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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

AN anonymous communication in
the Statesman, under the nom lie
plume Of ok" makes many misrep-
reservations of the EDITORS position
in reference TO the recent disagree.
ment of the jury in the case against
the Corporation Of Martinsburg.
We never reply TO any unknoaUn per-
son, but we say now to TX" that il
he will furnish his name to the pub
lie, aoe 1oiU reply to him, fairly, can
didly and respectfully. Our ideas,
thoughts and intentions, are for the
right, and if wrong in any particular,
we will cheerfully so concede, but
we will not concede anything to any
secreted opponent. Come out now,
Mr.. *" and stop your lodging.
Your secrecy is of that character,
that, if you fail in your facts, you
will surely miss on your results.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

manufactures, and all can be arran-
ged by the very simple process of
small subscriptions, payable weekly.
Two thousand shares OF stock, paya-
BILE twenty-five cents per week per
share, the money to be invested in
industrial enterprises, when necessa-
ry and when not, loaned to the men,
bers, so that the capital will be kept
at interest and not idle, will surely
aid the town and put it in such con-
dition that none need fear any scare,
about the removal of shops, &c.
Elsewhere will be found items Of in
terest to ell in connection herewith.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

THE jury law has been SO changed,
that in cases between the citizens of
a municipal corporation and the cor
poration, no special jury can be sum-
moned. This is right. If in a case
between the county and citizen, no
distinction is made, why should such
distinction be made in suit between
the citizen and the corporation 1t
is an imputation, well wiped out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
IS Head of Improved Cattle,
Farming Implements!

One Mccormick Binder. in good order One
Champion Mower as good as new One Grain
Drill, Horse rake, Wheat Fan, Fodder
Cutter, Harrows, Il Revolving and Al;
2 Barshear Flows, OLIVER Chilled and Lutesl;
Double and Single Shovel Malta Flows, /
Four-horse Wagon, inch tread with bed, in
good condition Two-horse Spring W gon.
! Cart, Buggy with top, good Sled, Steel
bottom, Nicely's make; sets of Breeding,
2 sets of Front Gears, sets of Plow Gears,
2 sets of Spring Wagon Harness, and set OF
Check Lines, Collars, Brides, Halters, Maui
and Wedges, Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Shovels,
Digging Iron, Mattocks, Spreaders, Double
and Single Trees, Fifth, Log and Cow Chains,
! set of Buggy Harness, Wagon Whip, and
many other articles not necessary to mention.
TERMS OF SALE A credit of nine
months will be given on all sums Of $40. and
upwards, under that sum cash. The pur-
chaser to give note with approved security,
negotiable and payable at the National or
Peoples Bank of Martinsburg, W. Va, with
interest from date, but if paid at maturity
interest will be RENTED. No property to be
removed until terms are strictly complied
with. JNO. W. HARLAN,
Admir- ofGeorge B. Harlan, Decd.
J. V. QUINN, Auctioneer.
feb %. 80 T. S. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

LEST.-Lent began Last Wednes-
day and will continue until April 6.
During that time, the Episcopal and
Catholic churches will hold special
services. In the Catholic church,
there will be vespers and preaching
on Sunday evenings, at 1880 O'Clock.
Special services will also be held on
Wednesday and Friday evening of
each week. The order of services in
the Episcopal church is as follows :
on Fridays, at o'clock, p. M, even
ing prayer; Wednesdays, litany and
lectures at 5 p. IN. During Holy
Week, both churches will hold spe-
cial services in addition to those
mentioned above.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
10 HEAD OF CATTLE.

eight of them mich COWS. three will be
fresh by day of sale, two, two years old !;
/ four-horse wagon and bed, spring wa
gon with pole and shafts, set grain lad
ders, / Walter A. Wood Harvester and
binder with bundle carrier and truck, in
good condition, mowers, one Champion
combined and one Walter A. Woods latest
improved, good as new, / Buckeye grain
drill, with glass fertilizer force feed, near
ly new, / horse rake, l harvest queen, 2
wheat fans, 2 harrows, one four-square
and one corn harrow, nearly new, plows,
one three-horse and two-horse, two of
them Roots make, double and l single
shovel pillow, thribble, double and single
trees, grain cradles, 2 sets breechbands,
nearly new, 2 sets front gears, plow gears,
wagon saddle, brides, collars, four-horse
line, breast and butt chains, and other ar
ticles not here mentioned
TERMS-A credit of months will be
gwen on all sums of $40 and upwards, the
purchaser to give note and approved secu-
rity, negotiable ndpayable at the Nation
al Bank of Martinsburg, with interest
from date, but if paid at maturity, interest
will be RENTED; under $40, cash. No
property to be removed until the terms are
complied with.
JAMES IL. SMITH.
J ". QUINN, Auctioneer.
feb,S.'90 j. N. THATCHER, Clerk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

