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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21
SATURDAY, JANUARx 81, 1888.
A Year of Abundance.

A more promising agricultural year
than the present has never been
known in these parts. There is not
an acre in this county, be the land
mesa, hill or moun,ain side, that will
not yield good crop if plowed and
Sc eded. The rains have been copious,
but yet they have come at such inter-
walls, and in such steadiness when
falling, as to have sunk into The soil
and saturated it to its lowest depths.
Our farmers, taking advantage Of the
auspiciousness OF the season, are
plowing every acre of land they can
possibly bring into cultivation.
Fields of wheat and barley
win give bountiful harvests
on lands that have never be-
fore been "tickled by the plow."
From present appearances we will
grow the largest grain crop ever
known in this county. Men who are
in position to know what they are
talking about, say that the wheat har-
vest this year will reach between four
and five millions Of bushels, and the
barley crop an equal yield. This, of
course, in the absence of any unfor-
tlitous setback during the months
when the grain is in the milk. The
eason is go far propitious to an un-
precedented degree, not only for the
ordinary staple crops, but for all kinds
of productions of the soil. This is
the time to lay out vineyards that will
come to a splendid maturity. The
soil will carry enough moisture almost
anywhere to root the vine and bring
it to a healthy growth that will require
but the slightest irrigation to develop
it into bearing. In this connection
we would urge every farm ,r to plant
out a few acres Of potatoes, as well as
other of the kitchen products. A
good market for all this kind of pro-
duce will be found right here
for years. Everything edible
that can be raised will sell
at prices that will well repay
the thrifty and foresighted tiller
of the soil. Hundreds Of thousands
of new mouths will come here every
year, and we should iced them from
our own productions. The rich
grasses that will cover our grazing
lands this season will cause our dairy
interests to flourish this year, and we
should more than supply our own
market with butter and cheese, and
our barny ards should be so multiplied
that not an egg, nor chicken, nor a
turkey from abroad will ever be seen
in our stalls. This is a glorious agri-
cultural year, and our farmers will
reap golden harvest from it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21

SENATOR SHERMAN says the farmer
buys nine-tenths OF all his manufac-
tured goods as cheap in America as
in England, and large part of them
cheaper. The Republican press. in
general, while confessing that the
Ohio Senator did not back his asser-
tion by figures or illustrative facts, yet
claims that as Sherman says this is so,
therefore it must be so. Let us see
China is nearer to America than she
is to England. The Flowery King
dom imports $110, 100000 worth of
goods per annum. OF this England and
her dependencies furnish 500, 1000, 900
worth. We sell China $4,000, 900
worth of goods. The manufac-
lures which England sells China
in spite of any competition
possible by I us are chiefly those
of cotton, wool and iron, the
last including, of course, steel. The
reason is that England can sell these
com modities cheaper than we can.
Even cotton goods, the raw material
for which England must buy from us,
she undersells us in. This, of course,
is not because England has Free
Trade policy and we a protective one.
Raw cotton costs the English manu-
facturer more than his American COM
petitor by SO much as it costs to haul
it from Alabama to Manchester. But
England has the advantage of cheaper
labor, cheaper capital and cheap
er coal. Now, if We deduct
from the purchases by the Chinese Of
manufactures, all those of wool, cot
ton and iron, the last including steel,
what will there be left to make up
nine-tenths of all they buy? With all
due respect to the Ohio Senator-due
his exalted position and his vast
knowledge on such subjects-we must
decline to accept his dictum in this
matter until he proves it. Whether
he spoke hastily in the heat of debate,
or coldly, callously and mendaciously
after studying the matter over all
holiday week-he certainly spoke un-
advisedly in this respect, and he can
not make good his assertions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21
The Balance sheet.

