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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-09

vide ample room for all engaged In this
business have proved inadequate and many
OF those who desired to occupy them could
not be provided for. The almost necessary
alternative has been some laxity in enforc-
ing the law. This is not only bad in itself,
but 1t has caused dissatisfaction to those
who are in occupation of the Government
washhouses, naturally they think it unfair
clothes to the Government estab-
lishment to wash, and also of paying
rent for the premises they use whilst others
are not placed under similar restrictions on
account of the inability of the Government
to accommodate them. To relieve this
condition of things a vote was taken at the
last session of the Legislature for the ex-
tension OF the Government w~ashhouses, and
this work is now about to be put in hand
On the completion of the additional build
ings the law will be vigorously enforced. 1t
is expected that ample accommodation will
be available for all engaged in the business,
and every washerman will be compelled
to use the Government w~ashhouses or carry
his wash out of town altogether.
The expenditure upon the washhouses
was quite warranted by sanitary considera-
tions, even if there had been no return for
1T other than the removal of an obnoxious
trade from the density peopled parts of the
town. In point of fact, however, this ex-
penditure has proved a remunerative one
in a monetary sense also. The present build
lnSS return an income OF 30 per cent per
annum to the ountr so that besides the
interest on the cost, and an ample provi-
sion for the maintenance of the buildings,
a sufficient sum is recovered annually to
pay for the buildings within a moderate
term of years.
The subject Of ~washhouseS naturally re-
minds us of the perpetual complaints we
hear about the destruction of clothes by
Chinese washermen. There can be no doubt
about it, that their rough ways of handling
linen, and the ingredients they mix with
the water in order to render washing easy,
are extremely destructive. When we con-
slider how little washing is done at private
houses in this country, we are compelled to
believe that there is ample room here for a
good steam laundry, fitted with all the
latest appliances, and carried on in accord
ance with scientific principles. Such an in
stitution if managed with a reasonable
amount of skill ought to become a lucra-
tive investment. clothes can be prop
erly washed without being destroyed as
they are by the Chinese washermen, every
one who has had experience elsewhere, is
we'll aware. and there is not the slightest
reason why we should be for ever subjected
to the nuisance which is such a heartbreak
to all good housewives. Will no one Ia ke
thism matter up?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-09

y LAW was passed in 1880 prohibiting
w~ashhouses within the city limits and pro-
vision was made for its enforcement by the
erection of suitable buildings on the bank
of the stream adjacent to the King street
bridge. The rapid growth of the town how
ever, defeated the calculations of the pro-
motors of this useful measure. The wash
houses, which it was supposed would pro-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-09

The ladies who have been waiting to see Mr..
flshels new goods, can have their taste for the
oeantiui gratfed by visiting his store to-day. oc21
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-12-09

u Pushes, Satins, and Silks will be sold at
reduced prices during the next thirty days at A. NJ.
Mellis's, 104, Fort-street.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

The great comet still shines brill
liantIy for more than an hour before
sunrise, and shows to better advaD-
tage now than last week, when the
bright moonlight dimmed it.. There
is said TO be some disturbance going
on In the nucleus. as it has several
tlmes been seen separated into two
or three parts, which aiterward
closed up again. 1t 10 not a new idea
to astronomers that the nucleus of
comet may consist OF many frag-
ments held togethr by mutual at
traction. The thought becomes al
most startling, however, in view of
the phenomena prevented by the
present comet. Think of these huge
cometlc masses rushing madly Tor
ward, whirling round AMI round. vet
held together in the leash of gray
itaton, plugging. through the fery
outer atmosphere Of the sun, and
then hurled forth again, clashinp
ana crashing, with tremendous smoke
and flame aud fury, yet unable to
onsrt tie bonds that holdthem ! Il
ls no wonder hat the inhabitants of
he suns family OF peaceful and
steady going worlds are amazed and
terrified by The furious appearance
OF MS queer visitors from liz depths
o. space,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13
I he Beginning
the End.

