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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

THE entertainment given at Eel
ler's Hall, last Tuesday evening, by
Miss Cole, was attended by very
appreciative audience. Her readings
and solos were heartily applauded.
She was assisted by Mrs. Creighton,
of Hagerstown, as pianist, and in
several Duets.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

THE ladies Of the NJ. E. Church
South, at Gerardstown, will hold a
Fair, commencing on December 25th
(Christmas) and continuing until
new year. Oysters, supper, exhibit
tions, &C., will be the order during
the week, and an enjoyable time is
promised TO all who may attend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

The Hagerstown Globe says the
Trustees of the Poor of Washington
county, are paying So for pork for
the use of the inmates of Bellevue
Asylum, and have had no trouble in
Obtaining all they need.
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NoTloB I'd BUsTNEss 80.

The INDEPENDENT job Rooms
are fitted up to DO every description
Of plain and colored printing, Our
facilities are such that we can and
do compete with city prices. We
have steam power, the latest and
fastest Job Presses, and first.class
workmeu, and are prepared to do
all kinds Of work cheaper, better and
quicker than it can be had outside
Of the large cities. Country mer-
chants will save money by ordering
their bill-heads, letter-heads, state
ments, and other printing from the
INDEPENDENT. All orders prompt
ly attended to, and satisfaction
guaranteed in every instance, as
to quality and price.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

CHILLY" KoHN, the clothier, in
Staley's Building, has made spe-
cial effort to please his friends and
the public in the way of clothing
and gents furnishing goods for the
holidays. Everything extra nice
and handsome in his line. Give
him a all
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

PERSONS who have promised pro-
visions or other articles for the Fire
mems Fair, if not called for, will
please bring or send them to Feller's
Hall during the Fair-commencing
on December 14th, and continuing
until Goth, inclusive.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

A HANDSOME reech-loading
double barreled shot gun will be vot
ed off at the Firemen's Fair. Mr..
All. Henshaw and Captain Landers
are the candidates.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Gall and examine COOPERs fine
holiday goods; Kentucky Sour Mash
in Quart Bottles, years old; very
fine "MONTIOnLLOn Whiskey in
Quart Bottles, years old, nice and
pleasant
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Trllsm.e nrKReanecf.

HALL EQUALIrY LoDaE, No. IA,
a. h AND A. IA. /, MARTTNsBURG,
" FAs December Is, 1883.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the SUI
preme Architect az tha Universe la.
Ills infinite wisdom To move from
our midst III that is mortal of our
brother, GEORGE ID. BLoCHER,
therefore be it
ReSolred, That while we bow with
humble submission to this manifes-
tation of His inscrNtable providence
and with sorrow consign the Mortal
remains OF our deceased brother to
the silent grave, we sincerely mourn
bis loss and indulge the hope that
ere this bis soul has experienced the
delights of a blessed Immortality
and IS a happy occupant of that tenn.
pie not made with hands, eternal IN
the heavens.
ReSolUed, That the newspapers of
the city be requested to publish these
resolutions OF respect, and that u
copy thereof be sent to the family of
our deceased brother, as a means OF
assuring them OF the hearty sympa-
thy Of this lodge in their severe at-
Fiction.
ReSolued, That the members Of
this lodge wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days.
w. b. CoLsToN,
a. e ROGERS, SCom.
w. 5. HENsHAw,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

THE sale Of the personal property
Of Mr.. Garry Benson took place on
Thursday last. The attendance was
larger than that Of any sale held in
the county for several years. The
property brought good prices. 1t
was advertised exclusively in the II-
DEPENDENT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

THE price Of pork has taken quite
q tumble during the past week. Par
ties are now Offering to deliver any
quantity at S., CT less.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

a pair Of UPpEGRAFF's beautiful
Spring and Fur Top Gloves makes
nice and useful Christmas present
Sold by GETTINGER IL H0KE, at
Factory prices.
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For the Little Folks

We have Rings, Neck Chains, Lock
cts, Charms, Bracelets, Cups, Pins,
etc, etc. Beautiful presents, they win
always keep, ut
HYDE'S Jewelry Store.
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OF Course

/ look good natured, for can see bet
ter than ever. since my children pre-.
sented nae with this beautiful pair of
Gold Rimmed Eye Glasses, bought at
HY DRS ,iewelrv Store.
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MARRIED.

