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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12
WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. z, 1880.
The city is full of people, and the
long session Of the Forty-NInth Con-
gress began today at noon. Pro-
baby no Congress ever opened more
quietly and with less excitement
than this. AS usual there we're
crowds of people at the Capitol to
see Congress meet. As usual at the
beginning of a new session there
were many new faces on the floor of
the House, and the old time hustle
confusion, and noise. Old members
greeted each other Familiarity, new
members were introduced, and there
was an interchange of congratula-
tons during the hour preceding
noon. The old House officers were
reelected, except the Chaplain, Rev.
MI. Lindsay. This place was given
to Mr., Milburn, the blind preacher
of Chicago. Representative Reed,
of Maine, was honored with the
complimentary vote of the Republi-
cans for Speaker. This makes Mr..
Reed virtually the leader of the min
GRITTY. He is considered the ablest
man IN the House Oh a quick retort.
He is very strong also in attacking
and answering the opposite party
in debate. And indeed most Of
the debating ability in the House is
on the Republican side.
The Senate, which is always quiet
and orderly, was unusually so to-
day. 1t met, organized by. electing
Senator Sherman President pro tenn,
to succeed Mr.. Hendricks, and adj
jonrned through respect to the mem
DRY of the late Vice President, whose
chair was covered with black.
The Forty Ninth is the first Dem
ocratic Congress to meet under a
Democratic Administration since
the days of ex-P President Buchanan.
The country will be watchful to see
how much the party has learned
since treason shouted in the Capitol
and plotted in the cabinet.
Twenty six years have passed
away, thirteen Congresses hayecome
and twelve have gone since, on the
first Monday in December, 1859,
James Buchanan, the last Democrat
ic predecessor of President Cleve.
land, sent his annual message to
Congress.
Some of the Senators and repre-
sentatives who assembled at the
Capitol today were there on the
first Monday in December, 1859. If
they will cast their eyes over this
beautiful city, recalling what it was
then and noting what it is now, they
will have a gauge by which to meas
ure the change wrought in the Ma
tion during those twenty six years.
Every measure of public policy
which has contributed TO the mag
~nificient advancement of the country
IN all these years has been a RepuE-
lican measure, and has been carried
against the united and unreienting
opposition of the Democracy.
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Mew Advertisements.
A Safeguard.

The fatal rape. ~Aa which slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into the grayest maladies Of the throat
and lungs, is a consideration which should
impcl every prudent person TO keep at
hand, as a household remedy, q bottle Of
AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relief
and works so sure a cure in all affections
of this class. That eminent physician,
Prof. F. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says
"Mcdical science has produced no other ano-
dyne expectorant so good as AYERS CHERRY
PEcroRAL- 1t is invaluable for diseases of the
threat and lungs"
The same opinion is expressed by the
wellknown DR.. Id. Addison, Of Chicago,
ILL.,, who says
~ have never found, in thirty-fve years of
continuous study and practice Of medicine, any
preparation Of SO great value as AYERS CHERRY
PEcToRAL, for treatment Of diseases Of the
throat and lungs. 1t not only breaks up colds
and cures severe coughs, but Is more effective
than anything else in relieving even the most
serious bronchial and pulmonary affec;iors."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12

United States troops have been
ordered to Salt Lake City. there
being indications of a Mormon up.
rising.
Flames following the high winds
have done vast damage to cattle
ranches in Kansas and the Indian
Territory.
Sixteen vessels and many lives
were lost b. the gale at Colon on
Wednesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12

PIEDMONT, w. VA, Dec. An
accident occurred at the Hampshire
coal mines, near this place, today,
which killed Edward Brown, aged
about % years, and John SuItzer,
aged about 81 years, were instantly
killed. Charles SnItzer, a son 81
John Sultzer, was so badly injured
that his recovery is considered doubt.
lilies.
Major John w. Daniel has been
nominated By the Democrats OF the
Virginia legislature for United
states senator, and he will succeed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12
A Captains Fortune Discovery

