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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

tcrs. Senator Faulkuer, the chair
man Of the Congressional commi it.
tee, and all the other members are
preparing 70 make a very deter
mined eifors to overthrow the
present enormous Republican
majority in the House, aud
they are perfectly satisfied. 4
careful study of the returns of the
"a elections IN all the Congressional
districts shows an unusually large
number Of districts carried by
very small majorities by the Repub.
leans. and a comparison of the
votes in the same districts for '92
will show Tat this result wac
brought about IN many of them
simply by Democrats remaining at
home. There is very little doubt
that majority Of the next House
will be Democratic, If the full
Democratic vote can be gotten out.
The Congressional committee will
mako special efforts in that line,
in districts which are naturally
Democratic. The failure of the
present House to keep the promises
they made on the stump, will, it is
expected, help the Democrats in all
districts where the class Of. voters
who never permanently ally them
selves with either party, hold the
balance of power. Many OF that
class voted with the Republicans in
'94, may be induced to vote for
Democrat this year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09
POLITICAL POINTS.
INTERESTING ITEMS, NEWS AND
NOTES FROM TIE HOME OF
JUNGLE SAM"
ON our regular correspondent.


WASHINGTON. ID. C..
April 4, 1896. I
There will be no political re.or-
ganlzation Of the employees OF the
Senate. This was definitely settled
at conference of representatives
OF the Republican and Democratic
Senators, and was brought about
because the Republicans did not
want to agree to the demands made
by the Populists for voting with
them TO elect the Secretary and
Sergeant-at-Arms nominated by
them early in the session nor the
Democrats to make q deal with the
Populists to vote against them.
Under the new arrangement the
Democratic Secretary and Sergeant
alarms will be retained. and each
Senator, regardless of politics, will
be given his pro rata share of the
minor positions.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09
MIR. mg HAWKS
Makes Frank Statement to his Ter
ria Alta Friends.

The Terra Alta correspondent of
tie Wheeling Sunday Register
writes to that paper the following
very interesting article
"rhe sensation OF the week here
was the news OF the arrest, on We'd
nesday evening, in Parkersburg, Of
Joseph Hawks, the well known
travelling salesman for the }. N.
Murdoch Drug Co., of that city, on
the charge Of completely with Mrs.
Belle Freeland, in raising and
passing United States Silver certi-
ficates. The charge was made and
sworn to by Mrs. Freeland in Park
ers5urg, the day of the arrest. Mr..
Hawks is very we'll known here and
the news of his arrest caused a
shout Of CONSERVATION. He came
here on Thursday evening Of this
week, and on Friday morning, by
his request, the merchants and cit
zens Of the town assembled at the
drug store to hear statement from
the gentleman. Quite q crowd col
lected at the appointed hour. Mr..
Hawks opening his remarks stated
that he was we'll known in Terra
Alta, and expected to make his
hume here sometime in the future.
and for this reason Ire desired to
state frankly what his acquaintance
was with Mrs. Freeland. He SAID
that he, in company with another
gentleman, had gone to the house
OF Mrs. Freeland, on one occasion,
and had chad time'' in the usual
way; that he, in company with the
same man, had gone once after
wards. This opened and closed
his acquaintance with the woman.
Hawks was very frank in his state
ments and made no effort to hide
the pupese for which he had visited
Mrs. Freeland. The gentleman
has many friends and is quite pop.
ular here"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09
A GOOD COMPANY.

The fifty-third annual statement
Of The Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pany Of New York has Just been
issued showing tho operations Of
the Company for the year 1895.
The figures speak for themselves
and are so extraordinary in their
magnitude as to make 1t worthy of
the special consideration not only
Of those who are insured in this
great Company, but Of those who
are interested in the progress Of
this, the greatest OF our American
financial institutions.
The Company paid to the holders
OF It's policies on account OF claims
by death S12,239, 1894, and for
eudowmonts, annuitips. dividends
and other payments to living mem
bers 10,S87,5G411. It Increased
it's reserve fund, TO guarantee tho
future payment Of all claims. from
1892 lO9, 1914 S104.347,157.5s.
an addition for the year Of s12,237,
7O1.41.
The results for 1895 show in.
creased security and permanent
benefits to every member Of this
great Company. These stupendous
figures show the hold that tho
Company has upon the confidence
Of the insuring public public and
show that it seeks. in constantly
Increasing ratio, the benefits to be
derived from the protection offered
by this the greatest Of all the com.
panies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

