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NO DEBTS.
Conscious Readers.

Ifyou do 10. ONE the INDEPENDENT
anything for the service it has been
rendering to you, call and let us ex-
change receipts. Every person who
has claim against us is either suing
or threatening to sue, and we would
like to avoid the costs by making
collections without costs. Come 10
and see US. We have tried to do our
part by you, and have been liberal
on a time limit. Settlement day is
on to us, and we therefore request
the consideration that will merit
your conscience and our wants.
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WOMAN.

o, woman, in your hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
We've a u been held across your knees,
When your hand felt like a swarm of bees.
But what o that? We love you still,
And, what is more, we always will
Wear what you may, do as you like,
Hold offices and ride the bike;
Be married if it please you to,
Yet nothing that you e'er can do
VIII make you proof against the charms
That come, when, yielding to mans arms,
Love steals into your hearth All, then
You're just sweet woman once againl
CleUeLGnd Leader.
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q 7uscQrorQ Q PIOw
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill q bottle or common water
glass with urine and let it stand
twenty-four hours a 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
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

FINGER MAsHED.-Mr. William
Stewart, a farmer living near Fall.
ing Waters, had Ills hand caught in
a binder Tuesday morning, while
trying to fix something about the
machine while in smotion. One fin
ger was very badly mashed. He
came here for medical aid.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

EVENING REoEpTIoN.-On We'd
nesday night a reception was given
by Miss Jones, at her home corner
Of Maple avenue and Burke street,
in honor of Miss Getzendanner, Of
Jefferson county, and Miss Shryock,
of Baltimore. A great many guests
were present and enjoyed themselves
till an early hour.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

HOME FOR SALE.-One good home
for sale at q bargain price. Lot
30x140 feet. All necessary outbuild-
ings. Situated on South Raleigh
street. Cash preferred. Installments
can be arranged satisfactorily. Don't
miss this opportunity to get a home
or make an investment. Call at this
office
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

The EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON.
The excursion to Washington adj
vertised by the B. & 0. to take
place Sunday, was a big success.
Two hundred and seventy. four tick
cts were sold from this point. AL.
together the crowd numbered ALA.
This included all between Cumber
land and Harper's Ferry, in all
tn irty-four car loads. The crowd
was much larger than the B, & O.
had anticipated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

DEATH OF AN AGED LADY.-Mrs.
Sarah A. Smith, an aged lady OF
this city, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Rentch, on
Friday afternoon last. She was
aged about seventy.five years, and
leaves three children, Mrs. Geo. W.
Rentch, Mrs. Geo. Smith and Mrs.
Daniel Ropp. Mrs. Eliza PAUL, a
sister, also survives her. The fun
eral took place from her late home
on Sunday afternoon last, Rev. C.S.
Trump officiating, and the interment
was in Greenhill Cemetery.
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REoEpTIoN.-A reception was CIV
en- in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. IL. d..
Baker, of New York, last Monday
night, by DR.. and Mrs. N. D. Baker,
at their home on East Burke street.
A large number of friends were
present and assured them OF their
best wishes for long and happy
1ifa
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

New OUTFIT.-Dr. w. e. Min
ghini has received one of the latest
and best cataphorisis outfits with
which he can extract or fill teeth
without any pain whatever. The
current is SO nicely regulated that
one cannot tell when it is started.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

