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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-07
Select Strings.
,sia has $4,000 beggars.

All the police in England number
$1,000.
A two legged horse has been on
exhibition Ia a New York museum.
Madison, Ga, claims to have
horse that took part in the Indian
wars in 1880.
A pure white English sparrow
dwells with colony of browns in
Hartford, Conn.
Persons living near the sulphur
springs in Uwchland, Penn, have
lost the sense of smell.
A New Yorker who recently tray
eled on Honduras railroad, says
that the trains averaged three and a
half miles an hour.
A favorite cat in a Youngstown,
Penn, store was found alive after be-
ing imprisoned six weeks without
food or water.
John Masgatt, aged seventy-six
years, of West Ellsworth, Me-, drove
forty miles recently TO be initiated a
Good Templar.
AT Pensacola, Fla, mustang that
was abused by its driver rushed into
the water and .held its head beneath
the surface until it drowned.
The Grinton Mining Company, in
the north OF England, employs boy
to discover mineral lodes and water
by means of the diving rod.
A recent number of the Waits
burg (Wash.) Times had the follow
ing adj "Wanted-A saddle horse
woman weighing $50 pounds"
OF l549 marriages contracted in
Prussia last year between blood rela-
tions, 1929 were between cousins, 10
between uncles and nieces and six
teen between aunts and nephews.
An adult phenomenon has been
discovered among the recent patients
ola Paris hospital. The phenome-
non is a woman who can see two diff
ferent sets of objects at one and the
same time.
Iron is rolled so thin at the Pitts
burg, Penn, Iron Mills that $4,000
sheets are required to make single
inch in thickness. Light shines thro'
one of these sheets as readily as it
does through creased tissue paper.
Judge f. Wellhouse, of Fremont,
Kan, is said to be the proprietor of
the largest orchard in the world. He
has 1913 acres in fruit trees, and it
is claimed that no other grower on
the face of the globe can make sim
liar showing.
A steer which seems destined to
circus life is exhibited at Pimlico,
Nd 1t is four years old, fourteen
feet in length, seventeen hands high,
and weighs 1000 pounds. Not con-
tent with being q curiosity as to
height, the steer has added the fea-
ture of double joints in his legs.
There is man in st. Paul, Mimi,
who boasts that he has not taken
bath for seven years and denounces
with good deal of vigor the prac-
tice of bathing as necessary to the
comfort of the average American cit
izen as that of eating. This queerly
constructed individual is hackman.
The New York Cotton Exchange
have raised their fines for disorderly
conduct from 81 to 500. Under the
old rules member could punch an
other members head and get off
sometimes for fifty cents, but now
such action can only be INDUCED in
by the wealthiest members of the ex-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-07
Coughing

rs Natures effort to expel foreign sub
stances from the bronchial passages.
Frequently, this causes Inflammation
and she need OF an anodyne. No other
expectorant or anodyne is equal to
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t assists
Nature in ejecting the mucus, allays
irritation, induces repose, and is the
most popular OF all cough cures.
"Of the many preparations before the
public for the cure of colds, coughs,
bronchitis, and kindred diseases, there
- none, within the range of my expert
ence, so reliable as Ayers Cherry Pee
inral. For years I was subject to colds,
followed by terrible coughs. About four
years ago, when so afflicted, l was adj
vised to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral and
to lay all other remedies aside. 1 did
so, and within G week was well of my
cold and cough. Since then l have
always kept this preparation in the
house, and feel comparatively secure"
- Mrs. l.. l.. Brown, Denmark, Miss.
GA few years ago took severe cold
which affected my lungs. had a ter
ribla cough, and passed night after
night without sleep. The doctors gave
me up. tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
which relieved my lungs, induced sleep,
and afforded the rest necessary for the
recovery of my strength. BY the con-
tinual use OF the Pectoral, permanent
cure was effected. "-Horace Fairbrother,
Rockingham, Vt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-07

Mousseline chiffon, softly falling
material. is used a great deal for even
ing gowns.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-07
RHEUMATIC IMMINENT

prepared by Moses Woods For sale at Drug
Store of Mr. NJ. T, Snodgvass. feb.I3, en-.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-07

Six-year-old to caller on big sister:
"Good evening, Mr.. Palmer" THAT
isn't my name, little girl. My name s
Walker ooh, you must be Susie's
other beau" Tableau.-Boston Her
aid.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-07
Rheumatic Imminent.
USED EXTERNALLY ONLY.

