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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

The Democratic National Con-
yention will meet in Chicago next
Tuesday to nominate the next
President of the United States.
West Virginia sends twelve delegates
1t is pretty hard to forecast the re-
suit, but it looks now like it would
be Cleveland again. Everything
has been going his way the past
month, and the factional fights in
the party have been smoothing
down.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
INNOCENCE ABROAD,
The Editor.


On the fourth page of this issue
will be found a piece from the De.
troit Free Press about people sign
ing petition to have man hanged.
This is the latest version Of the arti-
Gle that first appeared in the Argus
over year ago, the incident hap
p2ning in this county, DR.. Cox, of
Masontown, being the perpetrator
of the joke. The victim was man
unable to read or write, who came
to him to get him to write Il petition
to the County Court, asking that
Ii. ID. Carroll be turned down as
Road Surveyor. Cox knew that
Carroll was all right, and so TO get
rid of the fellow and have some fun
out OF him, he petitioncd the Court
to hang the fellow with the petition.
The fellow beng unable to read
took it round and got lots of signers,
some taking his statement for it
and signing without reading the
petition, and the ones who took the
time to read it, saw the joke and
kept mum. The original account
from the ARGUS was published in
some form or other all over the
country, and so twisted and contor-
ted finally as to be almost unrecog-
nizable, like the latest version pub.
lished on our last page. The hast
account we had of it before this,
they were hanging Carroll, and we
arc glad now to learn that it is n
man named Smith.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

IN this paper will be found the
Announcement Of Mr.. Edmund
hesseng as an Independent can
didato for the Office Of Commissioner
Of the County Court for Kingwood
District, subject to the decision Of
the voters At the polls on election
day. Mr.. Messenger IS well and
favorably known throughout the
county, and particularly to the citi-
zcns 81 this District for whose sup.
port be is nov an applicant. lie
vas for q long time one Of the most
prominent citizens q Portland Dis
sgict. and represented that District
~ Commissioner two terms. lie
has been engaged in road making
for many years. and is noted for
his practical, good. hard common
sense. We will have more to say
q his candidacy la,cr on.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

II there is any virtue in the pre-
tcutIons Of the Republican party
that they are the great friends Of
the old veterans" Mr.. Leroy Shaw
sho1ld have no trouble in capturing
the nomination for Sheriff, mas
much AZ he is the only soldier can
didate IN the field While the Ar.
CTS dOes not believe that simply
because man was an e1.soldicr Je
is entitled 10 the Office over any
other qualified citizen, it will be
frank TO admit that according to
the preienss Of Che Republican party
Mr. Shaw is justly entitled to the
nomination Tor Sheriff.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

In this issue we publish 4 call for
a meeting Of Democratic County
Committee, and we hope that every
Committeeman will take the time
and trouble to attend, as matters Of
Importance relative to the campaign
will come up for consideration. The
result Of the Republican Primary
Election viii be known and both Of
the National Tickets will be in the
field and the campaign fully inaugu-
rated, and it is high time for the
Democrats Of this county to get to
work. The Democratic State Con-
vention meets at Parkcrsburg the
27ti Of next month, and it will be
the duty Of the County Committee
to fix the time and place for holding
a Comfy Convention to name dele
gates TO the State and District Con.
yeutions.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
ANNOUNCE ENTS.

We are authorized TO announce
Mr.. j.. w. FoRMAN as candidate
for Assessor on the East Side.
We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM +. MANEAR rs Il candi-
date for Assessor on the West Side,
subject to the decision Of the Re-
publican Primary Election, June
Is, 1892.
hereby announce myself as an
Independent candidate for the office
o Commissioner of the County Court
70: Kingwood District, subject TO
the decision of the voters ut the
November Election.
EDMUND MESSENGER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
CALL FOR A MEETING
Of the Democratic Executive Com
nittee.

