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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-07-18

An eccentric man, living on farm on the
edge of Rhode Island. was very averse to TAX
ing life When asked why he didn't slaugh-
ter his fat pig, he replied, 81 haven't the
heart to kill it, for it seems so much like one
of the family"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-07-18

A Georgia man has drained large swamp
on his land by the scuttling process He bored
an artesian we'll in the middle of it eighty
feet deep and came to fault; +" and the
water runs into the hole and the ground is
left dry
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1884-07-18

Hoboken reports an increase of $277, 90 in
real estate valuations this year.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
B. TX. WEAREN,
UNDERTAKEN,
Dealer. in Furniture!

Full and complete embracing CIV.
erytng from the Cheapest 10 the Finest Suites No
need 10 90 10 the large cities
what quantity quality want, and will duplicate
any prices obtain Also
iu assortment Of Collins Cases ShrOuds
ing all the New Styles both cheap rOom.
opposite NJ. Asaph Hotel, Stanford. Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
Mother Who benches LNina.

Ever since the first young woman ever
loved swore to me che loved me only and
ran off with another fellow have believe
that the female sex does not really under
stand the truth. A young lady last night
very candidly informed me that she con.
sidered lie a very useful and artistic feat
ure OF life, and that the truth was as de.
void Of beauty as a straight line, and yet
she expects me to believe everything she
says. honestly think the woman was en-
tirely to blame in the Garden OF Eden BUZZ.
ness. | know a young boy who is being
simply ruined in his education by his
mother. He is eight years old, with all
the noble instincts OF probity and obedi-
ence which generally characterizes boys
nature This tender parent has instructed
him that whenever he gets on a car the app
pearance Of the conductor to collect the
fare reduces his age under five. He has
been educated TO give that figure when ask
ed by any body who wants TO collect money
for his transportation. Last week friend
of the family was displaying his interest in
the child by inquiring his age. The little
boy hesitated for a moment and then looked
up at his mother:
"Mamma, is he CONDUCTOR
mo, child"
"Then am eight years DID,"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
w. p. WALTON.

The NEST infamous character that ever
figured in American politics stands before
the country to-day the nominee for the
presidency Of the most corrupt political
organization that ever existed in this or
any other country, That infamous char
acter is james G. Blaine, Of Maine, the re-
publican standard bearer. Brilliant his
admirers call him, and so he is after a
ashton, but it is the phosphorescent brill
Iiancy of a rotten msckerel. Audacious be
is in some degree, but it is the audscity of
a foot pad. Loud. mouthed aud self.as-
sorting he is,'too, in manner, but it is the
noise Of the braggard and the selfassertion
of the liar. Dishonest in heart and soul,
h sold the favoIs of public position for
peIf. Trescberous as a Snake Indian, be
betrayed public trusts to enrich himself
This lie not the denunciation Of a personal
enemy, nor the SANDER OF political foe
man. 1t is the portrait Of James G. Blaine
a painted by himself-a portrait every
| inc end curve Of which was drawn by a
pen held 10 his own fingers Breckenridge
News.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
MOVES OF cNRRENT EHENIS.

