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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-10-21
a REGISTRATION La w.

Fraud is whispered on our streets
as a proper charge in the recent cleo
ton. Whether true or false it be-
comes every true citizen of all par
ties to unite in placing the ballot be-
yound the possibility of even suspi-
cion. AS citizens in a free govern
ment we cannot afford to support
laws, or uphold politicians who will
even wink at the possibility Of I'M
fairness in elections. The ballot box
must be kept pure at all hazards.
The honor of the State and of the
country must be protected and pre-
served, though parties and men sink
into oblivion. 1t is claimed in this
county that more than four hundred
votes were cast on election day than
the assessors lists has names. 1t is
also claimed that i'll the town of Mar
tinsburg one hundred voters remain
ed at home and did not vote. 1t is also
claimed that numbers of voters did
not go to the polls in other districts
of the county. This would swell the
list over seven hundred more than is
on the Assessors books. AS an in
dependent paper we make no charges,
but if these assertions be true, and
we believe they are, then either the
assessors have been very derelict in
duty-the State is being cheated out
OF. taxes or fraud isbeing perpetrated.
One of these three things is true.
The assessor should at once compare
his book with the poll books, and
add the names not on.
But to prevent all pretexts for
charges of this kind, would it not be
well to have law, not exactly one
that may be called a registration
law, but one that viii be just to the
State and the people - one that
aCiH require every rOter to have his
name on the assessors DO oks sixty
days before the election, to entitle
him to vote, and require him to vote
III his own district. This would pre-
vent fraud of every description.
They couldn't be shipped from an
other State, because those interested
would have sixty days to inspect the
books, and they couldn't vote in any
district but in the one named on the
assessors books. There can certainly
be no wrong in law of this kind,
and we believe nine tenths of the
people of this county would sanction
such an act. 1t is honest and fair,
and without the requirement of any
oath, and we trust some one may in
troduce and have passed such law
in the next legislature Of West Vir-
oinia.
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waited, the bitter cup of affection
sweeteped, and the sweetest flowers
are plentifully strewed along the most
thorny paths of life. A few years
after leading her to the matrimonial
altar, ''I'll be dadshinedn il he don't
think otherwise. According to OBJ
servation, woman loses her spoonish-
ness after little matrimonial bliss.
RUSTIC.
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An Ocean Steamship Over
dine

New YORK, Oct 19.--The Ant
werp steamship Steinman is twenty
four days out, and fears are enter
tanned for her safety Her agents
here think that her machinery has
been disabled
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Large Fire Near Chicago.

CHICAGO, Oct ia fire broke
out last night at Wetherell's planning
mill,at Bridgeport,a southern dis
trict of Chicago, causing a loss on
lumber and building of SGT ,575.
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Dyspepsia, with all lis unpleas-
ant attendants, including heart
burn, costiveness, headache, &C.,
readily yield to Da Costa's Radi-
cal Cure.
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country be no respector of persons,
but deal out even handed justice to
all men. Do this and there will be
no need of soldiers or bayonets.
Teach every person that the law is
supreme and must be obeyed.
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The cheerful are usually the busy.
When trouble knocks at your door,
or rings the bell, he will generally re-
tire if you send him word you are en-
gagged.
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OlliO,s Official Vote.

CINCINNATI, October 19.-The Of
fetal majority of Barnes republican,
for Secretary of State, is 6,692.
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National Republican., 1876-06-28

