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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-17
THE BRILLIANT EDITOR OF TpP
LOUISVILLE COURIER.
JOURNAL.


Henry Watterson, the sobicct OF
this sketch, was born in Washing.
ton, ID. c., February 1G, 1910. In
consequence of defective eyesight.
was educated chiefly by private tu-
TORS. He entered the profession of
Journalism in Washington, IN 1868.
and in 1861 returned to Tennessee
and edited the Republican Banner
IN Nashville.
lie served on The Confederate
side during the civil war in various
capacities, being staff officer in
1913, and chief of scouts in Gen.
Joseph z. lohnston's army in 1864.
After the wav he revived the Ban.
"eF, but soon aflerward went to
Louisville, KY, to reside. and i'm
1867, succeeded George y. Prem
t1ce rs editor Of the JourRqI. In
the year following he united the
Co'rier and the Times with it. and
IN connection with Walter y.
Haldeman founded the Courier
Journal, of which he has since been
the editor.
lie was member Of Congress
from August ~, 1876, to March 3.
1877, being chosen to fill "A vacancy.
but With this exception has always
declined public Office. He has t
for Kentucky rs delvgate-at-larco IN
four National Democratic conven-
tions, presiding over the ST. Louis
convention in 1876, and serving as
chairman of the platform commit
tees IN the Cincinnati convention
IN 1880, and in the oLeat st. Louis
IN 1883. lie is Identified with the
Ievenuereform movement Of the
Democratic party as an aggressive
advocate Of free-trade IDEAS. He
was a personal friend aud a reso-
Lutte follower OF Samuel j. Tilden.
Mr.. "atterson has often appeared
as public speaker, notably on 20.
htlcal occasions, and his advice ia
sought 5y the leaders OF his party.
lie has also contributed freely to
periodicals, and edited &" Odditie,
o5 Southern Life and Character. -
book that bad large sale. He is
the most influential man in Ken.
lucky and his paper is by far tho
leading journal Of the State and one
at the leading Democratic organs
ot the United States. The Courier.
JouTRal is known far and near q,
an aggressive ard ably edited Dem.
"ariiic paper, that is power TO,
the party. Mr.. Watters5n IS no,
only vcrg able writer but an ora.
tor Of national distinction. He WI.
TIE orator Of The day at tho Column.
bus exercises in Chlcpgo not lon.
since and delivered splendid al
dress.
lis father Harvey McGee Wat
tcrson. was celebrated Journalist
snd dipIom lt aud served Do th,
Legislature Of Tennessee and ir
Congress from THAT state for sew
oral ycors oud was sent By the Pres
jdent 70 Bueros Ayrcs in 1913 on
diplomatic mission. Ile was Pres
l1ouiis' elco'or .et largo oa th
boug.tss .IraetIu 1860. So that th
subject oftn.a sketch D. Out follow
'ng 90 The footsteps Of bis l.us,r
Gus father
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-11-17

which We propose to sond 10 you. transpor.
htlOn paid. The little darling reets against
Il pisow, and Is in the act Of drawing Oft i,s
PINK sock, tue mate OF which has been pulled
on ana hung aside with a t.iuTnrhant COO
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DO YOU WANT TO ADOPT RARy,

Maybe YOU thinl: this "a new business
schuinE out babies on application; it has been
zone Deiore, however, but never have those
FURNISHED been so near the original sampIcns
thls one. Everyone win eXclaim. = Well
Attic black -and-white engraving can eiwe
you buta faint idea of the exquisite original
The morning call., 1892-11-06
ACROSS THE PLAINS In 40
An Early Settlers Peculiar
and Lonely Life.
"OLD ROCKY" is HIS NAME.
The Old Mans Story Of The Trip Into unknown
Amsrics-He Helped to Lay the Foun-
dation Of Sacramento.
"OLD ROCKY" is HIS NAME.
Written for THE MORNING CALL

