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Rooms FOR RENT" the i'm
mensely funny and successful farcia
comedy will be presented at Feller's
Hall next Monday evening, April
oath. The play is ''full of movement,
abounds in novel and ingenious sit
uations, and its extravaga excite
merriment without offending the
taste or provoking criticism" says
the New York Cypress.
"'Rooms for Rent is fun from be
ginning to end. Climax follows eli =
max, and ludicrous situations come
one after another, III quick success
SION Washington Star.
The press everywhere speaks OF
this comedy in the most compli-
menLary terms, and those of our
citizens who may be present at thu
entertainment next Monday evening
will no doubt be fully satisfied.
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A Base HnsinuatiOn.

Eds. Independent:
In the last issue of the Statesman
appeared the following article:
IF the revival meetings now in
progress at the Berkeley Hotel, this
city, are not a burlesque upon true
religion, the lateness of the hour at
which they usually close is certainly
not in accordance with polite usage.
1T good is to be accomplished it will
not be by such innovations.
This is a most unjust and uncalled
for attack upon the ladies who have
charge of these meetings, and who
in their humble way are trying to do
the work of their Master. III this
mans moral sensibilities and vision
are so blunted that he can see good
in nothing that is done in the name
of the Lord, he ought at least have
the common decency to allow those
who see and think differently, pur-
sue their own course for the accom-
plishment of good IN their own way.
The ladies engaged in these revival
meetings are endeavOring to serve
God, and in their humble way &C.
complish some good. The man who
deliberately impugns their motives
and tries to hinder their progress in
the work in which they are engaged,
by base insinuations, is TO be pitied.
THE PRESIDENT,
And Ladies of the Union.
Martinsburg, April 81.
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DEAD LETTERS-The following Is
d list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, WA, April
18TH, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office April Goth, if not called
TOR. Persons calling for these let
tiers will please say advertised:
Dennis Triggs, Robert Brown, g
l. Dodge, Susan j Colbert, j French
NJ l. Flnnell Jennet Johnson Annie
Kirber. b p Madduk, Mary Minshell
M w Jot esp Moran, John 2 Moore
Lucy 5 Rockwell, Sallie Z Strater,
Georgana Samson Sam 5 Wineburg.
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Personal.

Hon. A. X Syester,of Hagerstowr
was in the city this week.
Mrs. Mamie Fairfax, (nee Hoge
is in the city on short visit.
Hon. w. Wilson, of Jefferson was
in the city this week, and looked in
on the court proceedings.
Mr.. Robert X. Robinson, of this
city is confined to his room by ser.
ious illness.
Mrs. Hoge, mother of Judge Hoge,
is seriously i'll with an attack of
pneumonia.
Mr.. G. Tabb Snodgrass, of this
city, has accepted position on the
G.. V. Railroad and entered upon
the discharge of his duties.
Mr. Harry Hunter, an employee in
the Government Printing Office at
Washington, d. c., is home on a
short visit.
Mr.. L. M. Hoke dropped in to see
us on Thursday. He has been con.
fined to The house for nearly year
with rheumatism. We were glad to
see him, and to know that he is get
ting on so well.
Hon. John w. Grantham, of JEFF
ferson, was in town this week look
ing in fine health. Mr.. Grantham
will be the candidate for Senator
from this district and his valuable
services in the legislature fully en-
titles him to the position.
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Jas, HI. Grove.
Eds. Independent.

