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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30
LEGISLATION NEEDED.

Nj. F. B. Gowen, ex-President oil
the Reading Company, knows as
much rs any one about the methods
employed by railroad managers to
fleece the masses. He recently ar
gued before the Interstate Commerce
Commission for George Rice in his
contest with the Standard Oil Com
pany. and an extract from his speech
shows the imperative necessity for
legislation to prevent discrimination.
He said:
There is no injury to the general
public so great as that whereby the
officers of a public highway select a
few favored persons and giveto them
a secret rate which drives others out
of the business. It's my belief that
outofthe 100000, 900 annually paid
for transportation in this country,
from fifty to one hundred millions
are taken out of the pockets of the
people and paid into the hands of a
few favored persons. This fact ex-
plains the large fortunes made sud-
denly. / have recently examined the
affairs Of certain railroad, and as a
result of my investigation reached
the belief that $100,O00,000 would
not cover the amount given during
the last 20 years by this one compa-
ny to a few favored shippers of oil,
coal, &c.
No one pretends to controvert
what Mr.. Gowen says, and yet it
seems impossible to induce the peo-
pie to vote against politicians who
truckle to the railroad influence.
Our last Legislature defeated bill
which, if passed, would prevent rail
road officials from misusing their
possession of the highways in this
State. and similar bill was defeated
in the Virginia Legislature only last
month. The rank and file are unani-
nous for this legislation, and yet
they continue in office the men who
have done nothing and will do moth 9.
ing to accomplish it. We will pre-
sently appoint delegates to conven-
tion to nominate our candidate for
President. Will these delegates be
railroad attorneys and railroad Off
cials? We will presently nominate
members of Congress. Will they be
men who, in the past, have done alb
solutely nothing to promote legisla-
ton which the railroad managers
opposed? We will presently nomi-
nate members for the Legislature.
Will they be men who have done
nothing, and can do nothing, to &C
complish the laws which are needed?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

Our managing politicians dare
not controvert any of the views adj
vocated in these columns; they sim
ply defeat the men who would carry
them out.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

The rank and file are a unit
against the free-pass bribery. Let
us resolve to vote against every man
who, while holding office, accepted
this bride. For ourselves, we de-
clare we will not support bribe-
taker.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30
Commissioners Notice I!
John Moler's Executor
VS..
William Iucas- Ex,r.

John Moler's Executor
VS..
William Lucas, Ex'r.
To the creditors and heirs of William
Lucas, deceased, Dan'l ID. Lucas, Ex'r
of VIM. Lucas and as Special Commits
sioner:
EXTRACT FROM DEcREE:-It is order
ed that this cause he referred to =. w.
Washington, Commissioner, with i'm
structions to report what amount is due
from the estate of VIM. Lucas, upon the
debts heretofore credited against 1t,
what payments have been made since
the last report in this cause and to settle
the account oil Dan'l B. Lucas as Ex'r
and Special Commissioner.
Notice is hereby given that / will pro-
coed to execute the above decree at the
Office Of Forest w. Brown, in Charles
town, Jefferson Co., w. Va, on the 2ith
day of April, 1888.
S. w. WASHINGTON, Com.
March %, 'SS.-4t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

Outside of the small circle of rail
road officials and their emissaries,
voters are unanimous for such legis-
latiOn as was defeated at Charleston
in 81 and at Richmond a few weeks
ago; is it not time for the people to
legislate at the polls? In other
words, to make known their purpose
to vote against every man who does
not pledge himself to advocate and
support the bill to apply the inter
state commerce law to our home traf-
fic.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
uuired. II is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale by George L
Light. ianl4-H.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

1t is an amusing spectacle to wit
ness intelligent citizens voting year
after year for candidates selected by
railroad managers.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

The man who is not straightfor-
ward and hone st-who tries to be
all things to all men-generally
ends by being nothing to anybody.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

We need in Congress men who de-
sire office, not to make money, but
for the opportunity to earn reputa-
ton and popularity by thwarting
the conspiracies Of railroad mana
gers to plumber the unOrganized
masses.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30
REPORT ON STATE DEVELOP.
MENT.
BY the Tax Commission.
Continued from last issue.)
PUBLICITY WILL STIMULATE DEVELOP
MENT.

