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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Ten Men Killed and Thir-
teen Wounded.

SoREL, CAM, Sept. pa passen-
ger train on the Richmond. Drummond
aud Arthabasia Railway ran off the
track six miles east Of this place last
night. Ten persons were killed and
thirteen badly wounded: II is said thai
rail was placed across the track by
some malicious person,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
MARRIED..

In Gerardstown, on the 2Sth, by
Rev. ID. H. Riddle, Mr.. JOHN NJ.
HENsHAw, and Miss M. KATE Nc
KowN, all Of this county.
On the 10th inst, at the Lutheran
parsonage in this city, by Rev. M. L..
Cutler, WILLIAM ZILER and Miss
MAGGIE j. BAILEY, both of this
place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Grand Rifle Match ut Creed
moor.

New YoRK, Sept. 2s.-Tbe ANIMALS
fall meeting ofthe National Rife Asso-
citation commences to-day at Creedmoor.
The matches to come off to-day are the
Judd match, the Cavalry match, and
. short range match, the distance in
each being two hundred yards. seves
rounds.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
THE BOARD or EDUCATION
IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS.


The Charges Against Mr. Difendcrfer
The Board of Education met on
Wednesday evening. Present, j. Q.
A. Nadenbousch, President and Com
missioners Heller and Couchman.
The rates of insurance by different
companies upon school buildings was
presented by Commissioner Heller,
and on motion action was deferred to
future meeting
Permission was granted Miss Rosa
Hout to be present at the Grammar
School during recitations in book
keeping.
The President and Secretary were
authorized to draw orders for pay of
teachers for month of September.
The matterof procuring textbooks
for children unable topurchase them
was referred to the superintendent;
also the purchase of coal for the diff
ferent ward schools.
Mr.. Heller was authorized to plm-
chase wood.
The Board ordered an election for
five commissioners.
The following charges preferred
against John NJ. Diffenderfer, Prin-
cipal of the Fifth Ward School, We're
taken up and considered by the
Board:
We, the Petitioners of the Fifth
Ward School, charge the Principal
LIST. With no discipline in the
school.
End. With the pupils under his
charge not making progress during
the last two school terms.
Sd. With saying that parents could
keep their children away from school
if they chose, he gets his salary any
how.
4th. With saying that he was dis
appointed last session in not getting
a better position, and salary-and
now was working according to pay.
9Th. With cruelty to children.
(Signed.) T. HooGE,
VIM. w EsTRADER,
G. w. CALDWELL,
HENRY ENTLER.
III the examination of the above
charges the Board find from the evil
dence as follows, viz:
not guilty.
OF the fifth charge, guilty of the
assertion, but no evidence of neglect
of duty.
Of the fifth charge, not guilty of
intentional cruelty, but in some cases
of correction the punishment has
been rather severe, since which time
some eighteen months have elapsed,
no notice was given or complaint
made at the time, and it not appear
ing that the cause of complaint eX-
listed since that date.
Ordered, that the Superintendent
of the school call the special atten-
ton of the teachers to the Importance
of conforming To the rules and regu-
lations adopted by the Board of Ed
ucation for the government of the
schools of the District.
In the examination of the above case
it is evidenced that to some extent
unpleasant feelings exist with some
of the citizens of the 9TH Ward and
the teachers of said Ward, which is
much to be deplored.
The Board in the interests of the
public schools most earnestly ask the
cooperation of the citizens, teachers
and pupils for the promotion and adj
vancement of the best interests of the
school cause. All cannot think and
see alike, and much liberality should
be allowed where the interests of so
many is concerned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Look Out.

Mr.. John Homerick is now in the
city, and will return the first of next
week with a large and complete
stock of fall and winter goods, en-
bracing all the most fashionable
styles-which he will sell cheap.
Look out for his grand opening.
1td&W.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
w anted.

Wheeling desires to have Moody
and Sankey; and the I'atelligeacer
says there is plenty of revival mater
iaI there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
Ii.

If the weather should remain pleas
ant for a few weeks yet, as there is
reason to believe it will won't it have
the effect to start up picnic parties.
This is just the season to spend a
day in the woods, gathering nuts and
fern leaves.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
A Floral shower.