"Uowdy y
How are you, Mr.. Barnard ?"
AT the sound of tie name the old man
started and eyed his visitor euriously for
few moments, then turned his face away
and seemed TO watch the swaying of the
tall grass near the spo. where his stick
rested on the ground.
A pleasant memory seemed to take pos
session of him as a smile fitted across his
features, bat it was quickly dispelled and
bis face resumed its old st0ical expression.
"The hermit" or old Rocky" as the few
residents in the vicinity of South Belmont
who know Of the old mans existence called
him, had long passed his allotted three
score and ten. but was still able TO take care
Of himself. His form was bent and his
hand trembled, but mis- eye was clear and
voice as strong as most men at 80. A shaggy
gray beard covered the lower part of his
face, and long, thin, white locks fringed his
head and hung down to the kerchtef around
his neck.
The old man after few moments OF ST.
lence turned his face toward his visitor,
moved oveI a few inches on the rude bench
beside his cabin door with a visible effort,
ana invited the newcomer to sit down.
ITS long way up from the village
over tie hills, and l live alone and away
from everybody else, so | don't see many
folks. There amt anything around here to
bring folks this way but sand hills and a
few trees, and they can be seen anywhere.
"'Old Rocky don't ask folks here, and
folks don't care for Old Rocky so we's
The morning call., 1892-11-06

great pity that the breed OF native ponies
mas been permitted to die out as it has
III this State. Properly cared for and trained
those little steeds were worth good deal
more Tor practical use than are the major
Ity OF the larger horses now fashionable.
would like to see ponies come into gen.
erai use in this State for a number of
reasons. TEey would be the means of
bringing riding and driving exercise within
the reach of many to whom it is now an
unknown luxury. The little creatures are
more expensive mere now than large horses
on account of their scarcity. A good pony,
Twelve to thirteen hands high. well broken
a. ana gentle. is worth $50. and
,S whi,a marc l.. to get get at any price;
,Snetlands, como much higher. There is
lots OF cheap land up in our hills where
ponies might be raised to advantage. They
40 Wen ana are stronger and better for
slomlng - up In the mountains. We ought
= 70 IaiSe as nne ponies here as come from the
hill districts of India-little strong-limbed
Sure-footed creatures, carrying with ease
loads that would burden a horse. I have
seen one or two beautiful little animals, the
result OF crossing the Welsh pony and mus
tang mare, that for speed, grace and move
ment could hardly be surpassed. but think
III they should not prove to grow too large
I'D our favoring climate the Exmoor ponies
would prove admirable for this country.
The Welsh ponies are not so hardy
knew well in New York State lady who
raised Shetland and Welsh ponies on large
scale and found it very profitable business.
California is so far In advance of the East
In affording every sort of advantage to
women that | do not see why woman
should not be very successful here in such
an undertaking, aud | was very glad to
learn that one was thinking of it. Ponies
are more. easily kept than horses. A pony
thirteen hands high. doing fair amount of
work every day, can be kept in high condi-
tfOH on ABOUT half the of faad
horse requires. They are harder than
horses; as a rule are better adapted to 90
long distances; besides, they are less apt to.
become uns0und. not being so subject to
d seaSe or liable To 60 wrong as To legs ard
feet. Their value is not half appreciated in
this part of the country. but it must become
more appreciated as our civilization in
CreaseS. MISS RUSSELL
The morning call., 1892-11-06
BALLAD OF A JESTER.

When boards were brown that now are frore,
Above tie sa used To SIT:
Now, at iite's feast. more
Than yon poor dog thst turns the spit
could go mad to think OF 1t;
Although forever in mine
Rings al old rhyme that once was writ /:
Twill matter hausht in ATTY years.
when hagons with Rhine wine ran DER
And tongues waRged fast, and lamps were it,
set the bic in a rear"
With many SHAFT OF wanton wit:
The King would cry in boisL'rous fit
W hiie walls and roof-tree rang with cheers.
'6ood cousin. never heed the hit
Twill matter nsusht In hfty years
i loved a maid in days OF yOre, -
And thought to win the sauey chit,
Despite the motley suit" I wore:
(Aiack how far my fancies ffite.
The damsel cared for me no WHIT
And got nauy ykt but iapes and ieers
That chafed me like Jenuet's bit:
'Iwtll matter nau hit IN fifty years
Head weary am ], and heartsore;
meet cold welcomes, and submit
Like him that hath not paid his score
The tapster will no more admit.
Llfes rayeied threads the fstes unknit,
And soon, with fardeis and with tears,
And cap and bells shall be quit;
Twill matter naught in fifty years.
LAST WORDS.
Friends. though the grave gapes like pit
And mirth taxes wing when grief appears,
Bear bravely what the heavens permit;
Twill matter much In fifty years.
j. REDFEARN WILLIAMSON.
The morning call., 1892-11-06

