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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
BRYAN A BOLTER.

Mr.. Bryan, the Democratic can.
didate for President, IS not in posi-.
ton to rebuke the growing multi
tude Of sound money Democrats
who refuse to vote for him and
support the anarchical platform of
the Democratic convention. In 1894
Mr.. Bryan declared himself Pop
ulist, and ran on the Populist
ticket against the regular nominee
for Congress.
The above from the Journal. of
this place, either exposes its ignor.
ance or dishonesty, one or the 9TH
err. As matter Of fact, the above
item IS false in every particular,
and We defy the Journal to prove
it. Us that campaign SIR. Bryan
declined a denomination for Con-
gress, with the understanding that
he would be a candidate for the
United States Senate if the Legis-
lature was Democratic, but it was
overwhelmingly Republican, and Of
course elected Republican to the
Senate. Now, what apology or ex.
PLANTATION has the Journal, or any
paper, for publishing such entirely
false matter?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The Republicans are not throw
ing up anarchism to the Democrats
as much as they were since Herr
Most, of New York, the leader OF
the anarchists of this country came
out so solidly for Mckinley and
the gold standard.
With Herr Most, the chief an
archist and bomb thrower and
Pagan Bob Ingersol booming Re-
publicanism, it is about time for
our friends, the enemy, to stop cry
ing Anarchy and Populism at the
Democrats. Such outlaws and in
hdels put the Altgelds and Till
mans to shame.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

Hon. William Jennings Bryan
said in his speech at Salem. al
learned the truth OF the poets Ian
guage, Honor and fame from no
condition RISE The clothes do not
make the man, and we all but con-
tribute to the nations greatness
and all who have the good of their
country at heart. 1t matters not
what their station in life, what
their ancestry, what their surround.
ings, oil stand upon common ground
and all are citizens. " Did states-
man ever speak truer words?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The Populist Convention, which
convened in st. Louis last week,
was a very large and enthusiastic
body. Senator William Vincent
Allen, OF Nebraska, was permanent
Chairman. After several days Of
ofatory and bot time generally
they nominated Bryan for the
Presidency by an overwhelming ma.
jority, but refused to take up Sew
all, and nominated ex. Congressman
Tom Watson, Of Georgia, for Vice
President.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The Free Silyer Party met in
National Convention at st. Louis
last week and made their platform
short and to the point. It'contalns
but one plank, and that straight
out, for SILVER. They nominated
Bryan and Sewall by reclamation
aud adjourned and went home to
help elect them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
THE AUDITORsHIP.


In regard TO the Democratic NOM
nation for Auditor, our friends
have been worry kind aud have given
us much encouragement, but we
have never declared our candidacy
or entered into the race, for several
reasons.
First, there are other candidates
for Office from this county and we
do not desire to interfere with the
prospects of any one, aud have been
willing all the time to sacrifice our
own Interest for the general good
OF the party and to avoid any COM
pllcations. Hon. L. q. RaIphsn yder
has been in the race for some time
fer the Goyernorship and doing
good service for the cause of free
silver. He mas been making an
active canvass OF the State and dc.
livering addresses and arous:ng the
Democracy to action till it looks
now like we will be able to carry
the State by an old time majority.
Of course, il he is nominated for
Governor it settles the candidacy
OF any one else from this county,
and we desire to give him every
chance in the world and clear
field for his candidacy. However,
if General Watts or Judge Bennett,
or some Que from another district
is nominated to head the ticket,
this district stands good chance
for the Authorship, and we may
be in the race. But as near as we
can remember, about twenty five
different names have been proposed
in connection with this office, and
there will be no trouble in getting
a good man for Auditor.
Again, this county has candi-
date for Congress, and we are for
him first, last and all the time, and
want to see his nomination secured
before looking after any other
nomination, and we honestly be.
lieve that William G.. Brown will
be our next Congressman and re-
tire Mr.. Dayton to his law practice.
Among the many kind words of
good cheer by our friends, we APP
preciate none more than the follow
ing from the MonpstGineer. Things
may yet turn OUT so that we can be
IN the fight and make good the
words of our friend, as given below:
The many friends of Mr.. j. Sill
deli Brown, editor of the Kingwood
ARGUS, have been urging him to
become u candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket for the office of State
Auditor. So far Mr.. Brown has
not announced himself as "a candi-
date, but his boom has been steadi.
ly growing, in spite of his efforts to
check it, and at this date all ap-
pearances are favorable for his nom
ination. The Democracy of the
State could not choose better man
to take hold of the office. Mr..
Brown has always been an earnest,
hard working Democrat, and even
in this, the banner Republican
county of the State, he has for sew.
eral years upheld the true princi.
plies of good old Jeffersonian De-
mccracy in deserving, commend
able way that gathers strength as
the years pass. Not only this, but
MIR. Brown has always been IN ar
dent supporter of the free silver
movement, and now wears the
magical 16 to l button. The Dem
ocrats of the State cannot do better
than nominate j. Slidell Brown.
His election will follow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

