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The Thrift of the ChiDaman

A gentleman who was engaged
for years in searching Chinese steam
ers states that he often saw a China
man land at the dock in San Fran
cisco, with nothing in the world in
the shape Of capital, except a fishing
net. In about month the same
Chinaman would appear as a shipper
Of from three to ten tons Of fish. He
had associated himself with four or
five others; they had secured a sec
ond hand boat and gone TO work.
In few months he was not only a
shipper, but an importer, receiving
large lots of rice, sugar, dried fowls,
and other articles Of Chinese food, as
well as clothing-Chicago Herald.
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THE following resolutions Of respect and
character were passed by the Beard Of
Education atits last meeting, May 4th;
WHEREAS, After a service Of ten years,
Mr.. j II. Clifford hes concluded to resign
bis position as principal Of the eolored
school Of Martinsburg, therefore, be it
ReSotUed, That we recognize in his past
service, faithfulness, care and energy, and
that we have always found him at his post
Of duty, laboring for the intellectual and
moral advancement of his pupils.
ResotUed, That in his resignation the
school has lost an efficient head and the
Board and citizens San upright, painstaking
teacher.
spread upon the minutes Of the Board.
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SENTIMENTS OF A LADY AT STEEL
TON, PA.
srEELToN, PA, April Is. 1S8l

Dear Sir:-lt gives me great pleasure
to tell you what Ioldstein's "Aromanna"
done for me, Two years ago | was so re-
duced in flesh and languid from dyspepsia
my household duties, in fact / was IN such
a condition that life was almost burden
to me. Had to live on such low diet that
could get no strength. 1 called at j. NJ.
Hess drug store, in Steelton. and Mr.. Hess
recommended "Aromanna." | tried it and
the result is: | am restored to good health,
and able TO do all my own work Thanks
10 .'Aromanna.' MARY G. STAUB.
Sold by a. NJ. Gilbert, Martlnsburg, and
country dealers at 25 and 70 cents.
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Struck by The Locomotive

Fort WAYNE, IND, May 9-As
John Wymer,a young farmer with his
wife and two children, were cross
ing the railroad near Inwood to-day
their carriage was struck by loco
motive. Both horses were killed
instantly, as was Wymer and his
oldest child. His wife and other
child escaped instant death, but are
suffering inconceiyably and cannot
recover, They were mangled so as
to make their form almost unrecog-
nizable, and presented q sickening
appearance.
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John Long, an old colored man,
who died at Milford, O., last Mon
day, was said to be 1870 years old.
He was born, rs he claimed, April
u, 1867, on the "Brandon Seat"
plantation, on the James River, Vir-
ginia. He attended the funeral of
George Washington, driving the
carriage of his master, Major Bird
at which time he caught q cold that
settled in his breast, and declining
to wear liver pad, or to take kid
ney wort, he died last Monday in
great agony.
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STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY -
The Executive Committee of the Mary
land State Agricultural and Mechanical
Association has determined to hold an
exhibition the coming fall, from the
18th to the 25th of September It is
stated that several county fair associ-
ations will cooperate with the State
Society at that time, SO that the exhi-
bition will no doubt be a good one
Journal.
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"THE Frederict citizen says that
Frederick City can boast of more
idle darkies than any city Of its size
in the country" The explanation
would probably be that the idlers
are living in the hope of another cpl
demic OF So bills such as prevailed
in Old Frederick when the. Demo
Gratis carried it at the last election
Baltic. Heraldn.
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"If our people are wise, they will
rebel in each county against the prol
fessional managers of local politics,
and, for once, elect to the Legislature
men who viii represent the general
public instead OF a clique. y Vest
Virginia Democrat.
Say, Bro. Colston, did you know
that the aforesaid was out Better
take him in at once, or look out for
cold, cold weather,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

