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The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07
SWANH u.
A FLIGHT OF AFFIDAvlTS.


PORTLAND, jan. 6.-In the press dis
signed by Thomas B. Swann. OF Minat,
saying he would not act with the Fusion
lists. The following affidavits, which will
appear In tom orrow's 8 Argus, are, there
fore, self explanatory:
AUGUSTA, Me-. Jan. 6.-I. Thomas 3. Swann,of
Minat, hereby on oath make the following state
ment: On the evening of the 9th OF January
was informed by renable person that he had
been offered $l.000 by one of the agents OF the
Republican party to resign his position as Rep
resentatiVe TO the Legislature of Maine and not
to act with the Greenback or Democratic party:
therefore consulted with leading members OF
the Greenback party, and informed them that 4
would have it limited to sand agent that my reslg-
nation could be effected with ey,and If was
offered s.. 900 / would take u, and sign the
papers that they should request. and then
expose theI plans to defeat the VIII OF the people
by bribery, The party whom they endeGvored TO
bribe on the evening OF the 5th informed said
event that could be purchased, and ~ O'Clock on
the OH was appointed for me to be at the Court
House and slsn the resignation ana other papers
went there al the time appointed, and met the
said agent, whose name now suppress trace
was mace, and said agent paid ine $lsOVV IN CASH
SAID agent informed me that they had got three
or four men to remain away from the House OF
Representatives so we could not have quorum
present. / required to copy in my own hand
papers which they had prepared before came 10
said CoGrt-House, for my signature, now have
the 81 GOO in my possession, aud have shown it to
several parties. THOMAS d e"ANS'
AUGUSTA Kennebec, Jan. 5.-PersonAlly appear
Thomas B SWAIN ana made oath that the above
affidavit by him Is true. =. Cow
Justice Of the Peace for the State
AuGrsTA Jan 81, Thomas B. Swami IN the
presence OF the Hon. Solon Chase and the Aon L.
H Cove make the following statement: i nave
this day been approached by an agent OF the he
publican party to resign as Representative 1or
money. l am going to take the money Tomorrow
and thus show 10 the people the Irand ana &C eoIrap
ton of the Republican party. expecto 10 nave
another party also take money fortae sane par-
pose. IHonAs p SnAN W. a
This is true copy OF the paper now hoIa, ana
which COPY was made and signed near midnight,
Jan and o, by TAomas B. Swami in the presence
of the Hon. SCION Chase and myself
Witness: H. Il. HoVH'
AFFIDAVIT OF MOSES HARRIAAE.
l. Moses Hartman, of Kennebunk, on oafn &c as-
nose ana saw that during the evening Of Jan. 5,1so0
learned TO my satisfaction that efforts were being
made by the Republicans to br1be The opposl-
ion members Of the House to reiuse 10
act, and thereby prevent quorum on we Meonsse tse
day / therefore determined TO test lne
question and get proof, If possible, to lay before
the public and tnwart the purposes OF those "ho
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Ca t tarrhal
plO : S ON

Wei De Meyers Treatise on Catar4h,
explains the following important facts:
!. That Catarrhal Colds become poi
sonOus infection, III first local, and finally
constitutional.
,. That, being Constitutional, the infection is
beyond the reach of mere local remedies.
3. That Impurities in the nostrils, are
necessarily swallowed into the stomach and
inhaled into the lungs, thus poisoning the
Digestive, Respiratory and Genito-urinary organs
L. That Catarrhal virus follows The mu-
cous membrane and causes Deafness. Dyspepsia, 1,
Chronic Diarrhea, Bronchitis, Leucorrhea
and Consumption,
5. That Smokes, Douches, Inhalations, and
Insoluble S1ufs, cannot possibly remove in
fectious infammations from the organs named.
6. That anFantidote Tor Cstarrh must pos
sess an inocu1ative affinity for, and the quality
of being absorbed by, the purulent mucous
wherever located.
Based upon these plain THEORIES, DR..
Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure has proved
infallible. 1t not only re1eaves, it cures
Catarrh al any stage. Home testimony:
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7@-1r
AS = IA +.

