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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-12-07

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THE burning of the Brooklyn Theater
Tuesday night turned out to be much
more disastrous calamity than was at
first apprehonded. Every dispatch we
received yesterday giving particulars
of the terrible affair showed that it
continued to grow worse as the
horrible details became known. The
latest accounts put the number
dred and fifty, and IL may go even be-
yond this. There were about twelve
hundred people in the theater, so that it
appears that over one-rourth of those
present lost their lives. This disaster
ranks first in the annals of such acci-
dents in this country. Nothing
ike it was ever known before.
Up to its occurrence the
most terrible theater accident on record
was the burning of the Richmond (Va.
theater, about the year 1903, when a few
DYer two hundred lives were lost, in
cluding the Governor of Virginia and a
rumber of other distinguished citizens
of the State. Such disasters, OF late, have
occurred more frequently in other public
buildings than in tbeatars. The latter
have recently been generally built with
euch fnc means OF exit, that large
doors could be thrown open and the
building emptied in a few seconds
Mureovertle management is usually in
the hands of men who, having a knowl-
edge of the effects Of panic, know how
to 50 manage crowd as to prevent
such a lam as to obstruct theeXit. Fol
these reasons serious disasters latterly
nave been mainly confined to public
halls where the arrangements ore less
complete and the management in less
efficient hands.
Previous to the present one the most
serious accidents OF the last few years
were the burning OF the Catholic Church
In Holyoke, Mass, where about seventy.
five lives were lost, and the falling o.
the floors of a Baptist Church in SYRIA
cuse. N. Y, where the death roll con
tanned nearly fifty names. These terri
Bile instances should teach those hav
ing charge OF buildings where
large crowds assemble that too
much care can not be taken. Let tht
floors and galleries be strong beyond an!
shadow Of question, and the means
exit as complete as can be devised
When these two matters are in all casei
duly looked after, such scenes OF horror
as were witnessed in Brooklyn yesUer
day will cease altogether, just as thel
baye grown less frequent, as more atten
ton has been paid TO them in the cree
'.4n Of our pubic structures.
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Important nedision.

The Spirit of Sefferson notes that
at the recent term of the Circuit
Court of that county, Judge Hoge
had occasion to decide an important
question arising under that provision
Of the Constitution of this State
which relates to a homestead to the
value of one thousand dollars. The
question was, whether the Constitu-
tional provision operated of itself to
secure a homestead against all credi-
tors; or whether the benefit of that
provision was to be secured only in
conformity to the act of the Legisla-
ture. Judge Hoge held that the en-
abling act of the Legislature must be
strictly pursued, by declaration and
registration in due form of law, be-
fore the landholder could exempt his
homestead from liability.
The profession, generally, adds the
Spirit, will acquiese in the soundness
of this opinion while to those desir-
Gus of exempting a homestead for
themselves and families, it suggests
the Importance of conforming to the
statute, and recording their claim for
homestead exemption, without de-
lay.
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Tribute of Respect.
GRANGE HALL. April 25th

GRANGE HALL, April 25th.
Alta special meeting of Tuscarora
Grange p. of H., the following
resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, In the mysterrious
dispensation of an all-wise Provi-
dence, our highly esteemed and
beloved brother, Jacob 8. GLADDEN.,
was suddenly and unexpectedly
removed from our midst by death,
and his presence, his councils, and
his influence VII be greatly missed
in our oder I; therefore be it
Resolved, That while we bow
with reverence to the immutable
decree of Gods wise and just law,
we deeply mourn with sOrroWing
hearts our sad loss and bereave-
ment.
Resolved, That in the death of
brother GLADDEN. we have lost an
honest, conscientious and exem-
plary Patron, and while we deep
ly mourn his loss we will fondly
cherish the memory of his many
noble virtues as a precious legacy.
ResolUed, That we tender our
sincere sympathies to the deeply
afflicted family upon whom this
sad stroke has fallen most heavily.
Resolved, That as an expression
of our respect Dire to his memory
our hall be draped in mourning
and the members wear q badge Of
mourning for thirty days.
RESOLVED, That q copy Of these
preamble and resolutions be sent
to the family of our deceased
brother, ond a copy be furnished
to each of the Martinsburg papers
for publication.
DANIEL STuCKEY, aiH
ALEX. LINTON, Com.
HARVEY T. CUsHwA
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Don't Hoard the silver.