The powers Of Europe are now
engaged in great scramble for CO.
lonial possessions In Africa, and
some of them are deservedly getting
burt. The conditions have very
much changed since they carved up
the western world 800 or 400 years
ago. The "unclvilized races" of
Africa use more effective weapons
than tomahawks in defending their
homes against the Misunderstanding
hordes of the nations of the old
world. The great standing armies
seem TO have become "blue nodded
for want of batiu," and some of
the battallons that have gone to
Africa have found satisfaction.
King Menelek not only knocked
the chip off of Italy's shoulder, but
fractured the shoulder. England
now contemplates a doubtful mis-
sion into the Soudan country, and
similar results may be expec ed,
for the Soudanese have taken les
sons in civilized warfare and will
fight bravely for fanaticism and
home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

Architect s. S. Beman has made
public the plans of the great Coli
scum in which the Democratic
National Convention is to be held
at Chicago. The Convention Hall
proper occupies a space Of $50 bv
300 feet at the north end of the
Coliseum. The speakers stand
and platform for members OF the
National Committee aud 400 guests
is located to the east, and i'm
mediately in front will be desks
for $50 reporters,
The newspaper workers will oc-
cupy semicircular platform raised
two feet above the delegates. Di
rectly back of the speaker, and in
ready communication with the
newspaper platform, is the tele
graph room, with tables for hun.
dTeds Of Instruments. Extending
entirely around the building is a
gallery 40 feet wide, toward which
rise the row of seats in the great
amphitheater.
A striking innovation IS the
grand public reception hall, 25O
feet square, large enough to com
fortly hold 10000 men. This is
where delegates alternates and
spectators will mass before the ses.
sions are called to order.
The Coliseum is easily the largest
building under single roof in thu
world.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09
Spring TING

IS when nearly everyone feels the need
on some blood purifying strength 10
.,8ofating aud health producing medi-
cine. The real merit II Hoods SaFea.
parilla is the reason 81 it's yyidespread
popularity. It's unequalled success h
US best recomm endati0n The whole
system ~ susceptible % the most good
from medicine like Hoods 9arsafa.
rilla taken 90 this time. aud we would
iay special stress upon the time and
remedy, Tor history has 10 recorded that
aeiays are dangerous The remark.
aOie success achieved by lfood's Sarsa.
parbia and the many words OF praiee
~ mas received, make 60 worthy of your
confidence. We ask you 20 give this
medicine fair trial
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

According to the opinion of MIR.
Henry e. Queen, prominent
Kentuckian now in Washington,
Secretary Carlisle will be the Dem
ocratic candidate for President.
Mr.. Queen says of Mr.. Carlisle as a
candidate "He would carry
Kentucky by at least 40, 900 major
ity, and he would not fail of sue
cess in q single Southern State.
TO the Eastern and Middle States
Democrats he would be particularly
acceptable. AS far as Kentucky is
concerned, there is an end Of party
dissensions, and henceforth the
Blue Grass Democrats will be found
working in harmony, and the cleo
toral vote of the State will be cast
for the Democratic nominee, who
ever he may be"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

Senator Villas, who was President
Cleveland's first Postmaster Gener-
al, is specially well qualified to
speak on the subject of government
mail subsidies. He made the Sem
ate amendment to the Post Office
appropriation bill, giving $50, 900
additional compensation to the
Oceanic Steamship Company for
carrying the mails from San Fran
cisco to Hawaii and other points,
The text for some interesting re-
marks, in which he said that the
mail subsidy system, which he OPP
posd when he was Postmaster Gen.
eral, had entirely failed TO give a
more expeditions or better mail
service. The supporters of the
subsidy defended the amendment
on the ground that it was made
necessary by the competing subsi.
died Canadian line of Pacific
Steamers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

