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Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20
FROM CHARLESTON.
To the Editors ofthe Independent;

CHA RLESTON MafCn 10, 10.
The anger Of the Charleston peo-
! pie at the removal of the capital
has not cooled a whit. If possible
they are getting madden every
day. Gallagher has left the "Cou-
rier" for its good, for you know
he never was much of a journalist,
and now Walkers forcible English
makes its pages fairly bristle,
with we'll timed interesting para
graphs. They say Walker will get
the next Congressional nomina-
ton from the 3rd District and "lay
the pipes" for future senatorial
honors, Well / should be glad to
see him succeed. He is a man of
eminent ability and would make a
good Senator or Representative.
No man in the State can cope with
him either upon the stump or with
the pen, and he is, L believe strong
er to-day in the estimation of the
people of this District, whose
choice for U. S. Senator he was,
than ever. From the tone of a
number of articles recently from
his pen, printed in the Courier he
may according to Tammany, be
said to have his "war paint on"
already.
There is no disposition on the
part the Charlestonians to let the
Capital go yet A strong organ
lied opposition has been cemented
and lawyers of large cali
bre engaged to fight the
removal in the courts. 1t is the
purpose of this effort 20 make a
fight to the bitter end in every pos
sible shape to prevent the removal
and you may rely upon it that the
capital is not yet removed by any
means.
The building now occupied by
State officers and known as the
State House, since the capital come
here, is about to be transformed it
is said, into q matchmaking es-
Enlistment, the agent of a large
industry of that character being
here for that purpose. If it is so
sold and Charleston is victorious in
the courts, the people propose to
erect at once another structure OF
extensive proportions and elegant
architecture for the use of the State
The appropriation of $300,0 900 to
the KanaWha river Improvement
by Congress is received here with
great rejoicing, and taken as an
evidence Of kindly feeling on the
part of Congress toward the great
Virginia water line Improvement,
which you know is a hobby with
this people. B.
FROM VANCLEVESVELLE.
We condense the following items
from a newsy letter of "Nemo" to
the Shepherdstown Register:
"Nemo" says when Vancleves-
vile gets large enough it will have
a payer of its own, and then the
Register and Independent will have
to look to their laurels. He fur
nishes the following items:
The Good Templar Lodge is now
working finely under the able gui-
dance of our most Worthy Chief,
ID. M Deck, Esq. Two weeks ago
we had an open Temperance meet
ing and had the pleasure of listen
ing to stirring lectures from Ma
jsr Bristor, of Martinsburg, and j.
M. Barker, Esq, of our Lodge
Although the weather was very
disagreeable we had good crowd
and all seemed to be pleased.
Vanclevesvile has developed an
other source of industry which we
think other communities would do
well to follow. ID. M Deck & Bro.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

"The Republicans of Virginia
demand General Buffers return to
Congress from Massachusetts
What have they got to do with it,
anyhow?
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

The women all over the country
are flooding us with population by
having from two to four children
at q time. What does it pognos-
ticate?
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

The u. S. Senate refused to seat
PinchDeck. He can now step down
and out.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

Less study and more fun" is
Robert Collyer's correct and COM
prehensive view on the education
of young children.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

