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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-30
Carson City (Nev.) Appeal.

Carson City New Appeal.
Guess L won't take in the school
to-day" said Carson urchin with
an. Appeal in his hand.
"Why not ?"
"Concordia has fallen off ten
cents, and don't dare to show up
until 1t picks up again."
"What have the fluctuations of
Concordia got to do with your
studies ?"
"a good DEAL" answered the
boy. my teacher has a hundred
shares of the stock, and when it
falls off few cents we all catch it
heavy. / keep my eye on the list,
and when there's break you bet
| don't go to school. l play sick.
Golly! how she basted me the
time Mount Diablo busted down
to two dollars. When it was cell
ing at twenty she was as good as
pie. was the first Teller that got
on to the break, and | told the
boys of my class that If she didn't
sell there'd be the duce to pay. /
heard Uncle Fraser say it was a
good short, and / never slept
wink for week. / grabbed the
Appeal the first thing every morn
ing, and when / saw her keel
down to sixteen L skipped to the
hills. Goodness how she did
bang Johnny Dobson round that
morning. / was in the hopes that
the blamed mine would pick up,
but the water got in the lower lev
els and knew we were in for 1t.
She licked somebody for every
dollar it dropped. Alter it struck
eight dollars it picked up a little,
and we had time to get well. My
mothers been patching my pants
now ever since the big break In
Sierra Navada, and if the market
don't take turn pretty soon I'm
going to quit the public school and
go to work on a ranch"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-30
A Gnidc
FOR THE PURCHASE or TRIPLE
PLATED SPOONS AND FORKS.

FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRIPLE
PLATED SPOONS AND FORKS.
Persons having occasion to purchase
silver plated spoons or forks, will do we'll
to observe the following;
EXTRA rLATR is NOT TRIPLE PLATE.
Triple-plated Spoons and Forks have
the following numbers stamped on the
back-Teaspoons, No. 6; Dessert Spoons
and Forks, No. 0; Tablespoons and Forks,
No. IL. All goods not having these mum.
bers stamped on the back of each spoon
and fork are not triple plated, but of in
ferior quality. Remember these numbers
and you cannot be deceived Cut this out
and take it along with you when you so
to purchase.
The best assortment of all qualities can
be found at w. L. JONES',
febl4-tf. Next to Everett House.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-30
A Healthy State.

People are constantly changing
their homes from East to West
and from North to South or Uice
gerso, in search of healthy State.
If they would learn to be content
ted, and to use the celebrated Kid
ney- Wort The whole system can
pc kept in healthy state by this
simple but effectual remedy. See
large adv.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-30

PEARLS OF THOUGHT. - Youth
looks at the possible; age at the
probable.
Charms strike the sight, but
merit wins the soul.
Nothing can constitute good
breeding that has not good nature
for its foundation.
It's more honorable to acknowl-
edge our faults than boast of our
merits.
1t is easier to suppress the first
desire than to satisfy all that fol-
low it.
Much charity which begins at
home is too feeble to get out OF
doors, and much that begins out
doors never gets into the home
circle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-30

Maa A FR Outfit furnished free with full insss ',-
III III ons for conducting the most pa. alsl u y
VA III N n business that anyone can gss Via. IN
II "a II business Is 20 easy 30 learn aAd ellp ID
m E structions are so simple asd plain thak
~ ~ ~ any one can make gFeas pE0ass ilem ID
very start. No fail who IS willing to yvork
Women are As successful men. Boys aud girls can
earn large sums. Many have made at the business
over one hundred dollars in single week Nothing
Ike u ever known before. All who engage are sue
prsed at the ease and rapIdty with which they aTp
able 70 make money. You can engage III this 5Esi-
ness during your spare time at great profit You d@
nor nave 70 invest captain H. We take all the is.
Those who need ready money, should write TO us :
once All furnished free. Address TRUE & CO.
augusta, Maine. loct% sV-S0-lyr-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-30

Sin has great many too's; but
q lie is he handle which fits hem
all.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
desire to inform the public that have
Increased my facilities for manufacturing

