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The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial. The third Tuesday in March.
sepember and December. Civil and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday of each month";
County Commissioners The first Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
uer.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

The government transport, Victoria,
mat sailed from Seattle for Manila, the
sd inst, with cargo of horses and
mules, was obliged by stress of weather
70 return to Seattle, the 18th. Fifty-five
Oh the animals were pounded to death in
their stalls by the violence OF the storm
and others are expected to die from the
pounding received.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30
A Newton, Mass, Woman

Prominent In society, says:-"l would
not for anything be without Comfort
Powder. 1t is splendid for irritation of
the skin" 1t cures prickly heat, chat
Ing, offensive perspiration, tender feet,
and keeps dress shields sweet.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

MARY Prim doesn't distribute tracts
any more"
No met her the other day. and
she smeled drcadfully of peppermint"
"From tracts or extracts, ehY'-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

John H. Quimby. for 30 years treas
urer of the Belfast Savings Bank, died
~ his home in that city, Monday, aged
~ years. He was one of Belfast's most
respected citizens.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

The Maine Board of Agriculture will
hold State Dairy meeting in City Hall,
Lewiston, Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, Dec. II, II and 10. There will
be discussions and addresses, etc, by
men from away and of our own State,
who are eminent in this line of work
Round trip tickets on the railroads.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

Senator Frye made big speech at
Boston, Monday evening, on the subject
h is so thoroughly loaded for, shipping,
Philippines, etc. He was guest of the
Beacon society and Lucus Tuttle pre-
sided He spoke one hour and half.
Senator Frye is always heard with pleas
ure at Boston
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

Henry A. Hurd, prominent citizen
of st. Adams, for many years in trade
there, died at his home, the 2lst instant.
aged So years. He had not enjoyed firm
health for some years and was taken i'll
about November LIST.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

Mrs. Abby Eva, widow of the late
Hon. T.. +. Webb, died at her home in
Waterville, Tuesday, aged y years.
She leaves one son, Appleton Webb,
Esq She had been an invalid for nine
years,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

Bath Iron Works, has just received
a 81 ,04l, $50 contract from the govern
ment, the building of a $500 ton cruis-
err. Six of these cruisers are to be
built by six different firms. They will
make an important addition to the navy.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

!. C. WEnBER, Palmyra, Post Office, NewpoTt9
ALoNzo SMITH, Cornville, post Office, Revere.
ions METcALF, New Portland.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

Benjamin Lincoln Of Washington.
Me. acknowledges 70 the accidental
shooting Of his ehum, boy named
Mears, ou Saturday last. It's sad
case.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

The new Rex Brllsdouns and Capsicum
Phster-extra si1e-for colds. pleurisy.
backache. sejatca. etc, at SIMPSONS
corner drug store. PIC
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

stock, lie succeeded u getting mold of
10 per cent. Of the shares. including
those held by everybody except Mr..
hase and her cousin, Professor Tread
well. Mr. Clark paid for these share
anywhere from g. y & - eacd
In 1899, New York stoekholder
offered 81, 8 and then s1O share u
Mrs. Chase for her stock, but she re-
fused 70 sell The next week after her
refusal she received dividend Of 800.
the first return on her money for eight
years. She WAS Oyful, and her neigh
bofs looked green.
The stock advanced ike lightning.
In 1897, Mrs. thase received an ofer 81
-, 90 for il. and, within TIVE days. a
second offer Of 5000.
IN 1875 offers increased il lumber
ard price, until 10 lsas she has refused
$1,000 for her stock in the United
Verde.
Mrs. Chase has for many years sup.
| ported her husband whose health was
broken by d glorious and nearly fatal
sersice for his country in the civil War.
] hus her new wealth is doubly welcome
| She is now receiving with regularity SO
twice monthly A. the interest on her in
Yestment u 500 made fourteen years
| go.-B0iu6fe Ameffedn. June =. 1900
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

An English Traveller who has recent
BY been in this country remarks. IN
making comparison between the
principal great nations of the world,
that holy Russia is a formidable idea.
Great Britain is a picturesque and
pregnant idea. but the United States
is n self conscious clearly defined and
heroically indicated idea, in whose
further vindication the whole world is
concerned st Louis Globe Demo
crat
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

The driest of all fishes is, perhaps
the river eel vet, accord ing to an anal
ysis by n German chemist 60 Pc,
cent Of its substance is water. Salms'
comes next. with 61.4 per cent. Loh
sters and oysters are four-fifths water
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

There where like small
fortunes To-day there's opportunity
GOLD COPPER
None sold minors. Full particulars cheeruIy furnished
f. F FAIRBROTHER.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30
STATE OF MAINE.
Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the Governor.

