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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
KEMMLER's DOOM SEALED
The Supreme Court Decides That
EIcctrocution - Const titutionaI.

The Supreme Court Decides That
EIcctrocution Is Constitutional.
Tho Supreme Court Of the United States
has denied the application for writ Of
error in the case ~ Remmier, under sen
tenco OF death by electricity at tho Auburn
IN Y } Penltentiary The opinion was 10y
Chief Justice Fuller
Reminders last chance, 20 far as any legal
question is concerned, has thus been ex-
hausted. The opinion follows very closely
that Of the New York Court Of Appeals.
As 90 Lawyer Sharman's claim that GER
tain rights guaranteed 10 citizens by the fifth
and fourteenth amendments had been abro-
gated iB Kemmler's case, the court says:
A. due process OF law I'm tho amendment
refers b chat law OF tho land which derives
its authority from the Legislative powers
conferred upon Congress by the Constitution
OF the United States 40. In the fourteenth
amendment, the same words refer 10 that
law Of tho land in each State which de
rives IL authority from the inherent
and reserved powers Of tho State,
exerted within the limits Of these funda-
mental principles OF liberty aud justice. IN
doubteoly tho amendment forbids any ar
bitrary deprivation of life, liberty OF prop.
erty, and In the administration Of criminal
justice requires that no different or
higher punishment shall bo imposed upon
one than such as Is prescribed for all
for like oGenses, but IL was not designed 70
interfere With the power of Tho State to pro
tect the Hives, liberties and property of is
citizens. The enactment Of this statute was
in itself within the legitimate sphere Of the
legislative power Of the State.
In an interview at Auburn, N. y,
Warden DurstOu said that he believed that
Kmnmler would be electrocutod some time
in August Whether he or the Sheriff OF
Erie County would elcctrOcute him would
undoubtedly be determined next month
Besides Kemniler there were four other
convicted murdsrers In New York State
whose fate depended upon the Court Of Ap.
peals decision They are:
Jueigo who killed fellow-Japanese I'm n
boarding house in New York city.
McIlvane who stabbed Grocer Buca 20
death In Brooklyn.
slOcum, who killed his wife 10 New York
with baseball club
Wood, = colored man, who killed n fellow
laborer named Charles Rufiln on the Croton
aqueduct last year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
THE NEWS EPIToMIZED.
Eastern aud MIDDLE States.

CAPTAIN MALvERS GRISpLE and his
brother Frederick were drowned at Castine.
Me, by the capsiEing of boat.
HENRY MARTIN, OF Piscataway Towuahip.
j., died I'm his one hundred and first YEAR
River.
JEREMIAH CuRRrER, nineteen. OF Man.
twelve ycar-old brother. The gun happened
TO be loaded and the boy dropped dead.
The Psblic Grain and Stock Exchange.
limited, OF lS Wall street. New York city
the larScst bucket shop In tho country, has
suspendeS with liabilities OF about g., 600, 600.
FLOODS have ruined crops and washed out
railroads I'm Central New York. Canisteo.
N. X, was inundated, aud great damage was
inflicted at Utica, Buffalo. hornellsviIle aud
Binghamton.
RICHARD VAux DemocraD was elected to
Congress from the Third District of Penn
sylvania, To succeed s. j. Randall.
yoHS MARoNKy, n scooper, foil into the
hold of the steam barge Italia at Buffalo, N.
Y, and was Instantly killed. His sister, Mrs
Thomas Hanrahan, upon being notified of
his death fell dead from heart disease.
The Union Labor Convention OF Portland,
Me-, has nominated I.R Clark for Governor
LUDWIG MABQUARpr, an artist OF PhiIa-
delphia, Penn, murdered his wife, Frederika,
by shooting her several times, and died
shortly afterward from the effects of poison
no had evidently taken before attempting his
wife's life.
BosToN striking carpenters have received
draft for 5000 from the Amalgamated
Society of Carpenters and Joiners OF Eng
land.
GEoRGE w. RoBERTs, who for twenty
years has boen the book keeper aud conhden-
tial manager OF the Smith a. Griggs Manu-
featuring Company at Waterbury, Conn,
tal ola xvit ia
$4,000.
@. Il. l.. KINNIER, cashier OF tho Pennsyl-
vania Gas Company, at Warren, is a de-
tauiter 20 the amount OF $4,000
A FREIGHT wrock occurred at Elizabeth
Furnace, Penn. Fifteen cars and one engine
were demolished. An engineer, fireman
and two brakemen were killed.
Six washouts wero reported ON the Upper
Coos Railroad, I'm New Hampshire A
wrecking train that started out 20 mako re-.
pairs went through an undermined bridge
six miles north OF Stratford. j. Twohoy,
Superintendent OF the road, and a section
man were buried under the engine aud killed.
The oldest resident OF Staten Island, N.
Y, Mrs. Marie Tucker, died at South
Beach, az the age of l02 years.
THE Central Freight House, at Albany
N. Y, was destroyed by fire, causing a loss
OF nearly 500, 900
STATE SENATOR IL. II. MCDONALD. of Hud-
son County, was unseated by the New Jersey
Senate, w, y, Stuhr, contestant for his seat,
was sworn I'm.
j. MONROE SHELLENBERGER, tho lawyer
OF Doylestown, Penn. convicted of defraud-
ing many farmers and widows, was sent 60
prison for twenty-five years
CLARENCE II. JEwETr has disappeared
from Boston, Mass, and number OF people
shoulder loss OF about 1900, due TO his
issue OF 400 bogus shares OF stock in the e. II
Jewett Publishing Company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

