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Morning journal and courier., 1884-10-10

Now Open.
 The new cash grocery and meat market cor ner Wooster and Chestnut streets, where you can buy the best goods as cheap as at any first class place in the city Come and see for yourself Otto will be pleased to see all his old friends and many new ones.
 OTTo DIETER, Formerly with John & Otto Dieter
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around is enchanting and raptur-
Gus to behold. To natures royal
gifts the owners of this delight
full Eden have added with liberal
purse and artistic skill a hand
some and commodious dancing
pavilion, swings, merry-go-rounds,
row-boats, fishing tackle, bathing
houses, with number Of suits AL
so restaurant on the ground,
where good meals and CONNECTIONS
Of all kinds are to be had. With
these and other comforts and
amusements to please, the photo
grapher is waiting with smileing
countenance to wait upon the
public, and all combined make joy
unspeakable and the day happy
to it's fullest extent. Writings
cave, just opposite, on the Vir-
ginia shore, is being opened and
explored, and already adds inter-
est and diversity of pleasure.
This charming paradise is. due
to the energy and enterprise Of q
half dozen public-spirited gentle
men of Martinsburg, who have
lavishly contributed time and
money to make itan attractive and
pleasant resort, which should be
encouraged and patronized by
pleasure-seekers. And to those
who once meet Captain Maxwell
and his good wife, and experience
their royal hospitality and wit
ness the polite and studious at
tention of the attendants on the
boats and the Island, | cannot
doubt but that Potomac Isle will
prove to them an "oasiso for many
future pilgrimages. To those liv-
ing along and adjacent to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal rare
opportunities are afforded for a
gala day. By addressing Capt.
Maxwell at Falling Waters, ar
rangements can be made on rea-
sonable terms to have the steam
er Lizzie May and her convoy of
barges come to Shepherdstown to
meet excursion parties from the
town or neighborhood or those
that may come on the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad, who can
have the assurance of comfort,
safety and a good time generally.
Aug. Is, 1884. b. f. ii.
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GOOD MEN DO WNED.

As Robert Lamon was nomina-
ted by the democrats for the rea-
son that he is stronger than his
party, so it beloved the republi-
cans to act prudently and wisely
in the selection of their nominees.
To have forced the fight to their
own hearthstone would have been
the effort of Grant in leading an
army, or Of Blaine in leading n
campaign. That would have re-
suited in the nomination of Sam
uel Gold for Sheriff, or of a man
like John Kennedy, of Beding-
ton, for the House Of Delegates.
But they went down in the house
of their friends, though neither
was around lobbying or election
eering for nomination. Whilst
good men were thus seemingly
trod upon, yet no one can say
aught against the private or per-
sonal character Of the Nominees.
so far as we know at this writing.
We have no stones to throw at
any person in this connection nor
any endorsement to make until,
with clear judgment, we shall
have watched the manipulations
of the canvass.
OF this we are certain however,
that the independent vote will not
be found with sneaks and fiXers.
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NOTICE.
TO TAXPAYERS FOR THE
YEAR 1854.

TINE TAXES FOR 1884 are now due
l. and in my hands for collection ano
this notice is given according to law.
notifying all taxp ayers that q discount
of q per cent will be allowed to all
narties paying their taxes before the
first day of November, 1884.
l or one of my deputies will meet
the taxpayers at the following times
and places, in the several districts, FOR
the purpose of collecting said taxes.
DISTRICTS.
Hedgesville, Thursday, Oct. End.
Tomahawk, Friday, Oct. 3rd
Falling Waters, at the mill, Monday
and Tuesday. Oct. 9th and 18th.
Greensburg. Wednesday, Oct. 9Th.
Scrabble, Thursday. Oct. 9th.
Martinsburg, Sheriff soffice, Octob er
10th and 18th.
Gerardstown, Wedn esday, Oct 22d.
Shanghai, Thursday, Oct. 23rd.
Arden, Darkesville, Oct. oath.
Vancle vesville, Monday, Oct. 9th.
Mill Greek. October 18th and Goth.
G. A. CHRISMAN.
Aug. 25th, "a. Sheriff of b. G.
a309t.
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Dissolution Notice.

