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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

Farmers desiring to sell or rent prop
erty, or persons desiring to purchase or
rent property are invited to call and see
us. We have applicants now for good
limestone farms. Have you any for
sale?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

One farm of116a acres slate land with
in five miles of Martinsburg. Fair
building, good barn, orchard, well of
water near door, and creeks running
through it. Schools, churches and mills
convenient.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

Lot of 80 acres of land adjoining
Martinsburg, very valuable, suitable
for residence lots or a small farm for
trucking purposes. Good brick clay on
it, and it is desirable property for many
purposes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09
Sunshine

down stairs without clasping my hand
over my heart and resting. In fact, it
would almost take my breath away. suf-
fered so I did not care to live, yet had
much to live for. There is no pleasure in
life If deprived of health, for life becomes
a burden. Hoods Sarsaparilla does far
more than advertised. After taking one
bottle, il is sufficient to recommend
ITSELF" MRS. J. E. SMITH, Beloit, Iowa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

One of the finest residences in Mar
tinsburg. A large frame house. IA
rooms, good basement and excellent
attic. The rooms are all very large and
have closets. Good out buildings, large
yard and garden. This is great bar
gain.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

For Sale-One good farm, 172 acres
slate and sand land, stone house, 6
rooms, stable, corn house, hog house,
smoke house, chicken house, several
good springs, never failing stream in
every field, one spring in house. 100
acres cleared 81 acres in tirnhar.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09
~rvcuTTTp

Mrs. Allen, of Winchester, is Wis
ting Miss Minnie March.
Miss Essie Martin and brother
have returned from Washington.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

Miss Katie Hanna, of Baltimore
is visiting her parents at this place
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

Eleven fine Lots situated on extern
sion OF North Queen street These lots
are on the Main street, and are very de-
sirable both for dwelling and store
buildings.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

For Sale-One house, 6 rooms stable,
water and other improvements. Lot
No 10 corner of Virginia and Addition
streets, adjoining John E. Combs. This
is the chance of q life time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

For Sale.-One farm about $50
acres limestone land, good weather
boarded house, 6 rooms, stable, hen
house, corn crib, hog house and all
other necessary out buildings. Good
cistern water. timber sufficient for use
of farm. Vol fenced nearly all new.
Farm divided into 6 fields. A lane
runs straight between them and the
river. This is the n. E. corner of the
old Coissoa land and is very cheap.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

Mr.. John F. Wiley. formerly
cashier of the Merchants e. Farmers
Bank, Of this city, but now cashier
in one Of the banks of Durham, N.
c., is visiting his relatives in this
county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-05-09

Two story double brick dwelling. Can
be made into excellent store rooms.
Within square of best business places
OF city. A bargain in property.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
|rAn Infamous LIAR

BERLIN, Jan. 23.-In the reichstag
today DR.. Barth, a leader of the Radi,
cal Unionist party, asked Chancellor
Won Hohenlohe what had been done
with the resolution in favor of bimet,
allism that had been introduced dur
ing the last session of the reichstag.
The chancellor replied that he was not
vet able to make any statement to the
chamber concerning the resolution.
Barth then declared that the bimetalllc
agitation had been fometed outside OF
Germany adding that perhaps Ameri'
can gold had assisted the agitation.
Herr vo Kardof, the German champ.
on of bimetallism and leader of the
Agrarian party, challenged the pro,
duction of proof that any one OF the
German bimetallists had been paid to
represent American interests, and de-
clared that DR.. Barth was an Infamous
liar. DR.. Barth sprang from his seat
and holly declared that such a remark
was an infamy and an outrage on de,
bate. The president Of the chamber
called DR.. Barth to order, stating that
he had not heard the remark imputed
to Herr Won Kardof.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29

The executive committee was em.
powered to take such steps as may be
deemed advisable for the establish.
ment of an official organ of the asso
citation.
A permanent organization was
then effected with Mr.. Lane as presi.
dent; Robert D. Eckberyer of Hunts
vile, Ala, secretary; J. R. Goodwin
of Tennessee, treasurer; and the fol,
lowing executive committee.
Alabama-H. @. Reynolds.
Arkansas-J. w. Corcoran.
Georgia-W. a. Broughton.
Mississippi-Captain W. W. Stone.
Texas-E. s. Peters.
Ten nessee-Col II. D. Greer.
Louisiana-A. L. Maxwell.
North Carolina-Dr. J. 81. William
son. -..
President Lane was instructed to
appoint State president for Florida
and South Carolina.
After an address by Prof. Tate But
Ter of the Mississippi State Agricultu-
raj Col. .ege, the convention adjourned
sine die 30
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Improvement In Piano Building.