Persons suffering with Rheur. atism, Neu-
rolga, Stiff or Sore Muscles caused by cold,
or from chronic pain, can obtain prompt re-
lief by using the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-10
Our coomsros and Prosse,sos.

The report by the Bureau Of Statistics
Of the United states, 20 which we referred
10 detail few days ago, furnishes an eIo-
quent Argument against the overthrov Of
the protective system. For the figures
show that the value Of merchandise I'm
ported IA greater than IN aay previous
year 10 our history, and since prices are
Ia all branches now very low, this excess
signifies an increase Of vast extent.
While our iiBportations are at the highes'
standard ever reached, and domestic
enterprise Ia starting out on new ventures
10 every direction, the time Il opportnne 20
continue the work u adjusting the revenue
Laws, 40 well begun by the senate. Only
the mo.t purbIiad tbsorist will plead that
lower duties are necesssry to bring In all
the foreign mefehadise that our people
can pay for, In the face Of the Instructive
figure. ~ the Statistical Bureau The
current Of trade flows strongly enough
Into our port. TIE psed ia to foster our
own industries. Capital and labor are
already assured that the war on our pro
tee.ive system can produce no result for
four years " eoiDe. That assurance Is a
guarantee Of extended production aud
Increased trade ut home, Of healthful
business, and d good times on solid
conservative basis.
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NEWS NUGGETS.
Boiled Down Items OF Interest the
World Over.

The growth of the cotton industry in the
South is wonderful.
An uprising of negroes in Alabama and
Mississippi is feared.
Ireland has prospect of the most abundant
hsrvests in years.
The steamer Colma, at Quebec, reports
having passed three hundred icebergs.
English capitalists are negotiating for the
Blaastai iron mines in Michigan
A severe rsinstorm did considerable dam
age in the vicinity of Lacrosse. Wis. this
week.
A scheme is on foot to reclaim, by irriga-
ton, j, OOO, 600 acres of arid land in North
Dakota.
Twelve thousand houses were washed
away and one hundred persons. drowned by
the recent freshet in Japan.
Baron de Pardonuet has accepted $1,000 in
adjustment Of his gambling losses at Long
Branch.
A syndicate has bought, and intends to de-
veIop the lead and zinc mines in the vicinity
Of Joplin and Webb City. Mo.
Twenty prisoners were shot by soldiers in
a revolt at San Juanilla, Mexico.
The strike of the nailers at Loughlios mill,
Martins Ferry. Ohio, has ended, the COM
pany receding from its demands.
Princess Anastssia, third daughter of the
Prince of Montenegro, has been betrothed to
Duke George of Leuchtenberg.
The steamer Old Dominion ran into and
sunk the sloop Ella May in Norfolk harbor
Wednesday. The sloop's crew of three men
were drowned.
The United States ship Michigan has been
ordered to be present at Milwaukee during
the G. A. X. encampment to take part in the
exercises.
Captain Bujac. formerely member of
General Boulangers staff, and afterward at
,acheo 20 the Foreign Office, has been arrest
on the charge of being German spy.
Messenger, who killed an editor at Rose
bale. Miss is still at large under the protec
ton Of his friends. The Sheriff is pow erless.
Go, esnor Lowry has been asked to call out
the militia.
1t is announced that Prof. Edward G. Coy
instructor in Greek in Phillips Academy,
Andover has been offered and mas accepted
the prilc,palship of Phillips Academy at
Exeter. Mr.. Coy has been connected with
Phillips Andover for Is years.
Editor Stead Of the Pail Mall Gazette is
coming over to see how an American news
paper is run. He will utilize hi. information
in the conduct of a new Radical halfpenny
morning paper for London.
Sir Lyon and Lady Play fair, Sir Henry
Loeb and his wife, Sir Thomas and Lady
Idiana Brassey. and Lady Shrewsbury are
among those who sail this week from Lon
don for this country.
An emigration movement has been started
among the colored people of North Carolina
and thousands Of them will probably leave
that state during the next eight months.
Two train robbers held up the Rio Grande
Western train at Crevasse, Col, and
obtained $500 and twenty watches.
A great deal Of sickness is reported in
Johnstown and the physicians are unable to
meet all the demands made upon them
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GENERATION AFTER GENERATION nAVErsED AID BLESSED IT,

