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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

The President has again honored
our little mountain State with the
very important position of Com
missioner of Internal Revenue, and
Hon. Joseph S. Miller is the man.
The appointment was made last
Saturday and promptly confirmed
the same day by the Senate, SO that
Dir. Miller takes charge at once and
Hon. John w. Mason steps down
and out to resume the practice of
law at Fairmont, where he has
lately moved from Grafton. Col.
Miller is one Of the few "Ex's" to
be re-appoInted, as he had the same
place under Cleveland before. The
salary Is $6,O per year, and has a
lot of patronage connected with it
besides. Col. Miller is about forty
years of age, and is a large, fine
looking man and halls from Wayne
county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
Announcements.

We are authorized to announce
Ben III. Elsey as candidate for the
Office of Superintendent Of Schools
of Preston county.
We are authorized to announce
p. X. Smith candidate for the
office OF Superintendent of Free
Schools of Preston county.
We are authorized to announce
IL. s. Whetsell candidate for the
Office Of Superintendent of Free
Schools Of Preston County.
hereby announce for the public
consideration, that / am a candi-
date for the Office of Superintendent
OF Free Schools for Preston county.
LORAIN FoRTNEY,
Independence, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

Since Hoke Smith, Of Georgia,
has made a national reputation,
partly through his name and partly
through being appointed to a high
Office, quite a number of other dis
tinguished Georgia gentlemen have
come to the front and are seeking
official recognition from the Demo
cratic Administration. Among the
most prominent names mentioned,
we note Hon. Dink Bolts, Col. Abe
SlupskY, Hon. Pottsdam Sans.
ex-CongTOssman Ham and Judge
Pod Dismuke. The Atlanta Con-
stitatioH, the leading paper of the
State, has figured it ont that Geor-
gia is entitled to 1000 Federal
offices, and is encouraging the boys
to 60 in and win.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

Some Of our brethren of the press
have recently spoken some very
kind and complimentary words in
regard to our application for the
postoffice here, for all Of which we
feel very grateful, even if we have
been too modest to republish these
notices IN our OWE paper. However,
the JOurnal here published some Of
them last week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

For School Commissioner in this
District 1t IS generally agreed by
all parties, irrespective Of politics.
that Mr.. NJ. g.. Gibson should be
reelected. lie has made one Of
the best Commissioners We ever bad
and We can DO no better than to
retain his services. While Mr..
Gibson is not exactly q candidate.
we are prepared TO say authoTitiyely
that he will continue 70 serve to
the best % his ability il ~ elected.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

We are of opinion that Governor
NacCorkle will next turn his atten-
ton TO the friction that has for
some time been apparent in the
affairs of our State University, and
judging from the way he got in his
work at Weston, something will
drop over at Morgantown some OF
these fine days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
THE DOC TAX.

Over in Lewis county the dogs
have been killing lots of sheep late
ly and the County Court passed an
order, submitting the Dog Tax Law
to the vote of tho people at the
School Election next month. The
Dog Tax is all right and ought to
be IN force in every county in the
State, as there are entirely too many
worthless ours running at large.
The law should be changed though,
and the tax collected same as any
other property. This thing Of kill.
ing the dog because the owner re-
fuses to pay the tax, is all outrage
and bsrlesque on the civilization
OF the age. The man who keeps
the dog should be held entirely re-
sponsible for him, and If he owns
any other property whatever, the
tax should be collected from it, and
il the man owns no property at all
that the tax can be made from, (as
Is often the case, with the posses
sor of lot of worthless dogs) he
should be compelled to work it out
on the streets or roads or sent to
Jail. This would bring them to
time and the TAX would DO paid or
the dogs disposed OF by the owner,
who is the proper person to kill the
dog if he don't want to pay the tax.
We do not think that an officer of
the law has any more right to kill
a mans dog because he refuses to
pay tax on him than horse or COW
or any other domestic animal.
When q man does not pay his taxes,
the Sheriff goes and levIes on any
property he finds handy and sells it
for the taxes, and the dog tax
should be included in the operation
and collected in the same way, then
there would be little trouble about
enforcing it.
Killing mans dog is often
very dangerous business, and some
body besides the dog is liable to get
hurt. The spirit and principle Of
the matter arouses a mans ire, and
he is ready to resent it as an out
rageous and tyFannical oppression
Of authority. A faithful dog is
sometimes a mans best friend, and
he will fight for him as quick az
for brother, and II yop want to
test a man and risk about nine
chances to ono for getting into
row, just kick a mans dog in his
presence. The Dog Law was tried
IN this county once upon a time,
and IL we remember rightly it was
dead failure, for the constables
who attempted to enforce It by
shooting the dogs got into such a
dog-goned lot Of trouble that the
business was cur-tailed.
Er1fs-EHeEss1
Tdward II. Styobel ~ Ma,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
ODD FELLOW ANNIVERSARY
The Celebration 70 Take Place in
Kingwood Next Wednesday.

