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LARGEST DIAMOND EVER FOUND.
ready for use. Being purely useful and
In nowise beautiful. this immense piece
of carbon Is not worth quite as much
as others Of its genius that sparkle.
Benjamin NJ. Levy, a New York dealer
in precious stones. saw and handled the
great stone In South America, and
vouches for its size. lie offered It's
owner ST. 500 for IL, but its finder re-
fused to part with 1t for less than $50
900, Broken into available pieces and
polished 1t will probably sell for $685.
900. Were 1t Of the crystalline kind its
worth would be ~incalculable. 1t is
just seventeen times the size OF the
great Victoria diamond, which sold for
81, SOC, 900. Were this stone OF the
white and blue kind the wealth Of a
Vanderbilt would hardly buy 1t. I'm
fortunately for the finder, it Is Of that
amorphous variety known to the trade
as carbon, and it's sole use Is for me-
chanical purposes. such as tipping rock
and ore drills, facing tools for turning
hard steel, emery wheels and other
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~ described. Mr.. %Sargent's scheme is
vast and difficult to grasp. He has
himself outlined his intention to repre-
sent 'the triumph Of religion--a mural
decoration illustrating certain stages
of Jewish and Christian history" The
portion which has been completed rep
resents the strife between Monotheism
and Polytheism. So much of Sargen IS
work as is in place consists OF a lu-
nette, a frieze and a section OF the cell
ing. The text OF his subject, con-
densed from the 106th Psalm, has been
inscribed by Mr.. Sargent in dark blue
letters upon a gilt background; "They
forgat God their saviour. which had
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20 nred Man's nlstlnClInn.

John Thurman. 70. died at Green's
burg, Ind. Monday. He had the dis,
tinction of being the only colored per.
son In the United States belonging tc
a white Masonic lodge. He mat been
a barrie. In Greensburg forty-fye yeSrs
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-09
CUPID IN THE RANKS.
iNvADES THE CAMP OF NHE
SALVATION VOLUNTEERS.
Colonel rattle watkins Has Lately he
come the wife of Captain Lindsay Of
tho same Organization - Her work
for the Cause.

ISIS Pattic Watkins
OF Balling ton
Booths Salvation
Volunteers. " h o
was recently mar
riod to Captain
Frederick A. Lind
say of the same or
~ganiaation, is tho
colonel command
ing the New York
and New Jersey
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THE BOSTON LIBRARY.
y MAGNIFICENT MODERN TEN.
PIE OF ART AND LEARNING.
American Artists Have Richly Adorned
1.-THE Besutifui Decorations nf Alb.
hey and sargcnt-h Is Cia.sed Among
the Finest In the world.
BOston letter.

OSTON1ANS are
proud Of their cul-
tured and intellec-
tual circles; of their
music ana G art;
symphony con
certs and their pop
ular concerts; their
new subway: their
old churches and
~gravCydrds; their
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taxable indication that a girl is not yet
twenty.
Miss North is a languorous beauty.
But her husband is one OF the ficrciest
of Scotchmen, and hovers about her
like a movable barbwire fence. AS a
rule. a girl on the London stage. who
Is very well looked after, or who is her
self very circumspect, never becomes
as great a popular favorite as II she
were in the habit OF going to fashion
able supper clubs. She Is not. OF
course, made the subject OF so many
little newspaper paragraphs, for she has
not 80 many influential friends: nor,
on the other hand. has she beautiful
dresses and diamonds, and dogs and
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The brain of an ant is larger. In pre-
portion to it's size, than that OF any
other known creature.
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The assets of Andrew Carnegie are
piaced at $40, 900, 900.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-10-09
QUEENS OF BEAUTY.
HERE ARE SOME REAL ENGLISH
BEAUTIES.
london Raves over Their Faces and
Figures and Giorlcs In rheir Talent.
Such as II Is-Luy Harold and Neiii.
Osmond.
Especial letter.

Of English roses
hitch are blooming
In London's garden
this summer. Tho
New York g;ris are
brighter, and the
girls In Paris are
better dressed. and
tho Berlin girls are
thrifticr h II g
uNGa "A N ~ IN a.
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A MONSTER DIAMOND,

South America Produces the Largest
sparkle In Existence.
The largest diamond ever known was
recently found in South America and
sent to Paris to be cut up and made
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
DELEGATE CONVENTIONS.

