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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
ELKINS IN WHEELING.

The InteIligeRcer prints in full q
very able speech by Mr.. Elkins, but
he gives us nothing new; his speech
is an elaborate compilation of soph-
isms and naked assertions which the
Industrial League have been collect
ing for the past two years. This
League it will be remembered is an
association Of millionaire manufac-
turers who subscribe 100000 "to
educate the masses in favor of tar
if for protection" Mr.. Elkins has
assorted the material thus furnished
with more skill and judgment than
we gave him credit for, and he has
selected such of it as experience
proves best calculated to mislead the
superficial and thOughtless.
Those who trouble themselves to
think deeply, understand perfectly
we'll that protection is contrivance
to take money from the many and
give it to the few. Those who OBJ
serve carefully, plainly see that, un-
der this protective system, property
is concentrating in the hands of q
very small number of immensely
rich men.
The fortunes of Carnegie, Gould
and Vanderbilt are conclusive that
the body of tho people are not in q
prosperous condition. On one side
are these millionaires determined to
perpetuate system so beneficial to
them, and on the other side are the
true friends of the unorganized
masses trying to induce Labor to
vote intelligently. On one side is
the MONEY POWER, and on the other
side TRUTH. 1t has been said that
the money power, were the profits
sufficiently large, could and would
convince the populace that monopo-
lies like the Standard Oil Company
benefit the country. Those who
think deeply, know perfectly well
that protection is Il swindle, and we
should not be surprised if the organ
lied millionaires succeeded in fool
ing the masses into voting to per-
petuate this swindle.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

Certain Federal Oflicetolders are
trying to distract attention from
their own rascality by lying about
this paper. They are helping the
railroad lobby to elect their nomi-
nee. Between railroad rule and Re
publican rule we have no choice
one is as bad as the other. This is
the truth, and all the shouting in
the world cannot rub it out Let
Knott answer the questions and we
will support him cheerfully. We
won't support any man who will vote
with the railroad lobby. The trou-
bic is, not that we are wrong, but
the Ring are lying-and lying won't
win.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

The outlook for Cleveland and
Thurman in New York is becoming
brighter every day. We have seen
a private letter from distinguished
leader in Tammany addressed to
Hon. ID. b. Lucas, in which the wri-
ter says: Il think Cleveland will
have over 10000 majority in this
city, and if Brooklyn does as well,
and gives him $4,000 or 10000 ma
jority, he will be a sure winner. Hill
is very strong and is helping Cleve
land"
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

DOMESTIC TRoUBLE.-Mr. Blaine
son married before he was twenty
one and without parental consent;
the young wife, now mother, is de-
serted by her husband and her fur
niture has been sold for house-rent.
She has brought suit against her
father-in-law for inducing her hus-
band to abandon his wife and child.
All our sympathies are for this poor
girl. Mr.. Blaine isl rich. He should
settle on his sons wife enough to
keep her from want. The Democrat
ic Party cannot do better than raise
$4,000 by subscription and give it
to Mrs. J. G. Blaine, Jr.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

The annual expenditure of the
Federal Government exceeds $40 per
head for each voter. The reported
appropriations are 1921, 100000.
Put our population at 60,0O0.0OO
and allow one voter to six persons.
Think of it, A government costing
$42 per voter. If Congressman did
not pension the strikers on the Treas
ury, the government could be run
for One-fourth Of its present cost.
In addition to this $42 per head
per voter paid in Federal taxes, the
State and county taxes amount to
over $50 per voter.
When We look around us and see
the number Of office holders. linen
living on salaries paid by taxpayers)
we are not surprised that govern
ment is thus costly.
In view Of the fact that the body
of the people cannot get a law passed
to prohibit tue rree-pass bribery; in
view of the fact that it required Is
years fighting to drive Congress to
pass the inter State commerce bill,
the question arises whether we are
getting the worth Of our money
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

