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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
WEST VIRGINIA.
An UnpatriOtic legislature
Proposed Injunction Pre-
venting the Removal of
the Capital.

Special Dispatch 10 The CHM. Enquirer:
CHARLESTON, w. VA, February a.
Washington's birthday was ignored by the
Legislature, contrary to custom. There is
an immense press ofbusiness on hand, and
only till Friday 10 transact it. The term
then expires, unless a two-thirds vote is
obtained to extend 1t. And adjourned term
next winter ia talked Of and possible,
though not probable.
An injunction to stop the removal ofthe
Capital on Constitutional md leg
grounds will probably be sued ont Of the
Supreme Court by Charleston men. 1t is
claimed that the capital can be retained
several years by legal maneuvering.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
General Tracy Continues.

NEW York, Feb The trial OF the
Tilton-B eecher suit was continued this
morning in the Brooklyn city court room,
which, ms on previous days, was pach ed
with spectators. The parties to the suit
were all present General Tracy continu-
ed his address. He said that the charge
In this case was adultery, and the burden
of giving proof of it lay with the pros
ecution. IL was
NOT FOR DEFENDANT TO PROVE HIS INNOCENCE,
but for the other side to prove his guilt
They knew how difficult it was for any per-
son charged with the commission OF this c.
fence TO pro Lis innocence by 'ssnyine-il
on the witness stand When he is accused
of this offence all he can do is to give de.
NAL of it, and bring his previous good
character to bear upon 1t. The parties had
been acquainted for 20 years, and dminge
that time this lady was the wife Of Theodor,
Tilton. She was member of the church
and the husband and pastor up to four years
ago we're the warmest friends. He visited
their home at Tilton's request during that
time. and there was not the slightest EVIL
dence to show that the defendant was guilty
Of the offence imputed to him. There was
not the slightest evidence either TO connect
the offence with
THIS WHITE soULED WOMAN
Of having criminal intercourse with her
pastor You will remember, gentlemen,
the story told by this woman, reeking
from the dens of pollution, Kate Cary
or Kate Smith, as she called
herself. who swore that she saw plaintiff 8
wife sitting on The lap Of her pastor, and
heard him say, Elizabeth, how do you
feel ~ and her reply, "Dear father, !
feel so-so.n The audience here burst into
laughsrs in which Beecher and his wife
Joined. When this had subsidized Tracy con-
tinued And now, gentlemen, you will
remember the story told by Mrs. Tilton's
brother when, on one occasion, he went
into the parlor, at what time he does not
know, Mrs Tilton WAS moving rapidly
away with her face flushed, Beecher sat
quite still This was not in bed room,
but in the parlor of the house. This case
stood entire alooffrom this sort ofevidence
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
BY TELEGRA PH.
FOR THEINDEPENDENT.
THE SCANDAL TRIAL.
Reecher's Defence.

NEW York, Feb. 24.--The Brooklyn city
court room was again crowded this morn
ing, oil parties TO the suit were early in
their places The greater part of the spec
tators were lawyers who had gathered ia
hear the
OPENING ron THE DEFENCE,
by General Tracy. After a few preliml.
naries had been arranged, Tracy rose and
said the time had now arrived for the de.
fence TO open their case There were great
interests involved in the trial hey could
not be oyer-estimated, as they involved
the religious and moral interests of society
Either this defendant was to so forth vim
dicated from this court room or stain
upon his life and character. My client
takes his stand here alone, but supported
by his God and the justice of his character
Defendant early devoted himself to the
ministry Of God, il was no bed of roses. He
STRUCK our FOR THE WILD WEST,
sisted by his dear wife, who accompanied
him. He is now the same true, simple, I'M
affected man as he was there in his west
ern home. No pain Of human sorrow but
had not found in him {, reliever- Among
his great congregation he had ministertd
for over twenty years untiringly He has
been the indeiatigable teacher Oft the peo-
pie for all these years. 1t was because his
preaching was known by these who knew
the man, TINT he was girded around in this
trial BY so many worn hearts. When
danger threatened from abroad he was the
first to lead the masses in the defence of
the Union. His courage in that struggle
won the admiration of the whole world
and the earnest gratitude Of his own peo-
pie
ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING CHARACTERISTICS
Of the man was profound and earnest in
terest in young men. This prosecution
was the reward he received for tho love
and devotion he had layished upon young
man The speaker then went on 10 relate
THE HISTORY OF THEODORE TILToN.
He embraced the widest views, and be-
lieyed that the world would follow in the
way he led He became deist, denying
the existence of q God, and denounced the
marriage relations rs fraud and hinder
ing the advancement of the world But
Theodore Tilton fell from his high emf
ncnce TO which few men attain TO the bot
tom of an abyss In the blind impotence
OF MS rage ne determined 10 WISH his an
ger upon Henry Ward Beecher, imagining
had been the cause of his destruction. Bee
cher wasa friend Of both Theodore TiIton
and bis wife. Friend, wife and children
must be trampled down to secure that vim
dicationi FOR which he had bartered his soul.
Counsel spoke of Beechers affection for
Theodore Tilton, which was Increased by
the latter's marriage to q young girl, then
member of the congregation. Beecher
was then invited to fill the editorial chair
of the Independent, and he had appointed
this man assistant editor, and it was here
the foundation of rivalry was laid. Bee
cher's habit of making himself at home in
the residences of members of his church
was known to Tilton, and be was early re-
quested by the latter to visit his house.
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B.
MINER JIM.
AFTER AN EXPLOSION.


