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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
Pollti al Clippings,

The Fourth Alabama C,ngrossiou-
al district Republicans instructed
tor Arthur.
Senator Logsns friends fear that
his enormous mustache will plague
him more than his presldentlal as
plrations.
Governor Cleveland, Of New York,
has received hundreds of letters ask
him him to enter the Democratic list
for President.
Presidential booms are n4arly as
thick as autumn leaves, but the heat
OF q sumWer's Gun will w,ther and
scatter them TO the four winds,
AEE oil Of Mr.. Arthur's delicious
White House dinners TO 70 tor
naught ? Is there no gratitude 10
the stomachs OF Republican states
men
The Utica Prrss of ~ the D-mc-
Gratis bic one For Presld ait, HoratIo
Seymour, Of New Yoikj for Vice
President, William F. Villas, Of
Wisconsin.
Fred Douglass says be approves Of
the Prttsburg Colorod Conference on
the 29;h inst. He will attend. He
says Logan is tbs hrst choice Of The
colored people,
The Cincinnati Enquirer ssyorss
Mr.. Tildsn that be is mistaken about
biz health. He IL, in the opinion OF
the journalistic doctor, we'll enough
il be only new it,
Uncle Simon Cameron, speaking Of
B sine's efforts to get to the White
House, sage when The people
nave anything to give, they'll give
u, and without any PERSONS persist
ent seeking"
THE eleoGaps held 10 New York
state during the past week, unmis.
tsksbIy deoIee the defeat Of Arthur
10 bis own bailiwiok, and as be own
state repudisles him, be should wee.
" retire fran the field.
E1-Speakei Keller, having been
shown to be malignant liar by the
report Of the Boynton- Kelfer Com
mlltee, wants TO be viudicated by ar
election az delegate to the Republican
National Convention aud nomina-
tipn Tor Congress,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
Registers Tariff Policy.

N6AobOL IdTlH HOllCV,
FOR some time past, we have been
leading the Register closely and we
can not believe that the course which
1t is pursuing on the tariff is eSlcu-
lated to inspire the Democrats to sa.
ton, but rather to SOW the seeds of
dlscord and misun2 erst andinp among
them.
II We understand the REGISTER
rightly, it proposes the entire elm
Ination OF the tariff Issue from the
approaching campaign. This is an
impOssibility.' for already the Rad
icaI leaders have declared that this
will be one Of the Potent factors in
The campaign. The people too are
cIsmoring for reduction 10 texatiop
They see the rational treasury over.
lowing with money unjustIy taken
from their pockets by exorbitant
revenue duties lpposed upon cert ain
articles. IheJ see the monopolies
HourishiDg while smaller business
concerns in different sections OF The
country are becoming bankrupt aud
insolvent' They sec the money M
Justly taken from them rrcAlgately
expended on needless public improve.
ments, and disbuised 10 different
Ststes to purchase slecuops add per.
vert the will Of the people. All
these things stand out 10 bold relief
before the wondering gaze Of the
public, and they pray for reform
Of The revenue sy3tep and must have
-, While it ia true that The Dem
ocrsts are heIIless to bring about
this nse1sd reYoIpt.on 10 our political
system 81 The present time, yet q
very isrge majority Of The party ia
yor d. sbd because the Regs,er ibe
moei widely circulated md DO fuen-
tlsi paper DO The State, 1t seems nee
esssry That it sbop.d prpmplgate
tbeae or mi.sr yirys There 10 no
use for Us 10 try 10 dodge the ques-
tior. The Democracy cau' ford
10 dodge it. They want The people
to understand that they are Tor ,sv-
euue re'olm fnd tbs sooner they DO
tbis 30 better it will te for The In
tsrests Of The party Lei our State
organ cone cut end show ne co.org.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
TO TIE CHILDREN