Nathan Welsh. jailer of Jessamine, is
dead.
The estimated reduction Of the public
debt for September is little over S13, 000,-
900.
Mrs. Julia, wife OF A. T. Mcdonald,
committed suicide in Clark, making the
second person in two days.
Mrs. Belya Lockwood suggests a cessa.
iion in the presidential hostilities for the
purpose of improving the morale Of the
contest.
The thermometer registered 90 at Pc
tersburg, Va, Tuesday IN the shade. This
was higher than during the summer. There
was one sunstroke.
The CeTrollton democrats sent SIS tn
the national democratic committee Every
democrat in Kentucky who is able should
send on his dollar at once.
Samuel ]. Randall has appointments
to speak daily for Cleveland and Hendricks
iii Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia
from now until Octoper l3.h.
-Belva Lockwood at last has a running
mate. Mrs. Marietta Starr, Of Caifornis,
announces herself as the candidate OF the
woman's suffrage party for Vice President.
The co ntTact for the convict labor of
the State expired Sep. 30, and as there are
no bidders for the work ofthe prisoners they
will be returned to confinement in the pen
itentiary.
The star route investigation is still ia
progress. 1t has proved that at one time
the govern ment was paying S4500O0 to
carry mails to offices that yielded less than
$4,000 revenue.
The republican party, in its death
struggle for existence, will make the wilds
of Ohio howl this week. Blaine, Logan,
Elkins, Powell Clayton and other noted
Windmills Of the organization are stirring
up the animals.
The New York Erening Post says;
THE most damaging Of Baine's epistles to
Fisher have not yet been published, and
if one of them, especially, were given to the
pa bic il would drive Blaine from the coun.
try by the next steamer"
During its present tour the Louisville
base ball club has played four games and
only lost four OF them. 1t is understood
that kilograms have been received here ex-
planning that they would have lost the
9th game but for lack Of time TO play it,
Times.
Acting Post master General has Issued
an order requiring The postoftice to be kept
open for the issue and payment Of money
orders and for the receipt Of matter intend
ed for registration, and for the delivery Of
registered matter, until 6 p. NJ. daily, ex-
cept on Sunday and legal holidays.
The footings Of the mortality from chele-
"a from the frs. outbreak in Touon up to
last Thursday amount to IA, 1872 There were
z ,974 deaths in Italy, 579S in France and
$50 in Spain. In Naples alone the deaths
TO that date amounted to 1923, in Marseil.
les 1888, in Toulon 0S2 and in Aries 3SS.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03

The republicans are depending more on
money this year than on oratory. Their
most noted speakers are not available in
this campaign. SchuIz and Curtis, Beech.
sr and Higginson are lifting up their vOic.
Is on the other side. Ingersoll no longer
regards Blaine as "plumed knight" Ed
munds is "indisposed," and Conkling in
sists that he is not engaged in criminal
practice. "-TC..J.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03

Abiding to Bsine's alleged "Scotch
m arriage" in Kentucky, the Chicago Ners
ssyE "And it is certainly to be regretted
that such marriage should have been 80
secret that no record of it was preserved.
We wonder If Sarah Stanwood and S. l..
Blaine the witnesses, are still living? tits
to be hoped that they are" Sarah Stan
wood married VIM. A. McKim in October,
1850, three months after the alleded secret
marriage Of James G.. Blaine and Harriet
Stanwood She died many years sgo. Ex-
Congressman LeMoyne, who witness the
marriage of Blaine in Pittsburgh, says he
never heard Of S. L. Blaine. He, too, is
doubtless dead. DeSd men and women tel!
no tales and contradict no tales told by the
living Times.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03

1t is Of little importance whether Mr..
Blaines fret or second marriage, thirty
years ago, was the legal marriage, but it is
Of the highest importance whether or not
Mr.. Blaine tells the truth now. His word
Was so badly impeached by the Mulligan
letters that what he says in his own de-
defense on any question is not accepted un-
less corroborated by other tesiimOny.-[Dt-
troit Free Press.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
FARM FOR SALE !

have been appointed agent for the sale Of the
farm Of Mrs. Pbube &. Blain aud heirs, containing
40 Acres, lyihg q OF a mile from Hustouyilo
on the Liberty Pike and hereby oiIer IL private
ly, II has good dwelling house OF two stories
and rooms, besides the necessary out-buildings.
1t is well watered and Is good, rich land worth
many times the price asked for IL.
Apply to me for further particulars.
PSI sim H.T. BTSH stanford, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
HON. w. y. YOUNG.

We are authorized TO announce the Hon. W. :,
Young, %, laurel county, Candidate 20 represe nj
the sth Congressional District, as member oftbe
State Board OF Equalization subject 10 the action
Of the Democratic party,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
New Store!

have just opened on Depot street full line %
staple and Fancy Groceries that will sell low for
cash or country produce. I am also agent for the
stanford Wooden Mills Yarns and Flame Is, Of
which / always keep fun stock. Give me cau
and save money. II. n. MAITGHELl,
2sj.tf stanford. Ny.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-10-03
w. H. III. THOMPSON,

OF Laurel county, KY, is Candidate for state
Supervisor Of Taxes for the sth Congressional Dis
trict Of kcutucky, November election, 1854.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
SALE REGISTER.

