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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-20
THE CHANGERS.
Changers i'm Convention.

The representative OF subordi-
nate oranges met in Council at
Anderson, Monroe Co, last week.
A very large proportion Of the
subordinate oranges of West Va.
were present, and good deal Of
business was transacted.
The Grand Master 3. NJ. Kitch-
en- presided over the deliberations,
in an unfinished meeting house in
Anderson, and all the proceedings
were characterized by prudence,
and wisdom.
The Secretary II. w. Baylor.
read written address on Thurs
day night, delivered to an open
assembly, which was quite prac-
tical and listened to with good
deal OF attention by good audi
ence.
The Committees appointed on
the subjects of organizations,
finance, progress, press, legisla-
ton, &C., made their reports, and
nearly all were adopted. The
committee reported that 80 gran
ges had been orgonized in West
Va, up to the time the report is
made up. The committee on leg
islation reported against voting
for or encouraging candidates who
cannot pledge themselves to aid
in reform of GoverDmenta affairs;
and recommending new Degisla-
ton in reference to passing Off
GERS and legislators free on the
railroads. And in connection with
the same subject the following were
adopted:
| RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, charges of peculation
and plunderfrom our State Treas
ury since 1873, have been made
against certain ofour State Officers,
and whether false or true are dis
graceful TO the State and should be
thoroughly investigated, that the
guilty may be punished and the
innocent released frsm all suspi-
cion, and that we may know who
are worthy of confidence and who
not, therefore,
Resolved, That we, reaffirming
the teachings and principles of our
Order, declare that our organiza-
ton as such is free from any par
ty obligations, and that is our pur-
pose to keep it so every member
of our Order being free to select
his own political party; yet we
claim the right to ask for the right
and proper use of the Public
Money: and to denounce all
thieves and plunderers of the pub
lie treasury, without stopping to
enquire to what party they be-
long.
Resolved, Thanks of this organi-
zation is hereby rendered to the
Legislature of West Va. for tho
able anu efhcient committee APP
pointed to examine into the frauds
charged to have been committed
on the State Treasury.
ResolUed, That if the authority
given to said committee is not
wide enough in scope to empower
it TO investigate ALL the frauds or
delinquencies talked of, then we
respectfully request that their
| powers be EXTENDED so that they
will have such power and author
ity, as will enable them to get at
the bottom of dll apparently well
grounded complaints.
The Grange closed business
about IL o'clock Thursday night,
to meet again in one year, at the
call of the executive officers but
the place was fixed at Parkers-
burg, for the next meeting.
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American House.
(EAsT SIDE OF QUEEN STREET, BETWEEN
BURKE AND MARTIN STREETS.
ChaS. II. keeter, PrOp'r.

TINE present propr ietor took charge
Il of this popular hotel on April lst,
and has thoroughly refurnished it, and
is now prepared u, accommodate the
travelling public or permanent boarders
in the most satisfactory manner.
TIL Il ABLE
will always be supplied with the
choicest eatables prepared by trust
worthy and experienced cooks.
THE PUREST LIQUORS an
WINES and choice variety at the
bar. Huntsville Acme Whiskey, pur-
est made, ALWAYS on hand.
Good stables and attentive hostler
Cali and you shall be satisfied.
[AprilI. 1876, lyw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-20
Jem Mace's Challenge Ac'
cepted.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13.-Tom Allen
yesterday received Jem Mace's
challenge, and though he never
challenged Mace, he has written
to the editor of Belts Life accept
ing the challenge to fig for $4,000
He considers Mace's challenge a
piece of buncombe.
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RICHARD ZEPP
VIM Nj LEMON
FRED HAYES

The following named persons
have gone into bankruptcy, the
names of other applicants will be
added to this list as soon as theii
creditors receive notice to that eff
feet, and will continue to be pub
lished until settlement is No de.
All creditors should come forward
at once and prove their accounts.
which will enable them to recover
at least so per cent. of their claims
if not the whole amount. It is
impossible for them to get thel,
discharge until at least SO per
cent. is paid:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-08
NaIIomell local Mems.

