from all
points East and West.
At Burgoon with trains OF 7. T ERy
AT Fostoria Will! trains on Baltimore Pitts
buTgb & Chicago Ry.
At Lima with trains oa ID. NJ. sC.H.S ID
RR. to and rom all points South Also yiib
trains on P, III. Wa &. Ry 10 and from ali
points East and West
VII. ANDREWS. Gen. Ticket Agent
H BURGO0S, Receiver and Supt
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
VALUABLEINFoRMATION

BoSTON, December II, 1863.
.ientlemen-My only object in giving you
thi testimonial is to spread valuable informa-
ton. Having be- n badly afflicted with Salt
Rheum, and the whole surface of my ski be-
ing covered with pimples and eruptions, many
of which caused me great pain and annoyance
and knowing IL to be a blood disease took
many of the advertised blood preparations,
among Wnlcn was any quantity OF Sal sapartla,
without obtaining any benefit until / com
menced taking the VEGETINE, aud before /
had completed The first bottle / saw that had
got the right medicine Consequently / fol-
lowed on with ii until had taken seven bot
ties, when wa pronounced a well man and
my skin is smooIh b and entirely free from PIN
pies and eruptions. ] have never enjoyed so
good health before and l attribute il all TO the
use OF VEGETINE. To benefit those afflicted
with rheumatism, L will make mention also
of the VEG ETINE's wonderful power of curing
me CT this acute complaint, of which have
suffered so intensely.
CT TUCKER, Pas. ACT. Mich. c. R. r.
mar3lT4 60 Washington Street, Boston.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

A CORRESPONDENT of the country
Gentleman writes; | tried hellebore,
Paris green, aud various things, with
Indifferent success, but have found
nothing that will so thoroughly destroy
rose slugs as wood ashes. The ashes
may be sifted on early in the morning
while the leaves are damp, the branches
being turned over carefully. 30 tlat the
under sides of the leaves. to which the
young slugs cling. may get their fair
share of the siftiDgs.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
SpsriaI syIafire goiumT.
DYSPEPSIA! DYSPE PSIA!

That hydra-headed disorder, with its sad De
preston of Spirits, Sice Headache, 81 ur StOm
ach, Scalding Eruptions, Oppressive Fullness
Loss of Appetite, Wan, Wasted Appearance.
and Nervous Debility, all indicating imperfect
digestion and assimilation of food. and there
by lack of nutrition, SO necessary TO the sup
port of the bouy, can be effectually cured by
the use of HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITrERS
the favorite prescription of that eminent Ger
man physician. Christoph w. Hoofiand, oi
Langan-SaIza, Germany, the efficacy of which
won for him many marks OF distinction by
the crowned heads and nobility of Europe. II
tones the stomach to healthy action, regulates
the bowels arouses the torpid liver, promotes
natural perspiration. InvigorateS the nerves,
and restores all the functions of Nature 40 Wig
orous health. The efficacy Of this remedy =
daily acknowledged by the happy subjects o.
its treatment, who now enjoy robust, glowing
health.
HOOFLAND'S PODOPHYLLlN PILLS arc
recommended when a brisk purgative is re-
quiTed. They operate thoroughly, without
gripping. They are the best AEti-Bilious Pill
extant.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY d CO., PropTie
ors, Philadelphia. Sold by all Druggists.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

THE Germantown Telegraph says
Hen manure, where only a small auanti-
ty is gathered, is better adapted to the
growing of onions than anything we have
ever tried. Although a very powerful
manure, we have dosed our onion beds
liberally, and never saw any bur the
best results. When large quantities are
saved, it should be made fine, mixed
with two or three III, rs its bulk of gyp
sum, and applied 10 the corn hills at
planting time.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
COLUHBEIS. .srRENGFIEt.o . 1isrIN
nATE LINE
CTNCTNNATI TO COLUMBUS.
FIndiay Branch.

FIND..AY To CAREY.-Trsins leave FndIay
9 90 am -2Of m, arrive in Carey al l"Cu am,
500 pm
CAREY To FIEDLAY.-T TrainS leave Carey al
llIOan-,an : ~ pm arriving in Findlay at
- 90 am, ,aad 3 pm.
"NealS Nos and 10 ran Dolly. a.l O,hsT
trains daily eXsept ~ il.jsy.
ParloI Coaches on Ns3S : md betwe cen sam
dusky and Cincinnati si+skisg teaches on
Nos. and 10 between ~Sr GasEy 3ii:. t'Incin-
natl. Through Coaches on Nos. 3 IS Is and Ii,
hetweeEi >Sand1Sky am Columbus: o,i Nos Is,
IL. IS and is beIwee Columbus and Gincin
natl; ansi on E.sS - aO Il anG II between
BeIieinnfaiJe sId !'DlumbTS
The above times W.; as made a. far pTac-
ticaAe. bat not ga Ir2uis--s
t,HAS IL WAND SEEes Rfrnfrnt.
III. NJ. RROH loS. fieu'i Ticket Agt.
DEWITT &. BROWN. Gen'l Manager.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

PLANT WHITE CoRN.-t5entlemen
who have, during the present season,
purchased some thirty thousand barrels
of corn in this country. urge upon US the
propriety of advising the farmers to
plant white corn. They say it is not only
worth more in the market, but will yield
l5 per cent. more than yellow corn.
Yellow corn, they say, contains about
thirteen pounds cf cob to the bushel,
while white will average but little over
twelve pounds. They are satisfied that
the yield Is richer aud the cultivation
more profitable The information is
valuable TO farmers just now, as corn
planting time is near at hand, and it
would be well for them to avail them
selves of it.-coluHbas (No.) Herald.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

