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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

WESTON, September 9th, 1884
It is excessively hot and dry
throughout this region. Much
complaint on the part of farmers
is heard regarding fall pasturage
which is being burnt and also the
scarcity of water in streams,
necessitating their driving cattle
great distances I have heard
that stock men OF the adjoining
county of Harrison are selling off
their sheep and cattle at very low
prices at present, owing to scarci-
ty of pasturage and the unfavor-
able outlook for fall supply. Near
ly, if not all farmers, in this neigh
borhood, devote entire attention
to stock. The supplies of nearly,
if not all grain, are secured by
importation from a distance, large
quantities coming through from
Chicago, being shipped to Clarks
burg on B. & O. K. R. and there
transferred to other cars, suitable
for shipment by narrow guage
road to this place 1t appears
singular at this day, that men
would spend money to construct
a narrow guage road necessitating
so much additional labor in trans
portation Of freights, This mar
row guage road is of great benefit
and convenience, but with a little
more expense it could be made a
full guage, and facilitate business
in every way. The projectors of
new railroads are travelling
through this region, and occasion
ally I meet with those who were
known in the past, among others,
Major Shaw, who is superintend-
ing the survey of a road running
from Chicago, direct with ultimate
termini at Norfolk, striking West
Virginia at Parkersburg, following
Little Kanawha River through
Writ, Richie, Gilmer, Braxton,
Upsher, Randolph and Pendleton
counties-crossing into old Vir-
ginia through Highland, until they
strike the already established
Virginia system. This project
seems to be backed by the Burl-
ington, Chicago and Quincy Rail
road people, and ifonce completed
would open up a mineral and
lumber region of immense value,
unsurpassed in wealth, and de.
velopment on the American CONT
nent. During the past week this
community was visited by Hon. j.
N. Camden who met the stock
holders of G. w. and B. road in
yearly meeting, for election Of
Dire ct ors. The adjoining
county of Braxton is about having
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AS is usual proceeding election
candidates are visiting our village
as elsewhere, prominent among
whom we observed Messrs. Smith
and Snodgrass for Legislature,
and David Dodd for Assessor.
On Tuesday night last Blaine
and Logan club was organized at
Tomahawk, which will soon erect
pole in honor of the above can
didates.
Miss Towner, of Maryland, is
visiting this village, the guest of
Miss Eversole, also Miss Triplett
of your city who recently took
her departure for home.
A rather serious assault occurred
at the brickyard a short time
since, between Jacob Naylor and
Lewis Startzman, in which the
latter was injured. We know
nothing of particulars other than
q rumor Of legal proceedings hav-
ing been instituted.
Mr.. G. III. Ropp and G. v.
Quinn are among the invalids in
our midst, but not seriously af-
fected.
A Republican meeting which
occurred in this place on Friday
night last was well represented,
and prominent orators addressed
the audience.
A little daughter of G. w. Cal
ther, resident Of Hedgesville,
died from consumption on Satur-
day last and was inferred in the
cemetery on Sunday. Rev. J. w.
Hedges delivered the funeral ora
ton.
DIR. I'll. Pirkey, of the dental
persuasion is absent from these
regions pursuing his profession in
the western counties Of the State.
Mr.. G.. w. McAllister, the wor-
thy and trusty mail agent between
this point and North Mountain,
still fills the position with credit
| to the community and satisfaction
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Valuable Property Destroy
ed by Fire.

HAoERsrowN, Nh, Sept. g. The
barn of Alonzo Berry, situated
about mile from Williamsport,
this county, was struck by light
ming this afternoon about S o'clock
and totally destroyed, together
with 1,200 bushels Of wheat,
large crop of oats and hay and
farming implements. A very val
liable horse was burnt up in the
barn, and the wagon shed work
house with all the tools. The
wash house, corn cribs, together
with several other outbuildings,
we're also consumed. The dwell
ing was on fire, but suffered no
material damage. The loss is
about $4,000, and there is an in
surance Of $4,000 on the property.
1t is held by the Planters Mutual,
of Leitersburg, this county.
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NAMES MAJORITY,
A Surprise to Roth Parties.

