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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

The stock is as large as that founa any
where, the variety OF goods ss grea', and
was selected especially to suit and please
the fancy of the citizens of the city and
vicinity. Everybody is invited to call.
~ All goods and work guaranteed
Cleaning and repairing neatly done. Cut.
ting speciality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

No MARKs.-Mr. T.. M. Casad,
editor of the Corydon, Iowa, Times,
writes that his little girl burned her
foot severely on stove. One appli-
cation OF st. Jacobs Oil, the great
paln-reliever, cured it completely,
leaving no marks BY two applica-
tloiis Oh ot. JACOBS Oil nc cured nlm-
SELF OF torturing pain in the side.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

Ely's Cream Balm has curel me Of
Catarrh OF several years standing.
| have recovered my sense of taste
and smell. The Balm has no equal
as a cure. Frank G. Ogden, Eliza
beth, Nj. [Apply with linger.I
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

CARES OF LIFE. A we COME
% Them they are received, borne
with, and passed over with no
more than thought, if we are in
the enioyment Of health, bu, il
suffering with Piles or skin disease
of any kind they magnify IA nun
died fold. f.. G Williams Jr. &
BIO, the Druggist. has DR.. Bp-an.
KOS Pile Remedy which il an alb
sp'ute cure for any affections OF
this kind and is sold at 80 cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
Ehe Blue ana the Gray.

Thursday, 18th of May next, has
been selected as the day on which a
number of officers of both the Con
federate and Union armies will visit
the battle fields of Fredericksburg,
Charlottesville and the Wilderness.
The object is to fix the points of i'm
portant movements Of both armies,
and a full attendance of representa-
tiyes of both is desired.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
r n

Apply by the finger into the nos
trils. 1t will be absorbed, effectually
cleansing the nasal passages OF catarrhal
virus, causing healthy secretions. 1t al
lays inflammation, protects the membra-
nal Innings of the head from additional
colds, completely heals the sores and re-
stores the seuse Of taste and smell Bene-
fclal results are realized by few appli-
cations.
A thorough treatment aciN Cure.
Unequaled for Cold in the Head, Head
ache and Deafness or any kind OF mucous
membranal irritations Send for circu-
lar Sold by all Wholesale and retail drug
gists. Price so cents 60 cents by mail,
registered. STAMPS received.
ELY BROTHERS,
agly Owego, N. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

A deserted oil well in Marion
county began to throw out oil in
considerable quantities last weeY,
which has caused considerable ex
element therea bouts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

Many young man has learned to
his sorrow that it is easier to pop the
question than to question the pop.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

John Starrett was arrested and
jailed at Grafton, for stealing a lady 3
yalise from the waiting room of the
Grafton house.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
What She Wanted.

= + Ohm | want SEWING MACHINE
Well, dear, what kind do you want SINGER
No. no we have too many singers now
How is the HOUSEHOLD
Household troubles enough
Take the ST. JOHN them
One John is enough for me, and I'm not fit to live
with Saint
Try the NOBLE
"A Noble will never do in Republic
The CROWN them
1T will do no better
The New HOME is good
4es but the old home is good enough if had q
good machine
The DOMESTIC, then; how's that 2
We have Domestic but she's better in the k;tcban
than at the needle.
rake the AMERICAN; you to favor Republic
An American will do very well until you under
take TO run him. the British tried that
You know there is pluck in a Yankee, and skill.
too. They make Machine up there. in Connecticut.
that runs Ball Balance like the Columbia bicycle
That must be the HARTFORD
That's it John; buy that and III do the SINGING
the DOMESTIC will attend to HOUSEHOLD duties and a
NOBLE CROWN will be worn by you when you become
SAINT, our OLD HOME will become new, and the virtues
of all will be united in the
Celebrated HsrtTord
Sold by DODD & DODD.
MART: URIC VA
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
ELY'S
CREAM s..
RALE|

has G aimed an
e n viable repu-
tation wherever
k II 0 W n. dis
placing all 9TH
er preparations.
An article of
undoubted mer-
it Is convent
ent and cleanly.
I t C q Il s es no
pain or sneeze.
Is NOT A LIQUID
OR SNUFF.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

Qen A WEEK in your own town
pOU Terms and SIS outfit free. Address
H. HALLErr b Co +, Portland, Maine.
ma6-ly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

EMS UNDERWEAR of the
VI best grades, very cheap at JOS.
EPH II. SHAFFER'S.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08
ARKANSAS VALLEYS SHoRN SHEEP.

