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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04
COUNCIL rRoCEEDINGs.

The Council met last evening -
Present Mayor ChambeAs and
Messrs Staley, Wolfes, Miller Ruth
erford, Cline, Ferrin and Hoff-
man.
On motion the Water Board was
instructed to ascertain the cost and
revenue Of furnishing water to all
streets applying, and report at the
next meeting Of the Council,
On motion the report of the
Water Board to establish fire hy-
drants where it was impossible TO
supply the people from the mains
was adopted.
On motion it was ordered that
the cisterns of persons living away
from the mains could be filled at
the rate of 50 80 per hundred bar
rels, the owner to pay all expenses
of same.
On motion the Sergeant was or
dered to refund one dollar to A.
Diehl for erroneous assessment
The Water Register was ordered
to turn Off all water not paid for
before July 10th.
On motion it was resolved that
bonds be prepared, and the Coun-
Gil sign them, to raise money from
the banks TO pay off the interest
on the Corporation bonds.
A number of bills were passed
and the Council adjourned.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04
COMMON SENSE FROM La
BORING MAN.
Editors Independent /:


A though a iaboring man and de-
pendent on my toll for the support
OF family, vet | am constant
reader of the Daily INDEPENDENT
and pay my mune y cash every
Saturday for it. | feel that / can
afford it, for it is the best luxury
we have, and | will do without
some other useless things before /
will give up my home daily news
paper.
Like all others, / am interested
in anything that affects our com
munity, no matter whether it rests
upon the business, the mechanical
or laboring portion of the commu-
nifty. We are all linked together,
and if one is injured all feel it. Let
me illustrate. The wages of the
railroad men were reduced. They
and their families feel it the heav-
lest but it is also felt by the mer--
chant, for it makes business dull
and shortens his profits, which nee
essarily must also be felt in his
household. So it goes. There has
been a great deal of talk and some
newspaper firing about the Board
OF Trade, mechanics. laborers, &c,
and a row threatened, which i
suppose amounts to so much wind.
To my humble judgment, there is
nothing wrong IN any of the pro-
ceedlngS. 1t amounts to about
this: l amt going to dig trenches,
to break stones, or carry bricks,
unless | believe | will get my
money on Saturday nigl t. The
mechanic won't shove plane,
drive a nail, handle hammer, or
attend any machinery unless he
has a pay day certain. This being
hue, there is nothing improper in
true merchants when they find
their sugar and coffee all getting
on their books, and now and then
bankrupt notices sent them in
forming them that so-and-so has
suspend ed payment, when in real
ity the fellow never did pay | say
then the merchant should adopt
measures to watch these dead
heads. They are the poor honest
mans worst enemy and instead Of
not being credited, should De
drunmed out of town. This is
the rough judgment of "a
LABoRING MAN.
Martinsburg. June 80.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

Annie How5rd, committed to
Jail in Hager5town on Tuesday for
using profane and abusive Ian
guage, and being taken with
spasms, was released, when a COW
ardly cuss, who according to the
Free Press, disgra.es the name Of
Geo. WATSON, swore out a peace
warrant, had her arrested, and in
default of bail committed to Jail.
That man is an honor to his par
ents t?)
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04
FROM HAINEs VILE.
70 me Eds. Aaaepeaelenk:

10 me Ids Ladepea0e2t:
During the past week our farm
ers have been busy with their ilar-
vest, and nothing worthy OF note
has transpired since my last. The
picnic OF the Knights of Pythias
20 be held in DR.. Davis grove al
this place on the 4lh is all the talk
now, and many Of the citizens ex-
.pect II accept the Invitation to
participate. The grove Is being
cleaned up and put in order for
the occasion.
a small party Of ladies and gem
tlcInem from Maryland spent a
portion Of to day pic nicing in the
sulphur Spring grove. They left
on the express at quarter past 3
O'Clock, carrying with them sew
eral demjohns Of Sulphur water.
They EXPIRE sed themselves high
ly pleased with the grove and its
surroundings, having mad an en-
joyabie time. Will write YOU
when anything worthy of note
transpires. ID.
gainesville June Goth.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

The Town Council had better APP
point street commissioner to
keep the streets aud bridges in re-
pair, else the town may suddenly
have some damages to pay. The
bridge across the Tuscarora at
Showers tan yard is in very un-
safe condition.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04
FROM HEDaE sVILLH.
70 The Eds. Independent: !.

