davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

THE report of the lecture of Judge
Hoge, to be found on the Sd page,
should have been credited to the
Charlestown Free Press, from which
it was copied.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

DON'T fail to hear the McGibeny
Family at Feller's Hall next Tues
day night. The entertainment is
worth many times the price of ad-
mission.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

Mr.. WILLIAM WEsTRADER,
freight conductor on the B. & O. r..
r., was caught between two cars on
Wednesday near French's Store,
while in the actof coupling them up,
and was badly, though not danger
ously hurt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

In THE published list of the Fourth
Ward contributors to the Irish Re-
lief Fund, the name of Mr.. Joseph
Ahern, who contributed ST., was
omitted.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20
Something New.

Blocher has added r. his stock
Drug Department, ami a. he sells on
short profits look out for cheap drugs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20
Fresh Garden and Flower
Seeds.

j. l.. w. Bakers Is headquarters for
Garden and Flower Seeds. He is
agent for the justly celebrated Shakers
Garden, Seeds,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

THE Democratic County Execu-
tive Committee is called to assemble
at the Courthouse on March 9th at
2 o'clock, p. NJ, for the transaction
of such business as may come before
1,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

The B. y 0. r. r. company will
advance the pay of its employees 10
per cent on the LIST of April.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

The celebrated McGibeny Fami.
ly at Feller's Hall Tuesday night
Don't fail to hear them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

IHE meeting neld at the Court
house on Wednesday for the purpose
of considering the question of fur
thering the material interests of
Martinsburg and Berkeley county,
by the establishment of some kind of
mandatory in our midst, was large
ly attended. The official report of
the meeting will be found in another
column. The general sentiment of
the meeting Jas far as expressed, was j,
that in order to start up a revival of
business and bring the town and
county back to their wonted prosper
ity, it was absolutely necessary to
start some kind of mandatory
which would give profitable employ
ment to labor and capital. There
seemed to be a disposition to take
hold of the matter and make a sys-
tematic and energetic move in that
direction. There is no doubt that
Martinsburg possesses much better
advantages, in many respects, for
manufacturing purposes, than other
towns which are now reaping rich
rewards from having gone into it
long ago. One reason why the mark
ed advantages here have not been
utilized, is because our people here
tofore have not shown the same ac-
tivity, energy and enterprise in plac.
ing them before the outside world,
that has been displayed by other To-
calities. We have contented our
selves with "talkingV about our re-
sources and facilities, while the citi-
zens of other towns, not so favorably
located, have outstripped us by coup
ling work and action with their talk.
We dislike to believe that there is
not as much pluck, energy, skill and
business tact among our people as
among those of neighboring towns,
and hence conclude that it only needs
to be aroused to action. We believe
the proper start has been made, and
that it only needs for every man to
take hold, and, to the best of his
ability, push it forward to definite
results, to make Martinsburg the
most prosperous and thriving town
in the Valley. AS we remarked
some weeks since, now is the golden
opportunity. If we take advan-
tage of the present business boom
throughout the country, there will
be no risk is starting up man
ufactories. The demand for all
kinds of manufactured articles is
good, and there will be no trouble
now in establishing a good trade,
with proper and judicious manage
ment. There should be no unneces-
sary delay in starting. The only
thing to be carefully looked after, is
to first determine what TO staff, and
then start it under the most practi-
cal, careful and judicious manage
ment. Cumberland, HagerstOwn,
Winchester and other towns which
have fostered manufacturing, are to-
day in the most prosperous condi-
ton, and their manufacturing estab-
lishments are all paying a good pro-
fit to the investors direct, as well as
to their different communities indi-
rectly. Will our people ACT. We
have done deal of talking during
the past three years. 1t has accom-
plished nothing. Now try energet-
ic, determined, plucky ACTION.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

& Farmers wishing to raise Clover will
find prime article of the seed at II.
L. DOLL & CO.'S mchl3.3t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20
MARRIED..