The Democratic Executive Com
mlttce of Preston County is hereby
requested to meet in Kingwood,
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1892,
ut O'Clock p. NJ, for the TRIMS
action Of such business as may come
before the Committee. A full at
tendance Is urged, as matters Of
Importance is to be attended to.
WM. j. LAvELLE, Chairman.
j. SLIDELL Brown, Sec'y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

The late George Fowler, the mil
Iionairc packer, Of Kansas City.
leaves $500, 900 to charitable and
religious Institutions in England
and the United States.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

The primary object Of the school
Will be to give teachers and those
expecting to teach the best instruc-
ton in those branches on which they
will be examined aud which they
will be required to teach.
Especial attention will be paid to
General History. Book keeping and
Civil Government.
Although tho expenses Of q six
weeks term is very little more than
half that Of ten weeks term, the
benefit TO be derived from this
school will be about the same rs that
secured at other schools running
ten or more weeks.
Students attending II is school
will be located at Institute and will
not be compelled to seek rooms at
that time.
Excellent Board at Low Rates,
cool and pleasant location, expo
rIonccd and we'll known INSTR 1t RS.
For further information, address
J. r. TROTTER.
W. Va. Conference Scminay,
BuckhauuOn, W. Va.
Or J.. j. TROTTER.
Harvard University,
Cambridge, Mass.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
TESTIMONIALS.

HiNGwooD, W. VA, Jan. 10, 1872
NEssRs. c. f. ELiis & soNs,-
Newburg, W Va
Gentlemen This a. TO certify that have
u-ed Ellis Rheumatic Cure" for Rheumatism
WHich aHectcd ne more or less for twenty
year, .sonetiinas severely. | used IL strictly
according To directions and have had no RheIi-
matlSn since. l think IL marvellous and IN
valuable remedy, end can safely recommend IL
to- others who suffer from the effects Of this
ID. II. JACKSON,
Sheriff Of Preston County
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

NEwBuRG, w. VA, Jan. %, 1892.
MgssTs. G. +. ELLIs & sons
have used your Rheumatic Cure for Rheu-
matisln and have had no return of the disease
since. II pleased me so much that Insisted ON
paying 81 80 for the bottle when you so kindly
offered II TO me ON trial for nothing. | think IL
an excellent remedy, and would say to others
Try il.
GEORGE w BARNES.
Engineer, b. IS q. X. r.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
OF all sad words

OF all sad words
OF tongue or pen,
The saddest are these -
sit might" no, est is Benz"
JAS. G.. BLAINE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
Guaranteed to Cure Rheumatism

nothing else, IL taken according TO directions
return the bottle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
ELLIS
RHEUMATIC CURE
is NO QUACK NosTRUM.

II i made from NATIVE HEIBs which dig
and was handed down To me from my father
more than fifty years ago. For "A number of
years prepared II in small way, principally
Tor my friends, IL effected such
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16
Marvellous Results

that have concluded to place II ON the mark 81
The demand has increased ~ such an extent
aud it has rendered such satisfaction that
could hardly do otherwise. The appended
TESTIMONIALS echo the sentiment Of all WHO have
given IL trial. IL is
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-06-16

ID. II. JACKSON,
Sheriff of Preston County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
ORGANIZING A NEW CHURCH.
An Interesting Ceremony in Auacosti
Yesterday.

