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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28
LET US DIVIDE THE L0AVEs AND
FISHES.


IL is now proposed to expend a
part of the surplus funds in our
State treasury, to increase the small
revenue of some Of the many unre-
munerated and hard working, pub
Ilic-loving disciples Of Blackstone, by
employing from three to five of the
sol0ns of our State at a salary of
anywhere from s. to SO a day to
re-codify the laws of West Va, thus
necessitatIng an expenditure of not
less than one hundred thousand dol.
lars. Of course, the people ought
not complain, as the majority in our
most populous and over-wealthy
State are in favor of taxing every
thing, from a grain of mustard seed
to an elephant. We've got the
money and we might IS well have
the law books. Lawyer Lucas, of
Jefferson, now an active legislator,
could be continued in lucrative
position, agreeable both Co himself
and to the people. But in all SER
lousness, we need, and that badly, a
proper codification or compilation of
the laws of this State. This
everyone admits who knows any.
thing about the matter. There is
too much law.making, and not
enough of law observing. All agree
as to the need in this particular the
only question is as to the remedy.
In this business age the people ex-
pect all their servants to proceed
upon business principles. When we
look about us we find that there are
men who have faculty for this kind
of work, and can do it correctly as a
much less cost than any commission
which could be appointd for that
purpose. Our sister States, recogniZ-
ing this fact, employ such men to do
the work and pay them a reasona-
BILE price. If the county wanted to
build bridge they would employ
bridge builders who knew how to
construct it, and not lawyers who
only know what q bridge should be
when built.
As an evidence of the practicable
of our suggestion, we refer to the
work of John Il. Kelley, in 1875
His revised statutes were the best
cod;fcation-barring the index
Virginia or West Virginia has ever
had, made too when the whole struc-
lure of the State laws were undergo
ng radical change to harmonize
with the new constitution, (if such a
hing could be possible). For five
)r six thousand dollars such a man
could do the whole work ofthis COM
and have it finished inside
IF six months, while the commission
would likely last for as many years.
Citizens, which will you hayeg "Pay
your money and take your choice.n
Mr.. Lueas and some other good
Democrats are exceedingly anxious
in the interest of the people that the
bill creating this commission should
become law, as several good law
yers in this end of the State have
been interviewed about their will
ingness to be on the commission. Ut
might be remarked that none but
the faithful have been invited). So
you see, before the Legislature met
the programme was made out, the
bills struck, and the show must go
on. 1t is to be regretted that our
State debt is not large enough to
deter such men from exercising so
much of their inventive and crea-
tive genius to help themselves and
their party along, with so little re-
gard to the real interests of the peo-
pie and of the State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28
= Case of bad Blood"
Ieiysuer's Food and Morals. u

lSiyHcfS ROOD ana Morals. u
" A father, by prayer and precept and
logging, had done his best to reform
his boy, whose staple diet was meat and
sausage and pie and cake at his meals.
with lunch between The family physi-
clan said to the father: IF you win put
a lesch back of each of your boys ears
once week for a month, You viii do
more TO reform him than your preaching
and pounding will do in year The
father asked for the philosophy Of this
prescription. why, said the doctor,
your boy has bad blood, and too much
Of it; he must behave badly or he would
burst. Then, said his father, 'rn
change his diet from beef and pie to
hominy and milk. y
In three months thereafter a better
boy of his age could not be found in the
neighborhood. The acrid, biting, evil
blood had not become food for leeches,
but it had done its wicked work and
passed away; and cooler, blander,
purer, safer blood had been supplied
from sweeter, gentler food sources. 2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

Heavy fighting is reported to have
occurred between the French and
Chinese in Tonquin. Several hun
dred Catholic residents in Yun-nan,
China, are reported to have been
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

A new complication is added to
the Illinois senatorial contest by the
death Of a Republican member of
the Legislature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

THE HERALD has the largest bona
fids circulation Of amy paper published
I'm the eastern end of this State, and n
town circulation equal TO that of the
other tive papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

Fenians are reported to have given
warning that the Prince Of Wales
life will be in danger if he visits Ire
land.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

Tho revival services in M. f.
Church, South. during the week, were
continued very earnestly. Rev. A.
s. Hank assisted Rev. Andrews yes.
terday evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

Prof. Maury and others agree that
but six counties in West Virginia
ara without coal, viz, Monroe, Hardy,
Pendleton, Hampshire, Morgan and
jefferson, which counties have q
rich deposit of iron ore.
The number OF square miles Of
coal area in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28
BILL HEADS,
LETTER HEADS, ENVELOPES,
CARDS. TAGS. &C.,
'rinted neat and cheap, al 'h'
: Martinsburg Herald Office.

