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IllF. ADVANCE IN THE PRICE TIE CHIEF
SUBJECT OF CONVERSATION At TIE Ex-
CHANGE.
:. Special Dtsnateh to The Chicago Tribune.
NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-The great tonic of con-
Fersadon In tho Cotton Exchange was the ad-
vance iu the price OF cotton. Within two days
the price has Jumped up to remarkable cx-
tent There have been brief reactions, bur the ill.,
crease In the main is retained. The great strength
mcnt of II demand from unexpected sources,
such radical revolution in the cotton market
ms not been noted tor six months past. The
members OF the exchange, however, claim that
there Is no danger that there will be a reaction
from :ho high quotations sufficient to cause
panic IN the market Ordinary uplund5 and
Flor1dn grades nre quoted ut 919A cents, and
strict good and fair at llEDl3 cents
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Sales Of Real Estate Few in
+ Number and Unin-
portant.
4 Man Claiming to Be a Chicago Re-
porter Arrested for Rob.
berry.
Tba Advance in the Price Of Cotton
~ the Chief Talk at the
Exchange, =


IT WILL pitOB4NLT EE OVER III JAN. l.
special Dispatch to The Chicago 7ribune~
EEw YonK, Dec 10.-Unicss unforeseen obsta-
eles arise the rnitroad passenger aud freight
xar, which began the Inter part of June, will
te1pinate before the end OF this month. 4 pro-
t,acted private meeting of representatives OF
the Great trunk lines WIS held ut the office of
Slr Hugh J. Jewete, In Corttandt street, today.
with tho object in view OF arranging an AMIGA
his adjustment OF tho difficulties Only three
petsons were present, but they were empowered
to act tor five systems of railroads. J. II. Kutter,
Third vicc-Prcsldent aud General Traffic
Manager Of the New York Central s.
Hudson River. represented the Vanderbilt
roads: President Roberts. Of. the Pennsylvania,
represented the Pennsylvania and Baltimore s.
Ohio Roads: and President Jewett Of the Erie.
Canada. While
no DEFIS1T CONCLUSION WAS ARRIVED AT
It was ascer.ained that enough was accomplished
10 assure in the hear future Termination of
1he war which has been disadvantageous to
nj the roads. From trustworthy source
it was learned that another conference
few days probably. The freight rates
fact, this was the main subject discussed today.
The managers will have little difficulty in agree
ing to the rates. but the principal impeachment
secms to be who shall make concessions. The
opinion appears 10 be thar All understanding
can be reached that will be satisfactory to nil
the roads The average rste On grain from Chi
caeo to New York and other seaports ut present
is ~ cents per 100. When the agreement is
made 1ef days notice will be given to forward
e1s, aud ut The end of that time
THE RATE WILL De ADVANCED
to Is cents. and twenty days iatcr to 20 cents.
The latter figure it Is thought, will be the limit
for grim and -four The other classes Of freight
Tin range higher Such articles us household
goods and certain articles Of merchandise will
be put up to % cents. The railroads state that
rney could not afford to carry other kinds of
freights at the same rates us grain with profit
Grain is a commodity like sugar, upon which
there is little profit to dealers. and therefore
!. must necessarily be carried at
Low rate The railroads regard classification
strictly speaking. US somewhat Of myth, and,
in tho terms used BY the roads, freight Is carried
for what it will "bcar." In other words, II the
profit on it Is large the rates vii! be made to
correspond
WEsT-D0UyD FREIGHT RATES
will be revised as well rs St-bound. The pre-
vatling rate now is Is cents for wheat, which will
be advanced to = cents. The old passenger
rates will be restored. These are $O for limited
tickets from New York to Chicago and FL for
unlimited. with the local rate of $5.e5 added
from Boston by way Of New York.
, 1881-12-11
TWO S0NNETS.
Far The Chicago Tribune.

INDIAN SUMNER
Where elm-trees sway their languid pluuoes all
low
Mid scHrlet naples and oaks ruddy brown,
And where the whirf-stemmed birch Its golden
crown
Uplitts, in shades where darkeninE ptne-trees
grow
Through all the woods the whispering North
winds 60.
And fiji the trees with fear Of Winters frown,
Till all their rich nutumuA1 robes low down
BEFORE bis swift advancing feet they throw.
Nor vain the sacrifice, for Winter stays
His coming while the mourning woodlands bare
He softly yei1s In amethystiue haze,
And sends sumberous spell through all tue
air.
Then calmly sleep the trees. forgetting pain+
And dream till Springtlme Wakens them again.
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ITEMS.

