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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26
The "LOndon News, Says !:

An,1g the many specifies introduced to
he public Tor the care of dyspepsia, midi
gesfion, arrangements ~ various kinds and
a general 'nmily medicine, none have met
With -nch genuine appreciation ~ Hop Bit
,ers Introduced TO this country bat a
short time si1ce, 10 meet the. great demand
for pure, safe aud per ect lani medicine.
~ is ,he most popular mtidclns known It
Is famous by reason OF its inherent virtues
II does all that is claimed for IL. It dis
eharges its curative powers without any of
the evil effacts OF other bitters or medicine
being perfectly safe aud harmless for the
nost frail oman, smallest caiId and weak
IS invalid to use
Few sre the homes indeed wher the
1reat discovery has not been hailed as Il de
liverer and welcomed as lfienj 1t does
what oihsrs affect to do. Composed IT
simple materials, it IS marvel OF delicate
and success'u! combination Nothing is
wanting Every ingredient goes straight 10
the mark ut which IL IL aimed and ever
fails Pleasant to the palate, agreeable to
the stomach, and thoroughly effective as q
cure,i has won FOR itself the confidence of
all
flop Bittersare used in Six Of the large
London Hospitals and 10 similar Iualitu-
tons throlg hout the world, and are the
purssf and best medicines ever made
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26

The voLrAIc BELT Co., of Marshall,
Mich offer to send their celebrated ELEc.
Trio VoLTAiC BELT and other ELECTRO
APPLIANCES On trial for thirty days, to
I, en young or old )afilicted with nervou,
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lei free d27 ly
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WtgSaiI's wit.

On the collapse OF the rebellion,
ex-senator Wigfall fell in with par
ty Of Union soldiers in Texas. Be
ing vel! Disguised, be entered freely
into conversation with the soldiers
Of the guard, in the course Of which
he asked what would they do with
old Wigfall if they were TO catch
him.
1--WE would hang him certain"
was the reply.
"Serve him right" replied Wig
fall. "IfI were with you ] should
be pulling at the end of the rope
myself"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26

Every description of Plain and Col
ored Printing, done in the very BEST
STYLE of workmanship, and at prices
that defy competition, when weight
of paper and character Of work is ia
ken into consideration.
We make speciality of all kinds of
FANCY and coLoRED PRINTING. We have
chromatic press, which prints from
one to six colors at one impression
1.-The only press of the kind in this
end of the State
We have all the facilities of steam
power, fast presses, large fonts of
new types, borders, ETC., experienced
workmen, and with large stocks of
paper, bought from the manufacturers
always on hand, we can and do defy
all competition in jon PRINTING, both
as to the manner OF execution and
price. Call and get samples, and
when you ask for prices, name
weight and quality Of paper that you
wish. ' 'f 77
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Scalded Children.
IHarper's Bazaar. |


We often read of ca-es, and some of us
who are what Is called charity visitor, meet
with them in person, where little children
succeed in scalding themselves to death,
either by falling into tubs Of boiling water
or by pulling over yes els Of boiling water
upon themselves. We lately heard of a
child who drank from the nose of tea pot
of hot water, before it could be- hindered,
sustaining fearful injuries; and it
may be well for our readers to
know what to do if a similar case
should turn up in their own experience
Cod-liver oil and lime-water mixed in equal
parts is to be administered, a tea-spoonful
at time, to the scalded throat. once an
hour, given slowly, so that the healing mix
ture trickles down almost of itself. This
not only heals the injured part, but supports
the strength of the Guild, "a food will do,
an.h other nourishment can be taken. -
For external scalds and burns thlre is
nothing at once so cooling and curative as
the DIN tment of oxide of zinc; but as every
one does not have this in the house, it Is as
well to plunge the injured part in ice water
as to do anything else. whenever the plunge
Is practicable, and when it is not, to keep
cloths upon it wrung out OF ice water. This
excludes the air. at any rate. and allays the
pain. and allows the strength to rally, while
1t is within the reach Of every body. 142
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y here the Grass Was Taller,


