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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Old War HOrse.-Not

Old War HOrse.-Not the least at
traction ut the Shenandoah Valley Agri-
cultural Fair is the warehouse of Stone
wall Jackson, the old sorrel familiar to all
Of Jackson's army. This distinguished
animal, now named "StOncwall,' is 81
years old, and although thin, is we'll set
up and looking quite well. He is now
kept at the stables of the Military lusti-
tute, and is well cared for-nOt fed on
golden oats though rs was the horse of the
Roman emperor. Stonewall, or Fancy,
as he used to be called before he was re-
baptsed, pricked up his ears as he heard
the military music this week which proves
that he not only remembers the days of
his youth, but that there's life in tho old
horse yet. If the Yankees had horse
with such history they would build hin.
a marble palace and feed him on green
backs. Here the women pull out his name
and tail for keepsakes. We have heard of
one lady who embraced him and kissed
him. Long may he wave Winchester
NeUs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Marria9es.

In the Lutheran Church at Lovettsville,
Va, by Rev. p. ii. Miller, on Wednesday
morning, October 2ith, 1883, Mr.. JOHN
A. LINK, of this county, to Miss NORA
HIC KHAN, of Lovettsville.
At the Associate Reformed Church, in
Baltimore, Oct. 9th, 1888, by Rev. DR..
Leyburn, assisted by Rev. mir. Ghiselin,
of the Presbyterian Church at Berkeley
Springs, w. Va, Rev. WIN. L. GUILD,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Will
Transport, Nd, and Miss RUTH PURDY
SNYDER, daughter of John j. Snyder,
Esq, of Baltimore city.
On the bridge ut Harper's Ferry, Oct.
10th, 1883, by Rev. J. A. Nc Faden, Mr..
J. L. ALLEN and Miss HATTIE HART,
both of Shenandoah county, Va.
In Martinsburg, Oct. 18th, 1888, by Rev.
r. c. Holland, at the parsonage, Mr..
JACOB LUCAS and Miss EVELINE
PLOTNER, both of Berkeley county.
Oct. 11th, 1888, in Martinsburg, at the
residence of Mrs. S. NJ. Horn, by Rev. r.
C.. Holland, Mr.. JOHN Il. DORSEY and
Miss IDA VIRGINIA RAMSBURG, both
of Jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Col. Hoteler'. Addre~..-'rhe news.

Col. BOteIer'S n do reSS.- lne news
papers, referring to the opening exhibit
ton of the Live Stock Association ut
Roanoke last week, speak in very laud-
xtory terms Of Colonel Boteler's address
on that occasion. The Roanoke Leader
says that the managers of the exhibition
were fortunate in securing one of the
most eloquent and gifted orators Of this
country, and that the address WAS able
AID interesting and elected much APP
plause. Colonel BOteler called forcible
attention to the great benefits which re-
suit from such exhibitions rs these, and
drew a contrast between those of our
farmers who give attention to stock breed
ing and those who do not, TO The great ad-
vantage Of the former, sc.
The Lynchburg correspondent OF the
Washington Republican, in slluding to
the occasion, says il ''wns made extremely
interesting by the delivery of the opening
address by the Hon. Alexander Il. Boteler,
Of West Virginia. Ii WAS production of
rare merit aud beauty, and elected great
admiration"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
The Country NewsPnPer.-Th

The Country NewsPnPer.-Ihe
country papers, says an exchange, are the
most thoroughly read. Every business
man takes and reads his own country
paper. He scans the advertisements, for
his own advertisement is, or ought to be,
displayed there.
The country paper interests all classes,
and is read by all classes. The business
man notices it, because, beside the general
and local news, it contains the legal no
tices aud auction sales. And all classes
read il, because it describes the home life
of the people in all their pursuits of busi-
ness or pleasure, and faithfully reports
the opinions, feelings, sympathies and
hopes, in JOY and in sorrow, in health and
i'm sickness, in life and in death. lie is the
best, truest type Of the people who have
made this country great, and by whose
toll great cities live.
An advertisement in the home paper
challenges the attention Of the country
business man with force it could not
have in u foreign paper. 1t is delicate
compliment TO the town in which it is
published and to the business men in it
public testimonial that the town and its
business men are worth cultiyating.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

