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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

A New York lawyer employed a new
boy the other day, and when the lad
asked for Instructions, the attorney re.
piled: "Your instructions are to be
taken In general. Keep the office clean.
borrow coal whenever you can, and un.
der no circumstances must you ever
lend my umbrella to a lawyer"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

"You mustn't have lived here a long
time," said travelling Englishman to
an Oregon pioneer. .sYes, Sir, 1 have.
Do you see that mountain? Well. when
/ came here that mountain was a hole In
the ground" =
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

An intelligent Nevada COW has sur
passed Fido. Her owner was about to
more to a new and tas-distant home. He
loved tnab cow, and wept at the thought
of parting with her. To his great ioy
and astonishment. on arriving at his new
home he found that the ,iaithfal brute
had got there three days in advance ol
him.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

"Maria," said the pious husband.
"them wicked Smiths are allowing their
children to play in the yard ON Sunday.
Tomorrow PHI sick the dog on their
chickens. The Judgment of Heaven may
be visited on Fem in some way.0
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

"Playest thou at croquet?" says the
aristocratic maiden at Newport. "Yeth," ;"
answers her Polo gallant, ''yelh, once In
arewhile, but rs awiully dull after mus
tangs, you knowl,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

A dwarf in Ningpo, China, is so small
that his brother carries him in basket.
and opens the cover for those who nav
to see. "tSN
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

The apple trees in Berks County, Pa,
are now in blossom the second time, in
honor of the Centennial year.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

A GENIUS proposes to make the wealth
er cooler by putting ice on the bulb of
the thermometer.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22
Nv BANKRUPTCY.

ntsRkIsT CoUkT OF TnE UNITED
- sra kE7s southern District Of 0fIio.--En
Loeb brosners, bankHupts.--Fhs crestii grs Of
the pan krupts are n0tIfIed that I nave ale,I
my hnal account in this Court, aud thar a
third meeting OF the credi tors will be- IieIsf at a
Court Of Bankruptcy, before Elamen Raii
ESQ.,. Register in Bankrupt Jtey,. at his ofFIce
No East Third street, Cincinnati, on the aafl1
day OF July. 1871, at 10 e'eiock A.. w., for Tlis.
purposes provided for by SectI0ns 5.093 arsf
5,098 OF the Revised sta utes OF the United
States. at which time shall apply for duai
dividend ami my discharge as assignee.
By order Of the Court.
HENRY HESS, Assignee
July 1S. 1916. JYfS-St-la, 222S
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22

Young folks grow most when In
love. IL increases their sighs wonder
tallys q t''S N
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-07-22
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.

BALTIMORE AND OHIO VIA HAHKEA3HUHG-
Depot, Pearl and Plum. Time. Z minutes FAST
Grafton Mail ,.-..... 6:O0A.M. 2:s1P M. 9;1DP.I,
.iat. tx daily ..... 9:50A.M. 9:i5P.M. 4i4DA-N,
Baltimore Ex d'ly lo:00p.H. 6:10a.m. 6iz5p.m-
BALTIMORE AND 0HIo, VIA CoLHMBEs.
Depot, Kigour and Front. Time, 7minuIes fass.
Baltimore Elk dailV.. 8s00k-M. 31aP.M.. 8.slA.AE
baltimore Ex daily. Is30P.M. 2-5iP.M dE4AfsM
Wheeling Ex-....,.. a:s0p.m.. 5s9Da.m. u;ags-Ea-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Horse Theft Captured.

On Tuesday night last a horse be-
longing to MI. Lewis Tabler, who
resides near Arden, in this county,
was stolen from a field. Pursuit was
made, and information oft he matter
sent out. On Thursday a colored
man named Joseph Berry was arrest
ed near MELVILLE, Pa. by a couple of
young men, after a desperate strug-
gle in which one of the young men
was severely wounded by a stone in
the hands of Berry. Berry had the
horse with him at the time of his
arrest, and had made numerous at
tempts to sell it along the road. He
was taken to Carlisle and placed in
Jail, where he now awaits a requisi-
tion from Gov. Jacobs, which has
been applied for.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

Almost 4 Fire.

