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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-02
Is THIS OF INTEREST To your

We received lovely line Of BLACK LACE FIGHTS
today We know they cheap the prices We bought
them. We bought quite quantity. We have marked
Them exception ally cheap. They comfortable ar
ues OF wear for present evenings for neck or head
gear. We have marked them as follows
One number a uouia ~ n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
BABY MYSTERIES.

Where did you come frotasbahy dearf"
"ont of everywhere into here"
Where did YOU Get your eyes Of blue"
"oat Of tlie skies as came through"
"wha, makes tho lsht In Their, sparkle aud spin y
Some OF the starry spises left In
Whore did you ge, that little toarf"
Il found IL waiting when ! got here"
''wha, makes your tosehcad so smooth and
highs"
"A soft hand strokcd It az went by"
what makes yonr cheeks like warm. white
roscf'
Il saw something better than any ono knows. 3"
Whence that three cornercd smile Of blissr''
"Ihree angels gave me At once kiss"
Where DID you get this pearly eart''
God spoke, and IL came out 10 hear"
where did You get these arms and handss"
Love made itself into HOOKS and bands"
"Fce,, whence did ycu come. you darling
thingss"
Prom tho same box as the cherubs wings"
How iid they all come Just To he youy'
cod thought about ms. and SO grew"
but how did you come To us. ycu dcars"
God thought about you. so an here."
-S~orgc Hac Donald
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

From The Tucker County Pioneer.
There is movement on foot TO
establish a telephone line from here
to Rowlesburc.
No Democrat voted the straight
Republican ticket in this county ut
the late election, but lots of the Re-
publlcans voted the straight DEM
ocratic ticket.
Sam Phillips accidentIy shot him
self few days ago while cleaning
out a loaded gun. The charge
passed through bis arm above the
elbow making an ugly wound.
We failed to issue a paper last
week. The election news fairly
took our breath away, and besides
we had been working about twenty
six hours a day for the past month
and needed alittle rest.
Page GoG was accidently killed
at one Of the iIulings log slides on
the Pennington lands last week.
Goff was standing at the foot Of the
slide when II log jumped ont Of the
slide, striking and killing him in
stantly.
Squire Emanuel White, os Dry
Fork, was drowned in mill dam
on last Wednesday week. Itis re-
ported that he was intoxicated at
the time, but some suspicion foul
play, as he was last seen in company
with a mau Of very shady charac-
ter.
The corporation authorities had
dilapidated Russian peddlcr up
before the Recorder last Monday
for selling goods in the corporation
without license. lie was assessed
$3.50 and after an immense
amount Of gas the corporation au-
thorities took table cloth in paw
mont, the retail pricc Of which
would be about 75 cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
The Longest Word.

Several of your correspondents.
says letter in the New York SIN
have lately submitted, as entitled
to the honor of being "thc longest
word in the English language, " the
first three of the words following
in competition wherewith | send Al
fourth:
/. Dis-pro portion-a- blc-ncss.
:. Hon-or.if-i.ca- ca-bil-i-tud -in-i-ty
3. Dis-es-tab lish-ment-a-ri-an-
ism.
!. un-pro prc.an &c. pen. ult imat
-i.ca-bil-i-ty.
The meaning of the last is obyi-
ous and may be predicted of the
great majority of words in every
languahc, since it apple, to all that
have no "yropreautepenuIt;" that
Is. TO every word Of less than six
sYllablos. The stem OF the word. OF
course. IS "uIt," the rcmliudcr be-
ing in aggregation OF prcaxcs and
Scycrllcrs aga, says another
SFH correspondent, the same thing
WAS np, and, rs near rs ] can re-
member. he word broaght ont by
the San then was "Ycloci ocdes;ri
nnistritnrrianelnr;s'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
NOW LET'S HEAR FROM MR.
IAI.T!EY.

