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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

When faith is lost and honor dies,
the man is dead.
Light griets do speak, while sor-
rows tongue is bound.
Mediocrity can talk. but it is for
genius to observe.
Love laughs at locksmiths, but vou
bet it doesn't laugh at plumbers.
Assure a man that the punishment
is month off and there are few
things he would hesitate to do.
When a man misses train be is
very anxious to catch, the people
say; That is good joke on your
The proud have no friends; not in
PROPERTY, for then they know no.
bo7y; and not in adversely, for then
40 one knows them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
Photographsr-"Now madame,
pleasant expression, please "
Son in-law Gin the background
"Whewl ! must MT miss that"

Captain w. A. Albeit, who has
long been with Messrs. Percivsl &
Hstis n, Real Estate and Insurance
Brokers, Des MONIES Iowa, and is
one of the best known and most re-
specie business men In that city,
says: II can testify TO the good
qualities OF Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Having used it in my
family for the past eight years, l
can safely say il has no equal for
either colds or Group. It seems TO
expel The mucus from the lungs, and
leave tbe system in SIS good condi-
tion as before taking the cold We
have also used several other kinds.
but unhesi,atingly say Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the best Of
all.' so cent bottles or sale by e.
q. Williams
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

The characters Of gift d and earn
est men are moulded an,w by criti-
cal experiences; but ordinary and
care.es IS persons remain same, no
matter what happens to them. When
the mind is melted by The fasing
heat of some providential passion, it
must be recast ia a fresh mould or
the crisis passes for nothing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Where one man is capable of CON-
tinuous conservation and fidelity, a
thousand are capable of girding them
selves up to sudden and desperate
deed. 1t should therefore be reck-
oned more meritorious patiently to
live for sublime aim than heroical-
ly to die for it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

A Good Record. 81 have sold
Cbamberlian's Cough Remedy for
ten years" saws druggist, E. B.
Legg. of Vail; Ia, land have always
warranted it and reyer had a bottle
returned. During the past 80 days
| have sold twelve dozen ana it has
given perfect satisfaction in every
instance II does not dry up a
cough; but loosens and relieves it..
1t will cuee severe cold in less time
than any other treatment. so cent.
and 81 bottles for sale by E. G.,
Williams Jr., & Co.,
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What is

Castcria DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescriptions Tants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium Noa ha
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers. Castora destroys Worms and alInys
feyerishness. Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
tecthing troubles, constipation and hatuIency.
assimiIates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy aud natural sleep. Cas-
toria the Chdren's Panacea-tle Mothers Friend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Stringent notice you call your
friend Professor. Is he really pro-
fessor?" Boweryite-''I should say
so. Why, dat fellerswollers asword
eighteen inches, stands on his ear
and eats glass out OF a ehurn. Pro-
fessor Well, l should just SMILE"
New York Herald.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

There was company in the school
room that morning when the ! egin-
ming class in geography was called.
To he question, "Wha' l. cape?"
every hand went up. Mamie may
tell" said the teacher. "A cape is a
point If land Directing to the water. .
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Grafton for the first time in TWEEN
ty-one years has licensed saloons.
In all that time a majority of her
citizens have been in favor of them,
hut the rest of the county decided
through the county court that it was
wrong, and denied them the PRIV
lege OF license.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
Nome Eualisla PeOnIA

Allow cough to run until it gets
beyond reach ofmedicine. They of
ten say, "Oh, i. will wear away"
but in most cases it wears them
away. Could they b. induced to
try the successful! Kemp's Balsam,
which is sold on positive guaran-
tee TO cure. they would Immediately
see the xcellent feet after taking
the first dose Price soc. and ST.
Traai size free At all druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

"Mistres (augrilv) See, Bird
get. | an write my name in the
dnst. Servant (admiringlA y Oh,
mum, that's more than | can do.
Tbete's moth n like eddication, after
all is there, mum?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Elderly Maiden (out rowing with
a possible sutton and little sister
who is frightened by the waves
"Theodora. if you are so nervous
now, what will you be at my age?'
Little Sister (meekly)-"Thirty sew
en-, / suppose lib Bits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Neighbours Boy Cooking through
the fence)-s'My fathers a heap big
ger man than your'n.n New Boy
with cold disdain) -"Size ain t moth
in! When my father coughs you
can hear him bali mile.n Chicago
Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

A little Scotch boy. on being res
cued by by-stander from the river
into which he had fallen, expressed
heartfelt gratitude, saying:
I'm so glad you got me out.
What lickin' ! wad have frae my
father if l had been drooned ."-TIt-
Bits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Il am not afraid to say what /
think exclaimed Hiiadd. Il al
ways express my views They are
too heavy to 60 BIZ mail, Isuppose,'
replied Latimer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
People troubled with sick and nc