Those who sell themselves to mo-
nOpOly; those conscious of being
ready to betray a trust; those lack
ing pride Of character; those who
wish the world to think better of
them than they think of themselves,
cannot comprehend why a man
should concern himself about public
affairs unless he expects some per
sOnal advancement.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
THE TRUST.
vate pape

The n. Y. Times of the Goth thus
publishes 4 prospectus printed in
London and dated on the Sth;
The Share List viii close on or before Friday
October 18th.
Messrs. Morton, Rose & Co., are author
lied to invite Applications for the Shares
and Debentures Of
THE SALT UNION,
LIMITED,
Incorporated under the Companies Acts,
1862 To 1888.
Capital 43,OOO,OO0, in Shares of $40 each.
divided into
10000 ordinary Shares of $40 each
and
100000 Seven per cent. Preference Shares
of SO each.
Dividend payable out of the profits of
each year,
Payable per share: 81 on application,
3 on Allotment, - on LIST November,
1888, - on LIST December, 1888, and 81 on
LIST January, 1889.
After the last payment the Shares may
be converted into Stock, transferable
in any amounts not less than $40.
About 100000 of the Ordinary Share
Capital i subscribed by the Vendors of
salt Properties and Lands.
The scheme contemplated includes
nothing less than the combination Of all
the Salt-producing industries of Great
Britain and other countries into one gi-
gantic corporation for the purpose of in
creaSing and maintaining the price of
this staple necessary of life at figures
which, according 70 the prospectus, will
pay the investors at least ~ per cent.
dividends per annum.
The Times prints this prospectus
for the purpose of arraigning the
Republican nominee for Vice Presi-
dent. ne print it for the purpose
of showing how easily vast capital
combines to plumber the unorganized
masses. Were it not for millionaire
influence" in politics laws would be
made to prevent these trusts. Law
makers were quick to find a way to
make strikes harmless, except to
labor; capital obtains legislation
readily; why is it Congress pro-
fesses itself unable to legislate effec
lively against combinations like
trusts? The reason is, millionaire
influence" fools the body of the peO-
pie into voting against men who, if
in office, would serve the public with
the zeal 4 railroad attorney serves
his corporation.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

The rank and file are unanimous
for certain legislation: the pirate
class are against it; the pirates pre-
vent such legislation by manutae-
turing a popular prejudice against
men competent to accomplish what
the people wish done and willing to
do IL
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

Congress adjourned last Saturday
at l o'clock. This, the first session
of the 5Oth Congress, was the long
est in the history Of the country; it
lasted 800 days. At the adjourn
ment, only 16 out of the rs Senators
and only 20 out Of the 325 members
of the Lower House were present in
their seats.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

l think, myself, that we have more
machinery of Government than is
necessary, too many parasites living
on the labor of the industrious.
An honest heart being the first
blessing, knowing head is the Sec
ond.-Thougbts Of Jefferson.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Certain so-called Democratic lead

Certain sO-called Democratic lead
ers in private conversation, say;
1T was a mistake for Cleveland to
raise the tariff issue"
They mean to say: Ii Cleveland
would help them to fool the unor-
ganized masses; if he would betray
the people to retain office, be could
be reelected without a fight
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Notice 10 Take Dispositions.
Albertus Spencer,
vs..
Fannie ). Spencer.
IN CHANCERY.
To Fannie $. Spencer.

To Fannie 5. Spencer.
Please take notice that on the 18th day
of November, 1883, between the hours OF
ga. NJ. and 6P. NJ, at the Office ofCharles
ii. Briggs, j. r., in Harper's Ferry, w.
Va, will proceed to take dispositions Of
J. Hanshew Marley and other Witness
es, to be used in the above Cause. now
pending in the Circuit Court ofJefierson
TO-, w. Va, in which ! am plaintiff and
you are defendant aud Ii, from any cause
said Dispositions should not be commen-
ced on that day, or after having been
commenced, should not be completed,
they will be adjourned from time To time
until finished.
ALBERTUs SPENCER,
octl9-4t. BY Counsel.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Commissioners Of Election.

