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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Facts.

Scofe Of the State Journal, is the
most n numerous of the West Viz
ginia editors. He goes along with
the excursion to temper the glare of
ioviality of the crowd. Charlie Shinn
of the Grafton Sentinel, has, with
one accord, been voted the best look
ing man, to the square inch, in the
association, and all of the pretty
girls along the route have beeu mott
led to have their hearts insured.
Bowman. of the Morgantown Post,
and Smith, of the Fairmont Ipder
are theeommissaries of subsistence,
and, are liberal providers. 1t is
wonderful TO see the intensity of in
terest manifested by the boys when
they gather around the lunch bas-
Sets. They go well supplied with
the substantial things of life, and
had plenty of water delicacies with
them,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Counterfeit Money.

The following counterfeit notes are
III circulation. They are well eXecu-
ted and calculated to deceive. First
National, Lockport, New York, SO;
Traders, Chicago, SIS; Third Nation
al, Chicago, Sc; Merchants, Chica-
go 5; First National, Boston, 500 ;
First National, Philadelphia, SO !;
Ninth National, New York 50; First
National, Canton, H., 5; First Ma
tional, Paxton, Illinois, So; City
Bank, Poughkeepsie, New York,
SO; First National, Red Hook New
York, $40; Central, New York city,
500; Central Rome, New York, so.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
To he Editors Of The Maepenaent:

GENTLEMEN Judging from the
tenor of your editorial upon the I'M
fortunate death of DR.. VIM. Baker,
and also from information derived
from other papers, this community,
who knew and respected our deceas-
ed friend, have been led to suppose
that it was q case Of premeditated
suicide.
feel that it is due to the memory
of the dead and to those who mourn
him, that this impression should be
removed. All the circumstances go
TO prove that it was a case of tempo
rary mental alteration. He had been
for several years a martyr to one of
the most painful affections known to
the medical rofessiOn-facial neu-
ralgia. At times his agony was so
great as to render him insane, and he
had been known to grasp at any rem
e y that he thought might relieve
him, and have no doubt that upon
awakening in the artists studio, he
was attacked with this baleful dis
ease and took an overdose Cf that
powerful sedatiye, prusic acid, which
unfortunately, he found upon his
person, having purchased it, as was
his custom, with other articles, for
the use of the hospital.
No sane man, and especially no in
telligent physician would think of
providing himself with two ounces
of hydrocyanic acid to produce death
when less than half a teaspoonful
would paralyze his heart in a few
minutes.
All suicides have some incentive
to the act. Our friend had every
thing to live for. An unually bright
and active mind; thoroughly trained
in his profession and holding posi-
tion in one Of the largest hospitals of
the country that very few men of his
age attain to.
The above facts, with the addi-
tfonal one that the verdict of the ju-
ry of inquest was insanity, prove con-
clusively to my mind that his death
was caused by an overdose of po-
tent poison, taken during Temporal
ny dethronement of reason. III.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
A lInit.

If there is anything that woman
dotes upon, it is a bountiful supply
Of closet room in her dwelling Men
who build houses for sale will do well
to bear this fact in mind, and the
more so because the ladies generally
have their say when a house is to be
purchased. 4 well closeted house
will, with lady for a purchaser,
bring twenty-five per cent. more than
one but sparseiy supplied with these
essentials of the fair sex.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Tnc CHANGERS and the centennial.

The " Patrons of Hubsbandry' of
Pennsylvania are discussing the sub
iect of establishing Centennial En-
campment at Philadelphia, for the
accommodation Of members of the
Order who may visit the great expo
sition Of 1876. 1t is proposed to rent
a tract of twenty to forty acres of
ground, with water, shade and other
facilities, erect buildings or tents
thereon, and provide such cheap,
plain, but substantial accommoda-
tions, as will accommodate far
mers at low prices, say not over 81 90
per day. The idea is a good one,
and no doubt the Changers, with
their large membership and thor
ough organization, can carry out
such project successfully.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23

