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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16

The Empire Steel Sulky Plow Manufacturing
Company. of Richmond, was incorporated yes
terday, with a capital stock of $50, 900. The
directors are Joseph G. Ratclif, Charles Prit-
chett Thadeus Gordon, Joseph Brown and Lewis
Harris.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16

THE pain and misery suffered by those who
are afflicted with dyspepsia are indescribable
The relief which is given by Hoods Sarsaparlla
has caused thousands To be thankful for this
great medicine It dispels the causes of dyspep-
sia and tones up the digestive organs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16

Let your onions grow until the tops fall, then
pull them up. They should be allowed to be-
come dry aud stored ia q cool place
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16
A Cause for Signs.

St. Louis Post Dispatch.
A seismic disturbance is supposed to be one
Of considerable size.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16
Circuit Court.

Hon. A. G. Ayres, Judge
Ostermeyer VS.. Denke-Walter. On trial by
court
To-day-Same cause.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16

HA1FoRD SAUCE the best Buy no imitation
for it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16

ST. JACOBS Oil will Immediately cure you of
pains in the back. 1t conquers pain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-16
Criminal Co,

Criminal Court
Hon. Pierce Norton, Judge
To-day-No call.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15
Had Hopes.

4 man who was irving to make a
sadly worn dress coat and pair of
frayed out cuffs hold him up against
the blizzard, the other day, got bad
fall in crossing Union square. When
he picked himself up, he looked over
the ground 50. carefully that pedes-
trian halted and asked:
did you lose anything
I'm looking for a dollar bill, was
the reply
.'sure you dropped it,"
"Ob, no; but l'm certain Dlat il
there vas ono anywhere about my
clothes, that jar must have shaken it
ont where | can lay hands on it."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15
How a Farmer shaves.
Chicago Ledge

NBlcago Leu5et.
10 watch farmer shave himself is
one Of the most painful operations
ever witnessed outside of downright
butchery. For some reason, way be
yond the depths Of present knowledge,
tho man who breads the country al
ways had beard like q new hair
brush, and he never could learn how
to sharpen a razor.
He gets on the back stoop with his
shaving utensils, and, after rubbing
the razor over the strop in an awk-
ward fashion, until whatever trace Of
edge it may have had has been de-
stroyed, he hangs up his broken glass
and takes mp position alongside of
the kitchen door, where the old lady
will be sure to jostle his arm when
she goes to empty her dish water.
With brush that has but little
handle remaining, he manages some
how to Sir up a lot Of lather from
soap that would raise blister on the
bottom Of boys foot in dog days,
with which he coats his face till moth
ing Lut his eyes and the back OF his
head are visible. With cob dipped
in warm water he goes over the stub
BILE with a vigor that makes the flesh
creep, until he feels that all the rea-
sonable precautions for comfort in the
subsequent operations have been
taken.
Taking up the razor and looking
at it suspiciously over the top of his
glasses, he runs his thumb along the
edge, fails to draw blood as he had
hoped, and then with sigh like leav-
ing town in o hurry, he grabs him
self by the nose, shuts his eyes, and
gives q scrape that makes his hair
stand on end as a bunch of beard
seems to come out by the root.
But once at it a terrible despera-
ton seems to nerve him, and with
teeth set he goes right on with de-
termination to get the agony over as
soon as possible. Howls of woe
break from him now and then, as an
expression that poisons life steals
over his face and stays there till the
last nerve has been pulled out of
socket by that terrible razor, and the
last bit of stubble has been laid low,
when, with a sigh of relief, he strikes
up hymn of thanksgiving, and joy
fully throws his shaving paper into
the swill barrel near by.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15
Worth Remembering.