The temperance reform meeting at City Hall,
in this city, on Sabbath evening last, was one Of
the best of the series. DR.. J. @. A. Halves was
called upon to preside, and after prayer by Rev.
Mr.. LeLacheur and the singing of select hymns
by the audience, the chairman in few well
chosen remarks suited to the occasion, introduced
Capt. McKelvey of Portland, who for an hour
held the entire congregation in enthusiastic atten-
ton while he rehearsed the rise and progress OF
the temperance reform movement, with frequent
illusions to his own personal experience as mod
crate drinker and confirmed inebrate. Mr. Lee
Lacheur followed in a brief address, which, not
withsandng the lateness of the hour, was listened
to with unfagging interest. The chairman stated
at the close of the services that another meeting
would be called at an early day, for the purpose
OF organizing new temperance reform club IN
this city. May much good result fom these ef-
forts.
On Saturday last as tn 1875 train for Port
land approached the Winthrop street crossing in
this city, team of four horses with load OF
granite came near proving barrier to the pro
gross of the train; but by the presence of mind
Of the driver and the judicious use of the whip
the load was started completely across the track
just in season to prevent collision, with scarcely
an inch to spare.
Those who may have occasion to enter our rall-
road passenger station may be gratified to know
that the structure has recently been strengthened
by several plank braces placed in the basement to
prevent accidents by the tumbling through of the
main floor, and also to relieve apprehensions Of
general caying in by the pressure Of the gentle
western breczes, that frequently set the old rattle
trap shaking. The entire expense of the repairs
will probably foot up nearly seventy five cents-a
liberal outlay, truly, taken in connection with
other similar extravagances in the way of patch
ing floors and stopping up cracks to prevent small
children falling into the cellar. A new latch
string to the outer door and the outlying up Of a
few squares Of glass, the necessities of the case
may require, will probably comprise the long
promised improvements for the present season
at least
The body Of Mr.. G.. II. Halves was brought to
this city, by railroad, from New Gloucester in this
State, on Thursday evening last, for interment i'll
the cemetery in West Farmngdale, where his
family connections lie buried. Mr.. III. for
mcry resident Of this city, engaged in the gro
Gerry business on Water street. Our older citi
zen> y remember him as an honorable, cXem-
platy aud christian gentleman.
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THE NTtCIIIAS FIRE.
Further Fartieulars-Loss. $40 900; In.
surance, sG,25O-Narroy kscspeS.

Car Machias correspondent furnishes the fol-
loving additional particulars Of the fire in that
town on Saturday
\ fire at Machias, at = \. NJ, June j. destroyed
the house of the late Nathan Longicllow, occupied
by his family the old Alachias House, wears ago
a tavern, occupied by three families; Dennis
Shanahan's house; DR.. \. G.. Peabody's house; ;
the Catholic Church and parsonage, the latter
occupied by Father ODonnell; also three or four
barns and other small buildings, and 10 600 feet
Of coarse lumber, mostly boards. Seven families
were turned out, all Of them losing portion Of
their household goods. The Machias House, barn
ard connecting buildings, and the lumber, be-
longcd to the Vim. II. Hemenway estate; no in
surancc. Nathan Longfellow's family lose $1,000
or more; no insurance. DR.. Peabody lost his
house, library, all his instruments, and portion
Of his furniture; loss SIS 600 to $1,000 81 go in
surancc. The Catholic Society have $4,000 on
church and parsonage in the Hartford) Ena,
which nearly covers loss. The other families lost
goods, and in some instances about all their effects.
The whole central and business part of the town
came near destruction. There was no wind, and
some moisture from fog and working will shown
on the part Of the fiIemcn, citizens and strangers
provideutiay ayerted a general contiagration.
Several dwelling houses the Methodist church,
Centre street chulch, Union office, Eastern Hotel,
IIalmon's block, were fearfully exposed for more
than an hour. Lines OF buckets in conjunction
with three engines, and men on every roof endan-
gcred, contributed saving influences.
The los, will probably amount to $4,000; in
surarce 81, $50. 1t is said the fire, which started
in the unoccupied barn of the old Machias House,
| was caused by drunken Migrants, though nothing
is positively known as to its origin. The fire
worked from the buildings TO the lumber piles On
a vacant lot in the rear. The heat from the great
| piles of dry boards was immense. Houses three
| quarters OF mile distant had TO be protected
| against the cindcrs which fell on the roofs. The
| buildings are but many timber boxes.
\ drouth prevails here; no rain, except slight
| showers May 25th, for four weeks.
Fires arc burning in the woods and will soon,
| if not checked by rain, destroy valuable timber
growth.
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| in the premises, and had no right to throw out
I such votes. The constitution provides that the
Senate shall be filed up by Senators elected for
year by the people, and if they do not succeed in
doing it, and some districts vacant, then the
convention shall fill them.
The court announced that the time allowed for
his side had expired.
The arguments for the other side were opened
by Lewis W.. CLARK, Attorney General of the
State, who said that he had not been summoned
to appear by any party, nor received any notice
of the hearing. lie questioned the jurisdiction of
the court in such case, and said that he did not
know that Governor Weston OH trial though
from the remarks of Mr.. Pike he Judged it to be
the case. In his official position he said that he
had been the legal adviser Of Governor Weston,
and had counseed the course pursued by the
Governor and Council relative to the Senatorial
questions in dispute. He understood it to be adj
United on all sides that the returns of votes were
to be forwarded to the Secretary OF State, VINO
was 70 lay them before the Governor and Council,
by whom they were to be examined and that the
Governor was TO issue summons TO such persons
as appeared to be elected. This be said, was DONE
and The Senate met on the first Wednesday i'll
June, when the Senators were declared elected
lie would like to know by what authority the
House had any hight TO appeal to the court for
their opinion.
Mr.. Pike said that the House was a part of the
convention.
Mr.. Clark said it does require a convention, but
as yet there has been no convention, and the Gov
ernor has not been notified of the assembling of
the legislature. The Governor and Council, he
said, had taken the only course pointed out TO
them by the constitution; but he claimed they
had not been behind the returns.
storm.
Manchester, June I. The long needed rain
storm set in about neon and has continued to the
present time.
Political.
The Gubernatorial question and the probable
decision OF the Superior Court in the Senatorial
mudde continue to be the all absorbing topics of
Conversation.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
Daily Kennel,ee 9ournal.
PORTLAND.
Important Cases.