It is difficult to improve a really
Fine Piano, but it is sometimes done.
Those who have known and used the
old Reliable MATHUsHEK, which for
twenty-five years past has been a
favorite in Southern Homes, will
hardly believe that any great improve
ment could be made in such superior
instruments.
But, nevertheless, if they could see
the New Improved Mathushek. with
NEW SCALE, REFINED Tone. and SU-
PERB CASE DESIGNS they would be ut
terly surprised at the tremendous adj
vance made by these progressive max
erS.
Read Ludden 6 Bates new adver'
tisement in this issue and investigate
the merits of the MATHUsHEK before
you buy any other make. Write LUD-
DEN & BATES. They live at Savan-
nah, Ga.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Hard ON Horny.

CONWAY, Jan. 8.-Quite q myste-
rious robbery occurred here on the
night Of the 18th inst. The fact, was
kept quiet for q purpose, only a few of
the faithful ones" knowing it. The
safe OF the county treasurer of Horny
was opened and robbed of about 81, 500.
County Treasurer L. D. Long was in
his office during the day and says he
locked his safe, as is his custom, before
closing up for the night. Returning
on Tuesday morning, he found his
office door open and on further exam
ination discovered that his safe had
been opened and the amount as stated,
gone. The thief evidently must have
known the combination, and having
provided himself with key to the
Office, had no trouble in getting the
booty. This was surprise to us when
we heard the truth yesterday. 1t is
the first thing of tn kind that has
ever happened in our county and is to
be regretted. There is no clue to the
robbery. The treasurer, I presume,
has, some idea as to the robbery, but
has not told any one State.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Pianos for Winthrop.

There have been found necessary
several new pianos for the Winthrop
Normal and Industrial College at
Rock Hill. The officials charged
with the selection have purchased the
Mason e Hamlin instrument, through
the Ludden & Bates Southern Music
House, Savannah, Ga. The fane Of
the Mason 6 Hamlin is as we'll estab-
lished as is the reputation of Ludden
& oates for promptness and Fair deal
ing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
sonfh Carolina Contests.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Committee
on elections, No. 3, of the house, MIR.
Mccall of Massachusetts chairman,
today heard arguments in the contest
ed case of johnson against Stokes
from the Seventh South Carolina dis
trict. This concludes the hearing OF
the cases from this State, interest tc
which was added by the question OF
the constitutionality of the registra
ton law of the State being brought
in. ,Ehe committee is now ready to
finally consider the cases
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Supervisor of Registration,

Section 80. Before any municipal
election to be held in any incorporat-
ed city or town in the State, after the
general election of 1896 the municipal
supervisor shall furnish the managers
of election with one of the books of
registration for the city or precinct
thereof, which they shall return to the
supervisor within three days after the
election; and no elector shall be allow
ed to vote in any municipal election
whose name is not registered as here
in provided, or who does not produce
a municipal registration certificate at
the polls.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
A Loss to His State.

CHARLESTON, Jan, 23.-Ashby Stark
Farrow, a prominent and popular
young member of the Charleston bar,
died at his home late last night. Mr..
Farrow was born in Albemarle county,
Va, 33 years ago and graduated IN
law at the university of Virginia IN
1886. He was associated with the law
firm of Murphy, Farrow q Legare.
He leaves a young widow and one
child
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
A Terrible Accident.

HAMPTON, S. c., Jan. 17.--Seven
negroes, who were working on the
railroad being built by Stokes g. Ray
sor from Walterboro to Ehrhardts,
were killed last night by the falling in
of the roof of their mud covered shan
ty. They were found this morning
by some of the EMPLOYEES.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Relief,

with the use of Life for the Liver
and Kidneys, " is sure, in all cases OF
disordered liver or kidneys, and
their attendant ills, such as Bilious,
ness, Sick Headache, Want OF Appe'
tite, Aches in the Side and Back, etc:
It is the most successful and the most
satisfactory medicine, for its purpose,
in use. The trial of a single Is cents
bottle will convince the most skeptl'
| cal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
Untold Good.

There is no doubt about the fact
that the Kelley Institute of South
Carolina has done untold good in this
State. Those who have received its
benefits are loud in its praises and
they are living examples of the ef-
fciency of the treatment. The ter
rible curse of drink or opium can be
and is daily being cured right inCo:
lumbia, and broken down physical
and mental wrecks in four weeks re.
turn home sound in body and mind
as nature intended them to be. At the
institute one receives the kindest at
tentions and is made to feel perfectly
at home, and in few brief days he
once again has the joy Of realizing
that he is a man; that life which
seemed dreary and dark and almost
hopeless is worth the living and en-,
ioying as God intended it should be.
Anyone bound by either of these ac'
cursed habits can be quickly and per.
manently relieved beyond doubt.
All information as to terms and treat
ment may be obtained by addressing
the Kelley Institute. Columbia, S. c.
|-Reoistpr
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
DO you WANT AN OFFICE?

