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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12
~HAGERsTowN ITEMS.

The farmers have commenced
blowing for their fall seeding.
Mr.. Jacob Sosey, who was stabbed
by Col. Dellinger in an alteration
some three weeks ago, has so far re-
covered as to be able to go to his
place of business.
S. L. Shafer, the superintendent
of the Antietam iron works, raised
this season, on nine acres of land at
tached to the works, 408 bushels of
wheat, averaging 454 bushels to the
acre.
Blackberries r very plenty here,
selling in u market for 4 cents a
quart. The apple crop this year will
be the largest for several years past,
and the corn, which was greatly ben
Gifted by the recent rains, give prom
Use of producing a large crop.
Mr.. Caleb Eakle, of Tilghmanton,
who was severely injured in Febru-
airy last while getting off a train on
the Washington County railroad at
Brethredsville, has entered a suit
against the B. 81 O. r. r. Co. for
damages for his injuries, Gen. Thos.
J. McKaig appearing as his counsel.
The suit will not be tried until the
next February term of court.
A little child of Mr. II. X. Hook
died this week with commissions.
During the holidays last year a party
of maskers called at Mr.. Hooks
house, and according to a foolish
practice cakes &C., were thrown on
the floor for children, and as they
were about to take them, they were
frightened away by one of the mask
ers called the bellsnickle. This little
one, who was very timid, was so
frightened that she was thrown into
commissions, and ever since has had
them at intervals until they caused
| her death.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

Nh. James Lewellen, for many
years connected with the newspaper
press of Richmond, Va, died at his
residence near that city on Saturday
after a long illness.
Predatory Indians are still covor-
ting around the plains, stealing cat
tie and keeping the stockmen in a
state of panic. 1t is stated that the
Indians at the Cheyenne agency pro-
pose to arrange anarmistice between
the troops and the hostile Indians
under Sitting Bull preparatory to
peace.
Gen. BENZ. Harrison, the republi-
can nominee for Gov. of Indiana, in
the place of Godlove S. Orth, who
withdrew from the race, is a grand
son of ex-President VIM. Henry Har-
rison. He commanded a Federal
brigade during the late war. and is
said to be an able and popular man.
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Grand Jury.

The following is a list of the Grand
Jurors summoned for the August
term of the County Court j. B. A.
Nadenbousch, Casper Stump, John
w. Lamon, NJ. G.. Nadenbousch,
Philip Showers, VIM. Sperow, Joseph
Shaffer, John w. Pitzer, VIM. Il.
Stewart, VIM. III. Mong, Jacob Mil
Ter, John AIKEN, James Criswell, G.
t. Kreglow, Thornton Henshaw,
James Walker.
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For Prosecuting Attorney.
the Editors Of the Independent !:

10 Me EdttoTS q w IHuePeHdeTt
l have noticed recently in your
paper, suggestions in regard to sew
eral of the offices to be filled at the
October election. Permit me to oc-
cupy a small space in the same di-
rection. / presume it is the inten-
ton that full justice should be done
to all ~aspirants. For the position of
Prosecuting Attorney, it must be
conceded that Mr.. l.. M. Shaffer has
claims to the Democratic nominal
tion superior to any other a~spirant.
1t cannot be that his services in the
Democratic party in this county dur
ing the years when the party was
fighting and struggling for success
against almost hopeless odds, is so
soon forgotten. During those weary
years, when half the members of the
party were disfranchised, Mr.. Shat
fer made sacifices of time and money
that it would be the basest ingrati-
tude for the party to forget in the
days of its prosperity. Mr.. Shaffer,
at that time, permitted his name to
be used as a candidate for p%rosecut-
ing Attorney, for the sole purpose of
keeping up an organization, and
when he well knew that his candi-
dature meant certain defeat. He
cheerfully made the canvass on two
occasions, stumping the county and
doing all within his power to secure
for the party the largest vote posi-
BILE, knowing full well that he could
hope for nothing but defeat. But he
knew also, that the efforts
which he and those who acted with
him, were then making, would in the
end bring success to the party. Now
that a nomination by the Democrat
ic party gives promise of success, it
is but tardy justice that it should be
rendered to Mr.. Shaffer.
His thorough education and knowl-
edge of the duties of the office insure
his fitness for the place. There can
be no doubt that he would discharge
the duties well and faithfully. MI.
G. j. Frulkner, jr., who was suppos-
ed to be a candidate, having with
drawn and announced that he will
not be a candidate for the position,
the party could not do a more lust or
creditable act than tender the nomi-
nation to Mr.. Shaffer. 1t is said that
Mr.. Faulkner's withdrawal is in the
interest of Mr.. Shaffer; that Mr.
Faulkner fully acknowledges and ap-
preciates the past party services Of
Mr.. Shaffer, and magnanimously
refuses to be in his way for the NOM
nation. If this be SO, of course MI.
Faulkner will use all his influence,
in connection with the other friends
of Mr.. Shaffer, to give him the place
to which all must admit he is by ev-
cry consideration of party labor and
intellectual qualifications, entitled.
CONSERVATIVE.
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PERSONA

