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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

As SHOWING something Of the pro-
portions OF the railroad boom, Phila-
delphia paper says: Within the radius
Of q couple of squares in West Phils-
delphia nearly 1890 men are working
from dawn to dusk, AMI some of them
all night, on rolling stock for American
and European use. At ALLisON's 1000
men are putting their energies into
house, coal, gondolia, fiat, box, dump
and other kinds OF freight cars, and so
great is the demand that, with the or.
ders now on hand, the large force
could be kept fully employed until
November next. Many OF the cars now
in course OF construction are destined
for the Texas Pacific Railroad, while
Others are going to New York, New
England, out West, and in fact all over
the country. At MessrA ]. G. BRILL &
Co.'S great difficulty is found in keeping
pace with the demand. In the shops
are narrow-gauge cars for roads in Ohio
and Missouri, and several for the Con-
notion Valley RBilroad. The first order
for street cars ever received from Spain
Was shipped few days sgo, and at the
same time a consignment was forwarded
10 Germany. The stir in Mexican rail-
roads has resulted in some orders for
open excursion cars, and Brazil has
taken fancy to the United States pat
tern Of mail cars. Several OF the latter
have also been sent to Central America.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
QUA PARMnRs AND THE FfEAH.
ora

One Of the greatest drawbacks to the
agricultural development Of West vir-
ginis has been the impecunious condi.
dition Of the farming population.
Our landholders have been impecu-
NOUS in the sense Of not being able to
command ready cash for use in the de-
velopment of their farms.
They are not Door in real estate, but
on the contrary, many Of them possess
fortunes in rich lands, who have not
one hundred dollars ready cash for use
in their business. They have no regu-
lar, reliable income in cash. They aim
to make their farms productive and to
store the product away until their neces
sites compel them to put part of it in
market. Nor have the majority Of them
access to any reliable market. They
trade among themselves or take their
chances Of finding purchaser for what
ever they desire to sell, at the County
seat or nearest village
Heretofore, it has been impracticable
for farmer to borrow money for use In
his business. The best return that he
can expect from his legitimate opera
tons in the way OF farming is less than
four per cent. on the value OF his land,
and with money at six, eight and ten per
cent. interest, it would be certain bank
ruptcy for a farmer to attempt to extend
his farming operations on borrowed
capital.
But there has come a time when 1t
strikes us that the farmer, and es'
pecially the farming classes OF
our own State, may largely profit
by the condition OF the money
market. The influence Of the loans OBJ
tanned by the government at low rate
OF interest is to be beneficial and far
reaching in its results for good to the
laboring classes. As long as the govern
nent gets all the money it wants al
81 per cent. per annum, and must re-
iect offers of millions upon millions
more at the same low rate, it is an ex
ample for capitalists, life insurance
companies, banks, and other corpora
tons that have large sums oil money tc
loan, to reduce their rates OF interest
upon loans also, and thus the govern
ment's action reaches out into the do
main of private enterprise to benefit
and bless the masses
1t will not be long, il il is not already
possible, for the West Virginia farmer
who has heretofore been compelled t.
pay not less than six per cent. interest
IL he borrowed at all, to get money al
three or four per cent. Ii so, he can
afford to borrow He can afford to stock
his farm at that rate. He can afford Ia
buy improved machinery and enlarge
his farming operations. He can afford
10 farm for a profit when he has hereto
fore aimed only to grub out a mere
living.
Ii the present condition OF the money
market continues, capitalists will be
very glad to take mortgage on a West
Virginia farm at 3 or per cent and
our farmers, who have heretofore held a
mortgage in such horro-, may find it
safe as well as a sure method Of better
Ing their condition and enhancing the
value OF their property. 1t seems to be
the period in our financial history
specially adapted to the condition OF the
farminJ classes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
po.,,,ou Of the Administration.


