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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

A WONDERFUL CURE.-FTed S.
Gettle, the Constable, who lives on
John street, has been suffering for
years with stomach trouble. The
past year Mr.. Gettle spent over
500 for medicine, but obtained no
relief. Last Thursday, Sept. 9th, he
purchased bottle of Quaker Herb
Extract from the Quaker doctor
who is advertising in this city
and on Tuesday morning passed an
enormous tape worm 81 feet long
head, neck and body complete and
alive. Over hundred of our citi
zens saw the worm alive aGd also
the head OF the monster.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

A BREEZY TIME-This popular
and roaring farce comedy opened
the theatre season in this city, on
Friday night last, and large and
appreciative audience turned cut to
witness the performance, despite the
very warm weather. The cast was
a good one from beginning TO end.
The play was "Breezy Time" in
deed, but the time was not a breezy
one, as the heat in the house was
smothering. Several contortion-
lists, the best ever seen in this city,
fine singing, good dancing, fancy
target shooting, and the bell chorus,
we're several important features Of
the program. Manager Lambert
has placed a lot of new benches in
the house, and it will he better heat
ed this season to what it was last,
during the cold We ther. lie will
present nothing but first class plays
to his patrons. His next attraction
will be Hamlet" as played by Mr..
james Young and a strong company
on Wednesday night, Sept. 22d.
Popular prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

DEATH OF AN INFANT.-The
youngest child OF Mr.. and Mrs. J..
H. Crilley, of Alexandria, who have
been visiting Mrs. Crilley's mother,
Mrs. S. G.. Cunningham, at the cor.
ner of John and Queen streets, died
on Monday morning last about 2.45
o'clock, Of cholera iniantum. 1t
was aged six months and four days.
The remains were taken to Alexan-
dria on Tuesday morning for bur-
ie1
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

AT THE HEAD OF THE Glass Mr.
Seibert Il. Boak, son Of Dr.. j. S
Boah, OF this city, now living in
ashington, was recently examined
before the Civil Service Commission,
at Charleston, and made the highest
average Of a class of 800, and is
therefore entitled to stand at the
head OF the list. We congratulate
him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

AccIDENT.-On Monday last
while Mr.. Israel Norrington, an en-
ploye Of the Stone and Lime Com
pauy, was working in their quarry,
he met with a rather serious acci-
dent. Mr.. Norrington operates a
steam drill and while at work a part
of the bank above gave way and the
stone and dirt tumbled down strik-
ing him and knocking him a consid-
cradle distance. He received some
severe bruises.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

SOUTHERN LECTURE Gen. Thos
Rosser, of Charlottesville, Va, de-
livered an illustrated lecture IN the
Central Opera House, on Saturday
night. Owing 10 the heat of The
evening the crowd was small. He
lectured on the Civil War from Q
Southern standpoint. The facts
were presented very clearly, and q
great deal was upon the unwritten
history of the great struggle. Il
was enjoyed by all who heard it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

DEAF AND BLIND SCHOOLS OPENED.
The 28th term of the W. Va.
schools for the deaf and blind, at
Romney, opened on Thursday, with
nearly 200 pupils. The principal.
elect had everything in readiness.
Prospects are bright for the best
term In the history of the institu-
ton. Miss Loeb and Miss Wright,
in the music department, and Miss
Philips in the primary work among
the blind children, and the late
steward, Mr.. Thompson, in the deal
department, are the new teachers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

ARE TRYING TO SUPPRESS THEM
The Treasury Department of the U.
S. is working through all of its
agents in that section to keep Amer
leans from venturing into the Klon-
dixie gold regions, until after travel
opens next spring, in order to save
them from starvation that will await
many of them who succeed in get
ting in this fall. They say it is GER
tain death TO un iertake the trip dur
ing the winter months.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