The Massachusetts, PiOuglman says
We think it is mistake TO wait till May,
and even, AS many do, late in that
month, before planting potatoes. They
ought to go Into the ground immediate
iy, both the early and the late varieties.
As the land becomes tolerably dry and
planting
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

Cows, says the North Carolina Jour
nal, have almost become the medium Of
exchange hereabouts since the scarcity
of money. A thin COW passes for SS, a
cow in good winter order goes for so,
and bang up fat COW is S13. In time
we presume calves viii be used for small
change
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

PLANT POTATOES EARLY.-The ex-
perience of farmers everywhere is, that
the best crops of potatoes are produced
by planting early, as soon as the land
can be got ia good condition. 1t is bad
policy to plow land when wet; and when
the season is cold and rainy, it is better
to wait for good weather to put in any
crop; but plant your potatoes as soon
you can safely. An excellent way to
manage. 70 as to have but little work in
cuItivating the crop, is to plant either in
drills or hills, and cover the seed with
plow, forming a ridge over each row,
and when the potatoes have been in the
ground from Is to 20 days they will have
grown up several inches in the ground.
Then take harrow, turn it over with
the teeth up. put upon it large stone
or two in front, lengthen your trace
chains as much as you can, and go over
the ground across the ridges, till the
land is perfectly smooth. II some of
the potato sprouts are uncovered no
harm will be DONE The weeds will all
be destroyed, and your potatoes will
come up and grow rapidly and generally
will require no other cultivation, but
with a horse hoe or cultivator, using a
mould-board cultivator, or a pillow, to
turn up the earth few inches high
around the vines to finish DIP the cult
yation for season.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
R. W. VANCE & co.
Road Notice.

Notice J. hereby given that refit on vii! b.
presented. - tIiet'OI IN issio onefs Of HancsscG
Iuurfy AT their next session iu Jcue. A -.
ts.a, pray ing the c iaoiishInsnt o. a No;nts
s.f a rf.tuf oI The line between EaDcUrk aEc
P,ffr.un counties where what is kuCWu fisa.
- 70 Ridge road erO-sIDg said line. and near
fl,e center Of the xes: side II eci ion Gig teen
o. Pleasant snship IN -aId Hancock crunfy.
thence Sou n along said County line about two
and e-hs,lI miles to the south line o. Ssc;lon
.gD OF said t"WushiP. ard; there TO terminate.
g. y SnOLT4.
April ~ l5ss. Principal PsiitiOacr.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
Dissolution Notice.

T,HE undersigned composing the firm of
Il Kob & Palmer. have this day dissolved
partnership. Mr.. Palmer Withdrawing from the
same a. kob will still continue the business
ai the same place. All accounts due the late
iiIm are required 10 be paid 10 H. Kob. vino
assumes all debts against said firm.
III. kOB,
April Is, is16-w3 &c. PALMER.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

POTATO beetles are already coming to
the surface in large numbers in New Jer-
sey, and are apparently getting ready
for an active campaign when the season
advances
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

IL preparing nests for setting hens a
plenty of sulphur should be sprinkled in
the nest, and occasionally more added
20 guard against verInin.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

To cleanse articles from tar, resin, or
any compound of resinous character,
the use of fiaxseed meal noistened with
water, is recommended = Scientific
american.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

FoREst planting is thriving III Mime
sofa. The ST. Paul and Pacific railroad
has set out over 900. 600 young trees,
and altogether it is estimated that 90
900, 900 have been planted on the prairie
lands.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05
TILE FOR SALE,

y a. Srax.. E'asiory vi est Of PaTker'S W.
Tile Warranted, ard 90 low as any
cTsNeP IaiI aad examine U1iofS eDhifaeilng
Gs- wood tsken In exchange Ia part payment
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

DRy buckwheat eopr, il repeatedly
applied, will remove entirely the worst
grease spots on carpets or any other
WOODEN cloth.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

How TO TAKE SPoTs Our OF CALcI-
MINED WALL.-Spots which show are
generally cf greasy nature. First
moisten the spots with strong alum
water. When dry, apply prepared cal
Gimme of the consistency of thick cream.
-Erchange.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-05-05

The alOye examinations will he held in
Find'Ay. In District NO. SciiO9I Building. COM
meEcIng at "A. III. and closing at .. m.
We grant no intermiSsion at noon, but al
who desire can eat q lunch III tine examination
room. While an applicant is answering queS-
tions in any branch, he cannot leave the room
until his manuscript is finished in that branch
No one allowed TO he absent more than ten
minutes during the dag.
Applicants vino have taught school are re-
quested TO brig recommendations nom theiI
last employ yers-whsn they've not taught.
from their last teachers. Still the examiners
will at all times reserve the right 10 reject any
applicant whose character they know is not
good.
Applicants are requested to bring with them
the necessary change go centsl. three cert
postage stamp, a pen knife. lead pencil and
eraser. The county furnishes The paper and
envelopes. By order of the Board.
IAN 20 IS-jIn6 JOSEPH r. KAGY,
DORILUS MARTZ,
J. A. PITTSFORD,
County Examiners.