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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25

Some ignoramus in last weeks
Journal over the initials Of "W. 7.
H." makes vicious and idiotic
attack on the editor Of this paper
about a news item published in a
recent issue Of The ARGUS in regard
to politics entering into the changes
and appointments Of the ministers
at the late session Of the Conference
at Clarksburg. The Journal critic
Jumps on TO US entirely about the
matter as If we wrote the piece and
L had appeared in TIE ARGUS
only, thus showing his ignorance.
as the article appeared in nearly
halt the papers Of the State as an
item Of news and so far we have
saw no denial Of 10 except from this
unknown jackass in the Journal who
may be some itncrant circus rider
or backwoods exhauster who thinks
himself called upon to defend the
Conference and makes a bad muss
Of the matter generally. We simply
published the item from the daily
papers without any comment and
do not know whether IL is true or
not
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25
AS a BANKER.

During his extensive business
career, handling vast sums of
money, he has been the instigator
In organizing three banks one of
which he is president), the Davis
National, of Davis, the Second
National, of Piedmont, and the
Peoples Bank of Keyser.
No man could be more vitality in
terested in stable currency than
he. This statement should at once
appease the minds of all of any
apprehension of his position on the
money question.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25
DISTRICT TICKETS.
NNGwooD DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
SIMEON MATTINGLY.

kiNGwooD DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
SIMEON MATTINGLY.
For Member of Board Education.
l.. E. REPPERT.
For Justices of the Peace,
GUS ]. CRESAP.
EUGENE McGINNIS.
For Constable,
BENJAMIN l.. BROWN,
THOMAS HOLMES.
VALLEY DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
ELLIOTT JENKINS.
for Member Board of Education.
JACOB SPIKER.
For Justice of the Peace.
SAMUEL RANKIN.
For Constables,
DAVID III. LOAR,
A. ID. CONWAY.
LYON DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
S. N. ROGERS.
For Member Board of Education,
DR.. w. NJ. DENT.
For Justices of the Peace.
JOHN S. BELL
FRANK TRICKET.
For ConstabIcs,
THOMAS BURDESS,
]. NJ. GREATHOUSE.
RENO DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
JAMES w. ROBINSON.
For Men Der OF Board of Education.
w. ]. GARRISON
For Justice OF the Peace.
ID. N. SHARPER.
JULIUS c. SIMPSON.
For Constable.
JOHN N. HUFFMAN.
X. ]. ROHR
PORTLAND DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
DAWSEY l.. FORMAN.
For Member of Board Education.
JOHN c. MEYER.
For Justice of the Peace,
ID. a. DIAMOND.
For Constable.
JOHN A. BEEL.
UNION DISTRICT
For Member County Court.
JESSE w. SHAFFER.
For Member Board Of Education.
DIR. c. II. MAXWELL.
For Justices of the Peace.
A. +. SHUTTLESWORTH.
LEVI SKATER.
For constablcs.
r L. TETS.
LEE WINTERS.
PLEASANT DISTRICT.
For Member Of County Court
J. ]. KELLY.
For Member Board Of Education.
In. GRAHAM
For Justices Of the Peace.
GEO. AL KELLY.
JOHN A. WOLFE.
For Consiables,
CHAS. V. CUPP.
JEREMIAH GALE.
GRANT DISTRICT.
For Member County Court.
j. 4. GR1BBLE.
For Member Of Board Education.
JEREMIAH GUTHRIE.
For Justice OF the Peace.
VIM. n. McG1BBONS.
For Constable.
LUTHER BRYTE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25

Again thousands of the old
soldiers of our country having be-
come Disguised with the mismanage-
ment of the Pension Bureau by Mr..
Mckinley and Commissioner Evans.
viii cast their ballots for Bryan and
in a large number of States the old
soldiers hold the balance of power.
The colored voters throughout
our country have come to realize
that while they have heretofore
been the main stay and support of
the Republican party yet their
devoted services have been neither
recognized or rewarded and thous-
ands Of these voters have publicly
announced their intention of SUP.
porting the Democratic ticket. 1t
cannot be denied that these voters
control the balance Of power in a
large number Of what heretofore
have been Republican States.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25
CONCLUSIONS

The writer Of this bears no malice
against Mr.. Dayton.
An opportunity is presented to
the voters Of this Second Congress.
ional district that is hardly offered
in any district in the United States.
Col. Davis is a man rich in exper-
fence, ripe in wisdom, having, as
previously stated, personly identified
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25

IL was largely through Col. Davis
influence that the present large p. &
o repair shops we're located in
keyser. his own personal subscript-
ion to them beng $3.50. He
furnished the larger part of the
ground on which the Keyser Door &
Box factory now stands at not more
than one fourth its value, and
while it was not success, he is
now lending his aid and influence to
the reopening Of said factory for
the manufacture Of tables, which
will work from $50 to 700 men.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25
AS PRIVATE CITIZEN.

