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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26
WHAT WE SHALL DO.

Experiment has at various times
within our political history, been
tried to determine how far party
lines coald be ioosened, and yet a
sort of union of sentiment be kept
up for political action. The results
ofsuch experiments have been va
rious and dissimiiar, but we are
forced to admit, without citing
instances in support Of the declara-
ton, that they have always been
freighted with much good to our
political condition. The creation
OF a feeling among the people that
bears its fruits in independent po-
litical thought and action, rather
than blind adherence to the
efforts of combination of politi-
cal agents, too often swayed by un-
due and illegitimate influence, is
the only safe and practical ground
we have against political corrup-
ton.
We are aware that we may be
accused of heresy in counciing in
telligent, individual action upon
political Nominations, a scrutiny of
character and fitness for position
before endorsing the sruge at the
ballot box, but we are perfectly
willing TO be rated with those who
believe ard teach that it is the
highest right, yea, the stern duty
of every citizen, to be his own con-
vention, and pass upon the right 10
his suffrageS Of each individual
candidate, regardless of the action
of the agents who placed him be-
fore the public. We.do not mean
to be understood as declaring that
independent candidates are any
more entitled to the confidence of
the people than those who are
placed in nomination by conven-
tons, except in so far that in these
days the tricky, scheming politi-
clan who seeks prominence, gen.
orally mauipulates the action of
the delegates, so as to stifle the
fair expression Ofthe masses whose
agents they are F.; therefore the only
difference in position before the
public between the independent
candidate" and the regular nom
inee," is, that one submits his
claims for individual action; the
other, by a political combination,
whose fitness may be denied, and
W hose action may be impeached.
In either case the voter is the court
of final resort, and it is his solemn
duty to weigh the opposing candi-
dates carefully, and decide between
them with judicial firmness In
this off year of Political life we are
glad to note the change that is
taking place in political action
The experiment is being tried
again as to how far we may oblit-
crate party lines and still keep up
a semblance Of union between ele-
ments-and the farther the better
we say. Itall argues we'll for our
future, and as we have SO often
been Intercepted as to what we
would do, and whom this paper
would SUPPORT. we will answer the
question by saying that we shall
use our own judgment, and advise
all our readers to do the same
Another day we may give more
particulars,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

The frightful disaster at Fall
River on Saturday, resulting in the
loss of seventy-five lives, serves to
show that the legislation and al
the thought given to the matter
have failed to provide means to
prevent a great destruction of life
from fire in cotton mills or other
manufacturing estab b ish ments
when large numbers of helpless
women and children are gathered
in the upper rooms.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

1t ls conceded that Tennessee
will be carried largely by the Dem
ocrats at the ensuing election, and
that Democrat will be chosen to
succeed Parson Brownlow in the
United States Senate. Andrew
johnson is working with all his
energy for the vacancy, but Is OPP
posed by many of the old rebel lead
ers..who cannot forgive the EXPIRES
ident for his part ia the events of
81, and the succeeding years hence
a strong combination is at work to
defeat him. The friends of Gov
ernor Brown, who is a candidate
argue that johnson should be de-
feated for the reason that by his
action in the canvass two years
ago the State was carried for the
Republicans. General Cheatam
and other Democrats, whose as
pirations were defeated by john
sons friends, however, are max
ing a vigorous canvass in his be-
half, and they assert that they will
be supported by the majority o
Democrats in the Legislature. Mr.
Johnson is making tour of the
State for the purpose of personal
ly visiting all the members of the
Legislature and presenting his
claims. 1t is stated that the Re-
publican members, for the sake of
worrying the Democrats, will
throw their vote for johnson in
case he is an Independent candi-
date.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26
HON, A. II. BOTELER.

