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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

Since the silver dollar law went
into effect, the minis have coined
63,0OO,00O of the sinners, all but
100000 of which are still in the
treasury. Tho storage room is now
nearly exhausted, rs the dollars arc
now coined at the rate Of 100000
n month, and shall continue to be
put out at that rate until congress
shall otherwise order.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23
IN Independent Wish.

ALBANY knicIleiboel,er lInd.a
We wish General Hancock
had been nominated ~ the
Independents. We think he
would make III excellent can.
didate for III the people, with.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

Twenty-Five men lost their lives
on Tuesday morning in the new
Hudson river tunnel in New York
city. The brick wall connecting
the two arches gave way and the
water rushed into the cave, drewn-
ing the workmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

Reports from Minnesota wheat
fields continue most favorable. The
average yield will be nearly or
quite twenty bushels per acre.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

A friend writing to w from near
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, says: II
notice that the newspapers report
Z. A, orion, of your State "a having
gone over 10 the Republicans ! {
the report is true, think that his
prospect is still about rs poor for M
office rs when ho was II Democrat,
IL is reported that he wrote n public
letter giving his reasons for turn
ing over, which | would like to
see. No doubt YOU have read Col.
John w Fomoy's letter, giving his
reasons for supporting Hancock.
Gen Hancock will prove II strong
candidate in this State III Novem.
Der, as very many Republicans here
acknowledge except the leaders,
and their talk reminds one of the
boys whistle IN the woods III
night
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

The Chicago newspapers estimate
that real estate in that city has adj
yanced twenty per cent. since 1870,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

1t was an awful thing, that G. NJ
II was whispered pretty loud,
that some of our boys, our big
fellows, our leading men, our
Christian statesmen, had been
stealing.
And our Republican congress or
dered u Republican committee to
investigate the thing, and old Judge
Poland, of Vermont, an fashion
ed perpendicular Republican, was
made chairman Of the committee.
The Judge called the roll Of Christ
ian statesmen, beginning with
Schuyler Colfax Vice-Prcsidcnt OF
America, and q war-horse in whom
there was no guile, till he came to
James A Garfield, of Ohio, asking
all sorts of questions as to whether
they had ever received MS a gratui-
ty or otherwise, or were in any way
interested in Credit Mobilier or
Union Pacific stock, and they all
kind Of blushed, and said, no.
When Jim said no, the old Judge
looked him square in the eye and
repeated,
"What, nevcr?"
Pinnfore had not got around
then, 50 that instead Of answering
in the short. operate style of to-
day, Jim, having first invoked the
Eternal God to bear him witness,
replied:
81 never owned, received, or
agreed to receive any stock Of the
Credit Mobilier or of the Union
Pacific railroad or any dividends or
profits arising from either Of them.
Now that is about AZ plump
as it could be made, but il didn't
suit Judge Poland's Committee,
and they kept nosing around until
they, having been sworn on the
Holy Evangels to tell the truth,
the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth, reported TO congress
these words
The facts in regard TO Mr.. Gar
field, as found by the Committee,
are identical with the case of Mr..
Kelley to the point of reception Of
the check of 1898. He agreed with
Mr.. Amos TO take ten shares OF
Credit Mobiier stock but did not
pay for the same. Mr.. Ames re-
cciyed the 80 per cent. dividend IN
bonds, and sold them for 81 per
cent, and also received GO per cent.
cash dividend, which together, paid
the price Of the stock and interest,
and left n balance of $500. This
sum was paid over to Mr.. Garfield
by check on the sergcnnt-at.arms,
and MIR. Garfield then understood
this sum was the balance 81 divi-
mend after paying for the stock
And the Republican congress nc
ccpted the report of the Republican
committee ~ presented hy It's Re.
publican chairman, Judge Poland
If Vermont.
What will we do or say when
mprinciplcd Democrats refer Il
Int episode ia .lim's life?
We would Ike to know.
Shall we tell them this was i
lit(lc family affair among ourselves
that we've fixed il all up, and il
no darn outsiders business, any
l how.
How would that do?
Or, shall we touch the sympa
thctie, and tell them how Jim wai
il poor little orphan, and went Il
Sunday School, and then droy,
mules OH the tow path oi il canal il
Ohio, and when he went to DC !
school master and had only On,
pair Of brooches, and had IS i,
abed while they were being mendcd
and that he Is the typical Nmcri
can.
Wouldn't that b. pretty good
That ought 70 fetch the grangcrs
sure
But we do not profess 70 know
what would be the hest course I,
take for YOU know unjust "stant
by The ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23