The Arkansas Valley Wool Growers
association held its third annual sheep
shearing at Wichita, April 10. The
day was wintry, which initiated
against the shearing and a large
attendance. Thoroughbred Merino
sheep were represented by David Fox,
r.. Hoffman, r. n. Alexander and G.
c. Strong, of Wichita, and E. Cope
land & Son, of Douglas, Kansas. The
grade Merinos were represented by
ii. Oliver, of Wichita. The Cotswold
sheep-breeders had an unusually fine
lot of their breed, and were represent
ed by r. n. Alexander end w. II.
Ransom, of Wichita. Two Mexican
sheep, owned by David Fox. were also
clipped.
Sheep are in good condition, having
wintered well, although February and
March were rough on them. The
losses have been remarkably light.
Not many new fiocks are being started,
yet there seems to be no great anxiety
TO close out their fiocks, and but very
small per cent. of the lambs will be lost
The sheep men generally have suitable
and comfortable accommodations for
sheep, and the quality of the sheep in
the valley is above the average, and a
very general improvement of the focks
has been made. The sweepstakes ram
Uord Wool No. 50) at the last Kansas
State fair was shorn, and clipped
fleece of SO lbs. Is or. The fleece con-
tanned but little oil and will scour
heavily. Ii was the finest and most
dense fleece | ever saw, and was a
matter of comment and admiration by
all present. The fleece of Rip Van
Wrinkle No. 10 weighed SO lbs. He
had an almost unlimited surface COW
cred with wool, which was quite oily
aud waxy, and will not make as much
cleansed wool as the fleece of Lord
Wool.
The record of this public shearing
has never been surpassed in the West,
as far as heard from at present.-Cor.
Kansas Farmer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08
o. B. STOCKER.
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL PLAsrEnrNG,

All parties desiring work In my line will
cave ,ders at j. p Aliens Drug Store,
Ct Country Work Solicited.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08
OUR WHEAT AND CORN.


The quarterly report for the quarter
ending March S1st of the State board
OF agriculture has just been issued.
Under the head of winter wheat the
board says that, as compared with the
area of 1888, there has been an in
crease for the State of IA per cent,
making a.breadth of 1895, 900 acres.
Of this area, $1,000 acres are winter
Killed, or an unusually small loss from
this cause of but three per cent. the
larger proportion of which comes from
the southeastern counties. The con.
dition of the crop is still more prom.
Using than it was either in 1882 or in
1883. Even in the southeastern coun-
ties, where the largest per cent. of
damage was sustained from cold
weather and other unfavorable con-
ditions, the prospect for an average
crop is now encouraging. There were
TWO warm rains during the last half of
March which extended to all portions
of the State, and these have revived
the plant, and it is now growing rap
idly and vigorously. With ordinarily
favorable conditions from now on,
there is every probability that the
yield will exceed that of last year.
The condition in the western counties
is more promising Than it has ever
been before, and correspondents in
that section report farmers in high
spirits in view of the encouraging
prospects. Of the wheat crop of 1888
there yet remains in the counties in
which it was grown 5000, 900 bushels.
or 20 per cent. of the whole. A small
proportion of this win be shipped out
as prices become more satisfactory,
but the great bulk will be retained at
home until at least another crop has
been harvested. 1t is a custom that is
fast attaining popularity among Kan
sas farmers to retain a fair proportion
of the products of the farm until
another crop is either gathered or
assured. For seed and home consump-
ton up to August /. 1884, 26 per cent,
or 7,500,0 bushels, will be necessary,
leaving 81 100000 bushels surplus, of
which l7,120,00o bushels have been
shipped out of the State, and the bal
ance, 4, 2s0, 900 bushels, remains in the
farmers hands.
The proportion of last years crop of
corn still remaining in the counties in
which it was grown is SO per cent, or
81 ,OO0, 900 bushels. Nearly one-half of
this amount has passed out Of the
hands of the producer, and is awaiting
shipment in store at railway stations.
1t will move as soon as the market be-
comes more propitious. The short
crop of merchantable corn last year in
the United States should make the
sound corn of Kansas very desirable.
According to the report of the depart
ment of agriculture at Washington,
Kansas produced in 1883 more than
twice as much merchantable corn as
any other State in the union. Many
of our farmers have large per cent.
of their crop still on hand, and will re-
tain it until the crop of 1884 is assured.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08