Ing about the circulation OF the
"sneak radical sheet" known to
decent men as the Independent
So long as he simply raved and
did not attempt directly to infu-
ence business, no attention was
paid to him, but lately the indie
pendent has been SO prosperous,
and has received generally the pa.
tronage of every person who had
anything worth selling or desired
to read a decent Journal, that
Buzfuz got jealous, and in addi-
ton to lot of personal abuse
(his character, of which we have a
record from infancy up being en-
tirely free from reproach(?) charg-
ed that the Independent did not
have 285 subscribers in the coun-
ty of Berkeley, containing a pop
ulation of $4,000. We cared
nothing for the abuse, but we
thought some person should be re-
CURED to show up circulation or
stop Boosting, and that the above
numerical lie should be nailed,
and therefore we offered general
ly to deposit one hundred dollars
with the "Relief Committee" and
any other person who desired
to compete for the largest circu-
lation Of bona-fde subscribers to
do likewise, and have the commit
tee ascertain who was entitled to
the credit of having the largest
circulation. We knew Buzzy dared
not accept the proposition, and
we wondered how thereptile would
wriggle out of it. He couldn't
back square down, and he could
not afford to ignore our general
offer. So in addition to charging
that we have only 285 subscribers
in Berkeley county, he adds an
other lie, that we haven't over
$50 subscribers in Morgan, JEFF
ferson and Berkeley counties, and
wants to put ten dollars in the
hands of the Relief Committee,
the names Of the subscribers to be
published. We accept the offer
with g few additional provisions,
viz: that we shall reserve our list
in Morgan and Jefferson counties
and show that we have over three
hundred and fifty subscribers in
Berkeley county alone; also that
Buzfuz's boosted list of sub
scribers shall be published,
and that an additional ten
dollars, or five, or one cent, if he
desires, shall be given to the Re
lief Association by the party
having the smallest general cir
culation, the published lists to be
accompanied by the affidavit of
the mailing clerk to the effect that
a paper has been sent to the
person whose name is thus pub
lished every week regularly, for
the past twelve months, and when
it has been sent for less time
than twelve months, the name
shall be specified, giving the date
of the commencement of the sub
subscription. If any persons
name is published who is not a
subscriber, they are requested to
give notice Of the same.
We shall deposit a copy of this
article and ten dollars with the
treasurer Mr.. VIM. Dorsey, to-
day.
Tho Naxty No,.l- Tyo,,c,IIJ ~ O. 49,,
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

Another case for King Solomon
Two mothers claim Bessie Turner.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

AN inspection of the table
showing the number of patents is
sued by the United States to resi-
dents of the different states and
territories during the year 1874 is
interesting as exhibiting the rela-
tive inventive genius Of the peo-
'Nple Of such states and territories.
One is not all surprised to learn
on looking over the list, that Con-
necticut, the land of steady habits,
likewise of Eastwood hams and
wooden nutmegs, keeps up the
reputation of her citizens for clev-
erness by leading all the other
states and territories, with refer
ence to population, in the number
of patents obtained, the figures
showing that she received one
patent for every S04 of her inhab-
itants. And what comes next L?
Massachusetts or New York, per-
haps, answers some one. No state
comes Immediately after Connect
lieut., but the District OF Columbia
next sails in and takes her place
second on the list, the patents is
sued to her 10000 inhabitants be-
ing 145, or one patent to every COL
of her population. Next comes
Massachusetts with one to 966;then
comes spunky little "Rhody" with
one te every 1924; next New Jer-
sey with one to every 1851 next
Colorado, the new star in the union
of states, with one to 1872; next
California with one for every | 1861.
The least inventive State, accord
ng to the table is Alabama, with
one TO every 1864.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

The New York Herald of Satur-
day has an encouraging article on
the revival of business through the
spring trade, and predicts that the
coming months will be active in
that line. The Chicago Tribune
of Thursday last, is confident that
a return of commercial prosperity
is about to take place in the west.
1t says that one of the trustworthy
signs of an unusually rapid and
strong revival of business this
spring is the excellent condition of
the farmer class. The result OF
the railroad controversy, it claims,
has destroyed the middle-men, and
thereby directly improved prices
for the agricultural classes. The
prospect for a fair market and
good prices this year is most prom
ising. Even the financial writer in
the New York Tribune admits that
there are unmistakable signs fthe
coming revival in business circles.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-03-20

The heroism displayed by Mas
sachusetts Legislators, who recon-
mended reduction of their own
salaries, would make them, in
military service, volunteers for
forlern hope.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
Frank Huber. conductor of ira

