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Jas. F. Thompson and J. Frank
Thompson are now in the city buy.
ing their new stock of Clothing.

COUNCIL PRoCEEDINGs.-At the
meeting of the City Council on last
Thursday night the subject of the
renewal of the franchise of the street
railway was discussed, a copy of the
ordinance was read and placed in
the hands OF the Ordinance Commit
tee. Mr.. Noble, of Pittsburg, made
some proposals for the street railway
and several propositions in regard to
lighting the city. On motion the
lighting OF the city was referred to
Committee on Lights.
At special meeting last Tuesday
evening, the Ordinance COMMITTEE
recommended the re enactment OF
the chapter of the ordinances con-
corning private corporation with q
few changes.
The Light Committee recommend
ed the Council to ask for bids fol
lighting the city.
DR.. Snodgrass was granted per-
mission to put down a terra Gotta
pipe in front of his residence.
A motion made by Mr.. HenshaW
to repeal the resolution adopted ir
1889 requiring majority of The
stock of the Electric Light Compa
ny to be owned by residents of this
city, was carried.
On motion Council adjourned.
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INTERESTING FEATURE.-A m n e
the most interesting features of the
United Naval exhibit at the Cotton
States and international Exposition
will be one of the torpedo boats of
the UnitedStates battle-shlp "Maine."
This boat is of the most modern of
these terrible, though comparatively
inexpensive engines of modern naval
war. 1t will illustrate the method
by which these almost invincible
boats are operated against an
enemy's vessel, and will be extremely
interesting to all who take an in
terest in the progress Of sea power
and the terrible engines of destruc-
ton of modern naval warfare. One
of the six inch rifles from a modern
battle ship will also be on exhibition,
together with all manner of projec-
tiles used on war-ships from the
early days of the famous American
frigates of the Constitution and
Chesapeake class down to the very
latest improvements in projectiles,
rapid fire machine guns, etc.
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Jas. F. Thompson and J. Frank
Thompson are now in the city buy
ing their new stock of Clothing.

MAYOR JOHN T. MARTIN OF BRUINS.
WICK, REsIaNs.-Mr. John 7. Mar
TIM prominent B. & o. vificial and
we'll known here, and who was not
long ago elected mayor of Bruins
wick, Md, has presented to the town
council his resignation which was
regretfully accepted. The Bruins.
wick Herald echoes the feeling OF
the people thus: The citizens of this
town will regret to learn of the re-
signation of Mayor j. T. Martin,
which was presented to the council
at its last meeting. During his
short administration OF the Office
Mayor Martin has done all that a
man could do for the best interests
of the town. A number of practical
and beneficial ordinances have been
adopted, considerable improvement
has been made in the streets Of our
town and peace and good will have
prevailed. The office of mayor is
an empty honor and such men as
Mr.. Martin could not be expected to
sacrifice other interests for the may
orally. Mayor Martin can retire
from the Office with the comforting
consciousness OF having administer
ed the laws of the town in q most
creditable manner, and to the entire
satisfaction of our people. The
honors of the office of mayor of the
town seem not to be adequate to the
work required, as since the incor-
poration of the town three mayors
have been elected by vote of the
people, and all three have resigned
after short term of Office.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

