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Rouse the Ricl,

WASHINGTON, D c., March, 9th
The chapaiu's prayer this morning was as
follows:
give ear, oh God of Jacob, and awak-
en- Us to ses the danger which threatens the
civilized world, revolution more tremen-
dous than any Of which history tells, in
which scenes of the Reign Of Terror may
be enacted in every capital of Europe and
America For long the few have mastered
the many, because they understood the
open secret--the tools to them that can use
them but now the many have learned the
secret of organization, drill and dynamite
Rouse the rich of the world to understand
that the time has come for grinding, sell
fish monopoly to cease, that corporations
may get souls in them with justice, honor,
conscience and human Kindness.
"Teach the rich men Of this country that
great fortunes are lent them by Thee for
other purposes than to build and decorate
palaces, to found private collections Of art
to stock wine cellars. to keep racing studs
and zach and find better company than
hostlers, grooms and jockeys, bookseller:
and book-makers. Teach them, oh God
that it is Thee who has given them power
to get these fortunes, that it is to prove
them to know what is 10 their hearts
whether they will keep Thy Command
ments or no and that those Com mand-
ments are, Thou shalt love the Lord, thy
God, with all thy heart, and thy neigh6o
as thyselt"
''See that the rich men Of our land keeI
these Commandments, the poor will follow
the example, and we at least will be savec
from the days Of tribulation that are fas
coming on all the world. Help Us, OIL
God, and save us "
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perienced a season Of great overproduc-
ton and consequent depression in all lines
of business. The wise merchant with an
eye to the future, has taken advantage of
the natural feeling among jobbers in this
state, and has been able to buy his spring
stock fully as advantageously y, if not more
SO, than during any time previous with
in the last decade. With the certainty Of
season Of prosperity now at hand, rise
in value must naturally ensue, which he
will in nowise be affected by. From his
complete assortment, bought when prices
were low, he will be enabled to supply his
full trade demands, thus giving his custo.
mers the benefits of lower prices and bet
ter qualities than his competitors, whose
weather eyes were not held open.
This little sketch applies directly to US,
as we come before you ready for the
spring seasons business We have bought
the large and we'll assorted stock which
we now offer you, precisely under the
conditions above detailed, and we think
you will bear us out when we say, that we
nOUGsIly DeHeVc we ChU therefore give
you closer bargains this season than ever
before. This remark we apply equally to
every departm ent of our business. Please
bear in mind that our immense sprir G
stock was bought Low, and we propose
to. divide with you on every bargain we
have secured. We only ask you to call
and compare our goods and prices with
those OF neighboring dealers, to convince
you that in addressing you through the
columns of the INDEPENDENT and pre-
senting you this prospectus of our policy
for the coming sprir e, we have been ami
mated by the only principle which brings
lasting success in business, viz honest
dealing and uniform treatment for every
body.
With the opening of season full of
promise. we beg to congratulate our read
ers on the hopeful outlook for all trades
and avocations. Allow US to wish that
the spring will bring to you health, wealth
and happiness. We welcome it ourselves
with more than usual satisfaction, feeling
that we have kept our sails carefully
trimmed during the dull months III d
now, that period of activity has de wned,
are prepared to catch every favoring
breeze of fortune, and share with our pa.
irons the &, oos that the genius of trades
provide
Thanking you for post favors and hop
ing continuance Of your custom, we beg
to remain, Respectfully Yours,
THOMPSON Il TABLER,
Genteel Clothisrs, Homrich's old stand.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDING. - Council
met Thursday night. All councilmen
present except Keedy and Houseworth.
Petition of d. III. Stuckey, to be re
lieved of erroneous taxes for 1885, refer
red to Finance Committee. Petition of
Messrs j. Braffman and G.. G.. Boon, to
erect signs, granted, to be erected under
the supervision of street committee.
Petition of Mr., Faulkner, asking that
pipe be extended on South Queen Street,
referred to Water Board, with power
to act. The Mayor was instructed to
notify Mrs. Elizabeth Walters to lay
pavement next to the Boley property.
Ordered that crossing be repaired in
front of Staley property.
j. b. Wilson, Esq. appeared before the
council, and stated his willingness to
lay curb and pavement in front of his
property on the public square, provided
the Grantham pavement was given the
proper grade. Matter referred to chair
man or street committee.
DR.. McSherry moved that the town
be thoroughly cleaned up, and that all
garbage hauled from yards and gardens
placed in the streets, be hauled away by
corporation carts. Carried. Mayor in
structed to issue proclamation at once.
Ordinance 20, relating to obstructng
pavements, and laying debris in the
streets referred to ordinance committee
for reversion.
Petitions of w. j. Lambert, Chas
Tunnel, Williams & Schell, G. A.
Quenzel, Michael Carney, Phillip Smith,
VIM. Rutledge, p. IT, Bailey, Jacob
Scheuss, S. O. Freeze, E. G. Van Val.
kenburg, Albert Quenzel, Phillip Bush,
w. w. Wesphal, James Larkins, Kin
sey Creque, to sell liquor, granted also
the use of three billiard tables given to
w. j. Lambert.
A number of bills passed. Adjourn
ed.
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CHORUS ON .HUSBA NDS.


