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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-11-22

CONFLICTING IDEAS ABOUT THE
WORLDS FAIR.-The congressional
committee to investigate the con-
duct of the Worlds Fair manage
ment, composed of Congressman
Gambler, Flower, Frank and Wilson,
met at the Grand Pacific Hotel Chi
cago, yesterday morning. Chair
man Gambler asked Director Gen
eral Davis what his construction of
the law was so far as the constitu-
ton of the national commission was
concerned.
Mr.. Davis replied "supervisory,
and added, in response to another
question, that he considered any
proposition to establish foreign
bureaus at the expense OF the govern
ment to be against the spirit of the
law. In his opinion there should be
one recognized head of the fair. to
the exclusion of standing committees.
ce-President Bryan said that at
the time the local board appointed
its standing committees it was in
ignorance of the fact that the nation
al body was about to pursue the
same course. President Baker, of
the Chicago Board of Trade, and a
number of the local board of drec-
tors of the fair, thought the main
part of the fair should be placed in
Jackson Park; that a multiplicity of
executive heads to the fair was in
furious, and that the national CON-
mittee had hindered rather than
helped the work. The committee
then accepted the invitation to be
present at joint conference to be
held by the national and local boards
and adjourned until this morning.
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DEATH OF Col. HIcKMAN.-Col.
B. j. Hickman protector and proprie-
tor of the Hosiery Factory of this
town and for many years an oper-
ator in the manufacture of hosiery in
Philadelphia, died suddenly at the
residence of Hon. w. Ell. Ell. Flick on
last Monday morning. He arrived
here on Sunday afternoon from
Philadelphia, seemed bright and in
good health, conversing with his
friends, with his usual vivacity and
intelligence. Later in the evening
he made a social call and left there
on his way to the hotel in apparent.
" good health and when near Mr..
Flick's residence must have fallen
from a sudden and overpowering
attack. A cold, penetrating drizzle
of rain was prevailing and to the
effects of this he had been subjected
until some boys passing along dis
covered him. He was then taken
into Mr.. Flick's house and Drs.
Snodgrass and McSherry summoned,
who labored with him diligently,
faithfully and skillfully to revive
him, but the attack, whether of heart
failure or congestion could not be
overcome, he died as stated. He was
about SIS years of age, was a widow
er and his family consisting of an
aged mother, daughter and son, ar
rived here on Monday evening and
took his remains to Philadelphia for
interment. His loss in a personal
and business sense will be regretted
by our people.
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You are in a Bad Fix

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early evil habits, or later indescre-
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and body, mind and manhood, and
who suffer all those effects which
lead to premature decay, consump-
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written by the greatest Specialist of
the day, and sent (sealed) for 6 cents
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DEArH OF Mr.. CR1x-Mr. Aar

DEATH OF Mr.. GRIMM. Aaron
Grim, a respected and honorable
citizen of this community, died at
his home on the Winchester Pike,
about one mile south of town on
Tuesday last aged nearly SO years.
He died ofpneumonia brought about
by slight exposure and the nervous
shock consequent upon the injury to
his son Elmer, whose skull was
fractured by fall at the Thompson
building and who is still in very
critical condition. This death is
not only sad from the surrounding
circumstances, but is deeply touch
ing to human sympathy through
and by the sweet christian traits
and high honor of the deceased, and
after the impressive sermon of Rev.
Mr.. Chapman, when the widow and
the large family of orphan children
passed around the bier for last
view of the loved husband and faith
Ell, there were not many dry eyes in
the assemblage and many strong
men left the audience chamber for
silent, sympathetic, personal express
sion of that affinity which must be
God like, their awakened humanity,
bowling in grief. These are good
people and the Lord who touches
even with death but for good will
be with them unto the end.
