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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
For the Independent.
Shenandoah Castle, No. e, A.
q. TX. Of MI. G..

1t will soon be two years since this
castle was instituted in our city. It's
usual place of meeting was Gran
than Hall but recently change has
been made, and it now meets regu-
larry every Monday night in the Hall
of Washington Lodge No. X. of p.
in Scheu's building. The fact of
this change of place for its meeting
having not been generally known,
the impression has been made upon
some that it has gone by the board
think am safe in saying that it
has never intermmitted a meeting
since ifs institution. 1t has quite a
respectable membership both as to
numbers and material.
The Ancient Order Knights of the
Mystic Chain occupies a respectable
position as constellation in the
galaxy of secret and cOnevOlent Or
ders. Besides its secret and humane
character, it partakes, like the
knights of Pythias, of a semi-mili-
tary, chivalaric and patriotic cast.
Believing that all lovers of our
country and it's institutions should be
united in it's support and defence,
and believing as we do, that sin
Union there is strength, strength to
meet and successfully combat all
movements detrimental to it's inter-
eSts, we have organized this Order
under the above title.
In this Order we acknowledge God
to be the supreme Ruler of the uni
verse, yea more, we acknowledge
Christ, His Son, as the Mediator and
Redeemer of our mankind. We ac-
cept the Old and New Testament as
revelation to man, believing that its
precepts, if Obeyed, lead to virtue
peace and happiness, and that its ex-
clusion tends to crime and to tenn
poral and eternal misery.
AS a Brotherhood our Order incul-
Gates mutual assistance in business,
in relieving the sick and distressed,
and in supporting the widows and
orphans of deceased members.
While we are defenders of the
christian religion, party and sect are
not known among us, and no men,
Der is ostracised on account of his
social position, political proclivities
or religious faith.
The order expects and requires that
each member will be living eXpon-
ent of its objects and principles and
as lovers of our country and benefac-
tors OF our common humanity, we
claim the right to discuss all ques-
tions affecting our veal or woe, both
as individuals and as nation, for
our Motto is Loyalty, Obedience
and Fidelity.
CONST
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False.

Some person started the report that
there was case of smallpox in
Strinesville and one somewhere else
north of town. There is no truth
in the report, and not the slightest
foundation for it. Thoughtless per-
sons who start such reports do not
realize the responsibility they incur
in so doing. We trust Martinsburg
may entirely escape a visitation of
the disease, but it is simply criminal
on the part of any one to brighten
the people with false stories in regard
to it, where there is not the slightest
cause or foundation for it, and any
one who does it wilfully ought to be
punished in some way
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
The Panhandle,s Insane,

The twelfth annual report of the
Directors of the West Virginia Hog
pital for the Insane shows that since
the opening of the hospital Morgan
county has had two of her citizens
there and now has three. Berkeley
county has had twenty-four there
and now has fourteen. Jefferson
has had twenty-one there, and now
has thirteen.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
Circuit Court Docket,

From the printed docket of the
Circuit Court, which convenes on
Tuesday next, we find that there are
10 State cases, most OF them against
persons who have left the State, s
garnishee summons, 7 motions, two
appeal cases, 2 issues out Of chance
ry, "a issues at law, "a Office judg-
ments, and 14S chancery causes
pending. From the way in which
business is despatched in this Court,
we presume the term will not last
longer than two weeks.
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The HYacinth Bulbs.

Those who have not already done
so, should now provide themselves
with hyacinth bulbs for indoor Gull
ture. The hyacinth is one of the
most beautiful, and fragent flowers,
and there can be no prettier window
adornment than can be effected by a
well delevoped assortment of these
favorite flowers. They are of easy
culture. All that is necessary is to
fill the bulb glasses with pure water,
place the bulbs in them, and set
them in dark closet for two or three
weeks. This promotes the shooting
of the fbrous roots, which should fill
the glass before they are exposed to
the sun. The bulb glasses can be
had at the Independent Book Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
TRAMPS.


