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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21
THE ELEOTI0N-MAsoN WINS.

THE ELE0TI0N-MASON WINS.
Since our last issue, returns from
the interior counties have been slow
ly gathered. Enough has now been
ascertained to give Mason a small
majority over Wilson. There is
evidently a considerable change of
sentiment in the people, or great
apathy Whether the State legisla-
tion Of the past few years-the great
expense and consequent debt result
ing therefrom or general desire for
change be the cause, must be left
for discussion to the stump orators
in the struggle of 1894.
One thing is certain, strict party
lines-the political bias and really
unmanly prejudice that hitherto
made slaves of intelligent judgment,
have been battered down, and men,
free men, act from pure, conscien-
tious motives and not from prejudice.
What will be the result upon nation
al issues remains to be developed.
We like close elections. 1t is better
for the people when candidate wins
with majority of one than with a
plurality of one million. Small ma
jOrities keep the machine men in
check. 1t makes conventions care
full, and only pure men can go to the
front as candidates. With Mason
and Wilson it was fair fight, with
pure men-that Mason won is not to
Wilson's discredit, but because the
latter had a burden of previous con-
ventions and of party politicians to
carry. TO Mason's credit he was
free from all combinations, and these
considerations influenced many an
independent freeman to vote for him.
If the victory proves sure to him,
this crowns him all the more with
approyable manliness. In this coun
ty there was little Of organization or
party work outside of the Democrat
ic Executive Committee. Hon. E.
Boyd Faulkner, its chairman, on his
return from Kentucky, foresaW q
doubtful contest, and went to work
with great energy to perfect organi-
zation and hold their forces TO party
discipline. The Democrats only, held
meetings. Their orators only, were
heard calling upon voters to respond
for the safety of their party. Neither
the orators or the Statesman, the
organ par excellence, with its veneer
able Senior and its fighting Junior,
Of Stuckey experience, could stem
the tide or prevent the rout. TWAS
a regular Waterloo, in which the
Chasseurs and the old Guard went
down without knowing how or why.
Reorganization will probably be the
effort, but until national conventions.
shall have met and joined issues up
on vital questions of governmental
policy, citizens will be very careful
about committing themselves.
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THE Indiana Congressional dele
CATION is composed of Eight Repub-
licans and five Democrats. This or
der Of things is likely to be reversed
at the coming election. This is a
great year for reversing things.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

The editor ofan Iowa paper re-
Gently ventured TO tell the truth
in an obituary Of the richest per-
son in Fayette county. He said
she gained his riches by loaning
money and handling notes aud
mortgages, had a State wide name
for his litigation in various cOun-
ties and in the Supreme Courts,
was grasping and heartles5 in his
transactions, became divorced from
his wife, and died without a
friend"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

The great civil works Of the Re-
publican party, from the election of
Abraham Lincoln to the defeat Of
Bill Allen, were accomplished with
the aid of German Republicans.
Perhaps it would be just as well,
hereafter, not to attempt to force
them to Sabbath school, or attempt
to teach them the Scotch-Irish Ian
guage.- Cincinnati Commercial.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

GEN. BUTLER will make only a
few speeches in the Massachusetts
canvass. He will devote most Of the
time he can spare from his law prac-
tice to the organization Of the Dem
ocratic party. The news from Ohio
will give Butler a heave ahead.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

A VARIED PERFORMANCE
Many wonder how Parker's Ginger
Tonic can perform such varied cures
thinking it is essence Of ginger,
when in fact it is made from many
valuable medicines which act bene-
fcially on each diseased organ. Ola.
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DIR. TALMAGE Sunday preached a

DIR. TALMAGE Sunday preached a
vigorous sermon against alcoholism,
and nominated a Presidential ticket
for 1854: Gov. st. John, of Kansas
and Gov. Colquitt, of Georgia, he
didn't care which came first on the
ticket.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

CHAIRMAN HEATH, of the Green
back State Committee of Pennsyl-
vania, gives notice in his Cory Her
aid that there is not dollar in the
treasury, and unless funds are
forthcoming "this campaign must
stop right where it Isl
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ty brethren in West Virginia with
profit. The Democratic candidate
was named Good, but the Republi-
can candidate proved to be better
than good"
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NOTICE.