On the 10th inst, at the Lutheran
parsonage, this city, by Rev. M. l..
Cutler, Mr.. ANDREW j. GRUBB and
Miss SARAH 9. MYERS, both of this
county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

FULL dinner and tea sets
French china-at Burkhart & Cos.
Call and examine That is the
way it ought to have read in a local
advertisement last week, but it
didn't. OF course the blame rests
entirely on the broad shoulders of
the sleepy-headed compositor. True.
it came under the inspection of the
proof-reader, but he is never-or
hardly ever-in fault.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

THE next meeting of the Winches-
ter Presbytery will be held at Bun
ker Hill, this county, ON April 21st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

DIR. j. r. MCCLEARY, son of
Andrew McCleary, Esq, died at his
fathers residence, this county, on
Wednesday, of consumption, after
lingering illness. He was a young
man of fine promise, and had started
in his profession with the brightest
prospects, but was compelled by ill
health to give it up. Had he lived
and had good health, he would have
risen to the head of his profession.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

DEAD Rs.-Following, is a
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office of Martinsburg, West Va,
Mar. IS, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office Mar. 81, if not called
for. Persons calling for these letters
will please say advertised.
Miss Mary G. Brown, Miss Mag
gle Carson, Joe Fitz, Mr.. Barney
Green, Miss Tee Gibson, Ella Hester,
Mr.. George n. Keif, Staten Miller,
Lenoia Rein, Clara Ridgeley, Miss
Annie A. Rhodes, Rey. Daniel
Stock, Mr.. Sylvester Trostle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

THE Rev. j. III. Davidson, the
newly appointed pastor of the M.
E. Church South, will not enter
upon his pastoral duties until to-
morrow week, Easter Sunday, when
he expects to hold the regular SER
vices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20

A GREAT deal of hay is being sold
in this place at $40 per ton.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20
Gettinger & Hoke.

At the old Temple of Fashion for
Hats and Caps still ahead.
All the Spring spring styles otMen's
Boys and Childrcns Hats and Caps
just received direct from the best Man
ufacturers, at Factory Prices. all of
which will be sold very low for Cash.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
COLLEGE,
BATON ROUGE, La,

Is now i'll successful operation, with good
Session begins, by law October s and
Facilities Jo,. Inta'action--Very good: an
experienced Faculty, now Of four Profess
creased; much philosophical and chemical
apparatus; good appliances for instruction
II ,l Engineering large museums OF Natural
volumes; and a good equipment of small
arms and artillery for military exercises.
Workshops and an ESperilnental Farm,
for Which JIG acres OF good land have been
secured.
Course Of .St~ay embraces q wide field of
literature and science; and parents will
select the studies which they may wish
ees arc ses to The exer
on the cadets who are quartered in the
o university building and optional with
To become Student" or cadet" is option
al with the pnrent.
youths not under fourteen years of age,
who are proficient i'll the branches CT a
common English education. They can en-
ter at any tinie during the session, and DO
charged only from date OF entrance. Stu
dents may be residents Of other States.
i, Z.s~sta,e (or beneiiciary) cadets cannot
be received until the Legislature makes an
appropriation to pay their expenses.
Lspcnscs.-Tntion and the use Of library
dents can find good boarding in Baton
Rouge for about SIS Il month: and those
who form "messes" can maintain them
selves for Sc to IS !, month.
Expenses for q Military Cudct.-FiNed ex-
penses per moIth-Board, lodging and scr-
want attendance, SIP; washing and mend
ing, 81 30; fuel and lights, 80 cents; medica
attendance, 81; total, sic; or for the session
OF nine months Sill; or at that rate for part
of session. Payable monthly in advance.
Contingent expenses per sessiort-estina-
ted-unitorm clothing, SAT; TEXTBOOKS and
stationery, $50; medicines, 50; breakages
and contingencies, 50 total, SO. Payable
SIS on entrance, balance S24 January l. In
case of withdrawal from the Institution,
cadets will be charged only for the time of
attendance, except that there Will be no re-
mission OF fees for the last two months OF
tho session.
Locatjo1, healthy, and desirable for deli
cate youths who may not be able to stand
Il colder climate.
For further information. address
u. L. BOYD. President.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
LOST CHILD.
[Do Soto Democrat.l