HAS BEEN CAPTURED.-Post- Office
Inspector S. T. Hooten, was here
last Saturday hunting evidence in
the case of United States VS.. John
E. Ford, for selling stolen postofice
money orders, an account Of which
was given in the INDEPENDENT q few
weeks ago. Ford was captured in
Wilmington, Delaware, and will be
tried in Indiana. Messrs. John I
Meadows, of the Post-Oflice force
Bates Minghini and Phillip Plair
are witnesses, and will attend the
trial.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

BIG CONTRACTS CONE To WEST
VIRGINIA PAPER MmLs.-It was an.
nounced Tuesday that the contract
for furnishing the government pos
tai csIds fer the ensuing four wears
has been given to Colonel Albert
Daggett, of Washington. The esti.
mated number to be furnished in
four years is about two and q quar-
ter billions. These cards will weigh
1855, 600 pounds, the largest con-
tract probably ever made 10 this
country with single individual.
Col. Daggett says that he has closed
bis contract with the mills at Pied.
mont, ". Va, for the supply OF his
paper, and that work will be com.
menced at once. The visit made by
Col. D4ggett and Assistant Post
master General Merritt. to Pied
mont, disclosed the facilities oi the
mills adequate and the material up
to the standard.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

A FORTUNATE EsCAPE.-Mr. Sam
Snowden, employed at the Evans
Shafer Grocery Company's ware
house, had narrow escape from
serious injury on Monday. He was
assisting in hosting a barrel OF
sugar on the ELEVATOR, when in some
way both MIR. Snowden and the bar
rel ofsugar were dropped to the bot
tom of the elevator shalt. Mr..
Snowden escaped with a sprained
ankle and severe shaking up. He
had a narrow escape from serious
injury, and perhaps death.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

PICTURES FRAMED have just
added a large assortment of Picture
Moulding, and Eave all necessary
equipments to do good work at low
est prices. Bring your pictures and
allow US TO give you an estimate on
the cost OF them. [ can surprise
you at the quality and price.
BURDETTE's Book STORE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

HARVEST HOME SERvIcE.-This
all important occasion will be OBJ
served 10 st. Johns Lutheran
Church, Sunday, Sept. 10Th. Special
sermons will be preached at the
morning and evening services. The
church will be beautifully trimmed
with flowers and fruits. An abund-
ance of vegetables will be displayed,
which will be distributed next day
among the needy of the congrega-
ton. All invited.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

ARREsTED.-Deputy Sheriff Hol-
lis, with Officers Snyder and Pitzer,
went to he home of "Kid" Bowler,
VITO shot young Myers some time
ago, rbont five o'clock Thursday
morning and arrested him. Bowler
first denied that he was in the house,
but officer Hollis recognized his
voice and told him that if he didn't
come out they would 60 in and bring
him out. He finally gave up and
was put under arrest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
ryrv Ev.roprn IN Maeera How.

THFy EXPLORED IT, Messrs. How
ard Ulrich, J.. M. Keedy and Fred
Winters, Of Hagerstown, explored a
cave along the Potomac River, sew
eral miles above Williamsport, on
the w. Va. side. By means of ropes
they went down over 200 feet, but
did not come to the end. The cell
ings of several OF the chambers were
said to be 100 feet high.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

