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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

Mr.. c. r. Hollis came up from
1 Washington on Friday night of last
week returning Monday morning.
Miss Brent Smith, of WestKing street
left Wednesday morning for visit tc
her brother Harry, in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Florence Felley, nee Shipley,
of Oakland, Md, is the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Monroe Shipley, on
Water street.
Mrs. ]. T. Shaffer and son Jacob, OF
Winchester avenue, left Monday for
two weeks visit to relatives in
Woodstock, Va.
Epworth League service Sabbath
evening Gas. Topic, Jonah: No escape
from God, Jonah I;I-I7. Leader, F..
Asbury Chambers.
Mrs. John II. Doll, of West Burke
street, spent few days withher sister,
Mrs. H. A. Riddle, in Chambersburg
who is quite sick at this writing.
George w. Chestnut, who has been
in Iowa for some time past, returned
to his home in this city on Saturday
last, glad to be back to the old burg
again.
Miss Mamie Able, of Jefferson Coun-
ty, is visiting relations in this city.
At present she is the guest of her
cousin Miss Pat McSherrv, on West
King street.
We understand that Mrs. Mary
Landstreet, formerly of this city but
now of Brunswick, will return to Mar
tinsburg in the spring. She will occu-
py the house to be vacated by Mrs.
Jacob B. Swanson, on Maple avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Feller, of North
Queen street, left on Thursday of last
week for Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit their
son, John, Jr. also a sister of Mrs. Eel
lers, who resides in that city. We
hope the trip will prove beneficial to
Mr.. Fellers as he has been quite i'll a
greater portion of the winter.
The oyster supper held on Tuesday
night in the rooms formerly occupied
by DR.. Pennington, under the auspices
OF the First NJ. L. Church. object of
which was to raise money to help pay
for the new pipe organ, which is now
in course of construction at Hagers-
town, was quite financial success.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10
USE BISHOPS
GOLD DUST FLOUR

Rev. Henry Thomas will officiate
in Christ Church, Bunker Hill, on
next Sunday, nth instant, at ) O'Clock
p. III.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

The Fireman's entertainment on
the ED netted about sos, which, con-
sidering the weather and the scarcity
of money did we'll
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

Mr.. L. Fine, of the New Work
Clothing House, is in the eastern
cities purchasing the spring stock for
his firm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

We are overstocked on Red Ash
Nut Coal and are offering a specialprice
for quick delivery.
SINCINDIvER, SHAFFER & STEWART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

We would respectfully suggest that
His Honor, the Mayor include pig
pens in his sanitary proclamation.
Hogs are not naturally filthy and
should not be kept in dlthy quarters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

It beat the doctors-Mrs. Boyd, %
Weeden ST., Providence, r. L, says:
81 suffered for three months from
rheumatism and neuralgia. The doc
tors medicines not giving me any re-
lief, tried Salvation Oil, and after us
ing two bottles, consider myself per
fectly cured"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

Price Clothing House, is arranging to
start east next week for the purpose
of laying in fresh supply Of new
goods,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

PRODUCE.
Corrected euery Friday bg r. Spiunan,

FOR RENT.
The two large rooms on south side of
Public Square formerly occupied by Mr..
Newton Linch and wife
at w. II. III. FLICK.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

Mr.. II. c. Berry. had an attack of
rheumatism while at his duties at the
distillery. He was assisted into the
office, when Dr. n d. Baker was sent
for, who relieved his pain by a hy-
perdemic injection of morphine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