So comrades, this is death We'll, death
i%a FRIEND.
You only whispered, but | heard "Jim's
done"
LIES been most dreadful tangled; here
is an end,
And I'm lucky one
So catch the thread without longer
fight;
Pm not afraid. The parsop used to
say,
III take my chauce-perhaps HE'LL
lead the way,
And let the angels pass the time o
day.
Curions. I've been so puzzleo. When
did not feel single bit of fear.
Though the dark mine became glitter
ing cell
And heaven looked very near.
All! dying is not much. | always
Since was working lad, SO high,
That living was the hardest of the two.
But stiIl-I'm feard the little chaps viii
cry
They'll miss me, when they watch you
going by.
Yoa see, the little chaps was mighty
nice,
They loved me SO that kept my think
ing white
Aud miners grim is wholeSomer than
I've tried to teach them right.
Who'll see to them Their mother S
dead you know;
used to think God had a grudge
against me;
But l4ow-the thread has got untaugled
guess He knows. The little chap will
His re- But still I'm ferd they'll cry
t,,r me.
So. breath comes shorter! Comrades,
lift me higher
I'm glad the parson targht me how to
read;
And once he said, Seeds peace shall
crown desire"
Ibid not like much heed;
But now it seems all written out IN
light
Suffe, Oh no, the parsons words were
wise.
Something what is it ?--seems TO blind
my sight; :.
| thought moment that it was Gods
eyes.
Don't touch ne. Hush | rise and
rise-aud rise.
Boston Transcript
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
LOUISIANA COMPROMISES
The Wheeler Proposition Esl
VOrabIy Considered.

New ORLEANS, La. Feb. 24.-Last even
ing Governor Kellogg received telegram
from United States Marshal Packard, now
in Washington, stating that The compro-
mise proposition submitted by Congress
man Wheeler had been accepted by Messrs
Brooke and Leonard, representing the
Louisiana conservatives. Similar iniorma-
ton was telegraphed TO tie conservative
caucus in session here. 1t Is probable that
tho Wheeler proposition will be accepted
to-day. A majority Of the members ex-
pressed themselves In favor oft. Cover
nor Kellogg is exceeding anxious that
some plan Of adjustment be agreed upon
before Congress adjourns.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
The War of the Railroads

Reported for the Baho. San OF The 2Oth. ]
Some further movements in the
contest between the Pennsylvania
and Baltimore & Ohio railroad COR
porations are reported. In addi-
ton to the reduction of fares to
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and Chicago,
and other points already announc-
ed, the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road authorities have made reduc-
tons for passengers to other lead
ing points further West, South and
Southwest, AS follows: From Balti-
more to Kansas City reduced from
$34 to $26; to Memphis, Tenn,
from $34 % to $26 Is; to Nashville,
from S27 45 10 $40 As, to Rev Or
leans, from $40 to $3S; to Omaha,
from S35 to $25; to ST. Joseph's,
fr0l. $40 To $2R. and tn st. Pms,
nom $3} to so. tbs sale of tick
cts to the West by the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad has been large, and
lliev are good until used, while
the Pennsylvania tickets are limit
ed to five days.
In the matter of through trains
and travel to and from New York
the situation remains unchanged,
though the Baltimore and Ohio
Company has perfected details nee
essary to the convenience of pas
sengers over their road. Arrange
ments have been made fer baggage
and other transfers.
FREIGHTS AND HEAVY BUSINESS.
In the matter of freights investi-
CATION shows that there is no grea-
ter cutting" for the West than
has been given. No one has ship
ped any coffee at cents the 100 lbs
1t is claimed that for the imnedi-
ate present neither OF the parties to
the contest are losing much by cut
ting freights, as the cars must be
sent West to bring back grain, and
both can afford to despatch them
full az low charges rather than let
them go empty. There is a sharp
cut to Martinsburg, w. Va, and
Frederick and Cumberland, Md,
competing points of the two roads,
Pennsylvania by reason of tho con-
Meeting lines.
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All Sorts.
ltea set--the Chinese.