EuS. I1ldependent
am informed that Jas. III. Grove.
in his speech in the Smith case, de-
voted almost his entire time to abuse
and vlllihcation of me. Having liv
ed IN this community all my life. the
testimony of prostitute, and thief,
and the abuse of Mr.. Grove, who at
the last term of court made such a
pltiable exhibition of himself on the
streets OF this town, is hardly worth
the notice of any one. Abuse and
misrepresentation from such sources
IS generally taken by an intelligent
public for what it is worth.
u, SHOWERS,
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EVERY man and woman who has
ever been, is now or expects to be a
Good Templar, will be interested in
the "History of Good Templary in
West Virginia, "by DR.. L. II. Buck,
G.. w. G. t., to be published in the
Good 1enpIar-the official organ in
This Stale. page edition 81; page
edition so cents year. Send for it..
Address j. B. Morgan, publisher,
Gerardslown, w. Va.
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DEATH OF ANTHONY S. CHAM
BERS, ESQ.

Anthony s. Chambers is no more.
He departed this life at his home in
this city on the evening of April Is,
after short illness which he bore
with resignation to the Divine will
of an Wise Providence, whose
mandate has called him hence.
The deceased was born in Darkes-
vile, and his life was contem-
poraneous with the growth and
history of the county. Fora number
of years he filled the position of
Coroner of the county, and served
two terms as Mayor of this city, in
which position he discharged the
duties in the most satisfactory man
ner.
He passed away at the ripe old age
OF eighty-six years, and the general
sorrow manifested at his death, the
esteem shown by the large attend
ance at his funeral attest the fact
that during the many years which
he lived in the community where he
was born and reared, there was not
blackened page. AS the world
knew him he was man of modest,
unaSsuming character and courte-
Gus demeanor. We do not say that
he had no faults-for who that is
human has not-but that he was an
honored, useful citizen, and that In
passing from his earthly sphere of
action, he has entered upon his
eternal rest, leaving behind an un-
furnished name, land a shield of honor
blotted only by the tears of his sor-
rowing friends.
The funeral services took place on
Tuesday in the M. E. Church, of
which the deceased was a member,
and were conducted by the pastor,
Rev. George V. Leech, assisted by
Rev. "A. E. Rogers and DIR. Riddle.
The funeral procession which at
tended the remains to Greenhill
Cemetery was one of the largest
ever seen in this place. 1t was com
posed principally of Odd-Fellows,
Masons, and Knight Templars, of
which organizations the deceased
was a prominent and worthy mem
Der. The Mayor and Council of the
Corporation occupied place in the
procession, and all business in the
town was suspended during the
funeral services as mark OF respect
70 the deceased.
At the cemetery the beautiful and
impressive ceremony of the several
orders Was performed, and the grave
closed over the remains of A. )
Chambers. Lightly rest the sod
upon his bosom.
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ONE of the grandest sights which
we have ever witnessed was the ex
traordinary auroral display, visible
here last Sunday night. We first
noticed it about eight O'Clock, and
it continued to grow in brilliancy
and grandeur for several hours, the
columns of red light shooting up al
intervals in spiral form, followed by
vast silver waves rolled along the
heavens.
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To THE LADIEs.-W Whenever you
want a good black silk, go to Ems
INERT & FIERY, and you will be
sure to get it at the right price. If
you have any city samples, take them
along and compare, land if they can It
sell you the same as cheap or cheaper
than you can buy them in the city
they will not ask you to buy.
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RETAIL MARKET. The following
prices prevailed this week in the re-
tail market
Butter, 33 cents per pound; eggs.
Is cents per dozen potatoes, 35 cts.
per peck; onions. so cents per peck ;
hams, Is cents per Id. sides, IL To IA
cents shoulders 10 to II cts. lard /,
IA cents per pound sausage, Is cts;
pudding, II cts. per pound. Corn u
cts. per bushel
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We will send DIR. ID, e's Cei grated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other alec
tric Appliances Oh trial for hirty days
TO young men and o oer persons, VINO
are afflicted with Nervous Debility,
Lost ! itality, etc. gu .ranteeing speedy
r-liet and compl te restoration Of vigor
and manhood Also for Rheumatlsm,
Neuralgia, Paralysis. Liver aud Kid
ney difficulties, Ruptures, and many
Other diseases. Illustrated pamphle OF
sent Tree. Address Voltaic Belt Co.,
Marshall, Mich. o29 ly,
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To the q armer-.

