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Alive in His Coffin.

Capt. Jacob Garrett, of Spring
field, Ohio, received a telegram Sat
urday night announcing the sudden
death of his father at Sandusky. The
cause assigned for his demise was an
epileptic fit. Mr.. Garrett left at
once for Columbus, where the fune-
raj was to be held, and waited the
arrival of the remains. Arriving at
the capital city, he and other rela-
tives received the body, which had
been shipped in the care of a rela-
tive.
The casket was opened for a last
look, when signs oflife were perceiv-
ed. Restorative were brought and
a physician summoned, and in a
short time the supposed to be dead
man was able to speak. He was
transported to bed and now lies
very weak and ill, but still alive, and
his relatives are not without hope
that he may yet be wrested from
deaths grip.
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Decrease in the Public Debt.

WASHINGTON, December 3l.-It is
estimated at the Treasury Depart
ment that there has been a decrease
of neatly 100000 in the public
debt during the month ofDecember.
This makes a total reduction for the
first half of the present fiscal year of
$24,065,6l6, as compared with a re-
duction of $3l, 1922, 1898 during the
corresponding period of the previous
fiscal year. The reduction for the
calendar year ending to-day is $751;
481 ,253, against a reduction of $751;
$50, las for the calendar year 1888.
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Roasted to Death in a Bath Tub.

PERU, IND, Dec. 30.-J E. Clark
partial paralytic, an aged resident
of Kokomo, went to George Wrikle's
bath rooms for bath Friday night.
Clark was almost helpless, and had
to be assisted by Wrikle. Wrikle
turned on the gas to heat the water,
and started to do something else
while waiting. Being forgetful, he
forgot all about Clark and left the
house, after locking the bath room
door. Clark's body was found Sat-
urday morning, cooked and roasted.
Wrikle and two of his employees have
been arrested.
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He Has Also La Grippe on the Cover
nor's Chair.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Dec. 3d.
La Grippe has made its appearance
in this city. Governor Wilson has
been confined to his room with it for
the past three days, and several 9TH
er cases are reported.
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GEO. D. SMITH, Atty at Law
and EX-PTos. Atty Ashland, o,
Boy Covered With Scabs

Ny boy, aged nine years, has been trou-
bled all his life with a very bad humor,
whlch appeared all over his body in small
red blotches, with 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 l
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 Il. LEAVITT,
No Andnunr Moss
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NOTICE.

Having sold out the stock of T.. 5. Beail
& Co 10 John Farrin & Co., and in order
to settle up my business by the list of Feb
ruary, 1890, would kindly ask all who are
indebted, TO call and make settlement. l
return thanks TO all for their patronage
and past favors, and wish all happy new
year. remain, as ever, your old friend.
i4,2t II. Il. GROVE.
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Stockholders Meeting.

The Stockholders [of the National Bank
of Martinsburg are hereby notified that
the annual election for nine Directors will
be held at the Bank, on TUESDAY, JAN.
14th, 1890, between the hours of IL and
O'clock, p. m. &. 5. HILL, Cashier.
dec.14,5t
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will rent my hall, known as facade
my Of Music" from the first OF April next.
Also, the Saloon, on Queen street, now oc-
cupied by Henshaw II Porter. For par
ticulars enquire of
j4,1m JOHN FELLER.
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CURED az CuTIcuRA

Our Oldest child, now six years Of age,
when an infant six months old was attack
ed with 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
Tour 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 well, no
repetition of the disease having ever occur
red.
GEO. d. SMITH. Att,v at Law
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L. M. Hoke is driving 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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Notice to Stockholders.

