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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
THE MecoY-HATFIELD FEUD.
Mrs. Mccoy and Son Shot to Death
Father and Two Children Burned.

New YORK, Jan. ia Charles
ton (W. Va J special says: "Inior-
nation reaches here from Oceana,
Wyoming county, that another
bloody chapter in the McCoy-Hat-
field feud was enacted on Saturday
night last, in which the lives OF five
McCoys were sacrificed. 1t will be
recalled that about the beginning of
the new year the feud, which had
been stilled for some months, broke
out again between the two families,
in which the Hatfields were worsted.
After the funeral of the victims, the
Hatfelds proceeded to annihilate the
family of Randall Mccoy. They sur
rounded his house. across the Ken
lucky line, and setting fire to it,
drove McCOy's wife, son and daugh-
ter like sheep into the shambies to
be ruthlessly slaughtered. Randall
Mccoy escaped to the woods. After
this battle was over and the dead
had been laid away, the McCoys or
ganized posse and made an Un-
friendly call on the Hatfield settle
ment in West Virginia. They did
not find the Hatfelds at home, but
had not long TO wait in the adjoin-
inc woods, when the Hatfields were
upon them, and a regular pitched
battle ensue'. Victory perched on
the Mccoy banners, and when the
smoke had cleared away twas found
that the Hattieids had three killed,
while none of the McCoys was in
jured.
There was most intense excite
ment in the whole neighborhood.
The authorities were paralyzed, and
the people are not surprised at hear
ing of the latest shocking butchery.
in which the horrible practices Of the
savage aborigine who once occupied
the ranges and the valleys Of the
Blue Ridge are again revived.
All the details that have vet
been received of Saturday night \
massacre are simply that the Hat
field gang made rail on The house
of Sim Mccoy, Il brother of Randall.
The McCoys were completely sur
prised. Mrs. Mccoy was tied to n
tree and shot TO death. The eldest
son was next tied mp and riddled
with bullets Sim Mccoy barricad
ed the back room and made a good
defense of his home against great
odds. Finally the Hatfields set fire
to the house, and Mccoy and his
two youngest children were burned
TO death"
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
FRANK J. CHENEY.
White Swelling.

Mr.. NJ. S. Hamlin, one of the best known
insurance men i'll North Carolina, writes
from Winston, as follows: Ever since l
was seven years of age / have had what
the doctors call hip disease, and which
call white swelling. My hip was drawn
out of place. There was swelling at the
knee.joint, where there is profuse run
ming, which has been there for years. OF
course this has greatly depleted my sys-
TEN, together with surgical operation on
the leg bone l tried every known blood
purifier to build up my system, but mono
did me good until took s. s. s. use it
every spring. 1t always builds me up.
giving me appetite and digestion, and ena-
bles me to stand the long, trying, ener-
waiting. hot summer days. To me there is
no such medicine for purifying'the blood
and building up the wasted system as
S. S. S. On using it soon became strong
of body and easy of mind. Ny color
changed from pale, worn look to a
healthy. robust complexion
Mr.. c. N Frizzel, of Farmersville,
Texas, writes: About August LIST, 1865,
all eruption appeared on my arms and
legs, which panied me much and seemed
to affect my physical condition generally.
On the advice of physician at this place,
l finally commenced using Swift 8 Specific.
am glad to say that after using three
large bottles the sores have all healed
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free. The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
Married in Martinsburg.

Capt. James W. Beller and Miss
Lizzie Carpenter were married yes
terday evening at the residence of
the brides father, DR.. John Carpen-
ter, in MartiDsburg. Miss Carpen-
ter. who is a bright, intelligent lady,
has been well known in that section
as Leone" of the Martinsburg
Herald, with which paper she has
been connected for several years.
Mr.. Beller, though native of this
county. has been in business in
Kansas for some years past. Rev.
Hugh Elderdice, of Baltimore, rel
alive of the bride, performed the
ceremony. a reception given TO
the friends OF the bride and groom
was attended by the prominent peo-
pie of the city Capt. Beller and
his wife left on the midnight train
for the West, and intend to locate in
Ness City, Kansas.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
Good Results tn Every Case.