THE tariff issue so sharply out
lined by the Presidents message, and
is SO eagerly accepted on both sides by
the political beIligerents, is sure to
change many voters in their party
q allegiance. 1t is nice question as
to where to strike the balance in
these transfers of voters from one
great party to the other. 1t is also
worth consideration what effect it
will have on the Prohibition wing of
the Republican party. The Republi-
cans at the outset were jubilant over
what they claimed would split the
Solid South from Virginia to Louisi-
ana. They counted on fighting chance
of cerrying half a dozen States
south Of the old Slavery line, with an
all but certainty of getting two or
more. There was at tbest little reliable
hope of such a result. No State in
the South will SO soon go over to
the "Bloody Shirt" party whatever
may be their views on the tariff. If
there ever was any such hope, Sena-
tor Chandler and his confreres have
ably dissipated its every ray by their
amiable proposition of sending a new
army Of carpet-baggers and visiting
statesmen into the South, backed by
Federal troops to regulate the meth
DDS of holding elections in Mississippi
and South Carolina. The strictness
of the party vote on the confirmation
a Mr.. Lamar finished the business.
The hope Of gaining new recruits to
the Democratic camp is largely in the
Western States. There is no doubt
that there are thousands of Republi-
cans in all those Commonwealths who
are intelligent enough to see their true
interest in this issue. The Protective
Tariff flocks Craze very generally on
the clover fields of the Western
farmer, while they are all driven
down to Pennsylvania and New
Hampehire to be shorn. When
~ looks over the field and finds so
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21
To Eastern Tourists

Visitors from the East, and new ar
rivals in this section who may desire
to send home pleasant memento of
their visit, will find most desirable
thing of this kind in the HERALD
Edition. This publication
contains 48 pages of valuable matter,
descriptive and pictorial, ,
giving most graphic views Of Los
Angeles and all the region round
about. 1t is for sale at this Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21

The really significant thing about
the interview is what it proves as to
Mr.. Blaine. 1t is practically an an
nouncement that he is resolved to run
for the Presidency next year; that he
intends to figure as the champion of
the protective system and that he
hopes to win by dint of mendacity
and demagogic appeals to anti British
sentiment Brooklyn Citizen, Dem.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21
To Advertisers.

To insure insertion in the DAILY HERALD
Of all new advertisements, as well as changes,
they must be handed in before 8 O'Clock
7. II.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-21
Notice 60 Mail su bscribers.

The papers of all delinquent mail sub
noYibers to the os Angeles DAILY HERALD
win be promptly discontinued hereafter.
No papers will be sent to subscri bers by
mail unle IS the same have been paid for in
advance, This rule is iIfflexible.
AYERS LYNCH,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30

run from Baltimore 20 Keyser, 2l5
miles, in Eve hours. On the line be-
tween Baltimore and Keyser are some
of the shapest curves on the b. Il o.
road, but Notwithstanding the high
rate of speed maintained the sway
ing of the train was scarcely percep-
tible, the oscillation at the top of the
car not exceeding six inches.
This test fully demonstrates what
has heretofore been claimed tor the
vestibule device and that is, that it
effectually obviates the swaying mo-
ton Impaired TO the train in rounding
curves at high speed. The new tram
will be Immediately placed in regu-
lar service between Philadelphia and
Chicago.
All other through trains on the b:
a. o. will be fitted with the vestipule
appliance as rapidly as possible, and
within the next sixty days it is
thought to have the work completed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30
superInlenenl shaner Reslgns.

We are reliably informed thgt Mr..
Gus j. ShafTer, superintendent and
conductor on the T. X. q f. Railroad,
has sent his resignation to President
Whitescarver, TO take effect the 1st
day of September. MIR. ShafTer, since
he has had control of the road, has
done everything In his power to not
only make it pay, but has been cour.
teous and Obliging to q degree that
has won him many friends, and il is
with regret that those friends learn Of
his determination to leave the road.
Who his successor will be we have
not as yet learned, but we hope the
company will make good selection.
AS to cOnductorship, if the manag-
ers of the road will pardon US, we
would suggest one who is already an
employee, for that position-one who
would not only be faithful and reli-
able man, but would also please the
patrons OF the road as few others
would. Ellis DUR, We think. has by
his faithful services as brakeman
fairly earned the position that could
now be given bin. lie has had sever
al years experience in railroading on
the b. g. O. which makes him still
more competent to fill the position
than If he had never done anything
Of the kind, We hope the company
will act on our suggestion and ap.
point Ellis as conductor on the road.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30

