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pose that DOCS" name will be on
tire list this week and the whole
thing smoothed over, but there are
good many who think that it
might have been done accidently q
purpose to choke Powell off; but
when the people find out how it is,
1T will be big boom in his favor
and il he had of just had the nerve
to lay low, saw wood and say moth
ing till after the primary and then
come in as an independent candi-
date with an explanation of how the
CROSSES" shut him off it would have
been big campaign capital for HIM
and per chance whooped him on to
victory, but he has marred the eff
fects of this pretty little scheme by
kicking too soon. While it may be
t rue that the Doctor is a very IT.
Powell, no one disputes but that he
would make an efficient clerk. Well
we are sitting calmly on the fence
and watching the fur fly.
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TREASON In THE AIR AND ONE
CANDIDATE TO SPARE.

Ire MAN of Marques" Col.
Francis Marques Hoffman, is wor-
ried of the flesh and exercised of the
spirit. He eateth not by day nor
sleepeth by night, for the night
mare of despair hangeth over him,
and he seeth only defeat staring him
out of countenancc. He took
time and the campaign by the fore
lock and was the first to enter the
arena, and contest for legislative
honors. Believing that the carly
bird would catch the worm, and
that he stood in with the ring (and
would therefore get the ringworm)
he early announced his desire to
wear the mantle of Major Orr, and
has been fighting it GU: OH that line
ever since, belicveing that he was
the ring candidate, but, by the
shades of his departed hopes. there
is treason in the air. His own
stronghold is invaded and another
candidate is boarding him in his
den. Joseph w. Davis, of Etam,
Reno, is the man, and he Will divide
with Mr.. Hoffman the strength that
he relied upon to give him the nom
nation. Mr.. Davis is the ring can
didate and will get big vote on the
east side of the river, through the
influence of the Hon. John p. Jones
who brought him out. Mr.. Jones
came over to Kingwood and con-
suited with the "Bosses," and they
agreed to oring Davis ont, because
they could manage him just as they
wanted to, which was not so certain
OF the other candidates. This is
what has caused Mr.. Hoffman so
much vexation of spirit and gnash-
ing of teeth. AS soon as Davis g
announcement came out in the ma
pers, he mounted.his steed and came
post haste to Kingwcod to see about
this new move on the political chess
board, but what consolation he
received deponeth sayeth not. AS
1T now stands there is candidate
in each district on this side of the
river, and one extra and to spare.
as MIR. Huffman would no doubt
remark. DIR. Bryte seems to have
1T all his own way on the other side
OF the river, and no one has yet ap-
peared to mar his Bryte prospects.
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$50, 900 FIRE AT KEYsER, w. VA.
Mill and Dwelling House Burned.
1900 Bushels OF Grain DESTROYED.

Special correspondence OF the ARGUS.
About o'clock this morning,
June 16, the people of Keyser were
aroused from their slumbers by the
ringing of bells, the blowing of
steam whistles and the cry of fire,
ind when located it was found to be
in the grist mill of l.. A. Rizer and
was burning very rapidly when dis
covered, and owing to there being
no fire apparatus and no organiza-
ton the fire made rapid head way,
and soon the interior of the mill
was all aflame, and in a few mo-
ments the dwelling house, which
stood only about twelve feet from
the mill was on fire. Next came
the Whittier dwelling and the Reed
Hotel, which were only separated
from the mill by narrow street or
alley, which took fire several times,
but by hard work were saved.
Owing to the stiffness Of the
morning the fire was kept under
very good control. Ii it had been
just little windy, the business
part of Keyser would this evening
be in ashes. The loss is about 1900
bushels of grain, the mill with all
the modern and improved machin-
cry, the two story dwelling house
and is estimated at $4,000 with
$4,000 insurance. 1t is supposed
to be the work of an incendiary, as
there had been no fire in the mill
since Saturday. Sunday morning
there was no fire about the engine.
The loss is very heavy on Mr. Rizer
as he has made all he had by the
sweat of his brow. Also it is a
great loss to Keyser and vicinity.
The mill and house were fine prop
erty and it made q very hot fire, so
hot that telegraph poles fully fifty
feet away took fire and there was
not a particle of wind blowing
either. When the two upper floors
of the mill fell in it caused con-
cussion on the lower floor and came
near hurting three men who were
at work moving flour, among them
Mr.. 5. r. Guseman, formerly of
Reedsville, Preston County, but who
is now located here. He was Just
outside the door, and it blew him
about twelve feet across the street
against the Whittier house, but
luckily he was not hurt much.
June 1G, 1890. REPORTER.
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ROCKVILLE