An Interesting Ceremony in Apacostia
Yesterday.
Interesting exercises were held Yesterday
afternoon at the new Presbyterian chapel in
Anacostia in connection with the formal organ
ization of the church there. The little chapel
looked very bright and pretty with the after
noon sun filtering in through the tinted win
dows and enriching the bright colors of the new
carpet on the floor. The little room was filed
with an interested gathering of people. includ-
ing large number from the Capitol side of the
Anacostia river.
The services were opened with brief de-
votional exercises at o'clock. The sermon
was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Wynkoop, pastor of
the Western Presbyterian Church. and was an
exceedingly instructive and eloquent discourse.
drawn from the text: Upon this rock will
oulld my church. and the gates of hell shall not
prevail against 1t" At the close of the sermon
letters we're presented by some fifteen persons
from other churches, and these. with number
received on the profession Of their faith. were
formally organized into a church by the pres
byterlal committee, who were present for the
purpose The church then elected the follow
ing ofhcers, who were duly ordained: Elders A. B
Garden, c. o. Bohrer: deacons. J. H. Simpson
Carleton E. Smell The question of naming the
new church was settled by a vote of the mem
bers In favor of designating 1t as the Garden
Memorial Church, in memory Of the late Alex
ander Garden. who for many years longed and
prayed for the establishment of the church
which he did not live to enjoy. and to whose
family is largely due the financial success of
the present church enterprise. The chapel is
built upon a portion of the Garden estate.
which has been freely donated to the church.
The services yesterday were concluded by a
pleasant communion service. conducted by Drs
Little and Ramsdell. Among those present and
assisting in the exercises were Rev I. S.
Wynkoop, Rev. c. u. Ramsdell and Mr.. William
Ballantyne. constituting the organizing COM
mittee: Rev. Geo. o. Little, pastor of Assembly's
Church, Civil Service Commissioner LYMAN.
also representing the Assembiv's Church. and
many other representatives of the Washington
churches. Mr.. b. H. Warner. who donated the
bell for the chapel and who has otherwise ex-
ercised his kindly generosity on behalf of the
new church, was also present and addressed a
few words to the congregation. 1t is Mrs.
Warner. it should be added. whom the church
thanks for the beautiful silver set used at the
communion service yesterday.
After the conclusion of the public services
at the chapel the young people of the Christian
Endeavor Society remained to hold their regu-
lar monthly conservation meeting. i'll which all
the active members participated, and which
pleasantly closed for them the memorable ey-
ercises of the day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
OVER $4,000 sPINNERs OFT.
The Prospects Of the Strikers 'Ctimat,
Success Strengthened.

Success Strengthened.
LONDON, Nov. As the lockout in the cotton
trade began at the usual midday closing hour
on Saturday, the exact number Of operatives
affected will only be known today. Mr. Mawds-
ley. secretary of the Amalgamated Association
of Operative Cotton Spinners. thinks that
5000 persons will be rendered idle by the
lockout or strike, the trouble partaking of both
features. His estimate. however NAV be modi-
ned should the stampede among the employers
spread. The Federation Of Master Cotton
Spinners has never been very successful in its
lockouts, and the present trouble promises to
be no exception TO the rule. Since the
masters issued their notice that the spinners
would have to submit to 5 per cent reduction
In their wages there has been a considerable
Improvement in the cotton trade and manu-
facturers are 10th TO shut their mills and
forego the profits in sight. Should the manu-
facturers spinning American cotton offer the
employees their old rate of wages il is highly
probable that about $4,000. 900 spindes would
continue to run and the number OF idle spin
ners and others would be reduced TO 10000
At any rate a victory for the operatives il a
practical certainty. Only one mill in Haywood
closed today. With SO MANY mills running The
position of the strikers and the locked out ope-
ratiyes is materially strengthened. The spin
ners at work pay a small portion of their wages
into the strike fund. which is already very large
and this Will allow operatives 20 stav out for a
long time. Each manufacturer belonging to
the Masters Federation paws fine of one far
thing for each spindle he runs during q lockout,
but it is evident that on the present occasion
many of them can pay the wages demanded by
the spinners and the fine and still run their
mills at a satisfactory profit If this were not
the case the mills would be closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
Judge Aitgeld'. Train PrcaL. "a Record .

BLOOMINGTON, III, Nov. The fastest
time ever made by train on the Chicago aud
Alton railroad was made Saturday afternoon.
Judge John p. Altgeld. one Of the speakers st
the democratic rally. after his speech WIS
taken TO Chicago ON special tram.
The train drawn by engiue
No. ~ and Engineer Foote wa- ut
the throttle. The distance from Birth Co Union
depot in Chicago. 1871 miles, was made IN ISIS
minutes. The run from this city 60 Joliet via
Coal City. distance Of 81 miler wAz made m
100 minutes. Two dead stops we're made for
orders and two stops Tor railroad crOssinrs
The run from Pontiac 20 Odell Of twelve miles
was made in nine minutes. a rate Of seventy
Ave miles an hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
MANY GONE HOME TO VOTE.
The Departments Present a Deserted APP
pearance Today.

