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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-03
sypllax and the Shanghai,

IN &C." OF Shanghai, the Shanghai
&C. the Shanghai chicken, made
last weeks issue Of the INDEpEN-
DENT resonant with lusty Growing
and loud-voiced notes OF defiance.
The political chandelier digs his
spurs in his native heath and in
dignantly spurns amnesty and for
giveness for political delinquen-
cies. He has gone from the dem
cratic barn yard and has evidently
fed upon the chaffs of other or
carnations until he has become
SO pulled up that he really
appears like a huge wind bag. He
refuses to return to the democrat
ic tabernacle. He mounts on stills
of dignity until he looks to be the
tallest Shanghai chicken in the
State. The appeal made was in
tended for ordinary and normal
humanity l mean the appeal to
former democrats to return to
their first love. / had no idea,
that the appeal would influence the
.extraor d mary and abnormal
Shanghai. He wants more time;
great bodies move slowly; espec
tally a great big Shanghai And
again, the chicken imagines his
coat of feathers is not sufficiently
varigated When he re-enters the
old barn yard--and some day he
will return--a sensation must be
created As the Shanghai in all
his irediscent glory, struts back
and gives vent to a Jacksouian
crow, the other chickens will
crowd about him and wonder
whence came such a glorifed crea-
ture; and will at once resolve that
Solomon in all his glory was not
arrayed like" the highly co'ored
Shanghai Of Berkeley county. An
investigating Shanghai, never
satisfied Shanghai, an ism covered
Shanghai. The Shanghai's search
after the kernels of new isms will
be fruitless. A wild rrnning to
worship new party idols will avail
nothing. In the goodness Of my
heart / extend to the Shanghai
chicken an earnest appeal to como
back into the barn yard OF de-
mocracy. Come now, but if you
will not, then I'll see you later
I'll see you strut proudly along
with a green back, wings azure
with the blue ribbon of temper
ance, tail black and tan with read
justerisrl and comb crimson with
commnrionism and socialism.
Alb, you sly old, cock,you are play
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-03

The Augusta stock raisers had a
great triumph at the Roanoke Fair.
Mr. Hugh II. s. Hamilton, the
noted sheep raiser, took $3.50 worth
OF premiums on his sheep. There
were S. 900 OF premiums ON stock,
and one half OF the whole amount
was taken by A. M. Bowman and
G.. j. Pratt Of Augusta, There
were $50 short horns exhibited at
the fair, and Bowman took the
sweepstakes prize. Stock sold well,
too. Cowan sold his entire herd OF
short-horns at auction on the ground
at an average Of $3.50 per head
Stdunton indicator.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-11-03

The st. Louis Post Dispatch says
it doesn It remember an ex-President
living in Ohio. This looks like
what Artemus Ward would call
"sarkasm.n
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Too Quick for Ben Butler.

An ex-Congressman of Massachusetts,
tells q story about Gov. Butler which
illustrates his methods with jury and
shows that he sometimes meets his
match. He was once counsel in case
before Lowell Judge and jury, being
on the side which was irredeemably
weak and wrong. His only chance lay
in misinterpreting the testimony of
witness who had spoken in particular
ly straightforward manner, and in scme
way hoodwinkipg Lawyer Train, the
opposing attorney. So, when Buffers
turn to address the jury came, he began
in plausible and impressive manner to
lead his hearers up to the point where
his last hope lay. Reaching it, he in
formed the gentlemen of the jury that
even the witness admitted such and
such occurrences. Watching Mr. Train
narrowly meantime, and Judging by his
silence that the course was open, he re-
peated again and again very damag-
ing assertion. When he had said it
over half dozen times Lawyer Train,
who sat quietly at his desk, Little inter-
ested, apparently, in the Generals argu-
.ment, turned his head slowly aud ro-
marked in the dry way peculiar to him:
"If my brother Butler repeats that
few times more, he'll make himself be-
lieve the witness said i'll" This was too
much for the gravity of the audience.
Judge and jury joined the spectators in
q hearty laugh, and Gen. Butler lost
his case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

