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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
AN ORGAN OF LABOR.

The Reading strike. Still no
change. The struggle seems to have
resolved itself into a question of en-
durance between dollars and stOm-
achs. Dollars may win, but it will
be all the worse for dollars in the
future. The tension cannot be car
ried too far in the great struggle of
the closing years of the nineteenth
century. Once too often dollars
will strive to starve stomachs.
Then will come the insanity of hun
ger. When hunger crazes the brain
the brute takes the place of the man.
History furnishes a thousand proofs.
For what follows the brute thus Gre
ated is not to be blamed, but the
cause that created the brute. Have
| not the right to do as / please with
my own 2 the rich man cries. Am
1 my brothers keeper 2 said Cain.
DO we not own our slaves, and
shall we not use our property as we
please ? said the old time slave
holders. The memorable logic of
events will sweep all such away
sophistry, and the blazing bright
ness of the wisdom of the Man Of
Calvary will enlighten and enamel
pate the world AS We would that
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Order of Publication.

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Jefferson county, to-wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court of Jefferson county,
January, 1888.
Jas. w. Engle and Rebccca Engle, his
wife, plaintiffs,
against
Geo. NJ. Bcltzhooyer, executor Isaac
Dust, deceased, Susan Dust. widow or
said Isaac Dust, deceased, Susan Dust,
Jacob w. Staley and Margaret Staley,
= his life, Jos. l.. Eichelberger and Mar
tin Eichelberger, Mary Catherine
Eichelberger and Nettie May Eichel-
berger, children Of Catherine Eichel-
berger, deceased, defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to enforce
trust against certain real estate Of Isaac
Dust, deceased, in behalf of the COM
plainant, Rebecca Engle.
II appearing, on affidavit filed in this
suit, that the defendants, Susan Dust,
widow OF Isaac Dust, and Susan Dust,
are non-residents OF the State Of West
Virginia, they are hereby required to
appear Within one month after the due
publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests In
this matter.
T. w. LATIMER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
ID. i. Lucas and J. +. Engle, p. q.
ian6-5t.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
REPORT ON STATE DEVELOP
MENT.
BY the Tax Commission.
Continued from last issue.)

Continued from last ISSUE
SHALL OUR WEALTH PASS TO STRAIN.
GERS:
The wealth OF this Stale is i'm
mense; the development of this
wealth will earn vast private for
tunes far beyond the dreams even
of a modern Cresus; the question
is. whether this vast wealth shall
belong to persons who live here and
who are permanently identified with
the future of West Virginia, or
whether it shall pass into the hands
of persons who do not live here and
who care nothing for our State ex-
cept to pocket the treasures which
lie buried in our hills?
If the people of West Virginia
can be reused to an appreciation of
the situation we ourselves will gath
err this harvest now ripe on the lands
inherited from our ancestors; on
the other hand if the people are not
reused to an understanding of the
situation in less than ten years this
vast wealth will have passed from
our present population into the
hands of non residents, and West
Virginia will be almost like Ireland
and her history will be like that of
Poland
THIS REPORT LIKELY TO BE ASSAILED.
We are well aware that this re
port would be more popular among
thoughtless persons did the writer
unite With the delusion which now
prevades the public mind and by
sophistry stimulate towns and coun-
ties to subscribe to projected roads;
we are well aware that no man,
whatever his ability, integrity or
courage, has ever attained political
favor in this State if he placed him
self in antagonism to the money
making schemes of individuals, but
we have unbounded confidence that
the seed here planted will bring
good fruit: we have unbounded con
fidence that the people will act in
diligently if they be given enough
facts to comprehend the situation;
and we thus make these facts public
because we believe that those who
represent many private enterprises
wish TO keep them secret and be-
cause we do know that a condition
of things now prevails in this State
that will scarcely be credited by the
BODY of society. Let it be remem-
bered that while many of the ablest
intellects are employed to represent
these private interests, there is no.
body, no not one, specially employ
ed to represent the public welfare.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
A WISE MOVE.