We anticipate interested parties
to raise clamor against this report
and probably many thoughtless per-
sons will be misled for time by
those who predict that those sugges-
tions will retard our development.
But no thougAtful man can be mis-
led; we recommend that the truth
be published to our people and it is
absurd to say that publication of
the truth will hinder development;
the publication of the truth will
Illustrate the schemes and hinder
the unlawful practices whereby the
public welfare is sacrificed in order
to enable few individuals to sud
denly accumulate vast fortunes, but
it will not delay our development.
1t is not proposed to violate any le-
gal right heretofore acquired by
either individuals or corporations;
it is not proposed to be less liberal
than formerly in giving aid to i'm
provements; we simply want some
agency to stand on the watch tower
and guard the public welfare (by a
publication of facts against those
unlawful and secret practices which
are injcrious to our State. Public
ity will be sentinel worth many
millions to our present population.
CAPITAL AFRAID OF RAILROAD sECURI-
1t can be demonstrated that what
is here proposed will not retard rail
road enterprise in this State. Lee
gitimate railroad building now lam
guishes because under the present
system honest capital is afraid to
trust itself in the hands of the Off
Gals of these corporations, because
experience shows that these officials
are apt to form secret inside comb
nations whereby they appropriate
vast sums of money which ought to
be divided between the outside
stockholders and bondholders.
This matter may be explained so
as to bring it home to the under
standing of an average citizen.
The State creates a corporation
which is authorized to construct
highway and prosecute the business
of Transportation. This corporation
raises money by selling its bonds.
Persons with idle capital are ready
to invest in any enterprise that will
WELD them fair rate of interest.
Formerly it was easy to sell railroad
securities provided the resources
along the projected road guaranteed
enough traffic to yield large sur
plus above operating expenses.
Although the affairs of the COM
pany were to be conducted by Off
Gals selected by the stockholders;
although the bondholders would
have no voice in the selection
of these officials, yet for a long time
it never seemed to occur to the
bondholders that such officials (be
ing trustees would misuse their of
flee to advance their own personal
fortunes. So long as the general
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30
West Virginia Democrat.

We need in Washington a few
men who can keep their hats on in
the presence of railroad magnate.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

We need in front few men who
feel that they arc respected and
trusted most by those who know
them best
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30

A full line OF samples can be seen at
DIR. c. Frank Jones' drug store. Charles
town, w. Va.
march30, '8S-4m.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-30
F. L. BELLER,
Contractor and Builder,

OFFERS his services and will vigoi-
" eusly prosecute his avocation as
Carpenter and Builder, and will take
orders and execute the same promptly
and satisfactorily. His experience is
such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will COM
pare favorvbly with the most reasonable.
Those desiring to build or improve
should give him call.
jan6, SS-y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
Burned Out.

The citizens of Seneca were aroused on
Monday night by what threatened to become
holocaust 1t was near midnight, when the
brick store, owned and occupied by }, 4.
Brown as a notion house, was discovered
wrapped in flames, which we're quickly com
municating themselves to the adjoining
buildings. Realizing that the fire was Of
such magnitude as to be without the control
of the Senecans with the primitive means at
hand, the authorities sent to this city for aid
The fire bell here rang vigorously soon after,
and in few moments the department was
at the engine house, ready to depart. But
while our fremen were searching the yards
Of both roads for fiat car, the Senecans had
succeeded in controlling the conflagration,
not, however, until Browns building was a
hopeless wreck and the adjoining structures
badly soorched. Browns loss is. in the az
gregate, about nine thousand dollars, two
thousand Of which is dead loss, as the
building and contents were insured for but
seven thousand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
AunouucomentA.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1.-THE Casino Opera" Co, have been dc
lighting everybody ct the opera house thil
week, and will close their engagement 10
day. BY presenting the Mascot" at . Matt
nee this afternoon and the "Chimes Of Nor
mandy" tonight.
For Tuesday evening, October 10th, Mr.
Hiden Benedict in his own version of "Mon
to Cristo" will be the attraction at the ope
ra house, MIR. Benedict plays his owl
version of" Monte Cristo,' and in som,
respects it is preferable to any other. He II
gentleman of great deal Of energy anC
enterprise, and has ability. He puts hi
whole being into his stage characters ant
acts with force and judgment. The presl
and public wherever Mr.. BeCedlct has sp
peared claim him to be the equal of James
o Neil in his great character. The compa
ny carry car load Of the IN st elaborat,
scenery ever brought to Ottawa. This pro
duction of Monte Cristo should fill the ope
era house on Tuesday evening, Seats ar,
now on sale at Simon's music store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

