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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26

GoDFY's LADY's Book FOR
APRIL is on our table The steel
plate is a beautiful picture from
SCOTS monastery" and one of
the very best of the popular series
which have enriched this mag
azine for several years: In the
literary department are given
complete novel, of intense interest,
entitled Sacrifice" and a number
of short stories, poems. and
sketches. In the fashion depart
ment are elegantly colored full
length figures. numerous illustra-
tiOns of dress for women and chill
dren, and the work department is
replete with useful instruction,
supplemented with engravings,
upon various matters OF interest
to housekeepers. The array of
recipes and the fun for children
are still kept up with old-time care.
1t seems to US that the money
spent for years subscription TO
the Lady's Book is one of those
safe investments that can never
bring regrets. Any Of our readers
who do not take the Lady's Book
can be supplied, promptly, by
leaving their orders at this Office.
We will furnish our own paper
and the Lady's Book for the tow
price $3.50 per annum. The pub
fishers agree to start a subscript-
ion with any month you may Sc
lect.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26
Freaks Of the Gulf stream

At meeting of the Farmers"
club In New York, Mr.. A. J.
DeVoe submitted a communica-
ton on che "weather," in which
10 wrote: IHis wInser / was IA
formed by an able and experienced
sea captain that he encountered
the gulf stream sixty miles south
OF the point marked in his chart.
Ii Is a well known fact that when
ever a heavy east wind prevails
the tide at New York city will
rise from one to two feet above
the usual height, the force Of the
wind driving the water to-
wards the shore. If you will ex-
anime the weather charts, you
W ii find that during the years
1879 and 1880 the prevailing winds
along the Atlantic ocean were
from the south and southeast;
and the gulf stream being warm
it is perfectly natural that the east
winds should cause it to shift to-
ward our continent. Since last
September tbs winds have shifted
10 northwest, north and northeast
and now the gulf stream has drift
ted back sixty miles beyond its
former course. have called your
attention to this point, hoping
that you will make some inquir-
les, and see if it be true that this
stream is constantly changing its
course across the Atlantic in ac-
cordance with the prevailing
winds, and if hue, our sea Captains
ought TO know it, as in foggy
weather they are liable to he
thrown 100 miles off their course,
and perhaps this has been the
cause of sending many noble ship
to the bottom.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26

"a Wa Outfit sent free to those who wish TO en-
~ @gage in the most pleasant and profitable
VA business known. Everything new Capital
VI Ruot required. We wwil furnish YOU every-
a Hthing $40 day and upwards is easily
10 Wmade without staying from home over light.
No risk whatever Many new workers wanted at
once. Many are making fortunes at the business,
Ladies make as much rs men, and Young boys and
girls make great pay. No one who is willing to work
tails TO make mere money every day than can be
made In a week At any ordinary EN- poymsnt Those
who engage at osce will End short road o fortune
Address II. HALLBT & Co,
oct-S 9-lyr. Portland, Maine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26
A Canadian Goose Story,

A Stone Ridge farmer lost a
goose. Two weeks afterwards he
happened to visit neighboring
sawmiIl. While there nc heard a
goose and started in pursuit.
After long search guided by the
noise he came to a hole in the
ground, and looking down he
saw the head and part Of the neck
of his bird. 1t appeared the goose
had fallen into hole, which, be-
ing too small to allow of a spread
of its wings, the poor bird could
not fly out. While kept a prison
er thus the snow had melted and
run into the hole. AS f. st as il
reached the bottom Of the hole
away from the sun it had frozen,
and, running, it had continued to
freeze until the entire bird, with
the exception Of its head and about
two inches of its neck, was encased
in an armor of ice. The owner
procured an ak, and cut out a
chunk Of ice, goose and all, which
he deposited on the ground and
picked away until the goose was
released from its confinement, and
marched home in search of its
first meal in two weeks Toronto
GiO6e.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26
To Nervous Sufferers-The Eu-
rOpean Remedy.

DR.. j. B. SIMPSONS Specific MEDICINE.
DR.. j. B. Simpsons Specific Medicine is
positive 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
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26
COAL AND WOOD OFFICE
AND
Flour and Feed Store
No. So Queen St, staley's Block.

O.
YNHE undersigned respectfully informs
Il the citizens of harrisburg and Berk-
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,
| ana respectfully yours,
jy24-iy. j. w. ROBERTS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26
CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
CORNER OF QUEEN AND KING STREETS
Martinsburg, w. Va.

