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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31


and two boys. The heads of all
but Alice had been cut and were
stitched and bandaged and blood
was scattered over their clothing.
Baby Alice at time OF the collision
was asleep in the lap OF her mother
and when all were thrown in a
heap she fell under the seat and
escaped without a brufse. In every
seat of the train there was either a
man, woman or child that had re-
ceived injury. Many OF them we're
hurt about the back, hips and
ankles from conclusion.
ATLANTIC CITY, July 3l.-The
list killed in last nights accident
foots up AZ, injured 43.
A force OF rescuers continued
work throughout the night, but no
more bodies were found. Engineer
Edward Farr, who died with his
hand on the throttle, was taken
out early this morning. 1t was
with difficulty his rigid fingers
were unclasped from the lever.
His head and face were untouched,
and his eyes looked skyward with
a CHASTITY glare. He had been PIN
ned down by the chest, and appar-
entity met instant death.
Almost every bone in the VIC
TINS body was broken. Bodies
were taken from the ruins, many
so frightfuliy mangled as to be be-
yond recognition. By s o'clock this
morning part of the debris was
cleared away and 1t is thought all
the bodies have been recovered.
Ranged along either side OF stag
nant pool which marks the scene
were stacked in little Heaps, caps,
gloves and other articles of cloth
ing found on the ground.
BRIDGEToN, N. j., July 3l.-This
usually quiet town is in a condition
of excitement and distress. AS
persons reported killed in the
awful crash at Atlantic City
arrive home in good condition
physically, they are welcomed
as from the grave, while hopes
raised high by some vague rumors
concerning missing ones are at
times quickly dashed TO earth by
an authentic piece Of information.
A thropg of men, women and
children has besieged the West
Jersey railroad station anxiously
awaiting news from the scene OF
the disaster. Every incoming
tain is quickly surrounded by
people and as the passengers
slight they are piled with all
sorts of questions.
Mayor F. M. Applegste, Thomas
w. Trenchard and DIR. John @.
Thompson went to Atlantic City
this morning and will arrange to
have all bodies of residents of this
city forwarded to their late homes.
So far not single corpse has ar
rived.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
NO FOREIGN SILVER ADMITTED.

New York, July 31--A special from
Panama to the Herald says: Costa
Rica advices say that the government
has passed law prohibiting the inn
portation of foreign silver. All now
in the possession of private parties
must be disposed of within thirty
days, after which time the government
will require that it be sent TO the mint
and exchanged for Costa RIGA cur
rency. The measure has caused a
big fall in gold.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
PRESIDENT PIEROLA ALL RIGH1

PRESIDENT PIEROLA ALL RIGHT
New York, July 31.-A special to the
Herald from Lima, Peru, says: The
city is decorated and many thousands
of citizens are here. The fetes are in
honor OF the opening of congress.
There was a civil procession which
was viewed by 1900 persons.
President Pierola's speech has made
a great impression
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FORBADE THE MARRIAGE.

Fredericksburg, Va, July 31.-At
the marriage of Miss Emma Ander-
son and Mr.. William Barbour, in STAFF
ford county yesterday, the groom's
father created a sensation by rising
in the middle of the ceremony and
forbidding the marriage because his
son was already married. He read
several letters from his sons wife and
the preacher refused to perform the
marriage. All parties are of high social
standing and the excitement runs
high.
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RUMORED FILIBUSTER EXPE-
OPTION

New York, July 31.-A special to the
World from Key West, Fla, says:
Passengers from Havana by the
steamer Mascotte, report rumor of
the successful landing of filibuster-
ing expedition in the vicinity of Glen
fuegos. The expedition is believed to
be under the command of Capt. Cab
brera. While another expedition is
said to be organizing here and ready
to start, no departures are known to
have taken place here during the past
week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
YELLOW JACK AT VERA CRUZ

Washington, ID. c., July 31.-A tele-
gram from the United States consul
at Vera Cruz to the surgeon general
of the United States marine hospital
service, received today, announces the
existence of yellow fever in Vera
Cruz. A report has also been received
today from the United States consul
at Acapulco, Mex, announcing yellow
fever in that city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
ONLY ELEVEN SAVED.

London, July 31.-A dispatch to
Lloyds from Chefoo, on the north
coast of Shan Tung promotory states
that the German gun boat Iltis has
been totally lost. According to pres
ent advices only eleven of her crew
were saved.us They have landed on the
southeast promotory.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
A DRUNKEN PuGILIsT.