awS@, There are eleven
~ RICK Lodges Of I.O.O.F.
* ,Tin Preston county
and nearly all of them have accept
ed invitations to be here at the An
niversary Celebration, April Goth,
1893, and meet with Hon. A. O.
Dayton, Of Phllippi, Grand Master
of the Order in this State, who will
be here and deliver an address in
the Court House that afternoon.
Past Grand Master Judge j. Il.
Hoke will preside at the meeting
and Introduce the Grand Master.
AL members of tho Order are earn
estly invited to be present and take
part in tho proceedings, as it will
be an opportunity that should not
be missed. The meeting in the
Court House and addresses are
public, and the citizens Of the town
and public generally are cordially
invited to be present. After the
meeting the Grand Master will ex-
emplIfy the unwritten work of the
Order to the members, and this is
an important feature that should
not be missed. The Grand Master
will arrive on the noon train and
the various Lodges are expected to
meet him at the depot. Judge j.
NJ. Shaw has been appointed Mar
shal Of the day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

President Cleveland has appoint
ed and the Senate confirmed Alex.
w. Terrell, of Texas, as Minister
to Turkey, and john w. Riddle, of
Minnesota, Secretary of Legation
to Turkey. The former gets &c.,
600 per year and the latter 81, 800
with fees.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

The position Of Assistant Treas
urer Of the United States, at New
York, 10 one Of the most impor-
taut, from a strictly commercial
point Of view, under the govern
ment. lie handles more money
than any man in tho country and
has to give bond Of 300, 900, somo-
thing That comparatively few men
can do. The nomination Of Mr..
Conrad N. Jordan, Of New York,
was the u. $. Treasurer during
President Cleyeland's first admin
istration, to this position gave gen
eral satisfaction, both in political
and business circles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

In this issue will be found the
announcement of Ben II. Elsey as
q candidate for School Superinten-
dent. Mr. Elsey needs no intro
duction from ne, as he is well
known all over the county. lie IS
q teacher Of long experience and
recognized ability. Has served one
term as Superintendent and made
one Of the best we ever had, and
sesks the Office a second time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
Matt Manning.

Matt Manning, of Summers
county, has been appointed Chief
Of Division in the War Depart
ment, to succeed a Republican
named Allen, of Grafton, and SO
the good work goes on and West
Virginia is now coming In for her
share of the spoils.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

Hon. William i. Keys, of Bev-
erly,swas last week appointed Chief
of a Division ia the General Land
Office at Washington at a salary of
81, 500 per year. We arc glad that
Mr. Keys gets something, as he is
certainly entitled to recognition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

Hon. j. b. fancy, sditor-in- chief
OF the Wheeling Register, has been
promised foreign appointment in
the consular service. and no more
worthy or deserving recognition of
the West Virginia Democracy could
be made than toI.thus honor Mr..
Tsney's faithful services.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

Senator Faulkner did not get the
place or the Supreme Bench Of the
District Of Columbia, az it was
thought he would. The President
last week appointed Hon. Richard
u. Alvey, Of Maryland, Chief JUS
tice and Martin r. Morris, Of the
District Of Columbia, and Seth
ShepeFd, Of Texas, Associate Jus
tices Of the Court Of Appeals Of the
District.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
.. y. sqaIres, Admir- etnl.

