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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
TilGe1 and Hendricks Rat.
ificaUiOM.

The Tilden and Hendricks Rati6-
cation Meeting Friday night was a
grand success in point of display.
numbers and enthusiasm. The coun-
try sent in large delegations, and the
torchllght procession was quite a
brilliant affair. The stands for
speakers erected in the public square
We're handsomely illuminated and
profusely decorated with flags.
notices and devices of various kinds.
In the procession were carried a large
number of transparencies inscribed
with notices and campaign kew
notes of various kinds and with car
ricatures of the Repubiicanparty and
acts of administration. The resi-
dence of DR.. Burkhart and the bust
ness house of j. l.. w. Baker were
beautifully decorated and illumi-
mated with Chinese lanterns. Mr..
John 5. Robinson had a large trans
parency in front of his place of
business. The procession, made
up of horsemen, We hicles, and foot
men, marched through the princi-
pal streets of the town, and finally
drew up in the public square, where
they were ably addressed by Hons.
Hardenbaugh, of New Jersey, Harri-
son, of Illinois and Patterson of Col
orado, all members of Congress. AL
so by Gov. Jacob, and short ad
dresses by E. Boyd Faulkner and A.
Oden, Esq's.
The Chinese lanterns arranged
around the public square presented a
brilliant appearance, while the mu-
sic of the bands, singing of the Glee
Club and shooting of rockets at in
teryals BETWEEN the speeches, gave-to
the Wholea an impressive and dazzling
effect.
The speaking kept up until neal /
O'Clock, and a large number left be-
fore the close. X.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
A Father Shoots His Daugh-
ter,s SeIucer.

Wytheville, Va, was startled Wednes-
dav morning By the shocking informa-
ton that Charles NJ. Williams. who re-
sides at the depot at that place, and is
employed by the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, had shot aud killed J.,
P. Dickerson, the depot agent there.
The facts are these: Williams became
apprised Tuesday evening that his only
daughter, about twenty years of age,
was enciente, and, upon Inquiry as to
who was the author OF her ruin, he was
informed that it was Dickerson. He
Immediately, as it is said, called upon
Dickerson charged him with the seduc.
ton, aud informed him If he did not
marry his daughter he would kill him.
Dickerson falling to give him satisfac-
ton at the time, he (Wiliiams) said he
would give him until eight o'clock next
morning to make up his mind. Wednes-
day morning he is said to have
again called ~ Dickerson aud demand
ed to know whether be intended to mar
ry his daughter, and again left without
getting satisfaction. In a short time he
reappeared at the depot with a shot
gun in his hands while Dickerson was
engaged with his assistant in copying
the 10th Psalm. He took deliberate
aim and lodged eight or nine buckshot
in the left side of bis face, completely
MASKING both his upper nd lower Jaws,
atoms of the shot coming out on the
neck on the opposite side. Dickerson
who seemed to have been unaware of
the presence of Williams, uttered the
exclamation, "My God"-the last and
only words he ever spoke after being
shot. In four minutes after he expired in
a sitting posture on the sofa where he
was at the time. The two men previ-
ously had been on very intimate term
Williams was heard to say after COM
hitting the homicide that he had killed
a man whom he had regarded as the best
friend he had ON earth. Williams i'm
mediately surrendered himself to the
proper authorities, had an examina~
ton, and sent On to the Circuit Court,
giving bail promptly in the sun $500.
A c%oroner's inquest was held and the
jury rendered a verdict in accordance
with the above facts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
How to Economic i'm CITY
Government.

The city Of Chicago had a serious
notion the other day Of trying to borrow
some money wherewith to make up a
deficit in the amount considered neces-
sary to run the city government. But
the finance committee reported against
any attempt to place a new loan on the
market. They, however, reported in
favor of sharp and severe re~trenchment
as the only way out of their box, and
recommend a reduction of 46 per cent.
10 the expenditure of the police depart
ment, 80 per cent in the health de-
partment, % per cent. in the school and
fire department, 40 per cent. in light
ing and in public works, 60 per cent. in
Building, and 80 per cent. in the tax
commissioners Office. Debts are to be
divided into three classes, and paid as
rapidly as possibly in the order of ur-
gency. The Aldermen begin economy
by refusing to order the report printed,
as "all the morning papers would have
it." In two years salaries OF contract
ors have been reduced as follows; So
500 to $500, $1,000 to $1,000, $3.50
to $500, and others in proportion. Sal
aries in the board of public works have
been cut down from $3.50, 900 to $780,
600, and will now go down to $162, 900.
The commissioner attempted to s'save
his ~book-keeper, who had had $4,000,
from being cut down below $40 as
he handled 1000, 900 a year, and was
worth the money But one or two
aldermen ~savagely remarked that their
book-keepers in their private business
were good enough, and didn't get but
$1,000 or$1 500, and several more hun
dred came off the official stipend. We
notice that in all cases a much higher
per cent. is taken off the larger salaries
than off the smaller.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
The following from the Wheeling

