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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
THE LIGHTNING TRAIN.
Nearly Nine Hours A head ~
Ogden.

OGDEN, June 3.--The fast train
passed here at 1857 a. M, eight
hours and forty-seven minutes ahead
of time. 1t made the unpreceden-
ted run of seventy-nine miles IN sew
enty-six minutes from Evanston to
Ogdon. The average time made on
the Union Pacific road from Omaha
to Ogden was over forty-four miles
per hour Including all stops.
kELTON, Utah, June 3. le fast
train passed here at 11.46 d. la.,
TEcoNIA, New, June 3.--The fast
train passed here at 1910 p. III. San
Francisco time.
HALLEcK, New, June 3.--The fast
train passed here at 3.42 p. m. San
Francisco time.
OMAHA, Neb, June 3.-The fast
train passed Toano, New, at 2.07f p.
m. San Francisco time, and passed
Beowawe, New, at $40.
OGDEN, Utah, June 3.-The fast
passed Golconda at 7.46; arrived at
Winnemacca sos; left $50.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 4.--The fast
train arrived at the end Of Oakland
wharf, which is within the city limits
OF San Francisco, at 9.25 o'clock A. NJ,
twenty-six minutes less than eighty
four hours; arrived at the wharf on this
side at 9:45 A. NJ, and at 9'52A the
passengers alighted in the court Of the
Palace Hotel in good health aud spirits.
Engine number 40 brought the train,
through from Ogden, with the assist
ancs Of an additional engine In crossing
the Sierras. The time from Ogden TO
San Francisco was twenty three hours
and fifty-two minutes. The actual aver
age running time from Ogden to Oak
lard wharf was iorty-one and onc-cighth
miles per hour. Considerable trouble
Was experienced on the Central Pacific
from the wearing out of the brake shoes
on the Pennsylvania cars, and in the
mountains the Central Pacific put on
two OF their own coaches to brake the
train. There was no accident Of any
kind throughout the trip. Shortly after
arrival breakfast was served, to which
prominent citizens, army and navy
officers, representatives of the press and
the mayor Of the city were invited. A
salute Of thirteen guns was fred from
the roof Of the Palace Hotel on the ar
rival Of the train at the wharf. Tho re.
mainder Of the day was devoted to need
cd rest. The excursionists we're serenaded
in the evening.
TWO AND A HALF MINES IN TWO
MINUTES.
The fastest time made since the
train left New York, which was on
the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
way, was 81 miles III 2 minutes.
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Th(l EastOm Poisoning Case
Murder for Robbery.

EAsToN, Pa, June 3.--Moses
Schurz, another member If the fam
lily recently poisoned has died since
yesterday, making the third death,
the coronor's inquest which is still
in session-elicits the facts that ar
senic was the poison used, and that
there was enough poison In the COT
fee drank by the unfortunate family
to have killed hundred people. The
money was stolen from the house
while a large amount of government
bonds and othar securities were left
untounched fact that Jrcob
Young was murdered and robbed at
the same place only few weeks ago
creates a still greater Of uneasiness
among the people living in that
neighborhood, and large crowd to-
day gathered in the vicinity Of the
LarOSa homestead.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
TIE pEposEp SULTAN Gagged

THE DEPOsED SULTAN Gagged.
LONDON, June 1.-THE Post says it
learns that Abdul Aziz, the late Sui
ton Of Turkey, is confined in asplen-
did palace called "The Cage The
Post also says it has reason to be-
lieve that his life is perfectly safe,
and adds that it understands that
Queen Victoria Immediately on lear
ming Of the deposition Of Abdul Aziz
took steps to obtain satisfactory
assurance Of the personal safety Of
her former guest.
TIE NEW SULTAN.
LONDON, June "a dispatch to
the Reuter- telegram company from
Constantinople states that the cere-
mony Of girding Murad Effendi, the
new Sultan, with the sword of Os-
man, which is equivalent to coro-
nation, is postponed until next week.
sERvIA WON'T RECOGNIZE HIM.
A special dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Ber-
lin says ut is stated here
that Servia refuses to recOg-
nize the new Sultan of Turkey on the
ground Of his irregular accession to
the throne and declines to pay her
tribute two instruments of which are
in arrears.
ANOTHER EUROPEAN coNsULTA-
TON.
The same dispatch says that Prince
Bismarck will accompany Emperor
Williams to Ems, where a fresh con-
ference will be held between Prince
Bismarck, Prince Gortschakoff, and
Count Karoli, the Austrian ambas-
sador at Berlin.
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The Centennial.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5.-There
is very little change in the atten-
dance at the exposition this NOR
ming, the number of visitors being
about 10000. Owing to the cool
pleasant weather, more people were
seen out Of doors rambling from one
building to another, and along the
promenades. The celebrated Cas-
tellani collection was opened TO the
public this morning in the italian
department OF the art gallery, 1t
embraces statuary, bronzes, &c.
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ST.. LOUIS, June 3.--The remains
Of man, woman and girl, the latter
about three years old, were found in
the woods near Belleville, Ill. ,yester-
day. The woman and child was shot
through the head and the man thro'
the heart. From the position OF the
bodies it is supposed the man shot
his wife and child and then killed
himself. Persons living near by
heard three shots about sunset on
Thursday evening.
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Oil Tank Struck by Light
ming.

