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Admitted the Facts,

Newspaper editors have to be
very careful in opening their columns
for statements. But aware that the
DR. Miles Medical Co. are RESPONSE
bic, we make room for the testimon-
ial from r. McDougsll, Auburn,
Ind, who for two years noticed q
stoppage or skipping Of the pulse,
his left side got SO tender he could
not lie on it, his heart futtered, he
was alarmed, went to different doc
tors, found no relief, but one bottle
of DR.. Miles New Heart Cure cured
him. The elegant book "New and
Startling Facts" free at A. NJ. Gil
bert's. It tells all about Heart and
Nervous Diseases and many wonder
full cures.
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Ouida.

Ouida, or Mile do La Rance as she is
known to her friends, can boast Of larger
sales for her novels than any living author,
Tor her work is as popular on the CONT
nent as at home. This is probably owing
to the fact that she is of half French and
half English parentage, and also because
the scenes of most Of her stories are laid in
foreign countries. She was born at Bury
st. Edmunds 81 years ago, but though
she has written some SO novels her hand
has lost none of its cunning. Ouida has
Tor many long years made her home In
Italy. Unlike most successful writers, she
believes in working under inspiration
only. She has no regular hours, and
sometimes six months will go by without
her taking up pen in her hand When
ever 1t is possible, she writes in the open
air, and she finds that she works far bet
ter IN tho very early morning than at any
other time.-London Standard.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
MOST PRECIOUS OF STONES.
Some Interesting Facts About the vaIu.
of Rubies.

Some Interesting Facts About the Value
of Rubies.
"To the question, Which is the most
valuable precious stoneg nine people out
of every ten at least will, without the
slightest hesitation, reply, The dia-
mond, said q dealer in gems to the
writer, thut the value of a good sized
diamond cannot approach that of ruby
OF the correct color and similar Dimensions.
The worth of small rubies-stones that
are of less than a carat-is if anything
rather less than that of diamonds of o like
description, but the rare occurrence of
large specimens of that dark carmine tint
which is looked upon as the sine qua non
Of q perfect ruby causes the value of these
gems to increase in a far greater proper
tion than in the case of diamonds. Rubies
weighing more than four carats are SO ex-
ceptional that when O perfect one of five
earats is brought to the market it will
command ten times as high O sum as a
diamond Of the same weight, while rubies
of six carats without crack or flaw and of
the proper color would in all probability
bring as high a price as 1000 per carat,
or 10 times as much as diamond Of like
size and faultlessness.
All over the east rubleS are regarded
with the greatest possible favor, and so it
has been from the earliest times of which
we have any record. The finest specimens
are found in Burma, and from time i'm
memorial it has been law of that coun-
try that all rubies of above certain size
are the property Of the king, whoever may
have been fortunate enough to find them.
1t is thought to this day there are con-
cealed in Burma among the treasures
which the British invasion caused to be
hidden away rubies of far greater size and
value than any which have up to now
been seen either in Europe or this country
"The law which gave fine rubies to the
ruler Of the land has undoubtedly caused
the destruction in modern times of many
magnificent specimens of this gem, for the
finders of larger stones than usual have,
whenever the opportunity was favorable,
broken them into fragments, each weigh
ing less than a carat, to insure themselves
the possession Of several rubies incompar-
ably less valuable, it is true, than the
original in which they were once united,
but still their own instead of the kings %
Washington Star
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Tads in Medicine.

There are fads in medicine IS in
everything else and "new thing
frequently sells for a short time
simply because it is new. But in
medicine, as in nothing else, the
people demand and will be satisfied
only with positive, absolute merit
The fact that Hoods Sarsaparilla
has stood its ground against all
competition, and its sales have never
wavered but have remained steadily
at the top, demonstrates beyond
any doubt, the intrinsic virtues of
this medicine. The new things
have come and gone but Hoods
SarsaparilIa rests upon the solid
foundation of absolute merit and It's
sales continue to be the largest in
the world.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

