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VOTE AGAINST SEVEN
COMMISSIONERS.

we agree with Mr.. James w.
Robinson thoroughly in the posi-
ton assumed by him in his card,
and believe it to be for the best in
terest of our people tovote against
the law increasing the number Of
Commissioners from three to sew
en-. Economy in the expenditure
of the peoples money is cardi-
nal pointin the science of govern
ment. Ifby increasing the number
of officers the people could have
better government, more practi-
cal results and increased advanta-
ges, we should not hesitate to
join in support of any measure to
that end. We believe the ratifi-
cation of the law, as at present
framed, would prove disadvanta-
geous and troublesome. 1t does
not provide for that kind of re.
presentation which brings the Off
cial more directly in contact with
q direct constituency. 1t would
be just as fair and plausible to
have the whole State vote for all
the members of Congress. Ger
ardstown district might give
majority for one Of two candi-
dates and yet Hedgesville, by
larger majority for the minority
candidate of Gerardstown, would
practically determine who should
be the Commissioner for that dis
trict and so Uice Uersa. We I'M
derstand the law is an effort of
the Legislative ability of Hon. Geo.
f. Evans. but even his irresista-
BILE influence couldn't have sue
ceeded in passing it through the
legislature without the aid OF the
democratic majority. 1t is not
therefore party measure, but a
subject directly affecting our To-
cal interests. The people will act
wisely in voting against it.
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Two Opinions of West Vir
ginia Politics.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. Goth.
Speaker Carlisle, of Kentucky, ar
rived here this morning. Meeting a
correspondent, he said; 81 am right
from West Virginia, and will proba-
bly, start for Ohio in the morning."
"How about West Virginia ?"
"West Virginia is all right. The
Democrats will carry the State by a
good majority. 1 think we will elect
a solid Democratic delegation to
Congress from the State"
PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 29.-Thos.
A. Armstrong arrived home this
morning from West Virginia, where
he has been making speeches for the
Fusionists. The writer met him at
his office when he arrived and asked
what he thought of the appearance
OF things in West Virginia.
at looks to me-" said Mr.. Arm
strong, as if the combination of the
Republicans and Greenbackers
would carry the State by good ma
jority. l. am not prepared to give
figures, but / base my opinion upon
what / saw and what l have gener-
ally found to be good indications of
how things are going"
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sides, and decide according to
their consciences. Truths truth,
the light of heaven, and will pre-
vail. Gentlemen, in selecting your
candidates, remember Thomas
Jefferson's words: lis he honest !?
Is he capable?' Ifso, he will do to
send before the people. The
world may say what it pleases
about us. We believed that the
nomination at Chicago was an
unwise one; but Grover Cleveland
is the nominee of the Democratic
party, and we will not separate
from the party we have all known
and loved SO long. We shall give
Cleveland and Hendricks full,
fair and honorable support" A
communication was received from
the Executive Committee of the
Peoples party, suggesting certain
candidates, but no attention was
paid to it.
A. b. Tappan was elected chair
man, with a vice president from
each Assembly district. The
Committee on Resolutions report
ed in favor Of endorsing ''unqual-
ifiedly" the nominations made at
Chicago, and those for the Court
of Appeals made at Saratoga. Both
reports were adopted. The fol-
lowing ticket was then unanimous
ly nominated: For mayor, Alder
man III. J. Grant; comptroller, ex-
Congressman p. Henry Dugro;
district attorney, ex-senator Geo.
HI. Forster; presidento of the Board
of Alderman, Gen. (ex-Alderman)
John Cochrane. All the candida
ties, especially Alderman Grant,
were heartily cheered. After APP
pointing a committee to arrange
for ratification meeting, the con-
vention adjourned.
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Butler Stirs Up Albany.

HE FIRES HIS SPEECH AT CLEvELAND's
WINDOWS, AND MOB EGGS MIR.
GRADY.
ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 29.-Gen.
Butler arrived here from New
York this afternoon. He was met
at the depot by about 1000 per-
sons. He entered a carriage and
was driven to the Capitol Park,
where he subsequently made a
brief speech. He was in full view
of the executive chambers win
dows. He denounced monopolies,
and expressed the belief that he
would be elected.
Butler, Thomas f. Grady and
Col. Blanton Duncan, of Kentucky,
addressed a labor meeting tonight
at the Hudson avenue tent. An
organized mob, consisting of en-
ployes on the new Capitol, took
possession, and reviled, interrupt
ed and endeavored by all means to
break up the meeting. The fol-
lowers of the labor movement,
however, were in the majority.
The gang, finding all their efforts
futile, procured eggs, and threw
them at Mr.. Grady. He paid no
attention to these, but continued
on, when his revilers, finding his
sharp retorts to their questions
were in each instance against
them, allowed him to finish. The
action of the mob was evidently
directed against Grady.
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The BERKELEY FAIR.