He was from Ophir, and he slid into the
county clerks Office with an air of confidence
which deep down in the bosom of his 1884
trousers he did not feel. He demanded q
marriage license, asked few tremulous
questions as to the regularity and validity Of
the instrument and went away. He called
on his best girl that evening and fixed the
date for the wedding for the following Sat
urday. This rather surprised the girl, who
said that the prospective bride was allowed
q voice in matter of vital consequence to
her, to say the least. Az she was the young
lady be desired to include in his arrange.
ment, she would say that II WAS little in.
convenient to attend to the engagement .,
that time. But, argued he, what WAS he to
do with the license! What, indeed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
Quality Counts .

You want q shoe that fits easy, looks sty
lish, will wear we'll and can be bought at 9
reasonable price. K. Claus & Bro have
made the shoe bushes q study for year,
They recognise the fact that quick sales and
small profits make business. Remember
they don't sell for less than cost. They oan' t
But the price Is the lowest living price in
the west. They make a speciality Of ooor
GOODS. Their boot and shoe stock 10 man
ufactured Of good leather. Ne shoddy and
no fancy prices. If you want the most sty-
lish and durable shoe on the market, they
supply it ct a low price. It is the sam.
when you buy cheap working shoe. TIT
old stand, on Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
by Comparison.


There have been still further additions to
the immense fall stock at H. J. GILLHN's
during this week; and the house in conse'
auence is full to overlooking 1t Is hardly
necessary to catalogue the stock, as buyers
should ere this have learned what COM
plete stock at H. J. Gillens mesns-especi.
ally when particular attention is called to
the lines Of dress goods, silks in black and
colors, velvets, pushes, and all the novelties
in that department, IS well as to the WOODEN
stock, both Of which departments, with un
derwesr and hosiery, are particularly seas
enable.
But the main fact that demands notice at
H. J. Gillens just now is the general low.
ness Of prices. This is, Of course, . state.
msnt made by every merchant, but this
house feels confident that in advertising q
claim Of specially low prices it sdvertises not
only low prices per Sc but lower prices q
compared with all other houses-not low
prices ON few "lesders" but low prices gen
orally, that is, every department. The pur-
ohsses this season have been largely In
creased-that has given the house special
advantages; contracts for many lines were
made very esrly-thst gave another sdvsn
tage; cash gave another advantage. Com
bins these with desire to turn the stoeh
rapidly. and the thoughtful buyer will SCI
the cause Of low prices. They are real and
can bs had every day. Call and see.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
FREE TRADER from now until Jan. 1st

FREE TRADER from now until Jan. 1st 25c
Some people naturally blow good deal
others mean just what they say. Our friends,
DR.. ]. 0. Harris & Son, are to be classed
among the others, and all that they say in
print or otherwise may be accepted without
discount.
They represent two hundred and fifty mil
lions Of dollars of insurance capital, and
have more real estate for sale than any other
two agents in the county.
Our readers who want fire, life or accident
insurance, or who want to buy or sell rea
estate, should note these facts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
Personal.

