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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-28
One Of the Back Counties Heard
From.

Thomas Oxley is q substantial
farmer living a few miles above
Griffithsville, Lincoln county. A
constant habitue of his barn the
past twelve years is a blacksnake,
which by actual measurement is 8
feet and inches in lcnth. This
uncanny pet has by frequent con-
tact with the family and the ami
mails about the barn have become
quite gentle, and appears as CRATE
full for any little attentions as a
dog or cat would. lie is entirely
docile, and has never yet attempt
ed to harm man or beast. The
family has cultivated the snake on
account of its ability to destroy
rats, mice and other rodents which
infest barn. Annually at sta
ted period his snakeship divests
himself of his last years suit. and
appears In glossy new one. This
thrownoff clothing, though well
worn, is free from rents, and has
been carefully preserved by Mr..
Oxley, and the collection would
make fair beginning for muse
UNI. "Jim, "as the reptile is called,
can generally be found about
the barn, winter or summer, and
comes readily at the call of his
name. His owner values him very
highly and will on no account
allow him to be molested. - Hest0n
Democrat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-28

The Democratic candidate for
State Senate in the Tenth Senator
ial district has more Gall about him
than any man we ever met. In
fact, he is all Gail, and if he don't
win in the race for legislative hon
Ors, it won't be for lack Of pure,
genuine, unadulterated Gall. If
the Republicans trot out DR.. NJ. s..
Holt, of the Weston Republican,
and it seems likely that they will
will just take this kind Of Gall to
get Holt on such man and down
him. This battle Of the editors
will be watched with interest by the
public.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-28
Funny Anecdote In n Prohibition
Town.

A lady of Weston went into a sa-
loon ut that place; caught her hus-
band by the ear, and yanked him
out on the sidewalk, without any
ceremony. lie had just been rela-
ting to some of his boon companions
number OF his brave exploits, but
that little woman knocked him silly
and he went home as meek as u
lamb.
The above story is floating around
among our exchanges, and sounds
funny coming from a town where
all the municipal officers are dyed
in-the-wool prohibitionists. The
Council refused to grant license and
are supposed to have closed up, shut
up, dried up and broke up every sa-
loon in the town, and still this brave
little woman, who evidently wears
the pants at home, and is entitled
to, easily finds her husband in sa-
loon and takes him home, while the
prohibition council, with n prohi
bition mayor and prohibition SER
geant fail to find the traffic they are
posing before the people as having
broken up. We would suggest to
the good people of Weston that they
give the women a chance next time,
and elect council composed of the
fair sex, with the woman above
named as town sergeant. We will
bet,. however, that the next town
council will be a license body, and
be compelled to grant license to get
money enough to pay off the in
debtedness piled up by the ineffi-
cheney of the present authorities.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-28

VIZ are very much afraid that
the Wetzel DemOcr0tis retrograCing
as it is now filled with plate matter
in place Of the spicy editorials here
tofore written by Col. Bob. Neil
downey. We would much prefer
TO read Col. BOb's. writings to the
advertisement-like, used-to-fill-up
with matter now running in the
Democrat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-28

According TO the census bulletin
just issued, the West Virginia debt
is as follows No floating or bonded
debt. Cash and funds on hand
81 ,020, 243.51, as against 1856, 200. d
81 in 1880. The same excess Of as
sets over debts.
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MCKINLEY TARIFF BILL.

There is not section or line an
the entire bill that WiU open the
market for another 6ushel Of acheot
or another barrel Of pork.-JAMEs
G.. BLAINE.
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that he is q regular sclf-binder.
though he may really be nothing
1ut rake, and proceeds TO biud-h
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
CAPT. O'SHEA IN COURT.
He Denies Several Charges That Wer,
Made Against Him.

The hearing Of Capt O'Shea's motion to COM
init the Star, Freen,dn's Journal and Herald for
contempt was up yesterday in London. Capt
O'Shea was present, faultlessly attired, wearing
a new silk hat, new gloves, blue silk tie and
carrying gold-headed Malacca cane 1t was
remarked that he had more the appearance of
a man who was going to be married than one
striving to be divorced. O'Shea's fidavit was
read denying absolutely the newspaper state
ments and especially the scandalous suggestion
that he was complaisantly married. He AYERS
that his suit for divorce is bona fide and before
instituting the proceedings he had consulted
his wife's relationships. Wood, Mrs. Steel,
Lady Barnard Lennard, Mrs. Chambers and
Gen. Sir Evelyn Woodland obtained their SYM
pathy and support.
To this Sir Charles Russell and Mr.. Asquith.
counsel for the defense, replied that O'Shea
himself invited publicity by granting an inter-
view to one of the papers in question. O'Shea
adds to his first affidavit another denying he
was stunned in the house of commons for con-
niylng at the Jason between Parnell and Mrs.
O'Shea. The case was adjourned.
For several days Capt. O'Shea has been in
receipt OF anonymous letters threatening his
life in the event of his continuing his suit
against Mr.. Parnell as correspondent with Mrs.
katherine O'Shea. While nobody believes that
MIR. Psrnell or any of his responsible political
heutenants is cognizant of the letters, it is re-
gretted that they should have been written.
since they cannot fail to be used to the disad-
vantage of the home rule leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Elections of Officers.

