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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
SINCLAIR.

The farmers in this section are bus
lily engaged in clearing and preparing
for sowing wheat.
On September 1, Capt. John Riley
Philips, of Barbour county, addressed
large crowd of Democrats and Re-
publicans, at this place, upon the tariff
question. About the time he was
half through speaking, Mr.. Windy"
of Irondale, who had good supply of
free whisky, stepped IN, and after Mr.
Philips had closed his speech, "Windy"
asked permission TO speak few min
utes. The request was granted, but
the windmill" would not work Just
right. When Mr.. Philips, asked him
if AZ per cent. was high protective
tariff, what was AZ per cent, he began
to think that the howl of free trade had
played out, and instead of him con-
verting Democrats, he was the cause o.
several Republicans declaring for reve-
nue. reduction, and will support the
Democratic ticket
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
REEDsvILLE.

Fl. II. Reed and wife left on Mon
days excursion for Columbus, Ohio.
Rev. Perry has been Unable to fill
his appointments at this place for sew
eral Sundays, on account of the illness
Of his wife.
John Howard, the hustler agent
at Tunnelton, and Miss Sue Blue, of
Grafton, drove down here and spent
last Sunday the guests Of Miss Belle
Loar.
Miss Julia Mckinney, formerly Of
this place, is now at Vincennes, Indiana,
and has, we are told, almost entirely
recovered her good health has passed
the examsnation and will teach in that
beautiful little city next winter. West
Virginia's sons and daughters arc heard
from, creditably, wherever they 60.
Mrs. w. II. Loar, (nee Fannie Ev-
ans), who has been visiting here for
three weeks, left the first Of the week
for shoat visit at Fetteman, after
which she will return to her home at
Superior Nebraska.
The talk work"of big festival is
going on here and will probably be
completed some time in the near future.
Col. johnson recesved an enthusias-
tic welcome here Monday. Democrats
and Republicans turned out alike to
hear him, and they did hear some un-
dispu ted facts in a very open-handed
and level-headed manner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

in favor of the defendant. He claims
the verdict is contrary to parliamentary
usages and law. and asks that the YER
dict be set aside and he be given an
opportunity TO place another chip on
his right shoulder and dare the defend
ant to knock it off. He further declares
if this opportunity is given him he will
fight the defendant according to the
Marques of Queensberry rules, and
will knock the defendant out the first
round SO completely that his greatest
admirers will not be able to say Of
him: "a little dis6gured, but still in
the Ringi"
A new trial has been granted and
the band will proceed to play, May
the Best Man Win"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

executing Phil Caufeld's lumber for
his brothers debts. collecting taxes for
the town of Newburg and hunting for
Dick Edwards on the 30th of May.
My time grows short. One more
day is all L expect to be with you. 1t
will take all that time to find suitable
real estate and survey off the same to
Gene Lanham that he may become a
free holder and not be snatched from
the ticket like a young calf from its
milk, and then wither like young red
pepper after an October FROST. or re-
tire to the fairy hills of Lewis county
to take Rip Van Wrinkle sleep.
Fraternally yours,
ZEKE Nasty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

The Democrat bosses have now an
organ as is an organ-publisbed in
Marion county and sent to Taylor for
circulation. III Eagle-Sentinel.
Come, now, Brother Eagle-Senti-
mel, Preston county Republicans can
beat that They have a chairman who
is at present residing in the county of
Taylor, who sends forth his edicts to
the faithful in Preston. OF course
there is an occasional kick that would
do justice 10 a government mule let
loose with a velocity that some people
mistake for a clap Of thunder from q
clear sky, but the gentleman in Taylor
don't mind that. Rain follows thun-
der" is all he said
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