We print in another column the
announcement of Hon, A r Bote-
Ter as an independent candidate
for Congress in this Congressional
District, in opposition to Hon. c..
]. Faulkner, the Democratic NOM
dee. We presume that since the
declination of Senator Wiley, the
contest will be fought
out between Messrs. Faulkner and
BoteIer.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26
Now that Faulkner and Bottle

Now that Faulkner and Boteler
seem to have the fight to
themselves for Congress, many
our people are inquiring if a joint
discussion will be held during the
campaign at this place. 1t would
really be revival of old times, if
these old stager5 thus again enter
the arena.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

Why is it that Messrs. Faulkner
and Boteler who are having joint
discussions in other portions OF the
district, do not air their rhet-
oric in Martinsburg. Every one
here would like to hear them
Give us the chance, gentleman.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

In the Oregon Legislature the
independents" hold the balance
of power between the Democrats
and Republicans in each House.
The three parties are nearly equal
ly divided.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26
Comm unicated.)
THE NUMBER WANTED.
Eds. Independent
Sep. %, 1874.

Eds. Independent:
[ noticed ia to-day's issue com
munication signed observer"
which gave US some needed infor-
nation about the taxes, and az he
seems to possess considerable infor-
nation upon this topic, we would
be obliged if he would let us know
how many children attend the
public schools Of Martinsburg, and
the number Of teachers, together
with their pay.
Respectfully, &C.,
RAILROAD SHOPS.
Sept. 22nd, 1874.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

The Cincinnati Enquirer, the
leading Democratic organ in Ohio,
says:
Nothing is lacking TO the COM
p!etion of the folly Of the Democ-
racy South but speach from JEFF
ferson Davis.D
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

A workingmens mass meeting was
held in Philadelphia, Saturday night at
which the eight hour movement was ad-
vocated, the limited issue of gresnbacks
favored, and all engaged in the construc
ton of the Centennial buildings denounc
cd for their treatment of mechanics.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

The Democrats of New York
have nominated Samuel j. Tilden
for Governor.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

Prof N. G. Bracket, of Harpers
Ferry, is announced in the Shep-
herdstown Register as candidate
for the Legislature.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

General j. S. Wheat. an influen-
tiol and prominent member of the
Wheeling bar died in that city on
Thursday.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

Boston has nine hundred Offices to let,
and yet more Office buildings are in
course Of erection.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26

Vienna has decided to adopt crema-
ton. 1t is the first capital city which
has taken this step.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-09-26
AN ANSWER.
Eds. independents:

iIltS. iHuepe1uent:
1t gives me great pleasure to see
the " Railroad shops take an in
terest in the school tax question.
and the very strict economy prac-
ticed by the School Board. / in
tend to keep them posted, and
shall first give them the names of
the teachers with their salaries:
per month.
D. Speer, Superintendent............$s5.ce
Tegethof. 85 90
Ditfenderfer........... 60. 90
Long bO.oo
Hayden. ........................... 6o.oo
Gerhardt...........- ..................... 5000
LADIES
Miss Winn.... 90
Miss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. dc. 90
Miss Hill. ............................ $3.50
Miss Cuttings. .......... 37.5o
Miss Colston........ ..................... $500
Miss Wilson ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40 90
Miss Ahern. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40 90
Miss Emmert......... ................... 81 so
MISS MADEIRA. ............................S 1880
Miss Embeg .............".............. 40 90
Miss OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500
ooLoRED
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
M = II IL L Il O

DAVIs-YoUNG-By RevChas Dawson, at, the
rssiGence of the brides mother, the 7th inst Mr.
D. Davis Of Arena, aud Mrs. E. A. Young, of Pleas
ant Ridge.
The CHRONICLE returns thanks to the fair bride
for some delicious samples of the wedding feast,
and joins with their host of friends in wishing the
happy compile long, prosperous and happy life.
JONRs-FARRIS-On Thursday, July 9th by
Rev. J. Knibbs. Mr. Richard P. Jones to Miss Mary
Farris, both Of DodgeYille
We extend congratulations on the happy event.
and thanks for the kind RENE entrance of the print
ers May ne yer shadow cross their path. and theiI
life be a continual honey moon.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10

