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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

Look Our FOR THEM.-As the
spring opens, sharpers and swlnd-
lers leave their haunts in the cities
and 60 to the rural districts to fleece
and swindle the inhabitants. They
have all sorts ofgo0ds, machinery,
seeds, &C., for sale, and are always
possessed OF smooth, oily tongues.
w Q advise our readers against by
ing Of or dealing with strangers,
unless they are well endorsed. In
any event, 1t is always best to buy
OF home people, and you are sure
not to be swindled. If articles
don't turn out as represented the
person with whom you dealt is
close at hand to rectify the matter.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
Solitude.

Laugh and the world laughs with you
Weep. and you weep alone,
For the sad old earth must borrow its
mirth,
But has trouble enough of its own.
Sing, and the hills will answer;
Sigh, it is lost on the air,
The echoes bound to joyful sound
But shrink from voicing care
Rejoice, and men will seek you;
Grieve, and they turn and 90.
They want the full measure of all your
pleasure,
But they do not need your woe.
Be glad and your friends are many;
Be sad. and you lose them all.
There are none to decline your nectared
wine,
But alone you must drink LIES gall.
Feast, and your halls are crowded;
Fast, and the world goes by;
Succeed and give, and it helps you live,
But no man can help you die.
There is room in the halls Of pleasure
For large and lordly train,
But one by one we must all file on
Through the narrow sisles of pain.
Ella Wheeler.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

IT AND CLAIMS a specially,
IL and Warrants. additional Homes tead
Certificates and all kinds of Land Scrip
bought and sold. Large stock, and High
est Prices Paid. Do you want to sell or
buy? Ifso, write to A. A. THOMAS,
Attorney -at.Law. Washington, D. G.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
Results of an Imprndent
Marrage.

The daughter ola wealthy Chi
cago merchant a few months since
answered an advertisement solic-
ting a correspondent. The cor
respondence that ensued was sign
ed j w. Morrow. and led to an
interview, he coming to Chicago
for the purpose. The father of
the Young lady opposed the mar
riage, but she determined to have
her own way, drew from bank
large amount of money and, flying
with her lover, they were married
at a suburban town. On the
third day after her marriage she
gave her husband $4,000, and he
left her for the purpose Of depos-
Ting the money in bank. That
was the last sic saw of him, and
she was deserted in n hotel with
out funds. She confided her sad
story to the hotel proprietor, and
an examination Of the Villains
trunk was heavy blow to the
trusting woman. In 1t letters
were found showing that the fel-
lows name was Clarence belong.
that he was q married man, and
That his wife was a resident of
New York. The deserted wife's
letters We're full Of love, and in
nearly all of them she begs that
he would come 10 her and
save her from a suicide which she
avowed she would commit, Ieav-
ing two children motherless. she
was assisted to return to her faith
or, shorn of her fair fame and for
tune, and her whole life clouded
by the unscrupulous man who six
days previous had taken the SOL
emn vows. Efforts have been
made to capture her deceiver, but
so far they have been futile.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
Dukes Rebuked by u Child.

During the excitement in
Uniontown, Pa, in relation to
Dukes acquittal, number of
public school children were selling
tickets for an entertainment to be
given A little girl about seven
years of age walked up to a party
Of men standing on the street and
asked them to buy ticket. About
thattime Dukes came along and
stopped to speak to some Of the
group. He noticed the little girl
and said to her: "You are selling
tickets, are your" To which she
replied: Eyes, sir, but not TO
you" He said nothing more to
her.
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HOME AGAIN.
wFs

three years is with pleasure
my friends public generally that have returned good
old Mnbug and opened the large the Douglass
building. nearly opposite the postofce full stock of
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
COAL AND WOOD OFFICE
AND
Flour and Feed Store
No. 68 Queen ST., Staley's Block.


