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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Look at some of the bargains that
we have picked up lately:
Plain colored tricots, SO in. wide,
Csc, worth Acc.
Handsome Dress Goods, G0c., sold
last year at 81.
Silk Plush, all colors, Soc, sold
last year at 75c.
Silk Plush. all colors, $780,, sold
last year ut $l.25.
Silk Braid for trimming. 25c., sold
last year for Coo.
Ladies Vests, 25 and 35c., sold
last year at 35 and 75c.
Ladies' 4.button Kid Gloves, 50c.,
sold last year at 75c.
Ladies button Kid Gloves, 75c.,
sold last year at 81.
All Wool Jackets, $3.50, sold last
year at IS.
All Wool Jackets, So so and 1915,
sold last year at Sc.
New Markets, So, sold last year at
$3.50.
The above are only few Of the
great bargains which we have to
show you. Remember we do not
buy trash or common goods The
above are all first-class in every re
spect. EMMERT Il FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

The Shawdographs and Marion
cites with "Sun's New Phantasma
and Refined Concert Company"
give the best exhibition of that kind
ever seen in our city their move
ments are very life-like and correct
and it was particularly our young
folks that enjoyed this part OF the en-
tertainment. The company will give
a matinee to-day and all our young
folks should avail themselves of the
golden opportunity offered them to
have an hour of fun Times, Lcar-
enacorth, Kas.
At Central Opera House, Monday
night, October 81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

NEW OFFICERs.-At meeting OF
the stockholders of the C.V r. r.
Co., the following officers were elect
ed: President, T. B. Kennedy, OF
Chambersburg; Directors, I. b,
Kennedy, Chambersburg, Edward B,
Watts and Herman Bosler, Carlisle
J. N. Dubarry, Wister Morris, H. H.
Houston, Geo. B. Roberts, Philadel.
phia w. Sohn Stewart, Chambers.
burg; John P. Green, Philadelphia;
W. w. Jennings, Harrisburg A. j,
Cassalt, Philadelphia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

THE songs and dances of Miss Jes-
Sc May, with "Sun's New Phantasma
and Refined Concert Company, : that
appeared last night at the Academy
Of Music, brought forth storms of ap-
plause. The company is an excellent
one and will no doubt bring out to-
night the S. r. 0. sign.~-Dafly Sen
tinel, MilsOaukee, Wis.
AT Central Opera House, Monday
night, October 81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Mr.. Geo. McChan, a freight con-
ductor on the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, met with a terrible death
on Wednesday morning last, near
Berryville, Va. While attending to
his duties he was thrown from his
train and two Of the cars ran over
him, cutting off both his legs and
killing him instantly. He was bur-
led at Shepherdstown on Thursday
afternoon, with Masonic honors. A
wife and four children mourn his
loss. -
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

HAVE You HEARD THE LATEST p
Why people they never heard of sell
ing straw mating at such ridiculous
prices as these: White, &c per yard ;
Red Check, 10c per yard beautiful
Fancy Figured, only l2ac, and going
like hot cakes. Don't stop, If you
want this mating.
G. P. HERRING, The Cash Man.
Cor. Queen and Martin SITS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Mr.. J. F. BYERs is suiting all Gus
toners for clothes at the well-known
clothing house of Strasburg Il Son,
corner of Gay and Front streets,
Baltimore. Well, well James, you
are in our old tramping grounds,
though Old Town has changed with
the modern improvements. Your
Martinsburg friends send you greet
ing and wish you abundant success.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

WHEN dealer is compelled to APP
peal to the public by bell-ringing and
other annoying methods in order to
draw some sort of trade it may be
accepted that he doesn't have enough
respect for the intelligence of the
community to use the newspaper
that reaches the greatest number Of
the best buyers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

HI. C. Berry's cloak and wrap
trade has grown to such an extent,
that he has been compelled to open a
regular cloak department. He has
neatly fitted large room on the
End floor of his store and it is just
full of nice new line Of Cloth and
Plush coats, of all kinds. Don't
fall to see this stock, if you want q
wrap.
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A, a w. Myers Cash store.
THINGS WE DON'T 90

Wcufsa't advertise AndrOsy0.4in Mus
lin ut la. rs, than cost ana then have
none when customers ask for H.
We abn' t examine goods our customers
buy III ether stores, and tell them how
they've been cheated. Last Saturday X
woul,.iie leader Of low prices tore y pack
age open that a lady bought oi us. and
tried TO wrestle Annanias reputation from
him in endeavoring To- prove to the lady
that we had charged her too much Put
this in your pipe and smoke 4. Yours for
low prices. q W. MYERS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

New goods arriving every week. We
have never had such great variety OF use
full goods. The very latest sly les IA glass;
ware. our S. Tea sets, SO pieces are the
best You have ever seen for the money. A
new lot of the best Lamps made. TALL
STYLES. Cali and examine oM' new Cham
Der lSets--a marvel OF cheapness. Don't
forget our &c Stone China Plates. We are
selling many goods at Cost, to make room
for fail purchases.
BURKHART 81 CO,
Public square.
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Special Locals.

