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New-York tribune., 1875-11-16

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
ORA WING IN THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS.

Massachusetts has had four years
trial of the experiment of teaching
Drawing in the Public Schools, and
according to the account given by
Louise Chandler Moulton of Boston,
the result has been quite satisfacto-
ry. Much of the success has been due
to the intelligent supervision Of the
State Director, Mr.. Walter Smith. =
The beginning is made in the prima-
ry schools with lines and plain geom-
etrical forms. AS soon as the learn
er can draw square, he is taught to
drawbrnamental designs based on the
square. He is thus made acquaint-
ed with the first elements of decorat-
i've art. The geometrical forms are
succeeded by the conventional forms
of leaves, flowers, birds ;-and these
are combined into simple ornamental
designs based on some geometrical
| figure, as the square, triangle, Cir
Gle. The drawings are made, some
from fiat copies, some from dicta-
ton, some from memory, while 9th
ers are original designs, in which the
children take great delight. In the
higher grades, more advanced in.
struction is given in logical sequence
so that the full course of four years
embraces all the departments of draw
ing, painting, modelling and sculp.
! tura
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
Death OF an ex-Mayor.

Ex-Mayor VIM. M. Tice, an old
and most excellent citizen of Hagers-
town, is dead. The Meas, of Satur-
day, says:
6 For some time he has been Attic
ted with rheumatism, so severe that
it has almost incapacitated him for
business. On Friday morning he
got suddenly worse, and DR.. Boyle
was summoned. He recovered suffi-
4 GENTLY to get out of his bed. He was
considered much better, and the APP
prehensions of his family were much
quieted, when he suddenly fell about
6 r. NJ, and about as suddenly expir-
ed. The sad event was a great shock
TO his family and friends, who were
thrown into the greatest grief by the
unexpected death of kind father
and noble husband. "
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
changed gHis Mind.

Orr friend, Jacob Strine, Esq, has
changed his mind about the grass
noppers. In a letter received yester-
day from him, at Unadella, Otoe CO.,
Neb., he says:
Grasshoppers are on general
move; do not travel on foot any
more, have got to flying at fearful
rate; coming from Kansas. They
have changed their course; they gen.
orally fly north and northwest, from
about ten O'Clock, A. NJ, to 4 P. NJ,
of each day. They fly constantly and
looking towards the sun, they can be
seen like snow-fakes passing through
The air at "a wonderful rate, threaten
ening destruction to the wheat fields
as they pass along land wherever they
hight in large bodies they do great
deal of damage. No telling what
amount of damage they may yet do
before they have all passed over. L
am informed that their line extends
as far as to Seward, which ] believe,
is about eighty miles west of Nebras-
Aya Eify
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
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The Wool Business.

The wool crop of this county isnow
about all in market. Mr.. Luther
Miller, VINO purchased all the wool
with the exception of about 5000
pounds shipped by a committee OF
Changers, and 1000 pounds shipped
10y private parties, says that the
amount is over the standard. He has
purchased 10000 pounds and paid out
about 81 900 dollars. This would
snake the entire crop 10000 pounds.
Upon inquiry, wefind the Changers
only get l to II cents more
per pound than was offered 10y MI.
Miller, which is small pay for trou-
ibIe, and then they have to wait sixty
days for the money whereas Mr.. Mil
Ger would pay cash and relieve them
of all trouble. We trust the Gran
gers and the recognized wool buyer
OF the county will understand one
another and work for each others
mutual interests.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
sad Accldellt.

Mr. John kindle. very WORTHY
and estimable young man, Of this
town, met with a fearful accident,r re-
sulting in the loss Of one Of lis legs
at Cumberland on last Friday night.
The Cumberland Nees, of Saturday
gives the following account Of the
accident
Mr.. John Kndle, Of this city ,but
formerly Of FaiTview, Washington
county, a conductor In the employ Of
the b. IL O. II. r.. Company, met
with serious accident in this city
last evening. lie was regulating a
train, and aceidently stepped into a
frog, and falling, car passed over
his foot infiicting such injuries as to
necessitate amputation. DR.. Ward
low McGill attended the sufferer. -
AT a late hour last night the opera
ton of amputating the left limb half
way between the knee and the ankle
was successfully performed by DR..
McGill. The right foot was found
to be much swollen, and bruised, al
though no bones were broken. Mr..
Kindle is highly spoken Of and stood
well in the estimation of the COM
many y
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
The Fourth Of July.

