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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
Charles Chickerine Dead.

Charles F. Chickering, the we'll
known piano manufacturer, died
Monday evening at his residence,
No 5, Fifth avenue, New. York
City. Many members of his family
were present to soothe his last mo-
ments.
An illustration of Mr. Chicken
ing's business integrity is found in
the case of the miser, Payne, who,
while distrusting all the world, did
not hesitate to deposit his hoardings
in the care of Mr.. Chickering, never
asking for receipts. Finally Payne
died, and then, to the surprise of
every one, the veteran piano dealer
announced that he had no less than
100000 lying in his safe, which had
been left in his care by Payne. This
sum Mr.. Chickering, who might
have kept every penny of it without
anyone being the wiser, turned over
intact to the miser's astonished
heiiS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
AN iMPUBENT TRAMP.
He Receives Vigorous Treatment ct shs
Hands Of an Indiana Mob.

A tramp by the name Of Phil.
Dougherty was seen to enter houses
the other day in Shelbysville, Ind,
where the men happened to be
away. He demanded food and
money. Finally he happened to
enter the house Of r. D. Flaitz and
asked for hot coffee and his dinner.
Mrs. Flaitz ordered him to leave the
house. He refused to go and began
abusing her. She then called for
help when her husband heard her
cries and rushed to her rescue.
Dougherty got out and made his
way up the street, where he stopped
at the house of Mrs. Ensminger. On
being refused admission he kicked
the door open and went in. This
time, r. D. Flaitz had procured a
revolver and started in pursuit. He
overlook him at the last named
place and put him under arrest.
That night mob of over 500 men
surrounded the Jail where he was
locked up and demanded the prison
err. The Sheriff refused, but as an
officer was taking the prisoner
through back alley, he was seized
by the mob who took him to the
bridge. Here rope was procured
and placed around the tramp's neck,
but some of the members of the
mob begged that his life be spared
and the lash was substituted. About
thirty persons were provided with
cowhides. Each one piled the lash
across the mans almost bare back
He begged for his life, and almost
every stroke seemed to bring a fresh
gush OF blood until his shoes were
filed. Finally he was cut down
and almost exhausted, but with life
enough TO hobble off.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28

The first work of the Ladies'
Health Protective association of
Pittsburg is directed toward stop
ping the American habit Of expecto-
ration in public places. The assocl-
alton believes the habit, as at pres
ent practiced in this country, is alb
solutely injurious to health, and that
infectious diseases are transmitted
in this way. The ladies petition,
therefore, the Pittsburg street car
companies to prohibit expectoration
in their cars, and to eject therefrom
those who persist in violating the
rule.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
Hearing In DR.. GarrIson's Case .
WHEELING, w. VA -

WHEELING, w. VA =
The prelimipa-- .uarch I'd
G.. Or - nearing of DR.. Geo.
-..rrlson, the murderer of DR..
George Baird, took place in the Jail
this afternoon before Justice w. H.
Davis. Senator J. B. Someryille
and Col. w. w. Arneb appeared as
counsel for the defendant. Only two
witnesses were examined for the state
DR.. L. d Wilson. who conducted
the post mortem, and VIM. Adels-
berger, who was an eyewitness to
the shooting. The defense declined
to put any witness on the stand, al
though they had summoned eleven
persons, and the justice remanded
the prisoner for the grand jury.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28

CHARLES VA SHINGTON'S TOWN.
We find in the March number of
the New England Magazine, quite q
nice, terse and comprehensive de-
Scription Of the above place now
known as Charlestown, Jefferson
County. We find also, several very
fine illustrations of scenery.in and
around the town, including view of
the remains of the Charles Washing
ton House. After giving historical
"reminiscences, the article points out
the good work now being accom-
pilshed in improving and adding to
the growth of the town by the
Charlestown Mining, Manufacturing
and Improvement Company. Many
factories, representing solid and
commendable industries have been
secured through the efforts of
Messrs. Washington, Chew, Trap
nell, Brown and others, and the out
look is generally promising for the
advancement and prosperity of
Charles Washington's Town. We
congratulate our neighbors on their
success, well merited and for which
we add our earnest wishes for plen-
tiful continuance. In the meantime,
Martinsburg hopes for a closer and
speedier connection by railroad, be-
lieving it will be better for both to
clasp hands by direct railway toward
tide water and also interesting with
the Norfolk & Western r. R., that
promises to be great factor in the
line Of improvements.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
THE NEXT LEGISLA TURE

