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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.

The National Convention is the
great law-making body of the Dem
ocratic party. Differences of opin-
ion may properly exist amongst the
rank and file of the party, before
the Convention speaks. Questions
of availability, personal preferences
and varient judgments as to the
personal ability of the several pros
pectiye candidates, are usually, and
indeed ought to be, discussed and
INDUCED, pending the action of the
Convention but when the Conven-
ton has spoken when the repre-
sentative men of the whole party,
freely and fairly chosen and clothed
with the plenary powers of their
constituencies, have met in council,
exchanged views, compared notes,
and deliberately chosen the man
who, IN their judgment, is best fit
ted, under the circumstances, to be
the party's standard bearer, then it
is the duty of every Democrat, and
especially Of every one who by bis
vote and participation in the minor
councils of his party, can feol that
he was directly represented on the
floor of the Convention to yield an
unqualified and ungrudging support
70 the nominee of his party.
There is no safety in any other
course there is no patriotism in
any other course. A Democrat,
much more than a Republican,
should feel himself bound by the
decision Of the National Conven.
ton Of his party; because two-thirds
OF the whole number Of delegates
must concur in a nomination. Such
majority must command the sup.
poit Of Democrats, who as a party,
can only exist under that grand old
rule. that the majority must be
obeyed. Republican institutions
cannot livein any other atmosphere.
The duty Of every Democrat is
plain, and We believe all will follow
where duty leads.
VINDRx.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEET.
ING.

In accordance with the call issued
heretofore, the Democratic County
Executive Committee, met here last
Saturday, at 1880 p. m, in the law
Office of Brown & Hyde. The fol-
lowing members were present:
Col. William j. Lavelle, Chair
man DR.. William NJ. Dent and
j. Nj. TURNKEY, of Newburg NJ.
G. Gibson, of Tunnelton 2, A.
Fox, Terra Alta Col. j. A. f.
Martin, of Portland Geo. w. Her
ring, of Herring. Peter Voltz and j.
Slidell Brown, of Kingwood.
There was considerable discus
sion in regard to the work of the
coming campaign. 1t was decided
not to hold County Convention to
nominate county ticket, till about
the first OF September. The main
business transacted was the call for
a Mass Convention of the County
Democracy, to be held in the Court
House, Kingwood, Monday, July
18th, 1892. at 2. M, for the pur-
pose of electing delegates to the
State Convention at Parkersburg,
to be held July 9Th and delegates
to the Congressional and Senatorial
Conventions, and also to elect a
new County Executive Com mittec,
The time and place for holding the
Congressional and Senatorial Con.
Ventions has not yet been fixed
upon, but will be announced here
after. Let every Democrat in the
county attend the Mass Meeting
here. Imminent Speakers will
address the Convention.
j. SL1DELL Brown, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
BRAND0NyILLE.

Correspondence OF the Argus
On Wednesday night, June %,
Brandonyille and immediate vicin-
ity was visited by most terrific
storm-such as it has not known
for several years. About 2 o'clock
a. M, the gathering clouds dar-
kencd the beautiful skies from their
natural color to pitch blackness,
occasionally Illuminated by nature s
great fire works. Rain fell IN
torrents amid the gusts Of thunder
and gales of wind which fairly
shook the buildings. The violence
Of this storm appears to have been
confined principally TO town and
immediate sections, extending not
over mile in any direction. No
serious damage was done except
vegetation of the smaller species
was partially crippled.
Squire Bird bonored us with q
short call last Sabbath.
Mrs. VIM. s. Miller is visiting
friends and relatives near Fair
chance.
Rev. Feather delivered an inter
esting and appreciative sermon last
Sabbath.
Miss Thankful Liston and her
niece, Miss Victoria jenkins, who
have been staying in town for few
weeks, are visiting friends and rela-
tives at Laurel Run. Probably
some young man is going to be
victorious in the near future.
Tom Cooke, the popular drum
mer, was in town last week.
Some of our young folks spent
the Sunday at Smiths Sulphur
Springs.
Mr.. Trump, the Insurance agent
of Kingwood, was in town last
week.
hurrah for Cleveland for we
are going to do the Republicans up
in great shape this fall.
WASHINGTON IRVING JR.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
DE DOssi sEHf

