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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

"What do you think of yegetar-
ianism ~ she asked.
s.Well,' be replied cautiously, 81
should regard it much more highly
il / were either turkey or cow"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

Spring humors, eruptions, hives,
boils, pimples, sores, are perfectly
and permanently cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the best Spring Medi-
cine and One True Blood Purifier.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
He Had TrayoIaG.

Speaking of the Mysteries of Paris, )"
said the literary boarder
"The greatest one Of Them" said the
boarder who had been on personally
conducted, " is the language. "-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

The yearly value of the industries of the
United Kingdom is estimated as follows:
Manufactures, 400, 600, 600; commerce,
$1,000, 600, 600; agriculture, $3.50, oOo,
900; transport, s565, 100000 mining,
$500, 900, 600.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
In philadelphia.

First Citizen of Philadelphia-He's a
poor man again.
Second Citizen of Philadelphia-Do
you mean to say that he has walked
through everything his father left him9-
Detroit journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
w hat is

Cast.ra is Dn. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Inf
and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morpinr
Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregoric Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers Cstora destroys Worms and allays
feycrislsnes prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
tecthng troubles constipation and fatulency.
assimatcs the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Casa
tora is Childreias Panacea-the Mothers Friend
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

The ''life tree" of Jamaica is harder to
kill than any other species of woody growth
known to arboriculturists. 1t continues to
grow and thrive for months after being
uprooted and exposed to the sun.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
FRAZER AXLE
4; 4 Il 4 ;, = &C.. e. GREASE
Ssas AsssIHHstss nyr3
Miles Nerve,sE Liver.PllIs

Act on new principle-regulat-
lns the liver, stomach aI7 bowels
thr, ugh 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, surestf so doses, %
cts. Samples free at A. M. Gilbert's
Drug Store. Jan is ly
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

"Castoria is the Lest remedy for children =
which am acquainted. I hope the day is rot
far distant when mothers viii consider thereal
interest of their children. and use Castoria in
stead of the various quack nostruins which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtfal
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr.. J. Z. KIEcEELoEs
Conway, Ark.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

Ii white mating is soilcd and a
bad color, wash it over evenly with
a weak solution Of soda. This will
give it pale, creamy tint.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

The BEST SALvE ia the N.rld for cuts.
bruises. sores, ulcer, salt rneum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, Chilblains
congestion, eruptions, and it positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per box, at l.. g.
Matthaers drug store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

HOOPS PILLS act easily and
promptly OF. the liver and bowels.
Cure sick headache.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

Anna-And her uncle LETT her all
that money. Has it changed her at
all?
Belle-No, indeed She's just as
enthusiastic as ever over eighty-nine
cent silk marked down from one
sixty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
Castoria.

sCastoria Is an excellent medicine for chill
dren Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
Da. @. G. osGoop,
Lowell. Mass
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor, you are bothered with Headache,
you are tidgetty, nervous and generation
of sorts and want to BRACE up. Brace up
but not with stimnlants, spring medicines
or bitters, which have for their basis very
cheap, bad wkiskey, and which stimulate
you for an hour, and then leave you in a
worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify our
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality and give
renewed health ana strength. Such medi
cine you Will find in Electric Bitters and
only 80 cents bottle, at l.. G. MatthaePs
Drug Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
Castoria..

'sCsstoria is so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior toany prescription
known to me-"
Fl. A. ARCHER, NJ D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. 2.
sour physicians in the children's depart
ment 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 Castoria has won look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL ARD DIsPESsARz,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN C. SMITH, Pres,
fray Street, New York City.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

The Amazon Indians use a blowpipe,
with which they throw an arrow 200 yards
tith wonderful precision.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

II yea feel weak
end all worn out taks
EROgN 5 IRON BITrERs
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
Constipation

Causes fully half the sickness in the world. 1t
retains the digested food too long in the bowels
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
DIRECTIONS
for using
CREAM BALM.


Apply a particle
Of the Balm up in
TO the nostrils.
After a moment
dra W tro n <
breath tn on Oh
I h Q nose. Use
three times a day,
after meals pre-
ferred, and before
retiring.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19
CATARRH
COLD ~ HEAD

nE FINS sn CREAM AN COLD IN HEAD
cleanses the Nasal Passages, AL
lays pain and Inflammation, Heals the
Sores, Protects the membrane from Colds
Restores the Sense Of Taste and Smell.
The Balm is quickly absorbed and giveS
relief at once. Price 80 cents at Druggists
or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street, M
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1898-02-19

The contaur Company n Murray Street. City.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
Gladstone and Income Tax.

