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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The thugs and toughs who have
been running the city of Hunting
ton for some time and made "a
murderous assault on Editor Vow.
ell of the Times because that paper
exposed them, are now getting their
just deserts in he way Of prison
stripes at Moundsville.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

President Mayer, Of the 3. g. o.,
has resigned and his resignation
has been accepted, but he will re-
tain his office until his successor
shall be elected.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The many friends land they are
legiou) Of the genial and jolly DR..
James A. Cox. Of Masontown, will
regret to hear that he has decided
to leave old Preston and 90 back to
bis native heath, "Old Mongerhail. 4"
The Doctor is making arrangements
70 move TO Morgantown in a short
time and locate there. His main
object is to secure good school IA
cilities for bis children and enter
them at the University as fast as
they get old enough. The Doctor
will continue the practice Of his
profession. His leaving will make
q good vacancy at Masontown for
some physician. DR.. Jim Graham,
who will soon complete his medical
course at the Jefferson Medical Col
lege Of Philadelphia, will likely be
she man for The place.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The war seems to be over already
so far as England and Uncle Sam
are concerned, but it is just now
getting hot down in Cuba and the
insurgents are making it very in
teresting for the Spamiards.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The union printers are not 50
glad about the extension Of the
Civil Service rules TO the Govern
ment Printing Office az they we're
Already four non-union printers
have secured positions in the build
ing by passing tho required ezami-
nation, and there Will be others.
until their number grows 30 great
that the Office will have to be class.
ed az non-unlon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The only New Years resolution
we have made is to "swear OFF,
swearing off any more, and we are
going to stick to it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

Word comes to us of a cutting
scrape over near Rodamers, along
the railroad, on Christmas night.
There was big dance, Irish wake
or party of some kind at Hartman
Bakers, and most of the boys were
pretty full of the spirit of the occa-
sion and spelling for fight. The
row was started by Chris Nine, who
was rather hilarious and had been
teasing the girls, sitting down on
Katie Burke's lap. At this her
brother. Jack Burke, grabbed him
and pulled him out OH the porch
and drew his knife. Jim Tanner
and Sherman Baker interfered.
and the latter got Nine in the
house while Tanner pulled Burke
off of him. The latter chad his
Irish up" and was bound to have
blood AID stabbed Tanner near the
heart, making dangerous wound &,
but he is now improving and will
likely recover. So far as we can
learn, no arrests have been made as
vet
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The butchering of the Armenians
goes steadily on, in season and out
of season, according to the daily
papers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The Directors of the B. & o.
Railroad have declared the regular
semi-annual dividend Of three per
cent. on the preferred stock, paya-
BILE January 2.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The Christmas Eve exercises at
the ME-. and Presbyterian churches
here were very pretty and success
full affairs and we'll attended, spec
tally at the M. Il. Church, where
the jam was so great as to be highly
unsatisfactory and lead an observer
to wonder why the main part of tho
church cannot be used instead OF
crowding into the Sunday School
room and spelling the entertainments
thereby. The design and arrange :
ment of the ship for the presents
was very pretty and unique. At
the Presbyterian Church an old
fashioned fire place, with stockings
hanging to the mantel, made a
pleasing change. Rev. Simmons
played the Santa Claus part very
clcverlv.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02
7 I I I

In creating the Election Commit
tee to bounce those Democrats whose
seats are being contested by Repub.
licans and to give those Republic
cans who are holding seats which
are contested by Democrats valid
title to their seats, Mr.. Reed over
looked one thing that Is already
making trouble. The Committee
on Elections has but one room. and
each Of the three committees claim
the right to use it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02


The entertainment In The Court
House here Christmas night was a
big success and we'll patronized, as
the Court House was crowded. The
acting was very good considering
the short time for practice, and was
heartily applauded by the audience.
Dir. K. 81. Heermans played the
lending part all the way through,
and has rare talent in this line. In
the "Pay Streak" Miss Nellie God.
win as the "Rocky n ounta n
Grouse" was "too cute for any
thing" and Lawrence Heke's act
ing was so real that it came near
being the death Of him. All the
performers did we'll, and it was q
shame to drop the show with the
FIRST performance after arranging to
60 to several other places.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

The report, although not yet
officially confirmed, that Russia
had offered to loan the United
States s4OO, 900, 600 in gold, with.
out interest, has probably created
greater CONSERVATION among the
European gold kings who have
been squeezing enormous profits
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02


There was u very enjoyable social
gathering down at the hospitable
home of Mr.. w. G.. Brown last
Saturday night. The occasion was
"Stag Party in honor of that
"Prince of Good Fellows" Howard
Eaton. About sixteen gentlemen
made merry party, and Horace
Tucker passed the refreshments
with the grace aud dignity of an
expert. A magnificent bowl OF fine
imported Jersey milk was a special
feature of the occasion and the
stories told by Mr.. Eaton created so
much merrlment that it alarmed
that whole section of the town, and
Neil j. FOrtneV was heard clear out
at TOWNSVILLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