/ desire to inform the public that have
Increased my facilities for manufacturing
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons
&C., and having arranged to manufacture
at Hagerstown, Md, in connection with
my factory at Martinsburg, w. Va, |
will sell my work as cheap as it can be
purchased elsewhere.
Those desiring Carriages of any style
will do well to call and see my stock be-
fore purchasing, as it is no trouble to
show work.
! always keep large stock, which
will sell cheap for cash, or exchange for
OLD CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, &c, or
HORSES and other LIVE STOCK.
All my work warranted, and prices
down to suit the hard times and scarcity
ofmoney. A call is all that desire to
convince my patrons that ! mean to do
business.
| prefer to sell for cash, but will make
time sales to responsible parties.
| have now on hand large lot o
SECONDHAND WORK, including Fam
lily Carriages, Buggies and Spring
Wagons; a lot of OLD WHEELS, &c.
Also a lot of secondhand HARNESS.
PLOWS and HARR0WS, all of which
will sell at prices defying competition.
w f. GFYER,
WEST BURKE STREET,
Martinsburg, West Va.
PoToMAc ST., HAGERsTows,
my 1870.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

MEssRs. EDIToEs Your correspond.
eni Enquirer" seems to be somewhat
skepiical on the "Raitlesnake Den" subject
and desires more information. This in.
creduliy is prevalent because 50 few woods
men have como in contact with them.
Before met with Samuel Askey believed
they existed only in the imagination hAv-
ing faith in his veraciiy my skepticism was
removed. But ] was not left 10 depend
alone upon his testimony the time came
when | saw for myself, and now speak
from personal knowledge on the subject.
About the Let Of October, 1850, j. ID.
Turner was with me going through the
woods from Mothannon Mills 10 the In
dian path, and when within 3 few rods Of
IL, on the hill side north Of MoshAnnon
creek, we we're startled by the rattling Of
snakes. We killed one and saw others
coming from every direction and passing
under rocks. After they we're all in we
got pole about q rod in length with
which We could reach and stir them the
raitlng was fearful. Two days after I re-
turned and approaching the rocks cautious
~ saw large pile Of snakes at the mouth
Of the den. They soon disappeared. The
day was chilly and they were I think 10
some extent In torpid condition, for The
rattling vas not 90 loud when I stirred
them with the pole. Warm weather re-
turned and q few days after party Of Elk
or eight visited the place and killed one
near the den, the only snake they saw, and
when the pole was thrust 10 there was no
response. Every summer, for several years,
my curiosity induced me 10 visit the place
several times during tie season and !
found no snakes there. This was not
Samuel Askey's den, but IL vas MT far
from II his was below the path and this
den was above Il. infer that after he
disturbed them they moved 10 the den we
found and being again discovered, they
sought new quarters. That ratilesnakes
do congregate In dens, with me is settled
question, but / would like, and have no
doubt your readers would be interested in
hearing more about them. Have any 9th.
ers been discovered besides the two above
mentioned ? / often heard Of den found
near the mouth OF Big Moshannon creek
in which copperhoads and other snakes
were mixed with rattlesnakes. Who knows
Of this den Ia u Baron Manchausen
story, or i Il a reality IT anybody can
confirm II, please give description Of Il.
MosHASNoS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

last term Of Court. The article concludes
with The hackneyed phrase Of "Sic Sem
per lyranus," and signed "Rev." w. A.
carver. This Reverend" should bear In
NINA that In publishing his own commu-
nicatlohs 1t is both bad taste and bad sense
to style himself REV. w. A. Carver.
Quhck doctors, spuriaps showmon. soap
Vchders, horse trainers, and Brth rate
preachers, usually gain their bread and
butter by imposing on ths public under
th9 ute OF doctor" "Pfofessor," or
this new ilcdgling has In trade. A few
more articles signed /" "Reyerned" w. A g.
viii saiisfy this public that the avid
Beast OF Snow Shoe" must be the mReyer.
end lunatic himself Our Judges need
no vindichtiOn ht our hands They are
beyond the detraction and scnseless abuse
oi "EcY." Carver. IOuBEr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

"REv." Sic sEMPKR TYRANSrs CAR
yER.--1n a communication entitled "Wild
Beast at Snow shOe," published in the
Morning Ne,es, Of Wednesday, wc end the
following reflections on our Judges made
over the name Of "Rev. w. A. Carver
"Thc Judges Of this district have blight
ed their honor In the eyes Of the Christian
and law abiding citizens Of this place, who
helped 70 give them their places In the
Judicial bench. But from The present
state Of feeling am inclined 10 think they
will turn deaf ear TO the appeal Of such
conscioasLess fstlosrs when they return 10
sec their sWgragss.p
The occasion Of al this bad English and
worse sense Is the granting OF two licenses
to John q. Uszlo and samuel Boyer 81 the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