At the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, Dec. 9Th, 1882, by the Rev.
Geo. V. Leech, Mr.. Clarence H..
Cookus and Miss Sue M. FetZer,
both Of Berkely county, w. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Ice three and half inches thick
was secured by some Of our ice deal
ers this week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

THE Baltimore market is over
stocked with pork, and shippers from
this county have lost money on their
recent shipments.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

PLENTY Of pork has been offered
in the market this week at $500 and
$3.50.
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NoxeTffes.

We have many novelties Ia our line
Of trade, which we are unable TO men
tion under any special head, ard which
must be seen to be appreciated.
II. 5. HYDE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

PURE RYE WHISKEY, 8 years
old, put up in bottles expressly for his
customers during the holidays At
COOPER'S.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

THE ladies Mite Society OF the NJ.
ID. Church South Of Hedgesyille,
viii hold a series of Oyster supper,
commencing on Christmas night,
and continuing during the week.
Great preparations are being made
for the affair,and the public are cor.
daily invited TO attend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

JUDGE FAULKNER returned home
Thursday night, having closed a four
weeks term of court in Jefferson.
The Judge has been kept hard at
work, but then he is clearing up the
dockets of the several counties in his
circuit of many Of the old cases that
have been hanging on foryears, and at
the same time permitting the accu-
mutation Of no new ones He dis
patches business like a man who
knows exactly what he is doing, and
is not afraid to do it. The lawyers
have no time to sleep in court.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

IT is predicted that there will be
twenty seven snow storms this win
ter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Just received lot Of white Blankets.
Cheapest goods in town. Only $500
per pair, at III. N. DEATRICKS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

COMPLIMENTARY NOTICE.-We
desire to call attention to the adver-
tisement in another column Of D.
NJ. FERRY & Co, Detroit, Mich,
the great seedsmen, whose mann
moth establishment N one of the
sights Of the chief city O. Michigan.
They do the largest business in their
trade in the United States, reaching
even across the Atlantic and Pacific
oceans The house is entirely rsli-
able. and if you wish TO get exactly
what you order, you Cannot do bet
ter than send to them for your seeds
and you may depend upon It you
will get the best themarkeb can sup
ply. Theip seeds have become
know over the entire civilized world
Cor purity and fertility, and have
gained for them an enviable reputa-
tion, TheiEAnn5iaI seed Catalogue
just issued for 1859, replete with in-
formation ana beautifully Ilustra-
ted, viii be sent free on application.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16
Rurf's Dress Boots 8nsl
shoes for Gentlemen.

Nothing in gentleman's dress is 80
desirable, rs neat and comfortable
B0oT or SHOE. BggT's are especially
so and for SERVICE are supe Tor TO any
thing in the market. A iull line, diff
ferent styles, ALL WARRANTED TO give
satisfaction, can be had at
n25) GET1INGER u HOKE5.
Best Silk Plush is down to $500 per
yard ut EMMERT " FIERY'S ono
nricN store
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

CHARLEY THUEEL killed his pen
Of four hogs last Saturday. They
were only fifteen months old, and
the aggregate weight was 1901
Pretty hand to beat Considering The
age
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ReIigions

There will DO preaching at Tusca-
rora church next Sabbath, (Decem-
Der t7th) by Rev, Ut. Gilmore, at M
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

JAMES VICK.-FrOm the appear
ance Of Vicb's Floral Guide, which
is on our desk, we should judge that
the young Vicb's are "chips of the
old block, ;" as the Floral Guide with
its autographed cover is handsome
enough for the parlor table. 1t is
printed on the best Of paper, has
three colored plates of Flowers and
Vegetables, and full Of useful infor-
nation. Those who send 10 cents
fort cannot be disappointed, as the
plates. alone are worth the amount.
Address, as in past years, JAMES
WICK, Rochester, n. Y.
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Go to John Lyon for water proof
bots. fo7-2m
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

