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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
A Male Critic.
Washinrton Canitol.

After a man reaches thirty.hve
and goes beyond 1t, he is apt to be
too critical, and scans pretty face
AS cuoily AS 40 does sCaGuc or q
painting. To my mind the NEST
wonderful, rarest countenance is not
mere beauty or regularity of outline,
or dazzling complexion; the most
beautiful, charming woman in the
world is she who has what you call
an eloquent face. One that reflects
every emotion, as the limpid water
shows back the changing cloud, the
pressing object. Such a face is a
never ending charm; it allures, it
fascinates and portrays in turn the
feelings OF the heart. It is sweetly
tender, self-loving, sympathetic, and
enslaves by its very variety. We
can imagine the star.eyed sorceress
of the Nile, radiant with love, as
her mail-clad Antony came within
reach OF her sculptured arms. Such
a face had La VALERIE, who held the
tickle, fair and false Louis in bond
age, and delied all other DANES of
the old noblesse.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08

Kidney Wort moves the bowels
regularly, cleanses the blood, and
radically cures kidney diseases,
gravel, piles. bilious headache. and
pains which are caused by disor-
dered liver and kidneys. Thsus-
ands have been cured-why should
you not try ii? Your druggists
will tell you that 1t Is one OF the
most successful medicines ever
known. It IL sold In both Dry
and Liquid form, and it's action is
positive and sure In either.-DdHds
Ter. Herald.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
An Awkward Predican,ent.
Cleveland Leader.

Last evening the particulars W ere
learned OF a distressing occurrence
ut Euclid There lives within the
limits of the town named a IN iddle
aged farmer named Henry Good
plower, who, although honest, is not
addicted to the careful observation
OF the biblical injunction to keep
holy the Sabbath, which is indica-
tive OF a pious man. On Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodplower, attended
the circus, and the lady remarked
with feelings of admiration and as
constituent the contortions of the
india rubber man who placed his
feet on the back of his own neck,
with manifest ease and grace. The
circus ended, and the Euclid delega-
ton returned to their home, Mrs.
G.. deeply thoughtful. Yesterday
the farmer, who, as stated above, is
not member of any religious de-
nomination, accompanied by his
hired man, betook himself to the oat
field to make up for lost time. At
ter the men departed, Mrs. G.. sat
down on the floor to carry out a
plan which she had been turning
over in her mind. She is OF a very
cumulative nature, and the more she
thought of the india rubber man the
more she became fixed in the belief
that she could discount some OF his
efforts. The FIRST feat attempted was
putting her foot back OF her neck.
The right foot was adjusted with
circumStantial ease. All attempts
to get the other one up failed utter
ly and dismally. Finally conclud-
ing that the day was not good one
for playing circus, Mrs. G. tried to
get her, right foot down, but was
unable to do so. Finally realizing
her desperate condition, Mrs. Good
Flowers efforts were little less than
superhuman, but they were no good;
the foot would not come down, and
at length the unfortunate, woman
gave over her fruitless exertions.
In the meantime the cheerful hus-
band and hired man were breaking
the Sabbath and making the oat
field look sick. All the morning
they toiled on, and as noon came on
they looked anxiously and expect
antly toward the house but no signs
that dinner was ready were received.
AL last the shadows and yearning
stomachs convinced the reapers that
dinner time WAS long past. The
farmer led the way to the house and
on entering the door his startled
gaze fell on the form OF the wife of
his bosom coiled up on the floor like
a section of hose, the fire. out and
the dishes unwashed. The Mortified
man at first though it was an attack
OF green cucumbers, but on attempt
ing to raise.his helpmate discovered
the difficulty. The knots were I'm.
tied, the kinks untangled and the
woman Strengthened out. She will
resolve herself into a circus no more.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
IS A REALLY RELIABLE REMEDY
FOR WASTING AND NERVOUS
DISEASES.