The full intensity of living is
reached only by the perfectly
healthy. Sickness discounts the
capacity for enjoyment. / his body
is all out Of order and rundown, he
will not be able to enjoy anything,
no matter how full of enjoyment il
may be for other people. II he is
just little bit out of order, if be
dis not sick, but doesn't feel just
right" he will only be able to enjoy
things in a half-hearted sort of way,
The nearer he is to being perfectly
we'll, the nearer will his capacity fol
enjoyment be perfect. Ii this con.
dition doesn't exist, something
ought to he done. That means
nine cases in ten the use of DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
1t works directly en- the digestive
organs, and on the blood and
through these on every tissue of the
body. It makes the appetite good
digestion and nutrition perfect and
supplies rich, red blood 10 all the
tissues, building up solid, healthful
flesh.
Send 81 cents in one-cent stamps
to Worlds Dispensary Medical As
sociatios, Buffalo, N. Y, and re-
ceiye DR.. Pierce's zoos page "Com-
mon Sense Medical Adviser pro.
fusely Illustrated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

I'm sorry you have such Sc.
we're case of hay fever,'' said a
Pittsburgher to an Allegheny friend.
"Oh, it has its compensations, Pre-
piled the sufferer, who is philos,
opher.
"Indeed ~
eyes, | can't smell that cigarette
you are smoking"
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THE WEDDING RENC.
Death Turks iii every place In this vale
et tears. There IS no happiness, no Joy, no

Is death il the embrace Of 1--we, and the
first touch Of baby-iugere is sicce ded by
the chilly grasp of the gti1n destroyer
II wives and mothers would only resort
70 TIE right remedy when they suffer from
weakness and disease Of the delicate and
important feminine organs that are babys
threshold to life, there would be fewer llus-
bands bereft, and fewer homes saddencd
by al infants loss. DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription makes the feu;inine organs
strong, healthy ard vigorous II fits for
wifehood and motherhood. 1t banishes the
maladies of the period of suspense, and
makes baby's entry 70 the world easy and
comparatively painless. An honest drug
gist will not try to induce a customer to
take an inferior substitute for this great
remedy, for the sake of extra profit.
Mrs. seagie was a great sufferer from com
bination Of female diseases, a few years ago. from
which she has been entirely cured by the use of
A Seaele, Esq, Of Box 100, Wytheville, Va. She
is thoroughly convinced that there is no inedi-
clue on earth equal 10 the Favorite Prescription
and she doesn't hesitate to say so. She has rec
commended it to her lady friends aud in all cases,
where it has been given fair trial. it has given
entire satissactioRn
Ii cases of constipation and torpid liver,
no remedy is equal to DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets They regulate and invigorate the
stomach, liver and bowels. They never fail.
One little Pellet is gentle laxative and
two mild cathartic. They never grippe.
An honest dealer will not urge substitute
upon you.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
Deserving Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens
that for years we have been selling
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric
Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or that
have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate 10 guar
antee them every time, and we stand
ready TO refund the purchase price,
if satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on
their merits. L. G.. Matthaei, Drug
gist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

"No," said Mrs. Hashcroft, 81 do not
attempt to make my boarding house a
home for my young men. They said they
would rather feel that they were at their
own club. So I run it on that principle.
And when I adopted the plan Mr.. Nudge
teft.'
Didn't suit him?''
He was well enough suited with every
thing except the custom adopted of post
ing the names of delinquents. '-Indianap-
oils Journal
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

Some Russian travellers in Tibet describe
tho wonderful storms Of dust that occur In
Kashgaria near the foot Of the Kuen-Lun
mountains. The dust in the air is some
times SO dense that complete darkness pre-
walls. Occasionally rain falls during such
q storm, but the raindrops eyaporate dur.
ing their descent and the dust carried
with them falls in Jumps Entire forests
Of poplar trees are buried in dust hillocks
20 feet high. These deposits of dust are
afterward moved on by the wind, but the
trees that have been buried die, even after
their Gisinterment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

"Here is another joke about DIR.
Talmage's mouth. / wonder If it is
really as large as they say n asked
Mrs. Chaffie.
"Largel Why it's SO big that be
eats pie with the fork of the road ]"
replied Mr.. Chaffie.-New York
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
Mothers Save the Babies.