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was Neglect; 500 yeas aNo. Sorcery )
100 years ago. Uerbs and Drugs; %
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Compound Oxygen.
Medicines weaken the whole sys-
tenn 10 strengthen enc weak point;
Compound Oxygen strengthens both.
a doctors average bill is $50. In.
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and you will save the other $35, end
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Have Yom weak lupgs2 Give CON-
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Remember always ono thing You
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from home and friends. II is breath
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own home, the concentrated vitality
of all the health resorts in the world.
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within itself manifests the interest and
ardor of the teachers of Preston county
in tho cause Of educational advance
mont. The enthusiasm of the teach
ers was readily noted by the worthy
instructors, who found some difficulty
ia reaching favorable point from
which to exhibit their oyoirdupois,
owing to the crowded especially
Mr.. Showalter.
The Institute was opened by brief
remarks from Superintendent Squrcs,
followed by Prof. Miller and Showal-
ter.
Secretaries: --- Collins and Liz
zie shafTer.
The afternoon was PLEASANTLY and
instructivcly spent in alternate talks
by the instructors on the topics as laid
down in the program.
The evening exercise was unusually
pleasant; made so by Mrs. John NJ.
Cranes recital Of Father Blake, :"
aud Prof. Showalter's lecture on "Flc-
ton" in which he alluded to the
flooded and sunny genialities of Dick
ems, Thackcry and other well-lmown
authors.
On Tuesday the regular routine
work was done. Tuesday evening tho
Rev George McGrew delivered a lee
ture to crowded house.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30
T. }. CltoaAN,
Attorney at Law,
KINawooD, W. VA.

KINoWOoD, W, VA.
Once, Court House Square
Amendncnt TO tte CONSTITUTION.
Joint resolution no. l6 proposing an
amendment To the constitution Of
tue state, prohibiting the manufac-.
ture and sale ofintoxicating liquors.
Resolved By tie Legislature Of Hest
Virginia., t'oo.hirds Of all the mem-
Jers elected to each house agreeing
thereto:
J.. That the following be, and the
same Is, proposed rs an amendment
to the constitution of this state, to.wti
2. That section forty-six of article
VI. ofshid constitution, aB IL now is,
be stricken out, and the following be.
inserted therein, in lieu thereof:
46. The manufacture, sale and keep
ing for sale, of all Intoxicating liq-'
uors, drinks, mixtures and prepare.
tions, except as hereinafter provided,
are forever prohibited within this
state; and the Legislature shall with
out delay provide, by Appropriate
legislation, for the strict enforcement
VI biAAo HAONlnAOiAs JuU TIC ltEA1lAtuI0
may provide by law for the manufac-e
ture, sale and keeping for sale, of
alcohol, and preparations thereof, for
scientific, mechanical and medicinal
purposes, and Of wine for sacrament
al purposes, under sufficient penalties
and securities, TO ensure the due
execution Of such laws as may be
enacted under this section.
Agreed to February "a, 1887.
Publication OF the foregoing pro-
posed Amendment TO the constitution
of the State of Vest Virginia is made
pursuant 10 the requirements of sec
ton 6 chapter 30 of the acts Of 1887.
u. ". WILSON.
BY tho Governor
HENRY S. WyLKER
Secretary OF State z &c 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30
rERsoNAL rlRAoRArns.

Movements of People About Us.
p. A. ConiiT, postmaster at Rowlos-
burg, waa in town a mw hours on bus
mess yesterday.
Tom Loor and sister, Miss Jennie,
of Reedsyillo, arc attending Institute
this week
d. s. Gibson, of Rockville, is in
town this week,
j. j Kelly, Of Brandonvillc, one
Of Proston's widc-awake teachers, is
attending Institute this week, and has
made us several pleasant calls.
Miss Maggie Paul, Of Nowburg, a
member of the examining board, is in
town this week.
Frank Trottor and sister, Miss Jes-
sic, of Aurora, are attending Institute
this week
Miss Mary Jessop, Of Austen, is Wis
ting friends in Kingwood and attend
ing Institute.
Hon. j, NJ. IIagans, of Morgan
town, was in the city day or two last
week.
Henry Clay Hyde is rusticating at
Brandonyillc. Clay, like Grover c leye-
land, is a great fisherman, and will no
doubt capture many Of the Gnny tribe
ere he returns home.
Commissioner Bishop left tast Fri
day TO examine some of the bridges in
Reno district, damagcp by the recent
floods, and have them repaired He
returned on Monday
Prof. A. J. Hare left for Morgan
town on Saturday, where he will be
employed as teacher in the Univer-
sity, and in completing his studies
lie will graduate next year.
Rev. Myers left Monday morning for
his home in Mounasyillc The Roy.
gentleman was much liked and we
would be pleased to have him return.
Mrs. G.. G. Murdoch, Of Wheeling
who has been visiting relatives in town
left for her home on Monday
Mrs Hogo and sons, who have been
visiting Mrs Monroe, returned to their
home in Wheeling on Monday.
Miss Minnie Hartley Of Masontown
is in town this week
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30
OUR LOCAL NEWSLETTERS.
THE NEWS from an QUARTERS or
PRESTON COUNTY
pRANpoNyILLE.