YNHE undersigned respectfully informs
l. the citizens of Martinsburg and Rerk-
eley county that he has opened Coal and
Wood Office and Flour and Feed Store at
SO Queen Street, where all orders in my
line will receive prompt attention. have
put in pair of Fairbanks new scales and
all coal sold by me will be weighed and
full weight guaranteed. Piedmont and
Cumberland run of mine, Fine and Lump
Coal; also best quality Nut and Egg an
thraci coal always on hand.
Far lers having Corn, Oats and Hay TO
sell are solicited to see me before selling
Thanking the public for the liberal pat
ronage extended me-, and soliciting your
further favors,
am respectfully yours,
jy24-iy. j. W. ROBERTS.
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Try Them With Cake,

know a nice old Yankee lady
who always applies a certain test to
any young man who ''pays atten-
tion' to one of her many grand
daughters. After a certain time
she offers him some of her home.
made cake. If he eats it with avid
ity, she mutely give consent, il not,
she instantly begins to oppose the
match, not as some might suppose
from wounded vanity, but because
she has a theory that, MEN who
likes cake neither drink or smoke or
live dissipated lives of any sort. y
"Give me, /" she says, "a man that
loves gingerbread; it's sure sign
he isn't fond of whisky"
The old lady may not be always
right, but think there is a grain
of truth in her fancy. AT least it Is
a very easy test to put your suitors
to, and you might try it. Only don't
give them warning forehand, for as
the old lady says, when Ezra comes
a counting her youngest daughter
jamie, she told him her mothers
view and the quantity Ezra eat was
surprising. Once married all that
was charged. He never touches it
now, and he keeps demijohn in the
pantry. So, girls, take warning and
be very sly.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31
WattersOn and the Tariff
Bill.
From the New York Tribune.

The bull meantime is comferta-
bic grazing in fertile fields, calmly
unconscious that Watterson con-
templates taking him by 1.-THE
horns" Aud we suspect that
when the Democrats meet in the
next Congress, after taking a good
look at the bull. they will say.
"Give US not these, but some other
horns
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

"Should man shave up or
down 2" asked Augustus. "That
depends" replied the barber. l al
ways shave doun when shave you"
The emphasis on that last word
nearly broke AgDstus' heart.
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An Iowa paper says there is a j.
z. in Allamakee who does marriages
by this formula ssThem as the
Court has joined together let no man
put assunder, but let little children
come unto them, SO help me God"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

Baking powder is said to be a.
prompt and permanent relief for all
burns. Instead of q silver plate and
handles on the casket few pounds
of baking soda with the remains
would seem more sensible way to
bury some individuals.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

DATENTS.-No Patent no pay
l. 10 our motto. We have had IA years
experience in procuring Patents, Caveats,
Trade Marks, Copyrights, ETC., in this
and other countries. Our Hand Books
giving full instructions in Patents free.
Address r. 8 + s. A. P. LACEY, Patent
Atty's, 6o4 r. St., Washington, D.
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How New York Society is
Mixed.
w ashing ton Star.


The mixed character of the socie.
ty to belong to which is necessary
for some peoples happiness was il.
Illustrated by dialogue which took
place the other day between two la
dies who are each others social
equals:
First lady. / wish you would call
on Mrs. Shocks.
Second lady. No, I'd rather not.
First lady. Why not?
Second lady. I do not care to give
my reason, but l shall not call on
her.
First lady. Not even to oblige
meY
Second lady. am sorry to ap-
pear disobliging, but I cannot make
the call.
First lady. Why! nearly every
one calls on her, but, if you wish to
be the exception, l have no more to
say.
In repeating the conversation to a
friend the second lany explained her
refusal thus:
"As the woman was formerly my
mothers maid l thought it would
no be pleasant for either her or my.
self to meet on such different terms"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-03-31

A poet in the New Y ork Sun, COM
pares Freddie Gebhardt to goat.
This is frightfully absurd, as every
body know that goats weak point
is not his head.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
ATTENDANT EVILS
OF FORMER BIG FLooDslN THE OHIO
And What Nay be Reasonably Looked for TIL.
Ysar-SOne Suggestions which, ifnOt Alarm.
inr, should be Cause for Csrs-SIekusSs
Following Ortaowsin the Past