We are unable to determine as
yet whether the Populist Conven-
ton at st. Louis last week or the
Republican Convention at Parkers-
burg caused the heavy weeping
from the Heavens and the damages
from storm aud flood aud generally
disturbed conditions of the ele-
ments.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

A correspondent Of the New York
Worid has this to say concerning
the effect Of Wall streets efforts on
behalf Of the single gold standard
The beet thing that could happen
to advance the interest Of the Bryan
and Sewall ticket Was the forming
Of The Bankers and Brokers Sic.
Kiuley Club" in the Stock Ex-
change. Ia every state west Of Che
Allogheuies it will drive the rural
Republicans to Bryan aud Sowall
ia shoals. All you have TO do is 90
convince o Western man that Wall
street fayors Mckinley and no ia
against him. am commercial
traveller and have just returned
from the West.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

1t begins to look now like 16 to
means that sixteen votes will be
cast for free silver to one against it,
and if The silver sentiment keeps on
spreading we may yet be able to
make it unanimous.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

Down South the Republican lead
ers captured the colored vote for
the gold standard by telling the
darkeys that 16 to l meant sixteen
dollars for the white man to one
dollar for the colored man. That
settled free silver with the darkeys,
and they voted solid for the gold
standard at once.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The New York Jourual has forged
TO the front very rapidly Of late,
and since W. r. Hearst, the
wealthy newspaper man from San
Francisco, has had charge Of il, be
has pushed It to the front so fast
that it already leads the van Of the
Big New York dailios, and is even
ahead Of the great New York Word.
Hearst owns aud operates the San
Francisco E.rQmincr. the leading
paper on the Pacific coast. and he
nov owns and operates the leading
paper on the Atlantic coast.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The platform adopted at the
Chicago convention contains the
spirit of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence and is the platform upon
which the common people of this
country will be glad to stand. w.
j. BRYAN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The most Obtuse of the Republ-
can leaders must DO convinced by
this time that the financial ques-
ton is the issue in this campaign
and that the tariff is back mum Der
and cannot be forced to the trent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

Why will Republican papers keep
publishing bare-faced lies like this:
Not a single daily paper in New
York, Philadelphia or Chicago will
support Bryan and Sewall.
In New York, for instance, the
Jo4raa1, which is nov justly emit
tied to rank as the greatest paper
IN the world, has been enthusiast
tically and ably supporting the
ticket aud platform from the very
first, aud The World is trying hard
to get into the band wagon, and
will be shortly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
TnE "B. & s. rIoKEr.

In view of the policies crystalized
IN the nominations of Bryan and
Sewall aud the declared intentions
of the nominees in the direction of
reputation, debased currency and
national dishonesty, allow me to
suggest design for a campaign
button that may gracefully be worn
by ali to whom the candidacy of
these gentlemen appeals.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.

