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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

from the Missouri Republican,.
In the extreme southwestern cor.
ner of Louisiana lies the largest pro-
ducing farm In the world. It runs
one hundred miles north and south
and twenty-five miles east and west,
and is owned and operated by a SYN.
dictate ofNorthern capitalists. Their
general manager, j. B. Watkins,
gives an interesting account Of this
gigantic plantation, which throws
the great Dalrymple farm Of Dakota
into the shade completely. He was
cornered by a reporter at tho st.
James Hotel last night, and asked
to give the particulars Of his gigan-
tic enterprise. 'sThe million and
a-half acres of land in in our tract
Mr.. Watkins said, twas purchased
in 1883 from the State of Louisiana.
and from the United States govern.
ment. At that time it was q vast
grazing land for the cattle Of the
few dealers of the neghborhood.
When ! took possession l found
over 10000 head of halfwild horses
and cattle. My first work was to
divide the immense tract into con.
vehient pastures, establishing sta.
tons or ranches every six miles.
The fencing alone cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. The land I
found to be best adapted to rice, SUI
gar, corn and cotton. All our cult
waiting, ditching, ETC., is done by
steam power. We take a tract, saw
half a mile wide, for instance, and
place an engine at each aide. These
engines are portable and operate a
cable attached to four ploughs, and
under this arrangement we are ena-
bled TO pillow thirty sacres day with
only the labor Of three men, Our
narrowing, planting and cultIvating
is done in like manner. In fact,
there is, not draught horse on the
entire place. We have, Of. course.
horses for the herders of cattle, Of
which we now have 10000 head.
The Southern Pacific Railroad runs
for thirty-six miles through orr
farm. We have three steamboats,
operating on the waters Of our own
estate, upon which there are three
hundred miles Of navigable waters.
we have an ice factory, bank, 4
shipyard and rice mill. /"
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Proposed Bridge Over the Potomac.

HAGERsTowN, MD. Dec. 2O-Citi-
zens of Washington county, Nd, and
Berkeley county, w. Va, are max
ing an effort to have an iron bridge
built across the Potomac river at
Williamsport, Nd. It's estimated
cost is $25, 1000, which is sought to be
raised by stock subscribed by pri-
vate individuals, aided by joint APP
preparation from the two counties.
1t is claimed that the investment
would pay by charging moderate
toll. The ford now in use at that
point is uncertain. If no aid is re-
ceived from the counties by means
of appropriations, those interested
say that the bridge will be built by
few private individuals. If the
proposed new railroad from Hancock
to Williansport is built, the bridge
will then become necessity. Will
Transport is six miles from Hagers-
town, and has population of l 300,
and aside from being the terminus
of the Western Maryland Railroad,
has large business enterprises, which
it is claimed, will be greatly benefit
ed by the bridge. The latter will
also secure to the farmers of Berke-
ley county additional market facili-
ties at Williamsport and Hagers
town, besides those they now have
at Martinsburg, the county seat,
which is 13 milen from Williams.
snort.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

in seeking the salvation Of their coun-
trymen, that Gods ancient people, is
rael, may acknowledge Christ as the
Messiah that the time may soon come
when according to prophecy, the
Spirit shall be poured out like floods
upon the dry ground" and "the des-
ert shall rejoice and blossom as the
."-Acts ii. 29-41; lisa. xiv. 10;
Matt. tx. 1888; Rom xi. % SO; Isaiah
xxx; Eccles XII; lisa xiii, 1-16; Acts K.
3448.
z. Saturday evening, 1880 o'clock
To be opened by Rev. j. r..
Ridenour. Meeting to be held in
the Lutheran Church. Subject Pray
er for nations
For the the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit upon the nations, for
rulers and all in authority, fer just
and equal laws and righteous admin
istration for the better observance of
the Lords day, for the prevalence Of
the Spirit of Christ between employ
ers and employed; that anarchism and
all forms of ,lawlessness may pass
away, and men live quiet and peacea-
BILE lives in all godliness and honesty,
for peace among nations, and the re-
moval of all race and sectional antip
athies; for the abolition of slavery, the
opium trade, the liquor traffic, and
all other immoral trades and practic-
es, for the blessing of God of all eff
forts to remove the curse of intern
perance for the cessation of. perse-
cution for conscience sake, and of all
oppression.-Psa Xvii and xcvi Joel
ii. 1892; Rom ; xiii l Thes. v. 12-
"a Zeph iii. 1920. Rom. xiv; Matt.
vii liz Peter ii. 1926 Hosea
xiv.
8. Sabbath evening, 700 o'clock
Sermon. Thy kingdom come y
Matt vi 10. To be delivered by Rev.
f. nj Woods in first M. e. Church.
The services in the several churches
will be conducted by the respective
pastors. 1t is earestly desired that
all people should so arrange all bus
mess and household duties as far as
practicable so as to be able to join in
these services. Familiar hymns and
tunes are desired and hearty sing
ing.
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cIeveIand's Offensive partisanshiu.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--Mr. H. G.
Rogers, deputy commissioner of in
ternal revenue, has resigned. The
resignation is to take effect on the ap
pointment and qualification of his
successor. This action was taken at
the instance of the President. MIR.
Rogers is Republican, and has been
in the Office for many years. There
are no charges against him. 1t is gen.
orally understood that MIR. Hender-
son, chairman of the Indiana State
Democratic Committee, will be APP
pointed to succeed him.
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Col. Frank Burr's Mizpah.

