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Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1886-01-22

The Macon Times has
aroused hornet in the shape of
DR.. I. J. Norris, and in last weeks
Republican and Democrat he
stings numerically,
If the silver dollars are accumu-
lating too rapidly in the treasury,
let them be sent out west We
still have room for some thousands
of them, and in return for every
dollar we receive will send the
Weekly Graphic one year to any
address they may name.
When newspaper claiming
to be Republican, begins interfer-
ing indirectly in Democratic
squabble, by calling one proposed
Democratic candidate "demago-
que" tits evident that the publish
er has leaning toward
that demagogue's opponent.
Perhaps an appointment or
pending claim at Washington has
something to do with it.
The German Farmers Con
gress declare that the tendency
to hoard constantly approaching
gold coins is doing more to ruin
German agriculture, than imported
grains and meats, and the petition.
ers insist that Germany has wait,
el long enough for concert of ac-
ton with England in establishing
a bi-metallic basis.
st. Louis society is wonder
derfully stirred up over pros
pective duel between two dudes o.
that city. The trouble, as usual
Is pair of hazel eyes, and in tn,
delicate diplomacy of the hear
onedudewas too much for the other
The chief point under discussion
by society Is, if the duel take:
place and one or the other should
be shot in the head, whether i
would produce any pereept
BILE effect.
The Real Estate Inde,
published at Kansas City by "
L. Griggs the live real estate man
is enjoying unprecedented pros
perity. We Speak from experience
when We say that it is one of tn
best, advertising mediums in tn,
country, small ad having brough
us work from the Sunny South
the far North, the East aud In
West. We rejoice with Mr.. Grigg
in this prosperity, for it has bee.
his unceasing and mtiring effort
that have placed the Index in tn
front rank Of Real Estate papers.
THE American Silver dollar
in HAVANA, a great Commercial
city, stands ahead fthe gold coin
of all natious Of the world, exceI
its own and would equal them, bu
for the war made upon it at home
Last week British sovereign
were quoted in Havanah. at 3 to
per cent premium, American silve
dollars at I! to 5! per cen
premium.
The bond-holders and gol
bugs are trying to produce the in
preston that paying the $4,000
600 of bonds in silver will caus
gold to advance, that a heavy E,
port of this most precious met;
will follow, and times becom
more stringent than they are /;
present However the prediction
of the gold theorists have so ofte
failed that their gloomy foreboc
ings are little needed. There is
determination TO give silver tes
and if this test should prove thi
silver is not what its adyocat,
claim, it can only prove disastrou
10 The capitalist, as the producer
af the country have already di.
posed OF their products at les
than cost of production. The pr,
ducers are III better shape to hay
the test made now than any on
else, and we say let us have it
once.
The K. of L. Currency Bill.
rIr r II II ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE USE OF CAPITALs.-The follow
ing suggestions about using capital let.
tiers, should be consulted and learned
by newspaper correspondents and wri-
ters in general. Many good productions
find their way to the waste basket, sim
ply because the punctuation and capt.
alizing are so miserable, that time can
not be spared to correct. Every entire
sentence should begin with capital.
Proper names, and adjectives derived
from these shsuld begin with a capital.
All appellations of the Deity should be-
gin with a capital. Official and honor
airy titles begin with a capitals Every
line of poetry should begin with CAPT
tai Titles of books and the heads Of
their chapters and divisions are print
ed in capitals. The pronoun, I, and the
exclamation, o, are always capitals.
The days of the week and the months
of the year begin with capitals. Every
quotation should begin with a capital.
Names Of religious denominations begin
with capitals. In preparing accounts,
each item should begin with capital.
Any word of very special Importance
may begin with capital.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE advantage people have with us,
is that we can sell cheaper and give far
superior garments. than any other house
in this city, for the following reasons:
1st, we manufacture all our own cloth
ing. End, we have experienced tailors
and cutters to make and trim them,
like custom made clothing. 3rd, and
the last is, we don't have to buy them
from other wholesale houses, because,
we can afford to sell our superior cloth
ing at the same price that other houses
in town buy them at. We have the
handsomest line of clothing that ever
was seen by the public before. Call and
be convinced. Polite attention guaran-
teed to everybody.
BALTIC. CLOTHING HOUSE.
j. Brafman, Manager.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
Ine DIAMOND Shirt

