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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
Moro Bnsiness Failures.

New York, Oct. % Barnum's ho-
tel in this city will be closed tomorrow
its present proprietor, Theron Barnum,
having concluded TO discontinue the
business, owing to unfavorable pros
poets.
Joseph w. Duryer, lumber merchant.
25S CHEEKY street, suspended yesterday
Liabilities unknown.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
Out ON Hail.

NASHVILLE, October rs. AT Frank.
lin, Tenn, this morning Judge McIe-
more decided against the verdict Of the
grand jury in the case Of Griffin aud Al
ison for the killing OF Col. House, and
admitted them to bail in the snm Of
$l2. 900 each which they readily cove.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
Died from, his Injuries.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. "a. Luther
Martin, prominent real estate
broker OF this city and Chicago,
was thrown from his buggy while
out riding last evening and died
this morning from the injuries re-
ceived.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
A Sad Accident.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. %. "A four
year old daughter Of Minail More
ney leaped from the arms Of her
mother this aftern Don while near
the railroad track, and was crush
ed to death by passing train be-
fore her parent could rescue her.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
A Murderer Sentenced.

New York, Oct. d. VIM. Delany
was yesterday convicted in the Queens
county court Of the murder of Captain
Lawrence, Of the schooner Josephine
Potts, while lying in Cow bay, and was
sentenced to be hanged December 10th.
The prisoner was mate of the schooner,
and had been drinking previous to the
murder.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30

Brigham Young, by bis counsel,
appeared in the Third District Court
at Salt Lake City on Saturday, in
obedience to the order to show cause
why he should not be punished for
contempt in not paying $500 alimo-
ny to Ann Eliza Young.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
business Failures i'm Mis-
souri,.

LYONS, October 22.--Two failures
are reported here, j. X. r. Batch,
wholesale dealer in boots and shoes,
who sold off his stock and left town
a week ago, with liabilities over $780,
600, and l.. Klenstein, furniture
dealer, whose liabilities are $50, 000
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
A Drunken, Row.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. M.--Dur-
ing a drunken row this evening
Thomas Mullen, aged 20, was stab
bed in the thigh by VIM. Howard
and died in five minutes after from
the loss of blood from a severed
artery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30

ST. LOUIS, Oct. p. -All hopes for
Henry Brown, the convicted muir
derer, are gone. He will surely hang
to-day. Judge Jones, of the Crimi-
nal Court, refused a motion for a re-
prieve. Preparations for the execu-
tion are completed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30

Snow has fallen in such great quanti-
ties on the Vermont mountains as 10
be plainly visible with the naked eye
from the heights above Montreal. A
small quantity is also visible on the
Beloil mountains.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-30
Decrease In Registration.

New YoRK, October 25. Registra-
ton for the the election Of November
Goth closed to-day with an aggregate Of
la4,984 votes against 146,21S last
year.
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A Eh RANKED 8Y EMINENT MUSi-
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throughout the world ss The leauing Par
lor Organs now ID use Wechailenge any
maker to equal them For Church, Sab
bath Schools Lodges, rs we'll as The Par
lor, they ha~eno equal. Testimonials and
cards Of honor are constantly being receiy-
ed in their favor An offer. Where we
have no agents. we will allow any one
wishing 10 purchase one Of our organs,
the agents discount also to any RESPONSE
bic party wishing to purchase one Of orr
organs from q distance, ard prefer to see
end examine it before paying for 1t, The
same will lee granted them by sending us q
recommendation from the cashier of their
nearest bank, or some prominent man in
their vicinity in proof Of their RESPONSE
bility, and il the organ is not JUST as repre-
scented, they have the liberty TO return the
same at our expense, we pay the freight
both " ays II is with pleasure W" intro
duce the GOLDEN TONGUE, know
ing that it will give universal satisfaction,
as it possesses many advantages over all
others. The tone excels in fullness, and
the deep vibration of sounds, an evidence
that it stands first rs TO merit Of all musi-
cal instruments now 10 use.
Send for oui price list sud a list Of testi-
monials, as we have them from persons
who have been using our organs from the
past six months TO seventeen years. Adj
dress
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M ACHINISI'S-
AEE Kinds of Machinery
Repaired.
J.yV. AND A. CHEELKEX
Machinists & Blacksmihts