As we approach the termination OF the
year, we should be devoutly conscious OF the
manifold blessings which it has so abundantly
brought to our State and all that dwell there
H. with no grudgng hand. Abundant har-
vests, successful business activity and enter
prise, unprecedented prosperity, happiness
and progress have signally marked and en-
phasized the benefits and enjoyments which
have crowded the rolling seasons of the year.
For these and many other temporal blessings
for health and exemption from all calamities
and contagious diseases-for higher religious
and educational privileges and advancement,
and especially for the spirit of patriotism, self
sacrifice and devotion to the best interests of
humanity, progress and good government
that has guided and determined our onward
march as people among the nations of the
earth, we have. indeed, abundant reasons for
for thanksgiving and for humbly and reyerent-
y recognizing the goodness of "the Lord
Hosts, wonderful in counsel and excellent in
working" Therefore, |, Llewellyn Powers
Governor of the State of Maine, conforming
to adopting the time named in the Thanks
giving Proclamation of the President OF the
United States, do, with advice and consent Of
the Executive Council, hereby designate
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

Fine line of hair goods at Curtis.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-30

BYRON BOYD. Secretary of State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

any and instructor. rs, oc;afed VII n
the work of the School IF Biology
with view OF establishing pre-
medical course Of two years.
FellOwships were established ia
Latin. French, Germaa, Economica.
English, Chemistry. Mathe MATES
Agricul'ureand Elocuhon. who are
to be selected and appointed by the
President Of the University.
DIR. +. p. Rbul was appointed
Professor of Veterinary Science, to
serve during the months of January.
February and March. 1900. ano 10
deliver "a course of two lectures a
day on the subject of his depart
ment. DIR. Rhul is full graduate
of one Of the New York Colleges
OF Veterinary science.
The Board authorized tho super
inteDdent Of Grounds aud Build
ings and the Director OF Athletics
TO have suitable fence put around
the Athletic Grounds ns pe,ilioned
Tor by the students engaged IN the
department Of Athletics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04
Notice 10 BuIdcrs and Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received bc
the Board of Education. OF Kiugwood
dlstr.cL Preston county, West Virginia.
untll IL O'Clock noon on the 10Th day
Of May, 1899 for the completion efaf
dition to the School House i'm KIM
wood, carpenter work. plasterfp0
painting. &c, according 60 the plans
and epccihs1tions Of Trnnzn.at,
6esY & Farris OD file with the s.crc
tary Of the said Board OF EIucetf,,u
Bids for the work complete must be
sealed and addressed To- the said S.cre.
tary OF The Board OF Education.
ftop0aais will also be received Tor
hcauug app tratus To- heat the building.
lhe Board Of Education reserve tie
rlghi TO rel sct any or all bills.
ID. II. JACKSON President.
> y. MURDOCH. Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04
craneaville.

CORRESPONDENCE OF the Argus
Should the pleasant wenthcr continue for
awhile the grass and grain will be enormous in
this section.
Prof. Burke has concluded to hire Prof. Chas.
Trembly TO assist him 10 his school at thi
place
The Lutheran Brethren are preparing to re-
pair their church at this place.
The old Crane barn, which is the largest and
Oldest building in this section, viii soon be torn
down by j. W. Feather and rebuilt again.
Messrs. John Pauger and H. d. Benson. Of
Terra Alta were guests orc. w. Cramor lost
Saturday.
Mrs Joseph Lewis is dangerously III at this
time
j. +. Otto seemsto be recovering very slowly.
yet will perhaps be able to work again.
Daniel Bishop, Of Duquesne. Pa, Is visiting
his mother. Of this place.
Miss Nellie Goodwin. Of Klngwood, was n
caller IN town last week.
j. W. Frazee returned during tho past week
from'B fillmore. where be purchased a stock ~
houo's' dry GODS aud clot ing
We have It from good authority that two Of
our ablost men testified that thoy gave I'm "a
true list Of their property to tho assessor but
iale1 To- have &C. tho amount ~ over 5000 as
-r--ed 90 aI 2 hey may hlum tho n4.cs4or and
etadc me court. but how about myi e the
aeNli "r fqalhg their conscience Of The zen.
Jury it sh u'd rost very heavily an t.otr
niHds' since both profess to De christ ans
our sabbath school seems to be very dull
th' season and very sparccly attended. H.
stead 81 thc uits of its Inmates being love.
lOy anu ptgcc. satan. the prince 81 the world.
.as entered ana sown The seed of contention
MaHy. oi our people aim that SATIN hls bo. N
bound ever since the DAY Of penfie1.f rfft4
is correct Who would he To- exist whom he H.
TUNED loose. III Doc is chained ho surely must
world. ettawterr.,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

