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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
Denver Tribune.

Judge Harrington and jury of six
men were busy yesterday listening
to the testimony in the suit for di-
vorce on application of Mrs. Ida
Robinson, who desired to sever the
bonds which united her to II. G..
Robinson, of Chicago. The appli-
cation complains of cruelty, exces-
sive indulgence in strong drink and
abusive threats on the part of the
defendant. The witnesses for the
complainant were her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. f. Gilletre aud the COM
plainant herself That married life
has proved anything but pleasant to
Mrs. Robinson, was shown by the
testimony, as the parents testified to
scenes most disagreeable while on a
visit to their daughter in Chicago.
The young lady stated that her hus-
band was in an almost habitual state
of intoxication, and once he drew a
revolver on her. In consequence of
his cruelty she left him over year
ago and has been living in Denver
ever since.
The defendant was his own sole
witness and with implacable nerve
he swore that all the statements
made by fatherin law, mother-in-
law and wife were untrue, and
laughingly stated that he "never
went cunning for her." A number
of letters were introduced in evidence
by the defense, which rather sup
ported the cause of the complainant
by showing on their face that the
wife was trying to do all in her
power to make life pleasant for her
husband. The arguments in the
case will be made to-day.
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Guileau had no Accom-.
Dlices.

Charles III. Reed, who was counr
sci for the assassin Guiteau, was
interviewed in New York recently
in reference to the statement of ex
Postmaster James giving the infer
ence that the star route prosecutions
were in some measure the cause of
the shooting of President Garfield.
son several occasions when ulone
with Guiteau," said Mr.. Reed, II
asked him if he had any accomplish
or any person knew that he thought
of shooting the President. He al
ways answered in most emphatic
manner. No; ne one but God and
me knew anything about it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
MEETING or EPUBLICAN
Elk. COlMlMII'TEE.

This body,numbering forty-four,
met at the Court house on Satur-
day last. Outside of calling dis
trict meetings and county con-
vention, there was regular Kill
kenny cat festival, with preludes,
interludes and chorusses well
thrown in. The fact is, the con-
Germ wants recognizing, and when
reorganized, it should, in its re-
preventative capacity, represent
the true faith of the party, and
not be running after strange gods
nor be used for personal ends.
The rank and file are as true as
steel, the failure is elsewhere.
When it is certain fact that this
county is now in no sense the
property of either party, that
there are hundreds of independent
voters with their hands on the
rein ready to use the curb, it is
apparent that confidence in lead
ers is matter of certain neces
sity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
INNOCENT LOOKERS-ON.

Of course the papers are TEEN
ing with accounts of the riots, and
the names of the dead and wound
ed. He was not rioter, he was
not part of the mob or an active
participant, reads the account-he
was only gazing at the crowd.
Legally and morally there are only
two things in the street during a
riot One is an excited, furious
mob. The other is the law, with
its representatives. Lookers-on
are with one or the other, and if
not, there is quiet place some
where else for them. If at night,
and Jail is to be looted, stay at
home, go to bed-never "wait for
the crowd" If in day time, at
tend to your business. or if you
must be there, then act, and act
under the law only.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
EVERY BABY should have a bot
tie of DR.. Fahrney's SETTLING
Syrup. All druggists sell it's cts.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.--C
met in regular session Thursday night.
Mayor Whitson, pro tenn presiding,
and.members all present but Lambert.
Cushwa of Real Estate Committe re-
ported no bidder for pump lot in Strines-
vile
On motion it was ordered that Mar
ket-house Committee proceed at once to
make such changes and repairs as they
deem necessary in the Market-house.
On motion, Printing Committee We're
ordered to have market ordinances
printed, same to take effect from MAY
1st, 1884.
On motion, butchers having paid stall
license in August it was left to the dis
erection of market committee whether
they be allowed credit on license from
May LIST; they not having occupied their
stalls.
Bonds OF II. NJ. Cooper, Albert Quen.
eel, G. III. Quenzel, VIM. Ruiledge, o. +.
Williams, =. Bush, Mrs. j. &. West
phall, Jacob Schleuss, w. j. Lambert,
5. III. Freeze, Criswell d Son, James
Larkins, Chas. ii. Thumel, 7. Ill. Smith,
for the sale of spurious liquors &C.,
We're in and recommended. The bond
of Stewart ~ Wisner and Chas. III. Fell
Ter not being in were ordered to be rec
OiuHiShtSN - III yNos,ihNie VI 'i"t VI
bonds are deemed good
Street Committee were ordered to lay
crossings on Race street and Maple
Avenue, and Martin street and Maple
Avenne.
On motion the Doth of April was set
for turning OFF water from those not
having paid. On motion water rates
for hose alone, when within the build
ing line, was fixed at S.; when on the
curb as pave washer, ~. Rates for
public hydrants same as last year.
1t was ordered that mayor have
streets cleaned. Citizens are requested
to clean cellars and yards and place
dirt on street, which will be hauled
away by corporation carts This does
not include ashes.
On motion Ordinance Committee were
instructed to frame ordinance govern
ing the erection of awnings, sheds,
signs, posts, &C., at once, and awnings
up and too low be declared nuisance.
A number of bills were passed and
streets ordered improved. Adjourned
TO meet the 18th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