In MEMoRIAM.-We are in receipt
of a beautifully printed compilation
OF the order of service OF the obse-
quis of the late Mrs. James l.. Nor
ris, which took place az the family
residence at 331 G street n. W.,
Washington, D. c., on Monday,
January IA, 1895, together with
press comments and few of the
many letters of coincidence received
by the hereaved husband. 1t will
be remembered that Mrs. Norris was
a native of this city and was daugh-
ter of the late Hon. Israel and Cath
arine Elizabeth Robinson and SIS
ter of Mr.. L. W. Robinson now a
resident of this city. She was mar
ried to Hon. James l.. Norris on
September 26, 1867, and her entire
married life was most felicitous
one.
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A SHOCKING AcCIDENT.-Mr. VIM.
Sheets who has for number OF years
been employed in the B. & o. yard
at this place met with horrible
death on Tuesday afternoon. He
was using '.jack" undera car which
was being lifted for repairs and be
had his head and hands just under
the car where it rests on the truck.
The lack" slipped catching his head
and hand. crushing them into an un-
recognizable mass. He was instant.
ly killed. As soon as the accident
occurred many employees ran TO ex.
tricate him but it was too late. His
body as soon as recovered was taken
to undertaken W. q. Wilen and pre-.
pared for burial. Mr.. Sheets was
an industrious and faithful employe,
and his death is severe affliction
for those dependent upon him. He
leaves wife and a large family Of
children. The funeral took place
from his late residence corner Burke
and Water streets, Thursday after.
noon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. s. Trump
officiating, and the interment was at
Greenhill Cemetery.
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perhaps you would not think so,
but very large proportion Of dis
ease in New York comes from care
lessness about catching cold," says
DIR. Cyrus Edison at is such a
simple thing and 50 common that
very few people, unless it is a case
of pneumonia, pay any attention to
d cold. There are a great many
cases of catarrh and consumption
which have their origin in this neglec
of the simplest preeaution of every
day life. The most sensible advice
is, when you have one, get rid OF it
as soon as possible. By all means
do not neglect it, Dir. Edison does
not tell you how to cure cold but
we will. Take Chamberlain 8 Cough
Remedy. 1t will relieve the lungs,
aid expectoration, open the secre-
tions and soon effect a permanent
cure. IS and so cent bottle for sale
by L. G.. Matthaei Druggist. Mar
tinsburg, w. Va.
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DELIGHTFUL EvENT.-A very pleas.
ant time was experienced by all who
were fortunate enough to be present
at the surprise party, rendered the
Misses Drenner, at their home, cor
ner Pennsylvania avenue and Sec
ond street, by some Of their many
friends, on Tuesday night last. The
company, which was composed of
two crowds, met at the homes of
Misses Minnie Barker and Gertie
Shriyer, and from there proceeded
to their home, where they were cor
daily received. The party was CIV
en- preparatory to their leaving this
city for their future home in Bruins
wick, Md. The company numbered
about fifteen couple. The forepart
of the evening was spent very pleas
antly in playing various games,
amusements, etc. About 10 o'clock
the party was turned into a dance,
which was INDUCED in to the hearts
content. Refreshments were served
about ll.30, consisting of cake, can
dy, ETC., which was INDUCED in hear
tily by all. Dancing was again re-
sumed until the wee small hours of
early morning, alter which all de-
parted for their respective homes,
bidding the fair hostesses goodbye,
and expressing themselves as having
spent most pleasant time.
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Distressing Kidney and Bladder
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"NEw GREAT SoUTH AMERICAN KID
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Martinsburg, W. Va. 2-l6-1yr.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

HAND STAMPED PRICE LISTS
Postmaster General Bissell has is
sued an order to the effect that hand
stamped alteration or additions to
price lists, invoices, catalogues, or
other forms of the same nature, as
well as like changes in circulars or
other printed matter, converting the
same into orders for goods or max
ing any announcement Of the charac-
ter of a personal communication are
held to be equivalent to writing or
type writing, and will therefore SUBJ
ject the matter upon which they are
impressed when mailed, to the letter
rate of postage. Mere business
cards, however, or other hand-stamp-
ed additions clearly of an advertis-
ing character; may be impressed up
on third-class matter without SUBJ
jecting it to the higher rate of post.
age.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
Coal DEPoT-Joseph Fl. Shaffer, on
Winchester pike, near G. V. r. r.
passenger station, has his warehouse
fnll of wagons, buggies, plows, har-
rows, cultivators, corn planters, cut
ting boxes, &c. &c. A complete
line of all kinds of agricultural i'm
plements that will be sold cheap.
Oliver and Bissell Chilled Pillow re-
pairs always on hand. Champion
Harrows and Mowers and repairs.
Coal, wood, feed, &C., at the lowest
rates. / ask call and an examina-
ton by those in want Of such goods.
l am sure can please in goods and
price. Respectfully,
3-9-4t. JOSEPH Ell. SHAFFER.
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A SAD DEATH.--Last Saturday
night Master Walter, the eleven year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bo.
CERT, died at their residence on West
Burke street, after an illness of about
week. 1t seems that the little fell
low fell on the pavement while play
ing on the Saturday preceding and
came limplng home. He lay until
Tuesday complaining of pains in his
back, hips and his head and on Tues
day physician was called in and on
examination it was found that the
lads hip was out of joint. By sum-
moning assistance the DR.. replaced
the hip on Wednesday morning, af.
terward in6amatory rheumatism set
in and be died on Saturday night.
The funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. The
sorrowing parents have the sympa-
thy of all their many friends -
Statesman.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

