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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28
PROMINENT PEOPLE IN TROUBLE

Monday OF this week Constable
Halbritter, of Tunnelton, arrested
and brought to Jail here Mr.. James
X. Hill. Manager of the West End
Coal and Coke Works, and Miss
Grace Lakel of same place. The
young ladY's mother. wife of Char
ley Lakel, who is serving a term in
the Penitentiary for killing Jacob
Lieb, of BrandonviIle, keeps a
boarding house at the West End of
the Tunnel and Mr.. Hill boards
there. They were arrested about a
month ago on charge of adultery
made by @. II. Cole, one of the
men employed 10y Hill, who had
been discharged, aud evidently took
that way to get even with him. Cole
IS said to be from Coketou, on tho
West Va. Central. The accrsed
parties had hearing before Justice
Miller, who held them under bond
TO answer at the next term Of Court.
II seems that there was afterwards
some trouble about the bond, and
the Justice suspicioned the parties
OF leaving, and 50 sent them over to
Jail for safe keeping. Hill is q nice
looking man Of about 50, and has a
wife and three children ia Pennsyl-
vania. where he came from to this
State in 1888, having some trouble
with his wife. lie has run the
works at the West End all winter
and employed 25 men, enabling
several families TO live comfortably,
Who would otherwise have suffered
this winter. 1t looks like he is not
having fair shake now. lie de-
MES auy improper conduct between
the young lady and himself. Miss
Lakei is about 20 years old and
right pretty. Her mother came
down and secured her release and
Hill expects 10 be ont in few DAYS.
-
Postmaster General Bissell has at
last covered himself with glory. lie
has resigned
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

The present Congress ends at
noon next Monday, and there is a
great rush of business this week to
get through some OF the large num-
Der of bills introduced. The closing
hours will likely be marked by very
exciting scenes in the Lower House.
There are many members who will
never get back again, and they are
very reckless about what they do
and don't do. 1t is great pity
that 1t is not the Senate instead OF
the Lower House that loses so many
of its older mem bers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

The follwing remarks on a grave
and deadly subject, are from the
Oakland Democrat;
There should be q Law passed in
every State in the Union requireiBg
acafeIul and competent inpection Of
the dead before burial. The advis-
ability Of such a law is being agitat.
ed BY the leading newspapers Of the
East, and petitions have been sent
TO all State Legislatures praying the
enactment Of same. This is a step
IN o humane direction, as instances
are not wanting, neither before or
after burial, Of the horrible in.
humanity and cruelty that might
and have been perpctrsted upon
Tie supposed dead
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28


Some Of the papers in reporting
The proceedings Of the Legislature
and speaking OF the Younger mem.
bers, have the following to say OF
Preston's youngest representative I:
Mr. White, Of Preston, is another
youngster, not heard much on the
floor, bat whose work us Chairman
OF the Committee on Enrolled Bills
has been characterized by thorough.
ness and exactness. This commit
tee work ls the most arduous Of any
of the almost endlees legislative
routine, and yet Mr.. Whites adap-
liability to the work rendered IL
most satisfactory 20 all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

Here is reminder to women who
wear the present style Of pillow
sleeves In the 18th chapter of
Ezekiel and 18th verse may be
found the following: "Woe to
the women that sew pillows to all
arm hoies," and the goth verse of
the same chapter reads: where
fore thus saith the Lord God; Be-
bold am against your pillows" etc.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

The "babY King" of Spain is
not the only royal potentate who is
more or less "laid up by the re.
cent trying weather. The Emperor
William has the grip to such a de-
gree that he has to "knock Off"
from his Imperial labors. The
Pope has bad cold, the Grand
Duke George of Russia is in bad
way, and the Archduke Albrecht,
of Austria, the Emperor uncle, is
near his end.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

The Grand Army Post at Graf
ton has decided to do away with the
usual decoration services at that
place this year. A committee of
soldiers will probably decorate the
graves at the National Cemetery
early in the morning. loo much
Joliffcation and too little respect to
soldiers dead and living, is the rea-
son for this change.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

President Henry G.. Davis, of the
West Virginia Central and Pitts
burg railroad, says that the surveys
have been completed for an extern
sion OF the road from Elkins, W.
Va. to connect with the Chesapeake
and Ohio road at Huntersyille, a
distance OF 100 miles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