Mrs John snowden Is still quite
poorly.
Mrs. Thomas Dunn. Of West Steph-
en- street, is on the sick list.
Mrs. Lee NJ. Bender is visiting
friends at Clifton Springs, n. Y.
Mrs. James Christmore is able to be
up and about again. Her baby is
quite unwell.
Mr.. Herbert L. Alexander took a
flying trip to his old home, Charles
town, this week.
Mrs. NJ. f. Hank, has returned
from protracted visit to friends at
Clifton Springs, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. McQuilkin are
attending the NJ f. Conference at
Frederick. They went down Tues
day
Rev. l.. Rexroad, of Maysville,
Grant County, and Rev. B. P. S. Blu
sey favored Us with pleasant call
Monday.
Mrs. Faulkner is having her car
rage repaired at the shop of c. p
Mason. and James Hollis is applying
paint and varnish.
Rev. Vim. H. Chapman left Tues
day evening for Frederick where the
roth session of the Conference of the
NJ. f. Church is being held.
Rev. l.. Rexroad, of the Parkers-
burg Conference, U. b. Church, is
visiting Rev. B. P. S. Busey, who, by
the way, has been returned to the
charge in which he has been laboring
for the past six months, which is now
known as Friendship mission.
Editor Haines. of the Spirit of Jeffer-
son, accompanied by Mrs. Haines and
sou, Clayton, were in the city Thurs
day. Their many friends were more
than pleased to meet them. We first
met Mr.. Haines some ten years ago
and are glad to renew Our personal ac-
quaintance,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

The Harpers Ferry B. & o. new
bridge will be opened Sunday, when
trains will run over regularly there
after 1t is stated that the old bridge
will be disconnected and the track adj
justed to the new bridge in less than
20 minutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS SALE |
-oF vALuABLE-
CITY PROPERTY.

BY authority vested in us as Special
Commissioners, we will sell st public
sale in front of the Court House in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10

c. w French, of Cherry Run, is a
working Republican. He was in this
city Saturday and added three new
names to our subscription list How
different his conduct from that of
some others who are careless and in
different. when often a word would
place the Herald in home where it
has not bt en-. Who will emulate Mr.
French example,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10

Chas T. Thatcher. town treasurer OF Mid
dleboro' Mass. has rendered his resignation
after holding Office twelve years. He reports
that there is over $500, 900 in the treasury
that he cannot account for.
Josiah Fulton, who settled in Peoria. ILL.,,
in 1919. and was for long time the only
white person in that vicinity, died on Sunday
night. He was born within eight miles OF
the present site of Wheeling, ". Va.
VIM. Z. Gladstone. who had been prime
minister of England for a number of years,
has resigned owing to failing eyesight. He is
81 wears old and has been a hard worker and
student. He has been succeeded by Lord
Rosebery.
Gov. Foster, of Louisiana, has received the
resignation of United States Senator Z. e.
White, to take effect on Monday, March II.
The Governor accepted the resignation aud
Amounted Congressman Newton c. Blanchard
to succeed him,
Frank Z. Belizhoover, Jr., of Shepherds
town, West Virginia, a student at Gettysburg
PA. college, on Thursday of last week tainted
and fell backwards down the steps, producing
concussion of the brain from which he died
on the Saturday following.
Stephen Geer. dairyman. living near JEFF
fersonville, Indians, was on Monday morning
awakened by the bark of his dog in the house.
so noisy did the animal become that Geer
opened the door and threw the dog out. when
The dairyman was confronted by a stranger,
who shot and killed him.
Charles Murray, negro burglar, serving a
.I2.year sentence in the Columbus, Ohio,
prison. attempted suicide on Monday night
by thrusting poker into his throat and dash
ing his head against the wall Believing that
he was dying, he made confession 10 the
effect thai in 1887 be murdered q farmer and
bis wife near Nenia, Ohio.
Pope Leo XIII was 81 years old on March
?, and be was made Pope le years ago.
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Proposed Change in the Road Law

