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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
SPECULATION IN LAND.

In his life of Van Buren,, just pub.
lished, Shepherd says:
With the public debt, which in
1921 had been 500, 100000, steadily
reduced until in 1884 it was all dis
charged, the American people had
rushed like mad into speculation in
land. 1t did not seem necessary
that wealth should be created by la
Dor as it had always been created
since it was created at all Specu
lation was much more rapid and
pleasing method, and, with the pre-
vailing boundlcss confidence in the
future of this country, it was readi-
lv entered into, and with amazing
extravaganza" For example, the
town of Mobile, where, in 1881, the
real estate valuation had been only
81, 294,8l0. Six years later specu-
lation had carried this valuation up
to $27, 4S2,96l, from which point,
after nine years, it sank back to
$S,63S,250. Again, he says lots in
Pensacola. which are to-day worth
only $50 each, sold az high as did
lots on Fifth avenue in New York.
These Fifth avenue lots are now
worth 100000 against the $50 that
those in Pensacola are valued 1T.
Mr.. Shepherd thinks it not improb
able that the deposits of Treasury
moneys in State banks, instead of
in the United States Bank. which
began in 1888. aided this tendency
to speculation, although at best this
was slight matter, while, as for the
enormous extensions of bank cred
its that were made in 1884, 1885.
and 1886. they were rather the
symptom than the cause Of the dis
ease" A more serious and really
vital encouragement to speculation
was the distribution of the surplus
among the States by the law of
1886. This was not only the last of
such measures, hut lin some respects
the worst" From the passage of
the bill until the crash came this
superb donation of $37. 100000 was
before the enraptured and deluded
vision of the country. Over nine
millions 4 quarter to be poured in
to improvements or loaned to the
needy-what luscious prospect -
Mr.. Shepherd regards it as strik-
ing and wholesome lesson, and one
that should not be forgotten, that it
was when the country WAS in the
very midst of these largesses that
the universal bankruptcy set in
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Most Every Farmer

Wants to know how to raise large
crops cheaply. Mr.. w. 5. Powell,
manufacturer of the celebrated Pow
elPs Fertilizers, 16 Light street Bal
timore Md, has just had printed a
handsome new book, entitled, "Points
about Fertilizers" which contains
explicit directions specially by lead
ing agriculturists on the land best
adapted, its preparation, fertilization
and marketing of Wheat, Corn. Oats,
Buckwheat, Irish and Sweet Pota-
toes, Melons, Grapes, Strawberries,
Peanuts, Onions, Tomatoes, Tobac-
coand Cabbages, with minute direct
ions for each month in the year, for
the general work of the Farm, Orch
ard and Garden. How Plants Feed.
How they get Nitrogen. "How to
treat the boys" and many other
things farmers are interested in;
tells all about how to make good
Fertilizers at home, at about $500
per ton, with Powelps Prepared
Chemicals, and the HowelPs Red
Bag Fertilizer, high grade Ammon-
lated fertilizer only $500 per ton,
with a Map showing where his pro-
ducts are used. Ifyou mention this
paper and send two 2-cent 4 cents
stamps to pay postage, he will send
you the Book free. Sent to Farmers
only. Jy6-4t
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Wonderful Cures.

w. ID. Hoyt Il Co., Wholesale and
Retail Druggists Of Rome, Ga, say:
We have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for four
years. Have never hsndled rene
dies that sell as well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have
been some wonderful cures effected
by these medicines in this city.
Several cases of pronounced Con-
sumption have been entirely cured
by use o. few bottles ofDr. Kings
New Discovery, taken in connection
with Electric Bitters. We guaran-
tee them always. Sold by Jones.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20

HLLEARY-. BURToN.--Mr. Clar-
ence Hilleary, of Springfield, Ohio,
and Miss Essie Burton, of this place,
were quietly married u. the resi-
dence of the brides uncle, Mr.. Cleon
Moore, last Saturday at l o'clock,
by Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins. The
groom's best man was Il. Ii. Hill
leary, his brother. The groomsmen
were Benz. Trapnell, L. P. Lippi.t,
b. ID. Gibson and Geo. L. Light,and
the bridesmaids were Misses Maria
Moore, Jennie Amber, Magma
Moore and Mary Mason, all of this
place. The double parlors were
beautifully decorated with flowers
and evergreens. The bride was
tastefully dressed in travelling suit.
After the ceremony luncheon was
served, and then the happy couple
were driven To the depot, accompan
led by party of friends, where
they took the train on tour to
Eastern cities. Mr.. Hilleary is the
son of DIR. Jno. Il. Hilleary, of Fred
erick county, Md, and has many
warm friends in this place, where he
was for several years a clerk occu-
pied in business. Miss Burton, a
daughter of DIR. W. Leigh Burton, of
Richmond, Va, was one of our most
popular young ladies. Sincerest
wishes for their future happiness of
their many friends accompany them.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20

