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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
BLAINE.

1t has happened repeatedly IN
American history that the most pop
ular and brilliant men of their epochs
have failed to win the highest hon
ors. Men of magnetic personality
often excite the fiercest rivalries.
The prominence of one man often
leads to the combinations of lesser
men within the same party to defeat
him. Envy an jealousy are always
excited by the spectacle OF popular
love.
Henry Clay was in his day the
idol Of the Wing party. He was adj
mired even by the Democrats. He
was a wonderful orator and a leader
of men. He seemed to grow great
er in the presence of difficulty and
danger, and he always seemed mas
ter of the situation wherever he was
placed. Yet he never won the great
prize of the presidency.
1t is thus with Blaine. His talents
as an orator and a leader of men are
like those of Clay, He has borne
the standard of the Republican par
ty with splendor and power that
have never been equaled in the an
nails of the country. Crowds have
pressed to see him, to hear him, to
grasp his hand wherever he has been.
No American statesman has been
more beloved. Yet, like Clay, he
has failed to grasp the prize.
Though defeated, Blaine is still
the most striking figure in the Re
publican ranks. He is still the lead
er, endeared to the hearts of all true
Republicans.-American.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
FAIR-VIEW.

A house near stokes school house
and occupied by Mr.. Davis was burned
last Thursday also several tons of hay
and fodder which was ricked close.
Mr.. Davis lost all his household eff
fects and has no insurance and he is a
hard working young manjust starting.
he feels his loss heavily.
The greater part of our farmers
have considerable corn to gather yet.
The crop is very fair one along the
creek.
Mr.. Daniel Chase, colored, has near
ly completed his dwelling on the land
bought of Mr.. VIM. H. Miller.
Mr.. j. Walper Snyder has purchas-
ed the land adjoining the Newcomer
mill property of Mr.. Henry Trostle
for S2,725 cash.
Mr.. Chas. Sutton pulled log out
of the creek in front of Mr.. Snyder's
house last week with his Traction
engine, which was II feet long by
about feet in diameter. It was a
standing pull for his iron horse but
as the true rider he pulled every time
he was called upon.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Trostle
is going to move from us, as he is a
good neighbor and citizen and a good
practical farmer.
The work on the bridge is still in
progress.
Mr.. G. w. Boyer, formerly the
teacher of the Vanclevesville school
but for the past two months teacher
of the Vanmetre school, has quit the
profession. Low salaries will not keep
good teachers in the work.
Rev. w. B. Evers proposes holding
a protracted meeting at the Friend
ship U. B. Church at an early date.
The fishermen, the swallows and
straw hats have disappeared from our
midst but the English sparrow still
stays undaunted by the cold north
wind.
Nov. 18th. 1884. NYE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The Republican party will be
stronger now than ever. Its inter
nal disSenSions will cease; the bur-
dens inevitable to long lease of
power will be lifted from its shout
ders. tits relieved Responsibilities,
and from the possibility of errors.
All the mistakes and responsibilities
must now rest on Democratic shout
ders. The function of the Republi-
can party as an Opposition will be
grand. The country will look to it
for safety during the coming four
years. 1t will still be the party of
intelligence and virtue, and will now
enter upon new path of usefulness
that will endear it more than ever to
the people. Great as its past has
been, it has greater future before
it. To bear defeat wisely is some
times better than victory. Let the
dead past bury its dead, and let us
all address ourselves to the duties of
the preSent.-AmericGn.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The congressional majorities are
as follows: First District, Golf, Rep,
202; Second District, Wilson, Dem,
1916; Third District, Snyder, Dem,
PIG; Fourth District, Gibson, DEM,
100. .ts
The following is the vote for
Supreme Judges, excepting Roane
and Fayette Counties, whose vote is
not in yet:
Long term-Snyder D., 67,7l6;
Flick r., 63,34S; SnydeI's majority,
1865. H
Short term-Woods D., 67,SOS ;
Brown R., 63,1O0; Woods majority
4,60S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
Claims of the Cleveland Democracy.

Nov. 4. Midnight.-We have car
ried the State of Now York by co.
600 majority.
Nov. 5.-We hare carried the
State by from 80, 900 to $4,000.
Nov. Eve have carried the
State by $4,000 plurality.
Nov. I've have carried the
State by from 10000 to $4,000.
Nov. 6.-We have carried the
State by about 5000.
Nov. 9.-We have carried the
State BY fully 5000.
Nov. 10.-The Republicans concede
the State to Cleveland by 1000 plu-
rality.
Nov. 11.-Clevelands plurality
will not be under 200.
Noy. 1.-THE State is ours by not
less than $50.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
HARD TO BELIEVE.

