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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Wheeling Register says a
special dispatch from Charleston
conveys the intelligence that death
has invaded the Governors house,
hold and taken from him a son,
who, we believe, was held espe-
cially dear. The whole people of
the State will heartily sympathise
with Governor Jacob and his FAM
lily in this hour of their bereave-
ment and sore grief.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

BUSINESS CHANGES. ID. M.
Shaffer & Bro. move to-day into
the room formerly occupied by j
Il. Young in Grantham Hall.
The Herring Bros. will start a
new grocery and variety store in
the room so long occupied by Shat
fer & Bro. and known as Burk-
harts corner.
John A. Boarman moves from
Scheu's corner to the room lately
occupied by Ernest Roeder.
Joseph Berry will move his mer-
chant tailoring establishment
from Scheu's building to new
building adjoining Dorsey's sa-
loon.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Charleston papers strike
back lively on the question of cap
ital removal. Well they are not
to be blamed for acting upon the
principle, of when you get good
thing keep it. They would be
foolish to advocate removal even
though their conscience told them
it ought to be moved.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

We are informed the long de-
layed and much talked of difficult
ty between the Corporation and
Charles Bentz in reference to the
removal ola fence and the laying
of a pavement on Queen street be-
yond the railroad was settled
yesterday by arbitration. The
arbitators refused to allow him
any claim for damages and placed
him on the same footing with
other property holders. Bentz
should not grumble as hesucceeded
in defying the whole Corporation
for one month.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

ACCIDENT ON THE RAILROAD
Yesterday morning a brakeman
named John Runkles, ofthe freight
train drawn by engine 189, west
ward bound, attempted to get off
the caboose when the train was
moving, at Patterson's Creek sta
ton, eight miles east Of this city.
In descending by the steps on the
side OF the car his right foot
missed the "stirrup" aud landed
upon the track, where the wheels
passed over the toes crushing them
badly. Runkles was brought to
this city, where his wound was
skillfully dressed by DR. Dougherty
who thinks it possible, if proper
attention is paid the injury, that
amputation may not be necessary,
The injured man departed for
Martinsburg, where he resides, on
the afternoon express. = Cumber-
land Nelcs, Of yesterday.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The State Superintendent of
Free Schools proposes to organize
six Normal Institutes in the State
Yes, do something to relieve the
party from the stigma of falling to
make proper school appropriations
last winter.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Mr.. John Kelsey, Of Yardley-
vile, Berks county, is in town
with his patent harrow. Our cit
liens will recollect that Mr.. KEEL
sey's harrow was awarded the pre-
MUM at the fair last fall.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

According to the Cumberland
papers the B. &. O. r. r.. Co.
have announced that on to NOR
row, the wages of the men en-
ployed at the rolling mill will be
increased ten per cent.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

We hope Charleston will be
permitted to retain her "6ritches."
The West Virginia Journal, pub
lished in that place, says the pa
pers of the First and Second Con-
gressional districts want to rob
her of them.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Pittsburg Dispatch says a
convention of editors and proprie-
tors of the country papers of West
ern Pennsylvania, Ohio and West
Virginia, will be held in that city
early in April for the purpose of
establishing a uniform schedule of
advertising rates and to take such
action as may seem best, relative
to receiving foreign business thro
advertising agents.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

If the persons who borrow our
daily from regular subscribers
will come forward and assert that
they are county paupers, we will
furnish them the paper free of
charge.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Rev. Stuart Robinson, ID. d., OF
Louisville, has been delivering
lectures before the Young Mems
Christian Association of Cincin
natl, on "Modern Researches in
Egypt and Assyria," and the pa
pers of that city are filled with Gu
logies upon his efforts.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

John Ebert, a lad some 10 years
OF age, residing near Fairmont,
this State. was kicked ON the head
by a horse, recently, which burstsd
his left eye from the socket and
fractured his skull SO seriously
that scarcely any hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