PHILADELPHIA. December 2l.-The
largest audience ever gathered at
a matinee in this city applauded the
first production Of "Mizpah" this af
ternoon to the echo. Col. #. A. Burr,
the owner of the new opera which
is satire on American life and
politics, rendered the performance
as a benefit to the Journalists Club.
of this city. The receipts wereabout
$500. ~.
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Hedgesville.

Cupids darts are falling thick and
fast in our midst Mr.. j. N. MAIDEN
bousch and Miss Laura Gaff entered
the matrimonial estate at the brides
residence on the eve of the 90 inst,
carrying with them the hope many
friends that their voyage down the
stream of time may be blissful
one.
Mr.. Hezekiah Perrell lost little
child on Saturday last whose remains
were inferred at Little Georgetown
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.. Henshaw are
sojourning in Washington, D. c.,
the guests of friends and relatives.
The oyster supper under the au-
spices of the ladies Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, will begin on the
3Oth, and continues until the eve Of
January the LIST inclusive.
Masonic lodges of the village held
their regular meeting on Tuesday
night last.
Quite large attendance at the
sale of the late p. d. Weaver from
these regions-and everything dis
posed of at low rates.
Mrs. Wilson and daughter after a
long sojourn in the country have
again reached their residence in this
village.
The members and all interested
are busily engaged in decorating the
various churches.
We learn that Mr.. and Mrs. G.
w. Appleby of Baltimore, contem-
plate spending portion of the holt
day season in this place.
AS the festive season approaches
let us not forget those upon whom
the bland smile of fortune has not
fallen and wish We Editor and Staff
a happy issue out of all Affections
which may befal them and a great
increase in the circulation of the In
DEPENDENT. REPORTER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25
FOR THE LADIES.

There are some complaints to which
women are peculiarly liable, and from
which they will suffer in silence for
years, when they could be easily cured
by the use of Pomeroy's Petroline Plas-
ters. Its healing and soothing proper
ties have met with universal and un-
qualified COMMUNICATION from all using
them. Ladies who have never used
them will find 1t to their advantage to
try them. Ii they once do so, they will
never be without them again. Jno. l..
Fout, Agent. Martjnsburg, w. Va.
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Wirelets.

