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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-16

From tho meteorological record
for March we note as follows: The
highest temperature was GO on the
29th and 31st; the lowest was z on
the 23rd. 1t rsined on the 9th, 9TH,
18th, 10th, 10th, 29th, goth, and
showed on the 1st, ID, 7th, 10th,
18th, 18th, 18th, 10th, goth, 23rd
and goth, "A total snowfall for the
month of 224 inches, more than we
had all winter, before all put to-
gether. There were only seven
clear days out of the 81, the Ord
4th, 9Th, goth, 23rd, Gath and
9Th, there icing Is cloudy days
and 6 partly cloudy. On the Goth
there was a thunder shower, fol-
lowed by a snow-storm. The pre-
vaiiIng wind was from the west and
the month was regular old fash
Toned mid winter month, all the
way through.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-16

The Secretary Of the Treasury,
Hon. John Goldstsndard Carlisle,
delivered speech before the work.
ing men of Chicago. yesterday, ON
"honest money" His position of
Chief Money Juggler Of the coun-
Ivy - expected to lend weight to
his utterances and check the great
move on behalf Of the people for
freedom from the shackles Of the
Wall Street Shylocks and Money
Changers in the Temple Of Liberty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-16

The wedding Of ez- President Ben.
jamiu Harrison to Mrs. Mary Scott
Lord Dirnmick, in St. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church in
Fifth Avenue, New York City, last
week, was a very elaborate affair.
The bride is the eldest daughter Of
the late Mrs. Lord, who vas the
eldest sister Of the ex-Presideugs
fret wife. Her frst husband was
a naval officer, who died during
President Harrison's administra-
ton. The widow then resided At
the White House aud was the first
Mrs. Harrison's private secretary
and nprsed her in her last illness.
She IS about 81, while the e1 Presi.
dent is Go.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-16
BoiiIs

1t is often difficult to convince peo-
pie their blood is impure, until dread
full carbuncles, Assesses, boils, scrof-
ula or salt rheum, are painful proof of
the fact. 1t is wisdom now, or when
ever there is any indication of
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-16
UNIVERSITY ITEMS.
'eclal Correspondence OF The Arru, .

Special Corres Dondencc OF The Argus.
The spring term Of the West Vir-
glnia University is starring oil very
pleasantly with an enrolment II
800 students--34 ladies and 35G
gentlemen. The largest class ia
the University is the law class,
numbering 80 men-young. middle.
aged and old.
There are now 9 students from
Preston county : Miss Maud Brown
aud j.. N. Orr, Lorain Fortney. s.
b. Scott, w. ID. Il. AMMAN, VIM.
Startzman, j. III. Barlow. &. W.
Waddell and +. b. Faulkner.
-Four Of these expect to graduate
this year.
The Board of Regents convened
in the presidents room Friday
and Saturday, the 10th and 1Ith,
and passed some new rules Of order,
which are thoroughly discussed on
every street corner, at all hours of
the day, by students of every de.
partment. The first hour now
begins at SIS and roll-calI takes
place at 1915. Every absence
from roll-call counts 5 dement's,
which are summed up and subtract
ed from the grades of students at
the end Of the term, unless pro per
excuse Is offered for said absence
within a reasonable time. Com
pnlsory chapel attendance was
abolished at the request Of the law
students.
Mr.. White, q law student, was
elected to relieve Prof. Willis by
teaching two hours each day in the
Commercial department. Mr..
White conducted business college
at Salem for some time before
coming to the University to study
law. The Regents ordered FIVE new
type-wrlters TO be added to the
Commercial Department.
Morgantown, April ID, 1896.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-16

blood, TO take Hoods Sarsaparilla, and
prevent such eruptions and suffering.
az had a dreadful carbuncle abscess,
red, fiery, fierce and sore. The doctor at
tended me over seven weeks. When the
abscess broke, the pains were terrible, and
Thought should not live through It. I
heard and read so much about Hoods
Sarsaparilla, that I decided to take It, and
my husband, who was suffering with
boils, took 1t also. It soon purified our
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
PRIZES PRESENTED.
Winners at the Olympic Games
Given Olive Wreaths.
Second Prize Winners Receive Wrsalhs Of
Laurcl--King Closes Fete.

