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

ohuo Il uiitltu, low CudTdCleT, HAS
been lodged in Jail at Kingwood,
charged with poisoning cattle.
George Scott, of Greenbrier coun-
| ty, recently caught q huge she bear
and cub in his bear pen.
1t is said that there are three
preachers in Upshur county, that want
to go to the Legislature this winter.
Twenty Springfield rifles with the
latest improvements, and 1000 rounds
of ammunition, have been received by
the guards at the penitentiary.
The Terra Alta argus is very out
spoken in favor of William G.. Brown
of that county, for the Democratic
nominee for Congress in that district,
The Parkersburg State Journal
proposes to keep the "Black Dia-
mond" railroad proposition before the
people of Wood county until the road
is built.
A few days since, Robert Watson,
miner at Sewell, was crushed to
death by falling slate. One leg, his
spine and number Of ribs were bro
ken, He leaves a wife and one child.
This is the first fatal accident at these
mines for three years.
The Democrats of Fayette county,
in convention assembled, instructed
that 161 votes be cast for Hon. G. p.
Snyder for Congressional nominee at
the convention to be held at Coal Val
ley, September /, and ] vote to be
cast for Major j. w. Harris.
Parkersburg reports accidents to
young fellow named Murphy, who
fell from the top of building and
will die; boy named Kirkpatrick,
who was run over by cart and bad
ly hurt, and Will Barnes, by sun
stroke, whose recovery is doubtful.
L. A. Rosenbloom, prominent and
trusted young business man Of Hope
dale, Ohio, has gone, and number
of business firms in Steubenville,
GAINESVILLE and other cities are mourn
ing the missing one, as well as o
young lady to whom he was engaged
to be married.
At a picnic on Pride's Ridge, Tay.
lor county, Firman Murphy and Doc
Sam Keener quarreled and Murphy
was whipped. He again attacked
Keener with a stone, breaking his
skull. Keener's recovery is doubtful
Murphy escaped and has not yet been
arrested.
DIR. j. b. Foglr, OF Terra Alta, went
to shelf of drugs to get q bottle Of
liquid and took down bottle of Fow-
ler's Solution of Arsenic instead, and
did not discover the mistake until
after he had swallowed O quantity of
it. Proper antidotes were admins
tered, and the Doctor is in fair way
to recover.
Mcdowell county has recently been
visited by severe rains that resulted
in floods, the waters in the rivers ris-
ing to higher stage than known be-
fore in ten years. j. i. Johnson's
sawmill was ruined, nearly 10000 #.
of prepared lumber swept away, two
grist mills disabled and considerable
other damage done.
Chas. w. Carpenter, who has been
about Harmar for some weeks, was
married to Miss Annie Mahafey. The
following day Carpenter was arrested
by Marshal Dye, of Marietta, and
lodged in Jail, and plead guilty to the
charge of being common thief. He
was fined and is still in Jail. There
are other charges against him, and
when Marietta is through with him
he is wanted at Parkersburg to an.
swer to the charge of robbery com
nitfad two wears apo
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
Llquids 20 go Thro' the Mails

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Post
master General has, in compliance
with petitions signed by large num-
bers of business men III numerous
cities, amended the postal laws and
regulations so as to permit the trans
mission through the mails within the
United States and territories, of Ii
guilds not liable to explosion or spon-
taneous combustion or ignition by
shock or jar, and not inaammable,
soft soap, pastes or CONNECTIONS, oint-
ments, salves and articles Of similar
consistency under certain conditions,
insuring safety to other mail matter
in transmission
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
Our Washington Letter.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July IA.