People troubled with sick and ner-
YOU headache will find a most eff :
cacious remedy in Ayers Cathartic
Pills. They strengthen the stom-
ach, stimulate the liver, restore heal
thy action to the digestive organs,
and thus afford speedy and perma-
nent relief.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

/ suffered froma severe cold In my
head for months and could get no
relief. Was advised to use Ely's
Cream Balm. 1t has worked like
magic in its cure. | am free from
my cold after using the Balm one
week, and / believe 1t the best reme-
dy known. Samuel j. Harris, whole
sale grocer, ll9 Front St.. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

What have you got all those pic
lures out on the window sill for?'
asked a friend of an amateur photo
grapher. II am simply airing my
views" was the response Workers
Statesman
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Enough is the proper boundary of
every desire. But who so wise as
quickly and clearly to perceive what
is enough? To delach the intellect
frcm desire is to separate template n
ffom truth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Mrs.. NJ N. Shufleherger, a high
ly esteemed lady Of Elk City, a SUBJ
urb OF Charleston. tired of life over
family troubles took a large dose of
rough on rats. A doctor and stom-
ach pump got her out of danger.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

She-"Dudes haven't more than
half sense Mr.. Sappy-"Aw, Miss
Navy, are th re no exceptions ?v
80. yes, Mr.. Sappv; some haven't
any.'-Brooklyn Life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
Wouldn't Work Twice.

He-I love you, dearest, and l
never shall love you one whit less.
1t shall be my purpose as long as l
live to make yoI happy and con-
tented.
She-Yes, yes; have been mar
ried before. Let us come down to
something practical. How much are
you going to allow me per week for
spending ey?-Boston Trans.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Mr.. PEcK's IDEA.-W atts-"In-
somnia has it's uses. The song of
Hone Again sa as written one night
when he conl not sleep"
N. Peck-"Home sgain and could
not sleepl He must have forp often
his wife's bonnet"- indianapolis
Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

"But what will we do with Thoup-
son at our banquet? He cant do
anything but tell chestnuty old sto-
ries.n "Make him POSTMASTER, of
course
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Poor Mr.. Mills is so sympathetic,
| think" Dolly-"What did he
do?" To-day be sat with his eyes
closed, on the cal, rather than see
the ladies stand up.'-Chicago In.
ter. Ocean.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

"HelIo. Dinwiddier' exclaimed
Shingles, when the two met on Fifth
avenue. II haven't seen you in an
age. What do you do for living
now?n II breathe" replied Dim
uiddie, languIdly.-Pittsburg Chron-
inlo
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Burglar Bill-We are perfectly
safe, old man. Pilfering Pete-How
do you know? Burglar Bill--The
papers say that the detectives are
working on a most important clew.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Kate really couldn't have re-
fused Jack. be proposed so graceful
ly.
May-No wonder. He has had
los of practice, you know.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
We TELL YOU

nothing new when we state that it pays to engage
IN permanent, most healthy and pleasant bust
ness, that returns profit for every days work.
Such is the business we offer the working class.
We teach them how to make money rapidly, and
guarantee every one who follows our instructions
faithfully the making of $500 90 a month.
Every one who takes hold now and works will
surely and speedily increase their earnings there
can be no question about it.; others now at work
are doing 1t, and you, reader, can do the same
This Is the best paying business that you have
ever had the chance to secure. You will make a
grave mistake if you fail to give it trial at once
If you grasp the situation, and act quickly, you
Will directly hnd yourself in most prosperous
business, at which you can surely make and save
large sums of money. The results of only few
hours work will often equal a weeks wages
Whether You are old or young, man or woman, it
makes ne difference, = do as we tell you, and sue
cess win meet yon at the very start Neither
experience or capital necessary. Those who work
for us are rewarded. Why not write to-day fol-
tall particulars, free e. C. ALLEN & CO.,
Box No 420, Augusta, Me.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Have you got collection Of any
KIDD" asked Uncle Mark, THAT l
can help you with ?"
" Yes, sir" replied Ned ; I've
GIT a collection of United States
coin IN my bank and nothing larger
than a dime.-Harpet's Young P O.
nile
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

In saying that Hoods Sarsaparil-
la cures, the proprietors make no
idle or extravagant claim. State
ments from thousands of reliable
people prove that HOOPS CURES.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
Hoods pills assists digestion.