= CONVICTED OF MURDER.
NEW York. Dec. 10.-Willian Sindram was
convicted ct murder in the tlrst degree this aft.
crnoon for killing Mrs. Catharinc Crave, his
hndlady. he will be sentenced on the 10Th inst.
OBITUARY.
Col. Henry G. Stcbbins Is dead.
THE VIENNA THEATRE HORROR
On Monday, Dec 10, the managers of the Tha-
liza Theatre will give matinee, the proceeds of
which will be sent to Nienua for the benefit Of
the sufferers from tho fire in tho burning Of tho
ling Theatre. Subscriptions will also be re-
cefSed and Forwarded by cable order. ::
The steamship City Of Now York brought
$500, COO in gold.
WILL CASE DECIDED.
After long and hitter contest uvcr the will
OF Edwin 7. Christie. the founder OF negro miu-
strelsy, and the will Of his son, f. Byron Chris
tic. decision has finally beon rendered by which
the heirs of tho wldow ot the former are cnti-
originally an estate OF about Scu0Dv0, but
through litigation the major portion has passed
into the hands OF attorneys.
: BoSDl1OLDEI,s' MEETING.
The bondholders Of tho Columbus, Chicago s.
Indiana Central Kailroad hell a meeting today
and decided to leave TO a committee what action
should be taken in protection Of their interests
in the suit for foreclosure Of tho tirst-mort,
gage bonds now pending Tho committee Will
be selected at future meeting.
bank STATEMENT.
The following Is the weekly bank statement:
Louns, dccrease. *I.@ @S00 spccfc decrease, $457,-
so; legal tenders decrease, $12I, 800; deposits.
decrease sl9. 100: oirculat ton, increase S9S, ,0:
8.G1, ,9'5 less than their legal requirements.
OIL WORKS BURNED.
The South Brooklyn OIL Works burned this
morning. Los5 $25,0U0.
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A NARROW ESCAPE,

At 9:40 last night William Durkint II years OF
age. WIS driving horse and express-wagon
across the Northwestern trucks at the corner of
Jefferson aud kinzio streets, when he was run
into BY freight-train being backed down by
Engine No. 2l7 Of tho milwaukee, s.
ST. Paul Road. The horse was SO
badly injured that it had to be shot By Officer
Barrett The wagon was reduced tn kindiing-
WOOD, but Durkin and Patrick kugan. who was
riding with him. escaped With comparatively
slight injuries. Durkin was patched TIP ut u
ncighbortng drug store und then taken to his
home, No. 10 East Indiana Street.
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Il Shcritf7s Little Joke.

New York, Dec. 7.-When Winfield S. Cox ran
November, he was opposed by number Of the
prominent men Of Paterson on account Of his
owning n hotel and saloon. Dir. Cox was, how
ever, elected. and yesterday selected his first
petit Jury. The names of nearly all the prom
inent men who had opposed his election arc on
.ufacturers. Insurance men, .bankers, etc. a
great many Of these have large business inter-
ests to attend to, and all will have to serve for Sc
day during the term Of court, lasting. at least
several Heeke.
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HOUSEhEEPTNG GOODS.
Surrender? !?
Never !!
j

Ours is the only true
Autobiography policy.
We are so from p1.in-
ciple, not from craft
and cunning. We are
not hawks, vampires,
nor vultures, and have
no prey. We USE ev-
cry one square1y, and
a keen, discerning
public are the judges.
An immense and va.
ried stock, comprising
new and used goods Of
all kinds, from Bank
rllpt and Sheriff sales.
We are using strong
efforts to have it re-
duced. Many of our
lines have been mark
ed: down to cost, and
yOuwilI doubtless find
Improbable and pleas
ant to visit us.
Come and see us.
, 1881-12-11

maoe IN public races. The board believe in out
ot tae opinion that the congress will take tho
shmc Sun view OF such odenscs us they do, and thnt
LEY LEY VIII add 10 their condemnation of the prac-
uce Punlsnment that will be seYere and abiding.
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MARRIED..