This national holiday will come on
sunday next, and though the people
Of Martinsburg have not made any
special arrangements for its celebra-
ton, still they will refrain from bus
mess transactions, and devote the
day to friendly intercourse and gem
eral recreation, and will set apart
Monday, the day after the 4th, for
that purpose.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IJON

Cooperative societies and Patrons
Of Hlsbandry are fast becoming .
recognized business. Their perma-
nency, however, and their ability to
F, so conduct and lead to their own in
terests I'LL kinds Of manufactures
which necessarily are controlled by
capitalists are not yet fully establish
I ed. Thus far they have had every
thing their own way. the crippled
, condition Of capital and labor Deepen
dallt upon capital, preventing any
actual clash between opposing inter-
ests. When the contest does come.
however. as comet will, it is hard to
tell who viii COME off the yictors in
any particular system Of conducting
business. One thing is certainly true,
and that is, the leaders Of these or
CARNATIONS have developed consider
able slrewdness and skill i'll manag-
ing their affairs. They have pretty
successfully disposed Of commission
or niddle-men, and, as a rule, with
but few exceptions, hayenot attempt
I'd to injure the legitimate merchant
or retailer of goods. Just now, if re-
port be true, they are engaged in
extending their domain, and prelim-
mary steps are being taken to estab-
lish system of exchange between
the cooperative societies of Great
Britain and the patrons or husbandgy
in this country, in order to save the
large percentage now paid to middle
men in both countries. The English
societies propose to freight their own
ships with their manufactures, and to
receive in return the wheat, cotton
and other products of this country ,on
such terms as will be equitable and
economical. 1t is believed that by
this course much greater quantity
of American produce would find it's
way to the English markets than I'M
der the present system, while Amer
leans would find it advantageous to
patronize British manufactures more
extensively.
But whether it will advance or
break up American manufactures
and cause our cities and towns to
dwindle away and thus diminish
home demand and home consumption
is question worthy of consideration.
Getting rid of middlemen is one
thing and breaking down protective
barriers is another, and hasty judg-
ment or precipitate action may cause
great regret.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
Mnney Orders.

Under the new instruction relative
TO postoftice money orders, which go
into effect July /, the charges for or
ders, not exceeding SIS will be 10
cents; over $l0and not exceeding $50,
Is cents; over $50 AND not exceeding
$40, 90 cents; over $40 and not ex-
ceeding $50, 25 cents. Other changes
of Importance will be made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
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HARD TIMES

The Parkersburg Times introduces
the following evidence as proof of it's
assertion that the prosperity of that
city is at very low ebb:
"The most clinching evidence of
hard times in our city is the fact
that even saloon keepers complain Of
them like anybody else. When the
average Parkersburger stints himself
in his fluid rations, prosperity is at a
low ebb indeed
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
Take Note.

Many housekeepers Danish palata-
bile and nutritious dishes from their
stables because ofthe unpleasant odor
arising therefrom during the process
of cooking. This may be overcome
by putting a small piece Of red pep
per, the size of a wafer, into the meat
or vegetables when they first begin
80 boil.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
Shameful Ignorance.

an old bachelor upon reading that
two lovers viii sit up half the
Night with one chair III the room"
said ii could not be done, unless one
of them stands or sits upon the floor
And sach painful ignorance plainly
Indicates That he has never been
there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
Worth Remembering.

This is q good time 10 remember
that ashes. either coal or wood, free-
Iy scattered over the ground under
the trees, and around the trunk once
or twice, q year, will cause canker
worms to disappear.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
SECONDED.

