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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

In addition to the District Attor-
neyship the United States Marshal
ship and the Internal Revenue Col
lectorship with their various depu-
ties and clerks the list OF West Vir-
ginia patronage lying within the
State includes 26 Presidential post
Offices with salaries ranging from
SO, 200 to 81, 900. Six of these Of
fees are IN the First Congressional
District. nine in the Second, seven
ia the Third and four in the Fourth.
Those in the First District are,
Wheeling, the largest Office in the
State, pays an annual salary Of
50, 200; and the others arc as FOL
lows Weston, 81 COO; Wellsbure,
81 400; Moundsyille, 81 800; New
Cumberland, 81 400; Clarksbure,
81 700. In the Second District the
Offices are as follows: Charlestown,
81 roo; Davis, 81, POO; Fairmont,
81 700; Grafton, $1,000; Keyscr.
81 300; Martinsburg, 1,7OO; Nor
gdntown, 1880; Shepherdstown,
81 900; Piedmont, 81 800. In the
Third District there are Bluefeld,
81 400; Anderson, 81, 900; Buck
harmon, 81 400; Charleston, SO 500.
Hinton, 81 800; Lowisburg, 81, 100;
Roucevcrt, $1,000; aud in the
Fourth District there are Presiden
tial Offices az follows: Huntington,
g. 800; Parkersburg, 81 800; Point
Pleasant, Al 400, and Raycnswood.
81 900. - WheeIlRa Nems.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
TO THE INAUGURATION VIA b.
& o. \. Il.

For the benefit of those desiring
to witness the inaugural ceremonies
at Washington, March 4th, the
Baltimore and OHIO r. r. Co., will
sell excursion tickets to Washington
and return from all stations on it's
lines at low excursion rates. Tick
cts will be sold March 2nd and Bid,
and for trains reaching Washington
before noon Of March 4tb. They
will be valid for return journey
until March 9TH inclusive. The
following are the rates from some
of the points in this vicinity
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The election of James Smith,
Jr., as United States Senator from
New Jersey has brought out the
fact that no Smith, the plain Smith
or Smythe or any other form Of
spelling, has been the United States
Senate since 1857. Beginning in
1898 there was representative Of
the Smith family in the Senate con
tinuously down to 1843. Thirty
five of them were in the House in
the fifty-five years prior to 1914,
and forty-fve have been there since
that time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

All tho papers are just now com
menting on the probability Of Judge
Gresbam's entering Cleyeland's
Cabinet. No one denies the ability
Of The Judge to gu the Office with
credit to himself and the whole
country, but tho trouble is that he
has heretofore been prominent in
the councils Of the Republican par
ty aud only came over 20 tho Demo.
Gratis during The last campaign, and
Is does seem that Mr.. Cleveland
ought to find good material enough
that has always been Democratic.
The friends Of Judge Gresham cite
the action Of President Lincoln,
who took Buchanau's Attorney
General Edwin VI. Stanton, for hls
Secretary Of War, and Montgomery
Blair, who was q Democrat, as
Postmaster General. Gideon Wells.
who was also "a Democrat, became
Secretary Of the Navy. President
Hayes also selected Judge d. ".
Key d Tcnne zee, for Postmaster
General, Who was Confederate
officer and @ Democrat
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The Democrats Of Wheeling have
been acting the fool for seine time
and have finally gotten themselves
into q bad hole generally. The
trouble is over local affairs and the
municipal government. The Re-
publicans elected their Mayor at
the recent city election and the
Council was very close, but still the
Democrats could have controlled
things if they had pulled together.
They had caucus and made their
nominations for the offices in their
gift, and then threw organization to
the winds and went square back on
it. Attorney John j. Coniff, who
is we'll known in this county and
has host of friends here, was the
caucus nominee for City Solicitor,
receiving sixteen out of twenty
three votes, but when the frce-for-
all-pitch-in and catch-as-c catch can
election came off, Col. Robert White
was elected. The latter is a good
Democrat, but gets the office by the
Republicans combining with the
Democratic boilers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The French Republic has been
terribly torn up for some time over
the Panama Canal corrpntion. 1t
was gigantic swindling scheme,
and some of the leading men of the
nation are involved and have been
on trial. The leaders have been
sentenced pretty severely. Mr..
Ferdinand DeLesseps is to be I'M
prisoned for five years and to pay a
fine of 5000 francs. Mr.. Charles
DeLesseps is sentenced to impris-
onment for five years and to pay a
fine Of $3.50 francs, Mr. Marlns
Fontaine and NJ, Cottee are each
sentenced to imprisonment for two
years and to pay fine of $3.50
francs each, NJ. Eifel is sentenced
to Imprisonment for two years and
to pay fine of 1900 francs. The
decisions have created profound
sensation and are regarded as Sc
we're, particularly in the case of the
elder DeLesseps, who is 81 years of
age. The aged man, who is very
feeble, it is believed will not long
survive the disgrace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Negroes and whites are allowed
tointermarry in twenty-three States
and Territories. They are all north
ern States but one--Louisiana.
They are as follows Connecticut,
Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana,
Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Minnesota, Montana, New lamp
shire, New Jersey, New York,
North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South
Dakota, Vermont, Washington,
Wisconsin and Wyoming. In all
the other States such marriages are
absolutely void.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16


