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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

In view of the enormous vol
ume of immigration which has
been pouring into the country du-
ing the last eight or ten months,
it is not surprising to learn that
the sales of public land for the fis
cal year ending June 80, 1881,
were large beyond all precedent.
A better class of people are com
ing over than formerly, and most
of them bring money enough with
them to effect the acquisition of a
farm in fee simple. 1t used to be
said that every able bodied immi-
grant who came here to make an
honest living represented cash
value of one thousand dollars to
the country. That estimate must
by this time be in need of revi-
sion.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

THE estimated cost ola car just
completed for the use Of the of
ficers of the Pennsylvania Railroad
is $4,000. This seems like a
waste of the stockholders money.
Not less than a hundred legisla-
tors might have been bought for
that sum.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

THERE seems now to be sub
stantial grounds for encourage
ment in the case of the President.
He is reported as making decided
improvement. On Tuesday, at
his own request, he was placed in
a reclining chair near a window
in his chamber, where he remain
ed apparently enjoying the change
of position and a view of the
ocean for over half an hour, with
out experiencing the slightest i'll
effects.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
[Glen's Falls, IN. Y.) Times ]
A Card.

GLEN's FAILS, N. Y, Dec. IA,
1880. REV. Mr.. Il. N. ST. ONCE,
d Dear Sir.-Will you please state
Glow what satisfaction st. Jacobs
Oil gives you, which you got of us
some time ago, and obi e
LEGGETT d z UsH.
Very effective.
l.. n. Sr. ONCE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

AT the special election held in
Maine, on Monday, for representa-
tive to Congress to fill the vacan
cy caused by the resignation of
Senator Fry, Ex-Governor Ding
ley, republican, was elected by an
increased majority.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

"THE only road with reclining
chair cars and no train-robbers, :"
viii soon be Haunting it's snowy
cards in the windows Of western
ticket Offices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

General A. e. Burnside, U. S.
Senator from Rhode Island, died
suddenly at his residence in Bris-
toll, on Tuesday morning, of heart
disease. Let the grave cover his
faults, while his virtues can be re-
membered.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

IN addition to the steel rails
stone-ballast, double-track attrac-
tons of the western railroads we
may soon expect them to adyer-
tise that positive immunity from
train-robbers will be guaranteed
by a slight advance on the price
OF the regular ticket.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

The purchase by the Duke OF
Sutherland and other Englishmen
of sixty square miles of land on
the st. Paul and Omaha railroad,
to found q new colony, shows
which way the wind blows, and
cannot be very fattering to our
neighbors in the dominion. A
capital of Sl2,50O,OOO to carry
through the enterprise looks like
business. Such facts naturally
light up the face of Uncle Sam
with pleasant smiles.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Where Shall Send my Boy

Parents, Save Time and Money Send
to Glenwood. Patrons say: "Best and
cheapest for boys in Mary land" "Six
months at Glenwood equivalent to two
years in other schools" NATURES method.
Eye and hand training Home care and
comforts. Offer extraordinary. Address
PROFESSOR L. G.. MATHEWS, A. NJ,
Glenwood, Howard CO.. Md.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

A soldier took q shot at Gui-
teau, in his prison, the other day,
but missed his mark. It was close
enough, however, to let Mr.. Gui-
teau understand the difference of
shooting at a person and being
shot at.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

Col. DAN RICE is rot discour-
aged He says he viii win in the
end OF course he viii. Pluck
always wins. There is grit in his
sand
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

The Galveston Meas puts it in
brief, thusly:
'This country is too big for a
famine, too rich for q panic, and
too strong in the faith of liberty
and free government for dismem-
berment, anarchy or revolution.
You struck it plumb. Go up
head.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

The West Virginia State Grange
held it's annual session at Alder
son, last week. Hon. Frank
Hereford delivered an address be-
fore the Grange on railroad mo-
nopolies.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

1t is simply marvellous how
quickly constipation, biliousness,
sick headache, fever and ague.
and malaria, are cured by sellers
Liver Pills.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
SETTLE UP.

A BOUT the LIST of October | wish to go
IA East to replenish my stock, at which
time | will need the assistance of my
friends; therefore, all persons indebted to
me are respectfully requested to settle
their bills by that time.
sept0-3t. G. W. HOKE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
WANTED.

