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A Boat Lead of Nitro GlYcerine Expiodes.

PAgKEEsBUEG, w. Va, June II
About $50 p. m. this city was
shaken as by an earthquake sna a
tremendous report startled the citi-
zens. Amid a shower of falling
glass the people rushed into tie
streets and for a moment every one
was dazed 1t was first thought that
the big Parkesburg mill, large con-
Germ employing several hundred men
had blown up. A trip to the river,
however, told the story. A large
skiff load of nitro-glycerine, being
taken up the Little Kanawha river
from Pittsburg Pa, ard containing
$50 quarts of the deadly fluid, was
pulling into the mouth Of Meals Run
opposite the mill. The cans were
hot and in handling them the man
lot one fall and terrible explosion
followed. The man and boat were
blown into atoms. Several small
pieces Of the man were picked ur
hundreds of yards from the scene Of
the explosion.
Thee were so 5-quart cans in the
boat. Tie boat was 50Xl0 feet aud
had on its front "nitro-glycerine ex-
plosives," and carried a red flag
The damage done by the wrecking
OF buildings, breaking of glass and
the wrecking of boats and barges is
estimated at $4,000.
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WRONG.

We consider the action of the
Council il permitting the owners OF
the Cunningham property to repai.
it, instead Of erecting a new building
of brick, a great error. 1t is really
an injustice to the owner, and GER
tainly a wrong to the community.
For years and years it has been a
standing menace to the town, and
although on account Of its condition
it was several times on fire, and fin
ally succumbed, tolerably we'll insur-
ed, so that owner ofproperty was not
much loser and as 500 of it has
been sold, it would seem that the
Council is making a great mistake in
its action. If the fire limit ordi-
nance is not to be = dead letter, then
do not stultify yourselves by jump
ing over it.
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for the wheels OF business, and it is
a grand thing for these men with
their brains well matured in finance,
to meet and compare views, not ex-
actly on cause and effect, but speci-
ally on investment and results for
the people ard public good. Banks
are generally liberal. They have
saved many households, but we want
to say, right here, that good officials
are good observers. They know the
man with good clothes, and as to
whether paid for or not. They see
the man neglecting his business and
scooting along behind fast horses,
and otherwise in nonsensical revelrY,
and their credit is scaled according
ly. The West Virginia bank ofiic-
ials have been in session at Wheel
ing, were cheerfully welcomed by
Mayor Caldwell and greeted with an
excellent address by Hon. H. NJ.
Russell, one of the leading lawyers
of that great manufacturing city.
Strange for a lawyer, he took a text,
st. Luke 10 49, Wherefore thou
gavest not my money unto the bank,
that at my coming back | might
have required my own with usury.'
His address was historical and liter
airy, and worthy of his intelligence.
Bankers Of other states also attend
ed, and we hope to give report of
the business transacted.
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REFUSED TO PRoMIsE.-Rudolph
Zeigler, who is confined in the jail at
this place pending the erection of a
new jail at Berkeley Springs, under
a stay Of sentence of two years for
manslaug liter, was recently taken to
the latter place to be admitted to
bail. The.Court Of Appeals of West
Virginia recently decided that the
evidence in the case proved self-de-
tense, and ordered a new trial for
Zeigler. Taking this into considera.
ton, Judge Faulkner fixed the bail
at $500, minimum amount. The
bond was prepared and the bonds
men standing by ready to sign when
Zeigler was asked if he would come
back and surrender himself when the
| time for his second trial should ar
rive. He said that he would not
promise, and he could not be induced
to promise. The bondsmen then re.
fused to sign and Zeigler was return
ed to the Martlnsburg Jail. He is a
native of Switzerland, over so years
of age, and has been in Jail over a
year. He came to Cherry Run with
John Sautter, from Germantown,
about twelve years ago. The latter
was killed by Zeigler in a road dis
pute in February, 1894.
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THE POPULAR SHOW OF THE PERIOD.
"A few years since there was organ
lied in the city of London the most
remarkable and attractive tented
amusement organization on record,
with the intention of visiting every
town and city in Great Britain and
Continental Europe, Asia, Africa and
North and South America. We al
lude to the Sands and Ashley Enor-
nous New and Old World shows
which is q creation formed by coal
itIon Of Robert Sands great Ameri-
can circus and menagerie with Her.
bert Astley's stupendous circus, hip.
podrome, menagerie, museum and
vast curio exhibition. The shows
thus consolidated have visited, after
leaving England, Ireland, Scotland,
Wales, Germany, France, Italy, Hol-
land, Belgium, Russia, China, Japan,
the Sandwich Islands, and are now
touring the United States prior to
visiting Mexico, Central and South
America. 1t will be seen by refer
ence to our advertising columns that
this most attractive of amusement
combinations is to exhibit here We'd
nesday, June 18th.
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A Sensation is Promised.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, June s.
George Campbell, formerly proprie
tor of the Blennerhassett Hotel, who
was sued for divorce and $4,000 al
imony some weeks ago by his wife,
who was. before her marriage, Miss
Katherine Smith, daughter of ex-
Congressman Charles Brooks Smith,
and leading society lady, has
brought suit in the Circuit Court
here for $4,000 damages against
Frederick WHEELER, manager ofthe
Standard Oil Company's affairs here.
The whole affair is already becoming
public, and is being talked of freely
by the friends of each, and one of
the biggest sensation ever known
here is expected whe. the bill of
Campbell is placed on file.
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A Murder Mystery.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, June g.
Mrs. Joseph Turner, who came up
the river in a shanty boat eight
weeks ago. had the misfortune to
lose her husband by death. She
picked up with Henry Bias, a youth,
and started down the river again
from here. The craft, a handsome
one, was grandly furnished, and
when Bias appeared day or two
later with the boat minus the woman,
foul play was suspected, and before
the authorities could arrest him he
had left. The woman's remains We're
found in the Ohio river at Ironton
with l50'pound weight attached to
them. Bias is now being hunted !,
and is said to be in Virginia.
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lutherans in Session.

