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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.

The lawyers of the State had AN
Interesting session down at Hunt
lngton last week aud some splendid
addresses were delivered among
them one by Hon. p. j. Crogan. of
this place, on the subject, "Are
Jurles to Judge the Law as well as
the Facts in Criminal Cases. -
Judge Ii. ID. Peck, Of Cincinnati.
made the annual address 10 the
Association. His topic was "The
Relation Of the Bur to Legal Re-
forms" A grand banquet was ten
dered the Bar OIL Thursday night
by the Chamber Of Commerce. The
Association is growing in size and
usefulness every year, and every
attorney in the State should belong
to II and rs many attend the an
nual meetings as can.
The officers elected for the en-
suing year are: p. J. Crogan.
hingwood, President; w. p. Hub
bard. Wheeling; John Il. McGmw.
Grafton; j. Ii. Gaines, Fayetteville
and ii. q. Sims, of Huntington.
Vice Presidents; james Ewing. of
Wheeling, Secretary, aud w. ".
Miller, of Petersburg, Treasurer.
The Executive Council is: II. NJ.
Russell, Wheeling; ID. G. Weston
haver, Martinsburg; w. p. Wiley.
Morgantown; e. Il. Price, Charles.
ton, and b. NJ. Amber, Rarlsers-.
burg. Delegates to the American
Bar Association are: w. p. Hub
bard, Wheeling; John IL. Hail,
huntington; j. f. Brown, Charles
ton. and q. Wood Daily, Keyser.
Wecongratulato our fellow towns.
man, MIR. CrogaC, on being elected
President OF such an eminent BODY.
1t Is no small honor to be President
OF the Bar Association of this State.
but the honor rs worthily bestowed
and no better selection could have
been made.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
RETURNING PROSPERITY.
Col Bob heEldowney Tells OF Some
Enterprises Not Yet Printed In the
City Papers-fhe Buzz OF II Urn bug.


Enterprises Not Yet Printed in the
City Papers-The Buzz OF Humbug.
wetzel Democrat.
Since McKinley's election the
busy buzz of hilarious humbug has
been heard in the land.
Ground was broken this week over
in Brooklyn for jewsharp factory,
to be located in the neighborbood of
Nuzum's Mills. This industry
will employ all the men who want TO
quit drinking. and all the boys who
are playing hockey from school. If
Bryan mad been elected there would
have been no jewsbarp factory in
Brooklyn.
A bean. stringlng factory will be
started IN this nelghborbood some
time early in the spring when beans
get pientier. AIT that keeps 1T from
starting right away 10 lack Of beans.
1t will employ quite mum Der
OF people who want to quit work,
and the only skill required will be
ability to thread IA darning needle
wIth your eyes shut. Good thing
Bryan was beaten.
A pumkin distilIery for the man.
ufacture OF pumpkin whisky will be
located on Doolin rs soon MS arrange.
menis can be made with the gov
eminent. Pumpkin whisky is quite
fad with the up to date boozers.
and tins industry will necessary EN-
plOy large numbers Of men i'm order
to have always "a suiDcient supply
or hand sober enough to roll bar.
rel. WouIdn't have happened If
Bryan had been elected.
A mush stick factory will shortly
be in operation on Pone Ridge, just
over the Tyler county line. There
has been a great scarcity Of mush-
sticks ever since the threat OF free
silver was made by the anarchists,
AID now that confidence is restored
the manufacture of mush-sticks
will receive great impetus.
A pawpaw canning establishment
will be located in this neighborhood
as soon as a proper site can be Sc
cured. This luscious and delight
fully Favored fruit will thus be saved
to delight the palates of epicures,
instead of being wasted for 'possum
bait.
And so onward comes the ad-
vance agent of prosperity, and the
shining gold bugs flutter and fly
through the frosty nights like fire
flies In the steamy, smelly nights
OF June.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

The Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. Hon. Joseph 5. Miller, of
West Virginia, has resigned his po-
sltion to accept the Vice Presidency
OF the American Bonding and Trust
Company of Baltimore. Mr.. Miller
has held the Revenue Bureau under
Cleveland both terms. and probably
would not resign it, only his time
is nearly up anyhow. The Office
pays $4,000 per year and is next to
Cabinet position.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Tho Republican leaders ard poll
ticiaus of this State are already
busy dividing the plums of office
among themselves. The first great
question is, whether West Virginia
Will continue to have position in
Che Cabinet or not. The friends Of
Senator n. B. Scott, Of Wheeling.
are talking OF him for a place, and
Gen. Goff is again brought forward
for the Attorney Generalship, but
it is hardly likely that either will
be appointed or tha5 tins State will
De represented Ia the Presidents
O.iicill Family after tho 18th Of
March next.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

An editor Of Texas paper says
owe slipped and fell the other day
and peeled our shin and nose VIC
feel grateful that we cid not break
our id neck" The same bachlor
editor I've withhold bis name so as
10 give him no aotoriety) says in
another paragraph "Our proof
reader is 30 careless that he ought
10 be hung. We owe an apology TO
our readers for his internal careless.
ness. In yesterdays issue We said
we had been unable % get our paper
out on time on account Of being ill
from sleeping zoo close to window.
aud The fool compositor set window
mp widow. and n u we're not FOR
pregioo good reputation we'd have
TO leave town."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

The Prohibition party did not
cut much of figure in this cam
paign, and after their big fight in
the National Convention at Pitts
burg, nothing more was heard tell
Of them. In the last campaign
they cast IS votes in this county,
and this time but 50, so they are
losing ground very fast. Most of
the Good Templar Lodges are
playing out and giving up the
ghost. Even the man in the moon
gets full once a month and stays
out all night.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

IN this week. issue Of the JoHr-
nal Prosecuting Attorney D. VI.
Wotring pablIshes card calling
on us to furnish him list Of par
tee 10 be summoned before the
next Grand Jury to give evidence
in regard to the ''Boodle Business"
heretofore mentioned in this paper.
We shall take pleasure in doing so.
and already have our list made out.
We are glad that Mr.. Wotring is
Stirred up and moving towards An
enforcement Of The law. Circuit
Court convenes on December 18th,
anil promises Co be an interesting
s"ssiOn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
EXCHANGE OF COURTEsIEs.

The graceful act of Hon. VIM. J.
Bryan IN sending the following
congratnlatory message to Major
Mckinley merits the admiration
Of every one:
70 Hon. William McKiHleg. dr..
Canton, Ohios
Senator Jones has just telegraph.
ed information that the returns
indicate your election. and hasten
to extend my congratulations. We
have submitted the issue to the
people and their wall is law.
Signed W. J. BR7AN.
And the Major at once wired the
response:
To Inn. Wm. j. Bryan, hnooIu,
Nebraska
1 acknowledge the receipt Of
your courteous message Of congrat-
ulations with thanks. and beg you
will receive my best wishes for your
health and happiness.
oIgned Wyf. MCXfNLEY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Read the prospectus IN this paper
Of The Cincinnati Inquirer, the
biggest and best paper for the
money published in the world. A
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Only 30 cents per wear. THg AR.
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tage ~ this offer Address. Tug
ARGUS, Ku1wooI. n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

There were but seven votes for
fhc Palmer ticket in this county
ous Of nearly Eve thousand votes.
and We believe that some Of them
were ctst BY mistake, owing 10 fhe
ticket being headed National
Democratic Ticket" like the requ-
lfr ticket heretofore. We were
atrsid tblt more mistakes than ,his
would bee made aud are glad TO gct
OF So casy The Palmer votes we're
ctst qs follow One at KjnQwood
orc atlndepenlencr. one 81 Rowlos
barg tgo % hlrorl. one 20 Cranes
etile aud one so Chdcsters. Ec
would ike ecry much to know who
c'st these votes " The parties are
10 hamel to Ic'i. as we ore jn-
.cfnel % fhine rbtt most Of them
H,r, 5y m.s.tae.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

The Boston Post. a strong gold
bug paper, rises TO remark that
Mr. Bryan's attitude is rebuke
alike to those who have charged
him with anarchy and revolution
airy purposes. aud those who have
rashly threatened violence to rec
tlfy supposed wrongs against him
IN the election. Mere 5fr. Bryan
such man as some of his injudi.
eious opponents have portrayed him
he could have brought the republic
into great danger. But he has set
an example OF good citizenship.
While 1t has strenUously opposed
hum on the free SILVER Issue. the
Post takes OF it's hat in honorable
respect to william j. bryIn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