One OF Tic most brilliant and for
chile speeches of the session, was de-
livered by Senator Collum, some
days since, on the subject of tex
travagance and waste of public mon.
ey.n-The burden of his grafton,
was especially directed toward the
miserable condition of our coast de
lenses, which he pictured as beiug
caricatures of the most ridiculous
type. He said to-day we are de-
fenseless on our lake boarders.
There has been a nice little rum
pus in the House this week, over
the veto policy of the President.
Several members have exhausted
every impolite adjective in their vo-
cabulary, attacking his attitude re-
garding pension and other bills.
From their fierce demeanor, it was
inferred that they were decidedly
madden than the maddest of March
hare. SO mad indeed, that the very
pictures ON the wall were apparent
ly in imminent danger of bodily in
jury. Mr.. Jackson of Penn, attack
ed the veto policy of the President,
who de declared, was not acuated by
any regard for the worth and merit
of private pension bills. His rea-
son for vetoing the bills was not that
they were unworthy; his reason was
apparent on the face of his messages.
He was in sympathy with q party
opposed to pensioning Union sol
diers, and he did not propose that
any Union soldier should be pen
stoned if he could avoid it.
Considerable merriment has been
recently caused in Congress, by a
number of petitions. praying for the
determination of the dreadful i'm
morality supposed by the suppli-
cants to Turk in and about the Ma
tional Capital. From these virtu-
Gus documets, it is learned that re-
spectacle females are placed in jux-
opposition to every variety of wick
edness that human ingenuity can
conjure. Anon; it is revealed that
the entire male population is cor
rupt, consisting as it does, of profit
gates, vandals and Congressman. Ia
the vernacular of the petitions, these
three types of degradation are used
anonymously. It is simply wan
ton extravaganza Of time for the lu-
gubrious deacon to worry himself in
to a stew, over Washington morals.
Let him devote his superhuous ener-
gy in the direction of New York
Chicago, and st. Louis, where Sun
day base ball, and disreputable en-
tertainments will provide pre-emi-
nent field for his praiseworthy call.
ing. In seeking an explanation OF
this remarkable solicitude of the
outside world, in the morals of the
Capital city, a Senator remarked re-
aectively to a questioner "these
sweet scented Samaritans, must
think that Washington is entirely
made up of Congressman" "God
forbid" was the whispered response.
ALIc.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
Didn't Get to the North pole.

NV YORK, July 14.-Col. Glider,
who was to have left for London for
o seven years. voyage to the north
pole, was arrested as he was about to
leaue town on d charge preferred by
Dollie Adams, the "Water Queen,n
accusing him of stealing a $1,000
bond from her several years ago.
Glider claims that she gave him the
bond to sell and he found it was
worthless and so informed her. He
was unable to produce bail and was
locked up for the night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
A CLEaKsHrp ArTER MANY DAYS

A CLERKsHIp AFTER MANY DAYS.
Last April, during the food times,
when the Tennessee river was high
er than it had been for twenty years,
Thomas Blackeney, an enterprising
young coal miner, learned that the
civil-seryice commission was in Knox
vile. Being Of an aspiring turn, he
conceived the idea Of standing an
examination lie crossed the river
on raft Of logs and then tramped
through the mountains to the rail-
road, He reached Knoxville, was
examined and had almost forgotten
the matter. Saturday he received
notice that he had passed success
fully and had been appointed to an
Observation-Disclosures clerkship in the
Treasury Department.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

1t is estimated that the cost OF
the strike against the Gould rail-
roads was 100000 to the Knights
Of Labor Order, 81 100000 in wages
to the strikers, and SO 100000 to the
railroad company.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

The Brotherhood Of Postal Clerks
have prepared . reply to Postmaster
General Villas, asking for the reasons.
for their removal and denying any
intention Of obstructing the service,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17
A Terrific Explosion.

+ JACKSONVILLE, o., July Thomas
Williams, who was killed by the ex-
plosion Of an air suppressor at New
Pittsburg, viii be buried here. The
force of the explosion was SO great as
to throw him forty feet up the entry
and tear all the clothes off Of him,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

Thieves broke into the office of
the Cincinnati Consolidated street
railway company and stole money
and tickets to the. amount of 81 900,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

William Rosseau, a prominent citi.
zen Of Warsaw, Ind, was killed by
the kick Of horse.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-07-17

New winter wheat is pouring into
the St Louis market
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
DRY AS A BONE.


