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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

WORTH INVESTIGATING - On the
farm of James Carson, short distance
from Mercersburg, there are plenty of
signs of the existence of an extensive
cave. Large sinkholes are found close
together comparatively and along the
banks of the creek there is an opening
in some large rocks that has for many
year been the refuge of hunted foxes.
The formation Of the limestone land is
much similar to that around Luray and
old residents of the neighborhood con-
fidently affirm that large cavern exists
there. Judging from above-ground in
dications the cavern must be a mile in
length and of breadth almost impossi-
BILE to guess at. The cave has been
known of for many years but as stones
have been dumped in the sinkholes and
the ground entrance is so small there
has never been any attempt to explore
t.-ChamberSbarg Repository.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

ONE hundred and eighty-one bags of
the mail that went down with the Ore
gon were recovered on Tuesday of last
week. The letter mail was found to be
in pretty fair shape, and about three
fourths of the newspaper mail was in
condition for distributing. A bag of
newspaper mail was also received at the
New York Post Office that had been
picked up on June at Cape Hatteras,
400 miles from where the Oregon went
down.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
Personal


Judge Hoge was in town on Monday.
Mr.. Edward Colston, of Cincinnati,
spent several days here last week.
Master Willie Schlotterbeck, of Hag-
erstown, is the guest of Albert Quen-
eel.
Mr. Samuel Rosenbush, Of Balti-
more, is visiting his SOD, Mr.. r.. Rosen
bush, of this city.
Mr.. John II. feathers, of Louisville,
KY, is visiting the family of Mr. Thos.
Kratz, in this city.
Hon. Thos. b. Kennedy, of Cham
bersburg, President of the C. V. r.. r.
Co., and Hon. Holmes Conrad, Of Win
chester, were the guests of Judge G. j.
Faulkner, at Boydville, on Wednesday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THIS rs A BOUT THE SIZE OF IT.
The Lancaster pa Iptelligencer says
"After you get on your ear and make
up your mind to stop your paper to make
the editor feel Inundated just poke
your finger into water and then pull it
out and look for the hole. Then you
will know how sadly you are missed.
The man who thinks a paper cannot
survive.without his support ought to go
off and stay awhile. When he comes
back he will find half of his friends did
not care a cent, and the world at large
didn't keep any account of his move
ments whatever. You will probably
find something in yonr home paper you
cannot endorse. Even the Bible is
rather plain and hits some hard licks.--
If you were to stop your paper and call
the editor all sorts of ugly names, the
paper would still be published, And
what is more, you will sneak around and
borrow copy of it every day"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

WE see no reason why the farmer
should not have as finely arranged and
well kept lawn as the village banker or
merchant. There are many days In the
spring when a few hours time employed
in properly grading and seeding the
yard would not be missed from farm
work. Lawn mowers are now within
the reach of every farmers purse, and
if carefully handled need no repairing
for years. Two or three hours each
week with the lawn mower will keep
the grass on an ordinary farm house
lawn well trimmed, and with little
taste and small expense evergreens and
shrubbery could be so arranged as to
make the exterior OF the house very at
tractive, Hard work should not be
allowed to drive away care and thought
for the beautiful surroundings of home
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
ConGLTTG-
SAM'L ii. MAC films GREAT
-HTPP0LYMPTAD Snow.

The Largest 10 CENT SHOW on earth,
win exhibit al Martinsburg one week,
Commencing MONDAY, JULY rs.
Organized to elevate and refine Americas
fayorite amusement and presenting d pro-
gramme Of new and brilliant features. The
reputation oil this splendid amusement or
ganizatian is so favcrably known through
out the length and breadthof the land.that
70 speak Gifts rare merits Is auseless task.
Suffice i to say, that while this year ii Is
more than double us former vastness iii all
departments. The price Of admission has
been reduced enc hundred per cent, and
you VIII see more FOR Zoe than yen have
ever seen before for zoe The mammoth
canvass has seating capacity oe 1000,
and the manager cordially invites the la
dies and children. There viii be polite
ushers in attendance TO look after their
welfare. \ strictly moral show and one
that never fails to amNse and instruct.
Two exhibitiona daily, afternoon and
night. Admission 10 CENTS tnrevery one.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
THE Shenandoah Normal College, at