Vice-President Hendricks pasTSssa 80
through Eere yesterday at l:S0. LIZ LIZ
artillery fired q salute. Mr.. HenolIssS5
came out on the platform ana DOW
to the people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

President-elect Cleveland states
that the announcement of his cabin
ct will not be made until after the
Inauguration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28
NAMES OF JOURNALS.

CHAs. C. FULTON & CO.,
FELIX AGNUS, - PUBLISHER,
AMERICAN OFFICE.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

Tbs Japanese have new dictionary
Of the Chinese language, comprising no
}aes thar fnr<v polssrysca
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

The President of Venezuela il 4
full blooded African.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28

BY a terrible explosion at the Brit
ish Royal School of Gunnery, near
three men were killed out.
right and others were fatally injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-02-28
mew Advertisements.
APTetiyWoman' sSeeret,

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from whom she most desires to mai, 'Y ,h''
waning OF her charms are the c,,,sS nm, .r
likely to make the discovery. Rut H.
Is no reason why she should mi r,,'.;',
and retain all the beauty Of haig In, Nm
her pride In youth. Let her L., Mr., ~
HAIR VIGoR, and, not ony wi :, lsis
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appear where the scalp has been Il p,nl,,i,
and locks that are turning gray. or L,et
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pristine freshness and brillianct oi c.,ap
AYERS HAIR VIGoR cures
Hereditary Badness.
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had been for several generations. ~,
bottle Of HAIR vIGoR started u yrowih =,
soft, downy hair all over his scalr. whi,L
soon became thick, long, and vigorous.
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Hereditary Badness.
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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
Death of Mrs. Fleming

At her home on Second avenue west of
Twelfth street at o'clock this morning,
occurred the death of Mrs. Minnie, wife
of County Treasurer John E. Fleming
Although the death of the estimable lady
was not unexpected it was more the less
a sad and severe blow to the now be-
reaved husband and other relatives
and the many friends here and
in Davenport. Her maiden name was
Minnie Rose Graham, and she
was born at Bellevu, Iowa, November
25th, 1860. At Davenport Nov.
4, 1881, she was united in mar
riage to John E. Fleming, of
this city, the present treasurer of Rock
Island county. Death was caused by con-
sumption of the bowels, of which she has
been sufferer for three years, and for six
months she has been lingering in the
threshold of death. She leaves,
with her husband, II mother and d
sister-Mrs. William Townsend, of Min
neapolis. Mrs. Fleming possessed the
highest attainments OF womanly character
| She was the idol of her devoted husband :!
life, and was beloved by all who knew
her The funeral will be held from the
house at O'Clock Friday morning.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
REMARKABLE Feat.

Last Saturday night a number of gems
tlemen who were assembled at the Julien
house at Dubuque. got to relating what
remarkable things they had accomplished
in the way of swimming. when a travel>
ing man for an eastern tobacco house,
told how he once swan ten miles in the
Monongahela river. This statement Gre
ated a burst of uproarious laughter and
the travelling mans hearers began to
chat" him numerically upon the alb
surdity OF such story. Their amusement
riled him. and drawing forth $50 he Off
cred TO bet any man in the company that
sum that he could swim the Mississippi
without divesting himself of a stitch he
then had on His money was promptly
covered and company OF eight persons
repaired to the river TO witness the ats
tempted feat. Two row boats were pro
cured at one of the boat houses and
the party rowed down to the levee.
where it was agreed the man should start
on his perilous trip. He waded into deep
water promptly at 1 O'Clock, and then
struck out for the further shore with the
two boats close behind. The spectators
soon realized that they were watching the
efforts of practiced Swimmer, and with
little apparent effort be reached the oppo-
site shore in just 40 minutes and landed a
short distance below the ferry dock. He
was then taken into one of the boats and
rowed back to this side. He won the bet,
and the admiration of the entire CONS
pany. He, however, paid rather dear for
his daring, as he was sick all day Sunday,
and was confined to his bed all day. The
gentleman was so far recovered Monday
evening as to be able to resume his trip
| westward
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
THE SOLDIERS, HOME SITE.
What the Local Committee is Ab0ut---
Prospects for Securing the
Necessary Land.

