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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

In RESPONSE to the call in the Jour
nal, the Republican county executive
committee and the candidates met in
the courthouse last Friday. They as
sembled 10 discuss the affairs pertain
ing to the proposed primaries. As
the brethren arrived from the different
sections of the county, an observer
could see that "war was brewing" and
all was not lovely" within the camp
They met-bosses and all--and the
fun commenced. They held their
Glove feast" until late at night. Some
Of the boys did not want primaries, but
the bosses did. They talked some
more and then came the decisive vote
The bosses, knowing that primaries
afforded the best chance to nominate
their ticket, had the most votes and
promptly "sat down" on the "kick-
ers." Primaries will be held on the
Both of June.
The bosses will rule
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
ROBBERY IN GRANT.

About one and half miles from Ha-
zelton, in Grant district, resides Ami
Meyers, a childless widower. With
him live young married couple named
Glover. Mr.. Meyers Is well-to-do,
even wealthy. On Wednesday night
last - May % - about 10 o'clock,
two masked men knocked at his
door. The family had already retired,
but Mr.. Glover arose and opened
the door. He was. Immediately seized
and bound. Mayors was asleep up
stairs, and the screams Of Mrs. Glover
did not wake him. The two men
rushed up stairs aud attempted to tie
him. This woke him, and springing
back the men drew reyolyers and COW
cred him. One of them watched him
while the other proceeded to go through
the room in search Of plumber. Mrs.
Glover was greatly excited, and to
quiet her, one of the men said they did
not intend to hurt her nor any one
that all they wanted was ga little money
to help build a church house" They
secured large amount of cash-no
one seems TO know just how much-and
departed, going towards Glade Farms
As they left the house they remarked,
1--WE will take the train at Kingwood. "
The direction they took leads some to
suppose they were making for Union
town, Pa. The knowledge of the
house they seemed to possess, and sew
eral other circumstances, leads to the
opinion that one at least was familiar
with the place and with Meyers cir
cumstances and habits. 1t is even
thought that the robbery was planned
and executed by some one who lives or
formerly lived in that vicinity. Some
people do not hesitate to suggest names,
but Meyers says little and seems less
concerned about the affair than some
of his neighbors. Perhaps this is be-
cause he knows more about it.
I'd +. r
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
GOOD INVESTMENT.

The original investors in Bell Tele-
phone stock arc considered fortunate
because the value of it has increased
ten-fold. 1t was, no doubt, very
pleasant surprise to them, but they
could not express their satisfaction in
more earnest words than do the pur-
chasers of "Plain Home talk and Med
ical Common Sense" hundreds of
whom write that it is worth from ten
to one hundred times its cost. An cd
itor writes cit contains more of value
than any book on my shelves" A
physician writes ut is without
doubt the best and most interesting
book ever consulted" Here is Il
chance to invest $3.50 for something
that you will soon find will rise in value
and be worth many times its cost. 1t
especially interesting TO those just mar
ried or about to be, and to persons who
"enjoy poor health" Contents table
free. Murray Hill Publishing Com
pany, 120 East 28th Street, New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
THE bosses come out ahead in the
caucus last Friday.
The bosses will rule !

