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SATURDAY, MARCH s. 1881.
THE WILSON RAILROAD BILL

The two Senators from this dis
trict, and the two delegates in the
legislature from this county, repre-
scented the sentiments of moro than
three fourths of their constituents
by voting against the Wilson Rail-
road Bill. II is safe to say that the
legislature. in defeating the bill rep
resented the wishes Of threefourths
of the people of the State. The bill,
in itself, was crude and impractical
BILE, and had it become a law would
not have remedied any of the dis
ordinations complained Of. 1t
would have had the effect to deter
capital from building railroads in
the State and opening up and devel-
oping its resources, while it would
not have remedied any of the real
or imaginary evils of whichit COM
planned. 1t was gotten up for polit-
ical buncombe, and the level headed
Senators deserve credit and the
thanks of the people of the State for
the summary manner in which they
sat down upon it. The bill was op.
posed by every newspaper in the
State, with perhaps one or two ex-
ceptionss and yet there are those
who have the "cheek" to insinuate
something about subsidized press
and the purchase Of members of the
legislature with railroad passes. Such
chaps are entirely too pure for this
wicked world, and ought to be with
the angels.
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CHANGE IN POSTAL RECULA-
TONS The Postmaster General
has issued an order, under date of
February 81, 1881, revoking Section
No. 232 of the Postal Regulations.
Under this sect on it was permitted
to send all printed commercial paper
filled out in writing, such as papers
of legal procedure, deeds of all kinds,
bills of lading, invoices, and the var
ious documents of insurance compa-
MES, ETC., at third class rates. I'm
der the new order all partially writ
ten matter must be prepaid at the
regular letter rate of 8 cents for each
half ounce. The following excep-
tions to the rule are made:
Corrected proof-sheets and man
uscript copy accompanying the same.
Date and name of the addressee and
of the sender of circulars, and the
correction of mere typographical
errors therein. Upon third class
matter, or upon the wrapper inclos-
ing tbs same, the sender may write
his own name and address with the
word "from" above and preceding
the same, and in either case may
make simple marks, intended to
designate word or passage of the
text to which it is desired to call at
tention. There may be placed upon
the cover or blank leaves of any
book, or of any printed matter of the
third-class, a manuscript dedica-
tion or inscription, but it must be
confined to simple address or con-
Segment as mark of respect, and
it must not partake of the nature of
personal correspondence. Upon
forth-claSs matter the sender may
write his own name and address,
preceded by the word sfrom' and
also the number and names of the
articles inclosed. He may also
mark the article for Identification.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05
A Mana i'm Real Life.

A beautiful girl of the "Nana"
order flashed through the Partisan
world during the second Empire.
She was called 'Comet" on account
Of the exceeding length and lowell
ness of her golden hair. She lived in
gorgeous style, and once refused the
hand of a duke. Last week this daz.
cling creature died in Partisan
hospital absolutely destitute, and the
disease that carried her off was the
most hideous that could befall pref
ty woman-a lupus uorar. or cancer
in the face, which totally disfgured
her. Like Zola's Mana, the only
vestige left Of her beauty when she
died was her matchless hair, which
measured nearly five feet.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of the
great chieftain, has been in Wash
ington several times this winter, and
has received great attention. She is
a queenly woman, who looks as if the
bright blood of her ancestors flowed
in all it's purity through her delicate
veins. None of the daughters of
General Lee have married, and Pres
ident Custis Lee, who succeeded his
illustrious father at Washington and
Lee University, is a single man,
though he has passed the meridian
of life long ago.
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A Wedding Interruuted.