SrENoaRAPHY OR SHoRTH HAND
WRITING AND TYPEwRITING.-I will
take few pupils in stenography at
their homes. And any person re-
quiring a shorthand writer and type
writer, I will accommodate at rea-
sonable rates. Call at the law office
of Wisner & Woods, Blondel build.
ing.
Miss CoREA W. PORTS.
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Never in history have we been so fortunate in
securing such beautiful stylish garments up to date at
prices that the talk of our city. Our patrons all
Of opinion, that surpass their most sangune
pectatons Our sales wonderful Customers
buying early they realize to do is to their interest
The present tariff agitation advancing all lines and those
who buy early will receive the benefit Clothing bound
advance 80 per cent if not Are you interested?
We can fit any shape.
Take advantage of our big offer if you intend to buy.
Don't delay you will be the gamer We always looking
after the interest of customers This the to buy
early you wish money. Our line of boys and chill
dens suits gotten up this in all those extreme mob
by styles that are exclusive with will be your inter-
call early Don't wait until the tariff bill takes eff
feet Your clothing will cost you more money.
uthtuly that have had call for spring
accorded
having greatest line shown here All ask
opportunity this line clothing we give
nobby suit for child from to Is for 81 Our line
nobby shirts have set the good dessers talking We have
dered third they selling fast Neckwar collars and
surpassed We t keeping reputation
leaders We will entire store to who
prove public giving them better value for their
you give opportunity show you this great
line of clothing.
j. r.. THOMPSON e BRO,
MODERN CLOTH1ERS
s. THOMPSON tc
THOMPSON, f0aesmon anu Oh puoy'
BENZ j. THOMPSON
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SALE CLERK.

Having clerked sales 40 years, offer
my services 70 people intending to sell.
CHARGES REASONABLE. EN-
TIRE SATISFACTION GUARAN-
TEED. I will assist in advertis-
ing and arranging goods, and other de-
tails. G. e. LOCKHA ART,
Office Blondel Building.
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Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock cured in thirty
minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lo-
ton. This never fails. Sold by l..
G. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
w. Va. 5-8-lyr.
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Incontinence of water during sleep
stopped Immediately by DR.. E..
DETcHoN's ANTI DIURETIc. Cures
children and adults alike. Price 81.
Sold by L. G.. Matthaei, Druggist,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Acute Catarrh Cured with Two
Beetles.

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.
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Go to Gerhardt's Model Boob
Store for
Guitars from $3.50 to $1,000.
Baujos from $3.50 to $500.
Violins from S1.25 to $500.
Harmonicas from cts. to 35 cts.
Accordeons from $3.50 to $3.50.
Mandolins at $500.
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Autietam Cement for sale by
J. FL. MILLER & Sons.

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed day and night at A. M. Gilbert's
Drug Store, Queen and Race SITS.
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Fishing parties.
Harvest time is here.
July will be 4 scorcher.
Heat we'll, don't mention it
The ice mans heart is joyful.
The flies are enjoying a regular
picnic.
Go to Barr & Lantz and get BIZ
cycle for $35.
The Glorious Fourth will be cele-
brated on the fifth.
The result of long sermons-a
sleepy congregation.
Get U. S. bicycle from Barr &
Lantz, and be at the front.
The patriotic youngster is happy
two days to celebrate-3d and 9th.
That same old question is going
the rounds-"Is it warm enough for
your
The Kiibourn Knitting Mills are
to be painted. Mr.. G. S. Kline has
secured the contract.
Next to hearing how pretty she
is, girl likes to be told how home
ly looking some other girl is.
Rev. f. ". Myer, of Baltimore,
will preach in st. Johns Lutheran
Church, on Sunday, July llth.
The B & 0. depot present a very
improved appearance since its new
coat Of paint and a new entrance.
These evenings are indeed enjoy.
able for drives, especially in the twi-
light, when the shades of night are
gathering.
The City Band has postponed
their picnic from today until next
Monday, July 5th. Go and have a
good time.
Oh, what pretty girls this city
contains And those flushed, rosy
checks How this warm weather
shows them up.
A bush meeting VAS held in the
woods Of Mr.. Kennedy, near Swan
Pond, on Sunday last. A large
crowd was present.
The Hsgerstown Fair will have
new attractions this year in the
shape Of a dying machine and horse
less carriage races.
Ice cream saloons are delicious
places to talk cody to your girl
about her fathers cool treatment of
you about his premises.
Rev. N. L. Yeakley will deliver
Fourth of July address at Valley
School House, a short distance from
Winchester. TOMORROW evening, at
8p. IN.
Reel team No. 2 OF our Fire Dc,
partm,nt viii take part in the reel
contest at Winchester, next week.
We know our boys will make z good
showing.
Now is the time people complain
of the weather being too warm-a
short time ago they we're complain
ing about it being so cold-neyer
satisfied.
The City Band rendered its usual
open-air concert last Friday night.
1t was a good one. Remember their
picnic at Inwood Park has been post
poned until Monday next, July 5th.
Washington Slaughter, coiored
was arrested on Tuesday, for ours
ing on the streets, There are en-.
tirely too few arrests made from this
vulgar habit. Our police should en-
force this law to the very letter.
The wife OF ex-senator Henry G..
Davis is to build hospital at some
point on the W. Va. Central Rail.
road for injured employees of the
road, as a memorial TO her son, who
was drowned in the Atlantic Ocean.
1t is said Parsons will get it.
While in Shepherdstown one even
ing lately we had the pleasure of
listening TO the old, familiar striking
of town clock. We stopped to
listen, and our hearts sank within us
as we thought OF poor, old Martins.
burg, several times the size of Shep
herdstown, not being able to have q
time-telling clock.
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Children Orr f3r
Pitchers CastOrias

