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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
south OpeGuon.

Quite a sensation occurred at
Three Runs on last Sunday, Just at
ter preaching, when it was announc
ed that there would be married at
the residence of Mr.. Charles May, by
Rev. J. Brnner, Mr. John May to
Miss Eliza Wilson, all of Berkeley
county. 'ssa
The prospects we're never better
for cold winter than at present,
when we look at the matrimonial
market and find recorded by Rev. j.
Bruner, Mr., John Stump, aged So.
to Miss Margaret Sencindiver, aged
70, all of Berkeley county.
We We're certainly very sorry to
see that friend 'Dash" is so far be
hind time. Why Cleveland has been
elected long, long ago, not Blaine
ahead. How ish dot for high nowl
The corn crop is nearly all gather
ed in this section, and is very fair
average.
There is no use for any one to be
behind time now, when they can get
fine watch and the INDEPENDENT,
(Which is the best and most reliable
county paper ever published in this
county,, at such low price.
Some of our nelghbors went to
Martinsburg last Friday night to at
tend the torchlght procession, but
they returned with black eyes and
other bruises.
The torchlight procession at Smith
field, on last Friday night, was a
grand success. Everything passed
off quietly and in order. Not a sin
gle disturbance OF any kind took
place.
The porkers are beginning 10
squeal, and many very fine ones are
being slaughtered.
John Roberts has been confined
to his room for some time with ma
larial fever, but we hope soon to see
him out again.
Some farmers are getting very un
easy about the wheat crop, but we
will give more particulars next July.
The wheat is all coming up, but it is
very short. LITTLE SHAVER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
The Life Endowment Fund.

The Association accumulateS fund
called The Life Endowment Fund from
which to pay certificates maturing durin@
the life of the insured, by reserving 80
cents per each $500 of insurance ON each
mortality assessment. In illustration of
this we will say that each 1000 members
insured for $500 each will contribute at
each mortality assessment the sum of $500
to The Life Endowment Fund, besides
paying the clam OF 500 against the Asso-
citation caused by the death of one Of its
members.
1t is plainly to be seen that by this meth
| cd an Increase of members and a proper
3tonate increase Of insurance viii not
|change this calculation; and that an in
.crease of members above 1000 will not add
. to the cost of insurance to single men,
Der, or lessen the ability Of the Association
' TO meet its increased obligations. Our
calculations are based on the sworn re-
orts of the insurance business during the
st fifty years, and with on average eXpe-
nee of deaths and forfetures the Assoc
ion will be abundantly able TO pay all
claims maturing by limitation of time.
e expect to realize an experience that
average with that Of other companies
lg a similarly correct business. In the
mt ola variation sufficient to exhaust
Endowment Fund, the Association re-
ives the privilege to levy an assessment
pay the matured claim, each member
eng assessed but once and the amount
OF to exceed his mortality assessment.
1t is confidently expected that no such
assessment will be necessary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
Thank giving Proclamation
STATE or WEST VIRGINIA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARrMENT.S

10 the Citizens Of the State, greeting:
The aulumnal season, rich III the bless
ings which n wise and benevolent God has
bestowed upon His people, brings near the
harry, ST festival sacred to the worshi and
alteration OF the divine Creator.
liz infinite mercy has kept afar the pes
thence which has dealt suffering and
death to other lands,nnd though food and
drouth have pa sed DER the State, lie has
alleviated distress and united our citizens
by deeds OF charity and kindly love.
Rapid progress and increased wealth
have blessed the State In the seasons past,
and the future gives bright promise II an
era oil national r0sperity and happiness.
In commemoration Of these many bies8~.
ings and In compliance with an old and
hallowed custom, appoint Thursday.
the 9th day Of November, 1884 n day Of
Thanksgiving and praise.
Consecrating the day to holy purposes,
let the people assemble In the places OF
worship undnround the fires des Of their
homes and kidding afresll at those pure
affairs, devotion to their country, let them
invoke through deeds Of benevolence and
tender charity to the solitary and poor, the
continuance Of the divine favor in tho cons
ing year.
il Inst MoNy WHEREor, have hercunto
SGT my nahd ~ the city Or WhcciIngyIhis
eight day Of November, in the year or
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and eighty four; and Of the State the
twenty-frst.
BY the Governor, j. Il. j ACkSON.
VIM w. JACKSON, Private Secretary.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22

