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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
Stone Dwelling House

42x22 feet, with wing 28xl8 feet with a
large Bank Barn 85x45 feet, corn-crib and
shed, with ether buildings; also No
TENANT HOUSE, all nicely paled in; two
fine wells of water and a never failing
stream Of running water near the house.
The farm is in a fine state of cultivation
and all under good fencing This is "a rare
chance to purchase a really valuable
property 1t has not been on the market
for over forty-fve years, which cannot be
appreciated except upon personal inspec-
tion Parties desiring to view the prem
Uses will be waited upon by Z. T. Sprinkle
who now resides on the farm. Possession
win be given to the purchaser so that he
may be able to secure the hay crop of
about go or 10 acres and put out fall
crop
TERMS.-One-half cash in hand, the
balance in two equal annual payments,
with interest from day of sale; lien will
be reserved upon the land to secure the
deferred payments.
apl A. NJ. Il Il. T. SPRINKLE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
To Farmers.

WARMERS will find it to their interest
TO call and see the draaght and cart
horse. "SEA LION" he took first pre-
Enium both at Martinsburg ana Hagers-
town Fairs. He will stand week about at
Eutzy's Livery stable in Martinsburg, and
at the stable of Mr.. Robert Lamon at
Bunker Hill, at the latter place the week
begins April oath. (ap22-3t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HaIIoO !! Farmers.
Always Look UP Stream When
You Want the Best.

TIME UNDERSIGNED has just received
l. another lot of the celebrated
CUMBERLAND VALLEY FLOWS
the strongest lightest draft, steadiest
running, and best general purpose pillow
made, "and don't you forget il" Also
the strongest and best running double ana
single shovel plows ia the market; also
6rst-class CUTTING-BOXES; the CEbE-
DRAFTED OSBORNE
Self Twine-Binding Harvesters
cutting six seven and eight feet wide, also
single and combined SELF-RAKING
HARVESTEBS and rear and frout-cut
mowers, among them is a NEW NOW FIR
which needs only to be seen to be appre-
ciated. Dom t fail to see these implements
befor purchasing elsewhere, az they are
without doubt the "boss' implement of
the day.
| have ordered a few more car loads of
the CELEBRATED ORCHILLA GUANO
which is rapidly becoming the favorite
fertilizer of the day, wherever it has been
introduced. Don't fail to use it for any
thing you want to plant, as it is natural
improver of the soil and will make you
mouey if you use it,
Place of business-No 2 Burke street
opposite Market-house and new City
Building, Martiusburg W. Va
apis JOHN F. KELLER.
gss-' All goods are sold as low as first
class goods can possibly be sold.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
28z ACRES,

$50 acres of it LIMESTONE LAND,
smooth and slightly rolling; 10 LIME
STONE SLATE, the remaining 67 acres
in TIMBER, nearly all lying to the east
The improvements consist of comforta-
BILE iwo-story
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
PUBLIC SALE
of n Valuable
BERKELEY COUNTY
FARM.

TyHE heirs of w. E. and Catharine
i Sprinkle, decd, will offer at public
sale before the courthouse door in Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, at | O'Clock P. NJ, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1882,
that tract of land known as "THE STONE
HOUSE FARM" situate four miles north
east of Martinsburg, one mile south Of
Greensburg, and about Eve miles west of
Shepherdstown, Jefferson county, w. Va,
containing by survey
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
IN PRESENTING
TheNeW American
OpWINN NuTMr y

Oh w INVT MhOalNhN mo- 4,
To the public, no expense or trouble has
been spared to make it the BEST
MACHINE in use
The dial plate always indicates the num-
bdr of stitches to the inch. But four parts
need oiling. No hole to thread but eye
of needle.
Joints OF MERIT.
Large high arm; light, still running; best
maten0l used in it; wearing paris hard
ened; winds bobbin without running
machine or throwing off strap; needle
self-setting; bobbin holds large amount
OF thread; feed strong and positive, no
spring 1t has a double motion. and is
novel in construction; has casters on
castings to move it on the floor Shuttle.
lever, and feed lever are nicely balanced,
both working on central pivot, permit
ting high rate of speed
h, 7. KIRBY, Agent,
Reynolds Building, North Queen street,
Martinsburg, w. Va. laps ly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06