Summer 5eplaint, dysentery and
d'afrhoea ! many babies to the
grave. ] iiyrs, take warning and use.
in time q. John w. Bulls Baby Syrup
toFegulato The bowels andallay inflain-
nation. we have used Or. Bulls
Baby Syrup Tor thirteen years with tie
best result. We would rs soon be
without -four or sugar in the house as
This remedy. A. N. Burgess, Grove,
Chic" Ask your dealer for DR.. John
w. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price 25 cts.
For sale by Nj. A. snodgrass, 70 n. Queer
street.
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What is

eas.ra is DIR. sameI Pitchers prescription for TT
and Children. It contains neither Opium, Nor
other Narcotic substance It is harmless sts,il ate
Paregoric, Drops. Soothing syTups, and Castor Oil
Ii is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Castoria destroys Worms and aiays
feverishness. Castera vomiting Sour Curd.
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. CastOria relieves
teething troubles constipation and nafulency
Casteria assmiiatcs the food regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural Sleep CASE
toria Is the Chdrens the Mothers Friend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

Snodgrass-I went to consult the
divine healer about my rheumatism.
Snivley-With what result?
Snodgrass--I did not ste him.
The attendant told me that the di-
vine healer had been sick in bad for
several days.-New York World.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
An Angiornaniac Bird.

"Can that parrot talk Englishs" asked
the shopper.
He just cam" said the dealer, with
much enthusiasm. "He WON'T talk Unit
ed States at all. When you ask him If
Folly wants cracker, he answers, Polly
wants biscuit. '--Cincinnati Enquirer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
eaving Their Lives.

81 guess, after all, that CLIPPER did right
in his play to have so many people die off
in the second act.'
"Why sop
so that most of the company could
escape the fury of the audience. Detroit
Free Press
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

A physiological writer asserts that up to
Goa youth needs nine hours of sleep and an
adult should have eight or nine. The neg
lect Of this rule results in exhaustion, ex-
citability and physical and intellectual dis
orders
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We LEADt...,.


The trade in fsrniture. There
isn't much need for our saying this,
for everybody knows it. Why do
we lead 7 Because we sell elegant.
artistic and durable goods, at prices
that cause economy itself to wonder.
Our larger sales enable US to do
this. Dealers cannot compete with
us. Bad for other dealers, we know
but it is law Of trade. Some one
must lead. Better call. Let our
goods and furniture convince you Of
this. JOHN A. WHEN,
FURNITURE AND CARPETS,
10 North Q1een Street,
l,2z 9l,tf Martinsburg. W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

Now is the time to purify your
blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the best medicine for the purpose
Thousands Of great cures prove that
it is the One True Blood Purifier.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

Dews are less abundant on islands than
on ships in inidocean. Seamen can there
lore tell when they are nearing land by
reason OF the DmaEer deposit of dew on the
vessel.
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FRAZER AXLE
' 81 4 '. 4 &C.; ;'' GREASE


Act on new princifle-regulat-
ing the liver, stomach al bowels
through the nerves. A new dis
covery. DR.. Miles Pills speedily
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid
liver, piles, constipation. Unequal
ed for men, women children SMALL
est, mildest, suFestf so doses, os
cts. Samples free at A, M. Gilbert'a
Drug Store. Jan is ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

A few years more will put US all in the
dust, and then it will be Of more impor-
lance 20 ME to have governed myself than
to have governed the state.-John Jay,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

EaOoD's Sarsaparilla has over and
- over again proved by its cures.
when all other preparations failed, that
It is the One True BLOOD Purifier.
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II am 50 glad to know you, Mrs.
de Cycle. Maize has spoken of you
SO often. Oh, excuse me, do you
ride wheel 7"
"Of course / do, Mrs. Van Gear.
What a funny question
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

