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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21
Deaths Doings.

Died, at Horse Shoe Run, Pres
ton county, West Va. May 18th,
1891. Of lnosmatory rheumatism.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wotring. wife Of
Daniel c. Wotring, aged "a years
Z months and il days. The de
ceased was the mother of 10 chill
dren 8 of whom survive her to
mourn her loss. Her AND her aged
husband had lived together for 81
years 6 months aud 10 days.
She joined the Episcopal Meth
odist in early life and lived con
sistent member until death. Her
remains were followed to her grave
on the 1Sth by large concourse of
Of friends and neighbors. She
leaves her husband who is in his
S2nd year, remarkably stout and
strong for man of his age.
FRIEND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21

Ladies n IT'S, Feathers. Flower
&c. call and see them ut
JACKSON & POSTER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21
ExcsrsIOns to Mountain Lake Park

Rev. G G.. Baker, Of Hagers-
town, Md, has been appointed by
the Baltimore and Ohio r. r. &c,
Excursion Agent for Mountain
Lake Park. PaFties desiring 20
make arrangements for the trans.
portation of churches, Sunday
schools, societies, or other organ
ised excursion parties, can pro-
cure full information concerning
rates Of transportation and train
service by communicating witt him.
Special inducements in The way Of
low rates and special trains will be
offered for the transportation Of
large parties. 5.144t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21
Improve Your Stock.

Pedigree Polmd-China pigs of
either sex or pairs not akin. as
good rs the best and for ono-third
less money than you pay Western
Breeders. Also eggs from standard
Breed. b. Z Rock aud Pekin
Ducks. Sweet Potato plants after
May 10th.
II. D. CARROLL,
Masontcwn, w. Va.
4.3o.tf.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21
l. O. r. N.

Last Thursday afternoon, two
wagon loads of Red Men, drove over
from Kingwood to Rowlcsburg to
attend the Parade and Supper Civ.
en- by Pawnee Tribe of that place.
The following parties went from
here: j. w. Baker, G. f. Wick
cry, Roy c. Stone, Capt. j. f.
Murdock, II. IL. Potter, r. NJ.
Murdock, George Niece. Walter
\. stone, Viii Thomas and Dol.
phia Jackson. The parade took
place around the principal streets
and consisted of Pawnee Tribe, the
members of King Philip Tribe from
here and several member Of IIia-
watha Tribe from Grafton. The
supper was immense and was given
in the Hall of the Tribe and con.
sisted of all the delicaeies Of the
season. The boys returned next
morning highly pleased with the
trip and are loud in their praise Of
the manner in which Pawnec Tribe
entertained them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21
Bsugb's Pure AeidaIatod Phosphate

For Buckwheat-used with won.
aerful success by 500 Of the Jesl
farmers IN Preston county last sen.
son.
Buy Of us. IF you haven't the
ready cash, you are as welcome az
ifyour pocket book was overlooking.
We sell to You on ten months time.
payable in produce without interest
IAN opportunity to pay for your
Fertilizer with the crop that il
grows.
OffUrr & LAKIS, Terra Alta.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21
Photographs In June.

W. g. Shafer the Terra Alta
artist who has been in New York
during the winter and spring at
tending The School of Fine Arts,
will open his Gallery in Terra Alta
ready for work June 1st, Call and
see his display os pictures made by
hlmseltin the East and get your
photographs and Gne Orayon work
done np in tho bgst and latest
styles. st
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21

DR.. Il. b. l.. Trippett WAS re
elected President of the Board OF
Education Of this district without
opposition. Peter r. Smith re-
ceived complimentary vote, but
was not candidate for the office
DR.. NJ. T. Powell of Tun 1elton was
elected member of the Board in
place of II. McGinnis whose time
expires. NJ. G. Gibson is the old
member whose time is not out for
TWO years yet. The ne9 Board
will be DR.. r. b. l.. Trippett.
President, Capt. j. r. Murdoch
Secretary.
NJ. Q. Gibson,
DI. ri. y. Powell, I Com'rs.
This makes a first class Board.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-05-21