PASTORS TO SAY FAREwELL.-Thi.
month will mark the assignment to
other fields of labor two of oui
popular ministers, Rev. DR.. A. NJ
Cackley, of the Nj. E. Church, South
and Rev. j. B. Chamberlain, of the
United Brethren Church. We fee
the community's loss, aud heartily
agree with the following which W.
clip from the Lutheran:
"Rev. J. B. Chamberlain, of TIE
U. B. Church, will be removed from
his congregation here at the next
meeting of their conference to b.
held here March Goth to 21th. Rev
Chamberlain stands well in THU
community as an extraordinary
bright and intelligent minister, whe
has met with much success in BIZ
present field of labor. Despite ii
health he has worked hard al
preacher and pastor, building up hi
congregation. We shall regret Il
part with him, and SO say all WHIT
knew him.
"Rev. DIR. A. M. Cackley, pastol
of the M. E. Church, South, will sal
farewell to his congregation thi
month to go where ever the con
ference will assign him. Our re
lations with him have been mos
pleasant. He is an earnest ministe
and Christian gentleman, all of hi
actions corresponding with tina
blessed gospel, which he forcibly ex
planned from the sacred pulpit AM
exemplified in private life. DR.
Cackley deserves the D. D., for b
is a hard student and presents
clear exposition of the doctrinal an
fundamental truths of the Word Q
God. We say farewell to him wit
regret, trusting that his successe
will ingratiate himself into the heart
and good will of his congregatio
and our community as did our n
firing brother
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

EPISCOPAL SERvIcEs.-During the
lenten season services are being held
at the Episcopal Church as follows :
Tuesdays at 4.30 p. M, Wednesdays
at l l a. M, Thursdays at 4.30 p. m,
Fridays at 4.30 p. m. and Sundays
at IL a. m. and 7.30 p. N. The
brotherhood Bible class for men,
meets on Sunday evening, in the lee
ture room Of the church at $50.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

Mr.. EUGENE BAKERS RESIDENCE
DESTROYED BY FIRE.-The large COM
modious dwelling of Mr.. Eugene
Baker, deputy sheriff of Jefferson
county, situated near Leetown was
destroyed by fire on last Tuesday
night. Nothing was saved except
few household articles, and his loss
may be said to be total. The fire
originated, it is is supposed by in
cendiary origin in portion of the
house not much used, and before it
was discovered the flames had almost
entirely enwrapped the building.
The family was asleep at the time,
and some of them made their escape
with difficulty. We understand that
there was some insurance, but not
enough by far to cover the loss. Mr..
Bakers tax receipts and other val
liable papers were in the building.
and were not recovered. 1t is diff
cult to estimate the amount Of his
loss.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