Sell the sheep that lag behind.
Try exercise in the garden before
breakfast.
Prepare ground well for the great
crop-corn.
Don't neglect the garden even if
you ere busy.
Good pasturage for stock pays
large dividends.
Never mind tornadoes and cy-
clones but grow corn.
Be sure and have good watering
places for your stock.
Remember the best seeds and sires
are cheapest.
To be sure-keep all tools sharp
and handy.
Put setting hens in quiet, dark
places away from disturbance.
1t is asserted that a few tobacco
plants growing in the cabbage patch
keep off the cabbage moth.
An experiment is now in progress
to make an artificial crossing be-
tween wheat and rye The attempt
is to make q new and standard cele-
al for breadstuffs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15
pE Raise no more wheat

in the Middle and Eastern States, bGt make
your money out of the Barnyard, as Hirner's
Dairy and Doctor Book tells you.
England has now SIS, 900, 600 invested in
agricultural implements and seeds in India.
Germany obtained the whole of the Congo
territory in West Africa (equal to IA States
like Pennsylvania) for wheat-raisng also,
and they calculate to raise all the wheat
they need themselves soon, leaving the two
thirds of our whole wheat crop we used %
export, on our hands, which will make
wheat so low. that it will surely ruin the far
mer who persists in wheat raising Change
your tactics thereto at once, before it is
too late and make your money out OF the
Barnyard rs the above book directs you.
Books aud ingredients at +. @. Williams
Jr. h Bros. and at Myers Bros, Martins
burg, dec. Is, 6m.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

A man named Kelley, from Lou
doun county, Va, an employee Of
the road department Of the B. & O.
r. r. jumped from freight train
as it slowed up TO enter the eastero
end OF the Harper's Ferry bridge,
last Saturday night, and making
the mistake Of getting on the river
side, jumped into the canal and
was drowned. His body was re-
covered on Sunday.-Spirjt Of JEFF
EerSOH.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15
WY IS n so 2
y Tan 80 FlInEn -.

some ltud Worl where sine tiHd rest
Mad 81 the weary world goes ON;
J ;eaIactines wonder what is hesis
Tba answer comes when iiie Is gone.
some ewes sleep whom some eyes wake,
And So the dfeafy hours co.
Soine hearts ueat where some hearts bEeak
oft3n wonder why lis so.
some band- fold where other hands
Are lifted hrarely IN the strife:
And 50 through ages md through lands
Move on the two extremes " life.
some feet bait while some feet tread,
IN tireless march q th0rny way;
Some struggle ON whese some have fed,
Some seek, where others shun the ray.
some sleep on while others keep
The y3gils Of tho tru and brave;
Tney viii not rest Till roses creep
Around their names above the erave
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

VERY REMARKABLE RECOVERY -
Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes "My wife has been al
most helpless for five years, so helpless
thatshe could not turn over in bed
alone. She used two Bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, and is so much improved,
that she is able now to do her own
work. "
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds of testi
monials attest their great curative pow
ers. Only fifty cents bottle at E. G
Williams Dc Bros.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

Somebody who has figured on the
subject gives the ages Of our own
most distinguished public men as
follows: Simon Cameron leads in
point Of years. lie is eighty seven.
Morrill, is seven-siX. Edmunds, fifty
eight; pig Iron" Kelly, seventy
two; Randall, ffty-eight McKin-
lev, forty-two; John sherman, six
ty-threo; Lamar, sixty-one; Tom
Reed, forty-scvon; Blaine, ffty-six
Cleveland, torty-nine Carlisle, fifty
one Beck, sixty-four; ingalls,, fifty
three; Holman, sixty-four; Schurz,
fifty:seven Voorhees,, fifty-nine
Morrison, sixty-one; Logan, sixty
Bayard, frty-siX; Hawley, sixty /;
Garland, lfty-four, and Sunset Cox,
sixty two.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

A prominent Indiana Democrat
speaking Of jeff Davis says "Anoth-
er such a meeting as that of Mont
gomery and it will be ten years be-
fore the Democrats will be able to
carry a single Northern State"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

The issue of standard silver dollars
from the mint ended May 1st, was
S38l,996 The issue during the cor
responding period Of last year was
S188,9 99 The shipment Of fraction
al silver coin during the month of
April were S394,657.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