Inform alton as to How They Can Be OBJ.
tained. .- -.,--ss-
WAsH1NaEoN Jan. "a. Scarcitysot
money and the difflgulty that many
axpetience ID obtaining work that
Yields enough income to NEST their
everyday expenses, cause them to
write hundreds of useless letters to
their Congressman and Senators be-
seeching their aid in getting some
kind of government work-useless let
ters, because these positions are not
within the gift of Congressman and
Senators. These positions are under
what is called the Civil Service Com
mission. This commission holds from
two to three competitive examinations
annually in each State. Those who
successfully pass the examinations
(make grade of 70 per cent. on all
branches) are placed on an eligible
list in order of their grades. When a
department has need of new clerks it
makes a requisition on the commits
sion for the number and kind of clerks
wanted. The president of the COM
mission selects from the list of elig-
ibles those who are best qualified to
fill the positions. While exact quotas
or representation is not given to the
States in employing the governments
clerical force, yet due regard is given
in the selection of eligibles from those
States and Territories that have few
est in the governments service. All
persons who seek to obtain a govern
ment clerkship should apply to >the
president of the Civil Service Commis-
sion, whose duty it is to notify them
of the character of the examinations,
the requirements of applicants and the
time and place of holding such exam
nations. The present year, it would
seem, from an extract from circular
sent out by the commission, is an op-
perfume time for South Carolinians
to stand these examinations.
1.-THE share ofappointments received
by Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Della
ware. District of Columbia, Maryland.
Massachusetts,, Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wyo-
ming is at present excessive, and no
applications for any departmental ex-
aminations will be accepted from
legal residents thereof, unless there
is a failure to secure eligibles from
other States. ..-.....
"The following named States have
also received an excessive share of
appointments, but to a less extent
than those named above, and during
the first half of this year no appli-
cations for the clerk copyist, the
watchman or the messenger examina-
ton will be accepted from legal resi-
dents thereof: California, Connecti-
cut, Florida, Georgia, illinois, Indiana,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New
Hampshire, New York, North Caro-
lima, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington,
and West Virginia"
Examinations will be held during the
spring at Columbia, on April 6, and
at Charleston on April 8.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29
WITH A COMPLETE OUTFIT FOR
ONLY S1 go.

Delivered to your railroad depot,
all freight charges paid. Read this
description carefully. This splendid
Cooking Stove is No. 8; has four 8
inch pot holes; 16x16 inch oven; 18,
inch fire box, "a inches high; 21x25
inch top; nice smooth casting. I
have had this stove made for my
trade, after my own idea, combining
all the good points of all medium
priced stoves, and leaving out the
Objectionable features. .
Beyond all doubt the best No.. g.
Cooking Stove made, for the price.
Fitted with 2 pots, 2 pot covers, Q.
skellets, griddles, 3 baking pans,
| 8 joints of pipe, 1 elbow, 1 collar, 1
litter, scraper, ! cake polish, iron
tea kettle, / shovel. We want to
make customers and friends in every
part of. the South, for the purpose
of introducing our business to new,
people, and to renew our acquaint-
ance with old friends. /.
We will ship this splendid Cooking
Stove and the above described ware
to any depot, all freight charges
paid, for only $12.OO when the
cash comes with the order. This
stove is good one, well made, and
will give entire satisfaction. Our
illustrated catalogue of Furniture,
Stoves and Baby Carriages mailed
free. Address
L. r. .PADGETT
s46 BROAD STREET, AUGUSTA, GA.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29


or in other words, adjust the supply
to the demand; then the laws of com.
merce and competition will prevail
and prices will regulate themselves
equitably between the producer and
the consumer.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Lanes ad,
dress, committees were appointed on
permanent organization, credentials
and resolutions.
After addresses by A. s. Caldwell, 8
prominent planter of Louisiana, ano
Charles Scott of Mississippi, the con
vention took a recess until 3 p. m.
At the afternoon session the report
of the committee on resolutions wa:
unanimously adopted. It declear:
that the over production of cotton re-
duces the value of that commodity fal
below the cost of the making of it ant
continues thus:
"The Southern cotton growers art
masters of the situation. The crop o1
1895 being less than seven million
bales, renders it entirely feasible by 8
further and reasonable reduction o.
acreage during the present year tc
materially advance the value of cot
ton and thus insure safe and sub
stantial profit that cannot fail tc
bring increased prosperity to th'
South, not only as the immediate re
result of such profit, but Dy enhancing
the value of our lands and turning
hither the tide of immigration, mucf
needed for the development of th'
great natural resources of this favor
ed section"
The resolutions also urge the pro
duction of an abundant supply o
corn, hay, meat and other like com
nodities for home consumption.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-01-29