London, July 31.-Peter Jackson,
the colored heavy weight pugilist was
arrested last night for drunk and dis
orderly. He was arraigned in the
Bow street police court, found guilty
and fined five shillings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
FITZHUGH LEES SUCCESSOR.

Washington, d. c., July 31.-The
president has appointed John Sheri-
dan, of West Virginia, government di-
rector of the Union Pacific Railway
company, vice Fitzhugh Lee, now con-
sui general at Havana.
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0UIaRaNTINEp AT COLON.

Colan, via Galveston, July 81
The British steamer Earnell, of the
Earne line, from Saltillo, July u, has
arrived here. Capt. Carter has small
pox and the ship was quarantined.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31

COFFEE EXPORTS SUSPENDED.
New York, July '31-A special to the
Herald from Buenos Ayres says:
Owing to the fall in the price of coffee
exports from Brazil to the United
States and Europe have been suspend
ed.
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CHAMBERLAIN TO INVESTIGATE

London, July 31.-The Times asserts
that the hope is growing that Mr..
Chamberlain will himself preside over
the select eomniittee to inquire into
the origin and circumstances OF
the Jameson raid.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
CHRISTIAN VILLAGE BURNED.

London, July 31.-The Daily News
publishes a dispatch from its Athens
correspondent stating that the Mus
selmans have burned twelve Christian
villages in the provinces Of Selinon
and Herkinon and destroyed many
churches.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
PASSED ITS THIRD READING.

London, July 31.-The Irish land
bill passed its third reading now goes
to the house of lords.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-31
BANKERS
TELEPHONE

Over the long distance lines Of the
Southwestern Telegraph and Tele-
phone company to nearly $500 subscri-
bers in the principal cities and towns
of Texas.
Toll stations In the Central office,
Hotels and other convenient locations.
Ask Central for stations connected
and rates charged.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10
Brandonville.

Correspondence Of the Argus
o. +. Mckee and family OF Mark
leysburR, were In town last Friday
They drove 20 Kingwood the same day
accompanied by Mrs. Mary Mckee, OF
our town.
DIR. Ravenscraft rejoiccs in the advent
OF the new woman, and just now his
joy IS unbounded, pocket edition Of
said woman having made her appear
ance at his home one day last week.
Mother and baby are doing we'll.
Hugh Hagans and sister Persis, and
Mrs. Brooks drove down from King
wood last Saturday. Mrs. Brooks will
visit Mrs. Schocls and family for some
time.
John NJ. Hackney and sister Anna,
spent several days Of last week with
friends in Brandonville and vicinity.
a number Of the friends Of the late
Miss Grace Rodeheaver attended her
funeral at the Craborchard last Satur-
day.
Charles Waddell leaves for Morgan
town to-day where he will resume his
studies at the w. V. u. His sister,
Miss Lynne, will go with him and spend
a few days visiting friends.
II. F. Copeman goes TO Clarksourg to
attend the Grand Council of the jun
iors" lie goes as a delegate from the
lodge at Brucetou.
IL is reported that new variety OF
the feathered tribe was seen in town
one night last week. Judging from the
nocturnal habits we should suppose IL
was al owl, but IL has been called a
Bird OF Passage"
The social event of the season for the
young people OF the neighborhood oc-
Cured last Saturday night at the home
OF Mr.. Frederic Copcman Miss Isa
invited a number Of her lady friends 10
come and spend the evening with her,
IL being understood that each one bring
a gentleman friend OF her own choos-
ing. About a dozen ladies responded
and a most enjoyable time was the re-
suit Those present can not speak too
highly Of Miss Isa as q hostess Games
OF different kinds were played and the
gentlemen were asked 20 take part in
penny guess each one securing as
much help from the lady who acted as
his escort as he could. The first prize
was awarded 20 John Hackney, the
prize being tiny pair Of mittcns which
he was asked 20 share with his escort
The BOBBY prize was a penny and vas
awardedto Trcssler Cuppctt The night
was so dark that Miss lisa entertained
several OF her Glads Farm friends over
night GYPsY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10