AT the residence of the bride Is
parents, Jan. 30th, by Rev. G.. w.
Hutsler, Mr.. A. BENJAMIN TYSON
and Miss ELIZABETH j. MANOR.
all of Berkeley county, w. Va.
At the brides residence near
Darkesville, on Thursday evening,
Feb. 3rd, 1881, by Rev. M. L. Cul.
Ter, Mr.. VIM. N. BUCKLES Of Jeffer.
son county, to Miss BETTE b.,
daughter of of Mr.. James w. Tabler
Of this county.
On Thursday, Feb. LIST, 1881, by
Rev. A. 9. Hopkins, MIR. s. B,
NELL, Attorney at Law, to Miss
IDA M. HILL, daughter of Mr.. John
T. Hill, both of Shepherdstown, w.
Va.
In Martinsburg, Jan. Goth, by Rev.
j. K. Nelson, Mr.. DANIEL d. Col.
LIS and Miss EMMA A. SNAPP, all
of this county.
Near Darkesville, ON the 18th inst
at the residence of the brides par.
ents, by Rev. J. A. Nagley, Mr.
CHAs. GREGORY and Miss EMMA
DELANEY.
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session, Col. Nye, ]. 8. Haldeman
and j. n. Wisner, on the part of
Republican Executive Committee
asked and we're unanimously
granted admittance, the chairman
u TIE Republican CJmmittee pre-
senting the following preamble
and resolutions, expressive Of per-
sonal respect and coincidence on
the part of the Republican County
Ex. Com. in tho death Of Dir. Fer
rel:
Whereas, The Great Greater OF
all has deemed 1t wise and best TO
call from his labors, DR.. GEORGE
L. FERREL, one of the delegates
from this county to the Legisla-
ture Of West Virginia,and whereas,
we deemed it our duty,in the late
canvassto oppose his election on ac-
count ofour political, yet now, we az
we'll deem it our duty, as citizens OF
common cOuntry.to bear cheerful
and wiling testimony TO the char
acter and noble traits of the de-
ceased, therefore be IL
Resolved. That in our ostima-
ton there was no blemish or stain
upon the personal life OF DIR. George
L Fcrrel.
Resotued, That whatever his
party bias, he was an honest man
and would have conscientiously
iegislated for the good of all the
people, regardless of party lines.
RESOLVED, That we tender to the
deceased and his now fstherless
child, our sincere eondoience and
sympathy
RESOLVED, That a COPY of this
preamble aud resolutions be sent
to the family of the deceased, and
be published in the county papers.
BY Order of the Committee.
Il. +. NYE. Chairman
w. IL. III. FLICK Secretary.
The resolutions were received
and ordered TO be spread upon the
minutes.
Resolced, That the proceedings
be published in the STATESMAN
aud Independent.
There being no further business
before the meeting, the Committee
adjourned sine die.
E b. FAULKNER, PRIEST.
II. 5. EICHELBERGER, Sec'y
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The sleighing is fine and the
young folks are making good use
of 1t. A young couple went to
church in sleigh last Sunday
night, and when they went to start
home after church, broke the
sleigh in turning round. They
concluded, however to try and get
home in it. In going down a hill
the sleigh ran on the horses heels
and started him, and the driver
jumped out; his companion held
on and cried no, Morgan, but Nor
gan didn't no worth a cent, but
threw her out and went on at a
frig gait. scattering the sleigh
along the road and leaving the
former inmates to walk home q
distance of % miles. They had
concluded that sleighing is not as
pleasant sport as they imagined.
Our steam saw mill is progress
ing finely. There is talk of setting
another mill on Mr.. Riner's farm
near the spring, SO the farmers can
get all the saving done they want
We still have an occasional wed
ding in this neighborhood. The
last one was at the residence oil
Squire Stuckey's, on the Sd inst.
whore all were made happy with
a merry sleigh ride and fine din.
ner.
Our friend Jackson is on a Pos
sum hunt. We wish him good
luck, as meat IL high and turkeys
wild In these parts SCRIB.
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We are in receipt of the Seed
Catalogue Of David Landreth &
Sons. Philadelphia. Pa. This firm
established in 1884, il the oldest
in their line In the United States,
aud IL widely known for square
dealing. Their Almanac and Rural
Register and Catalogue is an i'm
proyement upon former editions
their motto seeming always to be
ForWard. IL is illustrated with
cuts of their farm buildings aud
the more important vegetables.
1t contains valuable tables and
Instructions to market gardeners
and amateurs. 1t Ii mailed post
paid to all who apply for it.
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A Comfortable Dwelling