Understanding that Judge Fer
guson in voting on the redistricting
gerrymander, by which the eastern
panhandle has been decapitated in
its representation, that such pro-
ceeding was unconstitutional there
fore believing in preserving the in
tegrity and the rights of our peo-
pie we are in favor of sending out a
full delegation to the next house of
delegates of the W. Va. Legislature.
To that end, we now nominate as
candidates Hon. Geo. W. Haines, of
the SPIRIT of Jefferson, Hon. W. B.
Gallagher and his giraffe, of the
Free Press, for Jefferson Co., and
Hons. D. g. Westenhaver and G..
W. Boyer, of the Statesman, for
Berkeley county, and Hon. N. S, D.
Pendleton, of the Berkeley Springs
NeUs, LOT morgan county. We be-
lieve these gentlemen will maintain
equality of representation for their
people and not submit to unequal
and inequitable force laws, that rob
their people of proper representation
for political purposes, and they are
the men specially gifted and well
qualified to make those fights in be-
half of their constituents. The idea
Of leaving Morgan without home
delegate and cheating Berkeley and
Jefferson each out OF one home dele
gate by artfully combining and de-
ceitfully contriving to form a dele
gate district of three ofthe best coun-
ties in the state is q wrong the consti-
nationality Of which, with the aid of
Judge Gerguson, these delegates
will fully test.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
WORLDS FAIR PROGRAMME.

The committee on ceremonies
have made public an abstract of its
voluminous report on the arranged
programme for the dedication cere-
monies in October, 1892. The open
ing ceremony will be a grand mill
tary display Tuesday, October IL.
In this 10000 troops of the National
Guard and several regiments and
batteries of United States regulars
will participate. On the evening of
this day it is proposed to give ser
les Of tableaux representing salient
historical facts in the life of Column
bus.
Wednesday will be the main day
of the dedication ceremonies, and
will be ushered in by national sa-
Lutte of forty eight battery volleys,
fred by all the batteries in attend
ance.
AT ten O'Clock the troops will
form and escort the President of the
United States, the diplomatic corps
and distinguished foreigners to the
main building, where they will be
greeted by the consolidated bands,
playing 'America"
After the forty-eight states, repre-
sented by their governors and stats,
have followed, the programme of
dedication exercises will be given.
In the evening there will be con-
tinuation of the tableaux represent
ing historical events in American
history.
On Thursday there will be man,
moth civic and industrial procession
which will fully illustrate all depart
ments of industry, There will also
be grand dedication ball in the
evening.
Friday, October the IA, the last
day of the celebration, viii be devot-
ed to military exercises.
The receipt by Secretary Dickin-
son of the telegram from the Secre
tary of the Treasury Foster in re-
gard to funds for a meeting of the
commission has frightened prospects
and it is now thought the full COM
mission will meet here in April, as
originally proposed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
Crippled and then Killed His Antagonist.

CLARKsBURG, w. VA, March "a
William Corners, boy living in
Peasants district, met man named
Kodeheaver on Saturday and called
him to account for slandering a
school mistress. Kodeheaver knock
ed Corners down and kicked him
nearly to death. When Corners
revived, he secured an axe, and,
striking Kodeheaver on the shoulder,
cut his arm from his body, render
ing him helpless, after which he at.
tackled him with chisel, stabbing
him fatally. 1t is reported that pub
lie feeling is in favor of the boy, who
could only hope to save his own life
by killing his opponent-a man of
very violent temper.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
Claimants of New York Property.

FRANKFORT, KY, March "a
About thirty heirs to the Robert
Edwards estate of New York City
have organized the Robert Edwards
family association. A committee
was appointed to investigate the
heirship to the property in question.
The estate is said TO be worth $780,
100000, and consists of real estate
property in the heart of New York
City, most of it on Broadway. Rob.
ert Edwards came from Wales be-
fore the Revolution and bought eigh-
ty acres of land on Manhattan Is
land. He leased the property to the
Colonial Government for ninety
nine years, and when the war broke
out he went in to the army and was
never heard of afterward.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28

