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LULU. Eyes. Good by"
Reenter Lulu, blushing rather more
than usual.
"Who were you talking to?" inquiries
Nan, with more curiosity than correct
ness.
Signs of embarrassment on Lulu's
face. The kitten, on an unauthorized
exploring expedition on the mantel-
piece, slips, snatches frantically with
all its eighteen claws at the mantel
scarf. Crash! destruction! All our
thoughts are turned another way, and
Mans question remains unanswered
We were becoming, as l said, more
content, though aunty could never
get over her nervous tremors at
the running fire of ''ting-ting ting to
which we were subjected. She always
thought it was our call-could not tell
twenty-three from four, or even two
from one, and a call at late hour of
the evening sent her sleepless to bed
One night we had retired very early,
after fatiguing day. Jane and /,
after working very hard, were wakeful
but we fell asleep at last, to wake some
hours later to the dazed consciousness
of hideous uproar. We clutched each
other nervOusly.
81 saw a light" said Jane.
81 heard a noise" said l.
We did indeed. We sprang up and
rushed downstairs. The telephone bell
was ringing furiously, viciously, first
one number, then another, then all to-
gether, q ceaseless string of taps.
Mother, in ample white robes, like
Ristori as Lady Macbeth, was there be-
fore us. "Where is Lulu?" she de-
manded.
We looked around Missy, Nan,
Jane and |, with and without slippers,
some in shawls, some in Wrappers,
were there. Aunty, in her red sleep
ing-wrapper, a silk handkerchief tied
over her night-cap, a shawl over all,
crouched on the lower step, shaking
more with fear than cold.
The unearthly racket went on. "Call
Lulu" repeated mother.
Lulu came, rosy with sleep, and very
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-18
THE NINE STITORS.

A British ship at anchor lay
In the harbOT of New York;
The stcVcdOres were packing her
With Yankee beef and pork.
Nine Slim young men went up the plank,
And they were tall and good;
But none Of them had ever loved,
They said they never would;
But whether they wouldn't,
Or whether they couldn't,
Or their mothers said they shouldn't,
The world will never know.
The passengers were all on board,
The vessel got up steam,
And tl0ared down the river, like
he-ah-sOmething OF DREAM
A pretty girl came up on deck
And near the railing stood;
She never loved a fcllow-mun,
And said she never would;
But whether she couldn't,
Or whether she wouldn't,
Or her father said she shouldn't,
The world Will never know.
The nine young men stood in row,
Each trying not to stare,
Tine lady looked embarrassed and
They offered her chair.
The nine young swells were very rich,
And il was understood
That each of them could marry
Whatever girl he would;
But whether he couldn't,
Or whether he wouldn't,
D. The world win never Know
SO things went on rs usual.
The weather soon grew thick.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-10-18

out as her great heart warmed toward
the pair of happy, naughty children.
81 suppose" she said at last, 'as
you remarked to me just now, you
would like to hear my sweet voice say,
yes so | say il"
And Just then the telephone bell
rang -Julia II. GhadWic5, IN Harper'S
Bn.ur
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Tired Eyes.

