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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09
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FATAL ENCOUNTER WITH Cow
BoYs.-About three years ago Dem
mis- O'brien removed from the vicini-
ty of Mountain Lock, five miles south
of Sharpsburg, to Kansas. He was
an ex Union soldier and had obtain
ed pension. the arrears amounting to
something over thousand dollars.
For while he kept store at the
Lock and then left for Kansas, where
he purchased land and, it is said.
was adding TO his purchase and maxi
ing money.
Last week he and his son David
were herding their cattle, when they
became involved in an alteration
with some cowboys. David, who
was about seventeen years old, was
killed and his father was seriously
wounded. The details Of the affair
are not known, this information hav-
ing reached O'Brien's father-in law,
George Metz, of Keedsville district,
from Dodge City, Kansas.--Shep-
herdstolon Register.
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Sheridan Steadily Gains.

Gen. Sheridan's family and friends
are hopeful and highly encouraged
at the improvement shown in the
generals condition. His friends
think that he is on the road to recov-
cry unless another alarming attack
should occur. The hemorrhages are
now believed to be the principal
source of danger, as they would be
likely to cause another attack of heart
failure. He is very weak, but it is
said that if the present Improvement
continues for forty eight hours he
will be strong enough to resist quite
a severe attack.
There still prevails the constant
apprehension of another recurrence
of heart trouble, and this, it is stated
by the physicians, is always to be
feared, even should the general get
outdoors again. The heart and liver
are incurably disabled, but it is said
to be possible for the sick man, by a
strict diet and close attention to his
health and an avoidance of excite
ment, to live for years with those or
gans affected Any imprudence,
however. will Immediately render him
liable to recurrence ofthese attacks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

THEspecial train carrying the CAL
umet Club, of Baltimore, to the st.
Louis Convention passed through
here last Saturday. It. was drawn
by engine No. 1863 one of the new
ones known. among railroad men as
"turtle back" The cab is on top
Of the boiler just behind She smoke
stack and it has quite u turtle-like
appearance. 1t was built at the Bald
win Locomotive Works and is an ex-
pertinent and a very successful one.
The run from Washington to this
place was made in 1875, and she has
made the 40 miles between Washing
ton and Baltimore her regular run
in 3S minutes, and Mr.. Pete Ycager
the engineer, declares that he has
not gotten the best speed out Of her
yet. She will be followed by more
of the same pattern.
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Federal office holder around the
corner, will IN obedience to the ex-
pressed wishes of President Cleve-
land stop the "pernicious activity
which has characterized him since
his entrance into office.
If II. 7. Cushwa was not the Dem
cratic nominee, what was he? We
have it from good Democratic au-
thority that Mr.. Cushwa had been en-
dorsed by the Democratic club. Had
not the slate and the mode of pro-
cedure been fixed beforehand ? But
the plans of men like those of mice
''aft gang aglee." Come off Cap, you
know "a rose by any other name does
not smell half so sweet.
Correspondent Sun.
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j. II. CLAIBURN, night clerk Of the
Hotel Ruffner in Charleston, on last
Sunday shot and killed Nelson Lee,
colored waiter employed in the
house. Lee attempted to enter the
hotel about 3 A. NJ, and this being
against the rules OF the house, Clai-
burn refused to admit him. In the
alteration that followed, Lee made
movement as if to draw weapon,
and was Immediately shot by Clai-
burn and instantly killed The af-
fair caused great excitement among
the colored people and experimenting
an attack on the jail by the people
who were threatening to take Clai-
burn from the Jail and hang him, the
Governors Guards and Kanawha
Rifemen were ordered out and held
in readiness for an emergency This
prompt show of authority, it is be-
lieved, averted serious trouble.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