There Is rather a nasty row
among the Republican members Of
the House committee on Public
Building and Grounds over the old
question Of site for new Govern
meat Printing Office. While no
open charge has been made, it was
stated by Representative White, Of
H., that Chairman Mflhken had
railrOaded a bill through the com.
mittee which provides for the pur-
chase Of site at price twice as
high rs site just as good could be
bought for. Ga the other hand
Chairman Milliken intimates that
Mr. White is over-friendly to those
who are interested in the much
talked about Malone site, which
has figured somewhat disreputably
10 this matter for some years.
That much is publicly said. What
is privately said is Of sucn a nature
that it would not be safe TO print
unless you had indisputable legal
proof to back it up with.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

Lightning Hot Drops
What q Funny Namef
Nefy True, but e Kills Az Pain.
Soid Evsryv,horo. Every Day
Without Ronof, There is No Psyl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-09

The party flag has been hoisted
over Democratic headquarters, in
Washington, and the work Of the
campaign begun. An entire build.
iog has been secured, on Fifteenth
Street, just above Pennsylvania
Avenue. It will be occupied AZ
headquarters for The Democratic
Congressional Committees, and
the National Association OF Demo.
cratic Clubs; the two having tho
same Socrotary-Mr. Lawrence
Gardner. There will also be room
ia the building for the National
committee, should 10 desire TO e..
tablish in Washington either a
branch or is principal boadquar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Mrs. Morris Horkheimer, chairman;
Miss Mollie Baer, Miss Bessie Gutman,
Miss Hattie Reed, Miss Mile Stein,
Miss Mana Rice, Miss Nellie Kraus,
Miss Birdie Wolf, Miss Marie Heyman,
Miss Ella Steinfeld, Miss Emma Gut
man and Miss Celia Speyer.
There were always crowds at each
end of the hall, admiring the children
Of the "Old Woman Who Lived in the
SHE" or awaiting a canoe to consult
the oracle in the crimson tent The
fortune teller has already induced sew
eral wealthy gentlemen who contem-
plated making investments in oil, to
eXpend their money on spring cos
tunes for their better halves. The
popularity of the fishing pond proves
the truth of a quotation which might
be altered to read:
"Of all diversions of the mind,
From logic down to wishing,
There isn't one that you can find,
One half so good as fishing"
The fish pond comittee is composed
of Mrs VIII Irwin, chairman; Mrs.
Carter List, Mrs o. 7. Rhodes, Mrs.
Frank Hoffman, Mrs. Walter Frissell,
Mrs. Sallie McColloch, Miss Anna IT.
win, Miss Mai Belle Hart, Miss Martha
OFT. Miss Jessie Mckee. Miss Alice
Bates. Miss Mary PAUL, Miss Dee Poi
lock, MI Morgan Hart Mr.. John b.
Wilson, Mr.. VIII Shaffer, Mr.. NJ. D..
Post
This is the last, and will undoubted-
ly be the biggest day, Of the bazaar
biggest in attendance, biggest in re-
ceipts, and biggest in enjoyment. This
afternoon there will be matinee for
children, who will be admitted for five
cents, adults ten cents. A special
programme for the amusement of the
young folks has been prepared. To-
night there will be several auction
sales and the Mother Goose cantata
viii be repeated. DeWolf Hopper was
not present last night, but he eX-
pressed his regrets from the Opera
House stage, and gave the entertain
ment q nice little send off" in his
characteristic fashion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
NOT IN NV NIEXICO
VIII the Fights Take Place This Month
Then Where:

Washington, d. c., February e.
The CarOn bill 10 prohibit priZe-fght-
ing in Federal territory probably will
be sent TO the president tomorrow or
next day and IL is considered almost
certain that il viii be signed promptly
by him, thus making il law and oper-
alive Immediately. With this law on the
statute books, the whole government
authority judicial, and il necessary
military, Will be envoked to see that
the prize-dght is stopped.
No PRONUNCIATION OF the anti-prize
fght lew viii be necessary. The law
becomes executive from the moment it
is signed by the president and all per-
sons must at their peril take cOgni-
zance Of it's enactment. Indeed, under
well established law as laid down in
the settled opinions of the United
States Supreme Court, any persons VIC
lating its provisions on the same day,
buJ after the hour in which it is sign
ell. would be liable to all the penalties
of the act. Il is usual in many pub
lie acts 10 include a provision that the
law shall not take effect until 4 certain
date or a certain number of davs after
it's passage. but such q provision was
expressly excluded from the CatrOn
act for the reason that it was an en-
ergencv law specially designed TO stop
the FiJzsimmons-M8her and other
bouts scheduled in the Stuart carni-
val.
The authorities, in advance Of the
laws signature. will not say what
course they will take to prevent its
violation but express absolute conf
dence that the fight will not take place
on United States soil after the act IS
signed bv the president. The governor
Of New Mexico is in hearty sympathy
with the movement TO break up the
fights. and the Catron bill was framed
largely at in suggestion in order to
stop them Il is probable the United
States District Attorney and Marshal
for New Mexico would be instructed
promptly to see that the f1sht did not
take place and enforce the law rig
orously against abettoIs and partici-
pants should an attempt be made TO
pull off the fight Notwithstanding the
law. The War Department would CO.
operate with the Department Of JUS
tice in this movement by the use of
troops. L is felt here that they never
will be needed and that if the fights
occur they will take place outside OF
United States jurisdiction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
ALL SORTS

Johnny Lavack. Of Cleveland. has
been matched with S0lly Smith
r. James Kecgh Of Scranton. has
challenged Clearwater to play for the
pool championship.
Jack" McAulihe and KID" LavNne
VII boX SIX rounds at Madison Square
Garden Mach 11th
The s.x days ladies' bicycle race in
Chicago was wen by Chicago girl. WIG
spur,5d in the last ten minutes. and de-
f6ated her neares, competitor by one
l9p.
In Pi,tsburg e IS thought that the
Dimensions CT Makers bells are being
exaggerated with view TO getting BET
tST Cids on the Irishman. Unless more
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

she was struck and alno..
kliied by an express train r ,l'a,e
mad not noticed. - "aie- s,
MRS. Lash was formerly n.
port, and the sad news Of ~ u. H-3s,
Geath was a shock TO hsr ty..'.ai.,,
hosts of warm friends. -'-'.'a- &.
her mrs b-o George Mckee. acconp,,...
h heE DFoJaer' Harry Cooke. is. s-. y. D
DoKen upon receiving ,ba - r %, &
Will remain until this er.- Jews &.
the remains will be br9u- ''..s. V.s
port for burial. 7-'' 10 B-..s,
A husband and three c5rs..
to mourn her loss. z ars,s
wo The d inie[ment will be mad. 49,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

boilS come, Maher writes ID q P.tJsburg
friend that ne viii be in good condition
when he enters the ring.
The Interstate league IS flying high.
It has applied fO' protection under class
A. which VIII make it rank W.T. the
Western and Eastern leagues. Fer pro-
lection each club must pay SO into the
National league treasury. Fer each
player drafted the Interstate will re-
ceive $500.
A. A. Anderson who viii look after
Youngstown interest in the inter-
State league says: Youngstown will
put a s-Iong team in the field, and we
have the material here to make I'D
club that will be a pennant winner.
Grounds will be laid out along the
street. car line between this city and
Girard, and nothing will be omitted to
furnish the public with fine sport the
coming season"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
s WRESTLING DRAW.


Special to the Register.
Sistersville. ". Va, February g.
One of the hardest contests in wrest-
ling matches that has ever taken place
i'm this city. took place at the BijCu
Opera House here tonight for blood
and 5000. Two best out Of three catch
as-catch-can. with strangle and full
Nelson holds barred. between Frank
Randall. of Pittsburg. Pa, and Banks
Woodward. of ClearfeId, Pa. The men
weighed in at $50, with Jimmy Rowan
acting rs referee. The first bout was
won by Woodward in ~ minutes. with
a half Nelson and hammerlOck hold.
The second bout was won by Randall
after % minutes and "a seconds hard
work. The third bout lasted one hour
even. both men working very hard, but
on account of fouls the match was de-
cide6 q draw. Both men are anxious to
wrastle the match over and it is under
stood arJicl viii be drawn up for an
other contest to take place in the same
house on Wednesday. the 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
France Has A GRIEVANCE