A sensational event marked a mar
riage at st. Johns Church, in New
Orleans, one day last week. The
officiating minister had demanded
whether anyone objected to the mar
riage, when yelled woman carrying
a child rushed up, exclaiming, 81
do; turning to the groom, she
said, This is your child; 1 am law
fully welded to you, and you shall
not marry this woman" She few at
him in a rage, but was finally taken
away by policeman. She said the
groom had been married to her for
four years, and he only abandoned
her when her mouey was expended.
The interruption did not prevent the
completion of the ceremony, and the
bridal party departed as if nothing
had happened.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

THE Spirit Of Jefferson is decidedly
opposed to the proposed extra session
ofthe legislature and revisal of the
Code. 1t says, in regard to the re-
vision
sit Is unnecessary; it is not ex-
pected; it is a raid upon the treas
ury; it smacks of jobbery. 1t is a
paltry excuse to say the new amend
ments require changes in the laws OF
the State. Some half-dozen bills
maturely considered, which might
have been accomplished by the Ju.
dietary Committee in its first fort
night, would make the necessary
notifications. 1t is true that our
session acts from 1872 onward, con-
tain much crude, confused and con-
Trajectory legislation, but the Court
of Appeals has given certainty to
some of it, and Kelley's statutes,
which brings down our laws through
the session of 1S79-a work highly
commended by bench and bar offers
the State without cost, what we
shall probably get from this propos-
ed committee in no better shape,
after the expenditure of thousands
of dollars; and a general unsettling
OF the laws of the State"
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Rev. Jno. H. Hyde, Presi-
dent of LOnOak College.
From Charlestown Free Press.

Mr.. EDITOR: The regents of
our State University will soon be
called upon to select President
in place of r v. John II Thomp-
son. No Fl ter man for the place
can be found than Rev. John p,
Hyde, now President of Lonoak
College of Martinsburg. He has
been eminently successful for the
last seventeen years as an educa-
tor. A gentleman of fine execu-
tive ability, of finished scholarship
of splendid oratoricsl power, and,
bitter than all, lure christian
character, our people sincerely
wish for his appointment. In him
we are sure, nothing of the politi-
cal partizan will ever exhibit
itself. His guide will be-a con-
scientious discharge of duty.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
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THE Wilson railroad bill has gone
glimmering. 1t passed the House by
a majority of two, last week, and on
Wednesday was defeated in the Sen
ate by the decisive vote of 16 to s.
Both the Senators from this district,
as did also the delegates from this
county, voted against the bill, and
in the interest of the State, its de-
velopment and prosperity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

Contrary to prophecy, the "Moth-
er Hubbard" cloak has attained sue
cess in America, and IS to be a pop
ular Spring wrap. The favorite ma
terial of this cloak is of black or soft
gray cashmere trimmed with lace,
bands OF velvet or pasSementerie and
lined with crimson surah or watered
silk. Other materials are also used
for the wrap which includes very
elegant brocaded satin, silk or wool
en- matelasse, drab royal or drab
duchesse. Only stately ladies of ele-
giant figure can wear this cloak, as
the wide, gathered sleeves and shir-
red shoulder forms would be exceed
unbecoming to petite ladies.
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Mr.. EDISON has received Informal

Mr.. EDISON has received informa-
ton from Detroit, Michigan, to the
effect that the common council Of
that city has passed an ordinance
granting him free right of way in
the streets of Detroit for laying cleo
trio light wires. Mr.. Edison says he
is getting similar advices from other
cities, but is making no progress
with the New York Board of Alder
men. The well-known correspon-
dent, "Gath," giving an account of
visit TO Menlo Park, confirms The
statement that Mr.. Edison had
closed his experiments there and to
his own satisfaction. Among other
things given is the following:
"Mr. Edison said in speaking of
the Brush and other lights: There is
plenty of field for them. We don't
aspire to light street lamps, which is
small matter, but to light houses
and homes John Shilito and John
King, Jr., have purchased the Gin
cinnati district from this company.
Winslow, Lanier Il Co., have bought
Boston and Chicago, working in the
latter city through Field, Letter 81
Co. Robert Garrett has taken Bal
timore. Henry Villars, on behalf of
his associates in the Oregon Steam
ship Company, has bought the whole
Pacific coast interest. His pay roll
has been 5000 day for sometime
past, or ST. 400 week; but neither
Edison or his principal staff have
received any salary, Edison giving
his staff some of his stock and inter-
esting them with him. This parent
company does not design to build
the machinery for any place in the
country but New York, which they
mean to light by thirty stations, each
covering half a mile square, and the
whole embracing all the district be-
low Central Park"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