The proper treatment of tramps is
just now being discussed by newspa-
pers throughout the country. Mar
tinsburg is infested with them, and
the rural districts are being particu-
larry annoyed. We are largely inter
ested in any means which may be
devised for curing the evil. 1t is
generally held that relief from pro-
fessional tramps can be had by put
ting them to work. The New York
Times, abiding to the question, has
these sensible remarks:
LET us have, in every town, re-
lief committee of the town officials,
who will turn no needy man away
hungry, but who will require tramps
to work out the full value of what
they receive. In this way the tramp
nuisance can be speedily abolished,
householders can be saved from an
noyance and danger, while no injus-
tice will be done to the deserving
poor. The experiment has been tried
in many isolated towns, and has been
entirely successful. The uniform ae-
ton of all the towns in the country,
however, is needed before the tramp
nuisance can be finally and effectual-
ly suppressed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

There is no doubt that Cumber-
land is badly afflicted with this loath-
some disease, and that the citizens
have become much alarmed at it's
spread, but we hardly think it is as
bad as the wild reports which reach
us every day, would have us believe.
The authorities of that city have
commenced the erection of pest
house, and active and vigorous meas
ures are now being taken to stop the
spread Of the disease and finally stamp
it out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
The smali-pox in Cumberland.

We have it from q reliable source
that there are sixty cases Of small
pox in Cumberland and eight deaths
have occurred from the disease, which
seems to be of the most malignant
character. A smallpox hospital has
been erected by the authorities, and
every effort is now ing made to ar
rest the spread of the disease and
stamp it out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
Congressional Districts

The Wheeling Register has lately
been figuring on the population of
the Congressional Districts for some
purpose or another, and has suggest
ed change, which some of the pa
pers charge would add to the first dis
trict another Democratic county
BE that as it may they say the popu-
lation Of the First Congressional
District is 1877 1878; Second 1s1 ,49s
Third, 1S5, 469; total of the State,
534,745.
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WEST VA. LEGISLATURE.
Mason Max Telling Speech
WHEELING, w. VA.
November Is. 1875.
NUFtIHDtI TO, IoFo.
To tie Editors Of The independent

WHEELING, w. VA.
November Is, 1875.
To tie Editors Of The independent
The two Houses of the Legislature
have been earnestly at work this
week, and have advanced u good deal
of the business before them. 4 re-
markable and pleasant feature thus
far, is the fact that Notwithstanding
the acerbities and bitterness OF last
winter, the utmost good feeling pre-
walls, and apparently, ut least, thele
is not the slightest recollection OF
any sectional division, though
have just learned that a bill for PER
manent Location" was introduced
in the Senate this afternoon, the pro-
visions Of it | have not been able to
gather, further, than that it provides
for submitting the question toa vote
of the people. This, / hope may not
tend to disturb the good feeling al
luded to above.
The House was engaged today on
the : Articles of Impeachment ;"
Mr.. Mason, of Jefferson, discussed it
for four hours, and in an argument,
showing great learning and research,
logical and convincing. He did not
favor the Impeachment of Mr.. Ben
nett, saying that in his judgment, the
committee had failed to make a case
against him, but was very ear
nest in urging the Articles"
against Treasurer Burdett, and on
that point many have pronounced his
arguments unanswerable.
The papers in the Salt Sulphur
Hospital project were withdrawn
from the files of the House yesterday
by consent, and it is rumored that
the scheme is to be revived-you will
remember that this was bin for the
purchase of this property, for the
purposes Of an Insane Asylum
which passed the Senate last Winter,
but the House, not able to fully ap-
preciate its merits, defeated it, and
If revived again, will, | have not the
slightest doubt, do the same. In re-
turning this way you may hear from
me again. leave this evening for
Chicago. Yours,
''VERITAs.n
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

If men, in and out Of public life,
who "earn their bread by the sweat
of their minds" weuld bear in re-
membrance the fact that just pro-
portion between mental labor and
physical training should always be
observed, and practically follow out
the idea, we should have fewer
broken-down minds and bodies.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27
VaCcinate.