Arthur Frey and family, Of New
burg, were visiting the parental roof
last week.
II T. Gale and wife were visiting
friends at Elliottsville, Pa, last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Attorney Hyde and Danger" are
rusticating here
Mr.. Stanton. Of Confluence, was in
town on Sunday.
Mrs. Hyde has returned from a two
weeks stay at Kingwood.
Miss Nettic Moore, Of Pcnsboro, is
visiting at II II. Gales There seems
to be great attraction for some Of our
young men. especially Will.
w. II Kimberly started for Cedar
Falls, Iowa We are very sorry to
lose you, old boy
W. II HaQans returned 10 Chicago.
after a two weeks visit among friends
here
Miss Allie Frederick, Of Listonburg,
Pa. IS visiting NJ Samuel Fixes.
Wm Moore and wife, Of McClcl-
landtown, havo been visiting Richard
Waudlo and wife
One evening last week n young gen
tlcmon received note from % young
lady asking him 20 take o walk lie
went, Of course. and enjoyed himself
hugely What must have been his
feelings on finding the f.air one" was
a boy dressed ia his sister, clothes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30

"I have been selling Simmons Liv-
or Regulator for the past elk years.
My customers pronounce 10 the best
ever used. One Of my customers
whose health was in q wrctcbcd con-
dition from a very bad and stubborn
case Of Dyspepsia, used the Begula-
tor and was entirely cured. ] am
using IL myself for Torpid Liver,
caused by close confinement. i find
nothing TO equal it and Highly recon-
mend It's use. Respectfully,
G. p. Hisey, Druggist,
Edinburg, Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30

Some fiend in human form attemp-
ted to wreck the L. X. & Il. train just
the either side of Charles Craig's last
Monday. In order to throw the train
off the track, q spike was driven be-
tween the rails and left about two
incheshigh and was not discovered un
I'll after the engine had struck it. For
tunately the spike was bent over up
on the rail sufficiently that the train
passed over without being derailcd.
Had the inhuman person succeeded
in his design undoubtedly severed
lives would have been sacrificed.
This, We understand, is the second
attempt at train wrecling at that
place, and steps should be taken by
the company to bring the guilty per-
son to Justice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30
closing ofthe Seaoel.

The closing OF the ten weeks term
of school, held here by Profs. Hare
and jackson, was very entertaining,
and certainly very interesting one.
Although the earliest part OF the day
made its appearance with a heavy fog,
it gradually grew brighter till the
hour arrived that the students and
teachers gathered at the old school
house for the last time. The ringing
OF the bell struck deep in that foun-
tain of the soul that always carries
deep sigh to the heart on such occa-
sions; but these thoughts were dis
persed by the singing of that old Ia
miliar hymn shall We Gather at the
River" after which the Profs. pro-
ceeded with the usual forenoon reci-
tations. AS each class was excused
the faces of all wore the sad expires
sion OF "TuE LAST TIME" At l1:l5
the classes were all heard, and Prof.
Hare gave the school lecture that
was certainly remarkable for the pure.
ness of thought not only on the prin-
ciples of gaining an education but
also advice to the grand success of
life Mt large, giving good advice to
the young ladies, and also warning
the young men of the dreadful preei-
pice they are sure TO plunge over il
they should eyer attempt to follow
the muddy stream of Intemperance,
whose waters are as poisonous as the
deadly Strychnine, and whose banks
are lined with thousands of reptiles
whose eyes arc as piercing as the
glittering sun and whose form is
greater than that of the Boa. Constric
tor or the An.acondas. After giving
this advice, he dismissed the school,
part Of which was now in tears and
the rest with quivering lip. In addi-
tion TO the common school branches
the pupils had the advantage of sew
eral good lessons on olocution, taught
by Mrs. John Crane. At the begin.
ming OF the school she announced that
she would give an entertainment at
tho close OF the term, and also offered
two prizes-the first was Eve dollars
in gold and the second fine book on
elocption. Those who entered the
contest consisted of Misses Jennie
Barnes, Matte Copeman, Efie Feath.
or, Oda Metzler. A. Il. Michael Mo.
SEES Lee and w. S. Michael. This
contest was held in the afternoon.
The house was crowded at ] 80 p. m.
At o'clock the school opened with
a piece of music played by three of
the best musicians in the state
PrOfs. Porter and Jackson and John
Crane. The contest lasted about one
hour and thirty minutes, after which
the judges decided that Miss Eaie
Feather, merited the first prize tie
between Miss Jennie Barnes and Mr..
A. Il. Michael for the second. The
pieces recited were all very good. and
the participants showed no sign of
embarrassment. Mrs. Crane is GER
tainly n yery useful and generous
woman, and has the thanks of all the
students. Prof. Hare also gave two
prizes TO the ones who made the best
progress in arithmetic, and after
close examination they were awarded
to Miss Lille Elliott of the ladies and
Mr.. George White of the boys class
These prizes consisted of two books
of poems.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-08-30

