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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
NsBURG WEST VA. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 1e, 1854.

city is at present not very extern
sive, but we expect a change
when our people can renew their
Spring and Summer labors.
The work at the coal mines of
Jas. Robinson, a short distance
from town, has been suspended
temporarily, on account of incle-
ment weather.
Rev. w. T. Leavell preached in
Mt. Zion Church on Sunday last,
administering the Holy Commu-
Mon to a large number of com
municants.
Let us trust that Solomon's de-
claration found in the 31st chap,
80 Proverbs, SO ably expounded
by Rev. Hilton, on Sunday last,
has so impressed as, that our
future pilgrimage may be guided
thereby. REPORTERS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

FRANK JAMES LIBERATED, BUT
ARRESTED FOR AN ALABAMA
ROBBERY.
KANSAS CITY, FEBRUARY 12.-In
the Criminal Court yesterday States
Attorney Wallace dismissed the case
against Frank James and Charles
Ford, charged with the Blue Cut
train robbery in 1881. The attorney
submitted statement that, owing
to the refusal of Gov. Crittenden to
pardon Dick Liddell, the State was
deprived Of his testimony and also
valuable corroborative evidence.
Hence he would be unable to make
out a case. He stated also that the
case at Gallatin, for bank robbery,
against James, wonld also be dis
missed, thus vacating all the indict-
ments in Missouri. James was i'm
mediately taken before Judge Krekel
of the United States Court, on the
charge of the robbery Of q United
States paymaster, at Mussel Shoals,
Alabama. He refused to accept bail,
and James was remanded to the GUS
t0dy OF the Marshal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

The wheat in this section is
looking well, despite the early pre-
dictions that the cold weather and
ice would seriously damage it,
The roads, for the past week or
two, have been in a very bad con-
dition, and travelling disagreeable
accordingly.
J. r. Nicely, at Nipetown, re-
Gently killed several very fine hogs,
the largest, twenty-three months
old, weighing 665 pounds, the
other, eighteen months old, 458
pounds. At the same place, Mr..
Windham, a few days ago, killed
one thirteen months old, which
tipped the beam ct the enormous
weight of 48 pounds. Only four
teen barrels of corn were used in
fattening it. It was of the Rus
sian Waxahewer breed. ***
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

TWO MEN KILLED AND FOUR
WOUNDED by DISAPPOINTED GAM
BLERS.

HOT SPRINGS, ARK. February III.
"A terrible tragedy was enacted on
the main Street Saturday morning at
about eleven O'Clock. Three BROTH
ers named Frank, Jack and William
Flynn, were proceeding home in q
hack, when a party Of seven men,
armed with double barreled shot
guns and Winchester rifles, stepped
out from the door OF saloon and
opened fire. The Flynns were arm
ed, but the attack was totally unex-
|pected. Jack Flynn was shot
through the forehead by ball from
a Winchester rife and died in few
minutes William was shot through
the breast, and the wound will prob
ably prove fatal. Frank received
shot through the hand, inflicting
slight wound. Robert Hargreave, a
bystander, was shot through the
breast and will probably die. j. III.
Craig, II prominent lumberman, re-
ceived Il charge Of buekshot through
the back, audi his condition is consid-
cred precarious. The trouble grew
out Of Frank Flynn's efforts to pre-
vent 5. A. Doran from opening
gambling house. He then attempt
ed Hymns assassination, but failed.
The seven men are in jail.
Doran aud his allies are strongly
guarded and no further trouble Is
unprecedented. Frank Flynn is al
legged to have worn a coat Of mail,
which saved bis life. VIM. Flynn
is in q comotose condition, and In
the probable event Of internal hem
morhage will die. Frank Hall, who
drove the hack containing the
Flynn's, is not dead as reported, but
his condition Is precarious. Harg-
reave is in dangerous condition,
but Craig will probably recover. An
immense gathering of citizens was
held Saturday night, and it was un-
animously resolved to insist upon an
immediate session Of court to dis
pose of the murderers. Tke hack
containing the Flynns was literally
perforated, no less than hundred
bullet marks being found thereon.
John Hymns remains were inferred
yesterday. VIM. Flynn Is q sport
ing man and has killed several men.
Doran WAS run out OF Arkansas ten
years ago by the State militia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

