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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

Report Of the Examining Committee
OHieo Of The Mutual LIE Insurance Company
OF Nov York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

As ue remarked before. We VII
back Kingwood against any town
81 iis size ln Uncle SANS domain
Tor Republican aspirauts Coz office
The Town Council almost 90 % man
has joined DE Primary Procession
aud enlisted Tor go Office.
FIE-T-rhe Mayor. William g.
Manear. is % candidate Cor Assessor.
sacOSD-Ihe Town Recorder.
james W FIyno. wants t0 be
esquire Flynn. - if foa please.
THIRD Thc To8a Sergeant. W
IT Wheeler, Is anHioos 90 serve four
years as High Constable for cha
district
FoUhrH ID. N. Wotrnq one OF
Che Coune.imen, i8 O. candidate Tor
rc election as Prosecuting Attorney.
fiFrH--Jamcs a Lcnhart an
o.hcr member ~ tho Council. Be-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

There are Two candidates out for
The Bcpublican nomination for
Member Of the C0uuty Court for
this district. Waitman Wiley
Graham and Squire Alpha ID.
llagsns. The former announced
last week and The latter is out this
week fixing up bic foncos. q. g.
Craig and Geo A Williams have
been spoken Of al candidate
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19


How many of these same men and
boys could be found in a reading
room reading some good book or
periodical if there was such a thing in
town? Almost any young man or
boy who goes down town in the even
ing TO spend few hours, and having
no other place to go, can be found in
side or in the immediate vicinity Of a
saloon, and what more can be expect
ed under the existing circumstances?
By opening up free reading rooms
and putting the library in suitable
quarters you will have decent and
respectable place for young boy, to
spend his spare time, and place
where he can acquire knowledge Of q
higher, instead of lower degree.
This matter should not be thrust
aside or treated lightly, but should
be looked into seriously and acted
lDOn.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

We would respectfully call the at
tention of the public library board to
the Generous Offer," in another col
umn, made by one of our representa-
tive citizens. The offer should not be
overlooked, as it gives the board a
chance to obtain a suitable room in a
good locality free of charge, and the
city should then devise ways and
means for increasing its library and
making it useful to the public. At
present time the city is as bad off, if
not worse, than it would be if it had
no library at all. Another thing
should not be lost sight Of, and one
which would be of the greatest hene.
fit to mankind, and that is the open.
ing up of a public reading room. How
many of our young men and boys &C
down town evenings to- while away
their time between tea and bedtime'
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

The silver humbuggery has SO COM
pletely died out in the east that the
great iron mills and glass works have
started up, SO sure are they that Nc
Kinley will be elected. Let the peo-
pie be certain that cKinley will be
elected and the hard times will begin
to wane with the silver craze. Conf
dence is what is wanted, coupled
with projection.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19
the low rates which have since pre-

the low rates which have since pre-
vailed,
This record, it will be at once seen,
is wholly different from that Of silver
and it clearly shows that it has been
wholly independent Of white metal.
Other causes operated to effect prices
of wheat. 1t is not difficult. to find
these causes. For the last decade
there has been peace in the the civil
lied world and the happy state ofaf-.
fairs exist and all the nations of the
earth are engaged in the arts Of peace.
Chief of this is agriculture. By ex-
tending her railway lines India has
become large competitor in wheat
raising; in the same way Russia has
enlarged her surplus crop hundred
million bushels and the Argentine
Republic that few years ago export
ed none nowoyields surplus OF sixty
million bushels. In the face of such
tremendous crops as these competing
with our own it is not strange that
the price has sunk to unproductive
rates. Nor is it strange that other
food products have sympathized with
the decline. ~. -s- "
These data show that the only rela-
Etion between silver and wheat is that
which results from their own causes
and effects. Each have been effected
by the influence of the general law
that controls all things used or pro-
duced by man, regardless of each
other. The free coiner is only trying
to befog the farmer and the man who
has little. chance to study subjects in
a broad way. The purpose is mis-
leading, and, as we see it, dishonest.
In this connection it must not be
overlooked that the great rank and
file of our own people have been liv-
ing on short rations since 1892. In
stead of eating creamery butter, short
horn beef and Poland China pork, as
Farmer Wilson puts it, they have
economical. Many have been glad
to get liver and olemargarine, corn
bread and short ribs. With five mil
lion families compulsorily economic
ing in this way, is il any wonder that
the home market is demoralized alsos
What the nation needs is the indus
try and prosperity that existed in
1902 and all will be we'll. Free
coinage cannot give it, tor that will be-
come another disturbing element, the
extent of which no man can fathom.
The party that gave'it before only can
give it again.-Decorah Qa.) Repub-
lican. .....-... -.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Free Trade Bryan has made sad
mistake by going to New York to be
notified of his nomination, as he has
got his campaign bosses to fighting
among themselves. That is his Sec
ond mistake. His first was the mis-
take of his life time, and that was in
St. Louis when he accepted the NOM
ination.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Down the line in the little town of
Kerkhoven there budded forth last
week Vol. l, No. |, Of The Banner,
edited, owned and published by one
w. H. Bohannan. It's a bright and
newsy little sheet, and what is more,
and best Of all, it is right on the mon
ey question, being for sound money.
Long live The Bannerl
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19
THE WEDDING GOWN.

