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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

backs as well. Several Repu blican
Senators have said that the bill
cannot get through the Senate in
its present shape and have pre-.
dicted such radical amend.
ments, thereto as will result in
dead lock between the House and
Senate, and no financial Iegisla-
ton. Democrats are not discuss
ing the bill to any extent, Just
now, but they will be glad TO have
the Republican party go into the
Presidential campaign with that
bill defining its financial position.
III
The. members of the Republican
Caucus Committee, which claims
to have prepared the gold standard
bill, which is TO be jammed through
the House by order Of the caucus,
without even Beng referred to a
committee, displayed monumental
nerve when they stated in their
report on the bill, as one of the
reason why it ought to become
law, that silver had steadily de-
clined in price and its production
had fluctuated. Everybody knows
that both the decline in price and
the huctuotion in the production
OF silver was caused directly by
the attitude of the Republican
party, taken orders from the gold
wings of Europe, during the last
eight or ten years toward the
white metal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

This thing of electing Il Congress
and then getting up petitions to it
praying that body to enforce the
law and discharge their sworn duty
seems like reflection on the in
tegrity of that body and the com.
mon sense Of the voters Of the
country. II Congressman Roberts
Of Utah, has violated the law, he
should be punished the Same ms
any other man, if it can be proven
on him, and If he is not entitled to
seat IN that body, he should be
kept out or expelled. SO far as we
are concerned, we are willing to
leave it to Congress without at
tempting to dictate to that assem-
bly, of representative statesmen
what they shall do in the promises.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

In this issue will be found the
Prospectus Of the Wheeling Intelli-
genccr, the leading Republican
paper Of Wost Virginia, and one Of
the best papers that comes to our
desk. 1t is ably edited and newsy,
and barring its bad politics, is a
splendid paper Every Republican
IN the State should read it, and VIC
will order it for any Of our patrons at
q reduced rate, furnishing it and
The ARGUS both Tor 81 Is per
yonr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

We think there is no question
but that Taylor, the Republican
candidate for Governor in Ken
lucky, has plurality Of the votes
cast at tho late election, and is en-
titled to his seat and should have
1t. The vote is very close and
Taylor only has a very small plu-
rality, and would have had no
show whatever had there been but
one Democratic ticket in the field,
but as it Is, we hope he will get
the office, and perhaps it will teach
The fool Democrats some sense.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The First Tennessee Regiment
arrived home last week from the
Philippine and was given a great
reception in Nashville on Wednes.
day. Thousands Of people were
there from all over the State. and
magnificent parade, miles long.
with bands and banners. State
troops, old Confedoratos, cadets.
girls galore and cheers and tears TO
welcome the boys from their far
away fighting in The land of the
Orient. Jasper Newton Calvert
OF Kingwood, who was o member
OF Company a under Capt Reed
Of this regiment, and two Fitzpat-
rick boys, got mustered out at Ma.
mia and arc coming home tho
other way, thus making o trim
around the world. When we last
heard from them they were IN
China, trying to climb The Great
Wall Of the Chinese.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

William l.. Wilson, formerly
Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee of the House, and
later Postmaster General, now
President OF Washington and Lee
University at Lexington, Va, is
in very bad health. DIR. Jane
way, the New York specialist,
has directed Mr.. Wilson to spend
the winter IN the arid deserts of
South Arizona, Mr.. Wilson is now
planning to leave for that country.
and does not expect to be back in
Virginia before April.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

We regret to note the death OF
Charming NJ. Smith. OF Smiths
Index, Parkersburg, one Of the
gentlest, most courteous and chris.
tan like gentleman we have ever
had the pleasure Of knowing. He
passed away Tuesday night Of last
week, at his home in Parkersburg.
at the age Of 81 years. lie was a
Virginian by birth, and served as
an officer in the Confederate army
IN Otey's Battery, and was twice
promoted for bravery in battle. lie
was generous hearted to a fault,
and at the surrender at Appomat-
tox, gave bis coat to comrade
who had no shirt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Congress convened Monday of
this week, and the opening was
witnessed by enormous crowds of
people. There was no special IN
cident of any kind. David b.
Henderson, of Iowa, was elected
Speaker, receiving III votes, and
James ID. Richardson, of Tennes e.
see, the Democratic candidate, 1853.
The new Speaker to succeed Thos.
Is. Reed is fine looking man and
statesman of long experience and
considerable ability. The Reed
rules were adopted, and the caucus
nominees of the Republicans elect
ed to the other Offices in the gift of
the Lower House.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

