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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09
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SrRINEsvILLE, May 7, 1874

SrRINEsvILLE, May 7, 1874
Eds. Independent
While the city officials are dis
tributing the funds of the corpora.
ton in various directions, for the
repairing Of streets, &C., we would
beg leave TO call their attention to
the fact that a sidewalk from the
railroad crossing at the Northern
part OF Queen street TO the brow of
the hill southwark, Is very much
needed. Pedestrians passing that
way during muddy seasons are
compelled to wade in mud ankle
deep, because of nc sidewalks.
They have stood It until "forbear-
ance has ceased to be d virtue,n
and as citizens and taxpayers OF
the city Of MartinsDhrg. they
ask that the Council move III the
matter, to relieve them Of the DIFF
ficuity,
PEDESTRIAN.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

The backward spring has retard-
ed building operations. Several
new buildings have been COM
menced, but the work drags slowly
along.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

English Sparrows have made
their appearance again. This is
their second visit. We hope they
will remain with us always, as
they are useful in removing can
ker worms from buds, flowers and
trees.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09
FALLING WATERS May 5.

10 The Eds. Independent:
The Potomac rising therefore
a grangers stampede, waiting fer
plaster. Mr.. p. Showers, the next
time you come out here fishing,
hire Samuel Hardy to catch you a
big bass, and then load sand. IL.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

The days will continue to
lengthen one and one quarter min
utes every twenty-four hours un-
til the 2lst of June.
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A man in West Newbury, VI,
recently won $40 by eating twelve
boxes of sardines, u quart of raw
pea beans, and pound of bar
soap within three DAYS
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

We notice that Mr.. James l..
Randolph is having erected a pail
ing fence along Race street.
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The Junior Literary Association
have suspended their meetings un-
til the first Wednesday in Septem-
her next.
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The Potomac river and the
Cumbe land Times men are full"
again. Water in one case and
Bourbon in the other.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

You may talk yourself into a
bronchial affection, but you can't
convince a Vermont woman that
there won't be death in the fam
lily If she dreams of seeing a hen
walking a picket fence.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

The farmers are behind with
their spring blowing, and no pros
pect of good weather yet.
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Sheriff Waugh and Deputy How
ermale, of Morgan county, yester-
day took Richard Miller from our
Jail to Morgan county for trial.
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All coIors of ta-sels and cords
for window curtains, for sale at
the Independent Book Store.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-05-09

The new time hook on the b. &
O r. r. will go into effect on
Sunday.
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Preston county will send dele
gates to the Capital-Moving Con-
vension at Grafton.
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Mr.. G. Hill, he County Assessor
Is hard at work, finding ont how
much people are worth.
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Col. J. @. A. Aadenbousch de-
elines 10 be a candidate for the Of
fee Of Mayor.
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The West Virginia Editorial
Convention will meet in Parkers
burg on Thursday next.
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Gas and water are to be put into
Turner Hall as soon as the weather
will permit.
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lee cream, soda water and Book
beer in Cumberland, and yet the
Times men are not happy. They
prefer the subStdJati0is.
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Books, Stationery, Notions. Win.
dow Shades and fixtures at the In
dependent Book Store.
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The, peach buds are reported all
right in the vicinity Of Wheeling.
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Mr.. Q. E. Ripley is building
large room on West Race street.
The stone Masons are pegging
away at It.
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If our people don't get pretty
well used to mud, it won't be be-
cause we have not had plenty of it
lately.
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Gin I Gin H Clip i

Clip Clip Clip
Weary year afteryear;
Aad what are its wages Crackers and
cheese,
And glass Of lager beer
A glass Of lager beer, and, perhaps,
If some one will furnish thescads,
An occasional lunch at Walkers Ex-
change,
Oran oyster or two at Shad's.
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Oh, women with paper curls
With bustles That rattle and quiyer
II is not papers you re wearing out,
But humtn editors liver
Clipi Clip Clip
Hunting something new,
Which the managing editor sweats Z
ter all
Is as old As the wandering lew
"
But why do ak Of The Jews
That race Of the nasal hook
Ii only had such nose for news,
To get by hook or crock
BY hook or crook, aud wouldn't be slow,
Because DC The fast ! KEEP;
oh God that bustles should be 80 hnge,
And Chinese labor SO cheap
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Clio Clip Il Clip +!