The members of the First Cornet
Band met at their Hall last Thurs
day night for practice. After play
ing a few tunes they concluded togo
out on a serenading tour. They left
their room, and turned down the
lamp, expecting to return in a short
time. Before getting out of sight of
the building one Of the members no.
ticed a light which he thought did
not proceed from the lamp, but he
did not then return. After they had
got away some distance he could not
fully satisfy himself in regard to the
light, and returned to look after it.
When he reached the building he
found that the lamp had exploded
and the room was in q full blaze.
After a hard fight it was extinguish-
ed without much damage to the
building. A lot of music belonging
to the band was destroyed. A min
ute later and the building certainly
would have been destroyed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

If reports prove correct, the fruit
season will be unusually good this
year. The market is stocked with
the lesser fruits in profusion and at
reasonable rates. This is not the
abundant year, not the bearing year
for peaches, yet it is estimated that
the crop will be largely in excess of
the crop of last year, when the mar
ket a glutted before the season
was fairly opened. Thus far it has
been a wonderful growing year, the
extreme heat and frequent showers
forcing vegetation till a keen ear
can almost catch the sound of the
growing crops. AS a natural conse-
quence all things must be cheap,and
over and above all other things fruit.
Much Of the canned fruit of last
year is still on the market, and this
will keep prices down, while the war
in Europe will create a reasonable
demand. Taken all together our
fruit growers may expect a cheap but
prosperous season.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
The Death of Caldwell.

announced in a former issue
the tragic death of S. r. Caldwell of
this place. The Keyser Tribune
gives the following particulars of his
sad end
On Saturday morning last, S. r.
Caldwell, a brakemen, fell from a
bumper of his train, coming west,
about two miles east of this place,
and was shockingly mangled, his
head being crushed into a shapeless
mass, and both legs broken. 1t APP
pears he had been up late the previ-
u night participating in the politi-
cal mass meeting and torch light
procession !; consequently lost his us
ual rest. 1t is supposed he went to
sleep and fell off, with above sad re-
suit. The conductor was looking
out of the caboose at the time, and
witnessed the ears pass over a body,
but did not recognize it then. He
signalled the engineer. to stop, and
going back realized Caldwell's fate.
His remains were brought to Keyser,
the corpse dressed placed in a coffin,
and sent to his home in Martinsburg.
Deceased leaves a young wife to
mourn his death.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
A Family Re-Union.

A number of persons from various
parts of the country, met in family
reunion in this place on Thursday.
The party consisted of John Chestnut,
wife and daughter, from South
Branch, w. Va; VIM. Hughes and
wife from Wooster, Ohio +; E. d.
Flora, of st. Louis ; Mrs. Susan
Waddel, of Keedysyille, Nd; Mrs.
L. M. Valance, of McConnellsburg,
Pa, guests of Mr.. G.. w. Flora and
wife, of this place, all of whom joined
in a promenade through the town ,on
Thursday, observing the sights and
scenes, admiring the town, its fine
churches and architectural buildings,
and being impressed with the enter
prise of our live, wide-a-wake people
generous, liberal and kind. One
of the party, Mr.. j. c., sends us a
note in which he says:-'We pre-
dict a bright prospect for Martins
burg in the early future. May a
wise over ruling Providence so or
der. This is truly a Centennial year
peace in the Nation and good will
among men,"
We trust all these visitors may
carry with them to their homes fa-
vorable and lasting impressions of
our town and people.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Pomona Grange.

AT the meeting of Pomona Grange
at the Hall of T~uscarora Grange last
Saturday, a resolution was adopted
appointing b. Cushwa, Esq, of
Berkeley, who is one of the directors
of the Martinsburg and Potomac
railroad, a committee to negotiate
with the Cumberland Valley Com
pany to charter a train of cars to
take the Changers and their families
of Berkeley and Jefferson to the
Centennial, to go down Oh Monday
and return the following Saturday,
all to take quarters at the Grange
encampment at Elm Station-the
time of going to be after the middle
of October. When the arrangements
are perfected due notice will be given
through the newspapers. 1t is ex-
pected that the cost of going by this
arrangement will be so moderate as
to enable all to go, and many to take
their families.
1t was also resolved to hold a joint
picnic of the Changers of Berkeley
and Jefferson at Leetown, in Jeffer-
son county some time in August.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Examination at st. JOseph's Paro-
ChiaI School,

