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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-23
Falling Waterr.

Old Uncle Ben Blue, a respected
colored man who resided near
Harmony church. was found dead in
his stable on Friday last. He had
gone TO the stable for the purpose
of hiiching up his horse, pre-
paratory to starting to Martins
burg. He must have started with
the wagon, and returned to the
stable. as the wagon and horse
was found on the grade about a
half mile from the stable, and he
found dead in the stable. There
was q bruise on the side Of his
face, and all the circumstances of
the case might give rise to sus-
picion of foul play. But no in
quest was held. and the body was
buried on Monday, without ex-
PLANTATION as to the cause Of death
He was much respected in the
com munity and had acquired con-
siderable means.
Mr.. David Dodd, on Tuesday
last, raised new barn on the
farm belonging to the Lafevre
heirs. to take the place o. the one
destroyed during the war.
Mr.. Samuel III. Light has light
ed the fire of four thousand
5ushel lime-kilh, on the DIR.
Thomas farm ,on which he resides
The farmers generally have
commenced blowing.
The wheat is looking fine in
this end of the county.
Capt. Maxwell, is running his
saw-mill to its full capacity, and
has plenty of work. He is saw
ing sycamore for the chair factory
at WiIiamsport.
The contrast for the negro
School house, has been let to Cyr-
us Kershner, at $l65, complete.
1t will be located on the road lead
ing to Dam No. 5, on ground Iur-
chased from Mr.. Jas. l.. Weaver.
Mr.. Jacob Lemen, son-in-law Of
Rev. John Light, deceased, has
broken ground for the erection of
a new barn on the premises on
which he resides, near Bedington.
Mr.. James Bauchman now oc-
cupies the brick-house farm at this
place, knowns as the Down proper
ty, now belonging to Jas. l. Cum
ningham, Esq.
Mr.. p. Stump is favorably spok-
en- of for reelection 10 the Office of
County Superintendent of Schools.
PAT
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Hedgesyille.

Mr.. Allen s. Rank has been ap-
pointed Agent for the Mccormick
Reaper & Mower. We ask all
farmers who contemplate purchas-
ing a Reaper, to give AL. a call.
The Mccormick is good machine
and does good work.
Some painters from your town
are engaged in putting coat of
paint on the residence of Mr.. Gar
retI Wynkp.
Mr.. George A. Chrisman had
an auction at North Mountain, on
last Monday, and sold great
many goods. N
Mr.. David Wandling Of North
Mountain, paid a visit to Wash
ington and Georgetown, ID. c., ON
last Wednesday.
We were shown recently by Mr..
George w. McAllister. the certifi-
cate 0fchurch membership of his
grand parents, dated 1910. They
were members of the Presbyter-
ian church at Down, Ireland.
Mr.. Jno. w. Porterfield left here
on last Wednesday, on visit to
Keyser, w. Va. 81
Mrs. Drs. Harley and Mr.. Geo.
Chrisnan, Sr.. are still poorly.
With the exception of a few cases,
our citizens are enjoying good
health. REPORTERS.
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AT THE last regular meeting of
the Martinsburg Fire Department,
after the roll of members had been
called, Mr.. George Whitson handed
the secretary copy of the "Rules,
Regulations and Bye Laws of the
Martinsburgh Fire Company" or
ganized in 1914. The book was
printed 10y John Alburtis. The Sec
rotary was asked to read the roll Of
members of this old company, as
found in the bylaws, and did so.
Elisha Boyd was president of the
organization, and Daniel Burkhart,
Secretary. The following is the roll
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JOhns0ntOWn.


