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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20
NEWBURG.

Jno. Horny, ESQ., Of T%ryconnol, was
visiting his parents on Sabbath.
ID. J. Gibson, Esq. has departed for
Wheeling 10 attend the Grand Lodge oil
Masons.
r. NJ. Chalfant left for his home al
Lightburn Mills on Monday morning.
Rev. Samuel Graham preached an able
erno at tho Presbyterian chu rch on
9abbnth' ~ did the Rev. y. y. Evans.
Mrs. Thomas Cruso, Of Tupneiton, was
visiting friends in the metropolis on
Monday.
Oliver Berry was in town on Monday.
10 says thoro is a preat reduction in tho
price Of coon skins since tho New York
and Virginia elections.
Wm. Waters, Esq. started for Harrison
county on Tuesday TO buy cattle.
MIS-. James Flanagan, Of Grafton, is
visiting her parents.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. j.. s. G.. BeIl
on Friday 18th, n son..
pr. WIN. NJ. Dent lost his ano family
marc, "MOllie| on THURSDAY evening.
She died of collie.
VIM, q. Shaner has removed his photo,
graph gallery from Independence 10 this
place for two weeks.
Mrs. James Amman, OfKoysor. WHO has
been visiting tho family Of Dr. WIN. NJ.
Dent, lot on Saturday fJr Row lesburg.
SAN SLICK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

WE call special attention of the
teachers of the county to the sugges-
tions made by Supt. Squires in an
other column. We believe the
teachers ought to organize district
or local Institutes at once and at
tend them we'll during the winter.
They are not only a benefit to the
teachers, but if the citizens or pat
rons in each district can be induced
to attend and Jake part in these
meetings they too will become inter
ested in school work and will lend
their aid in making the schools a
ucces Let the teachers organize
and hold institutes and invite in the
patrons to discuss school matteya
with them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

other Substantially in the south
elections go almost by default. A
clever statistician can prove almost
anything he wants to by a skillful
manipulation OF election returns OF
1884 with representation and the
censgs OF 1894.-Chicago Netos.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20
INDEPENDENCE.

Sheriff A., staIey SHAY was IN towr
during the week.
w. G. Shaf!er, our artist, was in King
wood Monday aud Tuesday last.
Mrs. Boil and little son, of Cumber,
lapd, Md, have been visiting her sister
Mrs. a. Frean.. for TWO weeks,
II. IL. Reed and daughter Hattie, Of
Reedsville, were in town one day last
week,
A. J. Kinkaid was up on Buffalo dur
ing the week looking after his tracts OF
land. "Buhalo Bill" hadn't taken pos.
session,
u. q. Satterfield has sold his residence
on High street to Elijah g.. Shaner.
"Liee' is a Democrat sever days in the
week.
Among those from ibis place who at
tended the Baptist Association at Grafton
last week were T. l.. Purinton. Rev. d.
4. Rogers, Misses Matte MCGEE, and
Sellie and Emma Freah. ="
q. s.. Froam, OF ~Sannihgton, was Welt
ing tho parental roof on Sunday last.
MI. Macy Waters, Of Morgantown, vas
in town during the week. Macy gradu~
ates in less than 2 year.
There was a strike Of tho coal minors
at Irondale on Monday. Can Ex-Sol,
dior assign any reason for it7
Mr.. Shaferman wife aud child. of Graf
ton are the guests of Mr.. w. III. Shafer~
man Of this place.
o Whitaker, Of Austen, was i'm town
during tho week. English Joe'' is a
good follow. WILLARD II
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

TIE Wheeling Estsaigencer, after
making a little calculation in figures.
arrives at the conclusion tcat the
Prohibitionists, at their present rate
OF increase in New York, will be
able 70 carry that State in about
two hundred years. At she ezpira.
tion Of that time they may DO able
W Gerry West Virginia too.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20
ROWLESBURG.
Hic d UbiQue

