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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

THE AMERICAN IDEA OF GOVERNMENT.
THE MARYLAND BTATEsMAN's REVIEW or
THE SITUATION. JUSTICE AND EQUITY TO
ALL. BLAINE IN UNMAELY TERROR UN-
CONSCIOUS EVIDENCE.
Senator Bayard, who made the opening
speech Of the evening, was received with a
tremendous storm of applause, which lasted
several minutes He spoke for nearly two
hours. and held the attention Of his audience
from FIRST 20 last. He described the Demo.
cratic theory Of government rs the " Ameri.
can Idea" as distinguished from "the
merceuary idea" which the Republican
leaders have elaborated and followed he
made n lucid and powerful argument for
tariff reform, and insisted upon the duty Of
the people 20 put 20 an end all incentives
to sectional suspicion and strife. Each Of
his many references TO Governor Cleveland
elected three hearty cheers, and all the
points Of his indictment of the Republican
party leaders were greeted with uproarious
applause.
After snalyzing the difference between
the principles Of the two parties, Mr. Bayard
said
What but a disregard Of tho care Of public
property leads to the wholesale abuses and cor
ruptiOns that are seen an over the land and in
every branch 81 the public service until they
seem To- have become tbevery law Of Republican
administration
Ny object Is TO restore and reinvigorate IN the
North and in the South, IN the Fast aud In The
West what have termed the " American idea "
of government THAT the powers delegated 90
our rulers and officials shall be regarded as a
trust for the American people, with justice and
equity TO an and favor 10 none. That iu an
tagonism 20 the "mercenary idea 81 govern
mcnJ no public. property and The fruits OF no
public powers shall be perverted TO Individual
on class proht-least Of an, boy that breach o.
trust by which an official enrichcs himself by
Nogitimste use OF the public powers intrustod
TO him.
have here the document report No i76 Of
the House Of Representatives, Fourty-fOuffh
Congress and first session. 70 ctmtaiaa Die
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10
The Esigh1s ofI.nhor.

"In letter accepting the nomination 20
the office Of governor, nearly two years ago,
i made the following statement, to which
/ have steadily adhered
:" The laboring classes constitute the main
" part Of our population. They should be
" protected in their efforts peaceably TO as
% sert their rights when endangered by ag-
gregated capital, and All statutes on this
" subject should recognize the care Of the
" State for honest toll, and be framed with
" view Of improving the condition OF the
&" workingman."
I" a proper regard for the welfare Of the
workingman being inscparably connected
with the integrity of our institutions, none
of our citizens are more interested than they
in guarding against any corrupting influ-
ences which seek 20 pervert the bcucfcent
purposes Of our government and none
should be more watchful Of tho artful mach
nations Of those who allure them 20 self.
inflicted injury. - Governor CloUoLand'S Let.
ter If AcceptGHce.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

"Contented labor is an element of national
prosperity Grocer Cleveland.
1.-The State should not only be strictly
Just, but scrupulously fair. "-GT0cer CleUs.
land.
All taxation shall be limited TO the re.
quirements of economical government. -
Democratic Platform.
1.-THE people are forced TO pay taxes into
the city treasury only upon the theory that
such money shall be expended for public
purposes, or purposes in which they an have
a direct and practical interest. "-GroUer
CleoeldBd.
Corporations are created by the law for
certain defined purposes. Acting within
their legitimate sphere they should be pro-
tected but when. 10y combination or by the
exercise of unwarranted power, they Cypress
the people, The same authority which created
them should protect the rights of the citizen 4"
Grocer Cle1oldHd.
The necessary reduction in taxation can
and must be effected without deprving
American labor of the ability TO compete
successfully with foreign labor, and with
out imposing lower rates of duty than will
be ample to cover any increased cost of
production which may exist in consequence
OF the higher rate of wages prevailing in this
country. "-DeDaocratic Platform.
1.-The Republican party, so far as princi
pie Is concerned, is Renaissance: in prac-
tice, 1t is an organization for enriching those
who control its machinery. The frauds and
JobbeTy which have, been brought TO light
in every department of the Government, are
sufficient TO have called for reform within
the Republican party; yet those in author
lty, made reckless by the long possession of
power, have succumbed To its corruntinp in
huence, and have placed in nomination n
ticket against which the Independent por-
ton of the party are in open revolt Dem
0crdtic Platform
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10
bishop Huntington.
WHY HE PREFERS GROVER CLEVELAND To
JAMES q. BLAINE.