On the 25th, the House passed the
following:
"Whereas, certain individuals and
corporations in the U. S. engaged in
manufacturing, producing, mining
or dealing in some Of the necessarles
of life and other productions have
combined for the purpose of CONTROL
ing or curtailing the production or
supply of the same, and thereby in
creasing their price to the people OF
the country, which combinations are
known as associations, trusts, pools
and like names:
Resolced, That the committee, dl-
rected to inquire into the names and
number and extent of such combina-
tions. under whatever name known,
their methods of combination or do
ing business, their effect upon the
prices of any of the necessaries OF
life and of all productions to the peo-
pie of the country, together with any
and all other matters relating to the
same, which may call for or suggest
legislation by Congress, and report
the same with such recommendations
as the said committee may agree
upon. And for these purposes the
committee is authorized to sit during
the sessions of the House, to employ
a stenographer, to administer oaths,
examine witnesses, compel the at
tendance of.persons and heproduc-
tion of papers.
If this investigation be prosecuted
with brains and sincerity, it will do
more to build up the Democratic
party than anything Congress has
done in 80 years. 1t will set the
people talking about the schemes to
plumber them, and then they won't
listen to plausible theories to make
men rich by taxing them.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

WEST VIRGINIA COKE is gaining a
standing in market which will have
a healthfuI influence in the estab-
lishment of new plants for its pro-
duction. 1t is said that prominent
coke men have predicted that with
in a few years this State will be a
great field for this industry. An
exchange remarks that the coke men
of Pennsylvania are watching the
development of the coke fields in
West Virginia with anxious eyes;
and very well they may, for our
coke is not only superior in quality,
hut the volume of its production is
growing to such an extent as to con-
trol the market and dictate sales
and prices.-Charleston { W. Va
Star.
Will the Star tell us, how it Is
possible for legitimate individual
enterprise in coke, or in anything
else. to succeed so long as the rail-
road managers are permitted to
practice the methods revealed by
Mr.. Wright's letter printed in our
issue before last? Will the Star tell
us, why so few papers publish what
the railroad managers wish kept
from the people ? All intelligent
men throughout the State are talk
ing about Wright's letter;-why is
the press so silent?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
HOW IT WORKS.
\. Y. World.

The Reading Railroad Company
squeezes the mining enterprise,
which it owns. for the benefit of its
overcapitalized transportation line.
1t underpays the miners at one end
and overcharges coal consumers at
the other in the effort to pay divi-
dends on inflated and watered stock.
The Sugar Trust, which is closing
up refineries the better to control
production, issues 81 of certificates
for 81 of value, and expects the pub
lie to pay dividends on the inda-
ton.
1t is time for the people to COM
bine against the combines" and to
give no. trust to Trusts.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Congress was given power to levy
taxes to raise money for the expen-
ses of government, but this power is
used to shut out foreign goods in
order to enable our home manufac-
turers to exact higher prices. The
theory was, that competition between
home manufacturers, would cheap
en- prices but they combine and
thereby strangle competition. Are
the people such fools as to contin-
ne voting for men who favor protec-
ton?
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
THE TAXES TO GO.

