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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
TO LAY OFF A FIELD IN ACRES.

One acre having AZ, 500 square feet in
it, any numbers that multiplied together
will make this will contain an acre. II
the acre is square the sides should be 210
feet, which is as near as one can get in
round numbers. A square ten acre field
may be plotted in single acres by max
ing divisions four rods apart ac:oss the
field; these may be deep double burrows,
which will be a permanent mark
American Farmer
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
The Vegetable Fly.

One OF the most curious natural pro-
ductions Of the West Indies is the famed
vegetable fly, an insect about the size
and color of drone bee, but without
wings. In the month of May it buries
itself IN the earth aud begins to vegetate.
BY the beginning Of June snrout has
issued from the creatures back and
made its appearance ABOVE the surface of
the ground. By the end Of July the tiny
tree tknown on the island as the fly
tree has attained its full size, being
then about three inches high, but per.
tect tree in every particular, much re-
semblins delicate coral branch. Pods
appear on its branches as soon as it ar.
rives at its full growth. These ripen
and drop off in August. Instead of con.
tanning seeds, as one would naturally
suppose, these pods have 1on three to
SIX small, hard worms upon the interior.
Home Journal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
Drinking IIealths.

The custom Of drinking healthsr
had most curious origin. In the
days when the Danes lorded it in En-
gland they had very common habit
of stabbing Englishmen in the throat
when drinking. To avoid this viii
lainy a man when drinking would re.
quest some Of the sitters-by to be his
pledge or surety while taking his
draught Hence the custom.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

a gentleman from North Carolina,
WINE making a tour of the island Of
CUoa' mad his watch stolen on the
street. In less than two hours A
police Judge had sentenced the thief
10 three years imprisonment. He
also awarded the North Carolinian
SZ5 damages for the injury sustained
ny ms watch in the struggle for it's
possession, and 5Idered the convict
ta work it out.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

There are at present in the Gobelin's
manufacture two large State carpets
valued at $50, 900 aud so, Goa respec.
lively at Least. They were made during
the Empire, one being ordered By the
Italian Government and the other being
intended for the palace Of Fountaine-
bleau.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

A short time ago an old negro wa!
up before the Judge, charged with
some trivial offense.
Haven't YOU lawyer, old man?'
inquired the Judge.
@No. sab.
Cant you get one?"
"No, sab"
Don't you want me to appoint one
to defend you?"
NO, sab; l jes tho't I'd leab de
case 10 the ignance Oh de co't"-Quit.
man (Ga.l Free Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
DYNAMITE In A THRESHER
When the Machine is Started Ire
mendous Explosion Occurs.

uI0HUUWs liz PIUSIUH UUUuIS,
Dynamite was placed in steam thresher
which was operating some twenty miles up
the Little kanawha, in West Virginia When
the thresher was started up it was torn to
pieces by tremendous explosion.
Samuel Booth was instantly killed and
man whose name cannot be learned was ter
rtbly injured. Three or four other men were
badly hurt There is no clue as to the person
or persons who put the dynamite in the
machine
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
reptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made il the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAg fR1scT5c0. on.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW Y0PK. ny
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
PITII AND POINT.