The Misses Farrier of East Oakland are
counted among the very first of Oakland's
four hundred society people. They are the
daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram l.. Far
rier, being on the fathers side related To
the Kettridge family of New England, of
which the celebrated DR.. Kettridga is a
member. Miss Emma, being the eldest, is
known as Miss Farrier. She was born at
Saratoga Springs. y. Y. She has, however,
lived since child in East Oakland, where
she was educated. finally graduating at Miss
PostOn's school. She is quite an addition
at social gatherings. as she is a fine per-
former on the guitar as well as pianist.
In her home many oil paintings on the walls
show her haDutwork. She can also con-
verse we'll in French. and is member of
the swell COtilion Club OF Oakland. Miss
Farrier recently returned from Denver,
where she went as the guest Of her aunt
and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Tubbs. and
where she was greatly admired. She is an
acknowledged beauty. with lovely brown
hair, dark blue eyes and extremely fine
complexion, with plenty of color.
The morning call., 1892-11-06

William A. Maccorkle inc nf sl',s, nn,, e'h., and
three children. returned 10 Virginia, where
the son entered the Washington and Lee
University at Lexington, from which he
subsequently graduated when only 20 years
OF age. He was an industrious student,
and, in addition to the regular course, he
had COMPLETED a course at law. Soon after
graduating he went to Charleston, w. Va,
where, IN the year 1879, almost penniless, he
began teaching a private school. By this
means he was enabled 10 support himself,
and at the same time render some assistance
to his widowed mother, until he was enabled
I'D gain some practice in his profession. lie
succeeded in building up a lucrative busi-
ness, and since his residence at Charleston
be has been very successful at the bar.
The morning call., 1892-11-06

him we learned that there were white men
a few miles farther down. We made all
haste to meet them when what was our
JOY TO find about a dozen men encamped
near the mouth OF the river.
That vas General Suffers party of
colonlsts who were preparing to settle and
found colony on the very spot where we
met them. General Suffer was as glad to
receive us as we were TO join him. He had
only few days before bought the property
of Russian fur company which was then
stationed at Fort Ross. Among the property
was about fifty old rusty cannons aud lot
OF old fint-lock musket5
Sacramento now stands on the SPOT
where We met General Sntter. and at that
place he decided to build fort and make
that point the headquarters of the Ameri-
cans in the country.
81 remained with Sutter until the gold
fever broke out in 1848 and the next twenty
years Of my life was spent in The noun
tans. L got into bad habits, and only
braced up when ! got working on fruit
farms near Los Angeles. i stuck TO the lat
ter work, saved what little wages | received
and moved up here about seven years ago
with perhaps sufficient to keep me in pro-
visions. with care. till join ny comrades in
another land"
1t was getting dark as the old man finished
his story. and he arose, remarking that it
was his time for retiring, and as he entered
the cabin and closed the door wished his
visitor goodnight. ALE DIXON.
The morning call., 1892-11-06
THE CANADIAN PREMIER.

Successful Political Career of Sir John
Abbott of Quebec.
London Daily Graphic
Sir John Abbott, the Canadian Premier.
who is native of the Province of Quebec,
has for a long time been identified with
public life in the Dominion; but, until re-
cent years, did not assume a prominent
position. having devoted his energies to his
professionalism of law--of which he is a
distinguished ornament. He has been
member of Parliament. with some intervals
Of retirement, for more than thirty years,
and was Solicitor-General for Lower Canada
before confederation took place. lie was
The morning call., 1892-11-06

resident Of Virginia, New. She is the
daughter Of the well-known mining man.
Mr.. Henry Smith. For several years the
family lived In the mountains, where they
were close friends Of the Fair family, so
that wffen the Fairs came to this city and
took up their residence the Smiths soon
followed. Here the two families kept up
the. friendly relations which were only
broken by the death OF Mrs. Fair, who was
very partial to Miss Smith and generally In
Guided her when taking long trips or ex-
cursions When Miss Tessie Fair was
married Miss Belle was chosen to be one of
the bridesmaids. Miss Smith Is spoken of
by all who know her as most estimable
young lady OF sweet disposition and very
has lived rather quiet and retired during
The morning call., 1892-11-06