Capt. Coleman. schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic. City and N. Y, had been
troubled with a cough SO that he was
unable 70 sleep, and was induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. 1t not only gave him instant
reiief- blu ailayed the extreme soreness
IN his breast. His children were SINH
larry affected and a single dose had the
same happy effect. DIR. Kings New
discovery is now the standard remedy
IN h Coleman household on board the
schooner.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard
Remedy at E. G. Williams & Co.'s
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These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
Of suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the Liver, Bilious.
ness, Jaundice. Constipation, Weak Kid.
neys, or any disease of the urinary
organs, or whoever requires an appetizer,
tonic or mild stimulant, will always find
Electric Bitters the best and only Ger.
tain cure known. They act surely and
quickly, every bottle guaranteed q
give entire satisfaction or money refund.
ed. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by e. G.
Williams & Bro
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,


Notice is hereby given that there will
be a meeting of the members of the Farm
ers' and Mechanics Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co., of West Virginia, on
TUESDAY, JAN. 9TH, 1886,
between the hours of / P. NJ. and 4 P. M,
at the Office of E. S. Troxell, Martins.
burg, West Virginia, for the purpose Of
holding an annual election for Board OF
Directors. E. S. TROXELL, Sec'y.
Dec, 18th, 1885.
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AYERS
Cherry PectoraI

Is not a new claimant for popular conf
dence, but a medicine which Is to-day
saving the lives Of the third generation
who have come into being since 1t was
first offered to the public.
There is not a household In which this
invaluable remedy has once been In
troduced where its use has ever been
abandoned, and there Is not a person
who has ever given it q proper trial
for any throat or lung disease suscep-
tible Of cure, who has not been made
well by it.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has,
in numberless instances, cured obstinate
cases of chronic Bronchitis, Laryngitis,
and even acute Pneumonia, and has
saved many patients in the earlier stages
of Pulmonary Consumption. 1t Is q
medicine that only requires to be taken in
small doses, is pleasant to the taste, and Is
needed in every house where there are
children, as there is nothing SO good as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
ment Of Group and Whooping Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be re-
membered by everybody.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral,
PREPARED by
DR.. j. G. Aver s. Co., Lowell. Mass.
Sold by all Druggists.
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1oeteS Souhty, ON The 7th har"t
AMENDED BILL IN CHANCERy
Roger Smith 4 Co, a Corporation anly
cut, VI Nonheeti-
HIS. Hyde, S. Annie Hyde, J.. Ken. Mann
The Meriden Britannia COMPANY vme1' news,
eriek, IL. 6. Reed, George Brabroot sr rtsd-
n. tlsh, partners as Reed & Barton ~ ny Il.
Ciapp, ohio Young and Gale CLAIM na,,n ..
as W.B Clapp, Young & Company. Ge es
George b. Owens & Co., John hodsksnss as
Nm; Halght, partners rs Hodgkins& Ha,s ~
W. II. Hennegen, j. q. Bates and Iobp 5ut'
noius. partners as Hennegen. Bates q ~
1ase 4 Co.; Henry {. Haskell; The Illooo;;
wasSn company y. A. Gorsuch, James NJ
Wisner, Trustee. NSisoh
Inc object of the above suit Is TO sci aside ana
declare null and void, certain deeds OF eane
veyanee made by II. S. HYDE, and III. 5 Hvdo
anu ,. Annie Hyde, and to subject the Der.
SONAR property in the Hyde Jeweirv business
10 the execution lien creditors. and tbe ssi5
real estate to certain deeds of trust in The hfi
mentioned. n 10 appearing on affidavit nj.
ed IN this suit, that the said defendants. i
Ken, Mathews, the Meridian BrlttaniC ompa.
ny. nm: Frederick. II. G.. Reed. George Bra.
brook, III. III, Fish, W. b. Clanp, Ohio Young
Gale Clapp. George b.. Owen. w :. GflberI
John Hodgkihs, VIM. Haight. w. II. Henne.
gen, J. Z. Bates, John Reynolds. Case & 90.
Henry Z. Haskell, The Illinois Watch Com.
peny, D.A. Gorsuch and John +. ANGEL. arc
nonresident of this State, they are hereby
require to appear within one month fro,n
tne l2th day OF December, 1885, (the date oi
the nrst publication hereof and do what is
necessary to protect their interests in this
A. Rohrbaugh, Atty for PIN.
December 18th, 1885. m
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SATURDAY, DEC. 18th, 1885.