a. Amendment tothc ConstItution.
Joint resolution no 10 proposing am
Amendment Co the constitution of
thisestate.
ReSolCed by me Legislature Of Welt
Pirginid, tioo thirds Of al me mem
bers elected to each House agreeing
thereto:
/. That the following amendment
To Article III. Of the constitution of
the state be. and the same Is hereby
proposed, to-wit:
2. That sectiont thirteen, of Article
III. as IL now ia, be stricken out and
the following inserted in lieu thereofy
Sec % In suits at common law,
where the value in controversy ex-s
ceed twenty dollars, exclusive OF i'm,
terest and costa. the right of trial by
jury, ifrequired by either party. shall
be preserved, and In such shit before
justice, "a jury may consist OF ak
persons.
Agreed TO February Oh 1887.
Publication of the foregoing pro-,
posed Amendment To- the constitution
of the State of West Virginia. is.
made pursuant to the requirements.
Of section 6 of chapter 45 Acts 1887.
Il, w. WILRoN.
BY the Governor:
HENRY s. WALKER.
Secretary of State. 1876 10,
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County and State News.
Garner Cleaner.
Institute this week.

Garner Cleaner
Institute this week.
Cleveland badges at the ARGUS
Office.
Campaign hats arc numerous since
the Institute began. -
Produce taken in exchange for sub
scriptions to the ARGUS.
The Democrats of Pisgah expect
to raise two flag poles next Saturday
week.
Some sneak.thief stole nearly all of
Benoni Jordan's pears last Saturday
night.
More than one hundred and sixty
persons are attending the Institute
this week.
Ut. Hoke, of this county, is the
Republican nominee for Judge for
this district.
Grove Jackson has been unable to
work for several days on account Of
q boil on his hand.
DS~ John j. ConifT, Of Rowlcsburg,
will address the Democrats Of Pisgah
on Saturday, September 8.
Full line Of base ball goods Of
every description for sale by a. Zeck,
Grafton. w. Va. 4l0 If.
Every Democrat in the county
should read the AReUs. Scnd in
your names, friends, and get a good
paper,
The Soldiers Reunion will be held
at Kingwood, commencing next
Thursday, September 6, and contiu-
uing three days. A large attendance
Is expected.
A force Of workmen have been busy
for several days making a blind ditch
and in Othcr ways repairing Price
street. Let the work be extended TO
All the streets.
+. w. Wilson g. Bro. are prepared
10 and are doing the finest work in
their line ever done in Kingwood.
Give them an order and be convinced.
Rrices moderate.
A large number of The ARGUS
friends are attending the Institute
this week but we have not the space
70 give all their names. We are,
nevertheless, glad to sec them.
A Democratic club will be organ
lied at Rowlosburg next Tuesday
evening. All Democrats living in
Portland and Union districts near
Rowlesburg are invited to attend.
Base ball clubs supplied at man
ufacturers prices, Spalding's league
and Reach's association balls at
lbs. Other goods at similar prices.
A. zock's, Grafton. w, Va. 4 10 II.