We desire to say To the Fame 8 OF
Berkeley and the rdjo ning counirr thai
we are now receiving our Fall and Win
ter stock OF BOOTS and SHoE~--ali the
better prades made especi II, roord' and
guaranteed siiiciiy Ms lepresen ed al
very moderate prices
GkTTtNGkK & HOke
scl-tf Blcndel's Snildin
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HUNTER, the photographer, has
completed his rooms, next door to the
Everett House, and is now prepared
to take your photograph in the very
best style of the art. He has opened
out "a splendid assortment of frames
to which he calls the attention OF
those desiring anything in that line
Drop in and see him.
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"AUNT' BETSY SEIBERT, an old
and much respected lady of this
county, last Thursday celebrated
her seth birthday at the residence of
her son-in-law, Henry j. Seibert, a
few miles from this place. The old
lady is quite sprightly-more SO than
many who are years younger--and
we unite with her children. grand
children and great grandchildren in
the hope that she may continue
to enjoy yet many returns of the oc-
casiOn.
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Mr.. l.. 5. LAMBERT has just fit
ed up his barber shop with an entire
new set of chairs, mirrors, cup hold
ers, etc. The chairs are of The latest
and most improved pattern and the
finest and most complete for COM
fort, ever seensin this city.
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TO THE LADIES.
Opening Of Fa hion "a hf0
MiItin. nv of he Spr ng
and sum Iaaer Sea SON.

Mrs DAME MAfInA has
Just returned from lnecity wi b a largo
handsome and wellrse lect,d stock Of
millinery and fancy goods and will
sell ut bottom prices Give her call
and be convinced. New desig in
stamping. al5 It
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scourine and soapines

HoGsekeepers we eg Of you to try
these articles, Tor your comfort,as they
are the best of MI cleaners. Better
than any soap in the mark I and
cheaper. BURk HA RI & co.
Sign on roof.
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THE Pearl Shirt has been sold for
six years exclusively, by EMMERT IL
FIERY. The reason they have been
selling the same shirt so long is that
it is the best shirt made. Price ST.
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TIE SHAKER GARDEN
SEEDS

Have been known 10 the public tor FORTY
YEARS aud have given general satisfaction
They are for sale ia Martinshurg by
J l.. W BAKRR.
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The entire time of the Circuit
Court, since our last issue, has been
taken up in the case of the State VS.
J. T.. Smith. The case was given to
the jury as we go to press.
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; ELTINeER q HoKR.

Just received fine | It of boot, and
CATERS Measure taken and WORK ma .
to order ell kinds of ls0 IS fine
shoes Remember if GU want -houy
goods YOU must g. elsewhere. JOHN
LYON Boot nd i 70 store ne ito
Valley House NIL I'm
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Ladies' S)iOaks.

Those desiring "a purchase new
Cloaks, should avail themselves 81 me
special low urIces an desirable good
1 anl now uffer'n g. Call ana sr+ them
j II FFEn.
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We have just rec ived very nice
line of Cousins celebrated Shoes. I'm.
bracing quite a variety of styles u
which we invite at ention.
6ELTINeER d HoKR
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The cornerstone of the new
Methodist church (coloredl to be
erected in this place, will be laid
with Masonic ceremony.
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The joint discussion between the
Hancock, Md, and Martinsburg
Lyceums came off on last Friday
evening, April 14th, and was well
attended. Our Lyceum was poorly
represented only having two, out of
four previously appointed partici-
pants present. This is the third joint
discussion engaged in by the Mar
tinsburg lyceum, and like all others
was unsuccessful. 1t seems that
some cause invariably interiors with
and compels our debators to plead
''not prepared" If our lyceum can
not be prepared for a joint debate,
what is the use of challenging other
lyceums, thereby making themselves
conspicuous by repeated defeat. The
lyceum has discontinued for the
present term, and may it be hoped
that they will repair their argumen-
tai powers so as TO be able to win at
least one debate out of four.
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My wife said / was a fool when /
brought home a bottle of Parker's
Ginger Tonic. But when it broke
up my cough, drove away her neural.
gia and cured baby's dysentary, she
thought / had made an excellent in
yesCment. Mats
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DECORATION DAY Lincoln Pos
G A. r., of this place, has resolved
that instead of going to Antielam
on May 3Oth, they will decorate the
graves of Union soldiers in the sew
eral cemeteries and burying grounds
in this place and immediate vicinity
Their idea is good one. They will
attend the National encampment to
be held in Baltimore in June next.
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Germs Can be cured.