Willie Leeper, Esq, who left this
county early IN the sevcnties-about
twenty years ago-was shot and
killed by half-breed Indian IN the
Indian Territory a short time ago
over n dispute about land. 1t seems
that difference had arisen between
them, which they agreed to settle
on certain day amicably; and met
on the ground for the purpose, and
came to terms; afterward while rid
ing together on their return, when
they reached the road forks, the
half breed suddenly fred his Win.
chester, shooting Leeper IN the back;
and, after firing a second shot.
which only made slight wound.
fled. a relative with Leeper fired
at the retreating assassin, but with
out effect. Lceper was taken home
to Norman, and died in about ten
days and was buried by the Masonic
fraternity. lie had married soon
after going West, into a prominent
and wealthy Indian family and was
rapidly becoming the wealthiest
man in the Territory. His mother
was Haigler, sister of Mrs. Polly
Hutton, Mrs. Delilah Crouch and
Mrs. Serena Wamsloy, and his faith
er was one Of the old time Metho-
dist ministers who pioneered as cir
cult rider Ill this Valley. BoUerly
Enterprise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

West Kingwood is going to build
up very fast this year. Ed Messen.
ger has already sold three building
lots to parties who will erect resi-.
dences on them. Mrs. b. NJ.
Squires has purchased lot and will
build on it soon as the weather will
permit. Jerry Patton will build
next to Mr.. Messenger, and Bower
master & jackson have purchased
the corner lot out there where the
boys used to play base ball and will
erect fine house on 1T. Grove
Jackson has already commenced
work on his house next to e. j.
Bowermaster's new house. Roy G.
Stone expects to build opposite W.
f. Manear's, and 3. w. SmalIey
has already begun work on q fine
new house between Judge Hoke's
and Joseph Jackson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

DR.. Norvin Green, who has been
President of the Western Union
Telegraph Company since 1878,
died at his home in Louisville, KY,
last Sunday, Feb. II, 1898. His
estate is worth about 1000, 00o,
and so he leaves his widow, four
sons and .wo daughters well pro-
vlded for. DR.. Green was born in
New Albany, Indiana, April IL,
1918, and was therefore nearly
rs years Of age.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The World is authority for the
statement that Judge Gresham is
slated for Secretary of State, and
the Borld IS very good authority,
bat we hope it is mistaken this
time. We rather think the state
ment is just a feeler sent out to get
the popular sentiment of the people,
ifthere is anything in it at all. Judge
Gresham IS very able man and did
much for sbs success Of the Demo
cratic ticket in the late election,
but he has not been tho party long
enough to merit such a high posi-
ton, and the old time Democrats
will resent such q rapid promotion
Of a man so young in the services
Of the party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Our old friend, Robert Lee Town
send, editor of the Webster Echo.
has received an appointment in the
Government Printing Office at
Washington. lie received his APP
pointment through john d. Alder
son, Member of Congress from the
Third District. We congratulate
Bob, as he is worthy representa-
ike Of the young and aggressive
Democracy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