People speak about their eyes being
fatigued, meaning that the retina, or
seeing portion of the brain, is fatigued,
but such is not the case, as the retina
hardly ever gets tired. The fatigue is
in the inner and outer muscles attached
to the eyeball and the muscle of accom-
mediation, which surrounds the lens of
the eye. When near object is to be
looked at, this muscle relaxes and al
lows the lens to thicken, increasing its
retroactive power. The inner and outer
muscle to which referred are used in
covering the eye on the object to be
looked at, the inner one being especially
used when near object is to be looked
at. 1t is in the three muscles men
toned that the fatigue is felt, and relief
is secured temporarily by closing the
eyes or gazing at far distant objects.
The usual indication of strain is red
ness of the rim of the eyelid, betoken-
ing a congested state of the inner sur
face, accompanied with some pain.
Rest is not the proper remedy for a
fatgued eye, but the use of glasses of
sufficient power to render unnecessary
so much effort to accommodate the eye
to vision. - Scientific AmerjeaH.
A young Soutberner who lately
moved into the Indian Territory has
married an Indian girl, daughter of q
chief, who is reported to be worth over
Sl00, 900. - Chic0QO Herald
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GROSSLY.
Nothing" said I, Indignantly.
"Hellon said voice in my ear at
the same instant.
"Eh? Q, hellon' L cried to the trans
mitter.
''Nothing?" said the voice again.
"Good- by"
The roaring recommended. 1 rang
again, despairingly, and heard faint
hello. But it was no use. As | began
to talk again, Mrs. Orme's unmistak-
able shrill tones informed me, family
that "Mr. Orme had gone to m-m-
MIN" The line was occupied. ]
gave up in despair; was met by sneers;
denominations e1sued; tears followed:
Missy hounced; aunty gently closed her
door.
Just then Lulu entered, rosy and
radiant from a walk on the cliff in the
sharp October wind. For wonder she
did not laugh at us, but spoke in UNI
usually gentle tones.
what going up to town, mothers
Why don't you use the telephone?"
"No.one seems to know how" said
mother, very stifiiy.
"Let me try" said Lulu, blushing 8
little. 81 used to try it up at Hates
last summer"
We forgot our animosities, and fol
lowed her to the instrument. She rang
there was an instant response. She
conversed with ease with overy one she
asked for, and babe the last one good
by with the air of a princess dismssing
a favorite page from an audience We
all looked with respect upon hr, and
she blushed, as was her habit-she was
so pretty when she blushed md mod
estly offered to take charge of our tele-
phonic communications withthe outer
world.
81 certainly shall not bther with
it, said Missy.
"Nor l." said Nan; Jane and said
nothing, but looked agreement.
very we'll, said mothG. sit may
keep you in the house mop."
Lulu blushed again. Aunty said
nothing. She was plainly dying to
hear the mysterious sounds conveyed
through the receiver, bw as plainly she
was afraid to touch it.
Inc arIah9eIlehI was sau'SlacGory'
ana peace ana content rclSned' Lulu
stald more at home, snd mother was
better satlSiied' we had grown. &C
cuStomed to nave an almost continual
tap-tapplng. IN our ears III bored us
elder ones, with our BOOKS ana our
studies, to be always Watching and
counting Tor our own call but restless
alert. We actually began to take great
comfort IN II, using II LOT all SOrUS OF
tritllng messages, the only drawback
Delhg mat Lulu had 10 know every
thing Tor we one and all adhered to
our resolution never to nave nave anything
about Lulu when she went to send a
all all, her girl friends and held intermin 5
abe chats' OF Whlch Aunty only heare.
the what's, and obs" ana "ahs"
ana o a,yoq didn is, ana ,.whaG ala ne ne
sayS? she 100 Iost interest," ana stopped
OF I aer own. ,.,,,..
;n+ $780, t;r str 80, S,,n t'nu J i9ae,
novoI With 10 'Iilliiilil
..Tbot'9 foIr ', sI r e.iT' y cove Nov
Lnlu snrin~s nm and file: 70 tha +elo.
A''iN' p iti7' N'P CIV il4Co w ILlC lOAC-
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LULU. cat the telephone"
LULU. Tomorrow"
LULU. -Four O'clock"
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LULU. (emphatjcallJ). 80, no! IN
deed, mo-"
- Oong pause) -.
. LULU. ''Well, perhaps. l shall be
here"
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Lulu. ESQ no! 1 forgot"
--- Uong sentence from the in
audible sender.)
Lulu (doubBuly). 81 don't know"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-12
oak Grove.

Wheat harvest is ended and
the noise of the self-binder is
hushed for the season, but the
clatter of the moving machines is
still heard in the hay field. The
wheat is of fine quality in this
section, and promises large
yield. Oats are also good, and
are about ready for the sickle.
Corn is doing well, and if the
weather continues favorable we
can expect large crop.
Mr.. Clarence Mason, who is
conducting the merchantile BUSH
ness for Mr.. Lingamfelter in
Hedgesville, returned to our
neighborhood to join in the Ia
bors of the harvest, but was pre-
vented from so doing by an attack
of mumps. He has been confined
to his bed for several days, but is
now convalescent.
Mr.. Emory c. Howard, who
has been the able and efficient
teacher of Oak Grove school for
several years, is visiting relatives
in Circleville, Ohio. He is also
taking advantages of the oppor-
tunity to improve his education
by attending high school insti-
tute now in session at that place,
and no doubt will return with
large store of knowledge and use-
full instruction to impart to the
pupils of his school.
Miss Virgie Small returned
home from Baltimore few days
ago, where she had been attend
ing school since last November.
Mr.. George Mans, of Baltimore,
is spending the summer with his
uucle Mr.. ID. H. Small for the pur-
pose Of improving his health.
Mr.. c. A. Viewer eloped on last
Sunday with Miss Anna M. Sper-
ow, daughter of Mr.. G.. o. Sperow.
They were married and returned
on the same day. We tender
them our congratulations.
NE PLUS ULTRA.
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Glengary Items.

