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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20
Special to the American.
Guiteau Assaults u Guard.

A DESPERATE HAND-To HAND
STRUGGLE FOR A KNIFE IN THE
PRISONERS POSSESSION.
WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE
greatest sensation to-day has been
the assault of Guiteau, the assassin,
upon w. G. McGill, one Of his
guards at the Jail, which occurred
at 4;30 o'clock this morning. The
guard heard an unusual sound in
the neighborhood of Guiteau's cell,
and upon going there, noticed that
the prisoner was somewhat excited.
He asked him why he arose at such
an early hour, and Guiteau respond
ed by saying that he could not sleep.
McGiil then, looking down, observ-
ed that Guiteau bad something in
his hand, which resembled knife.
He demanded the weapon, but Gui-
teau refused to surrender. McGill
then drew his pistol, and opening
the cell door, ordered Guiteau to
surrender what he had in his posses
sion. The prisoner was sullen and
Immediately began to show fight
The guard put the pistol to Gui.
teau's face and told him if he did not
keep quiet that his life would pay
the penalty. Guiteau, with the fe-
rocity of a bulldog, made for the
guard, and
HAND-To.HAND STRUGGLE
ensued. The prisoner made saw
age cut at McGill's throat, but the
latter lodged, anu the knife passed
through his coat.collar, cutting the
button off of the left lapel, making a
cut to the shoulder. Guiteau then
seized McGill's pistol, aud the two
struggled for its possession, during
which time the weapon was dischar-
ged, alarming the guards and bring
ing them all to the immediate vicin-
ity of the cell. One of the guards,
advancing upon him with drawn
pistol, remarked "You dog, you!
think you ought to be shot anyhow"
Upon which the wretch replied,
my dear sir, that is too important
subject for joking. A life is valu-
able. Do not be too hasty." Gui-
teau was thrust back into his cell,
his weapon taken from him, and his
door locked. and every effort made
to Keep the matter quiet. Several
descriptions are published as to the
weapon used by Guiteau when he
assaulted McGill.
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rOpPrOspects.
HEAVY REDUCTION IN THE
WHEAT YIELD OF ILLINOIS AN
TICIPATED,

HEAVY REDUCTION IN THE
WHEAT YIELD OF ILLINOIS AN
TICIPATED,
SpRINGFIELD, H., August 49,.
Partial returns received at the
Department OF Agriculture con-
corning the fall wheat confirm the
precarious reports published by
Secretary Fisher. The results of
threshIng have reduced the aver
age prospective yield In some
counties and increased 1t in others.
Slxty-two counties reported In
1880, 2,632.0 55 bushels of fall
wheat against 1858 sos bushels
this season, a reduction of SO per
cent, when compared with the
yield Of the previous year. Forty
counties, not included, produced
last season 81 ,243 ,450 bushels, and
If these counties have the same
proportionate yield this season as
The above, the crop will make
8,705, 900 bushels, making the en-
tire winter wheat crop for the year
1881 about 22,144,279 bushels a.
gaiIrst 100000 bushels last year.
The severe winter damaged the
larger proportion of wheat, and
the Hessian fly and chinch bug
destroyed most of the wheat that
was not killed, leaving hardly
enough wheat In some counties
for bread and seed. The quality
Is generally inferior and the grain
much shrunken. The crop in
quality, as we'll as quantity, is the
poorest produced in this State for
over twenty years. This excep-
tional year will not dishearten Ill
inois farmers from seeding a very
large area this season, as the fact
has been repeatedly confirmed
that the soil and climate of this
State are not surpassed for sue
cessful production of wheat of the
best quality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20
Rheumatism.

