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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
THE RACE QUESTION.
APPOINT COLORRD PEOPLE 10
ALL THE FEDERAL OFFICES IN
THE NORTHERN STATES.
The Blacker the Candidate The Surer
His Chances for the Position.

DR.. NJ. 5. Holt, Of Weston, offers
the following solution of the race
question: "The remedy we have
to suggest, so far as we know, has
never been offered from the press
or rostrum, and we candidly believe
If carried out will DC an absolute
and final solution of the race ques
ton and forever close the mouths
Of the INSCRIPTIONS and preten-
tous advocates Of negro advance.
ment on political lines. I'm the
event of the election Of William j.
Bryan, which we confidently be-
lieve will occur in 1900, let him in
the State Of Pennsylvania. the New
England States, possibly Iowa, in
all the states which have large
Republican majorities, appoint
from the crossroads postoflice to
the Philadelphia postoffice, as we'll
as all mail carriers, internal reve
nue. collectors, marshals, pension
examiners, railway clerks, etc. in
fact, every federal office from the
highest to the lowest, should be
filled by negroes, the only prefer
ence should be based upon color.
the blocker the candidate the surer
his chances for an office. Con-
tlnue this policy through one ad
ministratiOn and it is not likely
that second dose of their own
medicine would be necessary for
the fellows who in their own plat
forms pirate for II free vote and
fair count, which is only intended
to reflect on the south and en-
gender prejudices, but act TO cor
rect Hannalsm. In the event the
further application Of this pre-
scription should be necessary.
leave the removal of the incum-
bents in Office to their pretentioas
political friends, and when ordered
out by them it will create such a
revolution IN politics that the negro
Will not be further used az n voting
machine, but will be independent.
The political poltroon who shoots
at long range with his foul breath
the people of the South because
their tastes from cultivation, re
volt at negro supremacy, will die
from self-inAIctcd stings.. The
Mason and Dixon line Will be
forever obliterated and new line
will be drawn by the transfer of
the seat of war between the Demo
cratic and Republican states. This
policy will be a just retaliation for
the outrages inflicted upon the
South and would more certainly
dethrono the would be emperor
than that the Declaration of Inde.
pendence must give way to I'M.
peralism that we have outprown
our constitution that better gov.
eminent can be established upon
the basis of a large standing army.
and it will leave Republicans to
their ruin wrought by
constitutional amend
ments which were thrust upon an
intelligent people for no other pur.
pose than political supremacy aud
as penalty for having held
different opinion for which they
were willing to face shot and shell
and for which heroism the present
occupant Of the White House on
his recent Southern trip applauded
them and attempted to strew
flowers on their graves.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
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MoaeANTowM w. VA.

Tie Summer Quarter begins Iuiy 7. Pail
quarter October 4. Winter Quarter
January, Spring Quarter Aprilr
Faculty Of So professors and Instructor. r
buildings, and 3 new ones 60 be- added nj
once. SIS students last year, besides nj
students BY correspondence
C0Icges; arts and Sciences Engineering
sud Mcchanic Arts Law, and Agriculture
schools; Music, Commercial. Preparotorv
Departments! Drawing and Painting Mi
itary, Physical Training, Domcefic
q, Seieucc Instruction by Correspondence.
-Four Hcar Courscss Classical. scicrfifc.
Philosophical, Modern Literature CivU
l.nr'uccrin~ Mechanical Eurinccffrp
Law, Agricultural ~
30 Year Courses mot LEADING to drgrcce).
lFrmedic1l. Lew (adwitf,ur to pfncticel
NivI ana Mining Eugiucetinr. Ncchauf-
81 itnEinccrinG Electrical Engineering,
tp- -ili Courses i'm Land SURVEYING. paif.
t}ad Engineering. Veterinary sufgcry.
ming Engineering.
Graduate Courses. leading % tiic various
in .fcciio1 BY Correspondence Cor those
Woo c1nt COME 90 thr rni-crrIfv
2'. ci mnsl- With separate building and
Drawing ord Pe.ntlnr lhorouehiy isurht.
f1."e women a.uilLal t1 every depart
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
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BUY WHISEEY !?