1T WILL PROBABLY EXCEED 10000
DEMOCRATIC COUNTIES CHANGED IN
TO REPUBLICAN
AUGUSTA. Me-, September To-
The following despatch was for
warded from here to day:
"Hoa. John 4. Logan" Chicago.
Returns from remote sections
OF the state increase the majority
beyond oil expectations. In 385
towns the Republican majority
over Redman exceeds $4,000, and
the prospect is that, with complete
returns, the majority may reach
$4,000, and possibly be the largest
one given in the history Of the Re
publican party in Maine, with two
exceptions at the close ofthe war.
The latest returns show that the
Republicans have carried every
county in the state, and have
elected every member Of the State
Senate. The magnitude OF the
Republican vote is a surprise to
both parties, and shows that d
large number Of Democrats joined
our ranks. (Signed)
WALKER BLAINE
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Miss Bertha Schlotterbeck, of Hag-
erstown, is visiting Miss Josie Quen
eel, of this place
Miss Meta Brown, of Gainsboro,
Va, is visiting friends and relatives
in this place.
Miss Annie Evans, of Washington
is visiting the Misses Staley in this
city.
Miss Lille Strailman, of this
place, is visiting friends in Cumber-
land.
Miss Belle Hamill spent several
days with friends in Greencastle,
this week.
Miss Sallie Ridenour, of Hagers-
town, is spending few weeks with
Mrs. G. D. Matthaei, of this city.
Miss Blanche Stouffer, of Hagers-
town, is visiting the family of Mr..
Jacob Whitson, of this city.
Miss Bert Edwards is visiting
friends in Chambersburg. We hope
she may have pleasant visit.
Miss Hannah Diehl, an interest
ing young lady, of Charlestown, is
visiting Miss Ida Aler, of this city.
Miss Carrie G.. Roberts and Miss
Maize Fetzer, are visiting their
grandmother at Woodstock. Va.
Miss Susie Troxell, of Hancock,
Md, who has been visiting the Miss
Mondays, of this place, returned
home last Wednesday.
Rev. r. H. Pitt, of the Baptist
church, attended the Shenandoah
J Association of that church, which
J met in Leesburg, Va, this week.
Mr.. Paul Strausner, who has been
living in Kentucky for several
months past, returned home this
I week. He is looking well.
Miss. King, of Gainesville,
Nd, and Miss Maize Amos, Of Bal
timore, are the guests of Miss Leila
Kratz.
Miss Daisy Yantis, an interesting
young lady of Bolivar, spent several
DAYS this week with friends in this
place.
Mr.. Edward DeGrange, who for
the past year has been residing in
Altoona, Pa, is visiting his parents
in this place.
Mr.. Charles Garrett, who for some
time past has been employed by w.
MI. Jones, left for his home last week
\ where be will remain.
Mr.. Summers Burkhart. who fol
the past five years has been residing
in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is home
on visit to his parents.
Mr.. Sam v. Fiery will attend the
next session of the Richmond Col
lege, Richmond, Va. We wish hin
a pleasant scholastic year.
II Mrs. r. S. Tabb, who has beer
Twisting her father, Mr.. Ezra Her
ring, of this place, accompanied by
her three bright little children. re
4 turned to her home in Louisville
Ky.
Miss Nettie Fiery, daughter o
Mr.. B. F. Fiery, left this week t
attend school in Norwalk, Conn
" Her absence will be deeply fell
among her many friends and &C
l quaintances. We hope she may like
\ her new home, and we know she viii
\ succeed in her studies.
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to the department he represents.
It is rumored that the erection
of the pole in honor Of the Dem
ocratic nominees, will occur in
this village on the Goth inst with
the usual attendant ceremonies.
REPORTERS.
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A Big SHOW PROMISED. Since
the big show of agricultural imple-
|apents, wagons, seeds and fertilizers
made by Mr.. G. Campbell Janney, at
the last fair, the effort on the part of
'lealers has increased to advertise
n that way. In talk with Mr..
Campbell Janney within the past
lew days, he declared his intention
BIZ making a more extensive exhibit
Mon this year.
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The Supreme Court Of APP
De1ls.

