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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

DEATH OF THE OLDEST CoNDUC.
ToR.--Mr. Rohrbaugh received dis
patch Thursday evening stating that
Mr.. Neptune, the well-known passen-
enger conductor ON the Parkersburg
& Grafton road, dropped dead, hav-
ing been stricken down with paral.
ysis. Every one who has travelled
over the branch" will remember
his portly form and jolly good humor,
as well as his constant politeness. He
has served as conductor longer than
any man in the employment of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and was
greatly respected by the company
and his associate employees es.
ton Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. PATTERSON WILL LECTURE.
Frank Patterson, the comic opera
troupe manager, who was convicted
upon a charge of forgery, has been in
Jail for over a year. His wife and
children were left almost destitute,
except an interest in the cottage in
which the family lived. After Pat
terson's conviction, b. Ten Brock
Stout, his lawyer took his case to the
Court of Errors. Mrs. Paterson has
strong belief in the innocence of hel
husband, and in order to raise the
money, needed in carrying his case
to the higher court, has prepared 9
lecture entitled Personal Experien
ces and "reminiscences of the Late
War;" She delivered it at Asbury
Park ON Jan. IA, in Educational Hall
before large audience. Mrs. Patter
son lived in West Virginia during
the war.-N. Y. San.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

WINCHESTER, Va, January 15.-
A collision occurred on the Valley
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad near Millville, the first
station from Harper's Ferry, yester
day afternoon, between an engine
OF ballast train, said to have been
running at high rate of speed, and
a freight train, also running very fast
to make up time. VIM. Fitzpatrick,
supervisor of the road, resident OF
this city, who has a wife and sew
eral children, and Charles Crider.
brakeman, youth of thirteen, from
Strasburg, were killed, Crider in
stantly. Fitzpatrick was crushed
from his adomen down. and lived
until six o'clock this morning.
Bishop, the fireman of the freight
train, living at Sandy Hook, was
also killed. The others of both
trains saved their lives by jumping.
Seven cars were thrown into the
Shenandoah river, and both engines
were ruined.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23


The great fish dealers, Charles
Robin & Co., and Philip Robin &
Co., of Jersey, n. S., have suspend.
ed. Their business has been in exis-
tence us years.
The Republican senators in eau
Gus unanimously concurred in the
opinion that removed officials have
right to know whether they were
removed for political reasons OF
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of their trusts.
and that it is the senator's duty to
secure the information if possible.
WHEELING, w. VA, January 10
The little town of Anderson, Mon.
roe county, was the scene of a disas
trous fire yesterday, which destroy.
ed almost every business house in
the place. The total loss will reach
$4,000; insured for 81, 500 in the
City of London. American, Of Phila-
delphia: Alabama, Of Mobile. and
Hibernia and Hope, of New Orleans.
Emma Kosher, quite a handsome
young woman of Grant county, died
a few days since in frightful spasms.
1t was soon ascertained that she
had taken poison with suicidal in.
tent. She had been heard to say
several times lately that ifher father
refused to allow her to go away
with some Mormon missionaries
who have been at work in that
vicinity for some time, she would
kill herself.
Gen. Golf has introduced a bill in
the House of Representatives pro-
viding that West Virginia State
troops who we're only in the service
or the State during the war shall be
placed on the same footing with gov
eminent soldiers, so that the pen
sion laws may be applicable to
them. AT present they are unable
to draw pensions.
Dispatches from Wilkesbarre
state that the people of Nanticoke
are greatiy agltaUed Dy a report that
some of the men imprisoned so long
ago in the mine are still alive
Lights have been seen ahead by two
of the party of rescuers, and it is
believed by them that the entombed
men have been living on mule meat,
and may yet be saved. "Should
one man be found alive" says the
despatch, it would be the most
miraculous thing it the history of
mine disasters, and yet it is possible
that more than half of them may
still be liyins.D The people are
naturally greatly excited by this
renewal of hope after all had been
abandoned. 1t will be sad, indeed,
if it is found that mistake has
been made, and that the whole party
has persisted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

