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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

Naturally every patriotic Ameri-
can wants to 90 to the Columbian
Exposition, and will 90 il possible;
and just as naturally, the impossi-
bility of going makes the desire all
the stronger 20 see the beauties and
wonders there displayed. Whether
one goes or not, a souvenir of the
grandest Exposition of all time is a
desirable thing to have; and no
more complete or beautiful ore can
be had than the Scptembe Der number
Of Dem0rest's MOnthly Magazf,le-
the Exposition numbcr-which con-
tains over 800 illustrations, showing
80 much as one could see in a weeks
visit, and accompanied by vivid de-
scriptions Of all points and objects
Of interest. In fact, It's collection
Of Photographic souvenirs that
would cost q lot Of money, and vet
You may possess it for only twenty
cents. Through it you may also
become familiar with the city Of
Chicago az well, for the history Of
that city - graphically told IN
"From Fire 80 FAIR" which il also
profusely illustrated.
Then there is Daper on the
PARLIAMENT Of Religions" to be
held m Chicago during September.
which - embellisbcd with portraits
Of many Of the most noted leaders
IN different religions, and also pic
tures Of curious temples. "Famil-
isr Talks on the Different Schools
of Art" treats Of modern French
painters, and The illustrations i'm.
cludo reproductions Of some Of the
paintings that arc exhibited at CHI.
cago; Society Fads" tells Of all the
latest fancies in fashionable society.
the fiction includes n story Of the
Chicago fire; and all the depart.
mcnts for which this Magazine is
famOus are especially replete. And
All this Is given for only twenty
cents. the usgal price Of an ordiua-
Iy number. The subscription price
ls - per year. Published by w.
Jennings DemOrest, - East 18th
St.. New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
EVENING SESSION.

Temperance Mass Meeting.
9:00-Song-P raycr-Song. Fol-
lowed by Rotations, addresses and
appropriate music, vocal and in
strumental.
SUNDAY MORNING.
9:3o--Song and Prayer Service
Rev. Bennett.
Reading and adoption of minutes
of Saturday afternoons business
meeting.
Address of Welcome-Edmond
Watson. Response-Rev. e. II.
Skidmore. Followed by class exer.
cises from the eleven schools Of the
district, lnterspersed with appro-
priato music queries and short nd
dresses.
200 2. M.-Continuancc Of class
exercises.
Adjournment.
In the various exercises there will
be no spirit of contest, but friendly
participation for the purpose of
more efficient work in our Sunday
Schools.
Rows. Skidmore, Bennett and
Armstrong are expected to be pres
ent to assist in the exercises OF the
convention.
Il. r. LoAR, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17


A hutter of excitement was caused
at Deer Park Wednesday last by
the arrival of Mrs. Gresham, Mrs.
Carlisle and Mrs. BlsseIl, three of
the Cabinet ladies from Washington
City. They have taken rooms for
the entire eeason. The hotel ls
packed so that Mrs. Bissell, who
wanted four rooms, could get but
ono. Maj. DeShields says the pres
ent month will be the gayest one
Deer Park has ever known, and
that is saying a great deal. There
are great many young people
there now and the ball room is filled
with dancers every night. Oakland
Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

There was quiet wedding out at
Pleasant Dale yesterday at the resi-
dence Of Rev. Jacob Bower, being
the marriage of his daughter, ETA
i. Bower, to Dir. o. J.. Smedes, of
Montrose, Randolph county. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
n. w. Rider, of Klngwood. Only
a few of the immediate friends Of
the family were present. The guests
from Kingwood were Mr.. and Mrs.
G. NJ. Carroll, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Ami Martin and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
w. Rider. The ceremony took
place at noon, after which refresh.
ments we're served in abundance.
The bride received many handsome
presents. The nowly welded con-
pie will remain here a few days and
then 90 to Montrose, where they
will 90 to housekeeping.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