Notice will be made under this head of
date and day of all sales, the bills for
which are printed at this Office, or the
sales advertised in this paper.
PRIVATE SALE of Town Lots on High
street; for particulars address Peter
G. Strine, Greencastle, Pa. See ad
THURSDAY, FEB. 2l.-Public sale
ofstock and farming implements, by
Mr.. Fl. D. K Inner. See bills and ad.
FRIDAY, FEB. 29.-Sale of stock and
farming implements by B. F. Har-
rison, at Cedar Grove Farm, Berke.
ley county, on Slackwater, above
Dam. No. 4, on the road leading to
Writings Neck. See ad.
SATURDAY, FEB. 3.-Trustee's sale of
valuable Lime Kiln, and over l6
acres Of ground, south end of Mar.
tinsburg. See bill.
TUESDAY, FEB. 26.-Sale of Stock and
Farming Implements, at Vancleves-
vile, by S. e. Hill. See adver. and
bills.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2s.--Special Com
miss'oner's sale of Real Estate, by E.
B. Faulkner and Jas. w. McKown,
Special Commissioners. See bills.
PRIVATE SALE of Fine Stock, by Jas.
W. Campbell. See ad.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
THE zoUAvE FAIR

And Festival Begins next Tuesday, the
10th inst, and many rare attractions,
new features and entertainments Will
be presented during the week. Arti-
cles of historical interest will be on ex-
hibition A number Of articles will be
CHANGED of, prominent among which
will be
$50 set OF Harness, 2jc. chance.
China Tea Set, guessed of, i0c. a
guess.
A Handsome Fruit Dish. to be voted
to the most popular lady school teacher
in town.
A Handsome Lamp to be voted off.
Miss Edith Hedges will give a read
ing one evening during the week.
A Silent Drill will be IN interesting
feature, and with vocal and instru-
strumental music, all who attend may
be sure of pleasant time. supper ev-
cry evening, and the tables viii be sup
piled with all the good things Of the
season, and don't forget the dinner ON
the odd.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

a DESIRABLE MAP.-We have been
shown a new map by Mr.. Edward Rora-
paugh, agent, that surpasses anything
of the kind we have ever seen. 1t gives
all railroads and distances, gives the
new time system, SO that one at glance
can get the time at the different points
of our country-giy the population of
all counties and towns, also the GEN.
sus of 1870 and 1899, and other very val
liable statistics of every day use; all
cable connections, shows the routes
taken by important voyagers, includ-
ing that of the lamented belong. Mr..
r. is stopping at the Continental Hotel,
and will take pleasure in exhibiting
and explaining the map, and we have
no doubt many of our citizens will avail
themselves of the opportunity and or
der one for their homes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

AT meeting of the Zouaves on
Friday night of last week, First
Lieut.. Paulding, after making a
statement of the reasons necessita-
ting the act, presented his resigna-
tion to the company and it being ac-
cepted, Second Lieut.. Jno. Alburtis
was elected to fill the vacancy. This
making another vacancy, further ac-
tion was postponed until Tuesday
night last, when Mr.. p. A. Rohr-
baugh was elected to the Second
Lieutenancy. First Sarg't Nick
lin accepting the position of Com.
Sarg't., Corp. Stribbling was placed
at the head of the company, and Mr..
Bremen was elected corporal. The
company is now uniformed and is
in condition to serve through the
term of it's enlistment creditably
both to the members and the COM
munity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

MUSICALE. - The Semi Annual
Musicale of the Berkeley Female
Seminary was held in the parlors of
that institution ,on Friday evening of
last week. The Improvement of the
pupils was very marked and easily
noted by those who have been at
tending these pleasant entertain
ments. Quite number of the most
advanced pupils exhibited great pro-
ficiency and skill, not alone in cor
rect reading and execution Of the
notes, but in that delicacy and per-
lection Of touch, without which the
most correct knowledge in all else,
must appear dwarfed and tame.
Miss Mary L. Hunter is placing the
impress Of fine musical attachments
upon her scholars, and she derserves
great praise therefore.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
SHORT STOPS