No MAN in public life to-day has
achieved greater or more rapid dis
tinction than Hon. VIM. J.. Wilson.
AS q scholar and thinker he stands
without superior in the lower house
of Congress. AS an orator he is in
the very first rank. The Baltimore
Sun, which is never fulsome in praise,
says: h.
"Just in the degree that the politi.
cal field has opened and widened To
him he has displayed that native abil-
ity, culture, conscience and statesman
ship which the issues, occasions and
situations demanded. He returns from
the west with national reputation, land
the journals of that section, as well as
the individuals who were present at the
various points of the educational CIR
cult travelled by the Democratic mis-
sionaries, are unanimous in crediting
Mr.. Wilson with being the most &C.
ceptable and persuasive speaker who
has yet taken the stump in the west -
Will the people of the Second. dis
trict refuse to return such a man To
Congress ? We do not believe they
will. West Virginia voters can not
be so blind as to overlook his worth as
a representative. 1t would be polit-
ical blunder-if not a crime, to pass
by services SO brilliant and claims SO
just as his. He should, and will be,
reelected by an overwhelming major
ity.-[ Register.
Well, Mr.. Register, we arc going 10
re-elcct Mr.. Wilson by a rousing ma
jority.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

and cut the pole down and stole the
banner. Language fails to call such
towards by their right name. All
good people, regardless Of politics, will
condemn this outrageous act. HPres-
ton county expects to check the popu-
lar tidal wave that is sweeping all over
this country in favor Of Cleveland and
Thurman by cutting down and stealing
Democratic banners they are nightly
mistaken. The more poles they cut
down and the more banners they steal,
the larger the Democratic majority on
the 9th of November. Remember
this, Republicans Of the banner Repub-
lican county Of Prestopl We may be
largely in the minority in Preston, but
we are here TO stay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

Preston Democrats, go to work and
organize clubs in every sub-school dis
trict in the county. The Republicans
have thoroughly organized and they are
working as they have never worked
before. The Republicans will have
their little quarrels and little difficult
ties, but on the day Of election they
will go to the polls and vote the straight
ticket. If We can get thorough or
ganization of the Democracy we have
no fear but what we can hold our own
against them. But to do this we must
go to work without delay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
TO OUR FRIENDS.

The ARGUS appeals to tho Democ-
racy of Preston county to sustain it.
We need your support, fellow Demo-
Gratis, and trust you will not be slow
in giving us that support which we
claim we are justly entitled to. The
ARGUS is fighting the battle of Democ-
racy in the banner Republican county
of West Virginia to the best of its
ability and limited means. If the
Democracy of Preston will give it that
support which party fealty deserves, 1t
assures them it will redouble its en-
ergy aud resolution to give to the en-
envy stubborn facts and incontrovertible
figures to wrestle with until, in des-
peration and gray hairs, they will give
'em up. If every Democratic sub
scriber to the ARGUS would go to work
and have his neighbor Democrat take
the ARGUS it will materially help us.
Now, friends, go to work and send in
your club Of subscribers at once.
We have now in this county two Re-
publican papers. Surely if two Re-
publican papers in this county can
make a living, which we have no doubt
they can, one Democratic paper ought
to live-aye, prosper-with the right
kind of Democratic support.
We have faith in the Democracy of
Preston, and trust that our appeal to
their generous support will not be in
vain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

TnE case Of DR.. T. =. Lanbam Va.
s. p Mccormick will be tried on Mon
day, September 24th. The plaintiff
alledges that on OF about the hour Of
II o'clock, September 9Th, while they
we're quietly discussing the best mode
Of choosing a candidate for clerk Of the
circuit court, that the defendant jumped
on 10 him and knocked him down,
blaoked both Of his eyes, tread upon
the tails Of his coat and crowded ex-
ultingly over his Frustrated form and
while the defendant had the plaintiff in
this condition, a condition in which he
could not make a wiggle-waggle II il
would save Harrison and Morton from
certain defeat, a verdict was rendered
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
OUR LOCAL NEWSLETTER
THE HB VS. From All QUARTERS OF
PRESTON COUNTY
GLADEsyIIIE.