Portland, June I. In the Circuit Court this
morning, the case Manhattan Medicine Co. vs.
Nathan Wood, was taken up. A motion was
made to dissolve the restraining order, but it was
postponed This motion was to restrain Wood
from using the trade mark for Atwood's Ncgeta-
Bile Jaundice Bitters. The hearing was postponed
fifteen days, on provisional motion. Butler and
Libby for ptf.; Webb and Clifford for dcft.
The case of Webster vs. Washington Ice Co., is
to be heard before the Law Cout at its session in
this city in July. Gen. b. +. Butler and Col.
Thompson (Butler's successful rival for Congress)
appear for the ptf, and Hon. y. p. Could Of
Thomaston, for deft.
Sudden Death.
Miller McCullum, 60 years old, probably belong
ing in Pittsicld, Mass, was found dead in his bed
at O'Clock this afternoon. At he was arpsr-
emily well.
TT. W. n. GOGId.
In the District Court this morning the counsel
for Mr.. W. " Goold, proprietor of the late Bank
Of Portland, called for jury ard the case was
set down for Trial at Bangor on Tuesday the I'D
lust
Arrived.
Arrived, to-day, barkentinc Jose Rodenquez
Lopez Mcdonald, new, il6 tons, launched from
Merrill Bros. yard this morning; brigs Machas,
Bartlett; Roseau, Dominica; liza, Watts, New
York; schooners A. r. Mckenzie, Surin, CLARK S
Harbor Benetta, Clark Hautspolt Ms.
Cleared.
Cleared, today. schooners j. Bates, Plymouth;
Hattie, Baker, WeSport, n. s.; lIibernia, New
York.
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AN APPEAL 40 Ia. BENEVOLENT,
books for thu industrial School.

If there was ever an Institution erected for the
public veal and worthy OF the moral sympathies of
the benevolent d the good, such must be regard
ed the home which has been established at Halo
we'll for the protection and education of a class OF
hel, less girls, from eigh. to fifteen years OF age
The State and the liberalI-v "a few individuals
have reared the buildings, furnished H. and put the
school in operation. A small library Of books is
needed for the chitdren and officers of the lnstu
ton. Not sectarian books, but truly christian vol
umes, history, biogral by, and other works, suited
to the age and mental condition of the children are
needed To this end the undersigned make this
appeal to the benevolent, soliciting them to send
such books as they can spare, or u small cash do
nation for the purchase of books, to Henry X. Bak
er, Uallowell. They viii be placed at once in the
schooroom, where an APP roprate case has been
provided to receive them. Shall the children and
officers of the school speedily be gladdened with
the sight of the desired volumes.
HENRY X. BAKER, Executive Committee
SIMON PAGE, School Tor Glfls'
Halowell, June 9, 1875.
Hs-Newspapers in the State requested to copy.
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NEW NOitK.