THE HERALD has the largest bona
d circulation of amy paper published
I'm the eastern end of this State, and u
town circulation equal to that of the
other two papers combined. Printed
lists always open to the public.
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ELECTION NOTICE

The Stockholders of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank of Martinsburg, w. Va, are
hereby notified that the Annual Election
for nine Directors will be held at the
Bank, on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 1886, be-
tween the hours of IL q. m. and 12 o'c'k.
j. B, WILSON, Cashier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12
VALUABLE
HOUSE AND LOT
PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned, Special Commission.
er by virtue of a decree of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County, West Va, en-.
tered in the %chancery cause of II. n. Dea-
trick, admir-, &C.. VS.. Mary A. Day, &C.,
at the October term, 1885, thereof, will
sell at Public Auction to the highest bid.
der, in front of the
cuva! HOUSE DOOR, XstiMhwg, ". "
on Saturday, January 8, 1885,
at / o'clock 2. NJ, a valuable House and
Lot, situated on West Burke Street, near
Maple Avenue, of said city, known as the
DAY PROPERTY
with a comfortable frame dwelling there.
on, and a vacant lot attached thereto.
making a desirable home, being favorably
located near the business center of the
city.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by said
Decree: one-third cash on day of sale,
the balance in two equal payments of
nine and eighteen months, with interest
on the deferred payments from day Of
sale, the title to be withheld until all the
purchase money is paid, the purchaser
executing notes for the deferred pay.
ments. e. s. TROXELL, Spec. Com.
l hereby certify that Z. S Troxell,
Special Commissioner in the above nam
ed cause, has executed bonds with sufi.
cient security. S. II. MARTIN,
Clerk Circuit Court.
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v.faons. wnat indian Lands now held
In common should be allotted in severaity;
in what manner and to what extent the In
dams upon the reservations can be placed
under the protection Of our laws and sub
iected to their penalties, and which, Il any,
Indians should be invested with the right OF
citizenship.
he commends to the attention Of congress
the recommendations Of Secretary Lamar
with reference to the repeal and modification
of certain laws. OF polygamy be says:
sThere is no feature of it or the system
which sanctions it which is not opposed to
to all that is OF value in our institutions.
There should be no relaxation in the execu-
ton OF the law nowin operation, and he VIII
gladly approve of further discreet legislation
which will rid the country Of this blot upon
its fair fame.
OF civil service reform the president is In
clined to think there is no sentiment more
general in the minds Of the people OF our
country than o connection of the correctness
of principle upon which the law enforcing
civil service reforms is based. In its present
condition the law regulates only q part Of
the subordinate public positions throughout
the country. 1t applies the test of fitness to
applicants for these places by means of a
competitive examination, and gives large
discretion to the commissioners as to the
character of the examination and many
other matters connected with its execution.
Thus the rules and regulations adopted by
the commission nave much to do with the
practical usefulness of the statute and with
the results of its application. The people
nav all trust the commission to execute the
law with perfect fairness and with as little
IMITATION as is possible. But of course no
relaxation Of the principle which underlies
it, and no weakening of the safeguards
which surround it can be expected
Experience in its administration will
probably suggest amendment of the methods
of its execution, but he ventures the hope
thai we may never again be RENTED to the
system which distributes public positions
purely as rewards for partisan service. The
allurements Of an immense number of offices
and places exhibited to the voters Of the
land, and the promise of their bestowal in
recognition OF partisan activity debauch the
suffrage and rob political action Of its
thoughtful and deliberative character. The
evil would increase with the multiplication
of Offices consequent Upon extension and
growth of the country. Civil service reform,
he says, came none to soon to check the
progress OF political Generalization.
One of the minor but yet important rec
concentrations of the president is prompt
action by congress to secure proper accom-
mediation and protection for the capitol
library.
His last ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS immedi-
ately preceding the closing paragraph of his
message, is n urging immediate amend
ment of the law relating to the presidential
-,ACaocfOn I1ic rn DAnn1.~I1c rrskI A.
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Treasury Report.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-The following is
the annual report of the secretary of the
treasury, given in brief:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, D. c., December, Z, 1885.
SIR: Ihave the honor to submit the fol-
lowing report: The ordinary revenues of
the government from all sources for the
fiscal year ended June 30. 1885. were.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12