~ NJ rquires Adinr ct al.
The above entitled chanssry cause. bv n de-
cree q the Circuit Court 81 Preston soupty
made therein. on the first day of April A - '
lopS. having been referred 20 the uncerrirned
commissioner In Chanccry, with the following
dlrecuens: To ascertain aud report the real
e-tate owned by the decedeot n. NJ Sauires.
the state and condition " the title Thereto the
liens aud charges thereon, their amounts. char
acteT, prior1tie-, and to whom owing; TO state
audit audi and settle the administration accounts VI
N. q: Feather, Administrators OF tho estate of
the deccdsnt, and apporfiOn the perconni 10 nds
~ any, In the hands OF said Adrninistrator
among the creditors of the said estate accord
ing 70 their respective priorities; and ascertain
and report what d,tbt and lien The defendanfs
Is y. s9uilsS and Elizabeth squires. have by
virtue OF the s-=.tcrs set up in their answer
and that he report any. other pertinent matter
which may be deemed 80 BY himself or re-
qulIed by the parties or any Of them:
The parties TO said cause, to-wft: MarRarer
r. brown, plaintiff. and ". G. Feather Admir-.
~ r bquirea. j.. Ami Martin. Trustee. Margsry
squires, and John W. Watson. q A. L., defen-
aain5s, Will therefore. take notice. that ON the
1th day OF June. A. d.. I6g3. nc my ONCE in King
wood, Preston county. w va, shall proceed
this 18th day Of April. A. d.. 1879
ID. II. wo1RTNG, Commissions.
brown hYdo Att'ys FOR PLAINTIFF.
fi3-934t-S8.c5l
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

The Duke and Duchess de Vera
qua and party Of relatives from
the sunny land Of Spain are now
~ thIs country on a visit aud will
attend the opening Of the great
Worlds Pair at Chicago. The
Duke is the eleventh hneal descsn-
dant Of Christopher Columbus,
and ~ such Is receiving distIn-
Euisbed honors at the hands Of the
American people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

Edward II. Styobel, Of New
York, has been appointed aud con.
6rmed az Third Assistant Secretary
Of State. Tac salary - $500 por
year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
FREE TRIAL.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To THE crEDrroRs OF b. ". seurREs. Drc-D:
IN pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit Court
OF the county OF Preston, made in a cause there
IN pending. 90 subject the real estate OF tho
sara Is VI. 10 the payment OF bis debts Won are,
required to present your claims against the e..
tate OF the said Is. n. Squires for Naturalization
70 ~. a. Wotrins, Commissioner. at his Office ia
tne SAM county on or before the gth day OF juno
next, witness. j. W. Watson Clerk OF said
Court, this nth day Of April, 1908.
4-lS'oS-0t-s4H j. w. WATSON. Ciork.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20
LADIES ONLY.

DR. DU NOST's FENAIE REGULA1T1p
PILLS are always safe and reliable. 1900 ts<
timoniais from all over the world beware OF
dangerous substitutes aud mutations Price Sc
per package. Sent by mall securely sealed frum
observation.
Address Dr r. Dux,r-
80 S. Halsted ST. Chicago. m. q s. A
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-04-20

WA NTED General Agents, either
salary or connission
sons wishing light, profitable work 10 write Tor
terms aud particulars. ~
SMITH PUBLISHING CO.,
80 West Washington st., Hagsrstovrs. Ma.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18

many narrow alleys and streets have
been paved with asphalt, so that they
could be kept clean; the street contrac-
tors have been held up to their duty by
a rigid imposition Of fines; the health
authorities have isolated. either by re-
movals TO hospitals or otherwise, all
known cases Of contagious disease, and
In mora ways than can be mentioned In
the short article simple common sense
has been applied to the protection and
preservation OF the general health.
The lesson Of this exhibit is very OBJ
vious. II it Is worth while to adopt
sensible sanitary precautions in the face
Of a threatened epidemic Of cholera. it
is worth while to adopt them as against
the ordinary diseases which endanger
life and entail suffering. A thousand
lives saved from the fatal effects OF the
common maladies are just as valuable as
an equal number saved from the
ravages OF q cholera cpl
demic. And what is better, the
saving may be made of continuous in-
stead Of occasional operation, thus max
ing It immensely greater in the aggre-
gate. On the contrary, what argument
is there or can there be for lax sanitary
precautions nine-tenths of the time?
Absolutely none, and it is simply the
application of common sense to the sub
iect OF protecting the public health to
enforce proper sanitary measures every
year and every day In the year.
There is a very pointed moral in this
record which every city in the country
should take 70 heart.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18
BELEAIRE.