Mr.. JOnN DUNLAP, a Republican of
Pittsburgh, is reputed to be a million
aire. He has made his large fortune
out of the tin industry in which he has
been engaged for the last half CEN
fury. His Pittsburgh establishment
is one of the largest in the country.
In recent interview he expresses n
change of political conviction, and
gives the reason therefor as follows:
Eyes, ] will vote for President
Cleveland. He has given us the best
administration of public affairs that we
have ever had; and wish to add, also,
that am most earnestly in favor of the
Mills bill, and am convinced that it
will be blessing to the country.
"The present tariff laws are unjust
and unequal. Why should there be
duty of some 80 Fer cent. on tin plate
"a product that is not made in our
country, nor is it desirable to make it.
And yet how diffusively it affects so
many interests, from the cans that con-
tain our oil and meats for expectation
and home use down to the tin cup,
found in both palace and howell. 1
sincerely trust the Mills tariff bill may
be acted on and passed during the
present session of Congress. believe
that the thanks of the whole country
are due to our upright and fearless
President for his lucid and honest ex
position Of our present tariff system. -
= Daily Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Woman's Work, a monthly lG-paqe
journal Of Domestic Economy, publish
ed by y j. Mitchell. at Athens. Ca.
ct the remarkably low price Of so cents
a year, is not, in its chosen field, OK
ccllod BIZ any American publication
Nor is it wanting in literary merit Of O
high order The last number received
by us contains more choice poetical
gems than any other Of our exchanges.
and we get q great number Of the best
magazines in the country les prose
columns are filed with pure, wholesome,
entertaining and useful reading matter
unmizcd with any Of the many forms
Of evil teaching which We find sand
wiched through the columns of so many
Of our popular high-pricod publica-
lions, for the sake Of catching "a class
Of patronage which ought 10 belong
wholly To the sporting papers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
Success to the Angus.
May 2S, '88.

Don't you know? Well, that is sim
ply because you have not read Demo-
rests Monthly Magazine. 1t is stored
full Of information on all subjects, and
no one can read it through each month
and not feel that they are right up to
the times on almost every subject. The
June number, just arrived, is too full
to mention even n quarter of its con-
tents; but Canoeing" for women.
beautifully illustrated: "Harem Life in
Turkey" "a June Wedding" the
legal rights of That Girl Baby. >"
practical Hints for Travellers, ""Sins
Against the Stomach, =" Baby's Diseases
How to Set the Table on Twenty
Gents a Day for Each Person" and
Furnishing the House from Cellar to
Garrett" arc few Of the topics treated
The Illustrations are very fine, and in
clude the portraits Of thirty noted
women. The Fashion department looks
fine, but the ladies are better judges of
that It is wonderful twenty cents
worth. Published by w Jennings
Dcmorcst, 10 East 14th St., n. y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
No USE for the boys to "kick,' for
the bosses will rule.

is 1T not time that Preston county
should receive some recognition at the
hands of the Democratic party by pla-
cling the name of one of her leading
Democrats on the ticket? Preston mas
given more Democratic votes to the
State ticket during the last fifteen years
than some other counties of the State
which gives large Democratic MAORI
ties. But because this county is large
ly Republican, some think that we are
not entitled to anything at the hands of
the party at large. This is wrong
way of looking at the matter A Dem
ocratic vote in Preston should count
for as much as a Democratic vote in
Jefferson or Hampshire, and Preston S
400 Democrats should receive sub
stantial recognition at the hands of the
Democratic State convention to be held
at Huntington in August.
Preston has young and talented
son whom she would like to see hon
ored by receiving the nomination for
the Office Of Attorney General. lie
is a young man Of excellent habits and
character, lawyer Of acknowledged
ability and abundant energy to enable
him to perform every duty of the Office
with credit to himself and honor to
the party.
The Democrats Of Preston who have
been so long fighting for the success of
the party in this State, without reward,
50 far, for their faithfuInoss. should de-
mand the nomination Of the gentleman
who has worked his own way up in the
world and hewed out his own success
which is, in every sense. ofthe high
est character. We refer to p. j. Gro
gan, Of the Kingwood Bar.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
TANNERY.
May %, 'S8.

1t has been very wet for some time
past.
The farmers are all done planting
corn, and some arc ready to work theirs
as soon as the weather will permit.
The oats is looking well, and the
wheat is growing finely.
The apple and peach trees are hang
ing very full, and thepe will be fair
crop of cherries if nothing happens
them from this on.
The saw-mills are all busy.
John A. Hanger is repairing the
dwelling of James Titherington.
George II. Trembly has been work
ing the road.
Squire r. p Jackson, of Crabor-
chard, has been confined to his room
for several days by a severe illness.
G. G. Forman had stone hauling
on Monday last.
Our Sunday-schooI is progressing
finely, There has been new Sunday
school recently started I'D at the For
man Gate school-housc.
Politics is beginning to get stirred
up.
Success to the Angus.
May 2S, '8S.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