hp@oE AaGDs -;uac time since
Mr WaiI Hartley Of yaIlcy district
ssi,i to Sentieciln in Terra Al.a.
fht C9l. j. -, Iiigg. Hon. -.
II. Gi yer, \. J. isiioi anil John
>. Perkins were politically dead in
Preston county and that the Re-
pablicn5 would never elect either
Of ihc above named gentlemen to
Office. DC. As a matter Of infor-
nation to the gentlemen and their
friends, we sent you the facts and
they were published in recent is
sue OF your paper. Mr. Hartley
then wrote personal letter to each
OF the above named gentlemen and
deiied that he had said anything OF
the kind, that it was "a trick OF
the Democrats and the ARGUS TO
stir up strife in the Republican
ranks, that he was a warm friend
OF each of them, &c. 1t looks as
though some one had lied and in
order to refresh Mr.. Hartleys mem
ory we will just ask him If he don I
remember Of having a conversation
with MIR. NJ. +. Stuck, Of Terra
Alta in which he made substance
ally the same remarks as we're pub
lished in the Argus.
one VINO Knows.
Portland District, Nov. 10, 80.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

As anuounccd last week, the re-
mains Of Gen. Crook were disin.
tered on Tuesday Of this week and
taken to tho National Cemetery at
Arlington for the final intcrment.
The remains were ia charge Of Col.
Corbin, Z S. a. and Webb Hayes.
Of Cleveland. O., son Of ox.Presi-
dent liayes O0fiopd Demorrof.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

An extraordinary thing happened
in johnson County, Kentucky,
election day, chronicles the Chica-
20 Post The leading candidate
for County Clerk died at three o.
clock in the afternoon, which was
before the closing OF the poll. When
the votes were counted it was found
that p majority Of more than five
hundred was to the credit Of the de.
ceased person. Now comes the op-
posing candidate aud claims the
certificate Of election, upon the
ground that the votes thrown for
the other man we're rendered null
and void by his deceaso before tho
close Of the election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

sheriff Daniel r. jackson.
Deputies Jul!us X. Monroe. kingwood. Valley
nj Plrasatt l. w CrlsS, Lyon; !. o. LautZ,
tniCn; Y. K. Hanway, Reno; r. +. Cuppett,
Grant: Dorsey Formna. Portland
CLERK Circuit Colrt--John W Watson.
Clerk Counfy Court. AMI Martin.
Prosecuting Attorney Neil J. Fortncy.
scsnHty suvYryor--A. T. McMilicn.
supt. Of schools Ben u. Elscy.
Asrssor- East side. Cahrie. Pu.iam
west side. John = Perkins
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

George Gicssman, Of Eglon, W.
Va. put up his cash, backing his
assertion that Preston county would
give 1000 Republican majority. lie
had plenty Of faith, but lost his
cash. Moral; Don't bet against
tbe ever irumphani Democracy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
Constable.

Haywood District, j. +. sto1c,--Io.eph r.
Rhodes.
NSiiey-A. }. neBcrrv. Emanuel Dixon.
I.yo1-I !. ~ CrISs, William B. Taylor
,.eao-i;en =. Woodward. SAINT W. Bow nan.
pJrtlNnd-pFcston Glover.
nton-JlOy1 G. Shafics, George Gcissman.
Pleasant James q. Suilmer. a q. Ciddester.
Grant y iiiiam r d. Milgtr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

First DistFict-Goorge W. Atkinson, Wheeling.
Ohio County.
Second District--M iliam l.. Wilson, Charles
town jefferson co.
Third District John d. Anderson, Nicholas c.
H., Nicholas County.
Fourth District-Charies B. Smith. Parkers-
urg, WOOD County
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

coHN,sssoSxRs coi-SrY CorRr.
Cgans District Samuel r. Conner, Pres.
Pleasant. Lucian A. Martin.
PORTLAND Henry &. Beatty.
Jniol. 4. =. King.
Reno. Moses Il. Sinclair.
lyon. Reason A. Pcil
Valley. Mason watson.
kiugw ood, Leroy shaw.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
DIRECTORY.
state omeiaIs.