The writer of "prize essay" in
the Rardl Near Yorker, says : "The
prolificacy of swine constitutes one of
their chief attractions to the breeders.
Ii well bred and amply fed, the profits
from the sale of prime young porkers
to the city butchers will be consider
able-often larger than if they had
been fed TO maturity. An ordinary
SOW should produce couple of filters
each year, and the disposal Of score
or more of good pigs would place no
small sum to her credit. Should large
litters of medium pigs be desired, the
crossing of a large common or York
shire SOW with fine Berkshire boar
will result in the pigs partaking of the
finer qualities of the boar, combined
with the greater hardness of the SOW"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08

In doing the work required on a
farm fast-walking horses are wanted,
and in order TO get such ii is necessary
to breed TO horse of considerable
ability i'm this line. The rapid-walk-
ing stallion is not at all predisposed
TO be lazy, but is spirited and high
strung. Fast-wslking draft horses
are the ones which bring the most
money in the city markets where time
70 roouev
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08

A great many farmers go to the
grocery or dry goods store and buy
goods on time, not even asking the
price, but leaving it to the honesty of
the dealer. These people find when
they 60 to settle up that the bill is
larger than they expected. Accounts
run up faster than we think, if we do
not keep track; we forget so many
little items that make a large sum in a
short time. call to mind an old far
mer who did not keep accounts. l
worked for him once, drawing logs
for man by the load neither kept
account of the number of loads drawn,
and the account is unsettled yet. /
think we should teach our boys and
girls, as soon as old enough, to keep
account of what is bought for them,
or let them attend TO the eggs and
poultry sold, and they will soon learn
TO keep accounts for themselves.-E1.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08

r- Customers this House Square Dealing Place
in when want Goods is this line
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08
70 R SALE.

$50 acres in sec 3l,twp. 2s, r. 2e, Gypsum twp.
loo acres In sec. p, twp. IS, r. 3w, Alton twp.
loo acres In sec Is, twp 2S, r. 70, Gypsum twdt
1850 acres in sec. D, twp. -, r. lw, Ohio twp
100 acres In see. 80, twp. 2s, r. iw. Erie twp.
Ali Of the above lands will be sold for cash, tor
on time at per cent interest on payment fone
third cash. A lazy man viii starre on any Of ihag.
An energetic man can invest the proceeds Of his
crops in U s.. 8 per cents in three years and live
"a spelD on the inte.est.
Harris q Harris.
Office same building with u. s. Land Onlee)
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08

Cross-bred animals mature earlier
and are better feeders than pure-bred
stock
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-05-08

Colorado will have 3,000,0 900 sheep
after the lambing season is passed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-12
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-12
Another Glance at the Platform.