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ANNoUNcEMENT.-The Ladies oil
the Woman's Relief Corps of this city
will give a Supper and Entertain
ment on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings of December
4th, 5th, 9th, in Central Opera
House. There will be a drama
tableaux, recitations, music, singing,
&C., and the supper will be all of the
best-as this community will well
understand when they know Mrs
Creque has full charge The oysters
will be No. quality. AS the Organi.
cation is purely charitable one, the
public are earnestly invited to pat
ronize it, and are assured of good
supper at a reasonable price and a
pleasant evening. To those purchas.
ing tickets for supper no entrance
fee will be required, on all others a
moderate charge will be made which
will entitle them to a vote on a hand
some chair of the most modern style
now on exhibition In the windows oil
P. Nicklas Bros. & Co., store.room
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A JUDGE SENTENCED To THE PENI-
TENTIARY.-In sentencing Judge
Davis Mclean, Ex-President Of the
Savannah Savings Bank of st. JOS
eph, Mo, to the State penitentiary
for accepting deposits when he knew
the institution to be insolvent, Judge
Anthony, the presiding judge, was
visibly affected. He said that a
sadder duty seldom developed upon
him. For years he had known Judge
Mclean. The empty coat sleeve
bore testimony to his bravery; the
erect figure. in spite of the gray hairs
to the virtue of his existence; yet,
after sixty years of honest living, he
fell, and, as judge, he was COMPEL
ed to punish him for his sin. "And
now it becomes my duty to pass
sentence upon you. The former
purity of your life, the wrinkled brow
and gray locks plead more eloquent
ly for mercy than could the tongue
of a gifted orator, and / will try to
temper justice with mercy. / SEN
tence you to Imprisonment in the
State penitentiary at Jefferson City
for term Of two years at hard la
Dor, and may you have strength
from God to bear up and be brave
under penal servitude." Mr. Mclean
is past sixty years of age, and lost
one arm twenty years ago while de-
Tending his bank against robbers. He
squandered 100000 of the banks
money in speculation.
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To THE FARMERS OF BERKELEY
CoUNTY.-We, the undersigned citi-
zens and farmers of Berkeley Coun-
ty, desiring better knowledge of our
occupation. and wishing for an inter-
change of views on the different SUBJ
jects pertaining to our work, do
unite in issuing this call to the far
mers of the county,-irrespective of
party, club, or other Organization
to meet with US in Martinsburg, on
Saturday, November 29th, 1890, at
l o'clock p. M, and help us to organ
ize Farmers Institute Society for
our mutual benefit A. Janney, f.
NJ. Noll, J. P. Carter, J. G. Lingam-
felter. P. S. Cunningham, G. S.
Hollida, Thos. G. Flagg, A. K. KY
ner, B. M. Kitchen, Alex. Clohan.
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Tributes of Respect.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great
Architect of the universe to remove
from our midst our beloved brother,
VIM. r. Grove, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in the death OF our
brother, Robt. White Lodge has been
deprived of a cherished friend and
brother, and that we bow in humble
submission to the will of our heaven
ly Father, who, in His divine wis
dom never errs.
Resolved, That while we deeply
sympathize with the family of our
brother in their sad and unexpected
bereavement, we deyoutly submit to
the decree of Him who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, That the Lodge be APP
propriately draped and that the mem
bers wear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions
be recorded in the minutes of the
Lodge, and copy be sent to the
family of the deceased brother, and
that the newspapers of the town be
requested to publish the same.
j. S. TRAMMELL,
F. F. KIEsEoME, Com.
L. G. GERLING,
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We are now offering many new
things in ladies Jackets. We can
show you lovely variety of styles
and texture to select from. Indeed
our stock of Jackets was never half
so large and our sales have been
far beyond our expectations. We
have our wraps made by special
order, so you cannot find the same
garments elsewhere. Our coats are
tailor made and we guaradtee per.
feet fit. Our object Is to sell and
please our trade and to this we offer
nothing but the best clothes made in
the latest styles. You will make a
mistake if you don't see our lines of
Ladies and Children's Wraps. They
have been advanced more than any,
thing we've ever had in our store
and the prices are what makes them
go SO lively. Only yesterday a lady
from Baltimore told US that she could
have saved from two to three dollars
by buying from us. Remember we
haven't old wraps carried over from
year to year. EMMERT & FIERY.
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DIE Erie MARoKT The ladies OF
Trinity Episcopal Church this city.
will hold series of entertainments, in
Feller's Opera House, commencing
Monday night, Dec. 1, and continue
ing throughout the week.
On the first or opening night,
"Haydn's Toy Symphony" will be
rendered by a number of trained
voices. This is a new performance,
and should be witnessed by every
body. Admission, Is cents.