The Court makes the following APP
pointment of Commissioners Of Election
in this county Tor the next two years,
viz:
ChdrleetOUn Precinct.-S. Lee Phil
lips. $. j. Boyd and i. J. Manning, Com
missioners; and Robert Chew, Geo. w.
Taylor and l.. ID. Getzendaner, Canvas
sers.
Shenandoah Junction Precinct.--John
ID. McGarry, .John VI. Daniel and II. &.
Moore, Commissioners.
Mdaning's Precinct.-B. Il. Beavers,
Geo. II. Turner and j.. II. Johnson, Com
missioners.
KabLet0i0H Precinct.-W. O. Norris,
George Harris and Adam Brenneman,
Commissioners.
Summit Point Precinct.-James w.
Coyle, y. III. Willis and r.. y. Haines.
Commissioners.
lHfddiewoy Precfnct.-Jas. w. League.
Peter S. Hinton and John w. Ware,
Commissioners.
Leet0irn Precinct Mayberry Mckee,
T.. G. Watson and John w. Clendening,
Commissioners.
Ked'neysviIe Precinct.-Jas. r. Trus-
sell, Geo. w. Seibert and A. Trump,
Commissioners.
ShepberdstoWn Preeinct.-E. G.. w.
Herr, John III. little and J. s. Fleming,
Commissioners, and j. s. Bragonier.
John keplingcr and q. T. Licklider,
Canvassers.
- Da6ieid's Preciac,.-James ;. Maddox,
j. &. Tabler and Robert l.. Wysong,
Commissioners.
Horper's Ferry Distriet.-James Con-
way, J. III. Marten and George w. Ia
cey, Commissioners; and Il. w. Beale,
Thomas Gesry and Joseph Barry, Cam
vassers.
HdIitouR Precinct.-Richard Hender-
son, ID. q. Henkle and George Koonce,
Commissioners.
OAK GroUe PreciRct.-George NJ. Duke,
Jacob III. Engle and Wm.J. Moler, Com
missioners.
Copy, Teste-
THos. A. MOORE, Clerk.
octl9-3t.
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
THE OTHER COUNTY.
A friend writes us:

A friend writes us:
In your last issue NoLENs says
'But while l am Jealous for Cleye-
land won't vote for the nominee for
the House of Delegates in this coun-
ty. He has always been striker for
the ring, and will vote any way the
railroad attorneys tell him." To
whom does he refer? / would have
thought lie referred to Knott, except
that he specified the House Dele
gates.
Mr.. NoLENs resides on the other
side of the mountain, and was refer
ring to his own county. The nomi-
nees for the House in Jefferson are
as sound as dollar on any and
every question that will come before
the next Legislature. Nobody who
can read plain English supposed
that NoLENs referred to Jefferson.
There is too much lying going on,
and it better stop or we will expose
certain Federal officeholders who
ought to be blowing for living in
stead of drawing salaries paid by
taxpayers.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

Congressman Butterworth, during
the debate on the Mills bill, said:
Il am not alone upon this floor in
the conviction that unless they
TRUSTS, syndicates and combines
are speedily thrOttled, they will have
upon the throat of the Republic so
firm a grip that nothing short of
revolution will compel them to relax
their hold"
Yet this politician has never lost
an opportunity to be conspicuous as
an advocate of a tariff for protection.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

There are some men Of that peeu-
liar temperament that they would
rather preserve their self-respect
and personal independence than win
financial or political success.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
THOUGHTS OF JEFFERSON. >

