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HARpEass MAGAZINE ron Ana,rsr


HARpEa'9 MAGAZINE FOR AuGUsT.
The number will contain the FIRST
of two-raft story by Mark Twain,
entitled Tom Sawyer, Detective (:
the second installalent Of ihe novel
cite, Two Mornons from Mu,ldiety.
five short stories, an \ fine iramat-
ic poem entitled, The Silent Voice:
the short stories are, Postes ct Tele-
graphes, an old-lashioncd love story;
Her Prerogative, q tale of American
artist life in a French village The
Mayors Lamp, a humorous sketch
OF municipal politics, by John Ken
dfick Bangs Miss Maria's Revival,
q story Of Southern life before the
war and tue wreck of the Colum-
bla, Q striking tale Of shipwreck, by
Prof Simon Newcnmb. Charles
Dudley Warner, in The Editors
Study, will disclss the critic as a
necessary friend ID authors, and the
activities OF DR.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, and The Editors Drawer
will be introduced with short story
By F. Hopkinson Sm;.h, called One
of Bob's Tramps. Tic Strange Days
that Came 10 Jimmie Frid y, is
Frederic Remingtoa's title for a pa
per in the number. ID which BE de-
scribes tue delights Of real outing
beyond the eanventionaiized woods
and waters Of southern Canada The
paper is illustrated from Mr.. REM
ington's own drawings.
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The Total Elipse Of tho Sun.

The approaching total eclipse of the
sun on August is attracting a
great deal of attention in the astro-
nomical world. A great many ex-
petitions from parts OF the globe
which will not be favored by view
OF the phenomenon have gone to ia
pan, where the conditions are most
favorable for observation.
The observers will not all be at
the same place, but will be posted
at different points, so that obscura-
tons of the eclipse from any local
causes will not affect all the obser.
vations and render of no avail the
expensive and painstaking prepare
tons which have been made. It is
the intention to establish on the is.
land OF Yozo a large equatorial
mount, which will have 25 instru.
ments pointed at the sun, and which
will be operated automatically by
electricity. The instruments will
take between 500 and 600 negatives
of the corona.
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Dovener and Miller Rencminated for
Congress.

CLARKsBURo, W. Va, July 2l.-
The First Congressional District Re-
publican Convention today renomi.
mated Captain B. B. Dovener by &C,
clamation, he being the only candi-
date. The convention was not large,
owing to their being no contest, but
the enthusiasm was remarkable. The
platform reaffirms the st. Louis
platform, and has special plank,
favoring the improvement of the
Ohio and Monongahela rivers. Cap
tain Dovener made rafting speech
ofacceptance. Republicans are great
ly encouraged by the outlook.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, July 2L-
Warren Miller was renominated for
Congress here today by acclama-
ton, by the Fourth District Repub-
lican Convention. There was no
contest. The st. Louis platform
was reiterated and loudly cheered.
Senator Elkins made brief speech,
dealing with national issues. He was
followed by Hon. A. G. Dayton, of
the Second West Virginia District,
in a short speech.
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MOLER AVENUE