Mr.. Arthur writes vigorously and
to the point. Mr., Hayes also wrote
pointedly WHOM nominating sue
cessor for MIR. Arthur he said to the
Senate: with my information Of
the facts in the case, and with II
deep sense Of the responsible OBJ
legation imposed upon me by the
constitution, to take carc That the
laws be faithfully executed | re-
garded it as my plain duty to sns-
pend the officer in question and to
make the nomination now before
the Senate in order that this im-
portant Office be honestly and Of
hciently administered Times.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-07-23
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR vICE-PREsIDENT,
WILLIAM II. ENGLISH,
or Indiana.

Hancock clubs are being rapidly
formed throughout the country.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
INDIGNATION.

"We feel that we need not by any
words of our own add to the general
indignation expressed by Democrats
throughout the county, as to the
mode and method adopted at the
primary meeting held at the court
house on Saturday evening last, in
the appointment of delegates. -
Statesman.
Was it not a Democratic conven-
tion How is it that the Statesman is
so constantly dissatisfied with Dem
ocratic proceedings? If that party
is as well satisfied with the "editor"
as he seems to be with them, then
indeed is it happy family. Why
don't they give the old man chance?
Nominate his ticket and let him
run the machine. All will be well
and the result glorious. Try 1t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
SATURDAY, AUGUST IA, 1880.
COUNTY COURT.

Some weeks ago we referred to the
action of the county court upon the
funding act, prepared by Hon. E.
Boyd Faulkner at the request of the
court and passed by the legislature
in 1879. At the August term of our
court the necessary orders were all
made providing for the issue of the
new bonds, and no doubt by the first
of January, 1881, the old bonds will
have been funded. This was a move
in the right direction. There will
thus be large saving to the county
in the way of interest. An excellent
arrangement, and one which the tax
payers will heartily approve of.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
SINNERS Gap.

The Democratic Primary Con-
vention of Hedgesville district TO
elect delegates to the county and
Senatorial convention, and also
magistrates and constables for the
district, was held in Masonic Hall,
this place, on last Saturday, Aug.
18th, with j. B. Nadenbousch,
chairman, DR.. J. T Harris, Secre-
tary, and V. w. Wilson, Assist
ant Secretary.
After the nominations were
closed a Hancock and English
club was organized with fifty
members. The convention was
spirited and animated all through.
In our next report we will give q
sketch of the lives ofthe candi-
dates.
If correctly informed, ouryoung
friend HOrner Robinson, expects
to 60 to Fountain Head, Va, or
Urbana, Ohio. Homer is prom
Using young man and we wish
him all the success Imaginable.
Mr.. Charles III. Wolfes is man
ufacturing boss wheat fan. Far
mers in need of such will do well
to call on Charlie fer he is a boss
fellow.
We are sorry to announce the
death of Mr.. James T. johnson,
an old and esteemed citizen living
near town.
The Democrats here are for Noll
for Sheriff. NOll is a good man,
Wilen is bettar one. and LamOn
is the best one for sheriff. So mote
it be.
Old Black Joe in company with
a friend had tho pleasure of at
tending campmeeting near Berke-
ley Springs on last Sunday and
Monday. Quite large crowd was
in attendance.
We suppose old Buzz Fuz will
raise poll in honor of the defeat
of Faulkner for Governor. He
ought to be shipped to the Island
OF Cuba and there publish his
sheet and sell them to people that
done know anything, like him.
self. Mr.. f. is too good man
for the Statesman to be his organ.
OLD BLACK JOE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
HedgesviIIe.

