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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-02-17

square dealing and veracity to he gilt
edged.
1t was Q o'clock next morning when
the reporter looked thrOuge the window
of Mai. Hicks office, and saw that gen
tleman seated at his table with two or
three old, worn memorandum books and
some other pOpers before him. There
was a little preliminary talk, and the
major said, regretfully:
81 can't find the book want, and
reckon it's out with my boys in the
mountains. Eve gone through all nv
papers and it isn't here. But here's a
mining deed which was made in Yuma
about the time that John was sick. and
that shows it must have been in the late
fall of 1881 that he told me about The
Benders."
And that's all the major had to say on
the subject. He declined to allow the
reporter to give the name of the man
who died at Fort Yuma, though many
Kansas man will recognize the
party alluded to by what is here
told about him. In telling what he had,
Maj. Hicks did not seem to think he
was telling any thing remarkable. but
talked simply and plainly, and in way
free from the affectation that is put on
at times by peple who think they have
secrets to impart.
The rest of the Bender story is fitted
in as follows: After it had Eeen discoy-
cred that the Bender house was de-
serted-which desertion is necessarily
SubSelue to the events here narrated
by Maj. Hicks in6Ormant-a party went
over from Cherryvale and made the
discovery which so Mortified the world.
The finding of DR.. YOrl1'S body and the
bodies OF eight other persons in the
Boulder garden lot was on May 5, 1878.
1t was about April z that the seven men
went over from Cherryvale and vicinity
to inquire after DR.. York, who had left
Fort Scott on March and had been
missing for over three weeks when in
quiries were first made as to his where
abOutS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12


and other delegates were selected
The committee on resolutions nov
reported through les chairman. DR..
Powell. who read the resolutions.
There were some Of the planks which
were received with applause. But
when the quasi-prohibition plank was
read, the crowd was as silent rs a eoun-
try cemetery--it appeared as though
more Of them wanted 10 float upon a
plank of that kind.
Doc. Lanham introduced substi-
tute for the report; but after a good
deal Of parleying among the delegates,
Lanham discovered the fact that he
didn't want his substitute adopted and
withdrew the same, as he said there
was little tail to the resolution which
he did not understand lie also said /:
81 think all of us has been laboring
under a mistake"
Rev. George W. White wanted his
protest entered against the proceedings
at this time, but we did not under
stand whether Doc. Lanham had the
protest entered or not.
The convention now proceeded TO
the ratification Of nominations. The
election of Judge Hoke by the primary
was ratified as was also the election Of
Morley for Senator, Orr and Bryte for
House of Delegates, and Perkins for
assessor. Pulliam was nominated for
assessor on the East Side.
The contest for the sheriffalty was
the most interesting and was holly con-
tested. Gene Lanbam, man of very
poor business qualifications, got the
nomination. Young Morris and Lee
Shaw were both showed under, and
Dan Jackson, who received more votes
at the primary than any other candi-
date for that position, and consequently
the choice of his party, was badly
treated and "laid upon the shelf. I"
Some of Dams friends are furious and
declare that they will not support Ian
ham.
Proceedings as'to the appointment
of delegates to conventions was conclu-
ded, and after the transaction of some
other minor matters the convention adj
jOurned at S o'clock p. IN.
loving to a rush upon our columns
this week, we are compelled to greatly
condense the report of the convention
which was prepared for this issue of
the ARGUS. -EDIToR
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
OUR LOCAL NEWSLETTERS.
THE NEW FROM All QUARTERS or
PRESTON COUNTY
MOUNT ETNA.

The people of this vicinity were
shocked last week to hear of the death
of Charles Frazier, highly respected
young man of this neighborhood, who
had recently married and settled at
Newark, Ohio.
Wesley Hartman, son of Harrison
and Christina Hartman, of this place,
met with an accident while out hunting
which threatens to result in his blind
ness. Yves. had lately taken up a
homestead in Nebraska, and it is there
the accident occurred.
On the 9th of June an infant child
of Douglas and Retta Hartman was
buried at the Camp Chapel cemetery
Intelligence has lately reached us
that one of Preston's enterprising boys,
Will A. Harshbarger, of Franklin,
Neb., has taken TO himself wife, and
we suppose has now become Thoroughly
westerniscd
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

