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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-07-04


sSlA3sgt1A9Ese where her father had made
the bulk of his vast fortune became
her absolute property.
A heavy charge for a girl, and many
of her friends questioned the wisdom
of the will. But it had been under
stood that before that time she would
be the wife other cousin Victor, to
whom she had been betrothed almost
from her cradle.
And besides this, between her and
all care regarding the mills stood her
foreman, Stephen Walker, tie strong,
calm man whom the men both loved
and feared, and whose father had
been foreman there before him.
And though the marriage had been
delayed from time to time, and Victor
had spent most of the two years since
she reached her majority wandering
over Europe, she had never known
the responsibility of her position I'M
til this autumn day, when she sat
amid the rich surroundings of her
library, herself the fairest object there,
bending YEARLY over the long col
umns of figures that represented to
her the state of her business.
There was quick step in the hall,
and Stephen Walker entered-a tall,
rugged man with kindly brown eyes,
and smile that redeemed the plain
ness of his features, and with strength
and determination in every line ofhis
face
s'You are examining the accounts,
Miss vinton. l trust you find no
difficulty in understanding them ?"
"Oh, I dare say they are plain
enough" she replied with forced
laugh, "but L was always stupid about
figures. This is a heavy burden you
have thrown on my shoulders, Mr..
Walker-how heavy, I scarcely real
lied until 1 attempted to go over
these dreadful books
Stephen Walker grew very pale
and his voice sounded harsh and
strained as he said: II hope there
will be no trouble, Miss Vinton. I
suppose Victor will be home in the
spring, and I think Brown will be
quite capable of taking charge until
Them
81 dare say we will do very well,
and / cannot blame you for wishing
to go. I know you have talents that
are quite thrown away here. But
Stephen"-with little break in her
sweet proud voice, and extending her
hands to hint will miss you sadly
He took her hands in his, and bent
over them, with great sob in his
voice.
"Oh, Helen-don't you know? Can't
you understand ? 1t is not because
want to better myself that I must go,
but because to stay here, seeing you
every day, and knowing, as I do,
that you can never be mine, is mad
ness, for, oh, Nell, my queen, I love
you'll"
"Stop!' she said passionately, her
face white, and steely CLEAN in her
eyes that would have daunted a
weaker man.
"No; you must hear me. l never
meant to tell you this, but now you
must know why l desert the charge
your father left to me. I remember
the first day saw you, when your
father brought you down to the dusty
old mills--a tiny golden-haired fairy,
who seemed of finer clay than /, q
rough boy-and left you for whole
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-07-04

"Et tn Brute" as the young lady,
who had just carried off the honors from
a fashionable scool said, when her mis-
chievous beau swallowed the last spoon
full Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-07-04

Salvation Oil, is what you want. II
kills pain and cures the worst case OF
neuralgia, sore throat,
hoarseness, and headache. Take M
Just as good" Price twenty five
cents a bottle.
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Her Pride Subdued.
-:-(-o-)-:--

c|sixS97rlis3lSHEN Helen Vinton was
spXNKs twenty-one, the great mills
SSAYASa where her father had made
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-07-04

Hos attained standard Of excellence whic,
admits OF no superior.
1t contains every Improvements that inventive
genius, skill and money can produce.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
Dollar Weekly

rVN4E CHICAGO WEEKLY NEWS is now an s page, Ga
i column paper. 1t is the largest dollar weekly" in the
United States. Its eight broad. long pages present each week
a mass Of chocelv elected matter containing much to suit
each of the varying tastes of the family circle. First and
foremost. it gives ALI. THE NEWS. complete as to details yet
concise in form. Its MARKET REPORTS are unsurpassed for
completeness and rrlstworthiness. Special attention is given
to agricultural and home matters. Every issue contains SEW
ERI. COMPLETED STORIES and a regular instanment of an orig
inal story by some ellkn0wn English or American author,
exclusively secured for THE CHICAGO WEEKLY News. 1t is
an Independent paper. It recognizes the utility of political
it declines to regard any mere party as a fit subject for I'M
questioning alteration, It is not an organ, and therefore
escapes the temptation of condoning the questionable under
the pressure of partisan allegiance. 1t is unbiased IN its pre-
sentation of all political news. 1t soicts the patronage of
intelligent, thoughtful, honest people, who love country more
than party. In all departments it aims to present an enter
prising, impartial and entertaining family newspaper of the
very highest grade. Its size and character considered, it is
now, more than ever before, the cheapest weehay IN the United
States. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, postage included.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
Richer than CrOesus

