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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03
Eau LINER AND BoTELER


GRAFTON, Cept 81.
Messrs. Charles j. Faulkner and
A. r. Boteler, candidates for Con-
gress met at Prunytown to-day.
The crowd was large and pretty
well divided in politics, with prob
ably a small democratic majority
On motion of Leonard Mallonee,
Hon. b Z Martin was called to the
chair. Mr.. Martin in very neat
little speech introduced Mr.. Faux
ner. The honorable gentleman
mounted the rostrum with all the
agility of circus rider and the
grace OF a French dancing master.
In his contest with Martin, for
the nomination at Piedmont, Mr..
Faulkner found himself a skillful
politician-successful manipulation,
and he has to-day shown himselfa
shrewd debater. He had met Bot
eler on many q hard fought field.
He knew he dare not assert any
principles upon which Boteler
could take issue with him, and
therefore adroitly managed to
speak on such a subject as he sup
posed would extort no reply from
e oteler.
After informing the people that
it was the first time in his life that
he had had the pleasure ofaddress-
ng the good people of Taylor, he
thanked a kind Providence that
he was born in Virginia, not only
Virginia, but West Virginia. He
said he had struggled for four
years to connect his portion of the
State with ours, that he had APP
peared before the Supreme Court
of the United States in our interest
and at length had succeeded in es-
tablishing this happy union. He
had great repugnance against hav-
ing the interest of his children
committed to State that contain
ed a half million of negroes. He
preferred that they should be COM
mitted to the care of this free
White Mountain State. He did
not tell us what his fee was for
arguing the Jefferson and Berke-
ley case before the United States
Court.
He protested to be delighted
with the warm and cordial manner
in which he was received by his
Democratic brethren in Taylor
Well, / can only say, he is easily
pleased. A man who had a spark
of senslbility could not have ap-
Deared before the people who man
Tested so clearly and unmistakea-
bly, their utter contempt for him.
But his conscience seemed scared.
He forgot he had wronged and
cheated their favorite out of the
nomination. Turning to Mr. Mar
attn, he referred in glowing elo-
q uence to his magnanimous speech
at Piedmont endorsing his nomina
ton, and said: Here he sits to-
day, firm and infiexible, amid the
lies that have been circulated to
ALLEVIATE his friends and mine. The
Democratic party, in selecting me,
did not mean to do injustice to
your distinguished citizen. Hon
ors postponed are not honors de-
MED. l have a Herculean task t.
perform. go to cut down noun
tains and fill up chasms in The east
The conduct of your distinguished
citizen has captivated the hearts
of the east. He stands to-day the
most popular man in the district.n
This was the kind of argument he
used with VIII to appease the
friends of Mr.. Martin. A stronger
or more pathetic appeal was never
made by rejected lover. He per-
sisted in it until Mr.. Martin and
every modest man in the house
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-10-03
TIT FOR TAT.

A young lady, the daughter Of
the owner Of the house, was adj
dressed by a young han who,
though agreeable to her, was dis
liked by her father. OF course he
would not consent to their union,
and she determined to elope. The
night was fixed, the hour came,
the lover placed the ladder to the
window, and in few moments the
young girl was in his arms. They
mounted double horse, and were
soon some distance from the house.
Alter a while the lady broke the
silence by saying: " Well, you see
what proof / have given you of
my affection; / hope you will
make me 8 good husband" He
was surly fellow, and gruffiy
answered: "Perhaps 1 may, and
perhaps not" She made no re-
ply, but after silence of some min
utes she suddenly exclaimed: ooh
what shall we do? / have left my
money behind me in my room"
"Then," said he, 1--WE must go
back and fetch it," They were
soon at the house, the ladder was
again placed, the lady remounted,
while the ill-natured lover waited
below. But she delayed to come,
and SO he gently called: care you
coming" when she looked out of
the window and said: Perhaps
| may, and perhaps not;" and
then shut down the window, leav-
ing him to depart alone.
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In the American Woman's Home an
account is given of the profit of bee
raising as an occupation for woman. AS
an illustration it cites the case of lady
who bought four hives for $10,and who,
after having sold twenty-five hives and
420 pounds of honey In five years, was
offered, at the close of that period, ST.
500 for her stock.
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Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND BURKE STREETS,
VIM. Rutledge, Proprietor.

This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated, and the present proprie-
tor who assumed charge on the 1st of
April, is now prepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat-
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers, all of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE TABLE will be well supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate.
THE BAR will be supplied with a
choice variety of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive Ostlers.
My old patrons and the general pub
ic are invited to give me call.
April lily. w.
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Building Materials.