Adamant and Calcined Plaster,
same as used on new Court house
for sale by j. II. MILLER Il Sons.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

Wanted-a small farm within five
miles of Martinsburg to rent. Apply
at this Office.
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WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.

Baltimore and Martinsburg markets
compared and corrected every Friday
morning from Geographic reports and by
Dor rr,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

Genuine BARGAINS 10 every
thing in the line | keep. When say
bargains / mean it. Come and see.
W. L. JONES, Jeweler.
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We just put up 300 packages of
VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powder-the Best Powder. Made
for Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep
Largest and handsomest packages
on Earth Am. GILBERT, Druggists.
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RUDY's PILE sUPPosIToRY

is guaranteed to cure piles and Constipa-
ton, or money refunded. 80 cts. per box
Send for circular and Free Sample to
MARTIN RUDY, Registered Pharmacist,
Lancaster, Pa. For sale by all first-class
druggists everywhere, and in Martins
burg, w. Va, by L. G. Matthaei.
4-1o-'97-1yr.
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2 PIANOS
NO DIsPUTlNc-

the fact that there is no music more pleas
ing than that of the piano, and of all
pianos, THE STIEFF takes the lead be-
yond doubt. Everything about STIEFF
piano is supremacy satisfactory. The tone,
and every note in the scale, from the low
est to the highest, exemplifies the highest
advance in the art of piano construction.
Even after years of service THE STIEFF
retains its original tone in spite of age.
Many a one constructed over forty years
ago are still in use. Send for Illustrated
catalogue. Terms to suit.
Chas. Nj. Stieff.
Baltimore-9 North Liberty Street.
Washington-521 Eleventh Street, n. W.
3-20-96-6mo.
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Judge Faulkner has granted a
writ of certiorari in the contested
election case Of Lamar VS.. Cushwa,
from the Second Ward. The writ
is returnable on July 18th, the day
for which a special term Of Circuit
Court has been called.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-07-03

Mrs. Ann E. Small, wife of Mr..
W. E. Small, deceased, died at the
home of her son-in-law, Mr.. Charles
Lingamfelter, near Spring Mills, on
Wednesday last, from paralysis.aged
CT years. She is sister of Messrs.
Henry NJ. and George H. Couchman,
Of this city.
George Roberts, John Washing
ton and Thomas Sprlnkels, all col
ored, of Charles.Town, were arrest
ed on Wednesday, and lodged in
jail on a warrant sworn out by j. A.
Thomas, a saloon keeper of that
place, charging them with burglar
izing his saloon on Tuesday night.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-08-21
NLQAt at Sea-