On Cry, Pa, June.--At three
O'Clock this morning lightning struck
an Oil tank belonging to O. +. Har-
rington, one mile south Of this place.
The tank contained q 900 barrels Of
crude oil and exploded at once, set
ting fire to another in the immediate
vicinity, owned by McGrew Bros,
and contained $4,000 barrels Of oil.
The contents Of both tanks are said
to have belonged to Sandy Pipe Line
Company. The aggregate loss will
probably not exceed 100000. 1n5u-
rance not yet ascertained.
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A Sensation In the House
Blains Takes the y tnnd--
He Reads the Private Let


Blains Takes the y tAnd--
He Reads the Private Let
tcra.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June g.
Ex-Speaker Blaine made q deci-
ded sensation in the House to-day
by his personal explanation relative
to the investigation of his connection
with the Union Pacific railroad,
and was frequently loudly applauded.
1t was not generally known that he
was to speak, the fact being purpose
ly kept quiet, in order that he might
not be choked off by the democrats.
He rose to question Of privilege at
about a quarter past one o'clock and
everybody was at once on the Qsa uiue,
and the House became hushed to si-
lence in moment. He began speak,
ing in loud and distinct tone audi
BILE all over the hall, and sketched the
investigation into extraneous mat
tiers, which inquiry Gen. Hunton
confessed would take three months
to finish. He spoke of the feeling
against him on the democratic side
since certain debate early during
the winter, and of the fact that he
was being investigated by ex-rebel
soldiers. He said he had deiied the
committee to contest to decide
whether or not they were entitled to
his or the private correspondence Of
any American citizen. He dared
them now to the contest. Loud
applause He would like nothing
better than such a contest. He was
called to order by Mr.. Hamilton, Of
New Jersey, and was cautioned by
the chair. When he came to the
point of producing the Original
package" Of letters which he obtain
ed from Mulligan, and held them up
to the gaze of the House and gale
ries, asserting that he proposed to
read them to the House to silence
SANDER and check surmise, there
was another decided sensation, and
considerable applause. The Chair
threatened to clear the galleries and
Mr.. Blaine in resuming, turned to
his side of the House, specially re-
quested his friends to make no
demonstrations.
He read the letters rapidly, but in
clear tone, occasionally stopping to
make necessary explanations, and as
he concluded each handed it to Mr..
Sherman, his private secretary, who
occupied a seat near him. 1t was
generally agreed that his speech pro-
duced most excellent impression
and entirely relieved Mr.. Blaine Of
the charge of having seized and re-
tanned correspondence which, il dis
closed, would be damaging to him.
But the most decided sensation Of
the speech was when Mr.. Blaine, ad-
vancing towards the Democratic
side, boldly charged Proctor Knott
with suppressing a telegram from Jo-
siah Caldwell in Europe, entirely ex-
onerating him, Blalne.) The great
est excitement at once prevailed and
members and persons in the galleries
broke out in loud cheering and clap
ping of hands, which lasted for sew
ara1 minltps
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
Black Killers lightning
Ama0ng Themselves.

