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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Republican meeting here
Wednesday night OF last week vas
a very tame affair, and The speeches
we're the widest barangucs we have
heard yet in this campaign. The
speakers we're John Nelson Wisnef,
who fs supposed to be running for
Congress in this District, and Alex.
Y. Campbell a ward politician from
Wheeling, who has boon stnmpinq
the State for the Republican party.
Neither oi the speakers seemed 10
have the remotest idea Of the issues
OF this campaign. Such speeches
as they made are not hurting the
Democrats any, and we vsDt them
70 Rave l9tf Of zope,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Col. Ben. +. Martin, Of Grafton.
eS-Mcmbcr Of Congress from this
District, made some splendid
speeches IN this county last week
The notices for his appointments
were very short, but he had good
crowds at all his meetings. lie
spoke at Brucetou. Wednesday af-
ternoon, Terra Alta, Thursday
night, TOWNSVILLE, Friday night,
and Sinclair, Saturday afternoon.
Col. JOHN Martin also spoke at tho
two latter places and made able
speeches. ut Sinclair TIE Demo-
Gratis had great ard enthusiastic
time. They raised big pole and
flag and had an immense meeting,
Col. Ben Martin returned to Graf
ton that evening, and Col. John
Martin and the Editor Of the ARGt g.
addressed the Evansville people that
night and had a splendid meeting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Jhe Republican management 10
securing the earth for West VIr-
ginia voters, As an evidence Of
this there is posted up in the most
public place in The College Of Ply
siciaus and Surgeons at Baltimore
notice 10 the effect that all re
publicarstsdents living in West
Virginia desiring 20 20 homo to
vote can have their expenses paid
by calling Oh the pfepc' oathorl,g.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03
ANOTHER BAD BREAK.
The Republican Party Fighting the
Catholic chafss.

Catholic chafeb.
TCNNELToN, w. VA, Oct. 27.-
On Tuesday, October 25th, the Re-
rublicans had poll raising here,
and Commissioner John w. Mason
was down on the bills as tho orator
of the day us "one of the ablest
NEIL of the nation"
But Mr. Mason failed to put in
his appearance. OF course the
multitude" was sorely disappoin-
ted, and to appcase that "soreness
one A. II. Campbell, formerly Il
State Senator, NOW living in Wheel
ing, was sent. He did not arrive.
however, until train No. 4 that
night, when he was met and escor-
ted to the school house, where he
delivered himself of Lirade OF
abuse of the Democratic party.
After the meeting was over he
returned to the West Virginia
Hotel accompanied by few of the
seekers after the "fesli pots Of
Egypt" among the number being
ID. NJ. Wotring, candidate for Pros
ecuting Attorney, and LEROY Shaw,
candidate for Sheriff OF Preston
County.
Campbell proceeded at once to
unbUsom himself to the faithful and
tell them how the Republicans were
going to carry West Virginia. lie
said the Democrats had no oroani-
zatlon and no correct poll Of the
State, and all their figuring on the
State was mere guess work. 1t
was just the reverse with the
Republicans. Ofcourse the Repub-
licans found u few obstacles IN their
way, and Campbell proceeded to
cnumerate SAID " Obstacles"
Among the many things he
enumerated to Brother Wotrinc
was this "1n the country here
we have the lower class Of labor to
fight, and in the cities we have to
fight the Catholic church,
WARNED, BUT TOO LATE.
Just then lie comes to a sudden
stop! Some one treads on his toes!
"a signal that there was lnborer,
Catholic and Democrat sitting in
the room listening to him.
! Tho conversation was quickly
changed. "The subsequent events
interested him no more"
As the Republican party is max
ing special bid for the vote of the
laborcrs, the Irish and Catholics, it
! MAY interest them to know how the
Republican party is fighting them
while protesting great friendship
for them.
! THE AFFIDAVIT.
Below will be foud the afIidatit
OF Thomas VI. Kenny, a gentleman
who takes no active part in politics
other than to vote his principles on
election day, and who was not
listening for Campbell's words, but
was made ali anintontional witness:
STATE or WEST VIRGISfA, J
COUNTY OF PRESTON. (
l. Thomas NJ. Kenny, being duly
sworn declare that was present in
the sitting room OF the West Vir-
gfnia House, Tunnelion, W. Va.
on the night Of October 18th, 1892.
when a. X. Campbell and y. NJ.
Wotrlng were discussing the poiit-
ieal outlook in this State. and
heard A. Il. Campbell say to D.
NJ; Wotring, among other things,
" In the country here A.
(Tha uoYt fcv tvoqds f,,f1or.t,o, a..
word here ] did not distinctly
understanO. "The lower class OF
labor, and in the cities we have to
fight the Catholic Church"
T.. NJ. kENNY.
Subscribed 10 and sworn TO before
NE IN my county aforesaid this 27th
day OF October, 1892.
4. J, BONAYIELD,
J Notary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Bureau Of Pensions during
Grover Cleveland's administration.
under The supervision OF Gen. John
G. Black, vas a clcad bureau, free
from every scandal, political or
personal-an honor TO Cleveland.
an honor TO Gen. Black, On honor
TO the veteran soldier Geu. cent
NJ H'g HrmB r tds Pgiomec,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Besides signing more private pen
sion bills than any three Republi-
can Presidents who preceded him IN
Office, every general act of pension
legislation passed by Congress dur
ing Mr.. Cleveland's Presidency for
the benefit of veterans became law
BY hrs signature. - Ger. Con NJ tie
ArmV of tie Potomac.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Union veterans who are Demo.
Gratis, and there are lots OF them,
regard the announcement that
Judge John j. Rea, Of Minnesota
cz-commandcr-in- chief Of the G.. a,
Re- would support Cleveland
because Of his pension 7etoes onG
his position on the tariff as a very
importcrt one, believing that it will
have a great deal Of influence With
the much talked abont "soiae9
vote.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

