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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-30

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, Oct.
%, and will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office Nov. 8, il not called for. When
calling say advertised.
Mary A. Andrews, Rev. G. s. Bunt-
ing, Capt. G.. +. Beamer, III. s. Clam
Ion, John ID. Callahan, Rev. Ephraim
Dutt, John IL. Emerson. y. w. Graves,
w. FL. Gosnell. Nora Hins, VIM. o..
Hancock, Charles Jones, Theodore Kis-
ner, (3l Harriet Luis, Susan M. Lewis,
Miss Vede Mansfield, (2), james w.
Morgan, Mrs. Myer, Miss Ida J. Miller,
Mrs. Jacob Miller, William Orendortf,
Berril Patterson, Mrs. Ellen Roberts,
VIM. l. Riordon. Mrs. Elizabeth Sci
bert, Miller Small, Mollie M. Taylor,
/ Maria Turner, Thos. 5. Williams.
WIN. b. CoLsToN, Z. M,
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THE people in the neighborhood OF
Maj. j. II. Bristor's residence were
startled. about O'Clock Sunday night,
by hearing woman screaming "Mur-
der ! Murder" AS soon as possible,
several persons ran towards the place
from whence proceeded the cries, and
found colored woman, named Anna
Reid, who said Charley Johnson, a col
ored man had attempted to murder her.
Johnson was nowhere to be seen, al
though he was heard running away.
This is the third time he has attempted
to murder the woman. The rascal de-
serves severe punishment, and he had
better keep out of the way of Police
man Page.
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In the issue of Oct. 2nd, 1886, the
Mirror, published at Fernandina, Fla. /,
noted the death of Mr.. John Hedges,
one Of that city's most esteemed and
prominent citizens" Mr.. Hedges will
be aforementioned bv our older citi.
zens. He was born in Berkeley county
in 1877, and was for many years engag-
ed i'm the mercantile business in George
town. In 1S47 ne went to Florida, and
since that time, had identified himself
with many of the enterprises of Fer
nandina, and occupied numerous posi-
tions OF confidence His remains were
inferred at Washington City, fin Oak
Hill Cemetery.
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LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDRENs'
WHARF.-THE first thing we mention in
wraps is a rough or boucle stocking net
jacket for ladies' and misses fall wear, this
is a jaunty and stylish little wrap with
metal buttons, price from 81 TO $3.50. The
next is a short jacket Of heavier material,
long in front and short back, mostly Of
rough material or astrakan, this is a very
popular wrap, we have ordered the fourth
lot Of them this season. already. Price
from $3.50 up. The next is the Newmarket
this is the most popular wrap that has
ever been on the market. 1t is stylish, it
is convenient, it is warm, it is especially
adapted to persons living in the country
as it is very warm, and we don't believe
it will ever go out Of style. We have de-
cidedly the largest line of Newmarkets
that we have ever had, and we had them
made to our own special order. and at
prices far below any former season. just
see the comparison. Newmarkets that
sold last year at 81, we are now selling at
So; last year at$9, now 81; last year at $12.-
so now $40. and so on. We have also a
nice line Of astrakan and seal plush sacks
which are very handsome. Now the ques-
ton is, do you want wrap this season OF
any kind IL so, all we ask of you, is TO
call and see us and examine our line and
if we can't suit you we will be to blame
and not you. ESfMERT 81 FIERY.
p. S.-We have a full line of children's
wraps. Size from 2 years and up.
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A YOUNG man was 10 speak to the
toast, 1.-THE LADIES' He got the lines
of Pope on vice mixed with those of
Scott ON woman, and delivered himself
as follows: 81 rise to say that / have
no doubt but that voice the sentiment
of every gentleman here when say, in
the familiar lines:
+" ooh, woman, in our hours Of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard 70 please;
But seen too oft, familiar with thy fare,
We rstendure, then pity, then embrace :"
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Deep Potent Words.