ONE OF the most important sociai
events of the year, was the wedding
Of Miss Ella, daughter of Hon. Thos.
s. Bocock, of Virginia, neice of Hons.
G. j. and 4. b. Faulkner, to the Rev.
Charles Dabney Price, of Richmond,
Va, at "Boydville,' on Wednesday
evening. The spacious grounds and
fine old mansion presented a brilliant
sight, and the floral decorations were
magnificent. The bridal procession
was formed at p. m, and entered
the parlors. that were handsomely
decorated with smilax and orange
blossoms, in the following order:
The groom with best man, Mr.. John
Price; Miss Mary Statham, of Lynch
burg, Va, handsomely dressed in
white MORE, silver gauze drapery,
with garniture of lilac, pearl orna-
ments, with Miss Marion Scully, OF
Pittsburg, Pa, in white ottoman silk,
diamond ornaments ; Mr.. Harry Ba-
ker, of Winchester, Va, and Hon.
Harry d. Flood, of Va; Miss Ida
Pendleton, of Lexington, Va, in blue
silk mule, diamond ornaments, with
Miss Susie Colston, of Martinsburg,
in pink MORE and tulle, pearl orna-
ments Mr.. Robert l.. Snodgrass, of
Martinsburg, and Mr.. S. b. Younger,
of Lynchburg, Va; Miss Lily Price,
of Richmond, Va, in pink silk mule,
pearl ornaments. Miss Mai Faulkner,
of Martinsburg, in light blue MORE,
diamond ornaments; Mr.. Hugh A.
White, of Martinsburg, and DR..
Frank Marten, of Baltimore Miss
Marcie Hunter, of Winchester, Va,
in pink silk mule, with pearl orna-
ments, with Miss May B. Faulkner,
of Martinsburg, in blue MULE and
MORE silk, diamond ornaments; Mr..
II. Price, of Richmond, Va, and Mr.
ID. l.. Bedinger, of Washington, ID.
c.; the maid of honor, Miss Sallie
Bocock, sister of the bride, in white
MORE, pearl ornaments, with yellow
roses, slippers and ribbons, followed
by the bride, radiant in white silk
tulle, point lace, diamond ornaments,
with Hon. E. b. Faulkner, who gave
| the bride away. The east end of the
room was banked with smiiax and
orange blossoms, and here, under the
wedding bell, the marriage service
was read in an impressive manner by
Rev. Lennox Turnbull, and the hap
DIV couple made one. Some time was
employed in congratulating and wish
ing the future happiness of the bride
and groom, after which a splendid
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Price left on the early train east for
an extended tour in the north. The
many presents made handsome dis
play, and, indeed, in every particular,
this was the most elegant wedding
seen here for many years. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Hunter, Miss Julia Hunter,
Miss Minnie Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs. X.
G.. Byrd, Mrs. DR.. Love and daugh-
ter, Mr.. j. Gilbert, of Winchester,
Va, MRS. Emily Pendleton and
daughter, of Berkeley Springs, Mr..
j. p. Bocock, OF New York, Miss
Annie Childs, of Staunton, Va, Mr..
and Mrs. Alex. Parks, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. l.. w. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Doh, Mr. and Mrs. w. t. Stewart,
and other prominent residents of
Martinsburg.
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Ed. Independent:


The Herald says E. V. Little was
defeated at the late corporation cleo
ton by IL majority. So he was
defeated for doing his duty. like q
man. First, for opposing rascality
in voting against G. W. Degrange
with the majority. Second, for ad-
vocating electric light, which is an
economy and beneficial to all. Third,
not for working against the order OF
Odd Fellows, as stated, but for try
inc to retain the old town clock at
it's original place. Fourth, for put
ting down crossing in front of st.
Joseph Catholic school.
Now, our friend Little says he
would rather be turned down at the
polls for doing his duty than to be
reelected for sitting in the council
like an old fogy, afraid to open his
mouth and do his duty. He also
saws he went in a Democrat and came
out one; not soured the least. Yet
many who voted cannot say so.
Friend Little has the good will of the
entire old council, with one excep-
ton.
A VOTER OF THE THIRD WARD.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

COMMENCEMENT first annual
commencement and musicale of the
Berkeley Female Institute under the
direction of Miss Bette Welcher
was held Thursday night, June Tth.,
in the large building formerly occu
pied by the Eichelbergcr family, on
south Queen st. Quite number of
the parents of the pupils were pres
emit. The following is the program;
Instrumental Duet, Misses BERTHE
Kilmer and Emma Dickinson In
strumental Duet, Misses Kate and
Mary Campbell; instrumental Solo,
Miss Florence Kincheloe; Chorus,
Misses Dickinson, Baker and TIM
berlalxe Instrumental Trio, Misses
i. Kincheloe, Percie Kilmer and Nj.
Sencindiver; instrumental Trio, Miss
es B. Kilmer, Il. Dickinson and b.
Baker; Instrumental Solo, Miss Kate
Campbell Vocal Solo, Miss Emma
Dickinson; instrumental Trio, Miss
es Kincheloe, B. Kilmer and l.. Tim
berlake; Instrumental Duet, Misses
Percie and Eva Kilmer Instrument
al Solo, Miss BERTHE Kilmor lnstrn-
mental Trio, Misses M. Sencindiver,
Il. Kilmer and l. Undertake In
strumental Duet, Misses Mary and
Kate Campbell Instrumental Solo,
Miss Maize Sencindiver; Instrument
al Trio, Misses Dickinson, Baker and
Kincheloe Vocal Solo, Mrs. Fl. r.
Stuckev Instrumental Solo, Miss
Emma Dickinson; instrumental Duet
Mrs. II. p. Stuckey and Miss Crane !;
Chorus, Misses Baker, Undertake
and Dickinson.
After the program was ended, Rev.
=. L. Robertson, of the Baptist
Church, awarded the premiums.
Miss Rebecca Kilmer was awarded
the lst prize for the largest number
of head marks in Spelling ;athe sec
ond prize to her oldest sister, Miss
B. Kilmer. Miss Kate Campbell re-
ceived LIST prize in Dictionary, Miss
BERTHE Kilmer best examination in
Latin verbs, Miss Bessie Baker best
Latin recitations during the year.
The two fortunate young ladies who
received gold medals were Miss EN-
ma Dickinson and Miss MaMe Sem
cindiver.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