The following from the Wheeling
Standard strikes us as being quite
applicable to the present times:
The weather is hot. 1t is cry hot.
As it is here SO it is all over the coun-
try. 1t is killing a great many peo-
pie and injuring still more. People
should take good care of themselves
in such a season. Naturally they are
not inclined to work hard, and if it
be possible they should work less than
usual and keep cool. They should
not excite themselves either with
passion or with liquor. Those whose
blood is heated and infiamed are
more susceptible to bad influences
of heat. 1t is 10 time to Wrangle
over politics, such a moving cause
to anger. Wear a cabbage leaf in
your hat and let politics TAXA care of
themselves until frost comes. Garry
an umbrella or keep on the shady
side of the street, regardless of hard
or soft money. Let the candidates
and the people who are going to make
money in n way or another out of
the election to do the bowling and
the working" One of these days
when the millennium draws near,
business will be suspended during
the heated term, except such as is
absolutely necessary for the susten-
ance and comfort of people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
The Oat Stuhhle.

The oats has almost been harvest
ed and we now a say ''the wind
blows over the stubbles." 1t is a
little early to say SO as the wind we
do not feel, but nevertheless the
stubbles are here and are awaiting
the raising of a cold blast. Yes, fall
is here with a vengeance, ''the winds
blow over the oat stubbles." We
know it must be cold, for we heard
a man make this remark on the
streets yesterday "Throw your
linen busters to the old clothes"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Go Away from Home to learn the News

Yesterdays Baltimore San, speak
ing of the ratification meeting of last
Friday evening, says:
"There wasa large Democratic rat
ittcation meeting at Martinsburg, w.
Va, Oh friday evening last. Hon.
"A. A. Hardenburg, of New Jersey,
was the first speaker. He was fol-
lowed by Gen. Harris, of Ills. Hon.
9. j. Faulkner, ex-Gov. Gilbert G..
Walker, ID. Smith Eichelberger and
Others"
The last three persons did not crate.
Mr.. Faulkner was away from town,
Gilbert g. Walker was probably at
his home in Virginia, and as for the
Hon. d. Smith he didn't crate, but
why we don't know, unless he was
"too full for utterance."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
lis 1t So.

The fact that George Washington
was refused by four different dam
sells to whom he offered his heart and
hand, seems to afford confirmation
to the saying that young ladies rather
prefer wicked young men for hus-
bands. Thus these giddy girls turn
ed up their noses at a very worthy
young man who could not tell a lie,
and they doubtless married some I'M
v~eracious reprobates who led them
a wretched life. But the widow Gus
It's had had experience in men. She
didn't believe in the rakish husband
business, but preferred a steady.
truthful man who never needed a
night key.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
In MemOriam.

We regret to learn the death of
Mr.. III. S. Brady, better known in
journalistic circles by the nom de
plane of "Mack') who since the
death ofMr. Hodgson has had charge
of the Morgan Mercury. He was
buried at Berkeley Springs on Friday
last. He was a kind, generous soul,
and made friends wherever he went.
He had his faults, but they were of a
character that affected only himself.
He will be missed in the community
in which he lived for several years
past, where his remains now repose.
Remembering only his many virtues,
and casting the veil of charity over
his weaknesses we shall think of him
as the genial, kind-hearted generous
man that he was. Lightly rest the
sod upon his bosom.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Cheap ares.

Housekeepers in need of articles
useful in the kitchen or for house
keeping purposes, can obtain some
desirable goods at prime cost by vis-
iting the store recently kept by Nh
j. IL. s. Nichols. They are being
closed out to satisfy a lien on the
goods, and Mr.. Blessing, well known
to u people as thoroughly reliable,
is agent of the trustee in charge Of
of the stock.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Reduction in Postage.

The postage on transient newspa-
pers and magazines, and all printed
matter of the third class, except un-
sealed circulars, is reduced from one
cent per ounce or fraction thereof to
one cent per two ounces or fraction
thereof. And the sender is permit
ted to write his or her name and post
office address and the contents of the
package briefly stated on the inside
or outside without subjecting the
package to letter postage.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Acknowledgement.

We are under obligations to H.. b.
Miller and A. Oden, Esqrs, for their
kindness inconducting theINDEPEN.
DENT last week during our absence
on an annual fishing excursion. The
readers Of the INDEPENDENT were
nc doubt benefited by the Temporal
ny change, and we surely were in hav-
ing a weeks relaxation from business
and business cares. We return our
thanks to the gentlemen above
named and hold ourselves ready to
reciprocate the favor whenever op-
portunity presents.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Imp arts Health.

