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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

from Constipation. Had swallowed n
hali~bushol of Pills, aud drank over n
barrel Of Cathartic and Laxative slops.
Had tried every Patont Medicine recon-
mcnded In such cases, and had been
treated by all the very best physicians in
Philadelphia. and was finally told by her
consulting physicians that she was now
too work FOR Catliartic Medicine, or in>
joctions. and that she must die. She
then took Manalin and was cured. See
3lst page Of tho Ellis Of Life" Get tho
book from your druggist, or address DR..
~ srtnan, Osborn, Ohio, for ono,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Bruceton local railroad Is tho cry here
our neikhhorhood IL huproNmg alre,dy
on the strength of il Beniamiu Arnold
has put M n log hun. and Mr.. BoCgl' eN
* putting new engine in his mill.
The largest blacksnako ever hoaEd al
in this neighhorhood was seen near the
Widow Kings. Its length reached more
than across the pike aud they say that 1t
was as thick rs "A mans thigh.
William Benson killed the largest wild
turkey OF the season near the Sand
Springs tho other day. The beard mcas-
ured II inches md his wing were nearly
white. 1t was supposed To wcigh 30
pouudsand not very fat at that,
Our wheat crop never look cd hottor.
\ very strange lottor was dropped in
the Office at Cranberry lately directed to
old William Benson threatening him
with Red Men aud charging him to look
out for them. OLD Billy is not afraid of
the writer Of the article nor the Rod
Men oitIor, for he Is better shot than
any of them. and if the author Of tho letter
over calls him what ho did again he had
bottor sond for "a liio Insurance agent "
no ~ caught. Tie IL poor, lying. thiev-
ing eur. n periurcl liar aud IL accused
Of murder and carrying oil beehivcs and
mOnv other things too mean To- mention.
Old Billy was here before him and his
Rcd Men and intends to stay. AMI says,
Como on with your Red Mon
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
A strange Marriage aud "a Divorce.


a bill Is before tho New York Logsla-
ture TO declare void the marriage of Dan-
iel Walrath and Emma A. Sawyer. Tho
statemont she makes Is a strange one.
She and Walrath were playmates and
schoolmatos at Chittonaugo. New York
and As they grow older they kept com.
pany with each other, although her
mother objected. one evening he called
upon the girl when she vas alone, and
without any preamble invited her 10
walk to Minister Twins house 10 be
married Miss Sawyer demurrod at first.
but, pleased with tho romantic aspect OF
the affair, at length consented, and the
marriage was solemnized a few minute,
afIorward On the return from the min
ister's house, Walratb related bis plans
for the future to his wife; aud when fbe
couple had reached tue cato OF tue brides
homo ho babe her good bye, after telling
her that she had better not say anything
about the affair for while, and That n,
would not be able to SEQ her again for .
| few days, ~ he was going to Syracuse
FROM mat day to this she uas never seer
/ her husband nor heard from him dire.,t
l ly. Walrath was man OF quiet. studi
/ Gus habits, while bis wife is an sttractiv,
/ but retiring woman Of twonty.one %
! twenty-five years OF age. who now live
/ at West Troy She cannot obtain a fuI
! aud complete divorce iu tho Courts be
, cause Of lack oi grounds on which /,
base al action, aud 50 she appeals 10 th
4 Legislature, -. -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

&rs +. Es2YrFrs lcG tor Baltimore oC
Tsesssy to - Ssesent YESTERDAY s., the
e~r,urenceH,c-, exe;Ssisrs o. the Scmina-
~ - which SaLS sFiFpie HD@SrsSss IL one
or inc graduating class 4sS1-r which
they will SO TO Corning, New NQFs, for q
visit Ruaong friends SID relatives thsre.
returning in about month. Mis-. Hecr
mans was Joined at Cranberry ard accom-
panied 10 Baltimore BY Mrs. Gallo koss,
of Confluence, Pa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
Observation-Disclosures