Frank Huber, conductor of train
No. 10. freight, on the X. u d. NJ,
running from this city to Des Moines,
was killed last night about 2 o'clock at
Eddyville transfer. 1t seems that he
had car to set out at that place, and
he was standing between the cars on
on the bumpers with link hooked
over the top of the coupling pin, on
account of one set of bumpers being
higher than the other. About the
time the train was in fair motion and
just before the switch was to be made,
the link slipped off the pin and young
nuo0F so's' saa' 49,. -Tls.. :;:rsr,. If the
train running over him, cutting of one
leg close to his body, crushing one
arm to fearful extent, and injuring
him internally. He was taken to Ed
dyville, and Drs. Lathrop and Douglass
of this city, were telegraphed to come
at once, but when they got to the
depot in this city, they found tele.
gram informing them that Frank was
dead.
Young Huber lived at Winchester,
Van Buren, county, when at home, and
lately hiss been very steady in his hab-
it's. He has been conductor about five
or six months.
The Pella Blade extra says that he
lived about an hour and twenty min
utes, dying at twenty minutes past
two o'clock this morning. IIe con-
versed with his comrads up to the
time of his death, shaking hands with
and bidding Mr.. Milcy, his engineer,
farewell.
This Is sad blow to his family and
friends, and they have the warmest
sympathy of the whole community in
their sad bereavement. Mr.. ID. S.
Huber went down on the freight this
morning, and other members of the
family will 60 down on No. .. His
remains will be taken to Van Buren,
county for interment.
Frank was good railroad man, has
been in tho employ of the company
several years, was generous, kind
hearted young man, and his sad fate
will be regretted by all his comrades
o. well az host of friends elsewhere
than on the rosd.-Fs1day's DAILY.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
Glad Tidings Of Great Joy.

All kinds of Sewing Machines re-
paired, and work warranted. have
had IA years. experience in the Sew
ing Machine business. l stop at Rob-
inson s. Bros. in your place few days,
to do all jobs that may be brought me
In my line. MILTON A. MARTIN.
We, the undersigned, certify that NJ
A. Martin has repaired sewing ma
chimes for us, and given entire salts
faction. We would recommend him
to any who have machines in need of
repairs, as we believe he thoroughly
understands his business.
Mrs G L Sanders, Mrs q F Magoun,
Mrs Miles Chafee, Mrs Willis Davis,
Mrs A Hippenhamer, Mrs ID c Baker,
Mrs Geo Onthank, Mrs A B Mack,
Mrs B Zimmerman, Grinnell, Iowa.
may5-wtf
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Have you any excuse for suffering with
Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint? Is there
any reason why you should 60 on from day
to day complaining with Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness. pal
pitation of the Heart, Heartburn, Water
brash. Gnawing and burning pains at the
pit Of the Stomach, Yellow Skin, Coated
Tongue and disagreeable taste In the mouth,
Coming up Of food after eating, Low
spirits, &c. No! tits positively your own
fault II you do. Go to your Druggist, j.
L. Taylor & Co., and get bottle Of
GREEN's AUGUST FLOWER for rs cents
and your cure 10 certain, but II you doubt
this, get . Sample Bottle for 10 cents and
try it. Two doses will relieve you.
M j19 d6w alt.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The question has often been asked by
those interested, Scan have my gray hair
restored to its natural color, without color
ing the skin ? and can my thin locks be
thickened up?' We answer, SIT can )" and
would advise you to read a treatise on the
hair, which is published by r. P. Hall &
Co., Nashua, N. H., who send it free, mp
on application. They are the proprietors
of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover.
We learn from it, the hair, in pefecs state
of health, is constantly falling ut,and new
hairs grow from the same tubes; but, in
case Of any disease Of the scalp, or by the
use Of alcoholic preparations, the hair tube
becomes contracted at its month, and pre-
vents the new fliicle from reaching the
surface. Their preparation will create a
perfectly healthy condition of the scalp,
and by its tonic properties, will preserve
and strengthen the roots OF the hair
Statesman, Des Moines, Io,ra.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
On SATURDAY. evening Uncle Bill,