liz AVING QUALIFIED as the Commit
IL tee OF Fannie Campbell adiudged to
non eompos meutis, | hereby notify all
persons having claims against her TO pre-
sent them before VIM Colston, Com
missioner of accounts. for adiud cation,
and all persons owing be villct!l atmy
tihce and make settlement OF same.
WM. s. HENSHA
OT.4t Commute of Fannie CaDpuaU
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Substantial Victories.
Atlanti' Communion

IL is a great pity that our most
substantial Democratic victories oc-
cur in off years. Let us endeavor to
do better next time.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

THE Secretary of the Treasury is
sued the one hundred and eighteenth
call for bonds Wednesday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

STEPHEN HEMsTEAD, who was
the last Democratic governor for
Iowa, has been nominated for JUS
tice of the peace in Dubuque. He is
old and poor.
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Baltimore Market.

Corrected weekly by BLANDFoRD
FOWLER s. Co, 106 S. Charles St.
BALTIMORE, Oct 10Th, 1882.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

DIR. GUARD, the Episcopal Meth
odist preacher died in Baltimore last
Sunday from the effects of an opera.
tion to relieve him Of a calculus,
from which he was a great sufferer.
Thomas Guard was born in Ireland,
and was the son of a Wesleyan
Methodist preacher His father in
tended him for a mercantile life, and
he was educated to that end. The
son, however, chose the religious pro-
fession, and entered Tie ministry Of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church in
Ireland. Before he entered upon his
ministry he married, early in life, in
Dublin. His wife was a relative Of
the late Bishop Kerfoot, Of the p. E.
diocese Of Pittsburg. lie was noted
for his remarkable eloquence as a
preacher, and for his success as a
minister. Mr.. Guard leaves dYe
sons and two daughters,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

AT a convention of colOred people
at Rhode Island at Newport Wedne5-
day night, fifty representative color
ed men Of the State being present,
an address to the people, recounting
the grievances Of their race, was
adopted. Resolutions was adopted
declaring that they would support
the candidates, Of whatever party
they may be, who shall convince
them that they have the most regard
for their rights and feelings as citi-
Zens.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-10-21

IN the United States Court at
Pittsburg, Judge Turnkey recently
decided that a railroad company must
honor its tickets, whosoeyer sells
them, and that, therefore the ticket
on its face entities the holder to the
rights of a passage between points,
named on the ticket. This opinion
reverses the judgment of the lower
Court, and lays down the law in an
interesting way upon one phase of
the understanding business.
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OctOber 90. Isse,
1O8 Acres Land,

part of which is fine creek bottom aod
The remainder good slate upland, # has
on il a FINE NEW IMO-STORY
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
The Hop at Lynnville.

The young people of Lynnville
got up hop last Friday night which
was the recherche affair of the season
at that place.
There was large crowd of ladies
and gentlemen in attendance and
they passed one of the most enjoy
able evenings ever known in that
neighborhood.
Columbia's excellent string band
was employed for the occasion and
to its delightful strains they tripped
''till the wee sma' hours" of the
night.
The ladies' toilets were handsome
of course, and we attempt to de-
scribe in the following list, the best
we could gather.
Miss Leila Terrell, OF Terrell, Texas,
black nuns yelling, tulle trimmings,
white flowers.
Miss Christine Carter, also of Terrell,
Texas, black velvet skirt, satin bodice
with jet trimmings, scarlet flowers.
Miss Macie Jones, Athens, Ala, brown
nuns yelling, lace trimmings.
Miss Lula Maxwell, Pulaski, brown
satin skirt, brocade overdress, lace and
tulle trimmings, cream and scarlet flow
ers.
Miss May Gordon, blue silk skirt,
cream colored OVerdress with crushed
roses, ornaments, diamonds.
Miss Lille Witt, myrtle green silk,
garnaturo of cream roses, canoes.
Miss jake Braden, sky blue satin
skirt, blue silk oVerdress, tulle trim
mings.
Misses Ella and josie Farmer, cream
colored bunting and blue surah satin,
pink flowers.
Miss Alice Johnston, black satin and
cashmere, scarlet flowers.
Miss Lavina Houston, blacklsatin and
cashmere, lace trimmings.
Miss Mollie Wagstaff, navy blue vel
vet and cashmere, lace trimmings, scar
let flowers.
Miss Jennie Higdon, black cashmere
and crepe, jet trimmings.
Misses Bessie and Cameli2 Higdon,
brown nuns yelling, lace trimmings
and scarlet flowers.
Misses Annie and Mackie Montgome-
~, garnet and blue, white flowers.
Miss Wesic Shields, plum colored
cashmere and SATIN, crimson and cream
s5Mrs. Geo. s. Tate, black cashmere and
flowers.
velvet.
Mrs. Terry Dickersen, black satin,
lace trimmings, silver jewslry.
Mrs r. j. Walker, black and Scotch
plaid, lace trimmings.
Mrs. f. NJ. Walker, blacklskirt, white
bodice.
Mrs. c. V. Smith, blue plush skirt,
satin oVerdress, scarlet flowers.
Mrs. J. b. McCaul, black satin and
cashmere, with pass menterie.
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Tennessee in Atlanta.

