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A Touching Scene.

BALTIMORE, Nh, June To-
A thrilling scene was enacted at
the steamship wharf here to-day.
Mrs. Ellen Withers, a widow lady,
and her six children had engaged
passage on the steamship Nova
Scotia, which sailed for Liverpool
this morning. BY some means
two of the children became sepa-
rated from the rest, and upon ar
irving on board steamer Withers
discovered her loss. Two little
girls, aged IA and I years, were
missing. The mothers grief was
heartrending. She rushed down
the gang-plank and up the wharf,
searching among the crowd for
her little ones. The mother grew
almost frantic as the time for the
steamship to sail grew nigh and
no tidings were had of her chill
dren. At last the lines were cast
off and the steamship started.
The poor mother gazed after the
departing steamer, having on
board her four children, and when
the vessel was out of sight she
fell unconscious to the ground.
The painful situation was soon
made known to the spectators and
reported to theagent Of the steam
ship line. Every available means
will be used to reunite the family.
After two hours search the two
missing children were found. Mrs.
Withers will sail in the next
steamship after her four children.
Her husband died three weeks
age in Elk Lick, Pa. She was
on her way to her parents home,
in England, when separated from
her little ones.
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A SPLENDID REcoRD.-We ar

A SPLENDID RECoRD.-We are
much gratified to notice the splendid
record made by Mr.. d. G. Weston
haver. of this place, at the school of
law in the Georgetown University.
He graduated with the highest hon
ors and carried Of the first prize for
the best essay on the Law of Expa-
triation and Naturalization, and also
won the prize for the best standing
in school and legal learning. He has
also been admitted to practice in the
Courts of the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. Westenhaver is a worthy young
man and has always been regarded
as well-informed and persevering,
and it is no surprise to us to learn
that he acquitted himself so honora-
bly,. He has a bright future before
him, and he will continue his good
record.
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dissolution-in the final agony
the last parting Of spirit and tene-
ment--when beholders stand with
bated breath and blanched face,
and as the peace of death settles
down on the well known features,
take a long breath of relief-relief
that the pain is gone, that the
struggle is over, and the great
debt Of nature paid. In his con-
Guiding paragraph, speaking ofhis
party and the Republic, he says:
Having given to their welfare
whatever health and strength /
possess or could borrow from the
future, and having reached the
term Of my capacity for such la
bors as their welfare now demands,
I but submit to the will of God in
deeming my public career forever
closed. (Signed)
SAML. J. TrLDEN.n
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BLIND Tom, the wonderful must
cal genius, is billed for Feller's Hall
this place. Friday June 20. This is
Toms third visit to our town and
as a musical wonder is 80 we'll known
that comment from us is unnecessary.
An exchange says. Since his child
hood he has been an idiot, and he
played nearly as we'll at the age Of
seven as he does now; but now his
repertoire is much larger, as he can
play anything he has ever heard.
He now plays about 1000 pieces, and
picks up new ones everywhere. 1t is
a curious fact that he will not play
Sunday School music if he can help
it, having great dislike for it.
Price so and rs cts.
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THREE murders in Cincinnt