ROCKVILLE.
Correspondence Of the ARGUS. ---
The Nebo Normal is progressing
finely more new students enrolled
last week. The County Superin-
tendent, Ben III. Elsey, is one of the
most practical teachers in Preston
County, and we feel sorry his term
of school is so short. We believe
when the people elected Mr.. Elsey
to the office of County Superinten
dent, that they elected the right
man for the right place, and ms far
us we have been able to ascertain.
he has complied with the require
ments Of his oath, and has dischar.
ged the duties Of his Office with
general satisfaction, besides we can
say that Mr.. Elsey is much OF a
gentleman.
We have society at tho Mt.
NebO School of a literary cast. The
question last debate was (Which is
the greater evil, intemperance or
war p The dsputants were S. N.
Smith and Il. II. Martin to affirm /;
Azareel Gale and John o. jenkins
to deny. Your scribe would sug-
gest the names of Bob Iugersol and
the chaplain Of the U. S. Senate to
discuss this momentous question the
next time.
We are informed that number
of the students and party Of
country lads and lasses, made trim
to the "Horns Of the Earth" last
Sunday, near the mouth Of Sandy
Creek, on Cheat River.
The accomplished daughter Of
Judge Wiles, Of Bruceton, Miss
Mary, who is attending the Normal
at this place, spent last Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Gibson were
visiting friends at Pisgah last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Lee A. Forman returned 10 Rock
Vile last week from Uniontown.
whore he has been working for some
time, accompanied by the measles.
DR.. NodrOw, OF BrucetOn, is the
attending physician.
j. VI. Chichester, Of Bruceton was
IN this vicinity last week on bust
ness and informed US that the Board
OF Education were going to discon-
tinue the Hope school near Pisgah,
IN Grant district, the coming win-
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CORRESPONDENTS.
BRUCETON.
Correspondence to the Aneus.

Correspondence TO the ARGUS
Rev. j. w. Smith will preach
here next Sabbath at 1870 a. m.
Our Sunday school is progressing
under the management of Mr.. &.
i. Bower, Supt.
j. NJ. Chichester and daughter.
Miss Lizzie, made Il trip to Buck
harmon last week TO make some
improvements on his property up
there, as Mr.. Chidestcr expects to
move his family there this coming
autumn.
Harry McGibbons, Of Scottdale.
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. III. McGibbOns. Harry has been
clerking in drug stare at Scott
dale for some time, but on his re-
turn will start one for himself OF
Uniontown.
Mrs. Smith Albright and little
daughter, May, are visiting Mr..
Albright's sister, Mrs. VI. i. Pell.
near Kingwood.
Our town is we'll supplied with
beef this summer, az we have two
butchers, Mr.. l.. RI. Wolf and Luz
Their Collins. Mr.. Collins eays he
will be around on Saturday morning
Of each week with the best beef and
at the lowest prices. Come early
Luther, and give us our beef for
breakfast.
The merchants Of our town all
seem to have a good trade and are
doing we'll.
Where is our railroad that was
talked Of 50 much ? u must have
been talked 10 death. Will some
one be kind enough 20 look it up
and write us OF It's whereabouts ?
We very much fear that politics has
absorbed the railroad and everything
else in this county for the present.
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Notice 10 Lienholdsrs and to Parties
Henry Hanger

Henry Hanger
= Fcoi.v
VI. y. Howe's Adunr q al.
To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwisc.on the rcni estate. cor ans Part there
oI.oi Howe. prior TO the Let day OF Pebrua-
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuu Court
OF Preston County made in a cause therein
lending, 90 subject the real estate. mentioned
~ the btu and proceedings 81 this cause owned
ny The said VI. +. Howe ptjor 60 the first dsy 81
February. I'M. TO the satisfaction 81 the items
thereon. you arc hereby required to present All
claims held by You. and each ~ you against tho
said ". y. Hove, which are liens on said real
estate. or any part oft. for actudication 70 me
~ my Office In kingwoOd. Pre- ston County Nest
virginia. 81. lr before the 18th day ~ June issa
Tue i1rtics % the above styled cause to-wit !:
iienry Hanger. PLAINTIFF. and VIA. g. Woriey
Admir- OF NJ. y. Howe. decd: Mary l. Howe
Henry Gay Hyde. guardian adj iitcn for Rose
Howe. James Howe AMI Robert Howe infant
heirs ~ VI. y. Howe. deed T.. B stone A IA
BOWMAN aud Louisa y. Boughner dcfcndanfs
VIII take notice that the foregoing csnsc was
referred To the undersigned. commissioner I'm
chanrcry, viii Instructions - ascertain and re-
port what Title, II any. VI. E. Howe In his life-
time he'd prior 60 the ist day OF February lssS5
20 the real estate mentioned I'm tho plaintiif's
the said " Il. Howe. which would lie liens upon
his real estate, existing and unsatisfed prior r.,
said FIRST day of February 1897 II still unsatisfi
ed. and their character. amounts pfforitieS and
70 whom owing. Also that ON said e5th day ~
June, 1850 at my Office aforesaid shall proceed
To execute said decree Of reference.
Given under my hand this 90 day OF May 1900
HENRY CLAY HYDE Commissioner
"N. q. BROWN, Atty for Pih. 5-29-it.
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June 16.
PLEASANT DALE.