According so reports of the Legislative
proceedings as published in the daily pa
per>. Mr.. Selby has introduced bill TO
amend the Carroll county road law, reducing
the number of district road commissioners
from three to one. and making the salary
S75 per annum and also to make the tax
levy subject to revision by the County Com
miSsioners These proposed changes will
be of doubtful benefit. and throws part OF
the responsibility of the road system on the
County Commissioners, when the purpose
nf the law was to relieve them of IT, The
basis of the law was to inaugurate road
system. for we had none before. and 1t was
supposed three commissioners in district
would he more effective than one Being
located in different parts of the district,
they would naturally know more Of the
needs of the roads and the views OF the
people than one commissioner could know,
unless paid Il sufficient salary to warrant
him in giving considerable time to the mat
ter. And it was supposed that ii would be
difficult to obtain a commissioner who
would care to take the responsibility of Tx
ing a tax tate for his district. In some
districts-MOunt Airy, Franklin, Union
Bridge, Tuioutown aud New Windsor dis
triets-one commissioner might do but In
the Others three would give better ser
vice. An amendment to this effect would
give those districts probably as good results
as at present and would effect saving OF
ST5 in each district, but in such districts
as Freedom. Manchester, Woolerys, West
minister, Hampstead and TaneytOwn. cover
Ing considerable territory. three Commits
sioners would seem to be necessary.
Whether some districts be given one and
some he given three Commissioners, or
whether the number be reduced to one IN
each district, the County Commissioners
should not be given advisory power in the
matter of the tax rate, or in any other
manner be- connected with the road system.
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A Local Option Bill.

\ hin is ROY before the Legisla ture,
under the direction of the State Temper
ance Alliance, to submit TO the people,
when one-third Of the voters Of any ward,
election district or county 50 petition, the
question Of license or no license. The law
should be aiaGnded so as to require those
signing The petition to pledge themselves
10 vote against license. and the percentage
aasht to be increased to forty or fifty per
cent. of the voters. Many people will sign
a petition to submit the question to the
geepIe and then vote against license at the
election. Petitions, as rule, mean moth
ing. Most persons, when having no special
interest in question, will sign apetition
either for or against it. 1t springs from
both a spirit To accommodate the person
who presents the petition and an ipdispo-
sition To offend
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10
Civil Service Reform.

Senate Bruces civil service reform bill
came up in the Maryland Senate on We'd
nesday, add after a sharp discussion was
defeated by an overwhelming vote, only
five Senators supporting the measure.
Senator Hayes made strong speech
against the bill, and declared that while
civil service reform was beautiful in theory,
in practice it was a fraud. He stood by
the old Jeffersouian test for applicants for
public position-''Is he honest, Is he cap
able? ?" To this Mrs. Hayes would add,
Is he good party man 2
These are the tests. and the only ones
that ought to he applied. Honesty and
capacity are the first requisites for a public
official, but the party in power can always
furnish plenty of capable and reliable per-
sons TO FIJI all offices And the party re-
sponsible for the administration of affairs
is entitled to conduct the public business
through its own chosen agents 1t would
be as reasonable to officer an army from
the ranks of the enemy as TO conduct "a
Democratic administration through Re-
publican agents.
And how is devotion to principle to be
proven? Only by party service The
uau who Is only active in party work when
he is'an applicant for public preierment, IS
not TO be trusted. Those only should be
selected whose devotion to principles has
been proven by party service. Those who
are no: party men have no fixed princi-
,lcs. as a rule. We believe in an exani-
aaiinn into the capacity of all applicants
lur public position, and only those possess
ing the necessary qualifications should he
given Office, but We are opposed to life
tenure. The term of AN appointee should
expire when thai Of his principal ends.
Lifr-tennre is repugnant tai the principles
ni republican form of government. Ere
.,ueut elections have always been held to he
the Safeguard of Il republic An election
does not necessarily mean a change, but the
peol.Ie ought to have the opportunity fire.
qucntIy To make change lift be desirable
The head ola department upon an exam
nation into the service under him may find
competent men he would like to continue
in Office. but he should not be hamPered
by law 10 continue in Office those not of
his own selection. Being responsible for
ahe s4nduci of his department, he should
IL. free Ia select his own agents
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10
Congressional.