F0R THE HOLIDAYS OF 1899
We have The Finest Stock 10 select
from ever offered. SEE QUE PRICES.
PURE RYE WHISTLES.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
Clipped and Gullcd From Various
Sources

The annual report Of Gen.
Burlington, Chief of Ordnance.
shows that the expenditures for
the year ending June 3O;h, 1899,
for the Ordnance Bureau,
amounted to 1928, 7SG, 78C.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
NEWS AND NOTES.

NEWS AND NOTES.
Clipped and Gulled From Various
Sources
The annual report Of Gen.
Burlington, Chief of Ordnance.
shows that the expenditures for
the year ending June both, 1899,
for the Ordnance Bureau,
amounted to 1928, 7SG, 78C.
The monthly statement of the
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
shows that the total receipts for
the month Of October, 1896, were
s26. l47, 446, an increase, as com
pared with October, 1898. of
81, 411,63S.
The reports to the Commissioner
OF immigration show that for the
months of July, August aud Sep
tember of this year, the number of
immigrants admitted to the United
States was 1866, which is am i'm
crease of 1O,OS3 over the same
months of last year.
Chicago engineers are designing
the earthquake-proof steel palace
for the Grown Prince of Japan.
which is to mark the advent Of
American steel construction i'm the
Mikado's land, and the imperial
government has appropriated So
100000 for its erection.
The North Americans Steam
ship Company's steamer, St. Ironc.
one OF new fleet Of six vessels
chartered fly the company, with a
cargo of seven hundred tons for
China and Japan. left Tacoma.
Washington, few days ago. Cot
ton forms the principal part Of
her cargo.
Postmaster Wright, Of Cane
Nome, Alaska, is in Washington i'm
the interest of postal facilities toao-
accommodate an expected rush TO
that district next spring. Bids
have been asked for land service.
probably by reindeer, between ST.
Michael and Nome, about $50
miles, the present service being
only about $50 miles, the present
service being only by vessels which
touch there infrequently.
Twenty-one nurses left Wash
ington this week and sailed on the
transport Logan for Manila. Anil
OF these had seen active service
and eleven of them had just been
returned from duty in Cuba. Miss
Genevieve Russell was the nurse i'm
charge. This makes 100 who have
sailed at various times for the
Philippines. There are also so
stationed at the Preside, at San
Francisco, to care for returning
soldiers.
Colonel Theodore A. Bingham
Superintendent of Public Buildings
and Grounds, is making am esti
mate of the cost of suitable adj
dition to the White House. This
is at the request Of Senator Cullom.
vino intends to introduce o bin au-
thorizing al enlargement of thc|
building. President Mckinley
will be consulted before the bin
introduced. A few DAYS ago h
cases and bundles OF document.
had to be removed from the Execu
tive Offices to escape sinking Of
the floor.
Africa has nearly 10000 m.
Of railway, and offers an unlimited
field for extensions, ays Tie RH-
way Age. The dream of line cr
tending the whole length of ..,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The reports to the Commissioner
OF immigration show that for the
months of July, August aud Sep
TENDER of this year, the number of
Immigrants admitted to the United
States was 1886, which is am i'm
crease of 1O,oS3 over the same
months of last year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The monthly statement of the
Commissioners Of Internal Revenue
shows that the total receipts for
the month Of October. 1896, were
s269, l47, 446, an increase, as COM
pared with October, 1898, of
"a, All, 63S.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Chicago engineers arc designing
the earthquake-proof steel palace
for tho Grown Prince of Japan.
which Is to mark the advent Of
American steel construction i'm the
Mikado's land, and the imperial
government has appropriated 49,
100000 for its erection.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07
zEPnANIAMS THANKSGIVING
lie Describes His Dinner and Other
Matters OF Moment with His Ha-
bitual Care in the Interest Of Truth,