During the past eleven months the
sale of the goods Of the Charlottes-
vile Wooden Mills Co. aggregated
1920, 1857, giving net profit to the
company of $40 10, or about II
per cent. on the capital stock. A
dividend OF 6 per cent, was declared,
and the remainder of the profits will
be applied to improvements and to
the expansion of the work Of the
company.
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Opinions.

The nakedness Of this INDECENT
world, may be clothed from the trim
mings of the vain Goldsmith"
Sufferers from disordered Stomach,
Biliousness, etc., can be cured by
Spring Blossom, "Foster, Milburn
q Co." Buffalo. Prices: 81, so cts.
and trial bottles 10 cents. For sale
by E. G. Williams, Jr. & Bro, drug
gists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

WE HAVE received the initial
number of the Vest Virginia Free
man, new eight-page weekly pub
lished at Parkersburg, this State, by
Messrs. j. III. Johnson and w. f.
Atkinson. 1t is we'll gotten up and
ably edited.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

THE Senate will adjourn without
confirming the nomination of Hon.
Stanley Mathews for U. S. Supreme
Judge, but it is claimed that he will
be renominated by President Gar
geld, at the request of President
Hayes.
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Eds. Independent :

Eds. Independent
see the name of Rev. John p.
Hyde spoken of in your paper, and
in other papers in the State, for
President of the West Virginia
University. A more thorough Chris
tian gentleman could scarcely be
found, and his fine capacity as an
educator, is conceded by all who
know him. A FRIEND.
BEDINGToN, March /, 1881.
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A Bachelor,

Free from safety care and anxiety, charms
in variety fail TO his shace,
Bacchuss BlisseS and Venus's kisses, this
boys, this, is the Bachelors fare,
But when Indigestion assails, and you
cannot get rest,
Who but wife can administer Spring Bios
som the best.
Prices: ST., so cents, and trial bot
ties 10 cents. For sale by f. c. Will
liams, Jr. 81 Bro, druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

THE ceremonies attending the in
auguration of President Garfield
yesterday were brilliant beyond any
thing which has been seen in the
past.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

THE House passed the Funding
Bill on Wednesday, and then apollo
gized for it by passing supplement
airy bill to the Funding Bill, remov-
ing its Objectionable features.
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THIS PAPER

May be found on file at Gro P. RowELL
Il Co.'S NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING BUREAU
(le Spruce ST where advertising con-
tracts may be made for it in New YORK.
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PREVENTION excels cure eyery
time. Always keep DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup convenient, give it in time,
and you will be free from Coughs,
Colds, etc. Sold everywhere. Price
25 cents a bottle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

EX-GOvERNoR BRADFORD, of
Maryland, died at his residence in
Baltimore on Tuesday morning.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

SENATOR WINDOW, who is an
nounced to go into Garlield's Cabi.
net, is discovered to be an Ohio man.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

GENERAL GARFIELD assumed
the reins of government yesterday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

EVERYBODY is getting ready for
Conference.
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Echoes.

There are few voices in the world.
but many echoes,
There are few, eff any, medicines
in the world that are better for
Biliousness, Indigestion or Sick
Headache than Spring Blossom.
Prices: ST., so cents, and trial bot
ties 10 cents. For sale by E. G. Will
liams, Jr. Il Bro. druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-03-05

GUM BOOTS for sale at
DEATRICK'S.
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w. II. Vanderbilt has given
another 100000 to the Vanderbilt
University at Nashville, Tenn.
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and collectable after first insertion.
Liberal deductions made for Quarter,
half and Whole columns for annual semi
annual and quarterly advertisers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-12
A Sad Death.