The Charleston Journal thus sec
onds Col. Lamon for Governor of this
State:
"Colonel Ward Ill. Lamon, of Mar
tingsburg, at one time United States
Marshal under President Lincoln, at
Washington, has been named by the
INDEPENDENT for next Governor of
West Virginia upon the Republican
ticket. We heartily second the NOM
nation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

The Assistant United States Treas
urer at New Y ork has been instruct
ed to sell 81 600, 900 gold coin ON each
Thursday in July.
A colored man named VIM. Keen
ar,who attempted to commit an out
rage on lady in Rush county, Indi-
ana, and who was taken from Rush
vile to Greenfield for fear of vio-
lence, was taken from the Jail at the
latter place on Friday night last and
hanged to stall at the fair grounds.
Attorney-General Pierrepont has
decided that the provisions of the act
of March 8, 1875, imposing Increased
duties OH certain classes of merchan-
disc, which excepted from the opera
ton of the law goods actually on
shipboard or in warehouse or public
store prior to February 10, 1876, also
applies to goods in transit when the
law went into effect.
A suit for libel was instituted in
Pittsburg on Saturday last by VIM.
S. Evans against w. j. Countz and
the Nail Publishing Company to re-
cover $25, 900 damages for an alleged
libelous article, published in the AL
leghany Nail on the I'D inst, speak
ing of Evans and others as living
there in luxurious style on money
stolen from the Indians and the Gov
eminent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
Rev. Nr. Cooper.

Rev Mr.. Cooper viii preach in the
M. +. Church on next Sunday morn
ing. His discourse viii be specially
applicable 10 railroad men.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03
DRY GOODS GRoCERTEs--D. NJ shaHsr & Bro.
PUT YOURSELF in bis PLACE
If " HAD BOUGHT GOODS AT RUINOU5 PRICES
WOULDN'T YOU GIVE YOUR PA RONS THE
BENEFIT. JUST Look

Yard Wide Brown Muslin
Yard Wide Bleached Muslin
IL Yards Calico for
Balmnrals worth 90 cents. ar
Corsets worth one dollar, ior
Giuahams worth IA cts;sor
Crash worth Is cents. for
Ladies Linen Snitings
Yard Wide Percalcs. best.
Yard Wide Jacpuetts,
. French Lawns worth so cents. +
Blue Overall Goods worth l6 CO
Best Bleached Muslin
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

STATE NEWS.

1t has been proposed ohold State
Sunday School Convention for West
Virginia, and Parkersburg to be the
place.
The Phillip Ploindeoler favors a
Convention for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidate or the Judge of
the Court of Appeals.
J. l.. Vandiver, Esq, of Mineral
county, lately sold his trotting horse
"Bob Martini to III. II. Blackburn,
Esq, of Martinrburg, for $3.50.
The Democrat says there are 900
voters and 43 dogs within the limits
of Weston. Certainly with this con-
dition Of affairs sheep are not trou-
bles0me.
Some person, whose identity is UNI
known, but for whose apprehension
a reward of $40 is offered, recently.
stole the Pulpit Bible from a Metho-
dist Church, near Keyser.
There is a letter in the Post Office
of Wheeling, which was mailed at
Fiji, in the islands of the same name,
and is addressed to "Sidney Albert,
Witten, West Virginia, U. S. A."
A correspondent of the Writ coun-
ty Mentor suggests Hon. E. Willis
Wilson of Kanawha formerly of JEFF
ferson county, for Attorney General.
His calender" he says, lis gather
ed from soundings made while trav-
cling through the State"
The quantity of land in Hardy
county, exclusive of town lots, as we
learn from the Moorefield Advertiser,
is 1893, 237 acres, and the average val
ne of same about $4.52. The aggre-
gate value of lands, lots, and build
ings in the county, is S1,775, 1855. ga.
The new assessment is greater than
the last one by SIP, 561. IA. The
County Levy of Hardy county for
this year is 80 cents ON 500.
L
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-07-03