In the flush Of victory Bro. Wot-
ring has placed a chip on his good
shoulder and issued defy to the
'enemy" to dare knock 1T of {,
Looking over the political frma-
nent, and "seeing through smoked
glass;" he beholds himself the Re-
publican Party of Preston County !
lie has the cabalistic writings of
the Fates and at once begins to play
the role of the Boss
We are obliged, however, to in
form Bro. Wotring, though we dis
like to discourage budding Bosses,
that he had better keep before his
mind the truism, "That history is
made before written" and should
not be differently written from what
it was made. 1t cannot be written
as historical fact that Bro. Wot-
ring has led his party to victory by
his excellent generalship and far
sightedness which would justify
him in reprimanding the members
of his party and threaten dire ven
geance to the men who honestly
differ with him in matters which
they are personally interested in.
But with Brother Jasper solem-
nifty of utterance Bro. Wotring
warns Hon. W. Ill. Glover that he
had better not tread on the tails of
his prosecuting attorneyship coat,
but he had better prepare to take
his medicine straight and make no
kick against the Boss under the
penalty of expulsion from the par
ty! But we imagine when he I'M
dertakes to expel Mr.. Glover from
the party he will find himself deal
ing with lion instead of a lamb.
If the Journal can suggest to MIR.
Glover the way in which he can get
his side of the question before the
people of Preston county, without
going to the Independent and Dem
ocratic press, he will confer favor,
no doubt, on Mr.. Glover and his
friends. The Republican organ,
the Journal, which is also the per-
sonal organ of Bro. Wotring, is not
publishing anything which is not
culoglstic and favorable to the
Bosses of the Ring. AS Mr. Glover
does not dip his pen in Ring. eulogy,
it is matter of impossibility for
him to address the voters Of the
Republican party through the
Journal.
We offer friendly tip in behalf
of harmony and humanity to our
pugiliStic brother of the Journal
Don't venture too near Bro. Glover
with the chip. He is an accurate
marksman and his club is not load
ed with sawdust.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
THE LAW CLASS.

The graduates in the Law De-
partment of the University at Nor
gontown number nineteen this year,
and among them some very bright
young men. The title Of l.. b.,
Bachelor Of Laws, was conferred
upon them, and they have now gone
forth to battle with the world and
seek an opening. Among them is
Mr.. l. Il. Mattingly, son Of Squire
Simeon Nattingly, Of townsville,
this county. lie has not decided
yet where he will locate for the prac-
tice Of his profession. The names
Of the graduates in law are as fol.
lows Geo. VI. Alexander, G.. NJ.
Bennett, John Bell, }. A. Coger,
J. j. Carney, }. r. Darrah, G.. b..
Hall, Harvey W. Harmer, --
Hartman, /. q. Herndon, W. Kara
ken (JaDauese), --- Morris, ]. r..
Mattingly, q. NJ. Murphy, NJ. D.
Post, Andrew Price, A. S. Polling.
+. VI. Showaller and Il. +. Elem
ing
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.

Pursuant to the desire of the
leaders OF the party throughout the
State, a convention of the Prohibi-
ton voters of Preston county is
hereby called to meet at Newburg,
in Gibson Hall, on Friday, July
9Th, in an all-day meeting, begin
ming at 1890 a. m.
The convention is called for the
purpose Of nominating a Prohibi-
ton county ticket: to appoint dele
gates to the State Convention at
houndsville, July 18th, and the
transaction of other important
business pertaining to the success
Of the party.
Able speakers from abroad are
expected to address the people.
Every voter in the county in sym.
pathy with the principles for which
VIC arc contendIng, is urged to be
present. Let no business however
pressing, and no pleasure, however
fascinating, prevent your attend
ance. 1t is all-important that You
be there. II is the earnest wish OF
the executive committee that as
largo a number OF party voters and
others as possible be present. We
wish to act wisely, prudently and
without prejudice to any individual
or party. Our desire IS to place the
party squarely before the people of
our county, state and nation, so
that every American voter may
have the privilege Of voting with
the party Of his choice. Bring
lunch baskets with enough for
yourself and to spare.
j. Z. SNAPPER, Chairman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

At regular meeting of Brown
Lodge, No. 80, K. of p, held in
their Castle Hall, Tuesday evening.
June 2S, 1892, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term :
Past Chancellor
julius X. Monroe,
Chancellor Commander
ID. NJ. WotIing.
Vice Chancellor
L. NJ. Murdoch.
Henry Murdoch.
Master Of Exchequer-
NJ. G. Feather.
X. r. & S. and NJ. of F.
John NJ. Crane.
Master at Arms
Camden Messenger.
Capt. j. NJ. Goodwin.
Representative
VIM. G.. Morley.
Alternate
VIM. M. D. Dawson.
The two latter are to represent
this Lodge in the Grand Lodge of
the State, which meets in Wheeling
second Tuesday in October.
An Auditing Committee was APP
pointed as follows ID. NJ. Wotring,
Chairman, and IL. o. Whetsell and
f. M. Murdoch. This Committee
to examine accounts and books of the
Lodge and report at next meeting.
After adjournment of Lodge an
informal meeting of the Uniform
Rank was held and an order for
drill was issued for Friday (to-
morrow evening at Z p. NJ, sharp,
on Court House Square. All MEM
bcrs of the U. X. are earnestly re-
quested to be promptly on hand, in
order that the drills may be re.
sumed and some good and effective
work done.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