kIEGwooD, APLIL 12.-To Baptist and
all other children III Preston county ~ho
may feel an Interest ia tue erection of a
B'ptist Church in the town Of KiDgwood:
l write to SOLICIT your aid 10 raising
funds 10 assist me in building a house of
worship at the Iunly seat.
have, already, about hundred chill
dien al work In different parts nf the State
raising money for this cause aud thought
that probably many of the children Ia
Preston county would take plrasure in
'ining them IN this good work. Do you
wish 10 know how you can help me2
will tell YOU. Begin at once Ia s.yo your
pennies and dimes, and keep ut il until the
drst day of August 1884, and then send
them to me or 10 Col. II. w. Monroe to
aid IN building the church. But send me
your Dnmcs 1T once, as wish TO put a lis
OF the names of all the children giving 10
this ohj"cI in the corner stone OF the hui
ding when 1t is laid. Will Also publish a
list Uf the names in the journal and
ARGUS.
Wal you not ] jiu theIolher little work.
ers who are lab ,ring 81 earnestly for this
g"Oi oause2 Do not decline because You
feel that you cannot do much. We should
never "despise the day Of small tbings."
Many things appear small IN the eyes Of
men, bat iu the eyes Of our Father in
Heaven, thsy appear noble, grand and
beautiful. And the little given in bis
name and for the advancement OF his cause
becomes mighty forces 10 his hands 10
building bis kingdom, displaying bis glory
and IN blessing those who give
May the Saviour, who himself WINS once
little cbilj and who still loves little clil-
dfen, put 1t into your hearts to help us in
this, our time Of need. Very TrulJ,
T. II. MURRAY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

CAN THE ARGUS tell us why the
Democratic Board OF Education OF
Portland District levied on the PROP
erty Of that district the enormous.
outrageous and bahkrupting" tax OF
AZ cents, while Republican Pleasant
gets along with 81 cents 2-Journal.
Dear brother, that is not toe ones.
ton. DO rot dodge our interroga
tIors sy asking us a question. Tell
the honest farmers why they are
compelled to pay county taxes
amounting 10 the outrageous and
bankruptlug sum of one dollar
and Wty-eigM cents on the hundred
dollars hers in Haywood district
Please do not dodge this as you did
the tariff question.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
Tho Radical Slate.

II is VeIy proUAb'ss hat there are
at least eight harry Republicans in
this county to-day. o. tde other
hand there may be three score and
ten who are sorry they ever ANNOUNCE
ed their candidacy il hey are sware
OF the power of the slate makers 10
this county. The power Of these
follows is final, unim pescbable, uue-
qu vocal ) aud ,whomeceger they
name or put upon tae slate az the
candidates for the different county
ofhces, are cure oil getting the nom
nations, and, heretofore, nomina-
ton by the Republican bosses Of this
comfy has been equivalent to an
election.
The reader who is seeking after
political knowledge will Immediate
~ inquire why we state that at least
eight OF the Radical candidates are
happy while sixty should feel doomed
and forssken. 1t is this, The boss
es met secretly ct the Journal Office
on Friday evening last, and in all
probability the candidates for The
respective county Offices were then
and there slated. We do not know
now many were in attendance at this
meeting, which Was announced in the
convention during the day, to be
held for the purpose of DISCUSSING
tae measures to be put forth and
Inc course likely to lie pursued by
Inc Republican party. We Judge,
however, that the attendance was
email as the bosses generally like to
he by themselves and have things
Fret'y much their own way. II is
not probable that the remote dis
iricte OF the county were represent
ed in this meeting to any full extent,
ard 1t ls more than possible that
Alngwood was represented in super-
abundaLce as is nearly ALWAYS the
Case Be thia as it may, whatever
was done at the caucus Fridsy even
lpg is final sni unalterab!e. The
candidates were likely slated, aud
those whOm the slate pleases will be
joyful while those whom it dsplsas
e. may murmur but their mutter-
iDRs will go unhee ded. They will
have to walk up TO The polls ard
vote for the candidates dictated bv
the King, when the time comes.
There is no alternative.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

The result Of the four Compression
al dIstrict conventions held in Chi
cage East Saturday was a great vic
tory for LOGAN. II is said that a
bitter, spiteiul aud vindlctiye war was
waged npon the s nstor and money
freely used against him by the lriends
OF LINCOLN, BLAINE aud ARTHUR.
but to 10 perceptible sfect Not
wlthstandIng the fraudulent means
brought about TO defeat LOANS
purposes. the result of the conven-
tions are very gratifying to his friends
and the old man is hksly to give his
opponents lots Of trouble before they
can ultimately dispose oil him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

Our county ts1Os here la King
wood district are only one dollar
and fifty eight cents. The members
OF the g.. o. p. should not kick against
paying this, but when the tax COL
lector asks them for the 35 cents
State tax, they ought to revolt and
refuse to pay it, The 35 cents is. a
Bourbon, tax the l58 cents is a
Radical tax.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

