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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-06
A Memorable Contest.

ST. GEORGE, w, VA, Feb. pa
The county court adjourned to-day,
thus, bringing,to close its fifteen days.
session. This has been the longest
and the most memorable term of the
county court ever held In this county,
1t transacted no business except to
hear and dispose of the contested case
between Mayer and Adams. This
case was decided last Saturday in
favor of Adams, who was elected in
1884 and has since held the Office. ex
cept for few days in January. 1885,
when the Sheriff held it against both
Adams and Mayer.
The interest in the case had not in
the least diminished at the close of
the second week, when the decision
was given, bat many of the people
who had been here early in the trial
had gone home. Some of them did
not go until compelled by necessity.
as would be judged from what was
overheard. A gigantic native from
the Forks ofthe river had stood man.
fully against the railing till the ninth
or tenth day, when he manifested
uneasiness and anxiety. He ap-
preached one Of his neighbors and
whispered; "Philip, tell my wife
to borrow some meal l can't leave
the contest"
The arguments of the lawyers in
the case were by far the abest ever
heard at this bar, and occupied three
whole days, The main part of the
pleading was done by J. H. Haw-
thorne, of Kingwood, for Mayer. and
l.. ID. Strader, of Beverly, and w. 3.
Maxwell, of this place, for Adams.
A thing noticeable was the uncom-
mon courtesy between the lawyers of
opposite sides, which was in direct
contrast with the sentiments of the
two factions.
The decision gave Adams one ma
jority in the vote, after all illegal
votes had been thrown away. l
have talked to several persons here
and they say that the same ruling
that gave Adams one majority would
give him twenty. But one is suffi-
cient to hold the office, and that is
the point contended for.
On Monday when the court met,
Mr.. Mayer made a stubborn attempt
to get an appeal, but he had no
grounds for it, and was thus barred
against further process. At the
commencement of the trial Adams
proposed to Mayer that they should
jointly have the evidence written
down by a stenographer for the use
of both, but Mayer refused, and
Adams had it done at his own cost.
So when Mayer wanted an appeal he
tried to get it on this evidence. but
was fatty refused. and thus was
obliged to abandon his Case. He had
spent nearly all he had in it, and it
has thus proven all in vain. The
contest is now ended, and peaceably
1t looked for awhile like there would
he violence, but the trouble all pass
ed over. and Tucker county will
again disappear from notice until
some new thing brings it out.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-06

The Baltimore Sun is erecting a
beautiful marble building in Wash.
ington, d. c., to accommodate its
Washington Bureau. 1t has a front
of So feet on F street, and runs back
113 feet, will contain about 80 rooms,
and will be the most complete build
ing in Washington. Many Of the
rooms in the building have been
rented, and all could be but Mr.. Abel
will retain large number for the use
Of the Suns attaches in Washington.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-06

opening of navigation at Baltimore
results in better trade there On the
other hand, at Cincinnati business is
not so active; at st. Paul it is gener-
ally quiet, and at San Francisco it is
quiet and irregular. There has been
no gain at Pittsburgh. st. Louis adj
vices are that trade is improving
slowly.
Results due to the organization of
labor are seen in the meeting of the
Western coal miners at Columbus,
o., the success of the striking New
York cigar makers, the stubborn at
titude of the striking coke burners.
as well as the fact that most all of the
eastern cotton mills will pay 10 per
cent advance in wages in the spring.
Prices in all lines are as high AS last
year at this time, and in some lines
SOLO percent higher. Print cloths
are weaker and lower, having de-
clined from BIC. less l percent to
316c. per yard for 6.4s. This in the
face of an advance of 10 percent in
wages promised operatives on March
list, 1886.
Wool prices are not so firm, as to.
days quotations are light but prices
are yet unchanged. Stocks of COM
r.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-06

Strict punctuality, is, perhaps, the
cheapest virtue that can give force to
an otherwise utterly Insignificant
character.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-06