John S. z. Bell, of Newburg,
whose name appears on the Peoples
Party ticket, says his name was put
there without his consent and that
he is not candidate for the office
of State Senate, and will vote the
Democratic ticket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Democrats of Tunnelton are
alive and awake to the issues of the
big campaign. Attic club meeting
Monday night of this week there
was good attendance and the
meeting was addressed by j. Slidell
Brown, SeCy. Dem. Ex. Com.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Republicans in this county
are so desperate, that they are re-
sorting to all manner of lies and the
widest and most absurd rumors ara
being circulated. For instance,
they are telling in the remote Sec
items OF The county that Mr.. p. j.
Crogan; of this place, had Topped
and was going to make Republican
speech. MIR. Crogan was ut first
inclined to treat the inatter as n
Joke, but since the Republicans are
persistently circulating il aud some
Democrats have written to know
what possible grounds there could
be for such assertions. he is mad
enough to whip somebody If he
could find out who started it. and
he authorizes us to state i'm the
strongest terms, that he nerey qcas
20 strong and frh, In the Democratic
J"ifh, anil al md any reports TO the
contrary are WithOW the least sBado,o
or Sen'blahcc Of truth, and the Ee.
publicans of this county are hard my
indeed when they resort to such
downright lying to try and bolster
up Il sinking cause.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The greatest flop" yet took
place one night last week. A
crowd Of the boys went from here
out to Friendship School House, in
Valley district, with drums ETC., to
stir up things, aud after holding a
Republican meeting all turned over
on the road home. Upset the big
hack and busted the top cut.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Republican party is under
indictment for highway robbery Of
the American people and is prose.
euted by the Democratic party,
With great vigor. The case will
conc up for trial before the Sa.
preme Tribunal OF the United States
text Tuesday and We honestly oos
hsvs that The verdict viii be, Gull
fy' $50, ne vii reverse things this
Sine aud "turn the ragcala cnt'
sed vt bousst ser ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Democrats of Preston, vote the
straight ticket and no scratching.
We never had q better ticket to vote
from President down to constable,
ard don't mar your pleasure over
the big victory that is coming by
scratching a single Democratic can
didate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The biggest case in the worlds
history will be tried by the biggest
Jury ever impaneled in the United
States, next Tuesday. We are bet
ting on old Grover winning the case.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Election Commissioners
heretofore published In the papers,
will be or hand on election day to
hold and conduct the election at
the various Polls in the county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

COL. ". W. ARNEIT, OF
WHEELING, WILL SPEAK Al
NEWBURG, SATURDAY, NOV.
9TH. AT 1880 p. NJ, AND COL.
John MARTIN AT RODAMER
FRIDAY, NOV. 4, AT 1880 =. NJ.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Ger. Golf made this prophecy
during the last Presidential cam.
paigu "Vote for Harrison and
receive 40 cents per ID. for your
WOOL" a good many Of the farm.
ers voted for Harrison and they are
being repaid by a much poorer
market and lower price than when
Hr. Cleveland vas President.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

