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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01


forth lite = missing links z which
in all future time Is to re-estab-
lish the perfect inaFi, and then
MIR Darwin's admirable theory
are replaced. Y stumbling mo
Their earth, comet, the coming
man and Darwin's ape which our
scientist tells us must happen, will
necessarily put an erd 10 the con-
tractors who. are the most busy
portion ofour community, atleast,
in the way Of thinking and schem-
Ing for llcre.
Our Martfnsburg Daily and
Weekly INDEPENDENT and water
works will continue To 60 on; as
works will continue 10 60 ON, a.
they are laudable enterprises. Gre
nlationists and railroads should
stop, as burning our bodies or con-
veying them by railway will
not pay. Our proximity t0 the
comet will give rs such AN afI1nity
to his tail, that tho !argest body
could be compressed into the
smallest filbert-sheIl. Should the
comet shed us on and we are once
more permitted, through 9 freak
Of nature, to travcrAe this green
vale In , ur former corporal states
rail roads, would evidently come
into dlsrepute, although the co.'s
Rlacrity 20 hasten AZ on to our Jour
ney's end we would find to
our astonishmert after az h0uyht
ride, we had travelled but 80 miles
and In that time had, according
to cometa's time table, lost $40,
970 miles this will never do
what pity science has OPEN
ed q new way Of travelling
before, we were Ignorant Of volo-
city, and 1t mattered not, whether
we travelled 5, or % miles. But
have wandered from my subject.
BY way OF concluding, it will be
sufficient to say, that from the
Christian era up to lS43, 54S COM
cts belonged to our system --ap-
3eared and Disappeared without
striking their sister earth, and
we may without doubt, have the
presumption to say. the present
comet will bid us adicu as kindly
as did his brothers, and pass on to
fulfill his Masters mandate, with
out stopping to get a line Of the
predictions written in respect TO
his conduct, while waiting MS
huge body over Us. Predictions
should cease, or they will bring
science into disrcpnte.
FLYNN.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The Register says more Fishing
Clubs have left Wheeling this
Simmer than ever before. 1t has
been a good summer for camping
out.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Al FINE AFFAIR. - There IL
a young man in d Western town
who will know what to do next
time. Seeing a good chance to kiss
d pretty girl Of his acquaintance,
he did not allow her unwiilingness
10 interfere with his osculatory IN
tent, but stole the kiss, and thought
perhaps that II vas q knowing
fellow wha declared that s'stslen
kisses are sweetest Every rose
has it's thorn however, and the
Young man found Il SO w having
Id pay Il fine III SD But after aIl
Iii re came healing, for the day
after his triai he + celved q note
from tie ouaA lady enclosing the.
amount III tI4e fine. and tel iiag him
sqhe Dex tire ne kissed ser 70 bss
Icss rouea about #, aud to h@
carefn rs Ga IL wien father iSn N
around
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The expressed opinion of shrewd
business men in all parts Of the
country is that that the revival
oftrade and prosperity is near at
hand. So mote it be.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

"Is them the common dog
sasages," inquired a venerable old
lady, as she surveyed branch Of
bananas over her spectacles the
other day.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
Martinsbyg, July 18th.


LOVE AND DESPAIR, Coroner
Kesler yesterday held an inquest
in the case OF Henry Wagner, the
German, 40 years ofagc, who come
mitteed suicide in his room at No.
80 First avenue, by shooting him
self through the heart. Deceased
had been pecuniarily embarrassed;
but his greatest trouble was the
high regard in which he held the
daughter of q well known physi-
clan, who failed to reciprocate his
love and marry him, as he alleged
she had repeatedly promised 70
do. Previous to firing the fatal
shot he addressed a letter to his
friend, Peter Werlich, Of No. 6l7
First street, in which ae stated
his determination to commit sui
eide, and gave orders about the
disposition Of his effects Wagner
also wrote letter to the lady who
had driven him to despair. IT Is,
however, inc0herer1t, and indicates
brain diseased. Nelo York Her
aid, 26th.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
NEWS.
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT
Has a circulation more than DOUBLE
that ofany otherpaperpublishedin
the county. <

