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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24
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Eighty 'hou mud peckHys. of tea
We're rvfued .aud,ug IN Eng.
land under the Adulteration act
during 1881 aud 1892, and il l.
said much OF IL found its wsv into
the gift" tea stores of the United
States.
In spite of the law in India. "A
case of suffice or burning oc-
Cured recently at Utarns, in Jey-
pore. The victim was the widow
of Sham Singh, chief of the viii
lage. The Jeypore authorities
have acted promptly in the mat
ter. The principal offenders, who
were sons and brothers of the de-
ceased chief have been sentenced
to imprisonment for seven years,
while minor accomplices received
sentences of three years imprison-
ment.
A family in Mason county, H.
inois, named Hicks, boasts OF their
heavy weights. The fathers is
4S0 pounds; the mothers, $50; the
eldest daughter, 307; second, 275;
third, $50; the first son, 220 Sec
ond, 202; third. $50, and the fourth
III pounds. Mr.. Hickey has two
sisters, the oldest weighing $40
and The youngest 270 younds, and
all are living.
Six years ago, DIR. Brazelie, Of
De Witt county, Texas, with his
a q D. L. a..
a gang of fifteen armed men and
killed in the presence Of "a young
er son who had escaped from their
custody. Three OF the gang were
lately tried ana convicted of the
murder, but after the verdict was
rendered ii was discovered that In
the original indictment the word
statute" appeared instead Of
state and the murderers are to
have the chance of escape In new
trial. They will probably die of
old age instead Of being executed.
No incident of the Ruby snow
slide in Colorado is more thrilling
than the experience Of the miner,
Tom Brown. Lying on his back
under ten feet of snow, packed
like ice against him, unable TO
move hand or foot, with his dead
comrade lying across him, and
kept in that position for hours, not
knowing whether or not relief
would come, his thoughts must
have been terrible. That he es-
capped alive is indeed, little less
than a miracle. Who can picture
his thoughts during those nine
hours of horrible torture and sus-
pense?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24
HOME AGAIN.
Fg|2E

After absence OF three years with pleasure
my friends public generally that have returned to good
old Nartnsburg and opened in the large the Douglass
building nearly the ppstoice, full stock of
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24

sNEss The moment
there Is danger Of impairment of the
mind from excessive nervous ex'
haustion, or where there exists fore
bodings of evil, desire for solitude,
stunning and avoiding company,
vertigo and nervous debility, or
when insanity has already taken
place, Peruna and Mdndlin should
be implicitly relied on. But 1t is
never we'll to wait so long before
treatment Is commenced. The ear:
ly symptoms are loss OF strength,
softness of the MUSCLES, dim or
weak sight, peculiar expression OF
the face and eyes, coated tongue,
with impaired digestion; or In 9th.
ers, certain powers only are lost,
while they are otherwise enjoying
comparatively good health. In all
these Perund and Manalia should at
once be taken.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24
Free OfCOst.

BY calling at G. w. BowMAN's
drug store, you can get sample
bottle of DIR. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, which will relieve
The most obstinate Cough or Cold
and show you what The regular so
cent size will do. When troubled
with Asthma, Bronchitis, Hack
ing Cough, Pains in the Chest and
all diseases of the Throat and
Lungs. try a sample bottle of this
medicine. aug5 1y
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24
COAL AND WOOD OFFICE
AND
Flour and Feed Store
No. 60 Queen St, Staey's Block.


YINHE undersigned respectfully informs
l. the citizens of Martinsburg and Berk-
eley county that he has opened Coal and
Wood Office and Flour and Feed Store at
90 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
thraci coal always on hand.
Farl lers 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.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24

A white man not long since
sued a black man in one of our
courts and while the trial was
before the Judge the litigants
came to an amicable settlement,
and so the counsel stated to the
court. IA verbal settlement will
not answer" replied the Judge;
cit must be in writing. Here Is
the agreement in black and
white" responded the counsel,
pointing to the reconciled parties,
pray what does your honor want
more than this?"- Chicago Times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24

Vanderbilt thinks a railroad
speed Of fOrty-five miles an hour
plenty fast enough for any coun-
try to do business on, and no
roads can stand the racket of q
faster gate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24
Not n Married Girl.