We hope the returns will be sont
in as soon as possible from every
voting voting place, go that We can
give a report in our paper next
@pa,,1-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

The Republican heelers, workers
and organs that have been circula-
ting toe brazen falsehood that n.
z. FTiekS Caynegie's manager, is a
Democrat, ought 70 explain his
contribution Of $4,000 to the Re-
psslisan eaapaign fund, and aIso
Why he is now at Republican head.
quarters 10 New York consulting
with their Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

Democrats Of Pleasant district.
remember tEat The voting place at
Gales has been changed 10 Valley
Point, and that this and Chidesters
are the only voting places in toe
@f8tIis',
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03
DUDLEY REVIVED /
"COamANDER" FORTNEf & .'CAP.
TAIN" SOL SHAW WITH THEIR
BLOCKS OF SIX"
How Does Preston Like II 1.-The
Same Methods are Employed
In Taylor
From tho Grafton Loader.

From tho Grafton iosder.
DEAR Sir You have been nm.
pointed Captain Of the Voters
named on the enclosed slip, and on
which certain instructions are given
you. In addition TO the duties
therein enumerated we earnestly
Deg of you that you make it your
sPecim business TO see and learn sf
each OF the republican voters on
your list whether or not he has been
registered as n voter by the Assessor,
and if you End any that have not.
have them by all means to attend TO
1T nj once by going 20 the Assessor
and having it done as speedily as
possible. Under the law voter
who has not been registered by the
Assessor may be registered at the
polls on the day of election By max
ing a certain affidavit Ia writing as
required by law, but it will not paw
to risk that proceeding if il is at all
possible for him to hare himself
properly listed by the Assessor
within the time prescribed by law.
(and in order to do this it must be
done on the 8th OF October.)
The democrats In this county are
making 4 desperate struggle to re
ducc our majority. What we are
asking you to do will take but little
OF your time. 1t should be done
at Oncc or It will he TOO late. The
prompt discharge of these sD,all
duties by the republican workers
throughout the county may save us
hundreds Of coies and swell our ma
Jority, while OH the other hand n
littte carelessness 10y few may
cause IL decrease IN our majority.
and MS in eases heretofore, be Just
enough to cause us to lose the cleo.
ton of Governor or Congressman.
We sincerely hope that you will aid
rs theoretically.
Have ecer8 rppublicom uotey
(whcthcr registered or not) go to
the polls early OH election day.
Very truly yours,
NEIL J. FoRrNEY.
Chairman Rep. tx. Com.
j. w. FLYNN. Secretary
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-03

~ :, - VI N.Y. 90 10
the polls early on election day.
Very truly y6urs,
NEIL J. FoRrNEY.
Chairman Rep. tx. Com.
j. W. FLYNN, Secretary.
W. ". Dudley, of Indiana. TODAY
stands before the American beoblc
as the arch corruptjonist of the age.
His infamous "Blocks-of FIVE" cam.
paign in Indiana in the election of
1883 has been stencil in the nos
trl!s of the American people. and
the doors of the White House were
closed agriDst him, although it's pc-
cupant was the beneficiary of his
nefarlous practice. He will 90 down
into history as the organized de-
baucher of the fair fame Of Indiana.
and his conduct and "plan of cam.
pa'gn" mcrlted the re6ake of all
self-respecting citizens. With the
record Of his self,imposed lnfamv.
1T was not believed that any rcpn
table citizens would attempt to
emulate his example. 1t has been.
however, left to Neil j. Fortncv.
the Chairman of the Republican
Executive Committee of Preston,
whom the people OF Preston have
honored with responsible public
places, to resurrcct the skeleton of
his infamous plan Of campaign and
lhaugtrate 1t III West Virginia.
The above letter and circular will
explain itself and shonld receive the
rebuke it deserves at the hands of
the respectable citizens Of Preston
county. What must the gentlemen
named as persons who should be
watched" by this captain" who
holds Fortney's commission. think
of the cause which requires q de.
tective system TO watch them and
see that they are driven TO the polls
IN "blocks OF sin" by "captatn"
Shaw, like go many cattle to the
slaughter pen? BY what law of
politics or rule Of ethics which
should prevail in u civilized com
munity, does Fortney, the Reptb-
lican Sampson to- Boss Dawson in
Preston county, divide its voting
citizenship into "bIoohs Of six" and
appoint n captain" to show them
how TO exercise the rights of Amer
lean citizenship? 1t must be a
desperate cause which calls for such
desperate conduct, and what Fort
neY bias done IN Preston county
Chairman TippiHCott and Secretary
Allen are nov dolrg in Taylor.
The following six persons were
put under the charge Of Captain"
Solomon Shaw, the three republi-
cans "to watch" and the three
democrats "to convert
Preston. county Reno District. Sub District
uusviile " ~
YouG DurY r. TO sEg: 1st. That each Ro,pb
ncdn NAMED below votes right "a That each
Douo't * vurr is Supplied with good ltergt.
duit, ls converter. Hud votes right also. "a
lhat every one Of The men who will vote so
YuCh ~ ihe Republican ticket ~ our candidate
'"i Ffc-ideni, or for Governor or for Congress.
yuTEs nEFoHn NguS on November y fsg2 Keen
nc CHAIRMAN VI yoHr County Committee posted
q. stand FOR KrrubiF1u, n fcr Dnmocr4i.
D y lpr lduuer-' Alliance. Pro. for Pro.
mbitionisi' LAB, Tor Labor Parry. 4 means
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-04
SOuihdown Sheep.

