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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

SUDDEN DEATH OF Mr.. W. E.SPRIN-
KLE.-On Thursday morning Mr.. W.
E. Sprinkle, one of our good citi-
zens, and who keeps a general mer-
chandize store at the corner Queen
street and Pennsylvania avenue, died
very suddenly at the Mayors office.
Mr.. Sprinkle came up town about
nine o'clock, and among other bust
ness he was looking after, he went
to the Mayors office. Not long ago
his son was struck with a stone, and
a warrant was sworn out for the Of
fender by Mr.. Sprinkle. 1t was his
object to withdraw his complaint be-
cause he had been appealed to by the
offenders mother. Having satisfac-
torily arranged this matter he was
conversing with Mr.. Martin, the City
Sergeant, when all at once he gave a
few gurgling sounds, his head droop-
ed, and he fell heavily forward to
the floor City Clerk A. F. Lam
bert and Mr.. See were in the office
and FASTENED to his assistance. At
first it was supposed that he was
overcome with dizzy spell, and
medical assistance was hastily sent
for. DIR. Bland arrived in few
minutes, but although he made every
effort to do something for the suffer
err it was without avail. He died q
few minutes after. The remains
were taken to the deceased's late
home and prepared for interment.
For the family we have the deepest
sympathy.
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800 Reward &IOO.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Cataerh
being a constitutional disease, re-
quires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation Of
the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the consti-
tuition and assisting nature in dong
its work. The proprietors have SO
much faith in its curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by druggists, 75c.
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BoLEY-PowELp.-A pretty we'd
ding was solemnized at st. John
Lutheran Church on Wednesday
afternoon at 4.45, by Rev. Chas.
Trump, assisted by Rev. G. P.
Steley. The nuptials were those of
Mr.. Frank E. Boley and Miss JOS
ephine Powell. The church was fill
ed with friends and relatives and the
chancel was prettily decorated with
cut flowers. The bride wore a gown
of white silk crepe and carried q
bouquet of roses. Miss Sallie May
Trammell was maid of honor, and
Mr.. Frank E. Wilson was best man.
The ushers were Messrs. Thomas n.
Boley, Arlington Roush, Parvin E.
Deatrick and Percy W. Letter. Mr..
A. D. Darby played the wedding
march. Immediately after the cere-
mony the bridal couple left on 3 tour
of the Eastern cities. Especially
beautiful was the arch of flowers, and
the designs OF the initials of the par
ties, and the month and year Of their
marriage.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

PRESIDENT, PRoFEssoRs AND IN
sTaUCToRs ELECTED AT THE W. VA. U.
On Thursday of last week the
Board of Regents of the State Uni
versity elected the following Rev.
DIR. o. L. Goodnight, Of Waynes-
burg, President; Capt. G. G. Hewett
of the Nineteenth U. S. Infantry,
now stationed at Fort Wayne, Mich,
to be commandant Of cadets aud in
structor in military science tactics
in the place of Lieut.. F. D. W. Ram
say, Whose term of detail has expir-
ed DR.. r. W. Douthat, principal of
Barboursville College, to be profes-
sor of ancient languages in the place
of Prof. G. B. Aldersan; Dennis NJ.
Willis, of Weston, to be an assistant
in the preparatory department and
secretary to the president; S. l..
Morris, of Putnam county, assistany
in mining and civil enginee Itg; G..
r. Jones, of Grafton, to be as 2 ant
in mechanical engineering; w. B.
Outright, of Buckhannon, assistant
in the preparatory department !;
Wartman Barbe, of Parkersburg, to
be field agent of the institution,
whose duty it will be to work the
State in the interest Of the uuiver-
sity.
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His HEAD STRUCK WITH A WASH
BowL.-Robt. Allen, colored, a wait
err at the Continental Hotel, was
struck and badly hurt at the hotel,
on Friday night of last week. 1t
seems that there had been some trou-
BILE between Allen and his wife dur
ing the day. At night when they
were about to retire it broke out
afresh, and Aliens wife getting the
worst of a personal encounter picked
up the wash bowl and broke it over
her husbands head. Allen was bad
ly hurt, and both were taken in
charge by the officers.
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Low RATES TO BosToN.-The
Christian Endeavor, United Society
of the National Young Peoples I'm
ion meets in Boston July 10 to IA.
For this occasion the B. & o. r.
r. will sell excursion tickets from
all points on its lines cast ofthe Ohio
River, July 8 to IL inclusive, valid
for return passage until July 81.
These tickets will be sold at rate of
one fare for the round trip going and
returning same route. Tickets will
also be placed on sale good going via
one route and returning via another,
at slightly advanced rates.
For rates Of fare and full particu.
lars, call on or address nearest B. Il
0. agent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