RInUI VKewarded are those WHO rad
HItIlLI this and then act: they win find
honorable employment that will not take
them rom their homes and families. The
profits arc large and sure Tor every in
dustrtous person, many have made and
are nov making several hundred dollars
a month. IL is easy for any one TO make
% and upwards per day, who Is willing
10 work. Either sex, young or old; 90 D.
ltai not neejedj We start you. Eyerythiag
new. No special ability required, you,
Ieauer, can DO II as well as any one.
Write To- us at ouee for full naTficplars
whlsh we mail free. Address Stipson
d CO.. Portland, Maine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

The laying of the corner stone Of
the new Catholic university in Wash
ingson City on Thursday of last week,
was an event of great Importance. The
impressive ceremonies were conducted
by Cardinal Gibbons, assisted by about
thirty bishops, and over two hundred
priests. The President and his cabinet
were present.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

The FIRST copy Of The Times, pub
lishcd at Grafton, was issued May %.
Col Matt Cooper is the editor, and the
paper has a sound Democratic ring
floats the name Of Grover Cleveland at
ITS mast head, and will, no doubt. do
valiant service for the party We wish
The Times abundant success financially.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

THE bill establishing department
of agriculture which has already been
passed by the House, has been favora-
bly, reported to the Senate, and is GER
tain to pass that body at an esrly day.
Then the Commissioner of Agriculture
will become member of the Cabinet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

The President has approved the act
authorizing him to arrange conference
between the United States and the re-
publics of Mexico, Central and South
America, Hayti, and San Domingo, and
the empire of Brazil. 1t is expected
that this country will derive much good
IN the shape of increased commerce.
from this conference.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

THE Illinois Republicans have served
notice on the Senate that refusal to
confirm Mr. Fuller as Chief Justice
will be attended with unpleasant re-
suits to the Republicans of the North
west. We are Of the opinion that the
drift of political events has already
robbed such threat of its efficacy, and
made it merely cumulative.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Now that the champions of robber
tariff have lost control of the public
affairs of the country, they are assess
ing the "bloated bondholders" and all
Others from whom there is possible
chance ofgettinga dollar, in order to raise
campaign funds. 1t is amusing to see
how readily 1.-THE boys" send in the
cash.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

WE ARE in receipt of an invitation
to attend the meeting of the Cincinnati
Press Club which meets in Cincinnati
The Club has established permanent
quarters during the centennial exposi-
ton Of the Ohio Valley and Central
States, which will be open from July
July 4 to October 81, inclusive, and
will dedicate them Saturday evening
June o.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Miss Jennie " Graham, who is at
tending the Seminary at stcubcnvillo,
Ohio. Is one Of Che Alcmne and FIX
change editors Of The Seminary Taller,
q bright paper published by che young
ladies Of that school Miss Jennie
will do her editing successfully. as She
does oil her other undertaking
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

The June Magazine of American
History is remarkable for the variety
and excellence of its contents. 1t com
pletes the 10Th volume of this invalua-
BILE publication Its frontispiece is
Robetson's exquisite miniature portrait
Of Sir Joshua Reynolds. The opening
article, The Conquest Of the Mayas, is
the third in Alice d. lie Plongeon' s
graphic historical sketches of Yucatan,
and is illustrated from photographs by
the author, made in that country. The
second article, Military Career of Gen.
lizard, concerns the war of 1912, and
is frightened with a superb portrait of
Gen. IZard. Following this is an able
treatise on Popular Government in
Virginia, 160G-1776, by the accom-
plished author, Luther Henry Porter.
These are followed by some eight other
papers Of surprising interest. This is
a strong and substantial number, with
out dali page. Subscription price,
50 year. Published at 743 Broad
way, New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Our Republican friend, Henry c.
Beatty, of the East Side, is throwing
out his Zine of skirmishers'' in order
to test his strength for the legislature.
Of course we would prefer to see a
Democrat Fill that place, but VIC must
say that the Republicans could do worse
than to nominate him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
Julius K. Monroe,
SURVEYOR OF LANDS.
KINGwOOD, w, VA.