Teaeher--Are there any classes in
a republic like ours2 Boy--Only
two. "Two7" "Yes'm /; them wot's.
got er pull an them wot amt"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
Night shall be filled with music,
And the cares that lnfest the day.
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs,
And as silently steal away.

Just like a Cough or Cold does
after using Pan Tina, the great rem
edy for Coughs, Colds and Consump-
ton, % aud 81 cents at E. G. VIII
liams Jr. & Co.'s Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

/ was sufferer from catarrh for
fifteen years, with distressing pain
over my eyes. / used Ely's Cream
Balm with gratifying results. G.
Warner, Rutland, Vt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

Neighbor-Has your mother
good girl, now?
Child-No'm; she isn't fit to be in
a decent family, mamma says.
"Indeed. Where did she GIT such
creature2'
She's the one you had SO long"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

this is frst-class sugar loaf,
SAID the candy merchant, as he re-
tired from Washington
Star.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

When some people get on the roll
of honor they mnst roll it up and
take it of with ibem.-Galveston
News.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
CONSUMPTIVES.

lila undersigned having been re-
ned to health by simple means, after
a. ,f;ng for several years with severe
& affection, and that dread disease
consumption, is anxious to make
-nown to his fellow sufferers the means
Of cure. To those who desire it, he will
cleerfully send free of charge) a copy
of the prescription used, which they
willfinda sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and
all throat and lung Maladies. He
hopes all sufferers will try his Remedy,
as it is Invaluable. Those desiring the
prescription. which will cost them moth
ing, and may prove blessing, will
please address, REV. EDWARD A. Will
SON, Williamsburg, Kings County
New York.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

MO OTHER sarsaparilIa COM
~ bines economy and strength like
HOODS. 1t IS the only one Of
which can truly be said /" 100 Doses ST.,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

The height of impudence-T Taking
shelter in an umbrella shop ill the
shower is ever.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

MO OTHER Sarsaparilla possess
30 ses the Combination, Proportion
and Process which makes HO0Ds9
Sarsaparilla Peculiar to Itself.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

ForMa1aria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
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Castoria.

aCastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren- Mothers have repeatedly told me OF its
good effect upon their children"
Dr. g. G. OsGoop,
LOWELL Mass
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Head ache

Usually results from deranged stomach or
sluggish liver. IN either case, an aperient
is needed. Ayers pills, the mildest and
most reliable cathartic in use, correct all
irregularities Of the stomach, liver, and
bowels, and, In brief time, relieve the
most distressing headache. These pills are
highly recommended By the profession, and
the demand for them Is universal.
81 have been afflicted, for years, with
headache and Indigestion, and though
spent nearly a fortune in medicines, never
found any relief until began to take Ayers
Pills. Six bottles Of these Pills completely
cured me-" : Beniamin Harper, Plymouth,
Montserrat, w. /.
"a long sufferer from headache l was
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

aCastoria Is the Lest remedy for children :,
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium.
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. r. KMcHKIoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Centaur Company, n
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Ayers Pills
PREPARED BY
Or. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Every Dose Effective.
-
Bucklen's Arnica Saive.

tn. .Rsr SlLvs in the wo ii for cuts Bruis-
ss, -es, Ulcer, Salt kheum Fever, Sores
Tettel mapped Hands, Chilblains Conges-
ton. Eruptions, and it positively cures Piles
Or no pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cent. per box at r. G Williams, Jr.
& Cos Drug Store.
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Castoria.

aC=steria is sowell adapted to chii,ire that
recommend it as superior soany pre- scripsion
known to me"
Fl. a. ARCHER, Il D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, ny.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25
CURED BY

two boxes of Ayers Pills. Emma Reyes,
IIubbardston, Mass.
"For.the cure of headache, Ayers Cathartic
Pills are the most efficient medicine / ever
used."-Robert X. James, Dorchester, Mass.
"For years 1 was subject to constipation
and nervous headache, caused by derange-
ment of the liver. After taking various rem
edies. l have become convinced that Ayers
Pills are the best They never fail to relieve
my bilious attacks in short time; and am
sure my system retains its tone longer after
the use of these Pills, than has been the case
with any other medicine I have tried."--
II. S. Sledge, Weimar, Texas.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1893-02-25

.our physicians in the childres.'s depart
mont have spoken highly OF their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although We only have among orr
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet We are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won US to look with
favor upon it,
UNITED HOSPITAL AND pfsPENsARY,
Boston. Mss
ALLEN C. SMITH, Pres,
FRAY Sxront. Naxv York Citv.
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Company, n Murray Street, Now York City
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-25