Holiere's isI,e Medicin Malgre lui Meme" 0
dialogue. VIM. Riley Decide, Luther ). Fristoe,
Miles Fuller. Edward G. Goddard. Garnett L.
Hills, John NJ. Perry, VIM. Sidney Rossiter, MIL
lard F. Thompson; music; Valedictory, first
honor, Asaph Hall; music
The distribution Of certificates and prizes by
Hon. John A. Bolles, judge advocate of the Navy
Department. also vice prestdentof the board OF
trustees followed to the following scholars: For
high grade Of cholsrship-fIrstclass-F prize,
Asaph Hall, gold medal; second prize, warren A.
Foster silver medal. Second class-First prize,
H. A. Schimmelfcpnig, silver medal; second
prize, c. Wa alton Shoemaker, silver medal. Fourth
elass-First prize, George A. Shoemaker, silver
medal; second prizes, ]. E. Manyfeld and Philip
q. Stansbury, silver medals. Honorable mention
for scholarship, Edward L. Buckley, Clinton N.
Clabaugh, Herbert F. Ellis, Miles Fuller, Ei-
ward q. Goddard and VIM. Preston Mayheld.
Certificates OF graduation, Benjamin Alvord, ir.,
Frank NJ. Boteier, Clinton N. Clabaugh, George
i. Edwards Warren W. Foster Miles Fuller,
AFaph Hall, jr., and Millsrc F. Thompson Ger
tncates for penmanship-First prlxe Clinton N.
Clabaugh; second prize, Henry B. Noble. Her.
mesion Society prizes-Efrst best debater, Miles
Fuller; second best debater ]. Fred. Kelley, book.
Medals for punctuallty and department, Edward
L. Buckley. silver; Clinton N. CIabaugh, gold;
Philip H FitZhugh, gold; Luther S. Fristoe, gold;
Asaph Hall, jr., gold; J. Evans Mayfeld, silver;
G. Walton Shoemaker, silver; Bryant II. Stick
At the close Of the distribution Mr.. .Jolles made
q few pertinent and encouraging remarks, and
was followed with the benediction BY Rev. y. q.
Meador,
National Republican., 1876-06-28
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.
Exhibition Of the Prspsrstory School.

6xn1piIoa ol Ino fIoPSrbtory ecnoots
Last evening large and refined audience were
assembled st Lincoln hall to witness the annual
exhibition Of hePreparatsry school Of the Coluu-
bIan College. H. .. .-
The rois was arranged with much ca-e and re-
fined taste, differing from the usual order Of COM
mencements. 1t comprised several tableaux and
strsetIye pieces, which did not fail in receiving
the merited applause and appreciation Of those
assembled. The programme was gone through
with Is follows: Prayer BY J. H. Cuthbsrt;
music BY Donche's orchestra; salutatory. second
honor, h. L. Sehimmeitennig; Immortality. Geo.
B. Edwards; seleetion from the "School for Scan
dal" dialogue. VIM. Sidney R0ssiter, Alexan-
der s. Merchant; music; The Diver, Frank NJ.
Boteler; Ceutennial Thoughts, Millard 7. Thomp-
son; The Miser Punished, Miles Fuller; A Mouse
Hunt, VIM. Riley Deeble; selection from Richard
III" dialogue, Frank N. Botelsr, George 3.
Edwards, Asaph Hall, J. Frederick Kelley, Gle
ment n Smailwood; music; Our Gins TO History,
darnett L Hills The Heroism Of Grace Darling
Warren W. Foster; Language, Asaph Hall; The
Legend Of the Organ Builder, Clement N. Small:
wood; selection from Fielding's translation Of
National Republican., 1876-06-28
NATIONAL ECLECTIC MEDICAL ASsoCIA-
TI0N.
The Meeting Of Delegates at willard Hall
Yesterday.

The National Eclectic Medical Association as
sembled at Willard hall, pursuant to adjourn
ment; J. b. Stow, NJ. D., Of Brooklyn, in the
chair. Prayer by L. H. Borden, M. D., of New
Jersey. Prof: r. S, Newton, of New York, delIv-
cred the address of welcome, after which the
president declared the society opened for business
and delivered his annual address.
In the absence of the secretary the chair ap-
pointed W. Hope Davis, of Illinois, secretary pro
fem. The minutes OF the last meeting were read,
and a committee on credentials appointed, viz:
Drs. J. r. Goodale, ]. @. Hulburt, A. B. Wood
ward, Henry Parker. V. A. Baker, J. b. Denman,
J. A MunE, L. H. Borden, o. H. p. Shoemaker
and S. b, Mum. Committee on Finance, Drs. A.
Wilder, J. A. Munk and W. r. Hayden.
The committee on credentials reported and rec
commended the following for membership: Dr. E.
u. BTickmaD, of Philadelphia: Robt. S. Newton,
jr., of New York city; II. A. Hildreth, Of Lisbon,
n. H; L. p. O'Neal, Of Mechanicsburg, Pa; s. Z.
Mortimore, of New York, and E. Blackman, Of
Michigan, who were duly elected, and as such
welcomed by the president.
On motion, adjourned until 2 p. Ii. IA n -
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The president occupied the chair. Prof Paul
W: Allen, Of New York, made special report on
Theory and Practice;" which was referred to the
committee on publication. -
A lengthy discussion on cerebro spinal menin-
gifts was engaged In by several Of the members.
On motion, the society adjourned for evening
session in the parlors Of Willard's hotel.
A public address by Prot. Paul W. Allen, Of
New York. will be delivered at Willard hall this
evening, at O'Clock. A general invitation Is eI-
tended TO the public.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
UNHAPPY HOMES.
Three Applications for Divorce in One pa

