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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

A LARGE NUMBER WILL LIKELY
FIND GRAvEs.-Edward Marsden, a
native Alaskan Indian, who is also a
missionary, is at Youngstown, Ohio,
and has received letters from friends
and relatives near the Klondike
gold fields, telling of the great sui.
terings and hardships that are daily
overtaking hundreds of people who
have already reached the gold fields,
or are on their way from the coast.
The letters state that hordes of peo-
pie have arrived there and others
are on the way who are lily equip
ped to be in such a country at all.
Mr.. Marsden said that the writer OF
every letter he had received wrote
sadly of the prospects and predicted
that thousands of unknown graves
would be filed before spring, unless
something is done at once to get to
the interior enormous supplies of
provisions and clothing and other
things, to which the people of the
United States have been accustom-
ed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

THE LUCIoUs WATERMELoN.--The
watermelon season is now fairly on.
Eating watermelons is an art, learn
ed only by experience. As dessert
it is not a success. 1t falls too
heavy on a dinner. Like pretty
girl, it is best by itself; it loses
half of its charm by being in
crowd. The melon should be cold !;
should be ripe; its flesh should
blush like a graduate; its heart
should glow like sun-kissed cloud
at the close of day, and its tempera.
ture should be as chilly as the
smiles of some of Martinsburg's fair
maids. When you get such treas
ure do not bother with other food.
Open it, gaze on it, bury your face
in its sweetness and let your appre-
citation run roit. Such a treat all
can enjoy as they are selling at five
cents piece at the present time.
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CHARLES TOWN NOTES
From the Free Press:

From the Free Press:
Miss Abbie Harley, of Martins.
burg, has been spending her vaca-
ton with Mrs. A. D. Barr.
Miss Amelia Diehl returned from
visit to Martinsburg last week, &C.
companied by Miss Bessie Deck.
Mr.. John Myers, a worthy farmer
Of the southern section of the coun-
ty, died on Sunday, August 29tb,
aged Is years, 6 months and rs
days.
Mr.. Joseph l.. Walper, of Shen,
andoah Junction. threshed from 4S
acres, | 1926 bushels of wheat. Mr..
Walper is one of the enterprising
and thrifty farmers of the county.
Mr.. George W. Clipp, residing
near Halltown, had two horses kill.
ed by lightning Wednesday night.
Loss covered in lightning clause OF
insurance policy with Washington
& Alexander,aud same promptly ad.
justed.
Saturday morning about 2 o'clock
three burglars undertook to break
into the residence of Mr.. W. Gear.
rell. They were seen at the front
door by him and were frightened
away. A jimmy was found on his
porch Saturday morning.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

DEATH OF Mrs. MARY ALBURrIs.-
Mrs. Mary Alburtis, an estimable lady
of this city, died on Friday night
last at her home on Water street,
after long illness of complication
of diseases. She was aged about
seventy-two years, and was the wild
ow OF Capt. Ephriam Alburtis, who
fought in the Mexican and Civil
Wars. Seven children survive her
MIR. James II. Alburtis, of Washing
ton, D. c., Mrs. John Mattingly,
Mrs. George E. Showers, Mrs. j.
Moler Porter6eld, of Texas, and
Misses Jane, Eva and Rose Lee.
The deceased was for many years a
consistent member of the Trinity
Episcopal Church of this city. The
funeral took place from the resi-
dence on Monday evening at 5
O'Clock, Rev. j. P. Tyler officiating
in the absence of the pastor, Rev.
Henry Thomas.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

DELEGATES ELEcTED.-The Win.
chester District Conference of the
Baltimore Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, South which
has been IN session during the past
few days at Strasburg, closed Sun
day night. The conference was the
most successful that has been held
in this district for several years.
The following delegates were elect
ed to the annual conference, which
will be held next March at Hinton,
w. Va: Judge E. D. Newman,
Woodstock; DR.. Brown, Strasburg
Frank Weaver, Cedarville, and
Adrian G. Nadenbousch, Martins
burg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

