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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

The terrible fires sweeping over
the northern and northeastern
parts of Michigan, caused by the
long drouth, is terrible. The
earth is as dry as finder, and for
est fires are raging in many local
tiles with disastrous effect
Towns and villages in the course
of the flames have been destroyed,
and hundreds of men, women and
children have persisted, and thous-
ands of families have been made
homeless. The accounts are heart
rendering.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

OUR WATER WoRKs.-The re-
cent drouth has taught our citizens
the real value of our water works as
a means of domestic supply. During
the past several weeks, while many
cities and towns ia the country were
suffering from a water famine, the
citizens of Martinsburg had a bount.
iful supply of pure spring water
furnished at their doors, for the
small sum OF IS per year, for the
family supply. No city or town in
the country furnishes such a bounti.
full supply Of such pure water at
such cheap rates.
Then, as a protection against fire
we can scarcely estimate the value
of our water works. On numerous
occasions, aud more recently, on
Monday morning last, we were saw
ed from disastrous conflagration
by the wattr works. Indeed then
value to us cannot be estimated by
dollars and cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Natures SIuice-Max.

The kidneys are natures sluice-
way to wash out the debris of our
constantly changing bodies. If
they do not work properly the
trouble is felt everywhere. Then
be wise and as soon as you see
signs of disorder get a package
of Kidney-Wort and take ii faith
fully. 1t will clean the sluice-way
of sand, gravel or slime and puri-
fy the whole system. Druggists
sell it, both liquid and dry, and it
is equally efficiant in either form.
-Lndependent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

From the Wheeling Registers re-
port of the proceedings of the recent
meeting of the Pytti n Grand Lodge
at Berkeley Springs we take the fol-
lowing.
After the adjournment of the con.
clave pleasant little episode occur
red which will long be pleasantly
referred to by those who witnessed
it. John w. Schultz, before his de-
parture, had manufactured and dec
Grated at the Wheeling Pottery a
handsome shaving mug. The mug
stands about four inches high and is
handsome specimen of workman
ship. 1t was designed and intended
for Rufus Smith; and on one side
bore his emblem in the Grand Lodge
and upon the other his rank in the
Supreme Lodge of the World, while
upon the front was the inscription,
presented to j. Rufus Smith by
John w. Schultz" The presenta-
tion speech was made by w. T.
Logan, Esq, of Martinsburg, in his
happiest style. Mr.. Smith respond
ed and was deeply affected by the
occurrence.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17


was held near this place on Satur-
day last, proved to be grand sue
cess. The people began to assemble
in the grove about 10 A. M, and con-
tinued to come until night. At noon
the tables, containing the rich bouu-
ties of life, were spread on the grass
which carpets the grove, and every
one was invited to partake of the
good things, without money and
without price. Dinner being over
we engaged in croquet and other
social games. In the afternoon Rev.
j. X. Nelson, of your city, and Rev.
j. Eegley made their appearance.
The miustrels then being called,
gave us quite a treat in the why of
some excellent music, after which
Rev. Mr.. Nelson gave the children
talk which was full of interest and
Instruction.
During the thunder storm last
Sunday, the lightning struck the
east chimney of Mr.. VIM. Ripple's
dwelling. 1t went down the CHM
ney, knocked OH the lire.uoard, huri-
ing it across the room to the wall
opposite, knocked ashes all over the
house, killed a cat which was lying
under the stove. The bolt fell on
the floor a white, burning mass, ard
exploded, doing no other damage
than stated, except stunning the in
mates and causing deafness for a
short time.
Mr.. Nelson preached a very effec-
tive sermon at the chapel Saturday
evening, and Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock; the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper was administered.
A little daughter of Daniel Elem
ing was badly burnt one day last
week. j. M. Ripple was called in
and extracted the fire. She is now
convalescent.
Last Sunday, while convened at
the chapel in the capacity of chill
dren's meeting, we were visited by
quite refreshing shower of rain.
John w. III. Smith has dug els
tern in his yard, which will greatly
increase the value and comforts of
his village home.
1t is a busy place at George Coles
cider mill during the week. The
mill has capacity of forty barrels
per day.
Do not forget to come to the Har-
mony Sunday school celebration on
the oath.
There will be protracted meet
ing here, commencing four weeks
from last Saturday.
Rev. J. Negley will begin a pro-
tracted meeting at Little George
town tomorrow at IL A. NJ.
Broad Lane will be we'll repre-
sented at the Agricultural Fair.
Our day schools are doing admira-
bly,. ARCTURUs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