MY OLD CUSTOMERS and the trav.
WI cling public in general are informed
that on the FIRST DAY OF APRIL, 1877,
will take charge Of the above-named Ho-
tel, where shall be glad to see all my old
patrons. The house is new, commodious,
rooms pleasant and airy, and eligibly sit
uated. WIN. RUTLEDGE.
January lift
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26

Michael Durrinberger, No. 4O6
Broadway, Lessee of the +. Side
Base Ball grounds, says he has
used the Eclectric Oil for sprains
and Commissions sustained by ball
playing, and considers it invalua-
ole. In one instance, where his
thumb was severely sprained, a
steady application cured him in
less than three days. For sale by
E. c. wilkins, Jr, e. Bro, drug
gists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26

Fichus and collars of muslin,
lace, surah, Grape, and silk trim
med with lace are seen ia all sorts
of eccentric shapes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26

Five Cotswold lambs drew lac
teal sustenance from one mother
on A. ID. Sahler's farm, In Chester
county, Pa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-26

Silk knitting is the fancy work
of the passing motion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
WEDNESDAY l.
" Look out, Charlie. ("

"Look out, Charlie
"Bedad, they've done it What II do
now"
A heavy bowlder had come smashing
down through the tilted top of the ambu.
lance, making dire destruction of the closely
packed stowage, and startling Pat half out
Of his wits.
"Unhitch Save your mules "
The Governor and the Senator had some.
thing to say about that. They were worse
scared than Pat himself and they declared
it, as mules will, in about half bray apiece
but then they sprang wildly away up the
pass, dragging behind them the battered
ambulance, Pat and all.
go it, Pat Come on, Charlie There's
fight ahead, but we're beyond the neck"
The eight ahead" was over quickly
enough, for less than half dozen Indians
had clambered swiftly down to hide behind
logs and rocks and try to check the advance
OF the train. 1t was getting light enough
for them to use their rifles, but so could the
miners, and that was bad for that squad Of
Wallopies," as Pat called them. Only two
of them climbed up the rocks again, and all
the harm they did was to wound three OF
the mules, and send ball through the arm
OF driver. Their friends on the heights
were fairly driven TO cover again by the
storm of rifle-bullets sent after them, and
Charlie Adams carbine cracked as loudly as
If he had been six feet high and weighed
two hundred pounds.
al wonder if hit any of them2" he said
to RUDE, after they reached an open place
and halted the train.
"Dunno bout that. Most likely. kinder
hope we barked some on 'em. But that
there was leetle the tightest squeeze ever
had in Union Pass. All because ! didn't
muflle the bray of that mule"
ibid ye know" added Pat, "the big
stone that kim into the ambylance mashed
in the molasses kag2 It's swste mess
they've made of wallpapers Young People
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
The Wealthy Apple as a Keeper.

To-day MAY 2O), we ate the last speci-
men of the Wealthy from our cellar, and
found it still juicy and OF good flavor,
though the skin was slightly shriveled.
These apples were kept on shelf near
window, which is by no means so good a
way as TO pack in barrels or boxes in dark
place. No Baldwin apples from Massachu-
sets within our knowledge have kept better
the past winter than the Wealthy. Probably
the latter, if grown alongside of the Bald
win, would not prove so good keeper; but
grown in northern Vermont, even after so
late and warm fall as the last, there is no
difficulty in keeping the Wealthy until
April. For use after that date we prefer
SCOTS Winter, which is still firm and fresh,
and at its very best in flavor as a dessert ap-
pie. Magog Red Streak is intermediate in
keeping between the two. These three are
our best winter apples, the trees of which
are perfectly hardy in the coolest parts of the
state. There is no winter sweet that we are
quite certain about yet as regards hardness
productiveness, good looks and good quality
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Peter Cooper, the Successful WOrkingman.

Peter Cooper of New York, now past his
ninetieth year, is one of the rich men whom
all delight to honor. He is one OF the most
benevolent, and most intelligently benev-
olent, men in the world. Years ago, feeling
as workingmau the need all workingmen
have of education in practical science ap-
piled to the arts, he resolved TO earn the
money to establish school for that purpose,
and out of that determination arose the
Cooper Institute, the first industrial school
in America. Here is what Mr.. Cooper says
of his life experience, and our young read
ers can see that the advice we have been
from time to time bestowing on them has
strong confirmation in the experience of a
man in every sense successful in life. Mr..
Cooper says 81 learned three trades. l
learned to be brewer, coach-maker and
a machinist, all before l was twenty-one
years old. worked three years at $l.50 a
day, and saved enough out of that to get a
start in life. was making machines to
shear cloth. Then bought the patent right
of the machine and made them for sale.
That was before the war of 1912. | deter
mined to give the world an equivalent in
some form of useful labor for all that con
sumed in it. l went ON and enlarged my
business, all the while keeping out of debt.
/ cannot recollect time when could not
pay what / owed any day. would not
spend money before | earned it. Another
rule had was to keep clear of the banks.
/ never asked them for accommodation. ]
never got them to discount notes, because
did not wish to incur an obligation without
certainty of being able to pay it. In that
way managed to keep clear of panics. My
rule was pay as you CO. can't remember
the time when any man could not have had
for the asking what ] owed. Another thing
wish to say. All the money / ever made
was in mechanical business and not in spec
ulation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Wasted Ingenuity.