GLADEsvILLE.
The extremely wet weather is much
against farmers sowing their wheat.
A large delegation from Gainesville
and vicinity attended the Baptist As
ISOLATION at Goshen last week.
Mrs. Cook, of Irondale, died on the
9th inst. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. G.. A. Davis, as
sisted by the Rev. d. w. Rogers. The
latter has been on crutches for a few
days from a sprained ankle.
l should think from the manner in
which you set down on the Irondale
correspondent of the Journal, Mr.. Ed
itor, that ho would hardly be able to
squeal. / doubt if it is best to notice
one who is SO stupidity ignorant, or who
if not ignorant, has so little regard for
the truth.
1t is said Gene Lanham is arranging
to move to Kingwood where, in the
primary election he got eight votes.
He still talks of printing his depeties. :"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

ADAM FoREPAUeH, the veteran show
man, has Topped to Cleveland Said
he: Cleveland will be elected with
out doubt. / have been all over the
country and / know the tate of the
public feeling. We have ju returned
from Connecticut, and the State is sure to
go Democratic Thereturns from Penn
sylvania in November will surprise
everybody. Blsine's majority will be
greatly reduced. live in Philadel-
phia, and / know the feeling. The
Drexels, George w. Childs, and
other good Republicans are working
for Cleveland"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

The Irish Independent Association,
of New York city. which numbers one
thousand voters, came out squarely for
Cleveland and Thurman, on Monday of
last week, although four years ago they
supported James G.. Blaine. The con-
version is the most significant action
that has taken place during the pres
ent canvass, inasmueh as more than one
thousand citizens will not only vote the
straight Democratic ticket, but will ex-
ercise all the influence they possess to
gain converts The Journal and New
Era are not expected to publish this
''Hop."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

TIE "soppors" Well our space is
entirely too limited 10 print the list Of
them. We actually got discouraged
with tho task Of keeping up our record
and quit trying 70 keep up with the
procession. II journal.
Il is discouraging 10 sec your flop
pers" coming out over their own sig
natures and denying tbat they bad aop-
ped, while The rest Of them are shown
up 70 be Republicans. Il is a fact
worthy Of note that the rest Of the Re
publican press have quit decorating
their pages with "aoppers." The
aopping goes on, however, but the Re
publican press is not going to hang out
Chinese lanterns 10 celebrate the Hop.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
PRESTON REPugLIoANIsM.

Shortly after the nomination Of Har-
risOn and Morton, Major U. ~ Orr
raised a Harrison and Morton pole in
front Of his residence. Not to be out
done by the Major, our young and en-
thusiastio friends, Johnny Crogan and
Johnny Cassidy, concluded they must
put up a Cleveland and Thurman pole.
Accordingly, they notified their young
Democratic neighbors about their in
tention, and about three weeks ago
they met and put up a splendid pole
and flung 70 the breeze the banner Of
Cleveland and Thurman. This seems
70 have inoenscd the good and loyal
Republicans 10 such an extent, that one
week later they sneaked 10 the dark
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

We notice that goodly number of
our Republican exchanges say that
wheat, Indian corn and potatoes are
placed on the free list. We venture to
say that not one of them has read the
Mills bill which they howl so much
about. The Mills bill makes no reduc-
ton in the tariff on wheat, corn and
potatoes. 1t leaves the tariff duty just
as it has been heretofore. But then,
truth is not one of the cardinal virtues
of Republican editor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

REPUBLICANS take great delight in
shouting "free trade at the Demo-
Gratis, but when the leaders are asked
to discuss the tariff issue with the DEM
ocratic leaders, they decline with
thanks. The Republicans are afraid
to face the American people and dis
cuss their prohibitory doctrine with
Democrats who would expose their fall
lacies of protection to labor. The only
thing they protect is monopoly and
manufacturers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
LETTER FROM zEKE NAsBY.
CONFEDERATE X ROADS, KY,
September 3, 1888.