The United States Senate on Friday
passed the House bill to coin the seigniOr-
age of the silver in the Treasury. The
tariff bill has not yet been reported, but
may be at any time. The changes by the
Senate Committee are numerous but the
change in rates is not very considerable.
Small duties are put on coal. iron and sugar,
and some other rates are increased and some
decreased. The Republicans will try to
put off its passage as long as possible, 50
its good effects will not be apparent in
time 10 affect the Congressional elections
next November. The House has passed
the pension appropriation bill. 1t carries
one hundred and fifty-one millions Of dol
lars. Pension appropriations will grad
ualIy grow less year by year
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10
DIR. sHAw's CHANCES GOOD.
All Urge Him for the collectorship.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Senator German
was again at the Treasury this morning. and
on this visit discussed the federal appoint
ments with Secretary Carlisle at some length.
He was informed by Mr.. Carlisle that all the
Treasury appointments would, if possible.
be made together. even including those whose
terms do not expire until the latter part of
April
The term Of the appraiser at Baltimore Is
continuous, but ii is likely that his successor
will be named along with the entire batch of
appointments which, according 10 the Presi-
dent 5 program. will include all the depart
meuts.
Mr. German did not make a full list of
recommendations. 1t can be stated, how
ever, with absolute certainty that he expressed
10 Mr. Carlisle preference for the appoint
meni of DIR. Frank I. Shaw. of Westminster,
the present State tax commissioner, for col
lector of the port.
He was grailiied to learn from Mr.. Carlisle
that President Cleveland had on a recent
occasion discussed DIR. Shaw's name with
him as an excellent possibility for the office.
Ii will be remembered that when the tangie
occurred last summer over the internal rev
euue collectorship, President Cleveland al
one time intended to solve the intricate
probieth by appointing DIR. Shaw 10 the Office.
The contention that the second district OF
Maryland has already received two appoint
ments in the shape Of Mr.. Murray Nandiver
as collector of Internal revenue and Hon.
Herman Stump us superintendent of immi
grafton will have no weight with President
Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle. if they de
termine to appoint DIR. Shaw. Shortly after
Senator Germans departure DIR. Shaw called
on Secretary Carlisle and spent some time
with him. during which, however, the coilec,
torship was not discussed.
The friendship of Secretary Carlisle for DR..
Shaw dates back TO the FIflieih Congress,
and the discussion over the Mills bill. DR..
Shaw then startled his colleagues, but de
lighted Speaker Carlisle with his tariff reform
views.
A day or two late. however, he was, per
haps. more amused than disappointed when
Mr. Carlisle. in somewhat shamelaced way.
told him that The national committee had
abandoned It's purpose of distributing his
speech because Of his radical stand for free
sugar. doctrine which the Democratic par.
IL vas not at that time willing to ayOw through
out the South. Hence, DIR. Shaw's speech
never became campaign document. The
belief AT the Treasury is that with the endorse
ment OF the Maryland delegation and the per
sonal friendship OF Messrs. Rasin, Cowen,
Secretary Carlisle and President Cleveland,
DIR. Shaw chances for appointment are rea
>Onably good,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10

A Decisive Majority.

The Wilson bill passed the House ofRepre-
sentaiiYes by a vote of 2O4 to 40, a majority
of 81. This is the largest majority given for
:. tariff bill since the war.
In 1885, the bill which was known as the
tariff commission bill passed the House BY a
majority of IS, the vote being IDS to so.
In 1884 The vote to strike out the enaeting
clause of the Morrison bill was 1853 to l55.
In 1888 the Mills bill was passed by the
House by "a vote of l62 to 149, majority of
Is.
The Mckinley bill received majority of
- in 1850, the vote standing 1854 TO l42.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

1t is very important for all farmers to
plant the earliest and the best Seed Potatoes
they can buy. To do this, they must plant the
EARLY SIX WEEKS,
the earliest now in cultivation. If farmers
would plant this potato they would always
get their crops in market in time to get Seven
and Eight Dollars per barrel. This potato
grows so quickly that the Esquimau would
almost have time TO mature Il potato crop.
In the South, two full crops can be growRsin
one season. In size it is large and handsome.
We planted the EARLY SIN WEEKS the
last two seasons, selling Cur crop for $500
per barrel.
We now have ONE THOUSAND BAR
RELS for sale: Id 40 cts; 8 lbs Sl.00, by
mail, post paid; peck Sl.I0; bushel $500;
barrel 500. by freight or express. Send
your orders in at once, before they are all
sold. ADDRESS all orders to the
ROANOKE SEED CO.,
mrlO6t Roper. n. C.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10

The House of Delegates, by vote of
IS "a Sc, requested the assessment COM
mittee to report the Hayes bill, with such
recommendations as they choose to make,
by Tuesday noon next. IL is Thought
the House will pass the bill substantially
as it came from the Senate. The bill is
not perfect, but it comes much closer to
fulfilling the constitutional provision aud
the Democratic promise than the original
Hayes bill did and it ought to be promptly
passed.
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Legislative Proceedings.