reparable wrong, dwarf, with the
heart of villain and the tongue
of liar, is far more dangerous
than Sullivan's Drawn. A little
fellow however, need be neither a
liar or a villain. BY being honor
able, upright, truthful, he is the
peer of his fellows. AS to the bal
ance of the size, the law makes
all men equal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05
A Mysterious Affair.

A gentleman named Porterfeld,
coming from the vicinity of Failing
Waters, w. Va, moved recently to
this county on the farm OF the late
John Moler, situate between Hagers-
town and Williamsport. About a
month ago, his son. Daniel Alexan.
der, IA young man about thirty years
of age, or upwards, came to Hagers-
town aud obtained considerable
sum OF money for some wheat which
he had Sold Since that time moth
ing fuftllef has been heard by his
family Of Ills whereabouts, and fears
are entertained that he has received
foul treatment at the hands of some
rnknowu PERSONS Correspondence
has b -en gong on between the fam.
lily and retail ives III the west, in the
hope ut gaining some clue to his.
presence. IL is stated that he was
last seen Ia q,es ionable company
in thl, city, but We have not been
able tn establish the correctness of
this statement. His parents and
relatives are, naturally, anxious Of
his safety and would be gratified to
learn anything that would help clear
away the mystery, Hogersto,cn
Globe.
The Chambersburg PA Public
Opinion publishes Confederate Gener-
al Ewell's order OF June "a, 1868, for
provisions, issued when he occupied
Chambersburg on his way to Gettys-
burg. The order includes % barrels of
sauerkraut. The Philadelphia Times
thinks an order for sauerkraut by the
barrel on the oath of June is enough to
make the Pennsylvania Germans
laugh. Baltimore Sun.
1t did make them laugh-though just
at that time about all things else they
were laughing on the other side of their
mouths. Maj. Hawks made that requi-
sition, and twas never recalled to his
mind without eliciting smile. We
are cognizant of the fact that Maj. III.
wanted the best of the Pennsylvania
products. He thought Ewell's. corps
couldn't fail to be strong with sauer-
kraut in their haversacks-but he slip
ped UP little on the season. The fact
Isl it was warmer over there by several
months than we anticipated ii would
be! When we saw as many young men
there in citizens dress as we had boys
in Jackets of gray and butternut, we
had right to look for fermented Savoy
in Summer. Chartest0acn Free Press.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1884.
CINCINNATpS LESSON.