You shall not press this crown Of
thorns upon the brow Of labor; you
shall not cruelty mankind upon the
cross of gold.-Bryan.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Governor,
GEORGE WESLEY ATKINSON.
of Ohio county.
For Auditor,
L. NJ. La FOLLETT,
OF Taylor county.
For Treasurer,
M. A. KENDALL,
OF Wood county
For Attorney General,
EDGAR +. RUCKER,
Of Mcdowell county.
For superintendent Of Free Schools.
J. r. TROTTER,
Of Upshur county.
For Judge OF the Court OF Appeals.
H. @. McWHORTER,
OF Kanawha county.
For Electors-at Large.
JAMES f. FITCH
Of Monongalia county
S. y. RATHBONE,
OF Writ county.
The convention then adjourned
Thursday night about midnight.
The high waters had washed the
railroads out so that many delegates
had trouble and were delayed in
getting home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

BE sure you know where you are at
Before November third,
For the "Boy Orator of tao Platte
lis u captivating bird.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

Every Democrat who bolts the
ticket or refuses to support it this
time, should be placed on list for
future reference.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

A Georgia man is going to run
for any Office be can get, on Che fol-.
loving platform Il never vas in
the war; never holloTod at the SUI r.
render and never killed anybody
chat Jet me alone, aud the only
thing ] know about the financial
question is this: ] need money.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

Senator Elkins is either hypo-
critic or else more densely ignorant
than we gave him credit for. The
papers report him as saying in his
speech before the Repu blican con-
Vention at Parkersbnrg, that the
silver sentiment in this State was
dying out and by election time
would be entirely played sut. We
do not believe that Senator Elkins
believes that statement himself. He
IS too well posted and keeps up
with times enough to know better
than that. What, then, IS the
alternative ? Simply that the Sena-
tor has publicly placed himself on
record as a bypocrite and falsifier.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
TIT FOX TAT.
4 tame That Two Can Play Al.

The following very smart ar
rangement appeared in last weeks
Journal. OF this place, aud affords
us too good an opportunity to be
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

Ex-senator John j. Ingalls,, Of
Kansas, declares that "McK inIey
IS a hand made candidate OF Hanna
on a platform to which in his heart
Of hearts he is false" Further
along the same gentleman insists
that Mckinley is beaten, that the
silver revolt will sweep the West
between the Missouri and Pacific
that "You may buy a gold plank
IN Dakota and again in Oregon,
but you can't buy the people; you
can't bride tho public in the wide
region named from the coast to the
Missouri, from the Rio Graude to
the English line. Silver will sweep
all before it,"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30

The recent heavy rains have
caused floods and wash.outs ali
over the country ard thousands of
dollars damage. Railroads have
been Knocked out and trains unable
to run. Passengers and mails side.
tracked and hung up for days;
bridges down, track and trestles
undermined. Here in Preston
county bridges have been washed
away all over the county and roads
.fpafc impossible ia many places
The mail from Brandonville could
not get up saturday and Tuesday.
Most Of Che bridges down that way
we're washed away aud the heavy
rains keep the streams up, so that
they cannot be fordcd. Grass. oats
and corn have been damaged in
many places.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
Mc'-ANLEY & HOBART,
ulORTGAGED g. HANDICAPPED

When we remember that McKln-
ley's record on the financial ques
ton has not been consistent, and
that his speeches and actions here.
tofore have been in favor Of silver
and now for policy and expediency
he goes back on that and advocates
q contrary sentiment and system,
the following design would be APP.
propriate:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-07-30
I DRYAN & q EWALL,
I DUNoo OrEERERs.

We have tried our hand at the
business little, and herewith sub
init a few specimens. In view Of
the mortgage held on the Repub.
llcan ticket by Mark Hanna, who
made it and owns and operates It,
how would the following design do?
MCKINLEY Il HOBART,
uLARK HANNA.
Then, again, as the ticket is the
offspring Of monopoly and the spe-
cial heelers of this class of favored
few, how would this do?
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29
Low rates to Washington. D, O,

Low rates to Washington, d. o, for
Christian Endesvorers. The chesapeake
and Ohio railway will sell ronnd trip
tickets from all stations in Central Ken
lucky to Washington, d. O., at one fare
for round trip on July 4th to sth, good
until July Slst il desired, The Chess-
peake and Ohio is four hours shortest
route to Washington and is the only line
with through train service from Lexing-
ton and vicinity. Two vestibuled trains
each way daily. On return trip trains
arrive at Lexington at same time of ar
rival as at Cincinnati via other lines,
thus saving change Of trains and three
or more hours additional ride. Side
trips can be made to Old Point, Norfolk
and the Big Ship Yard at Newport News
where the battleship Kentucky" is now
building. Write for time table and msp
OF Virginia battle fields. George w.
Barney, ID. P. A., Lexington, Ky.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29

