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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27
NEGROES IN POLITICS.

Booker Y. Washington, presi-
dent of the Tuskegee Normal and
Collegiate Institute, and, perhaps,
the most widely known colored
man in the United States, answer
ing the request of prominent col
ored man in North Carolina as
to what should be done to allay the
"present conflict between the
races" says
81 have been asking myself late
ly some rather serious questions
and l want to put one or two of
them to you. Is there any reason
why the negroes IN the South
should continue to oppose the
Southern white man and his poll
tics ? Is this not the source of
nearly all our troubles
gu nconseiously we seem to have
gotten the idea into our blood and
bones that we are only acting in a
manly way when We oppose South
ern white men with our votes.
"ln some way, by some method,
We must bring the race to the point
where it will cease to feel that the
only way for it to succeed is to OPP
pose everything suggested or put
forth by the Southern White men.
"Iu some way, by some method.
we must bring the race to the point
where it will cease to feel that the
only way for il to succeed is to CD.
pose everything suggested or put
forth by the Southeru white men.
"Fms [ consider enc Of our re ii
problems / believe that there arc
thousands Of white Democrats i'm
North Caroline, who are 50 per
90 better friends 10 The negro
than Governor Russell. see no
niece sity in continuing TO follow
Governor Russell, who has no
power to protect, or If he has the
power does not exercise it,, rather
shan these other white men Who
Gu protect u5 If we cease contin-
ually and forever to oppose them. -
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MT. EEBO.

Special 20 the Argus.
While teaching tho Mount Ne5o
school commenced 10 gather some
facts Ia reference to the early school
houses, AID the teachers who have
taught IN that neigh borhood. /
found it n very difficult task to
ga'hor the infor nation IN such a
way rs TO present a connected his
tory Of the school matters.
However, / am under many OBJ.
legations TO the persons who rem
dsred assistance. and | send this
partial history, in the hope that
some one will revise and preserve n
complete list of teachers at this
place.
Wish to say to my scholars and
patrons to Mt. Ncbo school, that
spent pleasant time whilo in your
community. There are many in
cidents which recall pleasant
memories in the life OF a school
teacher. The true friend TO edu
cation and the one who is working
for the best interests of his pupils
will forget the little faults and I'M
projections and will recall only the
good.
give a part OF letter written
by ono Of my pupils, little girl
seven years old, to illustrate that
if teacher brings sunshine into
the lifc OF child. it will never be
forgotten.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27

Jehu jenkins taught one term IN
the old distillery. Peter Cramer,
ID. h. McCollnm. John Showalter,
and Waitman Gibson each taught
one term st this town.
The first building ut the present
site Of Mt. Nebo was built by viii
liam Falkenstine in 1858, by sub
criplions from the citizens,
Augutine Wolfe WIS one of the
promoters Of this movement.
1t was named Mount Nebo by
V. n. Grihble who taught the first
school in 1S5S.lS59, followed by
the teachers named below
Renry Calo.................... 1859 1850
Rev. James Ridcnour. iSCO 1867
quaker John e. smith. 81 -isG2
H. T.. Calc........... ..........l 1851 1893
Alexander Brownfeld .................. ls6,-ls'8
Daniel Scott ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .lh0il&o
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1865 1906
Margaret Morgan. n. Is. Cunningham r. -.
Hill. 4 W. Scott, J. Judson Jenkins, Frank
Mckee, Isaac p. Martin.
The present building was erected
in 1876 and b. f. Higgins taught
the first school in it, followed by:
Milton Kesler, Frank Mckee,
Peter r. Smith, A. w. Snyder,
S. w. Cobun, A. ". Snyder, Prof.
S. l.. Cover, Miss Tillie Bales,
Miss Winnie WEIGH, Nina Fore.
man, j. j. Kelley, Miss Esther
Liston, q. N. Bales, A. NJ. Wolfe,
G. b. Hill. e. II. Bceghly, B. ID.
Spiker and g. w. BORROWER.
Summer Normals at Mt. Nsbo:
Prof. s. II. Wiley, Prof. S. s.
Cover, Ben. IL. Elsey, A. w.
Cham bers.
Thanking THE ARGUS in advance
for the space | have used. l re-
main, loyal to the soil of good old
Preston, which can produce more
buckwheat cakes, more pretty girls
and moro huckleberry pies than
any other county in the State.
Deacon Brown will vouch for the
girls and huckleberry pies.
T.. ". BEERBowER.
W. Va. Conference Seminary.
April 10, 1899.
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In all parts Of this country it is
the poorer class, but pre- eminently
the most Intelligent and loyal class
Of voters who favor the restoration
Of the free coinage Of silver. It's
true, there arc many paupers who
shout loud and long against the
silver causs-but they are ignorant
because they are partisan blind.
Show them their duty, educate
them IN patriotism TO themselves
their families and their country;
and then they will sec their error
and the cause Of their poverty.
SHOW them that the single gold
standard is q conspiracy that bone-
Cts none, but The money specsla.
tors or gamblers, who are tho most
wolfsh enemies and brutal OPP
pressors Of the human race, and
are absolutely void Of patriotism
their whole aim and appetite is
greed Most MIN are honest.
once they understand the sitnation.
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HUDSON. w. VA,