Be11ly 80 neatal health lepoo4 ~
3 hoallky eeoAisfeu q ~ Md. ne
Hloo1 poTtisulnrly n ~ eDgiRe -
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tn2aFtsi6a Waish poison e 81 Go1eraeo
aissass. 4 harnlsss bleed puritan =
necessary - restore . heoltAy toDe.
he bet puri1sg eAd toaie k1oWD y
ewiie's Bp9piAs o. 8. ~. OF ~ won
derful purifying and toaie powers Ne
give . NV testinonials;
M. Nm. 4 Bieeeld, With 0serel 2.
York. writss: II issi L my duty. Tor
the Ssss1t Of others whe may s. a.
Aistsd - was, 70 write yeu this letter,
Whioh you can use IN AAy way ysl
ehoooa ! suffered great pain fFea
boils. I'll ever ny neck; eonld net
turn NJ he'd without aeule pals. -AfseB
tPyinR Ill Ne usual re0ediea ~ Ind.
inR nS relief, I used enc bottle q & q,
aS1 w seoa Iwes entirely relieved 81
NJ sJeb's CenfeRters.' Now NOT .
Ain q ny a0ietion en- b seen"
Gr. r. d. Hamlin, winston, N. O.,
writes: II use u every spring u Al
WAYS builds me up, giving me appesite
and digestion, and enabling me 70 STAR
IL hot summer days. On using IL I
sees beesns strsng Of body and easy Of
n. c. Z Mitchell, West ma Bt
ysrry. New York, writes: 81 weighed
ilo pounds when ! began taking your
msdIsiAe, ana now ia pounds. ] would
not - without ass Tor several times
IT. weight II gold"
frsaiiss On Blood and Skin Disease
mailed free. TRE SWIFT HPscIYIc Co.,
Drawer q Atlanta, C.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20

Representative William l.. Will
son, of West Virginia, has just COM
pleted a historical work entitled,
'The National Democratic Party"
which will be issued during the sum-
mer. 1t is not Il campaign volume,
but has been compounded with
scholarly care during the past four
years by Mr.. Wilson, who, it will be
recalled, resigned the Presidency of
the West Virginia University to go
into politics. a leading feature of
the work will be special articles on
the attitude of the party IN respect
to pensions. public lands, legisla-
ton and other great national issues
The work will be both historical and
covers events down to the present
time.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
WASH VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT, JULY 90 1888.
Mr.. Chas. Broadway Rouss. the

Mr.. Chas. Broadway Rouss. the
millionaire merchant OF New York
CITY, formerly of this county, was
recently elected an honorary mem
Der of the Jefferson Guards, and up
on being notified of that fact, re-
sponded in the following letter in
which was enclosed gift Of $50:
CHARLES BROADWAY RoUss,l
New YORK CITY, July 18th, 'sS.
Jefferson Guards, Chddesfo~a, W. va:
GENTLEMEN:-I feel complimented in
being elected an honorary member OF
Co. Q, JEFF. Guards.
WHY do YOU call me Col
Along with Billy Wilson, Neut Sadler,
George Flagg and Harry Hunter, was
$l2 soldier.
Should another war occur in my time,
hope YOU will Civ me some SOFT place
wher fellow viii not be Obliged to go out
and face the savage shrek OF the shell or
the musical mimic as it curls along. Civ
me n place with our old slap JACK Rod
erts, Or-come to think OF IL, real Coi.
INV old valued Lawson Bolts, or Manas-
sas Moore. No-come to think over 1t
agen, bliev IL just silk to my bushes
and let the yung fellows hte.
Yes, let the ma generation who are
crowding us from the ousy stage OF lie
LET them wade in the young bloods--
Baylors and Ransons, Hendersons and
Aisouiths, Locks and Timberlakes-iet
them do the close work, by the way, the
Gallahers, the Terrills, the Mannings
and WashingtOns.
No, not i'm generations agen-not for
ages-maybe never agen;
Yes, / feel real proud that VA shd re-
member and honor me thus-an Ole reb
who deserted his State, and made his
home i'm the Metropolis to show the 81
ants of the North what a hopeless, help
les rufrider of Apomatox cud DO.
Agen my thank no,,eo
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
They Never Fail.
No. 3 FULTON MARKET, New York.
CRY, January 26, 1884. \