MARTINNBuRG, w Va Sept. lst 1884.
rENHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore exist
l. ing between Frazer & Bishop, in the
grocery jobbing business, by mutual con-
sent, has this day been dissolved, H. A.
Frazer Withdrawing. The business will
be continued by J. W. Bishop, and in
the future as in the past, by strict integ-
rity and attention to business, he hopes to
merit continuance of the patronage
heretofore extended to the firm. The
books for the present will be found at the
warehouse, and those knowing them
selves Indebted, will much oblige BY pay
ing up, and those having claims will pre-
sent them for settlement. The fertil.zing
business viii he conducted as heretofore.
II A. FRAZER.
ag &c ct. j. W. BISHOP.
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A SPLENDID ACTION.

The republican convention did
a very handsome act in endorsing
the administration of Messrs. S.
III. Martin and G. w. Doll as
Clerks Of the Circuit and County
Courts. One was elected as q
greenbacker, though originally q
republican. The INDEPENDENT,
months ago, suggested the pro-
priety of this action to both par
ties, and whilst the democrats
deemed it necessary to decline the
advice, still we believe that these
gentlemen would find an endorse
ment of their official course at the
hands Of the people by reelection,
even though they should run in
dependent.
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SATURDAY, AUG. 80, 1884.
WHEN DID THIS OCCUR?
4 VERY TRUTHFUL REPORTER.

A VERY TRUTHFUL REPORTER.
The Wheeling Register has new
er, to our knowledge, gone out OF
its road to do us needless injus-
tice, and, hence, we presume that
now it means to be truthful and
fair. At the convention on last
Saturday an immense crowd was
assembled, composed Of men OF
al parties. They observed all
that occurred, but we very mach
doubt If they can remember the
following occurrences, reported to
the Register and published in its
columns on Tuesday morning.
The reporter says:
sThe Chairman, Mr.. Court Ham
ilton, and ex-Postmaster Wisner
measured parliamentary swords,
and the ex-Postmaster was rout-
ed. He took his seat. =
1.-The ex-Postmaster, Wisner,
called every one to order, includ-
ing the chairman, and he was set
down upon"
We feel very much obliged for
the kindly notice and assure the
gentleman who made the report,
that his effort in our behalf will
surely bear good fruit in the flu
ture.
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OUR CREDENTIALS.

The boys have fine and enjoy
able time endeavoring to tattoo the
humble editor of the INDEPENDENT.
We quote from them a pretty fair
certificate of credentials that will
entitle us to recognition with both
of the leading parties of the coun-
try. We have not been able to
break into Ben Buffers camp, but
the way things are running in this
State, the opportunity is ever
ready. We quote first from the
esteemed Kelley:
eve are seriously considering
the propriety Of expelling him
(Wisner) from the Committee, and
I cannot publish a Republican
newspaper, with him as Postmas-
ter."-Ertract from Reiley's let
ter to Washington.
Next, we reproduce the certifi-
cate Of our valued political friend,
Capt VIM. Colston, of the States
man, as published in this weeks
issue of that journal Here it is
at was certainly not our inten-
ton, as it certainly was not our
business, to criticize the manner
in which Bro. Wisner chose to con
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TRISTATEPICNIC.

The Patrons of Husbandry en-
joyed themselves during the past
week. at their annual picnic in
Williams Grove. R. III. Thomas,
the Secretary, was also generals
simo of arrangements, and he fills
the place to nicely. The attend
ance was wonderful. The exhibit
ton of products was large and
the display of machinery exceeded
anything of the kind ever known
at such gathering.
This Tri-State reunion has been
growing in popularity and has at
tanned the lead in point of mid
summer recreation. Whilst it
was originated for the purpose OF
bringing together those engaged
in farming pursuits, it is not limit
ed to that class, but is patronized
and enjoyed by people generally.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