The following is q summary Of
the proceedings of the Court last
week
Mckinney VS.. Hammett ct al,
from Peasants County; appeal and
supersedeas allowed--bond $780,
State VS.. Coleman, from Kanawha
county; petition for writ of error re
fused.
Laidley VS.. Lewis, executor, de-,
from Kanawha county; petition for
appeal refused.
Ballenger VS.. Ballenger, from Sum-
mers county; petition for appeal re-
fused.
County Court of Calhoun VS.. Con-
rad ct al, from Calhoun county;
petition for appeal refused.
State VS.. Smith, from Upshur
county; petition for writ of error re-
fused.
State for use of Stout VS.. Holt,
from Barbour county; petition for
writ Of error refused.
Cupp VS.. Lemon, from Writ coun-
ty; dismissed for failure to print.
ulOuk GU ais Voc - uoV woo Va AA0ti4
eran Church, from Berkeley county;
certiordri awarded.
FAINT, receiver, VS.. Lam0n ct al.
from Berkeley county; submitted.
Blocher VS.. Martinsburg Building
Association, from Berkeley county;
continued.
State for use of Leigh VS.. Ripple
ct al, from Berkeley county; con-
tinued.
Heflebower VS.. DERRICK, from JEFF
ferson county; submitted.
Boggs' admir- VS.. Johnson's ADM
from Pendleton county; continued.
johnson VS.. McClung, from Pen
dleton county; continued.
Jas. Bumgardner, Jr., of Stannton,
Va, w. s. Henshaw, OF Martins
burg, j. Z. Pennybacker, OF Pendle-
ton county, and Chas. Porterfield, OF
Charlestown, were admitted to prac.
tice i'm this Court. Free Press.
EVERY BABY should have q bot
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The French Cabinet Council on Satur-
day will probably decide the question
Of formal proclamation OF war with
China. M
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

SPECIAL EXCURsIoN.-On We'd
|nesday next the Pennsylvania and
Cumberland Valley Railroads will
run special excursion trains to the
Estate Fair and Educational exhibit
|tiou at Philadelphia. Trains will
leave Martinsburg at $50 a. m.
Round trip $500, and tickets good
|until the 10th inst.
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EVERY BABY should have q bot
tie Of DIR. Fahrney's teething
Syrup. All druggists sell it's cts
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

EVERY BABY should have a bot
tie OF DIR. Fahrney's teething
syrup. All druggists sell it--25 cts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-09-13

Miss Bertha Schlotterbeck, of Hag
erstown, is visiting Miss Josie Quel-
eel, of this place.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

Our cuttle-tish contemporary of the Prog Age
is again darkening the waters of discussion with
the hope of obscuring the real point at issue
concerning the county finances. The journal
demanded a change of county officers for the
reason that the incumbents had taken no stems
to put stop to unnecessary criminal costs,
the whole amounting to nearly one half the
total expenses of the county; and because the
Age, as their mouth piece, has defended this
expenditure, which depletes the pockets and
reflects upon the morals of our people. Since
this matter was ventilated in the Journal, how
ever, we understand that trial Justices and
others by whom these costs are created have
been admonished that they must be more cir
cumspect in the future. If this, report is true,
1t is step in the right direction, although
it is locking the stable door after the horse is
stolen.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

The charge made by the Prog. Age that the
appointment of I. II. Haskell Esq, of Port
land, to the supreme Bench is partisan APP
pontment is offset by the fact that the leading
Democratic lawyers of Portland, as stated in
the Journal last week, signed the petition for
Mr. Haskelfs appointment. We notice that
the Boston Post says these lawyers stopped
over; but their judgment in the matter is prob
ably quite as good as the Posts.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13
The Constitutlonality of the Greenback