Sound views Of staSatioh are
spreading rapidly. even in Monopo-
lyvania. y
At a great tariff reform meeting
in Philadelphia last week, it was
resolved:
l. That the existing duties upon
raw materials which are to be used
in manufactures should be removed.
2. That the duties upon the arti-
cles nsed or consumed by those who
are least able to bear the burden OF
taxation should be reduced.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
COMBINATIONS TO PLUMBER
THE MASSES.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 70.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT.--About Il
month ago you made suggestion
that was original aud full of wis
dom. You told Congress to appoint
a committee to publish the facts
about the various pools and cOmbi-
nations, between the enormously
rich manufacturers, to limit pro-
duction or to control the wages of
labor. You also advised that a law
be passed, taking Off taritf-tax for
protection as to every article regu-
lated by such combinations. As
this sagacious proposition emanat-
ed from our State | was in hopes it
would come before the country as
1.-The West Virginia idea" But
New York gets the credit Of it. On
yesterday Mr.. Bacon of that State
introduced and passed a resolution
embodying your suggestion so far
as it applied to exposing combina-
tions. Here was a fair opportunity
for our State to get to the front, but
we had no one in this city with spir-
it ana self-reliance to avail himself
of the chance. True, it is a pity,
and pity it is tits true.
You are doing more good in the way
Of educating people than you sus
pect. A year ago every man here
was for the Blair bill and as it was
not understood our politicians
thought their popularity would be
increased by voting for it. But you
explained it and gave the figures
showing that our State would pay
out 800 for every 81 she got back.
And now our politicians are against
it. If you had not ventilated the
matter, they would all have remain
ed in favor if measure everybody
here knows is mere trick to pre-
vent a reduction of the tariff. Not
day passes that somebody does
not remark on the influence your
paper is exerting. Go ahead with
your work. The reward is bound
to come. The public cannot fail to
see that yours is the only paper
with a man at the Wheel" They
may not see it for a long time, be-
cause the multitude are slow to
think, but when they do realize the
fact that you give more ideas than
all other papers united, your circu-
lation will be as large as you wish.
l 90 through great blanket sheets
but find more information in the
DEMOCRAT than in them, and all my
friends say the same.
Since, thanks to Cleve-
land. our party is forced to oppose
the cheat of tariff for protection,
is it safe for us to continue in pow
er the men who heretofore acted
with the high protectiOnists ? We
know that protection robs the many
to enrich the few. Shall we con-
tinue in power the men who hereto
fore sided with the gang who shaped
Legislation to rob us ? Tariff reform
is coming, but no thanks to them.
1t comes because of the efforts of
public spirited men who held no Of
fee. Those we hOnored and trust
eel, and placed in position to draw
$4,000 a year made no fight for the
people. Shall we continue them in
office to betray us again p? My
judgment is to take up new men.
We should change our representative
es until we hit upon a big man who
will bring credit to the State and
who will be leader When such
man is found, reflect him for life.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

"A courageous and straightfor-
ward performance of public duty and
consistent devotion to the best inter
ests of the people, regardless of in
cidental effects upon ones self or
ones party, is really the surest way
of commanding popular confidence.
1t may make a man necessary to his
party and win for that party support
which it could get in no other way,
when selfish plotting and planning,
the hiring of support by favors and
promises, and the playing of tricks
to control committees and delega-
lions will only excite contempt and
lead to discontinue"
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Certain politicians, who heretofore
sided with Randall and the other
protectionists, are now making anti
protection speeches. 1t is safer to
put in front the men who preached
sound doctrine when the cause OF
the people needed help. Those who
supported Randall for Speaker, as
against Carlisle, few years ago, are
not the men to lead our party next
Fall. If the machine succeeds in
subordinating the welfare of the
party to the personal fortunes OF
these politicians, West Virginia will
90 Republican. The only way for
us to carry the State is to gain pub
lie confidence, and we cannot do so
if we put in front men who are not
trusted and whose personal honor is
at a discount.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

others should do nntoAyou, do We
even 50 unto them. Men die, sys-
TENS die, nations die but the eter-
nal Justice Of God reigns supreme
forever. With an abiding faith in
that justice, whatever of temporary
trial maybe endured, We know
that victory will come in the end,
and the toiler viii be free"
The above is an editorial, last
week, in the journal of United
Labor" published in Philadelphia.
The Journal is on the wrong road.
1t will bring better fruit by teach
inc Labor to vote intelligently.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Senator Spooner has offered bill
to apply the principles of the inter
state commerce bill to telegraph
companies. We predict that it will
not pass. Jay Gould is stronger in
Congress than the will of the peo-
pie. II is instructive to observe
how many papers are arguing for
Gould;-h is worth $150,000,00O.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
A committee in the Va. Legisla

A committee in the Va. Legisla-
ture are framing a bill toprotect To-
cal traffic against railroad discrimi-
nation in the same manner that in
terstate commerce is protected by
the law of Congress. As the rail
roads are ably represented IN the
Va. Legislature any bill that would
be effective, is likely to be defeated /;
but if they want a good law they
cannot de better than adopt the bill
Chew offered at Charleston last win
ter. The people will never get pro-
lection agaist the secret and unlaw-
ful practices Of railroad managers
until they learn to legislate at the
polls; -viz, Until they learn to
vote against every candidate who
does not pledge himself to vote in a
particular way.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Congress has no right under the
Constitution to take money from the
people, unless it is required to exc.
cute some one of the specific powers
intrusted to the Government: and if
they raise more than is necessary for
such purpose it is an abuse of the
power of taxation, and unjust and
observation-disclosures Farewell Adj
dress.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

We never will hit on such man I'M
less we have rotation in office. :"
AJAX.
P.S. Please certify to your read
ers that do not want any elective
office, and in fact don't want any.
1--WE can not conceive why our friend
"Aiaxv should desire office. He already
has whatever makes men eontented.
Ed. DEM
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Public Sale.

