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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08
rrustIne Natare Of Norwseians

like the Norwegians. All travellers
here declare them perfectly honest I
certainly have not seen the slightest dis
position on the part of any one Of them
to deceive or cheat, and if trustfulness
is an evidence of honesty these people
are wonderfully SO. They have hugo
keys to their storehouses and graneries
keys big enough to brain O man with.
They are nearly always in the keyhole
or hanging somewhere within reach of
one feloniously inclined. AT wayside
stations NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of small
silverware-are exposed in the public
room, where any one can easily carry
them off. The cigars are in open boxes
for the traveller to help himself from,
with the expectation that he win hon.
estly account for any he has taken.
farm-houses are left open when the
whole family goes off to the mountain
to cut hay, and In some unfrequented
Localities the wayfarer goes in, builds q
fire, and cooks meal; goes to the store
room, helps himself to milk and " fiat
broed," and leaves on the table money
enough to pay for what he has used.
Frequently post-boy The is sometimes
q man. and not infrequently girl or
woman has taken what / have paid for
his dues, putting it into his pocket
without counting. lie always, how
ever, sees what you give him as gra-
ttulty, and shakes you by the hand when
he says :" tax" tthanlzs). / gave o ser.
vant-girl too much for our dinner. She
was much amused, when she followed
me, that | should have made such a
blpnder AT waysde stations they charge
rldlculously low prices, and as far as I
can learn make no distinction in making
charges to foreigners and home people,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08
Alabama Families UnwittingIy United.
Griffin Sun.

Griffin Sun.
There was romantic marriage at
Blountville, Ala, last Saturday night.
A party of young people were at the
residence of Mr.. A. Z. Fields discuss
ING marriage which was to take place
on the following day. Walter Muir
phree, a prominent young attorney of
that place, was asked by friend why
he did not get married himself. To
this Mr.. Murphree replied that he
could not get any one to have him,
and turning in spirit of fun, he ask
ed Miss Ada Montgomery if she would
have him.
"Ci course, replied Miss Mont
gomery.
''Now?" asked Murphree.
Yes, now," returned Miss Mont
gomery.
Whereupon Mr.. Murphree handed
$50 to Richard Wooten, clerk in
the Office of the probate judge, and
requested him to procure license.
Mr. Wooten, always ready for a
Joke, went out and soon returned with
a license, and went through the mar
mage ceremony in manner as serious
and impressive as though the entire
affair was reality. After the party
dispersed the young couples went to
their respective homes, neither think
ing anything further about the mock
marriage.
1t was not until day or two later
that the truth dawned upon them
that they were legally married, the
young man who performed the cere-
mony being justice of the peace,
with a. competent authority to solem-
nize the sacred rites of matrimony.
As vet no steps have been taken to-
ward seeking relief from the bonds
which bound them together as man
aad wife. All parties concerned are
highly connected, belonging to the
eldest families in the country.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

Elderly Maiden Ito druggist boy)
We'll, | do declare, if l amt forgot
what / come forl
Boy (full of business)-Hair dye?
rouge? lotion to remove freckles /?
wrinkle eradicator2 bottle Bloom of
Youth?
Elderly maiden halls passing
street car.-Le.l
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The Perfection

OF the age in the medical line is the
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs,
manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco,
Cal. 1t is agreeable to the taste, ac-
ceptable to the stomach, harmless in
its nature, painless yet prompt and
thorough in its action. For sale at
John Lee Fout's drug store.
dec. I'm
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08
Syrup of Figs

Els Natures own true laxative. It is
the most easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known to Cleanse
the System when Bilious or Costive
to dispel Headaches, Colds, and
Fevers; to Cure Habitual Constipa-
tion, Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manu-
factured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, Gan Francisco, Cal.
st john LEE FoUT's Drug Store.
mar3ly
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Malaria And Want Of Energy.