JAMES c. BLAINE.
Among the prominent men of the country
who spend their summers in the delightfnl
old country Of Hampshire, is Bishop HIM
tington, Of Syracuse, n Y, who resides for
the summer in an old-fashioned farm-hous
somewhat undermined, in the quaint and
historical old town of Hadley, Your re-
porter had a very pleasant chat the other
day with this weI-known theOlogian on the
political aspects of the day. While the
Bishops tastes and work do not lead him
into politics, yet he is keen observer of
what is going on in the political world. and
his deductions are made after mature reflec.
ton and careful investigation. AS TO his
own position the Bishop said "I class
myself with the Independents. for | am IN
the habit of voting according TO the charac-
ter of the men placed in nomination" In
reply to query as TO his opinion of. Mr.
Blaine he said: "Well, | have no desire
to publish my opinions TO the world, nor do
| care TO hold them back ] have never
been in favor of Blaine, whom / recognize
az a traflicker i'm official influence. and I am
very much panied to see 80 many of nv
New England friends yielding up the high
standard of morals so requisite to the Presi-
dental candidate in the past Nothing has
been said in this miserable attempt which
can bring him into the society of the nure
statesmen OF the past. IL would indeed be
deplorable II the young men of this nation
should be informed by this election that the
people of the United States condone the of
fences proved against James G.. Blaine. The
moral effect would be very depressing should
they be told by his election that they can lie.
defrsud, become demagogues, bride givers
and takers and still not forfeit the public
confidence. IL is a humiliating spectacle 20
see 90 many men like HOar, Dawes and
others twisting his dishonored record In
such way as 20 becomes deliberate attempt
TO make his conduct reputable To me the
action Of those who sneer At the attempt 10
purify the political atmosphere is contemp,
tible."
As the Bishop spends most Of his time in
Central New York his opinion of Cleveland
has weight. In answer TO his views of
Cleveland he remarked: ellis public life
has been Trustworthy, upright and manly.
lie Is man Of honor and there is much In
his public career to admire"
From the foundation Of this Govern.
ment taxes collected at the Custom House
have been the chief source Of federal reve.
nue.. Such they must continue 20 be. More
over, many industries have come 90 RELY on
legislation for a successful continuance. so
that any change Of law must be ut every step
rcgardful Of the labor and capital thus in.
volyed. The process Ofreform must be sub.
iect in the execution 90 this plain dictate of
justice. "--IJcnlOcTdftc ILpffOTzn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10
The New Wearing OF the Green

Arrah' Paddy, dear. and did you hear,
The news that's going round
The shamrock has been planted East
On old Know Nothing ground;
81 Patrick's day Jim Blaine will keep
With glory and pothecn.
And blow the bloody English out
For Trading on the green.
met with Star Route Elkins.
And he took me by the hand
And said God bless our candidate,
How do the IRISH stand ="
Hes the finest candidate. said /,
That ever pet was seen.
lie bates the very b'yes Themselves
Al shouting for the Green.
Then whispered. "Mr. Elkins
We have heard your tale before.
lis soft and sweet. hut will not meet
lour needs or eighty-four:
Though YOU wear our colOrs in your hat
As In my caubeen.
Within your heart the Irish know
How light you hold the Grucn.
SO, Paddy, let them play their game.
It's neither good nor new:
When thirtles turn - shamrock then
Wen count their flattery true
81. Patrick sday. indeed We keep
In ways they little mean:
Our votes shall show how much We love
Sham wearers OF the Green.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

1.-THE Democracy pledges itself TO purify
the administration from corruption, to re-
store economy, TO revive respect for law,
and TO reduce taxation TO the lowest limit
consistent with due regard TO the preserva-
itors and pensioners. - Democratic Platform.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

We proudly call ours government by the
people IL BE- not such when "a class is toler.
ated which arrOgates 90 itself the manage
mont Of public affairs, seeking 90 control
the people instead Of representing them.
Parties are the necessary outgrOwth Of our
Institutions; but p government Is not by the
people when one party fastens its control
upon the country and perpctuates its power
by caioIing and betnying The people instead
~ serving them. A government is not by
the people When q result which should rep
resent the intelligent will Of free and think
ing men IL or can be determined by The
shameless corruption Of their sunrages -
GoJsrnDr ClcDsl0nd8 Letter n AcccptdHce.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10
Branding Blaine.
The Red Hot Irons Applied by
Republicans.

