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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04
The Reason of 1t.

The New York World recently invit-
ed all Democrats who voted against
Mr. Cleveland's electors in New York
State, or who refrained from voting, to
write their reasons brief and pointedly.
In the World Of the Nth inst. these
reasons are published, and a curious
study of human nature they are.
Nearly every reason under the sun is
given. Il. w. Folsom writes that he
refrained from voting for Cleveland
because of his hypocrisy in the matter
of civil service reform. He retained
Pearson of New York as postmaster.
and other mugwumps, and then, in
spite Of all the facts, he saw him ap-
point two or three of the meanest,
most contemplate and low-lived
Democratic heelers in the State of
Missouri to good places. Another
gives as his reason that the best way
to improve the Democratic party is to
beat it every four years" Another,
because he went on i hunting trip
and lived in shed for a week. John
J. honestly says his reason was four
bright ten dollar bills. would rather
have the money than see Cleveland
President" Another, because of the
treatment his company received from
Dan1 Magone, Collector of the port of
New York. One, because Blaine was
not running. Another says tho Clan
Ma Gael did it. Too friendly to the
Southern Brigadiers." Because he
kept Republicans in Office. Too ex-
treme in tariff views. Because Cleve-
land is more Pecksniffian than Jack
sonian in character. Too handy at
vetoing. Too stubborn and self-con-
ceited. Appointing Republicans to
office Abused the manufacturers.
Because he fired Sackville West.
Fear that free trade would bring wages
down to The basis of England and
Sweden. Tried to ride three horses
at the same time in as many different
directions. Too much big me. Bay
ard and Garland too much. For
toadying to England. Thought he was
the Democratic party. Another didn't
want any man of destiny in hi s'n.
Because he is a Know-Nothing. Be-
cause he didn't smash the trusts. He
was a Sizzling Rocket. Not enough
of a mugwump. He insulted the Eng
lish. He opposed the spoils system.
Because he drank beer. For vetoing
the River and Harbor bill, and five
hundred. more reasons, all of similar
nature, that plainly proves the truth
of the saying that" any excuse is bet
ter than none."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

TELEGRAPH operators, it seems, are
developing disease of their own.
One or two cases recently occurred
abroad, in which the finger nails
dropped off one after another. The
affection is supposed to be due to the
constant hammering and pushing with
the finger-ends required by the work
ing OF the telegraph instrument.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

THERK are more printers in the ma
tional House of Representatives than
any other single occupation except
law. Amos Cummings, of New York,
was tramp printer, and has set type
in every State in the Union. Senator
Plumb was first a printer, then an ed
itor, and finally banker. Gallanger,
of New Hampshire was . printer but
afterwards studied medicine. Far
quhar, of New York is not only . prin-
ter, but was once Presiden: of the In
ternational Typographical Union.
" Tim Campbell was once compos-
itor on the New York Herald when he
was elected to the New York Legisla-
ture. O'Donnel, of Michigan, learned
the printing business, and has always
kept at it. Dingley of Maine, Foran
of Ohio, Nicoll of North Carolina,
Wickam of Ohio, Hudd of Wisconsin,
Yost of Virginia, were all printers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

RUSSIA leather is made in Connect
cut, Bordeaux wine is manufactured
in California, Italian marble is quar-
ried in Kentucky, French lace is wo-
ven in New York, Marseilles linen is
produced in Massachusetts, English
cashmere is made in New Hampshire,
Parisian art work comes from shop
in Boston, Spanish mackerel are
caught on the New Jersey coast and
Havana cigars are rolled by the mil
lion in any large city IN the United
States.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

AN odd book soon to be published in
New York for private circulation to
contain catalogue of the very veal
thy men of the United States. About
forty years ago similar book was
printed and the standard OF wealth was
then fixed at 100000. Now it is
S1OOO,O 600.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04
PRESIDENT Cleveland took charge &

