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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25
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MeSSrs. Editors
In local of your issue of the
Dist, / am placed in the unenvia-
Bile light of a gambler. AS public
journalists you are in no manner to
blame for publishing and placing
me in a position in which / igno-
rantly placed myself. feel it due
to myself to explain the circum-
stances under which / was 'mon-
teed." / went into a saloon for a
lunch, and seeing Mr.. Chambers, |
invited him with his friend, who
were strangers to me, to take a
glass of beer, after taking the beer
social game Of cards was pro-
posed, in which | joined. The
"little game of three card-monte"
was proposed. | had no knowl-
edge of the game and entered into
it innocently, without a thought
that it was the favorite game of
sharpers and gamblers. The mon
ey put up | regarded as in fun; it
was not as funny as l supposed I;
| was bit to the tune of $40. The
Mayor very justly imposed upon
me with the others engaged in
the camel a fine Of So, as a penalty
for my ignorance, and a violation
of the laWsof the State.
/ do not write so much in my
own vindication, for / was bit,and
/ think now know how to keep out
Of the game,as for those who may
come after me. | am now con-
firmed believer in the German
saying: ''De longer / live de more
/ found out"
JOHN w. STRINE.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

A TRUE BALsAM.--D Wistar's
Balsam Of Wild Cherry is truly a
balsam. 1t contains the balsamic
principle Of the Wild Cherry, the
balsamic properties of tar and Of
pine. Its ingredients are all bal
samic. Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
Bronchitis, and Consumption,
speedily disappear under Its bal
samic influence, 1tw.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

STILL AHEAD. 1T is an acknow
lodged fact Emmert q Fierr have
one of the largest and best selec
ted stocks of Dry Goods &C., &c.,
ever brought to Martinsburg.
Any one wanting good and cheap
Dry Goods would do well to call
and see them, az they will not be
uudersold In Bleached muslin,
that formerly sold at 20cts, they
arenow selling mt 16cts, Ginghams
that sold at ID cts, they are selling
at 121cts They are still ahead
with cheap Goods, ar q they intend
to keep there. Call at the cheap
store cor. Queen and Martin SITS,
and save money.
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SPECiA locals

IL. A. Riddle has just recelv-
ed full supply of Country
Hammered Iron Wings and Land
sides and Double and Single
Shovels. This is the smoothest
iron he has ever had and cheapest.
10 / m W. Fl. A. RIDDLE.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

The most prompt relief viii be
obtained from usiug Cosmoline in
cases of sore throat with swelling
of the glands. 1t is superior to
anything ever used for this pur-
pose. 1t will also cure stiff neck
very quickly. 1tw
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

We neglected last week 10 call
attention to the new advertisement
of ID. w. Timherlake, 10 be found
in another column. Read ii and
give him call.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

AT CosT. From this dato we
will sell our entire stock Of dress
goods at cost, to make room for
Spring goods, at
jan23w DEATRICK's.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