New York Herald.
Il appears to be held by some wise
men that the government OF the United
States regards the conflict at Albany as
one involving important principles OF
politics and as not much related to the
point Of personalities. Perhaps the
proverbial Philadelphia lawyer - who
was, we presume, a much more acute
person than the actual Philadelphia
lawyer-would he troubled to olsen
gage the issue OF principle from the dust
and uncertainty in which it is involved;
but if we admit and accept the argu,
ment that the issue is one oil
principle, we may perhaps inquire
why then the administration makes
sueb stren uous efforts III this conflict.
II cannot change any principle, we IAN
CIV. by the use OF patronage and plumber,
and vet patronage and plumber constr
4 rte the ammunition with which 1t
c,mes into this conflict. 1t il a fsct
worthy the altentlOh VI thS
people that for once in our history we
are face to face with the grossest abuse
of popular institutions that grew up IN
France under the government oil the
third Napoleon. We have admin
istration candidates. The general gov
eminent is in the field in an election
in the State OF New York endeavor'
ing 10 oppose the will OF the people
of this State in the choice of persons
who shall represent the State in the
United Slate Senate. This is new ard
fragrant fact. In the case OF the Collec'
tor of Buffalo, hitherto referred to IN
the Herald. and in the case OF another
officer OF the United S'a'es government
who now sits in our State Senate, the
effort is made by the use OF public
money to affect the representation OF tt {
State OF New York in the National Con
eress. Does this mean devotion to prin
ciple or a fight as to the persons? Is il
honest? Is it commendable? AnC
was not Andrew Johnson impeachec
for smaller offence against the theory
of popular sovereignty?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
COMBINES GAME OF DEAD
LOCK.


LOCK.
As dead locker CoSELrSG is de.
cded success.
The first great exhibition of bis shih
q. TINS direction was In holding the Chi
cago Convention in aatu geo for period
exceeding in length that which any po-
litical convention has ever before sat in
this country.
His next great success as a dead
locker was in blocking the business OF
the U. S. Senate, and, indeed, OF the
National government to great extent,
fra period Of two months, to preventive
confirmation OF his political opponent.
He is now playing a fine game with
the Albany Legislature. Failing to Sc
cure a sufficient number OF votes for his
return to the Senate; and failing to get
together majority OF the Republicans
/ TO give him a caucus nomination, he
falls back upon his little game OF dead
lock, and becomes master of the situa-
ton.
With 35--Or even 26-Stalwarts at his
back, he can say to the Legislature, "you
shall stay here till the snow comes" be.
fore Won shall elect.
CONELISG's deadlock viii. therefore,
control the situation to this extent:
a. 1t can prevent the election OF any
Republican except by Democratic aid,
which is not likely to be obtained.
(2) His opponents have, therefore,
the alternatives only, OF balloting with
out result every day until next Novem-
Der, or sdjourning sine die without an
election, which in effect is the same, as
in either event the election is transfer
red 10 a new legislature.
We have no doubt that CoSKLISG has
laid out his programme and counted the
cost; that he can rely upon enough
friends in the Legislature to prevent an
election; and that he prefers to go before
the people, rather than to suffer defeat
by this Legislature.
CoSKLING realizes that success in q
new Legislature, elected with reference
b this issue, would be vindication
worth fighting for, and no doubt he and
his friends would make one OF the most
gallant campaigns before the people
next TALL that New York State ever wit.
messed. All that politiacl chican.ry,
money and hard fighting could accom-.
plish would be brought into the cam
paign to secure Legislature in his inter.
est. Moreover, We believe his chances
would be better in such a fight than
they now appear to be. although We
have no idea that CoNELISa has disc!os-
ed his full strength to the present Leg.
islature.
Ii this be CoNELIS6's programme, the
Democratic members Of the Legislature
will act in concert with him although
there be no COLLISION. The Democratic
chances are in the same direction and to
BE- reac. ell by the same methods as
CoSELISG's. They will aid the dead.
lock to prevent an election of any Re-
publican, and they want the opportunity
OF making campaign for new Legisla-
ture with the chances il brings them of
securing Democratic majority.
Ii looks therefore, as il CoSKLISG's old
game OF deadlock will serve him as
good purpose in, at least, postponing
defeat, as thas done in past instances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

The story that Congressman Upde-
graft. Of Ohio, had given the President
a pair of horses it seems is not strictly
the fact. The President has a hand
some new team, which was procured for
him oy Mr., Updegraff, but it was done
on an order from the President, who
expects u paw the bill. This saves the
county, PhilIdsiphia Times,
The same handsome new team" was
on inspection at Wheeling when en-
route for the Presidents stables, and il
was the decided impressio among horse
fanciers that whether they were gift OF
purchase somebody had made "mis
take"-provided the railroad company
charged as much as 5 cts. per pound fol
their transportation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
COMMISSIONER Sale Of Elm
Grove Real Estate.