EGYPT.
ALEXANDRIA. Jan. THE khe0ive
has accepted the resignation of General
Gordon.
BERLIN. Jan. Tt is gaining ground
that Count De st. Waller will remain here
some time longer. The German govern
ment has. through its ambassador at Paris.
declared that high value is set upon st.
Vallier's remaining In consequence of
this action negotiations of a very serious
kind have been opened between De Freye-
met and Prince Hohenlohe. through which
Count De St. Valliere is said to have been
persuaded to remain at Berlin.
IRELAND
DUBLIN. Jan. The Irish rent agita-
ton has entered on new phase and has
ext ended from rural to urban localities,
A movement is afoat to aeitate for the
re u ission Of reduction Of rents on the part
OF poorer householders and tenants, 10
Dublin and other larger towns.
ENGLAND.
LONDON. Jan. THE Times military
correspondent writes that with General
Coughs two thousand men occupying
Bala Hessar and dominating Cabul, there
need be no fear OF the reenactment of the
scenes witnessed during the occupancy of
Mahcmed Jan in December, and that
the occupation Of Bala Hissar Will do
much to reassure city people.
RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 7.-Novoye
Vremya announces that Prince Liewen
has been appointed minister of Crown
lands to succeed W olujef.
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CANADA.

SHERBRoKE, Quebec, THE large
machine shop Of Smith Elkins Manufac
turing 20. burned. Loss heavy; insured.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Jan. e.
Wheat-Strong and higher; closing weak; !
294 Jan; 80 Feb; 30Iz March.
Corn-Upsettled; DC cash; 401s Feb Asa May.
Oats-Firm; 342s035 cash; 345s bid Feb; s91s
May.
Rye-Nominal.
BarleY-Lower; IS.
Pork-Opened strong; closed weak; 10 10 c1eh :
IS 55 Feb; 13 75 March.
Lard-Strong.
Whisky-1 TO-
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts $4,000; quiet and steady; light
fair demand light 4 s5G4 so: hoavy mixed pack
ing 35D4 55; shipping 1894 20.
Cattle-Receipts 4500: slow and generally un-
changed shipping 3 COOS 10; butchers 500s 90 :
mainly good fat 0013 30.
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LIVE STOCK,
st. Louis Market.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. z.
Wheat-Unsettled; generally lower; No . red 1
S5A cash; 3sz Jan; Az March; No 3, 1 "a
Corn-Irregular; generally lower: 81 cash; 81 Il
Jan; 382s Feb; 401s Mach.
Oats-37.
Rye-S2
Barley-e5.
Whisky-I 90.
Pork-13 %.
Lard IS
LIVE STOCK
Hogs Receipts 1900; dull; light shipping 05
"a %: packing 1004 %; butchers to fancy 20
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07
XLVT CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-Senator Pendle-
ton gave notice of the following amend
ment to the Senate joint resolution known
as the Bayard resolution At the end Of
the resolution and words, ''and said notes
shall not be available for any of the re-
serves required to be kept by national
banks, and all such reserves shall be kept
in coin. Ordered printed and referred
TO the finance committee.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07
Children Cry for Pitchers Cas+oria

Centaur Lininezts, the worlds great
Paiu-reIieving agents for Man and Beast
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07
NEW YORK

New York, Jan, 7,-Arrived steamship
Weser from Bremen.
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HOUSE.

WASHINGTON. Jan. by unanimous
consent the states were called this morn
ing as on Monday. Bills were referred as
follows
Mr.. Chalmers introduced bill to recu-
lste coin certificates. Il provides that
holders of gold or silver bullion, may
deposit the same at any u. s. mint TO be
coined. and shall receive coin certificates
for the value thereof in denominationsolf
not less than FIVE dollars, such certificates
to be receivable for customs, taxes aud as
public dues and to be reissuabIe. Bullion
deposited IS to be coined as rapidly as
possible and applied to the payment Of
the bonded debt, but there shall be always
kept in the treasury gold and silver coin
equal to one third of the outstanding coin
certificates. The Issue of coin certificates
to he limited to bullion SO received.
Mr.. Townsend (IlL) offered a resolution
instructing the committee on foreign
affairs to inquire into the expedieucy of
abolishing all envoys extraordinary and
minister resident of the u. S. to foreign
countries. Referred.
By DIR. Mills, to request the president
to invite Mexico and Brazil to enter into
treaty with the q. s.
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07
The Coming Conflict of Russia with Aus
tria and.Germany.

