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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-01
GOVERNMENT CONFLICTS.

The Washington correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun of Thursday says
through the fundamentally of SEN
ator Davis the Attorney General has
concluded a contract with the au-
thorities of West Virginia for the
care and keeping of United States
prisoners in the new State peniten-
tiary at Moundsville, IL miles from
Wheeling. The State of West Vir-
ginia contracts to furnish accommo-
dations to 100 prisoners of the United
States, and the Attorney General
states that he will soon supply the
full number. The United States
prisoners from the District of Column
bia, Maryland, and several of the
Southern States, will be now sent to
the West Virginia penitentiary in
stead of the Albany penitentiary.
THE NATIONAL CURRENCY.
Ex-Governor Claflin, of Massachu-
sets, the President of the Hide and
Leather Bank of Boston, lectured re-
Gently before the people of Newton,
Mass, on the National Currency
He said:
Gold and silver will never be ex-
tensively used in this country, as
the people are too familiar with pa
per money. Recognizing this fact "a
wise statesman will seek to elevate
paper money to a gold standard. Let
the Secretary add a hundred millions
in gold to the forty already in the
Treasury, and then resume. The
banks want no gold if the legal ten
ders are continued. The Secretary
should have the power, with the con-
currence of the President, to sus-
pend payments for thirty or sixty
days in case of a run on the Treasu-
ry." The speaker doubted the ex-
cess of the currency so much spoken
of, and concluded by saying: Let
us cling to our currency, both green
backs and national. 1t is the best
the world ever saw"
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Pennsylvania Republican Association,

Last evening a weIl-attended meeting of the
Republican voters of the State of Pennsylvania
was af sembled at Marini's hall. Major J. T..
Power filled the office of chairman, and called the
meeting TO order, stating that the meeting was
called for the purpose of rendering to Hon. James
Donald Cameron a reception in honor Of his ap-
pointment as Secretary Of War.
Mr.. E. r. Chapman rendered the following
preamble and resolutions; which were adopted:
Whereas the President of the United States
has called to the cOunsels of the nation as one OF
his constitutional advisers hOnOred son of Penn
sylvania, the Hon. James Donald Cameron; and
whereas we as Pennsylvanians now at the seat Of
Government, are desirOus of testifying in some
suitable manner our high appreciation of the
honor thus conferred upon one of our most
worthy, influential and reliable citizens: therefore
Resolred, That the president of this associa-
tion De, and he Is hereby, directed to communi-
cate with the Hon. J. ID. Cameron and tender
him a complimentary reception, as a testimonial
Of the estimation in which he is held by his fel-
Iow-citiEens Of Pennsylvania temporary residing
in Washington, a - s~
Resolved, That committee OF thITlgsn be an
pointed to make all necessary arrangements for
CARRYING out the wishes of the association in this
regard, In case the honorable Secretary accepts
the tender herein provided for.
committee: E. r. Chapman, A. A ShissIer. Paul
Hirsk, II. A. Myers, ]. p. Jetfries, L. Harrison
W. H. Turner, E. W. Oyster. L. H Patterson q
G. Casey, Jos. NJ. Wilson, }. H. I. Eager, and
Mr. Cathgart moved that com1fIts.e be an.
pointed 70 meet the members Of the German Re-
form Church of York and adjacent towns who
will arrive in this city to-day.
The motion was adopted, and the following gen.
gart, A. a. Shissler, Paul Hirsh, L. X. Chapman,
WHEREBY, Mcdowell, Eager, Doty, Minor,
DormeT, Kinney, Armstrong and Robb.
The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
ON THE WING,
Exhibition by the Game Association