The Democratic platform is clear,
strong and comprehensive statement Of
the position Of the Democratic party on
all the important questions at present be-
fore the country. 1t viii tend to draw
Democrats OF different shades Of opinion
closer together and encourage them TO
battle confidently for victory. The most
important feature Of it is, Of course,
that relating to the tariff. 1t was
feared that a tariff resolution
could not be framed that would
meet the approval Of both wings of the
party. This, however, has been done
without sacrificing the principle en-
bodied in a tariff for revenue for which
the great majority Of the party has always
contended. 1t is the purpose of the party
to cut down tariff taxation until 1t shau
only meet the necessities of the govern
ment economically administered; but IN
making reductions care will be
taken that the changes shall
not be so radical or sudden
as to disturb or damage any Of the great
industrial interests Of the country. A
proper appreciation is shown for the
wants and wishes Of American working
men. The promises made to them will be
carried out. While protesting solicitude
for the home IabOrer the importation Of
contract labor from Europe will not be en-
couraged. 1t is admitted that internal
taxes must be continued for a while
longer, but the position is wisely taken
that the fund arising from such taxes
81 hnnrTnrr
the burdens that were incurred by the
war. The clause relating to the money OF
the country has the true ring. The party
does not propose to encourage any green
back heresy. The proposition fayoring
closer commercial relations with South
America will meet with very general APP
proyal. The time is not far distant, per-
haps. when thenumerous republics to the
south of us viii be large customers for
our manufactured goods. Every oppOrtu-
nitv. therefore, ought to be improved
to increase our intercourse with them.
Buffers attack on civil service reform
met with no encouragement. On the con-
trary. it was condemned by the almost
unanimous voice Of the convention. 1t
was a Democrat who introduced the civil
service bill which finally became law,
and honest civil service is much more
likely 20 be fostered and cherished by the
Democratic than by the Republic
can party. The public lands ought
to be preserved for the people, and
the Democratic platform so declares.
The Republican platform declares the
same thing. but in the last quarter Of a
century the Republican party has given
away lands equal to an empire to great
corporations. Its declaration means
nothing. 1t has repeatedly refused % for
felt unearned land grants. The Demo-
cratic party undertook this work Of for
feiting land grants last session. The
party is opposed to distributing the sur-
plus among the States. 1t believes IN cut-
ting of the source Of the surplus. Irons
whatever point the platform is viewed il
viii generally be conceded that it is an
able production.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-12
PERSONAL

HENRY f. ABBEY has sold the Park Theatre,
in Boston, 10 Lolita, the actress.
HIRAM sIBLEY's additional gift Of SIS, 600 to
Cornell University has been accepted.
Mr.. TILDEN kept the run Of the proceedings
Of the Democratic Convention by means of q
private wire.
J.Q.A. WARD is at work on a model for a
bronze statue Of the late William 4, Dodge.
The statue is to be placed in one of the parks
in New York.
JUDGE MCKENNAN. Of the United States
Circuit Court, has fully recovered his health
and is now spending short vacation at
Washington, Pa.
"BELLE BOYD" who held commission in
the Confederate army under Stonewall Jack
son, is now the wife of Col. John 5. Hammond,
who lives in Dallas, Texas.
MRS. "STOSEw ALL JACKSON says. in a
Southern newspaper, that the young girl who
is now Iionized in London as the daughter Of
the late distinguished Confederate General, is
an imposter.
DR.. URIAH TERRILL. OF Virginia, is the old
est delegate in the present Democratic Con-
yention, His age is % years. and he attended
a national convention as long ago as 1874,
when be voted for Henry Clay.
NJ. SoHGLcHER. one Of the French Senators,
has given to the library Of the School Of Fine
Arts his superb collection CT engravings.
Among the 5000 examples some 1900 engray-
ers are represented. The collection, which is
valued at over $40, COO, will be arranged in a
special room at the school, and viii be known
as the SchGlcher collection.
Miss ALICE NEYMA viii make her debut in
grand opera in Paris in October. Another
american singer, Mrs. Rammelsburg, Of Gin
cinnati. will make her first appearance under
the stage name Of Nine. Month. She Is said TO
be very handsome, and possesses very pow
erful voice. The voice of Miss Neyma is a
delicate. flexible, light soprano.
THACKERAY's grandfather was grandson Of
DIR. Thomas Thackeray, Master Of Harrow,
who had nineteen children. The size OF the
years passed on, from keeping the run Of
their relatives, and the novelist was amazed
and discounted to discover that, in ridieuling
the Public Orator of Cambridge University,
he had been abusing his own near kinsmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-12