THE Shenandoah Normal College, at
Middletown, Va, is one of the best and
cheapest schools in the State. $4,000 in
advance will pay for Tuition, Board,
Room Rent, including Light and Fuel,
for the Fall Term of ten weeks, begin
ming August 31st. Teachers can make
arrangements to attend, and pay a part
of the expenses the coming winter.
$125. 100 in advance will pay for Tuition,
Board, Room Rent, including Light and
Fuel, for the school term of forty-fve
weeks. For particulars, write the Prin-
cipal, G.. w. HoENsHEL. jy17 At
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

A NEW POTATO PEsT.-A new po-
tato pest is reported to have made it's
appearance in the vicinity of Sharps-
burg, this county. 1t is bug slightly
smaller than the lady bug and oper-
ates by cutting the vine either at or i'm
mediately under the surface of the
ground, 1t does not disturb old plants
as much as young ones. One gentle
man thinks that fully one-third of his
promising crop of potatoes has already
been destroyed. -Haqersto,on Globe
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CrOcEer7jsUure.

If you want crockeryware, such as
farmers use for the dairy and other pur-
poses, flower pots, stove pipe pots ETC.,
you will please call on X. ID. BOYER,
King street, two doors below 81. Clair
Hotel, where you can be Accommodated at
reasonable prices, and satisfaction guaran-
teed. We are manufacturing the same
and hope the public will encourage a
home enterprise. m29-tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

On THE RoAD.-Friend Jacob A.
Chapman is now representing Biedler
Bros. & Co., produce Commission Mer-
chants, and wholesale grocers, of Balti-
more, Md, and reports trade tolerably
good Jake understands selling goods,
and will make the firm an A No. / man.
Our merchants should deal literally
with him. See ad. of house in another
column.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

Ho FOR HANCOCK, The Martins.
burg Base Ball Club leave to-day 1or
Hancock to play the club OF that city.
We believe the home club viii play a
good game, although the catcher is in q
pretty crippled condition.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

ANOTHER POSTAL CONVENIENCE.
The new stamped letter sheet soon to
be issued by the Postoaice Department
promises to be great convenience to
the public. 1t is a letter-sheet and en-
velope combined, a perforated line run
ming around the sheet, with the narrow
spaces outside overspread with muci-
lage, so that the sheet may be folded
and securely fastened. The letter when
ready for mailing resembles the style in
use before envelopes were invented.
This the Government stamps in loose
sheets and collectively in pads, and it
will be put on sale soon at some of the
leading postofices throughout the
country as il can DO produced at q
very low figure, and affords the same
security that an envelope does, it is ex-
pected TO take the place, to a consider
able extent, OF the postal card.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

PICKING UP.-Clerk Doll informs us
that three marriage licenses were taken
out this week land six within the month.
This speaks well for the boys and all
the young ladies look more satisfied
This will be pleasant news also to Capt.
Colston. 1t shows the young men are
awakening at last.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

PEL'S Hand made Ladies Kid, Straight
Grain, goat and kid foxed Button Boots
are perfectly easy to the foot, and combine
beauty, comfort and durability. Every
lady should try them. Sold only by
GETTINGER 81 HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THE Parkersburg State Journal last
Monday, with commendable enterprise,
issued large four-pag trade-edition
devoted entirely to the business and en-
terprises of Parkersburg and Wood
county. Such push must be appreciat-
ed by that city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THE report has been started that Mr.. w.
L. Jones, our jeweler, is going to leave
Martinsburg. He desires us to say most
emphaticdlly, that it is not SOL Mr.. Jones
moreover says he will stay if he has to
break stone for living and work all night
to make good the guarantees on watches
sold in the past and now selling.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

MRS. J. M. HALL, of Tolono, ILL.,, had
hen that laid two eggs a day. The
hen was killed this week, and out of
curiosity an anatomical examination
was made, which revealed the fact that
the hen had two egg sacks, each con-
tanning fully matured egg which
would have been laid that day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THE Gazette says that Mr.. Harry
Smith, whilst in Philadelphia last
month, made mash on young lady
of forty-two summers and one glass eye.
What strange creatures one sees when
he has no gun with him. Harry says
Martin was asleep, and dreampt no saw
the wonder referred to. Perhaps both
are jealous.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
.NEW STORE.