Considerable interest bas been NANTES
ted in the suit Of James Lynch aud others
". the National Bank, ia which the plain
lifts sued 10 recover double the rate of In.
terost as a penaisum for making loans to
them at a greater rate per cent. than six.
The defendants plead the statute q limi-
tations, and claim that the plaintiffs can
only recover the penalty for the last two
years. while the plaintiffs say that the
series Of transactions constitute bat one
continued transaction, and that they have
the right 20 recover the whole penalty on
such transaction PROVIDED the suit was in
stituted within two years next after the
hast transaction occurred. which h an.
/ dnubtcdly the case. The jury rendered q
I verdict under the instructions Of the CONT
I for the plaintiffs for S4S7 tn,
/ question Of limitation will be, no doubt
/ tested 10 The State Supreme Court. anC
/ perhaps carried % the Supreme Court oil
] thC United Ststcs.-l ClaIksburg News.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

How can we make home happy p
asks an exchange. Why, by procuring
one OF the Curtice Washers Of Messrs.
Sartin d Whitley. There IL always peace
and harmony ia the family that owns one
OF these labor and temper saving ma
chimes. It's just fun 20 answer conum
drums IKE that. MAY 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

NorRiNC -RrrYNVp - t thr reaidercy ~
Alex. Campbell. May 81. hy Rcv. John
w. Csrrico, sc'b L. Wotring and Alice
A. Holysrd
SroNe-REKD AT the residence OF Jacob
Gresihouse, April %. by Rev. u W.
R"'-"~s, N'N"r' Store srS Sarah y
Reed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

For six years my daughter was sick
from kidney aud other disorders. We
had used mp our savings OH doctors,
whom our dominic advised us 80 try
Parkcr's Ginger Tonic. Four bottlos
effected n cure, aud AS "A dollars worth
has kept our family wcll over year. wo
have beau able TO lay by money again
foI rainy day.--A Poor Mans Vito,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr r w. Znn, late principal Of tho
Newburg school, is engaged with Messrs.
J. NJ, Graham & Co, in the mercantile
business at Elk Garden. Preston County
his lost in Mr.. Zinn one Of her most stet.
line young men 59 best teachers. We
commend him most hear ily to the favor
and confidence, Of those with whom he
shall hereafter be associated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
How TO save.

All hard workers arc subject to bilious
attacks which may ond i'm dangerous
Illness. Parkor's Ginger Tonic will keep
tho kidneys and liver active, and by
preventing tho attack savo much sick>
pess. loss Of time and expense. Delay
ut such timss means danger. --rDetroit
Press. SEQ other cclnmn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr.. William Hardigan, a student Of
the University, accompanied by Miss
Mary Hagans, daughter Of Hon. J. NJ,
Haeans, Of Morgantown, were in town
on Monday evening aud returned IA me
evening.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
COUNTY sIpEHINIgNpE>g,>
coat uN.

E,cn week from now TIL tho opening
II thc schools mex, Fan, Mr.. lit~thorne,
0e C~Ul'y Sa.cIlnIenlor, OF Schools
will publish through this column of Tux
AR@us articles giving his views upon the
matter of systau. ltizing and eleva,ius the
schools OF our county and upon other
scho Il subjects,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

We are pleased to learn that another
dramatic entertainment for The benefit Of
the KiDg'yood Library and Literary Asfo-
citation is 10 be given shortly. The cast is
to include our very best local talent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Hon. Jas. c. MCGrcw, on account OK the
failing health of Mrs. McGrew, sni with
the view of seeking for her more genial
climate, offers his elegant residence and
other valuable real estate in and near
kingwood for sale. See his advertisement
in another column.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

We are in receipt of copy OF the
Verdict March," composed by Eugene
Ia Blake, and published by f. w. Hell
mick, $50 Elm Street, Cincinnati. The
title page contains portraits of Messrs.
Corkhill, Porter, Cox aud the twelve
jurymen in the Guiteau trial. Price 40
cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

The vote in Kingwood district, Preston
County, on the proposition to subscribe
twenty five thousand dollars To aid in con-
ttructing nrrow gauge railroad from
Function to Kingwood carried bv ma
lorliy of nearly two to one ruckor
Pioneer.
Two TO one and twenty votes over,
Mr.. PiOneer-272 tn 1876.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

commencement exercises of the Hagers-
town (Md.) Sc mary will lake place next
Thursday, the sth. Miss Maggie f. Shat
fer, OF Austen, this county, is II the head
OF The graduating claas.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Messrs. Sartin s. Whitley agents 70
the celebrated Curlice Washer, announce
that they will visit every family in the
county, and will take great pleasure In
doing the weeks washing for each, il
gathered up and Ia readiness when they
call. MAY 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

An alarm of FIRE yesterday about hal
past two O'Clock created considerable ex
citement until il was found to be only the
SCOT burning in Mr. James Carrolls chin
ney,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Messrs. Sarun e Wnrcly report that
their Washers are going off like hot
cakes. Don't delay, but order enc at
once and preserve peace in the family.
They are still at the Curuin House.
TMav 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr., e. Morgan Shay, of Fellowsville,
passed through here Friday last on his
way to Fairchance, Pa, and dropped in
TO see us for lew minutes. lie expects
to be absent aoout two weeks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
Marriage Licenses Granted.