IL y OoON. w. V A.,
February the %,
Dear papa will rite you a letter
to let you no am well. love my
teacher very much because lac gives
me pieces to say sata clause brought
me a dool it Will open It's eyes we'll
papa | would like to see you in your
Solger suite hope to hear from
you sOon your little girl.
FLORA.
Theabove letter was written to
soldier in the 10th Pennsylvania
volunteers who is stationed at
Manila. The words are not all
spelled correctly, but we consider
it good letter for girl Of seven.
EARLY HISTORY OF MT. NEBo.
The pioneer history Of any COM
munity is always of interest to me,
because of the string events and
plucky horoism of the early settlers.
The early history of Mt. Nsbo
community is little known to the
younger generation, and unless
the traditions and recollections Of
the old settlers are preserved, they
will soon pass into oblivion. A
little over one hundred years ago
there were a few log cabins in this
section of the country. The
Indian warrior roamed at will
through the trAckless forest or
padSled his birch bark OF the
waters of Cheat.
Soversign's cabin on the stream
which now bears his name, was
among the early pioneers. Thomas
Jenkins came from Wales, settled
near Hudson and manufactured
powder. Christopher Gale came
from Harper's Ferry about this
time. His son, Jacob, was the
father of large family of which
Azrael, Eliza and Mrs. j. N. Cress
are among the number.
The early days Of these pioneers,
the jenkins, Gales, Grahams, and
Gibsons, we're not so favorable for
school and church building, as the
forests had to be cleared so as to
cultivate their corn, and afford
pasture for their stock. But not
outstanding their hardships and
Disadvantages, these early settlers
built place Of worship, and a
school.
The common opinion Of the
Oldest citizens is, that the first
meeting house or place Of worship
was at the present site Of Harmony
Grove NJ. e. Church, while opinion
differs as to where the first school
building was located. There was
an old log building at Harmony
Grove winch ives used about I845,
but The school house which was
located near Waitman Gibson's
farm seems TO have been in use
many years previous 10 this time.
As ! already stated Us the Begin
ming Of this article, tho following
list Is incomplete, end perhaps
some Of the dates are not correct.
as was compelled to gather the
dates and names from so many
sources.
The following is tho list Of
teachers in the old log school house
at Harmony Grove:
-- Edrdgs Isaac f.. Martin ........fssi-is
Adam 1itb. Amos Ca O ......... ......fs53 1873
fetsr or mor George armstrong ......Is13. So
5obu /1Jtf. ......l..f-f4,s
Tuonls Harr1 esquire" EdvsrIs. -H-f-.5
Jones Martin, John j.. lvo-iy. .........Is.5 1851
WaItla. Gibson .... ................ f4.,..f s,l
sUMMEETEgWs
Mary Neyo.o Elizabeth wolfe.
HarF Cauer. VeruIa Wallis.
HfrnIh ge.lan. Julia mItb.
ItJda" Ladd. Hcsocc8 Gibson.
A. one time there was a town. or
at loast 'ho name OF Gown, Water.
loo, where D. Y. Shaw now lives
there we're foor or five terms Of
school at thF place.
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A BIG GAIN IN REVENUE.