The Council would do q a noble
act by starting the street brigade
70 work digging, up the loose
bricks on the pavements, and then
compel the property owners to lay
them properly
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CAssIMEREs at reduced prices
for cash, to close out our Winter
stock. Call and see them at
ian?3w DEATRfCK $.
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consists of dozen men.
The Scheelky Bros. are putting
up new iron awning frame in
front of the American House.
Deputy Collector r. NJ. Price
closed up Krauss' very for VI
olation of the internal revenue
law.
The temperance crusade IS ceas-
ing to be the leading question of
the day. 1t has about spent its
force.
Mr.. John Linton, of this county
is the owner of fine mare which
had two fine, healthy colts on Sun
day night last.
We have on hand several pieces
of original poetry, which will APP
pear in the order received, as we
can find room for them.
The Fire Department held a
meeting in King Street Hall last
night, and the new equipments
were issued 10 all members who
were present to receive them.
1t seems as If the eircuses and
menageries have determined 10 let
Martinsburg severely alone. They
are advertised in all The towns
around US. Well, ifthey can stand
it, we can.
Mr.. G. Zimmerman is after
Sheriff Thomas with a sharp
stick for signing his name to tax
receipts. Better than an April
fool, that joke, Jack.
The Parkersburg Times justly
complains of the deplorable con-
dition OF the roads in the State,
and thinks something ought to be
done about it.
A special meeting of the Council
will be held next Tuesday night,
2Sth inst, for the purpose Of grant
ing licenses. Get your bonds
ready.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cox, wife of Ja-
cob Cox, near Falling Water, was
stricken with paralysis recently.
She is, we are glad to learn, recov-
ering from the attack.
The editors of the Cumberland
Times have been taking old Bour-
bon for four years TO cure the con-
sumption, and have just found Out
that they never had any consump-
ton. But they are not at all mad
j. B. Kaufman, Seyster's law
student, we are informed did not
catch the big bass at Falling Wat
ers, but he performed another feat
as equally deserving of mention.
He drank the buttermilk at Mr..
John Gearhardt's. The finale, we
don't care to mention.
A special dispatch from w. t.
Burdett, of Charleston, to the
Wheeling Register, says the ia
cob and Camden Democrats OF
Kanawha county have "clasped
hands across the bloody chasm, "
and will act together in the next
campaign.
The meeting eff the Supreme
Lodge of the World, X. of p, in
Pittsburgh is largely attended by
representatives from every state
and territory in the United States.
The sessions will continue several
days.
The prevailing pastime among
the little girls now lis rope jumping
1t is good and healthful exercise,
if moderately INDUCED in, but
care should 10 taken not to get
over-heated and then cool off too
suddenly. Several deaths have
occurred in the cities recently from
over-exercise by rope jumping.
A new time table will go into
effect on the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad on the 10th of May next
Very few changes will be made,
tho most irnpcrfant hainr that tho
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

1t is proposed in Canada TO pro-
hibit the importation Of liqunf M
to the Dominion.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

Frazier d Bishop wants 500 bu
shells Potatoes, for which highest
cash price will be paid
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i
The little folks are now testing
the strength of their teeth On ma
pie sugar.
A few days Of warm sunshine
would make garden sass plenti
full.
In refilling water or gas trenches
care should betaken 10 leave the
street in good condition.
Mr.. Robert Myers has COM
menced the foundation Of new
building on North German street.
For deviled crabs, spiced oysters,
cold ham, beef tongue, picked sal
mon, &C., go to Dorsey's restau
rant.
Mr.. Scheu's new building is to
have one room arranged for the
use OF the FIRST National Bank and
will contain a regular bank vault.
| The Cumberland NeiCs says Pay
master Woodsides paid the en-
ployes of the rolling mills at that
| place $4,000.
Keep your business card before
the public SO that people may
know what you are doing and
what kind of goods you keep.
Genuine three months old spring
chicks of your old veterans
sold in this market on Monday at
So per dozen They were sold by
VIM. Brown the basket maker.
Bargains in window blinds and
fixtures, chromos, pictures aud pic
ture frames, books, stationery and
notions, at the Independent Book
| Store.
See advertisement of flowers,
fruit and ornamental trees and
shrubbery, for sale at McKee's
flower room, one door South of
American Hotel.
Judge James Ferguson of Cabell
county, has been delivering tenn
| perance lectures in Wheeling.
That will do. "While the lamp
holds out to burn" &c.
The Cumberland Times makes
complaint about the irregular
delivery of that paper through the
mails. We have had some trou-
BILE in that respect of late, and are
trying to sift the matter.
Reflect over the following: "Ths
Christian life," says Luther, ICON
sists of three parts-faith, love and
the cross" Faith takes up the
cross, love binds it to the soul and
patience bears it to the end"
The man who don't advertise is
not apt to offer bargains, therefore
you should read our advertise
ments, and they may direct you to
places where good articles and
cheap rates are to be obtained.
The new council of Hagerstown
has decided not have any police
men in that town. An old fogy
hold back policy, and a blow at
the peace and order of the commu-
nifty.
J Mr.. Jacob Shaffer, water works
engineer, is making shutters for
the windows of the water works
building. Mr.. ShaIfer can "shove"
a plane as we'll as he can run ma
chinery, and he knows how to do
both,
The Martinsburg Independent
places higher estimate upon the
worth of its enconiums than most
people do Cunab. Times
Well, we have not yet passed
any enconiums on the Times, so
there is no harm done.
The three young men VINO enjoy
locking arms and playing drunk
about the hour of eleven p. NJ,
may yet run against the wrong
customer. Some persons will not
be run over more than once with
out resenting il. Ynn are all
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