HAGERsTowN, June Sin the his
toric st. Johns Church, in Hagers.
town, there assembled the greatest
representative body of Lutherans
that ever came together in Washing
ton county. The General Synod of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church IN
the United States, representing
twenty-five local synods, held it's first
session. Nearly all OF the 220 dele
gates have arrived. Thew come from
the synods of Maryland, Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, Ohio, Central
Illinois, Kentucky, and from the
Synods of Pittsburg, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Nebraska, California, the
G Gocny Mountain Mount Synod and the
The delegates from distant points
express themselves as delighted with
Maryland, and Hagerstown in par
ticular. Among the early arrivals
today was Rev. DR.. John G. Morris,
of Baltimore. He was warmly greet
ed by the delegates. Rev. DR..
Charles s. Albert, OF Philadelphia,
the retiring president is, the guest
of Rev. DR.. G. L. Keedy, of the Ke-
Mar College.
The General Synod opened to-
night with the full liturgical service.
The service opened with the singing
of the Scripture words, 1.-THE Lord
is in his holy temple, let all the earth
keep silence before him."
Mr.. E. G. Hoover, IS the choir
director of st. Johns Church.
st. Johns Evangelical Church on
Potomac street, where the General
Synod is in session, is one Of the
oldest Churches in Maryland. In
September it will celebrate the CEN
tennial of the erection Of the present
building. Built in 1875, it was re-
nodded in 1870. The congreg alton
was organized in the year 1854
During the century St. Johns has
had fourteen regular pastors, besides
temporary supplies. The present
pastor is Rev. DR.. S. W. Owens, who
took CHARGE in 1899.
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To Teachers and Others.

For the meeting of the National
Educational Association at Denver,
Gel, in July next, the Western
- ----- u $40 0Tsao
s."ndaId fare, plus Two dollars for
the round trip. Variable routes will
he permitted. Special side trips at
reduced rates will be arranged for
from Denver to all the principal
points of interest throughout Color
ado, and those desiring to extend the
trip to California, Oregan and Wash.
ington will be accommodated at sat-
isfactory rates. Teachers and others
that desire, or intend attending this
meeting or of making a western trip
this summer, will find this their op.
portunity. The Chicago, Milwaukee
q st. Paul Railway (first-class in
every respecD will run through cars
from Chicago to Denver. For full
particulars, write to or call on John
X. Poit. District Passenger Agent,
4S6 Nilliam street, Williamsport,
Pa. 3-16-I0t.
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2 tate of West Virginia.