The Senate committee on FL
nance, Of which Senator Voorhees, is
chairman, held its first meeting yes.
terday. The committee did not
lack for business, either, 80 more
than a score Of financial bills which
have been introduced in the Senate
have been referred 10 that commit
tee. A majority Of this committee
are bimetalists, but some Of the
most prominent Of them, including
the chairman, have declared their
belief in the viciOusneas Of tho
Sherman law and their willingness
to vote for its unconditional repeal
The Senate is naturally deliberate
in all It's actions, so IL will not be
surprising If the House takos M
the silver question beioge this com
mittee reports a bill to the Senate.
Tho resolution Of Senator Lodge, OF
Force Bill fame, directing the COM
mittee TO report q bill for the repeal
Of the Sheraon law and providing
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

that a vote should be taken there
upon on the 22d Of this month was
only bit Of Republican buncombe.
and the adoption Of the resolution
would have surprised no one more
than its author.
-
The bitterest pill in the Presi.
dents message. for the Republicans
to swallow, was the plain statement
that he expected Congress to obey
the viii OF the people and proceed
to reform tho fniquitous tariff as
soon as the finances have been
looked after. Because the trouble
brought upon the country by Re-
publican financial legislation have
so conspicuonsly forced themselves
upon public attention of late, Re-
publicans have allowed them selves
to believe that the Mckinley law
was to be undisturbed by this Con-
gress. They know better now, and
the knowledge doesn't please them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
SATURDAY.

o'clock Pm Prayer and Song
Service--Rev. f. r. Skidmore.
Followed by general business
meeting and reports OF delegates.
Each school in the district is ex-
pected to appoint two delegates to
meet and aid IN the exercise of this
hour.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

The Chicago Tribune, one OF the
ablest Republican papers in the
West, recognizes the gross pension
aouses now existing. 1t says elf
those now in charge of the Pension
Bureau live up to the promise they
have made no honest man will find
fault with them. No sincere friend
Of the soldiers wishes person to
be gwen pension of 81 month
because he has lost his hair from
typhoid fever or has corn on his
foot, or of S12 a month because,
not being able to hear watch tick
within two miles of his ear, he is
held to be incapacitated for manual
labor. Nor will any friend of the
soldiers object if men receiving pen
sions on such grounds are deprived
of them" In other words, the
Tribune desires to see the pension
roll become what it was intended to
be-a roll Of honor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

1t is now claimed that careful
poll OF the House, made tins week.
shows majority OF IS in favor Of
the repeal of the purchasing clause
of the Sherman law. The Senate
is more doubtful, and 1t is much
more difficult to ascertain how SEN
ators whose positions are not clearly
defined will vote, but strong efforts
are now being made to bring the
Democratic Senators together, and
the indications point to success. A
caucus Of Democratic Senators this
week appointed q committee Of five
--Gorman, Ransom, Gray, Voorhees,,
and Blackburn, to consider and
report a plan with that end in view.
The Republicans, unintentionally,
Of course, added largely to the pro-
liability Of united Democratic
action in the Senate by their
attempts to make political capital,
which we're promptly and properly
rebukod by Senator German, out Of
the present. financial situation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
Want b Dow a bod m Klnrnond ?

] have for sale eight very dosira-
bic town lots in new addition 20
kingwood. Central location
Lots full sized Prices low and
terms to suit purchasers. Now is
your chance.
T.. NJ HEERWANs,
kingwcod, W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

Program for Valley District Sum
day School Convention, to be held
at the Pleasant Valley Church on
August 2G-27:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-08-17

Our Weekly Letter from the Home OF
Uncle SAM
Special corrsspondeece Of the argus.


WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
August IL, 1898.
President Cleveland's message to
Congress has been as closely studied
as any similar document ever was
by members of Congress and it is
evident that it is going to be pow
erful factor in the financial legisla-
ton of the session. 1t apparently
opposes the ideas Of many Demo
Gratis in both House and Senate,
just as his celebrated tariff message
OF 1887 did, but honest and consci-
entious belief is conspicuous in
every sentence OF it. And the
opposition to what are known as
silver Democrats is more apparent
than real, for they all agree with
the Presidents recommendatiC n for
the repeal of the silver purchasing
clause of tho Sherman law, only
differing rs TO what shall be substi-
tuted. The message recommends
the repeal and leaves the question
OF substitute to the wisdom of
Congress, and nine-tenths of the
Democrats are certain that the
recommendation rs to repeal will be
followed, and that other financial
legislation, which will be equally
satisfactory to the silver Democrats
aud to President Cleveland, will be
agreed upon by the Democrats in
both House and Senate and that
the persistent efforts of the Repub-
licans to split the Democratic party
on the silver question will fail.
-
Acting on the maxim quoted in
the Presidents message-"He gives
twice who gives quickly"--the
Democrats in the House, both silver
and anti-silyer men, are trying to
reach an agreement to take up and
decide the silver question without
waiting for the appointment of
committees and the adoption of
rules. 1t will oc easy to take the
matter up without an agreement,
only majority vote being required.
but if an agreement can be reached
upon just what is to be voted upon
and how much time is to be given
to discussion much time will be
saved that would necessarily be
wasted if no agreement is made,
to say nothing of the possibility of
endless filllbustering.
*s~
The silver men have in caucus
decided to vote for the repeal of the
purchasing clause Of the Sherman
law, if the bill for its repeal pro-
vides for the free coinage of silver
on such a ratio as VIII provide and
maintain the parity between gold
and silver. The fact tina. no par
tlcular ratio is mentioned is signiG-
cant. 1t means that the caucus Of
silver Democrats did not believe in
possible to succeed in maintaining
the present ratio of 16 to and that
they are willing to increase the
ratio.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15
WORLDS FAIR CLOSED.
The Exercises a Memorial to Chi
cago's Dead Mayor.