Is one great cause of misfortune in
business, as well as neglect Of house
hold duties. The use of Aunt Rach-
ael's Malarial Bitters will effectually
give tone and energy to the physical
powers of the system, cures malaria
and removes lassitude. The Peruvian
Bark contained in them is a sure cure
for Ague:
For Sale by Druggists and the
Aunt Rachael Pad Co., Passaic, N. J
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

Prof. A. j. Cook, of Michigan, is
reported as using only large, fire
mares to do farm work. He finds
that high grade Percherons are fine
walkers, and to break them it is only
necessary to hitch them in at three
years of age and go to working them.
The fall colts are valuable and can
be raised at profit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

Do not consult anybody, but invest
twenty-five cents in bottle OF Saliva
ton Oil. 1t kills pain
When we reflect that so many hui
man beings die of Consumption we
must come to the conclusion that
everybody should be provided with
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup, the poor con
sumptive's friend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

SToNEBRAKER's Indian Gum Syrup
is endorsed by leading physicians
throughout the land for children teeth
ing and all bowel trouble, incidental
to babyhood. Its soothing and cur
ing properties are wonderful. The
world over at % and SO cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

When man has a new overcoat he
does not mind being little too warm.
He must wear it.-Picayune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

Boiling water will turn Holsters red
and boiling rage will turn man red
Danville Breeze.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08
Bibles at Cost.

1t is said that one of the greatest
railroad combinations ever attempt
ed on the American continent will
soon be announced. 1t comprises
the Lehigh Valley and Reading, the
Ohio, Indiana and Western, the New
York Central and the Baltimore and
Ohio roads. The object of the COM
bination is to bring these four great
trunk lines into harmonious action
and thus secure the iron and coal
business of Pennsylvania, and the
chief part Of the Northern, North
western, Western, Southern and
Southwestern traffic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

AS you can only be sister to mc,n
be said, in broken tones, will you let
me kiss you good night ?"
She shyly said she would.
Then he folded her in his strong arms
and gently placing her head against his
manly breast he kissed her passionately.
Mr. Sampson" she said, softly, this
is all so new To me, that il you will
give me little time to- to think it over,
II may"
But let us withdraw from the sacred
scene.
A woman with patent button fastener
has been doing the towns in Eastern
Washington during the past two weeks,
says the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Walk
ing quickly up TO a staid old gent on
the street she viii dexterously clip n
button from his coat before he let's loose
Of the idea that she is going to hug him.!
and when he expostulates she produces
her button fastener and instantly re-
places the button, tight and solid. or
course he buys a box of the fasteners,
and the lady seeks another victim to
practice her arts upon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

Queen Victoria has begun to develop
a great fondness for the game of whist.
She is not satisfied to let day so by
without having her rubber. She is not
a brilliant player, but she tries conscien-
tiously to satisfy her partner. Those
about her are beginning to be bored by
her incessant longing to indulge in the
game. She can stand long siege at
the table, and often wearies those who
are playing with her by her disinclina,
ton TO quit. 1t is said that she hates
to lose her money as much as though
she were poor-for she plays the good
old English game Of a guinea corner.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-12-08

Jane lIading says that marriage is 0
failure. This must be considered az
final, for what a French actress does not
know about marriage is hardly worth
knowing -New York Graphic.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
A,1111oNAIRE,s FUNERAL.

DR.. HENRY HILLEB, Of Wilmington
Mass died and was barred few daySagc'
TIE doctor was mill onaire.
There was 10 especial reason WY ne
shCuld have an elaborate and expensive fu-
ueral-he was not distinguished man
INIT his widow could not bs controlled.
She decided to spend SIS, goo in exhibiting
her grief, and the gorgeous pageant was
duly described in the Boston Globe.
For some resseu Interpreters turned the
whole thirg into q breezy buriesque'
They stated that it was "a most tuc-
cfs,Iul funeral" Here are few points
sslset.d at random: The deceased rode to
the Gene .ery in a catafslque costing $. OOO
A red cedar tox worth 500 was placed ID
the temporary tomb to receive the cAsNet:
The rep,,tsr lad an eye to the details all
the way through. He could not resist the
temptstion of informing his readers thai
the copp:r pan at the bottom Of the casket
contained 200 pounds of camphor at 0O
cents pound. There were tan bushels Of
rcs buds on the casket. BRIGGS, the en-
balmer, was heard to gay: Tat Job is
the pride of my life"
The brass work On the ca:kst cost
So 900. Forty. eight grosI Of brass sc;eWs
ware u,ej ON the inside. Apparently the
widow bore up wonderfully well, for the
statement was made that "she was cut at
the cranberry house this morning to ste
that ev.rything was 10 apple pie order. "
The announcement wss also msds that
"Shen she btcaus mora composed the
casket would bs fully illustrated in Frank
Lsslie's Feekley and Hrpsr'S Bazdr for the
benefit of the pubic"
What Mrs. KILLER meant by making
arrangements for sCci 3 remarkable fun
eral ia not cry to understand. The es-
teamed Globes account Of it was evidently
designed to amuss its rta3e.s, IS it was
ridiculous.
The funeral was il horribly vulgar Taste,
but the scribes were rot justified in their
CHASTITY fun. Some gold may grow out OF
it, to8eve7, by lettering o:haIs who fear
ridiculs from making fools Cf themselves
ia this way. Sii il was robody's busi-
ness. With an cs:ate worth $4,000 OO
suddenly thrown iu:o he: handq. Mrs.
HITLER had perfect right to fpend SIS, :
900 in barying her late lord and master.
Some of the best pie in thu world ore
guilty of bad tas'e.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25