Col. j. B. Payton, the efficient and
accommodating Clerk of the West
Va. House of Delegates. is made
clerk to the committee on Expendi
lures in the Department of Justice
of which Congressman Gibson, Of
the Fourth District, is Chairman
The appointment is a good one and
reflects credit on the State. We
congratulate the Col, and wish him
as many friends IN his new field as
he has in his old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

State VS.. John Rickamore, obstruct.
ing an officer-plea, guilty-sentence
$50 fine and Is days in Jail.
State VS.. Same, unlawful shooting
plea, guilty-Sentence, $25 fine and
Is days injail.
State VS.. Henry Spencer, grand lar.
ceny-trial by jury-verdict, not gull.
ty.
Jacob Catrow VS.. J. III. and Geo. T
Ward, appeal dismissed.
State VS.. Eugene Miller and others,
indictment quashed.
VIM. III. Smith VS.. G. H. Wolfes,
appeal dismissed.
State VS.. John w. Ripple and Dan.
iel Fleming, assault and battery, trial
by jury-verdict, guilty of assault
Motion for new trial.
Rule issued against VIM. Bagent
for contempt of court in not answer
ing asummon.
State VS. Robert Miller, carrying
weapon-trial by jury-verdict, no,
guilty.
j. w. Dodd VS.. George D. Miller
appeal-judgment for pl'ff $50.
Chancery.-Jacob Mcintyre VS.. Ly
dia Murphy etc., ordered that funo
due Geo. H. Mcintyre and Charles l.
Mcintyre be paid over by general re
eeiver to plaintiff as guardian of said
minors.
In matter of the M. E. Church
South, special commissioners report
ed sale and the same was confirmed.
May Butler VS.. w. A Griffin, Dert
filed answer.
State VS.. Chas. Whiting, petit lar
ceny, entered recognizance for APP
pearance on Monday next.
Frank Silver VS.. County Court, pro
hibition, dismissed.
C. M. Shaffer VS.. Geo. Ruble, AID
peal, trial and verdict for defend
ant.
State VS.. John w. Ripple and
Daniel Flemming, assault and bat
tery,-motion for new trial; yer
dict set aside as to Fleming and
nolle pros entered as to him yer
dict sustained as to Ripple and
judgemnt of Court pronounced, Sc
fine and costs.
State VS.. John w. Ripple, assault
and battery +; judgment $40 fine and
costs and 20 days confinement in
Jail.
Frederick Carter VS.. Caroline
Young ct al. Demurrer to bill over
ruled and sustained as to answer
and property in bill held subject tc
the debts charged in bill.
Jacob Stuckey VS.. David Candy,
admir-, and Geo. Ropp, admir-, Susan
Candy; report of Commissioner con.
tirmed and funds distributed.
John S. Bower VS.. C. w. Thorn
burg eft al, dismissed.
w. FL. TraEers qualified as spec
ial Judge.
G. j. Faulkner, admir-, VS.. Mary
w. Faulkner, ct al; Sd clause in
will of C. j. Faulkner, decd, con.
strued.
Geo. Sherrard ct AL, VS.. John
Sherrard ct al, Commissioners re-
port confirmed and funds distributed.
Henry J. Seibert VS.. John w.
Pitzer ct al. Commissioners report
confirmed and funds distributed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 20.-It it
understood that the representatives
of the Pennsylvania, Baltimore &
Ohio, Lake Shore, Lake Erie, New
York, Pennsylvania & Ohio, and
Cleveland, Lorain q Wheeling
roads, who were in session here
Monday and Tuesday, with refer.
ence to an equitable distribution OF
iron ore and coke, agreed to here
after refuse passes on account Of
freight, with one exception. Stock
dealers who come in with their cattle
will get a return pass home. Nc
coke, coal, iron ore, manufacturers
in short no freight shippers will this
year get passes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

A singular battle occurred at
Stanley, N. j., on the 10th. 1t was
between a bulldog and a mare. The
mare seemed to have a disliking fol-
the dog, and Oh that day seized him
by the neck and gave him terrible
shaking up. The dog responded by
Selling her in the nose. She broke
loose from him and kicked him
across the floor. He seized heI
then by the leg and bit her terribly
She finally got another kick at him
and closed his earthly career. The
mare then fell down from loss Of
blood, and was so much injured and
mutilated that she had to be killed
to pull her out of her misery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
FAIR-VIEW.
The ice harvest is passed.
Fox.