DEPA1R all kinds of Machinery,
lOSteam Engines and boilers, cut,
gum and straighten circular, cross
cut and other saws. MAKE and repair
iron railing aud fences for cemeteries,
yards, etc. Repair sewing machines.
and in fact. do all kinds of work in the
line of practical machinists and black
smiths. We go to any part of this AID
adjoining counties to perform work
when desired. Give US call. Shop on
West Martin ST Oct12dlw1yr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09
Recent Railroad Decisions.

The following is q condensation from a
recent huge volume of railway decisions of
those most Interesting TO passengers. Ex-
ira charges for failure TO buy tickets are
universally sustained by the courts, but
there must be full opportunity TO buy af-
lorded 10y the ticket seller. Coupon tickets
cannot be torn off by tho passenger and
presented to the conductor, with refusal
to show the main ticket; the passenger for
such evasion may be elected. Passengers
must show tickets when asked for. As TO
stopping off," there is only one decision,
that of New Jersey, which is that Ii pas
senger cannot "stop OFF, and resume his
journey without the previous assent of the
company. As 10 tho words good for this
trip or this day only" the decisions clash.
Maine, which is the only State regulating
the matter by law, makes by statute all
tickets good for six years. The Massachu-
sets decision is that the ticket has no val
idity after the expiration of the time speci-
fed. As TO the obligation of the road TO
furnish seat TO passenger, Missouri
decision says: "a passenger who exhibits
his ticket need not surrender it until he
has been furnished with a seat" y rail-
road is not liable for things stolen out of
passengers seat, there being no previous
delivery TO the companys servants for
the same reason the company is not liable
for baggage in the passengers own care.
Baggage includes reasonable amount OF
personal jew ery, and in Illinois one re-
volver, but not two revOlvers. The kit of
instruments of an army surgeon travel
ling with troops is baggage; so is the kit
of a harness maker, according TO New
York decision. Passengers who neglect To
look after their baggage on arrival at their
destination cannot recover, If it is lost with
out fault of The carrier. Baggage left in
station houses for the passengers conven-
fence, after it has reached lis destination,
comes under new class of rights and du-
ties, the baggage master assuming the po-
silion of "gratuitous bailoe," who only
becomes liable in case Of gross negligence.
The obligation of the railroad as carrier
10 its owner at the place of destination, or
when he has had reasonable opportunity of
receiving and removing it. Many States
hold that the price Of the ticket covers the
transportation of reasonable amount of
the baggage. 1t will interest sportsmen to
know that they may recover for the value
of dogs when they entrust them to baggage
masters for hire because of their exclusion
from the passenger cars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09

On Mon dlycvening of last week n few
persons interested in the matter, met To-
gether and decided to have a Sabbath
school picnic, or celebration as IL NAV be
called, for the fourth Of July, which came
this year on Saturday the third of the
month. Some were little incredulous as
t. its success, but those who knew Dunn
merston people well were assured that
when they say "Well try" the thing is
done, and it was so in this instance, as 1t
has been en- former occasions. The affair
was decided success. A procession con-
sisting mainly Of the Sabbath school schol-
ars, teachers and officers, formed at the
Congregational church about eleven
O'Clock and marched to the maple grove,
little way southwark. The Sabbath school
in West Dummerston had been invited
and were present; also Rev. Fannie L.
Townsley who is preaching in that place.
Excellent music was furnished for the oc-
casion by a mixed band composed of men,
bers from the Putney band, East and West
Dummerston, and two musicians from
some band in New Hampshire, one OF
them leader, as we are informed, who led
the band on this occasion.
At the grove, pieces were spoken by the
scholars, songs sung by the choir, and good
speeches were made by Rev. L. G. Chase
and Rev. Miss Townsley. The tables were
well furnished, and an excellent entertain
ment was served TO the large company,
who appeared at the close filed 10 repe-
ton and satisfied beyond measure with the
good things and the good time they had
enjoyed. The procession was reformed
and marched TO the common in front of the
church where Miss Townsley again adj
dressed the company in spirited patriotic
words, closing with thanks to all for the
part they had acted so well and for the
much that had afforded qualification TO
herself and others on this occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09
Winchester, n. II.