Berkeley County News.-We Clip
the following items from the last Martins
burg papers:
From the Independent:
Passenger train No. 3 east cOllided with
y freight train at Cherry Run Sunday
morning, badly wrecking passenger en-
CINE 624 and several loaded cars of the
freight train. This engine, in charge of
Mr.. John Potter, is of new class being
built by the b. & o., and has been out of
the shops hardly month, yet it seems to
run in "bad luck" having gone over a
bank Mt Piedmont, and again almost de-
molished ut Cherry Run, In that time.
From the Herald:
The work of sinking a shat. for mining
silver ore Is being resumed on the farm OF
Rev. John W. Hedges with better results
~ each successive strata Is reached.
Mr.. Jacob Naylor, Of Hedgesvil.e, has
four white Berkshire hogs, thirteen
months old, that crossed live weight 49,
pounds. Mr.. b. F. Heberlig, of the same
place, also weighed his four Poland China
crossing 1876 pounds. These considering
their age are fine hogs.
Wednesday evening about 10 O'Clock
Cretin Howe, of Darkesvillo, and e. v.
Van Metre got into some trouble in the
bar-roop of the st. Clair, when Howe
drew knife on Van Metre, cutting him
across the scalp, infiictimg long deep
but not serious cash. Van Metres wound
WAS dressed and Howe escaped.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

a COW belonging to Mr.. Eugene Stumm,
Monongalia county, this State, became
helpless few days ago from some I'M
known canse, could not stand, refused her
food and had to be shot. When skinned
it was discovered that the bones of her
hips were literally shattered-crushed into
small particles, and modification had set
in. The only theory for the very curious
and fatal injury was that the animal had
been struck by lightning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

School law DecisiOas.-The Wed
Virginia Educational Journal for October
is at hand. Among the contents is n reply
of the Attorney General to several legal
questions asked him by the State Super
intendent. "Is the sheriff entitled to
per centum commission on the railroad
taxes paid into his hands by the Auditor
for district school purposes This is
answered i'm the affirmative. "2d. Under
section l of chapter 65, acts 1888, may n
person holding No. I teachers certificates
for the years 1882 and lSSl-'S2, and for
1880 Normal diploma or u State certifi-
cate-each Of which were recognized rs
equivalent to No. certificates and were
30 paid before they were annulled By the
legislature in lSSl-enter the examination
aud be granted four years certificate
all the other requirements of the section
being fully complied with?" After quot
ing the section OF The law on this Ques-
ton, passed last winter, the Attorney
General concludes his reply as follows:
but nh exclusive one also. 1t affirms who
may have the four-year certificates, and
In terms exclude everybody else. 1t is
presumed that the legislature knew Of the
old State certificates and Normal di-
plonas,' and that it not only did not
intend to allow the holders of either to
get the benefit, on that account, of the
four year certificates, but that it most
likely had them In mind when they framed
that part Of the statute containing the ex-
elusive language, None other than No.
! certificates granted by the board Of ex-
liners for said county, nm, therefore,
of the opinion that your second question
should be answered IN the negative"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

A sensational shooting affair occurred
on the street mt Chanute, Kansas, Monday
night. Ranse Walters, weii-Sho"h
young man, shot K. J. Barley, VINO nau
been paying addresses to Walters sister
against the wishes of the family. Walters
having heard that Barkley had maligned
his sister, shot him in the back. Barkley
will lie
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Week OF Prayer.-The s5th Inter-

Week OF Prayer.-The 18th Inter-
national Convention of the American
Young Mems Christian Association, at
Milwaukee, Wis, in 1888, following the
action of each previous convention since
1866, appointed the second Sabbath in
November of each year, with the week
following, as Il season of special prayer
for young men and Young Mems Chris
tian Associations. Beginning on Novem-
Der llth, and until the 18th, the Y. NJ. c.
A. of this town, in common with associa-
tons all over the world, will observe this
season Of special prayer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Public SaIes.-The following public

PuDllc Saiess-ihe IolloWinS puplic
sales are advertised in The REGISTER:
On Tuesday, November 9th, Mr.. Edwin
C. Engle will sell personal property at
his residence near town.
DIR. l. 5. Tanner will have public sale
of his fine Short-horn cattle on Wednes-
day next, 3lst instant, at Springdale Farm,
near Shephcrdstown.
On Monday, November Goth, Geo. NJ.
Beltzhoover, E. Boyd Faulkner and Cleon
Moore, special commissioners, will sell
124 acres Of improved land near kear-
neysyillc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Deatbs.