December 18th, 1889.
N1he stockholders of the Peoples Nation
l. al Bank of Martinsbtlrg, are hereby no.
titled that the annual election for nine Di-
rectors will be held at the Bank on
Tuesday. January 10Th, 1890.
between the hours of and O'Clock p. M,
and for the transaction of any other bust
ness they may deem proper
d2l-5t j. B. WILSON, Cashier.
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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, /. 2
miles south of Martinsburg, on the Sulphur
Spring road, commencing at 10 O. clock a. m.
On Tuesday, Jan. 9TH, 1890,
the following desirable personal property, to-
wit i: HEAD MICH COWS, one with
cal by her side; Fat Hogs, Brood Sow,
3 thrifty Shoats, / set two-horse Wagon
Wheels, Shovel Pillow, l Harrow, Roller.
Cultivator, Forks, Rakes, Grain Cradles,
Moving Scythes, Mattocks, Log Chain, lot
of Oak Shingles, l Doyle's Wheat Fan, lot
good Hay, Glover SEED, lot of Potatoes,
Stands OF Bees, &C., also
HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Bureau, Bookcase. 2 cases Drawers, Secreta-
ry. Wash Stands, ! Safe, / Corner Cup
board, Bedstea6s, Feat er Beds, lot of
Blankets. Comforts, Quilts, Pillows and Boil
sters, Falling-leaf Tables, IL doz Wind
sor Chairs, large Rocking Chair, a lot of
other Chairs, eight day Clock, large Mir
ror, 8 Looking Glasses. China. Glass and
Queensware, Silver Ware, | Cook Stove and
utensils Knives, Forks Tinware, Crooks
Jars, Shovels, Tongs, Andirols, Carpets, lot
of Chickens, Blanchard Churn, 2 Tubs, /
Wash Bowl, lot of Stone Jars and Crooks. 2
Lard Cans, 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 purchs-
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 $40, 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 ]. F. ROBERTS, Clerk.
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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. Tilt. j. NELSON WIsNER.
Administrator
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Pursuant to decree rendered by the
Circuit Court of Berkeley county, West
Virginia, on the 9th day of September,
1899 in the chancery cause of Lewis Phil
lipy and others, against John III. Ruther-
ford and others, the undersigned special
commissioners will offer for sale at public
auction, in front of the Court House in
said county, on
SATURDAY, January 18th. 1890,
at O'Clock, p. m, that valuable farm con-
tanning 100 acres, more or less, and situate
about 81 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 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 brick; an
excellent frame barn, good orchard, fenc-
ing and other Improvements, with suti-
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, SpJ CONS.
NJ. Il. INGLES,
l certify that Special Commissioner H..
b. Faulkner has given bond as required
by law. S. II. MARTIN,
Clerk Circuit Court.
Dec. 10th, 1889.
Ohm W, DoDD, Auctioneer.
Dec Dist At
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Wanted

Small line of samples from manufactur
ing corporations offered live man. One
traveller earned an average of $40 per
month for six years past.
=. o. Box 1871, NEW YORK
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The Annual Meeting of the me nbers OF
tho Farmers and Mechanics Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., of Martinsburg, w. Va,
will be held at the Company's Office, on
Tuesday, January 7. 1890, at . o'clock, D IN.
CHAS. =. MATTHAEI,
d2S,2t Secretary.
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WATCH! WATCH WATCH

l say Watch Our Great Annex
Wiping Out Sale, or you will GER
tainly miss it, as everybody tells us
we are selling cheaper than bankrupt
closing out sales.
Look what you get, and the prices.
Ladies Gum Shoes. ...... Csc.
Mems Gum Boots. ....... 1925
Mems Gum Shoes. Acc.
Gold Head Umbrellas. .... 99c.
At our Annex Wiping Out Sale.
G. p. HERRING,
Cor. Queen q Martin SITS.
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Something Now

al P. c. HUNTERS. The Aristo picture is
way ahead of the silver prints for fine detail,
fine finish, and in every way more beauti.
full picture. You ought to get them for the
holidays. Call and see. Now look-a life
size portrait in Crayon, Gilt Frame, only SIS
for the holidays; Oil, life size, as low as $50;
India Ink, life size, and your money thrown
IN. "Heavings, Capting," what is the mat
ter2 Come and see; Hunter is mad and
wants to see if he can't beat the lowest in
low prices. &c Queen street, Mar tinsburg.
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BABY ONE SOLID Rash

Ugty, painful, btotched, malicious. No
rest By DAY.. no peace by night. Doe
tors ana az remedies fdtLed. Tried
C1ttcurG. Effect m0rveLlous. Saved
his life,
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RtRV'0 Skin & scalp preserved beautifed
DnDi by Cuticura Soap. Absolutely pure
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-04-16
Protection and Prices of Woolens