On Thursday OF last week the
State Convention, to name four dele
gates-at- large to the st. Louis Nomi-
mating Convention, WAS held at
Clarksburg. The meeting was a large
and enthusiastic one. We have not
the space to give a full account OF
the proceedings. The convention
was called to order by State Chair
man Dawson, who announced Hon.
Thos. E. Davis, of Grafton, as the
temporary chairman, and Mr.. T. W.
B. Duckwall, of Berkeley Springs,
as temporary secretary. Upon per-
manent organization Hon. P. w.
Morris, of Richie county, was made
chairman, and P. FL. Waters, of Ka-
nawha, as secretary, both of whom
made excellent speeches in accept
ing. Chairman Hart, of the Com
mittee on Resolutions, made his re-
port, and the resolutions were adopt
ed as read. Mr.. U. S. G. Pitzer, of
this county, represented the 18th
District on said committee. The fol-
lowing nominations were made for
the four delegates. atlarge: Hon. A.
B. White, of Parkersburg Hon. J.
E. Dana, of Charleston; Hon. o. W.
0. Hardman, of Tyler county, and
Hon. Frank M. Reynolds, of Key
ser. After the nominations and cleo
tions of Gen. /. Fl. Duval, F. M.
Thomas, J. L. Hurst and Geo. Pof-
fenberger for alternates the conven-
ton was addressed by Hon. F. M.
Reynolds, and then adjourned.
The next day the District Con.
vention, for the End District, was
held at Grafton, and resulted in the
election of W. N. Linch, of this city,
and Thos. B. Gould, of Tucker coun-
ty. Messrs. E. A. Billingslea and
w. ii. Wentz were elected alter
mates. Mr.. Linch was nominated by
Mr.. q. S. G. Pitzer, who made an
excellent speech. The greatest en-
thusiasm prevailed when Chairman
Hall announced that the temporary
presiding officer would be Hon. A.
g. Dayton, and upon his appearance
the convention went wild. 1t was
many minutes before the man who
defeated Hon. VIM. L. Wilson could
be heard for the applause, but when
at last quiet did prevail Mr.. Day
toms speech was a pretty piece of
oratory, sound in logic and heartily
applauded. Congressman Dovener
was present and also made rafting
speech. John W. Holt, who was
made permanent chairman, made one
OF the finest speeches in the conven-
ton, and his patriotic references set
the audience afire. The meetings
showed an awakening of Republican.
ism such as has never before been
felt in the Mountain State of West
Virginia.
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FOLTZ P. 0.

Miss Bessie Daily has been visit.
ing relatives in Shepherdstown re
Gently.
Ia travelling over the county we
find that the wheat crop will not be
as great as that of last year.
Mr.. Harry Kicker and wife, of AL.
toona, Pa, were visiting their cousin
Mr.. a. M. Kicker, near here last
week.
The Jr. 9. U. A. NJ, of Beding.
ton, will have a supper and festival
on Saturday, May 80. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
On last Friday evening Miss Hof.
man and Miss Needy, students OF
Shepherd College, accompanied their
classmate, Miss Selma Byers, to her
home, and remained over Sunday.
On Wednesday night of last week
we had the pleasure of sharing the
hospitality of County Superinten-
dent Snyder and his amiable wife
and family. Whilst there the rain
rolled down for the space of half an
hour, and soaked the ground nicely.
We hear men talking all over the
country about dry weather, the dull
times, free silver, high tariff, depres-
sion in business, the coming cleo
ton, Mckinley the man, and the COM
ing crisis, but seldom do we hear a
word IN reference to our final des-
tiny or our eternal salvation.
ARCTURUs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

will Issue tlye million dollars of re-
ceiveTs certificates, and $3,4O0,000
of car trust certificates. Lbe former
payable in two yeas. The income
o. receipts has been wonderful. The
next saving for them will be to move
the division back to Martinsburg.
The only objection is, because Bruns-
wick cost so much. Well, so long as
they stay there it will cost more,
and they are not responsible for that
useless outlay. 1t will be economy
to move back to this town.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
w. Va. Editorial Association.