Everything Is remarkably quiet
in this village. We have an 'ssim-
mered down. under the pressure
Of the summer solslice. TIE farm
ers ia this vicinity iave nearly
all finished harvestiAe. and the
crop Is considered IA l,sil one. -
Rain Is much needed. Vegetation
is suffering from want of it, and
the heat during the past few days
has been excessive-tOo hot to
gather news or write it up when
found. viii write more atIength
when the weather favors the un-
dertaking..
OCCASIONAL.
Hedgesville, July |, 1874.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

The Rev. w. $. Penick, having
accepted call to the Baptist
church, Alexandria, Va, will
preach his farewell sermon 10 the
Baptist church at this place CD. W
al IL o'clock Sunday morning.
Services also at night at the usual
hour.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

We learn from the Grafton Sen
tinei that Charles w. White, Esq,
tie Master Machinist i'm the BaIti-
more and Ohio Railroad shops at
that place, has invented and pat
ented an important Improvement
to the Loughbridgc air brake now
in use on the road.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

Mr.. EpiroR:---
Iclip the following from d saorrespon-
dents letter and send it 70 you. II il
will interest any of your ast-loying
readers. you are welcome to submit ii to
them through the medium Of your valu-
able paper. It is j wonderfully minute
description Of Dabufe's great picture, as
well as graceful little bit Of composl-
ton Ia my humble opinion.
Yours truly,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

Miss Addie Baker, about Is
years old, daughter of Thomas
Bsker, ESQ, of Williamsport, was
killed on Wednesday in that town
by runaway horse belonging to
L. Embery & Co.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

Mrs Hutchinson has had the
old stone pavement in front Of her
fine property on Queen street,
taken up and replaced by suit
staniial brick pavement.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

A Hartford man keeps a spade
close by his Kitchen door, ana
whenever tramp comes along
and begs for a dinner, he Is re-
quested to earn IL by digging four
feet square ia the garden, but the
tramp invariably refuses to pay
this price.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

Citizens living on streets where
the water mains have not yet been
laid, are clamoring for water. The
town "dads' should make some
arrangements to crafty their
wishes, and thereby add to the
evenue ofthe town.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04


In reply to question ask, q us
as, Ito vening by a gentleman, we
take this occasion to answer for the
benefit of'he pa lie. We make no
charge for communications Ofpub-
tic interest. Neither 10 we care
which side Ola que.tion--po lilical
religious, financial, or otherwise
The writer may take. The Indie
pendent Is enplloticaliy a paper
Z evoted 10 the interests oithe PEo-
PLE-and the people have at all
times the privilege Of expressing
their opinions through its columns
without money and without gprice.
We only ask that correspondents
send US their names, with their
favors,as protection to ourselves.
Their names will not be divulged
under any circumstances except
with their consent.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

Miss Katie West, of Paris, KY,
died on Tuesday from an overdose
of arsenic, taken, as is supposed,
for the purpose of improving her
complexion There is no esii-
mating the folly of women.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04
At a reguIar meeling of Slnnnr

AT regular meeting OF Slienan-
dcah Castle No. 2, a. O Il. ~ NJ
G., held June 29,the following off.
GERS were elected for the ensaing
term: G. f. Evans, s *. c.; A
F. Bentz, S. X. V. c.; Wm. +.
Long, S. X. F. L.; A. f Garrett,
r. S.; CT. r. Baker, A. II. S. /; w.
Gerhardt, Treasurer f. S. En-
inert, +. S.; Jams Cage, l. G. ;
Joseph Cage, o. g.; b. G. Bush
nell, Trustee; M. S. Door, Chap
lain; II. S. Richardson, Represen-
tative.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

To show that there is money
around, we note that the ten thou
sand dollars of stock TO increase tho
capital Of the Be kelley Savings
Bank was taken in about twenty
four hours after published notice
and then the desire Of some appli-
cants was curtailed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04
NEWS.
THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT
Has CIRCULATION more tIlaH DUUBLE
that ofany other paper pablishedin
the county.