The other day the wild man who
frisks around behind the post office
delivery window fired the following
letter at me:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

The North Americans Steam
ship Company's steamer, St. Ironc.
one of new fleet of six vessels
chartered fly the company, with a
cargo of seven hundred tons for
China and Japan. left Tacoma.
Washington, "A few days ago. Cot
ton forms the principal part Of
her cargo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-12-07

Buckwheat Co., w. Va, Nov. %.
Dear Zeph:-Come over and
spend Thursday with me. Can't
we two old cranks scare up some
sort of competition with the cold,
unfriendly world in the Thanks
giving business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20

Resolved, that the thanks of the Sen
ate be extended to the Official reporter
of this body for the remarkably accurate
and complete reports he has made Of it's
proceedings.
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed by a rising vote.
Mr. HURD OF York: I wish to offer the
following resolution:
Resolved. that the thanks of the Senate
be extended to Walter Il. Clarke. the
assistant secretary, w. +. Perkins, re-
porter Charles II. LOvejoy. messenger
James F. Ashford. assistant messenger,
and all the other officers of the Senate,
for the faithful and courteous perform
ance of their duties dur ing the present
session of the Legislature.
The resolution was unanimously adopt.
ed by a rising vote.
Mr.. PLUMBER of Penodscot: l have u
resolution to offer:
Resolved, that the thanks of the Senate
be extended to the represe natives Of the
press who have been in attendance upon
our session. for the correct reports they
have made of our doings. and the just
ness and fairness OF their comments
thereon.
The resolution was unanimously adopt
ed by u rising vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20
MIR. vIcKERy or KENNEBEc.

Mr. Secretary and Fellow Senators:
wish to second this resolve. | can add
nothing to what has already been said
with regard to our presiding officer. When
came here, | came as new member oI
tn" Senate. Very many OF You were
strangers TO me, but on this occasion !
wish to thank you one and all for the
courtesy and consideration which you
have extended to me. ] have received
from you all nothing but kindness. As 1t
has been said here. there has not been
a harsh word spoken in this Senate
chamber during the entire session.
wish especially to thank the president
FOR the courtesy with which he has al
WAYS treated me. and not only me- but
every member of this Senate. | wish also
TO express my appreciation Of our able
secretary, for without a competent sec
rotary the business in this chamber
would necessarily lag. He has been very
efficient in his position. where he has
served SO many years. and | hope will
serve for many years to come Also the
assistant secretary came here as new
man. but he has discharged his duties
very ably, and If he returns to us another
year. he will be well equipped for the
position. ] wish to thank not only the
secretary and assistant secretary, but all
the other officers connected with the Sen
ate for their kindness to me, and | shall
always remember them with the kintlcst
of feelings. (Applause.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20
FAREWELL WORDS.
Friday Afternoons Speeches in House
and Senate.
The Resolutions Of Thanks to the Popular Pre-
siding Officers.

The Journal publishes below the pro-
ceedings and speeches of Friday after.
noon in the Maine Legislature, when
resolutions of thanks to the presiding
officers We're presented, expressing the
appreciation of the two bodies for the
Kindness and fairness shown all dur
ing the session by President Clason
ana Speaker Stetson. This part of the
proceedings was crowded out of our
issue, Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20
MIR. STEARNS OF AROOSTOOK.