I'll now looks as if the Spragues
would be deposed in Rhode ISL
land. They have long been a rul-
ing element in the politics of that
State.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The star heels" are greatly ex-
ercised about the volcanic eruption
GU Bald mountain, in North Caro-
lima, and many Of the more super
stitious ones imagine that the end
of the world is near at hand, and
have gone to praying equal to the
crusaders.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

According to the Charleston pa
perS the acts and resolutions
adopted by the recent legislature
will make over 1900 pages ofprinted
matter. Who said they didn't do
anything? Why the code has only
40 pages.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

is West Virginia willing to re-
turn to her Boards Of Supervisors?
Greenbrier Independent.
Yes sir, all the time. The Board
of Supervisors was the cheapest
and best way Of managing the in
ternal affairs of the counties, ever
yet adopted. Berkeley county
give 1900 majority againsta Coun
ty Court and ifcver the question is
presented to them again
will lflaunt 1000 majority
in the face of old fogyism
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The Cumberland Meas says Mr..
George Arnold, who lives near
South Branch Bridge in Hamp-
shire county, West Virginia one
day early last week killed a bald
eagle measuring eight feet from
tip to tip.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

We learn that the amount of $500
was raised at the dedication of the
Baptist church on Sunday for the
purpose of paying off the debt on
The church.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

There seems to be no speedy
prospect of settlement of the con-
test for Summers seat. The legis-
lature seems hopelessly divided
on present candidat J, and no dis
position manifested, as yet, to
unite on a new man.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Those dahlias we spokeabout the
other day were just planted, and
will bloom next fall.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Window curtains of various col
ors and plenty Of f1xturc for same,
for sale at the Independent book
store.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The usual reports that the peach
crop have and have not been
"nippled in the bud" are afloat.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Asparagus it said will cure rheu-
matism. 1t is certainly not an I'M
palatable medicine.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

And now the corner loafers have
been termed by wandering ar
fist "corner statuary."
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The peach trees. in the vicinity
of the permanent seat'' are al
ready in bloom. This is sugges-
tive of Col. Ben. Smiths "peren-
NAL summer
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Several Of our young men were
seen playing ball on the land of
Mr.. George p. Walters. near town
lost Sabbath afternoon. Query :?
Are these some Of the
young men who will some day
be called to fill positions of honor
and trust in our growing city and
country.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Bass fishers are getting their
angling apparatus ready.
A little plot of ground, thickly
sown, is better than a large field
uncultivated
Wandering chickens now re-
ceive the mathematics blessings
Of the gardens.
Judge Hoge is in Charlestown
holding the March term Of the Cir
cult Court OF Jefferson county.
A splendid lot of fine linen blinds
various shades, with fixtures com
plete, just received at the INDIE
pendent Book store.
Kite-fying with the boys, and
rope-jumping with the girls are
the prevailing amusements among
the little folks just now.
j. Rufus Smith, Esq, has been
appointed postmaster at Berke-
ley Springs, Morgan county, vice
Mrs. Ann M. Mead, resigned.
The grand jury attending the
present term of the circuit court of
Jefferson county, were discharged
without finding a single indict-
ment.
Mr.. Charles Keefer yesterday
took down his Bowling Alley on
bis premises on Martin street
There is not a bowling alley now
in the city.
The Morgantown Post asserts
thatthe Kingwood, Preston county
girls have big feet. We should
take that as being largely in their
favor, for a broad understanding
is much preferable to maroon
one.
1t is rumored that the Hon. w.
Ell. III. Flick, of Pendleton county,
intends becoming citizen of Mar
tinsburg and engage strictly in
the practice of law. He is a good
lawyer, an able advocate, and a
clever, genial gentleman.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Logan, of the Independent is still
happy because the crusaders have
not commenced "going through
the rye" in Martinsburg yet
Cumberland Times,
And our friends of the Times are
happier still because III ey are going
through the rye IN Cumberland in
the absence of the crusaders.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Gel your window curtains at the
Independent Book Store. They
are linen, and are sold by the yard
to suit purchasers.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

G. w. Hampton is appointed
Postmaster at Cherry Run, vice
r. ID. Sheerer, resigned.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