ID. A. Brandfordt wholesale paper
dealer of Chattanooga, Tenn; writes
that he was seriously afflicted with
a severe cold that settled on his
lungs; had tried many remedies
without benefit Being induced TO
try Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, did So and was en-
tirely cured be use Of few bottles.
Since which time he has used it in
his family tor all Coughs and colds
and best results. This is the expe
rience of thousands whose lives have
saved by this Wonderful Discovery.
Trial bottles free at Geo. I. Lights
drug store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
Banquet of the sand Degree Masons.

The banquet of Gustav Brown
Consistory, No. %. S. p. r. S. of A.
A. s. r. NJ, held last Thursday
night. at the Watson House was
grand and most enjoyable affair.
Promptly at 9o'clock the Illustrious
Brethren and invited guests were
shown into the dining room by mine
host Watson, and took places at ia
bles fguratively groanlng under the
weight Of the appetizing burdens
placed upon them. After an invo-
cation for the Almighty blessing by
Rev. Mr.. Given, of Berryyille, the
feast began. Landlord Watson and
his chief clerk Mr.. George A. Mock
had levied tribute upon sea and
land, the temperate zone and the
torrid. and with the skilful aid of
Mrs. Watson and an efficient corps
of assistants, there had been pre-
pared menu such as has never been
excelled in Charlestown, and which
might well challenge the appetite OF
the daintiest epicure. 1t is unne-
cessary to say that full justice was
done the tempting bill of fare. At
the conclusion of this portion of the
programme. not less enjoyable fea-
ture of the evenings entertainment
transpired when COMMANDMENTS
Chief Gustav Brown, who presided
on the occasion with ability and
dignity, began calling upon brethren
and guests for brief remarks:-
Messrs. F. W. Brown, F. F. Oehm,
T. H. Mason, B. d. Gibson, NJ. Crit
fifth. C. f. Hoover, j. Garland Hurst,
James Watson, c. NJ. Hough and
Others were called upon, and num-
Der of short and interesting address
es were made, after which the Rev.
Mr.. Given returned thanks to the
Giver Of all good, and thus conclud-
ed a most delightful entertainment.
Among the lllustrious Brethren pre-
sent from other points, we noticed
Messrs. f. T. Oehm, n. b. Leslie
and c. f. Hoover, OF Winchester;
Rev. c. \. Given, NJ. Griffith, Louis
f.. Brown and Louis Scheur, of Ber-
vville; j. Garland Hurst and E.
Marlett, of Harper's Ferry; John
Hill. of Shenandoah Junction; and
$. H. Higinhotbam and VIM. Wilt,
of Wheatland. The excellent com
mittee. Messrs. Stuart Hirschman,
Gerard d. Moore, Il. ID. Gibson, W.
l.. Dalgarn and R. A. Alexander,
deserve much credit for the success
of this truly elegan atair-SpirH.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

General Jackson, in his Farewell
address, talked in this exceedingly
pertinent way:
'.The various interests which have
combined together to impose a
heavy tariff and to produce an over
flowing Treasury are too strong and
have too much at stake to surrender
the contest. The corporations and
wealthy individuals who are en-
gagged in large manufacturing estab-
lishments desire a high tariff to in
crease their gains. Designing poll
ticians will support it to conciliate
their favor and to obtain the means
of profuse expenditure for the pur-
pose of purchasing influence in 9TH
er quarters.
The surplus revenue will be
drawn from the pockets of the peo-
ple-from the farmer, the mechanic
and the laboring classes of society;
but who will receive it when dis
tributed among the States, where it
is to be disposed of by leading poll
ticians who have friends to favor
and political partisans to crafty?
It will certainly not be returned to
those who paid it and who have
most need of it and are honestly en-
titled to it."-Kdndtcha Gazette.
If you endorse Jackson, why do
you advocate men whose past con-
duct shows they favored protection ?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
An Offer.