KEEP YOUR MONEY A T HOME.
When one considers the large
number of SO called beneficial associa-
tons in our town, controlled by
non resident corp orations, and figur-
es up the amount of money, sent out
monthly, in defiance of home debts
to swell the volume of business else
where, we are led to inquire into the
expediency thereof. These things
promise much, some even to the ex-
tent of paying a member 800 dol
lars in three years on an investment
of ninety dollars. 1t is folly to be-
lieve in the truth of any such state
ments. Either the people who
promise or the ones who pay in, must
sooner or later become bankrupt.
No legitimate business can make
such enormous profits, nor can any
legal system ofcompoundIng reach 1t,
even though the large salaries of cen
trail officers are eliminated, and such
salaries run up in to the thousands
With building and loan associations
the money is invested and expended
at home, but with the se-called non
resident beneficial organizations
beneficial only to the combinators)
the money is all sent away and used
by the Supreme factotums, and
though few of the first members
may realize handsomely on such a
speculation, the end is bound to be
ruin to all. To-day the money
stringency is largely due to these
monthly collections by specializing
beneficial organizations.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28

A new assessment law was enact
ed by the recent legislature, to re as
sess real estate. They always take
a whack at the farmer and omit to
squeeze the fat pockets full of per-
sonalty. We believe all valuations
are too low and at the same time be-
lieve in treating all fairly. The as
sessment of property and the prices
asked for location Of the q. S Build
ing is a wonderful commentary on
basis for taxes and basis of sale.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28

The good work of obtaining fac
tories for the booms continues.
There are plenty Of applications,
which require considerable investi.
CATION, not only to equalize matters,
but to be sure and not make mis-
takes in the character of articles to
be produced, thus insuring steady
and continuous operation. There is
nothing like making things sure in
these matters,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
SPRING Exc OPENERS.
JUST RETURNED FROM
NEW YORK CITY
WITH 81 OF THE GREATEST
BARGAINS ON THE FACE
OF EARTH.

| BARGAINS ON THE FACE
OF EARTH.
BargaHa No. L.
5000 Yards Good Calico only &c.
Bargain No. =
100 Pair 81 Lace Curtains only 49c.
Bargain No. 8.
300 Oil Window Blinds Spring
Rollers only 23c. A regular soc.
Blind.
Bargain No. 4
$50 DR.. Warner Cpraiine Corset
only Tie.
Bargain No. 5.
IS DR.. Warner Health Crset
only 99c.
Bargain No. 6.
1000 Dozen Clark's 0. N. t. Cot
ton only SIC.
Bargain No. z.
500 Dozen, 500 Yard Basting Cot
ton only &c.
Bargain No. 8.
500 Bottles Gilt Edge Shoe Dress
ing only lie. others ask Csc.
Bargain No. o.
1000 Beautiful Cherry Curtain
Poles only lie.
Bargain No. 10.
5000 Yards Good Crash only 3 r..
Bargain No. Ii.
1000 Yards All Linen Crash only
| sc.
Bargain No. IL
5000 Yards Table Oil Cloth only
l9c.
Bargain No I3.
$50 Ladies' Electric Gossamsrs,
were $l.25, now 75c.
Bargain No. Ii.
200 Misses Electric Gossamers,
were Slips, now Csc.
Bargain No. 10.
500 sour Little Beauty Corset
now Ice.
Bargain No. 10.
200 Mems 81 Fine Shirts now only
SOC.
Bargain No. IL.
500 Pair Child's SOC Button Shoes
now Csc.
Bargain No. IS.
so Pair Boys School Shoes, were
$3.50, now soc.
Bargain No. 10.
4S Pairs Men Fine Shoes, were
50, now 81.
Bargain No. 90.
100 Pairs Woosted Carpet Slip
pers only Sic.
Bargain No. 81.
100 Pairs Women's Lace and But
| ton Shoes, were $3.50, now 81
I SPECIAL.
Just received 50 Kinds of Ladies
Fine Shoes for the spring trade.
1t will pay any one to examine
our stock before buying elsewhere.
BLUE FRONT AND
METROPOLITAN.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
TAKE NOTICES!