OoSoU 1nsnk OF Hesignhngs
Marshall IVA, Special
Two years ago OIL was struck at The
Marshall farm In this township. The farm
contained $50 acres, and before the oil was
found would have been considered good
sale at $40 an acre. The wells drilled on
the farm were big "gushers," and opened
up new oil territory. A month after the
hrst well was struck thef farm was sold for
sS5o,0oo. The BARLEY farm adjoining also
proved to be an oil farm, aud was sold for
$4,000. The school district Of the town.
ship owned an acre of land which. with q
red school house, was worth $500. The
school-house property was surrounded by
the big wells, and al indications were
that the acre was the center of q rich oil
pool. A prominent oil operator offered
the school directors $4,000 for the acre.
The offer was refused. They held out for
$4,000 The would-be purchaser raised
his offer to $4,000. That was the highest
price ever offered for an acre of land any
where in the country. II it had been &C !.
cepted this rural district would have been
the richest country school district in the
Union. 1t was rejected. Wells were put
down all around the acre. In the course
of time the school directors concluded to
tap the rich veins of oil that were supposed
lie in under the red school house and its
lot. At an expense of several thousand
dollars they have put down wells, and the
tract il found to be as dry As bone. The
school house property is now rated at its
old value Of $500, and the officials are very
sick.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
A Specimen Of French Fiction.
Paris Morning Journal

A young woman IN a country town IN
France was hurrying home during a thun-
derstorm, shielding herself with an UNI.
brella, when she suddenly experienced a
strange and alarming sensation, the shock
being simultaneous with a very vivid flash
OF lightning. She felt "quite upset." but
proceeded on her way. On reaching home
she removed her bonnet, wien she discov.
cred that her hair had been literally cut
of, her head presenting, as the hair fell,
the same appearance as though it had been
shaved with a razor. Her narrow escape
produced such an effect upon the girls
mind that she has been confined to her bed
ever since.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
How "Drasem. Got 1t. Name.
ILeesburg tFIa.) Commercially

We were told Monday Of the rather
strangemanner in whichthesta ion Drag.
en- was named. Our infornnant said that
when the railroad force was laying track
at that point q little boy appeared with a
gopher, having a string tied to his head.
After staying short while watching the
hands work he decided to go. and at.
tempted to .force the gopher to go in front
of him, after the manner Of driving .
horse. He worried with the gopher good
while without success, when one Of the
negro hands called out to ths boy 20 drag
'en,, from which the name of the station
was taken. Dragon is small town On
tn Floriia Southern. near Leesburg.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
FARM AND EIREsIpE.

III nutmegs are good, when prfcked
with pin. oil will instantly ooze out
TO brighten or clean silver OF
nickel-plated ware, rub with wooden
cloth and -four. sti
-SPiced Currants: Five pounds OF
ripe currants. four pounds of brown
sugar, one pint of vinegar. one table
spoonful each of cloves and allspice, a
little nutmeg; boil one hour or until
quite thick.-The Household
-Ducklings-the young quacks-
that are not allowed to run to ponds
where frogs and tadpoles abound. must
have meat Unlike chickens, milk will
not suffice. The duck will not thrive
on an entire vegetable diet. Field ana
Farm.
-Crabapple Jelly: Put the apples
in the kettle with enough water to
cover; let them boil until very soft,
mash them up with spoon and strain
out the juice; take pint of juice to a
pound of sugar: boil it thirty minutes,
and strain through a sieve. The Ca
terer.
old orchards are often brought
into state of fruitfulness by generous
nanuring and cultivation. Save all
the bones found upon the premises, and
lay in stock if you can procure them.
They arc better than any s.patent''.
manures. Break them with sledge
hammer and put them freely in the soil
around fruit trees. Montreal Witness.
To cleanse feathers, put the loose
feathers into tub of hot soapsuds and
wash them thoroughly through several
waters, using no soap in the last, and
wiring through clothes-wringer each
time; then spread in clean, dry room
and stir frequently until perfectly dry.
The above process will thoroughly
cleanse them and leave them light and
in perfect order. Washing in bedtick
will not produce the desired effect
Country Gentleman.
Remedies for bee stings are nu.
merous, Almost anybody can name
two or three, AS a rule it is useless to
apply any thing to the affected part;
simply Withdraw the singer, which is
nearly always left in the flesh, letting
the wound entirely alone. Rubbing
drives the poison into the circulation,
and the effects are much more hurtful.
After being stung, rest quietly, bear the
pain with patience, and in few mo-.
ments it will have passed away, leaving
no very bad effects. m Y. Herald.
These points as to his method are
given by a farmer who knows how to
raise four hundred bushels of potatoes
to the acre. Rich, light soil; pillow
deep early in spring; plant fifteen
inches apart; cover four inches deep
or more, keep down tie weeds, but do
not work the ground after the potatoes
begin to bloom. The main secret, nc
says, is in selecting the seed. He
always cuts off the blossom end. One
eye will yield more potatoes than two.
Sentinel.
"A writer in the Ladies Floral
Cdbinc; suggest, the following as a
pretty summer decoration of open fire.
place: Fiji it with growing ferns,
with moss the pots in
which they are planted; and if the ferns
lie replace them from time to time, as
may be necessary. with fresh ones
from the woods. Place above the ferns,
slanting from side to side OF the fire.
place, a branch covered with gray
ichen, and if possible stuffed squirrel
IS if it were running. ora gay-plumage
stuffed bird. The effect is more pleas
ng than can be imagined.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
SAVE The STRAW.
its Great Value ms . Fertilizlng Material
Of Rare Merit.

