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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

Irish potatoes are selling in Win
chester at wholesale at from 60 to
20 cents per bushel. So says the
Times. In this place they sell at
frem 80 cents to 81 90.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

Rev. George s. May, of Hedges
Vile, has been called to the rector.
ate of st. Johns Protestant Epis-
copal church of Frostburg, Md.
and has accepted the call.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

Short dresses will be worn by
the ladies on the streets. This is
good news for the dresses, but it is
bad for the sidewalks.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

The Iron Ore business is slack in
this county just now. Start FUR
mace here.and mining will be brisk
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

A great quantity Of potatoes are
being shipped to this place from
towns north of us.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

Some of the Boston newspapers
are urging the election Of Charles
Francis Adams for United Sta e.
Senator
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

The farmers are looking over
their wheat fields and chanting
"Shoo fly, don't bodder me-" We
hope they won't
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

We we out at the river yester-
day with Mr.. Joseph Shatier, but
neither of us succeeded in catching
"four FOUNDER"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

"A Stranger justly asks foi
more light in public places.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

A WORD TO PARENTs.-The
following we clip from an exchange
which should be carefully read by
parents in this city: 1T is the
duty of parents to manifest some
further interest in the school work
than to send their children. The
scholars need the encouragement
of an occasional visit. If the par
ents talk to their children at home
freely about their schools tits well
if they visit the schoOlroom occa-
sionaly, and 81 m interested in
making a pleasant thing of learn
ing it il better, The presence to
the child's father or mother of
the child's Rotations once a
month will have a salutary
utary influence on both teacher
and scholar. Even the parents
will be benefited. His or her at
teution will be awakened to ques-
tions which might otherwise go
unthought of for years, and which
have a practical bearing on the
mind.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14
"A W @ n Z u
TURNED UPSIDE DOWN

Progress ingenuity and enterprise turns the world upside low
and adopt as new h9n hundred years Yet the lesson
thing to be the only cherished aim Of multitude who constitute
population otody kill the labor
skill and law expoundd at the present time compe
Justice and lawyers weighed together
made birthstone a drug market
Merchandising
foolng highway opened
selling the Duchn
oft old days before the geenback machine
like
eagles could goods be bought here
b war; paralelo this
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

SATURDAYS RACES. -The races
at Keefer's Driving Park on Sat.
urday last were very well attend
ed, and the trotting was close and
spirited. We are glad to note
that there was no jockeying or CIV
ing away of the race, and that each
horse was driven to win. This fact
will tend to insure success in future
trials of speed at Keefer's. For the
large purse $4,000 the 70 lowing en-
tries were made.
w. w. Crump d. m, the
belle of Oakland;" George Wild
$. g., "Arthar Wild" E G.
Kaufman b. M, Lady Alice"
They sta rted in the order named.
No time was taken. The race was
won by Arthur Wild. The
following is the summary:
Belle of Oakland......... 2 3 8 drawn
Arthur Wlld.............. l 2 121
Lady Alice. ................. 33 2 2
For the purse Of $50 the follow
ing entries were made: Chas. H.
Keefer, b m Lady Agnes. Pacer.)
Geo. Wild blk. h. Buck"
Trotter. They started in the or
der named, and the race was won
by Honest Buck, The following
is the summary by heats:
Honest Buck...,.................... l.
Lady Agnes. ................. Z.
There was no disorder or wrang-
ling of any kind. Mr.. Keefer has
an excellent track, God stables
and first-class trainers, and persons
wishing good winter quarters for
horses will do we'll TO patronize his
establishment.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14