Thomas MoAteer, a dry goods NOR
chant. Of ondonberry, Ireland, who came
to this country for tho boDent Of his
health, 10 visiting his uncle, Rev. p. A.
Boyce, pastor Catholic Church at this
place.
Miss Mollie Gilmore returned homo
this week from Piedmont where she had
been visiting friends for the past three
months,
John M. Senseman has Just returned
from h three weeks trip to Florida. He
likes the southern country very much,
especially Florida, and says the business
prospects OF the South are very encour>
aging.
Squire paniela, one Of Preaton's Oldest
citizens, sold his farm a few weeks ago
and left for Florida where he has pur>
chased himself a new home.
William: Rerthey has purchased a lot
on tho corner of Main and Buffalo Streets
and expects to build a fine residence in
the near future,
j, w. Hardesty. formerly of Terra AL
ia, has rented the store room recently va
Gated by DR.. A. ID. Marks, and intends
opening IL a full line OF general mer>
chahdise.
Several dwelling houses are being
erected in town.
Ainkle, King q Co. are making sew
eral improvements on their saw mill.
Last week they put in a new boiler,
Weighing four tons.
Our public school opened last week
with a goOdly number of pupils. The
teachers conducting 1t bis winter arc w.
fl. Hart, of Mononga!ia county, priuci-
pal Miss Ella Coughlin, of Newburs,
teacher second room and Miss Ellie
Swindler,of Palatipe, teacher third room.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

Ia 1t Decaqse the duties Of the SIP.
erintendens . our telegraph line are
30 urgent and Gle responsibilities So
great hal be has to have a branch
Office established ct his home, or is
it there 30 that lie may OFT in his
room and learn, from conversation
going on over Tie wires, who gets
aboard the train AZ Terra Alta and
which direction ,geY go as aas the
case Saturday week The branch
NTecs ought To- 90
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20
LOST G o NOTICE

Corenit Court o: Preston County. Au.
gust, 20, 1888.
Lu"aFu u. Ryan On a pets
vs. ton under
Harrison Hagans' heirs el al chapteri7
of tho Acts Of 1871. -
William G.. worloy, n commissions,
appointed under said Act. shis day made
his final report herein. Wheraupon nm
motion Of the petitioner it is ordered
tuat said report be dlled, and that Z
notice be Published in the West Virginia
aeIguS n preston County JouRnal ,onee
aweek for twelve successive week. OF The
ming OF said report, and requiring ali
persons interested therein, to appera be.
Iore TINS court on the drst day of the
neHut torll, and DC what May he neos~
5ary TO protect their interests: Provided
however, that such notice may consist of
q copy OF this order publication as afore-
SAID A copy from the record,
"a l2t Test: SMITH CRIME, Clerk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

The Weston Republican is sorely
grieved because some n has said
that the tariff question is to be agi.
tated this winter, DOC. Holt knows
what is and what is not good for the
Republican party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20
Electoral Popular

Allsthege States gave Republican
maIorities, and according to Gen.
Logan's logic the average OF each
vote cast in them was equal to at
least Two votes cast in New York
State, but let Is present another ia.
BILE to show how utterly fallacious is
the theory upon which Cen. Logan
reasons. In 1884 three southern
States cast the following vote in the
electoral college and ut the election
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

The city of Galveston. Texas, ex-
p%erienced a disastrous fire last Fri
day. Forty blocks we're burned en-.
failing a loss of over two millions,
of dollars, and rendering homeless
about one thousand persons.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

They have discovered natural
gas at Weston and great excitement
prevails. We have not learned
where it was found but presume it
emanates from the office of the
World.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

Mr.. James A. Bayard, son Of Sec.
rotary Of State Baysrd, has been ap,
pointed Secretary Of the territory Of
Arizona. Mr.. Bayard is known per.
sonally to many Of our people, hay.
ing attended here last winter the
marriage ceremony Of NJ J.. Frank
manown and Miss Lulu Bishop.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

WE want the stockholders of the
telegraph company to understand
our position. We are Sighting the
branch offices, the adjustment of
which will inure to the benefit of the
company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

BY comparison Of these figures
With those Of the preceding table q.
will be een that a vote in seven
nothern States vas equal to nearly
one and g half votes in three south.
ern States. Does not the reader see
that ali such comparisons are mic.
leading? The reason is palpable.
Our system Of Government puts one
great commonwealth like New York
at a disadvantage in representation
relatively to q number Of smaller
States, because It has only two Sen.
ators, no matter what its population
may be. The discrepancy is further
increased in the examples given in
Consequence Of New York's being
tho greet pivotal State, where every
mans vote is brought out. In manv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

