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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

TO elect enough Senators TO wipe
out the silver majority i'm The SEN
ate and give tina. body over the
control Of the anti silver Rtpub-
licans. Granting that these prob
abilities will all turn out 10 be
facts, they are not so terrible. from
Democratic point of view, as they
at fist glance appear to be. In
fact, If the Democrats could not
have the Presidency end both
branches OF Congress, it is much
better for the future OF the party
let it not be forgotten that the
Democratic party is the one death
less political party that this coun-
try has known--that the Repub.
licans should have them all. With
the executive and legislative bruches
OF the government in their hands
there can be no shirking of respon
sibilities on the part of the Repub-
licans. They have promised the
country renewal Of prosperity. If
they were restored to power. Now
that is exactly what the country
stands most IN need OF and what
the Democratic party hoped to &C.
complish. A majority of the voters
of the country have decided that
the Republicans should have anoth-
er trial. All right, let them go
ahead and give us prosperity as soon
as possible. If they do it, the voters
will be sure to give them full credit
for it, and they may be sure that
the Democrats will be too anxious
after their long period of "hard
times" under previous Republican
legislation and policy to get little
of that prosperity for themselver to
raise any obstacles to prevent its
coming to drive it away after it ar
rives. II they fail, as they have
done before, the voters will see
their mistake and will give the
Democratic party chance to see
what it can do towards baking the
country permanently prosperous,
instead of spnsmodIcally prosper
Gus with long intervals of "hard
times" between.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
GRANT AT APPoMArrox.
III = Formal Surrender Had Heeu Demand
cd, Lee Would Have Compiled.


Lee never handed Grant his sword;
consequently Grant never gave it bac'.-
What Lee expected to do when he went
forward to meet Grant nobody knows.
The scrupulous care with which no
dressed himself and his precaution to
put on his sword and sash indicate that
he wished to be prepared for any con-
tingenoy.
If Grant had demanded q formal sur
render and Lee had accepted his terms,
Lee would have swallowed the pill and
made the surrender of his sword to
Grant. After what Lees father had
written in criticism Of Corvallis
though we don't believe any prompting
of that sort was necessary--never would
Loe have thought of delegating such an
unpleasant duty TO another
However, the terms arranged between
Grant and Lee were tbas tho Confeder-
ate officers were TO retain their side
arms and all the officers and soldiers
tho horses, which were their own prop.
erty. So thore was no Sword business
in tho surrender. Grant behaved yer
handsomely at Appomattox. Our people
will mover forget this Richmond Dis
patch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

Although It is too early, owing
10 the absence Of foil and authen
TIC returns, to pasg full judgment
on The extent Of the defeat, it Is
known that a majority Of McKin.
ley electors have been elected and
probable that majority Of the
popular vote has been registered
against he free coinage Of silver;
90 is certain that 3 majority 81 the
next House 1911 be- autisilycr Re
pnb'ictua. and feared lhat enough
Ies .a.uIea have soa, Republican
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
FOUGHT BETWEEN The LlNEs.
HostiIitios leased while Two Canine Cham


HostiIitlos Ceased while Two Canine Cham
pions Battied.
''I had dog that followed me all
through the war and was OF great serv-
ice TO me, F." said Captain Fred Smith. n
member of the Old Veterans club that
was holding n session in the rotunda Of
the Lindell. lie was just a common,
'ornery' looking 'yaller' dog, but he had
the heart OF woman and the courage
OF lion. / enlisted at Mattoon, and
the dog followed me there. l sent him
back home, but he wouldn't stay. Tho
captain took liking to Zip. and when
wo were ordered south Lie wer+ along
Zip participated in several of the big
battles of the war and in any number of
skirmishes. He would take up bis posi-
ton near our battery of fieldpieces and
bark defiance at the enemy.
cat Shiloh shell exploded within
ten feet of Zip, cutting off three inches
of his bushy tail. That angered him,
and he advanced on the enemy barking
furiously. The lines were about 500
yards apart. and shot and shell were
flying thick as hail. Zip ran forward
fully 300 yards and gave the Johnnies
TO distinctly understand that he allowed
no tampering with his tail. The Con-
federate battery also had a dog--a big,
lank mastiff-and he came out to see
about it.
''They didn't waste any time sparring
for IN opening. but took hold in dead
earnest. The Johnnies stopped shooting
and began to- cheer their dog. We did
the same. For full ten minutes those
two batteries stood silent while the gun
ners watched the contest of canine
knights, who fought as though the fate
Of nations depended on them. Sick
him, Tigel Give it to the Yankee son
of gum yelled the Confederate can
noneers, advancing in front of their
guns Go it, Zip. Rip him into rib
bons. Zip, wo yelled, also advancing
we'll in front Of our lines
"a Confederate sergeant threw rock
at our dog, and that brought on trouble.
Keep your hands off that dogl' yelled
the captain of our battery as he hurried
back and trained a gun on the Confed-
crate group. That set both batteries to
roaring again, and beneath the flood OF
iron those dogs fought on. am sorry
to say that Zip got the worst of it. He
was outolassed, and though he put up
as game fight as ever dog did he was
sent to his corner loser. How the Con.
feds did yell and boot and how'll But
we had our revenge We socked six
pound shell into their dog and blew him
into sausage meat. st Louis Globes
Democrat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