This lourishing school, which has
met with such success during the
last two years, closed for the month
of August on Saturday last.
The examination this year, al
though mainly private, was more
strict than heretofore. The exami-
nation in the female department
commenced ON last Tuesday, and
was rigidly continued during the
week. The classes in grammar pass
ed a thorough examination in that
useful art ,evincing by their straight
forward answers a thorough knowl-
edge of the many intricacies of gram
mar, which alone stamp the compe-
tent grammarian.
The Rhetoric and Geography classes
showed by their quick and compre-
hensive explanations that great care
had been taken to impart to them a
perfect acquaintance with the beau
ties of rhetoric, as well as the utility
of geography. Judging from their
spelling one would think they were
in training for a spelling bee," so
quick and correct were their an
wers in this department. The pri-
mary classes showed more than or
binary advancement in reading,
writing, ciphering and spelling. The
little ones certainly did themselves
honor and their teachers justice.
The male department was exam
ined during the last three days of the
week. Here the highest class Show
ed a perfect knowledge of The COM
plicated rules of Latin grammar
Although they have been studying
Latin but a little longer than a year,
they were able to translate English
history into Latin with great ease.
They were examined in Historic So
era, Gould's Adams Latin Gram
mar, and DE Varis Wtustribus Urbis
Romde. In the Greek class where
the Greek Allendorff is used, the pu-
pills showed a just appreciation ofthe
language of Homer.
In Rhetorical analysis the answers
were prompt and correct.
The second History passed the most
satisfactory examination. The boys
here are all under fourteen, yet they
were able to name all the %sovereigns
that reigned in France, England,
Rome and Greece down to our own
day, stating the chief parts they
played in history, rs well as the in
ventions, wars and discoveries that
marks their reign.
After the examination the pupils
were assembled in the large room,
where they listened to pithy address
by the principal. Testimonials were
awarded to the most deserving. A
gold pen and pen-holder were pre-
sented to the best imitator of Spen-
GERS system of penmanship.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Proceedings OF the Board of Eduea-
ton.
Board met Tuesday, 25th.

Board met Tuesday, 25th.
The Ellsworth system of Penman-
ship was adopted and ordered to be
used in this district, with the under
standing that the teachers allow the
pupils to finish their old books.
The salary of teachers were fixed
as follows, viz: A. Tegethoff, $40;
Miss L.. G.. Winn, $46; A. r. Long,
$55; Miss Anna MADEIRA, $35; Miss
Riddle, $35; Miss Cutting, $35; j. M.
Diffenderfer, sos: Miss Hill, $35;
Miss Colston, $35 ; f. j. Hayden,
500; Miss Fiery, S35; Miss Wilson,
$45; Miss Alburtis, $35; Miss
O'Neal $50, and J. r.. Clifford, $45.
The assessment was made at 4
mills for educational and 2 mills for
building purposes.
Schools were ordered to be opened
Sept. 18th, 1876, and continue for
nine months.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
~REUUBLICAN STATE CON.
TENTION.
GEN. NATHAN GOFF, FOR GOV
ERNOR


The Republican State Convention,
which met in Parkersburg on the
morning of the 9th inst, did not
adjourn until 2 O'Clock A. NJ. Friday
morning. This was owing to a war
of words before the committee on
resolutions and the Convention over
a resolution in favor of submitting
the question of permanent location
of the capital to the people. 1t was
finally carried in the affirmative, and
the resolutions reported by the com
mittee were adopted, which we will
publish hereafter.
The Convention then proceeded to
nominate candidates for Governor.
Gen. Golf, Col. Lamon, Gen. Witch
er and Judge Smith were placed in
nomination. The two latter declined,
when Col. Lannon's friends stated
that he had become a candidate after
a statement made by Gen. Golf that
he would decline, and at Goff's soli-
citation, but if Gen. Golf was to be
a candidate, Col. Lamon under the
circumstances would be withdrawn.
Gen. Golf was then nominated with
out opposition.
The following gentlemen were then
nominated as candidates for the va
rious offices, viz: For State Super
intendent of Free Schools-F. III.
Crago, of Marshall county For Au-
ditor-C. M. Shinn, of Taylor coun-
ty ; For State Treasurer-Moses
Frankinberger, of Kanawha; For
Attorney General-John A. Hutch
son, of Wood For Court of Appeals
w. H. H. Flick, of Berkely Ralph
l.. Berkshire, of Monongalia, for the
long term land r. S. Brown, of Jack
son, for the short term +; For Presi-
Dental Electors at large-Col. Ward
III. Lamon, of Berkeley, and Judge
G. S. Smith, of Cabell. The Conven
ton then adjourned, having first au-
thorized the Congressional Conven--
tione to nominate district electors.
The Convention was largely at
tended, and whilst waiting for the
report of the Committee on Resolu-
tions, was addressed by Col. Gros-
venor, of Ohio, ex-senator Foreman
and Messrs. Romeo II. Freer and
w. III. H. Flick.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
OUR NEIGHBORS.