The Pension Appropriation bill
calls for $76,254,50l
A rich silver mine has been devel-
oped in Dubois county, Ind.
Heavy snow storms in Central
Germany have blocked the railway
lines.
The prohibitionists were defeated
in the recent election in Clarke conn
ty, Va.
Seventeen smugglers in hiding
near Vicenza were killed by an ava
lanche.
1t is said that pill-swallowing,
matches are becoming popular in
some Western towns.
The Mormon and anti-Mormon
Hobbies are said to be very active in
the halls of Congress.
Bodies of workmen have seeded
from the Knights of Labor in Penn
sylvania and New Jersey.
Richmond is stirred by another
murder, revealed in the ante-mortem
statement of deserted wife.
Uneasiness is felt in Paris over the
rapidity with which France and
other nations are arming.
About $50 feet of the Pennsylvan-
ia Railroads freight wharf in Phila-
delphia caved in, precipitating lot
of valuable freight in the water.
The jury in the Campbell divorce
case returned verdict Monday ac-
quitting both the plaintiff and defend
ant OF the charge of adultery.
1t is reported that Frank Jackson,
said to be the leader of the Fort
Worth train robbers, was captured
Monday by Texas detectives in the
Indian Territory.
Hulon Preston, the 16-year-old
son of State Senatot Preston, Of
Macon, Ga, was accidently shot and
killed Saturday by his younger
brother, Joseph while hunting.
Among the saved from the burn
ing of the ill-fated steamer T. M.
White, is a little white boy, three
years old, too young to give his name
whose only reply when asked whose
boy are you ?" is Mammals boy"
Miss Chrissie King, of Ontario,
Canada, has come into possession of
$l50,00O by not disputing the condi-
tion of Is maiden aunt's will. 1t pro-
vidid she should marry ayoung man
Gilbert Allen, whom she had never
seen, on the day the aunt was bur-
led.
Chicago and other Northwestern
citses have been flooded winh spur
ions coin of late, and detectives have
discovered dies and material for.
the bogus money in
an old cabin near Pullman, Ills.
Several arrests have been made
Mrs. Hugh Jones, Of Erie, Pa,
has been notified of the death of her
brother. Henry Hughes, at Calcutta,
he leaves an estate of five million
dollars, which, by the provisions Of
the will, is to be divided between
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Ryan, of Erie,
and sister living in Wales. The
family separated early in life, the
brother going to India, and his two
sisters coming to this country. .
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25
In the United States Senate, We'd

In the United States Senate, We'd
nesday, Mr.. Cullom presented the
conference report on the interstate
commerce bill, and gave notice that
he would call it up next Tuesday.
Mr.. Platt's resolution for open exec
utive session was laid on the table
by vote of 33 to 81. Mr.. Beclz's
bill prohibiting Congressmen from
acting as attorneys for subsidized
railroad companies was discussed,
without a vote being reached, The
House was occupied in considering
the sundry civil appropriation bill,
during which there was a spirited
colloquy between Mr. Symes, of Col
orado, and Mr.. Randall, of Pennsyl-
vania.
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Many Versions in Pittston are

Many Persons in Pittston are
using Ely's Cream Balm, a Catarrh
remedy, with most satisfactory results
A lady is Receiving the sense Of smell
which she had not enjoyed for fifteen
years. She had giveI up her case as in /.
durable. Mr. Barber has used 1t in his
family and recommends it very highly.
A Tunkhannock lawyer, known TO
many OF our readers, testiies that he
was cured Of partial deafness. ~ ittston,
Pa, Gazette. Not liquid or snuff.
SOC.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

Salvation Oil, the greatest pain-cure
on earth, is compounded OF the best and
purest drugs known to medical scIence
1t ia guaranteed to contain nothing Of
a mineral or poisonous character. Price
only twenty i've cents bottle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

The new State House at Charles
ton is to be formally opened on the
night Of January5 blythe citizens of
Charleston with grand ball and
banquet. The famous U. S. Bar
racks band of Columbus Is expect
ed to furnish the music.
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Wednesday 22nd, 1885, by Rev. J. r..
Andrew, Mr.. JAMES IL SMITH aud
Miss MARY j AMBROSE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-12-25

WE lead IN fine holiday presents, see
II \ DIES JEWELRY STORE A spec
ial reduction to-day.
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Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

The late Mr., Tracy Of Buffalo,
about whose viii there is some dis.
pute, outside Of some Of the most dis
tinguished beer-drinking champions
has probably the best record in history
as an absorber Of fluids From the
testimony Of one Of his physicians, has
regular daily allowance IN the course
of the twenty-four hours was twelve
pint BOTTLES Of champagne, one quart
Of brandy and from Six to ten bottles
of clysmic water, What he absorbed
when he was bent on a little hiIarity
is not set forth. Mr., Tracy ordinary
yearly consumption, therefore, was
1850 pint bottles Of champagne, 1865
quarts Of brandy and from 1000 to
5000 bottles Of slysmic water The
question at issue il whether a man
whose system was engaged in taking
care Of all this liquid could find time
to make legal will, Possibly COM
parsons Of an interesting character
viii BIZ Forthcoming 10 show how
much man can drink and remain
sane. The one undoubted instructive
feature about Dir, Tracys ease SO far
is that what heindulged in win Kill q
man within a certain timc.N. Y.
World.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07
rro,rellna omrrr.. rnn,lllr..