The ice harvest is passed.
The wild turkey fever seems to be
over in this neighborhood. Mr.. Sam.
uel Ramsburg of the Statesman" of.
flee shot one and Mr.. VIM. ID. Mckee,
of the firm of Licklider and Mckee,
at Vanclevesville, shot one.
Mr.. f. B. S. Morrow lost a valuable
brood mare last week.
The roads in some localities are still
impossible. The snow not being
cleared away, the public have been
making highway of the farms, of
Mr.. John Myers, and Mr.. Robt. S.
Flagg.
The creek was frozen over during
the last week to the depth of several
inches.
Rev. f. NJ. Woods will preach at
the school house, on Sunday, Jan. 81,
instead of Jan. "a, at 3 o'clock p. M.
The fifth month of the Fairview
school closed Jan. %, with an enroll
ment of34 pupils, an average daily at
tendance Of 10 per cent. Of daily at.
tendance of Sc.
Jan. q, 1886. REPORTERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

PARKERSBURG, w. WA, Jan. 20
An important case, and one that
is of great interest to the various
counties Of West Virginia, has beer
occupying the attention of the
chancery side of the United States
Circuit Court here for the past two
days. 1t is the case of the Balti
more & Ohio Railroad Company VS.
the County of Jefferson. The action
involves taxes amounting to about
ST., 1000 assessed by Jefferson county
against the railroad company. The
company obtained an Injunction
against the collection of the levies
made upon the ground that the act
of 1870, which conferred the author.
ity upon the county to subscribe to
the capital stock of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company, foreign
corporation, was not only unconsti-
tutional, but unjust to the Baltimore
& Ohio Company, which is thus re-
quired by way of taxation to contri-
butte to the construction of acompet-
ing line.
The chief point urged by the
counsel for the plaintiff is that the
Constitution of West Virginia pro-
hibits the Legislature from passing
bill which has more than one main
object in view, and it also requires
that the title of each bill shall ex-
press that object as well. tits urged
that the act of 1870, which confers
the right upon Jefferson county to
subscribe to the capital stock of the
Shenandoah Valley railroad COM
pany, is unconstitutional, for the
reason that the title, as well as the
bill, embraces more than one object.
There have been several other minor
questions raised by the plaintiff,
which will be passed upon by the
court.
The case has attracted much atten-
,tion among the legal fraternity be-
cause of the questions involved
The county of Jefferson was repre-
sented by ex-Attorney General G.
G. Watts. The Baltimore & Ohio
interests are in the hands of John a.
Hutchinson and Judge Caleb Bog
CESS. The argument by Mr.. Hutch
inson was pronounced exceptionally
forcible. Judge John j. Jackson
has reserved his decision and has
taken the case under advisement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

An exchange says a subscriber
who returns the paper marked .sre
fused" without paying arrearages
when he has the means to do so, is
about on par with that noted per.
sonage, the horse thief.
The widow and children of the
late John Halback, Williamsport
district, Washington county, have
been paid $4,000 by the Royal
Arcanum, the amount of the policy
held in that order by the deceased
husband.
An explosion of fire-damp occurred
Thursday in the shaft Of the New
burg CIV. Va.) Orrel Coal Company
Thirty-seven men were in the mine
and are supposed to have persisted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

The report of DR.. Hunt, health
officer of Parkersburg, shows the
number of births in that city during
the past year to have been 152, ten
per cent. of which were Legitimate.
In spite of this showing, what a
howl the hypocritical panderers to
public favor made when the press
called attention to the immortality of
that town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

ARM Cur OFF.-Elmer McGinnis,
one of the oldest freight conductors
on the third division, had his arm so
badly crushed in the yard here, Sat
urday, that it had to be amputated
File was getting ready to 60 out and
stepped from his caboose to another
track, the snow storm blinded him Sc
he did not notice train that was
backing up the track he was on, the
car struck him, knocking him down
and one wheel passed over his left
arm. The unfortunate man was ta-
ken to his boarding house on Ethel
street. DR.. Thaver amputated his
arm between the shoulder and ell
bow Grafton Standard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
Most Excellent.