PRESIDENT Cleveland took charge OF
the government finances at most
critical moment; he had to conform
to the laws which were the cause Of
the embarrassment and administer
them; he has had to meet new obsta-
cles through the cumulative effect Of
evils which these laws entail; he has
found it almost daily requirement to
watch and adjust treasury action SO as
not 10 disturb industrial progress; and
yet he has brought the country through
it all with confidence at our great
business centers constantly increasing
both in the integrity and wisdom of
his management.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

THE Centennial Anniversary of the
Inauguration of George Washington
as the first President Of the u nited
States will be celebrated in New York
on the 30th of April next at the spot
where the Old City Hall stood, in
which Washington was inaugurated.
President elect Harrison has promised
to do all he can to make the celebra-
ton a success, and it is expected that
fully Z 900 will take part in the ban
1uet in the evening.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

AMONGST all the curious election
bets made by politicians, we notice
none by which the loser bound him.
self to tell the truth, the whole truth
and nothing but the truth in the next
campaign. As an oddity, such bet
would beat climbing creased pole
Er.
Yes, and be just about as difficult
to accomplish.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

The American Federation is now
the most powerful organization in the
United States, having IA membership
of $50, 900, or three times as many rs
the Knights of Labor. The chief OF
the American Federation draws sal
ary of 1900 a year, while General
Master Workman Powderly drew
5000 salary and the order expended
last year nearly $25O,OOO. The FEEDER
alton spent about $4,000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

IT is impossible to restrain warm
feeling when one reads that from, Bos-
ton, this year, slOO,OO went back to
old Ireland in Christmas gifts. most oi
il sent by hired girls in domestic SER
vice to their old fathers and mothers
and brothers and sisters at home.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04
D. 8. 3. HENRY,
i. s. DEPUTY SURVEYOR.

Rssideness sixth Street. Swan's Add.
tien t. Olympia. W. +.
OURvEYING Of all kinds promptly 1t,
- tended to. The re-est&blishlnR OF OLD
Government lines q speciality. Townsites
surveyed and plated. Railroads iocateu'
and levels run for drains. Lands exam-
usined and character reported.
OLYMPIA, June 8, 1887. u
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

Ex-President Hayes visited General
Harrison last week, and had long
consultation with him. 1t is believed
that Hayes will be offered Cabinet
position or foreign mission.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

ACCORDING to a writer in Notes
and Queries, the regular down-East
Yankee pronunciation came originally
from Essex, England, where it still
flOurishes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

A YOUNG woman in Providence, r.
l., has married Chinese member Of
her Sunday school class. This is like
Mr.. Blaine's gentle description of a
trust" largely a private affair"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

The official vote of Montana for
Delegate to Congress in November,
was 39,S46, the Republican majority
being 5,l2O.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04
The New York Tribune ia fr

The New York Tribune is frighten-
ed. 1t shrieks TO the Senate not to
touch the tariff-not to lay an unholy
finger upon single schedule. In fact
it says Congress has no right to touch
the tariff, " for the people passed upon
that matter at the polls"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

THE prize OF $50 offered by Amer
lean Notes and Queries TO the person
guessing nearest New York's plurality
for President was won by Thomas A.
White of Jacksonville. He guessed
13,O33 for Mr.. Harrison. Altogether
1867 guesses we're received divided as
follows: Harrison, 1855: Cleveland,
1,248.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

THERE are in New York city, with
its 100000 population, only 100000
members OF Christian churches.
There are in all 355 evangelical
churches, or one to every 4 500 inhab-
tants while there are 10000 saloons or
one to every l6O inhabitants.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

CoLoRADo has always been repre-.
sented at Washington by a red-headed
man.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

THE new Texas Capitol, built by
Chicago men, has been turned over to
the State and accepted. Three million
acres of land were given for this build
ing, the last installment of 10000
acres having been handed over to Col
Abner Taylor on Saturday. The build
ing cost, as shown by actual vouchers
$3, 1000, 900, which makes the cost oI
the land per acre to the Chicago syn
dicate 81.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