On Saturday evening Uncle Billy
Evans received $l2l on the sidewalk
in Ottumwa. He went to his home in
Highland Township, and that night
his house was bnrglarized and his
pocket book taken. The thief only
got 70, however, as Uncle Billy was
smart enough to leave all his money,
except the IS, in the bank at Ottum wa,
before no left for home, The pocket
book was carried out short distance
on the road, rifled OF it's contents and
then thrown down.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
Real EalAae sale.

j. NJ Hedrick has this day sold to
Henry Wilson the place adjoining his
residence, known as the old Harrow
place, for $1,000 cash. 1t is situated
on Second street and is one of the
handsomest locations in this or any
other city. Mr.. Wilson, who is one of
the wealthiest men in Wapello county,
proposes to manipulate this place into
an elegant suburban residence, where
he Will make his permanent home.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The Democracy lost one vote by
having the election one day too soon.
A man from up in the country come
into the city yesterday to vote, and
got mad because he could not find the
polls. He went home frothing at the
mouth. and will treasure that score
up against the Republican party as
long as he lives. perhaps.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The following is the Official result of
tho election in Van Buren, county:
Governor Kirkwood, fRep) maj, 1877
Representative Christy (Dem) mai, 4S
TrDasurer-Clark, Rep) mai, 80
Auditor Rchkopf, Rep) maj, 6
Sheriff Shane, (Rep.) maj, 374
School Supt, Rowley, (Rep) maj, 27l
Surveyor Clsflin, Rep.) maj, 2l2
Supervisor Wagner, (Rep.) maj, 2O5
lor0aer- Muir, Rop.) maj, 20O
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Read the advertisement OF Mr.. Her
ron, the new grocer, on Main street,
between Green and Jefferson. He has
an entire new stock, and proposes to
sell cheap for cash, and will, no doubt,
find plenty of customers. Give him a
call and price his goods.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
OUR WATER POWER.

Wednesday morning reporter made
a short visit to the scene of activities,
where the power, that is to lift Ottum-
wa up among the very largest places
in the State, is being rapidly put in
shape for business.
The guard lock has been replaced by
a better and more substantial one,
with abutments built with such per-
manent masonry that it appears to us
nobody can find fault with it. 1t is
estimated that this week will about
complete this structure.
From the guard lock to the river the
damage done by high water to the
embankment has been repaired, be-
sides raising, and strengthening it,
about one foot. Mr.. Langford has at
work now only few teams, but next
week he intends to put on some thirty
or forty, and says, with thirty days
dry weather he can easily complete his
part of the work.
At the main channel of the river the
work has progressed finely. The cof-
fer dams, with tho aid of a steam CEN
trifugal pump, lay bare the river bed
80 that one can walk over dry shod Gf
he has apair of rubber boots) like
Moses and his host across the Red Sea.
This pump, when necessary, which it
is not now, will throw stream of
water five or SIX inches in diameter
continually. 1t will pay any one to
see this little animal operate. The
bottom OF the river is being cleared as
fast as possible down to the bed rock,
preparatory to putting in tho frame
work next week, which Mr.. Sears in
forms us will be done, the weather
permitting.
There are lG6 hands now employed
by Mr.. Sears, besides those on the en-
bankments. and every day counts. With.
out any more high water, and we can
not reasonably expect it, tho work will
yet be put in nearly completed state
before winter closes in.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

which is bully for Eastwood" man.
Michael's majority is 80, allowing
him AZ majority in Columbia.
Lathrop's majority (allowing As in
Columbia. and % in Highland town.
ship for Williamson, and Is for La
throp in Green) is III.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
For Trustees, Arthur has G2 maj
Caldwell 81, and Gorsuch 81.
j. II. Myers, for Assessor, has ma
jority of III.
Resor, for TIP. Clerk, has majority
of IS.
John Mitchell and John +. Lewis
are elected constablcs by small ma
jority, but we cannot give them, as
we failed to get the figures.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
The OrrunwA DAILY COURIER has