1t is estimated that the amount of
silver boarded away as curiosities
and family pieces is equal to half a
dollar for each man, woman and
child in the United States. There is
scarcely a family in the country but
has some silver pieces, large or small
thus laid by, which, now that silver
is again to come in use as circulat-
ing medium, land will be no curiosity
should again be paid out and put in
circulation. If this were done some
twenty to twenty-five millions of
dollars would be thrown on
the country, which would help the
money markets and materially aid
the government in restoring spe-
Gle basis. We hope it may be done.
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Democratic and conserva-
tive Convention.

rTyHE DEMOCRATIC and C0NSER-
j. NATIVE party of West Virginia
are requested TO appoint delegates to
meet in the city of Charleston, on
Thursday, the Sth Day Of June, at 10
o'clock a. M, for the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for the Offices Of Gov
ernor, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney
General, State Superintendent of Free
Schools, and three Judges Of the Court
of Appeals. Also for the purpose of
appointing two Delegates from each
congressional District Of the State, and
four delegates from the State at large,
to represent West Virginia In the Dem :
ocratic National Convention, TO be held
in st Louis on the 9th day of June,
for the nomination Of candidates for
President and Won President of the
United States, the selection OF an elec-
toral ticket, and the transaction ofsuch
business rs may come before the said
Convention.
All Democratic and Conservative vo-
ters of the State, without regard to past
political differences, that are opposed to
political corruption in high places. are
cordially invited to participate in the
meetings called to appoint said Dele
gates.
ALEX. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
j. w. GALLAHER, Sec'y.
PARKERsBURG, March 8; 1876,td
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Proceedings of the Board of
Education.

Present, President Couchman ;
Commissioners Hill, Heller, Russler,
and, Mcdowell.
Committee appointed at former
meeting, on repairs at I'd Ward school
building, reported progress, and was
continued.
Teachers orders for month of April
were passed.
The salary of J. r. Clifford, teach
er at colored school, was fixed at $40
per month, commencing on and after
May 1, 1876.
On motion of Commissioner Hill
it was resolved, "That the Board is
sue twelve thousand dollars register
ed bonds, six of which in denomina-
tions of 81 900 each, numbered from
one to six inclusive, and twelve bonds
of $500 each, numbered from one to
twelve inclusive, also duplicates of
each, without numbers; the same to
be issued in lieu of any that may be
sold or transferred by the original
purchaser, all to be bound in book
form, with margins corresponding
with the numbers, amounts and to
whom sold. $6,005 of the bonds to
be sold Immediately and applied to
the payment af the obligations ma
turing during the present year, and
the remaining $4,000 to be held in the
custody of the Treasurer until the
maturity of the debts due on the
Grammar School building. Further,
mortgage shall be given to secure
the payment of all bonds issued by
the Board.
Commissioner Hill was authorized
to have the bonds printed, providing
they do not cost over $25.
G. J. Faulkner, Jr., was appointed
to make a draft of the bonds and
draw the mortgage.
Several small bills were passed.
Adjourned to meet May Sth, 1876.
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The New Uniforms.

The conductors and brakemen on
the Pennsylvania Railroad are ex-
pected to appear in their new and
dazzling uniforms on the LIST of May.
The uniforms for the trainmen on
the middle division are being made
in Harrisburg, and the Railroad
Company will pay for them. Each
conductor will be known by a mum.
Der which will be placed in promi.
nent portion of his coat. The con-
ductors will wear sack and the brake.
men frock coats.
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sPLINTERs.
Send in items.