A poor sermon following a good
one acts like damp air on an cleo
trical machine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

aCastoria is an excellent medicine for chill
drsn. Mothers have repeatedly told aae Of its
good effect upon their children
Da. G. @. OsGooD,
lowell. Mass
aCastoria Is the Lest remedy for children =
which am acquainted I horc the day is ret
far distant when mothers willcoasider thereai
interest of their children. anil use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostrurns which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other htlrtfld
agents down their Threats, thereby seadIng
them to premature graves"
DE-. J. T. KNCHEIoE,
Conway, AIk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

The BEST SALyE ii, Inc n.rlJ for cuts.
sores, letter, ehapped hands, Chiiblains
congestion, truptions, and it positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anfeed TO give satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box, at L. @.
Matthaei's drug store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

HOOPS Pills are the iavorite
family cathartic and liver medicine.
Price 25c.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
ELY BROTHERS,

Sc Warren St., New York City.
I suffered from catarrh of the
worst kind ever since q boy, and I
never hoped for cure, but Ely's
Cream Balm seems to do even that.
Many acquaintances have used it
with excellent results.-Oscar Os-
trum. As Warren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
Castoria.

ssCsssoria is sowell adapted to children that
recommend it as superior soany prescription
known tc me-"
q. &. Archer, N. D.,
III So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. 7.
sour physicians in tho childrsn's depart
iaent have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although We only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products. yet we are free to confess that the
merits CT o.astoris has Won look with
favor upon it"
UNITED HOSPITAL ARD DsPKHsAR7,
Boston. Haas.
ALIEN G. SslTa, Pres.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

GREAT SALES prove the great
~pa merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Hoods Sarsaparilla sells because it
accomplishes CIR EAT CURES.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09
TUFTS Pills
rllre All
Liver Ills.

A Strong Fertilization.
Fortify the body against disease
by TUFTS Liver Pills, an abso-
late curcfor sick headache. dys-
pepsia, sour stomach, malaria,
constipation, jaundicc, bilious
ness and all kindred troubles.
"The Fly=YVheel Of Life +"
DR.. Tut; Your Liver Pills are
the fly-whccloflifc. Ishall ever
be grateful for the accident that
broughttaemtomy noticc. Ifcel
as if / had a new lease Of life.
!, airleigh, Platte Cannon, Col.
Tutttt's Liver Pills
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

Who can fail to take advantage OF
this offer. Send 10 cents to Us for
q generous trial size or ask your
druggist. Ask for Ely's Cream
Balm, the most positive ca.arrh
cure. Full size so cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-10-09

The Certaar Company n Murray Street. Neu York City
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-09

~ FWFtI IIILVIitIIL OF ITlt
United States Mint, Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-09
FOR WOOD.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board Of Commissioners for care of
the Insane, at Carson City. Nevada. I'D to
June 9th, 1897, at l o'clock p. m. for furn-
lshlng Five hundred cords of woods de-
livered in Reno Nevada for use at the
Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases,
the quality to be good limb and split pine
wood. Such wood to lie delivered at such
tunes II IN such quantities as may be
required by the Superintendent of the
Hospital.
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all bids.
Envelopes enclosing bid should be
marked proposals for wood.
BY order of the Board:
W. r. DAVIS, Clerk.
Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-09

The extraordinary numbrr Of "Tn
Let slacards On houses in New YOY,
and Chicago is worrying The Eas IA
people a good deal. The Springfield
Republican, comparing th- East and
West, SAYS: "The depression fell nm
on tie far West earliest, and thew are
getting over it," That is a mistake
The West tas most resource, that is.
the mining West. but me depression
is sore, and all the harder to bear
when one thinks that a little sensi BE
LEGISLATION would make "A trarsforma-
ton before a month conld pass.
There is still a prof. ability th at
Dnrfant will be hung next FRIDAY.
Warden Hale is waiting for instruc-
tions from the Attorney General Fitz-
gerald
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-09
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.