In case just disposed Of the Supreme
Court of Indiana has decided that a will
made on Sunday is valid It holds that
the drafting and execution Of will are
akin to the execution Of a marriage con
tract and solemnizing the marriage.
"The statute," the Court notes, "malses
it a penal ofTense 20 be found engaged
in common labor or in ones usual ayoca-
ton. II certainly could not be contonded
that minister Of the Gospel engaged in
solemuiziug a marriage on Sunday, or a
lawyer employed in writing q will TO be
executed on Sunday, would be subject to
indictment and prosecution for viola
tion of the statute"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
The "l,lack Drumv Fisb.

The black drum is one of our largest
game fishes, most abundant in the South.
ern States, but occurring along the
Jersey coast, and often found in the
waters of Staten Island, where one was
caught last week in Princes Bay.
Tho drum belongs to the fish family,
which, owing 10 the peculiar structure OF
the air-bladder, possess the power Of utter
ing sounds to greater or less degree.
Other members Of the family, such as
the weakiish, croaker aud roncador, make
"a grunting sound when boated (although
old fishermen claim to be able to detect
the presence OF large school Of weakfish
by the noise made by them) but the
sound Of the drum is tho loudcst, and
can be very distinctly heard at distance.
The croak of tho ubiquitous sea robin,
which does not, however, belong TO this
family, is familiar to all who have ever
wet line in the bay.
During the breeding season OF the
drum this noiso is more pronounced than
at any other time, the males calling To
the females, who respond in lower tones /;
and at night, while feeding on the oyster
and mussel beds, which provide their
principal food, the fish seem TO grunt
their satisfaction with the repast. Their
strong, pavement-liko teeth, work sad
havoc with the oysters, and forty years
ago this July tho oyster planters OF
Princes Bay aud other nearby waters
lost their entire crop. owing TO the
descent upon their beds OF vast schools
OF this fish Since then they have
not put in au appearance in such mum.
bers, although the damage done by them
is considerable, as they seem to take dc.
light in crushing the oysters, even
though they may not require them foi
food .-Nsto York Times.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
MAKE cHrLpHooo SWEET

Wait not till the little hands are at rest
Ere you All them full OF flowers;
Wait not for the crowning tuberose
To make sweet the last sad hours:
But while in the busy household hand
Your darlings still need your guiding hand,
oh fll their lives with sweetncssl
Wait not till the little hearts are still
For the loving look of praise;
But while you gently chide fault,
The good deed kindly praise.
The word you would speak beside the bier
Fails sweeter far ON the living ear;
oh fll young lives with sweetnessl
Ah, what are kisses ON cold clay lips
To the rosy mouth wepress,
When our one iies to her mothers arm,
For loves tcnderest caress,
Letnever worldly babble keep
Your heart from the joy each day shoul
reap,
Circling young lives with sweetness.
Give thanks, each morn, for the sturdy
boys,
Give thanks for the fairy girls;
With dover OF wealth like this at home.
Would you rife the earth for pearisy
Wait not for Death 20 gem loves crown,
suitably shower lifes blessings down,
Aud iili young hearts with sweetness.
Remember the homes where the light ha,
fed,
Where the rose has faded away
Aud the love that glows in youthful hearts,
oh cherish it while you mayl
And make your home garden OF flowers,
Where Joy shall bloom through childhoods
hours,
And iill young hearts with sweetness.
--Ddmlhters of America
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

