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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21
New York Notes.
EFFECT OF THE PANIC ON A MIS-
SIONARY FUND.

EFFECT OF THE PANIC ON A MIS-
sIoNARY FUND.
NEW YORK, February I9.-The
American Baptist Missionary I'm
ion requires annually $3.50, 900 to
carry on the work of the society,
but during the current fiscal year,
which ends in April, only 105, 200
have been contributed. The deficit
is attributed to the panic.
LOOKING AFTER TIE WALL
STREET FoRGER.
A. ID. G. Mackay, the specula-
tor in stocks reported to Ihave
made $50, 1000 owing to the forged
letters sent to the Stock ex change
on Tuesday, but who says he on
ly made 81 900, has appeared be-
fore the governing committee.
He says two months ago he was
advised byan anonymous cores
pondent to have his cash ready
for operation at a moments no
tice, whereby he might realize
heavily, and that on the morn
ing of the day on which the forged
letters were sent into the Eek
change he received two letters
asking him to call at the
st. Nicholas Bank without
delay. He called and met young
man, who informed him of pro-
posed increase of stock of the
Western Union and Toledo, Wa
bash & Western roads, saying he
had seen letters of the presidents
of these companies addressed to
Wheelock. Mackay hurried to the
exchange, gave small order to
his broker, and when he saw the
letter handed In he gave other or
ders, making about 81 900. He is
now assisting the governing COM
mittee to detect the forger.
SIMMONS SENTENCED.
I John f. Simmons, who was con-
victed of manslauglter in the
Third degree, for killing Nicholas
Durvea, was to-day sentenced to 3
years and six months in the state
prison, with hard labor.
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A bill has been introduced int

A bill has been introduced into
the Maryland Legislature to
encourage migration from Scot
land to that State. The common
wealth is to pay fifty-nine per
cent. ofthe passage money, and
the persons desiring the services
Of the immigrant forty-one per
cent, and the immigrant is ex-
pected to sign his note for the
passage money, payable in twelve
months. The terms SAVIOR too
much of contract labor, and old
plantation times.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The permanent seat, by which
term we mean Charleston, is get
ting up first-class reputation for
law and order. On the 14th inst,
Mr.. VIM. Wilson was garroted
and robbed of four hundred dol
lars in one of the main streets of
the town, and this was done in the
full glare of the street lamps and
about nine O'Clock in the evening.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21
MARTINsBURG, w. VA,
February IL. 1873.

Messrs. Editors.
see in the Daily of the 18th
inst. an article advising the police
and Mayor what should be done
by the police when they don't feel
able to cope with a crowd after
night. My reason for addressing
you upon this subject is to say that
1t has been my uniform practice to
instruct the officers to disperse all
such gatherings, or arrest them for
a violation Of the ordinance, and
as you suggest, if not at the time,
apply for warrant the next day,
and arrest them. / have always
adopted the practice that when
a person resists an officer in the
discharge of his duty, to punish
him to the full extent of the.law.
You also speak of the proceedings
OF crowd of persons after II
O'Clock on last Saturday night cor
ner of Queen and Martin streets,
not very complimentary to the
peace and quiet of the town. You
are aware, as well as myself, that
when permission is granted to
drinking places, to keep open all
hours of the night, that such occur
rences will take place but of
course the officers should be on
the alert, and capture the offenders
If they refuse to disperse quietly.
A. 2. SHUT,
Mayor.
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We received the following clip
ping yesterday through the post
office, Receiving it in that way,
looks as if the subject of home
protection is being discussed by
the ladies:
A young lady of Lyons, Indi-
ana, recently said: "Some men
are always talking about patron
zing their own town, always harp
ing on that duty, and yet they
go abroad to get married, while
here we all stand waiting. / do
hope that some of these men who
marry eastern ladies viii get
cheated
In this connection we must re-
mind our bachelors that Martins
burg can compete with the world
at large, in pretty ladies.
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BALTIMORE MARK ETS.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 10. Flour
Howard Street Super 8 50(a6 90
Howard Street Extra 25(06 so.
Howard Street Choice G 75(17 90.
Howard Street Family Z 25(te9 90
Wheat. White / 90(0192 cents.
Red / 68CGI 20.
Corn-White 70Qa76 cents
yellow 70(075 cents.
Oats. Southern 54(056 cents.
Western $4,000 cents.
Rye. -95(096 cents.
Provisions. Shoulders 6(06I
Clear rib sides 0C009I. Hams I2
(Gl2 cents. Lard O9(n9i.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