The two would-be vice presi-
dents are fighting in In diana, and
it is suspected there tn at the sud-
den appearance of several candi-
dates for the Democratic Congress
sional nomination in the Indian
apolis district is shrewd move Of
Mr.. Hendricks to defeat Will f
English. who is a son of VIM. FL.
English
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06
Teams Wanted
NV u. H. BAKER IL Co.

Hedgesville, Berkeley county, W Va.
To haul Bark and Lumber from the
neighborhood of Hedgesville to North
Mountain Depot. Employment given at
oRca. (ap29-4t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-05-06

The Republican disaffection in
Pennsylvania. Ohio and New
York, may result in giving the
Democrats a majority in the next
congress.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15
Summer Normal Schools.

The board of education has agreed upon
the location, etc., of the summer normal
school, The following are the names OF the
principals of the schools, location and cost
of board R. w. Petway, Salado, $l2 to
S15; J. w. Black. Goliad, $12; A. B..
Horn, Corsicana, $14; A. Clark, SULPHUR
Springs, $12; J. M. Carlisle, Rockdale,
$12. So; H. Il. Morton, Waco, $40 to VIZ /;
Smith Ragsdale, Thorp Springs, $l2; =. 8.
Joynes, Gainesville, $12; J. M. Richardson
Henderson, $12; H.. B. Gwinn, San Anto-
MO. S16 to 800; w. c. Rote, Galveston,
$16 to $50; w. H. Coleman, Huntsville,
$12.5O; John Hand, New Braunfels, $l5 to
SIC; J. J. Anderson, Houston (colored); j.
N. Carleton, Austin. (colored), $12 includ-
ing washing; j. w. johnson, Jefferson
(colored), SO to $40. j. Baldwin and Alex.
Hogg are chosen, respectively, institute
teacher and lecturer.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

The death of Garibaldi, at the age OF TO-
closes the career of one of the most re-
markable men of the century. He was
reyolutionist from early youth. The work
of his life was fighting tyranny. Haripaldi
greatest glory was won in those operallons'
beginning with the Lombard campaign,
which resulted in expelling the Austrians
and creating the Kingdom of Italy. by MS
efforts the Kingdom of Naples was annexed
to the Kingdom of Italy. Numerous out
breaks and revolutions in Italy were led py
the restless, bold and adventurous GariDai-
d. and in later years his popularity dechn-
ed on this account.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Why don't Texas plant the catalpa tree all
over the prairies? 1t is now being extern
sively planted on the Western prairies and
flourishes wonderfully. 1t is rapid grow
er. spreads rapidly, and furnishes durable
wood for fence posts, railway ties, etc, and
is pleasant for fuel, 1t grows luxuriantly in
the old Southern States and attains great
size along the Mississippi-News.
The catalpa is used largely as shade tree
IN northern cities.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Colonel Fred d. Grant, seems to be fail
ure. He failed as a soldier, as president of
an electric light COZ -oration, and recently
as president Of the West Texas Narrow
Grage railway company. The name Grant
does not possess the talismanic power in f.
pancial circles that it once did The family
no longer have the power to produce Black
Fridays by controlling the gold IN the
vaults Of the United States Treasury in such
a manner as to produce financial panic
Their glory has deTarted-FiatOnia Argus
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

We recommend Carriers Iron Pills to
every woman who is weak, nervous and dis
couraged; particularly those who have thin,
pale lips, cold hands and feet, and who are
without strength or ambition. These are
the cases for which Carriers Iron Pills are
specially prepared, and this class cannot use
them with out benefit. Valuable for men
also In metal boxes at SO cents. Sold by
druggists or sent by mail. See advertise
ment elsewhere.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15
Du .,-...i..l .own ~ Winohester va,