The State University's income.
independent of the $40, 900 or more
per year appropriated by the Lcgis.
fsssret is not far from $40, 600. The
University is prosperous and adj
mirabiy equipped and supported
and is just source of pride to all
our citizens.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

assessments; 81, amending State
Board Of Health law; 81. relating
to lodge charters; 80, preventing
spread OF contagious diseases.
Senate bills passed-25O, relating
to change Of election precincts; 65,
amending Wellsburg charter; Sc,
creating county of Mirgo out of
part OF county OF Logan; 1. election
of Special Judges in Criminal
Courts; o. relating to estates of in
sane persons; s, for protection Of
riparian owners; 16, providing for
punishment Of justices and consta-
bles collecting illegal fees; 2l, re.
lsting to suits in partnership name !;
26, relating to appointment Of dep
uty clerks i'm Criminal Courts; SO,
amending law for deaf and dumb
school; s, regulating heighth of
fences; l07, requiring railroads Of
State to adopt inter State rates and
prescribing tariff of charges; AZ,
preferred creditors bill; 95, relating
TO State Board of Examiners; 1O3.
Increasing Marion County Court to
seven members; 1872, establishing
Bluefeld Colored Institute; SO, re-
lating to collection of delinuuent
taxes; ~, regarding limitation of
suits; 1870, relating to road law; SO,
providing monthly pay for Normal
teachers; 55, relating to pay Of
Special Judges; 145. making appro.
priations; 90, Benwood annexation;
30, abolishirg fish law.
Besides hanging up the Judicial
Circuits, Mechanics lien, and Sta.
pleton fee system bills, the Senate
also failed to pass the bills abolish
ing Criminal Courts in Mercer,
Fayette and Cabell counties, which
went through the House. With the
exception of one, possibly Fayette,
it was generally recognized that
these Courts should go. The Wayne
county Criminal Court was abol-
ished early in the session. Many
regret the slaughter of the Military
bill and Brady's Game law, but
these went down in the crush of
other business. The calendars of
both Houses were we'll filed when
they adjourned.
The Legislature created two new
institutions in the State, and prop.
er appropriations have been made
for them. The new institutions are
the preparatory branch of the Uni.
versity at Montgomery and the
Bluefeld Colored Institute. The
people of Fayette county will build
the first named, while $4,000 is ap.
propriated for the second. A new
building is to be built for the
Shepherdstown Normal School in
Jefferson county, the original West
Liberty Normal Building is to be
rebuilt or remodeled. the Spencer
Asylum is to be completed, and
many improvements made at Wes-
ton. Marshall College got s25, 900
for a new building and other inn
provements. The fight on the APP.
preparation to buy the lot adjoining
the Governors mansion was led by
Senator Finley, who resented the
Governors action in not vetoing
the Grant county seat removal bill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

Frederick Douglass, the great
eolored leader and orator, is dead at
the age of 7S, his death occurring
at bis residence on Anacostia
Heights, near Washington, d. O.,
at z o'clock p. IN. Feb. goth. lie
died as he lived--in the harness.
being in waiting for a carriage to
convey him to Hillsdale African
church, near his home, where he
was TO have delivered a lecture,
when the death summons came.
He was the mast widely known per-
son of his race in the United States.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28
KingwoOd. February 2S. 1895.

With orr Legislature and Con-
gress both on the retired list, the
country can breathe freely again
aud resum me its normal condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28
IMPROYE YOUR sToCK.

n A full .blooded Pol
pand China Boar
~ belonging to Miller
q Albright. OF this place, at the old
slaughter House, near town. Can
be found there anytime this season.
For terms and particulars call on
the above named parties. n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28
THE LEGISLATIVE MILL.

What It Ground Out This Winter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

RANK ACHY aud RHgUNArfsN relieved
tAby DR.. Miles Nerve Plasters
nobody nced have Nouralgia. Get pr. M,Ies,
FNih i1iis from drpReists One cent doso,~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28

Postmaster General Bissell has at
last covered himself with glory lie
has resigned
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-28
Full Quarts, Sf.00,
Six Quarts, $500.
Restores Health

Mall and express orders shipped
promptly, and we pay express
charges on all orders Of SIC. 90
aud over.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
A Progressive Organisation.