A recent Investigation conducted
by the Indiana Board of Agricul-
ture shows that the State has paid
thirty thousand dollars for the
heads of chickens, turkeys and va
rious small wild birds which were
palmed of upon the authorities for
the heads of owls and hawks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

A horrible tragedy took place at
the Stafford County Insane Asylum
and Workhouse, in New Hamp-
shire, last Thursday night, Febru-
ary 9th. The building was set on
fire by one Of the crazy inmates,
aud being an old finder box, burned
to the ground with forty-one in
mates before they could be gotten
out in the darkness and confusion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

We have received tho World Al
manac for 1898, and it is regular
encyclopedia of Information. In
fact, you can find almost anything
IN it, and it only costs twenty five
cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Senator Morley has introduced a
bill in the State Senate to make
women eligible to the office of
Notary Public, and it has been adj
yanced to a second reading. We
are surprised that our gallant Sena-
tor should want to encourage swear
ing am ng the women.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The Wheeling NeWs says 'Do
you know who will be She next
Governor Of West Virginia after
MacCorkle gets through Ills
name is a a. stephen Dandridge,
Dr., Of tho county Of Jefferson, and
~ the News Gays 50 now, it VIII
have reliable news in advance Of
The procession. lie is the coming
man cad is from the right part Of
thc State 10 get the nomination.
Personally be is immensely popular
and I avn told De viii be o candi-
date He 's p fighter and a winner,
and foa may ay chat BEE will be-
NacCorkle's uccossor.'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The winning exhibitors at the
Worlds Fair will each receive a
bronze medal and handsome di-
ploma, setting forth the specific
purpose FOR which the medal was
awarded. Provision will be made,
it is expected, for $4,000 medals
ond diplomas.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The New York World, the Off
cial organ of President Cleveland,
announces that Col. Daniel s. La
mont for Secretary of War and Hon.
Wilson S. Bissell for Postmaster
General, will represent New York
State in the Cabinet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Miss Anna Leachs an accom-
plished literary lady of Parkers-
burg. has been engaged as one of
the editors of Aunsey's Magaztno of
New York City.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Judge William Lindsay was form
ally elected to the United States
Senate by the kentucky Legislature
Tuesday of this week to succeed
Senator Carlisle, who resigned to
go into President Cleveland's Cabi-
net.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

A tramp applied for lodging ct q
Mississippi farm house The other
day, when the farmer set bis dogs
on him aud severely bit him. The
farmer afterward discovered that
the mar was his son, who bad run
away from home twenty years pre-
viOusly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

The Formally Of opening and de-
claring the Electoral vote for Presi-
dent was gone through with at
Washington last week, in the pres
ence Of both branches Of Congress
IN the House Of Representative,
and presided over by Vice President
Levi r. Morton. The totals an
nouncod by the Vice President
were Cleveland and Stevenson,
III; Harrison and Reid, 40; Wea-
vor aid Field, q.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Hon. Frank p. Jeps On, of Wheel
ing, is being urged by his many
friends for the position of United
States Treasurer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

1t is said that Col. T.. NJ. Gilke.
son, Of the Eastern Pan Handle.
for Collector of Internal Revenue,
Hon. Alec d. Garden, of Wheeling,
for United States Marshal, and
Gen. q. G.. Watts, Of Charleston.
for United States District Attorney,
are the slate candidates for these
Federal plums. This would be
distributing it over tho State pretty
well, but there are other candidates
who will see these gentlemen later.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
: I'm A DAIsY.''