Three Applications Tor U1vorce In Oue DAY
Yesterday in the clerks ofhce Harriet T. Green
entered suit for divorce from Jacob Otto Green.
The complainant. in her petition, sets forth that
she has resided in this District for the past twelve
years; that she was married to the defendant at
Mayville, Chatauqus county, New York, in the
month of July, 1sio, by Rev. Mr.. Doolttle, Of the
Presbyterian church; that for the last ten years
he has been an habitual drunkard, and when in
liquor is abusive and quarrelsome; that defendant
has not lived with complainant as her husband
since June 1869; that since November, 1872, he
hssn no On so tne nsv Ss
while he has squandered the little that he has
earned. By his persistent immortality and evil
ways her life is rendered wretched and uncomtort-
paired.
CASE NUMBER TWO.
William b. Pywell has entered suit for divorce
from Margaret Pywell He sets forth in his
District since june 3, 1859; that the defendants
name was Margaret Schofield, and that they
were married on the above date by Rev. George
Samson; that they lived together AFTER that
marriage until he discovered her adultery: that
he was absent from home from June, 1874, to
March, 1879 as photogrsPer upon the the transit t Of
been creditably informed that the defendant
passed much of her time, night and day. in houses
Of doubtful character, and the plaintiff has just
ren.on to and does believe that during the said
time the defendant was guilty of adultery with
one Harry A. Anderson in house No: 1927 Ninth
street, on the llth 18th and 10th OF juno, and at
divers other times and places. The complainant
prays for divorce and custody Of his child.
CASE SuxnER THREE.
Sarah r. Burr sues FOR divorce from Benjamin
B. Burr. The plaintiff complains that they have
been residents of the District for thirteen years,
and were married here November 20, 1871, by Rev.
Mr.. Kennard, and the issue of said marriage is
thtee children; that during the last eight years
the defendant has utterly failed and neglected to
furnish the neeessares Of life; that he has treated
her with great cruelty, endangering her life and
to take her life by splitting her head open with
chair; that for the last six years the defendant
has been o habitual drunkard. She prays for
divorce and custody of her children.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Ten Practical Reasons

why Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters are the
best:
/. Because they contain Capcine and are the
only plas asters that do contain 1t. 2 Because Cap
cine is admitted by physicians ard chemists every
wbere TO be the best remedy known for the all
menis in which q porous plaster has been used.
8. Because Cspcine is superior to electricity.
pain at once, and to cure quicker than any known
plaster, liniment or compound. 8. Because they
are free from dangerous metallic or mineral pol;
and skilled chemists T. Because they cure where
other plasters simply relieve. .. Because they
do not blister. 10. Because they will positively
back spinal and kidney affections, sciatics, lum-
bago shooting pains in the back and sides, sprsins
bruises. great soreness In any part Of the body
Price rs cents. For sale by all druggists.
'SEABURY g. JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
CITY ITEMS.
,sENsrBLE ADvIoI