THE MEDAL CONTEST. The gold
medal presented TO the Parthenon Lit
erary Society, of Morgantown, by Hon.
w. s. Henshaw, of this city, deceased,
for the besO original grafton, was con
tested for in the Chapel Hall, at Nor
gantown, by three Of its members. The
judges were Hon. G. W. Lynch, Judge
A. j. Fleming and Hon. G. l.. Smith.
The contestants were Messrs. r. A..
Armstrong, Of Upshur county, subject,
Necessity of Higher Education for
Young Ladies in West Virginia." d.
L. Jamison, of Marion county, "Famo
and Votartt EST. J. Rector, of Wood
county, "out OF Ruins" The prize was
awarded to Mr.. ArmStrong.
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CmoAGo's brave policemen certain
ly deserved well Of their fellow-c iti-
zens, and it is gratifying to know
that tho fund for the support of those
who were disabled and the families
Of those killed in the desperate bat
ties with the Anarchist mob amounts
now to nearly seventy FIVE thousand
dollars.
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COUNCIL PRoCEEDINGS.-Coun met
in regular session Thursday night, May
18th. Present, Mayor Lambert, and all
councilmen.
Chairman building committee reported
building on West Martin street, occupied
by Mr.. Geo. Wysong, and belonging to
Mr.. Shut, Of Baltimore, in a DANCE rous
condition. Report adopted. and instruc-
tons given to notify Mr.. Shut ofsame
Cost and necessity was asked of putting
in Sewer pipe on North Queen street. Re
ceiyed and adopted and cost estimated al
$500.
Street committee reported work fayora
BILE and in good condition. Report was
received and adopted, and proper instruc-
tion ordered TO he given in regard to same
Sergeant Wilen, repor ted that he hao
rented lot at water works To John w
Martin, for the amount asked for. Re
| ceiYed.
Mayor Lambert reported request of gen
! tleman in 9th Ward to put wooden pump
! on the Northeast of High street. Receiv
! ed and Mr.. Linthicum orderd to contract
! with Mr.. Powell for same.
a number of bills were read and order
! cd passed.
The boards covering ditch near NJ A
! Snodgrass' store, on North Queen street
was reported to be in a dilapidated cOndi-
! ton Instructions were given to have j
| temporarily fixed until council could gel
estimate of same.
| Books ordered to be closed on SATURDAY.
night, May 18th. Adjourned to meet May
25th.
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They have report in Hardy
county, that Pancakes Indian skel-
eton discovery revealed q 40 acre
burial ground, thirty skeletons ex-
posed and strings of beads in the
possession of many Hardy people.
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DROWNED NEAR HARPER 'sFEKRY.
Amos Cosgrove, a young man aged
about twenty three years, attempted %
cross the Potomac river Sunday morn
ing at the Two Lock, above Harper's
Ferry. The river being very high and
a great deal of drift passing down, the
skiff was capsized and Cosgrove droTn-
ed. He was employed in the Limestone
quarries on the Virginia side just OPP
posite, and in order to save himself
walk of few miles, he attempted to
cross the river thereby losing his life
His brother was killed on The cars about
year ago at Berlin, Frederick county.
This makes the third person drowned
within the past two months in this vi
entity. -HagerStol0Ye Globe.
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now TO SAVE MONEY.
FIvE POINTS, Y. j., Feb. -.

FIVE POINTS, n, j., Feb. II, 1856.
Dear SiI:-I cheerfully add my testimo-
nv as TO the merits and value of your
"Aromanna." l think it is one of the best
medicines in use, and don't like to be with
out it. | am satisfied thatlt has saved doc
tors bills in my family. If am bilious or
have the sick headache or dyspepsia which
used TO trouble me much, "Aromanna' is
my remedy for them all. J. S. SKINNER.
Sold by A. NJ. Gilbert, Martinsburg, and
country dealers at - and IS cents.
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TORNADO ravages in the West are

TORNADO ravages in the West are
so full of horror, ordinarily, as to ex-
cite only the common place commits
erations which cold world feels for
the calamities of people, but where a
disaster like that which fell on Kan
sas City happens, it is well calculated
to excite the deepest sympathy of the
Nation for the sufferers.
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Fatally Stabbed.