Harvest is over, and now we
will soon be threshing for each
other, not threshing each other.
The high water did consider
able damage to creek farmers all
along the line of Back Greek.
Last Sunday, the Mt. Carmel
Sabbath school had extra servic-
es, consisting Of recitations, mus
ic, speaking, etc. The address
was made by Rev. III. Shimp.
/ understand that "No. GER
tificates" were as scarce as hen
teeth at the recent teachers ex-
animation in this county.
A young couple from the vicin-
ity ofShanghai paid theirrespects
to the meeting at Mt. Carmel, but
they annoyed the audience con-
siderably by their talking during
services. / think they could do
their counting at some more suit
able time and place, and with
more credit to themselves, and
less annoyance to others.
Perhaps you may hear from me
again. GREENY.
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in every calling in life and should
be moro generally taught in our
schools.
Mr.. Bird Roberts, of Brucetown
has leased the Saurewine Mill, and
is making excellent flour |
speak from experience, because |
got 3lbs last week for the poor
house. We put it in tin cup to
raise-portion Of it at least, and
next morning it was gone "where
the woodbine twinethn l reckon.
I'll bet the next time we put any
of it to soak Ill weight it down
so that it don't play Elijah on me.
| don't think we have any can
didates, if SO / expect they all
want to be the clark horse for
they are not saying much. You
may say to Il. Boyd Faulkner
that Mill Greek district is looking
for the pole. They go upon the
principal that the ''longest pole
knocks the persimmonsn, so Boyd
has got to have that pole. /
don't think it need be very long.
c.. e. l..
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Among the arrivals since our
last communication we observe
Mr.. Samuel Shock, of Baltimore,
Nd; Chas. Quinn, Of McKeesport,
Pa; Mrs. Chambers, of your city;
Rev. j. p. Dorsey and family, of
Washington, d. c.
Mrs. Collier, an old and esteem
ed resident of this village has
made very beautiful piece of
patch work, all silk-which we
have no doubt would carry off the
laurels at any fair.
Two gentlemen passed through
this place on Saturday of last
week, having walked from New
York city, destination being San
Francisco, Cal. They refuse all Of.
fers to ride as a large amount of
money is staked on the success
fnl accomplishment of the fete.
Peddlers of all shades and ma
tionalities are traversing our COM
munity in large numbers few
seeking work; many plumber as n
means of earning bread without
too much physical exertion.
Among improvements recently,
we observe a rear building to the
residence of Mrs. M. Il. Poisal,
erected by one of our skilful archi-
tects, Mr.. Samue,. Pitzer.
Among arrivals since our last
communication, we observe Mr..
Sechrist, of Hagerstown, agent for
pianos and organs, Mr.. VIM. Calf,
Of Philadelphia, Mr.. Milton Ham
ma, of Frederick county, Nd, G..
A. Chrisman, Of your city, and
Mr.. Nicklin, agent ef Masonic Mu-
tual Benefit Society.
The tournament and picnic in
Ellis grove, near Little George
town, was largely attended; peace
and happiness, with a free flow of
the 20 be joyful, enlivening the
occasion.
The officials of the b. 4 @. II.
are becoming very rigid in their
rules as regards free passage on
freight trains, excluding from this
privilege even such prominent
characters as "Mark Twain, /" held
in such high estimation through
out the broad domains of old
Berkeley.
Work has been resumed in the
Meadow Branch Coal Mines, and
we can soon look for a decline in