Correspondence OF the ARGUS.
The people are very busy work
ing their corn between showers.
Some of our boys took in Mock
Court at the Hollow ON Saturday
night and report a good time in
general. except coming home. Boys
we won't give you away this time.
Sunday school is progressing
finely, but the attendance is not as
good as it should be.
Rev. Ringer having received ad.
ditional work, has left this appoint
ment to Rev. McCauly, who preach
es here next Sunday night. We
need plenty of preaching and a
justice or two here to keep little boy
troubles, in which persons are liable
to get scratched and their clothes
torn, from arising.
The most exciting event likely TO
take place in the near future is a.
wrestle between Glenn Carroll and
VIM. Garner.
We fear there are not quite
enough candidates out for County
Clerk if "Uncle Sam" belonged to
that side he would announce him.
self as q candidate at once.
j. w. hardly knows which one to
take. f. or X, but as k goes near
est standing for coffee, and he dom
like coffee, we believe if he has a
fair chance he will take f.
We understand one of Long Hol-
lows repre- sentatives to the cave got
his dutch up at us about our other
letter. If he is cranky enough to
get mad about anything in that, we
don't care but he had better keen
IL little quiet or we will tell more
about his trip than he wants every
body to know.
UNCLE SIM.
june ~.
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WAR In THE CAMP.

One of the madest men in this
county, at the present writing, is
the genial DIR. NJ. Il. Powell. of
Tunnelton, late candidate for
Clerk of the County Court. The
Doctor had announced himself
some time ago in three Of the coun-
ty papers; and has been running
like wlld-fire ever since, for the Of
fee, with bright prospects Of get
ting thepc in great shape. In fact
the contest had narrowed down be-
tween him and Ami Martin and
"Doc" was tramping on his heels
every jump he made so that some
thing had to be done to give him a
backset or the race was lost for the
ring candidate. The Doctor COM
piled with all the requirements of
the Primary and whacked up all
fees and assessment like a man but
10 ana Deh0ld you, when the Off
cial list Of candidates to be voted
for came out in the party organs
last week over the official signature
Of the Chairman, Powell's name
was conspicuously prominent by it's
absence. OF course the impression
was that he bad drawn of and i'm
mediately there was wild rush on
the part Of the other can didates for
PowelPs stronghold, each one try
ing to get the support Of "Doc's"
friends, showing them the list and
telling them that he had drawn of.
in the mean time Powell was charQ-
ing around with blood in his eye
and swearing by the great horn
spoon that he would have somebody's
scalp for the trick played on him
photographed 30 Wotring, Chair
man of the executive committee
about it aud he claimed to have for
gotten that Powell was n candidate.
q very likely tale indeed. We sup
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BRANDoNyILLE.
rrespondence OF the ARGUS
June IL.

correspondence OF the ARGUS
Lloyd l.. Shaffer, of Cumberland
was in town last week, representing
notion house in that city.
Mrs. Jesse Spurgin, of Glade
Farms, drove up to town last Satur-
day and returned, accompanied by
Mrs. Hethrington, who has spent
the last two weeks in town.
There is talk of picnic here ON
July 4, By the Sabbath school.
Miss May Moore, of Woodside.
Pa, is the guest of her cousin. Miss
Lynne Waddle, of this town.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S.
Tuttle, of Poneto, Indiana, on
June s, boy. Mrs. Tuttle was
Miss Annie McGrew, of Brandon
vile.
NJ. F. Corpenning and Mrs. L..
A. Waddle spent part of last week
visiting friends in Fayette County,
Pa.
Jared Matlick has returned from
working at Brownfield, Pa.
r. b. Waddlc went out to Terra
Alta on business this morning.
ID. M. Wotring was in town Sat.
urday and took Mr.. Fawcett back
with him.
Joe Ritenour and brother, from
Unlontown, are visiting Mrs. Jen-
ME Michael, of this city.
June 10. GYPSY.
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We publish on the first page an
extract from the Wichita EaqIe. the
leading republican paper in South
west Kansas, edited by March NJ.
Murdoch, son Of Thomas Murdoch
who was a brother to Squire John
). Murdoch and Godfrey Murdoch,
father Of our hardware merchant.
Henry Murdoch. NJ. NJ. Murdoch
has been in Kingwood the past week
visiting his numerous friends and
relatives here. having stopped over
on his return from an eastern trim.
lie is a very distinguished looking
man and quite an intelligent gentle
man. lie has been in the newspa-
per business the past 81 years.
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Our Agents.

