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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-03-28
NoTICE TO Tutn DEposIrIoNs.

PArnIoH CnooAN, ATTY for plainufT
The state journal., 1884-11-08
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, November 4.

CHICAGO, November 4.
1t having been announced that
Rev. G. S. Smith, of Bloomington,
Illinois, was advertised to speak for
Cleveland, in Chicago, on Saturday
night, November LIST, aud F. L. Bar
nett, of this city, telegraphed to him
to know if it was correct, his answer
being that it was false, and to deny
it. This settles a Democratic scheme
and shows that c. S. Smith is still
enrolled under the banner of the party
of progress, liberty and humanity.
The Phantom Society p arty at the
rink was a success.
D. B. Bowser and wife, Grand
Secretary of the G. U. o. of o. F.,
spent few days with US this week
and reception was given him.
Miss Mary A. Bond, Grand Supe-
rlor OF the Household OF Ruth, &. U.
o. of o. f., is quite sick. D. B.
Bowser and wife called on her while
here.
Miss Lottie Gore has returned home
from Denver.
Miss Ida CLANCY, of Muscatine,
Iowa, has been visiting Miss NJ.
Taylor, of Evanston, and is now in
this city the guest of Mrs. Oliver,
1881 State street.
Mr.. aud MIS-. William Hapsier are
in the city.
Miss Della Williams, of Moberly,
Missouri, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Gum, 2l7 Third avenue.
Levi Graham, of Grand Rapids,
Michigan, is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. +. L. Barnett.
The Ladies Pilgrimage will present
St. George Commandery, No. 4, K.
T., with banner on tho 18th of No
vember.
On Monday afternoon the ministers
met at the Baptist church and organ
lied ministers union.
A calico dress hop at the rink on
18th Of November.
More Anon,
J. B. W.
The state journal., 1884-11-08

From the "Recolleetions of Private. -
in the November CENTURY, we quote the
following: after enlisting didn seem
Of so much consequences as expected.
There was not so much excitement on ac-
count of my military appearance as L
deemed justly my due. was taught my
facings, and at the time | thought the
drill.master needlcssly Gussy about Shout
dering, ordering, and presenting arms.
The musket, after an hour S drill, seem
ed heavier and less ornamental than it
had looked to be. The first day | went
out to drill, getting tired Of doing the
same things over and over. | said 70 the
drill. sergeant. Let's stop this fOoling and
90 over 10 the grocery. His only reply
was addressed to a corporal: Corporal.
take this man out and drill him like hi;
and the corporal did. found that sug-
geslions were not as well appreciated in
the army as in private life, and that no
wisdom was equal to a drill master
Right face Lcf1 wheel, and Right,
oblique, march. Ii takes raw recruit
some time to learn that he is not TO thlnk
or suggest, but obey. Some never 90
learn. acquired it at last, IN humility
and mud, but it was tough. Yet l doubt
if nv patriotism, during my first three
weeks drill, was quite knee high. Drill
ing looks easy to spectator, but it isn't
OId soldiers who read this will remember
their green recruithood and smile assent.
After q time had cut down my uniform
so that | could see out Of it, and had con
nuered the drill sufficiently to see through
Il. Then the word came; On to Wash
ington -
The state journal., 1884-11-08
The Great Parade.

Last Saturday night the democrats
had large parade and succeeded
admirably in putting crimson hue
on the town, but it remained for the
republicans Monday night to put a
beautiful carmine color on it, which
they did in such style as was never
before witnessed in the old burg.
Visiting clubs were here from all the
adjacent towns. The Plumed Knights
of York and the club from Marietta
attracted especial attention. The
route of the procession YVES perfect
blaze of light and the ovation with
which the clubs were received was
simply grand. The Young Republi
can club of this city, ]. Z. Crabb,
marshal, and VIM. Anderson, John
Murray, Charles Taylor and John
Frye, assistants, were the recipients
of many compliments as to their gen.
teel appearance. The club wore dress
suits and were escorted by lantern
bearers and boys with red, white and
green lights. The G. W. Hunter
and Cameron clubs looked and
marched well. There was fully | 800
colored men in line, besides $500
whites, and this union of solid re-
publicans carried terror to the demo-
cracy. Transparencies bearing all
kinds of notices were carried, and
the shouting of various campaign
phrases created much amusement.
Many insulting remarks were made
by both men and women as the col
ored clubs passed. Everything, how
ever, passed off quietly and the
greatest political parade ever held
in Harrisburg passed into oblivion
as thing of the past.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
NO. 81.
BLAINE, LOGAN & VICTORY |
THE SOLID SOUTH REMAINS
UNBROKEN.
But the North Remains Suf1-
ciently Solid to Elect the Re
ublican Ticket Without a
Doubt.