"How cold it is 7" was the remark of
a gentleman to his friend, II can't keep
warm" "Then," says his friend. II
advise you TO go TO Thompson 81 Ta-
bler's and get some of the same Under
soear that / have; they are cheap aud
the most durable have ever seen"
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Baltimore Markets.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.

BEEF CArrLE.-Prices of Beef Cattle this
week ranged as follows; Best Beeves at 90
a. $4l2 those generally rated first quality
375 a. 81 90, medium or good fair quality
90 a So rs, and ordinary thin Steers, Ok
en- and Cows 2 90 q So rs per 100 lbs.
EHERP AND LAMBs.-We quote butchers
Sheep Ut 3 a Al cents for common to good,
2 cents for extra. and Lambs at 4(@52 cents
per ID gross, with few extra at cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

THE fourth annual stockholders
meeting of the Central Building and
Loan Association will be held at
their Office on Tuesday, Nov. 9Th.
All stockholders are requested to be
present, as business of Importance
will come before the meeting.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

ALIENS Ink-superior to all other
for general use fountain pens, is now
sold at Burdette's for 75c. per quart.
This ink is especially recommended
by bank, professional men and others
as the best on the market.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Mr.. L. Fl. Staubley, who has been
located at Athens, Tenn, is home
for good. He says he came to run
the base ball team next year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

WE were gratified by the manner
in which our citizens attended the
Frederick fair last Thursday. 1t
was but just recognition of the
kindness shown to us time and again
by the Frederick people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Mr.. John Landstreet, Jr. of Ten,
nessee, and Mr.. Fax Landstreet, of
Davis, w. Va, were in town visiting
their father during his illness.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Rev. H. J. McKeefry left home
last Monday on trip to Norfolk,
Va. He was formerly stationed at
that place, and will, no doubt, have
an enjoyable time visiting his old
friends.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

SOME few days ago the home of
Mr.. Jerry eastman was frightened
by the arrival of two bouncing boys.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williams acted as
midwife. Jerry isn't a bit proud
He would not swop places with the
President.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

North Mountain, w. Va, is the
point at which the extension of the
Western Maryland from William
sport will connect with the B. q O.
r. r.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

WHEN young lady begins to man.
fest an interest in the arrangement
of young mans cravat, he wants to
be as careful as he can be or he is
gone.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Our plain Tricot in Blue, Brown,
Garnet, Green, Grey and Red, 3s in,
wide, at 25c., are great bargains.
Don't fail to see them.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

THE many friends of Mr. Floyd
Sakeman, will be glad to learn that
he is filling the position to which he
was appointed in the Census Bu-
reau, with complete satisfaction. We
congratulate him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Hons. George f. Price, of Keyser,
John A. Hutchinson, of Parkersburg,
and Col. w. w. Dudley, of Washing
ton, and Hon. Daniel b Lucas, of
Charlestown, have been attending
the U. s. Court at this place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

FRANK DOLL & Co., make special
ty of Ladies and Gentlemens' fine
dress shoes, from the most reliable
makers. Guaranteed to be as repre-
sented or entire satisfaction made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner has taken
rooms at the St. Clair Hotel, while
his wife and daughter are visiting
relatives in Kentucky.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Judge Hugh L. Bond, of Balti-
more, is in town at st. Clair Hotel,
and will preside over the Federal
Court, to be held in this city, until
Judge Jackson arrives.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

MEMS and Boys Calf, Kip and
Coarse Boots, a very large and COM
plete stock will be found at Frank
Doll & Co.'S, cheap Shoe & Hat
store. Examine them before buying.
Queen st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

ALL of the late novelties in funeral
goods. The Indestructihle Casket is the
latest. Call and examine the material of
which il is made, at w. II. Wilen.s Ware
Rooms, second floor 70 n. Queen street.
s5,1m
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

AS it always is, II. c. BERRY has
the largest and best line of Ladies'
Misses and Children's latest style
wraps of all kind.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

SATURDAY. OCT. 10, 1889.