entered upon its eleventh volume
For ten years it has been putting in
sledge hammer blows for the Repub-
lican party. the city of Ottumwa, the
county of Wapello and the State of
Iowa and has steadily maintained its
position as one of the leading papers
of Iowa. We congratulate Messrs.
Hamilton & Warden upon the sub
stantiAl evidences the people of Wap-
clio county are giving them that their
paper is appreciated.-Albia Union.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

A certain Democratic newspaper
man in this county sent to the type
foundry at Chicago for an eight dollar
rooster to crow over the election of
Bill Allen in Ohio. That man has
read the returns, wrung that roosters
neck, and threw it over into the back
yard. Poor rooster-good bye Will
liam
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Fred Harness. one of the old sub
striberS to the COURIER, has placed us
under obligations fora couple of tur-
nip beets of the common variety. that
beat all the bects we have seecn this
year. The two weigh 9 Ms. and 10
ounces.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The sixth and last excursion to Ne
braska went west Wednesday. Thirty
one hundred people, so far this sum-
mer, have excurted into Nebraska to
see that State, and generally bring
favorable reports in regard to its fer
fility
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
One Of our enthusiastic admirers Of

One of our enthusiastic admirers of
sold Rise Up made a VOW short
time since, that he would never shave
off his manly beard until William was
elected Governor of Ohio. The sur
face indications now are that he is
in a fair way to become highly eligi-
BILE to a membership in the society of
Dunkards.-Moberly Daily, (Dem.)
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
II. M. Cockerills exclusive Tes

II. M. Cockerill's exclusive Tea
Store is the place where every body
goes to get their pure, uscolored Teas
cheap. He sells more Tea for less
money than any house in Ottumwa.
Don't fail to call and see for yourselves.
Rear of First National Bank, Market
street, sign big 7. octG-dlw3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Cockerill's Tea Store is the incest
place in town. You will always find
the finest assortment of Teas, and low
cat prices. This Tea Store is no hum
bug, and he will sell you small quant-
tics at wholesale prices. All goods
warranted or money refunded.
O6.dl.W3t.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The best Wagon made or sold West
of the Mississippi can be found at
Durfee e Pollard's. Call around and
examine them. ! ol3.dl wi
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

Brother Loziers vote for Governor.
as far as heard from. foots up ll2. an
average Of / q vote i'll each county in
the State. Brother LoZier, perhaps,
can tell who cast one of those votes.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

A number of Democratic pocket
books in Ottumws have been eerious-
ly depleted by betting on Iowa cleo
tions. "You can't always sometimes
tell" how such things will turn out
especially when "old Wampus Sam"
is running '-'---'-s----
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
SECOND rrecinc,. o,,umua.

The vote for Constable is as follows
Lewis 344, Mitchell 1874, Hale 29S
Minnick 237.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20
SUMMARY OF THE VOTE OF WAR.
EI.I.O COUNTY.
reported Maioriiies.

We give below the reported MAORI
ties in Townships as near 40 we can
obtain them. They will not probably
vary much from the final returns:
Agency Township.
STATE TICKET.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The North Missouri II. r.. Co. are
making some long needed improve
mcnts on their freight depot.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

gloss and freshness of youth. Thin
hair is thickened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always,
cured by its use. Nothing can restore
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, SO that q new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling of, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often so un-
Clearly and offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambria, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and a grateful perfume.
Prepared by Or. J. C. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
LOWELL, MASS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

A few more of those celebrated
Spring Wagons at Durfee 4 Pol
lard's. ol3-dSw
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-10-20

The election is now over, and the
family fight of the Democratic news
papers in Wapello county can now 60
on again. Proceed with your funeral.