THREE murders in Cincinnati
during the present week are enough
to suggest that the purifying pro-
cess instituted by the late riot has
not yet had its full effect upon the
criminal classes. The administra-
ton Of justice has been accelerated
by the work Of the mob, and there
is a healthful improvement in the
character of juries and their find
ings, but the people have learned,
or will learn, from events like
those of the current week that one
effort in preserving proper re-
spect for law saves nine in restor-
ing that respect after it has rotted
away in popular indifference.
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The EICK.-Mr. VIM. Wilen, who
was badly paralysed last Sunday
morning, is reported to be better,
and his recovery is hoped for by his
friends.
Mr.. Alfred Beall, who has been
for several weeks seriously i'll, is
still very sick, though hopes for his
recovery are encouraging.
Mr.. John M. Wolff, one of the old
est and most respected citizens of
the town, is confined to his bed.
Mr.. Logan has not been SO well
during the past week, having been
obliged to take to his bed Sunday.
Mr.. w. w. Crump. who has been
a sufferer for several weeks past, is
still confined to the house.
Mrs. Frank Keyser, daughter of
Mrs. Charles Dieffenderfer of this
place, who has been seriously ill for
a long time at her home in Washing
ton, was visited professionally this
week by DR.. Jim McSherry. He re-
ported her condition very bad, but
not without hope.
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ROPP's CALCULATOR IL DIARY
We have received from the Prairie
Farmer Publishing Co., Chicago ILL.,,
a copy Of Ropp's Calculator and
Diary. 1t is indeed a calculator, and
makes practical arithmetic easy. Its
tables are suited for all kinds OF bus
mess and measurement, and is con-
venience to farmers, mechanics.
tradesmen and business people gen.
orally. Farmers should also SUBJ
scribe for the Prairie Farmer, now
edited by Orange Judd, the famous
agricultural writer and author. Ad-
dress as above for sample copy.
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PETERsON's MAGAZINE for July
is especially remarkable for an illus
trated article on 'Longfellow- and
Westminster Abbey" and the prin-
cipal steel-engraving of the number,
NJ Care For Nobody" is a very
charming one, illustrating capital
story by Frank Lee Benedict. The
author Of ''Josiah Aliens Wife,
contributes one of her inimitable
humorous sketches. The colored
fashion plates, the colored patterns,
and the half hundred other illustra-
tions for new dresses, embroidery,
etc., are specially interesting to the
ladies. The price Of this popular
magazine is but Two Dollars year,
with great deductions to clubs. Ad-
dress CHAs. j. PETERSON, 300
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Dots.

Fourth of July is the next holiday.
IA cold wet May makes grain and
hay" is proverb being fulfilled this
year.
The Indian boys at the Carlisle
Training School manufactured ar
ticles to the amount of Sl1 900 dur
ing the year 1883.
A total of 1867 bodies are buried
in the Antietam National cemetery,
at Sharpsburg. OF this number, the
names of .a,26l are known, the re-
mainder-1 ,496-being unknown.
The Changers picnic this year
will commence on August oath, at
Williams Grove.
Blaine and Logan are taken from
the same states that Lincoln and
Hamlin we're in 1s60-Maine and
Illinois.
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Following is a list Of dead letters
remaining in the Post Office at Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, June 18th, and
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
June 2lst,if not called for Persons
calling will please say advertised.
We clip from the Statesman:
Mrc Jno S Doll, Miss Mary Devaul,
Mrs Thomas tLoman, Miss Annie
Keller, Miss Annie Legs, Mrs Jen-
ME Kerns, Miss Minnie v. Roberts,
Elizabeth Steward, Miss May Turn
er, Lille Williams, John Battersby,
Benjamin Gilmore, John Heatwale.
z l. Hoover. Chester d Turner.
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A Sensible Amendment.

WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator
Vest submitted to the Senate to
day an amendment which he pro-
posed to the Legislative Appro-
priation bill to provide that no
money shall be paid out of the
treasury or from any public fund
for printing in the Congressional
Record any speech which has not
been actually spoken or delivered
in either the Senate or the House
of Representatives.
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Kind Consideration.
PHILADELPHIA Call.

II want to present Augusta
with q cane" said a New York
young lady, "but l don't know
what size he wears"
"What do you mean by size?"
was the question. ,"Are canes of
different sizes?n
ooh, yes, and one has to be
very careful in selecting them.
/ shouldn't like to send dear
Augustus q cane with head big
enough to choke him."
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MR.. TILDEN DECLINES.