O0vernor--A Brooks Fleming, Marion County
secretary OF Stato--W n. Ohley. Marion Co
Auditor Patrick i. Duty, Webster Co.
Treasurer--N William Il. Thompson. Caben Co.
ATTORNEY General Alfred caldwell. Ohio CO.
snSt. OF ScboOis-S : Morgan, MonOngaiia
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

John Grcascr will furnish yon
coal Of a superior quality from the
Old Reliable Boyle Mine, near tow
at 6 cents per bJshel for the run Of
the bank and cents for al Jumps.
Give him your orders and you viii
get your coal promptly. O-lS-L
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

singwosi. Jose III y. Goawin, sircon Mat
tinxiy.
Waller. Dave 9. Z!an. John Y. Sirahia.
lfon jane Mc.se,'. David J. Gibsg1,
kcIO, n. II. Whcs'cr. r. " Su Vi.efs
Pa-tiani. IohI " Hill, r.. ID. Benson
llioa. L>>sc W S,safa-. luliu- Schcrf.
sPlcVe <z.ts'yi y. siilleg. y. II. .jhr:!n.
1Ssr'lnf, W. II. McGib5On', Alpha iiagaus.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

WV io'c N. - Aocll, tOunucr of tho
Baltimore Sun. will shortly take the
veil of Sisterhood. She has applied
for admission To tue convent OF tho
Visitation, at Georgctown. MISS
Abel is one of tho wcalthiest women
in Baltimore.
-"
Pure unadulteratcd Gall will get
there every time and we want to
congratulate Bro. ID. w. Gall of
the Phillippi Plaindcaicr for over
coming Republican majority OF
nearly 600 in the 10th Senatorial
district and ecing elected to the
State Senate.
George w. Peck author Of Pcck's
Bad Boy and editor of Pecks Sun
of Milwaukee has attained cminence
asa humorist and is now coming
to the front in politics. About.A
year ago he was elected Mayor Of
Milwaukee, and Inc is now Governor
Elect Of Wisconsin having been
elected bya large majority on tho
Democratic ticket. The "Bad
Boy" gave him his start in tho
world.
Hon. John Van Valkcnburr,
Past Supreme Chancellor, Knights
of Pythias OF the world died at his
home in Madison, Iowa the 18th Of
last month. HIS death was caused
by carbuncle. Go was born ut st.
George, Ontario and located at
Madison in 1883. lie was Prcsi-
Dental Elcctor in 1876 and 1880.
Was candidate for Congress in
1874 and was defeated by one vote
after i47 BALLOTS. lie was n promsA
nent member Of the l. o. o. +.
for many years. Was Grand Master
OF tho Order in Iowa and was Grand
Representative to the Sovereign
Grand. lodge in 1883.
He was twice elected Grand Chan
cellor Of the X. OF T.. OF Iowa and
elected Supreme Chancellor in 1885
He was the senior member OF the
law firm Of Van yalkcnburg and
Hamilton OF Madison, at the time
of lis death. He was the author
of some important and valuable
Pythian Literature. Among them
"The jewels OF Pythian Knight
hood, "Thc X. Of r. Complete
Manual and Text Book" etc. and
altogether his death in the prime of
life is serious blow to the order.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
snrrene Copr. of lppenls.

Adam C. snyder, OF Grccnbgier County.
Henry Brannon. Lewis Co.
j. ". English. Mason CO.
Daniel y. Lucas, Jefferson Co.
CcnyeneS at Charleston Second Wednesday In
January: Wheeling. first Wednesday In june
chsriestown. FIRST Wednesday in September
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
PENCILAGRAPHs



Joseph IL. Hawthorne formerly
OF this place and we'll known TO our
people, has just been honored by
The people Of Kansas City, Mo, by
being elected to the position Of City
Judge for term Of four years with
a snug salary Of $4,000 per year.
Ho was tho only Republican on the
ticket that was elected and had
majority Of I'll III Democratic
district. We congratulate ''Joe"
on his success in the West. II is
ever TINS with our young men,
whether they go Fast. West, North
or South they always get there with
both feet
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

rfnia ioaves kinfwood 40 19O r. M and Ar
riFos at iuurofon nt $40 o. m.. lcafes rnrrof
tor "a Qoa. ni md arrives ef Kinqvo0d al 1910
p ~ leAvof kinqWood nt $50 p ~ and arrltn
at IunHctou nf $50 b. m. leaves rfinrrlfo5 .f
np ~ fn1 nrfives % hinRvfof af s.56r ,n.
traio. daii5 except Hfiof
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
COnrts COavenr.