The bonnets that bloom in the spring,
Tra-la.
Blossom now in the merry sunshine;
And we dolefully groan as we sing,
Tra-lai
At the thought of the outlay they bring,
Tra-lai
But we know it's no use to decline.
And that's what we mean, when in cho-
rus we sing,
ooh confound the bonnets that bloom in
the SPRING.
Tra-la-la-la-al Tra-la-la-la-ai
The bonnets that bloom in the Spring.
The bonnets that bloom in the Spring,
Tra-la!
Are exhibited now in the case,
And your wife wants $40 wing.
Tra-la
A most unattractiye old thingl
Tra-lal
And a whole lot of flowers and lace.
And she says you're real mean, and a
hateful old thing
If you don't buy the bonnet that blooms
in the Spring.
Tra-la-la -la-la-al Tra-la-la-la-la-al
Oh, we do wish there weren't any Spring
---SomcTUiLtc Journal.
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THE MIDNIGHT HORROR.

Group! What father, what mother, does
not tremble at its name. You awake and
find your darling vainly struggling for
breath; the harsh rasping cough strikes
terror to your quivering nerves. Some
membrane is fast cutting off the little ones
breath. Parents, provide yourself with a
bottle of DuLac's "SwIss BALSoM," the
Great Cough Remedy for children, and its
use will cause the croupy cough to loosen,
the dangerous membrane that was form
ing over the windpipe will be cut away,
and in a few moments your child will he
sleeping sweetly by your side. This yalu-
able remedy is sold by A. M. Gilbert. drug
gist, and country dealers, at % and 10
cents.
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--@4zss . ~Gnnn---
THE GENTEEL CLOTHIERS.
4 Guide to BarO0ill Seekers

WITH the opening of new season we
again come before you with stock of
Spring Goods, that will be found in every
departm ent complete and adequate to the
increase in trade, which we hope to earn
by diligent and faithful efforts TO please
you. We are going to offer GU this sea-
son special facilities in the purchasing of
goods, which means, an usuaually large
number of bargains This claim, which
we make at the outset, rests on FACTS,
which we can make apparent to every
body, and we would ask your special at
tention to the following points; 1t is a
well-knOwn fact that the country has ex-
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A TERRIBLE SUFFERER FOR TWEEN
TY YEARS.

DoNGoLA, Uuion Co., H.. April TO- 1888.
Dear My wife has been a victim
of the worse form OF liver disease and CON
stipation of The bowels, 50 that she could
condition about twenty years, during
which time she has tried a dozen doctors
and various remedies, all failing to give
her much relief. purchased a bottle of
"ARoMANNA' and you have no idea what
relief she received from one bottle of the
medicine. 1t has regulated her bowels,
and she can rest better at nights, and
SAYS she feels much better than for the
past twenty years. She would not be
without ''ARoMANA'' in the house for any
thing in the world. 1t is worth its weight
in gold. | would be glad if your medicine
could reach the hands of all afflicted, for
ii is remedy that has been long needed.
JOHN G. CORZIEN.
Sold by A. NJ. Gilbert, Martinsburg, and
country dealers.
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The silent Tongue .