THE fish are biting too utterly too
too. The boys catch few, too.
ELEGANT Tricot Cloth, only 90
cents at Fl. G. BERRY's.
Mr.. A. S. Poisal, of this city, has
been seriously i'll for the past week.
WANTED, two good fresh COWS.
See j. Fl. BRIsToR:
Miss Daisy Yantis is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. G. L. Sencindiver.
H. G. BERRY's stock of Dress
Goods is immense this season.
Mr.. and Mrs. McClenish, of Pied
mont, were in town this week, visit
ing their friends.
CAL1cos reduced to 4 and 5 cents
per yard, at III. c. BERRY's.
Rev. John Landstreet is lying Sc
riously i'll at his residence in this
city.
The Ladies Vests at 25 and Csc.
at Emmert q Fierys are great bar
gains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flick, of Bedford,
Ohio, are visiting relatives in this
city.
THE best line of fine dress goods
in the city is to be found at 81. c.
BERRYs
DR.. Carpenter has gone to Kansas
where he expects to remain during
the winter.
Fl. G. BERRY is selling full length
plush coats for $l6, that sold last
year for 1923.
Mr.. f. E. Sheldon, Railroad Sec
rotary of the Y. M. G. A, visited
our city this week.
ENGRAVED cards, wedding invita-
tions, etc., are furnished by Burdette
at city prices.
Mr.. Coward, former gauger at
the Hannis Distillery, is visiting
friends in this city.
EIDERDowN and flannel sacklngs
for childrens' wraps just received at
EMMERT Il FIERY's.
Mrs. John Hutsler expects to pay
a visit, on Monday next, to her par
ents, IN Alegon, Mich.
Messrs. 7. II. B. Dawson, and j.
Buchanan, of Berkeley Springs, were
in town on Thursday last.
IT takes wise man to answer all
of a child's questions; but wise
man will never try to do it.
LovELL's international series of
copyright novels are received at Bur-
dette's. All late issues in stock.
Mr.. Sprague Bishop, of this city,
left last week for Texas. He expects
to become citizen of that State.
Our 4-button Kid Gloves at so and
75c. are worth very much more.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Messrs. S. V. Yantis, ST., I'll. V.
Daniels and j. Garland Hurst, of
Hsrper's Ferry, were in town on
Thursday last.
LADIES' fine ribbed winter vests
only 90 cents, at H. G. BERRY's
Others ask you 50 cents for the
same.
Mr.. Jacob T. McQuilkin and sis.
ter, Mrs. j. w. Daley, are visiting
their sister, Mrs. John M. Byers, in
Springfield, Ills.
BUsTEc -Onr stock of Slippers at
half price. A good pair for 29c., at
G. ?. Herring's, corner Queen and
Martin streets.
Mr.. Oscar T Thomas, resident
of this county, is making prepare
tions for the erection .of new barn
on his place.
THE best stock of Ladies' and
Children's wraps at III. G. BERRY's.
He leads this season, as he has al
ways done.
Misses Mollie and Mary Cramp-
ton, and Mr.. Champion OByrnes
returned home last week from trip
To Eastern Maryland.l
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

We have just receivedssome great
bargains in Black and Colored Fable
Silks. These are decidedly the lat
est things in silks. Trimmings to
match. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

TALK about generalshipl If Ma
poleon had ever seen girl climb a
barbed wire fence, he would have
held the honors of Austerlitz at
nothing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

IT is not necessary to wait until the
clouds roll by or till ones slip comes over
TO furnish your house. w. Ill. Wilen, who
has complete line OF furniture, can sup
ply you at moderate prices. Second heDx
10 North Queen St. s5,1m
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MoaR1srowN. Trr.. lnlu 4. 1883.

YOUNGSTOWN, Tenn, July q, 1883.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga;
Gentlemen--Five years ago was so IN
fortunate as to contract an extremely bad
case of blood poison. Ny bones ached and
my muscles began to swell and contract. !
was under treatment Of the physician from
the inception Of the disease until found
that he could do me no good. Then,
through the advice of friend began TAX
ing S. S. S. Your medicine seemed TO have
an immediate effect. took six bottles, and
to-day am sound and WELL That was two or
three years ago, but have seen no evidence
of the return Of the disease, and take this
opportunity to thank you for what It has done
for me. 1t saved my life. You can refer
any one to me. Z. NJ. WALL.
FARMERsvrLIE, TEX, June %, 1883.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ca:
Gentlenen--The mother of member
of our firm was afflicted with cancerous
sore on hsr face for about twenty years.
During the past few years it troubled her
very much by continued pain and itching.
She used your S. S. S., and the sore has
disappeared and is apparently well. Should
1t break out again, win advise you.
Very truly,
PRNDLEToN. YEARLY & RILEY,
Druggists.
Three books mailed free ON application.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
Drawer :. Atlanta. Ga.
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Mrs. L. Scott Tiffany, who has
been visiting friends in tins city for
the past few weeks, left for her home
in Chicago. last night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