A MIDDLE. AGED WOMAN to do
~ homework and assist in housekeep-
ing. To woman who would suit, a
permanent home and liberal wages will
be given. Apply at this office
(sepl0-3t
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

Mrs. ANNA CAMPBELL, widow Of
the late Charles Campbell, the lis
torian Of Virginia, died in Frede-
ricksburg on Sunday, Of consump-
ton.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
MEDICAL GoLLEGs Of VIRGINIA,
Rich Va.

Regular Sessions begins Oct LIST, and con =.
tinues seven and half months. lnterme.
date Examinations on the Elementary
branches at the close of the first session
Final Examination on the Practical
Branches at the end OF the second session.
Fifteen months Collegiate Instruction
Daily examinations and recitations. Only
four lectures a day Ample opportunities
for Clinical Study and Practical Anato-
my. Fees for the hole Course, SIPS.
For announcement or particulars, address
J B. MoCAW MD, Dean, Richmond, Va
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Geo. II ROWen 81 Co.
BAYARD TAYLOR. Poet and

EBA n ARD IA YLOK, P0et and
Traveller, said 81 take great pleasure in
recommending to parents the Academy of
Mr.. Swithin c. Shortlidge"
HON. FERNANDO WOOD, NJ. c.,
Said (lss0) 81 cheerfully consent to the
use Of my name as reference My boys viii
return to you (for their fourth year after
their vacation"
For new Illustrated Circular address
SWITHEN G. SHORTLTDGE, A. NJ,
Harvard University Graduate, Media, Pa,
II miles from Philadelphia.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
A BERKELEY BOY.

AIf. mos. y. IL. AlcAianuS, VINO
few years ago taught in the male
department Of st. Joseph's paro-
chial school in this city, at which
post he won the admiration of his
scholars and the Communications
of their parents, by his zeal and
peculiar method Of imparting in
strGction, Is nov a lncmbcr Of oac
Of the most prominent law firms
in New York City, at the head Of
which firm isHon. Scott Lord, at
one time the law partner of Ros
coe Conkling, and who was the
principal counsel in the celebrated
Vanderbilt will contest, which in
volved nearly hundred million
dollars.
Mr.. Mc1Taaus, it VIII Be re-
Numbered while in Martinsburg,
contributed humorous sketches I'M
der the nom deplttme of Gale Par
tington, to the columns of the
DAILY INDEPENDENT. Many of
these good things are still going
the rounds Of the press"
"Cale" is q graduate of 10th
College, N. Y. He studied law at
the University of Virginia and af
ter his return from Iowa whittier he
went to edit q newspaper, he en-
tered the University of the City of
New York, and on his graduation
received the degree of L L b.
We venture these facts for the
encouragement of our boys, as
Mr.. McManus is a native of old
Berkeley, having been born on his
fathers farm near Hedgesville,
nearly thirty years ago. Without
friends or means, he reached the
place where he is to-day. He oc-
casionally writes for the New
York press.
All hail, Gale we congratu-
late you.
INDIANA has q new liquor law
which goes into effect in a few
weeks, which establishes new
principle in treating this trouble
some question. The idea hither
to generally maintained in such
enactments that the liquor-seller
is the sole criminal has been
abandoned, and provision is made
for imposing severe punishment
upon those who drink. Persons
guilty of drunkenness are to be
fined for the first and second of
lenses, but for a third are liable
to imprisonment and disfranchise-
ment; and the same penalty is pre-
scribed for dealers who sell to
drunkards
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Money w anted.

A CLIENT wishes to borrow 5000 for
n two years at per cent. A deed OF
tIust on real estate will be given for Sc.
curity. Apply to or address
j NELSON WISNER, Atty,
sepl0-3t Martnsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17

MARTINSBURG, W. VA,
MEssRs JANNEY & Son.
Dear Srs To your questions the results got
the Of the Lister Dissolved Bone used this year
very thin field that produced
sixteen bushels this harvest which
Will Lister again this fall having used for the years
consider it the best in "a
Yours truly, J. T. CATROW.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Lister Grows IL Bushels ON d


HEDGESVILLE, Berkeley County, w. Va, July 80, is
JOHN T. JANNEY & Son.
Genemen After giving the Lister Fertilizer trial my
this year, will simply say that raised IA bushels per
ground raised four in the year $780, leave
people to decide how much good it done
Yours truly, GEORGE WALBURN.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-09-17
Used lister Once and viii Use is A