CINCINNATI, June ga letter just
received here from the Black Hills
conveys intelligence of the safety Of
Stones party. They had a fight
among themselves, and Andrews
shot stone through the neck, badly,
but not fatally, wounding him. Two
others were also wounded, and the
party is now under convoy Of United
States troops.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

No man should be on too good
terms with his washerwoman. Now,
there is Frank Seigler in New York,
man of sixty years and old enough
To know better, and is wealthy be-
sides. He went in debt to his lann-
dress and paid her with promises TO
marry her, according to her story and
she proposes to take the starch out Of
him in a suit for breach of promise.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
w a NTED.
$50 CORDS
Rock Oak Bark .
Anril "a iT4-IwdSlyy
THE BESTPAPER FOR FARMERS.
NewYork Weekly Tribune

ONE LOLLAR per year in clubs Of 80
or over Specimen copies free. For
terms asd commissions, Address
THE TRIBUNE, New York
tin march '76.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10

Solomon Caro- is u gay lothario,
who, neglecting his own wife, follow
ed after a naughty but pretty can-can
dancer, Katie Forrest. He gave her
jewelry, but firing of her, took it all
away and left her. She has had him
arrested, and before he gets out of
the woods, he will wish he mad never
seen the Forrest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
WEST VIRGINIA
II N I'VE r 8 ITY,
STOWN. ". Ya.

TyH Is healthfulncss of the locality; the
Il superior facilities for inStruction;the
economical. disciplinary and other ad-
vantages offered have made this institu-
ton deservedly popular with those who
desire to accomplish sound education
under the most favorable circumstances.
Winter Term begins January 9th /;
SDring ERIN begins March 18th.
r catalogue and fuller information,
address any one Of the Regents or of the
Faculty.
JOHN W SCOTT. DID,, LII. D.,
Acting President.
Jan.25,tf
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-06-10
HIDES AND LEATHER
r HUBER
TANNER AND CURR1ER
MARTINSBURG.

Having leased the Tuscarors Tame
ry for number of years, l wish to in
form the public that l will pay the
highest market price in cash for HIDES
and SKINS, delivered at my Currying
shop and Leather Store. ct
WERS' TANNERY, where l will
constantly keep on hand, for wholesale
or retail, Oak and Hemlock
SOLR LEATHER, Birdie, NETT
HARNESS, COLLAR AND
BETTING LEATHER,
Buff Upper, Wax Upper, Kipp, Calf
skin, Morocco, and Topping Of al de-
scriptions, Linings, &c. Also, COM
plete stock of SHOE FINDINGS,
SHOE LASTS, BOOT TREES of la
test styles, Nails, Pegs, Thread, Web
ing, Eyelets, Sand Paper, Avis, Hafts,
Hammers. Pincers, Knives, Rssps, Sc.
I can supply boot and shoemakers with
every article in their line on terms that
viii defy competition.
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H Il L L r II 3
RAGE MANDATORY
M ARTINSBURG, w. VA.

/ TAKE this method OF inform
ing the public that have on hand and
am prepared to fill sll orders for work
SPRING WAGONS, CARRIAGES, BUG
GIES, SULKIES, PHAETONS,
AND R0CKAWAYS,
and all other vehicles in our line All
work executed in the best and most ar
tistic manner, and at the low est irate
A share of public patronage is sslic-
ed, and comparison of mywork with
that of other manufacturers is courted
Give me a call, or address
JOHN HELLER,
April73 Msrtinsburg, w. Va
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The fact that the medical profession recognize
and use Forest Tar as a standard remedy, is proof
that it is not one of the humbugs now so nnmer-
Gus. G H. Barker, NJ. D., of Wayne Me-, writes
as follows "Am using your Tar in case of con-
gestion following attack of acute Pneumonia,
with marked improvement, and am hoping great
things from it," Ifyour druggist is out of it write
to The Forest Tar Co., of Portland, Ne, and they
will tell you where to find it. mari -t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07
Gal for the Republican NafOnal
Convent. on.