Some cheap perfumes are not to be
shifted at.-Philadelphia Record.
The smaller the town, the more its
leading citizen struts. -Atchison Globe.
The old aye we are taught to reverence
never dyes its beard -Atchison Globe.
A cyclone is all that is necessary to
raise barn in the West. Lowell
Courier.
When a song is sung so much that
every one dislikes it, it is called popular
Puck.
Candidates are like umbrellas always
wondering if they will be put up.-Bos-
ton Bulletin.
A crowded street car is the place to
see men stand up for woman's rights
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
"There's poison in the ice cream,
now, said he. "Oi, then. let us die
together, said she.-New York Press.
There probably never was a man who
could wear carpet slippers without look
ing slouchy and worthless. -Atchison
Globe.
II tell you, that fellow Bibbs has
real good horse sense" Eyes; l struck
him for s. and ne promptly said nay"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
There's an enduring sympathy between
the small boy and the growing weeds.
He has no desire to hurt them In the
least Columbus Post.
p. .ho 80 ,.;., ,..t, !, l.. ..,
r,o5 ;ntorast go dt H. Nv Nv .aNo
old enonab ~ tate GOOD io.I of - 49, 49,
in paper dolIars-SomeryIlle Journal.
Who tolls me- now to s,a,, tba ant
Consider MIN ami be wise,
When 1 see his antship spoil his health
with picnic lemon pies. p,
srr,r,or % tho sooso, ,,hou a., IT,.
% wv 0'o"n "ieu 'uo io"'
tteachefous chucNIe OF the polson-Vlne
can be heard as it sees the city person
comino tn wander in the wild wood -
Philadelphia Record.
There is =, time IN . o;rl's lifo r,or
sba trias on ,rorr hot ~ 90, r.. no" aSn
knows thew are all boco,in,. 70 bar
POOR tbinc the tima onIy Iast5 a6ont =
vpar Ate5ison Gloha
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES did vou l,,ss nv,
dauobter AGAINST her will sir2p J,o..
sWell beconssNdon,t rnn soo = :
CHANGED her nipd whom il u,as too la4. y
-Kafe Fields Washinrton
,,u.,,o - 80
with vonr cont bnttoncd nm 70 vo Wv 49,
Are Won sick2o Tonos NlssgIsb dan,t
mention il. have On a flo tbot nv MT n,;ro
selected - Cbicsgo rotor .oooan NV
mi AZ -,
-. ~" -t tIIS., 'o~elo very, nave hsr pnoto,
Si%PHS -, Sest-i9aJ es.
been for sba rofused r. tor.a tsoa nav 80
the nhotogranbar -, -Roston R,IIat,n
-
This no jis,l9 c row sIn amid.
Icannot sing the old songs
Ihe'd mob me it did.
ashihgton star
mrcb ,lrootico21 yonno Up 80: you .I nave
bana tboai. Us a., l''" W. q =, es'
49, L. - an 9laU W
- -, aintn9,, M ~ ''uOn 10 yout
p r. r. ' n.f.i 'i''l'y III ecoHolhy'
oA'S ''''''DsS'
They were Just engaged. "We had
better be married tomorrow" said he.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
NOT TO TnE MAN OF DOLLARS

Not to the man of dollars.
Not to the man of deeds,
Not to the man of cunning,
Not to the man of creeds;
Not to the one whose passion
Is for the worlds renown,
Not in form of fashion
Cometh blessing down.
Not unto lands expansion.
Not TO the miser's chest,
Not to the princely mansion,
Not TO the blazonei crest.
Not TO the sordid wording,
Not to the knavish COM,
Not TO the naughty tyrant.
Cometh blessing down.
Not TO the folly blinded,
Not the stepped in shame,
hot to the carnatmindsd,
Not to unholy fame;
Not in neglect of duty,
Not in the monarch's crown,
Not at the smile of beauty.
Cometh blessing down.
But to the one whose spirit
Yearns for the great and COOL;
Unto the one whose store home
Yieideth the hungry food;
Unto the one who labors,
Fearless of foe or frown;
Unto the kinily-hearted,
Cometh blessing down.
Charles K. Shetterly, in Yankee Blade.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Five great English warships are
now declared to have guns which are
unit for service. These range from
ITO to 81 tons. The French 75-ton
guns, however, are said to be salts
factory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
No rlrn allEn

1t is said that in all the forests Of
the earth there are no two leaves
exactly the same. II is also said that
amid al peoples Of The earth there
are no two faces precisely alike.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

NJ. L. Thompson g Co, Druggists, Couders-
port, Pa. say Halls Catarrh Cure is the best
and only sure cure for eatarrh they ever sold.
Druggists sell it, 75c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Japan is said to have apple trees only four
inches in height, which produces fruit about
the size q currants.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

4 horse was killed by bees at Leslie Ga
recently.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

THE evils of malarial disorders, fever, weak
ness, lassitude and debility and prustraton are
avoided by taking Beecham's Pills.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

FoR Dyspepsia, Indigestion. and stomach
disorders, use Browns iron Btters The Best
Tonic, y rebui d the system, cleans the B.ood
and stTengi hens the muscle. splendid ton.
lie for weak and debitItated persons
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
one Ceut . Bolt wall Pnre

Finer, cts Gold Embossed. ~ cts. Solid
Gold, cts.
Send stamp for 100 Samples. REED, Wall
Paper Jcbber, Rochester. Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

For impure OF thin Blood Weakness, Mala-
ria Neuralgia, Indigestion. and Biliousness
take Browns Iron Bitters-it gives strength.
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant to take
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow
Bradycrotine will stop the headache. All drug
gists, fifty cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Syrup"

Boschee7 German Syrup IS more
successful in the treatment of Con-
sumption than any other remedy
prescribed. 1t has been tried under
every variety Of climate. In the
bleak, bitter North, in damp New
England, in the tickle Middle States,
in the hot, moist South-evey-
where. 1t has been IN demand by
every nationality. Ithas been en-
ployed in every stage of Consump-
ton. In brief it has been used
by millions aud its the only true and
reliable CONSUMPTION Rene dy. q
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