After some discussion aud explanation of
their votes, the Senate passed the amended
Hayes assessment bill by vote of 10 to O..
In the House bill Was introduced to re-
peal the law relating to the mortgagor in
deeds of mortgages covenanting for the pay
ment of taxes on mortgages. The Senate
bill charging the powers of the WoOdsboro
aud Double Pipe Greek Turnpike Company.
was read first time. also the Senate bills re
lating to the County Commissioners of Car
roll county and the charter of Taneytown.
A House bill taxing dogs in the state was
passed.
Both houses adjourned until Tuesday noon
TUESDAY. MARCH q.
In the Senate the regular order, proposed
constitutional amendment, was postponed.
A bill was introduced to make the salary of
the sheriff of Baltimore county $1,000. Sen
ator Walters said had he been present when
the assessment bill passed he would have
voted for the BILL making the vote 20 TO 6.
The bill appropriaIihg $4,000 TO St. John s
College. Annapolis, was amended. making
the amount s., 900. The bill TO remove the
Court of Appeals from Annapolis to Balti
more was definitely postponed. and virtually
killed.
The DAY in the House was mostly occupied
in discussing an order directing the commit
tee on assessment to report the Senate bill by
next Tuesday. The order was adopted by a
vote of 43 TO SO.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH !.
The Senate spent most of the day in dis
cussing civil service law for the State, Sen
aior Bruce. of Baltimore, offering an amend
ment TO limit the operations of the law 10
Baltimore There was sharp debate be-
tween Senators Bruce and Hays on the bill.
in which the latter announced some good party
doctrine. to the discontinue of Mr.. Bruce,
who has been a party kicker. The bill was
overwhelmingly defeated.
In the House the proceedings were devoid
of general interest.
THURSDAY, MARCH &.
In the Senate nothing but local bills were
considered. aud among the bills passed was
Senate bill to empower the burgess and com
missioners of Taneytown TO Issue bonds to
provide funds for street Improvement
The House was also exclusively engaged
on local bills Mr.. Selby introduced a bill
amending the road law of Carroll county
passed at the last session. The bill reduces
the number of road commissioners from three
to one for each election district, and fixes the
pay Mt $55 per annum for each commissioner,
and makes the road tax fixed for each district
subject to the approval by the county com
missionerS.
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only 1855 Per Cent.

On Tuesday the Baltimore American, in
its ssMuch in Little column, Published the
following:
The protected copper industry has not suf.
fered the present year The Calumet and
Hecla Company has paid dividends of $50
per share. s., 900 on its s2.500.0OO of
stock. As the capital actually paid in was
only 81 DOC, 900. this is a return of 166 per
cent on the investment. The Tamarack paid
ssO0. 900. The Quincy paid $500, 900, or "A
per cent. on lis capital of 81, 900. And
copper is cheaper 10 London than in New
York. and this country exports ii in large
quantities.
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no cREpIToRs.

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court o.
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters oil aa,
ministration on the personal estate OF
FRANCES II. ST0UFFER,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All per,
sons having claims against the deceased ~: ~
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with w ~
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, 10 ug
subscribers, on or before the Sd day y
October, 1894; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit Of said estate. !,
Given under our hands this 9th day "
February, 1894
CHARLES T.. ST0UEFEk,
LOUIS +. STOUFFER,
mrs Al Administrators
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-03-10

Reports from Charleston and other points
in the Kanawha mining region. in West flr-
eiuia. show that state of Anarchy prevails
The strikers conspiracy TO blow up the varl-
ons works and the troops with dynamite was
repealed 10 the authorities and thus frustrated.
The iail at Fayetteville, where Wyant, one Of
the operators, vas taken, was threatenedhy
"a mob at last accounts.