Mr.. James Price is home on yis-
it to bis parents.
Mr.. Jonas Sbimp is visiting bis
sister on ALERT street.
Mrs. w. Wolfe has been very sick
but is somewhat better Al this writ
ing.
Mr.. Geo. Swope and family. of
Pennsylvania, have rented here and
intend to make Martinsburg their
future home.
Brother Eagle has almost been
persuaded that his wings need only
another plume or two for fight into
another religious realm Of creed.
Mr.. George Keeton tried his best
to make favorable impression ON
one Of the "blue-eYed forget-me-
nots' Sunday, aud the sweet flower
smiled approval.
Twenty applicants for two posi-
ton in the ward schools. Did they
but know tue downright slavery the
positions imply would they be 80
eager? How many, l wonder, de
sire it because they think it a soft
job? How their eyes will open st-
ter years OF experience, as "Lot'sn
has opened. IF success is aimed at
it means toll-hard, self-sacriicing
toil-with drain on your nervous
force and vitality, that will age you
and wear you out quicker than al
most any other business. Half tse
time and energy it takes to make
you frst-class teacher devoted to
almost any other business would
yield double the amount OF profit.
She was a rather lank-lookiQg
specimen of the canine species. She
was none of the favored few who live
in ease, but was forced by hard fate
to earn her daily bread by running
tread mill. She was hungry, TOO,
and the day was warm. Most dogs
have but one master-this one had
three. However, one was absent
when two for amusement held out to
her nice slice of bread, and as she
wagged her tail, approached and
smiling her gratitude, opened her
mouth TO receive the reward of her
mornings work, one raised club
and struck her singing blow across
the head, which sent her Keeling away
crushed and broken, while the
two masters, joined by the third,
now, who came up in time to enjoy
the sport, gave hearty approval Of
the fun, when an observer inquired
81 would like to know what real
good your inhuman act has done you
and have you not lost a valuable an
imal, trained to your work, whose
place will be hard to fill z" ooh we
wanted to knock the conceit out of
her, and there are plenty of dogs,
scores of EN-, just fawning and lick
ing our hands for the place. The
benevolent Quaker, for reasons of
his own, withheld all further com.
ment, but fine scorn was pictured
upon his noble face for the lack of
fine sensibllity, principle, sense of
justice and want of gratitude shown
by these half grown-up boys, which
they were observing enough to see,
but the display only increased the
boys mirth. "HoW much will you
take for her ~ inquired the Quaker.
"Ha ha ha ~ laughed the three in
q chorus "we'll give her to you
freely, and relinquish all further
claim "Thank you," returned the
Quaker, and then kneeling he exam
ined the faithful brute lying motion
less upon the ground and This
rehashing of an old fable to fit
modern occurrence will be continued
next week, as brevity is what the
INDEPENDENT likes, and if make my
letter too long it will be chopped
you know
Yours devotedly,
an
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G. v. Eg. R. COMPANY'S SPEC
TAL EXCURSION TO THE
SEA SHORE.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad
has arranged for two special twelve
day excursions to the Sea Shore on
Thursdays, Aug. 9th and Goth, the
excursions to include Atlantic CITY.
Cape May and other South Jersey
resorts and Ocean Grove. N. J. Elk.
cursor tickets will be sold on above
dates for G. V. Train No. 4, leaving
Martinsburg at 500 a. M, good 60.
ing only on that and direct connec-
ing trains and to return on any reg
ular train Except the New York
and Chicago Limited) by continuous
journey within twelve days from and
including date of sale at the follow
ing rates
Atlantic City, Cape May, &c.,
$3.50; Ocean Grove, sI.O0 more.
The Atlantic City and Cape Nav
tickets are goods via the New Della.
ware River Route or via Market st.
wharf.
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THAT GRANGE TREND.

There was q time when the west
ern farmers used up their eastern
brothers, by organizing Oranges.
They scame here and the farmers
went into the organization. On its
face was the similitude of innocence
and should have been so practically.
Result, the western originators beat
down with their eastern allies the
railroad freight on farm products,
shipped their prairie cereals esst,got
control of the prices, and away went
prices for our home grangers, and
very few of them now exist in this
section, The people were thus used
and abused. Through freight on
the wheels beat local freight, you
see. On continuous motion day and
night they got discount, sent their
cheaply raised wheat into market,
and also lecturers to get commission
off of eastern men in organizing
oranges.
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DELIG HTFUL SUMMER
TOURS
Two Tours 10 the North via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

1t is tedious to map out tour for
ones self, for invariably expense
doubles, and some petty travelling
annoyances brought about by an
oversight mars what would have
been a pleasant trip. 1t is a pleas
ure to haye everything arranged sys-
tematically before departing, thus
obviating unnecessary expenses as
well as Inconvenience. To this end
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
firstinaugurated personally-conduct-
ed tours, maintained them at the
highest possible standard of excel.
lence, and gave them at opportune
seasons, after careful study as to de-
sirable dates and every necessary
detail.
For the convenience of those who
seek the most attractive way of
spending q Summer holiday, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged two delightful tours to the
North, under the personally-con-
Quoted tourist system, July 81 and
August Is. The points included in
itinerary and the country trayersed
abound in natures beauties. Mag
nificent scenery begins with the jour
ney, and ends only with its compile
ton. The names of the places to be
visited are familiar to all. No mat
ter how much may be expected, one
cannot be disappointed in Watkins
Glen, Quebec, Montreal, AuSable
Chasm, Niagara Falls. Thousand Is
lands, Lakes Champlain and George,
Saratoga, or the Highlands of the
Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge of one
of the company's tourist agents, as
sisted by an experienced lady as
chaperon, whose especial charge will
be upescorted ladies.
The rate of 500 from New York,
Brooklyn, Newark, Trenton, Phila-
delphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore, aud
Washington covers railway and boat
fare for the entire round trip, par
lor-car seats, meals en- route, hotel
entertainment, transfer charges car
rage hire-in fact, every item OF
necessary expense.
Tickets purchased and not used
will be redeemed at full amount paid
If presented personally or by letter
at the General Office, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, not later than
two days before the respective dates
of departure.
For detailed itinerary, tickets, or
any additional information address
Tourist Agent, Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, 1896 Broadway,
New York $50 Fulton Street,
Brooklyn (; Room All, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
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TEN DAY TRIP TO NIAGARA
FALLg-SII,5O.