Hon. A. r.. Boteler, of Jefferson
county, has been invited to deliver
the annual address at the fair of the
agricultural society of Hartford coun-
ty Md, to be held at Bel Air in Oc-
tober next.
The Winchester Times says that
or Monday morning last young Mr..
Hagenbaugh, who lives on the Sheetz
farm, two miles from Winchester,
had his arm severely injured by a
threshing machine.
Jim Whiting, colored, of Jefferson
county, was painfully wounded ON
Thursday, by being accidentally
struck in the foot with the tine of a
pitchfork in the hands of Peter
Brooks, also colored.
The Hagerstown News learns that
Mr.. Jacob Socey, of Clearspring who
was recently stabbed by Col. Dellin-
ger, of the same place, is rapidly re-
covering, and will be able to be
about in a few days.
Thursday, the 31st day of August,
has been fixed upon by Jefferson
Lodge No. 81, of Kabletown, as the
time for the dedication of the new
Masonic Hall at that place. Ar
rangements are being perfected to
make it a grand occasion.
Mr.. James Hamill, of Kearneys-
vile, is having a newspaper tilt with
Hon. J. M. Mason, of ''butter milk"
~notoriety. AS far as we have read
the discussion Mr.. Hamill seems to
be more than a match for his legal
adversary. He strikes right home,
with pith and point.
The Spirit Of Jefferson says a raid
was made by robbers upon the flock
of sheep of Mr.. Daniel Heflebower,o of
Jefferson county, a few nights ago,
and two sheep were butchered in the
field and the throat of a third one
cut, and it was turned loose or es-
capped. Mr.. II, has offered q reward
of $25 for the apprehension Of the
depredators.
The Hagerstown T5cice- Week
says on Sunday night last the house
of Mr.. Michael Fouke, situated near
the mills of the Antietam Paper Co.
was entered by some person or per-
sons and thepants of that gentleman
carried into the yard, where a pock-
ct book containing something owe
500 was taken therefrom, the rob-
Der making good his, her or their
escape.
The Clarke Courier says: The
wheat crop is now being threshed,
and the yield, in a majority of cases
heard from, has been considerably
below the promises given before the
+ was cut. Some Of cur farmers
are so much disheartened at the re-
peated failures they have met with,
as to seriously entertain the idea of
abandoning altogether the growing
of grain except for family use.
The "South Branch iron, land and
timber company" of Grant, Hardy
and Pendleton counties, with head
quarters at Moorefield, including as
stockholders Messrs. ID. r, Mcneil,
S. A. McMechen, III. l.. Hooyer, III.
S. Carr and w. Fisher, of Hardy
county, and Col. Robert White, of
Hampshire, the first-named holding
$40, 900 worth of stock and the 9TH
ers $4,000 each, (all paid in real es-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Rather Thin.

That fishing pole that our friend
Eubank brought into town on Sat-
urday was long, slim and wiry, and
looked like it might do good service
if bass would bite. 1t was a bad day,
however, for fishing, but then there
was hardly the necessity for saying
that he had toted that red all the
way from Keyser, even if it was a
good rod. That is Very Thin,
thin. :
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
viii Not Pay Interest.

There being quite a decline in the
rates Of interest the banks of the
country are making arrangements to
conform thereto, and as the first
step in that direction will be a re-
fusal to allow interests on time de-
posits we notice that some of the
National Banks are publishing no.
tices tothat effect. The First Ma
tional Bank of Shippensburg has al
ready issued such a notice.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
HON.. 3. +.