WILL OFFER FOR SALE, at my
i place of business, next door to First
National Bank, at Charlestown, w. Va,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

That writer does the most, who
gives his reader the most knowledge,
and takes from him the least time.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

The soundest argument will pro
duce no more conviction in an empty
head, than the most superficial dec
lamation:-a feather and a piece OF
cold fall with equal velocity in a
vacuum.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

SALE,

UHLLI
A Kind of Sale never seen
before in Baltimore or the
whole world. A Rich Har-
vest for Buyers. Bear inmind
we have no old stock ; there
fore, you get brand-new and
beautiful goods at these un-
heard-Of reductions.
IN MEMS OyERCOATS, during
this sale, you can buy Good, Well
Made and Warm Overcoats for
SIS, which were IS.
Superior, Well-Made and Warm
Overcoats for $3.50, which were
1880.
Satin-Lined, Well Made and Warm
Overcoats for $l2, which were
$4,000.
Luxurious, Well Made and Warm
Overcoats for SIS and 1880,
which were $500.
Sumptuous, Well Made and Warm
Overcoats for $40, which were $50
E sthetic, Well Made and Warm
Overcoats for $25, which were
$40.
IN MEMS SUITS, during this sale,
you can buy Useful Suit for 80,
original price $3.50.
A Good Suit for $50, original price
$12.
A Business Suit for $40, original
price $15.
A Dress Suit for $15, original price
$22.
A Superior Dress Suit for $25, orig
inal price $35.
A Grand Dress Suit for $50, origi-
nal price $40.
IN BOYS SUITS, during this sale,
YOU can buy Kilt Suit for $1.95
that was $3.50
A Better Kilt Suit for $3.50, that
was $3.50.
A 2.piece Knee-pants Suit for $3.50,
that was $3.50.
A 3-piece Knee Pants Suit for So,
that was $3.50.
A Youths Long Pants Suit for S.
so, that was SIS.
IN BOYS OVERCOATS, during
this sale, you can buy a Child's
Overcoat for $3.50 that was 3d.
IS.
A Boys Dress Overcoat for IS, that
was $3.50.
A Boys Superfine Overcoat for Sl4,
shat was SIS.
IN FURNISHING GOODS DE-
PARTMENT, during this sale,
you can buy English Neckwear,
our own Importation, for 40 cents,
that was IS.
Embroidered Suspenders, Hand
Work, Tor $l.75 and 50, that were
$3.50 and 81.
Sleigh Gloves, Fine Fur, for 81 and
$l.2J taao were SO and $3.50.
English Ri1gwood Wool Gloves
Hand Knitted for 40 cents tina
were S1.75.
Beautiful Silk Mufflers for 70 cepts,
that we've $1.25.
Neglege Flannel Overshirts for 81.
that were $3.50.
The present week will in
augurate the Grandest and
Greatest Clothing Sale ever
seen.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
West Vsgiitiia Democrat.

It is as difficult to throw a straw
any distance as a ton.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Farm Lands Wanted.

We never have offered such good value
in Boys and Children's Suits as the pre-
sent time. Our object is to reduce stock
prior to our annual stock-takiDg. Never
have the prices been so low. in odd
suits the prices are almost one-half. We
don't believe in carrying goods over.
s. ID. HIRsCHMAN d Go.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best Salvein the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed 10 give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale by George T
Light. ianl4-H.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

The writer is a better judge OF the
labor his productions cost him. than
any reader can possibly be.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Some men write with the hope of
instructing others, but with the Ger
tainty of improving themselves.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

1t is safer to think what we say,
than to say what we think.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

I'm the same meadow, the OK finds
the grass; the dog, the hare; aud
the stOrk, the lizard.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

Let the men of principle be our
principal men.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03
Fresh and Salt Fish in Season.
Wanted for Cash.