The local committee on securing suit
able site for the location of the soldiers
home, have been busily engaged OF late in
endeavoring to secure the additional strips
of land as recommended by the commits
sioners on their visit to Rock Island.
Although Messrs. Stoddard, Olsen and
cleveland the members of the com-
mittee-experienced. a great deal of
trouble in ascertaining as to the owners
of the tracts they required, they met with
no backset until negotiations were opened
for the last strip. ID 95 acres on Rock
river, owned by Simon Dexter, who,
thinking only of personal gain and an OPP
portunity to make, asked the unreason> :
able sum of $4,000 The committee Of
fered him $4,000, but thinking the cons
mite would be obliged to cover his fig
ures, stubbornly held out at $4,000. 1t is
very Improbable that the committee will
be able to pay such an exhorbitant price,
and as the land is very desirable, there is
now but one course to pursue, and Mr..
Stoddard has made arrangements to fol-
low it forthwith. Today he is circulating
petition among the citizens of South
Rock Island for signatures, condemnins
a portion of the land sufficient to cut 9
good roadway through the Dexter land
and when this is done jury will award
the owner whatever may seem reasona>
BILE. Mr.. Stoddard has also secured per,
mission from Superintendent Sudlow, Of
the Rock Island & Peoria road, to survey
land enough for switch running up from
the company's track, and when this i.
condemned the railroad corporation will
condemn it and take it according to law
The other land owners in the reg ion
have been very accommodating and shown
themselves willing to even making sacri'
fees if in doing so the home may be To-
Gated in Rock Island The Rodman trac
may be had for $3.50 per acre, and thu
other strips which are owned by the Eli
and the Stanley heirs, is offered the com
mittee at the same low figure.
The land which Mr.. Dexter is holdins
at such nigh price, he purchased less
than half year ago for 81 900 of NJ. D.
Merrill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
RASMUSSEN'S CARD.

In calling attention to the fact that we have reftted
Studio making it only the most complete but decidedly n
this vicinity We also wish call orr % ha
Photographic work. all recently produced and containing man
pleasing positions and effects of light and shadow VARYING in
miniature up 16x20 inches We have been by Ola @
critics that by far the finest display in M
artistic largely due to the fact that
excel than undee and bring aid experience e
gathered from II years continuous service avng begun Can
graphic boy in 1867 since which time we have %
months either by sickness vacaon) long experience cna
appreciate Importance of scenic effects Photo hence
fitted with of of %
uades and rustic bridges and fences boat rocks pon
lics starways and variety of background
chairs table statues, what the Chicago Photo Bureau %
equalled any gallery in this vicinity butWe plainly say (n5
easily demonsated) that gallery in this contains oneh
of Instruments; don't boast that they bo
sale and used by predecessors for 20 years.
latest improved amon
Vogaendr Enryscope and Dameyer Instantaneous
CELEBRATED LENSES GALLERY IN TINS M
pleased patron the best advertisement strive
the advertisement by the excellence of work In to b
satisfactory results patron given show of &
ive different positions and all of these proofs shown and
improvements suggest themselves resitngs will gladly m ~
charge Gallery 18th and End avenue Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
The Township Board.

There were present at the meeting OF
the township board at City Clerk Koch
ler's office yesterday afternoon, Super
visor Aster, Justices Halves and Cooke
and Town Clerk Koehler A resolution
was adopted levying a tax of IS, 200
So, 900 of which is to take up like
amount of railway bonds OF the old Rock
ford, Rock Island & st. Louis, which fal
due Jan !, 1886. and the 800 for town
ship expenses. The following bills were
allowed: John Barge, assessor, 800
city of Rock Island, $500; First National
bank, $75. Robt. Koehler. SIG 35; David
HAYES, $3.50; John Aster, S1.50: Rober;
Koehler, $3.50; s. f. Cooke, $3.50.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
Gipson & Smith.