/ would announce to the public that
/ am prepared to accommodate Gus
toners with anything in my line of
business at short notice. Having made
arrangements with some of the most
extensive Sash and Door manufacto-
ries, / am prepared to furnish Build
ing Material of far superior quality
and at lower figures than has ever been
offered at this market,
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
Current Notes.

Times are dull, certainly; but they are
really better than when the Northern Pacific
railway was in full blast. We are no poorer
than we were then, and we do rot believe
ourselves rich. What the country waits for
now is commencement OF paying those Gov
eminent demand notes which SO long since
ought to have been paid, and a complete re-
turn to that solid and genuine way of doing
business which we so long since abandoned,
and which we are painfully but proitably re-
suming.-N. Y. Times.
Mr.. Bristow is an excellent disciplinarian,
He means to be at the head of his depart
ment. and, since he is responsible for its
workings, he means to understand it and
know what he is responsible tor.-Worcestei
Spy.
This is the rock-bed of the whole (tax)
question-taxation for all, exemption for
none. The privileges of free government
consists not in Sinking its responsibilities,
but in meeting them honestly, and so be-
coming thoroughly qualified to appreciate
and enjoy its results.-BostOn Post.
Here is a neat sentiment from Archbishop
Bayey: There is no being on earth more
mischievous and dangerous than an old poll
tician turned out to grass. That will do for
Butler. Chicago Tribune. (Rep)
DR.. George NJ. Beard of New York has
made another important discovery which
with bis usual philanthrophy he hastens to
make public. 1t is this Unconscious mo-
ton is motion that we make without know
ing it," The doctor is probably unconscious
of the fact that he hates to have his name
mentioned in the newspapers.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
NEW YORK.
The E,0ygalsopers,cm

New York, Nov 27.-The louoshoresmen'
endeavor to enlist owners of sailing vessels in
their behalf in the pendingi controversy ouly
succeeded in uniting them with the steamship
men. A general strike is expected today on
the docks of Brooklyn, Jersey City and Hobo
ken un'ess thu uniform schedule af rates pre-
scribed by the longshoremen be adopted. In
many instances the schedule Is actually lower
than the prices now paid
The police are in readiness at various points
in this city. Brookly and Jersey CITY TO pre-
vent anticipated disturbances by the long
shoremeD.
Thanksgiving Charities.
The inmates of all charitable aud correction
al institutes of the city and vicinity were
abundantly supplied with THANKSGIVING lnxnr-
les except those at Blackwell Island, 10 charge
of the Commissioner of Charities, and Correc.
tons. where lack OF funds prevented
The Strike
A general strike of the longshoremeu went
into effect this morning. They have struck
work all over the city. whether receiving the
old rates, 40 cents an hour for day and so cents
tor night work, or not. The men at work on
cations to finish work on the steamer France
for nothing. About 1000 policemen are scat
tered along the piers in North and East Rivers,
and the police boat is moored at convenient
point ready TO convey men to any point where
trouble might occur.
Hilton Wants an Early Trial.
The counsel for Theodore Tlton asked judge
Nelson in the Brooklyn City Court today to
fix an early day for the trial of their client.
The motion was cal aestly opposed by the Dis
trict Attorney. Judge Nelson promised to
look over the matters.
VariOus Matters.
The specie shipments yesterday were 81 800,
900 liz gold coin and 100000 10 bars.
Tue coroners jury to-day found Isabel Gay
of hylrr hop 10 H.,
placing it upon Il red hot stove The woman
WAS COmlnlIIed for tIial
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
Enforced ldieneSs and Suffering i'm
the Mining District.
A Hard Winter In Prospect.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-Letters from the May
or OF Scranton, Pa, aud from President O. Hal
lOran OF the iners Association at Luzerne
county, Pa, both state that poverty and dis
tress prevail in the mining region and vicinity.
The Mayor says that thouss Dds Of workmep
have been idle during the summer aud are now
only working on half aud three quarters time.
Their families are suffering great privatiuns,
and the STATEN houses of Scranton ere filled to
overfiowing every night with homeless and al
most naked people. President O'Halioran re-
views the situation of the miners and the grind
ing measures against them by theft empowers
from 1860 to the present time, and says the
present disturbances in the coal regions are not
DEVELOPMENTS of any recent circumstances but
the inevitable issue of grievances that have
been accommodating many years. At the pres
ent time in Wyoming and Lackawana valleys
thousands of men are idle. They are not natu-
rally indoent. On the contrary, they are will
ing to- 10 Dor for "a fair remuneration 1t is not
their desire to increase their wages by raising
the price of coal. They simply ask for an op-
portunty of supporting themselves and their
families. They have means to stay where
they are, they have not enough money to re
move themselves and families elsewhere, ard
they must live. Unless some extraordinary
change takes place this winter TO the thousands
Of laboring men now out of work, will be the
most terrible and deplorabie this district has
ever seen. L say this after travelling the valley
from one end to the other, and after visiting
every colliery, conversing with all tho men and
learning their sentiments. | dare not credit
the issue, but unless something is dOue can
not see how hundreds of the unemployed can
pSr3 ne Starvation
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
by TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE
Thanksgiving mt the State Prison