An open front is being put in
the rough cast house on Martin
staeet, adjoining Kapp's building.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Farmers are now busily engaged
with out door work.
Colds, coughs and sore Threats
are as fashionable as March winds.
A gentle rain set in last night,
which is god thing for the
growing wheat--and the dust.
Mr.. B. s. Hedges has nearly
finished two story frame house
on College street between King
and John streets.
The New Orleans Ministries, one
of the best organizations now trav-
cling, will open at King st. Hall
on the 9Th of April.
ID. M. Shaffer g. Bro, have had
a fine French plate glass put in the
front of the store room in Granth-
am building, to which they will
remove on the 1st
From the Morgan Mercury we
learn that a new iron furnace is
nearly completed at Paw Paw,
Morgan county, and the iron ore
to supply It's to be furnished from
ITa ~, ne u ra on,,pfxy
The Hagerstown Mail says the
operations in search Of coal near
Cherry Run, on the Maryland side
of the Potomac, are being pressed
with great vigor and with most
encouraging prospects of success.
The editors of the Hagerstown
News have whiskey on the brain
and flour on the nose and advise
US to the same course. Gents the
lady crusaders use too much starch
and flour to be deceived that way
They'll be around after you sure.
The Morgan Mercury states that
Mr.. T. II. Keesecker, on Tuesday
of last week, nearly killed MIR.
Thomas Caldwell with an axe.
They had been teasing oneanother,
and Keesecker finally got angry
and struck Caldwell, crushing his
skull.
A man In charge Of cattle, hav-
ing occasion to enter the car, in
which they were confined, on the
b. & O. Railroad, was seriously
horned by one of them on last Sun
day evening. DR.. Myers was sent
for and dressed the wo und.
The first quarterly meeting for
the present Conference year, of the
M. e. Church south, in this place.
will begin next Saturday week,
with services at u O'Clock p. m.
The sacrament of the Lords sup
per will be administered after
morning service on Sunday.
Mr. r. S. Richardson, for the past
fifteen months foreman at Mr.. HI.
G. Robinson's sash, door and plan
ing factory, has rented the shop
on Martin street opposite the Lu-
theran church, and will transact
business on his own account as
architect and builder.
The Charlestown Free PreSSstates
that James II. Conklyn, of Jeffer-
son county sold from five COWS
during the past twelve months
1852 pounds of butter, and that
last week the milk from thr>e of
the cows produced forty-one
pounds of butter.
It's reported that the editors of
the Cumberland Times have pur-
chased boat and a span of mules,
and will navigate the raging ca
nawl" during the summer They
will adopt this course in order to
be continually on the wing, and
consequently out of reach of the
CRUSADERS" 1t is sad, but never
theless true that those Times chaps
are past praying for
Rev. DIR. Alex. Martin, Presi-
dent Of the West Virginia Univer-
Versity. honored us with a visit
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The West Virginia Presbytery
meets at Fairmont on the 18th of
April.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

There are only thirty-eight law
yers in Wheeling-and still the
people are not happy.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Gardening has been postponed
on account of the weather.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Clam soup will soon take the
place of oysters.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

The White-wash artists are ply
ing their vocations with vigor.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Don't forget to tell the carrier
where you have moved.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Lamb and peas will soon be in
order.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

Helen ID Estes theatrical troupe
is now performing at Clarksburg.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04
ment and sore grief.

Our genial red-headed friend,
Doug" Gordon late of the Moore
field Advertiser, is, we are glad to
learn, about to return TO journal
ism in this State. He proposes to
start paper at Petersburg, Grant
county, to he called the Petersburg
Weekly Examiner, Doug" has
had enough of partizan politics in
his'n and the Examiner will be in
dependent. Good. Gordon knows
how to make red hot paper,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

An Iowa jury recently decided
that when marriage engagement
is broken off, the parties shall re-
turn all presents, or their value in
m0ney-kisses and embraces in
Guided. 1t is not stated how they
propose TO arrive at the relative
money value of a kiss or an en-
brace, in case any parties should
refuse to return the same.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04
j. I'll. BRIsToR Sec'y.