the price of this commodity.
Rev. Mr.. Ross, pastor M. Z.
Church South, is a very able rep
resentative of theology, and
stands high in the estimation of
this community. REPORTER.
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Preaching tomorrow, in the
Presbyterian church, at 3 o'clock
P. NJ, by the Rev. Lamdin, OF
Hancock, Md.
Prot. M. III. Grist of Baltimore
is giving course of instruction
in music. His head quarters are
at A. Trnmps.
Mr.. d. G. Winebrener and
family of Frederick Nd, are visit
ing at Mr. Daniel Getzendanner's.
Misses Comlcy and Kopp, Of
Baltimore are spending few
days in our village.
Some of the words already
added to the political dictionary,
this year moss backs, =
:" Kids - .mu g-wamps,r and
"pachyderm."
We are glad to see the subject
Of entomology, or the science Of
insect life, given so much atten-
ton by some Of our people. This
is surely field Of great interest,
and q science worthy to engage
the noblest mind; and though it
is sometimes considered a little
thing to notice the characteristics
of insects, yet such men as Aris-
totlc and Pliny studied them.
Indirect teaching is generally
more potent than direct instr,lc.
tlon. There Is d difference be-
tween the governing power OF
precept and example. Notice, if
you will, the different degree of
success teacher has who will not
stand before his class and make a
great display of words; but will
quietly show by example as well
as precept, what should be done
in order to reach a high standard
of development i'll any required
subject. CLARA.
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Wheat hauling is now in order.
Business on the canal has been
suspended in consequence Of a
"wash out down the way
The Conococheague on Satur.
day last washed away a great many
shocks Of wheat which had been
harvested on it's banks.
The Sunday Schools Of Har-
mony, Broad Lane and Little
Georgetown expect to picnic at
Potomac Isle" this summer. Can
not the Bedington school join us I
Mr.. John Jack is favorably
spoken of for assessor by the Re-
publican friends OF this neck, and
should he be nominated, many
democrats will cast their votes for
him.
The INDEPENDENT takes the lead
among all the periodicals that
come to this neck, simply because
it is the largest county paper, has
Q great many local contributors
and does not deviate from veracity
and is independent and worthy
of it's name.
The Fourth was spent in merri-
ment, Thanksgiving sunshine, shad-
ows, clouds and q very heavy rain.
Many persons from your city,
Hagerstown, Harrisburg and this
neighborhood, boarded the '.Is-
land Queen" at Falling Waters
and was towed by the Lizzie May
down to Potomac Isle,v where
the day was spent in boat-riding,
fishing and admiring the scenery,
which is sufficient to crafty and
animate the curious, the sage and
the gay. The light of the parch-
ing sun is shut out by the thick
foliage Of the stately maple, box,
catalpa and other species Of YER
nal trees rendering the island
cool and pleasant all the time.
The company has spared neither
pains, labor or money to procure
skiffs, commodious buildings, a
large dining hall, flying carriages,
etc, to accommodate and to pro-
mote the comfort Of all who may
visit the island. Between 3 and
A o'clock the island was visited by
a very hard rain, but there was no
occasion for any one getting wet,
as there are plenty of buildings to
shelter all. At 5 o'clock p. M, the
vessel began her voyage up the
river to Falling Waters. Ali seem
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GanOtOwm.