and all necessary outbuildings. A. part
of the residence has never been finished,
but could be put in excel ent condition by
the expenditure of a small amount OF
money, and could be made an admirable
and pleasant home. For business stand
it would have very superior advantages,
by having large frontage on two of the
most frequented thoroughfares, leading
into the heart of the city. Possession
given March /, 1881.
The property will be offered as whole.
or two fifty feet bull ding lots, fronting
on King street, and running back 1873 feet,
will be detached and sold separately, if
it should better accommodate the views
of purchasers.
TERMS.-One-third cash in haad on
day of sale, residue in six and twelve
months, with interest, and lien on the
property to secure deferred payments.
MRS II. M. BURKHART,
febl2. E. L. HOFFMAN.
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On the 5th, inst, in this city, Mr..
DANIEL BOWERS, a lingering illness
and great suffering which he bore
with christian patience, aged 81,
years months and q days.
He anxiously waited for death to
come to his relief, and there we in
dulge the assurance that he has en-
tered the rest, which remaineth to
the people of God.
AT his residence in this city, on
Saturday, Feb. 9Th, 1881, in the 10Th
year of his age, Mr.. JOHN KARNEY.
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Help! Help! Help!

The Lord helps those who helps them
selves.
The christian poets pirate.
Spring Blossom always helys all those
Whose blood 10 an impure state.
Price, so cents trial bottles 10 cts.
For sale by e.. G. Williams & Bro
druggists.
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NEW DVERTTSEMENT;S
Election Notice.
Special Election to Fill Wa.
cancy caused by Death of
Hon. George FerreI.

TO the Voters of Berkeley County,
West Virginia:
DY VIRTUE of Writ of Election is,.
ID sued by Hon. E. Willis Wilson,
Speaker of the House of Delegates of West
Virginia, ON the 9th day of February,
1881, and to me directed, notice is hereby
given that an election will be held at the
usual places of voting in Berkeley county,
on the
18th Day Of February, 1851,
to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term
in the House of Delegates of West Vir-
ginia, caused by the deatho of Hon George
Ferret, which will expire on the 3lst day
of October, 1882, and the officers of cleo
ton in said county are hereby notified,
required and commanded to open the polls
on said day, superintend, conduct, return,
certify and declare eucheection according
to law in such cases made and provided
Done at Martinsburg in the county of
Berkeley, in accordance with the require
ments of said writ, this 7th day of Feb
ruary, 1881.
GEORGE A. CHRISMAN,
Sheriff of Berkeley County, w. Va.
[ febl2.lt)
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DWELLING HOUSE,

and the land is under fair cultivation and
fencing, and has on it an orchard of some
200 fruit trees of the best budded varieties
and now in bearing condition.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Decree. -One-half the purchase money on
day of sale, and one half in twelve months
from day of sale, deferred payment to bear
interest from date, and lien to be reserv-
ed upon the real estate in the deed to pur-
chaser, to secure the last payment.
w. S. HENSHAW,
]. NELSON WISNER,
M. T. INGLES,
jan22. Special Commissioners
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Notice.

TIME Annual Election of officers of the
Il Gerardstown Tanning Company will
take place on the FIRST SATURDAY IN
MARCH. 1t is very desirable that the
stock be fully represented. By order
Board of Directors,
j29 St D. S. GRIFFITH, Sec'y.
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Good New Frame House

Stabling, &C., excellent young apple and
peach orchards, good fences and good
water, near to churches, schools and
stores, and is very desirable for homo.
Also, about I ACRES, FOODS and
20 POLES, of first class TIMBERED
LIMESTONE LAND, situate in Berkeley
county, known as LOT l3 in the division
of the "Leymaster Lands" Purchasers
of these farms will receive two ffths, (2-5)
the landlords share of the growing crops
and permission to enter upon the farms 10
put in fall crops, and do such work as
may be necessary, the present occupants
having permission to retain the dwellings
with tenants privileges until the srst of
April, 1882.
TERMS OF SALE.-LOT 13 one half
cash in hand, remainder in one year.
The Two Large Farms-Onc fourth e
cash in hand, remainder in three 81 eqnal
annual payments, deferred payments to
be secured by purchasers bonds, with per-
sonal security, or the bonds without per-
sonal security, Withholding the title until
the second payment is made, and lien
reserved on the premises sold, and all de-
ferred payments to bear interest from day
of sale.
J. s. HALDEMAN,
E. BOYD FAULKNER.
febl2.ts Special Commissioner.
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Brick Mansion House,