Mr.. MILLER JoURNEYING BACK
FROM JACKsoNvILLE.-Frede rick
Miller, the long-distance walker, who
has undertaken to tramp from New
York to Jacksonville, Fla, and re-
turn on a wager of $4,000, arrived
in Baltimore city Tuesday afternoon
on his return trip. Miller was given
seven months in which to walk the
distance, but he is far ahead Of the
schedule time. He left New York
on Feb. 5, and reached Jacksonville
on April 10. He left there on the
following day on the return trip.
Miller is accompanied by an English
pointer that revels in the name of
"Quess." Miller walked from San
Francisco to New York in 1898, and
from New Orleans to New York in
1894. "Quesso accompanied him on
both expedition.
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DIED FOR HIS SoN.-Mr. William
II. Kerr, OF Illchester, Md, sacrificed
his life in rescuing his six-year- old
son, Philips Kerr, from drowning in
Annapolis harbor, on Sunday. In the
confusion of getting under way
shortly after noon, to return to Bal
timore from run dorm the bay. no
one noticed that little Philips Kerr
had run forward of the engine on the
port side and was balancing himself
along the narrow gunwale. Engineer
Benton called to him to beware, but
the lad fell overheard. The engine
was reversed and the engineer called
out to Mr.. Kerr and threw a life
preserver to the boy. Mr.. Kerr
rushed aft and sprang into the water
without stopping to diyest himself
of any of his clothing. Efforts were
made to lower the vessels yawl, but
before this could be done Capt. W.
q. Burtis put off in a boat to where
he saw the boy in the water. A very
choppy sea was running, and he did
not observe Mr.. Kerr. The father
tried to swim with his little boy on
his back, but they became separated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

HIS IDEA OF GRAcE.-A young
Chicago drummer was taking a va
cation with his uncle in the country,
and was suddenly called upon to ask
blessing, and not being accustom-
ed to it, he promptly tackled the diff
fculty in the following style: ave
acknowledge the receipt of your ia
yor Of this date. Allow US TO ex-
press our gratitude for this express
sion of good will. Trusting that
our house may merityour confidence,
and that we may have many good
orders from you this fall, we are,
yours truly, amen" The old man
will say grace herealter.-Se0 Coast
EnQle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

A CIGARETTE FAMINE,-The evil
lie" boy is disconsolate. With the
passage of the cigarette law by the
last Legislature, dates bis tribula-
tions. 1t is almost impossible to Sc
cure the dainty weed, even at home,
and when he ventures out of town,
he must have supply in his "grip,"
or suffer the pangs of want. Verify,
he is in "hard lines" yet there are
those who rejoice at his discomfort
ture. There are many inyeterate
cigarette smokers and the wall of
disapproyal which has gone up from
their Threats, would bode no good to
certain legislators if they were can
didates for reelection.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
"NEw GREAT South AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE" This new remedy is a
great SURPRISE on account Of its ex-
ceediag promptness in relieving pain
in the bladder, kidneys, back and
every part of the urinary passages in
male or female. 1t relieves reten-
ton of water and pain in passing it
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by L. G. Matthaei,
Martinsburg, W. Va. 2-l6-1yr.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

A HANDSOME Book ON SUMNER
TRAvEL.-The Baltimore & Ohio R.
R. Co. has just issued handsome
book descriptive of the various sum-
mer resorts, in the mountains and
by the seaside, adjacent to or reach
ed by its system Of lines.
1t is finely printed and illustrated
by a number fvery fine cuts. Send
1C cents to Chas. O. Scull, Gen'l
Passenger Agent, Baltimore Nd, for
a copy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