EGYPT, once the granary OF the
world, is threatened with famine be-
cause of lack OF water in the Nile.
1t is thought that some enemy has
changed the course of one OF the great
tributaries of that river so that it is
either lost in the desert or has found
route for itself into the Red Sea.
Should that supposition be correct
Lower Egypt may become a desert
waste, for in many cases it is much
easier to change the course OF a stream
than to restore it TO its original bed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04

A TELEPHONE is now operated be-
tween New York and Boston.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04
CARLTON HOUSE,

A. D. WHITNEY, PROPRIETOR.
yvyHIE favorite hotel il now open for the
reception of tho public. New house
and new furniture throughout. EVe'yensn9
F13s- Class.
Rooms can be secured by TEL
egraph.
COLuMBIA 81. bet. ThiFd and FoaTth.
Olympia, juno II. 1885. II
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1889-01-04
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I" &<-f

We tie undersigned Banks and Bankers soiu
pay all Prizes dyatcn in the Louisiana State
Lotteries schich may be presented at our coun-
ters.
r.. M. WALMSLEY, Pres. Lousa Nat. Bk
PIERRE LAMAUx, Pres. state NATL Bk
A. BALDWIN, Pres. New Orleans Nat Bk
CARL KOHN, Pres Unton Nas'J Rank.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

The cure for sickness 500 years ago
vas Neglect; 800 yeas ago, Sorcery
100 years ago, Herbs and Drugs; 25
years ago, Medicines; to day it ia
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TEN TO strengthen one weak point
Compound Oxygen strengthens both,
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Remember always one thing You
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

nevsmen,. OF resp,eAseu, q.

Movements OF PeopIeAbous az.
l. w. Criss, Of Evansville was in
the city this week.
N. j, Crooks, of Keyser. WAS in the
city Tuesday.
Henry Glover, of Terra Alta, was
in town this week.
John j. Cooke. of Housewife, was
in town, on business, Tuesday.
b. E. wotring, of Horse Shoe Run,
was in the city one day recetly.
Mrs. j. Frank Manown, Of Rowles-
burg, is visiting her parents. here.
Assessor G.. Pulliam, of Portland
district, was in town this week.
Mrs. G.. w. Rider was visiting at
Newburg and Independence last week
G. Y. Bishop went to Fairmont on
Monday to accompany his wife home.
Oscar Posten, of Terra Alta, was
in town Tuesday on business.
II. L. Hanway, ofFellowsville, was
in town Tuesday.
David Grant Smith, typo on the Era,
who has been of ON a weeks vacations
returned Tuesday.
Hons. VIM. G. Morley. VIM. M. o.
Dawson and Nj. S. Bryte left Monday
morning for Charleston.
Frank Trembly, one of Preston's
young pedaeogues called to sec us
one day last week.
Milt w. Portzman, Jos. f.. Walls
and t. nj. Greggs, of Morgantown,
registered at the Exchange Tuesday.
Mrs G. Y. Bishop, who has been
visiting relatives, in Fairmont,
returned home on Monday.
Miss. Il. May Rinard, of Cranes.
vile, spent the holidays with Mrs. d..
Il. Oaut, of Oakland.
DIR. w. NJ. Dent, c. +. Ellis and A.
NJ. Moore, of Newburg we're in the
county capital on Monday.
Misses May Bishop and Nora Raw
e%nscraft, Of T~unnelton, were in town
last Friday.
Mrs. j. w. Watson, of Terra Alta,
was in town on Tuesday visiting
friends,
j. o. Lantz, of Rowlesburg, was in
town Monday, and made this office a
pleasant call.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10
Corporation Election.