Assessor Leroy Shaw has been at
work in Kihgwood the past week.
Col. N. W. Fitzgerald Of Wash
ington City was in Kingwood Tues.
day.
w. c. Leggett of independence
was in Wheeling this week.
a fow pieces Only left of those 8
cent GiRghams, they wont stay with
Us long.
JACKSON s. PosTES.
Senator Worley was in Wheeling
this week.
Will Reese Of Grafton Is work
ing in Kinswood this week.
George A. Kelly of Morsans
Glade was in Kingwood yesterday
with the poll books from Chidesters.
Miss Winnie Jackson. who has
been IN the west the past year, re-
turned homo last Thursday.
If you want Your shoemaking
done promptly and reasonable call
on w. S. Taylor, he beats them
all.
Judge Hoke finished court at
Beverly last week and is IN King
wood this week.
Drummers have been very thick
this week but this is a dull season
of the year for them and they have
TO keep moving.
Earmers Shoes Sl.50it will paw
you to call and see them before You
baY. Cheap don't express the idea.
JACKSON 4 PosTEN.
Quite a number Of gentlemen
were in town yesterday from differ
ent parts of the county, to bring in
the poll books.
Dir. u. s. Bryte of Bruceten
drove mp to tho county seat yester-
day and was accompanied by Miss
Lizzie Chidester.
Cakes and Canned Goods, kept
on hand fresh at Browns
But one writ Of attachment has
been issued since our last issue by
the Clerk, that of John S. Kelly
2Aand Annie Mathews-19.
The w}rm showers of the Lastday
or two have been of incalculable
value and already vegt tltion is re
ginning Loaf ground and has new
lease of life.
Dat on the old Potter place near
town, they have the finest cactus in
this part of the country. 1t is very
large and covered with hundreds of
bloom, making sight well worIl
seeing.
W. 8. Simonton, the Dentist.
viii be at Rowlesburg. Monday.
June lat and remain six days. Al
TuDnelton, Monday, June 9Th and
remnin five days. ct
Lawyer Dent Of Grafton was here
this week on legal business in con
nection with the Ralphsnyder-
Potter case. Mr. Ralphsuyder was
beaten at the last term of circuit
court here and is preparing to take
the case to the Supreme Court.
Rumors Of bear beng seen out
towards Long Hollow and near
Kingwood, during the past week,
excited some Of our sportsmen, who
went with dogs and guns to make it
lively for bruin but he cut their ac-
quaintance. Several parties saw
him and DIR. Pratt has lock Of his
hair to remember him by.
Tuesday Of this woek, Constable
T.. @. Martin and John Elliott
brought John w. Miller of near
Valley Point, to Kingvood and
lodged him in Jail on charge of
bigamy. lie was arrested Sunday
night and taken to Terra Alta Mon
day morning where he had pro-
liminsry hearing before Justice
John W. Hill, who committed him
to jail IN default Of bail, to await
the action Of the next Grand Jury.
u seems that he has been too ma
merously mixed up with the fair
sex and Of course come to grief.
Last Friday a number Of King.
wood people drove down to Bruce.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
A SHIP FROM CHINA,
Smallpox and Sc 900. 600 Worth of si;l
on BOARD.

on Board.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. @-The Pacific Mall
steamship City of Pekin arrived today from
Yokohama and Hongkong. She reported small
pox on board, and WAS anchored In quarantine.
The eases proved to be two in number, both
being in the steerage. One was Mate James Nc
Donald. of the sealing schooner J. Hamilton
Lewis. which was seized by Russians for poaoh.
ing. Captain Alexander Mechanic and five of
the crew OF the schooner were returning the
Pekin. The other smallpox patient was named
NJ Grinstead, also in the steerage The Pekin
brings no news of Importance. In her cargo arc
bales of silk valued at s2.000,000. special
meeting oi the board of health will be held to-
morrow 10 decide whether the passengers and
silks can be landed at once.
Advices from the steamer Pekin state that the
United States steamer Palos went to Marking on
November &, to remain during the holding of the
Chinese military examinations. which were to
begin November IL. over 5000 students were in
attendance. The examinations were delayed by
the arrest of two brothers from Yang Chow who
were suspected of smuggling. one of the
brothers shot while resisting the Chinese
officials, and the other prevailed upon the whole
assembly of students to espouse his cause A
commission was appointed 10 examine into the
matter, and at last accounts u satisfactory ter
mlnation was expected.
A small disturbance in the Token provinces,
caused by the salt tax and partly stirred up by
bandits, was quelled without much loss of
blood
Chang Yoo. late governor OF Shan Tung, is re-
ported to have left 81 600 COO OF debts and Vice
roy Ii has assumed part of his responsibility
and assured the foreign creditors that they will
be paid in full
The steamer Kuong Chi was ashore near shan
Tung November Is. and the Ichang struck on
rock Off Tiger island November Is. Her cargo
and passengers were safely removed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Tacoma Preacher Hotly Scores
His Brethren.
NOT FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST.
Charges Unfair Treatment of Temper
ance Orator Francis Murphy.
Idaho for Blaine-Marshal Brown Says
British Columbia Border Is Poorly
Guarded-More Ships Are Needed
kilensburg MayoraIty Contest.