The surFrising editor Of THE
ARGUS says,ln reference to the coun
ty levy, that IT is not the Outcome
OF fraud or corruption or i, is brought
about by mismansgement."-Journal
Peace tell us when we said this
will you ? Con6ne yourselfto trut D
and facts and do dot misquote Us.
We said week before last, IN speak
ing Of the outrageous state Of affairs
In this county; I'VE shall not say
no'O that this is the outcome of fraud
or corruption or that it is brought
about by Encouragement" But the
Jonrnat sess fit to misrspfeseDt us'
and will hardly make the correc-
ton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

TIE Journal il gaining the repu.
tation OF being the most skiIllul
dodger in this State. 1t has lodged
every one Of the questions asked it
IN reference to the tariff, Now 1t 10
lodging the interrogstives relating
to the taxes Of this county. Come
squarely forward, Mr.. DAWSON, and
enlighten your read ers by explaining
to them the reason why we pay coun-
" taxes amounting TO 1873 cents bere
10 K,ngwOod district. Don't dodge
the matter by asking us about the
school levy in Portland district. D.
you herr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
NEWSPAPORIAL

Tho Moundsviile Reporter observes
that proper care is not exercised in the
creation pf Juries. and that men who can
not read circus post, r, or who do not
know that our Savior has died. are not
the proper persons to adjudge us guilty
or not guilty.
The Wayne AdvoOdte does not like the
idea of being called s'political delnagoge
by the Auditor.
The st. George Democrat is engaged i'm
the good work of snnihilating the luo j.
gIels Cf Tucker.
The Post and the Dominion have the
Same objects la view at present-the ear
~ con pletion ofthe IA threads TO Morgan
town. end the building OF new court
house.
The West Uuion Record is filed each
week with murder trials.
The Frirmont Under is still OF opinion
that JacksOn's supplemented assessment
order IL constitutional and should be
obeyed.
The Weston Democrat dominates Hor.
J NJ. Bennett for GubernatOrial honor.
The readers of tina Weston ReD,lLLicdH
are being bored To death Ivy "A concatina-
ton Of non ,ensical articles written 10y
some one whom the editor calls "Sensi-
bOl Sykes"
The Wetzel Democrat thinks the great
and only principle of the Republican
party IL the protection of monopoly.
The Moundsville Herald Is on the fence
which divides license from prohibition,
and o triiie may cause it To fall on either
sld1, 1t has one foot on each. side, but
not permanently planted.
The Parkersbnrg state arndari the
Official Or enbaCk organ OF this State.
serves notice on tho iii turbing Greens
packers, that any attempt IN turn the
Greenback party oyer to the Repub Icaus
M ind cated ny the Putnam meeting, win
meet with severe rebuLe at the State
convention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
The Gyeenbackers

THE Greenback Labor Advocates
met at the Exchange Hotel, this
place, on Tuesday Of last week aud
held their Convention, Jacob Glib
SOD presided. AMI H. II. Potter act
ed as Secretary. The Convention
appointed P. r. Smith, Jas. Messen-
ger, Jacob Gibson and e.. Messen-
ger delegates TO the State Couven-
ton 10 be hold at Buckhannon on
the 22lof May. The delegates were
instructed against a coalition with
the Republican psrty, and if it be
necessary, they will fight against it
to the last.
IN a conversation with one OF the
delegates on Friday he informed us
that he had, at one time, been one
OF the most bitter Republicans in
this county. He saw the party be-
coming more corrupt every year, aud
resolved to quit it forever. Now be
says it would oe ridiculous for him
to act with that party again, but
not only that. 1t would be an ac-
ton on his part in support of priu-
cples which be conscientiously be-
lieves to be detrimental to our free
form OF Government and the best
Interests OF our people, Ho will
never consent to a coalition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

Mr.. EDMUND MESSENGER requests
us to gay 10 tts editorial columns OF
The ARGUS that he desires to dis
cuss the political issue OF the day
with WILLIAM D. TIToHNELL. and
that he will meet Mr.. T. at any time
or place he may designate. for such
a discussion. Mr.. TITcHNELL should
buckle on his political srmor and 90
forth to battle while he has an OPP
portunity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
The Orphan Bounty.