Numerous and divers persons
are expressing the opinion that
the Berkeley fair will now be num-
bered among the things of the
past. Let us one and all resolve
that this shall not be. 1t can and
shall be kept to the front, side by
side with Frederick county, Va,
and Washington county, Md.
Our farmers are as thrifty and
skillful our housewives and daugh-
ters are as neat and handy, and
our mechanics and artisans Us en-
ergetic and enterprising as are
the people of these adjoining coun-
ties. The man who says it should
cease to be among the vital, liv-
ing enterprises ADMINISTRATIONS of
the county, must hang his head in
shame. What boots it that the
location does not please all? Of
what avail that there has been
loss to the extentof some few dol
lars stock-the loss has been
borne-don't cry overspilled milk.
Suppose you do consider yourself
wronged in some award-go to
the front again like game wrest-
Ter, and the next triumph may be
yours. The people who can pre-
sent such an exhibit as was pre-
sented at the recent fair and the
organization that never failed to
meet it's obligations, deserves sue
cess. Good, kind men, enterpris-
ing citizens, to the front, now and
push the Berkeley fair ahead.
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BLAINEC COMING.

We have no doubt the news
that Mr.. Blaine will attend the
tri-State demonstration at Har
per's Ferry on the 9Th inst. will
be hailed with joy by men Of all
parties. No matter what the
politics, he has been the foremost
man in American history for a
score of years and to legislators,
diplomats and the statesmen OF
the old and new world his name
is familiar household word, and
he is regarded as one of the fore
most thinkers of his day and
time. 1t is to be hoped there will
be no failure in this promise. Men
OF great repute are so often adver-
tised and fail to appear, as the
recent non-appearance of Mr.. Car
Isle, for instance, that managers
or advertisers should be care
full to carry out the programme.
If this is carried out, Island Park
will hardly afford room for the
acres of people.
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A serious collision occurred on
the B. and O. about midday Mon
day, near Pennington, w. Va.
The N. Y. and Chicago cannonball
passenger train was making As
miles an hour. A long freight
train, eastward-bound, was run
ming on the time Of the passen-
ger train. The latter had the
right of way and the freight was
ordered to side track at Manning
ton. Conductor Turley misun-
derstood the order and tried to
reach Pennington. When within
a mile of that place he heard the
passenger train approaching. A
moment later it dashed around q
curve and into the freight. Both
engines, nine freight cars and a
baggage car were wrecked. Con-
ductor Turley and Fireman Thos.
O'Connell were instantly killed.
George Leonard, engineer of the
passenger, had his back broken
and died during the afternoon.
D. w. Boyd, his fireman had both
arms broken and was terribly
scalded. Mail Agent Sapp, T. j.
Adams, Of GAINESVILLE, and Joseph
Dumire, of Grafton, were all SER
iOusly injured.
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Fashion Notes.
From Peterson's Magazine.

Corsages, of black, sapphire, or
ruby velvet, or of Sicilienne in the
same hues, are now worn with
skirts of cream white, and consid-
cred very stylish.
Velvet is extensively used for
trimming, this fall: that is to say
velvet by the yard, cut bias, and
employed in very wide bands.
Overskirts are made now with
very deep points in front, reaching
to the hem of the underskirt, while
they are caught up very high at
the back in loops or draperies,
leaving the back Of the underskirt
almost wholly uncovered.
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Great TriStafe Republican
Rally.
BLAINE TO ATTEND.