| He COMEDIES CLEvELAND's ELECTION
AND REJoicEs IN HoosIER FASHION.
The Jasper Ind.) Times of Fri
day contains the following editorial:
After twenty-four years Of weary
waiting and watching and praying,
victory comes at last. Let M. there
| fore. rejoice and make merry for
the day of our deliverance has
come.
Let the foods clap their hands
and the hills rejoice.
Sing, Shout, yell, whoop, hurrah!
Gloria in excelsis.
Bring out the fatted calf; let us
eat, drink and be merry. Johnny
fill up the bowl and we'll all drink,
shout and sing as we go marching
around.
Roll the drum, toot the horn,
blow loud blast on the bugle and
awaken the screaming fife.
Sound the loud bazoo, jangle the
merry zingaroes, and thrill the sweet
tintinabulations of the hugag.
Sound the lutte and harp, the psal-
terry and the flute.
Ring out, We merry bells; ring out
the old, ring in the new; ring, ring,
ring.
Sing, Jasper, sing, and let all the
people shout and sing.
Let the bonhres glare, the trum-
pet blare; paint the outer walls and
the highway sanguinary hue.
Let the daughters Of Dubois
dance and sing.
From Greenland's icy mountains
to Patoka's verdant strand let songs
of triumph rise.
Rejoice and kick up your heels,
we burghers; and you, We yeomen,
yell Sing unto the Lord a new
song; sing, sing, sing
Arise, git there, Eli, and you,
Jehosaphat, skip.
Behold, now the Lord hath spo-
ken good concerning Democracy;
thanks be to Him who hath gotten
us the victory.
We're git'n out de Wilderness,
der's no mo- ribbers for to cross.
Play loud alarm on the tum-tum,
and awaken the dulcet notes Of the
rub-a-dub.
Sound the loud timbrel; play skill
fully upon the harp of thousand
stings.
Oh, come, let us ratify, jollify,
! glorify, celebrate, jubilate.
Leap for joy, We old men, and
you We kids, skedaddle.
Gloria in excelsis! Laudate Dom
mum. Venito exultamus.
The year of jubilee has come; re-
tnrn We hungry pilgrims home; a
royal fegst is spread.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22

The danger OF incidental harm to the
community, or to certain classes OF people,.
from the increased use OF machinery, the
extension Of public works, etc, IL greatly
diminished when those who make the laws,
and especially those whose duty tits to in.
terpret them, recognize that law is pros
gressiye science that 1t is means, not an
end; that when state Of things arise for
which there is no precedent, a new prcce-
dent must be made. How the most eniight-
ened jurist hold this principle constantly
in view, and how the common as well as
the statute law is thus made to keep pace
with the general advance of civilization,
is admirably set forth in the leadi criticize
in the North Americen ReUie,c fol- ID Gem
Der, "Labor aud Capital before The Law ."by
Judge r. NJ. Cooley, OF Michigan. To the
same number, William X. Ackerman cons
tributes some suggestive Notes on Rail-
way Management" DIR. Schliemann tells
what he foHnd in his excavations Of the
ruins Of Tiryns, in Southern Greece. and
Principal Sharp supplements his scholars
ly article on Friendship in Ancient Poe
try with one on 'sFriendship in English
Poetry" The other aaticles in the number
are. .sThe British House OF Lords,v by
George Ticknor Curtis, and irresponsible
ityfor State Roguery,' by John r. Hume.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
A Few Reasons
WHY you SHOULD PLACE YOUR INSUR
ANCE IN THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSO-
CITATION OF WEST VIRGINIA.