Having sold to c. f. Wall our entire
stock and fixtures in the Grocery and
Butcher business. Hereafter we will do
a general Huckster business. Our wag-
ons will call at all the houses and collect
marketing. Respectfully,
WALL & DORSEY.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

We have neither spare time for
superiuous writing,nOr spare money
for superAuous printing. Our aim
is. not to miss brightness, in pursuit
of brevity.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

The wise man considers rather
what is said than who says it: and
the consequence of the argument
rather than the consequence of him
who makes it.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

As the true gentleman will APP
pear, even in rags, so true genius
will shine through the cOarsest style.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-02-03

IN BOYS OVERCOATS, during
this sale, you can buy Child''
Overcoat for $3.50 that was $3.
IS.
A Boys Dress Overcoat for So, that
was $3.50.
A Boys Superfine Overcoat for Sl4
shat was SIS.
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Extraordinary Offerings for Tomorrow in All De-
partments. Look them over carefully.
HOSIERY DEPT
ribbed or plain. Sold for go and roc Friday, 35c.a
i Lot Of odds and Ends of Ladies AI;weol Under
rs and 80. They sold for 81 p and sl.5O. Friday
DRESS TRIMMING DEPT,
Lot Of Colored Dress Ornaments. We're Is and
sa fG ell 94! on FrSa Il Va. each ward
Friday, 81 .4s yard.
FUR DEPT
l Lot of Natural Lynx Muffs. We're So Friday,
Real In. and 9stsE which sold at
LACE AND EMBROIDERY DEPTS.
Lot Of Remnants of Hamburg Embroidery. Were
SO to Zoe Friday, Joe re- nnant.
NOTION DEPT.
Lot of Work Boxes, metal trimmed and nicely
bodkin. Imported to sell for 5oc Friday, ioc ~
and a Of % s Rdkn darners
! Lot Of Terra-Cotta Figures Worth % to Soc;
i Lot OF Music Rolls Were o5c; Friday, 1Oc
LADIES' NECKwEAR DEPT.
Lot Of Imported Net Flchus. Worth 3Oc.; Friday.
Lot of Boys Collars. Worth Sc: Friday DC
BUTTON DEPT.
Lot of ELEGANT Metal Buckles. Worth 25 and Soc;
BLANKETS
so Pairs of Assorted Whit woolen Blankets in 10
4, ia and 1-i. slightly soed Will be sold Fri
day at the following prices: ] lot $40 formerly
$3.50. l Lot So 30; formerly $500, l Lot 81;
formerly 80. Lot 50; formerly 50.
Our 81. 30 6-pOund 1914 White Wooden Blanket;
Friday. S140.
HANDKERCHIEF DEPT
Lot of Ladies' DC Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs;
Friday Sc.
: Lot OF Ladies' pc. Colored Silk Handkerchiefs:
Friday, lJc.
UPHOLSTERY DEPT.
Best Smyrna Rugs. We're s13I; Friday, sI.1O.
! Pair each Portieres. extremely low ] pair was
$50; Friday, $40. l pair 500: Friday,
S3S2. 1 pair was So; Friday, s490. L pair
S5.7J, Friday. S4.6..
ART EMBROIDERY DEPT.
Lot of Stamped Linen Splashers; Friday. Sc.
I Lot of Embroidered Felt Table Covers and Scarfs.
We're s I.25 and LBS; Friday. 92c. each.
GENTS FURNISHING DEPT.
Lot of $3.50 Jersey House or Office Goats. black:
Friday. Sl.75
! Lo, of So German Hand Knit Cardigan Jackets:
Friday, Sl.4O.
n. B.-Items in Millinery Cloaks, Muslin Under
wear, Corsets and Worsted Goods i'll 'ad" under
the Ladies' Column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-12

GRAsD OpEs1Se Or NEw Build
ING.
5l4 9TH ST NV.
MONDAY. JAN l6. 1888.
Ladies' cordially invited TO attend the finest dis
play Of DECORATIVE ART EMBROIDERY ever
shown in this city.
Respectfully,
8. OPPRNHE INFER L BRO,
5l4 9TH ST N. W.
LARGEST RETAIL SEWING MACHINE PAR
LORs IN THE COUNTRY. 3ale