From the Atlanta Constitution.
He had stopped at sosy-looking
cottage and rung the door oell, and
ssked the servant who answered for
something 10 eat. She stated that
abe would summon her mistress.
Tie latter soon appeared and found
the tramp grazing on the narrow
border Of grass which lined the tiow-
beds OF the front yard.
"Why, what are you doing" she
asked
I'm hungry, mum, for L amt had
Hutnin' 10 eat for three days.
''Poor fellow, you must be hungry.
Can l help your"
"Yes'm, You could, ifyou'd give
me something to eat. The grass is
mighty short down there
II viii help him. remarked the
sympa..ctic little wife to the SER
want, as each wiped tear from her
Dyes, aud, continuing, said:
"Jane. toke the poor fellow in the
back yard the grass is so much
taller there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26
Eessatmi,ie RANCHES.

The names of fifty-six women are
ON the registration list for the COM
ing election in New Bedford,
F'emaie teachers in Poland t0r.y
are paid the same salaries that the
male teachers of equal grade receive.
An Omaha woman kindly consent
cd to have her picture taken in a
group with her three divorced hus-
bands.
Chicago girls have commenced to
walk ON stills. This is the only way
they can keep from stepping on each
others feet.
An Easton exchange asks, "What
constitutes SWELL A boil for one
thing: but we don't suppose this is
The right answer
A chair OF matrimony is talked
Of at Yassar College," OF course it
VIII be q big rocking chair strong
enough to hold two.
A woman who had q bed quilt at
4 Kentucky county fair and failed
take . prize went home and stab
bed ner husband as consolation.
A young lady who had no time to
spare e aasing garments FOR the
poor had been engaged three weeks
embroidering q blanket for her poo
die dog.
An American girl wears big bou-
quet in her belt, while Hindoo
maiden wears big brass ring in her
nose. 1t amounts to the same thing.
Each has her nose gay.
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How to Stew Oysters
THE CATERER


Take twenty-five bearded oysters (fresh
one, are always better than salt, for they do
not shrivel In the cooking), strain them
from the liquor. and put them in bowl
and add to them teaspoonful Of lemon
Juice. Then put the liquor of the oysters,
together with the boards, into q saucepan,
adding a whole mace. four or five pepper
corns, q pinch Of cayenne pepper. very
little grated nutmeg and piece Of lemon
rind the size Of . snickeL"
Place the saucepan over the IRE; let the
liquor simmer very gently for fifteen min
utes; then strain It. and thicken It with .
easpoonful Of 6our, In which an ounce OF
butter has been smoothly rubbed Now add
gill Of cream, and stir the liquor over .
gentle fire until it becomes thick and
smooth. Then put in the oysters, and let
the pan remain only long enough Tor them
to become heated through. Do not allow
them to boil or they will shrivsl and become
tough. As soon - they are heated, have
ready some slices Of toast on hotdish, and
over these pour che oysesn. with ahsar
gravy, and ssrvs Immediately.
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Abuse OF the Muscles Of Baby Eyes.
fDr. +. S. Peck In Babylandl

II1I Il D IoCK N 08DyIRuuJ
The two muscles-a SGT for each eye--act
in perfect correlation, and enable the organ
10 an instant OF time to cover an infinite
range Of vision. No fine adjustment Of the
telescope, no system Of lenses and prisms,
can accomplish this feat in an instant Of
tina
The utmost caution Is therefore impera.
tively demanded Of every person to whou
y consigned tho care of the young child
from in ancy to perhaps the third year OF
kfe. 1t is during this time that damage to
the muscular apparatus Of the eye may be
done. TIE mother or nurse Is eager to have
haoy see every thing from the nur cry win
dow, or from carriage or car. How many
arei heads, Ianguid eyes, and disordered
tsmpers result from this mistakel
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26
These are solid Facts.

The best bloc purifier and system reVulat-
or ever placed within the reach of suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Ritters Ipsctiv-
Us Of the Liver, Billiousness, Jsundice.
onst'paiiou, Weak Kidneys, Or any disease
OF the urinary organs or whoever requires
an appetizer. tonic or mild stimulant, will
always End Electric Buffers the best and only
certain cure known They act surely and
quickly, every bottle guaranteed TO give Gu
tire satisfaction or money refunded Sold at
FIFTY cents . bottle BY n. G Williams & Fro.
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strict Cleanliness Every whore.