If "X"is very careful observer
of affairs, he will observe that minor
tiles are as often, and possibly, Oft
ener right, than majorities. He will
also observe that man who has the
courage of his convictions, thinks
and utters his thoughts, without re-
gard to whether seven or seven hun
dred thousands of persons holds the
other way. Free country, you know.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
list of letters remaining in the Post
office at Martinsburg, Feb. 18th, and
will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
flee March l, if not called for. When
calling say advertised.
Ruth A. Anthony, John w. Bow
ers, Lizzie Harris, VIM. Fl. Heckrote,
Hattie Jackson, Alice Keplinger,
Ella Lee Keller Q, Stephen Light,
Mary G. Miles, Samuel Powell, r. A /.
Powell. W. B. Colston, p. M.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

THE mission services at the Trim
ity Protestant Episcopal Church in
this city, which began on Saturday,
Feb. Sth, We're closed on Tuesday
night last. Rev. T. A. Christensen
of Brooklyn, N. Y, who has had
charge Of the meetings, will ever be
held in fond remembrance by the
members of that church. He is an
excellent talker and a man of high
Christian character.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
TERRIBLE
W RECK !!
OF MERCHANDISE.
GREAT CALAMITY

Owing to the mild winter, we are
compelled to make wholesale sacri-
flee of our immense stock of Dry
Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Rub
Der Goods and Groceries. We will
not say we will sell you at cost, as
that is an old chestnut, but we will
say, cost shall be no consideration
whatever. We do not expect to get
cost for our winter goods now, but
we do say, nc reasonable offer refus-
ed on any goods.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

The West Virginia Legislature is
still in session at cost of nearly a
thousand dollars per day, and not
doing anything. There is simply a
battle for political party position
and all at the expense of the people
generally. Quit it, quit it and go
home.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

THE naturalist, the progressive
farmer and all intelligent and think
ing persons win be interested in the
series of six articles on the study Of
insects to be begun in the Nelo York
Ledger of March l.. The series is
by Professor john III. CoMsTocK, of
Cornell University, the eminent nat
uralist, and will describe the insect
pests which annually injure the fruit
and vegetable crops of the country
to the extent of SlO0.OOO,0OO. Par
ticular attention is given to the pests
which ravage cotton, rice and grain
fields and orchards, gardens and
vineyards. Prof. CoMsTocK shows
that the cotton worm of the South
has been responsible for an average
loss yearly of 100000 to the cot
ton crop. He considers the terrible
devastations of certain insects, such
as the locust in the West, the potato
beetle and the cotton worm, have
been blessings in disguise, as they
have shown the possible powers of
those once despised creatures and
have occupied the attention OF the
leading scientists of the world to
such an extent, that growers may
reasonably hope that the ravages of
the insects mentioned may be con.
fined within certain bounds. Pro-
fessor CoMsToCK also treats of insects
useful to the farmer. His articles
are of the greatest value.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

The Department of Agriculture at
Washington has just received from
Europe consignment of choice silk
seed worms eggs, which will be dis
tributed cautiously to all persons
who desire to raise silk worms in
this country, and it will also furnish
books of introduction in elk culture
before the season begins.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

THE poor old canal, after being
for years the victim of Inscriptions
politician, then made useless by a
flood, Is now being picked to pieces
at Champagne suppers and in the leg
islature at Annapolis. Only the car
,cass is there, but what feast it is
furnishingl
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
Additional Locals.

DON'T refuse to give the informa-
ton asked for-the law provided
that the head of the family who re-
fuses all proper information may be
sued and fined $50. In the absence
of the head of the family or any
adult member oft, "any agent of the
family shall supply the required in
formation.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
BOSTON BEE HIVE
Commissioners Notice.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Msrtinssurg, W Va, :
February l3, 1890.