AT Cabinet meeting the british pro.
posals Tor settlement OF the seal question
werc rejected. aud the United States war
ship Bear has been ordered Co seize aud dis.
mantle British vessels engaged i'm scaling IN
Behring Sea-
PhEsIpENr HARRISON signed an act pro-
viding that all mail matter, OF whatever
class, relative to the census and nddressei
10 tho Census Onice 20 the Superintendent
OF Census his chief clerk, supervisors or
enumcraeorS suau 90 transported tree py
registered mail
THE President has nominated Isaac w.
Dyer 10 be unite,i States Attorney for tho
District OF Meine.
j. ID. ABRAHAMs, Deputy Controller OF tho
Currency, tenderet his resignation To tho
Secretary OF the Treasury.
The United States Navy Department has
formally accepted the cruiser Vesuvius from,
tho contractors the Pneumatic Dynamite
Gun Company, OF New York,
ORDERS have been given to tho Unitei
States steamer Rush, similar ~ those OF the
Bear, togo to Bchring Sea, aud seixe illegal
sealcrs.
THE President gave special reception at
the White House to the delegates 90 the Ma
tonal Conference OF Charities and Corrcc.
tion.
THE United States Controller OF the Cur.
rcncy has issued call % the National banks
Tor areport of thoir condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
t'orcign.

Foreign.
Sm ALrRED kirby, owner of the Dept.
has failed, with liabilities estimated at 81, !.
iu0 600.
TuE new Japanese Cabinet has been
formed, the Minister OF Agriculture being
tho late Minister % tho United States
RusSfA has made one OF her periodical dc.
mands on Turkey for the payment OF tho
war indemnity. The Russian Ambassador
at the Porte has threatened that unless the
arrears from the new loan are paid Russia
win reserve the right 20 take further meas
ures.
THE International Miners Conference
oponed In Brussels Belgium.
THE marriage of Miss Clare War,l, OF Do
troit, Mich, and Prince de Caramau Chimay.
son OF Prince do Chimay, Bsgiau Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, took placs at Paris The
witnesses for the bride were Mr.. WhItelaw
Reid, the American Minister 20 France, aud
Lord Lytton, the British Ambassador.
A SERIOUS collision between tho striking
colliers and the troops occurred at Pilsen,
Bohemia, In which Ave OF the strikers were
killed and seven wounded.
FRANCISCO ROMERO, n tax collector I'm
Merida, Yucatan, committed suicide by
shooting because he was found 20 DO 5000
bnOTJ III nM ACCOUNTS
EYRAup, the Paris murderer, was cap.
tured In Havana, Cuba.
THE Provincial Government Of Nova
Scotia is sustained In the elections by largo
majority. Twenty-eight Government eau
didates are reported elected out OF n House
Of thirty-cight members.
DISPATCHES from Acneen, Africa, say tha,
the Dutch lost three killed aud fourteen
wounded In n futile attenp. To recover "A po-
sition from which tley had bs3n driven by
the natives The latter lost fourteen killed
A DISPATCH from Buenos Ayres, Argen.
tine Republic, says that twenty. six persons
were killed aud forty-one wounded In tho re.
cent rising at Puerto Allegro.
CHILE declines 10 sign the Pan. American,
treaty for compulsory arbitration.
AT Conselice, Italy, mob OF 800 women
and 200 navvies who had gono on strike
tried 20 force an entrance into tho Town
Hall, shouting I'VE ara starvingw The
crowd stoned tho troops who were guarding
the Municipal Building and the latter were
compelled 10 use their firearms. Sov Sral
persons were killed and number were
wounded.
THE workmen employed in the Prussiar
State gun factories mt Spandau have re
ceived an advance Of twenty per cent. IN
their wages
QUEEN VfcroEIA left London for the High
lands Of Scotland.
PRESIDENT CARSoT Of France, left Pari.
30 make tour OF the provinces. lie first
arrived at Montelimsr, Department ol
Drome, whore hs was enthusiastically re
ceived. From Montelimar he went 10 Avig
non, Mines, Besancon, Vcsoul and Bedfort
LABOR riots occurred in Ravenna. Italy
Three peasants were killed aud numerou,
soldiers wounded. The latter earn only four
teen cents lay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
oKLAHOMA's EXECUTIVE.

