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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-23
A Remarkable Fish story.

A rather remarkable accident Is
reported as having occurred at New
Harmony, Ill, u few days ago TO
Capt. w, S,> Wolfe, well-known cit
izen. AS the story goes, the Capt.
was fishing in the river near that
place, when huge catfish seized his
bait and started away with it. The
experienced fisherman imagined that
he had hooked a huge bass, and when
his pole was broken by the powerful
catfish he wound his line around his
wrist in order to retain his prize. In
a few moments, however, his delusion
was dissipated, as the fish gradually
drew him into the stream, and while
calling loudly for help he was drawn
under the water. The strong tension
upon the line prevented his unwind
ing it, while the fish bore him along
swiftly until, passing under a pro
jecting log. he was enabled to hold
his own until his now frantic com
panions came to his relief. 1t re
CURED powerful effort to relieve
him, as the line had cut its way deep
| into the flesh, and while they were
preparing to cut the line the fish
started in an opposite direction,
swimming near the surface, where he
was dispatched with an non zig
from the boat. The unfortunate
| man and his strange catch were then
taken ashore, where the monster
catfish was found to weigh 100
pounds.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-23

feet stream of pleasant recollections
comes rushing in, and with q sigh OF
bitter pain, half smothered in its
birth by pious resignation to the
/ devine will, she contrasts her present
desolate, torlorn condition with the
joyousness and felicity which then
ditlused her soul to be once again
with the queen of her thoughts.
1T is SO strange she mused,
"dear Margie does not respond to
my letter, she is the very essence of
punctuality, yet it has been over a
month since ! last heard from her.
| am at loss to account for her si-
lence. Perhaps, reflected she, percep-
tally Frightening with the thought,
Marguerite resents, as very unkind,
me not visiting her when she so earn
estly desires it; come am time, dear
Agnes, cordial welcome awaits you,'
said she, in her last missive, and /
know she was sincere. | declare |
have a notion to run in ON her I'M
awares | wonder if she will think
me altered and Agnes rose to light
the gas preparatory to taking a peep
| i'm the mirror.
The same features, the glass reliec-
ted, whose loneliness we have SO of
ten descanted upon, somewhat paler,
and thinner, perhaps from corroding
grief, but still maryelously fair and
rarely fascinating.
Her beautiful golden hair was
gracefully arranged upon top of her
head, its brightness presenting a
striking contrast to her sombro
mourning garments.
A knock at the door, and Annette,
her dressing maid, entered.
"a letter for you, Miss Agnes
A letter. joyful news. With a
little scream of delight Agnes open
| ed the missive, little dreaming, or
her very heart strings would have
been lacerated, the burden OF woe
the small oblong messenger bore
A cursory glance at the signature
quickly disabussd her mind of the
impression that it was from Margue-
rite.
To be continued.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-23
Jefferson Davis Lease Of Life.
Jefferson Davis, who is 80 We,

Jefferson Davis, who is so years
old, and who was i'll at latest advices
from his homestead, has outliyed
nearly all the Confedera G command
ers who served under him as well as
the Union commanders who fought
against him. He has outlived his
antagonist, Abraham Lincoln, by
twenty-three years. He has outlived
both General Lee and General Grant,
both Admiral Porter and Admiral
Semmes, and, in the diplomatic field,
both Charles +. Adams and John
Slidell. He has outlived the greater
part Of both the contending armies,
though he was far older m ID than
most of those who enlisted in them.
He was prominent politician and a
leader in tie United States Senate
when Abraham Lincoln was an OBJ
scure lawyer in Illinois. In the Mex
lean war he was severely wounded at
Buena Vista, forty-one years ago
and wears the scars that yet remind
him Of that action. 1t seems by the
letter of the aged champion Of slave
ry to the Confederate Monument As
ISOLATION of Mississippi that he has
at last concluded that his career is
ended.-N Y. Sun.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-06-23
Thirteen Choice Life Maxlms.