Watermelons, canteiops and green
corn are now seas0nable. 49, :
Pirds NIT yoost de same fodder
will gone tngedder dhemselfs.
August being the vacation month
for ministers and having five Sun
days, makes 1874 the ministers
leap year.
The Board of Assessors for the
assessment of property within the
corporation have about completed
their labOrs.
To secure a scowl of perfect dis
gust from a woman, tell ner that a
caterpillar is crawling on the back
of her neck.
A new crossing is to be put down
on Queen street, opposite Emmert
& Fiery's store. The stone for the
purpose are being hauled.
George M. Lemon, Esq, has
purchased a farm from Adam
Small lying Ii miles above Bun
ker Hill for 1000 dollars.
y A festival was held by the ladies
of the M. E. Church ofBunker Hill
on last Friday and Saturday even
ing. The attendance was good.
There will be woods meeting,
under the supervision of the NJ. +.
Church, South, on the old camp
ground belonging to FL. /. Light,
commencing on the 9Th of August.
DIR. Register, presiding elder, and
other preachers will be in atteni-
ance.
The school building for the Sec
ond Ward, located on w. Burke
street is being rapidly pushed for
ward by the contractor, Mr.. Geo.
ID. Whitson. 1t is to cost So, 400.
The last sweet thing in hats has
brim that turns up behind and
curves up before over towards
the front, forming sort Of arbor
in which peck of flowers is
placed.
uotitO Oh 0NoNs'J
evening, had before him Andrew
Grady, charged by Miles III. Kear
ney with assaulting and beating
him. Grady was bailed for his ap
pearance at court.
Recent parties who have driven
to the "Big Spring" and "Keefer's
Park" say the drive is a delight
full one, and when under the charge
of able and experienced conduc-
tors, is especially pleasant. Let
those who doubt it try it.
We are glad to learn that there
is prospect of some improvement
being made at Norbeurn cemete-
ry. This is one of the most beau
tifully located cemeteries in the
vicinity of our city, and has been
the most neglected. 1t might be
enlarged by the purchase of the
Pendleton lot, and beautified a
very little expense.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01
FRESHEST GLEANINGS.

Misery-Pleasurc at the summer re-
sorts.
A plague has cleared Kans as City 0
cats.
The most difficult ascent Getting up
a subscription.
A project is on foot to establish a
watch factory in Worcester, Mass, and
machinery is now being constructed
fol- that purpose.
II wouldn't have left, but the people
kinder egged me on, A" said q man who
was asked why he quit his Kansas
home in hurry.
Young in years but an old eloper,"
is portion of the description of a rum
away wife, which was left an Indianap-
oils station honse.
Haven't / right to be saucy if /
please ~ asked a young lady of an old
bachelor. Eyes, you please, but not
if you displease.p was the answer.
Children are made to walk in the
right path in Detroit. Fourteen women
attended dog fight in that city, the
other day with their children.
Col Egerton, il the House of Com
mons, said philanthropy is SO energetic
that it requires "A good deal of influ-
ence nowadays to get hanged.
Dispatches from Arizona state that
heavy storms are prevailing there. The
ella and Colorado rivers are very
high.
Sam. Bowies, amateur farmer, pared
his potatoes before planting them. Tic
thinks raising them pared will save a
great deal oftime to cooks.
The Louisville Courier Journal finds
fault With Triton for not having tamil-
iarized himself with the value and use
ofn double barrelied shot gun.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Green corn has made its appear
ance in this market, at twenty five
cents per dezen.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The County Council of Berkeley,
Patrons of Husbandry, will meet
in this place on Saturday, August
Sth, at 8 O'clock A. NJ. See adver-
tisement.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Treplaceto get cheap stationery
window blinds and wall paper, Il
at the Independent Book Store.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

They waited long for rain in GER
tain districts of the West, but it
came at last. And then an editor
ont there gushed thusly:
After many days of acrid dessica-
ton, the yapory captains marshaled
their laundering hosts and poured ont
upon scorching humanity and the
thoroughly incinnerated vegetation q
few inches Of eqaa pt,rialls."
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

A Memphis paper definesadver-
Using to be "blister which draws
trade"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