The ice-cieam joke comes in now
when the dear creatures fall on the
slippery pavement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-03-06

tine heeces is fair. IT Is De5Ie7ed rsiaS
manufacturers will take literally in
the near future, thus promising a
good spring trade.
Wheat has been more active for ex-
port and options have felt the in
fuence,of prices advancing all around.
On renewed speculative interest
part of the gain has been lost, but cash
No. red at New YORK closed at 922c
against 9lsc. one week ago. The ex-
port demand has not been fully main
tanned, and it is premature to expect
either renewed exports or an advance
in prices based on question of de-
mand aud supply at home and abroad.
Indian corn has been irregular and
lower on heavy receipts. No. 2 closed
at 50}c. against sac. week ago.
Wheat flour is about 10 cents higher
per barrel and the production is in
creasing, but the market is duller at
the advance.
Provisions have tended upward
with wheat and corn, but speculative
influences haYe prevented any special
display of strength.
Exports of dairy products are light.
Coffee and sugar prices are unchang-
ed and grocery staples generally are
depressed.
Pig iron is slightly sitter. owing to
variety Of minor influences, but
there is no change in price or de.
mand. Less complaint is heard as to
the quality of steel rails. Old rails
are lower and weaker.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09

THIS is what the Catholic Mirror says
Of the reported condemnation OF the
Knights Of Lsbor by the CsthClic Church;
The abandonment of Mgr. Tascbereau
spulies only to the Arch diocese OF Quebec;
According to telegrspsic reports, several
prelates in the United States have dlsnnct
Il stated this fact and have further SAID
tina, they have seen nothing in regard TO
the Heights of Labor which could De con
demned by the Church. OF course the
Church condemns violence, Dot It Is no"
recognized that the Influence Of this power
full organization hiss been on the side OF
pesce. Were it not for the Knights, the
recent strikes would have been IS bloody
and disastrous as those Of the past: We
DO not believe thst the Church will con-
denim the Knights Of Labor,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
STREET TALK.
Interesting OPinions of Prominent Clu-
Esns on Important Subjects.

Interesting OpiRions of Prominent Clti-
Esns on Important Subjects.
B L Rodgers, Bsthsny-Everything in
the country is blooming aud the farmers
are busy and happy. The wheat is simply
grand A backward spring is an sdvsnt-
age to the farmer in the long run. His
work comes all IN heap, but, taken all in
sill, the couatry folks are best pleased with
this kind OF season.
Hon. G. l.. Crsnmer-Tbe conflicting
interests of labor and capital can no more
be regulated by statute than sumptusry
euactments can be carried out. Lett to
themselves labor and capital will reconcile
their differences. which are often more ap-
parent than real, and their mutual interests
should secure mutual for6esr0nce and con-
cession. The doctrines of the anarchist
are foreign groSths, repulsive to our peo-
pie, sAd will gain no permanent foothold
here. The red flag must 20.
Mr. Robrecht-The eob6estones on our
streets are too small On account OF mar
row tires the weight of heavy wagon
falls upon q single stone and forces it out
of position, and soon destroys the work In
Germany, such wagons as We have here
would not be allowed on the streets, as
there they require the wagon tires to be
five or six inches wide, which results in a
great saving in the wear and tear of streets
the wide tires, in fact, acting as so many
street rollers.
Vim. A. Fair, Coutrsctor-Building
operations are somewhat retarded by the
labor agitation a. estimates based on the
old basis may result in loss if the eight
hour movement becomes success. Those
persons who were eonts mplating tbs cree
ton of buildings, thinks the contractors
estimates are high on account of the un-
settled state of fairs, and are easily per-
susdsd to postpone building. Repairs,
alterations and additions that can no long
er de deferred, are the main things dong
IN our line
Rolsrt Jones, Ming-My wages the
past year have not averaged more than
% so q week. People who don't know
anything about it hear Of miner having
an extra good run, cslculats q DAYS
wages on that basis and multiply it By
365. I wish that was correct.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
rHELARoR SITUATION.

The number who we're engaged IN the
eight hour movement is estimated at 325,'
600. fthese 10000 have gained their
demands without striking. OF the $4,000
WAC struck, $4,000 have bsen successful
and have gone to work. This would leave
the number on strike, al told, at 100000
men.
In most places the outlook is becoming
more hopeful. In Chicago, 81. Louis,
and Milgsukee, last evening, everything
was quiet. The railroads in Chicago are
moving all their freight, many of the old
freight handlers going back to their places
The Anarchists dens in Chicago are being
raided just as fast as discovered and sus
picious characters arrested In Pittsburg,
Philadelphia, New York, and other East
ern cities everything is quiet and orderly
But IN Cincinnati, owing to the fact
that a gang of SIX hundred well
armed and bomb throwing Socialists
have been discovered, trouble is feared
and Governor FORAKER has several regi-
imeuts of militia in readiness to act at q
moments notice. Also archer great
strike is feared in the Conaellsvilie coke
region, owing to the fact that the price Of
coke has been advanced by the syndicate.
But taking all IN all the outlook is more
favorable than a. any time since May J.
Tie excitement has to very gresf extent
died away and both emp o. erS and employees
are more inclined to tsss common sense
business ike vieR Of toe question.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
NEW MARTlNSVlLlE.
The Week Among New Martinsviliians-
Personal Mention,
IL. D