Don't fail to see our Oil Cloths
and Carpets If you want anything in
this line. Good goods cheap.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19

BRING YOUR TIcKKTs.--Come and re-
deem your Photo. tickets, at Hunters;
they run out the LIST OF November.
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NOTICE
TO Corporation Tax Payers.

The Taxes for the year 1889 are SOW due
and in my hlnds Tor collectian. A discount
OF per rent will be allowed If paid before
The Isl day ~ 0ctohtr.
a244 81 WHEN. Sergt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-16
NARROW ESCAPE OF THE CITY OF ROME.
e"E ALMOST CONES IN COLLISION WITH THE
TRoPIc DURING A DENSE FoG-AN ACCT.
DENT AVOIDED BY THE GOODNESS
or THE OFFICERS.

i"c Ci'y OF Rome. which arrived from Liverpool
''a'eIuay had an exceedingly narrow escape from a
oo'iision on Monday last while steaming through a
uonse fog cast of Newfoundland. The steamer had
''eh blowing her fog whistle all the morning, but
no response had been given to It until near noon
"h'l suddenly another steamers whistle was heard
on me stafboaId bow, and apparently very near.
INC passengers on deck jumped to their feet at once
al" rushed TO the side of the ship when TO their alarm
'' CONSERVATION OUT OF the fog emerged the bulky
0''n Vi another steamer. more than one hundred
S'Iu' away, and bearing directly down upon the Rome
amldShps.
terrible disaster seemed Inevitable. for If the
steamer had struck the Rome she must have crushed
directly into and through her spie
Inc captain. who on the bridge had slowed down
''e speed OF the Rome when he heard the other
S'c@ihers whistle; but as soon as the vessel appeared
nun the log, he gave the signal for full speed The
o''''r steamer Uhe TrOpcl appeared TO answer her
n' d. qlchly, and began 10 shear OH as she neared
'no Rome moment of suspense followed, while
ne Iropc approached nearer and nearer the side of
'ne Rome, while every second seemed hour to the
cAciFd passengers.
y great shout Of relief and thanks wont up when
'ney saw that collision had been avoided although
the Iropic passed within fifty feet OF the stern Of
The City Of Rome. still bow on
Ha1 the officers Of either made the slightest
plu''der or had they not acted with the intelligent
proinptneSs they did collision would have followed.
Inc passengers OF the City of Rome held thanks
giving service before reaching port
lie lily Of Rome brought up the end OF the trans
alahuc race Yesterday arriving at the Bar at 40
pm She left Queenstown week ago yese day at IL 80
p m. But the Rome IS a seven days boat, and, Of
course, could not az any time have been considered
IN The race. Among her passengers the Rev.
S'lah W. Brown, Professor and Mrs. NJ ID. Berlz.
Nr' ana Mrs. William Draper, Or. aud Mrs. ID. h.
DcAerson, Dr. Alexander Day. William Fletcher, @. A.
Flsgg. Edward j. Gllchrist. Dr. Watson l. King the
Kew j. NJ kOcher. the rev. Dale littewOOd, Dr. A. IA.
LOWS, Or j. Z. MOat, the Rev. II. A. Mlmo Police
.Onn, sioner Henry -. Purry. Truman @. Palmer,
larry aymond, the Rev. DR.. J. c. alker and Robert
f. Washburn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-16
LEGAC1Es OF DEMOCRATIC POLICY.

To N Ed ttOr az me Tribume.
Sir Please ask The grpwlcr, about Baines policy
10 give resi-. such stun as they print about
what they call The Behring Sea job" males one
tired" when We know that whatever job7 there Is
was put up by the ppvou, Administration, and was
an "hhcrcd elephant" for the present ono just the
mess Samoa was left for the present Administration
10 smooth ont best II could. II Is said that the
state Department has nothing % do with the Behrng
Sca trouble. but that II Is in charge of the Treasury
Department yet However # may be, If get
ont Of the two scrapcs which ,he stupidity OF the
late Administration led into with National dignity
uniafnisAcd, somebody viii be worthy " praise. 80
Democrats ough 10 slow In picking flaws with those
who are working up Hill from their foolish muddnS.
SOLOMON r. HAYES.
WellHeet. Mass, Aug. -. 1850.
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DIED.