The B. & O. will run another one
of those delightful excursions to Nj
agara Falls, Buffalo, Rochester and
Watkins Glen, Thursday, July Both.
A special express with Pullman
Palace Car attached, in charge ola
experienced tourist agent, will leave
B. & 0. Station, Washing ton, $40
a. M, Baltimore, 9.05 a. M, arriving
at the Fall, HOO p. m.
Round trip tickets for this excur-
sion will also be placed on sale at
the following stations at rates an.
nexed:
Frederick, Nd, sll.O5; Harper's
Ferry, w. Va, s11.50, Shenandoah
Junction, W. Va, sl1.50; Martins
burg, W. Va, $11.50.
For more detailed information APP
ply to Chas. o. Scull, General Pas
senger Agent, Baltimore, Nd.
Remember the date, Thursday,
July 30th.
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Senator Faulkner is now amusing
himself as Chairman of the Demo
cratic Congressional Campaign Com
mittee. If he has as good luck as
he had last time, people will be in.
curing where was Moses when the
light went out"? Aside from jests
we note an interview with staff
man of the Philadelphia Press in
which the Senator opposes the dem.
ocratic platform, but says he will
vote for it. Which will be right the
Senator or the platform Is that
the kind of advice to give people !?
The statement gees farther and
quotes the Senator as saying that
Bryan, who turned down all of
Cleveland's administration and all
of Senatorial influence, talks too
much. Why Bryan only sticks to
the maxim, "talk 10 silver, silence is
golden" Keep the reporters away,
Senator, and vote for a principle
that you can endorse.
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a Tramp's Ready Wit.

A tramp asking for food at Che
door Of g certain good deacon resid-
ing near one Of the country thorough
fares, was given a loaf of bread by
the master Of the house, with the
rather inhospitable remark, that "the
Bible says if any man will not work
neither shall he eat" Looking down
on the gift with shade of disgust,
the tramp quickly responded
Eyes; and does it not also say
that man cannot live by bread
alone ~
II is but truth to add that. he re-
ceived q generous slice of country
ham for his quick wittednesa.
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In Chancery in the Circuit Court of
Berkeley County.
w II. PitznogIe, plaintiff,


VS..
Conrad II. Long, ii. II Emmert, trus-
tee, VIM e. Tebo, A. J. Smaltz, The
Peoples National Bank, corpora
ton, p. n. Wolssiagle. G.. w. Sehill.
surviving partner Of o. f. Williams
81 Co. and j II. WetZel, defendants.
To all Of said parties;
Whereas by decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Berkeley county, entered in
the above entitled cause on the 18th
day of April, 1896, said cause was re-
ferred to the undersigned commission
er in chancery with Instructions to as
certain and report
1st-What real estate is owned by
Conrad Long, and its fee simple and
annual rental value.
2d-The liens by judgment, deed of
trust or otherwise thereon. together
with their respective amounts and pri-
critics.
This is to give notice that have fix.
ed upon
Tuesday, July 81, 1896,
as the time, and at my Office in Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, as the place when
and where | will proceed 10 execute
said decree of reference, at which time
and place you are required to attend,
and If said proceedings are not conclud-
ed on said day, same will be continued
from time to time at the same place I'M
til completed
Given under my hand this 10Th day
of June, 1886.
/. DEW GERHARDT,
Com'r in Chaucery.
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Pat vas an Iriahman and he wa