The Rochdale society of the District elected
officers last evening as follows: President, A.
L. Longley; vice president, Smith Thompson
secretary and treasurer, J. W. Harsha; ser.
geant-at-arms, John Finn; door keeper. G. B.
Sayer; executive committee, John Morrison
Joseph Jones; auditing committee, C. r. Smith
II. g. Potter, F. J. Young.
She anthropological society last evening
elected officers as follows: President, DR.. Rob.
ert Fletcher; vice presidents, section A. Col.
Garrick Mallory; section ID, Prof. l.. F. Ward
section G, Maj j. W. Powell; section ID, Prof.
0. L. Mason; general secretary, DR.. Frank
Baker; secretary to board of managers, Wes-
ton Flint; treasurer, Parry b. Pierce; curator
II. W. Henshaw; councillors, Col. j. G. Bourke,
Prof. j. II. Gore, W. H. Holmes, DIR. Washing
ton Matthews, W. j. MCGEE, Col. +. A. Seely.
At meeting of the stockholders of the
Mccormick cane umbrella company held last
evening the following were elected officers OF
president, J. NJ. Grady: secretary, NJ d. Brain
ard; treasurer, ID. Loughran. Board of direc-
tors: George w. Cochrane, c. +. Montgomery
w. II. Gaines, ID. Loughran, c. W. Leannarda
j. NJ. Grady and NJ. ID. Bralnard.
AT a meeting OF the new board of trustees of
the Mutual protection fire inSurance company
held last evening the following officers were
reelected to serve the ensuing year: President,
William Ballantyne; vice president, William j.
Sibiey; attorney, James H. Saville, and secre-
tary and treasurer. James E. Fitch.
At a meeting this morning of the board of
managers of the National safe deposit COM
pany the following officers were Neglected to
serve for the ensuing year: Benz. P. Snyder,
president; Chas. c. Glover. vice president; E.
Francis Riggs, treasurer; Albert L. Sturtevant,
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Condensed LOCALS.

James Snowlen. charged with violating the
policy law. whose bonds were forfeited Mon
day. was brought into the Criminal Court yes
terday On q bench warrant and committed.
kecOgnIZanccs were forfeited in the Criminal
Court today in the cases OF Horace Wells, as
sault. and Peter Mcmahon. two cases OF assault.
Hon. Carroll ID. Wright, United States COM
missioner of labor. will deliver a free lecture
this evening in the chapel of All Souls church,
corner nth and l. streets northwest. Subject:
Communism IN history.
In the Criminal Court today the four cases of
receiving stolen property against James
Waters. cOlOred. was called and Sir. Cook stat
ing he was engaged in another court the case
went over TO tuesday The chief Justice over
ruled the motion fer reduction of bail
lesterdGyla wagon ran against the buggy of
Mr. Albert Garry ON the 9Th street side of the
Washington market. NaSruder Greyson, a boy
who was in the buggy at the time. was thrown
GU. and badly bruised. He was sent to his home.
$50 i:h street northeast.
special car of the United States fish COM
nilsson, under the charge of Mr.. Z. II. Lucas,
has gone to Wytleville. Va, for a supply of
red front and carp for this city
In the case of Ada Tinney, charged with re-
ceiving stolen property, the motion to admit
to bail was overruled by Chief Justice Bingham
today.
In the case of EdwardI. McClelland fol-
causing the death of J. ii. Benton on Monday
night. Vim. 7. Estes was today committed to
jail as a witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
GEORGETOWN.

A DESTITUTE OLD SoLDIER.-For six consec-
utive nights John Curren, an old man, applied
at the police station here for lodgings and each
night his reques. was granted. but when he
came in last night he was locked up on the
charge of vagrancy. 1t was learned from him
that he was a stranger having come to the Dis
trict to prosecute his claim for q pension and
that during his stay here he had exhausted his
means OF living. In the Police Court this
morning the prisoner plead guilty to charge
of vagrancy and was given twenty days.
A WIFE WHIPPER FINED. - Lewis John
son. colored, who lives in Congress-
street alley, was beating his wife Annie.
last night, when Officer Welsh appeared
aud arrested him. This morning in
the Police Court the case was tried and fine
OF 50 was imposed. Mr.. Dumont, the prose-
cutting attorney, said that the officer wanted
the defendants personal bonds taken, as he is a
hard working man. Judge Mills said that if an
officer arrests a man and has no case against
him he had better let him go i'll the morning
before coming to court. When q prisoner is
brought to court and there is a case made out
againt him. said the judge, the court is going
to impose penalty. The fine imposed was moi
RENTED.
HIS MIND AFFEcTED.-Francis F. Lee. a col
ored resident of Georgetown, walked into the
Police Court this morning and asked to be sem
down to the workhouse. lie was accommo
dated and will have 80 days to serve. Lee il
property owner and Ii well connected. He il
said to be demented.
DEATH OF WELL KNOWN CoLoRED MAN.
John Connell, former well known colored res
ident of Georgetown, died yesterday at his res
idence, No. 1l4S 10th street.
NorEs.-An enjoyable german was given las,
night at the residence of Mr.. =. A. Darneille on
Georgetown Heights by the Cotillion club.
Mr.. Thomas o. Drill is recovering from pro-
longed attack of the grip
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
n A M-fIrpat tailS-tpmneratura
ton. Is. Receiving reservoir-temperature A
condition at north connection. 80: condition a,
south connection, &c. Distributing reservoir -
temperature, 40; condition. ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The Memento for Columbus.