The historical town of Winchester va va,
Hates hack 10 the days of Washington (i.ool
when IL was but fort used by him against '.
the Indians. And the well dug N the iof'
by his orders ia still used there to tins Gay
said 10 be fourteen feet in width Mt the top
and ninety feet in depth score OF ysa,'
he was therefore the father of Winchester,
before he won that broader title Father OF
his Country Winchester, the scene oil his MS
first military career, az also comforting upon
him his first civic honors, having elected
him in 1853 TO the Virginia house OF bur
pesses. One of the streets was soon ai,er
named in honor of him-the first OF an in-
numernble list of highways, towns, couh,'S
and states that now boast Of that same gior-
ions appellation. Here too IL the last rest
inc place, of that great Revolutionary soldier
Gen. Daniel d. L. Morgan, who died here
in 1902. The town was also hotiy con-
tested point during the late civil war.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15
Purness Abbey.

THE subject Of the enclosed lines are SIT
uased In Lancashire, England, near Barrow,
in.Purness, aud are the most massive hnd
interesting ruins ever saw. The walls are
n feet thick aud the roof originally was
supported by two rows Of massive pillars,
and the edifice from east 10 west Id 3lo Feet
long, IL stands on an estate belonging 10
the Duke of Deyonshire, who employs
man a. watch IL 10 that relic hunters may
MOI iniure IT, II was founded IN l2S2, IN
the reign OF Henry III, and hourished tiii
the 10 century, when II was (along with
many others) demolished in the time OF the
reformation. The building, grounds ana
garden occupied n space OF w acres. IL ~
about IL miles from the Lancashire coast
lh,ys WANDERED DER Its ruins gran d.
Faced pile In a far OF land
,ir-y moss ciinss n erumbling WALLS
Ils.yy green climbs over all;
S.tll. rank and thorny briAr,
Nave gently tho Ia silent choir,
wn.re' once was heard the song ole praise
s-ng by MOnts IN oldsn days.
sa..mn chant and music sweet,
wI.h incense lamp and sAndalIed feef'
Tle bell up high In massive tower
CIned forth the Monks At praying hour;
U,t In the dim relis i"us light
sood the form OF beltrd knight,
- altar steps with lady lair,
Uuied len married pair.
Lowly peasant aud fair msiden
Their hearts with sin or trouble laden
Apd all 10 holy priest confessing
10, absolution and his blessing.
A.. long grass half bid from sight.
Carved 10 stone lies mail clad knight,
H. .figy. bis feet are crossd
one who fouI ht In Christian host,
y Ascalon IN Holy Land
W tn the bold crusader band
Clpl-iers shaded from the sun
Nh.Te OFT the melancholy nun
IN hook m his nd
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

The Scientific world takes great hteres.
in the coming transit of Venus ON the o.h Oh
December, judging from the preparations
now making in foreign lands for its opser-
walton. Forty expeditions are already pro-
iected, with several countries to hear rom:
The French government alone WIN NJ out
eight expeditions, four for north iAitude
and four for south latitude.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15
SIN a Decline"

DR.. R. V. Pierce: Dear Sir-Last fall my
daughter was in a decline and everybody
Thought she was going into the consump-
ton. got her bottle of your "Favorite
Prescription" and it cured her.
Mis-. MARY HINsoN,
OF all druggists. Montrose, Kan.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

James Cain, of Walker county,
Georgia, aged 81, who raised twelve
children to maturity, and has lO3
grandchildren and 46 great grand
children, is still as lively as q cricket
and fond of talking politics.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

'Backache il almost Immediately relieved
by wearing one of Carriers Smart Weed ana
Belladonna Backache Plasters. Try one
and be free from pain. Price 20 cents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Lincoln county, West Virginia
has citizen 100 years of age, who
lost his dog recently and walked
twenty miles in search of it.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Mrs. Mary Jones, who assisted in
making cartridges used by the Amer
lean troops in the battle of New
Orleans, died at Baton Rouge, La, a
few days ago.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