About one million letters have
been dated wrong during the past
two DAYS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02
l / R \

The President this week formally
declined to accept the ram Katah-
din, built by the Bath Iron Works,
because of the failure of the vessel
to make the speed stipulated in the
contract. The rejection is merely
technical one, as the adminIstra-
ton aud the naval officers are en-.
tirely satisfied with the boat and
know that the failure to reach the
required speed was no fault of the
builders, who merely followed the
government plans in the construc-
ton of the vessel. 1t would have
set precedent which might make
trouble IN the future to accept the
vessel after it's failure to make the
speed named in the contract, so it
was deemed best to refuse to ac-
cept. But the administration IN
huence will be used to get the joint
resolution authorizing the Presi.
dent to accept the Katahdin, which
has already been introduced, adopt.
ed by Congress, so there is little
doubt that the Katuhdin will soon
be a part of Uncle Sans Navy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

In Baltimore last Friday night
was enacted terrible tragedy
through the fool-killer having neg
lected his business or being off on a
holiday vacation. At the Old Front
Street Theatre three thousand peo-
pie lost their heads through foolish
cry of fire by some fool who got
excited over a defective gas burner,
and the panic that followed was
awful. Twenty four people were
tramped to death in the mad rush
to escape from the building and ten
seriously hurt, while many others
were slightly injured in the jam
aud excitement. There was no fire
nor danger of any kind whatever.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02
CAPITAL CHIT CHAT.
SPEAKER REED RULES SUPREME
AND MUZZLES ALL OPPO.
SIrION.
Civil Service Rules for the Govern.
ment Printing Onlce.
Russia Backing Uncle sam Against
tho World.
From our regular correspondent.
WASHINGTON, ID. c..
Decpmhar o2 ISnE

From our regular correspondent.
WASHINGTON, d. c..
Decem Der %. 1895.
Speaker Reeds muzzles are i'm
prime working order. lie muzzled
the members of the Ways and
Means Committee and compelled
them to report two bills prepared
10y him; one increasing the tariff
upon wool. woolcus and lumbe to
60 per cent of what it was i'm the
MCKINLEY law, aud raising the tar
III upon everything else, excepting
sugar, 10 per cent above present
rates, and the other providing for
the Issue of three per cent coin
bonds to replenish the gold reserve
whenever the Secretary of the
Treasury deems it necessary, and
Of $1,000, 900 in three per cent
three year Treasury certificates, or
SO much thereof as the Secretary of
the Treasury may need from time
to time. He muzzled the Directing
Republicans who wanted the bills
submitted to caucus before being
reported to the House, and lastly
he muzzled tile House and had his
bills passed, Notwithstanding that
the Democrats did all the protest.
ing they could under the Reed
rules, against the railroadIng of
such important legislation through
the House without debate. When
one of his own party went to Mr..
Reed and asked that reasonable
time be allowed for debate on the
bills before they were passed, Mr..
Reed dismissed him by saying
sharply: "The House isn't a de-
batting society" In fact, for all
practical purposes there is no
House. Its powers have all been
usurped by Mr.. Reed, and it's only
important duties are to obey bis
orders. But tbore are neither Reed
rules uor methods in the Senate, to
which these bills have now gone.
and the country may count upon
their being thoroughly debated be-
fore they are acted upon. 1t is
doubtful whether either of them
can pass the Senate at all, and GER
tain that neither can get through
without being materially amended.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-01-02

papers.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12

ful. During her first year as Tent President
the membership nearly doubled. Under her
administration the Department has grown
stronger both in the number of Tents and
membership. Only short time ago she insti-
tuted Tent at Cleveland which was named in
honor of that well-known Army Nurse, Miss
Clara Barton.
At the Louisville Convention, in 1895, she
was chosen a member of the National Council.
At ST. Paul. in September. she was elected to
the Office of National Senior Vice President, a
just recognition of her work both in the Ohio
Department and in the National Order. In a
recent letter, speaking of her work last year,
Julia A. Croft says:
am striving TO do as well better this
year for the Daughters of Veterans, for we be-
lieve no one no matter how loyal they may be,
no matter if their hearts are burning with
patriotism can feel for the veterans as those
through whose veins flow the blood of the men
who fought, bled and even died that the
country might remain unbroken, and who
gave us one country, one flag, the flag of ouI
fathers"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
Queer Human Beings.
[Oakland (Cal.) Echoes.I