RocKLAND, Nov. 27.-Thauksgivin was oh.
served as usual at the state prison, Thomaston.
Religious services were held in the chapel at
nine o'clock, Rev j. X. Mason delivering a
short practical discourse suitable TO the occa-
sion. FROM ten to twelve the prisoners were
allowed to enjoy themselves together freely in
the new paint shop, AN immense room, with
music. dancing and social recreation. At noon
they filed into the cells, each being served with
good dinner of roast fowl and accompani-
ments. The afternoon they spent in the cells.
Launched.
BELFAST. Nov. 27.-Launched at Stockton.
by Willard Mudgett, double. deched bark
named the Willard Mudgett, of 875 TONS rates
Al for ten years, and is to be commanded by
Capt. Isaac B. Dickey.
Loss of Maine Vessel.
New YORK, Nov. 27-fhe steamship Vicks-
burg, from Port Royal, arrived to day, with
Capt E!wel and the crew of the schooner
Emma E. Finney. loaded with gaauo, from
Bristol, Maine, for Charleston, which went
down in the gaie Of the oath.
Suicite.
AUGUSTA, Nova man named George w.
Leavitt, living on the Ire between Richmond
ard Gardiner, committed suicide by banging
from beam in his barn. He was about 60
years old, and it is thought was insane on ac-
count of the death of his wi fe
An Eastp0rt Girl Missing.
LAWRENCE, Mass, Nov 27.-Carrie Guptill,
a girl employed in the New Pacific Mills in
this city, has disappeared under circumstances
indicating suicide. She was 20 years of age, of
American parentage. and belonged in Eastport
A note left by her for her sister says that she
was tired OF living, and it is believed ske has
drowned herself in the Merrimac
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK. Nov. 27-Evenrng. --Flour-receipts OF
2O,Zl1 bbs exports 1886 bbs; sales 1O175 bbls.-
Buckwheat flour dull and easier at 90 "a 40 per
100 lbs for State and Pennsylvania shipping extra
quiet account of scanty freight room and steve
dores strike; Minnesota rmer at q 10c advance on
stained medium Winter Wheat is slow. Rye flour
is unchanged; No 2 and superfne in improved re-
quest; Southern in moderate demand. Wheat-re-
ceps 415,507 bush exports 2i6.715 bush; sales 81
COO bush at 90 q 10 for No Spring; II for No
Chicago Spring; IA "a LAY for No 2 Milwaukee,
Spring; Is q % for No Minnesota Spring; | 20
q 2SI for Amber Winter i Is q 40 for White VIM
ter; market opened and held higher; buyers holding
off and closed about Wednesdays price ami moder
ately active. Corn-recepts 1o4,ls0 bush; exports
5000 bush; sales 100000 bush at IS a SOC for new
Western Idixed higher prices for high Mixed and 92s
q 93c for old do afoat; closed quiet oats-receipts
152 129 bush; sales $4,000 bush at 6S a Coo for No
Mixed Chicago, chiefly at CSC; size for White Ohio in
store; CSC track and SOC afoat for State Mixed;
closed quiet and firm. Barleyreceipts 1872 Ill bush;
sales 10000 bush Canada at So; State and Western
quiet market closed heavy and lower to sell; market
quiet Barley Malt--recefpts 800 BUSH the market
is quiet and held above buyers views lower to sell be.
ing in sympathy with Barley. Cornmeal-receipts of
$50 bills and 800 sacks exports 1740 bbs sales OF 400
bbls and 500 sacks at 90 q 10 for brandywneia 20
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
FIRES.
various RurnInys. .