Pat Was an Irishman and he was
trying to ride bicycle. AThe pes
ky Wheel as he put it, wouldn't
stay straight, but wriggled this way
and that, every now and then land
ing him in heap on the road. A
number of people gathered around
to see the fun. AT last, however, he
got started fairly well, and was NOV
ing along smoothly, when the wheel
gave q lurch, and in attempting to
recover himself he made a desperate
lunge, and over he went, hitting the
curbstone in his downfall. A police.
man ran up, and after Strengthening
him out, demanded that he give an
account Of himself.
"Faith p said Pat, "'I'd loike to
see any man give an account when
he has once lost his balance. p--Har-
per's Round Table.
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A Woman Killed in Bed.

SIsrxRsvIILE, W. Va, July 2l.-
Mrs. Lille. Lemons was murdered
this morning under mysterious cir
cumstances. Her husband alarmed
the neighborhood about three clock,
and said that while he and his wife
were asleep in bed a man entered the
room, fired one shot aud escaped
through an open window. The
woman was dead when the police
aud neighbors arrived, the bullet
having passed through her breast
and lodged in her spine. At the in
quest the jury found that Mrs. Lem
ons died at the hands of an unknown
person, but that tie circumstances
warranted holding se husband, Ar
thur Lemons.
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COMMISSIONER IS OFFICE. !
Martinsburg, w. Va, July Is, 1896 :
In re
G. W. Wisner, &c.
VS..
Emily Wisner, Admir-, &c.
IN CHANCERY.
To all tchon ii may concern:
You aud each of you are hereby noti-
fed that pursuant to a decree Of the
Circuit Court Of Berkeley county. West
Virginia, made in the above entitled
cause on the 9th day of May 1896, di-
recting the undersigned Commissioner
to report the debts against the estate of
Jacob Wisner, decd. with their amounts
and priorities, have fixed upon the
10th day Of August, 1896.
at nv said Office to take the account re.
CURED by said decree, at which time
you are each required TO attend and do
whatsoever may be requisite for the
protection of your several interests.
Given under my hand the day and
year first above written.
ADRIAN C.. NADENBOUSCH
7-1S-4t. Com'r in Chancery.
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just as much SO as it is IN the home.
Seduction il politics is as bad as 60.
ing into the home and cheating the
inmates. We ask our readers to
figure it out before final answer.
You help the silver mine owner,
working under the earth; you work
above, who will help you?
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Last summer one OF our grand
children was sick with severe bow
ell trouble. Our doctors remedies
had failed, then we tried Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrbea
Remedy, which gave very speedy re-
lief. We regard it as the best medi-
cine ever put on the market for bow
ell complaints.--Mrs. L. G.. Gregory,
FrederickstowD, Nc. This certain
" is the best medicine ever put on
the market for dysentery, summer
complaint, collie and cholera infan-
tum in children. It never fails TO
give prompt relief when used In
reasonable time and the plain print
ed directions are followed. Many
mothers have expressed their sincere
gratitude for the cures it has Affect
ed. For sale by L. G. Matthaei,
Druggist.
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Notice 10 Lien Holders.

To all persons holding liens by judg-
ment or otherwise on the real estate
orany part thereof of Conrad Fl Long:
In pursuance of decree Of the Cir
cult Court OF Berkeley county, made
In cause therein pending to subject
the real estate Of said Conrad II. Long,
to the satisfaction of the liens thereon,
you are hereby required to present all
claims held by you and each Of you
against the said Conrad Fl. Long, which
are liens on his real estate or any part
Of 1t, for adjucation to me at my office
In Martinsburg, w. Va, on or before
Tuesday, July 2lst, 1896
Given under my hand this 18Th day
of June, 1896.
/. DEW. GERHARDT,
I'd. Com'r in Chancery.
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For District Delegate.