IN a DAISY
which we propose TO send 10 you, transpor.-.
tatton paid. The little darling rests againael
pillow, and Is IN tho act OF drawing on it,
pink sock, the mato OF which has beer, pulled
OF ana hung aside with O triumphant COO
Inc flesh tints are perfect, and the eyes follow
you, no matter where you stand. Theex0ufs
tite reproductions OF this greatest painting OF
1da waugh tho most celebrated OF modern
painters OF baby lifel arc 10 be given to thOsal
VINO subscribe 10 Domorests Family Maya
Mne TOT 1870. Tho REPRODUCED Ons cannot be-
told from the original, which cost 300 ana
are the somo 5izo u7xSs fnchee). The baby hi
lIe slzc, and absolutely Hfeifke. We have
aso "a preparation, to present 70 our SUBJ.
bcfiDor8 durioH 1888, other great pictures By
such artists ~ Percy Moran, Maud Humphrey
Louis DcSchampa, and others OF Worldwide
s ~ az, Iake only two examples OF whael
We aid during the past year, " A Yard OF Pm
eics," and A White House Orchid" by the
Wlfeot President Harrison, and you VIII aoesI
What our promises mean.
.IhO8e who subaoribo for DognOrost's Family
M9Hn1ine Tor 1888 viii possess q gallery OF oz-.
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Magazine that cannot be- eoualrd by any m /
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Iad5 AMI different items Of interest about tho /
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IssniOn Magazine, its fashion pages arc per- 1
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
MATTE CoPEMAN. Teacher.

Report of the Aurora school,
Advanced Department, for ii e
month ending February 3rd
Number of girls enrolled 10, boys
10, total 81; per cent Of attendance,
SO those present every day, Edith
King, Elya Porter, Rex Arnet,
Erricc Arnet, Wade Stemple, VIM.
Startzman, Walter Spiggle, Jay
Stemple, Nellie Shaffer and Addie
Porter.
HOWARD z. STEMPLE, PRINCIPAL.
Primary Department for the month
ending January 6
Number boys enrolled 30, girls
rs, total 40; per cent of attendance.
80; those present every day, Cleve-
land Stemple, Claude Wilt, Arthur
Stemple, George Wilt, Milton
Lantz, Charlie Whitehair, Dwight
Arnett, Earl Faulkner, Ethel
Beatty, Ardie McCrum, lucy
McCrum, Myrtle Stem le, Od,s
sa Stemple, Clara Wilt, Jessie
Wilt; total 15.
For the month ending Feb. 3rd:
Number boys enrolled 90, girls
Il, total 43; per cent of attendance,
SO those present every day, Cleve-
land Stemple, Arthur Stemple,
Claude Wilt, George Wilt, Ferd
Tichtner, Scott Lantz, Milton
Lantz, Odessa Stemplo, Jessie Wilt,
Mabel Scott, total 10.
MoLLIE |. STEMPLE. Teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Senator j. N. Camden has APP
pointed John b. McOoY, of Par
kersburg, as his Private Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
SCHOOL REPORTS.

Report of the Greens Run school
for the month beginning Jau. 10,
and ending Feb. 10:
Number enrolled, 10; per c, Mt
OF daily attendance, 81 those
neither absent nor tardy, Pearl,
Laura and Ned Stone. Gilbert
Elliott, Charlie and Garfield Cope
man. Alma Stone was only absent
one day.
MATTE CoPEMAN, Teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
REVENUE COLLECTIONS.

From the state Journal.
Statement of Internal Revenue
collections in the district of West
Virginia for the month Of January.
1893.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

AT West Union a wife is suing
her husband for divorce on grounds
Of cruelty and asking for alimony.
The husband was furious when
served with the petition and sat
down and wrote her the following:
"You have sworn to a pack of lies
IN your petition, and you know YOU
lie when you say was cruel to you,
charging me, besides, with alimony,
thing was never guilty of in my
life. Meet me in West Union and
take back your lies"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16
DO You WANT TO ADOPT a pAfpve

Maybe You think this Is a new business
sending out babies on application &c has beerS
gone Detore, however, but never have tlf0ss
furnished been so near the original sample az
tn1s one. Everyone will exclaim, /" We'll III
THAT'S the sweetest baby ever sawt' Thfal
you butt faint idea of the exquisite oriRInal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-02-16