The members of the Democratic
County Executive Committee are
requested to meet here on Wednes-
dag, Che second day of Circuit court
az business of a very important char.
acter needs their attention. We will
expect a full attendance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

The official vote of Richland Co.,
Ohio, the home of John Sherman,
shows that NJ. d. Carter, Democratic
candidate for State Senator, had l457
majority over his Republican oppo-
nent, and Hoadly had 1176 over
Foraker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

CAN Mr.. Dawson point out to us
one instance in which the superin-
tendent of any telegraph line in the
United States has & branch Office at
his home except the one here {?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20
How Election Figures Lie,

IT is the easiest thing in the world
for a party leader to make figures
lie. In fact, "tis IS easy as lying"
and political orators are much given
to it. In Gen. Logan's interview
published elsewhere he used figures
to prove that in many parts of the
Gouthern States Republicans were
not allowed q free ballot, that they
were cheated out Of their rights as
American citizens" To establish
this he cited the fact that whereas the
vote cast in New York in 1894 was
1,l67,226, that State had only thir.
tY-six members of Congress and SEN
ators and thirty-siE votes in the
electoral college, while in Alabama,
South Carolina, Louisiana, and Mis-.
sissippi the vote cast was 474,968,
and yet they had the same number
Of Congressman and Senators and
the same vote in the electoral college.
His deduction from this was that
one vote in the south was equal to
two and one.half votes in the north.
Now let US gee if Gen. Logan's
reasoning is thoroughly ingenious.
In 1884 seven northern States, in
Guiding FIVE New England States,
cast 674,603 votes, while they have
thrity'eight members Of Congress
AID Senators and thirty-eight votes
In the electoral college, as will readi.
" pc perceived by the accompany
ing table;
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

The through express from Balti.
more to Pittsburg over the B. e. O.
road was wrecked at Blue Stone Quar-.
ry, Pa, last Friday morning. Six
teen persona were injured, among
whom was Congressman Boyle, of
Fayette county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

In what other town the size of
Kingwood oan there be found one
principal telegraph Office and two
branch Offices ? will some one
please inform us quick a?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

In the b~ackwoods county of Lew
Is, this State, the dwelling houses
are very primitive, having no win.
dows and but one door,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

WAR has actually commenced be-
tween Servia and Bulgaria. The
Bulgarians were worsted in the first
fight.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

THE Moundsville Herald is q very
funny paper and has come very
auaiot ideas about thingo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

DROP into this Office next week
and have US put your name on our
list as q subscriber.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

REL, the Canadian rebel leader,
was hung last Monday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

WE are lighting the branch Offices
not the company or It's interests,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-20

Has attained q standard of excellence which
ndmit9 of no superior. 4
IL conteing overy Improvement that inventive
eoHius. ekrl and money can produce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16
The War IN Europe.
January.

LONDON, Nov. 16.-Turkey has ordered
20, 900 tons of coal at New Castle to be de-
livered in six weeks, and has sent 100000
to Hungary for the purchase of additional
artillery horses. The daily newspapers, in
their editorials on the Bul garian Servian
war, are unanimous in condemning Servia,
and express great anxiety as to the future
Of the Balkans.
The Times Belgrade correspondent says;
"The proclamation of King Milan issued On
Saturday, setting forth Servia's grievances
and declaring war against Bulgaria, does
not touch the true chord Of The national
feeling in Scrvia. The nation does not share
in the Kings resentment against Bulgaria,
and the i'll will OF the Servans against Bull
garia is only skin deep"
BELGRADE, Nov 16-Aftcr desperate
fighting yesterday the Servian troops occu-
pied positions at Raptcha. The losses on
both sides were heavy. This victory en-
abled them to turn the very difficult and
rocky gorge of Dragoman pass, and the Bull
garians, after gallant resistance, retreated
to Slvaniza, where an important engage
ment is expected to take place to-day, which
will probably decide tho fate Of Sofia. The
direct road TO Sofia passes through Tzari-
brod and Dragoman but another route runs
by way of Tru, and turns both defles of
Tzaribrod and Dragoman, reaching Sofia by
way of Bresnik. 1t was probably ON the lat
ter road the fight of yesterday took place.
PARIS, Nov 1G.-The Journal dcs Debats'
Constantinople correspondent says: Tar
key has refused to interfere between Servia
and Bulgaria"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16
WAR At LAST