sue on lhe SOFA In the most approx
ed fashion--his arm encircling her
taper waist, etc.
Lizzie" he said, "you must have
read my heart ere this; you must
know how dearly love you"
Yes, Fred you have been very
attentive said Lizzie.
But Lizzie darling, do you love
me? VIII you be my wife ?n
"Your wife, Fred ?n
"By all things, mol No, indeed,
nor any one el.e's.''
Lizzie, what do yoa mean 7"
Just what l say, Fred. 1 have
two married sisters.n
certainly; and Mrs. Hopkins
and Mrs. Skinner have very good
husbands, | believe
$50 people say but | wouldn't like
to stand in either Mays or Nellie's
shoes, that's ALL"
"Look here, Fred. have had ov-
or twenty five sleigh rides this win
ter, thanks to you and my other gem
tleman friends"
Fred WINGED little at this, wheth.
er at the unpaid livery bill, or the
idea OF Lizzie sleighing with her
other gentleman friends, cannot
positively answer.
"IIow many do you think my sis
tiers have had ?"
Not sign of one either Of them.
Such pretty girls as May and Nellie
were, too, and SO much attention as
they used to have"
Now, Lizzie"--
Il am fond OF going TO party oc,
casionally, as well AS to lecture or
concert sometimes, and | should not
like 1t II | proposed attending any
such entertainment, to be invariably
told that times were hard and my
husband could not afford it."
"But, Lizzie"-
"And then, If once in a dogs age
he did condecend to go with me any.
where in the evening. l should not
like to be left to pick my way along
the slippery places, at the risk of
my neck, he walking along
unconsciously by my side.
am of a dependent, clinging ma
ture, and need the protection of a
strong arm"
"Lizzie, this is all nonsense"
81 am the youngest of our family,
and perhaps l have been spoiled.
At all events, i know 1t would break
my heart to have my husband vent
all the ill-temper which he conceals
from the world on my defenseless
head
"But, Lizzie, l prom
20, yes Fred; l know what you
are going to say,-that you will be
different. But May and Nell have
told me time and time again that no
better husbands than theirs ever
lived. No, Fred; as a lover you are
just splendid, and hate awfully to
give you up. Still, IL you are bent
on marrying, there are plenty of
girls who have not married sisters,
Or who are not wise enough to profit
by their example, IL they have. And
do not fret about me, for have no
doubt / can find some one to fiji
your place"
Before Lizzie had concluded Fred
made for the door, muttering some.
thing uncomfortable for ears po-
Iite."
"There !" exclaimed Lizzie, as the
door closed with bang,''I knew he
was no better than the rest. That is
The way John and Aleck swear and
slam the doors when things don't 60
right. He would make q bear of
husband but I'm sorry he came to
hat point so soon, for he was just
Iplendid beau"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24

Plug hats cause badness. But
1t is worth something to be gen.
tleman- which you cannot cor.
vince man in q plug that he il
not.-LOUell Citizen.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24

sect right out of this ~ shouted
an irritaied merchant to q menda-
cious clerk !; "this Is the third lie /
have caught you In since 10 O'Clock
this morning! 10 "Oh, WELL" said
the new man, don't be too hard on
me. Give a fellow time TO learn the
rules OF the house,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24

Strength and health 60 together.
Obtain this happy physical state by
using bottle Of Browns Iron Bit.
tiers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
d. SCHWARTZ g. CO..
Cl0tllerS, FaiIors and Gents FurliSl8lSS.
Conner houston and Second strents.

inthe hill ranges. The wind has no
twist or whirl, fortunately; if il bad it
might be very destructive. II moves
In straight lines, but with intense
fierce.
1t is evidently a land wind, and as
evidently OF desert quality. 1t is ter
ribly, sometimes fatally desiccating to
all vegetable life. Three days OF it
would surely leave wheat field as
parched and dead a. though fire had
swept it, The hillsides about Oakland
on Monday, June 4, were as fresh and
green rs April; on Thursday, June
u, they Were brown and dry rs
yours in August. The Gala lilies
withered, the roses crumbled oil
the stems, the grass shriveled, currants
We're cooked OH the bushes. A pecu.
liar electric condition accompanies the
northcr. Cattle, horses, dogs, chick
ems, people, are made almost uncon-
trollably irritable. Fortunately the
norther lasts usually not more than
twelve to twenty hours. Three days
oft would he destructive; and it
comes but three or four times year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Men WHO WAGER.