All good THAT amped &C
purchasing
rented
damage to the customer and %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Friday, Dec. "a, 1879.
The Commissioner OF the General Land Onice ordered
patent to issued to-day for the town site OF Central
CITY Colorado with the following proviso: Provided
that no title shall be hereby acquired to any mine OF
gold silver, cinnibar, copper, any valid mining
claim OF possession held under existing laws and the
grant hereby made declared TO be subject TO all condi-
ti0ns limitations and restrictions contained in section
plicabe thereto" Gen. John A. DIX OF New York, aud
Others representing mineral claimants, have protested
Department should make 10 exclude mine discov-
cred discovered throughout It's entire length
decision covers these exceptions Ii important one
to many other sections oil the country
The crowded condition OF the principal business thor
oughfares from early the morning till late at night
would eeem 10 iDdicats that the scarcity OF OF
which there has long been much complaint no longer
exiss Tradesmen app to he satisfied with extensive
sales All the public offices were closed AT noon to-day
order TO the employees an opportunity 10 prepare
for Christmas.
Tie steamship City Of Pekng with the mails for China
and lpan will leave San Francisco until Jan 3, in
stead Of the proximo. heretofore announced The
Department gives notice that mails for Hayti, Santa
Martha and Savanilla will he sent from New York Oh the
29th inst, by the steamer Atlas of the Atlas line
In response TO request for the free admission OF
tain French cloth to be imported for the purpose OF
making overcoats the 81 the LIST Regiment of In
fantry National Guard OF Pennsylvania the Treasury
Department decides that 1t has legal authority 10 adj
nit the articles free ofduty
John Green the Baltimore barber, acquitted to-day
on the charge of acknowledging false bail in the OF
SNYDER the burglar The prisoner seemed surprised at
verdict however and joined III the applause when
given.
The Grand Jury have returned true bin OF indictment
against Edward A. Williams and INES X. Moore for the
larceny Of papers from the Internal Revenue Bureau
and which they realized large sums OF money about
year ago.
Land Office has been promoted from fourth class to the
position Of law clerk of the General Land Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
THREE DIFFERENT STORIES.

MR.. TuAYEI,s SEVERAL CONTRADICTORY ACCOUNTS
or AN INTERESTING NATTER.
ALBANY, n. Y, Dee. 24.-The following are
several explanations by Auditor Thayer 10 how his in
debodness the Troy City National Bank was reduced
during the past year, from $50, 600 to So 900:
First explanation from Mr. Thayer's written statement
saws "A the difference between my line OF discounts
Mt the bank in the years 1874 and 1873. it was solely
owing transactions OF strictly personal and CONNER
cal character and has nothing whatever TO do WITH and
was in no way affected by my %le's acts
az Commission and the pr ~ have attached import
d Gf f from $4,000 In December 1874 to 5000
In 1879 desire 10 recrate the Tact heretofore stated
in nv testimony, that during that time my said bank
liability was reduced by my having sold and realized
upon -four 10 tho amount OF nearly $4,000, when had
been carving in New-Y0rk
In Mr. fnaycrs testimony, taken to-day: Question by
Mr. Magon You have sworn here that you reduced mat
volume of Indebtedness in which you were indebted 70
them, ont of sales OF houi A. Yes, s,r.
O. Didn't you realize net anticipated profit OF over
ZOO the negotiation at the Troy Bank OF the VIII
lard johnson certificates that passed into your account
still remains in your account, aud was used Tor ihe
purpose OF reducing the volume OF your Indebtedness
q Didn't the $500 realized on the discount OF the
Baxter award into and form portion OF me reduc
ton of the volume OF your accommodation ndeotedheSs
O. Didnt the money that You realized in the transac
ton from the purchase OF the Case eericates, ihe
all pass into and be credited To your bank account A.
$50 900 odd worth of certificates also pass into the
A.
O. Then all the profits that you realized or that you
ancipated you would realize III tho purchase OF these
rtcates passed into the Troy City Bank aud went TO
reduce the volume OF your Indebtedness A. No, Sir;
do Mt know that 1t did. . 49,,
o. What did you take QUIT A. paid debts It either
parsed into the bank OF into my pocket.
O. Then you know your attention bein directed to
# That your debt was reduced BY anticipated profits in
lie Willard johnson matter aud III the Baxter matter by
$4,000 by actual cash receipts or t9e surplus ana re-
ceiyed the Case and French certificates OF $500 ou
and in each of tho other You unable 10 tell
me specifically how much money you did realize rom
the tTuusac ton A. That IL right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25

reduction increase thereof just economy and the
public service may require.
For the past 10 years the above laws have been
diregarded or evaded to such degree as to make
them dead letter. The Committees on Expendi-
lures of the different departments have. rule.
been composed of such material as was not available
for other and more important committees, and they
have not been expected to do their duty according
to law. 10 such an extent has this prevailed that
the committees have rarely If ever had session,
and in only one case has report been made TO the
House. The Committee on the Department of JUS
tce made feeble effort at investigationlast VIM
ter and ended by making whitewashng report on
Judge Williamss management. The Committees on
the Navy, War, and Interior Departments, and also
OH the Department of Justice, have an abundance
of work before them now which may be made not
only beneficial to the country but OF material use TO
the party in the majority in the House. 1t is under
stood that strong and vigorous inquiry. as contein-
plated by the above rules, will be insisted upon by
the leaders in the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
rELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

