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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFia.


When most needed it is not IN.
usual for your family physician to
be away from home. Such was the
experience of Mr.. j. Y. Schenck
editor of the Caddo, Ind. Ter, Ban,
ner, when his little girl, two years Of
age was threatened with severe at.
tack of Group. He says: my wife
insisted that go for the doctor, bu,
as our family physician was out oil
town purchased bottle of Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy. which re.
lieved her Immediately. / will not
be without it in the future" rs and
so cent bottles for sale by L. G.
Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

BuRDETTEs OpENrNa.-Thursday
was reception day at M. s. Bur.
dette's Book Store from 10 a. m
TO 10 p. M, aud the number Of visi'
tors was gratifying to the proprietor
The accommodating clerks were all
attention to the comfort ofguests and
pleased all corners by taking them
through the large store, and showing
the excellent display Of Christmas
goods. A lunch Of coffee, crackers
and biscuits Was served in the rear
of the store, and served as pleas.
ant antidote for the severe cold
weather.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

MALIoY-MoINTIRB.-Miss Marie
M. McIntire, daughter of Mr.. VIM
McIntire, of Bedington, this county,
was married to Mr.. David Malloy,
of Belle Vernon, Pa, on Wednes.
day, Nov. 24th, at the home OF the
brides father. The ceremony was
performed bv Rev. Father Mckee,
ry. The bride was dressed in q
travelling dress of novelty cloth in
blue and green effect. The brides,
maids were Misses George Nc,
Intire, sister of the bride, and Mary
Pollock, of Pittsburg, Pa. The
groomsmen were Messrs. Raphael
and Aloysuis McIntire, brother o.
the bride. The happy couple left fol
q bridal tour to Western cities.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

Miss SNoDGRAss' DEBUT.-The res
idence of DR.. j. B. Snodgrass. in
this city, presented brilliant scene
on Thursday night Of last week.
The occasion was the debut of their
accomplished daughter, Miss Louise,
who is recent graduate of Miss
Carey's Select School, of Baltimore.
The house was decorated in an ex.
quisite manner with trsiling vines,
cut flowers and potted plants, and
resembled an enchanting floral bow
er. A reception was held from 6
to o'clock, after which delightful
dance was given, which was partici.
pated in by the society people OF this
city and other places.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

CHOICE LEcTURE.-Prof. A. W.
Hawke, of Baltimore. Nd, h e
"Laughing Philosopher" gave one
of his inimitable lectures at Feller's
New Opera House, on Tuesday
evening, under the auspices of the
Kings Daughters, for the benefit of
the hospital fund. A large and ap-
preciative audience was present, and
those who failed to hear him missed
a rare treat. As humorist, Prof.
Hawke is without a peer, and his
description of a concert at Ocean
Grove in which he played promi-
nent part, brought down the house.
His tribute to Stonewall jackson
was a most beautiful one. We I'M
derstand that the Prof. will lecture
here again during the winter, and
we advise anyone who wishes to
grow fat to hear him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

