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tinsburg, and we confidently assert that
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1t is hardly necessary to call attention tn
our Domestic Department, as the enor-
nous business we do in that line attests
the fact that we must SELL CHEAPER
than any other house in town; and when
we come to FINE GOODS, the difference
is far greater. We will therefore call at
tention to our LARGE ASSORTMENT of
CARPETS and OIL-CLOTHS, which we
are selling at RUIN0US PRICES. Beau
tiful Ingrains at so, so, 20, 80, 90 and
100 per yard; Rag Carpets as low as so
cents per yard; Floor and Table Oil
Cloths in almost every width, quality and
price A splendid line of DRESS GOODS,
all the latest styles. Silks from 81 up a
heavy Gros Grain for 81, as good as you
can get for $3.50; in Black Alpacas we
defy competition; we have them from 25
cents up to beautiful Silk Warp for 81.
We have added fine and complete line
of MOURNING GOODS to our stock !:
Australian Grapes, yard wide, SO cts; all
wool Delaines, single width, 372 cents /;
do. 2 yards wide, 81, worth $l.5O; Blk.
Cashmeres 81 to 81 so; Honey Comb Bed
Spreads At 81 and up. In Cotton and
Liner y .pie Damasks, Napkins, Towels,
Har .nerchiefs, Hosiery, Ribbons, EN-
Jideries, Laces, Edgings, Rulings,
l5carfs and Pins, WECLAIM THE FIELD.
Our stock ofCassimers, Jeans, Cottonades
and Linen Drills, is large and under the
market. Notwithstanding the hard times
we propose to PUT DOWN PRICES to
suit the times, and sustain our reput ton
for selling cheaper than any other house
in Msrtinsburg. No trouble to show
goods. D. w. TIMBERLAKE.
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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

The New York papers published
a letter from Lady Franklin offe- :
ing a reward OF E2,000 for the ro-
coyery Of the records of Sir John
Franklin's Arctic expedition. She
also offers 10 pay for the expense
of any expedition which shall re-
sull in such discovery. Should
they be found after her death Eer
executors are authorized by her
will to make the same payment
that she would have made in her
lifetime. Lady Franklin is an ex-
ample of extraordinary devotion
to one object. 1t has been thirty
wears since the two ships were
swallowed up in the ice and dark
ness in Baffin's Ray, and from that
day to this no member Of the ex-
pedition has ever been seen alive.
Traces Of them have been found,
indicating that they all died mis-
erably in endeavorlng 10 find their
way back to civilization. Lady
Franklin for many years cherished
The hope mat some one OF them
would be rescu@si alive, amt since
She Mas cDInpelie IL reilnqulsh
THAI, nlle has ucy.iis as. earnestly
anxious u obtain zolne definite
evidence OF their iale.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

A CoLoRED WoMAH HANGED
THREE TIMES. Evansville
(Ind.) Journal has the information
that last week party Of patrolmen
who weres guarding UnIontown,
KY. against supposed incendiarism
on the part Of the negroes, took a
colored woman and hanged her
three times to extract Il confession
as TO the suspected plot. She was
left insensible and almost dead, but
recovered after restoratives were
applied. The town Is greatly excl
ted, and is being strictly guarded
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