AT all times and with every
person, no matter how humble, he
greets all with a cordiality born of
warm heart and perfect gentleman.
No man was ever refused an audi
ence with him at any time. Possess
ed of wealth, meritoriously acquired,
he has helped multitudes of others
less fortunate by substantial private
aid. No large phantasmal endow-
ments for personal aggrandizement,
but aid rendered judiciously under
his own wise direction. His pur-
pose was never TO loan money on
mortgages and dispossess a neighbor
in an hour of misfortune. He
chose rather to keep his money at
work in the wonderful development
Of the State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25
AS MINE OPERATOR.

He is interested in large number
of coal mines and as West Virginia
stands second in the United States
in coal production, this industry,
greatest of all, should be ably repre-
sented and no man conld better rep
resent his constituency than the
subject of this sketch indeed, the
author of this statement thinks for
the moment partisanship should be
laid aside in the light of efficient
ability.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25
MERCHANT.

Col. I. b. Davis was a merchant
for number of years at Keyser,
conducting a successful general
mercantile business until his other
interests demanded his entire time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-10-25

mercantile business until his other
interests demanded his entire time.
MILLING.
Some time ago he purchased a
large block of stock in a finely
equipped roller mill that before his
connection with same was being
operated at a loss. To-day, under
his active supervision, it is one of
Keyser's most thriving industries.
AS ZIMMERMAN.
He is owner of vast tracts of tim
Der and was receiver for one of the
largest lumber companies in the
State. During his receivership SO
successful was his handling of the
affairs that every dollar of indebted
ness was satisfied and handsome
competence turned over to the as
signor. AS this is West Virginia's
second largest industry he is emin-
emily qualified to at all times protect
owners of timber.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
MINISTERS SAFE.
Report from China Says the Allied
Army Has Entered Pekin On
resisted.
Ministers and Foreigners Liberated
and Now in the Care Of the
Allied Army.
Empress Dowager, Emperor and Prince
Tuan Have Taken to the
Woods.

London, Aug. ia dispatch from
Shanghai to Reuters confirms the re-
port that the allies entered Pekin Aug.
18th without fighting. The ministers
and all foreigners were liberated. 1t
is reported the empress, emperor, Tuan
and the imperial troops left Pekin Aug.
Ith for Haian Flu 1t is believed the
troops of Yuan Shikai marched into
Shensi province to cover the flight Of
the empress. In the advance from
Ho-Si-Wu to 'Tung Chow the allies
easily scattered the troops Of Generals
Slang and Ching. The allies cap
tured eight guns. 1t is reported Lii
Ping Heng was wounded at Yang
Tsun. The German guards on Pekin
wall photographed the allies at Tung
Chow. 55
The dispatch says Ii Hung Chang is
authority for the statement that the
allies entered Pekin without opposi-
tion. The first authentic news OF re-
lief came in an official dispatch to the
German government which was given
out in Berlin early today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
TEST THE COAL.

CONSIGNMENT OF WASHBURN
COAL IS SHIPPED TO FARGO
TEST SOON TO BE MADE.
# Forum: The coal trust is likely to
be given hard bump the coming sGa.
son. Adyices have been received by
Ed Hughes of the Fargo Edison Co.
that the Bismarck, Washburn & Great
Falls railroad people have shipped to
Fargo five cars of Ignite coal from
their new mines, fifteen miles north
of Bismarck. It is claimed that this
coal is far superior to any grade of lig-
mite ever mined in the state. Severe
tests show that it is equal to 60 per
cent of Youghiogheny. Mr.. Hughes
says that the coal can be laid down
in Fargo for 50 80 ton. General
Manager Washburn and Traffic Man
Sager Walker will be in Fargo next
Monday to watch the tests OF the coal
under the Fargo Edison Co.'S boilers.
Mr.. Hughes believes that this coal will
revolutionize the fuel problem in Far
go and that when people have once
learned how to use it they will be glad
it has become possible to place it at
their disposal
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
HAS a KICK.