On Wednesday next, October Sth
inst, the republicans of West Vir-
ginia, Maryland and Virginia will
have grand rally at Island Park.
The State Central Committee posi-
lively promise that Hon. James G.
Blaine will be present. Gen. James
A. Beaver, of Pennsylvania, will be
the orator of the day and speeches will
be made by Col. Robt. G.. Ingersoll,
Judge j. B. Foraker, General Golf,
Hons. Louis McComas, F. M. Oar
by, S S. Burdette and others of Ma
tional reputation have been invited
Choice emusic will be furnished by
the United States Marine Band and
the Silver Cornet Band, of Fred
erick, Maryland. The b. IL o. r. r.
will run special train from Mar
tinsburg at 8 a. M; Vanclevesville,
oil; Kearneysville, 9.19; Duffields,
$50 a. m.
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A West Virginia Railroad
Organized.

GRAFTON, w. Va, Sept. o.
The incorporators and stockhold-
ers of the Grafton, Buckhannon
and Charleston Railroad Company
met here to-day and permanently
organized by the election of the
following officers: w. nj. Glenn
ents, president; John Bradshaw,
vice president; j. w. Mason, Sec
rotary; r. I. Devries, treasurer !;
George M. Whitescarver, general
manager; Frank M. Hilderbrandt,
auditor.
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A DRUNKEN PLLITICIAE FIRES INTO 4
CROWD, KILLING TWO MEN.

CROWD, klLLlNG TWO MEN.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct. L.
This city was tonight the scene
of the bloodiest tragedy known in
it's history All day the city has
been thronged with people at
tending political rally. There
was much drunkenness and num-
erous fights. About seven o'clock
a torchlight procession began to
move, marching through the prin-
cipal streets. During it's progress
several incipient rows were crush
ed, though people in the crowd
persisted in firing off revolvers,
but no one was injured. just as
the parade endeda fight took place
on the levee, in which number
of men were engaged. While it
was at the hottest, John Nunley,
who was intoxicated, came up and
drawing his revolver, fred it into
the crowd repeatedly. As the
result of his shots Charles Slaugh.
ter, q colored looker-on, was in
stantly killed, and Albert Nc CORN
ack fatally wounded, dying in five
minutes. Nunley is under arrest.
Iynching is threatened, and the
worst is feared, as the city is full
of drunken angry men.
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IN DOUBT.

A rather serious question pre-
sents itself in connection with the
Constitutional Amendment now
submitted for the action of the
people and upon which the Bar Of
the State are about evenly divi-
ded. The amendment is worthy
of support, as the object is merely
to change the time Of voting for
State and county officers, from
the second Tuesday in October to
the first Tuesday in November.
1t should be ratified for the rea-
son that it saves the expense of
one election, and saves one day
to the voter, which, throughout
the State, will amount in value to
large amount. 1t can be illus
trated by our own county Of Ber-
kelley. On the l4th inst. an elec-
ton will be held. There are IA
precincts, each of which will re-
quire three commissioners and two
clerks, aggregating S0persons, all
of whom must be paid out of the
taxes. The voters lose day in
attending, averaging not less than
IS cents in value to each and ev-
cry one of them. In three weeks
this must be repeated and the ex-
pense thus doubled. One cost
and one election should suffice.
But the enacting clause provides
that if ratified, the amendment
shall be in force from the date OF
such ratification, which would be
October 14th, and it is held by
many, that then the State and
county elections would be nulli-
fed thereby, as then the only
date upon which legal election
could be held would occur in Nov.
1t is a nice technical question and
causes serious doubt as to its ef,
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TammanyTak itStraight
A County Ticket of Its Own-John
kelly's Advice to the Braves.

a County 1lcket OF lIS OWn-JO nn
kelly's Advice to the Braves.
New YORK, September 20
Tammany Hall held its county
convention to-day and nominated
straight ticket. The hall was
crowded. John Kelly was greet
ed with extraordinarily enthusi-
astic applause. In calling the con
vention to order, Mr.. Kelly said:
$50 far as 1 understand, you pro-
pose to hold this convention as
the representatives of the Demo
cratic party, without regard to
other organizations. Loud APP
plause Before, when we con-
ferred with other bodies, we bar
tered away our rights--in one in
stance by means of lottery in q
hat. Our party has lived through
good and evil reports, and to-day
stands prominently high before
the people. / mean the people
who are willing to look at both
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feet upon the State election.
There can be but one law in force
at one time, and if this is adopted
it abolishes the authority under
which the State election will be
held in October. Verify our law
makers have badly muddled our
statutes.
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Serious Charge Against n
Preacher.