The Weather.
View York, June !. The weather i !oggy,
ran and warm, wind southeast.
Stabbing ARRAY.
Dming desperate fight in Myrtle Avenue
car in Brooklyn, last night, caused by dispute
among some ronghs, as TO to the division of the
profit of sunday picnic two of them were ia
tally stabbed, and will probably die to-day.
Obituary.
private despatch states that James NJ. Swee-
new brother of Peter b. Sweeney and, like the
latter, one of the old Tammany-T Tweed ring, died
in Paris yesterday.
The Silk Smugglers.
1t is stated that the silk smugglers under arrest
here offered Edwards Pierpont $4,000 as a re-
tanning fee, just prior to his appointment as At
torney-G General.
New Planets.
The second observation has enabled DR.. Peters
to determine that both the objects discovered by
him on the morning of the 4th were hitherto
unknown planets. DIR. Peters styles them Nibiiia
and Adsona.
Failures.
New York, June l. The Evening Telegram
says Strange x Holland Bros, in the wool trade
in this market, suspended payment on Saturday
last.
The suspension of the Metropolitan Collar Co.
is reported. The concern was one of the largest
manufacturers of linen and other collars in this
country, doing business of about S2000000
year.
A large failure is reported from London. 1t is
supposed to be the firm who have been shipping
and pushing their teas on this market, through
auction rooms.
Convicted.
Dominica Polico, an Italian, to-day
victcd in the court of oyer and terminer, before
Judge Davis, of murder in the second degree in
stabbing and killing Joseph Pandalfe, on the 18th
of last April. His sentence was States prison for
life.
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Chicago Produce Market.
chicago. June 7. 1875.

CuICdKOs JUHC I,
Flour-extra spring 50a4 To-.
Wheat-No. spring cash 95-a-; jan. 93-a-,
99-a- July; Aug, 30.
COrn-No. =. mixed, cash, C6i< g.: Aug., 70lsa = !;
65h Jun; a57x July.
Oats-No. 2, 6s-a- cash: July, 56Ha-; Ass.
June; 42H Aug.
Rye-No. 2, 9Sa.
Barley-No 2 spring l12a8 cash; y0al 90 Sept.
Dressed Hogs gOOaS 3d..
Pclk-l9 50ai9 co cash 10 Goals GO July: 10 Co.
al9 10 Jun; 10 e5ai9 s5 Aug.
Lard-l3 65-a- cash ia STA - jun: - 87h
Is 70 July.
Bulk Meats shoulders Ska-; short rib mid,
lll9a-; short clear mid all1.
Hams Is lbs average d.
Whiskey-ll1alI.
Ereights-CorD To Buffalo, 81. n; wheat do ~
Receipts, OO0 -four: $4,000 wheat; A. 200 corn
q, 900 oats; o 00O rye; 0,c0J barley.
shipments - 7,00e hour; 252 000 wheat; $4,000
corn $4,000 oats 900 barley. J0c0 rye.
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Maine Teachers at the south.


Rev. A. Ii. Jones of China, who has been labor
ing in the schools Of panville, Va, with great
success, has recently returned to his home to.
gcher with the corps of teachers that have assisted
him in his noble work The company had a
pleasant trip and arrived safely in their native
State. The Danylle (Na.) Register mentions as
follows the departure of the party. We copy the
extract, not only because it is highly compliment
tary to Mr.. Jones and his assistant teachers, but
because it shows that Northern teachers are being
better appreciated at the South than formerly.
The field of toll is most hopeful and interesting
one:
yesterday the examinations in the public free
school for colored children in this place were con-
cluded, and the session of the school terminated.
Rev, A. III. Jones, the efficient superintendent and
the corps Of teachers left Yesterday morning for
their distant homes, and several free schools in
North Carolina under Mr. Jones superintendent
having also closed about the same time, the Caro-
lima teachers Joined the Danville party, making
eighteen in all, besides the Superintendent; and
all have gone TO spend the Summer vacation in
other States. These schools, we suppose, will be
reopened next FALL at least it is expected that ex-
ercses will be resumed in the Danville school in
October, when it is hoped that Rev Mr.. Jones,
who has done much good service in the past,
will return TO the same field of labor
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FOREIGN.
England.