A SUCCESSFUL DEER Hunt
We mentioned few days since
that a portion If the party who
had gone out to the Cacapon
mountains on q deer hunt had re-
turned. leaving ono of their COM
radeS, Mr.. Philip Showers, in tho
mountains, with four days. ra-
tons, in chase of a four pronged
buck. Mr. Showers has returned
home, He came in on Thursday
evening, after an absence of near
two weeks. He says he has had
a most delightful trip. His wife
accompanied him, and she too was
highly delighted with her visit
They stopped with Mr.. Asa Cline,
on Great Cacapon, in Hampshire,
and made his home headquarters
during their stay in the neighbor-
hood.
The party killed. during the
hunt, eight deer, which taken all
in all, is the most successful hunt
which has taken place in Hamp-
shire county for years. Two of the
deer were killed in the early part
| of the hunt, and brought home by
Mr.. George Showers and Mr.. Hen
shaw. Mr.. Philip Showers re-
main q IN the mountains and kept
up the Ease, assisted by Mr.. Bay
liss and other residents of Hamp.
shire county, who are acquainted
with the "drives." On Saturday
last drive was made, which was
the most successful ever known in
that country. Mr.. Philip Showers
himself killed three deer on that
morning, feat which has seldom
been equaled. and for which the
hunters of Capon mountain award
ed him the belt"
Mr.. Showers and lady visited
many points of interest during
their visit TO Hampshire county
and were particularly delighted
with trip to Lost River. To Mr.
Asa Cline and others they are in
dehted for the most generous hos
pitality and kindly treatment.
!, When the next hunting party
, starts out from this piace,w we desire
to be one Of them.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14
SYRUPs, MoLAssFS AMI SUGAR.

Of every grade, H. Fish a i Spices.
Brooms, Wooden ,iuckets, ,Soab | Of all
l.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-11-14
NEW GROCERY STORE.
NO. 81, QUEEN STREET,
NEARLY OPPOSITE WISNER & SONS
1 have just raturned from the East with
y nice and we'll selected
STOCK 0E1 GOODS.

which viii lie sold Il the very lowest price
FOR CASH. Ny stock consists in part as
Follows
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
MORE VENDETTA.
An italian Shot and Instantly KILLED.
The Murderer Still at LARGE

Last evening about q o'clock, q difficulty
took place in the rear portion Of the gard
No. 135 Old Levee, between Dumaine and st.
Philip streets, occupied by low class of peo-
named Salvador Chicho and Matteo Gerago,
which terminated in Salvador being shot in
the left breast, and instantly killed by Gerago,
who made his escape.
Our reporter, on learning the above, visited
the place where the murder had been COM
mitted and succeeded in finding the room
after about half hours search through a
dark yard. The place where the body was
laid out was crowded with mourners, who
seemed to take the affair at heart; bit on
being questioned as to the cause of the
difficulty all denied knowing anything aboutit,
more than the two men were starting to go
out on the street to fight, when Gerago pulled
a horse pistol from his pocket and shot him
dead. Both men lived in the same yard, and
were employed together rs fruit vendors in
the French Market
The deceased il man about IS sears of
age, and leaves wife and four small children
to- care for themselves. The accused, who is
now at large, also has wife and several
children who live in the same building.
Coroner DE Blanc, at late hour last night,
was on hand waiting for DR.. Schumacher, who
was momentariiy expected to hold the in
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
A CHAMPAGNE SUIT.

last spring. Frederick DubaIry imported a
large quantity of champagne, and, in addition
to the regular duty OF six dollars ON each case
of one dozen bottles, Collector Arthur imposed
an additional duty of three cents Oh each bot
tie.
Shit was brought in the Z. S. Circuit Court
to recover it, and Judge Shipman to-day
rendered decision in favor of the Collector
holding that it was the evident intention OF
Congress to impose the additional duty OF
three cents OH each bottle containing I'M
ported spirituous liquors of any kind
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
THE RETURNING BOARD.
Investigation of the Charges Made Rela'
tive TO DoctoreI Returns
Experts Declare There Have Been Fraud
and Forgery