TACOMA, Dec. 2o.-TSpecial. Rev w. E.
Copeland, of the Unitarian church.
preached sermon tonight on the subject
of The New Bible" arguing that the
bible cannot be taken literally, but must
be interpreted spiritually. He referred to
the bigotry and wars resulting from sec
tartan views regarding its teachings. He
said
And since il. the Bible, is believed to be an
absolute authority, those depending upon it
grow bigoted ana refuse to acknowledge that
any but themselves are right OF such bigotry
We nave example in the refusal of the Minister
lal Alliance to cooperate with Francis Murphy,
or even to give him the use OF their churches If
any one man on the American continent more
than another Is doing Christian work and
deserves TO be called "A true disciple of Jesus il
is Francis Murphy. As is well known he has
rescued thousands from intemperance. No
other man can point to such magnificent results
IN the way OF reform And yet the churches of
Tacoma refused to encourage this man because
he does not agree with the Ministerial Alliance
on the question of prohibition and the observ-
ance OF the Sabbath. These clergymen nave
found some text in the Bible which they think
sus tans their idea, and they being Gods words,
anyone who does not agree with them is no
Christian. Certain it is that the action of the
Tacoma clergy tells plainly that they have
not the fantest conception OF what Christianity
is An opportunity to save souls is offered aud
they have refused. OF them shall the Ali
Father ask, 'Where is thy brother?' If the re-
ports in this matter published in the newspapers
are true then it is about time that the Minis
terlal Alliance admits that it values its own
opinion more than Christianity, that prohibition
and Puritan Sabbath are of more value in its
estimation than converting from mere animals
men made in the image of God
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
ELLENsBURG HAs No MAYOR.
The Vote a Tie and Neither Candidate
Contests.

ELLEssBUEG, Dee. Especial The people
of Elenshurg recover very slowly from the
effects OF last Monday election, for the reason
that, SO far the mayor was concerned, there
WAS no election, the vote being tie The can
didgtes, Or. Power, OF the Peoples party, and
J. II. Morgan. the nominee al the Democratic
aud Citizeus' caucuses, neither seems inclined
10 contest the matter, there is 80 way of
bringing 1t before court The city charter
makes no provision for tie, and City
Attorney kaufman IS diligently seeking
way out of The dilemma In the
absence OF any authority variety OF opinions
is expressed Some think the present mayor
will hold over all next year; others think the
outgoing city council. which cauyaSses the vote,
can go behind the returns, while the majority
think new election is the only wAy out oi the
difficulty.
la the event Of the latter course being taken
il is generally believed that Power would win !;
in fact Morgau's friends concede tai. point The
ground for th.s belief Is that Morgaus friends
brought out the iuil measure OF their strength
on election day. " hiie Pow eFs 5 forces, confident
OF an easy victory, exerted themselves very lit
tie and IN the event Of election, they
would certainly try 70 bring out every particle
OF thsir strength. Both are good men and
either one would be acceptable 10 the people.
pr Power represented Kittitas county in the
legislature ia 1Ss9-9t, while Morgan is ex-state
sslts.rI q teuaeut OF public instruction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
BIG FIRE AT TRUCKEK.
Over O,OOO Worth OF Property Licked
Up by Flames.

Up by Flames.
TRUCKEE, Cal, Dec. 20--Fire broke out In the
Star skating rink at $50 o'clock this evening
The roof of the rink fell in. The large
frame range extends east from the skating rink
to Bridge street Men on the roof of the Shor-
ritt house shoveled snow on the flames aud
several lines of hose played on the fire, but at
one time it was feared that the eastern part OF
the town would be destroyed.
Later-Ths losses aggregate s5o, 900, with only
$4,000 insurance.
The fire is still burning. Front street was
swept from 0'Neills to Bridge street. Twenty
men narrowly escaped death ON the porch OF
the skating rink when the front wall fell. All
were enveloped in the flames, but no one was
seriously injured.
The fire was got under control at 1890 a. IN. at
the corner of Bridge and Front streets. Ii made
a clean sweep from the Star skating rink to the
Stevens block, inclusive Harrisons brick
store, Wanzin's brick store and o'Neilrs
lodging house are thought TO be unin-
jured. The snow covered the houses and
wet boards caused the fire to burn slowly. The
wind did not carry the flames across Bridge
street, and the whitney house is sale. small
building north on the alley on the west side OF
Bridge street was torn down, thus saving Lanes
stable.
The plaza is covered with furniture and
goods.
dozen men were laid out in fights, but no
one was dangerously hurt. The railroad com
pany pumped water from the river to supply the
fire engines, but the city's water supply held
out well.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
THE CRAB CREEK SURVEY.
Location About Completed From Co
Iumbia Crossing to stevens Pass.