That Mr.. Tilden is an able man
cannot be denied, that he has made
a splendid record in reforming
abuses in his own party in New
York State must also be admitted.
Now with decrepit body and weigh
ed down with the active labor OF
years that even to the strongest
must bring weakness and pain, and
require rest-but with mind as
keen and as brilliant as in his
prime, and so practical in his hab-
it's and nature as to be able to
Judge properly his condition, he
peremptorily declines the nomina-
ton for the presidency proffered
him by the Democratic party of
the country. His letter Of decli-
nation shows great mental strength
and wonderful power of express
sion, and the sadness thereof can
hardly be measured, and possibly
only understood by those ambi-
tious natures who fld themselves
by the sides.of yawning grave,
and the glittering honor, pursued
for life time, now within their
reach but without strength to
s-asp it.
1t is peculiarly touching in its
nature and almost similar to those
sounds which one hears around a
death-bed, in the last moment of
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BLAINE AND LOGAN.


Politicians are sure to differ as to
creed or theory Of principles, but
they, as well as the people, are uni
ted upon republican form of gov
eminent and will maintain it at all
hazard.
The various religious denominr
tons differ as to form and method
of worship, but all claim to be
Christians, labor to the same end
and are united in opposition to
infdelity.
Blaine and Logan are approved
citizens of the United States and
defenders of the faith, prosperity
and usefulness of our dearest in
situations. To question for a mo-
ment, their honor, integrity and
purity Of purpose, would be an
impeachment of public history and
a fraud upon truth. They are men
Of extraordinary ability, of match
less attainments and undoubted
courage. They have made their
impress as able, fearless and daunt-
less actorss in the greatest and
most important events of history,
and whatever their fate, they will
be known to posterity as the fore
most of the truly great men of
their day and generation.
1t is idle folly, to question either
the ability or reputation of these
gentlemen. It would be idiotic to
assert, that either are unfit to fill
the positions for which they have
been nominated. Since the days
of Henry Clay the country has not
produced so gigantic an intellect,
a better or more brilliant man than
James G. Blaine, or a safer, more
trustworthy representative and
legislator than he who never quit
fight or lost a battle, the citizen
soldier, John A. Logan.
The Republicans have chosen
wisely and well. Their nominees
are worthy of confidence, Of admi-
ration, of support, and will chal-
lenge comparison with the fore
most of living men within the wide
world of to- day. The Green
backers have not done half SO well.
The sovereign people await the
action of the Democratic National
Convention, to be held in July,
and then will come comparison,
discussion, followed by judgment,
q free election and a fair count in
November.
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Peter Negley, late assistant Uni
ted States Treasurer at Baltimore,
died suddenly at his residence in
Hagerstown last Saturday after
noon. A few minutes before his
death he returned from a visit to
the postoffice, and, taking chair,
sat down to read a newspaper, but
almost Immediately expired His
death is attributed to heart dis
ease. Mr.. Negley was in his six
ty-sixth year.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS. AT a
stated communication of Robert
White Lodge Of A. F. 8 A. M. held
on Monday night last, the following
officers were elected to serve for the
ensuing year: M. A. Snodgrass, w.
M; j. s. 'Trammell, S. w.; G. G..
Boon, J. W.; G. w. Feidt, Secretary,
II. N. DeStrick, Treasurer; P. A.
Rohrbaugh, s. D.; David Fitz, j. D.;
Rev. r. D. Roller, Chaplain, and
Thomas Kearns, Tyler.
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West Virginia's State Bank
Fails.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, June H.
The doors of the State Bank of
West Virginia, of this city, were
closed this morning. The liabili-
ties are $4,000. The assets are
reported to be $115;00O. The
principal losers are poor people
who had small sums deposited.
There are many ugly rumors afoat
about the institution. The sup
position is that the bank will pay
fifty per cent, but it is doubtful if
it pays over twenty-five per cent
The bank has been considered
weak for some time, but the citi-
zens continued to deposit with it.
The officials of the bank received
deposits yesterday up to 3 o'clock.
The depositors are anxious]y await
ing an investigation. The State
of West Virginia had $4,000 de-
posted in the bank. Excitement
runs high, and but little business
has been done here to-day. A
slight run was made on the Kama
VIVA Valley Bank when the doors
were opened at nine o'clock this
morning, but as every check was
promptly paid the run soon ceas-
ed. During the run on the Kama
wha Valley Bank many of the lar
gest business men made heavy de-
posits. The Kanawha Valley Bank
has over $150,000 in it's vaults,
and is solid.
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"KRANKs. EVERY individual is
said to be more or less cranky-but
for the subject in general, and full
calculation Of "kranks," in particu-
lar, attend Kemple's lecture in the
Court House, on next Saturday eve
ming, June 2lst. He will lecture on
"Kranks," and the Kurious Kusto-
mers with Killing Kussedness, for
the benefit of the Camden Light Ar
tillery.
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Thousands Say So.