The French Admiral thinks the
Chinese ought to go.
The periodical quarrel between
the leading railroads is on hand, to
the delight of the travelling pub
lie.
When the politicians raised the
moral issue in the presidential
campaign against Blaine, they had
no idea that it would strike Cleve-
land such o terrible blow. The
morals of the wife and the daugh-
ter come nearer Gods throne than
any other.
At last the English Ministry
have determined to send their boss
general, Lord Wolseley, to Egypt,
to take command of their forces.
This will inspire confidence, and if
it had been done earlier, might
have saved Gladstone much credit.
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A NEW RAILROAD-AS SURE AND
SOLID PROJECT.-A VALUABLE
CONNECTION. - The Secretary .of
State on Tuesday last, issued a
charter to new railroad company,
to be known as The Grafton, Buck
harmon and Charleston Rail Road
Company. The scheme is not Wis
ionary, will surely be backed by the
b. & O. company and be patronized
by capitalists. The plan contem-
plates extending the Grafton and
Greenbrier road via. Buckhannon
through the counties of Braxton,
Webster and Clay, to Charleston,
and thus connect the two great
trunk lines Of the State. The prin-
cipal Office of the corporation will be
at the town of Grafton, and th e cap
ital stock of the company is 81 ,000,-
600, divided into shares of 500 each.
Tine names and places of residen ce
of the persons forming the corpora
ton and the number of shares of
stock subscribed by each, are as fol-
lows:
VIM. NJ. Clements, of Summit
Point, w. Va, 100 shares.
John Bradshaw, of Fetterman, w.
Va, 100 shares.
Robert Il. Devries, of Wheeling,
w. Va, 100 shares.
George w. Whitescarver, of Graf
ton, w. Va, 100 shares.
John w. Mason, of Grafton, w.
Va, 100 shares.
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DEATH OF PROMINENT CITI-
zENs. Mr.. Jacob Kearns, a passen-
ger engineer of many years service
on B. 81 o. r. r., died at his home
in Martinsburg on Saturday last. He
was member of the Legion of Hon
or and held a $4,000 certificate for
the benefit of his family.
Mr.. Wendell Seibert, a well known
citizen of the county, died on Tues
day morning, after long illness, the
result of paralysis. He was we'll
known and had large circle of rel
atives and friends.
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CONTENTION NOTES.

Miller beat Gold.
Paulding got q scalding.
Martin and Doll won an en-
dorsement.
Excitement ran away with judg-
ment.
The independent voter will
write his ticket.
Creque kicks but Haldeman
will mark him.
The race is not always to the
wifi, nor the battle to the strong.
Rohrbaugh)
VS.. October term, 1884,
Henshaw.
Metropolitan politicians prom
Use to sit down on fighters. Look
q little out for the fighters.
Four years ago Lamon was
kicked-now Gold passes under
the rod. Four years hence
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due this paper, but we only wish
ed to remark that it was very de-
cidedly Republican, although it
may be Independently So"
Won't Bro. Riggs and special
friend Evans take notes of these
dual proceedings, and figure on
probable results?
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THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
This political body assembled at
the Court House on Saturday last.
Mr.. Court Hamilton was made tenn
porary Chairman and Mr.. w. H.
Keedy Secretary. Committees on
Credentials, Permanent Organiza-
tion and Basis of Representation,
Rules and Order of Business and
Resolutions were appointed and duly
reported. There was quite a scene
over the basis of representation, one
party wanting a big vote and the 9th
er party wanting as big a vote, but
they got through it by laying down
and rolling through. Mr.. John d.
Gordon was made permanent Chair
man, and Messrs. Walter Fl. Keedy
and A..C. Clendening, Secretaries
The following ticket was nominal
ed, viz For Sheriff, Luther Miller;
Prosecuting Attorney, P. A. Rorh-
baugh; Clerk of the Circuit Court, S.
II. Martin, and for the County Court
Clerkship, no one being anxious to
tackle friend Doll, he was endorsed
by the convention. For House of
Delegates, james II. Smith and Mar
ion Henshaw; Assessors, John w.
Quinn and Charles Miller; Surveyor,
George Vanmetre; for regular term
Commissioner Messrs. James w.
Robinson and j. d. Gordon were
placed in nomination. Mr.. Gordon
was successful. To be voted for un-
der proposed amendment, Messrs. j.
w. Mcdonald, j. w. Robinson and
Il. L. Harper were nominated.
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PUBLIC SALE u
Valuable Real Estate.

