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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06

The postoffice department is soon
to have a new style of postal cards.
1t is much like double card of the
present pattern. The back folds are
split diagonally and open out like a
pointed star. The four corners are
folded and joined in the centre, when
the card is ready for mailing, with a
piece of gummed paper. The card
weighs less than half an ounce and
will contain no more writing than
the present card, the only advantage
being greater privacy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06
1883.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARrFR's WEEKLY has q -estahlished,place the
leading illustrated newspaper in America The fairness OF
its editorial comments on politics has earned for II
the respect and confidence OF all impartial readers and
cude serial and short stories BY the best and most popular
of tastes and pursuits Supplements are frequently pro-
yded and no spared to bring the highest order
Of artistic ability to bear upon the illustration of the
changefl phases Of home and foreign history In all
features HARPERs WEEKLY IL admirably adapted to be
welcome guest In every household.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06
so Cents A Day.

awhile in Brussels, Belgium, last
summer" said W. III. Perkins, II
saw some skilled laborers making
spiral steel car springs, such as we
use on our freight cars. They re-
ceived go cents per day, while our
blacksmiths receive SO for the same
work. / asked the Belgium propri-
etor why he didn't pay more. He
said: 81 am handicapped. When /
get 500 worth of car springs in New
York harbor (for l sell my car
springs in America) i have to salute
your Yankee flag and give up $50"
"Where does that come from?" l
asked.
"It comes off my mems wages" he
said.
"But suppose America had Free
Trader"
"Free Trade!" he exclaimed !;
"Why 1 would flood the Yankees
with car springs. l would treble my
works tomorrow"
"But wouldn't that break our steel
Car spring makers up2" asked.
Eyes, for while"
"How long?"
"Why, till your men worked for
60 cents per day as our men do"
This tells the whole story. How
can any wage-earner in the country
vote for President Cleveland's re-
election? Bread, meat and clothing
should be more to any man than ev-
en- lifelong utilization with any party
whose policy becomes hostile to his
best interests.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06

Politician--"Well, Uncle Rastus.
who's your man, Harrison or Cleve-
land 7"
Uncle Rastus (cautiously)-"I'se
gwine in dis year for Unc. Rastus,
sab he's my man. Is yo' meanin'
emmy bisness dis mawnin', Mistah
Smif, or am yo' simply feelin' oh de
situation 2"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06
Mexican War Veteran

The wonderful efficacy of Swift's Specific as
remedy and cure for rheumatism and all blood dis.
eases. has never had more conspicuous illustrations
than this affords. The candid, unsolicited and
emphatic testimony given by the venerable gentle
man must be accepted as convincing and conclusive.
The writer is prominent citizen of Mississippi. The
gentleman to whom Mr.. Martin refers, and to whom
he Is indebted for the advice to which he his
final relief from years of suffering is Mr. King for
House. at jackson.
JACKSON Miss, April 49, 1881 I
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Atlanta, Ca.
Gentemea-I have been an invalid pensioner FOE
forty years, having contracted pulmonary and other
diseases In the Mexican War; but not till the LIST OK
March, 1875. did feel any symptoms of rheumatism.
On that day was suddenly stricken with that dis
ease In both hips and ankles. For twenty days I
walked on crutches Then the pain was less violent
but Il shifted from Joint to joint Fer weeks would
eleven years and seven tlthat Is from March Z
When was cured During sse eleven years 81 IN
tense suffering. tried innumerable prescriptions
sestea BY frsnds ba. sver '1 received the lea :
ternaiiy. am ny not aware of it. Finally. about Il
first of September, naIo arrangements to go to ii
HOT springs OF ArkaES.tS~ OF ever
other remedy, when accidentally met en- old a.
quaintance. Mr. King. nov Of the Lawrence Hous
OF this CITY, He had onGe baep great sufferer froH
rheumatism, and, cs supposed, had been cure
told me that his visit to tine Hot Springs was In vain
Tho found no relief On his r,tC?l from Hot Springs
he heard Tor the first ti:ue of no s. - S. remedy
sot -heun.atisnl. Ha sriec :na six bottles made
complete cure Several sea's have passed since, but
he has had no rettxn of tho = -
Iimmediately returned lo II, IL. In September
fook four bottles, and W the first of October was
we-as far as the rheu was concerned All
l'a:n mad disappeared. and aAvE NOT FELT TwINaH
D.f 1T SINCE.
have no interest In making this statement other
.h1a tae HOPE rAat i -aY direct some other sufferer
OF relief and * it has this result
am Nceii artied Ger say sroujle. very
.,,,se;fuily and truly your friend.
J. Il. q. MARTIN.
Far sale b. all druggists. Treatise on Blood and
Ss..s.4 Diseases mailed sres.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer g. Atlanta, Ga.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06
Prison Life in Nantucket.
Harper's Magazine.