Ia the first symptoms of this d.
sease, when you are aching and
having painful sensations ia the
limbs upon rising from bed In the
morning, stiffness ia the joints
accompanied at times by swelling
and redness, all physicians recon-
mend the application of an exter-
nal remedy, something pcnetrat-
ing and soothing; an article that
will act as a curative agent to the
parts effected. DIR. Bosanko's Rheu-
matte Cure gives instant relief
upon first application. In lame
back, pains or strains il is an In
valuable household remedy. Ask
your druggist for it. Price rs cts.
Manufactured by The DIR. Bosanko
Medicine Company, Piqua, o. For
sale by G. w. BOWMAN, druggist,
Martinsburg, w. Va. jun25-Iy
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Warm and dry weather pre-
walls in this neighborhood, not
withstanding the showers of rain
In the last TWO weeks. Vegcta-
ton is parched considerably.
The teachers of our sub-districts
returned from the Institute on
last Saturday evening, with re-
newed energies for the great work
before them. They speak of Mr..
Miller as being one OF the best
friends to education In the land.
Rev. DR.. Valiant preached at
Harmony church, Thursday the
18th inst, one of the best sermons
that has been heard at that place
for many years.
j. w, II, Smith and James Du-
gan were appointed trustees, to
fill vacancies In our Board of
School trustees, for this and Sui
phur Springs sub districts.
There will be a Sunday School
picnic near this place,in MIR Lem.
ans woods, on September 10th.
The u. B. Church, will hold a
quarterly meeting here commence
ing on the 10Th Of September.
Peaches are SO high that we
cannot reach them here.
ARCTURUs.
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Berkeley Springs.

The Circuit Court for Morgan
county, Judge Faulkner presiding,
convened at Berkeley Springs on
Tuesday Of last week.
The case of Jacob Siler, indicted
for the murder of J. Newton Lar
gent, occupied the court nearly the
entire week. Tie State was repre-
sented by J. Rufus Smith, Prescott
ing sAttorney, assisted by VIM. NJ.
Price, of Cumberland, and j. Nelson
Wisner. of Martinsburg. The de-
PENDANT had as counsel Hons. E.
Boyd Faulkner and j. s. Duckwall.
The shooting was admitted and self
defense was set up in justification.
The examining magistrate, Mr..
Blakeney, had discharged the &C
cused, but the Grand Jury ignored
that, and we learn that the jury of
trial stood nine for murder in the
second degree, and three for invol-
untary manslaughter, the latter view
finally prevailing, the fine being fixed
at five hundred dollars. The Judge,
on the affidavit of several physicians
as to Siler's health, only sentenced
him to sixty days in the county jail.
On Monday last Vanorsdall was
tried for the larceny of horse, Mr..
Smith representing the State, and
Messrs. Faulkner, Flick and Duck
wall the accused. Verdict, guilty
and term In penltentiary fixed at
two years. From this it would seem
that horse-fies and human flesh
have different values in Morgan.
The case of Samuel Whisner VS..
U. Mendenhall, was next tried and
proved very interesting. Plaintiff
had delivered wheat to defendants
mill, and the high water destroyed
the greater portion of it. The jury
took the view that it was bailment
and did not allow value for all the
wheat, allowing plaintiff verdict
for one hundred dollars.
Judge A. B. Fleming, presided
the past week and added tohis repu-
tation gained at a former term
when he held court for Judge Hoge)
for kind, pleasant courtesy and strict
equitable and legal rulings, and in
this direction, we must also note that
Judge Faulkner has been highly
praised not only in his own circuit
but wherever he has held court, for
his urbanity of bearing and quick
and correct decisions.
In addition to other attorneys
named, who attended and transact
ed business at the court, were
Messrs. Pendleton and cambridge of
Winchester, and Messrs. Travers &
FOuk of Charlestown.
Both the large hotels and every
private house that would take visi-
tors are full of boarders and this sea-
son at the Springs, excels all others,
in point of numbers. Messrs. Trego
q Son have charge of the large hotel
and the well known and hospitable
citizen of Morgan, Major Charles
Green, still runs the Florence House
and more friendly, careful and ac-
commodating host cannot be found
anywhere.
We met our esteemed friend s. w.
Peters, Esq, who with his good
lady occupy cottage here.
Notwithstanding his inability to
partakr ot much suStenance, the at
Jenuateu form of Sam Smith, who
once look Il premium at baby show
on account OF his good looks, still
exists, and may he grow III grace,
goodness and fatness.
y IRA.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20
From the New York Herald.
II Arthur Should become
President.