Leaving a surplus of........ ST., s59,7 1876 "a
THE assets of the treasury on the 4th of
March, 1885, including fractional coin and
other unavailable TENS were as follows:
Gold coin and bullion =. -. Ss41 5of 1879 %
Less certificates outstaad ng ...... Ia, li3, 40 90
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slss,sp,iS 81

Net balance in treasury ...-...-.. 500. Sls ,292 50
1.-The balance in thu treasury has there
fore been increased within the above period
by the sum of SIS, 053, 702. %.
compared with the fiscal year 1884
the receipts for 1885 have decreased s24-
1928, 1854
There was an increass in tho expepdi-
lures Of SIC, 100, $780, "a.
For the present fiscal year the revenue.
actual and estimated. is s315, 900, 000. 90.
THE expenditures for the same period.
actual and estimated, ara 500. $50, 0O0.OO
Total receipts, actual and estimated.
S3l5,090,o00.0. Estimated surplus s24.
a.50,0O0.0o,
The estimates of expenditures for the
same period, received from the several ex.
ecutive departments, are $3.50 ISL, 552. 81: or
an estimated deficit OF $24, $50. $50. 81. Ex-
ending the sinking fund, the estimated ex-
penditures viii be s292, 930, $50. "a, showing a
surplus CT So. 069. 47.65.
THE refunding csrtiicates..stiIl outstand-
ing amount to $32S, 500.
The indebtedness of the United States ON
March 4, 1885, including therein the bonds
issued to the Pacific railroad companies. was
xlsS2 SID ls7. o.: cash in treasury. ssh. 1ee..
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hem advertisements,
THE STATE or WEST Vi
AMENDED BILL IN CHANGER,

AT Rules held In the Clerk $ ofice q, cs
Gourt 81 Berkeley County, on The m Saleenit
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1886 THE COURIER-JOURNAL. 1885
AN ORGAN or
LIVING IDEAS AND LIVE ISSUES.
Monopolics, OIigarchism, and tho
Spirit of Sectional Strife.

The Courier journal HESRY wArTERsoN Ed
itor in -Chief), Ia the acknowledged Representa-
tive Newspaper OF the South, Ia Democratic In
politics, and first, last, and all tho time Is for a
reduction OF the War Taxes as levied GU the
people by the tariff now In force.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-12-12

OF the Indian question, the most dificuls
subject of the iaterior department, he feels
satisfied some progress may be ..otei in thu
condition Of thu Indian. There seems, he
lays, to be a general concurrence in ths
proposition that the ultimate object in the
treatment of the Indian should be their civ
nization and citizenship. No attempts
should be made to apply q fixed and unyield-
ing plan of action to their varied and vary
ing needs and circumstances.
he recommends the passage Of a law
authorizing the appointment OF six commits
~sioners, three of whom shall be detailed
from tho army, to be charged with the duty
of a careful inspection of all the Indians
upon our reservations or subject to the care
and control Of the government with a view
of discovering their exact condition and
nasds and determining what steps shall be
taken on bshalf of the government to i'm
prove their situation in the direction of their
self-support and complete civilization; to
ascertain what, if any of the reservations
may be reduced In area AMI what part not
needed for Indian occupation may be pur-
chased BY the government from the Indians
and disposed Of for their benefit; what, il
any, IrSiaus may, with their consent. be re-
moved to other reservations with o view to
their concentration and the sale on
THAR hshalf OF thair abandoned resar-
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SIG s5S,ol2 20

"The liabilities Of the treasury upon the
samc date were rs follows.
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S2Ol,s9o. o31 Oh
sl42,sss,5Ss 80

"The liabilities of the treasury upon the
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-10-17

The California Jute Mill Company
says it is not. The company has had
experience with both white and Chinese
labor and prefer the former. Chinese
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-10-17
MINT DIRECTORS REPORT.