Forty eight dead, one hundred
and thirty-fve wounded, smoking
ruins and the Jail still full of men
charged with crime, is the price
paid to maintain law and order in
Cincinnati The majesty of the
law must be preserved, 9th erwise
there can be no safety under the
law anywhere. When the police
mans locus fails, the stern bayo-
net of well-organized militia must
be ever ready to enforce obedi-
ence Lawlessness must ever be
made to succumb to law and the
vilest rule where order is preserv-
ed, is far preferable to the ungov-
ernablepassions of an excited mob.
Public opinion, voiced through the
ballot box, commencing at the pri
maries, at the conventions, on the
hustings, in the halls of the legis-
lature, can change law and compel
efficient execution thereof, but pub
lie opinion enforced with the blud-
geon, made terrible with the
torch, dealing out death and desc
lation as it advances, even if sue
cessful, accomplishes nothing, be-
cause it leaves no responsibility
and is an agent that must itself
hide from legal investigation. 1t
should be heralded everywhere
that he is not a good citizen, nor
a safe counsellor who either at
tempts or advises the violation of
law in any form whatever This
is government of the people, by
the people, for the people and there
can be no excuse for bad law, bad
government or mob action, for
elections are annual, biennial, etc.
and if either exists the people are
themselves to blame. A man ac-
quires competency or he enjoys
ease, rest, reading-he leaves the
primaries and the polls to the
Vaccinations of hacks, illiteracy,
political gamblers, corruption, We
nality, crime. Then the "respect-
able citizens" so-called, meet, con-
denim, make exciting speeches,pass
resolutions,the ignition that comes
from sudden friction ensues, the
fires of passion consumes judg-
ment, reason is gone, and the storm
rushes on to its own and others
destruction. Its wild fury and
pitiless strength will neither be
stayed or controlled until it is
spent. The representatives of the
law did heroic though sad work
in enforcing law. But the call to
duty was memorable and if there
be mourning in many households
it has been made necessary to the
end that brute force, unauthorized
violence, must yield to that power
which must govern the strong as
well as protect the weak-the law.
Good citizens can prevent bad
government, and if we fail in OBJ
tanning the blessings of good gov
eminent it is because we fail in a
proper observance of our duties as
citizens.
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Morgan County

From the Mercury:
Messrs. DefOrd q Co., have put a
new thirty horse power engine in
their tannery in this place.
The Corporation election will be
held Saturday, May Sd.
On Thursday last Messrs. IL. Fl.
Hunter, Sam Peters, Gray Pendle-
ton and Nat Pendleton went to the
Big Pool for a duck hunt, and sue
ceeded in bagging about So choice
ducks-several of them being can
vas backs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

We are certainly getting a far.
famed reputation as musical peo-
pie, and can furnish our neighbor-
ing cities and towns with three as
fine bands from which to select as
can be found in any place of our size
in the United States. None except
ed-no, not one Winchester Times.
We are glad you think so Times,
but in a short time our new city
band will contest the matter. OF
course they will allow some odds on
account Of the size of our city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05


THE EQUITABLE LIFE AssOCI-
ALTON OF WEST VA.-This is a
home institution with it's principal
office at Martinsburg. The officers
rank among the best citizens and
business men of their community,
and are therefore we'll endorsed by
leading citizens of the State.
Mr.. r. III. Whitlock, General
agent for this State, also, manager
of southern agencies, is now in our
town for the purpose of organizing
board of local Trustees and securing
an agent and medical examiner.
Some of our best citizens are giving
their application for policies on the
endowment plan. Piedmont Aduer-
tiser.
The policies are assignable or
transferable, and may be used as
collateral in business transactions
On this account they are much
sought after by business men. Our
young men could do no better than
to take out an endowment policy in
this company, as they have special
advantages of lower rates. We have
examined the plan thoroughly, and
think policy on the life maturity
plan a good investment. The great
popularity of assessment endowment
as operated by this company shows
that it is to be the insurance of the
future. Mr.. r.. H. Whitlock, of
Martinsburg, is general agent for
this State, and is now in our city in
the interest of his company. We
hope that he may be able to procure
a good agent for this vicinity, and
that the company may receive by
our citizens the liberal patronage it
so richly merits.-Piedmont o.
Serrer.
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Jefferson County.

