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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

UNITED STATES CoURr.--This
Court met on Thursday of last week,
Judge Hugh L. Bond, of this Cir
cult, presiding. Nothing was done
last week except the transaction Of
civil business. The case of J. Will
son Martin VS.. the B. & O. r. r.
Co., was tried and the Court instruct
ed the Jury to return a verdict for
the defendant; John w. Martin VS..
the B. & o. r. Co., was dismissed
Peter Coughlin VS.. b. & O. r. r. Co.,
from Morgan county, was tried by
jury and the jury having disagreed,
was discharged. In Caroline Rhine
VS.. B. & o. 4. Z. Co., plea in abate-
ment to the jurisdiction of the Court,
was fled but not determined.
On Tuesday OF this week, Judge
John j. Jackson, Judge of the Dis
trict of West Virginia, arrived and
opened Court. District Attorney
Sturgis, Marshal White and Collec-
tor White, with full corps of Depu-
ty Marshals, U. S. Detectives and
Inspectors, a grand jury and host
of witnesses have all been on hand.
The Judge delivered an able charge
to the Grand Jury, treating princi-
pally, the violation of the Postal,
Pension and Election laws, with
general allusion to the usual offenses
against the Internal Revenue Laws.
At this time, the Grand Jury is still
in session.
The following criminal cases have
been tried: u. S. VS.. John Burns,
selling liquor without license; Jury
trial, verdict not guilty; U. S. VS..
John Wright, same offense and re-
suit; U. s. VS.. Edward Wilson, slmi-
lar offense and result; u. S. vs.. VIM.
I'll. Pennington, same ofense, verdict
guilty, and u. S. VS.. Jedson Ray,
same offense, verdict guilty, SEN
fenced 500 fine and costs.
Among the attorneys in attend
ance from distance, were Col. w.
W. Dudley, of Washington; D. B.
Lucas and Forrest w. Brown, of
Charlestown, j. D. Butts, of Harper's
Ferry aud John A. Hutchinson, of
Parkersburg, General Counsel of the
B. & o. r. R. Co., for West Vir-
ginia.-Stotesmaqs.
In addition to the above, the case
of U. S. VS.. M. V. B. Green was COM
menced on Thursday, and at the time
of going to press, jury still out.
u. s. VS.. John Frazer, illegal yot-
ing /; tried by jury, verdict not gull
ty. Same VS.. Nelson Page, charged
with Illegally voting John Frazer,
verdict not guilty.
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SATURDAY. OCT. 20, 1889.
TO DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

AT the recent Philadelphia gath
ering of democratic leaders, our own
Hon. w. L. Wilson declared that The
tariff aoould destroy the aooolen manu-
factories, By closing their looms. Hon.
r. @. Mills at the same meeting as
serted that protection fostered mama
facturers, made them auealthy and
therefore enhanced the price of acooI-
en- goods to the ertent Of placing them
so much further beyond the reach OF
the common people. Here is point
blank denial. We never yet have
known two distinguished free traders
to preach from the same text with
out peryerting the meaning and dis
putting each other.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE conduct prevailing at the
Academy of Music, during entertain
ments, is of such an outrageous char
acter as to seriously damage the pat
ronage OF the house, if not promptly
stopped. We know it is hard to stop
it, but people will not graciously sub
NIT to pay the admission, and be de-
MED the enjoyment of performances,
by reason of shuffiing of chairs,
laughter, whistling, drunken bolster
business, etc. Policemen should not
hesitate to arrest disturbers. A word
to the wise is sufficient. The Gen.
trail Opera House officials might be
bit more watchful and determined,
also.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE BRIDGE WILL BE BUILT-The
Shepherdstown Register says q new
bridge is to built across the Poto-
mac river at that place to replace
the one carried away by the flood
last June. At meeting of the board
of directors of the Virginia and
Maryland Bridge Company on Tues
day at Shepherdstown it was order
ed that committee to examine the
condition of the present abutments
and piers, to ascertain whether or
not they should be raised to a great
er distance from the water before
they are again built upon, to get es-
Inmates of the cost of rebuilding said
bridge both with wood and with
iron, upon the piers and abutments,
as they now exist and also as it is
proposed to raise them and to re.
port to the board at its next meet
ing, or at some meeting to be espec-
tally called by the President, the re-
suit Of their Investigations and in.
quiries, with such recommendations
as they may see proper to make.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
THE END-NOT YET.