To be beautiful. Won must have pure
blood and good health no do So. pur-
ifV The blood and Duild mp the health
with the best Tonic and Hood Purifier
N thc q re Botanic Blood Balm, OBJ.
u. b d. is The old standard and re-
liable remedy, 70 never fails to cure
all manner Of Blood and Skin diseases.
where eminent physicians. and all
other known remcdies have failed.
SENT stamp for hook of npraculars Co.
the flood Balm Col. Atlanta. Ga. For
sale by Druggist
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Our little town now has two
Presidents in it, the President of
the State Bar Association and the
President of the State Editorial AS
ISOLATION. both young men and
both Democrats. So some of our
Democrats get Office away from
home, even if we can't here in
Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
B q n K

President Isaac Lewis OF Sabina, Ohio,
is highly respected all through that
section. He has lived in Clinton Co.
75 years, and has been president of
the Sabina Bank 20 years. He gladly
testiiies 20 the merit of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to their needs. Ii makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
"I am glad to say that Hoods Sarsapa-
rilia is very good medicine, especially
M blood purifier. 1t has done me good
many times. For several years suffered
greatly with pains of
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

The official returns in the Twelfth
Congressional district of Ohio show
that John j. Lentz. the Democratic
candidate. is elected over ID. X.
Watson, the Republican nominee,
by forty-nine votes. The latter
made some speeches in this county
in the last Campaign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Sure enough. some Of the railroad
hands here have been turned off, as
We said they would be last week,
and on Saturday five were dis
charged. Now watch the others
get a reduction in time or wages.
Why not pnt these men to work
this good weather on the Morgan
town extension Of the road +? And
why not employ others instead of
turning off the few already at
work?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Tho national leaders of the Re-
publican party are already talking
of pushing international bimetal-
ism and trying to accomplish it if
possible under McKinley's admin
istration. and thereby steal the
main plank from the Democratic
platform to keep free coinage from
being the Issue in the next cam
paigu.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Gen. Miles reDews his former
accommodations for an increase Of
the army on the ground that it has
not kept pace with the increased
wealth Of public and private inter-
este, and he suggcus that tho en-
listed strength Of The army be fixed
at one soldier % every 1000 OF
population a5 minimum,the max.
lmum strength not 20 exceed
one soldier Tor every 900 pop
ulntiou, The strength % be de-
termine1 within these estimates by
the President according 20 thc me-
ccssitics and requirements OF The
nation. one soldier 10 every 900
of orr population would give us a
standing army Of $1,000 men. md
one for each 1000 Of population
10000 soldiers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Bryan's majority in Texas runs
mp to 800, 900. and yet the Repub.
lisans were claiming they had car
ried the State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

hereby certify that the above rs 70
true and correct statement Of the con-
dition and affairs of the above named
Back. as IL appears on their books OF
this date. G.. s. VIEWER.
state Bank Examiner
(u-10-9G-2tSA4s)
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

hereby certify that the shove is a
true and correct statement of the con-
dltion and affairs of the above named
Bank. as it appears ON their books of
TINS date. G. a. VIEWER.
State Bank Examiner.
(1f-l9-9G42t-S5. 12J
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
Neuralgia

in one eye and about my temples, es-
peciaIly at night when had been having
n hard day Of physical and mental labor.
Itook many remedies, but found help only
In Hoods SarsaparilIa which cured me of
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods SarsaparilIa has proved itself true
friend. / also take Hoods Pills to keep
my bowels regular, and like the pills
very much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabina, Ohio.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Our readers will remember the
story in this paper last April about
the $3.50 check or draft a Young
man IN this county got cashed at a
Fairmont Bank and left the county
With. 1t seems now that the mat
ter Is 30 be Investigated officially
by the Marion county Grand Jury,
which convenes next week. On
Tuesday the Sheriff Of this county
received summons from the Prose-
cnting Attorney for Hon. J. g..
McGrew, Francis Heermans and
wife, of KingwOod, and Squire JOS.
A. Miller, Of Tnunelton. summon
ing them to appear before the
Grand Jury in Fairmont next
Tuesday. Tho Sheriff promptly
executed the writs and the matter
will now be probod and Investigated
for good or bad
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
FINANCIAL STATEN EMIT.
The Bank of Kingwood,
KINGwo0D, w. VA.