Hon. Jlo. G. Lester returned from
Atlanta last Saturday, where he at
tended the Tennessee legislature on
it's jauHt to the great exhibition.
He said his ranbles over Atlanta
and the recollections recalled made
it one Of the most interesting oc-
casions of his life. The legislature
assembled in body and were re-
ceived with speeches of welcome by
Director General Kimball, Maj. F.
F. Cummings and Mr.. p. L. Mynatt.
The legislature had selected Hon.
John G. Lester, of Giles county, to
make the first response, which he
did handsomely.
He said that, in behalf of the
representatives of the state of Ten
nessee, be thanked them for the
hospitable welcome they had met,
and in behalf of the people they
represented he thanked them
Georgia welcomes, like her exposi-
ton, showed that she never did any
thing in a halfway style. We have
heard much of this exposition from
the teeming reports that come to us
from the press of the country and
from the returning visitors to all
portions Of our state, and we had
learned to expect great things Of it,
but from the slight glance we have
had since coming, we are constrained
to believe that, like Of old, our ex
pressions will be that the half has
not been told. Georgia, earlier than
any of our southern states, cut her
self loose from the dead issues of
the past and ceased earlier to bewail
the misfortunes that befell our
common southern country, and set
her face toward progress, toward i'm
provement, toward development, to
ward all that makes people great,
and this exposition shows the result
of her effort. We congratulate her
upon the results of her labor
Every southern state has reason to
thank her for the example she has
set, and for the blessings her efforts
promise our common country.
He was then followed by Hon. r.
N. Rhodes, Col. Sam. W. Small,
whose reputation as "Old Si' has
made him famous, and Mayor En-
glish. 1t was a merited and dis
tinguish honor to Capt. Lester to be
placed first upon the list.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
OUR BOOM!
Last Monday the Biggest
Day in the Citizens
History.

The CITIZEN took in more money
for subscription last Monday than it
ever did in any one day in all its
past history of twenty-seven years.
1t was not only encouraging and
acceptable to its proprietors, show
ing The CITIZENS popularity with
the people who have supported it
for many years, but it came in spite
Of the supposed hard times and
right in the face Of an exaggerated
depression. This statement needs
no comment. 1t is a clear-cut ex-
preston of approval and substantial
support. 1t was a real BOOM! We
were surprised ourselves and over
whelmed with qualification. And
better still, we had assurances and
promises that will certainly yield
more abundant patronage than The
CITIZEN has ever enjoyed. We beg
pardon for this seeming blow-not
in keeping with our usual way of
talking about ourselves. We could
not pass over the greatest event in
our histoFy-such substantial and
unstinted endorsemeRt-without let
ting it be known. that we might ex
press our qualification and gratitude.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
Christmas and the Poor.

