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a teacher should be careful TO con
duct himself in prop manner,
speak the truth, be honest and kind,
for some one may rise up in the final
judgment and condemn the teacher.
Prof Dodd followed with the sub.
ject of ssSpelling, English Vocabu-
larry. Sources, Extent. Proportions
of Sources, Etymology of Words, as
to their Origin, etc." Recess. Prof.
Harris introduced the subject Of
Bleaching History" in way that
the dates may be easily remembered.
He was followed by Prof Kimler, on
Geographical History" its location
by historical incidents, stream of
races, clash Of interests and momen-
tous events. Next was the roll call,
then adjournment.
THURSDAY MoRNING.-The exer
cises commenced with singing "All
Hail the Power of Jesus Name, nand
prayer by Prof. Harris. The mem
DRY gem for the day was, strength
and wisdom only flowers, When we
toll for all our kind, Hope is truth
the future giyeth, More than the
present takes away And the soul
forever liveth. Nearer God from day
to day." Prof. Harris then gave a
very interesting talk on the history
of West Va, on the Potomac River,
on the MonongaheIa, in the Green
brier Valley and on the Ohio River.
The first settlement in W. Va. vas
on the Potomac River in 1928, and
called New Mecklenberg It i, ROW
called Shepher d town. Berkeley
county was organized as county in
1772. Msrtinsburg was laid out as a
town in l778 bv T. B. Martin, after
whom it was named. Prof Dodd
then presented the subject of Gram
mar" as to the manner of imparting
the subject to beginners. His dia-
grams and illustrations were very
practical and comprehensive. Prof.
Kimler then took up the subject of
Geography" the Sandwich Islands,
which was the most interesting fea-
ture of the day. Recess. After re
cess Prof. Harris continued his lee
ture on the history of the origin of
our state. The roll was then called
which showed an attendance of 1876
teachers. The Institute then adj
journed to meet at 1.3O.
AFTERNooN.-The session was OPP
ened with 81 Love TO Tell the
Story" Prof Harris then conclud.
ed his lecture on the formation of
our State. Prof. Dedd then brought
up the subject of Arithmetic" He
dwelt principally on the reduction OF
simple fractions, such as the l.. G..
M. and the G. G. D. "Theory and
Practice" was then discussed by
Prof. Harris. The next subject was
Miscellaneous Geography" by Prof.
Kimler, who is ever wide awake to
the comforts and wants of the teach
er. He RI commended the compila-
ton of scrap books, for the preser-
walton of current history, etc. Re-
cess. Prof Harris gave a general
review on the subject of book keep.
ing as is taught in our schools. His
talk was practical, and from the an
swers given by the teachers, espec-
tally those who had to be examined,
it was much needed by them. Prof.
Kimler concluded the exercises of
the day with spirited talk on the
current events of the country, which
was listened to with profound atten-
ton by all present. The roll was
then called and the Institute then
adjourned TO meet Friday.
We 60 to press too early to give
Fridays proceedings, but they will
appear next week.
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STA TESMAN CONTRADICTIONS.
The Statesman is evidently badly
mixed or used up in political melan-
choly. 1t goes for the Democrats
in the U. S. Senate, because it has
downed the Wilson bill, even against
Cleveland, thusly:
THE Senatorial tail is still wag.
ging the dog, but every dog has his
day and it is bound to come"
Well, a dog like Cleveland and a
tail made up of Senators, is an il
lustration in Democratic ethics that
beats the scent of the rose. To be
poetical, the warm weather must
have sent up perfume to the edi-
tors nose, which he mistook for a
night blooming cereus. Wag your
little post.oflice tail, Mr.. Editor, but
remember that the world has not yet
come to an end, nor the end of the
tail, which may prove to be a tale
of woe. Now, as to the contradic-
ton, the same editor, referring to
the Council Of Martinsburg says:
"Our City Fathers now realize
that there is a power higher than
that given them by the people"
That is good nonsense. There is
no power higher than that given by
the people, when properly exercised
They are the boss as shown in the
recent election and TO attempt to
make any authority higher than the
people will always bring prompt and
reselutc retribution. A Judge on the
bench is unknown in politics; he is
only known by the law which is the
peoples power, carried into effect
through their officials, and if you as
sert that Judge Faulkner acted
through political prejudice with his
judicial power you are more in con-
tempt and more contemplate than
was the Mayor and Council.
Now you have your two tails in
direct disconjunction, which do you
hang to?
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gone. The U, S. Judge, in hearing
tue Contempt Case vs. "Vicious"
Debs was SO rasped by the lawyers
for defence that his hands trembled
when announcing his decision, but
he kept his temper and acted as q
judge II we could all do this in our
daily duties The Courts would not
be burdened with so many useless
matters.
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SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN Down TO
Work SooNER.-It's pity the Vigi-
liant didn't get down to work sooner.
She has BOW won two out of three
races with the Britannia, but the to-
tai score foots up 9 to 8 against the
Yankee craft. There is sill ground
for belief, however, that everything,
captain, crew, wind, and luck, being
equal, the American yacht can be
shown to be the better vessel.
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Correspondence.
BRUNSWICK.
From the Herald:

From the Herald:
Miss Lula Ettinger, of Martins
bnrg, is the guest of Mr.. Rulings, in
Cannon's addition.
Misses Della and Daisy Keedy and
Lula Hartley, who have been visit
ing friends and relatives in Bruins
wick and Lovettsville, returned to
their homes in Martinsburg, on Sun
day.
An inspiring sight to passers- by
is large flag floating from a perma-
nent staff on the walls of old Fort
Frederick. The flag was only re-
Gently unfurled, and it was under
stood that the custom now started
would be kept up permanently.
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Few Rates To Denver. Col,

The Baltimore & Ohio II r. Co.
will sell round trip excursion tickets
to Denver, Gel. from all points on its
line east Of the Ohio River, August
8tb, 9 b ard 10th, valid for return
passage on trains leaving Denver, Au-
10Th, 25th and Septe mber 18th
The rate from Baltimore and Wash
ington will be SAT 40and correspond
ingly low rates from other points.
Passengers taking the b e. 0. have
a choice of routes, going via Pitts
burg, Akron and Chicago; via Grafton,
BE laire and Chicago, or via Park
ersburg, Cincinnati and st. Louis I;
double daily service ofexpress trains.
with Pullman sleeping and dining
cars on all routes.
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Annual Encampment, w Va.
National Guard.

The West Virginia NationalG uard
will go into camp at Martinsbura
July 26, and break camp August /.
Dress parade and guard mount daily.
For this occasion the 3. & o. r. r.
Co. has placed on sale excursion
tickets at reduced rates to Martins.
burg and return from Piedmont,
Rockville, Ellicott City, Frederick
Hagerstown, Strasburg, and all in
termediate ticket stations, for all
trains July rs to August l, good to
return until August End inclusive.
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Last fall was taken with kind
Of summer complaint, accompanied
with won ieriul darhes. Soon
after my wife's sister, who lives with
us, was taken 10 the same way. We
Gs'd almost everything without ben.
eft. Then ! said, let us try Cham
berlain s Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhGa Remedy, which we did, and
that cured us right away. | think
much Of it, as it did for me what it
was recommended to do. John
Hertz'er, Bethel, Berks Co., Pa 25
and so cent botl les for sale by l.. G..
Matthaei, Druggist, Martinsburg, w.
Va
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Excursion to Asbury PARK VI.

The B. & .. r. X Co. will sell
excursion tickets to Asbury Park
N. j., and return, flom all poin on
its lines cast of the Ohio RIVER, July
9Th, 9th and 10th, good retu liog
until July 10th, with privilege OF ex
tension until September LIST, prnvi :
ed the return portion of the ticket is
deposited with the Joint Agent at
Asbury Park on or before July 18th.
The round trip rate from Pits
burg will be $l3.25, and correspond
ingly low from all o'her poiots on
the B. & o. system. ct.
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Wasl,ineion's Big Fire

WAsHINGroN, July 25.-Before day
light his morning fire destroyed con :
pletely the Knox Express Company 5
stables, Sec. nd and Third B.streets,
and over $50 horses stabbed there
were burned to death. The Adams
Express Company's stables, to the
west, was almost entirely consumed.
Other buildings in the block also
fell prey to the flames, entailing a
total loss of one halfa million dollars.
Three firemen we're killed and four
others injured
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The time has come and they must
go. All summer goods reduced.
Our Csc Wool Schallies to 60 at124c
25c French Satteen to 60 at Csc and
all other Dress Stuff in same pro-
portion. 200 Ladies Vests to go at
&c. Csc Zephyr Ginghams to 90 at
l2ac. 10 doz. White Chamos
Gloves at Use. 100 pieces ali silk
Ribbons at Sc. Hamburg Laces to
go cheap. Come to see us. Yours
to please, H. G. BERRY.
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Congressman Wilson's Condition.