President Wesley Mollohan of
the State Bar Association, has
announced change in the time
for the meeting of the association
at Martinsburg from December 10
and ii to January 4 and 5, 1900.
The change was made so as not to
conflict with the ceremonies to
occur in all Masonic Lodgos in the
State, December IA, on the death
OF George Washington.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Congressman Freer is at last on
record as an out.and. out candidate
Tor the Republican nomination for
Governor next year. He wrote
letter to that effect, and it was
published in the Parkcrsburg Jour
nal. lie has a'9o written similar
letters to personal friends in this
county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Capt. b. b. Dovenor. of the
First District, has promised to in
troduce resolution in Congress
himself against seating Roberts.
from Utah, on account of his petit.
coat proclivities. This is about the
best joke OF the season.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

President Kruger and President
Steyn have instructed General
Joubert and Gen. Cronjc not to
split their force into small detach-
ments, but to strike vigorous
blows. Gen. Jou5ert has three
corps, one holding Ladysmith, the
second commanlng the Tugela,
and the third east Of Estcourt, IN
order to cut of the British retreat.
Gen. Cronje's forces are divided
into three cOntingents, ore at
Kimberley, another at Modder
river and the third in the rear Of
General Methuen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

D. Edward Buckley, former
acting consul general for the
United States, ~ Colombia, has
sent circular 70 each member OF
the coming House Of Representa-
tives, and 20 the senators, in which
hc prefers charges against the Hon.
Charles Burdottc Hart, United
States minister at Bogots, and
against his predecessor, the Hon.
Luther i. Mckinney, Of Maine.
it lis understood that Buckley
also demands che intorcession Of
the United States to secure tho
immediate pardon Of Judge Ran
dolph, Of Alabama. now under
sentence Of death in Columbia. for
murder
Ho asks tho recall Of Minister
Hart and also that be and former
minister Mckinney, and ono
Jacob sleeper bo forever pro-
bi5ltcd from holding any federal
Office 81 trust tin The future.
Buckley thinks llartand McKin
ucy did not make the proper efforts
in Raudolph's behalf TO keep
hum from being sentenced.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Some Of the Republican papers
actually have the gall to brag about
the Mckinley administration buy
ing up a lot Of bonds from the
Wall Street gamblers, in advance
Of their maturity, in order to help
the said patriotic gentlemen out Of
tight place in the money market.
a few years ago they forced the
government to issue these bonds
in order to keep up the gold re-
serve and maintain the gold stan
dard, and now the government
very kindly takes them back again
long before they are due, in order
to accommodate these same money
sharks and bold bond bandits.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Hon. James ID. Richardson. of
Tennessee, the Democratic nomi.
nee for Speaker of the House. will
be the leader of his party in the
present Congress, and his ability
and long experience we'll qualities
him for the position.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The United States Senate is
likely to have a Brigham Ii Rob-
erts case to deal with If Quay is
given his seat as Senator from
Pennsylvania. The State Legis
laturc failed 10 elect one and Gov
ernor Stone promptly appointed
him, aud the Senate will receive
him into full fellowship, in spite
of a half dozen precedenls to the
contrary, on account of his promi
hence as Repu 5lican politician,
lrlesa the prospect of having to
admit free silver Mormon Senator
from Utah, under the same circum.
stances as Quay, deter some of the
Senators from voting to seat Quay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The new State Board Of Exam
iners for teachers wanting State
certificates, held a meeting last
week in Parkersburg and elected
Prof. U. S. Fleming, of the Park
ersburg Schools, President of the
Board. and Prof. Robert A. Arm
'rong, of the University, as Sec
rotary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Those dispatches which declare
that Mark Hanna is going to retire
from the craftsmanship of the Re
publican National Committee. O mt
to state one important thing.
Emphasis is placed on Mr.. Hanna's
failing health, but nothing is said
OF the returns from Toledo, Clevo.
land and Cincinnati, which created
that tired feeling.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

At the fifth annual convention
OF the National Pythlan Press AS
ISOLATION, held IN Detroit recently,
Bro. ). NJ. Stanley, of the Pythian
Banner, of Piedmont, this State.
was elected Vice President of the
Association, and we congratulate
him on the honor and hope to see
him elected President at the next
convention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
kingwoOd. December Z. 1899

The President has appointed
Daniel S. Kidder, of Florida.
consul at Algiers, Africa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The case of Brigham II. Roberts.
the Utah Congressman, ls being
promptly handled by Congress.
When he appeared at the Speakers
desk to be sworn in, Congressman
Taylor, Of Ohio, objected on the
grounds of the charges filed against
Roberts. The objection was sec
onded by Congressman McRae, a
Democrat from Arkansas, and the
Speaker ruled that Roberts must
step aside until his case could be
investigated Then Taylor intro
duced a resolution for Special
Committee Of nino to be appointed
TO investigate and make report
on the Roberts case.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The State Bar Association meet
ing has been postponed on account
OF the death OF George Washington.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
Frec'and s. Cassidy
Equity