As the full particulars of the
great storrn-hood which visited
Pittsburg aud vicinity on Sunday
last, begin to reach us, theydevei-
OPP scenes terrific beyond descrip-
ton. The disasters attending it
were aforeshadowed to be fearful
in the frs reports, butEo one then
dreamed of the terrible extent and
characterof the calamity. Thelist
ofdead iengthens with frfghtful
rapidity, and in all probability il
will reach near two hundred, IN
Guiding old age and infancy, mid
die age and youth, men, women
and children. Ninety-one build
ngs were swept away and the loss
of property is fearful. The gas was
exting0ished by the food, and the
city was enveloped in darkness.
Connolly, Naylor & Co. loose heav-
lily by great damage to the tank OF
1.-THE West End Gas Company, OF
which they are the owners.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Martinsburg Gas
Company was held on the 10Th. -
Mr.. Gettinger was called to the
chair and J. Nelson Wisner was
appointed Secretary 2300 shares
of stock out of $4,000 was repre-
scented. The Directors reported
showing that the earnings had been
expended in permanent improve
ments and consequently no divi-
dend was declared. 1t is evident
from the increasing consumption
that neat dividend will be de-
clared next year. The meeting
hen proceeded to nominate can
didates for Directors for the ensu-
ing year. Messrs. William Dor
Sey and I'll. A. Riddle were
appointed tellers, and a vote Being
taken resulted in the ell c,ion of
the following gentlemen. viz: DIR
Connolly, FL. H. Blackburn, A. 2
Shut, G. j. Faulkner, Jr., E. G..
Williams, Jr., j. L. w. Baker, M.
Naylor, d. NJ. Shaffer and VIM. L
Logan.
III ~ ...,.As.o. 4I,n,, ndinnrnnd
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The following are the Grand
Jurors for the August term of the
County Court:-J. III. Gettinger,
Ezra Herring, John It. Janney,
Andrew Boarman, DIR. Geo. Fer
rel, Jas. Creswell, Geo. w. Ramer,
VIM. A. Cushwa, Frank Morrow,
Thos. c.. Bryarly, Edward Nc
Kown, Daniel KEGS, Hiram
McKown, Peter Foreman, George
Fulk, Edward o. Williams.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

A number of horses are now in
daily training on the Fair Ground
track. TO-
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Blaek berries are now selling at
20 cents per gallon.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Laziness begins in cobwebs and
ends IN from chains.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The Board of Education met on
Monday night. The offer of G..
Shelby to erect the 4th Ward
school house for $4,000 was ac-
cepted.
Henry Couchman and Jno. Hell
Ter, Commissioners, and r.. NJ
Price, Secretary, were appointed
~ committee to settle the accounts
OF the Board with the Sheriff.
Il. j. Hayden was appointed
principal and Miss Emma G. EN-
bich was appointed assistant teach
er of the 18th Ward school.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

GegnAny's military expel Ss for 1874
Will loot up nearly $40, 0oo O00
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

Talking about books, we think
that Mr.. d. w. Overlander has
succ eeded in presenting one of the
most useful and practical that we
have met with for many q day.
1t has something useful on every
subject and in every department of
human life. We refer TO Youman's
Dictionary of Everyday Wants
which contains twenty thousand
receipts applicable to the various
necessities of everyday life. a
glance at the work is all that is
necessary TO commend its useful
ness, and itany book can be sold in
this community we think AIR.
Overlander ought 10 succeed with
this one. So much useful knowl-
edge is seldom found in the same
space.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

The nperhaous French soldieFy have
goue otAFia.ag at shIty ce0is day.
Terrible water Spout IN Nevada Tween
IS persons Allied Mheigs lones
Now Certsa A5asriea has commenced
its annual dance over ille internal hres.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-01

1Old Heads and Young hesFts 81
avawinV large houses III EoAAen
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

\ Tnn REaow&l OF rnE FEpreA&
CAPITAL. - The subject of the ne,
mevaR oil the matiienrsf e,apital is Thus
TREATED by the New York Jossrpan of
commerce: ~Gf' tho question is ever
raiaea i'm EARNEST, every city and town
bstwaea the Alleg9hanies an& Rocky
nao&Rtalms with thrust ilh Its elailn.
These rixalries will tend to- kill the
movement. Chicago would newer al,
low st. Lashls to CARRY off tine honor; mo-
moore we.aQd Clnei.npati or Louisville,
Raah of these ana other cities would
ehsapfally help to CREATE a p,sblie SEM
tamant i'm Salha& of a Western transfer
OF tine eaRltal-aepi;ng to gain lit for
SersaQf-htat would turn against III at
once when amy other city Was selected
far tine distinction" And vet the
go'armaQ has mot O worl about h.nluth
Bismarck. the Black Hills,, or anv
other "raae and ag tree" i'm the srsst
a@& growing West,
Baltimore ls,aa
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