We were pic sed to receive a
visit yesterday, from DIR. ID. r..
Ross, of Delaware Ohio. We
have known the Doctor for a
number of years. He informs
us that he will locate in Martins
burg for the practice of his profes-
sion. He has secured rooms in
Kapp's building, corner Queen
and Martin streets, where he will
open an Office in few days.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04
TOWN HALL.
Proceedings of Committees

FRIDAY, March 9th, 1874.
The committees met pursuant to
adjournment.
The committee on selection of a
site for a market house reported
n favor of erecting the same on
East Race street, provided the
right could be obtained, and the
report, on motion of Mr.. Faux
ner, was adopted.
Mr.. Wisner, from the commit
tee, on plans, presented three to
the meeting, one drawn by Mr..
Richardson, one by Mr.. Clippen-
ger, and one by Mr.. Scheelky and
they were laid over for considera-
ton.
On motion, Mr.. Faulkner Jr.,
was appointed on the part of the
Masons, and Major Bristor
on the part ofthe Odd Fellows to
confer with the town council
in reference to necessary arrange
ments for the erection of a bull
ding. On motion the com mittees
adjourned, subject to the call of
the chairman.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-04-04

March 80, 1874
The Republican journal., 1874-02-26

and he was standing before the magistrate
every ear drinking in his words.
The prisoner, John Birch, is not guilty.
and am prepared to prove it."
'On what evidence ?'
'lhat il is a case of mistaken identity
the man whom he is accused of murder
ing being still alive He lies helpless on
a sick-bed, or he would have been here to
set this wrong right
The deposition which was made before
the startled bench may be briefly summed
up as it was afterwards related in the
presence of a reunited family circle, when
the ola bird-tancler got we'll enough to
add his portion Of the story. lie explain
ed that after leaving his friend Moss he
had been met and attacked by q man in
an untrequentrd lane. They had a strug-
gle, during which he received blow on
the heat that must have made him insen-
'lble, for he remembered nothing more
until he i0und himself in bed in A strange
room how lone he had lain there he
cond not tell He had been taken home
by humane market gardener. who found
HIM lying sensess in the road, without
hat OF coat his injury proving to be a
serious fracture If the skull, and the death
like Stllpor c1ntimlno he was left ON tha
hands Of the good Sninaritan, who Ijyinr
some distance rom London haa ma rhanrpe
Of gaining any intormatiou about HIM
At tits point GEORGE Denton took m,
the narrative. lli4 Iirst step had been t.
obtain sight OF the body; he had found u
peculiar mark on the rirht side of the
neck, which led to the suspicion that in
stead OF being the BODY of David Birch. if
was that Of a notorious bure.lar with whom
he had been several times brought in con-
tact in the course IL lii profession. This
WA further proved when he tornJ ON in
The Republican journal., 1874-02-26
The Way OF the World.
RY d. NJ. JORDAN.

There are beautiful songs that we never sing
And names that are never spoken,
There are treasures guarded with jealous car,
And kept as sacred token.
There are faded flowers, and letters dim
With tears that have rained above them.
For the tickle words and the fathlesS hearts
That taught MS how to love them.
There are 8 CHS that come in our joyous hours
10 chastcn our dreams of gladne~s,
And tears that spring TO our aching ewes
In hours of thoughtful sadness.
For the blithest bird that sings in sprin~
Will fit i'll the waning summer,
And lips that we kissed in tonlest love
Will smile on the first new conner.
over the breast where lilies resi-
In white hands stilled forever,
The roses Of June will nod and blow.
l'nheeding the hearts that sever.
And lips that quiyer in silent grieI,
All words of hope refusing,
win lightly turn to the fleeting ioys
That perish with the using.
summer blossoms, and winter ;noW.,
Love and its sweet elysan,
Hope, like a siren dim and fair
Qnickening our fainting vision:
Dropping spirit and falling pulse
When untold memories hover,
ENelds touched with tie seal Il death.
And the fitnl dream is over.
The Republican journal., 1874-02-26
Farm, Garden and Household.
Providing Grass Seed.

