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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Town LIFE. We think it far more
pleasant to live in country town than
in city. TIE atmosphere is more con-
genial, nature more beautiful and life
more real. In city one sees moving
people and dusty streets; hears rumb-
ling and rafting and confusion. In the
country town, surrounding grain fields,
waving like vast restless oceans, meet
the eye, and trees and mountains i'm
part color and picturesqueness to the
scenery The birds sing at your very
door, and up from the meadows on the
breezes floats the neigh OF the horse or
the bleat of the sheep. There is a feel
ing of freedom aud vitality unknowni in
city life. The city presents almost the
same appearance during all seasons of
the year. How different in the country
town. a few minutes walk leads you
amid the freshest of Natures retreats,
where the air is invigorating and where
sparkling waters ripple and murmur in
laughing cascades at your feet. Sea-
sons make but little difference. In the
spring, when the earth grows green and
verdant; in summer, when wild flowers
dot the hillsides and waving trees
cast dancing shadows far out into the
fields. in autumn, when the leaves are
colored and fading and ripe red apples
peep out from the orchard foliage, or in
winter, when the snow lays in white
shroud over the earth, glistening in the
pale moonbeams-country life is the
same. God meant it to be SO. He in
tended the sweetest places to be those
found amid the works of his wisdom
and power. He designs that the lofty
mountain shall take from the setting
sun few of its quivering rays. He
made the brook to ripple and be useful.
He made the beautiful landscape seen
cry, to show his creative power and the
country to give freshness and vigor to
the constitution. Pure air is not found
in cities-it permeates the homes in the
country, and refreshes the free and
healthy townsman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Bro. COLsTON has spoken very plain
ly and truthfuIly in regards to the pow
er imposed in the corporation as to
laying pavements. The pavements are
disgraceful and dangerous. Loose stones
and bricks are ruinous to good clothing
and shoes. The council of the town
has the power to force the laying Of
pavements and to collect the cost
thereof by law, and it should at once
proceed to do its duty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

John LYONS, Boot and shos dealer,
.'orsh Queen stree says that every move
ment on foot wilr improve bis prospect.
} IN LA II large select stock III i OPP
poses tos..odiy sost.s naa - poox, +
shoe not well inade Is dear 1T auy price.
We presume he has made many pair,
and that he can tell ifa shoe is not swell
made If youw favor him with a call
you will be sure TO get the worth of your
money. jn3.2t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

WHEN woman has bought her hus-
band a seventy-fve cent shirt and got a
$40 bonnet for herself, there is heaven
born look of gratified love and happiness
in her eye that would make tax col
lector weep to be the subject.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

FELL OFF A HORSE. On last Satur-
day while visiting Mrs. w. H. Criswell,
a short distance from town, Misses Sue
and May Stribling and Janet Woods
fell from horse on which they were
riding. Miss Janet received sever in
juries, and all three were somewhat
frightened.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

An exchange says "the fiat has gone
forth from the central circles of fash
ionable society, and the bangs must 60.
Hereafter the hair will be brushed
straight back from the forehead and
temples and knotted on the top of the
head"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

THE ladies of the M. E. Church will
begin strawberry and ice-cream festi-
val in the Market House, commencing
next Tuesday night, the 18th inst. Nice
refreshments and pretty, modest young
ladies viii add to the enjoyment of the
festival. Call around and patronize it..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Mr.. LEWIS GERHART has been unan-
imously chosen referee of our two polo
clubs. He has had experience in the
game and no better selection could have
been made for the position.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Backache, stitches in the side, infa-
tion and soreness of the bowels, are
symptoms of a disordered state of the
digestive and assimilative organs,
which can be promptly and thoroughly
corrected by the use of Ayers Cathar
tic Pills. AS dinner pills. and as aids
to digestion, they have no equal. They
cure constipation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13
al ly T. KRAFT, Salesman