MEssRs JANNEY G. Son. i
Gentemen: used the Lister Fertilizer my last fall
the results good 1t side by side with
ured fertilizers and much the best of anything used
in the fall and continued
consider fine fertilizer for such land ours
better than anything have used and will
Dissolved Bone for my crops again this fall.
Yours truly, DAVID A. BEARD
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CERTIFICATES
Lister Does Well Every Tim

VANCLEVESVILLE, Berkeley County, Va, Aug 10 1888
JOHN T. JANNEY & Son.
Gentlemen AS you know, have used Listers Fertilizer
last three years will nquiryas the
gotten by the of it, in saying consider it the best in
have used side by side with other goods
always grows good crop grass well grain
it again this fall. recommend all wanting
tce have chance to know Of its value ground
it brings good crops every time.
Yours truly, j. r. COUCHMAN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-02
Thn FLOODS In the West.

BISMARCK, DAN, April The river
has fallen three or four iert AMI about
20 people went over ON the steamer
Eclipse to day. bu. could not get within
three miles oi town because "i the ice.
Severa! from the ill-in'cd city came on u
boat. The ice Is abont ak feet deep all
over town and very solid. The North
ern Pacific road loses about S?j.vD
in ties, timber, ctc. But lev
goods wrrr saved. The food
was ~ sudden that people were glad &"
yet 10 the blnii, with clothing enough {"
keep them warm. More Passengers
will be sent over Ia morrow. About
four hundrcd people were rendered
homeless, hut the water has fallen ~
that many buildings are now ont oi
water The total loss - cstImat"d NJ
from sl 700 to SlIj.1h.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-02
THECABINEP TROUBLES.
rrd,, Rohertson's Nomination.


NEw YORK. April 2-The Times has
a special from Washington, which says:
There is good ground for stating that
the President holds that in the nomina-
non of Judge Robertson for collector
of the port OF New York, he was guided
by desire 10 subserve the public inter
est and promote harmony in the Repub-
lican party in New York. The Presi-
dent. il is creditably reported, will dis
cnss with Conkling in the
wsy the federal appointments
for New York, but did not say anything
10 that Senator in reference to the ap-
pointment of Judge Robertson as Col
iector OF Customs. Previous To the
nomination of Judge Robertson he had
nominated several New York gentlemen
fDr Offices. known to be friends OF COnk.
ling. among them Postmaster General
LANES and Minister Morton. Before
leaving Mentor for Washington he had
determined To nominate Judge Robert
son ior Collector OF Customs because
ne desired 10 recognizes that element ol
the Republican party in New York, OF
which Junge Robertson is a prominent
representative. The President admitted
thi, element is largely in the minority,
but as the local officers nominated
nv him had been selected
from among Conkling's friends, he
though il advisable to name Judge Rob-
ertson for the office, which he regards
"a national in character. The nomina-
tion WAS made with view to placing an
opponent Of Conkling in charge ol the
custom house, and with the view
of using It's vast patronas+
for or against any individual
or faction. On the contrary the Prcsi-
dent has determined that the Custom
House shall not be used for any such pur.
pose. and should Robertson be confirmed
tie President has expressed determi-
nation 10 instruct him that any attempt
10 use the office for the promo
ton OF the political Interests of
fny man will result IN his speedy
removal. Regarding, as he does, tho
collector OF customs at New York as a
national and not local office, the Pres
idept does not believe that he was re-
ouired by any rule OF courtesy or prac-
ice relating TO sectional federal offices
Z, consult the New York Sena-
gOrl III rtltEtnCt W lhSl RdhbNhifh
aprointment. The President, it is fur
thtr reported, claims that Judge Rob
er,son's nomination was his in
diyidusl act free from suggestion
and consultation with any
of his constitutional advisers. There Is
a good ground also for the statement.
Secretary Blaine disclaims any respon-
s;bility for Judge Robertson's appoint.
msnt. He has no special interes:
in the question as to who shall occupy
the positions, for the reason that he IS
determined TO never again be d can
dihate for the Presidency, and
therefore does not. as has been alleged,
entertain desire to have any particu-
Isr person appointed to that Office he
cause of the services rendered in the
past, or from any expectation Of servi-
ces in the future calculated to promote
his Interests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-02
THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
An Attack Upon the Policy Pursued In
South Africa