TIME UNDERSIGNED offers for, sale
IL l741 fCRES OF BLACK SLATE
LAND, situated two and ahalf miles east
OF Darksville, adjoining lands of Col. John
E. Boyd and George Sincindiver, Esq.
This farm is well-watered, and improved
by good log house, weather boarded
and plastered, good stabling and other
out-buil iings fruit, ETC., 65 acres OF
woodland, consisting OF white oak add
hickory. Will be sold at d great bar
gain. TERMS One third cash, residue
in two equai pay ments, with interest from
date. ] S HALDEMAN,
Atty for heirs OF Abram G. Vanmetre,
decd. jy 26-tf
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GOOD FOR JEFFERSON.

We copy the following very
commendable description of Po-
tomac Isle, from the Shepherds
town Register. We suspect from
the initials that the author is
Berkeley's son and friend, Mr.. b.
f. Harrison. We are glad to see
this home resort finding friends
at Shepherdstown. The descrip-
ton is as follows:
POTOMAC ISLE.
With a company of twenty
young ladies and gentlemen, the
writer had the pleasure of spend
ing a dag Of recreation at the
above charming retreat, situated
above Dam No. 4 Il, which although
new enterprise, is already de-
cided success. The island con.
tains several acres Of land cover.
ed with stately and majestic trees.
A we'll Of abundant chalybeate
water, a large cistern supplied
with pure limestone water from a
spring in the adjacent cliff.
The island is encompassed by a
smooth and lovely body of water,
and with the picturesque scenery
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Dissolution Of Partnership.

TIME PARTNERSHIP heretofore exist
l. ing between the undersigned is dis
solved this day, by mutual consent. The
books of the firm will be settled by j. N.
Wisner and all debts off firm are here
by assumed by him.
j. NELSON WISNER.
W. 7. LOGAN.
Martinsburg, W. Va, August 20, 1884.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
oOF House and LOt.-By virtue

~ OF House and LOt.-By virtue
OF decree OF the Circuit Court of Berke-
ley County, West Virginia, entered in the
chancery cause of Josiah d. Barnard vs..
Hester A. Kephart, ct al, the undersigu-
ed special Commissioners will sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, at the
front door of the Court House in Martins
burg, West Virginia, at o'clock, D. m.
On
SATURDAY, SEPT. 90, 1884,
the following real estate, to-wit: A Ger
tain lot of ground, situated on the west
side of Maple Avenue, south of John St.,
Martinsburg, West Virginia. and being
oHe-half of lot marked on plat of said
city as lot No 242, and the same prop.
erty belonging to the heirs of Jehrida
Barnard, deceased, upon which are two
comfortable dwelling houses and other
out-buildings, and is suitable of being di-
vided in two lots.
TERMS OF SALE.-One- third cash on
day OF sale; one-third in six months and
one-third in twelve months, with interest
from day of sale--the title to be reserved
until the purchase money is paid, and al
SO approved personal security, if deemed
proper by said special commissioners
e. S. TROXELL
NELSON WIsNER, Spell Cons
W. S. HENSHAW,
Josiah D. Bernhard vs.. Hester A. K ep-
hart, eta
! hereby certify that E. S.
Troxell, special Commissioner in the
above cause, has executed bond with
sufficient security. S. H. MARTIN,
ag % Clerk.
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LAW SCHOOL
WASHINGTON and LEE UNIVERSITY

GEN. g. W. G. LEE, President.
Instruction by textbooks and printed
lectures, with courses of lectures on spe-
cial subjects by eminent jurists. Tuition
and fees $50 for session of nine months,
beginning Sept. 10. For catalogue and
full information, address Chas. A.
Graves, Prof. of Law, Lexing ton, Va.
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

Fan Term begins September
Sd, 1884; Winter Term, No
render 2Gth,a and Spring Term
March IIth, 1885. 't
Instruction in the usual Scientific, Lit
erary and Professional Schools.
TUITION FREE
for one student lover fifteen years of age)
from each county for every 500 of popu-
lation.
For catalogues or further information
address the Chairman, or Secretary of
the faculty. MoRGANTowN, w. Va.
aug To- m.
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The fire of London exterminated the
plague of London. Paris, in June, 1910,
was killing 500 people day with chol-
era. A great storm washed all the filth
out of the city and the cholera subsid-
ed.
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a LARGE STOCK Of mems Plow
IA shoes and brogans. every grad e
and price, at GEITINGER HOKE'S.
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TAKE DIR. Fahrney's Health Re-
storer, best blood purefier. All
druggists sell it--$l.00.
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Receipts. 1902 bu. Shipments
Stock in Elevators 40,499
Wheat ruled fairly active and clos
ed dull. Corn is without transac
tions. Flour quiet and nominally
steady. Mill Feed fairly active. Oats
lower and dull.
FLOUR AND GRAIN.
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Baltimore Market.