ply Of their machinery similar monitor, the
Monadnook, has been launched In California.
The Naval Advisory Board and the Secretary
recommend the completion Of the monitors,
the construction OF four gunboats. and also OF
three additional steel vessels, like the Chicago.
Boston and Dolphin, a. an important measure
OF material defense.
National Currency.
Immediately associated with the fnancia
subject just discussed IL the important question.
What legislation Is needed regarding the ma
ttonal currency2 The aggregate OF bonds now
bank circulation is about $3.50. 900. Nearly
$500 100000 Of this amounts consists OF per
cents. which, as before stated. are payable al the
called In within less than four years, unless,
meantime, the surplus revenues shall be d.
unfinished The probable effect OF such an ex-
ts ton retirement OF the securities which are
besuch a contraction of the volume OF the cur
renoy IA TO produce grave commercial
embarIAssments. How can the danger be OBJ
Waited? The most effectual plan, and one whose
portGnity I shall heartily approve, has
already been indicated. II the revenues
kept substantially commensurate with the ex-
penses, the volume OF circulation will not be
likely to suffer any material disturbance But
II. on the other hand. there shall be great delay
In reducing taxation. 1t viii become necessary
either to substitute some other form OF curren-
cy In place OF the National bank notes or to
Iuaho lHipOEIduU CnhuReS IN the laws Dy winch
their circulation is controlled. In my judgment
the latter course is far preferable.
1 commend to your attention the very
interesting and thoughtful suggestions on
this subject which appear in the
Secretary's report. The objections which
he urges against the acceptance OF any other Sc
curities than the obligations of the Government
itself as foundation for national bank circula-
ton seem to me tnsuperable. For averting the
threatened contraction two courses have been
suggested either Of which is probably feasible.
One Is the issuance of new bonds having many
years to run, bearing a low rate Of interest, and
exchangeable upon the specified terms of those
now outstanding. The other course, which COM
mends itself to my own judgment Jas the better,
Is the enactment Of law repeating the tax on cir
culation, and permitting the banks to issue notes
for an amount equal to 90 per cent. Of the market
value, instead OF, as now, the face value of the
deposited bonds. agree with the Secretary in
the belief that the adoption OF this plan will
AFFORD the necessary relief.
Receipts and Disbursements.
The revenue for the present fiscal year, actual
and estimated Is as follows:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

ADAMS county, Miss, has ], 1903 more
females than ma,ss. :
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SOURCE.
From customs.
From internal rev

From customs.
From internal rev.
enue. ............
From sales Of pub
lie lands. ........
From tax on circu-
lation and depos-
IL in national
banks............
From repayment
of interest and
sinking fund on
Pacific railroad.
L rom customs,
fees, fines, etc.
From fees consul
lar, letters pat
ent and lands.
From proceeds of
sales of Govern
ment property.
From profits on
coinage, etc. .....
From deposits for
surveying lands.
From revenues of
District of Col
umbia..
From miscellan-
eOuS..............
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

The actual and estimated expenses for the
same period are:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

Total receipts S 95 .96e, OF O3 50 a, O2s, Os2
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Liberia.

This Government has endeavored to aid Lii
IBERIA In it's differences with Great Britain touch
ing the northwestern boundaries OF that repub-
lie. There is n prospect of adjustment OF the
dispute by the adoption OF the Mannah river
as the line. This arrangement IN q compromise
OF the conflicting territorial claims, and takes
from Liberia no territory over which II has
maintained effective Jurisdiction
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

S 81. 400, 975.67 5 1877, 597. O24 SO
29,662, O7s 60 9o,337, 72l. 40
1882, 695. II 5,O67. 1854. SO
1,557,soO .ss 1,542,199 IL
s2l, O5o.5l 1,47s, o4O.49
29s,e9e. 70 9o1, 1903. %
1863, 900. 80 2,I3e, 100. 20
1l2. 500 90 167.4o7.77
$50, 22o .IG S,l4o.7sO.5 81
172, 461. 81 s27.5ss 60
256. OF 30 1,64s, ss2 oil
1887, 1879 .63 1882, $40. 81
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Japan.

The question Of the general revision Of the
foreign treaties of japan has been considered in
an International conference held at Toxic, but
without definite result as yet. This Govern
mcnt IL disposed TO concede the requests of
Japan TO determine its own tariff duties
and provide such proper judicial tribunals as
may commend themselves to the Western pow
eys for the trial of causes To which foreigners
are parties, and TO assimilate the terms and du-
ration of it's treaties 20 those of other civilized
states, through our Ministers at London and
MT MonroYia.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Commerce with Turkey.