In 1864 Colonel A. M. Benson Of Bos-
ton, together with six other Union sol.
diers, escaped from che Confederate
prison at Columbia, S. c., and made
their way TO the mountains Of North
Carolina with the purpose of passing
through TO the Federal lines ina Tonnes.
see. Colonel Benson, one snowy night,
slept in tho barn Of J. II. Greenleo.
noar Marion, N. g., whore he was dis
covered by one Of tho Greenloo slaves
named Mark. The negro did not report
his discovery TO his master, but cared
for Colonel Benson by furnishing him
with food ard drink for week until
q guide could be secured TO pilot tho
Yankee colonel across the mountains.
Mark has since felt the generosity OF
the man ne thus befriended, but had not
scan him since until this week. lex.
change.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
GENERAL SCOTS FORESIGHT.
Remarkable Forecast of the Duration an
Result of tho War.

Remarkable Forecast of the Duration and
Result of the War.
Soon after the outbreak Of the war in
1851 Secretaries Seward, Chase and
Cameron called upon Scott and found
him at dinner. They told him they had
come to got his Judgment of the pros
poet. It was Immediately after Lincoln's
first call for troops. The general was
the head of the army, but getting too
old to hold that responsible position in
that trying time. He invited them to
sit down at the table. General Wright
says: HE went on to explain his idea
OF how the war would progress from
year to year. While he was talking Mr..
Seward seemed to be somewhat impa-
tient and put in several little Interrupt
tions, but finally subsidized and allowed
General Scott to proceed.
1.-THE general gave an outline of wNr
probably lasting from 81 to years,
but resulting in favor Of the Union. o.
the generals announcement of his opin-
ion that the Union would triumph Mr..
Seward, rubbing his hands, inquired,
We'll, general, then the troubles of the
federal government will be at an end. ,
To which General Scott replied, mo,
gentlemen; for long time thereafter il
will require tho exercise of the full
powers of the federal government to re-
strain the fury Of the noncom batants. -
Exchange.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

Lightning Hot Crops-
What y FGn-s Nan0ei
Very True, aut e k.Is ~ sal,.
Sold Everywhere. Evcey cSy-
Without 7oiiof. There is no Pa y
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

Charlie Dcbrolse-I suppose, Miss
Roxy, that you are aware that for some
time my heart has not been In my pos
session?
Miss Roxy-Why, Mr.. DeDrolxe, I had
no idea that you could borrow money
on nGtl-Brooklvn Life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
Notlce...B ulIdinR.

There VIII be received by the Board
d Education Of Kingwood district, at
their Office or by NJ 9. Gibson at Tun-
MELTON, W. Va, sealed bids until Mon
day, NoY. 10th, 1896. for the building OF
q school house in Kingwood district at
the junction Of Ices Ferry Pike with
Kingwood Pike The Board reservs
the right TO reject any or all bids.
Specifications can be seen az the Office
Of the secretary az Kingwood or NJ G.
Gibson's az Tunncltou
j. T.. MURDOCH.
2t Sec'y Is. Of r..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
Wine Of Cardui Treatment OF Female
Diseases