The Supreme Court, in session
at Wheeling, affirmed the decision
OF the Circuit Court here, in the
case Of James WEIGH, tried for muir
der, and as his attorney, P. j. Gro.
gan, has exhausted his last move.
the old fellow will have to go to the
Penitentlary, where he is sentenced
for life. His only hope now is a
pardon from the Governor after
awhile, which might be secured.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
OUR CLUBBING LIST.

The year 1892 will be a great year
IN the history of this country and
every family should have at least
one of the leading papers of the
country in addition to their county
paper. We have arranged with the
following papers, both Democratic
and Republican, so as to acc ommol
date any Of our readers
The ARGUS one year and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
VGSDgx

Now that the primary election
has decided that ." IT is now Mr..
Wotring's turn" let us earnestly
hope that the JOurn0l will let loose
ITS boom for Mr. Elliott for Attor.
ney General. We may expect to
sec The Elliott Boom turned loose
this week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

In this issue we hoist to our mast
head the name of William l.. Will
son, of the grand old Democratic
county of Jefferson, for Congress
from the glorious old Second Dis
trict. lie is our choice, ''First.
last and all tho time" 80 long as he
lives and will accept the Office. He
has not been re-nominated yet, but
that Is only a matter Of time and
formality, as there is no candidate
against bin in bis own party. and
IT is doubtful If any Republican can
be found foolish enough to run
against him, and just nov, fresh
from the great Democratic Conyen.
ton at Chicago and crowned with
the highest bonors ever accorded a
West Virginian in a National Con.
yentIOn, and with his eloquent
speech before that enthusiastic
gathering. ringing throughout the
Length and breadth OF the land. We
consider II appropriate 10 hoist bis
name with That Of our greatest lead
or, grand old Grover Cleveland. OF
the Empire State, whose name is
nov on every tongue, as The stan.
cafd bearer, once again, Of the
GLORIOUS Old party of Jefferson and
) Jackson. Hurrah Tor CIeve
Steve acd Billy Wilson for Victory
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
OUR CANDIDATES.

The name Of Grover Cleveland is
household word throughout the
length and breadth of our land.
and he needs no introduction to our
readers, but Gen. Stevenson, the
nominee for the Vice Presidency. is
not so well known, and we present
this sketch Of his life.
Adlai K. Stevenson was born in
Christian county, KY, October 23,
1885. His particular branch of the
Stevenson family of Kentucky came
from North Carolina. In 1852 he
removed with his family to Bloom
ington, LII. After short course
at the Wesleyan University of Illi-
nois he completed his education at
Centre College, in Danvllle, Ky.
lie studied law with the late David
Davis in Illinois. In 1864 no was
chosen District Attorney, and ably
discharged the duties of that Office
until 1858, when he moved back to
Bloomington and formed a law
partnership with his cousin, James
5. Ewing. A lucrative practice fol-
lowed.
Mr.. Stevenson's political and par
ty record is as follows In 1864 he
was Presidential elector on the
Democratic ticket. In 1874, in
district reliably Republican by
about 5000 majority, he was nomi-
mated for Congress and defeated the
Republican candidate by 1885 ma
jority. He was renominated in
1876, but this being a Presidential
year the party lines were closely
drawn, and he was beaten by about
200 plurality. In 1878 he was
elected to Congress, carrying every
county in his district, his own coun-
ty, which in 1876 gave Hayes 1900
majority, and in 1880 gave Garfield
over 1000 majority, casting its
vote for him.
In 1880 he was renominated for
Congress. Although this was
Presidential year he was beaten by
but little more than 200 votes. Be.
fore the next election the State was
re-distrcted by Legislature which
had a Republican majority. On
account of MIR. Stevenson's popu-
larity he was placed in q district,
every county of which was Republi-
can, Garfcld's majority therein
having been over 2,700. In 1882,
in this new district, without Dem
ocratic county in it, Mr.. Stevenson
yielded to the desire of his party
and once more made the race for
Congress. He came within $50
votes of carrying his district. This
was his last candidacy for Congress.
In the following election his old
opponent was reelected by over
2,7Oo majority.
In 1884 he was delegate to the
Democratic National Convention,
and after the election he was press.
ed by his friends for the position of
First Assistant Postmaster General.
He made a popular and efficient
officer during his incumbencY.
In 1866 Mr.. Stevenson married
Miss Letitia Green, daughter of DR..
Lewis Green, an eminent Presbyte-
rian divine, who was President of
Centre College, in Danville, KY,
at the time of his death.
Among Mr.. Stcvenson's class
mates at Centre College were Sena-
tor Blackburn, Senator Davidson,
of Florida, and Gov. McCreery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