Delaware $50, gain 6 50; IN Minns s ain
6 500. no change; Nebraska 5,o4i' -;sons
Of IOs; Colorado, New Mexico ana n, and
4 900 estimsted no change; Oregon 10
washington 4, G62, gain Of 80 onio 100.
a loss of 1913; Iowa 3. 454, gain OF 400 |.
Nsysds 8 44s, q loss Of /; Tsxse, - T.
cain of 543: Tennessee 2,35S, gam Ala,
Indiana 2, a76, a gain of 26; GsorgiAs o n
bans, Mississippi, North Carcllna' e e1e5.
OaJolina aud Florida 1,736, gam oi Ii; II
Kentucky 1,454, a less oil s. ,:at;on
yidusls under the immediate jun dle.lon
of the supreme lodge 2, no coans 90
mskipg grand total Of 209, Sl4 IN s s;n
standing at August 81, 1883, o ne' E
for the month Of 1,6O9. being Ss2 more
than for the month previous: Inc JulI
diction of Massachusetts made the laigeo.
gain 1881, and Ohio ssffsred the g'ea'e''
loss (l2s). orsv
Ths total amount Of beneficiary money
received liz the entire order for tie montn
of August last was S262. 100.75, snd as
bursfd 10 bene6cialies of deceastd mem
hers 1854, 001. so. -.,se
Ohio reports 3. 712. making loss OF lzs
for the month; Kentucky, l, 4o4, 3 lose u
So; Indiana gains 26 and Texas o. MEM
bere
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
CANADIAN ANNEX ALTON.

The ultimate union Of the two great
Eog}ish speaking nations Of America is
only a question Of time. 1t must come
sooner or later. When commercial union
was first sgitat; ID by ERAsICs WIMAN,
it was seen that it would end either in final
annt X, tiOn or disruption OF peaceful re-
Iltions between the two countries. TIE
hearty enthusiasm with which Canadians
welcomed the suggestion, laid the latter
assumption at rest forever. The people
were the first TO en- bruce the idea. They
rtc )gnized intutiye'y the initial movement
which was TO end in a political union Of
two great nations, thai were slrea1y ore
in feelings and tradi ions.
The statesmen of to.h countries have
been slow to catch thu forCs Of popular sen.
timenf, hat a. las it has penetrated into
even those earned circles where an office
for BILL JONES aad the improvement OF
Duck creek channel rule supreme. II, ss
the dispatches te'm to Indicate, General
HARRISON has marked out for his admin
isration a policy that will bring about
fiaal annexation, bis determination will
Re applauIed. Tnsrs hls been wOetul
lack of statesman ship di'played in the for
eipn relations Of the UGited Sta'es since
the days of ANDREW JACKSON. Jingoi'm
and blus'er have taken the place Of diplo
macy and brains. C4n General HARRISON
give Us a refreshing change?
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
TALKING TO The DEAD.
Mrs. Heller's Strange Actions at the Toni
OF Her Husband.