eNow the only Cru$us that | envy is he who Is reading =
better book than this. PHILIP GILBERT HAMERToN.
You ought to sell ONE ID THOUSAND sets OF
the Rawlinson in six months, and will do SO if the reading public come
TO understand what you are doing for the intelligent masses ID >
GREGORY, Prest. Lake Forest University. Ill
"You do tantalize Inc so. Such an abundance of cheap, de-
lcious food. and no means to procure it. I can't stand it any longer.
/ have saved up $500, intending to buy clothes, but it must go.
Please send for it, - = Sc. BoYNToN, Calisoga, Cal.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Dir. Beyerinck, one of the most dis
tinguished naturaliscs in Holland, has
been Investigating the origiu Of the mas
ses Of gun collecting on tile limbs CT car-
tain kinds of trees, especially plum.
apricot, and others bearing stone fruits.
He finds that the emulation is due to a
disease produced by the presence of
parasitic fungi; and when healthy trees
are noculated with the gum thus pro-
duced, they speedily contract the dis
order, which is highly contagious. The
disease is disseminated by the drying of
the gum by oxidation, and its circulation
in tie wind, which thus watts the germs
for many rods, so that one diseased tree
may infect a whole plantation.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

The running speed OF express trains in
England has, if a member of the London
Statistical Society is to be believed,
been considerably overstated heretofore
by persons who ought to know. The
highest running speel is thai of express
trains ON the London and Northwestern,
bat Is only Il tritie in excess Of three
quarters OF a mile per minnte-or 4Gi
miles per hour. without allowance for
s.uppages. Two other British lines run
expresses of the rate of - miles an hour /;
and the increase of speed during the last
ten wears has averaged from three to five
miles in each hourly run.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

On. john Muter has made a careful
study Of samples from lots of green peas
winch had caused the serious diarrhea
and general l~nalaise described rs green
peas poisoning. He finds that the
s~ic5ness is caused by q poisonous fan
gold growth on the inner surface Of the
outer tunic of the seed and furnishes
two tests Of the presence of the parasitic
vegetation. First. when boiled in water,
such diseased peas have a pale green
color, intersrersel with yellow spots.
Secondly, when boiled in water contain
lug a little soda. they emit a very fra
grant perfume, and develop deep violet
brown marking of exceeding beauty.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

It appears from the testimony of ex-
perts that leprosY in California differs
from the ordinary type of elephantiasis
in the initial symptoms. Swelling of the
face and a spot under the eye are among
the first indications of the former while
the precursor of the latter is a fever Of
ephemeral duration accompanied by q
roseola like eruption
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

1t appears that the liability to sudden
death in fatty degeneration OF the heart
has been somewhat overstated. The
latest investigations furnish IS cases of
sudden collapse from syneope or rupture
out OF IS cases Of the disease. The pecu-
liar swoon to which such patients are
liable, and which is the precursor of
syneope, may he averted by regular
nutrient and stimulant regimen, com
biued with careful abstention from causes
OF exhaustion, according to the latest
authority on the subject; and thus
patients with heart disease may live Oh
to a good old age.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

An effort IS TO be made, it seems, to
oxterminate the condor, uniquely an
American bir,l, and believed to be the
highest flying, as weI As the largest of
the yuiture tribe. South American gov
efumeH.s have issued mandates at least
10 such effect, The condor lays its eggs
ON the surfaces Of rocks, 10, 900 feet above
the sea level, ana soars to an altitude at
least 1000 feet higher; descending in a
few seconds with a rapid swoop, from
the cold rarefiel air of the ETHEREAL
regions. to the hot, suliry level OF the
sea shore. The task OF destruction VIII
not he an easy with such habits as
these.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Don't fail to see our all wool Jerseys.
We don't sell any cotton mixtures. All
the desirable styles of cut and make. f.
b Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Prof. A H. Sayce has deciphered an
Assyrian tablet which gives an account
of a transit of Venus 1,G00 years B. G.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

\ study of the dry rot in the twigs of
fruit trees has disclosed the fact that 1t is
caused by a contagious and transmissible
disease, in which, as in the dry necrosis
Of leprosy in man, the cells of the af-
tected tissues suffer a degeneration into
minute bacteria, whose germs are after
wards disseminated by the rupture of the
cell membrane. One diseased tree is
capable of injecting a whole nursery ;
and old and young are alike liable to tire
rayages of the parasitic organism.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

We have been making additions to our
stock Of childrens suits. and have a gen
teel one at -. -, better at 800, and better
still at $50. Z. b. Humphreys Is Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

According to the latest results of the
finest instrumental tests, rs to the propa-
CATION of electricity, M electric signal
travels at the rate of IS, 900 miles per
second.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
THE NJ 0NIT0R
Scientific.