Notwithstanding the recent frost,
We learn there was a brilliant shower
of boquets Monday night from the
appreciative ladies of 6 Lonoak on
the Serenadlng Club.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
A FAIR OFFER.

The " NEW AMERICAN BASE
BURNER " consumes less coal.
makes more heat, and is heavier and
more durable than any stove i'm the
market. Any parties doubling the
above statement, are invited to bring
along their stoves and fuel, and |
will furnish the room for trial.
JOHN III. BLONDEL.
Dnt 1917
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
The EpixuOly i'm PhilatleS-
phfa.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30.--A dis
ease resembling in its symptoms the
epizooty has made its appearance in
a mild form in this city. The horses
iii the stables of several city railway
companies are affected by the dis
ease. 1t is not thought, however,
that there will I've any interruption
to travel resulting therefrom.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Our common mothers unfortu--
nate fruit speculation, IL the latest
way ofreferring to that misfortune
which conpels us to work for q.
living. alsl
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Remember that Emmert & Fiery have
Just received their new stock of Dry
Goods, dc, Now is the time to buy
bargains. Do not fail to call and see
them when yon come to town.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

The Morgan Mercury says Mr..
Gay, living in Maryland, opposite
Dam No. 6, had a valuable horse sto-
len from his stable a few nights ago.
The stolen animal is supposed to he
somewhere in Morgan county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Many do with opportunities ass
children do at the seashore-filh
their little hands with sand. ands
then let the grains fall through |.
enc by one, til all are gone.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

We are receiving our fall stock Of
of mems, boys, youth s and childrens
boots, which we are prepared to sell
at lowest price, buying direct from
manufacturers for cash. Call in and
examine orr prices. No. IL Queen
Street. DEATRICK.
sept1S,w.tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Black Alpacas, a job lot, just rec,irei
by Emmert& Fiery. Do not fail to cal
and see them before yon buy. No
trouble to show them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
LOCAL SPLlNTERS.

iiidHhSglNftlE LAY VIII bc the utNt
legal holiday.
The boys have stained hands from
gathering walnuts.
The English Sparrows are gather
ing into flocks.
The latest social hobby is !" Au-
tumnal Leaf Parties.
The sun rose yesterday morning
with the moon upon his face.
The Changers have occupied their
new hall ut Falling Waters.
1t is reported that shaggy over
coats will be the rage this winter.
Fodder-cutting keeps a great many
boys from school in the country.
And now babies are described as
the coupons attached to the bonds of
matrimony.
The dry goods merchants are well
stocked with Fall goods. See their
advertisements.
Several of our stores have out pla-
cards, with the words, cabbage for
circuit for sale here"
Fifty eight certificates have been
issued to teachers in the county by
the Board of Examiners.
Hagerstown has Saturday night
market. 1t would be good thing
to have i'm Martinsburg.
4 nrotracted meeting will com
mence III the Southern Metnodist
Church, IN this place next month.
Mayor Chambers has put down
new pavement in front of his resi-
dence.
Tho nun,ha, of keos If nails made
in West Virginia last wear. was
/ .Os4 OF. In 1873 il was SIS, 1888.
Tho rl;fto, Macon county Salt
Fnrnace which sold RECENTLY for
ell 600 'ost edo7 900 IN 1se7Iss
@i,'ooo' .o'o .'io' IVY - i,
Loaierisin Is as iespectapie as any
oaiiel lsiii p.os lueu yUu oa,i , inoui;,e
'oi.i1 o'''oi p.,'o. ? i's ~ - a.
AuaIns 81 liie Iieselslomn N .sa
~ out gelIiiis Wiiller supply " ons Viz,
nuts. tie says they are Soou Win
peer
If you would enjoy the long winter
evenings, put in gas and buy a good
book at the INDEPENDENT Book
Store.
The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation is prospering. Can't they Of
fer our people a course of lectures
for the winter evenings.
q,ba total reca;nts If tho Fairnont
Fair was $500 The receipts of the
Rark e,av County Fa;r fins far OK
ceed those OF any other County Far
held this Fan, save one, VIZ: Clarks-
burg.
The national insurance companies
are holding their sixth annual con-
ventlon. Wepatlently await the con-
, senins ~ olo nIliins -loa iaen la aiiu
ote oooA aan's' mi'si ;a We t oo ond
assis tno+ nu mi, hafaIi ,u ,s d, .;,,,
the ENSUING wear
,ad,, n,ho Ma -, ho, ,;n .,,,a
AZ ~ .auy, mnJ il'si vi ,isi ~ S9ai 1e
ly called on a gentleman and his wife,
whose merry little boy happened to
be present at the time. In the course
or conversation the little fellow in
qulTeu Wlidt ne lllttSl 40 10 get mar
on his lip. why, rub it against
pap, >, was ' iit. Iep!y. on, NAM nam
iiia' no ga saiI ~, 70 .'i"' 'i'e way MISS
o.
,ott, oi nli1 p pii1.oS apls' ~ W DAFT
ie.. 81 on Doihe s.ieet' i"-o~".
no ~ nil aas.it iol olieap sugars
on ga o, En- o0'' POI po'''o'
Buy Frazer u Bishops Star Bone
Phosphate. 1t IS the best and cheap
est
Cheap lamps ut Ringrose's, for
twenty-five cents complete.
3td-ltw.
/ If you wish first-class photograph
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02
FINISHING UP.

