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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

tie expectations Of the country. IL vas
vcsy hard. he said. but it was with the
same solemn. serious mien with which the
clOthier explained 10 him how he was
able 10 sell goods below cost. Mr. Allen
said he had not met a business man I'm
Mississippi or elsewhere who bore testi-
mony 10 any appreciable improvement. IN
business.
In the course Of some remarks in
more serious vein. Mr.. Allen aroused the
Democrats 10 applause by quoting the
following from a speech delivered by
President Mckinley In the House in 1850,
when the Mckinley bin was under con-
sideration
when merchandise Is cheapest men
are poorest and the most distressing eX-
periences in the history of our country,
yea. in all humat history. hove been whe1
everything was the lowest end cheapest,
mboasured by gold for everything was
highest and dearest measured by la
bor."
Mr.. Walker. Rsp. OF Massachusetts,,
who follcved. deLcunced Mr.. Ftzgeraid's
statement that Boston was not prosper
Gus. lie quoted the old proverb 1T is
an IN bird that fouls its own nest"
Mr. Fitzgerald asked him to yield 70
question. The gentleman's stat ments
are so reckless" retortcd Mr. Walker.
that 1 decline 10 yield to or recognize
him"
After some further remarks by Mr..
Dinsmore Dem. Of Arkansas; Mr.. Pit
ney rep Of New Jersey: Todd (Dem.
Of Michigan; ard Mr.. Hawley (Rep. or
Texas), at o'clock the House adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
ARE WE PROSPECTING?
THIS SEEMS TO BE THE MIN TOPIC
BEFORE THE HOUSE.
spicy Discussion OF the subject" Pri-
vate" John Allen Takes Hand--Mas-
sachusetts Representatives Differ.

WASHINGTON, January 29-There
seems 70 be no prospect Of an abatement
Of the political debate which has been IN
progress in the House during the eonsid-
Grafton Of the appropriation bills. Again
to-day almost the entire session was con-
sumed In the discussion OF political topics.
the controverted question as to whether
prosperity had arrived attracted the most
attention and interest. and testimony pro
ana con was offered throughout the day.
At times considerable acrimony was dis
played, but as a rule the debate was
good natured, both sides seeming to re-
cogniZe that IL was a struggle 10 score
political advantage. Only a Jew pages OF
the District of Columbia appropriation
bill was disposed of. The clerk of the
Senate transmitted the Teller resolution,
" hich passed the Senate last night. The
announcement was greeted with a ter
rife outburst Of applause from the Demo
cratic side of the House. No motion was
made at the time and the resolution re-
NAMED on the table.
Mr.. King Dep. Of Utah raised
laugh by Offering an amendment to the
District appropriation bill to Appropriate
$4,000 Tor the Improvement of the White
House TO make II a suitable abode for
Hon. Mark Hanna" The amendment
was ruled out on point of,order.
MIR. Simpson CPop. Of Kansas comment
cd on President McKinleys declaration
at the manufacturers dinner in New
York, declaring that the attempt 10 make
all the obligations OF the United States
payable in the dearest money in the
world was dress coat anarchy"
MIR. TONGUE TALKS.
Mr.. Tongue CRep. Of Oregon, in a
spirited repUly denounced the Populsts
and the Democrats for being responsible.
through the passage OF the Wilson tariff
BILL for the depression and poverty or
the farming classes.
The discussion became animated when
tho topic of prosperity was reached. Mr.
Richardson Dem. of TENNESSEE precipi-
tated 1t. and Messrs. Grosvenor (Rep. OF
Ohio. Cochran (Dem. OF Missouri. Hop
kins CRep. of Illinois) Mahany (Rep. OF
New York; and Fitzgerald dem. OF Mas
sachusetts) took part The latter again
brought up the New England cotton
strikes. wh.ch Rave played considerable
part in the debate on previous days.
Mr.. Hepburn (Rep OF lowa) created
some enthusiasm on the Republican side
when he read he Dun Tridc Review
as an answer to the Democratic critics
OF the effect OF the DIngley law. Mem
bers Of the House, said ne, no matter
what their politics. have no right IN at
tempting 10 score a little cheap political
capital to become the libellers and SIAN
derers OF their country.
'pPiVATE" ALLEN
Mr. Allen Dem. Of Mississippi enli'en-
cd the proceedings with one or his witty
speeches. He said he was tired OF nav
ing Mr.. Mckinley get up every JAY ana
explain why his bin had not met with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
.AiI On far Inmrrna Ga.ix.r