COOPER has theiinest bottled goods
for the holidays in town. Call and sat-
isfy yourself Of the TACT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Do not forget aad call and 500 the
improved Patent Shirt, for sale only
by (o2l Ill. N. DEATRICK.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

MIR. w. A. PITzEB, Principal of
the Second Ward School, purposes
opening a Night School about the
FIRST week in January. He willre-
ceiye only alimitednumber Of young
men, and give instruction i'm the
rudimentary branches also algebra,
geometry aud book keeping. Those
desiring to avail themselves Of this
opportunity should apply early.
REV. A. Z. ROGERS, pastor Of the
Baptist Church, in this place, we
learn, win resign his charge here in
the early Spring and accept call to
Missouri The church to which he
has been called is the one where he
worshiped in his youthful days, and
where his parents worshiped before
him. We shall regret to loose him
from our midst.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

A large assortment of dress goods,
cheap, at Deatrick's, ol5
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ssGbId ReIiaDle.'s

RANKIN, the PHOTOGRAPHER mas
the advantage Of second story, thus
havinga better light, is sky and side
lights not being overshadowed by any
neighboring buildings jl7 II
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Cheapest canton dannels "a tow IL
Deatriek's, opposite postotiice ola
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

MR.. GEO. d. BLOCKER died at
his home in this city, ON Monday.
He had been doing business in Roa-
noke, but came home sick last week
and never rallied. He was energet-
ic, industrious, and full of business,
and at the time of his death, was
carrying on large business in Ro-
anoke. He leaves a wife and two
daughters to mourn their irrepara-
BILE loss. His age was AZ years, 8
months and 10 days.
The funeral was preached by Rev.
Mr.. Holland in the Lutheran
Church. His remains were buried
in Greenhill Cemetery, under the
auspices of the Masonic, knights of
Pytheas and Knights Of Honor or
ders, of which he was a member.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

The Firemen's Fair is now going
on at Feller's Hall. 1t has been got
ten up with considerable labor and
expense, and is quite a credit to the
ladies in charge. This Saturday
night there will be special attrac-
tions, and a big attendance is ex-
peeted. This is matter that in
terests every property owner in the
city. The receipts go towards furn-
ishing their Hall and providing a
comfortable place for their meet
ings. Let everybody go to the Fair
and give the Firemen a big send off.
Oysters, supper, ice cream SC, will
be served at moderate prices.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Tho celebrated walker boot, for
sale only by John Lyon, North Queen
Street, next 70 Valley House, lo7-2n
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

II. NJ Deatrick, No 68 Queen street,
opposite postoliiee, has opened up Oh
entire stock Of new goods. Dry goods,
notions, boots, shoes, hats, caps, una
brellas, etc. which via be sold very
cheap for cash, ola
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-12-16

Best boots FOR spin town, 4. Deaf
ick's, opposite the DostoAies. ola
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Go to RANKIN'S, mp over the cams.
And got pictures, Che highasti IA rank
lie can hnely rat0uch,
And tie charge Is not much,
Right up stairs, o er SlNionai BanE
5l7 tt
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Best French Kid ladies fine SHOES,
at John Lyons, next 10 Valley House.
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Did youeyer see q man tTY
ing u put on a sbiuf lie
take Il from the chair where
Il lies, clean and smooth, with
smiic. hen he holds IL Ia
front Of him, and proceeds TO
dive into it, as II were. TIE
thrusis his right arm into rs
sleeve, 4t stops, because the
linen IS stuck together ~
too mueh starch. lie pushes
harder. The smile has left
his face. The linen tears, ana
Oft flies the button. Then he
says d-n. Now he tries y
pail The garment over lis
head. itslicks again. Nov
heavy froWn aderns bits
countenance. With savage
pail, which tears il up tie
back, because il has not the
Everlasting Stay Ahach-
ment he gets il half way
on, but as he has forgotten
p pubutton the collar It WILL
not go further. a hoe2et Is
nothing TO him. lie DANCES
round, consigning all his
wife's relations % petditiog
aud above all, the maker If
the shirt. Chairs are knocked
over, vasesthrown down. Ills
wife, vaiuly endeavoEing to
soothe hiia, Is told to touch
hin If she dares, while her
household Abilities, partiou-
larly as regards thesewiag On ~
of buttons, are alluded 10 IL
sarcastic language more fore
IDLE than polite. Finally, TIE tsi
bosom, not being Eeinicrced,
breaks away from is Side, the
fsssr,fs NfaA afshFtias WBt l,Ae
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HALL EQUALITY LODGE, No, IA,
a. + AND A. M., MARTTNsBURG,
w Va, December Is, 1883.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23

