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West Va. Ladies and the Centennial.

West Va. Ladies and the Centennial.
Notwithstanding all save one of
our representatives in Congress voted
against theCentennial appropriation,
still, the Legislature of the State
saved it's honor and reputation by
making a handsome and liberal
appropriation, and we understand
SO far as the display from the State is
concerned, it will be exceedingly
creditable. There is apathy however,
among the ladies on this subject, and
it is time they were waking up to the
Importance Of exhibiting their hand
iwork and comparing their skill with
that of the ladies of other States.
All women's artistic work, needle
work of peculiar merit in silk, wool,
handsome embroidery, inventions by
women, engravings and paintings ;
all artistic work and such relics as
are really valuable, and will not oc-
cupy much space, should be looked
up and sent in Immediately. Every
State has a proper committee to take
charge of such things, and Mrs. C..
J. Faulkner is at the head of the
committee Of ladies to receive arti-
Giles from West Virginia ladies, and
if our State is to be represented at
all in the women's department, the
articles should be forwarded to Mrs.
Faulkner at once.
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Republican State COnvcn.
tiOn.

A Convention 0 the Union Repub-
lican Party of West Virginia will be
held at Clarksburg, W. Va, on
Thursday, May IL, 1875, for the pur-
pose Of appointing ten delegates to
the Union Republican National Con-
tion which is to assemble at Cincin-
natl on the 18th day Of June, 1875,
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 dn-
ring the summer, at which the CON-
mittee hopes to meet all, without re-
gard t. 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 in favor ofretrenchment 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. IS, re.
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DIED..

On Saturday morning, the 25th,
Mrs. KEEFER, wife of Mr.. Charles
Keefer, proprietor of the American
House, in this place.
In this city, March 18th, Cora
MAY, daughter of William E. and
Ann E. Small aged four years eleven
months and twenty-thrce days.
Little Cora is an angel now, and
tunes her voice with the white-wing-
ed cherubims on the Shining Shore, :
and the grief of her parents should
be lessened by the knowledge that
thee have now deeper interest In
heaven than before.
Near Shanghai, this county, of
Measles, on the 18th inst, Mrs. RO-
sANNA MYERS, in the 59th year of
her age.
The deceased was the wife Of
Archibald Myers, Esq, of this coun-
ty.
Early i'm life she sought and exper-
Fenced the consultations of the relig-
ion of the cross, and for forty years
had lived a CONSTANT member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. When
stricken with the disease she said in
view of a fatal termination that she
had no fears, that all was well with
her, that she was prepared to meet
the change, that the way was clear.
Her last audible words that fell upon
those who stood around the death
bed of this dying christian lady were
s'there is Savior" Her spirit fled.
Thus terminated the life of this am
liable woman. Long will she be re-
membered by those who walked in
the light Of her piety, and were the
subjects of her charity and hospital
ity.
In the absence of the minister in
charge of her church the order of
Patrons, of which she was member,
attended at her funeral and commit
ted her body to the dust in an inn
preSsiye manner. j. w. X.
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List of Dead Letters.

The following list of letters remain
in the postoffice, Martinsburg, West
Virginia, March 18th, and will be
sent TO the Dead Letter Office,
April s, 1875, if not called for:
Messrs. Baker & Co., John Cook,
M. j. Ingle, G.. w. Fields, Bette
Hayes, Mary E. Hovermale, Martha
Jonson, Denter Kelly, Annie Louis,
Dan Mcdonald, Chas. w. McCor-
mick, E. N. Wagely, Mr.. Wesender.
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FOR KANSAS AND COLO

The Atchison, Topeka and Sonia Fe
Railroad from Kansas City and Atchison
on the Missouri river, via Topeka. the
Capital Of Kansas, and the beautiful Ar
kansas Valley to the Rocky Mountains.
The shortest route to Pueblo the Grand
Canon, Colorado Springs, Manitou,
Pixies Peak, and all places Of note 10 the
mountain regions. The fdu0yite route
to Denver and all points in Northern
Colorado. The best route to Southern
Colorado, New Mexico, aud Arizona.
The only direct route to the famous San
Juan mines. The track and equipment
is unequaled, trains run through from
the Missouri river to the Rocky Noun
tains, making connections in Union de-
pots and avoiding delays. and transfers.
For full descriptive circulars, maps
time tables, ets., address T. LANDER
SON, Gent Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kan
eag.
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BALTIMORE, March 81