One of the earliest public acts of Mr.. Glad
stone was the formulation of law taxing i'll
comes, and abolishing the import duties on
more than half of the commodities bought in
foreign countries by the people of England.
The tax amounted to nearly per cent. on all
incomes OF $3.50 or over per annum, and it was
described as "a tax on wealth and competence"
in the place of the tax on necessities, which
formerly had furnished the bulk of the reve-
nues of the English government. The justice
aud wisdom of this form of taxation have been
recognized in England ever since, and at the
present time the income tax yields over so mil
lion dollars in revenue annually to the English
government. Mr. Gladstone was Tory and
statesman closely allied to the trade and prop
erty interests of the kingdom, when he intro
duced the income tax in England, and the act
is, on that account, all the more significant of
his broad craftsmanship and his clear ideas
of justice at the very outset of his career.
England, which is supposed to be governed by
the rich and In the interest of the wealthy class
es, has collected tax on incomes for more
than fifty years, while the United States gov
ernment continues to this day to obtain the
greater part of its revenue in way that in
creases the cost of living and, therefore, falls
more heavily on the poor man than on the
well-todo. But the time is not far distant when
American statesmen will recognize the justice
of collecting larger portion of revenues from
chose who can best afford to pay them, reliev-
ing, to corresponding extent the masses of
the people of the taxes which increase the cost
of the necessities of life. The expenditures of
the United States government will be perma-
nently increased by the enlarged navy and the
greater army will be maintained, after the war
is ended, and an income tax is the proper source
from which to obtain the addition to revenues
that will be necessary-Kansas City Star
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
Standing Navy Needed.

The present status of the war with Spain
forces home the need of the United States for
an efficient navy. If the United States had
had such navy when the Maine was sunk, the
war might now be over. AS long as the war
continues, there is danger that foreign nation
may be drawn into it against the United States
and seriously complicate its conduct and render
doubtful its final outcome.
The United States is waging the present war
with emergency navy, one gathered in from
80 to 60 days. The United States, as one Of
the leading powers of the world, must assert
her position and defend and guard her interests,
and she can do so only by supporting an efficient
navy
This will probably be the most attractive out
come of the present war.-Kansas City World
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

daughter, Polite, who married John Ward.
She was then years old She remained in
that family until she was married. and raised
nine children. John Ward died in 1854. She
was sold to John Ray, on whose plantation her
husband lived. She remained a slave until
1865" She came to Kansas in February, 1868,
and has remained here ever since
"Pollie Ward, her first owner (so-called
mstress) is now dead. Her grandmother
lived to be us years old, but went blind before
her death.
'My father lives in Drisden, Tenn, running
store. am an ex-sherif and farmer; also
grandson Of John Ward, her owner.
"Drisden, Tenn. ANDREW WaRD."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
Don't Like to Name It.

A political county convention was recently
held in this state and nominate a distiller for
park con missioner saloonist for sen tor, a
loouist for the legislature, saloonist for con-
stable, and lottery dealer for bailif. In ac-
cepting the nomination for city treasurer, the
nemnee made the following address:
II am not much on making speeches, and
don't believe speech-making is good way to
make votes. think can get more by taking
eleh one of you aside and setting up the beer
than by making speeches to you." 1t was not
Democratic Populist nor Prohibition conven
tion. l would be ashamed to say what party i,
was.-George Scott in New York Witness.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
"GRANNY" RAY.

"GRANNY" RAY, as she is Familiarity
called, was Io2 years old, yesterday (Thurs-
dayA. The writer has known her tof more
thaa q quarter of a century. Indeed, she is
county, and probably has more friends than any
othe. resident of Garnett She is a general
davorite, and has the "liberty OF the city'-the
eutree into nearly every home. She is still
able to go about town, but her work days are
over. We hope, however, that she may see
,nauy more birthdays. In proof of her age,
we print the following letter:
"Sylvia Ray was born June 2, 1895, in
Wake county, North Carolina. Her first owner
was Philip Adams. She was given to his
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

THERE is considerable talk of a ferce being
brought to bear on the president to secure the
postponement of bombardment of Cuba until
next fall. AS to who itlis that is asking thispost
ponement nothing is said, but it is said to be
the men who originated the peaceful bloc kads"
policy for the purpose of forcing an issue Of
bonds. To postpone the bombardment till fall
would give all the Cubans chance to starve to
death, and then relief from US would not be
necessary. But it would help on bsad issue.
-Nonconformist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

The people are not going to object to the csst
of war, but they want it ended quickly. If
Ioo,o 900 or 200, 900 more volunteers are needed,
they want them called for, drilled and armed
with all the expedition possible. If 500, o,ooo,-
900 or ten times that amount of money is need
ed, they will not object to having it spent as
long as it brings results. They want the war
ended with glory to the American arms, regard
less of expenses. Topeka State Journal.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
Currency Convention.