Harper's Magazine.
Last fall a man was arrested for pet
ty larceny, and sentenced by the judge
to three months in jail. A few days
after the trial, the Judge, accompanied
by the sheriff, was on his way to the
Boston boat, when they passed man
saving wood.
The sawyer stopped his work, touch
ed his hat, and said: "Good morning,
judge"
The Judge looked at him moment,
passed on short distance, and then
turned to glance backward with the
question: "Why, sheriff, isn't that
the man l sentenced to three months
in iail9"
EYES," replied the sheriff, hesitat-
ingly, Eyes, that's the man. But you
see, Judge, we've haven't any one
in Jail now, and we thought it use
less expense to hire some one to keep
the Jail for three months just for this
one man; SO / gave him the key, and
told him if he'd sleep there nights it
would be all right. "-Harper's Mag
oz;ne.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-10-06

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beers for January year. When time is mention
ed subscription will begin with the Number current at
timeof receipt Of order.
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back In neat cloth binding, will be sent BY mail postage
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be sent by mail postpaid, on receipt Of 800 each.
Remittances should be made by Post-ofice money or
der or draft, to avoid chance Of loas.
Newspapers are not 70 copy this advertisement with
out the express order OF Harper Brothers.
Address HARPER 4 BROTHERS. New York.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13

That forced sales of property by executors
o. administrators do not always bring the
best results, and that any arrangement
which will prevent such sales until the
property can be sold for its value is very
desirable.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13
HENDERSON. n. c.. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 49, 1888.
ANNUAL EXHIBIT

Of Expenses and Accounts Allowed by
the Board of County Commissioners
OF Vance County, from Dec. I, 1887 to
Dec. I, 1888.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13

That the proceeds of policy of Life In
surance can he used to pay liens against
property which may exist in the event eff
he death of the owner.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13
FACTS THAT ARE
Worth Remembering.

That It policy of Life Insurance affords
ready money available for the wants of a
family i'll the event of the death of the pol
icy-holder and that the money collected
from the policy is often the only funds at
the immediate command of the family.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13

That the proceeds of policy of Life In
surance will often aid an executor or ad
miniStrator in the settlement of an estate
and prevent an untav0fable sale of prop
erty to discharge the debts of the deceased
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13

That policies in favor of wife or wife
and children are protected by a special
statue of the State against the claims of
creditors or representatives of the husband.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13

PAUPER ALLOWANCES FOR THE MONTH
OF DECEMBER, 1887.
No. Amount
1. John Lancaster, $50,
2. Randall Stamper, 100
3. dropped A. Edmond
Cheatham, $50,
$. Plummer Wilkerson, $50
E. Phillip Yancey, 400
7. Benjamin Eaves, 2 90
8. Mollie Baskerville, $50
9. Lucy Bullock 100
10. Marth Burroughs, 15o
II. Lucinda Balthrope, $50
IT, A. E. Fuller, 2oo
IS. E. Hamilton, 1so
ID. Lucy Powell, 2 90
IS. Betsy Hicks, $50
16. Mrs. P. Robinson, 100
II, Billice Rice, 200
IS. James Chapman, 10 90
1o. Len Rem, 8 90
20. Nancy Taylor, 100
Fl. Jane Watts, 100
22. Sallie Smith, $50
20. Lucy Rice, 2 90
"a. Fannie Davis, $50
IS. Mile Hicks, $50
26. Maria Chockley, $50
Fl. George Hawkins, 15o
28. Mrs. Friday Burton, $50
20. A. Jones, 100
80. Charles Royster, 100
81. Kate Lewis, 200
32. Wash Reavis, $50
80. Lively Falkner, I5oi
"a. Caroline Prev, 15ol
IS. Stateny Champion, $50
SO. Jacob Hodge, 100
81. Mary Marrow, 100
38. Mrs. Thos. Weir, 90
SO. Winnie Green, 100
40. Winnie Patterson, $ 90
Al. Mollie Alexander, 15oI
AZ. Tab Lewis, 100
43. Fed. Daniel, 2 90
Al. Harriet Coley, 100
As. Allen Hawkins, 1901
46. Lucy Hawkins, $50
At. Sallie Griffin, 100
48. d. ]. Roberts, 100
40. David Hill, 100
50. Alice Hammie, 1901
81. Lucilla Duke, sol
32. Mrs. Hawkins Clarke, I5oI
s.. Lethia Gheatham, 1901
54 Reubin Harris, $50
S. Retta Harris, 15oI
Sc. Amanda Aston, I5oI
81. Mary Rodwell, 15oI
So. Sarah Harp, 100
So. Lucy Falkner, 90
60. Patsy Wright, 400
6I. Allen Hogan, 100
62. Mrs. Allen Hogan, 100
65. Ellen Clarke, 100
81. Nancy Hodge, 100
65. Ann Hayes, 100
&c. Rosa Perry, 200
Total, 5 III SO
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-12-13