IFHARRIsoN were nominated il would
be entirely impossible to elect him. lie
could not possibly carry the Pacific
coast, nor would he be able to carry
any of the larger States where the labor
element predominates, because he voted
against the Chinese bill and the treaty
and every phase of it, and he has com
mitted the still greater mistake Of vo-
ting to naturalize Cinnamon and give
them the right of suffrage. - Delegate
De Young, editor of San Francisco
Chronicle Rep9 before HarrisOn's
nomination.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

The Newburg Cleveland aud Thur
man club started with q membership Of
eighty-four instead of sixty-eight, and
they propose to swell it to two hun
dred before long. They want to make
it the banner club of the county. The
Democracy of Newburg is alive, and
they intend to mako it interesting for
their opponents in the Republican
stronghold Of Ncwburg. Let every
hamlet in the county follow suit, and
on the 9th Of November VIC will wrest
from the Republicans of Preston their
proud and boastful title Of the ban
ner county"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
Cara OF Thanks.

We, the family and friends of the
late DR.. w. r. Potter, wish to return
our many and warmeSt thanks to the
many friends who did so much for us
during the six long weeks of pain,
suffering and death through which we
have passed. Words cannot express
what we feel towards them. We can
only hope to repay them some time IN
some good way; and we pray that
God s'richest blessings may ever follow
them all along the journey of life, and
that we may all meet with our dear son,
brother, husband, father, on the "Ev-
green Mountain Of Life. -
We also wish, especially, to thank
DIR. Il. B. J.. Trippett and his gener-
Gus wife for their untiring efforts in
our behalf; they have endeared them
selves to us so strongly by their kind
ness and fidelity, that we cannot ex-
press our true thanks to them. Doc
tor Trippett did all that any one could
have done under the circumstances and
just what other and older physicians
would have done. We are perfectly
satisfied with what he did, knowing
what we do. DIR. Trippett is true
man, a good physician, and surgeon,
and may success and prosperity follow
his works, and may he be fully re-
warded for all his efforts in our behalf,
and may he, with those most dear to
him.. at last enter the gates Of Heaven
shouting "Saved Saved ? Saved :"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

pInIII VRewarded are those who read
nItiti / this and then act. they win f,nd
honorable employment that will not take,
them rom their homes and families. Pbe
profits are large and sure for every in
dustrious person, many have made aud
are now making several hundred dollars
= month. IL is easy for any one 60 ruske
IS and upwards per day, who il willing
10 work. Either sex. young or old; zap
ital not needed; we start you. Everything
new. No special ability required you,
reader, can do IL a. well as any one.
Write 10 us at once for full particulars
which we mail free. Address StinsoB
& Co.. Portland, Maine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
REEDSvILLE-

"Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
the saddest of these, IT woA' be Ben.
Reedsville put herself on wheels last
Sunday and rolled up to Gladesville
where she partook of the hospitality of
the good people of that place. The
basket dinner and picnic was a rousing
success, and our people were loud in
praise of the reception they met.
The versatile, good humored exile
of Erin, James Brannon, was peddling
the very best Irish linen table cloths
through here last week and this.
Elongated visages have disappeared
from this happy valley. The very
prosperous season and the immense
crops have shortened up and widened
out the faces Of the people SO that
broad smile is the most common orna-
ment now worn.
L. b. y. Fairfax, who has been in
disposed for year, is much worse at
this writing.
Our neighbor city, Masontown, has
an unhealthy atmosphere for Demo-
Gratis, there being none of the "old
Hickories" in or around the place. If
it were not for the Democratic ladies
who live there, the town would be
doomed, like old Sodom, to destruc-
ton.
The proudest fellow in town is Will
Smaliey. The wind makes a vivid inn
preston on his upper lip through the
intricacies Of growing mustachO-
none to spare.
Our merchant king, s. r.. Gusemau,
has been missing" boil Of consid
cradle significance on his face for the
past week
Mason Watson says that 'softer than
the rustic Of an angels wing, sweetcr
than the music Of Appellee Lutte, more
enhancing far than notes from Orpheus'
Tyre, is the voice Of him who says.
Here is the tin for tLatold account -
The Republican hosts here are ac-
lively preparing for a wild goose
chase" next fall They probably will
want 70 borrow our red bandannas to
wipe their weeping eyes.
Miss Lee linn has returned home
from four months visit At Grafton,
Parkersburg and Bridgeport.
Sincere regret was expressed here at
the sad news Of the demise Of DR.. w.
X. Potter lie was generally known
and highly respected by our people,
and they can scarcely realize that be
has 50 early been laid low by the stern
decree Of death to sleep the years Of
bis manhood away"
About half way between this place
and Masontown is Presbyterian
Church which has been unused for sew
eral years u was discovered few
days ago, that the bees have taken pos
session Of aad made il vast store
house Of honey
July 10. '88
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12