LARGE BRICK BARN, gsod Frame
Tenant House and Stabling, out houses,
good fences, two orchards, excellent diary,
nevsr-failipg water and many other ad :.
vantages which must be seen to be appre-
ciated. Also,
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Two-Story Brick House

on the premises, well arranged, and
would make comfortable home for any
person DESTROYS of making such an invest
ment. On the property are also necessary
outbuildings.
TERMS OF SALE, -One-th third cash on
day of sale, balance in equal instalm n is
at nine and eighteen months, with interest
from day of sale Deferred payments to be
secured by notes and lien on the property.
J. NELSON WISNER,
janl5 Trustee.
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20 ACRES,

of which Joseph B. Miller died seized,
located in Opequon District, adjoining the
lands of VIM. Fravel, Robinson, Mosby
and others, it being the same tract of land
conveyed by Philip Welshance, Guardian,
&C., by deed dated October 7, 1872, and
recorded in the County Clerks Office in
Deed Book No. 50, page 267, except 8
acres roods and % So. poles, conveyed
by Joseph B. Miller and Mary E. his wife,
to Thomas Aud, by deed dated Novem-
Der 3, 1875, and recorded in County
Clerks Office, in Deed Book No 10, page
34S, The improvements consists of a
Comfortable
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Geo. II ROwell & Go.
January 22-lm.
SCIENCE VS.. EPILEPSY!
OR
DOCTOR against QUACK!Y
A Leading London Physician Establishes
an Office in New York for the Cure
of Epileptic Fits.

an Office in New York for the Cure
OF Epileptic Fits.
From Am. Journal of Medicine.
DR.. Alb, Meserole (late of Londonl. who
makes specially of Epilepsy, has with
out doubt treated and cured more cases
than any other living physician. His sue
cess mas simply been astonishing: we have
heard OF cases OF over 20 years standing
successfully cured by him. He has pub.
lished a valuable work on this disease.
which ne sends with a large bottle of his
wonderful cure free to any sufferer who
may send their express and P. o. address.
we advise any one wishing cure to adj.
dress DR.. ABB. MESEROLE, No. SO John
Street, New York.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Town Property,
q Large Lot

on West King street and junction of
Winchester Pike, with front on King
street of 227 feet, and running back 1873
feet, and front on the Winchester Pike
Of 250 feet, and raining back l67 feet,
innnroved nv
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DIET

E-Hsy rdtes-tUe cents per liae-for Obituary Ne
ttres beysnd The usual announcement.
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LIMESTONE FARM

containing about l26 ACRES, ROoDS,
and 81 POLES, situate one mile south of
Kearneysville, on the B. and o, Railroad,
in the county of Jefferson. This farm is
the best quality of limestone land, is i'm.
proved by
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On Tuesday. February Is, 1881,

at IL, O. clock A M, the following realty
described in said Deed of Trust, situate in
the town of Martinsburg, said county,
beginning at stake in the line of lot
owned by said Scheelky and in the line
OF Centre street, thence with said street,
southwardly thirty feet to an alley, thence
eastwardly along said alley one hundred
feet to private alley; thence northwardly
on line with said alley thirty feet to lot
first mentioned; thence westwardly along
said lot one hundred feet to the beginning.
There is fine
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On Tuesday, May 5rd, 1881,
commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ

THE VERY VALUABLE FARM
containing about 200 ACRES, situate
q miles north of Nartipsburg, on the
Martinsburg and Potomac turnpike known
as the THOMPSON FARM" This farm
is one of the best in the county; all lime.
stone land in high state of cultivation,
improved by large
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The Lightning Rod Mn.

A veteran lightning rod peddler said to
a New York Sun reporter the other day
II never heard of H. htning rod man
getting the worst of job except in one
case. and l don't vnuch for the truth of
that. 1t is said that one of the craft GROVE
up in front of a. fne new and large hous-
out west and told man who was reading
at he door. that he ought to have light
ming rods on his house. The man said ne
hadn't thought about it. Tnen the ped
dler So d: Have you any o'Jection 10
nv putt ng up rod on this corn-r?' No,
the man said l have t. And. as the
peddler's wagon WAS right behind him. the
expert climber had the rod up in q few
minu,es. Now sad he, that corner is
safe.' addressing the nan. WHO Was still
reading; but lightning might come along
and knock blanks delight out of one of
the other corners. Have you any o. jsct
ton to my putting up "a rod on eacn of
tbem7' And the reader looked up from
his paper and said that he hadn't my OBJ
j ction. When the job WAS done the ped
dl-r presented his bill. What's this -
said the man. yswning and folding up his
paper. Bill for the rods explained to Q
o ddler. Rods! didn't order any r"dsl
Why. certainly you DID, Not Ut all. I
only said / had n objecuon to your put
ting them up. And l hadn't This is the
county court-h "use. / don't even live in
this county. Of course had no object
IONS "