j. 6. McGREw, President.
j. w. PARKs, Cashier.
STATE BANK
Examination made June 8, 1896. In
corporated sept 20, 1856
RESOURCES.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

McKinley carries California by
2.5G0 votes and Kentucky by only
257.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Terra Alta Bank,
TERRA ALTA, w. Va,

r. :. fYDE. President,
l., T. WHrTK, Cashier.
STATE BSNE.
Examination made June 8. 1896. In
cOrporated Oct u, 1891.
mElpHprEa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
THE RESULT IN TUCKER.

From the Parsons Constitution.
The county contest in Tucker
this year was a holly contested one,
and resulted in some surprises. The
Republicans lost severely all lhroug h
their ranks, and had their lines
broken in two instances by the cleo.
ton Of Riley Harper for Sheriff and
W. Nj. Cayton for Clerk of the
County Court. The official count
shows the following to be elected
by the majorities here stated:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19
GOOD JOKE ON GIBSON.
Forgot That the Force Bill Had Been
Repealed.~PrOmptly Called Down.

HUNTINGTON, WA, Nov. 80
The joke is on j. r.. Gibson, Uni
tod States Commissioner, "a Repub-
lican who is under appointment OF
Judge John j. Jackson.
On election day Mr.. Gibson is.
sued warrants for Lee Kirtlev, #.
j. Graves and j. j. Dickson, Dem.
ocratlc election officers, for alleged
violation of the law. They prompt.
ly furnished bond.
A day for hearing was set by the
Commissioners, but the cases were
dismissed unceremoniously. This
action was due to the receipt of n
letter from Judge Jackson, as fol.
lows
John r. Gibson, Esq.,
L. s. Commissioner.
Huntington. W. Va.j
Dear Sit:-The Marshal of this
district, through one OF his depu-
ties' mas reported To me the arrest
of several citizens upon warrants
issued by you as q. s. Commits
sionor for violation of sections 55II
and 55l6 OF the statutes of the
United States relating 10 elections.
/ am greatly surprised to learn
that there is Commissioner of my
Court who is ignorant Of the fact
that all the acts relating to the
Federal election laws were repealed
February 9Th, 1894. There is no
statute to authorize YOU to issue
any such warrant, and your pro-
ceedings are wholly irregular and
without authority of law.
Yours truly,
). j. JACKSON.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-19

Majority.
Riley Harper, (D) Sheriff 1890. 1G4
w X. Pntt. (R) Circuit Clerk. ~
W NJ. Cayton, (D) Go. Clerk. 16
VIC. Conley, (R) County Att'y 155
Alb. Flanagan. CRY a" Com'r 257
). o. Billings, (R) Surveyor "a
w. b. Halter, (R) Assessor 12S
This result cannot be very graft
flying to the Republican campaign
managers who pledged the county
to the State Republican Committee
by 500 majority. If all the eoun-
ties had made the Democratic gains
that Tucker did the State would
have gone for Bryan by 20, 900.
McKinley's majority in this coun-
ty was only 100.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-08
HOW TO MAKE THE OENT-A-DAY
PLAN SUCCEED.

The communication printed herewith
which came to me entirely unsolicited, is
alike encouraging and suggestive. 1t
represents the Cent -a-Day plan in ia
vorable light of experience. 1t shows
it's successful working, under conditions
such as ordinarily exist in Universalist
parishes. l call attention to it's state
ments, believing that they may prove an
Indictment to similar efforts on the part
of others, and that the endorsement
given to the Cent-a Day method will
prove helpful to its wider and more sue.
cessful application. I quote from his
letter as follows:
"And now a word as to the Cent a.
Day plan: 1t is great surprise to me
that our churches. large and small, rich
and poor, have not adopted it. I fully
believe that it needs but presentation
to the people by the pastor to be accep-
table; certainly l know it was thus with
my people.
Il think we have taken fortytwo pied.
ges. and all / did was to ask those who
were SO inclined to sign these pledges.
told them that we paid each of us.one,
two or three cents day, to learn from
the newspapers how bad the world is;
and we certainly ought to be willing to
give one cent day to make it better. I
used no special urging, but on the other
hand. told the people they must decide
for themselves. The offering was freely
made then, and do not believe anyone
has been sorry for it since.
ut cannot be said that our people give
away what ought to go to their own
work. for they support their own church
literally. Nor can it be said that they
are pressed too much to pay large am.
cunt; it is tacitly understood rule with
us, that no one shall be unduly urged in
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-08
anything relating to parish or mission
contributions.