The seamstress on the wedding gown
Her rapid needle plies. :
A cleaning mass of shimmering silk
And lace and pearl it lies
Her face is worn and sad and old. j,
And Ger the garment low
Is bent a cheek that glowed with hope
Some twenty years ago.
To fashion then her own fair gown
She thought that distant day,
But fate had crossed her joyous path
And swept the flowers away.
Those long past dreams that might have
been
Around about her press.
The sheltered home of happy love
Crowds round the wedding dress
Broken links Of vanished youth,
With stitches one by one.
The shroud would be an easier task
The wedding dress is done.
Alice Sherwin Chase in Chicago Inter Ocean.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Potato Patch Pingree has been
nominated for governor of Michigan
lbv the Republicans. We have often
heard of money securing an Office for
a man, but this is the first instance
we have of potatoes securing an Office
forsany one.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19
SILVER AND. WHEAT PRICES.


One of the most ablest speeches of
the last congress on the money ques-
ton was made by Hon. Martin NJ.
johnson of North Dakota. 1t will be
circulated widely in this campaign.
Mr. J0hnsOn's aim was to show there
is no foundation whatever in the claim
of the free coinage people that low
prices of breadstuffs wheat, primar-
,ily,)is consequence of silver "demon
etization" as they term it. He does
this by charts which show at a glance
, the fluctuations in values, by years,
of silver, wheat, corn, oats and hay.
Those who use the fall in prices as
a free silver argument adroitly select
their years for comparison and sup
press all data and facts that have any
bearing opposing their theories. Mr.,
Johnson's chart include every year
! , and omit nothing that touches upon
the question at issue. His silver
/ chart begins with 1873 when the pro-
4 duction was 63 millions ounces and
tfhe price S1.30 an ounce. The ad
vance in production was steadily up
ward with only slight variations, to
l67 millions ounces in 1894. The
Idecline in prices was equally as di-
trect, with fewer fluctuations, from
Sl3O to 60 cents per ounce. The ar
gumnnt is almost irresistible that the
law of supply and demand has oper-
ated as it always does. The increased
supply was 160 per cent and the
shrinkage in value only trife over
so per cent,
No other explanation of the fall of
the value of silver bullion is neces-
/ sary. If it were it could be found in
! the enormous discoveries. of silver
mines and the cheapened process of
working them. When silver was high
it was a scarce article and the cost of
mining so great that every dollar it
sold for was earned by the producer
In the like manner the production
and values of farm products are
treated by Mr.. johnson. Of wheat
! he gives three charts. One presents
the values of wheat per bushel in the
worlds markets; another the value in
India, purely silver country; and
and the third the value of the wheat
crop per acre from 1873 to 1894. I'm
like silver there appears in each one
of these charts marked fluctuations.
In India, where wheat is bought and
sold for silver, the price was 5.25
rupees in 1879 as compared with 3,lS
j rupees in 1878; and in 1894 it was
mime per cent higher than when "the
Icrime of 1878" was committed. In
the worlds markets, also. there has
.sbeen no uniform decline. The range
of prices has been up and down, or
Twas so until 1890. The price in 1873
Twas ST. OF per busheI in gold; it sank
Ito SIC. in IA; ;-rose steadily to S1.03
jin '77;-fell to 77c. in '78;-went back
TO ST. 10 in '79;-down to 99c. in 'SO;-
.up to $1.19 in '81;-down to 8Sc. in
eS2;-to 64c. in '84;-then after slight
variations it went up to e3c. in SOL;
and from that time it fell steadily to
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