The recent floods IN the Ohio have recalled
some suggestive condolences Of past events
OF that kind, and set come old residents to
specializing upon the connection between
the freshe,S and epidemics which followed.
lisa coincidence, at least, that great floods
In the Ohio river have been followed by
deadly pestilences. The floods OF 1882 and
ls47 were followed by the cholera epidemic,
which was very destructive 10 life. Whether
there is any connection between the floods
and the disease has always been q mooted
oint, apdin years past gave rise 10 much
discussion. There eau be no harm, In any
event, In rlgidly enforcing sanitary regula'
tons In all the cities along the river, 30 tha'
II the valley is to have visit from inc
Asiatc scourGe It's severity may be mitigated
as UGH as possible. .
acter consulted several old residents and
physicians on the subject. Tue doctors
agieed that the effect OF the Hoods after sub
sidence was apt TO be felt In prevalent sick
ness. They did not think there was any
occasion for serious alarm, but suggested the
desirabiliiy OF extreme care about the san
i,ary condition OF premises, which
have been overlooked. One physician
reminded the reporter that in the summer OF
1881, following the freshets Of February and
June, there was great deal OF sickness on
the Island all confined TO the submerged
portions. The water finding It's way into
cellars and Easements, sAturates the walls, and
unless care Is taken to thoroughly dry them
out at once, The effect upon the health OF the
inmates must be injurious. The sediment
deposited by the recedipg waters also breeds
disease II undisturbed. The necessity of pre-
caution against evil results isapparent
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
PERSONAL MENTION.
News and Gossip In Reference TO variour
PeOple.

NeWp ana 00hHip III EhcbCEcuto ~ Aosl
People.
DR.. J. E Smith returned yesterday from
visit to Eastern friends.
Mr.. J. Frank Simpson leaves today for Mon
tana, where b9 will spend about month.
B. R. Postlewaite, E.Q., Sheriff OF Wetzel
county, was at the State House yesterday.
Mr.. David Nesbitt has been confined TO his
home for the past week with rheumatism.
Messrs. Il. B. McLain, H. B. McLain and
side hotel, Charleston, s. c., last Sunday.
Mr.. J. L. Hart, editor OF the lively New
MartinsviIle Messenger, is among the promi'
nent West ViIginlanS now visiting IN the
city.
Messrs. Armstrong, Bee and Wells were all
granted leaves OF absencein the House OF Del
egates on accounted illness. Senator Van.
meter Is also loo unwell TO be In his seat.
Mr.. John D. Anderson, Clerk OF the State
Senate, is still to unwell too leave bis room.
His numerous friends will regret to learn
that he was reported worse by his physician
DR.. Barbee, Of the Senate, yesterday than
before.
Mr.. J. ]. He;zel, Delegate elect from Nor
gan county, who has been III with the ~.
pboid fever since the session began, reported
Tor duty last evening, and was duly sworn
in. He Is Young man, and adds another to
the youthful members, who are already in
the ascendency.
The many friends OF Dr.. F. Ball, formerly
Presiding Elder OF the Wheeling District,
will he glad to learn that he Is baving very
successful revival at his new charge Elmira,
N. W In private letter to friend here he
states that thu results at that : ate were about
Atty conversions, and that the interest was
increasing daily.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
THE PATRON SAINT
or Baahrul Maids and Lovers-His


The growth Of the observance Of St, Valen.
tines Day is shown very clearly by the books
at the postofice. In 1881, the day before the
Day there were handled at the Wheeling Of.
fee 424 pieces; last year on the same day
there were l,OT valentles received and de.
livered. The thirteenth in 1881 came on
Sunday, which explains the small number.
This year on the thirteenth the number Of
valentines handled was so small as to indi-
cate decided failing OF the custom, the
figures being 40. On St. Valentines Day
In 1881 there were 1306 pieces
handled, and on The following day sos
pieces. LAST year on the fourteenth 1877
valentines passed through the Office, and on
the fifteenth lllS; while yesterday the large
numbered PIG were handled by the clerks
and carriers. The force at the office were
worked nearly TO death, and could they pass
retIactive law, 81. Valent ne name would
not hencetorth be among the canons.
A pleasing feature OF the valentine trade
this year Is the large number purchased by
parents or other friends Tor children. The
| innocent pleasure thus conferred Is ONE OF the
redesming features OF the occasion, and one
hch will help to keep the old custom alive
for generations to come.
The scenes at the stamp window OF the
postCflice yesterday were amusing to every.
body but tha young man who handled the
little pieces OF paper and made change. An
observant student OF human nature could
have guessed whole story from the manner
OF the individuals. old and young, who ap-
piled for zones" and 'twos."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
IEsIEKnAY,s STORM.
Results About Town Railroad Traffic
Interfered with.