CALL at II. $. Hyde's aud examine
his large line Of handsome and stylish
gold and silver Prize School Medals.
He has every style desirable, such as
Stars, Maltese, Music and Shields, and
the prices are low and reasonable. Look
in the window.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

REAPPoINTED.-M Chas. w. Wis
ner has been reappointed by Collector
McGraw as Deputy Collector at this
place. Mr.. Wisner is well acquainted
with the duties of the collectorship,
having served in that capacity for the
past II years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Mr. JOHN e. BOYD, of this county,
has accepted the position of Vice-Pres-
ident of the S. V.Agricultural Society,
of Frederick county, Va. Mr.. Boyd is
one of our best agriculturists, and will
lend ability and efficiency to the man.
agement of the association.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13
Twin Foes to Life

Are Indigestion and Constipation.
Their primary symptoms are among the
most distressing of minor human ailments,
and host Of diseases, speedily resultant
from them, mutually aggrayate each other
OF life. Nausea, Foul Breath. Soua.
Stomach, Dizziness, Headaches,
Bilious Fever, Jaundice, Dyspepsia,
Kidney Diseases, Piles, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Dropsy, and various Skin
Disorders, are among the symptoms
aud maladies caused by arrangement of
81 the stomach and bowels.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Mr.. DAVID MYERS has just returned
from the cities, where he has been lay
ing in large stock of new summer
goods. He says he can save buyers %
cents on the dollar.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Mr.. JOHN RANKIN is erecting
large two-story dwelling on North
Maple Avenue, which will be big inn
provement to the neighborhood when
finished.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

ALL Committees appointed for
the celebration of the 4th will meet the
General Committee at the office of Geo.
w. Feidt, Esq, Tuesday evening, June
16, 1885, at s o'clock p. m.
Us. GALLAHER, Sec.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

The M. E. Sunday School picniced
at Island Park ON Thursday and had
large crowd. The day was very much
enjoyed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

THE large room heretofore used as a
Grand Jury room in the Court house
has been sub-divided into two comma
dious departments.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

CLAM SoUP.-Schleuss, at Turner
Hall. has been serving up Clam Soup
for lunch. Wonder that some of our
dealers don't keep this delicious little
nourisher for sale occasionally. A few
crabs soft and hard would also pay to
handle once or twice week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

MARTINsBURG has just as prett!
and as we'll behaved girls as any city ]t'
size in the Union.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Mr.. w. w. CRUMP, had his fine
blooded colt on the street last Wednes-
day. 1t was broken by Mr.. Will
Westphall. -
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

SHEEP killing dogs have been raiding
the flocks of Samuel Gold and Morgan
Weidman, in the southern end of the
county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13
The Mirror

is no flatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

The sure effects of Ayers Sarsapar:
lila are thorough and permanent. II
there is a lurking faint of scrofula
about you, Ayers Sarsaparilla will dis
lodge it, and expel it from your system.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

AND now cometh the days when the
youngster catches stonebruises on ms
heels from running barfooted.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Now nature wears a joyous smile,
The girls are wearing feathers,
The dude is out in his new white tile,
And q pair of patent feathers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

The dam was turned off at the wat,
ter house this week and some fine suck
ers captured.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

TEACHERS, INSTITUTE will COM
mence in this city on Monday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13
A Thorough, aUrqativo

medicine IS the first necessiAv for cure.
'faen the cathartic effect must be lnain-
t.ined, IN mild degree, just sufficient
Is prevent a recurrence OF cOstivencSs,
and at the same time the liver. kidneys
strengthened.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

This is the month ofroses black ants
and locusts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

THE Lutheran Church is being paint
ed and looks very nice in its new dress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

THE locusts don't amount to much
after all. II
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

CHILLY evenings and mornings.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Opera Toe Slippers
Opera Toe Slippers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

LOOKOUT for big parade on July
4th. Us
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

"GO to tbs ant thou sluggard. consider
her ways and be wise /" Is an old proverb.
The new proverb reads. Go to the DAY
LIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE for cheap
and durable wearing apparel and save
money.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