The municipal election held last
Thursday for the selection of a may
or, recorder and FIVE councllmen
passed of without much excitement
although considerable interest was
manifested by some Of our citizens.
The following gentlemen we're select
ed for the ensuing year:
Mayor-Wm. N. o Dawson.
Recorder-D. NJ. Wotring.
Councilmen-G G. Jackson, F. NJ.
Thomas, 9. W. Fawcett, G. K. Wick.
cry and j. T.. MurdOck.
II is to be hoped that the new
council will 60 20 work just as soon
as they take charge oftbe corporation
affairs to make the many needed i'm
provements. They will find The pave
ments In q miserable condition, some
portions Of the streets almost az bad,
and (nOw gentlemen, don't get shock
ed) several street lamps scattered
about town that should be lighted on
dark nights Considerable money was
expended by the outgoing council,
but the pavements are in almost as
bad condition as they we're before any
repairs were made. Several good
crossings we're laid last year, but the
work Of Improvement is not complete,
and our citizens will hold the new
council responsible for the non.per-
formance Of their duty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

If you have lost your pocketbook,
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have lost your health-whichI is ore
precious listen TO as. MedIoInes
can do nothing but check disease,
they act negatively, not positively.
They cannot build up your health or
brinv back your strength or renew
your vitality Why do you hesitate
to join the large army who are using
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The quality Of our curative agent is
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during the last eighteen years. In
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moment. We will send free some of
our books on the subject of health, II
you will send your address.
DRs. STARKEY & PALEN,
1927 g. 1929 Arch st. Phila. Pa.
Q 20 80
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

g. Il. Root, OF Horse Shoe Run,
met with what might have been a ia
tai accident, a short time ago. He
wac riding along the road, several
miles FROM his home, when he came
to where a man was telling trees,
Not knowing that the tree upon which
the man vas chopping was so nearly
ready to fall. Mr.. Root continued on
his way but just as he came opposite
the tree he saw it start TO fall. Know.
ing that 1t would be instant death TO
stop, he whipped his horse forward,
but could not get beyond the line Of
danger before the tree fell, striking
his horse acros its shoulders knocking
it to the ground and wounding 1t so
badly that it will probably die. Mr..
Root did not escape. The tree struck
him also, hurting his back, side and
leg in a terrible manner He was
taken to his home the next day, and
is now, we are happy TO say, on a
fair road to recovery.
Herman Hanger, a young man en-
gagged in hauling logs near Amblers-
burg, met with n serious, perhaps fatal
accident IN Friday morning last. The
road over which he was dragging the
logs was pretty steep, aud at one place
has a sharp bend. To Keep the logs
from going over the e~nbankment at
this place, a small bank of earth had
been left. On this occasion Hanger
was bringing in IN exceptionally large
log, and was walking on the lower side
of the road. When he arrived at this
bend, the embankment spoken of above
failed to keep the log IN the road, and
young Hanger was knocked to tho
ground and the log rolled over him,
crushing him in a terrible manner about
the body, At the latest advices the
unfortunate man was not expected to
live.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

Correspondinglylow rates are made
from other stations on the line.
The tickets will be good for return
trip.on all regular trains until Janu.
airy 20, inclusive.
Through parlor cars will placed on
day train and sleeping cars on night
train. The tickets will also be avail.
able to and from Baltimore but must
be used for continuous passage in
both directions. No better timecould
be chosen for a visit to the National
Capital. Congress will be in session
and the galleries of both Houses, ne
we'll as all other public buildings, will
be open to visitors.
The long limit on the excursion
tickets allows ample time for visiting
Alexandria, Mt. Vernon, Richmond,
Old PIT Comfort, and other points Of
interest within easy reach of Wash.
ington.
For tickets and parlor or sleeping
ca accommodations and illustrated
guide to points Of interest in and
around Washington, call upon or al.
dress, Agents b. d o. r. r. 1lO2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