The Mandan Pioneer seems to have
good grounds for a kick On the Man
dan lstate1 fair management. He
says the Mandan papers are expected
to do the booming for the fair and Sc
cure and hold state appro ropriations for
the enterprise, yet, at the same time,
orders for printing are given to ene-
mics Of the fair over In the eastern
part Of the state. The following from
an exchange seems applicable to this
subject: We beg. to be excused from
giving extra or unnecessary newspaper
mention of any affair where the print
ing connected herewith has been
given to another office. We are ever
willing to show all possible courtesy
to those who patronize us, but those
who choose to spend their dollars for
printing elsewhere must look for fav-
ors from the same source, and not from
us. We are not In business for our
health. It takes money to run a
plant like this, and IT is a wrong idea
TO think we can subsists on free puffs
and the like while the dollars 90 to
other parties. # a notice Of any char
acter In our paper IS worth anything,
then the fact should be taken into COM
sideration when placing orders for
printing. Z
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
FORT YATES ITEMS.

Fort Yates, Aug. IA team har-
messed to a hay rake ran away and
killed a young Indian named Thigh at
Oak Greek. His body was torn all to
pieces with the sharp rake teeth, SO
that he was hardly recognizable. Sew
eral teeth from the rake were found
sticking in his body. Owing 10 exces-
sive rains the bulk OF the crops on the
reservation have been utterly ruined.
Immense quantities Of hay are being
put up by the Indians, however, The
steamer Bachelor brought down Com
pany II Of the Eighth infantry a few
days ago from Fort Smelling
the new town at the end OF The Nil
waukee extension from BowdIe is re-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
LIGHTNING,s FREAKs

Williston, N. D.. Aug. lightning
struck Mr.. Brickley's house and played
wonderful freaks about the house. 1t
tore the shoe completely off one foot
of Leona Mathewson, who was Sleep
ing on the couch with his daughter
Hattie, and burned her other foot and
limb. Hattie Brickley's left limb was
paralyzed for two days The lightning
darted across the floor within a foot of
Mr. Briekley's feet but did not injure
him. and passed along the base board
and out of the house It went through
the couch on which the two girls were
asleep and set it on IRE Had Mr..
Brickley been stunned all would have
perished but through his presence Of
mind the flames were soon extin-
guished.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
FOOLISH WOMAN.
THOUGHT IT Would BE PROFIT
ABLE AZ, BE AND HARMLESS TO USE
FEW CANCELLED POSTAGE

THOUGHT IT WOULD BE PROFIT
ABLE AND HARMLESS TO USE
FEW CANCELLED POSTAGE
STAMPS.
Z JAMESTOWN, Aug. Deputy Mar
shall Davis arrived from CooperstoWn
with Mrs. Martha Arndt and her
daughter, Mrs. Ida Arndt, who were
arrested on complaint Of the postofice
department, it being alleged that they
used cancelled stamps. Postmaster
,IrubshaW, who is also editor of the
CooperstoWn Courier, also came down
to testify in the case. He says, as
postmaster, he noticed that large
number of letters were being mailed
with Will Cancelled stamps and asked the
department to Investigate the matter.
Sufficient evidence was secured to-
cause the arrest Of the two ladies. At
q hearing held before United States
Commits ssioner Murphy, they waived
examination and were bound over to-
the next term of the u S. district
eouil. Iney gave bonds IN The sum
of $3.50 and were released.
Mrs. Martha Arndt admitted to Mar
Ishal Davis that sue and her daughter
had collected quite quantity of can
eeled stamps and were about to send
the same away to an eastern firm
which advertised for them. They
| found found quite number in the collection
that were not badly disfgured and
thought it would be a more profitable
plan to use the same than to send
them east. They thought it would
do no harm and were not aware that
| it was contrary to law.
The ladies' husbands are brothers.
both OF whom are well-to-do. The
younger woman's husband has 600
acres of Griggs county land and her
mothers husband has 4SO acres, be-
sides large herd of cattle and other
property of value.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17