At rules he'll d In the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court OF Berkeley county,
the 3rd day Of June, 1895.
IN CHAHcERY.
L. G. Gerling, Admir- OF Zephenlah Sill
vers, decd.
Annie Silvers, widow Of Zephenia Sill
vers, decd. Frank Silvers, John Sill
vers and Clara Belle Silvers, heirs at
law OF Zepheniah Silvers, l. l.. Ben
der and Lea NJ. Bender, partners
trading under the firm name OF /. l..
Bender IL Bro, j. N. Wisner, trustee
The ImprovementLOan and Building
Association of Martinsburg, w. Va,
corporation duly incorporated IN
der the laws OF the State OF WestVlr-
ginia, j. n. Wisner, trustee, and w.
III. Wien.
The object of the above suit Is to as
certain the yearly rental and fee simple
values of the land mentioned in the
bill OF which Zepheniah Silvers died
seized, and of what said real estate con-
sists. To state and settle the accounts
OF the administrator OF said decedent.
To convene the creditors OF said dec ed
ent and ascertain and report all the
debts against his estate. To sell the
said real estate il it be ascertained that
the rents and profits thereof will not
pay of and discharge the said indebt-
ednes5 within Eve years. To distribute
the remainder, il any of said decedent's
property, after the payment Of his bebts
among his heire at law and his widow.
And it appearing on affidavit died in
this suit, that the said defendants,
Frank Silyers and Clara Belle Silvers
are non-residents of this State, they are
hereby required to appear at the said
Clerks office, within one moath from
the 9Th day of June. 1895, (the date OF
the first publication hereby and do
what is necessary TO protect their inter
ests In this matter.
q. s. G. PITzER, w. b. CoLsToN,
est. Atty FOR Plaintiff, Clark.
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TOO FREE.

The Democratic State Convention
Of Nlinois, in its platform demands
free coinage of silver, unlimited and
without regard to other nations on
anyinternationals system of exchange.
This tom foolery will not ruin the
country as the present administra
ton has gone about as far in that
line as possible, and the people are
bed rock on business and finances.
But why not let the farmer coin his
crops, the quarryman his stone, the
blacksmith his hammer, the artisan
his tools and so on. There is no
free coinage for these, but what coin
they get, comes from hard work and
the sweat of their brow-that is free,
too free, but it holds a purchasing
as well as a personal equilibrium
against the free coinage of the
mines,
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West Virginia will be we'll repre-
seated at the League of Republican
Clubs which convenes at Cleveland,
Ohio. Comfortable quarters have
been secured. just think of immen-
s;ty of W. Va. walking in with U. S.
Senator Elkins, followed by four
Republican Congressman. Give w.
Va. forward seat, with Kentucky
and Tennessee coming, too.
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Judge Faulkner is still drilling
along with the Jefferson County Cir
cult Court. Practically, with regu-
lar and special terms he has accom-
modated the public by nearly con-
tiuuous sessions for the year. Now
see here, Judge, let up, old Sol has
its back up and the red hot days of
the August term of Morgan county
will have to be encountered.
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Excursion to Denver, Col.

In July we run one. Get ready
andjoin the party, via the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway FIRST
class in every respect). One stand
ard fare, with two dollars added, for
the round trip. Special side trips
arranged from Denver TO principal
points of interest throughout Color
ado, at reduced rates. For those de-
string to extend their trip to Salt
Lake, or California, Oregon and
Washington satisfactory arrange.
ments will be made. For full infor-
nation address John R. PotJ, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Williamsport,
Pa. 3-16-I0t.
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Are You Going?

The tickets to Denver, COL, and
return for the meeting of the Nation
al Educational Association will be on
sale July 3rd, 4th and 5th at rate of
one standard fare, with two dollars
added, for the round trip. Teachers
and others. that intend taking advan-
tage of the low rates can have Sleep
ing car reservation made in advance
and get full information as to cost
of side trips to the principal points
of interest throughout Colorado and
Utah.
Reduced rates by addressing John
R. Pott, Districs Passenger Agent
Chicago Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway, Williamsport, Pa.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
Visitors In ard Out Of This City.