The old Millerites, now called the
Second Adventists, have again failed
in going TO glory, in their prophecy
as to the ending of the world. Many
of them drop off during the year,
like other mortals, but their camp
meeting and ascension robes as a
sect, that knows the Lords ending
of the world, has again come to
naught. This time the world was to
end on or before the 25th inst, but
it failed to materialize, and the Mr..
Elder-well, fool, has continued the
world for another week. Great Lord
what cranks there are!
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

From the nature of some of Ex.-U.
s. District Attorney Watts indict-
ments before the present term Of the
u. S. Court, in this city, the govern
ment is decidedly well off by his re-
moval. A novice at the bar could
hardly have done worse. The evil
dence did not sustain an indictment
in but one case Gnfraction of license
law, and then no defense was made.
He was too busy possibly, hunt
ng up charges to imperil COTS right
to the Governorship, to render sig
nal fidelity to the Government.
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Additional Locals.

Thursday night of last week as
the late train over the Winchester
extension of the Cumberland Valley
Railroad, was passing Rest a stone
was hurled through car window, in.
juring one Of the passengers. The
fellow who threw the stone is known
and the railroad company has made
complaint against him. Warrants
are now out for his arrest and the
railroad will endeavor to secure his
conviction.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
Mr.. E. e Porterfeld, a promising

Mr.. E. e Porterfeld, a promising
young lawyer of Kansas City, a ma
tive of Berkeley county, ON the 9th
instant married Miss Julia L. Chick,
of that oity. The bride is the only
daughter of Mr.. j. s. Chick, presi-
dent of the National Bank of Kansas
City, and one of the wealthiest capt.
talists of the city. She is a lovely
woman and is exceedingly popular
in the society in which she moves.
In the course of the wedding tour
they visited the home of the groom
parents in Berkeley county.--Free
Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE reports from Montana that
the Republicans are seeking to gain
control of the Legislature by throw
ing out votes on technical grounds
come mainly from Democratic
sources, and will be accepted by the
public with a good deal of margin.
There is some doubt as to the legali-
ty of votes cast in one or two coun-
ties, but the question of counting
them will be decided by a court pre-
sided over by a Democratic judge
appointed by Grover Cleveland. If
by chance there should be any mis-
taken Republican in Montana who
imagines that he will render his party
a service by taking advantage of
technicalities and so obtaining a
temporary political triumph, he
should be undeceived at once. If the
Republicans honestly carried the
Legislature of that State, the party
leaders should see to it that they OBJ
tain their rights; but they must not
smirch the party with any such ho-
cus-pocus, backhanded counting as
is now going on in West Virginia to
cheat a legally-elected Republican
governor out of his rights. The
Democratic party has a monopoly
of that business, and she Republican
party has no disposition to infringe
the patent.-Pkiladelphaa Press.
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WRITERS FOR THE PREss.-Wher

WRITERS FOR THE PREss.-When
you write for the press put your
ideas in the fewest possible and plain
est words. Chrystalize everything
into pithy paragraphs, so that no.
body will skip it. Don't swallow
the dictionary and choke on the COW
er before you finish your commune
cation. Tell it simply and clearly
and you will reach and thrill thous-
ands. And above all write plainly
with pen and ink on but one side of
the paper. Whatever is good and
true is always welcome in any well
conducted newspaper.-Hagersto,cn
Nelus.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

The National Magazine for No
vembe- will contain among other
articles "Comparative Philology" by
Professor Schele de We're, Phi. D., J.
U. D., of the University of Virginia;
political Science" by Professor
Raymond Mayo Smith, A. D., of Co.
lumbia College. and shakespeare y
by F. w. Harkins, Ph.D., Chancellor
of the new National University OF
Chicago, whose instruction by mail
and University Extension System
for non-residents now meeting with
such favor, will also be explained in
this number.
In future numbers will appear q
Symposium comprising articles by
prominent scholars and statesmen
giving their opinions on leading ques-
lions, such as "Darwin's Theory,
1.-THE Chinese Question" Socialism,
and "Should Immigration be Re-
stricted ?" Published the first oil
each month, at lat Throop Street,
Chicago. Subscription price, 81 90 a
year. Sample copy 10 cts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Mr.. j. P. r. Dangerfeld, SO well
known in ante bellum times as Pay
masters Clerk at the Harper's Ferry
Arhory, and who has been residing
at Fayetteville, North Carolina, for
years past, died of heart disease a
few days ago, whilst out hunting.
His companion found him dead with
his gun across his breast. Old ac-
quaintances in this locality have
agreeable recollections of Mr.. Dan
gerfeld. He was an urbane gentle
man and of unquestionable integrity.
Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Hon. A. b. White, Collector of In
ternal Revenue for West Virginia,
was here last Monday, inspecting
the workings of the force. He was
greatly pleased with the efficacy OF
the same, and left in good humor.
Mr.. White has beea highly compli-
mented by special agents, for hay
ing the affairs of the State in a bet
ter condition than they have been
for the past fifteen years. That's
like White-he puts his best foot
foremost every time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE sunset of the year has arrived,
and the leaves are falling. The wind
blows them in whirls through the
streets, and across the yards, and
piles them on little heaps around the
roots of the trees, in the fence cor
ners and along the sidewalks, where
they must soon wither, decay and
pass away. They are falling on the
hillside, where late they hung out
green banners to the breeze; they
are falling in the low sheltered val
legs, and in the forests where their
brown debris will soon choke up the
streams that ran so crystal clear.
They are falling over happy homes
and desolate novels, the dwellings of
the rich and poor. They fall on
many q new-made grave not yet DER
greened with summer grass, wherein
the best and brightest promises and
hopes of lifetime have been laid to
rest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