The season is now here when veg
etables of all kinds are fast arriving
in the market and enter largely into
cur bill of fare. 1t is a well known
fact that some vegetables are more
healthy than others, and knowing
this fact it will be well to be a little
careful in our diet. 1t is said there
are no better tonics than blackber-
rIes and tomatoes for the stomach,
and as both will soon be drug in the
market, it will be well to partake of
these invigorators of our "bread
basket
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Transient Newspapers.

Those of our readers who are in
the habit of sending transient news
papers through the mail will be glad
to learn that the old law is now in
force, and that hereafter a newspa-
per can be sent for one cent instead
of two, as has been the law for the
past two years. The post officials
have been notified to put the old
rates in force at once that is one
cent for every two ounces or fraction
thereof.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
nj

The political enthusiasm is running
out of the cities and towns and STIR
ring up the country folks to organ
lied effort. The districts of Berke-
ley country like other sections of the
country are also moving, and we UNI
derstand the republicans of Hedges
vile last Friday organized a Hayes
and Wheeler campaign club.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
COUncil Proceedings.

There was a meeting of Council on
Thursday night last, but very little
business of special Importance was
transacted.
The committee to prepare an ordi-
nance in regard to butchers stalls,
reported an ordinance which was
adopted.
Permission was granted Mr.. Hor-
ton, of New York, to build a powder
magazine within the limits of Che
corporation.
Committee to purchase a lock for
the door of the Police office reported
that the door was not worth a new
lock, and the committee were re-
tanned and ordered to purchase a
new door.
On motion the book prepared by
Mr.. G.. Hill, containing assessment.
was ordered to be secured, and that
Mr.. Hill be paid $25 for the work.
The fine imposed on MI. Jacob
Eversole for allowing his COW to run
on the street, was RENTED.
On motion of DIR. McSherry it was
ordered that all persons be notified
to have their cutters cleaned out and
on failure to comply with the notice,
that they be fined by the Mayor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Want Rain.

In some portions of this county
corn, grass and gardens are suffering
from want of rain. In the lower
part of the county no rain has fallen
for six weeks, and the corn has al
ready been seriously injured. If they
do not get rain very soon the corn
crop in that section will prove an
entire failure.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
OMrers

At a stated communication of Ex-
celsior Lodge, No. 81, a.. f. and A.
NJ, held in their Lodge room, at
Bunker Hill, June 1876, the follow
ing officers were duly elected: Jacob
Ill. Rinker, w. NJ; James Dillon, S.
w; l.. M. Sencindiver, J. W.; NJ. l..
Henshaw, Secretary I; David Glen
denning, 5. D.; John w. thinner
man, j. d.; A. j. Gill, Chap; Geo,
w. North and Robert Lamon, Stew
arts; David Hit, Tylor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
.NSBURG INDEPENDENT
An Old Veteran

In the procession on Friday night
ode Uncle George Seibert, now So
years old. He was mounted On a
young colt, which had never been
shod. He continued in the line of
procession during the entire march
and then rode out to his home two
miles in the country. Uncle George
is one Of the old time Democrats and
no doubt the most active for his age
of any other now living in this coun-
ty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Harvest Home.

The people of the Cumberland Val
ley are getting ready to hold a first
class ''haryest homep celebration at
the Oakville grounds some time soon.
The signers of the Declaration Of
independence will be represented by
individuals who are to be costumed
like the originals.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Duii Fimes

While M%artinsburg may gener-
ally be regarded as a very brisk place,
the many business men who are sit
ting in and about their stores, with
their feet cooked up and enjoying a
good sleep, would indicate that no
independent fortunes are realized at
present, either in the wholesale or re-
tail business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Look to Your Health

Pay but half the attention to the
condition of your health that you
do to your purse, and you will not
only prolong your own day, but your
children will inherit that from you
over which there will be no wrang-
ling, no strife, no false swearing; a
treasure divided by natures own
hand, in which your sons and
daughters, the eldest and the
youngest, shall ''share and share
alike"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
10 TEN Good From Bad Eggs.

Put them in water enough to cover
them. All that lay flat, as they do
out Of water ona smooth surface are
good those Of which the big ends
rise are bad. The vessel used should
have a smooth, level bottom.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The Chairman of the Independent
Greenback State Central Committee
of Indiana denies the report that the
Greenback party of the State will
support Tilden and Hendricks in the
event of the repeal of the Resump-
tion act. He says the party will sup
port Peter Cooper and their own
ticket at all hazards.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
Haul IT Away.