OMAHA, NEB,, May AL Sterling Morton,
chairman of the monetary congress, is IN Omaha
arranging for an interesting debate this SUM
mar. He designates the affair as currency
C invention.
According to the outline of the former secre-
tary of agriculture the convention will occur
during September, continuing three days. He
proposes to designate the first of these three
DAYS as ''slver day. and give Mejsrs. bryan,
Towne and other apostles an opportunity to
discuss the silver theme. The second day is to
be known as ''gold day;" when Horace White
of the New York Evening Post, Edward At
kinson, of Boston, and other single-single stand
ard men are to have an opportusty to state
their views.
The third day is to be "paper moaey day, :"
and will be divided into two sections. Weaver,
Bland and other original greenbackers are to be
given the floor during the morning to argue for
their favorite money, the afternoon to be devot-
ed to addresses from Eckles, Hepburn, Cannon
and other bankers who arc opposed to al ire
deemable currency.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

THE case of Mr.. Blue is receiving good
deal Of attention from Republican papers.
Editor LObdell, of the Kansas City Tribune
(Rep.) }, says that he Blue talked himself to
death in congress, still has the Kincaid bank
scandal on his hands, and has neglected to pay
money borrowed of his political friends at home
and over the state. He also goes after him for
saying in a campaign speech in 1894 that 'the
man will have to get on his feet quick that iu-
PRODUCES bill for the free coinage of silver be-
fore do" when he did not mean and never
intended to do anything of the kind. "Not-
withstanding that he went to congress under
the most favorable circumstances, his first term
had not expired, Mr.. Lobdell concludes, "when
the keen blade of congressional estimate had
punctured the windbag, it had collapsed, and
his influence was gone "-Wellington Voice.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
BLUE Sill VERED GER,

Where roses deck each lowly mound
Where lilies nod and sway,
Where pine to palm, on haliowed ground,
The veterans stand to-day.
Their ranks are thinner far than when
Wars music herceiy rolled.
The word is passing along again,
'"The boys are growing old y
Their heads are barred. Oh, vanished years
What alchemy was thine!
See what wondrous change appears
Adown the soldier line.
The SHOWS of age OH beard and hair
Have cast their spotless hue.
Yon grizzlied crowns give se'ablance fair
OF gray above the blue
The gray that fell has won at last,
But gentle is its reign;
A benediction from the past
Upon the armies twain
On North and South, no more apart,
1t sheds its tender grace.
A seal upon each loyal heart
That time cannot ettace.
Not :'growing old' are they that wait
The final "taps" of life,
But growing old in loves estate,
These victors Of the strife.
Blue conquered once and proudly wore
The Wreath famc's hands bestow;
Gray conquers now and conqnefs DER
The heads of friend and foe.
CHARLES MoREAU HARGER.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

The London shareholders of the Central Pa
ciic railroad now control a majority Of the
stock. They hold $4,000 shares. This is
ONLY one instance of alien ownership of Amer
lean property, but it is enough to show why
England is not going to join any couatry M
war against the United States. -Nonconformist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

DIRECT LEGISLATION is no lsngef merely
desirable; it has become essential to the safety
if not the continued existence, Of the republic.
A few years ago the representative system was
in decay-now it is dead and stinketh.-New
York Journal
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
HUDSON APPOINTED.

Major j. K. Hudson has been appointed
brigadier-geaeral This news is gratifying to
Kansans in general. 1t was feared that Hud-
son would be turned down for Hughes, the
traitor who refused to obey the orders of Gov
ernor Lewelling.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

THAT noble patriot, Phil Armour, of Chica-
90, made strong plea for Cuban independence
and American interventon-and OH the day
war was declared, raised the price of meat two
GERS a pound That modern patriotism. The
Rochester Socialist.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03
JUNE.

Speed away, winsome May,
Der the fragrant meadow grasses.
One more gay comes this way,
June, the bright, the lovely, passes.
Roses fair in her hair,
Lilies at her girdle bending;
Everywhere, incense rare
To the azure skies ascending.
Far aud near, bird songs clear
Swell anew the merry measure.
June is here June is here!
Gracious June, the month of pleasure!
LALIA MITCHELL.
Viok's Magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-06-03

SIX HUNDRED of the Kansas volunteers are
school teachers. That speaks we'll for that
class of citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-09