From the SPIRIT Of Jefferson.
The new Presbyterian Church at
Shenandoah Junction is to he built
at once-Mr, A. s. Link contractor.
Willie, little five-year-old son Of
Mr.. VIM. Goldthorpe, was severe ely
bitten in the face by dog. on the
street, last Friday.
The County Court, at its special
meeting held last Friday, appointed
Mr.. John w. Garner Constable for
Charlestown district.
The Methodists of jefferson Cir
cult have purchased, of the Wilt
heirs, the McCarrel. dwelling prop
erty, near Porter's Factory, for a
parsonage, at the price of 81, 100.
Our esteemed countyman, Hall
Wilson, Esq, will leave this week to
locate near Gerardstown, in Berke-
ley county. We regret very much
to lose Mr.. w. from jefferson, but
congratulate Berkeley upon the ac-
cession to her population of Il
staunch, reliable citiz-n.
From the Shepherdstown Register.
1t is rumored that the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company will
shortly erect new depot building at
Kearneysville, and establish in con
nection Herewith a telegraph office.
Boats are not running on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Caual vet ow-
ing to the break which occurred near
Cumberland last week. l. is tx
pected, however, that the boats can
start on their trips some time next
week.
Mrs. M. b. Butler has disposed of
her farm of one hundred acres,
about two and a-half mules from
Shepherdstown, on lie Kearneys-
Vile pike, to Mr. Othu Williams.
We are informed that Mr.. Jas. f.
Randall, of Berkeley couu ~ will oc-
cupy the farm the coming year.
The Shepherdstown circult of the
M. e. Church South stands fifth on
the roll of honor in her missionary
contribution at the late conference,
for foreign missions, having given in
all for the foreign work, S2l3, being
SS5 over her assessment. They also
raised $42 for domestic mission,
the whole amount during the year
1855, $40 of which was raised by the
Shepherdstown Sunday School.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

Something has been found near
Pennsboro, Richie county, that re-
sembles gold and silver quartz rock,
and the people are on the qua rire for
the report of the assayer at Wash
ington, where specimens have been
sent.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

WE HAVE received the first num-
Der of the Grafton Standard, pub
lished at Grafton, w. Va, by T. HI.
Marshall 1t is a seven column
paper. presents a clean and newsy
appearance, and shows sprightly
editorial ability. Politically the
Standard will be strictly Democrat
ic." We welcome the Standard to
the ranks of West Virginia journal
ism, and wish it success financially,
anyway.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

THE town property advertised to
be. sold at trustees sale last Satur-
day, Geo. E. Showers, trustee, was
not sold for want of bidders.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

EVERY BABY should have ii bot
tie of DIR. Fahrney's seething
Syrup. All druggists sell it's cts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

HUNDREDS WRITE they swe their
life md present good health to AckeTs
English Remedy for Consumption
Coughs, Colds, &c. Sold by J. l.. w
Baker.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

TAKE DIR. Fahrney's Health Re
storer, best blood purefier. All
druggists sell it-$1 90
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-04-05

USE ACKER's ENGLISH for Cus-
sumption. Sold by j. l.. w. Baker.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
HATS (!

If YOU WANT A GOOD HAT AT Low
PRICE, OUR STORE is THE PLACE TO GET
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
4 Curious Case.

A London dispatch, which we publish
this morning, announces that Capt.
Dudley and the mate of the wrecked
yacht Mignonette have been sentenced to
death for killing and eating boy named
Parker while they were afiOat in an open
boat on the ocean.
The details of the crime were published
a few weeks ago. The MignOnette was a
steam yacht, and was wrecked in the In
dian ocean. The Captain, mate and boy
escaped from the wreck in a small boat,
with insufficient provisions and water.
After their supplies were exhausted they
endured the pangs Of hunger for several
days, hoping al the time to be rescued by
a passing vessel. The boy became so
weak that he was not able to rise from the
bottom of the boat. At last it was deter
mined by the Captain and mate that, as
the boy had only a few hours to live,
they would kill him and endeavor to sus-
tain their lives until help came. They
carried out their determination and were
rescued. As soon as they arrived in Eng
land they made known all the circum-
stances connected with the wreck and the
death OF the boy.
According 10 the dispatch, the impress
sion prevails that the condemned men
Will be pardOned. 1t is probable that they
would not have been convicted if the
opinion had not prevailed that their ac-
quittal would have established a prece-
dent that would have served as
an excuse for others to commit a
similar crime when the necessity was not
so great. The mental condition of the
Captain and mate was such, probably,
that they were not responsible for their
act. 1t can hardly be possible that they
escaped the perils of the sea to die the
death Of murderers. 1t is doubtful if
there is such another case in the annals
OF jurisprudence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