BRANDoNvILLE, w. VA, May1l.-
Sunday evening Charles Latael q
shoemaker, killed John Seib, sad
dlemaker, by stabbing him through
the heart. The cause of the affray
is not known.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

HERR Mosr has been arrested. The
law should deal with him with rigor.
Blatant, blood-thirsty anarchists may
flourish elsewhere, but the soil of
America never can bear such noxious,
poisonous cumbrances. Down with
Herr Most, and his equally violent
crew
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al the ctOthtHg Q0eTe6 on
the counters Of 1homp-
son d TadteT.
ONE is struck with the beautiful dis
play Of handsome, stylish goods found at
our store, and find it a pleasure to pur-
chase from so many patterns and styles
Everything that can please the most fas-
tidious heart, is found in our stock. Do
you wanta nice Norfolk suit? Do you
want beautiful light suit? Do you want
a nobby Cutaway or Superb Prince Al.
bert? Do you want a nice Fashionable
Hat2 Just drop in to see us. We are
satisfied you will notice the difference be-
tween our nicely finished garments and
the rotten-stitched goods Of our competi-
tors. In Gents Furnishing Goods, we
cannot be equalled. Handsome eckwear
abounds. Why, we have Just received
beautiful line Of Satteen-lined neckwear,
embracing the latest imported styles,
such as "Mikado" Puffs and Scarfs Re
dueed to Is cts, piece. Also ministers
Long-eut Alpaca coats s specially
Doa't spend your money these hard times,
for worthless, inferior goods, but come
aud buy from us, whose garments are
warranted ard superior in make, finish
ard ability to any in town. Every
thing usually found Ia a Gents Furnish
ing Line, can be found in our show cases
and on our courters Call at once, and
save money, andawesr comfortable, sty-
lish clothing. No trouble to show goods
THOMPSON q TABLER
--GENTEEL CLoTuIERs,-
Homrieh's Old Stand, Sc Queen St
N. B.-Remember our new neckwesr
New goods received daily.
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GERONIMO, the murderous Indian
Chief, has been committing fresh de-
predations and murders in Arizona.
Prompt action on the part of the
troops in pursuit, will bring this old
rascal to punishment
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ANOTHER Presidential message on
the labor question may be looked for
some time in June. The dressmakers
Of Albany threaten to boycott Miss
Folsom because she bought her trous
seau in Paris.
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CONFERENCE.-THE Western Con-
ference of Maryland Synod met in st.
Johns Lutheran Church, at this place,
on the 10th inst, The following named
ministers were present. Revs. T. w.
Dosh, d. D.; S. w. Owen; p. Bergs-
tresser, D. D.; E. Ii. Delk, F. w. Con
rad, d. D.; d. s. Lentz; V. Miller; Prof.
G. l.. Keedy; E. II. Jones; F. Klnefel
ter; X. J. Richardson and II. G. Hol
land, Program Monday 10th, s p. m.
Sermon by Rev. 5. w. Owen. Tues
day 18th, 8 a. M, Conference session
II a. m.-Question; why are there not
more conversions under our ordinary
preaching Discussion opened by Rev.
X. j. Richardson. Up. M, Conference
session. 4p. m.-Question: Chow may
an increased religious interest be reviv-
ed in all our churches 2" Discussion
opened by Rev. T. w. Dosh. 5 p. M,
Devotional Services. Address-"Per-
sonal Conservation, by Rev. V. Miller.
s p. M, Sermon to the young, Rev. e.
II. Delk. Wednesday 18th, 8 a. M,
Conference session. 10a m, Discus
sion; THE Great Commission" Mark
Is; 15-Its claims upon the settled min
istry. Opened by Rev. d. S. Lentz.
p. M, Conference session. 8 p. M
Popular lecture. 1.-THE highest style of
man, Rev. =. Bergstresser, d. d.
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SEVERE storms have swept the
country during the past week. At
Kansas City, last Monday, 20 persons
were killed by a dreadful wind and
rain storm, and considerable proper
ty destroyed.
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Turkey does not seem to be spoil
ing for fight, as much as she was.
It's q poor Turkey, though, that
hasn't any Greece. "-Statesman.
THAT is so. But what about Tur-
key when Greece is hot and getting
hotter.
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Premiums For the Ladies'.

