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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

| rHE FIRST pair Of spectaclcs marks
more than mile stone. liz implies
long journey. and that the boundary
line Of new territory ID reached. You
may az well hunt up your passport and
take out your pocket dictionary for .
strange vocabulary. The flying skirts
OF youth vanish In the purple distance,
and the russell hues OF middle age
stealthily color the whole landscape. 1t
makes no difference that they are un-
hidden; they have come TO stay and
they win not take livelier tints as the
sands run out of the hour glass. My
good man, you may thank your stars
that you are not baldheaded. and IL yon
choose to fancy thar you are quite a
frisky lad because you enjoy opera
bouffe, no one will deprive you Of this
harmless delusion. When you capitu
lated to the optician, old Time indulg
ed in bread grin at your expense and
every young damsel in the neighborhood
will amuse herself at your cost unless
you accommodate yourself to the spec
tacles and settle down 10 the sober re-
quirements of your situation. There
are compensations. You are now at
liberty TO repeat old stories and you
might even take a pinch OF snuff with
out causing CONSERVATION. 1t will be
in order TO carry green umbrella if the
weather il lowering, and the sooner You
begin acknowledging various bodily
ailments, the better; nothing else is ex-
pected OF a man who wears spectacles.
You ought suddenly to become wise ON
a variety OF topics and talk like an ora
Gle about floods, crops, finance, ETC.,
and take on the role OF father confessor
and benevolent adviser to all the giddy
young folks in the vicinity. You are
permitted to go fishing in clement
weather, but you will make ridiculous
old fool OF yourself il you take the hills
and stubble with gun; even the old
pointer Ponto will laugh at you when
your back Is turned; the idea OF man
with spectacles trying to cut down
Wilson snipe or y cook grouse under
full fight! Dancing might be- allowed
under very favoIing conditions and you
are expected to relish the pleasures OF
the table like very gourmand. In fact
eating must constitute hereafter your
chief exploit and happiness and in dis
missing the poets you are at liberty TO
console yourself with venison and Ma
deira ad libitun,. If you properly real
ize what belongs to spectacles and
deport yourself accordingly, you will
cut very respectable figure and be-
treated as well-behaved old owl should
be. Ii you violate common sense and
good taste by trying to wear the frolic
airs and graces of youth and also gog-
giles or glasses, you will certainly come
to grief There is a fitness in things,
and when you choose spectacles rather
than resign your INDEPENDENT you
did wise act, but yon must not spoil
it by any affectations. You and the past
have parted, and now may all the con-
sentative goods and gifts Of mellow age
fall to you, including roasted apple
about the hour the boys and girls are
starting out for festivity. Nice old
fellow with the spectacles
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

HON. w. s. HENsHAw, OF this city,
has offered gold medal to that men,
Der of the Parthenon and Columbian
literary societies, respectively, Of the
State University, who shall deliver the
best original Grafton before a commit
tee, of which the President of the
University is to be Chairman. This is
a praiseworthy act, and will be pro
ductive of much good.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE officials of the Winchester Pike
are pushing the work of annual macad-
amiziDg, so as to get ahead OF the rough
Winter and have the genial Spring find
good road bed. The loose stones
should be picked up, and the people who
empty~their wornout tinware and offall
along the side of the pike should be
hunted and punished.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

:. TIE Martin Street Skating parlor
was crowded on Thanksgiving night.
Messrs. Frank Lambert and "Wod"
Hobbs astonished the audience with
some remarkable fancy skating. The
grand fancy Carnival will occur on the
night of the 10th Of December, and will
be one of the finest ever held in this
city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Mr.. WIN. HOLLIS and little daugh
ter Nellie made flying trip to Balti-
more Saturday last, returning Wednes-
day, accompanied by Mr.. Ed. D. Math.
ews, wife aud child. Mr.. Mathews IL
improving rapidly from his accident.
and expects to remain here until able
to return to his work in Baltimore.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Miss Kate Moore, who has been
teaching school in Clifton Forge, Va,
is home again.
Miss Daisy Yantis. of Harper's Fer
~, is visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Sencindiver.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

The fields were tramped almost into
holes on Thursday by hunters. Some
shot one or two rabbits ;other filled the
trees full Of holes, while few did not
shoot at all.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Mr.. STEWART CAGE, last Saturday.
caught % large suckers in the OpeQuon.
He says they know when to taste nice
bait.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

AT Hyde's Jewelry Store is quite a
fine and varied assortment Of Silver and
other ware suitable for family use and
for friendly gifts
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

STRINEvILLE MINSTREL Co. This
organization gave an entertainment in
Felers' Hall last Friday night. Con-
sidering the exercises as the first effort
of amatuers they were very good. With
little better judgment in the selection
of their program and music, on the
sage, the company may always com
mand a large house.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