Barbour county, this State, has
eight Oranges.
The crop reports from the West
ern States are cheering.
To keep your secret is wisdom
to expect others to is folly.
The dust is several inches deep
on some of the county dirt roads.
General Fitzhugh Lee will be
candidate for Congress from Vir-
ginia.
Vegetable and floral gardens are
about played out, with the protract-
ed drouth.
Anger your friend and you will
be surprised to find what villain
you are-in his estimation.
Hon. G. j. Faulkner will accept
thank for copy of the catalogue
of the West Virginia University.
The tongue tells the body's di-
sease to the physician; the minds
to the sage.
Gas bills for the month of June
are now due and payable al the
Secretary's Office.
Men, boys and small children
find amusement in holding the
nozzle of pavement washers
The growing corn is holding its
own pretty we'll, considering the
drouth.
The list of subscribers to the
Daily INDEPENDENT, is on the in
crease. 1t is bound to hew its
way into the affections Of the peo-
pie.
Rev. DIR. Welles has concluded
to accept the proffered position OF
the Bishopric of Wisconsin.
The Illinois prohibitionists met
in convention on Tuesday and put
in nomination candidates for the
State offices.
"One of the Doctors" OF Cumber-
land is trying to dissect the editor
of the Meas with his little pen as a
scalpel.
Keep in the shade and never
quarrel with your mother in-Iaw
is how the Wheeling Lateltigencer
fellows avoid sun-stroke.
There is considerable sickness
among the small children of this
place. There were some five
deaths among them on Tuesday
Col. j. @. A Nadenbousch is
putting fountain in The yard at
tached to his residence. ,Ghe Col
is bound to have all the improve
ments.
The new law, on an average, re-
duces the postage on dailies from
$1.20 to 40 cts, and on week.-Mrs.
from 20 TO 10 cts.
Proposals for building the new
Ward School houses will be re-
ceived until July 9th, instead Of
July 8, as appeared in the adyer-
tist ment yesterday morning.
Mr.. j. t. Pierce, of Grant coun-
ty, this State, shipped another lot
of fine cattle, 48 in number, from
this point via the C. V. r. r.
to New York, on Monday.
4 party of small boys were in a
swimming in the creek back of
the round house, and having been
reported, the police are on the
lockout for them. Keep shady,
boys.
There is nothing left of the Ha.
gerstown Ne,cs man but his shirt
collar. Another sad and lamenta-
BILE effect of the hot weather. The
editor of the Cumberland Times
has been spared to us by the re-
medal agency of icedwhiskey, in
arge doses, repeated often.
1t is stated that Rev. w. S. Pc
nick, of this place, has been called
to the pastorate of the Baptist
church of Alexandria, Va. The
Spirit Of Jefferson says he has ac-
cepted the call.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

The time fixed for the execution
Of Taiifero is rapidly approaching.
From what we can gather, his
counsel intend to make some effort
10 stay proceedings, al least until
the Supreme Court Of The State,
now in session in Wheeling, decide
the question Of law raised in the
case Of Slrauder a colarcd man
who killed his wife in Wheeling.
We understand that ne questions
presented are somewhat similar
10 those raised by Counsel Ii, re.--
This being 50 Il would DO highly
improper 10 carry Oui the sentence
of the law here antil after tAe SG-
prene Court had acted. We sup
pose the Governor would iake ac-
ton in pestponing the day OF exc
lion upon eaiaiion Of the
state o! facts.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

They are eating frogs and hav-
ing tub races in Wheeling.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-07-04