Sarah q. Herring, ct. al. \
by virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Preston county, West Virginia, rend cred at the
September term, 1899, I'm the above entitled
chancery cause, the undersigned Special Com
missioner will ON
Monday. December nth, 1899,
at the from door of the court house of said
county, offer at public auction 10 the HIGHEST
real estate
/ II here Lot IN Terra Alta.
being the same conveyed by James W. smith To
sarah \ and Thomas j Iarrlug by deed of
April 21St. 1897.
Terms oF 50 E-Enough cash In hand TO
pay the ,sis of suit and expenses OF sale. and
the residue i'm four cru1 payments To FAN dine
ON th. slst of april O) 1901 1909 and 1903 re-
51CcuNeiy hy the purchaser. cXcGutiug for the
deferred pet me"ts interest bearing note with
sioucr. b. JVDiiAN -rrcisi - ,,,r,r,r
I'D. w. watson. Cler OF said Circuit Court
do hereby certify that the above named
special commissioners has executed bond with
securit3 aa provided u thc decree OF sale in
uI-lo- ~ 4t@1. j. vs.. WATSON. Clerk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
I53 Acrcs in Union District.

conveyed by Mary 81 Lpscomb 90 l.. G.
Painter ON April 3lst. ls9s.
TENN OF SAL..- Enough cash iu hand To
pay the costs of suit aud expenses OF sale and
the residue iu Sis. twelve and eighteen months
the purchaser executing Tor the deferred pay,
ments. interest bearing notes with good securl-
P.J. tFDtAN. special COmm'r
!. j. vs. watson, Clerk of said Circuit Courf
DO hereby certify that the above named sueciai
az provided in the decree Of sale in said cause.
1900 u-s,OO O''iN'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

According to Gen. Leonard
Wood, who says he is in Washing
ton solely TO confer with the War
Department concerning the with,
drawal of some of the troops under
his command from Cuba-the
orders for their withdrawal have
been issued Mr.. Mckinley has
abandoned the idea of appointing
"A civil governor for Cuba at this
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Much regret is felt in Washing.
ton over the health of Hon. w. H..
Wilson, who was the last Demo
cratic chairman of the House Com
mitteo on Ways and Means, and
Postmaster General during the
last Cleveland administration
was In a precarious condition. Mr..
Wilson, who has since his retire
ment from public life been Prosi-
dent Of the Washington and Lee
University, at Lexington, Va, has
been ordered to Arizona, for the
winter, by his physician.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
WASHINGTON LETTER.
DEMOCRATS ENJOYING REPUBLI-
CAN CRITICISM OF McKINLEY'S
GOLD STANDARD BILL.
The Democratic Party Has Grand
Opportunity Before il, Says Sena.
tor Harris, OF Kansas.
Correspondonce Tor The Argus.

~N'''Nl''HHoflNo TOT the Argus.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. l.
Speaker Henderson promises to
be just as much of an autocrat as
Thomas b. Reed, if one can Judge
from present Indications. If any
thing, be 10 more dictatorial than
the man from Maine ever dreamed
Of being" That is not Demo-
cratic opinion. but one uttered by
a prominent Republican member
OF the House, whose name cannot
be used, because he spoke in conf
dencc to personal friend. 1t in
dicates. however. that things are
not turning out in accordance with
the numerous prophesies Of reform
that were to be inaugurated when
MIR. Henderson became Speaker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Senator Harris, Of Kans. thinks
the Democratic party has grand
opportunity before it, of which he
SAID at SEEING to me that if the
Democrats would seize upon the
opportunities within their grasp
they have an excellent chance of
regainlng control of the country.
FIRST and foremost, let them ad
dsess themselves to getting up an
come tax law that would be held
valid by the Supreme Court. Here
is something definite; something
worth fighting for, and in line
with popular sen timent. Social
and economic problems are the
vital issues, and the party that
ranges itself on the side of the
common people will be the domi-
nant politlcal force IN this
country
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Representative Crowley, of Ill.,. g,
one OF the new Democratic mem
bers thus sizes up the political
situation in his State "My peo-
pie favor the nomination of Bryan
and the reaffirmation of the Chica-
go platform, with some additions
against trusts and the imperialistic
course of the Mckinley administra.
ton. Col. Bryan has strong
chance Of carrying Illinois, if suf-
ticient encouragement is given and
IA good organization is effected"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Representative Sutherland, Of
Nebraska, says all the Republican
talk about not having tried TO
carry tha, State and being glad
Tint Col. Bryan won is tommyrot
Of the worst kind; that The Bcplb-
licaus OF the State tried hard to
beat Coll Bryan, and had lots Of
outside help on the JOB, and having
been sore over since election be-
cause Of the poor showing they
made. Hc added that the State
would give Col. Bryan an increased
majority next year Mr.. Suther-
land is one Of ,he few populist
members Of This House.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