The AMERICAN AGRIcULTURIsT for
June, comes to us with the bright
ness and freshness of the month of
roses and strawberries. The frontis-
piece is full page engraving (by
Davis) entitled "In Berry Season. "
The live stock department is even
more fully illustrated than usual CIV
ing engravings of Breton Cattle,
Hackney Horses, Oxford-Down
Sheep, Poultry, etc. Then there
are plans of dwellings and barns, new
fruits and plants, and various labor
saving devices. Joseph Harris con-
tributes an article on the value of
fertilizers Seth Green, the New
York State Fish Commissioner, gives
directions for the care Of Gold Fish /;
w. w. Mech contributes an illus
trated article on the propagation of
the ounce A. b. Allen treats upon
the rational treatment Of horses. In
all some forty well known writer's are
represented in this number. The
household department is full of use
full and valuable matter Of interest to
farmers families. Price Sl.50 per
wear, English or German single
numbers Is cents. Address Ameri-
can Agriculturist, 75l Broadway,
New York.
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A VERY sad and unusual accident

A VERY sad and unusual accident
happened to the eight year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. Charles III. Barnhart, Of
Duffields, last Sunday morning, which
nearly resulted in her death. She
was standing in the Presbyterian
church yard at Duflields, near the
low picket fence which separated the
yard from the public road, when a
colt which had thrown it's rider,
jumped the fence and striking the
child with all four feet, broke her
collar bone, arm, thigh and leg. Med
ical aid was soon secured, and the
wounds dressed and bones set. The
child, we are pleased to state, is do
ing remarkably well under the cir
cumstances.-D Democrat.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09
Fair for the Grand Monument.

New YORK, June "A fair which
has the sanction of Mrs. Grant and
Col Fred Grant was opened tonight
a the Grand Opera House in aid of
the proposed monument to Gen.
Grant Among the attractions are
two Indians of different tribes from
Buffalo Bills camp. There was quite
large crowd at the opening. It is
expected that about $4,000 will be
realized from the fair which is to
last a week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

DEAD LETTERS. The following is a
list Of letters remaining in the Postoflice
at Martinsburg, w. Va. June End, and
will be sent To the Dead Letter Office
June 10th, if not called for. When call
ing say advertised.
Albert Ashton, David n. Allen,
Thos. Albaugh, Ben +. Bell, Fannie
Barthalow, Kiziah Burgess, Luther
G. Bender, Capt. Jas. III. Brown,
Jos. d. Copenhaver and wife, Col.
Davis 4, Peter Donnelly, j. G. Fitz-
gerald 2, Hattie Hecrote, Lizzie
Kearns, Mary McGill, Edward l..
Newhouse, Chas. Oural, Leila f.
Sanders, Harriet Smith, ii. b. Smith,
held for better direction Mrs. Eliza
McAdams, huron Pile, caro- of Mr..
Strider.
w. y. CoLsToN, P. NJ.
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On Tuesday morning last, at I(

On Tuesday morning last, at To-
o'clock, Mr.. G. j. Drew was united
in marriage to Miss Bette Porter.
field. The modest couple eluded
their many friends here, who would
have been pleased to witness their
nuptials, by taking the early train
for Washington, where the ceremony
was performed. After spending the
day in the beautiful capital city, the
happy couple returned to town, and
will in the future make their home
at the Potomac House.--Harper s;
Ferry Sentinel.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