/. Atiectation is at best a deform-
ity.
2. Ask thy purse what thou
shouldst buy.
3. BE slow in choosing friend
but slower in exchanging him.
4. Before you attempt anything,
consider what you can do.
5. BY reading you enrich the mind;
by conversation you polish it.
6. Consideration is due to a1g
things.
I. If you would teach secresy 10
others, begin with yourself
5 In order to judge Of another.g
feelings, remember your own.
8. Let your anger set with the SUM-
but not rise with it.
TO- None have less praise than
those who seek most after it.
IL. Pride is as low a beggar NJ
want, and o great deal more saucy.
IL. Rage robs man of his reason
and makes him laughing stock
Is. Apply the Golden Rule to
your every act and thought.
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said DIR. Preston, II was just going
to ask you for repetition of the last
song you sang last night, Tis eve
ming brings my heart to thee ! it i:
one of my special favorites real
ly think" regretfully, lit is too bad
that we have to spare you, for even
a short time, this last evening Of
your stay"
Agnes beamed upon him one OF
her most radiant smiles, mentally
wondering why he neglected to in
clude Marguerite in his regrets, as
she softly responded that they would
no. be long absent and she would be
delighted, upon her return, to COM
ply with his request.
"Margie, DEAR said she, after they
had gone to their room, please don't
forget to remind me, promised to
write your uncle letter of introduce
ton to my cousin, Aurelia Pierce,
who is visiting uncle Carter's family
in the city. | am anxious to have
him meet her."
"AlI right. Come and sit down
on this rocking chair, dear Agnes,
| have something very important to
tell you; in fact, confession to
make" Throwing her arms impul-
sively around her friends neck, and
affectionately kissing her, "promise
me, love, you will not be provoked
with me for keeping you 80 long in
the dark z"
"Of course | won't What is it !?
Goosey p incoherently responded
Agnes, evidently her companions eN-
citement was infectious.
care you sure you you will not be
angry? Well, then, will tell you !:
/ am not going back to school, for
Bernard has persuaded incomplete
ly out Of the notion"
'Not going back? I-I-dont un
derstand," faltered Agnes, turning
deathly pale.
ooh, Agnes" blushing deeply,
"can't you see ? DR.. Preston and |
-"
ooh, Margie, ,ohy did you never
tell me before ?" she almost walled,
covering her face with her hands /;
ooh | it was cruel cruelm
"My dear, dear friend, l never re-
allied before how fondly you love
me, and appreciate more than | can
express your disappointment that |
am not going back with you; but
could | have foreseen that my SEEM
ing lack Of confidence would wound
you so / would have told you long
Size. | had no idea, dearest, that
you were so sensitive. Let me as
sure you, my trust in you is implic-
it, and no other motive actuated me
in reserving until this late day the
disclosure of my secret than TO of
ford you grand surprise. Tell me,
love, can you ever forgive me for
practicing the deception? We are
to be married in February, and /
want you be my first brides maid
Marguerite" responded Agnes,
decisively, uncoyering, for the first
time, her face, which was so white il
was quite startling, 81 cannot be
your brides maid; it is simply out
of the question"
Observing, with pang of remorse
how panied Marguerite was by her
abrupt refusal, in softer tones, and
not without some discrimination, she
explained that she feared she would
be deprived of that pleasure, for as
this session would complete her edu-
cation she felt it Of the utmost i'm
portance to lose as little time as pos
sible at school
II think it is now my turn to beg
your pardon, dearest" she continu-
ed "belieye me, I am not at all Of
Tended, but l candidly admit, ] could
not help, at first, feeling hurt that
Won waitad co 1ono ia fell mo ofvour
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An irate mother followed pair IL
youthful clippers TO Sabina, o., where
she gave up the chase.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
counterfeiting Baking Powder


The public is too well informed as
to the danger from alum baking pow
ders to need any caution against using
them. 1t is, nevertheless, a fact that
many of our most prudent and care
full housekeepers are, without know
ing it, using these deleterious articles
daily, and from them preparing for
families food which, were they aware
of its nature, they would not offer to
beggar. Baking powders made
from alum cost less than four cents
pound When these can be worked
off in place of the Royal Baking Pow
der, and sold for forty or fifty cents
pound, there are many manufacture
ers and dealers sufficiently unscru-
puIous to do it.
A favorite method of selling these
poisonous alum baking powders is by
placing them in an empty Royal Bak-
ing Powder can and weighing them
out in small quantities wien the
Royal Baking Powder is called for by
customers. The grocer, if ques-
toned, claims that he buys in large
packages Mt lower rate, and is Thus
able to sell below the price of the
goods in small cans. All baking
powders sold in this way are entitled
to suspicion. Analysis of many of
them have been made with a view to
a prosecution, and in all cases they
have been found largely adnlterated
and generally made from poisonous
burnt alum. This is selling counter
felt goods, and is, of course, an Of
fence against the law. We are glad
to know that the Royal Baking Pow
der Company have taken the matter
in hand, and are acting in a way that
will protect the public from the swim
die. >
The surcst protection from this
fraud is for the housekeeper 20 buy
the baking powder of the brand she
wishes in the original unbroken pack
age, looking carefully to see that the
label has not been tampered with,
The Royal Baking Powder Company
announce, what is well known, that
their goods are packed for the con-
venience of consumers in cans of
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