ALTHOUGH the turkies now number
less by several hundred than before
Thanksgiving, yet the farmers report
them plentiful. 7 and 8 cents per pound
are considered good prices for them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Mr.. PAUL STAUsNER in opening a
restaurant near the b. & o. Depot has
proved Of great accommodation to the
travelling public. He furnishes lunch
or meals night and day, oysters in eve
ry style and especially very fine ones on
the half shell.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

OFFICER JOHN P0IsAL is always on
the alert when in the neighborhood of
Feller's Hail. He proposes to have or
der in that building during entertain
ments, in the enforcement of which in
tention he will be supported by the pub
lie. Stick to them, John.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE Baptists will hold Festival in
the basement of their church during the
holidays. As this congregation very
seldom comes before the public In the
role Of festival, they should be we'll
patronized.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE SICK.-Miss Bette Day has re
covered sufficiently to resume her school
duties.
Mr.. Will Dodd is about, though none
too strong.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

HAVE you seen the ne stock of
Ladies' and Childrens' Wraps at EN-
INERT g. FIERY'S2 Ifnot don't wait
another day to get some of the great bar
gains in this line.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE young ladies are making pres
ents for their gentleman friends. Boys.
prepare for hat-bands, wrist-warmers
and slippers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
THE ORIGINATES CT. STORE

2 Stores IN 1Oacn.
OLD STAND MARTIN STREET.
NEW STAND. Everett House Coraer.
The leading frccsrs Of Martinaburg,
A. Il. MARTIN q 90.
We always win the battle and astonish
daily the people Of Martinsbusg and
Berkeley County.
Handsome Light Brown Sugar &c.
Pure White 6{c
New Orleans Light Elegant &c. 1btba 81
We stand to our advertisement alwnye,
and by honest and fair dealing win ovory
time. If We advertise light sugar for cts.
We have IL and you can get II Every
thing in the grocery line New, Ffeth and
Elegant
2 STORES Martin Street and Everett
House Corner.
A. T. MARTIN 81 60.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

JOHN WANAMAKER, as ali tho
world knows, has the largest and most
varied stock Of ladies cloaks. p. i. NO
BILE has q large line Of samples Of these
garments, and will be pleased 10 show
them. He il agent for tho sale Of them.
The ladies are invited to call and examine
them:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
At I'D BesosO Cost.

NJ 40 DctOW OU0t.
THE above words often appsa. in the
columns of tha press after tho Holidays,
but IL is not the case with the Daylight
Clothing House. We are offering our en-
tire mammoth stock Of Clothing from
now on. ct manufacturers prices We
e can business. We have the goods. We
have the latest styles and designs and are
determined to give our customers the
benefit Of low prices, and will sell goods
at first and actual cost. To convince
yourselves Of this asto nishing fact call at
the DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE.
Old p. O. Building, d. Myers. Prop.
P. S.-Look out for big ." nouncemsnt
shortly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

DON'T fail to ee the great bargains in
Ladies' and Childrens' Wraps, which Mr..
Fiery bought in Baltimore on Monday.
This is the greatest bargain of the season
and EMMERT 81 FIERY are selling
from IL to Is Wraps day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

PROF. CLIFFORD, over the Mark
Twain nom de plume of "Cuffy," with
very marked and tender solicitude
diagnoses the case of an ill editor. 1t
is pungent and readable.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE friends of MessTs. Ed. Rutledge
ana Charley Knapp, will be glad to
learn that both are progressing nicely
in their collegiate studies.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

ORGANIZE your country lyceums. II
is a profitable as we'll as a pleasant way
of spending long evenings.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Ayers Cathartic Pills contain no
calomeI. nor any Injurious substance
whatever. They combine curative
vegetable properties only
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

OUR county correspondents are re-
quested to keep us informed of the hap
penings in their localities.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

WE have just opened a large aud els-
giant assortment Of Underwear, namely.
fine lise Of Merino Scarlet Underwear
for 3l.25 per set and ~ high as $3.50 per
set; fine and elegant assorted lot Of Mo-
rino White Underwear for 81 per sok
and As high a. So IS per set; also i fne line
of Camels Hair Underwear all prices.
Como and see.
BALTIC. CLOTHING HOUSE.
j Braffman, Manager.
T. Kratz, Salesman. olO
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

1--WE publish the article from "Patrick
Henry" this week. "Pete" has right
to reply. This private controversy
should not demand any more space.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE services in the Lutheran Church
last Sunday night were very interesting
and enjoyable.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

A Western newspaper says that the
latest sensation is ST. Louis horse that
chews tobacco but the greatest sensa-
ton is DR.. Bulbs Cough Syrup, now
used 10y every sensible person.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

