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, 1886-03-26
Proclamation by Governor Marina.
duke.

ST.. LOUIS, March 25. -Governor Mar
maduke has issued a proclamation calling
upon the Missouri Pacific Railway COM
pany and upon its officers and agents, and
its employees of every grade, each in their
several capacities, to assist in resuming
traffic of all kinds, in the usual way on
all railroad lines operated by said com
panyin Missouri, and warning all persons,
whether they be employees or not, against
i~nterposing any obstacle whatever in the
way Of said resumption, and calling upon
all good citizens to assist in carrying out
the purposes Of this proclamation. and
also extending the whole power of the
state, so far as it may be lawfully welded
by its chief executive officer, TO sustain the
company and its servants in said resump-
ton. and restrain and punish all that may
oppose it.
AUSTIN, March Ex-Governor Ireland
to day issued a proclamation warning all
persons engaged in unlawful acts con-
nected with the present strike. and calling
on law abiding people OF the state to aid
the civil officers in restoring order.
Topeka, Kan, March 25.-Governor
Martin issued a proclamation to-day recit-
ing the evils existing under the present
railroad strike and calling upon the peace
officers of the state to protect property and
see that the m of the state is not
, 1886-03-26
Fire at salida. Col.

DENVER, March pa Salida, Col,
special to the Republican says A FIRE
broke out at the Windsor at noon to day
and was completely destroyed in twenty
minutes, the guests having only time to
escape alive and leaving all their effects in
the burning building A strong wind
was blowing at the time, which spread the
fire to the adjoining building. and as the
entire block was composed of frame
houses, in spite Of the heroic efforts of
the fire department, twenty seven pnnci-
pie business houses and over half their
contents were destroyed. The loss is
$4,000, insured in eastern companies
for $4,000.
, 1886-03-26
THE KNIGHTS REPLY,
And Impeach the Veracity of
Jay Gould.
Railroad Traffic Resumed in
Kansas City.
Secretary Manning's Condition
Improved.


ST.. LOUIS, March 25.-The executive
board Of district assemblies, Nos. l0l,
10Y and 03, Knights of Labor, have
issued an address to Knights of Labor
and trades unions throughout North
America, intended as a reply to the state
ment made by Mr.. Jay Gould last night
in regard to the strike of railroad EN-
ployes Of the southwest. After quoting
from the statement OF Mr.. Gould's SEN
tence saying that the employees on his
roads have presented no grievances to
their arrangements, the address says /:
I'VE have wearicd the press and worn the
types of the world in stating our grew
,ances and demanding an opportunity to
present them to- Mr.. Gould and his
%lieutenants. We have offered through
the highest channels that represent us in
the nation to meet him upon any field
we have sought-we have plead-we
have demanded, that we be heard. To
all this Gould has turned a deaf ear. and
now before the world we challenge him to
hear u complaints before the world we
impeach his v%eracity when he a y we
have not presented them. Before the
world let the trial go on
Referring to the decision of MIR. Gould
to sue the organization of Knights of
Labor. the address says: Mr.. Gould
and his counsel well know that such
silly carnations are an insult to the intel
ligence of our schoolboys and a challenge
to the courage of our grandmothers.
The address closes with an appeal to
strikers to stand firm until their organi-
zation is recognized and their demands
, 1886-03-26
Kansas City Cattle Market.

KANSAS Cry, March 25.-The Lire
Stock Indicator reports as follows;
Cattle-Receipts, 46l head; shipments.
none; shipping grades nominally loo
lower; butchers weak and feeders steady
choice to fancy. Is. 0O(G5 20; fair to good,
$4l0(94.90 common to medium, $500
GA. 5oi stockers and feeders, 50 400 4 20,
COWS, 81. 60G 20. d
, 1886-03-26

NEW York, March 25. The trial of
Alderman Jaehne, on the charge of brib-
cry, has been fixed by the district attorney
for the 18th of next month. Ex-Alder-
man Waite, n is said, will be a witness
for the prosecution.
, 1886-03-26
The Grand Old Man Puts Off the
Day Once More.

LONDON. March 25~.-Gladstone has
decided to have the programme he had
marked out for himself in the commons
this evening carried out. despite his ina
bility to be present. Sir VIM. Vernon
Harcourt, chancellor of the exchequor,
therefore spoke for the premier and said
Gladstone would nnounc his policy
ApriI 9th.
, 1886-03-26

The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the j. II. Gordon Ditch company, for
the election Of trustees and for the tran
saction of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting, will be
held at the Office of the company, in this
city, on the 7th Of April, 1885, p
Cheyenne, March 10.
4raIE G. A. Campbell,
Secretary.
, 1886-03-26
Observation-Disclosures JOIN the Dress.
makers.