South africa
LONDON, April 1.-The first attack on
the governments policy in Transvaal,
was made by Lsrd Gains, Q Conserys.
tive, in the House OF Lords last night.
He alluded TO the announcement OF the
Queens speech in the opening OF Parlis.
nent that the authority OF the crown
would be promptly vindicsted in Trans.
wal, and asked whether the authority
OF the crown had been vindicated at all.
He entertained grave doubts that in
thus surrendering territory the preroga.
tive OF the crown had no. been stsinet
He emphsticslly protested against hand.
ing hundreds OF thousands OF British
subjects back 10 as bad systems
of slavery As ever existed IN the
world. He argued that We had
no security that the Beers would accept
the decisions Of the Roysl commission,
and asked how were they 10 enforce them
il the B>ers didn't accept them, when our
reiniorcemrnts had quilted the country
as he said, by the terms o. the peace Oi
OF the commission smmunitions were not
to be supplied 10 the garrisons in Trans.
vaal. They would be merely hostages III
the hands OF the Boers. Lori Gains con
cludel by general denurciation OF the
terms Of peace in psroration OF striking
eloquence which eiicted an outburst OF
cheering.
Lord Kimberly, the Colonial Secrets.
~, replied: Thcl, could be no doubt
that il the war had continued the
greater part OF South Africa would have
been involved in il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-02
A Move Asains, Assassins.

RERLIS, April Herr Windhurst's
motion requesting Bismarck to endeay-
or To conclude the agreement with the
powers to undertake to impose penal
ties on their own subjects and foreigners
r siding in their: country for assassna.
ton or attempted to assinate the heads
OF states and for all public excitement
20 assassination, and that any foreigner
guilty OF assassination or attempt to
assipa,e shall on demand be delivered
up to the government of his native
country is unanimously approved
by the Imperislists, German Conserva-
tives, Centre National Liberals and
Poles. Even the Progressis.s and Sc
cessionist group Of Liberals decided
70 adhere TO the principle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-02

sylvania, who said the paper in ques-
ton (the Evening 1etgrdDh), ii it were
a Republican paper, was Republican
paper with Democratic tendencies, and
its tendencies were more frequently
Democratic than Republican. He un-
derstood its editors were Republicans,
hut the statement OF the Senator from
Indiana that that paper was recognized
as the leading Republican paper Of
Pennsylvania was not correct.
Mr.. Malone (persisting in his point
Il have called on YOU in this House to
say whether or not -. Before he
had time to finish Mir. Voorhees,, antici.
pating it and throwing of the self
restraint which he had preserved to this
point, said (passionately): Then | en-
dorse every single word which was said
in that article.
Mr.Mahone (breaking in)-Then say
the references which you make TO me
are such as no honorable man would
make, and denounce you as such here
Mr.. Voorhees-That is a question Of
here and hereafter.
Mr.. Mahone-The thereafter" will
come as soon as you want it to.
Mr.. Voorhees, will know exactly
how to meet it. / endorse every word
said in that article. endorse the term
renegade Democrat" | endorse every
thing else in it that may be construed to
reflect on the course OF the Senator
from Virginia, and without his taking
time TO put words upon me, lac can seek
his redress. There is no use in making
any mistake about this matter at all. l
heard the Senator from Virginia stand
here and shout, "That thing had to
stop" Suppose it dent? Suppose it
don't? / know it won't with me by
your dictation. That is cheap, very
chesp. Z Abiding to Mahone's expires.
sion.)
Mr.. Mahone-It is very cheap, Mr..
President, to deal in such bravado AS
the gentleman from Illinois (meaning
Indiana) does.
Voorhees,, who was walking over to
his own chair, when Mahone's last re-
mark was made, turned round and said:
The gentleman alludes to me as the Sen.
ator from illinois, l suppose he will
take no exception, therefore, il allude
10 him az the Senator from Vermont.
Misunderstanding and completing
his sentence-"but when the gentleman
says he endorses the sentiment OF that
article, undertake to characterize here
as such that no brave or honorable man
would make in this chamber. Now let
him take that with him and wear"
Some Democratic Senators here sug-
gested to Voorhees, To- cay no more, but
not needing the advice Voorhees, retort.
ed, in a somewhat oracular manner:
"1he QUESTION about taking and wearing
the thing, depends q good deal upon
here AMI hereafter This ended the
controversy in the Senate chamber, and
on motion OF Mr.. Dawes the Senate al.
iourned until Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-04-02