out boldly from the spotless snow,
should excite in our hearts thoughts
expressive of Christmas time, which
nothing else in nature can do as we'll.
Our clear, frosty nights, with the round
full moon shining on the pure snow,
making it glisten like myriads of dia-
monds. Christmas thoughts surely
arise from meditating on this. How
sweetly, yet sadly, the sound of the
midni ght bells strike the ear, bring
ing the mind of the matured man
back to his childhood's home, per-
haps many thousand miles away. For
short time he will again be child,
playing around his mothers knee;
will wonder in his boyish delight what
Santa Claus will bring him this year
and thousand such questions rush
almost simultaneously in his mind
when, suddenly, "Ding dong!" rings
out on the midnight silence, and he is
again the careworn man Of the world.
How he longs to live his childhood
over! And, oh! the happy thoughts
that memory awaken! Impulses he
had thought dormant leap into mad,
exultant life at the sound of those
Christmas bells. Thoughts too pure
and holy for the Impractical pen to
write, still the sweetest and dearest are
those that the tongue cannot find
words to express.
How many hearts in our mining
countries, every Christmas, are re-
peating over their doings through the
past year, and repeating to them
selves: "Surely, I'll be able to spend
next Christmas with the old Folks"
What sorrowful thoughts to look into
the past and think Of the many griev-
ances we have caused those dear old
folks at home! How many places
there are vacant at the Christmas din
ner, and how many homes and hearts
in those homes are wishing for their
"wild boys" to spend just one more
Christmas with them
Yes. their wild boy promises him
self every Christmas to be at home
the next, until hopes unful6lled sicken
him and death at last presses the cold
hand on his brow and claims as his
own the wild Western boy
"a Merry Christmas.
LONELY PINE.
Bullion, Idaho, December 10, 1882.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23

Certificates of election will at once
be issued to the candidates elected.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23
OUR CHRISTMAS STORY.

Some days ago a prize of $50 in
gold coin was offered for the best COM
position on Christmas written by any
unmarried lady of Wood River or
Sawtooth. The contributions were to
be sent in by the Goth instant. The
time allowed was very brief-scarcely
10 days-and no opportunity was
therefore afforded intending competi-
tors for any lengthy preparation or
elaboration Of their compositions.
This may possibly be the reason why
only one lady competed for the prize
viz: Miss Rose Glendale McNamee,
of Bullion. At any rate hers was the
only composition received. As it is
published to-day, the TlMEs's readers
can judge for themselves of its
merits; and will not intrude our
opinion upon them further than to ex-
press the hope that this is not the last
time that this gifted young lady shall
favor us with a contribution.
It is but justice to Miss McNamee
to state that she refused the prize.
The why and wherefore of this is set
forth in note with which she has
honored us, and which we take the
liberty Of reproducing in part, as fol-
lows:
Indeed, | am gratiied beyond ex-
pressing to think I've been so fortu-
nate as to win the prize. Still, had !
had competitors, I'm sure | would not
have won it, and if | had been victo-
rious | intended doing as l now do,
representing the prize to the TINES
office, to have Christmas treat.
| sincerely hope you will not be of
Tended at this, and if you take it as
It's glsenyou surely will not.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23
Wedding Cards.