Visitors In ard Out ct This City.
Mr.. A. NJ. St .nhly spent Sunday
last in Brunswick.
Mr.. Jacob L. johnson, of Bunker
Hill, was III this city yesterday
Miss Ciola Barker has returned
from a visit to friends in Brunswick.
Mrs. Wm. G. Me!cher has gone
for q several weeks visit 10 her par.
ems in Philadelphia.
Mr.. J. Nelson Wisner, Jr., has re-
turned from Mercersburg College for
the summer vacation.
Mr.. Edw. Hess, of North Queen
street, returned from visit to
relatives in Baltimore, on Sunday
last.
Mrs. Osella Murphy, nee Boyd, of
Roanoke. is on visit to her grand.
mother, Mrs. D. Mullen, in North
Martinsburg.
Miss Florence Thompson, of Keep
Tryst, Nd, has returned home, otter
a visit to Mrs. Montgomery Thomp-
son, of this city.
Miss Clara Wolfes has returned to
her home in Charlottesville, Va,
after visit to her aunt, Mrs. VIM.
II. Wilen, in this city.
Misses Julia Staubly and Sophia
Zimmerman, of this city, paid short
visit to relatives and friends in
Brunswick, the first of this week.
Misses Minnie Barker and Fannie
Monkey, of this city, spent Sunday
last at Vanclevesville with friends,
enjoying tue refreshing breeze of the
country.
Mr.. A. Ii. Woods, of Mercersburg
College, returned home this week
He was accompanied by F. G.. Nc.
Cloud, another of the professors of
that institution.
Miss Lutte Oster, charming
young lady of Chewsvilic, Nd, spent
several days in this city this week,
the guest of the Misses Boehm, on
North Maple avenue.
Miss Bessie Bowers, of Piedmont,
spent several days in this city the
first of this week, the guest of rela-
tives. She left on Tuesday last for
an extended visit to her uncle in
Hagerstown.
Mrs. VIM. Morgan and her niece,
Mrs. Dollie Lamon, left here on
Tuesday for New York, where they
took the steamer "Westernland, Of
the Red Star Line for Antwerp.
They sailed on Wednesday at IL m.
Mrs. Lamon had been advised to
take sea voyage by her physician.
They will stop at IL Rue Able La
coste, Chevront, Ferrand, Puy de
Dome, France. Their trip will last
several months.
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Secretary Gresham's Pension.

CHICAGO, June 3.-For three years
Secretary Gresham had not drawn
his $50 month pension from the
Chicago Pension Office. He had
never surrendered it, but for some
reason he had not made any call for
it. There is an accumulation of
81 100 to his credit. The pension
was granted to him for wounds re-
ceived at the battle OF Atlanta. I'm
der the law of the department, the
accumulation is subject to the order
of his wife, and the pension of $50 a
month will 60 to her.
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Some time ago | was troubled
with an attack of rheumatism. [
used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
was completely cured. have since
advised many of my friends and Gus
toners to try the remedy, and all
speak highly of it. SIMON GoLDBAUM,
Srn Luis Rey, Cal. For sale by L.
G. Matthaei, Druggist, Martinsburg,
w. Va.
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SATURDAY, JUNE l, 1895.

The INDEPENDENT returns kind and
very grateful thanks to the County
Court, the Sheriff's Office and the
Corporation Council for their un-
bounded and unlimited patronage.
There is nothing like being popular
you know and cutting figure, even
if you cut it on ice. Nothing like
remembering your friends.
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ShoW-Goers Robbed.

PARKERsBURe, W. VA, June g.
A. V. Bibbee, who resides here, was
robbed last night at the Sands and
Astley's circus of $3.50 in cash by
one of the numerous fakirs following
the show. Several watches and
pocketbooks were also stolen from
those who attended.
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Trustees Sale Of
Valuable Real Estate