CHAMP CLARK-oNCE A "HIRED MAN"
John Dewitt Warner of New York is pres
ident of the Cornell University club of New
York, governor of the Delta Kappa Epsi-
lon, Shakespearean and Reform clubs, and
was chairman of the Reform clubs tariff
reform committee. Haines of Undertook,
n. Y, has built 90 street railways in II
states.
Grosvenor of Ohio gives a resume of his
excellent military record after first leaving
it to be inferred that he comes by his fight
ing blood by inheritance, saying: His
grandfather was Colonel Thomas Grosvenor
of the Second Connecticut regiment 10 the
Revolution, and his father was Maj Peter
Grosvenor, who served in the Tenth Con-
necticut in the war of 1872"
OF the ''goldbug" of the house, as some
call Harter of Ohio, the official biography
says: Mr.. Harter is Jeffersonian, and
his influence politically is for conserva-
tive, safe measures and against radical,
/ unsound legislation; is quiet man in his
manners, plain man in his dress and a
studious one by habit" which sounds not
unlike that of Dr. Ikert, another Ohio
Democrat: "Plain of manners and firm in
his convictions, he has long been consid-
cred one of the stanch leaders and coun-
| SelOTS Ol Une DeInOCTiCy VI Jne EASTERN
portion of the state. His political infu-
ence has always been eXerted in the in
terest of the masses and for safe, conserv-
alive measures as against unsound, radical
| legislation"
w. Jasper Talbert of South Carolina
helped formulate the "Ocala demands, u
and it is then recited that 'his home paper
says of him, In all relations of life, as q
neighbor, friend and public Official he
has been faithful to every trust, Jealous as
church member Sunday school worker
| legislator and Alliance man."
George Washington, the only negro il
the house, and the representative of thu
| ''shoestring' district of South Carolina
writes: emancipation found.him a lad o
II summers, bereft of both parents, thrown
upon the rugged shores of early emancipa
ton after cruel and dehumanizing wa
had deprived the population of almost al
the finer sensibilties of human sympath.
and philanthropy. Among the waits of hi
neighborhood he picked up his alphabe
and acquired an imperfect and crude pro
nunciation of monosyllables. During TIT
next five years he so industriously applied
himself that in 1871 he entered for the frs
time II day school, but as teacher, no
scholar"
John Houk of Knoxville very modestll
says "his friends claim he was the origin
ator of the idea of league of Republican
clubsn BANKS RICHARDSON.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-09-25
General Embellishments.
We are Still Importing
Goods.

Among other things the
bark" c.. N. Wilcox" brought
us the following:
Hubbuck's Genuine, No.
1 and No. 3 White Lead, in 25,
SO or 100 ID. iron kegs.
Hubbuck's White Zinc.
Red Lead, pale boiled and raw
Oil. Stockholm and Coal Tar,
in barrels or drums. CASTLE
Soap, Shot, BIB to No. 10,
Punched Horse Shoes, Sal
Soda, galv'd Anchors, Brush
Door Mats, flexible steel and
ironWire Rope, Seine Twine
Harris Harness Liquid, Day
& Martin Backing, galvanized
Buckets and Tubs, Chain, blk.
and galv'd a to SIS; galv'd
Sheet Iron, No. 16 to 26;
Timed Wire, Copper Wire,
No. 10 to 20, black and galv'd
Fence Wire, Nos. A, 5 and 6,
Blue Notified Soap, Anvils,
70 to 200 lbs; Blacksmith's
Vises, all sizes; a large assmt.
of Bar Iron, kegs Dry Vene-
tan Red, Yellow Ochre. Paris
Yellow, Burnt Umbre, Ult.
Blue, Paris Green, Metallic
Paint, etc.
Also, received ex Australia,
1900 asst'd Elect. Lamps,
Hose, Butcher Knives, Carv-
ers, Carriage Gloss Paint, Sui
phur Bellows, Scissors, Shoe,
Paint and Varnish Brushes;
Buckles, Picture Cord, Furni-
ture Nails, Tape Measures,
Jennings Bits, Yale Padlocks,
Oilers, galv'd Swivels, White
Shellac, Gold Leaf, Leather
Washers, and at last our fine
assmt. of Wostenholm Pocket
Knives and RazOrs has got
here.
We were almost out of those
fine swing Razor Strops, but
have new lot this steamer.
We have a full line of Elec-
trical Goods, and can wire
houses for Electric Lights on
short notice. Now is the time
to leave your order for wiring,
as in a few months the current
for lights can be furnished anc
then everyone will want lights
at once, and those whose hous
es are wired will of course ge
lights first.