LONDON. Jan. detailed reports of
Russian military preparations which come
from various points on the Auctuau and
German frontiers are beginning TO excite
attention throughout Europe A pam
phlet has Just been issued wherein the
frontier defences of Germany and Russia
are ela5orately discussed and respectively,
the advantages of the different points of
invasion on either SIDE are being canvass
ed. Tho author is evidently German
military man and the appearance Of such
a pamphlet under the present circumstan-
ces,sis regarded in Berlin as. highly sigHif
cant. The writer expressed the belief
that GermaDy's eastern frontier is sufh-
ciently defended, and that the German
forces can be easily aud quickly mobiiized
and thrown upon important points in suf-
ficIent strength, even on the shortest notice,
70 hold the Russians az bag op the iron
tier, until treasures Ut resistance ia the
interior can be thoroughly orgapiSed
The following passage closes the trea-
tise. hen at the beginning OF the
Sept the venerable German emperor
visited Alexander at Alexandrowe, he
showed to the world the grati6ed concur
renee of his people, that his traditional
friendly relations to Russia still subsisted
and consequently allayed the excitement
which had been caused in Europe by
newspaper recrimiuations extending over
several months. If Emperor Alexander
uttered the words asscrlbed to him by the
public journals, Thank God war with
Germany is possible the enperers visit
is explained.
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Z ew Z crk Market.

G ew York Market.
New YORK, Jan.
FINANCIAL.
Gold 0n
&oney-5G6
(ToyernmenIe-SteadT
U. ). Bonds GS9 Ceat @0's 1881 n4lS
COMMERCIAL
Wheat-spring quiet and nominal; winter 1s01c
better; fairly active.
Rye-Dull; 9619T.
Gorn-Dull; western mixed 57G60h.
Barley-Steady.
Pork-Firm.
Lard Stronger.
Whisky-1 10 -.
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I.1E.:..I.. z. ]. .I..,(5.R.A.-lPE i, G A.-lE TIC.

t7slsgrapAed tot4s RoekIslond Argue ]
The Rock Island Argus., 1880-01-07

ALEXANDRIA Jan. The khedive
has accepted the resignation of General
Gordon.
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ENGLAND.

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 7.-Novoye
Vremya announces that Prince Liewen
has been appointed minister of Crown
lands to succeed Wolujeff.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

:
-, ~ and Conservative
The sun IL conservative in politics, indepenl
dent In tone and honrsectaFian. Its proprieiora
point 70 the principles that have governed IL N
the mast as q guarantee Of its course in the fut
ture. On all subjects o. public interest IL viii
continue 10 express iss opinions according 20 its
best Judgment, with n view only 70 the promo
tion Of the best interest Of The public. Al the
freshest news, At home and abroad, exciuuing
given from day % day in its columns. In adj
dition to what Is furnished By the Associated
Press and by she local reporters o. The sun, no
expense Is spared 70 keep is Special CoFresP0n-
dence that from Europe a. well Is from the Pas
ciEc Coast, aud from its Washington Burcau
&Dfcast of the times, and 70 supplement 1t asoc-
ensioa may require, at every other point 70
which the current of events give prominence:
The Financial and Commercial Reports Of n
Sun contain at all times full and trustworthy
accounts Of all movements and operations in the
leading markets, Is well IS that Of Baltimore,
with speeiai telegraph service from New York OF
the latest stock and other transactions; whiieits
reports Of the ruling prices OF breadsiuds, pro-
visions, and other leading articles OF trade and
commerce, win embrace the latest intelligence,
both at home and abroad, ofeach days dOings.
up TO the hour Of going 70 press. .1.1l...
, As a paper for the people, hiled win the
freshest and most varied news, The Sun has ac-
a,frsd renntatsos wh;oh ie not surpassed by
any Of its contemporaries while IFS large circu-
latioB, not only locally, but in many Of The
States Of the Union, makes IL the most valuable
medium for all classes Of advertisers.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION BY MAIL-Cash
in adFance-postnge prepaid.
One Year, Sc 90; six months, % 90; three
months, 81 so; two mOnthss 3: 90; one month,
SO cents: two weeks, 25 cents. Address
A. s. ABELL 4 CO., Publishers
Sun iron Building, Baltimore, Md.
Jan Q, 1880. -
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05
FOg. Remt.