For the first time in many years,
two brothers, from different States,
are mem bers Of the same House.
They are Representative Clayton,
of Ala, and Representative Clay
ton, of New York, nephews of ex.
Senator Pugh, and both Democrats
Of the tried and true brand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
u LAM IN Portland
DiaLricL.

tho snmo IH1t vas c0UV|yod " n. 4 Norman
70 M9.lc " ludoli ou Doe l-th day Of May sg7
IhtMr OF rALI Enough clah in and TO
pay ihe costs ui uif and expenses ~ sale, and
lhn residue in ou" Two. fhrcc aud four years.
lhe purchase executing .ur Che fcrrod pay.
Wcuir. interest bearing unte- w th good Sc
curity. payable fp fsid sr.cia. commissioners
P .tHOtAN, special Com'r
J.. y W Watson Ciers off sail circuit Court
90 horch} c'r iIy ih1t the above u1mcd special
commits. lNu"r h1. executed bond with security
"s PROVIDED in iha d"srcc Ii s1Ic in said cause
tlG.s1 itsloO
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
M0ndaN Dlc.ml.r ~. L80O.

at the front door of ODE court house Of sail
county. unrr a' public auction to the highest
to-Porsiblc bidder t1e following described
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
Monday, December mn. 1900.

an me front door ~ the court house Of said
county, offer at public action a. tho highest 20
sponslblo bidder the following described rea
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND
Near HowesviIIe, w. Va.

81 liy authority vested In me by decree of the
Circuit Court Of Preston county rendered. 81
the September term, 1850. thereof. In the chan.
Gerry cause of II. W. Monroe, Special Commits.
sloner, VS. y Hartley ct al I Will offer for
sale at the front door of the conrt house i'm
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

C,oNNI-sloNERssALr
M.& 81. Saving Sank


by virtue OF decree of the tircuit Court ~
PRESTON county. West Virginia rendered az
the september torn, Is99. Ono the above entttled
IN IsainnNr- win IN ~ WI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
MOndau, December II. 1899.
Containing ST. Acres,

that being the first dag OF the December term
oil inc circuit Court the tract OF land directed
to be sold by said decree
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-13


of the League OF the
Crosse
The various companies IN '
of the and
be
time
OF discipline Will De
the eeIghtda
will
on of
will be
IasC w. Jr
d.
watts
in o Is
encampment 1t was
be
invited
become
will afford enjoyment the
will
O
n will be
the baseball
essionaIt teamc
with the He
valuable during the three
The San Francisco call., 1899-07-13

The Watsonville club has passed from
the control of the present owners into tne
hands OF l.. B. Morris of that city. The
new management will make lively effort
to strengthen their weak spots and tele-
grams are being sent all over the country
to PLAYERS of good caliber offering Them
substantial inducements to join the Wat
sonvilles.
and IS seeking a position as pitcher.
Kelly, who pitched the game for Wat
sonvilie last Sunday morning, is the left
handed twfrler of the Santa Clara College
team. He pitched fair game. e; although IN
from this game. as the team gave him
very poor support.
first baseman for this weeks series. His
name IS O'Connor and he halls from the
Texas League. He is reputed to be
good one and a very aggressive player.
Tebeau is playing Donlin at first in
daily practice. He is muc.I pleased with
his work. and he says it is only ques-
ton of a short time when he will be the
permanent guardian of the initial bag for
the ST. Louis team.
The new batting order of the F'riscos
seems to work beneficially, judging by re-
The San Jose team has been cutting
quite ''swath" among the leaders. This
is due in q great measure to Andrews
splendid pitching, and if Borchers will get
in line and pitch up to his standard there
is no telling where the crack club VIII
The game Iberg won last Sunday morn
ing was the first the locals have taken in
which he pitched for a month
Oakland seems to be prolific of first
basement as they have a new guardian
of that bag every game they play This
has been a peculiarly weak spot OF the
Athenians all season.
II was feared that Pace the hatchet
man of the 'Sandcrabs," might cause
trouble with the umpire in last Saturdays
game but Pace was a good boy and al
lowed Jeffries to give his decisions with
out any forcible resistance. He pre- ba-