We are able this week to supply
our readers with G. K. Davis elegant
speech. You should not fail to read
it, and read it carefully.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

!, Bourke Cochran, we'll know Dem
ocrat and able speaker, delivered a
speech in New York last evening that
tore Bryan's Madison Square Garden
speech all to ssmithereens.'
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

A straw tells which way the wind
blows, and a a.'straw'' vote tells which
way the. votes go. The latter was
taken the other day in the saw mills
of Minneapolis among the workmen
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Rocky Mountain Tea cure consti-
patton, sick headache, gives strength,
new life. Hulburd & Co.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19
! FOR SALE-A good cushion-tire
bicycls. A bargain. C. Z. SHELLEY.

. Have just received over 1000 pat
terms of the latest novelties, in
gents clothing. Pants to order,
$3.50 and up. Suits to order, $3.50
and up. We guarantee to please you
or no sale. A. L. STENGER.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19
To Cleanse the system

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious. or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to a healthy activity, without fri
tating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds or fevers use Syrup of
Figs,
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

John Lind's record is being looked
into, and it is found TO have been of a
yellish tint, similar to gold.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

I havea new lot of holdings which
I am framing pictures with at re-
duced rates. E. f. Hill.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Go to S. Stewart for your fence
posts and fence wire. Gidden paint
ed only 24 cents per pound.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

j. r. Krueger carries complete
line Of paints, oils, varnishes and
brushes, and at very reasonable
prices.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

In order to take comfort a ham
mock is indispensable. Kruger can
save you money on hammocks.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

st. Paul Paint and Color Co.'s
ready-mixed paint at J. r. Kruegers.
Absolutely guaranteed.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Farmers should bear in mind that
E. J. Jones' is the place to buy their
machine oil.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19
u. J. Jones has lust added a com

y. y. JUHVS mas just Huu6u COH-
plete stock furniture to his hardware
and any one wishing anything in that
line would do we'll to examine his
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

for Mckinley and Bryan, and Nc
Kinley secured z to l, which goes to
show that the laboring men are sound
on the money question. '
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

A complete stock of refrigerators,
ice cream freezers, water coolers and
water filters kept constantly on hand
at E. j, Jones'.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Paints, oils and varnishes, always
fresh and new and a complete stock
at E. J. Jones'.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

If you need any wall paper, go t.
J. R. Kruger. He will save you
money.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

You can find the finest movements
and one of the incest line of Gold
watches in the Northwest at H. B.
Lund's.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

What relief to the public when
election will be oyer.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

Even Daniel Webster was in favor
of reciprocity.
Morris tribune., 1896-08-19

%, and Glenwood Aug. "a.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Ripans Tabules: for sour stomach.
Ripans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles.