WE can not refrain from crediting
Col. Brown with the very sstisfac-
tory manner in which be explains
away the Orphan Bounty" he
tells what the levy was, how much
was collected. the amount disbuIsed
and the exact amount remaining in
his fathers hands at the expiration
OF HE term of Office. Col. BRowN
further says "if any one doubts this,
l have the proper vouches in my
possession TO substantiats what Isay,"
or words of like meaning. He ex-
plain ed the matter briefly, pointed
ly, satisfactorily; and we do not be-
lieve any one doubts his explAna-
ton. II any one does, however, the
COLONEL gives him the privilege Of
Satisfying his mind by gu exsmin-
alton OF the books and papers in his
posssssion. He does not nor did not
come out with a bold offer oil a
Thousand dollars to the man who
would establish any inconsistent iss
in his fathers business, but he says
here ave the vouchers; examine
them II yon wish to-" Such an &C
ton was manly and honest, and fur
Their, was calculated to dispsl any
suspicious ideas that any person or
persons might have entertained. Tps
people give Mr.. BRowF's statements
cEedeuce, but why could they do
otherwise There 10 no assignabIe
reason why they should not, because
be invites an inspection Of the hooks
and Tspers in bic possession by any
person who may wieh to examine
them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

TIE Republican Convention held
hare on Sat urdsy was a smsll-pots-
to-sHAir. 1t passed eff rather quiet
", the only thing that marrsd the
plesssntness Of the occasion, being a
disposition On the part OF SINE OF
the msmb.Is to oust JOHN II. FEATH
ERs from the roll OF delegates. Mr.,
Fs friends, in his absence. rallied
TO his rescue and saved him by bare
two voies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

There is no mistsking the fact
that the PEOPLE OF this State and
seemingly everywhere else ere de-
handing the nomination Of s. j.
Tilden for the Presidency By the
Democratic National Couvepti,a.
THERE is en- old Greek myth of
Act@on being eaten by his own dogs.
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll, the de-
fested candidate for delegate to the
Chicago convention from the Dist riot
oil Columbia, now knows how il il
himself"
Warner Bateman, OF Cincinnati.
Who had charge OF John Shsrmeu's
boom Jour years ago. says he will not
have any such work on hand this
year. II John is candidate the
nomination must come 20 him with.
out any coaxing.
IT is believed by most OF the far
seeing politicians that all Federal
offices remaining vacant until the
election next November will be filled
after the All OF March, 1885, by
n
Democrats---if Arthur receives the
nomination. Washington Gazette,
Rep.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
Lacks the Jewel Sure.


SENATOR DAWSON believed in 1881,
that " il he spoke his honest senti-
men's, that West Virginia is a low
taxed State" In a public discua-
sion Of a railroad county subscription
participated 10 by bin aud several
other gentlemen At TunDelton, be
gave uttersuce 10 the above Ian
guage He cubs, gent oouIge in the
State Legislature tends 10 show that
he sul held "a that belief, for il bis
mind bad undergone change in
this resfect ghy did be in 1882
ADVOCATE an increase in The State tex
~ 40 ceutg Ia further coufrm
alton Of The fact that the views en-
tertsIned and expressed by him IN
1872 we're sincere, We have looked
10 Vain Tor anything 10 the columns
Of his able paper which deuounUes
The rate Of levy for county purposes
70 Preston (t is 81 So on each $lOO),
or repumsnds the men by whom u
vac fixed. Yet tbis same gentlemen
nov ipdYslriously and most bat
sntly decrying high taxes az in
pysed by q Democratic State admin
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

Tho farmers ara very glad to 800 nice
weather HgsiH 90 they can do their spring
work.
E. NJ Snyder, u Faimont, was visit
Ing his parents here Saturday and Sun
day.
Baker Montgomery, OF 1rondal To-. has
come home 10 stay with his parents this
summer. We welcome Bakor home.
John Ovoriield has moved into the
house lately occupied by T.. Kindrix.
Miss TITLE Snider has been visiting
her relatives la Monongabla county for
tho last week. = "
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

A CERTAIN Republican, we are in
formed, says we GU ght to be ridden
opt OF town upon rail aud hs will
helr do it. Why 2 Let him suswer
Again, 40 have beard that there
was talk Of riding this same Repub-
iicsn upon raj not great many
years ago. Why 4? Will he answer E?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
" Est VA. UNIVERSITY
Session b egins Mar. IL III, lSs d.
For Catalogues or other information
address the Chairman af the Faculty,
II G BERKELEY
Morgmtuwn w. Va.
CONTINUED from last tsAskl
How Watch Gases are Made.