In noticing the performers at
the recent concert we inadvertent-
ly ommitted to mention, the ex-
quisite skill displayed by Miss
Fairchild upon the piano. Miss
Fairchild is at present a visitor
in town and we hope the uninten-
tial commission will be excused,
for her skill and talent was very
highly appreciated, by both per-
formers and audience.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Chicago is interested just now
In the organization of a colony of
silk raisers who propose to settle
In Mississippi. The exact location
chosen Is on Chunk river. in
Lauderdale county, about fifteen
miles from Meridian and on the
line of the Nicksburg railroad.
The colony consists of fifty men,
bers, and one thousand acres have
been secured. The iclimate is said
to.be highly favorable for the cul-
tivation Of the mulberry tree.
and the project has been indorsed
by the Agricultural Bureau at
Washington. The new settlers
will form cooperative society,
and all provisions will be dealt
out to the members of the colony
at cost. They will start for their
new field of labor on the 10Th of
March, and will no doubt not on
ly succeed in their undertaking,
but will also be welcomed by the
people of that section who know
how to appreciate the advantag as
of northern capital and enterprise.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The members ofthe Fire De-
partment met last evening, but
as the various committees were
not ready to report. they adj
journed until next Monday night
when a full attendance is re-
quested. We understand they
propose. TO uniform themselves
and arrangements are being made
SO as to have ward fireman and
thus be able to take advantage OF
the system of fire protection af-
forded by the Holly Water
Works. m
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A Tennessee paper publishes the
following as an infallible recipe
for destroying a town: "Let all
moneyed men loan their money
at ten per cent. interest or invest
in bank stocks and merchandise,
instead of investing part of it IN
manufactures, is the best recipe
for killing the growth of town"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Some person or persons entered
Mr. Il. S. Dorsey's cellar the
other night and walked away
with about fifteen gallons of Sher-
ry wine, several bushels of po-
tatOes and half a barrel of Sauer
Kraut. But we suppose they had
accidentally been locked in, and
only broke out.
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MARTINsBURG RETAIL MAR
KET.

The following prices ruled in
the Martinshurg Market during
the week: Wheat l 55G01. go; Corn
new, oS(@60 cents per busheI,
oats 45@50; butter 35 (, eggs 20;
lard II; beef S699; hams 10 !;
shoulders l21 sides 70; turkies ga
10 per pound; chickens So per
dozen; apples 5000; potatoes,
90 cts per bushel.
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NOTICE I. o. %. F.

& The members of Tuscarora ledge
No. "a. /. o. O. f. are requested
to meet on Thursday evening 10th
inst. to consider the expediency
OF erecting a new ball, A full
attendance Is requested. Va g@f
.M By order HaiiaaiiFTo M
zach II. BRANTNER N. G..
nHEODoRE BUsER. Secty. Ri
Feb 10Th 1td&w
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SIMMONS SENTENCED
NEW JERSEY.
JERSEY NEWS.

JERsEYlCITY, n, j., Feb. 49,
The womens' temperance move
ment was inaugurated last night
at meeting Of women here,
when sixteen enrolled themselves
Tor opening campaign.
Several liquor stores were visited,
and "A similar movement will be-
gin in Newark in a few days.
business on the New Jersey
Southern railroad was resumed
yesterday, and trains are now
running regularly. ~ rvot
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The house near the corner of
Burke and Raleigh streets, just
completed, with the addition of
paint by Cline & McElroy, and
owned by William Davis, is an
ornament to the place. Let others
go and do likewise.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Mock, of the Hagerstown NeaCs,
has departed the life Of single
blessedness. Our readers will be
sorry to know he has been
Schleighed. Worse yet, a eau Iol !
liflower did the business. We wish
you much joy.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Jacob Fry, The man shot by po-
liceman Dusang at Hagerstown,
on last Saturday night, died on
Wednesday night. All the result
of a drunken disorderly frolic.
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DIED.