Judge Rice of the Superior Court
has recently, handed down decision
which says. The duty of County
Superintendent is not purely minis
terial but involves the exercise of a
discretionary and quasi judicial pow
er in granting certificates, the court
imposes on him the duty to refuse
them when the exercise of personal
knowledge or a due investigation
convinces him that the applicant is
legally disqualified for any reason.
The finality of his decision does not
depend upon his absolute correctness
He should not reject the applicant
without hearing, but the terms and
conditions of such hearing rest with
him. In this case the Superintend-
ent refused to certify that the appl-
cant was not in the habit of using
intoxicants as beverage or that he
was person of good moral charac-
ter, and the court sustained his ac-
ton.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
LAYTON.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
LAYTON, May s6-The prospect for a
good stand of corn is not encouraging at
this date, some is up nicely, and some lies
In the ground as bright as the day it was
planted. The cut worms is very destrue-
tive this year, and the solemn crow does
not forget to put in his fine work too. 1t
Is said that the darkest hour is just before
the dawn, so let us hope that more propi-
tious times are near at hand.
Frank Scott Of Milford, and Anna NJ.
Tucker of Sandyston were united in mar
riage ON May by Rev, Van Claim of the
Hainesville charge. The father of the
bride, James Tucker, is the most noted
poultry man in the Township, and was the
pioneer at the business in this valley.
The social in the Centreville church on
Saturday evening was affected by the hard
times. $3.50 was taken in, and as soon as
the amount can be doubled it win be used
to paper the church anew. 1t needs it very
much, with new coat Of paint, and a new
graveyard fence the improvements would
be very marked.
The butcher says that he loves the
PRESS but don't like its personals that
refer to him, because while his reputation
may not be any OF the best at home, he
thinks it might hurt his business on the
Pennsylvania side of the Delaware. Bet
ter go at it and build up a reputation that
will wash ON either side of the river neigh
Dor, and on the ferry too. A clear con-
science is a wonderfully strong shield, and
win enable you to look every man square
in the eye, with head up. Try it old friend.
The lower road across the mountain il
In a very bad condition said to be nearly
impossible. When the road machine was
used upon it this road was kept in very
satisfactory condition, but under the new
regime it seems to be going like our other
roads, to the demnition bOw-wOws, since
the neglect Of our roads proceeds in the
main from pure cussedness, the threats Of
indicting would be deservedly carried out
The vaporings Of the Orator, Butcher
and Freeholder, in the Gazette and othei
papers during the last couple Of months
we are told were written over, revised and
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief.
Ripans Tabules cure Indigestion.
THAT troublesome Faucet.

A plumber was called in recently,
as plumbers are always by way of
being called in, to see to a faucet in
a kitchen sink where there was the
usual fault of a constant dripping.
He said it needed a new washer, and
then, as he fitted it out, he added
The fault here was the old one, the
faucet has been turned too hard.
That wears out the washer very
soon. OF course it must go far
enough to shut the water quite off
But farther than that is generally
the manner in which it is done, and
farther than that is the matter
with a faucet that leaks as this has
been doing. "
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

The paper product of the world in
1890 was estimated to exceed 1000
900 tons.
A single swallow, according to an
authority, devours six thousand
flies in day.
The truffie is the most wonderful
vegetable in the world it has nei
ther roots, stem, leaves, flowers, no1
seeds.
The smallest salary paid to a head
of a civilized government is $15 pei
year to the president of the Repub.
lie of Andorra, in the Pyrenees.
The State of Indiana furnished a
great many tall men for the army
Out of over 49, whose descrip-
tions were taken at the time of en-.
listing ten per cent were six feet
tall.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

school house last evening was well attend
ed and was a success. It consisted Of songs
recitations, dialogues etc. Miss Bertha
Black presided at the organ.
The total enrolment Of the school the
past term was 50, the average daily at
tendance 4S.
The Delaware river Is so low our fisher
men have stopped fishing for shad.
Mrs. Julia Kerr has returned from New
ton.
Col. Nyce Post G.. A. r. will come over
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock May 30, to
decorate the graves Of veterans in the Re
ford church cemetery. Our citizens are
requested to turn out and bring flowers to
assist the old vets whose ranks are getting
thinner every year as the graves are get
ting more numerous.
School no one closed yesterday for the
term. DICK.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
A New Kind Of soap for slcvoIlsts.

Now the long-distance cyclist
may keep clean and not carry more
weight in either soap or dirt than is
necessary. Some genius has pre-
pared little article, which looks
like memorandum book, but the
leaves are of soap. The cyclist tears
out a leaf or two and washes his
hands with that. The ordinary cake
of soap is an unpleasant thing to
handle or carry after having used,
and this device is economical and
convenient.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
A Western schoolmaster Says.

l will spell emmy man, woman or
child in the hull state fur a dick
summary, or kash priz of one hund-
red dollers a side, the money to be
awarded by Kommittee of clergy
men or skool direktors. There has
been a blamed site of BLOWN about
my spellin, and now want them to
put up or shet up. won't be put
down by a passel of ignoramuses
because differ with noah websters
stile NV spellin.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
LEpcEpALE.