An old friend of ours, Steuben T. Bacon
of Boston, has invented ballot-box which
counts, stamps, registers and files every bal
lot deposited in it, cannot be stuffed" and
cannot be opened except by the lawfully
authorized canvassers. 1t has been before
the public several years, and has been ex-
amined and tested by experts with entire
approval. The highest eulogiums have been
made upon it not only by the mechanical
experts, but by nearly all the leading politi.
clans in Massachusetts, and many in other
parts of the country. The latter are all en-
thusiastic ION paper) for fair vote and an
honest count. They agree that Mr.. Bacon 5
ballotbox is the best thing known to secure
these. They give him their certificates to
that effect. But, so far, not one of them
has made move towards having 1t practi
cally introduced. This last fact is, in our
opinion, the highest and most conclusive en-
dorsement that it is possible for politicians
TO give of the merits Of Mr.. Bacon's inven
tion,-but not very encouraging to him from
the pecuniary point of view.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Temperance.
SAVE THE Rows.

It's TOO late for me-" said poor old drunkard when
urged TO reform"ls too late for me- but oh for Gods
sake the boysl"
"Its too late for me-" was the poor drunkard's cry
i've fallen too low for forgiveness or peace,
For the demon OF drink holds my soul DER the brink
And never can gain repreve release.
I've ruined frame and orimt- blackened name,
A sunless old age and desolae even.
In exchange for my life, my home, and my wife,
My ohdhoods deep trust and my souls hope Of heaven.
II some one had only warned me to beware
OF the irst fatal glass that tempts and destroys,
I'D have taken vow. Its too late for me now
Too late, but oh for Gods sake the boysW
lis grand, God-llke mission TO rescue the souls
That wandering In mazes OF darkness and sin,
To lead them up higher, with courage inspire
Each faint hearted, struggling one victory to win.
But by far 'tis higher holer work
To protect the dear children while yet they pure
To bid them beware Of the drink demons snare,
Whose glittering meshes their young feet allure.
mothers and fathers keep vigant guard;
The black VOLTS abroad cruel, reacherous, and bold
And its fangs may devour in careless hour
Some innocent lamb of your precious home-fold
oh Christians and patriots discern ye not how
Code church Is dened by this demon-beast Wild
How Coumbla's proud fame and glory-orow name
Are tarnshed Imperfect gult-eyed, and defled?
VIII not Great Jehovah's dread thunderbolt crush
The nation that looses this hydra-head beast
'Mong Its people to roam till there's ne'er a home
That Is not despoiled for It's horrible feast2
Avert the dark doom hunt the monster to death
with weapons God gives for the battle of right
Preach teach, vote and pray the night and day
TIL the howl Is heard from this Moloch OF might
TOO late =" it may be for the aged now;
TOO atel" is the wall, while the red fang destroys
And agonized moan cleaves its way the thronei
God save our Republic by saving the boysr
Temperance Hummer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

A MockinO Demon Stalking 1broad---AH
Danger from II Acerted bya
SkHifui Physician.

There are for many reasons few diseases more
to be dreaded than Erysipelas. and it has not in
aptly been termed st. Anthony's Fire" There
is no disease which so completely deforms and
disigures the visage of the patient; and it may
fairly be compared to red mask thrown by a
hooking demon over the human face. 1t is al
most as dangerous as it is repulsive. Arising
from variety of causes, running its course with
paint often ends suddenly in death. The old
treatment consisted in blood-letting and the use
OF strong drastic purgatves The substance Of
the enlightened modern treatment is all contained
in DIR, Kennedy's Favorite Remedy" Use this
and you have taken the essential total of all the
best physicians in the land could prescribe for
Erysipelas. case In point. Mr.. S. b Carpen-
ter OF Grandvie, n Y, writes that he had for
some time been afflicted with this disease In both
legs, and has regained his health by the sole use
of Favorite Remedy" Other cases might be
cited, did space permit. "Favorite Remedy" is
also sure in its action in all other diseases of the
blood. Ask your druggist for it, address the
Proprietor, DIR. David Kennedy, Rondout, New
York
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Intemperance and Crime.