Special days are to be great
feature at the Worlds Far. Near
ly, if not quite every State of the
Union will have its day, upon
which special exercises will be held =,
and its Governors aud staff, other
State officers, militia and thousands
OF its distinguished and other citi
zens Will be in attendance. Recep-
tions will be held at the State build
ings, respectively, and the Govern
ors and others will make speeches.
Many musical, civic and secret so .
cIeties also have made application
for special day upon which to hold
exercises peculiar to themselves.
Among them are the Masons, Odd
Fellows, Knights of Pythias and
Foresters.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-05
TIL II }St Popular Rose

For several seasons American beauties
demanded from their lovers red roses, and
the exquisite General Jacqueminot was
grown to satisfy that demand, writes II. H.
Battles in an authoritative article called
The Story of the Roses" in the June
Ladies' Home Journal. On certain &C.
casions these were sold for one dollar each,
a bouquet of three dozen bringing thirty-six
dollars, without the ribbon. But as the
"Jacque" bloomed but once a year the
tradespeople were put on their mettle to
find rose than would bloom oftener, As
a result Of this need a famous English
grower and hybridizer named Bennett pro-
duCed what was believed to fill the long
felt want, and called it after his son. The
stock Of the rose was purchased by a Phila-
delphia rose-grower for a large sum of
money, and probably no rose has been so
Thoroughly advert Used. From the com
paratively few plants procured by the
florist he propagated thousands These
plants were purchased by growers all over
the United States, and for time the rose
was very popular. One Of the greatest
charms of the Bennett Rose is its odor-
distinct and never to be forgotten. The
Duke of Connaught was a red rose that
also had limited sale at that time.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-05

easel delicate vine is growing and the
shelf is covered with its pretty foliage.
Two beds, only adorn Hallie's yard.
They are small, but they are we'll stocked
with geraniums, petunias pinks and such
flowers that are sure to give her a profu-
sion of bloom during the summer. The
petunias are large double-fringed white
ones, bought from the dollhouse, and they
are really pretty and snowy thing when
they once get a start and begin blooming.
These beds are on the east SIDE so they get
the morning sun and thrive wonderfully
On either side of the door steps she has a
two-gallon paint key gaily painted; one
holds a beautiful pelargonium-soft pink
and velvety maroon-and the other
bright pink geranium. Now you see Halle
has pretty and attractive yard with but
little expense and trouble; of course she
waters the flowers every night, but to a
true flower lover that is pleasure and not
labor I always have thought, and still
think, that the person or persons who fret
and growl about the care and trouble of
their flowers have not the proper apprecia-
ton and love for the beautiful flowers
Gods choicest blessings. AIDA.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-07-05
For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
How to Treat Cut Flowers

My friends call me a Glover crank. )"
Well, maybe I am, and if I am to be a
"crank" 1 would rather be one on the sub
ject Of flowers than any other. Some one
has said: There is a right and a wrong
way of preparing every thing" and the
same holds good with flowers for vases,
bouquets and hanging baskets. They should
be cut while still wet with dew. A bouquet
plucked at seven in the morning will last
many more hours than one gathered at
plants, but cut them off with a sharp knife
or scissors.
Gather them in a basket or tray, and do
not hold them in your warm hands thereby
whiting the tender stems. When cutting
them of suitable lengths for vases, etc.,
cut cleanly SO as to leave the stems I'M
bruised, for if they are lacerated, the tubes
through which they draw up the moisture
needed to keep the flowers fresh will be-
come closed up and the blossoms must fade.
If the bouquets are to be arranged in vases,
fill with water with a pinch of salt, and
another of saltpetre for every pint of water.
This must be changed daily; but if the
vase dish or basket is large enough to be
filled with pure white sand it will keep the
flowers much fresher, and will do away
with the disagreeable odor which so often
follows the first fresh sweetness of the
flowers. A stale vase or dish of flowers is
indeed horror. Flowers do not keep
we'll in badly ventilated rooms, nor in