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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
THE CHURCH AFTER HIM.

President Mckinley has posed
before the country as a strict and up
right member Of the Methodist
church, and that organization has
been very Jealous in advocacy Of
his political fortunes. But since
the ruling Of the administration on
the army canteen. the course Of the
President on his western campaign
trip in becoming the guest Of a large
brewer at one point, and Of the
head Of the whisky trust at another,
taken together with the free name r
in which he imbibed wine and
liquors at the Chicago banquet. a
few weeks ago, has staggered his
church. The leading men Of his
church, and several Of the prom
inent church publications, have
criticised him severely. The West
ern Christian Allocate, of Chicago.
in a recent issue, gives him a hot
roast 10 the course Of which it
charges that the President holds the
traditions and rules Of his church in
contempt Win the Knights Of
Labor dcnoucing him as an enemy
Of labor, the a. j.. as charging
that he is in league with Romanism
and declaring against his re-
election, and the Methodist church
charging that he holds the rules Of
bis church ia contempt in pander-
ing % The whisky element for poll
tical influence, The President seems
to be in pretty bad row Of stumps.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
scHLRy FOR
VICE PRESIDENT.

The nomination of Bryan for
President is contingent only upon
the holding of the National Con-
vention, despite the efforts of a
coterie of New Workers to deadlock
the convention by getting more
than third Of the delegates for
Dewey. The Vice Presidential
question is, then, alone open for
discussion.
Why not nominate Admiral
Schley3 He is the real hero of the
late war with Spain. That amounts
to little with us but Schley is a
Democrat He is sane. Despite
the contemplate course of the Adj
ministration clique in robbing him
of all official recognition OF the
great and only victory Of the war;
despite the fact they bounded him,
maligned him and gave the credit of
the Santiago engagement to Samp.
son, who was thirty miles away;
despite the fact they have ordered
him out of the country for fear the
people might do something if he
remained here, Schley has made no
fool of himself but is faithfully
doing his part, awaiting the vindica-
ton that time must bring to him.
Who says he could not preside over
the Senate or be clean President,
if fate should decree it1
Schley's nomination for Vice
President would remove Maryland
from the doubtful list. In the
event of Roosevelt being picked up
and slammed onto the tail end of
the Republican kite, or Dewey
being Palmer and Bucknerized by
the gold Democrats, either of which
is likely to happen, Schley on the
Democratic ticket would over
shadow all. Then, again, he is a
Democrat. Best of all he is a man
and stands four square to every
wind that blows. Give us Bryan
and Schley and then show us the
combination that can beat them.
Let West Virginia, when her
District Conventions meet, instruct
for him on May 10th. Maryland
will follow suit and it will start a
whirlwind that will sweep alike the
shores of the Atlantic and the
Pacific and raise the political dust
from the Lakes to the Gulf. For
President, VIM. ]. Bryan, of
Nebraska. For Vice President,
Winfield Scott Schley, of Maryland
and the rest of the United States.
Beat it if you can.-From the
Hampshire Review April 18th.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
COLOR or LIQUID AIR.

The color Of pure liquid air is a
beautiful pale blue. Before an
Eastern college recently was ex-
hibited two samples Of liquid air in
glass tubes one was made from air
which had been washed to purify il
from dust, SCOT, carbonic acid and
other impurities This, when con
densed, was a pale blue liquid; the
other sample was made by con
densing some Of the air of the
lecture room in which the audience
was assembled, and was an Opaque,
blackish fluid, resembling soup in
appearance. II would appear as if
condensed samples Of air might
afford an easy means for comparing
different kinds Of contamination.
u may be possible some day TO
supply the hospitals Of tropical
countries where the natural air
supply is bad, and the necessity for
a better one very pressing, with
beautiful blue country air guaran-
teed absolutely pure. This can
never be accomplished, however.
until some means have been pro
Vided for Transporting liquid air TO
considerable distances without
enormous losses, caused by its re
turn TO its former state. Exchange.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
HOW THE PEOPLE PAY
FOR PROSPERITY