One fence surrounds the plantation,
few fences about the dwelling and
stable constitute all the fencing.-
One of the deadliest enemies to the
planter and mule is the buffalo gnat.
small insect whose bite is death to
n mule, one gentleman whom know
lost 15 mules IN one night from the
stings of these little flies. The levees,
of which there are 80 miles in this
county, are built and kept up by ap-
preparations from the general goH-
ernment, and from the Levee Board,
which derives its funds from n tax
of S1.50 per bale of cotton raised in
the protected district. Over Sc, ,0o0,-
600 have been spent on the levees in
this county alone. There is still
much fine land in virgin forests ly-
ing so far back from means of trans
portation that it is practically value
less, though railroad IS likely to be
built through this Wild tract within
the next twelve months. s1a
There are still a few bear and deer
in the cane brakes, though they are
rapidly disappearing with the devel-
opment of these fertile regions. -
This country must have been
Mecca for the g Mound Builders.
Tombs of their dead, large semi
spherical mounds of earth, are con-
stantly met with. Whether any of
these mounds have been opened. /
have not learned, though they show
no evidence of having been troubled.
Here is rich field for the archaoio-
gist. and L have no doubt but that
many interesting relics, mementoes
of semi-barharic civilization of an
extinct race, could be found. The
climate of this region is balmy one
and would be delightful, save for the
presence of that little parasite. the
mosquito, who unfortunately from
priority of settlement, has a better
title to the land than we. He is
everywhere. If you go to the forests
you can see myriads of them. The.
consonance of SO many voices singing
in different keys produces q strange
weird sound that has an unpleasant
effect on the nerves. In the almost
stagnant streams you can see, most
any day. houndering about in the
water huge fish, those destroyers OF.
lesser lives that nature has placed
there to retard the wondrous fecun-
6ity that would soon make the
streams seething mass of life.
INGoMAR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
Virginia Hotel,
Jefferson Steam Saw Mill

vaFioTs frdG sizes, bfit 4 are never SOLD in
bulk, by the barrel or loose by weight
or measure. The cans are securely
sealed with the company's trade
mark label, and the weight of each
package stamped on the cover. Any
baking powder being peddIed out by
weight under the name of Royal they
denounce as hogus and to be avoided
Consumers should bear these facts
in mind if they do not wish to have
imposed upon them the poisonous
alum stuff that is being profuseIy
distributed throughout the country
under the name of baking powder.
If, however, they buy the Royal in
cans with unbroken labels. they are
always sure of using a baking powder
perfectly pure and wholesome, and
of the highest test, strength and efi-
cheney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
HEAD AND FOOT STONES. \

NDn. FOOT STONES, NAN n ,,ro,aT gEkl
The only impediments TO the growth
of vegetables at all are the OCCASION
al overfiows, and the - law of the
survival of the fittest," some plants
crowding others out: To an eye ac-
customed to an undulating country
the land presents the aspect of a
prairie. But on closer scrutiny it is
found that there are ridges over
which the water rarely flows. The
crests of these ridges are only slightly
elevated above the boggy lands,
which at certain periods of the year
are covered by water. The higher
Iands,-which by the way. I might
add. are below the level of the river
surface at the present writing,-are
first cleared of underground and
small trees. The larger trees being
deadened, the land is ready for the
cotton, the soil being so light that
the roots grow practically straight
down in the ground, thereby permit
ting one to plow close up to the
trees. Though the population is very
dense, there are no towns or other
centers of trade of any consequence,
which is accounted for by the fact
that nearly every plantation has its
own store, and others have saloons.
Every. twenty acres of cultivated
land require one laborer and mule.
For convenience to the land the
houses for iab0rers are scattered
about over the plantations, from one
TO two families occupying the same
house. Water for their houses is
procured from 8. driven wells. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
indispensable to the Toilet.