Mrs. HeIler's Strange A ctions at the Tomb
OF Her Husband.
BosToN. Noyem Der 23-Ahou! ten days
$50 DR.. Heller, an eccentric millionaire OF
Wilmington, Mass, was barred in coifia
worth 5000, the total funeral expen sea
amounting to about $4,000. The csTe'
mony was begun at 2 p. M, and ended a
little before midn' GIT.
Since that date, the Ercning Record ssys,
the widow, before going into Boston every
morning to attend to her business, has her
coscbman dris her a mile over the hills to
the tomb. Dismounting from her carriage,
with b,uquet in her hand, shs gfs up to
the tomb and tips gently on the iron
doo-. Getting no rcsptn'e, she says soft
ly: "May I come IMP" Silence giving
consent, she unlocks and open the Corr
and says in l,ui voice: Good morning,
my dear; how h ave y on passed the night ?"
This done, she inspects the costly c fin,
removes the old bouquet ar d puts fret b
one in its pl &c, and, licking up, departs
co7 b ,stou, where the clerks 'ay sEe is 'all
business"
TIE widow has hired a nig;t wa.cimsn
in mill close by 10 go to the tomb every
morning at o'clock, Ore1 it and say:
Good morning, DR.. Heller" AT in the
evening the same man VISIT tie tomb
again and says, Good night, Dr.. Heller,
we hope you will rest we'll" d. zens OF
times bt FIRE the Doctor died, and twice
s;nca thu f,neraI Mrs. Heller las had her
own C fin fitted" to her. -
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
Welded ONCE MORE,
JESSE JOHNSON MARRIED 10 THB WIFE
WHO DESERTED HIN,
While the Man for Whom She Forsook Her Home
Lsnguishss IN 8 Pslon's Ctll-End Of
Remarkably Sensational Case.

INDIANAPOLIS. November I.-Cards
have been received announcing the mar
rage last Sunday evening, in 81. Louie, CT
Jesse johnson and Mrs. Alexander, and 60
ends one of the most singular domestic ep-
isodes in the history of this city. Doctor
Alexander elored with this woman while
still she WAS tho wife Of Johnson, and they
fled 10 Mexico. Upon returning 10 the
States ;h.y were arrested and returned to
this civ. where Alexander stood charged
with the crime Of forgery, Mr.. johnson
being the complainant. A trial resulted
in Alexar der's convic ion, and he is now
serving term in the prison North. Pre-
yious 10 his arrest, however, johnson OBJ
tsir ed a divorce from his wife, alleging
her fight with Alexander as the gounc,
and Alexander profts to have been le-
gslly married TO Ter willis still in Mexico,
the ceremony being held ai9ar hearing OF
the divorce proceedings.
Following AlexandeI's conviction MT.
johnson net his formtr wife upon the
street one evening and attempted TO k'i'
her, firing several shoe, one Of VIII ca took
effect near the spine, c.ipplipg her for lie,
and resulting in the peimar ent paralysis
of enc Of her legs. He then fred shot
into his own brcfs', and after removal TO
the hospital he fingered for several weeks
between lie and death. Charges gro wing
out of this shooting were filed at tie time,
but were never pressed.
Soon after, although hIs. Alexander
previous 10 being shot had Shown appa-
rently the N o4t deep-stated attachment for
"D,c" Alexander, it was MOTTO able that q
r, copciliation had been Effected between
herse II and johnson, and not many months
after Ale1auder's removsl to the pr on
North the brought suit fur divorce. Tbs
was granted few days ago in Judge Walk
ere cunt and che has now remarked h'r
former Lu:b nj. He spared 10 expense to
bring Alexander TO book, and an acquslut-
ance says that of the SCI, 0C0 which John.
son iphtr ited from the family estate but
few years ago, scarcely but $4,000 low re-
mains. A great deal of it Was spent 10
pursuing Alexander.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25

HALL IN BOSTON ODD FELLOWS TEMPLE.
Aside from the three halls already a.
luded to, there is on the top story Of the
building very large spa tment which Ii
spoken of merely IS Odd Fellows Hall
This occupies nearly tie entire floor, ard is
used as me- ting room end for General As
ssmblits, balls and o her like eyents. The
fittirgs and furnishings of this hall are
elaborate ard tasteful.
The Grand Lodge meets here semi-ar-
uuslly-thst is to say, on the second
Thursdays in February and August
while tie Grard Encsmpment meets an
nuslly on the Wednesday precediog the
second Thursday in February. Some four
t en- or fiftaen lodges make use OF the
apartments here. The building has been
erected these sixteen yesrs or thereabouts.
1t cost upward of $500, 900. All the lodge
rooms sre amply supplied with anterooms.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
THE KIGHTs OF PYTHIAs.
How the Heights Cared for tho Sick ant
Diving at Jacksonville.