By This simple home treatment thou
sands 81 women are restored TO- health
every year. u corrects menstrual ir-
Irregularities from which nearly all
women suffer. AK your Druggist for
McElree's Wine OF CarduL
have been great sufferer from 70
male trouDics for six years. and spent
much money Tor treatment with little
benefit Two BOTTLES Of McElree's
Wine 0f Cardui used lately has done re
more good than DO 1Il
Ha- NJ. j. WALLAcE.
clinton llra
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

Not long ago in speaking Of sore
throat, and the difficulty frequently
experienced in curing f., Mr. }. T..
Thomas, Of Uniondale, Pa. told how
hc had often cured it in his family. We
give 80 in his own words: ~ have fire.
queutly used Chambcrlaiu's Pain Balm
iu my family for sore throat and it has
effected % speedy cure in every m
stance would not think Of getting
along Ia my home without &C." Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism. spraine
and bruises For sale at IS aud so cents
per bottle bv y A lenhart
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
KILL SNAKES FOR A LIVING.

From the New YORK World,
Not far from greet centres Of
civilization live people in the
mountains of West Virginia as
primitive almost as abor gines.
Though but few miles back from
the railroad they live and die with.
out ever seeing it or caring for
what goes on in the busy world.
Their wants are simple and they
are easily supplied. They seldom
see money and seldom hate any use
for it, taking what they produce to
the stores, where they trade it for
coffee, sugar, tobacco and other
supplies.
Isl" Somers, his sister and his
mother live on top Of the mountain
few miles from Terra Alta, w.
Va. They have lived there all
their lives and are known far and
wide as snake hunters. The elder
woman is now so old that che has
quit active work, but the younger
woman has killed almost as many
snakes rs her brother. She is
thirty FIVE years old and he is sew
eral years her senior. lie admits
her superior proves in killing SER
penis and seems proud to claim re.
lationship with her. She has never
seen train of cars, but ST went to
Wheeling during the war and is
not through telling of the wonders
he saw yet.
They coniine their efforts at
snake killing to rattlers, and do
not look for other varieties. The
mountains about their cabin are
alive with the poisonous reptiles,
and as many as two or three hun.
dred are often found in single
den. From early May until frost
the snakes are found summing them.
selves near crevices in the rocks and
are easily despatched by means of
a long club with knot at the end.
The snakes are cut open and the
fat extracted to be cooked down.
The oil thus obtained is regarded
as valuable for it's medicinal prop
critics. 1t is particularly recon-
mended for rheumatism and deaf.
ness. The rattles are also saved
and occasionally a market is found
for them, large ones being in dc.
mand among curiosity seekers. ST
says that he is able to make So or
$50 year from killing snakes, and
this, together with the profits from
raising buckwheat and gathering
wild honey, as well as killing game
in the winter, enables him to live
in comparative ease and comfort.
A recent visitor to Sis home was
directed part of the way through
the mountains by boy. When
the visitor offered the lad a dime
the latter refused it. saying !.
"Better keep your money Yourself,
stranger. 1t amt no use here.
Have you got any to6acker?"
81 himself is. intelligent, but he
was unable to understand ref
erence to the silver question, and
when the contention regarding the
currency was partially explained he
said that he believed that he pre-
ferred gold. He expressed wish
that the State would pay a bounty
of so cents on dead rattlesnakes,
but did not ask for the free coin
age of their skins or rattles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
STATE OF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO,
Lucas COUNTY.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
Is the senior partner of the firm of r.
J. CHENEY q Co. doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each aud every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by tho use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j CHENEY.
Sworn 20 before me aud subscri bed
In my presence, this 9th day of Deem
Der, a. H., 1886. a. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
SEAL.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood AID mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. J CHENEY, & Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists. 75c.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

The Democrats are up against
the hard wall of defeat again.
True, the defeat isn't MS overwhelm-
Ing rs the McKinleyitos triee to
make the country believe it was,
but still it is defeat. Democrats
do not like defeat any better now
than in the past nor any better
than the Republicans did four years
ag1, but there are numerous rea-
sons which serve to make the de.
feat OF Bryan especially aggravat-
ing, but the least of which is the
knowledge that his election would
have been so easy hat the Gold
Democrats given him as loyal sup
port as the Silver Democrats gave
to Cleveland in his three cam paigns.
Still, thore is very little bitterness
expressed by Democrats. They
made their fight against the great
est ODDS any party ever fought
against and came so near winning
that they frightened some of the
other fellows almost to death, and.
being good citizens and thorough
believers in the rule Of the major.
ity, they are generally disposed to
accept the result phIlosophically
and to wait for time to even mp
things. as it generally does, in pol
Itlcs and in everything else.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
ECH0ES OF THE ELECTION.
POLITICAL POINTS AND NEwSY
NOTES FROM THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL.
The Republican Opportunity TO Re-
store Prosperity and Make
Good Their Promises.
from our regular corfespondent.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.,
Nov. Z, 1896.
Many things might be said about
the methods pursued to secure Nc
Kinley's election, but as the case
Is analogous to that of some OF our
unscrupulous rich men who have no
hesitation about violating moral
laws to get money but are almighty
careful not to violate the criminal
laws. it is probably best to let them
20 without comment.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-04-07
THE EAGLE PRESS