Darbys Prophyiactic Fluid cures
chafing, eruPtions and in6amations
of all kinds: cures infamed or sore
eyes: relieves pain from bites or
stings of insects and sore feet; de-
stroys all taint of perspiration or Of
fensive smell from the feet or any
part of the hody; cleanses and
whitens the skin. Use as dentri-
friee it purifies the breath preserves
the teeth and cures toothache; sore
gums and canker.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

The Washington correspondent of
the Alexandria Gazette writes to that
paper as follows:
Representative O'FerraIl, of yir-
ginia, has just returned from a short
visit to his home, and is highly
pleased with the warm reception he
received from his party, a public
meeting ir Harrisonburg having
heartily and unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically endorsed him and his
low tariff ideas. He says he was
particularly gratitied to hear Judge
John T Harris, who was present at
the meeting referred to, publicly de-
clare that he was not Randall man,
but was firm supporter of the Pres
ident's low tariff message
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

THE woMAS's siAeAzINE.-we ackDowl-
edge ereceipt of theApriI number of The Bio-
mans Magazine, published by Frank E Housh
& Co.. Publishers, Brattlebora' Vermont at the
low price of one dollar per annum. It Is an
illustrated monthly devoted TO Art Literature,
Hom. Science. and Won.an's Work
This number contains an. excellent engraving
of the'Iikeness of Mrs- Esther T. Housh the
editor and of little Elsie carrying the lilies.
an illustration of the sweet little poem a
cluster of Easter lilies by Esther T. Housh.
It is good periodical and has an attratiye list
of contributors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

Chest, such as Consumption, Infiam-
nation of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma,
Whooping Cough, Group, etc., etc.
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste,
perfectly safe, and can always be de-
pended upon. Trial bottles free at
c. f. Jones' Drug Store
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
a Safe Investment

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure return of purchase price.
On this safe plan you can buy from
our advertised Druggist a bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
1t is guaranteed to bring
relief in every case, when used for
anv affo..+;o,, IF 'T'h-oat I."rrs n-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

sued in Morgan county.
The Kanawha- county court has re.
fused to grant retail liquor licenses
at Charleston.
Mr., French Thompson, father Oh
Capt. A. j. Thompson of Clarke
county, Va, died recently. aged sd
years. '
Rev. James Beatty, supernu-
merary member of the Baltimore
Conference, died at his home in
Moorefield, April Is. - y.
Johns. Wise, Jake Yost, Governor
Cameron and the Lewises are making
war upon Malone, in Virginia. Ma
hone and his following are for Sher-
man, while the other faction is for
Blaine. -,i..s
The Democrats of Rockingham
county, Va, in mass meeting, uRan-
imousIy indorsed tariff reform, Cleve-
land and O'Ferrell. Col. O'Ferrell
scored a decided success in ringing
speech before the meeting.
The Berkeley County Sabbath AS
soc;ation and the Minister'S Associa-
ton of Martinsburg are making eff
forts towards, securing a better OBJ
servance of the Sabbath day-a re-
form greatly needed at this time.
The marriage of Mr.. w. A. Camp
bell, druggist, and Miss Georgia,
daughter of Capt: J. NJ. Locke, all of
this place, came off at Grace Church
on Wednesday morning, April 18th.
1888. at O'Clock. Rev. p. p. Phil
lips officiating.-Cldrke Courier.
We were glad to see that the Hon.
NJ. S. Grantham was able to be in
town on Saturday. He looked very
little the worse for his recent severe
illness Mr.. G.. is one of the DEM
ocratic wheel horses who always an
swers to the sound of the bugle.
jnartinsburg Statesman.
Mr.. J. r. Clifford, editor of the
Pioneer Press, is erecting building.
on West Martin ST., to he used as a
printing Office. Having grecentlypur-
chased the outfit of the Hardy Er-
press, he will issue the Press for a
short while as semi-monthIy, and
then it is expected to blossom as a
weekly. We hope the enterprise and
energy displayed by Mr.. Clifford will
meet with merited success. tz=.-z
MdrtinS6urg Statesman.
A meeting of delegates from Dem
ocratic clubs of twenty different cities
in the L. S., met in New York re-
Gently, and formulated plan for
organizing n National League of
Democratic Clubs. 1t was decided
to hold National Convention of the
clubs in Baltimore. July 4th, 1883.
Among other resolutions passed, was
one indorsing the Mills Tariff Bill.
A circular has been issued inviting
all Democrats clubs in the United
States to join the league and send
delegates to the said convention.
The Berkeley county Democrats
held a mass convention April 21st,
and selected as delegates to the
Grafton convention Messrs. Jacob
Miller, George S.. Rousch, r. n.
Stewart, Capt. f. l.. Hoffman, o. b.
Lafevre. J. II. Light, j. w. Dodd,
C. L. Stuckey, w. T. Noll, W. A.
Cushwa, John A. Richard. Charles
Manor, f. Boyd Faulkner, j. S.
TrammeIl, S. W. Walker, d. C..
Westenhaver, DIR. n. d. Baker, j..
W. Hollida and H. L. Couchman.---
Resolutions was adopted endorsing
President Cleveland and his last
message, as we'll as our Representa-
tive in Congress and Senators, and
especially congratulating Senator
Faulkner upon his able and manly
activity in advancing the interests of
his State and county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08