Especial Correspondence to the PREss.)
LEDGEDALE. May 25th - Friday morn
ing, Miller Rnnyon had quite a little
bother with the grist mill getting it to run
as it shonld and upon investigation found
that the long looked for Sucker" had
come, and that they had come to stay.
They had clogged the water wheel in such
a way that they could not get out or be
taken out only by hard work. Everybody
had fish Friday.
Miss Cora Kimble, of Paupac, passed
through this place Friday with party who
were viewing the beautiful scenery along
the Paupac river at this place.
WAYNE COTTNTy
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
MONrAouE.
Especial Correspondence to the PRESS.
MONTAGUE. Nav 27

MONTAGUE, May "a.
Mrs. Fanny Lundy is confined to her bed
Dr. NJ Cole Of Hainesville is in attendance
Alexander Westbrook is suffering from
blood poision caused by slight scratch
on his right thumb. DIR. H. E. Emerson
has him in charge.
The road frolic yesterday was we'll at
tended the boys had good time, plenty
to eat and lots Of beer
A new law passed by our last Legisla
ture and signed by the Governor imposes
a penalty Of SO on road Oyerseers to repair
roads with stones no larger then one inch
square unless covered with fine sand OF
earth.
Geo. Armstrong is making some neces
sary repairs to his house.
ThOs. Bunnell, OF Port Jeryis Is having
the house repaired on the farm lately pur
chased by him.
The entertainment at the Brick Hous'
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules: gentle cathartic.
Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
Cold Water PARTY in Trouble.

The Prohibitionists held their
National Convention in Pittsburg
on Wednesday. The silver ques
ton was paramount, the Western
delegates being for free silver and
the Eastern against. The real OBJ
ject of the party is lost sight of and
it threatens to be wrecked on side
issue. The free silverites are anx-
ious to espouse all the isims of the
Populists, while the others desire to
stick to prohibition as the sole plank
of the platform.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

nO0 REWARD. The school directors
DZO of Dingman township will pay
twenty dollars for information which will
lead to the detection and conviction of any
person or persons committing any trespass
or doing any damage to any school house
or property therein in said township.
By order of the board,
Nov, z, 1895. IRA b. CASE, Sec.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
plNeMAN,s FERRY.

Especial Correspondence TO the PREss)
DINeMAN's FERRY, May 27-There will
be a memorial address in the service at
and at the NJ. X Church at Dingmans in
the evening at 8. The soldiers are kindly
invited. It is to be hoped that the Coun-
ty convention VIII be largely attended
next Tuesday June 2. NJ. E. C.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
Correspondence,

Correspondents are particularly
requested to send in all news in
tended for publication not later
than Wednesday in each week to in
sure insertion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

EOR SALE. A small farm located near
IL Matamoras, known as the Hensel or
Reinhardt place, containing 2l acres.
Finely located, well watered. House and
barn. Fruit of all kinds. Part improved.
Title clear. For terms, price, ETC., address
Lock box G Milford, Pa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

T'RESPASS NOTICE. Notice is hereby
Il given that trespassing on the premises
of the undersigned, situated in DIngman
township, for any purpose whatever is
strictly forbidden, and all offenders will be
promptly prosecuted. IRA b. CASE.
Oct. "a, 1895.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

How early do you clean house,
Mrs. Perkins?" " Well, 1 always
try to get started before the neigh
bors begin to borrow my steplad-
der. "-Chicago Record.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

Happy the man who early learns
the wide chasm that lies between
his wishes and his powers. Goethe
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29
~

dpEO REWARD. This reward will be
IDOU paid to any person furnishing evil
dence as TO the party who cut the shad net
at Conashaugh last week. Apply at this
office.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

Most opium-eaters die within five
years after they have reached that
stage at which they can consume a
third of an ounce day.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-05-29

A "bike" cleaning brigade is pro-
posed for London, the boys to be
stationed at street corners like the
boOtblacks.