ATHENS, April 1b.-Brilliant weather
prevailed here today and the stsdion was
packed with people desIrous of seeing the
prizes awarded TO the winners OF the
contests in the Olympic games just con-
cluded. Upon the arrival Of the royal
party, Mr.. p. Robertson, an American, de-
livcred a pindaric ode on the games,
using the modern pronunciation.
Each of the winners Of first prize re-
ceived from the hands Of the king a
wreath of wild olive from the olive trees
at Olympia, according to the ancient Gus
tom, the proposition to bestow silver
wreaths having been abandoned. The
winners OF second prizes received laurel
wreaths and all the winners received di-
plomas aud medals.
The prize winners then paraded, the
stadion band playing the national air of
each nation. Afterward, the king pro-
claimed the close OF the games. The great
est enthusiasm was manifested through
out the ceremony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
finance. The bin provides for an appro-
priation of 5000

hhsnce Inc pll provides ior an hppro-
priation of 5000
The bin for an act to establish a board
OF health in the town OF Johnston was re-
commended for passage with an amend
ment by the judiciary committee and II
was passed under suspension OF the rules.
Mr.. Covell introduced resolution pro-
viding for the continuance of the unex-
pended appropriation of 1855 for half-mile
sample roads in the town which call for
them; referred to the finance committee.
The House passed joint resolution of
adjournment on May 3, which was pre-
sented by Mr.. Lippitt.
For the committee on corporation Mr..
Iippitt recommended the passage of bill
extending the time allowed the Provi-
dence, Ponegansett q Springfield Railroad
Company for its anization to June ],
1899, and for the completion or its road to
June 1, 1901. Mr.. Burgess of Foster
asked If that would effect the contracts
OF the several towns through which the
proposed road is to go. MIR. Blodgett ex-
pressed the opinion that IL would not,
but inasmuch as the bill revived num-
Der of old acts he moved its reference to
the judiciary committee and II was SO re-
ferred.
Speaker Allen appointed Mr.. Bachelor
OF Woonsocket, Mr.. Blodgett of Paw
tucket. Mr.. stanton of Richmond and
Mr.. Harrington OF Warwick to represent
the House on the finance commission.
Petitions for amendment of the liquor
laws were received from Warwick, Central
Falls, Exeter, West Greenwich, Sayiesville
and Tiverton.
The House then adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
POOR PROTECTION.
Colombian Government Still Holds
Our Schooner Whitford.
Owner, Leopold Scheff; Says Ameri-
can Flag is Not Respected.

NEW YORK, April l5.-Leopoid Schepp
street, whose trading schooner, the George
W. Whitford, was seized by the Colombo
an Government ON March 81. near Colon,
received cablegram yesterday saying
that. contrary to report, his vessel was
still detained In the harbor OF Colon, 1t
ha1 been reported in rress dispatches
that on April 2 the police guard which
had been put aboard the schooner had
been removed under threat OF the Ame-
rican consul, j. l.. Pearcy, that II the yes-
sci was detained by the Colombian gov
ernment he would request that United
States war vessel be sent to Colon. Ac.
cordiug to the latest report received by
Mr.. Schepp, the police guard had been
removed, but an official of the Colombian
government had been put on board the
trader. ~
MIR. Shepp received yesterday copy OF
protest against the seizure sent by Con-
sui Pearcy, on April a, to ths govern
ment at Washington. Tno protest con-
tains The sw<rn statements of Captain
John Henricks, of the schooner, her
officers and members of the crew regard
ing the seizure of their vessel by the Col
ombian gunboat, General Cordovu. Ac-
ccrding to Captain Henrick's affidavit the
schooner was over six miles from The
coast when ovcrhauled and ordered 10 put
about oy the commander of the gunboat.
Mr.. Shspp said last night that only ves-
sells flying the American flag were SUBJ
jected to insult and annoyance by the
Colombian government. ibis was dua
he said, 10 the fact that the war ships of
other nations, principally of Germany
and England, frequently appeared in
Colombian ports, whereas an American
man-of-wsr was almost unknown. The
Colon Dian authorities, therefore, hougbt
it a simple matter to hold up American
traders and demand from their captains
the payment of a sum of money.
"This whole trouble has been brought
about" said Mr. Scbepp, "by the malic-
ious action of our Spanish competitors on
the coast, who have political influence
with the Colombian government. The
native Indians OF the coast have for years
depended on us for their supplies, and
have been governed by our system of do
ing business, which Is objectionable to
our Spanish competitors, but which sys-
tenn they have never been able to break.
Wo were put TO sim liar trouble some five
or six wears ago, when we were obliged to
arm our vessels to defend ourselves
against the arbitrary measures which
were used against US on the const, and we
suffered considerable loss by the breaking
up of many of our trading stations and ry
the loss of our goods which were looted
and carried away. The English, French
and German traders are moro at home and
have far greater advantages I'm Central
America. We trust the day is not far dis
tant when we will have navy large
enough to command respect in Central
America for vessels that fly the American
fiag.D
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
FOR PLAYGROUND FUND.
Enjoyable Entertainment Given in III:
Y. M. c. A. Lall.