ges,ed. Then she tainted dead away, and
when she had unswooued the bHz had finished
its evening stroll and gone home
* Austin youth. whose income is not quite
AZ Extensive As VauderbiiEs. got large ink
sn0t on his coat. He asked = friend how the
stain could be removed. on c5n go I
chemical preparation for p cents just soak
the suot with II and il VIII come out II
guess had better soak the whole coat. can
get 81 BY soaking the coat-''-Tesas S.ftfngs.
A YoUSe LAWYER talked four hours 70 an
Indiana jury, who felt like lYnchlng him. Ills
opponent. grizzled old professional. arose,
booked sweetlv at the Judge. and ssld: p" I our
Honor. / viii folIeW the example Of my young
friend who has just finished and submit the
case without argument Then ne sat down.
and the silence was large and oppressive
Boston Globe
THERE is a club Of pretty girls in Boston
who have sworn never TO wear eye glasses OF
guectarles before they are married u APP
pears that the average Boston girl reads an1
studies 90 much that very many 81 Inc Gear
creatures are near-sighted. Glasses nave,
therefore. been greatly in vogue, but glrl
with glasses is almost unkissable. Therefore
the society aforementioned.
MRS. MINKs-.swomen's suffrage, indeed!
There won't be anything OF the kind II can
help ltp' Miss Finks-"But why not. just
think. with slight change in the law. women
could run for any ofhre!" Mrs. Mlnks--EN-
acflv, ard that is why / oppose IT, Miss
Fjnks-s.WelI. / do declare - Mrs. Minks-
s.Yes; 1 don't care TO have lot Of sweet girl
candidates buttOnhOling my husband every
time he goes out. He is vain enough, now. -
PHILADELPHIA Call
s.WHERE are you going, my sweet, pretty
maids"
ssFor ice-cream and Strawberries, SIR she
said,
ices so cool. berries so red
Wouldn't you like to go with mes" she said
.'what is your fortune, my sweet, pretty
maid?-
1.-TWO silver dimes and nickel" she said.
nickel for shrub, dimes for sweet
bread
Now you must pay for the rest OF the spread.
Darlington Free Press.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-12
JUDGE GREsHANps AMBITION.
He Wishes to Try for Senator Voor-
hees' Seat Before he Turns to the
Ranch

He Wishes to Try for Senator voor-
hees' Seat Before he Turns to the
Bench.
1t is understood, says a Washington
special, that the President is not alto
gether pleased with Postmaster General
Gresham's determination to remain in the
Cabinet until after the election, instead of
accepting the Circuit Judgeship made
vacant by the resignation of Judge
DrummOnd. The resignation was with
held for some time, it is said, in order
to give the Postmaster General the OPP
portunity which he desired of obtain
ing the second place upon the ticket
with Mr.. Arthur, as well as to take
the chances of being made the successful
dark horse for the Presidential nomina-
ton itself. The resignation was rendered
at last with the understanding among the
members of the bar in Indiana and Illi-
nois that the vacancy upon the bench
should be filled by Gresham's nomination
before the adjournment of Congress- 1t
seems that the Postmaster General pre-
fers political career to a seat upon the
bench, and that before accepting the lat
ter he wishes to make an effort for the
Senator's seat now held bv Mr.. Voorhees,,
whose term expires on March 3 next. If
successful in this he will not want to be
Circuit Judge.
This action of Judge Gresham is not
regarded with favor BY Mr.. Frank Hat
ton, who expected to be Postmaster
General, as a reward for his efforts at
Chicago in behalf Of Arthur's nominal
tion. Members of the bar who have
cases pending in the United States Courts
of the Seventh Circuit have. it is said,
written to their Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress urging the importance
of filling the vacancy as soon as possible,
and the President is said to have yielded
very reluctantly to the request of Judge
Gresham's friends that it should be kept
open until the next season.