II this horrible rainy season. ever comes TO
an end the Board OF Public Works will have
It's hands full cleaning up. The heavy rain
that commenced early yesterday morning
and continued during the day played havoc
on all the streets leading down from the hills.
The cutters were rushing torrents; cUbble
stones we're torn out OF the streets
In places and deposits OF thick
slimy. yellow and black mud were
to be found on every corner. The one topic
OF conversation was the rain and the weather
generally. The Oldest inhabitant finds him.
self nearly "knocked our lately; the rain
fall OF the past two weeks Is almost unprece'
dented in this section Of the country for this
season OF The year. In some places the sew
ers clogged up and cellars were overlooked.
The weather yes erday was OF that warm;
sticky, nature, which induced headaches and
caused every one 70 feel miserable. About
o'clock the creek commenced toswell and
run out
Travel on the railroads has been seriously
interfered with. Train No. 10 on the b, q o.
from the East, arrived in the city on her
regular time last night, 1915 o'clock, but was
not allowed 10 proceed over the river. Trains
coming from the West are stopped at Newark.
The road between that point and this is
deemed unsafe on account OF the heavy
rains which have caused washouts, and the
swollen condition OF the creeks, which may
make the bridges weak. The evening train
fros, Washington on the Hempfeld was over
two hours late, being obliged 10 run slow.
The creek has washed the banks badly In
fNIO
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
He Always votes SSo."

Mr.. Davis, member OF the House OF Dele
gates from Richie county, hsa one distin.
gushing characteristic. In the transactions
Of the House he nearly always votes mo. "
This has provoked considerable comment,
and he has been made the subject Of lnnum-
cradle jokes on this account Last evening
after he had voted In the negative several
times, Mr. monitor preSen ted the following
resolution. ~ che .,n.,''
WHEREAS, Owing TO the peculiar constfuo-
ton OF the vocal chords. Of the entleman
from Richie, he Is incapable OF pfonouneing
the word AYE" therefore bei .E'ie!,s =
RetOlred That hereafter when The gentle
man from Richie wishes TO vote "Rye" he be
allowed to say tho" twice.
After some laughter, the resolution was do.
clared out Of order,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
The senate CIerks, Row.

The hearing OF the charge OF assault pre-
ferred by 7. H. Marshall against F. ]. Parke,
was held yesterday forenoon by Squire W.
H Caldwell, at his Office on Twelfth street.
ton and 3. B. Doysner and J. w. St. Clair
for the defense. After consultation over the
matter, MIR. Parke confessed judgment to The
charge, and The Justice assessed fine Of 81
aud costs. He, however, announced that be
would remit ali the costs but the fees OF the
constable, who also waived his claim, thus
making the penalty S. only. Mr.. Marshall
regarded the fine as too light, and MIR Patkt
thought be lame out pretty fortunately
The former had agreed 10 permit plea Of
guilty on condition that the fine should be
liked ut $40 and costs, but tn, Justice inter
ferred With this arrangement, saying be
would fix the penalty himself.
The case grew out OF the difficulty on last
Monday between the two gentlemen named,
who are clerks OF the Slate Senate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
MOUNT UNIoN UULLLGE.
lis Enlarged Attendance aad Success.
Late ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS fea-
turcs-Lspe, tally for ! eachers and self
Dependent Young n Ell and Women.


Late Improyements-Disti fea'
turcs-LslIe, tally fort eachers and Sell
Dependent Young Men aud Women.
This closing term is one of the best winter
terms this Co lege, so fortunately located has
enjoyed in its thrty.six years OF remarkable
history. Number students last year, 6,5;
from frat, l6 526. representing nearly every
State, OF whom 91l3 have taught school
one -four ladies' Call for teachers greater
thsn supply. Total graduatiops with de-
grees, 052. The fruits of a College are It's
students. Spring term begins May Sd, 1888;
fall term begins last of next August; thus 1t
is the only College that gives a full College
year and still enables It's students to earn all
their College expenses by teaching winters
without losing time and classes. Special
winter term accommodates others. Students
may choose any studies, and enter any
time. By having erected buildings, this
College regulates aud cheapens cost OF stu.
dents rooms and board. their chief expense.
Table or club board is 81 rs to 50 10 per week;
self board, including good room, 81 10 TO
81 80 per week; good board aud furnished
roou, 50 IS TO IS 80 per week. Tuition is
but trIfe IN any course OF studies-ancient
or modern, classical scientific philosophical
literary, commercial, normal, instrumental
music, fine art or preparatory. No inciden-
tai or extra charges. All published prices
guaranteed. Valuable Improvements lately
mAde TO boarding hall, lioraries Laboratories,
apparatus, experimental aud lecture rooms.
The college IL fee from debt and has CONF
modious grounds aud buildings,supsrior mu-
scum and apparatus. Itsdistinctive features
arctic make thorough, liberal, practical
education accessible TO alli enabling students
to defray their expenses; EQUAL privileges TO
ladies; Christian aud patriotic: not sectional
bipartisan; proper care for students health,
morals aud comfort; freedom OF thought and
opinion; excellent literary societies; good
religious opportunities; coui petent professors
and practical integral instruction with illus
trative experiments. For new catalogue, ad-
dress Hon. Lewis Miller, Akron, Ohio, or o.
N. Hartshorn, L. L. D., Mt. Union, or ALI.
snce, Ohio students coming by rail to Al
lance, will, after twenty minutes drive by
omnibus mud at the College good accommo-
dations in readiness.
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A Bill Conforming wheeling Up In the
Home.