most careful trials already made indicate
their decided superiority. being about a.
seven TO five. The chemical analysis Of
these two productions chow the superior
ity of the apple in the aliment it contains.
and also prove that some sorts excel others
in richness and value. Hence the impor-
lance of ascertaining by careful trial thOse
sorts best adapted to feeding and fsttening.
For fattening swine, apples are particular
ly excellent. Some farmers have saved =
large percentage Of the expense Of pork
making by allowing their hogs to run on .
part of their orchards while autumn fruit
was falling from the trees. A farmer last
year sold $40 worth of pork, fsttened large
/ ly with the ''droppings" of only half an acre
of good grated orchard. The process was
completed by a week or two Of feeding with
grain. Even common seeding apples, il
cooked, are valuable.
| In one experiment 500 pounds Of pOrk
we're made from 1870 bushels of apples
There is no doubt, however, that selected
grated varieties would have been fOunt
much superior. Even the hogs Themselves
are good ju iges, and show much discrimina
ton in choosing the best trees wherever I
plentiful supply is allowed them Fo
mich cows, sweet apples regularly ant
moderately fed, after being sliced to proven
choking, have been found to increase til,
milk considerably in quantity. They arr
also good for horses, as well as for nearly al
other domestic animals.
As an article of comfort snd luxury, tn,
value of fruit can scarcely be estimated
The few who have learned by actual expert
ence the enjoyment of the best and most de
licious sorts of the whole IL months woul'
not willingly relinquish the privilege. Many
it 10 true, have furnished themselves witt
occasional supplies of their own raising
they possess only few scattered frsgme Mt
Of the yearly circle of fruits but the mum
Der is yet too small, although rapidly increas
ing, who may place upon their tables deliciou
sorts on almost any dsy of the entire year
Amer,ean Cufirator
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President Green of the Western Union
closes his vigorous reply to Postmaster Cen
erai Wanamaker as follows:
The sum Of it all i, that the government
has given US nothing that cost the govern
ment anything or that was Of any value %
the government to retain. Nothing has bee n
worth more to the government and the pub
lie that we should have than it has been
been worth to us, while in consideration
therefore the government, by its reserve
power, has been making a saving for num-
Der Of years at the rate Of nearly, if no,
quite, s200,0 900 year in the cost of its tele.
graph service below what other customers
pay, while it enjoys as it should preferred
service over all other business.
Although have treated the press service
as not wholly comparable with the transmits
sion OF government messages, / desire to say
in point of fact that if the government had
paid us during the past several years the
rates stipulated by contract with the Asso-
ciated Press on news dispatches bearing one
address, the aggregate revenue for the gov
ernment service would have been larger
than it was at the rates the government paid.
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Trade with South msfica.