GOOD NEws.-We are glad to an
nounce that Mr.. John Farrin has
fully concluded to return to Mar
tinsburg and opened up his boiler
and machine shops in this place. He
has secured ample grounds from
Messrs. Frazer 81 Bishop, and this
enterprising firm will proceed at
once to erect large and commodi-
Gus buildings for the occupancy of
Mr.. Farrin. There is no better
workman in the country than Mr.. f.
and he possesses the energy, skill and
business tact to build up large
manufacturing establishment in this
place, if he is accorded proper en-
couragement by our citizens, as we
are sure he will be.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
A BIG BLAZE.
{ ire in Geyer's Carriage Factory
GOOD WORK BY THE FIREMEE
They Control the Flames In 80 Minutes

At half-past one O'Clock Sunday
night, or rather Monday morning,
the startling cry of fire rang through
the streets. It occurred at an hour
when almost everybody was wrapped
in slumber, and some minutes elaps-
ed before there was general re-
spouse to the alarm, and by this time
the fire, which originated in Ulum'S
blacksmith shop, In building own
ed by Mr.. VIM. F. Geyer, and par
TALLY used by him for storing car
riages, &C., was in a sheet of lurid
flame. This building adjoined MI !.
Geyer's finishing shop, carriage
blacksmith shops and livery stables,
all frame buildings. The fight was
to save these buildings, and the
stable of Messrs. Fisher & Fiske, on
the south side. AT first it looked
like a hopeless undertaking, and
would probably have been SO, de-
spite the heroic labors of the firemen
and citizens, but for the fact that a
copious rain had fallen sveral hours
before, the first for several weeks,
saturating the roofs and buildings
that previously were as dry as finder
boxes. But for this fortunate fall of
rain, it is doubtful if even the splen-
did work of the firemen could have
saved the adjoining buildings, and
perhaps large number of the build
ings south and southeast of the fire.
The firemen, as usual, were
promptly on hand, and combatted
the flames from every side with
marked courage and system. In not
over thirty minutes after the first
alarm, the fremen had the flames
under complete control. The frame
building in which the fire originated
was entirely consumed, and the sec
ond story of Mr.. Geyer's finishing
shop badly damaged, but the other
surrounding buildings were saved
with slight injury.
Mr.. Geyer lost a lumber of new
sleighs, and several secondhand
buggies and carriages, a lot Of ma
terial, &C., besides the entire de-
struction of one building and damage
to the other. He has not yet been
able to fully ascertain the amount of
his less, which, we learn, is fully
covered by insurance.
Mr.. w. F. Geyer had both his
hands badly burned while working
at the fire, trying to save his property.
From all that can be learned in re-
gard to the matter, it is fully evil
dent that the fire was the work of an
| incendiary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

THE long wished for, hoped for,
prayed for, welcome rain came on
Sunday evening. The long drouth
is broken, the hearts of the people
cheered, and hope and cheerfulness
taken the place of gloom and despon-
dency. The rain wiz not help the
corn or late potatoes, but it will re-
vive the parched pasture, and put
the ground in good condition for
fall seeding. 1t has also cooled the
atmosphere and brought the mercu-
ry down to a point Of comfortable
breathing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Mirabilu Dicfu.

Spring Blossom is a success. /
truly think its effects are won
dertul; all the Dyspeptic Symp-
toms / complained of have vanish
ed; my wife also is enthusiastic in
praise of ii; she was disfigured by
Bloiches and Pimples on her face
and had continuous headache,
she is all right now,and all insight
~ eruptions have gone-you may
refer any doubling Thomas to
me. r. NJ. WILLIAMSON, Elk St.,
Buffalo. Price, 80 cents, trial bot
ties 10 cents. For sale by E. G.
Williams, Jr., & Bro, druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

ANOTHER crisis has arisen in the
Presidents ease. A new but not
entirely unexpected complication
is reported, involving one of the
patients lungs. 1t is thought
probable that an abscess has al
ready been formed, in which case
the Presidents chances of recov-
cry will be materially lessened.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

A GOOD deal of interest is being
manifested by politicians, in the
matter of the re.districting of the
State by the legislature next win
ter. The State will be made into
four congressional districts, and
the trouble will be to arrange
them to suit the various aspirants
for congressional honors. There
are too few districts and too many
aspirants.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

The canvass in Virgin ia, is go
ing on after the old style of joint
discussion. The two candidates
for Governor will have joint dis
cussions in every county in the
State before theclose of the cam
paign.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

White Surah, combined with
white satin naeroeiHeun, and trim
med with white Spanish lace, white
satin bows, and Rhine crystal or
naments, makes the handsomest
of all white evening toilets.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
As azure for piles

Kidney Wort acts first by over
coming in the mildest manner all
tendency to constipation; then, by
its great tonic and invigorating
properties, 1t restores 10 heath
the debilitated and weakened
parts. We have hundreds of GER
titled cures, where oil else had fail
ed. Use 1t and suffer no longer. =
Exchange.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