Its Great Value as = FertiiizIng Material
of Rare Merit.
All kinds of straw are of more value
for fertilizing purposes than is gen
orally supposed. The principal value
is in the ash, which consists of potash,
magnesia, soda, silica, phosphoric acid,
lime, chlorine and sulphur. When
allowed to decompose on the soil, the
nitrogen which has been taken from
the atmosphere is supposed to be re-
tanned, while in acting as a mulch,
additional nitrogen may be absorbed
from the atmosphere by the process
called nitrification. Flowed under, it
not only retains all its value as a
fertilizer, but acts mechanically in
keeping the soil loose, and is in this
way of especial value in tenacious soils.
When burned. of course all the nitro
gen is expelled and returned to the air,
while by the process the carbon is con
yerted into carbonic acid gas and be-
comes part of the atmosphere. But
in large quantities, as in some wheat
growing sections, there may be such
an abundance of straw that it can not
be very well utilized for fertilizing
purposes--that Is, can not be plowed
under or used as a mulch, and thus
permitted to be reduced by slow decay.
In such cases it is better to burn it
than to permit it to be carried of from
the farm. By burning, all the ingredi-
ents that are drawn from the soil are
returned to it, and so far the necessity
for mineral fertilizers is removed But
large amounts of straw may be profit
ably used in the stables, under the
sheds and in the open barnyartl. II it
can be run through q cutter it inn
proves its condition for bedding and
absorbent purposes and hastens its do
composition. Besides if. at the time of
drawing out the manure, any portion
of the straw is not well rotted, it win
fork much easier in short pieces than
it will when left at full length. Further
more, it will spread over the soil better
and is more easily plowed under, or
less Objectionable II left on the sur
face, when cut into short pieces. When,
straw is bright and clean, even though
the grain may have been dead ripe
when cut, cattle and other stock will
eat good deal of it in connection with
more concentrated and nutritious foods.
BY all means husband the straw and
return to the soil all that belongs to it.
It is enough to carry of the material
appropriated by the grain that is not
fed and used on the farm, for nature is
al the while keeping strict account,
and Is positive about having balances in
her favor The moment any ingredient
is exhausted. or not left in sufficient
quantity. she will refuse to honor the
draft made on her for the production
of crop requiring that material
NSti0n0y Lsue- Stock Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

ONIONS induce sleep. That's the reason
they should be eaten just before you go IA
bed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

An old lady was viewing the stock of q
burntout drapery establishment few
days ago. The burnt-edged bales were all
strewn across tbs sidewalk. Above wns
tbs sign: Another sacrifice. "Another sue.
rifice.n said the old lady. Eyes; burnt
offerings" Chicago Nail
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

