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CHANcERY.

BACK CREEK VALLEY. This beau
tiful valley, located some six miles from
town. offers fair inducements to capt.
talists, who have the means to mine its
minerals. Coal, of good quality has
been discovered. In different localities
lead has been found in large deposits |;
also veins of copper and silver ore. The
valley is easily reached, and it has long
been mystery to us, that some enter
prising capitalists have not embraced
the fine opportunity offered, and loca.
ted mines in that section.
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WANTS TO CUSS.

aThose blamed fool Democratic
politicians who are raising Cain be-
cause President Cleveland does not
90 fast enough, or rather does not
cause Republican oiiice-holders to
90 fast enough, ought to be sup
pressed. Mr.. Cleveland is q Demo
cratic President, and just about ten
million times better than Republi-
can executive, which the senseless
chickering's and discomfort engender-
ed by that class of people will result
in reproducing. If we were given
to that sort of thing, we should GER
tainly remark some cuss words that
would be appropriate to their cases"
Statesman.
We had no idea that the process
of reproducing was going on so fast,
or that it was so self-evident that
our genial friend of the Statesman
wants to remark "some cuss words
about it. evil result in re-produc
ing" Ell? BY jolly, but the process
of incubation has been very short
When will the egg hatch anyway?
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JUDGE "a ELKNER'S CHA RGE.
The serious attention of our read
ers is respectfully directed to the
charge Of Judge Faulkner to the
Grand Jury, published in another
column. 1t is n sound, clear and
comprehensive legal disquisition of
grave and important subject.
Whether viewed from the stand
point of the jurist, the lawyer, the
statesman, the moralist or the citi-
zen, the correctness thereof is sufli-
GENTLY apparent to merit the com.
mendation and approval Of all. The
law excuses no one, and the fair and
impartial euunciation of this adage
and terse as we'll as dignified appli-
cation Of the doctrine, or rather the
enforcement of the law, as it exists by
organic institution and legislative
enactment, is made so lucid by the
Judge that all who reads may under
stand, and. we trust, as good citi-
zens, fully appreciate. There is no
need for respectable people to mask
their features, and under the cloak
of darkness and the might of mum
bers, engage in any act that will not
bear either the test of the law or the
knowledge of daylight. We under
stand that the Grand Jury pushed
matters very closely, and indict-
ments against those engaged in the
midnight lawlessness, would have
made serious trouble to any persons
against whom they might have beer
found. Want Of identity is the very
thin partition wall between them and
indictment. Subsequent Grand Ju
ries may reopen the investigation
consequently participants will be
slow to acknowledge their presence
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

HON. w. II. FLICK, U. S. District
Attorney, and ]. W. Pitzer, Esq, who
has been acting as a juror before the
last term of the District Court, returned
home from Clarksburg last Sund ay
morning, In closing the term, Judge
Jackson took occasion to remark that
when the next term opened Judge Flick
would probably be ex District Attorney,
and that he desired to earnestly
thank him for his hearty cooper
alton in the past, and to warmly con-
graduate him upon the able, willing
discharge of all the duties devolving
upon him. "None," he said, "has been
more earnest in the discharge of his
trust" Judge Flick made neat, pleas
ant reply, in which he took occasion to
thank Judge Jackson.
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YOLNME w.

This issue begins another year in
the existence Of the INDEPENDENT.
Within the pages Of the ffty-two is
sues Of the past twelve months can
be found all the important events Of
the year. How it is mingled ? Here
a note Of gladness and there words
of gloom--words both Of joy and
sadness, of profit and ofloss, of good
and of evil. Whatever Of editorial
comment there has been was not
born ofdeception, but was the honest,
conscientious convictions Of mind
struggling for the best light and aim
ing toward as high a plane Of useful
ness and Of right as nature, thought
and experience permitted our limit
ed faculties to grasp and use. We
promise as honest an effort for the
current issue, proposing to uphold
the right as God gives us to see the
right and ever labor for the growth
and development of our home inter
ests and the cultivation of brother
ly love, of neighborly assistance, the
maintenance of good government,
good morals, and the establishment
of peace and good will wherever our
mite of influence can possibly reach
and find welcome. The INDEpEN-
DENT is prosperous, but only through
hard labor, and by renewed efforts
we trust to keep it what it has al
ways been--a first-class local paper.
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REPUBLICANS