At the residence of her father, Mr.. Ed
ward Stoup, near Uvilla, this county,
KATIE f. STOUP, aged - years and s
days.
At his residence in Martinsburg, Oct.
10th, 1888, of inflammatory rheumatism.
Mr.. FREDERICK RYNEAL, aged CO
years and 0 months.
In Charlestown, on Thursday night,
Oct. 18th, 1888, STEPHEN VAN DORM,
infant son of james w. and Ella Rose
Butt, aged months.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

During the battle Of Gettysburg pri-
vate of the l43rd Regiment of Pennsylva-
MIA Volunteers hid his cantcen under
large fiat stone when he went into the
charge. When he visited Gettysburg dur
ing the encampment he sought out the
spot, found his old and rusted cantcen after
it had lain there twenty years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

Lewis Beach, a tcn-year-old boy, died
in Washington last week, and upon al au-
topsy being made the following articles
were found in his stomach: Twenty large
seeds Of damsons, copper cent, nickel,
tooth, two buttons, and other indigesti-
bic articles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
u.a,.. ReIic..-while engaged in

Indian KeIfcS.-WhiIee hgageu III
digging cistern on the lot of Mr.. ii. w.
Potts, in Shepherdstown, this week, the
workmen discovered ''nest" of Indian
spear-heads and skinning-knives. There
were ten pieces in all, and they were re-
markably well-formed. Any one DESTROYS
to examine these specimens of antiquity
can do so b. calling on Mr.. Potts at his
office or Mr.. Harrison at the bank.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

The grand jury Of Baltimore county,
Md, has indicted Frank Debilius, lessee,
and Lowry Albert, owner of North Point
Tivoli, for manslaughter and criminal ne
glect, causing the disaster Of July %, in
which 63 persons lost their lives by the
breaking Of rotten pier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

The Reunion Of the Association Of the
Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
will be held at the capitol in Richmond
Thursday evening, November LIST. Ger.
A. NJ. Scales, of North Carolina, will de
liver the address. subject, "rhc Battle Of
Fredericksburg"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

Three farmers recently found nest Of
Italian bees in tree on Bailey's Ridge,
i'm Adams county, Pa. They cut down
the tree and secured lot of honcycombs
eight inches thick, nine feet long and az
gregating i'm weight l27 pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Corrected weekly by G. T. Hodges.
SHEPHERDSTOWN MARKET
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ESTLER HoTKL-B. +. GRAVES, PRoPRIE-
TOR.
III. 2. Mitchell, Harrisburg, Pa; r. III.
Mosby, Liberty, Va; w. ii. Steck, Pitts
burg. Pa; A. d. Miley, j. r. Miley, Luz
ray, Va; James Hawry, W. ii. Shipe, j.
Frank Bcltzer, J. Ii. O'Krump, l.. Bowly,
Baltimore; Z. l.. Croll, Midd!etown, Md.
C. A. Boswell, J. ID. Brewer, ID. Horst,
Hagerstown, 3D.; c. P. Hayden, Martins
burg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Attempted Assassin lion. - An

Attempted Assassin alton. - An
attempt was lately made by some one to
shoot Mr.. Light, who lives near Beding.
ton, Berkeley County. A man, somewhat
disguised, rode up to his house about 8
O'Clock at night, and asked for Mr.. Light.
Mr.. Light went out, and the man said:
care you Mr.. Light" and on receiving
an Affirmative response, said: "1ou are
the man | am looking for" and fired two
shots at him. He ran into the house, got
his revolver. and fired couple of shots
at the retreating form of the attempted
assassin, but with what effect he does not
know. The affair has been kept quiet in
the hope of getting the guilty party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

The straight-out Democratic candidate
for mayor of Baltimore, F. G. Latrobe,
was elected Tuesday by majority of
1900 over the independent candidate, j.
Monroe Heiskell
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

The sale of the personal property Of the
late Benjamin Cunningham, OF Hardy
county, this State, realized about sl5, 900.
1t included some valuable short-horns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Broke His Own Head.-Mr. Martin


Bovey, farmer in Conococheague dis
trict of Washington County, Md, at
tempted suicide on Friday last under pc
culiar circumstances. lie had attended
the Thinker love feast at Broad Fording
Church, and seemed to be in good spirits,
en- joying his usual health and faculties.
His daughter, who accompanied him to
church, remained in the vicinity over
night with friends. On Friday MIR. Bovey
hitched up his team for the purpose Of
bringing his daughter home, and when
about ready to start he walked into Il
blacksmith shop on the premises, and,
Selling Il hammer, lie pounded hole in
the top of his head. He was supposed to
be fatally injured, but at last accounts he
was getting better.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
Special Commissioners Sale.