TUE New York Jouraos heads an article
Bicyclers give earl A great many OF
lem have, to say nothing Of few teeth
and the skin OF their nose& Bostoa Post
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

Il DO my best to bring mankind higher,
Is the elevator Boy sad, but some wi
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

WoMAN's greatest glory is in her hair,
and she should be very econvmical Of Il
when she is cooking.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

THosR NUIsAxcEs, Rheumatism and the
Gout. are relieved by GLESN's SULPHUR
Soar.
HlLL's HAIR AND WmsKER DrE, Black or
Brown, soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

HARDLY any body would care to chang
places with the turtle and yet he has
great snap. --Nev Hasea Nssss. 80
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

"WAs the man intoxicated who fell in
the circus tent last EVENING"" asked Mrs.
was all right was the reply. Is He fwas
walking tight-rope."-LUa
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

1r afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Tbompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

WHAT paper should you think xdVslt
sell best Mt the summer resorts Mr.. Spfeef, ,
asked one Of the boardcrs ssIsiyr papSr.y
said Seth, making vicious dab MT che
place which his back hair formerly occu
pied Chicago Tyibase - =
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

CvcuMBERs serve a double purpose
O. Picdywne. n
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

SIGNs of an early fall-Tbe baby on the
feDce.-Sl Louis Chronicle
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

GRAY hair. however caused, isrestored "a
It's original color by Halls Hair Remover.
Persons suffering from Ague of long
standing will find . specific in Ayers Agre
Cure
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

THERE is a place in Pennsylvania called
Economy 1t is probably a summer-re
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

! You can't have the last word with
chemist; he alwayshas retort
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

HEALrn officials of BROOKLYN, PhIladel-
phia. Baltimore and other cities, indorse
RED STAR CouGH CURB. Twenty-Five cents
bottle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

BASE stealing on the part of ball pla
Or Is not base stealing at ali.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

WANrED.---The name of the goldsmith
who made the welkin ring, - eras SiJfings.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

HARDLY any body would care to ehans
places with the turtle, and yet be -Hass
great snap.--lN H. Null - ~ ~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

--Leprosy is not aeontagious disease,
according to DR.. George L. Fitch. who
has been for five years in charge Of tho
lcpers Of the Sandwich Islands,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Pis0's Cure for Consumption
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

MILK is the lap of luxury to the cat
Chicago Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

No MATTER bow much q man hates ,
creditor he invariably asks him to eal
again = lFep Hsssea -yesx sF
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
/ 1ElIclJE
DISEASES.

To those ncquaintf d With our
70 eay that the Inv1lids' Hotel
branch establishment lOcated at
England, have, for many years,
the most largely patrOn1zed and
the world for the treatment a
oriee from youthful fndiscr2tion
We many years ago, egtablisl
treatment Of these diGeaeeR, un
TIE TIE m 1 skiIlful physicianc an
Tt TIT 4 WHO e epply 70 " might :
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20
Think Of This

Many people have neglected slight manifestations
OF humor In the blood sii the foul matter has he
come 50 powerful IS to cause terrible scrofulous
sores, Awful suffering end. finally. as the system
becomes drained Of all Its strength death. f,F
Some have neglected distress after eatjn~ be.rt.
purn. occasional headaches, and other early SWIM.
TOMS OF dyspepsia, till this painful disease has be-
come inculahle, and the victim barely sustsins :
miserable existence. -
otasrs neslecs that tired feeling. pains in the
oacf' weakness. lansuor. till general debility and
kidney or liver disease becomes firmly ,xed pnor
then and there Is no hope Of recovery
Be wise In time: Hoods Sarsaparilla win cure
when in the power of medicine, scrofuIa. ,aIs
fheuu, boils, pimpies. dyspepsia headache, bilious
ness, catArrh rheumatism. that tired feeling, and
any disease or affection caused by impure MOOD :.
low state of the system.
Be sure to get 1.-THE peculiar medicine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-11-20

TEA Gowys7 are . late novelty in fen
mime attire They go vol with = cream
somplexion-- C9srelasd Sun.