VIII answer calls for land surveying
lrom any part OF the county, promptly
anu at reasonable rates. Plots. draftsIansi
caIcu lations, ncaily and accurately made
a ION deeds or field notes. Laying out
tramways; also laying out town lots
solicited. ''''0'i0o
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

The Senate finance committee re-
ported adversely the House bill to is
sue paper fractional currency, but in
lieu thereof they reported a bill reduc-
ing the fee for postal notes under one
cent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

The House judiciary committee have
favorably reported she International
Copyright bill, recently passed by the
Senate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

WE HAVE received from George L.
harsden, Of the Marsden-Andress
Company, Philadelphia, handsomely
engraved map Of Preston county show
ing the Marsden tract Of land in this
county and the proposed route Of the
West Virginia d Pennsylvania Rail
road, from Rowlesburg 10 Uniontown.
This is the road whose promoters have
been leasing land along Che route in
this county, and which our people so
ardently desire to see built. II is 10
be standard guago, and will be the
most important enterprise attempted in
this section for q quarter Of century
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

WHILE casting about for good men
70 place on the Democratic ticket in
this county, in the year Of grace, we
have in our minds eyo q thorough-go-
ing genuine Democrat from away back !,
fearless champion who has never failed
b put his shoulder to tho wheel and
keep the column moving
An honor to such meo is an honor
30 the party Therefore we rise o. en-
quire how that stalwart Democrat.
William j Lavollo. would suit tho
people Of this and noaongalia county
for the position now occupied by Bro.
Dawson ia the State Senate
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
Town Lots for Sale,

We have for sale four town lots in east
kinSw oOd-a very desirable residence
portion of the town These lots are very
desirable as they front ON two stfeats-fS
feet on High street and rs feet on Main
street, and are 200 feet deep; lay well and
are smooth and dry Terms and prices
reasonable For further information APP
ply TO STONE a. kILDow,
Singwood, w Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Hon. II. G. DAVIS is being talked
of as the possible nominee of the Dem
ocratic party for VIce-President.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
STORY n CLARK ORGANS.

These are woll-knOwn and thoroughly
reliable instrumonts.-have the metal
stop knob, which adds very raueh 10 The
appearance Of an Organ. Handsome
case-pure, sweet tone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

INFplTi0N has rovOlutiOnized the
In Lh IiUiworld during the last half
century. Not least among the wonders
Of inventive progress is a method and
system Of work That can be performed
all over The country without separating
the workers from their homes. Pay
liberal; any one can dc the work; either
sex. Young or old, no special ability re-
CURED. Capital not needed you are
started free, Cut th.s out and return 10
us and wo will send you free, something
OF great value and importance TO YOU,
that VIII start you iu business. which
VIII bring you in more money right away
than anything else in the world. Grand
0ltJR free Address TRUE g. CO., Augusta
Maine. - rs Sly
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

BOSS rule or nothing" is what the
bosses say.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
sHoNINGER ORGANS

Are unsurpassed in durability and tone
qualities. 'rSov contain chime Of
thirty Swiss bells, with which the most
charming aud fascinating effects may 30
easily produced.
The ShoniDgcr has a beautiful Chiml
Catalogues, terms, pi
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

We cordially recommend THE YANKEE
BLADE to our readers as a pure and huh
toned family story paper, - one Of the very
best. Ahhougitts regular subscription price
IS $500, zoe ,oM agree to send IL an, entire
ven' to any reader Of tbs paper on receipt
SI.00 at this office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
HENRY-CLAY HYDE,
Attorney at Law,
KISGwooD, W. VA.

Will pr ictico in Preston and ad,oini.,
cohnties, In Supreme Court of A p1oais ~
west Virginia, aud in the United States
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
A FARM FOR SALE.