A special entertainment each sue
ceeding night, for the low price of 10
cents. An elegant Supper, for which
the ladies Of this denomination are
noted, can be had for % cents. Fancy
Articles in endless variety. Just the
place to buy nice Christmas presents.
Everybody is invited.
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PLENTY OF READING.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
A SPLENDID OFFER.

In order to give our subscribers an
opportunity to obtain he best of pa.
pers, at very low rates, We have
made arrangements to club the In
DEPENDENT with the following three
great weekly papers ut cash rates
herewith named. Your politics can
be suited to your taste. We will send
you for cash. either the INDEPENDENT
and N. Y. Weekly Tribune N. Z
World, (weekly), or the weekly
Philadelphia Press, for 50 so, or will
supply all four papers for one year
for the very low sum of 81 90. No
better chance was ever offered for
so much good reading. Call on or
address Editor INDEPENDENT.
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WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in His divine wisdom to re-
move from our midst one of natures
noblemen in the prime of life; our
worthy brother, VIM. r. Grove, who
in the discharge of his duty was
struck on the head by mail crane,
taking away reason and animation.
For eleven long days he suffered ex-
cruciating pain, when the merciful
hand of death snapped asunder the
the vital cords of life, reminding us
of the uncertainty of life and the
certainty of death; Therefore be it
ResoIUed, That in the death of
Bro. William r. Grove, the Brother
hood has lost a worthy member, and
the B. & o. r. R. faithful and ef-
ficient engineer, the community a
respected citizen and his family a
devoted husband and father.
Resolved, That we extend our
heartfelt sympathy to his children
and aged parents, and pray that God
in His infinite mercy will give them
the same consolation He gave Mary
and Martha at the tomb of Lazerus.
Resolved, That in respect to the
memory of our deceased brother our
charter be draped in mourning, and
the members of his division will wear
an emblem of mourning for 80 days
and copy of these resolutions be
printed in the Martinsburg papers,
the Engineers Journal and copy
be sent to his wife and children.
Resolved, That we extend q vote
thanks to Division 81, 2S4 and 437,
for participating in funeral ceremo-
MES and to the ladies of Martinsburg
for their sympathies and kind
ness to the family of our deceased
brother, to Gen. Manager Odell, to
Supt. Fitzgerald and our local off,
GERS for courtesies rendered to our
visiting brothers, to the pastor and
congregation of the Lutheran Church
sJoHN A. BOWERS,
j. w. HILLARY, rom
Fl. G. HEssEN, ~
F. C. Holman,
LlNooLNroN, N. c., March ~, 1890.
Radam's Microbe Killer Co.,
Nashville, Tenn.
Gentlemen-We have handled the
Microbe Killer for some time. Its
sules have given us satisfaction, and
all our customers that have used it
are pleased with it.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN REEDY & Co.
For sale by E. G. Williams, Jr. Il
Co., Druggists.
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MARY WASHINGTON ENTERTAINMENT

MARY WASHINGTON ENTERTAINMENT.
AT the Opera House Formerly
Academy of Music), this evening,
22nd inst, an excellent and choice
entertainment will be offered our
people by Mrs. Senator Faulkner aid
ed by the following ladies and gentle
men, who participate in the program
as prepared, viz
Overture by Prof. Clary and Miss House
worth. "Swanee River" by Miss Annie
Chapman. Legend OF the Organ Builder,
by Miss Boydie Faulkner. "Home, sweet
Home,o by Miss Flick. 'sThen You'll Re
member Me-" by Mr.. III. A. Riddle.
ssDreams,' by Miss Wisner-Violin Obli-
cato by Prof. Luscomb. "Virglnias song
of Home,o by Miss That's Blondel. uIhe
Boat Race" Miss A. X. Wisner. "When
You and were Young. Maggie" by Miss
Flick and Stuart w. Walker as Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Washington. 'Auld Lang Syne,'
Chorus.
The doors will be opened at Z p.
M, and the entertainment will begin
st s p. m. Refreshments will be serv-
ed during the evening. Admission,
adults rs cents, children Is cents. A
general invitation is extended, q fair,
liberal attendance expected and few
hours OF pleasant, profitable and
choice entertainment assured.
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LoU1svrLIE, KY.. April IS, 1890.