O~P"SDSA ~, AOOO'
EDITOR ARGUS Being son of the
famous Petroleum v. Nasty, 1 will
give you my reasons for changing my
political coat. Father always was an
extremist, and /, believing the place
of political paradise was in the banner
county of Preston, fimous for voting
railroad subscriptions and discarding
native engineers and laborers in their
construction, ] intend to MAKE your
county a visit in the near future which
my late fathers enables me to do. 1t
paid its heirs fifty cents on the one hun
dred dollars, but that is as much as the
citizens of Kingwood district pays in
railroad tax. This failure on the part
of my father was caused by drinking
dear whisky aud wearing cheap clothes.
But Oh how sad to think Of the days
when an all wool suit could be bought
for twelve dollars and ahalf, and pure
rot gut whisky for fifty cents pint.
But then Tom Carskadon believes it
is only the trash will support such a
measure. But, gentle reader, / tarry
too long on minor issues for your will
ling ears to hear and gentle thoughts
to peruse. You wonder why / write
this. 1t is to make you aware of my
unsel6shness because, after all my
hard labor, my expenses exceeds my
income. But in the words of Leve
DortOn or Eli Reedy, THAT would be
good enough as long as it would last,
let the cat hop high as she may" But
Leve never would kill that snake that
bit my fathers bench-legged fstc nor
Eli would never "set 'em up'' to my
late lamented father. Eli claims the
reason he did not, was because Cleve-
land can't get at his pension claim to
sign it. Why bother the minds of the
laboring class from where I lately
emerged prior to taking this contract
Of building, repairing, furnishing, &c. +,
on the headwaters Of Salt river, for
know they are busy enough earning
their bread and getting that water
which Jim Smoot said was good enough
for a Workingman. But the most sor-
rowful moment Of my life is upon me
at last. With moistened eyes and
quivering lips bid the last sad fare
well to the house Of my birth and the
home Of my youth--that historical
place which will live when VIM. q.
Worley's railroad record in Kinewood
district will have sunk him beyond the
political wave Of oblivion. Yes, one
more sad farewell 10 the home Of my
ancestry, for must depart ere the hun
cry hordes that Tom Carskadon speaks
about, will break loose, and then the
Confederate X Roads will be a thing
Of the past! o dear home Of my child
hood how can I leave you to sum-
mons the thirty-nine dead miners that
lay at the bottom at the bottom Of the
Newburg mining shaft, hurled into
eternity without moments notice
Ike Criss can't do IL, for he is TOO busy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

The Republican candidates Of Pres
ton county are having little experience
with the workings of high protective
tariff. They don't seem TO relish it,
either. The first thing we know they
will be advocating the placing of as
sessments on the free list. We don't
think they will object to this kind of
"free trade" from the way they are
kicking.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

DR.. t. +. LASHAM has been over
whelmed with letters of congratula-
ton at his bold stand in "bearding the
lion in his den." Some of his enthu-
siasts have christened him "Moses"
Lanham. The kind of Moses. they
say, that will ultimately lead them out
of the dilemma and floor Mr.. McCor-
mick. May be so.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
NEWBURG DEMOCRACY.

P. j. Crogan, Esq, addressed the
Democratic club of Newburg on Mon
day night in Aliens hall. The hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity. In
fact standing room was at a premium.
We never saw such enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis. Surely the Democracy Of New
burg are alive and wide-aWake. Mr..
Crogan spoke for two hours and twenty
minutes in his logical and convincing
way. When he got through, there
was a rush for the stage to congratu-
late him. AS speaker Mr. Crogan
has no equal in this county on the Re-
publican side Of the house. THIS will
be admitted, we believe, by our polit-
ical opponents. There was a good
number Of NeWburg's fair women vino
graced the occasion with their presence.
Much credit is due Drs VIM. NJ. Dent
and J G. Cameron, Thomas Russell
g. d. Furbee, J. A. Clark, P. r.
Cau6eld, Worth Smith and others for
tho success Of the meeting. Keep the
good work up, gentlemen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

The Republican candidates in this
county are kicking vigorously against
the Chairman assessments. They say
he must imagine they are millionaires.
Not at all, gentlemen; he believes you
TO be high protectionists.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

WE are in receipt Of pamphlet en-
titled "The Mystery Solved" We
have not had time TO read it, but sup
pose it unravels the mystery as to who
the Republicans are running for Presi-
dent, Mr.. Blaine or Mr.. Harrison.
This is the only mystery that seems to
be agitating the mind Of the American
voters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

The Journal was a little premature
in bringing out its dunghill rooster to
crow over the election in Maine. The
latest returns caused his tail feathers
to droop.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
BELFoRD's MAGAZINE.