That pelicy of Life Insurance made
payable to a wife can se collected by the
wife without the intervention of an execu-
tor or administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
The Storm in the Southwest.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 22-The Henry Low
cry a tow boat of the st. Louis and Mssis-
sippi Valley transportation Co., encountered
the storm at Eighty mile point, where she
lost barge No. 76 containing 1000 bushels
of wheat In bulk. The wind was 80 strong
that the barge soon filled and sank. The
barge and her cargo were valued at SAC, 900.
Besides the sinking of barge No. rs, the
Lowery's tow sustained other damage. Barges
Nos 20, 80 and 10 had their hatch doors
blown off and were made to leak badly.
They had to be pumped out by the Oakland
during the day. Tue steamers Knicker.
booker and Clinton, which cleared on Mon.
day for New York and Havana respective
~ and the steamers Explorer from Liver.
pool and Erl King from London which ar
rived the came day, encountered the storm
in the Gulf. They sustained trfing damage
from shipping heavy seas. The steamer
American. from Liverpool via Colon, came
into Port Eads Sunday heavily listed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
The Post Failure.

New YORK, Aug. 22-Just before the
grain trading opening meeting of members
of the grain trade was held in the "Call',
room. 1t was there announced by Mr.. Nc
Intyre that MIR. Post would make no assign
ment, but would waive the rule and settle
on the prices of the "6rst call" provided
the market WAS somewhere near last nights
figures. His contracts show it was said
short" interest on wheat of l 500, 900 bush.
els, and "long" interest on corn of 100000
bushels. The wheat market opened with
much excitement but was irreg nlar and not
as big as had been expected. Some "curb"
trading was done last night after the close
of the exchange, upon the announcement o.
the failure, at S1.00 for December wheat.
This morning December wheat was sold at
the same moment at 99sa99} There was a
rush to cell CORE and prices broke tas. There
has been full buying 10 to cover Mr.. Posts
contracts; and the traders feel greatly re
lieved at the satisfactory outcome of the
failure. 1t is the general opinion on the
floor of the Exchange that Mr.. Post would
successfully bridge over his troubles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Violent storm, ana WATER spout.

