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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-03-11

army ana til !, med the Confederate serv-
ice, and remained in civil life to keep things
even in the family"
Mr.. Townslend was prominent and in.
fluential i'll cor gress and in the councils of
his party during the whole of his public
service, and held positions upon several OF
the most important committees, always dis
charging the duty assigned to him with fidel
ity and ability. His last position of respon-
sibility, and difficult one under the circum-
stance which existed in the last congress, was
that of chair man of the committee on
military affairs He discharged its duties in
a manner entire ely satisfactory to his party
friends and won the esteem of every member
of bis committee.
Mr.. Townshend died at his hotel in this
city after an illness of one week He at
tended dinner party at the residence OF
Mr.. Hubbard Friday, March l. and con.
trscted severe cold which developed into
acute pneumonia, and the best medical skill
was unable to slve his life on account of the
structural weakness of his lungs and the de-
bilitated condition of his system from too
close application to his duties in congress,
and overwork during the last few weeks of
the session
Mr. Townshen married Miss Augusta Pool,
at Shawneetowr, Ills, June so, 1859, and his
wife and two CHI ldren survive him. He will
be buried at Snawneetown, Ills, Wednes.
day afternoon. He was nearly 40 years old
Mrs. Harrison sent the following note to
Mrs. Townshend:
DEAR Mrs. TowNsHEND: was very much
shocked to hear of the sudden death of your
husband. Your grief is too sacred to ap-
preach with words. Accept these flowers
with my heartfelt sympathy. The president
desires to add his sympathy with mine Sin
cerely yours, CARRIE S. HARRISON"
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-06-04
all at last.

Hiram Smith, of Cameron, Mo-,
will assume the duties of assistant
commissioner Of pensions on the 24th
day of June. General McLane, who
has been in the position through APP
pointment from President Cleveland,
resigned to-day, to take effect on that
day. Mr.. Smith has but one leg and
one arm, having left the mates on the
battlefield, and his was the first case cit
ed, upon which Commissioner Tanner
based his decision to increase the pay
of such pensions to s72 per month, and
under this ruling Mr.. Smith will be
the first pensioner receiving about
So, 900 back pension. . So,.all around,
Missouri has been fortunate. Mr..
Smith has been playing in good luck,
and with him all old soldiers who are
similarly afflicted.
Colonel A. w. Jones, who is inter-
ested in the Independence postoffce
contest, arrived to-day, but the post
msster-general has determined to
make no change there for the present,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-06-04
Gardening for Ladies'.

Make up your bed early in the morning,
sew buttons on your husbands shirt do
not rake up grievances protect the young
and tender branches of your family plant
smiles of good temper, and reap a crop of
health and happiness root out the causes
of nervous, debility and "female weakness"
by the use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. 1t is a sovereign specific, and
thousands of the fair sex bless the day they
first heard of it. Ii is the only medicine
for women, sold by druggists under posi-.
tive guarantee, from the manufacturers,
that it will give satisfaction in every case,
or money will be refunded. This guaran-
tee has been printed on the bottle-wrapper,
and faithfully carried out for n1anv years
To clesnse the stomach, liver and system
generally, use DR.. Pierce's Pellets.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-06-04
Written for the Daily BAzoo.
THE NATIONS DEAD.

Oh Love, bend low above the graves,
Which heroes fill so well,
And mid the lilies and the rose,
Their wondrous story tell.
Tell how they left their friends and homes
And bravely marched away;
Tell how they met their country's foes
In many a well fought fray.
Tell how they bore the flag aloft,
Which long, long years before
Their fathers made a sacred trust,
When they should be no more.
Tell how mid leaden hail, they died
That dear OLD fl e TO save;
And meath its blood-stsined folds content.
Laid down within the gravs.
Tell how to-day Nations heart
Grows tender for her dead
Her martyred sons who sleep, nor hear
The slow and hating tread
OF those, who marked with prison CRIME,
With many woundiDg sore,
Go forth to deck with garlands sweet,
Their comrades graves once more.
Before they, too, shall hear the call,
the Reveille's release
Which bids Lies laying down of arms,
To rest for aye in peace.
Aye, tell the story, loyal true,
Thew bravely marched away
They came no more-ihe flag they saved
Waves over them to-day.
Rosa Pearie.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21
For a. National School.

WASHINGTON, December lS.-The
third bill containing the outline of
national school law was introduced
to day by Senator ingalls,. 1t pro-
vides for the appointment of a ma.
tional board of education, consisting
of one member from each State and
territory, the District Of Columbia,
who shall have charge of the ma
chinery of a school system, the dis
tricts of which shall be established
wherever the parents of twenty-five
children ask for the appointment of a
teacher. All instruction shall be in
English the age of pupils may be
from four to twenty-one years, and
the curriculum shall include the arts
and sciences.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21
Found Dead IN Her Room.