\ There will be Mass Convention Of
the Republicans of Martinsburg held on
THURSDAY, April 22nd, 1886, az s
O'Clock p. M At the Court House, to
nominate candidate for Mayor.
Ward meetings will be held in each
Ward, Thursday, April Goth, 1885, at s
o'cL 1ck, p. ~, for the purpose of nomi-
natina Conneilmen, at the following
places;
1st Ward, Wgsong Hall.
I'd Ward. Grand Jury Room.
3D. Ward, S, dloOl House.
4th Ward, Sc Sool HOUSE.
5th Ward, Hos House
BY order of Co umittee,
G.. w. FEIDT. Ehr'm.
J. VIM. DEGRANGE, 6ec'y.
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SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1886.

tIT must also be confessed that
danger turks in that element of the
party itself, who cannot lose sight
Of selfish and personal considerations
for the common veal "-Statesman.
That is daisy. Now won't you
tell us in which element the selfish
and personal consideration" exists =?
Is it the selfishness in the element in
the office who won't get out, or the
selfshness in the element out of the
office who wants to get in, which !?
Confess some more while you are at
it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

MEMORIAL DAY. - Lincoln Post,
No. l, G.. a. r., is making preparations
for memorial day on May S1st. The
committees appointed for making ar
rangements are as follows On flowers,
Samuel 2. Sigler, chairman. All the
post to assist him on speakers, E. s.
Troxell, III. V. Daniels, f. G.. Bartlett ;
on music and choir, III. V. Daniels, E.
G. Bartlett on invitations, George
Lambert, w. III. Keedy, John Grotzin-
ger, FL. V. Daniels on carriages, Will
liam Armstrong, j. w. Hutzler on
permission to decorate graves in GENE.
teries, c. p. Mason. Wesley Mann, Will
liam Armstrong, w. III. Keedy, K. G..
Bartlett on reception, George Lam.
bert. II, V. Daniels on procuring
benches at cemetery, G. &. Zimmerman,
Paul Strausner, James Hartley on
flags, William Armstrong on attrac.
tiOns, Geo Lambert. William Arm
strong, Ward Greer, John Grimm,
Wesley Mann, S. b. Sigler, j. w. Hat.
zler, j. Grotzinger p. Busch. Jacob
Schleuss. F. Strausner.
VIM. ARMSTRONG, Com. Post.
G. S. Wayble, Adj't.
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SAD DEATH. Some time since Mis-.
George A. Smith, of this city, left for
DIR. Hunter McGuire's hospital, Rich.
mond, to have an operation performed
on tumor in her breast. Last Mon
day morning the sad news came that
she had died from the effects of the
knife. Mrs. Smith was member of
the Episcopal Church, kind, pleasant
and upright, and her death caused con-
siderable sorrow in our community.
Her remains were inferred at Staunton.
We extend our sympathy to the sorrow.
stricken relatives.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