Mint of the United States, Carson Civ.
Nevada, May 25th, 1897. Sealed proposals
Will be received by the undersigned until
l2o'clock noon, on the Dist day of june
1877, for furnishing such supplies as NAV
be required by this Mint during the
twelve months ending june 80. 1898. en-
braclig acid and other chemicals, wood
charcoal, salt. boraX, soda, oils. cruciblcs.
covers, stlrrers, h~uck-gloves, cotton cloth,
dry-gnods, blankets, hardware and other
necessary supplies. Schedules in blank
forms Tor proposals, with information as
TO the quantities of each article that VIII
probably be required; viii be furnished
on application. Proposals will I've con
sldertd seierately on each article. and
VIII be accepted in whole or in part: the
right to reject any or all proposals being
reserved. acquisitions will he made on
the parties whose bids may be accepted.
ana the articles must be furnished with
out delay. Proposals to receive cOnSid-
atl"n must be accompanied by a sutfi-
tielit pon0, with one or more suriticS.
ana by samples, or such description of
the articles AS will clearly designate the
KIND and quality. Proposals should be
addressed to the undersigned and en-
closed with a copy of the advertisement in
a sealed envelope. endorsed. "Pr0posals
for Supplies.' The bids will be opened
and registered at the hour named, in the
presence of bidders, and the officers of
the Mint.
j. w. ADAMS.
Supcrintedent of the
United States Mint, Carson City, Nevada.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-06-09
Esiray Notice.

A bay horse came to ranch the 25th
OF December, with brand on left shoulder.
Owner ,.r have same'by paving charges
and proving property.
Mrs. E BRYAN,
WaShoe Valley.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-01
TlG Zeal
Estate TO Buy!

Dwelling on corner lot on Salem ave-
me; rooms. very desirable location:
price $1,000; $500 cash, balance $l3 per
month.
Very nice cottage on corner lot in West
Roanoke, 500: $50 cash, balance IS per
month.
large S.room dwelling near Hotel Koa-
noke IN most desirable location. Price
- ,OoO $500 cash, balance $lS per month
Large dwelling property, 20 rooms now
renting Tor SIS pc" month. Price 81 $50;
T'oo cash, balance Sl2 per month
stop .rentin@ and buy this propcrty
Dwelling, rooms, on Seventh .avenuc
near Jefferson street, all convenicnces,
now renting for SOP. 30 per month. Price
-, 90; 500 cash, balance $25 per month.
The most desirable lots on Center and
l.oudon avenues II. w, in rear of West
End roundhouse 50Ni30 feet euch. Price
Sl'1; Sd, cash, balance 81 per month
An entire block rs of the most desirable
lots in Mcirose. l00N320 feet Price ST..
600
Two lots On Elm avenue $. w.. Lewis
addition, lO0Nl30 feet. Price 1925.
One Of the most desirable lots on Taze-
we'll street. near the cemetery Price
500
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1897-01-01
NOTICE.

Internal Revenue Service, Sixth District
of Virginia, Deputy Collectors Office,
Wytheville, Va, Dec. 5, 1896.
By virtue of Il distraint warrant to me
issued on November 8, 1896, by w. II.
Fowle, acting collector of said district, to
satisfy IA claim of $ljl.40 for taxes and
deficiencies, together with all penalties,
interests and costs. against Peters & Nc
Pherson. of Cave SPRING Roanoke
county. | will offer for sale by way of
public auction for cash, to the highest
bidder, on the 15T DAY OF JANU-
AIRY, 1897, on the distillery premises of
the said Peters & Mcpherson, near Cave
Spring. n said county, 20 packages,
about 200 gallons, OF whiskey,or so much
of said whskey as will satisfy the said
claim. In the event after appropriating
enough OF the proceeds of this sale for
taxes on said whisky, that the said
whiskey fails to sell for enough to satisfy
this said claim, will Mt the same time,
and at the same place, and in the same
manner, sell the said distllery premises,
situated near Cave Spring, IL being the
same premises last used by the said
Peters {; Mcpherson rs grain distillery.
r. u. JOHNSON,
Deputy Collector, Wytheville, Va.