Radam's Microbe Killer Co.,
Nashville. Tenn:


Gentlemen-I have been troubled
for some time with an acute form of
kidney disease, for the relief of which
I have consulted several of the best
physicians in this city, but with no
appreciate benefits resulting from
the faithful use OF the medicines or
dered. / had lost thirty or forty
pounds in weight was naturally
greatly reduced in strength and had
frequent rigors which possibly may
have resulted from uremic poison.
Several weeks ago / concluded to
give the Microbe Killer trial. ond
the result of its use has been crafty
ing to me and q surprise to my
friends. / have fully regained my
strength and weight, suffer but little
or no pain, have no recurrence Of the
rigors, appetite good, and have the
fullest confidence in a complete res
toration to health. / willingly rec
ommend the Microbe Killer as q
remedy of great value.
Very Respectfully,
VIM. H. METTERT.
For sale by E. G. Williams, Jr. Il
Co., Druggists.
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AN honest Swede tells his story in
plain but unmistakable language for
the benefit of the public. Zone Of
my children took a severe cold and
got the Group. gave her teaspoon
full of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
and in five minutes later / gave her
one more. By this time she had to
cough up the gathering in her throat.
Then she went to sleep and slept
good for fifteen minutes. Then she
got up and vomited and then she
went back to bed and slept for the
remainder of the night. She got the
Group the second night and / gave
the same remedy with the same good
results. / write this because /
thought there might be some one in
the same need and not the true mer-
its of this wonderful medicine" c..
A. THoMsPEEN, Des Moines, Iowa. so
cents bottles for sale by E. G. Will
liams, Jr. & Co., Druggists.
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UsefulInye .

Having purchased the patent VIM
dow and Door Strips for Berkeley,
Morgan and Jefferson Counties, we
call the attention of Carpenters and
Builders, and all who have trouble
with cold windows. We intend to
put them in all new window frames
at a small additional cost. 1t will
repay you to come and see them be-
fore purchasing. We also want good
men to represent us in these counties.
w. E. TEBo & Co.,
Between B. & 0. Depot and Han
mis- Distillery, Martinsburg, W. Va.
n15,tf.
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A COLUMBUS MoNUMENT.-Howard
Kretschmar, the well-known Chica-
go sculptor, has completed a design
for a Columb bus monument, which
has been submitted to the Worlds
Fair directors. The base OF the
monument is square, and surmount-
ing it is q circular plinth on which
rests a rectangular pedestal support
ing the statue of Columbus. On
each side of the pedestal, supported
by bases, are groups and figures rep
resenting, respectively, Glory, Free
dom Philanthropy and federation.
The architectural part of the monu-
ment is intended to be of granite
and groups of bronze. The compo-
sition is pyramidal, compact and
massive. At the base of the statue
is the inscription, "Land, hol" and
in this may be found the motive of
the statue. The action portrays
suppressed excitement, doubt, tri-
umph and awe. The figure is richly
but simply clad, without any ac-
cessories.
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An interview with members Of the
Davis Elkins syndicate, which has
the controlling interest in the West
Virginia Central Railroad, was pub
lished at Wheeling, Saturday, in
which it is stated that the West Vir-
ginia Central has located routes and
will commence costructions, within
few month, of two gigantic extern
sions from their present terminus IN
Randolph county. One extention will
run south through Rowlesburg,
Greenbrier and Monroe counties, OF
w. Va, to connect with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio near Goshen, Va,
and the other will run down the
Monongahela Valley to connect with
the Southwest Pennsylvania system
near Uniontown, and giving q
through route from Virginia to Pitts
burg. The two extensions will be
over 400 miles in length.
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WEDDING Bells We clip the
following from Loveland, O., pa
per: The most pleasant society
event of the Thanksgiving month at
Loveland was the Dieffenderfer-
Clinton wedding Tuesday evening.
The lovely bride on this occasion
was Miss Matte Clinton, the only
daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Horace
Clinton, one of the sweetest young
ladies of the Loveland society, while
the groom was Mr.. Ed. Dieffenderfer,
of Martinsburg, W. Va. The mar
riage ceremonies were performed at
the First Presbyterian Church in
Loveland, Rev. DR.. Faye Walker,
President of the Oxford College for
Young Ladies, and uncle of the bride,
officiating. The ceremony was a
very beautiful and impressive one,
including the ring presentation. Miss
Kate Peachy played Mendelssohn's
wedding march as the wedding par
ty entered the church and took their
places at the altar, and low sweet
music during the ceremony. Miss
George Thompson was the brides
maid and Miss May Stewart maid of
honor. The groomsmen were Mr..