Mr.. Secretary: ] would like to say one
word in favor of the passage of this re-
solve, and / further desire to add one
word by way of tribute to the presiding
officer, whose faithfulness. courtesy. kind
ness and impartiality and many excel
lencies of demeanOr and character have
rendered our service here during the ses-
sion so pleasant, so cheerful. and as
hope, useful to the State and our constit-
uents. From the beginning of the session
to the present time he has enjoyed the
confidence of the Senate. and on no day,
hour or minute of the session has his
kindness or his courtesy ever failed. and
each and every day the senators have had
cause to be grateful for his pleasant smile
and his cordial handshake.
One word ! would like to say by way
of communion. one with the other, as We
are about to part to take up again the
threads of our lives and pursue the paths
that either choice or circumstances have
compelled us to follow. During this long
session we have had discussions. few they
are but some we have had, and no one
senator can point to an instance where
there has been uttered a harsh. a cruel
or an unjust word. There has been man.
ifested in this Senate during the session
a spirit of tolerance for each other. and
of kindness for our fellows that has never
been anywhere eXcelled, and nobody in
whose deliberations have participated.
has had so little to disturb its harmony
and wound the feelings of its members as
has ours. T. --i
we, who met a few weeks ago as
strangers must HOW SOoll part. anu " Z
part as friends Ties we have formed
here that will last and continue to bind
and draw us together as long as we
breathe the air Of life and therefore it is
with emotions and feelings comminsle1
that L. for my part. approach the final
adjournment of this body Duty and M
terest call us 10 pursue the ways of our
lives. our business adventures. our pro-
fessional careers, but the sweet recollee-
lions of the past will unite us together,
and while we may look forward with the
brightest anticipation to what Is in stor"
for us in the future. We cannot escape
senator's. of gentlemen. OF friends. is
about to be dissolved and the happy days
of association and communication which
we have had here together must end tor
us tomorrow. But partlnSs must always
come and this parting among senators
here can have no sting left because of
cruel words spoken or discourteous acts
done. tApplause.)
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AT the time when you met to take up
the duties of the session. was confined
and had 1t not been for the acts OF kind
ness and the words of sympathy that
came to me. the hours would have been
doubly disagreeable. As ] partially re-
covered, came here little better than an
Invalid. little more than the wreck of my
former self, and wish to thank you sim
cerely, one and all, for the many kind
nesses that you showed me at that time.
times those things are scarcely noticed,
but in sickness they come home to US and
appeal to our tender feelings. Mr.. Presi-
to thank you, one and all. (Applause)
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wise and good things were done and some
mistakes made. Such Is the character OF
all human work. The wise laws We have
statute books of the State. and the fool
ish to our discredit, but the injudicious
and harmful measures I'VE nave refused
to pass will not thus be recorded and VII
people when they pass Judgment upon
our work, and ] believe that our service
to the State in strangling ill-advised and
that rendered in the shape of positive
legislative enactments. Above all things.
the people. should thank US for what we
have not done.
in which there were not more contests IN
which feelings of bitterness or warmth
were engendered a1onE the members
and ! am sure that T Will De satisIac.
this session has beef ~ free from such
contents.
am possessed at fhis time by feelings
of satisfaction, comntinSfed with those OF
sadness. l am glad thatsthe public duties
for which We came gogether nave Deen
discharged and that sthdse private duties
which cluster aroundfour homes may now
be taken up. but ! am sad that the asso,
Citations here made must end. am glad
to go, but sorry to part The memory or
this sixty-nnth Legislature. the thought
this beautiful chamber for the last time
together makes me SID; but the memory
that this association held 50 mucn Of
kndlness of courteSy and good fellow
ship tempers my sadness with gladness
Gentlemen, wherever and whenever 1--WE
shall meet in the future, whether II pc
as colleagues again I'M this chamber or
in the private walks of life. the spirit OF
fraternity and good fellowship will be the
stronger and the friendly handclasps the
more hearty because OF the recoilecti3ns
of this winter and the associations OF this
place.
For myself personally. | wish to thank
the able, fair-minded and genial presid-
ing officer of this body and the an.e; si
ticient and painstaking secretary ana ms
assistant. the messenger the ofi1clai re-
porter. the representatives of the press,
the pages and doorkeepers. everybody
connected with this body, for the cour-
tesy and the kindliness and the services
which they have rendered. me. and IT is
satisfaction to me, 70 feel that there ,;f,
are no wounds TO be healed. that no dis-
courteous or bitter oh harsh word has
been spoken: believe 1t is true of THIS
body. but if any case perchance any
word or act of mine has in the least de-
gree hurt the feelings of a fellow member,
am ready here andg now to make any
repatriation in my power. tApplausel
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sided over the deliberations of this