The second sister, goes very little In
society, and sien only on special occasions.
She is more what is termed "a home CIR" q"
aud takes great interest in all home duties.
Like her sister, she is an artist of some
ability. her forte being pastel work. of
which she shows beautiful specimens. She
Is also an exquisite china-painter, much of
her work being equal 10 her teachers. Like
her sister. she is musical. Is fond OF dancing
and belongs TO the popular Cotillon Club.
Miss Annie is native Of Oakland, and
there received her education. She has not
been much Of traveller. but generally
spends her summers with the parents on
their ranch at 81. Helena. The young lady
Is tall, demi-blonde, with gray eyes and a
graceful carriage She has a sweet voice
and knows how to use il in conversation or
singing. Miss Emma and her sister are
both charitable girls, and at one time be-
longed to the Flower Mission of Oakland.
The morning call., 1892-11-06


Who is decided beauty OF the brunette
type, is young lady who has recently come
TO the Pacific Coast TO make il her home.
Having neither father nor mother, she lives
with her aunt, Mrs. George A. Thompson,
formerly of Philadelphia, but who will
reside in this city in the future. For sew
eral winters Mrs. Thompson and her niece
have visited California, and now they have
come to remain. Miss Welden is a native
of Washington City, where her mother
died about four years ago. Her
father. who was at one time a
prominent business man there, died
in Switzerland over seven years ago. The
young lady, who is something of an heiress
IN her own right. has been carefully reared.
She has received instructions in tile most
prominent institutions of learning, both in
America and in Europe. She is proficient in
French, German and Spanish, from which
nalion she Is a descendant on her mothers
side. She has fine vocal powers, and plays
the piano, guitar and harp. At one time
Miss Welden was engaged to a titled gen.
tieman of England, but for some reason
never known 10 her friends the engagement
was broken of, The gentleman followed
her to Philadelphia in hopes of having il re-
newed, but after three weeks of non-
successful pleading returned TO England
The morning call., 1892-11-06
Not Anxious to BE Good.

A CaSs-ayenue man has 13-year-old boy
who hasn't had wings for the past ten or
a dozen years, his father says, and the
unanimous opinion of the neighbors is with
the father. The other day be approached
bis sire.
Pop" he said, twill you get me a bicy-
Gle?
"Yes, and be glad to, IL you'll be a good
Doy.' was the prompt response.
Ihe youngster seemed to be overcome by
the paterDal generosity and was silent for a
moment, but that wasn't It.
Thanks. pop" he said. ''but guess bic
cycles come too high for boy like me-"
The morning call., 1892-11-06


Who Is still remembered as Miss Lille
Jones. She is the second daughter of Mrs.
Judge U. c. Pratt and the sister OF Mrs.
DIR. keeney. As young lady Mrs. Harding
was exceedingly popular and much sought
after There was scarcely society event
OF importance where the two sisters were
not numbered among the guests, and it
was said at the time of her marriage to the
wealthy Philadelphian that her preference
for the Eastern gentleman had caused much
disappointment in this city. Mrs. Harding
is native OF San Francisco, but received
her education at the Convent of the Sacred
Heart at Manhattanville, y. Y. She is un-
usually brilliant, quick in learning, and
graduated before she was II. Among her
varied accomplishments are French and
music. Her marriage took place about three
years ago in the old Pratt residence on Sut-
ter street. Ii was brilliant affair and duly
noted In The CALLS social columns at the
time.
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Is the only child of Mr.. John II. Gilmore,
2 prominent business man of this city.
Miss Daisy, who is stiIl in her teens, is a
native OF San Francisco and was educated
at NILS seminary, across the bay. In ap-
pearance the young lady is demi- blonde,
tall, slim and graceful, which is especially
noticeable when dancing. She is fine
French scholar. but her forte is reading, so
that she has devoted much of her time TO
the study OF elOention. On her nineteenth
birthday. May II she left here with her
mother for Europe. where she will remain
a year or two for the purpose of study. The
TWO ladies spent the time travelling up to the
1st OF October, passing the month of Sep
tember in Switzerland. Then they went to
Parls, where the conservatory opened on
the 1st OF this month and where ISIS Gill
more became pupil. Previous to her de-
parture the young lady gave reading in
this city before over 200 uf her friends.
She is easy and graceful and her voice
clear and distinct. Being an only child she
has had every wish gratified and no expense
has been spared on her education.
The morning call., 1892-11-06
THE PORTRAIT GALLERY.
Some San Francisco and Oak
land Bellies.
A BEYY OF LOCAL BEAUTIES.
MRS. George ]. HARDING, the Misses Emma and
Annie Farrier, Belle Smith, Daisy
gilmore and Minnie Welden.