Send in items.
Slanderers are ever busy.
Ice-cream signs are out now.
Large eggs are still exhibited.
Grating trees is now in order.
Silver change viii be plenty soon.
Soon the oyster will bid us good
bye.
The catties and suckers are suffer-
ing.
Shawls are in great variety this
season.
The days increase in length and
beauty.
The present time is a good one for
whitewashing.
Make your wants known in the
Daily INDEPENDENT.
House cleaning has again common
ced in our midst.
Spring fashions are fast appearing
and our tailors are busy.
People who have handsome yards
are busy sodding them.
Wild flower boquets have made
their appearance.
Straw hats.will soon be common
everyday sight.
Base ball and croquet is being in
dulged in by the young folks.
You can borrow as many troubles
as you like without being asked for
security.
Be not satisfied with merely being
on the Lords side, but be Jealous for
God and godliness.
The question is now asked, 'Will
the Exhibition be ready to be opened
on the 10th of May.
Send your home paper to your
friends in distant towns occasionally.
Nothing is more calculated to please.
Mr.. B. s. Lyeth has had his resi-
dence on East Martin street repaint-
ed and fixed up in thew spring
suit" 1t looks coy, and bright as
q new pin.
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stole q Watch.

A young man about 19years ofage
arrived in Williamsport some days
since and engaged with Mr.. Artz, of
that place to go on his canal boat
The boating season not being opened
yet, the young man remained with
Mr.. Artz until such time as he was
ready to commence business, and
slept in the same room with him. On
getting up tuesday morning, Mr..
Artz missed his watch, and the
young man was also missing.
Learning that he had crossed the
Potomac, Mr.. Artz took the first
train for this place. Arriving here
he made his way to the liquor store
of Mr.. Downs, On the courthouse
pavement he met the young man he
was in search of. They passed each
other, but the recognition was mu-
tual. The young man after getting
little distance away started to run,
but was pursued and captured. He
gave up the watch, and Artz finally
concluded not to have him arrested.
and let him go.
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Obituary.

ELIZABETH f.. EDWARDS wife of
VIM. Edwards, died at Laurel Hill,
Bloomery Mission, Va. Conf. April
Sd, 1875, aged SO years, 10 months
and day.
The subject of this notice was con-
verified about IS months since and
Joined the U. r. Church, and show
ed by her meek and lowly consistent
christian life that she had been with
Jesus and learned of Him. One of
her classmates wrote me that she
was very devoted member of the
church and the cause of God, and
was perfectly resigned to the will of
the Master, let that be what it would.
She died from that much to be dread
ed disease, cancer. She visited us
last fall to have it examined by Bro.
Evers, who said he could do nothing
to arrest it's progress without much
suffering and pain. After advising
with several physicians she conclud-
| ed to have it operated on by Drs.
Love and Miller, of Winchester, Va.
1t began to heal nicely, but alas it
was still spreading and taking deeper
root than ever, and finally took her
to her grave. She told us it was for
some wise purpose that she was thus
afflicted, and that she could give up
all her friends and even her family,
"only give me Jesus, you may have
all the world, but give me Jesus
She said whilst lying on her death
bed that she was ready, for, said she,
this would be poor time to make
the preparation for Death. Oh!
that her prayers and entreaties may
prevail with God in behalf of her
family, for whom she so often pray
ed. M. L. p.
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Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE, April q.

FLoUR-Howard st. and Western
Super $3.75a4. so, Extra$4. 5Oa5. SO, Fa-
mily $5.75a7 sc, western super So. 50a
4 90; Western Extra, $4. 5Oa8. so; Wes-
tern Family, $5.5Oa6.5O; City Mills
Super So 75a400 City Mill Low and
Mid. Elk. 81 75a6 90; City Mills Rio
brands Extra $6 75a7 90. N
WHEAT-Southern Red 81 35a1 So;
Southern Amber, 81 coal IS; White,
ST 45a1 so; Pennsylvania red 81 56a
So; Western red 81 50a1 81.
CoRN-Southern white, new 63a64
yellow, new 64a65 F; western mixed,
new, 64a644; steamer SO cents.
OATS. Western mixed 43a45 !;
Western White, 46a49 Southern
inferior 42a4 s.; Southern good to
prime, 40a48 cents. u
RYE. Prime Southern rs c.lts
western 80 cents
SEEDs.--Clover we now quote firm
at 17(018a cts per ID for fair to prime
with the demand fairly active within
this range. Flax is duh at 81 .50@1.60
per bushel.
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Dead Letters

The following list efletters remain
in the Postofice, Martinsburg, w.
Va, Aprit22d, and will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office May 9th,
1875, if not called for:
VIM. II. Baker, A. A. Bennett,
Mrs. Hannah Jones, Mrs. Christen-
er, Mrs. Jane Frazer, Jno. Funk,
Mrs. Liza Towers, Taylor Gleason,
David Gosorn, z. M. Herbert, Mary
Johnson, John Lands, Alfred +.
Miller, John O'Brien, Capt. Sanders,
Theodore Vanmeter, Jane Wheeler.
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A Lock Trick.