Corrected weekly by BLANDFoRD
FOWLER s. Co., 106 S. Charles St.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Both, 1884.
WHEAT.
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NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.

TIME STOCKHOLDERS of the Failing
l. Waters Steamboat Excursion Com
pany' are hereby notified that the regu-
lar annual meeting of the Stockholders,
required by law, will be held at the office
of the Secretary. in Martinsburg. on the
9th day of September, 1884, at | o'clock
D. M, for the election OF officers and the
transaction of such other business as
may be deemed legitimate
I. L. BENDER, President.
LEE NJ. BENDER, Secretary. ag 23.3t.
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LARGE UATHERING OF IEOPLE.-
The meeting held,at the Courthouse
on last Saturday night, under the
auspices of the Blaine and Logan
Club, was one of the largest meet
ings of the campaign. The Mechan-
les Band furnished fine music and
Bushnell's Glee Club did excellent
and lively singing.
Mr.. r. p. H. Staub opened the
meeting i'll short speech, defining
his position and tersely giving his
reason for preferring the election
of James G. Blaine, even after a
continuous service of thirty years in
the democratic ranks.
Hon. F. M. Darby, formerly of
Hagerstown, and now of Baltimore
City, was next introduced and spoke
for over an hour, making a clear,
logical and praise worthy speech. He
addressed himself to National is
sues, especially to the tariff, and was
listened to with close attention,
courteous respect and considerable
applause. His remarks were appre-
| ciated by thinking citizens of all par
ties.
Next come Hon. Jonn A. Hutch
inson, of Parkersburg, the nominee
for Attorney General. We have
known Mr.. III. for now nearly twenty
years-almost since the boyhood
days of each. We have followed his
career closely and bear cheerful tes-
timony to his honor as man, his ex-
cellence as citizen and his attain
ments as lawyer, scholar and gen.
tleman. Within the limits of the
State, regardless Of party, our friend
John A. Hutchinson is the peer of
the foremost. Sharp, keen, incisive
and logical, he bristles all over with
points that make him valuable CO.
operator and dangerous opponent.
1t would be idle to say that he made
a good speech-he always does that,
both in the Court room and on the hus-
tings. No man can say aught against
him. He devoted himself to State
issues, made forcible argument,
held his audience we'll throughout
his speech, was cheered to the echo,
and gave plenty of data and facts
for reflection on State politics. AL
together, the meeting was large and
enthusiastic and the speaking merit
ed the attendance.
THE NATIONAL UNION.-This is
the title of new beneficial organi-
cation, on a plan similar to the
Knights of Honor. It's founders are
members Of the X. of H., and have
endeavored through their exper-
fence to remedy many defects and
improve on that worthy initial
order. Insurance from $1,000
to $4,000 may be obtained, and as
sessments increase with the advanc-
ing age Of the member, aud danger
Gus occupations and yellow fever dis
trictS are excluded. Mr.. u. l.. Tee
pie, who organized Valley Lodge,
X. of H., instituted a Council in
Wheeling on Tuesday last, of 100
members, the leading citizens Of that
place.
The fire of London eXterminated the
plague of London. Paris, in June, 1910,
was killing 500 people a day with chol-
era. A great storm washed all the filth
| out of the city and the cholera subsid-
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WHEAT.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-01-06

" reserved a'' pais and y,ecf,in y, re-
n. "" y" n oidtls igrc reoi,a.,, 1iiluiLte
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lance aud pllac;e; on better ground.
Il law Il Passed prohibiting tag ohank.
H.. ~ u. N ihn li.dAnco OF lYery
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.,jroymrag Tor rond and bridge YAK,
andil the roads become impas-aDie they
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,ow,ta y ggnqlstog. 49,. ..,.' A IioRLIS----
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