Many fishing schooner that sails
out of Gloucester with her ensign
duttering gayly from the main
truck" comes in by Cape Ann, on
her return from the banks, with
her colors at half mast. A dory or
two lost in the fog or run down in
thick weather by an ocean gray
hound that no more felt the collision
than if it crushed an eggshell-at
all events, a couple of men or more
for Davy Jones' locker-such is only
too often the tale brought back from
the fishing grounds to Gloucester,
our chief fishing port. Tears at
parting, weeks of anxious suspense,
and when the ship comes home tears
again for lost husband, son or
brother - that story is common
enough on Massachusetts bay. And
even if neighbors say, Don't cry,
dearie; perhaps. some ship has
picked him up and he'll come back
to you," the hope is short lived.
Lost at sea- is a familiar line in
the death columns of the Gloucester
papers. Gustav Kobbe in St. Mich
OlA8
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Mounting Photographs on Glass.

It is frequently the case that one
may desire to mount photographs
upon glass. This is very easily
done, but one or two points should
be very carefully observed. Do not
attempt to mount a-photograph on
cheap glass. The effect will not be
satisfactory. Select a good plate,
clean it thoroughly and place it
where it will rest steadily under a
considerable pressure. Soak four
ounces of gelatin for half an hour
in cold water, then place in a glass
jar, adding 1G ounces of water. Put
the jar in large dish of warm wa
ter and dissolve the gelatin. When
dissolved, pour in shallow tray.
Have the prints rolled on a roller,
a]bumen side UP. Take the print by
the corners and pass rapidly through
the gelatin, taking care to avoid
air bubbles. Squeeze carefully on
to the glass; The better the quality
of glass the better the ffect.-New
York Ledger.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-08-21
The Power Of Cannon.

La Nature contains short note in
which the horsepower Of a cannon
is calculated. An Italian cannon of
100 tons, with a charge of $50 pounds
of powder and a shot weighing
about 2, GOO pounds, will give an in
itial velocity Of 523 meters per sec
ond. The length of time during
which the power acts is less than
one-hundredth of a second, from
which it follows that the horsepower
developed is about II, 900, 0GO. TIL
writer adds that after about 10
shots the cannon is put out of serv
ice, and it's total active life is there
fore only one second. In large
modern cannon the horsepower runs
as high az "a, 100000. If the writer
had carried out these calculations
still further. he would have found
that, after all, this 24,000,000 horse
power does not represent large
amount of energy, as it would be
just sufficient to run 81 incandescent
lamps for only one day.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-08-21
There Was q Lady Present.

Never" said an elderly woman,
''shall I forget the first time that l
was called lady, which term, in
my day, you must remember, was
all distinctive. As a very little and
very green girl l looked forward to
the faraway time when I should at
tain it as nothing short of an epoch.
It came to me, however, much soon-
= er, and in quite different way than
I had expected. Twas travelling in
the far west and alone. My father
had put me on the train, the con-
ductor was to keep an eye on me,
and my uncle was to meet me at my
destination. The train was crowded
with rough western miners. Little
as was I was the only representa-
tive of my sex on board. For awhile
the journey was uneventful. Then
some little alteration expanded in
to dispute, and before you could
say Jack Robinson we were in the
midst of a free fight. At the first
loud word l had covered behind a
seat, and when the pistols appeared
l was nearly dead from fright.
But before a shot could be fred
some one grabbed my shoulder. It
was one of the onlookers, who had
caught sight of me and who, picking
me up bodily, now held me up SO all
could see. Gentlemen he cried,
there are ladies present. At the
magic words the pistols dropped in
stanter. The men turned and saw
me, a poor, pale, miserable morsel
Of fenininity, perched upon. my
champions shoulder. The humor
ofit was too much for them. The
next minute they were laughing.
The fight was over; the day was
mine I'm sure that the good old
term of restraint has never been
used with more telling effect. For
more reasons than one am not like
~ to forget the first time that was
referred to as lady, New York
Sun.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-08-21
The Many Bibles.

