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A PARDoNING BOARD.

The former and the present Gov
ernor of West Virginia having used
the pardoning power to an unprece-
denied extent, has led some of the
newspapers to suggest the property
of such legislation as will provide q
Pardoning Board. 1t is true, the
people are as often to blame for the
too speedy release of criminals, from
the fact that they recommend par.
dons, still there should be better
way of reaching proper conclusion
than the resultant opinion of only
one man.
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RISE IN WHEAT.

Wheat has advanced several cents
on the bushel, based, it is said, upon
the poor condition of the winter crop.
One curiosity about the rise is, that
it has not affected the London mar
ket to any appreciable extent, where
as in New York and Chicago the
current quotations indicate rise of
5 per cent. If there should be much
deficit in the incoming crop, it may
force those who deal in gambling on
cultures" to 60 higher on the present
surplus, in order to guard a short
age in delivery of next crop. 1t is a
mixed condition of affairs that will
bear watching.
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Oico.

At her home in Martinsburg, w.
Va, on the 18th inst, Mrs. Martha
Crawford Hunter, widow of the late
Col. Edmund z. Hunter, aged " years,
5 months and z days.
Mrs. Hunter was remarkable Wo-
man, possessing great strength of char
acter and Astounding in all Christian
graces. She was gentleness itself, kind
ness personified, and more unselfsh be.
ing never lived. She has been a wild,
ow, near two score years, her husband,
a noted gentleman, Colonel Edmund
Z. Hunter, having fallen victim to
the cholera in 1854. With perfect sub
mission to the will of Him who doeth
all things well, she made her life work
the rearing of her children, and wher-
ever good could be accomplished /,
was ever present, as ray of
sunshine and harbiHger of success.
She was pleasant of feature, pleasant Of
voice, pleasant in method-a living har-
mony, of woman's noblesb attributes,
and the blending of her graces and
Christian character from the now, to
the hereafter and evermore, was as
sweet transition as the blooming flower
from the opening bud. Her work was
faultlessly accomplishing rest must
surely be one of bliss and perfect peace.
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91Couulco.


In st. Joseph's church, in this city,
by Rev. III. j. McKeefry, April 16. 1890,
Mr.. j. Robert Porter to Miss Johanna
Sullivan, all of this city.
On the 14th inst, in this city, Mr..
John e. Flora, of Washington Co., Md,
to Miss Susan Wright, of this county.
On the 9th inst, by Rev. j. r. Riden.
our, Mr.. Bailey Brandenburg to Miss
Virginia Miller, all of this county.
On the 18th inst. at the Presbyterian
Manse, by Rev. F. NJ. Woods, Mr.. Hen
~ G. Bowers to Miss Ella J. Blakeney,
both of this city.
On the 18th inst, in the Central Pres.
byterian church, Baltimore, Md, by
Rev. DIR. j. I. Smith, Mr.. Turner 4.
Tongue to Miss Anna d. Vanarsdale,
both of that CITY,
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TIE death of Samuel J. Randall

TEE death Of Samuel J. Randall
removes from the legislative halls OF
the nations an able and honest states
man. He has always been true to his
duty, Snd although he has always
allied himself with the democratic
patty, get in matters of vital impor-
lance, where duty seemed to call him,
especially upon questions of tariff,
he voted with the republicans, thus
defeating party measures. In every
station Of life. he made himself use
full and ia none did he ever act dis
honorbly and his iife's record cannot
fail to impress all, of his merit and
worth.
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THE KNITTING MILL.
II is a Dead Sure Thing.

Immediately after the arrival of
Messrs. Cushwa and Buxton from
Philadelphia, the building committee
of the Building and Loan Associa-
ton proceeded to examine sites for
the erection of suitable structure
for the mill, and all things necessary.
The vacant lot lying west of the
Fitz foundry and Miller property,
was selected. At a meeting, on We'd
nesday night, OF said committee, the
same was ratified. The lot will cost
81 500, and the building to be placed
thereon, $4,000. The Association,
although fully prepared to carry
these improvements, could be much
relieved by the addition of a hundred
or two shares to the fund, which we
hope not only the town, but resi-
dents of the county, will aid in this
much needed improvement by taking
up the remaining shares of the As.
ISOLATION.
Every good citizen, male and fe-
male should subscribe stock in this
enterprise.
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& GOOD La ".