a paper thinks Il has discovered the
reason why Senator Gockrell was so
persistent in advocating the measure
compelling army officers 10 provide
for their families. II says There
has been good deal Ill curiosity 10
know what was the particular cause
Of the measure brought in By senator
Bockrell, proposing to require the
war department 70 protect the faml-
lies Of officers who do not support
them, by the dividing Of their respec.
tive salaries. II IS understood that
the measure grew out Of the ease III d
single officer whose wife has many
friends in the District Of Columbia,
The name Of the officer in question is
Earle, Heis a lieutenant in the Sec
ond infantry and stationed at Omaha
He married a beautiful woman who
was formerly Il clerk in the sreasury
department and is now employed in
the mint at San Francisco. There is
a long story connected with his sepa-
ration from her He procured di.
vorce in one Of the territories winch
was afterwards set asideon the ground
of irregularity While the officer was
stationed in the division Of the Pacific
suit was brought by bis wife in san
Francisco and he was required by the
commanding officer 70 present humseli
at headquarters and explain the
charges against him,
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

The report comes from the Bureau
Of Statistics that the total number a.
immigrants who arrived at our ports
from the principal foreign countries
during the twelve months ending
June 30th, 1856, was $4,000. Last
year 395,346 arrived; in 1884, SIS, SOP;
in 1888, GOSSIP; in 1882, 788, 992.
Tbs hast was the highest number that
ever came in any one year II may
be seen that there has been a constant
decrease for the last five years. This
may be attributed partly to The not
over prosperous state Of affairs IN the
United States, and perhaps partly III
some Improvement in foreign condi-
hons, though with respect to the Iat-
ter, certainly nothing 81 a marked
character has occurred Much the
largest percentage e ali above emu.
metated were Germans, ina IL x pos-
siblc that Bsmarks dislike ii losing
80 many able bodied citizens may have
led to tie effect 81 ehecktna the ti8e
.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

I'he celebrated Crawford divorce
case has terminated III the complete
disgrace III Sill Charles bike ana thls
cable has announced that he will sell
His estate III England ana live III ~,
clusion III the South Of France AND
~ one of The brighte4t men ID Eng
liSb public life, d distinguished Literal
teur, man upon whom d short time
ago 20 stain apparently rested
leaderof Radicals and godson Of Qaeeia
Victoria il pulled down from The pt-
destal he hitherto occupied and his tu-
tul,e prospects annihilated Sir Ghais.
bike IS only f5rty.three. HE received
his academical education att Trinity
Hall, Cambridge, where liz graduated
as senior legalist iii 1865 He was.
called to the Lar in the same year by
the Middle Temple Then he began
"a travel, He visited Canada and the
United States ln August, 1866, Ne
met Hepworth Dixon At ", Louis, and
with him visited the Rocky Noun.
tafms apd the MORMON cities Dixon
dedicated bis HNew America" ID h,ra
Dixie passed t,n across ths continent
stayed a long time in San Francisco,
thence went 70 Panama, New Zen
land, Tasmania, Australia, Ceyloa,
India, Egypt, completing the eircut
of the globe. The result Of Ills travels
was the remarkably successful book,
IaGreater Britain, work ID which
| the author advocated the federation
Of the EngHsA.speakiug races In
1865, then one IF the most popublr
men in England, Sir Charles l1ilite
/ was elected for the borough of Chel-
sea, which place he represented un,a,
/ terruptedly tih the present year, when
I ht was defeated He II proprietor bf
I the AthenRunl, of Notes and Queries,
/ principal proprietor Of the Gardeners
/ Chronicle and the Agricultural 5a-
zette, IN 1s7i he published tile apony-
! NOUS satire, 4I'he Fall 81 Prince Flor
estan, Of Monaco Y Ia politics he Il 1
Radical, but has up ID tue last Parlia-
ment been an opponent of Home
Ralc,
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

Colonel Harry Reed, the expansive
and Jolly editor of the Critic Holbrook,
was in the city yesterday The colo
hel reports "h--l to pay" in Apache
county. From perusal Of the Critic
1t looks as though the game in that
afflicted county had come to a show
down, and somebody--not the colonel
will be caught with a bob-tail flush
Albuquerque journal,
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