Jeanne tie search we're completed as TO-
lows: Lieut.. Barry, commander oil the
expedition. Master II. 8. WMing, execu.
tive officer and navigator, Master w. r.
Halsey; ensigns, n. Hunt and u. NJ.
Story, assistant engineer, A. Y. Zlne,
paw CLERK, w. II. Glider. Two medical
officers accompany the expedition.
To-dsy's session Of the Cabinet was
brief and confned to the routine OF bus
ness. Window, MscNeagh, and James
being absent, their departments We're not
represented. The President having de-
cidet, il is understood. not ID increase
the circle of connI, uI.ai advisers by ad-
mittiug subordinates.
Polysamy Must 60.
WASHINGTON. April Lit is under
stood that President Garfield will write
a letter to Hon. A. @. Campbellin IN day
or two ia reply tO one addressed 10 him
in relation 10 polygany in Utah. lie
will reiterate in the strongest terms the
position he took in his inaugural. tie
viii pronounce his policy to be that
polygamy must be stamped out. he
considers il shame to the enlighten-
ment OF the age that such gross lmmor-
ality should be openly practced IN den-
ance OF the law and the pretense oil re-
liyious conviction. He will declare also
that under the circumstances the 1O,OOO
children born under the system must
not Le disarsced by the brand OF illegitl-
macy, but this difficulty will no longer
afford an excuse for hesitation in CRAP
pliry with the infamous bsrbarism o.!
Mormonism. He will forshadow in un'
mistakable terms that he intends 10
make the destruction OF poligamy a
prominent achievement OF his admins.
trstion.
Public Debt Statement.
WASHINGTON, April l. - The debt
statement shows a decrease in the pub.
lie debt for the month Of March OF
81, ,l92.Si9. Cash in the Treasury s23O,-
Sl4 6g2. Gold certificates, S6.l7l 800:
silver certificates. $50. .l7S, 900 certificate
deposits outstanding 81, ,S05, 900; refund
iny certificates S775, $50; legal tenders
outstanding, S346, ,6Si ,0l6; fractional cur
rency outstanding, s7,l3l,97S; cash
balance available $l5S, $50, 756. Rednc-
ton in the debt since June so, 1850,
S6S, ,40S, 200.
Chic Takes Bentley's Scalp.
wAsHISGToS, April |. - Pension
Agent Brown, OF Cincinnati, who lost
his leg during the war, is to be appoint
Ell Commissioner of Pensions in the
place OF Bentley.
.Ho Halls from Ohio.
The President has decided to appoint
Capt. Henry, of Ohio. United states
Marshal for the District OF Columbia in
place of Fred. Douglass. The latter will
be appointed to some other equally good
Mace.
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TRAGEDIES.
As THEY HAVE HAPPENED ATVARlOUS
PLACES.
A Hanging Scrape in Colorado o-kentucN
Donates Three Murders 10 the List
Explosion OF a Locomotive a. Ty-
rome, Pa.-RaiIroad Wreck
Near s.. Paul.
THE D0lNGS OF THE DAY JUST PASSED
SERIOUS RAILROAD WRECK.
One Man Cremated. and Large Number
Seriously Injured

One Man Cremated. and Large Number
Seriously Injured.
ST. PAUL, April 1.-The Pionn>r Press
this morning published the following
from Fergus Falls. giving an account OF
very grave accident on the st. Paul,
Minnesota and Manitoba railroad: A
passenger train going north this mornip .
ran into freight train six miles north of
Rothsay. The caboose Immediately took
fire. One man was burned TO death and
six wounded, as follows: Killed-Jas.
Bings, OF St. Paul. Wounded-Oliver
Sischtz, OF Watertown, Iowa; Martin
Walker, residence unknown, tight thigh
broken and other injuries; David c.
Young, Reeds Landing, head, hands,
and back cut; VIM. Wissinger, Saltwater,
head and back cut and leg badly
burned; Henry Rappell, OF Hastings,
thigh and shoulder fractured aud heal
and face cut; Edward Gallagher. side,
back and head cut; Argus McCleiland,
Of Pembins, slightly injured.
A special train, with pr. Hutton, was
Immediately dispatched from here. The
injured were brought in this afternoon
and quarterch at Bells hotel. Notwith.
standing the fact that this accident oc.
Cured yesterday in the forenoon, and
full particulars were fled for the press
last night, the foregoing meagre account
was all that could he gotten over the
wire, the line being held for train orders
Ii is understood that several Of the pas
sengers reported injured are in a preca.
rious condition,