The above will be the firm name which
Is to have the management of the well
known blacksmith shop at the corner of
Sixteenth street and Third avenue, here
after. John Gipson. who has owned the
establishment for some time, has taken
into partnership with him ]. G. Smith,
for many years in the blacksmith shops
of the Rock Island Lumber & Manufac>
turing company The members of the
new firm are both experienced mechanics
They have centrally located shop. and
will do good work and prosper, no
doubt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
A Valuable and Useful Invention

Mr.. John B. Johnson, of this city, has
invented substance consisting of en-
cry, stone and other material, which APP
piled to a wooden strop makes the best
knife sharpener extant. 1t requires but
few strokes to sharpen the dullest edged
tool Mr.. Ira G. Peck, of this city, is
associated with Mr.. Johnson, and they
have applied for a patent. The beauty
of the invention is, it is SO simple, cost
ing but trifle, and will last for many
years. Every household will have one as
soon as they see it, as well as every bus
mess where edge tools are used.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
A Fine Opportunity,

An excellent opportunity is afforded
one or two young men DESTROYS of learn
ing the profession of civil engineer by
Mr.. c. II. Stoddarl. He says he is wills
ing to give small number of young men
or boys lessons in the work for the help
they may render him in his local surveys.
Tomorrow afternoon he will make sur
vey of the Dexter property, South Rock
Island, for the Rock Island Il Peoria
railway. and any young men wishing to
accompany him. will meet him at Sweeney
& Walkers office in Bengston's block, at
| o'clock
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
Directors Meeting.

At the regular monthly meeting of the
directors of the Rock Island & Milan
Street Car company this afternoon. Peter
Fries was elected director in place of
Charles Berry, resigned
Arrangements were made for the con
struction of boat house on Rock river
for the Irawaddi canoe club of Dayen.
port. a committee was appointed con
sisting of Messrs. Johnston, Robinson
and Fries to petition the council for a
right of way for the water to come into
the city.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
DR.. C0wden's Nerve.

DR.. Cowden is considerably provoked
because he had nothing handy with which
to annihilate the burglar who paid him a
visit Sunday night. When the doctor be-
came satisfied that it was thief he heard
walking in the parlor next to his room,
he jumped ont of bed and made grab
for something to hit the marauder with
The first object he grasped was his spec,
tacle case, which caused sound like the
cooking of pistol and the thief was not
long in taking his departure, no doubt
expected to be saluted with bullet as he
jumped out of the window. The doctor
wisely concluded not to follow the fell
low, as his weapon might not prove as
effective in the moonlight as in the dark
ened room.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
No Agreement.

1t would seem from the following card,
publication of which is authorized by the
official committee of striking coOpers,
that all the manufacturers have consent
ed to the terms proposed, save Mr.. Wood"
ruff;
The committee appointed by the chair
man of the striking coopers TO interview
the bosses, have visited all of them and
a general good feeling prevails toward
the men by all the bosses except Mr..
Woodruff, who flew into tower of rage,
and would not be interviewed. The cons
mittee finding they could get neither
sense nor reason, left without getting an
expression relative to his views. The men
remain resolute and cheerful Mr.. W. is
isfed. This ought not to be, as he was
one of the first movers to advise ii and
took the trouble on Friday to say he
would pay early on Saturday, in order
that they might work it up. and now af-
ter the mountain. has labored it has
brought forth a mouse.
C... PHILIP MILLER,
''J '''o { FRED WIDIGEN.
1t remains to be seen what the cOopeTS
will do now. If the other houses agree
to pay six cents it is probable that the
coopers will be permitted to go TO work
in those shops. The only recourse then
left to them would be to attempt to boy
cot Mr.. Woodruff.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
A Good Teacher Resigns

Miss Margaret Osmonde. primary
teacher at building No. /, has handed her
resignation to Supt. Kemble and urged
that the Board of Education accept il
Immediately. Miss Osmonde has been
rendered position in the schools of Chi
cago at large increase in salary and is
naturally DESTROYS of accepting it. She
has been associated with the Rock Island
schools for ten years. and is one of the
most able and popular instructors in the
state. The Rock Island board has long
since recognized her strength and influ>
ence and she has been paid much larger
salary than is paid in other cities in the
first grades. The board will accept her
resignation with sincere regret as her
place cannot be easily filed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-02
No n ecesslty Of II.

The Union of this morning asserts that
Aid. Henrys appointment as deputy col.
lector will necessitate his resigniug his
seat in the council chamber. But there is
no reason for such a move, ard if the
morning sheet knows anything it knows
that One Office comes fro m the govern
ment, and the other local position, and
the holding of both would not bring
about any conflict or interfere with the
faithful discharge of the duties of each
The Union is very anxious to get Mr..
Henry out of the council. His rulings are
not always acceptable to the party con =
Germ. Because he has exercised an indie
pendence in all matters of public well
fare, and voted as he thought best unre-
spective of party ties. he is of course not
the man the Union would like to have
there. No, Mr.. Henry will retain his seat
in the council.