1t is hardly possible for an ardent
admirer of Mr.. Blaine to compre-
bend his defeat. New York gives q
plurality OF 1913 for Cleveland.) He
was not defeated by the people but
by the envy and hatred of men iii
his own party who would either rule
or ruin. Blaine Is not dead by any
means. He may render his country
better service as a subject than as !.
ruler. He will be trusted and hon.
ored long after his enemies have
passed into obscurity, and history
will accord him an imperishable
recommendation not even the bare
mention of theirnames.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
Nr. Blaine will go to Washington

Mr.. Blaine will go to Washington
and take a house on Farragut
square, where he will reside during
the winter, and complete the second
volume of his book, Twenty Years
in Congress-" Mr.. Blaine's elegant
house, near "Stewart CASTLE" in the
northwestern part Of the city, is rent
ed to California Democrat, and
during the great Democratic demon
Stratlon last week was gaiIy decorat-
ed and brilliantly illuminated. The
incident was matter of general re-
mark among the Department people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The West Virginia Legislature
convenes on Wednesday, January
14th, in Wheeling. The Capitol
will be removed to Charlestown the
first of May. There will be many
important measures brought up for
consideration. Taxation will doubt
less be an engrossing theme for dis
cusslOn. The rights of the press
another. The democracy will not
have large margin by which to
put through inimical legislation.
The minority will be so large that it
can compel attention to questions in
the interest of the masses.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
LET THEM TAKE COURAGE.

While the Republican legions
were victorious they had to drag
after them the camp followers. All
the creatures that 60 to war not for
the principle nor the patriotism, but
for the spoils, tailed along in the
rear of its victorious march. These
will now desert the party, and the
party will be stronger in consequence.
All may be ready to cheer with the
yictors, but the men that are stead
fast under defeat are the hope of
the future.
But the party will get rid not only
of its camp-followers, but also of its
mutinies, its factions and its inter
nal strifes. There has never been
much division on the score of princi-
pie orpolicy. All the heart burnings
and rlyalries have come out of ap-
pointments and combinations Of
office. Hereafter, for four years at
least, Republican claims for distribu-
tions of patronage need not ruff1e
the serenity of party policy.
On the other hand, it is as sure as
any thing in the future can be that
the Democrats will suffer disorgani.
cation and disintegration during the
coming two years. This disintegra-
tion and decay will be greater at the
end offour years. Itisin the strong
est degree probable that the Repub-
licans will control the Congress that
will be elected IN 1886, and that they
will carry the presidency IN 1888.
The thing for the Republicans to
do just now is to wait. The calming
and purifying process will swiftly
work itself out, and is most safely
left to time. The reasons of the
rivalries and enmities of leaders
will cease, and unity will not merely
become possible, but inevitable. x
large influx of young men will enter
the ranks, and the vital force of the
party be thereby increased.
Moreover, the party will no longer
be beld responsible for old abuses in
administration, nor called on to de-
fend bad men, nor even to apologize
for them. 1t takes the aggressive.
Therefore, let no Republican feel
downcast or dishearfened. There is
a duty and power remaining to ms
IN the present, and there is splen.
DID future In store for us. The man
who has been Republican for the
sake of its Offices and honors NAV.
perhaps, feel respondent; but he
who loves the party for its principles.
Tor its glorious past and its glorions
lnture, Will IN one year from now be
Of il than ever.-Amercon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The record shows that Mr.. Blaine
has been stronger in every commu-
nifty where he is well known than
Mr.. Cleveland has been in his. 1t
seems that Mr.. Blaine has again
carried his State easily, has carried
his native State by large majority,
and has carried Ohio, where he visit
ed IN boyhood and has intimate
relations. Mr.. Cleveland seems not
to have carried his ward, his city or
his county," CATH in Cincinnati
Enquirer (Dcm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
After an Office.

