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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

A "bObtail editor with shirt-tail
full of type" whose ignorance excus-
es his cOnceit, propounds some ques-
tions to Mr.. Mason who is now in
New York Will "this bobtail edi-
tor" publish Mr., Mason's answers?
II so, the questions will be sent to
him. 1.-THE aforesaid "bobtail edi-
tor declines topublish Mr.. Msson's
answers, then his readers can form
but one opinion of his paper. 1t is
indeed surprising that an intelligent
community supports paper which
neither instructs nor amuses. For
the life of us We cannot decide
whether it's editor is more fool than
knave. or more knave than fool
he seems TO be both, and he has all
our pity. Fortunately the Lord
tempers the wind to the shOrn lamb
and a fool does not realize that be is
an object of contempt.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
How II Was Done.

A gentleman, Mr.. j. p. Hanna
mon, residing in Pittsburgh, Pa,
writes from Salem, Ohio, (where he
is visiting), June 81, 1888, making
the following curious statement: 81
suffered five weeks from sprained
hip; went to druggist here, doctor;
he gave me one liniment, which fail
ed; he gave me another which acted
like magic; never before experienced
such quick and permanent relief.
He laughed when l told him and
said: Just thank st, Jacobs Oil,
He had poured it into one OF his
bottles and gave it to me. When l
went into his store patent medl
cines were humbugs; he stole n
march on Inc, and l can say i be-
lieve in at least one of them. 1t Is
worth more than can tell, for l suf-
fered excruciating pains
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

WHEN A VOTER is or AGE.-The
general election takes place Noven-
Der 9th this year, and any man 9TH
erwise qualified can vote that day If
his birthday on which he calls him
self 81 doesn's come until the day
after-that is, November 9TH. 1t
seems queer, but it is legal fact,
that the man whose birthday is the
It'll becomes 81 at midnight after
the 9Th. The Law recognizes no
parts of days, and so legally If he is
81 at any time on the 18th, be is q
all day on the 9th, and he can vote
on that day. 1t is a matter that
has been tested and demonstrated,
and the young man reading this,
who thinks he will be 81 on the 7th
because it is his birthday, is hereby
advised that he will be IL on the
9th, and it is his duty and privilege
to get himself made a voter in due
time.-Er.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

Emma Steel, aged about lOyears,
met with an accident near Fairfield,
in this county, on Monday last, that
was attended with fatal results. She
had started down the road TO meet
some child companions, when she
came to sycamore tree up which
she climbed. She fell from the tree
upon a pile of stones, by which she
sustained fracture of the skull and
broke her thigh. She fingered in
agony until Tuesday evening, when
death put an end to her suferings.
-Cl0rke Courier.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
The Ha.ield-Mccoy Trouble.

CATLErrsBURG, KY, Aug. IA
The troubles between the Hatfelds
and McCoys, in Pike county, KY,
have broken ont afresh. The trial
of the Hatfields was set for yester-
day at Pikevillc. Last week Sher-
if Frank Phillips, of Pike county,
was out through the county sum
moning witnesses, and when in the
neighborhood of Better, the scene of
former bloody encounter, an I'M
successful attempt was made to cap
ture him. On Sunday Capt. Hat
field, with squad of sixty, engaged
in a skirmish with the McCoys, for
ty five strong. Three of the Hat.
fields were killed and tive wounded.
Three Of the McCoys were slightly
wounded. The Kentuckians are
thoroughly organized and well arm
ed, and further trouble is expected.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

A FIREMAN SHoT.-.Last Satur-
day. while the nOrthbound passeng
er train on the 5. V. Il. II. was pass.
ing n cornfeld adjoining Ashby's
station, on the borders of Clarke
and Warren counties, Samuel +.
Hacker, the fireman on the train,
was shot in the hip by some un-
known person. The wound is not
considered dangerous. The bullet,
before striking Hacker, passed
through piece of timber several
inches thick connected with the en-
CINE.
George Wassen, a detective in the
employ of the railroad company,
was on the train at the time, and
upon being informed of the shooting
left the train to look for the person
who committed the act. Shortly he
arrested a man named George w.
Wilmington, armed with breech-
loading rifle. who on being accused
of shooting Hacker, asserted that if
he had shot anyone he did it acct
dentally. Wilmington was brought
to BerryVille and lodged in Jail.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
A Kind Friend.

Is what they call that famous
remedy Red Flag Oil, it quickly
cures rheumatism, Neuralgia, Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Sores and all pain.
it is good for man or beast.
No other medicine has won for it.
self such confidence as DIR. Lees
Liver Regulator, it is the best com
bination for the cure of all Kidney
and Liver Complaints. Trial bot
ties free at c. +. Jones drug store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
Purify YoufBTood.