WORDS or BITTERNESS. srINaINd EPrrHrrs
rms FINGER or SHAME DIRECTED IN
SORROW TOWARDS THE REPUBLICAN CAN
DTDArE FOR PRRsIDENr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

Parties are the necessary ouigrowth Of
BUR Institutions but a government is notb by
he people when one party fasteus It's control
upon the country. and perpetuates its power,
By csioling end bctraying the people instead
VI serving them "--Grooor Ctegelond.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

Laws unnecessarily interfering with the
habits and customs of any of our people,
which are not offensive to the moral senti-
ments OF the civilized world, and which are
consistent with good citizenship and the
public welfare, are unwise and vexatious. {"
Grocer CLeUeLdHd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-10-10

"Those who are not for the people are
against them and should be treated accord
inEly. Gr0Bsr CieUcl1Hd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
Death In the Mine.

a terrible explosion of iire-damp, ac-
red ut the mines Of the Youngstown Coke
Company, near Uniontown, Pa, last Mon
day evening. Where the explosion took
place % men were 1T work. Twenty min
utes after four and just after Pit Boss
james Cole and Superintendent Refs had
come up from the mine and gone to the
office, an explosion occurred which shat
tered the windows Tor mile around. Five
minutes later there WAS Il second report,
and Immediately after flames burst forth
from the openings. As soon as possible
efforts were made to rescue the imprisoned
miners, and six of them were taken out
soon after the disaster. Two Of them were
dead, and two of the other four were so
seriously injured that there is no hope of
their recovery. The work of reaching
the other men was continued Industrious
ly throughout the night, and by morning
the dead bodies of twelve of them had
been brought out and delivered to their
lflcnuS anu TclltlNcs III tue uioutl VI tHc
pit. The scenes at the mouth of the pit
Us the di>igureG bodies of the dead men
were brought TO the surface and given
into the hands of wives and relatives was
distressing in the extreme.
The dead men were found in every con-
ceyablc position. The greater part of
them were sutfocatcd by the after-lamp.
Some were burned to Il crisp, and many
were badly bruised by being knocked
against the sides of the pile. Those who
were not killed showed evidence Of hay
ing made great endeavors to escape. AL
bert Taylor and George Cunningham were
found locked in each others arms and
their faces buried in the water. 1t is not
known what caused the explosion, as the
owners Of the mine were very careful,
and used every prccaution against acct
dent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
Alarrlaoes.

On October 20, 1881, at the Reformed
parsonage, Wayne$boro, Pa. by Rev. +.
i. BANNER, Mr.. GEO. w. RICHARD, ot
Rouzervillr, Pa, 10 Miss KATIE j. FOA,
formerly of ShephcrdStOwn, w. Va.
October s, 1881, at ST. Peters Church,
Baltimore, by Rev. MrColgan, Mr.. +. G..
SCHAARMAN, of Martinsburg, to Miss
MOILIE ATKINSON, OF Berkeley
Springs.
October 0, 1884. at the residence Of the
brides father, Daniel Ungrr. Esq. by
Rev. T.. l.. Wilson, Mr.. DANIEL PRICE
and Miss JOY UNGER, both Of Berkeley
county.
October -. 1891, mt IIagerst"wn, Mr..
GEORGE GROVE to Miss KATE LOll-
MAN, both OF Martinsburg.
At the residence OF the brides father,
near North Mountain depot, Berkeley
county, October -. 1884. 10y Rev. VIM. T..
I.cavcll. Nr. j. RUDOLPH ROCKWELL
to Miss SARAH +. ALLEN, all Of Bcrke-
ley county.
At the parsonage of the NJ. +. Church,
in IIedgcsvilTc, October -, 1884, by Rev.
VIM. o. Ross, DR.. WIN. Il. DODGE, of
Augusta county, Va. to Miss ANNIE L..
WliITMORE, OF Berkeley county.
October 1lth, 1881, ut the home Of the
bride. by Rev. VIM. o. Ross, Mr.. JAM Is
II. FRENCH to Miss REBECCA J. AL
LEN. both of Berkeley county.
On the ITarper's Ferry Fridge, October
s, 1881, by Rev. James NJ. Stephenson,
Mr.. DAVID f. BROWN 70 Miss BERTHE
j. BOW EN-Doth Of Frederick county,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
blaine Photographs Himself.

