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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Around the World.

LONDON, December 2s.-Under the
lead ership of DR.. Lunn of the Royal
Geographical society, large party OF
monied people started todsy for q
cruise around the British empire in
commemoration of the queens jubi
lee.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Attache to an Embassy.

WASHINGTON, December 2S.-The
president has designated Lieut-Col
Alfred Bates, as the military attache
to the American EN- bassy at the court
of ST. James, England. He is married,
speaks Freoch and is man of in
dependent means.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28

Deputy Sheriff TenEyck and Dia-
mond Dick arrested four Mexicans up
about the smelter yesterday evening
who were charged with stealing cattle
in New Mexico. They were locked up
on q charge of bringing stolen proper
ty into the state. Their rames are
Carlos, Librado and Hilario Bernal
and Pedro Lopez. They stole the cat
tie from near Mesilla Park and
brought them here for sale.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
A Lynching Threatened.

MERRITT, Texas, December 2S.-Al.
bert Brooks. u prominent cit'zer, was
shot aud killed by.an unknown man last
night. The sheriff with blood hounds
is in pursuit of the murderer and a
lynching threatened.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
An Old Feud.

LUTTRELL, Tenn, December 2S-
James Holloway, a farmer, was killed
last night in a fight at his home with
Jas. Smith, as the result of an old feud
caused by moonshiner raid in which
Smiths father and mother killed some
of the raiders
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Orange Crop Injured.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec amber 2S.-Es-
Inmates on the damage to the orange
crop by frosts is placed, by relia bic
authorities, at one million dollars.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Europe is Aroused.

ST. LOUIS. Decem ber2 28.-The Globe
Democrats special cable from st.
Petersburg says the announcement of
the occupation of Kinchow by Russians
has created CONSERVATION in Great
Britain and throughout Europe. It is
but a short distance north of Port Ar
thur.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Shot Through Jealousy.

KANSAS CITY, December 28.-Mrs.
Susie Blakely was shot and instantly
killed this morning by James Reed,
aged 21, and eight years her junior
Jealousy was the motive. Reeds
father was hanged in 1893 for wife
MURDER
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28

The Arizona Canaigre company with
a capital stock of 81 800, 900, and the Ar
g,o-Ame-ican Canaigre company with.a
p crate under the laws of A arizona.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Katherine Kidder I'll.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec amber % -Ka-
therine Kidder is i'll at the Southern
hotel from nervous prcstrs tion. Her
condition is serious and no ons is per-
mitted to see ber.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28

A II years old boy near Henderson,
Texas, while crazed with whiskey,
shot five men-one fatally, and blew
his own brains out
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
The Actor Sentenced.

NEW YORK, December 2S.-Rad-
cliffe, the dude actor, was sentenced to
six months in the penitentiary this
morning for III treating his wife,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28

Sheriff Simmons went down to Sierra
Blanca this afternoon after witne sses
in the Miller murder case.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Want Luesgert's Factory.

CHICAGO, December 2S.-Luetgert
the alleged wife murderer, has been
offered 100000 for his sausage factory
by Peoria parties.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28

New York state has 200 labor or.
ganizations with 60, 600 members.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28

Cattle thieves are given a good deal
of trouble up in Grant county.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-28
Silver Markets.

NEW YORK, December 2S.-Silver
h6s,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
GAINESVILLE.
Correspondence of tho Argus.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
John Christopher and wife are tho
guests of j. G. White and wife.
The Rev. Taylor is holding an old
time revival at the Kelley school house
The wHrm weather hos given our
farmers n good chance To quarry lime.
stone and they are making good use OF
the opportunity.
Mrs Ella White still Lingerie as usual,
while Mrs. Lydia Feather shows no
change, more than she is steudily
growing weaker.
The Rev. Jerome Kelley, of this
place, has bought and shipped 1900
head of sheep during the season and
is still in the business
Our porlSers arc about all sailed and
ID. w. Fraxee claims TO be in the lend
He killed two pigs, soven months old,
that dressed 276 and ss5 pounds, not
The Rev. Peatres gnve US trial SER
mon in the Luthern Chapel on Thurs
day evening and IL is supposed that he
will succeed the Rev Berry on this
charge.
The late tracking snow was quito q
down fall 20 the rabbits in this section.
There was but one fox and no deer
killed in this neighborhood. A. Il.
Collins was the slayer OF the fox.
would like 10 say something about
tho Dinglcy tariff bill but don't like
60 strike man when he is down. |
sometimes wish that some OF those
who promised me treat IL tho bill did
not more than meet the expenditures,
would como around aad set IL up.
Some Of our young mon arc sending
to Clark, Stump and Miller for their
Christmas presents, and we fear that
In some cases Santa Claus will fell
little too important aud may over load
his ware house, yet
To some he'll give whiskcy,
To some he'll give beer;
To some he'll give trouble,
To some he'll give cheer
SALAMANDER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
Albrightsyille.
JENNIE MAY.