Mr., Stephen w. Kendrick, box man
ufacturer, was drowned last Friday noon,
July ~. He and two others were about TO
cross the river in boat, as was their GUS
tom at meal times, and as the last man
stepped in the boat capsized. One of them
only could swim. He succeeded In saving
one Of his companions, but the other, who
chung TO the overturned boat, went down
before he could return TO his assistance.
Mr.. kendrick is deeply mourned. He was
to have been married on Sunday, the 4th
inst.
Before recovering from the shock of
this sudden death, another disaster has Wis
tied us. A fire was discovered at o'clock
on Tuesday morning in Curtice's saloon, 8
doors above the iron bridge. II made very
rapid progress, and forced the inmates to
jump from the windows. Mr.. Curtice aud
wife leaped into the river in the rear Of the
building, and another family escaped by
the roof of the piazza. But little furniture,
If any, was saved, either by these families
or by the occupants of offices. The losers
are j. A. Powers, druggist, and the occu-
pant of a daguerrean saloon over his store
Wilbur, boots and shoes, Albee, attorney,
SohtcHtS VI Olhcc suNihSs Ddnkt iuTnltuTe
of Office, condition of safe not ascerlained
Curtice. saloon and tenement, everything,
Fassett, tenant, furniture; Phillips, meat
market, Miss Rice, dress-maker, contents
of shop; MasOns, furniture, jewels, about
$1,000 worth; Cook & Willis, groceries,
hardware and grain, about $1,000 insurance.
The eXten. OF the loss is not yet known,
neither has II been ascertained to what ex-
tent the losses are covered by insurance
Had il not been for the shower on the pre-
ceding afternoon and evening, the lire
would have been much more disastrous,
but the blazing cinders and shingles drop
ped harmless all over the village. The
iiremen and citizens worked nobly, and
much credit is due 10 their efficiency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09

SOLDIERS REUNIoN.-The reunion of
Vermont soldiers was appointed TO be
holden in Montpelier in August of this
year. But the committee having the mat
ter in charge found circumstances entailed
by the destruction OF our largest Hotel, and
the disastrous fires which destroyed so
much of our town, rendered 1t inexpedient
to hold the reunion here this year. Where
upon the people of Brattleboro have set
about making preparations for il. 1t will
be holden there on the 18th, 18th and 18th
of Aug, most efficient corps of live men
and workers are hold of the matter and
neither money nor labor will be spared TO
give the soldiers cordial reception and to
provide amply for them whilo in camp.
The reunion is set for the week in which
the moon will be full and so late in August
that most of our farmers will have finish
ed their haying. The details of arrange
ments, will be duly announced by the
commander.
Probably no town in Vermont has been
the "soldier's home' of so many enlisted
men as Brattleboro-a large majority of the
regiments were mustered in there and
nearly all mustered out, so that scarcely a
man but has some old association to be
brought back by this reunion. Brattle-
boro has splendid company of Infantry,
the Estey Guard; also an artillery Co.,
"Fullers Light Battery" four guns, fully
equipped and mounted, fine Brass Band,
with two drum companies handsomely uni
formed, and with company of citizens to
act with and support the company of SOL
diers.-MoRtpelie Freeman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09
The Beecher Case---A Careful and
Candid SunamIn nh.