ATTENTION II called to the fact that
the ESTABLISHED RETAIL PRICE
Of The Diamond Shirt is Sl.00 unlaun-
dred, s1.25 laundrled. AT these prices the
merchant makes only fair profit. If
anybody offers this shirt At less than
above figures the evident intention Il TO
make up the difference By m overeharge
on other goods. True economy should
cause yon Cd disco urage this unmerean-
tile style Of doing business. The genuine
DIAMOND Shirt is manufactures only
by DANIEL MILLER u CO,
ell-tfl Baltimore Nj.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

SCooPED.--Thew way of the transgres-
sor is hard, especially when our efficient
corps of deputy sheriffs and police Of
ficers get after them. Mr.. John Stev-
ems has been wanted for some time for
lnficting an ugly wound, in the face,
on Mr. Henry Buckerman, but has sue
ceeded in evading the vigilance OF the
officers, until last Saturday night,
when Officers Hollis aud O'Neal sur
prised him at his home and captured
HIM. Mr.. Thomas Gregory, also want
ed for disorderly conduct and carry ing
concealed weapons, was scooped, early
Monday morning, at his home in the
pine hills, by officer Hollis, Sencendiver
O'Neal and Dumford, after having
given the officers lively chase on u
former occasion, and escaped TO the
bushes. They are both boarding at
present, in Castle Dumford States
man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

WOUNDED UNTO DEATH. Tuesday
evening the authorities 1T the b q O.
depot were notified that the body Of q
young man had been discovered in a
cattle car. near the cemetery bridge.
Upon repairing to the car. q young man
was found lying in one corner, on the
top deck. unconscious from bnliet
wound in the top Of his head. lie was
Immediately brought TO the city, and
DIR. Myers summoned, who sought to
relieve his suffering, aud prohed the
wound some three inches, without lind
ing the ball He was removed TO Mrs.
Hathaway's boarding house at night,
but died early Wednesday morning
Papers found on his person identified
him as Harry Sweigert, formerly OF this
place, but lately OF Baltimore His
pockets contained some tobacco and q
watch key, but no money, His clothes
were very tidy and fine, and he wore
knights of Labor badge on his vest. No
weapon was found on his person or in
the cattle car. The wound was direct
ly in the top of the head and his right
arm was covered with the blood that
had oozed from it, 1t looks as though
foul play had been done. Hewas pro-
baby murdered and thrown into the
car. Several suspicious looking tramps
were seen upon the same train. Mrs.
Sweigert came up on Wednesday and
he was buried here by the knights of
Labor on Thursday. Much mystery
surrounds the affair. If murder has
been done, we pray the perpetrators
may suffer due punishment for the
crime.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

WE have purchased from one Of the
largest concerns, the handsomest and
most stylish stiff. soft and crush hats
that we have ever presented to the people
of Martnsburg, and sur rounding coun-
try. We are sole agents fer that large
concern, and we bought such quantity,
that they gave US an inside price on them,
and we can therefore afford to sell hats
from Is to 80 per cent less than M other
house in town Call and be convinced
Polite attention guaranteed to everybody.
BALTIC. CLOTHING HOUSE.
). BRAFMAN, Man'g.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Mr.. j, BRAFMAN has just returned
from the eastern cities, where he laid
in the most complete stock OF furnish
ing goods, such as scarfs, ties, bows,
ETC., in which he can't be undersold,
nor can't be beaten in the quality al.
so the finest line of underwear, white
aud scarlet indicated shirts and draw
ers, from the cheapest to the very. finest
that is to be had. Gail and see Brat
man, and he can fit you out from head
to foot, and can save you from Is to 80
per cent on anything he sells you.
BALTIC CLOTHING House.
J, Brafman, Man'g.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