Atea set--the Chinese.
A poor relation--a carb-uncle.
Something about Whitewater.
Light wines may make a heavy head
A rare hower--the pink Of polite
ness.
The key to an uncertain gatc-whis-
key
Collectors know when their work is
dun.
Hanging is brisk, but with falling
tendency.
Spain took a little Bonrhon on Nsv
Years day.
"Sally, what time do your folks
dine 2" "Soon as you so away.
What risk do people run who SIT in
free pcws IN church Ofbeiug good for
nothing.
a California man pounded bis wife,
was fined 800, and sold his wifs's silk
dress 70 pay the me.
II has been cold enough in Kansas 70
freeze whiskey. and some Of the drunk
ards there have become solidlmen.
Forty girls will run after q snob with
4 gold headed cane, where one will shy
up to man with good horse sense.
Michigan men don't feel as though
they had eloped unless they leave wife
and four children IN destitute circum-
stances.
4 California preache y preaching On
the best way 10 raise boys. We have all
ways found 4 number 10 boot very eff
fectivc.
Il laoss bad to see o dog precede his
mas.sx down the street, and calmly
tuya down the stairs TO the first saloon
he approaches. 1t shows there is some
thing wrong, something lacking, q de-
pIsrable tendency on the part Of the
dog.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
A .Hmsf RetrihmtiOln.

The other day a well-dresSed
stranger, carrying y hand valise,
called into life insurance Office
and inquired if the agent was in.
The agent came forward, rubbing
his hands, aud the stranger asked:
do you take life insurance risks
here?n
!" Yes, sir, glad TO see you, sir
sit down, sir,n replied the agent
!" What do you think oflife insu-
rance, anyway 2" inquired the
stranger, as lie sat down and took
off his hat.
ats national blessing, sir-an
institution which is looked upon
with sovereign favor by every en-
lighted man and woman in Amer
Ca.
"That's what l have always
thought answered the man. -
Docs your company pay its losses
promptly"
Yes, sir--yes sir. If you were
insured with me, and you should
die tonight, I'd hand your wife a
check within 4 week"
Couldn't ask for anything bot
ter than that
No, sir-no, sir. The motto Of
our company is Prompt pay and
honorable dealings p"
"How much will $1,000 policy
cost ?p inquired the stranger after
long pause.
You are-let's see say thirty
five. A policy on you would cost
$40 the frs. year."
"That's reasonable enough
Yes, that's what we call low,
but ours is strong company, does
safe business and invests in only
first-class securities. If you are
thinking of taking out a policy
let me tell that ours is the best and
the safest, and that even agents of
rival companies will admit the
truth of what | say"
And when 1 die, my wife will
get her money without any troub-
le'
en- guarantee that, my dear
sir"
And III get q dividend every
year?n
Yes; this is a mutual compa-
NY, and part of the profits come
back to policy-holders."
Aud it won't cost me but $l10
for a policy of $1,000
THAT the fig#r7. and its ss
low as on can get s..fo insurance
anywhere. Let me write you a
policy. you'll never regret it,"
Them's the blanks, / s'pose?"
said the stranger pointing to the
blanks.
Yes,n said the agent, as he
hauled one up to him and took up
a pen What do you say-shall |
fill out the applications"
"No, I guess / won't take any
to-day" replied the stranger,as he
unlocked his valise; "but if you
want something that will take that
wart Of your nose inside week,
I've got fright here !sIps good fer
corns, bunions, ingrowing nails,
cuts, bruises, sprains, the tooth
ache, earache, -.n
The patent medicine man left.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27
The Communist Trouble in
Chicago.