FLoUR-Howard st. and Western
Super So. 75a4. 80, Extra$5 .00a5. so, Fa-
mily 6.00a7 so western super so. 50a
4 90; Western Extra "a. 25a4.75; Wes-
tern Family, SIS. 50a6.50; City Mills
Super So 82a450 City Mill Low and
Mid. Elk. SIS OOa6 Is; City Mills Rio
brands Extra SO 75a7 90; Spring
Wheat -four, patent 81 25a8 25; Spring
Wheat high grade, $5 75a6 rs; Patap-
SEQ Family SIS 70; Patapsco Extra
So Pa; Cape Henry Family So rs
a.; Chesapeake Extra So 00a---
Trenton Star Family SIS 75a--; Mas
coutah Family So 75a---.
SEEDS. Glover we now quote firm
at 17(d1 8a cts per fb for fair to prime
with the demand fairly active within
this range. Flax is dull at 81 500 j 80
per bushel.
WHEAT-Southern Red 81 30a1 40;
Southern Amber, 81 55a1 go; White,
81 55a1 so; Pennsylvania red 81 Asa
/ 40, Western red 81 42al As.
CoRN--Southernwhite, new 57a59;
yellow. new 57a59 ; western mixed,
new. 61a624; steamer 56 cents.
OATS. Western mixed 43a45 /;
Western White, 46a49 Southern
inferior 42a45; Southern good to
prime, 48a50 cents.
RYE. Prime Southern rs c--lls
western SO cents.
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Proceedings or the Board Of
Education.

Present, Commissioners Couch
man, President, Hill, Heller and
Mcdowell.
President Couchman reported that
he had insured the Fifth Ward and
colored school buildings at I per
cent.
Mr.. C. Scheelky appeared and re-
quested information concerning his
account, and made an explanation
of the same, which account was re-
ferred to the Committee of Arbitra-
ton, heretofore appointed, who have
the power to appoint two more to
act in conjunction with them, which
was agreed to by Mr.. Scheelky.
j. r. Clifford was appointed a
teacher for the colored school, and
on motion of Commissioner Heller
his salary was fixed at $50 per month,
commencing March %, 1876.
The committee appointed at for
mer meeting to appraise the value of
the Central school, reported "That
they did not believe, under the pres
ent depressed financial condition of
our town, the property named would
bling over $4,000, and that it would
be unwise and impolitic to sell at
this time unless $1,000 could be OBJ
tained"-which was approved.
Commissioner Heller moved that
the Superintendent call a meeting of
the male teachers to consider and
discuss the following questions:
l. Wherein is our school system,
as conducted at present, deficient
2. Should there be two examina-
tions of teachers. One for the higher
branches and one for the primary
8. Should the teachers salary be
fixed according to the grades OF GER
tificateS, or not
4. Would not the teaching of vo-
cal music, as an accomplishment, be
of great benefit, and promote the in
terest of the schools !?
S. Could drawing be taught with
success?
6. Should mental arithmetic be
taught?
Z. What steps should be taken in
order to conduct the schools on a
more economical basis without in
terfering with the efficiency of the
system
s. By whom should examination
for promotions be conducted, and
how often should the same take place
during the term :?
8. Are public examinations advis :
able, if so how, and by whom should
they be conducted.
Approved, and an answer request
ed. and that meeting be held to
discuss the above questions on April
18th, at the Second Ward school build
ing. .
Commissioners Hill and Mcdowell
with the clerk, were appointed to
take up the orders on the Treasurer
from the date of the last settlement
to April i, 1876.
Orders for teachers salary for
month of March, were passed, and
Board adjourned to meet April 10.
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MARTINsBURG INDEPENDENT
That was All.

She merely left a tub full of suds
on the back steps and he went out
there after dark for a scuttle of coal,
and as he stepped into the tub and
slid down into the back yard in a
shower of suds, he swore by all the
classic Gods and by seventeen Japa-
nese saints that he would have a di-
vorce within a month.
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Bunker Hill Items.