National Stockman and FarmerI
The health and we'll being of the farmers
family demand that strict cleanliness be OBJ
served in too home surrounding and about
she stables and yards. The foul exhalations
arising from decaying matter, whether
vegetable or animal. from stagnant water
and cess pool. fr N manure heaps and filthy
pig pens, may cause sickness and death in
ihe family circle. At least the risk is SO
great that no farmer who loves his family
can afford to take it So clean up every
thing and every where; clean out the cellar
drain, the stagnant water AMI cess pools.
and maui out the manure on the fields and
spr nkle fresh lime and carbolic acid in the
cellars and about the doorway, and where
ever any bad odors may be found.
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Nervous Debilitated Men.

You are allowed a free trial Of thirty days
Of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated voitaic
Belt with Electric Suspensory Appliances.
for the speedy relief aud permanent cure OF
Nervons Debility Ices Of Vitality ana Man
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q health vigor and manhood guaranteed
No risk is incurred Ilust afed pamphlet
wirh fuli Information terms. etc. mailed
RE hy aSdressipg Voltaic Belt @, Marshall
Mich d27-ly
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Fashion,s refining influence.

Fashion is often spoken OF as an unmiti-
gated curse to the world. On the contrary,
when properly understood. it is one of the
most poteat IL refining and civilzing in.
nHeDceS ia mon is an excellent servant but
q very bad mistress. In her proper capacity
she shows Us at our best, by helping US e.
apparel ourselves in that which is modest
suitable becoming and beautiful.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26
Trained Nurses.
chicago Tribune.I


The weakness OF the obis ctions recently
made to the employment OF trained nurses
at the G ok County hospital may be in.
ferred from the fact that the trained nurse
has now become prominent agent in the
treatment Of patients at st. Luke's hos
pital in this city, with the most satisfac-
tory results SO far, and that the plan OF OPP
GRAFTON l. substantially that adopted in the
county institution. 1t may be still better
understood from . statement Of the prin-
cipal features OF the system as In use by
both OF the no pitfalls named.
The nur Sc selected by the matron, and
taken on trial for one month. II her con-
duct during that time be satisfactory she IL
then accepted for two years. receiving as
wages 81 per month in addition to her
board. The @pay" Is supposed to be as
small sum as will enable the nurse to pro-
vide herself with the clothing necessary to
decency and personal comfort For this
she Is req ired to be on duty twelve
hours each day, including the time al
lowed for meal; and outside Of those hours
Of duty she is expected to attend lect-
ures by experts in the art Of caring for the
sick, and learn the theory of hygienic treat
ment, which is to be put in practice with
the patients She doe not receive instruc-
ton the object Of which i, to prepare for
practice as physician or surgeon. At tbs
end of two years service she is entitled to
receive q diploma, certifying to the fact of
such service and to her ability to nurse
skillfully the sick who may de ire her nid
The services OF these trained nurses have
been Of almost incalcua BILE value during the
three or four years that they have formed
part Of the attendance at the Cook
county hospital.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26

GusTAvE DoRE at times would
make as much as $4,000 by the work
Of a morning. During the score Of
years between 1850 and 1870 his
pictures brought him in close upon
II 100000.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-26