luUUulllD vi .Uul DiofJVA"
Maxims Scattered Through His Works.
Taste cannot he controlled by law.
The only security for all is free
press.
A respectable minority is useful
as censors.
/ never suffered u political to he
come a personal difference.
Where the press is free and every
man able to read, all is safe.
The execution of the laws is more
important than the making them.
Is uniformity of opinion desira-
BILE? No more than of face and stat
| ure.
Science is more important in a
republican than in any other govern
ment.
We often repent of what we have
said. but never of that which we
have not said.
| must ever believe that religion
substantially good which produces
an honest life.
Stable ownership is the gift of So
cial Law, and is given late in the
progress of society.
No man will ever bring out OF the
Presidency the reputation which
carries him into it.
We owe gratitude to France, jus
tice to England, good will to all,
subservience TO none.
Laws and institutions must go
hand and hand with the progress OF
the human mind.
1t is error alone which needs the
support Of government. Truth can
stand by itself.
Bigotry is the disease OF ignorance
Of morbid minds; enthusiasm Of the
free and bunyant.
An equilibrium of agriculture,
manufactures, and commerce is es-
sential to our independence.
Were we directed from Washing
ton when To sow and when to reap,
we should soon want bread.
a naval force can never endanger
our liberties nor occasion bloodshed;
"a land force would do both.
The whole body of the nation is
the sovereign Legislative, executive,
and judiciary power for itself
The State and Federal Govern
ments are coordinate departments of
one simple and integral whole.
1t is better to keep the wolf out
Of the fold than to trust to drawing
his teeth and claws after he has en-
tered.
have sworn upon the altar Of
God eternal hostility against every
form of tyranny over the mind of
man.
wish that at the end of four
years Congress had made the Presi-
dent forever ineligible second
term.
Education is the only sure foun-
dation that can be devised for the
preservation of freedom and happi-
ness.
Opinions which are equally hon
est on both sides should not affect
personal esteem or social inter
course.
/ am not among those who fear
the people. They, and not the rich,
are ourdependence for continued free
dom.
Never suppose that in any posi-
bic situation or under any circum
stances it is best for you to do Il dis
honorable thing.
1t is not by the consolidation or
concentration ofpowers, but by their
distribution, that good government
is effected.
It's fatal heresy to suppose that
either our State Governments are
superior to the Federal, or the Fed
eral to the States.
The Excise law is an internal one.
The first error was to admit it by
the Constitution; the second to act
on that admission.
(Tn La nn, fia.unL
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Notice To Take Dispositions.
James w. Engle and wife,
vs..
Isaac Dust's Ex'or. and others.
IN CHANCERY.


TO Ms. Susan Dust, widow Of tho late
Isaac Dust and Susan Dust.
Please take Notice that on the lith day
OF November, 1888, between the hours Of
q A. NJ. and 6P. NJ, 1T the residence Of Mrs.
Mary Henkle near Halltown, Jeif. Co,
tons OF Mrs. Mary Henkle. aud other
witnesses, TO be used in the above Cause
now pending in the Circuit Court of Jeri.
Co, w. Va, in which James w. Engle
and Rebecca Engle his wife, are plain
tifis and you and others are defendants,
and if, from any cause, said Dispositions
should not be commenced on that day, or
after having been commenced, should not
be completed, they will he adjourned
from time to time until finished
JAS. w. ENGLE & WIFE,
BY ID. Il. Lucas q J. j.. Engle, their att'ys
octl9-it.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

The pirate class does the DEMO
Graf the honor to treat it as paper
which cannot be either bribed or
"bulldozed."
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

As the true gentleman will appear,
even in rags, so true genius, will
shine through the cOarsest style.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

A political manager said to the
writer; sour party cannot afford
to antagonize the tariff-protected
millionaires. "
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

This paper was the first to suggest
a law to stake of the tariff wherever
there is combination to prevent
competition" We made this sug-
gestion more than a year ago.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Commissioners Notice.

To the creditors of James III. Haycock-
You are hereby notified that ON the
End day of January, 1889, at my Office In
Charlestown, w. Va, will receive proof
of any debts or demands against said
decedent or his estate, the account of >.
w. Washington, his administrator, be-
ing before me for settlement.
Given under my hand this 18th OF Oc-
tober, 1888.
CLEON MOORE,
Commissioner Of Accounts.
oct2j-6t
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
West Virginia Democrat.
Thomas H. Mason, Business Manager.