The Chip slumbers as peacefully
as an infant upon it's mothers bos-
ON. Any kind of a sensation to
break the monotony would be hailed
gladly.
Mr.. Hunter Boyd is pushing his
cigar mandatory, and turning out
some fine cigars which are readily
disposed of to the trade.
The sympathies of our people 60
out to Mr.. w. Hayslett, who recent
lost by death, his estimable wife.
The weather for the past few days
has been quite severe on sheep and
lambs, and stock generally. Far
mars are beginning to run short of
dry feed for stock and good weather
would be hailed by them with de-
light.
The name Of our village inspires
Centennial memories. Bunker Hill
and 1776 are intimately associated,
and the patriotism of our people will
carry many of US to the Centennial
OF 1876. GRANGER.
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The popular and reliable firm of
Gettinger & Hoke have just received
another large addition to their stock
of MEMS and BOYS WINTER BOOTS.
Dealing exclusively in these goods for
many years, and having arrangements
with some of the best Factories in the
country, it is fair to infer that they are
enabled to do certainly as we'll both in
variety and prices as any house ia the
country.
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Growing.

We are pleased to notice the rapid
growth of the Lebanon Chapter Roy
al Arch Masons in this town. Re-
Gently the interest so awakened that
every meeting night brings one or
more applications for membership.
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We notice that cur neighbors Messrs.
Gettinger & Hoke, are just opening a
large and pretty assortment of LADIES
FURs. From their long experience in
these goods,we doubtnot they are able to
give good choice in variety and at as
moderate prices as they can be bought
in any of the large cities. They deal in
no other than perfect goods and warrant
them to be such.
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Saturday, April L, 1876.


The market is abundantly supplied
with fresh fish, and prices have ma
terially decreased since their first APP
pearance.
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POLITICAL
FOR THE SHERTFFALTY.

TO the Voters Of Berkeley County:
FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS.
II hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Office of Sheriff of Ber-
kelsy county, and solicit your friend
ly aid for the position. If elected, l
promise to discharge the duties of
the Office faithfully and impartially.
Very respectfully,
WIN. SPEROW.
February 26, WITT.
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THE FEMALE COLLIE e.

Under direction OF Rev. j. p. Hyuus
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 Philos0-
phical Apparatus for illustrating the
various subjects.
Aug. l7--d&wtf
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Quarterly Meeting.

The first Quarterly Meeting for
this Conference year will commence
in the NJ. E. Church South one week
from next Sabbath. The Presiding
Elder, Rev. DIR. Register, will be pres
ent and preach on Sunday morning
and night.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-04-01

r.. P. II. Staub, with his family,
have arrived from Baltimore, to per-
manently locate in Martinsburg. Mr.
Staub will at once enter upon the
practice of his profession in this and
adjoining counties.
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Another Token

The flight northward of Wild
Aquatic fowls is said to be a sure in
aication that the spinal column of
winter is broken. We will see how
il. pans out.
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J.L.W.BAKER. DRUGGIST.
No. ~ NORTH QUEEN ST.,
having lat grest cost and expense) fitted
up . 6rst-class Drug Store, is Low furn-
shing
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
FANCY ARTICLES,
AND NOTIONS
at the lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities he
70 prepared to dispense Prescriptions &C.
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 rs any drug store
in Gay city.
A full supply of the celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
~For medicines at night, pull the
bell.
Feb. 40. l676--l tdaw.
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IT. : District Csurt.

The United States District Court
of this State is in session at Clarks-
burg. Hon. M. S. Grantham, of this
county, is enc of the jurors.
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A full aud complete line of Gum
and Arc over shoes, at lower prices
than evea known, at the BOOT and SHOE
Emporium of GETTINGER & HoKE.
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Teacher Appointed.

We learn that the School Board
have at last secured colored teach
er for the colored school, which has
been closed for some months past.
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Dress Goods regardless of cost to
close out to make room for other
goods. Now is your time to buy, at
DEATRICK'o
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A good assortment of Brown and
Bleached Muslins, cheap as the cheap
est at DEATRICK'S.
March 80, tfdaw.
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Gents White Shirts for sale-a
good article only S100, at
ii n. DEATRICK'S.
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All kinds of country produce wan
ted at ID NJ Shaffer & Bro, opposite
court house. [a31
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Mems plow shoes, every pair war
ranted as represented, and sold very
cheap for cash by
III. n DEATRICK.
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ID NJ Shaffer q Bro. are constantly
receiving the latest novelties in print
and all kinds of dress goods.
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Mems and Boys Hats for Spring
and Summer. Call and see them and
learn prices at DEATRICK'S.
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Seeds of all kinds at ID M ShaffeI
u Bro, opposite court house.
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A large and elegant assortment of
Ladies', Misses and Children IS
Shoes and CATERS, plain and fexed,
for sale at reduced prices at
DEATRICK'S
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POTATOES POTATOES!i
Just received a large lot of very
fine early rose and peerless potatoes,
at ID M Shaffer & Bro, opposite the
court house.
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Baltimore Cattle Market.
BALTIMORE, March %.