New York sun Interview
"On a good day mt Sheepsheud Bay,
the heavy men will average $20,0 900
each, while some Of the new light
weights will not book more than n few
hundred dollars"
what Is the highest bet ever booked
in this cOuntry?'
"rhe Pluneer bet Horton, Charley
Reeds partner, $4,000 to $4,000 on
Girotle, in her race with Barrett and
Bootjacll last fall at Sheepshead Bay,
and Charley Reed bet, the Plunger
another SO, 600 even on the same race.
That was the biggest sweep in single
race
"Who is the freest better among
horsemen2n
Pierre Lorillard. He has placed
$4,000 on II race, He bets in an OFF
hand, indiscriminate way, and backs
his own horses handsomely, The
Dryers back their stable heavily at
times, as well as the horses of other
owners. They are more caveful than
Pierre. EX-Gov. Bowie is strong
hacker. The owners OF the horses
run under shrewd old Eph Snedekers
name, including Gebhard, occasional
ly olive in deeply, The Days chip M
'hNil ihbb'y tlSSiSs III iuct, an VIZ
owners, trainers. Jockeys and even
stable boys take their chances
! When betting in the great ring be-
comes dull the nookmakers, often juml
at euch other. Gray-hended James H.
i Kelley when the lit Is on will put M
from 5000 to $4,000. He has
won and lost more money proba
bly, than any ether member o
j the fraternity. When young mar
he workeda plastering for dollar &
day. One hot Saturday night h,
/ threw down his tools, swearing thai
he would. starve before he would han
die them Ssgain. Young David John
son, son of Thomas, Is the most impul
size gambler ia the ring. His shout
of $4,000 to 81 ,000'' wns the caus,
of his paying over the former
amount o. n brother bookmaker re
Gently. Ctidge & Co. and n few Others
WIKI risk many thousands ON race
but the majority conline their possible
losses to about $1,000.
Heavy individual betting is excep
/ tionaI, however. The bulk of tho
money, which sometimes aggregates ,
quarter of n million day in books
mutual and auction, and combn,
ations eemes from the general thronp
of race-g0vs.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Cof'sets.

Mr.. NJ. Is. Emanuel, agent for the
state OF Texas for Hemmipg's I'M
proved notwithstanding corset, man
-ilactured by Rothschild .Joseph &
70, Chicago, H.; for sale by Malone
Waller " Co. in til city only. This
corset Is recommended by the best
pnSs,clahs OF Chicago, where it Is ex-
effects tight lacing, giving freedom
9tactioh on account OF its elasticity
IN neat circular issued by the manu-
'aetufes, n list of very good reasons IL
given why the Hemming improved
corset should he universally adopted
ana II the ladies will give MessrsI Mn,
zone, Waller & Co. call and examine
Vhe corset, Mr.. Emanuel wishes to as
s se shem that they will have per
so ti aet,ig article and be thoroughly
funded. 4 w ie
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Wise Counsels.

Ell OF traZNttG.
Your article in this mornings issue.
wherein you counsel moderation or
iorbearance in the present unfortunate
attitude Of school matters in this CITY
! d9uDt not meets the hearty approval
oil all good citizens, whose only aim is
10 promote the object for which the
schooi tax has been so generously
levied and paid by our people, namely.
TO educate the children within orr
city limits. Without some such conn
sci we are apt to allow this struggle 10
degenerate into a scramble for places
oy piacenien. | believe we have n
mayor and board of aldermen who are
heartily In sympathy with the public
schools and the noble object sought to
be accomplished by them. 1t behooyes
us then TO sink mere personal
considerations, and keep ia view
the main object. 1t was with
TINS spirit that / rendered my resigna-
tion TO the city council yesterday as n
school trustee, twice rendered me nv
me council, and while did then and
90 now thank them for their distin-
gulsied consideration, yet the manner
IN which the last ordinance was
SNAPPED touching the oath of trustee
Mhiie IN contravention to the state
Jaw, which only requires the trustee
10 swear fairly and impartially to
4lscharge the duties of the Office y
! thought 1t to the best interests Of the
serYiee to retire and allow the CITY
council To appoint a successor in no
ordinance. F '"c'o
WIN the hope of speedy termina.
.ioii 10 the present halt in the nros.
perlty to our city's most Important in.
truly, n q Gun yours,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