or great importance TO the construc-
ton OF the railroad through the African
Sahara, which is intended TO be built by
the French government. Ia the water
question According Z, the recent repors
az the French Society OF Civii fns!neers.
the creation OF artesian wells Offers no
difficulties. In 1856 the first attempt was
7. sde In Aleler. near the Jamerna oasfs.
and efter work OF % days water Was
found In a depth OF 1856 feet. This flowing
~ u had a capacity OF 100 ol,,s pei MIN
ute Since that time many artesian wells
rave been bored In Algeria md opened
new districts to cultivation. In 10 ute
In :he Province OF Constantine alone ~
borings have been made with a total
depth OF lo2. 3i2 feet: f52 Abyssinian an
sn artesian wells were bored. of 0hleh
the latter alone had a daily capacity g
2ss 800 cubic feet OF good. fresh water.
The main obstacle having been over
come. the beginning OF the eonstructzoo'
of this railway Is only a question Of t1ne.
ana the ship Of the desert will 5000 -
displaced by the iron borse.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
WHAT GERMANY GETS.
THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN
PENINS ULAS ITKTAO CHOURAY.
Several Editors Sentenced for Lese Ma
jeste for Making SPORT of tho En-
peror's Birthday---N Notes.

BERLIN, Jonuary 29-Maps which have
been distributed to members of the Reich
stag show that the district about kiao
Chou bay. ceded to Germany, consists "
the northern and southern penlnsulas.
enclosing the bay, the northern peninsula
being quadruple the size Of the southern
peninsula.
The territory of interest extends over
a radius OF nifty kilometres and includes
the large towns Of Kiao, Tsimo and Ty-
pOut-Choeng.
SUGAR Bot NTY.
IL Is learned from the Foreign Ofhce
that owing TO the sugar bounty confer
ence at Brussels. the reciprocity nego-
tiations between Germany and the United
States are at a standstill and 1t is doubt
full whether they VIII be resumed, as
Germany has about concluded that no
thing tangible will come out of them.
The Foreign Office next week will di-
rect the attention OF the Chamber of Com
merce to the serious American competi-
ton, especially in cottons, growing up IN
South American countries, where the Ger
man exporters have so great interests.
The officials of the Foreign Office are
preparing a suggestion OF the best way
TO combat this competition.
The peculiar appositeness OF the text
Of the special sermon on Emperor VIII
iams birthday. namely BE Stlll ana
Know That / am God. I VIII be Ex-
tl,ed Among the Heathen," has attracted
I great deal OF attention and II Is now
Explained that the Emperor himself Sc
ected IL.
II Is suggested that the adding OF the
word Chinese" would make the pas
age perfect.
A noteworthy article in the Hamburg
p Nachrichtsn," on the occasion OF the
.mperors birthday bears Enthusiastically
he ear-uark of Friederichsruhe and
vpresses Prince Bismarck's views. IL
avs:
Tho monarch has stepped In to the
foreground OF public life far more than
is ancestors did. The policy OF the
Emperor and Of Prussia bears marks OF
Imperial origin and the strong individual
ity of the sovereign Is ever perceptible
in the most difficult spheres. He not
only governs hut rules and is in reality
the actual leader of the nation and dis
poses OF The destinles OF Germany.
II Germany IS now animated by
higher spirit than a short time ago. IL
the confidence OF the State government
vislbiy increases, II the spirit OF enter
prise Is 'EpulScu. we attribute IL mainly
10 the fact that the Emperor has known
how to find ways whereby desired ends
are attainable.''
LESE MAJESTE.
The most severe criticism has been
aroused throughout the country at the
sentence OF two months Imprisonment In
a fortress imposed upon Herr Trojan. edi-
tor OF Gladderadatsch. on Tuesday last
for cartQOnfnQ the E.mDerOr Even the
conservative newspapers pronounce It an
atrocious sentence. and It is said TO be
directly due 10 the Emperor's influence,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
UUIJS MEYERS SONS SIKH and Broad Streets

as His Majesty was furious at the car
toon and has given strict injunctions
that Herr Trojan be confined at WEIGH
sci Munde. situated in a fever-laden dis
trict. where Herr Wreds, another critic,
contracted the most severe malaria.
The Gladderadatsch's issue to-day was
contscated. owing to the publication OF a
cartoon In which Herr Trojan satiricaliy
criticized his sentence. He also pubhsned
two poems to the same effect In to-day's
Gladderadatsch.
Herren Schmidt and Walther, two Asa.
tan editors. were also imprisoned during
the past week on the charge OF Lese Ma
1este. for publishing an ironical article on
the Emperors birthday
Herr Stadstagen. a Socialistic member
OF the Reichstag. has also been sent 20
prison for six weeks for Lese Majestic.
NOVEL PLAN.
The Relchstag has taken q mover step
in Withholding part OF the salary OF
I.ieutenant-General Won Podbelski. the
Secretary for state for posts and tele-
graphs, on the ground that he must frst
promise TO inaugurate a number OF postal
reforms, including an increase In the SAL
aries OF the letter carriers OF the rural
distritcs which are wholly inadequate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
HER Troubles STILL LIVE.
hrs Walker-ketchum's Lawyer Wants
Part o. the Money Lett by Her Husband
IhICAGn Ian yl-nnfhIaf q Hansen.


CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-Dethlef C. Hansen,
lawyer. wants $4,000 and he figures that
Mrs. Minnie Wallace Walkup Ketcham
whose battle Tor the estate of the latc
uJonn IL. ketcham has nlled many in
teFesung local Columns, owes hlm All the
money. A. ltasl, ne says SO IA d Din
wnicn nc mas med IN the circuit Court-
bill IN which MIR. Hansen recOunts the
many services ne cams 10 have per-
formed IN a legal way for the pretty
WIDOW, ana IN winch ne also states tnas
he drew the Will Of the late Mr.. ketcham.
A. 5. Trude mas succeeded MIR. Hansen
as attorney Tor Mrs. hetcham ana says
mat Mr.. Hansen SUIT Will be fought
10 finish. lie gives out little else about
the troubles which resulted IN Mr.. Hen
sens aDdication from the post OF lega.
adviser TO Mrs. ketcham, but there are
others who are not hair so considerate al
Mr. Trude. These gentlemen assert, with
much quiet merriment. that Mr. Hansen :
towering ambition and desire TO acquire
sudden fame led 10 complete disaster
ana that his incessant visits to the Ketch-
am residence on indiana avenue worried
Mrs. Ketcham into the belief that life
was but tiresome monotone.
Mr. Hansen. so the story goes. combined
the roles of Cerberus and Fidus Achates
around Mrs. ketcham's residence for
many moons. II a reporter called Mr..
Hansen was there TO tell him all about
IT, II another lawyer appeared upon tho
scene, Mr.. Hansen was ready TO gravely
block his way with all the fine legal
phrases which lawyers use when they
desire IN throw technical rocks In the
roadway Never did FIR. Hansen lose a
chance for coplous advertisement. On
one occasion, II Is asserted. he even In
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Closing Out Jewelry.

Ladies' l0-Karat Solid Gold Rings, set
in Turquoise, Amethyst and Ru- CT IN
bies ....... ...................s...'..
Turquoise Ear Screws, per 1SC
pair ...........s.s... .s....s.s'.'.'
Turquoise Shirt Waist Sets, for studs.
links and collar buttons, per INC
set ....-.. 's...sss''.'''''.'
81 Heavy Etruscan and Tur- S2.OO
quoise Sets. gtrdles ..........-... ~c'>>
20-rows OF Coarse Teeth Side cc
Combs, per PAIR ......................... ~
Heavy Shell Finish and Sterling back
P for Combs usuai ''e Nina. soc
Chased Roll Plate Seamless ,IC
Cuff and Tie Pins per pair......... %f~
Chased Sterling Silver Umbrella IO~
Tags ....... '........s........'.......'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Ask Your Self the Question.


Does reducing the price OF q
Shoe effect the quality thereof
We have few more than 5000
pairs of Shoes in Our present quar-
tiers which we have counted on
selling before removal. With just
three weeks before removing some
extraordinary price cutting must
be done to accomplish this, and
YOU are invited to the most sensa-
tional Shoe Sale that has ever
come to our knowledge.
ZIG Fancy Ladies' sI.25 and
ST.. so Button and Lace Shoes.
new coin toes, Macay's sewed
and imitation hand sewed, all
wide last, good assort- <O~
ment Of sizes, for......... WV
One lot of Children's India
Kid Button Shoes, all solid
leather, new coin toe, patent
leather tips, sizes 9 to ,OC
II, 10 ........................ CS~
One lot of Misses SI.o5 But
ton Shoes, imitation hand sewed,
patent leather tip, wide -rc
last, for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." TO-
- pair of Ladies Sample
Shoes, all the newest fall shapes,
shoes that usually sell for $500
and 81. 90. sizes only Gro
3 and 81 B last for. Vi'OS
SO pair Of Ladies $500 and
s.. 50 Sample Shoes, every pair
stamped to sell for $3.50, all
hand sewed. new fall shapes,
sizes only 3, 4. 5 [ GrvO
last, or.....,........,...,.
Sussex Shoe Co.'S Little
Mems $3.50 Satin Calf Lace
Shoes, spring heel, G. OO
Tor. ..................'.....
Boys and Youths Satin Calf
Lace Shoes in all the newest
cuts, regular price &, 90
SI.25 and $3.50, for. pA'OO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30

The many friends OF Mrs. Mary 7.
Wake. ol s'tauntOn. Va. will be gricved
20 hear OF her extreme illness In Baiti-
moro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-30
Closing Out
All Winter Waists.