London, June !, Children's meetings in con-
nectiou with the revival movement were held here
to day, in Bow Hall, Victoria Theatre and other
places. A great number OF children attended the
meetings.
Failure.
sydney, n. S. W., May s. Stublis 4 Company,
auclioneers, have failed liabilities, S50O,000.
An Inquiry.
The British naval authorities have sent vessel
to inquire into the massacre of the crew of the
brig James Binnie, of llowe's Island.
Financial.
Panicky rumors prevailed in commercial circles
owing to mining spcculations in 1873 and 1874 and
a crash is expected in many mercantile houses
within the week.
Ireland.
Dublin, June :. In the International match
competition, the following nine rihemen made the
best scores and the first six will probably compose
the team Wilson, Miner, Rigby, Fulton, Ham
ilton, Pollock, johnson, Mckena and Young. The
three last having used English rifles will have to
compete again.
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Personal.

Personal.
The address on Memorial day at East Machias,
was made by Herbert NJ. Heath of Gardiner.
Gov. Dinsley has been invited to be present at
the 18th Of June centennial in Machias.
Private letters from Y. w. Farwell, Esq, report
him in Venice, May 18th, himself and family in
good health. lie writes that he had very
pleasant visit in Rome; that he met the sculptor
Simmons and saw his model of the Edward Little
statue, which is pronounced very lite-like-a
credit to the sculptor and 10 the city Of Auburn.
Mr.. Farwcll speaks very highly of simmons
statue OF Gov. King. Mr.. Farwell was to return
to London about June 10Th, and then make a trip
through Scotland and Ireland, returning to Boston
in July.
Miss Clara i. N!ckles of oearsport since re-
covering from recent sickness, is singing more
swcetly than ever.
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Customs Receipts.
Indian Affairs.

The Customs Receipts for to-day amounted t.
G:22l 600.
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CONN ECTICUT.
Disastrous ConGagratiOm.

Hartford, June 7. The paint shop of the New
York, New Haven 4 Hartford Railroad Co., was
burned between II and - O'Clock tonight, with
all its contents. The building was about l5oxG0
feet, and contained freight and passenger cars in
process of repair Two passenger cars, two loco
motive tenders, and several freight cars and car
trucks were burned Loss estimated at $4,000;
insured in railroad policy covering all the prop
erty on the line. 1t is not known whether the fire
was inccndiary from spontaneous combustion.
Frank Ileirick. fireman, caught under the
falling walls, and it is thought, fatally injured.
Several others escaped very narrowly. llerrick
was badly bruised, and also burned before he
could be evtriCaed
Election.
Norwich, June :. The republicans carried the
municipal election here to-day. electing Col. IL.
IL. Osgood mayor and the whole city ticket, by
SOB majority.
The Turf.
Hartford, June T. The spring meeting at
Charter Oak park opens tomorrow afternoon and
continues four days, A large number Of fast
horses are on the ground and the entries promise
a successful meeting
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SIN n EayOrtte Place.

The extra bargains which have always been had
at Mrs. Wcbster's firstclass and well-arranged
millinery store, have kept it in a leading position
and each day it is thronged by purchasers who
find ready made, stylish hats and bonnets at rea'
sonabe prices. She has now special line OF
goods for the rising generation, who score from
one to five years, which make handsome babies
look handsomer and homely babies Off there are
any such) look prettier than they ever did before
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rELEGHAMSIN.G GENERAL.

\ cable special says that two bags OF mail mat
ter, containing letters and newspapers have been
recovered from the wreck of the schiller. Divers
have also brought up quantity of copper
Jennie c. Rainey, charged with receiving stolen
government bonds, had a final hearing at Phila-
Ottinger OF Raleigh n. c., appeared and identi-
fed the bonds and stated that they were stolen
from him while riding on Third Avenue car. in
New York, in March last.
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MISSOURI.
Investigations.

St. Louis, Jure I. An Investigation proves
that Sll3 900 of wal claims made and paid in be-
half of the 18th militia regiment were fraudulent
that regiment never having been in active service
This is only one item that is as yet thoroughly
investigated, and the amount of war claims paid
was 81 Ala ,335, and the records show only $780,
$50 were due The swindlc must have been near
ly 81 900 900,