Last weeks Journal contains a
communication which refers TO the
notice given in the Neto Era (Which
also appeared in the ARGUs) of the
charitable acts of some of our citizens
on Christmas. and makes . charge
that would lead the readers 10 infer
that one OF the gentlemen named had
written the notice. In justice to those
gentlemen we have to say that nei-
ther of them had anything to do with
II, but Il was written by q member of
the 81. E. Church Of this place.
Sheriff jackson could not have made
better selections for deputies than he
did. c. c. and Dawsey Forman, for
Pleasant and Portland districts, are
gentlemen Of honor and fully compe-
tant to attend to the business they will
have to transact. j. .. Lantz, of
Union, has had experience in this bus
mess aud everything will be safe in his
hands. AS for Julius Monroe, who
was appointed for Valley and Lyon
districts, not n better man could have
been found. The Republican appoint
ees are equally good, and we predict
that Sheriff Jackson's administration
will be a success.
"Handsomer than ever, said q lady
in q drug store the other day, as she
took up Hoods sarsaparilla calen.
der for 80. Her verdict will be gen.
orally affirmed when this popular lit
tie annual visitor is put up in your
home. The beautiful child,s face
with rosy cheeks. deep blue, and au.
burn bangs, surmounted by a hand.
some bonnet tied with white ribbon
over a pink dress and blue jacket, all
make a charming combination of col.
or seldom equaled. The head is "cut
out" and the monthly slips are neat
and plain. Ask your druggist for
Hoods calender, or send 6 cents in
stamps for one to @. /. Hood e. Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10
California Excursions.

Excursions TO Colorado and Pacif.
ic coast points will be run January
Is and 20, and February IL and &c,
0ia b. & o. r.. r, Passengers pur-
chasing second-class tickets will be
furniuhed free accommodations in
reclining chair sleeping car to Kansas
City, and in sleeping car from thence
to destination.
As the number of passengers for
each excursion is limited, those who
contemplate going should communi-
cate at once with the following Ag'ts,
viz:
ID. Bird, Pass. agent. d o. Cent.
Bldg, Baltimore, Md.
II. A. Miller Pass, agent, b. & o.
Depot, Wilmington, Del.
Lyman McCarty. Ticket agent, S33
Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa.
PIG. Smith, Pass. agent 1851 Penn.
sylvania Avenue, Washington, d. c.
l 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10
''Nothlng 70 Equal IT,

81 have been selling Simmons Liv,
er Regulator for tho past six years.
My customers pronounce IL the best
ever used. One of my customers
whose health was Ia a wretched con
dition from a very bad and stubborn
case of Dyspepsia, used the Regula-
tor and was entirely cured. | am
using il myself for Torpid Liver.
caused by close confinement. l find
nothing TO equal IL and Highly recon-.
mend its use. Respectfully,
C.P Hisey, Druggist,
Elinburg. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

EIHHN ~ 10
Frank J. cheney makes oath that he IS
the SO Nor partner Of the firm Of y. j..
Cheney q Co.. doing business IN the city
of Toledo, county and Slate aforesaid,
and that said firm Will paV tho sum Of
one hundred dollars Tor eseh and every
ease of oaisrrh that cannot be cured by
The use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHgNgY.
Sworn 20 before me and subscribed IN
ny presence, this December GA. D. SO.
- A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL Notary Public.
-@
Halls Cstsirh Cure Is taken Internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
Gus surfaces Of he system. send for tes-
timonais, free. r. j. CHENEY Toledo, o.
mB-sold BY Druggists, Is conts~sn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10
Notice to Lien Holders

To all persons holding hens by Judgment
or otherwise ON the real estate OF John
ID. Nestor
In pursuance OF n decree OF the circuit
cOurI of PRESTON county, mado IN n cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate
OF the said John ID. NestoT 10 the sstis-
faction of h lions thereon, You are here
by required 80 present wi claims held by
You and each OF YOU against he said Jno
ID. Nesior which ARE liens ON his real es-
tato or any part of 10, Ter adjudication to
me ut my otfice I'm Kingwood, Preston
county. West Virginia, on or before tho
Sth day OF February. A. ID. 1880.
Given under my hand this Sth day OF
January 1880.
T.. j. CRoaAN.
I l04 Commissioner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-10

He said MY Love l atm sorry to dis
appoint you about tho picnic, but my
trotter has a lame foot" That's nothing I
We've got plenty Of salvation oil. The
Detroit Ffee Press Fiend has been pun
ming on DIR. Bulls cough syrup. His is
only gratitude, all thinging men know
its morits.-Er.