BUrrERIoks PATTERNS. We have TAX
en- The agency for the above named popular
patterns and viii always keep on hand q
full stock Of the latest styles. When you
come to town call and get fashion sheet
free. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
GRANT PITZER. .~..."..LocaI Editor.
WEEDS hold high carnival.

A COLD wave is coming this way
WEATHER cooler. Several nice rains
this week.
THE newest walk is between wrig-
gle and glide.
PLEASE send in the personal of your
visiting friend or relative.
PEACHES are coming into market.
Also early apples and corn.
WAIT for the Mechanics Band excur-
sion to PEG Mar, August 21st.
A SPECIAL term of County Court
will be held on Tuesday next.
A GREAT many scorpions are found
in bunches Of bananas this year.
Blackberry trains are now in motion
from the mountains towards town.
DON'T forget the M. E. Sunday
School picnic to Mont Alto on July 9th
DID you see a. L. Martins illuminat
ed wagon in the square Tuesday night?
You may dodge an elephant but you
can't get away from the pestiferous
tiy.
JUDGE FAULKNER talks of holding
a special term of court about the last Of
this month.
THE time for preacher 'svacations and
closing churches for the summer is APP
preaching.
REV. ROBERTSON, of the Baptist
church has an exceptionally vigorous
Bible class.
JUDGE FAULKNER's new residence
is nearly completed, and presents very
handsome appearance.
THE First National Bank of Green
castle has declared q semi-annual divi-
dend of three per cent.
THE Grangers' picnic will commence
at Williams Grove Monday Aug. 18th,
and continue one week.
Ex-PREsIDENT Arthur is at New
London and looks as though he meant
to live for many years yet
THE Baptist picnic to the Ferry on
Wednesday was well attended, consider
ing the inclement weather.
A MAN may fall in love dozen times,
but it is a question whether he ever sus-
tains any permanent injury.
BACKWARD, turn backward, Oh,
Time in thy fight" as the man said
who had little note to meet.
A NEW awning has been placed in
front of the Eagle Hotel, on Queen
street. r. A. Blondel did the work.
THE Hod Carriers Association of
Harrisburgwill have their annual picnic
at Mont Alto park on Monday July Goth.
THE Chambersburg VALLEY Spirit has
entered on it's fortieth year. The Spir-
1t is bright, and ably managed paper.
MR.. GRAFTON DARBY is lying i'll in
very precarious condition at his home
on Race street. We trust he may re-
cover.
THE bank of cinders at the B. &. O..
Shops has almost blockaded Tuscarora's
branch in Spring Grove, Look it up,
city fathers.
THE chair factory has all the work 1T
can attend to, and is building up a
splendid trade. Infant minds alone can
see infant enterprises.
AS many of our sporting people as
possible should go along with the Mar
tinsburg Base Ball Club to Hancock
this morning. Train leaves 1905.
EXCURSIONS from Washington to
Pen Mar, over the Baltimore and Ohio
and Western Maryland railroads, will
be run every Tuesday during July and
August.
A SHOWER of fish from one to two
inches long fell in Winchester Tuesday
during storm. Many were preserved
and are on exhibition, attracting much
attention.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

FINE Feather Busters, whisk brooms,
blackipg brushes, and other goods Of a
similar nature, always on hand at
FOUTS drug store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THE west now comes to the front
with numerous cases of poisoning BY
ice-cream. The young ladies here like
ice-crean too much to allow the young
men to make capital Of the above.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THE Excursion to Luray Caverns
and Natural Bridge, on July 18th, viii
be an exceedingly enjoyable one. The
excursion tickets will be sold at all sta
tions on the c. v. r. II. at very low
rates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

