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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
REST FOR MOTHERS.

Good mothers, maker of numerous
pies, member of manifold hose, over
seer of a province,-rest a little.
Have a chair by the stove, and,
when you peep into the oven, sit
while you look, yea, even moment
after. While mending, have your
chair in the contest corner, where
good light will come in, if possible
over your left shoulder. Drop your
hands occasionally and let your eyes
rest, by looking at something inter-
esting out of doors; thus many a
holy thought will enter the chamber
of your mind and abide with you.
Don't rule all the time. Drop the
rains of government for only little
while and be child with your child
rem. These moments of sympathy
with their delights will be remem.
bered gratefully, longer than your
severe disciplinings, and when com.
mands are necessary, as they often
are, they will be the more potential
because occasional.
Rest little, and gather restful
things about you, that you may rest.
Every woman should have a cot and
an easy chair in her working-room,
if this is every room in the house;
then every room should have these
resting performances. / have known
houses where there were several I'M
made dress patterns folded away in
the drawers, bought because they
were bargains, regardless of need or
fitness. Yet these same houses had
not an easy chair to rest the body, a
book to entertain the mind, nor
convenience to Tighten labor. Nor
had the inmates kindly thought or
word for each other, let alone the
world outside. Can God bless such
homes with children? He does do it.
Yet such surroundings transform the
hottest blessings sometimes into what
seem curses of unspeakabIe bitter.
ness. These parents reap but what
they have sown. Let home bring
rest to each member of the family,
and let it be the care of each that
sDer res a little Anaeyfcoa Az
rtculturlst.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
A Counterfeit.

Hicks-I take my dimes now at
Maynew's. You ought to try some
of his English plum pudding
Wlcks-I have tried it, and all
I've got to say is, it's COMPOUNDED
humbug; not the real thing at all.
Why, / ate two platefuls of it t'other
evening and then went home and
slept like baby. No indigestion,
no bad dreams and no heavy weight
in my stomach in the morning. It's
a COMPOUNDED humbug, l tell you.-
Boston Transcript.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

How TO DEAL WTTH RATs.--A
writer in the Scientific american
says:
I'VE clean premises of these detes
table vermin by making whitewash
yellow with copperas and covering
the stones and rafters with it. In
every crevicc in which rat may go
we put the crystals of the .copperas
and scatter of the floor The result
was a perfect stampede of rats and
mice. Since that time not football
of either rats or mice has been heard
around the house. Every spring a
coat of yellow-wash is given the cell
lar as purifier and rat extermina.
tor, and no typhoid. dysentery or
fever attact the family. Many per.
sons deliberately attract all the rats
in the neighborhood by leaving
fruits and vegetables uncovered in
the cellar, and sometimes even the
soap is left open for their regalement.
Cover up everything eata bic in the
cellar and pantry and you will starye
them out. The precautions joined
to the service of a good cat, will
prove as good rat exterminator as
the chemist can provide. We never
allow rat to be poisoned in our
dwelling. They are so apt to go
between the walls and produce much
annoyance,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
HE WAS NO KICKER

I'm rather particular about my
celery" he said to the waiter who
took his order in a Dearborn street
restaurant. "Bring me only the
small stalks, and see that they are
perfectly bleached."
eyes. SIR"
Gard see that there are no specks
in the potatoes. l won't touch a
potato that has a speck in it. |
am rather particular about my po-
tatoes "
Eyes, sir
"When you bring me the broiled
fish see that it has had the skin and
fat removed. Don't bring me any
except the upper part of the body.
Cut away all the tail.
"All right, sir"
"Hold on a moment. Pm rather
particular about my bread. | don't
want any of the end pieces, and l
don't want any of this cigar shaped
bread with a thick crust, either.
Bring me square bread in thin slices
cut from the middle of the loaf"
The waiter went back and return
ed in due time with tray full of
eatables, which he unloaded on the
table.
"Take back this potato" said the
guest, land bring me one that has
no specks. I've got no time to dig
the specks out of potatoes. | told
you about that"
The potato was changed, and the
waiter asked him if every thing was
all right now.
mo, this bread is not cut from the
middle of the loaf. Take it away
and bring me what l ordered.
The bread was accordingly chang
ed.
"All right now 2" inquired the
waiter.
"No! You've got some celery
here that isn't properly bleached.
Bring me the kind | ordered And
hold on There is a piece of skin
on this fish. Take it back. l told
you was particular about my fish !"
The celery and fish were removed
and brought back again in e W
minutes with the objectional features
eliminated.
rs it all right now!' asked the
waiter.
II guess it will do" growled the
guest, as he began to eat, "but if l
was kicker I'd kick about this fork
and spoon. They don't exactly
match. Chicago Tribune
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
Brace LIN.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you are fidgetty, nervous and general out
of sorts and want to BRACE up. Brace up
cheap, bad whiskey. and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave you in
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify our
blood. start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality and give
renewed health and strength. Such medi-
cine you will find in Electric Bitters and
only so cents bottle, at Y. C. Williams,
Jr. & Co., Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
HEALTH IS WEALTH
DR.. E. G. WEsr's NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT

DR.. E. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, guaranteed specific for Hysteria, Dir
illness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neuralg la !,
Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused by
the use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness,
Mental Depression, Softening of Brain, re-
sailing IN insanity and leading to misery,
decay and death, Premature Old Age. Bar
renness, Losses and Spermatorrhoe caused
by over-exertion of the Drain; Self Abuse or
Over Indulgence Each box contains one
months treatment. Sl.00 bcx or six boxes
for $500, sent by mail prepaid on receipt of
price
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
Merit Wins

We desire to say TO our citizens
that for years we have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, DIR. Kings New Liver
Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve and
Electric Bitters, and have never ham
died remedies that sell as well, or
that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate to guar
antec them every time, and we stand
ready to refund the purchase price,
If satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on their
merits. e. G. Williams. Jr., Drug
Store,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Young widow-"O, yes, he told
me he could never love me when l
was old" The other-"How could
you have married him after that ?"
Y. W.-''0, was eighteen and he
was seventy-fve, you see.-Life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

CLARA said Nellie, dropping the
fashion paper she was reading,
"what would you do if you had a
mustache on your lip?"
"After he took it away | should
tell him that preferred to be mar
ried in June" -B0st0n Herald.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
Carved by a Barber.

"How's this What do you
charge for a shaver
Ten cents "
"But | gave you quarter ,"
"Yes, SIR"
sand you handed back only ten
cents"
"Yes, sir. | don't make cent on
the court-plaster, but I'll have to
charge you just what it costs me -
Chicago Mail.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
An Apt Teacher.

Mr.. Beauregard-I see your name
on this painting. Why, you must
have paint it!
Miss Oily Daunt-Yes; / have
been taking lessons of Mrs. Stillyfe
for three weeks.
Mr.. Beauregard-I had no idea
you could paint so beautifully.
Miss Oily Daunt-Oh, I only did
the name Puck.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

The Chicago exposition is begin
ming to materialize. Sites and plans
have been agree upon and If all the
money is not wasted in salaries there
is strong probability that the fair
really will be held.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Why continue the use of irrita-
ting powders, snuffs or liquids Ely's
Cream Balm, pleasant of applica-
ton and sure cure for catarrh
and cold in head, can be had for Soc.
1t is easily applied into the nostrils,
is safe and pleasant, and is curing
the most obstinate CAGES. 1t gives
relief at once.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
Guarantee Six Boxes

To cure any case. With each order received
by US for six boxes, accompanied by $500,
we will send the purchaser written guaran-
tee to refund the money If the treatment does
not effect cure Guarantees issued only by
McLAIN BROTHERS, Druggists, sole agents,
McLain Block, corner Market and Twelfth
streets, Wheeling, W. Va. aug .2'9o,ly
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

The local physician who says the
people are unwise in being afraid Of
sending for the doctor when they
are sick, should be reminded that
man is not afraid of a doctor. 1t is
only the doctors bill that knocks
him over the ropes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

He-what can / do to convince
you that my love for you is entirely
disinterested?
She-Keep away from the house
and give better men chance
Olce a IIeek,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Tommy-"Mamma can't you tell
me a new fairy story ?" Mrs Flgg
81 don't know any new ones, Tom.
my; maybe your father will tell you
some when he comes home tonight"
indianapolis Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Mrs. Younghusband-"Now that
it is the new year, I hope that you
will be able to say no; and by the
way, won't you let me have little
money!" John (herodically)- ."No."
-Nelo Haren Ners.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

A New Hampshire saloon keeper
was recently tried on 1000 distinct
charges, and was convicted on 7l5.
The aggregate of his fines was
S. 600.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Dashaway-"I understand that
you were around to Miss Palisades
last night. Did you see the old year
out together?'' mo, / wanted to,
but Miss Palisade saw me out first"
Sparks.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Minnie to Gus.-"Yes, / have an
allowance now, and I'm always SO
hard up the last thirty days of the
month that / don't know what to do.
Harper's Bdzar.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

A mule would sooner hear himself
bray than listen to anybody else's
music. A good many people are
built like him.-Ram's Horn.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
just What He Needed.

Il tel you" said one Congress
man to another, the situation in
that district is something to raise
your hair when You contemplate it. !"
II Think said the listner, as he
took off his hat and disclosed bald
head 'that I'll go out and take look
at it."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
The Root of the Evil.