Detroit Free Press.l

The casual visitor of the south knows lit
tie of ths refinement and loneliness OF we'll
bred southern women. Like the I1aze-cov-
cred mountains OF North Carolina athe
land Of the sky,n you must study from ev-
cry point Of view before you can properly
appreciate them They must know who
you are before they unveiI themselv yes to
you. Taey do not overwhslm you with
their knowledge Of philosophy or abstruse
science, AMI especially do they shrink from
strong minded views Of things. But do not
infer from their gentleness that they lack
character. Deprived of tne luxury and ease
in which they were reared, they teach,
keep boarders, become miIliners, and even
descend to their own kitchen work with a
sweetness and dignity that admit Of no
sense of degradation and mark them every
where as the true-bred gentlefolk that they
were.
The maidens Of the south, as may be in
ferred from the above outline outline OF
their mothers, and more shielded from the
world than no rthern girls, and ere less in.
dependent. II yon see q bevy OF southern
schoolgirls boisterous ON the street or in
public car, something have never seem.
you may know that tney do not belong to
the first families. You may say that they
do not accomplish so much at their
studies, and all that; tut still the
fact remains that there Is much that is ad-
niirabe in their breeding and manners II
you hear southern LAZY speak you may
know whether she belongs to the first fami-
lies by her pronunciation OF tho little word
about" 1t can not be expressed by types.
nor is 1t easy for nortberners to master this
shibboleth of southern refine nent.
The north and south. as they become bet
ter acquainted. find much to admire in each
other. What is most needed in sons sweet
little sBntteroupD to "mix the o children
up" A stronger civilization will result
from the through fusion OF Puritan and
cavalier blood, as was the case in the fusion
of Saxon and Norman blood in England.
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MISS MoRRIs, IN Ohio bride; WAS
married the other day in a wedding
gown that has been in her family
since l74l. This its third use as
bridal raiment.
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BARGAINS
IN
BANKRUPT GOODS
BOOTS, SHOES. HATS AND CAPS.
GETTINGER & HOKE.

Having bought an en- ire stock of bank
rupt goods in
Boots and @hooa
Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, &c. at great sacri.
fee from Col II. K Douglas, Trustee, Hag-
erstown, Md. are now ready 20 give bar
gains such AS never have been offered here
These are good goods and must be sold at
ohce to make room for our regular
SPRING STOCK.
In the stock is new line of BURTS Cele.
brated spring and Summer Shoes for Gsnt's
regulrr prices "A 80 TO SIS, will be run off at
50 so to S4 per pair
Four or five dozen Il G BURT'S elegant
goods tor Ladies in Kid. Straight Cost, Kid
Foxed and Lasting Button, chiefly on neat
widths Regular prices, 81 SO to SIS so, will
be closed out at So to 81.
With large variety that can't be enum-
Grated
All these goods will be sold at great bar
gains for cash. Call early at
BOOT, SHOE b HAT HEADQU ARTERS,
a lS Q cen ST., Blended Building
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H,w 10 re lnow that Caesar had
al iiisa sweetheart He went t.
HnDe sud proposed to Bridget
g idsr 80
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vassar girls are hunting up their
gum chews for the winter.
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Bastles seem TO be sc ling larger
and larger.
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No les than 1901 young women are at
eollegs In this country.
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Give Up by the Doctors.

sis it poss BILE that Mr.. Godfrey is
up aud At work, and cured by 90 simple q
renedy7'
assure you il is true that he is entire
ly cured aud with nothing but Hop Bitters,
and only ten days ago bis doctor gave him
up and sain he must die, from Kidney and
Liver trouble / ~
W None genuine without a bunch of
green Hops on the white label Shun all
the vile poisonous stuff with Hop or
'.Hops' in their name
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CUMB. VAL. RAILROAD.
II + ME i A Il LIZ.
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FOB PRINTING
DONE AT TIE
Z*DEREN1ENT
STEa.M
JeS 4oeyxs.
NO. So QUEEN ST,
Opposite B. q o Express)
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IF. BOYD, Superintendent
w. A GARD, Agent, Nsrti nsnurg.
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Sold BY Druggists. or sent postpaid on re-
oeipt Of prios.-Dr, Humphreys. Book ON Dis
ease. richly bound IL Cloth and Gold, mailed
CO.. 400 Fulton S.. New York.
aple
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The names Of fifty-six women are
ON the registration list for the COM
ing election in New Bedford.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-05