ALLIYG--At birmingham, Ct. August 70. Julia NJ.
FuS S.s Of f6 Ghsdds; 3 p A H. aged %
ANDERsON-on Thursday the 18th inst at 4s Fast 21st
st. Katharine c., widow Of the late Abel I. Anderson
Notice OF the funeral hereafter.
BALDWIN-At Orange, n. j., August Ia. Caleb J.
adgn in The 7Si yef s Of h e age St Marks Church
Orange, Friday, the 18th inst. at O'clock D. H.
BARBER-At Paul Smiths August II. Ralph p. Barber.
Funeral ron his late residence Hlsie-ava:. Ensle-
i ESSI chSnbeTss St. az 80 p m
Suddenly at ocean Beach; n. j. Nellie Judson,
second daughter OF JudsOn III. and sarah A. Calkn, OF
Notice Of funeral hereafter
DE GRAW-At South Amboy. N. j., Thursday, August
IT, 1850 theodore r. De traw, wife Of Frank T.. De
C;raw and daughter OF the late Rev ,. b. Bostwick.
Funeral from Christ Church Amboy. Friday August
DEMOREsr-1n this city, August 10, John Demorest.
nrr9 Tes a. the fcsidsnce Of his brother w Jen
nngs Dcmorc.t No. 81 East 57th.sr, on Friday, thS
10th inst, at p. NJ
a. 1850 Ralph Elliot eldest OF Mary ana the late
The relatives and friends Of the family rcspecttuy
Invited attend TIC funeral from residence So summit
rnieruent in family vault. Greenwood
HOPE-On Wednesday. August H. 1880 Elizabeth Dun
ham wife Of 4. d. Hope n her 6ith year.
Funeral services Will BE- held her late ,esdenee. oh.
Inefment at Clinton. n. J.
LEVERIDGE-At Elizabeth, N J., August 10 1850. Mrs.
Eilza5eth C. Lcyerdge, wife of Charles f. LeveIidsc.
Notice Of funeral hereafter
LYONS-Tucsday August 49, Caroline NJ Lyons daugh-
ter OF the late David " and Ann s. Lyons;
services at 16i Montaguest Brooklyn, FRIDAY.
wAKEFIELD-At Bay. Ridge, I. L, on Wednesday i4th
Funeral VIII be held IN Christ Church. Bay Ridge
on saturday 18th inst at II O'clock.
wEsToN1on weanesday August H. e The residence Of
Anna Maria Weston, wife Of the late John L. Weston.
FGneTal private
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-16
A CAPITAL ROOK

The illustrated gudebook entitled THE Jersey
Coast and Pines which Mr. Gustav kobbe has WRIT
ten, is model Of Ms kind. In a compact volume Of
100 pages the author supplies great variety Of In
formation concerning IN, region along the Jersey
Coast from Sandy Hook 10 Atlantic CITY and the Jersey
Pine Pains. that OF late years have come into prom-
nence as health and pleasure resorts. Mr. kobbe has
shown great deal Of Industry a. well as excellent
judgment, IN providing the reader OF his little volume
with interesting particulars respecting the history and
the present condition of the towns and noted places
along the routes Of which he treats. A surprising
array Of curious facts and Legends. many OF them of
romantic interest, ar given respecting well
known localities. The chapter relative 10 Barnegat
Bay has something TO OF the wTcber that formerly
infested the shore and luIcd many mariner 20 de-
structOn. 1t also tells the sportsman where and when
the different varieties Of game may he found and also
the best accommodations. The rise OF Ocean Grove
summer resort IS sketchcd in another chapter and
its peculiaries described. So. 100. the varied
pursuits Of the jewellers along the Jersey Coast
whether they go claiming at Parherown launch their
fishing boats al NauyOO. or tend the charoal pits near
Lakewood Mr.. Hobbies book Is thorough In it,
treatment of the picturesque features Of this subject
and Is written i'm 50 entertaining STYLE that II Will
interest the casual reader a well as the visitor OF
resident IN Jersey. Tn, road maps and tina
numerous Illustrations excellent. the information
as 10 accommodations ard expenses abundant. and
altogether the tlc volume Is good example OF what
a gulde-bO0k should be- II i published by Mr. Gustav
KObbe at Short Hills. n. J.-(Mail and Express