The West Virginia Journal, a Re-
publican paper published at Charles
ton, has this to say Of the probable
next Congressman from this Dis
trict:
"Present appearances in the Sec
ond Congressional District, indicate
the nomination of Hon. B. +. Mar
tin as the Democratic candidate for
Congress. MI. Martin is an able and
honorable man, and would be a cred
it to West Virginia in the Congress
of the United States"
We take that as quite a handsome
compliment, coming from a political
opponent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Great Council L. O. II. NJ

The Great Council of West Vir-
ginia, Improved Order Red Men.
which met in Wheeling last week
elected the following Grand Officers
for the ensuing year:
Great Prophet, b. STANLEY: Great
Sachem, A. G. f. Ebeling, of Logan
No. 1; Senior Sycamore, John r.
Ray, of Black Hawk No. 8: Junior
Sycamore, t.. G. Lynch, of Comanche
No. Z; Chief of Records, A. G. III
rich, of Grey Eagle No. S; Great X.
of W., John Schneider, of Logan No.
l; Great Guard of Forest, G.. a.
Stocker; Great Sannap, Geo. D. NJ.
Glineyy, of Black Hawk, No. 8.
Great Guard of Wigwam, Caleb
Burt, of Choctaw No. 6.
The representatives were hand
somely entertained by their brethren
of Wheeling, with a splendid ban
quet. They were also shown through
thNail City Brewery, and on inYi-
tatlon tested the quality Of the pro-
ducts of the institution, and short
speeches were made by a number,
among whom vas Mr.. f. Gerling, of
TINS place, thanking the President
OF the institution, Mr.. Frank Wal
tiers, for his kindness and hospitality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
opponent.

Old Buzfuz has recovered sufficient
ly to be able to coin a new slang
phrase for the INDEPENDENT. He
styles it the "Crow-bait." That is
both poetical and suggestive. How
ever, it is to be hoped that it has not
been suggested to Buzfuz by a diet
of crow which he has been trying for
some time to masticate. A fellow
who can gulp down crow like old
Buzfnz, ought to say as little about
crow-bait as possible. However, we
are rather glad he has calledthe mat
ter to our attention, We shall give
some extracts to show what a relia-
BILE fellow this champion crow-eater
is; how he hurrahs for reform and
at the same time supports men whom
he denounced a swag lifters. We
have some interesting reading for
the benefit of Buzfuz. He shall have
it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
DECLINES.

G. j. Faulkner, Jr., whose name
had been mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney, publishes a
card in which he declines to be a
candidate, and returns thanks to his
friends for having spoken of him in
in that connection. Now that Mr..
Faulkner will not be a candidate
for the position, we may look for
new Richmond's in the field.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05

AS- HaD rdtes-fUe cents per tiae-for Obituary No
tices6eyond the Usart announcement.
In Shepherdstown on Wednesday
morning, the Goth Of July, DR.. DA-
vID KELSEY, aged about SO years
At the residence of his brother in
law Mr. John Thompson lat Browns
Shop, Jefferson county on Wednes-
day the Goth instant, MI. JOHN
GAGEBY. aged about 40 years.
In Shepherdstown, on Tuesday
evening the 25th of July, at half-past
five O'Clock, Mr.. l. THOMAS CHAP
LINE, in the 40th year of his age.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Our Fair.

The Hagerstown News of yester-
day had a very strong article in it
printed as editorial, urging the peo-
pie to do their duty in building up
their fair. 1t says it was clipped
from an exchange, and we would
gladly reprint it had we not origi-
nally written it and then printed it
in the INDEPENDENT. We have no
doubt but Adams considers the tex
change credit a good joke. Ha /!
hal always exchange with the INDIE
PENDENT, Adams.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-08-05
Petit jury.

The following is the Petit Jury for
August term of Court, to commence
on the 18th:
A. J. Hughes, w. M. Hollis, John
ID. Small, Geo. w. Hill, w. J..
Henshaw, Cromwell r.. Sperow, VIM.
FL. Kilmer, John III. Vermiyler,
John w. Tabler, Dallas S. Hull,
VIM. /. Hollis, Henry Pfaging,
VIM. E. Light, James w. Duvall,
George Cole, Samuel Gold, Chas.
Weaver, Geo. b. Harlan, James
Campbell, Geo. O.. Sperow, Jacob V.
Carney, Henry Hull, Milton Miller,
VIM. f. Cunningham.