EeTsOnai Bentlon.
SPeeia! to TIE Sunday Rsgistr
NEw MARTTSsvILLE, May 8.-Ths circus
has come and gone, and with it many a
shining dollar.
Miss Anna Martin, formerly OF Union
town, this county, sister OF the late Prof
) ". Martin. died sIshort time since at
Wheeling, Whsre she had joined a sister.
hood shortly sf,er the death OF her brother
She vas taken of Sith the same disease az
her brother. consumption.
Jacob Koontz is having tasty fence put
around bis residence.
Ed Lspert is building an out door ice
cream resort just above his grocery. l.
will be roomy and airy.
A. D Estill OF Baltimore, was in town
this week on business
Among the number from Sisfe- vile in
town on circus dag we're Charlie Thistle,
]. Fl Mccoy aud George McCoy, Of the
Tyler Democrat, D W Custer, of the
Tyler Independent and wife, Jere Murphy
and wife and Abe Cox
Maurice aud Kins Casick, Of Burton, are
in town
J. ". Ne~nan is at Silver Hill.
A VGmber ut our young folks attended
the entertainment ever At Sardis. O.
Thursdsy evening given by bone talent.
The United States circus, which showed
here lsss Monday, gsve a very crsditable
performance; in fact, i! is the best that has
visited our town for several years
The attorneys are busy preparing for
Circuit Court which meets May Is.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09

Who has to work hard and must wear
rough clothes every day. he has coed IN
,eutions. He drops in to church some day.
II dressed in the height of fash
ion. The inside Of the church looks al
most as nice IS Q palace. The pews sre
ali rented. The poor man in bis ordinary
clothes walks in. 1t seems to him he 10 not
wanted there. They seem to turu the cold
shoulder to him. HegOes away resolved new
er to enter q church again, and Gays IN his
heart eff that is all there is in belief IN
God or in religion, 1 don't want any OF 1t
in mine" he goes back to his old hsunts
and peshsps incitss his fellows to DO every
thing they can against the churches.
The members of that church may be good
people. But they don't think. Everything
seems to be gong on all right just around
them and they feel satisfied and leave the
masses to take care Of themselves. Such
things as this are occurring sll the time
and no attention is paid to them. Some
Protestant churches would do well to imi'
tate the Catholic church more in trying to
reach the masses. The Catholics are
reaching out to ell classes, and side BY side
in the same church msy be found the rich
EST capitalist md the poorest day lsborer.
Hence the great growth OF that church IN
this country Of late years.
Another thing is worth thinking about
A great many Of our wealtbiest maDutsc'
turers and business men are church mem
hers. Since different social positions aud
qualifications prevent many employers and
employees from meeting on common
ground, the church, at least, ought to be
place where men can miugle together IN
fellowship and feel that they stand on com
mon ground. But sad to say this does not
exist in many plseesa as it should. lfit did
there would be less sntsgonism between
labor and capital. The great troubles tbs
the wealthy classes and the poorer classes
don't understand one another. While
many of the weslthiest people would Ike 70
DO everything in their power to sdd to the
happiness OF others who have not been 50
fortunate as they, and while they may
have far less pride aud sristocrscy than
men not worth dollar, yet the thought
lsssness of others and the failure of the
different classes to come together on
common ground neutrNlize all the good
they msy attempt to do. In some eitlei
of our country, this has gone so far, thai
every man who has little wealth is look
ed upon with distrus', and even If he tries
10 meet with the men around him and of
fers to use his Efforts in smeliora,ipg theil
condition in any way, they regard him as
suspicious character and sPurn his offer;
with contempt.
The church can accomplish great gocG
in reeoaailing the disturbing elements il
labor and capital and in counterscting thu
evils that those who regard neither Goo
nor man aretryiug to disseminate. While
they have already dous much they can DE-
more By being less exclusive.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
THE CHRUCd AND HE LABOR CUES
TON.