There is no necessity for persons
becoming alarmed because epidemic
smallpox has made its appearance
in neighboring town, but there is
at all times a necessity for using all
known preventives, and therefore it
is the duty of all unvaccinated per-
sons, whether adults or children, to
/. resort at once to that protection.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

JUDGE KELLEY adheres to his
3.65 theory believing it to be the only
one there can be to ferry us over the
difficulties that now so sorely beset
MS. He has been talking like new
book to the people of the Nutmeg
State, still advocating his pet scheme
and still declaring himself Repub-
lican of the straightest kind.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

BEFORE leaving Washington the
other day Randall assuredhis friends
that he had the inside track for the
Speakership, and would surely be
elected. Kerr, and the other candi-
dates are just as sure of their sue
cess.
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Hagerstown Agricultural Society,
This Society did not receive enough
funds at its recent fair to pay expen-
ses, and has made levy on it's stock
holders of $3.50 each for the purpose
of paying the Indebtedness.
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THE Wheeling Standard publishes
the speech of Hon. J. M. Mason on
the impeachment report, making
twenty columns of that paper, and
editorially refers to him as the "but-
ter-milk Demosthenes.'
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

Work in our navy yards continues
active, with view to being prepar-
ed for any emergency. 1t is now said
the reply of the Spanish Government
to the note sent them by the State
Department is not sufficiently ex-
pEcit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

The falling off in immigration con-
tinues, the September report from
New York showing a very heavy de-
cline compared with the same month
last year.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

Meeting ofState Executive Committee
y call has been issued for meet
ing Of the Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee, to be held in the city
of Wheeling on Wednesday, Decem-
Der Sth, 1875.
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DESPITE grasshoppers and the
many other destructive pests with
which the farms of the West were
said to have been so previously in
tested last summer, the staple crops
were never finer, and so abundant
have they proven that the question
now is, what shall we do'with them?
In many places corn is being used as
fuel, it being more economical than
wood.
At some of the principal shipping
points, as Chicago and Milwaukee,
the crops are beginning to move, but
not in a sufficient degree to cause
any change in price. At all events
we shall not starYe, if we can only
manage to get the railroads.&c. so reg
ulate their freights as to enable us to
have these boNntiful products of the
West reach the seaboard without i'm
poverishing tia farmer in so doing
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

ANN ELIZA, the nineteenth wife
of Brigham Young, will not obtain
alimony. In order to get it the law
would have to recognize the legality
of polygamy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

CHARLES Francis Adams, for the
nonce, has been retired, and will not
reappear until somebody h, to be
nominated for an important position
when it is anticipated that Mr.. Sam
uel Bowels, of the Springfield Re
publican, contrary to his usual Gus.
tom, will lead him forth with a dou-
ble-leaded recommendation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

Wedding invitations on latest
styles of paper, with envelopes to
match, printed in fine style at the IN
DEPENDENT steam job rooms.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

THE Democratic official majority
of New York is 1882.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

THE Legislature is pushing its
work with earnestness and energy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-11-27

THE latest request for prayer re-
ceived by the Evangelists, Moody
and Sankey, was from some one in
behalf of an editor. 1t is evident the
sarcasm of the San is not relished by
everybody, and we don't know but
what the request in behalf of Dana
was eminently proper. He is a fit
subject for prayer, and journalism
would be all the better for it if he
should experience change of heart.
The December instalmeat of Ca
briel Conroy, Bret Harte's great
story-in Scribner's, grows in inter
est.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

pal Church, and the Rev. william Humpstone, the Rev
Drs Armtagc and Ball Of the Baptist Church. ana H.
b. Turner Of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Brooklyn
Addresses were delivered by Drs. Leaeock Armit"ee
and Ball, and by Mr.. Turner. All re)oiced III
the departure from eccosiastlcism taken ny the ne
formed Episcopal Church. Drs Ball and Ar1age sa'"
that they were there 10 extend the right hand OF Fellow
ship TO the new body. Dr. Ball looked upon the move
mcnt not "a schsm but IA tending toward rear unon
in Christ Dr. Armtaee reioiced in the movement, ne
cause he believed with them that the Old ana Now les
ment nre the word Of God and NIL sufficient or sava
them: that every man, in interpreting the scrptures
responsble TO God for his interpretation thst ~
must concede the right TO every DINER man hn az
men stand eaual before God. He waa thereior" III
brotherhood with them not because they asreed pu' "
causo they differed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