PERRY.-Mr. Perry. Of Denver. was Thu
guest Of his brother, E. A. Perry. this week
RRr.-Mrs. J. E. Cerev and Miss Susie
Rhosdes have returned from two months
trip to New York,
HAzLErT John Hazlett has returned from
the bedside of his brother, who is very III.
RYBuRS.-Dr. J. s. Ryburn and wife hav'
returned from their bridal tour.
DENr.-Mrs. Dent and daughters, Of Chi
cago. are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. 8. W
Cheever.
HULL.-Horace Hull has been appointed
official stenographer of the Circuit Court.
HoMK.-Mr. and Mrs. H. NJ. Hamilton
daughter, and Miss Sylvia Bushnell arrived
home from Europe on Wednesday.
IRIoN.-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Irion hav
returned from their bridal trip.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
New Buck wheat Ut Riale's.

The republican young ladies Of this city
presented the Young Tippscsnoe club, the
crack republican club of this congressional
district, with a splendid banner, on Tuesday
evening. The presentation speech was made
by Miss Josie Porter, who delivered neat
little speech, with republican tendencies,
and the banner WAS accepted In the name Of
the club, by Lieut.. Sohoch, who appointed
Herman Strawn, standard bearer. The
banner bears on one side, Young Tppe.
canoe Club, Ottawa, ILL.," and on the re-
verse side, " Protection" After the presen,
tation, the club gave an excellent marching
and drilling exhibition, which was vigorous
ly applauded. Nearly i've hundred PEG
pie we're in attendance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
Organization of a Chorus.

All persons, especially all singers and mu-
sIcians, who are interested in the formation
Of a musical organization for the purpose Of
studying chorus and oratorio music are re-
quested to meet in the assembly room Of the
high school Monday evening, Oct 18th at
clock. The purpose is to find out how
many will join such an organization, elect
officers, decide temporarily or permanently
such other business as may come before the
meeting, aad, if possible, to sing chorus,
Let all who are interested i'll music b,
present. A good, enthusiastic workin,
chorus of one hundred or more member
ought TO be formed. MASY MEMBERS,
OF the old Musical Association.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
CLOAkS!
Special so Days Sale.

opcCioA oo Doyo o"so'
The most complete stock Of cloaks now
open in this city is that at H. J. Gillen's.
which though opened nominally some weeks
ago has been daily added to, so that the real
opening of the stock has just taken place.
IT CONTAINS EVERYTHING
In the CLOAK line-every veriety Of fabric
from the elegant seal pushes to cheap gar
ment; it contains every style now worn by
ladies, MISE. and children; the variety OF
trimmings is endless.
EVERY GARMENT Is WARRANTED
as represented in quality Of fabric, correct
ness Of STYLE beauty and excel snce OF man
ufacture. Every demand Of the trade as to
the kind, quality and fitting Of garments i'
fully met BY this stock. It will pay every
buyer to examine the stock before purohas-
ing, for Is regards the garments itself, the
house 10 confident II offers inducements un.
obtainable In any other house.
BUT The HOUSE oyHsls hoRI
than this. Having plscod the contract fol
the manufacture Of these garments early In
the summsr,-ss soon - the styles had be-
come d,-and being under contract te
dispose Of . certain large number Of gar
msnts BY November lot, the house hes begun
. special 80 days sale to dispose Of the agreed
number of garments. The sale, therefore
will DO based on the smallest possible mar
gin in every case 90 that tho price will no
stand in the way ef sole 10 any party wht
has the slightest idea Of the value Of goods
This is the great opportunity Of the season
and should receive the attention of every
lady or parent seeking q garment for tn
misses or children Of the household.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

The prohibitionists will hold grand rally
in this city, on Friday, 10Th, 1t will be an
all day meeting, with torchlight procession
in the evening. Issac W. Higgs, state organ
izer, and J. W. Nicholas, secretary of th'
state central committee, assisted by local tai
ent, will address the cold-waterites. Th'
famous "Jinglers'' will render vocal music.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

The ladies of st. Francis German Catholic
church will superinteni the annual fail
gwen for the past few years, by the church,
at Schaefer's Hall, opening on Wednesday
evening, Oct. oath, and closing on Saturday
Oct. 9th. A number of contests have been
arranged for watches, canes, dolls, ETC..
which promise to prove interesting, il moi
exciting. The exhibits this year are more
numerous and more elaborate than ever, and
the attendance should be large. The usua
admission fee will be charged.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
New Buck wheat at Riale's.