CHARLEsrpwN, w. Va, July 3D.
Congressman VIM. l.. Wilson is sick
at his home, in this place. He came
home last w,ek from Washington
suffering with neuralgia in the face
and was threatened with erysipelas.
At present his condition is much inn
PROVED. am he viii soon be able to-
gn cut gain.
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SATURDAY. JULY 30. 1894.
REPUsLIoAN MASS CONVENTION.

The Republicans OF Berkeley coun-
ty will meet in Mass Convention on
Saturday, August A, 1894 in the
Court House at 2 p. m. for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
Congressional Convention to be held
at Elkins Wednesday, September 5,
1894. All Republicans and all 9TH
ers who believe in Protection to
Home Industries and are opposed to
Free Trade and Sham Reform are
cordially invited to be present.
ALEX. CLoHAN, Chairman,
L. DEW. GERHARDT, Sec'y.
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The greatest larceny ever commit
ted was when five Republican men,
bers Of a Board Of Education stole a
Democratic colored man, who had
not voted for either of them, and
made him q teacher in the schools.
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Miles Nerve u Liver Pills

Act on new priDcirIe-r-gulat-
ing the liver, stomach and bowels
through the nerves. A new dis
covery. DR.. Miles Pills speedily
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid
liver, piles, constipation Unequal
ed for men, women children Small
est, mildest, surcsti so doses, 25
cts. Samples free at A. NJ. Gi.bert's
Drug Store. Jan Is ly
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The Tyler Office Fixture Co., OF St.
Louis, haye just issued their Mammoth
Desk and Bank Counter catalogue for
1894, showing new goods, new styl. S
complete in every detail, and at prices
far below all previous issues. Their
goods are well known and sold freely all
over the world. Bank Counters and
Government work speciality, Send
for catalogue, free postage cents.
July 2l-1am-6m.
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Henry Kirk Whites favorite tree
whereon he had cut al. K. W..
1906" stood on the sands at Whit.
ton in Northumberland. When it
was cut down. the portion bearing
his initials was carefully preserved
ia an elegant gilt frame, in venera-
ton for the poets memory.
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The MILITARY BALL.-The Grand
Military Ball to be given by our cit
liens to the officers of the w. Va,
National Guards will be held on
Monday night July 3lst.
The reception committee consists
of Gov. VIM. A. McCorkle and staff,
Gen. B. D. Spillman and staff, Adj.
Gen. j. A. Holley, Senator Faulkner,
Hon. Geo. M. Bowers, Judge Faux
ner, Capt. W. B. Colston, DR.. ND.
Baker. and DR.. j, W. McSherry,
gentlemen, and Mrs. w. Newton
Linch, Mrs. E. Boyd Faulkner, Mrs.
N. D, Baker, Mrs. W. Fl. H. Flick
Mrs. G. D. Buckles, Mrs. G. j. Faux
ner, Mrs. j. G. Frazer, Mrs. John
Snodgrass, Mrs. Powell Licklider
Mrs. Robert Lamon and Mrs. VIM.
Stewart.
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Big FREIGHT WREoK.-A broken
rail at Hancock station caused one
of the largest freight wrecks that
ever occurred on the second division
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
Tuesday morning at o'clock. West
bound passenger tram No. was
taking water at the station when a
heavy east-bound freight came along
and was derailed at point just aside
of the first of the two Pullmans,
making up the rear Of the passenger
train. The side of the Pullman was
crushed to splinters. The freight
cars were forced wedge-shape into
the mountain and all tracks were
blockaded. The rigger train was
taken from this city and with the
assistance of a large force of hands
from all along the line, rapidly clear
ed the tracks. No one was hurt.
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ANECDoTAL LITERATURE.
Gathered and Compiled by w. q.
RELICS.