A South Carolina lady has made
feather fans of the value of $500 for
u New York firm.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Two men found $4,000 in gold and
silver while digging vault IN lredell
county, North Carolina, recently.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Another deliberate assassination has just
occurred in Ireland A prominent landlord
of unpliant disposition was shot down, to-
gether with guard of one dragoon. while
riding in the country. The assassins used
rifles and fired from behind q will.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

The town of Edenton is the second
in age in North Carolina, having been
established in TIA or 1715. Bath,
the oldest town in the State, was
laid out in 17O5.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Tennessee has 100000 acres Of
unimproved land, most of which is
covered with fine timber.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15
DRESS
GOODS

of the Latest Styles of plain and lace
Buntings, Cashmeres &C., Trim
mingsand Silks, of all shades
to match, India, Linen
and Cotton Lawns,
with Laces and Trimmings to match,
Hamburg Edgings, and embroidery
Embroidered Flannels, of the latest
designs and patterns, Silk
and Linen Handkerchiefs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

C-1slirg isn't going to allow any Of his
deputies 10 get drank. However,. they ray
d. alio~ei a secret pull 4; a bCit.e OF DIR.
1,-r,b1,zie's oxygenatei ter-rnile double
Dack acton Temperance b.tters.' Soil "
~. jluggis,-
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

The news from Oregon indicates tie
vote in the Legislature on JOINT ellot. The
Republicans claim majority A. vel as the
election Of AZ officers voted for
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15
/, Sure Pretentiye Of Fever and Ague.

As an antidote against malarial poison, fever
and acme. and other intermittent levers,
nothing equals Browns Iron Bitters' a
true tonic. A perfect safeguard!
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Hon. G.. W. Jones writes private
letter to friend in Galveston, from
whlce the News is permitted to make
the following extract:
| have hut little desire to be gov
ernor, but believing that my candida
CIV will contribute to the overthrow
OF Bourbonism and the emancipation
of our people from the thraldom of
faction, shall in all probability he q
candidate. | will not be candidate
fur Congress. Ii elected
governor. l shall be able to serve
Galveston and Texas generally better
tha. as member of Congress.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

The Siftings had one article at least
last week that didn't culver with wit
or throw of sheen of sparkling hui
NOR, but on the contrary, Il spirit Of
meek and subdued hunility pervaded
it, as though the writer felt impress
ed with the painful sense OF the sol
emn fact that his touch of the subject
must be gingerly. 1t was IL sketch
of Ben Thompson. Ben passes the
Sistings office daily.-S. A. Express,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Prompt relief in sick headache, dizziness,
nausea, constipation pain in the side, ETC. Z,
guaranteed to those using Carriers Little
Liver Pills. One pill dose. 25 cents.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Weak lungs, splitting of blood, consump-
ton, and kindred affections, cured without
physician. Address for treatise, with two
stamps, Worlds Dispensary Medical Asso-
citation, Buffalo, N. Y.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Carter's Liver Bitters for the cure OF dys-
pepsia, liver complaint, and all diseases
caused by malaria, are made by the makers
of Carriers Little Liver Pill, which guaran-
tees their goodness.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Southeastern Alabama is said to bt
improving more than any other por
ton of that state.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Col. Ford, superintendent of the deaf and
dumb institution, was refused passes for his
pupils by the Central railroad because of
the passage of the three cents a mile law.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

One of our new congressional districts is
composed of 81 counties, and is nearly as
large as the State of Louisiana
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Garibaldi's body was for some reason not
cremated as he requested. 1t showed scars
of ten gunsbot and bayonet wounds.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

Gen. John G. Fremont, who is now living
in New York, is still 1.-the and erect, though
in his 10th year, but his hair and beard are
very gray and his face is wrinkled with age.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

It is estimated that the cotton
worm destroys S15,OOO,OOO OF the
cotton crap every year.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