THE developments as TO the eX-
tent of the whisky frauds practiced
in Chicago are of a startling char
acter, one firm alone having de-
frauded the revenue to the amount
of $4,000, the aggregate of unpaid
taxes on illicitly-manufactured liq-
uor. This is one of the many cases
which will come before the grand
jury of the United States court at
Chicago. Evidence of the frauds,
the most complete and positive, has
been accumulated, the Tribune says,
by the agents and detectives employ
ed by the Treasury Department to
investigate the operations of the
Whisky-Ring, and there is little
room for doubt with the number of
prosecutions.
In the first of the whisky-fraud
cases recently tried at st. Joseph,
Missouri, the prosecution was COM
pletely successful, and, as the nature
of the frauds and the character of
the evidence are substantially the
same in all the cases, a similar result
is regarded as certain in Chicago.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
THE CAPIT1L QUESTION.

In few weeks the Legislature viii
re- assemble in extra session. We
presume the question of q permanent
location Of the Capital of the State
Will come up for discussion. Indeed,
unless disposed Of and settled finally
by a permanent location. this ques-
ton must continue to be disturbing
element in the legislation of the State
for years to come. 1t is question
which no legislature will willingly
care to grapple. But theinterests of
the State demand its immediate and
final settlement and the people should
demand OF their representatives that
the question be taken up and dispos-
ed of at the coming session. The
sooner the Capital is permanently To-
Gated and the legislation Of the State
relieved Of the disturbing question
the better il viii be. The people do
not desire to have the Capital in q
condition TO De shifted and moved
hitler and thither at the Whim or
caprice Of each succeeding legisla-
ture. What they now desire is a
permanent location, and q final set
Element Ct the yexed and annoying
question. Let the legislature at its
coming session, take hold Of the mat
ter boldly, and settle il beyond all
future cavil. They can do the State
no greater service. Legislation, re-
lieyed Of this incumbrance, will then
90 on smoothly, and matters of i'm
portance demanding attention will
not he longer delayed by intermina-
BILE and senseless wrangles over
"Capital removal" Everybody will
agree that the question ought to be
settled beyond al future discussion.
Once settled, sectional feeling on the
matter viii soon die out, and relieved
Of the incubus the State viii march
on prosperously.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
THE PRESIDENTIAL OUT
LOOK.

The result of the election in Ohio,
will cause . new deal in the Pres
idential contest. Had Governor AL
len succeeded on the imitation plat
form he would at once have
come to the front as the Democratic
Presidential candidate in 1876 But
his defeat, and the death of the rag
baby has sent him glimmering to the
rear, and close in his wake follow
Hendricks, Pendleton, and the other
prominent Presidential aspirants who
went into Ohio and handled the rag
baby during the campaign. If the
Democratic Presidential nominee is
taken from the West,-and that sec
ton will lay strong claims to it-no
man will stand a better chance for
the honor than Senator Allen G..
Thurman. In the canvass just closed
in Ohio, he was conspicuous only for
his opposition to the imitation doc
trines of his party. He refused to
compromise principle, and a life
time record, by an Endorsement of
the rag money heresy. His course
subjected him to unjust and
oiltl y CIIIlClSlll llolu bIlt Vii lllttti
Enquirer, and other crazy imitation
papers of the State But now in the
hour of defeat and humiliation,
brought upon the party by its in
dorsement of imitation, they cannot
fail to recognize and acknowledge
the superior wisdom and statesman
ship of Senator Thurman. And if
they are disposed to abgndon their
pig headedness, and enter the Presi-
Dental fight with at least even
chances of success, the democrats of
Ohio, and the West, will rally around
Sentor Thurman, and push his
claims for the. Presidential nomina-
ton. lie has all the strong points of
ability, honesty, and experience.
The success of General Hayes in
Ohio, will, no doubt, bring him
prominently forward as Republican
candidate for President next year.
His victory over imitation in the re-
cent election, will give him prestige
for the Presidential nomination
which Blaine, Bristow and the other
aspirants will find it hard to over
come. His record for honesty is I'M
disputed, and he would, doubtless
make strong candidate. From the
present outlook, we should not be at
all surprised to see the opposing can
didates for Presidential honors in
1876, both taken from the State of
Ohio.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
THE PANIC OF 1857.

Eighteen years ago Friday the
most disastrous bank panic ever
known in this country occurred. 1t
will be remembered for generations
to come, and there are many men in
our midst to-day that have good
cause to remember the devastating
tide of financial ruin that swept our
country from shore to shore and
shook the best and firmest banks to
their very foundation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
The Epizooiy.