After q continuance of several
days thaw, the roads are almost
impassable-for man and beast and
a general freeze would not be I'M
acceptable at this season.
Mrs. Buckles, who has been
absent for lengthy period, visit
ing in the west, reached the village
on Wednesday last, the guest OF
Mrs, Weaver.
Mr.. Mckee, agent of the West
Va, Branch of the Bible Society,
was in Hedgesville on the 3rd inst,
and will make an address in the
interest of his work at an early
day.
Miss Lena Hull has been absent
from the village for several days
visiting in Frostburg, Nd, the
guest of Mr.. Birkiebile, manager
Of the Back Creek Coal mines.
Rev. Mr.. Hilton, pastor of the
M. E. Church, took his departure
for Cumberland, Md, on Thurs
day last and will be absent from
his charge for several days.
The business capacity of this
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

Plenty of water to run the mill,
but customers are scarce from the
other side of the creek.
The ice is all off of the creek and
it is so high that it can not be
forded.
Rev. Mr.. Brindle, a Dunkard
preacher, narrowly escaped drown
ing last Friday morning. He at
tempted to cross the creek at Ri
leys ford. One trace came off
and from some cause or other the
horse fell in fine water. Our Rev
erend friend was compelled to get
out and unlock in the creek. As
soon as he got the horse out the
vehicle started down the creek,
but lodged about fifty yards be-
low the ford. This should i'm
press upon the minds of the peo-
pie of Berkeley county the impor-
lance of having q bridge across
the creek at this point. It is not
only unpleasant, but it is danger
ousto ford the creek at this season
of the year. Martinsburg would
get a great deal of trade from
Jefferson, was there a way to get
there without fording the creek.
B.. IT,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
GanOtOwn.

Our efficient County Superin
tendent of Schools, S. L. Dodd,
Esq, visited our school on the
Both ult., and gave it quite a tho
rough examination, and as | have
heard, expressed himself as well
pleased with the work that is be-
ing done in this important insti
tuition. On the 31st he looked in.
to the schools at "McCubbin' s
and Mt. Carmel, but I have not
heard how he was pleased with
them. He made good impress
sion here, and we would be pleas
ed to have him come again.
Last Sabbath was missionary
Day in the church here, and there
was S25.O3 realized for missions,
S1.19 by the Sabbath School, and
$23S4 by the congregation Last
year the latter gave $500 and the
former $1.00, making only $500
in all. This year the pastor, Rev.
II. S. Hilton, appointed five la.
dies as missionary collectors, and
they did their work we'll.
The beautiful snow has retir-
ed, and the homely mud now takes
the cake. / believe that the odds
are heavily in favor of the snow as
the less disagreeable of the two.
For the time being travel is al
most suspended. The sleighing
came to an end on the 1st inst,
after an even six weeks of the best
kind of weather for that manner
of locomotion. The horses ought
to be thankful for the change.
Those who believe in the ground
hog sign will likely get weak in
that faith, as SO far it is naught as
an indicator of the weather.
DIR. A. B. Zimmerman, our den-
fist, has been having his hands
full since he returned from col
lege, and has been generally quite
successful
Our school has been closed for
two or three days, owing to the
indisposition of the teacher, but
will probably be opened soon,
as he is about we'll again.
The ice jam in the creek went
off without doing any damage,
though at one time some fears
were entertained for the safety of
the bridge at Shanghai.
Mr.. Isaac Kettering has gone to
Indiana county, Pa, for short
trip, combining business with
pleasure. SoUINT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
A Lucky Find.