The following persons are our au-
thorizcd agents, and will receive
subscriptions and forward the same
to us:
Reedsville, Mason Watson.
Newburg, Frank M. Dent.
Austen, John Mattingly.
Tunnelton, JAS. S. Hunt and w.
j. Lavelle.
Rowlesburg, p. A. Coniff.
Aurora, j. o. Lantz.
Terra Alta, Farley DeBcrry.
Albrightsville, Il. g. Martin.
Bruceton, S. M. Albright.
Rockville, ID. S. Gibson.
Sinclair, G.. N. Ridgway.
Eighty Cut, w. Scott Garner.
Camp Ground, Frank p. Gale.
Weston, John S. Mitchell.
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ter. How does this strike the tax
payers !
We wonder why some of our BOYS
got in at a very late hour in the
night last week. John Kemp got
benighted and while passing through
somo woods was heard to sing out
in tenor voice, ga charge to keep
l have, a gal to glorify."
How would the Albrightsyillc
boys like to tackle the Rockville
boys on game of base ball at the
close of the school. Let us hear
from you. PAssIM SCRIBE.
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We desire to call special attention
to the law card Of Messers. Wotring
and Elliott, to be found in another
column. The new firm is composed
Of Attorney D. VI. WotrIng, who is
well known to our people, and Prof.
Edward S. Elliott, who has recently
taken a course Of instruction at the
Columbia Law School, Of New York
City, and is also a graduate of the
law department Of the West Virgin
ia University, and as Mr.. Wotrinp
is already one Of the leading lawyers
at the Kingwood bar, the partner
ship makes a strong firm, and we
predict will be very successful one.
Any business intrustcd to their care
wiii rece,zs prompt attention.
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II. 1890. - '
VS.. > E0uitV.
Elisabeth Corbin, ct al
The above cnancery cause, by decree Of the
circuit Court of Preston County. made therein
ON the 5jth day of March. A. ID. 1880. having been
retcrred To the undersigned Commissioner I'm
Chancery, with the following directions to as
certain and report the real estate owned by the
deccdent. &. ii. Corbin at the tire of his death
The estate and condition of tire title thereto the
liens and charges thereon, their amount. charter
priorities. and To whom owing; 70 state audit
and settle the Administration accounts of Elisha
Thomas, Administrator of the estate of said de-
cedent, and appcrtion the personal funds IL any
In the hands of said Administrator among the
creditors az The said estate according TO their
respective priorities; and that he r. port any,
other pertinent matter which may be deemed 40
by himself or required by the parties or amy of
them; The parties To said cause to wit Elish,,
THOMAS, Administrator OF {. IL. COrbin. decedent
plaintiff ana Elisabeth COrbin, VIM D. Corbin
benjamin CGrhin, Caroline Travis Robert q
CCrbin, j. ". Thomas, The Bank uf Kingwood
and Elisha Thomas. Defendants will therefore
take notice, that, ON tho 18th day OF June A. ID '
lsh az my office In Kiugwood. Preston Count v
decree ~
Given under my hand this 18th day Of May.
4. D., 1890.
IIENGY CLAY HYDE, Commissioner.
May 2s-It-S7.15.
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The Hendricks Monument Asso-
citation, of indianapolis, has receiv-
ed telegram announcing that the
missing parts of the Hendricks
monument has arrived at New York
and will be shipped at once. This
will enable the workmen to complete
the monument by July /, and the
dedication will not have to be post
poned.
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Winfield Smith is off the u. s.
mail service for two weeks, visiting
at his home near Bruceton.
Albert Miller, son Of our black
smith, w. III. Miller, is working in
Connelsville, Pa, painting.
Mra WUMP.
June 16.
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THE South Dakota democrats
have nominated Morris Taylor for
Governor, Peter Couchman for
Lieutenant Governor, and Judge
G. NJ. Thomas and W. l. Quigley
for Congress.
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OWING to the prevalence of lep-
rosy in the Chinese quarters of
Philadelphia, the Green Hill Pres
byterial Church of that city will on
July l. abandon Sunday school
work among the Chinese.
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AN Illinois court has decided that
woman's lie about her age doesn't
vitlatc her insurance policy. The
judge thought that if they expected
a woman to tell the truth on that
point they deserved to be swindled.
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COLLECTOR PHELPS, of San
Francisco, states that there are now
fully one hundred and eighty Chi
nese encamped near Nogales wait
ing for an opportunity to cross the
Mexican border into the United
States.
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Tract Of 1876 Acres,
Commissioners Sale.