On the 18th inst, at Cleveland,
Ohio, Mary Ann Feiler, aged 81
years. The deceased was the
mother Of John Feller, ESQ.,, Of
this town.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

]. n. Abel, Esq, is inserting
water pipes in his residence on
Raleigh street.
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When ashes are left on the street
and a man is paid to haul them
away, and he don't do it, who is
to be fined under the ordinance
regulating such matters.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

In our account of the concert the
types made US compliment Mrs.
Brown. We wrote, and intended
to say Mrs. Byrnes, but the print
ers got it wrong.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Earnest Roeder has commenced
foundation for store room and
dwelling house on the corner of
Martin and Raleigh streets.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The Improvement being made in
the shape ola pavement, in front
of the property on Queen street,
beyond the b. Il o: r. r., is worth
hundreds of dollars to the proper
ty. We were really surprised yes
terday to see what a beautiful
change it will make, and the citi-
zens in that section should be
truly glad that the spirit of pro-
gressicn and Improvement is
working them such beneficial re-
suits. Let the good work go on
and extend to all parts Of the
town.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Rev. Florence Mccarthy, OF
Chicago, being locked out of his
church last Sunday, said that IL
necessary ne would go 20 hell to
PREACH" and accordingly, that
evening, opened his batteries on
sin in billiard hall.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The members of Palestine COM
mending No. 8. of Knight-Temp.
lars are making arrangements to
attend in body the ceremony of
constituting the new grand Com
mandery of this State at Wheel
ing on Wednesday next.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

We are assured that the con-
cert of the M e Church Sunday
School will take at an early day.
Due notice however will be
given. An evening of rare en-
tertainment may be expected.
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MARRIED.

On the 10th inst, at the Luz
theran parsonage, this city, by
Rev. NJ. l.. Cutler, Charles Shane
beck, of Williamsport, Md, and
Miss Annie NJ. Barnes, Of this
county.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Mr.. Woodruff is erecting a two
story frame house corner OF Race
and German streets.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Mr.. Bernard Doll is again
quite i'll. We hope to soon see
him about again.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

Farmers ought now be looking
up their plows and harness, for
spring work.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The committee in charge of the
water works should make known
the rules and rates governing the
taking Of water
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The Odd Fellows are about
taking a decided move toward
erecting a new hall. Right, if
the town won't move with them,
let them go ahead themselves.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

George Kendle is erecting a two
story frame house on High street,
ard Samuel Brantner is also
erecting one on State street
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The members of the Lutheran
Church, complain justly. about
loungers cutting and defacing
their new fence.
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1iS COHteTG H6'u Dy our nome
talent on Tuesday night, deserves
commendable criticism; not
alone for the music, but for the
taste and Judgment of those en-
gagged in it, in adopting so hap
PLY, and with such good effect
the costumes of the sires, matrons
and maidens of a hundred years
ago. The fact is, ladies and gen.
tiemen of the present era, are pref
ty strict votaries of prevailing
fashion, and when the performers
introduced themselves, clad in an
cient CARDS, the contrast was so
comical as to elicit unanimous
plaudits. CHANGING briefly at the
merits of individual performers.
we find DIR. Myers, unexcelled as a
manager or leader, cool, collected
and determined, he arranges the
parts systematically and draws
on every resource for beneficial eff
feet. Mrs. G. j Faulkner, Jr., is
well known as one of the most ac-
complished pianists of the town
and she admirably sustained her
reputations by the execution of
choice and difficult selections
We feel that special notice
should be made of the instrument
tai performances of Miss Ella MAY.
OF Baltimore, Md. Her manner
when she came upon the stage
was so unassuming and child like,
and the expression of her face,
when rendering some of the most
difficult pieces, showed such gen
uine enthusiasm, that the eye,
equally with the ear, was fascinated
Taking her age into consideration
which we are informed is about
fourteenth is not an extravagant
expression to say that she is mu-
steal phenomenon. Her power of
expression, her accuracy-both as
to time and translation-and her
exquisite taste, warrants the
brightest anticipations of her
| friends.
The solo "Flee to yon Noun
tain" was very creditably ren
dered by Mrs. Dukehart. AL
though hoarse from cold, still her
rich voice, evidently thoroughly
cultivated, filled the large hall
with melody. The comic songs by
Miss Colston, Miss Sue Riddle and
ii. A. Riddle, Esq, We're real
models in their line. But we can
not stop to particularize farther.
Mr.. III. l.. Doll exhibited great
proficiency with the flute, as did
DIR. Myers with the guitar, and
the rendering of solos and their
parts in chorus was well and cred
itably performed by Miss Hunter,
Miss Muth and Mrs. Burns, and
by Messrs. A. HI. Simmons and
Charles Amey. The financial re-
suit is the besevidenc ofsuccess.
and in this instance over two hun
dred dollars were realized clear Of
expenses. ro,sa - 'l lN1.
TRY Evans five-cent cigars
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Mr.. Paul Strausner has taken
advantage Of the water works and
introduced water into his livery
stables. Now, PAUL, add gas, and
you will be all right.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

The rear room in Blackburn &
Lannon's Office yesterday presented
a woebegone appearance. 1t was
stripped for removal to Scheu's
building
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-02-21