Mr.. James G.. Blaine, the Republican
candidate for President, who is rushing
over the country at the rate of thirty
miles an hour" making an exhibit of
himself at every railroad station, truth
fully photographed himself some years
ago. When Iloratio Seymour, III 1865,
took the stump, Blaine in public speech
said:
eff we needed any excuse for an add
tional word on our side it may be found
and furnished in the extraordinary spec
taclc presented at this moment before the
American people, when the candidate OF
the Democratic party, in wild despair at
the result of the State elections, is travel
ing through the country on express trains
at the rate of thirty miles IN hour, with
disheveled hair and wild companions, en-
gagged in the hopeless task of reviving the
impaired constitution of the Democratic
party. And no sooner had he started on
the most extraordinary journey than you
found Democratic papers, in tones OF inn
pudcmt defiance, daring the Republicans
TO send General Grant on wild mission
OF the same character. No, thank you,
gentlemen, one Presidential candidate
making fool Of himself ut the rate OF
thirty miles an hour is quite enough, and
Gneral Grant, in the garb of plain citi-
zen, quietly awaits the verdict OF the ma
ton i'm his modest home at Galena."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
A Woman Tackles a Bear.

One day last week Mrs. w. X. Lee dis
covered a bear swimming in the Columbia
river, near Van cOuver, Washington Ter
ritory, and determined on its capture.
The men folks were all away, but she
summoned posse, including the children,
a boat and the dog, anil, armed with Il
butcher knife, attempted To prevent Il
landing, while one of the children went
after II neighbour who had II gun. The
hear landed and showed fight. Mrs. Lee
was treed once on big rock, but gave
chase again as the bear tried to make OFF.
The bear turned on her again and in re-
treating she tripped OIL stick and went
down, when the bear made 4 ferocious at
tack. She struck with the knife and
slashed it so severely on the nose that it
went bowling away long enough for her
to regain her feet, and the dog attacked it
so vigorously she made good her escape.
About this time the man with the gun
settled the contest, and for several days
bear steaks were plenty in the neighbor-
hood. Mrs. Lee showed great courage in
the contest and deserved bigger share of
the bear than she received.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
She Whipped the widows.

The plucky little wife Of engineer
I Myers, of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Yves tern Railroad, distinguished herself,
and created no little sensation at Hack
ettstown, n. j., last Saturday evening,
by cowhiding two young women who had
been flirting with her husband. Mrs.
White ard Mrs. Trimmer are widows.
They are constant companions, and both
fond of flirting rs an innocent pastime.
Nearly every afternoon, when the good
looking engineer would come into the
depot on his locomotive, they would be
there sweetly To smile upon him. He
seemed to enjoy the sly Irritation, and al
WAYS had a soft glance to bestow upon
the widows. The gOssips, however, heard
of the sport, AMI his wife was Informed of
her husbands sly ways. She accordingly
went to the station to meet the train. She
found that two other ladies were also in
waiting for her husband. Promptly on
time, in rushed the train. The widows
waved their handkcrthiefs. The wife
stood little in the background and be-
held her husband return tie salutation,
with as sweet smile us his smoke-be-
grimed face could twist up. With eyes
flashing, the angry wife then drew long,
thin cowhide from the folds of her dress,
and hurrying up to the smiling widows.
laid the blows on their backs chick and
fast. First one and then the other she
cut across the shoulders with the cowhidr.
Several bystan,lcrs tried to interfere, but
the irate woman slashed away at them too,
while passengers alighting from the train
stood astonshed and amused. The hus-
band hid himself from view i'm his caboosc.
The cowhiding operation lasted but a
minute or two, when strong hands held
the little woman AMI relieved her Of her
weapon. While she was whipping the
two women she cried out repeatedly:
"You flirted with my husband, did YOU?
Well, III teach you not to- And the
swish, swish Of the cowhidc emphasized
her angry EXPLANATIONS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31

There are certain seasons OF the year
when the system needs special attention,
namely, spring and fall. The sudden
chage in the weather, the atmospheric
effects upon vegetation and other causes
produce kind of maarial which perme-
ates more or less everything we eat or
drink. The strong and healthy can resist
their influences, but the weak and delicate
are made worse because of the depleted
condition of the blood. The use Of Il bottle
or two of the Seven Springs Mass Is all
that is needed to place die weak and fee
bic on an equal footing with the strong
and vigorous. Ii you want your blood
enriched use the Seven Springs Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
COMMUNICATED.
M,Rr1xsrrRG. October q, 1884.