MURDER WILL OUT.-A dispatch
from Charleston says; Several
months ago Christopher Slack, a
notorious thief, was arrested and
sent to the penitentiary from that
city for five years for burglary. A
few days ago he confessed to War.
den Hawk that two years ago, he,
Elijah Keffer, his own sister, Emma
Slack, his wife and four others were
on their way home from Clay Court
House to Clendinin, in that county,
and when near home they overlook
John Wiseman, a peddler, and kill
ed him for his money. They got
$85, and that night they burned his
body where he WAS murdered on
the river bank. Warrants have been
sworn out for the other members OF
the gang and officers are now after
them. Slack confessed, as he fear.
ed that the murder would be given
away and he would hang. He hopes
to get life term, as he was the first
to inform.
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God S
SarsapariIla
Almost to the exclusion of all others. Try 1T.
Prepared only by C. /. Hood s. Co., Lowell Mass.
:, -.,, are the only pills to take
HOODS Pills with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
MIDDLEWAY JOTTIEGs.

Rev. Hubbard is very sick.
Mrs. Packet, an aged lady, died
August 25.
Hog cholera is still raging in this
community.
Mrs. Geo.F. Anderson and daugh-
ter, RACHEL, have been very sick.
The NJ. P. Picnic was held on the
Opequon, Saturday, August 28th.
The farmers have smiling face
wheat is worth a GOLD DOLLAR
per bushel.
Morgan's Grove Fair had great
attractions for the people of this
community.
R. G. Anderson, of this place, paid
q flying visit to Washington, D. c.,
last Tuesday.
Messrs. A. B. Anderson and Geo.
F. Foulk spent q portion of last
week in Baltimore.
Mrs. Mason Bowers, of this yicin-
ity, lett here last Thursday to visit
friends in Columbus, Kansas.
Mr.. A. T. Lloyd, wife and daugh.
ter, spent several days last week
with DR.. Locke, at Woodstock, Va.
Mr.. Essen, Of Philadelphia, has
been in this place for the last three
weeks replating silverware. The
replated ware is good and substan-
tial at nominal price. We learn
Mr.. Essen win leave here in the near
future, and temporarily locate him
self in Martinsburg.
ATDmA
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

A HORRIBLE DEATH.-A horrible
and sickening accident occurred
Wednesday morning at Needs saw
mill, at Spencer, this state which re-
suited in the death Of Edward
Youkins. The unfortunate man
had charge of the cutoff saw which
was swung back by means of pull
ley. About half-past seven as be
was about to change the adjustment
and while he was standing directly
in front of the rapidly revolving
saw the pulley rope broke which
caused the saw 10 spring forward,
striking him across the back. His
body was cut in the most sickening
manner, the saw cutting him in two,
only small portion of flesh hold
ing the two parts together and his
intestines were almost all torn out.
He died instantly.
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EILLLAMS GROVE MEETING

The annual gathering, or as some
call it, the Tri-State Picnic, now
just ended, was unusually successful
in point of attendance. The num-
Der was much greater. 1t is said
that over 100000 persons attended.
The cottages were all filed, and all
the tents were occupied, and it is
said that the management will erect
additional cottages in readiness for
the next gathering. The general
accommodations were ample, and
the display of agricultural imple-
ments, including the latest inven-
tions as we'll as all things pertaining
to husbandry we're largely in excess
of any former exhibits. Exhibitors,
patrons and friends mingled togeth-
er in pleasant intercourse, and all
enjoyed the outing on these beauti-
full grounds.
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Notice to Taxpayers.

ALL TAXPAYERS arc hereby
notified that as required by law, /,
or one of my Deputies will attend at
each voting place in each District in
Berkeley county, for the purpose of
receiving taxes in each District,
and that pursuant to law, discount
of D per cent. will be allowed on all
taxes for 1897 when paid. The fol.
lowing are the places and dates of
attendance
Hedgesville, October IL.
Gerardstown, October /.
Tomahawk, October 4.
Swan Pond, October 5.
Marlowe, October 4, Emmerson 8
store.
Vanclevesville, October I.
DarkesviIle, October 6.
Allensyille, October IA.
Shanghai, October 6.
Ridgeway's store. October 20.
Ridenour's, October %.
Falling Waters, Oct. 8, Stehle's
store.
Bunker Hill, October 5.
Martinsburg, October 25.
]. II. SMITH,
Sheriff OF Berkeley County, W. Va.
Sept. l. 1897. 9-4-4t.
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SHEPHERDsTOWN NOTES.
From the Mdependent