Frazer & Bishop have on hand
the best Blue Windsor Plaster
Will sell cheaper than the cheap
est. A13-5tw.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

For nice Carpets, Blinds and
Fixtures, call al Emmert&Fiery's,
they will sell them cheap.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

John Krauss was before the
Mayor yesterday, charged by
Henry Long with assaulting him.
The Mayor fined Krauss one dol
lar and costs, and bound both over
to keep the peace.
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THE BorToM REACHED. Mems
heavy shoes, ST co; Ladies' Last
ing CATERS, 81 rs; ChildTens' Shoes
so cents, at Undertakes.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

Engine No. p, on the G. ". r..
r., is now in the shop at Cham
bersburg getting on the celebrated
Westinghouse air brake All the
engines on the road are TO have
them attached in a short time.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

DR. j. Wilson Jones, according
to the Cumberland Ne,os, has OBJ
tanned > verdict against the City
.of Cumberland for one thousand
dollars, for injuries received by
the doctor, when his horse fell
with him into a water main ditch
which had been left uncovered
during the night. A warning 10
the authorities of Martinsburg
The funeral of Ernest Roeder
yesterday was very largely at
tended, Notwithstanding the in
clemency of the weather. The
members o f Hari G0ri Lodge and
the Turner Aseociation, preceded
by the High Street Band, took
part in the funeral ceremonies. He
was a quiet, unobtrusive gentle
man, and a good citizen.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

THE WEEKLY IADEpENDEHT.

Has a circulation mere than DOUBLE
that ofany other paperpublishedin
the county.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

A Pittsburg photographer was
in town yesterday and took cou-
pie of views of the gas works.
Several of the Directors were
present and their jolly counte-
nances will form part of the
scenery.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-25

Green peas, rhubarb, asparagus,
spring onions, radishes, leek
sprouts and lettuce are getting
plentiful in the Baltimore mar
ket. The Martinsburg market is
we'll supplied with-emptiness. A
good testimonial for farmers aud
gardeners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW

CHRIST CHURcH-Servico at IL a. NJ, and u
p. m, by Rev. DR.. Mekim.
ST PAUL's CuURCH--Service at IL a. m. and
D. M, by Rev. DR.. Packard.
GRACE CHURCH-Service at II m.
ST. MARY's CHURcH-Mass at u. M; Mass
and sermon at II q. M, and Vespers at 3! p. m.
UNION Presently. CHURCH First Church,
Preaching ut IL a. IN. and u p. M, by Rev DR..
Bullock.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Preaching
morning and night, by Rev. Mr.. Dpwiddie
METH. ErIS. CHURCu-Quarterly Meeting
Preaching at II d. m. by Rev. j. S. Boyer, and
at :! p. m. by Rev. 4. p. Phelps. Quarterly
Love Feast at y p. m Tuesday. Quarterly Con
ference at "A p. m. Wednesday. On Thursday
evening protracted meeting will begin at this
Church.
METH EPISCOPAL CHURCH SoUTH-sermon
in the morning and at night, by Rev. Mr..
Waugh.
METH. Prot. CHURCH--Service in the morn
ing and at night by Rev. Mr. McGrcgor.
BAPTIST CHURCH--Service morning aud night
by Rev W. s. Penck.
GERMAN LUTuERAN-Service in the morn
ing and at night by lev. Mr.. Fleckenstein.
VILLAGE CHAPEL-No service.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
Prayer meeting in the First Presb. Church at
p. m Aims House at % p. IN. Jail at Up. m.
Week Hork-Prayer meeting next Friday
night at the house of W. F. Simmons, on south
Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
LOCAL ESkESaTlES.