500 LOVELY and fragrant flowers now
at our store for distribution to any lady
purchasing one dollars worth OF goods
consisting Of Geraniums, Fuchias, Daisies,
Roses. Scarlet Sage, Yerbenas ETC., etc
G. P. HERRING 81 co.
Cor, Queen and Martin SITS.
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There are 283 prisoners in the
penitentiary at Moundsvilie, of
whom 27l are males and II females.
OF the males about twenty are on
the sick list. The broom factory
turns out 140 dozen q day, and
about 10 dozen whips are made per
day in the whip factory.
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IT strikes MS that one of the best
pieces of legislation which could hap
pen in this State, would be the re.
codifcation of its laws The present
channels for obtaining information in
this line are considerably clogged
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MEXICO is attracting the Chinese.
With mormons going toward the
halls of the Montezumas and mongols
following after, Mexico may be made
n great country in time.
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AcooRDI0a to Mr.. Powderly, the
best strike is tho one that doesn't
strike, and the best boycott is the
boycotted BOYCOTT.
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There is shaft in Chicago Gem
etery erected by widow over her
husbands grave which cost about
$3.50, and which the poor woman is
gradually paying for out of her earn
ings at the wash-tub.
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TIE two Samuols arc stirring up
the good people Of Baltimore. Re
demption and slang work well to
gether.
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Mr.. PETERS, of Atlanta, Ga, sells
Angora kids from $50 to $50 each
This is q great deal Of money for a
little butter
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ITCH, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
of every kind cured in 80 minutes by
Wooltord's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other, This never fails. Sold by John
Lee Fout.
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MARRIED.

Near Mount Carmel, May 9th, 1886. by
Rev. II. J.. Wilson, GEORGE ii. DEHAVEN
to Miss SARAH \, SHADE, all Of Berkeley
county.
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ROSES. ROSES

500 ROSES to be given away to every
lady purchasing one dollars worth of
goods at our store.
G. p. HERRING & co.
Popular Cash House.
Cor. Queen and Martin SITS.
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SATURDAY, MAY is, 1886.


THE Ohio State Republican Con
yention viii be held on Wednesday,
the 25th day - August
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Additional Locals.

Miss Rosa Striker, Of Winchester, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. VIM. Hout,
OF this city.
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DON'T you know that SMALL s. co.

DON'T you know that SMALL s. co.
IAN furnish Doors. Frames and Doors,
Window Frames, Sssh and 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. Il 0. Freight Depot.
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NEW STORE.

JUST OPENED! f. c. MILES, No. 81
East Martin street, near B. & 0. Depot,
has a full line Of groceries and provisions.
Call and examine his stock and be convin-
ced that he sells as cheap as the cheapest
a24 3m
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DIED.

So Hay rsfe9-fee cents per Hne--}oY Obituary No
tees beyond The usual announcement
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IT REST.

Selected on the death of ELIZA c. VAN
METER, who died April 10th, 1886.
"Gone to her rest, whore the wild flowers
bloom.
sweetly she's sleeping in yon silent tomb,
Where angels and stars their low yigils
Ger the spot where Liza doth peacefully
sleep.
Gone from our gaze, the dear one we loved
To bloom far more fair in gardens above:
To dwell there with angels in heavenly
light,
Where pain never comes, the dear one to
blight.
Gone from our side, in heaven to dwell,
Where never is breathed the sad word fare
well.
Adieu to the ear is a sound never heard
Never is whispered the sad parting word.
Gone from our sight, to sleep meath the
sod.
Her spirit to dwell with the angels Of God.
All, yes! she has crossed deaths mystic
tide,
Rejoicing and safe on the other side.
Gone, gone from earth to that peaceful
shore,
Where we hope to meet dear Liza once
more;
TO dwell in regions of bliss
o, earth has no joys that can equal this"
From loving sister, NJ. A. v,
White Plain s G.
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AT her home in this city, May 9th, 1856.
after alingering illness from consumption'
CLARA, daughter of John and Ellen Dunn,
aged 26 years.
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Against Politics i'm Town Mat
ters.