Mr.. L. W. Atkins Girard, Kan,
writes: ~ never hesitate to recommend
your Electric Bitters to my customers,
they give CD tire satisfaction and are rapid
Sellers" Electric Bitters are the purest
and best medicine known and will posi-
lively cure Kidney and Liver complaints.
Purify the blood and regulate the bowels
No family can afford to be without them.
They will save hundreds of dollars in
DOCTORS bills every year. Sold at fifty
cents bottle by e. @. Williams & Bro.
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WITH the sale of the Cincinnati

WITH the sale of the Cincinnati
NeUs-Jocrndl to Mr.. John r. Nc
Lean, the Democrats of that city
are left without a paper acting in
their behalf. The Enquirer, al
though ostensibly Democratic
paper, is charged by the Dayton
Democrat with being most eff
cient ally of the Republicans.
The Ne,Us-Journal is not extinct,
however, but is now called the
Neacs-Jouapal-Sun, and will soon
drop the old names and be known
as the Sun.
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THE Richmond Dispatch says one
of the most attractive articles at the
Confederate Veterans Fair, in that
city, is magnificent Brewster bug
gy, presented by the Columbus Bug
gy Company and its employees. The
donation was made without solicita-
ton, and the ACT. reflects great credit
on both the company and its work
men. The work of this company is
sold throughout the country, giving
general satisfaction, and the we'll
known firm of Mason 81 Rice are the
agents at this place.
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KEMPLE's 'KRANKS. Col. Jake
Kemple will lecture in the Court
House on Saturday evening, June
2lst for the benefit of the Camden
Light Artillery. Subject: FRANKS,
and don't you forget it. Jake un-
derstands his subject and knows all
about them. Give the Artillery a
boom and laugh at Jake's jokes and
jolly humor. Some sense you'll find
there too, and We ken it.
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Mr.. COLTON's LECTUBE.-On
next Tuesday evening, 18th inst, at
Feller's Hall, for the benefit of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, Mr..
George Cotton, of Baltimore, will de-
liver one Of his interesting, enter
tanning and instructive lectures. He
will discuss various subjects and in
tersperse the same with incidents and
anecdotes of foreign travel. Do not
miss the opportunity.
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GREASE a plate with lard and set
it where ants congregate; place a few
bits Of wood so the ants can climb
on the plate easily; they will forsake
any food for lard. When the plate
is well covered with them, turn it
over a hot fire of Goals; they will
drop into the fire, and you can then
reset the plate for another catch. A
few repetitions will clean them out.
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AMONG the beautiful floral trib-
utes offered at the funeral of Mr..
Thos. M. Largent, was a broken
column from members Of Robert
White Lodge. It was the work of
Mr.. Joseph Imbach, florist composed
of white flowers, and was beautiful
both in design and construction.
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UPWARDS of three hundred tickets
were sold at this point yesterday to
excursionists accompanying the NJ.
G. Band to Mont Alto. A large
number Of persons were expected to
take the train along the line.
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Never say to an Objectionable
acquaintance, "come in and see
me some time" Some time means
any time, and he may come when
YOU least expect him. 1t is bet
ter to name some specific time;
then you can take the precaution
to be out when he calls.
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We must congratulate DR.. D. d.
Carter, of Woodstock, upon his fine
horse. Shenandoah. We had the
pleasure of seeing him while on his
return home from New York last
week. Mr.. Bedford exhibited to us
the handsome blue rosette which
was awarded this animal at the
National Horse Show Association
of America, held in New York city
last week. - Manchester Times.
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Mrs. j. w. ANDREWS, of Win
chester, was burned to death We'd
nesday of last week by coal
oil. She was preparing the evening
meal, and used coal oil. The can
exploded, throwing the oil all over
her. She fingered three hours, when
death came to her relief.
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RATIFICATION MEETING.--The
Republicans and all friends of Blaine
and Logan. will hold ratification
meeting in the Court house, on next
ThursdayIevening, commencing quar-
ter before s o'clock. All citizens are
invited.
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The MECHANICS BAND is hold
ing fair in Wysong Hall for the OBJ
ject of raising funds for the better
equipment of their organization.
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BASE BALL.-A match game Of
base ball was played last Saturday
morning between the Martinsburg
and Shepherdstown clubs, resulting
in victory for the Shepherdstown
boys by a score of q to II. The WIS.,
itors were very heavy batters, but
were out fielded at all points by the
home team. A return game will
probably be played soon. Register.
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The first ripe cherries we have
seen this season were presented to
us Thursday, by Mr.. Grant Pitzer.
They were very large, fine and de-
liciOus.
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THE BALTIMORE AMERICAN now
reaches this place on the early morn
ing train and is served to its readers
before breakfast. An enterprising
move with its publishers.
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THE Neaos, the Republican pa
per published in Wilmington,
Del, made a bolt after the Blaine
and Logan nomination, but has
since, under sober second thought,
fallen into line again, and will
support the Republican ticket.
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In 1876 Blaine was the choice
of the people, in 1880 he was also
the choice Of the people, in 1884
the people enforce their wishes.
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TAKE DR.. Fahrney's Health Re-
storer, best blood purefier. All
druggists sell it-$1.00.
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Shoulder Braces.