There are said to be 2,soo,01O bee.hives in
the United tates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Paper car wheels ceased years ago to be a
novelty.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

The deepest perpendicular shaft is in the
Kuttenberg mine in Bohemia. 377S feet deep.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
PATENTS Y S:: I. :,.::.i:, !:

ITIsA DUTY yOs owe your
srif and family 10 get the hest
value for your TUOncy. EcoBs-
rnize In y0ur footwear by puF-
chasing W. T.. Douglas Shoes,
which represent the best vnlue
for prices asked as thousands
will testify.
TT TAKE 40 SUBSTITUTE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

The largest Masonic library building and
the only Masonic library in the world are at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20
yXEsrERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
CONNECTING WITH

CONNECTING WITH
II. & P. h. r. at Shippensburg, Shenandoah
Valley and B. & O. Railroads at Hagerstown;
Penna r. r. at Frederick Junction and
p. w. & B.. N. {. and b. & p. Railroads
at Union Stetion, Baltimore, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS:
Schedule taking Effect October 4h, 1891.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

Hoods Pills are the best afier-dinncr
Ills, assist digestion. cure headache.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1892-08-20

, And Frances
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
BOOKS. WRITER'S AND READERS.

TENNYsoa's first book was published
il 1850.
"JASE EYRE" was the first work of
Charlotte Erontc, written when She was
twenty-five years old.
Guy DE MAUrAssAST, the insane
French novelist, grows neither better
nor worse. Apart from periods of nerv-
GUS disturbance. he seems to lead the
life of a happy child.
THE earliest forms of the Greek let
tiers, and especially their names, show
their Ph9nician origin. Weights and
measures, and shipping, also, the
Greeks probably received from the
Phnnicians.
Miss DICKENS, writing of her father, de-
clarcs that in the Little Nell of the "Old
Curiosity Shop" is reproduced much of
the character of her Aunt Mary, n Sis
ter of Mrs. DICKENS, who died when lit
tic more than Il child. Charles Dickens
had great affection for his young Sis
ter-in-law and l<eenly felt her death.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
BACK OF THE FOOTLiGHTS.

THE theaters in Melbourne arc almost
all equipped with billiard rooms.
THE Greek stage hal three doors, one
in the center, the royal door, being for
the principal characters.
TIE playwrights of the last two CEN
turtles usually received dedication fec
from the noblcman to whom the play
was dedicated.
Sir EDWIN ARNOLD has written play
illustrating the home life and character
istic traits of Japanese woman, emit
tied THE Story of Albania" lie de-
clares that Japan has developed the
highest, purcst and most remarkable
type of womunhood.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

ladies at the University. It was dis
covered and ext'nguished before any
damage was done.
Geo. II. Tolbert, Deputy q. S. Fish
Commissioner, arrived to-day with q
consignment ut 5000 speckIed trout
from the hatchery at LeBdville, Col
orado. They were placed in the Hum
boldt river this afternoon.
Mining and Scientific Press:-East-
ern Nevada is said by experts to be
one OF the most fertile mineral regions
OF the world. All it needs 10 a rail-
road, and the railroad will DO tho
means of making millions.
There is a man in New York, &C.
cording to the World, who carries a
SO gold piece, all OF tho starr of
which are done in diamonds. The
Goddess Of Liberty has eyes Of tur-
quoise and hair of platinum. Her
lips are OF ruby.
The San Francisco Call saws:
Should the United States adopt a free
coinage policy there will be no occa-
sion for a renewal OF the Internation-
oil Conference in May. Tho thing
will have happened which a confer.
enoe vas designed to prevent"
At Santa Anna, Monday, Tom Nor
rls defeated E. G. Stevens, the Colo
RADIO Cyclone, in l5O-yard foot
race, winning by fifteen feet in four.
teen and one.haif seconds. The
purse WIS for $4,000. The worlds
record fer this distance is fourteen
and one. half.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
San Francisco Meat Market,

