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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-07
Medicines &c.,
WILLIAM DORSEY,
DRUGGIST
NO. 16 NORTH QUEEN ST.

Having remodeled his old stand, re-
spectfully calls the attention of the pub
lie and his customers to a full supply of
Drugs, Medicines, Dye Stufs, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Fancy Goods DC, now
on hand, to which fresh supplies are
constantly being added. He being de-
termined to sell nothing of an inferior
quality solicits portion of the public
patronage, and takes this occasion to
return thanks for past favors. Pre-
scriptions carefully dispensed at all
hours. July low y.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-07
nkUGS AND MEDICINES.

embracing all the NEST popular and reliable RENEE
dies.
nN-As the quality of Medicines Is always OF the
greatest Importance both to the Physician and to his
patients, make II constant care tosecure
but the purest and best Medicines and by our long
experience in tho retail trade prepared to fill
Physicians prescriptions, and compound medicines
according to tbs latest and strices rules Of Pharma
cy. The public can confidently rely on having their
prescriptions carefully aud accurately prepared at all
hours 81 The day and night.
F5-I take this occasion TO feiGin my sincere thanks
for the very large patronage bestowed upon me by
the community. and to express my grateful acknowl-
Judgements ofthe high appreciation Of my fellow citi-
zens (ofths and adjoining eounties) of my efforts to
them; trusting that may be able in the future
to render entire satisfaction to all who may favor
with their support and confidence.
J. L. w. BAKER
APRIL, 1873
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-07
THE ORIGIN AL
AND THE ONLY
CHEAP STORE
STILL VICTORIOUS!

The cry Of "CHgAr Goops' IS no new thing TO the
people OF this community. Nearly six years ago the
New York Store unfured It's banner in Marttnsourg,
with the inscription dealh high prices, which so
completely revolutionized the Dry Goods market in
Martinsburg, that there is scarcely man, woman or
child in all this county who does not remember it,
And Notwithstanding the combined opposition OF Jew
and GENTLE banner still foats bearing the same
inscription only in more gaTng and formidable pro-
doing business in the dark, concluded 70 put up
shop o. our own-one in which we would have plenty
oow, ad abundance OF light to show our goods to
tie en. satisfaction Of our customers Many per-
ID snat acting very unwisey In giving
= 90 and popular stand for new and untrled
places D we AVE the great satisfaction Of stating
tina result has been grand success, calling
forth iIom merchant the following remark, that
iii .he town five miles long, and Timberiake was
TO move TO the farther end Oft, the people would
follow" Yes, they have followed, and TO an extent
far beyond our largest calculations, and we cannot
pledge ourselves (and leave IL to the people 20 say
how we have kept our promises) TO put iorth stii
greater efforts sell cheaper than and secure
their continued confidence and patronage we wish
it distinctly understood however, that we claim not
your patronage the ground Of any personal avors
or preferences but upon the more reasonable ana
business-like basis Of merit. We always buy oil the
man that win give us the most for our money, and
perfectly willing to grant 10 others the same
privilege. Hence say, II anybody else Will sell
you goods cheaper than we, BY all means buy them
be he jew OF Gentle, provided he deals with you
honestly, and treats you a gentleman should do
But do call upon You in all candor in view OF the
great scarcity OF money, rot 70 ouy cent worth OF
for you may by the exercise OF o little discretion
save enough in ono bill to keep your family month
or q week at least. Then why waste your money by
buying Of men who never take the pains to look for
barqainsi Whose experience in the market IL only
twice year, and then fora few days only Would
it rather be the part OF wisdom and OF reason TO
buy of a man who lives in the markets, watching to
secure every bargain that may be onereds We have
not the time space for price list, but will take
pleasure in showing our goods to any who may favor
iis with call. Don't forget the pace-the new build
ing nearly opposite the Express Office.
NJ "A IL
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

Who published Tilton's Affidavit?
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TENNESSEE NEWS.