By virtue of deed Of trust made or
the 8th day of Oct. 1888, by Elizabeth
Nicklin and husband, to j. Nelson Wis
ner, trustee, of record in the Office Of
the Clerk of the County Court OF Der.
kelley county, w. Va, in deed book No
So, pages 406-7, to secure the Berkeley
County Building and Loan Asssocia'
ton, the said trustee will offer at pub
lie sale in front of the Court House. in
Martinsburg, w. Va, between and
O'Clock, p. M, on
Saturday, June Sth, 1898,
the following property situated in Mil
Creek District. Berkeley county, w.
Va. and bounded as follows
Beginning al a stake on w. side OF
Mil Greek, thence N. IS, E. ] p. to
middle of creek; thence N 26, W. 37.s
D. to stake corner to Ed. Henshaw;
thence N. Is, W. 143 p; thence N. 80,
W. 1858 p. to a stake; thence 5. 35, w
poles to stake /; thence s. 46. T.
20 D. TO stake: thence crossing the
mill race s. II (. w. 1.3 p. to a post
thence s. 40, E. 11.2 p. to locust stump;
thence s. %, E. 1915 p. to locust post
thence S. ID, E. is p to middle Of road.
thence along middle or the road ,. 81
E. A p; thence ). SGT E. 9.8 p. to w.
side of race, thence s. 13i e. 1928 p. to
post in fence; thence s. So, f. IL p. to
beginning, together with all the water
rights and privileges expressed 10 a
deed from Henshaw and Others to EliZ-
abeth Nicklin dated Oct. / '87 OF rec
ord in said office in deed book 81, pages
240-241.
Said real estate is valuable as a mill.
ing property and will make an excellent
plant for anyone engaging in the mill
ing business.
The amount of the debt for which
said property is to be sold amounted on
April 18Th, 1895, to $23e.4s 10 which are
to be added the accumulated iHteres.
since said date, and The costs of sale.
TERMS OF SALE.-Onc-half the pur-
chase money in cash on day Of sale; the
balance in six months, for which the
purchaser shall give his note with Sc
curity and the title to be withheld as
additional security until paid in full.
j. NELSON WIsNER,
5-11-4t. Trustee.
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Notice TO Lien Holders.

To all persons holding liens 10y judg,
ment or otherwise on the real estate,
or any part thereof of CatherineW d
and Jacob Ward
In pursuance of a decree OF the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley county, made in
a cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate of said Catharine Ward and
Jacob Ward, to the satisfaction OF the
liens thereon, you are hereby required
to present all claims held by you and
each of you against the said Catharine
Wand and Jacob Ward, which are liens
on his real estate, or any part of it. for
adjucation to me at my office in Mar
tinsburg, w. Va, on or before June 3,
1894. Given under my hand this end
day May, 1885.
5-4-4t l.. DEW. GERHARDT, Com'r.
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Presid mt Cleveland Loses a Friend.

Chicago. juno 2 Henry j. Ed
wards, a life long and intimate friend
of President Clevelan', i, dead 1T
Evansion. II. He was 4 c rria.e
manuf eturer, ana had beeB in huSi
mss in Chicago over = qaar.ef # a
century. ln his youth he worked
in a lite ccan r. store with Grover
Cleveian and the young men shared
the same bed, forming a friendship
which continued through life.
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A Perjursd Evangelist.

BALTIMORE, MD, June 5.-Judge
Dennis to-day sentenced William Fl
Russell, an evangelist from Savan.
nah, to three years in the peniten.
tiary for perjury. Russell was tried
in the Criminal Court on April 18th
on a charge of bigamy preferred by
Ida Hugel.
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DIED.-Mrs. Matilda Pitznogle,
died at the home of her son-in-law
Mr.. Joseph Lloyd on Monday last
aged 70 years. She was an excel
lent lady, and member of st. Johns
Lutheran Church of this city.
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MEETING OF BANKERS.

People do not stop to think OF it,
but it is true, that the banks of the
country controlled by prudent. fair
minded men, are the solvent factors
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Short Journeys ON "a Long
Road

11OkAu
Is the characteristic title of pro
tusclv illustrated book containing
over one hundred pages Of charm
ingly written descriptions Of sum
mer resorts in the country north
and west of Chicago. The reading
is new, the illustrations are new, and
the Information therin will be new
to almost everyone.
A copy of "Short Journeys on Q
Long Road" will be sent free to any
one who will enclose ten cents (tc
pay postage) to GEO. Fl. HEAFFoRD,
General Passenger Agent Chicago
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway,
Chicago, Ill.
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BY j. p. TRACY.

BY j. p. TRACY.
This is one of the most fascinating sto-
ries ever eminating from the pen of an
American author, and is hailed with de-
light by all who have lead it. 1t is rapid
ly becoming very popular and is creating
furore wherever introduced. 1t is a love
story pure and simple-founded on the
great achievements OF Sheridan in the
shenandoah Valley during the late civil
war, and the descriptions of the Battle of
Winchester and of Sheridan's great ride
are here given as seen by an eyewitness.
This is truly wonderful book. Tie next
number is still better and more good
things are to follow. All old soldiers, their
wives and children will read this great
book and enjoy it. The book contains pa
pages, printed on fine paper, handsomely
illustrated, and bound in illuminated COW
er. Published by the Novelist Publishing
Co., 16 Beekman street, New York City,
and sold throughout the United States and
Canada for the low price of % cents. All
newsdealars handle it.