A prominent Attorney of the
Kanawha Bar approached Judge
- and asked: Have you heard
of any applicant for the position of
q. s. District Attorney" "No,"
replied the Judge, :" but l expect
every dead-beat Democratic lawyer
in the State will be after it," "But
| would like to have it," said the
attorney. eyes, expected it,
replied the Judge. 3D. is after
it," said the attorney. Just as
remarked, "replied the Judge, "every
dead-beat lawyer in the party will
be after the place" Charleston
Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Afte: all, Mr.. Blaine, defeated or
elected, made magnificent run.
The claims ofthe Independent organs
admit as much. They claim that
10000 Mugwump Republicans and
10000 Stalwart Republicans desert.
ed the Republican standard in New
York, and that at least 10000 IRISH
Americans went back on Blaine be-
cause Of Burchard's ridiculous three
RS speech. There are 100000 votes
lost, and yet Mr.. Blaine is certainly
within 1000 votes of carrying the
state, that nobody disputes. What
Il tremendous inroad this shows him
to have made upon the hitherto solid
Democratic working class vote.-
Boston Traveller.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Nov. H.
William A. Duncan, who was just
elected to Congress in the Eleventh
District, died at his residence this
morning. His death was due to con.
sumption. Mr.. Duncan was born in
Franklin township, Adams county,
Pa, February 2, 1886. He sradua-
ted from Franklin and Marshall
College, at Lancaster, in 1857. He
afterwards read law and was admit
ted to the bar of Gettysburg in 1859,
where he has ever since practiced
his profession. In 1862 he was elect
ed District Attorney, and again in
1868. He was elected to the Forty
eighth Congress as a Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
Mss CARRIE AsToR's WEDDING.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-In the
magnificent art gallery of the Aston
mansion, on Fifth avenue, the we'd
ding Of Marshall Orme Wilson and
Miss Caroline Schermerhorn Astor
took place this afternoon. Over
2, 500 invitations had been issued,
and greater part of that number
were present. The toilets of the
ladies were elaborate, and diamonds
and other precious stones Of almost
priceless value adorned them. The
art gallery, the parlors and the din
ing hall were magnificently decora-
ted with flowers. Over ten thousand
roses were used in the decoration.
The bride wore q robe Of white satin,
trimmed with point lace, the front of
which was embroidered in silver in
the design of q cluster of roses the
veil, which was of rare lace, present
ed by the brides mother, fell in
graceful folds about the shoulders !;
the ornaments consisted of a neck
lace of diamonds, presented by the
groom, and pearls. Among her
Worth evening dresses are two of
tulIe on foundations of satin. One
is of pale tulle, woven with threads
of spun gold. The front of the skirt
lis laid in folds, and the tulle is caught
up with looped rosettes of braided
gold. The train is also Of tulle and
falls in double box. pleats from the
waist. The other tulle dress is of a
pale sea-green, deliberately finished.
A handsome dinner dress is entirely
of black lace, embroidered with jet
beads. Another short dress is OF
light and dark shades of peacock
green velvet and Ottoman silk. Her
travelling dress will be of dark gray
cloth, with muff of gray cloth sus
pended fiom her neck.
The presents were many, and in
Guided a house from Mr.. VIM. Aston;
precious jewels, solid gold aud silver
tea sets, and objects of art. Their
value is estimated at $3.50, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
ENGLAND's HOPES In CLEVELAND.
Bg Gable to the Associated Press.

LONDON, Nov. 11.-Mr. Cleveland's
election to the American Presidency
has given great encouragement to
the mine owners in the Cornwall
district, who are confident, from his
attitude toward the Tariff, that he
will seek to bring about reduction
of the duties upon metals imported
into the United States. Managers
OF number Of mines that were
about to be closed on account of dull
ness in the trade have been ordered
to continue their operations. There
is better feeling in mining circles
than has been known for years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Will III. Herman, former editor of
the Okolona (Miss.) States, declares
that Cleveland's election "rings out
Lincoln as traitor and rings N JEFF
Davis as patriot;;" and he further
announces that "we of the South
propose to make the name of Lincoln
and his hirelings a stencil in the
nostrils of mankind"
After the oolkiller gets through
with the Burchards in New York, he
will find plenty to do among the
Kernans in the South.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The brightest American states
man, the most dauntless leader, the
Cicero of the Republican party,
fought the battle and melted the
gigantic vote of Cleveland to "thin
air. beat him in his home ward, i'll
his own city, in his own county ;
crushed his defenders with defeat up
to the very margin of the gubernat
orial chair, and in the State Of New
York did overwhelm him, and only
Succumbed to the stab of the fanati-
cal dervishes from behind.-Albdny
journal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Much money will be spent next
spring and summer by persons in
far-away quarters in pilgrimages to
Washington, in quest of office, and
many a now credulous Democrat
will a year hence, know something
of the hollowness of the promises of
politicians, and how much happier
he who wants and expects nothing
is than be who has hoped and work
ed for position and been disappoint-
oil
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

1t is now about time that we quit
politics and turn to business. A
business depression is showing itself
that bodies no good for the country.
People must live, and only precious
few can live on politics. The great
business enterprises Of the country
are bound to lag until the policy OF
the next administration shapes itself,
but individuals and local enterprise
should keep moving and not come to
a stand-still altogether.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
ENGLAND HAPPY NOW.