Circuit Court March - September ], and
ccetnher II.
County Coart--First Monday I'm January. April.
uly ana October
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
rnliea States senator's.
MnmSfr. ofrongress.

Charles J. Faulkner. Aartinsburg, Berkloy
County.
John K. Kenua. Charleston, Kanawha County.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

We learn from the Tggart Tallcy
STIR published at PhiIippi, Bar
bour county that "Whcn boy,
DR.. Jas. T.. Reeves lived in Philippi.
lie is now an eminent physician,
living in Chattanooga. Tenn, and
has written considerably on various
subjects pertaining to his profcs-
sion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

Squire Bosworth, the famous
liom tanner who for number Of
years had charge of Sell Bros. show
Is Philippian and has the distinc.
ton Of being tho most successful
animal tanner and manager in the
United States"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
C0Gn'y q tials.

Jadze, Ih,rI ~ ilciaI DIs'riei.
Jo.erh II. uoke. KIM b. Il Preston county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

George y. Tccts Of Albriehis-
vile has been granted pension.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
state senator's gleTenih D.s:r.ei.

William q. Worlcy. kingwood, Preston CO.
Col. Jossph Snyder, Monongalia Co.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
Unnsr nf nrIcrnies.

Eat Slde--Dr. NJ. s. Brytc. Buicetun
Wcst Side--Major Z. y. Orr, klneWOod.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
Town Omc.ais.

Nayor-Charlos " Bishop
Reoorder-Joseph ack soa.
C0uneilmcn--J. l.. stone. William g. Brown
Johu 9 aurdook. Chas. W. fawcett, James H.
Carroll.
Societies:
knights OF Pythias-Isodge meets every Tues
ray evening ~ their hall over j. ". Bakers
ttOre at 100 o'clock.
Independent order OF odd Fellows-I.odge
Iegets every Saturday evening at their hall IN
Bishops Block at 7:2O O'Clock.
Golden Rale EncamDsnent. No. 30. I. q. o. r
movts First and Third Monday evenings Of
each month, In the Odd Fellows Hail. over the
pcstofice.
The independent order Of Good Tcmplars--
tsOdge meets every Friday evening, in tic X Of
Hall. az 7;3J o'clock.
King Phillip Tribe 80. -. improved order Of
Rcd Men meets every WednesdaY evening at
3 o'clocf in the knights 0f Pytbias Hall over
Bakers store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

RELATIVE RANK IN PoPULATfoN OF
THE STATES AND TERRIFIC
RIES IN 1870
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27
Churches.

~ y. Church-Rev. " w Rider. Pastor
Service3-PreschinRe every sunday NJ 100 q. .,n.
nd ls30 p. m. Sunday School .. m, Class
Meeting 2 e.. m. Young Folks Meeting at Gas
1T TO
Presbyterian Church Rev H. r. Mcdonald,
Pastor.
Notwithstanding every Sunday At iO:30 n.n
nud 1-30 y. fn. Sunday School n 2 D. IN. Prayer
Meeting every Wednesday evening
A. VI. r. Church-Rev. BOsley fOyce Pastor
Seryicos-Preachiug, Fourth Sunday IN each
month.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-27

Miss Eliza Pinson, who died a
her home near Atlanta, Ga, the
other day. had q black beard fifteen
inches long, but steadily refused
al offers to place herself on oxhi-
bition. Poulticing her face for
toothachc when o young girl is be.
licved to have been the cause Of The
abnormal growth ~ beard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-24
Mormous ThiDkiug OF eettlicg In
Mexico.