the law requires the elaine 10 be heard I'm their order
this s not done there are many reasons why '"e''
ar Of the ehSrsS S 6 nsfd know 10 1o o
this flood occurred some eight miles from my residence
Mr. smithYou first heard OF these claims eignl wears
ns, the hEw S or s@ YOU Of tSese
Mr. smith How did Won know that those were not In
elndcd in the firs biIls Mr. Hill know Of reason
why they included in that bill all but three o
these claims were paid in 1870 the money was apPro
prated in 1870 part OF the legislation took place while
was q member Of the Assembly. -, ,u,
sioner in charge present at Of these hearings
Mr.. ColeI want TO know whether you thinh the ill.,,
ness as Won would look after in which you were
intcrestedt Mr. HilAs far rs was able TO Observe
Mr. Cole-The law requires that the Commissioner 10
charge shall be present in these cases bu ne VIE ~ ,hs
state were moi Looked after az they should be Mr. Kill
His presence might not have been OF any DEMENT, u'
Mr. seward~suppose that you on the other SIDE,
would you not have Infused little more energy n'o INC
MI sewsri-weil, don't answer 1T II yon can't Mr.;
HILL don't want to set forth my zeal ana compare
Mr. Peckham-How was it proved that Flaughertfy,
neglected his duty in not opening the gstfS OF
The testimony was examined, ana u was iou"" ~
the who took the charge OF the canai a'erw"i"'
said he found the waste weirs were cut away. was
also found that the Superntendents foreman hau su ITO
had cut out the waste wers.
Mr. unl,s testimony was then concluded. He then
stated TO the Committee, that whatever reflects upon
these awards reflects in degree upon the counsel
II this investigation be continued long enough ne
said l would like to have some witnesses examheo'
either out there or here OF course cannot bear the
expense.
Mr. Cole-What do you want OF course we want all
the truth we can get bearing the case so as 10 ep
TO the Legislature. Mr. Hi-Well, don't know how lar
Won propose carry this but would Ike 10 nave
The testimony Of five or six witnesses some OF the
testimony at least such as has been pubshed-is Wos,
and want the opportunity TO show that. !.
Mr. Peckham did not think II was possible or proper o
90 All over this ground again II there Is no corrupoh
in this matter, want 10 make that appear we are
here only investigate this matter In genera way.
opportunity produce witnesses 10 show the justice o
these accounts
without passing upon Mt HIPS apphcauon' Tue 'o"
mittee took a recess until 3l2 O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
CANAL INVESTIGATION.
THE CHEMUNG CANAL OVERFLOW.


ruu MEN ry,u, PATyD IN THE AWARD FRAUD EN-
p,AIy-p r. Hill, JUDGE BROOKS, AND q. J."
SMITH BEFORE THR LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
eHAII CANAL APPRAISERS BIZ ABOLISHED
The Legislative Joint Canal Committee held long
session at Albany yesterday. Some testimony was
taken as TO the Otisco Lake dam of an unimportant
character. Ex-Assemblyman ID. b. Hill then asked
10 be allowed to make statement as to the Che-
u,ung Canal overflow. He was heard large part OF
the morning He denied being in the Legislature
when the awards made, and also having urged
claimants to present their claims. He was
critically questioned rs to whether the states
interests were guarded in the hearing be-
fore the Appraisers. /, was elected that
the record showed that no witnesses whatever were
heard for the State in that affair Mr. Hill said that
the Office Of Canal Appraiser should be abolished,
and Court of Claims created In the afternoon
Judge Brooks and some Others were heard. Judge
Brooks denied owning any of the property on which
awards were made when they were made. lie mad
an impression that witnesses were heard for the
State in the overflow affair, and agreed with Mr..
Hill In his views as to Canal Appraisers. lie said
further that Appraisers are twenty years behind
with some of their business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
THE EaIGRAyT swINDLERs.