The annual report Of the Director of
the Mint, just issued, contains a mono
graph on gold and silver mining IN Cal
ifornia, by Walter A. Skidmore, in
which he estimates that the gold yield
will be decreased during 1855 by more
than 100000 on account OF the in,
junction against hydraulic mining.
More than 20, 900 men have been thrown
out Of employment, and the taxable
property affrcted-nearly 1000 square
miles--has been deprecated from 50 10
90 per cent. Skidmore says: With the
sole exception Of the uncertain status
of hydraulic operations, the condition
Of mining in California may be summed
up as one OF unusual prosperity and
great promise for the future. Burchard S
report says; The increased activity in
quartz mining has compensated to some
extent for the compulsory abandonment
of hydraulic mining. The new process
OF diverling rivers from their beds is
meeting with much success. Alaska
still promises TO become an important
source Of gold. With the limited
knowledge already acquired, it is prob.
able the extent of ore veins on Doug
lass Island properties aggregate in val.
ue twice the amount Seward paid fu
the whole OF Alaska. The production
of silver in California is constantly IN.
creasing,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-10-17
THE STATE FAIR.

The State Fair at Reno has met with
better success this year, than ever be-
fore. Every county in the State has
taken more interest in having an ex-
hibit, and that is the principal reason OF
the success. The Fair has been good
thing for the State as we'll as Washoe
county and Reno, in the way Of plac-
ing before the public the fact that Ne
vada is one Of, If not the finest little
agricultural and stock.raising State in
the Union. It is to b. hoped that in
he future the Fair will meet with the
same success.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-10-17
same success.

SAM DAVIS, Of the Carson Appeal,
says some parties are talking Of starting
another paper in Carson with the avow-
ed intention Of freezing the Appeal out.
There are great many fools in this
world, some Of whom evidently live in
Carson; but the biggest fools are those
who have an idea that small plea town
will support two or three agate. papers.
The APPEAL is the "alivest" paper in
the Stale to day, except The TIMES. and
for any one 10 try and freeze it out
would be a harder job than to climb the
narrow and crooked path that leads TO
the realms above where all editors will
dwell in peace and happiness forever.
more.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1885-10-17
IL CHINESE LABOR CHEAP .

The California Jute Mill Company
says it Is not. The company has had
experience with both white and Chinese
labor and prefer the former. Chinese
w-priced labor, but notscbfeA.e
labor has been fouA sa
handled and more easily interested in
the work in hand. The jute mills
have TO contend against cheap Calcutta
labor, and If they can employ white Va.
Dor and make it pay,it would seem that
manufacturing houses which have
to compete with Eastern and European
labor ought also to succeed with white
labor. The jute company reports white
labor cheaper than Chinese in an indus
try which does not depend upon mar
kel created by their employers. The
employment of laborers who mutually
consume each others products is certain
ly conducive to the interests Of al!
these lines OF manufactures. The great
industrial question Of the age is how to
consume the products of the mills.
This problem cannot certainly be solved
by the employment Of class of labor.
ers who do not consume 10 any consid.
cradle extent. The capacity Of a
laborer to purchase is limited by his
capacity to earn; but if we add to the
limit upon his capacity to earn the
further limit Of the habit OF excessive
economy, the additional limitation is
placed upon the demand. From habit
the wants of the Chinese are few. A
hundred Of them will live in house in
which twenty whites would find them.
selves crowded. They still wear wood.
en- shoes, instead OF helping 10 wear
out the leather shoes they help to make.
Their food is Of the cheapest kind, and
their clothing Of the cheapest material.
They do not occupy houses, buy furni
ture, food and clothing, in proportion
to their number, in comparison to
the whites. Consequently they add 10
projection out of proportion to their
ability as consumers. In this age Of
the world low priced labor is not cheap
labor. The mills of Europe and the
United States would be better off to-day
if the wages Of operatives all around
were advanced IS per cent. One can,
not make the advance unless Others do,
but if all would JOIN in such a move.
ment their surplus goods would soon
disappear. The real trouble in the in
dustrial world is unequal distribution.
One earns a thousand times as much as
he can consume, while thousand 9TH
ers fail to earn enough to enable them
to supply their wants. No one expects
the rewards Of labor TO be equallzed,
but legislation may do something in
that direction. The search Of the la.
Dor markets of the world for the lowest
priced labor that can be found is a
movement in the wrong direction.
The employment OF low priced labor
only enables the manufacturer to glut
the market, while he should direct his
eneagies to the creation of consumers.
IS. +. Call.