/. Because it gives to policy-holdcrs adj
vantages that cannot be realized elsewhere.
In proof of this we need only ask careful
study of this circular as compared with
the plans of other companies.
2. Because Endowment Insurance gives
the same protection in the event of death
as that given by the Ordinary Life, with
the additional advantage to the insured OF
realizing the return of his money with pro-
fit, at time of life when the original cause
for insuring may cease TO exist. This is a
wise precaufiot against the asing
burdens of future yedrs.
3. Because it retires its policy holders
at the expiration of fifteen years, and from
that time on renews its membership year.
Nv. This method relieves the Association
of its oldest members-those most liable to
mortality which cannot be increased as
the company grows older.
4. Because, that through the careful
ness ofits business in the selection ofrisks,
and the fact that the majority of its men,
bers are young people, it will have lower
death rate than other companies-conse-
quently cheaper insurance.
5. Because if you should survive the
first ten years of your term of insurance,
on may re-insure and thereafter in peri.
eds OF five years draw sum of money
equal to half the face value of your policy,
besides being protected to the full amount
thereof in the event of your death.
8. Because you cannot invest your mon
ey in the small amounts paid from time to
time in keeping in force your policy so as to
realize the same profit and it were possible
for you to do so, the risk and trouble would
be yours without the advantages of an in
surance, besides the small drain upon your
purse in keeping up membership dues will
not initiate against your success in other
lines of business. At most it will require
buta little greater industry and little
more economy to enable you to obtain the
great benefits of membership in this Com
pany.
Honestly believing that we have the best
system Of life insurance now in use, the
Association earnestly requests you to be.
come a member at once. Nothing can be
gained by waiting, while all may be lost.
Health and life are uncertain. The golden
opportunity is hereby offered you TO make
wise provision for the future.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22

The Christmas issue OF HARpER's
MAGAZINE had for its opening article
last year charming paper ON Chris
mas by George William Curtis: this
year, instead OF the editor of the easy
chair, it is the editor of the drawer,
Charles Dudley Warner, who has the
place of honor, though Mr.. Curtis
gives in his own department another
pleasant study of Christmas. Mr.. War
ner's paper is on "Chrismas Past, y
and deals with the customs Of the old
en- time, especially in ''merrie England.
"with his usual play OF hum0r.
Speaking of the supposs d virtue OF eat
ing mince- pie at Christmas-tide, Mr..
Warner says: "Tben we have certain
test of the piety of the Pilgrims to
New England, for they and their des-
cendents did not hesitate 70 eat mince-
pie any day in the year they could get
it, and had so much grace that they
could take it with impunity for break
fast on a summer morning" In con-
GLIDING his paper, he says with fervor:
II believe that every year 1T Christmas
time the windows Of heaven open wi
der than ever before, and more men
and women hear the song" The paper
written by an American, obtains an
international character by illustrations
as well as subject, the artists being
Messrs. B0ugh on, who is both Amer
lean and English, Paget. Weguslins
Green, and Barnarn, the latter three
having important full-page pictures.
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Too Much Cut-up to Pray.
From the Chicago Inte-Ocean.


"There were good many men felt
that life was not worth living on
Tuesday night" said an observing
West Ender. "Coing home that night
on the 2 o'clock car I struck as dis
NAL a crowd as / ever met. We all
sat looking down our noses, and not
a word was said until we got beyond
Halsted street. Then some discon-
solate Blaine man asked, "Is there
any one here who can repeat the
Lords prayer?" Every eye turned
toward DR.. Kittredge, who was hud-
died up in a corner. The Doctor
shook his head. He was too much
cut-up to say word or to smile"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
Our Loan System.

The Life Endowment Fund is held to the
dit of surviving members, to be applied
ayment of policies maturing by limita-
n OF time.
said fund is invested by loan to policy
lers, in amounts not to exceed one-half
face value of policy, and to he ade-
itely secured by first lien on real estate.
ans returnabe after six months, or re-
we'd by prepayment of interest at the
of 3 per cent. per semi-annum and
|. pit until maturity ofpolicy.
By this method said Endowment Fund is
decreased more than one-half, and made
Perfectly secure. 1t also gives to the bor-
|ower the opportunity to earn the amount
Il his loan by keeping in force his policy.
is plan is founded on correct business
lcipies, and makes investments i'm this
pciation secure and profitable.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
Additional Features.