Ever since Tuesday night the
hopes of both parties have risen and
fallen alternately. The country has
been in perfect state of uncertainty.
both parties claiming the election,
but up to this time it is absolutely
certain that Blaine and Logan have
sufficient electoral votes to elect them.
Charges of fraud are being made by
both sides, and the closeness of the
election will undoubtedly lead to
some serious difficulty. 1t will take
cool heads among the leaders of both
parties to prevent trouble, but the
good sense and the loyalty of the
American people it is hoped will pre-
vail. That the election was the
closest ever held in this country
everybody agrees. TIE determine
ton and desperateness with which it
was contested, Is evidence of the dis
position of the people that unless
fair and honest defeat is assured,
trouble will hardly be averted. The
Republicans, however, stick to their
claims of an honest defeat of the
Democratic ticket And while the
Democracy are dying hard, the breath
is fast leaving their body. The false
claims of the Democratic leaders, and
their bold and defiant talk, character
ICES the party, which has grown des-
perate, nothing less than a tidal wave
would satisfy them, and because OF
the closeness of the vote, they are
determined not to surrender under
any circumstances. The following
table is reliable, and unless outrage
Gus frauds are perpetrAted, the coun
try is safe:
The state journal., 1884-11-08
CARLISLE.
GOLD Pen.
CARLISLE, Nov. 6

CARLISLE, Nov. 6.
This leaves every voter here salts
fed that Blaine will be iuaugurated
on the fourth of March, 1885.
Judge Sadlers majority, thirteen
hundred. This shows we all voted
the straight republican ticket.
All who did not attend dancing
school missed something rich.
Dancing school will be on Wednes-
day evenings until further orders is
given from the professor, Thomas
Green.
Miss Mary Bown, who has been
visiting Mrs. S. T. Phillips, returned
to Washington, D. c., on the 23d.
Miss Jennie Gatewood, after a
pleasant stay of two months, left for
Ohio to join Donovan's singers on
the Sd inst.
Mr.. John Timblick is a happy
father. 1t is a girl.
Who stole the bottle of wine at the
Blaine and Logan club Tuesday
evening. 0, he only took it for a
joke ladies.
The literary should be better at.
tended by our young ladies and gen.
tlemen. 1t meets every Saturday
night.
Churches open at seven o'clock in
stead of eight.
Subscribers will please pay up
when called on.
Mr.. Samuel Jordan and Mr.. Rob.
ert Thompson did noble work at the
polls. The 4th ward always to the
front.
DR.. Able is i'll.
Mr.. Buchanan and Mrs, Mary
Thompson are very seriously i'll.
]. r. J.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
A Voice from q Reader.
More Anon,
J. B. W.

BRlDGroN, Pa, Nov. 6
Gentlemen please give me space
in your valuable columns for a few
words. 1t does beat me the way
that we have been oppressed BY the
white men, yet the colored people
will give the preference to the white
man. Some colored men in my
neighborhood pay three dollars
year for county paper and are not
benefited as much as if they would
subscribe for the JOURNAL. They
know that the JOURNAL is working
for our race while the others are not
doing anything for us but put us in a
corner. Yours,
LEWIS J. GRANT.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
THE SECOND.

Boucicault has deferred the production
of Robert Emmett" until after the
holidays. Joseph Haworth fiery intense
young actor who has been John McCul'
lough's leading man will create the title
role
Agnes Booth is to play short engage
ment in "The Wages of Sin"
Marion Gilmore (whose sister is so dron
in "Bunch of Keys )will try starring next
season in Kittens. The critics will try
to make the fur ffv.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
A Colored Lady's Handiwork.