A VERY PRETTY WEDDING.-The
Presbyterian Church, of this CITY,
was the scene Of very pretty wed.
ding on Tuesday evening last, when
Mr.. Frank z. Smurr, the junior
member OF the firm of W. L. Jones
& Co., jewelers., took unto himself a
help-meet tor life in the person of
Miss Minnie Riddle, the only daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph l.. Cline,
Of Maple avenue. The ceremony
was performed by DR.. F. M. Woods,
pastor Of the church, assisted By DR..
j. A. Hoff helms, Of the Reformed
Church, Of which Mr.. Smurr is a
member. Miss Mel Cline, OF Graf
ton, cousin of the bride, was the
bridesmaid, sud Mr.. W. E. Hoff-
heins, editor of the Daily World,
was the best man. The ushers were !:
Messrs. W. e. Gaff, Reason Duyall,
P. E. Deatrick, and j. Z. Cline, Of
Pittsburg, also cousin of the bride.
The bridal party entered the church,
the bride and bridesmaid on the left
side, preceded by two ushere, the
groom and the best man, preceded
by the other two ushers, on the
right, to the strains of the wedding
march, played by Miss Mary G.
Stribbling, and proceeded to the al
tar where the twain were made one.
The church was beautifully trimmed
by the friends of the bride and pre-.
sented an attractive appearance. The
bride was attired in white silk MULE
with tulle veil and carried white
carnations and maiden's hair ferns.
Her veil was fastened with beauti-
full diamond pin, gift of the groom.
The bridesmaid was attired in a
similar costume, and carried pink
carnations. The bride was the re-
cipient of many beautiful and useful
presents. The happy couple, after
the ceremony, took No. 4G, on the
B. & o., for o wedding trip. They
will on their return go to house
keeping in the new residence of Mr..
Smurr, on Raleigh street. The
INDEPENDENT joins with host of
others in wishing them long life of
happiness and prosperity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
NO DEBi5.
Conscious Readers.

You 10 not owe the INDEPENDENT
anythi = or the service it has been
rendering u 80, call and let US ex-
change receipts. Every person who
has q claim sgainst us is either suing
or threatening to sue, and we would
Ike to avoid TIE costs by making
collections without costs. Come ia
and see US. We have tried to do Our
part by you, and have been liberal
on time limit. Settlement day is
on to US, and we therefore request
the consideration that will merit
your conscience and our wants.
Come in.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
A Cure for Bilious Collie.

RESOURCE, ScREvEN Co., Gal
have been subject to attacks of bill.
Gus collie for several years. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy is the only sure reliet
1t acts like a charm. One dose oil
it gives relief when all other rene.
dies fail.-G. ID. SHARP. For sale
by L. G. Matthaei, Druggist.
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Miss HUBER.

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 AN. GILBERT, Druggists
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Relief I'm Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
diseases relieved in six hours BY the
"NEw GREAT South AMERICAN KID
NEY Cure" 1t Is a great surprise
on account Of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain 10 the bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female.
Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately. you want quick re-
lief and cure this is the remedy.
Sold by L. G.. Matshaei, Druggist
Martinsburg, w. Va.
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Children Cry fer
Pitchers Castosla.

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 T..
G. Matthaei, druggist, Martinsburg,
w. Va. 5.8-1yr.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

THEY WANTED TO BE MARRIED -
On Tuesday young man and wo.
man went to the County Clerks Of
flee to procure a marriage license.
In the course of the questions asked
by the clerk it was found that the
young lady was not a resident oil
this county. Under the state law,
Clerk Bender was compelled to re.
fuse the couple a license. They
were much cbagrined but nothing
daunted took the train for Cumher-
land where they were made happy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

Ineontinence 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.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

LEFT FOR THE KLoNDIKE GoLD
FIELDS. On Monday morning last,
Messrs. Charles Fine and Jacob
Miller, OF this city, left for the gold
fields of Alaska, to seek their for
tunes. We are of the opinion that
they will wish they had not started
by the time they get there, as they
will find it very dangerous and
venturesome undertaking for this
time of the year. However, we wish
them success.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

THE FACULTY CoMPLETE.-On Sat.
urday night last the Executive Com
mittee of the Board of Regents oil
the West Va. University completed
the Faculty by electing P. A. San
ders, A. M, Phi. d., of Chicago, in
structor in the preparatory depart
ment Mrs. Eva Hubbard, instruc
tor in fine arts, and James H. Whyte,
Of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, pre-
fessor Of rhetoric and elocution.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
Astray.

Red steer, with a white face, long
horns, crop off the left car, has a
bell, came to my place on the Ger
ardstown and Martinsburg road, one
mile from Arden.
9ll-2t. WIN. r. SpIKER,
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For Sale.