Edwin Booth will, it is said, visit
Australia next year.
'Life in the Lobby" is the title of a
new play by Don Piatt.
Barney Hughes, the Mark Twain of
the South, is stumping for Tilden.
Joseph Jefferson is to return to Amer
lea and open at the Walnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, in November.
Mrs. Tyner, the wife of the new Post
MASTER General, was. before her mar
riage about three years ago, a Treasury
clerk.
Gen. Fitzhgh Lee is said to have
been a great Indian fighter in his early
days, and has had the honor of an ar
row shot through one lung.
The Rev. j. S. G.. Abbot, of Fair
Haven, Conn.,, the well known writer,
at last accounts was lying in a very
critical condition, with but little hopes
of recovery.
1t is said that when Lord Campbell
was a reporter on the Loudon Morning
Chronicle he wrote a criticism of one Of
Shakespeare's plays, and spoke oft as
apparently by an inexperienced writer,
who, ifhe took pains might yet attain
a respectable skill in the profession
which he had chosen"
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A Prize Tournament.

A Prize Tournament will be held
onithe farm occupied by VIM. Sigler,
near Greensburg, on Saturday, Aug.
26th, 1876. A Silver watch will be
awarded to .the first successful
Knight. Riding will commence at 8
O'Clock A. NJ. AL Knights of Berk-
eley and adjoining counties are in
vited to take part in the exercises.
The public are invited. Bring your
baskets and spend a pleasant day in
the woods. A good band will be in
attendance. BY order Committee
CHARLES MIX,
Aug 7-3tw. RoB'TK NEEDLER.
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For Magistrate.

To the Editors ofhe Independent
Allow one not so welded to par
ties as to be blind to the true inter-
ests of the people collectively, to sug-
gest the name of Mr.. Archibald Oden
as a proper candidate for one of the
magistrates of the town. Politically
he is now acting with the Democrats,
but as a citizen and as an official, he
has brains and conscience sufficient
to do right regardless of party pre-
dilictions. These are the kind of
men the people want, and they don't
care much about slobbery nothing
ness of party politics. He has some
knowledge of law, and has mixed
around pretty generally in business
affairs, and is blessed with a good,
practical mind, or as | have heard
lawyers say, has a judicial con-
science. True, he is a young mau,
but young men are very apt, and are
the ones to put the harness on.
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Personal.

Mr.. j. d. Williamson, formerly of
this county, now Of Doniphan City,
Kansas, dropped in to see us Mon
day. He is on a short visit to his
friends in this county. He repre-
sents the crops in his section of
Kansas as being splendid, and says
the farmers generally ri in fine
spirits. He says that while there is
ageneral business depression through
out the State ,he is sure it is not near
so oppressive as here in Berkeley
county. The Kansas farmers, as a
general thing, + comfortably fixed,
out of debt, and with good crops are
pretty we'll prepared for hard times
The prices of grain and other
produce rules low, but not much
lower than here, and there isno scar
city of work for all who desire it land
are willing to work. He thinks Kan
sas the coming State.
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The Game Of Croauet.

The game Of croquet which was so
exceedingly popular last season in
this place has almost died out and it
is seldom now that we see the young
misses and lads indulge in this recre-
ating pastime. We can assign no
eason of the want of interest in this
game, other than that the lads and
lassies desire something newer, hav-
ing become tired of this bewitching,
exciting and lovemaking sport.
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All of Them.