An industry that has been especially
assaulted by free trade advocates, proba-
bly, because SO generally affecting the
interest of every household, is that of
wool manufactures. And here, rs else
where, the appeal has been to the mer-
cenary impulses of the voter, who is
urged to believe that the design and
result of protection is to make prices
permanently higher, A glance at the
history and prices of some of the pro-
ducts of wool manufactures may be
profitable.
The tariff on woods and wooden goods
has been at its highest point since
March, 1867, though for several years
previous it was practically nearly as
high on account of the premium on
gold in which all duties had to be paid
A reference to quotations of recognized
reliability shows that in 1860, when a
large proportion of carpets used were
made abroad, the wholesale price of 3
ply ingrains was 20 0 72t cents, and of
3-plys, % @ 97@ cents per yard. Now
wholesale prices are very little more
than one-half these figures, and very
nearly all such carpets are of domestic
manufacture. The tariff on these, if
imported, would be about As per cent
on foreign value, which if deducted
from the prices here would be below
that for which carpets of equal quality
are sold anywhere in the world.
In the case of clothing comparison is
somewhat more difficult, because styles
and qualities of wooden goods have so
materially improved since American
mills have produced the majority of
fabrics worn by our people, for it is a
fact that nearly every article of wooden
clothing IN common use is domestic
made. This is not SO much because the
tariff shuts out foreign competition as
because such articles made in this coun-
try are better, as well as cheaper, than
similar articles made abroad. Although
it is SO persistently asserted that prices
of clothing are higher here than in Eng
land, comparison of price lists show
this to be true only of the finest fabrics,
while true of these in no such degree as
free trade advocates would have voters
believe. The machinery of this coun-
try is capable of supplying all the wants
of our people for durable, medium and
cheap goods, and hence competition is so
active that prices to consumers are GER
tain to be kept down close to the mini
mum cost of production.
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Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April IA, 1890.
Senator Sherman's antitrust bill, as
reported back from the judiciary Com.
mittee, has been passed by the Senate.
The judiciary Committee made mum
Der of changes in the bill in order to
make il conform to the constitutional
objections raised against it, and it is
feared that in its present condition ii
will not hamper the trusts to any
marked extent if it should become a
law.
The Montana case still drags on ms
the unfinished business of the Senate.
1t may be voted on this week but it is
doubtful.
A bill has passed both House and
Senate appropriating S75, 900 to- pay the
money stolen by Silcott, it having been
decided by Secretary Window not
To appeal from the decision of the Court
of Claims making the Government re-
sponsible for the money.
The members of the Three Americas
Congress were much pleased with the
military review here this afternoon,
which was gotten up i'm their honor All
branches OF the regular army and OF
the militia were represented and there
was also "A battalion of cadets from the
Washington High School. The foreign.
ers will start on their Southern tour
next week
A special committee of thirteen Re.
publican Senators is engaged in prepar.
ing a silver bill at the request of con.
ference of Republican Senators. Ii
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is believed that the new bill will deal
more literally with silver than any
measure now before either House on
Senate
Representative Butterworth's bill to
levy II special tax of 81 900 and tax Of
D cents per pound and 20 cents per
bushel upon the articles which are the
subject matter of sales under futures
and "option" contracts has been favor
ably reported tn the House The re-
port says the bill is intended To apply
To speculative gambling in fictitious
farm products, and does not injurious
ly affect any legitimate trader on dealer
in farm products.
There is a movement on the part of
the opponents of the present civil serv-
ice law in the House to defeat the APP
preparation for the support of the
Commission. This is not manly way
To fight, and il is hardly likely To sue
coed. There are "a number of gentle
men who would gladly vote for repeal
of the law, who would not resort To
any such method rs cutting off an APP
preparation When II law is obnoxious
Gen. Grants method is the best way to
deal with it-enfOrce il strictly.
Gen Raum, Commissioners of Pen
sions, in "A report just made To the Sec
rotary Of the Interior, shows his office
TO be in n better condition than ever
before. Every application on file on
the first of last January will have been
examined 10y the first of May.
The Chicago idea is not making very
rapid progress in the Senate Worlds
Fair Committee, and some people are
beginning to hint that the fair may not
90 TO Chicago after all. But there
seems to be no solid foundation for
such a statement.
The Democrats of the House are
afraid To attempt to get up tariff bill
of their own, and have announced that
they will simply oppose the Mckinley
bill. 1t will become law all the same.
The preliminary steps are being
taken to secure the Grand Army en-
campment for 1891 for Washington.
Pledges have been given that all the
money necessary to entertain the visit
ors will be subscribed by our citizens.
An attempt was made this week to
suspend the rules of the House and pass
limited service pension bill as a sub
stitute for the dependent pension bill
which recently passed the Senate but
it failed owing to the lack of few votes
To make the necessary two-thirds. Rep
resentative Boothman, of Ohio, has in
troduced new service pension bill.
Secretary Blaine's idea of amending
the Mckinley tariff bill so as to provide
for trade reciprocity with such Ameri-
can nations rs may extend the same to
the United States has been very favor
ably received. 1t provides also that
these concessions shall only be made
for merchandise carried in American
vessels.
1t is probable that the new tariff bill
will be reported To the House early next
week, and there is not" the slightest
doubt that it will be pushed through
as early as possible, democratic state
ments To the contrary notwithstanding
Gen. Lewis A. Grant, of Minnesota,
the newly appointed assistant Secretary
of War has arrived here and assumed
his duties.
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\ Proclamation.