Among the articles ia course of prep.
aration for the Department of Colored
Exhibition, Worlds Exposition, is a
sofa to be embroidered by Mrs. Sarah
A. Shimm, with scenes from the life
of Toussaint L'Oyerture. The frame
is being made to order through the
establishment of Towles. 1t is to be
ebonized and gilt. The scenes are to
be worked on sky. blue plush. with
old gold border of the same material.
The scenes represent Tousssint at
work in the field; caring for his mas
teris family; making an opening;
viewing the arrival of the French
fleet; and prisoner in a French dan
geon. The designs are original, the
sketches by Miss Ada Hand = Wash
ingtOn Advocate.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

Pennsylvania heads the list OF
Northern States with a majority of
76,2O7 for the whole ticket. The
city of Philadelphia contributes go
900 of this large majority, and while
the entire ticket is Republican, Mr..
J. J. Ridgway, Republican candidate
for Controller, was defeated by 10
900 majority. Geo. G. Pierre had a
magnificent majority, as did Commits
sioners Douglas and Lawson. TIE
Legislature will be Republican on
joint ballot by large majority.
The state journal., 1884-11-08

TOM INC LOHuOu IIIHUe.I
At meeting Of the Watford School
Board the inspector called the attention
to the impoverished appearance Of the
children attending the schools. One Of
the masters reported thut some of the
pupils at his school were in state of
semi-starvation, their food chiefly con-
sisted OF swedes. lie was compelled to
ask the board to provide soup for them
and also begged for old clothes, as the
children were pinched with hunger and
cold. He found in one class alone thirty.
three boys who had no animal food that
day. The board adjoined the subject
for consideration.
The state journal., 1884-11-08

After you have been five minutes in
the room, if it is a European-plan hotel,
ring the bell and ask the boy, who will
respond before you have taken your fin.
ger off the button, what time they have
dinner. This is always customary.
When you reach the Office floor go
right over to the desk and help yourself
to wooden toothpicks. Put one in your
mouth and twenty in your pocket They
are nice to amuse the children with at
home. Then enter into conversation
with the clerks. They all like to display
conversational abilities
The state journal., 1884-11-08

"What kind of flower is that?' asked
the city lady of the gardener. THAT
mum? Chrysanthemum. "-Norristown
Herald.
n. " Mail" Jamie and his iatheI
were sitting on the verandah whG4
little colored boy passed by HOW
would you like to be little c3loreu oo !.r
Jamie?" asked the old gentleman;
wouldn't like it, y ne answered. ny
notgI Because they smell SO Of the
black"
Owner of prize-winner (who had just left
the Judging ring): Take him in now,
Muliens, and bait him. Groom (new to
business Shure and its meself that
wouldn't lay finger on the poor haste,
and he after getting first prize, TOO,
The state journal., 1884-11-08
THE m.AspAM.s PASSENGERS SAFE.

New YORK, Oct. 31.-The German
steamer Rhcin, which arrived here to-day
from Bremen, reports that on October gath
At 7 O o'clock in the evening, in latitude 400
39i. longitude 272 Al. she fell in with
the Dutch steamer Maasdam, from Rot
terdam for New York, which was all
ablaze. The Rhein took from her boats
the passengers and the crew, numbering
1888 In all, and brought then. 10 this port
The state journal., 1884-11-08
MOTHER HUBBARD.

Old Mother Hubbard
Went to her cupboard
For a dress to cover her bones:
When she got there
The cupboard was bare,
So she cried loudly, with groans.
But she had go much wit
she said: at won't tit,
ButTIl wear my pretty nlght-gowns."
so she took one and wore il;
But the men they all swore il.
Should never be seen in III" owns.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
BLACK DIAMOND CITY.
A Few Newsy Briefs and Person
ais from "Gold Pen