The following marriage licenses were
Issued by County Clerk Martin since our
last report
Milton w Robinson end Lydia Beer
bower
George Fulton AMI Jannett IT, Higgins.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
The KingNOad Literary and Liz
brGry AssociatiOu.

Programme for Monday evening, June
5'h
Select Rrading-Euos X. Lantz, Frank
Jackson. John y Jackson, Miss Tliia
Parks, Mrs. John Barton Payne and p j.
Cragan.
Recitation--l G Rlphsnyder, Mrs
John Barton Payne, Miss Florence Parks,
y. J Cragan, j. w. White, Roy G. Stone,
and Miss Annis Virgins Kiauser.
Essay-Mrs. Neil j. Forlney.
Debaie-Question Resolved, "That
American Literature is likely to be more
benefited than injured by the mixture OF
races in the United States Affirmative
DR.. +. Elliott negati, e, 8. T. Wiley.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

The larP ~, cheapest and nObbiest as
soriment ni geut!cmen's Ties, COWS, scarfs
gloves, suspenders, collars, cuffs. hose,
and kerchlefs &c. lie just arrived at
NptTz'a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr.. Henry Montgomery and POST
master Snider, of Lyon. were in town
Saturday las and gave us "A call
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

JUST ARRIyKD-A new stock OF Fur
nishins Goods have just been opened
by Mr.. Voltz at his store-A full anC
complete assortment OF the latest styles in
this line of goods, TO be had at tan
prices. myhi4
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Miss Dora Hyde and her brother Cree
ley Hyde. Of Brandonville, were visiting
az DIR. Trippett's Tuesday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

we are agents, and have full stock on
hand, of Oliver Chilled Piows aud shares;
also Champion Mowers, CDut's Best Horse
Rlkes and Malta Plows.
mar3lu SHAFFgR g. BOHAFIRLD.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
HcfllrIln her

We ore headquarters for Siavcs. Lumber
and Tan Bark. Handle above In large
quantities and are prepared TO pay highest
market prices in cash.
SHAFF9R 81 BoEAFIRID.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
sClIooL CALENnAn.

Election of Board OF Examiners, June
6th.
state Edu ,,tional Association meets at
kingwood, July II. II and IL.
Teachers Institute for the County.
August ~.
Teachers Examinations for County,
September lie.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

have reduced my Tobacco down very
low, Good SavieG NJ 90 cents per pound,
lJOn,S ] j Cocks
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

A SPLENDID bne !os Clothing just oprn-
ing AZ John III Browo's. my5tf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Messrs. Payne ard Dawson have been
in Grant and Pleasant Districts during
the week taking railroad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Take your Butter, Egg, Chickens ana
Ginseng to J. j. Cookies lie slwavs
keeps a iull stock a. bottom prices. "a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Deputy SberiG Ill. Il. Gale, of Valley
Point, and Mr.. Joseph Guseman, Of
Gladesviile, were in town on Monday
and gave us friendly call
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Messrs. John NJ. Crane and Frank
Jackson were over at Grafton ON Decora
ton Day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

full and choice assortment Of Con
dictionaries at John ii. Browns. 1my5,f
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

A nice lot of Ladies fine shoes at j. j.
Cooke. EJuneStf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr. 0ner Kopp'z, OF MrS4piosA
was in town on Wednesday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Sehby suits IN great variety for mer
aod boys at John II Browns. my5tf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Or. George o. Hardy was in town
Tuesday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
CLUB RATES.