We need help in the management
of this paper. The gentleman who
has done the greater part Of its edi-
torial work cannot spare the time to
give it proper attention.
Our experience OF three years
proves that the people Of West Va.
want such a paper; they appreciate
a journal that has opinions and is
not afraid to express them; they
are willing to pay for a paper that
tells the truth and exhibits pains
taking ability; they have come to
understand the value of a journal
that prints Information, the railroad
managers and the millionaire poll
ticians have been accustomed to
suppress. We believe the DEMO
Graf is more generally read in this
State than any other publication.
We feel certain, if changed to an
eight page paper, and canvass of
the State be made, it will have at
least 5000 paid subscribers, and
will be offered foreign advertising
patronage that will be very remu-
nerative. Altho' we exact full rates,
the advertising has so crowded our
space that we must enlarge before
spring.
Our plant cost $4,000, and the
paper represents to-day an exPendi-
ture of largely upwards Of $4,000,
not counting anything for edito-
rial work. 1t is paying about 5per
cent. on the investment.
We offer a half interest to "the
right man" for what it will cost to
enlarge the paper and make can
vaSs Of the State. He must believe
in the doctrines we advocate: he
must be willing to fight for the peO-
pie as against those who want to
plumber them: he must be man of
truth, brains, education and energy.
1t is not necessary he should be a
printer. Here is an opportunity, that
seldom oilers, for a man who wishes
to engage in legitimate journalism.
Our State Edition may be moved
to Charleston, if it be desired.
The gentlemen who have been
writing tor these columns will con-
tinue to 90 so, for at least another
year. Address,
EDITOR DEMOCRAT.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

WANTED, AT ONcE.-2O,OOO #. of
ash or any kind of oak, seasoned,
suitable for hardwood doors and
inside house trim, from I to It
thick, s it. and over long. Persons
having such to sell, in any quantity,
should address, giving full particu-
lars and price, or call on John Nc
Knight at Charlestown Sash, Door
and Blind Factory. jan1 2-3t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
Pure Concentrated Flavoring Extracts.
Consumption Surely Cured.

To THE EDIToR-Please infoIm your
readers that have positive remedy
for the above named disease. By its
timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. L shall
be glad to send two bottles OF my reme-
DIV FREE to any of your readers who
have consumption if they will send me
their express and post office address.
+. A. SLocUM, M. G:
Do SIN ISL Pearl ST., n. Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

Unsurpassed inducements in Over
coats. We want to turn our goods into
money, and shrewd buyers will reap the
benefit of our extraordinary offers. In
our advertisement, we allude to only a
few of the many bargains we offer. ODDS
and ends in Overcoats, we offer below
cost. Big bargains in Children's Over
coats. s. d. HIRscHMAN q Co.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

The regular annual meeting of
the stockholders Of the Valley Fer
tilizer Company will take place at
their office, corner of Liberty and
George streets, on Monday, Jan. "a.
1888, at II o'clock, NJ.
B. C.. WASHINGTON, Sec.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

DIR. James Logic of Kearneysville,
recently sold his farm near that
place, containing 2l6 acres, to Mr..
Henry Trostler. for the sum of Sl4,-
600. DIR. Logic will move to Balti-
more, Md. where he will make his
future home.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

The 18th Quarterly Meeting for
CharlestOwn Station, NJ. +. Church,
South, on Sunday, January 29th.-
Rev. John ). Martin will be present
and preach.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

we are coming Father Abraham
100000 more" to endorse the good
and effective qualities of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup in every case of
Cough, Colds, etc,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

A total eclipse of the moon will
occur on Saturday, January 2Sth,
which will be visible throughout
America. The moon enters the shad-
ow at 40 p. m. and leaves the shad-
ow 9 minutes after s. The total
eclipse begins at $50 and ends at
= 90
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

Hon. d. b. Lucas has accepted an
invitation to address the Southern
Historical Society, of New York,
next month.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

Messrs. Jas. w. Butt and W. L.
Dalgarn have bought property in
Admission, Ala, and we regret to
hear expect to move to that State.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

DIED.-On Monday last, Mrs.
Margaret Knott, at the home OF her
son-in-law, Mr.. j. NJ. Hendricks,
near Shepherdstown, after a short
illness. at an advanced age. Funeral
took place on Tuesday; interment
in the Elm Hill Cemetery in Shep-
herdstown. The deceased was a
consistent member of the Methodist
church, and was much beloved by
Ali who knew her. Six sons and
two daughters survive her.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

Thomas c. Prince has been APP
pointed superintendent of the Har-
per's Ferry and Valley Branch OF
The Ii. " D.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