Az EARLY MoRSING FIRE About
one O'Clock on last Monday morning our
citizens we're aroused from their slumbers
by the dread cry Of fire. A bright light
on Bishop street, below Allegheny, located
the scene Of disaster and large number
Of people were soon on the ground. The
fire was in the building occupied by Peter
Devine and his daughter, Mrs. Howard.
The lower portion ia used by Mr.. Splitter
as beer bottling establishment The en-
tire portion Of this part of town is covered
with wooden buildings for the space Of
a half block on each side of Bishop street.
and IL 1t had not been for the prompt and
efficient action OF our fire companies, the
result would have been most disastrous.
The Undine Fire company in less than
ten minutes after tho Arst alarm had two
streams Of water playing upon the build
ing. They attached two sections OF hose
to the two plugs on Bishop street, and car
ried them into the house and fought the
FIRE, which was confined to the second story
and was burning hercely between the
walls. The Logan company were quickly
on hand, and attaching their hose TO the
plug in front Of the Conrad House ran IL
70 the rear Of the house and most Efficient
ly assisted The Undine boys in preventing
general conaagration. In brief space
Of time The FIRE was totally extInguished.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30
MARRIAGES.

BkEATH-u0LTKR.--At the residence of the bfias's
father, June 70. 1881, BY Rev. A Ifrin, Mr.. Cara.
tisn n. Brra4h, Of 0sfend CeMrheld couusy. and
Mis- MaryM. Hotter, Il Liberty. Centre eouaty.
DkLoNo-SrpyER-Atth the ress5sncs q ths hrsAss
psrents In East Brush Valley. June la 1851. II.
J II. Deleng and Assaslh y, essfes, AL e usasrs
neunty.
EaERfcK-srov June 70. 1881, - Rss
1ehn Tomlinscn, Mf. n I. Emerick, of CeasFx Hail
snd Miss rhgbe ssover, Of naines township.
wEAvEn-BOwKRsux --on June u, issI, - ns..
aoha Tomliusan. Mf. Chas Wesser, % 0renR ssen.
snip. and Miss EilEAAssh Beveruox, q rsaa sawn-
ship.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30
Corner Stone Laying.

MEs,Rs. EDIToEs Last Friday, oath
inst, was day long to be remembered by
not only the citizcns Of the beautiful little
city Of Dunvilc, but also by the Masons Of
central and eastern Pennsylvania it being
the occasion Of the laying Of the corner
stone Of the Protestant Episcopal church,
at that place by the Grand Lodge Of Ma
sons Of Pennsylvania. This church IL
being built through the munihcence Of
the late Peter Badly, who left a large surn
Of money 70 be devoted by his executors 10
erect Il suitable memorial to himself and
wife And thus a life spent in Danvillc,
and in earnest labor in his church, 10
which be was deeply attached Is Htly
crowned by this memorial building. On
the morning Of the 24th, your correspond
cnt in company with some fourteen other
members Of Old Fort Lodge, al Centre
Hall, took the morning train At Spring
Mills, for the purpose Of participating in
the ceremonies Of the occasion. AT Laurel
ton We were reinforced by Matt. Bingham,
of the same lodge, and at Minlinburg, by
several members Of the lodge at that
place, who informed Us that the most Of
their members had gone in carriages
across the country. Arriving al Lewis
burg, VIC expected a large reinforcement,
but were disappointed, As their delegation
hsd gone some in carriages and the re-, By
way Of Milton. Having changed cars at
MontAudon, a ride Of few miles brought
Us into the city Of Sunbury, where Il
spcciAl train was waiting TO steam US up 70
our Destination. Here We we're joined by
The sunbury lodge, and several members
of Northumberland lodge. The Sunbury
lodge SaE accompanied by full band A
ride Of "A fcw minutes brought us 10 River
side. Leaving the cars VIC formed In pro-
rcssiou and marched across the river into
IDAuyiilo Here We met at every turn and
cro's street, delegations Of Maso.s who
aled into The procession gs Nc marched
along. In short timg We were all In
iinc when, after marching through several
pi the principal streets, we proceeded 10
The church corner, where the rnembe of
iho Grand Lodge performed the solemn
and imposing ceremony cf LAYING the
corner stone uf Christ church at the hour
- high twelve. Among the memorable
events Of the day the following are De.
serving of q special notice The Rev.
RobeT; PIgcoit, who was the pastor when
90" corner stone of the old church was
laid, some 1ity years sgo was present, and
preached the sermon IN the morning The
person who WAS Master Of the lodge when
thc Grand Lodge laid that corner stone
sull lives and WAS present. Not less than
forty lodges were represented by dclcga-
uous. Belielon,o lodge was represented
by Messrs Loeb, Harris. Hale. Jr., Har-
per, Rev Hewitt, and the District Deputy.
DR.. Hale. Having described our trip, and
The ceremonies up TO their close, will not
occupy your space with = description Of
our return journey, leaving your readers
10 imagine that We got home safe and
sober-A fact which friend Forster can
vouch Tor, as be iourneyed with us from
Cobufn 30 Spring Mills. -.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