On last Saturday, Aug. 7th. the
Primary Convention was held in
the room under the Masonic Hall
Ia this place, and elected delegates
to the County Convention, which
comes off Aug 18th. They also
nom mated the following named
gentlemen for township officers :
Messrs. Geo. T. Kreglow and Val.
Wilson for magistrates, and Mes
srs VIM. NJ. ROnk and Thos. Nor
row, for constables.
For the first time in the history
of our village. we are without a
Sergeant and Street Supervisor.
The gentlemen who filled the
above Offices have resigned. We
suppose that there will be new
election.
Mr.. Fairbanks and family, of
Baltimore, are stopping with Mr..
Mussetter, the proprietor OF the
Mansion House. They are here
for the benefit of their health.
We are sorry to say that Mr..
Jane L. Johnson, of this town.
ship, departed this life Aug. 18th,
after a lingering illness, Mr.. john
son was an estimable and worthy
citizen, and he will be missed very
much by the community in which
he resided.
Mr.. Lewis II. Wolford, of Spring
Mills, Is spoken of by great ma
ny Republicans as suitable cam
didate for constable in this town
ship at the coming election. We
hope that Lewis may get the NOM
ination. He will make a good
and efficient officer.
REPORTER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
WEAVER,S MISTAKE.

Gen. Weaver, when in Martins
burg, was very confident the Green
hackers would carry Alabama by
over 10000 majority. He had been
over the State, had made many ad-
dresses and his opinion was formed
by actual observation and contact
with the people. His great mistake,
however, was, he addressed and con-
versed with the voters, whereas he
should only have spoken and arrang-
ed with the counters. The purity of
the voters is an excellent topic for
campaign orators, but the subject
of discussion is likely to drift to the
purity of arithmetic, and the practi-
cal demonstration of the old fact
that figures do not lie.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
GanOtOWn.

The weather is warm again.
Politics are warming up 8 good
deal.
The greenbackers have a lively
campaign club here, and are hold
ing weekly meetings for the furth-
erance of their particular tenets
and for the consolation of the
faithful.
The adherents of the same cause
held picnic near Towards Chap
el, last Saturday. and l under
stand that they had very enjoya-
BILE time. Two bands of music
furnished the harmonious sounds
for the crowd in attendance the
speaking being attended to by
&c" your Shanghai correspondent,
Mr.. Powell, Of the same place, and
Mr.. John Shockey. of Frederick
County, Va.
| attended the Democratic Pri-
mary at Gerardstown, last Satur-
day. to see how the pegs are set
up. Our Oldest merchant was
complimented with the 'nomina-
ton for Constable, and would
like TO see him elected. Squire
John ID Barney's course as tnagis-
trate, was endorsed by the eonven-
ton, he being nominated for re-
election. The convention WAS
harmonious
The Republicans are talking of
presenting the name Of Fl. G..
Evans, to the Convention which is
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

1t is certain that In American
society, says an English paper, the
men made the bellies. A case in
point occurred a few years ago, in
Newport, when several young
men, then well-known In society,
determined to try the experiment.
They selected a charming young
lady, bright enough TO please in
conversation but not remarkable
for beauty nor quite within the
charmed circle ofsocitey. For days
they took it in turn to dance with
her, to drive her out and to display
all the devotion necessary to make
her agreeably conspicuous. The
object of these attentions was as
much surprised as she was fiatter-
ed. In the course Of a short time
the leaders of fashion saw what
was right, and they all called on
her. She was belle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
THAT JUDGEsHIP.
THREATS THAT MAY GO HOME TO
ROOST.

We regret to see that the Spirit Of
Jefferson has Endorsed and republish-
ed the concluding sentiments of a
recent communication from the Free
Press. If we understand the mean
ing of that portion quoted, approx
ingly, by the Spirit, it is, "We are
determined to have the circuit judge
from Jefferson county, without re-
gard to parties or persons, let the
consequences be what they may"
Is there a candidate for the judicial
Office who believes that the sober
minded people of Jefferson are as alb
sorbed in the game Of Office as him
self ? or, is the thirst of place so in
tense as to destroy every sentiment
of public duty in the minds of her
people !? We think not. Do they
suppose that the voters of Berkeley
are to be driven from a fair and hon.
orable competition, no matter what
may be their political complex
ion, by threats and menaces, SO
poorly calculated to intimidate,
and yet so well designed to
exasperate I? Neither Democrat,
Republican or Greenbacker can af-
ford to be thus influenced. We trust
these fiery spirits about Charlestown
will have proper time for reflection,
and conclude that Berkeley has pow
er as we'll as Jefferson. Paris is
France, but Charlestown is not JET
ferson county. The independent
states of Shepherdstown, Harper's
Ferry, Kearneysville, Leetown and
Middleway, have also voice in de-
termining the action of our sister
county. Rash menaces and violent
threats are not usually the most sue
cessful negotiators in this world.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