Farmers are about finishing seed
ing. There will not be much wheat
sown after this week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Ladies Kid Gauntlets, black and
coloIed, direct from the manufac-
turers, at very low prices for cash at
seplS,wtf. DEATRICK's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

Plaid L Grey Water-Proofs Just re-
ceived by Emmert e Fiery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-02

New Goods at Emmert 6 Fiery's.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
Bright Deep Blue DYE.

= The following is said to yield toler-
ably fast bright deep blue color on wool
The wool or cloth is prepared by boiling
for an hour in hot kettle, with two and
one-half pounds of alum, three-fourths
of pound of chromate of potash, one
and one-half pounds Of sulphuric acid,
and two ounces tin salt in solution for
forty pounds material. 1t is then open
ed out and well cooled, and allowed to
lie for twelve hours. The day after,
eight pounds of logwood is boiled in q
fresh bath, and then three ounces of ami
line violet-the blush, soluble in water
lis added, and, as soon as it is dissolv-
ed, another half pound of sulphuric acid
The prepared articles, after being wash
ed or rinsed, are placed in bath at one
hundred and twenty-five degrees, and,
after half an hour, are worked at boil
for an hour. More aniline violet affords
q stronger blue, more logwood a deeper
blue. The color can easily be cleaned
in cold water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
4 Dutch Constable.

A writer in Scribner'S thus describes
o Dutch constable After looking
over the farm we were taken towards
the house, and entereda large door lead
ing into an enormous room, the like of
which we had never seen. The walls
were neatly whitewashed. The little
windows were hung with white curtains.
Along each wall was q strip of clean
brick-work and next to this a white
washed gutter, then came, for width
of about six feet, flooring of hand
some old Dutch tiles, we'll laid, then two
rows of upright posts, the use of which
was notat all obvious. Between these
rQwsof posts was a wide passageway
leading the whole length of the hall.
There were several tables, on. which
were bright utensils and some handsome
articles of pottery. We congratulated
ourselves on seeing the largest and
cleanest dairy we had every met with,
but on q second look the absence of milk
and of the evidence of daily use led us
to inquire, and We found to our sur
prise that we were in the constable,
which had been put in order for the
summer. Except for the stanchions
and tying poles, and the gutter behind
the stalls, there was nothing to Indicate
the use intended.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
More Ring SHIFTS.

Ingersoll's affidavit, involving Peter
b. Sweeny and his brother, James NJ.
Sweeny, as sharers in the booty of the
old New York ring, is likely to bear i'm
mediate fruit in attempts to recover the
plumber. Attorney General Pratt has
filed notices of attachment against the
property of both the brothers Sweeny,
in contemplation of an action in which
the city will demand judgment for the
sum of 81, 1872, 59S. A list of the pieces
of property to be attached consists of
twelve parcels of valuable real estate
assumed to belong to Peter B. Sweeny
and four belong to James NJ. Sweeny.
The managers Of the prosecution have
no doubt that this property is liable for
the satisfaction of the Judgment they
expect to obtain. OF course such a mass
of property will not be surrendered
without struggle, and the suits will
produce a great crop of fees for lawyers,
even if they should result in nothing
else.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