10 COLCOQ, only a low Ol L1o LulrIy-uVt
countries which had sent their samples
in 1862 again appeared, and these for
tae most part only to bear witness to
disappointment and failure.
The East India crop that in 1875
and 1876 amounted to ], 100000 bags,
amounted in 1894 to 100000. The
Egyption crop amounts now to about
the same it did then. Brazil has fallen
from four hundred and two thousand
down to one hundred thousand last
year, and sundries, that is to say, all
other countries, have fallen from two
hundred and twenty thousand to one
hundred thousand, and the entire
foreign production amounts to only
one million five hundred and seventy
five American bales; therefore wehave
little to fear from foreign countries.
By a reasonable curtailment of cot
ton acreage, and planting the same ir
home supply crops, it figures largely
both in reducing the cost of the pro
duction what cotton we might raise
in that we can raise bread and mea
very much cheaper than we can or
dinarily expect a merchant to supply
the same, taking the risk that he il
obliged to take in having cotton only
as a security, which is subjectto be- Gu
off by seasons, and if not curtailee
by seasons, subject to the greater un
certainty of being able get anything
for it, if seasons are propitious, and {
large production follows. On tht
other hand, decreasing the acreage i
an unfailing leverage in raising values
| The farmer who lays aside diversi
fed farming and devotes his labor ant
capital to the raising of cotton alone
becomes simply a speculator, ant
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21

guishable to the naked eye. Finding
that his eyes would not stand the strain
for more than a few hours at a time, he
adopted a systematic plan Of work For
three hours at a sitting he works two OF
three times a week. writing about 1000
words at each installment. He uses a
very fine steel pen and purplish ink and
does not prepare the surface Of the card
in any way, although he says ne could
economic space much easier If the post
al card were made Of calendered paper
At last accounts the postal card was
not more than half covered. and yet
8, 3Og words had been written on it.
Mr.. AIonnier feels certain that he viii
have over 16, 600 words on the card
when his work is completed, but he is
not worrying, for he IS already elated at
having wrested the championship away
from the wre1ched individual who could
only write z, 600 words on a card This
is not Mr.. Monnier's first performance
in this line, for he has often written
whole letters on the back Of a postage
stamp and once succeeded in placing
76S words On the gummed surface.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER
But They are Made as q Means 0
Convenience

Deeds were fled last evening for the
largest trasfer Of real estate made in
Shawnee county this year but it now
transpires that it was simply a round
about transfer and was probably not a
sale at all
The first deed recorded was for lots
A. 40 and 48 on Kansas avenue. The
property IS between Second and Third
The second was for the property upon
which the old bus barn on East sixth
street stands and the third was for lot
2l2 Kansas avenue which is between
Seventh and Eighth The considerations
named were respectively SIS 900. IS 600
and 5000. The trasfer was from Peter
Sells TO l. F. Safer At the same time
deeds were recorded retransferring the
property for the same consideration to
Mary Sells
No one il Topeka knew anything Of
the transfers and it is supposed they
were mad s-mplE Tor eonEanienca
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-10-21
NORTH TOPEKA.


All news items for the State Journal
should be left with the kimbau Print
ing company. S35 Kansas avenue.
Frank Paste Of 1Ieriden was in town
today
Mrs. Welsh Of 2ls Kious street is
very sick
see F. p Ewart for coal 1912 North
The Buffalo Bill show came in over
the Union Pacific
Tete Robbins Of Granville was in
town today on business
Charles Slower of 8Fenoken. was a
north side visitor today.
Mrs Hutchinson and Miss Jesse Mar
PIE are visiting in town today
Mr. and Mrs. A NJ Cross are the par
ents of son born Tuesday.
Ira Coburn returned yesterday from
Emporia- where ne spent Sunday.
The silver meeting last night at the
Seal school house was well attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strife and grand
daughter left yesterday for Cross. 0. T.
Ed Studer viii leave the first Of the
week for Mexico to spend his vacation
Mr.. and Mrs John Cromwell have
gone to housekeeping at s14 Jackson
street
visit with her parents in South Da-
kota
Prince. one Of the horses belonging
to the firm Of Davis & sheetz. died this
morning
Miss Carrie Cook. formerly of this
side, is now studying for the stage in
Chicago.
Mrs II H Dutton. who has been sick
for several weeks, is not improving as
rapidly as her friends would wish
"A number Of Indians from the Pot
tawatomie reservation came down this
morning to attend the Buffalo Biz
show.
On account Of not being able to Sc
cure the school house this evening there
viii be no silver meeting at Rochester
tonight
Mr. and Mrs. p T. Bates Of WaldecI.
and Miss Shields Of Marion. are visit
ing the family of Mr. Ringer on Jack
son street
The Ladies' Aid society of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church are making
arrangements to give a pumpkin pie
social IN the near future.
The Good Literature reading circle
viii meet at the home of c. c. Nichol-
son Wednesday evening Mrs. Nichol-
son viii read a paper on the Norman
Conquest