The grand jury of Berkeley coun-
" uuashed the indictments against
DIR. Ash. Hamill and ID. Sloan, who
were charged with having caused
the death Of Miss Matte Fellers,
the Young woman who died in the
office of DR.. Jones, at Hagerstown,
last October.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
HAVE YOU CONSUMPTION,

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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

Gentlemen: SToNEBRAKER's LINZ
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that in my own family. Yours truly,
GEO. T.. OLIVER,
Organist st. PauPs Church,
Sept. "a, 1897. Albany, n. Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

CleOn Moore, trustee, sold the
Reed property in Bolivar to Mrs.
Annie +. Cox. for $685..
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

Stonebraker Chemical Co.-Gentle-
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market, hut / have never found, nor do
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

1t is estimated that pin factories
in New England turn out lO,SOO,-
100000 pins yearly, and that other
factories in the States bring the
number up to the lS,000,OOO,O 1000.
This is equal to one pin day for
every inhabitant in the United
States.
Pins drop on the ground and be-
came terror Plus. Respectfully
dedicated to Col. McEldowney of
Wetzcl.l
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

PROHIBITION MOVEMENT IN WEST
VA.-There was Il large meeting of
the friends of prohibition at Wheel
inc, W. Va, Thursday. An amend
ment 30 the constitution Of the State
Of West Virginia, prohibiting the
manufacture and sale Of spiritaors
and malt liquors as a beverage, will
be submitted to the voters at the
November election, aud the meeting
was held for organization. a reso-
luton was adopted recommending
the calling of State convention, at
some convenient place, hot later
than The month Of March, for the
purpose of inaugurating Il monde
nominational, non partisan move
ment that will bring together and
unite upon n common platform all
who are in favor Of prohibition and
desire its ratification at the polls.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20
STATE OF Ono, CRY OF ToLEDo,)

LUCAS COUNTY, ). ).
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner OF the firm
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ness in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and ev
erv case of CATARRH that can not be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence, this 9th day of
December. A. d., SO.
A. w. GLEASON,
[SEAL}
Notary Public.
7. Stalls Catarrh Cure is
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upon the blood AMI mucus surfaces
of the system. Send for testimoni-
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+. J. CHENEY d Co, Props, Tole-
do. o.
So Sold Ivy Druggists, 70 cts.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

have been selling Stonebraker's Fla
voring extracts for years. until the name
has become a synonym of purity and
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] d. PYLEs, Washington, d. c.
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-01-20

am the most successful breeder of
fine fowls in the State, but / feed them
SToNEBRAKER's CHICKEN POWDERS the
wear round. 1t is the only Egg Producer
known. r. l.. SCRANTON,
Polo, Ill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-03
Possibilities OF the Tomato.

A. N. Cole, of Wellsville, N. Y, writing
to the New York Sun, says: The following,
which clip from the Portland Oregonian,
comes in good time to enable me to turn
back the tide of ridcule completely. which
about three years ago threatened to engulf
the greatest forward movement of the age,
that of the new agriculture:
William Mclaughlin of Albany has a
tomato vine that was planted May 10 by
him, and has now attained the prodlglous
hight of nearly Is feet. and is still growing.
The main vine is nearly inches in clrcum-
ference, and the branches cover an area OF
20 feet. On the vine can now be seen ripe
and green fruit and blooms"
Here are the facts of the case briefly
stated. The fibrous or feeding" roots of
the tomato plant are multtudinous, and the
powers of multiplication of these roots
seem to be quite unlimited when the plant
is placed under the conditions of tempera-
ture and moisture in a fertile soil that are
best apapted to develop the growth to the
utmost possibility. Ny experiments with
the tomato convince me that with a good
soil formed into perfect sponge to depth
of 10 or 20 feet, with water constantly
flowing or percolating through it or beneath
it, the sponge may be completely filed over
a large area with the ferrous or feeding
roots, 50 that this wonderful plant would
extend and spread it branches like tree,
filed with fruit of enormous size.
This is one of the demonstrations of my
experiments with the new agriculture,
showing that with its application to the land
it is simply impossible to fix limit to the
productive powers of our mother earth to
abundantly, under proper conditions of tenn
perature and moisture of the soil. Our
globe may, indeed, be made to support in
plenty and comfort countless millions
where only thousands now struggle for
axiStauca