Last evening there was an enjoyable err
tcrtainment In Y. ~. {. A. hall, given
by the Pierisn sodality OF Harvard Uni-
yersity for the benefit OF the poor child
ren's playground fund. There was a
good attendance and the numbers were
well received.
The program follows:
March militaire, Schubert; a. "tor a
Dreams Sake" Cowen; b. "TDe Vow"
M, ,ysr-Helmund, Miss Viola Campbell f;
minuet halion; TaBnhsuser march, Veg
ner; a. "Zuelika and HassaD," Mendels-
sohn, b. might in Venice" Arditi,
Miss Viola Campbell aud n. M. Water
house, Va; Loves Dream After the Ball, -
Czibulka; waltz, "wine, Women and
song" strauss; q. "Petite Sefenade, "
Tosli, b. "Pourquoi,r 1scbaikowsky,
C. "Irish Love song Lang. Il. NJ.
Waterhouse, '07i king Cotton" march,
Sousa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
House of Representatives.

Mr.. Batchellor introduced a bill in
amendment to chapter 207, relative to
the mortgages of real and personal prop
erty. 1t provides that the MORTGAGE or
pledgee shall buy the property, concerned
after proper Advertising; referred to ju-
diciary committee.
For the committee on militia Mr.. Hig-
bee reported bacb, with recommendation
OF passage, the resolution relative TO a
military park at VicKspurg ;passed.
For the committee on fisheries Mr..
Tallman recommended the passage of the
bill in amendment of section 10 OF chap
ter III. 1t provides that no lobster less
than nine inches in length shall be
taken. Mr.. Gray called it nonsense and
Mr.. slocum moved that IL be indefinitely
postponed and then there was q lively
discussion which aroused more interest
than ANYTHING that has come up during
the session; but The bill passed.
Mr.. Bloogett presented bills for acts in
addition to Chapter 227, relative TO jurors
and juries. In amendment OF Section A,
Chapter 223, relative to the common pleas
division AM petition OF Michael r..
Beckett to validate certain deeds drawn
bv Henry Stap'es, administrator, all OF
which were referred 10 the judiciary com
mittee; also JOINT resolution instructing
the Secretary OF state to purchase IA cop
les OF the digest OF 1705, which was refer
red TO the committee on finance.
a bill for an act in amendment to the
charter OF the kiverview Assoc lat ion was
presented by Mr.. Buffum and referred 10
the committee on education.
Mr.. Cottrell presented n hill for an act
TO amend tho act incorporating the New
port and New York RAPID Transit Com
pany; referred to the committee on cor
porations.
A substitute bill for the incorporation
OF the Swedish Evangelical Church was
passed.
ment of Chapter 63 relative to normal
school, teachers institute and lecturers
and IL was referred TO the committee ON
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
COULD NOT AGREE.
Steel Pail Manufacturers Unsuccessful In
Making q Pool.

CLEVELAND. o., April i5.-It is learned
that secret meeting OF steel rail manu-
facturors OF the country was held here
yesterday for the purpose of effecting a
general pooling OF interests. The meeting
adjourned last night after an all-day ses .
sion without having reached an agree
ment and most OF the manufacturers left
for home.
IL is understood that the failure to reach
an agreement was principally due TO the
demands OF the Consolidated steel A
Wire Company and the Illinois steel
Company for larger proportions OF the
output than the others were willing to
concede.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
WILL NOT BE BUILT NOW.
Report That New Block Is 70 Go Up on
Westminster Street UncOnfirmed.

1t was reported this morning that the
tenants OF the building Nos. 231 to 237
Westminster street, where Hall x Lyon
arc, had teen ordered out because n new
block was TO be erected there. The man
who knows most about IL is Mr.. j. I'D
ward Studley. lie has gone up cape Cod
way on fishing trip, however, aud could
not be seen. Mr.. Lyon was at the drug
store and said that they had not been
ordered out. but when their lease expired
In March they were only permitted to re-
new IL TO April I, 1897. At that time
they may have 10 move, bnt not tefore.
The Millism n. Low estate has 90
years lease OF the property, which is
owned bv various heirs, and some import
ant questions regarding IL will rave to be
settled before any building viii be be-
gun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
Machinists' Strike Settled.