Mai. Joshua Elder, the Oldest citizen of
Cla,ksyile, having been born in that town
January Il, lSO5, died there on the 17th
inst.
Wilson Grange in Montgomery county,
has made provisions for the care and com
fort of a sick and needy eolOred woman and
her children.
The Valley Agricultural and Mechanical
Association, has been organized and lOca-
ted at Rhea Springs, Maj. Mason having
donated a sufficient amount of land for the
purpose.
The Memphis appeal states that on the
ground Of personal violence and threats to
Kill, Edward Tyler pTays for a divorce
from Emma Tyler. " Pity the sorrows,
etc.n
Alderman Paul a. CicallO, of Memphis,
who gained an unenyiable nCtOriety during
the prevalence Of yellow fever in that city
last year, has entered suit against. Colonel
Mike MageVney for slander, and wants fifty
thousand dollars in greenbacks as a salye
for damages done to his reputation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
WINNIE REAM As A LOBBYIST.


Poor little Vinnie-what a shame to
abuse her. 1t is not her fault that she can
not .'sculp.' She does the best she can in
that line, and as it is a settled thing that the
Government has to support her, let us do
it gracefully and like gentleman. "LOb-
bying nuisance indeed. That edi-
tor does not know what he is writing about.
Winnie is one of the most fascinating little
lobbyists we have. If she could ''sculp"
rs we'll as she lObbies an admiring world
would hasten to do her honor with no end
of orders. When she grapples a SOlon,
holding his appropriation palm in her two
soft hands, and fetches her beautifully
winning eyes to bear, shaking all the time
her little poodle head Of hair, the SOlon
feels himself melting like lard in hot
skillet. lie surrenders without terms.
Rushing back to his seat, he votes unlim-
tied appropriations for the fascinating little
stone-cutter. Then he quiets his conscience
and his constituents by turning out 500
female clerks to starye upon the streets.
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SPAIN.

MADRID, July 22.-Gen. Seabala has
sent eight battaliOns to reinforce the Re
publicans in the Province of Cuenca. The
Carlists are in strong force in the Province
of Alaya.
MADRID, July y. Brig. Gen. Pearo
defeated portion Of Alfonso's army at
Saulenet, in the province of CueReca, de-
liyering 700 Of the prisoners taken by the
Carlists at Cuenca, andcapturing eight Off
Gers of AlfOnsO's staff and considerable
quantity of arms and baggage. The Car
lists loss in killed, wounded and prisoners
was heavy. The Carlists shot 100 Repub-
lican prisoners at Olaf The government
has ordered contributions to be levied on
the partisans OF Don Carlos. The property
of Carlist residents Of Cuenca has been
seized to idemnify the relatives of the Re
publicans killed during the seige.
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a Woman Beaten 90 Death by


BRIDGEPORT, Conn, July 22.-This
evening the wife Of "a hand Organist, who
was travelling with her husband between
NOrwalk and Darien, was beaten to death
by party of tramps consisting of one
woman and three men She had seated
herself by the roadside To rest, her husband
having gone ahead some distance, when
the mnrderers made the attack. They
were seen by a number Of boys who were
at work near by, but were unable to pre-
Vent the murder The whole party has
been arrested and locked up at Norwalk to
await trial. --..--
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GOLDSMITH MAIDS FASTEST TINE ON
prrnnn

GOLDSMITH MAIDS FASTEST TINE ON
RECORD. 81
An East Saginaw special to the
Chicago Times says of Goldsmith's ex-
traordinary performance at that place
ON the 10th inst: "0n the second heat
the Maid had made the best time on
record, but on the third heat she even
beat this. She made in this race the
three fastest heats ever made, and the
slOwest of the last two heats was better
than the best recorded time ever made
by trotting horse. As to the time,
there can be no question, and as to the
distance there Is no question. The
course of the association in this city is
one mile and a fraction over three feet
in length, measured FIVE feet from the
pole. Time-First heat, quarter, 34l;
half, Loss; mile, 2:l94. Second heat,
quarter. 334; half, I:074; mile. 2:16a.
Third heat, quarter, 33; half, l:O7; mile,
1.16"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
CHICAGO.
ssOo,OOO Fire.