YoUNG man, when promenading
with your best girl by daylight or
after night-fall don't take her arm.
1t is the height of improperly, and
often leads to compromising remarks.
An authority on the subject tells us
that an invalid may lean upon a
young woman's arm; a grandfather,
if he is infirm, may avail himself of a
similar support, and metropolitan
policeman seems to have acquired the
right to propel his feminine charges
across crowded thoroughfares by a
grasp of the arm, but these are the
only male persons SO privileged.
For an acquaintance, a friend, or
one who aspires to a still nearer
place, to take the arm of a young
woman when walking with her ON q
public highway is inexcusable. You
may be sure nothing will so quickly
offend her good taste, although she
may lack the social skill to resent
and avoid it. And the spectacle in
itself is most unpleasing. To see a
young woman pushed along, little
in front of her escort, by his clutch
on her arm is neither suitable nor
picturesque. 1t reverses all precon-
ceived ideas of gallantry. The fair
should lean upon the brave. Virile
strength ought ever to support femi-
nine frailness. Offer her your ann,
young man, every time, and never
under any circumstances commit the
familiarity and offence of taking
hers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

WHAT WE NEED.-brainy, honest,
capable men for the school board
who will rise above party ties and
work together for the welfare of the
community. Don't vote for any 9TH
err kind. Keep politics out of the
election. The American people are
too politic,-after awhile they will
be for eating off of plates labeled
with party creeds. Our free schools
are the bulwarks of the the nation
and let no party dare make political
services the avenue to board mem
besship.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

WHAT farce Gov. Wilson has
proved himself to be- He was de-
termined to call an early session of
the legislature. The contest COM
mittee has finished its labors, yet his
mouth is as dumb as an oyster. No
man ever acted the autocrat to such
perfection none ever presumed to
perish so high. Now, how long will
West Virginians submit to such con-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE Hagerstown papers glory in
the fact that large number of
Berkeley county people attended
their fair, in the face of the urgent
request of our papers that they at
tend that of Frederick. We are
glad to see their glee, amused to read
their infantile satisfaction, and sorry
at their comments. The Globe en-
braces the opportunity to blame
the advising of our people on the
manager of the base ball club, and as
usual, gets down in the gutter and
throws slime. The fact is the afore-
said manager attended the Hagers.
town fair himself, and was not pres
ent at the fair Of Frederick. The
Globe IS never itself, except when de-
ceiving the reader. We again de-
clare that our people should not Sc
lect Hagerstown in preference to
Frederick. The former never turns
out but corporal's guard to enter
tainments in this city the latter al
ways sends good delegations. This
was our only reason for favoring the
latter. We cannot misrepresent to
accomplish an end, like our contem-
poraries across the Potomac.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

GOVERNOR FoRAKER's illness is Pc
culiarly unfortunate. In the midst
OF a heated campaign, in which he is
brilliant figure, he is suddenly TAX
en- i'll, and will hardly be able to
make another campaign speech. But
Foraker i'll or we'll, is a bit too
much for Campbell, his opponent,
and without again making a speech,
will fairly mop the earth with him.
Few States have leaders with the
conviction, patriotism and ability of
Foraker.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

BUSINESS prospects grow brighter
every day. The railroads are taxed
beyond their capacities to handle the
freight consigned to their care.
Money is circulating to a better adj
vantage. OF course our free trade
friends will not concur in these facts.
Oh, well, they never see but
through a glass darkly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

SENATOR FAULKNER, we are in
formed, has written letter to the
Secretary of the Navy, asking that
Cruiser No. 7 be named "The City
of Wheeling" This is good enough
in its way, but we stick to our home,
and advise that it be named "The
City of Martinsburg."
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
THE U. s. COHRT.