Some farmers In this communal
ty sowed their oats and planted
their early potatoes this week.
The people of this place and vi
entity will meet at the Uuion
Church on next Sunday Aprit Il
for the purpose of organic ng a
Sabbath School. IL IL hoped that
there may be a large attendance,
as the Sabbath School IL a very
important and useful department.
OF the church.
We never knew until recently
that there was such thing as a
bogus metallic coffin. AS there
are counterfiets in every thing else
we suppose it Is natural that there
should be in collins also. Several
years ago a prominent citizen of
Hedgesville district died and the
friends dispatched one Of the FAM
lily Thy marriage) to your tow to
purchase q metallic coffin. II is
the belief OF a great many good
people that he thought one humid
red and fifty dollars too snug a
sum TO put under the ground, SO
he ordered a wooden coffin, but
left the family and the entire com
munity under the impression that
1t was metallic. III is said that he
assisted in carrying 1t into the
house and that he lifted and grunt-
ed, tugged and sweated as he had
never before in all his born days.
1t was a very, very heavy coffin.
A few weeks ago the grave was
opened in order to remove the re-
mains to a more suitable spot,
when "mird5He dictu," the metal
lie coffin fell 10 pieces. 1t HAD de-
cayed. We never knew metal TO
decay In SO short a space of time.
Persons in purchasing metallic cof-
fins shonld examine them closely,
bsfore doing so and thus avoid
the sad predicament in which this
party was placed.
AS the new Board of County
Commissioners has appointed
road surveyors, we suppose it will
soon be time to appoint oversears
of the poor. This is a very i'm
portant position and requires the
right kind of q man, one who
will deal honestly and justly with
the poor. In a long acquaintance
with the affairs of this county and
especially this district Hedges
ville) we never knew an oyerseer
of the poor who filled the bill in
every respect, as well as the pres
ent incumbent, Mr.. William A.
Kilmer. He is kind and oblig-
ing to the poor and very econoiLi-
cal with the county,s money.
The poor have a true friend in
Mr.. Kilmer and 1t is the earnest
wish of this portion of Pledges
vile district that he may be reap
pointed.
We had the pleasure OF meeting
with Mr.. Baker of friedrich, Md,
a few days ago. He informed US
tina, he was going into the bark
business this season. He says
that he will pay the highest cash
price, for every cord of 1000
pounds of black oak bark deliver
ed to him at North Mountain,
where he intends putting up
pair of Fairbanks Scales. Mr..
Baker Is a reliable gentleman and
we would recommend him to all
persons who will have their bark
sold. FARMER.
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How to get Well.

Thousands Of persons are con.
stantly troubled with combina-
ton of diseases. Diseased kidneys
and costive bowels are their tor
mentors. They should know that
Kidney Wort acts on these organs
at the same time, causing them to
throw off the poisons that have
clogged them, and so ewing
the whole man. Hundreds testify
to this. - Pitts6,Tg Post.
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uncovers the remains of one or more
victims of the war on some OF the
battlefields around this city. On
Friday last Mr.. Rinker, who lives
on Mr.. Hancock's farm at Kerns-
town, plowed up the remains of a
Federal soldier. There was moth
ing by which he could be identified,
but remnants Of his clothes showed
to which army he belonged. The
Superintendent of The Federal GEN.
etery took charge of the remains.
The soldier was doubtless one OF
those who fell at thehattle of Kerns-
town in 1862.
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| DIS T0du.
Elisha Boyd, Richard Beall,
0bed Waite, Adam Young,
William Tabb, George Kern,
| Alexander Cooper, Henry Jobe,
| Philip Nadenbousch, David w Davis,
| Daniel Burkhart, John Gallagher,
| Wm. Riddle, John Poisal,
| Ignatius O. Ferrall, James B Small,
William Gregory Matthias Kenney,
Jacob Hamme, sen Jacob Bishop,
! George Wolf, Luke Peutoney,
James Faulkner, John Hooper,
Joseph Chambers Jacob Hooper,
Thomas @ Smith, Peter Hoke,
David Hunter, Lazarus Stewart
Michael Al Kewan, Samuel Boyd,
Edward Beeson, sen. Peter Shatfer,
John Fisher. Jacob Hamme, jun
! Philip M'Govran, John Guseman,
| Jacob Billmire, Chas NJ Calister,
| John S Harrison, George Doll,
John Helferstay, BENZ m Bonnell,
John Alburtis, Henry Potsgroye,
Edward A Gibbs, Samuel Black,
Abraham Hooper, Isaac Whistler,
Anthony G lambers, Jacob Kern. (W)
| James Eakin, David Campbell,
Moses T Hunter, John Timmonds,
Joseph NJ Feely, Upton Begold,
Jesse Hayden, Peter Cooke,
Daniel linn, Cornelius Kelley,
f Nadenbousch, John Stewart,
Conrad Hogmier, James Maxwell,
John r Cooke, John Porter,
Charles d Stewart, John NJ lntre,
William Long, Samuel Mackey,
James Erskias Adam l. CJckby.
Out of the seventy -four names on
that roll sixty-seven years ago, but
one is left to answer to the call to
day. Their names are recorded il
the city's history, and their rem aims
rest in the city's cemeteries. There
are those yet living who will read
this list of we'll remembered names
of years lang syne, and recall from
the shadows of memory many pleas :
ant recollections of the departed who
now sleep in moss-covered graves
How strange it will seem that all
which is left of that throng once
known to them is the simple record
which tells that they had lived and
died-that they have forgotten in
eternity the paltry strict of years.
Alas, this sad departure-this fit
TING away from the earth and friends
which would hold them here-this
sleep called death-how incompre-
hef-ibie.
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(Cincinnati Irish Citizen. \