CHICAGO, July 22.-At o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the fine stone
front block, Nos. 121 and I23 State street,
occupied by f. Z. Uollister & Co., dealers
in carpets. and Giles Brothers x Co, jew
elers, and before it could be eXtinguished
consumed everything. It's origin is not
known. The building cost hundred thou
sand dollars in 1872. The stock of Giles
Brothers Il Co., jewellers, was valued at
100000. Sixty thousand dollars worth
was in vaults. Z. Z. HolliSter 81 Co, fur
riture manufacturers and carpet dealers,
lose about $4,000. Richards, Shaw *
WinslOw lose, through damaged stock,
about $4,000. Firms on the other side of
the street suffered by brcakage of glass
loss about $4,000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
COTTON.
The Georgia Outlook.

AUGUSTA, GA, July 22.-The Cotton
Exchange this evening sent report TO the
New Orleans Cotton Exchange containing
answers from twenty-five counties,
from which it appears that the weather has
generally bean reported more favorable 10
the crop than during the same period last
year. No lands planted have been aban-
doned, but most of the early planting has
been replanted and nearly the whole is OF
late planting. the labor is efficient, the
condition good, and the plants growing
rapidly. The weed is not a. large, and there
is less fruit than last year at this time.
Sixty to seventy per cent. less Of fertilizers
have been used than last year.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
FRANCE.

PARIS, July 22.-President Mac MahOn, in
response TO a deputatiOR Of members Of the
Assembly, said he was not summoned to
power in order to restore either monarchy
or empire. His acts proved that he would
not participate in such an enterprise.
Il is now understood that the Govern
ment, tomorrow, will demand of the As
sembly the adoption of the constitutional
bill drawn up by the Committee Of Thirty,
together with the three additional meas
ures proposed by the Minister of the In
terror to that committee on the 10Th inst.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
CINCINNATI.
The War for the Union

CINCINNATI, o., july 22.-The UnioI
comPositors of the Times Office, hearing tina
they would be dismissed Saturday anC
their places filled with non-Union men
left their cases in a body this morning.
The strike in the EceiiRg TiBics ofic
to-day did not prevent the issue of the pa
per this evening. The TypogTaphica
Union at a meeting to-day deprecated tn
use Of violence toward The men who TAX
the places they have vacated.
Democratic Nomination for Congress
Hon. l.. l. Neal was renominated 70
Congress on the Democratic ticket at -thi
Hillst OrO Convention oday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
BEECHER.
stiH Struggling in the Tolls.

Beecher's Counsel Deny the
Charge.
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KENTUCKY.


LEXINGTON, Ky., July 22.-In the sec
ond sale Of the series Of Kentucky stock
sales that are now taking place, that of
Hughes and Richardson come of to-day.
There was a large attendance of buyers
from all parts Of the country. The prices
realized are not as high rs was expected.
twenty-five short horn bulls and sixty
three females were sold at an aggregate of
SJl0.Tj, the bulls averaging S23I and the
females $50. On tomorrow the sale of
Wariieid q Co. takes place, followed by an
important sale every day for the next two
weeks, perhaps. The most important sale
is that of Warnack X McGibbon, near
Cynthiana. July 2S.
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TURF TALK.

Winning Stables at Long Branch
and How Much They Captured
Goldsmith Maids Fastest Time ON
Record
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A SPeech!-Great Laughter, Three
Cheers and Tremendous Applause.
THE INDIAN WAR.


GALVESTON, TEXAS. July PA Fort
Sill letter of the 10th states. that on tha
lith the wood camp Of Mr.. Evans. thirteen
miles from he fBt. WAS attacked by In
dians. A small detachment of United
States troops followed, compelling them TO
abandon about sixty head of cattle. The
body of A white man was found. full Of
arrows and the head scalped.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

SOME enterprising st. LOuisans, with a
number of Southerners, have negotiated for
a tract of territory, which has been found
suitable for the growth in large quantities
Of the tropical plart, pitG, the fibre ofwhich
is claimed to be superior 10 jute or hemp.
These gentlemen are of the belief that very
simple machinery will prepare their plant
fur market. and that its manufacture viii
prove very profitable, nov that the pro-
duction 0f hrmp is decreasing ia this
country.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
THE TURF.
Erie.

ERIE, PA, July 22.-The first days
races Of the summer meeting of the Erie
Driving ParkAssociation took place to-day.
In the 30 race, for a purse Of $3.50, Alb
her RUsh's z. h. Magnolia, of Cleveland,
Won in three StrSght heats-2:37s, 2::ISs,
2:s7--Lowenski second, CJndit Smith
third.
The second race. f'T Eric horses, for a
$1,000 pJTsc, was won by {. +. DunbJr's
blk. z. Mig. Six heats were tT0sed, the
winner taking the last three. Time-2:5Oi
2:4Id. 2:lg5.
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pn.fnI PecnInfiOns.