From turret, dome and spire of the White
City's palaces hung the emblems Of the Ma
tions at mourning on the dying day OF the
Worlds Columbian Exposition. The people
came and looked towards the sunlit sky OF
blue, realized that not only Chicago mourned,
but the whole world OF humanity as repre-
sented at the Exposition.
They came in small numbers and they
found no evidences Of rejoicing over the
crowping achievement OF the age a; no sounds
or sweet music in the court OF honor no
merry throngs; no celebration-only a
solemn stiffness. an unparalleled tribute to
the memory of Chicago's murdered Mayor.
The greatest exposition the world has wit
messed died in the same gloom and silence
which pervade the home Of the afflicted
family.
The ceremonies which were planned to
close the life OF the Exposition in blaze OF
glory were stricken away by the order OF
Director General Davis after he had con-
ferred with leading members OF the Local
Directory and OF the National Commission,
Instead OF oratory, music and fetes and the
fluttering of thousands OF banners there was
everywhere the evidence of silent regret.
At IL o'clock the committee OF twelve,
which was chosen to draft the resolutions for
the occasion. met in President Higginboth-
ans Office. They were: PRESIDENT falmer,
D. B. Penn, P. A. B. Widener, R. L. Saun-
ders. George v Massey, A. II. Mitchell. OF
the National Commission President Hig-
g.nbotham, Lyman J. Cage. Edwin Walker,
T. W. Peck, Robert A. Waller, George R.
Davis, of the Board Of Directors.
Tine resolutions were drawn at somelength,
expressing the most sympathetic language
the general sorrow and shock which the
tragic end Of the Worlds Fairs City Chief
Magistrate created in the hearts and minds OF
the National Commissioners, foreign and
State representatives, the Board OF Lady
Managers, the exhibitors, the directors and
executive officers of the Exposition.
The Rev. John Henry Barrows, pastor OF
the Fourth Presbyterian Church, delivered
tho prayer, with which the funeral gather
ing, as it really was. began in Festival Hall.
Following came the formal announcement
by President Palmer Of the Mayors death,
and a statement that all exercises Of O festive
nature would be omitted.
The resolutions were then presented with
out any accompanying speech, although
many eloquent orators were present.
President Palmer then formally an
nounced that in compliance with the act OF
Congress the Exposition was officially ut an
end us n Worlds Exposition. After the
Rev. DIR. Barrows had pronounced the
banediction ana offered up u short prayer
the gathering OF mourners quietly dis
persed.
TEo Worlds Fair was no more.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15