Let all those who are troubled with
weak nerves see to it that they abstain
from all kinds of excitement. AS to
strengthening the nerves it cannot be
done by medicines. Peruvian bark,
wine, minerals, sea baths, etc, do not
strengthen. Those which excite, as
spirituous liquors, cold water, in the
form of bath, showers and sponging, in
crease the weakness of the nerves by
over-excitement. Only that which
nourishes our body and it's masses of
nerves, only that strengthens thenerves.
Nourishing, mild, digestible food is
what is required. Milk, on account of
it's resemblance to blood, is better than
almost any other article of food, but I'M
fortunately it is apt to crude. on the
stomach this difficulty might, however,
be obviated by taking a very small guam
tity at II time, and taking it with white
bread. Naturally, it must be taken often
and with the cream, which is the fat of
tho milk. The weaker nerves, the more
sleep the patient requires. Old people
should be careful not to eat too much or
too solid food at time rather let them
eat little, and eat often. They must
avoid tough, sinewy, hard food, and be
careful not to take too much nourish-
ment, on account of the enfeebled con-
dition of their organs which are not able
to force much newly-formed blood
through the body. Many old people eat
too much and thereby shorten their lives.
To eat in the evening, or just before go
ing to bed, is very injurious. And to
take short nap just after dinner, lying
on the left side, is very beneficial. Old
people, like infants, need to be kept
warm, therefore we recommend flannel
undershirts, wooden underclothes, warm
bedcovers, warm beds, well-warmed
eating and sleeping rooms, dry and
sunny habitations. Warm baths, clean
illness of the skin in general, by means
of washing in warm water and rubbing,
are of the utmost Importance to keep up
the action of the skin. Old people
should take warm bath at least once a
week, first cleansing the skin with soap,
and then amounting with some fatty sub
stance, as almond oil or the like. Old
people require much sleep, to induce
which they should have spacious, airy
rooms, well ventilated, and moderately
warmed, and kept quiet. They should
lie with the head more elevated than
younger people. AS apoplexy is ever to
be guarded against by old people, they
should be careful about taking cold, in
haling cold or impure air, eating and
drinking to excess, as well as for severe
bodily and mental excitement.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

At the council in Okmulgee, Indian
Territory, Black Beaver told his griev-
ances. Black Beaver is one of the bravest
and best survivors of the Delaware ma
ton, and is well known to many officers
and plainsmen as an honest and true
man, always loyal to the government,
and faithful in his treaties. When the
delegates were requested to tell of their
troubles, Black Beaver said:
My GREAT FATHER have a grievance
to complain of and charge to make
against the superintendent at the
Wichita agency. Last fall a friend, an
army officer, presented me with very
fine setter dog. The dog learned to
love, and I praised him very highly.
The Indian loves his dog, as he believes
that he will bear him company to the
happy hunting grounds of the hereafter.
The Great Spirit has given to the red
man this faithful friend that never de-
serts his master. A short time ago the
superintendent said to me: Friend
Beaver, l am going to leave thee. I
shall be gone many months. l hope
thee will prosper in my absence. 1
hope thy crops will come in well, and
when I return | shall find thee happy"
To this replied: "Friend : I hope
thou wilt have a pleasant journey. I
wish thee well, and hope that thou wilt
soon be back to the agency"
Now, my good father, while was
wishing the superintendent well, and he
was wishing me well, and hoping that L
would prosper, he was stealing my dog;
and before / was done talking he had
him concealed in the rear end of the
wagon, under piece of canvas. But
this is not all, my great father. AS soon
as / found that the superintendent had
stolen my dog went to my agent and
said "Agent, the superintendent has
stolen my dog. He must return the dog
or pay me fifty dollars" Certainly, "
said the agent, 81 will write to him at
once" The agent came to me short
time afterward, in great sorrow, and said
to me: "Friend Beaver, have sorrow
full news to tell thee. | know not how
to break the sad news to thee. [ hope
thou wilt prepare thyself for the worst. "
[ replied "Agent, have lived long
among Wild, rough scenes am used
to trouble, and can bear much affection.
Speak, and let me know what the sad
news is. )" Then the agent said: 1t is
sad news in relation to thy dog, Beaver.
The superintendent determined to re-
turn thy dog when 1 wrote to him that
thy heart was sorry and he started to
bring the dog back to me but as he
was on the road he looked back, and saw
the dog sink in the quicksands, and he
sank down and down, and finally disap-
peared." Ireplied that had travelled
over the mountain and through the forest
and had never seen 4 quicksand. 1 told
the agent that was too thin.
And now, my great father, I want you
to carry this grievance of Black Beaver
to my Great Father in Washington, and
ask him to appoint a superintendent
who won't steal.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
~ Newspaper Advertising.