The Cumberland Cotton Mills
have started operations, and the
proprietor advertises for female
help. If the enterprise proves a
financial success, it will add great
~ 10 the prosperity Of that .ity.
Manufactures is what build up a
town.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19

In these days Of railroad competition the wise Traveller
selects his route before leaving home In almost every in
he desires reach his destination speedily
possible and for the accomplishment Of that purpose the
Missouri Pacific Through Line from the West to the East
via Kaasas City and ST. Louis, offers Inducements unsur
passed by any other line in the country Everything
neCtedwhthe Misouri Pacific K R. is first eass and the
adoption Of the Miller Platform and Westinghouse Air
Brake together with Pullman Sleepers and Reclining
Chair Coaches render trip the lie perfectly safe
and pleasant Passengers from all parts Of the West by
taking its Express Trains at Kansas City Leavenworth
Atchson and other prominent cities landed in ST.
Louis at seasonSbe hours msrning and evening and in
ample time to make direct connection with all railroads for
every point in the North East and South Particular
information with maps time tables &C. NAV be had a,
the various Through Ticket" ethces in the West or
upon personal or written application h Baxter Yves
tern Agent. Kansas City, No. or E. A Ford General
Passenger Agent St Louis No. isDI,vI
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19

The recent depression in business has not affected the
passenger traffic of the ST. Louis Kansas City Northern
Short Line they continue to six fast express trains
than any other line between the Missouri and
Mississippi Rivers. This road enjoys great immunity
from accidents by of immense expenditures in the
last years of million dollars besides earnings
in wonderful improvements in relaying their line with
new steel and iron rails broad ties in rolling
stock supplied with all modern Appliances for comfort and
safety and another safeguard employ night and day
watchmen inspect the road before and after the passage
of each train to that everything is in order COnsp
cous among improvements is the substitution for
binary cars of reclining chair coaches elegantly
peted and fitted with dressing for ladies' gentlemen
and families icithOut any ertrd charge The St Louis,
Kansas City Northern and the Kansas City ST. Joseph
e. Council Bluffs Railroad form the only line running
through Pullman Palace Seepers between Omaha and St
Louis The shortest line between the West and the East
the ST. Louis Kansas City Northern Short Line,
either through St. Louis the great metropolis Of
$50 900 inhabitants through Chicago ria the Chicago
Alton Short Line the Louisiana Bridge open for
passage of through trains Ticket Agents Of connecting
roads selling through tickets to the East North South
will furnish tickets by this excellent line For crcu
lars time cards and information relative to rates &C. ap
ply to address Lyman McCarty Kansas City, No. or
P. B. Groat, St Louis, Mo. jan22yl.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19
To Observation-Disclosures Notice.

After the first Of January neI-but short time distant
publishers will be required under the postal law
TO prepay the postage every of their papers sent
outside of the County in which they published At the
rate fixed the postage the C will be about 10 cents
syear, which shall have to prepay. We propose to
prepay the postage without additional charge all pa
paid for in advance the of q But
subscribers will that cannot afford to send
the nced and prepay the postage too-they can
not reasonably expect it. Ten cents an insignificant
single paper but hundreds it counts up This law
will necessarily do away with the newspaper credit system
at least papers sent outside of the County.
To be fully prepared for the order of things,
shall in short time enclose bills all subscribers
ing under this rule showing their indebtedness up the
first of January which they requested
nit promPty-and Of course If they wish continue the
paper as trust they all Will they will know what ad
dtonal send fer the time they it. Those
who fail respond win be dropped from the list
afford send the paper credit and pay for the
privilege
~ This mark a paper the wrapper will indicate
~ that the time paid for has expired about eIpir
ing Subscribers finding it their papers will govern
themselves accordingly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19