lowing editorial on the letter Of Secre-
tary Carlisle, made public tonight:
THE position which Mr.. Carlisle takes
is entirely in accord with the dignity Of
the office of president and with the du-
ties Of the Office OF secretary Of rhe treas
ury. He declines to participate in a
contest for the nomination, holding that
the matter of first moment is the declara
ton of the party's principles. He de-
siTes the endorsement Of his services by
his state. and, though he does not say
so in so many words, if his state shall
present his name 70 the national con-
ventiOn on n satisfactory platform. he
viii undoubtedly accept that responsible
lily.
1T is a matter Of exceptional moment
at once 10 the Democratic party, and
20 the entire people Of the United States.
To the Democratic party II brings home
the issue whether il is 70 continue 20 be
the party Of jefferson. Jackson, Benton
and Cleveland, or whether II IL 70 set
up strange gods and lend the priceless
prestige Of its name and history 10 an
allen faith
ITO the people Of the United States Il
Is Of vital concern. for upon the decision
within The Democratic party OF the IS
possibility that this country shall have
a presidential candidate, backed by the
organized resources OF either OF the two
great political parties, a man with a
universally conceded clear comprehen-
sion q the nature and necessities of a
sound monetary system as Indispensable
20 the protection Of national integrity
and haterial prosperity. and with re-
cord. not of profession. but Of perform
ance. in itself. a chis time the only
unimpeachabIe proof of practical. IN
swerving and unassailable fidelity .
the principles of such a system
Kentucky = ready. Il needs 10 cam
paign 70 bring Kenrucky 70 Carlisle.
Let The convention be cailed-the soon
er the better-znd the state which took
The lead for Al honest tariff viii take
the lead for an honest currency"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-04-07
PRINCIPLES ARE ABOVE MEN
And Carlisle Refuses to Run for the
Presidency Now

Washington, D. c., April 6.-Secre-
tary Carlisle has written the following
letter on the subject of his candidacy for
the presidential nomination at the Chi
cago convention:
Charles r. Long, Chairman Democra-
tic State Central Committee, Louis
Vile, Ky:
Dear Sir:-Your favor of March 90
in which you say in substance that
many Of my friends in Kentucky and
elsewhere desire me 10 become a can
didate before the approaching national
Democratic convention for nomination
10 the Office OF president. and request
me TO give some authoritative or def
mite expression upon the subject, has
been maturely considered.
MANY communications upon the
same subject and similar import have
been received from friends in different
parts of the country, and while very
grateful for these numerous expressions
Of confidence and esteem upon the part
Of my Democratic fellow citizens.
have not been able to reach the conclu-
sion that the existing conditions require
me to comply with their requests by au-
thOrizinz them 70 announce me as
candidate for the presidential nomina-
ton.
While I feel a profound interest IN
the welfare Of my party. l am much
more concerned about its declaration Of
principles than lis selection OF candid
ates, because, in my opinion, It's failure
or success al the election. as well as
its capacity for useful service in tne
country in The future depends upon the
position II takes or omtjs 70 take upon
the public questions now engaging The
attention Of the people. and especially
the question affecting the monetary
system Of the country and the charaC-
ter and amount of taxation 70 be i'm
posed upon our citizens. lis position
upon these and other subjects having
been agreed upon. and clearly and dis
unctly announced. the convention then
ought 10 have no difficulty in selecting
an acceptable candidate who Will fairly
represent its views. and n order that IL
deliberations may be embarrassed IS lit
tie as possible by the contentious %
rival asoiral-s and Their friends. I
think my duty - the party VII Be bes:
performed by declining % partiC!ate IN
a contest for the nomination
The Obligations assumed when I &C.
cepted my present official position r.
quire ne - devote ny entire time ari
attenIion - the public Interests con-
nstted % my charge, and I shall Con-
tinue 70 discharge the duties lnp1Sef
upon me q the beSt q my ability. end
in such manner as VII. = my 5gSl y-l-l,.
most certainly promote the true Inter
escS % the country; and e n The cr--
ion q my fellow Democrats q k=--
tuCky. my services scCtle ne % the--
commentator sa1 approval I would
gard their [ndo-ssuen- = ny pIsSi-
course as an ample reward f9- tne l.--l=
/ have been abl= 70 accomplish I'D b.
half of honest administration ald sound
financial policy
VIII many thanks to- you- k-rd is,- (
ter. an. very truly yours.
> o. CARLISLE i
WATTERSON on THE LETTER
Louisville. Ny. April s.-Ths cou-s-- |
Journal VII tomorrow publish "a - /
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-04-07