l have been using BRANDRErH' S
PILLS for the last ten years. They
are wonderful medicine. There is
nothing equal to them as Blood Pu'
rifiers and Liver Regulators. But
/ wish to state how remarkably they
cure rheumatism, and how easily; L
was affected by rheumatism OF the
legs. My business wholesale fish
dealer) naturally leads me to damp
places. i was so bad ] could not
walk, and at night suffered fear
fully; / tried Balsams, Sarsaparll-
las and all kinds of tinctures, but
they did me no good and | was
afraid of being q cripple. finally
commenced using BRANDRErR' ;
PILLS, / took two every night for
ten nights, then began to improve.
1 continued taking them for forty
days and got entirely well. Now,
whenever sick, ! take BRANDRETH' S
Pulls. They never fail.
j. n. HARRIS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20

The RIDENoUR TRIAL.-In the
County Court on Saturday last, he
ing first day of July Term it was
arranged that L. A. Ridenour, who
has been been convicted of the muir
der of his friend, William Andrew
Broy, twice, and twice sentenced to
be hanged. shall be tried again in
August before a Rockingham cOun-
ty Jury. The new code Of Virginia
provides that the term of the coun-
ty court shall not last longer than
fifteen days. Each Of the former
tials consumed one month.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
His Body Terribly Mangled.

A shocking accident occurred al
the Union Knitting Mills, whereby
Isaac Cox was terribly mutilat,d.
Red Flag Oil the Famous Pain Cure
was quickly applied and recovery
soon followed; you can try this
remedy for 20 cents.
If YOU want to drive away dyspep-
STA, biliousness, constipation, poor
appetite and all evils arising from a
disordered Liver, use DIR. Lees Liv
er Regulator. Trial bottles free at
c. +. Jones drug store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Notice to Teachers.

THE Teachers County Institute will
i convene in the Courthouse, at Char
lestown, on
July 3Oth, at 9 O'Clock, Il. M,
with Prof. i. c. Miller, of Fairmont, as
Instructor. All who expect to teach in
the public schools of this county are re-
quested to attend as the law requires),
as business of Importance will be DIS
cussed. We also have the promise Of
different persons to address the Institute
during its meetings. School officers, pat
rons, pupils and friends, are moot cOrdi-
ally invited to attend.
The examination Of candidates for
Teachers Certificates will be held on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, Of the follow
ing week in the stone school house, next
door to the M. +. Church South, in
CharlestOwn.
EMANUEL SCHAEFFER,
julyl3,'SS. County Superintendent.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Every Home Should Have It.

Physician for every little ailment. Hav-
ing Red Flag Oil in the house you have
a Physician always at hand, it kills
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Burns, Bruises
and all Aches and Pains. Price % cts.
There are few things in this life of
which we may be certain, but this is one
of them, Puritan Cough and Consump-
ton Cure has no equal for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption. Price y cents, at c.
Jones' drug store. mayl1 ,'88-y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
NOTICE.

To j. C. Fry admini strator C. t. a. Of
John Ruse. deceased.
Take notice that on the 9th day OF Aug
ust, 'S8, we the devisees of John Ruse,
deceased, will have the Circuit Court OF
Jefferson county, w. Va.,t relieve those
of us who are sureties upon your bond as
such administrator. from further liabili-
ty upon said bond. and will ask said
Court to revoke your title OF admins
traitor, AID depose you as such admins
traitor.
Rose +. Stokes, Frank T.. Slater, Jas.
3. Slater. John q. Slater, Jr., o. nj. Stat
er, /. q. Powell. l.. c. Powell and John
Ruse.
July l3-4t. BY COUNSEL.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
TO OUR READERS.
Malaria or Ague Surely Cured.