The Journal of last week con-
taincd fine article from the pen
of o. f. Morton on the proposed
kingwood Il Morgantowu railroad.
The sketch covered over six col
umns and was very comprehensive
and ought to do lots of good for
the railroad. Mr.. Morton is think
ing OF writing up similar article
on the Morgantown end of the
road.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04
STATE EXECUTION BUILDING.

Tho foundation of the Sc 900 cx-
ecution building, authorized by the
State Prison Board, is now com.
pleted at the ponitentlary at
Moundsvllle, and the entire struc.
ture Will be completed and ready
for occupancy within month. As
the new State law requiring all
executions in West Virginia to
take place at the penitentiary be-
comes effective only for sentences
passed after July /, the building
will be ready in ample time.
1t is to be quite large building
lO4 feet by 40 feet, Of brick and
two stories in height. In addition
to the large execution room at the
rear, which is so feet by 40 feet,
and the full height of the building
the prison hospital will be locate d
in the new building. together with
the prison physicians Offices and
the tailor shop. There will also be
four death cells, where persons
given the death sentence will be
confined until executed.
The executions will be practically
private, and the hanging will be
conducted by Warden Sam Hawk.
Officials from the county where the
sentence was imposed and news
paper men will be admitted, to,
.gether with relatives of the con
dom a6 uhan tl,o,, 4 LII. A
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

Hon. Lewis Baker died at his
home in Washington City at noon
Sunday, April 80. He was born in
Belmont county, Ohio, Novem Der
z, 1892, and was man Of great
ability and sterling qualities. At
one time he was one Of West Vir-
g'nia's foremost citizens. He was
edit9r Of the Wheeling Register
during the war and reconstruction
days, and did a great deal to free
our State Of the bitter and tyran-
nical feeling toward tho ex.Confed
crates and Southern sympathizers
during those dark days. The
name Of Lewis Baker will always
be honored aud reyered in West
Virginia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

We think it high time our town
officials were pushing the compile
ton Of the stone work that has
been so long delayed. OF course
the matter had to be deferred
through the winter on account of
the weather, but we have now had
solid month of very fine working
weather, and the work could have
been completed by this time, If the
officials had allowed the stone con
tractor to come on and complete
his work, as they should have re-
CURED him to do, instead of trying
to put hlm of aud delay the matter
as much as possible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

BY reason Of an omission. due TO
an oversight ia The general appro.
priniion act passed by the recent
Legislature, the building Of the
three miners hospitals. provided
for 10 The Beavers act, is practically
preciudod Tor two yesrs, at least.
The hospital rct itself makes pro-
vlsion for The needed appropriation,
but the appropriation act does not
Without such provision in the an
preparation act the similar clause
40 the hospital act becomes void
They were 70 have been run by the
State as State institations. The
special act creating them provides
for The appropriation Of SIS. 900
apiece for the erection Of the build
ings, $4,000 apiece fer running
them, aud 900 apiece for furn-
ishihg them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

a conservative estimate of the
amount the railroads of this coun-
try pay to our law makers, to cor.
poration attorneys and to judges,
lobbyists and political wire manip-
ulators in the way of free passes
amounts to more than one hundred
million dollars year. Is it any
wonder that both passenger and
freight rates are kept so unreason =
ably high. Aud all this enormous
sum, too, in addition the prlncely
salaries paid their attorneys and
lobbyists in clsh.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