SIsTERsyILLE, W. VA, May 90
The seventh annual meeting of the
W. Va. Editorial Association con-
vened here this morning with about
sixty editors in attendance. Weston
was chosen as the next place of meet
ing. Officers were elected as follows:
President, j. Slidell Brown, of the
Kingwood ArguS; vice president,
r. L. Bland, of the Weston Demo
crat ; secretary, W. 7. Burnside, OF
the Buchannon Delta treasurer, W.
II. Morgan, of the Morgantown Post;
historian, John R. Clifford, of the
Martinsburg Pioneer Press orator,
0. S. Mckinney, of the Fairmont
MdeT f; poet, Fl. L. Swisher, of the
Morgantown Athen@um. Delegates
to the National Editorial Conven-
ton, which meets in Galveston, Tex,
in November j. E. Fleming, Nor
gantown Nea0 Dominion Stuart F.
Reed, Clarksburg Tribune; S. P.
Smith, West Union Democrat Geo.
T. Goshorn, Grant County Gazette
g. NJ. Fleming, Buchannon Banner;
NJ. G. Sperry, Harrisburg Tribune.
Tonight the editors were entertain
ed at banquet, and tomorrow they
will go on an excursion to Marietta,
Ohio.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
Old Fashions in Shoes.


The ancient Greeks and Egyptians
wore the simple sandal.
The Assyrians first introduced
the heel for security and comfort in
walking.
In the seyenteeth cent&ry square.
toed shoes, ornamented with rosettes
of colored silk, became the rage.
After the rosette followed the
buckle ornamented then laced shoes
came in style in all countries.
Boots appeared in England about
the time of Wellington, when trous-
ers took the place of the knee breech-
es.
In the reign of William Rufus,
Count Of Anjou devised the long
pointed shoeto cover bis bunion from
the public eye.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

If the Statesman will hunt up that
"Nail Trust" and scratch under the
surface, he will undoubtedly find a
coterie of leading wealthy democrats
in the centre of the ring. They all
want to make money, and the edi-
tor Of the Statesman would be just
as likely to take slice as would any
republican. The only time the ice
dealers of our town get together, is
when they meet on the street at the
beginning of the season and fix
prices. Quick "Trust" that.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
MIDDLEWAY.

Our public school closed tue 14th
inst.
Mrs. A. B. Anderson has been very
sick during the week.
Our corporation will hold an cleo
tion on Thursday, May 2Stb.
Mrs. Jas. Snyder and Thos. Gill
were in Martinsburg last Friday.
Mrs. 7. N. Barns has had a severe
attack of erysipelas, but is now con-
valescing.
Bishop Peterkin, of the P. E..
Church, held Episcopal services here
last Sunday.
Many of our young folks made a
pilgrimage to Hopewell (Quaker-
meeting) last Sunday.
This community is very dry. Gar
dens and crops are suffering. The
wheat will not make half its usual
yield.
Five persons in the family of Mr..
Geo. I. Anderson are possessed of
the measles, two of whom also have
the pneumonia.
Mr.. Walter Mercer departed this
life May the 18th, aged 40 years. A
wife and four children survive The
deceased. Mr.. Mercer came to his
death by accidentally wounding him
self in the foot with nail, which e.
nally resulted in lock,jaw and death.
Mr.. Mercer was a quiet and peaceful
citizen, and has left earth's tolls for
heavens reward.
ArDuA
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Terrible destruction has been go,
ing on by fire and wind. AT Davis,
this state, q fierce forest fire has been
raging, destroying probably nearly
million dollars worth OF timber
and other property. 1t was fought
braYely by hundreds ofmen, in every
possible way, but it could not be
stopped. In Kansas, cyclones deyas-
tated and nearly wholly destroyed
the towns of Seneca, Sabetha and
Frankfort. Houses, court houses,
churches, and school buildings went
down before the onslaught of the
funnel shaped wind giant. What a
terrible power nature has when con.
centrated.
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REDUCED RATES TO WASHINGTON,
D. C..
Single Fare for the Round Trip via
Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
Y. p. 5. @. E. Convention.