FEBRUARY IL, 1890.
Susan Porterfield ct al
VS..
Ellen Couchman ct al,
IN CHANCERY.
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant
to a decree rendered by the Circuit
Court of Berkeley county, w. Va, on
the Goth day of January, 1890, in the
above entitled cause, requiring the un-
dersigned, Commissioner to ascertain
and report, First-The amount of mon
ely in the hands of John M. Small sub
ject to distribution among the heirs of
John @. Small, deceased. Secondly
The amount of any advancements, if
any, and to whom made by the said
John G. Small. deceased, during his
lifetime, and after charging up any as
certained advancements against those
receiving the same, to distribute the
fund equitably among the heirs of said
decedent, first deducting all costs con-
nected with the proceeding. And third
TO report any matter deemed peril
nent by himself, or which he may be-
specially required to state by the coun-
sci, or any Of the parties to this proceed
ing have appointed the 18th day of
March, 1890, at my Office, to execute the
said decree Of reference, at which time
and place all persons interested therein
are notified to attend.
Given under my hand this 18th day
oe February, 1890.
adam c. NADENBOUSH,
feb 15,4t Conf in Cnancery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
In Goes the Knife Up to the Heart.

RLooD MUST COME.
All Mems Heavy Boots,
Is per cent. less than cost.
All Boys Boots,
Is per cent. less than cost.
All Child's Boots,
% per cent. less than cost.
All Rubbers,
Is per cent. less than cost.
All Blankets,
Is per cent. less than cost
All Comforts,
Is per cent. less than cost.
All Underwear,
25 per cent. less than cost.
All Women's So Button Shoes,
Now $1.40
All Women's $3.50 Button Shoes,
Now 99c.
All Mems $3.50 Buckle Arctics,
Now 99c.
All y's.$1.5S Solid Shoes,
Now 99c.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
SATURDAY, FEB. %. 1890.

CANDIDATES for Congress are al
ready budding and bidding. Hop
along. boys, it is hard work and not
much glory, and often very poor
showing of ability after you get
there.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
TAXES, TAXES,
Pay Your Taxes
Last Call for Taxes of 1850.

The levy for taxes have been due since
August lst, 1889. and have been distraina-
BILE since November %. All persons are
now warned to make immediate payment,
otherwise the law will be promptly eniOr-
ced by distraint and sale.
CHARLES II. MILLER,
fS,3t Sheriff Il. e..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

&" The Blind Man Eloquent" Rev.
W. III. Milburn, Chaplain of the Con-
gress of the United States, will lee
ture in the M. E. Church South, of
this city, for the benefit of the Choir,
on Friday, February 28th, and on
Saturday, March l, 1890, at 8 O'Clock
p. IN. His subject for the first even
ing will be What Blind Man Saw
in Paris" and for the second evening
" Sargent Smith Prentiss, Americas
Most Eloquent Orator, and the Flush
Times of Mississippi" Admission
80 cents. Tickets on sale at Barr's
Jewelry Store.
" From London to San Francisco,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

Mr.. STANLEY's PERSONAL MARIA
TIvE.-The interesting fact is an
nounced by Messrs. Charles Scrib-
ner's Sons that they have acquired
from Mr.. Henry NJ. Stanley all the
American rights for his personal mar
native of the expedition for the re-
lief of Emin Pasha. Prior to the
appearance of the complete work,
Scrfbner'S Magaztne will publish an
article upon his last journey by Mr..
Stanley. 1t will be illustrated and
is certain to be as important a con-
tribution as any that has ever APP
peared in an American Magazine.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

On Friday January "a, 1890, by the
Rev. DR.. b. f. Bittinger, Thomas
Anderson Of Norfolk, Va, and Mamie
B. Clarke, youngest daughter of Morgan
II. Clarke, of Falling Waters, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
Preparing
Remodel
tOre-ROOnl.
Il Sir Weeks Sale.