A. farm Of 90 acres In Valley District
one half mile from Reedsville and on
line of the Black Bottle X II 20 acres of
this farm is cleared and 26 acres of good
TIMBER has now dwelling house and
barn now fencing and is in ex ,ellent
condition throughout; has two wells and
three springs Of nov failing water; UNI
dcrlaid with the and 700. veins Of
coal and iron ore; very desirable farm.
For further information Price terms.
etc call on or address.
STONE q KILDow Real Estate Agts
Kiugwood. West Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Decker Bros, X nabe, Behr Bros. and
Fischer Pianos are too we'll known and
universally admired - need any recon
mendation here. They arc simply "th9
best" Catalogue FREQ.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

CHICAGO COTTAGE ORGANS.
These Organs have nickle-platedf podat
protectors, and are very handsomely fin
ished throughout 8ixty-twO Ofs these
organs now In uso in this county al0ugs
They are very popular
Of Thirty Swiss BelIsl
cesy and all information, free BY matl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31
subscription :

One copy one yelr 81 so; six months
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-05-31

Stop at the Central Hotel.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-31
Chinese Ioyc for Flowers.

You may see on the hundreds Of canals
that cut up the country around Shanghai
boats whose dingy and miserable appear
cGcc betokcns the poverty, even the beg.
gary OF their occupants, and yet near the
stern. on the topof the Gawbang. orcooi-
ing canopy-the 'galley"-you will see
from TWO to "A dozen pots Of flowers.
Little Chinese girls nearly always place a
spriS Of some bright flower in their glossy
tre,Ses Of raven black, and they some
times show a good deal of taste in the al
rangement of heir nosegays.
Just about the 1t of February, or near
the Chinese ne% year, one may see men
ard boys selling branches of small bush
that bears a yellow flower. somewhat re
sembling the spicebush flowers of Vir-
ginia. This flower has, to a Chinese,
associations bright and pleasant rs those
that chung around the far famed haw
thorn that blComed III old England on
"Old Christmas Day" You can buy in
the market for a few CHEN or cash a lit
tie flower pot with few bulbs or datio-
dill in it, and by keeping it in the window
of your room soon have few bright
looking flowers. The Chinese do not
plant in their parks such elaborate flower
beds as the Americans and Europeans,
but they are very fond Of pot flowers. -
Nick's Magazine.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-31
Crcr Rabbit H. Dead.

Tho humble country people, The tCllcrs, are
advancing IN knowledge, II IDEAS, III lar
gu1Sc. The time was when most every
family end their kindred had a dialect Of
their own. There was 4 whole settlement in
Gwnnett county who said "wa!l" for we'll
''yaas' for yes, and added eh to every break
in their sentences "ile told ne ell that he
WAS gwne to town ch. aal | asked him en-
TO bring IRE some coffee EN- Til 70 was an
other very numerous family who enclosed
their sentences with $50 it WIS or $50 he
did," or $50 win" 81 have bought ne
COW, so have, and gave SIS for her, so
did" There are still people living among
the hills Of north Georgia who say youuns
and we'urs, but they are growing few and
old / knew a good woman who called her
daughter Thella, and when | asked what the
chid's name was, sail: "lIer name is Ot-ello,
but call her TEella fer short"
But the children and grandchildren Of these
good old fashioned people make 10 such mis-
takes. Thc schoolmaS,er is abroad in the
land, and the press is circulating KNOWLEDGE
everywhere. Miss Mu-free cannot now ird
tie people nor the dialect in Smoky mountain
that she writes 50 charmingly about. Betsy
Hamilton can't tiAd Ter guam, and curious
characters IL north Alabama. Gel Newman
can't find the north Georgia cracker around
Canton. That generation has well nigh gone.
Even TIE negroes have ceased TO use their old
tirio fol-. lore, ard brer rabbit AID brer fox
have ceased to discuss their private affairs
Bill Arp in Atlanta Constitution