Base ball clubs supplied at man
ufactuHers prices, Spaldings league
and Reach's association halls at
lbs. Other goods at similar prices.
at A. Zeck's, Gsafton. w. Va. 4 10 If.
We cordially invite the students
who are attending the normal school
at this place to oaA at the RRGUs Of
fee when they have leisure time. We
will be glad to see yop at any time,
friends.
The ovcrseer Of The county poor
authorize rs TO say that there are
nine boys, their ages being from three
70 fourteen years, in the county home
for whom he would like to secure
good homes. Anyone wishing TO
adopt one Of these boys should call
on or address Mr.. Cooke, at Howes-
vile, OF Mr.. Menear, stewart Of the
in6rmary, Kingwood. 62l4
Bull line OF base ball goods Of
every description for sale by A. Zeok,
Grafton. W. Va. 4 1877
d. j. iierndon, late editor Of the
Terra Alta Times, G. G. Crane
Greed" bennington and several 9TH
or people Of Terra Alta were in town
on Monday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

A special meeting Of 81 Hio stockhcfd
ers Of West Virginia Railroad will be
bold at the omco Of the Company, in
Nor gantOwn, West Virginia. on
SATURDAY, THE 2isr DAY or JULY
1899, at I o'clock y. M, for the purpose
Of elocting Directors and transactiug
such other business as may be properly
done.
BY order Of the Directors OF West viz
einia Railroad.
". SHTsLER,
Vice President and acting President.
June 70, 1888. Cpl a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
second District Democratic Congressional Con.
veHtlon.

In accordance with an order Of the
Democratic Congressional Executive
Committee Of the I'd Congressional
District of West Virginia, a Convcn-
tion is hereby called to meet at Pied
mont, Mineral county, West Virginia,
WEDNESDAY, JULY %, 1855,
10 nominate candidate of the Demo-
cratic party of said District for Repre-
sentative of the District in the fifty
first Congress of the United States.
And it is recommended that the proper
authorities of the party in the several
counties of the district take proper
steps to have the counties represented
IN said convention.
C.. w. DALEY, Chairman.
S. B. HERseHMkN, Sec'y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

II Is the duty Of overy Democrat in
tho county to be present al the county
convention on Thursday, July 10Th
and assist in nominating a ticket that
will win We want the old and the
young 10 come. "Od men for eoun-
sci and young men for war" Is what
is needed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

In THE absence of a denial from the
journal, We arc lead to believe that
Mr.. Dawson has carried out his threat
Of defeating Lee Shaw for sheriff.
Call this by any other name than
boss" it will smell just the same to
the defeated candidate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

Nh. s p McConmcK boasts that he
bas succeeded IN bursting the ring Of
Preston II he has, he has done more
than We expected We shall await
further developments 10 sustain his as
sertions The Democrats, oonfdon-
italy. expect 20 perform that little JOB
anthe 9Th of. November.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

CLEVELAND and Thurman grow
stronger every day. The "Man of
Destiny" and the "Old Roman will
administer the affairs of this govern
ment for forr years more after March
q, 1889.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

No DOUBT Mr.. Harrison would like
to obliterate from his memory the rail-
road strike Of n The strike Of bal
lots against him will be something that
he is not likely to forget this side of
The grave.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

TIE railroad men Of indianapolis, The
bone Of Benz. Harrison, have organ
lied 70 oppose his election, They have
not forgotten the strike Of 1877. when
Mr.. Harrison. The attorney Of the rail
road, said one dollar day was enough
for working man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

DoN'T forget the day and date of
the county convention, Kingwood, on
July 18th. We invite those who are
opposed to high taxes and bossism to
Join hands with us in nominating a
ticket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