The board met at half-past ~ O'Clock. all
Che members present. The minutes OF the
previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Zacharie thereafter arose and said that
Snasmuch as one of the members had aspersed
the character of Mr. Haupt, formerly a clerk
of the Board, and had asserted that Haupt
had approached Mr. Dubuclet with certain
propositions, he desired to read the denial of
him (Dubuclet), which is as follows:
STATE OF LOUISIANA, TREASURY OFFICE,
New Orleans, Dec. IA, 1874.
To the officers and members Of the Returning
Board:
Genaeaen-In justice to Mr.. Haupt, here
by certify that never had any conversation
with him or any body else about the mani
pulation Of the votes now before the
said board, nor did he (Haupt) make any such
proposition to me.
Respectfully, ANTOINE DUBUcLEr,
State Treasurer.
Casanave reiterated his assestion and desired
Dubuclet's presence before the board The
Treasurer was accordingly sent for and when
questioned relative to Casanave's assertion, re-
piled that he had never made any such as.
sertion to Casnaye. He affirmed that Casa
nave had misunderstood him altogether and
what he had said of Haupt had no reference
whatever to matters in connection with this
board.
Berteneau, a clerk in the employ OF the
board. and upon whom reflections had been
cast in certain affidavits published yesterday,
here came forward with long explanation,
which wasiaccepted Anderson asserted that
he was perfectly satisfied that Berteneau had
cleared himself The President saidhe would
furnish him (Berteneau) with certificate to
that effect, if necessary. Berteneau declined.
The secretary of the board, Chas S. Abel,
offered sworn statement setting forth that
all returns were in the Treasurer's or Auditor S
vaults, before he took charge of the secretary s
desk, and that they were never brought forth
but once, and then by the Democratic clerk.
The statement was received and ordered
spread on the minutes.
The experts engaged to examine the papers
from St. Helena and Sabine parishes made
the following report
The undersigned having made a careful
examination of certain election reports and
tally sheets. now before the Returning Board,
of the parishes of St. Helena and Sabine.
First, on the commissioners reports and
tally sheets OF polls !. 3 and 5, ST. Helena
parish the figures and tally marks showing
the vote for W. d. Floyd and o. L. Collins
were originally as follows:
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec 14-The Railroad Com
mittee OF the Senate held its first meeting
this morning. After it had disposed of solue
other business, Col. Scott. President OF the
Texas and Pacific Railway Company. appeared
before 1t in behalf OF the bill presented some
days ago for the construction of the Southern
route across the continent He clearly stated
to the committee q number of strong points
in relation to the ability of the road to take
care of its interest and relieve the Govern
ment from any possible advance of money on
account OF the guaranty of interest desired
upon the bonds OF the road.
He stated the construction company would
be dispensed with and the road be con.
structed by the railway company; that oveE
ten millions Of dollars in cash had been
spent in the work: that not bond or share Of
stock had been sold, but that those issued
belonged sin ply to the parties who formed
the original association to so forward with
the work, the progress Of which was arrested
by the panic.
He further stated, that he desired the CON-
pany to place every safeguard around the en-
penditure OF the bonds for constructing the
| line, and that the amount of bonds Of the
company, asked to be delivered as the limo
was constructed. should be reduced to the
| actual requirements of the work. so that there
would be no room for speculation or profit
ITO the company under any aid from the Gov
eminent. and the line would be constructed
ON basis satisfactory to the Government and
the people, and clear of all possible question
as to the economy OF its construction, aud the
integrity Of work committed to the company.
Col. Scott further stated the road would 10
open to every line that would connect with it,
ard should be SO placed by the legisl,l-
ton in Congress that it could never be con-
trolled in any special interest. He showed
that while in his Judgment the Government
would never pay dollar towards the interest
they are now asked to guarantee. the road
would prove a great economy in conducting
the business of the Government along tliat
extensive frontier, and be the means OF re-
lieving the country from the Indian and bor-
der depredat!ons now SO troublesome to the
Government, and at the same time it would
develope a most valuable district of country
with immense mineral and agricultural re-
sources and thus add greatly to the national
wealth, not only from our own States and
Territories, but be the means Of controlling
large share the trade Of Mexico across our
continent. The committee asked Col Scott
many questions, which he answered promptly
and fully, and they then requested the state
lnents made by him before them should be
printed at length, which will be done. Col.
Scott conceded the right of Congress to make
rates for the sale of Government lands tina.
belong to the company, and to arrange the
rates Of transportation and do oil other
things peedful to make this great and use
full public highway.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16

The day approaches apace
The day approaches apace
When the favorite Single Number Scheme
When the favorite Single Number Scheme
OF the louisiana State Lottery
OF the Louisiana State Lottery
viii be drawn
On the 2Gsh inst.
$4,000 will be given away,
Inc Capita. Prize being $50, 600.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
FIRE-COLD WEATHER.