Il is with genuine regret that the an
nOuncement is made of the death of Ed.
ward Peyton. son OF Col. j. b. Peyton.
Clerk of the House. Word was received
here on Monday that the little fellow
was not expected to i've, and the House
Immediately granted leave OF absence to
the Clerk, who lett for Staunton that
evening.
Col. Peyton was with his son for twer-
ty-four hours before the DeathAngel took
his idol away. Edwin Peyton was eleven
years old, and from his infancy had
been an invalid, having never walked.
He possessed, however, wonderful
mind, and had ssli.educated himself
thoroughly in English and Latin, while
his conversational powers were said TO
be those that would do credit to per-
son OF mature years. Col. Peyton h 3
been heard to speak OF him as the very
light of his household, and language can
not tell how sadly he will he missed.
The little sufferer had been taken TO
Baltimore IN hope OF procuring some
relief, but as no improvement was nc
ticed and as he rapidly grew worse, he
was taken home, but on reaching Staun-
ton he could 90 no further. He was ia
ken to the residence of his uucle, and
Wednesday evening at $50 he ex-
PRED. Col. Peyton has the sympathy OF
All who know him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-12
THE GRAND CLIMAX

VIII BE Reached on the Fourth, and the
Committee aud the Baltimore and Ohio
Working Hand In Hand to Mako II the
Biggest Thing Ever Known.
The general committee in charge OF
the Inauguration ceremonies at Wash.
ingtOn grows more enterprislng aud
energetic every day, and by the time the
Ith rolls round the result OF their most
active and intelligent labors will show
itself in the grandest military and civic
display ever known in this country.
Plans for the many decorations have
been fully agreed upon, and with the
material now in hand ARE progressing
very rapidly. The Baltimore and Ohio
having the only direct route from Chi
csgo and the West TO Washington, the
company has very sensibly prepared
for n very large increase in
IT. business. TO meet the
demands, the equipment has been most
literally added TO. The company has
received its full compliment OF the mag.
niticent sleepers constructed especially
for tho Baltimore and Ohio. and this, to.
gether with it's elegant dining cars and
its new and spacious day coaches and
fast time schedule, it is prepared to &C.
commodate any number OF people and
afford every possible satisfaction. The
tickets, which will he sold ut very how
figures for the round trip, will be goo
going from the fret to third inclusive,
end rhturning up 10 and including tue
night of the seventh.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-12
Holm ICmSheimer
kTIaACT,Vs SALES---During

ATTRACTIVE Substituting
this week we will have all our coun-
ters turnsd iat0 cheap counters,
and offer raTs bargains in every de-
nartment. We must have room 10
remodel oar house.
We Offsr Silks and Velyets much
Iowerthan ever offered before. We
Offer all our Dress Goods at cost,
and sons for One-half. We offer
Housekeeping Goods In many IN
stances for less than same can De
bouuht at manufacturers Ne offer
eIs1ant styles Closks, Dolmans,
Walking Jackets Circulars, listers,
ETC.. so cheap that buyers will md
il 10 their advantage 10 purchase
evan a little late il the season:
EarIy BUYERS of Spring Goods will
find a great many desirable and
suitable goods and save money.
We wish all our regular custom
ers to attend this sale. We wish
everybody and everybody's friend
TO call. You will find something to
suit you and learn how cseap fine
dry goods can be sold at
IBLUA E. BRO S,
i,9, llOi MAIN STREET.
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SUNDAY SERMONS.
To-morrow's Religious Exercises and Z.
Whom Conducted