Every farmer uses more OF less seeds Of
the different grasses and forage plants.
Most of these seeds are purchased from
dealers or growers, few farmers being so
Situated as to grow all the grass seeds
needed for stocking down pastures and
meadows i'll the Spring. The season is
coming on when these seeds must be soWn,
ii ever. 1t is time to look around and find
where these can be procured to the best
advantage, OF at the cheapest rate. Both
these requirements are, OF must be, kept in
view it will not do to buy seeds with either
object in view alone Seeds bought at the
best advantage are always cheap. They
may cost L little more money ut the out
>et. Yet may be the cheapest As an in
stance, the experience of man in Western
New York may be adduccl Wishing TO
+oW little Alsike clover seed, he consul
trd the catalogues and advertisements of
AIl the regular and transient dealers. Prices
ranged from SeYcnty-tiyc cents to one dol
lW and Twenty-Five cents per pound. The
dltierence-liity cents per polnd-was
considerable 20 he concluded 10 send to
tue parties Offering lhe seed At the lowest
prices Fine seed crew we'll, but the next
lp.u several stools Of the white or oN-eye
fNtl"N "i"N-'ili'H ""' H'l'lN' ii'N "tlt
'iH& "Ut OF course htl new ones nave ap-
p@urd every wear ~ilre, rom seed winch
hJd hitherto remained dormant i'm the
"l""nd iiat seed was not cheap At any
p1fr he same person wished I" SOW
"lnr more JaS' season. lie was nj the
trouble and expense "t taking Journey OF
.'NjN mtIr0 NI order /" personally examine
d H"&e seed store, the famploS OF Alslke
+ed ne -r+d purchased was previously
'\tm1ed lli' a ma%nliHin& glass, and no
N-e1' daiS\ seed could h' detected. lhc
N-IAe Seq IT. more li'Hn i, 'ivt[llSfd
Nir'o' i"l l"' purchaser VIII pf"n2hiN
"NH IL 'n'aP'
ill' WISE /" so" tI' best seed ana |" SOW
h"ul} "I H. IL i' wise aIN" "hiN 10 '''Y "l
"d~hrh "ll' nave an rHiit'l'sileu rep"-
lagoon iIr accuracy flr'l'I'e~H ;'h1 re-
p"h-''i''tS. ne fNp"Ial!oh "i Huch Is
""l-h more tl';'il 'ir Pf'lil7 ON u "hoie
The Republican journal., 1874-02-26
NUMBER 81.

can receive with Mrs. Grant two or three
hours, return to her own house and receive
for as many more, go to q party the same
evening and dance till morning, and vet
look and feel fresh the next day"
Miss Grundy's Washington letter to the
Graphic contains the following bit of de-
scription: Gone Of the deJuianteS, this
winter, is the daughter of Senator and
Mrs Roscoe Conklino, a girl whose quaint
ly pretty face has SO much shy sweetness
and maidenly purity and modesty express
ed in it, that YOU look at her in wonder.
invduntarily thinking she must have Just
stepped out Of an od-fashioned portrait
frame. 1t is Just the face YOU see in old
picture galleries She Is always BY her
mothers side, and 50 much does the
younger resemble the elder, that they ire
slstibly remind one Of rose and a rose
bud on q single stem The simile is not
new, but there has been so little occasion
to use it Of late years that At least ii is not
hackneyedN
Mrs. Belknap is q brunette, graceful As
kentucky DlOoded stock, sincere, gentle
without new ambition, and happy These
matters recall the lines of Watt
O'erWcaried Ie these iir>t-,l poWcr..
In beauty willing up,
And Mars retired to shady boWrr4
lnoy; hl- line, belle nap.
And now what about Robeson's baby >
1t is the most remarkable in This or any
other country. Its father was torty-six
years old by the watch before he resolved
upon it 1t was tested 10y Naval Board
and pronounced seaworthv The earliest
toy intrusted to ii was a trumpet. when it