] The shooting Star Base Bali Clat
OF this place will play a game Of has,
/ bali tomorrow afternoon down al
I Aibrightsville with the River Rus
tiers" Of that place. and smother big
/ game will be called here Saturday al
p. m. with the Huckleberry Hustlers
/ OF Snoogensville Ridge. A small gate
fee will be charged to buy sticking
/ plaster and arnica
Jesse l.. Test. Esq. an old resident
and highly respected citizen OF our
! town, called this morning and after
! purchasing bottle OF Cham bcrlain's
I Collie, Cholera and Diarrheoa Remedy.
\ said IL anyone asks YOU IL this rem
! edy will do what is claimed for IL. tell
I them yes. and refer them To me-" "
/ ALEXANDER STONE, Revnoldsvillc. Pa
I No one can doubt the value OF this
medicine after giving il a fair trial
| Then IL is pleasant and safe to take.
making IL especially valua BILE for chill
dren- For sale 10y j. A. Lenhart.
Miss Florence Wardweu gave birth
day party to her yonng friends Monday
evening II was the thirteenth ami
versary OF her advent into this world
of golden summers and frosty winters
Quite a number OF young folks gathered
in response to invitations and spent n
merry evening Refreshments were
served and the time passed with games
and pleasant time generally.
Many Of our people yet remember
John j. Cresap, who left here sixteen
years ago and ran away to seek his for
tune. HIS folks here had heard moth
ing of him for the past nine years and
supposed him dead, but n late copy of
the Chicago REAL ESTATE NEWS gives
glowing account of his business
there, where he is located at No. 1909,
West Harrison Street and has been in
the real estate business for the past
twelve years and has worked mp a big
trade in the Windy CITY" He is n
son Of Charles Cresap now deceased,
but formerly resident of Keyser, this
state and n brother of Gus. +. Cresap.
Sr, of Kingwood. who has been dead
number of years. The boy was left
an orphan and was raised here by
his uncle Gus till about sixteen when
HN Aoh away 40 hbpNt utSCTlDeus
1t is not unusual for druggists to
recommend Chamberlains Cough REM
edy TO their customers. Many OF them
have used il themselves, or in their
families and know from personal ex-
perience its great value in the treat
ment Of coughs, colds and Group. They
know too that their customers are
their best friends and naturally wish
To give them the most reliable medicine
they have for those ailments. Messrs
Daughterty Bros, prominent druggists
of Indiana, Pa. say, I'VE sell more of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy than of
any other cough syrup, and always
take pleasure in recommending IL to
our customers" Mr.. H. NJ. Urey, the
popular druggist at Fredonia, Pa. who
has sold Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
Tor several years, says II can truly
say that IL is the best cough medicine
In the market" For sale at 25 and so
cents per bottle by ]. A. Lenhart
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10

The University Team Getting Down
TO Bard NOrk-The Line UP-The
The Game Sc Far Arranged.

TERRA ALrA. w. VA. Sept. 5--The
I West Virginia University Foot. ball
team has been in practice at this place
almost one week The men are show
ing up exceedingly well in the daily
] practice. All the different applicants
1 for positions ON the team are putting
forth their very best efforts 10 mater
islize their ambitions Practice takes
place daily, sometimes twice day. in
the beautiful new Terra Alta Park,
situated i'm n cove in the mountains
about enc and half miles from town
Along one side OF the park lies beau
tful artificial lake one mile in length
and n quarter OF mile in breadth. 1t
is provided with n boat house. boats,
and also n nsptha yacht. The boys of
the team enjoy themselves very much
boat riding on the lake. The park is
also provided with commodious pavil-
ion and dancing hall Daring the com.
ing week number OF balls will be Civ
en- in honor OF the University team, at
the park pavilion.
Under the slilful coaching aud train.
ing of "Doggie" Trenchard the ex-
Princeton captain. w. V. L., Is going
To play winning ball from the start of.
Princeton will likely be the only team
that will down the Varsity eleven this
autumn. All other teams with which
the w, V. u. plays will have To trail
their colors in tho dust before the w 9.
" U "old gold and blue"
The probable makeup OF the line will
be something like that OF last year
Tost and White tackles; Krebs and
NethlSen guards; and Stamford center;
the ends viii! likely be picked up from
the following named men Yeager,
Robb, Crosse, Mcdonald and Bruner.
The quarterback will be Braillen, w.
Il J. S superb player of last year; Ely,
W. Il j. S great half back OF last year,
will play the same position for the w
v u. this season; Kunst, South, Orr
and Cole will be the other halves, while
f. Yost will probably do the kicking
and punting at the position Of full back,
With this array of foot ball talent w.
" U. ought to see victory perched upon
her banner great many times during
the coming season.
Games have been arranged as follows;
Lehigh, October 8; Lafayette, October
z; Virginia Polytechnic Institute. oc-
tober 10; Washington & Lee, October
IA; U. s. Naval Academy, October II;
Dickinson College, at Martinsburg, DC.
tober %; Center College, at Charleston,
November 8; University of Virginia, al
Charleston, November z; University OF
Cincinnati, at cincinnati, Thanksgiving
Day. The dates for the games with
Princeton, w. & j., Ohio State Univers-
ity, at Columbus North Carolina Uni
versity. and the r. A. c. Club have not
been arranged yet, but will no doubt
be perfected in few days
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Masontown.
TIT AND TAT.