@TO RE-HOUsE and LOT at MIN Bill, bn O.
- ashdisariet. For aeFHB, spply %
-.-- JRFF. ~. JARB0B,
evts, lsEs-em. gasSeSviiaes hs
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

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80 =
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before the sass ea0aHes ~ pvssss.
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force ieeo offiis ano so1 Ulne ~ O.nss
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- ss.a Oo.U1ssas !. 7. - 80. Wins
= 0li - fIad with ne. tstry grneroN
a must adnlI4. lhen Why j. Il be thlnk
- am greatly incenssd d bis commun
s. tions on the school question:
!. Since sProgress" stIll contends
= Dir. Holmes vote shows . ylndica
= Of the School Beard. and as ! have
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

.Thess ass che eeIsbrassd adiastabls
force feed drills and combine all points
of exeeIleneea known,k bRt selllak more
favorable prisss than any onthe market.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

The Balsimore Weakly sun eonsaias all shs
IS 98fs wek9 nswas s8a4S
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

Shi irnll TO $4,000 ! YEAR, or ssto $40
WIIlUIa . day in your own locality No
h1fu risk. Women do as well as msn !.
WflIuU Many make m0rethan the amount
stated above. No one can fail 20 make money
fast. Any onecan do she work Tou can make
from so ess to 81 an hour BY devoting your
eveningsand spare time 90 tho business. Ifcosts
nothine TO try The business. Nothing like itfoF
money -making -eses offered before. Business
pleasant andsirietly honorable Reader, fyou
hfore the public, send ne your address end we
wiIlsend v0u fall particulars and pFisatetcrms
rfss:szmpien worth S. aisofres; yos can then
rsakr up your mind for yourself Address.
cE0RGf STTkSOK 4 CO :, ,Pertiaad Maina.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

Aecurate Market and Stock Reports
06aia6l nd BeIe<xaa AnEienltnzni ArtieA4s-
Pursst end Best bseFhsnre.
Rr.eh Foreign and Dosnassic SpeeiAl corrsspon-
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05
TAILORING.

T0HE undersigned respeeffnlIy infoFms bis
friends and the pubic in general that be
has jnsf recnived large ana hsaatifai assoFl-
men fofG0ODS for the purpose ofseIliaa suits
by sample, which he will guarantee II Baiti-
more pzicess Persuns wizhEnw % puzEzIAaas VII.
DO well by calling onhim befoFe going elsewhere.
Suits made np In the Inteststyiss end atths
shortest notice..
est3s, fefs--sm. Tailos-
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

6sAAA = MONTH guaranseed $f5K Kday
I'LL lat home made BY sheindsstrioas
IA : .NtI | Capital not required; re win start
lid llll y0n. Men, women, boys ead girls
make money faster nj work for us than 1T any-
thing else. The work u tight and pleasant, and
snch as an yonScan 60 right at. Those whoars
wise who see this notice will send us their ad-
areesas AZ ance and see foF themselves. Costly
OusRt nd termsfres. Now II the tiune. These
ssrsaat al work afelaying Ep large sums o. gne-
nsw. Aaass@ TnwE 3D. Aszsssas sbazss.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05