Custom makes it my duty, and the
future enjoyment of others, my pleasure,
to again proclaim public ArbOr Days rs
follows: For all that portion of the
State lying south of the north line of
Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Gladwin,
and Arenac counties, Friday April 1S,
and for all that portion of the State
lying north of such line, Friday, May ,.
Few of our real enioyments and bless
ings have come alone through our own
Efforts but rather, have been seeds
planted and watered by others, and
whose ripened fruit has fallen at our
feet. Nothing is nearer To us than the
future comfort, happiness, and charac-
ter of our children. The formative
period of their lives will much of it be
passed mid the surroundings of the
school-house. So much depends upon
the silent, molding influences about
childhood and youth, that upon the
days named most earnestly commend
the remembrance of school grounds and
their Improvement As far as possible,
may appropriate exercises be held by
pupils, and let them be associated with
the planting of trees by patrons and
officers. The reward may not be yet,
but it will be abundant and reflect
gratitude in other years.
In witness whereof | have on this
third day of April, A. ID. 1890, set my
hand and caused to be affixed hereto the
great Seal of the State of Michigan.
CYRUS O.. LUCE.
By the Governor:
G. r. OsMUN,
Secretary OF State.
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Little Judith, the eight year old
daughter of Mr.. Mallneallx, of the In
iand Christian Adcocate, Dies Moines,
Iowa, on learning that her special play
mate, IA child of her own age, had taken
the whooping cough, took bottle of
medicine, which had cured her of n
troublesome cough, and went over and
said, you must take this medicine
1t will do you good" Mr.. Mullineaux
was curious rs to the result and on
making inquiry learned that the little
neighbor, who had been unable To rest
at night, had been greatly relieved in
that respect. The paroxysms were
neither So frequent, severe or enduring
The cough under the genial action of
this admirable remedy, was loosened
The medicine liqueties the mucus and
enables the sufferer to throw it off. The
attack in the beginning gave every
evidence of being n severe attack of
whooping cough. Indeed it was "A
genuine case; but this preparation,
while perhaps il may not be positive
cure for the disease, is undoubtedly able
to alleviate it. III il does not cure it,
IL will give unquestioned relief. The
medicine referred to is Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. For sale by all
druggists. apr
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The tariff bill, in the preparation OF
which Mr.. Mckinley and his associate
members of the Ways and Means com
mittee have been so long engaged, is
reported ready and will soon come be-
fore Congress for discussion and final
action. The bill will be found To be
largely in the interest of revenue reduc'
ton, to which policy the Republican
party is pledged, and it should, and
doubtless will, be. promptly passed.
The Republican party has always met
its pledges and fulfilled its promises,
hence it is strong and worthy of the
confidence of the people.
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SAMUEL j. RANDALL, who has been
n member of Congress, from Pennsyl
vania, continuously since 1868, died al
Washington last Sunday morning. Mr.
Randall's death had been expected fol
several days. The expressions of re-
greet at his death, are universal and
sincere. All parties unite in attribut
ing to him honest motives, earnestness
of purpose and great ability. While
he was not in accord with his party on
one of the great issues of the day-be'
ing a protectionist of the most pro
nounced type-he always stood very
high i'm its councils and was regarded
as one of its strongest and most saga
cious leaders.
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The number of Harper's Young Peo-
pile To be published March 25th will have
notable array; Edwin Lassetter Bynner
will contribute short story entitled
"Jammer's Ghost" illustrated by w.
p. Snyder; William Hamilton Gibson,
an article on The Spring Peppers,
illustrated from his own drawings; +.
H. House, sketch entitled Japanese
Jack Ashore; LYDIA +. Emmett, full.
page illustration of tableau entitled
Queen Bess aud Sir Walter Raleigh, "
with explanatory text; Howard Pyle, a
fairy story entitled where to Lay the
Blame" deliberately illustrated from
his own drawings; and Edith Nj.
Thomas, u poem entitled "A Cry of the
Newsboy-NeUs! SIM! or World"