About five acres of good quality
slate land, only quarter Of a mile
rom Marlowe. The above is very
desirable piece OF property, and can
be had cheap. For particulars APP
ply at this Office. 8-21-2e.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
: NEW
DRUG STORE
| desire to inform the residents of
the town and county that / have re.
sumed the Drug Business in the
Gerling Building,
West King Street, -.
OPPOSITE KILMER'S CHINA HALL,

where will be found general lice of
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Sun
dries, Patent Medicines. Toilet Ar
ticles, ETC.. etc. My entire stock is
new ard fresh and has been selected
with the utmost care throughout all
the various lines of Drugs, Medi-
cines, Chemicals and Sundries, which
for purity and excellence are unsur-
passed. Special attention will be
given the Prescription Department,
which is under my personal super
vision. Having had sixteen years
experience in the drug business,
twelve years in Martinsbsrg and
four years in Baltimore and Wash
ington, will thereby exercise the
greatest care and accuracy In the
Compromising Of Prescriptions.
respectfully invite inquiry for goods
in my line. 1t shall be my aim and
constant endesyor 10 furnish the
best at TIE lowest possible price.
Thanking the public for their es-
teemed favors 10 the past ard solicit
ing renewal Of tier pa ronage, /
reaain,
Very Respectfully,
| j. M. O'NEAL.
8-2l-4t.
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Lost.

Ga Thursday afternoon last, on
the road from Hedgesville to Bed
ington, blue enamel buckle attach
ed to brown silk belt. The finder
will be reverted by leaving at this
office.
Mrc-, Hmm
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Antietam Cen, n | foD sale By
j. FL. MILLER & Sons.

Prescriptions carefully compound
ed day and night at A. NJ. Gilbert's
Drug Store, Queen and Race SITS.
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Genuine BARGAINS ia every
thing 10 the line ! keep. When I say
bargains I mean it. Come and see.
". L. JONES, Jeweler.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoPia.
AUCTIONEER
Old Veteran

Old friends request me to again take
service asauctioneer in the counties of
Berkeley and Jefferson. Call on or ad-
dress me at Little Georgetown.
l.. s. HOWARD.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
Wnen she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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Children Cry Tor
Pitchers CaetoFias

Aiamsnt and CalclDei Plaster,
same as used On new Court house
for sale by j. Fl. MILLER & ScNs.
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AooIDENT.-Miss Halle Alexan-
der, of CharlesTOwn, met with q
painful accident on Saturday night
last, while returning to that place
with friends on bicycles. A man on
horseback rode over her, knocking
her from her wheel. She received
painful Injuries, being unconscious
for half an hour. The wheel was
badly damaged. The rider rode off
at gallop and it has not been learn
ed since who he was.
Since writing the above it has
been learned that the rider was
David Millburn, who was arrested
ank fined $40 and costs. Miss Alex
auder has nearly recovered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

Wanted-a small farm within five
miles of Martinsburg to rent. Apply
at this office.
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For Five and One-FOurth Bushels

~ tFS sttA ShS ~
of Wheat, l will give one Barrel of
Choice Patent Flour and 60 Pounds
of Feed. ~
S,2S21t. j. w. BISHOP.
The Quaker doctor, who has been
holding forth at the Market House
corner, has moved his stand to the
Public Square, owing to the large
crowds that blockaded the streets at
that place. He still continues to
have large audiences.
At half price. so styles of Wall
Paper. New styles and full size
rolls. At this price it will pay you
to buy and lay it up for spring, if
you do not wish to use it now. All
other styles reduced. 90 per cent.
on all cash purchases until Oct. 10th,
at BURDETTE's Book Store.
The Town Council of Carlisle, Pa,
repealed the ordinance granting the
Street Railway Company, of that
place, franchise, because they fail.
ed TO put the streets in as good shape
as when they found them. The
company has TO remove their poles,
ties, rails, ETC, in sixty days.
The rain Of Thursday night was
indeed much needed. West Vir.
ginia products have been suffering
in some parts terribly. The streams
have been drying up and vegetation
burning up in the ground. The
heat has been scorching, the Their
mometer registering 90 to 100 this
week.
If some of the mothers of girls
who seem to have no taste for any.
thing, only to attend college, ride
bicycles, ETC., would give them a
thorough course in roastology, boil
ology, stitchology. darnology, patch.
ology, washology and general hustle.
ology, there would be more house.
keepers than there are at present.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
Notice to Lay Pavements, Etc.
To Jos. Hobbs, Jr., and ]. R. Cliff
ford, Agent Lewis Ford Heirs,