The Fifteenth International Con-
vention of the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian Endeavor will be
held at Washington, D. c., July I
to l3, 1896, and for that occasion
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell, from July 6 to inclusive,
excursion tickets to Washington and
return at siagle fare for the round
trip. These tickets will be good for
return passage until July Is inclu-
sive, but if deposited with the agent
at Washington prior to 600 p. M,
July Is, will be extended to July 81
inclusive.
Full Information in regard to rates
and time OF trains can be obtained
upon application to ticket agent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

The town is increasing rapidly
southwark. Quite a number of new
buildings are already in process of
erection, and many more will soon
be started, among them, we under
stand, Hon. Geo. NJ. Bowers will
erect a beautiful building, in the
grove adjoining the toll-gate, for a
family residence. The "Sun do move
says the colored preacher and
things are moving straight along in
good shape in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
Reduced Rates to st. Louis.

The Republican National Couven-
tion will meet in ST. Louis June 16.
For this occasion the B. & o. r. r.
Co. will sell Excursion Tickets from
all points on it's line East of the Ohio
River for all trains June 10 to Is,
inclusive, valid for return passage
until June 81, at one fare for the
round trip. The Baltimore and Ohio
is direct line to st. Louis, running
two solid -vestibuled fast express
trains with through Pullman Sleep
ing Cars attached every day in the
year. For rates and other informa.
tion apply to nearest B. & O Ticket
Agent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Things go to pieces by their own
weight at times. Just now it is the
case in Jefferson county, and it looks
as if it may be the case in Berkeley
county. A servile people, under the
feet of few politicians, lack man
hood, but oftimes when they become
reused, the crown topples from the
head of the scheming politician, the
political atmosphere is purified, and
domination ceases. Rightfully, rele-
gate rings rearward. The battle in
Jefferson, with the combine, will be
watched with great interest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Senator Elkins' amendment to the
Rivers and Harbors bill has been
agreed upon by the conferrees of the
Senate and House. This advances
specially the interest of the Monon-
gahela river improvements, and the
whole effort has been grand one
on the part of the West Virginia
delegation. Each and every one
worked faithfully, and that much
has been accomplished by the state
going republican. Mr.. Wilson al
ways failed in these matters.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
Meeting of German Baptist
Brethren at Ottawa. Kan
Reduced Rates via Pennsyl-
Vania Railroad.

For the meeting of the German
Baptist Brethren, to be held at OF.
tawa, Kan, May 26 to 20, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will sell,
on May II, 81 and %. excursion
tickets from all points on its system
west of Reading, Lancaster and Bal.
timore, and south of Sunbury Gall
points named included) to Ottawa
and return, at a single fare for the
round trip, plus $500 (to be paid at
ottawa. These tickets will be good
for continuous passage in each d.
reetion, and for return passage with
in thirty days from day of sale.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

The dignitaries of Russia have
been going through the farce of cor
onating Gar. 1t has cost mint
of money, and why the people per-
NIT it is a wonder. There is worse
news, however, for Americans, viz:
The Russian government has been
boarding American gold, and at
present has on hand $3O,769,115,
which was purchased at Berlin, Paris
and London. Wonder what mis-
chief the Bear is up to?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

The Good Lord visited this sec
ton last Tuesday night, by way Of a
genial, gentle rain, which, after the
long drouth, gladdened the hearts of
the people who till the soil, work the
garden and foster the flowers. It
was great blessing, long and anx-
iously looked for.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
1t is rumored aud spread abroad

1t is rumored aud spread abroad
in the newspapers that the democrat
ic managers are endeavoring to per-
suade Hon. VIM. L. Wilson to &C
cept the nomination for congress in
this district. We are very much in
clined to the opinion that he viii
avoid such a laborious luxury and
such a useless task. Free tradeism
and the farmers wool, ard other
things would prove very uncomfor-
table companions to him ia This dis
trict.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

II will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks OF bilious
colo to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chsmberlain's
Cello, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
In many instances the attack may
be prevented BY taking this remedy
az soon as the frst symptoms of the
disease appear. IS and so cent bot.
ties for sale by 4. G. Matthaei, Drug
gist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Love FEAsT.-The regular spring
love feast of the Duntards, consist
ing of full meal at tn. church, the
washing of feet and the Holy Com
munion, will take place at the church
at Vancleyesville, May 30th, begin
ming at l.30 p. NJ. The supper, feet
washing and communion will take
place after dark.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