- = [De Soto Democrat.]
Percy, the little son of Mr.. Archie
Fair, about eighteen months old
strayed off from home on last Tuesday
evening about two o'clock. He was
missed about four the same evening,
and search was Immediately instituted
for him; not being found SAbOut the
premises the alarm was fmmediately
given when the neighbors readily re-
sponded. BY this time the excitement
had reached q very high pitch, about
fifty persons coming to tho help of the
unfortunate parents. They 1mmedl-
ateIy began thorough reconnaissance
of the surrounding country during that
night without any success. They con-
tinued their search the following morn
ling, when the child was fonnd about
! two and one half miles from home. He
was found by negro boy who was on
his way to Mr.. Fairs to offer his servi-
ces to him in search of the child.
When found ne was sitting ON the side
of the road, not displaying the least un-
easfness or fear. The child was imme-
diately taken to his mother by DIR. Rob-
erts, who was almost frantic with grief.
Mr.. Fair lives about seven miles north
east of this place. He had just settled
this place late in the spring and had
ASI ASsN oAAAAS W kSuS q ASANS "AoAAAA AAAS
dwelling. He had been in the habit of
carrying his little son with him where
he had been getting out some timbers
for improving his place, and it is
thought that the child on last Tuesday
missing his father ATTEMPTED to 60 to
him and missed his way, wandering
through the woods until found the fol-
lowing morning. His little feet and
legs We're considerably scratched by
briers, and the little. slip he had on was
considerably torn. To have gotten to
the place where no was found he must
have crossed several bayous; and it is a
mystery to all how he did it. The joy
of the parents is inexpressible over the
recovery of their lost boy.
"Julius, did you tend de las imeetin'
oh de debatin' society ?'' eyes, SIR"
"Well, what wur de fust ting dat cum
afore de house," "Why, it was a char
coal cart"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20

a pile-driver behind time, as he stalk
red out. - -
And as Susan confided to Scudberry's
left lapel that evening, she had never
felt SO utterly what-do.you-call-it in
the whole course of her darling OK
istencc.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
Pat and the Anchor.

j ust landed was Mister O'Flynn;
In search of u job he walked in
a ships yard where amazed
Beyond measure, he gaZed
AT an anchor as high as his chin.
With mouth open widc he was found
Long gazing and hanging around
"Come, Pat, do not stay,'
Said tho boss, ''in our way
Your place is outside of this ground"
But Pat scratched his head, which was thick
"Be jabers," he said, 'hero III stick
Until have had
My two eyes on tho lad
That handles that dom Yankee pick"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
MISCELLANEOUS.


r OUISIANA AS TT IS. -
251 Pages.
us 1opog,ul,hu and Vts,,todte Resources.
BY DANIEL DIINNETr.
Price SO CENTS. postage - cents-I.ibera
reduction to dealers-1O,OO copies just
published, 5000 copies sold.
The Editors Of New Orleans have given this
book a strong endorsements.
OPINIONS OF NEW ORLEANS BOOKSELLERS.
It is a book which has been long wanted
and often called for. I am selling copies
daily that are mailed to all parts Of the
world.
GEORGE ELLIS,
Opposite the Post Office. p
Mr., Dennett's Louisiana As 1t Is is pre-
cisely the book that has been called for.
It gives general satisfaction to my patrons
&C. HALEY,
10 Commercial Place.
Tho book just issued by Mr.. bennett.
Louisiana As 1t Is, supplies a want long
felt by residents and strangers. The de-
,nand for tho book is active, and is steadily
increasing.
ED j. A. GRESHAM.
% Camp and 1l9 Canal Street.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
A SURE MOSQUITO KILLER.
From Iarpcr's Bazar.1

From lIarpcr's Bazaar.
Tho I'yrethrum roseum, or ssIersian
chamomile," is the powdered leaf of a
harmless flower growing in Caucasian
Asia in great profusion, where for Gen.
| turtles it has been used to rid the natives
! of unwelcome guests from the insect
world. 1t can be purchased of almost
any reliable druggist at about seventy
cents per pound, all ready prepared
for use.
With n finely powdered dust made
from these flowers, the mosquito, the
house fly, the wicked flea, and the dis
gushing Cimexlectularius may all be
put to flight or murdered. 1t is only
necessary to heap up into a little come
one tea-spoonful Of the drug pyrethrum,
touch it with n lighte d match, and
watch the thin blue limo of smoke as
it rises to the ceiling and is waited
through the air, changing the busy
drone of insect life into a weak wall of
insect woe. Pretty soon down they
come plump on to tho table and over
your paper, spin on the their tiny
backs, and then sheath their tancets,
curl up their hair-likc legs, and arc no
more.
Smoke from the Persian chamomllc,
or its dusty powder, is most efficacious,
but the purity of the drug must be as
sured. 1t must have bright buff color,
be light, readily burned, and give a
pleasant tea-like fragrance one pinch
should kill Il dozen flies, confined in Il
bottle, at once; where it fails Of these
properties, it has been aduiteratcd.
In common use large or breezy rooms,
| where from great dilution it fails to
kill, il nevert heless produces on insect
life, through its volatilized essential
! oil or resin, undoubtt d nausea, vertigo,
respiratory spasm, and paralysis. 1t
acts upon them through the minute
spiraclCs, the breathing tubes, that
stud the surfaces of their little bodies,
and form the delicate network of veins
in their tiny wings. TO human beings
it is entirely innoNious and not dis
agreeable.
a correspondent of the New York
Sun puts the DeGolyer pavement case
in nut shell. The board of public
| contracts for the paving of certain
streets. Among those who put in bids
were DeGolyer and Mcclellan. The
board was to select from those offered
only this and nothing more. Garfield
was chairman of the appropriation COM
mittee and was employed by DeGolyer
and Mcclellan to secure the selection
of their pavements. What legal ques-
ton could be involved in such a case
as this? The only question to be de-
ctded by the board was, sswhich is the
best pavement?' Is Garfield so much
OF an expert on pavements that his
opinion was worth $4,000? That's the
question that needs to be answered,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
EDUCATIONAL.