Following is the report Of collec-
tions for the district of West Vir-
ginia in Internal Revenue Depart
ment for the month of March:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27

The collections for the corres-
pondIng mouth of 1898 were $685.
9O5.10, making gain Of sec, 1919
for 1899.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27

There is n law in the United
States Statutes which reads as
follows: every contract, combi-
nation in the form Of trusts or
otherwise, or conspiracy in restraint
Of trade or commerce among the
several States, or with foreign ma.
tons, is hereby declared illegal.
Any person who shall engage in
any contract or engage in any
such combination or conspiracy
shall be deemed guilty of INSIDE
meanor, and on conviction thereof
shall be punished by fine not ex-
ceeding $4,000, or by Imprisonment
not exceeding one year, or by both
Of said punishments, at the dis
erection Of the court" But in the
very face of this claw" q goldizcd
Republican administration has
been the most prolific incubator
Of robber trusts and combines the
world has svor seen. Since tho
advent Of the advance agent into
the White House there has been
more than two billion dollars Of
capital aggregated together into
one hundred and fifty six comb
nations that now control most Of
the necessarios Of life i'm this
country. What ~ the matter with
the UnitedStales Attorney General 4?
Has he ever caused any Of these
trust promoters TO pay fine or
serve the term Of imprisonment (?
Well, not that anyone has heard Of.
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I IFE INSURANCE.
NS&&2 I2S&23S2e3&29

WHEN You INSURE Your LIFE,
select Massachusetts Company,
under the Massachusetts system"
which guarantees equity to all. No
one irnred in a Massachusetts
Company his lost anything on &C.
count Of failure TO pay premiums.
Premium reduces as the age OF the
insured gets gre,ter Invsstigats
the plan of the NEW ENGLAND
MU rUAL LIFE INSURANCE
co, of Boston, Mass. Write, Civ
ing age and occupation, and receive
a specimen policy with full instruo-
tons.
w. II. l.. MONTGOMERY,
Representative,
TUNNELToN, WEST VA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27

Fifteen months ago Nr. McKin-
icy issced a message declaring that
dorcibIe acquisition was not to be
drought Of II forc.ble acquisition
was not to be thought Of Gfteon
months ago, Why then should &c be
1bought Of nov? Hhy should we
make so jsc.s on Of the FLjp.nos.
vino wero our allies when we needed
them France didn't treat us that
way She isf, us free. and DO would
hav. compogtea With ths greatness
Of this nation II we bad said:
"Stand 1p Be lraol We come
81 preach .iborty.--W. j Bran.
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MOrgantOwn and Kiugwood Railroad
Cnmnnnr

and the court deems q desirable for said Dis.
tr'ct 70 appropriate money FOR the purposes
aforesaid;
Therefore II IS ordered bv The County Court
OF - eston Comfy that "a vote 81 fhn legally
qualified voters 81 said Valley District snail
held on
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" HIIlfAr, InuHF NoINrs OF
VALLEY District in Preston Countv.

have petib9ncl ana nsted this court 70 sub,uit
TO the vofets ~ said Vaier Dlstrr q the question
OF subscribing md appr,, priatina money ar
bonds to aid IN the curstructio 81 the tafl-
road Telegraph and Telephone lines proposed
10 be constructed and ouerafed in ard thfou ia
by the said
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Nv" FHEAS. the NOrgant owl and Kincwoof
Failroad COMPANY has been dulv CA tered
and organized uude~ $50 Laws West Virginil
with capital stock fixed az S2oof0l tor the
purpose Il CONSTRUCTING and operating a raii-
road with releuh0re and Telegraph live from
p point az or INA the town 81 NorgantOwn ~ Va,
10 a point az or in the town Of KiugwoOd, ".
Va. and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-04-27