Nav YoRK, February "a Chicago
dispatch says At a meeting Of commun-
lists yesterday resolution were adopted de-
manding more equitable distribution of
the relief funds, and committee was ap-
pointed to present them to the relief and
aid society to-day at noon. 1t was also
agreed that another meeting be held at q
p. NJ. TO learn the result. All the troops
IN the city have been placed in readiness.
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A Paddock on u stove.

A paper published in Hascagou-
III, Miss, has this suggestive state
ment: " Freeze out Is game sue
cessfully played by Mr.. Payne at
our railroad station-house. He has
had a paddock on the stove and as
The depot lovers cannot replenish
the fire when it burns out, they
quickly vanose the branch"
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Gen. HawIcy Again u Candi-
cate.

HARTFORD, CIR, February 24.---
AT the repudlicn convention of|the
lst Congressional district TO day,
General j. r. Hawley was unQn-
imously renominated.
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my real number is six, but my
hand will bear squeezing" is what
she said to the young man at the
glove counter. And the great,
thick-headed dolt got her pair OF
five and a halfgloves without find
ing out how much squeezing her
hand would bear.
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Inc Wheeler Compromise
Accepted.

New DREAMS, Feb. 25.--Thc
conservative caucus has agreed to
accept The Wheeler Compromise
by vote OF 81 to 33.
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Fatal Coasting AccisIent.

HARTFORD, Feb 23.--WiIIie Mlchen,
aged Is, was killed, and a number Of
girls and young men were injured, while
ocoasting il Meriden last night.
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THE GALLONS.
Murderer of the Hamncft
Eamily Executed TO-flay.

PlTTsnuRc, Pa, Feb. 23.--The execu-
ton OF Earnest Ortman, the murderer Of
the Hamnctt family, win take place In tie
Jail yard at noon to-day. The crime for
! which 0rtman suffers death was commit :
lted Gu the night OF the 29th Of April last
near Homestead, a village on the Pitts
burg, Virginia and Charleston railroad,
six miles above this city. His victims were
John Hamneit, well-to-do farmer.
his wife, Agnes, two daughters, named
Ida and Emma, and Il bound boy named
Robert Smith. The murder was discov-
cred carly next morning, the burning Of
their house attracted the attention
of neighbors, and during the day the re-
mains OF the unfortunate family were took
from the rnines, A the time Of the MUIR
der 0rtman was engaged as farm hand
by Mr.. Iamnett, and treated as one Of the
family. He is native Of Germany, and
has been in this country about two years
After his arrest be made confession, and
las since expressed himself willing and
ready to pay the penalty Of his crime
The Execution.
PlTrsDuRa, Feb. 23.--- All the gates lead
ing to the Jail were guarded by the police
this morning, those holding tickets Of adj
mission were not admitted until Ii o'clock
At llsi5 reporters and other witnesses
took their positions around the scaflold
ane At II o'clock Ortman, accompanied
by Rev Ilerizberger and Mciser, followed
by Sheriff Hare and Deputies and Doctors
Pollock, GiImor and McKcivy, emerged
from the Jail lie assembled the scaflold
with u firm step, and after the cap, n white
one, had been adjusted, he babe those
around him good bye, aud exclaimed in a
loud and firm voice, Jesus Christ have
mercy on my soul. Into thy hands COM
nit myself AT three minutes after IL
the drop fell and Earnest orlman was
launched into eternity.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-27

Mr.. Maybe, of Toronto, was knocked
down by mistake for another man, re-
Gently. He hopes that they'll hit the
right Naylle on the head next timel
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-29
The Pacific Disaster.

FINDINGS OF THE ooRoNER's JURY-CRUEI NEGLECT
OF THE CAPTAIN OF THE ooLLIDINd STEAMER.
associated Press Special Telegram.
SAN Francisco, Nov 27,
A Victoria despatch says that the Coroner's
Jury on the body of Thos j. Farrell, victim of
the Pacific disaster, found that tho Pacific
should not have been damaged by the collision
with the Orpheus if she had been a sound and
substantial steamer that the collision was caused
by the 0,pteus being improperly steered across
the bows of the Pacific; that the watch on the
deck of the Pacific was insufficient in number to
keep proper lookout, consisting only OF the
helmsman. one man supposed to be ON the look
out and the third mate, d young man
of doubtful experience; that the Pa
cifc had about $50 persons on board,
and had hve boats whose utmost carrying capac-
ity did not exceed 100; that the boats were not,
and could not be launched by an undisciplined
and insufficient crew, and that the captain of
the O,plteus sailed away without trying to as
certain what advantage was done to the Pacific
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-29
StiIR Ont.
E-H-Sl