FREDERICK, MD, Dec. IA wo-
man about 40 years of age and Of
refined and intelligent appearance
arrived here last night on train
from Washington and registered at
the City Hotel as Miss Lizzie King,
of Rochester, n. Y. She ordered
her supper sent to her room and re-
quested to be called at o'clock this
morning. When the porter knocked
at her room door to-day she failed to
respond. He summoned assistance
and forcing open the door she was
found dead on the floor by the bed.
She had undressed and retired, leav-
ing the gas burning. There were
suspicion of suicide from poison, but
investigation showed that death was
the result of apoplexy. She had
with her several small pieces of bag
gage, a bottle of champagne and q
flask of whiskey. Nothing is known
here about the strange woman or the
motive of her visit.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21
A Peculiar Runaway Accident. ,

Judge Wells, of Rapid City, Da-
kota, was the victim of peculiar
runaway few days ago. Two of
his cows escaped, and be went hunt
ing for them in buggy. He found
them, and tying ropes around their
horns, attached them to the back of
the buggy and started for home. He
had not gone far when the COWS, con-
GLIDING they were going the wrong
way, turned and made off in the OPP
posite direction, dragging the Judge
and horse and buggy after them at a
lively rate. Finally, the horse was
pulled off his feet and rolled over in
a ditch, piling the Judge and the
buggy up in a.promiscuous heap by
the roadside. Fortunately no dam.
age was done except to the buggy.
After tying the COWS the Judge went
home and sent small boy after
them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21
CHALLENGED TO Fight a Duel.

HAcKENsAcK, n. j., December Is.
Alfred Smith, one of the leading
business men OF this place, to-day
openly challenged j. Bahman, of En-
glewood, to fight duel. ~ will have
your blood, or you shall have mine"
exclaimed Smith to Bahman in the
Hackensack Hotel, before a crowd of
persons. The trouble between the
men grew out of the Meyer-Bahman
SANDER suit, which was set down for
trial in the County Court here to-
day. The case was settled at the
last moment by Bahman retracting a
charge he mad made against Mrs.
Emma Meyer, wife Of a hotel pro-
prietor here. Bahman also apollo.
gized to Mr.. Meyer in the presence
of few prominent residents, and
agreed to pay the cost Of court, $50,
and Meyers COUNSEL fee of $3.50
Bahman had said, in public, that AL
fred Smith had been criminally init
mate with Mrs. Meyer. After the
case was settled, Smith sought Bah
man and found him in the Hacken'
sack Hotel. An exciting scene fol-
lowed, the two men making charges
of cowardice and lying against each
other. They were finally led away
by friends. Smith declares he will
have satisfaction If it costs him his
life, and Bahman has instructed his
counsel to bring SANDER suit
against Smith. Both are prosper
GUS business men, and each is over
six feet high. The affair has caused
much excitement here, and many
persons fear there will be serious
trouble between the men.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Martinsburg, w. Va, Dec. II. 1885,
James Thompson, admir-. &c.
Mary e. Thompson and others.
To all parties interested in the above entitled
causer
You are hereby notified that have fixed
upon the 9th day of January, 1890, at my
office in Msrtinsburg, W. Va, to ascertain
what is the fair sum in gross to be allowed
to Mary K. Thompson, in lieu of dover il
two parcels of land sold in this cause, in
which she has received nothing in lieu OF
dover, and any other matters deemed perth
nent by himself, or which any of the parties
interested may require to be stated, required
by decree rendered on the 18th day of No
vember, 1889. in above entitled cause, at
which time and place you are required to at
tend Given under my hand, as Commits
sioner in Chancery of the said Court, the
day and year first aforesaid.
dl4,4t J. T. PICKING, Com'r.
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CutIcura Resolvenf

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the most agonizlng, itching, burning, bleed
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humors Of The skin scalp. and blood, with
loss of hair, rom pin Piles 10 scrofula.
Sod ever, where Price, Cuticura Soc;
Soap, &C.; Resolvsnt, 81. Prepared by the
Potter Dr1 and Chemical Corporation, Bos-
ten.
.Gr Send COR 'doT TO Cure Skin Diseases,
GA pgs. so Illustrations aud loo testimonials
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CURED BY CuTlcuRA

our Oldest child, now six years of age,
when an infant six months old was attack
ed with a virulent, malignant skin dis
ease. All ordinary remedies falling, we
called our family physician, who attempt
ed to cure it: but it spread with almost
incredible rapidity, until the lower por-
ton OF the little fellows persen, from the
middle OF his back down to his knees, was
one solid rash, ugly, painful, blotched and
malicious. We had no rest at night, no
peace by day. Finally, we were advised
to try the CUTICURA REMEDIES. The eff.
feet was simply marvellous. In three or
lour weeks complete cure was wrought,
leaving the little fellows person as white
and healthy as though he had never been
attacked. In my opinion, your valuable
remedies saved his life, and to-day he is a
strong, healthy child, perfectly we'll, no
repetition Of the disease having ever occur
red.
GEO. ID. SMITH, Atty at Law
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CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
Dec. IA, lss9--ly