The result of last Tuesdays cleo
ton In Ohio is glorious Democratic
victory. Besides electing their State
ticket,the Democrats have carried
fifteen of the twenty Que Congress
sionaI Districts by sweeping major
tiles.
Speaking Of the result, the Clnoiu-
natl Eaquyer we'll says that "coup-
hog the voice o. OHIO with the prob
able Democratic victory IN New York
and Pennsylvania, the eyes of the
people look to Democratic control of
the Government at Washington. The
Democratic party Of the United
States was swind ed of the Presi-
dency to which it elected Tlden in
1876, and the Presidential election
of 1880 showed such close popular
balance that we may well look to
Democratic control alter 1891. Ths
tide has been turning Tor Elk years,
and che Democratic Alod sppears to
be upon us.
Not the least important feature Of
the contest in Ohio was the fight for
the representation in Congress. The
Republican Legislature redristricted
the State under the deceDnial ap-
portiopment with a view to keeping
the Democracy in meagre minorit y
The gerrymander has been hand
somely rebnked.
Altogether, the victory for the
Democratic party in Ohio Is decided
and conspicuous, and justifes an old
fashioned Democratic hurrah."
To which the Wheeling Register.
adds that "the verdict Of Ohio thus
becomes unusually important. 1t
net only renders Democratic victory
in two other States doubly sure, but
it gives Congress to the Democrats
beyond p perad venture.
WhiIe. therefore, we nav mourn
The slip in the First district of this
state, the general outlook tor the
Democratic party is especially bright
and encouraging"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

TIE result OF she Congressional
contest in this State last Tuesdey
may be summarized az follows: To
the First District the Republicans
have eucoeeded in electing Corr over
COOP by majority Of something like
twelve hundred. In the Second
District. through The treachery and
treason or the so-caIled Democrats,
WILSON Las beaten MASON only "by
the skin ofhis teetb"-by a majority
Of about Eva bundled tn the Third
District the Democrsts have re-elect-
ed KEEEA by a handsome majority.
and in The Fourth District GIBSON.
The Democratic candidate, has beat
en- bic opponent By about two tbous-
and majority Thus the delegation
Of Representative in tbe 43lh Con-
gress will stand three Democrats and
one Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

ONE Of The most charact eristic in
cid5Dts connected with the surren.
der Of FLANK JAMES last week was
the reception which be held at the
McCarty House in Jedeoson City,
Mo-, on Thursday evening. As soon
as it was known that the distinguish.
ed outlaw was in the hotel, the citi-
zsus gathered, without distinction Of
race, color. or previous condition Of
5eTyitude, to do him honor. A cor.
respondent, rising to the real dignity
Of The occasion, thus describes the
scene They were not to be de-
med ia their dasire to have a close
yiewol the man, and it was arranged
that Mr.. JAMES should hold a lsvse
10 the hotel parior. it began at SIX
O'Clock and lasted until nine. during
which hours thousands " men. won
en- and children availed themselves
OF The opportunity to look upon The
bandit. MJor EDWARDS oficisted
rs master OF ceremonies and mad.
The introductioas with grace and
ease. Mr. JANIS was not Ie.sat
home. and The aGabiity With which
ne received bis callers and the read
Ibe-5 With which he ,dspteJ t,,,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13
State Supt. Free Scho bis.

Hon. VIM, j. BACON, oil Utica, n.
Y.,arepubIlcan mem Der oftne Forty.
fifth Congress- and formerly a Judge
OF the supfeme court ofthe State. has
published letter declaring his pur-
pose to vote for CLEVELAND and
HILL, the democratic nomineel for
Governor and Lreutenant Governor
Mr.. BACON says
am not bound as Republican
to vote for the two men on the Sara
toga ticket whose nomination was
conceived in sin and brought forth
IN iniqnityi' but on the other hand
both conscience and homer compel me
10 repudlate them. Fraud, faIsehood
and forgery vitiate all contracts aud
release from all obligations, express
or implied. All these features, forces
forbidden and abhorTent, exist in
that case, aud call lo- condemnation
from all men who profess honesty.
Besides, / think it is high time TO
administer a rebuks TO the adminis-
tration At Washington to cay with
some emphasis that the citizens of a
sovereign State are not prepared to
accept OF 2 candidate made by its
order Dor 20 allow any Pres.dent
regular or accidental, 90 tell them
whom theyshail,or whom they shall
not nominate for their own rulers.
We have not sunkas yet, / think to so
low a level as this.'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

The City Council OF Cleveland is
inclined to covet the GARFIELD
monument as a municipal ornament
instead Of allowing so foe a work OF
art as they expect this will be to be
wasted en- the outer eastern suburb
In which Lake View Cemetery lies. Il
recently appointed committee to
secure the monument for some point
near the centre Of the city. The
expressed wish of Gen. GARFIELD TO
be buried in Lake View and the
well-known concurrence of MRs.
GARFIELD in THE desire apparently
did not weigh with the City Council
In comparison with the advantage
that might come from having this
decoration for the main city. AS it
10 not the tomb, but the monument
that the Oouucilmen are after. no
doubt they would gladly consent to
nave the former in the cemetery and
the latter in the city. The trustees
decidedly object to this piece Of
municipal enterprise, and consider
that faith would be broken with the
subscribers to the monument in
carrying it out, evan if there were
no other objections to it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13
WHEELING. Oct. Z. 1882.
DEPARTMENT or FREE SCHOOLS,
STATE OF w. VA.