Atwood Flannel and Cloth
Waists, some trimmed, some plain,
all with yokes, thoroughly made
and lined, mostly navy blues and
greens. Choice of the kinds that
sold over and above 81, in --C
GLIDING some s. kinds, for. /SS
Waists Of finest fleece back CASH
merettes, dark colors and Plaids,
and black and white Morning Waists
of fine. zephyrS, waists that roc
cost up to 81, closing out for SOS
Flanelette Waists with Jokes.
lined and ready for wear 900
the newest SleeveS............. .rTS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28
SOME REFLECTIONS.
The Time When the Green Gets
Back ia the Trees
From The Charleston ell.

From The Charleston ell.
These bright, warm spring days
swell the buds and produce the Ian
guor of that fever peculiar to the
season, but il does more. These
-re the DAYS which revive-sn.kes
Yes, and worse still, snake stories.
they began 20 appear with the
first warm breath from the South
which melts the late SHOWS. There
are couple OF editors up in thst
old county 80 famous for her big
Republican IMPURITIES. Preston,
who are these days lounging back
IN their arm chairs and craninq
their necks IN the direction of the
Morgantown pike, awaiting the
coming of old Levi Dorton, that
veteran snake hunter and distiIler
of snake oil. These are the days
when old Dorton, and his brother
on the other side of the mountain
81 Summers, meet at Kingwood
and map out their plans OF cam
palgn for the season against the
"reptiles." The editors who are
now awaiting the advent OF these
snake hunters are Deacon" Brown
of The Argus. and Brother s'Jeems"
White OF the Journal. The sane
tums of these editors are adorned
with trophies Of 81 summers suake
c campaign. and rattles and shut
tons" which Levi Do. ton gave
them. THESE old snake hunters
are not a myth, either, nor Is their
occupation else but this. Dorton
lives IN trmbl down old log cabin
and spends his summers killing
/ tie snakes and secures quiie an in
come from the sale IF raltles. hides
and oil from the reptiles. His
brother 81 Summers. toe, is a GEN
uIne article. aud knows whore to
dispose of similar keepsnkes 81
handsome prices. A New YORK
paper sent man out TO West Viz
gina last summer to hunt up ties,
old fellows and give them write
! up, and be found matter enough 10
make n long readable article. /,
rs time to be on guard Therefore
for these Preston editors will spring
some "whoppers" on us before yer,
long. and then tho SEASON will hay,
opened in he usual way, and tn y
will be able TO give due attention
90 the matter IF war news.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28
GONE BUT nor FORGOTTEN.
From the Morgan Messenger.

From the Morgan Messenger.
We noticed in the Kingwood
ARGUS a reference to the Royal
Candy Co., which reminds us that
while in Baltimore several weeks
since we strolled around TO No. 1874
N. Gay street to make new con-
tract ca with the company, as the
first was failure, SO far as us re-
ceiying the sweet meats was con-
cerned. We found barber shop
at that number; they had nothing
sweet TO sell, but tried To make men
look sweet; we were informed thar
young man had rooms in the
house aud sold candy; our sweet
tooth became restless in anticipa-
ton; we thanked the barber aud
entered the hall; lady answered
the hell; she informed us that the
"Royal Candy Co." had boarded
there and that the lady of the
house was very kind to him and nj
lowed him to stsy week while he
peddled sedletz or some other pow
dcrs around the streets; said he
stated he had done something
wrong and wanted To make money
enough to get out of trouble; that
he did wrong we had no doubt;
but imagine our great disappo mt
ment ~ when she informed US that
thsAcAndy man had departed was
now in Washington, in search. We
presume. OF fresh, green pastures.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28

Now that the war With SPAN is
really on at last, our Secretary of
the Navy. Hon. John ID. Long
will have chance to make n place
in history for himself If he is made
of the right kind Of metlle. Most
Of the 6gh'iug will be done by the
Navy. and as Spain is nearly ne
well equipped in this line rs we are.
Mr.. Long will have his hands full,
and IL is we'll that our Secretary OF
the Navy has Long head on him
Turn yourself loose Mr.. Secretay
and Long may YOU keep the Stars
and Stripes waving over the Battle
ships OF the Republic.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28

are being missed IN the South as
fast as possible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28
HOVE This