Miss Lille Herring is visiting in Bal
timore.
Mrs. sallie Faulkner Pierce is visit
ing here.
Mrs. Gustave G. Matthaei % visiting
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. g. G. swartz, or Baltimore, is
visiting in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Roush have re-
turned to Baltimore.
Misses Clara and Cora Dyche have re-
/ turned home from Cumberland
Mr.. Ed. Wild, OF Berkeley Springs, is
spending few days at home.
Mr. Rodge Witherow and wife are
visiting relatives in this city.
Mr.. Jas. Hamill has returned from a
pleasant trip to California.
Mr.. Abel Hunter and family, of Graf
ton, are visiting at Mr.. NJ. Q. Hunters.
Mrs. Gerhardt and daughter, Mrs.
Gibson have returned from a visit in
Harrisburg.
Miss Plum Yantis, of Bolivar, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. g. L. Sencin-
diver.
Miss Minnie Bowers, after a long Wis
it in New Jersey, came back to the
"burg" on Monday.
Mr.. Ashby Cunningham, of the Queen
City Hotel, Cumberland, passed the
Sabbath at his home here.
Miss Ruth Eyster, of Chambersburg,
after very pleasant visit to her sister,
Mrs. w. A. Gard, returned home on
Monday.
Mr.. THOMAS LAMBERT, for several
years the efficient and accommodating
barber connected with Mr.. Lewis Lam
bert, of this place, bias removed with his
family, to Roanoke, Va. We are very
sorry to lose Tom, but wish him success
in his new home.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE HARVEST MooN.-For week
or so past the nights have been simply
divine. The cool and pleasant air and
the brilliant and beautiful moon in an
almost cloudless sky combined to tempt
the people outdoors, especially the
young people. This is the ''harvest
moon" In olden times the simple
rural people of England entertained a
superstition that Providence ordained
that the moon should rise early and set
late and shine unusually clear that
they might continue into the dewy
night their Iabors in the harvest field.
Hence the name.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

KITTY RHoADEs. The theatre-go
ing people will be glad to welcome Kitty
Rhoades at the Genital Opera House
Monday next, the Goth inst. In this
city she is an especial favorite, and de.
servedly SO, for she has but few rivals
in this country. Pretty, pleasant and
cultued, she will draw large houses.
If you want to pass "a pleasant evening
and have a good laugh, be sure and at
tend. Prices low and performance SUI
perb.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE sad spectacle of a barefoot girl,
leading a gray-headed, blinds infrm
mother about the streets, begging a few
crusts and pennies, made many per-
son sad, on Monday. A mother can al
ways appeal to the hottest nature of our
being but one so aged. distressed and
uncared for, was indeed pitifnl and
touching. IT'S too true: "Half of the
world know not how the other half
lives.''
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

The Lutheran Reunion at Pen-Mar
last Wednesday was largely attended.
The Chambersburg Repository says:
The vocalists were accompanied by Miss
Mamie Eyster, of the Lutheran choir,
of this place on Moller choral pipe or
gan and by the City Band, of Martins
burg, w. Va, under the direction of
Professor f. w. Luscomb.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
MOSQUITO PREvESTlvR

4 Mosquito PREVENTIVE A
practical scientist in Washington. ID.
c., sends usa communication to tile
effect that be has discovered al unfail-
ing remedy fer the mosquito nuisance,
He has experimental widely In this
field aud has reached an important con
clusion. TIE only way 10 snare the
mosquito Is through tas'es Two arti,
Giles, SAYS the writer particularly appeal
to the mosquitoes palate. Dne isa small
baby, the other half eaten apple. In
the mind of cur correspondent it is bar
bafous 70 take small baby to bed for
the express purpose uf shielding our
adult self from the attack Of mos
quitoes. 1t is much more humane and
equally effective, be says, to leave an
apple core on the table on retiring.
Mosquitoes Ike apple juice oetter than
blood. Thus is the apple, the instrument
OF mani fall, at least made a.blessing TO
a mosquito cursed race. The Washing
ton man who has given these facts to
the public should receive pension
that is If his recipe really proves effect
i've.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

The intelligent voters in this county
are more numerous now than ever be-
fore. Men, as we'll as principles; &C
tions, as we'll as pretentions; ability, as
well as honesty, will be considered this
fall. The day for voting Elindly and
unfortunately, has passed. Intelli-
gence and independence have lifted the
burthen from the voters back and silen-
ced to great extent the crack of the
party whip. Vote your sentiments; let
no organization dictate your course; fire
for the best target.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
SEVERE ILLNEss.-Mr. e. G. Tn.