" -N-~@-A'NI wv 4OOLs
There will be two meetin Is of
school officers and teachers this
month to discuss and adopt as near
as may be the best snd most efficient
course to be pursued by Superin-
tendents in performing their official
duties. The nrst meeting will be
held OF Keyser, Mineral county, w.
Va, October II, IS, l9and 2O,l8S2,
at which Hon. NJ. A. Newell, State
Superintendent OF Public Schools Of
Maryland, will be the leading IN
structor.
The following are some of The
subjects TO be discussed by Superb.
tendAt Newell at the Superintend-
ents Convention at Keyser:
LIST. The Inspection of schools
%. The organization OF State and
County systems Of schools.
3rd, Graded Schools.
4th, Methods of Instruction.
9th. Methods Of Government and
Discipline.
6ib. Reading as the most impor-
tant element Of common school elu-
cation.
An evening lecture, subject: "Con.
fessions of an old Schoolmaster."
Other prominent educators will
also be present to aid in the work.
Every body who can, should attend
The second meeting will be held
al Charleston, Kauawha county, w.
Va, October 3lst, November lst %
aLd 81, az winch Hon. James II.
Smart, ex-State superintendent OF
Indiana, will be the leading instruc-
tor Elk State superintendent Ruff-
ner, of Virginia, ex-State Superb.
tendent B. w. Bylne. of this State.
Dr. Harvey, Of Ohio, (author OF Har-
veye GRAMMAR are expected to be
present to deliver one or more lee
tunes each. DR.. j. l.. M.Curry Cen
eraI Manager Of the Peabody Edu-
cation Fund, is expected to address
both meetings.
Each County superintendent who
can attend should do so, as questions
affecting the Superintendent work
will be fully and freely discussed by
men OF experience and ability.
B. L. BUTCHER,
State Supt. Free Schools.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

THE stump Las probably seen its
best days as an important factor in
pc iitical campaign, and Its place is
being rapidly taken by the printing
press. The present campaign in OHIO
has shown this strikingIY. Says the
Cincinnati CommerciaL 1.-THE cam
paign has been a reading one, the
people caring more for documents
than for displays Of oratory. There
has been great demand for reading
matter, and tons Of 1t Ls7e been sent
out in one form or another. Both
committees have had a large force Of
clerks employed in folding and send -
ing out the truth, as seen from the
standpoint Of each"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

TIE New York Tribune, referring
to the political situation in that
State, says that cit Is the
aim of the Democratic leaders 10
capture both the Governorship aud
the Legislature, thus securing unre-
stricted power of Legislation. THUS
far their labors has been directed to-
ward obtaining votes for Mr.. CLEyE-
LAND, but now that they are conf
dent of his election, they are begin
ming to make preparations to ooatrcl
the assembly. simultaneously Dem
ocratic newspapers in various parts
of the State have advised the Sc
lection of Gen of superior worth as
candidates for the Assembly, and the
putting forth OF extra efforts to elect
them. This points to well ma
tured plan to elect majority Of
Democratic members OF the Assem-
bly,"
The truth is New York naturally
and of right belongs in the Demo-
cratic column, and it only needs q
united and harmonious Democracy
to place Der there and keep her
there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

The remains OF an immense mas
todon have just been discovered near
Paris, Kentucky, by a party ofwork.
men engaged in grading the extern
sion OF the Kentucky Central rail
road. The part OF the skeleton fret
discovered was an ANGLE, which, on
being measured, showed a diameter
OF seven inches. Following up this
bone they discovered the knee, which
through the socket was twelve in
ohes. From the ankle to the tor Of
the shoulder blade-it being three
ieet two inches wjde--was fourteen
feet seven inches. The head was Of
large proportions, measuring FIVE
feet In length and several in width.
The jaw was twelve inches thick.
The backbone was then followed up,
and forty feet from the head were
the bones OF the tail. The hind quar-.
ters were exceedingly large, meas.
uring twenty three feet eight inches
in height. The hip-bone vas ten
and quarter inches thick. The
teeth, on being weighed, proved each
to be from two to three pounds. 1t
IS to be regretted that the remains
OF this astounding curiosity could
not be taken out entire.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