HORNS LAID BY FOR BETTER ARTI-
CLEs.-Last Saturday night, first one
member and then another of the M. c..
Band would slip around the Bank corn
er. We never knew the reason of their
actions until Monday, when we learned
that these lone passengers had been en-
gagged in a kind, pleasant mission. Prof.
Fred Luscomb had entered upon house
keeping, and the NJ. G. Band formed a
donation party. Many were the good
things and handsome articles donated
to the deservedly popular young Profess
sor and wife, among the number being
several beautiful silver articles Quite
number of honorary members and
outside friends also had hand in the
business. After being pleasantly enter
tanned, the company departed at suit
able hour, with deep feelings of happi-
ness and pleasure.
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A coNsIsToRY of Scottish Rite Ma
sons, with thirty-threc charter members
was organized in this c.'ty on iae Z4tf
of March, by Illustrious Crahd Gem
mander, VIM. FL. Peckhan.' u Ne"
York, and Deputy Inspector 1snsral,
w. w. Bayliss, of Washington, -. "
Officers were elected as follows Co W
mander in Chief, III. V. Daniels; First
Lieutenant Commander, S. V. Yantis,
Jr,; Second Lieutenant Commander,
Alex. Parks, Jr.; Minister of State and
Grand Orator, Chas p. Matthaei; Grand
Chancellor, DIR. j. s. Boak; Grand Sec
rotary and Keeper of the Seals and Ar
chives, w. A. Winters; Grand Treasur-
er, VIM. M. Brown; Grand Engineer
and Architect, f. G.. Bartlett; Grand
Hospitaller, M. S. Campbell; Grand
Master of Ceremonies, Geo. E. Showers;
Grand Captain of the Guard, r. E.
Brooks; Grand Standard Bearer, Isaac
Cannon; Grand Sentinel, Thos. Kearns.
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EDITORS will have their jokes and
sometimes their references have allu-
sions. Now, there is Colston just
emerging from Lent-all broke up from
long fasting and as lean as herring,
and having learned that Messrs. Brown
q Brooks furnish choice and excellent
meals at the st. Clair, he deliberately
announces that he was posed with Dick
Cooper in photograph of the st. Clair
Building, to show the difference before
and after boarding there. You see
William knoweth where the square
meal is-hence this reference and the
allusion. They do say it is fact, too,
that the st. Clair fare cannot be excel
ed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

DEAD LETTERs.-Followi is a list
of letters remaining in the Postoflice at
Martinsburg w. v, April 10, 1885,
and will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office, April oath, if not delivered.
When calling say advertised.
Miss Annie Anderson, Miss Lou Ar
mold, Miss Jennie Davis, Lilly Davies,
Scott Miller, Miss Il. l.. Miller, iona
than Oernstead. Miss Flora Parsons,
Mrs. Ariet A. Steele, Mrs. Florence V.
Snider, Annie M. Shippers. CARDS
Mrs. Jennie Harper, Frederick Ross.
w. b. CoLsTON, p. M.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

Mr.. FRANK MILES has opened a
grocery and provision store on the cor
ner of Martin Street and Spring Alley.
Being an industrious young man, we
trust he may achieve full need of sue
cess.
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New LOCATION. Mr.. J. w. Roberts

NEW LOCATION. MIR. J. w. Roberts
is now occupying his new store room,
next to Staley's building, on Queen
Street. He has fine corn on hand, and
the best of coal-and can tell you a
good joke every few minutes, Success
to him in his new quarters.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

Mr.. EDWARD WILD leaves for Der
kelley Springs to-day, to take charge of
the new bakery and confectionery OPEN
ed by his father. We commend Ed. to
the good people of Bath, and predict
that in him they will find a pleasant
young business man.
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THE Marshall Herald, published at
Moundsville, is the latest acquisition to
the newspaper ranks of the State. 1t
is earnestly Republican in politics, and
judging from the general makeup of
the initiatOry number, it will be a new
sly and able paper. We welcome it
heartily, and wish it prosperity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

THE GRANpEsT ENTERTAINMENT. - 1t
would be impossible for us to eXaggerate
the praise given TO the Miss Arnott Com
pany in the rendition Of Leah the Forsak-
en- in the Opera House last evening. The
Opera House was literally packed and
many were compelled TO stand In speak
ing of the play too much cannot be said.
The dramatization which is preserved with
such marked fidelity is an effective story
of two lovers fdissentlentr religious creeds
the growth Of Questionable love, the per-
secutiOn on account of religion, the dupli-
city and remOrselessness of an apOstate
jew, the treachery and hence separation
OF the atfanced. and sorrowful results,
Miss ArnOt, as Leah, the Forsaken," pre-
scented a beautiful picture to the gaze and
admiration Of all in the house Of the deep
love, strong passion, conscious innocence,
revengefulness, hatred sorrow and at last,
forgiveness in such perfection as to thrill
and hold the entire audience spell-bound
with admiration and enthusiasm. Tears,
and smiles followed the impressive silence
created by her oritOrical powers. Her
womanly nature when she discovers the
man for whom she had torsaken everything,
at the altar with another, gives vent to an
outburst of feeling which looks weird, ro-
mantle and beautiful, and her subsequent
arraignment of him who her whole life had
been confided. unnerves the audience for a
moment: followed with shouts of approval
from the thousands of admirers in the
house "Leah'' is unquestionably Miss
ArnOt's great play, and in saying this, we
do not wish to detract nothing from her
other plays rendered this week.-New
York Star.
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COUNTY Clerk Doll says that he has
almost forgotten how to issue a mar
rage license, Boys it is shame TO let
the good old custom become an "innoc-
uous desuetude," so to speak. Estates
man.
1t is the administration fault Mar
riages were plentiful while the Repub,
licans ruled the county.
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Hon. JOHN j. HETZEL, of Paw Paw,
Morgan county, has accepted an invita-
ton from the SHERMAN Invincibles"
and will address that body on the night
of Tuesday, May 18th. The well-known
ability of Mr., Hetzel, and his true re-
publicanism, will fill the club room to
its uttermost.
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choice Butter IN Demand.