In looking over the list Of Grand
Jurors published to-day, we notice
that all the prominent candidates
for Sheriff, in both parties have been
summoned. This may have been a
mere accident, but it looks as if the
present Sheriff and his deputies had
purposely determined to scoop" all
the candidates together for a day at
least. 1t is a good idea. 1t will give
them a chance to compare notes and
determine who's ahead.
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Arrested.

Some time since some one stole a
wheelbarrow, watering pot &C., from
the premises of MI. ID. II. Conrad.
On Saturday officers Rhodes and
Moore arrested Charles Newman,
colored, charged with the offence.
He was taken before Mayor Shut
and after a hearing remanded to Jail
to await the action of Court.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12
FulIy Organized.

The Hayes and Wheeler Campaign
Club completed its organization on
Thursday evening. 1t is proposed
to keep the hall open every evening,
and to have two kinds of meetings.
One to be termed business or execu-
tive meetings from which the gener-
al public will be excluded. AL other
meetings will be general and open to
all persons.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12
Large Market.

The market on Saturday was the
largest we have seen for several
years. The wagons were strung
down Queen street and out Burke for
Ealf a square or more each way, con-
tanning all kinds of vegetables and
country produce. Prices kept up
pretty we'll on most articles although
some were o~verstocked, and dull
sale.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

Senator H. G. Davis made a speech
in the Senate last week on his resolu-
ton in regard to discrepancies in the
books of the U. S. Treasury. His
speech is spoken of in the most COM
plimentary terms by the leading
journals of the country, which pro-
nounce it a "%clear, able and logical
effort"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

The leading commercial journals
in all parts of the country agree in
the opinion that the "better time
coming" so long looked for, is near
at hand. The business prospect in
New York and Philadelphia is said
to be improving, with fair prospects
OF a change for the better. The feel
ing is hopeful as to a good autumn
trade among all classes of merchants.
Collections at the West and South
west are made without difficulty ,and
with good harvests assured, there is
every promise of an especially active
business with those sections during
the fall.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12
Bobbing Around.

Capt. William Sperow, Casper
Stump and M. G. Nadenbousch, esq.,,
all prominent candidates for the
Sheriffalty were in town Monday,
looking as bright and cheerful as a
big sun-flower.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

Gen. Benz. Harrison returned to
indianapolis Saturday night. On
the arrival of the train a salute was
fired and a large delegation of repub-
licans escorted hin to his house, when
the nomination for GoAernor was
formally rendered him. Gen. Har-
rison promised to announce his de-
cision as to his acceptance early this
week.
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New Deal.

1t is reported that the Peter Coop
er Greenback men in Berkeley coun-
ty are talking of nominating a county
ticket on their platform of green
backs, low interest taxation of bonds,
&c. From all we can learn, there are
a great many Greenback men in this
county and the number is increasing
daily.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12
Examine the-Cabbage.

Mr.. j. M. Chambers purchased
some cabbage at market on Saturday
morning. While it was being wash
ed and cut up preparatory for dim
ner, a small snake over q foot in
length was discovered in one of the
heads. Mr.. Chambers captured the
reptile, and has it in a bottle filled
with spirits.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

With the Capitol question and the
election Of two U. S. Senators to dis
turb the thoughts of the members Of
the next Legislature, the prospect for
beneficial and necessary legislation
is not particularly encouraging.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

The Congressional fight in the
Third Distritt seems to be panning
out most favorably to Mr.. Kenna.-
AS far as delegates have been chosen
he leads both Hereford and Walker,
and it now looks az if he would have
almost a walk over.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

And now it is limited that the sill
ver-tongued advocate of g%reenbacks
Hon Sam. Carey-is unfavorably
mixed up in the enezula swindle the
same which sent Mr.. Orth, of Indi-
ana into quiet retirement. 1t will
be too bad if Samuel has to step down
and out, and we shall hear his gen.
tie, ringing voice no more.
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the TIlden club.

The Tilden Club had q good meet
ing Friday night. G. j. Faulkner,
Jr., made an elaborate and argumen-
tative speech. j. B. Faulkner, ESD,
also made some pointed and telling
remarks.
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w e want to Know.