Just before remodeling our store
room, we will be compelled to unload
our immense stock. In order to do
it quickly, we will sell goods at cost,
for six weeks. Now is your chance.
Stop in for bargains. All muslins
at wholesale during this sale. Be
sure to secure your spring and sum-
mer supply at once.
Awful Cuts i'm Prices.
SC. Ginghams. $50. Cost price &c.
Csc. Dress Ginghams Cost price SC.
35c. Table Damask. . Cost price Csc
SOC. Cost price 40c
Sc. Bleached Muslin. Cost price &c
&c. Shifting Stripes. Cost price &c
soc. All Wool Henriettas,
Cost price 35c
25c. Yard wide Henriettas,
Cost price Zoe
Double Width Cashmeres,
Cost price lie
35c. Dress Flannel, yard wide,
Cost price 25c
Selecias now at. 800. Cost price &c
All wool Red Flannels at cost.
Our Blankets and Comforts at actu-
al net cost.
Straw Mating.
Have 10000 yds. that must be sold.
Slaughter I'm Notions.
All Underwear at net cost.
Big bargains in Linen Towels.
Napkins awful cheap.
Best Knitting Cotton, only sc.
Our line Ladies Hose at cost.
Kid Gloves to be closed out.
All Dollar Corsets, now SOC.
Best Skirt Braid, was &c., now sc.
All ga Table Oil Cloth, now zoe.
All Dollar Percale Skirts, now 75c.
Our Shoe Stock To Go.
Our $l.00 Shoes for Ladies, now 75c
Our $l.25 shoes for ladies, now Sl.00
Our $I.75 shoes for ladies, now l.25
Our $500 shoes for ladies, now 1.50
Our $I.O0 shoes for boys, now 75c.
Our Sl.25 shoes for men, now Sl.OO.
Don't miss this chance to get
goods at cost. We are compelled to
let the goods go, as We are preparing
to completely change our room.
c.. z. HERRING,
Cor. Queen and Martin SITS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
TOWN PROPERTY.

By authority of deed of trust, executed
by s. s. Dowlan and wife TO me as Trustee
Of the Central Building and Loan Associa.
ton fMartinsburg, Berkeley County, w.
Va, dated November 26th. 1886, and re-
corded in the Office Of the Clerk of the Coun-
ty Court of Berkeley County, W. Va, in
Deed Book No. SO, pages 2ss and 2S9, to So.
cure the said Association the payment of an
amount of money therein specified, | will
sell at public auction, at the front door of
the Court House, on
Tuesday, March 4th, 1890,
at IL O'Clock. a. m, the following property
described in said deed of trust being LOT
No. ii on the plat of Jacob P. Swartz's Mill
Lots az recorded In the County Clerks office
of Berkeley County, w Va, in Deed Book
No. rs, pages lit, 1l8 and 10, and by re-
ference to which said plat more particular
description of said lot can be obtained, it be-
ing the same property conveyed to s.. S
Dowlan by E. Boyd Faulkner and Others
special commissioners, by deed of January
10th. 1880, and recorded in the office of the
CLERK Of the County Court Of Berkeley Coun-
ty, W Va, in Decd Book No. 10. pages Ice
and l67.
There is a comfortable RESIDENCE and
other buildings on the premises. There will
be due said Association on day OF sale.
S594.0s, for which, and the costs hereof said
sale will be made.
TERMS-0ne-third cash on day Of sale,
balance in equal instalments, with inter est.
in six and twelve months, and to be secured
by lien on the property.
J. NELSON wISNER,
1890 Trustee.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
Special Commissioners Sale
OF A VALUABLE
FARM.

BY virtue of the authority vested in
me Dy a decree OF the Circuit Court of
berkeley county, w. Va, entered in a
chancery cause therein pending, enti-
tied Henry g. Aiken and others vs..
George Aiken and others, on the 2ud
day OF February, 1889, the undersigned,
Special Commissioner therein appointed
and authorized, will sell public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, at the front
door OF the Courthouse, in Martins
burg, w. Va, commencing at IL
O'Clock, a. M, on
Tuesday, March Ill, 1890
the following desirable Berkeley County
farm, within II miles of GerardstoWn,
convenient to churches, schools, mills
ETC., and containing about
233 ACRES.
1t has been and still is occupied by Mr..
Henry &. Aiken. The improvements
consist of Dwelling House and new
SwitZer Barn and other outbuildings.
There is also good orchard and plenty
of water and timber.
TERMS OF SALE:-One.tbird cash
on day OF sale, and residue in equal in
stalments at one and two years, with
interest from day of sale. Title to be
withheld until the last payment is
made.
J. NELSON WISNER,
Spec'l Commissioner.
hereby certify that ]. Nelson Wis
ner, Special Commissioner in the above
entitled cause, has executed bond with
sufficient security.
5. IL. MARTIN,
flo, 4t Clerk.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
Great Sacrifice of Dress Goods.