The Republicans of this city are max
Ing extensive preparations for the Nc
Kinley meeting tomorrow evening.
Special trains will be run on all rail-
roads entering the city and all the indi-
cations now point TO quite largo meet
ing for the apostle OF protection and
high taxes.
The Belmont County Teachers AS
ISOLATION meet in this city on next Sat
urday, October 21st. A number Of
prominent educators will be present
and several unusually interesting SUBJ
jects discussed.
J. A Greenfield and N. n. Mercer,
two prominent members of the Masonic
fraternity OF this city. are in attend
ance upon the session Of the Grand
Lodge OF that order, now being held
in Cleveland.
Several large droves OF fine cattle
were brought TO the city on Monday
and Tuesday, and were sold TO our city
butchers at very satisfactory prices.
John r. Cow, city editor Of the htde'
pendent, who is attending the Worlds
Fair, is contributing some very reada-
bic letters TO his paper.
The seventeenth anniversary OF the
Belmont Turuverein was celebrated at
their hall on Monday evening By an en-
joyable dance.
A postofice has been established at
Shadyside, two miles below this city,
with James A. Thompson as postmas-
ter.
Thieves broke into the Second school
house the other night aud stole books,
etc., belonging to teachers and pupils.
John Davis has gone to Dayton on
business trip. connected with his recent
street paving contrac, 10 that city.
james 7. Kelly, Of the First National
Bank OF this city, Is visiting the Worlds
Fair at Chicago this week.
Council met in the Mayors Office last
night, as the City Hall had been en-
gagged for other purposes.
John Muth and George He'll left at
noon yesterday for ten days visit 70
the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Hun;ley. the evangelist, ad-
dressed fair audience at City Hall
Monday evening.
The steel works resumed work yes
terday morning after being shut down
since Friday.
The B. & o. viii shortly move their
ice house, in the Lecoud ward, to Ben
wood.
Mrs. Mary Probasco, OF Lincoln.
Neb., is visiting friends In this city.
Hav sells in this city now at about g
ton more than in Wheeling.
Dressed chickens now sell a. J.
cents pound In this market
S. 3. Warnock, OF Whitney, was In
the city to-day on business.
It is SAID there is one case OF scarlet
fever in town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18
ITALIANS HONOR THE BRITISH.

TARANTO, October 17.-Admiral Sir
Michael Cume Seymour, in command
of the British Mediterranean fleet, ac-
companied by all Of his Captains, re-
turned the visit to-day of Admirals
Corsi and Turf, of the Italian Navy,
amid much ceremony, and the burning
OF a large amount of powder 10 salutes.
The British officers remained over an
hour on board the Italian flagship ltal-
ia, and the Admirals and other officers
partook of most sumptuous entertain
ment on board the Italian ship, which
was highly appreciated by all present..
The whole press of Italy to-day joins
In the greetings for the British.
Whether England meant it or not,
the presence Of the British war
ships at laramie is regarded as a
counter move TO the presence OF the
Russian squadron at Toulon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18
Roman AnarchIst. Movlng AgaIn.

ROME, October 1.-THE Anarchists
Of this city, to all appearances, are In
Producing the use OF the use Of the re-
volver and incendisrism against those
who do not exactly agree with their
views upon all matters.
Deputy Bsrzilai, Republican, ad-
dressed a political meeting last night
in a building known as the PolitemO.
The meeting was interrupted by a
number Of Anarchists who made them
selves so obnoxious that the original
occupants of the hall attempted to eject
them.
A series oflively scu(llas followed dur
ing which the combatantS In several
eases received severe bruises.
One OF the Anarchists fired a revolver
at his particular opponent. As result
the police interfered and drove the An
archists out of the hall.
This. it was supposed, ended the mat
ter, but at o'clock this morning the
Politema was discovered to be on fire
and was totally destroyed in spite Of the
efforts made to save II.
The police express the opinion that
the fire was Of incendiary origin, and
that the Anarchists who were elected
from the builng last night are respon-
sible for the outrage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
wARDE AND JAMES.