The cigarmakers gave their annual dance
at Willis Hall last evening" A large atten.
dance greeted the opening of the program
and the affair was in every way success
Willis orchestra furnished the music. The
Cigarmskers Union seldom asks favors Of
the public; in this case it is the public thai
is the debtor, for their dance was one Of the
most enjoyable of the season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

People like 10 talk about their ailments
when person has been cured Of long
standing CORN. II Is impossible for them
to keep silent. bought one pair Of those
common sense shoes at G. D. DeLapp, and
they did the business and don't you for
get it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

The usual services will be held at the
Baptist church on Sunday morning, and
Sunday school at IL. In the evening the
regular monthly temperance meeting will
be held at this church, for which An inter-
esting programme has been prepared. Rev.
Day will deliver the address, and there will
be several Rotations, of which mention may
be make of one by group of boys and one
by Miss Florence Riale. The music of the
occasion will be by the church choir, consist
ing of at least one solo and several quartette
pieces. The public are cordially invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

CARD OF THASKs-Mr. and Mrs. John
IIaeberlin desire to extend their sincere
thanks to their friends and neighbors for
the many kind acts during the 81 kuess and
burial of their daughter, Gertie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
Fresh Buck wheat at Risle's.
d ust be Closed Out

81 ust DO Closed Out
In the next 80 days. Our stock Of car
riages, phetons, buggies and road carts, as
We must have the money; and in order to
make sales Of our stock we will make prices
lower than ever before offered in Ottawa for
good work. Call and examine our top bug.
gies at $75 each to close them out, and all
other work in proportion. GAY 4 Son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
RactA for All.

We would call attention to tho following
facts:
WE put up bargains;
HAVE the largest STOCK;
SELL on low MARGINS;
DEAL fairly with all.
We are BEARS ON HIGH PRICES.
J. MBGARrIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

D. Hess, the jeweler, has just finished ar
ranging his show case goods. Of course,
more will arrive about Christmas time. but
as for the present stock, there is nothing to
be added to 1t in either quality, design, OF
finish. All departments are crowded with
choice novelties. Presents, wedding goods
&C., specially.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

The Jeaersonisn Club will meet at head
quarters at 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon.
to take the Rock Island train for La Sale.
at 4 al p. m Each member is earnestly re-
quested to reported.
JoHS 7. SCHEyISG, Capt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
Fresh, new Buckwheat at Risle's.

HEAVIEST STOCK Of BOYS and chill
DREN'S CLOTHING in the city, cheaper
than ever, at Stiefel's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

Shroprhire and Cotswood bucks sale BY
G. C. Caldwell, Deer Park, two miles south
of Utica, Ill. Postoffice, Utica, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

c. B. Hess, lost the 6ns young mare. which
hs recently purchased Of H. v. Wilson. last
week. He had allowed her 10 run IN his
pasture and Norman mare kicked her 10
death.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

The Burlington Route &C., B. & Q. r. R.)
will sell tickets to Chicago and return Oct.
18th and It'll" at 50 co. Good to return on
or before the Monday following date Of sale.
NJ. c. ATWOOD. Agt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13

GREATEST VARIETY and the BIGGEST
LINE of OyERCoATS in the county at
Stiefel's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-10-13
New Dress Goods

New Dress Goods.
64.lnch homo spun suitings at 800. F ne
all wool Henriettas. New shades 40'in"h
choice now 80 and rs cents has been tn
latest price Of these goods at
]. E. Scorr & Co.'S.