If Mr.. Arthur should become
President, we believe he will make
no changes in the administration
will make no removals from Office at
large, except for cause; will at
tempt no change in the policy or in
the personnel of the present admin
istration; for to do or attempt to do
any of these things, would be to in
vite ruin upon his own head. We
believe he will take up the reins as
they fall from General Garfield's
hands. No doubt the present Cab
met and probably some of the other
important officers of the Govern
ment, will offer him their resigna-
tions. This would be a proper
course for them to pursue. But we
are equally certain that Mr.. Arthur
will at once ask them to continue in
office, and it will be their highest
duty to the country to do so. If Mr..
Garfield, should uahappilly, die,
there will be no extra session Of Con-
gress, there will be no Cabinet
changes; there will be no new policies
attempted; but the country will go
on, and the public business will go
just as before. There is no occasion
for alarm.
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Wicked for Clergymen.

Rev., Washington, ID. c..
writes: II believe it 10 be all
wrong and even wicked for cler
gymen or other public men to be
led into giving testimonials to
quack doctors or vile stuffs called
medicines, hi when really mer-
itorious article made Of valuable
remedies known TO all, that all
physici ans use and trust in daily,
we should freely commend it. /
therefore cheer fully and heartily
Commended Hon BitteFs for the
guoi they have done me and my
l.ieinis, firmly believeing they
nave 40 equal for family use' 1
VIII ret hp withpnt them - NeU
York Baptist lIeekiy.
ono grape growers DO not ex-
peci Iure ,i.aR 0ne-ihird ofa crop.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20

Farmers in many sections Of
North Carolina who have hereto
fore hoped for at least a third of a
crop Of corn and tobacco now des-
pair of even that, as the drouth
continues unrelieved.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20
From the New York Tribune.
Let Maj. Daniel Rise and
EXPLAIN.

Major Daniel should brace him.
self up and tell the people of Virgin
la how to pay State debt without
taxation. They would like to hear
an explanation OF the joke in the
Bourbon platform.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20

A DESPERATE HAND-To-HAND
STRUGGLE FOR A KNIFE IN THE
PRISONER IS POSSESSION.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-08-20

Ba'timofe imports about 10 900
- go n ii uft' pr hlnn'h.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24
BlanOhiDg Celery.

The following easy method of blanching
celery and securing supply in the spring
is recommended by the Country Gentle
mGR::
Keep the plants, when taken up, entirely
from earth, if intended for winter blanch-
ing. About the middle Of November they
are taken up on dry day and placed in
water tight troughs, or other vessels, in
quite dark cellar, the plants standing erect
and closely together. Enough water is
poured on the roots to cover them, and
the supply is continued through winter as
it evaporates. This constitutes the en-
tire labor. The stalks are gradually and
handsomely blanched in the darkness,
and many new ones spring up during
the winter months, especially if the apart
ment is not very cold, and these new shoots
are remarkable for their delieaey and per-
feet freedom from any particle of rust, ap-
pearing like polished ivory. A small, sep
arate apartment in the cellar, without win
dows, answers we'll for this purpose.
Boxes, tubs, or any vessel which will hold
few inches of water, may be employed.
The plants, as grown 10 the open ground,
need not be earthed up at all, or they may
be slightly earthed to bring them into
more compact form if desired Probably
the best way would be to adopt the course
which is sometimes employed, of setting
out the plants in summer on the level
surface of deep, rich soil, eight or ten
inches or foot apart each way, in order
that their close growth may tend to give
them more upright form. They are
merely kept clean by hoeing through the
season.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24
FERRETS.

The full-grown Ferret is about fourteen
inches long, aud is noted for its great
strength and boldness. Ferrets are bred
quite extensively in Europe, for hunting
rabbits, rats and mice. Though regarded
as a domesticated animal, the ferret is far
from docile, and never shows an affection
for those who care for it. The natural
instinct Of the animal is so strong that it
does not need to be trained to attack its
prey, though practice improves the animal
in its work, the chief gain being in allow
ing themselves to be more readily caught.
The ferret is always muzzled to prevent it
from killing its prey if this precaution is
not taken, it will suck the blood of its VIC
tim, and fall into sleep from which it
will not arouse until the food is digested.
When sent out muzzled the ferret viii re-
turn after the hunt to receive food. 1t
runs into the burrows of the rabbits, for
which animal the ferret seems to have a
natural enmity, and drives the timid crea-
lures out, where they are caught in nets
and snares set for the purpose. A Ferret
viii soon rid house of rats and mice, and
it is for this purpose principally that the
animal is now bred and cared for by man.
-Americm Agicultuist for October.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24
Keeping Grapes Through the Winter.