Sir Isaac Newton S solar dial which
was cut in stone, and attached to
the manor-house at Woolstrop, Lin
colnshire, is now placed in theRoyal
Society's collection.
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Benjamin Franklin's fine crab-tree
walking stick, with a gold head Gu
riously wrought in the form of cap
of liberty, was bequeathed in q codi-
ell to his will, ITO the friend of
mankind, General Washington"
adding that IF il were sceptre, he
meri.ed it, and would become it,
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The refreshing showers were well
coined by all.
Nearly all of our teachers are at
tending the Institute in Martinsburg
this week.
The annual festival of the New
Town Sunday School, which was
held on Saturday evening, the 21st,
proved to be grand success. Quite
large number of persons were
present, including the Marlowe band
which discoursed some sweet music.
Our superintendent, Rev. Foltz, re-
turns many thanks to them for their
attendance and for the sweet music
they rendered. The gross receipts
of the evening were over $43.
ARCTURUs.
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GERARDsTOWN.
From the Times :

FROM the IGnleS
Mrs. A. f. Montgomery and child
of Richmand, Va, are visiting her
sister, Mrs. Parke Shepherd.
The State Sunday School Asso-
citation meets at Fairmont this week.
j. B. Morgan is the representative
from the Presbyterian School at this
place.
A. NJ. Graham and daughter Sal
lie, Misses Bette and Rosa McFIllin
are attending Teachers'Institute this
week.
Mr.. Joseph Cockrill has taken
charge of the well-known Henshaw's
Mill ana is said to be doing good
work in that line.
Communion services will be held
in the Presbyterian Church here on
Sunday morning, July 30.
A little child, aged about Is
months, daughter of Mr.. Robert
Braithawaite, was buried in thePres-
byterian Cemetery last Friday.
Mail Messenger John II. Myers
lost cushion out of his hack be
tween here and Inwood one day last
week. The finder will be rewarded
upon its return.
Mr.. VIM. Hess, living about three
miles north of this place, had his
nose broken and his face somewhat
lacerated by kick from his horse
last Thursday evening. DR.. Willy
was sent for and rendered needed
attention.
A largely attended meeting of the
ladies and gentlemen of the Presby-
terrain Church was held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. W. II. Coe last Thurs
day evening in the interest of Pres
byterian Day at Inwood Park, Au-
gust2nd The canvassers, appointed
at previous meeting to solicit con-
tributions, made very encouraging
report. The people have taken hold
of the project with much enthusiasm
and there is every prospect that it
will be signal success. Every mem
Der of the congregation doubtless
feels an interest in the enterprise, and
the service of all who wish to share
in the work are desired. There is
something for each one to do, and
the hearty co operation of all is need :
ed to achieve the best results.
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ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.-Last Sat
urday night an attempt was made
TO rob the bank at Shepherdstown,
which was not very far from being
successful. The burglars had sue.
ceeded in blowing the safe open, but
the noise they made aroused Miss
Meta Schley, who was in the resi-
dence of the cashier, Mr., B. F. Har-
rison, next adjoining, and upon Mr..
Harrison firing revolver at the
robbers they disappeared leaving
their tools, etc. behind.
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Cpecial CommissiOner's Sale
y of a Valuable
Der KELLEY COUNTY FARM