The epizooty has reached Martins
burg, and u great many horses are
now afflicted with il. We presume
it viii spread oyer The county. The
very best thing that can be done for
an animal afflicted with this disease
is to keep it I'M a good warm stable,
and feed ii with warm mashes
Of chop feed. Medicine is not half
50 potent in the cure Of epizooty us
good attention.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
yYlnehesfer PreshYtery

The fall session Of this body opened
in Gerardstown last Wednesday, with
q fair attendance of ministers, but
fewer elders than usual. Rev. w.
A. Crawford was elected Moderator,
and Rev. G. w, Finley and John
Pancake, of Romney, Clerks. The
opening sermon was preached by the
retiring Moderator, Rev. Il. H..
Compston, of Hancock.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
pataiacciaent.

David Hall, an employee at tic
Cumberland steel works was run
over BY a train on the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, about 5 o'clock Sum
day morning. He was mutilated in
q fearful manner, and bis limbs were
scattered for distance 0f fifteen or
twenty yards in each direction from
the point where he was found. -
Climb. Tines.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
The ATTORNEY General having givel

The Attorney General having given
on opinion that the use Of cigar
boxes into which the marks required
by law have not been burned with q
branding iron was illegal, the Com
missioner of Internal Revenue has
instructed his officers not to seize
cigars put up in tin or paper boxes
for the present, where they are salts
fed that the tax has been paid. He
will recommend to Congress- such a
modification of the law az will per-
NIT the use of sIch boxes.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23

HERE is another opinion e lative
to the political issues between the
parties in 1875. Ex-senator Trum-
bull, of Illinois, says the financial
question is not the leading one in our
politics, but that he considers admin
istrative reform, and the limiting of
the Federal Government to its con-
stitutional powers as the paramount
issues of the day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Ont OF Doors.

An order ofthe county court turns
the City Council Of Martinsburg
!" out in the cold.n We suggest re-
lief. i''ild city hall like ours and
and heautns No7r city. Talk it 70
'enl neighbor - aal5 and NeeS.
Talk it to 'em you bet we
will.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23

The Amazon Insurance Company,
represented by Steiner, has adjusted
the loss on Mrs. a. G. Miller's prop
erty, fixing il at $3.50. This is
quick work, and shows well for
;steiner's agency.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
stili ON Hand.

There are a few Of the articles left
with usat this office by the authori-
ties Of the Agricultural Association
.or Tie owners; still on hand: We
trust the owners will not longer de-
my calling for them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Grand LODGE Of 0dd rellotys.

The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows,
viii meet in this place ON Tuesday
the 26th, at ten O'Clock A. NJ, in Odd
Fellows Hall. All delegates and Wis
itors to the Grand Lodge, by paying
full fare here, will be returned free
over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
A Good idea.

We learn that ON effort is being
made among the druggists Of this
place to have all agree to close their
stores on Sunday morning from ten
o'clock a. H., to one O'Clock r. b.,
during church services.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23

THE st. Louis Globe Democrat says
that in that section of the country
Mr.. Kerr has the lead for the Speak
ership. 1t believes he will get near
ly, if not quite, all the Missouri
members, and a majority Of the Illi-
nOiS members, and every democrat
from Indiana.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
them.

a heavy snow storm occurred in
portions OF New York and Pennsyl-
vania Sunday. Frost is reported
rom various sections in the South.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Nursery Rhymes.

Rockaby rag baby,
On the tree top,
While Cary GRATED,
The cradle did rock,
But Cary was struck,
BY an October squall,
And down came rag baby,
Sam Cary and all.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
Obituary.
Poor little rag baby,

Poor little rag baby,
Has gone 70 its rest,
Il died o. much nursing
We reckon It's best,
Il vas liyely and Kicking,
4 short week ego,
But la,t Tuesdays lich ing
Hort ,he poor thing 80,
That its breath petered out,
Like Pickering lamp,
and is agony showed,
That it died with the Crqmy
Gonc 10 meet Pig-iron Kelley 5 1866 con
rtible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-01-01
Modern Women,