The TINES Office is prepared to sup
ply, at few days notice, wedding
cards, with either plain, gold, orsilver-
gilt edges. The two latter styles are,
of course, for "golden" and sssilver''
weddings.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23

We have received copy of
the Governors message and Con-
troller's report, recently presented to
the Idaho Legislature, but have not
yet had time to give them that thor
ongh examination which their impor-
lance demands. As such documents
always contain a mass of matter of no
interest to the reading public, they
will not be published in full; but
full synopsis will be given next
week.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23
NO PAPER MONDAY.

Next Monday - Christmas = the
DAILY TINES will not be published.
The TINES boys are not oyer-relig-
ious, but they can enjoy holiday
quite as we'll as other people.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23
Let Us Smile.

But not until we call at E. H. Hen
bricks and look at his elegant stock Of
silverware for wedding gifts.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23

II you want really elegant printing,
yon must come to tho TINES office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23
THE TRUE BUSINESS.
A FAIR COUNT GIVES THE COUNTY
TO THE REPUBLICANS.

How the Vote at Junction Went--TOtals
Of the Candidates The Republicans
In and the Democrats Oni.
The County Commissioners re-
assembled this afternoon as a Board
OF Canvassers, to count the votes cast
at Billingsley's.
Messrs. Bixby and Leadley filed a
protest against the order of the Dis
trict Court compelling the count.
The protest was ordered spread on
the minutes, and the returns were can
vasscd, with the following result:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1882-12-23

THE TOTALS.
Following is the number of votes
cast for each candidate as returned by
the Board of County Commissioners
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-02
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

Mrs. Bell Johnson, the Oldest person in
Hancock county, o., died in the poor house
aged no.
Charles Cole, OF Rising Sun, O., while
working in a saw mill was struck by the
saw and instantly killed.
The tariff commission pass Monday and
Tuesday next in New York observing the
practical working of the custom house.
Geo. K. Goodwin, of Philadelphia, proprie
tor of the Chestnut street opera house and
Wall street theater, died in Boston to-day.
Fifty houses and wooden bridge have been
burned on Krestoysky island, in the Neva
river, one of the islands on which st. Peters
burg is built.
In Kansas Gov. st. Johns nomination and
consequent election for the third term are now
assured. He has already 1876 of the $40 dele
gates, and his vote will be likely to exceed 200.
The boiler OF Ramberger s. Whites saw
mills, Gospert, Ind, exploded to-day, killing
Robert Rookie, head saver, instantly; serious
ly injuring John McL9ster and slightly hurt
ing several others.
In view Of the great amount of money bor-
rowed On vaueess stock issued by Secretary
Doughty, of the Cincinnati, New Orleans &
Texas Pacific Railway company, all the bro
kers of Cincinnati attended meeting yester-
day and took steps towards the formation of
board OF registration, where all issues of
certificates of stocks must be registered.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-02

Peru affair was unanimously adopted. After
giving the causes which led to the affair, it
sums up the ivestigation as follows: After
reciting at great length the testimony taken,
the committee conclude there was no truth
in the allegations made by Ship
herd, that Minister Hurlbut was
under corrupt influence in his action
regarding any of these interests. After quot
ing Shipherd's letter rendering $3.50, 600 worth
Of stock in the Peruvian company, the com
mittee say: 1--WE cannot accept any explana-
ton of Shipherd that this letter was anything
less than an attempt to Influence the official
action of Hurlbut by an offer of shares 10 the
company whose interest he was asked officially
TO promote.
BREYITIES.
The coinage of the mint of the United
States for July is 5.l33 $50, of which 81, 16O,-
900 are standard dollars.
The cabinet is still in session, with the river
and harbor bill under consideration.
= Gen. McCommon, Of the interior depart
ment, has left for the Flathead agency, Mon
tana, for the purpose of negotiating treaty
by which the right of way through their
reservation may be coded to the Northern
Pacific Railway company.