A Bill Concerning wheeling Up In the
Houhe.
At the night session Of the House OF Dele
gates last evening, Mr.. Woods called Mr..
Evans to the chair and moved to take up
House bill No Ill, the bill to empower the
Council of Wheeling 10 contract the corporate
limits Of the city. The motion prevailed:
Mr.. Burt RutsGoniZed the Dill, Whlle
Messrs. Dovener, S,ifel and Woods favored
IL, The former, after long speech against
it, moved to lay IL on the liable. This the
House refused TO do.
An amendment was made on motion OF Mr..
Woods, providing that no property so e1-
cluded from the corporate limits OF the city
should be exempt from payment Of its fair
proportion OF any Indebtedness existing at
the time 1t was so excluded.
Mr.. Powell, OF Tayler, wanted to stipulate
that the contraction OF the city limits con-
tenn, lated by the bill should only be for the
purpose OF inducing railroad company or
Companies to locate depot or depots or ma
chine shops " thin the corporate limits as
they exist before the change, and Mr.. Burt
would have limited ii to depOts only, but
the House rejected both propositions.
Mr., Burt then moved 10 add provision
that the bill should not take effect until 1t
had been submitted TO vote Of the citizens
OF the city, and received msjority OF the
This brought up the old fight Mr.. Burt
referred to the legislation OF last year, Gre
aiing the city boards and characterized the
enactment OF such laws without the approval
OF the people as an outrage. He said the
monopolistc corporations would exert those
mysterious Influences which are so little I'M
derstood by the people and secure any action
they wanted In Council.
Mr.. Woods responded that the ''monopolis'
tic corporations" could just as well exert
those "mySteriOus influences at an election
by the people asin Council.
amendment was rejected, and the bill or
dered to It's encrosnlent and third reading
by vote OF 80 10 Is
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thin Tnlfiisactlons, 27s.OOO shares.

SrOCKS-ThC Market was dull, IealutoIeis ant
practically lower Than the previous day, butcloset
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
sneclnl Irish RELIEF Fund.

BUFFALO, February 14.-Prcsident Moon
ey, Of the Central Council Of the National
Land League, has issued circular, in
which he says that Parnell, Sexton and
Eagan will attend the convention in
April. A contribution Of one dol
lar is asked from every Irish man
and woman in this country, to be paid
between now and St. Patrick's Day, for the
relief OF tho suffering in the west Of Ireland
These contributions shall be entirely sepa.
rate from the Land League fund, and shall
be transmitted by the Rev. Lawrence
Walsh, Of Waterbury, Conn, General Treas
urer Of the Irish National League, to the
famine.stricken districts, for relief purposes
n1lXt
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15
nenI r.inln rrn,snctIons.

Clerk Hook yesterday admitted to record,
the following conveyances OF real estate;
A deed madO February !, 1885, by Ann NJ.
Cummins Ell al to Eliza Jane and Caroline
PAUL. in consideration Of 81, ia 20 OF five
seventies OF lot No. s In square No. on the
northwest corner OF Market and Twelfth
streets. ~,
panIl and wife 10 Eliza Jane PAUL. In con-
sheraton OF $40 OF onelOurth Of the east
quarter OF lot No. s In square No. 5 situated on
tue northwest corner ofMarket aud Twelfth
streets.
Mccoy and others to Philo L. Kimberly IN
confederation OF $lo,l66.lS, Of parcel Of
land situated in TFiadelphia district OF Ohio
county,