The Second Series of the Improvement
Loan and Building Association will be-
gin March 23d, 1891. ANY person desiring
to take shares can do so by calling on any
of the Officers of the Association. This
will be known as Series B of this Associa-
ton, and all monies paid in shall he loan
ed to said membership All members are
expected to be present and pay for their
shares on the above date. Officers H.
t. Cushwa, J. W. Bishop, q. A. Young, L..
G. Geriing, j. FL. Gettinger, j H. Shatfer,
N. d. Baker, Geo. E. Gaver G. w. Bux-
ton, H. c. Berry, W. 0. Nicklas and p.
G. Curtis. 2-14-tf.
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
ADMINISTRATOR, NOTION,

Eaviag qualified as Administrator of An.
ME E. Sencindiver all persons knowing
themselves indebted to her estate are notified
% come toward and promptly settle the
same; and all persons having claims against
her estate are requested TO file the same
properly youched Tor audit and settlement
2l-3t. 7. B. SEHClNDlV SIX.
Admir- of Annie e. Sincendiver, decd
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28

Gen. Joseph q. johnson one Of Il the
hrightest officers produced on the
Confederate side is dead. de eeooo
verv high in military service and IN
the estimation Of the generals =.
both sidss.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1891-03-28
Che Sudeptmdent,
j. n. wIsNER, Editor and Proprietor.
North Queen ST., Martinsburg, W. Va

Published EVERY SATURDAY at Mar
tinshnrg, w. Va, at 81. per annum ~ ad-
vance.
TERMS FOR TRANSIENT ADVERTISING:
~. ;,.o,, 10 lines1 one fine. $1.00
Gneb ,, sS,hsseonamt Insertion. 30
Standing advertisements, West Virginia
Press Association Rates, Class "E,' on q
basis of 50 cents per inch, per month, num-
der of inches and months, entitled to rea-
sonable discount.
E<Special positions 20 to 33}5 per cent
additional.
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AUCTI0NEER

JOHN W. DODD is Licensed Auction
eer in Berkeley and Jefferson counties,
W. Va, Clark and Frederick counties,
Va, and Washington county, Nd, and
solicits share of the public patronage.
Wan sell on per cent, or lump the job. Sat
isfaction guaranteed.
No. Address, JOHN W DODD, Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, or call ct the CONT
MENTAL HOTEL. dec 10, 9O~tf,
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"a ACRES AND q SQUARE POLES.

TERMS OF SALE.-One half cash on
day of sale, balance in equal installments at
six and tw.lve months, with interest from
day of sale. Title to be withheld until last
payment is nade. J. NELSON WlSNER,
Special Commissioner.
J. w. DoDD, Auctioner. 3-l4-4t
hereby certify that J. Nelson Wisner has
executed bond as Special Commissioner in
the above cause as required by law.
W. B. C0LST0N, Clerk.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06
oYP's PREDIcAMENT.

How an Inquisitive Little Dog Was
Caught in Boot.
Shall l tell you a story about Gyr
Jones?
He was little fat dog that just loved
to pry into all bags, holes, baskets and
pockets. He pretended he was in search
of rats; but that was not so. He was
in search of cakes and crackers and
candies: all these things Gyp loved as
well as his little mistress Maud did. He
and Maud had eaten many cakes and
candies together
Well, one day Gyp was all alone in
the house, excepting that he had the
company of Growler, the mastiff, and
he thought it would be good time to
go around and smell of all the bags and
baskets and pockets in the closets.
Now Maud and her papa and mamma
had gone away in hurry to catchsthe
excursion train; and they had left many
doors open, and so, as Gyp thought, it
really was a good time to see what
there was in the house that he would
like to eat.
He first went into the pantry. but all
the cupboard doors were shut. and the
borrowers were on even and tight. So
he skipped up the stairs, and Growler
came behind slowly. 1t was a good
thing for Gyp that Growler did follow,
as you will see.
For what did Gyp do in the very first
closet they entered? He poked his nose
into his masters tall stiff boot, and
then his head and then his body. What
he expected to find do not know. But
crawl in there he did, and when he
found there was nothing good to eat in
the boot he tried to draw back, but he
could not do it,
Well. how do you suppose he got out?
Why, Growler just took hold of the
little rogue with his teeth and shook
him out.-Sophie Scissors. in Little Men
and Women.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06
CLEANED HERE AND THERE.