sBxLTINoRk
81. WEEKLY SUI. 81.
isso. REDUCTION Is PRICE. 1885,
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, -
LIBERAL INDUCEMENTS 10 MUBS-
TIE Baltimore Weekly sun consaias all The
80 fS wsekf mesa 3 8ts5
Aeeurass Market and Stock Rsports-
06ginel I'D 6sleetsa AnFienknral Artiesss-
Pursst end Best bisefssnre.
Frssh Porsign and Domestic SpeeiAl corrsspon.
- - QuE
TIE BALTTMcRE WEEKLY suN
TYnnnruaasea In aafrmekivenen and usefalnezs
:. : fIfss-claa Fssnilg souFnaf c. the Ksrhazfs
Merchant. Manufacturer and the public geneEal-
" in town a. eonnsEy.
Ths Bsitimors Weekly esn Win - mailsd ope
s r. os . ssss = e sss q oss posr II ~
TRRxS or sUBsCRIPTIOE-In -Invariabiy eash
,~ In ndRanGB. - &M&
0pe Delisr PEI Ystr HpF gns copy rr asy npm.
bf1 III enuie& 60 -
Incressed premium copies 70 gsfters upofclubs.
The folIowing liberal Premium Copies are
givan< - thqse who 81 . Clabs iof e bais-
mere WakkIy seas = As~A
wi Win SSs's on. szs.. copy of .h. weekly San
TEN COPfEs. so 90
With an extra copy Of the Weekly Sun asg
one year, and one copy Of The Dali
Iy sun three months.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1880-02-05
Cannon Sense WASHER.


NOSHUA JONES, Esqr., has obtained shsl
u Aeenet for S. Maxsfs eoaufy fo sell fbe
COMMON SENSE WASHER,
patented -, the Erie Washer Compapy Of
Rris. Pa. A6d "a nov eansaasinR ioE Raseha-I
eers. Tn fnrenfor wsz pfoneeT y 2his y sg
on washers and has given TO the public several
that have gained = woFId-wide reputation. In
producing the present one, he had the heneht
or Enrus expaf3eBce, which be bas skilBnily sF@
plied. spaFimg no pains TO make IL as perfect as
Il = possible 10 make any piece ofmachineTy fez
! rpecfal purpose II eontafus al lthegood points
fnnnd IN all the otheFs, reduced tot mosf pfae-
tieni f0rns and has no weak parts. ar. Jones
also sells the
Walker Washer and The W0LkeT Lerey
Wrfager.
The price Of The Common Sense Washer is S.
the Wagker WasheF is sold for $8--the Walker
Lsvef WFinger also soF s.. PeFs0ms DESTROYS of
making inquiries 80 regard 70 theae maehinss
wfth Wee 10 pmFehase ean zee The agent peg-
sonallr OK rommunicate With him ~ letter, a.
afsss.d 10 the O8kvilie POag0Nee.
JalS a. le79.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04

that bears, wild cats, bats, etc.,
will dislodge her human residents
and make the town their abiding
place, but not so long, we think,
as the ring of the anvil resounds,
or the timers brush glides rapidly
over the rusty surface of q coal or
wood consumer
The TEMPLES devoted to religious
purposes are four in number, and
the prayers waited TO the throne
OF divine grace are evidence of
rare eloquence and oratorical
power, the daily lives of all being
of the most exemplary character.
Our stay being limited, we were
obliged to leave with many re-
grets that we could not visit all
the prominent places. especially
those of learning, and the large
and tlourishing confectionery es.
adjustments. ANXIOUS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04
Look at This.

Doors AND SHOES at Gettinger &
Hoke's, at popular prices.
Mems heavy boots at 81. so to $500.
Boys g q at 100 500.
Womens' leather shoes, LOO +" 200;
and everything else necessary to make
complete stock, at corresp ondingly
low prices. ALI goods represented
JUST AS THEY ARE, as to quality
Bring your measures, and save money
by buying your Fall and Winter Boots
and Shoes from them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04
Circuit Court.