! Victory is ours.
A very pleasant surprise party was
held at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
William B. Wedlock, Fell street, on
Friday evening last, for their eldest
daughter, Nora. There were quite a
number present, male and female. A
number of presents were given, and
a pleasant time was spent.
| H. C. Scott, of Washington, D. c.,
who has been making an extended
trip in the South and West, came
to this city last Friday, and was the
guest of ]. B. Brown, 20 Cinderella
street. He returned home on Mon
day last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Gould, of Ster-
nersville, were in this city last week,
also James Green, of Pittston.
Miss Cora Welcome was in West
Pittston last week, the guest of Miss
Anna Grow.
A literary society has been organic
zed ..in the A. NJ. E. Zion church,
with bright prospects for the future.
The Samuel Slater Literary will
re open in the Bethel A. M. E.
church Tomorrow night friday
The Blyden Association will re-
open its meetings in the Church of
ths Covenant ere long. We will say
more about these meetings in the
near future.
Mrs. NJ. J. Owens, who has been
spending some time here, returned to
her home at the Quaker City last
Monday r. M.
A special sermon will be preached
at the Church of the Covenant to the
young ladies, by Rev. Horace g.
Miller, on Sunday evening, 23d inst.
A missionary sermon will be preached
at the above church on next Sabbath
morning. In the evening concert
takes place. Come.
An entertainment will be given on
the eve of Thanksgiving for the bene-
fit of the A. NJ. E. Zion church.
The ladies of the Covenant church,
under the auspices of the Mite Aid
Association will have an oyster sup
per at the residence of Mrs. E. Logan,
Sc Ross street, on Wednesday even
ing next. A general invitation is
cordially solicited. Proceeds for said
church.
A sensation has been afoat here
since last Friday by the announce
ment that Mrs. Jennie Winder, wife |
of Thomas Winder, of this city, had |
taken her departure for parts un-
known, taking with her their only |
child, three year old boy, her hus-
bands pocket book containing SIS
in cash, and goods amounting to
about S75. Mr.. w. informs us that |
abe had previously threatened to
leave upon beng reproved of her
course in life, but that it was the
least of his expectations that such |
would be the case upon the return
from his daily labor. Mr.. w. was
in comfortable circumstances, and is
considered an industrious upright |
man, and the sympathy of his hosts
of friends here is with him in his
hour Of grief.
The Democrats are wailing over
the election returns, and are indulging
freely in Rock and Rye in order to
heal their wounded spirits.
GOLD PEN.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
A FireIess Locomotive.

Honigmann's locomotive is to be intro
duced in the st. Gothard Tunnel. 1t can
be charged from stationary boiler, with
steam and hot water sufficient to make
the twenty minutes journey through me
tunnel without requiring any fire. IT,
therefore, does not vitiate the atmosphere
with smoke. The exhaust steam is taken
up by an alkaline solution in speciai
chamber
The state journal., 1884-11-08
YORK.
Personals and Other Notes from
Our Regular Correspondent.
YORK, November 6.


The residence of Rev. G. W. Of
fey was ablaze with mirth on Satur
day evening last, it being the birth
day of Master Washington, son of
Rev. G. w. Offiey. His friends
deemed it proper and fitting to give
him surprise. They informed his
father of the fact in order 10 make the
affair a more grander success, where
upon his father requested him to take
battle early in the afternoon, and
arrange his toilet, which request
Wash could not quite comprehend,
but complied like major. Early in
the evening a loud rap was heard at
the outer door, which was promptly
opened by member of the family,
when behold, one after another of the
surprisers poured in, completely non
plussing the quiet domicile. After
spending time never to be forgotten,
zach individual left for his or her
quiet work, wishing all happy good
Our folks were we'll represented at
Harrisburg on Monday night. All
had a gala time, and speak commend
atcry of the treatment received from
the people OF Harrisburg.
A special sermon was delivered on
Sunday afternoon by Rev. G. W. Of
fey, to the children, who at the time
appointed were in their seats ready to
catch words of truth and religious in
structions, thereby setting an example
for older heads, who are invariably
late at each and every service, for
reasons unexplsinable, and cnce in
the church edi6ce fold their arms in
slumber, or keep a close vigilance
upon the doors to see who enters, to
the chagrln of the pastor.
Mr.. w. II. B. Williams, barber, a
former resident of this place, but who
has been residing in Providence, r.
l, for number of years, visited us
for a few days, and left for Washing
ton, D. c., on Thursday, where he
intends working during the winter.
Rev. J. B. Sanders, of Rockville
circuit, came home to cast vote for
Blaine and Logan. He leaves for his
charge on Saturday next.
Mr.. Webster and vile, of Rock
vile, Nd, who were visiting Rev.
Sanders and family, left on Monday
for their home.
Mrs. s. l.. Sanders, who has been
on an extended visit to Maryland,
returned home on Friday evening,
delighted with her visit.
The Bethel A. M. Z. church, Rev.
J. Wilkshelm, pastor. have by card
rendered their thanks to the generous
public for liberal donations, and ask
a continuation of the same, until they
have their church plastered. We
hope they will be successful in every
particular with the church edifice.
Rev. G. w. Offiey, of the A. NJ. E.
Zion church, expects to be absent for
a few weeks, having been called to
Massachusetts on business.
Our party claim the election OF J.
g. Blaine over that mass of flesh
without brains), Grover Cleveland.
We hope such is the case, for we do
think it would be one of the greatest
mistakes of the age to elect man
who is simply wind and water (and
very little of that), over statesman,
gentleman and benefactor like the
Hon. J. G. Blaine. Then to set up a
blasphemer, negro-hater, and be-
lever in the dominant power of the
South, like Hendricks, in opposition
to the old soldier, the Hon. John A.
Logan, is one of the mistakes Of the
Democracy and not Of Moses.
Yours,
THE SECOND.
The state journal., 1884-11-08