After numerous experiments Mr.. Fell
lows succeeded in produsing this combin-
alton of Hypopl osphites, which has not
only restored him to health, but has since
been found 80 successful in the treatment
of disease smanating from loss Of nerve
power, and consequently muscular relax
alton, viz:
Aphonia floss Of voice), Neutalgia, Ana
mia, Nervous Debility, Chronic Diar-
rhna. Whooping Ooagh, Dyspepsia,
Congestion OF the Lungs, Fever and
Ague, Palpitation of the Heart, Leucor-
roea, Melancholy. Malaria, Mental De-
nreaaiou Nervousness
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George Hatters, who resides near
Smithburg, Washington county, Nd,
was threshing on the farm of Solo
mon Toms, near Foxville, Frederick
county, on Thursday of last week,
and stepped on the top OK the ma
chine TO sweep off the dust, BY
some means he slipped and fell with
one leg against the spiked cylinder,
which was In rapid motion. With
rare presence OF mind he pushed the
belt off the pulley with his other foot
and stopped the cylinder, hut not
until the flesh OF his leg had been
entirely torn from the bone. The
crushed and lacerated leg, was am
putated by Drs, Baldwin and Ames,
OF Smithsburg, and 1t Is hoped that
the unfortunate man will survive
the terrible accident. aI) nI
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
COAL AND WOOD OFFICE
AND
Flour and Feed Store
No. es Queen St., staley's Block

THE undersigned respectfully informs
4 the citizens of Martinsburg and Rerk-
eley county that he has opened Coal and
Wood Office and Flour and Feed Store at
So Queen Street, where all orders in my
line will receive prompt attention. have
put in pair of Fairbanks new scales and
all coal sold by me will be weighed and
full weight guaranteed. Piedmont and
Cumberland run of mine, Fine and Lump
Coal; also best quality Nut and Egg an
thracite coal always on hand.
Farmers having Corn, Oats and Hay to
sell are solicited TO see me before selling
Thanking the public for the liberal pat
ronage extended me, and soliciting your
further favors,
am respectfully yours,
jy24-iy J. W. ROBERTS.
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THE GREAT ORIGINAL
MAMMOTH 99C. STORE,
on Queen st. m Queen ST., { =
UJ Queen st. 0JMARTINB URG, w. VA.
LET OUR PRICES BE KNOWN TO ALL
For There is Not Competitor Near to Meet Them.
WHY!

ERsoNs how the dollar trade through
The enoughit
because the goods stolen or bought bankrupt sales not because they
articles and to buy strictly M quantities and at special rates
dealers and bb When reflect how many
its toll interest capital and for skill and labor not dcu 10
the mm which method of buying give our
fMarnsbug and vicinity to
the which they have heretofore and are now paying for goods 10 my
and course there cannot help but be great revolution in prices
by giving liberal share of their patronage
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8 to SO Cts. EACH.

Napkin Rings from 25 cents up
Brackets 25 cents, Cuspadores SO cents
Picture Frames 10 cents up
Boys Tool Chests, 40 cents
Autograph Albums %, 80, SO cents, &c.
Richter Harmonious Is and SO cents
Langhammer Harmonicas rs cents
Pocket Books % cents and upwards
Jewelry of every description from IS cents
and upwards
Band Mirror 20 cents and up
Beautiful Combination Picture Franz
S- We have Goods from cents to
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Says Lord Macaulay: I'VE are
not poorer, but richer, because We
have through many ages rested
from our labor one day In seven.
While industry Is suspended, while
exchangeis silent while no smoke
Issues + ON the factory, a process
is going on quite as Important to
the wealth ofthe nation as any
which Is performed on more busy
days. Man, the machine Of ma
chines--the machine com pared
with which all the contrivances Of
the Watts Arkwrights are worth
less--ili repairing and winding up,
80 that he returns 10 his work on
Monday with clear intellect, with
livelier spirits and renewed COR
poral vigor."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08

Nearly all the Ills that afiiict US
can be prevented and cured by
keeping the stomach, liver and
kidneys In working order. There
\ IL no medicine known that will do
this as surely as, ,Parker's Ginger
/ Tonic. See adv. 8
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08

Ladies. and all who lead seden-
airy lives should use DR.. NET
TAUR's HEADACHE AND DYsPEP-
STA PILLS. Price rs cents. For
sale at all Drug Stores.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08

A little oil Of cloves poured into a
bottle containing gum mucilage will
prevent 1t from souring.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08

Every body should note the fact
that the best remedy known for
Coughs, Colds etc., Is Dr., Bulls
Cough syrup. Price only p. cents
q DOtlIe. ea A.. tsssa444 T HI gsa
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-08
MALARIA.

Persons living in malarious districts
may protect themselves from attacks Of
fever by the use of FELLOWS COM
POUND SYRUP OF HYP0PH0S-
PHITES. Its effect in toning up the sys-
tenn enables US to ward off contagious dis
orders, and successfully combat disease.
The soluble phosphites and the other
DEMONSTRATING principles composing Fell
lows Hypophosphites are SO carefully
proportioned and so judiciously mingled,
that their action upeu the nerves, mus
cles and membranes in imparting vitality,
strength and healthy action is generally
apparent within twenty-four hours, and
the good effects experienced are Of per-
manent character.
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To Nervous Sufferers-The Eu-
ropean Remedy.