'sENsrBLE ADVICE
You are asked every day, through the columns
thing for dyspepsia and liver conplaint that YOU
know nothing about, and you get discouraged
Spending money with but little success. Now, to
give you satisfactory proof that GREENS AUeUsT
FLOWER will cure you of dyspepsia and liver
complaint, with all its effects, such as sOar
stomach, sick headache, habitual costiyeness,
coming up Of food after eating, low spirits, sc. ;,
We ask you TO go to any druggist in Washington
and get q sample bottle Of GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER for 10 cents and try 1t, or regular size,
for rs cents. Two doses will relieve you. UHAs.
SToTT Co., Wholesale agents.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
No people in the world suffer 90 much with Dys-
pepsia as Americans. Although years Of expert
ence In medicine had failed TO accomplish certain
and sure remedy for this disease and its effects,
such as Sour Stomach, Heartburn, Water
brssh, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Palpita-
tion OF the Heart, Liver Complaint, coming up Of
the food, low spirits, general debility, &c, yet
sinee the introduction Of GREEE's AUGUsr
FLOWER we believe there is no case of dyspepsia
thousand dozen sold last year without one case q
failure reported. Go to any druggist in Washing
ton and get sample bottle for IL cents and try Il.
Two doses will relieve you. Regular size, rs cents.
CHAs. SToTT Co., wholesale agents.
USE THuRsros's IvoKr PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER A perfect dentifr1ce. Its action on the
teeth is specific. removes tartar and discoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
Wnlte. II nardene the gums, sWeetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish TO
PRESERVE them. Twenty-Five and nifty cents Per
bottle.
THoMPsor's PoMApE OPTIMI, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, fmparting to 1t gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, IL cannot
injurs, but is highly beneficial, equally to the
rich, golden -hued treeeee Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, or the silver strsaked locks
ofage. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle
EPRAcrICB ECONOMY. Renovata your. solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
EPISCOPAL.
The Washington Convoeation.

The Washington COnvocation Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church will meet at Rock Greek
church this morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Mysr
Levin, the tdear, will preside, ,:snd after divine
service, Rev. DIR. Pinkney, the assistant bishop Of
the diocese, will preach sermon on church schools
and q business meeting will follow, On Thurs
day, ST.. Peters Day, at 10 q. lm., there will DC
morning prayer and the celebration Of the Holy
Communion, and an historical address will be
delivered by the Rev. Harvey Stanley, d. D., on
the occasion of. the celebration by Rock Greek
Parish of fthe centennial Of the. present building
the original church having been erected in l7l9
A collation.. will be served at the rectory. At p
the convocatioD, preceded by the rector, Rev.
Mr.. Buck, and yestry of Rock Creek parish, will
proceed TO the land donated by the rector and
vestry to the ConvOcation of Washington for the
erection of q church school, when, after suitable
exercises appointed by the Bishop, formal
possession Of the ground will be taken by the
dean, in behalf of the cony0cation, and addresses
made by Rev. Orlando Hutton. ID. D., Rev. ]. v.
Lewis, u. D., Rev. W. F. Watkins, Rev. DR..
Elliott and Hon. Montgomery Blair. 1t is ex-
pected that n lay delegation will attend with
each clergyman. Ample arrangements have been
made with the horse cars, one leaving every ten
minutes from Seventh and Boundary streets, and
will carry the visitors within ten minutes walk
of the church and grounds.
A CHOICE LOT Of odd pants, for boys, at e, for
mer price A. EIsENAN BRos,
Corner of Seventh and E streets.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
ALL LINEN BOYS SUITS, slightlyisoiled, at g. 50.
EIsExAS Bros,
Corner of Seventh and E streets.
An Elegant Centennial Souvenir.

The prettiest Centennial fan We have yet seen
is now to be found in all the principal stores in
the city. The fan is round, with q neat black
handle, and the design is simply superb. Upon
the outer edge the faces Of all the Presidents
of the United States, neatly engraved, while in
the centre the old colonial flag and the Stars and
Stripes are gracefully unfurled over the heads Of
Washington and Grant. On the opposite side Of
the fan all of the flags Of the world neatly
displayed in circular form, In the centre of which
a fne cut of the signing of the Declaration Of In
dependence is placed. 1t is the neatest and most
interesting specimen of a fan that has ever been
produced, and It's sales are becoming immense all
over the country. All the book stores and news
stands are supplied with them.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Detective Work.

A man giving the name Of Michael Murphy,
claiming to hail from Baltimore, was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detectives McDevitt and
McElfresh as suspicious character. He had in
his possession Q quantity of bogus jeuelry, with
which he was quilting colored people by making
them think It was pure gold. He is thought to bc
o sneRk K thief, belonging TO Philsdelphia.
These two officers also recovered O watch stolen
from Mr. Robinson, in the Capitol grounds, last
Saturday evening.
Last night the same officers arrested VIM. Lo-
repEo,o on warrant sworn out by George d. Robin
son on the 24th instant, charging him with having
robbed him Of go He was taken to the Central
guard house and held to await q hearing.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Bible Society,

The board of managers Of the Washington City
Bible Society met at the depository on Monday
evening. In the absence Of the president w. s.
Fort presided. Applications for Bibles from Ebe-
neserIM. c.; church sndTT. F. Dolan were read,
anu, alter Consideration deferred for the present
The monthly report Of Rev. Mr.. Kramer was re:
ceived. During the month heshad visited $50 fsnl.
liee numbering 2i5o persons; had distributed ,Ot
pages of tracts, Bibles and rs Testaments; nve
families who were destitute Of the Scriptures re-
fused to receive them; prayer meeting has hsen
started In destitute nelghborhood, the saips at
the navy yard are visited, and divine service Is
held eyerY Sabbath morning.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Wire Window Screens.