Clin Chpl Clip
While the foreman calls Tor more
And clip elip--clip,
Till the dewitt looks IN at the door
It's oh 10 be a councilman,
Or even school trustee,
A MAYOR, policeman, or anything,
Or anything Use but me
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Gin | Illip ] Elm !

Clip Clip Clip
Till the jaws drop open wide
Till the elbows creak like an old barn
door,
And you take that s'stltch lin the side
ENouiReR, .TmRuNE, GAxETrfs,
and STARS thar make sou dVTp,
Till over the iiRnsLD yon fall asleep,
Aud on clip OF the end of your nose
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PEoPLEAND THINGS.
aosa or THE SHEARS.

Weary and not oyer-stout,
The victim ofhear,less quizzers,
A news-editor sat with his elbows out,
Plying his pencil and scissors
Clip Clip Clip!
In macilage, latter, and tears
And still with voice Of dolorons lin,
He sang the Song Of the Shears,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14

In the House. Thursday, Mr.. Dawes
made an able and forcible speech against
Kcllcys 1866 scheme, advocating speedy
return tospecie payments an | closing with
these memorable and, perhaps, historic
Words "Those,' said he, "who are re-
sponsble for public affairs have no time to
lose. We can put off our duty in the
premises no longer. The republican party
has just three months TO save or destroy its
existence. No other pc yer than itself can
accomplish its ruin. 1t will pass out of
mind and memory in the politics of this
country, Ii at all, by its own hands 1t
has the lower as well as the privilege of
accompli ming either of those results.
Whateye in the neal future awaits that
party, lot 1t lot die fer want of courage. u
We believe that he poke words Of truth
ald s0bern 50. We Jelieve that the life or
death of lhc republican party will be deci-
ded within three months. unless, forsooth,
the democratic party prove that they are
indeed very Bourbons learning nothing and
forgetting nothing. It may not take even
three months TO decide this matier--it will
not if the republicans act and vote right.
It is true that there are Buffers in the party
who care not for lis life or death, so long
as the number Of .icr months are deter
mined, but they will be more than counter
balanced by the votes of honest democrats
1t will not de- to fritter away the time in
debate; the house and the country fully
understand the question it is simply ont
of demagogueism or of placing the matter
of currency where Z" it will stay put" re.
lieviug the country of paper money OF
tluc,uating values, making money money
that is worth its face in specic-and com.
polling no man to accept anything but gold
and silver as a legal tender. If the advice
Of Mr., Dawes is followed, all this is secur-
ed and the party lives. If the counsels OF
Kelley and Butler are followed, 1t dies and
ought TO die.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14

Hon. Trenor w. Park of North Ben
nington, has been elected president of the
Panama railroad, vice Russell Sage resign
ed, and John G. Mccullough has been
chosen director in the company
George Labar, who died last Saturday in
Monroe county. Penn, at the advanced
age of III years, smoked, chewed tobacco,
drank liquor, and persistenlly voted the
Democratic ticket.
The friends Of Otis T. Rugges, late
superintendent of the Vermont and Massa-
chusetts railroad, have procured a silver
service to be presented to him.
We regret to learn that the health of
Hon. John II. Flagg, chief legislative clerk
of the United States senate, is failing. He
contemplates another trip to Europe In
search of restoration to health
The Brooklyn Eagle says; The many
friends of Mrs. j. X. Herbert, formerly
Miss Mary A. Ranncy, will learn with deep
regret of her death on Friday last Mrs.
Herbert was the youngest of the thirteen
children of the late Hon. Waitstill X. Ran
ney. formerly lieutenant governor of the
state of Vermont. She was born at Town
send in that state. A woman of rcmarka-
BILE mental endowments, she enjoyed the
advantage of an education which, consid-
ering her sex, was unusually liberal,
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14
The Terrible Accident on Mount
50. Bernard-Scven Men Buried
AliYC-A Noble Dog.