interest in music OF any kind, thinks Mr..
DeBord the coming cornetist OF the
State.
Brodhesd has the reputation Just now
of being the cheapest place in the State.
The merchants are cutting on everything
but on groceries the knife goes deepest.
The following eign in trent of one Of the
stores will give our readers an idea Of
how cheap goods are sold there: Eggs
DC per dozen, butter TO- per pound, peas
two cans for l5c, iue peaches two cans
for 25c; tomatoes &c or four cans for 25c, ,
and 80 on. the thought OF making a
profit on sugar and coffee is not consid.
cred at all. The merchants seem to be
holding up well, twithstanding the
low prices, and hard times are not die
cussed near 80 much as at other points
where better profits are made. This
is easily explained, however, for the
mountain people ss a general thing live
within the bounds OF their incomes.
f. O. w.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29
SOMEWHAT LOCAL.

Sam Turner was killed in Bel cour-
ty by Mead Cottrell
-Dsnville's population is now 4,S75,
an increase OF 800 since her lset census.
Monticello will not have saloons I'M
less the election is set aside. The drys
won by q majority OF four.
-Bsrbourvlle has 20 drummers She
also has more losfers than any town it's
size in the State, says a citizen OF that
place.
Best Austen escaped from the new
jail at Liberty by picking the lock with q
wire nail. The building is new and cost
$4,000
The Middlesboro Watt steel plant
has been ordered by cable from London
to start at once. Six hundred men are
to be employed
There is not prisoner in the Bar
bourville jail at present. This is the
first time in over 10 years that the Jail
has been empty.
"A fund lie being raised for the pur-
pose OF erecting monument to the
memory OF the late Congressman Silss
Adams in Casey county.
Rev. and Mrs. J. d. Shearer, of
Wayne comfy, who moved to Texas six
years ago, were among the killed in the
cyclone at Sherman. Their house was
completely wrecked.
A dispatch from Parksville says two
brothers named Briggs horribly mutilat-
ed Tom Sallee, who it is charged had
been criminslly intimate with the wife
OF one Of the brothers.
A Casey county farmer sent TO the
North for q superior article OF clover
seed and sowed 20 acres. When il came
up it proved to be first class article OF
the ordinary black mustard and now HE
mustard crop promises to be large enough
to blister the whole Of Casey county.
The cash drawer OF the Monticello,
postoiiice WAS robbed Saturday night.
Suspicion pointed to q young country
boy, who proved to be James Thornton,
son OF William Thornton, one OF the best
known men in Wayne county. The
post-ofiice at Paisley, same county, was
also robbed Of quite a number OF stamps
Thursday nipht.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29

Among the very many fine old Virgin
Ia gentlemen who have come into the
homes and hearts OF Kentuckians, none
ever received warmer or more lasting
welcome than wac extended to Gen. John
Echols. Chivalric, cultured, genial and
enterprisipg, he ingrstiated himself into
the good will and compelled the sdmira-
ton OF all with whom his business or 40
cial relations brought him in contact. Not
even In his native State, to which he rem
dered such distinguished service in both
war and peace, will his death, which oc-
Cured at bis old home at Staunton, be
more generally or sincerely mourned
than in this State OF his adoption. -
Louisville Times.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29
MISS MINERVA PARK PHELPS.

While the. above picture does not do
justice to the very handsome lady, whose
charms it is intended to portray, her
friends will readily recognize il as that of
Miss Minerva Park Phelps, of Madison
County, than whom Kentucky has no
more elegant and accomplished daughter
She is daughter OF Col and Mrs Thos
Phelps, whose home near Richmond,
known as Dreamy Greek Heights, is noted
for its beauty and hospitality. Miss Min
va, as her friends know her, is the only
single daughter; the other being the wife
of Col w. Caperton, wealthy farmer
and banker, and herself a noted beauty.
After graduating at the Madison Female
College Miss Minva went to Wellesley
and also graduated there with high hon
ors She is one of the most entertaining
Of conversationalists, and her cordislity
and engaging manners make her a great
favorite in the society in which she
reigns with charming grace. She is q
granddaughter of Mr. Richard Cobb, and
is a frequent visitor at his Castle and
at Mrs. W. NJ Bright's, her cousin, where
she is always the recipient of marked at
tentiOn
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29
LONDON LAGREL COUNTY.