James Giffen, q farmer living near
Bellaire, Ohio, few days ago invit-
ed his friends to butchering
frolic. After the party gathered, a
fire was started with logs from an
old cabin that had been torn down
last spring and the logs piled up for
future use. After the fire had been
burning for some time a young man
noticed that one of the logs was h0l-
low, and taking a poker he gave IL
a punch. To the surprise and as
constituent of all present, some $50
gold pieces rolled out into the fire.
The logs were rapidly pulled out Of
the fire and a general search made.
Gold pieces Of all denominations
were found, ranging from 81 to $50,
and the total sum was something
over $4,000. Who owned it nobody
knows.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
THE NEWS AROUND us.


From the Shepherdstown Register.
Mr.. Charles Davies, formerly Of
this county, delivered a lecture at
the Carroll Institute, in Washing
ton, last week on "Longfellow, Il
National Poet"
Mr.. David L. Jones has sold his
home farm, near Leetown, this
county, containing 235 acres to Mr..
William karicofe OF Rockingham
county, Va. The price paid was $50
per acre.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr..
Newton Vanmetre, near town, slip
ped aud fell ON the ice some days
ago, and q stick running into its
side caused the death of che animal.
The horse was valued at $500.
The warm rains caused general
break up of all the ice in this section
this week. The Potomac was very
high, and the great quantities of ice
passed off without any danger at
this point.
The Washington Sunday papers
contained an account of the narrow
escape Of the little son of Congress-
man w. l.. Wilson while skating on
the Potomac, Saturday. He and a
chance companion (a child near his
own age) became accidentally sepa-
rated from the other skaters Mas
ter Wilson turned round with a
vouthful eckleSsnesS. his face to-
ward the shore, and before he could
stop himself, went beyond the ice in
to the river. He arose near the edge
OF the ice which he caught with his
weak little fingers. But, Of course,
he could hold on only "a moment,
then went down again. There was
no one near except his companion,
who, however, mere baby as he was,
showed extraordinary presence OF
mind and unusual courage. When
the boy again came up, clutching
the edge or the ice, the little strang
er had thrown himself down, face
foremost, dangerously near to the
water, stuck the points OF skates in
the ice, and grasping his playmate
drew him out. Then he took off his
little jacket and wrapped him in 1t
until they reached Mr.. Wilson's res
idenc.e Though the Wilson family
are profoundly touched and more
gratified than words can express,
they have been unable to discover
either the name or whereabouts OF
the brave little fellow.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

The examinations made OF the
silver find on the lands of Rev. Jno.
Hedges, near Hedgesville, last week
by Prof. Fillins, Of Colorado, have
been encouraging enough to Mr.
Hedges to stimulate him to work
for further developments Indications
less positive in character have made
many "a tenderfoot in the mining
regions of Colorado indulge in dreams
of wealth and his heart to beat with
hope of future greatness. We hope
Mr.. Hedges find may prove a lead
worth working. .t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

Editor Watterson is not only will
ing to send the entire republic tumb-
ling after Frank Hurd on q pair of
free trade trucks, but he wants q
Democratic House of Representa-
tives to indulge in the most odi0us
species of class legislation that could
possibly be devised. He wants the
Democratic party to 60 bowling be-
fore the country on q platform made
up of free trade and q subsidy to the
whiskey ring. This is q very pretty
scheme, but isn't there some doubt
as to whether 1t will be endorsed by
that large body of perfectly indepen-
dent voters who hold the balance OF
power at the North p--Atlanta Con-
stit,tki0n.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

THE question has often been ask
ed, "Can rupture abdominal hernia)
be cured ?" We most emphGticdlly
say YES. That this part of the
body offers no exception to those
physiological laws which govern the
whole physical economy and it
makes not a particle Of difference
whether the age Of rupture is one
year or hundred years. For proof
Of this send for a free book on Rup-
ture, to the Excelsior Cure Man'f'g.
Co., Ogdensburg, N. Y. mar 81 ,ly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