It is estimated that at the begin
ming of the present century not
more than 100000 or 100000
copies of the Scriptures were in ex-
istence in the whole world, I have
seen no estimate as to the number
of copies probably in existence at
the present time, but in one year,
1883, alone, the statistics for which
happen to be at hand, the number
of copies issued considerably exceed
ed the 5000, 900 which were possibly
in existence in the whole world in
1900. In the decade preceding this
year, 1883, the number pub
lished in various languages is given
as having been about $4,000, 000-
some six times the whole number in
existence when the century began.
1t is certain that the number Of
copies now existing must be num-
bered by the hundred millions.
From the rooms of the British and
Foreign Bible society in London
alone are sent forth daily from
5000 to 1000 copies, to which must
be added the copies issued from all
their subordinate depots in vari 's
lands, and the issues of the Anne .
can Bible society, and Of several
other lesser bodies; SO that the re-
cent statement is quite credible
which puts the whole number of.
copies of the Scriptures issued since
the century began as over 404, 000,-
OOO.-Church at Home and Abroad.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-08-21
A GERMAN HOUSEBOAT
The Views That Greet Traveller on the
River vel.

The Views That Greet Traveller on the
River vel.
Imagine a broad fiat bottOmed
boat 100 feet long with a house upon
It'll In the bow is good sized saloon
or sitting room, with ten windows
five on each side-and door, half
glass, leading to an awning shaded
deck. From the saloon one looks
down a corridor, so long and so mar
row that one almost expects to sec
ninepins at the far end. The cabins
are on each side. In the stern are
pantry and tiny kitchen. One
cabin is devoted to clothes, hanging
on hooks and lying folded on the
unused berths; in another is a large
bathtub utilized only as place in
which to store wine and soda water
bottles. The clear river water on
all sides is so enticing to batheli
that tubs are not wanted.
The river Havel is full of lovely
surprises. 1t widens out into quiet
lakes fringed with rushes, where
water birds chirp and whistle, build
their nests and rear their young.
The shore is thickly wooded with
alders, white birches, lines and
towering fir trees, whose somber
crowns even the sunlight can scarce
ly brighten, though it reddens their
slender boles till at sunset they
CLEAN like copper. The acacias are
in full bloom at this season: Their
pure white blossoms hang high out
of reach and fling such a wealth of
fragrance on the air that one thinks
of the lemon and orange groves of
the south. Flat, sandy Brandenburg
has no lovelier spot than the coun-
try surrounding Potsdam. The
neighborhood is full of palaces
Babelsberg, beloved by the old en-.
peror; the marble palace, where
William II lived as crown prince;
Sans Souci, on which Frederick the
Great lavished so much care and
treasure; the new palace, which the
same Frederick built to prove that
the Seven Years war had not ex-
hausted his resources; the house on
the Pfauen insel Peacock island),
which Queen Louise loved, and Gil
nicke, now inhabited by PrinceLt
pold, the cousin of the emperor,
who married the emperor's sister.
Near all these interesting dwell
ings, on a lakelike expanse in til
midst Of the charming balsam
woods, floats the anchored boz
house, swinging in the breeze, un
to the inha bitants it seems as if ST.
had left her moorings and had star
ed on voyage of exploration. Til
quiet is broken only by the singin
of birds, and the persistent croak.
the frogs which hide in the rushes:33
Harper's Bazaar.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-08-21
Nerves Musical Career.

Herve, the French composer, be-
gan his musical career as an organ
list. When boy, he strolled into a
church one day and persuaded the
blower to let him try the organ after
the service. He then improvised
something wonderfully sweet and
strange. The priest happened to
hear it, strolled in and was amazed.
Where did you learn to play the
organ, my boya' he asked.
''This is the first time have ever
played it, father he replied.
Well, you had better apply for
the post of organist here, - said the
priest. There is vacancy next
WEEK. =
The boy applied and was accepted.