You are hereby notified, in accord
aDce with the order of the Council
Of Martinsburg, and the Ordinance
of tue Corporation of Martinsburg,
to put down good pavements, curb
and gutter in front of your respec-
tive properties within 80 days, and
If same are not down in said time,
the Council will proceed to put same
down and collect cost according to
law.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
PROF ESSI0NAL PEOPLE

Are the best judges Of Pianos, and VIXEN
ever professional people have given tn
opinion upon the subject they have ex-
pressed the highest appreciation of the
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The Canning Factory il running

The Canning Factory IL running
night and day.
II you want good wearing School
Shoes go to JoHN LYONS.
Don't miss seeing nIIamlet," at
the Central, Wednes lay night.
The Hagerstown Fair win be held
next month-Oct. IL, ID, IA and Is.
The fond lover presses the buttons
on his best girls waist-and her
papa does the rest.
The farmer will SOW "dolar"
wheat this fall, but no man can tell
what the harvest will be.
Rev. DR.. Hoffheins, of the Re-
formed Church, will ill the pulpit Of
the First M. E. Church, Sunday
evening next.
Some people have got the Klondi-
citis so bad that they are prospect
ing for gold in Berkeley county. We
hope they will find it.
Now is your chance to get good
Shoes. JOHN LYONS is closing out
some of his Shoes regardless of cost
to make room for fall and winter
stock.
Young Peoples Society Christian
Endeavor Prayer Meeting, at St
Johns Lutheran Church, tomorrow
Sunday evening, at 6.45 p. m.
All welcome.
Mrs. VIM. Becker entertained
plumber of young ladies and gentle
mea ut her home in Franken berry
To@a, on Tuesday evening last. A
pleasant time was spent by all.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-11-08
HOW THEY FEEL IN SPAIN.
DrItiJh Diplomat says There l. Great hit
tcrnes. There Against Us.

BrItijh Diplomat says There I. Great hit.
scrnrss There Against Us.
New York. Nov. s.-Captain william
Wyndham, who has been transferred as
British consul at Chicago after three
years service in q similar capacity at
Barcelona. Spain, was passenger on
the LaBrctagne which arrived from
Havre yesterday. He said: The feel
ing In Spain against the United States
Is one Of great bitterness. The bitter
ness Is very marked. particularly IN
Barcelona. Before the Cuban war
Barcelona prospcred chiefly in its trade
with Cuba ari Manila The war in
Cuba and the Philippine Islands has cut
of this trade. Barcelona has lost the
best and most lucrative market she en-
joyed. Only one-third of the men
hitherto employed in her factories are
now working. ard they on reduced time.
All over the manufacturing centers Of
Spain there u similar commercial pros
tration.
The Spanish cannot understand why
the United States. q friendly nation,
should allow SO many nllbustering ex-
peditions TO get away safely TO Cuba.
That fact makes them additionally Bit
ter. When ] left Spain there were no
symptoms "f anger against the late
minister OF the United States TO that
country. Eannis Taylor. The Spanish
were too much absorbed In what Gen.
eral Woodford. your new minister.
might say ard DC. I hc1rd no talk Of
war with the United Statea Spain has
not. the money to wage q war with
you"