We received a report % the Tun-
nelton-Austen game of baseball
played 81 townsville on the Fourth,
bat our space viii net permit us pub.
fishing u. The score stood 10 10 Q in
favor Of Tunnelton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

IWEATI0 has revoIutionized tbe
LNlhN IUilworld during the last half
century. Not least among the wonders
OF inventive progress is n method and
system OF work that can be performed
All over the country without separating
tho workers from their homes. Pay
liberal; any one can do the work: either
sex, young or old, no special ability re-
quired. Capital not needed Won are
started free, Cut this out and return to
u8 and we will send you FREQ, something
OF great value and importance to you,
that viii start you In business, which
VIII bring you In more money right away
than anything else ia the world Grand
ol,et free Address TRUE g. Co, Augusta,
Maine. ~ is sly
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
Town Lots for Sale.

We have for sale four town lots In east
kingwood--a very desirable residence
portion Of the town THESE lots are very
desirable as they front ON two str ests-75
feet on High street and rs feet on Main
street, and are 200 feet deep; lay we'll aud
are smooth and dry Terms and prices
reasonable For further lin formation ap-
ply To STONE s. KILDow,
Singsyoo4, w Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

Those are Weil-known and thoroughly
reliable iuslru monts. have tile metal
stop knob which adds very much o. he
appearance Of an Organ. Handsome
oa8o-puro, sweet tone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
julius K. Monroe,
SURVEYOR OF LANDS.
KTNewOoD, VIVA.
KrSewOeD, VIVA.

VIII answer calls for land sarvevlna
rom any part Of tho county, promptly
snd ~ reasonable rates. Plots, drafts. and
es'eulations, neatly and accurately made
rom deeds or Geld notes. Laying out
shu Grading pixies. comfy roads and
ifamways: also laying out town lots
~ est- foundations, etc. Correspondence
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

The Democratic clubs of Preston
will please send report of their meet
ings TO the ARGUS for publication.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
A FARM FOR SALE.

farm OF 90 acres Ia Valley District
one half milo from Rockville and on
line OF the Black Bottle r. X 20 acres Of
this farm Is cleared and 20 ncies OF good
timber; has new dwelling house and
barn new fencing and h in cN 'ellont
condition throughout has two wells and
three springs OF nov eT-faiiing water: un-
dorlaid with the 4 and 7 Too veins Of
coal and iron ore; a very desirable farm.
For further Information Prico terms.
etc call on or address.
STONE Il KILDow Real Estate Aa,s
Kingwool. West Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

Are unsurpassed In durability aud tore
qualities. raoy contain "A nhlmo 81
thirty Swiss bells, with which the most
charming aud fascinating effects may -
easily produced.
The Shoninger has a beautiful Chin
Catalogues, terms, p
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

REPUBmcASpl atform-Cheap whisky
and dear bread.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

Decker BFoa y nabo nehr nros.
Fischer Fieune aso ieo well known
universally admired o. need any Fsco us
meudaiion here They ere simply " the
beet" Catalogue freq.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12
HENRY CLAY HYDE,
Attorney at Law,
KINowooD. W. VA.

RfNowooD, W. va.
VIII practice In Preston and adjoining
coHntss, In supreme Court OF Appeals of
West Virginia, aud In the United States
Courts.
Stop at the Central Hotel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-07-12

CHICAGO COTTAGE ORGANS.
These Organs have niok s-piafod PEDAL
protectors, and afe very handsomely hn
ishod throughout. hiKtV.fWo 81. these
Organs now in nao in this comfy alone.
They are very popular.
Of Thirty8Wiss Bells
ICES. and. all information. free b. nall
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-01-05
The Modern NeWSbOy.