The immortal Shakespeare said There
is a tide In the affairs of men, which taken
al its food, leads on to fortune; omitted a |,
tho voyage of their life is bound in shall
lows and in miseries" Parents, Teachers
and People ofthought seize tn, tin while
the tide is in, in acquiring scientific. easy,
smooth and rapid hand writing. which,
perhaps, may turn the wheel of fortune in
favor you and your children. School
will begin on Tuesday the 9th proximo, at
4.15 and 7.45 p. m. See my pen-work and
prizes, at Prof. Gerdardts Book Store.
Learn or no pay.
WILLIS VI. CUNNINGHAM.
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THE Republican Senatorial Conven-
tion of the XIII District met in this
place on last Saturday. Hon. J. j Het-
eel was elected Chairman, and Col.
Black, of Jefferson, w. III. Webster, of
Morgan, and j. VIM. DeGrange, of
Berkeley, Secretaries. The Convention
nominated Mr. Daniel Getzendanner, of
Kearneysville, Jefferson county, for
the State Senate. Mr.. Getzendanner is
cultured gentleman and one of Jeffer>
sons most progressive and influential
farmers. He is well known in this
county.
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Mn. $. II Hour. ID i recent number
or the Statesman, pays Prof. William
ID. Gprhar,lt. The following compli-
ment:
~ learu that l.roi W,lmn y Ger
harJit has resigned the position Of Superin4
tentlent 10 the MartlNstnrg schools. an
office thar he has ipttg ais ereglltably til-
ell. not aisase "a .liBselg hgtt the city as
Nell. | Well remember the morning. he
assumed thu prinripalship Of the Martins
burg Grammar school, formerly the site
of keneaSters old stable. ! WIS then new
hoy, and as look back with sadness and
sorrow TO those days. wonder how many
Of the boys | sal with then nr0 Sill resi-
dents az ynNr city. | fear thefp are few.
Occasionally | find Il name IN the Martins
burg press that recognize q, aaa Of the
number tb IL occupied i ss.st III that suilt-
ing. hat the majority OF them Aaye long
since left the scene OF their boyhoad days,
and are scattered far and wide, probably
some az them 10 nieht thinking OF chile
hood, home and mother.
In my fancy lean see tie f0aA of Prof
Gelnasai before me as | write, a< he stood
Ia the school " years 40. lie WIS 4 re.
nsarkable man, i gund usAii ana u kind
and honorable man induigent without
weakness and siiict without severity.
Some Of the preeeplS that he endeavored TO
incultae In my calinastd nature are as
fresh in my memory to.niSlH as they were
when spoken whlleI vas eudea lirg 10
plaster the face of the clock With a wad Of
wetpapef two decades agt. | have said
that he was strict N alleitS spVsrSt x, that |
consider a Very hone tsdlAsesiln for ne ia
make Prof Gerliarii in common with
most southern aud western school teach
ors, DID not tellexe III sharing the rpi and
spelling the child
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SPEAKING of Mr.. Getzendanner the
Statesman says "Heis very worthy
gentleman, but poor fellow he is Re-
publican, and it is sad to think that
there is another good man gone wrong. !"
WE fail to see how a worthy gentle
man can Ego wrong" Ifhe is worthy,
he is good man to support. When he
goes wrong, we will look for something
more serious than being nominated by
a political party. -a- 9
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WELL" good citizen remarked
the other morning, 1.-THE back streets
and pavements have been repaired, but
the main ones, which are almost un.
walkable, have been sadly neglected. .
So they have. They are nothing but a
few loose bricks and little puddles of
water. The town council will hunt up
grievances in fields, alleys and culverts,
but nary move will be made towards
fixing the front street pavements until
the taxpayers rise up and demand it,.
Various reasons were assigned for the
sickness last winter. No one thought
Of the bad pavements. Thin shoes and
bad pavemeDts mean big doctor bills,
and oftimes-death. There is no reason
why the present condition of affairs
should continue. Councilmen, consult
the health of your wives and children,
the interests of citizens and visitors, by
giving them good pavements.
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WIN. HILL a young cologed boy OF
this city, had one of his feet badly
crushed by the cars on last Sunday.
There is some fear that he will lose bis
foot. DR.. McSherry rendered medical
attention.
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THE register Of the st. Clair Hotel
disclosed the names Of two remarkable
men on Saturday last. Men who had
from the lowest round OF the ladder
climed to the top. The Hon. III. G.
Davis, who began life as brakeman on
the b. 81 o. r.. r., and is now an ex-
United States Senator and the owner
of a line of Railroad and Mr.. James
O. Clarke. who has risen from tow
boy on the g. a. o. Canal To the Presi-
dency of the Illinois Central r. r.. and
they are both still in their prime
Statesman.
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THE barn aud adjacent out-buildings
of Mr.. w. IL. Karicofe, near Kearneys.
Vile in this county, were destroyed by
fire ON the 23rd inst. Loss, we under
stand, about $4,000, upon which there
is no Insurance.. Spirit of Jefferson
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THE Sherman Invincibles' will have
the election returns brought into their
hall on next Tuesday night, just as soon
as they can be received. The county
districts are requested to send in their
votes as soon as possible. The room is
nice and comfortable and plenty OF en-
tertainment will be afforded.
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PROMINENT MEN.--Last Saturday
night ex-senator III. G.. Davis addressed
the people at the Court House upon the
political issues of the day. Mr.. Davis
speech consisted largely of statistics,
but was very interesting. He is pref
ty fair speaker and does not descend in
to the low phrases of the average stump
speaker His audience was large and
composed of many republicans.
Henry S. Walker, Secretary of State,
spoke on Tuesday night. He took just
an opposite course, land for over an hour
INDUCED in thoughts that were not
proper to inculcate into the minds of
youths. Aside from that feature, his
address was excellent, as he has few if
any equals as a ready, brilliant, pom.
taneous speaker. Mr.. w. should let the
bloody garment be buried.
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A SMALL THING.--A railroader Of
this place has purchased at sundry times
on credit, peanuts, cakes, etc, at Mr..
Ruark's stand and now refuses to pay
the bill. The bill is yard long and does
not contain an item over the amount Of
5 cents. In this instance, as in others,
the little things count up.
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Mr.. FRANK BROWN. a freight con-
conductor ON the b. u o. r. r., was
struck by a passenger train near the Bull
Eye Bridge last Sunday, and had bis
leg severely fractured. DIR. Myers made
the sufferer easy. and sent him home to
Baltimore.
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JUDGE j. t. HoKE, of Kingwood,
was ons of the happiest speakers at the
recent Odd Fellows meeting He
didn't relish tossing his oysters, how
ever, and thought it was a s(h)elfsh
piece of business.
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SmGars at Cost /.
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ELLIcorr Cry, Md, juno 5, Il