The art of silence, If it be not one of the
fine, is certainly one Of the useful arts. 1t
is an art attained by few. How seldom do
we meet with man who speaks only when
he ought to speak, and says only what he
ought to say! That the Bible enjoins its
attainment is most manifest. 1t com
mands US to make door and a bar for the
mouth. 1t declares that if a man bridleth
not his tongue, his religion is vain. The
attainment OF this art viii enable us to
avoid saying many foolish things. We Of
ten speak without reflection, and, Of con-
sequence, foolish thoughts, or expressions
destitute of thought are uttered. Possess
ed OF the art of silence, we shall not speak
that which should not be spoken. Again,
it will enable us to avoid saying hurtful
things. Since we are placed in the world
to do good, and since the endowment of
speech is one Of our greatest means Of in
fuence, it is most unseemingly for us to
utter tina, which shall do injury. He
whose business it is to root out the tares
should not scatter their seed 1t will en-
able us to govern our feeling and direct
our trains of thought, He who gives ex-
preston to his feelings increases their
strength. He who gives expression to an
ger, for example, increases its power over
him. He who gives utterance to an i'm
proper thought, increases it's number. 1t
will increase our influence with our fellow
men. "a fool uttereth all his mind, but a
wise man keepeth it until afterward -
Gravity and reserve are associated with
wisdom. Even an affected gravity is
sometimes effective-the true art of ST.
lence ever. We can be useful only as we
are influential.
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MARRIED..

March 25th, 1886 at Middleway, by Rev.
II. Brener, Mr.. j. NEWTON CARPER, of
Berkeley county, to Miss ELIZA TRI6Gs, of
Jefferson county.
March, 2Sth 1856 by Elder John Brindle,
Mr.. ABRAHAM DAVIS and Mrs. PRECILLA
TRoUP, both Of Berkeley county.
At the residence the brides parents in
CharlestOwn. on Tuesday morning, March
30th. 1886, by Rev. DR.. A. g. Hopkins, Mr..
EDWARD w. PHILLIPS and Miss HANNAH
l.. DIEHL, daughter of Mr.. Louis Diehl.
We extend our congratulations, and
wish Mrs. Phillips pleasant, happy flu
ture. In this wish her numerous friends
here accord
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'In the spring the young mans fan
cy lightly turns to thoughts of love"
etc, and our Wheeling young men who
are in the habit of flirting are advised
to cut this item out and paste it in their
hats, as it may save them some trouble
and expense. Now listen closely.
Five bilet-douX, six Sunday evening
promenades, seven engagements for
church aud eight ''set ups" constitute
a marriage contract enforceable at law,
in a breach of promise suit. The young
ladies are advised to open a set of books.
- Wheeling Register.
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In Martinsburg, February 14th, 1886, Mr..
CHARLES +. THOMPSON, aged - years, II
months and 20 days. Charestown papers
please copy.
Oh. do not grieye when | am gone,
God knoweth what is best;
| shall be free from sorrow there,
Among the pure and blessed.
And when bright stars their vigil keep
Around my lonely grave,
You come and kneel upon the mound,
Dear friends, oh, do not weepl
Ny spirit will be near thee then,
And God will hear your prayer,
And lead you 10 the pearly gate
And / will meet you there.
Composed by his Mother.
May God watch over the m lther and sis
ter with fathers love and care, and may
they says "Not my will, but Thine, be
DONE"
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SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1886.
,STALWART REPUBLICAN,.