The London Times Of the 2Sth Of No
yember contains the following account of
the recent terrible catastrophe on Mount
st. Bernard a brief announcement of
which has already reached us by telegraph:
On Monday msrning last it was rumored
in Sion that frightful accident had hap
pencd at a few kilometres from the Great
St. Bernard. This rumor, unfortunately,
proved to be well founded. On the 10Th
inst. at the break of day, a caravan COM
posed of twelve Italian wOrkmen returning
to their country, left the BOurg St. Pierre
and the tavern of Pros, where they had
passed the night, and despite the foul
weather and difficult state of the roads, at
tempted to cross tho mountain pass or to
reach the refuge, as circumstances might
allow. The sky was dark and there was
violent snowdrift. On reaching the spot
known as the Montague st. Pierre, half
way between the starting point and the
place Of refuge, they were Joined by two
monks, preceded by the convent servant
and large sized dog, WHO, according to
the rule of the monastery, came to meet
the travellers At this moment the drift of
snow became intense. Suddenly frozen
water spout, called oeurd in the language
Vi luC WuIlCu tulUupu tuC
air, and whisking up the fresh fallen snow,
cnvcloped the travellers. The first column,
composed of five Italian workmen, two
monks, the servant and the dog, disappear
ed under shroud OF snow several metres
thick without any avalanche having fallen
from the mountain; the seven others who
were following were stricken down by the
same cause short distance from the first.
A deadly silence followed. Suddenly the
seven last victims buried In the snow
succeeded in emerging from beneath the
white surface. They were saved. and they
returned to their starting place after hay-
ing made every endeavor to rescue their
comrades from the grave in which they are
probably at this moment of writing still
alive. One of these men succeeded, by the
force of instinct and energy of despair, in
breaking through the ice piled above him.
1t was the monk Contat, from Sembrau-
cher. He dragged his bleeding limbs about
a mile and a halt from the grave where he
had been buried for several hours, and
reached the first hut called the "hospital, y
and situated close to the Velan. 1t is there
the young monk was found the next morn-
ing nearly insensble, after having been
twenty-seven hours alone, without food or
assistance of any kind, by his brother monks
of the convent, who had come to look after
the victims of the accident How had they
become aware of the catastrophe? The dog
! Turco had succeeded in scratching through
the snow and found his way back to the
| convent. At the sight of this noble animal,
with his bruised and bleeding body, the
monks no longer had any doubt as to the
! fate of their two brethren, and started at
once to seek for them. A flask of spirits
applied TO the mouth OF the emily survivor
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Is among the oldest, best, and in fact the
standard among the press devoted to the
interests of the Congregational church. Be-
sides its religious character, 1t is one of the
foremost of family newspapers, making
spccialtics of useful information, every
thing being placed before the reader in a
comprehensive and intelligent manner. Its
terms are postpaid, s3.15 two new sub
scribers, $3.50.
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We learn from the Japan Gazette tina

