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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
BRAVE YOUNG LADIES.

The girls Of England are as a class
remarkably athletic and capab Of great
exertion. This is owing to the freedom
Of exercise, and the attention paid in their
education to physical as well as meutal
accomplishments. There is no reason
why American girls should not be taught
toswim, but such things as swimming
schools for females are rare among us.
Even courage and presence Of mind land
our girls have as much Of these, per-
haps. as the English girls) are vain help
ers in danger if one has not the krowl.
edge and strength to make them
efficient. The following instances of
valuable female herosm have recently,
says the London Times, been brought
before the Royal Humane Society
The first case was that of Miss Olivia
Georgiana e Maude. She saved the
life of a girl named Adele Greayen, who
sank while bathing at Sea Point, Monks
town, under the following circum-
stances:
Miss Maude and her sister, who had
themselves been bathing, were dressed
and sitting on the rocks watching the
other bathers, when their attention was
aroused by an alarming cutlery a girl
was drowning.
No assistance was at hand, ne boa: or
ropes, and even the usual attendants
were absent or otherwise engaged. The
child soon arose to the surface but un-
able to swim, sang again.
She rose a second time, and the by
ISLANDERS and bathing women, thorough
ly alarmed and crying for assistance,
were shocked at perceiving that the
child's bathing dress had got over her
head, and that her arms were entangled
in It.
At this moment Miss Maude leaped
into the deep water, dressed as she was,
without even taking time to remove her
watch, caught the child as she was dis
appearing, and then took her safely to
shore
ne OlnCF Cast WAS tudt u MISS MARY
Kerridge, who saved q lad of fifteen,
named Stewart, who sank while bathing
at Wentworth, New South Wales
The boy had gone with a companion
to battle ID the River Darling, and was
carried by strong current into deep
water Neither he nor his companions
could swim, and he cried loudly for
help.
Miss kerridso was about one hundred
yards of. and hearing the boys cries,
ran as fast as she could to the spot,
plunged into the river with all her
clothes on, and caught the lad as she
rose for the third time After consider
able difficulty, owing to the rapidity Of
tho current, having only one hand at
liberty. aud her efforts being impcded
BY the weight Of her clothes she ulti-
mateIy succeeded in placing the lad in
safety
The Royal Humane Society bestowed
medals for saving life, with suitable tcs-
limnnials on each If the ladies.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
BIsMARoKls CHARACTER,

The greatest men in the world
have felt that they We're instru-
ments i'm the hand Of God to do
an important work. The assurance
of Divine help has inspired them
with zeal ana courage, and enabled
them to succeed in the face Of for
midable obstacles.
Count Bismarck is the greatest Of
living statesmen His force Of char
acter is prodigious, and nothing
can turn him aside from a purpose
deliberately formed. His energy
and persistenc grow out ofthe CON
viction that God is using him to
build up a mighty empire, He is
eminently religious, in believing
in Gods presence and trusting to
His help.
In 1851 he wrote to his wife, II
do not understand how a man who
thinks about himself and yet
knows and wishes to know no.
thing Of God, can support His eX-
istence out of every WEAKNESS and
disgust"
10 a political friend he wrote
recently, ever more aud more
does the feeling of gratitude to
God for all His help grow strong,
aud fosters in me the confidence
that the Lord knows how 10 turn
even our very errors 10 our best
good. feel that daily with whole
some humlitation.'
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
Centaur Imminent.

There IS no pain which the centaur Liniment
will relieve. no swelling it viii net subdue, and
no lameness which it win not cure. This is strong
language, butitis trae Where the parts are not
gone, its effects are marvellous 1t has produced
more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia lock jaw palsy
sprains sweings, caed-breasts. scalds, burns, salt
rheuu, ear-aehe; &C. upon the human frame, and 0
strains, SPAWN. gals, &c. upon animals in one year
than have all other pretended remedies since the
world began II is a counter-irritant, an al-healing
pain reiieyer. chpples throw away their crutches
the lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered harm
less. and the wounded are healed without scar
It is no humbug The recipe is published around
each bottle. It is selling as no article ever before
sold and it sells because it doesu what pretends
to do. ThoseAvlo now suffer nom rheumatism. pain
or swelling. deserve to suffer ifthey win not use
centaur Imminent. More than 1000 certdcates'
Of remarkable cures, including gozeu limbs chronic
rheumatism. govt, running tumors &C., have been
received. We viii send circular containing certia
Gates The recipe &c. gratis, 70 any one requesting it
One bottle Of the yellow wrapper centaur Eminent
is worth one hundred dollars for spawned rsweened
orses and mules, or for screw-worm in sheep
stocl-owners-ths Imminent IL worth your attention
No. family should be without centaur Eminent
Price, soc. bottle. large bottles slOo,
j. B. RosE Co..
SO Broadway, New York.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