THE United States mint at Pbila-
dephIa has just received over two
tons Of three-oeut silver pieces which
by act Of Congress Lave been abol-
ished from the national coinage.
Ihsls, bowever,only about one-fith
OF tie quantity Of these small coins
which ere TO be taken there from The
Various sub-tressurieg in the coun-
try, there having already been re-
deemed more than ten tons. These
tbree-ceut pieces now IN The no nj
would cd three large wagons. They
are TO be recoined into teu-cent
pieces, 40 the tbree-cent nickel
pieces are TO take The place of the
old silver .hres-csnt coiu7. The
Treasury Dedsrtment is redeemiye
ths small coins ss fast az oossidIeapd
10 a few years they Will entirely dis
appear and only the nicke's will be-
in circulation. The come bsve lost
q very considerable rer cent. of,heir
intrnac value by usage. in some
case amounting 10 as much as 25
per csat In fact they are rapidly
Wearing OUT Tbisis one rea on why
they we're abolished and tho harder
and more convenient nicke, subsl.
t1ted.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

Mr. ATKINSON, "a wsii-knowu. wll-
8 or on sociaI subjects, asserts thst the
average earnings Of the whole popu-
l2tiou Of tb.s country are not over
lliy cents a day OF 81 a day for a
family o. two person, aud 81 dav
Tor family Of four and there ere
Thousands o.! families who msnspeto
get aioLg Oh an income cf $500 q
ger When socia, conventiona.isD.
tatre.ore, lays IL down that a young
couple have 20 buainsa gsltirqmar-
ried on q smalieriDcome than 81 600
a year, il not only deGes notorious
facts, but ior, ots that The 10 iorty
Of lhose who constitute our best s9ci
y began l'fs on baif 3 th,usand
: esr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

The political millinium in the
Democratic party OF Pennsylvania
was reached in Philadelphia last Sat-
urday evening when ex-senator VIZ.
A. WALLACE and exSpeaker SAM
UEL j. RANDALL, who have hereto
iore.been leaders oEopposing factions,
spoke from the same platform. Mr..
RANDALL humorously remarked that
when the distinguished e4-Sen ator
and himself came together IN hearty
accord thorough Democratic unity
could be regarded as accomp lished.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

TWENTY-FIVE years ago Mr.. HEN
RY WILLARD, now the great North
western railroad king, borrowed $500
from citizen of Racine, Wisconsin,
to emberk in newspaper enterprise,
which yroved a disastrous failure.
The gentleman who had loaned the
money was herd up recently and
wrote Mr.. WILLARD n Offering
to take 5000 for the claim, principal
and interest. Mr.. WILLARD at once
responded with his check for ST, 900,
and explaining that twenty years
ago, before leaving Tor Europe, he
had lett money with friend TO pay
of all his debts, and had supposed
this one had been attended to long
ago.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

4 Fn,aI Accidcnl ~ nnmhnr

y Fatal Accident at NewbmrE.
Intelligence reaches US to the eGfec, that
on Tuesday afternoon, Alonz, G. Moore
a young man between 81 and % vears of
age, son Of George ID Moore, VINO resides
about mile east of Newburg, got ON an
east-bound freight train at Newburg 10
RIDE to the point on the railroad nearest
his home, as was his custom, aud i'm pass
ing over the top of the train fell between
the cars to the track below and wac run
over, both legs and his right arm being cut
OIL. He survived his injuries but a Short
TIME, when death came TO his relief.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

TIRE New YORK Tribune re marks
that "the time appears to be ripe for
President ARTHUR, Mr.. CoNkLINa,
DoN OAwBaoNand ex-senator PLArr
to hold e conference somewhere on the
condition Of the Admimistration par
ty. There is imperativeeneed Of he.
roic measures Of some kind. In what
Mr.. 3. PLATT CARPENTER would call
the "immemorial" words oil the Hon.
Ton PLATr, the people need "inoc-
ulating' with something or other.
Perhaps little common sense on the
part of the machine leaders would
do as much good as anything"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