G. j. Faulkner, Jr., Judge, NJ. G.
Nadenbousch, Sheriff. The work of
the Court this week has been devo-
ted almost entirely to the criminal
docket. The following cases have
been disposed of:
State VS.. Frank Reed, colored
misdemeanor. Found guilty and
sentenced to Jail at hard labor, for
eight months.
State VS.. j. l.. Mickey, tried and
acquitted.
State VS.. Nancy Reed, colored, fell
ony. Sentenced to penitentiary one
year.
State VS.. Chas. f. Hubbard, charg-
ed with the shooting of Chas. Bell
This case has been on trial since
Wednesday, and had not been given
to the jury at the time of going to
press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04

w. L. JONES has received a large
stock Of fine gold and silver watches,
jewelry, silverware, &C., baught es-
pecially for the holiday trade, to
which he invites the attention of the
public. His stock is complete, and
his prices are as low as the same
quality of goods can be bought any
where. Call and examine before
purchasing your Christmas presents.
See advertisement elsewhere in this
issue.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04

LYCEUM.-Quite number of la
dies and gentlemen and young peo-
pie assembled at the Lyceum on last
Monday night. The exercises SEEM
to give general satisfaction, which
was evinced by the attention and re-
peated applause on the part of the
audience. The programme for next
Monday night is as follows Read
ing, by Samuel Fiery; Defamation,
by Grant Pitzer; Debate of Question,
"That the warrior has done more for
the general promotion of the country
than the statesman" Affirmative,
Lewis Gerhardt, Charles Matthaei;
negative, James Thompson, Sum-
mers Hunter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04

CoUNCIL.-Council met Thursday
evening. Present, w. T. Logan,
Mayor, in the chair, and Council
men McSherry, Hill, Cushwa.
Parks, DeGrange, Bratt and Gro
Finger.
On motion Mr.. Crowley was al
lowed the difference claimed in his
bill.
A petition form citizens of the
Fourth and Fifth Wards, asking
for pavement or walk of some kind
from Darby's tin shop to the B. & O..
r. r., crossing on Queen street.
The petition was received, but no
further action was necessary, as the
work had been ordered to be done at
a former meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Parks it was or
dered that a Committee of three,
with the Mayor, be appointed to ar
range the matter of taxation of the
B. Il o. r. r., under the new as
sessment law. The following gen.
tlemen were appointed said Com
mittee: Messrs. Parks, Hill, Nc
Sherry.
On motion of Mr.. Parks it was or
ed that no officer of the Corporation
be permitted to give any other than
the regular printed receipt in pay
ment of taxes.
On motion Committee consist
ing Messrs. Parks, DeGrange and
Grozinger was appointed to examine
and report any needed amendments
to charter.
Messrs. McSherry, Grotzinger and
Cushwa were appointed a Commit
tee to enquire into and report on
cheapest and best mode of purchas-
ing coal for use of Water Works.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-12-04

ONE of the most useful and popu-
lar journals coming to our table is
the american AgricultaWist. The
number for December 1st is illustra.
ted with full Hundred of Original
Engravings and sketches, that con-
vey practical information directly to
the mind more plainly than words
can do. About $50 articles and
items are given, including Work of
the Month Exposures of Humbugs;
Great Grain Exports A $1,000
House, with full Plans and Specifi-
cations Cheap Cisterns Road Gull
verts, well illustrated Pear Blight,
by Professor Burrill Good Hints on
Colds, and Catarrhs; many labor
saving devices and conveniences H.
lustrated; full chapters on House
keeping, and for the little folks, etc.,
etc. The next number will begin
the 10th annual volume, and it
should have place in every family,
in city, village, or country. Terms,
$3.50 year; 3 copies, $4 ; copies,
So; single number, Is cents; one
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
COAL, COALir

Having just placed one of Fairbanks
& Co.'s new improved Coal Scales in
our Coal Yard, and otherwise largely
increased our facilities fer hauling Coal,
both Hard and Soft, we are prepared TO
furnish the best grades of Hard and
Soft Coal to be had in the market.
Orders left at j. II. Skaters, Continent
tai Building, will receive prompt at
tention. G. NJ. SHAFFER s. SON.
Dec.4,2t.