Some weeks since Secretary Blaine adj
dressed q letter Of inquiry to the New
York Board Of Trade and Transportation
asking for saggestions and Information
bearing upon our trade with south
America. In view Of the holding al Wash
ington, In October next, Of the interna-
tiOnai American Congress. Thereupon
committee 81 the above named Board OF
Trade wa- held and committee APP
pointed to take into consideration the
specific inquiries Of Mr.. Blaine Their
report, which was made public On Thurs
day. shows the slight proportion Of trade
with south America which our country
has, In comparison with other countries
The Argentine Republic imports over
81 100000 worth per year, said the com
Dittee's report, and of this the United
States sends but n per cent. OF the
sl05 ,0O0, 900 worth imported by Brazil,
the United States sends but 4 per cent.
The imports Of South and Central Amer
lea are over sl50, 900, 900, and the United
States -ell. only II per cent 81 this, or
sJ0,OOO0U. The United States should
claim Mt least 30 per cent Of this trade,
and the committee see no reason why
American merchants should send theh
goods to Brazil, via Liverpool, Hamburg
or ilnvrc They want direct, rapid and
prompt transit To Central and south
America.
The suggestions of this important Board
of Trade are worthy 81 the seri Dus atten-
ton " hich they will no doubt receive
The facts show that the committee In
greatly to the discredt Of the t'nited
States that our exports tn the Central and
South American States are comparatively
small. The fact that OF all the
steamers entering the port OF Bueuo'
Ayres Tor several years past, moi
one has been under the United
State <, may tend to explain
the evident infcriority of thi.
nation Ia the Argentine's imports. II q
linc Of subsidized steamers were establish
ed to that aud other ports there il reason
10 believe that few years would ace d
change in this matter. Minister Hanna
report to the department OF state shows
that the purchasers of the Argentine de
sire to buy American goods. They should
be given an opportunity to get such goods
TO be- sure, there are sone sailing vessels
plying between the United States and tn,
Argentine, but the reports Of the State
Department are not complimentary tc
these tramp" ships. A subsidized line OF
fast steamers il needed to develop this
trade, aud scheme to establish such &
line will no doubt receive early attention
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The English Illustrated Magazine for
August publishes some very interesting
letters, twenty or more Ia all, written by
Charles Dickens in 1853 and 1864 during
his most active period of literary work,
and while he was engaged in editing
Household Words and Ali the Year
Round These letters are introduced with
brief preface from the present MIR,
entertaining personal "reminiscences of
the methods Of work of this great editor
for 1t must be understood that although
Mr.. Dickens Is best known as the charm
ing novelist, he was also the unwearied
editor devoting large share of his time
to the routine work Of the office desk.
These "Reminiscences which the younger
Dickens gives OF his fathers daily duties
at the editorial desk show in his
case. IA in that OF all literary work
ers, that II Is only the most doggcd and
persistent effort and attention to details
which has its effect in editorial work.
"Nothing was considered too small, no
detail too petty" says Mr. Dickens, "for
my fathers own personal attention. The
utmost pains were given to the consider
alton of every manuscript that came into
the Office. no matter whether its owner
bore an honored name in literature cr was
only raw recruit in the great army Of
W I'm ~ a I.P
was devoted to polishing and finishing
other peoples work in proof which would
surprise many occupants Of editorial
chairs, aud which. there Is nc doubt, very
considerably astonishcd some OF the con-
trihutors whose work required the great
est quantity OF excisiou and writing up.
This Ii the universal experience sud
testimony OF all successful editors-no
detail Is too trihing. none too petty, TO To-
ceivc the best thought and closes, atieu-
ton. Every line is to he studied. every
proof scanned. The best class OF work. |
aud the highest grade of writing only |
come from constant. unwearied persist
cnt attention to details. And then when
the copy 10 put In type, care has to be
given to proofs and revises, to the last
minute. Even then, IL an error is discov- |
cred, or figure wrong, or a name incor-
rectly spelled, the editor is not unfre-
queutly blamed and his paper laughed at. |
The rewards Of editorial work come
largely in the satisfaction to be derived
from the attempt to do ones duty to his
readers and the public. and in just APP
probation Of the rightful and couscien-
tioas discharge Of those responsibilities.
These principles should never for mo-
ment disappear from between the lines
Of the copy-paper Of every editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-10

If not, you should spare an hour.
great many novelties have arrived within
the last two weeks. \ lot of
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Food Value OF apples.

Fruit a. an article of food, and more es-
Peciaily apples has been proved of great val.
ne. Some farmers save annually in various
ways quite a sum Of money By the use of
green and dried fruit upon their tables, not
merely by the amount of alimens afforded,
but adding to the variety and the list of lux
uries enables them to reduce the amount Of
other and more costly articles. By planting
rich and high favored sorts for culinary par
poses, instead of those of an inferior grade
great saving may be made in sweeteninr and
spices. The amount Of sugar and other in
gradients used to make bad apples good is
often more than enough 10 buy good apples,
sugar and all Fall pippins. for example, at
80 cents per bushel, have been found more
economical than poor and insipid varieties a,
Is cents per bushel. By free use of the
best sweet apples through autumn and winter,
for baking and for buildings some famiIie.
have avoided large expenditures. The ag1re-
gate saving in the million of American
families who might enjoy the privilege of
plenty of fruit, With . general cultivation
of the best kinds for succession the vesr
through. might perhap. be set down, With
out extravagance, As more than half the
expenses Of the general government
Not less important is the value of fruit
- an article of fo,d for domestic animals.
Although direct and careful experiments
BY weighing and measuring are still want
ing, enough has been ascertainetl to prove
hat apples. especially the richer, swee.
~ food for cattle and swine. sre
'uily equal 70 pctafoes. and some of the !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-10