EDITOR INDEPENDENT:
l herewith announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination of District Dele
gate to the Legislature from this Delegate
District, subject to the action of the DEM
cratic District Convention. i am COM
PEELED to announce myself through a re-
publican newspaper, as it is my only re-
source except the Weekly World, which
is independent Althoug a loyal democrat
am debarred from democratic so-e1lled
newspapers in this county. With undis-
mayed democracy,
/ am yours very respectfully,
JESSIE 7. BRILLHART.
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Mrs. Rhode Noah of this place,
was taken in the night with cramp.
ing pains and the next day dlarrhea
set in. She took half bottle of
blackberry cordial but got no relief.
She then sent to me TO see if | had
anything that would help her.
sent her a bottle Of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy and the first dose relieved her.
Another Of our neighbors had been
sick for about a week and had tried
different remedies for diarrhoea but
kept getting worse. I sent him this
same remedy. Only four doses oft
were required to cure him. He says
he owes his recovery to this wonder
full remedy.-Mrs. Mary Sibley, Sid
ney, Mich. For sale by L. G. Mat
thaei, Druggist.
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NotIce TO Creditors.

To the creditors of Jacob Wisner, decd:
In pursuance Of q decrea Of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county, made in
cause therein pending to subject the
real est ate of the said Jacob Wisner, to
the payment of his debts, you are rc-
quired to present your claims against
the estate of the said Jacob Wisner for
adjucation. to A. Q. Nadenbousch.
Commissioner. at his Office in the said
county. on or bsfore the 24th day of
August, 1896.
Witness, w. B. Colston, Clerk Of the
said Court this 10th day Of June. 1896.
7-l8-6t. w. B. COLsToN, Clerk.
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REDUCED ssATEs no TIE
aEASHORE.
Popular Excursion via a. & o.

The B. & o. r. R. will run an.
other one of those delightful and
popular excursions to Atlantic City,
Cape May and Sea Isle City, Thurs
day, July Both, from Pittsburg,
Wheeling, Parkersburg, Lexington
and intermediate points. The excel
lent train service and other arrange
ments that proved so satisfactory
for the former excursions will pre-
vail.
The tickets will be good IL days,
and permits stop of at Washing
ton on the return trip.
We give below list of stations in
this vicinity, showing time of trains
and rates of fare
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For Clerk of County Court.

| hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for nomination for Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court, subject 70 the Republican Con-
yention of Berkeley County, in regular
meeting assembled.
4-2-tc. p. c. CURTIS.
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sEPoRTERs.

WINCHEsTER's New ORDINANCES
Winchester has passed an ordinance
requiring transient merchants to pay
a license of $500 per month to do
business in that place, under a pen
atty of $25 to $50 for each day kept
open without the license being paid.
The ordinance provides that no IL
cense for less than 8 month can be
taken out. 1t has also passed BIZ
cycle ordinance, which makes tia PEN
atty to propel a bicycle or tricycle.
on the public streets without an
alarm bell, without 4 lamp after sun
set, or to race on the streets or to
ride at q speed greater than 6 miles
an hour. Coasting is also entirely
prohibited. The only protection BIZ
cyclists get is that persons throwing
out glass or tacks shall be fined.
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Three picnies nest 81. l-Union
Of three charches. at Iland Park,
July 18th 7. Nj. G, A., at Island
Park, July Both, and Mechanics
Band, as Pen Mar. Augu-t Isl.
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LOANS NEGOTIATED
and COLLECTIONS MADE.
Win give prompt attention to sill
business placed in their hand and
GUARANTEE SATISFACTION.
Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the use of in
any manner of certain paper purporting
to be promlsory note, dated at Hagers-
town, Nd, Aug. 1895, claimed to be sign
note was not delivered and is invalid.
THos. A. MARTIN.
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Fer Assessor.

AT the solicitation of many friends,
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the nomination for one of the Assessors
of Berkeley Comfy, subject to the action
of the Republican Nominating Convention.
I'd. j. WALPER SNYDER.
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For Justice OF the Peace.

We respectfully announce Thos. Z. By
ers as a candidate for Justice OF the Peace
for Martinsburg District, subject to the
decision of the proper Repu blican Conven-
ton, duly authorized to name said candi-
date. MANY VOTERS.
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! hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Sheriff of Berkeley County, sub
ject to the approval of the Republican
Nominating Convention.
W. ii. MCDONALD.
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Correspondingly low rates from
other stations.
For more detailed information ap.
ply TO nearest B. & o. Agent.
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We are authorized to announce MR..
WILLIAM M. BROWN as a candidate for the
Office of Clerk of the County Court, sub
ject to the action OF the Republican Nomi-
mating Convention.