There is broad spread and appa-
rently truthful feeling to the effect
that political candidates tamper with
and bride the voters, and the best
sentiment of the country is looking
about for a necessary and proper
prevention therefor. The New York
Legislature has taken hold of the
matter by enacting law, which com
pels every candidate to publish a
sworn statement of his expenditures
and those Of his agents "directly or
indirectly, by himself in through any
other person or aid of his election. y
This is a movement in the right di-
rection, and coupled with an impro-
we'd method of guarding the ballot
box, should be able to reach and
protect the purity of our elections.
Let the good work 60 on.
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LAssoED.-Four youths, residing
in Strinesville, on Monday evening,
awaited the approach of a well-known
resident pedler of our city, Louis
Balser, and succeeded in lassoing,
throwing and dragging him for some
distance. Luckily the loop was suf-
ficiently large to fall down below his
shoulders, or the rope would have
instantly strangled him. The police
were Immediately notified, and L..
and r. Hartman, Thos. Sakeman, and
0. Williams, colored, were brought
before Mayor Lambert, who fined,
and locked them up in the cells adj
joining the City Hall until the same
were paid. No reason, other than
righteousness, can be ascribed for
their action, as the pedler has borne
a good character.
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HENRY BURLEsoUE Coat the
Grand Opera House last evening the
Henry Burlesque Company appeared
before an audience that completely
occupied the seats and tested the
standing room to its fullest capacity.
An evening reception in the art gal
lery," was the first thing on the pro-
gramme, and was much enjoyed.
Frank Dyer did some fine work in
the line of jig and reel dancing, and
Emerson and Coob did some excel
lent work as all-around comedians.
Prince Satsuma, the japanese Jug
gler, was enthusiastically applauded.
A burlesque entitled "The Seven
Temptations" closed the perform
ance. The company as whole is
excellent, and the loafers of good
variety performance will be well en-
tertained at the Grand throughout
this week.-Ihe Herald, Rochester,
N. Y.
This Company will appear at the
Central Opera House, Monday night.
April 21st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-19

Among the many other new things
in contemplation in West Virginia is
new county, The proposed new
county is to embrace all the territory
lying on both sides Of the Kanawha
river between the mouth of Len 8
Greek, IN Kanawha county, and Kan
awha Falls, in Fayette. It's under
stood there is strong popular sen
timent at the mines in favor of the
formation of the new county, but the
business men generally are said to
oppose it. Notices have been posted
in various places in that region ask.
ing all who are willing to contribute
TO fund to aid in the formation of
the new county to meet at East Bank
at an early date.
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Preparing
To-
Remodel
StOre-R0Onl.
Il Sir Weeks Sale.

Just before remodeling our store
room, we will be compelled to unload
our immense stock. In order to dc
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. Cost price &C.
Csc. Dress Ginghams Cost price Sc
35c. Table Damask. Cost price 25c
SOC. A" Cost price 40c
SC. Bleached Muslin. Cost price &c
&c. Shifting Stripes. Cost price &c
SOC. All Wool Henriettas,
Cost price 35c
Csc. Yard wide Henriettas,
Cost price zoe
Double Width Cashmeres,
Cost price lie
35c. Dress Flannel, yard wide,
Cost price 25c
Selecias now at. 80. Cost price sc
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 $1.25 shoes for ladies, now $1.0O
Our $l.75 shoes for ladies, now 1.25
Our $500 shoes for ladies, now $50
Our $l.00 shoes for boys, now 75c.
Our $l25 shoes for men, now $l.0O.
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.
G. p. HERRING,
Cor. Queen and Martin SITS.
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THERE is present and constant
demand for houses, and we know of
no better investment for money than
to put it in real estate. There are
many vacant lots in our town that
could be made to pay handsome year
ly incomes, and which market fuct-
uations have almost nothing to do
with, thereby making it perfectly
safe place for the careful investor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-19

PURSUANT to the call of the Chair
man of the Republican City Central
Committee, ward meetings were held
throughout the city, last Monday
night. The following nominations
for Councilmen were made:
1st Ward-No nomination.
Cd Ward-Geo. D. Lambert.
Sd Ward-Joseph Grimes.
4th Ward-Martin V. Green.
5th Ward-Hewett Hartman.
The following delegates were Sc
lected for the convention which meet IS
next Saturday night, at the Court
house, at 8 o'clock, sharp, to nomi-
nate candidate for Mayor:
LIST Ward-A. Zimmerman, Newt
Lynch, Henry Couchman, John 7.
Paulding and A. S. Chambers.
I'd Ward-L. G. Gerling, DanI H..
Mathews, B. Grim, Chas. NJ. Lamar,
W. w. Shaffer.
Sd Ward-John Heller L, D. Ger
hardt, Joseph Grimes, John Shaw,
Casper Mason.
4th Ward-John Grotzinger, Jno.
Farrin, ST., Thornton Russler, Jos.
Imbach, o. A. West.
Fifth Ward-David Bowers, Cy-
rus II. Wayble, John w. Mann, Jas.
Hutzler, Arther Stephens.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-19