anything relating to parish or mission
contributions.
my people are not wealthy; most Of
them are well-to-do, but hardly more so
than in most village parishes. 1 have
yet to hear one Of our people complain
that we are doing too much, or dole
fully drawl out the poor, miserable,
much worked, worn out old excuse for
evading duty, by saying, Charity be-
gins at home This parish is an exam
pie Of the fact that those who are not
narrow in the matter of support to out.
side work, are most liberal at home.
The Cent a-Day contributions from
this parish have not made my work
harder. but easier; and so 1 believe any
pastor would find it who would try the
plan. No one is burdened with it, and
the missionary revenue is increased
wonderfully by it's use.
wanted to bear my testimony to this
plan, with which I am delighted; and I
am sure that any other minister who
will try it, il he desires to see our mis-
sion work prosper, and if he is willing to
go out Of his way little in order to
help the denomination. will be as de-
lighted as am"
If our people, ministers and laity, men
and women, throughout the country,
could be imbued with the spirit indi-
Gated by the foregoing letter, there
would be no trouble about results, what
ever might be the plan adopted.
The Cent-a-Day method, as 1 have
said 30 frequently, has immense posi-
bilities; it only needs to have the hearty
and general support Of Universalists to
make it grandly productive.
HENRY W. RUGG.
Financial Secretary.
PROVIDENCE R. l., Jan. 81, 1885,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-08
INDIANA NOTES.
FROM j. H. HEWITT.

Rev. l. B. Grandy has been incapaci-
tated for ministerial work since the first
of December He has gone to Gallon, o.,
for special treatment.
Rev. M. L. Pope is preaching at
Greenup, ILL.,, and Cunot. Owen Co., and
Ashboro, Clay Co.. Ind. He held ten
days meeting at Cunot the last of De-
cember and had % additions to the
church. thus placing the church on a
good basis.
Rev. 7. S. Guthrie conducted five
services January 26. a. Superintendent
the Sunday school and taught the Bible
class. o. Sermon at IL A. M. ~
Preached the funeral sermon of James
Stanley, Elk sheriff of the county. The
church did not near hold the people. a.
Led the young people; subject John
the Baptist" (5.) Preached in the even
ing to more than the usual number.
Three joined church. There were GO
present at Sunday school and "a at Y.
PC. U.
The friends at Roam gave their
new pastor, Rev. j. w. McCord, dona.
tion party Jan. II. They had good
time, and the pastor and his wife feel
that their lines have fallen in pleasant
places. He has completed arrangements
to preach at Colamer. Preached at
Claypool Feb. 2, where he may remain a
few days and hold services of evenings.
Rev. James Houghton preached the
funeral sermon of John P. Carr of Brook.
ston, that was of such Importance as to
merit it's publication entire in the Brook
ston Reporter. Bro. Houghton will de-
liver ten sermons on consecutive even.
ings.
Rev. M. L. Pope preached at Ash
boro on Saturday evening on pure Re-
ligion," Sunday morning on 1.-THE Mis-
sion of Christ" and Sunday evening on
1.-THE Rich Man and Lazarus" to crowd
ed houses, in the M. E. Church. The
M. E. minister says he cannot under.
stand how it is that man engaged in SO
good work he is, cannot get out more
than dozen to hear him. and when
man comes along that says there is no
endless hell, the house won't hold them!
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-08

NEW HAMPSHIRE Y. p. C..
U. State President, Rev. Curtis Hoyt
Dickins. has lately sent out circular
letter to each Union, in which he urges
each Unioner to realize what is the true
work of the Y. P. G. u, and to have the
courage to ever go forward and upward
in it. He also urges that the dues to the
National Union be promptly paid and
commends the 1.-Two Cents a Week for
Church Extension" as a most worthy
plan. Several interesting meetings have
been held in the State in behalf Of the
work of the local Unions.