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j told number Of my neighbors what IL
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aenatorial CnNsIidate.

Please announce V. NJ. lfIRoR as an in
dependent candidate for the state Senate
I'd the Alil District, and Chi
M ANfI-NONuPoLIsTs.
MIR. Firor will be heard II each Of the
three counties during Ccteher, ard repor-
tiers viii he welcome.
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ITcH, Prairie Mango, and Scratches
of every kind cured in 30 minutes by
Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no
other. This never fails. Sold by John
Lee Font.
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Some of our most prominent citizens
have been cured of rheumatism of years
standing by that wonderful pain Danish
er, Salvation OIL Sold by all druggists
for twenty-five cents a bottle
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THE inclenency of the weather last
Tuesday prevented larger attendance
at the Sunday Convention in the Pres
byterian Church. After Maj. j. III.
Bristor had called the meeting to order,
an excellent address was made by Mr..
Frank Wood, of Grafton, who was ask
ed to conduct the meeting. He showed
that upwards of 1547 young people be-
tween the ages of 6 and 16 were in this
city, and of them, but 1900 were in the
Sunday Schools. In the county there
are 1874 persons between the ages of
and 81, and only 2433 are found in the
Schools. Thus over half of our Sunday
School population are out in the cold.
In the afternoon different subjects con-
nected with the work were discussed.
The meeting was most enjoyable one,
and we trust the subject of Sunday
School work will be greatly advanced.
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In some Swiss villages tie custom
is for the town authorities to insure
all the buildings insieaa 81 leaving
it TO private COMPANIES.
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Personal.

I Mis- NJ j. Dittoi is visiting in Hagers-
J town.
l Mrs. ID. w. Roderick is visiting in
Baltimore.
/ Mr.. Will Amos OF Baltimore, was in
town this week.
Miss Gertie Yantis, Of Camp Hill.
spent "a few days with her sister, Mrs.
G.. Sencindiver, this week
Miss Mamie Grant, of Shepherds
town, and Miss Maggie Graves, OF
Sbarpsburg, have returned home.
Hon. j. J. Hetzel and Squire w Fl.
Webster, of Berkeley Springs, attended
the Republican Senatorial Convention
on Saturday last.
Col. G. w. z. Black, DR. Border, Mr..
Cal. Tabler and Mr. A. 5. Yantis, ST.,
Of Jefferson county. were delegates to
the Senatorial Convention last Satur-
day.
MFR. e. Fast, of MorgaDtown was
in attendance upon the meeting of the
|. o. @. f., this week. Mr.. f. Is a
member of the Republican Congression-
al Committee, of this District. and a
pleasant, intelligent gentleman.
Mr.. J. NJ. Brown, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, of Washington, D. c., was in
town on Monday, endeavoring to have
Martinsburg represented at the meeting
of the Association in Frederick next
month. He is a pushing, affable young
gentleman and succeeded in securing
six or seven delegates.
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1T i ~ established fact tha. the Mar
tinsburg Pottery is turning tut he very
beat ware Persons in need Il ereckcry
will consult their interest b. sea,ing di
rectly with tho manufacturer. Ai. orders
addressed to =. A. BOYER. viii receive
prompt attention.. Special induccments
to dealers
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WANTED.

1000 bushels ., on Pa SIZED
for which the Eistcst rare 81 price win be
paid II a. FRAZER.
0, Be-, Pm.
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Indellible Tablets for marking linen
&C., only 10 cts. ut FOUTS Think Of
it, only 10 cents
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Don't you know that SMALL y 90
can furnish Doors, Frames and Doors,
Window Frames, Sssh and shutters,
Brackets and Balustrades--saw or turn
mouldings Of ali kinds. slAte roof
ing done to order, from 5000 per square
and upwards. Call on them at the old
planning mill, foot Of Maple Avenue, near
b. q o. Freight Depot.
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BUSINESS LOCALS.