There was slight rainfall last night, accom-
panied with some heat lightning, but the
weather to-day has been clear, bright, warm
and delightful and the ladies have made the
most of it-thronging King strickland IN
their early fall dresses, adding greatly to the
attractiveness of that thoroughtare.
Justice Barnum, Of Falls Church township,
Fairfax county, held his court at West End
this afternoon. Among the cases buiorc hun
was that of boy named Penn, son OF the
keeper of Padgett's toll-gate, for an assault
upon colored boy in the employment OF Mrs.
Rolls.
Some dead cartridges were in market this
morning, but though Justice hcrby' OF Mount
Vernon township, Fairfax county, was on the
lookout for the man who brought them there,
to arrest him for breaking the game law, he
could not find him.
Rev. Horace Stringfrow has written to his
relatives in this city that the valuable watch
stolen from him 10 New York, Il day or two
ago. has been recovered through the agency oil
the detectives of that city.
The rails on the extension OF the w. T.
r, r. are now laid TO distance Of one mile
bcyoud Purcevlle and the work OF putting
them down as far as Round Hill will commence
next week.
A Mr.. Shafer, residing near this city, has
applied to Justice KERRY Tor warrant, for the
arrest Of certain parties from this city who
have Lccu cunning upon his lands.
The new ways that were to have been
launched at the ship-yard this morning were
not launched because the pile driver that was
to have been there to provide against an acct
dent is sunk at Collingwood.
OYSTERS continue to arrive freely aud 10 i'm
proye in size and flavor. Mclean Il Co., pack
ers, opposite the Gazette office, received large
supplies this morning.
The market to-day was we'll supplied with
all sorts of provisions, and was attended by
large plumbers Of buyers and sellers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
FOREIGN News.

PARIS, Oct lO.-EIectious in the depart
mcnts of Dronie, Nord and Disc, to fill vacan
cies in the Assembly, are ordered for Novem,
Der Sth.
LONDON, Oct. lO.--The Times has advices
from Veona to the effect that the idea of re-
tcrring the Schlcswcg question to the arbltra
ton of the Queen Of England is gaining favor
in Diplomatic circles. 1t is stated that the
Danish government is favorable to such a
course, which, it is thought, will offer feast,
Die method for a solution Of the question. Rou-
mania and Seria have adopted pacific attitude
towards Turkey in consequence of representa-,
tons Of Prince Bismarck and Count Andrascy.
FLORENCE. Oct. TO- Several copies of a So
caist proclamation aud some Orsiu bombs
have been seized in the house Of an "luterna-
tiouast" here.
LONDON, Oct. l0.--Passcngcrs Of the Que
bee and Liverpool line steamship Ontario, be-
fore reported anchored off kerryhead, disabled,
have been taken off that vessel by river steam
crs aud carried 10 Limerick.
PARIS, Oct l0.-Mr Washburne, American
Minister, has returned to his residence here.
LONDON, Oct. 10. The Duke Leinster, who
mas been seriously i'll for some time, died last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

STREET IMPROVEMENTS. The COMMITTEE
on Streets, Of the City Council, held meeting,
last night, at which all the members save one
were present The business transacted was the
adoption of resolution authorizing the char
man to receive bids until the 10th instant for
The brick, sand and labor requisite to put down
three hundred and sixty feet of sidewalk 10
front of the jail The grade of St. Asaph street
was reported complete to Princess, and the
committee decided to produce the grade from
that point to King street with as little expense
and Inconvenience to the property holders along
it as possible. 1t was informally determined
to ask the W. e. 0. r. X. 20. to complete the
work of raising its track to the grade Of Madl-
son street
The Board of Public Works met, last night,
and decided to refuse to grant the application
of the contractors for setting curb stones on
Columbus street permission to use stone OF
another description than the contract calls for.
The question Of establishing grade for Union
street was also considered but not settled.
The work of setting some curling ou Orono-
ko street, near ST. Asaph, was commenced this
morning, but was interrupted by difficulty
arising irom an uncertainty respecting the prop
or lines of that street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
Louisiana Affairs.