Inc WITHDRAWAL or the trade dollar
was discussed by the House Com
mittee on Coinage, Weights and
Measures, last Wednesday, and q
subcommittee reported q bill. The
proposed measure provides that until
January /, 1855, trade dollars shall
be received at their face value in
payment of all dues to the United
States, and shall not be again paid
out or In any other manner reissued.
Holders Of the coin may receive in
exchange, dollar for dollar, any sill
yer coin Of the United States on
presentation of the trade dollar at
the Office Of the Treasurer or As
sistant Treasurers or any Of the
minis of the United States. The
bill also provides that the trade
dollars shall be recoined into any
authorized coin Of the Government.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

The wheat, and grass is looking
very fattering
The roads are muddy and the
bottom is about to fall out of them
apparently, making travelling very
burdensome,
We have been visited by that
dreadful disease, scarlet fever.
which called from our midst, little
Mamie, daughter of James Noll.
The community extend to the
parents, and friends their heart
felt sympathy.
SWAMP ANGEL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
Briefs.

The Zouaves will parade on the
ed.
Oars as much relief as dar is sor-
row in sigh. Uncle Renaas.
Should mans wife be jealous
when the cook sends him a slender
line 20
A Hoboken young man uses his
girls gum shoes for ear muffs. The
inference from this is that either the
fellow has enormous ears or else the
young lady has fairy feet.
The soft weather has its pleasant
side. The farmer who comes in
with load of potatoes can chin
around for half a day without fear
of his cargo becoming frost bitten.
The ssStribling Squad" consisting
of six members of the Berkeley Zou-
ayes. under command of Orderly
Sergeant Stribbling will drill each
night during the fair next week.
Come and see them.
MIR. Geo. Showers will draw the
water from his carp pond Saturday,
March 18th. Persons desiring to
stock their ponds with this fine table
fish can procure supply on that
day. See advertisement.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16
From the Spirit of JEFFERSON.

From the Spirit Of JEFFERSON.
A flock of wild geese passed over
Charlestown, northward, last Satur-
day. contrariwise to the ground hog
prediction.
There were recorded in the county
Clerks Office of this county last year
463 deeds and 10 wills, and 100 mar
riage licenses issued.
The Good Templars, of Shepherds
town have organized in connection
with their lodge a Juvenile Temple,
called the "Cold Water Juvenile
Temple"
Mr.. Jas. H. Conklyn, OF this
county, purchased a package of cop
per rivets last fall and laying them
down at home they got upset and
disappeared. One day last week the
rivets came to light, in the craw Of
duck which Mrs. G. had killed for
dinner. Although considerably worn
they had not been digested.
About two weeks ago David s.
FirOr, Of MechanicstOwn, Frederick
county, Md, while crossing the long
bridge at Harper's Ferry on horse
back, met a train on the bridge.
His horse became unmanageable and
he was thrown against the engine
and stunned, whilst the horse jump
ed over the COW catcher and ran out
OF the bridge at full speed. Neither
Mr.. Firor nor his horse were severe
ly hurt, but it was a narrow escape
for both.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

PROF. CHAMBERS, of Harrisburg,
engaged as instructor of the Mar
tinsburg Cornet Band, was in town
this week and has entered upon his
duties. The members of the organ
ization are satisfied they now have a
master that WILSON lead them from
chaos to harmony.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

THE Hagerstown folks are leaving
nothing undone to make their car
niyal on the 22d inst one of the grand
est affairs in the history of the place
The attractions offered will doubt
less draw an immense crowd.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

MIR. EZRA HERRING has sold the
brick building on King Street oppo
site the St. Clair Hotel, occupied by
the store of Mr.. Herring and the sa
loon of Mr.. Larkins, to Mr.. j. l.
Paulding for Sc, 200.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

An effort is being made to have a
large cotton factory erected at
Roanoke, Va. Philadelphia capital
lists have subscribed $500, 900, and
the citizens of Roanoke are making
efforts to raise 100000 additional,
which will be enough to put the fac
tory in operation. 1t would give
employment to at least $50 persons.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

81 DON'T FEEL WELL ?, The
stomach is cut Of order; neglected,
This means chronic dyspepsia. You
Should take Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
thd avoid this terrible disease. Sold
u J. l.. w. Baker.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