Belford's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2,
is upon our table. 1t is published
monthly by Bedford, Clark & Co., 384
and $50 Broadway, New York. Price,
$3.50. IL is edited by the brilliant
and witty Col. Dom Piatt, whose peer
as an editor and writer is not to be
found in the United States. We adj
wise the ARGUS readers who want a
first-class magazine to subscribe for
Belford's Magazine. Send twenty-five
cents and get a sample copy, and we
are sure you will be so we'll pleased
with its contents that you will become
a subscriber at once.
"a Farmers View of the Tariff, !"
Col. Piatt's criticism of "Senator In
CALLS Record" and Henry j. Phil
potts "a Plea for the Negro" are a
few of the excellent articles which
every ARGUS subscriber should read.
Send in your subscriptions to the AR
Gus and it will forward them for you.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

We have noticed no word of con-
domination from the Journal and New
Era Of those Republicans who cut down
the Democratic pole near Newburg.
We opine they are scanning the news
papers for southern outrages' and
haven't had time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

In the matter Of Trusts, Retaliation,
Civil Service Reform and Cinnamon,
Mr.. Harrison may be said to be Dem
ocrat this year, according to his letter
Of acceptance. He will be advocating
tariff reform before the close of the
campaign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

A FINE mathematical calculation
places the assessments of the Republi-
can candidates for Offices in Preston
at 81, 700.57. Doodle" has always
been grand weapon in the hands of
Republicans.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

The Republicans would like 10
change places with the Democrats on
The tariff issue. They know their
goose is cooked with the people, and
they have not been able 10 fry" the
fat out Of the manufacturers to
grease the wheels Of corruption to
keep them running until November
The 9Th
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

They do say some of the Republican
executive committeeman arc weaken
ing as the returns come in. They have
read the petitions on the wall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

IT is dollars to cents that the Repub-
ican County Executive Committee will
not name the candidate for clerk, but
will leave it to convention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

In Augusta, the home of Mr.. Blaine,
the Democrats cut down the Republi-
can plurality from 643 to 437. They
couldn't Trust" Mr. Blaine this year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

DEMOCRATS Free bags for the far
mers' grain.
Republican Platform Free whisky.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

WE knocked slice Of fourteen hun
dred off the State of Maine, and we
haven't fairly begun yet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

DgaocHATs ; We propose to remove
the 25 per cent. on Bibles.
Republican Platform Free whisky.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

THE latest returns from the State of
Maine is giving the Republicans con-
siderable pain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20
HAVE you heard from Maine 2

REPUBLICAN platform-Cheap whisky
and dear bread.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-20

81 ~ sssi ls ss, - .sr ..,slosg,, sssslni1f
!. AmerIoan Pgb. Co. Phiiada, Pa.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-02-17
THE GRAND DUCHESS.
Appeal to the Public from Company

Appeal to the Public from Company b.
The opera of the Grand Duchess OF
Gerolstein will be produced at the Mozart
Academy on Monday and Tuesday even
ings next by Richmond amateurs, under
the direction of Professor Intropidi, for
the benefit Of the Walker Light Guard,
Company B, First Virginia Volunteers.
The company have issued the following
appeal TO their friends and the public:
WALKER LIGHT GUARD, J
COMPANY B, lsT RECT VA. Vols,
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 18th. 1888. J
To oAr Friends
We have contracted to have rendered
the opera of The Grand Duchess at the
Mozart Academy of Music on Monday,
February Goth, and Tuesday, February
2lst. The opera will be rendered in an
artistic manner, with strong cast, full
chorus, and elegant costumes.
The annual necessary expense required
to be met by the members OF a volunteer
company is not less than 81 900 This is
one of the means adopted by US for the
purpose of raising funds to maintain our
organization We need your presence
and that of your friends to succeed. Give
us yo 1T assistance In this matter; by so
doing you will pass a pleasant evening,
and put us in position to serve you in
case of necessity.
We expect your support in this matter,
and believe you will not disappoint us
Very respectfully,
HENRY c. JONES, Captain.
J. Ii. DERBYsHIRE, lst Lieut..
JULIAN L. TENANT, I'd Lieut..