Fellows Syrup of Hypophos-
phites, by restoring strength TO
the nerves and muscles of the
stomach, cures dyspepsia, which
Is but the result OF loss of nervous
strength, followed by muscular re-
taxation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

DEAD LETTERs.-The following
is a list of letters remaining in TIE
st-Office at Martinsburg, W. Va.
Sept. 10th, ard will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office Sept. Oath if not
called for. Persons calling for
these letters will please say adver-
tised.
G. w. Boyer, Margaret Holbert,
G. S. Bell, j. S. Easterly, Geo. Am
brose, Rufus s. Lyttle, Mamie Tur-
ner, Margaret Rice, Mrs. VIM. Guy,
Jacob Foster.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

White and cream-colored null
scarf, with the ends edged with
fine cream-colorcd Gmitation)
Mechlin, Valenciennes, and Bret
on laces trim English straws for
early fall wear.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

Plush chenille fringes, with
each small strand tipped with one
fine cut jet bead, are brought out
to be used with the plush bands,
shirrings and pleatings that trim
cloaks and costumes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

Flowers of the fall season, par
ticularly ox-eyed daisies, small
sunfowers, goldenrod and yellow
roses, will trim many of the rough
and ready straw hats and bonnets
for September and October.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

OUR Broad Lane correspondent
says the lightning struck the resi-
d ence of Mr.. William Ripple,in that
neighborhood, during the rain-storm
Sunday. It cut queer freaks in the
room, but fortunately all the inmates
escaped with nothing more than q
serious shaking up.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

WHEN the Martinsburg Firemen
tackle blaze, it might as well, like
Davy Crocket's coon, simmer right
down and surrender. They can beat
the ''field'' in handling fire.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
lLa Faye.te dad J snnaax rimes }

Our City Druggists report sn
immense sale OF St. Jacobs on say
ing the demand is based unon the
popularity of it, success Where
ever IL has been used, it has prov
ed It's value q thousand fold, al d
receives its best encomiums from
those who have tried II.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
CONGRESSMAN DEzESDoRF, of Vir

CONGRESSMAN DEzEsDoRF, of Vir-
ginia, don't like the Malone Goa
lition ticket, and says he cannot
vote for Daniels, the democratic
candidate. In this emergency we
suppose Mr.. Dezendorf will have
to take to the woods.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

"Lindsey's Bloo1 Searcher' -
the great medicine for fever and
ague, malaria, and all blood poi
son. Don't fail 10 use 1t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
LOCAL NEWS.

WE are informed that the early
planted orn will make much bet
ter yield than had been anticipated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

Thos. J. Arden, William Street.
East Buffalo, says: your Spring
Blossom has worked on me splen
didly. had no appetite; used to
sleep badly and get up in the
morning unrefreshed; my breath
was very offensive and / suffered
from severe headache; since using
your Spring Blossom all these
symptoms have vanished and /
feel quite well Price, 90 cents,
trial bottles 10 cents. For sale by
E. 9. Williams, Jr., & Bro, drug
gists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
A SON of Auditor Massey, of
Virginia, died on Saturday.

The recent municipal election
in San Francisco resulted in favor
of the Republican ticket.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

THERE is more sickness in Key
ser, this State, than for many
years past.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

MEssRs. FISHER & FIsKE have
workmen employed tearing down the
old stone house 1.-THE Meade property
on King street. The end wall fell
in on Sunday, but did no damage.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

IT is said that Thomas r, Sharp
is to return to the b. & O. r. r.,
and become End Vice President.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

THE farmers can now go on with
the preparation of the ground for
seeding.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Fashion Flashes.