WORCESTER, MASS, Sept. o.
Rev Frank B. Sleeper, pastor of
the Baptist church in Gardner,
was arraigned before Judge Field
in that town this morning on the
charge of assault preferred by Mrs.
Ellen s. Holt. The offense was
alleged to have been committed in
June, 1882. Intense excitement
exists in the town, on account Of
the social standing of the parties.
Mr.. Sleeper is a married man.
The case was continued till Fri
day.
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SATURDAY, OCT, A, 1894.

AND now the Executive Com
mittees are making political CAPT
tai by assessing the candidates.
This is q different kind Of assess
ment from that proposed by the
Governor and Auditor. 1t is the
size Of mans pocket, his ability
to pay and the size Of the expect
ed receipts that form the assessa-
bic basis. Nevertheless it is just
as illegal and a little more so.
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MEETINGS AT BERKEL Ely
SPRINGS. Hon. e. Boyd Faulkner
and Mr.. d. g. Westenhaver will ad
dress the people of Berkeley Springs
in behalf of democracy, on Wednes-
day next, Sth inst.
Mr.. Geo. w. Feidt will speak at
the same place in behalf of republi-
canism, on Saturday afternoon Oct.
18th, at 2 o'clock.
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On Time.

A LII the spring styles in hats Der
IA bys and soft for young men, also
an excellent line for middle aged and
young men; boys, youths and children
cheaper than ever, at GETTINGER q
HOKES hat ard shoe emporium of
fashion. "a
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IF you wish to buy first class cork
i screw suit, ready made, go to NO
BLE'S Clothing store His clothing
has style and finish that commends
it to people of good taste. He makes
a specially of Wanamaker's clothing.
oct A.
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GOODNESS Mary, who is that
VI fine.looking young gentleman 60
ing up the street? Is he not SPLEEN
did looking fellow? He must come
from some metropolis of fashion (2).
He is only an honest, good town fell
low, George, who has had the good
taste 10 buy an outfit at MOBILES.
NOBLE can make any man leok sty.
lish: "a
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still further increased by losses in the
recent fluctuations OF stock values. He
met with some decided reverses, but
not sufficient to embarrass him flnan-
cially, and he retired from the broker
age business about q year ago, without
any entangling complications, though
much poorer than year ago. Determ-
lining to 20 into the newspaper business
he purchased an interest in the Muske-
gan, Mich, Chronical, and was on the
way to that place to embark in the
newspaper business yesterday MORN
ing.
A week ago his friends, for the first
time, noticed that he was Respondent.
His reticence and generally melancholy
demeanor grew more apparent from
day to day, until they became some
what alarmed for his mental condition
and frequently spoke to Mrs. Wilt
abou him. So fearful was near re-
latiye of some calamity, that the last
words he uttered to Mrs. Wilt as she
boarded the train on Monday morning
were advising caution and close
watch upon her husbands movements.
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THE following are the appoint
ments made by the Republican Exc
cutive Committee. Able speakers
will be present at each place:
jones Spring. Oct 10.
Scrabble, 6 10.
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A leading bituminous coal firm
of Chicago has despatched two
solid trains of fifty cars each, con
tanning Hooking coal, consigned
to the Porter Milling Company,
of Winona. The cars were elabor-
ately decorated with Blaine and
Logan flags and banners.
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The increase in the population
of Paris since 1876 has been 251,-
1872. The total population is now
1853, 1928. In 1876 the total was
1.98S,S06.
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HATS in endless variety. Cheaper
Ii than ever before All the Fall
and Winter Styles ready at
"a GETTINGER & HOKES,
Cheap Fashionable Emporium.
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WE had big sales in our Black and
Colored Silks in the last two weeks.
Cheap goods will sell if times are hard
ana then they like to buy silks chat
they know will wear well and not cut.
That is the reason of our big sales.
o4 Repc't, EMMERT a. FIERY.
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A LARGE lot of Gents Dress Hats
"A very cheap, direct from the man.
ufacture, for sale by
H, N. DEATRICK.
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TAKE DR.. Fahrney's Health Re
sto.er, best blood purefier. All
druggists sell it-$1.00
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Baltimore Market.

Corrected weekly by BLANDFoRD
FOWLER s. Co., LOG S. Charles St.
BALTIMORE, Oct. End, 1884.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-26
THEBTATE CAPITAL.
The OOuntHkttorney of Kinney County
abfkhe Mexican Consul.
The ExedH TONER Whetting His Axe for
the pEcapitatiOn Of Costing.
Increase II County Assessments Reported
YestFfRay Scholastic Report.