The arrival of Judge R. W. Daley
who presided over the special ses-
sion of the Circuit Court, on Thurs
day and Friday was delayed by the
wreck on that day. He did not get
here until half the afternoon was
over.
1t is said that Postmaster General
Wilson has ordered that Dayton's
picture be placed on all the stamps,
as that is the only way the people
Of this Congressional district can
ever lick him.-Tucter Co. Republi-
can
The cigarette law will 60 into ef-
feet May goth. We doubt after that
if any of our tobacco merchants will
be able to pay $500 license to sell
the "coffin nails, "as it would require
enormous sales each day to pay even
the license.
Messrs. Holmes Boyd, W. Roy
Stephenson, A. r. Pendleton, VIM.
r. Alexander. attorneys of Winche3-
ter, and W. Fl. Travers of Charles
Town, were in this city on Thurs
day attending a special session of
the Circuit Court Of this unity.
The Children's Mission Bad, of
st. John s Lutheran Church, held an
entertainment in the Wisner build
ing, on Thursday night, for the ben
eft of the society, consisting Of solos,
Duets, choruses, Rotations. etc.
After the program refreshments
were served. Quite neat little sum
was realized.
Charles Green was arrested by
Officers Hollis. Sloan and Creque,
Thursday night at his home near the
Rafting bridge, and lodged in jail
over night. Yesterday morning he
was arraigned in Justice Traumell's
court, on the charge of stealing coal
from B. & o. cars. The evidence
not being sufficient to convict him
he was released.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

There stands in Berkeley Springs,
on Washington street, a stately elm
tree, which was planted by General
Washington in 1776, when the town
was laid out. 1t is the only one left
of three planted at the time by the
Father of his Country, and it has
been suggested that an iron fence be
placed about it with the inscription
thereon Washington Elm"
The international Sunday school
Bible study for Sunday, March "a,
1895. Topic: Purity OF Life, Ro-
mans xiii STA. Golden text, "Ab-
stain from all appearance of evil"
This is temperance lesson and was
written by Paul at Corinth in the
early part of A. D. So, toward the
close of his third great missionary
journey and toward the end ofPaul Is
nine months residence in Corinth.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

LIABILITIES $9OO,OOO.-The Wal
ter A. Wood Harvester Company
of st. Paul, MINI, went into the
hands OF receivers on Tuesday upon
application of the Ewarts Manufac-
turing Company, of Illinois. The
petitioners alleged that the Harves-
ter Company's liabilities were more
than 100000, and that large part
of this amount they were unable to
pay.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1895-03-23

OFF FOR N. Y. CITY.-J.F.Thomp-
son & Bro. left for the Eastern cit
les Monday evening to buy their
new stock of Clothing and Furnish.
ings, which will be offered to our
buyers about April 10th. Wait for
them. They win save you big mon
ey. The long experience of Jas. F.
Thompson as a clothing buyer,p laces
this new firm in position to under
sell all competitors.
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SATURDAY. MAR. 90. 1895.