generally accepted as true. Her con-
versation was fluent and elegant and
she displayed II thorough familiarity
with the political history Of the coun-
try In Il dignifed yet grateful way
shJ accepted TIE kindness rendered
hT, and was sfnt hopefully on her
way. 1t was All affecting spectacle to
see woman of her age, and especially
of her history and antecedents, wan
dering thus about, pennies, friend
less and alone.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
California Northers.
Vsaa Frnnoisco I,etter.I

Singularly. the hottest weather inn
mediatsly about San Francisco bay is
alway/ IN connection with north
wind. &ur ''northersp are, in fact,
one OF our most marked and mysteri-
Gus institutions. They prevail
mostly in the spring; but
we are liable 10 them at all times of
the year. Whence they come, their
ongip or track, has never yet been de-
fined by the meteorological. 1t can us
ually be lold Il few hoan In advance
that n0nber is coming. The atnlos-
phere Is swept clear of ali haze, the
hills are sharply defined, and have o
realistic look. Then n heavy roar Is
ieard nom the canyons and al gaps
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Two Men Killed by One Bullet.
lRa'eish Ncws-obseryer. !

From II private letter we take n ter
rihle story of II murder which occurred
near Clarksville. almost at the Nortl
Cafolina line. Two brothers were ut
tackled by u man who knocked one
down and jumped upon him. AS h,
was prone upon the man the Other
brother shot him in the back. Th,
bullet passed through the bodies o.
both men producing instant death.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
reflective: MOODS,

Do you fall into them! instance when in want of s
hat shirts other Xngs" yO ever ask yourself
where buy to the best advantage same time it
your aste So aad unable answer our house and
guarantee to solve the problem for you easily pleasantly
In the matter OF SUITS for example those selling at eqt
dollars and half of plain att nevertheless
they will wear well and add to your appearance.
If you afford better and DRESY SUIT aSl to sae
those selling at $1 $3.50 and $3.50 Our assortment is
larger than find elsewhere very best value
anteed for whatever YOU spend Don't forget That If Won bnv an
article from and feel dissatisfied aferWard You are Mt liberty
to come back for exchange your money refunded
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

The Palestine exploration fund has
indirectly recovered from n Bedouin
tribe east OF the Jordan, pieces of skin
containing portions of Deuteronomy
and the Commandments, made about
500 years before Christ.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

II h said that when Gov. Buffers
son Paul entered Harvard College, the
father handed blank check to the
boy, saying; Everything | have Is
ms much yours as mine; draw at your
own discretion The youth did not
abuse this confidence.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
For Sale.

Three three-ton Boylein ~
For particulars call On oriadle
Worth lee Company. Thesa'
can now be seen IN suects'a
ton, turning out full cspael,
purest and clearest ice maDa.
in the state. They can e p0.
bargain, as we wish to MAKE
larger machines.
Fort W0sgR
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Nation CnnI.

od Deaiers IN coal will find Il to their
H. ua, an.age 10 call on me for prices.
a aaasing been appointed agent by the
~ op"l com pany, | will make prices here
OF on ears at mines.
N. G. Brooks.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
A DRUGGISTS story

M mr. Isaac {. Chapman, druggist.
tN a., n. T., writes US: II have
iSr me past ten years sold several gross
" ny; WILLIAM HALLS BAL
,oa ~ FOX THE LUNGS. i can saw
" II what | cannot say of other medi.
eiles, 1 have never heard customer
spe',k OF II but TO praise its virtues In
we 'i'snest manner / have recon-
, ,,ie l II in a great many eases of
NWnnooping, cough with. the happjest
;l,. have used it in my own lam.
Ky ior many years; in fact, always
nave nave bottle in the medicine closet
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
ATTENTION, CITIZENS /!