While the trusts have here and
there slightly increased the wages
of their employees, they have in
every instance added several times
as much to their own profits, and
made the people foot the entire bill.
The Emporia Times has taken the
trouble to obtain from the mer-
chants of that city the increase in
price of articles of necessity as
compared with the selling price of
one year ago. =.
Stoves have increased so per
cent.
Wagons have increased from four
to five dollars.
Copper has doubled in price.
Fourteen inch plows that sold or
$40 now sell for SI4.
Ropes that sold for 5 cents a
pound now sell for IL cents.
A common stove pipe sold for
10 cents; now its goes at 30 cents.
Bolts and rods have gone up to
rs per cent.
Tin has increased from 81. so to
So box.
Cultiyators have increase from
three to four dollars.
Hoes, forks, rakes, shovels,
spades and all such articles have
gone up to the consumer As per
cent.
Nails per keg So 40 to S4.Io.
Barbed wire galvanized, from
sz.4o hundred pounds to $500.
Binder Irvine, which cost cents
a pound, now costs from II cents
to I2H cents.
Glass has increased 40 per cent.
Other articles of general use
show like increase in cost to the
consumer. In every instance the
trust has added enormous profits.
every cent of which must come off
OF the people who have heard so
much and seen so little Of the
boosted mckinley prosperity"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

Senator Mason, Of Illinois, made
Characteristic speech in opposi.
lion to the Porto Rican tariff.
Discussing the powers Of Con
gfcss under the Constitution as
interpreted 10 the light of the pro.
visions Of the pending bill, Nj.
Mason said.
"lhe Constitution says you can
not make a title Of nobility, but we
apply that only to the States. YOU
understand The distinguished
Senator from New York (Depew)
can be the Duke Of Ponce and not
violate the Constitution; the distin-
guishcd Senator from Indiana
(BeycridgeJ The Prince Of Porto
Rico, and the distinguished lawyer
who has ought 10 defend This bin
npon an unconstitutional ground
Spooncr. can at least demand the
title Of the Lord Chief High Duke
Of the Checkerboard somewhere in
the Philippine that he may sit 10
jndgmcn, upon the laws and upon
nc people. laughter Does
The Constitution say you cannot
make title Of nobility Yes
Does ii go into The outside territory
30 Then YOU can make titles Of
nobility there. God help the man
in November who plays that game 4"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE CALL.

A meeting of the Democratic
Congressional Committee for this
district is hereby called to meet at
Charles Town, Jefferson county,
Tuesday May 18th, 1900, at 4
O'Clock p. m, fer the purpose of
fixing the time and naming the
place for holding convention for
nominating a Democratic candidate
for Congress, in said district and to
transact any other business that may
properly come before the committee.
w. b. CoRNwELL, Chairman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

The State Court of Appeals has,
in an opinion handed down in a
case decided during the present
term, held unconstitutional the law
which permits circuit court to re-
quire trial by jury of six in cases
appealed from justices courts.
The opinion holds that wherever
the appellant demands trial by jury
of twelve, the circuit court shall so
grant. The decision is very i'm.
portant, as it affects nearly every
case of the kind. 1t was rendered
in the case of Lovings against the
Norfolk * Western Railroad. in
which I.ovings sued the road for the
recovery Of damages alleged to have
been sustained on account Of his
eJectment by the conductor on an
\. & w. train Lovings had paid
his fare and received a slip from
the conductor. The conductor who
relieved this conductor refused to
accept the slip as fare and forced
Loyings to get off the train.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

On Tuesday, of last week the
trial Of cx Congressman David G..
Coison The surviving principal in
The Colson Scott duel Of January
70, in which Lieutenant Etbclberi
Scott Charles Julian and Luther w.
Demarec we're killed and several
others injured, was commenced.
The trial 0f Colonel Colson will
bring many in from the mountain
districts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