Corn Solvent rs n SURE cure Price 26
cents IA bottle. II is warranted to cure
or the money will b. refunded. For
sale by GETTINGER y HoKE.
Agents ter the manufacturer
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ANOTHER cold wave as we go to
press. 1t almost tempts us to say
something about winter lingering in
the lap of Spring.
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An incendiary attempt was made
to burn the stable of Mr.. George De
Grange, on Tuesday night, but was
fortunately discovered in time to
prevent conflagration.
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WE return thanks to Senators
Davis and Camden for public docu
mentS.
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TRY DEEP ROCK WATER
At BAKERS.
Wheeling Chester Hams.

We have only few of these choice
hams over and bove y hat wepurchas-
cd Tor our own use Call soon.
BURKHART s. co.
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A Chance for OUR Farmers
POTATOE S.

300 bushels choice Potatoes, for eat
ing and seed. New variety, cheap
@ P. HERRING,
Cor. Queen and Mart n SITS.
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The Peoples National Bank is
pushing the improvements in their
building.
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THE front of Mr.. r, NJ. Cooper's
building has been raised to three
stories, and presents an imposing
appearance.
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In THE CITY.-Mr. b. +. Fiery
is now in Philadelphia buying spring
and summer goods for EMMERT u
FIERY's grand opening, Tuesday,
April 25th. Don't fail to see their
new stock.
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For White Silver tray, aud TRAY
Blankets. the cheapest in town. got
j RI SHAFFEk,S.
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For Rent.

The photogr tph gaiie y over Oden's
book store from April lst 1882
MIS- II g. DUN NJ.
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The Oregon Democrats have NOM
mated Joseph 5. Smith for Governor
and William ID. FentOn for Congress.
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sd. L.omis I Orn Hseef.

The most delicious relish for tea or
in trav cling. BURKHART 4 co.
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Peps. Camm's aud the Gar corn
cures, warranted good aud for sale by
j. f. w. b KER.
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Preserved Jamaica Ginger.

The cheapest and best of all sweet
meats. d. W.
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WE dropped in and took dinner at
the Continental Hotel, the other day
To those who are in the habit of
stopping at the Continental,it is not
necessary for us to say that Mr.. VIM
Rutledge, the proprietor, keeps the
best regulated house and the most
sumptuously supplied table of any
hotel in the STATE. His reputation
as a hotel manager and caterer Is
wide spread and as deserving as it is
general. Every thing around his
house goes on like clock work, and
his table is always bountifully sup
piled with all the substantials and
delicacies of the season regardless OF
cost. de knows how to keep no.
tel"
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New Opening.