II Is a sad commentary upon our boosted
civilization that tho women Of our times
have degenerated in health and physique
until they are literally race of invaids-
pale, nervous, feeble and back-achy, with
only here and there a few noble excep
lions in the persons OF tho robust, buxom
ladies characteristic of the sex in the days
gone by. BY very large experience, Gov
erlng period of years, and embracing the
treatment Of many thousands Of cases of
those ailments peculiar 10 Women, Dr.
Pierce, If The Worlds Dispensary, BuDa 10,
n. Y, has perfected, by tho combination
Of certain Segelabe extracts, natural
specific, which he does not eXtol as cure
all, but one which admirably fultlls a
singleuess of purpose, being most posi-
tive aud rellahIe remedy for those weak
nesses and complaints that af1lict the
women of the present day. This natural
specific compound Is called DR.. Pierce 5
FaVOrite Prescription. The following are
among those diseases in which this wonder
full medicine has worked cures as II by
magic and with certainty never before
attained by any medicine: Weak back,
nervous aud general debility, falling and
other displacemenls of internal organs, re-
smiling from debility and lack Uf slrcuch in
natural supports, internal fever, conges-
ton, Inflammation and liberation aud Very
many other chronic diseases incident to
women, not proper To mention here. Ia
which, as well as in the cases that have
been enumerated, the Favorite Prescription
effects cnres-the marvel of The world. Ii
will not do harm In any state or condition
of the system, an1 by adopting its use the
invalid lady may avoid that severesl OF or
deaIs-the consulting ofa family physician.
FavOrile Prescription Is sold by dealers in
medicine generally.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-01-01

OBITUARY OF 4 WESTERN EDIToR.-Ye
Editor sat in his ricketty chair as worried
as worried could be, for We Devil was grim
ming before i'm there, and "copy" We
Devil said he.
Oh, yo Editor grabbed his big quill, pen,
and it spluttered ye ink so free, that his
manuscript looked like ii war map when
"Take this, to we Devil" spake he.
He 81 ribbed and scratched through We
live-long day, no rest or refreshment had
he; for We Devil kept constantly coming
that way. and bowling for moro "cop-ee ("
Day after day he scissored and wrote,
a-slaying tho whole countreo while We
Devil kept piping his single note, "a little
more outside cop-ee !!
And when we boys in yc newsroom
heard We nois of We fearful fray, We sound
Of blow and blasphemous word, "He's
raising ye Devil |" say they.
And oft when n man with grievance
came in, ye Editor man TO sec, he'd turn
his back with a word OF sin -"Go talk TO
ye Devil r. ssyed he.
And ever aud oft, when proof of his
work we proprietor wanted to see, and
spake his wish 10 personal clerk "you
must go 10 the Devil" sayed he.
And thus he was destined, through all
his life, by this spirit tormented TO be; in
hunger and poverty, sorrow and strife, al
ways close 10 We Devil was he.
Ye Editor died. But ye Devil lived on
And We force of life's habits we see for we
Editors breath was no sooner gone, than
straight to the Devil went he.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-01-01
4 Negroes Prayer.