Crlnolets are bustles, with q
new name.
| Dolmans will be the leading
/ wraps.
Basques and jackets are still
fashionable.
Shoulder capes and fchus will
be much worn.
Great latitude is permitted in
the shapes of sleeves.
Loose-wristed long gloves viii
be more worn than ever.
Ombre pushes will be used as
trimmings ON costumes. g
Flowers are used on evening
toilets to an unlimited extent.
Striped MORE ribbons will trim
many of the early fall bonnets.
All costumes and suits are COM
posed of two or several fabrics.
There will be rapid demand
for dolmans and dolman- sacques
this fall.
Some of the new trimming silks
have alternating stripes, noire
and da1aasse.
Quantities of Spanish lace, white
black, cream and colored, is a fea-
ture in fall toilets.
Dolmans in the sacque-vlsite
shape, and dolman mantles will
lead the styles for the early fall.
Some of the new plush goods
have immensely long pile cut in
irregular depths to form the fig
ures.
Horse-hair cloth, mohair, steel
and whalebone-stiffened crinolets,
will be worn until the cold wealth
err
Low quartered buttoned half
boots will be worn until the mid
die of September or first of Octo-
Der.
Lawn tennis suiting in gay
stripes will be worn as skirts for
fatigue suits until the middle of
November.
Rhine crystal clasps, buckles,
medallions and slides ornament
various parts of the most fashion
able evening toilets.
Chenille plush stripes, on satin
aneroeiUe,tc grounds, are seen
among some of the new trimming
stuff.
The popular outdoor sports for
the months of September, Octo-
Der and November, will be arch
cry and lawn tennis.
Sleeves are long, demi-long, or
three quarter lengths, according
to fancy: tight, shirred, or pulled,
as the wearer prefers.
The hair is most fashionable
when dressed low and close, but
women with large necks and fat
faces should wear it high or off
the neck.
Pleated collarettes of null,
plain white, dotted, embroidered,
and polka. dotted in black and
colors are much worn, with scarf
bows to match.
Some of the striped goods, in
blight colors, with gold and silver
hair lines, are crossed diagonally
with stripes formed by the weav-
ing of the cloth.
The Princes of Wales wore O
toilet of silver gray tulle, much
pulled, pleated and draped, and
frightened with diamond orna-
ments at the Queens last ball.
Terra Gotta shades combine well
with porcelain blue, peacock-green
black, maroon and white, especial
ly in stripes outlined with gold
and silver threads shot in.
Dresses composed entirely of
tulle, pulled, pleated, shirred and
gathered, are not, at the moment,
considered too youthful for young
married ladies for ballroom wear.
The most popular fatigue suit
for tall wear is box-pleated hunt
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Cheap Goods.

Cheap Goods.
Examine before purchasing,
The Splendid line of
Dress Ginghams,
New style Lawns,
Lace Buntings,
Roman Stripe,
Black Mouselanes,
Black Cashmeres,
Beautiful Laces,
Silk Fringes,
New Style Buttons, &C., at
j. II. SHAFFEE
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-07-01
A Typical New Mexican.

Top boots, trousers, blue flannel
shirt and loose coat were ordinary
enough, but his head was surmounted
with gray sombrero that in width of
brim has never been equaled save by
lhe pretty chorus singers of GO Pinafore -
and the Pirates. That hat sat back
on his head until the brim covered his
shoulders and the cord and ornaments
of the crown, being of solid gold wire
and spangles, brings the value of this
extravagant head-gear up to $3.50.
Neither Aimee and Georgette, Virot OF
the other concoctors of French bonnets
ever sent out a spring bonnet that
eQualed this sombrero in price. He
wore careless knotted necktie and row
of big gold nuggets for shirt-studs, and
below them swung watch-chain COM
posed of gold coins ranging from the
largest slugs and $40 pieces down to Oh
insignificant s.. 80 coin. The watch at
the end of the chain is heavy enough to
use for weapon, with its massive cases
of gold. This walking gold mine carries
off all his magniicence with the most
indifferent and Neutrality-suspicious. air.
On occasion he is said to be capable of
even more gorgeousness and: when this
show-fgure of Santa Fe is mounted on
a little black horse, rafting with all the
silver and blazing with oil the wrought
colors of Mexican trappings, it is enough
to dazzle one. With huge silver spurs,
an embroidered buckskin suit, belt
full of silver-mounted weapons and q
fringed and embroidered blanket
strapped to the saddle, he skaters
through these narrow streets quite as
the wild Western heroes do in novels
Santa Fe letter.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-07-01
7. e leslie ASSIGNMENT.

When the final proceeding in the mat
ter of the Frank Leslie assignment was
taken, an order was entered acquitting
Mr.. Isaac ". England, the assignee,
from all further obligation to the trust,
and discharging and releasing the bonds
men who had become his sureties in the
sum of $100, 1000, and canceling their
bond.
The case has been a remarkable one,
and probably stands Unparalleled in the
Judicial history of New York. It is pc
culiar in that it probably is the only in
stance on record where an assigned es-
tate, instead of being sold in accordance
with the provisions of the assignment,
has been carried ON by the assignee in
the interest of the creditors for period
of nearly four years. The experiment
was hazardous one, but in this case it
seems to have been attended with the
best results.
The estate, at the time it came into the
possession of the assignee, was invento-
ried at $75, 900, and was incumbered by
debts amounting to about $400, 900. In
less than four years the assignee com
promised with, and obtained releases
from, all the creditors, and turned over
to the executrix of Mr.. Frank Leslie,
who had meantime died, an estate worth
certainly not less than half million dol
lars.
Though several millions of dollars
passed through Mr.. England's hands
during his assigneeship, his accounts
were passed without the challenge OF a
dollar.
In these days, when so much has to be
published about delinquent trustees and
estates absorbed in the process of .ad-
ministration, it is gratifying to find SC
conspicuous an illustration of a trust
faithfully and wise ly administered.