Our genial townsniaH and able Z.
S. District Attorney for this State, Gen..
Flick, with some friends, took couple
Of days outing bass Ilshing, the past
week. We failed to receive either an
invitation or 4 mess OF bass. Why Is
this thus ?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THERE is much gossip about Jones' auc-
ton of Watches, Jewelry and Silverware;
but he keeps it up and says he is determin-
ed to do'so until his present large stock is
reduced. Go and buy while goods sell for
nothing
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
We Would like 10 See

Wingless flies.
A pleasant summer.
Cats chained at night
Girls who help mother.
Cows keep on the commons.
Money in better circulation.
The chair factory still buster.
The bicycle club here flourish.
j. N. Thatcher in blue overalis.
The English sparrow exterminated
People stick to their own business.
Roasting-ears at 10 cents per dozen.
Congress do something, or, adjourn
The Union veterns get their pensions.
Billy Malone and Riddleberger fight.
Order kept on our streets after sun
set.
The baltimore Baseball CLUB give
up the ghost.
Fishermen tell the true sizes of the
fish they catch
The laboring man enjoying happiness
and competence.
Local news handed in at this Office by
Thursday morning.
Cleveland's vetoes of the pension bills
in "innocuous desuetude."
Young men with thoughts for moral
and intellectual improvement.
A politician talk sensibly when ar
guing the great questions Of the day.
The b. 81 o. r.. r.. assisted by the
government in its early mail enterprise.
The West Virginia Democrat show
some sense in debating the tariff ques-
ton.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

WE understand that MIR. James Dai-
ley raised SO bushels Of wheat to the
acre. upon Mr.. Bauchman IS Slate farm.
This in an extraordinary yield for such
land, without fertilizer or manure.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

IT is entirely unfair for man TO
sneer at q woman's inability to under
stand a base ball game until he has
proven his own ability to grapple with
the mysteries of crazy quilt social
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

If yon go to Jones' auctions, Colonel
Rutherford viii entertain you. He is
splendid talker and besides will make ele-
CANT bargains.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

ITCH, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
of every kind cured in 30 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by John
Lee Fout.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

THE Largest and Handsomest Assert
ment Of Jewelry ever in Martinsburg has
just been received at HYDE's established
Jewelry store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

Ii you don't like to go to an auction,
W. L. Jones Will sell you goods between
times AT AUCTION PRICES.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
Tor sale.

A Mare, with colt two months old, safe
for family use, driving or riding Also 4
Vehicle, suitable for family or farmers
use Apply at this office
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
T.4YLOR'S MACKINA WS.
THE BEST CHILL MEDICINE.

SALISBURY, Mp, Aug. 1884.
Dear Sir:-I had the ague and chills and
fever for six months, had taken several
different medicines, put none done me any
good Through the Recommendation of 4
friend was induced ii tFs & BONANZA
used one bottle ard have not had chill
since. JOHN PARSONS.
SALISBURY, Mn, May Is, 1885.
Dear Sir.-I WAS cured Of Dyspepsia BY
using two bottles III '-ARoMANNA.p
NARY HEARN.
BERT Martinsbarg, ana country dealers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

DON'T you know that SMALL y co
can furnish Doors Frames and Doors,
Window Frames, Sesl snd Shutters,
Brackets and Balustrades sawed or turn.
ed-mouldings Of all kinds Slate roof
ing done to order, from 5000 per square
and upwards. Call on them at the old
planning mill, foot Of Maple Avenue near
B. & O. Freight Depot.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
lponde'9tE Baggaias 1T
THOMPSON q TABL Frs.

lvfonde1gstE Buyguins 1T
THOMPSON & TABLERS.
100 Summer vests, at 70 cts.
100 Pair of Summer pants, ut 80
200 Summer coats, from rs 10 SO 4
The largest line Of Seersueker coats ard
vests ever shown Ia this city largest
stock on hand, will be closed out at low
prices, Now is the opportunity to secure
bargains. Call early before the assorL-
mentis broken. Also full line Of Sum.
mer Neckwear, very cheap Our stock
ofsuits for Men, Youths Boys and Chill.
dren. are well assorted. Big drive in this
department is now being offered. They
must go. They will go; and they are go
ing and you can save at least 20 per cent.
by purchasing from
THOMPSON 4 TABLER
GENTEEL CLoTHrERs,-
Homrich's Old Stand, 80 Queea St.
N. B.--Remember cur now neckwear.
New goods received daily.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