Incorporation cart should at once
be put at work hauling away the dirt
and weeds thrown out of the cutters
by those who have enterprise enough
to clean their premises. There are
several piles oft around townawait-
ing the cart.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The annual reunion Of The Presby-
terians Of the CumberlandValley and
of Martinsburg win be held at the
Oakville camp grounds in Septem-
Der.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29
In

Now that watermelons are getting
plenty these touching lines are in
season:
The melancholy day have come,
The saddest at tie year
Hestepped upou a lemon psai
And slipped off on his ear.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

Mr.. Steve Caldwell, of this place,a
brakeman on the j.. & o. Il. r., was
killed near Keyser on Saturday. It
is supposed he fell off his train be-
tween the bumpers and was run
over He leaves a wife to mourn his
loss.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The sale Of the Harper's Ferry
property, advertised to take place on
Thursday, was postponed on legal
grounds. The property viii be offered
again soon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

Corrosive sublimate or kerosene oil
will do the business for the cimex lee
tularius tribe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

1t affords country people joy, such
weather as this, to direct a life insur-
ance agent to take a road where he
won't strike any shade for several miles.
-[Bfooklyd Argus.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

1t is thought Congress will not adj
journ before the middle of August.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The political campaign in Ohio
and Indiana will open in earnest
about the middle of August.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

Ben. Butler has decided to run
for Congress again. He proposes to
make a red hot campaign.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

1t looks as if the anti-resumption-
lists in Congress would not be able to
repeal the resumption act.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

Gen. Sam. Cary is speaking to the
soft money men of Ohio. lie will
not desert the rag-baby.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The letter of acceptance of Gov.
Tilden is anxiously looked for.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The Indian war is likely to prove
more formidable than was anticipat-
ed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

Grant has made no Cabinet changes
for several days.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

PORT JERvIs, July 24.-There was
a slight frost a few miles north of
this place last night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

The name of Hon. w. III. Travers.
of Jefferson, having been mentioned
in connection with the nomination
for Congress from this District, he
publishes the following card in the
CharleStoWn Free Press:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-29

MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I am very
grateful to Democrat" who iii your
last issue suggested my nomination
as a Candidate for the House of
Representatives of the United States
and to Alpha" who proposed, in
the event of a vacancy on the bench
of the Circuit Court of the Third
Judicial Circuit my election or APP
pointment. to fill it, but | desire to
say that, aside from the position of
Stete Elector, assigned me by the
late Democratic Convention at
Charleston, | am not a candidate for
any office either National or State.
w. III. TRAyERs.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-05-20
Railroad War in Central New York.

When the through train on Satur-
day from Norwich to Cortland arriv-
ed at Cuyler Station, on the Auburn
Branch, thirty men, led by the Town
Collector, rushed from conccalment
boarded it, and took full possession.
They uncoupled the only passenger
car and pushed it 10 feet up a heavy
grade, and hen chained it to one Of
the side tracks and blocked the
wheels. Officers of the Midland
Railroad arrived on Sunday with a
party of men. and u general melee
took place. Pistols, clubs, and fists
were used until the coupling was
again made and the car drawn to
De Ruyter. The trouble is not yet
settled. The Company are taking
up the switches and will cut out this
station, stopping no trains here
after.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1876-05-20

too, vas the initial step in the self,
purifeation of the Repubiiesn party
'Shieh is now going on TO its complete
triumph. IL was Mr.. Blaine also
who a short time since broke up the
onc-sided democratic scheme of con-
fdence reductions of pay to the
Government clerks by insisting that
scale should include Congressman as
we'll.
This review seems to be necessary,
not in the interests of Mr.. Blaine,
but of the Republican cause, which
is injured by the misconception and
distortion of his record to which We
have referred. OF a like nature we
may add, is the pretence occasionally
heard to the effect that MIR. Blaine
is an excellent man, one whom the
speaker would like to see made Presi-
dent and all that, but then it may be
necessary to take another man in
order to get votes. What votes ?
We have shown that no real Repub-
lican a object to Mr.. Blaine, should
he receive the Cincinnati nomination,
and as a matter of fact, when
we 60 out among the Republi-
can masses, we find quite as many
who are enthusiastic for Mr.. Blaine
as for anybody else, and we have to
hunt sharp for one, who, whether he
he prefers another Republican or MT,
will not avow his readiness to vote for
Mr.. Blaine if he becomes the Re-
publican standard bearer. Who are
the voters, then, that are to be propi-
tiated Democrats, certainly, can-
not be counted upon in this connec
tion-nor can any man find an in
vincible objection in Mr.. Blaine's
Republican record. Such men
would be likely to desert Mr.. Bristow
if he should be nominated and to
vary, therefore, the deliberate action
Of the Republican organization a
hair breadth in order to p~lacate any
such doubtful if moi fictitious ele-
ment in politics, would bea specimen
of folly which wise and prudent
men will not commit.