The twelfth annual report OF the Massa-
chusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor con-
tains statistics of much Significance and
value concerning Drunkenness and Liquor
Selling" and the Influence of Intemper.
ance upon Crime" The figures demonstrate
that eightyfour per cent of the crime OF
Boston and Suffolk county for the previous
year was educ directly or indirectly TO the
influence of liquor" The report summaries
the number of convictions and sentences
the various offences, the proportion OF ab
stainers, moderate and excessive drinkers
ETC., and, in view of the facts thus collected
and exhibited, says These figures paint q
picture at once the most faithful and hideou,
of the guilt and power of rum The report
is in effect powerful araignment of tn,
social drinking usages and of the lquol
traffic
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Too True.

The veteran fruit grower, c. NJ. Hovey,
writing to the Ploughman, says, referring to
the previously published experiences in fruit
growing of Peter Fay "That Mr.. Fay has
has been very painstaking cultivator and
careful observer, his communication album
dainty testifes. If we could only have had
such experience years ago, how much time
and money might have been saved. l say
might, for it is very probable that it might
not. The mass of the people greatly prefer
to purchase fruit tree from a canvasser or
dealer, who exhibits manifed colored plate
of some magnifed fruit, rather than go to a
reputable nursery man, that fear all such
advice would be so much time spent in
vain" This we think is the general expert
ence. After fifteen years Of patient labor
in testing varieties of fruit suitable to the
colder parts of New England, these tree
peddlers come into our own immediate
neighborhood and sell worthless varieties at
a dollar tree when we have TO burn up
hundreds, and some years thousands, of far
better trees that we offer in vain at twenty
five cents apiece. In village ten miles
away on the railroad, whence we do not re-
member ever getting an order for a tree, a
tree-agent last year took in a week over
5000 worth of cash orders for trees whic h i,
If true to name, are of varieties mostly
quite unsuited to the climate. 1t does seem,
indeed, that the old adage is true which
says the people love to be cheated" We
have for several years supplied merchants
in that same village with apples from our
orchard, market which would now be
closed to us if ten years ago we could have
sold trees like our own to the customers
picked up last year by this seductive-tongued
peddler After we have disposed of the
stock now on the ground we shall drop the
nursery department of our fruit farm, and
let the peddlers have the field entirely TO
Themselves
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
Alcoholic Death Rate.

Dr. Norman Kerr, distinguished Eng
lish physician, referring to the death-rate
from alcohol, says 9" DR.. Richardson gave
it as his opinion, some time ago, that were
England converted to temperance, the vital
ity of the nation would be increased one
third in valuei or, in other words, nearly
227 900 lives would be saved TO us every
year." This is a startling statement but,
after careful investigation, DIR. Kerr thinks
il is much nearer the truth than many Were
supposed to believe. His own calculations
give 10000 as the number of deaths result
ing from drinking, of which l2S,O0O may be
traced 10 drunkenness, and the rest TO moro
or less moderate uses OF alcohol
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

SAYS Senator David Davis of Illinois, the
only man in congress Except Mahone) who
claims TO own himself "The mechanics
the farmers, and the laborers of this coun
try have its destiny in their hands. They
create Its wealth in time of peace and they
are its backbone in time of war. Whenever
they choose to protect themselves agains
corporate monopolists and extortion in othe
forms, they have the power TO make tn,
protection effective, and | hope they will
exercise il wisely and we'll"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01
A NEW DEPARTURE
In the Weekly Republican


Since t' foundation nearly so The Springfield
Republican has always contributed generously TO the in
sucon and entertainment of Its large rural constituency
by its agricultural To make the paper still val
liable guide and assistant and their families
has been determined to introduce special agricultural
department into the weekly edition. This department will
be begun in the number of May Is. 1t will occupy from
four Ave columns of space contain variety Of valuable
original and selected matter and be under the charge Of
trained agrculturst Each week there will be special
tice live subject leading agricultural writer.
Among who already been secured conrbu-
Dr. George b. Loring president OF the New Eng
land agricultural society Dr. f. Lewis surevant of South
Famngham secretary of the society for the promotion Of
agricultural science Mai Henry T.. Alvord OF Easthampton
President Chadbourne OF Williams college, President Levi
Stockbdge Of the Amherst agricultural college, and James
Grnne Of Greenfield Particular attention will be given
describing local enterprises and experiments in agrcul
ture and to reporting loo meetings and discussions. The
religious and miscellaneous will be kept their
nzed high standard and all of the best characteristics of
the paper carefully preserved
In order permit those who not subscriber
the Weekly to at slight expense after this important
addition its attractions has been made subscriptions
from May 20 to the close of the year will be received
cents, and from July for 50 cents.
Sample copies free.
Address
The Republican,
NAV s. ISL, SPRISgFIRLp. MASS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-06-01

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