Nature has demonstrated that only the
fit survive. Our thirty years OF sue
cessful business prove that
ROYSTER'S CANDY
is a survival of the fittest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-09

legged grass-hoppers knew so well what
would be the result of the convention:
At $40 o'clock, S. Ohio, with cane in
hand, banged the desk in front of him
| and said: Delegates will please come
to order"
The Gideon then announced the first
business to be temporary organization
and asked Rev. II. w. Norris 20 act
as temporary chairman.
For temporary secretary Mr.. Rowland
of Vance, nominated Guy V. Barnes. Mr..
Rogers, of Wake, nominated r. b. Line
berry, of Chatham. On motion of Mr..
Aver, of Wake, both Barnes and Line
berry were chosen secretaries.
The roll call showing all the counties
in the district represented and no con
tests, the delegates present were de-
clared the regularly accredited delegates
to the convention.
On motion of Mr. Bryan, of Chat
ham. the temporary organization was
made permanent.
Mr.. Terrell. of Wake, at this point
stated that Wake county's delegation de-
sired to hold a conference" he there
fore moved a recess of two hours.
There was much opposition to this on
the part of delegates from other counties.
One man said it did seem to him that
there had been enough time for log-roll-
ing. He thought some sort of business
ought to be transacted before an adj
iournment was taken so that delegates
might know where to roll their logs. An
other pointed out that the Wake people
were at home and could afford to waste
time in caucusing. The delegates from
other counties, he said, wanted to finish
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-09

ballot Wake taking them away from
him as she had given them on the previ-
Gus vote. The fourth ballot was:
Chatham. AZ for Strowd; Franklin, &c
for Mitchell: Johnston, 13 for Fitz-
gerald; Nash. % for StrOwd; Vance, Is
for Garrett Wake, 4S for Wilson, and
u and a fraction for Strowd, 3 and a
fraction for T0mlinson.
Summary: Strowd, IS; Mitchell. 30:
Wilson, 4S; Garrett, 10; Tomlinson, 16:
Fitzgerald, Is.
The fifth ballot showed no material
change: Chatham. AZ for Strowd:
Franklin, 30 for Mitchell; Johnston, IL
for Fitzgerald; Nash, % for Strowd:
Randolph, Is for Tomlinson; Vance, IS
for Garrett; Wake. IL for Wilson, 13
for Strowd, Mitchell 3, and Tomlinson
|. All of them, as usual, got fractions
of votes.
Summary: Strowd, 80; Wilson, 40;
Tomlinson, A. Mitchell, 80; Fitzgerald,
ID; Garrett, 10. No nomination.
Strowd continued losing Il few votes
each time. and Wilson was gaining
them. The sixth ballot resulted:
Chatham. AZ for Strowd; Franklin, 30
for Mitchell; Johnston, ID fog Fitz-
gerald; Nash % for Strowd; Randolph,
Is for Tomlinson; Vance, 10 for Garrett;
Wake, 80 for Wilson, 10 for Strowd, |
for Tomlinson, and / for Mitchell, with
the usual fractions
Summary: Strowd, SO; Wilson, 80;
Mitchell, 81 Tomlinson, IA; Garrett, 10;
Fitzgerald, 13.
On the announcement Of the result of
this vote, being the lowest, Strowd had
received and the highest, but one cast
Continued on Sixth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-09

vention for awhile But it was not long
before their curiosity got the better Of
them. They couldn't stand the strain
and soon they began to filter into the
hall. Loge Harris led the way and
perched himself in window. Ham
Jones slipped along behind and sat be-
side him. Dave Lane (col.), came next
and sat at the clerks desk. Then Carl
Duncan the chief of the red-legged grass
hOppers, dropped in by accident and
took his seat among the delegates. Tom
Russell, the penitentiary warden, stood
in the aisle, near the Gideon's elbow
Then there was DR. julius Bolts Fortune
in all his glory of black frock coat and
white shirt front. Little Claudi,
Bernard sat in front of the Marlborough
House and discreetly surveyed the land
scape from afar.
AT the night session Tom Bailey came
in and sat down between DIR. Fox Person
and Walter Henry, who has at last ob
tanned relief. Senator Sharpe and DIR
Warren Vines Hall. two of our mos
distinguished Republican officials. occ1
pied the bald-headed row. Dock Sorrel
and Jack Rocks Chamberlain sat severa
rows behind looking like Helen's babic'
Henry Dockery, A. -. Shaffer, Mel
Aston (col.), John Nichols, Ed. John
son (col.), and many lesser Republican
lights Claudio Melnot Bernard tool
Dave Lanes place behind the clerks
desk. Claudio wore pride of the
Sewer" cigar in his mouth and a smile
of satisfaction on his face. He was
CARROTS special advisor. Perhaps thai
is why the Vance man was so badly
beaten. Luther White had Ioge Har
ris' place in the window. Loge was busy
among the delegates and had little time
to sit down.
Among the visitors who made them
selves conspicuously busy among tn,
delegates ] must not neglect to mention
Joe Martin. the postmaster mt Tarboro
and his ancient stove-pipe hat; J. G. l.
Harris, ST., of Rutherfordton and o. II
Dockery. Jr.. of Richmond county.
And this is how the chief of the red