Why do we do this !? Simply be-
cause we need the money. Don't de-
lay if you want these bargains. Come
at once. During this sale we will
sell you all Muslins, Ginghams, Cali
cos, Shirtings, Bed Ticking, Blue.
Denims, Corduroys and Pants Goods
at great sacrifice. We mean bust
ness, and if you doubt it, come and
make us an offer.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22

Now for the GREATEST DEAL
in Groceries in Is years:
Standard GRADUATED Sugar. &c.
Confectioners A Sugar. -. .63c.
Light Brown Sugar. ......... SC.
A Cans, lbs, Sliced Tomatoes. use.
Fancy New Crop N. o. Molasses, soc.
Our Golden Syr. was SOC, now. .38c.
Our Fancy Cut Loaf Drip,
Was 60c., now Soc.
In order to make this great sacri-
flee sale more interesting, we have
just received a Car Load of hand
some GOLD BAND DISHES and
beautiful Crystal Glassware, all to be
given away at this sacrifice sale.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
s!
7 HEAD HORSES AND COLTS

three of them good barshear or wagon
leaders, one fine driving horse, two, throe
years old this spring:
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-22
Tuesday, February 25th, 1890

The following personal property, to-wit
SEVEN HEAD OF HORSES q
AND COLTS, OF them mares, NE
3 in foal and fine size, 3 excel Nn
lent barshear leaders, 9 good riding an
driving, 1 two-year and | yearling colt
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1890-11-01

Our friend Grover, of the Elko
Independent, who is always right and
never wrong, gives the following ad-
wise to voters at the coming election,
which we heartily indorsc:
THAT there should be two great
political parties in a republican gov
eminent is perfectly proper, as one
acts as check upon the other IN pre-
venting political corruption; but not
withstanding this we do not believe
In being bound to party to such an ex-
tent as to vote for the nominees OF the
party regardless of their qualifications
for Office. IN short, wedo not believe
Ia the "straight ticket" theory, for
this reason that in both State and
county matters the best men should
be chosen for the respective offices.
All things being equal we would sup
port the nominees of our party; but
we do not believe it is the duty Of any
man to adhere more closely to party
than to principle, hence we desire to
offer the following advice:
When making out your ticket,
whether Democrat or Republican,
take ticket of each party and care
fully compare them; and if in your
Judgment the corresponding candi-
date on the opposition ticket is better
qualified for that particular office,
scratch your party candidate and
substitute the name of the one on the
opposition ticket. We do not doubt
that this advise will be condemned
by some strict partisans, but we be-
lieve it is privilege that every honest
voter should exercise, and that he
should cast his vote for the candidate
whom he considers the better quail
fed for the Office to be filled.
Good government depends upon
honest and competent officials more
than it does upon party allegiance,
and as candidates politics cuts no
figure in bis qualifications for a
county Office, we advise the voters of
Elko county to vote for the best men
without regard to politics"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1890-11-01
Assessment Notice.

MARTIN WHITE MING COMPANY. -
WI Location of principal place of business
san Francisco, California; location of works
Ward, White Pine County, Nevada.
Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting o,
the Board OF Directors. held on the 18th day
OF October. 1890. an assessment mo. pa Of
Twenty-Five CENTS per share was lIeved upon
the capital stock of the corporation. PAYABLE
Immediately In United States gold coin. 10 me
Secretary. at the office ofthe Company. Room
NO: 325 Montgomery street. San Francisco,
California.
Any stock upon which this assessmeut ali ALI
remain unpaid on the 24th day of Noyemb her.
1880, will be delinquent and advertised for
sale at public auction; and unless payment Il
made before, win be sold ON TUESDAY, The
10Th day Of December, 1890, TO pay the de-
linquent assessment, together with cost Of adj
yertIsing and expenses Of sale. BY order of
the Board Of Directors. v
- A. b. COOPER Secretary.
Omee-koom 9, No. 325 Montgomery street
San Francisco, California. oc35 hi y