Judge John j. Jackson arrived in
town on Monday evening, and start
ed the q. S. Court briskly on Tues
day morning. He is hard work
ing, energetic and industrious off,
cial. Verify, we believe he works
officers, lawyers, jurors and himself
too hard, considering the brief time
allotted fnortals to live. He is quick
in his decisions, but withal urbane
and courteous both on and off the
bench. This is the first session OF
the Court that has presented much
work, and our people are beginning
to see the arduous duties entailed
upon the United States Court Judge.
The proceedings will be found else
where.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

The Seventh Anniversary of our.
business in Martinsburg, having
proven such grand success, we will
give in honor of the same "a Seven
Weeks Sale of Seven of the grand
est bargains on the face of the,earth-
Bargain No. IA RegularaMade-
Ladies' Balbriggan Hose for 10 cts.
all others ask rs cts.
Bargain No. $500 ..Yds Good
Carpect for 153 cts.
all others ask % cts.
Bargain No. $500 Yds .Tricot
Cloth Is cts.
all others ask so cts.
Bargain No. $500 Ladies Rib
bed Vest for 80 cts.
all others ask rs cts.
Bargain No. $500 Ladies' Cor
sets for so cts.
all others ask ST. 90.
Bargain No. 6.-One hundred
cases Boys and Mems Boots at half
price of regular dealers, Every pair
warranted.
Bargain No. 500 pairs Ladies'
and Misses Shoes at half price of regu-
lar exclusive dealers. A written guar
antee with each pair.
only 80 days more and all the handsome
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Hon. GEORGE G. STURGIs made his
first appearance here as Q. s. Dis
trict Attorney on Tuesday last. We
have to say, that he is affable and
courteous, and watches his cases well.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE efforts of those in authority,
and with the appointing power in
their control, has not benefited the
republican party in this county. The
outlook, as it is, without correcting
influences, will bear injury to repub-
licanism in this entire section.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

u. S. Marshal White has been in
attendance on the q S. Court, and
although a recent appointee, takes a
firm and intelligent hold in perform
ing his duties.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
gtIauuico.

On October ed, 1889, Mr.. George ii
Keedy to Miss Ssdie G. Bowers, both of
this city.
On the 21st inst, Mr.. Joseph FL.
Mathews and Miss Ella ". Drenner,
both of this city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Ex-PENsIoN COMMISSIONER TANNER
has big mouth and puts his foot in.
to it every time he says anything,
The sooner he learns that ranting is
equivalent to foolishness, the quicker
will he creep away and hide himself
in some dark corner.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

THE October report of crops, by
the Agricultural Department, gives
to West Virginia a more favorable
showing than for any other State in
it's section. Add to this its mining
and manufacturing growth and the
State is pushing ahead wonderfully.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
OUR BOOK TABLE.

The November number of Harp
er's Magazine, which has just been
received, is certainly brilliant one.
The short stories by Lucy G. Lille,
John Elliot Curran and Thomas w.
Knox, are full of interest, whilst GA
Century OF Hamlet" "The Mexican
Army and other contributions are
equally entertaining. The EDITORS
Easy Chair" "Study" and "Draw-
err" as usual are charming.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

temptuous indignity Clearly either
Golf or Fleming IS entitled to TIE
Governorship.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

A flock of hawks, estimated any.
where between one and ten thousand +,
passed over Charles county, Mary.
land, recently.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

L. M. Hoke is driving a heavy
trade in mems kip and oil grain wa
ter proof boots, because he sells them
at low figures, and guarantees the
quality.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26
HOPE FOR ALL.
A ncieRt Rhyme.

There never yetwas goose so gay
But one day, soon or late,
An honest gander came that way,
And chose her for his mate.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

Artists materials at our usual low
prices. Tube paints Sets, Drying
oil 2oz for l0cts, other goods in
proportion. N. S. BURDETTE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

/ AM going to Hunters to have my
ticket redeemed, as 1T is no good after Nov.
LIST.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

On Sunday, Goth inst, in this city, of
consumption, Mr.. John Menser. The
deceased leaves two small boys to mourn
his loss.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

"Harper's Young People," which
reaches US weekly is, possibly, the
best periodical for children. It's pages
are full of interest.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

WHY buy what you do not want,
when you can always get what you
do want at EMMERT & FIERY's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

"Harper'S Bazaar" weekly
chronicle of the fashions, certainly
deserves a place in every home.
Mothers and daughters need but to
read it once, and they will always
welcome it. Address HARPER AND
BROTHERS. Franklin Square, N. Y.
The November number of "Llp-
pincott's" is just out, and full of in
terest. One of it's chief attractions
is complete novel in each number.
"A Belated Revenge in this months
is fine, and among the other contri-
buttons may be mentioned "An Odd
Love Story" "Handwring and Writ
ers," and "William Cullen Byrant,"
all of which are delightful. Address
J. B. LIPpINcoTT COMPANY, Philadel-
phia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-26

I am here to stay, have the cheapest and
best clothes in the city, and onlv ask you to
call and examine my goods. D. WE'LL.