HuTAan.--At her hgsss IL Bell township, westzaors-
Lard eossnty r. Iune - isst. Mrs. Calhassae a
Hazard, muiher q \. y. BaEArd, who IL we'll known
In shis cuunty. agna - years.
NORMAN --Oa jane fe ISL. IN HAlnes taxnshsr
Maggie n. Norman, aged - years, months asi
u DAYS.
KnuMRfNE.-on June Il. Isl. ct Spring NILS. xakn
v. kFamrinc, aged = yesFs. months and Is azxs
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

A GREAT ESTERPRIsE.-The Hop Bit
ters Manufacturing Company is one Of
kochester's greatest business enterprises.
Their Hop Bitters have reached sale be-
yond all precedent, having from their in
trinsic value found their way into almost
every household in the nd.-Graplic
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

LcGAS CEMESE. The retail price for
LOGAN CEMENT on and after this date
May 3, 1881, will be two dollars per
barrel and no charge for bags or barrels.
III Il Htrxs
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

-Bavarian and Bohemian beers surpasS
any malt liquors ever before offered TO the
public. These sparkling drinks can be
had on draft at Brown Bros, Butts House.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

Special inducements for orders for
Clothing during the Summer months.
23-u MONTGOMERY & Co, TAilors.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30
irenoble

Rev. John Harpster, who left our town
over nine years ago, as Lutheran mis-
sionary to Gunlour, India, returned on
last Wednesday, having been at Altoona
as delegate representing the Kansas
Synod In the General Synod Of the United
States. After his departure from Centre
Hall, over nine years ago, Rev. Harps,er
remained in India some four or Eve years,
when the state Of his health required his
return TO the United States, and he made
the voyage via. San Francisco. lie re-
msined in California and Oregon year or
two, engaged in the mission work, and
then came 10 Kansas where he has had
charge of the Hayes City mission since,
and is doing q very successful work there.
He will return again TO this Geld Of his
labors In a short time, with all the esteem
'of his brethren In tho church elsewhere,
as he has shown n peculiar fitness for this
important work, and Is possessed Of great
power and eloquence a. = speaker lie l.
a son Of George HaFpster, deceased, and
brother Of Jacob Harpster, Of our town.
Ills old neighbors, friends and acquaint-
ances here greeted his return with warm.
est expressions Centre Hall Reporter.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

Brown Bros. are making q speciality
Of new whiskies never before offered in
Bellefonte, such As Golden Rule of the
People, "Hannitville" and "Douzherty.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30

Copp.spoNn, con ntaining important news, solicit.
ed nom any mart OF the county No commune nticn-
inserted unI1s- accompanied 10y the real name uf the
writcr.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-06-30
RECoRDER.

We arc authorized 20 announce that
EHAhk y HBLR, Of Spring towuship will - : aAn-
didste tof Rrourdef subject e. the dsidb Il the Dem
ccrAito County Convention.
We are authorized 10 announce that
JOHN METERs of Harris tuunship. wiII he osndi.
daie ioI ksoorder subject 30 the decision q the Demo
cFAtir County Couveution
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1881-03-30