The Star says; Another land and
cattle company has been formed in
Pima county, with r. X. Richardson,
y. L. Stiles and Walter Vail as incor-
porators, Capital stock $4,000. The
company will be known as the San
Pedro Land and Cattle Company,
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

The recent stringent prohtbitory
liquor legislation in Georgia has led
to the adoption of regulations under
which not exceeding four ounces Of
liquor can be sent through the mails.
The bottles are to be inclosed in tubes
of tin, papisr-mache or wood, packed
in cork, crumbs on felt. In this way
liquor can be sent to any city or town
where there is a postoffice, no matter
how strict the local laws may be.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

The NJ. Johns Apache Coz Herald
says: The river is reported az per-
feetly dry below town. Even the
pools which had been preserved BY the
dams, have disappeared, and there IL
no water at all for the stock. The
Wabash Company Is pumping water
daily from wells 10 keep their stock
ALIKE, and Smith, Carson 4 GO, have
driven their cattle to tic mountains
for water and pasturage No water
at the Meadows either for stock Or ir-
rigation
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

The Prescott Courier Is worried
over the possibility Of removal Of the
military headquarters to Albuquer-
que, knowing that Prescott draws it's
life blood from Whipple barracks.
1t says: We publish to-day the mill
tary order for a reservation in New
Mexico This reservation Is to be 10.
Gated near Albuquerque and there is
no doubt that il the reservation Is con-
frmed BY the order of the President,
the military headquarters Of the de-
partment will be located at Albuquer-
que. This is bad news for the Ter4i.
tory and worse for Prescott. II Is TO
be sincerely regretted that the mill
tary Business Of this section Of coun.
try is to leave the Territory.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

This is an age when notoriety is
considered one of the great desiderata
and the summer season is par excel
lence the time for attracting public
attention. A Cape May belle has won
temporary fame by allowing the nail
of her little finger to grow to an ex-
treme length and having it tipped
with gold. She has thus given a
pointer" to other young women who
want to see their names in print.
Why the eecentricity Of the Cape May
beauty should be of public interest il
is hard to say, bat her feat, or rather
her nail, has been chronlcled from
Maine to the Pacific.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

One of the peculiar additions of the
Senate Committee the appropriation
bill, is clause appropriating $1,000
to pay Edwin b. Smith for legal ser
vices rendered Che Government in the
case of thu United States versus
Charles j. Guiteau. Smith was the
attorney appointed by the Court to
defend Guiteau whom the assassin de-
nounced in the courtroom several
times. Smith finally resigned in dis
gust. Two thousand dollars is looked
upon as a rather large fee for the
small service Smith rendered in the
case. ..
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

Many Of the Aztec Company's cat
tie, says the Holbrook Critic, that
were destined to market at Kansas
City, became sick from being allowed,
after the drive from the mountains, 10
partake too freely Of water from Salt
creek. Out of four hundred head Of
fine steers, about one hundred and
fifty were stricken Fifty head were
attacked at Winslow and could not be
forwarded We have SINCE learned
that Of those sent forward one hun
dred became Affected BY the alkali
taken at Salt creek before reaching
Albuquerque But few fatal eases
are reported.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

Miss Il. S. Mills IS the heroine of
Dakota. She edits the Hawley Star, a
weekly newspaper q considerable cir
culation, planted fve acres Of trees on
a uee claim, built a saw-ulill, and
when she has proved up her home
stead viii have 430 acres 81 land in
her own name She is seemingly
never still, does everything with a
rush, bat does everything we'll. A
young Harvard graduate who is as
sistant local editor on a paper pub
lished in the next town calls her "a
daughter Of the gods But the
Mills Of the gods grind slowly, and
there is certainly an exception hers.
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07
Saturday, August Z, 1886,

The President has Signed the bill
requiring land grant railroads to take
but patents and pay for surveys
Arizona silver belt. [volume] (Globe City, Pinal County, Ariz.) 1878-19??, 1886-08-07

1t Is now demonstrated that Com
missioner Atkins, of the Indian Bu
reau, has not brought about single
reform ID bis Department since he
took charge Tit. Itis notorious for
its looseness AID its corruption.
Wen, what could anybody expect III
Adkins il the way of REFORM