Swindlers are operating on railroad
trains. They carry about them a
pair of brass padlocks, one of which
can be readily unlocked by touching
a certain point, which communicates
with a spring, and the other cannot
be opened at all. Being alike the
operator opens one very adroitly, and
then offers to bet with his green
friend that he can't open it. The
bet is taken, the lock exchanged and
the foolish man victimized.
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Baltimore Cattle Market.
BALTIMoRE,April q.

BALTIMORE,April ~.
BEEF CATTLE Prices to-day
for Beef Cattle ranged as follows.
Best Beeves at $500 that
generally rated first quality 4.00a
S. SO /; medium or good fair quail
ty 4. Ooa$4.59; ordinary thin Steers,
Oxen and Cows 8.75a4, 90; general
average Of the market to-day
$500; extreme range Of prices
8.77a$6.00. Most Of the sales were
from 400 to $3.50 per 100 lbs.
HOGs.-We quote at 02a11 cts.
per ID. Receipts this week 1914
head, against 1922 head last week,
and 6O22 head same time last year.
SHEEP g. LAMBS-The quality
of the receipts this week compared
favorably with last weeks offer
ings, for though there have been
some common Sheep among the
receipts, the better grades were
fully as well represented, and the
quality generally as good as last
week. There has been fair de-
mand for good fatLambs at BASS so
per head. We quote Sheep at IA
81 cents, and few extra at 6 cents
per Id. Receipts this week 38lO
head, against 2342 last week, and
1641 head same time last year.
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SPECIAL. NOTICE

SILAs d. MARTIN is Book-Keeper
and Collector for the Independent
Printing Company. All moneys due
the Company must be paid to him and
he is authorized to receipt for same.
In order to keep the books and &C
counts correct,n mo one connected with
the office will receive or receipt for
money except theregular bookkeeper.
INDEPENDENT PRINTING Co.
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sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through the
columns Of the newspapers and by your
Druggist TO use something for Dyspep-
STA and Liver Complaint that you know
nothing about, you get discouraged
spending money with but little success.
Now to give you satisfactory proof that
GREEN's AUGUST FLOWER will cure you
of Dyspepsia aud Liver Complaint with
all its effects, such as Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Habitual Cestiveness,
palpitation Of the Heart, HEARTBURN. :
Water brush, coming up Of food after
eating, low spirits &C., We ask you to
60 to yeur Druggist J. I. w. Baker and
get Sample Bottle Of GRERN's Au--
GUST FLOWER for 10 cents and try it, or
q Regular Size FIR rs cents, two doses
will relieve you.
Toctl5, W IT..
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Republican State COnven-
ton.

A Convention o the Union Repub-
lican Party Of West Virginia will be
held at Clarksburg, w. Va, on
Thursday, May II, 1876. for the pur-
pose Of appointing ten delegates to
the Union Republican National Con-
ton which is to assemble at Cincin-
natl on the 18th day Of June, 1879,
and to nominate five Presidential
Electors.
The committee is of opinion that
it will be impracticable to avoid hold
ing two Conventions, and that the
purposes of this Convention are not
Of sufficient Importance to justify
calling for large county delegations,
and therefore suggests that each
county will send five delegates these
delegates to be appointed by the
County Executive Committee, or by
County Convention, as such commit
tee may deem expedlent. 1t is pro-
posed to call another Convention du-
ring the summer, at which the cem-
mittee hopes to meet all, without re-
gard tc past political differences, or
previous party affiliations, who are
in favor of making such changes in
our laws as time and experience have
shown necessary; who are in favor
of the continued prosecution and
punishment of official corruption, and
who are i'm favor of retrenchment and
economy in the administration Of
our State affairs.
BY order Of the State Republican
Executive Committee.
JOHN w. MASON, Chm.
GRAFTON. w. VA. Feb. 10. '76.
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THE FEMALE COLLEGE,