J.J. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville,
Tenn, writes g My family and are
benefciaries of your most excellent med
icine, DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption +; having found it to be all that
claim for it, desire to testify to its virtue.
My friends to whom have recommended
it, praise it at every opportunity DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
is guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Group and every
affection of throat, Chest and Lungs.
Trial Bottles Free at E. c. Williams, Jr.,
& Bro. S Drug Store. Large size $1.00.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
The MIDNIGHT Horror.

Group. What father, what mother,
does not tremble at its name. You awake
and find your darling vainly struggling
for breath the harsh rasping cough
strikes terror to your quivering nerves.
Something must be done quickly, as the
deadly membrane is cutting off the little
ones breath. Parents, provide yourself
with bottle of DuLac' IS $ SWISS BAL
SAM, the Great Cough Remedy for
children, and its use will cause the
croupy cough to loosen, the dangerous
membrane that was forming over the
windpipe will be cut away, and in a few
moments your child will be sleeping
sweetly by your side. This valuable
remedy is sold at Gilbert's Drug Store,
at % and rs cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

The Supreme Court of the United
States has affirmed the validity of
the Railroad Commission act of Mis-
slssippi, which declares that Grail
roads in the State are public high
ways, over which all persons have
equal rights and makes any dis
elimination in rates penal offense.
1t further provides for the appoint
ment Of a Board of Commissioners,
confers upon them " the power OF
revising the tariff of charges and OF
exercising supervision over the
roads," The Supreme Court decides
that the States have the power to
regulate railway rates, as 1t has
already decided, in the famous
"Granger cases." If the Reagan
bill should pass Congress the issue
Will be again brought before the
Supreme Court in its widest bear
ings. A State can merely regulate
that portion of the traffic transacted
within the boundaries of the State
As most of the great trunk lines
traverse several States, such legis
lation does not afford any effective
remedy for the greatest evils of the
existing situation. Mr.. Reagan'S
bill provides for the establishment
of a National Railway Commission,
which shall have supervisory control
over inter State commerce, and put
an end to the inequalities in rates
that now exist. OF course, the
great railway corporations will resist
all legislation of this kind, but the
tendencies are against them, and
the Reagan bill is likely to become
law. The American people will
never tamely submit to state OF
affairs which has no foundation in
equity. In the last resort the peo
pie are mightier than the corpora
tions, and will promptly use their
power whenever the occasion shall
arise. At present traffic rates are
made chiefly TO suit the exigencies
of the railways and the pleasure OF
the railway magnates. Local bust
ness is overweighted by the eXces
sive charges necessary to make up
the losses incurred at competing
points. The great principle that
railways are public highways, over
which all people have equal rights
has been ignored. One community
has been fleeced for the benefit OF
another, and the power Of a railway
has sometimes been used to paralyze
the business OF an obnoxious indivi
dual. The people are tired Of this
condition Of things, and the end is
near.-HdnOUer Herald
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

INTERESTING PUBLIC EXERCISES.
Next Friday evening at 1880, I'M
der the direction of the Royal dream
I'm of this city; the Lecture Room OF
the Lutheran Church has been ten
dered and accepted as the place; and
as excellent decorum and comfort as
well as good entertainment can be
safely promised, the Ladies are speci-
ally invited. There will he music
specially adapted to the place and oc-
casion an address or addresses. Hon.
A. G. Triple, Supreme Regent, of
Baltimore, Nd, has been invited to
be present and address the meeting !;
and favorable response is expected.
Come all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

WOODSTOCK, ONT, Jan. 18.-Re-
Gently girl named Collins died,
as it was supposed, here very sud
denly. A day or two ago the body
was exhnmed, prior to its removal
to another burial place, when the
horrible discovery was made that
the glrl had been buried alive. Her
shroud had been torn into shreds,
her knees were drawn up to her
chin, one of her arms was twisted
under her head, and her features
bore evidence of dreadful torture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
An Old Citizen Speaks.