RIPE cherries are coming to market.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

PIcNICs-Get your ulster ready.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

TyHERE win be Teachers Institute held
j. in Martinsbnrg, commencing June 18th,
in which all the County teachers are expect
ed TO participate, Come prepared.
5 /. b0pD, Co. Superintendent.
i6
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

Accomplish this restorative work better
than any other medicine. They are
searching and thorough, yet mild, in their
purgative action. They do not grippe the
patient, and do not induce a costivc re-
action, as Is the effect Of other cathartics.
Withal, they possess special properties,
dinretic, hepatlc and tonic, of The highest
,A,nilfninnl Nnlnn and
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

GRANT PITzER, .-.....Local Editor

P-h.a-r-a-a.o- o-a-h-h-h J
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13

GETTINGER 4 HOKE'S celebrated
Premium Farmers Kip and Calf Boots
are superior to any sold in this market
and cheaper too. Warranted Water Proof
and primo in e7cry way.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-06-13
Hold!

l.. A. L. DAY, M. d., homeopathic,
has opened an office on South Queen St.,
one door North of the Presbyterian
Church. rn23:4t.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.
4 Nice Summer Hat.

TO the young men especially Taylor's
Mackinaw are universally conceded TO ba
the best in the United States You can
ind full line ofthcm this year at GET
FINGER 8 HOKE'S, and at just about
the price Of the ordinary goods. Also a
com plete stock OF all othersummer hats.
A FULL SUPPLY of Homeopathic
Specifics always on hand and for sale at
list prices, by
jn2l J. l.. w. BAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
The Wise-Smith Affair.

Mr.. Wise in discussing the affair between
himself and Mr.. J. Amber Smith, at Fairfax
yesterday, with a reporter, gave the follow
ing reason of the quarrel: Il was sitting
in the smoking car on the train, when Smith
came by with friend. looked up and
said, Hello Smith, you are making hand
some return for my support of you in 1882.
He replied that he owed me nothing, and ]
remarked that I would take his word for it,
as his printed acknowledgment Of my sup
port called me Honest John Wise and
Brave John Wise He got excited when l
said this, and replied, That's all right, but
you belong to Malone now Ireplied that
be might DO no nearer right about that than
he was about the position of his father.in-
law and brother-in law. [ meant his rep.
reservations about ]. L. Lewis and one Of
his sons not being in harmony with the re-
publicans Smith became angry at my re.
mark and said excitedly, IF you say mis-.
represented my father.in law you lie.
then resented the insult"
Mr.. Wise says no will take 10 further
notice Of the occurrence.
Mr.. Smith, after consultation with his
friends, has decided to let the affair stand
Wnere u Is, leaFiDP MT. NlSe 10 take Tue
aggressive if he feels so disposed. He was
advised that his public denunciaton of Wise
and the latter's method of escaping from
the hall had left the stigma upon Wise and
made it incumbent for him to be The aggres-
sor if the affair is to DO carried further
The Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Sun says: "Unprejudiced people
who were spectators of the scene ct Alex
andris Thursday night say unhesitatinGly
that Mr.. Wise's own undigriIied action and
language had much TO do with intensirying
the disorder aud turbulence which finally
resulted in breaking up his meeting. 1t is
said that his coarse and violent speeches arc
losing him votes wherever he goes"
The Washingtn Star says: 1.-THE disorder
at the meeting at Alexandria Thursday
night was not creditable to the people con.
cerned nor to the police, but on the other
hand Candidate Wise's Incorporate ard
abusive talk back was we'll calculated to
create first class row. The epithets of
"blackguard," Liar" &c, banded between
the speaker and the audience, were Lretly
certain to bring on an explosion. Mr.. Wise
has many of the qualities of an effective
stump speaker, but seems to be sadly def
cient in the tact and cool self possession
requisite to deal with a miscellaneous as
semblage.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