man 10 assist him in exploring the varied
fields Of science; bat We do ,iaVor pfohlolc
ton of all licensed sale or manufacture OF
deadly poisonous beverages as mnch'so as we
would the manufacture or sale Of an opiated
chewing gum for young ladies. Success 10
the cause.
Changers are prospecting and receive in
| torn praise and abuse from their friends
and foes. Il. u. bUTTERFlELD'
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10


still subject to the Constitution of Wis
consin, and there is no power anywhere
to remove it beyond the reach of its
authority:
S. As to the rates for the transit of
persons and property exclusively with
in the limits Of this state, the Legisla-
ture had the right to alter the terms of
the charter of the Northwestern Rail-
way Company, ana the fact that such
alteration might effect the value of its
property or franchises, cannot touch the
question of power in the Legislature.
The repeal of its franchises wonld
have well-nigh destroy the value Of its
tangible property; and while the latter,
as such, could not be taken, still, its
essential for use on the railroads
would be gone.
6. The fact that grants Of land were
made by Congress to the State connot
change the rights Of the corporations
or of the creditors. If the state has
not performed the trust it must answer
10 lUC lLlLcO OldING'
7. The act of the 18th Of March,
IA, while not interfering with the rates
freight on property transported entire
ly through the State to and from 9TH
er states, includes within it's terms
property and persons transported on
railroads from other states into Wiscon
sin ,nnd from w iseonsin into other states.
This act either establishes orauthorizes
the Commissioners to establish, fixed
rates of freight and fare on such per-
sons and property. The case Of "Ihe
State Freight Tax" reported in 18th
Wallace, p 232, decides that this last
described traffic constitutes commerce,
between the several States" and that
the regulation thereof belongs exclu-
sively to Congress. 1t becomes.
therefore, very grave cues
ton whether it is competent
for state arbitrarily to fix certain
rates for transportation Of persons and
property of this Interstate commerce
as the right to lower rates implies also
the right to raise them, There may
be serious doubts whether this can be
done. This point was not fully argues
by the counsel, and scarcely at all by
! the counsel for the defendants; and I'M
der the circumstances, we do not al
present feel warranted, on this ground
alone, to order the issue of an injunc-
tom If desired by the plaintiffs, it may
be further considered at future time
either on dumurrer to the bill or in such
other form as may fairly present the
question for consideration.
The motion for an injunction is over
ruled.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
NEW OFFERS!
NEW IDEAS
See the Grand Gifts
Our F'ireside Friend
To Its subscribers.

Entirely NeTv and ssysprec edented and
suck RS will interest every owe. You
miss it If you don't send for samples
and full particulars which are sent
free!
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
Argumentum Adhominem.

w ud'S LH0 ldIuCl Sldtlly my lHtelll~
gence that the receipts of internal
revenue for the fiscal year just closed
are So, 900, 900 in excess Of the estimate,
which was $l00,0o0,00O. It is always
better to be little ahead than little
behind in our finances. The present
administration has secured peculiarly
happy results. We can not but feel
that the steady reduction of the nation
al debt, the prompt payment of interest,
and the curtailing of expenses wher-
ever practicable SO far as ascertained,
will have their legitimate effect upon
the people in our elections this fall.
The other day large number of clerks
were discharged from the departments
at Washington. 1t was probably a
personal misfortune to the clerks,
but the departments are not asylums,
and the public interest must be sub
served. The spirit Of economy which
followed upon the heels of the close
of the war seems to be increased rather
than decreased. Leak after leak has
been stopped; investigation after in
vestigatlon has been made. Almost
every branch of the public service
that had any connection with the pub
lie moneys has received thorough
overhauling, and changes have been
made in an honest desire for the best.
Whether they will all prove advan-
tageous or not remains to be seen. It
is no slight thing for party that has
been in power as long as the Republi-
can has to thus purge the corruption
which usually gathers and increases
with years, and eventually brings a
party to defeat. 1t was too great a
strain for the Democratic party to bear,
and so great was it's load that, though
for years immersed@in the cleansing
waters Of obscurity, the toulness is
found to cling to it wherever it appears
above the surface.
In view Of the great debt fucufred
by the war, the people called loudly
for retrenchment. They felt the debt
must be paid and the only way to do it
was by public economy. Nobly did the
Republican party respond to the APP
peal, and month by month it has been
pegging away at the national debt,
until no one now doubts the national
honor or its purpose and ability to sus-
tain it's credit. This it has done.
while also reducing the taxes almost
80 per cent. 1t has heen lifting the
burden from the people, and by this
providence greatly lessened the disas-
trous effects of the panic. Almost every
monetary report we get from Washing
ton brings US satisfaction, The debt
is reduced so much, there is SO much
left over from the appropriation of last
year, and now we hear that the receipts
Of internal revenue are so much in ex
cess of the estimates. We rarely hear
OF any party being turned out Of power
which can show such financial record
as this. 1t is said that mans pocket
Is the tenderest spot,and it comes pref
ty near being so with a nation. We
think the Republican party has de-
Tended that spot fairly and squarely,
and this defense is one of those deeds
that speaks more loudly than the elo-
quence of a thousand orators. Clear
iy,lt is no time to change rulers.-Nil-
acaakee Seat;ae5.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
WE WANT AGENTS.