Mr.. j. NJ. Norris, an old resident OF
Rome, Ga, says that he had been troubled
with Kidney Complaint for a great many
years and with Eczema for three years
at times could scarcely walk and had
tried many remedies without benefit, un-
til he began taking Electric Bitters and
amounting his hands and feet with Buck.
lens Arnica Salve. This treatment af.
forded him great relief and he strongly
recommends Electric Bitters to all who
suffer with Kidney Complaints, or need
a Blood Purifier. Sold by E. c. Williams,
Jr. & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. Is, via
Galveston.-The second annual con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, which has been in session
for several days in this city, ad.
iourned today. Three presiding
elders of districts were created
There were no changes in the resi-
denceS Of the American missionar
les, but several of the native preach
ers were changed. Bishop Foster
starts for New York tomorrow, via
Vera Cruz and Havana.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

Change of schedule Oct. 18th, 1895.
trains from Pittsburg, New York. Philadel-
phla, make connection at Hillen Station. Bal
tlmore, at 30 a IN, and p m, through cars,
Ior Hanover and Gettysburg and points on
hanover junction road, Frederick Division
REM. X. r.. East Berlin Branch, and Gettys-
burg and Harrisburg road.
~ trains for Baltimore, Washington, PIttsburg,
fhlladelphia, New York, and points on all
Dranches, leave Gettysburg at 10 IN and p
p m, connecting at Hanover for points on
frederick Division Penn. r X, and branch Of
Northern Central X X. and at Emory Grove
for points on w. NJ. RR.
Passengers to and from Washington will
On ange cars at Union Depot, Baltimore.
ID. u. SCOTT, Agent, JOSEPH LRIB, Agent
Gettysburg, Pa. Hanover, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

There is no change in the condi-
ton of affairs at Slope / of the Nan
ticoke (Pa.) mines, where the
twenty-six miners were entombed.
Nothing has been discovered, nor
have any signs of the buried men
been found. A considerable stream
of water is now running along the
gangway where the men were at
work, and another rush of sand is
feared at any moment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
Iiem Advertisements.
A Safeguard.

The fatal rapidly with which. slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into the gravest maladies Of the throat
and lungs, Is consideration which should
impel every prudent person to keep at
hand, as household remedy, q bottle OF
AYERS CHERRY PETORAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relief
and works SO sure cure in all affections
of this class. That eminent physician,
Prof. F. Sweetzer, OF the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says -
aMedieal science has produced no other ano-
dyne expectorant SO good as AYERS CHERRY
Electoral. II is invaluable for diseases Of the
throat and lungs"
The same opinion is expressed by the
well-Lnown DR.. l.. j. Addison, Of Chicago,
ILL.,, who says
al have never found, in thirty-ive years Of
continuous study and practice Of medicine, any
preparation OF so great value rs AYERS CHERRY
PFcroRAL, 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 affections"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

Jas. McMichael, Esq, Quarryville, Pa,
says he used Powell's Prepared Chemic-
ais, after mixing as directed, 400 TBS. to
the acre, on corn. 1t is the best fertilizer
he ever used. He also used it for wheat
with good results in the yield of grain,
and good set of clover. Powell's Pre-
pared Chemicals cost Sc 90 per bbl., a suf-
ficient quantity to make one-half ton
complete fertilizer. Brown Chemical
Co., manufacturers, Baltimore, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

There will be no services in the
NJ. E. Church, South, tomorrow
Hereafter until further notice, Sun
day school exercises will be held in
Feller's Hall, and for the regular
services the members will attend al
the NJ L. Church.
A fire-damp explosion in coal
mine at Amy, Wyoming Territory
occurred on Wednesday, the 18th
killing thirteen miners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23

If anyone should find the issue
between the great political parties
OF West Virginia lying around loose,
he will please send the same to this
Office, as the Statesman has no defin-
ito idea what that issue is.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-01-23
SATURDAY, JAN. 2sd, 1885.

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