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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05
AN AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

1t is time that some organization
should be effected looking to the
holding of Fair in September or
October. Those who entered into
the project last year, whilst they re-
ceived very much encouragement
from the interest manifested by the
people, yet were very unfortunate in
point of success, caused by four days
continuous rain. On account of this
the undertaking, as to finances, yield
ed loss and not profit. There can be
no doubt but that with good weather,
a very successful and praiseworthy
Fair can be held without loss to any
person. If the annual Fair is to be
abandoned, all well and good, but it
is so interesting an occurrence, serves
so good a purpose, and brings the
people together for counsel, comfort
and pleasure once year, so that we
are very 10th to see it given up. In
addition to this, it looks so much
like defeat through utter, absolute
negligence, that we feel little now
like urging our people not to yield
their enterprise, their good name and
their energy without an earnest eff
fort to win success. What say We?
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WE had to repeat, this week, the ad
vice Judge Syster is reported to have
given a would be candidate, who asked
him to tell him how to get control of
tire primaries. The Judge sent him af-
ter his grocer. his dry goods merchant
and his shoemaker, but when he learn
ed that he got all these supplies from
the city, he quietly told him to go to
the city for his voters. In our case, the
party wanted a free puff, and we simply
told him to get it where he got his
printing done.
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SPECTATOR ANSWERED. - Last
week we took occasion to condemn the
reseryng of seats at the Grammar
School Commencement for parents and
friends. We did this simply because
such conduct was lncalled for, and, in
opposition to the dictates of common
sense. In the Statesman this week
spectator" charges us with spite. We
do not know the person who hides his
true name under the above cognomen;
but we leg to disabuse his mind of srch
an impression. Referring to our objec
ton "Spectotar" writes
at is but natural that they (parents
and friends) should feel more interest
ed than others, and it has always been
the custom to seat them where they
could have the best opportunity for see
ing and hearing"
WE defy the writer to cite a single
occasion, where seats have been reserv-
ed for such persons at public school
entertainment in this city .? We did
not find fault with the ushers and right
fully praised the entire entertainment,
with the single exception of the feature
at issue. In recording local events, we
generally express the sentiments we
feel, and have the satisfaction of know
ing in this instance, that the public, in
general, endorse our criticism of such
partial conduct. The ''impartiol spec
tdt0r" seems to have very tender toes.
Public school entertainments should be
conducted so as to entertain all the
friends of public schools, and not in
order that few may stay away late,
and then come and be accorded COM
Portable seats, while just as earnest
friends and patrons, are compelled to
stand and see and hear the best they
can. We know that seats were accord
ed to special persons, who did not pos
sess tickets, euen though the ushers
were not to blame. AS for sighting
the editorial forces of the INDEPEN
DENT, we beg leave to say that we
caught few sentences of the exercises
from rear window. We are sorry to
be forced to speak so plainly, but when
our honest convictions and opinions are
attacked, we generally defend them.
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Resolutions.

WHEREAS, The official connection with
this body of our friends and co-workers is
to be severed and whereas their faithful
attention to the duties imposed upon them
are deserving of special mention There
fore be it
ResOLUed, BY this town council of Mar
tinsburg that vote of thanks be rendered
the retiring members for their constant
manifestations of interest in the wei fare
of the corporation during their term of of
fee while discharging the responsible du-
ties intrusted them.
Resolved, That whilst rejecting upon
none we feel that such faithful work and
watchful attention meets our heartiest
consideration.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of this body, and
that the Martinsburg papers be furnished
n copy for publication and that the Clerk
of the corporation furnish the members
with a copy of the same
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Orchard Work i'm June.