REV. f. r. LEYBURN INSTALLED
Mr.. E. R. Leyburn was ordained a
minister of the Presbyterian Church,
and installed as pastor of the church
at Falling Waters, this county, at
that place, last Sunday. The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. DR..
A. G. Hopkins, of Charles Town, W.
Va, who preached Rev. DR.. F. NJ
Woods, of this city, who delivered
the charge to the pastor, and Mr..
Hunter Harlan, of Falling Waters,
as layman. Rev. Leyburn was for
merly of Lexington, Va. He com
pleted his theological studies at the
Union Theological Seminary of Vir-
ginia, and passed his examination for
ordination at the session of the Win
chester Presbytery, which met here
in May.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFlas

"Many of the citizens of Rains
vile, Indiana, are never without a
bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy in the house," says Jacob Brown,
the leading merchant of the place.
This Remedy has proven of so much
value for colds, Group and whooping
cough in children that few mothers
who know its worth are willing to be
without it. For sale by l.. G.. Mat
tbaei, Druggist, Martinsburg, VIVA.
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THE OLD SILVER DoLLAR.-How
dear to our heart is the old silver
dollar, when some kind subscriber
presents it to view the liberty head
without necktie or collar and all the
strange things that to us seem so
new the wide spreading eagle, the
arrows below it, the stars and the
words with the strange things they
tell, the coin of my fathers, we're
glad that we know it, for some time
or other twill come in right well (;
the spread eagle dollar, the star
spangled dollar. the old silver dollar
we all love so well.-ErchanGe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

ARRESTED FOR DESTROYING FIX
TUREs.-The first arrest for cutting
the fence around the new base ball
grounds, was made on Saturday,
when officer Geo. Creque arrested
one, Charles Adams. Adams was
seen cutting the fence 10y Officer
Creque, who Immediately arrested
him and lodged him in Jail. He was
not compelled to remain there until
his trial, however, owing 10 the ill
ness of his wife. Monday morning
he was brought before Justice Har
rison and charged with the above of
fence, to which he plead guilty, and
was fined 50 and costs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

Low RATES TO DENvER.-The b.
& 0. r. r. Co. will place on sale at
all ticket offices on it's lines east of
the Ohio River drip tickets to
Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou
and Pueblo, for ell trains of July 2,
3, 4 and 5, valid from starting point
on day of sale and good returning
from Colorado points July IL to Is
inclusive. The rate from Cumber-
land will be $45.50 ard correspon
dinghy low rates when from other
stations. Tickets will be good via
St. Louis or Chicago.
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A Significant Letter.
BALTIMORE. June 19th. 1895.

BALTIMORE, June 18Th, 1895.
MARTINsBURG INDEPENDENT,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Gentlemen Our Mr.. j. w. Sny-
der returned last Friday from a trip
through Ohio, Ind. and Ill.,, for the
sole purpose of examining condition
of growing wheat. On the trip he
drove in buggy in different sections
over 800 miles, and spent most of the
time in personally examining the
fields by going into and through
them.
His estimate is that neither Ohio,
Ind. nor Ill, will produce over. 40
per cent. of what they did last year,
principal cause being the "Hessian
fy." In 1894 the three states pro-
duced 155 ,401 900 bushels, 40 per
cent Of which Is 50,l60,200 bushels,
Average for past seven years for
these three states is 105,000,0 900.
Based on the last seven years so, $780,
200 bushels is one AZ 7T-l00 per cent.
of an average crop, lin the three
states]. In same territory, owing to
severe drought, oats and bay will be
much below average.
A large acreage of corn has been
planted. While the growth is small
it is healthy, and with favorable con
ditions from now on, an unprecedent-
ed crop should be harvested. We
give the above without comment as
to whether these conditions should,
or should not, influence future prices.
Yours truly,
SMITH, HAMMOND Il Co.
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HARPER's BAZAR.-"Out of Town"
is the title OF beautifully illustrated
series of papers to be published in
Harper's Bazar, beginning in June.
"Cold Dishes in Hot Weather" is
another and a more strictly practi-
cal series which will soon begin in
the Bozar. 1t is from the pen of
gifted Spanish-American woman,
Madame Z. De La Tore Bueno,
Among the fashion features for the
first and second weeks of June will
be outdoor costumes, bicycle and
mountain, and beach toilettes in va
riety; also summer silks and pretty
gowns for evening.
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This Means Business.