CRY BAND WILL GIVE A CONCERT.
The City Band is making rapid
preparations tor the grand musical
concert they intend giving in the
near future--about the middle OF
this month. The program will con-
tain, besides selections by the band
vocal music by local talent of this
city. An elocutionist has also been
engaged for the occasion. The con-
cert promises to be . grand affair.
Let everybody show their apprecia-
ton Of the band by giving them a
crowded house.
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Relief i'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
NEW GREAT South AMERICAN KID
NEY CURG." This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its ex-
ceeding 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 T. G Matihaei,
Druggist, MartInsburg, w. Va.
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Eow's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Ca;arrh
Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known
f j. Cheney for the last fifteen
years, and believe him perfectly hon.
orable in al business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any
obligation made BIZ their firm.
VEST d TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.
WALDING, KINNAs & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, @.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, setting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
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A VERY PLEASANT SURPRIsE.-On
Friday evening of last week de-
liehttul surprise party was rendered
Miss Lille Mcdowell, at her home
on Queen street, North Martins
burg, by a number OF her friends.
The party proceeded to the home of
Miss Lille, and succeeded in giving
her a complete surprise, as they
found her retired for the evening
and reposing in sweet slumber. To
say she was surprised would not
half express it. The party at once
entered into all kinds OF enjoymeuts.
Music, vocal aud instrumental, was
rendered, and all kinds of parlor
amusements INDUCED in. A de-
licious supper Was served at = late
hour, and all entered into the enjoy
ment of this feature of the eve with
hearty good will. A good time
was spent by all.
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He DESERTED HIS INTENDED BRIDE
Society people of Clarksburg, this
state, were shocked on Tuesday last
when it became known that Harry
Shuttlesworth, bookkeeper in the
Merchants National Bank. had left
that place, and had notified Miss
Mollie Pinnell, his intended bride,
that their engagement was at an end.
They were to have been married on
Tuesday. 1t has become Known
that Shuttlesworth transferred all
his property .to his father before
leaving, and that the latter gave him
$4,000 to break the engagement.
Miss Pinnell is Frustrated at her
home, and public feeling is very
strong agsinst Shuttlesworth.
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BIC PoRKERs.-Mr. Th omas
S;rode, who resides in this county.
butchered big hog, which was
doubtless the heaviest of any killed
in the county this year. The porker
tipped the beam at 662 pounds.
Mr.. Hezekiah Mcdowell, of Qneen
street, North Martinsburg, has the
highest record for the heaviest
hogs killed in this city this year, as
far as we have learned. He killed
two on Wednesday which tipped the
scales at 558 and $50 pounds.
Mr.. John W. Hollida, Of Snyder's
Mill, this county, killed one that
weighed $50 pounds.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

A BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING
An event of no little interest to
Towanda and Wysox society was
he marriage on Saturday evening
Of Galan b. Owen, of Martinsburg,
W. Va, and Miss Jean Lillian Ma
d Il. daughter OF DR.. and Mrs. T. F.
MaGill, If Wysox. Locust Place"
the brides hnne, was beautifully
decorated with eYergreeps and fow-
ers. Rev. w. f. Daw, of Christ's
Episcopal Church, performed the
ceremony, the bridal party TAXI g
their places at eight o'clock. Rob-
ert P. Madill, the BRIDES brother,
was best man, and Miss Emile Piol-
let was maid OF honor. The brides
maids were Miss Daisy Madill
and Miss Mamie Hurst, of Wysox,
Miss Mamie Weston, of Philadel-
phia, and Miss Maude Towner, OF
Rome. The ushers were Messrs.
David Caeh, of Towsnda, Alfred
Weston, Of Sayre, F. Herbert
Mayne, of Martinsburg and Edward
Mentzer, of Tunkhannock. 7 he
brides gown was q beautiful crea-
tion of white brocaded satin, en
train, trimmed with pearls and chit
fon and orange blossoms. Mr.. Owen
is native OF Towards, and was for
many years connected with the Le-
high Valley, but now holds a re-
sponsible position on the Cumberland
divisions of the B. & o. railroad,
with headquarters at Martinsburg.
His accomplished bride is favorite
in Towanda society snd host of
friends unite in Offering congratula-
tions. South bound train No. 8
stopped at the crossing near the Ma
dill residence for the accommodation
of the bridal party. Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen will be at home at 9The Der.
kelley Martinsburg. after December
9TH Toaoa,ada (Pa.) Recseao.
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COMMUNION SERvIoEs.-Commun-
ION services will be held in the Pres
byterian Church, tomorrow, (Suu-
day, Dec. 6th.) at II q. m. Prepar-
atory services began on Thursday
evening, the pastor, Rev. DR.. F. NJ
Woods, officiating. On Friday even.
ing, at 1870, and Saturday afternoon,
at $50, Rev. DR.. Stephenson officiat-
ed, and will also assist in the SER
vices on Sunday.
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acute Catarrh Crrcd With Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis. broadway, Frost
burg, Allegkby cooaiy. Md. writes
| have tried Parker & Saea'= Catarrh
Cure for nasal catsrrh ard cpn truth.
fully say that IL u tire hrss remedy
that have ever used for cstarrh.
Two bottles cured me u hea was
scarcely able to breathe. heartily
recommend il to all y DO lave Ten
iency 10 catafFh. For sale rs l..
q. Mattbaei. Queen street.
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ETIQUETTE For YOU'VE WOMEN
1t is very dishonorable for a young
girl to show and make jest of let
ters that have been written to her.
When an engagement is broken,
the ring is returned With the letters
and all the presents that have been
received.
After having been to a place OF
amusement with gentleman you
should bid him goodby at the door.
1t is not necessary, late at night, TO
ask him to come into the house.
Ladies Home Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