7 OUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AG AND MECHANICAL.
COLLEGE,.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1880-08-20
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.

Reader. have You caught . cold7 Arc You un-
able to raise the phlegm Aave you an irrita-
ton III the throat3 A sense Of oppression on
the lungs, with short breath z Do you have
1T Of coughing on lying down "a sharp pain
now aud then in the region Of tho heart, shoul-
doris and back7 q 90, onr AdvIce % take at
once a dose Of Tatt's Expectorant; you win soon
be able I'D raise Che Phlegn: In an hour repeat
the Expectorant, place hot iron to the feet. take
two Of Tutt's Pills. Won win soon fail into
pleasant sleep and wake up in tho morning.
cough gone, lungs Working freely; easy breath
lug, aud the bowels moving in a natural manner.
To prevent a return of these symptoms use the
Office, IS Murray Street, ". 7.
TUSyIl.TI9,$$$ ,gR 3IIVLLlL ;
TUFTS: !R!2!I!IL$
Tu "a. TGG$z:,1 REII4L.lS
T 81 rs. B Bills L: j:
T III T1[a:s :,,f RsIlLl; !h Is
Tu NJ r::?su! PILLS. sI!!:!:
TuJ l,1Tr :S.-! RE.llElL$
43 S$%!;::$ S. ! IS: s E E:EEE
TUFTS HAIR DYE.
Quay HAIR WHIsKEns changed to II GLOSSY
6
a. HARMLESS spring water. Sold by Druggists. or
sout by ex;ress on receipt of 81.
Office. IS Murray ST., New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07

room where the performance was car.
ried on was refused, but a few words
gave insurance and an entry was
gained. Assembled in a small apart
ment were about thirty Cinnamon. A
narrow counter divided the manager
of the game from the crowd, and as
the pool was about to open the report
er stepped in and took a hand. Sc
lecting a character and handing two
bits to the banker, he received a
piece of red paper upon which was
written the character he had chosen.
Thirty six cards, each bearing a par
ticulsr designation and corresponding
to similar characters shown upon a red
paper about eleven inches square,
which was suspended from the wall,
were then deposited in an earthen polf
Dividing into the pot the assistant
banker was blindfolded, drew a card
and the fortunate individuals whose
papers bore similar characters were
paid ten times the amount of the
stakes against the winning numbers.
The cirds were named as follows:
Four literary graduates, represented
by white fish, frog, a goose and a
peacock. Seven merchants, repre-
sented by flying dragon, a white dog,
white horse, white elephant, cat
and a hornet. -Four Buddhist priests,
represented by a tortoise, a fowl, a
yellow eel and fish, Five beggars,
represented by a shrimp, a snake,
caterpillar, little singing girl and a
sheep. Five generals, represented by
an earth dragon, a white rabbit, a pig,
tiger and a water buffalo. -Four
ladies', represented by a butterfly, a
piece of jadestone, a white sparrow
and pigeon. Four lucky personages
of the upper world, represented by
monkey, a toad, kite and sea
dragon. Two Tavist priests, repre-
sented by a white stork and a gold
color cat. One nun, represented by a
raveuous wolf.
Should any purchaser of chance
not happen to be present when the
drawing takes place he comes to the
shop and inquiries not about any
gambling question, but simply says
ITO day how is the great "Sz Machin?p
meaning one of the five generals-as
he holds ticket with tho characters
wong Che Ko," the earth dragon,
ali,s "Sz Machin,' the generals, and
this to a novice, who might be in the
shop, appears to be making an inquiry
after some person. The Chinese cour-
tesans are great customers and send
their children to purchase the tickets
to avoid notice being taken of the
game by the uninitiated. The game is
called "Tsefa, and is likely to prove
a large source of revenue to the bank
er, now that fantan and other species
Of gambling has been uprooted in
Chinatown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07
NASHVILLE LETTER.
The Canvass in Davidson County
Wilson Sweeping Middle
Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, October 2.