Dear papa will rite you a letter
to let you no am well. love my
teacher very much because lac gives
me pieces to say sata clause brought
me a dool it Will open It's eyes well
papa | would like to see you in your
Solger suite ! hope to hear from
you soon your little girl.
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RAILROAD BOHDS.
STATE or WEST VIRGINIA..
CoUNry or PREsroN. IS.

tuINIf OF I|HE'ION, $.
Ar a County Court held for said county
at tie Court House thereof on Tues
day. the the sthof April. a. y. 1899.
the following order was made and
eptareJ az rocorA ~,
The evening times., 1899-09-21

st. PauPs Protestant Episcopal Church
was the scene of another wedding yester-
day evening The bride was Miss Blanche
Sothoron Scott and the groom Mr.. Edwin
n. Dulin. Mr., Henry C.. Scott, the brides
brother, gave her in marriage and her
maids were hef sisters, the Misses Anna
and Mabel Scott Miss Ada Scott was the
maid of honor and Mr. Ciaud Coyille was
bes. man. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Dr.. Alfred Harding Mr.. and Mrs
Dulin went at once TO their new ho:ie.
10ci Twentieth Street. where a reception
was held.
The evening times., 1899-09-21
For the Ladies Of Fashion.

The feminine folk of this city will be in
terested to learn that VIM. Schwartz, formerly
of Baltimore, has opened at 1l20 Connecticut
Avenue, and offers for the early to make
Tailor Suits of the newest imported fabrics
for $35. Those who are acquainted with Mr..
Schwartz's fashion productions will readily appre-
ciate this offer. The most stylish and perfect
fitting garments, made by the best tailors lately
of New York sell limo
The evening times., 1899-09-21
qHE PEOPLE OF HAWAII
Alatau I. Atkinson Furnishes In.
teresting Information.

The Noted islander Arrives In WASH
ington to Confer With officials Re-
the development of the Population
and Its Notable Improvement.
The evening times., 1899-09-21
THB FRENCH EXPOSITION
Director Dodge Preparing to Ship
the Agricultural Exhibits.

Want of Space VIII Make 1t Neces-
sary to Show the Products COllec-
Country Intends to Make a Good
Record at the Paris Display.
The evening times., 1899-09-21
Mil. Burned i'm Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, Sept. 21.-Fire last
night destroyed the Norfolk Milling Com
pany's mills, in this city. Loss, $2S,00O;
insurance. $4,000 ]. D. Thomas, Of Bris-
tol Va. is the president Of the company.
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Boston, Niagara Falls, New York, and
Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
James w. DOGGY, 1924 Seventh Street
northeast.
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Marks, of Birming-
ham, Ala, are the guests of their sister,
Mrs. Thomas H. Clark, at 1764 Madison
Street ~
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Miss Madaline Brannan has returned
from New York and is located for the win
ter at 1915 H Street
The evening times., 1899-09-21

DR.. A F. P. King and family arrived
from Burlington, VT, yesterday.
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Mrs Hugh A. Saxon left Washington
Wednesday for Los Angeles, CAL, which
is to be her future home.
The evening times., 1899-09-21
SOCIAL AND Personal.