Boston. Dec. ia fire in Plympton street
involves loss OF $4,000 The lumber yards
were burned.
fire on Hittengers wharf threatens the
shipping One vessel is damaged, and War
ner a. Freemans salt factory is destroyed
This fire involves a loss of $50. 900. The fl. Q
is thought to have been the work OF an incen-
diary.
At 4 o'clock this morning the Thermometer
indicated six degrees below zero.
The Roman Catholic Church in West Kox-
bury was burned to-day-the work Of m
incendiary
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
OUR TEACHERS NEED.

Dear B,Iletin: Being teacher, I dare not
sign name but won't you use your power
full influence with the Council, to get the
teachers paid for the month Of November in
preference to June? There is no clause of
the school law which prohibits this action
Though certain parties we could name might
object), and tine month Of June is held almost
entirely by the brokers, and consequently if
paid next would not benefit us in the least,
We are perfectly desperate from the pres
sure of actual aront, and the brokers will
neither loan on nor buy our certificates Of the
last two months. In the mean time we have
to iive-and how, at this rate9
Teaching under this strong pressure system
is exhausting to brain and body, from the
double strain to be calm and self-possessed
at school, when borne down by want and care
at home and notifications without number
abroad. We 90 daily in public; self-respect
demands that we should be decently dressed:
vet how is this possible when S83 only realize
S25, and all household expenses have to be
met, and we don't live in the days Of fairies
If we are shabby we are snubbed every
where; if we are nicely dressed, we must
half starve to get it. This is no highly col
ored picture. Ispeak from actual and most
bitter experience. II our children are sick,
we are denied giving them the needed nourish-
menC ana care, anu nave Hau 10 uepenu Oh
the kindness of friends for their very medi-
cine.
Yet being women we dare not raise voice
in protest.
We are told, "If you are not satisfied,
resign; plenty to take your place" And still
more, plenty to catch eagerly each word Of
discomfort and proclaim it against You, to the
''powers that be- Won't you fight for us
until something is done: we are in most
trying and painful position and dare say
nothing openly. A TEACHER.
Zegreno and Moulton perform their daring
and wonderful "Salanander Leap at the
AcndemU raatinaa today
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16

The St. Louis Times, in its account of the
return to that city, on the llth inst, OF the
Ascaon Commandery of Knights Templar,
says: 'Of the New Orleans people they are
untiring in their praise, aud Of their tables
the general sentiment is, They can't be
beat"
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

HARTFORD, Conn. Dec. 15.-The Secretary
of the Rowing Association Of American Cob
leges has issued a circular indefinitely post
poning the meeting Of delegates called for to-
morrow at this city.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16