We went representative in every neighherhood
Nothing equals 1t for agents, male or female yonrg
or old. Large cash wages aud Superb Outfit ex-
CUISINE tPrrtory,which rapidly filling mp. Mnst ar-
ply at once. Subscribe by sending So 90, sni re-
ceive the paper for one year, maghifc.n premium
share in the di>pTibntion and receive also Free
Complete Outfit, or send for particulars. Name
territory desired in writing. Address Waters 81
Co., Publishers, Chicago, III.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10

iHE Milwaukee Sentinel of Monday
says there are number of counties
to hear from, but the best Fourth of
July Grafton thus far is that which was
delivered byJudge Drummond Judges
Davis and Hopkins concerning.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10

SAT. Clark and H. L. Palmer. ac-
cording to the Green Bay Gazette, had
about all the brains there were on the
Democratic side in Wisconsin.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
CROPS,

CROPS.
Wheat is, if put in on fall piowing, esti
mated to yield 30 bushels per acre, when its
yield is II ON spring blowing, 1t is often
cultivated in corn land with very GOOD
success. A large yield is expected this
season.
Corn is small, yet it is far enough ad-
vanccd to make a full crop if there is rain
in July and August. We think there is
a fair prospect for it to be worth Is cts
per bushel this fall. 1t is the farmers
tree here. 1t is planed with 2 horse
planters success, | should say, as il
leaves the ground very smooth for several
inches each side of the stalk. tits then drag.
ged and finished with horse wheel cul
ti7ator. 1t is 80 cents per bushel here.
now. There are few farmers that have
hundreds, and some 1000 bushels, and sill
not sell for less than 60 cents per bushel
and some will not sell it at any price.
LAND
is very rich and very easily cultivated
1t is generally species of joint clay. II
appears mealy when worked and does not
bake. 1t has also portion of sand on the
surface
Valuation ranges from S35 to homesteads,
Best locations lie along the streams and
have timber and running water. Second
best, dryer and no timber. some times wa
ter. Third best, beautiful prairie, gener--
ally far better for wheat than the best quad
ity.
MARKET, DC.
Railroads advance the price. School
lands are medium. dollars per acre,
dollarsinterest on each 40 acres, and no tax
es. Valued every five years. Leased for 26
years, improvements deducted to the per-
son making them if he buys, which he can
do at any time.
We cannot Individually favor prohibi-
ton in the manufacture of alcohol, as we
consider it one of the many gifts Of God to
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
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Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1874-07-10
From " ebraska.
TABlE Rock, NEB., June II, 1874.

DEAR CHRONICLE: = Here are a few items
of general and local interest:
SEASON.
Spring cold, windy, dry and backward,
May left us after very warm leave-taking
June bowed to the storm king and came
in dripping wet and cold. All gave
her a joyous welcome, yet there VS.
not a dry thread in our picnic party
of 80. She has attended every picnic since
5 in number, -attired in her morning
costume.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-26
Lilliputians in Michigan.