In the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
Robert Luke.
vs.. In chancery.
John Mcdonald and Others.
Pursuant TO q decree entered in the above en-.
titleI cause on the 18th day of April, lsSl. the
undersigned Special Commissioners will sell, on
the premises. near Elm Grove, in Ohio county,
West Virginia, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 25,lSSl,
Commencing at O'Clock p NJ, the following de.
scribed real estate, tO-wit: A portion Of sub
division q Except the cod under the same Of
the NO Is Shepherd estate beginning at stake
IN Halstead's line: thence s. 5ibSe e 10 poles TO
q stake; thence s So W. % poles 10 corner OF
Hcryey: thence y. 5l%0 W. 20 poles 10 corner OF
Hervey: thence n. 52s40 W. IS POLES 10 the begin
ning containing eight (s) acres. more or less
with the privilege OF using one half of the water
of spring In sub divisional.
Also lots numbered |, 2, 3, I, 5, 6, land s IL
subdivision OF said estate.
said property will be sold together or in par.
cells 10 suit purchasers.
TERMS or sALk-0nc-third Of the purchase
money, and as much more as the purchaser may
ele to psy. IN ash, and the residue i'm ia rec
equal payments at six, twelve aud eighteen
months, with int rest from the day OF sale. the
purchaser giving his notes secured by a deed II
trust on the property for the deferred payments.
TH0S. O'BRlEN,
l. y. JONES,
iuiwsegi Sprcial Commissioners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

THE Government officials, so the
Washington dispatches say, are moving
slowly but surely in the Star Route
prosecutions, and have the evidence
nearly completed to present to the Grand
Jury. 1t is expected that the dOcu-
mentary evidence will be submitted this
week, and then the examination OF wit
nesses will begin. Both DORSEY and
RRADy have retained eo"n-~l -"d b." -"
their Dondsmen ready, expecting to be
indicted at once. Several other men,
bers OF the ring will also be indicted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

WHEN per cent. bonds sell as high
as lis l-2, and 5 l.2 per cents. that may
be paid off inside OF six months bring
4 IL per cent. premium, who can say
any longer that the per cent. bill
which Mr.. HAYES vetoed was any way
wrong? Secretary WINDOWS success in
reducing the ) and 6 per cents, to l-2
per cents. has demonstrated the mex
cusable crime of the veto which killed
the 8 per cent. bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

REPRESENTATIVES, WILLIAM ID. kELLEY,
Of Philadelphia, put S45, 900 of his own
money and that belonging to his dsugh-
ter and friends into the Herdic coach
enterprise at Philadelphia, and the fail
ure of the enterprise is bad thing
financially for Judge KELLEY. The
coaches are said to have been so poorly
made that the capital has been all spent
in renairinp them,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

MAINS and Ohio hold the lines and
the whip; they own the eating houses
along the line ana the stage; they con-
troll the bandits scattered between sta
tons, and their demands are, 'your
submissive influence or your political
life -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

THx Commercial Manufacturing Com
pany of New York, makes 10000 pounds
a day Of oleomargarine. That means
10000 pounds a day less demand for
pure butter. 0leomargarine will become
a political issue before long, and, like
the Chinanan, il must 90.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

GRANT is hurrying from Mexico to
CoSELISa's assistance. There is no
doubt that CoSKuxG needs assistance,
but Ulysses is probably not the fellow
he is looking for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

AT Albany, as at Washington, the
Democrats alone hold a dignihed and
patriotic attitude, and il they maintain
it to the end they will score another
victory over the quarreling and discord-
ant factions OF the Republican party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

CoSKLIxe gets the credit for electing
GARFrELD. 1t must be a righteous ret
ribuuon, therefore, that finds him in
his present predieament.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
DIED.