TE E-1l-iss IN which or authorities have
H-.- evolved "a account of the Chinese imported
--- -lis country must Be far from agreeable. and
os u Is -Lat ~e by 10 means consider
---- tls-l matters are settled. We shall In the
---s= df mouth or 50 be having complaints from
G-11 Government. % be followed shortly
a- lg cl-lrIaints from the Chinese Government
q .ll 1zr Own C4ovz---snezt NAV have been IN the
r- vll not prevent rs having an ininity Of
-= il setting matters 50 represented abroad
e--er Governments EiIl see their action in the
=-a l-hL Iaen We are Just beginning to have a
---s 1f what an uu-uIy set have been introduced
---luE or hitherto peaceful population The rows
--z disturbances which have taken place upon the
and a. the quarantine stations. vii no
o--t- De- repeated upon more extended scale at
-5 % the distant plantations. There certainly
t-t tl b a strict Surveillance kept upon those
1-a- vn0 are reported % Be- drawn frou the
criminal classes Of China. We would also like the
1-itiss 70 be acquainted With the contents Of
t.a Chinese possers which have appeared 50 plen-
tlr1ly upou the walls Of Chinatown within the
Ia,. month They may BE- the most innocent Of
q 51-1u=-ts. s6vsrtising cups Of tea. or they may
n1st inceadiary Affairs Who kno=sI Ger
tuly a1as Of the authorities- OF course this VIII
b -ezsllied Is soo7 as We have properly trained
&C lcasIl1 interpreter. Altogether the outlook in
t Chiness question Is not pleasant one, IN spite
d -hs visEz Of the 0ptists, who trlst things Eill
clz1s right somehow. Probable diplomatic trou-
Has abroad. probable r0vs az home, legal dificul-
ti=s IEv suits. grumblines from planters for more
Labor. erunblinEs FROM non-plszters Of too many
Canes, uust make the very name Of Chinamsn
most uupalateable to our Cabinet officers.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1881-03-30
The Stamp Act.

yAuUzu, MAUI, March 9th. 1851.
Eur1oz GAzETTEs- Is 59Ebtless the 6-tv OF al
good citizens TO pay their taxes, but it is surely
the duty q a good e0vcrn-1ent 70 make TIE pay
rneur As Convenient rs possible have no com
plant 20 make against the ordinary manner of
collecting yearly taxes. bat think injustice Is
done N carrying Oat the Provisions of the Stamp
Act
Stamps can be obtained only al The G0verlmeut
House IN Honolulu. 50 the people living on the
oti1er Islands obliged - pay not oliy the face
Of the stamp. but also the expense Of getting them
5T mail registered letter OF Otherwise, and run the
risk Of losing them n case Of miscarriage.
Fh0se who keep them On hand are obliged b
charge more than their face 70 coTer the eIpense
and parties using stamps have TO pay from i've to
twenty-five celts each eItEs % get them. This Is
surely not fair.
/ would saggast that there should be at Ieast ore
place OF each Island where the government keep
the stamps, In the hands Of some responsible
officer, on sale at their face value. The Governor
or Sheriff would perhaps be the proper person but
any responsible government Officer would do
At times II has been impossible 70 get on Maui
enueh : ,ups n ada. the b1siness, and serious
deizys have occ1rred In c0usequence
A siignf commission might be paid to the officer
selected, 70 pay for the eKtra work. say or Der
cent Very respectfully, Pho BoSo PuEIIoo.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1881-03-30
Visit of Her Majesty the Queen to the
Smallpox Hospital.

Her Majesty the Queen visited the Smallpox
Hospital on the reef last Saturday. She did not
enter the houses, but stopped her carriage and
conversed with those patients who we're able to
come out on the verandahs- Her Majesty left
presents Of flowers and ferns, and also sent various
comforts to the sufferers. The letter of which We
give a translation below. and which expresses the
kind feelings that ii. II. II. the Princess Regent
entertains towards her people was read aloud to
the patients
FrisHds II send my love mingled with deep
s0rrOE 70 yO1 who are ail eted 50 gr1eE0usly with
smallpox. that dreadful disease which Is troubling
cur community II these days The appearances of
tnis cOntagIOn among Us Is very painful to my
mind more especially since It has come IN the
commencement of my feeble attempts to admin
lister the affairs Of our Kingdom. From the time
When TINS sickness began 70 spread amongst US It
became a matter Of great anxiety To me- what
would be the end Of this plague, and what dread
ful ravaees It would make amongst Us (; md the
government has tried and labOred arduously
disposal, 10 appease and restrain the Widespread
ing devastation Of this pitiess disease, which IS
working 50 much evil amongst as.
On account Of the love / bear, and the never
Gliding sympathy With nation, my great desire
Is 70 see yJ1 all healed Of yO1r sickness. and
returned in good health into the bosom OF your
families
Friends, l ask and entreat that you viii be
pleased 70 incline your ears with favor and listen
attentIyely to the directions and orders OF those
who are appointed 70 administer medicine 70 you ;
ard may the Blessing Of heaven which passes all
understanding with patience, rest, peics and ease
from your pain be given to you whilst such dis
tressing circumstances surround you.
LmIUoKALGSI, P. Z.
The Palace. March 95th. 1851.