We are enabled TO make the following
liberal offer To- our readers: To all who
subscribe within three months and pay
s2.2O in advance, we will send Tue AK-
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This Will give you good paper and a
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prise of either. Please send II. your SUBJ
scriptlOns at once.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

James a. Brown. + q, returned last
Friday from two weeks visit at Balti-
more.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Elsewhere will be found the official re-
port of the condition of the National Bank
of Kiugwood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

A full and choice assortment If Grocer
les ioweTer than ever, at John III. Browns.
mN5tf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr.. q p. Whetsell, of Portland Dis
trict, was in town Wednesday and drop
ped in on us for few moments.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

County historian S. +. Wiley was over
at Newburg aud Irondsle Tues lay aud
Wednesday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

FoUND-A ladies' earring, which the
owner eau have 10y calling at this office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Miss. Jennie, Parsons has gone TO attend
tue CoAmencement OF tie Wheeling
Female Seminary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Spring Goods First Stock just rC.
ceiyed, by SuAFFgR IL BoNAFIELp.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

You can get 6 pounds of Arbuckle's and
Levering's Roasted Coffee for 81 at J. J
Cookies. Howesville. rJuue2lf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Dress G jOds and Notions 10 endless
variety just opeping u, John Ii. Browns
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

A full and carefully selected line OF
Boots and Shoesat bott ~ prices just being
received aud opponcd at John IT Browns
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

STRAW HATs-Tne incest assortment of
straw and wooden hats ever brought 10
Kingw pod. al Noltzs ml5t4
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

You can get IL pounds Light Brown
Sugar for 81 AZ j J. G pcke's. TJune2.f
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
The Cottage Hearth.

Published ut Boston. An Illustrated M,g
aziDe Of Home Arts and Home Culture.
Contains more reading of Practical Do
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than any other magazine OF its price.
Each number contains Portraits and
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

John II. Brown is just receiving aud
opening his large aud well selected stock
Of reasonable goods. my5,t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mcssrs II g. WorIhing'on md George
w Fralcy were over from Cranberry,
Wednesday aud called Ia see tie.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Mr.. Thomas Cooke, of townsville,
gave us a pleasant call Tuesday last.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

Wanted 5000 chickens s,J.J Cookies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02
3. & 0. R. R. TIME TABLE.

So. N So. f5.No. p So. b
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-06-02

E>~--~-~--~-~ -
Wanted 5000 chickens st J. J Cookies.
l
Mr. 0ner Kopp'z, of MrS4piosA
Was in town on Wed nesdsy.
A SPLENDID bne Of Clothing just oprn-
ing AZ John III Browns. my5f
DR.. George q. Hardy was in town
Tuesday.
Nebby suits IN great variety for mon
aod boys at John II. Browns my5tf
4
| Messrs. Payne ard Dawson have been
in Grant and Pleasant Districts during
the week taking railroad.
I
| full and choice assortment Of Con
dictionaries ST John II. Browns 1my5,f
Messrs. John NJ. Crane and Frank
Jackson were oyer at Grafton on Decora
ton Day.
A nice lot of Ladies fine shoes at j, j.
| Cooke. fJuneStf
4 a. NJ IGNuIntu last
Friday from two weeks visit at Balti-
more.
J You can get ii pounds Light Brown
Sugar for 81. AT j. g ,cke's. IJune2f
County historian $. Il. Wiley was over
at Newburg aud Irondale Tues lay aud
Wednesday.
You can get 6 pounds of Arbuckle's and
Levering's Roasted Coffee for 81 at J. J
Gocke's, Howesville. Juue2lf
Miss. Jennie, Parsons has gone 10 attend
toe CoAmepcemeut OF tie Wheeling
Female Seminary.
Spring Goods First Stock just re-
| celVed, by SHARPER IL BoNAFIELD.
Elsewhere will be found the official re-
port of the condition of the National Bank
of Kiugwood.
I A full and choice assortment If Grocer
| les ioweTer than ever, at John III. Browns.
my5tf
FoUND-A ladies' earring. which the
owner eau have 10y calling at this office.
Dress G. Dods and Notions 10 endless
variety just opening al John Ii. Browns
my5tf
Mr. q Il. Whetsell, of Portland Dis
trict, was in town Wednesday and drop
ped in on MS for few moments.
STRAW HATs-Tne incest assortment of
straw and wooden hats ever brought 10
hlngwood. at NoItzs. mJ5t4
Mossrs II C. WorIhing,on md George
w. Fralcy were over from Cranberry,
Wednesday and called Ia see TIC.
------------
John H. Brown Is just receiving aud
| opening his large aud well selected stock
of reasonable goods. my5,t
Mr.. Thomas Cooke, of townsville.
| gave us pleasant call Tuesday last.
A full and carefully selected line OF
| Boots and Shoesat bott ~ prices just being
received aud opponod at John II Browns.
Deputy ShenG IL. Il. Gale, Of Valley
Point, and Mr.. Joseph Guseman, OF
| Gladesville. were in town on Monday
and gave US friendly call.
| we are agents, and have full stock on
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1882-03-08