Governor steeIo's Arrival Greeted
with Statutes and Addresses.
Governor Steele, Oklahoma's frst Cover.
nor. arrived at Guthrie during the after
noon.
He was met at Arkansas City by a recep-
ton committee composed Of delegations from
all the principal cities in the new Territory.
The train on it's arrival, was greeted with
n salute Of cannon snd muskots by detach-
Tnent Of tho United States troops stationed
there
As the Governor stepped from the train an
address Of welcome was read, and Mr Steele
replied In n short speech. Ho assumed his
duties at once
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

There Is just now a remarkable revival
of the ship-buildiog industry in the State
Of Maine, announces the New Orleans
7ines Democrat. Yards, which long
since fell into decay, have been brushed
up aud the symmetrical shape Of a large
schooner OF ship has appeared, and the
hum Of building has taken the place Of
silence. After a careful review Of the
field it is concluded that the present sea.
son will rank well up with any in the his
tory Of this industry in that State, even
in It's most paImy days. While last year
there wos a marked increase in building.
this year will outrank It. This may be
in part accounted for by gho great ice
boom and the additional pumber Of bot.
tems needed 70 move the product
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

The burning of Florida steamer is
attributed to the laziness of watchmau
who attempted to I'LL lighted coal oil
lamp. The result was the loss of three
lives and the destruction of the boat with
all the passengers luggage. The New
York Telegram declares that ga term in
the penitentiary is the fit reward of such
lazinees
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

Domenico Cappelctto, journalist Of
Padua, Italy, sent his newspaper an
account of his own suicide and then shut
himself in room, lighted charcoal fire
and underwent asphyxiation. In foot.
note he advised the editor to print 100
extra copies, as he thought there would
bc an unusual demand for the paper on
account of his death.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

II is worth remarking that the Ger
mans have never called Bismarck "Tbe
Iron Chancellor" The title is one Of
French or British invention. Bismarck
was called der Eiscrnc Graf after the
battle Of sadowa, and for years he was
known only as "Thc Iron Count" But
this title is said to have been given him
in admiration Of his nerve IN himself
arresting BIinde, who tried to assassinatc
him in the open street
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

A Philadelphia barber testifics that the
use of leeches for black eyes is becom-
ing thing of the past. This is not
due so much. he says, to the growing un-
popularity of the leech, as it is to the
fact that black eyes arc much less fire.
quently seen than they used TO be. Is
this good sign, muses. the Chicago
Herald, or does it only point 20 the grow
ing popularity of the revolver!
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

In discussing the best way to keep
boys in high school the consensus of
opinion at the meeting of the Northern
Illinois Teachers Association at Rock
Island was that athletic sports should
receive more encouragement. Harm,
Field and StocknaaR suggests: Why
not substitute manual training or horti-
cultural pursuits? This would develop
muscle and impart useful instruction at
the same time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
FAMINE IN THE soUDAN.
People Dying by Thousands and Can
nibalism Prevalent.


In the British House OF Commons Mr..
Henry n. Howorth Conservative asked
whether enything had been done 70 relieve
the sufferers from the appalling famine In
tho Soudsn. Africa According 70 trust
worthy advices the population was starving
and cannibaiism was prevalent. The people
snakes being used for food. Around Iokar
and Kaasala hundreds Of persons were dying
daily from starvation, and In other parts the
state Of affairs was even worse, nearly the
whole population having perisbed.
Sir james Ferguson replied that RELIEF had
been given in every district that could bo
reached by the Government. but in places In
the interior, which were beyond tho control OF
the Government famine was rife and many
deaths had occurred. Around Suakim ZOO
persons were being fed daily. Tho failure ot
crops for successive years, added 10 other
causes had led 10 the present intense distress.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

that discarded sailor love Of yours, when,
after all, it was only little gray NeddyS"
You'll never be jealous ayainl" said
Dorothy, caressing the plump, mouse
oolored quadruped who was nipping
white clover heads at her feet
Never of Neddy, at all events" he
answered. - Saturday Night.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

The remarkable statement was recent
ly made from the pulpit by an optimistic
Boston clergyman that "there were
never more beautiful women that now,
and that Helens and Cleopatrds arc pro-
duced by the thousands"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

The newspapers of Louisiana, without
regard to locality, almost solidly unto
in demanding that tho United States
Government take charge of aud maintain
the lcvee system of the Mississippi
River
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