A violent wind storm passed over part
of Chesapeake bay yesterday, blowing down
houses along the shore aud playing all sorts
of odd freak. Four water.spouts burst
over the bay accompanied by tall columns
of black clouds owing in rapid rotation,
the bay at their bases being violently agitat-
ed, and heaped up with leaping or boiling
motion, and the water being apparently
carried up in large quantities. The funnel
shaped clouds seemed to descend near the
mouth of the Patapsco river and pass up the
bay. Several small vessels we're capsized.
On shore the wind overturned buildings,
leveled fences. and picked up horses and
vehicles, carrying them hundreds of yards.
Damages are reported from different parts
of Maryland Baltimore city was visited
by rain.storm, in which the wind reached
q velocity oftwenty two miles an hour, but
did no damage. The cyclone, moving from
the southwest, struck Glendale, about
twelve miles out on The Baltimore and Pc
tomac road, and, moving in northessterly
direction, did considerable damage there
and also at Springfield aud Bowie. The
tornado lasted only four or five minutes,
but during its duration the wind blew at a
velocity of from fifty to sixty miles an
hour, uprooiing trses and tearing down
houses and everything else that INSTRUCTED
Its course At Glendale, ST. Georges Epis-
copal Chapel, frame building worth about
$4,000, was completely demolished. Enter
ing the rear Of A. Jones's general merchan.
disc store the wind tore of the back piazza.
II also blew up by the roots fifty or sixty
fruit trees and over 900 feet of fencing.
the property of E. NJ Hack. Twelve large
beehives belonging to Mr.. Hack were lifted
in the air, and set down again safely about
twenty feet further on. The movement of
the tornado seemed to be somewhat 10 q
circle, IS. proceeding to the woods near by,
it twisted dozen or more trees. at least
fifteen inches in diameter bodily from their
trunks. At Springfield the wind blew down
dwelling house and barn belonging to
farmer by the name of Middleton. Just be-
fore the storm came up the family went in
to the house and were in it when it was de-
moiished, but escaped unhurt, except the
oldest daughter, girl of about twenty
years Of age, who was struck by falling TIM
Der on tho left shoulder aud cheek. Her
face was badly lacerated, and it is feared
that her injuries may prove fatal. freight
train happened to be passing at the time
aud the tops oftwo cars were lif.ed Oft and
deposited at the side of the track. at Bowie
the wind completely demolished Mr.. Fair
fax's house, and injured two of his children
severely. 1t moved the colut.y schoolhouse
a small frame structure, about fifteen feet,
and threw the Methodist church about FIVE
inches off the line of its foundation. 1t also
blew of one end of Mr.. S. j. Charters house
eud otherwise injured it, SO that it will have
to he rebuilt entirely. The estimated amount
Of the damages at Bowie is about S. COO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.
Farmviile has only two policemen

tarmvile has only two policemen.
The republicans of Roanoke last night
instructed delegates to their congressional
convention to support Capt. Pat McCaull
for Congress.
DR.. George Drew Townshend, formerly a
resident of Norfolk, but recently of Boston,
died in Norfolk Monday. Hs was dis,in.
guished surgeon and physician.
Mrs. Mary E. Baldwin, widow of the late
DR.. Hite Baldwin, aged 65 years, died on
Friday last, at the residence of her brother
Mr.. J. F. Keckley. near Winchester.
The Lynchburg Industrial Society expect
to have large and interesting exhibit at
their fair in September next, the fair com.
mencing September 25.h, and continuing
four days.
There are general expressions of satsiac
tion with Mercie's model of the Lee statue
now on exhibition in Richmond Monsieur
Mercie has already commenced work on the
statue, and under the terms of his contract
is to finish it within eighteen months.
Mr.. G. NJ Brown, Of Hartford county, Md,
has purchased Green Height" the estate
of the late Mrs. Julia Hansford, in King
George county, and COL R. B. Bradshaw
has sold his farm, "Olphant Springs.n in
Stafford, to Mr. John L. Howdersheldt.
Miss Sallie Wooten. of Roanoke, was
found yesterday in an insensible condition in
tho yard beneath the window of her room,
which ia in the second story of her home.
She had been ill for several weeks, and in
the absence of her nurse went to the window
and fell out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
nature.

FREDERICK DOUGLASS, though he has
white wife, is the acknowledged leader of
hi; raca in this country, and they follow his
advice implicitly. He says: Il recognize
the republican party as the sheet anchor OF
the colored mans political hopes, and the
ark of his safety. II is that party which
affirms, defends and maintains the great
safeguard of the liberty of every American
citizen" The negro vote in November, rs
in all previous national elections, will be
cast as practical unit for the republicans,
and the hope of dividing it by giving offices
to few professional negro democrats is the
vanest of all things. A negro may be In.
duced to stay away from the polls, but if he
SHALL go there. and another negro be in
sight, he will be sure to vote the republican
ticket
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Yesterday Storm.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 22.-Reports of the
storm in the southern portion of the State
are coming in very slowly, but it is known
that the damage has been very severe. The
cyclone struck the village OF Still Pond,
Kent county, with particular severity.
Houses were blown down and ten people
are said to have been killed. There is no
telegraphic communication and the reports
are mostly received from the steamers ar
irving from points along the bay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Arrest ofCounterfeiters.