Some one has estimated that the time
thrown away in this world in courting
the girl you want to marry, and who is
ready to marry you, would build all the
railroads and bridges and tunnels and
factories and public buildings. The
white race should take a lesson in this
from the colored people. The other
day likely young colored man stood
at gate at Birmingham, Ala. A likely
young colored woman came along with
a dog.
Hi, dar,' he called; but mebbe you
want to sell dat dog1'
mo sah.'
'Mebbe your name is Lucinda7'
Eyes sah.'
Il alters dote on dat name. Ise call
ed Gawge.'
Oats pleasin'.'
'I'se looking, you know7'
Yves
Got money saved up, an stiddy
job ahead. Shall speak to de ole man7'
He's in Orleans
Den I'll see de ole woman.
She's dead
well, den I'll ak you to be my wife
right now
'You'se foolin.'
Deed, no.
'Hain't got nobody elsea
Nobody, tall
Reckon we'll hitch?'
'Co'se we will-can't help it..
'Well, den, I'll say yes, an tonight
you come down to Mrs. Grumley's
kitchen an We'll sot de day on sorter
git acquainted.
Lucinda, i
Go long, Gawge! Use dun said yes,
an dat's nuff. Come airly.'
$50 long, 'Cinda!'
'By-by, Gawge!'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-05

A. A. Wheelock in New York Tribune.

I have been wondering to day what
ever became of that first piece of gold
found on the soil of California-wheth-
er James w. Marshall had to sell it for
bread. l was a Californian of those
early days and knew that nugget well.
In the organization of the Republican
party for the campaign of SO | was as
sociated with Leland Stanford, E. B.
Crocker, c. P. Huntingdon, Mark
Hopkins, Hill, Sargent, Colonel E. D.
Baker, Judge Tracy and others, and 1
published jim Coloma, the town where
Marshall discovered the gold, the only
Republican paper in the State, outside
ofSan Francisco, Tile Tine Republican.
Marshall's property had already been
seized by plunderers and he was off
prospecting. His partner in building
the mill, Peter Wiener, was with him
in the mill race eight years before where
the gold was found, and | have often
seen it at his house in Coloma-an almost
pure nugget, about three inches long by
an inch or so wide and averaging the
thickness of a silver dollar. 1t was
irregular in form, and slightly crooked
at the end. l have often heard Wiener
tell the story of the find. "When the
mill was done," he said "we found that
the water set back upon the wheel, and
Jim and l went down the race to see
where we could dig it away. Suddenly
Jim says pete what's that that shines
SO by the toe of your bootl' l told
him it was tin, probably. 'Pete, says
he, 'how did tin get down here1' Jim
came along and picked it up and scrap
ed it to see what it was. He says,
who knows but what that is goId7'
He took it to the house where my wife had
been boiling some lye for soap and we
put it right in the lye and boiled it al
most all day. 1t came out as bright as
guinea and We decided that it was
gold. We got pan and went into the
race, where l washed out some more
small Jumps while Jim lighted out for
Monterey to have his find tested.
The world knows the rest. California
has been incredibly ungrateful to the
three men to whom she owes everything
her wealth. her honor and her very
life. mean James w. Marshall, who
discovered gold, Colonel Sutton, her
first settler, and General John C FIRE.
mont, the Pathfinder, who by his bold
ness and a timely march on Monterey,
snatched California from the Mexicans.
agree with the Tribune that it is
burning reproach to California that with
her untold millions she has suffered
Marshall to die in want, and has appar-
emily never regarded her two other great
benefactors in any light than as strang
ers with any claim to recognition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-12-05
The Manner That Makes.
Boston Journal.

One of the most necessary equipments
for the man or woman is that of good
manners; it will get for its possessor
that which cannot be bought with gold,
with good family, or even with educa-
ton. Manners are the current coin Of
life in civilized countries. We must not
always sitt them to see if the quality be
satisfactory, and to see what motive
there may be at their foundation. Here
in New England, if one has really court
eous and gracious manners, some people
are suspicious that there may be some
interested motive or insincere fattery
lurking in its depths. We do not always
count the cost of some little compliment
tary gift and then reckon how much af-
fection, what degree of friendship
prompted the sender to bestow it on us.
Why not accept the pleasant, cheering
words of courtesy as one of the helpful,
human demonstrations of human fellow
ship, and be thankful and ask no ques-
tions? Let us realize that one may be
civil to us and yet not love US deeply.