The next Union Republican National Conven-
t;on for the nomination of candidates for Presl-
dent and Vice President of the United States, will
he held in the city of Cincinnati, on Wednes day
June l4th, 1876, at IL o'clock noon, and will con-
sst of delegates from each State equal to twice the
number of its Senators and Representatives in
Congress and of two delegates from each organ
lied Territory and the District of Columbia.
In calling the convention for the election OF
delegates the committees Of the several States are
recommended to invite all republican electors and
all other voters, without regard TO past pohtlcsi
difference or previous party afiliation, VINO are
opposed to reviving sectional issues, and desire 70
promote friendly feelings and permanent harmony
throughout the country by maintaining ana en-
forcing all the constitutions! rights OF every GU
xen including the full and free exercise OF Tue
right Of suffrage without intimidation ana WIN
out fraud, and who in favor OF continued pro-
secution and fuller punishment OF Oil omclai ols-
honesty and an economical administrator
of the Government BY honest faithful and capaoie
officers who are in favor of making sucn REFORMS
Ia the government as experience may lioln '',,e
to time suggest, who are opposed 70 ilnP -. ~
credit of the nation BY depreciating any OF It's oo
LEGATIONS. and in favor of sustaining IN every way
the national faith and financial honor; who hoid
that tho common school system is the nursery OF
AMERICAN liberty, and should be maintained ab-
eolutely free from sectaran contloli VINO De-
lieye that for the promotion Of these ends the
direction of the government should continue 10
be confded to those who adhere to the principles
of l776, support them Is incorporated IN the con-
stitutjon and laws and who are in favor OF recog-
nizing and strengthening the fundamental prnci-
pie Of national unity in this centennial annVers-
sary Of the birth Of the republic
Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
VIM. +. CHANDLER Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-03-07

The account of the railroad meeting at
Wiscasset, which is contained in this issue,
should be carefully perused by all our cit
liens who are interested in the improve
ment of the business facilities of our city.
The route of the great railroad from Que
bee to Wiscasset, as projected and sur
veyed, passes directly through the heart
OF Augusta. A considerable portion of
the road has already been completed and
is in operation. Augusta is expected to
aid the construction OF the road from West
Waterville to this city, distance ofabout
10 miles. 1t is thought by some OF our
best business men that the present low
rates of labor. iron and other materials
for the construction of the road, are very
favorable to the project, and that an early
movement in that direction is advisable.
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PROPOSED POSTAL LAW.

The bill introduced by Senator Hamlin, fixing
rates of postage ON third-class mail matter, and
for other purposes, proposes for all thrdcass mail
matter the following rates of postage, graduated
according to distance, namely For distances not
exceeding 300 miles, | cent for each 2 ounces or
fractional part thereof: for distances between 800
and 800 miles. 2 cents for distances between 800
and 500 miles, 3 cents, and for each additional
900 miles, cent additional for each ounces, or
fractional part thereof. special rate is, however,
proposed for transient newspapers and magazines,
viz: cent for every two ounces or fractional
part thereof, for any distance not exceeding one
thousand miles, but for any greater distance double
this rate is to be paid. The bill also provides that
all occasional publications, prices current. cata-
logues and ANNALS and all regular publications
devoted primarily to advertising purposes, or for
free circulation at nominal subscription rates, shall
hereafter be consi Tered and charged third class
mail matter Other provisions authorize the wri-
ting of a brief form of presentation, of brief
description upon books or magazines, and any
other articles mailed as third class matter and all
insutfciently prepaid matter to be carried to its
destination in cases where there has not been an
evident intention to under-pay the full amount
provided that double the deficiency shall be col
lected at the other end. When the sender is
known, however, he is to be notified, and required
to make full prepayment.
Senator Robertson's bill to restore the Thanking
privilege provides simply for the repeal of the act
of Jan. 81, 1873, which abolished it, and for its i'm
mediate renewal in the form in which it existed at
the time of The passage of said act.
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Ladies RuChes
Only = Gents Each /!