A base ball club from New Or
leans which went to Havana to con-
tend with similar organization in
Havana was defeated BY the latter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

A mutual benevolent benefit So
ciety was organized in st. Louis
Wednesday for the colonization of
Jewish refugees from Russia on
lands in the West, to be acquired
from the government.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16


THE lyceum was well attended
on last Monday night; the exercises
opening with humorous reading by
Frank Aler, followed by D. S. Eich-
elberger, Jr., in defamation. The
debate of the question, Resolved,
That the slanderer Is more per-
nicious character than the flatterer,
next occurred. A. S. Hughes and
d. s. Eichelberger, Jr., represented
the affirmative. and j. w. D0dd and
Austin Rodrick the negative. The
negative won. The appointments
for next week are as follows: reader,
w. O. Nelson; declaimer,C. S. Hun
ter; debate, Resolved, That the stage
has a moral tendency. Affirma-
tive, Messrs. A. s. Brown and A. S.
Hughes; negative, r. A. Rodrick
and ]. w. Dodd. The public is in
yited.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-02-16

AN old darkey hobbled into the
Post-oflico on Thursday, and going
up to the delivery window, asked
for letter. Receiving one he pass
ed out on the street and tore it open.
1t was a comic valentine, represent
ing a black devil, with horn, cloven-
hoOfs and tail. He looked at it a
moment, then muttered angrily
s'Dat am an insult. Use only sixty
vars ole, an may lib a long vile yet,
and heah am de debil come arter me
in dis enyelop'. Dat Dinah sent dis
an Use gwine to get eben wild herr
He walked off-the very picture of
insulted dignity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-19
SENSATION At FALL RIVER


FALL RIVER, Mass, sept l;.-At a
secret meeting of the Board of Alderman
Monday night, the superintendent of the
city almShouSe was removed and the re-
port, given To the press indicated that the
Board thought change was necessary in
the management in order to effect a re
form, Tonight the superintendent mi
fishes an open letter charging the Nnvor
and Aldermen with gross carelessness Snd
neglect of the institution and. assertine,
that their shortcomings have prevented
him from managing the institution as if
should he. The charges are sNeenipo, =,
and create a sensation fs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-09-19
IN THE SPORTING WORLD.
WHAT THE FLYERS ARE DOING,


BosToN, Mass. sept. 16.-Tnc S"ptem-
Der meeting at Mystic park was inauguI-
ated to-day with two fairly interesting
races. The Attendance was light. The
2:35 class, purse $500, called out seven
starters Wlrl M'ljun t,p'l tl4 first
and third heats the other three going to
Albert France. rimr. 2:26 ., ~; /. 2:2> q,
22s and 22s' =. In the 2:l9 class. purse
$1,000 there were four starters. Capt.
Emmons secured the first heat after II
fine struggle with Felix, but the next
three heats were taken handily by the
latter. Time, 2;22 ., 2:!!?, 2:2t and 2;22i >.
Fail Trotting and Pacing Meeting at Pitts
burg.
PIrrsBUEG. Pa, Sept. l6-The fall trot-
ting and pacing meeting ofthe Exposition
park association was inaugurated this after
noon with two good races. The weather
was pleasant and the attendance fair. The
first race was the 2:31 class, purse 500.
Honest sam won the first, third and fourth
heats, Princess taking the second. Time,
2:3l3t. 2:33 ,, 2:323 f., 2:36l4. The second
race was the $50 class. PAGERS, purse $500,
Silver Cloud won the first heat. Juliet the
second and DuCe the third. fourth and
fifth. Time 2:3i 4 2:3i >, 2;!9i4 2:3l, 2:3l.
Bicycle Tournament at Springficld-Large
Attendance.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Sept. lG.-rhc
bicycle burnament attracted fully 500 pco-
pie The records were lowered in the ~
mile amateur. two mil" amateur bicycle,
and tht three mile professionally open races.
PA was made in the 3:2O class and
5:j1 - in the G:21 two mile class. The ten
mile amatrur open race was Won 10y 81