Correspondence Of the Argus.
Frank Crane spent Sunday In tho
Craborchard.
Matthias Tsets was in our midst Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stalev Martin were
visiting Mountain friends, Sunday.
Charles WEIGH lost three calves.
lately. Charles seems TO have bad
luck with his stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Metzler attended
quarterly meeting at Wesley Chapel
Saturday and Sunday
Peter Titchenell has been under the
physicians care for a couple of weeks.
DR.. Graham is attending him.
Miss Ada r. Crane is visiting rel
atives AZ Bayard, w. Va. She will re-
main there until after Xmas.
The young folks are practicing reg-
ulariy for the Xmas entertainment
which promises 20 be quite treat
Our young men have opened up n
coal bank here, and are doing rush
ing business Success 10 you, gents.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter MoClan!hnn.
who have been here visiting, returned
90 their home at Terra Alta, last week.
Harve Elliott says he has been try
ing 20 pet a Crane bird. but no thinks
his efforts have been in vain. ~ the
bird" has flown, and fastened 20 a
Twig(R).
The people here were greatly shocked
90 benr that Wesley Bishop,Of Martins
burg. had committed suicide. he was
well known BY our people, as he was
raised here.
O. A Bccrbowcr taught The school
here fev days last week. Mr.. White
was called away 10Y the death OF his
sister. Orval was at home in the
school room here, az he has taught
very successfully here heretofore.
CRACKER JACK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
THE LITTLE SPARROW.

From the Warrington News.
One beautiful day, a week or two
ago, the weather being pleasant, the
windows were raised in room No. of
our public school Presently a little
sparrow flew into the room. Miss
Moore, the teacher, had the children
lay aside their books and pencil their
thoughts in regard 20 the little song
ster. The following is specimen Of
the children's work and wit.
sparrow, little sparrow
n could have Thy wings
could free this world 81 sorrow:
oh tho songs that would sing.
u hllsths wsrld with sladno,s,
Whsn your songs 50 swoot e. hear.
Oh this world should know no sadness.
when you always are 80 near.
GOD who made thes lovely birdie
70 6!l this earth with ioy,
And 30 sing away Our sainess
And rsHacr % with Its JOY.
Did ne send you 10 this school room
TO teach us th.1 grand lesson
Always look 20 Him for help
Hvsn in lilo deepest sorrow
when the .ty IL dark and gloomy.
Casting shadows ON this earth,
And tho lilhtnings ftsh bcucathi 80
And The thunder DER 90 rolls.
when wo hear Thy cheerful chipping.
Know that God Is hoping thee,
VIII save bic little children
That are looking or tO Him
Ethel Bo5Iey.
There are y couple Of other poems.
but wee only give the above, since The
author is q little daughter Of Mr. a. J..
Boslcy, formerly 81 Kingwo0d.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
Another Fatal Accident

Died, a. the home of his brother in
Terra Alta Tuesday of this week, \
A. Hanger, a young man aged about
% years. His death was caused by "A
fracture Of the skull, which he sus-
tanned Thursday of last week. lie was
cook for Jim Riley's FLOATING Gang. a"
that travels over the b. & O. putting
IN new steel rails, and the camp had
been at Terra Alta for some time and
last Thursday were ordered down TO
Huttons TO do some work. An engine
backed mp for the cars aud as Hanger
was on top OF the cabSose at the time.
hc was either knocked Off or fell of i'm
some way, strikinC his head on the
rail or cross-ties, fracturiug his skull
nj the base OF the brain, from which
he remained unconscious till his death,
except for little while at time. Or
5. NJ. Scott and DR. Daily and Dr. =. T.
bogges, were all summoned but
could 10 nothing nuca for him. The
funeral took pace yesterday, and was
largely attended.
The deceased was single and
brother OF Ezra Hanger, the merchant
ut Terra Alta aud was popular
young man and his early and sad
death is quite blow TO large circle
of friends aud relatives
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
A Fraud
Editor Argus:


There is limit where forbearance
ssasea to be virtue, is an adage of
old aud l don't like to interfere in the
business Of anyone who is not n fraud.
But whore anyone makes IL his bust
ness to travel around through the
country. acting the tws-fold knave,
the best thing that can be done. is TO
give him just bit of free advertising;
and i'm this case we deem IL necessary
to vsntilats the actions of quaclS
doctor, who we are informed, 10y re.
liable Information is nothing moro or
less than a shoe cobblsr, and is travel
ING through this section, protesting 20
bo a special physician of high fame,
and is treating n number of patients
and as yet, the best that can be said of
his success is, that 1t is a total failure,
more than to aggravate the disease.
and in one case, he has endangered the
lifo of very respectable woman.
Why is il that our officials fai, to in
vcstigato the proceedings OF such
would-be doctors, aud make them show
the necessary perquisites. do not
write this on account OF grudge, but
simply because have witnessed n
number OF cases in this section where
he has cheated the women OF the house
by Misrepresentation, thus causing
them to pay for his services after as
surfing their husbands that he could
cure them. xxx.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
York Run Items

Correspondenco 81 the Argus
Benton Wolf was over at Eewburg
Monday.
The Shay family have about re-
covered from the measles
Boyces' will move their saw-mill TO
MIR. Poulston's farm, this week.
We notice Mr.. Augustine Well, who
has been on the sick list, out again.
John c. Ball has his new mines com
pleted and is doing n good business.
small child OF Daniel Fortney's
died and was buried in tho BlackUood
cemetery, few days ago.
Preparations are being made for n
grand festival at Fellowsviile during
the holidays, and Of course our BOYS"
will be over.
Report OF the York Rus school for
The hrst month Enrolment, ~; per
cent OF Attendance, %; average daily
attendance, IS.
We have been having some very
pleasant weather, so give our thanks
TO VIM Mckinley, NJ. A. Hanna. Peter
r. Smith or 20 whoever they belong.
r r. P. Grimes and G. G Moussr
went out 90 Chestnut Ridge Friday
o
in which Prof. g. T.. sterling and Hon.
John 8. g. Bell figured as opponents.
f.. p. p. Grimes has been appointed
by Tho Inter National Publishing Com
pany as General State Agent and 10
making arrangements 90 opon up ia
that capacity NJ Grafton, NJ the Begin
ming Of the new year.
We happened i'm Tsllowsvillo ST.
urday and found tho OLD town just -
shinin'. a beautiful mil j. being com.
pleted. In which the WILDE K OF Pr
will saddle. rein and ride thor skittish
goat. No spoke "a word with our old
friend John III Lynch. who found HE
better half and chose n home among
the good people of that old town and
from his sfable smilo and GIVE NV
regards % tho boys" We assume he's
making the voyage DER the rough sea
Of life without q jar.
GUESS WHr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
New Years Eve Ball.

There will be u grand ball and sup.
per- ia Bergman Hall near nowesville
on Friday night, Dee. Slst 1897, 90
dance the old year out and welcome
the New year in. Splendid music will
be furnished and sumptuous refresh
ments for all. Good ordor will also be
maintained and n merry time for all
Everybody is cordially invited to como
and have good time. Michael Lynch
will be floor manager, and this insurcs
that everything will pass off nicely.
Don't forget the date, New years Eve
and Borgman's Hall, uowesville by
Order OF The Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
Twilight
'srespondeaoe ofthe Argus.