NOTWITHSTANDING Mr.. STEPHENS
large majority ln Georgia the vote
cast appears to have been unusually
light. Ia some places less that so
pr cent. Of the voters went TO the
polls. the greatest indifference was
shown among the colored men.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

JouN KELLY heo written letter
to friend in Troy expressing conf
dence 10 a Democratic triumph in
New York this fall. He says New
York city will give a large Democr-
attic majority, and expects that un-
ion Of I'll the factions on a county
ticket will be secured.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

The results Of diligont inquiry by
the Tribune reporter indicate IA
vorable condition of business In that
city. The hotels have been crowded
this fall with buyers from all parts
of the country as they have not often
been In years past. Among manufac-
turers and wholesale dealers the as
surance IS gwen that trade has sell
dom or never been more vigorous.
Sales are 10 or % per cent. heavier
than they were last autumn. The
demand comes from all parts OF the
Union, is not speculative, and very
nearly equals the supply.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

The Wheeling Register attributes
the success of the Republicans in
the First District to lack of organi-
zatien On the part Of the Democrats
apd expresses the hope that the re-
suit Of last Tuesdays election vii!
prove wholeSome lesson to them in
the future.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13
Notice To Take Deposition.

To George w Fairfax, BENJAMIN II Fair
fax, John Fairfax, Mary 10 Coniet,
George Conley, Charles w Fairfax Me-
lisia Arnold, Erwin Arnold. Marian
Morgan, = Morgan her husband,
Buckner Fairfax. Anne Helms. ] III
Helmes, Commodore Il Fairfax, James
u Fairfax, Isaac Il Martin. Gregg p
Nickery, Charles Il Vickery, Sarah r
Fairfax, Ann Il Scott, S NJ Scott. Nor
cellus Il Martin, Oliver II w Martin
Andrew j Martin. John A Corder. 4 /,
bert Corder, Julia Znu, Alpbeiis Il
Haymand, Julia A Lesiz and Chales
Lesiz.
Thako notice that We shall, on the 9Th
day Of November, 1882. at Kinwyood
Preston cUunty.West Virginia, at the OIL
nee OF J. j. CrOgan. commissioner in
chancory, between the hours of n. m.
ana q p. IN. OF that day, proceed TO fake
the Depositons Of john a r. Martin
James w Brown and others. 70 be read
Us evidence on our behalf in cerfaiu
SUIT ln cnancery, pending i'm inc Circuit
Court M the county Of Preston, wherein
you are deiendoDts and we are plaintiffs
And If from any cause the takin0 of
tho said dispositions DO not commenced
on that dav, the taking Of the same will
ne continued fro n day TO day, or from
uIhe To Time, at the same place and be-
tWeeh the same hours, until the same
shall be completed.
Respectfully Yours.
FAIRFAX 4 MARTIN.
BY their Counsel, J.BAEroN PAYNE
hlng"ood oct. n, 1882.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

TIE gradual disuss Of iron rails is
shown by the fact that in The last few
months this country has entirely
ceased TO impyrt them from Great
Britain, and that in the eight months
ending with August there was de-
crease in their expectation FROM En-
gland Of lG4 per cent The stee. rail
exports, however DO The same length
oft.me increased from 330, $50 to sos
OH tons This argues "a better eouip-
ment for ra..roads,tbe sepuengo Of
which would seem 90 be fever seoi
deuts,yet Che iact remains thatin
tho year ending ssplI, 1852, more
were persona injured by railroad sc
cidentg than boo the previous year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13

FULLreturns from All the precincts
In the county, ex cept Brandonyille,
show the following result:
GuthTle, 1923; SNYDER, GAO; Ma
son, 1852 WILSON, 1873; Kitchen, ll8;
McGrew, 1880; WATSON, 746; Rigg
1876; Or, 1886; HUGafs, 667; lies
senqer, AT: Miller, 1877; Bishop,
1885, Smith, Bill; LAvELLS, So; the
latter being complimentary vote at
Aurora to w. j. LAvELLE Tor Com
missioner.
The names of the Democrats are
IN small caps, Republicans IN roman
and the Greenbackers in italics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-10-13
WH1LE the Rennblio.r. h.. H.,

WHILE the Republicans have lost
Quo aud three out OF the four Coo
gresslonal Districts OF this State. in
last tuesdays cantest, they are still
cneered by the glorious hope that
iuii returns Will show tina, out Of the
general wreck they nave saved Pr.s-
ton county