ENTLEMEN and Ladies' Braces.
W A full stock, cheapest to the best.
at BOWM ANS Drug Store.
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AToURNAMENT and picnic will be
held in Tabler's Woods, near Little
Georgetown, the Fourth Of July. :
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RIVER FRONT IMPROVEMENTS.
Major Haines' Report of Operation,
for June.


for June.
Major Peter @. Hams has made his report
TO the Chief OF Engineers OF the progress made
on the river front Improvements during the
month OF June.
The work Of removing rock from Georgetown
harbor proceeded rather slowly under the con.
tract " ilh the American Dredging Company.
The removal OF group 'tF" began on May 10.
and is still IN progress. Tho ireshet
venting operations for some days. Tho rock is
very hard and projecting points remaiu after
the,trtdge has gone over 1t, Adipper dredge
has been put 10 work removing small pieces OF
rock after blasting. The plant IL u good one
ana Is well worked. The two groups OF rock
now beipg removed will be completed during
July aud work commenced on group b.
The dredging Cf the channel aud deposit on
the flats Was retarded by the strong currents.
The dredgcd chgnuel below the bridge was
completed with the exception OF clearing Off q
few Jumps left py the dredges. There are now
only four dredges Mt work, one below and
three above the bridge. During June 90, ,l70
cubic yards Of material were removed from the
channel and deposited ON the flats,
Under favorable circumstances the contract
with Sanford Il Ross should be- completed in
sl2 weeks. The embankments have pr0gress-
ed rather slowly. The material below n depth
of elk feet is rather hard for tho light dredge.
The Potomac Red Sandstone Company de-
liverod 703 cubic yards OF stone for the slope
wall.
Il. G. somers Il Co. deposited 1GGOs cubic
yards of material on the entertainments, and
fiiy llneal feet at the embankment was paved.
During July operations VIII be continued on
all branches OF the work above the bridge.