One of the most exacting Of the
many robber trusts in this country,
and one which most of the news
papers never allude to, is the type
founders trust, which controls all
the type boundaries in the United
States-as regard prices. The
price of type is more than double
what it onght to be-comparod
with the price of labor and mate
rial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

Saturday of this week is election
day out in Valley district on the
bonds for the proposed railroad to
Morgantown, and it looks now
like ID will carry all right, as it
should. The fate of the railroad
for the present depends on this
vote. If it carries in Valley it will
help carry it IN Monongalia, while
defeat in Valley would be bad
back-set for the road in Monon-
gala also.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

The month Of April just passed
has been remarkable for The hot.
dry weather. The month is gener
ally noted for It's smiles aud tears.
like widow who has won and lost
several husbands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04
GAINESVILLE NORMAL
WILL BEGIN
Monday, May ,29, 1899,
And Continue Ten Weeks.

Special attention will be paid to
branches in which applicants are re-.
CURED TO pass to obtain county Certi-
hcatcs
Pupils desiring to prepare for the
state Examinations, or To enter the
I University can be accommodated.
nave engaged MIR G. T.. Tremblv
TO assist me. He is a graduate of the
Peabody Institution of Nashville. and
mas completed the A. Il. course of the
w. Va. University.
Board and room in the hes urivafa
families can be secured for SO to 81 per.
month. pc
All Inquiries will be cheerfuliy an
swored.
X. f.. BURKE,
Eva ogv;lIe w "
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

The railroad will get the mail
back again. beginning with the new
contract next Monday, May 9Th.
The officials of the road proposed
to the Postoflice Department that
if they would have the mail weighed
again, as is customary anyhow
every four years, The road would
take the contract again at whatever
amount the schedule called for
under the new weighing, as the
price for carrying the mail on the
railroads is fixed at so much per
mile, according to the weight. Our
mail has not been weighed for four
years, and ought to weigh at least
one third more now than then,
which would allow the railroad one.
third more for carrying it, and the
road will take chances on it and
make new contract on the pres
ent weight of the mail. The De-
partment ordered the mail that
passes over the road between here
and Tunnelton weighed for one
week, and commenced last Friday,
so we will know now shortly what
the increase is and if the railroad
takes it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

charters. 800. Total s990.17.
Disbursements, S70A31, leaving a
balance ~ tho treasury OF s296 SO.
PromIpent G. A II. men present,
were Joseph a. Arkle and Richard
Robertson, Of Wheeling; Congress
man-clect x. IT.. Freer. Charles r..
Lavalley. Of Huntington; Arnold
Brandley, of Elkins; j. s. Buck
ley, of Parkersburg; 5. b. Ayrss,
Of Grafton; Curtis b. Mcintosh,
of Charleston; NJ. b. Bartlett, of
Parkers burg; James S. Watson. OF
Morgantown; George b. Woodccck
Of New Martinsville; ID. j. John
son, Of huntington and Ex- Sheriff
Shaw and w. +. Menear, Of King.
wood.
At z o'clock in the evening the
members Of the G.. a. K. and Sons
of Veterans, beaded by the Zeller
band, formed in parade aud with
flags and banners flying and step.
ping to the strains Of Yankee
Doodle, marched over the prln-
cipal streets of the town. The
three organizations held camp
fire in the opera house Afterwards.
The large room was literally
packed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04


The Teachers Institute for Pres
ton promises to be more interesting
than ever this year. Already Mr..
Candy is moving towards the sue
cess of the coming convention OF
the pedagogues, and arrangements
are being made for a big literary
contest on one night of the occa-
sion, for which prizes Will be offer
ed. The Board of Examiners HAYS
offered SO in cash for one prize,
and j. Slidell Brown has secured a
very large and valuable Govern
ment Map for another prize, and
other prizes will be donated in due
time. We make this early an
nouncement in order that the
teachers may have ample time to
specially prepare for this contest,
so as to make it entertaining and
be able to acquit themselves credi-
tably. Supt. elect Candy has asked
Mr.. Brown to take charge as chair
man of the COMMITTEE on Arrange
ments and Program, and look after
the prizes and contest, etc. The
teachers of the town and vicinity
are always ready and willing to do
everything possible to make it
pleasant for the visitors, and our
citizens also lock forward to the
occasion as very pleasant and en-
joyable one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