Whom Conducted.
international Sabbath School Lesson
in all Sunday schools TO morrow: "The
Preaching OF John The Baptist. "-Luke
iii:7-lS.
At the First English Evangelical Lu'l :
eran church, Sixteenth street, adjoining
the postoilice, Rev. Samuel Il. Barn t.,
pastor, will preach at 1880 A. NJ. AMI /
p. NJ. tomorrow, Sabbath school at =
o'clock. Song services at LIDO +. N.
Thomson M. +. Church. Preaching
by the pastor, Rev. G. +. Manchester,
at l0:30 a. N. and z. NJ. Sunday
school at 2 p. NJ. Seats free.
Services in the First Presbyterian
Church tomorrow. The pastor, Rev.
ID. 4. Cunningham, d. d., will preach
at 1920 A. NJ. and 7 r. NJ.
Rev. j. G. Lyle, pastor, will preach
in the Third Presbyterian Church tC-
morrow at 1890 A. NJ. and : =. N. Morn
ing subject, THE first Of the three gar.
dens." Evening subject, "What is
TRUTH" Sabbath School at Or. II.
Rev. c. p. Masden will preach at the
Fourth Street NJ. +. church at 1880 A.
N. and 7P.M ".
First Reformed Episcopal church,
Mozart Hall, Rev. VIM. Henry Barnes,
rector Sabbath school "a. N. Public
services at 1880 A. NJ. and I +. NJ Sei-
mou-Theme: "Let Us Eat and Drink,
for To morrow We Die" Service OF the
holy communion in the morning. Prayer
meeting and lecture Wednesday $50 +.
NJ. Public invited. Seats free.
At the Second Presbyterian Church,
Rev. j. d. MoiIat will preach at 1890 A.
N. and 7P. N. The subject OF the morn
ing will be "A calm review OF DIR. Cros.
by's calm view OF the temperance ques.
ton" In the evening, Tho exodus
and the Mosaic miracles
Services at the United Presbyterian
Church to morrow at 1890 A. NJ. and Z
Pm. Sabbath School at 2P.M.
Preaching at the Disciples Church
tomorrow by Rev. b. J.. Smith at ] |
A. NJ. and Up. NJ. Sunday School at 10
A. ".
Rev. Aaron Barnett will preach in
the Baptist Church, corner OF Twelfth
and Byron streets. to morrow morning
at 1890 o'clock and in the evening at Z
o'clock. Sabbath School at . O'Clock.
Rev. S. b. Barnitz, OF the English
Lutheran church, is out again after an
illness of several days.
John o. Pendleton, Esq, has been
appointed executor OF the estate oil the
late Col Joseph II. Pendleton.
Mr.. Moses, who is going toIead Coun.
Gil out OF the financial wilderness has
not registered his arrival at the city
building.
The members OF the press. gang are
agitating the formation OF a press club.
The prospect quite Faris and when once
they can see Daylight, they will make
Rome Howell. The are naturally so
Meek that they will never Stull-tiiy
themselves.
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The Raging Ohio, Swollen to a
Flood by the Shows from
the Mountains,
Overhows It's Banks and Scat
tiers Itself Promiscuously
Through the City.
Detailed Accounts of the Do
ings Here and There of the
Uncontrolled Element.
Probability that the Height
has been Reached and
the Dangers Over.

Fortunate indeed it was for US that
the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers
did not run on. at flood together, else
boats might have run along Main street,
below the hill. But it is bad enough as
it is. The predictions made by the
REeIsrER. yesterday morning, were veri'
fed in every particular and in some
cases were even overreached.
When the good citizens of Wheeling
arose yesterday morning, they found the
raging Ohio trimming full from bank to
bank, and when they retired last night
the very bank, in many places, had
been submerged and the water was still
advancing upon the land.
The damage done and loss entailed
will be very large and cannot
be estimated. The worst will come
when the waters have subsidized, leaving
behind them the mud, slime and filth
covering everything. -,
The banks were lined with people all
day long, gazing upon q spectacle so
grand and terrible. The water was filled
With ice from shore to shore and the
grinding force made it apparent that
nothing could long remain there and
live.
At2:30 o'clock this morning the river
was about at standslill, and from the
best information at our command. I
seems the worst has come and the water 8
will recede. Under appropriate heads
will be found detailed accounts OF the
NH