Vice Presidential nomination, and
think that is what he is working for.
lie certainly must appreciate the
fact that he cannot get the nomina-
ton for President from Bryan,
whose selection is absolutely as.
sured. At present no one is named
for second place who would com.
mand as many votes as Dewey, and,
IN fact, no one is suggested whose
name is universally accepted.
Bryan and Dewey can defeat Mr..
Mckinley without any question"
Representative Talbert, of South
Carlonia, has a habit of saving
pertinent things which are some
times irreverent. For instance
when Representative Steele, of
Indiana, who had boosted of being
farmer, said, in answer to cues
ton by Representative Richardson,
OF Tennessee, that he raised "corn
and wheat, cattle and hogs" Mr..
Talbert threw the House into laugh
ter by adding: "The gentleman
will also raise hell in Indiana"
Senatorelect Blackburn sizes up
the political outlook thusly. Gin
my Congressional experience of as
years | have never known a Con-
gress in the control of either party
that made as many political
blunders. If we can't wipe out the
Republicans in November on the
plumbers made thus far by the Fifty
sixth Congress we ought to go out
OF business. They have made up
the issues of imperialism, militarism
and trusts exactly to our liking.
Indeed, if they had deliberately
started In TO make good job of it
for us they could not have done
better. Having these facts in mind
feel certain that the Republican
managers will hasten the close of
the session, and welcome the day
when they can breath easy again so
far as Congress is concerned. For
this reason | do not believe any
effort will be made to force the ship
subsidy bill through. The Repub-
licans are not looking for more
trouble, unless they have gone
crazy; and l don't believe they
have"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

Recently the combination lock
on the safe of A. S. Seamon at
Moundsville refused to work and a
convict in the penitentiary, hearing
of it, said he could open any lock
he ever saw. He was taken under
guard to the safe but refused to
work in the presence of others. A
blanket was thrown over him and
the safe and in 20 minutes the safe
was open. A South Dakota man
has read of the performance and
thinks the convict is the same man
who some time ago opened his safe
and got SI,, 900 for the job. He
has written to Mr.. Seamon, making
inquiries about the man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26


"Sam" Jones, the Georgia
evangelist thus expressed himself
in Nashville the other day: "The
churches of God we're never deader,
and the world, the flesh and the
devil were never livelier than they
are to day. The average old sinner
can run mile while the average
Christian is pulling on his boots.
can raise more money in hour
for visit of Dewey to a town than
you can raise in a week to save the
town from death and the devil. /
can march out bigger army to-
morrow for the devil in Nashville,
and they Will fight harder and stay
longer on that than they would to
defend the home from drunkenness
and the souls of the people from the
devil"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
THE SURE SIGN.

o Jet the robin sit
On the picket fence and sing!
O Jet the jaybird nit,
Let the lark be on the wing
Still the shirt waist is the thing
That's the surest sign Of spring.
Chicago Times Heral
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26


Senator and Mrs. Elkins cele-
brated, by family dinner last
week their twenty-hfty anniversary,
which fell on Saturday last, on
which occasion they had few
intimate friends and several young
ladies to join their family circle at
dinner. All their sons and daugh-
tiers were at home for the Easter
holiday.
The engagement has just been
made public of Mrs. Bruner, the
widowed daughter of Senator
Elkins, to wealthy Philadelphian.
The wedding day has been set for
the last of this month at the home
of the bride-elect in New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

Representative Catchings, Of
Mississippi is one Of the Demo
Gratis who think that the ticket may
be Bryan and Dewey. Speaking Of
that probability he said ~ feel
sure that Dewey would take the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

The Democrats of the House
made a good fight against the Porto
Rico bill, but as they could not
prevent Republicans swallowing
their publicly announced convictions
they lacked few votes and could
not defeat it. The abomination
has been signed by Mr.. Mckinley
and the responsibility of the Repub-
lican party for it is now complete.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-04-26

Secretary Gage having shown by
the figures sent TO the House, in
answer to a resolution, that the war
taxes can be reduced at least $50, =
600, 900 year without embarrass.
ing the Government, the Demo
cratic leaders intend to try to make
the Republicans tell why they will
not agree to make the reduction at
this session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
A FORECAST.
The IlIitcrate Vote Will Make Amend
meut Run Il Little Behind Ticket.