Secretary Root left Washington yester-
day for New York to visit his family. He
expects to return next Friday. Assistant
Secretary Meiklejohn is expected here to-
day from visit to his home in Nebraska.
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Ladies' Full Regular made Herms-
dorf-dyed Hose; worth Csc 1QC
pair, for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Children's Fast Black Hose, in 2
styles of rib; worth 15c pair. QC
Tor ........-.....-.....
Ladies' Fleece-lined Knit Under
skirts. made like Wright's; last
20 out of ESQ; worth 81, 5QC
for .....................
Ladies' 2-clasp Suede Gloves, lat
est shades; guaranteed; worth soc
$1.25 pair. for .-.....--.... "
Ladies' Handkerchiefs, embroi-
dered, hemstitched. and colored
borders; less than doz.; worth &C
&c, &c. and SC, for .............o
6S Ladies' Wrappers, in Outing
Cloth and Flannelette, variety of
colorings; worth 81 and $1.75, zoe
Self-adjusting Spring Stocks,
regular price is 25c. WHAT 1C
We have left go at .......... liz
Ladies' Medium weight Ribbed
Vests and Pants, with silk o0c
fronts, etc.; worth 69c, for. .JJ
Ladies' Pure Linen Collars, gen.
uine 4-ply; latest styles; worth &C
II 1-2c, for
Last of lot of 35c Tooth Brushes.
tor various sizes and styles 15e
Last of a lot of 39c and soc
Hand Scrubs, with and with 15C
out handles, for ~
Fountain Syringes, warranted for
one year; each with 8 hard E1c
rubber tubes; worth 75c, for. D.. JJ
l pair Fish-net Curtains, slightly
soiled, handsome pattern; 81 SO
worth S2.25, for .............St.J .JV
1 pair Nottingham Lace Curtains,
imitation fine pattern; worth 81
50 pair, for ...-...............~ "
2 pairs Portieres, heavily fringed
top and bottom; rich color q 90
ings; worth s. a pair, for -. .~s.JO
s Hassocks, good size. covered
with velvet and tapestry; aQC
worth 75c, for ... ~
Remnants of Bleached and Brown
Cotton and Canton Flannel; the
&c., 10c., and IL 1-2c. grades cIC
choice .................... VIZ
Remnants of Flannelettes, dark
grounds. new patterns; worth cc
10c. yard, for ..................V
Four 21-2-yard lengths of 72-
inch Table Damask; worth S1 CE
Csc. yard. For the pattern. ~ .LJ
Three lots Linen Napkins, half
dozen each: worth s1.25 doz- ENC
en-. For six .................. ~
5 Heavy Fieeced Blankets, 11-4
size, and worth s1.5o pair. Il IN
Remnants of Machine made
Torchon Lace and Insertion;
worth &c., 10c., and 12c. a yard, &C
ICI
Remnants of Point de Paris and
Platt Valenciennes Lace;
worth 15c. yard, good pat 1flC
terms; for. ~
Remnants of Black Veilings,
plain and fancy mesh; worth 1flC
25c a yard, for. ~
Remnants of All-silk Satin and
Gros Grain Ribbons, / and inches
wide; big variety of new col
orings: worth &c. to 15c yard, &c
Tor.
Mems Red Half Hose, fast color
and perfect fitting; worth 15c. &C
pair, for
'Endwelr' Suspenders, that are
regular soc. value; last Few 1SC
pairs, to close them out..... -
Remnants of Taffeta Silks from
/ to s yards long; all ends of exc
leading colors; worth SOC, for. W
Saks and
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Broken lots of Mems Medium
weight Underwear; $3.50 kind, 81
garment; 75c. and 81 grades enc
ior Nv
Broken lot Of Mems 75c. and 81
Fancy Stiff-bosom Shirts; each with
separate cuffs to match; C1C
choice .................... %
3 Covert Cloth Mackintosbes.
Double Breasted, with velvet col
lar; guaranteed water-tight q IN
1 English China Dinner Set. with
border design of neutral tint and
gold handles; piece or two "a 90
missing; worth So, for. .sf.JO
3 Carlsbad China Tea Sets, with
filied-in design and gold finish:
some unimportant pieces q O6
missing; worth $685., for. 9J.JJ
! Toilet Set, with flower decora-
tion and gold tracing; slightly i'm
perfect; worth $6.9S. q IN
Remnants of Cheviots, Home
spuns and Novelty Dress Goods;
to yard lengths, worth l7lc
up to $1.25 yard, for. .Ji2
Remnants of Black Figured Mo-
hair, usable lengths; worth 11It
25c yard, for .............IL .IL2
10 Boys Oxford Mixed Novelty
Suits, with short pants and silk
embroidered decorations; St 40
worth $3.50, for .9I.fO
II Boys All Wool Blue Cheviot
Double Breasted Short Pants Suits;
guaranteed co.or;e worth 81 40
S5ou, Tor .....-......-......~ ~Ss1O
8 Boys Long Pants Suits, all
wool and fast color; Single q 40
breasted style; worth S., for. .@J.fO
% pairs Boys All Wool Knee
Pants, in plain and fancy 1SC
mixtures; worth 39c pair, for. II
Broken lot of Boys Plain White
and Dark Blue Shirt Waists, 1fC
perfect fitting; worth 39c, for. ID
Odds and Ends of Jewelry-Cuff
Buttons, Brooches Scarf Pins, and
Hat Pins; worth up to :25c 10C
Shoice' ................ ~
Broken lot of Gold plated Link
Cuff Buttons, with and without 1EC
setting; worth up to 81. Choice. II
Package of 60 sheets of Paper and
SO Envelopes. odds and ends; inc
worth 25c, for. r................I ~
Hero Tablets. $50 sheets. for SC:
Army and Navy Tablets, 125 &c
sheets OF paper, for.
Broken lots of Boys Golf Cans
and Sailor Tams; sizes to 1SC
6 SIS; worth 3sc, for ~
Odds and ends of lot of German
and English Steel Pocket Knives,
and blades; worth 25c INC
and 35c, for. ~
40 Atwood Swinging Bicycle
Lamps, high-grade oil burn noe
er; worth $3.50, for............ 10
Broken lot of Ladies' Satine and
Mercerized Silk Petticoats, polka
dot and stripe patterns; G. en-
worth S2.75, for. .9i.JU
6 Ladies Lightweight Tan Covert
Cloth Jackets, with inlaid velvet
collar and silk lining; worth q OK
S6.45, for. 9J.JJ
Broken lot of Ladies' Black Silk
and Satin Waists, with tucks and
dress dress sleeves; s all al i new S225
Broken lot of Ladies' Black and
/ Tan Vici Kid, Button and Lace
| Boots, stylish lasts and S1 co
Broken lot of Misses Black and
Tan Vici Kid Button and Lace
| Boots, scattering sizes from
IL IL to 2; worth s1.75 a 81 y
| pair, for.
Company.
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Secretary Meiklejohn is expected here to-
day from a visit to his home in Nebraska.
Miss Hester Virginia Calvert, Of College
Park, Nd, and DR.. Henry Waller Lilly,
of Fayetteville, n. c., were married in this
city last evening at St. Johns, Rev. Ern-
est NJ. Paddock officiating. Mrs. Edmund
]. Lilly, a sister-in-law of the groom, at
tended the bride as matrOn Of honor, and
the bridesmaids were the Misses Rosalie
and Elizabeth Calvert. Mr. Walter Fran
els Leak, of Fayetteville, served the groom
as best man. The bride was given in mar
riage by her father, NJ Charles Baltimore
Calvert. and the ushers were Mr. Samuel
NJ McRae, of Fayetteville; DR.. Sothoron
Key, of this city, and Messrs. George H.
Calvert, jr., and Baltimore Calvert, OF
Prince George county, Md.
An informal reception followed at 1921
X Street, which was attended by relatives
of the bride, whose family is one OF the
most ancient and honorable in Maryland
dating from their first American ancestor,
Lord Baltimore, who was the first distin-
guished Englishman to settle In the State
DR.. and Mrs. Lilly will make honey
moon trip to Canada and other points
north, and then go to Fayetteville, their
permanent home.
The evening times., 1899-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. C. Charles Wheeler. of
Bloomington. ILL.,. who have been yisitip-