The splendid legitimate organization
headed by the eminent tragedians, Fred
erck Warde and Louis James, Will ap-
pear at the Opera House on Saturday,
October 21st, in a picturesque scenic
prod uction OF Henry Guy Cartoons ro-
mantle drama, 1.-The Lions Mouth,
which will have the aid Of phenomin-
ally strong cast, including Mr.. Warde
in his original role of Rinaldo, and Mr..
James in the strong dramatic character
of Fra Angelo.
Mr.. Carleton's play is written In blank
verse, and its lines are fairly fretted
with metaphor aud smile, the richness
Of the figures charming by their brill
liant and startling beauty. The love OF
Southern women is told in scenes Is
beautiful as the moonlight that bars the
Venetian lagoons with golden letters,
while plot aud perfdy peculiar TO the
period, when secret denunciaton showed
tho fear of Venetian leaders, are woven
In a manner justified By the license OF
that time and government.
The company includes Charles d..
Herman, Stephen Wright, James Coop
er, Loudon Mccormack, FL. c. Barton,
Charles Charters, Charles II. Clark,
Earnest Charles, Robert V. Percy, j.
C. Hickey and the Misses Edythe Chap
man, Fanny Bowman and Florence
Everett.
"sHAUN RHUE" TONIGHT.
Mr.. j. S. Murphy was greeted with
another large audience at the Grand
last night TO witness his bright Irish
comedy drama, kerry Cow" At the
matinee to-day and tonight Mr. Muir
ply will present "Shaun Rhue." The
play OF "Shaun Rhue" Is one OF the
brightest and wittiest Irish comedy
dramas on the stage, and in the hands
OF Mr.. Murphy and his excellent COM
pany will lose none OF its lustre. In
the second act Mr.. Murphy will sing
bis celebrated song, "a Handful OF
Earth" Don't forget the reduction OF
matinee prices at the Grand this seaso b
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Return of the popular nautical melo-
drama HELD in Slavery" including
Martin Heyden, the author and actor.
The play is not a stranger here, as last
season 1t gave the best Of satisfaction.
Now 1t is stronger and better than ever,
the scenic effects are said to be grand,
and the stage mechanism wonderful. A
rain storm Of real water, with electrical
effects, the burning Of the interior OF
building, the explosion and total
collapse, the lighting OF the beacon, all
go to keep the audience in state OF
DEVELOPMENT. The comedy element is
very strong, and handled by actors who
are artists in their line. Quite a num-
Der of clever specialties are introduced,
including the Harmonic Trio, who have
set the theater going public wild with
praise; also the Dancing Plckaninies
Nip and Tuck, in their great and funny
buck and wing dancing. In all making
a play of mirth, music, song and senti'
ment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18
MARSHAL IMAGINATION DEAD.

PARIS, October 17.-Marshal Mac
Mahon died this morning.
Marshal MacMahon died at Chateau
La Foret on the Loire. Marshal Mac
Fahon was able to partake Of food until
yesterday. During the night the suf-
ferer's strength gradually declined aud
he grew weaker andNweaker until the
end came peacefully at the hour men
toned. The family were present at his
death.
President Carnot has sent the follow
ing telegram to the widow Of the Mar
shal:
II learn with profound grief that
France has lost one OF her most glori-
Gus children at an hour which would
have been dear to his patriotic heart.
Permit nc to join with sincere regrets
in your great sorrow"
Marshal MacMahon was conscious to
the last and calmly bid adieu to his
family.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-18
snERMAN sHOWs rnE HAND.

The hypocrltical attitude Of the Re-
publicans in the United States Senate
was fully unmarked Yesterday in the
speech Of JOHN SHERMAN, who openly
decIared-practically on behalf of his
Republican colleagues-thatt they would
give no aid toward amending the rules
of the Senate so as TO permit the major
itv to legislate.
He gave away" the position Of the
Republicans in the Senate in his taunt
to the Democratic majority, whose in
ability to legislate on account Of these
rules is due almost as much to the IN
derhaud aid the Republicans have given
the flibusters as anything else.
SnEENAN's speech is practically a
confession Of the truth Of what has long
been apparent, namely, that on the Re-
publican side it is q game OF politics
only. To prevent tariff reform, to pre-
vent tie repeal Of the infamous force
bill, 10 prevent any legislation what
ever, and finally to get the Democrats
into a hole is the aim Of the Republicans
In the Senate. che suffering business
Of the country may go the eternal bow
vows II they can accomplish their Pc
litical skin-game. JOIN SHERMAN open
Iy coniesses it, and the attitude Of his
party colleagues proves that his views
are their views.
Itisa shame and an outrage which
the President Of the Senate should put
a summary stop to, if the rules cannot
be changed, by putting the question
himself, if necessary, and ordering
vote.