Messrs J. W. d. Kelley & Brother, (the Oldest
house in the country,) of IS Madison street, Chi.
cago; l54 Fulton street, New York, and Post
Once avenue, Baltimore, have established a
branch at lcoT Pennsylvania avenue for the sale
Of their celebrated Wire Window Screens. These
screens have stood the test Of and have been
introduced into some Of the finest residences In
this and other cities, and they said (by parties
who have used them and other screens) to be the
finest, best and most durable screen ever intro
durability and saving trouble have been secured
and the best work is guaranteed. Estimates oi
work from one window to q whole house cheer
fully furnished on application by letter or In per
son to LOT PennsylysniR avenue.
National Republican., 1876-06-28

Mr.. Samuel P. Shuster died in this city, in the
eighty first year Of his age on the evening of last
Monday. The deceased had resideds in this city
about two years. but his name is well known
through his sons, composing the firm of W. M.
Shuster. & Bro The venersblesman was native
Of New Jersey, but in the primeof bis life settled
in Virginia, where he was engaged in agricul
this city to die among his children. His death
was not unexpected, as life has been ebbing
slowly for several weeks. He died at the resi-
dence Of his daughter, on Columbia street. The
fur eral will take place this evening, from the
residence Of bis son, Henry @. Shuster, 1919 EleV
enth street northwest, at $50 O'Clock.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Eota and Letter Headings

Printed from new type, for forty-fve cents per
ream at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book AND
JOB PRINTING OFFICE, southwest corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Thirteenth street, (second
dOOrl
National Republican., 1876-06-28

There will probably lie no time this summer
when q days retreat from thelheated city will be
more comfortable than during the.present week.
The Lyceum Bureau has arranged for day ex-
cursion to Mount Vernon Springs in connection
with the regular Wednesday. evening excursion.
The Mary Washington, which has no equal on the
river as an excursion boat, will leave Seventh
street wharf at a. m. for the springs, where o
tion and comfort Of excursionists. The party will
enjoy the day there, and those who wish 70 return
early will be brought back TO the city at about
D. m The boat will leave again with the evening
excursion at 5:45, will reach the springs before
dark and, taking aboard those who remain over,
will steam twenty or thirty miles below, and re-
turn by moonlight at Ills, thus making q double
excursion for one ticket.
PASrs, coats or vests of broken suits at half
their value. EIsRMAN Bros,
Coruer.of Seventh and E streets.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Picnic and Exeur,ion Printing.

with the largest assortment of DIsplgy Type In
the District and the best Cylinder Presses, the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, BOOK AND Jon PRINT.
ING OFFICE can execute at the shortest notice any
sire or style Of Poster, Handbill, DOdger, Gutter
Snipe or Programme that can be desired. South.
west corner of Pennsylvanis: avenue and Thir.
teenthtstreet, second floor.
National Republican., 1876-06-28

Nothing in the way of useful ornamentation
shows the march of Improvement more than
chandeliers. 1t would be as sensible In a lady to
purchase last years bonnet as an old pattern Of
chandelier for her psrlor. An exhibition Of two
hundred different patterns, all made during the
present year. may be seen up stairs at Smith,
Birge & Co.'S, loi4 Pennsylvania avenue. Gas
brackets, nifty cents each.
National Republican., 1876-06-28
Aucsion sslss fe-lay.

Al o'clock, desirable unimproyed property on
the corner Of Seyenth-street road and Pomeroy
street 40 the county, and on Rhode Island avenue,
o. II and Sixth streets northwest, In the city.
by Duneanson Bros:
At $40 o'clock, an elegant two-story, basement
and an sard- roof pressed brick front house, No.
VS. street northwest.
by Thos. Dowltng:
At.s O'Clock, dwelling: No. .4s2 Sixth street
sfuthweet