DR.. j. B. SlMPsoN's SPECIFIC MEDICINE.
DR.. J. B. Simpsons Specific Medicine is
apositive cure for Spermatorrhea, impo-
tency, weakness and all diseases resulting
from self.abuse, as nervous debility, irri-
liability, mental anxiety, langsor, lassi-
tude, depression of spirits and functional
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Stereoscopes SO cts, Lunch Baskets % cts
Stereoscopic Views SO cents per doz.
Ebony Picture Frames 25 cents
Stationery cents and upwards
Silk Handkerchiefs so cents
Pair Beautiful Vases SO cents
Lunch Baskets rs cents
Color Boxes 8 cents and upwards
Dolls from 5, 10, Is, rs to SO cents and
upwards
Lava Match Safes 80 cents
Perfumery atall prices
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The noblest men know on earth
Are men whose hands are brown with
toll;
Who, backed by no ancestral groves,
Hew down the wood and till the soil
And win thereby proudsr name
Than follows king or warriors fame
The workingmen, what'er the task,
Who carve the stone or bear the hod,
They bear upon their honest brows.
The royal stamp and seal Of God;
And worthier are their drops OF sweat
Than diamonds in coronet.
God bless the noble workingmen,
Who rear the cities of the plain,
Who dig the mines, whe build the ships,
And drive the commerce of the main,
God bless them, for their toiling hands
Have wrought the glory Of all lands.
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cents Slo. New Goods received daily
buying the so Store Call and convinced
(junsll-ly.
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SEE WHAT WE HAVE
80 CTS EACH

Chromos, 24x30 in, Walnut Frame
ls Inch Travelling Bag
ID Inch Leather Satchel
Genuine Concert Harmonious
l0- Key German Accordions
Solid Gold Engraved Ring
set OF Gold Front Shirt Studs
Pair Rolled Plate Cuff Buttons
Pair Rolled Plate Cuff Pins
La dies' Ne.k Chains
Fine Rolled Plate Breast Pins
Fine Rolled Plate Earrings
English Plate Vest Chain
Beautiful Lava Smoking Set
Beautiful TAPESTRY Ottomans
with Velvet Top, Wood Bottoms
and Casters
Large Plate Glass Mirror
Black Walnut Desk and Boxes
Large Splint-bottom Rocky Chair
Tinware. FIVE pieces, consisting o
two Dish Pans, three Pudding
Dishes, or 4 Buckets and DippeI
Meerschaum Pipes
Meerschaum Cigar Smokers
Florence Hair Brushes
and hundreds of articles too hume
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Child s Nursery CHAIR
Z" Rattan Rocking Chair
I" Table High Chair
Good Violin and Bow
Eastlake Folding Rocker
Ladies Sewing Stands
Bronze Ink Stands
Beautiful Mantle Sets
A Good Step Ladder
Boys Express Wagons
Set Steel Knives and Forks
Toys, Games, Dolls,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10
THE 0OVERNOIiSHIP.

The st. Paul Dispatch of "Wednesday
contains report of interviews with
large number of leading men
throughout the State, and by which
it is developed that the people are far
from being unit upon this question.
at the same time it is plainly evident
that 10 lingering i'll feeling exists in
the party, but settled determination
to support whoever is nominated and
from whatever portion of the state
the candidate might happen to come.
1t will be seen that Gov. Pillsbury
stands high up in the preferences, but
according to the interviews with Min
neapolis Republicans the Governor is
entirely out of the field. Hon. G. a q.
Pillsbury, nephew of the Governor,
and supposed to know, is reported rs
saying that he was able to say en-
phatically that the Governor would
under no circumstances be i candid
ate for reelection" And to further
confirm the fact that the Governor is
not in the field, he himself was inter
viewed and the following is his EN-.
phatic language on the subject:
When Gov. Pillsbury was asked by
n Dispatch reporter for his views on
the State canvass, he replied that he
could only say for himself that he
would not be candidate. He had
held the place long enough, he said,
and besides he was Il business man,
with business demanding his atten,
ton. He had but one ambition for
the rest of his term, and that WAS to
settle the bond question. 1t would he
a qualification TO have that fully and
finally adjusted during his admins
tration. Then he could go out of the
Office well pleased. AS to various
candidates, he had not Il word To say.
The report, to be sure, gives the
opinion of but 212 of the one hundred
and fifty thousand voters in the state,
still it may after all foreshalow the
general preference. The claims of
Southern Minnesota are quite gener.
ally conceded, but when it comes u
making up the record and the gentle
men interviewed speak out their pref
erence the four receiving the highest
number hail from what might he re
garded the "northern belt" viz
Pillsbury of Minneapolis, Hubbard
of Red Wing, McGill of st. Paul, ant
Stearns of Duluth. The following |.
summary of the interviews by thu
Dispatch reporters:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10
STATE NEWS.