Under direction of Rev. j. p. Hyde,
A. NJ, located in Martinsbufg, will
be ready for the reception Of Pupils
on the First Monday, (6th) Of Sep
TENDER.
The President will be assisted by
a full corps of experienced Teachers.
The Instrumental and Vocal Music
Departments offer superior advant-
ages, first-class instruments and COM
petent Teachers.
The College will be supplied with
the necessary Chemical and Philoso-
phical Apparatus for illustrating the
various subjects.
Aug. 17-d&wtf
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A 7 HIS POST AGAIN.

Dr.. E. B HAMILL is happy to am
nounce to his numerous friends and pa
irons that he has recovered from his re-
cent attack of rheumatism, and Is once
more able to resume the duties Of his
profession. Since his recovery he hes
supplied himself with all the latest inn
proved instruments also, very large
stock Of the best Artificial Teeth manu-
featured, and is now prepared to per-
form all operations on the mouth and
teeth in the best manner possible, and
insert artificial teeth as cheap, If not
cheaper, than any other Dentist in the
country. apl "a, ltdaw
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Left.

Mr.. Geo.T. Legg left Wednesday
for his new home at Double Pipe
Creek, Carroll county, Md. His
father, G. w. Legg, Esq, will leave
for the same place in few days.
Berkeley county can lily afford to
loose such citizens, but we wish them
health and prosperity under the gen.
ial skies of "My Maryland
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MEDICINES,
ag''1 FANCY ARTICLES,
n sA AND NOTIONS

at the lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities he
is prepared to dispense Prescriptions ac-
cording to the latest and strictest rules OF
Pharmacy to his customers and all who
may favor him with their support and con-
fidence, at as low prices as any drug store
in say city.
A full supply of the celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
~ For medicines at night, pull the
bell.
Feb. 20. l87b---l vdaw.
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viii Petition Against 1t.

We learn that petitions are being
circulated for signatures, praying
the County Court against the build
ing of a new Jail for this county at
this time. The petitions set forth
that times are too hard for the coun-
ty to undertake an enterprise of that
kind at present.
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The Difference.

Formerly it was a maxim that a
young woman should never be mar
ried until she has spun herself set
of body, table, and bed linen. From
this custom all unmarried women
were termed spinsters. Now it is
only necessary for her to spin several
skeins of street yarn and few gos-
samer webs Of social gossip.
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To the Voters Of Berkeley County:
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS.
1 hereby announce myself as a cam
didate for the Office of Sheriff of Ber-
kelley county, and solicit your friend
lv aid for the position. III elected, L
promise 10 discharge the duties of
the Office faithfully and impartially.
Very respectfully,
VA. SPEROW.
February %, WITT.
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Try It.

Hereis an article for housekeepers:
The Scientific American asserts that
a little soap lather mixed with starch
will prevent the fiat iron from stick
ing to linen, and gives the gloss SO
conspicuously absent in the home
laundried article. Easily tried.
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Heavy Frost.

One of the heaviest frosts which
has visited tins section this spring,
fell Tuesday night. The ground was
frozen, and the probabilities are that
the peach and other early fruits have
have been more or less injured.
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Horses.

Martinsburg is becoming quite a
horse market. Buyers are here every
week or so, and generally manage to
pick up GER load every time they
come. The prices paid, are very fair
considering that the horse market is
dull throughout the country.
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Democratic County Convention.

A call has been issued for mass
convention of the Democratic voters
of this county to meet in the Court
House in this place on Saturday,
May Goth, for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to represent the coun-
ty in the State Convention to be held
in Charleston on Thursday June sth.
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Burned.

The store house of r. T. Haines
at Upperville, Va, was burned on
the night of the 23d, including his
entire stock of goods. 1t is covered
by insurance.
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Piano and organ Tuner.

w. G. Bonsell, a practinal piano
and organ tuner, is stopping at the
Everett House, and will receive or
ders for work in his line. All work
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton.
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Wants Money.

Sheriff Thomas is sending out bill
let doux to his numerous constituent
cy, reminding them of the fact that
he would like the money, due for
taxes.