The Christmas entertainments
given by the different churches in
Pulaski have demonstrated a new
departure in the mode of conduct
ing and purposes of such occasions.
Heretofore, to very large extent,
a Christmas tree was erected upon
which to display the costly presents
exchanged by wealthy friends and
to distribute firecrackers and use
less toys to the children. This was
the rule, but of course there were
exceptions, when a needy person or
hungry child got something that
supplied necessity. Now the rule
is changed. The idea is to supply
want and help the needy. Such
a practice never served better pur-
pose than at this juncture in the
history of Giles county. A gentle
man of one Of the churches asked
us to tell a lady that the handsome
book she sent there to be placed
upon the tree for friend was at her
disposal, as the committee had de-
clined to allow the tree to be used
for such purposes. He said there
were poor persons present and they
should not be Inundated by having
costly presents hung by the side of
the plain but useful articles in
tended for them. This is the sound
idea, without coloring. We know
Of other instances at other churches,
all going to show that these occa-
sions are to be dedicated to Gods
poor and not prostituted to a dis
play of wealth and sentimental
generosity that crowds out persons
OF lean purse. There are other
plans where these things can be
practiced appropriately and happily,
but the occasions that celebrate this
day have reference to matters in
which all mankind are equally
interested and stand upon the same
footing, and nothing should be adj
mitted that places one above
another
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
From Culleoka.

A few items from our little town
will possibly be of interest. AT
least this will will give us opportu-
nifty to express our love for our ma
tive home, old Giles. Webb's
school promises to be very full at
the term now just opened. We are
preparing for large crop this year.
If Providence fayors US with proper
seasons we believe the people will
by extra energy overcome the eff
fects of the last failure and the
end of this year will find US pros
porous. Farmers who are behind
should be INDUCED until another
crop reliePes them. A club for the
CITIZEN will probably be made up
here. II. d. B.
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a Pastors Gratitude.

DEAR EDITOR Among the Incl
dents that make up the history o
ones life, it is very refreshing L
himself to find events Transporting
that indicate the Interest taken il
him by those with whom he il
brought in contact, and their ap
probation of bis efforts to benefit
them in his peculiar sphere. This
is especially true of a minister oil
the gospel when serving any people
as pastor, but more particularly
SO when he is the pastor of the peo-
pie amongst whom he was born and
brought up-where the saying is
generally true, "a prophet is not
without honor save in his own coun-
try, and in his own house." 1t has
happened recently in the history of
the writer, as pastor, that such a
pleasant and refreshing event has
occurred. All unknown to this pas
tor the good people of the Lynnville
circuit, among whom he made his
first efforts to preach twenty-seven
ears ago, and to whom be was sent
for the first time as pastor by the
recent conference, did get up and
send him a Christmas present, in
the shape OF box of varieties, con-
tanning very many kinds of good
things, not even forgetting the chill
dren in their selections. 1t was in
deed a very agreeable and substan-
tial surprise. They are very kind
hearted, liberal, sppreciative, chris
tian people. and they have the sin
cere, warm.hearted gratitude of their
pastor. May the richest benedic-
tions OF heaven, temporal and spir
itual, come upon them,
}. b, ANDERSON.
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The Nesting Saturday

The regular meeting of the Giles
County Immigration Society will
take place at the court house next
Saturday. Maj. Jones and Mr.. Italia
ferro are to address the meeting 1t
is also thought that Mr.. Jacob Lea
mon of the Lawrenceburg Press will
be present He has large expert
ence In soliciting immigration aud
is very successful, and he may give
US some valuable ideas. There are
now men in the county from the
north looking at the lands with q
view Of buying. The society can
do US an iInmense benefit il we will
foster il and push our advantages,
All Of our citizens should join it 81
once, and especially those who havs
lands 10 sell.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

1t is estimated that Giles lost in
her short cotton crop this year $3.50
600, as compared with the year be
fore. The previous crop was an ex
ira large one and the excess goe.
far in relieving the shortage of the
last one. This excess, with the
economy necessarily forced upon
the people, will bring it nearer to
an average, so that our loss is not
as great after all as it once promised
to be. The lessons taught are al
most worth the cost Now if tn e
people will make all edges cut, next
year, if fair crop is made, will find
them better off. They cannot keep
up with the times and take advatn-
age of the thousands of little things
and suggestions that are being con
tinually presented, unless they take
THE CITIZEN. Your newspaper is
the cheapest thing you buy. Don't
discommode yourself and family,
but have it to help you to bridge
over the tight places.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
Giles College.