Special To tSGazette.
AuSTINtkuly 25.-Gov. Ireland has
received communication from the
county atterney in reply to charges
MADE by Minister Romero to the de-
partment PlEtate at Washington con-
corning ohTages upon Mexicans Mt
Del Rio. says that the statement
that the MkMcan citizens of the place
have been 43hpelled to flee across the
border Tor 1Tptection from American
desperadoeak untrue. Three Next
cans nave bffe killed this year, one in
PERSONAL eqfhunter with man whom
ne attacketi and who was tried and
acquitted he other two were found
ueau IN diNApntable portion of the
oWn, ana fN clue can be found
~ ,heir oeatn The charge that certain
MeAicans werEchased across the river
grew out OF TN attempt of an officer to
arrest MeX1ftn desperate for horse
steailng and who escaped into Mexico.
me attorney Indignantly repels the
assaults up9H the citizens of Del Rio.
preferred w Minister Romero and a
Mexican qYnsul near that town, and
says that 4l classes who obey the laws
and atte4y to their own business can
reside ilfhenney county with perfect
The Superintendent of education has
made 4ht the school fund appertion-
mentI 6n the basis OF five dollars per
capiiEwhich will be submitted to the
boarK9f education tomorrow.
lMfease In county assessment re-
ponhf to-day Washington county
alHA9G.
Rfmp county S4l,S03
MP is rumOred here that the official
lehd of United States Marshal Hal
.fjbsling IL to be decapitated because he
v not believed to be sufficiently afrec-
tionate toward the administration.
IL is also said that Jack Evans is at
the bottom of it. That gentleman
however disclaims any such purpose.
Gosling has been reported as having
congressional aspirations and 1t Is init.
mated his enemies would nip them in
the bud by bringing him into official
disgrace.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-26
CLEBURNE.
Special to the Gazette.

special To the Gazette.
cLEBuRNE, July e5.--The precinct
meeting for this precinct will be held
I" the courthouse tomorrow. The
question OF lease w. free grass Il keen.
ing things warm now and It is ex.
pseted VIII be thoroughly discussed to.
morrow In the primary. Delegates IN
.ne county convention which MEAS
on the I'd Of August, thirty-t,vs in
number Will be appointed. Kffer ,ha
meeting Is concluded speeches unon
the ai!-absorblng question will hs n upJn
'y C candidates for the legislature.
county court Is In session. ths o,vn
uocket being under consideration NJ
cases OF Importance have vel been al
me news agent informs your CORES.
pondent that the agent OF the Daiia.
Herald In an attempt Ia work thai na'
per into popularity here Is giving away nv
papers. This does not howevari, 10y
tne sale OF TIN GAZETTE as the ran
PIE VIII have y anyway. ~"
the ladies OF the Methodist ob,ro,
are giving lawn party to.niyht =,
me residence OF ID. j. Brown wsa a.
'or the benefit of their fund.
Inc cieeurne Light Guards had a
vel attended dress parade this after.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-26
TEMPLE.
Grand Council Of the United Friends
OF Temperance-Notes.


OF Temperance-Notes.
Special To The Gazette.
TEMPLE, July % The work of the
Grand Council of the United Friends
OF Temperance, which had been In SEES.
sion here two days, adjourned last
night. The meeting of the council
was attended by more delegates. repre.
sen'ing more local councils than have
attended any preceding council. A
good Tune was had generally, winding
,qp with a banquet given their guests
ny the local council In the Dickson
building last night.
The following named persons were
RAiosen as the officers for the ensuing
Hfar, VIZ: w. ID Paden of Cameron,
III W. r.; j. j. Swami OF Kasse. G..
a.; M. i. Matheny OF Temple, q.
Map.; DIR. James, Sherman, q. L.;
Jpn: Harry Hanes of Independence,
M D; j. u. Conger of Temple, G..
EM.; IL. w. Yeates OF Waco, q. s.,
VR, a. D. Norwood Of Naynsota, G. ID.
We next meeting OF the council
Nv be held mt Waco.
lYfssrs. Garrlpy & Co. have num-
l6 hands at work on the buildings
84ronnds of iron foundry here, aud
M not DO long Til they win be
4or work.
" Eeather is still quite warm aud
AW. aud cotton is beginning to
sn'VVps OF damage as "A result.