A sad and fatal stroke of lightning
occurred on the farm of j. E. Good
rich. in Oronco. Mr.. Goodrich wa.
in his cOrn.iield hOeing corn with his
hired man, and without a moments
warning was stricken down by q
deadly bolt of lightning.
Extra efforts are being made by
the officers of the State Agricultural
Society and the approaching Fair al
Rochester promises to be successful
Col. W. +. Villas, of Madison. Wis.,,
one of the most eloquent orators in
the West, will deliver the annual
address.
A frightful wreck took place Sitmr.
day night near Dover, nine cars of a
freight train being badly broken up,
and their contents. wheat, poured
out upon the ground. The accident
was caused by the train breaking in
two the stopping causing the NOV
ing cars to telescope. Thos. Williams,
brakeman from Iowa, was so Sc
verely injured that he died a few
hours after the accident.
The annual meeting of the Mime.
sofa Old Settlers Association, was
held at St. Paul on the first instant.
when the members exchanged old
stories, held banquet and elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year President, s. T.. Folsom; Vice
Presidents, r. Chute, James Shearer;
Secretary, A. Goodrich; Correspond
ing Secretary, j. F. williams Treas.
urer, DR.. J. H. Murphy.
The amount of the receipts and
shipments of flour, etc., at Minneapo.
lis for the week ending May 3lst,
was as follows: Receipts-wheat
1856, 900 bushels -four, barrels, 4,790 |;
feet of lumber, 1850, 600; bushels of
corn, 10l, $50; bushels Of oats, $500 I;
tons feed, PAT cars live stock, %:
total number Of cars, 1875. Ship
ments-Barrels flour, 90, 1923 f; lumber,
$500, 900 feet tons feed, 2.405; bush.
els wheat, 1920; bushels corn, g.
4O5: bushels oats, 1,400; cars live
stock, IL; cars general merchandise,
34l /; total cars shipped. l,433.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10

THERE has been i report current
that Gen. Hubbard, candidate for
Governor. had entered into an ar
rangement with Mr.. Dunncll. where
by Dunnell's friends had agreed to
support Hubbard and in recognition
of this aid Hubbard and his friends
are to support Dmnell two years
from now for Senator. Although
this has been authoritively denied,
the General himself now denies it..
He was in Winona one day this week
and Repubiican reporter interviewed
him and the following is the report
of the interview:
Learning that Gen. Hubbard of
Red Wing was in town last evening,
representative of the Reputiican ap-
preached that gentleman with view
of ascertaining authOritatively wheth-
er there was any foundation for the
recently circulated rumor alleging q
bargain between him and Mr.. Dun
nell concerning the disposal of certain
Offices in this State during the pres
cnt and the coming year Tor their nut.
ual personal advantage. Gen. Hub
bard. who freely admits his guberna-
torial candidacy, replied with much
warmth that no such conference as is
alleged between him and Mr.. Dunnell
ever took place, and that no under
standing exists between them in any
form whatever, affecting either the
Governorship or the Senatorial Office.
Accepting this explicit declaration
Us Il candid and truthful one, the Re-
p"Jiieon representative Intercepted
Gen. Hubbard as to his prospects for
the nomination, eliciting the response
that 1.-THE crops really looked very
promising special Significance
of which the reader will not be slow
to observe. Gen. Hubbard is appar.
emily encouraged by the multiplicity
of candidates from Southern Mime.
sofa, to which section of the State the
Office of Governor for the next term
is assigned by general consent, and
he entertains the hope that the
strength of his rivals will eventually
dssipate and pass over to himself
The General, however, is obviously
nerVous-that is, as nervous as sc
cool Il man as he is capable of becom
ing-over the growing popularity OF
Mr.. McGill, and even the vague hints
of fourth term for Governor Pills
bury he CONSTITUTES rs containing the
elements of Il possible candidacy
which may effectually upset the Cal
culatiOns of all the younger and less
known aspirants-not excluding him
self.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.