George w. LOOMS, Augustus Ford, and
Theodore Lewis were before Judge Reese, In the
Jersey City Police Court yesterday and there being no
further testimony offered Judge Reese decided TO hold
them until the NewYork authorities procured reGSs
ton. Their counsel, Charles II. Winfield and William d.
Daily advised them to ccr 70 ACCOMPANY the officers TO
New-York withcifa reputation. In the mean time
Law studsat IN the employ Of william p Dolly went DO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
A PUBLISHER CHARGED WITH REVOLVING CRIME

At the YOrkvilIo Police Court yesterday,
Judge Duffy committed Moses W. Reddng, o publisher
OF No. 73l Broadway, charge OF criminal assault,
preferred by Miss GeOrgana +. Glover OF No. 1875
Tbrdave. The alleged assault, II II said committed
Oh Tuesday last In Office OF the prisoner Mics Glover
about 20 years of and is daughter OF Howard
Clover tho musical director who died recently, leaving
a large family IN destitute circumstances. She entered
Mr.. ReddinT's employment as copyist In 1873, and
nan worked for him at intervals up TO this week. She
alleges that he insulied her several times by improper
proposals. that her inability TO get work elsewhere
compeled her to remain in his employment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth 1renuo Hotel-The Hon. GEORGE NJ h3Des9n,
SECRETARY 81 the Navy Cen silas Seymour or QneDec
George Lorng Of Salem Mass and VIM L. sc GO ohio and
Pam YoGn1n UOLSs-tien. Thomas Ewing OF onlo, SiI
poatmaster i W Knowlfon OF bridgeport, Conn W,nnto'
Uo,.I-stae senator elect Thomas Coleman OF Troy anu
eongressnan D. J. Morrel OF Fonnsy Salia - ~ Jdhes
Hoisi-EI senator Willard Warne: OF Alabama ahu
snecor "a " Thornton and PayInaster Edward May " q
~ Nicholas Hot,l-etate Senator ~ carpenter OF
Massachusetts and g. H. Northam OF Hartioin an1.
SIIar Uofei-i enrv Haven OF New London Nesiihnr
JotSI-proi f. T. Salisbury Of New Haven. GUiet hoss-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
NEw REroRMEp EPISCOPAL CnuRcn ,

NEW REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
There was meeting of the members of the
Second Reformed Episcopal Church last evening, ut the
Morning Star Hall. in west Twenty sItbst The Church
was organized about ave weeks ago, with the Rev.
George HoweH ~ pastor Il has about 100 members.
On the platform evening tho Rev. Mr.. Howell,
the pastor the Rev DR. Leaceck OF the Reformed Episeo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

PREPARE.-The indications Of a speedy visit
from the Ice King suggests the necessity Of immediate pro-
cua Of FuRs do him honor and escape the evil results
his OisteroUs attentions To do this yon mus call at
No 22 Broadway No. 533 Broadway or at his FIFTH Avenue
Hotel each OF which ntains magnificent
stock OF LADIES' and Gentlemens Collars and cu
Offering at very crate prices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

A CHOICE stock of China and Glassware.
n r.. NJ BRUNDIGE, 9l9 Broadway and 66l siIt ave
- China decorated Glass cut and engraved To order
CHINA Decorated Dinner Sets-Largest as
~ sorment and lower prices than ever before offered
DECORATED French and Eng Dinner Sets,
~ s45 Worcester and Nnton China, Majoica wedgwood.
ENTIRE stock of CHANDELIERS, half price.
~ Bronzes, Pariap Marble Table CUTLERY DC, reduced
ERENCH CLOCKS, Fancy Goods, Plated
IL Ware. r. n BEUSDIGE, 9l3 b way and COL Sixth ave-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

"S~oCK SPECULATION is the title of new
book explaining tho best method Of operating In Wallet
Those who speculate in and calls should read IT, single
copies free. Call OF send for It,
L. W. HAMILTON & Co, 10 wallst, New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

BODY Of Joseph summssa who died from injuries csvsl -
being pushed on Third The jury rendered yerdc
OF accidental DEATH and the conductor and driver de
charged from arrest
Mrs. Thompson, age 80, was admitted 10 Bellevue
Hospital Wednesday evening from No 443 THIRTY
third where she had been lying sick and frendess
after died when found That she had rerps
from criminal operation
Superintendent Walling received dispatch from
g. shrimp Of Alliance Ohio yesterday statng that the dead
Of had been found there, only
paper him ticket from New York Toledo
apparently 80 Of inehes 10
hight, and had black whskers and moustsehe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

No FORM Of Erysipelas or Skin Disease il
too for DALLEYs MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR cure