Location ABOUT completed from Co.
lumbia Crossing to stevens Pass.
WENATcHE, Dec 2o-[Speoial. There seems
to be II false impression regarding the Crab
creek survey OF the Great Northern railroad.
owing TO there being an upper ami lower Crab
creek.
Upper Crab creek with its branches rises in
the southeastern part of Lincoln county, and
flowing in westerly direction, empties into
the north end OF Moses lake. Some miles south
OF this lake large springs break out, aud flowing
through coulee form lower Crab creek. The
coulee opens into the Columbia in township l6,
range %, a few miles below Port Eaton,
but the water sinks in the sand long
before it reaches the river. Between Moses
lake and the Columbia for twenty miles the
country is n fiat, bunch grass prairie, and at the
"breaks' is 800 feet above the river. Engineer
Thompson is at work along upper Crab creek
and his survey will probably pass not far north
OF Moses lake, aud then west across the prairie
To the bend in the Columbia in township 20,
range - near the Helm ranch Al this point
Engineer Bald began his work three weeks
ago The table land there breaks down To- the
river in rolling hills and benches, and not by n
perpendicular wall as at Moses eOulee, and the
survey is winding down the hills so rs to avoid
the wall at Moses coulee, and reach the river
near Rock island
From the mouth of Moses coulec the river
flows almost south four miles To Cape Horn,
high bluff on its west bank, and then runs
due east nearly four miles to the Helm ranch.
The Crab creek survey VIII not probably de-
vate much from the route marked out by
Engineer " ard for the Northern Pacific eighteen
years ago. and will require grade greater
than fifty feet to the mile, nor curve sharper
than ten degrees.
Engineer Haskell is at work three miles from
Wcuatehe and viii finish TO this place in a few
DAYS, which viii complete the location from the
crossing of the Columbia to stevens Pass.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Erief Tacoma News.

TACOMA. Dec 20-lspecisL There are eleven
wheat ships in port today, being the largest
number ever in port at one time.
The executive committee of the Republican
central committee has elected E.W. Taylor chair.
man aud J. J. Evans secretary.
The subject discussed at the meeting OF Ia
coma theosophists today was Evolution of Soul
Through Matter to Higher Forms'
The Tacoma Railway and Motor Company has
been granted a franchise to furnish electricity
for power and heating purposes.
The First Congregational church organ will
be dedicated Wednesday at p. IN.
Christmas eve, at the First Congregational
church, the Choral Society viii render Haudels
orat0rio, "Tha Messiah" Louis Fsik, OF Chi.
cago, will have charge Of the new organ
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
AN ALL-NIGHT BATTLE.
Farmers House RiddIed by Bullets
From Ambushed Men.

WASHINGTON, Penn, Dec. 20.--There was an
all-night battle Wednesday night between Hugh
Curry, wealthy farmer of AinwelI township,
and a number of men in ambush. Three hun
dred shots were fred but fortunately no one
was wounded Curry's house was riddled with
bullets anu his terrOr-stricken family spent the
night in the cellar. Towards morning friend
came TO Curry's assistance Since then il is
learned that Currys assailauts were watchmen
guarding the property of Marion Curry, whose
property adioins his brother Hugh's. 1t seems
that Marion suffered greatly from ineendiary
fires and he placed guards about the farm. The
guards say Hugh fred the first shot, and rs he
had been annoying them they returned the fire.
The two brothers have not been friends for years
and the trouble is looked upon as family
affair
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

IDAHO FOR BLAINE.
Senator Shoup Says His State Is Solid
for the Secretary.