Much may be done in the way of
anticipated pruning" by going
among newly planted trees and rub
bling off all shoots that appear where
branches are not wanted. BY doing
this now, the trouble of saving off
large branches some years later will
be avoided, Crafts that were in
serted this spring, and are beginning
to grow, should be treated as if they
were young trees and brought into
proper shape by judicious pruning.
If one bud on n graft takes the lead
of all the others, stop it by pinching.
In short, treat a graft as if it were a
young tree planted in the soil, in
stead of being planted in another
tree. If shoots appear upon grape
vines where they are not wanted, re-
move them. If an old vine has been
severely pruned, numerous buds will
start upon the old wood. These
are generally not wanted and should
be broken off as soon as they appear.
This will be a lively month with
insects, The curculio attacks the
plums soon after the fruit is set.
Earring the trees and catching the
fallen insects upon sheets spread up.
on the ground is the only effective
remedy. Plant-lice often appear in
great numbers at the ends of the
branches of cherry, pear and other
fruit trees. If these can be bent
down and dipped into strong soap.
suds, the insects may be killed. II
out of reach, syringe them with ker
osene emulsion. This is so general
ly useful as an insecticide on plants
that we repeat it here: Stir kero
sine with half as much milk until nc
oil is visible; then dilute with twelve
times its bulk in water. This will
kill almost all insects without injury
to the plants.-Americdn Agr5cut
torist for June.
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HAGERSTOWN. - Ye editor visited
Court at Hagerstown on Monday and
had the pleasure of an interview with
the full bench, composed of judges AL
vey, Syster and Hoffman. Almost all
Martinsburgers know Judge Syster and
his elevation to the Bench has not rob
bed him of any of his old time courtesy
and kindness. He seemed to be greatly
bothered about the long vacation ahead.
Said he never did like work very well,
but he liked to keep up a semblance of
work anyhow. Good natured and kind
Ed. Stake, who gave Mr.. Syster such a
tussle for the judgeship and recently
served term in the legislature, was on
hand busy and happy ,as was also Col II.
Kyd Douglas and Mr.. Samuel B. Loose,
we'll known attorneys. BY the way, it
was q years ago last April, then scarce
ly more than twenty-one himself,
the writer first met Col. Douglas. 1t
was in the Provost Marshals office, in
the rooms now occupied by Messrs.
Faulkner 81 Ingles. The Colonel seem
ed STRIPPING, though he had been one
of Jackson's aids. His hair was long
and black, and his attire was we'll
worn Confederate uniform. He was
then on his way home complying with
the laws of the country. The Colonel
is as tall and straight as ever but the
raven locks have gone, and the silken
threads that so often adorn the student
and worker in professional labors, in
middle age or even in the prime of life,
have made their appearances but he has
won in peace an honorable and success
full standing Hagerstown is thrifty
community and her people are full of
enterprise and push. We noticed ex-
Senator, Ex-Governor Hamilton watch
| ing the pulling down of the old Antiet-
am House, npon the site of which he
will erect a handsome and commodious
inn for the accommodation of the peo-
pie without Observation-Disclosures the far
mer with his hay seed as well as the
gentleman with his tile, can and shall
be accommodated, by continental sin !
Shortness of time prevented our usual
call upon our newspaper friends, very
much to our regret.
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4 SENSIBLE A or.

The Senate on Tuesday passed a
bill to prevent the acquisition Of
realspropertysby analien. 1t is not
easy TO conceive of wiser or more
sensible action. The doors Of our
country have long been opened to
the people Of every cline, who come
amongst us with the intention to be
come good citizens, to cultivate the
soil and to add TO the nations mater.
ial and collateral wealth and power.
TO such. we have extended the warm
est greetings, even though, as exem-
plified in the recent anarchial out.
breaks throughout the country, we
have sometimes nursed into life and
vigor serpent, whose deadly fangs
would have destroyed us. Still we
boast Of our charity and freedom
and invite the oppressed and down
trodden of the world to the privileg-
es and blessings Of America. While
we have our apprehensions as to the
policy Of continuing the short pro.
baton to citizenship, we detest and
condemn the law which allows aliens,
who do not claim citizenship, who
have never been naturaized, who
would not support our constitution
and liberties in case OF necessity, to
own thousands Of acres of our public
domain, and who reap the financial
benefits without any of the attending
natural concomitants. To such the
Senate has spoken plainly: Either
become naturalized citizens, or re-
frain from buying land. The next
step to be taken should look to the
purchasing Of the lands already in
the possession of these foreign CAPT
talists, so that not one acre of our
grand country shall be owned by
others than bona fde citizens. Our
liberty demands this; our thriving
populace expect it, and the laws and
Constitution should sanction it.
Americas soil for America citizens.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