MILFORD. Penn. Dec. 2i.-Three inches of snow
afternoon. The weather Is now undertaking and
Indicates rain.
san FRANCrsCo, Dec. 2f.-There was a shock Of
earthquake Nevada and Euba Counties last night
No damage has been reported
BosToN Dec. 24-At meeting of the creditors of
Fernando elowski held today, the proposition 33a
cents on the dollar was accepted.
Ew-ORLFANs Dee. 24.-Gov Hendricks Of In
diana accepted Invitation 10 deliver the opening adj
drcss Southern states Agricultural and Industrial Tx
position ON Feb 2G next
BosToN Dec. 2i.-The second trial OF Piper the
IL Mabel Young has been liked for Feb
trial OF T. w. Major for poisoning his wife Ida
commenced at Nashua, N. H., today.
ALBANY n. Y, Dec. 2i.-The dry goods store of
Crapo entered by burglars last night and robbed ~
about Of silks all OF which, however,
covered. though the burglars escaped.
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 2f.-The parties who made
the re- ent shipment fresh beef Europe the
slim Illinois received word that reached Liverpool IA
good condition Another shipment Of 100 Deeves was made
to-day.
MILFORD. Penn, Dec. 2i.-Diphtheria is raging 10
alarming extent IN portions OF Wayne county Penn
disease few days. and Mr. Caigo ia himself very low
with IT,
puuADFlHHIA. Dee 81. - The sharpshooters'
rnan - The united States vi hold grand shooting match at
the PARK Philadelphia Rifle Club yearfTom June
70 TO July There will DO $1,000 distributed In general
prizes
BosToN. Dec. characterization shows that the
Affairs Savings Bank much worse than
supposed II Is said that az le2st $ooOo OF the
loaned securities which have proved
entirely worthless A receiver viii seos DO appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-25
A CHANGE For THE BITTER.


TIE HOUSE RULES on INVESTIGATION or ExPENDI-
TUREs 10 By ENFORCED, FOR TIE FIRST TIME
IN YEARs-How THEY HAVE BEEN NULIIFIED
PAST.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUEEl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i.-There is likely to be q
more rigid compliance with law. In respect at
least during the present session of Congress, than
there has been for many years. The Act of March
80, 1916 provides for the appointment of a commit
tee of five members for each Of the Executive de-
partments The following, from Of the rules of
the House, is very emphatic and imperative in re-
citing the law, which is very explicit:
II shall be the duty said Committees 10 examine into
The state Of the accounts and expenditures respectively
submitted 20 them, and inquire and report particularly
Whether the expenditures Of the respective depart
nents are justified by law;
Whether claims fiOm time 10 time satisfied and dis
charged ny the respective departments are supported by
fahcicnt vOuches establishing their business both
10 Their Character aud smOunt;
whether such claims have been discharged out OF funds
appropriated therefor, and whether ali moneys have
been disbursed In conformity with the appropriation
laws;
And whether any, md what, provisions necessary
70 DC adopted TO provide more perfectly for TIE proper
Application OF the public moneys, and 70 sucure the Gov
sineut nom Demands unjust III their character or ex
trayagant Ia their amount
And shall be- moreover the duty OF said committees
70 report uou une 70 time, whether any and what Ie
uenchment can bs made In the Expenditures Of the
several departments. without detTnent TO the public
service whether and what abuses al any time exist
IN the failure 70 enforce payment VI moneys which may
De due ~ the United States from public desuters or
others and 10 report from time tune such provisions
and arrangements may 10 necessary 10 add 10 the
economy OF the several departments and the
bLity Of their officers 1t shall be the duty Of the several
committees on public expenditures 10 INQUIRE whether
any offices belonging to the branches or departments
respectively, concerning whose expenditures It their
duty " Inquire. have become useless UNNECESSARY
and 70 report from time to Tine the sxpediency OF
the sy aud emolumenA Of ali eices under the laws of
VIC United bsases and report from tans 70 tine, such