\ most excellent, simple aud inexpen-
siye method Of keeping grapes through the
winter is TO allow them to remain on the
vine as late in the season as frost will per-
init, aud then, after providing yourself
with one or more large crooks or jars and
some stiff brown paper, choose the middle
OF dry day for clipping the clusters from
the vine. Then placing a layer of the
cluster gently on the bottom of the crock,
cover the same with a single thickness of
the paper, on which place another layer of
grapes, covering it in the same way, and
so on, layer of grapes and paper alternate
ly until the crock is full after which set
away in 4 some cool place, uncovered, for
day or two. Then ft cover of paste
board in the mouth of the crock, over
which paste thin brown paper to keep out
the air. Select dry knoll and bury the
crock deep enough in the ground to be
out of all danger of frost. Now lay
board over the top of the crock, which
cover with earth, mounding it up to shed
off the rain. As soon as the ground begins
to freeze, cover the mound with thick
coat of leaves or straw to prevent it
from freezing and render the the crock
easier to get at when wanted ANY num-
Der Of crooks or jars may be filled and put
away in similar manner and grapes thus
kept for months or till spring, and when
taken out be as fresh and plump and of a s
tine flavor as when taken from the vine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24
Planting Trees.

Several years ago, Josiah Hopes, in an
address before the Pennsylvania Fruit
Growers Association, made the following
remarks on planting all kinds of fruit trees:
''Deep planting is one error. To plant
tree more shallow than it formerly stood
is rather the right way, whilst many plant
tree as they would post. Roots are of
two kinds-the young and tender rootlets,
composed entirely of cells, the feeders of
the tree, which are always found near the
surface getting air and moisture, and roots
of over one year old, which serve as sup
ports of the tree, and as conductors of its
food Hence the injury that ensues when
the delicate rootlets are deeply buried in
the earth. Placing fresh or green manure
in contact with the young roots is another
serious error The place to put manure is
on the surface, where the elements disin-
tegrato, dissolve and carry it downward.
Numerous forms of fungi are generated
and reproduced by the application of such
manures directly to the roots, and they
Immediately attack the tree. 1t is very
well to enrich the soil at transplanting the
tree, but the manure, if to be in contact
with or very near the roots, must be thor
oughly decomposed."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24
26th ANNUAL EXHIBITION
% ruE
Agricultural and Mechanical Asso-
citation Of Washington County,
HAGERsTowE, MARYLAND,
October :, ,, q. ., 1881,
Mold Grounds and BailiiRgs, fAs ssost
.lecsssibls, CoareaieRi aA8 Complsis
a. ths STATE af Maryland ~
C,Embsrlaad Faileg

WE offsr 10 ladies The eonyenieuces and
w comforts OF home IN ogr Ladies' Re
eeption Rooms, and 10 all. the very best ac-
eommodaiions for comfort and enloyment.
Our Exhibition Hall is OF the most ample
dimensions, our Graad Stand and Restaurant
WIIl accommodate all Who come, whilst the
stalls, stables and sheds have all been ar
ranged after the most approved models \
fall bali mile track 10 iali view Of every yisi-
tor adds to the attraction. Oar programme
offers the most pleasing variety Of entertain
menls every day Of the Fair. Three Trials OF
Speed 10 Running aud TrotiiRg daily; 4
Steeple Chase, never before seen ia Western
Maryland n Brilliant Tournament Of the
best riders in Pennsylvania, Virginia and
Maryland, and Bicycle contest by amateur
riders are some OF the sports. We have every
assurance that the exhibition of Stock and Of
Mechanical, Household aud Industrial skill
will be the most complete ever seen IN this
section Of country. We therefore invite
farmers, mechanics, merchants, professional
gentlemen, all with their families, TO visit our
Fair and note the evidence Of progress aud
Improvement in their respective eallings.
Onr unsurpassed railroad facilities viii enable
all TO come at half rates, and 10 bring their
exhibits. as they are cordially invited TO do
from every part Of the country. We have de-
lermined 20 make the Hagersiown Fair excel
ali others. Come and see that we keep our
promise. Full information IN Premium List,
for which apply to the Secretary.
c. W. HUMRICHOUSE, Pres.
II. A. MCCOMAS, Snpt.
p. A. WITMER, Secy. sep Std.
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Our Olio.
Aaaisu. Use Of Skin. and Leather.