On the principal lines of the Chica-
90, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway
passenger trains are electric lighted
steam heated and protected by block
signals. With these modern appli-
ances railway travelling at high speed
has reached degree of saftey here
tofore unknown and not attainable on
roads where they are not in use.
Electric lights and steam heat make
it possible to dispense with the oil
lamp and the car stove, Block
signals have reduced the chances for
collisions to the minimum BY main
tanning an absolute interval of space
between trains.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

PRESBYTERIAN RE-UNIoN.-At q
conference of the ministers and rep
resentatives of the churches of the
Carlisle Presbytery, at Mt. Alto,
Monday, the question of the revival
of the Presbyterian reunion former
II held in the valley was considered.
It was decided to hold the reunion
on or about September 9Th. Com
mittees were appointed and address
es will be made by prominent Pres
byterians from abroad.
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Notice.

Mr.. A. j. Snyder, of this city, is
agent for Messrs. Boyer & Heard,
of Hagersiown, Nd, dealers in -four,
feed, etc. He will deliver goods to
all parts Of the city and will be pleas
ed to have your orders. Lowest
market prices and strictly first.class
goods. A postal card will reach
him or he can be found at Herring's
building, King street, opposite St.
Clair Hotel, Respectfully,
A. J. SNYDER, Agent.
Boyer e. Heard's Flour, Feed, etc.
6-1T,'93,tf.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

CITY BAND CoNCERT.-The City
Bard rendered another ofits delight
full open air concerts in the public
square on Friday evening last. The
following was the program:
''The Silver Trumpets,' ........ Viviani.
(Grand Professional March.)
Overture, "Light Cavalry. Suppe.
Concert Waltz, "Auf. Wiedersehn,"
Medley Selection on Southern Songs,
March, postal Telegraph" Adler.
The concert for last night was
postponed on account of the absence
of the band at the picnic at Inwood.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

RoBBERIEs.-The cellar OF the res
idence of Mr.. VIM. Keller, on North
Queen street, was entered on Thurs
day night last and several articles
stolen therefrom.
On the same night an attempt was
made to enter the house Of Mr.. Bailey
Phillips, on High street, but they
were heard and scampered away.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

DEATH OF Mas. r. B. CAMPBELL. :
Mrs Georgetta B. Campbell, wife of
Mr.. R. B. Campbell, general man
ager of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road, died on Friday night at her
home in Walbrook, after an illness
of four years. The direct cause of
her death was Brieht's disease. She
was born in California in 1852. and
was a daughter of the late A. B. and
Marguerite Nixon, of Sacramento,
Cal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

BIBLE STuDIEs.-In our lesson for
Sunday, June % d, we have-"The
Saviour's Parting Words" and the
lesson is taken from Luke, chapter
XVI, verses 44-53. The Golden
Text is go We therefore and teach
all nations" The lesson readings
should include Matthew xviii: 16-
90; Mark xvi 1920; Acts i: 3,12;
l Corinthians XIV; 6, 7.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

A VALUABLE Cow LosT.-A fine
Jersey COW of Mr. w. M. Hollis,
died on Saturday night last. Mr..
Hollis has owned the COW but a short
time, having presented it to his wife
on their wedding anniversary aboat
one month age. He was offered $50
for the COW short time ago.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

HARPER's MAGAzINE.-One of the
noteworthy features OF Harper's
Magazine for June is the story Of
"a Frontier Fight" by Gen. G. A.
Forsyth, U. S. a., with illustrations
by r. I. Zogbaum-a story to arouse
even the most blase of magazine
readers. "House-boating in China"
and Rome in Africa" are articles
of uncommon interest, and, for that
matter, SO are 1.-THE New Gear" and
"The Grand Prix and Other Prizes"
Add t. these the chapters Of two
serials, Personal Recollections of
Joan of Arc" and Hearts Insur-
gent and poems and short stores
of the highest rank, and still the lit
erary treasures of this number otthe
old 'new" magazine are inadequate
ly suggested.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