The papers announced some days
ago that during the present month
we would be able to see with the ma
ked eye two comets that had made
their appearance, and now Professor
Brooks, of Phelps, n. Y, announces
the discovery by him Saturday morn
ing of another comet. He describes
it as bright, with a fine tail II was
in the constellation Pegasus, in right
ascension % hours, declination north
% degrees. Three comets will give
the girls and boys q capital excuse
for strolls by the star light.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

DR. Reyuall Coates, an eXcentric
physician, died IN Camden, n. j. on
Tuesday a week, aged oighty-four.
When a young man he frequently
Wis ted Washington, and during a
heated interview with President
Jackson he is said to have forgotten
his Quaker principles and slapped
tile laco OF Che President. Lately
he has been living alone and doing
his own cooking. He was the au-
thot Of the address Of the Native
American party, issued in 1874.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

Olo or three teaements colnpiis-
ing the budding known as Libby
Tlaoa In Richmond, used during
the late war for she confinement OF
FeGeral prisoners, collapsed on
Wednesday night last from over
buIdened floors.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

Little Boy-"Pa, why does the
world mover" Pa(thinking of some
thing else)-'Because it finds it
cheaper than to pay rent
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

Every description of Plain and Col
ored Printing, done in the very BEST
STYLE of workmanship, and at prices
that defy competition, when weight
of paper and character of work is Ia
ken into consideration
We make q speciality of all kinds of
FANCY and ooLoRED PRINTING. We have
a chromatic press, which prints from
one to six colors at one impression
the only press OF the kind in this
end of the State
We have all the facilities of steam
power, fast presses, large fonts of
new types, borders, etc, experienced
workmen, and with large stocks of
paper, bought from the manufacturers
always on hand, we can and do defy
all competition in jon PRINTING, both
as to the manner of execution and
price. Call and get samples, and
when you ask for prices, name
weight and quality of paper that you
wish,
You might as well try to squelch
an Irishman's love of country as
to convince young
mother that her baby is not "Eor-
ward for its age"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-05-15

WHEN you are passing by do not fail
to stop and see our elegant new spring
stock. THOMPSON & TABLRR.
al0 It
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CUEaB. VAL. RAILROAD.
ME T a B LIE
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PA STITRE

DERS0NS desiring to secure pasture for
L cows, adjacent to town, from the lst of
May, can do so, by calling on Mr.. Staff at
Boydvile, and making arrangements with
him. nal IF
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lime TABLES.
BALTIMORE AID ONO r..
Took Effect Tuesday, March 2, 1892
TRAINS GOING EAST.
n..I.

NO. ., Daily
Leaves Cumberland 2.50A.R
Arrives at Martnsburg ............ 5.02
Leaves ....~....... 5.07
Arrives at Baltimore. ........... $50 8
No. 3. Daily.
Leaves Cumberland ...a........ 9.l7 A. q
Arrives at Martinsburg ........."..ll.32
Leaves ..........".ll.36
Arrives at Washington. ..."....... 100 P. a
BaiiimOre......., $1,000" 2.30
No. 6. Daily.
Arrives at Martinsburg ............. 4.35 P. n.
Leaves ............. 4.39
Arrives at Washington. $50 "
Arrives Baltimore. 100
No. A. Daily.
Arrives at Aartinsbnrg..".~."... 3.o9A.A
Arrives at Washington. clio I"
acknowledgements. f.ZV
No. 81, Daily.
Leaves Marlinsburg ........ ......... 8.l8 ?. M
Arrives at Washington, ............ 1890 P, NJ.
No. ss.Ddly.
Leaves Martinsburg, ."........... 800 n,
Arrives at Baltimore, ......""..... 9.25
No. Main Stem, Except Sunday
Leaves iedmont............"..... 700 "A.
Arrives at Martinsburg 49,. ....l0.59 -"
Leaves q ..............l1.03
Arrives Baltimore................. 3.50P N.
TRAINS GOING WEST.
Mob. Daily.
LeeVes Baltimore. 5.45 A. IA.
Arrives at Martinsburg ............ n,35
Leaves % ............ll.3 80 4"
Arrives in Wheeling So. ........... o.o5 p
No. /, Daily.
Leaves Baltlmore................ z.UO T.
Arrives at Martinsburg.... 4.57 F. \.
Leaves -. 1890" Sol "
Arrives at Grafton ................. 10. SO A. T.
No. I, Daily.
Leaves Baltimore......".... ......... 7.45 P. , I.
Arrives at Martinsburg 4.57 "
Leaves ,..........l1.l3
Arrives at Cumberland. ........... l.25 A. NJ,
No. 3. Daily.
Leaves ltlmore................... 900 P. M.
Arrives at Martinsburg l2.24 A.
Leaves ............l 2.2s -
Arrives at Wheeling ........".....-.l0.5 &
No. 65 MAIN STEM. Except Sunday
Leaves acknowledgements. TAO I M.
Arrives at Martinsburg: 1918 P. NJ
Leaves ........... lab -
Arrives dmont.................... 40 A.
No SO, Daily.
Yes Washing ton................... $50 p. N.
arrives at Martinsburg. .,,"...o. 1855 g
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J.F. BOYD, Superintendent,
w. A. GARD, Agent, Martinst re-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-18
Enjoy as You Go.