Business and trade are reviving
wonderfully in England since Cleve.
lands election. The English are
building on hope, and we hope they
will not die in despair. John Bright,
in a letter favoring free trade, says
7" The recent overthrow of the party
of protection and monopoly in Ameri.
ca may prove great blessing, and
when England and America have
embraced the policy of free industry,
the fabric of monopoly throughout
the world will tOtter to it's dOwnfall.n
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

As West Virginia was contested
by the Republicans, Senator Camden
thinks the State should be recog-
nIzed, and he suggests ex-senator
Davis tor Cabinet position.
There is some mistake IN regard
to the above. Good and true party
men must make room for the polite
al suspects. Turn the good rascals
out and reward the traitors who
performed the dirty work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

MARRIED.-Just as we go to press
word reaches us of the marriage of
Mr.. George NJ. Bowers to Miss Bessie
C. Gray, at Hagerstown, Tuesday
night, Nov. 18th, by Rev. Stitt, and
their departure for Washington. Mr..
Bowers is one of Berkeley's promis-
ing young men, and his many friends
wish him and his fair bride every
happiness. They would have been
delighted to join in the enjoyments of
such an occasion, but under the cir
culnstances of Blaine's defeat and
Georges victory, they all say well
done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

A number of aspirants for the
pOstmastership at Hagerstown, Nd,
are already in the field. Charles
town and Martinsburg can muster a
goodly number, who by iint of coax
ing and urging, will consent to hold
some Federal position. The good
work of reconstruction is bound to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Il think" unused Gail Hamilton,
who is said to be working pair Of
slippers for DR.. Burchard, 81 think
that Samson's feat of Staying a thous-
and people with the jaw-bone of an
ass is totally eclipsed. Brooklyn
EdGle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

THE WEEKLY BLADE, MAS
by's Paper, of Toledo, Ohio, is now
the Largest and Best Dollar Family
Newspaper published. During the
recent campaign, it reached the enor-
NOUS circulation of 100000, and it
leads all other papers by many thous-
and. They will mail specimen copy
free on receipt ofaddress. See adver-
tisement elsewhere.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Mrs. Jesse Putnam, Of Danvers,
Mass, completed her one hundreth
year on Friday. John G.. Whittier
paid his respects to the old lady,
who is the widow of a nephew of
that man of undying fame, General
Israel Putnam.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The drouth and strange epidemic
in the western border counties of
Virginia are causing death and des-
olation. Hundreds of human beings
and animals have died from the di-
cease.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
WE GIVE UP THE ELECTION.

"Inever argy agin' a success" said
Artemus Ward. When | see
rattlesnaix's he'd sticking out Of a
hole, | bear off to the left, and says
| to myself, that hole belongs to that
Snaixn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

On Thanksgiving day there win be
services in the Reformed Church of
this city as is customary. The SER
vices to begin at 1880 O'Clock a. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public. Offerings for the poor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

The directors of the B. and O. r.
Il. Thursday elected Robert Garrett
president, Samuel Spencer vice.
president, and Thomas M. King sec
ond vice-president.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Rev. r. H. Pitt. pastor, will preach
at the Baptist Church Sunday IL a..
m. and Up. m. Topic of morning SER
mon, 1.-THE seen and the unseenn; at
night, 1.-THE all-important question. %
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
wyoming

The total Republican plurality is s, 435, Dem
oci attic plurality Il, GIL, allowing on estimate q
Democratic plurality of 9O0 in Mcdowell and
Hardy Counties, which would give Cleveland
a net plurality in the State of 1886. 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
THE OCTOBER Returns.

The official vote OF the October election has
not yet been declared. The following state
ment OF the Democratic and Republican ma
Is one way or the other from the official re-
turns. Fayette County is contested by the
Democrats.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

There will be no preaching at the
M. E. Church, South, Sunday, %.
s. S. as usual. Experience meeting
at p. m. Preaching Monday "a, at
Z %. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

DIR. G. B. Hedges has gone to Balti-
more and Philadelphia to lay in a
stock of Christmas goods and to pur-
chase books for his circulating library
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
SATURDAY. NOV. 22d, 1894.

THE HERALD has the largest bona
lfie circulation of any paper published
I'm the eastern end OF this State, and .
town circulation equal TO that OF the
other swo papers combined. Printed
ltsta always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

ATTENTION ZOUAyEs.-You are
ordered to meet in Grand Jury room
Tuesday evening. Nov. 25. Business
Of Importance. w. Fl. RIGGS, Capt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

Mr.. Charles Gardner, of this town,
has secured q position as telegraph
agent with the Pennsylvania r. r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
THE NOV. VOTE IN W. VA.

The vote for Cleveland and Blaine in this
State has not yet been officially announced
The following figures are very near correct:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
TIE BLADE,
TOLEDO, o.
A PURELY
NATIONAL PAPER
Circulating IN Every State.

People are dying in Buchanan,
Wise and Dickinson Counties, Va,
it is believed, from drinking impure
water.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22

On appeal cases brought from the
Court of Appeals of Virginia the
United States Supreme Court We'd
nesday decided that it had no juris.
dIction. The Court of Appeals de.
cided that insurance companies are
not responsible for losses caused by
civil war, invasion, etc.
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