Affairs at Albany grow exciting.
The daily ballots during the week
have not varied particularly, Conk-
ling receiving his usual "a, and Cor
nell and Derew leading in the respect
i've vacancies. Thursday there were
rumors of joining forces ON the part
of the Democrats and the Conkling
faction with the evident intention of
defeating the election Of Il Republi-
can at this session. There was also
a sensation on the same day when AS
semblyman Bradley arose and declar'
ed he had received II bride from IN
agent Of Depew offering him 81 500 fol
his vote. The money he declared was
in the Speakers hands. This occur
red in the assembly previous to thu
meeting Of the joint convention
which subsequently convened and De
pew ran up to So, but the Thursday
evening report doesn't intimate
whether or not Bradley voted for De
pew. 1t was truly a scene and nj
manner of reasons were given for The
Offering of this bride, the Conklins
men claiming it was direct bride oil
the part of the Depew men and tn,
opposition to Conkling claiming i
was a grand stroke Oh the part of thu
great resigned to rally sympathiz
ing crowd to his support. 1t is dis
graceful to say the least and Conk
ling and Plat have stirred up Il nic'
mess as they evidently intended. TIN
question again comes up, is thi
craftsmanship lis this the enter
tainment to which we are invitedr
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10

BADEAU, Grants private secretary
and biographer, is now in a dilemma
A Washington telegram Of the 9Th
says:
"A curious and interesting fact
has just become known here. A
short time before the Chicago con.
| ventiOn Gen. Badeau arrived in New
York from London with stereotypes
of the campaign life of Grant, which
had been prepared abroad. Antici.
pating Grant 8 nomination at Chicago
the plan was to put the work to press
Immediately upon receiving the news
that Grant WAS the nominee. The
duty was paid on the plates and they
were taken away. When the result
of the convention became known
Badeau brought them back and made
application for permission to re-expOrt
the plates and receive the money
duty no had paid. This request could
not be granted, since the duty had
been paid on them, and they had beer
Removed. But for the entire con
iidence in Grants nomination the
plates could have been left in hand,
and if no occasion for their use hat
arisen they could then have been ell
tered for export. Their prompt re-
moval was probably for the purpose
OF arranging them in the press fol
immediate publication. 1t is to III
hoped that Badeau will clear enough
in his late military novel to cover TIT
expense of his political campaign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10

in the Senate, either to bulldoze their
own reelection or facilitate the re cleo
ton OF Democratic SUCCESSORS. The
treasons of 1860 and 1881 differ only in
degree. Davis belonged to his country
Conkling belonged to his parry. Conk.
lings pretext for resignation was that
the President nominated Judge Robert
SON, eminently proper and capable, fol
collector, and Robertson's only otiense
was that as delegate to the Republi
can convention, he acted with the ma
jority Of the convention against the
nomination of the third-term candidate
for President. Was that justification ol
an excuse or even decent prctext for his
resignation 2 If the President had
wronged Conkline, instead Of running
away he should have remained IN his
scat, seeking vindication where he hat
been wronged. Conkling will find tru.
courage and fidelity pay better thar
heroics."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-10
COUNTY, CORRESPONDENTS.
Lake Crystal,

ss"o ~
The crops OH adjoining farms look
well, and the farmers are in hopes of
good yield.
Business is quite lively since the
Springs work is completed.
Our village board are busy con-
structing a new side walk on second
street.
p. T. Shepard has sold several lots
during the past week.
Attorney Cray has a cousin visit
ing with him from the East.
Morton has repainted his store
front and ordered a new canvas avn.
ing.
w. c. Davis and Roland & Rees
are displaying new machinery till one
cannot rest.
Tim. Campbell, our genial freight
agent, made flying trip to kasOta
last week.
IL. u. Mclean las moved BACK To
town. He has rented his farm to C.
j. DOssett.
jim. Murphy has returned from
Iowa, and will hereafter stay at the
Central House with his father.
Rev. S. NJ. Davis, of st. Paul, has
been holding series Of meetings al
the M. L. church during the last
week.
A movement is on foot to build a
mill at this place. Mr.. Friend OF
Garden City, agrees to erect one, il
the town will raise a bonus of 80, 900
capable of grinding one hundred bar
rels of flour per day.