DY virtue OF decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Is Jefferson County. W. Va, made on the 2ith
,iay OF May 1855 In the chancery cause therein
na1diny wherein David NJ. Johnson and 9TH
ars are platntifis and George W. Johnson and
others are defendants, the undersigned special
commissioners will offer M public sale. 10 the
highest bidder. before the Court-House In
Charlestown, in said county. on.
Monday, November -, lssS.
AZ Il O'Clock m, the following real estate con-
sisting OF
10 IA Acres OF Land.
situated on the Sm!thfield turnpike, about Que
mile south of Kearneysvillc. I'm said county.
Tho improvements thereon consist OF good
Dwelling House stable and other Out-bulld-
ings Cistern good Apple orchard and other
fruit This property Is both pleasantly and
nccessibly located, and worthy the attention
of persons desiring to buy.
TERMS OF SALE-Onc-third cash, and the
balance In two equal payments NJ one ana Two
wears with interest thereon from day OF sale.
TO be evidenced by the bonds OF the purchase.
TO be secured By a lien upon the premises sold.
GEO. NJ. BELTZliOONER.
r. BOYD FAULKNER.
CLEON MOORE.
Special Commissioners.
hereby certify that bond has been executed.
as required In the foregoing decree. by Geo. NJ.
BcltZhoover.
FP.LYNClI. Clerk.
Oct a. lSss-fw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

Saturday, November 10th, will be the
four hundredth anniversary OF the birth
of Martin Luther.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

Three newspaper editors were chosen as
judges of apple brandy by the Pulaski Ag-
ricultural Fair, of Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH
REV. L. X. MASON, RECTOR.
shenherdstown at ii a. IN. anu p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV ID. NJ. MoSRR, PAsTuR-
Shepherdstown II N. IN. NewtoSh p III
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
No Pastor.
NE. CHURCH SOUTH
Ryy w G. EGGLksroS, PASTOR.
Unionyille IL u. NJ, Bethesda p. m.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV b. +. BAUsMANS. PASTOR.
Shepherdstown II q. m.
Me. CHURCH
REV g. y. Cook, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley II a N, Shepherdstown pm m
Y. NJ. T.. \. L.
Young Mems Meeting in the NJ. r. Church
South every Sunday afternoon ut Sp. M, ana
nj the Room every Thursday night
Services In Asbury NJ. r. Church, colored, TO-
morrow Ut IL u. m. and 7.@ p. IN.
Preaching in Free Will Baptist Church, col
ored, TO- morrow at IL q. m. and =. IN.
10. q. T.
Potomac Lodge No. 81, !. .. @. T.. meets every
Monday night at O'Clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

WE hive for sale SPLENDID FARM nt
w III acres, about miles from Shcpherls-
town, Oh the Kearncysville turnpike. The
land is OF the best quality, there - ~ gooi
dwelling, n hrst-rntc hank barn. well. olstrrn,
good orchard. and other improvements. VIII
be sold at a fair price on reasonable terms.
We have for sale - pad-up shares Of tltu
capital stock OF the Shephcrdsto~n Msnufac-
turing Company. Purchases eau have any
number OF shares they want.
We have for sale several good building lots
in Shepherdstown, which should bc applied
for Immediately.
We have also all kinds Of property for sai" In
town and country. and solicit inquiry. by
permission we refer 10 the following we'll
known gentlemen: DIR. John Reynolds, Hon.
A X Boteler, q II Beltzhoov"r. Esd, Is. +. liar
son, Esq. -. - ...
We have also GOOD TWO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING, In one OF the most desirable To-
cations on Main street. Shepherdstown. THIS
Is a very desirable property. AMI Is "A bargain
mt $1,000. Persons desiring 10 purchase Will do
well to call ut once. -
FLEMING & SNYDER,
Real Estate Agents. Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27

WIN. II. BILLNYER is sole agent i pp,,iiSIs.
w Johns Celebrated AsBESioo
Ali sizes OF packages on hand
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-10-27
NEW FIRM
State Of West Virginia,