The Saturday before Easter is one
day always full of interest and ex-.
element at this popular Shoe En-
porium. But THIS SATURDAY
will eclipse all its predecessors.
Whoever can afford to buy new
pair of shoes for Easter, generally
gets them, and we'd like to see the
man, woman or child who can't af-
ford it at our SPECIAL EASTER
PRICES. There's lots of trade out
this week, and we mean to land three.
quarters of it at our doors. No Eas-
ter music has ever sounded so lovely
to your ears as will our wonderful
prices this week. Our Easter song
will be song of bargains. Our Eas-
ter flowers will be plucked from our
lovely garden of new spring styles.I
Ask to see Bargain No. Ladies
Dongola Button Shoes for 9Sc., CON-
petitors ask $3.50.
Bargain No. 2-Ladies Tipped
Kid Shoes, $l.50-all others ask So.
500 doz. Easter Linen Napkins,
only l9c. per doz. Never sold for
less than 40c.
Bargain No. $50 pieces Table
Oil Cloth, only 15c. per yard.
Bargain No. $500 pairs beauti-
full Ribbed Hose, only lOc. Never
sold for less than zoe.
Bargain No. $50 handsome Bed
Spreads, was 50, now SIPS.
Bargain No. 7-Self-Opening Cor
sets, reduced from 81 to SOC.
Bargain No. $500 Ladies Belts,
reduced from 1Oc to SC.
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THE BANK CLERK CHANGEs.-The
resignation of Mr.. Geo. B. Knapp,
discount clerk in the Peoples Bank
will take effect April Goth, and Mr..
A. D. Darby, book-keeper in the Ma
tional Bank, has resigned to take the
position vacated by Mr.. Knapp. Mr..
Howard Santman now living in Cum
berland, Md, has been elected by the
board to Mr.. Darby's position.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-19

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
office at Martinsburg, April u, nc
will be sent to the Dead Letter OF
fee April &c, if not called for. When
calling say advertised.
James B. Anterior, w. It. Barker
Anna l.. Bohrer, Sol Fox, Mrs. Thos
Monagen, John C. Havre, Miss Ella
Harper, Mr.. A. Michelrohn, Mr.. F
Lard Corners.
w. II. III. FLICK. p. NJ.
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B. & 0. IMpRovEMENrs.-This C,

B. & o. INIPRovEMENTs.-This com.
pany has had large extra force at
work in this city for some time,
They are placing "drop pit" in the
upper round-house to remove wheels
from engines, without jackirg them
up. Also in the machine shops, a
machine TO test and fix the Weston
house air brake, which work hereto
fore has been sent away. Their i'm
provements will cost several thou
sand dollars.
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Hon. j. s. Duckwall, Judge; G..
w. Feidt, Pros. Attorney; @. Ell.
Miller, Sheriff; S. HI. Martin, Clerk.
William Morrow and Co. VS.. Gar
ham & Garham, judgement for plain
tiff, for $1,000; Norris Vey & Co.
VS.. Mason & Rice, judgement for
plaintiff $76.25; William Riorden, a
native Of Ireland, was admitted to
citizenship of the U. S.; Friede &
Sons, vs.. George w. Myers, judg-
ment for plaintiff for $246.lS; State
VS.. D. r. Grove, fine and costs; ID.
G. Westenhaver, trustee, VS.. Thomas
Lloyd, judgment for plaintiff for
$2547.88.
State VS.. G.. Ii. Criswell, first and
third indictments, not guilty, second
guilty, fine $40 and costs.
State vs.. w. j. Lambert, misde-
meanor, two indictments, first not
guilty, second guilty, fine $50 and
costs.
State VS.. Kinsey Creque, INSIDE
meanor, demurrer to Indictment sus-
tanned and case dismissed.
State VS.. G. S. Moore, misdemean-
or, three indictments, trial by jury,
verdict not guilty.
State VS.. Henshew & Porter; G.
II. Keefer, three indictments each,
P. j. Bailey two and w. f. Landers
one, demurred to indictments, same
was sustained and defendants dis
charged.
IN CHANCERY.
r. Page Barr Il Co. VS.. p. K.
Chapman, decree Of distribution in
special commissioners hand; Sencin-
diver heirs VS.. Sencindiver's Admir-,
decree for sale of real estate; David
We'll vs.. Thomas Kratz and others,
decree confirming sale of real estate
Shelter vs.. Lamon, decree for sale
of real estate; Miller Admir- vs.
John II. Boltz and others, demurrer
overruled, and cause set for hearing;
Jacob Custer VS.. Wesley Bennett &
others, decree referring it to COM
missioner to ascertain and report all
debts; John W. Weist & others, vs.
Catharine Weist & others, special
commissioners report confirmed, and
same be retired from the docket /;
James w. Campbell Ex'r. VS.. Sarah
E. Weller & others, decree entered
confirming commissioners report /;
John Spangler vs..Geo. A. Chrisman
Admir- &C., decree entered dismiss
ing this cause; d. M. Deck, Guar
dian, VS.. D. B. Wharton & others,
decree entered, ordering the sale of
real estate.
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WE are pleased to learn of the i'm
mense sale of Fence wire, patented
by Mr.. Jacob F. Lemen, of Beding-
ton. He has been full up with or
ders, and his wire is giving general
satisfaction. With new supply
just received he is prepared to az
commodate his customers in large or
small quantities, either at his home
or at Mr.. l.. C. Gerling's hardware
store, in this city.
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A Yankee Sheriff Frightend