Aaoisu. Use Of Skins and Leather.
In these days Of steel peas aud note pa
per bu, lis;lc though, IS given TO the fact
that our trade was among the first 10 pro-
vide man With al article wheTeoa he eould
inscribe the history Of bis times and hand
is down intact aud wen preserved for the
enlighienmento Of future generations. Many
have forgotten, OF, perhaps, never knew
that the skiu Of animals and leather in IT'S
manufactured state, With avis aud thorns
for pens, comprised about the entire stock
In trade Of the ancient stationery store.
The skins most generally used for this
purpose we're those Of the sheep, the goat
aud the ass The PcrSiaBs Of old employ
Cd them for writing their records, as did
also the ancient t0nians. Buchanan found
in India copy Of law written on roll
Of leather hiteen feet long aud many
similar rolls arc known te exist, some ex-
tending to the extraordinary length Of 100
feet Eyea fsh skins we're DOT despisei
The Mexieans employed them also. Per
gamect, OF parchment. As We now call il,
takes its name from is being iirst used BY
Epmsus, King Of Pergamus, about 800
years before the Christian Era.
Il Is said tha: the immediate cause Of
the introduction Of parchment was de-
eisien on The part Of P,olemy, King Of
Egypt, to prohibit the expectation ofpareh.
ment from that country. This caused
Eumenes 20 incite bis subjects to discover
! substitute, Many writers hold that Eu-
mencs was not the cause Of the origination
Of parchment, but Of the improvement Of
the old msabrGHa, or parchment Of the
inferior kind At any rate, it IS from the
introduction of parchment or vellum that
VIC date the first step toward the modern
form Of books
Membrane, an inferior Kind Of parch.
meut, was also used. In order 10 prepare
this, the ska was separated between the
hide aud the flesh, and by working and
rubbing with quieklime, was formed into
leaves fl for the purposes Of the writer
This form Of writing material was extcn-
siycly employed by the Hebrews sud the
Greeks-.Shoe and LeatkeT Reporter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24

A farmer says that when farmers learn
how to handle manure so as to save the
liquids as well as the solids, and to save
all the sources of fertility which are now
allowed to go to waste, and in addition how
best to supply the fertilizing material of
the farm, they will have made great ad-
vance in farming.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24
ICE CREAM And WATER ICE

HAYING secured the services of Mr..
IL Patrick McKeever, who made Ice
Cream and Water Ice for the late James W.
Beacham for eleven years, can supply the
citizens of Westminster and Carroll county
with fTst-class article. Private families
furnished with either by the gallon or half
gallon. Large orders viii receive prompt at
iention. Orders delivered within the city
limits or at the railroad free of charge.
JOSIAH CR0WL,
NAV T-tf Westminster, Nd
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1t should never be forgotten that "an
honest man is the noblest work of God :"
An honest man pays his debts as rapidly
as possible, cheats no one and is square in
all his dealings. There are large pre-
portion who do not come up to these re-
quirements There are too many who
cheat whoever they can, pay no debts that
they can get out of paying, aud deceive
wherever it is their interest to do so. Such
.men, morally, are not above the thief No
man who has the least self respect should
be found in that number.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE
pF
Real & Personal Estate.
30 ACRES. MORE Or LESS

The improvements are two
story log House; baa& barn, ANEA-,A
carpenter shop, spriHg house 80 80 -
with neverfailing spring, and = -
other ouibuiidings. This property IS situate
4 miles from Taney,owu, and adjlins lands
Of David Spangler. Wu,. Moiier aud others.
Terms OF Personal Estate ;--All sums
under So, cash; on SIMS Of s. and over a
credit Of six months will be given, purchasers
10 give their notes with approved security
bearing interest from day Of sale
Terms Of Real Estate - 0ne-thifd cash on
the day Of sale, and the balance in one and
two years, the credit payments 10 be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, with approved
security, bearing interest from the DAY Of sale,
JOSIAH ADELSPERGER,
sen lots Administrator u. B.N. N.C.T.A.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24

Soiling with sugar corn is the best means
of producing rich aud abundant milk and
butter, and the best feed for dairy or
other cattle, with an addition of coarse
corn meal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-24

This world would be a dreadfully silent
place if people talked as little as they
thought