Captain General WeyIer has issued
orders prohibiting the shipping of
tobacco from Cuba. He claims that
the outside friends of the insurgents
are cigar manufacturers, and this
will stop their business. 1t will hurt
the factories in the United States, as
many work solely the Havana leaf.
In Chicago, alone, it is said it will
cause the closing up of 80 factories.
What will the little fool get at next !?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

The Receivers of the B. & o. R.
r. Co. are doing excellent and wise
work. They are thoroughly equip.
ping the motive power, and are ad.
ding thousands of cara to the carry
ing capacity. To aid in this, they
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
FiducIary Notice.

The following Fiduciary account is be-
fore the undersigned Commissioner of Ac-
counts of the County Court of Berkeley
county for settlement
John Damon, admir-. C. t. a., Geo. w.
Dick, decd.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner
of said court, at my office, at the Court
House of said county, the Goth day of May,
1896. J, 7. PICKING, Com'r.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
OUR BOOK TABLE.

HARpER's BAzAR.-The current
number OF Harper's Bazar contains
several features of unusual interest.
Under the head of "Women's Col
lege AlumDa Associations Miss
Carolyn Halsted describes the OBJ
jects and aims Of the alumn@ Of
Smith, Yossar, Wellesley, Bryn,
Mawr, and other colleges for women,
showing how unselfish is their am
bition, and how generously they plan
for educational and philanthropic
progress. The article is enriched by
a number of portraits. Mrs. Annie
Nathan Meyer tells the story of
Barnard College from its inception
to the present moment. A fine por-
trait OF Dean Smith is given in con-
nection with this paper. A short
story Of homely feeling, brilliantly
told, is "Lizzie Lees Separation"
by Lillian Bell.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
Low Rates to Pitfsburg via
B. & o.

The Saengerbund of North Ameri-
ca will meet in Pittsburg, June 9Th
to 18th. In pursuance of its usual
liberal policy the B. s. 0. r. r. will
sell round trip tickets to Pittsburg
from all stations on its line, for ell
trains June 9th to 9Th, valid for re-
turn trip until June 18th, at one
single fare for the round trip. Tick
cts will also be on sale at offices Of
all connecting lines. For full infor-
nation address nearest B. & O..
accent.
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Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of
the estate OF Augusta McCleary, deceas-
ed, all persons indebted to said estate are
hereby notified to make payment of the
same, and all persons to whom the estate
is indebted will please present their claims
properly authenticated to the undersigned
for settlement.
A. FL. McCLEARY,
Admir- of Augusta McCleary, deceased.
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The B. & O. r. r. will sell tick
cts to Washington at reduced rates
from Pittsburg, Wheeling, Parkers-
burg, Lexington and all intermediate
ticket stations for all trains Thurs
day, May Dist, 1896.
Side trips have also been arranged
to points of interest within easy
reach of the Capital.
We give below list ofstations in
this vicinity, showing the time of
trains nd rates of fare:
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other stations.
Tickets will be good ten days, and
will be valid for passage from Wash
ington to Baltimore at any time
within the life OF the ticket.
For Pullman Car accommodation
and other information, address near
est B. & 0. agent.
Don't forget the date, Thursday,
Nav 2lst
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SATURDAY, MAY %, 1896.

Chambersburg is getting ready for
the G. A. r. Encampment. The
rumor that the town could not &C
commodate many visitors is canard
of wild growth. There will be room
for all, and first class attention. The
Post here should 90 over one day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23
FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE
CORPORATION OFFICERS.

There was special session OF the
City Council at the City Hall last
Thursday night, for the purpose of
hearing the annual reports of the Of
icers of the corporation. Mr.. John
Grozinger presided as mayor pro
TEN. The report of Treasurer Gro
Finger was received and referred to
the Finance Committee. It showed
as follows
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-23

III Tyler Office Fixture Co., of st
Louis, have just issued their Mammoth
Desk and Bank Counter catalogue for
1884, 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 speciality, Send
for catalogue, free postage s ceuts.
July 21-1am-6m.