The Star of Bethlehem was founded
oy Mrs Eliza Dudley in the year Of
our Lord 1887 and organized August
11th. 1887. She was elected as its
President which Office she has held
since that time It was only few of
as when organized but our member
ship is increasing and ~ members
have been added since August 1st 1896
August 18th a branch lodge was organ
lied through the influence of the Pres
ident, Mrs Eliza Dudley and the first
officer E d Fitzgerald and Manuel
Harris Secretary at Big Bethel Church
10 miles from city and on that occasion
Rev E Carter preached a sermon.
We have lost members since we were
organized This lodge has paid out
for death and sick claims $23l7 so &c
June lst 1895, This lodge is in good fl.
nancial condition at present. The fu.
ture is bright. Editor John Mitchell
Jr., addressed the organization Nov
ember 7th. A large number was pres
ent and bounteous repast was spread
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
REV BROWNE IN DANvILLE.

DANvTLLE, Va Dec. II, 1895.
To Ihe PLANET.
Rev. W. w. Browne held mass
meeting of True Reformers at their
hall Monday night, and resolutions
were adopted comdemning the Plan
ET and its Editor, John Mitchell. Jr.
On Tuesday night at the High St.3apt.
Church, public meeting was called
while fairly good crowd assembled
most of them was True Reformere.
The Rev Browne fired into johnnie"
as he called him, saying that he left
the True Reformers TO take the head
of the Knights of Pythias, becarse he
Johnnie" thought that there was
more money in it for him. Ne con
tinued to abuse the Hon. John Mitch
ell, Jr.s throughout his speech. which
lasted about hours.
such monkey actions in a pulpit was
never before witnessed by the inteIli-
gent class of people of our city. 1t
was as good minstrel show as 1t has
ever been our pleasure to witness.
The more intelligent of our citizens
did not attend this meeting because
they had already condemned Rev.
Browne.
What the citizens Of Danville want
is that our noble John Mitchell will
come to this city and hold a public
meeting so they can better show their
appreciation Of his past career, also
their uDdying confidence in him.
Although Rev. Browne appealed tC
the congregation to subscribe to the
Reformer, only eight subscription,
were reported. What was expected o
him was to show what he sold tn.
True Reformers for $50, 600, but h,
simply said, it was voted him urnni
mously and that's all. Now can An,
fair mind decide anything from that
He said again that he had labored /!
years for the organization and tha
alone was sufficient evidences tha
was entitled, and that "Johnnie' wa
prejudiced to him because he did re
it.
| Now,we say the PLANET is the iourn,
for the race, and it's Editor is th
worlds favorite, and it becomes ever
fair minded man to give his suppoI
to this race journal. Long live al
PLANET and its fearless Editor.
w. W. MANMa.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
PRICE, 5 CENTS
MANCHESTER LETTER.