THE sooner farmers and dairymen use
the Cooley Creamer" and Davis Churn"
the sooner the demand for butter will be
supplied at greater profit to the produc.
er. Sold by j. n. THATCHER
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Proceedings of ue Circuit
Cart.

Hon G j Fsulkner, Ju 1ge; A. y
Hughes Esq Prosecuting Att 1rDey; Robt
Lamon, Esq, Sheriff s. Fl. Martin, Esq
Clerk.
B. Lutz. vs. e. b. Macanaughey,
judgment for $40. w. B. Colston, ten
dered resignation as Commission of Cir
cult Court. Indictment against Geo.
Macky, guilty, "a hours in Jail. State
VS.. Thomas Tebo, petit larceny. jury
verdict, guilty, days in Jail State VS..
Agnes Turner, granddaughter, jury YER
dict, involuntary manslaughter. $50
fine, five months in Jail. State VS.. John
Vogle, assaulting officer, plead guilty,
$50 fine, and 60 days in jail
CHANCERY.
G. i. Rutherford, admir-, vs.. John
Carpenter, ct. al, referred to commits
sioner. Frederick Carts VS.. Caroline
Young, ETC., decree for sale. G.. M.
Bowers, VS.. Virginia II. Bowers, ct. al
referred to Commissioner for partition.
ID. Meyers Il Co., VS.. Henry Kratz 81
Son, retired from docket. j. III. Stuck
ey VS.. Jane McMillen, ct. al, distribu-
tion of funds in hand of special Com
missioner and cause retired from dock.
ct.
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Additional Locals,

Ex-SHERIFP G. A. CHRIsMaN will be
found ready to settle taxes at his office in
the Shut building on Martin Street,
near the B 81 o Depot.
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The Jersey L,ly-she is a Daisy.

ON exhibition in our front wiz dow.
Her wardrobe consists of
Our neat-ftting Jerseys oaly
SOC worth zoe
Our Pretty braided Jerseys only
75c worth 81.
Our Tailormade pleated Jerseys only
81 rs worth S1.75
Our handsome Vest Front Jerseys only
$3.50 worth 81.
Our pure linen Collars and cuffs only
lUc each worth 25c.
Our five button Jouvin Kid Gloves only
75c worth 81.
Our Blonde Bang Yelling, all colors, only
zoe per I'd. worth 25c.
Our guaranteed Glove Top But. Shoe only
1926 worth So
This outfit only to be obtained at the
Popular Cash Store.
C.P. HERRING & CO.,
Cor. Queen and Martin SITS.
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WHY should you die to win, when a
policy in the National Life and Maturity
Association, of Washington City, viii pay
you 81 900 in cash while you liver Free
circulars sent upon application to
w. A. EASTERDAY,
st. Clair Hotel Special Travelling Agt.
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Don't BE Hlsagry.