a candi late for Councilman for the fifth
ward. MANY VOTERS.
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New Maple Sugar, Is cts. per fb. Job lot
Tomatoes. 8 cans for p cts. Rolled Oats,
6 cts. per 10. Blackherries, Gets. per can.
Shaker Sweet Gora. qts FOR - cts. HON.
my, cts per qt.; cts. for . cts. 2 b.
Sugar Corn, 8 cts. per can. Dried Peaches
> cts. per ID.
Notwithstanding the continual blowing
Of several grocers, we are actually selling
more Molassos and Syruns than any three
Of them. The reason is plain. We sell
only Pure Sugar Syrups, and our leaders
are Fine Golden Syrup at 30 cts. and
White syrup at 40 cts.
Our neighbors have glueose0 corn syrup,
not half so good as ours, and 10 to 20 cts.
per gallon higher priced.
We pay cash for Butter and Eggs, and
VIII save every one money who fayors us
with their patronage. Yours Truly,
MYERS BROS, Propxietors,
NEW YORK TEA co.
80 Queen Street, Opposite Adams
Express Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1886-11-22
Notes.

Cattle dull.
Hogs steady.
An active hog market for Saturday.
Dave Anderson, Columbus, had in a load
OF cattle.
Mr.. Gilmore. of Brooks Ia, was here with
three loads OF hogs.
Mr.. Lynn, from near Corning, Ia, was in
with two loads of hogs.
ID. S. Kinsella, of Panama. Ia, was here
and sold load of hogs.
Twenty-three cars of hogs and one load of
cattle arrived late in the afternoon.
Joseph Hammang,. Arlington, Neb., was
here and marketed load of cOrn-fed steers.
Martin Crow Raymond. Neb., was here
with two loads of cattle too late for to-day S
market
A. III. Merrill, Cromwell, was here with two
loads of hogs which arrived too late for to-
days market
James Mash, of the firm of Houston. Penny
Il Co., live stock commission, Kansas City,
was a visitor at the yards.
Mr.. Brandon, foreman of the Kiowa Cat
tie company, was here with twelve loads of
cattle shipped from Pine Bluffs.
l. r. Alter, Grand Island, was looking over
the yards. Mr.. Alter sold between five and
six thousand head of feeders this season.
The large number of hogs coming from
Iowa causes good deal of comment. Iowa
shippers are finding out where they can mar
ket their hogs to the best advantage.
We're: Joseph Spells. Milford; Nelson ~
Jacobs, Staplehust: G. G. Clifton, Colon
Reno & Storrs, Oakdale; o. p. Gutrev Shell
ton; A. X. Falkner, Plum Creek; }. Wilhelm
Silver Creek NJ. Killner, Silver Creek; Ripp
u L., Humphreys j. g.. Hall, Gibbon.
On the market with hogs: A. ID. Sears,
Boetel, Mllard; Z. S. Kentner West Side,
Ia: W. Preistman, Council Bluffs, Ia; w.
L. Eckler Il Co., Manning, Ia; Winters Il
Morgan, Shelby, Ia; North LOup Cattle Co.,
Steele, Coon Rapids, Ia; Frazier & Benton,
Silver City: Londen X Co., Mason; Il. King
| ~ Co., Bradshaw; Green ~ Meeker and w.
III. Coleman Greenwood; Kelley ~ Co.,
Martin, Paramount.