Paris, February 6.-Several newspa-
pers declare that the position of Brazil
in regard to the Amapa territory and
the conduct of Cabral. the alleged gov
ernor of the disputed district, is be-
coming intolerable, and they add that
the national dignity requires that the
matter be speedily concluded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

The new Board of Directors of the
Island Ferry Company have organized
by electing c. NJ COen President. The
Board has ordered the boat run until
midnight on and after Monday next.
and has also reduced the price of tick
cts to fifty for % cents, or one hundred
for so cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
NORFOLK & Y

NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILROAD
to all points in Virginia and the South
via Luray and Natural Bridge. For all
information as 10 rates. schedules, etc.
write to w. B. Beyill, GIN. Pass. Agent,
Roanoke, Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
DEFENSE OF RACING
Before the Congressional Committee by
q ParkerS6uTg Man,

J. n. Camden, Jr., Argues Against
the Graziana Bill - Probability
That the Big Fights VIII Not DO
Pulled OF In New MoZicO-BOwl-
ing Games-S0CrGng Notes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
KILLED BY / TRAIN.
The sad Fate of Bridgeport Lady In a

The Sad Fate of Bridgeport Lady in a
Pennsylvania Town.
A telegram was received at Bridge
port yesterday morning from Hoboken
Pc, by Ms. Elizabeth Cooke, stating
that her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lash,
had been killed by being struck by a
rapidly moving express train.
The accident occurred about eight
o'clock yesterday morning. She was
crossing the tracks of the West Penn
sylvania road, and in getting out of the
way Of an approaching freight train,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Tonight the Harvest Home and
Orient teams win meet, and as the lat
ter are out for blood the contest prom
ises TO be very Interesting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Mr.. 2. P. Wheat. sometime member
Of Council from the Eighth ward, has
gotten out his cards as candidate for
Clerk of the County Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Republican candidates for the county
Offices are becoming thicker with each
passing day. It's going to be a great
scramble
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

See the dance of the country store
keepers at the Mother Goose Market
tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Tonight the big Hospital Benefit will
wind up with dance for the young
people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
TIE FFRRY CnMpANY

No extra charge for dancing at the
Mother Goose Market TONIGHT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

There was quite a large meeting at
Elm Grove last evening, called for the
purpose of infusing new life into the
Republican organization previously ex-
listing there. Quite number of city
politicians and candidates, were
present, and an address was
made BY Councilman II. c..
Richards. vice-president of the State
League of Republican Clubs, upon the
necessity of all clubs being represent
ed at the State Convention OF Club
Delegates. at Psrkersburg, in April.
The meeting adjourned to meet again
in two weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Handsome cards, bearing the pic
ture of Mr.. W. P. Robinson and the an
rouncement of his candidacy for Pros
ecuting Attorney on the Democratic
ticket, are out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07
Atlantic TeaCo

From our price rs, You "a,
learn the lowest price to- t-
goods. Our facilities .or s.,--
handling goods in large or,-... %
not equaled by any other hons. .. d.
State. We recognize 10 cs-,-.-
if qualities are made the ,ss..
PRICE LIST.
Full Standard Toma,oes. 4 can. ...
Fancy Cold Pack Tomatoes -...-
Full Stand, Sugar Corn. 5 cans il.
Fancy Cream Sugar Cora. 4o.ss..'
Choice Table Peaches. yellow w..
can. -. -. 90. ......
Best Pumpkin, per c3a.....
Best Cal. Piums, . cans .1,.......
Cal. Prunes, large, per l5........
Cal. Seedless RaisiHs. pr d..
Cal Seedless Raisins, large. 5.ss -..
Cal. Evapor'd Peaches. faee. r4-r
Large Bottle Kecsup. per .5-. ,
Star Candles, s to the DE. n.r.5...
Carpet tacks, per box..............
clothes Pins, per d0zsl............
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-07

Big auction at the country store to-
night. Things at your own price.