You can never lift mortgage by
pulling at bottle.-Elmira Gazette.
SUPERINTENDENT WISE reports that
17,sl5 pupils in the schools of Balti-
more are receiving temperance mstruc-
ton.
loan tell You how to stop pauperism
in this country in four words: stop
the drink traffic" Liquor is RESPONSE
BILE for eight-ninths of the pauperism
of America. Rev. o. c. Brown.
THE commissioners of police in To
pelxa, Kan, testify that there has not
been in 1890, in that city, place that
even the most radical anti-prohibition-
list could call saloon or tipping house.
THE old superstition that grog is a
good thing for men before, during and
after march has been proved by the
scientific men of all nations to be fall
lacy. and is only still maintained by
men who mistake the craving arising
solely from habit for the promptings Of
nature.
IT is encouraging to note that recent
ly at Lathrop. Mo-, several druggists
have been indicted and fined for selling
the tincture of Jamaica ginger without
a prescription. One of the number
who stoutly maintained his right to
sell the tincture of ginger or any other
tineture s'of recognized medical util-
itv.r was overruled by the court and
fned forty dollars for selling intoxicat-
inc liouor.-Nationa Temperance Adj
vocate.
In Is said that the liquor traffic has
done more to demoralize the Alaskan
Indians than all other causes The
government has issued orders to the
revenue cutter ''Bear" to seize all
Houors on board whalers in Alaskan
xyaters except a small supply for me-
dicinal purposes. This is highly com
mendable. II IS a great pity p demon
alize the barbaroas tribes under the
PROTECTION OF our government with
American whisky. Would it not be
well for the government to consider
what can be done to prevent the. de-
moralizine effect of liquor in the statess
Pror. PIERRE FRANCOIS SPANK. an
eminent pathologist and microscopes OF
gaarn. Holland. has been awarded the
,,,.ize for the best essay on the care OF
AN, l-ar,is and the cure Of drunkenness,
offered bv the Inebriates home at Fort
Hamilton. y. Y. The competitors have
49, wear in which to prepare their
,,anars The Dutch professor made
l,anv delicate microscopic experiments
-.-s.b rabbits as subjects. The result
- ti,sse experiments viii overjoy pa
,5 = who have held that drunk
-. i disease. Prof. Spaink hnds
49, alcoholism IS a disease tnat mas us
origin in the habitual use OF ..ieonoi or
49, S+raar drink. 1t IS q disease pc
sni;ar 10 itself and calling for peculiar
reatment
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-08-06
STANDING FOR HIS RIGHTS,
How Jerry Taught His Young Master That
Kindness Is the Best Policy.

How Jerry Taught His Young Master That
Kindness Is the Best Policy.
There were so many pretty presents
piled around Fred's breakfast-plate the
morning of his birthday that he said he
felt good all over"
He thought there was little left that
a boy could wish for.
But as the meal ended, some one
called: Erred! Fredr
That's Uncle Georgel' he cried, and
rushed away to join him.
Sure enough. there was Uncle George,
at the front door. holding by the bride
white goat hitched to a jaunty little
wagon. Everything about it was com
plete. Even the whip in It's leather
socket looked saucy and gay with a
red-ribbon bow.
Fred shouted with delight
''He's named Jerry" said Uncle
George, patting the goat "He has a
very pleasant temper when kindly
treated, but if you are cross TO him,
you'll find Jerry ready to stand for his
rights"
While Fred proudly held the reins
and Jerry trotted along, all the little
fellows looked with admiration, for not
another boy owned goat.
Day after day, Fred drove a mile or
two, often taking his chum Willie with
him. The boys and Jerry seemed on
the best of terms
But there came a time when Tom
Hills father gave him Shetland pony
and cart. Tom and Fred were not very
good friends; so when Tom drove
rapidly past, calling out, Come on,
Snail!' Fred lost his temper.
Jerry did the very best he could, but
not being able to trot as fast as the
pony, Tom kept ahead.
As Tom still shouted. back "Snaill
SnailI Fred grew still more angry, and
jerked hastily with the reins Jerry
was so astonished at this injustice that
he stood stock-still. Then Fred cut
the whip sharply about his head, and
Jerry reared and backed until the
wagon was tilted over, and Fred split
in ditch of muddy water.
When Jerry trotted home with the
empty wagon, Uncle George fastened
out to see what was the matter. He
was inclined to laugh at the forlorn
figure Fred made with the mud sticking
all over him. But when he saw how
sorry and ashamed the boy was. he
shook his hand encouragingly, saying:
"We all do wrong sometimes Now
make friends again with Jerry"
Jerry ate the apple Fred offered, rub
bling against him for thanks, thus show
ing that while determined to stand foi
his rights he was still forgiving and
affectionate goat-C. Q.G. Nottingham,
in Our Little Ones.