OMAHA, July 22.-Special Mail Agent
Hawley arrived here to-day to investigate
the charges preferred against Postmaster
YOst and Special Agent Furay, and the in
vestigation is now i'll progress
ST. LOUIS, July 22.-James Dunning,
charged with embezzling about 5000 from
the Atlanta, Ca, pOstOfiice, while his father
was postmaster, was arrested here yester-
day and sent to Atlanta to-day, in care of
Deputy L. 5. Marshal Goodwin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

JUST as the Carlists are swinging
down to the east and south Of Madrid
and capture Cuenca, the Spanish Reds
renew their cry for an Iberian Repub-
lie, the English of which is to absorb
the whole peninsula, Portugal included.
In other words, they find it healthy to
emigrate and "go west" Shades of
G-oolorf
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The Book store as a CiyiIizer.

Put IN BAY, July 22 The Book Trade
Convention to-day resolved that retail book
sellers are a most important element of civ
ilization, second only to the church and
schoolhouse, and no village or town can be
thoroughly prosperous which does not con-
tain at least one good book store, where the
best literature is displayed. A resolution
was passed limiting TO twenty per cent.
the maximum Of discount to ministers,
teachers and Libraries.
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Year ON the strike.

FITTsBURG, July 22.-The strike among
the glass blowers ofthis vicinity, which has
continued about year, is now at an end,
and the various manufactures are resUming
business. The strike was caused by a pro-
posed reduction of wages, Eastern estab-
lishments being able to manufacture glass
cheaper than here. The men are now will
ing to resume work at a reduction of about
20 per cent. below the former prices.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
FOREIGN.
Suggestive Speech of Disraeli.
Mcmahon FaVOrs Neither Re-
= public nor Monarchy.
Cholera Takes a Fresh Start i'm
the India Jungles.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, July 22.-In speech tonight,
Disraeli said: No one was able to view
the state Of Europe with eomplacency.
Every one must deplOre the anarchical
condition Of some favored countries. Eng
land would use her influence in the inter
eSts Of peace. Disraeli repudiated the
principle that the country was not to be
held responsible in many questions which
arise abroad affecting the fortunes of the
world.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

Cleveland is startled by the sudden
death Of a lady at the Water cure, from
congestion of the lungs as certified by the
physician. A post mortem showed the
lungs sound, and her husband DIR. J. Bass
is suspected Of poisoning her.
Thfo. Thomas is adveTtized to WELD the
baton in the Cincinnati jubilOrum next
NAV.
The eutries for the Cleveland races closed
Tuesday night.
At Philadelphia yesterday George HOfE
man killed himself after a vain attempt TO
murder his wife.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
CCBA.

HAVANA, July 22.-The consienees of
different steamship lines have received a
communication from the postal authorities
notifying them that in future all letters
for foreign parts must pass through the
Central PUstOffice and not be Feceived as
heretofore at the counting rooms Of the
Consiguees.
Manuel CalvO telegraplis from Spain that
troops will be sent to Cuba to fiji up her
original place.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
HINDUsrAy.

Adviees from India represent there
are fears the cholera has broken out among
the fifty thousand pilgrims assembled in
Poor for the Juggernaut festival. The
foods in the North have submerged the
country. The southern districts are still
without rain. Even the little that has
fallen in some sections has done no good.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
westward the star of Empire.

PHILADELPHIA, July PIT is an
Sounced that four steamers Of the White
Star line will be transferred from New
York to run between this port and Liver
y,,oI
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
UPPER MICHIGAN,
Two Thousand Miners on the strik,

Two Thousand Miners on the Strike.
DETROIT, July 22.-The miners at the
Lake Superior, Cleveland, New York, Lake
ADgeline, and BarnUm's mines, at Mar
quette, have been on a strike since the
10Th. The miners have thus far been or
derby, but they guard the mines and viii
no; allow any wOrkmen to remain in the
mines. The strikers number about two
thousand men, composed principally of
Swedes, Norwegians and Cornish.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
PATTERSON.
The Grand Army.