We offer One Hundred Doll1re Re.
ward for any ease Of c1t3rrh that can.
not be cnr-d bv Halls Catarrh Cure -
Ed CHENEY s. co. Props. Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned. have known
f.J. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe hun perfectly honorable in all
BUSINESS transactions. and financially
Die To carrv out ANY obligation made
by their iirm.
WEST & TsuAx. Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo. Ohio
WALDiNe. kISSAS & Ml,KvIS, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
naily, acting directly upon the blooi
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by AL
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28


The old gold bond seheme crop
ped mp again this week. Those
behind h thought it possible 10
take advantage OF the enihussd
patriotism Of Congress to rush
through a bill authorizing an Issue
OF gold bonds. but at the first hint
OF the scheme they discovered their
error. The democrats would not
go so f'r rs to support the rcsoln-
ton offered by Senator Allen, ab.
soiuiely prohibiting any further
increase in the bonded indie oted-
ness Of the country. but they will
never allow bill providing for an
Issue Of gold bonds 20 pass, war or
no war. They can be counted
upon to give the administration
every legitimate support in raising
money TO conduct the war. just AS
they have done up to this time.
but they will never be tricked by
any gold bond scheme.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28

Richmond, Va. April 2O-Gov.
ernOr AtkInson's telegram seemed
to greatly please Governor Tyler.
and he sent the following reply
"fhe sentiments expressed in
your telegram appreciated. Vir.
ginia would be glad to unite her
forces with her sister state. and
none more suitable to command
could be found than Fnzhueh
Lee"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28

IL is impossible for tho system
to withstand tie demands made
upon 1t just at this season, with
ont the assistance CT good pnri-
tying and strengthening tonic.
The changes which Nature DEGREES
shnll take place each spring are
SO severe that breakdown is
almost sure TO como. 1t la wise
that all possible assistance be
given during this period, as uron
this purifying process depends tie
health for the entire simmer.
Everybody just now should take
thorough course of Swift's Specific
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28
s s. S. 6 r. Blood

which thoroughly cloanses tho
blood of all the accumulated i'm
purities, tones up and Strengthens
the entire system, and aids Nature
IN rencyating and renewing the
body SO as TO render it healthy and
strong. Those who purify their
blood with S. S. S. at this season
are well fortified against the many
forms of disease SO prevalent dur
ing the dreaded heated term, for
1t has been demonstrated that the
system that is thoroughly purified
in the spring is we'll prepared to
resist disease all summer.
No other remedy on the market
10 equal to Swift's Specific as q
spring medicine, because it is the
only purely vegetable blood rem
c5y and IL guaranteed absolutely
free from potash, mercury and all
other mincrals. It c,eanses, puri-
fies, bailds up ard strengthens.
Insist on S. S. s., for thelc is moth.
ing half as good.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28
WANT cen. LEE 20 COMMAND.

The following kilograms have
paced between the governors Of
the two Firginias
CHARLESTON. w. Va,
April 10, 1898
To Gov. j Hoge Tyler.
Richmond. Va.
| suggest, If possible TO accom-
plish IT,, that the volunteers Of he
two VirRinias be consolidated INTO
a brigade, and that we ask the
President to appoint FiizDugh Lee
as tho brigade commander.
g. W. ATKINSON,
Governor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-04-28

Take Laxative Brumo Qniu inc lets
al DrueH SITS refund the money IL it
fails 10 Cure 25c. 5-i-as
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-30
LIKE UNCLE SAM.
Supposed Spaniard Carries Dynamite
and Excites Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, May 3O.-Sergt. Dodge,
Driver Evans and Policeman Delaney
had hot chase after an alleged Span
ish dynamiter Saturday night about II
o'clock.
A dark skinned man whose breast
was covered with badges and whose
hat had a bright ribbon around it walk
ed into John BOdenschatz' home on
North Seventeenth street and asked
rudeiy if there were any Spaniards
there. He pointed to a small box he
carried under one arm and said it was
hlled with dynamite and he was going
TO blow up the entire north end of
town.
The unknown said he was a Span
lard and if he did not get free passage
any and everywhere he would force his
way with dynamite. The people ran
from him and Ed Garvey invoked the
aid of the police
The self confessed Spaniard was
tracked through ravines to a point near
the coal shaft and there the trail was
lost. The police believe the man was a
crank