For WHOM WILL He VoTE?-Judge
Sangster told Gen. Lee he would support
him for Governor "frst, last, and all the
time" You were induced to endorse Judge
SIS candidacy upon the pledge given by Mr..
Edmund Burke, in your convention, that
Judge S. would "unquestionaly support
Wise, Wood, and Blair" We have it from
the very best authority that this same Ed
mund Burke, at the meeting at Accotink
last Saturday, assured a gentleman Ia dem
ocrat) that Judge Sangstcr acas going to uote
for General Fft= Lee, and appealed to him
to vote for Judge S. upon that ground. Mr..
Burke may have no scruples about making
these pledges to both sides, but Judge
Saugster cannot afford to have his position
misrepresented, or by his silence give en-
enlargement to these misstatements. The
people would like to know how he stands
as to the State ticket, and many republicans
have expressed desire 10 know his posi-
tion.-Fdirfar Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

a cavalcude is being organized in Eau
QUEER to ride to Fairfax Court House when
Gen. Lee speaks there.
Lawrence Washington has been appoint.
ed by the Judge of the County Court OF
Fauquier justice of the peace for Marshall
district.
Capt. Thomas L. Parish, leading citizen
Of Charlottesville, died suddenly yesterday
morning. He was soldier in the Confed-
crate army, and acted as aide to General
Wise
The Ettrick and Battersea cotton factories
near Petersburg, which have been closed
for many months, will resume operations
Oil Monday, thus giving employment to
| hundreds OF operatives who have been
| dependent on public charity for their sup
pert.
It is said that the President and members
Of his Cabinet will attend the State fair to
be held on the 22d inst. if the pressure OIL
| public business does not prevent, and the
| City Council Of Richmond has appointed 8
committee to visit the President Wednesday
next and extend to him the Inequalities Of
the city OF the occasion of his proposed
visit
A dispatch from Abingdon says: 1.-THE
condition Of Judge G. w. Ward, who was
80 fearfully assailed by DR.. White and his
two nephews here on Sunday, was more ia
vorahle last night. The wound in the groin
IS regarded as the most serious. The other
eight while some OF them are painful, are moi
regarded rs so dangerous. Mr.. Wards ply
sicians decline to express any opinion as tc
what will be the result of his wounds"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
Death of an Editor.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. "a cable dispatch
received by Col. l.. Markbreit, Assistant
United States Treasurer here. announces
that Hon. f. Hassaurek died in Paris,
France, at one o'clock this morning. cir.
Hassaurek has been for a long time princ.
pal owner and editor fthe Cincinnati Folks.
blatt. He served as United States Minister
in South America by appointment of Pres-
dent Lincoln.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
ALEXANDRIA, "a.
SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 8.

THAT NO mode Of fighting Mahoneites IS
so effective as the refusal Of the democrats
to have Joint discussions with then' is prov
ed by their vain ranting and raVlng over
that refusal. The Malone meetings are
attended chiefly by the colored people tin
,ha country, colored women and children
COMPOSING large part of their audiences)
and few white men-deposed federal OF
flee holders, disappointed Office seekers, and
others who have left the democratic party
for:tha. party's good, and whose addition TO
any party is a cause Of weakness ratherthan
Of strength. Ga the other hand, the demo
cratic meetings are attended hy the people
who give form and name and substance to
the communities in which they live, the &C
tive. industrious, thrifty and lntelrgent
white men, who know and realize The I'M
nortance Of the fact that their own welfare
is intimately connected with and dependent
u,on that OF their State. No wonder the
contrast between the two meeIngs-often
held at the same time aud within Short
distance of each other-has such an exas-
perating eject upon the Mahonetes: for it
is so marked and striking that one glance is
sufficient TO determine almost any previously
undecided man, who desires the respect Of
his neighbors, how to vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tie first days business in six penny tele-
grams in England showed an increase OF
thirty per cent.
Commodore Walter W. Queen has been
appointed by the Secretary of the Navy as
commandment of the Washington navy yard.
Fighting has occurred on The western
frontier OF Bulgaria between Servian and
Bulgarian troops during which seven men
were killed and nineteen wounded.
A joint debate has been agreed upon be.
tween Judge Foraker and Gov. Hoadly, the
candidates for Governor respectively of the
republican and democratic parties in Ohio.
Thera will be two debates, one at Toledo,
October S, and another at Cincinnati, Oct.
10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
Marriage of Sir Charles Dixie