The United States nre now par
participating IN a revision Of the tariffs of the
Ottoman Empire. They have assented TO the
application Of license tax OF foreigners doing
business In Turkey. but have opposed the OPP
pressfve storage tax upon petroleum entering
The ports Of that country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Naval Affairs.

under the authority OF the acts of
Aug. s, 1882, ana March 3, 1888,
the work of strengthening our navy by the con-
struction of modern vessels has been auspi-
ciously begun. Three cruisers are in progress
OF construction the Chicago, OF $500 tons dis
placement, and the Boston and Atlanta, each Of
1850 tons. They are to be built of steel, with
law, and, in combination of speed, endurance
and armament, are expected to compare favor
ably with the best unarmored war vessels OF other
be constructed OF similar material, and
Is intended to serve az a feet dispatch boat. The
double turretcd monitors, Puritan, Amplerite
and Terror. have been laur ched on the Delaware
river. and contract has b zen made for the sup
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

Estimated for
Actual for the remain
the quarter ing thre g
9 n d n g quarters OF
Sept. 30, 's3 year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

t. u,,.-.orF For remain
ended Sept. fnSSrth ,'io 90
III A'''' ~" year, esti-
uai' mated.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

To tAs Congress af the United States:
Az the threshold Of a year Of elaboration
Congratulate you upon the favorable aspect @
tho domestic and foreign affairs Of this Govern
mont
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Chinese immigration.

There is good reason TO believe that the law
restricting the immigration of Chinese has been
violated. Intentionally or otherwise, by the OFF,
Gals of China upon whom is devolved the duty
OF certifying that the immigrants belong TO the
excepted classes Measures have been taken to
ascertain the facts incident to this supposed in
fraction, and it is believed that the Government
OF China will cooperate with the United States In
securing the faithful observance of the law,
The same considerations which prompted Con-
gress at its last session TO return to Japan the
Simonesh indemnity, seem TO me to require at
It's hands like action in respect to the Canton
indemnity fund, now amounting to $780, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13
Torpedo Defenses.

On several occasions during the past year
officers OF the army have, at the request of the
State authorities, visited their military en-
campments for the inspection of the troops
From the reports OF these officers, am induced
to believe that the announcement OF the State
militia organization by the national Government
would be followed by very gratifying results
and would afford, in sudden emergencies, the
aid OF n large body OF volunteers educated in
the performance of military duties.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1883-12-13

In my last annual message called attention
10 the necessity Of protecting by suitable legis-
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OF the country was lately held at Chicago. The
prevalence of pleuro pneumonia and other con-
tagtous diseases OF animals was one of the chief
topics OF discussion, and committee of the
Convention will invite your corporation III in
vestRating the causes of these diseases, and
providing methods for their prevention and
cure.
Alaska.
trust that Congress will not fail, at its pres
ent session, to put Alaska under the protection
of law. Its people have repeatedly remOnstrst-
ed against our neglect to AFFORD them the main
tenance and protection expressly guaranteed by
the terms of the treaty, whereby that Territory
was coded TO the United States. For l6 years
they have pleaded in vain for that which they
should have received without the asking. They
have no law for collection of debts, the support
of education, the conveyance of property, the
administration of estates, or the enforcement
of contracts, nor, indeed, for the punishment OF
criminals, except such as is afforded against
certain customs, commerce and navigation acts.
The resources of Alaska, especially in fur.
mines and lumber, are considerable in extent
and capable of large development, while in it's
geographical situation it is one of political and
commercial importance. The promptings of
honor and good faith, demand the immediate
establishment of civil government in that
Inter- State Commerce.
Complaints have lately been numerous and
urgent that certain corporations controlling in
whole or IN part, the facilities for the inter-
State carriage of persons and merchandise
over the great railroads of the country,
have resorted, in their dealings with
the public, to divers measures I'M
just and oppressive in their character In some
instances the State Governments have attacked
and suppressed these evils, tut in others they
have been unable to afford adequate relief, be-
cause OF the jurisdictional limitations which
are imposed upon them by the Federal constitu-
ton. The question how far the National Gov
eminent may lawfully interfere I'm the premises,
and what, IL any, supervision or control 1t ought
to exercise, as one which merits your careful
consideration. While we cannot fail TO recog-
nize the importance of the vast railway
system of the country, and their great
and beneficial influence upon the
development of our material wealth, we should,
on the other hand, remember that no individual
and no corporation ought tosbe invested with
absolute power over the interest of any other
citizen or class Of citizens The right OF these
railway corporations TO award any profitable
return upon their Investments, and 20 reasona-
BILE freedom In their regulations, must be recog-
nized. But 1t seems only just that, so far rs its
constitutional authority will permit, Congress
should protect the people at large In their inter
State traffic agan.t acts of injustice, which the
State Governments are powerless to prevent
Tho Nations Forests
In my last annual message called attention
TO the necessity OF protecting by suitable legis-
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-02-07
Spencer on American Life.
Record