Payday is at hand
Large numbers of robins have
arrived.
This being leap year, the Oldest
maid has right to jump at a pro-
posal.
See private sale of fine stock by
Mr.. James w. Campbell advertised
in another column.
Mr.. A. r. McQuilken moved into
his recently purchased residence on
Burk street this week.
The Baptist have organized a So
ciety for the advancement and inn
provement of young men.
The ground hog is the meanest
animal living, just think of it four
weeks of wet weather yet.
One of the most terrific rain and
wind storms of the year, occurred on
Thursday morning at about A
O'Clock.
DR.. Arnold's entertainment here
Friday of last week was well attend
ed and he proved himself able to
amuse an audience.
The post office has been crowded
with eager lads and lassies, eager to
receive valentine. Some went on
their way rejoicing, while Others
were no. so happy.
The 22d, Washington's Birthday
is next Friday. 1t is a season which
should never be forgotten so long as
Americans cherish liberty and the
heart of man loves honor bravery
and manliness.
In accordance to published call the
M. l.. Artillery met at the grand
jury room last Saturday night and
were mustered out of service, the
term of enlistment having expired
steps were taken to reorganize the
company.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

The CARROTS, of the B. & D. road,
have sent to Wheeling $500 to be
added to the relief fund.
1t may be well enough to state
that Cincinnati people propose to
wade till the clouds roll by.
The Zouaves have declined the in
vitation to participate in the carni-
val festivities at Hagerstown on the
22d, they will celebrate the day at
home.
Hon. E. B. Faulkner of this place,
contributed $50 to the relief of the
sufferers from the food at Wheeling.
The amount was telegraphed to the
Wheeling Register relief fund.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

THE patrons of Prof. Lewis Bells
tonsorial establishment, in the st. Clair
hotel building, were a little surprised
and good deal pleased this wee to
see the bright, good natured face and
rotund body of George Mann presiding
over one of the chairs and manipula-
ting the shears and razor as of old.
George has been in business in Win
chester for some months past, and do
ing well, but being attacked with home
sickness, he came down to see his
friends, and to make arrangements for
his return to this place about the first
of April next, when there will be per-
manent partnership formed between
Mann & Bell. A good team.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

MASONIC INSTRUCTION Berke-
ly Lodge No. 81, A. F. & A. M. of
Hedgesville, had very pleasant
meeting for instruction on last
Tuesday night, notwithstanding the
Indictment weather and bad roads.
Mr.. George w. Feidt, Of Martins
burg, Deputy Grand Lecturer, was
present and participated in the ex-
ercises.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
Notice..

TN order to make it cony enient for
4 the coal consumers of Martinsbury,
l have ar 'Anged with Messes. Emmert
q Fiery to receive orders for the deliv-
cry OF coal from my yard
This arrau cement will be q conven-
fence for the city trade. All orders
will receive prompt attention at stand
ard prices.
&. CAMPBELL JANNEY.
Dealer in 4 nthracite and Bituminous
coal, B. o. X. r.. Martinsburg,
w. Va f92t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

Judge Faulkner is holding court
in Jefferson county.
Miss Grace Emmert, of Hagers-
town, Nd, is visiting Miss Nettie
Fiery, of this place.
Lieut.. G. III. Lyeth, u. S. N. and
MIR. John Lyeth, of Kansas, are
visiting their parents in this place.
Mr.. Blake Kimble, Of Cumberland,
is visiting friends in this place. He
is genial young gentleman and
has some warm friends here.
Major James Showers and wife, of
Clarke county, Va, are visiting
friends and relatives in this place
and vicinity.
Mr.. Ash Cunningham now occu-
pies the position of clerk in the Of
fee Of the st. Clair Hotel. Ash is
popular and will endeavor to please
the numerous patrons Of this thirty
ing hotel.
Hon. w. H. H. Flick is spending
a few days at home, waiting the
pleasure of the wild waves at Park
ersburg. Watching the rise Of
water from the fourth story of
hotel window isn't very pleasant.
We were pleased to receive a call
this week from Mr.. VIM. l.. Jones,
of Martinsburg-but Frederick
county boy. Glad to know that he
is prospecting in his adopted home.
He is looking we'll Winchester
Netos.
Miss Willie Grove, of Hagerstown,
who has been visiting Miss Clara
Rutledge of this place for a month
past, returned home last week. Miss
Willie is one of Hagerstown's be-
witching ladies and has many
friends here, who hope she may re-
peat the visit at no distant day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