to meet in your town on the 2lst
ints., for the nomination for As
sesor in the district of which Ger
ardstown District is an integra |
part, anh Mr.. Flick is their bird
for Prosecuting Attorney.
There has not been much tai k
about the Sheriffalty among the
politicians, or other folks, either,
about here.
But / think that have talked
enough politics for one time. and
will desist for the present, after
naming E. NJ. PitZer as our choice
for position on the Board Of
Commissioners, authorized by the
proposed amendment to the con-
stitutiOn.
Our School Board met last Sat-
urday and decided to build a
school-house east of the creek,
near the site of the old "Powder
MILL" for the accommodation Of
the juveniles living in that vicini-
ty.
A school was taught in that vi
cinity last winter, in a private
house, and the Board of Educa-
tion were so well pleased with the
result that the present arrange
ment is the complement Of last
winters work.
Our corner friend, N. w. Gain,
talks of disposing of his realty
here, and removing to Hedges
vile. His first farm here would
make a nice investment for some
enterprising man. Friend G's.
grapes are getting all right; he
sent us some nice specimens of
them recently, and we speak from
experienced when we say that
they are good. We haven't tried
his peaches yet, but are not afraid
to bet that they will be good.
SQUIOT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE.
Elsewhere will be found the card

Elsewhere will be found the card
of Hon. James III. Grove, of Jeffer-
son county, announcing himself, at
the request Of many friends, candi-
date for Judge. He says nothing
about submitting himself to a Con-
vention, thus avoiding the wire-pull-
ing process. but boldly throws down
the gauntlet and invites all who
choose to meet him in the contest.
Well, we suppose such a course
smacks less of partisaEship, above
and beyond which the judiciary
should always be placed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
Personal.

Colonel Robert G.. Ingersoll,
who is one of the attractions at
Newport, will lecture at that resort
before the close Of the season.
Rochefort says the French Senate
is like the double six in dominoes.
Every one ia anxious to get rid
of 1t as soon as possible.
Mr.. Moody has sent out a circular
called a c0nvOcation for prayer to
be held at Mortified, Mass, from
September to September 10.
M. Jules Verne is about to visit
the marble quarries OF Oran; in
order to write book to be called
"a Journey to the Land of Mar
ble."
Congressman Acklen had what
the New Orleans newspapers call
"a personnel recontre" with State
Senator Parry, at Vermillionville
Court House, the other day.
The London Society Of Civil
Engineers have awarded the Tai
ford prize to Mr.. Joseph M. Wilson
of Philadelphia. The thesis which
secured the prize was on the subject
of the" Monongahela Bridge"
At Boston's coming two hun.
dred and fifty anniversary it is ex-
pected that both Hancock and Gar.
field will be present, and it is a
part OF the program that they
shall ride in barouche together
in the great procession:
Ex.Congressman HI. B. Payne of
Ohio, who is travelling in the
Northwest, says that Dakota will
probably be divided during the
next two years, and that within
three years two prosperous states
will be made out of the territory.
The men Garfield most recem-
bleS as an orator are Abraham
Lincoln and Daniel Webster. Now
that the full light is being turned
on his speeches OF the past, they
are found to abound in splendid
passages not evolutionary effect
but heartfelt truths nobly uttered
The Marquis of Butte has colon
lied family of beavers on the is
land of Butte near Rothesay, Eng
land, in an isolated pine wood.
The place was walled about so as
to inclose section of a roaring
mountain stream, which the be-
AYERS damned, entirely changing
the character of the place.
Charles Beach, an "aquarial ar
tist," whose power of staying long
under water puzzles the physicirns
who pronounce his like other
men's,is soon TO dive from scat
folding one hundred feet high into
the sea at Nantucket, Mass The
authorities forbade his trying
similar jump last year.
Colonel William G. Butler, who
died in Kentucky last Friday; was
the candidate for Vice President
in 1848 on the Democratic ticket
with General Cass for President;
The nomination of the latter led to
the Free Soil movement under
Martin Van Buren,, which divided
the Democratic party and secured
! the election.ofthe Wing candidate.
zen: IaylOr'
General s. w. Crawford is at
present located at the old home
stead of his family, in Franklin
county, and is engaged in the
preparation of a work ofgreat his
torical value. 1t is a history of the
exciting period of the country
Immediately preceding the bonn
bardment of Fort Sumter. General
Crawford is in possession of some
correspondence and official docU-
ments Of the members of Mr..
Buchanan's administration which
have not been given TO the Duhlip
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14
WIS Notes