The Association advances to the family
Of deceased member, from $50 to 500 for
funeral expenses, il requested to do So
within 30 days after satisfactory proofs Of
death are furnished to the Home Office;
thus providing the means at IA time when
most needed to defray necessary expenses.
A Local Board Of Trustees, composed
of not less than ten leading citizens of a
county, may be formed, who shall act as
advisory counsel in the settlement Of
claims by the death Of members, and to
whose treasurer may be paid the future
dues and assessments,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
Our Endowment Plan Of
Insurance.

To write certificates of membership that
will entitle the assured to full benefits dur
ing life as follows. One-haif thereof to be
paid within GO days after 10 years from
date of issue, and the remaining one-hali
within 81 days after Is years from date OF
issue; provided, however, that should the
insured die before the certificate natures
by limitation OF time, it will he paid by as
sessment on surviving members, within 81
days after proofs of death shall have been
received and accepted at the home office.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
The Objects of this Asso.
citation.

|. To secure an indemnity upon an
equitable basis to the families of deceased
members, the same to be obtained at the
lowest possible cost consistent with per-
feet security.
2. 70 enable its members TO participate
in the benefits of an Endowment Fund and
thereby make provision for themselves and
dependent ones Al a time of life when most
needed. To this fund is given the benefits
arising from f)rfeitures, and the accumu-
latiOns of interest
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
Not Speculative.

Certificates of membership will be issued
aud transfers recognized in favor of bene-
ficiuries who have an insurable interest in
the life of the assured.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22
Business Transactions.

All financial and general business mat
tiers of the Association, including drafts,
checks, postal orders, ETC., should be adj
dressed to
s. l.. DODD, Sec'y.
All applications for agencies, and for
medical examiners, terms to agents,
agents outfit, aud information on all mat
tiers pertaining to agents work, should be
addressed to
r. ii. WHITLOCK, Gen. Ag't.
Martinsburg. w. Va.
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Its Superior Advantages.

The insured is enabled to provide imme-
diately definite sum of money, at a small
cost, to be paid at his death to those de-
pending upon him for protection, and, at
the same time participates in the benefits
of an Endowment, to the full amount ofhis
certificate, to be realized by himself, if he
survives the term of his insurance, at II
time OF life when most needed. In either
event the amount received will be greatly
in excess of amount expended.
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Life Plan.

the benefits Of The Life Endowment Fund,
may be admitted TO membership by pay
ment OF regular admission fee, but will be
charged on each $500 OF their insurance so
cents less ON all semi-annual dues and
mortality assessments.
Their rOlicipS will mature only at dpafh
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22

Patti, it is said. guards herself care
fully against cold. She evidently does
not believe in free concerts, but does
believe in the free use Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, as it has cured her sever
al times.
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Membership.

All applicants fer membership must be
ofsound mind and body, residing in healthy
sections Of the United states.
Each member will be required to pass
medical examination, which must be ap-
proved by the Medical Director at the
Home Office
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"Mules! Mulesi Kentucky Mules ~
Better cure your mules Of distemper'
before you talk about selling them.
Give the whole drove Days Horse and
Cattle Powder. Price rs cents per pack
age OF one pound, full weight.
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The first semi-annual premium must be
paid in six months from date of policy.
Mortality Assessments.