Newspaper advertising is now recog-
nized, by business men having faith in
their own wares, as the most effective
means for securing for their goods q
wide, recognition of their merits.
Newspaper advertising compels in
quiry, and when the article offered is of
good quality, and at fair price, the
natural result is increased sales.
Newspaper advertising is permanent
addition to the reputation of the goods
advertised, because it is permanent in
fuence always at work in their interest.
Newspaper advertising is the most en-
ergetic and vigilant of statesmen ad-
dressing thousands each day, always in
the advertisers interest, and ceaselessly
ut work seeking customers from all
classes. "a
Newspaper advertising promotes trade
for even in the dullest times adver-
Users secure by far the largest share of
what is being done.
While the advertiser eats and sleeps,
printers, steam engines and printing
presses are at work for him, trains bear
ing his words to thousands of towns,
and hundreds of thousands of readers,
all glancing with more or less interest at
the messages prepared for them in the
solitude of his Office. No preacher ever
spoke to SO large an audience, or with SO
little effort or 80 eloquently, as you may
do with the newspaper mans assistan oe
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

Statistics show that of the thousands
who die annually, large proportion are
destroyed, not by old age, or by the nat
ural exhaustion of vitality, but through
intemperance, or disregard either on the
part of the sufferer, or his parents, of
the simplest laws of nature. Such being
the case-and figures cannot misrepre-
sent facts-the conclusion is that were
the causes of incompetence, its kindred
vices, and a disregard of natural laws re-
moved, the average length of the human
lifetime would be extended proportion
ately. What agent most rapidly, harm
lessly and certainly will eradicate these
vices, or the tendency to them is the
question which has been as thoroughly
and persistently agitated as has the
search for the philosophers stone. The
discovery has been made by DIR. Joseph
Walker, whose widely known Vinegar
Bitters are accomplishing wonders which
the old fogy doctors never dreamed of.
Try them and Judge for yourself, as
thousands are doing all over the coun-
try.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19
To Prevent Calls.

To prevent collar gals on. horses in
the summer time, wash the shoulders
every night with cold water, and rub
dry with towel. Also scrape the inside
ne collar clean, and keep it very hard
and smooth. Collar pads stuffed with
wool are injurious rather than helpful,
and collars lined with flannel should be
avoided. A leather lining is the best,
and it should be kept very smooth by
occasional dressing, with fish oil, and
furnishing with smooth piece of hard
wood. The collar should fit snugly but
not too tightly. If collar fits we'll there
will seldom be any gals if it does not,
no amount of care will prevent them.
A smooth leather pad at the top of the
neck is as good as any other kind.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

the Chinese coast is reported to have done
much damage to shipping The president
Of Mexico was tried on the ID ult. on articles
OF an impeachment presented in the Mexican
Senate, and was acquitted by vote Of one
hundred and twenty-eight to ten. $50. On the
application of the encouragement, Judge
Davis, of New York, granted warrants Of at
tachment against the property Of Peter B.
and James NJ. sweeny to recover money alleged
to have been stolen from the city during the
Tweed period. The application was based on
the afidavits of Ingersoll, Garyey and Others
The Sunday School Association of Williams
burgh, N. Y, celebrated its anniversary by a
parade of twenty thousand children.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1875-06-19

SAVE MONEY AND HEALTH. THE repu-
tation of the Wilson shuttle sewing machine is
so thoroughly established that no word in its
commentator is necessary. The plan adopted
by the manufacturers of this famous machine
of placing their prices so low as to come within
the reach of the poorer classes certainly en-
titles them to the gratitude of those who are
really most in need of such an article. Ma
chimes will be delivered at any railroad station
in this county, free of transportation charges,
is ordered throughthe company's branch house
at 1927 and 800 Broadway, New York. Trey
send an elegant catalogue and chrome circular
free on application. This company wanta few
more good agents. Com.