NEW York, March 25.-The strike OF
the cloakmakers still continues. Bischoff
and Oppenheimer, both large cloak man
~ufacturers, to day notified the strikers
committee they would grant the demands
of their operators. Up to noon there had
been no answer made by the Manufactur-
ems Association to the proposed agree
ment from the Central Labor Union.
Orders were therefore issued to call out
the buttonholemakers employed in the
shops of cloak manufacturer. They
stopped at noon and thus added nearly
ZOO to the ranks of the strikers.
, 1886-03-26

s.e45 New P~ostmasters

WASHINGTON, March 25.-In response
to the senate resolution the postmaster to-
day informed that body that the total
number Of removals of f~ourth-class post
master from March 4, 1885, to March 3,
1886, was S,645.
, 1886-03-26

KANSAS Cry, March 25.-The Times
Fort Elliott, Tex, special says; In a
fight at Tascosa over a matter Of cattle
stealing, four men we're killed and two
probably fatally wounded. The two others
remaining are now in jail The dead
men are Jesse Sheets, Fred Chiffon,
Frank Malley and Ed King. The wound
ed. Tenton Woodruff and Charles Eyerey.
, 1886-03-26
Starting a missouri Pacific Freight

ST. LOUIS, March Pa Missouri Pa
ci6c freight train, under guard of a large
force Of police, succeeded in making its
way from the Union depot this morning
to the city limits without encountering
any interference from the strikers. Great
crowds assembled along the line of the
road and several attempts were made by
strikers to uncouple the cars, but were
prevented and the crowds were dispersed
by the police, the train getting beyond
the city limits unmolested.
, 1886-03-26

A genuine opportunity to make money
without investing capital. County rights
now being given in Wyoming for our at
~tractive and fast selling new work Stan
dard in character, rich in illustration and
attractive in form. A book the people
want and will buy everywhere. Address
at once. A h. BANCROFT & Co,
San Francisco, Cal.
, 1886-03-26
Missouri Militia Called Out.

ST. Louis, March 25.-The Rainwater
Rifles and Company G., Branch Guards,
are under arms at the armory, ready for
immediate assistance of the police at a
momen.'s notice. All militia forces of
the city are under orders to be ready for
duty at the call of the governor.
, 1886-03-26

PROVIDENCE, r. |. March 25.-At the
Republican state convention this morning
Geo. Peabody Wettmore, of Newport,
was nominated for governor, +. Lucins
Darling, of Pawtucket, for lieutenant
governor, aud Joshua NJ. Alderman, of
Providence, for secretary of state.
, 1886-03-26

Orders lett at the store of the Warren
Mercantile company for the next few days,
will be promptly attended to by our agent,
Mr.. ID. T. Holmes, whom we consider the
finest and most skillful tuner and regula-
tor in the West.
KNOTT, MCCLURE Music Co,
Denver. Col
, 1886-03-26
clothing F1rm,s Failure.

SAN FRANCISCO. March q coleman
Bros, wholesale and retail clothiers here
and New York, have failed; assets, 1913,
600; liabilities. $3S, 1000.
, 1886-03-26
Railroad Traffic Resumed in Kan.

KANSAS CRY, March 25.-The great
est excitement and activity prevails this
morning in every switch yard except the
Missouri Pacific, and freight is being
handled with all possible celebrity. There
will be some delay in consequence of the
blockade, but it is not expected to be seri-
Gus, as the strike was of short duration.
Business is resuming with wonted activity
among all industries affected by the strike.
, 1886-03-26

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Ell Seven Cattle
company, will take place at the
company's Office, in Cheyenne, Wyo.,
April 5, 1856, at 2 p. ~, for the transac
ton of such business as may be brought
before it. joins CuDAHY,
Sacratar-
, 1886-03-26
To Butter Consumers and Those Who
Pay Their Money for a Pure Article

The Brighton Creamery butter is now for
sale at the stores of Leibey & Whipple and
R. n. Heath in this city. The butter is
in one pound prints and branded Brigh-
ton Creamery, and sold IN no Other ardy.
1t is warranted pure, and 800 offered for
any adulteration found therein.
HODGE x HoUGHToN,
Proprietors oftbe Brighton Creamery.
, 1886-03-26

To the great. fine, stock sales at Nam
moth stables, which begin March 30, and
end April 6. One fifth fare to all who
write beforehand to -E1L aNI
MARRs, MIDDLETON & HUNTER,
Denver, Col.
, 1886-03-26