The committee of the Game Association having
in charge the exhibition to be given at Bright
wood park on the 30th instant met last evening to
complete arrangements for the day. Letters
were received from Captain A. H. Bogardus
making his presence on the day q certain thing
The exhibition will embrace the trial of breech-
leading shot guns, which will be held during the
early portion of the day, and for which great
many guns have been entered This test will be
appreciated by sportsmen, in connection with
other tests in different parts of the country as
helping to determine the precise comparative
merits OF the different makes Of breech loading
guns.
The pigeon matches will be not the least inter
esting feature of the city, as many excellent wing
shots have entered for the contest Capt Bo.
gardus the champion wing shot of the world, will
give an exhibition Of his wonderful shill = -!
use Of the gun. .svatsT --A4iI IN the
The exhibition RiiIItdilo l., .,o M.
- my IN probably do much towards creating
an interests in all sports with the gun and rifle,
The following subcommittee were appointed by
the general committee;
On Birds and Traps-Tappan and Mills.
Stages and Printing-Marr and Tappan.
Preparing Targets, Frame and Penetration,
frame-Wheeler and Davis.
Reception, Grounds, &n.LChampiin, van Ar
mold and Bell.
Entries an13 Financial Mattcrs-Tappan, Mills
and :. G. Barker.
To Superintend Gun-frame and Loading-N
Jensen.
ON the Result of Gun-trial-Marr, Bell and
Wheeler.
Scorer for Traps -shooting-J N Davis lr
Referee-Captan A. H. Bogardus.
In the pigeOn-shooting powder Gd libitum and
shot not TO exceed one-and-a-quarter ounce siZe
at option of shooter, will be allowed.
Committee on observation-disclosures, Mari
and Williams.
Birds are not to be gathered until each match is
over unless challenged. Positively no skirmish-
ing allowed on the grounds, under penalty of ex-
pulSOn.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Auction Sales To-day,

BY b. II. Warner:
AT $50 O'Clock, valuable unimproved property
on the south side Of X street, between Twenty
fourth and TweDty-tfth streets northwest.
By Geo. W. Stickney:.
AT 500 O'Clock, a two-story brick dwelling and
stable on the west side Of Ninth street. between
n and y streets northwest.
BY John W. AlvOrd and Geo. W. Stickney, trus-
tees:
At u o'clock, valuable property in Prince
Georges county, Md.
BY E. ]. Sweet:
At $50 o'clock, a two-story brio X dwelling on
south side Of E street, between Four-and-a a half
and Sixth streets northwest.
By Young & Middleton:
AT o'clock, two valuable brick houses on the
west side Of Twelfth, between and w streets
northwest.
BY Duncanson Bros:
At 10 O'Clock, at the coal yard corner Fourth
ana washington streets. one steam engine, saw,
sbafting, &C., scales, lot Of pine wood, one horse
and cart and one mule and cart.
By John Glenn, r. Snowden Andrews and T. S.
Rhett, trustees:
At 10 O'Clock, valuable real estate in Prince
Georges county, Nd.
By H. W. Garnatt and Jas S. Payne, trustees:
At o'clock, valuable improved property on
street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets
northwest.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
THE AGED woMENs HOME.
M Iutsrsstine rea-Party for ths Inm.tss.


Probably there is not an institution for benevo-
lent purposes carried on and supported by public
donation more interesting and deserving than
the Aged women's Home of Georgetown. Under
the management of the ladies Of that city 1t has
grown and prospered until 1t is partially self
sustaining, and, while being q monument for
charitable bequests, it gives forth unqualified
evidence Of the good use to which all bestowals
are applied. The lady managers actuated by the
best Of motives have lent their constant presence
and support to the home and built up an institu-
for their noble-hearted labors in behalf Of the
aged and infirm. With love for the inmates and
desire to contribute as much enjoyment to them
In their declining years as possible they ever
studying out either some novelty or other pro-
Ject that will bring them pleasure.
The latest event was tea party to Miss Smith,
last Monday evening, In commemoration OF her
ninety-stxth birthday. remembrance fraught
with great pleasure to the old lady, and kind
ness that will never be forgotten by her while the
At the table there was present of the lady man.
ayers Mrs. George Hill, jr., Miss Mary Thompson,
who perfected the arrangements for the tea party
and found delight in witnessing the happiness Of
the inmates Of the Home.
At the request of the lady who was thus hon.
ored. invitations had been sent to several persons
TO unite with her in the celebration; among them
her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Norris and elass-leader, Mr..
Wilson, but the heavy rain Of the evening de-
TERED many from responding. Some, however,
brayed the storm, and found themselves amply
repaid for SO doing. Among them was Postmas-
ter George Hill, jr, who was assigned the post of
honor at the foot Of the table, directly opposite
his wife, at the head. The old ladies were as
signed seats each side, and it may be interest
ing to note the ages of each, and show how leni-
emily time is dealing with them: Miss Smith, %;
Mrs. Lynch, 20; Miss Beckie Steele, 65; Mrs
Queen, 50; Mrs. Kelly, 20; Mrs BuZZard SO; Ell
len Queen, SO; Mrs. King, rs; Mrs. Mcdonald, 20;
Mrs; ROLES, 90; Sallie Lucas, 90; Miss Moccabee,
o.. The age Of these twelve ladies aggregates
sse years, or an average Of 90 years and II months
to each.
Notwithstanding the advanced life they have
all attained, many of them are quite spry and
active, and capable of doing light work being
especially handy with the needle. The tea-party
proved highly enjoyable 10 all, and many earnest
and sincere wishes were expressed that Miss
Smith might enjoy repeated anniversaries Of her
birth and become a eentenarfan
National Republican., 1876-05-24
ImproYemauts.