New HARTFORD, Ct, Nov. 27.-The Hart
ford House in Canton, o celebrated country
hotel in the old stage coach times, on the Hart.
ford and Albany turnpike, was burned last
night.
MONTREAL, Nov. 26 An extensive fire.
broke out here last nj ht in the coal sheds of
the City Gas Companys works at Hocbeloga,
entirely destroying the roof of the building and
damaging fourteen or fifteen thousand tons of
coal. Damage to building $1,000; insured for
$1,000 Loss on coal $4,000; insured.
TILsoNBURG, Nov. 27.-Twenty stores and
dwellings were destroyed by fire at Tilsonburg
last night
NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-Leonard's sash factory.
Babeoek's -four mill aud Frosps saw mill. at
Dexter, N. Y. were burned last night. Loss
$50 000
BALTIMORE, Nov. 27.-Marburg Brothers
tobacco factory was damaged considerably. with
a large quantity of extra fine tobacco, BY fire
to day.
BLACKSTONE, Mass, Nov. 27.-The black
smith, carriage and paint shops, and dwelling
house, all belonging to jeremiah and Oscar w.
Fuller, Lincoln Honse and adjoining barn. were
burned here yesterday morning. Fuler's loss
amounts to $4,000; insurance $4,000.
Boston. Nov 27-Fires at WaItbam aast
night destroyed the large two story house
known as the Full mansion. Loss $1,000; no
insurance.
The double tenement house Oh Concord street.
Newton Lower Falls, was damaged $1,000
At Jamaica Plains barn and two horses OF
Timothy Cunning were burned.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
MASSACHUSETTS,.
Murder at Fall River,


BOSTON, Nov. 27.-Yesterday afternoon at
Fall FLYER. Patrick Madden fatally assaulted
Frenchman namedLaselle, Waterman of The
Border City mills No. 2. Madden had recently
been discharged from the mills.
Ellen, wife of Patrick D0nehne on Cherry
street, was fatally burned by boiling fat yester-
day.
NiyOrCe Law Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court has declared the divorce
law OF 1874 unconstitutional. The court saws !:
Chapter 237, statutes Of 1874 declares that sue h
divorces nisi heretofore decreed shall, without
further judicial process. hearing or decree be
decreed, and take and have the force and e fleet
OF absolute divorces from the bonds of matri-
mony, exceeds the authority conferred upon
the legislature by the constitution and is with
out legal effect.
Fatal Fall.
AT Amesbury Mills last night, q woman was
killed by falling down stairs
The Boston Railroads,
The legislative committee appointed to CON
slider the best method of utilizing the common
wealth flats at South Boston for railroads pur-
poses have concluded that method be devised
by which all the railroads centerng in Boston
can reach them. The Boston e. North IVES
tern Cailroad Company has been formed for the
purpose of building and operating a railroad to
render access to the flats easier and devotion
them as shipping points.
Murder.
This afternoon two Young men, Richard
Kneelaud and John w. Carney, became involv-
ed ia quarrel IN Couch street, when Gainey
stabbed homeland with knife penetrating his
left lung. The wounded man was taken:to the
Massachusetts General Hospital, but died soon
after reaching there. His assalaut was arrest
ed and confessed tie crime.
Various Natter.
The Globe Theatre in this city, burned in
1879 1879 IS now rebuilt and will be opened next
Thursday with company from the Fifth Ave-
nue. Theatre, New York, including Fanny Dav-
export.
Hon. John Young NJ c. p, President Of
The Montreal Board of Trade, and Hon. Hugh
McClenen OF Canada, are on visit to this city
with view, it is understood, of examining the
facilities for commerce offered by Boston.
Vessel a shore.
New BEDFORD, Nov. 27.-Barl Idaho of
New York, from Cienfuegos for Boston, is
ashore on sound side Of Naushon. Several uu-
successful attempts to haul her off have been
made. Lighters have gone to her. A portion
OF her cargo OF sugar and molasses will proba-
bly, have TO be DISCHARGED
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
WASHINGTON.
Disagreement of the Jary in the Safe
Burglary Case-Quessiouabie Transac.
tiOns Reported.