Elsewhere will be found a com
munication signed "Stalwart Re-
publican" relating to the coming
Corporation election. 1t has long
been a question with many of our
citizens as to whether they should
mix up politics in our municipal af-
fairs. We have always been in
clined to the opposite opinion, as we
have State politics bi-ennially, and
National politics every four years.
Our desire is to see the town i'm
prove-grow in population and bust
ness and we would always prefer vo-
ting for enterprising, go-ahead men,
of good habits and practical judg-
ment, for position of such character,
than to espouse the cause of do
nothing, moss-back, on account of
politics. However, our columns are
open to the people, and we believe
it proper at all times to have a fair
expression of opinion.
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GEN. W. II. III. FLICK, the genial
U. s. District Attorney, is in failing
health, and it is feared that he will not
live through his term Of office He is
suffering from dropsical affection
which is assuming dangerous aspect.
This will be sad news to the Generals
numerous friends throughout the State.
--iSt0te Journal.
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THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT

We did not suppose that we would
get on the tender toe of our neigh
Dor of the Statesman, by simply call
ing attention to the fact that the an.
nual assessment would soon be made
and quoted somewhat from the law,
and adding: eve have not yet seen
the instructions forwarded to Asses
sors, but presume they will be very
stringent and as far reaching as pos
sible." The Statesman says this
is calculated to mislead. We denv
the imputation and assert that the
law authorizes Instructions. We also
assert that Notwithstanding the pub
lie meetings and resolutions, and con-
ventions, that Jackson whipped the
democracy into submitting to his
celebrated instructions, and that in
point of intention these instructions
were carried out one year ago. Be
patient, awhile, genial editor, until
we hear from the instructions. If
tobacco license and extra license on
corporations that are also assessed,
is not double taxation, then we are
badly mistaken, and if the farmer
produce, raised on taxedi land, are
not his profits and are different from
the interest on money, then are we
also badly mistaken.
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IT cost 81, 5000 to wash towels in the
House of Representatives last year. 1t
would puzzle the chief statistician of
the census department to tell what pro-
portion of that sum would be required
to pay for the laundrying of the average
printing Office towel that can stand
alone when only six months old.-Free
Press,
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DEAD LETTERs.-Foilowing is list
of letters remaining in the Post'office at
Martinsburg w. v, March 9th, 1885,
and will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office, April 1ot1, if not delivered.
When calling say advertised.
Capt. Buckman, Daniel Bance, ]. w.
Ferguson, J, 5. Johnson, E. Lard, Eli
as Lantz, Clarence Mullen, James Nc
Donald Samuel Rankin, Geo. A. Smith
p. f. Southwlck, Sarah Shaffer, Mrs.
Mary Cunningham. Cards. - Scott
Bowers, G.. F. Collins, Henry 5. Entler,
James Johnson, Annie Phoenix, j. d.
Welsh, Mrs. NJ. l.. Wilhelm.
w, b. COLsTON, p M.
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A coal-cart driver reported to his wife
that he had been discharged To her
inquiries what he had done, he said :
Nothing only to sit in the cart when
the coal was being weighed" "Wife
-"Why, that was no reason for dis
charging you.' Driver-"Yes, it is
the new man weighs seventy-fve pounds
more than l do.N
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Dissolution Notice.

MARTGNsBURG, VIVA, April, l, 1886.
NOTICE is hereby given that the partner
~ ship heretofore existing between j. N
Thatcher and @. j. F. Thatcher. under the
name of J, N. Thatcher & Bro, has this day
been dissolved, by mutual consent, All
parties knowing themselves to be indebt-
ed to the firm will please come forward at
once and settle up. J. N. THATCHER.
G. j. f. THATCHER.
The business will be continued by me at
the old stand, where the books OF the old
firm will be open for settlement. Thanking
our customers for past patronage and solic-
ting share in the future, l am,
Respectfully, j. N. THATCHER.
"A 3-3t
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A CARD.

| take this method to inform my friends
and the public in general, that l have sold
my entire stock of clothing and gents furn-
ishing goods t. Mr.. Thos. Kratz, who will
carry on the business at the old stand.
Thanking you for your past patronage,
bespeak for my successor, Mr.. Thos. Kraft,
a continuance of your favors.
Respectfully,
April LIST, 1886. DAVID WE'LL.
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The Potomac river covered the B. q
o. track at Sir Johns Run with three
feet of water last Thursday. Trains
were detained here for a day, and
a number of passengers occupied the
time in sight seeing.
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Additional Locals.