EAsToN, Pa, April l5 AS result Of Q
conference between ex-Mayor Grace of
New YORK, president OF the Ingersoli-
Sargent Drill Company, and James
O'Connell, grand master OF the Inter
national Association of Machinists, the
strike of the machinists at the cornpnny's
plant, which began on Jsr1ary ~, was
declared of today. Most OF the cthor
men will &c employed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
Then MerriCk Put Bullet
in His Own Brain.
A Double Tragedy Caused by
a Detectives Report.
Both Parties Were Young, and Lived
in the City of Churches.

New YORK, April 15 Frederick Mer-
rick shot and killed his wife, Ida, today,
and then, standing before a mirror, he
put bullet into his right temple. Death
was instantaneous in both cases.
The Merricks lived in Williamsburg,
Brooklyn. He was 2s years of age; she
but %. They had one child, years Of
age.
A report made to Merrick by . private
detective employed by him to watch his
wife is believed to have caused the trag-
edy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
Married In London.

LONDON, April is. Baron Won Eckart-
stein, military attache of the German
Embassy here, was married today to Miss
Grace Mapes, daughter of Sir J. Bluncell
Mapes, at s.. Adams Abbey, ut 1:l5.
p. m. The bishop OF st. Albsns officiated
The ceremony was frlly choral and tho
nave of the Abbey was beautiful with
white flowers, ferns and palms.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15

congress will not adjourn until Nay II.
aud every one should ssizs the opportunity OF
visiting Washington before that Tine. Royal
Blue Line" personally conducted psffies
leave Boston April IS and May n The rate of
sS3 ~overs hotel accommodations and everv
expense. Siop-over privileges. For llns-
trated Itinerary, address A. y. simmons,
New Engiapd Agent, 2il washington street
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15

The tricnnial national counting OF ALI
mails going from one country to another
in the postal union will take place from
May TO May 2S.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
Fatal Explosion in a Fire
works Factory.
Nicholas B0ree and His Sister
Lose Their Lives.
The Body of the Latter, II Is Thought,
Was Rent To Pieces.

CHICAGO, April 15.-One of the main
buildings of the Chicago Fireworks Com
pany, at Gross Point, IL miles north Of
this city, blew up this morning, result
ing in the death of two employees and the
serious injury Of six more. The dead
are:
NICHOLAS BoREE.
ANNIE BoREE.
The cause OF the explosion Is not
known, but it is supposed to have re
suited from some grains of powder being
ignited by the concussion in the machin-
cry used in making fireworks. The force
of the discharge blew out the sides of
the building, letting the roof fall in. A
moment later there was another explo-
sion which shattered the roof. AS yet,
the remains OF Annie Eoree have not been
found and it is the belief that she was
blown to pieces. Nicholas Boree, her
brother, was horribly mangled. Several
others were so badly burned and lacerated
that it is feared they will die. There
were eight persons at work In the build
ing at the time, not one OF whom
escaped injury.
1he injured are: Chauncey Siemy, Rosa
Nertenns, Lizzie Shaten, Katie Gilman,
Emma simpske, Annie Cressant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15

Wors men began today TO set the ice
water fountain on the Crawford street
bridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-15
CARD OF THANKS.

To all thoep who supplied with gifts Tor our
charch Pair, OF in other ways assisted ne, we
hereby extend our most hearty thanks.
For St Ausgarius Church.
sij-u ERIK FORsBERv Rector.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-05
ALSTEAD.

Mrs. F. j. Marvin, who is ill with tonsilitis,
is slowly recovering.
Mrs. NJ. S. Buxton has been suffering from
rheumatism but is some better now.
Lewis 4 Knight have recently purchased a
lot of pine timber of Barzella Richardson.
Frank Copeland has nearly completed the
house he has been building the past summer
for Miss Emma Phillips.
The Alstead Centre school began this week
and the village schools, also the school is the
Forristall district begin next Monday.
Postmaster Prentiss has this week received
telegram containing the sad news of the
death of his brother, Lewis Prentiss in
Evanston, Ill.
Mrs. E. L. Elliot died very suddenly We'd
nesday evening at her home in this village.
She leaves husband and three little children
who have the sympathy of all in their sad be-
reavement. The funeral was Friday at 2 P.
M, at the house; iuterinent at Drewsville.
Her age was about 80 years.
The ladies of the Congregational church
hold their annual Christmas sale at the town
hall Thursday evening, December 10. The
cantata, ga garden of singing flowers" will
be presented. Ice cream and cake will be
served and the fancy work table and table of
home made candies will be among other at
fractions. Admission 10 cents, children under
10 years, five cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-05
NEWEANE.