The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of The Leader Printing company will be
held at the office of A II. Reel, on Tues
day, April 6, 1886.
A II. REEL,
j. NJ. ToMpKINs,
Secretary.
, 1886-03-26
]. J. KELLY

Has remodeled and newly furnished his
saloon and made it ene Of the most desira-
Bile resorts in the city. Connected with
the saloon is a well arranged billiard par
lor and club rooms for the use Of private
parties. The bar is supplied with excel
lent liquors, both foreign and domestic,
and with all the favorite brands of cigars.
A short order counte has been newly fit
ted up with all modern conyeniences, and
private dining rooms upstairs ARE eonnec-
ted with the establishment.
No. 3i5 Seventeenth ST., Cheyenne.
, 1886-03-26

The annual meeting Of the Luke Voor.
hees Cattle company, for the election Of
trustees and for the transaction Of such
other business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting, viii be held at the Office
Of the company, in Cheyenne, Wyo., on
Tuesday. April 6, at > o'clock p. M.
LUKE VOORHEES,,
President.
NJ. L. Post,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Cheyenne, Wyo.. March PC. 1Ss6.
, 1886-03-26
ron SALE.

For SALE-Work horses, mules, sad
die horses, road teams and No. | Western
COW ponies, II. j. Ashley, Fishers hotel.
Cheyenne, Wyo.
, 1886-03-26

500 buys or sells 1000 bushels of wheat
30 buys or sells 1900 bushels of wheat
40 buys or sells 1000 bushels of wheat
so buys or sells 5000 bushels Of wheat
Quotations by telegraph every few min
utes. Trades closed any time during the
day or month. Checks made at once; all
welcome. Come and look at the markets.
Nef, Prentice & Co.,
6 and 8, Commercial Block.
, 1886-03-26

100000 in Fint National bank, DEN
yer, says the S. NJ. s., is the best nickel
cigar in Colorado Rice 4 Towslee have
them.
, 1886-03-26

Vote for the bonds.


V. s. Glafcke, the florist, telephone
No. 6s. Artistic floral work a specially.
, 1886-03-26

Remember the Fox coal is the best in
the city. Telephone No. 1853 TO A. G..
McGregor, and get full weight
, 1886-03-26

Shaw gives fine prizes on billiards and
pool this month. Corner Seventeenth
and Eddy streets.
, 1886-03-26
WANTS

WANTED.-We want statesmen every
where, local and travelling, 10 sell our
goods. VIII pay good salary and all ex-
penses. Write for terms at once and state
salary wanted. Standard Silver Ware
Co. Boston, Mass.
, 1886-03-26

FoR RENT. "A house Of four rooms,
large barn and hcnnery. Inquire No.
$40 Eighteenth street.
, 1886-03-26

FoR RENT Large front room, suitable
for office, over VIM. Myers dry goods
store; steam heat. Inquire at L. r. Bres-
nahen's meat market. UT
, 1886-03-26

For RENT. -Ofhees, furnished or un-
furnished. S. B. Tuttle, with F. Il.
Warren.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

Mr.. Joe Cage, OF Hagerstown, was
here on Wednesday.
Mr.. B. f. Pitzer is visiting in Wash
ington and Baltimore.
Miss Mary Keedy has returned from
visit to Shepherdstown.
Miss Bertha Banford, of Hagerstown,
is visiting Miss Jennie DeGrange.
Mr.. Frank Hollis, of Harrisburg, Pa,
is spending several weeks at home.
Messrs. Walker and Berry have re.
turned from their tour to the big cities
Miss Minnie Bowers has returned
home from visit to Frederick city and
Baltimore.
8Editor E. G.. Jeffreys, of the Grafton
Sentinel, was in our sanctum on Mon
day. He is looking hearty and has q
grip like Old Hickory. Drop In to see
us again, brother, when you have long
or to stay.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

WEDDING BELLs.-Mr. Chas. Shook
and Miss Lizzie Ronk were married at
the Presbyterian Church on Thursday
morning at 1870 O'Clock. The ceremo-
ny was performed by Rev. j. r. An
drew, of the M. E. Church, South,
assisted by Rev. f. M. Wood, of the
Presbyterian Church. Messrs. Emory
w. Poole and Allen Ronk acted as
ushers. Immediately after the mar
riage, the contracting parties drove to
the ID. Il o. Depot and took the ii
O'Clock train for Wheeling-their future
home. Our best wishes attend them
through life.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