Mr.. John Miller, of "a West
Fifth street, tells Us that he was
cured by the use of St. Jacobs Oil
of complicated case OF rheuma-
tism of ten years standing.
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APPLE SNow.-Peel, core and
slice six large apples; stew them
to pulp, with sufficient sugar to.
sweeten them:g take them from
the fire and beat them smooth;
meantime beat the whites ofsix
eggs to stiff froth, gently mix
them with two heaping table
spoonfulIs of powdered sugar and
the apple pnlp, aud pile the snow
thus made in rough heap on a
high dish; few bits Of bright-col-
Ored jelly, or row of candied
Sprange of lemon rings, makes
the Dish look wear pretty.
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to which army he belonged. The
Superintendent of The Federal Gem.
etery took charge of the remains.
The soldier was doubtless one OF
those who fell at the battle of Kerns-
town in 1862.
CIRCUIT COURT. - The regular
April term of the Circuit Court for
this county, Judge Faulkner presid-
ing, began on Tuesday. After the
empanneling of the Grand Jury,
Judge Faulkner delivered his charge,
which was elaborate and comprehen-
sive, embracing in its instructions, a
reference to every phase Of crime
which might come up for the co n.
sideration of the Grand Jury. The
charge was able, eloquent and i'm
pressive.
The Grand Jury were in session
several days, and large number of
witnesses were before them. They
returned long list of indictme hts,
among them the following
j. J. Johnson, keeping a house Of
ill-fame.
John Shookey, selling diseased and
uEwholesome meat.
j. j. Johnson, three cases of mi S.
demeanor.
Charles Russler, misdemeanor.
Ellen Opdyke, misdemeanor.
Stewart Wheeler, grand larceny.
Michael Shelter, misdemeanor.
James Johnson, Frank Reed and
Stewart Wheeler, grand larceny.
James Harris, petit larceny.
! Nelson Rice, petit larceny.
VIM. Miles and Elizabeth Clark
lascivious cohabitation.
James and Frank Davis, assault
and battery.
J. J. Johnson, selling liquor to mi
nors.
James Taylor, selling liquor with
out license.
James Maddox, carrying concealed
weapons.
James Maddox, selling liquor.
Michael Shelter, assault and bat
terry.
Frank Herman. assault
j. J. Johnson, lewd and lascivious
cohabitation.
b. +. Sullivan, same.
Ruth A. Reynolds, same.
j. j. Johnson, unlawfully selling
liquor.
John Kennedy, petit larceny.
Philip Busch, unlawfully selling
liquor.
Michael Smeltzer. John Smeltzar,
James Miller and George Smeltzer,
gambling.
Mag Burke, keeping house of i'll
fame.
Michael Butt, lewd and lascivious
cohabitation.
James Houston. grand larceny.
ThoS. Robinson, petit larceny.
William Blue, malicious shooting.
Charles Douglas, murder.
Allen Henshaw, selling liquor on
Sunday.
The Grand Jury was in session
three days, and did a great deal of
work, as will be seen by the number
of indictments found.
Several cases have been tried and
disposed of, but we have not room
for report this week.
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Kidney Diseases.