AS has already been announced,
a duel was fought on Wednesday
last at Grand Bay, Miss. the prin-
cipals being Mr.. Al. III. Tardy and
Or. John b. Lay, of Mobile, Ala.
the result of which was that the
former was killed at the first shot
A Mobile dispatch gives the follow
ing particulars of the fatal meeting
together with the causes leading
to It "The principals In the unfor-
tunate affair were MIRA, III. Tardy
the insurance agent. and DIR John
Is. Lay, the actuary of the GFnng-
ers' Life and Health Insurance.
company. The origin, "a we un-
derstand. arose from a letter from
this city 10 a prominent northern
insurance journal, over the sigma
ture ok. Y. H. making some
comments upon the new company,
with which DIR. Lay is connected
On Monday DIR Lay met Mr.. TArdy
and asked him II he was the au-
thor OF u communication signed X
Y. H. In the Spectator. Mr.. Tar
dy said he was, whoreupon DR..
Lay slapped his face A few
words passed between them. and
then Mr.. Tardy sent to DIR. Law =
written message, demanding satis-
faction for the insult,and referring
to Col, James Williams rs authors
zed to make any necessary arrange
ments. The message was answer
ed, granting any satisfaction de-
manded, and referring to Capt. r.
M. Murphy as authorized on tho
part Of DIR. Lay to arrange matters.
The result was the choice Of duel
ing pistols; the meeting to be out
of the state; the distance ten PAGES,
and the time Wednesday noon Mr.
Tardy,nnd his friends left on Tues
day.night, and repaired to Graz
Bay, and DIR. Lay and his fricnur
left on Wednesday morning for the
same place. Tie parties met, as
by agreement. and took carriages
and drove until they were over
the line and in Mississippi. AS 1t
was agreed upon for noon as the
time, there was no choice as TO po-
sition. The distance was measured
off, the antagonists placed, and the
dread question asked: Gentlemen,
are you ready? Fire! one, two,
three At the lie, Il sharp report
was heard Tardy's pistol fell
from his hand he clasped his breast
convulsively, and fell--a corpse
DIR. Lay returned Immediately and
was met on Government street by
a gentleman who,not knowing the
duel had taken place, jokingly ask
ed the doctor whom he was going
to shoot. Bursting into toars, he
exclaimed, My God don't ask
me anything about it, DIR. Lay !
was arrested and lodged in Jail, to
await the action Of the civil author
tieso
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09
WHOSE BOY rs THAT.

lie may be seen any day. IN almoss
any part of the city he never makes
room for you on the sidewalk, looks at
you sauciiy and swears smartly 4 ask
ed anything he is very impudeLt. and
often vulgar, TO ladies who pass he de-
lights in frightening and aometlmes
does serious injury to little boys aud
girls he lounges at the street conner,
and is the first arrival at a dog light or
any other sport or scrape, he crowds ii--
TO the postoflice in the evening, and
multipies himself and his antics at such
a rate that people having legitimate
business a,e crowded out he thlhks
himself very sharp, heis certainly very
noisy he can smoke aud chew tobacco
now and then, and rip out an oath most
ATTY time; we ask whose boy he rs
Mother, is he yours? We think lei is,
for there are many good qualitirs Ia
the lad and we do not think that you
know what he does On the street.
Look after him mother,keep him more
at home. Train him and you VIII have
a son to be proud of.-Ex.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

The dangerous classes" are too
poor to get whisky. There is no.
tably less crime In consequence
and State Prison expenses are not
reduced by the usual quantity OF
State Prison labor.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

Carriers New Years addresses appear
to have been the invention Of Williams
Bradford, who was publishing the jour
nal, in Philadelphia in i7TG.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

Not long after Gen. ROBERT
T.. LEEbe.ame President of Wash
ington University at Lexington,
Va, an agent was sent North to
collect money in aid of the institu-
ton. then almost destitute. A
meeting was held at the Cooper
Institute and the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher delivered a stirring
speech, in which he startled his hea
rers with the remark that II he. had
been porn in the South and reared
under the influences that surround
ed the men who Fought in the Con-
federate army, he too would nave
been a rebel. Before the conclusion
of his address messenger handed
him the following telegram, dated
at Peterboro', and signed by Ger
rit Smith:
DRAW on me for $4,000 for tile
use Of Washington University. |
regret that / cannot now make II
ten times as much"
This contribution from Gerril
Smith, the old anti slavery man
was the very first Offering in aid o.
Gen. Lees college; and the exam.
pie gave such an impetus TO the
active sympathy Of the people
North and South, that in a short
time the institution was placed be-
yond the reach of want and estab-
lished upon self-supportlng basis
". y. San.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

The latest American tourist in Europe
took a notion to buy a sealskin cloak
for his wife. On nearing New York it
occurred to him it would be fine piece
Of economy to avoid paying the duties on
it. Accordingly he asked female ac-
quaintance on board to put it on and
wear it ashore az her own. She was on
ly too happy TO accommodate. She
were it ashore accordingly but she omit
ted to meet the gentleman afterwaro
and SO the wife of prominent manu-
facturer Of Springfield will have g 9
without the sealskin this winter.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