A timber raft that will measure 4l0
feet long, so feet wide, and 35 feet
deep, and contain 1925, 900 feet, and
weigh about 5000 tons, is being con-
structed at Halifax, N. S., to be sent
New York. 1t is bound by chains.
Great difficulty was experienced
by the undertaken at the funeral of
Catherine Dowd, a fat woman,
weighing four hundred pounds, who
died recently in New York. Her
coffin was over six feet long, and
seven feet six inches around.
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MONDAY last we visited the coy

MONDAY last we visited the coy
pleasant rooms Of p. G. Hunter, the
photographer, on Queen street, and
were fully informed about the instan-
taneous process. The benefits are nu-
merous, and the trying ordeal Of sitting
for thirty or forty seconds III order to
have good negatiye,is dispensed with.
BY the new process your picture can be
obtained before you can bat your eye.
Aged and nervous persons can now have
their pictures taken without difficulty.
For comfort, correctness ard a good
time, Hunters gallery is the place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

A sUccINcT account of all the strikes
experienced in the United States
would be an excellent thing for all
classes of workingmen to read. Their
hard common sense would lead them
to see how in almost every instance
strikes have been unsuccessful, and
such information would tend to more
rational action in the future, A blind,
reckless strike, as so many are, is not
consistent with the practical intelli
gence that characterizes the various
branches Of labor,
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THE Summer Normal Term of five
weeks in Waynesburg College will open
on Monday, July 6. This NORMAL has
proved eminently successful, and has
the prospect of large attendance this
year. 1t is conducted by teachers of
large experience and eminently fitted
for this special work AS means of
review of all tho branches required in
the schools, the explanation of all the
more difficult parts, and the discussion
of all the questions relating to methods
of instruction and school management,
the SUMNER NORMAL affords the best
possible facilities, at little outlay of
time and money.
For particulars, address
PROF. A. j. WAYCHoFF,
Waynesburg, Pa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

THE FAITHFUL ENGINEER.
He passes for many years around rug
,ed mountains and over dangerous preci-
lices. through pleasant yallies, both by
lay and by night, with his hand upon the
throttle and his eyes upon the track, and
S guarded by the Great Jehoya.
Life is crooked railroad,
And the engineer is brave
Who can make successful trip
From the cradle to the grave.
There are stations along it
Where, at almost any breath,
You will be plagued to stop your engine
BY the Passenger of Death.
You may run the grades of trouble
Many days and years with ease;
But time may have you side-tracked,
By the switchman of Disease.
You may cross the bridge of manhood,
Run the tunnel long of strife,
Having God for your Conductor
On the lightning train of life.
Always mindful of instruction,
Watchful duty, never lack;
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eyes upon the track.
Name your engine, "true religion
When you're running, day or night,
Use the coal of Faith for fuel
And she will always guide you right.
You need never fear of sticking
On the upgrade, along the road,
Ifyou've got Hope for fireman
You can always pull the load.
You will often find distractions
BY the cunning devil lain,
On hill, a curve, or some place,
Where he will try to ditch your train
But you needn't tear disaster,
Jerk her open, let her go!
For the King who ruleth all things,
All his plans will overthrow.
Put your trust in God the Saviour,
Keep a-going, don't look back,
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eyes upon the track.
When you have made the trip, successful
And you are at your journeys end
You viii find the angels waiting,
To receive you, as friend.
You will approach the Superintendent,
Who is waiting for you now,
With blessed smile of welcome,
And a crown to deck your brow;
Never falter in your duty,
Put your faith and hope in Him,
And you will always find your engine
In the best Of running trim.
Ring your bell, and blow your whistle,
Never let your courage slack;
Keep your hand upon the throttle,
And your eyes upon the track.
J. W., Pas. En-. Con.
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MARRIED.