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court OF Berkeley County, the End
day of December, 1882
Susan Porterield, nee Small, and A.R.
Porterheld, her husband.
VS..
Ellen Couohman nee Small, Rebeeca Ma
son nee Small, and James Mason her
husband, Reuben w. Small Sarah J. Da-
Wis nee Small, and Joseph Davis her hus-
band, James IL. Small, John NJ. Small,
w. 5. Small, W. H. Small, Emma S.
Beard, nee Small, and David Beard her
husband, Mary Ellen Seibert, nee Por-
terrified, and w, v. Seibert her husband,
IN CHANCERY.
The object of the above suit is to ascer-
tain and charge the heirs at law of John c
Small, deceased, with advancements made
to them during his life time. and to dis
tribute equally among said heirs the funds
now in the hands of John Nj. Small among
said heirs, after payment of expenses here
tofore accrued, and the costs of this pro.
ceeding; and it appearing on affidavit fill
ed in this suit, that the said defendants,
Sarah j. Davis and Joseph Davis are not
residents of this State, they are hereby re-
quircd to appear within one month from
the 7lh day of December, 1889, the date of
the first publication hereof, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in
this matter.
S. II. MARNIN. Clerk.
}. Nelson Wisner, Atty for pitts.
dec.7,4t
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BOY covered WIth scabs

MY boy, aged nine years, has been trou-
bled all his life with a very bad humor,
red blotches, with a dry white scab on
them. Last year he was worse than ever.
being covered with scabs from the top of
his head to his feet, and continually grow
ing worse, although he had been treated
by two physicians. AS last resort, de-
termined to try the CUTICURA REMEDIES,
and am happy to say they did all that /
could wish. Using them according TO di-
rections, the humor rapidly disappeared,
leaving the skin fair and smooth, and per-
forming thorough cure. The CUTIcURA
REMEDIES are all you claim for them.
They are worth their weight in gold.
GEORGE +. LEANITT,
u -. -.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21
West virginia's Contested eovernorship.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Dec. IL
The Legislative Committee having
in charge the contest for the COVER
norship is holding it's final session,
and will have its report ready to-
morrow or next day. The delay has
been inexplicable. 1t is nearly four
teen months since the election, and
the people of the state do not yet
know officially who is to be their
governor. Newspapers of all parties
throughout the state are publishing
indignant editorials. The special
session of the Legislature to act on
the report of the committee will
probably be called this week. Some
sensational developments regarding
the cause of the delay of the commit
tee are promised within a few days.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-12-21

Major Lewis Ginter, of cigarette
manufacture fame, has built resi-
dence in Richmond, Va, at a cost of
S250,000. He is a bachelor.
Revenue officers have captured
and destroyed two Illicit distilleries
in Alamance county, n. c., one OF
which was run entirely by negroes.
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SALE NOTES OVER DUE.

Persons who failed to pay their notes
given at sale of personal property of
John Aiken, deceased, at maturity, are
hereby notified that unless paid within
ten days from date hereof, suit will be
instituted thereon.
Dec. 7-1t. j. NELSON WIsNER.
Administrator
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n3O,4t

"ANTED.-Agents. Maize and Fe-
w male, in every city, town and viii
lage. Outfit free. No capital whatever
required. Stock, plan and terms the
best. This is splendid opportunity to
make money. Write at once for par
ticulars. p. F. COLLIER,
n30,1t 65 Warren ST., New York.
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l.. NJ. Hoke is driving a heavy
trade in mems kip and oil grain wa
ter proof boots, because he sells them
at low figures, and guarantees the
quality.
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