The New Worlds Dispensary and lnva-
lids Hotel at Buffalo, N. Y, is now COM
pleted and ready to receive patients
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

M b. - zcsa 5u,iaess how before the public.
You can make money faster at
nF work Tor Ne than anything else
- HS Sayit=l not needed. We will
start you. Sl2 dsy and upwards made al home By
the Industrious. Men women, boys and girls want
ed everywhere 20 work Tor Us. Now is the time.
You can work in spars time orly, give your
whole tine 20 tie business. You eau live a. home
and 40 thevOrk No other business will pay you
nearly well No ore can tell 10 make enormous
pay b engaging Al once. Costly outfit aud terms
free. Money made fast. easily md honorably. Ad-
press TKcE Co. Augusta, Haus.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1882-06-15

d nnPer week can be made in any locality Jul, sl.
n0uthipg entirely new for agents % outnt neo
CIV lNGRAHAM d Co.. Boston hAs''
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-01
: - FOREIGN GOSSIP.

Countess de Pierrefonds is the title
by which the ex-Empress Eugenie wishes
to be designated. .
LIN order 10 avoid invitations to dine
out during her visit to Paris lately, the
Princess Of Wales left her dresses behind
her in London
"A "ladies' four, has lately been
seen on the river at Oxford, in England,
manned (or rather womaned) by stu
dents of the High School. Among this
fair crew is the daughter Of one Of the
professors. AA tt n p
There are now on exhibition ut Par
is the green silken coat and jacket and
trousers of striped silk worn by the little
Dauphin, Louis XVII, during the earit-
er part of his imprisonment.
"A scientific French mission at
Thebes has discovered recently thirty
six sarcophagi of kings and queens in
closing mummies, rolls of papyrus,
thousands of jewels and tslismans, from
which much may be lesrned Of import
ance in the history of ancient Egypt.
The constant occurrence Of terrible
results from the employment of vitriol
as a means of vengeance has induced
the authorities of Paris to take steps di-
rected TO restricting its sale. Hence
forth, by order of the Prefect OF Police,
no vitriol Is TO be sold to any one unpro-
vided either with aphysician's prescrip-
ton or permission from police su-
perintendent. ,s.s@
The French Anti Tobacco Society
has for several years given prizes for the
best essays on the pernicious effects Of
using tobacco. 1t has just been discov-
cred that nearly all the prizes have been
taken by the same person, writing In Q
disguised hand, and that he Is . con-
frmed smoker who has spent his prize
money in the purchase Of the choicest
brands of cigars. .fr4 I
Queen Caroline, of Saxony, Is suffer-
ing from an illness which Ia attributed
to a cause unusual in royal households.
Her majesty has mania for cooking,
in which she excels, especially In the
preparation of fruit pn0,rves. The
crop of fruit in Saxony this year was 80
abundant that the Queen labored night
and day in the composition of her jams
aud jellies, which she was, of course,
obliged to taste constantly. The conse-
quent fatigue and indigestion brought
on serious illness. ,.l +
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1882-02-01
Some Artistic watches.

In the South Kensington Museum, at
London, Is q small watch about one hun
dred years old, representing an appl
the golden case ornamented with grair
of pearl. Another old Nuremburg watch
has the form of an acorn, and is proyid-
ed with dainty pistol which perhaps
served as an alarm. In London is an
eagie-shaped watch in which, when the
body Of the bird Is opened, richly en-
ameled face Is seen. They are some
times found in the form of ducks or
skulls. The Bishop of Ely had watch
In the head of his cane, and Prince of
Saxony had one in his riding saddles.
A watch made for Caterine l., of Russia,
: repeater and a musical watch, contains
within it the Holy Sepulcher aud the
Roman guard BY touching q spring
he stones move away from the door,
the guard kneel down. angels appear,
and the holy women step into the tomb
and sing the Easter song that is beard
in the Russian churches. King George
III, of England had a watch not lager
than q ive-cent piece which had one
hundred and twenty different parts, the
whole not weighing quite as mach as
ten-oent piece. 1g