An island in the Gulf of California is in
habited by queer human beings. The Ceris,
without doubt, are one of the most interest
ing tribes of aborigines to be found on this
hemisphere. They are said to have fair
skins and blue eyes, and bear no resem-
blance whatever to the Indian tribes of the
mainland or of the peninsula.
In former days they made excursions upon
the mainland spreading havoc along the
coast; but in later years they have kept
closely to their island home They are ex-
tremely fierce and warlike, and use venomed
arrows in fighting The island is known to
be very mountainous with innumerable
rugged canyons and gOrges, where the Ind
ians ambush, and which renders subduing
them almost an impossibility.
Beyond the fact of the existence of the
Ceris tribe very little is known. Their
habits and language are said to be peculiar
to themselves, while their origin is subject
of conjecture. The island shows no sign
Of vegetation from the gulf, and their method
of gaining subsistence is unknown. Skip
pers cruising in their waters carefully avoid
this island peopled with blue-eyed savages,
and its rugged outlines, which loom up in
the gulf, are shrouded in-mystery.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
Weather Bureaus Service to the Farmer.


The truck growers of the South and fruit
growers of California would lose thousands
of dollars each year without notifications
of frosts; while the plains of Kansas, Ne
braska, Indian Territory, and Texas would
be strewn with the carcasses of hundreds of
cattle were it not for the forecasts of biz
yards" and "northers" sent to the eattlemen
sufficiently in advance to enable them to
round up their stock in places of shelter.
Again, the immense flood waves that move
down our great rivers would probably dam
age the homes of hundreds of families, as
we'll as merchandise and other movable
property stored in cellars and lower floors,
were it not for the warnings sent to those
whose interests are affected by floods in the
rivers.
The work of the Bureau in connection with
that most Important industry, farming, is
one of it's most yalHable features. The
function of the Bureau with which the
farmers are intimately concerned and con-
nected is known as the Climate and Crop
Service.
In the rural districts and smaller towns Of
each State the voluntary observers, besides
reading thermometers and measuring rain
fall each day and forwarding the results to
the State Headquarters always Weather
Bureau Station-send at the end of each
week during the crop growing season in
formation as to the condition of the crops in
their vicinities, together with statements as
to how they compare with the week previous.
Each State has from $50 to 600 such re-
porters making individual statements, and
from these reports the directors at the State
centers prepare kilograms and send them to
the Central Office at Washington. From
these different telegrAphic reports general
summary of crop conditions throughout the
country is made and disseminated by bulle-
tin and by the press to those most interested.
Farmers, dealers, shippers, and boards Of
trade are directly and pecuniarily benefited
by the information thus coDyeyed.-Willis
L. Moore, Chief u. S. Weather Bureau, ~
Home Uagaziae.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
YOUNG FoR THE HrsTyrss.

He remained in this condition until a little
moro than year ago, when he was induced
by hearing of former friend whose case WAS
similar to his own. who had been to New
York for treatment, but who had been told
by the doctors there that there was no help
for him, to try DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. This friend, upon his return
home, had his attention called to an ad-
vertisement of DIR. Williams Medicine Co.'S
Pink Pills, and was induced to try them,
with the result that he was cured. Mr..
Weaver had tried so many different medi-
cines that he felt it would be a waste Of money,
but as there is always hope while there is life,
determined to give Pink Pills" trial. He
did so. and was astonished TO Gnd before he had
taken one box that he was better. This was in
june, 1894, that he commenced taking them.
He was still skeptical and carefully watched
himself, thinking that the relief would only
be temporary. He continued to improve, how
ever, and after taking four boxes stopped for .
time. The improvement was apparently per-
manent and he again commenced taking them,
and before another box was gone be was able to
walk and also to do light work, which he had
never hoped to do again. He has taken alto
gether only ten boxes.
Mr.. Weaver was born in Seneca Falls where
with the exception of few years spent in the
West. he has always lived, and his condition
and marvellous cure is well known and can be
easily verified.
George B. Davis of the drug firm of Davis
& Seaman, says the cure of Mr.. Weaver was
nothing less than miracle, and that it has re-
suited in largely increased sales of Pink
Pills"
An attractive book Of thirty tvo pages, entitled
To the Veteran," containing interviews NTH
prominent er-soldlers and beautifully illustrated,
riu be sent to any address By the DR.. W,liamS
Medicine Co., Schenectady N. T., ON receipt Of q
tuo cent stamp for postage.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain in . con-
densed form, all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and restore
shattered nerves. They are also specific for
troubles peculiar to females. such as suppress
sions, Irregularities and all forms of weakness.
They build up the blood and restore the glow
of health to pale and sallow cheeks. In men
they effect radical cure in all cases arising
from mental worry, overwork, or excuses Of
whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold in boxes
(never in loose bulk at 80 cents a box or six
boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all druggista,
or direct by mail from DIR. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
Cuba's Awful Suffering.
IPitts6urg Dispatch.l