; There were many laughsblc sights in the
crowd Of people who welcomed the Presi-
dent on Thursday, not the least amusing Of
which was the following. As the train
stopped there was general rush for the end
OF the car, and when the President appeared
scores extended their hands for recogni-
ton. Two arms were extended on opposite
sides OF the crowd. One a small. delicate
one, and the other the hard, horny hand Of
son Of toll. They met. One could not see
the other but in the excitement Of the
moment each thought he had the hand Of our
Worthy Chief Magistrate and shook away
tight royalty, and each wended his way home.
ward satisfied with themselves and the whole
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-10

The fishing at Togus Lake this season
snrpasses all previous years, according to the
authentic report Of the coolest inhabitant. -
Camping parties from the Soldiers Home
are numerous. and assist to make il pleasant
and jolly for visiting parties. Serg't Don
nelly OF the Home, and wife, were the guests
At Camp Brown during the week. Mrs.
Donnelly caught the largest pickerel this
season, weighing fraction over six pounds.
There were 20 white perch, 30 yellow perch
10 horn-pouts and eels caught by the &C.
companying party during the same afternoon.
sergt Donnelly speaks in the highest terms
OF the entertainment given at the camps
along the lake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-10

LOBSTER CRooUErrs . can of pre-
,eFrst lobster, chopped fine, add pepper. salt
and powered mace. Mix with these one fourth
As much bread crumbs As YOU have meat
work in two tsblespoonfuls of melted butter,
and make into egg-shaped rolls. Roll these
in raw egg, then in cracker dust and fry In
butter or very sweet lard. Serve dry and
hot with crosses or parsley laid around them.
If af.tr eatsz the above you happen to be
troubled with indigestion take . dose Of
Steele's Little Bile Pills, which yon can buy
# J. NJ. Mixer and C. Is. Murphy & Co, fol
25 cents per bottle
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The game on Monday il the subject Of
town talk. Everything which has been pub
hshed concerning it has been eagerly scanned
BY the citizens. II has been decided BY
universal consent that all places of business
in the city shall be closed during the progress
Of the game in order that every body may pay
their twenty-five cents for Ave dollars worth
Of fun and laughter. The business men have
congregated and delegated strong team to
protect their interests in the coming contest.
The personnel of the team il ss follows:
Fred W. Chase, p; Ed Gage, c.; X. W.
Soule, SIS; C. N. Hamlin, lb.; II. +. Smith,
3D.; Geo. Hunt, 3D.; g. G. Flagg, RI; A.
s. Pinkham, CT; Z. Locke, IL; W. W.
Morse, Everett Stone, Daniel Whisehouse,
spare men. The nine held it. first practice
game in the store Of r. W. Soule, lst even
ing, and put up fine game. They are con-
ddent Of victory, but wish IL distinctly UNDER
'sood that they would prefer their friends not
% tender any bouquets, ~ they do not feel
Dual 70 the occasion With any floral tributes
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a Joke y ON Mayor Hart.
Biddeford Journal.

II is stated that an appeal has been for
mzliy made through Mayor Hart of Boston
by the mayor Of Tacoma, Washington terri
iory for Massachusetts To send out all its
manageable women to become wives Of
the sober, industrious young men Of that ter
rifory, who desire To enter the matrimonial
state 1.-THE worst way" This may be some
bodys joke on Roston's mayor, but ii is none
the less a serious matter for the young
women Of New England. Massachusetts, has
3d. 900 more females than she can furnish
husbands for; even Maine has a female sur
plus Of nearly q thousand. Go West young
women. and grow up with the young men!
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A Lewiston man is inventing an automatic
this disagreeable household duty almost en-
tirely out of the housekeepers' hands. All
she has got To do 10 to sit down in one corner
and work the machine which floods the floor
with water. scrubs it and dries it, all while
the operator sits in the chair and turns the
crank, All this in the machine-that is to
he