At a meeting of the School
Board held on the 14th inst. Da-
vid Speer Esq. was elected superin
tendent of schools, under the in
dependent school law until the
end of the present term. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed
to prepare rules for the govern
ment of the schools viz: David
Spser, Jno. M. Diffenderfer, j.
S. Haldeman, G. y Faulkner
Jr. and Professor Tegethoff. The
Board also'ordered that a public
meeting be held at the Cour
House ON Abe evening OF the oath
inst. to discuss school matters and
consider the propriety of erecting
a new hui lding.
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Voltaire, one of the most fa-
nous of French writer's, was born
on the Goth of February, 1894.
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The lot corner of German and
Burke streets has been sold by the
agent of the heirs of George Doll,
deceased. to Mr.. Joseph E. Berry
for S172O.
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Several of our attorneys are at
tending the u. S. Circuit Court, at
Parkersburg.
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West Martin street is being fill
ed up, and at the same time the
western end Of it is being graded.
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According to the Spirit Of Jeter
son. the thieves of Jefferson county
are very partial TO chickens.
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Has any one in this section yet
heard that indication of spring,
said to be certain, viz: the chirp-
ing of the robin.
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NOTICE or DISSOLUTION,

YlHE co-partnership heretofore existing
a. between the undersigned has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. G
WI North will continue the business IL
hie own namel Allspersons owing the
fifm are respectfully requested to settle al
once. ~ fftisg ROBERT LAMON,
GEO. W. NORTH.
Feb l4--3t
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The Office of Blackburn & Lamon
attorneys, will be moved to Scheu's
building, next to the post Office
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NOTICE no STOCKHOLDERS

The Stockholders Of the llartinsourg
Section Of the Martinsburg and Winches-
ter Turnpike Company are hereby notified
that on and after the first DAY Of March
next, dividend of two (2) per cent will
be paid by ~n Dorsey, at his store, No.
ls N. Queen st., Martinsburg.
By order of Board Of Directors,
.ai 0i WN. DORSEY, Sec y.
: Feb 2l--4tw
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Mr.. j. l.. w. Baker is making
preparations to pull down part of
the house now occupied by him.
self as drug store, and by Black
burn & Lamon, attorneys, and will
erect handsome three-story
brick building. The building
when completed, will have two
stores on the first floor, offices on
the second floor. and photograph
gallery and other rooms on the
third floor.
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Mr.. Cushwa is collecting ma
terial for the erection of brick
house corner of Martin and Ger
man streets.
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1t is said that the best means to
curb a young man is to "bridal"
him.
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70 The Creditors Of Sam. Koontz,
deceased.
In pursuance Of an order Of the County
Court of the County Of Berkeley, you are
required to present your claims against
the said Samuel Koontz, for adjudication,
to John T, Picking, Commissioner at his
Office in said county, on or before the goth
day OF March, next.
Witness, G. w Doll, Clerk ofsaid Court,
this 18th day Of February, 1874.
G.. W. DOLL, G. B. c.
Feb 2l---4tw
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NOTICE


FENHE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION for
4 the correction OF erronious assesg-
ments, &c Will meet az the office Of the
Clerk Of the County Court, Of Berkeley
County, on
Monday, Tuesday & WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 10th, nth and 18th, 1874.
The following days have been assigned
for the business of the different Districts:
Monday. Mill Greek and Gerardstown
District.
Tuesday Arden and Martnsburg Dis
tricts.
Wednesday .-Opequon, Falling Waters
and Hedgesville Districts.
By order Of Court,
G W. DOLL, G. B. C.
Feb. 2l--4tw
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Abundant-work in our job
rooms.
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Try Evans five-cent cigars
They are good.
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CAssIMEREs at reduced prices
for cash, to close out our Winter
stock. Call and see them at
Jan23W DEATRICK's.
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SPECIAL LOCALS

AT CosT.--From this datao w
will sell our entire stock Of dress
goods at cost, to make room for
Spring goods, at
jan23w DEATRICK's.
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DON'T FORGET to call and get
some of the cheapest boots and
shoes in town at
jan23w DEATRIcK's.
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How pretty the house windows
look, filled with Towering plants.
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! A St. Louis paper speaks of
"slapdash whangdoodle Journal
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A second lot of that cheap mus
just received at Emmert Il Fiery's
cheap cash store.
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WANTED. -Emmert & Fiery
want to buy 1000 pounds Dried
apples, for which the highest price
will be paid. Bring on your dried
fruit. aIi 8a ltw