Armenia in all its distress appeals NO
more strongly to humane sentiment for out
side interference than Cuba, which is rap
idly becoming converted into scene Of
complete ruin. The destruction of prop
erty, which began with the insurgents, who
were anxious to curtail Spain's revenues, has
been carried forward by the Spanish armies
10 deprive the revolutionists of sustenanee.
The killing of pacific inhabitants, which be-
gan, and for a long time was confined to
Spanish butchers, is now being initiated By
the Cubans, who realize that every individ-
ual in the island must be in sympathy with
one side or the other, and are retaliating for
the murder of their friends.
There is absolutely no Government re-
naming in the unfortunate island, but
state of complete anarchy. In tie
name of humanity, how long must this bar
barity be continued within six hours ride Of
the coast of this great Republic, of the civil
ization, enlightenment, and humanitarian
virtues of which we boast? Under the
Monroe Doctrine this country cannot per-
nit any European power to interfere, in the
only way that interference will be effectual,
yet the Government at Washington does
nothing to alleviate the condition ITSELF
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12

Miss Pike is a direct descendant Of patriots
her erandfathers having served in the French
and Indian war also the Revolutionary war.
She was first President of Mary A. Livermore
Tent. Daughter of Veterans, and for two years
was Junior Vice President of the Department
of Massachusetts,. At the last Department Con-
vention, held in February, 1896. she was unani-
mously chosen President, in which Office she
is now serving. She was for two years on the
National Council.
AT the ST. Paul Convention she was elected
Inspector, which work she has already COM
menced, having personally visited the Depart
nent of Illinois. aud will next go to New
Hampshire. While she cannot visit ali the
States she will as many as possible. Miss Pike
is also member of Charles Russell Lowell
Corps. 2S Boston, where she has been an earnest
worker Tor u years She graduate oil
the Boston public schools, and is now employe ed
as book-kceper in large manufacturing firm
Any veterans daughter wishing information
regarding the Order will receive all such by
communicating with Miss Pike No. l2 Pear
St.. Boston, Mass.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
The Successor of Du Maurier.
lHarper's Weekiy.I

The London correspondent of the Heekly
says that Du Maurier's reputed successor in
Punch is Phil May, who is described as hav-
ing been hitherto the clown in that Punch
opera bouffe company of which Du Maurier
was the tenor. Mr.. May may take Du
Maurier's place in way, but the true sue
cessor of Punch's lost tenor will be more apt
to be developed by the necessities of the
situation than to be created Off-hand. What
was Du Maurier's place among English
illustrators is great gap which time may
fill and may not. The loss seems to lie not
so much in the stiffening of a cunning hand
as in the passing away OF all the ideals and
images that peopled Du Maurier's magma
ton If there was anyone who could think
Du Maurier's thoughts and dreams, there
would be a better prospect of filling his
place, albeit with pictures not like his in
execution.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
Ladies of the GAR.

Mrs. NJ. C. Stull, Lincoln, Neb.: 81 wish to
report that our newly organized Circle here is
making great progress. The soldiers Reunion
was held here too soon for them to make a
creditable showing at the Encampment. They
established Headquarters, doing all they could
in the way of holding Campfres, securing new
members and receiving information from Sister
Mason, who was there to assist. We were not
recognized by the comrades of the GAR, but
hope to make ourselves worthy the considera-
ton of those to whom we are nearest and
dearest of kin by next year. There is good
material in this body of women, and inspired
by the spirit of loyalty ard love which it rep
resents, the Order will prosper under their
guidanceo
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12

BeeyiIle. Textile case of Mrs. V.
]. Ryppe, wife of one of our esteemed citi-
zens, who has been an invalid for over IL
years, is creating considerable interest in
this community. After all medical treat
ment had failed to bring about cure, she
is now we'll again and her many friends are
rejoicing ON her recovery. Mr.. Ryppe re-
lates how it came about: For IL years my
wife was afflicted with Jaundice and severe
stitching pains in her side and stomach.
The attending physicians were able to partly
control the Jaundice, but the pains grew
more unbearable day after day. bought
all kinds of medicine for her, as fast as they
were recommended to us, but nothing
seemed to do any good, until she used DIR.
PETERS BLOOD VITALIZER. These RENE
dies have cured her completely, for which
we are, indeed, thankful"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-11-12
A Freak.

Dime Museum Proprietor-What is your
line?
Applicant for Engagement am light
ming calculator, and
Can't use you! Lightning calculators
are so common that they have ceased to have
any attraction whatever for the public"
But l am able to instantly tell how many
days there are in any particular month with
out repeating the doggerel, 80 days hath
September and so on. I"-
Name your price, my dear fellow! Name
your pricei"