| The Pamopratie State Convention.
whieh have been hell i'm En,AlyAna
0hiM, Fefnsyllyahi}a, lliaeis, and elbs,
where, shew that THE parity is arxtAint
but Harmonious on the c1l;repes
question. But there is one s,sbjec,
of more vital Importance ON which
the Democrats of the EAst and this
West are harmonious. We refer, ia
the infamous gasg law passed. at tho
lash session efCensress,. ALI the, Dem
Ioerab@ Conventions de5lo'hln;e this at
tempt to strike down the fteelef,
of the press. Let the Democracy
every where 5laApuet tlheig, present
Senators and members TO qae them
best exertieas tie Procure the repeal
Of tAls law as soon as Congseae meets,
and 10 Follow it UP until the work is
dome. Let them also make this a,aes7.
t1efa q leading iasste i'm the elac6ons
this eslI and compel every ctandtaaaats
aSs the next Congress-, Of, whatever
party, to openly declare, bis Opinions
concerning this outrageous stsatiata.
However they May differ about
the e,arueaey and such rainor paetters,
here j., common ground wAepeosA all
tribe Democrats eeA Hally to maintain
the doctrines e'a'anejastaa by JHrH#R,
SON i'm his taausstapal Address,
M r. Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

nr.-u-Ws regret to announce
The death of MIR. Charles ]. Taylor,
~, of the late Griffin TAYLOR, who
sc -, Ii. residence in thi, c;,v m
G :, ~ -. Iast NJ T,rlor W..
Sunday n'En. l.'s', =. i, nas,: :, was
iavo1ao'y Au"" ",s ~
friends In tnis county ANU also 10
Virginia, who Will truly regret hls
early demise.-Rep. GtEnM.
nm. THE Pic Mics at Lawistoxn
.na nansA' s. Church were grs MI ss.
a ,iSs.
sI ~, :. IT,,
E& Mo On A1 y w. 70 gay 49,, AylsEs
Valley, ap@ T. = =, 4Aase'tA WAN DE- On
halna WIN MS VeFHNS'ePls Or ee 2:
Hosh efFNHty fh sHs aAnFe OF Ice
(>!e'as, w = q ee'assGs'h4sy.
ana eSteqy elA pass ~ IN Na tMe sT ~
y SS S; :as ~, n, hh@ s o,., = nx,s,sH '
T1Ats y" S'' y, ~, o.
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%ns,,n.s ,Tslisl,i RjirSR a,i Ndss S
II,bjh S,l1lips aialapin;aA Operator.
Co., o,s !. Es.nu.-Ms, solpun,n yo,On-
,i,,m r.,sj H in Iv,Ears IGkispt recently
lIs,lII him iifoailiaih taIrlA of a'o.A 30 acres
! qGln.sfh TO Mr. 'phh Smith fQEale' sym Of
NNb. *
M Tho aa,tiNA cnaRs.s, of We f 'pSl
hniiy WINS .s, y S a, ssseaS i r. s s'
hh,a T ,%s, t t,ny. ss s'slI admSy
'ffo,ns''e' E''',s s Me- p,.,,n.a o,,
>, HVteM.Ai H. aAa lMut w d @T''
bahHi P'saa ''v' I'm s sG as pnbyr s tun
mousse N q ~, Az, "''l the OHM ;nst.,nt
'pp., 1,h - W,nasshoI S1'I Fnpn;tnre At a.
W w. cro u 4'o on al s,,os, nbovo 8,
|n n' J 1an., NJ a and, undnr. Cns1 STA
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

@The political campaign this
Fall, 70 far as National politics goes
will turn largely on three Or four
points-the Salary Grab. the i,terIer-
ence of the Administration in South
ern politics. financial Legislation, the |,
railroad question. All the essential
documents concerning each q these
topics will be found fully and fairly
set forth in McPhersons "Hsndboos
of Politics for 1874" Just issued and
for sale at the N. Y. Triburs Office
It is the recognised authority for al
parties; and the paiustaking and accu'
rate Clerk of the House, who has 81
long compiled it. continues togIve II
the guarantee Of his careful persona
attention.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

AGRICULTURAL FArR.-The 18th
Animal Exhibition of the Adams Co.
A gricultural Society will be held at
Gettysburg. on Tuesday, "Wednesday
and Thursday, the 22nd, 23rd and
oath days of September next, with
Monday, the 2lst. as Entrance Day
The grounds. buildings. stalls, track
&C., (among the best in the State
are in thoroughly good condition. and
the premium list is liberal.-An unu
sualIy full and interesting Exhibitor
il ENACTED. Tournament on Tuesday
County Trots on Wednesday. and bls
Trot on Thursday. Railroad tickets
at reduced rates.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12
Things Thalt Look Hasf.