Inspector Thomas Plowman yesterday issued
the following building permits: Geo. S. Kraft,
three three-story brick dwellings, north side G,
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets
northwest; $500. S. D. Phillips, seven two
story brick dwellings, east side Sixth, between S
and T streets northwest; $1,000. F. F. McCath-
ran, a frame dwelling, west side Tenth, between
Z and G streets southeast; 500. Edward Dick
ersOn, a two-story brick dwelling, east eide
Eleventh, between r and S streets northwest:
q, 900. Mrs. Hidinger, a frame kitchen, Sixth
street southeast, between Pennsylvania avenue
and D street; $3.50. @. F. Smithson, TWO two
story brick dwellings, north side NJ, between
-Four -and-a-half and Sixth streets southwest;
s., 500. -McNemeny, a two-story frame dwell
ing, south side L, between Four-and "a half and
Sixth streets southwest; 1915. Charles StOot, a
three story and basement brick store, south side
Pennsylvania avenue, between FOur-and-a-balf
and Sixth streets southwest; $1,000. Mrs, Julia
Henson. Improvement in house north side F, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets northwest;
S3S1
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Tenth Anniversary Of the wayland Semi.
pary,

The exercises Of the tenth anniversary Of Way
land Seminary will take place at the new build
ing on Meridian hill this evening. The order of
exercises will be as follows:
Singing; Invocation; Singing; "The Wei
come E. H. BOulden, Portsmouth, Va; ''Chris-
tian Citizenship,r Perry Pulley, Salisbury, Md;
tTy's y Great Evil" + n. Mead, Hallfa1 county,
county. W! Va; Faith in the unseen ]. Z.
Banks, Albemarle county, Va; Singing; "Folly
of lnfdelity," A. d. G. Raddick, Brattleboro,
Richmond, Va; "Good Nature-What a Bless.
ing r. H. Porter. Wythe county, Va; Singing;
"Our Gifts to History" Walter J. Scott New
Hardmond, Richmond. Va; 1.-The Nations Gen.
tennial," Walter A. Scott, Salem, Va; Singing;
Life is What We Make It." Chas n. Pryor,
Georgetown, ID. C.; THE Farewell John NJ.
ROstOn, New Haven, Conn; Singing: Benedic-
inn
National Republican., 1876-05-24
AS TO THE VERY REFINED SUGGESTION
f "X'' that the members of the society sho
The Temperanes Mass Meeting

The meeting Of the temperance orders of the
District, with their friends, at the Congrega-
tional church. Tenth street, this evening, to take
action on Senator wright's prohibitory bill for
the District, promises to be q success. There will
be good music and good speaking. Rev. Mr..
Jocelyn, president Of the Michigan State Univer-
sity Hon. d. P. Holloway and other gentlemen
will deliver addresses There is q prospect of a
large attendance. Every man, woman and child
in the District who has any just conception Of the
attend and aid in giving proper expression to the
public sentiment in reference TO the liquor traffic.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Arrest Of q Burglar.

About O'Clock Sunday morning Mrs. Gately,
living at the corner of Third and streets north
east heard a noise in the store on the first floor
and on going to the glass door leading from the
rear room into the store, saw two colored men in
the store. Upon attempting to go in one of the
cOlored men threatened her with drawn knife If
she gave an alarm. The colored men made their
escape, and the fact was reported to police head
quarters. Detectives McDevitt and McElfresh
yesterday arrested Henry Gatewood as one of the
men, and the prisoner did not deny the charge.
He was taken to the Police Court, and the case
National Republican., 1876-05-24
II. CLAY FoRDs BENEFIT.
An Elegant Entertainment Proposed for the
29th Of May.