Some people mean to have a good time
when their hard work is done,-say, lat so.
EOthers plan to enjoy themselves when
their children are growing up. Others
mean to take their pleasure when they get
to be rich. or when their business is built
up on sure foundation, or the farm is
paid for or the grind of some particular
sorrow is overpast.
These individuals might as we'll give up
ever having good time. The season of
delight which is so long waited and hoped
for, TOO rarely comes. Disease, poverty,
death. claim each his victims The lives
of those whom we love, or our own, 90
out, and what is left?
Then take your pleasure today, while
there is yet time. Things may not be in
the best shape for that visit you have been
so long planning to your only sister. 1t
might be better if you could wait till you
had more stylish suit of clothes, or till
the boy was at home from college to look
after the place; but she is ready now.
You are both growing old,-you had bet
ter 60.
John drives around with the horse.
Jump in, mother" be says. 1T is a
lovely day. You need the fresh air."
Don't say, Il can't go.-I was intending
to make doughnuts." or my crimping-
pins are not out" or my dress isn't
changed" Put on your warm cloak, tie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-18

veil around your hat. take your ride. If
you don't take such things when you can
get them. they are apt to be shy when you
want them again.
Don't say, II shall be glad when that
child is grown up! What quantities of
trouble he make!'' No,-enjoy his cum
ming ways.-revel in his affectionate hugs
and kisses,-they will not be so plenty
by-and by. Enjoy his childhood. 1t will
look sweet to you when it is gone forever.
Enjoy the Titles of every day, The
great tavors OF fortune come to but few
and those who have them tell US that the
quiet, homely joys. which are within the
reach of US all, are infinitely the best.
Then let US not cast them away, but treas
ure every sunbeam, and get all the light
and warmth from it that the blessing
holds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-18
DaiIp Kenneher 3onr1al.
Laundry Lesson.