AS time drifts on and carries us
toward the verge Of eternity, there
comes an insane, and almost I'M
quenchacle desire to know the sig
nificance of the stripes on a barber
shop pole.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

Ben. Butler insists on running for
Congress. If Benjamin takes an as
Economical view of the situation, he
will discover that his peculiar star is
not in the ascendant just now.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

Joseph Henry's extensive agricul.
tural and sewing machine works at
Aurora, Ontario, were burned yes
terday. Loss about $50, 900; no in
surance.
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Suicide in Morgan County

We learn from the Mercury that
Mr. VIM n Gray, an old and well
known citizen of Morgan county,
committed suicide by hanging him
self with a rope, at the house of John
Barker, three miles from Berkeley
Springs. The deceased was a bach
elor rs years old, was respectfully
connected. Had been an intemper-
ate man and of late years brooded
over his wasted life and had said that
working hard all his life, before he
would become a county charge he
would hanghimself, and having been
put on the county is no doubt his
reason for committing this rash act.
Gents White Shirts for sale-a
good article only S1.0O, at
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-12

There was an immense crowd at
the Oakville camp on Sunday.
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THE COOPER ELECTORAL
TICK ET

The Park ersburg Times, the organ
of the Peter Cooper greenback party
in West Virginia, gives the following
as the electoral ticket for this State.
President.
PETER COOPER, of New York.
Vice President,
SAMUEL CAREY, of Ohio.
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ELECTORAL TICKET.
q at Ldrqe.

! W Large.
Hon. j. p. Thompson, of Jeffer-
son.
Hon. j. NJ. Laidley, Of Kanawha.
LIST Distribution. Cyrus Hall, of
Wood.
I'd District-Dr. L. S. Tanner, of
Jefferson.
Sd Distribution. III. L. Samuels,
of Cabell.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-02-16

eWashiDgtops fcb. 5.--The Arprupria-
tions Cvnmi,lcc have reduced the ESTIMATES
fcr fortifcation irum $1,000, 900 70 $780,
600 4Mi @Ai NAtN 60
~ w Flanagan. ~ Ohio. has been ap-
pointed asrisiaas. Journal clerk Of The House
and John Rudd reading. Journal clerk.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-02-16
b TIMELY HINTS

Always save the earliest aud best seeds
for Jour own use. by 20 doing for years.
the quality may be greatly improved and
early ripening will be fastened.
Poultry may DO bred in for many years.
and the quality greatly improved by alwa,s
selecting the finest fowls 70 breed from.
This is u fact. tsl 5l, faR M
Never sell of the best animals aud keen
those to breed from, that are inferior, aud
will not bring the highest pfice in tie mar.
ket.
GAttle1weIl sheltered will psy 100 per
cent. ON the cost of the shelter. irdR
Coal ashes are excellent for pigs 10 root
ie. Poultry will also thrive by having dry
coal ashcs TO dust and wallow 10, they will
keep down vernin and make elys also.
Live Ia the light. Open every room 10
your house TO the SUI. Keep no rooms
shut up for company. There is no medi.
cine like the sunlight
One 81 the best dressings for old sores is
perfectly dry ciesn earth, dress them eve.
ry day. washing clean aud applying a fresh
|poultice Of dsy dust. .rl ai, ss, dtta
Soft words and soft water should be most
abundant and in every home.
Corn cObs make tie best and cheapest
summer fuel 70 be obtained. They are
richerin potash than wood. and the ashes
ouglIi % b saved for soap making.
10 preserve beauty--prcserys health.
kini words will keep old friends aud
make new ones.
If lnssible, neither agborrowcr kor d len
der be. ftl VI asad aiil 9gi t EIs .atai
The school house should BE- the most
pleasant building ia the school district,
True economy does not consist ii stint.
log pi.d pinchihg ourselves ana every body
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-02-16
'PR0MpTlTUDEa OF NEWSPAPER
, I'D hs47e 9gg aft bsG % k9a NS8snE
DEBTORS.