Perhaps no breed OF domestic animal
has been more successfully improved by
ildiCious selection in breeding than the
Southdown sheep. After 50 years Of
careful breeding We have. today, q nearly
perfect mutton and short wooded breed.
Our modern Southdowns have no horns,
their faces and legs are dark brown; the
forequarters are wide and deep; the
back and Joins are broad. and the ribs
are beautifully sprung; the hindquarters
are square and full, the tail is well set,
and the legs comparatively short with
tiue bone. In short, the bree is almost
a perfect type of 0Vine symmetry. But
our best breeders are sill endeavoring
to make improvement. The hardness
and sound constitution of the modern
~outhdowA are two of the best qualities,
and care must be exercised so az not
to breed them out These enable
Southdowns to adapt themselves to al
most unlimited changes of climate, soil
and management. For richness and
delicacy of flavor, for iuieiness and ten
derness. there is no mutton that can
equal thst of the Southdowns. Their
early maturity tits them for the sham
hles At from | , to Is months, when they
weigh about 80 pounds, and ut two years
they weigh from 100 to 20 pounds. Iheze
sheep are docile and thrive well on artifi
c!al pastures and with ordinary treat
ment The owes average from six to
eight pounds Of wool wearing rams eight
to twelve pounds. The ewes are good
mothers and very prolitic,-averaging
per flock Of 100 ewes. from 100 to 100
lambs The dense and compact fleece of
Southdowns is one OF the most useful Of
our woods; short in stap'e fine and curl
ing, with spiral ends, il is generally used
for carding purposes. Other breeds of
sheep crossed by the SouthlOwu ram
uniformly psrtake Of the more impor.
tant characteristics OF the latter. Ibis
ia not concentrated in either wool, car.
cass. or form alone. but in all these
characters combined. Agri-
culturist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-04

The bureau OF the American RepGb
lies has issued its annual report for the
year 1891 This bureau was established
In 1890 by vote Of the international
American Conference, for the purpose
of collecting and distributing commercial
information concerning the commerce
and resources Of the republics in the
North and Soulh Americas. The sun
OF s35, 900 annually il appropriated for
this purpose, assessed upon eighteen
governments in proportion to then
extent and imp ortsnce, the United States
paving SIS SOC. Inquiries for specific
information concerning commercial mat
ters chief from merchants and manu-
facturers In the United States, were re
ceived and answered to the number OF
seven hundred In the first four months
and have continued necessarily. Emi-
grafton has been stimulated. the ex
port trade has rapidly increased be
tween the United States and the Latir
American nations. and the postal service
Is being improved, The chief publica
ton Of the bureau has been 1.-The Hand
book of the American Republics. s
volume of lS6 pages coneisely review
ing the condition and commerce of each
of the American republics and colonies
Following this work twenty eight hulle'
tins have been issued touching upon
kindred subjects. The establishment OF
similar bureaus In England aud France
shows that the importance and influence
Of this bureau. 10 the promotion OF
American commerce, has been recog
nized in Europe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-04