Private advices from Richmond,
Va, say that there is poor pros
pect 70. the new scheme to fund
the debt of the State at four per
cent. interest The trouble is thai
the taxpayers want to shirk hig :
or taxes, and nothing Will sun
them short of a cutting down OF
the principal.
The Boston Post iDemocratic),
In discussing the new Finance bill
says:
ut Is perfectly easy to present
as an objection this standing theo-
~, that, gold being at premium,
silver must likewise command a
premium, which will pay for ex-
port; but no theory Is to be accept
ed without the very important ac-
cessories of the facts bearing upon
1t at the time it is to be subjected
| to experiment. Itseems undenia-
BILE that the mere position of the
Treasury in reference 10 resump-
ton must give strength to an at
tempt to exchange fractional cur
rency for silver coin, and, on the
other hand, that the circulation of
silver must aid, by increasing the
public confidence at least, in hast
ening the task OF resumption. AS
for the details, having secured the
main point Of resumption, future
Congresses will feel bound TO make
them co-0perate for the single end
In view"
The approaching meeting of the
various State Legislatures that will
this year elect United States Sena-
tors, Is bringing that subject, with
the various chances of different
candidates, up for active discus
Sion. The Boston Globe forecasts
the coming struggle in the Massa-
chusetts Legislature over success
sor to Sumder. Balloting will COM
mence ON January 10, and the
question whether there shall be a
caucus has not yet been decided.
The Dawes men express q strong
desire for caucus. for the Demo-
cratic minority Is sufficiently
strong, with the aid of few Re-
publican malcontents, to give
trouble. They point to the record
of Dawes, and expect victory, the
figuring placing him somewhere
in the vicinity of rs or 100 votes,
and his chances improve as time
passes, His supporters look to see
him lead any other Republican
when the balloting begins. OF
other candidates, Charles Francs
Adams, ex-Gov. Bullock, Senator
Washburn, and Judge Hoar, the
last named is supposed to have the
strongest following next to Dawes
as a number Of his old friends are
reelected, though his strength it
is by no means easy to estimate. If
no caucus is held, the balloting
will probably open as in 1874, in
which case Washhurn is believed
to stand a better chanch than he
fore
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-01-09

FOR the best and cheapest AND most
complete stock of solid Silver, and sll-
yer plated ware, Clocks sc, TO be found
in the city 60 to 5. HUTCHINSON.
Oct. 10TH. INV.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
m.CARTNEY AND PARKER.

The Nestor of the Metropolis Press,
Mccartney. has held out red flannel
rag in the face OF W. II. Parker, who
publishes a lengthy card in the Massac
Journal. lie accuses Mccartney Of being
ignorant of the use Of quotation marks,
and of general ignorance. In portion
of bis article Mr.. Parker gives the follow
ing advice to our friend Mccartney,
which will strike even the casual OBJ
server as being very vigorous in style,
and denoting considerable solicitade as
to the gentleman's intellectual develop
ment and his standing for veracity: Zone
word more, and will quit. Nc, take
my advice: Learn the use Of punctua.
ton marks, learn how to spell, and learn
how to tell the truth. II you can't do
either, sell out to some one who can. and
don't disgrace the craft any longer by
issuing such sheet as comes from the
four.story brick called The Times Build
ing and claiming to be, by your own
language, the leading paper Of the dis
tijct ~
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
EDITORIAL NOTES.

George Minor, young man ~ years
OF age, died in Murphysboro last wedncs-
day. t'A. HEtLt b.-t'
The Standards SantAnder special an
nounces that Generals Iona and Quesada
have captured Orduna.
The Egyptian Army has entered
Abyssinia. The Abyssiniaus are retreat
ing, Offering no resistance. "a b" 7 70
The returns OF the election held In
Cuban Libre confirm the appointment
made by Congress Of Colonel Senior Juan
b. Sporetto as President of the Repub-
lie.
-"ComModorc Rollin2pin," the hu,
moro'ls writer, Is named Carter. lie was
the proprietor Of steam bakery In Cairo
during the latter part a tue war. IszT
4 The iron clad Magenta, the flagship
'of the Vice-Admiral commanding the
French squadron of Toulon, caugh
hre on the Both, and ultimately exploded
All on board were saved.
1.-THE total cleartnes Of tile Chicago
banks for the past week are $2a,3l4,
Sas II, being Sl.osO,s 0l 81 in excess o
Wose for the corresponding week las
!. year.
"a -rrivste kilograms from Montiyedo
Na"o 'hs 2sth inst, say the restoration
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
LOCAL NOTICES.