Before beginning to wash. all the PEG
linen and underclothing should be placed
| by themselves, the table linen ana tea
towels put in another pile, the flanneis
treated similarly. while colored clothes
should be laid aside until last. Stains OF
all kinds on clothes should be washed out
before they are laid aside for the regular
wash. Spots on table linen usually yield
readily to soap and warm WAFER
wine stains should be covered with salt.
wet and rinsed out; fruit stains may De
removed by pouring boiling water owe.
them before they are wet; coal oil ana
common baking soda mixed in equal
parts will have the same effect. 10 re-
move ink stains dip the part in hot tailow
or wash in new milk. If clothes are iron
nodded, use oxalic acid. which will also
remove mildew. Paint can be washed
from any article by rubbing with lard and
then washing.
! As to the time clothes should be boiled
a great difference of opinion exists. Some
very excellent authorities on the subject
condemn the practice, and advise scaldlng
instead: if boiled, it should only be for
10 or Is minutes, as long boiling is sure
to discolor clothes after they are scalded
or boiled add blue water and wash clean
through the suds. then rinse through
plenty of clear cold water, before taking
through the process of bluing, then ring
as dry as possible; and this is one Of the
most important operations OF the work.
as clothes with the water left in them will
be streaked and yellow. There are now
so many excellent wringers that
every family should be supplied
with one; but if clothes are wrung by
hand, they should be gathered in twist
evenly, and then wrung with gentle
squeezing motion until the water is all
extracted. AS soon as wrung all gar
ments should be at once shaken from their
folds and hung out to dry.
Colored prints and muslins require very
careful washing in soapy waters (no soap
being rubbed on themO, and rinsing in
clear cold water. In washing colored ar
tcles there are a great number of ways
by which the color may be preserved in
such as are liable to fade. For Bluffs,
grays, or any delicate colors, table,
spoonful of black pepper to bucket of
water will set the color. If boiled
in vinegar, black cotton goods will
never lose their freshness. Ok gall
is also excellent to preserve colors,
and is particularly useful in washing deli
cate tinted stockings. All colored goods
should be hung in shade to dry.
Merino. wooden, and silk underclothes
and stockings are very easily spoiled in
washing. None but the best soap should
be used and it should be dissolved in hot
water. Do not rub the wooden clothes,
but cleanse them by drawing them through
the hands in and out of the suds. Rub
bing shrinks and Injuries them. When
clean, wiring from the suds and rinse in
warm, soapy. blue water, stretch into
shape and hang out imme 6iately. Wooden
and silk goods should never be washed or
stormy or cloudy day.-Good House
keepinq.
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Woman in The Civil Service.

DR.. Alice B. Stockham is collecting the
results of observation and experience in
regard to the industries of women. In
response to an inquiry as to woman's
work in the government offices, the fol
lowing interesting letter was received
from lady OF broad experience and ex.
cellent Judgment
OF the many avenues OF work open to
women. the departments at Washington
probably present the most remunerative
outside of a professional or literary call.
ing. Many superior women of culture
and refinement have. through force of cir
cumstauces, drifted into department work
a very large proportion of them hold an
undisputed record for conscientious, hon.
est, and faithful performance of duties as.
signed them.
1t has been generally acknowledged
that in handling and counting money they
are found to be most accurate and reliable.
OF all the millions of dollars that have
passed through their hands, not one wo
man has had her integrity questioned
Surely, with the record that stands before
the world of men who could get no de.
| Tense in their case, is not this something
to be proud OFF
| There are a few women vet to be found
who were among the first to be appointed
by Gen. Spinner, who. during the past %
years. have rendered the most faithful
service and bear an unsullied reputation.
General Spinner was wont to say that a
man could tell a counterfeit four times out
of ten. while woman wonld be right in
ten cases out of twelve. OF course this
remark would not apply to all women, on
| " to those who were possessed of the par
ticular gift of counterfeit sight"
Women have made good counters of
liable in the line of identifying bills and
checks after they have been charred by
fire. After the Chicago fire. 1854, 1897. 9S
were sent to the treasury for identified
ton, and of that vast sum the women
identified three-tourths. After the Boston
fire in 1872, six ladies of the department
identified over ninety per cent of the sum
of SSS, S12.99, which was the amount gath
cred from the ashes of the contiagration.
II clerks are so unfortunate as to make
an error in their count, and come short
the deficiency must be made up out of
their salaries. This bears more heavily
on women than on men on account of their
smaller salaries.
There are a few women who hold po-
sitions of trust and importance with pro
portionate compensation; yet in the major
ity of cases it is not equal paw for equal
work. If through some political influence
YOU are fortunate enough to be recon-
mepded for a civil service examinat, on.
you have even then small chance for an
advance in salary. You are told that
there are no vacancies in clerkships above
the 5000 grade. So you 60 on doing the
work which should demand a higher grade
on the pay roll until chance or favor gives
you the merited position.