He-While the choir was trying
to master the new TIE Deum the 9TH
er night at the church rehearsal, the
organ suddenly stopped, and we
found the boy who had been blowing
it fiat on his back, unconscious.
She-What did you do, send for a
doctor2
He-No. We stopped singing
life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Ma LEE. why, .As.s:ie vor needn't CRY about
I'll / only said Ara ! iis,i was very we'll
Informed woman, ri,si wished you would follow
her example
Mrs. LEE Yer n.,I las: wcef you said you
wished could mahs t,. isol rs stylish as Mrs
Allen she snGAe7 - her cHli clothes. But
Mr. nj Lee s.A' ~ nj i. ...ssss
MRS. LEE " y ell. he etts III Of her informa-
ton from the Maeaz LEY take. l admit that
1he knows all that IS gaslig On. and Is bright and
entertaining In conversation but l could DO as
well as she does il ! had the same source OF
information. She lent me the last number Of her
Magazine latsly, and les-nel more in one hours
reading, about varin social matters and the
topics OF the day, tilaii sAd pick up in amonth
by my occasional chats with friends. 1t certainly
covers every top OF interest from the news Of
the day down 10 tie details OF housekeepings
Every time Mamie goes over to the Aliens she
comes back ard leases me to get you to take
Demorests Family Magazine. as the stories ara
30 good. Ever tn boys watch for 1t every month,
as place Is fond for them also in its pages: and
Mr. Allen s.vears by it. 1t is really wonderful
how it suits every member Of the family -
Mr.. LEE. Is ell PERHAPS had better send for q
Specimen Copy; for, fit is ything like what you
sayi Is il viii aud instruct the whole Of u.s."
Mrs Lee. = see that w Jennings Demorese
the publisher Is East iii Street. New York. "a
Offering to send Specimen copy for 10 cents, 50
we can't lose anything. as each number contains
Pattern 0r.er' e;ititing the holder to any
Pattern she may c.loos.., and in any size-which
alone makes each copy worth 80 cents and Just
want a jacket pattern like Mrs. Aliens The
subscription price is only 81 90 year; and
must say can't see how they can publish 6
elegant Magazine Tor ST. little money! -
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

eIf you found s., would you try to
find the owner?" Pat Fax, no, ]
am no hog. I'd be satisfied finding
the five. "-Munsey's Weekly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
Their Regular Work.

Policeman-Captain, there s big
riot around the corner.
Captain-Send few pickpockets
to the scene.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, sir?
Captain-Yes; they know how to
dispurse q crowd Inter- Ocean.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

The proprietors Of Ely's Cream
Balm do not claim il TO be cure-alI
but sure remedy for catarrh, colds
In the head and hay fever. It is
not liquid or a snuff, but is easily
applied into the nostrils. 1t gives
relief at once,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

With the close of the year you
have cipher lost and figure L.
DanspHe Breeze.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to
bring you satisfactory results, or if
case of failure a return of purchase
price. On this safe plan you
can buy from our advertised Drug
gist bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption. 1t is guar
anteed to bring relief in every case,
when used for any affection of throat,
lungs or chest, such as Consumption
Inflammation of lungs, bronchitis,
asthma, whooping cough, Group, etc.
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste.
perfectly safe, and can always be de.
pended upon. Trial bottles free at e.
G. Williams, Jr., Drug Store.
IF YOUR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, IL is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON RITTEKS.
1t viii cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
o good appetite.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
A Novel Announcement.

The publisher of THE YoUTH's
COMPANION have sent US a handsome
Souvenir with the announcement of
authors and articles for the next
years volume. 1t has seven Illumi-
mated pages, one for each day in the
week, very quaint in style, the whole
forming a "Book of days." and each
page illustrating a line of the old
rhyme:
Monday for Health,
Tuesday for Wealth,
Wednesday the Best Day of all;
Thursday for Losses,
Friday for Crosses,
Saturday No Luck at all;
Sunday the Day that is Blest
With Heavenly Peace and Rest
This novel and unique Calendar is
sent free 10 all New Subscribers to
THE COMPANION who send $1.75 for
years subscription and request it
at the time they subscribe.
The COMPANION is already favo-
rite in half a million homes, and old
as well as young enjoy its weekly
visits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

LADIES
Needing Z tonic, or children who want build
ing up. should take
uROWNs8 IRON UIIEEESs
Il e pleasant 10 take, cures Malaria. Iudtr
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye.