"A fool trying to- rum newspHyer.
a rinh n1nu Humnllng his kim
A mgn tryIng tu SING when he c.nnr
rrr.
a bankrupt thlt has mors unouev
shaa he ever hAa.
Am lls'prance aGsent smoking u a
wood shop
One Rrncticlng Law without having
paid for hiY IIcanns-
A r1Isa.thrupist talking about
CHARITY AMID henevoIence.
a vonng man caIlrng an oId rnan
by hrs Christian nhr1e,, hl# Ither THE
fso7Euor, and his mother the old
q, Oanam.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

ss- Tine Gre@a,:a4tLe Valley Echo
saws THAI Mrs. Col. SchnebIv, of WASH
ingtuu county Md, NOW i'm her lo5'l
yc - visited Tint TOWN. IL few days ass5E',
in her carriage, and cslIIsd on several
ola .acyr,uaSSr1t;lncas. Size is a n1ost, re-
aaa,|s,rbEy preserved Lady, still enjoy
tho hest of health, and cunve,ss trusss
ON aIl tapD:*, The Gully timing safe
complaints off liz her eyvsigAtp whlGl
has thauuarne SO GIIin,, THAT sire c'nlr only
recosnizn har MANY fruandS BY thail
waiHR
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12
Ill! proceedings next, week

DGATm OF GurDvE.--It In repgrtel1
in Paris THAT G,niM1ts tine eminent his-
torian amid stiptesi1nrn in dead.. ETe
was born at Nipl,-r4.~-,, tn. ::.- n--2'~
~'''~ '.-.> .----,-. rr'uu panIutcaI power be
Gaussof hiH gresut executive abrIrtv
#eid tlailll i'm craftsmanship. ASA lit
"r"rE nlan he had few equals i'm his
clay, .amd his HISTORY off Civilization ~
and anmiliDr works. ara enduring nnsut1-
1nepts of lhis genius.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

GSinNro OFHsrs7s. - We arc IN
formed t!Mrt the 5epurjfIrl Pavilion
segs,x,.ssss.ss E. , thu ss.l ahs HGn ;,n
9th Ga:snn4nnit Rao.A G-.... .n.'ni,..~..s
aad other u11rsic,, ami tbsD b,n,I from
ilasen%tomn will be- pre- cit ON tbs
occ~srun. A magnificent RlLl. will
crown THE fastxiities Tlja Bull will
be gotham mp with g,'eat taste,, .urd a
large parity will la present FROM Bal
tilnme,, Washington, EEa ,erstowrr. and
the s;utro'p'n Hing towns ami cualntr~.
1t is proposed to make itar anchant~
Ing atfsAjr, wAeru tiia vetIries, OF TER
psicIhore will be enabled to enjor
themselves in elegant style.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12

nsa- The Ln'naom Tlnms savs THAT
the Mararis of RiPon (ths lsDdiig
traalnasoin of Grauh BritainN, has be-
Gouna a Catholic. The announcement
"a few days ago, thaE liza hDd resigned
tine GRAND Mastarslhip of the Free
'lnrsu'ns" and THAT the Hs1r apparent to-
tine Erltah Thrusnas tins Prince of
@;alass wonla temporarily a,ncloaa
him., ca'lsed nn'uch ezcItesmsnt, which
is hlghtened by time inflammation tMat
time Marqux hasemhraced Catholicism.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-09-12
/ VIM. h. AspoB, tine New York MINI
lnD'nai-rp paid $57u 600 -four personal
taxes IasH week.

Authur Purcell, the man who cfFer-
ed a REWARD of 100000 for tine rucur.
cry of tine little Charley Ross, hans ann
Eoannced tho withdrawal off his otfer
ae Says he NOW believes that mott
crlms has been committed, amid tlaat
tine whole affair VIII be officially cun-
pounded.