Go and hear DIR. Binga Sunday after
noon on another very practical SER
| mon. HIS subject will be Fashion. -
We are quite sure the Doctor will
| tickle the young ladies about their ba-
/ loon sleeve. IL Is squeeze for three
10 get on bench while they are built
Tor nve. Give IL 10 them Doctor.
MASS PaJJIe Johnson is visiting our
city, the guest OF Mrs. Elvira Jenkins.
Inc pulpit OI the 22nd ST. Baptist
Shurch was most ably filled on last
Sabbath by Kew. M. L.. Harvey of the
IneOlOglcHI Seminary.
nilss Elizabeth Gray left the city
last tuesday Tor New \ ork.
Kew. Charles .. Coleman will visit
the 22no Street Baptist Church and
Will otnclate uurlng The day.
the SUNDAY school Union convened
on last Sabbath AT the First Baptist
Church with President >. Ii. johnson
presiding. Ihe reports from the va
rIous schools were read and were en-
couraglng, yet there rs room tor a
larger ATTENDANCE. mir. Clifford j..
" nfree, a teacher In the public
school ana an ex-teacher IN the sun
day school delivered a practical
speech ON the duties of the parents
toward their children ana especially
dren. he held the audience IN COM
pieJe control ana at times greeted his
hearers with rich enhancing language
ana outDursts OF eloQuence that nlled
them with enthusiasm. We preolct
ior him bright future as he treadS the
pathway OF IKE.
The installation address was deliv-
cred by Rev. A. BInga, who hkened
the ofncers 10 cur Union as of a ship,
whose tuJure success must come
through their energy. The officers
are as follows president, Sam'l ID
johnson; vice-president, James M.
browni chaplain, James ID. Coleman
treasurer, .. ". Hail chorister, Jno.
N. Cousins; assistant chorister, VIM
Ii. EuIIle f; secretary, Geo. Robinson
organlsts, Misses q. l.. Armistead and
EJna X. Moon.
MIR. Richard Baker, in d most ap-
pirate address, donned the robe as
money preacher. The Union will
meet next month with the z2nd Street
Baptist sunday school.
Mas Ida M. Binga is out again.
She received quite a painful injury on
FRIDAY 9Th instant, while at school.
MRS Queen Fleming has returned to
the city alter an extended trip north.
Vice-Grand Chief Jordon OF suffolk,
Va, was in our city last week
Here is a dickey:
Gag TO Gragg--Were you in attend
ance at the Literary last Friday
Gragg,-Hes.
Cag,-M as my girl there2
Gragg,-M hlch one, i saw there
LOOK out, Gag too many irons in the
fire. Some most assured Will become
scorched.
We are still watching that bull(ey
with the ring in his nose that says he
will fix us at the first chance. de is
not aware that that's a two handed
game.
All, boy, the road is rough, but take
easy and stop singing only one girl
in the world for me-"
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA SATURDAY, DECEMBER IA. 1895.

ed until u O'Clock nearly all of the
deacons resigned. Deacon ThaddeDs
Robinson was put from the deacon
board by q vote of AZ TO %. Who will
serve communion Sunday2
Sickness and death are still walking
around in this section. Among those
that fell last week was Messrs. Mat
thew Hopes and Thomas Jones.
Marriages will begin again in two
weeks time.
True love has great depth, and it
was plainly demonstrated when q
young lady secured a leave OF absence
TO escort he body of her fellow TO
New York. We are told that she re-
turned in deep black.
A certain school teacher in the east
ern section OF this Ward was the re-
cipient of q half dozen fried oysters at
recess last week sent by her young
fellow. Do you know herr
a fellow on last Sunday escorted his
girl home from church. engaging in a
very interesting love conversation
Finding that she could not hear it all
before she got home, escorted him in
two squares of his house and bade him
adieu. We know that it is only few
days before Leap Year, but did not
know they would act so soon.
We understand that certain young
gentleman has been accused of being
Magno Uno and said that he was go
ing 60 write those Lynchburg fellows
up We refute the statement as we
have never called on that young lady.
We notice that that young gentle
man who has been cutting such hub
~ figure in the second precinct has
transferred to the 4th
We learn that that young man of
whom we spoke last week, who had
been visiting his girl for ten years has
taken the question under considera-
tion
The girls declare that drinks will be
at premium at their houses during
Christmas.
MAGNo UHo.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
Resolutions of Coincidence

Richmond, Va, Dec. 18th 1895.
Resolutions of Coincidence of broth
or Charles M. Barrett.
Whereas, it has pleased the Most
High of the Universe to remove from
our midst our beloved brother Mr..
Charles M Barrett, member of Fidel
ity Lodge 1879, g. U. o. of y. +. and
Whereas, the intimate relations long
held by our deceased brother with the
members of our Fraternity render it
proper that we should place on record
an appreciation of his services he
being one of the Oldest members of
our Fraternity, therefore be it
Resolved by the Fraternity that
while we DOW in humble submission TO
the will of the Most High we do NOT
the less mourn for our brother. who
has been called from his earthly habit-
alton to the one of eternal rest.
Resolved, that in the death Of broth
er Barrett, this Fraternity has lost a
member who was always active and
Jealous IN his work, ever ready to do
what he could for the advancement
of the fraternity, he was wise in coun-
sell ana fearless In action, an honest
and upright brother.
Resolved, that this Fraternity ten.
der its heartfelt sympathy to the fan,
lily and relatives of our deceased hrotb
er in this their sad sff1iction and sIsc
that these resolutions be entered nDor
the minutes of this Fraternity and
copy be sent to the family of our de-
ceased brother and also be publishes
In the Richmond Planet.
Committee. ZEBDEE WALLAoR
VIM. BANNIsTER,
A. w. PARHAM
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
A GRAND AFFAIR.