TowsoNTowN, ND, May 10, 1875.
II. Clay Ford, esq.,, Manager National Theatre:
MY DEAR SIR Learning through some friends
in Washington, and subsequently through its kind
and celebrated press that 1t is the intention Of
citizens to tender you q complimentary benefit at
an early day, most cheerfully tender my SER
vices, in the hope that they may be accepted. Our
many relations of manager and actor has been
marked by liberal kindness on one side and an
equivalent respect on the other. My acquaintance
with you from boyhood TO the present time, my
respect and kindly feeling for you and yours,
prompt me in making this proposal 1 leave to
you the selection Of the plays In which an to
appear.
Yours very trury, JOHN E. OWENS.
REPLY OF H. CLAY PoRD, ESQ.
WASHINGTON, May 20, 1876.
John E. Queens, esq:
MY RESPECTED FRIEND: The kind offer con-
tained in your hattering note Of yesterday nils me
with a gratitude hard TO express in language,
your kindly reference to our repeated relations
especially SO. I accept, with sincere thanks, your
generous offer, and would respectfully suggest
that you appear in The Victims and "Solon
Shingle'' on Monday, May %, 1875.
Gratefully yours, II. CLAY FORD.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Centennial Strawberries,

Everybody admits that the Centennial is big
thing, hut everybody cannot go to the Centen-
nal the next big thing is the strawberry festival
at E-street Baptist church, to which everybody
can 20, ands get we'll repaid for going, too De-
licious strawberries, the richest of cream myrads
Of beautiful flowers, bevies of charming ladies
and all the other heavenly gifts are SO combined
as to give one genuine fair taste Of paradise,
and, true to Baptist principles, all visitors are
thoroughly immersed in all the enjoyment of the
entertainment. Remember, tonight is the last
night
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Real Estate Sales.

B. H. Warner, real estate broker and auction
eer, sold at auction, yesterday afternoon, for VIM.
F. Mattingly, ESQ.,, trustee lot p in square 1877,
fronting Is feet the west side of Fifteenth street.
between L and NJ streets northwest, by a depth
Of 81 feet, TO John Thompson, at eighty-two cents
per square foot. Also, for Messrs. VIM. Stickney
and B. p. Snyder, trustees, part Of lot O. square
IA fronting 20 feet 9 inches on the east side of
Fifteenth street, between L and NJ streets north
west containing 4.7ss square feet, to Jas. Thomas
at eighty cents per square foot.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
The PennsYlVania Route

will sell tickets to the Presidential nominating
conventions follows: To Cincinnate, sl5.25 from
June to 18th; coupons going good until 18th, in
elusive returning, good until June Is, inclusive.
For st. Louis convention tickets will be sold at
s23.2b from June Is TO 26th inclusive coupons 60
ing good until June 2S, inclusive, and returning
COUPONS good until July 10. inclusive.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
Brief Printing.

Possessing large fonts Of New Type and fine
Book Presses, the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book
AND JOB PRINTING OFFICE can print Briefs in a
much shorter time than Is required in Offices with
less ample facilities. Call and get estimates, and
you will find that we print ffteen per cent.
cheaper than any other office in the District Of
Columbia. Southwest corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Thirteen tn street, second floor.
National Republican., 1876-05-24

NJ w b 9 o X s.
LAw-Daniel on Negotiable Notes, vols,
Cooley on Taxation. AENH
High on Receivers. A6ll
Layers Note and Memorandum
Book and Manual.
Legal Recreations. Irving Browne.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Review, 1875.
Philadelphia.
Life of.John Randolph. OF Roanoke. Garland.
Why We Laugh. 5. 8. Cox.
The Ancient Regime. Tanie.
Currency and Banking. Price.
What and How to Read, Guide to English Lite
rature.
Emotions and the VIII. Balm.
A Book About Doctors. Jeafreson.
Air and its Relations TO Life. W.N. Hartley, r. C.S
Mysterious Island, complete in vol. parts.
The Flag of Distress. Mayne Reid.
How TO be Saved, paper. j. II. Brookes. u: ID.
May Christians Dance. j. II. Brookes, ID. ID.
A general assortment of Books and Stationery, for
sale by W. II. o. II. MORRISON,
Law Publishers, Booksellers and stationors,
aD26-tf AS PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
National Republican., 1876-05-24

A beautiful new station has been built in most
charming architecture on the New Jersey Gen.
tral railroad OF Motherhood, near Plaipteld.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
CITY ITEMS.