We learn from the Japan Gazette that
Professor James G. Watson, of the Univcr-
sity of Michigan, now in charge of the
American scientific expedition at Pekln
for the purpose of observing the transit OF
Venus, discovered on the evening of Octo-
Der 10th another asteroid. This makes, ac-
cording to the Gasotte, total OF some one
hundred and forty "and is the seventeenth
of these miniature planets which Professor
Watson has discovered. But two observers
Peters, of America, and Luther, of Ger
many-have more credited to them. These
planets all take their names from mythol-
ogy; and as this is a Chinese production
Chinese mythology will yield Its title.
Among the many divlnities there is one
Neva, whose duty j is TO attend to the skies
and mend them, if l'y chance, q rent oc-
ours, and whose name would not be inap
propriatc"
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Tho old-fashioned minor muac OF the
Complaints, David's Lamentation, Ocean,
New Durham, etc. ,.are indescrbable to the
comprehension OF persons who have never
heard 1t, but modern art and musical enter
prise have entirely failed to surpass the
wild, wierd melody Of the cid fugue tunes
After the first appearance the company,
numbering about twenty-five, of all ages,
from twelve to seventy years, removed
their outside apparel, and then appeared an
array of costumes, differing of course from
those of later date. but not one whit
more extravagant or 0utre than we see
every day at home and abroad. Old-fash-
toned bright-colored chintzes, vieing with
Dolly Varden's in hues and designs, high
backed combs of horn and silver, hair
pulled and powdered, bridal attire and
widows weeds, court dress that figured In
Edinburgh, Scotland, when George II. was
on the throne, marvellous pockets and fans,
mob caps and white sandals, something
novel and picturesque everywhere was
seen. The faces were all fresh and
sweet, and seemed to enhance in
attractivcness in their unnaccustomcd
guisc Three or four of the ladies' seemed
10 have stepped down from some of the
old fashioned portraits, and the gentlemen
| looked like delegation of "signers of the
Declaration of Independence" 1t was
easy TO believe that our ancestors were as
handsome and manly, and graciously lovely
and womanly as tradition teaches us, after
/ seeing their representatives. The coat
worn by Mr.. Button was one hundred and
thirty years old. A chntz dress was a
century and half in age, and the court
dress alluded to was made early in the
eighteenth century. 1t is of pink brocade,
made with q plat in the back, like the
Vatican of to-day. The ruflles were
pnked and SHRED as they are now and
the trimming of the skirt looked like a late
design of the fashion leaders.
1t is impossible to tell all about it, and
with the mention of the passing of the
snuff and the snufllng of tho candles by
Sister Stebbins, and the passing of the
footstool by Elder Brewster, not forgetting
the "fddling," which was delightful, We
Will close.
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The Panama ItaIIrond.

The Panama railroad is great property
and has been exceedingly productive but
q revolution in its management was COM
pleted on Thursday which will be likely to
increase the dividends of its stockholders
Mr.. Trcnor w Park was chosen president
and J. e. Mccullough, formerly attorney
general of California, vicc-president of the
company. Mr. w, Butler Duncan and
Mr.. A. A. Selovcr, who are heavily inter-
ested in the stock, are also members Of the
new board. The New York Sun says Mr..
Park is one of the shrewdcst and ablest
business heads in the country; and his &C.
cession to the control of this important
corporation, in which We believe he is the
largest stakeholder, can hardly fail to be
advantageous to all who are interested in
it. The present direction now stands II.
Henry Baxter, Trenor w. Park, J. q. Nc
Cullough, George s. Scott, John NJ. Burke,
Frank Work, George j. Forrest, A. b.
Stockwell, s. L. NJ. Barlow, B. p. Nissan,
G. X. Garrison, Charles j. Osborn and
John r. Marshall. A three per cent. dvi-
dend was declared
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BOIting.

The practice of boiling which has been
so universal in politics this fall has over
run Its proper bounds. We heard Mr.. Iii.
Iowslee, who used to be "war-horse" in
Pownal litigation, inquire of witness in
one of the Pownal law suits tried last week
in the county court, (Which side are you
witness forY" "Wall," he replied, ~ came
here to swear for the plaintiff, but he
didn't call me on, and l 6olted and swore
for the defendant, strsnp. --R.aa,ngtsn
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PURE WINES.
The attention OF Invalids and persons in Del
icate Health is invited to our large stock OF
Pure Wines.
Old Port Wine, strengthening and invlgorat-
ing.
Malmsey Wine restores the taste and imparts
new vlgor to an exhausted system.
Pale sherry, to be used with tonics, for re.
storing the appetite. Daily recommended by
our best physicians, In bottles or by the gal
Ion. Orders for Families carefully filled,
packed and forwarded
JAMES DINGLEY & CO.,
IS and 20 MIX Street, Boston.
kcy.West Cigars.-Our celebrated "Formosas'
brand, the best and cheapest Cigar in market.
Octl2:deOd9m
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A Remintsccnce of the Thanking
Privilege.