The constant feeling of being 'splay
ed out" and fused up" can rapidly b.
removed by using Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE Firemen's Fair promises to be
one Of the most successful ever held in
this city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

A NEW story has just been published
entitled, 1.-THE Editors Wallet" Their
is nothing in 1t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

To one who has never visited print
ing Office and is unfamiliar with its in
tricacies, vexations and worriments,
strange ideas are constantly born. If
one letter is upside down, or word
misspelled, the reader imagines some
thing terrible has occurred. We wish
he could stand beside the c0mpOsit0r
and watch his movements. In front of
him on the case is the copy as puzzling
often as the riddle of the Phoenix. There
ale no periods. commas or punctuation
marks to guide the compositor-no cap-
ital letters to distinguish proper nouns
from those which are common nor TO
show where a new sentence begins.
And yet, with eyes as searching as are
the eagle's, the printer scans the copy,
and with the quickness of the lightning
picks the little type from the boxes with
click click click that makes your
senses swim. He catches the sense of
the copy at a glance, aud from chaos, as
it were, forms an article that shall re-
celve the praises of nation. The au-
thor wins renown; but who knows the
secret of his success, or sings the praises
Of the printer who, has literally made
the article what it is A letter up
side down 1t is wonder sometimes
That whole column is not upside
down. With noise all about him the
composition is required to concentrate
his thoughts upon the copy. What
matter though twenty men are talking
politics in the room, tramp begging q
lime at his side, the foreman yelling
for the galley and the editor mad as
blazes because the proofs are dirty i
the poor printer must still go ahead,
aud then, finally, receive the condem-
nation of the public, because letter is
upside down, or word misspelled.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

WINCHESTER has the telephone sys-
tenn in operation within her limits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

BUSINESS is more brisk now that the
holidays are approaching.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

SAD AID ALONE. This poor turkey
- mourns for his mate. Little
thought the hungry Martins
- burger of his misery, as he
picked the good meat from the loved
ones bones on Thanksgiving Day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

BROTHER GARDNER decided that
ssde Kinks am not injurious"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

AN interesting letter from Rabbits
burg will appear next week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

GREAT downfsll in price Of Canton
FlannsIs. 5000 yards reduced from q eta
to cts. per yard. nov IA
BLUE 'FRONT.' BLUE FRONT VI
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

OvERCOATS.- You will be astonishad
to see what excellent Overcoats f.r men,
boys and children, you can buy for Il
little money at JAS. r. THOMPSON 81
cos. n2e ct
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That turkies breathe easier2
That Lewis Price is on the sick list !?
That Dave Myers will be out ii, few
days i?
That Barney Stewart is a good nurse
for the sick ?
That the schoo, children don't creep
to school any longer
That the mountains are said to be full
of snow?
That now we look forward to Christ
mas ?
That red noses are in fashion ?
That both of our home minstrels are
worthy organizations
That our bone men are busy buying
turkey bones I?
That the Y. NJ. G. A. closed Sunday
night?
That commercial drummer" is
generally the hardest kind of man ?
That we have not finished picking
the turkey meat from our teeth !?
That "Mikado' paper and envelopes
are all the rage?
That the girls are dreaming of writ
ing desks, albums, etc, and the boys OF
slippers and bat crowns
That If you want to make church
member fall, tread on bis corn
That the INDEPENDENT will be full
of nice things hereafter, as it has been
in the past?
That oysters seem to be losing their
hold on the people as favorite dish ?
That z. G.. says be didn't hug the
girls, but he winked at them?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

LOOKOUT for the parade at 2 O'Clock
this afternoon
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

SUNDAY was a very disagreeable day,
owing to the cold rain.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

SENATOR SHERMAN has written q
letter of thanks to the Sherman Irwin
cibles.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Mr.. DAVID DECK has our thanks
for some fine turnips.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.
THE HOLIDAYS

Ifyou wish TO see the nicest and largest
assortment Of fancy Christmas novelties
for children and grown.up people aver
exhibited In this city, call At MIR. John
Kindle's. on Queen Street He has Baby
Cradles. Small Rocking Chairs, Guns,
Doll Babies, Lunch Baskets. Wooden
Soldiers, Dishes, and almost every kind
Of articles for Christmas presents. d the
fancy goods department you can gel the
incest things imaginable IN the niiliaf~sy,
line, at the lowest prices. He has ntea
up = back room. and it is piled taIl Of
good things for Christmas and everyday
use Don't fail to call and see them No
trouble to show goods
nov2l-5t JOHN w. KINDLE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

BOYS Overcosis at THOMPSON u
cos. are way d3wn in prices nz8 2s
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

MAMMA, buy mo little plush cap 1T
the DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE
for % cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Snow fell with the rain on Monday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

THE latest designs in plush neckwear
is to be found only at JAS. F. THOMP-
SON s. cos.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

ADVERTISE for the holidays.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

Now look forward to Christmas.
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Hats.