Mr.. Will M. Lockwood, of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, and Mr.. Thos. Cough
lin, of Berkeley Springs, w. Va, the
ushers being Mr.. d. E. Lounsbery
and Mr.. j. W. Carmichael, of Love
land. The bride looked lovely in
white silk. Miss George Thompson
wore pink silk, and Miss May Stew
art China silk. The groom wore the
conventional black. The reception
was held at the home of the brides
parents in West Loveland from 1880
to 10 o'clock. There were large
number Of beautiful wedding presents
displayed from the many friends of
the happy couple. A pleasant feat
ure of the reception was that the
sumptuous wedding supper was sery-
ed in the home of the newly-married
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Dieffenderfer
leaves this morning on a wedding
tour to be spent in the East, and on
their return will reside at Loveland. /"
We heartily congratulate friend
Ed. He is deserving, excellent
young gentleman. May peace, hap
piness and prosperity ever abide
with the couple.
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EXCURSION TICKETS TO HOT
SPRINGS, ARK.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company has placed on sale at all of
its principal stations round trip
tickets to Hot Springs, Ark, at
greatly reduced rates. The going
limit on these tickets is thirty days
and the returning limit is three
months, thus affording an opportu-
nifty to spend the winter in the gen.
ial climate Of the Southwest. The
route is via Cincinnati and st. Louis
with only one change Of cars, and
that is made in Union Depot at St.
Louis. Pullman sleepers ell the
way.
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We have one thousand Beautiful
Presents to be given away during
our Great October Sale. 1t will pay
you to come early and often, bring
the whole family, for we will be offer
ing goods at such ridiculous prices
during this sale, you can supply the
whole family at just half price. Ask
for your Ell. I'll. III. Checks.
G. p. HERRING'S Monmouth,
Cor. Queen & Martin SITS. Bargain
House.
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THE trains now stop at the new 9.
Y. Depot, owing to an announcement
made in the papers a week previous.
The depot is nearly completed, but
owing to inferior plasterlng, the cell
ing has to be removed and newly
plastered, when electric lights will
be put in the building. Much con-
venience is afforded passengers, as
the rooms are commodious and the
streets afford much better walking.
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DEAD LErTERs.-The following is
q list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, Nov. IT, and
which will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office Dec. lst, if not called for.
When calling say advertised.
Mrs. w. L. Andrews, Rease Bak-
er, Mrs. Mollie Goldman, Charles l..
Drebbing, Mrs. Lottie Miller, Mrs.
Charles Noon, Mr.. j. Neil Oliver,
Mr.. A. Vernon Powers, Mr..
Strother, Jacob Shaw, Mrs. Ann
Thompson.
w. II. II. FLICK, 2. M.
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WE have every reason to believe
that our fall and winter trade viii be
greater than any we have ever expe-
rienced, and having made unusual
preparations, the results Of which are
constantly coming in. crowding eve
ry department and causing greater
demand upon our space, which me-
cessitates Immediate removal Of all
odd lots and superfuous stock. We
have picked out all slow moving and
odd lots of goods and viii quicken
the sale this coming week, by q great
reduction from regular price and real
value. EsIsfERT e FERY.
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ELECTION OF OFFIcRs.-The fol-
lowing officers were elected By the
Central Building and Loan Associa-
ton, Nov. Is, 1890, for the ensuing
year. F. d. Staley, Pres; Conrad
Cline. Vice Pres; F. Gerling, Sec.;
G.. w. Feidt, Treas. Directors /:
S. Fl. Martin, L. G. Gerling, Louis
Wolfes, G.. W. Tlimble, Joseph
II. Shaffer. j. w. Neer, Henry Kas-
tie. Solicitor, j. N. Wisner.
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FIRE.-The town was started on
Wednesday evening last at the
sound of the fire bell, the first in
many months, to summon the fire.
men to a fire in the property oil
James Queen, COL, situated east OF
the B. & o. shops. The fire was
caused by the carelessness OF the
occupants in piling sumac leaves too
near the stove pipe. The entire
structure was burned, and an adj
joining house and stable slightly
damaged.