New York, Oot. 10 The Times' New Or
leans special says: ''Kellogg having in his re
cent address sgniied his willingness to abide
by the count of returns OF the election OF 1877
by the board Of arbitration, prominent Demo
Gratis proposed that returns now secreted by or
der of the MclInery returning board be brought
forward ADD cauvasScd anew with a view to a
final settlement Of the contested election cases
In order to effect this arrangement it will be
necessary for both parties and the several can
ddates on each ticket to agree TO submit TO The
decision of the arbltrators. The proposltlou
has not yet been formally submitted to Kellogg
but there is reason to believe he is so we'll sat
sfcd Of his election by large msjotity tha
he will agree to it il the arbitration can bt
fairly conducted and the Democrats give prop
er guarantees Of sincerity and good faith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAzETTE.]
The Episcopal Convention.

New York, Oct. l0.-The devotional exer-
cses of the General Tr lennial Protestant Epls-
copal Church Convention were conducted this
morning in St. Johns Chapel shortly after 10
o'clock. They were participated in by Revs.
Easton, of California; Van Dusen, Of New
York; Paret, of Pennsylvania and Bishop
Green, Of Mssuri. The Committee on the
Consecration Of Bishops reported that they had
examined the papers in the cases OF Right
Rcvs. Edward t. Wells, Bishop-elect OF the
diocese Of Wisconsin, aud George I. Seymour,
Bishop-elcct OF the diocese of Illinois, aud
they had found that all the rules aud canons
had been complied with. They therefore sub.
mitted the customary resolutions declaring
that the committee approve the testimonials OF
these parties, and proceed to sign the proper
certificate to be forwarded to the House OF
Bishops. THIS report was placed on the cal
cndar, to be taken up In Its order tor action
The committee which had been appointed to
collect funds for the churches Of Chicago,
which suffered by the fire, reported having col
lected $50, ia, which, with the exception OF
81, lSY retained for the Church OF Ascension,
had all been distributed among the churches.
Clothing and other necessarles had also been
distributed, of which no mention was made in
the report Memorials from the dioceses of
Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Arkansas
aud Vermont with regard to the Nicene
creed were referred to the Committee on
Prayer Book. Memorials from Pittsburg
and Texas asking the Convention to take
steps for the establishment of court OF
6nal appeal were referred to the Committee
on Amendments to the constitution to inquire
if any changes were necessary in the constitu-
ton to create court of appeals. The com
mittee on canons asked, and it was agreed to-,
that matters relating to California and Texas
be referred to the committee on constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10

RAILROAD WORKSHOPS. "A meeting Of the
citizens of Charlottesville was held last Satur-
day with view TO elicit public sentiment on
the question Of town appropriation to aid The
Chesapeake and Ohio and Virginia Midland
railroads in the construction of repair shops,
engine houses, &C., which they propose to 10.
cate at that point, provided such aid Is extend
cd, and resolutions were adopted endorsing the
action of the Council iu reference to the cree
ton of workshops by the Z. u .. and Virginia
Midland railroads. Maj. Il. +. Mason gave
the people some cheering Information 10 regard
to the certain erection of large furnace at
Charlottesville or 10 its immediate vicinity, IN
the event that the railroad shops are established
here, and consequent upon it, the erection OF
rolling mills and other machinery for the work
ing up Of irou. He also stated as strong prob
ability, based upon personal knowledge OF
facts, that the connecting link between Orange
Court House and Charlottesville is destined
soon to be constructed. We confidently expect
to see iron furnaces In operation here before
long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-10-10
The Markets..

New YoRX, Oct. l0.-Stocks dull. Money
p. Gold 10. Flour dull and heavy. Wheat
dull and declining. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 1O-Virginia skies, penlers
Al Virginius, consolidated, So; do. ex-coupons
81; West Virs ini"s 81 Cotton quiet 10" ma.
varieties quiet and steady. Wheat firm; No;
red Western and amber l2'; No. do 10; fir
to prime do. Halls; white Western l2Osl2S
rejected 10; others unchanged. Corn-whte
Southern firm at l03alO5; yellow Southern weak
and lower at 9S mixed Western steady ut ID
Oats dull and weaker; Southern Goats; Western
mixed 59u6O.; DO white Gla62. Rye quiet, but
firm; prices unchanged Hay unchanged. Pro
visions unchanged. Coffee nominal and quiet al
l74a2O1 Sugar firm and unchanged al III.