Ind Page.-sSalt for Medicine '.Dot
Boy of Nine" &c.
3rd Page.-'His Sunday Nap" an in
teresting story.
st h Page. -"Business Maxims for
Boys" "Where He got his.Informa-
tion," &c.
It'll Page.-s1My War Experiences
''Baby's Mother" ''The Chap who
ting Away from It," ''The Elm
Tree"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
Now IL Your Chance.

TIME RUSH still continues with us
i since the great reduction on brown
and bleachsd uslin, ginghams, bed
all aid nj w.s Sge sasd, with - d eo sGTSSSs
great reduction OF prices was for thirty
days only, and on sccount Of the few
weeks Of bad weather ard to- give our
fi.ends in the country and elsewhere q
chance, we will extend the time until
March lst d. y. BERRY q 90.
N. b. Remnant. must 60, and on
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10th and
10th we will sell all remnants Of our
stock at whatever price we can get.
H. G. B&CO.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

PARALYzED MIR. w. L. Logan,
mayor of the town and one of the
editors of the INDEPENDENT, was
afflicted with very severe stroke of
paralysis whilst sitting in the mayors
Office on last Saturday evening. Our
citizens will regret to know that the
attack is very serious one, and that
the attending physicians are doubt
full as to the result and have no
doubt their best sympathy will abide
with him as he lays in the grasp of a
disease, that with the swiftness OF
the lightning flash robs the stout
est and strongest Of their strength.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
DOr,nestics.

a s THIS Is THE SEASON of the
"A year when domestics, such as
bleacned and brown muslins, sheet
ings, tickiugs, shirtings, ginghams &c.
are mostly in demand, we would re.
spectfully inform our friends and Gus
toners that we have just received an
elegant stock. comprising all tho
leading and popular brands which In
price, are lower than we have ever had
Il en-. We hope sou will favor US with
an inspection of our goods and prices,
as we are determined not to be under
sold. Also a new lot of those popular
black cAshmeres just received.
Respectfully
q. w. HOkE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

In recrossing the Opequon at Rel
ley's ford, Mr.. Ed. Hollis and a cou-
pie of friends had rather an unpleas
ant mishap on Wednesday. They
had crossed in the morning and on
their return the creek had raised
more than they thought and they
drove in. The current carried them
down the stream to a drift, and to
save the horse from drowning they
cut it loose from the wagon. 1t
gained the shore but left them in
the middle of the stream. They at
tracted the attention of some one
passing, and rope was procured
with which they were drawn ashore,
and after them the wagon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

The sale of Mr.. A. J. Hughes on
last Tuesday was well attended, and
the property brought good prices, as
did that of the adm'x sale Of w. w.
Emerson, decd, Falling Waters, on
Thursday. Both were advertised in
the INDEPENDENT, and when that
is done, there is no such word as fail.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

QUITE n number Of persons visited
the Continental hotel stables on Thurs
day, the attraction being a bull calf
one year old weighing 1860 pounds. 1t
VAS of the short-horn breed, and was
bred in Hardy county this State, by Mr..
Ill. c. Nanmetre, who brought it to
this place to be delivered to Mr.. JAS.
Campbell, the purchaser. The price
paid, we understand was $3.50.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

THE POsT-OFFICE.-ln the Unit
ed States Senate on Thursday, the
nomination of Mr.. George F. Evans
to be Postmaster at Martinsburg ,af-
ter long debate, was re-committed
to the Committee on Post Offices
and Post Roads.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

Mr.. JNo F. MATTINGLY, has left
with us magazine published in St.
Petersburg, Russia, sent to him by
a friend living in that city. If some
one will tell us what it is they can
have it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

A RATTLE for a Remington i'm
proved double barrel shot gun began
Wednesday evening at Mr.. Sam.
Freezes establishment. Eighty
chances were taken and the highest
number thrown so far is A..