THE CHRUOd AND HE LABOR CUES
TON.
The general character of the Anarchists
who have been causing 80 much trouble of
late, is worth esrefUl study by the good
people OF the country. From their utter
snees it will be seen that they are nearly
all protested atheists. One of their mot
toes is We recognize neither COP nor
master" Another is Down with Church
and State" The ssnctity Of home is re-
garded as Of little Importance by many Of
them.
With such men promulgatipg their doc,
triGes in every city where they can End On
audience through tongue or pen, it can be
seen at & glance that great responsibility
rests upon all our people Who regard moral
ity as the corner stone Of all that is good
and great in a nation. Especially is there
great responsibility resting upon the
charches OF America, as they are regarded
as the guardians and disseminstors of re-
hgion and good morals.
There are few things about the rels.
ton Of the churches 10 the masses that
don't look very encouraging. Our churches,
especially some Of our Protestant churches,
are evidently growing away from the
masses. A thoughtful man can see this
with halt an eye. Many of the sb,ss,
churchmen admit it and deplore it. The
churches are Of course still exerting their
good Influences among their own member
ship and reaching out to others to some ex. |
tent. But that is not enoughin such times
a. these. Tnere are thousands of men and
boys in our cities lefI to the Instruction of /
in6dels aud atheists and sll those who
would destroy whatever is good in the
home or in the State. Such instruction is
abundant and cheap in almost every news
store in every city aud can also
be heard from the promulgators
themselves. The saloon is open
TO them instead Of 9 church. There
is always welcome for them there, but if
they should happen to 60 to some of the
churches they might regard their reception
as yeryeold. The msnmAy be day laborsr
Il
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
THE SUNDAY PAPER HAS COME TO
STAY

Some of our West Alexander friends
ssen 10 be over Jealous in their efforts to
stop the circulation of Sunday papers in
that town. Though there are still many
good people in the country who are opposed
to the Sunday paper, we are confident they
are entirely wrong in the position they take
and we believe they wouldido the world
great deal more good if they would use
their zeal in fighting for some cause that
will benefit men rather than in lighting
against a cause that is proving benefit.
Whatever the West Alexander people, or
any other people may do, the Sunday paper
has come u stay. A large portion Of the
best and most intelligent church people OF
The country are now on its side, and public
opinion is fast coming to iis support. 10
try to suppress it is like trying to reverse
the course Of The tides.
A bad paper is not ct 10 read on Sunday
or Monday or any other day; but good
paper is Just as good to read on Sunday
as on any day, So far as the work on the
Sunday paper ia concerned, it is all done
the week before, except two or three hours
work, while oil the work on the Monday
psper, except Two or three hoars, Is done
on sunday. There can certainly be little
objection 10 thu Sunday paper on account
of Sabbath WORK. If any is objected to, it
should be the Monday psper.
Sunday is the only time that great
many OF the workingmen Of our cities and
towns have Tor reading. Of course some
OF our over Jealous irieuds will say that
our workingmen ought to spend the Sun
day in reading the B.oe, the Saint s
Everlasting R-st," or Baked Meats
of the Funeral" While it would
be better Tor many people
ifthsy would read such books on Sunday,
Yet the plain, solid fact is, that they will
not. They will read paper or read moth
ing. People who object to the Sunday
paper ought to see that it is better for men
to inform themselves by reading good
paper on Sunday than it is to spend the
day in los6og or in listless idisness. 1t
should be borne in mind that if men can
Tot be made absolutely good all at once,
the next best thing is to make them as
good as possible. After the Sunday news
paper educates and elevates men fos q
time, our Jealous friends can then be sue
cessiul in making these men read The
Saints Everlasting Rest" and Baked
Meats of the Funeral"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
GRAFTON.
Miss Leonard Dead-Baptizing-G
and Personal Notes.