Correspondence Of the Argus.
s. B. Kirk was at Morgantewn last
Tuesday.
Miss Lullie Watson is visiting at
Myersdale, Pa.
Miss Ella Copeman was calling on
friends here recently.
!. w. and y. M. Kirk we're at King
wood recently on business.
Henry Snyder, OF Keyser, is visiting
Simon %. Snyder this week.
Mr.. Roger and sister, of Buckhaunon,
are visiting at l. J. Welton's.
Mrs Belle Ringer. Of Terra Alta, was
visiting S l.. Cobun last Sunday.
D. r Kirk and family were calling
on friends near Newburg recently
Fletcher Mckinney was business
caller at the county scat last week
Rev Timmous will deliver his last scr
mon on Sept. 18th, at 3 o'clock p. N.
H. a Hartley was the guest Of
friends AT St Clairsville. Ohio, last week.
Miss Belle Menear has returned home
after an extended visit nc Gladesville.
Miss Myra Gibson. Of Independence,
was stopping with friends here last
week.
Miss Belle McMnleu Is stopping with
her brother, N. w. McMnlen, at the
present
Mrs Josie ziun, Of Morgantown, WAS
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. $. Kirk
last week
W. Posteu and I'd Williams. Of King
wood we're in town last week on
business
Rev. Carroll delivered his farewell
sermon on Sunday, Sept 9Th at 1890
o'clock q. ri.
Miss Maud Watson was calling on
friends at Oladcsvillo Saturday and
sunday last
Mrs Mintio Miller, Of Tunnclton,
was visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Simon Martin. last week.
MIRA Minnie Iucthison, Of BOARD
Tree. was stopping with her parents
during The past few weeks
r vs.. Kirk and a. n Cobnn are at
tending che state Council 81 Jr. .. O..
/ A. NJ. 90 Ciarissburg this week
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10
How'a This I!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catafrh that can
not be cured by Hans Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY q Co, Props, Toledo,
Ohio.
We the undersigned. have known T.
j. Cheney for the last fifteen pears. and
believe him perfectly honora bic in all
business transactions and financially
able 10 carry out any obligations made
by their firm
Toledo, o., Waiding, Kiunan 81 Mar
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system
Price, 75c, per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists Testimonials free.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10
Sinclair News.
Correspondence of the Argus.

Correspondence of the Argue.
II YOU will allow mo a little spuce IA
your paper will give you few items
Hurrah for Bryan and Brown.
People In general are done threshiug.
Isaiah Bolysrd spen, day ~ King
wood ON business last week
We are having good singing school
at No with u large attendance.
Rev. u. II. Brooks held his last quar-
terly meeting AT the Chapel last S1tur-
dav aud sunday. There was larlrs
crowd ont
Wheat is very light oats is only
moderate crop, AMI corn cutting is the
business OF the day &C present Germ
is ~ moderate crop also
There was Bryan and Sswa'l Club
organized at No s saturday night W tin
w. a. Bolyard as president, Jacob
Roster MS vice president, u. y. Keyscr.
secretary and Lot Ridgway. assista mt
secretary. Thirty-thrue members sign>
cd the club and % great many fnorc
who win sign We hope the club will
mako saccess and win the diry for
Bryan and Brown. After the club was
organized Luke Dalton addressed tho
people, and then Albert Dalton dis
cussed the issue of the day aud received
many cheers from the crowd We have
but one Republican in town and he ~
blacksmith and is on top of tho fences
almost ready 20 fall over.
JouxNy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10
Tucker County Heard From.