fN@. ICY ~
Herbert Spencer has made an adden.
dunn to his remarks at the New York
ON social forces in American
life, but it has not been 80 widely pub
lished as was the original text. Ameri.
cans osn draw consolation from it. He
does not over color the picture OF the
system under which we exist.
In Europe tie industrial aud producing
classes tiud the possibilities for rising so
narrow that they entertain little thought
of lettering themselves, and become
content with their lut. hut 10 Amer.
lea life is race, free Tor all; the one
dresd u Of being cleft" The struggle
for wealth, honor and applause engages
all; tie competition spreads downward
and Is manifest in all classes. The curl
GUS reader, DESTROYS of ascertaining
the views Of the eminent sociologist as
to the result OF our yapia and con-
teutlous system, Ia pleased to find him
br6phesyihg more Of good than i'll
Tor the outcome of this intensified
life of great labor, great profit and
great expenditure, and its concomitant
wear aud tear, which considerably dim.
inishes in one DIRECTION the good gained
Ia another He holds that as long as
We fairly maintain order the free scope
we enjoy in the struggle for profit and
honor will conduce greatly 70 the nate
rial advancement Of society, develop
the industrial arts, extend and improve
busipsss organizations. and augment
wealth, but Il does not follow, he aids,
that it raises the value OF individual LIE.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-02-07
Jim. Bose, and the Blizzard.

I'M ~ u
/ was in Cheyenne after Jim had got
rich, and persuaded him to give me that
dog Of his'n, Bose. l was out huntin'
one day near Laramie when one of them
hurricanes come up, and l didn't know
what to do. II was prairie all aroundsl
could see the storm q comm, but two
miles of. II run It would ketch me.
If staid thar 1t was death. So ! ies
took IN showed ole Roses nose agin o
bank and yelled sRatsI" You orter
have seen that dog scratch. He throwed
dirt behind him like q breaking pillow
drawed by twenty yoke Of oxen. held
ON to his tail, and ne scratched. We
hadn't got in the ground more'n 200 feet
when the storm struck US. But Bose
kept scratchin'. ! let him go on for q
mile or 80, when told him to let up,
which he did, the surprisedest dog you
ever seed because he hadn't caught up
with the rat. I got back to the top Of the
ground, went to Laramie, and started
the story that had found . cave. !
made V400, 900 by showing tourists that
cave, but lost II all in Speculation in
mines."
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faw uoment. ,otor . ..,ona 4r.;,, t.,,au
iu~ ,..h;nJ rshaJ -. ~ - e. 4, on n.
sr1asb;nr M caEoosa ' ~ , r;a - sno s.
nineteen cars One engine uw wss tbrowss
down - st1sn s,nb. lyae. tn. s 81.
man .Mcorada and : hrsL .,nan a. az a -
varaiv h,t not I. fsII, ;,;mrad w. -. 90
~, ~. hn-rsA soy N'''ie ING 'oo'
- =
The Prospects for the Nicaragua
:. " Canal NH DFiehtenins.
w.su,vorox Fah a.,a.or Mall.
says he will try to pass the Nicaragua
J@nsi Dill N sne Senate as soon as the
MtiH y OUT OF sne Wy since tns guar
aneoe oisuse "as sstlcken out ne mas
M lnoll.y ~ nens soIs ~ la.or OF ,ne Dill.
rno 1pPosrls rgl c9mes principa,1y from
, ~ y III ~ naos lstnnlus oniP railway
~; ~ ne c.n get tne ume
- oPpor'unity 70 press tne DILL u Will
PAss' ~
what MILLER says.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Mil
not bssn sdvisad ~ X ~ ispd;no If anv ,
Cbincse from caSa who dss;,s ~ go
thnnub th;sconntrv n their Wv Nome
IA Do. moi tb;ni ~ I'll, 900 ~.
wav. Nearlv ali the Chinese in Cuha
went ont by the wav Of The Cane ~
1000 Hope and the senator expects all
.hls ~ mar shcwld is,a i. a. Eossarr
cnsst III u IA the p.c;6c cont he would
Iook unon their arrival with susn;c;on
.'-~-- <~l>-~AS--S
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CoRNER Los ANGELES AND COM /O>
~ mercial streets. under White House. n n
Advances money on, also buys and ssusO
al kinda Of jswslry. PISTOLS guns etc. All trans
actions strictly confidential. fsb&u
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Of to
within
fersdin California
lin fom
ranging to The will in
of
mpurit anda available all
in diversity
other Of aliornia.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-02-07
DAILY HERALD.