THE steam excursion boat Lizzie
May, which runs between Falling
Waters and Potomac Isle, is being over
hauled and put in thorough repair for
the coming excursion season.
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The Salvation Army, fifty strong,
headed by band, went up to the
White House, and were received by
the President. They sang two or
three songs, and told the President
that they hoped to be able to save
the country.
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A farmer in Berkeley county, w. Va,
says he has killed in the last ten years,
on his place, 1000 or 1900 dogs, at cost
of $3.50 or $500, and last year he lost 80
sheep by sheep-killing dogs. -Hagerstoacn
Globe.
THE dog part of the above is undoubt-
eddy boast. We would not bet on the
sheep part either.
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Four sister living near Kingston, N.
T., is said to be engaged to marry
four brothers during the merry
month of May.
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Grand Master Workman Powder
ly has issued circular to the
Knights of Labor warning them
against strikes.
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AUCIIoN =

Having too many goods on hand, and to
make roo N for spring arrivals, we will be-
gin an Auction Sale OF Glass, China etc.,
on or about April 9Th, 1886, in the Auc-
ton Room adjoining the Continental Ho-
tel and National Bank. The Public is in !.
vited and especially the Ladies, as they
know what is most wanted at home.
a1-3t, BURKHART s. co.
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FOR MAYOR.

Ed. Independent:
Please announce through the medium of
your paper that Mr.. d. w. Rodrick will
be supported for Mayor of this city by
April End, 1886. MANY VOTERS.
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The total number of hogs packed
in the United States during the year
ending March lst, was IL 1868, 567.
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A hair-cutting match has been ar.
ranged between two noted New York
BARRIERS.
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Baltimore Live Stock Market.
RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK.
Total

Prices ranged on Beeyes, very best .
TO 50 Medium to first, 80 TO 4; Most sales
from TO 81 cts per ID. Sheep 2R@4H
cts Lambs 3@5k cts. Hogs b@5A cts.
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DIED.

sy- Hat rates-npe eents per ttne-foT Obituary No
tlces beyond the usual announcement
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-09-18
THE WHEEL HORSE AGAIN

PHILLIPsBURGs KAN Sept. '86.
ED. HERALD lit appears that the
editor of The Long Island Democrat Co
still biats. / do not know why this i'll
legitimate offspring of a few sOreheads
should take so much stock in my car
didacy, unless it is that a am better
looking than its editor. That paper
says In its last issue that the editor was
s-begui!ed in collision with that old war
horse, Charles Dickey, and the only
thing that saved our scalp was the fall
ure TO be recognized by the man who
thrOttled the rebellion. Mr.. Dickey
will suck every teat in Phillips county
If we can hold the animals by the
horns" Now Mr.. Democrat man you
have a record up in Nebraska, that
would pUt any man to shame you have
made record and you do not belong
to any party-you might be termed a
mixture, half horse and half alligator.
You have way of sucking every per
son that takes your filthy paper out of
clean dollar. Your friends claim for
you that you are for the present run
ming under the head OF democrat
are you a democrat? L announced my
self as the old Republican Wheel Horse
that helped organize the Republican
party. I said nothing in regard to war
or rebellion in my announcement.
am proud of my Repubhcanism-that
my head was level and held up for free
dom and not stoOp SO low as the editor
of the Democrat. viii say that 1 en-
listed in 1861 and served three years
and two months IN the service of our
country. claim nothing Tor that. I
thought it was every mans duty to
help put down the rebellion. But I do
claim have a right to ask the RepUb-
leans for their assistance for the office
of Probate Judge. 1 claim this on the
grounds that l helped organize the Re
publican party, the party that helped
every citizen to 100 acres Of land and
the party that protected the poor labor
inc men and mechanics in q protective
tariff and knocked free trade into a
cooked hat, and the party that built up
free schools and helped save the union
from the yoke of slavery. L have great
respect for the opinions of a Republi-
can, and some for an honest Democrat,
but for q mug-wump, anything to suck
q dollar, not any WHEEL-HORsE.