The body of the headless man
found a few days ago in Oystea
Bay township, N. j., has bean
identified as that of Sig. George
Oeirge, music teacher, who disap-
peared about six weeks ago.
Vernon, In his weather predic-
ton for August, says: " A cool to
cold terms, with frosts. may occur
between the 18th and Goth days,
after which heat may again be ex-
pected up to September 1st. The
month will resemble that of the
year 1879. Ialready foresee very
early and severe cold. with snow
falls In October
She had pretty diploma tied
with pink ribbon, from one of
our best young ladies' colleges. In
conversation with a daring and
courageous young man, after he
had detailed the danger and de-
lights of riding on a locomotive,
She completely upset his opinion
of Independent education of the
sexes by inquiring: "How do they
steer locomotives, anyhow
A MAI was arrested on Monday
in wall street for Offering for sale
a 81 900 South Carolina bond bear
ing date before the war. He refus-
ed to give his name. The bond is
said to have been the propesty of
Southern gentleman who aban-
doned his homestead at the time
Of Sherman's march to the sea
among the valuables taken from
his house was this 81 900 bond.
The entire teaching staff in the
twenty-one universities within the
limit of the German empire num-
breed at the opening of the current
Semester 1915 persons. Of these
949 are ordinary professors, 20 or
binary honorary" professors, 3S3
extraordinary professors, 10 extra
ordinary honorary" professors
and 458 priudt-doeentS. In all the
universities there are the four fac
ulties of divinity. law. medicine
and philosophy Including litera-
ture).
Some of the cigarettes which are
smoked to so large an extent are
said to be dangerous articles. A
physician had one of them analyz-
ed, and the tobacco was found to
be strongly impregnated with
opium. while the wrapper, which
was warranted to he rice paper,
was proved to be the most ordina-
ry quality of waste paper, whit
ened with arsenic, the two poisons
combined being present in suffi-
cient quantities to create in the
smoker the habit of using opium
with out being aware of 1t and
which craving can only be satisfied
by an incessant use of cigarette.
A New York man was among
New London (Ct.) merchants
Thursdry. and bought all the silver
dollars he could. His aggregate
purchase was quite heavy. He
bought some for ninety-five cents.
but paid ninety-eight for the
greater number. The silver dollar
readily passed for one hundred
cents in New York and his scheme
is likely to net him s1ug little
sum. The roll of purchasing
money he carried was big enough
both in size and denomination to
make the eyes of the average man
grow big as saucers.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-08-14

GIVE ARE AFRAID the "postmas-
ter" is beginning to feel that his
tenure is not a very long one. 1t
does not matter much to him which
way the cat hops, politically, or for
that matter any other way, his is a
dead coonskin. Face-his stock in
trade-will not help him in the COM
mingling of his woes. "-Statesnaan.
Considerate mortal! He sees the
end from the beginning, is afraid of
the beginning to feel' of this in
different postmaster" whose dead
''coonskin" don't care a cuss which
way the scat hops" and whose
STAGE" is so much stock in trade as
not to ''help him in the commingling
of his woes" Well, Welt What a
ghostly, energetic, lively face that
dead coonskin must have to cause
such woeful commingling. Pity the
sorrows, &c.
By baby bunting,
Papa's gone hunting, &c.