New YORK, Dec 15.-The steamer Tancref
reports that on her way here she fell in with
the Austrian frigate Heliogoland in a disabled
condition, with her engines broken down and
rudder sprung, and towed her into st. Mi
chael's. The Heliogoland encountered Sc
we're cyclone while in her disabled condition.
Customs receipts to-day 100000.
The Sub Treasurer paid S27, 900 on account
of interest, and S165 900 for called bonds.
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less for Collins than the original figures
showed.
Second-In the consolidated statement Of
votes for the parish, the figures showing the
white vote for Floyd was originally 543, but
they have been augmented by cruising and
rewriting and now stand 583.
The figures of this same statement show
SOS votes for Collins, but the tens and hun
.lreth figures have been changed from what
they were originally.
SABINE PARISH.
Third The reports OF Poll No. H. Parish
of Sabine, originally showed 81 votes for ). l.
Smith and Al votes for d. W. Self, but the
figures have been changed, and now show 81
votes for Smith, aud "a votes for Self.
The consolidated statement of the votes OF
this parish has also been changed; the figures
were originally as follows
For J. F. Smith, All.
For d. W. Self, 1928.
But in their changed condition they now
show Smith 427. Self Ais.
Fourthly The certificate of the commits
sioners accompanying the returns of Sabine
parish. and the names of Edmond Smith. X.
A. F. Cortis, and Kelley Stokes, which are
signed thereto seem to be in the same hand
writing.
All of the before mentioned changes have
been made by eraSinS and rewriting, and IN
nearly every case the ink impression or the
outline of the figures erased or attempted to
be erased is still visible.
Sworn to before me this 18th dav Of De-
cember, 1874. John LeMonnier, Third JUS
tice OF the Peace.
John DOUGLAS.
GEO. SoULE
Experts.
It was then moved that the board 90 into
secret session to consider the Carroll parish
case. The board remained in session until
about half past 4 o'clock, during which all
evidence in the matter was examined. The
case will he passed upon to-day.
MANpAMUsED.
A writ of mandanus issued from the Srpe.
rior District Court, on motion OF MI. s. L.
Forman, in behalf Of J. B. Elan, candidate
for the Senate from the Twenty Sena'
torial District. commanding the board to
show cause why the votes of the parish OF
DeSoto have not been canvassed.
The Board will have to make reply to this
to-day at II o'clock
1t appears rather singular that Judge Lynch
should entertain the motion. all things con-
prompted to do so, in order to worry Gov.
Wells bit, in remembrance of certain in.
dictment for enlightenment which the latter
procured against him some years ago. II
does not matter. however, why he granted
the motion the mandamus has been served,
and reply will have to be forthcoming to.
day.
Every day develops further evidence show
ing that the records in the possession Of the
board have been handled by some some per
son or persons, who have not only changed
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
MEMPHIS ITEMS.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 15.-The man captured at
Helena, supposed to be White, the leader OF
the Corinth bank robbers, was not the man
wanted.
The Knights Of Pythias of this city and
streets during the day and grand concertand
promenade at Exposition Hall tonight.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16

If poor old Caleb Plulnmer
Ii poor old Caleb Plulnmer
Had only had a ticket
In the grand single number drawing
Of the Louisiana State Lottery,
Which draws on the Goth inst.
What jolly old toy maker
What Jolly old toy maker
He would have been
The capital prize is $40. 800.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16

Billy Ashcroft, the great character com.
median, at the Academy matinee today.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-16
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE-U. :. CIRCUIT
COURT.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 15-In the GenemI
Assembly to-day, two bills were introduced
in the Senate to call convention for the pur-
pose of changing the present State Constitu-
ton, known as the Candy Constitution
There is bat little doubt of the passage Of the
bills. The public sentiment of the people are
in favor Of change.
The United States Circuit Court will adjourn
tomorrow,
The General Assembly will recess on the
21st for the holidays.
The public debt bill will not be taken up
until after the recess.
MURDERER TAKEN OUT OF JAIL AND LYNCHBD-
CHICAGO, Dec IA Des Moines special
saws about 2:3O A. NJ. body OF $50 men,
disguised, entered the Jail, Knocked down
the jailor, bound him hand and foot, took tl,s
keys to the cells from his pocket, overpow-
cred the guards and entered the cell where
Chas Howard, the murderer OF Johnson, who,
was yesterday sentenced to Imprisonment for
life, was confined.
HIS wife, who was sleeping with him, chung
to him uttering horrible shrieks, and it WIS
only by the force of half dozen men THAI
Howard was dragged from his bed. A rope
was placed about his neck and he was dragged
through the the hall and Jail yard and huns
TO a lamp post. All the men mad their faces
blackened and were divided into squads each
doing its allotted work without word being
said.
After Howard had been fastened to the poss
the mob departed silently as they came. Il
is supposed the work was done by mem bers
Of the vigilance committee in this county,
who have been recently holding meetings,
and on Saturday when the jury came in With
their verdict several were seated near tie
prisoner.