The improved tone Of both Houses of
Congress during the last few years is said
to be very noticeable. There is now only
few Of the extreme partisans Of the last
decade left. A Washington cOrrespon-
dent says: 1.-The Senate is made up of
men who, at bottom, have very little par
tisanship. Senators are very tree among
themselves in cOnceding the tricks of
party managers. There are no political
illusions Kept up in the private inter-
course Of Senators. The majority of them
meet upon the simple plane of goOd-fel-
lOwship. A Senator in talking about the
present spirit OF harmony and good.fel-
lOwshIp that prevails in the Senate said:
4 was never before associated with men
who appear to be so utterly devoid of all
spirit Of envy or jealousy. There is
great deal of gOod-natured chat going on,
but there is nothing malicious IN the
floating badinage of the chamber He
continued: 4 suppose it can be accounted
for in a measure. Most of the men who
reach the Senate have been through too
much in getting there. The average Sem
ator has been hunted by bloodhounds,
torn by tigers and tramped on by wild
elephants in his time, and all this has a
tendency TO take everything small out Of
bis disposition"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.

OVER COATS, SUIT, PANTS, ETC, FOR
MEN YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN.
OUR STOCK is YET FULL, BUT MUST BE
REDUCEN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

1.-The demand for Browns Iron Bitters is
increasing daily. Among our customers we
notice many new faces. We hear no com
plants. but, on the contrary. know that
Browns Iron Bitters gives perfect satlsfac-
ton"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10
Clothing.

WE HAVE THE GOODS, BUT THEY MUST
GO, AND so TO ALL CASH CUSTOMERS WE
ARE OFFERING GREAT INDUCEMENTS IN
THE WAY OF GREAT
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

John Kelly's health is said TO be i'm
proving. though he is still suffering With
insomnia on account Of anxiety and over
work. His physicians have ordered him
not 20 read the newspapers. When the
prevailing dizziness Of the New York jour
nails just now is considered, it appears
strange that the doctors DO not require
him to read them as the best sOporifcs to
be found in the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

1t may well be noted that the Spanish
American treaty does not permit the free
Importation Of hIibusters from this cOun-
try into Cuba. There are not many Of
this class in the United States jast now
who desire to 20 to Cuba. There are
doubtless a good many in Cuba who
would like very much TO get a chance to
return to the United States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Thel last matrimonial rumor about Mary
Anderson is that the secret Of the cool
ness Of the New York Herald towards her
of late is that she declined formal and
earnest proposal Of marriage made by Mr..
James Gordon Bennett. If there is any
truth in the report it shows that Mary
doesn't intend TO sell out her prospects
for money.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

There are indications that the Ohio, as
well as the Pennsylvania Democrats are
fighting each other a good deal harder
over the supposed spOils OF the victory
than they fought the Republicans in the
November election. 1t is proper that the
Ohio Democrats should show a little
modesty in applying for places under the
new administration. 1t seems that they
have vet plenty Of work TO do az home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

The editor OF the Providence Journal
VIII not let a slight 20 unavenged. Not
having been invited 10 the Astor wedding,
he rises up and remarks that s'the orig
inal AstOr came TO this country as a Hes
sian hireling, carrying a British bayonet
over his shoulder" The editor ought to
be ashamed Of himself. The Astors are
rich enough now to buy a frst-cIass
patriotic pedigree if they want it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

A Pittsburg preacher, after delivering a
sermon against SpiritualIsm, offered $500
to any medium who could get a communi-
cation from the spirit world that he could
not duplicate, or demonstrate to be fraud
ulent, and the same sum to any clairvOy-
ant who would read a single sentence
through four folds Of a common newspa-
per. So FAR no one has endeavOrsd to win
the prize. Money talks very elOquently
znmrffmes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-10

Miss Gail Hamilton Dodge will spend
the winter with the BIaInes in Washing
ton. No doubt her presence and assist
ance will add very much to the historic
value of the second volume Of Blaine's
book. Miss Dodge is SAID to be very
ssmatter Of fact old lady.