Born, to the wife OF Mr.. Fred PiPg,
on the 10Th, a girl.
Judge Robert Boyd has returned
home from an extended trip throughout
the South. He says his health has i'm.
proved very little, il any.
Judge Tinsley and Mr.. Ii. @. Faux
ner, OF Barbouryille, J, w, Alcorn, Of
Stanford, and j. A. Graft, OF Louisville,
are the visiting attorneys at this session
OF court.
Rev. w. b. Godbey occupied the
pulpit at the Methodist church this
week. Mr.. K. NJ. Jackson is at Rich
mond attending the annual meeting Of
the Knights Templsr.
Mr.. f. b. Riley has gone to LOWS
vile in the interest OF the Laurel Coun-
ty Fair Association. The new directors
OF the Fair expect to make success this
year. promising the best OF any within
its history.
Miss Mary Dud's school closes FRI
day. The exercises will be given Thurs
day evening and the children will be
treated to picnic at Speaks Mill Fri
day. Miss Duff is most efficient teach
or and the patrons could do no better
than to secure her services next year.
Circuit court is in session with a
very light docket. Robt. Jackson, son of
Gen. Jackson, for the murder Of Ed
Chestnut, was given 81 years. Jesse
HUFF, for OBTAINING woman, was given
two years. Alex Tuttle, for assisting in
the murder Of Williams, Was given three
years. The grand jury returned an in
dictment against Gov. w. o. Bradley for
failing to furnish the clerk statement
OF land owned by the governor in this
county, "a required by law.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29
MT. VERNON ROCKCASTLE co.

Circuit court is in session.
Several hundred citizens of the cour =
ty were in town Monday.
The democrats seem TO be about ey-
enly divided here between Oxsley and
Force for Congress.
One murder case has been decide
so far. The criminal, a colored man,
named Dick Mullins, WAS sentenced to
six years Imprisonment.
Rev. J. NJ. Walton left for Livingston
Saturday accompanied by his teachers
and number OF his pupils. He gave
them an elegant reception at his resi-
dence that evening.
Tho parties who are on trial for ku-
kluxine in this county caused some mer-
riment in court Tuesday. Nevertheless
one has already been sentenced to nine
months in the penitentiary.
The cornet band rendered some OF
its loveliest strains before the the court
house Monday and also at the Miller
House in honor of the speakers of the
day, Hons. Pryor j. Force and F. F. Bob
bitt
Gov Bradley arrived on the after
noon train Tuesday. Messrs. +. @. Wal.
ton and J. W. Alcorn were here Monday
Judge T. u. Morrow and Common wealth g
Attorney Stout are at their posts this
week. Mr.. Henry Rice, of Livingston,
is foreman of the grand jury. Misses
Ssllie Cook and ALA Logan Brown have
returned from school at Midway. Mrs.
Mamie Albright accompanied by Miss
Rika Baker has returned from a visit to
Brodhesd.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29

The New York Herald figures ont
that there are 100000 bicycle riders in
the United States, and that the $50 rep
utsble manufactures, representing cap
itsl OF $50, 900, 900, and employing 10000
people, make ,OOo.O bicycles annually
New York City alone has $1,000 cyclers
-Christina Blechschmidt, OF Lexing-
ton, aged % years, was found dead in the
road near Falmouth, with two bullet
holes in her breast. Developments indi'
cate that she was murdered and that it is
a second Pearl Bryan case In some par
ticulars.
The L. 4 N. was indicted at Shelby
vile on 81 counts for having Its en-
ployes work on Sunday.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1896-05-29
"A Georgia editor has this death

"A Georgia editor has this death no.
tice: Poor Jim Brown hung his earth
ly garments on limb and swan the riv-
or yesterday. He didn't stand back be-
canse the water was cold, but plunged
right in, rose smiling, struck out for the
other shore, hand over hand, whore the
angels we're waiting for him with Q finer
suit Of clothes than poor Jim ever wore
In his life."