A MERITED Promotions Mr.. John
7. Martin, who was formerly agent
for the B. 4 o. r. r., of this city
has been promoted to the position of
General Train Master of the Second
and Third Divisions of that road.
He will have his headquarters at
Cumberland. When the division
was removed from this place to
Brunswick, Mr.. Martin was promot-
ed to General Yard-Master, which
place he SO acceptably and satisfac-
torily filed, that he is again recog-
nized. We congratulate him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

SERMON TO JUNIoRs.-At the First
Baptist Church, on Sunday morning
last, Rev. G. 2. Stesley preached a
Thanksgiving sermon to Martinsburg
Council No. IS, Junior Order United
American Mechanics. He took as
his text the 18th verse of the l44th
Psalm. He also read the proclama-
tion issued by the State Councillor
Of the order of this state. His SER
mon was an instructive and edifying
one, and was attentively listened to
by the large crowd present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

SHOULD BE BRoKEN AND SPREAD.
The pile Of stone 10 the middle OF
tina Winchester PiE-%. opposite the
residence of Mrs. Lamon, IL in the
way of travellers, and should be
broken and spread. 1t strikes US
that in placing stone on the pike
they should be put on the side snd
not in the middle Of it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

ENGAGED AS ATToRNEY.-Mr. D.
G. Westenhaver, of Martinsburg
was here from Monday to Wednes-
day. engaged as associate attorney
for Mr.. Engeman, in taking deposi.
tions in the Engeman-Taylor
chancery suit. Hon. Fl. B. Gilkeson,
of Romney, and j. N. McMullsn, OF
Petersburg, were also here Tuesday
engaged in the same suit Moore
field Examiner.
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LAURA 0. TABLER.

FROM FoLTz P. O.-Thanksgiv-
ing Day was duly observed by the
Bedington School. The program
was as follows Song, America 2
prayer by the teacher; Thanksgiving
Psalm, read responsively recitation
by VIM. May thew, Stars aud Stripes
singing by all, "Battle Hymn of the
Republic = dialogue by four girls
"Dolly's Thanksgiving" by Ethel
Mayhem @The Turkey by A. Mil.
Ter; "a Visit to Graudma." by d.
Light Thanksgiving and Prayer =
by three girls and three boys "Go-
ing to Keep Thanksgiving" BY Net
tie Trout "The Voice of Thanks.
giving by Miss M. B. Hensell rec
itation, The American Flag" Miss
81. G. Kennedy; "Why We Keep
Thanksgiving" Nerva Emerson
song, "StsrSpangled Banner y Bar.
bara Freitcbie." Miss NJ. F. Knipe
"Columbis," Miss LYDIA Light; 1.-The
Flag on Every School House, Miss
Virgie Wilhelm ; singing, sColum-
bia the Jem Of the Ocean "Princi-
pies Of the Jr. O. u. A. NJ By the
teacher. who alec read the frs,
Thanksgiving Proclamation of Wash
ington, dated Oct. Sd, 1889. Mr.. E
j. Whitmore then made some appro.
pirate remarks, and presented to the
school beautiful wool bunting FLAG
and also the Holy Bible. The crowd
then marched out when the P. G.
hoisted "Old Glory" above the school
house, when those who had once
worn the blue, and those who had
worn the gray, with the large crowd
gave three prolonged cheers, and al
went home delighted. We forgot
to state the Juniors formed in linz
and marched from their hall to ths
school house, and that they gave ths
flag and Bible to the school.
ARcTuRus.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

FINGER Cur OrF.-Mr. A. T. Rus
sler, OF North Msrtinsburg, had the
misfortune to lose the end ofa finger
on the left hand on Tuesday morn
ing. He was cutting fodder, and in
feeding with his left hand pushed i
too far towards the knife which took
of the end. 1t 10 a painful wound
and will disable him for some time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-12-05