The condition OF affairs It Butcher.
town 10 not one of assurance among
the slaughterers. This is no doubt
in q measure due to the competition
OF refrigerator beef placed on the
market. At this season of the year
there is no reason why beef should ba
bringing So to Go, and the latter
price is certainly the top price that
beef has sold on the bridge this week.
The Baden people, seeing themselves
heavily OVERSIZE cted, ,mmenced
Strengthening prices ON Wednesday
and as butchers are naturally anxious
to deal in the cheapest market they
have taken this opportunity OF trying
the Baden beef. FROM our interviews
with retail butchers we learn that
buyers at Sixth and Townsend make
their own price and that no reason
able offer 10 refused. On inquiring
at the Baden cold storage house We
did not lind things quite so bad as
Shoo1 NuO O1otO 10 uO uOuUU LIlhU Inc
Refrigerator beef men have mado up
their minds to undsrsell the whole
salers, and prices are from nc to %c
below the market at Butchertown.
The slaughterers say that rs Baden
is soliciting cattle ON commission and
then practically giving away other
peoples property, the shipper is the
ono that will have to foot the bill. Be
this rs it may, we think the Baden
company too shrewd at this early
stage to kill tie goose that may be
likely to lay the golden eggs. There
10 no surplus cattle on hand but there
is plenty to fill present requirements.
Some very fine Christmas beef is be-
ginning to arrive which, when dressed
will enable retailers TO make their
annual exhibits. Our quotations are
good indication OF the Market
butchers Gazette.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate OF Ursula Ostreicher, decreased /:
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, administrator OF the estate of
Ursula Ostreicher, deceased, to the
creditors Of, and to all persons having
cluins against the SAIL deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within three months after
the first publication of this notice, to
the said Undersigned administrator
ut the store of the Elko -Tuscarora
Mercantile Company, in the town of
Elko, III the county Of Elko, the same
being his place for the transaction OF
the business Of said estate.
w. y. SMITH,
Administrator of said estate.
Elko, Dec. 10, 1892. 4w
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
WOMEN OF THE WORLD.

THE queen of Portugal makes her own
hats and bonnots.
Miss NoEA IIoUsEH has been chosen
as model for the silver statue of her
native state. Montuaa.
LADY SOMERSET declares that Eng
lish women take more interest in poll
tics than American women.
Miss MINNIE WESTON, spirited girl
of twenty, is u J. nil carrier in Oregon,
and traverses q dangerous route four
and five times n week.
Miss KATE MAEsDEN, who is much
interested in the establishment of lcper
colonies in Liberia, is coming to this
country to lecture and raise funds to
enable her to carry out her benevolent
schemes.
No Hebrew for Finnish Officials.
somewhat singular case is occupy
ing the minds of officials in Finland.
Every paper entering the country has
to pass official censors, and il deemed
dangerous for the peace of the land is
confScated.
a gentleman ut Hclsingfors sub
scribed some time since to very peace
full periodical in the Hebrew language.
The first copy reached the censors the
other day, and these gentlemen, not
being able to make out word of what
was said, simply confiscated the print
as being unfit for reading" The nd
drcssce, however, was not content with
this, and has brought the matter before
the higher officials and before the Fin
nish pub'ic.-London News.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

did not sit in front OF the hotel with
her feet against a tree, flirting with
every putty Drained, hair banged
chump who drove past in a buggy.
She called on her customers, talked
business in a business way, took her
orders and politely bade them "goo6-
day."-[Fulton, Mo-, Sun.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
The Christmas Tree.

Following is the programme of exer-
cises to DO rendered ut the Christmas
tree to morrow night:
muSic. .....--. .OrChe5tra
Song, "Glory to God in the Highest"
"a Merry Christmas. Joe Gardner
"a Notifying Mistake" Alice Hunter
Song, "rhe Christmas Welcome.
Willie's First Boots. Harry Robinso /
"a New Years Eve. ...............
northumberland Hattie Rcsenstock
Song, 30, Promise Me-. ..........
....... ...... .Essie Rosenstock
"Boy Billy. Alberta Benson
"The Wedding Fee" Hattie Clark
Song, (selected) ....... Mrs. DR.. Meigs
Music. Orchestra
At the conclusion of tho literary
exercises the presents will be dis
trlbuted. The exercises will COM
mence promptly at 1880 o'clock.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
Tho Woman with the Samples.

A woman drummer cane to Gown
yesterday. She was selling soluble
food. It may be necessary to ftate
that she did not stand on street cor
ners and talk 10 the fool boys. She
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

Having leased the Stoker sheds and
barn, 1 ain now prepared to accom-
modate and feed seventy head OF
horses. Plenty OF corral room for any
number OF stock IS also attached.
HsVAN DRIELEN.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

q. OsELL's just received Il compile
assortment Of Ladies' md Misses fl
shoes, also :aen's and boys fine shoes
Please call and examine goods and
prices before sending away. II
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23
BALL.. SUPPER!

There will be Hot Turkey Ball
Supper ut the Gem Hotel at so cents
apiece for all those who attend the
A. o. U. w. Ball.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

Everybody is requested to call and
examine the fine holiday goods re.
ceived daily by the Gem Jewelry
store.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

Everybody is requested to call and
examine the fine holiday goods re-
ceived daily by the Gem Jewelry
Store.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1892-12-23

Protect your weak eyes from the
Injurious effect Of sun and snow glass
by getting q pair Of dark glasses al
Muller's.