twilight.
CosrespondeOoe ofthe Argus.
/ =. Frank ChideSter and wife attended
the funeral OF Mrs. Wright. at Pleas
ant Dale on Tuesday, Dee. :.
Mrs. Noah Gross, who has been IN
FOR some time, - improving under the
treatment OF DIR. Graham, of King
wood
s. Frank Chichester has sold his two
horses and wagon TO Guy A. Smith &
Son, who have the contract OF hauling
lumber from here TO Kingwood.
Andrew Albright, OF near Reedsvile.
has moved into the house vacated by
J. A. + Eyeretts, who moved his fam
lily to Masantown short time ago.
George ". Ashburn has purchased
part of the Wan. IL. Menear farm. In
Nalley district Mr.. Ashburn expects
to move on his farm some time in
April
Twilight can now boast Of tel.
ephone office. which adds very much to
the convenience Of our people and es-
pecially Mr.. f. ]. Bovermastor. who
had it placed here for his special ben
eft.
We had a quiet little wedding near
here one day last week, Miss Edith
Hartman and Mr.. Clark White were
married at the brides home, by tho
Rev. Il. J. Taylor. We wish them n
happy and prosperous journey through
life.
Nicholas Gross & Sons mill near
Reedsville, Is running on full timo
They are making "a speciality OF buck.
wheat -four, u fine grade OF which ia
now being made, better than ever be-
fore. Giye them trial and be con
viuced.
1t is about time our Mayor was look
ing after the interest of the citizens OF
Twilight-especially in the WAY of
board walks. Some morning he will
awaken and peep out the window TO
find some pedestrian sticking fast in
the mud.
We regret very muck 20 loose our
neighbor, Mrs. T.. j. Bowermaster
from Twilight, who will remain nj
home, as domestic duties require her
attention there. Blanche saws she
would come out and cook for Pa il he
would allow Ed TO come.
The Rev. Newton Field has returned
home from over about Evansville.
where he has been engaged i'm n pro-
tracted meeting. lie says the people
arc very clever and easy in their wav
OF doing business. so much so. ir.
deed, that when they come to church
they will stretch themselves out on
benches aAd sleep during preaching.
Extensive preparations are being
made for birth day party near this
place The date of which we are not
able 20 give at present Cards have
already been sent out TO few special
friends, who are keeping the date of
the affair secret. But Judging from
what we are able 20 learn. IL will be
one OF the social events Of the season.
The protracted meeting. which has
been in progress at the Bethlehem
Church for nearly three weeks closed
last Sunday evsring, with two con-
versions and two accessions to the
church. During the meeting there
was some very bad conduct along the
road by two or three young men OF the
neighborhood. What pity that good
looking and intelligent young men
have no respect for themselves or so.
ciety. Shame on you'll
JENNIE MAY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16

The SrAFDIED DEsI0EEg f,r January
is one OF tho heudsOfncst fashion psriO.
ideals Of tire month. It's publishers
have mode new departure which viii
DC greatly appreciated by stylish
wonsn and thcir modists. Fifteen full
psgss arc devoted 90 artistic figure Co.
iustrations ~ the latest designs in
ladies costumes. The paper on which
these are printed 10 orcollent. and che
dra wings which arc reproduced iu
half-tone and wood engraving. ere up
~ the highest standard There are
also siNty-eevcn additional fashion So
Illustrations. four beautiful color plates.
black and white reproductions az the
latest styles in millinery, and timely
a-t.c'es ou aIl subjects intorrstiur o.
women. Those who confeunlHfo Ht-
t.u ing fancy balls or wr c4ucra1e4
will hud SOME novel and elective hfpfs
for costumes in thib Numbers ard n1~j-
culture. literature, domestic science
and fancy work are zach and all Hup. f.
represented. ~ -eeme fo be fhc nfrl nf
the STANDARD DEsfoNFH publishers to
give the best value for tho least money.
and they are ably living up 20 this
principle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
A Card or Thanks.
lSpSPeNDnNcE, w. VA.

december Is, 1897
We desire 20 oiter our sincere thanks
to tho kind friends aud neishbors OF
Independence Ncwburg and vicinity,
who 80 kindly assisted as during the
sickness anu death OF our wife aud
mother, especially those who SO pa
tiently and lovingly watched with her,
eheered her and administered TO her
wants during her protracted suffering.
May you all be spared = similar afliic-
tion. is our prayer
Again thanking you all for your
many kiudnesscs we roman
Yours, In gratitude
Wa. STARTS AND CuirDRpS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
Barn Harmed
spsoialt.rhs Argus,