LIMA. Ohio, Dec. 90 B. G. Faurot, the
well known banker of this city. President
of the Columbus, Lima & Northwestern
Railroad, and largely interested in a rail
way enterprise in Mexico. returned home
from New York Sunday, and an
nounces the consummation of deal with
John W. Young. the eldest son Of the late
Brigham Young, whereby Young comes
which was granted Mr.. Fauro. by the
Mexican Government three years ago
Negotiations have been in progress for
some time, and were finally closed in New
York yesterday, The land is situated in
the northern part of Mexico
About three years ago NJ. Faurot OBJ
tanned a valuable grant from the Mexican
Government, which included these lands,
the stipulation being the construction Of q
railway exteudng from Deming, New
Mexico. to the Cashilabompa BAYOU, on
the Pacific Coast. The Mexican Govern
ment, in connection with this grant, offers
5000 to every family and $50 to every
sif gle man who locates permanently on
thi. land Mr.. Young has 10000 people
who will colouize on these lands, and it is
understood that they are all Mormons who
now reside in Utah. Since the Genties
have obtained such strong hold in Salt
Lake City, the MormoBs have been looking
around for new and suitable location.
Youug is an extensive railroad contractor
and recently completed large job in Utah.
As the Mormons already have small colo
ny sdjoining the lands Of Mr.. Faurot. this
seems to be the desirable property, and il
would indicate that they propose utilizing
their newly-acquired lands in their coloni.
zaton scheme. The Mormons hope by this
move to get away from the restrictions
placed on them by the United States, and
where they can teach and practice polyRa
my without fear Of being molested. Mr.
Faurot does not wish to state the consider.
ntion, but the amount involved 10 very
large
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Maine Fraternity Notes.

II is probable that the action Of the
Council Of Administration, G. A. Il will
result in holding the next department meet
ing at Portland some day in February.
mmsnder-in Chief Veazie of Vermont
will at,end.-Portiand argus
Las. Tuesdays sleep Pequawket tribe
entertained Masconomo, of kaishtville and
Prssumpscot of North Gorham. Two pale
faces were adopted snd the warriors de-
gree was conferred on two candidates after
which an oyster supper vas served. There
was large attendance and . good time was
epjoyed by all. Great Sachem Foster was
present and was very entertaining.
Extensive preparations are being made At
Portland for the grand ball to be given by
ST Albsns Commandery ou the evening Of
Jsnua,y 6. 1t will be strictly . Knight
Templars flair, admitting none but knis hts
and their ladies' to the floor, and all Knights
must attend in full uniform Of the order.
The decorations sre in charge Of Geo. W.
Beals of Boston, Mass, vho will spare No
pains to make them unusually artistic.
The folio~iog officers we're elected fol
the ensuing year, By Hoooh Lodge /. o O.
+. At Bidde ford on Friday evening: Chiei
Patriarch, james A. McSeaity; High
Priest, Albert s. Paige; Ssniof Wa'den,
Walter L. knight; Junior Warden, L. l.
Peck: Scribe, Charles P. Rhodes; Tresur-
er, wes,brook Berry; Trustees. J. B.
French. weetbroak Berry. orrin Fender.
san. Grand Patriarch William a. Austin
and Grand Marshal W. B. Litslefeld oi
North Berwick were present. clam boi
was induiged in sitter the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-24
4 PORTLAND WOMAN
Attempted Suicide BY Drowning
iDs at Fall River, Mass.
The Government Closes Its Case In The
SaTtell trial.
Dsisnce Opsns-Ds sniss Murder Was
Committed In New HAmpshire.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. sS.-The wo-
man Who made the sensational attempt at
suicide last night by jumring from Crab
Pond bridge proves to be Mrs. Julia Nc
Donald of Portland, Me. Her sister came
from Newport this morning, but declined
TO give her own name. She said she lived
in New York city and was euroute with
Mrs. Mcdonald to the metropolis. She
said Mrs Mcdonald had been engaged in
literary work, principally in writing short
stories for newspapers and press syndicates
She was married fourteen months ago
After the birth Of her child her nervous
system became shattered and she Was at
tackled BY melancholis. She attempted to
take her life once before her arrival in
this city, where her sister hoped change
OF scene and = temporary removal TO New
York might prove beneficial. The sister,
like Mrs. Mcdonald. is we'll dressed and
evidently highly educated At 80 this
afternoon, Mrs. Mcdonald was taken from
the city hospit.l to the steamer Providence
of the Fall River line, and placed in the
charge of the captain. Both ladies left for
New York tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1890-12-24