On May sth, at the NJ. f.. Parsonage in
Berkeley Springs, by REV. II. r. savage
GEORGE w. KERsHNER to MARY FISHER,
both of Martinsburg, w. Va.
At the residence Of David Thum, Hag-
erstown, Nd, Monday, May 81, by H. n.
Fout, Mr.. SHERIDAN BUsEY and Miss IDA
T.. KNADLER, both Of this county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

Poor Senator Jones, of Florida,
has been counting twice as long as
Mr.. Cleveland and hasn't succeeded
half rs well. The chimes of the
Presidents wedding bells will sound
almost like a dirge to poor Jones.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

The man who filings red flag of
Socialism to the breeze in this coun
try, is to all intents and purposes an
incendiary, with his torch ready to
give any domicil to the flames, the
occupants of which differ with them.
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THE BERKELEY SPRINGS r. j

THE BEHh EI>E DHhINGS II. n.
The people of Morgan county will
make the largest mistake of their
lives if they vote down the subscrip-
ton to the railroad to Berkely
Springs. Talk about taxes 1t is
the way to reduce taxes by increas-
ing the taxable basis. The B. 81 O.
r. r. Company is to-day the most
remunerative tax payer in Morgan
County. A railroad to the Springs
besides being itself assessable, will
create in enterprises, buildings, per-
sonal property and population, an
additional basis for assessment OF
incalculable value to the people.
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Tine General Assembly of the Unit
ed Presbyterian Church declares in
favor of prohibition, but against any
third party movement. The Assem-
bly, takes strong ground for sobriety
and sense.
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FIFTY millions of dollars is an en-
ormous sum of money to be spent
upon q single enterprise, and yet that
is what it is claimed the New York
aqueduct will cost.
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The Newport, (Ky) Journal re-
marks: We've just counted up that
we have saved several hundred dol
lars by smoking a pipe instead of
cigars, but where is it?
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Mrs. Grundy intimates that New
York people think it is the proper
thing now to have friend who has
been "presented at court
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COUNCIL PRocEEDISGs.-On Thursday
night, June 3rd, Council met in session.
Present, Mayor Lambert in the chair, and
all Councilmen.
Minutes read and adopted. Finance
Committee examined books, etc. Report
received and adopted. Water Board had
met. and report Of Fl. T. Cushwa, Treasur-
er, was received. Street Committee met
and had proper repairs made. DIR. Jas.
Mcsherry was allowed the privilege to
broaden pavement in front Of his property
on King street. Bills read as a whole,
and all received. Advance of money ask
ed for by VIM. swartz, for digging trench,
granted. Motion that the reports Of the
officers be published for the term ending.
Appropriate resolutions were passed in
honor of the retiring officers, and ordered
to be published and spread on the minutes
Of the meeting. Adjourned sine die.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

THR people of this country sent
car loads of flowers TO decorate the
tomb Of General Grant.
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MORE than $4,000 has been rails
ed for the families of the policemen
killed and injured in Vhe Anarchist
riot in Chicago.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-05