ates who 10 living 10 Mr.. Charles Forester,
the present superintendent of the newspaper
department in the postofilce. lie remem-
bers when Col. keesido, tho great mail con-
tractor of former days, had to bring horse
behind bis Mail-osaeh hrsn Waahllgtsn 10
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The route to the Yosemite valley is to be
kept open this winter. Hitherto it has not
been visited by tourists in the cold season,
but the scenery is said to be grander and
more beautiful thoa than at any ether time
of the year.
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The place TO get cabinet work, window cur
tains. cornices, pictures, frames OF all kinds,
and oil paintings, engravings, chromos, cord
&C, is at Robert Candlishs, Grove Block, Grove
street, Rutland. Satisfaction, both in work and
prices, guaranteed. sep9duanl
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MANY PERSONS

Would IKE q beautiful Cottage Organ for theiI
parlor, ut think they cannot afford it. II they
could only see the splendid new styles OF Estey
organs, and then learn what easy terms OF pay
ment they could have, they would buy ut once.
organs are rented until the rent pays for them.
No possible risk. The Estey leads the world. II
you wish for catalogues, prices or terms, write
the General Agent,
GEORGE @. DAY,
noylod1y Rutland, Vt.
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EOrty-Thrce Years Old.

RI" Friend. Stop that Cough Do not
neglect common Cold even for day
it may end in Consumption and death.
Rev. n. H. DowNs ELIXIR has cured
thousands both old ana young, and it will
cure you if taken freely and in season.
This ELIXIR has been before the
American people forty-tsree years, and has
never failed to give relief to all who have
used it,
n. II. Downs ELIXIR is warranted
to give entire satisfaction, or price paid
will lie refunded. dec4-dw1yr
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-14

New Jersey as Matchmaker. The animal
was forwarded by member of Congress
under the Thanking privilege. ~ y. Sun.
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A MAN IN RUISs.-One OF the saddest specta-
cles IN the world Is human being shattered
and broken down by the use OF ardent spirits.
But the damage may be repaired, the ruin re-
stored to perfect soundness, by course OF that
most powerful OF all 1nvigorants, Or. walkers
Vinegar BitterS. Beware OF those "tonicS" OF
which rum is an element. They aggravate dis
ease and promote decay.
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A Fcw Facts for the people.


1t has seemed somewhat strange to per-
sons that drug and fancy goods house on
Main street should have been so we'll sus-
tanned, and that the aggregate sales should
have been larger by tar than any similar
establishment in Vermont.
In the first place, to show how we are
able to keep large share of the trade; our
goods arc bought for cash we have facii-
ties by which we are able to secure our
goods from first hands at q small advance
from cost of importation.
In the second place, is the great saving
of expenses, so that we are able to under
sell stores on Merchants Row
We have long lease Of our store at
only two hundred dollars year, while
stores on Merchants Row rent for $1,000 a
year. Being a saving in ten years in rents
and other expenses, as follows
Ten years rent store on Merchants
Row, at $1,000 year............. S12, 900
Ten years extra expenses store on
Merchants Row, as clerk hire,
insurance, taxes, etc, at $500
year............,,........, 1000
Total .."....,.............. $4,000
Ten years rent of our own Main
street store, at 5000 per year,. 1900
$4,000
A saving of $4,000 in ten years, being
nearly 81 each working day.
People will trade where they can get re
liable goods at the lowest prices. present
you only the simple facts your friend ant
servant,
GEO T.. GRAVES,
Druggist and dealer in holiday goods,
Main street, Rutland
dec12d&w4w.