NEW YoRx. Dec rs The tariff reform
club held banquet tonight. at Madison
Square Garden to celebrate the recent
democratic victories. which the club views
- vindicstion Of its principles. Govern
we're laid for 500 persons and the galleries
we're we'll filled With an audience Of
which ladies formed . prominent part.
The decorations were elaborate and beauti-
full
Among those seated At the tables were
ex-President Cleveland, John G. Carlisle,
Everett P. Wheeler. who presided. Gov.
Horace Boies of Iowa, Govefnor-elect
Russell Of Massachusetts, E. Eilery Anter-
son, Cor gresham Wilson of West Vir-
ainis. Hon. Carl Schurz. W. L. Hsnsst Of
Pennsyivania. T. L. johnson of Ohio.
Luzon b. Morris Of Connecticut, H. Viii
lard, d. s. Lamont. Senator Brice. W. l..
Trenholm, and Ex-Governor Hosdly Of
Ohio. Roger Q. Mills of Texas
was to have spoken TO the toast
Reciprocity" bu, could not come.
Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Carlisle and Richard
after o'clock, Everett p. Wheeler began
his Introductory address. He referred to
the work done by the reform club during
the pzst year. They had spent S25, 900.
Cleveland was introd uced and spoke. Vine n
Cleveland had finished his speech
there 1were loud cries of "0ur next
President" Cleveland and 1892 y
Tie chairman presented Cleveland, amid
loud applause, a massive silver cup. said to
be me of q set Of l3 made for the presenta-
,ation to j. fferson on behalf of bis admir-
ers in the l3 original States. Senator Jeha
q Carlisle of Kentucky, met with an ova-
ton. He spoke to the toast, Popular
eovernment71it' Just extents and iimita'
Gov. Horace Boies of lows responded to
the toas. "Our New Allies in the North
west-What Our Farmers Have Right TO
Demand"
William z. Russell responded TO the
toast The Place of New England in the
Pending Contest"
William U. Hensel of Pennsylvania re-
sponded to the toast An Awakened Coun-
try
Hon. VIM. d. Wilson of West Virginia
res esponded TO the toast 1.-THE Fifty-Sec-
ond Congress; may it be temperate, just
and fsr-.eeng Thomas Wilson of Min
nesots responded to the toast; "Issues
change and parties change with
them" Thomas L. Johnson, Of Ohio,
responded to the toast; "Mckinley's
discovery you can fool some
of the people all the time, but you can't
fool all the people all the time" Among
those who sent letters of regret we.e Ros-
well p. Fowler, Ex Minister f J. Phelps,
Chsuncey +. Black, Penr sylvania; David
A. Wells, Norwich, Conn; and Senator
Mcpherson, New jersey.
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RAILROAD TRAFFIC
Seriously Behind In Scotland - No
Prospect Of Settlement.

GLASGOW, Dec. 23.--In spite Of oil the
efforts made to bring about settlement Of
the matters in dispute between the railroad
officials and the railroad employees. the
strike continues to extend in many difec.
tions. Traffic is now hopelesslv behind
time everywhere along the lines Of the
roads affected. The engine drivers repor,
many signal boxes empty. deserted by The
regular occupants, and In other cases,
where the signal men remained at Their
posts, the signals were 90 worked - to b,
msleading, and consequently delaying thr
passage Of trains In n most annoying and
dangerous manner.
The directors of the three railroad compa-
nies TODAY, resolved to stand Arm. The
block is increasing all the way TO Carlisle.
All suburban trains to Edinburgh have
stopped running. At Dundee and Arbros
the men came out in a body at midnight
and stopped all traffic to Edinbu gh and
Aberdeen. At meeting in Perth late to-
night the railroad men resolved to strike.