SECRETARY of State Walker has is
sued a certificate of incorporation to the
Emmer Telephone Company Of West
Virginia, for the purpose of construct
ing telephone line or lines in and from
Charlestown to any point in Jefferson
county aud 10 connect with other tele-
phone lines in the States of Virginia
and Maryland. The principal place of
business to be at Charlestown and the
charter to expire the Goth day of June,
1886. $3.50 have been subscribed and
$25 paid in. The subscribed shares are
$50 each and held as follows Gustave
Brown, John Porterfield, Forrest w.
Brown and Frank Beckwith, all of
Charlestown, one share each.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

TIE 9Th weekly concert by the City
Band, which was given on Tuesday
night, was most enjoyable one, and
was listened TO with delight by large
number of musie-loving people who had
gathered to hear it. Their next concert
win be given next Tuesday night, and
the program, which is given below, is
doubtless the hest they have yet an
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

Ftltltf NA IT.
MaTch-Gen. Merritt. Luscomb
Overture--"Le Diademe" Herman
Waltz ssLes Cieehes De C0rne-
vile" from opera chimes of
Normandy,'' Planquette
Grand selection from opera
sIl Troyatore,n Verdi
Gayotte--"S Secret Love- Resch
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-22

raising colts each year is not good
plan, If they are entitled to good
treatment for their past services they
would be INDUCED in unproductlye-
ness. 1t is not good policy to turn
out annually from WORKOUT dams
colts 10 keep up the supply Of common
farm stock. 1t may be said that it is
not profitable to keep unproductive
stock on the farm year after year.
That is true. Then the proper course
te pursue is to turn off the stock before
II becomes so far worn out as 10 be I'M
salable, and by means of young hors-
es raised on the farm, or purchased,
as may be most convenient, TO keep
the working teams intact. II it is
profitable to raise colts 1t is doubly
profitable to raise none bat the best.
Such can be raised only by the use of
sire and dam in the best physical con-
dition. There are too many stations
aud too many mares kept in use that
possess none of the requisites that tend
to the production of the best stock.
Stations of this class are frequently
employed simply because their SER
vices may be obtained cheaply. Thus
is perpetuated on farms throughout
the country the worst scrub horses
possible. With the facilities now OBJ
tainable in every community no rea-
son exists why the farmers of the
country should not in time own and
drive as fine stock for working and
carriage purposes as are found in the
cities 1t will require good judgment,
patience and care to produce such
stock, but in the end it will pay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-01-22

larry from the pay car. The junction
at which these men were EMPLOYED is
merely crossing out on the prairie.
There Is no house there besides the
targetnan's shanty, and, few rods
away his humble dwelling. Afew
weeks ago it was accidentally discoy-
cred that for four years o9e man has
drawn two mems pay, and that the
new man who was hired four years
ago never existed, save in The imssin-
alton OF the man who pretended to
hire him. For four years he hiss liy-
ed In that little shauty, night and
day. Not ten hours in all that time
has he been farther from the crossing
than the little frame house where he
ate his meals. TSenty four hours a
day and SOS days a year he has been
on the lookout for approaching Loco
motive headlights and smokestscks.
OF course he could not have done
such service as this without assistance
but all the assistance he had was that
OF an automatic signal rissed up by
himself during few of his many
leisure hours. Stretching an old
piece of telegraph wire half a mile up
the track in each direction. he drew it
taut and affixed a connecting trigger
to the surface of the rail, so that the
wheels of every approaching engine
would pull the wire and drop an old
hat into his face as he slept in the
shanty. By this means he was en-
abled to secure plenty of sleep be
tween trains, and at the same time
be sure of being awake aud on duty
whenever needed. Every pay day he
presented at the car not only his own
order, but that of the imaginary
night targetman, properly Endorsed,
and thus received the pay for two
mems work. This story is told upon
the authority of an official of the in.
terested company, who adds that the
question now is whether the man
shall be compelled to give up one OF
his salaries or be permitted to continue
his little scheme. 1t is admitted tina;
his duties have always been faithfully
| performed.