The
0
o all CONSUMES
a ifwca
leout
Clothing Furnishing and
osanyth lean Of i'm Sgoodsat
O II o
and have the above facts subst at onc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Texas Wesleyan ColIe.o

me fall term of this institution win
open September Sd. Information NAV
pe had OF the president, p. Ne. Whits
d. a., Fort Worth. Texas. '''
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Notice of Annual Meer

The stockholders of lhs = "A
Opera-House Company ~ VIZ
titled that the annual e ~, II
rectors, to serve the ,',rus
be held on SATURDAY, 2s,isss
4:S0 p. M, at the FIN, ! syn ne
S. w. LoMAx, Sec ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03
Cattle Sales.

- ne Texas Investment comnanv
=, na ,t sold fifteen hundred young eattis
l,' .,ie aEsruella cattle company anJ
Dave delivered them in Crosby coun n',t'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

l2eepicss nights maze i a
that terrible cough. p n Is
the remedy for you. s0''
Brunswig & Co.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

WHITE KID GLOVES,
ERS, ETC, FOR THE FINE
BALL, AT COST, il, ,,gl|
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

Suppose you trade Win ~
Tucker next month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

Suppose you trade win e
uck az next m )nth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

WHITE KID Gil tm .srg
ERS, ETC, FOR ThEf's
BALL, AT COST. 40 p.g.|
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

WHITE KID GLOVE, , /
Frs, ETC, FOR THE iN
BALL, AT COST, ,,,s j sas
HART'S bAes
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

nv l. o. Alexander Sessions, Ennis.
ieA'' says: III know of numerous ner,
Suns S', VINO have been benefited by The
use OF Browns Iron Bitters.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

Tn "lLppose you trade with Spencer &
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

Suppose you trade WIN
Tucker next month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-08-03

Suppose you trade WIN y
Tucker next month. Il
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-05-10
PITH AND POINT.

Don't you think the bride is foolish
that she never marries the best MANI
". Y. Ledger.
Tight trousers are going out of
fashion. They always did have slim
chance, and latterly the wearers' legs
have had to combine for support.
He Good-by, Miss Smith, I'm
sorry have to leave so soon. She
I'm very sorry, too; but still, parting
is such sweet sorrow. ''-HarUard Lam
pOOn.
The great question of the day at
present is, how to wear a high ail-round
collar and still be able to sneeze hard
without cutting your throat.-PucE.
"A cynical old bachelor thinks that
women, as a class, should be called
''maple sugar" because it is almost i'm
possible to tell their age.-N. Y. id
Uertiser.
BE respectful to every one, no mat
ter what his or her position may be in
the world. Never, for instance, ask
your washerwOman where she ''hangs
out. "-EarUille Graphic.
Mrs. Sam Millidge, an Austin lady,
was busy trying to make a pincushion
of sawdust when the colored cook came
to ask what she should cook for dinner.
$50 away, and don't bother me now.
My head is full of sawdust now, and
can't think of anything else. ''-1eras
SJtings. -.
"A young lady was recently asked
by her gallant what she considered the
height of impudence. Looking archly
at him, she said: ''Spark girl for three
solid hours and never offer to kiss her." "
1t is needless to add that he is not SO
impudent now.
-"Woman's rights!' exclaimed 8
Philadelphia man when the subject was
broached. ''What more rights do they
want? My wife bosses me; our daughters
boss us both, and the servant girl bosses
the whole family. It's time the men
were allowed some rights"
A Pittsburgh girl who had refused
good-looking telegraph repair man
three times within six months gave as a
reason that he was too much of a wan
derer. That he roamed from pole to
pole, from one climb to another, and if
he did come home he'd be insulate
that the neighbors would be sure to
talk.
The theory that photographs can
not be taken at night was upset the
other day when thief was marched up
to the bar in Justices courtroom
Judge-'Whati is the charger" Officer
stealing" Stealing what?"
Officer Stealing photographs. Judge
when did he steal thems'' Officer
-''Last night, your Honor" Judge
II will discharge the prisoner, for l
know that thousands of dollars have
been wasted in the attempt to discover
a process whereby pictures could be
taken at night. The prisoner may 60"
Carl Pretzers Weeklv