In this broad assertion, we speak posi-
lively, that, these and all misasmatic
poisons, can be radically driven from
the system and permanent cure guar
anteed. Thousands of chronic cases,
whose testimonials bear erfdence, have
been cured by our infallible remedy,
which contain neither quinine, arsenic,
or anything injurious. Full treatment
free by old physician specialist Of high
est standing, also trial remedy and trea-
tise sent on receipt OF address to
ASAHEL MEDICAL BUREAU,
july2O, '8S-ly. 29l Broadway, N. Y.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

ED. DEMocRAT:-Col. X. p. Chew hav-
ing declined to be candidate for the
House of Delegates, please announce Mr..
Braxton ID. Gibson candidate for that
position, he having agreed at the earnest
request of his many friends to be can
didate. He is a young man of high char
acter, and sterling Democracy and will
be supported by
July Ii. MANY VOTERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20

The Cleveland and Thurman Club
meets this friday evening at s
o'clock.
Millinery and ParssOls at an
heard of cut in prices at Hirsch-
mans.
Miss Mary Campbell, of Balti-
more, Md, is visiting at the Steph-
ensOn Seminary.
End Lieut.. w. f. Craighill has
been promoted to lst Lient. and is
now stationed at Detroit, Mich.
Two 800 jefferson county ) per
cent. bonds were sold at public sale
in Hagerstown ON Tuesday at $lO4.
The contract for the erection Of the
Catholic church at this place has been
awarded to Mr.. McAtee, Of Front
Royal, Va.
Mr.. Baylor Dawson has returned
to "ClaymOnt" from Philadelphia,
where he was called on business a
few weeks ago.
The Martinsburg and Potomac
Railroad Company has purchased
property in Winchester for passen-
ger and freight depot purposes.
On our first page will be found
The Farmers View" an interesting
and logical article on the tariff,
which appeared in the July number
of Belford's magazine.
A party of young ladies and gen
tlemen from Frederick, Md, are en-
eamped on the banks Ofthe Potomac
at Rafting Spring, this county.
Prof ST Geo. T. Brooke, of the
Law Department, West Virginia
University, is here with his family
for a part of the summer vacation.
You'll either get better quality
ol clothing for the money you meant
10 spend, or pay less for the quality
You want at Hirschman
Hon. f. p. c. Lewis, L. ). Minis
ter to Portugal, spent several days
last week with relatives in Clarke
county, Va.
The Big Four Cornet Band of this
,,lace have received their uniforms.
They participated 10 the street pa
rade of the jefferson Guards last
evening.
A match game of base ball, played
here last Friday, between the An
ehors" 0fthis place and the "Terrors %
of Harper's Ferry, resulted in
score of IL to Q in favor Of the for
Iner
Mr.. Henry DUNN will begin this
week to bake supply of Graham
Bread, and in order to meet the wants
of those desiring this article, will
bake it regularly, so as to be able to
answer all demands for 1t.
The congregation of the New Hope
Baptist Church, colored, of Mechan-
icstown, has purchased the new build
ing fronting the KabletOwn pike of
Mr.. Jos. ID. Moore, and fitted 1t up
for a church. They will hold their
first service in it on Sunday next,
22nd inst.
The news of the death of Mrs. DR..
b. b. Ransom of Harper's Ferry,
(which occurred last Tuesday, was a
severe stroke to her relations and
many friends in this place. Funer-
al took place at 3 o'clock on We'd
nesday evening; interment in the
Episcopal Church Yard.
The County Democratic Executive
Committee has called a Mass Meet
inoin Martinsburg TO select nineteen
delegates to represent the County
Of Berkeley in Congressional, Sena-
torial and Judicial Conventions.
The meeting will be held next Satur-
day, 2lSt, at , p m.
The :. V. X. X. will give another
excursion TO Pen Mar on Friday,
July 9th. Excursion train will
mass CharlestOwn at S.23, a. H.; re-
turning leave Pen Mar at $50 p. m.
Round trip tickets from Ripon loo,
Charlestown 80 cts, Shenandoah
Junction so cts. aud Shepherdstown
on .to
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Personal.

Mr.. n. III. Frohlichstein, of Mo-
bile, Ala, writes: | take great
pleasure in recommending DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion, having used it for a severe at
tack of Bronchitis and Catarrh. 1t
gave me instant relief and entirely
cured me and l have not been af
fiicted since. also beg to state
that had tried other remedies with
no good result. Have also used
Electric Bitters and DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, both of which l can rec
Ommend.
DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, is
sold on a positive guarantee. Trial
bottles free at Jones Drug Store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Public Sales.