SEVERE ILLNEss.-Mr. e. G. I'm
ger, of Knoxville, Md, for many years
connected with the Frederick News, and
now of the Baltimore Mutual Aid So
ciety, is lying dangerously i'll at his
home. Ed. is well known in this place
as a bright, industrious young gentle
man, and his many friends are sorry to
hear of his sickness. We trust he may
be spared to finish long life of useful
ness.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

MONEY For CHARLESTON MIR. A.
l.. Martin, with commendable thought
and humane motives, has succeeded in
collecting quite snug little sum for
the sufferers by the earthquake at
Charleston, 5. q. Those who wish to
contribute, can do so by calling upon
Mr.. Martin. The list will be open for
contributions until tonight. Those
who can spare the money, should send,
even though they send but mite.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
Pay What Thou Owest.

After the 18th inst, all accounts on
the books Of r.. A. Blondel without re-
gard to race, color or previous condi-
tion will be placed in the hands OF pro-
per officers for collection Our credi-
tors are pressing US all they know how
for their money and we will he compell-
ed to force collections.
s11-2tl W II. SHOWERS,
Trustee.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

WELL, BoYs.-Mr. II. 5. Cage and
Mr.. J. II. Moolehouse, of Martinsburg,
tried to turn their buggy in the circum-
ference of ten cent piece at Morgan's
Grove last week. They made the turn,
but they turned upside down instead of
around. When they untangled them
selves from the horse and buggy and
dust, their nearest friend would not
have recognized them. When they got
to town they walked with cane and a
limp, and they say they won't attempt
to make a turn again in anything small
er than ten.acre lot.-Shep. Register.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE branch shirt factory, to which
attention was called in our last issue,
is practically certainty All arrange
ments have been completed, and 400 to
500 shirts cut and ready for making,
will be sent to Mr.. Neal Berry, shortly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

ANGELS OF MIDNIGHT.-Two black
angels of midnight met in Church AL
ley last Sunday night at rather late
hour, prepared to battle for the affec-
tions of a certain colored porter of one
of our hotels. For a few minutes they
fought like cats. They wooded each 9TH
er; fell in the mud, bit, scratched and
remained, like Amazon warriors, out
of wind, but unvanquished. A large
crowd witnessed the combat from the
street crossing. We always believed
Jimmy was much admired by the "cul-
lud" lasses, but never knew his dudis-
tic attractionswere so resistless. How
ever, when the moon shines bright,
sweethearts will fight.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THOMPSON Il TABLER, in order to
make more room for their enormous
stock of clothing have knocked out the
partition between the main and rear
rooms, and made thereby one large
room. And they are selling clothing
right along. Advertising always means
an increase in business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

BUTTERFLIES PATTERNs.--We have TAX
en- the agency for the above named popu-
lar patterns and will always keep on hand
a full stock of the latest styles. When you
come to town call and get fashion sheet
free. EMMERT a. FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE Emner Telephone Company
have been contracted with to put up
fifty wires in this city. Now let our
citizens assist the enterprise and they
will never regret it. We hope soon to
see Martinsburg connected, telephoni-
cally, with-all the neighboring villages
and cities.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE Winchester Union Cornet Band
passed through here on Thursday, en-
route for New Hampshire to attend the
veterans. reunion. Mr.. w. A. Gard,
Agent Of G. V. r. r. Co., at this place,
succeeded in getting lower rates for the
band than was offered by the other
roads.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

AT LAST. "A settled rain began on
Wednesday, and soon settled the mis-
cradle dust and dirt. The rain was
very badly needed, and therefore high
ly appreciated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

LAST Wednesday Winchester voted
on local option, which was carried by
almost two hundred majority. An exc
dus to Martinsburg is the result. We
welcome strangers to our city, but at
the same time we must remark that beer
sells two glasses for 5 cents in Hagers-
town.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

THE most reliable family medicine, DIR.
J. @. Calhouns, Anti Dyspeptic Vegetable
Compound Cathartic Pills, sold by A. NJ.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
The Best.

THE b. :. s.& :. coarse kip and calf
boots for Farmers Mechanics and Rail
Road men, are the BEST goods made IN
this country, TOR the prices. AS proof of
our sincerity in what we say, we are Pied
ged, 70 replace, with new pair any we
recommend that are NOT good.
GETTINGER q HoKE,
Queen Street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
PUMPKIN stories next.

