Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-02-24
NO. 40.

brought two pounds OF onions
which was relished with gusto.
After all the preliminaries were
dispensed with, which generally
attend such occasions, dancing
commenced. Every one seemed
to enjoy themselves hugely. The
old bach and widower We'd with
the young buck in elegance Of
style and lightness of step. Every
one pulled off their coat, rolled up
their sleeves, spit on their hands
and went into II with a vim that
meant enjoyment and nothing
else. Some Of them even become
"A little excited. The rivalry be-
come so strong at one time that
some of them lost their balance,
and also their dignity by sprawl.
ing themselves full length upon
the floor. This was an isolated
case, only one of the guests plac-
ing himself in this ridiculous po-
sition and suffering himself to be
thus Frustrated by crcitement and
not by exhaustion. / hope no one
will be SO uncharitable as to at
tribute 1t to unnatural causes, for |
can truthfully say, that these par
ties are conducted upon strictly
temperate principles, and the
young men are rendering them
selves deservedly popular by their
abstenhiousness But there was a
cause for it all the same. know,
but | feel delicacy in saying.
You know, however, that acci-
dents will happen, and perhaps,
after all, it was merely al acci-
dent. A fellow who leaves his
sore toe Topping out over the top
of his shoe should be very cautious
how he swings around In crowd
like that. And / am fully aware
too, that it touches a mans sensi-
bilities when his partner, with
nails In her shoes. in an unguard-
ed moment plants No. 2's on top
OF it, in giving the grand flourish
to the 'run-away-all." 1t is very
apt to deprive him of presence OF
mind upset his dignity and throw
him off his balance. So you know
when we are so situated that we
cannot give vent to our feelings
In language fitted to the occasion,
we have TO make demonstrations
of some kind when we are writh-
ing with modification and pain.
Some allowances must also be
made for want of practice in the
"Terpsichorean art,' as, perhaps,
that precocious youth of As sum-
mers, had not shaken that warty
toe for 10! these many years.
These little pastimes will be con-
tinued occasionally as opportunity
offers, and so long as they are con-
Quoted within the bounds of pro.
priety they will be popular.
Mr.. Edward J. Cunningham left
for his home In FOstoria, o., on
Friday last. after a visit with us
for upwards of a month. He has
the kind wishes of many friends
On his homeward journey.
Miss Emma Sayles of your city,
and Miss Lucy Cunningham, have
gone on visit to friends at Cedar
Creek and Strausburg. They are
Two lively girls and they have
gone to visit lively girls. / pre-
dict for them lively time.
Congress and the legislature will
soon adjourn, after which time /
expect to visit your city. / will
1ot say exactly what day | will be
here, because / utterly abhor any
public demonstrations or great
show, consequently | desire to go
Ind come without being toasted
~ admiring friends. G. Z. l..
The decree regulating the liquor
raffic in Russia, recently signed
~ the Emperor, is of the most
tringent character. There is to be
,nly one liquor shop In village,
md where two or three villages
ire almost contiguous one shop
must suffice for their combined
inhabitants. The publican must
20 a native of the place, appointed
md paid by the common council,
md must lsell food as well as
liquor. If he allows any person
O get drunk, he is liable not only
o dismissal, but to fine and inn
,risonment. III any Russian VIII
age is reported to the authorities
Is addicted to drunkenness, the
ale of liquor may be interdicted
or as long period as may seem
necessary.
The tables were appropriately
decorated when the Boston Com
nercial Club gave a dinner to
ome railroad men. The centraf
,iece represented a complete train,
With engine and tender two feet
Ugh, made entirely OF roses,
links, vioIets and other flowers.
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