MARTINsBCRG, Octooer q, i'0i.
- Editors Reglster.-our people had an
opportunity Oh Saturday evening 6i lis
tening TO IN address from one OF your
townsmen, the Hon. Geo. NJ. Beethoven.
Owing TO the meagre notice the meeting
was not as largely attended as 1t wouiu
otherwise have been. Still there was
good audience, and an appreciatlre one.
The political issues of the day were ABLY
and exiaustively handled, and at the con-
clusion of the address large number OF
the assemblage went forward and con-
graduated the speaker upon his mastery
effort in yindication Of Democratic prin-
ciples.
Since the State election there has been
A lull in political matters, and the various
meetings have not been well attended.
This week, though, we expect to have the
beacon lights burning on every hill anu
i'm every valley. We intend that Berkeley
shall roll up a good majority for Cleve-
land. Hendricks and "Billy" Wilson. ;.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
Burned to Death.

One night last week a barn belonging
to 5. V. Loughey, near st. George, W..
Va, was burned. The next day an exam
ination of the ruins made it certain that 4
human being had been cremated in the
burning building. No one was missing
in the vicinity, and it was supposed to be
a tramp who had been seen in the vicinity
the day previous. On Saturday children
playing near the ruins discovered in Il
fence corner the horribly burned body Of
middle-aged man. 1t is supposed that
he succeeded in getting ont OF the build
ing, but was overcome and died where
found. 1t is now believed that there were
two men in the barn. \ closer search of
the ruins discovered partially burned
hand. 1t is thought the unfortunate be-
ing thrust an arm through crack in the
building, and that the member was thus
better preserved.
Another fearful case of burning is re-
ported from Mineral county. While two
boys were hunting nuts in the woods, they
found the body of Il man who had evident
ly been burned to death, rs fire was
smouldering near him and portions of lis
body were badly charred. a half-emptied
quart bottle of whisky lay near him. 1t
was afterward discovered that the man
was a farmer named James La Rue, of
Frostburg, who was on his way to Il farm
to husk corn. He was about forty years
of age and unmarried. Justice Wincow
held an inquest and the jury rendered i
verdict that deceased was burned 20 death
while under the influence of liquor. The
body was buried near the scene.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
DfatI)s.

In Charlestown, October 18th, Mrs.
JULIA ANN STOUTZENBERGER, wife
Of W. +. StOutzcnbcrgcr.
At his residence in CharlestOwn, on
Wednesday, October y, 1854. Mr.. JAMES
ii. RODRICk, aged 81 years.
October 2lsr, 1884. ALOISfCS, son Of
Michael and Ellen RiOrdon, of Martins
burg, aged year and 1 months.
October lith, ut Falling Waters, WIN.
A. SISTER, son of Jacob Syster, aged %
yers. months and - days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31

DO not throw your vote away OH st.
John, or Butler, or-Belva Lockwood.
You may just as well cast your ballot into
the ocean as vote for either of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31
ZOE BLAINE.

The winning party must have 2ol OF
the electoral votes. The Democrats, by
the above table, only lack u of this NUM-
Der, and it certainly seems that they
ought to get u of the Al doubtful votes.
There are more than enough Democratic
votes in the doubtful column TO give this
many if fair election and an honest
count can be had. But there's the rub!
The Republicans are ccntering all their
efforts in indiana, New Jersey and other
States where they think by bribery and
intimidation aud fraud they can win, and
by this means they may yet defeat the
will Of the people.
The situation i'm 4 nutshell is this: With
Il fair election Cleveland and Hendricks
will be elected by II handsome majority.
by using all the crooked and fraudulent
practices for which they have become IA
nous, the Republicans may succeed III
elccting Blaine and Logan. The Amer
lean voters are the ones who shall decide
whether fraud and is apostles shall tri-
umph, or whether honest government
shall at least have chance. Which shall
in bc2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31

WE would like to see West Virginia
give Cleveland and Hendricks ten thou
sand majority next Tuesday. Ole Jeffer-
son may be relied on to do her share.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-31

EVERY DEMOCRAT should vote next
Tuesday. The Republicans may spring
some trap at the last moment, and not one
Democratic vote should be lost.