The New York Evening Post, which has
hitherto refrained from any discussion OF
the Beecher 'Tilton case, now gives an elab-
crate and we'll weighed review of the ease
from which we take the following:
Mr.. Tilton has not had, from the outset,
case with which he could properly go in
10 court. Every lawyer knows and will
admit that, il he had brought an action OF
divorce against his wife at the time The
present action was brought, 1t would have
been flung out at once, and almost with in
dignation. He could not have sustained it
for moment in the face of the fact that
however grave the insult, and whatever
the evidence by which 1t was supported, 1t
had been wholly condoned by four years
OF subsequent rehabilitation. In taking his
wife back 10 his arms, after distinct
knowledge of her offense, he virtually and
in law annihlated the ofiense.
The jury by their disagreement say,
though not so emphatically as they would
do by unanimous vote, that the evidence
against Mr.. Beecher was not of clearness
or character to convince their minds. They
say that the two principal witnesses, who
had been asseverating for years precisely
the reverse OF what they swore to are not
witnesses Insufficient credibiliiy to be al
lowed TO tarnish fame hitherto unspotted;
that the other witness was so far biased by
her affection for her husband, with whom
the affair has become one of almost life
and death, as to be betrayed by them into
exaggerations and distortions of events,
which could not according to other wit
nesses, have taken place at the time and in
tho manner described; and, finally, that
Mr.. Beecher's own letters-the only real
and effective witnesses against him-are
yet, considering the peculiar weaknesses
and idiosyncrasies of the man, applicable
on other grounds than those embraced in
the accusation. They do not find in any
document, or in any fact which has been
presented to them thus far, any reason for
impeaching his own solemn oath, or for
bringing into doubt the record of long,
laborlous, and grandly useful life.
This is not so ample and triumphant an
aecquittal of Mr. Beecher as his friends and
large part of the public expected, and,
particularly, those who saw him on the
stand and were impressed by the manifold
unmistakable marks of his innocency.
which could not be transferred to print.
But II is an acquttal which We believe Dub-
lie opinion will sooner or later receive and
Tatify. His age, his ready services TO any
good cause, his serene self-confdence, the
ardent devotion of his frends-those who
have been the longest with him and tue
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09

The dwelling house of II. G. Shepard
son, located near the old centre Of The town,
about mile north of West Braltleboro,
was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Sd inst,
while Mr.. Shepardson and family were
. absent attending the celebration at the
east village. The family left the house
about $3.50 A. NJ, and the fire was discov-
cred by the neighbors about IL o'clock,
bursting from the rool near one Of the
chimneys. They only succeeded in saving
some of the parlor furniture, an organ,
couple of beds, and few other things from
tine house and wagon from the barn. All
else, honse, shed and barn, with their con-
tents, were entirely consumed. In the
house, besides clothing and household
utensils, there was gold watch belonging
to Mrs. Shcpardson, and over $50 in money,
besides notes and papers of considerable
value. The house was old, but had been
lately put in thorough repair, and the barn
and shed rebuilt, at n considerable outlay.
The property was insured for $780, and
the salvage amounts t. but 5000. Mr..
Shepardson estimates his eutire loss at
$1,000 above his insurance. The cause of
the fire is unknown, but it is believed TO
have caught from the chimney.
The strawberry festival Of the Baptist
Sunday School, Thursday evening of last
week, was Il very enjoyable affair and well
patronized.
"A large number of young people from
this place picknicked at Chesterfield pond
on SATURDAY, by way Of giving necessary
vent TO their patriotism. A good time was
had
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09
STATE ITEMS.

The hearing in the Central Vermont
railway dispute announced flor Tuesday at
Windsor, W., has been postponed 10 Au-
gust LIST.
An old man named Bullet, slightly
deaf, was run over by the cars at st. AL
bans, Saturday, and his body cut complete
ly in two.
The citizens Of ST. Adams and vicinity,
spurred On by DI. John Branch's offer of
$1,000 reward, held a meeting last week
and formed vigilance committee to search
for the murderer of Miss Ball, last July.
-Four burglars tried to rob the Nation
al Bank at Barre, Tuesday night, but were
foiled by chronometer lock. 1t was the
old game of gagging the cashiers family
and taking him TO the bank with rope
round his neck.
The first case excepting that in Hall
fax, ever tried in the state under the new
law holding rum-sellers liable for the ac-
tions of men who become intoxicated on
their liquor, was decided, last week, when
the widow Of peddler named Stanton,
who was shot and killed by drunken
man named James Snow at Northfied, in
June, 1873, received verdict of SIO5O SO in
the Orange county court.
In the north part of the State the make
of cheese this year, is unusually large. A
single buyer has, within the last ten DAYS,
shipped from Burlington about 1000 box
es of cheese for the English market.
A divorce case of long standing be-
tween DR.. William and Catherine Howard
OF West Fairlee, in which over 100 Witness
es appeared, was terminated in the Orange
county court, Saturday, by bill granting
Mrs. Howard the custody of her minor
daughter, $4,000 alimony, and $4,000 in trust
TO the child.
The case Of Louisa A. Priest of West
Randolph, against Roswell G. Curtis, a
wealthy resident of the same town, for in
decent assault, has been decided in the Or
ange county court by verdict of 500 for
the plaintiff. The case has made a great
stir In the neighborhood and 65 witnesses
estihed, and many others would have
done so had they been allowed by the
court, which ruled that testimony as to the
unchasle character Of the plaintiff was In-
admissible, ruling which will be contest
ed in the supreme court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09