pearance Today.
The government department buildings have
deserted appearance today. All the able
bodied men who have votes in states where
such votes are likely TO count have either gone
home or will go home today or tomorrow
Practically there will be no business done in
the executive departments until after Tuesday.
Matters of routine are being attended to. but
nothing of Importance will be taken up. All the
leading officials are at their homes to cast their
votes for Harrison and Reid, and the class of
acting officials is largely increased in all the de-
partments. Tomorrow the ranking officers in
the departments will be apt to be of rather low
grade in the official list. 1t is said that the
exodus of voters from the departments is fully
equal to anything of the kind that mas occurred
III the past. The lack of interest which
was marked feature in the early
days of the campaign has given place
to an enthusiasm which carries the most apa-
thetic office holder to his proper voting place
OF course there are men from remote states and
from states that are decidedly republican or
democratic who do not intend to go home
TO vote. As a rule, however, every
vote that can be added to swell the number in
the doubtful states will be recorded tomorrow
b. the members of the Washington contingent
The departments will be left to men whose
votes will be of no use and to the
women employees and the little public
business that will be transacted will be the
work of their hands A large number of en-
ployes who will vote at their homes will be able
to be back at their desks tomorrow and for the
benefit OF the officials and employees generally
who may be here, the returns will be received
over the special wires which belong to each de-
partment As the bulletins come from all parts
of the country they will be posted on the de-
partnent buildings and the employees will have
an opportunity TO watch the progress Of the
contest. This will be appreciated. as the depart
ment employees are fully aroused and the inter-
est in the result while not as intense perhaps as
in the days before the civil service law is still
quite active and general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
ASSAULTS on POLICEMEN.
Several Cases Disposed of in the Polie
Court Today.

Several Cases Disposed of in the Police
Court Today.
Andrew Jackson. a colored voter in the
eighth congressional district. will probably not
have an opportunity to cast his vote tomorrow
because the fine imposed upon him By Judge
Miller this morning was hitler higher than
he had expected. Andrew has been
working in PENNSYLVANIA and Satur-
day night he came here on his way
home. He had to wait some time for
the train and while waiting be visited a saloon
near the Baltimore and Potomac depot and in
dulged in some Washington whisky 1t affected
him the same as whisky in other localities. and
when he returned to the depot and tried to en-
ter the LADIES toilet room he got in trouble.
sauited the officer.
Judge Miller asked the man where he got his
liquor and he replied, In a colored tavern
across the street from the depot
The judge said he would not impose n Jail
sentence but would fine him S25 or sixty DAYS
SO he could pay his fine and go home.
Walter Carter, a colored man who was
dubbed by policeman and nearly killed about
a. year ago, has been arrested several times
since that occurrence, and this morning he was
in the procession in the Police Court. This
time he turned the tables on the policeman and
d>sduiteu l1c UOt luJurt the Olncer
very much and SO his fine was only $40 or
thirty days.
John Dorsen. another coIored man who
amused himself by assaulting policeman, was
tried. Officer Hanley arrested him Yesterday
for being drunk and disorGerly. and while at
the patrol box he created scene by assaulting
the officer. He did not have $50 and SO he
went down for sixty days.
Tobias Simpson was charged with assaulting
Policeman Pearson, but as the defendant was in
the hospital the case could not be heard ..Tobe ="
AS the old colored man is known, is supposed
to be of unsound mind. He has been arrested
many times. and although he is nearly seventy
years old he is continually in trouble He
fought the officer for fully thirty minutes be-
fore assistance reached him. and on the way
to the police station he knocked two policemen
out Of The patrol wagon.
When the officer first arrested the old man
his clothes were stained with blood and an ex-
animation Of him showed that he had been
stabbed several times. He was then sent to the
hospital and the case will be called when he is
able to appear in court.
Guilty" was the plea of George Cumber-
land. colored man who was arraigned for
assaulting Policeman Kinnamau, and sentence
OF FLO or thirty days was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07