Kidney diseases afiiict the great
er part of the human race, and
they are constantly on the In
crease, but where the virtues of
Kidney Wort have become
known, they are held in check and
speedily cured. Let those who
have had to constantlydose spirits
of nitre and such stuff. give this
great remedy a trial and be cured :,
In the dry form ii Is most econo-
mical. in the liquid the most con-
venient. -PhitG Press.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-08
parish Of Ouachita declaring Thona

parish Of Ouachita declaring Thomas
A. Carrot elected as Representative
from said parish in place Of che late
w. w. Farmer; from the Secretary
of State, declaring Mr.. Cornelius
Gleason elected as Representative
from the Second Ward OF the parish
Of Orleans, ia place Of the late Thorn
as Devareanx, and from tue Fifth
Ward, parish Of Orleans, declaring
Frank P. Chretien elected as Repre-
sentative TO fill the vacancy occa-
sioaed by tue death of MIR. Felix Lee
gendre.
The Governors annual message
was then brought in and ordered
read.
At the close Of the reading OF the
message Mr.. Allan moved that it be
received and ordered printed, aud re-
femed to the usual committees.
After some discussion an amend
ment by Heidenhain, to the effect
that it be printed to the extent OF
1909 copies, and be made the special
order Of the day on Tuesday, was
adopted.
- Eepor,s of State officers, reports
| on State institutions and report on
tue late labor disturbances were pre-
scented and filed.
On "a proposition to adopt resola-
tons of respect, and to adjourn until
next day 10 token of mourning tor
che death Of Representative Legen-
Dire, offered by Mr.. Harris.
Some discussion resulted in the
adoption of resolution to appoint
| committee of five to draw up resOlu-
tons Of respect for the memory OF the
| late Governor and the several deceas-
ed members. The committee is COM
posed of Messrs. jackson, Robertson
| Heidenhain, Schneider and Cosgrove.
The Secretary of State was re-
auested to furnish to each member
OF the House copy Of the State laws
OF 1880.
The Speaker, while notices of bills
were being given, declared that nc
bills would be entertained save those
| embracing matters for which the SEES
sion was called.
| Some discussion arose about the
filling of certain vacancies among
subordinate officers and pages of the
! House, and it was resolved that a
committee of five be appointed te
fill them. Messrs. Mundy, Ogden
Bulger, Newsom and Phipps were
constituted this committee.
The House then adjourned to NEE
at noon to-day.
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leave Of absence because Of sickness
in his family.

leave Of absence because Of sickness
in his family.
Accommodation was received from
the Secretary Of State, announcing
the election Of Judge w. A. Seay to
fill the vacancy 10 the representation
from the parish Of Caddo created by
tie death Of the late Representative,
r. G. Grain. Judge Seay appeared
at the Speakers desk and took the
oath Of Office.
The Speaker announced that the
standing committees Of last session
would be continued, with the follow
ing additions: Penitentiary, Repre-
sentative Mccullough; Charitable In
| stitntions, Chretien; Contingent Ex-
penses, Garrett; Registration, Chre-
tien; Liquidation OF the City Debt,
Barry and Gleason; Executive Mes
sage, Seay; Fish and Fisheries,
P6ipps: Enrolment, Cbretien.
Representative Harris, of De Soto,
introduced a resolution to the effect
that it was the sense Of the House
that the appointment ola State Board
! Of EQUALIZATION would be unwise and
impolitic, and is not required by the
eyigencies Of the financial condition
of the State. The resolution went
over under the rules.
! NOTICES OF BILLS.
| By Representative Chretien-An
act to provide for the payment OF
the judicial expense fund warrants in
rotation Of month, and to provide for
certain penalties for the violation OF
the provisions of this act.
BY Representative Richardson-An
act defining the duties OF the district
attorneys throughout the State, and
to fix the tees, and providing for the
fees of the district attorney of the
parish of Orleans by the city of New
Orleans, and not out of the judicial
| fund.
/, A large number Of bills, of which
notice was given yesterday, were in
PRODUCED.
| Representative Munday, chairman
of the special committee appointed
Yesterday to determine what vacaD-
cies in House offices should be filled,
offered resolution empowering the
Clerk of the House and Sergeant-at.
arms to fill such vacancies at Their
discretion. The resolution was agreed
to.
Representative Cosgrove moved
that the bills on the Clerks desk bt
printed.
Representative Heidenhain thought
only such bills should be printed at
applied to the subjects mentioned il
the Governors proclamation, an(
wanted all others to be ruled out by
the Speaker.
Representative CosGr"ve thought j
was the province Of the House to de
termine what legislation fell within
the scope of the Governors procla
nation, and insisted upon this mo
ton.
After some further discussion til
motion was adopted and the bills or
dered to be printed.
The Governors message was take1
. up and referred to the appropriat
:, committee,
Representative Stringfellow moves
that the rules DO suspended in orde
! to put bills on their first reading
pending which a motion to adjourn
, until tomorrow at IL o'clock was car
q ried.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-08
THE SENATE.