ANA tAS 4ttAC PCHAOHt
Mr.. Walter Linghamfelter, of
Hedgesville, is visiting his sister,
Mrs. Martha Folk, near here.
We received call on Friday last
from Mr.. w. S. Lemen, who was
representing Turner's Business Col
lege, at Martinsburg.
Miss Lola Licklider and Mrs.
Anna jackson, of Roanoke, Va,
are visiting the family of Mr.. Thos.
Hoffman, in this place.
Miss jamie Boyd, of Martinsburg,
and Miss Mcdonald, of Berryville,
are visiting the family of Mr.. B. F.
Harrison, in this place.
The Free Baptist Church, (col-
ored), of this place, will hold their
annual campmeeting at Shenandoah
Junction next Sunday and continue
until September 18th.
While q gang of hands were
threshing wheat on the farm Of Rev.
E. L. Wilson, near Kabletown, this
county Saturday afternoon, sparks
caught to the stacks and burned up
over 800 bushels of wheat.
Shepherd College State Normal
School will begin the session for 81
SO, Monday, September 9th, 1897.
Examinations, Monday, September
9Th. Those wishing to enter should
be present at that time. Opening
exercises begin at o. m.
A very delightful fishing party
was given at Dam No. on Wednes-
day last by the Misses Evelyn and
Inez Miller, of Martinsburg in honor
Of their guests, Misses Leila and
Mamie Rush, Of Piedmont, w. Va. /;
Miss North, of Martinsburg, and
Mr.. Mark, Of Washington.
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S1fILES.

"That delicate forest flower, with
looks so like a smile"
So Bryant paints the charm Of the
spring-anemone, and compliments
alike the flower and the smile by his
poet fancy. The frail little blossom
coming silent and as unforeseen as q
dream, and breathing out its bit OF
life almost as soon, has no analogy
daintier fitting than that CLEAN from
the heart, swift TO come and linger-
ing but an instant softer, shyer
than laugh, and infinitely dearer.
1t is as if an angel had rueffld the
deep waters Of the soul. They catch
the sunlight for a moment and glis.
ten with rare light.
But, as the spring-howers-sug-
gestions almost, rather than real
ties-are the hardest to initiate in
silk and sunshine, hanging stiff and
chsrmless from the hat brim of even
a rosy cherub, so the smile that is
not real heart answer is the most
chilling of forced expressions.
Eyes may lie, be they large and
dark as Hetty Sorrel's; voices may
cling and caress like deeeittul fingers
but a smile must be sincere or be.
tray itself.
This free, frank, up.leaping smile
is the birth gift Of youth. Middle.
age often wipes out facial respon.
siVeness; old.age pencils lines that
go the wrong way for smiling.
What is sweeter than the first
sweetness of the lips that delight.
as we bend over the baby 'smilins
in its sleep 2" And when the sweet.
ness spreads to cheek curves and to
clear young eyes, is there face toe
plain to be illuminated +?
But some old men smile we'll. One
never forgets the genial brightness
that cheers from Joe Jefferson's be.
loved face, or the serene and placid
glow that Gains in Bishop Vincents
Happy the man (and happier his
friends) who lives TO show the smilt
of youth wreathed by the white hairs
of old age, an April flower looking
toward us from the.snows Of March
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

PROTECT Your INTERESTS Every
body interested in the protection of
our fish and game should keep a
lookout for violaters of the law.
We now have Fish and Game
Warden in West Virginia, and some
day soon will have a regular State
Fish and Game Commissioner, and
then our forests and streams will be
stocked with all kinds of game and
fish, and will be closely looked after
by the Commissioner. Let every
one take an interest in this matter
and protect our game ard fish; else
in few years they will be exter-
minated,
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WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowl-
edge so often. expressed that DR..
Kilmer's Swamp. Root, the great
kidney remedy, fulflls every wish in
relieving pain in the back, kidneys,
liver, bladder and every part of the
urinary passages 1t corrects ina
bility to hold urine and scalding
pain in passing it, or bad effects fol-
lowing use of liquors, wine or beer,
and overcomes that unpleasant nee
essity of being compelled to get up
many times during the night to uri-
nate. The mild and the extraordi-
nary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for
its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressing cases. If You need medi-
cine you should have the best. Sold
by druggists price fifty cents and
one dollar. For sample bottle and
pamphlet, both sent free by mail,
mention INDEPENDENT and send your
full post-oflice address to DR.. Kill
mer & Co., BinghamLon, N. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