County Of Jefferson,
Clerks Office OF the County Court.
The following 10 o list of deeds admitted 70
record In said Office during the week ending
October 20, 1883:
!. Samuel L. Ridgewsy snd wife 70 John W.
Grspthsm. Deed Of bargain and sale, dated w
tober 10. 1883. conveying tract Of land IN ns
counties OF Jefferson and Berkeley, contsinins
3l3 IA acres. Date of record, October ID loea'
g VIM n. Kahn 70 9. w. Washington. pns,
tee for the Valley Fertilizing Company. Deco :.
trust, dated October Is, 1888, conveying " 500
of wheat on the Clsymost Yarn, nesr Cosho
town. Date Of record, October - 1885.
3 II. x. Riddle 70 william and yohn enS'
Deed Of release, dated and recorded Oetooe' I"
1888. -,
4. VIM. b. Bell and wife to n. c. Brsekssss'
trustee Deed of trust, dated November j. -
conveying three lots OF land In the town o. nA
per's Ferry. Date Of record, October 10. loe
S. George Hofmastef 70 George Baylor "a
tee for Charles H. Goinf. Deed Of nusi, es s,.
October 70. 1883. conveying the interest OF rsSs
or In crops Of wheat and corn. Date OF fo'"
October 70, 1883.
TIA. MOORE,
Oct ~ 1saa Clsrk of County Coun
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-25

the total consumption was GIG. 25I S5s A decline
In yearly consumption amounting TO f2I ,os7 400
Is certainly great deal, and might be gratifying
exhibit for the temperance folks II they could
justly claim all the credit of Ii; but Mr.. Hoyle
frankly says that ne attributes II mainly to de.
preston in trade aud leaves II to be inferred as
his opinion that the more money the people have
70 spend the more will be spent IN liquor. if they
can find opportunities for doing 80. Hence he
and other extremists desperately fighting
against all granting Of licenses. People shall be
sober. willy-nilly, II Mr.. Hoyle can have his way
about it.
GOVERNOR TABoR's miues in Few Mexico give
promise OF yielding him eyen greater returns than
his Colorado strikes 1t is openly stated that II
they pan out as richly as they promise. the Gov
ernor will enter upon the erection Of Opera Hous-
es in New York. Chicago. Washington, Kansas
City aud San Observation-Disclosures equaling in
splendor his Theater at this point, me New York
eaifce TO cost 81 Oo0OoO. Tabor hss long had this
scheme in view-in TACT. his intmates say it is his
pet ambition. He has divulged Ii TO Eastern
managers and they have encouraged bin IN it,
Denver Tribune.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-25

QUE telegrsphic columns record this
morning : terrible and unparalleled cAlam-
ty. A cyclone swept through portions OF
several Southern States early yesterday
morning It's fury seemed to have spent it
self in Mississippi. Here the damsge and
destruction to life and property are simply
understandable. Towns and viilsges seem to
have been wrecked or totally destroyed
Over one hundred lives were lost, and prob
ably two hundred persons badly wounded.
The town of Beauregard was absolutely an
nihilated-swept ont of existence, with
twenty-.hree killed and ninety wounded.
At We5son thirteen were killed. sky
wounded, and twsnty-seven houses de
sfroyed. There ara but meager details of
the terrible affair. For further information
we direct attention to the accounts in our
regular telegrsphio columns.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-04-25
MCDONALD.
[Sedalis (Mo.l Democrat. ]


There is something in the atmosphere
hat betokens grand triumph for the
Democracy in 1884. The procession is al.
ready forming for the grand display of free
ballots, and the lines are being drawn fol
the most magnificent conquest in all his
tory. But what of the leadership? Who OF
the Democratic giants shall lesd on 70 vic
tory? Who amongst the hosts OF statesmen
shall be called the charge and lifted high
in the sunlight OF public approval? 1t be-
gins to look as though Senator Joseph Z.
Mcdonald, of Indiana, would fiji the
measure of Democratic expectations. The
great Northw west and the West, the still
greater Southwest and the Southern States,
hsve taken with exceeding kindness to the
mention of his name, End the Mcdonald
boom may fairly be de cribed as growing
rapidly. A man of wonGrous activity, OF
executive forte, If education, of intelligence
and uncompromlsirg Democracy, he has
gradually won his way to the front ranks.
while his illustrious services on behalf Of
the party and the people entitle him to I'M
usual consideration az tb e party's hands. He
has declared himself unreservedly upon
all public questions, and has been found
ia thorough sympathy with the PEOPLE as
against the corporations. He has declared
that tariff in excess of q revenue standard
is not right, and that aside from the burdens
of Government free trade is the doctrine.
His platform is. therefore, "a tariff for rev.
enue only" and thorough reform in all de-
psrtneuts of the National Government,
whereby taxation shall be reduced, corpora
tons controlled, monOpolies broken and
honesty in the administration of public az
fairs be restored. The Democrats are watch
ing the developing of the Mcdonald boom
with all the intensity that belongs to The
great interests involved.