The spring term OF thszprssent ses-
sion win commence Jan. l6, 1882.
Higher English = speciality. No ak
ira charge for Latin or Gre~k.
Several young men who wish to board
themselves have applied to us In answer
70 our recent notice in the CITIZEN. II
there are others they will please report
10 Us a. soon AZ possible, for IL there lie
sufficient number We will at once have
dormitories built en- the grounds for
their accommodation. They could thus
have the assistance OF the teachers at
night. One young man who applied
TO us has been for ten months boarding
himself and attending school. He as
surss ne that the cost need not exceed
~ per month. This Is . plan now
adopted by many young men in nearly
al our colleges and universities, where
they have access to a good market or
can get supplies from home.
"a we have been approached BY
several teachers on the subject, we will
oner special Inducements 10 the teachers
OF the public schools, who wish to ba-
come acquainted with the normal
methods, or TO prepare themselves for
the more rigid examinations that will
hereafter be given by the county
superintendent.
W. I. Mann
>, w. c. GUTHRIE
Principals.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

We again urge the authorities in
Pulaski to take some action for the
prevention OF smallpox. The
dreadful disease is epidemic at Mi
Ian, Tenn, and prevails at several
other points mildly. 1t might be
brought to Pulaski by some rowing
tramp and the authorities should be
upon the alert, not only to prevent
its being brought here, but to com
pei the people to vaccinate. The
board should procure some pure vi
rus, 1cmploy a physician and re-
quire the people to submit to vacci.
nation. Such precaution may save
us much trouble and perhaps many
lives
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

The proceedings show that DR.. g.
ALI. Alternately was again elected
Jail physician by county court Mon
day. He doubtless appreciates the
high compliment of a reelection,
demonstrating as it does the very
high estimate in which he is held
universally as a physician. 1t does
not exactly accord with the code of
ethics practiced by the doctors, but
MT being subject to it's restraints
we must express our satisfaction at
the worry rapid strides our friend
and schoolmate has made and is
making in his profession. He is
even now accounted among the very
hest
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05
May fortune e'er befriend them,
And all its pleasure lends
Heavens blessings attend them
Unto their journeys end.

Never since We can remember did
a municipal election create as little
stir in Pulaski. If IL is a matter OF
such little importance, the offices
might as well be abolished. We do
not know OF n public measure OF
any kind that is being aSitated. II
there are any reforms necessary
improvements 10 be made, or other
measures TO be consummated, they
have no champions, and hence there
is no platform or principle upon
which a man or men can run. And
vet there are many things Of a pub
lie nature that might be done "a
advantage. We are simply on
standstill. Or rather, the matters
have been 50 well attended TO thai
no one can suggest anything better
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

Geo. Z Fry and brother, Of De
fiance, Iowa, are registered at the
Linden. They are prospecting to
buy large body Of land. They
will inspect Mr.. Robert Rodes' firm
near Wales, and Mr.. Clifton Rodes'
plan tation below town. Maj. Jones,
treasurer of the immigration socie-
ty, gave them other Information.
They are doubtless men of means
and appear to be gentlemen of en-
terprise. We would like to have
them with us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

Mr.. Milt Graham is announced
to day for Mayor of Pulaski. He
would grace the office and do honor
to Pulaski certainly, should be be
elected. We do no violence to strict
neutl atty upon the part Of the
CITIZEN in saying that Mr.. Graham
is in every way worthy of the trust
to which be aspires.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-01-05

with the incest skill from the de
llcious dainties of varisgated con
dictionaries, forming a picture and
contrast to delight the eyes and
please the heart. The recipients
desire, through US, to return their
thanks and to express their high
appreciation of the giver and the
gift. 1t was "a thing of beauty and
a joy for life" IT'S a pity that a
thing so sweet should have a life so
brief-but
All that's bright must fade,
The brightest, still TIE heetest;
All that's sweet was made,
But to be lost when sweetest,
FANNIE FLOWERS