The Colonel and l."
MY Country Cousin"
The Chimes of Normandy"
Spring, gentle spring, is here.
It will now proceed to get warmer
The setting hen getteth ready for
business.
Mr.. Phil T. Hollis has been work
ing on the INDEPENDENT force this
week.
Indications are that Martinsburg
will not have base ball team this
season.
Mr.. j. S. Mathews has moved to
the property OF j. Nelson Wisner,
on West Martin stIce'.
Once a Week " of the I &c Lance
seemed to be woozy last week. Do
You git 'em often, Harry 7
Jas. F. Thompson and j. Frank
Thompson are now in the city buy
ing their new took of Clothing.
Any one desiring to rent a farm on
shares or for money REM will fini an
applicant by writing to this flee.
We are in receipt of the March
number of the Lutheran. II is brim
full of news and an excellent church
paper.
Mr.. John T. Snodgrass has moved
from Maple avenue TO the house va
Gated by Mrs. Criswell, on Raleigh
street.
Mr.. VIM. Calf, of this city, made
a short visit to Shanghai, last Sun
day. We wonder what attraction
Willie has up there?
The family of Mr.. David F. Dren-
ner, of this city, have removed to
Brunswick. Their many friends
were sorry to zee them go.
Mr.. H. G. Burdette left on Friday
last for his home in Poplar Springs,
Md, having been called there on &C
count of the illness of his father.
Miss Nellie Humphreys, of Wash
ington, who was on short visit to
Miss Hattie Slane, on Maple avenue,
returned to her home in that city, on
Saturday last.
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EPwoRTH LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT.
The Epworth League chapter aux
iliary to the First Nj. E. Church, of
this city, will give an entertainment
at the Central Opera House, Friday
evening, March 20, 1895. The COM
mittee Of arrangements is busily en-
gagged preparing the programme to
consist of living pictures and liter
airy and musical exercises. The
Triple Trio Mandolin Club has con-
scented to attend and play at least
two numbers. Refreshments will
be served and pleasant time is an
ticipated. Admission only 10 cents.
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Mrs. Jas. Boyd has returned from
a visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. FL. q. Berry is on visit to
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Louis E. Bell was away on
business last Wednesday.
Hon. J. B. Hoge has been very
i'll again for several days.
DR.. G. A. Hammill made a short
visit to Baltimore this week.
Mr.. Edward Stephenson, OF PhIIa-
delphia, isregistered at the Boarman
House.
The annual Yale Harvard athletic,
contest will be held in Cambridge
May Is.
Miss Flick returned Tuesday even
ing from a visit TO friends in Hag-
erstown.
Miss Matte Norton, of Winning
ton, Del, is the guest Of friends on
High street.
Mrs. Grim and daughter, of Con-
nelsville, Pa, arc the guests of Mrs.
McCloy, this city.
Messrs. W. e. Evans, Jas. Geyer
and Joe Daily spent yesterday in
Washington, D. G.
Mrs. G. M. Bainbrldge and three
children, ofNew York, are the guests
of Mrs. N. D. Baker.
The wo Id iever expects much of
young man who carries his back
bone in his pistol p cket.
Miss Flora BARRIER, who has been
visiting in this city, has returned to
her home in Norfolk, Va.
Jas. F. Thompson and j. Frank
Thompson are now in the city buy
ing their new stock Of Clothing.
Rev. E. Fl. Lamar filed the pulpit
Of St. John S Lutheran Church very
acceptably on Sunday night last.
Mr.. John P. Young went to Han
over, Pa, on Tuesday where he will
engage in his trade, that of moulder
in foundry.
Mr.. Edgar B. Stewart, OF the W.
Va. University, who is taking law
course at that plsce is home on a
short vacation.
Mrs. Mary A. Bell, of West Mar
tin street, who has been suffering
with the grip as well as a felen on
her hand, is slowly improving.
Mr.. James Tabler, OF Tabler's Sta
ton, who was paralyzed last Janu-
airy is recovering very slowly, al
though be is as yet quiet helpless.
A health journal says you ought
to take three-quarters OF an hour for
dinner. 1t is well also, perhaps, to
add few vegetables and a piece of
meat.
Mr.. Herbert L. Alexander has
fitted up nice new quarters over NJ
A Snodgrass drug store, where he
will conduct the insurance business
as before.
DR.. VIM. Mirghinni has rented
the rooms recently vacated by DR..
L R. Pennington, and will perma-
nently locate there on April 1st, to
practice dentistry.
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Mr.. Henry Holt, in the April For
UNI, will conclude his series of arti =
Giles on "The Social Discomfort" be-
gun in the January number, suggest
ing more remedies.
We respectfully request those in
arrears to call and if not able 10 set
tie up to at least make partial pay.
ment. We desire to be fairly equita.
BILE these close times.
Messrs. Martin & Hartman have
puI chased the old buildings on the
Dunn property recently bought by
d. E. Herring and have force OF
hands at work removin! same.
Rev. Chas. Stribling filed Rev.
DR.. Woods pulpit on last Sunday
morning and night, DR.. Woods
preached at Falling Waters Church
in the evening and at Hedgesville at
night.
Miss Matte Myers, of Shepherds
town, who has been visiting the fam
lily of Mr.. Geo. Kindle, on High
street, was suddenly called home on
Monday last, by the illness of her
father.
Messrs. Stewart and Sencindive7
have bought out the interest of Mr..
D. W. Shaffer, in the firm of Sen
cindiver, Shaffer and Stewart, and
will hereafter conduct the business
for themselves at the old stand.
At the Continental Hotel, on Tues
day afternoon, Mr. E. j. Whitmore
was married to Miss bessie G Lam
dis, both of Bedington, tnis county.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Gaver, of the M. E. Church of He'd
gesville.