Thepublic schools of Halifax, Ont.
previous to an amendment In the
school act had been divided on the
colored line. Sometime ago the ad
mission of a colored pupil to the
white school, who had passed a cred
liable examination, caused the blue
blooded Ontarians 10 grow frantic.
They withdrew their children from
the schools and petitioned for a re-
peal Of the law which made any col
ored pupil eligible to the white
schools who had passed a creditable
examination, the authorities paying
no attention to the appeal. The pa.
rents are left to send their children
to school or keep them home.
The state journal., 1884-11-08

We are making a canvass OF the
city for subscribers, and we hope the
people will extend a liberal patronage
to the JOURNAL, as we desire to still
further increase it's circulation.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
Middletown, Pa.
MIDDLErowN, Nov. 4.
LEWIS J. GRANT.

MIDDLETOWN, Nov. 4.
The corner stone of the Bethel A.
NJ. E. church has been laid. A great
many persons were present and con-
tributed to the church. The services
were conducted by the Rev. c. G.
Felts, of Philadelphia. Rev. Berch
is pastor of the church. They hope
to complete the church by the New
Year.
The state journal., 1884-11-08
Correction.

A statement made in last weeks
issue of the JOURNAL regarding the
marriage of Mr.. Jacob Compton to
Miss Mackey, of Hagerstown, Md,
is denied by the mother of Miss
Mackey, and we in Difference to the
wishes of the lady, cheerfully correct
the apparent mistake.
The state journal., 1884-11-08

The evil men do lives after them, And
it is the same with cows. They ne YER
produce oleomargarine until after 1ney
are ead,-"Chleago Sun
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-09

FuIIIlldu TdIIOf IilIs on Jhls tlUln, JaCksOn-
vile to Savannah.
Connecting at ChattahOOchee with pensaco-
la and Atlantic Railroad daily for Pensacola,
Mobile, New Orleans, Texas and all trans Mis-
sissippi points. Pullman Buffet and Sleeping
Cars on this train, Jacksonville to Pensacola,
Mobile and New Orleans.
This Train connects at New BTanfOrd with
steamer CaddO Belle leaving for Cedar Key
and Suwanee River points every Monday and
Thursday morning, arriving at Cedar Key the
same afternoon. Returning, leaves Cedar Key
every Tuesday and Friday mornings after ar
rival of Gulf steamships.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-09
Brief Mention.

The Bridal veil originated in the
custom of performing the nuptial
ceremony under a square piece of
cloth, held over the bridegroom and
bride, to conceal the bushes of the
latter
During the first two months of
this year 1O,5O4 persons emigrated
from Germany. In 1888, during
the same time, 1856 Germans left
the Fatherland, while in 1882 the
number was 1862
Only three years ago Malone said
in the Senate that he was a better
Democrat than Ben Hill. Now he
says he is better Republican than
Dezendorf, the straight-outer, who
is fighting him in Virginia.
The Paris Evenement makes, Gun
der all reserve" the statement that
prince of the blood, near relative
of one of the pretenders to the
French throne, has just secretly
married his-housekceper.
The Duke of Buccleugh, who has
just died had for sixty-fye years
been in possession of no fewer than
46O,O 900 acres of land situated in
seven Scotch and five English coun-
ties, the rent rolls of which amount
ed to 81, 100000 year.
Two votes more in the Legislature
would have given New York a pro-
Inhibition law, which was q pretty
close call for the liquor interest.
The vote by which the bill was lost
was reconsidered, only to be again
defeated on its final passage by a
vote of So to so.
Lord Randolph Churchill, the
youthful leader of the Conservatives
in the House of Commons, has an
nounced that during the next recess
of Parliament he will probably
visit the United State with Lady
Churchill, formerly Miss Jennie
Jerome, daughter of Leonard NJ
Jerome Of New York.