BRAZIL, IND. Nov. 7.-Eo5ag. Hinton. COL
ored. of lndianapoli' died here Yesterday q. q
congestive chill. His death caG.,d CON-. -
able excitement, He was billrd TO make -.
last republican speech of the cam?,isa q - n
Saturday night. and arrived IA he city a7- -
entity in good health ard repaired to IL = =
wan. where large aud eacc asd cCu--c-. p. /.
After being introduced be spoke ! few words.
fell and was carried Gn-On scioua - the Hon
bricks Hotel where M died We I'D e. iaorniag
Mr.. Hinton Was u member of thc lcgislatu c N
1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
SUICIDE or THE sAcRrsrAx.
His Body Pound Hanging High In the
Chnrch Splrc.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. For the hr-, time
In the history Of the Trinity Catholic Church
there was no second service yesterday. The
break was csused by the discovery Of the body
OF George Janke. the ssoris,aa. hanging high
up In the church spire after the congregation
had filled the church.
The greatest excitement prevailed for n time
after Father Conrad dismissed the congregation
WITH the explanation that something territle
had happened JAnke had been sscristsn Of
the church Tor i've wears He rang the hell cor
service saturday night st vespers. and that VAS
the last seen Of hisu
When Father Conrad found that his robes
had not been laid out Tor service as usual this
morning be inquired for JAnke. and. not and
Ing him. search was Immediately insugursied.
lhe searchers finally climbed 10 the belfry.
where they found Jsnke's BODY hanging on the
highest beam. Father Conrad was notified aud
be immediately dismissed the congregation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07

The Colored Y. NJ. c. A. of the District Of
Columbia met in their parlor at their binding
on 18th street below Q Saturday evening at
O'Clock and organized literary association, to
be known the Y. NJ. C. A. Literary Associa-
ten Of the District Of Columbia The meeting
was called to order with Mr. c. ]. Warning as
its president and Mr.. ]. McCleary as its secretary
pro tempore. Officers were elected for the en-
suing year as follows: Mr.. c. ]. Warning, presi-
dent; H. H. Churchill, vice president; Mr.. J.
McCleary, secretary; Charles Gowens, Or
ganist; j. E. Moreland, treasurer; J. W. Jen-
kins, jr., sergeant-at-arms. After an address
from the general secretary, Rev. Mr.. Moreland,
a committee was appointed to bring in pro-
gram for next Saturday evening"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
A Dispute Over the NoIIinr.r Relics.

PIrTsBURG. Pa, Nov. The announcement
that Fred and F. L. A. Moliinger. the nephew.
and heirs of the late Father Mollinger. will I'll
the latters chapel and re'ics has stirred NJ
trouble among the members 80 the Chu n ~
the Holy Name. a; which tine dead priest r.--
formed 50 many OF his remarkable cures Me-
pers OF the congregation say the relics are the
property OF the church ana that IN the ese.i q
the heirs attempting to sell or remoye tn IN ths
matter Will be taken into court. The reli-. Q
valued a; about S203.o)a and The two hs n aTs
positive that they belong TO the estate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07

Assistant Attorney George K. French. who
recently sent his resignation to the District
Commissioners because Of a change in his po-
htical faith, donned policeman's uniform late
last night and accompanied Policemen Brown,
Stevens and Gordon on trip across the East
Washington commons. Soon after midnight
sney came across gang Of ''crap shooter" A
break for liberty followed the appearance Of the
officers, and seventeen Of them were arrested
on the roof Of Grant Watkins house.
They we're charged with violating District
ordinance, and most Of them we're sent down 10
Judge Kimbal today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
In Memory of Gen risl

Cold WATER, MICH., Nov. "A handsome
tablet in memory of the late Clinton u. Fisk,
the prohibition candidate for presiden- in 1888.
was presented by his widow and family yester-
day to the Methodist Episcopal Church Mrs.
Fisk made a touching little speech that brought
tears to the eyes Of many in the vast audience
The gift was accepted on behalf of the church
by Mayor Albert Chandler. Gen Fisk Joined
the society in this city in 1855
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-07
ROUGH TRIP ACROSS.
The Arizona and ser,ia HAD a stormy Pas.

LONDON, Nov. 7.-Steamer Arizona from
New York for Liverpool. arrived at Queenstown
to-day. She reports that she experienced .
northwest gale on "Wednesday aud THURSDAY.
her decks we're swept by the heavy soas that
boarded her. and rs a matter OF precaation her
Passengers were kept below. A scullery boy
was washed overheard and drowned
The steamer Servia. Capt. Dutton. at Liver
pool from New York, reports that she expert
enced northwest gales throughout her VOYAGE
The British steamer Corona. from Isondon Tor
Montreal before reported stranded al Fres~ick.
Scotland, has been got of tho rocks and safely
beached on sand. Her sailors will TOW her 20
Dundee.