AT meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company, held on
Wednesday at Camden Station,
Mr.. Francis T. King was elected a
Director, in place OF Mr.. Johns
Hopkins, deceased, and Mr.. p.
r. Dorsey, was elected Assistant
General Ticket Agent, in place Of
Of Mr.. A. A. Johnson, deceased.
1t was stated that the receipts for
December, 1878, amounted to ST.
0S6,936 50, showing an increase
over the corresponding month of
1872 Of $51 GAO q. At meeting
of the Finance Committee, held
on Wednesday morning at Cam
den Station, Mr.. Galloway Ches-
ton was unanimously elected
Chairman in place of the late Mr..
Johns Hopkins.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
FRUIT GARDEN.

Many persons think that If they
have one variety of each kind of
fruit that is enough. This is q
mistake; and one who thus plants
will not experience half the pleas
ure which comes from selecting q
proper proportion of early and late
sorts. Blackberries and raspber-
ries can be enjoyed for some weeks
longer, if both early and late varie-
ties are set out. Winter is the
proper time to lay out this work,
and by carefully reading and COM
pairing the statements of the best
authorities one can, with q proper
soil, plant with good prospects Of
success. There are many works
upon the different small fruits and
all contain something Of interest,
as well as value, TO the frult-raiser.
Trees which have been trained as
cordons ought to be safe from cat
tie, and in the case of apricots and
peaches will be all the better if
little protection is given during
the winter. Grape-vines may be
pruned at any time when the
weather is not too cold. At the
South the work of preparing the
soil, and in some cases planting,
can be carried on but at the North
little outside work can be done at
this season of the year,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The organization Of an immense trades
union Of Enalish capitalists and employ
ers, to fight the trades-unions of work.
men, cxcites great interest in England
1t was at first reported that the organ
ization represented the employers OF
100000 of workmen; but, although
this was said to be an exaggeration, it
now appears to have been an UNDER
estimate.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Castoria is than substitute for Castor OIL II
is the only safe artelen existence which Is certain to
assmilate the food, regulate the bowels, cure wind
collie and produce natural sleep Il contains neithe
minerals. morphine or alcohol, and is pleasant
take. Children need not cry and mothers may res
6m. Wy
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Small children, dressed entir ely
in white fur, with blue rib bon
trimmings, are II conspicuous iea
ture Of New York promenade.
The reason an urchin gave for
being late at school was, that the
boy in the next house WAS going
to have a dressing down with a
BEDFORD, and he wanted to hear
him howl.
Cleveland has 1881 saloons, or
one to every 13l inhabitants.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Notwithstanding the panic the
earnings of the principal railroads
in the country were greater in
1873, by several millions, than the
preceding year.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The Boston Journal says that thirty
days OF good cold weather will be sufh-
Gent to enable New England to obtain
its average ice crop.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The New York World says the
gradual rise in "hog products"
principally lard and bacon, has
resulted unpleasantIy to certain
dealers and commission men, who
in December went short for a de-
cline
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Some ladies sill chm - The bust lie
notwithstanding The fact that they are
entirely out If th fashion, and it is TO
be hoped will not be revived.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The Hartford Times says: A few
days ago We published the singular
story Of the midnight wanderings ia
New Haven of Mrs Reilly, who left
her bed and home and wandered off
without other protection than her night
clothes, white i L state Of somnambu-
lism She was thought to be lost, but
before the next night she was discovered
lying along a narrow and seemingly in
accessible place beneath the East Chapel
street bridge. and in most dangerous
position above the deep rushing flood
She was finally rescued alive, after hav-
ing remained in that critical position,
unclad, from midnight till the next after
noon. She stated that she heard people
walking over the bridge above her, and
speaking about her, and saying that she
never could be found; but that she was
not seemingly enough awake to be able
to call them, though wishing to do so.
She has since died from the effects of her
exposure.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The Inteitigencer says the card
price for nails was changed to 81
from 81. 25, at the meeting of the
Wheeling Nail Association recent
Txy.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
rROMGERARDsTo WIN
luessrs. Editors Hadependent:

lMessrs Editors Jlltlepeadeit:--
desire 20 ask If you will give
space in your columns, from time
TO time, for short articles in the
interest Of the Patrons Of Hus-
bandry. Our people are much
pleased with your paper and the
courtesy with which you have
treated the grangers from their
first organization In this county
"A. GRANGER.
GERARDsTowN, Jan. Ia.
"a Granger" is informed that
the columns Of the INDEPENDENT
are always open to the discussion Of
ali questions Of public moment or
concern, political, religious, agri-
cultural, scientific or otherwise,
In fact, we desire TO have those
who wish to do so, to use our col
umns for the PRONUNCIATION Of their
views. II q Democrat or Republi-
can desires to give his views on any
subject ola political character, we
invite them to the use Of our col
umns. The views expressed may
be decidedly and Numerically in
opposition to our known senti-
mcnts. but that will make no diff
ference as far as giving their
productions q place in the
paper is concerned, We are
not responsible for the
opinions of our correspondents,
and unless they especially assail
our position, on some question, we
shall not deem it incumbent upon
us to comment in any way what
ever on the opinions and ideas
which they may advance. The
oranges have the same opportu-
nifty to argue their cause in these
columns as any other organization
or party, political or otherwise.
The proprietors design to make
the independent a paper for the
People--a journal in which all can
have a full and fair hearing I1di-
torially, it is fearless aud indepen-
dent, recognizing no party ties
and owing allegiance 10 princi-
pies and country alone. 1t is
rec from all connection with
Rings, Cliques. and looks only to
the general welfare.
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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Germany is TO help Italy borrow
100, 100000 francs. 1t is thought
the empire can raise the money
on its Watch-on the Rhine.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Why will the next nomination
for Chief Justice be like a billiard
ball? Because it will be lplayed)
against a Cushing.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The people OF Oregon have petit
toned the Senate to have Senator
Nipple or Mitchell investigated.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The Charlestown Free Press says
if the Congressional contest is
again referred to the people for
settlement, Messrs. Wilson and
Martin will not have any Conserga-
tire opponents. We think the Free
Press will find itself wofully mis-
taken in the event of another
election.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Nearly all the Paris correspond
ents of the American press think
Marshal Bazaine has been made
the scapegoat of France.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

A Philadelphia belle has broken her
engagement because her intended called
her by her first name.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24


Minnesota's retiring Governor
evidently has no further aspira-
tions for political preferment, for,
in leaving the Gubernatorial man
sion, his last official act was the
PRONUNCIATION ola valedictory mes
sage which would occupy ten col
umns in small type. A gentleman
who would thus affiict people, as
he retires from the glare of official
place to the shades of private life,
ought to be left to the sole super
vison Of his personal affairs for
the remainder of his life. EX-Gov-
ernor Austin, in the lower branch
Of Congress, would make speeches
weeks in length; and in the Senate
but why anticipate an affliction
which can never come. The ten
column valedictory message is the
prosy memorial of Ex-Governor
Austin's political career.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

The latest rumor in connection
with the repeal of the salary grab,
is to the effect that President
Grant will refuse to sign the bill
until it is SO amended us to again
reduce his own salary to $25, 900 per
year. The friends of the President
have always claimed that he never
would have signed the bill author
izing the increase of the salary,
were it not for the fact that the
clause, providing for the increase
was shrewdly tackled on to the APP
preparation bill. If they are cor
rect in this statement, then Grant
in order to be true to them and
himself, must assume the position
in which the above rumor places
him. 1t is his only way out Of q
communicating and censurable act,
and will do much to maintain for
himself the reputation of doing
right, to the best of his ability.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Senator Hamlin is visiting at Kellogg's
New Orleans.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24