Black SILK Velvet Ribbons at REDUCED PRICES.
Geo, A. Clark's MACHINE Cotton reduced to 5 cts.
Mems Lined Cardigan Jackets reduced to 80 cts.
Ladies' Dress Buttons at Reduced Prices.
Childrens Wooden Hose, from cts to 50 cts. pair
Clark's Machine Cotton REDUCED to cts.
Woo,en yarn only cts. a skein.
VERY LARGE sKEINs mixed yarn 20 cts
pr. Ladies' Fleeced Hose for rs cts.
Best Cotton Wool Hose % cts
Mems DOUBLE HEELED all DOL Hose, 45 cts.
Mems Cotton Pants Reducedto rs cts.
Ladies Back Combs, VERY CHEAP.
Ladies Worsted Jackets for rs each.
Ladies' Ruches reduced to , cts.
Nice Toilet Soaps reduced from toto cts.
Mems Cotton Socks reduced to = cts.
Ladies White Hose, cents pair.
Hagan's Magnolia Balm, 80 cents bottle.
Burneu's COcoane for the Hair. Is cents
Kennedy's Medical Discovery $ll5ony,
Ayers Hair Vigor, Is cents bottle.
New Lot Kid Gloves, 50 cents a pair.
One Dozen Tea Napkins Tor ~ cents.
Pain Killer cts Russia salve 20 cts.
John sons Anodyne Liniment, p cents.
schenck's Mandrake Pills. 30. Holloway's Pills 20.
Ayers Pills 20 cents. Wings Pills, 20 cents.
ALI the leading Patent Medicines
Cheap.
Elmwood Collars for % cents box.
Ladies' Neck Ties and Ruchings Very Low.
VERY NICE IA BONE Corsets Tor Is cents.
Heavy Brown Duck Overhalls for rs cents.
AL our Hamburg Edgngs at Cost.
Pair Ladies Cotton and Wool Hose TOR IS eta.
Ladies Linen handkerchief, All Hemmed 10 cts.
Largest skeins Blue Mixed Wooden Yarn. rs cts.
Large stock OF Gents Wooden Shirts Very Cheap.
Mems All Wool Double Heeled Hose, 45 cts. q pair
New Lot of Linen Towels tor cents.
Another Lot of Linen Table Covers for 40 cts.
Bood Elastic Cord, olny cent yard.
Gest Glazed spool Cotton at 80 cents a dozen.
Ladies Handkerchief Full Sized for Is cts.
Atwoods Vegetable Jaundlce Bitters, rs cents
Howe's Arabian Milk Cure cheap.
Vinegar Btters 10 cts. Plantation Bltters 10 cts
Very Good Towels for cents eacn.
Black Walnut Work Boxes for IS cents. ~ ~ w.
niece SSs ssss Not. Paper, 10 qef'
Good White Initial Note Paper Is cents box.
. box.
French Corsers BEST We ever had) for so cts.
New Lot OF Leather Belts good ones, for rs cents.
Gents Linen Bosoms from II to 81 cents.
Gents Hemmed Linen Hd'fs from 20 TO so cents.
Gents Overshirts from 80 cts. to $500 eacn.
L men Table Covers for 40 cents and up.
Good Hoop Skirts for 35 cents.
Gents, Neck Ties ana suspenders cheap.
Good Pins cents. Good Fine Combs 5 cents
Ladies' Bustles for rs cents each.
Twelve doz. Agate Shirt Buttons for cents.
Clark's Best Machine COttons q cents spool.
Best 100 yards Machine Spool Silk 10 cents spool.
Chdrens Round Rubber Combs, cents.
Hoyt's German Cologne only 20 cents.
Nice Large Linen Towels for Is cents.
DR.. Cummings Vegetlne only So cents.
QUAKER BITTERS ONLY 20 CENTS.
Adamson's Cough Balsam, Is cents.
Nice Highly Perlumed Hair Oil 25
Ayer'sSarsaparlaandC Cherry Pectoral each Sets.
Peruvian Syrup preparation of Iron) Is cts.
We aim to Sell the Best Goods,
AT.THE
Lowe0t Prices
OF any store in the State at
COOKS CHEAP STORE,
IN HALLOWELL.
decll.tAwH
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BELKNAPS CASE.

In their attempts to make party capital
from the fall of Belknap the democrats
overreach themselves. All that they care
about the transactions of the disgraced
secretary is to make them tell as much as
possible against the republican party. Be-
meath their hypocritical tears are hearts
exulting in hope that the scandal will in
ure to the benefi. of the democratic party.
With unseemly haste they follow in the
steps of Clymer, whose performance while
reading his report to the House disguised
the country. Facts which have come to
light since the exposure of Belknap's
criminahty show that the democratic
members Of the investigating committee
kept the knowledge Of his corrupt deeds
from the republican members until Marsh
gave in his testimony, letting the secret
out in time TO have its effect, if any, upon
the election in New Hampshire, without
any opportunity for defence Or explana-
ton on the part of Belknap.
The one insuperable difficulty, howev-
err, which the democrats meet In their at
tempis 70 wiring party capital from the
fall Of Belknap is the unanimity with
which the republican members of Con-
gress and the republican press sustain the