Purify X0uf BIoO0s
Bodily and mental health depend uYc1
\ heslthy condition OF the blood. ne
blood particularly IN the spring ana
summer months, becomes clogeod WITH
impurities, which poison Il and generate
disease. A harmless blood purider "
necessary to restore q healthy tone.
Tho best purifier and tonic known 10
Swift's Specific q. 8. ~. OF iss won
derful purifying and tonic powers W
give few testimonials:
Mr.. VIM. A. Eiebold, with 0eora2 =.
Rowell & Co., 10 Spruce Street. New
the benefit Of othsrs who may b ~
hicted a. was, TO write you this letter.
which you can use In any way you
choose I suffered great psin from
boils, ell over my neck; copld nss
turn my head without aoute pain. AfteS
trying all tho usual remedies, and nno.
Ing no relief, used one bottle D. B. b,
and We soon Twas entirely relieved 81
my syob's Comforters.' New not .
sign Of my sffliction can Be seen"
Mr.. n. 8. Hamlin, Winston, n. G.,
writes: ~ use IL every spring. II ~
ways builds me up, giving me appetite
and digestion, and enabling me TO stand
the hot summer days. On using IL ]
soon become strong OF body ana easy Of
mind"
Mr.. C. z. Mitchell, West 9Sd st.
Ferry, New York, writes: II weighed
llo pounds when / began taking yeuy
medicine, and now 152 pounds. would
not be without g. S.S. for several times
its weight In gold"
Treatise on Blood and Skin Oisesse
mailed free. TIE SWIFT SpEcIYIc Co.,
Drawer 8, Atlanta, O.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

At the regular meeting of the
Town Council, held on Monday
night Of last week, Hon. w. II. Trav-
ers and Rev. DIR. A. c. Hopkins, in
behalf of the John Stephenson Fe-
male Seminary Company, appeared
before the Council and proposed
that, in consideration of the town
placing a fence and reasonable side
walk along the western side OF the
Seminary lot, the Company would
give to the town strip of about
three feet of ground in addition to
and together with that already un-
enclosed on the East alley approach
ing Edge-Hill Cemetery, making
about twelve or thirteen feet in all
which the Seminary Company would
give the town towards widening and
improving said thoroughfare. The
matter WAS referred to committee
consisting of Messrs. Neill, Hough
and DUNN, to report at next meet
ing.
The Town Council on Monday
night accepted the proposition of
the John Stephenson Seminary to
deed strip of three feet in width
OH West side of Seminary lot to the
town to widen Edge Hill Cemetery
Alley, the town in consideration
thereof to erect fence and suitably
pave side walk. This will be a
desirable improvement.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
CHURCH NOTES.

The Shenandoah Baptist Associa-
ton will meet at Front Royal Au-
gust 20.
Rev. DIR. A. C. Hopkins preached
in the colored NJ. E. Church on Sun
day night.
Rev. Julian Broaddus will preach
at Summit Point the 4th Sunday in
August, at 4 p. m.
Rev. Isaac Gibson of Norristown,
Pa, preached in Zion (Episcopal)
Church last Sunday.
Winchester District Conference
will be held at Bethesda, near Shep-
herdstown, Aug. 1881. Ni
The United Brethren in Christ
will hold Camp Meeting at Shen-
andoah Junction, beginning Sept.
TIN and closing the 18th. A num-
Der of prominent ministers will be
present. On the grounds there will
be accommodations for all who come.
Tents may be had by applying to
Rev. Jas. L. Sibol, Charlestown, w.
Va. The B. d 0. and 5. V. Rail
roads are expected to give special
rates during the meeting and run
excursion trains on Sunday, Of
which they will give due notice.
Il EH.3 N C. III. CRowELL, P. f.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

Gov. Wilson and his staff, CON-
posed of Coils. j. G. Hurst OF Jeffer-
son county, Harlow of Greenprier,
Z. Russell of Hampshire, Frazier of
Marshall, Vinson of Cabell, and Sim
clair of Fayette, accompanied by
Col. Ford of the End w. Va. Regi-
ment, all in full uniform, attended
the meeting of the G A. r. held at
Gallapolis, Ohio, on the Sth. Gov.
Wilson made an excellent speech.
Col. Hurst returned home last Fri
day.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so we'll
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song
of praise. A purer medicine does
not exist, and it is guaranteed to do
AL that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples,
Boils, Salt Rheum, and other affec-
tions caused by impure blood. Will
drive Malaria from the system and
prevent as we'll as cure all MaIarial
fevers. For cure of Headache, Con-
stipation and Indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters. Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded.
Price so cts. and 81 90 per bottle at
Frank Jones drug store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

who inhabited them. Our hardy
ancestors lived happy, wholesome,
healthy lives and their Log Cabin
remedies we're simple herbs and
roots that grew about their forest
homes, now re-introduced in War
ner's Log Cabin Remedies and Tip
pecanoe."
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
Farm Lands Wanted.