Two FAIRs.-During the holidays
this year two fairs will be IN pro-
gress in this city. One will be held
in the Central Opera House by the
Mechanics Band, commencing on
December 81 and closing on New
Years night. The other will be
held by st. Joseph's Catholic con-
gregation, in the lecture room of the
church. 1t will commence on De-
cember Is and close on January 3.
At the latter fair foe Upright piano
will be CHANGED off at the door.
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l. A physician cannot be always
bad. Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains;
Bruises and Burns occur often and
sometimes when least expected.
Keep handy The friend of many house
holds and the destroyer of all pair
the famous Red Flag Oil, 25 cents.
2. Many precious life could be saw
ed that is being racked to death with
that terrible cough. Secure a good
nights rest by investing rs cents
for a bottle of Pan-Tipa, the great
remedy for Coughs, Colds and Con-
sumption. Bottles of Pan Tina
sold at L. G. Matthaei's Drug Store.
Sept. 30 If
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THEY ARE THE WONDER OF THIS AGE

SALE OF FLOODED STocK. Fifty
blooded horses, the property of j..
L. Rumbarger, of DobbIn, were sold
last week at public auction by Col.
Thomas B. Davis, receiver. There
was some fine stock and the prices
on the average we're low. The high
est price paid for any horse was
$3.50 and the lowest s33. Capt. w.
N. LiDcb, proprietor of the Cont.
Mental Hotel, this city, and Sheriff
Brown, Of Garrett county, Nd each
purchased fine trotter at 3 low fig
ure.
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DIED.-Mr. John 3. Etonfier, who
lives near Smoketown. his county,
died very suddenly at his home, on
Friday night last. He was aged
about 65 years, and was promi-
nent member of the Dunkard Church.
The funeral took place on Sunday. i
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The dwelling house OF Mr.. John
e. johnson, near Gerardstown, was
burned last Friday. Tue fire is said
to have caught from the kitchen
stove. All furniture, clothing, ETC.,
in the building was consumed.
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P. !. CHENEY 4 co. pror
Don,t quarrel

with people for grooming when they
suffer with rheumatism or Neural
gia; the pain is simply terrible. No
ancient torture was more painful.
But people ought to be blamed if
having rheumatism or Neuralgia
and won't use Red Flag Oil; it has
cured hundreds of sufferers and costs
only rs cents at 4. G.. Matthaei's
Drug Store.
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Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Wooliord's Sanitary Lo-
tion. This never fails. Sold hy L.
G. Matthaei, druggist, Mar,insburg,
w. Va. 2-l6-lyr.
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Go 70 Gerhar,lt's Model Book
Store f0r
Guitars from $3.50 to $1,000.
Barjss from $3.50 to $500.
Viohns from sl.25 IA $500.
Harmonicas from 5 cts. to 35 cts.
Accordeous from 81 so to $3.50.
Mandolins At $500.
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ARDrNaER-CR AINE.-At the par
sonage of st. Johns Lutheran
Church, of this city, by Rev. G. s.
Trump, Mr.. Peter Ardinger was
married to Miss Matte CRANE. The
ceremony was performed in the pres
ence OF only q few friends OF the
contracting parties.
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SATURDAY, DEC. S, 1896.
To OUR PATRONS.

We urgently request the payment
of your subscription. We cannot
run a newspaper without money, and
we look to you ,ta pay up at once.
We do not desire to "dun" you, but
expect remittance so that we can
meet our bills.
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We just put a. 500 packages of
VOLTS Celebrated Il ~ anu Cattle
Powder-thv Best Foeder. Made
tur Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
Largest and handsonest packages
On Earth An. GIsERr, Druggists.
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SALE CLERK.

Having c;egked sales 30 years, offer
my services % people intending to sill.
CHARGES REASONABLE. EN-
TIRE SATISFACTION GUARAN-
Ted. | will assist in advertis-
ing and arranging goods, and other de-
tails. G. E. LOCKHART,
Office Blondtl Building.
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Children CRY for
Pitchers castoEia.