To-day's CALL presents a collection of
portraits of representative young ladies Of
both San Francisco and Oakland. Un-
fortunately girls life is so uueventful
that the biographer finds but little to re-
eord' That they are all young. graceful and
charming need not be repeated; how they
brighten up the home circle and make life
worth lying. As young ladies should never
appear unattended by chaperon. the
group today is headed by lovely married
lady,
The morning call., 1892-11-06

long line OF Scotch Pres
byterian ministers and
elders, noted for their
sterling qualities. Be-
fore the war the elder
MacC0rkle was in excel
lent circumstances, but
the fortunes of war
worked him utter ruin.
and when he died I'm
Missouri, whittier he had
removed, William and
his mother found them
selves confronted by a
hard strupple for life.
The morning call., 1892-11-06
HE DEFIED DEATH.

Newspaper Correspondent Who CouId
Not Catch the Cholera.
Frank Lesiie's Illustrated Weekly
Aubrey Stanhope, correspondent of the
New York Herald, may be said to be
famous in two worlds. A native of Ireland
and Protestant, he possesses an energetic
and ardent temperament, as exhibited in the
The morning call., 1892-11-06
A PRETTY EXPERIMENT.

Simple Method of Showing Double Star
Screen.
St. Louis Republic.
With a piece of cardboard showing two
black stars. two candles and goblet of wa
The morning call., 1892-11-06
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS.

The Man Whom They Are Making an At
tempt "a Elect Governor.
Frank Leslie's illustrated Weekly.
The Democrats of West Virginia have
nominated as their candidate for Governor
William A. MaeCorkle. who was born near
Lexington. In Rockbridge County. Virginia,
in May. 1858. Mr. MaeCorkle comes from a
The morning call., 1892-11-06
Their Prospects.

Edwin-Shali we live with your parents
after we are married?
Angelina-Yhe question Is, can we live
without them ?--Puck.
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courage with which he lived at Hamburg for
seven days exposed to the cholera, submit
ting to every test in absolute faith in his
friend of the Pasteur institute, Mr.. Haff-
kline, who had inoculated him with the
cholera. We reproduce his portrait in the
costume he wore in the hospital at Ham,
burg. After the test he passed through
quarantine of three days and proceeded to
Berlin, where his arrival created so much
excitement that he narrowly escaped expul-
sion.
The morning call., 1892-11-06

her mothers sojourn in Europe Miss
Smith IS really pretty girl, aud the photo
graph fres which the above cut was taken
does not do her justice. 1t lacks her sweet
expression aud winning smile.
The morning call., 1892-11-06
An Invariable Rule.

stood at the window, watching
The ladies tripping by
With eyes like the midnight darkness,
Or blue as the sunny sky;
With hair like the plumes OF the raven,
Or yellow as beaten gold,
Some young and slender and graceful;
DecIeplt some, and old.
But whenever red lips parted
On teeth all dazzling white.
knew quite well twas SOZ0DONT
That made them shine so bright.
A Brush Well Applied
aud previously moistened with SOZODONT re-
moves the defaclng evidences Of neglect from the
teeth, and ttehIeBs them 10 their sockets III
the breath has repellant smell the article SUBJ
stliutes for that lis own pleasant aroma.
Shrunken and fBiiamed gums are restored TO
health by It's use and canker of the mouth cured.
System In the use OF this fue antisepitc, as OF
other promoters OF health, Is highly desirable.
APPLY NOTHING BUT S0Z0DONT.