IT. Canada, one person in every IL
$50 is an inventor in South Carolina,
one in every 81, 49,.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
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RUSKIN'S WORKS, Finely Illustrated. Reduced from 500 to $500, for
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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

NJ Lamey, who has been studying
creiully some large drawings of the
p,auet Venus, has come to the conclusion
that the circular protuberance so often
noticed in the Southern hemisphere is
really Il volcano possessing the enormous
elevation Of at least 20 miles. He thinks
aIeh a Volcano is not Incompatible with
the volcanic nature OF the planet.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

42-inch bleached pillow case muslin at
Zoe, 46-incl at l2e. Seamless sheeting
muslin, p yards wide, either bleached or
unbleachtd, 25e, +. b. Humphreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Heavy felt paper for builders and put
ting under carpets. It don't cost much,
and is a great saving on the carpets. +. Is.
Humphrey & Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
THE MoNIToR, WoopsToWN, \.
EGGS O
EtsG TESTER.
2-2m. j.. II. PETERSON. Woodstown.
100000

fA0NO mn IN presents gtreR array. send
VIJIu ItIlu rs cents postage, and bylnail
WIuUIUUu YOU will get free II package OF
goods of large value, thai Will
start you in work that viii ri once bring YOU
in money faster than anything else i'm America.
All about the $200.O1l in presents with each boN
Agents wanted everywhere, of either sex, of
all ages, for all the time. or spare time only, to
work for us at their own homes Fortunes for
all workers absolutely assured. Don't de
hay. IL. HALLET n Co. Portland, Maine. Fly
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Tire black mt SO common in England
three hundred years ago has been, it is
believed by naturalists, completely ex-
terminated by the gray and dun species
ot later times. Specimens cannot be OBJ
tanned by offering %extravagant prices;
and residents IN old houses declare that
they have never seen such a thug as a
black rat, although they have heard
traditions of their existence.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

ChildreI,'s Solar Tip Shoes. No. 3 to fo4
for ST 90. Misses or boys No. II 70 2. at
s1.25, solid leather. no shoddy. Just the
thing for wear. The people are learning
that we give them better value than they
ret elsewhere. and our sales are far beyond
former seasons.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Hats and caps for men and boys: all
kinds. The only stock in town. at Hum
phrey's.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

WebroboSe to keep a shrk Of
aHMe suu7onS Proprietary Mcai-
zines that there is any denand
fer, and 70X, I0m time to time,
add to err stick all Snfh that may
be cuqn7,1I fer. Ne anncr a
price list, and ruu furnish any
horuuM articles IN this line
at ab0W Me same acreage Of prize
as behoao.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Remnants yard wide bleachod muslin I
cts. better at 8 and . cts. Pride of the
West bloached cambria l3 cts, L.angdon
bleached cambric II cts. These two makes
are the incest wearing goods a lady can
use. +. b. Humphreys X Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

SEE our - cent hip-gore corsets in white
and colorod. silk embroidered and silk
stitched, the incest goods for the money
we ever bad. +. b. Humphreys & Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
TIE ELZEvIR

literature within the reach of the poorest, and the printing and pap
are SO good that even the fastidious bibliopole would never think
disdaining 50 presentable a production" Toronto.
No nnENS 1c1rr NnoY
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

IIAMBrEG EDGfNGs.-Just received from
New York-away down under last years
priccs-no charge for showing. Come and
see. +. b. HumphreYs 4 Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Ladies grained button shoes at sl.50-
nice article, solid leather counters, no Slod-
dy. +. b. Humphreys 4 Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Corded Twill CaShmeres in all the desir-
able shades. made to self at 20 cts. but we
bought So that we can sell at l23 cts. per
yard. F.. Il. Humphreys x Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
Patented January 8, 1875
Re-issued June 5, 1877.
Patented April 2S, 1852.

ID IT 7 II
The LIGHTNING" FRUIT JARis now conceded
by the trade who have handled il, and by the
consumers who have used il, both in private
families and in fruit canning establishments
(the latter III large quantities., to be the most
perfect working jar ever placed on the market.
1t is an established fact, that any lady having
once used the .Lightning' JAR will Use no
other. Particular attention is called to the
high standard of quality that has been fixed
for this jar, and which will be maintained in
the future. F2iSm.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Matalasse figured dress goods in eight
desirable shades. 6 cts. a yard. f.. Il.
Humphreys u Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

If you have any need for Hamburg
cdgines. you will do yourself injustice if
& Go.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

Figured Canton Floor Mattings, good,
at 16c. better. at 20c.: extra, at Poe. All
new goods Just opened. f.. b. Hum
phreys & Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22
AGENTS EVERYWHERE.