To the Editor OF rHE EVENING STAR:
have read with some interest the various
suggestions OF your correspondents in favor of
an arcn as a mcmento for Columbus 1t strikes
me that there would be far more sense in put
ting the same amount of money into memorial
building or bridge. and thus combine utility
with ornament. such structures can be made
fully as ornamental. and can be made to tell
the Whole story almost at a glance. The build
ing OF monuments and arches is "a relic of olden
times that | think can be improved upon
Above al We don't want any river gods or other
heathenish or NEUROLOGICAL figures. They
smack too much of a barbarOus and heather
age, when.the lives of millions of human beings
were sacrificed to crafty the pride OF ambition
of some arbitrary monarch, as in the building
OF the pyramids. Give us the memorials of ali
great and good men and women who have done
anything to benefit mankind, but let them be
more in consonance with the enlightened age
IN which We live. WED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The Columbus Memorial Arch,

To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
am much pleased to learn from yesterday 8
STAR that the suggestion of Columbus memo
rial arch originated in THE STAR and that it has
since been urged SO ably and with the addition
of noble details by Hiss Johnston. The time
has surely come when the project should take
more practical shape than that of newspaper
item, and should be very glad 10 assist in any
general effort toward bringing the matter be-
fore Congress for its action. Whatever be the
fate of the fair and its date this at least may
be secured by proper legislation promptly car
ried through that on the four hundredth ami
versary of the landing of Columbus a great
arch, concentrating that event by every re-
source of the sculptor's art and representing
the united tribute of all the Americas 70 his
memory, might be dedicated in this the capt.
tai city of Americas leading nation. Even if
its completion required longer time it would
under wise direction, be a constant stimulus to
high national ideals of art and to sentiments
of the broadcast patriotism. Neither Washing
ton itself nor the favored nation to which this
beautiful capital belongs can afford to neglect
this singularly favorable opportunity for MAX
ing addition to the worlds artistic and his
toric monuments which shall be worthy OF
Americas greatness. FRANK SEwALL
1881 l. street, January 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
Good IenpIars.

Friendship lodge of Good Templars in a body
paid fraternal visit to John b. Finch lodge
last evening and were accorded most cordial
reception. The attendance of members was
very large and the number Was further in
creased by the initiation of ten applicants for
membership. At the close Of the business ses-
sion the lodge was entertained with vocal
music by Messrs. Webster and Stahl recita-
tions by Messrs. Roth, Funk and Mcintyre and
Miss Bertha McGaugh, and short speeches by
Grand Chief A. kalstrom, Grand Secretary
i. &. Sturgeon, MIR. V. +. Bishop, Mrs
Bishop. superintendent of Undine juvenile
temple, Mr.. b. b. Blackford, acting chief tenn
plar of Friendship lodge, and Mr.. s. H. Sher-
wood, past chief templar of John b. Finch
lodge. The return visit to Friendship lodge
will be made on February 10, and on January
80 the lodge will visit Star of Hope lodge.
Mr.. 3. b. blackboard has been commissioned
as deputy GET for the eastern district
Mnnehaha lodge at its meeting last evening
was favored with the attendance of Large dele
cations from Monumental and Perseverance
lodges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
How the Body Was Unidentified.

The dead body of the co.ored man found in
the river at the Independent ice company's
wharf yesterday afternoon. as published in the
second edition of The STAR. was removed in
the patrol wagon by the police of the fourth
precinct to the moryue. where it was discov-
cred that four fingers were missing from the
right hand This was the means OF identifying
the body. IL Was that of Fred Lyles, South
Washington negro, who had been employed in
store on 4 street About the middle OF De-
cember he got on spree and disappeared.
he was last seen near the river and it is thought
that he accidentally fell overheard ami wa,
drowned The coroner viewed the body and
gave a certificate of death. an inquest not being
deemed necessary. The remains were removed
TO the Washington asylum and will probably be
inferred III pOtter's field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-22
The West Virginia Contests.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Both houses Of the West Virginia Legislature
met in joint assembly yesterday afternoon, at
which session John Price, chairman of the
joint committee to formulate rules to govern
the joint session in the gubernatorial contest,
made report, which allows Judge Fleming
and Gen. Goff to appear for themselves, if they
so desire, and twelve hours is allowed to menu
bers of the committee to discuss the report,
time to be equally divided between the major
ity and minority. the chairman of the commit
tee to close. Other members of the legislature
will have the right to discuss the question when
any member of the committee who has the
floor yields portion of his time. 1t is UNDER
stood that Gen. Golf will appear in his own be-
half with his attorneys but Judge. Fleming
will leave all to those who represent him and
have his case in charge. The contest will be
begun at noon TODAY