A plate of SOLID GOLD IA 2-l0 karats
fine is soldered on each side of a plate of
hard nickel composition metal, and the
three are then passed between polished
steel rollers. From this plate the various
parts of the cases-backs, centers, bezels, etc.
are cut and shaped by dies and formers.
The gold is thick enough to admit of all
kinds of chasing, engraving. and engine
turning. The composition metal gives it
needed strength, stiffness and solldity, while
the tOritten guarantee of the manufacturers
udS-dntlng each case to wear t,penty years
proves that it contains all the gold that
can possibly be needed. This guarantee
Is given from actual results, as many Of
these cases have been worn perfectly smooth
by years of use without wearing through
the gold. n--n,-o,-. ?. w.. :, ,oso
have used one Of your James Boss' Gold Watch
Cases for seventeen years. bought second hand
and know OF its having been used before got il
but do not know how long. It looks good for ten
years longer. Did not suspect IL was a filed case
until 20 Informed by Jeweler a short time since
i most cheerfully recommend your cases 10 be all
they are represented TO be, and moro.
O. McCRANEY, Dep Col. Int. Rev. 3D. De Iopca
se.d stamp Keystone watch Case FAeors Phils.
dsiPhia Pa for hAndsomo illustrated showing
Ssaes Bsss' ssA Keystone Wsteh Cases nsds-
ITO be CoTtfntiedl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

WHO vas slated for the different
ofticss, "a a question which has been
asked frequently since lsst Friday
night, The Bosses. the candidate .
and our Heavenly Father only know
At the present time. We notice that
two or three Of our fellow towos-
men lo,k more pleasant than usual.
Whether the happiness Of these in
dividuals 10 attributable to the &C
tons Of the Bosses, We are unbls to
say.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

istrauoD. Consistency, thou s1l
truly a jeysl| but there is Noting
in common between you aud a Re-
publican State Senator i Fairmont
Iudex.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

BOB LINCOLN says he 10 not All as
pirant TOR the Presidency. 2og
would Likely accept tho honor II
nominated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

The question OF all qpestionO now
10. "who are the elect who have beea
looked upon gratefully by The Boss
es p -".'a ~.s.eH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

THE Ring candidates have already
been slatei. The Bosses know how
20 work things in a congenral man
ner-tor theQselVes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

WEsT Virginia is a low take
State.-Senator Da,oson.
What are you now crying about
Bourbon taxation for? Give yonr read
ers an explanation please.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

THE Ring hst no Friday night
aud made a slate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

ssrVse Onion Cough Syrup.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

~ Uso Ouion Cough syrup.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18
Read and Rehec..

DEMOCRATIC papers have habn
OF trying 10 subetaD late, { beir charg
es Of Radical extrayagaoce aud
maud. Journal.
Not simply t,yisag, dear Brother,
but doing it in such manner that
the Republicans cant deny it. 20
show our readers that the "extrav-
sgance aud bsut OF the Republican
party can be substantiated beyond
contradiction, we beg leave to sub
init for their study the following
statistics Of the ordinary expeudi-
lures of the +. deral Government for
ten years exclusive Of the interest on
the public debt. 1t shows striking
increase
1870. Ordinary expenses. .$l64 0O0, 900
1871. Ordinary expenses........166,O 900, 900
1872. Ordinary expenses. ...... 1853 900, 600
1878. Ordinary expenses........ $50. 000. 900
1874 Ordinary expenses... 179, 0O0, 900
10. Ordinary exp (Dem. House l69 600, 900
'76. Ordinary exp, Dem. House15S, 0O0, 900
~. Ordinary exp, Dem. House lac, 900, 600
78 Ordinary exp. Dem House 1874, 900, 600
'79 Ordinary exp. Dem. House161, OOO, 900
80. Ordinary exp. Dem, HQ use169, zoo. 900
81. Ordinary exp, Dem, House IN, 00O, 900
80. Ordinary exp. (Rep. House )1s7, 900, 900
s3. Ordinary exp. Rep, nouse 206, 900, 900.
The appropriations, including the
i0terest on The National debt and
al ex raordinarY expenditures pre-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

10 Use Onion c, ugh srrup.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-04-18

DEMOCRATIC papers have bsbn
OF trying 10 subelaD tiRte, heir charg
es OF Radical extrayagaoce aud
fsud. Journal.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-16

charges for boxing shipping. All goods sent
ordered Give n trial order, and then Judge
for if not the BEST CROCkERH AND
STOVE HOUSE in the State to buy at.