To the Editor Of The ARGUS.
TEXAS, TUCKER Co, Sept z, 1896.
Our Free Silver Mass Meeting at
Murphy School House on Saturday was
a monster. The meeting was called to
order by Squire Goodwin, who made a
very strong opening speech favoring
Bimetallism. After which he introduce
ed Mr.. G. w. Roster, who for about two
hours, in a most powerful and convinc-
ing manner, unraveled the golG stand
ard, showing the widespread disaster
that has been brought 20 the masses
by its establishment lie also showed
in whose interest il was 70 have our
silver money struck down as one OF the
standard moneys OF the people
We have been going TO public speak
ing during each campaign for years,
but Mr.. Rosters speech was the most
logical and created the greatest ANNA
ton and applause Of anything we ever
heard. Five Republicans cheered for
Bryan and said we are for Bryan and
Free Silver, let others do as they may
We Of Glover district. challenge any
Of your gold bug speakers 20 meet Mr..
Roster on the issue Of the day.
Cpow
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10

We received this week copy OF
the jamaica Post, published at
Kingston, Jamaica, under date OF
August 4. 1896. and copy Of the
Hawkes. Bay Herald, published at
Napier, New Zealand, aud dated
july 10, 1896, also copy of ths
Victoria Vest Messenger, from Vic
toria, South Africa. under date OF
July 3, 1896. These papers are
something OF a curiosity, coming az
they do from the remotest parts of
the world and from such widely
different sections. The papers'are
well patronized with advertising
matter. but the style is old fash
toned and awkward and not near
as bright and attractive as our
country papers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-09-10
Reeasvillo.

Correspondence Of The Argus
H. Z. Stemple was visiting at John
Loar's one day last week
No moro arms, legs or ncclSs broken
in this vicinity that we have heard OF
Mrs Belle Ringer OF Terra Alta. Ia
visiting her parents, Mr., aud Mrs j :.
Loar, of this place.
goodly number OF our people at.
tended the Baptist Association at
Gladesville last week..
Melvin snyder, of Bradiock. Pa, and
Miss Flo Lenkius, OF Kingwood, were
calling at Mrs. Emily Fairfax's last
Saturday.
We were pleased to see the smiling
face OF H. H. Wolf OF Lcnox. in our
midst again. MIR. Wolf came over tu
attend the Association at Gladcsvnle.
! suppose John Born was surprised
TO learn of his misfortune. The report
was not true am sorry / sent IL TO
Toe published, but l am glad for his
sake, that il was not true was mis-.
informed.
One night not long since some one
was mean enough Co go and steal sis
bottles OF grape wine, that Mrs. j. :
Loar highly priced, as IL was extra fiue
She says she does not care SO much for
the wine as the bottles, and that she
will be very much obliged To them IL
they win return them,
The moaning winds tell u.s. with un-
mistakable correctness, that we have
stepped across the Threshold ofanoth.
err season, the snddcst,and most melnn-
choly part of the year. Soon the trees
will change their green verdure foi the
more gaudy dress OF autumn. and al
most Gro we are aware their nantes
will have fallen off and we will Toe
ruththlcssly trampling their beautiful
robes under our feet The signing,
moaning winds seem like IA wall OF
woe and the tossing branches look as
though they were fighting the fate
that leaves them bare through the
bleak winds of winter We will not
mourn for departed summer, but look
eagerly forward TO the happy spring
time.
But Mr.. Editor, want To tell you
this. in regard to another item In my
last, that has falshood stamped upon
II. IL seems that I am little behind
the times, for did not catch on" 20
the movement tin "a few days ago.
was not n little surprised TO learn OF a
cecret society beng formed, and two
prominent gentlemen land church
members) soliciting members for IL.
To one OF those. belong part of the
false reports in my last letter. was
not aware of the new society or its re-
quirements, or ! should have known
better than TO pay nny heed TO what ]
heard was presented with card
and told that since that last letter 20
the paper, / could bo an "ornery"
member The card reads like this
National League of Liars,
Universal Castle. No 9.
This is to certify that you have been
admitted % the above society, and hav.
ing fully qualified yourself. you are
now eligible 20 election TO office.
ANANfAs, Chief Liar.
SAPPHRf, Alternate.
/ promise you not 20 join, so you can
publish without fear.
NEBBY NDfROD.