There was a grand supper given
Thursday night, 9Th instant, at Rich
mond Hall in honor of Editor John
Mitchell, Jr., by Evening Star Club,
No 1
Music was in attendance and a
grand time was spent until late
hour.
Upstairs a table had been spread
which was loaded down with all the
delicacies of the season
1t was an admirably managed affair
and reflected great credit on the or
ganization
Editor Mitchell was loaded down
with delicacies and the substantial
food for the inner man.
He heartily enjoyed themself. be-
ing surrounded by host of admiring
sisters.
The officers of this club are Mrs
Charley Barnes. president; Miss Sarah
Jackson. vice president Mr. Charley
Rarnes, Secre tary Committee: Miss
Ella Wells. Mrs. Emma White, Mrs
NJ f Randolph, Miss Alice T Owens
Mrs johnson, Mrs Howe. Miss Lou
Jones. Mrs Mary Jones, Yrs Sue Jor.
dan.
Editor Mitchell was much pleased
at this token of appreciation.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
Y NJ O A.

Regardless of the storm last Sunday
night, DR. A. Binga, Jr of Manches-
ter preached an able sermon which
will ever be remembered
The meetings Sunday were well at
tended by the boys and men.
Sunday School Lesson will be ex-
planned by Professor q. r Hovey to-
day at p ~
Boys meeting Sunday at p. M.
Mems meeting Sunday at NJ
The "Socia' Drifts" advertises that
PA East Leigh ST., is its office. Since
this is the number of the Y. M. G. A. 4,
we wish to say to the public that this
IS quite surprising to us; as we are
planning to publish a paper given en-
tirely to the work cf the Association
which will be known as the Y. NJ. @.
A Bulletin Thus the publishing of
the Social Drifts is not under our di-
rections. If it is understood that our
number is the place, (2l4 f. Leigh st }
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14

William Reeves of New
York died at the residence OF Mrs. bar
rieJ Cousins, II w. Leigh st, December
3, 1895. Mr.. Reeves came TO Rich1
mond October Is, 1895 hoping the
change to a milder climate would i'm
prove his health. Although every at
tentiCn of loving friends was given
him the Allwise God saw fit to call
him from labor to reward on Tuesday
morning December Bird. Although his
stay in our city was short YET MIR.
Reeves made quite number of warm
friends. His funeral took place from
sat. Olivet Baptist Church, New York,
Friday December of which he was
consistent member for years. Peace
to his ashes.
Richmond planet., 1895-12-14
Mr.. Hopes Funeral.

The community was shocked Sunday
December 9Th to learn that Mr.. Mat
thew Hope, an esteemed and respect
ed citizen had passed away. de went
10 his eating establishment on North
Sth st , at about 8 A. NJ, and was not
we'll.
About IL o'clock he walked 10 a
chair, almost fell into it and with head
bowed and hand on the table expired
instantly.
The coroner was summoned and de-
cided that heart-disease was the cause
of his untimely taking off. The re-
mains were removed to his residence
at No 637 n. 9Th St.
His funeral took place Tuesday, the
10th inst, at the First Bapt Church.
The hymn was given out by Rev u.
ID Lewis. B. ID The scriptures were
read by Rev. J e Jones, ID d. A feel
ing prayer was delivered by Rev. Jas
H. Holmes.
The wife of the deceased was a MEM
ber OF the First Baptist Church choir
and had sung two hymns when the
news was brought her that he was i'll.
The fact that he was dead was not
communicated to her and she realized
that he had passed away only when
she put her hands on him
Rev. J. E. Jones, d D., delivered
the sermon from ii Timothy Al ST
have fought good fight, have finish
ed my course, have kept the faith. -
The discourse was powerful and visi-
bly, affected the large congregation
present.
The deceased was a member of So
cial Lodge, No 6, A F M and Lone
Star Lodge, No. 1346. G.. u. o. of Odd
Fellows also Of Mt. Olivet Command
cry.
The casket was cloth-covered with
heavy silver mounted handles. Fun.
eral Director A. D. Price officiated.