no VERDICT YET FROM THE AHREN JURY-THE
LONGEST ABSENCE FOR MANY YEARS.
By Telegraph to the Commercial.
NEW CASTLE, Nov. 27-1 P. M.
The jury in the case Of the State Us. Patrick
Ahren and George Weitel, tried for the murder
of an unknown tramp near Townsend, are still
out unable to agree.
The absence of this jury is the longest in
many years. At this hour it has been out sixty
three hours, the case having been given it at 10
o'clock ON Wednesday. The last hours have
been hours of fasting, and prayer-at least,
a sincere desire of the heart that the differ
ences which are keeping them apart might be
reconciled.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-29

Cousrny CHURCH WEDDINa.-R. L. Naudain,
of Middletown, and Miss Lille J. Cam, daugh-
ter Of Richard Cann, Esq, of Pencader Hun
dred were welded in the Presbyterian church
at Glasgow, on Thursday afternoon last, by Rev;
Jayson Rodgers, after the Presbyterlan Tor form t OF
event which had been much talked OF in the
neiehborhood, created an unusual amount of
ntsrast. Tho bride was dressed in dark brown
travelling dress and lightcolored hat while the
groom donned the inevitable black. weddihg
tour was made to Boston.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-29
Maryland Dead.

A PROMINENT CARROLL COUNTY LAWYER DROPS
DEAD IN COURT.
associated Press Special Telegram.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Nov 27.
In the Court room at Westminster, Carroll
county, yesterday, Elijah F. Crout, aged 55, one
of the leading members of the Carroll County
Bar, fell dead while addressing the jury.
FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED.
Peter A. Kelly, aged 60, highly respected
and well known citizen of Baltimore, was found
dead in his bed at Barnums HOTEL this morn
ing. He was attending to business, yesterday,
and retired, last night, in his usually good
health.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-29
vIcc-President wilson's Hemnins.


THEY LIE IN STATE IN INDEPENDENCE HALL AND
ARE VIEWED BY AN IMMENSE CROWD.
associated Press Special Telegram.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 81.
Upon the arrival Of the remains of Vice. -Pres-
dent Wilson in this city, last evening, they were
removed to Independence Hall, where the coffin
was uncovered and thousands gazed upon the
body before 12 o'clock. After that hour the
room was closed, and the sentinels kept guard
throughout the remainder of the night.
VIEWING THE CORPSE, THIS MORNING.
The doors of Independence Hall were re-
opened at seven O'Clock, this morning, and from
that hour until eleven, the time fixed for the
closing of the oasket, two continuous files of
people passed through the chamber to view the
remains of the late Yice-President. The time
assigned the public WAS 30 short that great
number of persons were unable to gain ad-
mittance to the Hall.
REFORMING THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.
The funernal procession formed at eleven
o'clock and proceeded over the route heretofore
agreed upon to the Germantown Junction
depot, the State House and many church bells
on the route being tolled.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-11-29

health and settle into troublesome disorders. Erup-
tons OF the skin are the appearance on the surface
OF humors that should be expelled from the blood:
Internal arrangements are the determination OF
these same humors to some internal organ, OF OF
gans, whose action they derange, and whose sub
stance they disease and destroy. AYERs SARshpA-
RIi.LA eSpels these humors from the Dood. When
they are gone the disorders they produce disappear
such Uiceratfons of the Liner. Stomach, htdnegs
Lungs, Euptions and Eruptiue Disease Y the Ssul
81. A,thonys Fire, Rose Eryspetds lnptes, rus
es Biotches, BOits, Iuniors, 4etter and sat Rheun
Scatd Head, Ringcorn, Ulcers and Sores Rheynatlsn
Neuralgia, Pain in the Bones, Side and Head, fefdfe
Weakness Steri,ity Leucorrh9a arising from Internal
ucerations and uterine disease, Dropsy Dyspepsia
Enaciation and General Debility. With thef uepar-
tllre health returns.
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lV (Chromo.)
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An organization for
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sixty Branch Retail Stores. Beautiful Oil Chromos,
OF different sizes, presented to purchasers of l, 2
4 or 3 pounds OF Tea. he Company has now ready
Tor delivery splendid chrome entitled: NIP and
Tuck" new Qhree pound) picture, showing live
lY skirmish between baby and his pet dog for the
possession of dol IL is full Of roaring fun that
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