In pursuance OF his formal declaration OF
war against Bulgaria, King Milan Of Servia
crossed The Bulgarian frontier with his army
at one o'clock Saturday morning in three
divisions, King Milan commanding the GEN.
| tire. The army met with no resistance in
crossing. Sharp fighting occurred at Tru,
on the Vlasina road, and at kustendIe.
Many were killed and wounded on both
sides. The Bugarians retraatcd at all points.
| The Servians commenced operations by n
vigorous attack on the Bulgarian position
| at ReWsk edo. The Servians, descending
| from the hcighta OF Dastcheui and kladc-
metz, occupied the Bulgarian villages Of
Milostawtzi, Ielene, Gard and Svoutzi, in
the Tru district They met with no oppo-
sition.
Six battalons OF Servian infantry, two
batteries of artillery and two squadrons of
cavalry yesterday attacked two battalions
of regular and Irregular Bulgarian troops.
Tho Bulgarians lost thirty-four killed and
wounded. Servian troops have occupied
Tsaribrod, sustaining small loss. Fifty Bull
garians were captured and sent to the fort
rcss at Belgrade. King Milan, before the
advance commenced, observed that Sofia
would be captured within three days.
Prince Alexander arrived at Sofia ut ten
o'clock yesterday morning. He was greeted
with the utmost enthusiasm by the popu-
lace. The Bulgarian government has asked
Turkey for assistance. Servia will respect
the rights Of the Sultan in Bulgaria.
Another contract has been made with the
Austrian Lloyds for the transportation OF
thirty moro battalions Of troops from Asia
Minor to European Turkey. Believing that
the final struggle Of the Turkish Empire
for existence is approaching. Lord Sails
bury has telegraphed to Mr.. White, the
British representative at Constantinople,
instructions to assure the Porte that Eng
land will do her utmost to preserve the in
tegri!y of Turkey.
The Greek government has contracted for
sixty mitraileuse and Nordenfelt guns, and
10000 rounds Of ammunition, at the cost Of
100000. The government has also con-
tracted with the National Bank for loan
of S5S0,000.
Prince Alexander has sent circular to
the powers, in which be complains that the
Servian agent at Bulgaria withheld for eight
hours the notification Of Ser1ia's declaration
Of war. Prince Alexander Indignantly de-
MES that Bulgarians violated the Servian
frontier, and declares that the Serv;ans are
solely bameable for the recent events on
the boundary.
Emperor William has granted permission
to Prince Francis, Of Battenberg, to serve in
the Bulgarian army.
The Journal dc 81. Petersburg hints that
England, by delaying the meeting of the
Balkan conference, is responsible for the
outbreak of war between Servia and Bull
garia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16
VIRGINIA NEWS.

There will be only four colored men in
the next Legislature.
Partial investigation Of the books of John
M. Carroll, treasurer of Staunton, who dis
appeared in September last, dscloses de-
felt of $4,000
The officers and directors Of the Norfolk
Exchange Bank who were indicted, appeared
in court Saturday and were hailed for trial
at the May term Of the U. S. court.
Mr.. G. w. Smith, general manager of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, has resigned
his position to accept the vice-presidency
of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe sys-
tenn.
The Lynchburg Tirginian has been pur-
chased from Charles w. Button by John W..
and Henry Sherman, the former for several
years the local editor of the paper. The
price paid was $4,000. The paper hence
forth will be conducted by the N1essrs. Sher
man, but there will DO no change in its
political principles.
Marion c. Silver, Of Greene county, Wis
consn, was arrested at Lynchburg Saturday
on charge of bigamy, and held to await
the requisition of the Governor Of Wisconsin.
He has lived at Lynchburg several months
with woman whom he is alleged to have
married in New Jersey. Her name was
Lorella A. Spencer, but Silver denie; that
be was married to her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16
NEWS OF THE DAY.