1t is estimated that 1912, 900, 900 is
invested annually in the cooperative
building associations in this country, and
that these associations annually furnish
1876, 900 houses or homes to their men,
harc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
United states Navy Ynrha

There are nine navy yards IN the
United States, located nc Brooklyn. N
y; Charlestown, Mass; Gosport Navy
Yard, near Norfolk, Va; Kiitor Navy
Yard. opposite Portsmouth, a. H.:
League Island, Philadelphia. Penn.
Mare Island. San Francisco, Cal Nc.r
London, Coau.; Pensacola. ria, auC
Washington, ID. G.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

There is an extraordinary increase OF
suicide and dueling in high military cir
cles in Russia. The fashionable duel is
fought at five PAGES with cavalry re-
yolyers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
VICTORIOUS FRENCH.

They Capture Two Towns ana XIII
1900 Dabomisns in Africa.
The Temps, Of Paris. publishes a despatch
from Senegal. Africa, stating that the French
have captured Segou and Auosebougon after
conflicts with the Dabornians The forces Of
the Dahomians AZ the battle at Auosebougon,
which took place on April 25 numbered or
teen hundred. All Of them we're killed The
French loss was fifteen killed and seventy
two wounded
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

The Argentine Republic imports yearly
over 500, 900, 900, and of this vast sum,
the United States sell them less than seven
per cent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
KILLED WHILE PRAYING.
The Dreadful Calamity which 90
CURED IN n German village.


CURED IN n German Village.
The village Of ST. Mahlon, near Hide
sbeim, Germany, has been visited recently
by severe hailstorms which have done
great deal Of damage. The people gath
cred in n church 70 pray for a cessation Of
the storm While tho services were In
progress a thunderstorm came up and the
church was struck by lightning. -Four per-
sons were Instantly killed and twenty were
injured, four being rendered completely
blind The people were panic stricken, and
In the mad rush for the doors two childraa
were crushed % death.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29
Explorer Stanley thinks that Africa
will in the future become what America
Is to-day.

A minister Of Boston says no farmer
can be successful who doesn't work six
teen hours day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-29

The adoption of steel ties in place OF
wooden ones seems to be one Of the CON-
ing reforms in railroad building.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-01-22
Move on. or Quit

Farming Is more progressive than al
mosi any other branch Of ministry Ifa
farmer does no; keep step Nnh the ad-
vancing progress o. the age, lie had bet
ter seek some other employment Il is
no use 70 seli ont and seek some richer
soil or more prepitious climate. Work,
constant and intelligent. l. required in
all clilnes and lanes Cultivate habits of
greater economy, but DO not skimp
pourselfor family Stop the leeks and
the wastes Composition i more pres
sing and more intelligent than in the
days jnst past Have better implements
and take better care Of them. Breed and
keep only the most profitable class Of
stock. make their stable warmer, and
prepare their food with more care and
feed il 70 them Iaore regularly. Have
arrangements mace for work Tor rainy OF
stormy days Arrange the farm and
stock 50 that suIamer will not be one
grand rush and winter a season ofidle-
ness- Move out Of the old rufs but not
out Of The state or neighborhood- Make
everything count and carefully count
everything. On a farm, as elsewhere, .
uian seldom rises higher than his aim
If farmer gets ahead and zins, it Is be-
cause he Is q business man. aud directs
bis farm on business prineiples--Iya0a
Rsgis,sr.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-01-22
A Tradition of the Harpers.

4 constant figure around Franklin
Square Is that of. Thorn Harper Of the
great Publishing house Of that name. He
Is q tall, handsome, blonde gentleman,
with the muscles ard gait Of a profession
al athlete. Although the possess0r Of 3
great fortune, he l. a. assiduols in his
attentions 70 business as any clerk in
that vass establishment He Is very pop
ular among his employees. A curious
feature about him and the other mem
bers Of his family is that they are all sd-
dressed by their middle names rather
than by their first u last
On account Of a tradition in the house
hold, nearly every male child Is given a
first name beginning with a J. and in
order to Distinguish themselves among
one another they Use the frst initial and
the middle name. The habit started in
the early family, and has extended ali
along the line 4 stranger calling there
and asking for Alr. J. Harper would
probably be ne. by q blank look of
establishment Only by knowing the
middle name and asking for the person
who bore Il. could he easily End oct the
gentleman be wished 70 see--Ner T0rt
Sar.