PRAGER-Tucsday, May 81, 1881, at o'elock
P ~, CHARLES Prayer, aged 50 years.
Funeral from his late residence, No "a EiGh'
teenth street, this afternoon at 2o'clock Fnends
are invited TO attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

CoSKLISs is finding out "how il is
himself" with the patronage machine
running full against him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02

II you have pimples, boils, salt rheum,
rough skin, &c, take "Lindsey's Blood
Sssrcher." Sold by all druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
Sealed Proposals for CurDing.
G,rOssinpS. 40.

o,EALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
AT the Office OF the City ClelE until Thurs,
day, June sth. at O'Clock ?. NJ for resettlhg olu
cnybs and for furnishing new curbing AID cross
ings and putting down the same.
Proposals to be addressed 10 the chairman OF
the Committee on Streets. Alleys and Grades.
The Committee reserves the right 10 reject any
or all bids. By order OF Council.
my21 A. J. HALSrEO, Chairman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
Proposals for Steam Heating, Ventilation,
Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Machine.
~ and Elevators.

UFFItF OF fECEETAKY OF STATE,
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
WHEELING, May 81. lssl.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Office
Of the Secretary of State Capitol Building. until
Heating, Ventilation, Plumbing Gas Fitting
Machinery and Elevators required for the alter
atoms in and additions To the building known
as the State House, Charleston, Kanawha coun.
Is, W. Va according TO Plans and specifications
now on file in the Office OF the Secretary Of State,
where they may be seen.
copy OF the said plans and specifications
may also be seen al the Office Of the Architects,
in the stats House, Charleston. kansSha coun-
", W Va.
The Board Of Public Works reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
r STALNAKER, JR,
lula Secretary Board OF Publ c Works.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-06-02
NOTICE.
STATE FAIR NOTICE.

rINHE SECOND INsTALLMENT OF 10 PER
i cent called in by the Board Of Direct, rs OF
the Exposition and State Far Association. Is
due and payable at the Treasures office June l't
The Board ssp resolved to call in the Z, ..l..l.
ing ~ per cent. pa! able on 18th JuLe. ut the
TI0asurr office. The Board find II absolutely
necessary, in order In push the work rapidly
and m ke advantageous contracts for lumber.
dc, that they 81 .ud have the money In the
tres ury. Therefore IL Is hoped all the stock
holders who can 10 80 will call and pay promptly.
JUS A. REYMANN, PreSt.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-30

CATHOLIC PICNIc. The Catholic
picnic which came off at Island Park
on Saturday was by all odds tie larg-
est picnic of the season. The st.
Patrick Society OF Westernport, Md,
accompanied by the Westernport
Brass Band, numbering in all over
one hundred persons, arrived here
on the o'clock train Saturday
morning, and were met by Commit
tees from the st. Joseph and st.
Patrick Societies of this place. At
7;30 the three societies in full rega-
liza, led by the Westernport y nd,
and the Shanghai Band, OF this
county, marched to the depot, ac-
eompanied by large concourse Of
citizens, and took the train for Is.
land Park. The 1920 train also took
eight passenger coaches full more.
The weather was delightful, and
the large crowd enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent on the Island
There were over 1900 persons on
the Island during the day, and every
thing passed off pleasantly-not an
accident or disturbance OF any kind
occurring to mar the pleasures Of
the occasion.
The officers of the B. & o. r. r.,
did everything in their power to &C
commodate this large excursion and
make the day pleasant one to all.
Captain Landers and Mantz gave
their personal supervision, and were
on the trains going and coming,and
on the island during the day, giving
special attention to every detail.
They also furnished a special train
to send the Westernport delegation
to theirhomes, leaving here at 10 o.
clock Saturday night.
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That Ghost story.