I have been so busy for the past
few weeks that / could not find
time to infict your readers with
my remarks. Perhaps this has
been a relief to some and q disap-
pointment to at least one of the
aspirants to political prefermeut,
in this vicinity. But if he cannot
borrow the INDEPENDENT regularly
he will not know how small has
been his loss. / have reason to
believe he would like to see his
name in the Ganotown items. but
he'll not see it this time.
Farmers are generally busy with
hauling in their grain, and in q
few days the sound of the thresher
will be heard.
The recent rise in Back Creek
did some damage to every farm
along its banks, but we are thank
full that it was SO slight, consider
ing the extent of the rise.
The wheat crop of this valley
has proven rather above the aver
age OF several preceding seasons.
Especially fine were some fields
which were fortified with "Shaf
fer's Bone Phosphates,v which APP
pear to be just the proper food for
wheat, and brings it every time.
Roasting-ears will soon be here
for Bob Evans has some corn that
looks almost fit to eat. My corn
is late, but I "scooped in" two
and one-fourth bushels of straw
berries from one-twentieth of an
acre of poor ground. SoUINT.
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The New school House.
HEpGEsvir.LE July Sth. 1884

The New school House.
HEpcrsviILE July 9Th, 1884.
Eds. Independent:
We are pleased to announce
that the question in regard to the
long talked Of and much needed
school building at this place was
finally settled by the Board Of Ed
ucation on Monday last. They
decided to erect 4 brick building
50 by GA feet, two stories high.
with four rooms. The contract
was awarded to james Slaughter
and the Smaltz boys. Cost $1,000.
We think that the action of the
Board Of Education in this matter.
will be approved by all liberal
minded and good thinking people
Of the district, when all things
are considered. Heretofore there
have been three schools kept In
operation in the sub-district Of
Hedgesville in separate buildings;
two Of which are school houses
the other Is q private house rent.
cd by the Board and used as i
school room. The school houses
huvc become entirely unfit for
school purposes. They are so
nearly rotted down that it would
be throwing away money to at
tempt to repair them. Now, when
we consider that the old buildings
have worn out and rottcd down,
and that we have been renting d
school roomall this time, we think
it is economy, and certainly the
best thing that can be done under
the circumstances Is to build d
house suitable to accommodate
all the children of our sub-district
that are entitled to attend the
public school.
And just think Of the great adj
vantages to be derived from hav-
ing the children all put into one
building where they can be prop
erly graded according to their
stage Of advancement, and taught
by the latest, the best and most
improved methods Of giving in
struction. Children ina well grad
ed school can be taught MS much
in one term as they can possibly
be taught in two terms in an I'M
graded or mixed school.
We live in an age of progress,
and we should be progressing in
educational matters as well as in
other things. 1t will not do to
wait until public opinion drives
us from our positions, and ridi-
culcs us from our old fogyism. We
must take the advance step in or
der to keep pace with the arts and
sciences in this fast age Of the
world. The subject Of teaching.
and the work Of the teacher is re-
ceiving more attention now than
ever before. Defective and I'M
philosophic methods must pass
away and if we try to hold on to
them we may be left in the shad-
ows OF the past. We are glad to
know that we have men at the
head of the schools of this district
who have stiffening enough in
their backs to enable them to do
their duty though they know that
they have some opposers. While
we have such Board Of Educa-
ton, the educational banner will
be seen floating where it should
be, right in the front.
A levy has been made to run
the schools eight months this
year. The schools are to be OPEN
ed OH the first Monday in Septem-
Der. First-class teachers will re-
ceive thirty dollars per month.
III. S. b.
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The Cumberland Times Of
Saturday last states: While on
the cars between Connelsville and
West Newton, young baby
smothered in the arms Of it's
mother. When the woman alight-
ed at the latter place and unwrap-
ped the child she was Mortified at
discovering that it was dead.
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NO. Id

ed to enjoy themselves. Master
Boak, of your city, lost his hat,
but then he had caught large,
fine bass which, I suppose, he
would not give in exchange for 1t.
ARcTURUs.
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TAKE DR.. Fahrney's Health Re-
storer, best blood pureHer. All
druggists sell it-S1.0O
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EVERY BABY should have q bot
tie OF DR.. Fahrney's teething
Syrup. All druggists sell it--25 cts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29

not f their boast Sunday, when they asserted tna
All they had to do before the judge ana ns'e
the Injunction set aside"
Deacon James Foster had grded himseh io' tno
fght yesterday, when he met TRIBUNE reporter nc
asncned rather to avoid all conversation about MS
preparations tor the tournament next Thursday -
"Have you asked the Court TO modify the nlunc'ou
was asked by the reporter
"we've got into court now and I mustn't say any
thing"
"Who will act a. DIT. Newmsn's counself
"Nr. Wright, my partner and mysef.
"Then you have done nothing to-day
"Ohi we have been looking over the injunction 10
see what can make OF It,
Mr. Wright is an ex-deacon OF the church ana mas
personal interest in the outcome OF the argImert beside
that Of the legal glory which woud fall to his share should
the Injunction he vacated one OF the deac0ns OF Dt Ran
news party was asxei wac would be chosen pastor "a
The church II the injunction should be made pefhi
We have chosen one" ne answered NOt bllEIe
name has been mentioned If prove victorious next
Thursday the NewInAnites will have ~ MY uyH, ~
which 10 prepare their case and then II II IL decuSu
against them they the privilege OF carrying u 70 n
Court OF Appeals with a limitation or two years bu
during that time Newman will not occupy the pulpit OF
our church. that you depend upon NeXt ednesuay
1. the dav upon which deacOns meeting WOu!u prop
ery he held but I do not think that We VII MCct ,,
When Or. Newman steps out Oft pulpit we WIZ iooA
around for pastor and in the meantime We VII near
sermons from preachers who are invited