USE THURsroN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER. A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific removes tartar and discoorstion,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, cont aiming no acid, canoot tnjure 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 hfty cents per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMK, for dressing the
hair. This fine pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair imparting to it gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
injure but is highly beneficial, equally so to the
rich, gOlden-hued tresses Of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, or the silver streaEed locks
of age. Twenty-Five and nifty cents per bottle. 81
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-05-24

LEIBIG's LIQUID REEE
EXTRACT OF AA
AND TONIC INvIGORATOR,
Recommended by the best physicians In England
and America for Consumption, Debility, Loss OF
Appetite, Fever, Ague, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Fee
male and Children Maladies.
OPINION OF DIR. K. s. sTEUART, President
Maryland Insane Hospital, Baltimore, Md:
= II can recommend Leibig's Liquid Ex-
tract of Beef the most efficient preparation have
ever met with. 1t combines the virtues OF food and
tonic in o remarkable way.n
OPINION OF DR.. WM. II. STOKES, Physician to
Mount Hope Retreat, near Baltimore.
- ~ have great pleasure In adding my testi-
mony to the virtues Of Leibig's Liquid Extract OF
Tonic Invigorator the very best prepara-
tion used, and therefore confidently recommend IL
TO the medicinal profession. ,, ~
AND MANY OTHER TESTIMONIALS.
PUT UP IN PINT BOTTLEsn EACH-TAKE
NO OTHER.
SOLD BY
DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
Wholesale Agents,
sCHELLER d PINKARD,
de2s-TuThsly 81 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1876-05-24
WILLAR RD'S n OTE L,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
REMODELED, REFURNIsHED.
FIFTY PRIVATE BATHROOMS
AND ELEVATOR ADDED.
octIo-tf J. r. CAKE. Proprietor,

TINTED STATES HOTEL, FORTY-SEC-
opposite main exhibition building, Centennial
grounds. This elegant hre-proof hotel Is now open
for the reception of guests. 1t contains Us rooms
replete with all modern improvements. Visitors TO
Philadelphia will nowhere meet with better accom-
modations mere reasonable rates.
febll-Th8n p. 8. BOOTHBY,s Manager.
National Republican., 1876-05-24

Deeds, Afndavits and other Legal Papers prepare
and acknowledged. Notes protested. Once hour
from to a. M, and from to Q p. m. Jyls.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-23
FOR SALE.

d. Six frst-cass Houses for sale at bargain
E;;. all less than ten minutes walk from the Post
.&.sH- Office, City.
Two houses and three lots of land in Providence
R. l., for sale or exchange for Portland property
Also first class mortgage paying 10 per cent will ex-
change for frst-class yacht. Inquire of
E. PONCE,
apr18dtf Cor. Middle and Exchange Sts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-23

HAIRS Medical Record, N. Y, July 1861
Many diseases, considered incurable causing great
suffering in countless thousands of our fellow beings
can IN the majority OF cases be restored to perma
onstratng the fact that his mode of treating diseases
Of chronic character is unsurpassed by any method
for speedy cure and thorough advice, as Dr. Scott
has had the most remarkable and gratifying success
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-08-23
CATARRHAL COUGHS.

We have known people to suffer a year or more
from distressing cough, with all the symptoms of
bottles of the RADICAL CURE, simply because the
cough was but symptom of Catarrh, and could not
be relieved until the principal disease removed
the nasal passages and throat that by direct sympa
thy cough, constant and distressing may become
prominent symptom of Catarrh. Care, therefore,
must be exercised in determining the origin of the
trouble, otherwise all the remedies used will be
worthless, and the disease make rapid progress
towards consumption. great majority OF the cases
of pulmonary consumption may be traced to NEG
LECTED CATARRH,