BERKELEY COUNTY FARM
By virtue of the authori! y OF decree
| of the Circuit Court for the County of
Berkeley State of West Virginia enter
ed on the 2lday ofApril 1S94in the chan
Gerry cause of NJ E. Trussell and VIM. ID.
Payne, admrs. of John NJ. Payne, decd,
Us. Jesse ]. Trussell ct al, depending in
the Circuit Court for the County of
Berkeley and State of w. Va, the un-
designed special commissioners will
sell at public auction, at the front door
of the Court House, in the city of Mar
tinsburg, on
Saturday, August 4fh, 1894,
at O'Clock p. M that valuable lime
stone farm, owned by the late John IL.
Payne, deceased. This farm is under a
high state of cultivation and makes one
of the best yielding farms in the county.
The improvements consist of a large
Dwelling House, large, roomy bank
barn, neyer-failing sp.ing running the
full length of the farm, a large granary,
wagon shed, and all other buildings re-
quiSte for the management of a large
farm the fences are in good condition;
there are two fine tracts of timber of
about twenty five acres each This
farm is located on the Charles Town
road, about Al miles from Martinsburg,
and within 4 of mile from post-office
and railroad and eontains..300 acres.
TERMS. -One third cash on day of
sale, and the balance in two equal in
stallments payable in one and two years
from said date, with interest on the de-
ferred payments from day of sale, the
title to be retained until al the pur-
chase money is paid, the purchaser to
execute bonds representing the two de-
ferTed payments.
CHAs- j. FAULKNER,
STUART w WALKER,
e. BOYD FAULKNER,
J. NELSON WIsNER,
special CONS
j. v. QUINN, Auctionesr-
/ hereby certify that Stuart W. Walker,
one Of the special commissioners in the
above entitled cause, has given bond with
approved security, as required By law.
W. B. C0LSTON, Clerk.
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NEW TOW

Dry weather still prevails in our
midst. though there have been heavy
rains in the county this week.
On last Wednesday while Mr.. j.
t. Morrison was returning from the
shop, his horse began to rear and
plunge when near this place, and
threw him. He was unconscious
about half an hour. Fortunately no
bones were fractured, or any serious
internal injury, but he has a badly
bruised face, shoulder and side. The
horse must have tramped on his face
from his appearance. Drs. F. M.
Davis and j. Port Morrison, his
brother, of Martinsburg, were imme-
diately sent for. They claim that
his wounds will not prove fatal as he
is improving. Mr.. Allen Byers
managed to get him home in buggy.
July 2lst.
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A straw shed makes a good shell
ter for sheep, provided care is taken
to have it dry under foot.
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A very singular discovery of an
inscription was made about CEN
fury ago at c ,xwold in Yorkshire,
England. The country was formerly
forest, but the trees have been
gradually cut down. A certain tree,
being riven asunder, the outer part
was cleft in two like a case, leaving
the inner portion entire, when the
following rude inscription was dis
covered:
THIS TIRE
LOVING
TINE
WITNEs
BEARE
OF TOW
LOVERS
THAT DID
WALK HEA
RE
The correct reading is:
"This tree long time witness bear
OF two lovers that did walk here"
This inscription seems to have
been made when the re was small,
and probably two Centuries before it
was cut down. The tree is deposited
in the Museum of the Hospital at
Kirk Leatham.
*x*
A gay young Englishman one day
visited Mrs Burns, and after he had
seen all SIZE had to show,-the bed
room in which the poet died, his
original portrait by Nasmyth, his
family Bible, with all the entrances
in his own handwriting, and many
other little trifes,-he proceeded to
entreat her that she would have the
kindness to present him with some
relic of the poet as a souvenir "In-
deed, sir,' said she, II have given
away so many relics of Mr.. Burns,
that, to tell the truth, I have not
one left that I could part With. "
"Oh, you surely must have some
thing" said the persevering Saxon !;
anything will do.-any little scrap
of his handwriting; all / want is
just a relic Of the poet, and anything,
you know, will do for relic" Some
further alteration took plsce,-the
lady all the time reiterating that she
had no relic to give, and he as re-
peatedly renewing his request. At
length, fairly tired out with the mans
opportunities, Mrs. Burns said TO
him with smile, 81 really do not
see how you are to get relic, unless
you take myself, for I am the only
relic lett that l know Of" The re-
iterator at once withdrew his request
and retired.
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/ Was Weak.
Tired and nervous, my food did not digest
easily In fact was in poor health generally.


propped up in bed to
breathe easily at
night. 1 had the
grip and afterwards
q severe cough. /
found relie I In
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
! have taken seven
bottles and can eat
what I please, sleep
soundly and feel
rested unless I over
| w ork. I feel a.
young as I did ut 10
when I use Judg-
ment in my daily ex-
ercise. I cannot be-
"A -x.-A -
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Summer Complaint.

MARTINSBURG W. VA.
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/ hereby certify that Stuart W. Walker,
one Of the special commissioners in the
above entitled cause, has given bond with
approved security, as required By law.
W. B. C0LSTON, Clerk.