BEEF CATTLE Prices to-day
for Beef Cattle ranged as follows.
Best Beeves. at 6.12a$6.50 that
generally rated first quality 5l2a
Sc IL; medium or good fair quail.
ty4. 50a$5.12; ordinary thin Steers
Oxen and Cows 3.50a4, 90; general
average of the market to-day
1851; extreme range Of prices
8. 5Oa$6 so. Most of the sales were
from ATS to $5.87 per 100 lbs.
Hoes. --We quote at 1O3al2 cts.
per Id. Receipts this week 465l
head, against 1867 head last week,
and 1852 head same time last year.
SHEEP->We quote at 53a7 cents
per pound gross. Receipts this
week 1854 head, against 1876 last
week, and .2917 head same time
last year.
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Mcclure gone below TO take q
reckoning.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.
Sewing Machines Rcps.r 4

Sewing Machines, of any ns. -
paired in first class manner, IL. &
notice. All work warrented.
j w SCHEELN
Nov 10--dawtf Martin street.
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BE IN TImE!-Old people, whose
blood is sour and thin, or Young Folks
with 0doyescent Humor in their
Veins) should cleanse their System by
using WIsHART's PINE Tree TAR
CORDIAL, whenever they have any
liberation in the Throat or Lungs, or
Running Sores on the External Skin
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NEWS.

e6dAUETCA TONS AND ALL HATTERS OFLo
CAL INTEREST ARE CORDIALLY INVI-
TED 10 THESE COL UMNS
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Martinsburg, March 20, 1876.
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Feb. 40. ls75--l rdaw.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-07-15
Shirt of the Country Press:

Enterprise, Washington, st.
Landry, parish. Grand rat'f1ca'
ton meeting on Saturday last in
honor Of Tilden md Hendricks.
Crops are looking we'll, but rain
il desired in some localities.
Suoor Bo9cl, IBERIA, Cane has
grown wonderfully under the rays
Of the Sun. Corn maturing fast
and the crop will be larger than
last year, so much, that instead OF
finding sale for the surplus at 80
@6Oc. per Dbl. Gust think OF 't) as
last season, the farmers will have
to feed the bulk Of it to hogs
The people arc united and conf
dent of victory in the coming can
vas.
Sentinel, Thibodeaux. Despite
the numerous light showers which
have prevailed of late, a general
rain is much needed by all crops
now: most of the cane has receiv
cd the final working, and requires
a rain to give a good send off; {
large portion Of the corn is al
that stage when a rain would be ;
vast benefit.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-07-15

The Senatorial and Judicial
Convention, for the District com
posed Of the parishes ofRed River,
DeSoto, Sabine and Natchitoches,
will assemble at Natchitoches on
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH,
for the purpose Of nominating a
Senator, District Judge and Dis
trict Attorney. This is settled, as
Sabine and Red River have both
signifed their preference tor
Natchitoches, and We hope that
DeSoto will yield with her usual
good grace, to us the honor
Pleasant Hills hardly a place fol
Conventions, there is no Hotel and
but scant accommodation for dele
gates. With us, We have two AZ
fine Hotels as are in the country
and all the accommodations re
quired,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-07-15

The Democrat informs us that
the mob of Radical thieves VIII
held high carnival in New Orleans
for q week or more, and endeav-
ored to palm themselves off upon
the people as a reform Convention
Of Republicans, attempted to ln'
duce sincere and honest men to
accept nominations upon their
ticket for Governor. Gov. D. B.
Penn and Mr.. Phelps, were ap.
preached BY these worthless, but
their offers were spurned with in.
dignation. This certainly is the
height Of impudence, and they de,
serve all they have received in at
tempting to cover up the black
ness of their record aud the foul
nominations for the other officers
on the ticket, under the head Of
an honest man for Governor.
The contest is now made up;
the Radicals have shown them
selves totally incapable Of acting
even decently, and they must ex
pect and will have the full ant
undivided opposition of every res
pcctable citizen in Louisiana.
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