Special 70 The Argus,
GLADEavuTa, Dec H. 1907
The barn Of g. w. Price. a farmer,
W no lives about two miles from here.
was burned last night with all its con-
tents. including 2 fine horses. cows,
heifer and some other stock and an his
feed and farm implements All his
stock vas burned but % few sheep.
Don't know how the FIRE originated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16

In regard TO the apJro Nchivg mar
riagc OF Mr.. George A. nuuningto .
editor of the Wheeling intelligence
the following invitations have been
issued:
hrs. Lucilla Eldwcu
Invites YOU to be- present
at the marriage 81 hor daughter
Florence fglantiue.
20
Mr.. George Albert Huntington
on " cdncstay, December the twenty- second
eighteen hundred and ninety seven
at hvo o'clook,P ~
"o y Street, n. W. Washington. u. c.
At tiomc
Wheeling. VIVA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16

The Heathon Advocate. OF Tucker
county gets on the following snake
yarn ON John Thomas Roger
John Roger, The man with the rattle
snake belt an editor Of the Phuippi
Plainkiller. was over here last week
scsin mis- best girl over in Coon Hol-
low. Everything went along swim
inQiy until Jonu's bolt became de-
tstched ard fell 90 the floor. Then The
fun began. The Young lady screamed
and followed "snai1 w The old man
ran into tnc room with his shot gun
and seeing. as he supposed. nu immense
"rattlcr ulazcd away running Johns
belt ami taking eleven feet Of his
pigeon. tailed coat aq "a gentle reminder
that The Gun was loaded John was
considerably Illustrated over the occur
rance and says he is going to try % re-
form and do better.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
She was wiling.

Reuben Messenger 20. and Sarah
Strrwsor ROB
Noryal =. -. Baum 81, and Jemima
Ellen Turner -
Ali native Prest1nians except Haun.
who is from Monongalia county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
Church Notes

KlDgwood Presbyterian church Tor
Dec 10th 1897 sabbath-school at 10
%. m Preaching az ~ @ m. Subject.
"rhe sayiour's Dying Request" After
The sermon, Reception ~ Members and
the Administration Of the Lords Sup
per. Christian Endcavor Society at
$50 p 70. Preaching also at 7.s0 p. TIA q.
Subject, THE Holy Angels"
Methodist Episcopal church. Sunday
Doc 10Th. Preaching, 1880 a M, and
80 p m. Morning subject, "The Man
OF sorrow Sabbath-school. %. m.
Epwortb League, 6 80 p. m.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16


The funeral OF George II. Rodeheaver
occurred last Saturday afternoon The
services were held at Albrightsvillc
and the burial took place in the King
wood cemetery about 4 o'clock. A
large crowd of friends and re lativos at
tended the last sad rites. The re-
mains were laid TO rest by the side Of
his parents The deceased was born
near Kingwood, Nov. 25th. 1916. and
died in Albrightsville, Dec. sth. 1897,
being past 81 years of age. lie was
Barried about fifteen ago to lady in
Buckhannon, who survives him, but no
children. He had been employed in
Wheeling for n number of years as toll
keeper on the Terminal Bridge. but his
health failing him he built handsome
little property at Albrightsvilie and
moved there during the past year, but
IL did not improve his health az he had
something like catarrh OF the stomach
and IL finally caused his death.
The widow, Mrs. V. r. Rodeheaver,
desires 20 return her sincere thanks TO
the good people OF Albrightsville. who
have been so kind TO her during the
illness of her late husband and in this
her hour Of affiiction
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-16
DEATHS DOINGS.

Died at her home in Terra Alta. last
Friday Dec. 10th, 1897. Mrs. Martin l..
Crane in her 5oth year, after "A linger-
ing illness Of seventeen weeks The
frneral services were held Saturday
aud the burial took place in the Luth-
eran Cemetery at Lenox. The de-
ceased was a daughter of Jacob Smith,
Esq, of Lenox, and followed her sister,
Mrs. Joe WEIGH, of Terra Alta, who
died and was buried the first of last
week also.