A well-known sheriff who lives in
Maine, had been given up to die with
what his physician called Consump-
ton, a friend advised the sheriff to
try Puritan Cough and, Consumption
Cure, recovery soon followed, much
to the surprise of the Doctor, who
now prescribes it for coughs, colds
and consumption. Price rs cents.
Trial bottles free at John Lee Fout's
Drug store.
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The Winchester pike, with a few
additional touches, will make the
best drive for the town people. The
country scenery is grand, clothed in
the new spring garb and with good
road should be enjoyed.
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CONTRACTOR Couchman has fin
ished the portico at the residence of
Mr.. VIM. Blackwell on Maple avenue,
which is quite an improvement, and
is fair sample of Mr.. C's. architec-
tural ability.
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ANOTHER new railroad has been
incorporated in this State. Truly
the progress of developing and open
ing up the resources of West Vir-
ginia is wonderful. Let it go onward.
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DR.. II. Cockerille who has had his
office in the Boreman building for
some time, left on Thursday last for
Washington, D. c., his former and
future home, for the practice of his
profession. We regret to lose him
both as a dentist and citizen.
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Mr.. Robert Lamon is identifying
the ground around his handsome
residence. The work is being done
by VIM. Swartz who exhibits good
skill as landscape artist.
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WE congratulate Manager Lam
bert, in securing the laughing sue
cess, 'Hilarity', at the Central Opera
House. 1t was one of the best plays
we have ever witnessed in our city.
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THE international Bible studies for
next Sabbath are from Luke VII /:
$3.50. Title, Forgiveness and Love.
Golden text, "We love Him, because
He first loved u.s. i John ": 10.
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Mr.. John A. Homrich has put
down one of the best pavements in
town. The work was performed by
the Messrs. Rimel. Mr.. Homrich
can now say" Hope the other prop
erty holders do the same"
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Mrs. Anna Washington and daugh-
ter, Miss Birdie, of " Waverly," near
Winchester, Va, are the guests of
Mrs. G. d. Buckles, in this city.
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just returned from the city with the
latest styles in Spring Millinery. Will
continue business until fall. We are
DESTROYS of disposing of the same at
once, and will do so by offering our GUS
toners and public the inducement of
the Lowest Cash Prices.
Fine Knabe Piano, Horse, Buggy and
Harness, is offered for sale.
a13,1m L. SCHEU.
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Mr.. Robert Garrett has presented
TO the city Of Baltimore a statue of
George Peabody. 1t will be placed
on the eastern square of Mt. Vernon
Place opposite Peabody Institute.
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WE had rush on curtain goods
last week, and have replenished our
stock with the handsomest goods the
market can afford. Our line of win.
dow blinds and curtain material is
large, and we invite you to come and
see the latest designs.
EMMERT & FIERY.
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THE Missioner Rev. T. A. Carsten-
son who held series of meetings in
the Episcopal Church in our city, is
now in Winchester, Va, holding a
mission.
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Additional Locals.

STATE Treasurer Archer, of Mary
land, has been admitted to bail in the
sum of $4,000.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1890.

THE u. S. Senate has seated the
Republican Senators from Montana.
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REPUBLICAN Convention, Satur-
day night next, at Courthouse, at
s o'clock.
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FOR SALE.

have for sale a No. young Cow, just
fresh, and good mixer. Can be seen at
my residence on South High Street.
I'm. JOHN FARRlN
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THOUSANDS
OF
Joyous
Easter
Buyers
Will be seen in the next few DAYS at

VIII be seen in the next few DAVIS at
the BOSTON BEE HIVE.