CHICAGO, Dec. Ex-senator Shoup, of Idaho,
who is in the city today, talking about political
affairs, said he believed that there is perfect
understanding between Harrison and Blaine.
He is inclined to think both are to take neutral
positions and let the people decide who shall
lead in 1892
"Idaho," said Shoup, sis for Blaine first, last
and always, and will send six delegates to the
convention pledged to his support"
When asked whom he thought would be the
Democratic nominee. Shoup said: sit will not
be Hill or Cleveland, and in my judgment will
be none other than Senator John NJ. Palmer.
Interviews with leading men OF the party have
brought me TO this conclusion. Some seem to
think German might get the nomination. The
bitter fight between the Hill and Cleveland fac
tions must result in a compromise candidate to
get the New York factions in line. The Demo
Gratis are going TO make tremendous efforts TO
capture the West and Northwest. Palmer is
the most available man, aud he was never SO
near the presidential nomination as now"
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members OF the Senate on foot 1t will he taken
to Erpofia, Kan, where the interrneni win be
made.
kMPokIA, Has, Dec 70. - This city. the home
OF senator Plumb, deeply mourns his death
MIS- flumb, who has been an invalid many
years, toiay able for the first time IN several
months to attend church, aud it was there the
news OF her husbands sudden illness was CON-
municated TO her. She was Frustrated and taken
nome IN carriage. She had scarcely arrived
there when second dispatch announced
Senator Piumbs death. Mrs. Plumb is now
completelv prostrated
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

deputy charged that the United States officials
were members of n gigantic Chinese and opium
smuggling ring. but though tragedy resulted,
the matter hss apparently been huahed up.
There Is Il large amount Of smuggling in tho
Northwest, said Marshal Brown last night "lt
seems 10 Increase rather than diminish. and the
arrests made are only a tithe OF what should hs
made. The trouble is there is nothing like
enough niea and boats to guard the frontier.
We cannot with our present force watch q quar-
ter or tenth OF it. On the Sound the United
states has Just one boat, the revenue cutter Oil
yer Wolcott. she is very old. slow and gcner-
ally obsolete. Tho worst smuggling vessels are
The British Columbia steamers, which have
been active in the business long time There
are large number of ueet aiiooats, too that
are busy carrying over opium and Chinese
What the government should do is to put more
men on the Northern frontier aud Il ii cot of fsss
cruisers on the sound"
Marshal Brown lett for Tacoma again las,
night
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
JUMPED THROUGH A WINDOW.
An Insane Man Leaps Madly Out Into
Certain Death.

CHICAGO, Dec 20.-At an early hour this
morning policeman found man lying on the
sidewalk in Plymouth place ia pool of blood.
The patrol was summoned, but ne died in few
minutes. Letters in the pockets showed his
name to be Carl Edgar Johnson, and that he
was furniture varnisher Saturday afternoon
he took a room in small hotel in South Clark
street This morning about O'clock he arose
and left the place. An investigation has dis
closed the fact that he went to the Manhattan
building, sscended TO the fifth floor and jumped
through the window To the sidewalk. He did
not wait to open the window, but jumped right
through the glass The head and body were
terribly mangled Nothing has been learned
about him yet. but the police think that he was
insane.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
PoRTLAND's FEDERAL BUILDING.
Plans Forwarded for Giving More Room
for All.

PORTLAND, Dec. 2o-[special. l-For several
days contractors have been investigating
changes to be made in the quarters now occu-
pied in the federal building by the custom
house, to adapt them to the uses of the post
Office, and have been submitting bids to the
collector OF customs for doing the work. These
bids will be forwarded to the department ct
once, and If satisfactory the custom-houss Off
ciaIs will at once find new quarters and the work
of changing the building will DO commenced.
Additional room has long been needed by the
postofiice, and when ii is secured, the establish
ment of stations on the East side and the in
auguration of the free delivery system plan
there Will take place.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
ROW IN THE SYNAGOGUE.
Factions in the Church Fight Among
Themselves.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20-A disturbance among
church members, which for time threatened
riot, occurred this afternoon in the synagogue
of the congregation of Israel. shortly after
o'clock, while Mr. Lapen, highly edu-
Gated Polish Jew, who is active in pro-
noting the cause of education among the
Hebrews, was delivering lecture a rival fac
ton in the congregation entered the synagogue
and commenced praying. They said they were
followers of Rabbi Bloch and were opposed TO
Lapen's educational scheme, because it diverted
the money from the regular church Golfers.
A row ensued and three or four people re-
eeived blows. The police came and quelled the
distuf bance.