President Peixoto has determined that the
world shall be acquainted with the facts OF
the attempt OF Admiral Mello and part OF
the navy to overthrow the Brazilian Gov
ernment. and also with the actual condition
OF the political and financial affairs OF the
country. The President has instructed his
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cassiano Nassi-
mento, to publish through the New York
Herald the following official statement OF the
situation.
"I am instructed by the President of the
Republic to inform you that the rebel vessels
are imprisoned in the bay of Rio Janeiro.
The b0mbardment from the forts ut the en-
trance of the bay, that are all loyal to the
Government, has caused severe injuries to
the ships, and this has been proved. Two
nen-of-war are disabled: three steamers,
armed US cruisers, have suffered and are USE
less to 60 on fighting.
"It Is possible to imagine the NUMBER OF
attempts made BY the rebel menIo!-war In
order to get out OF the bay, all of which have
been heroically repelled by the fort at the
entrance. The Government is daily taking
steps to isolate the rebel men-ot-war In the
bay.
nearly normal, excepting in Rio Janeiro,
where they have suffered an alteration.
1.-THE attempts TO dlSemDark nave Deeu uu-
til now unsuccessful and have been repelled
by the army with great losses on the part OF
the rebels. The batteries OF the army blew
up on the 24th inst. the great ammunition
stores OF the rebels situated on the Island
Macaugue.
.'The political situation In general Is good.
No public manifestation in favor OF the rebels
has taken place. In all the Statss public
opinion and the Federal garrisons ener-
eetica!ly sustain the Government, excepting
In the island where Is situated the city OF
Desterro, capital of the State OF Santa
Catarina. The rebels who disembarked
there did it because they could pass the bar
in the first days Of the Revolution,
favored by the fogs OF the winter nights
and before cables could be placed across
the entrance. They hsve organized gov.
ernment without either moral or material
elements. Only two Representatives, in Con-
gress have declared themselves favorable to
the revoutionists. All others remain faith
full 10 the Federal Government. A column
of rebel troops in the State OF Rio Grande 90
Sui, which was going to Santa Catarina IN
order to Join tine rebels who had disembarked
there, was defeated. losing its flags and arms.
The financial situation is favorable. The
Treasury has funds in London sufficient to
cover the expenses required to suppress the
revolution, and also to meet the internal ana
external obligations OF the country"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15
Foreign.

DISPATCHES from Rio, received In London
and Paris, say the Brazilian insurgents are
losing ground.
UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR RUNYoN pre-.
sented his credentials to Kaiser William at
Potsdam, The usual exchange OF diplomatic
speeches accompanied the ceremony
The Frenca warship Jaureguiberry was
launched at Touion, in presence OF President
Carnot and members OF his Cabinet and Ad.'
miral Avelan and other Russian officers.
TIE State funeral of NJ. Gounod, the com.
poser, was held at the Church OF the Made.
Ieine, Paris; after the religious services
eulogies were pronounced by Gerome, Saint
Saens and the Minister of Public Instruction.
GENERAL MilaALLo, Commander-in-Chief
of the Spanish troops at Melilla, was shot
dead while leading sortie against the Rtf-
fans. Seventy OF his men were killed and
,122 others were wounded.
SIR JOHN ABBOTT. ex-Prenier Of Canada,
Is dead.
TIE steamship Nordstjernan ran into and
sank a yacht near Hernosand, capital OF the
island OF Herne. Ten persons oa the yacht
were drowned.
EMILE Z1LLMAN, murderess, was execut.
ed by beheading in Berlin. This Is the first
woman who has suffered capital sentenc,
in the German capital :Fince 1916.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15
BATTLBsHIP OREGON.

{ Launched at San francisco In the.
Presence Of 10000 People. a
The United States bsale ship Oregon was
launched at the Union Iron Works, San Fran
cisco, Cal, shortly before noon In the pres
ence OF q, 900 people.
On the bay, yachts, tugs, steamers, and all
available small boats were crowded to their
almost capacity. All were gayly decorated.
The shores were black with an enthusiastic,
throng awaiting the moment when the tide,
would be highest. 4
General Ruger. commanding the Depsrt-
ment Of the Pacific, and staff Captain Howl
son, commandant Of Mare Island Navy Yard !;
Governor Markham, Mayor Ellert, General
Conpson. of Portland, representing Cover
nor Pennoyer, Of Oregon, and other dis
tinguished personages were present, and IN
addition there were Miss Daisy Ainsworth,
representing the State Of Oregon, and Mss
Eugenia Shelby, representing the city Of
Portland. & &.
Two minutes before noon the cord con-.
Meeting the dog shores, instead of being
severed by the historic hatchet, was cut by
O guilloiine, set free by the pressing OF anF
electric button by Miss Shelby. The gutllo-t
tine in its fall severed the cord, which held
two twenty-dye-pound We1ghts In posltlon.
These weighs struck the dog shores, and,
knocking them out, set the vessel IN motion;
At the same moment Miss Ainsworth pressed
another button, allowing bottle OF Califor-
mia champagne TO crush against the bow and
spill its contents over It.
The big ship thus christened glided into
the bay. Cheers and bands and steam
whistles from all the craft made plenty OF en-
thusiasm. ~ 50. ~,
The Oregon, when completed. viii cost ex-
elusive of armament. $4,000, 900. She will
have displacement OF 10, ,2ss tons, maxi
mum Of 5000 horse power, and speed OF ten
and two-tenth knots per hour. Her length
over oil will be 34s feet, her breadth sixty-nine
feet three inches, her draught twenty-four
feet. .. s . $3.50 {
She Is similar in all respects to her two
sisters, the Massachusetts and the Indiana,
already launched at Cramps's shipyard,
Philadelphia. 90
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15
The Obsecufes.