The Senatorial contest is the
next thing to excite the animals to
combat, and if indications are not
false we will bet on Glover throwing
Morley and Lanham over the
garden wall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

Bruce Burke has not as many
friends among the Bosses as he i'm
agined, who determined to punish
him for past opposition to the Bosses
and quietly sent forth the word,
."Knife Burke %
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

Grover Cleveland, the "Man of
Destiny" will once again lead the
Democratic hosts to victory. He is
first in the hearts of the great mass
of the American people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

L hereby announce myself as an
Independent candidate for the office
of Commissioner of the County Court
for Kingwood District, subject to
the decision Of the voters at the
November Election.
EDMUND MESSENGER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

Jolly Bob Hollis must have failed
for steam, slipped an eccentric or
dropped soft plug, as he arrived "a
minutes behind at Sherifftown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

AS an Assistant Deputy, Har-
monizcr jimmy Lenhart is not a
bowling success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
ID. X. JACKSON,
Sheriff of Preston County.

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

Shaffer was set down as q sure
winner hands down, but the voters
turned his picture to the wall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
TESTIMONIALS.

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

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other would-be Assessors took to
the woods.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30

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estate of Reno" and ask the Per-
klns men, "Did you ever get left ?"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-30
ROWLESBURG.
Special Correspondence of the Argus.

Special Correspondence of the Argus.
The young men of Rowlesburg
will give grand celebration on the
4th of July. Every effort is being
made to make it the most gala day
ever had in the River City. The
program for the day is as follows ::
CalitEumpian parade 8, a. m.
Sham battle by Co. +. w. Va.
National Guards, 10, a. m.
Horse race, 1920 {"
Wheel barrow race, 10:45 Z"
Sack race, IL Z"
Obstacle race, Ills {"
Foot race, l1:3O q"
Calithumpian parade, p. m.
Pig race, 1:20 Z"
Boat race, $50 &"
Tub race, 2:O5 ("
Base Ball-Newburg VS.. Dawson
Nine, 2:3O q. M.
Grand display of fireworks 0 pm.
Military Ball at Armory Hall.
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cit is now Wotring's turn"

AS the tail-end, Shaw walloped
the flies off tho other fellows.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-13
THE SHIP RAILWAY AGAIN.

The ship railway proposition turns up
again in the shape of one to connect Lake
Ontario with Georgian Bay. 1t is planned
to move vessels of 5000 tons over line
sixty-six miles in length. The contempla-
ted shortening of the route from the upper
lakes to the Atlantic by this line and the
St Lawrence river fiutters the New
York newspapers as threatening the su-
premacy of the Erie water route.
We have little expectation of seeing any
great revolution in water transportation
on account of the convincing nature of
single syllogism. If it involves a less
costly expenditure of power to lift freight
aiid. vessel out of the water and to haul it
Scross, land by rails and engines than to
sail it around by water then all railway
transportation must be cheaper than nlne-
tenths of the water transportation. As
the ship railway involves dead weight
greater in proportion than the ordinary
railway, it is plain that if the ship railway
can effect saving it must be<cheaper to
take grain from New York to Chicago
by rail than to ship it by the lakes,
canal or river, and far cheaper to haul it
across the continent than TO take it down
to any isthmus, or around Cape Horn.
But it Is well known that this Is not tbe
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-13
NOT SUCH IDIOTS.

1t is surprising to find that person of
prominence enough to gain seat in the
United States Senate is under sufficient
bondage to the Friday superstition to be-
lieve that it would influence a National
Republican Convention. Such discovery
Is calculated to add to Che doubts whether
the Nineteenth Century has made all the
progress it claims.
Yet this is exactly what is credited to
the Hon. Henry c. Hansbrough, of DEVILS
Lake, North Dakota, United States Sena-
tor from that new State. "The balloting," :"
said Senator Hansbrough on Wednesday
night, twill hardly begin before Saturday,
as the contests will occupy all of Thurs
day, and there is superstition against the
nominations being made on Friday"
There were some decided disappoint-
mentS about the Convention, but it is some
consolation to reflect that the Republican
managers and delegates were not such
egregious idiots as Senator Hansbrough
represents them to be.