The following public sales are
advertised in this paper:
SATURDAY, August 4th.-Valua
BILE house and lot by n. S. White
and Joseph Trapnell, special com
missioners.
THURSDAY, August 9th.-Personal
property by b. ID. Gibson, admins.
TRAITOR.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
Huckster and Country Produce
Merchant!

My time and attention will now be de-
voted entirely TO the Huckstering bust
ness and or one Of my wagons will
make weekly visits to the Farmers of
the County, soliciting their produce
EGGS, BUTTER, POULTY, HIDES,
DRIED FRUITS. &C., DC,
at highest marketable prices.
My prices will be CASH and subject
to the fiuctuation Of the City markets,
and you can depend on them as being
the highest.
Strict attention to business, punctual-
ity in appointments and visits, and q
solid cash exchange is our principle and
motto for business.
Please await our visit or drop me a
card. Respectfully,
Jun % 'SS. Charlestown, w. Va.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
For CIRCUIT JUDGE.

Please announce for Judge Of the 18th
Judicial Circuit, JOSEPH TRAPNELL.,
subject to the Nominating Judicial Con-
vention, to be held Tuesday, July oath,
at Martinsburg.
july20, 'Ss. VOTERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Mr.. Editor.-Please announce Mr..
FORREST w. BROWN as a candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson
county. Having faithfully performed
the duties of his office during the past
term, the people are assured of contin-
ued diligence in his work. VOTERS.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20

In BelfOrdS Magazine for July,
Frank Hurd concludes his discuss
ion on Tariff Reform. "A Farmer
View" on the Surplus and Tariff
Reform, by Sol. Putnam, which also
appear in that number, show that
the conductors of the Magazine are
sincere in their endeavors for Free
Trade. Mrs. Cleveland, lately re-
ferred to as "the only Democrat in
America more popular than our
President" has poem addressed to
her by Mrs. Sarah NJ. b. Piatt, in
BelfordS Magazine for July. The
fiction is this Magazine for July in
cludes u complete novel by Gertrude
Garrison, entitled "The Wrong
Man" Captain Kemeys has story
called "Old Raven" and a bright
satire on social life is contributed
by Miss Elisabeth Marbury. Dom
Piatt, the editor, gives graphic
and striking sketch of Senator In
CALLS Record" besides some atten-
ton to "Sam- Vandalism" "Ingersoll
on Conkling," the great tariff de-
bate, etc, etc.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE

l Walnut Extension Table, Sofa, 3
Rocking Chairs. Dining Chairs, 4 Hair
Cloth Chairs, Wardrobe, 2 Sick Chairs,
2 Bed Steads. Mattresses, Acorn Bed
Stead, Wash Stands, small Stands,
Wood Stove, Coal Stove, self feedingG
p yards Carpet, 70 yards Mating.
Cook Stove and fixtures, Oil Stove and
Baker, 2 Kitchen Tables, Refrigerator,
/ Water Cooler, Sewing Machine, ! APP
pie Evaporation, 80 Peerless Meat Sacks,
new, | Moss Rose China Tea Set, Large
Lot of Queensware, four-gallon Stone
Jar, two gallen Jars, lot of half and
gallon Jars, Wash Tubs, s Stone Milk
Crooks, / Churn, / Butter Board and
Worker,l Grind Stone, 10 gallons Of Vim
egar, Country-cured Hams, 5 Should
ers. ) Middling, 3 Lard Cans, pair Of
Sheep Shears, Ice-cream Freezes, Cups
and Saucers. Glassware, Picture Frames,
Lamps, Lot of Books, and many other
household articles. l Double Barreled
Breech-loading Shot Gun and fixtures
complete, nearly new; Colts Revolver,
Box Carpenter Tools, and many other
articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit Of twelve
months will be given on all sums over
$40, the purchaser giving negotiable note
with approved security, with interest
from day of sale; sums Of $40 and under
cash. No property to be removed until
terms of sale are strictly complied with.
b. ID. GIBSON,
Admir- Of o. NJ. Lucas, decd.
w. +. Anderson, Auct.
July l3th-3t
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-07-20
FOR ASSESSOR.


First Assessment District.
Mr.. Editor:-You will please announce
r. A. ALEXANDER as candidate for
reelection to the Assessorship. His
candidacy is subject to nomination by
Primary Election or Convention rs may
be determined by the Executive Com
mittee.
June d, 1888. MANY VOTERS.