The statement Of DR.. George II Bailey
In regard to the prevalence Of tuhareu-
losis 10 Massachusetts gets the strongest
kind Of confederation from an interview
with Mr.. Il. A. Stone, inspector OF pro-
visions at Ashland in that state published
| In the Boston Traveller. Mr.. Stone said
ne did not believe one COW In 80 of the
| worn out class that are killed and
sold for sausages and cut meat
for the Boston market. commonly
known as "bologns cows" ia healthy
and fit for food. He also said he did not
believe there was COW In Massachusetts,
that had not been exposed to tubercu-
losis. He further said that there were
milk farms in and about Ashland, whose
product he would not take as gift, on
account Of the diseased nature of the
herds. There are" he added large num-
bers If cows infected with tuberculosis
all over the state. There are a
large number in this vicinity; there
are a lot up in the Deerfieid valley, and
there are affected cows in the western
part of the state The condition is
growing worse all the time. There is
not a COW In Massachusetts that has not
been exposed to the disease. Jerseys
are mostly infected, but there has been
80 little effort to weed out the disease
that all kinds Of cattle have had a
chance to catch it," Mr.. Stone also said
that he had 10 doub: that large quaint.
ties of diseased meat found its way to
the Boston markets not to the best ones,
but those of the cheaper sort In the
form of sausage 1t cannot be detected
and the public has no protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-04
Piscatauuis Pomona Orange.

The December meeting was held with
South Dover Grange More than hun
bred patrons we're there at an early hour
The address Of welcome was given by
Sister Isabelle Aver, Of South Dover
Grange. Sister l. J Hobbs. of Pleasant
River Grange, responded III her usua
pleasing manner.
The entertainment in the afternoon by
South Dover Grange, was very interest
ing and consisted OF declama.ions and
select readings. Those taking part were
Sanger Coburn, Mrs. J. J. Carr, j f
Douglass and Mrs. J. W. Gerry. Bro
John Mellus gave recitation in German
and translated il The entertainment
closed with singing by a quartet com
posed of Brothers Plummer and Bragg
and Sisters Plummer and Bragg The
question, what Hampers and Paralyzes
the Farmers Business, and What Are
the Remedies" was ably discussed
by J. }. Carr and Rev. j. +. Norris. The
sure remedy for those evils is hard
problem for Piscatsquis patrons, and
| they could but suggest partial aids The
question, being open to the house, was
earnestly discussed as long as brief
| December day would permit. They
agreed that this is II question (which
must be kept before the people until the
| answer ia worked out at the polls. Voted
to hold the next session OF this grange
at Foxcroft, Thursday, Jan 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-04

On January Ii, the Weather Bureau
@. the Department of Agriculture made a
most important change in its system Of
publishing its weather FORECASTS. As
formerly given cut, the predictions were
somewhat beIatsd, those published in
the morning papers being for period
which has nearly half expired, and those
appearing In the evening papers being
still lesS valuable. This Is On account
Of the hours 1t which observations are
made A. M. snds Pm. From January
/. the predic.ionssin each case will cover
the time until midnight of the next day,
30 that the predictions in the morning
papers will appear early in the day TO
which they apply, and those in the even
ing papers will be for the day after.
Thus the public will be Informed OF
the expected weather On the even
ing before ard an improved forecast
will be given the next morning II an in
provenent IL needed. Long range pre-
l ulctiOns VIII dIso NC eHNoui ago. mo-
| than heretofore whenever IL Is thought
| the state Of the weather will justify
them. The Weather Bureau costs the
country good deal Of money and every
body win hail with satisfaction this ef.
fort TO render it Of more practical use
especially TO the hard working, deserv'
ing class for whose benefit it is more
Especially designed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-01-04

In the death OF Mr.. f. f BowditCh o
birmingham Centre, Mass, at the ear
age OF 81 years. not only that state but
the entire country loses one OF the mos
uo.ed and eminent farmers of the day
Educated and cultured he engaged IL
practical farming hscause he loved tbs
occupation-oa one which he cmhallisbet
and enriched by the acts Of noble life
and the high aims OF splendid
cudeavor. His farm comprised
about six hundred acres, his
heard OF thoroughbred Guernseys num-
bered over one hundred ice animals,
and his flock OF Hampshire Down sheer
WAS seven hundred largest llo2k in
that state Owned by single individual
Mr.. Bowdltch was great advocate OF
what Is known as "iiat culture, the
treatment which neglects the hce and
leaves the ground Hat around the hill
and his investigations into scientific
agriculture gave his opinions great
worth.