~ Aon lh1hi ODlObGI =.
EDITOR LEDGER:-The ovation at
Gallatin, Tenn, to our honored stand
ard bearer, lion. 5. Il. Wilson, ex-
ceeded anything Of the kind ever wit
messed in the country. His presence
was greeted by the voice of thousands,
and the crowd to hear him at the fair
grounds (near the city, was estimated
at six thousand A grand barbecue
was given, and a grander field day for
the Wilson party could not be imag
ined Your correspondent predicts
that Wright will not get FIVE hundred
votes in the county, and there are
some 1900 democratic voters in the
county. In the procession | noticed
hundreds OF ladies, including old citi
zens and many darkies, all with Will
son badres on. At night a grand hop
was given, which was largely attend
ed. II was fortunate for Wright to
bolt Wilson before reaching Middle
Tennessee, as it would take.the check
of Comanche to stand before such
enthusiastic Wilson audiences.
The ovation received in our city was
Sc ,oGd only to one extended to Andy
johnson a few years ago. Our legis-
lative candidates will take the stump
shortly. The Wright candidates are
abandoning their appointments, as
they have been unable to fnd at the
three last ten voters. They are unable
to attractthe slightest attention, and
the radicals, recognizing the fact. have
asked for division of time with the
low tax party in their discussions
Truly, Mr.. Editor, it is nearly all one
way in this section, and we are
sanguine that Wilson will beat the
combination of Wright and Hawkins
some twenty thousand votes Your
correspondent left him last night at
Gallatin. To-day he speaks at Hart5.
vile, thence at Carthage, Lebanon
and Murfreesboro, where grand ova,
tion will be given in his honor. We
have the bulge on them-let us keel
it. VERICLER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07
success

If General Grant is correctly re
ported in an interview by reverend
gentleman and has criticised General
Hancock in the language attributed to
him, he has been guilty of an act that
will greatly lower him in the estima-
tion Of all true men. The proprieties
oflife and respect for the great un
written law of chivalric courtesy rec.
ognized by old army officers should at
least have secured his silence and ap-
parent stolidity. We can Lardly be-
lieye that he has been guilty of such
a gross disregard for the convention
alities observed by all well-bred men
in civil or military life. This comes
in more exceeding bad taste because
General Grant was recently a candi-
date for nomination and admits
in this interview thlt he would have
accepted the place offered. Whilst
keeping silent, he evidently greatly
desired the nomination at heart
Being defeated by and within his own
party, silence would have still been a.
becoming as before. Sour grapes seem
to have affected the old mans temper
General Hancock can well afford to
treat the matter with silence. Yet
he will probably answer it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07
RlYer Telegranns.

CAIRO, October 7.-Arrived: Stan
ard, St. Louis, s pm; John Means
st. Louis, 8; Commonwealth, st
Louis, IL; Grand Tower, Vicksburg
! am. Departed-Mary Houston
New Orleans, 10 pm; Rucker, St
Louis, 10; Grand Tower, St. Louis,
am; John Means, New Orleans, z
Commonwealth, Vicksburg, 7.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07
End Ota Tragedy.

Bill Pettits, the man shot recently
by Clem Harris, died to-day in the
county Jail at about 10 o'clock. An
inquest was held by Deputy Coroner
G t, Smith, and the jury found that
Bill Pettits came to his death from .
pistol shot wound, fired at the hands
OF Clcm Harris.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-07

A Challenge,-The proprietors Of
DR.. Bulls cough syrup herewith
challenge the doctors OF the United
States to prescribe remedy which is
cheaper, more effective and which can
give greater satisfaction than theirs.