sided over the deliberations of this
Senate.
IN presenting this resolve. it seems 10
me That l should say what is strongly
pressing itself forward in my mind in
connection with it. AS we came here
| from the various sections of our State;
representing a State in which we are
so strongly interested. and where we
| have such diversified interests coming
from so many people, we gathered
here, and at the beginning of this ses-
sion determined that our leader for
this Senate should be the gentleman
concerning whom this resolution has
| been offered. 1t is a splendid position
to occupy, it seems to me- to be the
second in authority in this State of
Maine, a State not so large as others.
but just as splendid in history, just as
worthy in achievement. When we
came here and from these many men,
prominent in the diverse localities of
this State, strengthened by the achieve
ments which they have won at home,
we came here and in the early dawn of
our work chose one man from these 81
men to be the chief among us. Step
ping into that position. with all this
strength behind him, we have found
him equal to the honors which we be-
slowed. a friend kindly, generous, true,
presiding officer able, impartial, up
right, counselor always judicious
and always discrete. Taking these
combined good qualities, it seems to
me that we have had a presiding Off
Ger for whom we could entertain the
highest respect, as we have for him
entertained the strongest feelings of
affection and regard. l therefore
move, Mr.. Secretary. that this resolve
have Il passage and that we evidence
our sentiment by rising vote.
Further than that, just before | call
for the vote, if there should not be any
further discussion. l want to say just
a word in regard to all the other Off
GERS, as | shall not have another OPP
portunty The subordinate officers of
this organization of ours have been so
courteous and so able and willing to
do our bidding. seeming not to be quite
satisfied by anticipating it alone. but
searching us out to find what further
they could do for our interests, it seems
to me but fair that we should recog-
nze their earnest labors in our behalf,
and | am very glad at this time to
offer my testimony as to their worth,
and the ever-ready Willingness they
have manifested to do conscientiously
and we'll the work which was given to
them. (Applause)
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Mr. pIERcE or wALDo. :

Mr.. Secretary and Fellow Senators:
l have not during this session infringed
upon the time of the Senate by speaking.
nor do | intend now to break my record,
pressing to ourpresiding officer my appre-
citation of the dignity and impartiality
with which he has presided over this
body. | am sure that each and every one
OF us will feel that we are leaving
friend, and if in the future higher honors
are to come to him, think he can look
to each member in this body as one who
Will be glad to help him. (ApplauseD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20
MIR. PLT-MMER OF PENOBSCOT.

Mr.. Secretary and Fellow Senator's: So
swiftly does time fly that almost before
we are aware of it the end of the session
which at the beginning seemed SO far. off
is at hand. The work of the siXty-nlnth
legislature OF Maine is finished. II cam
not now be changed: for better or worse
il must stand the test of time and trial
Doubtless that test will show that some
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MR.. SHEPHERD OF KNOX.

Mr.. Secretary and Fellow Senator's:
/ should hardly feel that l was doing my
duty did not heartily second the resolu-
ton as presented by the senator from
Cumberland. l cannot add anything to
what has been already said that would be
of interest. l will simply state that | fui-
ly concur with everything that has been
said, and | appreciate the kind treatment
and the many favors that l have received
al the hands of the president and all my
associates in this Senate. and | thank
you, one and all. (Applause.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20
MP MrprI1.I, OF SOMERSET.

Mr. Secretary and Fellow Senators:
AS my county has already been honored
with an opportunity TO express the reel
in-s of the delegation. ] would not at
tempt 10 say one word here this after
noon we're it NOT that | feel that am
under double obligation, both to our hon
"red president and I" my brother sena-
tors and tho various employees of the
Se,iate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-20
MIR PIKE OF YORK.

Mr.. Secretary and Fellow Senators:
Among the pleasant recollections of my
life will be the memory of the associa-
lions of this session of the Legislature
which is now about TO close, and it af-
fords me great pleasure to support the
passage of the resolve introduced by the
senator from Cumberland. in the passage
of which there can be no division. CAP
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