PssLmnsD EVERY SATURDAY Nosxuxs.
TnpMe: ..aa.

- -.----------
IAN t,pS. q yot VorI done % oompsts vii
San franciseo in prics, style and elegance 0
wprknaae1. ~ y. 81. ......-
~ 4 - u = : i =
-. rnv7 tr,,,< rsr,r Air.os
IAIE lEA6(3hAMS.
,s,rcr.,. M rur uvp.rn,
" -
A Complaint Filed Aeainst ths
Railreaa O. VS. W &
SAN FRArcrsco. Feb. AT the after.
noon session Of The Railroad Commits.
.;o,srs n + H.rr;.on fled a long com.
spls;nt n bebsif 81 ~ Merchants and
Farmers' Association for the prevention
Of extortiou. Various allegations were
ma saSinsf ~ Raiirued Company,
Witch were discussed at some length.
H.rr;son ss;d ths raper was an off;cial
comnlsint. and = soon as il was put n
lsaai form - would swear e. the truth.
foIuess Of a. contents and fife IL IN the
office. As soon a. this is done, the rail.
road officials will be summoned and the
examination proceeded with.
The NiearAgua canal bii.
SAN FRANCESCA, Feb. s.--At tire sixth
annual meeting Of the Board of Trade
here this afternoon the following dis.
patch was read from Senator Miller;
WAsHIsaroN, D. c., Feb. 8, 1883.
- T.ho- p~..;d.u, If n. Bonrd of
:. o. Iaoor' S,res,ceM 2 Me noa'a /"
ooe y "u" T'sne''oss
we ne P!o'Psos IN; ~ ..S u !.
N'cHeua SenAi III 800 " -
growing N Isvor IN Do.n nouses.
toB"eel 'ohs =
y Q oena'o''
Great Cry ard Lfttle vvse1,
sxr FpArmsce. Feb. 6.-The Railroad
Cos,m;s.ios mat tbis morning. r. j.
Hsrrison f;i.d an amended conv Of his
r'..,i~i,,. Ana sws~s ~ n yithopi
tsL;nc acs,or ths Co,o.;s.;ou adjourned
isIi Hc.Jsv nsvt Dnr;nc The week thev
iii ro ~ IL Rs,,road of;ce. and loot
s..r H. hooI. ssc
W. $40
the Aesisisssre'
oAcHA.sIo reo. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - s.o 0e.,ass
msnt Of A. B. Dibble a. Fish Commits.
,sioos~ wss confirmed. The other an.
!. oCfutss W.. made the special order foi
Wedoosdsv. WoliskiIl. Of the Commit.
tse on Agriculture. reported. and recon.
rosnd.d {bs nsssaue "A the Ant; .oleomnr.
gsr;ns hill. ON ne frst reading. Nc.
Enrs's iii re.eatablishipa the whining.
nost for VIE BEAVER. VS. reiectsd. Four
Asse,nbly oopourrent reeolutlous rslstinp
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For the benefit Of MY friends and customers
and the public Ia general, beg to announce
that BY
Monday, December 18th,
will have on exhibition, ready to stand the test
OF the most skilful artists, the following pianos,
comprising the best selection Of instruments ever
brought 70 Southern California, viz:
The Peerless GEORGE STICK, Of New York,
square and upright
The unryailsd GUILE and CHURCH, square
and upright.
The Improved SPENCER b CO., square and
The Best MANTRATI0N, square and spright,
and others Of the best makes in the United
States.
Also, the SMITH AMERICAN organ.
All Of which Twill sell for cash at great dis
count, or ON installments OF SO per month.
There will be given with each instrument . stool,
cover and instruction book, and written war
ranty for ten years, which warranty IL backed by
. capital Of 500, 900. Any one desiring 10 make
desirable and beautiful Christmas present,
whether with money or without IL. will please
call and examine my stock. He aay be sure
that in doing 90 he will save from 70 TO leo poi
cent. besides bsing well suited in quality and
terms
]. \. MENDOZA,
First Street, between Main and Spring, " side
diT-u
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DR.. @. F. Dillingham;,

Member Royal College Surgeons, England.
Member Royal College Physicians, Edinburg.
PONETs BUILDING, 127 MAIN STREET.
decl9tf
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81. LoUIs, Feb. GA freight train on
the vAndalia road encountered broken
rail near Mulberry Grove, ILL.,, early this
morning, Seven cays were ditchsd- A