"A grand temperance meeting was held
Sabbath evening. The meeting was ad-
dressed by S. w. Houghton who wildly
pictured the arrival of three of the celebrat-
ors at Brattleboro on the Sd. Mr.. II. said
that in justice to our families, to the young
children, to ladies and gentlemen, and in
justice to the reputation of our town, we
had the right to stop such men from walk
ing on our streets. Mr.. Houghton was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Roberts, who called the at
tention of the meeting to the raid made in
the north part of our state upon the liquor
sellers in adjacent towns. Mr.. r. recon-
mended less barking aud more biting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09

Some days since it was stated by the ca
BILE that an American photographer, named
Firman, had been sent TO prison in Paris
for six months on the charge of dealing in
spirit photographs. Two others, the editor
OF spiritualistic paper, and photograph
ic artist. who were in league with Firman,
were sentenced to one years Imprisonment
each. For long time the firm did large
business. Twenty francs was the ordina-
ry price for spirit picture, but many
wealthy pc ople voluntarily paid 200, {, 900
and even 4, 900 francs. The photographers
guarded themselves by saying they could
never guarantee likness, because much
depended upon the strength of faith of the
applicant, and moreover spirits were very
capricious. When the operators spirit box
was produced in court, it was found 10 con-
tain hundreds OF portraits OF men, women,
boys and girls OF all ages. When a Gus
TONER was to be duped, one of these was
selected, according TO some indications in
directly drawn out from the applicant,
stuck upon doll dressed up in muslin,
and hazy portrait of spirit" was pro-
duced from 1t. In many instances the
force Of Imagination was so strong that the
photographers dupes believed that they
saw the portraits of their relatives, and
burst into tears, fell upon their knees, and
even kissed the naughty artists by way Of
thanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09
I1inatl ale, n. h.

the "Glorious Fourth" was observed
on Monday the 9Th, with US. II was re-
markably quiet in our village, but large
number Of the people availed themselves
of an excursion train 10 pernardston to en-
joy basket picnic.
One Of the junior base ball clubs of this
village went up to Winchester on Monday
TO play match game with similar club,
and came home the winners by a score Of
~ TO S.
While business seems dull with the
manufacturers, it is brisk in house build
ing. The erection or remodeing OF some
thirteen dwellings has been commenced
since the Spring opened, and several more
projected. Besides these operatlonsa num-
Der Of carpenters are at work upon the Uni
versalst and Methodist churches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-09

The democratic state convention of Cali
fornia met at San Francisco, Wednesday
and nominated William Irwin for govern
or. Resolutions were adopted denouncing
the unconstitutional Interference of the fed
eral administration in the domestic affairs
of states; condemning the republican par
ty for corruption, jobbery and fraud, the
curse of inconvertible paper money, the
nepotism of the president, the attempt to
pass the unconstitutional force bill, and
for other onormities; favoring currency
convertible into gold and silver at the will
of the holderi opposing the diversion of
the school fund TO other than legal pur-
poses; favoring a convention TO amend the
constitution of the stale; demanding such
amendments 10 the Burlingame Chinese
treaty as shall reduce it to a mere CONNER
cial convention; condemning the importa-
ton of degraded persons for immoral pur-
poses favoring the speedy completion of
transeontinental railway on the 32d par
alleli and opposing the prohibilory law.