Mr.. HENRY SHEPHERD, one of JEFF
fersoD county's most energetic, enter
prising citizens, was given a magnif-
cent ovation in honor Of his birthday on
Tuesday last. The program was enact
ed at Shepherdstown, which town was
ablaze with transparencies and fire.
works. A sumptuous repast at the Lee
Central Hotel and grand ball, were
the main features of the occasion, al
though several neat addresses were
made. Shepherdstown cannot too high
ly honor and esteem such genial and
liberal-hearted gentleman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

AAIPUTATED THIGH.-Mr. William
Harley was injured on the B. d o. Rail
road, at Cherry Run, about two weeks
ago. Soon after the injury, morti6ca-
tion ensued, making an operation nee
essary. On Friday his limb was ampu-
tated by DIR. Myers, assisted by DIR.
McSherry and others. His recovery is
involved in considerable doubt, because
of an unhealthy condition of the system
which has existed for several years,
The unfortunate young man is we'll
spoken Of by all the men on the road
and was considered a first-class fireman.
We trust he may speedily recover
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13
A PERMANENT CURE AT wEsTMIN.
STEh. MD.

Mr.. John Lucabaugh, Westminster, Md
writes: '.At the suggestion Of a friend 1
Dyspepsia Cure. and Liver and Kidney
Regulator, and 1t gave great satisfaction.
My wife had severe attack OF Asthma,
and was treated by one Of our best physL
clans until we considered cure was
affected. but II soon made its appearance
again. DuLac's.Swiss Baisam' was recon-
mended, we began its use, and believe II
has made permanent cure. We take
great pleasure in recommending sAroman-
ma snd Swiss Balsam believing them to
be genuine. They are the only proprietary
goods that we ever used that done what
they claimed to do" Price % and Is cts.
Sold by A. M. GILBERT, Martinsburg, and
country dealers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

The INDIANs.-Dr. Durham, an
able lecturer, engaged in introducing
the genuine Sagwa Indian medicines
and salves, has been at Feller's Hall
for over a week. He gives an excel
lent entertainment nightly, consisting
of a lecture, comical farces, and Indian
dances and tableaux. Five Indians,
wild but peaceable, are with him. This
evening at 2;45, matinee will be held
for ladies and children, at which time
the Indians will give every child pres.
ent bag of candy. Admission, cts.
Admission at night, 10 cents. Little
Dan Riply is the most comical speci-
men of humanity we have ever seen.
The farmers will be welcomed always.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

TAPPED THE TILL. While Mr.. Ezra
Herring was attracted to the front oil
the store by the Moss band, Tuesday
some bold thief entered the store in the
rear, and robbed the money drawer. A
purse containing two county orders and
some small change was stolen. Mr.. H.
had fortunately but short time previ-
Gus, deposited his money in the bank.
So the daring robber was somewhat
foiled.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

REUNION AND BIRTHDAY. - Any
one passing the residence of Mr.. Lewis
E. Lambert, on Maple Avenue, about
~ O'Clock Thursday, would have imag-
ined, from the laughter and merry
making within, that a wedding had
occurred. But the cause was reunion
of the Lambert family and relatives,
and the presence of number of friends;
also the return of the birthday Of the
host, Mr.. Lewis E. Lambert. The
large table was bountifully supplied
with good things, served in the incest
style. Among the friends present was
Mr.. Jim Thatcher, and as usual, Jim
was the leader in the jokes and merrir
ment. Everybody present are loud in
praising the nice treatment received,
and the delicious meal served. We ex-
tend our best wishes to friend Lewis,
and trust he may live to welcome many,
many returns of the day.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13
BUSINESS LOCAhs,.
Ga HERE I'VE IRE 81
-Amd Here We are Going to Ssayg

We have opened up new clothing store
at John Homrich's old stand on Queen
Street, and now call the attention of the
people to our stock and ask them to call OF
US. All kinds of clothing, OF lowest rates,
tgood goods, Hats, Trunks, beautiful neck
wear, handsome and best of Shirts, Hand
kerchiefs, Cuffs. 0veralIs, Cuff Buttons,
Stockings etc We can save you money.
Call and SCI our handsome assortment OF
fashionable SHIFTS Dress Goats, Childrens
Suits, latest styles Times are hard and
dollar saved is dollar made. Why stay
away from our new eadquarters, when we
promise You good goodsa nice ct and low
prices We are determined to sell our
clothing, and stake our success on our rep
u'ation to handle superior goods. II will
not hurt you, fathers to look at our boys
hats. Mothers, call in and get one of our
nice hild's Suits. Everybody satisfied who
deals with US Nice new line of goods just
received. Give US a show is all we desire
THOMPSON 4 TABLER.
Genteel Clothiers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