The long standing question of the constitu-
tionality of the greenback whether issued in
peace or war. has been settled in the affirmative
by the supreme court in its decision lust render.
ed in what is known as the Chittenden- Butler
test case This decision virtually establishes
in our currency system the greenback as a per.
manent treasury paper money. legal tender fol-
the settlement of all debts. 1.-The decision, .
says the Springfield Republican. ''atfectS no val.
ues and will scarcely influence the financial pol
icy of the government. 1t came too late for the
deathbed of the Greenback party and passes in.
to history as one of the new questions to which
the war gave rise and which that great convul.
sion settled, either directly or Indirectly" The
opinion of the court was delivered BY Justice
Gray, the Democratic Justice Field dissenting
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

An editorial on the first page illustrates the
different methods Of the two political parties.
The Democratic National Committee met in Sc
cret session and their call for convention i
narrow and restrictive when compared with
the broad and liberal call for the Republican
convention. The call for our Republican State
convention is equally to be commended. II
gives no uncertain sound on the vital questions
of to-day and is addressed to all the electors of
Maine, without regard to past political differ
ences ''who are in favor of eleyaing and dig
nifying American labor; protecting and eX-
tending home industries giving free popular
education to the masses of the people: securing
free suffrage and an honest counting of ballots
etfectually protecting all human rights in every
section of our common country; of Effective
measures for the encouragement of American
shipping and ship building; of temperance; OF
an economical. just and et1cient administration
of public affairs; and who desire to promote
friendly feeling and permanent harmony
throughout the land, by maintaining a national
government pledged to these objects and prin-
cpleS.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13
oP-DREssING. When moving lands get so

ToP-DRESsING. When moving lands get SO
run out, or, as some term it. ''bound-out," as to
render them Improbable, it is quite expensive.
in many cases, to break them mp, manure and
reseed them, and fit them for moving land
again, especially when circumstances make it
nconvenient to cultivate such lands in hoed
crops. Such lands may be usually restored
without reseeding, by applying 800 to 800
pounds of Bradley's Phosphate per acre, early
in the spring. just before a rain, or upon a light
fall OF snow; it can also be applied to advan-
tage Immediately after moving The applica-
ton of 200 pounds per acre to old pasture land
will be found highly beneficial, making better
growth of sweeter and more nutritious grass
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

What has broken loose: Here is the editor OF
the Gardiner Home Journal wishing that he
had the poetical talent of some of his brother
editors that he might ''have written poem on
Beautiful Snow We saw il Thursday night
when we went home" 1t was but the other
day that we were congratuIating ourselves on
the fact that Maine is free from earthquakes.
cyclones and floods; but better ali these than
another poem on Beautiful Snow
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

Hon. Seth L. Milliken, our efficient Congress
man, has done a very graceful act in recon-
mending Harry Brann, of this city, for the ap-
pontment of midshipman at the Naval Acade-
my: Harry is II years of age, very bright
and promising boy, and great favorite. He
lost his father some three years ago and he has
been employed as messenger in the Western
Union office earning his living and at the same
time keeping up his studies. [Kennebec Jour
nal
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

A HANDY ATLAS. We have received from
the publishers, Ivison, Brakeman, Taylor n
Co., New York City, a copy of Handy Atlas
of the World 1t has thirty-two pages con-
tanning thirty-tive maps and several valuable
statistical tables. Among the maps are one
showing the standard railway time; most re-
cent polar explorations; commercial map !;
railway map of the world and special maps Of
New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington,
Chicago and st. Louis. 1t will be found to be
valuable for reference.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13
such is Democratic craftsmanship.

The Boston journal regards the report of the
Steamboat Inspectors on the Gay Head disaster
as far from satisfactory-not so much on ac-
count of the result reached. but because of the
reasons for the decision. In substance, Capt.
Wright is condemned for undue vigilance and
because his second mate was not licensed as a
plot The report makes no reference to the
fact, brought out in evidence. that Captain
Wright had directed Harding to procure a pi-
lots license. If Harding had made this neces-
sary expenditure of fifty cents, and the COM
mander had gone to bed instead of remaining
within call, then. according to the Inspectors,
Captain Wright would be free from blame.
such verdict is, to say the least, peculiar. Its
Inconsistency is made the more manifest by the
inspectors statement that 'any landsman
could have taken the ship without chart or
compass safely on her course from the point
where the captain went below if any regard at
all was paid to land and lights" The eXonera-
ton of Capt. Bean of the Glaucus also causes
surprise. The journal says: There have been
OF late far too many cases of genuine nhuman-
lty on the ocean. This was not case of MUIR
der, which is the right name for intentional
abandonment of perishing men, but it was a
case demanding official censure for plain and
acknowledged neglect of duty.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