Mr.. ]. NJ. Mason, when in New York,
will be at is Wall street. This is in re-
ply TO applications Tor his address.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Loss Of Appetite,
Sick Headache,
Bad Breath. etc.

The treatment of Constipation does
not consist merely i'm unloading the
bowels. The medicine must not only
act as purgative, but be tonic as well
and not produce after its use q eater cos
tiveness. TO secure a regular habit Of
body without changing tho diet or dis
organizing the system.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
New Coal and Wood Yard.
JIG. WYATT$CO.,
Dealers in
Coal and Wood, Grain.
FERTILIZERS, &c.
Charlestown, w. Va.
Charlestown, w. Va.

A GOOD SUPPLY OF COAL will be
N kept on hand at the lowest prices,
and market price paid for Grain.
Orders left at j. II. Rodrick's or ;. 3.
Dalgarn's stores promptly attended to.
Coal and Wood Yard and Office at the
Shenandoah Valley Depot.
octl9-y. j. @. WYATT * co.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26

any attention, after suffering with
Constipation for two or three years, was
called to Simmons Liver Regulator, and
having tried almost everything else,
concluded to try 1t. / first took wine
glassful and afterwards reduced the dose
to teaspoonful, as per directions, after
each meal. found that it had done me
so much good that continued il until
took two bottles. Since then have not
experienced any difficulty. / keep ii i'm
my house and would not be without il,
Tor Court. Bib Co. Ga.
Take only the Genuine.
Which has on the wrapper the red II
Trademark and Signature of
Dec eeow j. II. ZELIN IL co.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-10-26
Constipation.

Is called the "Father Of Diseases" be-
i cause there is no medium through
which disease so often attacks the sys-
TEN as by the absorption OF poisonous
gases i'm the retention of decayed and
effete matter in the stomach and bowels.
1t is caused by Torpid Liver, not
enough bile being excreted from the
blood 10 produce Natures own cathart-
ic, and is generally accompanied with
such results as
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-02-23
PiTH AND POINT.

Miss Columbia was the first girl
to get New Jersey. Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
Why is your hat like an advance
agentp Because it goes on ahead, OF
course. Boston Bulletin
-'Ah," said she, 'when John was
courting me he sued; now we are mar
ried. do the sewing" San Aatonto
Gossip.
There is no better cure for dys-
pepsia than the knowledge that there
is nothing to eat in the house. Boston
Courier.
People often excuse their own want
of philanthropy by giving the name OF
fanaticism to the more ardent zeal of
others.
Riches are not happiness, by any
means. The moneyed man is apt to
have lonesome time of it. Duluth
Paragrdpher.
"A fashion article speaks of "a
novel color. ~ We thought novels
were generally read. Boston CONNER
ciGI Bulletin
Lots of men who say they are
soldiers of the Lord would not pass
muster if inspected on their merits. =
NJ o. Ptcaystne.
OF all the vice in the world re-
spectacle vice is the worst. And how
black it does look when it found out.
N Y Gro3,bjc
As soon as the German Crown
Prince was 'given up by the doctors
he began to grow better. This shows
that the doctors can cure man if they
only go about it in the right way. -
Chicago Times.
-"My friends admire me q great
deal musically," said young travel
ing man who had never been promf-
nent for self-conceit. II didn't know
that you sang" Il don't, and what's
more l never try. That's why / am
admired. -Merchant TraUeler.
The sound of your hammer at five
in the morning or at nine at night,
heard by creditor, makes him easy
six months longer; but if he sees you at
billiard-table or hears your voice az
tavern, when you should be at work,
he sends for his money the next day.
-Frdn5kin.
The Christian scientists would have
us believe that what we call pam is
merely imaginary; but hang the imagi-
nation that keeps a fellow awake all
night when he has felon on his
thumb! And we don't suppose IL
would do any more good to poultice
the Imagination than it would the
thumb. - NorrtstoWn Herald.