Ids. Independent
The pretended "Ghost Story
which appeared in the Keyser Til
bune, and was copied into the INDIE
PENDENT, is a purely sensational
fabrication, having no foundation
in fact, else why did not the Tribune
give the name of it's informant, or
the "ilreman of 1872 give the story
over his own signature.
The publication in the Tribune,
unbacked by any reliable evidence,
was unealled for, and could have no
other effect than to wound the feel
ings Of the relatives and friends Of
the deceased, whose name is men
toned in the article.
The use of his name in that con-
nection was entirely unwarranted,
and in respect to his memory, and
out of consideration for my own feel
ings and that of his other relatives
and friends, | protest against it,and
warn all persons against like repe-
tition of the matter complained of.
Mrs. ELLIS MCDONALD.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-30
Resolutions of Respect.

At congregational meeting held
in the Lutheran Church at Martins
burg, w. Va, July oath, 1881, the
following preamble and resolutions
were unanimously adopted, express
sive of the feelings of the congrega-
tion upon the resignation of their
late pastor, the Rev. M. L. Cutler:
WHEREAS, Our highly esteemed
and beloved pastor, Rev. M. l.. Cul-
Ter, has submitted his resignation,
deeming that in the providence of
God he has been called to labor in
another part Of Gods heritage,
therefore
Resolued, That at his request we
accept his resignation and that with
sorrow and regret we part with a
faithful and beloved pastor.
Resolued, That we heartily ap-
prove of his entire course as a min
lister Of Jesus Christ, having during
his stay among us, labored to build
up the cause of Christ.
RESOLVED, That we fervently pray
Gods blessing to rest upon him and
his beloved family, and that he may
be as successful in building up the
church in his new field of labor as
he has been whilst in our midst.
Resolred, That a copy of the
above be presented to Rev. M. l..
Cutler, and also be published in the
Statesman and the INDEPENDENT,
and the Lutheran Cbseruer.
II. N. DEATRIcK,
G.. l.. DREBING.
VIM. WHEN,
j. b. SPERoW,
II. NJ. CoUCHMAN.
Committee.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-30

Do not spend your time in talk
ing scandal; you sink your own
moral nature by so doiug, and you
are, perhaps, doing great injustice
to those about whom you talk.
You probably do not understand
all the circumstances Were they
understood, you would doubtless
be much more lenient.
Do not fiatter; in doing so you
embarrass those upon whom You
bestow praise, as they may not
wish to offend you by repelling it,
and yet they realize that if they
accept it they merit your con-
tempt. You may, however, COM
mend their work whenever it can
truthfully be done; but DO not be-
stow praise when not deserved.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-07-30
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Crane.

We take this method Of informinw
our lady friends that we have added Ia.
our stock a full line of Samuel C9urk-
aud & Cos Black Grape for Wells arsss
Trimming purposes. These are ina
best and only reliable Grapes in Tai
market. A good line Of grapes is verp
much needed in Martinsburg therefore
we have bought a large stock, and
mean TO sell as cheap as any city house.
We will take pleasure in showing on Z
lady friends through this department.
Very respectfully,
fMMERT & FIERY.
+. S.-We have the largest stock Of
Mourning Dress Goods in MarsinsbErx.
Junels.Sm E.s& +.
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PETERSON LADY's MAGAZINE
for August, has been received, and
as usual is a superb number. In
fact, this Magazine improves with
each number, and that too, when
you have concluded that further i'm
proyement is impossible. The steel
engraving, "My Dear Selim," is a
masterpiece of art. The fashion
plates are magnificent, and in every
department there is much to in
struct, amuse and interest the read
er. Every lady should take Peter
sons Magazine, if she wants to keep
posted. Single copies So per year.
Address, Chas. J. Peterson, Phila-
delphia, Pa. Copies can be had at
the Bookstores.
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DEAD LETTERs.-The following
is list of letters remaining in tie
Post-Oflice at Martinsburg, w. Va.
July 23rd, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office Aug. 9th if not,
called for. Persons calling for
these letters will please say adyer-
tised.
Lizzie Gonell, Anna Ruttash, f.
Bartlett, Capr. French, Courtney
NJ. g. Cardell. Also the following
letters held for postage: Miss Mollie
Davis, Plum Creek Dawson county,
Neb.; Mrs. Eveline Edith Smith,
Harper's Ferry, w. Va.