WAYNEsBoRo CENTENNrAL.-This
week witnessed the Centennial Cele.
bration of Waynesboro, Pa, and
that town should feel proud of the
manner in which the extensively
prepared and elaborate program was
carried out. Sunday was the open
ing of the fete, historical sermons
being preached IN all churches at 10
m. Monday evening band con-
cert and a chorus of 200 voices en-
lived the occasion. Tuesday was
Odd Fellows Day and thousands of
members Of this order assembled
and had parade, and a session of
grand lodge convened. On Wed.
nesdsy the Centennial was in full
blast, the grand civic parade taking
place, 10 which forty or fifty fire
companies, large number of fra
ternal and secret societies, brass
bands, drum corps, ETC., we're in
line. On Thursday the hook and
ladder and reel contests took place,
and at night magnificent fire works
closed the festivities. On Wednesday
our Fire Company and drum corps
went over to take part in the parade
and reel races. They made fine
appearance, especially the drum
corps in their new uniforms. The
prize for the reel race was carried
of by Hagerstown company, the
time being 80 seconds, our boys be-
ing 3 seconds behind them. Well,
they did not win, but they made q
good showing, and should be salts
fed. The decorations of the place
we're simpl immense, and Waynes-
boro witness d an event which will
live in tae memory of her people
for wears
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04
Acute Catarrh Cured with Two
Bottles.

Mr.. John Davis, Broadway, Frost
burg, Allegany county, Nd, writes
/ have tried Parker & Shea's Catarrh
Cure for nasal catarrh and can truth
fully say that it is the best remedy
that / have ever used for catarrh.
Two bottles cured me when / was
scarcely able to breathe. / heartily
recommend it to all who have ten.
dency to catarrh. For sale by L
G.. Matthaei, Queen street.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

His OCCUPATION GoNE.-The pro-
fessional agitator, who was so con.
spicuous year ago, is surprised to
find that his influence over the PEG
pie is on the wane. Last year he
had attentive audiences wherever he
went, and when he prated of hard
times and the great destruction that
had come to this community, be-
cause OF "the blow that had been
dealt TO silver,' his remarks were
heard attentively, and applauded to
the echo. But it is different now.
The voice of the agitator is drowned
by the hum of business, and when
he takes his walks abroad he finds
that people are too busy to listen to
him. 1t will he surprising to see
how efectually these fellows will
all retire when business fully wakes
up in the fall. The agitator is
peculiarly q creature of hard times.
He can't stop prosperity.-Rich.
nlOnd Times.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

The farmers have been holding a
conference at st. Paul, MIMI, and
have been deyoting their attention
to various questions, among them
the oft advocated theory that the
government should own all railroads.
This they claim to be unwise and
improper, and declare against it.
Possibly they are correct, and in any
event should an emergency require
the government to take charge of a
railroad for national purposes, one
or more would soon be under con-
troll.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

SPECIAL TERM OF CoURT.-At the
specia, term of the Circuit Court
over which Col. f. W. Brown, OF
Charles Town, presided as special
Judge, Wednesday afternoon, only
one item Of business was taken up.
A decree was entered authorizing
p. r. Harrison, Receiver of the Au-
burn Wagon Company to renew the
lease with the company represented
hy Mr.. Leroy Myers for twelve
months. This lease however is not
to interfere with the sale of the
property. The regular term of
court will begin on Monday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

APPOINTMENTS IN THE w. VA. N.
G-Brigadier- General SpiIlman has
appointed DR.. w. L. Benshaw, oil
this city, DR.. Q. I. Kalbaugh, oil
Piedmont, and Dr.. Charles I. Mes
bit, Of Huntington, assistant sur
geons in the State National Guard,
the first two named ranking as first
lieutenaats. We congratulate Mayor
Hensfaw on his appointment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

The Court of Appeals OF West
Virginia is in session at Charles
Town. The case Of Col. Eastman,
charged with the killing Of Frank
Thompson, was before the court by
way of habeaS corpus, as was also
the rule, asking prohibition against
Circuit Judge Holt, to prevent him
from trying the case. At the time
OF going to press we have not heard
of the action of the court.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