II may be just the thing" for
reform orators, candidates and
would-be candidates to attend and
foot their bazoos Al luxurious and
costly banquets, while they arc at
the same time aware OF the extreme
misery that prevails in this land,
and Of the thousands Of poor poo-
pie who would be glad to have the
crumbs that fall from the tables Of
such political love feasts. Yes, il
may be just the proper capor-for
the aristocracy; but we are candid
ly Of the opinion that tho honest
reformer is sadly out Of place a.
these Belshazzar feasls.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-04

Did you ever give the national
bank statements, which are pub
llshed somi occasionally, any atten
tion +? If not, do so in future, aud
you will observe that the banks of
this country have about five or six
times as much money LOANED OUT,
on which they are receiving inter.
est, as there IS in existence IA this
couRtry--and this is not all; the
greater part Of it belongs TO thor
deposltors-and the latter get none
Of the interest. Oh, this banking
business is fine graft, The way il
Is now conducted-ah vet the
man is called an anarchist by The
gold bug press who dones the
banker the privilege Of issuing and
controlling the volume of money
in circulation in tho United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27
IT PROMISES FORTUNES.
R. @. Trey Visits the Ellis County
Gold Fields.

R. G. Trey is just home from West
ern Kansas. He visited the Ellis
county gold fields and says there are
magnificent prospects. The shale in
which there are mineral deposits
underlies thousands of acres and the
tests by assayers show ton of the
rock to run $l4 gold, IS zinc
and $S silver. Fonr carloads Of
rock were shipped to Pueblo this
week to the ore mills. Mr.. Trey was
so impressed with the prospect that
he today wired to purchase a quarter
section near the experimental shafts.
Conductor Follins OF the U. P. is half
owner Of four sections. The land
where the finds are being made was
once owned by j. M. Fisher and N.
Blevins of this city. They had 49,
900 acres. Mr.. Trey has several
specimens of the rock and they are
very promising.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27
CAMP MEETINGS A-PLENTY.
Three Tent Gatherings for the Saw
ing Of Souls.

An enthusiastic camp meeting is
being held in Garfield township near
the McBoyle home. 1t has a large
attendance.
The Seventh Day Adventists are
holding campmeeting on the old
fair grounds southwest Of the city.
A number Of preachers are present
and interesting services are promised
The Fire.Baptized Holiness asso'
citation will hold its state campmeet.
ing one mile north Of Moonlight, from
August 10Th to 25th. It's announced
that "Evangellsts are expected from
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ne
braskA, Oklahoma and other counties
Of Kansas, 10 preach the pentecostal
standard OF salvation under the
amounting Of the Holy Ghost" The
meeting will be conducted by B. H.
Irwin, the well known exhorter who
worked in this county two or three
years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident OF which Mr..
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, was the
SUBJECTS narrated by him as follows
81 was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain contin-
ually in back and sides, no appetite
gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me
up. Fortunately, a friend advised
trying Electric Bitters, and to great
joy and surprise, the first bottle made
a decided Improvement | continued
their use for three weeks, and am
now a well man. l know they saw
ed my life, and robbed the grave Of d
another victim" No one should fail
to try them. Only 30 cents per bot
tie at J. NJ. Gleissner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-27
DR.. BRECHBILL IN TROUBLE
Arrested in Topeka on Charge Of
Bigamy.

TOPEKA, July 2l.-The State Jour-
nal says: Dr. B. B. Brechbill, Of
Dwight, Kan, was arrested this
morning by Patrolman G. A. Smith
and turned over to the authorities
from Council Grove to answer to the
charge Of bigamy. The charge
against Brecbbill is that while his
wife was sick and unable to care for
herself he brought another woman to
the house whom he called his wife.
1t is claimed by neighbors that he
treated his sick wife in cruel man
ner and ran away Saturday with the
other woman. They came to Topeka
and registered at the Dutton House
as Lillian Dean and, W. H. Dean
Wednesday morning they went TIC
Kansas City and Thursday Brechbill
came to Topeka. He was taken al
noon to Council Grove.