burglary Case-QuesfiOuabie Transac.
tions Reported.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2e-Hsrriu yton White
ly, Nettleship and several friends were on the
watch last ulght for a verdict in The safe bur
glary case. while number of.memorialists
showed similar anxiety. 1t is asserted that
notes passed between the jury room window
aud Harriugton's fridnds. The morning pa
pers say that the jury stands ten for acquttaI
and two for conviction, their authority being
the statement that several persons standing
within hearing OF the jury room window, which
was open at the top, heard the exclamation,
IA re you two blokes going 10 stand out against
US ten gentlemen all night!' Card PLAYING,
psalm singing and discussion occupied the time
of the jurors. Harrington's office and the Of
fee of Cbr.sty, counsel for the memoralists, are
directly in view OF The two windows of The Jury
room, about twenty rods distant, and rumors of
sign teiegraphinS between them and the Jury
are prevalent.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.--The court room was
crowded to day in expectation of the iury in
the safe burglary case being sent for by Judge
Humphreys, but after visit to the judge the
deputy marshal announced that uotting would
be done until II or 1 O'Clock. thus indicating
that the jury will be allowed an extension of
time in order if possible to make up a verdict.
Harrington, Whitley andiWilliams were pres
ent.
Later The jury iu the safe burglary cas-
have come in and report q verdict that Arthur
A. Williams is innocent, but cannot agree as to
Harrington and Whitley,
The judge ordered the recognizanres Of Har-
rngton and Whitley to be continued to the
next term of the Court and then discharged
the jury, 1t appears that the jury in Har-
rn2ton's case stood eight for acguittaand four
for conviction, and in Whtely's case nine for
acquttal to three for conviction. All sorts of
intimidation was used towards carrying the
other jurors, but they remained firm
Treasury Balances.
The following are the Treasury balances for
to-day Currency, S14911 ,957; special deposit
OF legal teudeIs for redemption of certificates of
deposit $50 6S0,000; coin, $685. ,5S3, including
coin certificates $23, 3S7. 900; outstanding legal
tenders, $685., 000, 600.
False Statement
The Secretary of Wat to-day forwarded the
following telegram from Gen. Sheridan TO the
Secretary of Interior:
CHICAGO, Nov. q.
TO Brig Gen. TopnSaRd, WaShiaqton:-"I
wish to relieve the Honorable Secretary Of War
from any apprehension coming from the false
statement going the rounds Of some Eastern
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
Phleb0tOuy.

When DR.. Sangrado found his patients weak, he
gave them water Cruel. When they got weaker he
blei them and dosed them with caomel and jalap
Gil Bias tells us they almost invariably died. A good
many people are killed that way yet. The world in
general however, has found out that in cases of de-
bility and premature decay, Hostetter's stomach
Bitters is the true fe-sustaining cordial. This tonic
il a powerful and perfectly harmless restorative.
But it dOes mere than invgOrate. 1t regulates and
puries. While it builds up the strength and nfuses
vitality into the blood it brings all the secletions in
to hal mony with the laws of health The fteher sex
find it invaluable in the various physical difficulties
to which their organization renders them subject.
In all historical and hypochopdrca cases its effect is
magical. By it the strength is increased the appe-
tte preserved, and frmness and elasticity given to
the system.
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
NEW HAMPSHI RE.
Ten,perauce Nsauifes,e

CONCORD, Nov 27.-The call for the prohibit
tion convention, which is to be held in this city
on Wednesday, Dec. I'd, to take such action as
may be deemed expedient with regard to the
Senatorial and Congressional nominations and
to Nominate candidates for Governor and Rail-
road Commissioners contains the following:
Let the friends of the prohibition move.
ment show that their love for the cause has not
wane1, DOR their zeal abated. Let us have a
full, live, enthusiastic convention and thus
convince our opponents at the opening of the
campaign that we propose to fight it out on
this line, aud to do our best to continue the
doubling process which we have so successful
ly carried in each of the preceding elections
1t is signed by John Blackmar, chairman of
the prohibition state committee
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
August Flower.

The most miserable beings in The world are those
suffering from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
More than seventy five per cent. Of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these two di-
seases and their effects such sour stomach sick
head ache, habitual cosiveness, impure blood heart
burn, water-brash, gnawing and burning pains at
the pit of the stomach, yellow skim coated tongue
and disag eeable taste in the mouth, coming up OF
the food after eating, low spirits, &C. Go to your
Drug Store and inquire about it get sample bot
lie for 10 cts. w f Phillips & Co., wholesale gents
Sa2j TSST,&weow3m
The Portland daily press., 1874-11-28
DIED.

In This city, Nov q, Mrs. Abbie wife of Benjamin
Underwood. aged 90 years.
In Bridgton. Nov. 20, Mr.. John Webb, aged II
years months.
10 years months; 25th, Mr.. Asa Libby aged about
rs years,
In Sacramento, CAL, Oct. 30, Mr.. Theodore MILL
ken, aged 40 years,-iormerly of Portland.