Miss Leonard Dead-baptizins-oe
and Personal Notes.
Special TO the Sunday REGISTER.
GRAFTON. W. Va, May 8.-Miss Jane
Leonard. of South Grafton. who was so
horribly injured several weeks ago by fall
ing upon a burning CRATE while suffering
from an epleptic 6t, died last Tuesday at
l o'clock p. m. She suffered untold
ssony, which wss frequently augmented
by the terrible commissions which had
brought about the terrible mishsp. The
funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at
two o'clock from the Presbyterian church,
Rev. Flanagan officiating.
Mrs Elizabeth Morris, wife OF William
F. Morris, died at her home in Grafton las
Sunday morning of pneumonia, aged 81
wears. Interment in PruntytoWn Monday
in the Smith cemetery.
There was bsptizing in the river here
l.st Sunday after services at the Methodist
Protestant Church. There was the largest
crowd of people present that ever before
asse m b'ed OF the river on similar occa-
sion. Twenty persons were baptized by
immersion and one BY pouring on the
water. -,
rne public schools OF Grafton will close
the present term on the 18th OF THIS
month.
Ralph Bingham. the celebrated boy ora
tor will give one Of bis interesting enter
tsipm nts in Grafton the latter part OF this
month.
The installation services Of the new pas
- &c .ha T,tbarap Hhurch Raw MI IL
Sherer, will take place on the fourth Sun
day of this month.
Rev. F. P. Robertson will preach his
fare veil sermon at the Baptist Church to-
morrow. he goes to Martinsburg to take
charge the church there. Rev j. l.
McCu'cheou, of Rochester, N. Y will sue.
coed him IS pastor here temporarily.
The Grafton Cornst Band has rented
the rink from the proprietors. They have
opened the rink and propose to run 1t for
the purpose Of raising money to finish pay
ing for the new instruments purchased by
them some time ago
Elias Uuerback met with painful &C.
cident last MoGdaY. He was burning
brush on the poor farm AMI BY some means
WAS caught in the I'D lie of a blazing heap
aud ahen rescued from the fame was
found to have sustsined very severe burns
The dwelling house OF Mrs Psyton Fen
ton, on Main street, was struck BY light
ming during the heavy storm last Monday
night Bat little damage was done. Mrs.
Fenton, who was in the house. says the
shock was very slight
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
Big-Eyed Girls.

f<hOCcH SnhSSb p
They will bear watching, but TIE
an ass who watches them, for BIZ -
mind 10 gore from the moment DC - =,
In q pubic place the big eyed e sl,.,
sparkle, but her escort won't u ~
one feeling in the world more iso,, -
exsspersting than another i . ln ss..sIs
a man experiences VINO is ,i,rins -
girl in the theatre and suddenly s~ -
her in the act Of besminq on suoba -
Big-eyed girls thro~ more neson ,s
their Chances than they perhsp. lus b
A great many Of them do not inIso.
fiirtstious even in the smallest s.of
il 10 difficult to resist the upsposes NJ
Of the return Chances which I. pm ~, q
bright eyes challenge, even shee Il b
press nothing bat hsppinsss iSe 80
The power of her eyes wonderfully a.
By the lights and excitement Of t .. 80
and she 10 opt 10 use them win .o S;xs
freedom. without for soipsfsnt inieos
insult her escort or render BIN -
He sees It and suffers no enc o
and modification, bat his pe'as
him from showing IL
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
Respected Ills Parent.
Araonaat s oryeae.

When (GenersD Tins was about l6
years old be met with an exciting sdven-
ture. He got home late one uigbt, and en-
tered the house through window. His
father, very excitsble old gentleman, WAS
under the impression that burglar was in
the house, aud, catching glimpse of dark
figure in the hall, he fired at it six times
with his revolver Having ex'inguished his
powder and ball, old Tins flashed light
upon the situation, aud discovered that the
supposed burglar was his son After the
furry was over. the boy was asked Why he
d,d not reveal his identity. Turning his
solemn and impassive face to his father,
her replied, With quiet dignity: Il thought
I'd wait till you got through. / didn't like
to interrupt you"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09
"I Love Her Better Than Liss.p

Well then, why don't you do something
to bring back the roses to her cheeks and
The light to her eyess Don't you see she
ia suffering from nervous debility, the re-
sui. of female weakness? A bottle of DR.
Pierce's "Favocite Prescription" will bright
en- those pale cheeks and send new life
through that wasting form. If you love
her axe heed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-05-09

DURING the last three months 69o iAmi-
lies, comprising S477 persons have been
svicted from their homes il Ireland It's
10 wonder the I,ish ore suxiOus iCr homs