MR.. G. d. MATTHAEI has opened in
Queen Street, a private eating parlor,
where will be found, at AL hours, the best
that the market can afford served in the
incest style imaginable. Country people
who wish to enjoy pleasant M al, with
none of the noise about hotel, should
drop in Meals at very reasonable rates.
Best cooks in the town.
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CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c, /
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by missionary in South Amer
lea. Send a self-addressed envelope TO the
REV. JOSEPH L. INMAN, Station ID, Nea0
York CITY, Nov. 7, 'S5-1yr,
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DIED..

aF5-Hat ratss--fve cents per hns-for Obituary No
tees beyond The usual commencement.
In this city, Wednesday, April nth, 1886,
Miss FANNIE SHGPLEY, aged II years and
: months.
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A FIzzLE.-The performance of the
Tourists in Pullman Palace Car, in
the Central Opera House last Friday
night, was fZzle-both in entertain
ment and department The audience
paid the company an undeserved com
piment in attending. The entertain
ment was not ofan hour and half du-
ration. Such performances should be.
gin at s O'Clock, sharp. The admission
price was entirely too high.
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THE American Watch Company has
presented, through their agent, Mr..
Hyde, the jeweler, to the Mechanic IS
Band, a fine watch 1movement. The
movement will be put in fine gold
case, and voted off at the Band Fair
door. The American Watch Co. is the
largest in the United States, making
over 600 watches a day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

WITHIN THIRTY DAYS Wednesday
morning the Chair Manufacturing Com
pany completed permanent organiza-
ton. The following Board of Direct
Ors were elected ]. n. Wisner, ). l..
Dodd, S. f. Aler, Jr., II. e. Berry, f.
c. Williams, j. F. Thompson and w
b. Colston Mr. J. N. Wisner was
elected President of the Board; Mr.. s.
S. See, of Keyser, General Superintend-
ant; and Mr.. J. w. Dodd, Business
Manager The old rink property, on
South Raleigh street, will be leased for
two years, with the privilege of pur-
chasing at some future day With such
an able, active management we predict
bright future for the enterprise.
Within thirty days it is expected to
have everything in running order.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-04-17

DO you know that the best and cheap pest
Shoes in town is at the
BLUE FRONT. FRONT.
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BOdrders TAINTED.

SEVERAL good boarders wanted. In
quire on Maple Avenue.
MRS. SARAH r. HILL.
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NEW goods. Largest stock in town, see
HYDE'S JEWELRY STORE. lo-2t
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-26
THE WATERMELON.

Where rolls the broad Indus. and Nature recline,
While Strawberries rCdden on tropical vines;
Where golden globes follow the oranges bloom,
And lemon trees blossom where spices perfume
Where poppies bloom red and the lily in fear
Turns pale at the sight in the vale of Cashmere
We pluCked the riIh melon whose green beauty
cheers,
The languorous soul with its emerald spheres
When cloudlets of April tllrir showers diStill
And zephyrs of May skip O'er valley and hill,
When soft nights Of June with an odorous sigh
Dissolve in diStress at the dawn of July.
When swclterng August in rubicunG ire
Sits over the dark leaves his ashes of fire.
Then Chloe comes tripping with jolly delight,
In ebony dimples and ivory white.
Comes laden with green globes Of exquisite wine,
OF beauty bucolic AMI vintage divine
o. luscious perfection of fruitagc. how dear
To all hearts OF childhood your memories are.
Nhat Glories eXpectant can ever compare
With thy ripe completeness so rich and 50 raref
Come. Chloe now flourish the glItterng steel,
Just hear how it crackles as il it could feel
The exquisite pain of heart that is heal,
In luscious response to our thirsty appeal.
Let other Lands boast Of their sInLIer climes
OF olives and figs pomegranates and lines,
But give me the land where the apple trees bend
With fruits blushng red as the sunsets descend.
While over the hillock the melon vine trails
In fields known OF bOyhoOd, whose fortItu1e fails
When twilight and moonlight too ,emptingly
blend
Where woodlots begin and the rail fences end.
o let me not ever thy sweetness forget,
For twingCs Of conscience cause tears Of regret,
The lips may be scorched by the kiss OF red wine,
But bright eyes will sparkle when recalling thine
What tremors of horror, what showers of hliss,
Gives sadness in that, but gives gladness In this
f. Hopkins in Courier-Journal
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-09-26
THE LAND OF FRESH AIR.

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S.-A taoes nN. i'Ae oiossous crushed,
tm ,ha S,o o.u VI 'he sweet lresh ar
NJ. usy oSu.s ana ,he narrow STAR
- al ., .ne oaoies 40 ouI uie
o1 'ne herce ano burning skyt
Yet cooI and t,. .u
Under the tisses ., srn "a 60 org
1,-.-. va sun anu SIai'