Trunks and %vali>es. all sizes. all kinds.
qt Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1885-05-22

1900 Yards Conestoga w. fine brown
yard-w Idle sIirting muslin, soon b~leaelles
after washing a few times. Very desirable
weight. 6k cts. per yard, at +. d. Hum
phreys & 90.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10

On Taesday demonstrated the net that the peo.
PIE Of Tallahassee do nst want water works, Il
the CITY b 70 Be bonded to secure them; but II
docs not prove that Tallahassee b mot in need Of
protection against fire. nor that the people are
opposed to flre protection.
light vote was poled and the result 10 For
bonds AZ, against bonds 148 Some are in favor
OF an artesian well, some want an engine and
Others desire water works. As the advocates of
The latter plan cannot get what they want, the
proper thing for them TO do now il to 70 for the
next best plan for securing fire protection.
The vote last Tuesday was on q proposition
submitted by council to citizens That PROPOSE
ton didn't suit them, and they rejected it, as
they had right to do, and that's the end of that
matter.
We need fire protection, and ought to have il
as soon as possible. Now let the Council pro-
pose another plan which, if adopted, will secure
adequate protection, and secure it as quickly az
possible. If at first you don't succeed. try, try
again"
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10
Communicated
Dedicate Ii TO Mrs. Long.

Mrs. Ellen Call Long, our distinguished towns
woman, having accepted Governor Perrys APP
pontment as honorary delegate to the Forestry
Congress, which convenes at DeFunak Springs
on the 18th, has, with Characteristic resource,
added beautiful feature TO the ceremonies OF
Arbor Day, which occurs on the l7th under the
auspices of Mrs. Long aided by other Talahas-
see ladies. There will be planted on that day
Florida circle, each tree in the circle being
dedicated 10 some citizen Of Florida. Mrs.
Longs selection in this important connection
shows how well her efforts are appreciated in
her laudable endeavors 10 encourage the culture
MorW 4Nulticaulis. A fine specimen of this tree
should crown the Florida circle, dedicated to
Ellen Call Long, and let it inaugurate silk cul-
ture in Florida
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10

TALLAHASSEE. FLA, Nov. 80.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Nov. ~, 1855.
DEAR SIR: have the pleasure of informing
you that have this day associated myself with
Mr.. w. D. HART, and that my Furniture and
other business will in the future be conducted
under the name and style of GILMORE b HARrT
rendering sincere thanks to my many custom
ers and friends in the past, would solicit for the
new firm q continuance of the patronage 90 freely
and kindly bestowed upon me. assuring them
and the public that the new firm, with increased
facilities for doing business, will spare no effort
to please and make any business intercourse with
them mutually agreeable and profitable.
I would also take this opportunity to request
all those who may be indebted to me to make an
early settlement Of their accounts, a. / wish to
elose no nv old business as speedily as possible.
December 3-4t +. q. GILMORE.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10

Piles are frequently preceded by sense oil
weight in the back. loins and lower part Of the
abdomen, causing the patient to suppose he has
some affection OF the kidneys or neighboriug or
gans. At times symptoms Of indigestion are
present. fiatulency. uneasiness nj the stomach,
etc. A moisture, like pcrspiration, producing a
very disagreeabIe itching, AFTER getting warm,
is a common attendant Blind, Bleeding. and
Itching Piles yield al once to the application Of
DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts directly
upon the parts affected, absorbing tue Juniors
aliaying the intense itching, and effocting pei
manent cure. Price so cents. Address, The
Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co, Piqua, O. Sold by
Mr. Lively. Sly
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10

Now is the time TO secure GUUD barrel OF no
at a low price for the holidays. 33-tf
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10
Toys! TOys!!
A Fine Assortment of Toys, at
MYERS & GORMAN's

Flowers for the Forestry Congress.
Mrs. Ellen Call Long, Delegate to the Forestry
Congress, suggests that the floral tribute of a
complimentary design in cut flowers be presented
from Tallahassee or Leon county. 1t is hoped
that citizens of town and county will aid the
object, and enable purpose which will rebound
TO the credit of our Middle Florida country
Flowers may be sent to Colonel Wombwell, at
the Governors Office, or to Mrs. Long, at the R.
r. depot on the 18th instant.
Trees for planting will be forwarded from
River Junction by the P. and A. Railroad to De-
Funiak Springs.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-12-10

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. 5, 1885.
Postmaster Of Tallahassee
Will you please tell me if there is any one by
the name of Kane receiving mail at your office.
do not know the first name of the parties
They were relatives Of mine, went to Florida
before the war. My uncle was killed in the Con
federate army; my aunt was very wealthy and
settled in or near Tallahassee. l have been in
Europe for fifteen years, and now l am anxious
to know if there is family by the name OF
Kane" living there Please give me the
names of persons receiving mail by that name,
or let me know if no such parties receive mail
there now. You will confer a favor if you will
kindly oblige, and address,
ELLA MARSH,
Second and Monroe streets, Springfield, Ill