Fall Styles All the latest in Crush
Flexible and Nobby soft, chsepat
GETTINGER a HOKES,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

BOYS and Youths Boots very chen
at GETTINGER Il HOKE'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-11-28

DID you forget the poor?
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PEES Hand made Lndres KID traight
Grain, goat and kid foxed Butsa Roota
are perfectly easy 10 the foot. snd coa b,ne
beauty, comfort and durabiiit Every
lady should try them. Sold orss BY
GETrIssC ER x IKE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
The Y. II. C. A

The amount of money subscribed fol
the Y. NJ. G. A. for the ensuing year has
reached 81 100, and there is surplus OF
about 800 left over from last year. The
estimated need of the association, iCcud
ing the salary of a secretary, is about ST.
300, or about 800 more than they now
have in prospect The business men and
others have thus far been very liberal il
their donations for this work and no trou,
bic is anticipated in securing the addi-
tional funds for which the association
asks. The necessity of having secre,
tarY has long been felt and the extension
of the good work already being accom-
plished amply repay the outlay required
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
ABOUT HENNEPIN.
Between Hope aud Fear.

A Chicago Times correspondent at
Washington, sends the following special
in regard to Hennepin prospects. The
correspondent has shown some opposition
to the canal measure in his specials and
this special may be prejudiced view,
and as such is not entitlcdtO so much cred
it as otherwise but it is well to be pre-
plred for the worst. On the other hand,
if the course is pursued Of referring the
point TO the house, there are still hopes
and probabilities of success
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Thc fate Of the
Hennepln canal appropriation will prob
ably he decided tomorrow. The house
will meet at 10 o'clock with the under
standing that the river and harbor bill is
to be resumed. Mr. Hammond will an
nounce his decision as chairman of of the
committee Of the whole upon the point of
order made by Turner, of Georgia. against
the Hennepin item. 1t is believed that he
will either decide that, as the subject was
referred TO the, committee on rivers and
harbors, that committee has no jurisdic-
ton of it and no authority to propose
an appropriation for the improvement
or that he will dodge the respon-
sibility as chairman frequently do, by
submitting the point Of order to vote of
the house. When the latter course is
pursued. the majority rarely fail to ignore
the parliamentary question presented and
vote with reference solely to their, desire
for the failure or success Of the proposis
ton upon which the point of order has
been raised. 1t IVES noticed yesterday
that when Washburn, of Minnesota, asked
that bill relating to certain canals in the
northwest be referred to the committee on
rivers and harbors, Mr.. Hammond arose
and suggested to the speaker that under
the rules the bill must go to the commits
tee on canals, unless the house should
order otherwise. This incident is taken
to indicate the probable adverse ruling of
Chairman Hammond upon the Hennepin
case for the Hennepin question was not
referred to the committee on rivers and
harbors, by vote of the house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-02-18
ANDALUsIA, Feb. l.

ANDALUsIA, req. II.
And it came to pass in these days when
Arthur, whose surname is Chester, ruled
the land. there lived a maiden on the
banks Of the Jordan, which, in the Piute
tongue, means Mississippi. And there
was certain man whose name was,
and he did say unto her, will you be my
wife, And she said yes And there
was another man, who was also a gentle
and he did ask for her hand. And she
answered him saying, Il will do as You
say, and will break my engage
ment with, and We will depart.
And it came TO pass that - came to
know these things and he said to them
that were near 1T is well. | will be
thankful to him. But he was caught by
some other spirit and said no son of Be-
liel can do these things, for he was man
of war, and his fists were of solid brass,
and he could whip three of the best men
in town, one at a time, for he did over
throw Egypt and choked Germany. So
saying he departed from there and went
to another town, and the other man was
called by another spirit which said you
must leave here or there will be gore
spilled He said Il will depart to the land
where no exuberance Of food makes men
ferocious And he did take himself away,
and |, Nabob No, ,, was ear witness to
these things
And -- went unto the maiden and
with dire threats compelled her to prom
Use 20 take HIM unto herself as a husband
and TO set day upon which they should
be united, which she verify did. The day
set, US it came was on the one following
the one set. whcreupon she was married
to the man of peace
The man Of peace, hearing of these
things, went unto the maiden and res
quired an explanation. The maiden re
lated nnto him the truth. PerpleXed, the
man of peace said; so let it be. Take
this man, clcave unto him till death do
part, Twill 90 hence. Aud the maiden
took the man of war, and the man of
peace departeth hence.