3 The expsrieneeofthe Findlay Courier
oman is sad and m9wpfpl. IIe has lost
faith IN the professions Of hls fellow men.
I Hear how lie Ataiks seH 80 80 Pc -
|is last week man stepped upto us and
said he would pas Jus every cent hesowed.
|if he lived ill Saturday night; we prespme
that MIN died, Another said he would
pay Us in a day or two, as sure as we were
born query--did the MAD lie. or wsfs we
born? Another said he would settle his
bin Us sure as shooting eve are led 10 the
conclnaun that sh6otingls decidedly nn-
certain aysQqjtea nnnsber said they would
see vs. to-moTcw,; those men have been
bliud ever since. or else Tomorrow has not
come. sUne man told is, six months ago.
that bslw5uld pay vi soon 'as lie got the
money. that man would not Lie, land Of
course bss not Ind "A cept since. ,sai blus
But the experience Of editors is
about the same ull oyer, says the fremont
Journal. Last yesrwe stopped one man 5
papcr because lie owed six dollars. lie
was serving the puoli,. and We met him
while in the discharge Of bis. duties. He
ayerred thai as soon as he got through aud
received his pay. be would make ii all
fight. he would ihdee,l. he told rs the
same story this spring, aud we presume he
is still assessing. Another came all the
way. Eve miles, Ito town 10 assure US that
be WAS albright, and that We need not be
afraid, lie would have some money soon.
and would pay---yes lie would. Some
time later We saw his money Mt distance.
lie was pattingis ina bank. Ii was The
hast and nnly glimpse We had 2of it. lie
never bad hatcbet and ran around hacking
cherry trees, or they would have died
without anybody knowing who killed them.
Another would pay us after sheep-slearing.
His sheepsre long wools, and It takes
long while for the vOollteo ,msturs.s An
other would pay after wheat harvest, but
his wheat, like the century plant, is Of slow
growth md don't ripeu often. Another
h5d pJor health. but was i'm proving. lie
would get around soon end raise some
money aud pay Us. lie has bad relapse.
for. though lie eats hearty aud works hard.
he don't get I round worth cent. We
wn,rld have some hopes Of getting even
with such folks some day. when an admins
traitor il appointed, II they had anything
to administer IN.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-02-16
MOTHER.

salIow my heart has been pained to see the
|coolpessi and indifference which is often ina.
nlfessFeed 0l for an aged aud dependent lnoih-
er.
{ Age my waste mother,s beauty and
dim the lustre Of her eye, her strength may
depart. her limbs refuse to support her tot-
terlng frame, Or she may become as heipe
less rs an infant, but shall we love her less |?
IS she not. our mother stiIl? las she not
|toiied and watched over our helrless ihfsnn-
|cysshAnd in1youtliI has size not tried to
lead as in the straight and narrow path 2
Aud 10 ,slekpess she was orr minister;pg ap-
gel. Who but a mother could be 50 pa
tient, So kind aud atfectiouate, 50 gentle
and self,sacrifei6g. AZ q amotiier? ?s7lIl
4 IL We have been tempted into forbidden
paths, ii We have followed il bad coupssls
and gone astray, il We have chosen evil
cbinpanions and forgotten the good ccoouInsels
ofour youth. who i 80 ready to encourage
and. lead lus back, TO honor and virtue, as
ImytLeEi She is ready to forgiye,- to love
and cherish US still. .sa ,.s.
Who can fatnuln q mothers love? She
10 our friend when all the world forsakes
us. She will cling TO US. will die for US if
necessary. .QaiiuiaiDas8i II aiaiga9
a mother 8 ,loye is strong. teplerfand
true Hard indeed must be the heart that
can neglect and abuse dear old mother.
She should never feel .iat She is not vel
come, never feel that she is burden to her
|ebildrea. never should her sensitive heart
DC panied BY an unkind look or word, llow
little do we appreciate mothers tender.
ness and love, while lisingLhow little do
We think Of erauxiety for us! But when
she is gone. and We see the old urui chair,
the vacant place at the table. and hear mo-
more her dear voice. then do we know she
Is gone. never more to return, aud We can,
not call her back. She has gone and hap.
PLY for US If We sase 20 treasured our
mother that va can say We have been
faithful and made her happy, aud could
look forward 10 . meeting beyond this
world. a* ~ 's'i