The Commencement exercises of
Shepherd College will be held this
year June 18th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
mn R. Castlcman, Proprietor.

TyITIIS house will continue to be kept in the
L best style for the comfort and convenience
of guests. the travelling public being at all times
assured of n cordial welcome and genuine hos
pitaltv. Rates moderate.
Julv t. 1SS0-v
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Hale House,
Green's s.oteI,

Harpers Ferry, VIVA.
TIRST-CLASS Restaurant. and Livery
L Stable in connection with hotel, also Bill
lard and Pool Rooms.
G. W. GREEN, Proprietor.
F. W. DREW. Clerk.
,Juuc % 1885
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
For Rent

V,HE large sToRE-ROOM on Washington
street. well located for business. lately oc-
cupicd hy S. S. Dalgarn. Possession given at
once if desired. Fine cellar and rear entrance
Mrs. ANN AMELIA ROOFF.
Dec. 81, 'S7-odS21 ,S6-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
Jefferson WooEen Mill,
(Formerly Pouer's Factory.)

(Forme eTly POrter'S Fdct0ry.)
TNDER the above mentioned name the old
J ..Porter's Factory" which i'll days gone
bv enjoyed almost national reputation for
excellent manufactures. is Still operated Oy
the undersigned. Necessary repairs have
been made and improved machinery introduced.
and I will continue to maintain the rep
utation of the mill and to meet the demand OF
the public for first-class goods.
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the Mill or at such points as
may be designated.
orders for Cloths. Yarns, &c. will receive
Respectfully,
JNO. j. JOBE.
o.-Whcatland. Jefferson County, W. Va.
J. j. .Jobc e Bro. will continue TO operate
the Mill at Brucctown. Frederick County. Nlr-
ginia. and will pay the top market price Tor
Wool delivered there.
June !. lSS6-odJa2TS5.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-05-08
TELs, STATUES, & CARVING

ir all its various branches. and all work in their
business All orders promptly filed at the low
est rate. and shortest notice and all work de-
li"crcd and put up. and guaranteed to suit pur-
chasCrs. If not. no sale. Please call and see.
and Judge for yourselves before purchasing else
where and patronze Home Manufacture
DiEIiL IL BRO.
Charicstown. March II. 1871.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

One Square a inch or less) i to weeks. s1-5o
Each subsequent insertion n.--..--...---5s. ~
One Square. three months. .-..s---. 4.vv 4.vv
One square, q months. 6-oo
One Square, one eyear-.-,.->---,--.-.--. -lo.Vo
Officers. $500; State or Congressional, $40 co.
Others at regular Advertising BATES
Obituary Notices exceeding fye lines, 10 cts.
per line
Liberal deductions made for Quarter. Half.
and whole Columns. TO Annual. Semi-Annual
and Quarterly Advertisers.
No advertisements to be considered by the
month or year unless specified on the Manu-
script, or previously agreed upon between the
parties. -. - --------- -
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BervyuUe, C1rhe County, Y

T HAVE for years buIt large variety OF va
4 riOus styles of CARRIAGES aud WAGONS:
fhev have been in use among our people. and
have given satisfaction in every instance as far
as have been able TO ascertain. Through this
.,rnnrinncn | Inn rnrh NIIni NncIrS sIiit the