Politicians are now. said to have
the ebay fever" badly. They all
want to join the Changers.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
MERCHANTS
AND
MANUFACTURERS

"A Az u to Their destlnaIlOn by using
DENISON'S Patent SHIPPING TAGS
over Two Hundred Millions have been
used within the past 10 years, without
complaint of loss hy Tag becoming de-
tached All Express Companies use
them.
Sold by Printers md Stationers every
where. uecl5w
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-01-24
NnEPENDENr
TE WEEK
Yield TO the people

President Grant, like other men,
has made many mistakes; and Of
late iii the matter Of appointments
he seems To be steering wildly.
ii is evident, however, from the
cheerfulness with which he corr
reefs his errors, that he means to
do the very best in his power for
the good Of the country. He
learned q lesson in the Louisiana
troubles, and when he was APP
preached by the Governor ofTexas
for military assistance, he not
only declined to repeat his Louisi-
ana error, but administered whole
some advice by telling Governor
Davis 10 "yield to the verdict OF
the people as expressed at the
POLLS and not to lend himself as
supple instrument TO the mach
nations Of reckless spectators in
all manner Of nlischievous contro-
versy, agitation and disorder"
Both Houses Of Congress, in the
matter Of the salary steal, have
been compelled to loose their hold
on the peoples money, and though
they rectilied their error with
unbecoming grace, still they were
taught that they must yield to the
wishes Of the people. The public
robbers Of New York city were
compelled TO yield TO the people,
and we are very much mistaken
if the bourbon majority of the
West Virginia Legislature when
they left the general school law
undisturbed, were forced to do SO,
in obedience to the will Of the
people. "Yield to the verdict Of
the people as expressed at the
polls" should be the motto of
every good citizen, and whenever
politicians or oflice-holders go be-
yond that, they usurp their privi-
lege and should be turned out or
voted down at the first opportu-
nifty. Bayonets should never be
used except to enforce the will of
the majority of the people.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1874-10-07
svme Sensible Suggestions.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: The political
issues involved in the present canvass
for Governor and members of the State
Legislature-not less than those dis
cussed by the candidates for seats in
the National COngress-are of SO much
moment that the mere possibility of
an erroneous decision by the people
may well excite the gravest appre-
hension on the part of those who hon
estly deprecate anything tending to
foster spirit at variance with the
tranquility of the country, and who
earnestly desire the preservation OF
our ifee institutions so constantly inn
periled by political montebanks. and
artful demagogues-and believing that
the defeat Of the Republican ticket at
the ensuing elections in this State
would be a serious calamity to the
people, | think it imperaiively the
duty OF all individuals, who concur
with the writer as to the momentous
character of the interests at stake, to
unite at once in an organized and 82ls-
tenl0t1c effort to achieve a victory. so
decisive as to indicate beyond question
the disposition of Tennessee. Should
the Republican banner be triumphant
in the preaching election, Tennessee
ans will have pro nounced in favor of
law and order, against the vile doctrine
OF reputation, agrarianism and COM
munism, which, if not rebuked by
the people of our commonwealth may
lind holder advocates than those mis-
ehievOus indictments, who have but
lately startled good citizens by the au-
dacity with which they present strange
and dangerous theories, the legitimate
tendency of which is national dis
honor, civil connections, anarchy and
ruin. But [ did not take up my pen
to discuss the evil purtents which dark
en- our political horizon, so apparent to
every well informed citizen. Ny pur.
pose was simply to suggest the line OF
battle, which, in 1874, the old CLAW
Wings formed in Tennessee. If the
plan be approved by the State Execu.
tive Committee, iet them Immediately
proceed to direct the formation of Re-
| publican Clubs in each civil precinct
in every county in this State where
half dozen Republican voters reside
| Said club to meet one evening every
| week until the election in November
with open doors, not only inviting bu
urging the attendance of the entire
neighbOrhOOd of each locality to bt
| present. Facts patent to every one anC
pertinent to the issues involved in thu
present political campaign can thus bt
brought to the knowledge of Thousands
of well meaning persons, who may no
| otherwise learn the truth. Addresses
may be made and printed matter dis
/ tributed. ENERGY.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1874-10-07
Circulate the Documents.