Large stock ladies furnishing goods,
TO be sold very cheap at &. llanny's.
-Shawls and Cloak. of all the late
styles ranging from the cheapest 4" the
finest. j. Burger q Co. have paid par
ticular attention to this department. and
are able TO undersell any house in the
city. Call and be convinced.
Don't fail TO see that handsome line
of Ladies' Ties and Ribbons at j. Burger
4 Co.'S.
Those who need winter boots should
call on X. Jones, Commercial avenue
His stock OF French and Domestic calf
skins is the best in the market.
Large stock clothing TO be sold out
without reserve, at {. llannys.
Our Domestic Department is complete
in all its details, and will be sold cheaper
than ever. j. BURGER q Co.
Large stock Of wooden goods, Han
nels, linseys and shecting llannels, very
cheap, at C.. Hanny's.
For EmbroiderieHd Laces, go to J.
Burger & Co.'s, No. ia Commercial ave
nue..
r.. Jones, the Commercial avenue
boot-maker, can furnish you with the
best pair OF boots to be found in the city.
Ladies, misses and chldrcn's under
wear at very low prices at j. Burger Il
Co.'S.
The finest stock of dress goods, con-
sisting OF Cassimeres. Empress Cloths,
Dlagonals, Mohars, Poplins. at j. Bur
ger & Co.'s. l24 Commercial avenue
Large stock gents furnishing goods
at very low prices, at c. llanny's.
For great bargains in Flannels, call
on j. Burger q Co. They have the best
assorted stock in the city, and sell them
at a,tonishingly low prices.
Large stock dry goods, without re
serve, at very low prices, ut &. IIannys.
II you want good Custom-made
lady's or MISS shoe call on j. Burger
& Co.
BeS'TIlE ALEXANDER COUNTY
BANK WILL PAY INTEREST ON
DEPOSITS IN TIE SAVINGS DE
PARTMENT.
Large stock Of domestic prints, mus.
Inns, and tickings, at low prices, at G.
llannys.
j. Burger Il Co. call especial attcn-
ton Of honsckeepers and those contenl-
plating keeping house, to their large
stock Of entirely new carpets and oil
cloths. This is their first season Ia that
line, aud are confident of suiting all in
the latest designs.
Large stock Of carpets, oil cloths and
mating, at greatly reduced prices, at c.
llanny's.
For cork-soied boots or shoes, go to
X. Jones, the Commercial avenue boot
and shoe maker. lie is n tirst-class work
man and never falls to please.
A very large assortment of German.
town yarn, Bermah zephyrs. and every
article appertaining to this department.
in all shades and colors, at j. Burger a.
Cos.
Fine. neat and stylish box.tocl
stitched boots and shoes are made
specalties by X. Jones. the Commercial
| avenue boot and shoe manufacturer.
Give him call,
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-11-02
rmE ELECTION IN MrsslssrpPl.


Although It has been predicted that
during the election to take place IN Mis-
sissippi te-lay, the blacks and whites
will commence the war of races so often
alluded to in newspaper leaders, it is be-
lleved By the ppsnine - citlAsns OF bptk,
parties thAt as AfrAngcsneeh are SMeh'
that no fuptars sof sen@ai charactsr|
can possibly occur Ames being trained
military man saw danger boiling him
no good imminent, and therefore acqui.
ssced In the wishes of the best citizens
to disband the militia. That was the
first step toward peace. Since then a
truce has prevailed, both parties feeling
sanguine Of success at the bal
lot.box to-day. We fear Democracy
and Conservatism Will not win the
civil battle which Is OF such vital interest
to them; but We hope our fears may
prove false, and that the parties of pro-
gress and honesty may assume control Of
State almost ruined by the excuses and
turbulence Of the party in power. II
they win, what an exuberance Of exulta-
ton will burst from people oppressed
and badgered beyond belief; and what
an impetus will be given to labor in the
return Of tlAe black bailot r,snipWlators
to the corn and cotton patches OF the
Mississippi bottoms and prairies.