LONDON, Oct. 3.-S;r Charles w. Dixie,
b., President Of the local government
board under Mr.. Gadstones admin:s;,a
ton, was married to-day to Mrs. Mark Pat.
tison, at Chelsea. The ceremony was cor.
Quoted quietly and without the display u>u
ally attendent in fashionable society on such
occasions. The church was crowded with
friends ofthe bride and groom, many no,a-
able persons being present. Mr.. Jos. Cham
beraiu acted rs grocms.man. The weather
was bright and the crowd cheered the happy
couple as they were leaving the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

THE BLUE AND TIE GEAY.-The reunion
of the Sixth Virginia Cavalry, Confederate
aud the Sixth United States Cavalry took
place in tho Opera House at Culpeper Thurs
day night. COL Chas. Ell. Wager, of Vir
ginia, delivered the address Of welcome
which was responded to by Mr.. S. NJ. Davis
Of Washington, D. G. Mr.. Davis was fol.
lowed by Hon. Henry w. Tourney, of Vir.
ginia, and Col. Andrew Schwarz, of Colum-
bus, Ohio. Judge d. A. Grimsly was elect
ed president of tho calvary association, with
Captain Duncan first, and E. H. Vaughn
second vice-presidents and Colonel Charles
II. Wager, secretary and treasurer. Tho
meeting then adjourned to the Arlington
Hotel to partake Of q splendid banquet.
The association will meet at Lynchburg
August /, 1856. At 10 o'clock yesterday
morning the whole party visited the old
battle-felds around Brandy Station. Ser.
geant E. A. Vaughn, of Halifax county, de.
livered an address, paying touching tri
butte to the soldiers of both sides who fell on
Fleetwood Heights on the 9th Of June, 1868.
Many relics were gathered, after which the
party separated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03

AN EARNEST CANyAssER.-Mr Massey
being asked to give an approximation Of
the number Of times he had spoken and the
number of miles Travelled by private con-
veyance during his canvass in Southwest
Virginia, said "As nearly as / can now
state I've spoken about twenty-five times,
preached eight times. married one couple
and travelled about four hundred miles
largely on horseback. Everywhere I've
spoken was met by large crowds, and the
kindness, courtesy and hospitality I've met
have left the most pleasant recolections OF
the people Of Southwest Virginia. South.
west Virginia is grand country, and is
occupied by as true and noble people az
1iraU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
z&Sls95
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
Arrested for Miscegenatiou.

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct. "a special to
the Neaus from Waco says: VIM. Shipr, y
fisherman by occupation, together with lis
negro wife was arrested Thursday nigh. f,r
miscegenation. He has been wanted for :
years. Ship does not deny his marriage
but says that the cremony was performed
is years ago, before the miscegenation law
was enacted. Tie records Of The cont.
however, show that the license for his mar.
riage was issued in 1877, and that the Rat.
riage was solemnized by Rev. Jesse Es,r.i
a colored minister. The accused is 80 ycars
old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-03
SPANS Claim Acknowledged

BERLIN, Oct. 5.-Germany has acknowi-
edged SPANS claim to the occupation of
zap. In return Spain has granted Germany
free navigation of the waters in and around
the Caroline islands, together with free com
merce with the inhabitants, and the right of
having coaling station at one of the Is
lands. The mediation of the Pope is now
unnecessary. as the affair has been settled
to the satisfaction of both powers.