Parties having IMPROVED or UNIM-
PROVED FARM LANDS for sale, In
Jefferson, Clarke, Frederick or Berke-
lev counties, will do well to send me de-
scription of same, price, terms, &c.
BUsHROD &. WASHINGTON,
Charlestown, jeff. Co., w. Va.
Jan 3 SLY ~ Lock box 4o'
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

The Democrats of the third con
eressional district met at Coal VAL
lev. Kanawha county, last Tuesday.
and nominated J. d. Anderson, clerk
OF the State Senate, for Congress.
The name of the present incumbent,
Hon. C.. P. Snyder, was not present.
ed. - =
The annual examination Of teach
ers of public schools was held last
Wednesday week. conducted by
County Superintendent Emanuel
Schaeffer, with Messrs. S. w. Light
ner and C. L. Smooth as examiners.
Fifty-eight applicants we're exam
ined.
Miss Bette j. Beller has been re-
appointed teacher Of the white fe-
male school in Charlestown. 0. NJ.
Harris succeeds Mr.. L. Dinkle, who
has relinquished teaching for the
present, in charge of the white male
school. L. L. Page and Arthur Ir-
win have been re-appointed to the
colored schools. aAry
Gov. Wilson has appointed John
G.. Mcclure, of Parkersburg, w.
Va. to fill the unexpired term of j.
M. Jackson, circuit Judge for the
fifth judicial circuit, Judge jackson
having resigned on account of his
having received the Democratic
nomination for Congress from the
fourth congressional district.
The Town Council at recent
meeting ordered curbing and grad
ing for pavements in front OF the
premises of Messrs. Geo. w. Haines.
Avis, -. S. Hughes and 2. ii.
Hughes, ON Main street; the Bank
Charlestown, Mrs. Jane Starry and
f. j. Manning, on Lawrence street;
and Barney Lloyd and Mrs. Rebecca
Hunter, on Congress street.
S. V. R. r. special rates to Will
liams' Grove Changers 18th Annual
Exhibitions day tickets from
Charlestown $500; 6-day tickets
$3.50. Wednesday and Thursday,
29th and 30th, trains pass Charles
town OF 5 and ii q. m. daily. Ex-
ira trains will leave the Grove on
Wednesday and Thursday at $3.50
p. m.
Judge j. NJ. Jackson's speech be-
fore the Cleveland and Thurman
club of this city. Tuesday night,
was a fine effort. 1t was fair.
square and manly discussion of the
principles of the two parties, with
out a faint of vituperation or self
exaltation. 1t was just what the
speech Of an honest man to honest
men should be.-Huntington Ad-
certiser.
Morgan's Grove annual agrlcul-
tural fair will be held on the 9th,
7th and Sth of September. Mr.. l..
d. Getzendaner of this place offers
the following premiums on colts
sired by Kingston H.:
For the best two-year-old, $500.
For the best one-year-old, handsome
revolver.
For the second best one-year-old, a
wagon whip.
For the best weanling, horse blanket.
For the second best weanling, buggy
whip.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

The Cornet Band and Citizens
Fire Company had torch light pa
rade last Friday night, presenting a
fine appearance.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
TO OUR READERS.
Malaria or Ague Surely Cured.

In this broad assertion, we speak posi-
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the system and permanent cure guar
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which contain neither quinine, arsenic,
or ANYTHING injurious. Full treatment
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est standing, also trial remedy and trea-
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17

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ers for DIR. ScorT's Genuine Electric
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-08-17
Wanted.
IS ON FILE
Piles, pilesI itching Piles.

SyMProMs-M oisture; intense itching
and singing; most at night; worse by
scratching. If allowed to continue tu-
mors form, which often bleed and ulcer
ate, becoming very sore. SwAYNE's
OINTMENT stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or
by mail, for 80 cents. DIR. Swavne Son,
Philadelphia. augi7-y,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-11

In the person OF General Sheridan
death has removed another OF those
eminent men whose military achieve
ments have shed lustre upon the
American name. A soldier at intrepid
courage, he was no less distinguished
tor those admirable personal qualities
which fill the measure OF noble man
hood "Phil' Sheridan had peculiar
hold upon the affections OF the Ameri-
can people, not only because he had
challenged their admiration by the bril-
liancy of his generalship in the field,
but because in private life he was one
of the tenderest and kindest of men.
He possessed in remarkable degree
those natural qualities Of leadership
which inspired the enthusiasm and
commanded the respect OF men. By
the concurrent testimony OF his COM
rades in arms he. was one of the greatest
soldiers this country ever produced,
and his fame will br as enduring as that
of Grant and Sherman. His death is
indeed loss to his country, In whose
defence he exhibited such manly and
patriotic devotion
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-11