PUMPKIN stories next.
How polite the candidates are.
BRIGHT EYED Kitty Rhoades, well
come,
THE Hannis DistiIlery opened up on
Monday.
THE printers of Wheeling are on
strike.
AN abundant corn harvest is falling
before the cutters.
THE universal opinion of all-the
'sSalvation Army must go.
THE German, at the St. Clair Hotel,
Tuesday night, was very pleasant
event.
THE caterpillars have made clean
sweep this year. Numerous trees have
had their foliage destroyed by them,
Hon. W. FL. II. FLICK delivered a
very able and interesting speech before
the "Sherman Invincibles" on Tuesday
night.
On, would you be an editor and have
great big copper cent? Oh, would
you be an editor and saw wood to pay
the rent
AN attempt is being made to con.
tinue the spoke works in operation. 1t
would be shame to allow them to
close up.
THE Wheeling hateltgencer got out
a large sixteen page industrial edition
on Monday. 1t was a splendid testi-
monial to the push of that Journal.
SOME fifty colored men left here for
Mount Pleasant Wednesday, where they
have secured work for some six weeks
on the water works.
THERE always were wards in town
There will be six on Monday when j.
II. Ward the genial manager of Kitty
Rhoades' Company arrives.
Mr.. j. w. VOLTS pavement has been
completed. on King street 1t is very
substantial, and creditable addition to
the comfort of travellers.
THE Baptist Association struck wet
weather. They never fear water, how
ever, and the meetings have been large
ly attended.
CHILLY mornings and nights, faded
vegetation, briefer daylight, fleecy, lead
en- clouds, bespeak the advent of au
tumn. Sunday the rain and mad wind
storm, reminded one of November.
SPARE us from the funny man, who
imagines everything he utters to be wit
ty and laughable. Ring, ring, o chest
nut bell, and hush him into silence
Then will conversations be edifying and
enjoyable.
THE exhibition at Morgan's Grove,
Jefferson county, was success, in ev-
cry detail. Too much credit cannot be
given to the worthy and efficient propa-
gators of the exhibition. Hurrah for
Old Jefferson
WE BLUsH.-Mr. Grant Pitzer, of
the Martinsburg INDEPENDENT, made
the effort of his life when he wrote up
the Press Association. To read it Was
almost as good as being there.-Shep.
Register.
LABOR should be protected and re-
munerated. Labor must, however, re-
spect the opinions of others. Ostracism
and egotism never accomplish anything
but the decentralization and destruction
of those who practice them.
BUTTERFLIES PATTERNS. We have tax.
en- the agency for the above named popular
patterns and Will always keep on hand a
full stock of the latest STYLES. When Won
come to town call and get a fashion sheet
free. EsIAIERT Il FIERY.
MR.. II. HOLMES LAMAR has taken
charge of school in Opequop District,
for the time being. We miss his genial
companionship, but congratulate thepa-
irons on obtaining such an intelligent
young gentleman "to teach the young
ideas how to shoot"
WANTED-20O Ladies to make white
shirts. Easy work and good pay. Apply
at once to ii, C. BERRY
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

SOCIETY is in pucker over the ques-
ton, "Shall our girls whistle ?n OF
course they may, if they strengthen
their lungs by using the great DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

FOUTS Cologne is superior TO, and
much cheaper than any bottled cologne
made. Its odor is very agreesble, and
permanent. Sold 10 bulk by JNo. LEE
FOUT. Druggist. H ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

200 Tons Janney's Grain Grower Fer
tilizer ready for delivery by JNo. r.. JAN
NEY. ar At.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

A NICE oatmeal toilet soap, 3cakes in
a box, only 10 cts. per box, Vt F0UTS
drug store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18
School ROY to his Pa.

PA, be sure to stop at q. +. HER
RINGS and get pair Of his guaranteed
shoes, that he sells AZ sl.25, The boys
say they cant wear them, out. His shoe
stock Is enormous,and he CATS new styles
daily.
c. P. HERRING & cos
b Popular Cash House
3 Cor. Queen and Marin 81
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

300 Bushels new crop Timothy seed, for
sale by J. III. MILLER a. SONS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-09-18

800 Tons 'Janney's standard .MilIer's
Dissolved Bone and other brands OF Fer
lilizer, now ready for delivery BY J.. II.
MILLER & SONS.