DENVER, COL, Aug. 22.-The arrests yes.
terday at the point of pistol in the Wind
sor Hotel of three counterfsiters, unearths
one of the biggest sensations developed here
for many years and illustrates scheme
managed by counterfeiters n Chicago, Den.
yer, Santa Fe, San Francisco and, it ia be-.
Iieved, the City OF Mexico, to f,od this Sec
tons with bogus coin. The three men arres.-
ed had arrived iu the city this morning from
Santa Fe, one from Chicago and one from
further east.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Recaptured.

JOLIET, H., Aug % The Sheriff of
Cook county arrived here last night with
Jim OConuor, a cowboy horse thief sen.
fenced to three years. impriso nment, who
nearly escaped while coming through Iowa
on the Rock Island fast train. Just after
leaving Desmoines, O'Connor, who had
irons on both egs and hands, jumped
through the car window while the train was
running at full speed. He was found uuder
q hedge fence II miles from the railroad,
still incumbered with the irons and did not
show q scratch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22

1T WAS hoped that the large and success
full canning business which Is now carried
on 10 this city would have induced some
body to commence the manufacture OF tin
cans here. There is always demand for
such cans, and last week an order for two
hundred and fifty thousand of them was
sent all The way from Baltimore to Chicago.
Were it not for the high tariff on tin plate,
of which cans are made, very little capital
would be required for the establishment of g
tin can mandatory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Plot to Massacre.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. 22.-The recent in.
vestigation into the Indian troubles on the
skeena river, British Columbia. has brought
to light deeply laid plot by which, at two
secret meetings held at Natsmax last win
ter, it was arranged among the Indian
tribes in that section to massacre all the
white settlers. The massacre was averted
by one of the Indians, who at the risk oflife
threatened to warn the government unless
the idea was abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22

Mr.. Sherman, from the committee on for
eign relations, reported "a considerable
macs of information" accumulated by that
committee in relation to Canada in execu-
ton constructions of the 9th of March last,
and asked that las the Sans subject had
since been referred to select committed
the documents and papers be turned over
to it and the committee on foreign relations
discharged from further consideration. So
ordered.
Among the bills reported and placed OF
the calendar was House bill granting PEN
sion of So 500 year to the widow of Gen.
Sheridan.
Mr. Reagan introduced bill to define
trusts and provide for the punishment of
persons connected with them (bsing sub
stitute for his former bill on the same sub
ject) and it was referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
! Mr. Beck offered, as an amendment to the
House tariff bill, an additional section sus.
pending until further order of Congress all
| ldWS ISlhlluS W buc huQ uhu
it referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Beck also introduced bill to repeal
all laws relating to the sinking fund, and
asked that it lie on the table until he could
ase what would become of his amendment
| to the tariff bill.
After some discussion the bill was read a
| first aud second time and laid on the table
The Senate subsequently, proceeded to the
co celebration Of the Senate joint resol ution
appropriatiDg 5000, 900 to suppress infection
in the interstate commerce of the United
States.
| HOUSE.
Mr. Townshend, OF Illinois. presented the
conference report upon the army appropri.
alton bill.
Pending debate the further consideration
of the report was postponed until to.mor-
row, and Mr.. Herbert, of Alabama, present
ed the conference report on the naval ap-
preparation bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
A Denial.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 22.-James c. Red.
path, the historian, who is reported from
Springfield, Oaio, as having eloped with
Miss Ruth Howell, of thatgplace, ia in this
city. He says he made Miss Howel's &C.
quaintauce in New York city while he was
delegate to the Methodist General Confer.
euce in session there. He a!so says he met
IT here yesterday by accident in the W om-
cas- E Exchange snd had short conversation
with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
Fall ofa Church spire.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-This morning
the tall and beautiful tower of the new
Church of the Covenant, Rev. DR.. Hamlin,
pastor, fell with tremendous crash, taking
with it the entire front portion of the edi-
6ce The loss is estimated at from SIS, 900
to $4,000 1t ia not yet ascertsined what
the exact fault In construction was or where
the accountability rests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-22
The Storm In PennsyIyania.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. 22-The Lehl8h
and Little Lehgh rivers we're greatly swol,
len by last nights storm. Little property,
however, has yet been carried off.
PITTsBURa, Pa, Aug. 22-The food has
almost reached ts limit here and will not
reach disastrous height. The lowlands,
however, are submerged and the damage
will be quite heavy.