CBy Associated PreSs.)
CHARLOTTE, IN c., July 2S.-The OBJ
server tomorrow will print special dis
patches from every county in North Caro-
lima forecasting the result of the State
election of next Thursday, showing that the
proposed Constitutional amendment and the
Democratic ticket will haEe over 1900 ma
jority. These estimates are unbiased and
forecasted, and the correspondents in the
ninety-seven counties believe will be the
actual result Of the vote.
The figures show that the Republicans
and Populists will probably carry twenty
counties, while seventy-five will give Dem
ocratic majorities ranging from 100 to $500.
In a summary Of its forecast the OBJ
server says:
Among other things brought out by a
study OF the specials from all over the
State is the indication that the appeal of
the Republican and Populist campaigners
to the white voters of the middle and west
ern sections Of the State to go against the
amendment for fear IS would disfranchise
those of them who can read, has utterly
failed
"The only evidence Of the success of the
work Of the illiterate voter is given in a
few counties where the expectation is that
the amendment will run slightly behind the
Democratic State ticket. This loss, how
ever, is probably offset in Republican coun-
ties, in which the amendment will lead the
vote -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
lBv Assoclated Press,


LONDON, July 2e.-Jhe hopes of Europe
Cor the safety of at least some OF the mem
foers Of the legations at Pelin, which. ear
Her in the week had commenced to revive,
are now fickering and al the point of ex-
t!nguishment. II has been pointed out here
that there has been ample time to get au-
thentlc messages signed and dated by the
ministers This is the only confirmation Of
Chinese assurances that will be accepted
Until such advices have been received, or
until the ministers have been handed over
sn the flesh, the general public and the
,Governments interested will not attach any
,credence to further Chinese statements, or
consent to stay preparations for the ad-
nance Of the relief force EDWARDS Pekn.
The latest story. originating in other
Shan Chinese sources. is a special dis
patch from Che Foo dated July 9th, ac-
coGling to which Missionary Wilder, who
started for I9ekin a fortnight ago. has just
saturlled and reports that he found the
Imperial Chinese forces completely sur
to deliver a message 10 the legation, and
In reply TO his entreaties, The Chinese said
they could not allow any one pass to the
foreigners.
According to reports the attack on the
legations ceased on the afternoon of July
14:h. Everything was quiet during the re-
,nainder of Missionary Wilders stay.
whcn he left. on July 18th, a decree had
been issued commanding all persons TO
protect the foreigners in China.
Returning, he saw no troops for sixty
miles south Of Pekin, hut he learned that
c1Gtl men We're in the neighborhood of
Santsun and Polishing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
LADY CHURCHILL
|VEDS LIEUT.. WEST
The Church Crowded With Hand
someIy Gowned Women-The
Family Pews Unoccupied.
By Associated Press.)

LONDON, July 2S-Lady Randolph
Churchill nce Jer0me) was to-day mar
ried to Lieutenant George CornwaIlis West,
at St Paul's Church, knightsbridge.
The church was thronscd with hand
samely dressed women.
Enormous crowds collected about the
church gates, but the church was not over
crowded 1t was sparsely adorned with
palms and white blossoms. The two front
pews, which had been reserved for the
family of the bride, were quite unoccu-
pied, while the CORVALLIS West family
was not represented.
The Duke Of Marlborough, who gave the
bride away arrived in summer-ike attire,
a gray suit and blue shirt, and wore a
crimson flower in his button-hole.
The bride was wonderfully handsome. and
young looking as well. in a gown Of pale
blue chiffon with beautiful real lace and
ostrich feathers in her toque-
After the ceremony the wedding party
repaired TO the residence of the brides SIS
ter Mrs. Moreton Frewen, where the we'd
ding breakfast was served TO fifteen people
al SIX small tables. decorated with roses.
After the breakfast the bride and bride
grolSm started for Broughton Castle. which
Lady A. c. Leuox has lent them for the
honeymoon.
Lady Randolph's going-away dress was a
pale blue batste LieutenaGt West was
attired in a flannel suit Showers OF rice
were thrown after the couple as they de-
parted.
The Prince of Wales called on Lady Ran
dolph Churchill yesterday and bade her
goodbye. He also sent q present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
THERE MIGHT BE
MORE HARMONY
Nevertheless Chairman Jones Thinks
Feeling in New York VIII Not At
feet the Ticket Materially.