Democratic exchange publishes an article
captioned ''Springer's Exposures This refers
to the Illinois Congressman, whom we grieve
to say does resemble the monkey. He ought tc
sit down, and stay there.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

If the Democrats nominate Mcdonald anC
the Republicans General Sherman for the pres
idency, we shall cast no vote for the presiden
tial ticket at the coming election. Both are
good men, with clean records and we should be
indeed 10th to vote against either of them
Pennington journal.
This is very sad; and in case the Nationa
Conventions do not take some steps in the mat
ter, the only remedy we can suggest is that oul
contemporary vote for himself. He would
then have candidate worthy Of his warmes
admiration and support.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

The Colossus of Rhodes must take back
seat. Bartholdi's Statue of 'Liberty Enight-
ening the World' is revelation. New York
is to be envied And in some smaller degree
We may be envied. We have just been pre-
scented with a superb picture, 26X36, by the
Travellers ms. Co., of Hartford, Conn.,, giving
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

Names latest novelist is a Young Bowdoin
graduate. Mr.. Arlo Bates. His new story
The Pagan>." although Just from the press.
has already created something of 4 sensation in
brightness and ''snap" and partly because some
of its characters are said to stand for certain
people well known in the literary and art
circles of Boston.
This is the second book from the pen Of Mr..
Bates. who is the author of "Patv'> Poryyi-
Robin series. Mr.. Bates is the editor of the
Boston Courier and has written many sprightly
short stories for that and other publications.
He is Il native of East Machia>.
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

evening Mar. H.
a former Waldo county farmer who is now
ranch in California, writes that there is no rest
| for men and stock in that State as in the winter
months here. One crop succeeds the other and
constant labor is necessary every month in the
year After all, Maine will do to tie to, think
The advantages offered by other States and coun-
ties are also attended by disadvantages, Of which.
however, little is known save by actual experience
on the part of the emigrant.
The city caucus on Friday evening was called to
order by r. F. Dunton, Esq. Charles Baker was
made chairman and James 5. Hartman secretary.
George f. johnson was nominated for Mayor by
clamaton, this being his third nomination. Ward
officers for /, and were then nominated and are
the same last year, With the exception OF ConSta
BILE in ward ;. The names OF the nominees may be
founi in the list Of candidates elected {. 4. Ellis,
Of ward five stated that rumor had prevailed that
his ward would not support the present board, but
it was false, and in behalf of his ward he moved
the nomination Of Mr.. johnson
Personal. Theodore Murphy, Of this city,
breaches every sunday at Trenton, making his
home in Ellsworth with the family OF Rev. MIR.
Ljbhy....Mrs. Deborah Murphy, Of this city,
penSioncr Of the war Of lSl2 Will be - years old
pm the 24th Of the present month She i, smart and
active and bids fair to live many years. Her nus
band was Robert Murphy Miss Alice colby one
Of Beltast's promising singers, is now supplying
Mrs Quimbv'S place in tine cho ir at the Unitarian
church during brief absence Of the latter lady.
MIR. \. y Fletcher Register OF Pro bate. in this
city. who has been absent for some time i now
at his office ut the Court House. Frank Wood
cock, who has been teaching at West Brewster,
The Republican journal., 1884-03-13

Mr.. }. M. Hill, the enterprising theatrical
manager, is native and former resident of
Exeter, Me. Mr.. Hill owes his remarkable sue
cess mainly to the lavish use of printers ink,
and was the first manager to make use of full
page of a daily newspaper in announcing his
entertainments. He introduced Miss Margaret
Mather to the public and is the present manager
of this brilliant tragedienne. Miss Mather is to
play in Bangor March 14th and 18th