party has bard fight before it. The
situation NAV change before the contest
grows much Older, but must say thai do
not feel al all ssured OF success. Indeed
at present | think that the chances are
against us, and that we must work hard
to overcome them. In addition to the
tariff question, the effect of the discussion
OF which is AN unknown quantity. but
which fear NAV lose lis many votes III
this Stale, we are handicapped by several
factioual aud personal differences which
diminish our chances OF success | believe
that Governor Hill Will be nominated.
but | viii probably surprise you when |
say that fear he will be defeated |
speak without personal bias in the matter
when | say that hundreds of Democrats
will not vote Tor him He has made
himself strong with the liquor interest,
but his veto OF the High Llcensa bill has
offended many Democrats who believe
that legislation OF that character is need
ed. Then the disclosures III the Aque.
duct investigation were not pleasant. and
will be used with effect against the q "
ernOr and it is well TO remember that
the investigation is to be continued, with
results of WHICH it is impossible to pre-
dict. Then G .vernor Hill is far from
being II - mat Warner Miller is, who will
be he K publican candidate, and who
has clean, strong recrrd Ii Governor
Hill is not nominated. | lear even worse
results than are not unlikely to follow his
nomil alton. Cleveland and Hill don't
like each other. The former dose mt want
Hill to be Governor a. 1 Hill will not
want cleveland To be p rsident, if he
can't be Governor. Then Hewitt has
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-11
The Levy List.

The publication of the annual Levy
List monopohz~s large space IN our
columns this week. 1t is probable,
however, that We could have published
nothing which will be more generally
read by the taxpayers of the county.
Patient and torebearlng as they have
been in the past, they will have greater
need of those high virtues this year.
They owe this condiuon OF affairs how
ever to handful of petty Democratic
politicians, who aspire TO party leader
ship in this county, and who for a con-
tempuble partizan purpose, have placed
this additional burden upon the prop
erty owners of the county at a time
they are lily prepared to carry it. There
was no good business reason why the
present existing indebtedness OF the
county created by successive Demo
cratic administrations, could not have
been gradually lsid off during series
of years, and the burden been COM
paratively light to our taxpayers. To
accomplish this desirable result, the
present Board of County Commissioners
backed by number OF the largest tax
payers of the county of both political
parties, petitioned the legislature for
authority to fund this Indebtedness. But
the plan which the business judgments
of our taxpayers endorsed, was defeated
at Annapolis through the agency of two
partizan Democrats who misrepresented
this county in the Legislature.
So it is that our taxpayers must bear
in one year load which our commits
sioners hoped to divide through
number of years. All the County
Commissioners desire is, that the re.
sponsibility for this state OF affairs shall.
be LAID where it belongs.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-11

Bismark, whose genius and wisdom
tine world has long recognized in the
fiscal policy of the German Empire,
pays this unqualified tribute to our
American protective system.
''The success OF the United States in
material development is the most illus
trious of modern times. The American
nation has not only successfully borne
and suppressed the most gigantic and
expensive war of all history, but imme
diately afterward dlsOanded its army,
found work for all its soldiers and
marines, paid off most of its debt, gave
labor and homes to all the UNEMPLOYED
OF Europe as fast as they could arrive
within Its territory, ana still b, sys-
TEN of taxation SO indirect as not to be
perceived. much less felt. Because 1t
is my deliberate judgment that the
prosperity of America is mainly due to
its system OF protective laws, | urge
that Germany has now reached that
point where it is necessary to initiate
the tariff system of the United States. y
And yet, just as certain as what Bis
mark says is true, is 1t that the success
of President Cleveland's free trade
policy, would within twenty years
be followed by the utter destruction oil
our entire protective system which has
proved such benefaction to this
country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-11
Rim lrkable Surgery

The s. lie, ce ni surgery h rs m ,de such
wonderful progress in modern times, that
the most intrich'e dhd delicate opeI atoms
are now undertaken and carried 20 !, sue
ceSsful l. sue. There are now several well
authent. Gated cases Of what is known AS
pneumo,"ny, that is to say, the removal
OF diseased portions II the lungs in cases
of C" sumption Wnje. however, this
deli, H. operation has $ metimes been
successfully performed, the risks attend
in" |; a"c So great. :ui the chances of
rec 'v''rl 80 slight unhI it Is seldom u,
sorted to-. The srfrSt p in g" ~ump
tive sees is To use DR.. p. rce'N GpLien
Medic al Discovery. Ta.S will al NAYS
cure the disease in its carrier Stages,
thoroughly arresting the ravages ri tie
terrih!" nal ID. bl removing its cause
and h' ailnS the lungs