| NEW YORK, July 2S.-One of the earliest
| callers on Chairman Jones at National
| headquarters today was Senator David
| Is. HILL Mr.. Hill said that State and
national politics were discussed at some
| length but there was nothing of particular
| significance in the consultation
| After a conference lasting over three
| hours, in which Chairman Jones, Nor
man E. Black. Frank Campbell, chairman
of the Democratic State Committee, ex-
Governor Stone, of Missouri; National
Committeeman James Guffy, of Peunysl-
vania Senator Hill, of New York, and Mr..
Woodson, of Kentucky, were present, SEN
ator Jones left for Long Branch.
Asked as to conditions in this State and
il there was the closest harmony possible
between the party leaders, he replied Il
think there might be more harmony than
at present exists, although the feeling is
not so serious as to affect the State ticket
materially
He said he should not make any sugges-
tions relative to State politics.
The Senator declined to confirm or deny
the rurnors that the National Committee
had or was about to make overtures to
W. Bourke Cochran. Carl Schurz and
other prominent anti-in1perlaIists to enter
the campaign.
Chairman Jones said to-day: Mr.. Bryan
| believes, and the Democratic platform
! says, that imperialism is paramount bs-
| cause the people are most interested in
seeing the present administration crushed ;"
Then what will Mr.. s>yan do?" was
| asked.
..can he withdraw the troops from the
Philippines Immediately, If he is elected?'
why not?" said Senator Jones. Fney
were ordered to the Phiiia5-nes: why can't
they be ordered back? They were taken
| in boats: why can't they be brought back
| in boats?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
WI CONFIDENT.
He Has No Longer ANY Doubt OF the
Ministers Safety.
(By Associated PiessD

tSN Associated lSleHS.t
WASHINGTON, July &.-The Chlnese
Minister came to the State Department
early expressly to deliver an edict re-
ceived by him 10 Secretary HAY 1t IS
similar in form to the edict published yes
terday in London.
The Minister says that the only differ
ences are those involved in separate trans
lations
Mr.. wus translation of sheng's dispatch
is as follows:
".Edct of 2Sth. of The sixth moon Juiy
24th>, states that fortunately all ministers
except Baron Won Ketteler, are alive and
unharmed. They are now being supplied
with vegetables. fruit and provisions by
tina Government 10 show its sympathy for
them
L Nj. WI had any doubt as 10 the safety
OF thu ministers. ii seems "a have been dissi-
pateG by these cdic;s. Ha labored earnestly
With Secretary Hay TO convince him that he
was bound TO accept this official declaration
Of the Chinese Government. He pointed
out that this last declaration differed ma
terially from most of the other statements
that have emanated from Chinese sources
in the important fact that it did not rep
resent merely the belief of a minor Off
cial or Niceroy: ii was the solemn dec
laration of tho Chinese Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
PRICE THREE CENTS.

Stevenson on the ticket. Ife himself
thought the ticket q strong one.
How about the negroes in your state
Do they take much part in politics. l
asked.
THE negroes there don't vote. they
have no show in politics whatever, ana
never know when an election day comes.
unless some one tells them. or they nap
pen to be able to read 1t in the news,
papers. They are orderly. weil.oshaseu
negroes. as a rule and we do not have a
bit of trouble with them. except in few
cases. where they are dealt with accord-
ing to the manner of their behavior.
Are they satisfied with the law now IN
force?" l asked
'Yes. they seem to be: but there are a
few crooks WHO make things disagreeable
occasionally. They are soon killed out by
the white people. who Will not tolerate
negro domination. as soon as they become
offensive or in any way ostensibiy dis
agreeable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-29
MORE HOPEFUL VIEW.
The Reiterated Assurances of Minis
tcrs' Safety Havt. Their effect.
tBy Associated Press.i

tBy Associated PreSs.i
WASHINGTON, July &-The day
brough, forth the usual crop OF edicts and
reports from various quarters, and the US
,al visit from Minister Wu 10 the State
Department. ali bearing directly upon the
welfare oi the foreign ministers in Pekin.
THIS constantly growing mass of assertion
IS beginning 20 havc an accumuiating effect
upon the ske9;!cs. and there was a notice
able more hopeful view taken Of the state
os affairs to-day. The depressing fact Is
always n mind that tho Chinese authors
ties. by their own statements able TO COM
mun!cate with the iesa;ioncrs for some
mysterious reason do not permit these un-
fortnnates 10 communicate with their own
Government Mr.. Nus explanation of
ihis. nan,cir. that he Chinese methods
arr different frorn our os,n. IS scarcely
sufficient Tlis Minister. however. Is hon
estss trying 20 get further cammunica-
ton through from Mr. Conser. and IL may
be that success IN This undertaking viii