MEMORIAL WINDows.-The Ma
sonic Craft has presented to the First
NJ. E. Church handsome memorial
window, which was placed in posi-
ton last Friday. 1t is the large
window in front of the church, and
is a handsome piece work. 1t is the
center sash, which is Of thoroughly
masonic design, and has this in
scription below "Presented by the
Craft" The window to the left was
presented by the young ladies of the
church, and bears the inscription,
"A gift from the young ladies" and
the one to the right bears the in
scription, Memorial Graduation Elk
ercises Public School 1885," and was
presented by the teachers of the pub
lie schools of this city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

A CURIosITY.-Mr. B. M. Teller
has shown us a curiosity in the way
of roses. Forty roses of four differ
ent colors all grew on one stem, and
we're so closely punched as to make
a cluster no larger than a mans fist.
1t is unusual enough for two colors
to grow on one stem, but the curios-
ity consists in four colors and forty
roses growing so closely together.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

A PLEASANT SURPR1sE.-Monday
was the 2lst anniversary of the mar
rage of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Rulings,
of North High street. This fact
was known to several members OF
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Order
of Railway Conductors, of which
Mrs. Rulings is a member. Those
who knew of the anniversary told the
other members of the order, and at
night a large number called on Mrs.
Rulings in a body. She was COM
pletely surprised and pleasant eve
ming was spent together. Refresh
ments Of many kiUds were served.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL FUNDS
State Superintendent of Free Schools
Virgil A. Lewis has made the ap-
portionment of the distributabIe
school fund for this year. The fund
amounts to $378,866.82, an increase
over last year of $25,227.14. The
apportionment is based upon the
enumeration of youths in this State
between six and twenty-one years,
and gives to each one dollar and
thirty cents and nine mills. Last
year each youth received $I.25.
Berkeley county receives S., 564.9S,
and the city of Martinsburg $2,866
81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

Heretofore the people of Martins
burg were compelled to go elsewhere
for first-class photographs. There
is no reason for this now, as the work
now being turned out by our new
photographers Barr & Gifiin ought
to please the most fastidious. Give
them a call and you will not regret
it. Studio, King st. If.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

OUR VIsIoN.-Many people are in
doubt as to what their eyes should
do for them. A test will set you
right. If you have headache or
your eyes are causing you anxiety
or discomfort, consult Leech, Stiles
Il Co.'s eye specialist, who will be
in Martinsburg, on Thursday, Aug.
Ist, from q. n. to 5 p. m. No
charge TO examine your eyes. Glass
es are prescribed only when needed,
and are guaranteed to relieve the
trouble forwhich they are prescribed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-06-22

FRIGHTFUL Academia despatch
from Elkins, w. Va, says: GA
frightful accident occurred on the
Dry Fork Railroad, building from
Hendricks to Womelsdorf, Saturday
morning. A party of railroad work
men, wishing to ride to their homes
boarded a freight car loaded with
lumber, and started it down the
grade to the Dry Fork crossing.
The car got beyond their control
and all jumped, none thinking to
set the brakes. About mile below
the car came upon hand-car load
ed with workmen from the other end
of the line. They met at curve,
and before any one could jump the
two cars came together. The men
on the hand-car were hurled into the
air and mangled by the other car
four being killed outright.
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BoxWELL-HAMILToN.-A

BoxwELL-HAMILToN.-A very
quiet, but pretty wedding,took place
Tuesday night at the residence of
Geo. P. Light, on North Queen
street, when Mr.. James NJ. Boxwell
and Miss Alice Hamilton, both of
Morgan County, were joined in holy
wedloek, by Rev. BURNER, of the
United Brethren Church.
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I'll g Tyler Office Fixture Co., of St.
Louis, haye just issued their Mammoth
Desk aud Bank Counter catalogue for
1894, showing new goods, new styles
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 a speciality, Send
for catalogue, free postage s cents.
July 21-1am-6m.