SENATOR CAMDEN's SPECIAL TRAIN
WREoKED.-A special from Wheel
ing says that ex-senator Camd 8
special train ran into the rear of a
freight, which was taking water last
Thursday, at Erbacon, on the West
Virginia and Pittsburg Railway.
Many freight cars were smashed.
Fireman Clarence Peck was killed.
Engineer Frank Smith suffered a
crushed leg and other injuries, but
will recover. Ex-senator Camden
was painfully, but not dangerously
bruised. He was on his way to at
tend the trial of the strikers in Judge
COTS court, at Clatksburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

NATIONAL ENcAMpMENT.-The B
& o. r. r. announces reduced rates
from all points on its line east oil
the Ohio River for the National
Encampment Of the Union Veteran
Legion, at Columbus, Ohio, Septem
Der 22d and 23d. The tickets will
be sold for all trains September 10th
to 21st, valid for return until Sep,
TENDER 9th. Through trains run
direct to Columbus, carrying Pull
man sleeping cars. For further in
formation, call on or address near.
est B. & O. Agent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

President Mckinley is still enjoy
ing his vacation in and about his
Chic home. He attends weddings
as well as other affairs, and
went to the marriage of the only
daughter of ex- President Hayes, Of
Fremont, Ohio. That's the kind of
business for Civil Service strikes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04
1t Saves the Croupy Children

SEAyIEw, VA.-We have splen-
did sale on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and our customers coming
from far and near, speak of il in the
highest terms. Many have said that
their chiIdren would have died OF
Group il Chs aberlain s Cough Rem
edy had not been given.-KELLAM
& OuRREN.-The Is and SO cent
sizes for sale BY L. G.. Matthaei,
Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

Some of the politicians Of Nebras-
ka now have q very delicate morsel
in form OF manipulation, separate
conventions, viz: Democrats, Pop
ulis.s and Free Silver Republicans
have agreed upon and nominated a
ticket. Each of the so-callcd parties
are represented on the ticket. The
query for the voter will be which
of the principles represented on the
ticket can be correct. 1t seems to
us if you cut into that cake you will
either unearth a potato bug or strike
n graveyard.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

DoUGLAss GROVE CAMP MEETING,
The Douglass Grove NJ. j. Camp
Meeting is now in progress at Mrs.
Allie Kilmer's WI DDS three miles
southeast OF this city. There will
be prominent preachers present or
Sunday, and viii deliver sermons at
4 a. m, p. m. and $50 p. 10. All
are cordially invited. Admission
five cents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

Nearly half year has passed and
the acts OF the late legislature have
not been issued. 1t may be that
the Republicans are ashamed OF
their work and are trying to keep
them back as long as possible
Statesman.
Hit them again, Boss. That's an
old trick of the Democracy they
have been following,a and in any event
every particle of such unnecessary
delay, good or bad, the people are
entitled to the laws which they paid
their servants to enact.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common water
glass with urine and let it stand
twenty-four hours sediment or
settling indicates diseased condition
of the kidneys. When urine stains
linen it is positive evidence of kid
ney trouble. Too frequent desire to
urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys
and bladder are out of order.
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aMv how came bomo fron sohoo

My boy came home from school
one day with his band badly lac
Grated and bleeding, and suffering
great pain, says Mr.. +. j. Schall,
with Meyer Bros Drug Co., st.
Louis, Mo. II dressed the wound
and applied Chamberlain Pain
Balm freely. All pain ceased and
in a remarkably short time it healed
without leaving a scar. For wounds,
sprains. swelling and rheumatism, /
know Of no medicine or prescription
equal to it. / consider it a house
hold necessity" The IS and so
cent sizes for sale by L. G.. Mat.
thsei, Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

Now A COLLEGE PRESIDENT. -
Prof. Virgil A.Lewis, ex-superinten-
dent Of free schools, has been elected
president of Union College at Mason
City, a United Brethren institution.
Prof. f. p. Harris, who was assist
ant under Superintendent Lewis, has
been elected professor of sciences,
languages and mathematics in tue
same college.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-04

Pittsburg, Sept. 2. = Pittsburg coal
operators met the national executive
board Of the United Mine Workers Of
America this morning at Columbus.
A conference is being held, and it Is
very probable that the big strike will
be settled, not, however, until the min
ers of the Pittsburg district have say.
This, in brief. is the situation, and
hopes are high that settlement will
follow the conference