DECORATION DAY. -The Decoration
Day exercises on last Saturday were
very interesting and attracted large
crowd to town. The procession, with
Capt. E. G.. Bartlett, Chief Marshal,
formed in this order: Mechanics
Band, Lincoln's Post, No. /, g. A. r.,
Knights-Pythias, wagons containing
pots of flowers to be placed on graves,
ex Confederates, wagon containing ten
young ladies', selected to strew flowers,
Mayor and Council, and Speakers and
citizens. The soldiers graves in st.
Joseph's Cemetery were first decorated
and then the procession proceeded over
to Green Hill Cemetery, where, after
a dirge by the band, prayer by Rev. r..
ID. Roller and the reading of the beau
tiful ritual of the Post, the soldiers
graves were soemnly and lovingly
adorned with the first sweet offerings of
Spring. Judge g. J. Faulkner then in.
troduced the speaker p. A. Rohrbaugh,
Esq, in few brief but able and we'll
chosen remarks. Mr.. r., spoke with
feeling and directness. The column re-
formed, marched up town and disband-
ed.
The entire exercises were free from
discord, general and deep feeling of
love permeating the atmosphere. The
Blue and the Gray We'd with one anoth-
err in doing honor to the memory and
bravery of the slumbering dead. How
gratifying to witnesssuch feelings. May
future years the more firmly bind all
sections of our country with bands of
peace and brotherhood. May all meet,
to place beautiful flowers on the green
graves of the heroic dead, and water
and nourish them with the tears of
sympathy and love
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SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1886,

THE prospects are Frightening for
the recovery of ex President Arthur.
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BIC STRAWBERRIES.--O On Thursday
morning Mr.. Robert G. Burkhart called
us to his wagon to look at some of his
strawberries. Without prevarication
when we first caught glimpse of the
berries, We imagined the boxes contain
ed tomatoes. There the berries lay,
large and sound, and tempting to the
taste, We never saw such beauties,
ard, nothing would DO but that we
must lake few boxes, which were pre-
sented by tie kind owner, and we went
on our way rejoicing. Many thanks,
friend Burkhart, may your world sue
cess be as large as the noblt@ QUALITIES OF
your heart.
We also desire to return thanrs to
Mr.. John Homrich and Mr.. John M
Cabe for delicious strawberry treats.
Such testimonials of remembrance are
very gratifying. These berries were
very large and juicy being of the Sharp
less variety, and we enjoyed them
hugely. Thursday was strwberry day.
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In this city, sundaycM 23rd., 1886,
LEWIS Carroll HELEN, aged years and
8 months.
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Complaint of Episcopal Church and 9TH
ers in regard to the culvert on King street
being used as drainage for filth, &c. 70
action taken. Chas. A. Young was unan-
imously chosen as clerk, aud Henry Wilen
as town sergeant. G. r. O'Neal and John
Poisal were chosen as policemen for the
ensuing term. Messrs. J. n. Wisner and
e. J. Simpson were nominated as candi-
dates for corporation attorney. and j. n.
Wisner was elected by vote OF 0 to Q.
Mr.. Shaffer was given charge of the Water
Works. DIR. McSherry was selected as
Treasurer by acclamation. The different
committees were appointed, and the Coun-
ell adjourned to meet Thursday night,
June 10th.
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Reported by
Ev A N 3 r OS.,

PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No Sc North Water Street, Philad'a, Pa.
Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Cheese and all
kinds of Country Produce.
Quick Sales, Good Prices, Prompt Returns
E@-They have one of the finest Refrig-
rators and Storage Rooms in the City.
Price Current, Subject to Market Fluc-
tuations.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 18th, 1886.
EGGS.
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The new Councilmen were sworn for
the ensuing term, as follows: Mayor, G. O.
Lambert and Councilmen, John r. Pick
ing, $. V Little, DR.. j. w. McSherry, Rich
ardBoyer and John A. Bowers. Mayor
Lambert thanked the Council for past
courtesies, IN the following appropriate
remarks:
Hon. Members Of the city Council and
Citizens Of Nurttnsbarg:
GENTLEMEN-I return thanks to the cit
liens for their endorsement Of my past adj
ministration as Mayor of Martinsburg, by
my reelection for the term of two years,
with the sincere hope that the confidence
you have imposed in me will not be mis-
placed, and that / will be enabled to serve
with honor to myself as well as the people.
i would respectfully request the Conncil
and citizens generally, to aid me as far as
possible in their power, in the enforcement
Of the laws of the corporation. Honorable
Members Of the Council, i hope we may
havd prosperous town, and that our af-
fairs will be conducted in a safe and bust
ness-like way. / havo the honor to be
Your Most Ob't,