INVENTOR KS address EDSoN Bros.
- auorneys-at Law and
Patent Solicitors, Washington, n C. for refarep
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Reissues, lntertcrences, and cases rejected IN
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Send model, or sketch and description for % nion
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The above ,ri ~ are ran t;iy an make close
l!rl =. IDi4I fi,I:t yft tr,i,S of the Nr.i Ma 4
T,-uc<.s Il airlt FIR rIna City apl Reno ii with
the Z mr. P1cic u Rem, via the Virginia TrucAee
i!ssSro .I fo1 al hints E 1st AID Wcs,
.lYERENG Gen. Sunt.
RI LtWS,
As>ss14. 5 l 1,:i1.cad3 31t.
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1882-03-08
J. ". BENTON. rrnnri.t-r

~ " \ business nov teiJ-e the public
DENi +? :: e, %; s. 6: - .
Sl2 y ani upwards made ut home 10y the ind sr,us
Men, wamen, boys and girls wanted everywhere wo-s
for This is the time You work So IRE tins
only give Your whole time 10 the hlsness. Iol can
i've at home ad do the work. 40 OH bu mess w,l
pay you well No fail TO IA IKE o,,or-
p1v by ring a. Costly outfit ard t.rms
free Money made ftst, easily and hoHor.b'y AdJra.
TRUE Co, August, Maine MO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-05-26
THE BAPTIsTs.
The Chinese Question Debated Yester-

The Chinese Question Debated Yester-
day.
NEW YORK, May 25.-At to-day's session Of
the American Baptist Home Missionary S0cie-
ty in jubilee meeting, the committee on Chi
neSe missions presented report Which caused
a general debate on the Chinese question. The
committee believe that the passage by Con-
gress of the bill prohibiting Chinese immigra-
tion was not demanded by any actual peril to
our institutions or our industries. The report
concludes by advising all to help and encour-
age the Chinese now in this co0ntry, SO that
when they return to their own native land
they will.take back a good impression of the
United States and the germs of Christianity.
Rev. G. S. Abbott of California, expressed
himself as strongly opposed to Chinese immi-
grafton.
Dr. Thomas of Brooklyn, favored immigra-
ton of all, and thought there was no danger
of the Chinese capturing the country.
DIR. Potter of Springfield, was in favor of re-
stricting immigration.
DIR. Boyd Of St. Louis, thought that we
should welcome the Chinese, even if it affect
ed our pockets.
DIR. Baker of Salem, Oregon, said that
| the Christian people of the Pacific coast were
| not opposed to their legitimate immigration,
| and he favored the Chinese.
| The report of the committee was then adopt
| ed.
| Rev. G. w. Lasher, d. D., of Ohio, chair
| man of the committee on missions among for
eign populations, presented his report, and rec
commended that the society devote to missions
among the European population of this coun-
| try not less than $25, 900.
Rev. j. N. Williams spoke of the mission
work among foreigners here, and addresses
| were also made on the same subject.
The American Baptist Missionary Society
| to-day elected the following officers: Presl-
dent, Hon. Jas. L. Howard, Connecticut;
| Vice President, Hon. j. III. Walker, Massachu.
setts, and James D. Rockefeller, Ohio; Treas
urer, Jos. B. Hoyt Connecticut; Auditors
| VIM. Phelps and Jos. Brokan, New York
Corresponding Secretary, Rev. Henry L. Moor
house, d. D., New York; Recording Secretary
Rev. D. B. Jutten, New York; Managers Of
the third class, expiring in 1885, Rev. w. II
Parmely, d. D., Jersey City, N. j., Rev. ] e
Elder, d. D., New York. S. S. Constant, New
York, w. III. Jameson, Brooklyn, and P. Town
send, New York.