YOUR LAST CHANCE.
YOUR LAST CHANCE.
AT COST-AT COST
AT C0ST-AT COST.
Fruit Of the Loom Bleached Muslin, now
worth SIC ii the city cost Sc; Andros-
coggin cost Tc
Kid Gloves, Kid Gloves.
At Cost, Al Cost.
Oar roc Kid costs Soc.
Our Sips Kid, guaranteed, cost $500
Fine Scotch Ginghams. selling price
I2ac cost Sc ~ Brown Muslin, selling
price Zoe, cost &c.
All kinds Of Cotfees at cost. Sugars IL
cost, Fruits, Raisins, Cltrcn cocosnuts,
&c, &c,
AT PRIME COST.
nDfa4.r fNxoxxqgs
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1886.
GRANT PITzER, .......-Local Editor

"A. Fancy loeaIaes the scenes wonpsw0afH
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School 10y to his "a.

PA, be sure to stop at Q. r HER
RINGS and get pair of bis guaranteed
shoes, that he sells at 81 25 The boys
say they can't wear them out. His shoe
stock is enormous,and he gSIs new styles
daily.
O.. p. HERRING 81 COS
Popular Cash House
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-08-12
Punishment of the French
Princes.

Paris Letter:-The Orleans Princes
are putting their houses in order to
depart. All movable property, so far
as possible, is being shipped out of the
country, and houses and lands arebe-
ing sold or mortgaged. Everything,
so far as possible, is being turned into
ready cash to avoid the eon6scation,
which is sure to come. Some OF their
estates have been mortgaged to the
Credit Foncier. But as that concern
only advances one-third the value OF
q place, the Princes will lose two
thirds OF their realproperty. The Due
d'Aumale, for example, could only
borrow SO, $50, 900 on all his estates
at Chantilly, Guise and Paris.
Yet they are easily worth three times
that. The Due de Charities has raised
| $3.50, 900 on his Paris hotel, and the
Comte de Paris secured only $780,
900 for all of Eu. The Princed de join
vile has sold outright his Brittany
estates and mortgaged his estates on
the Marine Thus he has secured ST.
100000 in cash. These are the
estates left to him by his aunt, the
Princess Adelaide, under such mysteri
Gus circumstances. The theory is
that the Due d'Aumale was really her
son, but as she was unmarried she got
her brother, Louis Philippe to adopt
! him, and thus save her reputation
and legitimize the boy, and in return
for this service she left her fortune to
Joinville, Louis Philippe's own son,
instead of to Aumale.
| have it, by the way, on the best OF
authority that the Comte de Paris
would much like to spend his exile in
England. Indeed, he actually wrote
| to the Queen, asking her if she would
| let him occupy one of the estates be-
longing to the crown. Victoria return
ed a negative reply. She told him
| frankly that her family was now so
large that she needed all her estates
| for it, and had not room to offer him
a permanent home. As the Due d.
Aumale long ago sold the place he
used to own in England, the Princes
have now definately turned towards
Switzerland as their place of refuge.
The Comte de Paris some time ago
bought large estate near Geneva, and
it is now being put in order for occu-
pancy, and furniture, books, pictures,
etc, are being quietly shipped thither
from Paris, Eu, Chantilly, and the
other Orleanist estates.
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s.. sosrrn.s ACADEMY. 81. rArL.

Delightfully."- situated on Nelson Ave, in
one OF the most beautiful locations In
Sc. Paul, this leading female academy oc.
cupying the entire block between Western
and Virginia AYES. The building is a
handsome stone editice four stories in
height, with a frontage OF 240
feet. A beautiful lawn, and large play
grounds surround the house. In the semi
basement are the kitchen, reieetories and
play rooms, over these are class rooms,
music rooms, several large reception rooms
and parIors. the library, museum, etc. On
the next floor, more class AMI music
rooms, a beautiful chapel, the sisters
rooms, with the dormitories on the upper
floor. Bath rooms, study halls and reere.
alton rooms are also ampis provided for.
The corridors throughout the building are
wide, well lighted and ventilated, and all
rooms and hall are lighted by gas. In the
rear of the main building is the boiler house
and steam laundry. All the buildings are
heated by steam which enables the mninte-
nance OF an agreeable temperature during
the coolest winter weather. Each pupil
has her own bed and washstand which is
neatly curtained of, and sisters sleepin each
dormitory. The sanitary arrangements
are pronounced by DIR. Hand of the state
board Of Health .as perfect as it Is ossi-
BILE to make them In word the whole
institution is model OF neatness, cleanli-
ness ami convenience combined with every
appliance OF modern science tending to in
sure the health and comfort OF the pupil
while pursuing her studies.