Following is the result of the
teachers examination held May 25
and 26, 1888: Grade No. /, good
for four years, Miss Lenora Smurr.
Grade No. /, good for one year,
Misses Maggie Mendenhall. Cora
Blessing, Mamie Grimes, Ella Swartz,
Ella Bowers, Clara Bowers, Nellie
Duvall, Mollie Ryneal, Mrs. Melissa
j. Fletcher, Messrs. j. A. Downs and
j. w. Corsey. Grade No. 2, Mr.. J.
w. Fulk. Grade No. 3, Mr.. G. w.
Greene. j. A. Cox, Supt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

THE City Council met in regular
session on Thursday. The minutes
and bills Of the council were read
and approved after which Mayor
Lambert declared the old council
permanently adjourned. The new
council and Mayor Lambert were
then sworn in by squire Matthaei
and proceeded to elect officers as fol-
lows Mr.. Chas. A. Young, Clerk /;
Henry Wilen, Town Sergeant; G.
r. O'Neai, Thomas Ahern, police
men. During this election largely
signed petition for the reelection of
Mr. O'Neal was read, also one sign
ed by voters Of End Ward for the
appointment of Nelson Page as an
additional officer; Mr.. Shaffer was
elected engineer at the water works
by reclamation Mr. j. n. Wisner
elected attorney and A. Staubley
treasurer. 1t was voted to appoint
an additional policeman, and John
Poisal was elected. A committee of
three, DR.. McSherry, Messrs. Kauf-
man and Wellinger were appointed
committee to investigate the affair
of the town clock and report at next
meeting. On motion the council adj
journed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

THE public square was thronged
with people on Tuesday night when
the first summer concert was given
by the City Band, and the frequent
applause and evident enjoyment of
the music showed that the concerts
will be even more popular this sum
mer than before. The program had
beer. carefully selected and was rem
dered in fine style. A clarinet solo
by Prof. Luscomb deserves special
mention, and upheld his reputation
as master of that instrument. The
program for next Tuesday evening
is as follows
Decentralization Cavalry Luscomb
Selection lie Vestale .Mercandante
Waltz Sounds of JOY 5000, ..Waldteufel
Pieco o SOlO-Tbe Wren .Damarre
Serenade-First Hearts Throb 'Eilinberg
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

THE wedding of Miss Annie Il.
Thompson to Mr.. O. f. Ryneal took
place at the LIST. M. f. Church at
$50 on Thursday night, Rev. John
Edwards officiating. The ushers
were Messrs. Chas. Thompson, Robt.
Thompson, Harvey Thompson and
Willie Ryneal, brothers of the bride
and groom. Mr.. Holmes Lamar
played the wedding march.
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a PAINFUL AccIDENT.-Mr. George

A PAINFUL ACcIDENT.--Mr. George
l.. Sencendiver had some hands en-
ployed in cutting timber on his land
near Arden, on last Monday,when Mr..
Geo. w. Hardy met with painful
accident, by cutting a deep cash in
his foot, extending from the toes into
the instep. He tainted from pain
and loss Of blood, but was soon re-
vived and taken to his home, where
he received the necessary medical at
tention.-Stdtesmdn.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09
CONSUMPTION Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR. PLEASE inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above named disease. By its timely
use thousands OF hopeless cases have been
permanently erred. shall be glad TO send
two bottles Of my remedy FREE TO any OF
your readers who have consumption il
they will send me their express and post
office address. Respectfully,
II. A. sLOCUM. NJ. &. 1Sl Pearl ST. y j
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09
LAsr Tuesday was a bad dan Ii

LAST Tuesday was a bad day in
Shepherdstown. The cars killed a
valuable cow belonging to Mr.. VIM.
Tenant, and a page Of type was
pied" in the Register Office, And
unfortunately there was no one con.
nected with the Registe, force who
could do tlic swearing necessary
when the typ, .a,Set.--Reglster.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

AT the corporation election in
Charlestown last week Gustav Brown
ESQ. was elected Mayor without op
position. The councilmen chosen
were ID. S. Hughes, Stuart Hirsch-
man and DR.. William Neill. w. L.
Hedges was elected Recorder.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-09

LAST Saturday was Memorial Day
at Shepherdstown. The inclement
weather in the morning prevented
many from attending, but in the even
ing the weather was fine and an in
,eresting program was carried out,
including an address by Rev. l.. p.
Mason.
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COMMENCEMENT ExERclsEs.--The