>, By. virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court of
lesion county, West Virginia, rendered ON the
4th day OF April, 1900, In the chancery cause on
Dayid Nine, ct al. W. Margaret BurA O. 81 al tho
Undersigned special commissioner will, on tho
18th DAY OF JULY. 1890.
at the front door Of the court house i'm KinRwood
W; Va, the same being "A court day. offer for
sale the tract OF land In the bill and PROCEEDINGS
mentioned " said cause, subject 20 the dover
interest OF the widow, Margaret Burke which
Interest - set out 10y metes and bound as shown
by the Plot OF the commissioners assigning the
same, which said plat cgn be seen by calling al
the once ~ the undersigned. Said tract OF land
contains a.. acres, Is situate IN UniOn District
ana Is valuable tract Ct land,
TERMS or SALE :-Somuch cash IN hand as will
20 sumceiut to pay the costs Of suit and proper
charges OF sale, and the residue upon a credit OF
six and twelve months, tho purchaser executing
interest bearing notes with approved security
WM. O.. BROwN. Special COmn1'r
Bond and security has been given by said sr.o.
clal commissioner I'm the above styiei oanse as
required by law.
TsSte i " W.rs,. f,iork
G-i9-4 s6.is. ~'o'N'
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10Th DAY OF JULY. 1890.

at the front door of the court -hdise In KIngwood
W va. offer for sale To the highest responsible
bidrer, the two tracts Of lard I'm the bill and pro.
ceedings IN said cause mentioned. subject to tho
DOVER interest Of Mary &. Gribble. widow OF II.
IL. Grbbie, decd, which interest IS set out 10y
commissioners assigning the same, which said
Piet can be seen AT The Office OF the undersigned
sara TWO tracts of land consist OF - acres and
situate In Grant District and are two very valu-
aDic tracts OF land. lying close 10 each other.
TERMS or SALE Sufficient cash I'm hand to nav
coS's OF rms suit and proper charges of sale and
the residue upon u credit Of six and twelve
months, the purchaser executing notes theref
W!th good security, bearing interest,
HENRY CLAY HYDE, ST eciGl Com'r.
Bond and security has been given by said
commissioners In the above styled cause as re-
qured by law, -
TeStc: J. w WATsoS clarL
0-i9-l-SG.i7
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Tuesday. July Is. 1890.

at the front door OF tho Courthouse OF said
county, offer for sale at public Auction the fol.
lowing described real estate in the bill and pro.
ceodings In said cause menttoaed and decreed 90
be sold
A tract 2iol acres of land owned by the dc.
PENDANT, Aicx W. linn, beipg the same white n
was conveyed To- said Zinn BY one Win. B. linn
by deed dated June 10. iSs3
Also "A tract Of about 100 acres owned ~ said
defend ant, and which was convened 10 him by
1854 -
Also tract 81 100 acres owned by the said
defendant. and Which was convened TO him by
one james Evans by deed dated June I, 1857
Also a tract ofell acres Of land owned by said
defendant, and which conveyed 20 him by
one James A. Brown comni ssiOner. by deed
dated August ~, 1873. Those tracts Of land are
fully described in said deeds which are recorded
IN the office Of the Clerk Of the County Court OF
said county, In whfch county said lands are sit
uate In Valley district.
Also tract Of 20i acres. and n tract Of 81 acres
situate In said copnty and owred by the defend.
Creek
TERMS or SALE :-Enongh cash in hand TO nav
costs OF suit and exIenses of sale and the resf-
due upon credit of g. u and ~ months the
purchaser executing for the deferred payments
interest bearing notes. with approved security.
P.J CaoaAN Special Comrs.
Bond with security has been given by the above
law. j. W Wsrsox
Clerk Circuit Court Preston County.
0-is-f-sI2.le.
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judicial Sale.

Fursuant to the provisions OF a decree Of the
circuit Court of Preston County. West Virginia
rendered on the 18th day Of December, 1889, in
me chancery cause Of Hyde and Murdocks w
commissioner will, ON the