The basis of the assessment for each
member participant in the benefits OF The
Life Endowment Fund, according to the
age taken from his nearest birthday at the
time Of his admission to membership. on
each $500 OF his certi6cate shall be as
follows:
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THE EQUITABLE
Life Association
OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Principal fredericksburg.
OFFICERS.
MARr1NsBuRG. W. VA

II lFssfFNItN. " ' NJ
70 Whom IL May Concern:
| hereby certify that the IRRITABLE
LIFE ASSOCIATION OF ". Va, is legally
authorized TODD business as a Cooperative
Life insurance Company, and that its char
ter is recorded in this office according to
the laws of this State.
c. w. DOLL, Clerk.
County Court Berk ley Co. ". Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22

Mr.. Peter Stallman, Bennington
Township, Iowa, having suffered with
rheumatism was induced to try st.
Jacobs Oil, the marvellous pain -reliever,
and was entirely cured by It's use.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-11-22

On each $500 Of his certificate member
ill be required to pay semi-annual pre-
kium of S1.2J.
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Admission Fee.

Applicants for certificates Of member
pip will be required to pay an admission
ke as follows:
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semi-AnnuaI Premiums.

Medical Examiners fee to be paid by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-02
AN AmiabIe wouId-Be Husband.

Naive my doubts about Mr.. Gay
fellow, my dear, and wish you had not
said yes before consulting me"
DAUGHTER" Why, what's the matter
with him?"
"He has no trade, business or Profes-
sion that I can discover, and has Ger
tainly no expect ations, as his relatives
are all poor"
''But, ma. just think what good hus-
band he will make. There won't be
quarrel from one years end to the
other"
"You think so now. no doubt"
"Ohl but, ma. am sure Of it. He IS
so amiable."
Perhaps his amiability has not been
All! but it has. You know how
most men hate parents-in-law?"
eyes"
"WeIl. he said he would not object at
all to living with you and pa."-LN. T.
Telegram.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-02
Nancy was His Choice.

Daniel S. Dickinson, when in the Sen
ate, was requested by the Postmaster
General to call at the department, and
give an opinion on the relative claims of
several applicants for appointment as
postmaster of an office near his home
residence. The request was promptly
complied with, and the documents were
duly inspected, not without some per-
plexity on the mind of the Senator; for
two of his personal and political friends,
both highly respectable and competent
men, were, as appeared from the papers,
about meek and neck" in the race for
Office, so far as influential signatures on
either side could make them so. But
suddenly light dawned upon the Sena-
tor. A neatly written note in a lady's
handwriting came to view, applying for
the Office in her own behalf and giving
but single name as reference, and that
the name of the honorable Senator him
self. He had known her deceased hus-
band intimately and most faVorably for
many years, and was no stranger to the
young widow herself. After a moments
reflection, he carefully returned the
delicate missive to its place, and made
the following laconic Endorsement upon
the papers; Il go for Nancy" Nancy
was of course appointed, and faithfully
served the public in the capacity of post
mistress. : Ben. Perley PoOre.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-02
The Crescent.

Mr.. Arthur Brown, who has just re-
turned from visit to the mine, states
that everything is working in good or
der, and that the concentrating mill.
which. has been doing some expert
mental running for the past few days,
promises to fulfill all expectations. The
tramway is working finely. Mr.. Brown
says that despite the vast quantities
of ore which have been taken out
of the Crescent siuce his last visit,
the property really looks better than
ever, so many new ore bodies have been
opened up in the working. The Mich
igan stockholders are in the city, in
readiness for the annual meeting which
cOnvenes tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. A meeting of the directors was
held last evening, at which Mr.. Ferry
presided. No business of any import
ance was transacted, the only proceed
ing being to inspect the report prelim-
mary to presenting it to the stock
holders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-02
The Emma,

not the English Emma, but the Wood
River property, owned by Col. Shaugh-
messy and Mr.. A. lessen, will not make
any active shipments this winter but all
operations will be conducted with a
view to putting the mine into the best
possible shape for production next
year. A mill viii be erected on the pro
Ptfty next spring with sufficient num-
81 OF stamps to crush twenty tons of
y. ~ per day. The average assay at pre-
s ~ Is IO0 ounces of silver, and slight
moving in gold.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-11-02
The Queen.

?. Conklin states that advices from
. hine and mill indicate no diminu-
the output of first-class ore and
trates. Forty men are employed
the superintendency of Captain
and about fourteen tons per day
1T to this market. No recent sales
? Ock are recorded.