We are prepared t. furnish Hon.
Horace Maynard's Jonesborough
Speech, the opening gun Of the
Goberratoria discussion, also his
great speech at the Union Mass
Meeting, in Knoxville, in con-
venient pamph!eG form, making
twelve pages of political informa-
ton important to the people, at
the low rate Of SO per 1000 cop
les, or 81. so per 100 copies.
Circulate the truth. Orders
promptly filed Address all Or
ders to CGropicle Office.
RULE & RICKS, Publishers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1874-10-07
BE SURE AND CALL
At Peter Kern's Wholesale ana r. tail
Bakery and COME ctiOnary
Establishment.

We would call the attention OF
strangers visiting the city during the
fair week, to the fact that Peter Kern
has just received a large stock of all
kinds of confectioneries at his Mar
ket Square establishment, and is ready
to supply the public at wholesale or
retail, on short notice. Mr.. Kern al
ways keeps on hand a large and fresh
stock of the choicest confectioneries,
and would advise all having business
in the city to call and examine his
stock. He says he is determined to
sell goods very cheap for cash, hence
now is the time to buy. X4dtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1874-10-07
Elegant cloaks and waterproofs just
received at Payne's.
ChaERceFy Court.


Hon. 0. P. Temple, presiding.
Walton, Whann d Co VS. Mabry &
Saunders Wedekind & Co ct al VS.
Mabry & Saunders G Ober & Sons ct
al VS. Mabry & Saunders; two months
to answer in these three causes,
Barrett & Caswell VS. W T Sturm ct
al: plea in abatement set for hearing.
L A Smith, admir-, vs. Edward PLANT
ct al sale aud account ordered.
T A Moses, admir-, VS. s w Moses ct
al; judgments taken against various
purchasers of land on purchase money
notes.
f M Holder VS. Fl Foster; account
ordered.
Bridget Casey ct al VS. J Casey ct
al; order to pay solicitors fees, etc.
John McGaughey, admir-, VS. J M
TOole ct al Masters report confirmed.
Court adjourned until this morning
at the usual hour.
We respectfully invite your atten-
ton to our Fall and Winter Stock,
consisting of Dress Goods, Domestics,
Notions, Fancy Goods, Ribbons, &C.,
just received from the Eastern cities.
These goods were bought at the very
lowest rates, and will be sold at small
advance on wholesale prices. Money
will be saved by examining our stock
before purchasing elsewhere.
X7dtf MASON & LAMBRIGHT.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1874-10-07

The following are the real estate
transfers recorded in the office of the
County Court Clerk for the week
ending Monday, October 9Th, 1874:
s. I'll. Johnson to d. N. McCale lot,
$3.50 co.
ID. Hockett to VIM. Vesey one lot, SIS 90.
S4OO 90 ~ wv '''-~ WI IVY
John Glenn to d. c. Lusby; lot, $50 90
Susan Herod ct ais to VIM. III. Demar-
Gus; seventy-six acres, 5000 90
Il. w. Swan.to ]. d. Helson; lot, 5000 90.
Abbot Lee, attorney in fact F. W. "
Lee to w. F. n. Trent; three hundred
acres of land, $500 90.
Geo. Roth and wife to a Mettler; two
lots, 500 90.
NJ. L. Patterson to J. Crawford; tract of
land, $2lO 90.
d. Hockett to T. c. Holloway; tract OF
land, $500 90.
j. R. McCallum to Craig and Bartlett
lot, 5000 90.
C. Bowman ct ux to Saml Lee; lot,
$500 90.
j. w. Bailey ct ux to j. H. and r.
Mynatt; tract of land, $50 90.
j. w. Mynatt ct ux to J. W. Bailey; tract
of land, $3.50 90.
Jno. W. Bailyoy ct TX to Elizabeth J..
Shell tract of land, $3.50 90.
Jno. W. Bailey ct ux to Eli Majors tract
Of land, $3.50 90.