How The Heights Cared for the Sick and
Dying at Jacksonville.
The following from the Jacksonyi lie
Fir Times UhiOn explains itself:
Too much praise cfnnot be accorded this
time honored orgsn' zatiou the Knights OF
Pythiss) for the fidelity with which their
principles have been carried out during the
txis!eI &C of tie present epidemic. Every
sex knight has been attended 20 ftom the
inttant his Case has been made known, the
best medical aid eecured, and the most
careful and attentive nurses obtained. He
has been visited every day rtgullrly and
promptly, and in every case wherea Knight
has d'ed, loving, fraternal hands have
closed lis eyes and prepared him for his
final rest. Grand Chancellor NJ. M. Bel
lisaric, Of the grand lodge of Florids, has
in every instarca read the simple, yet i'm
pI essive burial service which forms pert
of the ritual, and with his brother knights
followed TO the cemetery the remsins OF
their dead brother, there to res. for all
time.
Every Knight OF Pythias in this city
who has died during ths epidemic has
bsen buried with all the honors Of Pyihian
knighthood.
At the comm encement of tie epidemic
(foresetipg what might bsppen) Judge
BellisaIio hired house near his own resi-.
dence and fitted it up exclusively fer the
use OF the organization. Nothing was
emitted that could secure the comGorS OF
its future occupants, and nothing WIS left
undore that might tend to promote tier
recovery. Nor taJ a single day .pafsad
since the endemic began to rage that
Judge Bsllisario has not been there in
person 10 see that all orders were thorough
ly carried out. Every brother knight will
ever remember the fidelity shown by their
chief executive state officer.
Besides thess kind and fratern,l actions
another very important point must not
be forgotten. In each and every instance
this families Of sir knights who have died
during this epidemic have been carefully
looked after and provided with all they
needed to make them comfortable. So
long as the Brother lived everything was
done fer him and his family that could
tave been desired, and at his death his
family was at once under the care and
protection of the Knights CT Pythiss, ard
by that order they have been we'll cared
fer and protected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
VERY BO,TONESE.

A philosophical special writer for the
Boston Post, whose Ie1 name is "Taver'
ne-," Gays that he has read with pain a
communication in the papers feom Mr.. w
D. HowELLs, the nov,lut, in which that
voluminous author all1des to tie hanging
of the Chicago anarchists as TRAGEDY "
and t, the mu,derers as "victim'."
I've Boston writer, somewhat surprised
at Mr.. II g attitude, proceeds to account
fer it, and his thsO-y i5all.woOl Bostonese,
more My SO than anything we have seen
in q long time. He sage:
an my humble opinion the trouble with Mr.
Howells is that lie is deficient to use Mr.. Ar
mods we"-worn bu: significant phrase, in
knowledge OF the bast that has ever been said or
done and consequently lacks that breath Of
view and sameness o. judgment which such
knowledge alone can i2lpart."
From long aad clio e st ldy Ct thu stu
alton we have arrived st this conclusion
ourselves.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
I, Msy Be Cleveland & Bl,s,iI Agar

1t Msy Be Cleveland q Bisssll Again.
WASHINGTON, November 24.-W. s.
Bissell ard Daniel o'DAy, Of Bafalo
Presidential electors on the Democratic
ticket, are in Washington to-day for the
firt time Stree the election. Mr. Bisell
spsnt this evening with tine President at
Ok View. He is Mr.. Clevelaud's former
law pn tner, and it IS regarded as not at
sll imprt blble that the Pre- ident, az the
eod Of his term of office, may renew bis
former law partnership with Mr.. b sell,
moving, perhaps, to New York City.
When approached on this subject to night,
Mr.. O'Dly smiled knowingly and ex-
pre- sed the opinion that such thing was
by no means imposs bic.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-25
MASONIC.
The Use and Abuse oGProci ssIous-O Official
Occasions for Display.

The Use and Abuse oGProci ssious-O Official
Occasions for DIiplsy.
Grand Master Smith, of Illi1ois, Issued
scms time ago an order with reference TO
NJ asons taking part in PROFESSIONS. He
says:
TIE strictly Masonic DECISIONS refer
red 20 in grand lodge bylaws are the funeral
of brother, the laying of corner stones Of
Masonic and public building, and dedica-
ton cf Masonic halls, each Of which, tx
cept the funerals, can only be done by the
Grand Master or bis proxy. National and
State holidays, Decoration day and picnics
are not st ictly Masonic ard dispense
tons will 70. be granted for lodges to
plrsd in re gala upon such occasions, ur-
less tie i, some very SPECIAL reason for
the same. 1t ought to be the pride of
every Freem sson to engage in the celebra-
ton Of the natal dsy of our indep ndence,
or the decoration of the graves OF the heroic
dead who died in defense of our national
lb,rties, but only as soldiers or as citiz;ns
Of this great republic. There is no place
for civic societies in such professions or
ceremonies"