A writer In the -imcricuH E,incdfj0p1L
Monthly says that during the winter OF
1s62-'63, while stationed near Frcdericks-
burg, Va, he once visited Methodist
meeting. held by plantation negroes who
had formed n settlement near the camp,
and took down verbatim the following
prayer offered by one Of the old negroes.
There IL something about II which seems
IL dignity even its grotcsqueness:
"Ob. Lord God Of dis glorious Universe,
wilt dou look down in dc onipresence ul
dy eve upon desc dy collard children
hOWed upon do knucklc-bone dis night.
Take solemn peep upon us aud let
heap Of light in. Dou knowest what
desc dy poor darkies need. Dere he Sam,
dere be Jerry, and dere he POmpey. Dew
are in dere sins, dal's what l reckon.
Help dem TO git up aud gil from the will
derness of sin and come in TO de clearing
of salvation. Take a solemn peep also up
on de darkies in de other cabin, who whirl
on de HON baslic toe, while DIV servant full
inmates words TO dee. May dey rise above
the anthl atOrv things Of dis world, and hv
like Massa Linkume balloon heaveuward.
Professor Lows balloon was anchored
near hy.1
Ruler of all humans on dis earth, will
dou bres de Generals in de field dis night,
II IL ne clrCumSprctlOn IN uy eye. hi eSS
de C0lonels in de field dis night if II be
circumspecion in dy discreet eye, and also
bress de Union soldiers, who carry d.
musket and chew de cartridge, fighting for
de Union and de Stars and Slipes. Dew
fight In scientific cause and he de bestesl
Of men but good Lord. NAV dey swear less
and pray more. And finally brpss dy
humble servant now supplicaliug dee in
behalf Of desc benighted darkies. II BE-
huoves dee to dig deep and sound TO de
very b0ttom of his heart. May dere be
nary bimmage between myself and my
Saviour.
In de language Of de mighty Washing
ton dis world is all n floating show. TO
day VIC are alive and hoppin around like
grasshoppers, tomorrow de sickle of death
cuts MS down and spreads ms like grass in
hay time. On every side thou knowest, O
Lord, Is de evidence of de general dislOca-
lion and destruction of de human family.
Dere be tightin among one another and
natural disease. But we die TO live again
either as saints or evil splits. Dere be
discussions on doctrines, Elecshuns, Be-
fore ordination. Perfection, and SIGH like,
confuse de intellects of both black men
and white. But, good Lord, dou knowest
dat desc are vain illusions, spiltin an di-
viding dv creatures into sexes without
mercy. Whoever will, can go to glory.
Many dere will be with slick countenanc-
ca, white collars and fine clothes, who will
find de gates shut against them, while de
blind old woman, hobbling on crutches,
she go straight in. Amen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-01-01

A BONE FOR THE BABY. lmost every
one who ever had bright dog can tell Gu
rlous stories of dog behavior. A gentle
man in Erie, Pa, furnishes the Observer
this funny anecdote Mrs. j. has for some
time past been the owner Of fine Esqui-
maux dog. A few months ago Mrs. J. be-
came the mother of a beautiful little girl,
Of whom the dog at first was very jealous.
His Letter nature, however, soon asserted
itself, and he became very fond oftho child.
A few weeks ago baby was crying loud
and long. Doggie came up stairs in ev!-
dent distress Of spirit, whined in answer
10 the childs cry but finally, as ifa sud-
den thought had startled him, trotted
quickly down stairs. He presently return
ed with a bone, well picked Of course,
in his mouth, which, slandN - Us
hind legs, he gravely--gr 49, tls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-01-01
A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.

IA Il. IL EDDY Solicitor Of Patents for Inyen-
tons, Trade MarAs or Designs No. 20 state street
Oppo lite kilby Street. Boston.
After extensive practice Cf upwards Of so years
continued to secure patents in the United Sst'r also
in Great Britain France, and other foreign countries
Caveats Specifications Assignments, and all peisfo
patents, executed reasonable terms, with Dis at
Researches made to determine the validity aud Ltity
of patents Of inventions, aud legal and other advice
rendered all matters touching the same. Copies OF
the claims OF auy patent furnished 10y reDtting one
dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency IN the Unued States Posssssss superior
f1cties for obtaining Pdftnts or asosTtGining the
ggtontaJIilty Of iHutHtioHs.
Aliuccessity Of journey to Warrington toprocure
a Patent, and the usual great delay thore, are here
saved. inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
''Iregard Mr.. Eddy as one of the mosi capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had Official
intercourse.-CHARLES MASON, Commissioner Of
Patents
'Ihayenohcsitationi in assurin ginyentors tbstthey
;annotemploy a man more COMPETENT and trusttroI >
thy and more capable Of putting their applications in
form to secure for them au early and favorable
federation at the Patent Ofiice.--EDMUNn BURKE,
late Commits sioncT of Patents
''Mr. Il. II. EDDY has made forme over THIRTY
lcatiou for Patents having almost
sverycAse. Such nnmistakahC proof of great talent
md ability his part, leads me to recommend ALL
inventors TO applyto bin 10 procure their patents,
they may be sure OF having the most attent'-n
bestowed their cases, aud at very reasonable
,harges.-JoHH TAGGART.
Boston Jan. ,tS4-lyI