THE Best SALvE in the world for cuts Bruis-
es, Sores, Ulcer, Salt Rheum, Fever, Sores
letter Chapped Hands, Chi!blains Conges-
ton, Eruptions, and it positively cures Piles
,r no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box at Z O. Williams, Jr.
l. Cos Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07
ypril 10, l890-ly
$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any case
of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head
ache, Indigestion, Constipation or Coslive
ness we cannot cure with Vests Vegetable
Liver Pills, when the directions are strictly
complied They are-purely Vegetable,
and never fail to give satisfaction. Sugar
Coated. Large boxes, containing 80 pills,
% cents. Beware of counterfeits and imita-
tons. The genuine manufactured only by
THE JOHN G. WEST COMPANY, CHI
CAGO, ILL. aug.2, 90,ly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-02-07

Every man knows how good he
would be were he some other man.
Globe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-01-31
Montana. Oregon aud Washington.

The remarkable growth in population of the
region occupied by the states Of Montana.
Oregon and Washington is only surprising TO
those who are unacquainted with the unusual
natural resources Of this section. Mining.
numbering, grazing, fruit growing aud agicul-
ture are here carried on with degree of sue
cess unknown in any other section of North
America.
The states Of Montana and Washington are
now the scene Of large amount Of railroad
building, but the principal and most important
line in these two states, and in fact the only
one trayersing them from east 10 west and
reaching all important sections is the Northern
Pacific Railroad. This road is the shortest line
to Helena and Butte City. Montana, Spokane
Falls, Wash. all Puget Sound points, and is the
only all rail line to Tacoma and Seattle.
The Northern Pacific Railroad offers special
inducement to home-seekers by allowing hold
ers Of second class North Pacific Coast tickets
the privilege Of stopping ten days at Spokane
Falls, Wash, and all points west of there.
Passengers are thus given an opportunity of
examining all sections of this great state at a
saving of from 500 to $500 as against any
other line.
In the matter Of accommodations the North
err Pueblo railroad ranks first Through daily
trans-continental trains carry Tree coionist
sleeping cars, first and second class day coaches,
Pullman first class seepers aud dining cars
Through train service OF Pullman first class
and tourist sleeping cars is run via Wisconsin
Central and Northern Pacific lines, and hand
some first class sleeping cars 7ia Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul Ry. and Northern Pacific
from Chicago to North Dakota, Montana aud
Pacific Coast points.
Inquire of your nearest ticket agent any
authorized agent of the Northern Pacific X. x.
or CHAs. 5. FEE, General Passenger aud Ticket
Agent, ST. Paul, Mimi, for rates, maps, time
tables or special Information as to any particu-
lar section of the northwest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-01-31
A ROCK THAT GROWS.
The Curious Stone That Is Increasing in
Bulk and Pulling the Scientists.

In deep. dark rayine, a few miles
from New Castle, in North Beaver
township, Lawrence county, KY, is
phenomenon in the shape of a growing
rock. Fifty years ago when it was
first noticed an inverted wooden pail
would almost cover it, To-day it is
great bowlder, ten feet or more in cir
conference, and weighing not less
than fifty tons. During the summer
months it is covered with dense, rich
moss two or three inches deep through
which the water from a spring trickles
continually. The wonder maker is
the little spring, so small at this season
that a few pals of water dipped from
it would drain it dry. But it works in
manner very different from the drip
ping water in caves that carries
burden of limestone in solution with
it. and leaves its wonders in stalagmites
and stalacties
The outer formation Of this rock has
a limestone appearance, but once re-
move the moss and chisel into the grit
ty surface. and the real beauty and Pc
culiarity of the rock is seen. A cellu-
lar formation, like mammoth sponge,
is discovered, and about the cells is
stone as hard as adamant. On cutting
further in. this cell-like substance is
found to continue, but it seems to have
been transformed into a translucent
flint. This remarkable petrfaction has
been wrought by the action of the
water from the spring upon the moss,
The water seems 10 have the singular
property of turning into stone every
thing that is brought in contact with it
for any length Of time. 1t has an acid
taste, and is doubtless heavily charged
with mineral substances, although thus
far it has never been analyzed. The
most remarkable fact about it is that it
accomplishes so much in so short a
time. The moss grows luXuriantly in
the dark hollows, and the lapidescent
quality OF the water has operated year
after year upon the layers Of moss, turn
ing them into n honeycomb of stone,
and adding to what was AZ first small
rock, until to-day there is this great
bowlder of petrifiod vegetation. A
short time after the moss begins to
grow in the spring it commences to
solidfy at the roots. and the .petriiica-
ton follows closely on the track OF the
growing moss like the formation of
coral on the work of the coral insects.
As it progresses the dark green
OF the vegetation becames yelIowish,
then changes to brown, and darkens
as the rock grows older. The moss is
not all that is perpetuated in stone by
the action of the water. Plants, leaves,
twig~ every vegetable substance that
has fallen ON Che rock and lain there
has been impregnated with it. and. as
by the touch of an memorable fate,
been turned into stone by it. Stratum
upon stratum of the moss stone has
grown over them and many such OBJ
jects are now to be found Theoretically
sealed deep in the heart of the rock.