COMMENCEMENT EXERClSES.---lhe
Commencement Exercises Of the
Martinsburg High School will be
held in the Central Opera House
Monday evening June 18th, 1888.
Seats will be reserved for parents of
the graduating class. The patrons
of our city schools, and friends of
education in general, are cordially
invited to encourage us with their
presence. Following is the programs:
Music PRAYER .........M Music
Address OF Welcome Carrie sigler
Grafton M ~ ~ Sprague Bishop
''rhe Dress is noS the Man."
grafton ....-..... ,.,.. hose hllne
"a Good Name is Better Than Riches"
Selection of Music.
Grafton &C.. ....... .......a. sue HOmri CHI
What would have Happened had Column
bus not Discovered American
Grafton ..............,.. Blanche Huber
Real Life and Ideal Aspirations"
Cornet Solo.
Grafton ,... 49,. bessie Housworth
''Our Yesterdays and Our To-days."
Grafton Observation-Disclosures. Effie Kantner
''Our Tolls and our Rewards
Grafton Observation-Disclosures. Cora Blessing
footprints of the Creator"
Selection of Music
NaledictOry Observation-Disclosures. sue Logan
Comforting of Degrees BY the Principal
Presentation of Diplomas. .................
......... Pres. Board Education
Song sour Alma Mater p. BY the Class
Music. .... .Benediction ........ Music
j. A. Cox, Supt.
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1T is said that the erection of the
pulp mill on the Potomac river at
Harper's Ferry will so occupy the
land as to cause the removal of the
b. & O. shops. If so the shops can
be removed to Msrtinsburg,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22

freezes up, they will do better set out this
Fall, if kept from freezing by covering
with earth, or better, mulch of straw,
and uncovered in Spring little below
the top bud.
After the vines have been pruned they
are prepared for Winter, and the method
to be adopted will depend upon the var
iety, climate and soil. The more hard :
ones in the Northwest will pull through
the Winter By merely covering the base
about six inches, and the ends OF the canes
about foot Or mere with earth taken
the middle Of the row in order not to ex-
pose any Of the roots to the frost any
more than can be helped. This will leave
considerable part of the vine uncovered,
ana unless the variety be very tender
one it will do better this way than it will
by covering the whole plant, and is gen
orally preferred. It may, however, be
necessary to cover the whole vine of some
varieties; this should be done just before
frost, and not uncover III the Spring IN
til the danger from frost is over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-11-22
SOAP FROM MOTHER EARTH.
Mines in Nevada With the Ready Made Ar

Mines in Nevada With the Ready Made Article
In Nevada there are several deposits of
mineral soap. One of these mas been
worked for three or four years. The
soap is sometimes made up into cakes as
it comes from the mine, but usually it ia
toned down by admixture with various
other soaps In Dakota aid Wyoming
are also deposits of natural soap. In re-
giOns where SOFA, borax and mineral cils
abound it is only Necessary to bling the
ingredients together and soap nine is
the result. Hot springs assist very
materially in uniting and concentrating
the materials provided by nature. The
soap found about hot springs is therefore
generally harder and more perfect than
that produced in the dry way in and
about the basins of extinct lakes. The
waters of Owens and Mono lakes are SO
thoroughly saturated with bofax and
soda in solution that the addition of any
oleaginous matter produces soap. The
waters OF Mono lake produce myraids of
gIubs that after time become flies, and
are washed ashore and in some places
form beaches foot or two in depth.
The oily IN after contained ju the grubs
or flies uniting with the aikdli IN the
water of the lake, forms Il deposit OF
soap an inch or two III thickness each
year. Thus IN the course at ages de-
posit of natural soap of great d7pth has
been built up on the ea8s eIde Of he al
kali lakes where the worms are stranded
the prevailing winds being from the
west. These peculiar grabs are The only
living things found IN the waters OF
Mono and Owens lakes. At c. r'aiu sea
sons an insectlfurn6 duck called the
spoon bill, trequebts these lakes and
feeding upon the aquatic flies and grubs
becomes so fat il can hardly ifs. Hunters
kill these spoonbill ducks for their oil, "a
the grub on which they feed imparts to
them fshy taste SC strong that they
cannot be eaten except by Indians, who
eat both worms and dUcl g. Ducks killed
by hunters and lost are sometimes found
in the waters of the lake. All the feather
are eaten off the fowl by the alkaline
solution, and the layer of fat beneath the
skin, an inch in thickness, is found TO be
changed to soap, hard as the best CASTLE.
and beautifully white.