At 9 o'clock a. m, on the day OF the funeral
probably 5000 people were still awaiting ad-
mission at the eastern portico OF the CITY
Hall, where Mayor Harrison's body lay IN
state. The funeral arrangements, however,
necessitated the doors being closed. Prepara-
tions for the removal OF the body were then
commenced.
At $50 o'clock the doors OF the building
were again opened and with heads un-
covered and reverently bowed the guard OF
honor passed down the steps.
Behind them. borne By eight sturdy men-
bers OF the Po!ice and Fire Departments.
came the casket. The heads OF thousands
OF spectators were barred rs the casSet was
borne down the sidewalk and placed upon
the funeral car.
A signal from Chief Marshal Martin J.
Doyle, and the head OF the procession moved.
A platoon OF police led the way; then came
the Iowa State Band. rendering a mournful
dirce. The Chief Marshal and his seventy
two assistants were followed by two detach-
ments OF the Fifteenth Infantry Of the United
States troops, commanded respectively BY
Colonel Crofton and Lieutenant-Colonel
Ovenshne.
Behind the regulars rojo Brigadier-Gen-
eral H. A. Wheeler. OF the First Brigade OF
the Illinois National Guard, with his staff !:
then came Battery E. of the First Artillery
the First, Second and Seventh Regiments. OF
the National Guard. and the Chicago Zouayes.
headed by the pipsrs of the Royal Scots.
In this division OF the parade alone there
were nearly five thousand uniformed men.
The next division was that of toe Depart
ment OF Police and the Fire Department.
Next in line, mounted on their richly capar-
isoned horses, were the Chicago Huzzars,
under command of Captain Brand. These
acted as escort to the carriages occupied by
the honorary Dlll-bear, RS
Then came the funeral car. It was drawn
by four horses. and on either side, with slow
and stately step, marched the active pail
bearers, representing the Police and Fire
Departments.
SO far the line had been official now it
was the turn OF the people. In detachment
after detachment for over on hour marched
Masons and Odd Fellows. members OF Re-
publican. Democratic and labor organiza-
tons, representatives OF German, Polish. Bo
hemian Irish, French Canadian. Scandtnar-
ian, Italian AMI British societies.
Ii was one OF the most imposing funeral
Or occasions ever witnessed in Chicago, and
possibly In tine country. Fifty thousand
mou-ne-s preceded or followed the casket.
and million OF people looked on with bowed
heads from sidewalks, windows and house
tops along the route o. over six miles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-11-15
SHOT BY A CRANK.
He Sought Revenge for Being Re
fused Work. Ht

He SOuSnG heVenXe Aor Dohn6 ~
fused Work.
A homicidal crank. armed with an enor-
nous orty-four-calibre Colts revolver and and
carving a small arsenal supply OF loose
cartridges in his pocket, shot and probably
killed one man in tho gloomy ground door OF
the unfinished Postal TelegraI Building, at
Broadway and Murray street, New YORK C,ty-
Then he held at bay and maintained des-
perate pistol battle with eight policemen,
who, cropping about in the dark and among
confused heaps OF building material, were
endeavoring to hunt him out and capture
him or shoot him dead in his tracks.
The crank's name is Thomas Bradley, ana
he is something OF tramp or TagaDond.
The man whom hs shot Is Frank Lewis
Matthies, highly respected superintendent
of buildings construction. The crank shot
him because he reiusedto give him WORK.
The affair occurred at about S.So p. m.
when the throngs on,Broadway were largest,
and during the fusiIlade gilmore than tw 'nty
shots that were fred great crowds OF people
gathered both on the Broad1sy and Murray
street sides OF the building almost entlrey
stopping traffic for several minutes. ine
wouid-be-assassin was finally captured.