COUNTY MAP.-The County map Of Tracy Reviile
shows almost 1000 quarter sections Of land and many
smaller subdivisions II contains every from
the Missouri River the smallest creek correctly laid
DOWN with all their wndings 1t gives the location of all
the the of the railroads. and the situations
the churches and schoohOuses The Townships in
colors and the whole elegantly vanished and mounted
The drawing Of the map consumed many weeks of the
patient and careful labor and the thographing
nishing and mounting cost about s. apiece Still the map
is sold for only g. They will have to sell good many
maps get their money back If the people of Donphan
County appreciate excellence they will buy literally Of
these maps
Messrs Tracy RGville request all subscribers to the
map living in the vicinity of Troy to call at Bickord
Snclar the County Treasurers Office and get their
mans
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19
OFFER ExTRAORDINARY:m
Attention Alls

The person who buys Of FINANCIAL MANAGER Of Nj.
CLE,l SEMINARY the FIRST PIANO and FIRST ORGAN for
use ia the County where this paper is published will get
discount according to the make and style of in
runentl of onsuird TO one half from the manufacturer
regular list price The and residence of tine purchaser
viii be published in this paper that all may know where
the Instruments may be The offer are to rst
yuhGIers each large rHdge and city in this County
THE is to give the people an opportunity to see
the instruments sold such unprecedented bar
gains offered in advertisement Of this party found
third page of this paper Let every reader examine it and
then write for particulars mchl9tf
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19

~ S~ie al this Office.
Warranty, Qutcaim and Mortgage Deeds for sale
this O6c. -'1
II large lot Of Constables Sales and Justices Sub
In civil actions just printed and fer sale at this
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19

Oct. q, is7+4w.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. November 70.
wheat-Steady No spring 92c cash; Nos sstc cash;
sole December; cote January: No }, s4i ds4ic.
Corn Demand fair and advanced No mixed 79fc cash
November 75c bid the year new No 2 mixed TOc.
Oats-Steady. No 2 5oic cash; 49ic the year.
Rye-Firm at 90c.
Barley-Quiet; No2 81 % cash 81 2ei December.
Pork-Demand active and advanced. closing quiet at
go cash; ss IS the year, so 5d20 50 February.
Lard-Good demand l33c cash. 14tc the year Isle Feb
ruary.
Bulk Meats-Good demand and advanced shoulders &c;
short ribs % lOsc; all loose partly cured green
hams lOic for Is pounds average
HogsGood demand s6 so for good to chOi"e 6 90
as 10 for common.
Catte-In good request prime to choice natives nominal
"a 75a6 co. fair butchers s. 5Qa4 So and heers
o. 5Od4 90; Texans 81 90 as 50.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19

BooIs SHoEs.-BoOts and Shoes important
item in the eisting Of mankind. They most i'm
perant part Of the person. and subjected to harder
usage than any other part of the dress 1t is advan
tage then to have good article in this line and it is
important item to get them cheapy pOssble-espe
cay in these hard times There is place where can be
found these great considerations combinedand that
at George W. Marlows Market Square, ST. Joseph He
will sell you pair for pair style for style Of tbs best
tommade work, at fifty cents pair cheaper than you
buy shoddy stuff called boots and shoes Read his
nouDcement in local columns headed The Elephant
in Town"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-11-19
~ Pure Cider Y
SIScLAIR's.
ST. LOUIS MARKET.

ST. LOUIS. November 10.
wheat-Hoders firm but buyers off little done; No ,
red 81 CSC; No ., 81 O5i al 07t.
COrn-Hisher; No 9 mixed 74d75c.
0ats-Aciive and higher; No mixed SCI d57c.
Barey-More active; sales by sample lots 81 Goal IS
Pork-Strong Sao 90 go IS seller February s9 50 the
year.
Dry Salt Mests-Quet; &c; 11d1iac.
Accommodating DOING shoulders 81 &c; clear rib Hi
l4kc; clear sides l5c order lots.
Lari-Firm prime steam seller February l0c; December
and January l2Ec.
Cattle-Market steady and prices firm and unchanged;
stockers 81 IS and good shipping g l2
al go
Hogs-Steady and firm for good. sal lower; for
fair &C p So good TO choice Sc IS TO- extra
prime assords 25a7 IS The market active through
out and closed with the pens pretty well eleared.