SALES The attention o
our readers is directed to the sales of
valuable town property to-day. That
of Mr.. Darby is one of the most desira-
BILE homes in the town, and worthy the
attention of purchasers. The other,
known as the Brown property, is con-
tiguous to the q. v. r. r. Depot, is an
excellent location and very desirable
place-likely to grow in value:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

THE Moss FANIry.--The two entertain
ments given by this family, at the Central
Opera House, won from our people the
heartiest Of Communications. Strictly NOR
al and entirely chaste, it attracted the
heads of families so much on the first even.
ing that on the second evening the chill
dren were taken 10 participate In the joy
and amusement Of the entertainment. We
commend this family to the general public
as worthy of patronage, and trust they
may come this way again.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

A MOTHER on Queen street sent her
little boy to the mail with letter last
Tuesday evening, and gave him two
cents to purchase stamp. He return.
ed in short time with the two cents,
and gleefully said: Mother, here is
your money. saw the people slipping
their letters into little box; so l just
waited until no one was looking and
clipped your letter in, too |"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13
HEAVY COLD BEFORE CHRISTMAS,

Isaac Seligman, lit Market St., Camden,
n. j., writes, Jan. 2, 1888: III took heavy
cold just before Christmas, the cough being
so incessant at night that could hardly
lay down and have rest. DuLac's Swiss
Balsam' was recommended to me. used
il and was relieved almost instantly, so
much so that rested well the following
night. cheeerfuIly recommend il TO all
who are afflicted with coughs and colds. 1
also used it for Group on my little one,
three-and-arhalfy years old, and eased his
condition at once.v Price 25 and rs cents.
Sold by A. M. GILBERT, Martinsburg, and
country dealers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13
Do You Know

That the blue birds are with us ?
That the Jaw should be respected ?
That the INDEPENDENT is there7
That Springis coming gentle Annie
That tomorrow is st Valentine day
That the new moon wears a most
comical grin I?
That Mr.. Hard Times is an unwel-
comevisitor
That Mr.. Buz Irwin fell and injured
his wrist last Tuesday?
That slingy show men will never
draw big houses
That glit alone will lead an undeter-
mined crowd of men2
That the Mayoralty election in May
is being talked over?
That he who despiseth small things,
is small himself ?
That number of improvements are
being made in the city2
That cheerfulness is to the soul what
the sun is to the earth?
That Rev. r. II. Pitt has been duly
installed in the Richmond church?
That the warm weather and recent
rains have raised the streams ?
That all lengthy articles copied from
this paper, should be accredited +?
That "Jeems Haxby's" life is mad g
up of knots, broken bones and sorrow
That the cat is midnight prowler,
and screamer of an higher order ?.
That Abe Frank is manager of the
Baltimore Clothing Store, in Hagers-
town
That Bro. Colston answers the ques-
tions of the Monroe Watchmon with
quiet dignity and tenderness.
That although country 10y looks
green in the city, he generally attends
to his own business 2
That it is right aggravating to bite
the end off of nice cigar and then dis
cover that you have no match ?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

SLIGHT FIRE. On last Thursday
evening fire broke out in an upper
story of Mr.. James S. Pitzer's house. in
Gerardstown district. The fire was oc-
casioned by defective chimney flue,
and considerable damage was done to
the furniture and flooring. Prompt
action alone prevented general confia-
grafton.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

PRINTERS RATES. We have not yet
decided to cut on the rates of the West
Virginia Press Association, but from
what we learn of the cut rates now
being used by contemporaries. we will be
obliged to enter the arena on the same
principle, and if we do, we are prepared
to cut clear under competition.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

Mr.. A. l.. MARTIN, the enterprising
young merchant on Martin st., has
opened large feed store 10 connection
with his grocery business. Town peo-
pie will find it to their advantage to see
him If they need hay, corn, or feed OF
any sort. Farmers in need of first class
Virginia Timothy hay, can trade with
him for corn, lard or any kind Of pro-
duce.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

PEL'S Hand made Ladies Kid, Straight
Grain, goat and kid foxed Button Boots
are perfectly easy to the foot. and com bine
beauty, comfort and durability. Every
lady should try them. Sold only by
GETTIHGER q HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

Now we may expect to hear from the
fellow who has examined the bud and
found there will be no peaches this year
- Win. Times.
And from that other fellow, who has
had visions Of IAN unusually wet and
raw Spring"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-02-13

The congregation of the M. e.
Church, South, have removed from
Feller's Hall to the Court House, where
they will worship until the lecture room
of their new church is ready for occu-
pancy, which will be in few weeks.
Sunday, 14th, at $50 a. M, Sunday
School; II a. m. preaching; also, at 7 p.
M, at the Lutheran church.