81 amt sold all my papers. replied
Jim-for that was his name" land
thought it was the old man goin' to
lick me. And I'm so tired! for | bin
workin' nights to buy Joe some grapes
for Thanksgtvin'
You should say father, and not old
man." answered Mr.. Zimmerman re-
provinglyi land who is Joe?
My brother. His legs were run
over by the horse-car, SO he can't walk
nor work no more"
Mr.. Zimmerman thought of his own
little grandson Joe. who was so club
by and well-fed;a land then he asked how
many papers were left.
Five" answered Jim, as he stood
shiverng.
Therenpon Mr.. Zimmerman put a
round, shining silver dollar into jim s
hand. There, you can buy Joe some
grapes. Never mind the change. and
keep your papers!' Then blow ne his
nose vigorously. he walked very fast,
and felt very warm and virtuOus.
But a glad smile came over jim 5
face rs he ran and bought two hoky-
poky ice-creams. Having finished
these delicacies, he lay down in the
stairway again TO try his little game on
the next kind old gentleman who might
pass--Puck.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-01-05

sax FRANCISCO, Cal, Dee. 2Q.-Private Al.
vices received here from members.of the IA
waiiAu legislature, say that we're IL not for The
presence Ct English and American rnen.of.
war in the h&rbor an outbreak would nm
doubtedly have occurred In the assembly ~
The legislature. December 49, Minister Ash
lord brought out The Honolulu rln~s with tie
Intention Of subvertIng the government ~
once. but the success 81 the design waK re-
vented by the officers Of the foreign vessels
Inc kings vetoes are among the chief
features OF contention. Their legmilty. hou-
ever aud the validity Of The coustitution
Viii oe sustained without a doubt a. h. -
tue majority Of the SUPREME court The
liquor and Do ice bill, whlch he said had hem
passed b. The legislature, were returned ~
them with the kings veto The mlnI.t~vs
hope to have : r Dale placed On the bench
- 9th judge
he king has Pat in trust TO par hts dshts
which amount 70 so. 00o, exeluslve ~
Sfl.oJ9 due Chinese merchant IN hgrh 80
p2ld 10 Tie klnR As bribe 10 obtain : Ile~ns-
Tor the sale OF oplum1. all hls real estst-
rhicn consists Of > lie interest in the rrown
lands anu also land which be owns IN 20
simple, save two or three small uare~la Ia.
traslses are j. O. Carter. 8 NJ Dance s1d
Sa1'ls Z-nkea- al bulls are 70 Be prs.snted
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-01-05
The Maid and the Highwayman.

1t was a giddy gushing girl from
New York, with an amplitude of bang
and scarcenesss of vocabulary. which
showed at once her romantic tenden-
cies. She was travelling in a stage
coach in one of the sparely settled re-
gions of the country. "Or she said
to her mother, 81 do wonder whether
we are going to make this whole trip
without even the sign of an adventure.
Wouldn't it be horrid?"
Her mother informed her that she
didn't have much common sense, but
the girl didn't seem to mind it in the
least. In the course of the next hour,
however, the coach stopped suddenly
and the muzzle of a pistol showed
through the door.
Sorry to trouble you, ladies'" said
the man whose head followed the pis-
tOl, "but if you've got any valuables
them's what we want an we're little
pressed fur time"
20. mamma, at least we have found
real highwayman,' said the girl, with
a delighted Shrek.
YOU'RE real live robber, aren't
your
well, 1 reckon that $ what Pm call
ed"
"And you tell people to hold up their
hands, and say, money or your life, to
them, don't you. ?'
II hev done so miss. But L amt no
time to talk. I'll have to ask
How lovely! Just come right in
and sit here beside me-"
eye see miss, Pm here on business,
and I'll trouble YOU"
mo. you won't trouble us at all. Just
come in, we won't hurt you. l just
dote on robbers"
The highwayman had dropped his
pistol and was beginning to look appre-
hensve.
do YOU have to go away and rob
somebody?" she inquired naively. II
hope you will not run away, because [
am just beginning to get acquainted
with YOU. always said l would hug
the first real robber-I-''
But the stage door slammed shut
and the highwayman had fled. -Te1aS
SitttnqS
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-01-05
The Tennessee Girls Foot.

Our women" said a merchant on
College street, "have been regarded a.
wearers of small shoes. Many of them
merit this assertion; but we sell a.
many No. shoes to ladies as we do Is.
ami rs many IS rs we do IS The av-
erage size of the shoe worn by the wo-
men of Nashville is about 4 :"
Other dealers placed the average at
from TO ). Another dealer said: we
sell great many s. and IS TO lad ies.
When a larger size is wanted we give
them a mans shoe. 4 man wears out
his shoes about one-third a. fast as the
average woman does. | have often
sold small numbers to persons who took
them 10 other stores and exchanged
them for the proper size. "--NashUiIs
american