TUESDAY, December 6, 1881.
The Senate was called to order at
- o'clock by the Hon. w. A. Robert
son. Twenty five Senators answered
roll call.
The reading of the minutes was
dispensed with.
The resignation OF MIR. John A.
Smith as Assistant Secretary was
read, and on motion Of Senator Mars
ton, accepted.
Mr.. Parlange gave notice that he
would introduce a bill continuing
the unfinished business of the last SEES
sion of the Senate.
Senator Walton introduced a bill,
of which previous notice had not
been given, providing for the trans
fer of certain balance now in the
State treasury to the credit Of the
leyee and drainage fund, to the credit
of the general engineer fund, for levee
| purposes.
Mr.. Marston's resolution, that the
representative of each of the daily
papers reporting the proceedings of
the Senate be paid, at the close of the
session, the sum of $50; and that no
extra compensation or increase OF
salary be allowed to any employe Of
the Senate, was then read.
| Mr.. Marston explained that he de-
sired the Senate to settle this ques-
ton at once, and not wait until the
close of the session, as has been the
custom heretofore. He considered
that for the arduous labor devolving
upon the reporters and the great ben
eft derived by the Senate from the
publicity given its proceedings in the
daily newspapers, it was but just that
they (the reporter) should be recon-
pensed. At any rate he wished the
Senate to commit itself on this ques-
ton.
! It was decided to consider the reso.
luton separately.
Mr.. Foster wanted the first portion
of the resolution referred to the FL
nance Committee.
This was opposed by Messrs. Mars
I ton and Perry for the reasons given.
Mr.. Foster then devoted some tim'
to the subject. Admitting the impor
lance of the measure, he thought i
was premature; besides, there nigh
not be sufficient money to meet extr:
compensation of this kind. He salt
} if the Finance Committee was object
ed to, the question could be referre'
to a special committee, whose duty i
would be to confer with the represen
tatives of the press. 1t was possible
Mr.. Foster said, that this proffer O
money to the gentlemen Of the pres
, might offend them; they might refus
! to accept it, knowing the impoverish
. ed condition of the State. There wa
Q no more patriotic gentlemen; thei
r love of this grand old State and he
welfare cannot be doubted. All thes
things should be considered.
At the conclusion Of this speech
: vote was taken on Mr.. Fosters mo
4 ton to refer to the Finance Commit
tee.
! It was decided not to refer.
Il The resolution was then amende
that the representatives shall not re
!, ceiye more than $50 each, and adopt
ed.
: The second portion of the resolu
: ton was also adopted.
{ Mr.. Pollock's printing bill was rea
. q second time and referred to til
Committee on Printing.
b On motion of Mr.. Walton, the Sen
1 ate then adjourned until to-day at
g o'clock.
The House was called to order a
e noon, Speaker Ogden iii the chair an
seventy i've members present.
q Representative Allain was granite
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Impure Air made harm
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In c ses of death in the
| house, it should al.
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