Postmaster Albee is boarding at C. w.
Stehbins'.
Arthur Warren is teaching in district No.
Brookline.
Mrs. NATION of Brattleboro was guest at
Pratt's Inn Sunday.
School began in the village Monday, Mrs.
Annette Eagan teacher.
Miss Abbie Kenney will work at Pratt s
Inn the coming winter.
Lewis Higgins is clerking at Edwards &
Grout for few weeks.
Several from here attended the Thank ssiv-
ing ball at Williamsvlle.
John Kenny is moving into his house re-
Gently purchased in the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Sherman of Williams
vile spent Sunday at Mrs. Green's.
Mrs. Walter Bennett of Brookline is q
guest of her brother, G. W. Stebbins.
Mrs. Rachel Twitchell of Saxtons River
has finished work at Pratt's Inn and returned
home.
Mrs. Phoebe Davis of Bellows Falls will
spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. G. w.
Parsons.
Henry Pratt of Brattleboro has taken rooms
in Warrens shop and is now ready to repair
harnesses, etc.
Marcy of Putney were guests at w. G. Bal
LOUIS this week.
Miss Florence Lowe of Townshend is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. N. Z. Pratt, also DIR. Rice
of Winchendon, Mass.
''Triss, or Beyond the Rockies" will be
put upon the stage December Is. OYSTER
supper and dancing will follow the drama.
The band are to have the benefit of the
proceeds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-05
New Hampshire Locals.
CHARLESTOWN.

Frank Wetherbee took business trip to
New York this week.
F. w. Emhree and Miss King left for their
homes Tuesday, December l.
F. w. Huntlev and ia mily passed Wednes-
day with Mrs. M. Il. Sparrow of Keene.
Miss Lillian Hutchins visited her brother
Fred Hutchins at Bellows Falls this week.
The ladies sewing society will meet at the
Unitarian church parlors Thursday afternoon
and evening, December 10.
Charlestown Grange 204 will elect annual
officers Monday, December 7. 1t is hoped
there will be good attendance.
There will be no services at the Unitarian
church next Sunday on account of the absence
OF its pastor, Rev. 4. ID. Howard.
The box supper given by the Congregational
society Tuesday evening was we'll attended
and enjoyed; netting IS to the society.
Rev. G. b. Goodrich will lecture in town
nall wednesday evening, December Is. SUBJ
lect ga Trip Across the Atlantic and Eng
iish Customs" Proceeds will go to the Sils-
by free library.
The whist club met at Miss Annie Barrett's
house Thursday, December 3. A large gath
ering was present; prizes We're awarded to
Mrs. VIM. Butterfield and Walter Bisbee.
The meetings will continue every other week
through the winter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-12-05
NORTH CHESTER.

The cheese factory closed for the season
Wednesday, December 2.
Several fresh dandelion blossoms were
picked November q by Mrs. Scion Newton.
Robert Davis spent Thanksgiving with
friends in East Wallingford, remaining until
Tuesday.
November 10, Mrs. E. NJ. Carlisle picked
fresh blossomed verbenas from her flower
bed in the yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hubbard of Walpole
were recent guests of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. 0. E. Heald.
Miss Emma r. Richardson returned to her
school duties in Walpole Monday, after one
weeks vacation passed at her home in this
village.
Fred G.. Farr and bride will commence
housekeeping in part of Mrs. M. A. Sher-
wins house, on their return from short
bridal trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Adams of Bellows
Falls visited Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Fletcher a
part of this week. Mr.. Adams took Fred
Fairs place on Mr.. Fletcher's order team
Thursday.
Mrs. j. E. Werth, after passing two or
three weeks with Mrs. NJ. A. Sherwin, left
Monday for d short visit in Hancock, N. H.,
at her childhood home. Afterwards she will
visit friends in Gardner, Mass, and expects
to reach her home in St. Louis the last of
next week.