AT Rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of Berkeley County, the End
day of December, 1889,
John Barnes, Executor of Joshua Olinger,
deceased,
John Brindle, +. Boyd Faulkner, trustee.
Christian Long, Catharine Cushing, Pat
rick Tobln, trustee, and ID. S. Bower,
~ IN CHANCERY.
The object of the aboue suit is to ascer-
tain what amount remains due aud unpaid
on deed of trust executed by John Brin-
die to z. G. Tobin, trustee of Catharine
Gushing, dated February 9th, 1888, and
for a similar purpose on deed of trust
of trust executed by John Brindle to E. s.
'Troxell, trustee of Christian Long, dated
August Goth, 1884, and for similar pur-
pose on a deed of trust executed by John
Brindle to John t. Paulding, trustee, da-
ted March 9th, 1887, in which E. Boyd
Faulkner has been substituted trustee, and
for similar purpose, to ascertain what, if
any amount is due and unpaid on judg-
meni lien in favor of ID. s.. Bower against
John Brindle, docketed April 9th, 1885, and
to have the real estate described therein
subjected to the payment of said liens by
decree OF Court, and the proceeds distribu-
ted under the direction of the Court; and
it appearing on affidavit filed in this suit,
that the said defendants, Christian Long
and ID. 5. Boyer, are non-residents of this
State, they are hereby required to appear
within one month from the 7th day Of De-
cember, 1889, (the date of the first publ
to protect their interests in this matter.
$. FL. MARTIN, Clerk.
j. Nelson Wisner, Atty for plttf.
dec.7,4t
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Pursuant to decree rendered by the
Circuit Court of Berkeley county, West
Virginia, on tine 9th day of September,
1889 in the chancery cause of Lewis Phil
lipy and others, against John ii. Ruther-
ford and others. the undersigned special
commissioners will 6fiel for sale at public
auction, in front Of the Court House in
said county, on
saturday, January 18Th. 1890,
tanning 100 acres, more or less, and situate
about 80 miles northeast of Falling Wa
tiers, in said county, adjoining lands of
John Lands, Robert Lenen and others, on
which the said Rutherford reiides. This
farm is of a good quality of limestone and
soapstone land, is well supplied with wa
ter, both by well and springs, has upon it
two good dwelling houses, one a brick; an
excellent frame barn, good orchard, tenc-
ing and other improvements, with sutfi-
cient timber
TERMS OF SALE.--One-fourth cash, the
balance in three equal annual payments,
with interest from the day of sale, secured
by the bonds or notes of the purchaser, and
the title to the property to be withheld I'M
til the purchase money is all paid.
Il. BOYD FAULKNER,)
J. NELSON WIsNER, SpT CONS.
NJ. Il. lNGLES,
| certify that Special Commissioner u.
b. Faulkner has given bond as required
by law. 5. III. MARTIN,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Dec. 10th, 1889.
JOHN W. DoDD, Auctioneer.
Dec. 2lst, At.
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Administrators Sale
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property.

AS administrator of Fannie A. Campbell,
deceased, will proceed to sell at public sale
at the late residence Of said deceased, IL
miles south of Martinsburg, on the Sulphur
Spring road, commencing at 10 o'clock q. m.
On Tuesday, Jan. 9TH, 1890,
the following desirable personal property, to-
wit: 8 HEAD MICH COWS, one with
cal f by her side; 3 Fat Hogs, Brood Sow,
3 thrifty Shoats, / set two-horse Wagon
Wheels, Shovel Pillow, Harrow, Roller,
Cultivator, Forks, Rakes, Grain Cradles,
Moving Scythes, Mattocks, Log Chain, lot
of Oak Shingles, Doyle's Wheat Fan, lot
good bay, Glover Seed, lot of Potatoes, 5
Stands OF Bees, &C., also
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Bureau, Bookcase. 2 cases Drawers, Secreta-
ry. Wash Stands, / Safe, Corner Cup
board, Bedsteads, Featter Beds, lot of
Blankets, Comforts, Quilts, Pillows and Boil
sters, Fallingleaf Tables, IL doz. Wind
sor Chairs, large Rocking Chair, lot of
other Chairs, eight.day Clock, large Mir
Queensware, Silver Ware, Cook Stove and
utensils, Knives, Forks, Tinware, Crooks,
Jars, Shovels, Tongs, Andiro1s, Carpets, lot
of Chickens, Blanchard Churn, 2 Tubs,
Wash Bowl, lot of Stone Jars and Crooks. 2
Lard Cans, l large Iron Kettle, lot of Books,
Window Blinds, &c.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit of months
will be given on all sums of $40 and upwards
ON all the property Except the fat hogs,
which will be sold for cash) by the purcha-
ser giving note with approved security, ne
gotiable and payable at the National Bank
of Martinsburg, with interest from date, but
if paid at maturity the interest will be remit
ted under $lO, cash. No property to be
removed until the terms are complied with.
H. H. AMBROSE,
Admir- of Fannie A. Campbell, decd.
J. W. DoDD. Auc'r.
dl4,ts j. F. ROBERTS, Clerk.
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ONE SOLID Rash

Ugty, 11alnfNL, btOtched. malicious. No
rest by day, no peace by night. Doc
t0rs ana al remedies failed. Tried
C9tt9cltrd. Effect mGrUeILous. Saved