Adamant sud CaIcIDe.s I'is ST.,
same as usei on new Couft-honse
for sale by }. II. MIiLgR 4 ScNs.
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ABANDoNED.-The B. & o. r. r.
Co. abandoned that part of the Val.
ley Branch between Strasburg and
Harrisonburg, which will be opened
by the Southern Railway Company
The B. &. o. operated it under o
lease from the Southern, which ex,
pired on Monday. Passengers go.
ing to Lexington will be compelled
to change cars at Strasburg and
Harrisonburg in order to 60 further
South,
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Autietam Cement for sale By
j. II. MILLER Il Sons.
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFla.

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed day and night st A. NJ. Gilbert's
Drug Store, Queen and Race SITS.
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WILL Go IN THE REAL ESTATE
BUsTNEss.-Cspt. W. B. Colston,
who has been Clerk of the Circuit
Court of this county, for the past
six years, will, upon the expiration
of bis term, enter into the business
OF fire and life insurance. He will
have his Office in the Flick block, in
the rear Of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company's Office.
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AUCTIONEER
Old Veteran.

Old friends request me to again take
service as auctioneer in the counties OF
Berkeley and Jefferson. Call on or adj
dress me at Little Georgetown.
L. 5. HOWARD.
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Genuine BARGAINS in every
thing in the line i keep. When say
bargains ! mean il. Come and see.
". L. JONES, Jeweler.
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Happy and content IS a home with srThe Ro-
chester" lamp with the light Of themorning.
Catalogues.write RochesterLanpc o., NewYork.
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THANKSGIVING ExERoIsEs.-T h e
following is the program rendered at
the Thanksgiving exercises, held at
Ridenour's School House, on Thurs
day last.
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wM. T STEWART, PRESIDENT.
DECATUR HEDGES, VlcE-PREsloENT.
GEO. S. Hill, CASHIER.
JOHN II. DOLL, ASSISTANT CASHIER.
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When Baby was SICK, we gave Der Castoria-
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. abe gave them Castoria
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Boys and ChiIdren's Suits and Oyercoats

This department is complete and unique every detail
please you ALL
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The remains Ct Mr.. James Clux-
ion, who died suddenly while visit
ing the family of Mr.. Levi We'll
shsnce. in this county were forward
ed by request of relatives of the de-
ceased to Richmond Furnace, Pa, on
Tuesday afternoon. He was aged
40 years aud is survived by q wife.
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This sudden change in the weather in keeping with
New Fall Stock of CIOfhjD0I =
MEMS SUITS AND OVERCOATS

In this line we have all the very newest
make, such as Scotch plaids worsteads and c
ely Fronts" Overcoats in Montenacs, Kerse
All satin lined made equal to any tailor-madl
, 1896-12-16
DEMERARA NEWS.

The canes in the experimental ground at
the Gardens are fertile this year to the sx.
tsnt of dis~eluteaess. 1t is a sight to see the
arrows from the main avenue, the canes it
the enclosure looking IKE a regiment Of
Grenadier.. Such prodigality in bulk. we
are told is unique. If an grow is Itid on
the gronnd Sar an hour or two, the seed
comes up as thickIy there as in the Prepared
box where the seed of the arrow is subse:
quently sown. The seedlings make them
selves visible in an incredibly sfert space Of
time; aud in the course of a week the soil
in the box is spotted all over with the little
bright green tops of tie cane8-toobe. In.
efforts at propagation one caNtioS must be
observed, viz; that the arrows are perfectly
rips when cut. 1t has been noticed, more
than once, that if two a&ovS ale cut, one
fully ripe, the other still somewhat imma-
ture, the seedlings Of the one will Dome up
almost as thick as grass i'll a lawn; but the
other will refuse to give a solitary sesdliQg.-
Demsrard Argo8g2Ist Noe.
, 1896-12-16
OFFICIAL NOTICES.


nFOLGE Ordre fra Gouvernementet
bekjendtgj0res herved. al ALE,
som matte have Dokumenter, der
skulle belagges med Ster- Pelparlr
for indevarende Aar. vile have at
henvende sic i Stempelpapirkdntoret
Christiansted linden den ode jantar
n@stkommende, da ingo senere
IDLE, ering af Stempelpapl for 1896
vii fnde Sted. -.
stempelpapirkOntoret, Christianste'l, den
Sde December 1896. -