ones moving and for these 1 will buy
mileage books"
Two big companies that were to have
left Chicago today for western stands
have cancelled all dates and abandoned
all plans until it is known what the
railroads are going to do. The theatri-
cal people are a source of much revenue
to the railroads; they spend three-fifths
Of their time on trains, and should be
given some concession from regular
rates. L cannot believe that these rates
have been abolished for good. 1 hope
it is only a temporary scare"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-04-07
WATER is SHUT OFF
MUCH DISAPPOINTMENT WITH THE
CITY HYDRANTS

Pump Breaks at the Water Plant During
the Night and for Several Hours th'
City was Without Water SupPly-For
tunsteIy No Fires Occurred and tn,
Company had Repaired the Damage bJ
7:3O-Lack of Water Shuts Down WorL
at Prospect Well for a Time--DriI
Down 1920 Feet.
Yesterday morning there was a skirm-
ishing about with buckets looking for
water. All over the city men could be
seen approaching different hydrants
and quietly waiting for their buckets TO
be filled; and then there came a blank
stare as the fluid failed to come forth.
This all happened between 6 and z
o'clock, but those who were working
through the night discovered that the
water fountains had gone dry about 3
O'Clock in the morning.
By 7:30 o'clock majority Of the foun-
tains were in full operation, while a por-
ton of the city was without water until
after o'clock. Fortunately no fire Oc-
CURED during this time.
Inquiry at the water plant disclosed
the fact that one Of the pumps had
broken during the night and had to be
replaced with a new one, the company
having a splendid one on hand.
Proba bly, the persons who were thrown
out the most were the men at the pros
pect well. BY being unable to obtain
water they were forced to suspend op-
GRAFTON at o'clock and cease work IN
I'll 10 O'Clock yesterday.
AS stated in Sunday mornings Eagle
work was kept up all day Sunday,
which is an unusual occurrence at the
well, and during the time that the work
stopped the men feared that the well
would fiji with water and this would
cause it TO cave in, but it was found
that the water had only raised few
feet and no damage was done.
At o'clock last night the drill had
reached a depth of 1920 feet, and was at
that time working in limestone Yes
terday each screw length brought forth
new developments and much interest
was manifested.
No better work has been done since
work was commenced on the well than
within the past forty-eight hours, and
the men are now confident that they
viii be enabled to reach the depth of
$500 feet with hole of sufficient dame
ter to tell exactly what is beneath the
city.
The log of the well is different from
that Of any other well put down in
Southern Kansas, and differs from
the log Of the wells ait Kingman or
Anthony as though they were not upon
the same hemisphere
The eyes of the world are upon the
Wichita we'll, and many places are
preparing TO sink shafts and are only
waiting further developments 1t has
shown that we have valuable clay, mag
nesia, oil, salt and coal beneath us. 1t |
has exploded the theory that there is |
no coal in the Arkansas valley and the |
indications are good that gas will yet |
be found in paying quantities.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-04-07

line; H. W. Lewis. Sedgwick; Rudolph
Hatfield, Sedgwick; J. x. Hudson,
Shawnee; Harold Chase. Shawnee; ].
3. Larimer, Shawnee; A. B. Whiting,
Shawnee; S. S. Benedict, Wilson; Win
field Freeman. Wyandotte; and r. 3.
Armstrong, Wyandotte