A Now York firm has locked out 2,0OC
cigar makers until the union stops boycott
ting the firm.
A Brooklyn father has sold his fivc-year.
old daughter for one dollar and made q
formal transfer.
Pat Bennett and John Mahoney, two dis
reputable characters Of Washington, be-
came involved in quarrel over trivial
matter Saturday night and Mahoney kicked
Bennett so severely in the abdomen that he
died yesterday.
Relief committees are actively at work at
Galveston, Texas, relieving the immediate
wants of the people burned out by the con-
fagration Of Friday. The NearS says Gal.
weston will be as beautiful as ever in few
months, and is doing business at the old
stands. The citizens relief committee pass
ed resolution that while not soliciting con-
tributions from abroad, yet they are deeply
grateful for all donations from any quarter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16
Riel Executed.

REGINA, n. w. r., Nov. 1G.-Louis David
Ricl was executed on the scallold at the
barracks Of the mounted police force, near
this city, for high-treason against the Queen
Of Great Britain at S:23 o'clock this morn
ing (mountain time). Riel received the no.
tce TO proceed to the sca1old in the same
composed manner shown the preceding
night on receiving the warning of his fate.
His face was full Of color and he appeared
to have complete self possession, responding
to the religious service in clear tone. The
prisoner decided only moment before
starting for the scatlold not to make q
speech. This was owing to the earnest
solicitation Of both the priests attending
him. On the scaflold he repeated his prayers
to the last moment, the Gnal words escaping
being "Merci, Jesu" He died without q
struggle. Not exceeding twenty persons
were permitted within the confines Of the
barracks to witness the execution, and it
was certainly performed with decorum and
dispatch. His body was taken in charge
by the coroner and tho verdict usual to all
State executions was rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 16.-The annual meet
ing of the stock holders of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad was held to-day, when the
59th annual report of the president and d.
rcctors was read. The report shows the
revenues of the company, from the main
stem and several divisions for the past year
to have been SIG 999, 900, or s2,s19,s65 less
than for the year preceding. The earnings
of the main stem were 50, 7399 ,251, and the
expenses s5,76a,951, or sS,969, 900 less than
the earnings; working expenses 1921 per
cent. The profit and loss account for the past
fiscal year shows an increase of $11O,3I9.
The surplus fund amounts to SAT ,S14, 6I5.
The sinking funds, increments and the pay.
ments made during the year amounted to
$699, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16

THE OREGON SENAToRsHIP-J Joseph II.
Mitchell having come out publicly as q can
didate for United States Senator, the Port.
land Oregoaian prints letters written by
Mitchell in 1870 and 1871 to Carrie Price,
sister Of his wife, making love to her in the
most ardent manner, and promising if she
remained true to him no would get divorce
from his wife and marry her The Orego.
nian repeats charges made two years ago,
when Mitchell was candidate and urges
Mitchell to sus it for libel, so that it may
prove the charges in court. The publica
ticn creates no little excitement throughout
the State. The first ballot for United States
Senator takes place tomorrow. The Leeis.
lature adjourned Friday until to-day at >
o'clock. The only pronounced candidates
thus far are ex Senators George H. Williams
and Mitchell. II seems settled that the re-
publicans will not so into caucus on the
Senatorial question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16

Science for November 18th contains pape.
read by COL Marshall Mcdonald at recent
meeting of the Biological Society Of Wash
ington, upon the necessity of artificial propa-
CATION in relation 10 the maintenance of the
shad fisheries. In it the statement is made
that the catch in the Potomac in 1850 was
5S2, 500, but in 1885 it was ouly l3I,G9', d
decrease of sc per cent, which is attributed
to the difficulty the fish now have in reach
ing the spawning grounds, by reason OF
pound nets that extend far out into Chesa-
peake bay, and gill nets that reach almost to
the mouth of the river, and to the untaVor-
able condition Of those grounds In conse-
quence Of the impurities that are now
thrown into the water. The Colonel thinks
that artificial propagation is the only means
by which the determination of shad can be
prevented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-11-16

THE MISSIONARY societies OF the NJ. E.
Church Of this country have appropriated
81, 2555 1856 to home and foreign missions for
the ensuing year, the most of which is for
the latter. Ifwhat the New York newspa-
pers say of the ignorance, infdelity, vice
crime and pauperism of that city be true,
why any of the money referred to should
be sent out Of the country, when there is so
much transparent and urgent need Of it at
home, is what only the missionaries can
toll