PATTERSON, y. j., July 22.-This city
is crowded with strangers to-day and hand
s0mely decorated in honor Of the reunion of
veterans Of the Grand Army Of the POtO-
mac. President Grant, Secretary Robson
and Gov. Parker arrived at half past II on
a special train, when there was a parade Of
the veterans and militia, after which a col
latiOn was served.
A SPeech!-Great Laughter, Three
Cheers and Tremendous Applause.
LATER-In response to humorous calls
President Grant made brief but felicitous
speech, expressing pleasure at meeting for
the first time the citizens of Patterson.
many of whom he had met on the field.
He added that he was no speechmaker that
he would not make 4 speech if he could
and could not if he would. This was re-
ceived with great laughter, three cheers and
tremendous applause.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
{. .NeHernlOre.s,
Cookies Crash.
NEW YORK.
False National Eanl. Statements.

EalSe NatIOnat BaDk statements.
NEW York, July 22.-Charles Hudson,
Cashier of the Eighth National Bank, Joint
ly charged with William Adams, eX-Presi-
dent, and Motley g. Lone and William
Wade, eX-DirectorS of the bank, with hav-
ing made a false report of its condition to
The Comptroller of Currency, gave bail to-
day to appear for examination. Lone was
fnl in-lla.- and rrar-.a In u
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

AND now for Jeup, pronounced
Y-i-p-e). Some highly entertaining
"reminiscences Of his career IN Cincin-
matt, before he landed here, faithfully
narrated by an influential German of
the Queen City, together with an ac-
count of his neat little land specula-
ton in Lawrence county, will appear
shortly. Orders for over a thousand
copies should he sent in early.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

WHEN the festive cucumber doubles you
across the stomach, when the mosquito
makes music in your ear, when the un-
feelin' fsline discourses from the neighbOr-
ing rOOftOp, and when the wife OF your
bosom insists that there TOO much breeze
with the front rindOw open, then is the
time to remark with Mr.. Beecher, that Il
even wish that were dead"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
Cau.ht at His ola Tricks.

eral Informed the police authorities of the
escape Of John Schnick from Germany,
after committing fOrgeries to the extent of
100000. The steamers were watched but
he was not captured. \ man was ares; ed
at Nonkers on the charge of committing a
burglary in this city and brought here,
when be was identified as the missing fol-
ger. lie will be sent TO Germany on
Monday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
Timely Thefts,

PROVIDENCE, r. l., July 22.-Schnit-
zer's jewelry store in Newport was robbed
last night of thirty-SeyeD gold watches and
several silver watches and jewelry. The
proprietor was sleeping within Two feet of
the showcase and lost 800 and watch
from his clothes. Thirteen empty. watch
cases were found in the streets this morn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

THE Memphis Appeal of Tuesday
says: "Gov. John c. Brown is in the
city, and is stopping at the Peabody
hotel. He has been the recipient of
marked attention at the hands of our
best citizens. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
Investigating the nissIssIppi at Long

PROVIDENCE, Il. l.. July l2.-The COM
mission appointed by tBe President 10 de-
wise some plan for the reclamation aud
preservation of the OyerflOwiug lands along
the Mississippi River met in Newport yes
te-day and held an informal meeting foT
consultation. All the members were pres
ent.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

THE penitent refrain Of the City of
Churches is said to be
In SeeCherS fall
We sinncd all.
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500 600 Reunrd

PHILADELPHIA. July 22.-The Mayor
has issued proclamation offering a reward
of $4,000 for the capture of the abductOrs
of the child, Charley Brewster Ross, and
the restoration Of the child.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
Twelve Cars Demolished.

BY an accident TO a freight train on the
Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad, Mn
day night, one hundred feet OF track was
torn up and twelve cars demolished. The
damage to the track is Sl0,0G1, TO the
freicht train. nOt.knOwn.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23
FRANCE.

LONDON, July PA Paris special says
The COMMITTEES Of thirty agreed TO an cleo
toral bill, fixing the age Of the voter at %,
providing for elections by ACCOMPLISHMENTS
instead of departments, and giving an ad-
ditional member to every $4,000 inhabi-
tants.