Is Lola Scheu has opened q new
and beautiful stock 1T Millinery, Fam
cy Goo 8, Hats, Bonnets, etc, in hor
new rooms, Scheu building, formerly
usec for Post Office Burke street Tho
ladies are most earnestly requested to
cal and txamine al The new and FASH
ionable spring and summer zoe ds,
which she will haveon exhioltion
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BUSIN ESS LOCALS


MISS LOU B. LIE DANE, having 10
Gated in this city, on West John st near
Winchester Pike, offers her services AZ
Fashionable Dressmaker Satisfaction
assured. (ap22-2t
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A SPECIAL TERM of the county
court, for the purpose of granting
liquor licenses, and such other bust
ness as may come up, will be held
on next Tuesday, April 25th.
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Butter is very scarce at 35 cents
per pound.
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THE farmers will soon commence
complaining.
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Another meeting OF the Taxpayers
of the county will be held at the
Court House on Saturday, April 20,
at / O'Clock p. NJ, to take further
action in regard to the road law. All
are invited to attend.
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-,~-1~~u~ss>,N4 ,e-~~~-
In this place, on Sunday evening
April is. 1882, Mr. A. s. CHAMBERS,
in the seth year of his age.
On Saturday morning, April 18th,
1882, at his residence about half
mile south of KearneysvilIe, Jtffrr-
son county, Mr., EDWARD ROBERTS,
i'm the 63d year of ms age.
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WE expect to get into our new of
flee next week.
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The finest teas in the market. Tea
a speciality. BURKHART d 90.
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Receipts. ...7, 700 bu shipments LAO
Stock in Elevators .....,........... 800 400
Wheat active and higher wi h tn
inquiry mostly for later dea Is. Corn
is active and flrmer closing at full
prices Tor all deals Flour is qu let an d
very steady Feed is in good deman nj
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DIED..

s7- Hall rates-hpe cents per hne-for Obituary No
tces beyond the usual announcement
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

Pure sparkling S0das
ViCHY AND DEEP bOUK W ATERS,
drawn from Matthew Porcelain
Lined Fountains and Biglows
PATENT COOLER
For sale only by J. L. w BAKER
Fer every thing good in housekeep--
ing call on BURGLARY co.
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WHEAT.
CORN

Receipts. 90 90 bu. hipments..
Stock in Elevators ...414. 1903
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NATIONAL FINANCES.
The Receipts and Expenditures for the
year Ending June 30.

SoeciaI Dispatch loShs Register.
WASHINGTON, July 3.-Hour correspond
ent obtained to-day from the treasury de-
psrtment the official figures of the receipts
and expenditures OF the government, show
ing the financial transactions during the
fiscal year ending at the close OF business
ON Saturday. An analysis of these figures
and their comparison with receipts and eN-
penditures OF other years tell an interest
ing story. The receipts for the fiscal year
1852 were in round numbers S4OS,5OO,OOO,
which were over 81, 100000 larger
than they were during the preceding
wear, and nearly S4,0O0,OOO larger than
the estimate. They were $4,000, 900 larger
than during the fiscal year 1880, SlSl, l,OOO,-
900 larger than during the year 1879, and
SAG 900. 900 larger than during 1873. The
customs receipts were nearly S22O,OOO,OO
and were larger than during any other year
in the history Of the government, and they
were over $50, 200, ,OCO larger than during the
preceding year. There was gain ofnearly
Sll 600, 900 in the internal revenue receipts
anda like amount in the miscellaneous.
The year presents a gratifying exhibition
to both sides Of the account. II isa notable
fact that the expenditures Of the year were
over two millions less than for the preced-
ing year, and it is even more noteworthy
that the ordinary expenditures, exclusive
Of interest and pension payments, were
nearly three million less than for 1881,
thanks to the Congress Democratic in both
branches, which voted the appropriation for
lSS2.
The record of the year, beginning to-day,
and for which a Republican Congress is
making appropriations, will show a very
different State of things. During the year
Just ended the interest-bearing debt was
reduced in round numbers by Sl75,0OO,OOO.
The amount of outstanding bonds actually
paid and destroyed was $l66,OOOOOO. The
reduction of the total debt was Sl57 ,OOO,O ,OOO
and of the total debtSIess cash in treasury,
was nearly S152, 100000 Taking the fnan-
cial year as a whole, it was of remarkable
and almost unprecedented prosperity so Tar
as the treasury was concerned.