A Kalamazoo correspondent of the Chicago
hater-Ocean says:
Last Friday evening the wife of Mr.. j. B.
McCrum, living at 58 Parsons street, gave
birth to pair of twins-a by and girl.
The surprise of .he parents can be imagined
when, on surveying the party, the nurse held
up the tiny pair of infants in the palm of one
'ot her hands. They were soon after we ghed
and the aggregate avoirdupUjs of the twins
was three pounds and four ounces, one of
the pair weighing one pound and eight
ounces, and the other weighing one pound
and twelve ounces. They were less than
eight inches long. and perfectly formed. A
bed was made for them which consisted of a
minute basket flied with cotton batting, and
clothing bad to be provided for the strangers,
that which in expectancy had been made up
proving world too wide for their limbs.
Some doubt was expressed by the physician
! who attended the mother as to whether tney
would live, but up to this morning they wel1
not only alive, but are lively, prgn.s; ~ EI h;a
4 wide-awake, and claim space ~ J;ots .n,S s 3
sphere as well as their OWL aro sa,,.
| brothers and sisters, OF WHOM 'neie "Ao 'o'
eral in the family, grown up. ,, o..
| T,a,o have been since Monday great
~ ,.;s;tors TO see the little children, and
IL LILY ctsmations of surprise and the ejacu-
,a.;ons .ni of admiration would fill large vol
,"v S,~e Ladies and gentlemen. old and young
sl sncL TO the house where the children lie
link and blue ribbons have been tied about
T.. little arms of the babes, so as to answer
t the question of which is the boy and the girl
The sensation is likely to last some time
though every precaution is taken to preserve
the Yves of the little ones. They nurse ane
seem e, enjoy themselves as well as could o
expected. They are perfectly formed. l.ans, aru
wa understand, full-timed children. Wrappe,,
w we ,Ln;r ,:ttIe beds they look like dolls SUD
AZ aarlv ,r ,;yified. Their cries are like those
very young kittens.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-26
The Man MilIiuer of Paris.

Mr.. Worth is native of Lincolnshire, Eng
land. His father was lawyer. Upon some
of the windows Of the Suresnes Chateau 10
engraved the escutcheon OF the family, which,
some of the French facetiously interpret as
'une noblesse de Robe" From some family
misfortune the children were obliged to aban-
don their studies and seek their own liveli.
hood. At twenty Charles Frederick went to
Paris to learn French and find work. Ha
found employment as cutter in the nsaisos
de modes Gagein, and the lady whom he had
once fal'en in love with and soon married,
was also employed there in the capacity Of
demOiselle de mGgdsin. 1t was in this house,
at the time of their marriage, that they be
gan to Sork on their own account, and found
ed the establishment which has since become
world renowned. The workshops (ateliers)
are immense in size and number. Each has
its specialty-one for the corsage, one for ju :
pons another for trimming, &c. About a
thousand work people are employed in the
making of robes and costumes. The models
of new designs are first made in muslin, tn
note the effect, and everything that goes out
OF the shop is fashioned under the superin-
tendence Of Mr.. Worth. His activity is in.
deiatigable Often when dress is finished
which fails to please him, he has it taken u
pieces and remade.-PGris Correspondent Of
Harper's Bazaar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-02-26

FmE.-According to Pliny, fire was long
time unknown to some of the ancient Egyp-
tians, ami when celebrated astronomer
showed it to them, they were absolutely in
raptures, The Persians, ,Phenicians, Greeks,
and several other nations acknowledged that
their ancestors were once without the use OF
fire, and the Chinese confess the same OF
their progentors. Pompanion, Mola, Plu-
tarch and other ancient writers speak of na-
tions which, at the time when they wrote.
knew not the use OF fire, or had just learned
II Facts of the same kind are also attessed
NV several modern nations. The inhabitants
of the Marian Islands, which were discovered
in 1851, had no idea OF hre. Never was as
tonisbment greater than theirs when they
Jaw il on the desert in one of their islands.
At first they believed it was some kind of ami
NAL that fixed to and fed upon wood.