in 1898 when the regiment was in
quarters in Manila election day rolled
around. There wasn't much excite-
ment and on recommendation of Col.
Treumann it was decided to hold a
mock mo election on the usual day set
forth for that purpose. Hon. John F.
Cowan was at that time the republican
nominee for attorney general and Lieu
tenant Hildreth was the populist nom
inee for the same Office When the
votes We're counted it was discovered
that the lieutenant had succeeded in
getting at least six votes in Co. B, his
own company, and in the others the
votes ranged from 1 to !.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17


on branches of this system Palmer
cut-off has been completed from Pal
smer to Auburn, Wash, pit miles.
The Clearwater Short Line has been
extended from Orc Fino. Ida
ho, southeast SO SO miles. The Sum
set branch has been built since Janu-
ary from Wallace to Sunset, Idaho,
#5.55 miles. An extension OF the Bit
ter Root branch in Montana has been
built from Grantsdale to Charles, 6.5s
miles. The line from Milnor to
Oakes, N. D., is undel. construction,
and will be 32. 4 miles long. Work is
also in progress on the extension from
Casselton to Dickey, N. %, so miles.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
BAD WRECK.
MEAGRE INFORMATION OF A RAD
WRECK ON THE LAKE SHORE

MsllEAGRE NE INFORMATION OF A BAD
WRECK ON THE LAKE SHORE
# ROAD.
Sandusky, Ohio, Aug. 17.-The Lake
Shore limited fast mail jumped the
rails at O'Clock at Baybridge. The
express car was torn to splinters. A
combination car with fourteen passen-
gers rolled down the embankment to
the waters edge. Passengers were
rescued by trainmen and fellow tray-
elers with axes. Messenger Hoyes cut
his own way out. information is
meagre.
LATER.
No one was seriously injured. The
road crosses Bay One filled in pile
bridge two miles long, with a draw at
the east end. The train was running
at the rate of fifty miles as it crossed
the draw when the end rail broke. The
first mail car and eight men went par
italy down an embankment. The
second mail and eight men went COM
pletely under. Fourteen men escaped
from the smoker door opening as it
entered the water. A well filled day
coach rolled partially down the en-
bankment, but the sleepers kept the
tracks. The track was soon cleared,
and passengers sent on their way. The.
injuries We're mostly cuts and bruises.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
FIVE + ! CENTS

ported TO be pretty ttough Half
breeds who have filed up on bad.
liquor usually return to the reservation
battered up and minus their cash and
yvahluables. Z ali Gordon Of police is be-
ing maintained ait the Cannon Ball
terry 70 prevent the crossing of In
dams from the Turtle mountains who
are suspected Of being infected with
smallpox.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
WI PLEASED.

Washington Aug. III Minister Wu
was greatly pleased at the report Of
the rescue Of the ministers by the al
lies but does not believe the report
that the empress doWager, emperor
and Prince Tuan had left Pekin. He
himself had no new advices. Cabinet
members are now fully satisfied that
relief is an accomplished fact. n
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
HOW THEY RAN

Editor Phil shortt OF the Devils
Lake News went to war with M. A.
Hildreth, now the fusion candidate Tor
ATTORNEY general, and says:
Some one Of the three or four pop
.,list papers In the state gave It out
the other week that Lieutenant Nj. IA.
sHildreth was very popular ii the First
NORTH Dakotas. This reminds lis that
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
NEW FROM NOME.
Bismarckers Are in it at Cape Nome
as Usual in All Parts Of the
World.
Alexander Mckenzie Appointed Re
ceiver Of Rich Anvil Greek Proper
ties by Judge Noyes.
Bismarckers Represented at Swell
Functions, in Opening the Golden
Gate Hotel.

BismarckeTs are in it-at Nome as
at every ether place in the world. A
copy of the Nome Gold Digger, a six
page paper sent from the Cape by w.
II. Perkins contains several items of
interest to BismarcKers. One of them
is the announcement Of a new mining
recorder for the Nome district by u.
S.. Court Commissioners Stevens. An
other is the account of the appoint
ment of a receiver for the; mining dis
tricts Of Anvil Creek, the account of
which says:
Anvil Creek is in the hands of a
receiver. Not the whole Of it, for
there are parcels that no one cares
enough about to quarrel over, but such
portions of the world-famed creek as
were recorded by the original locators
during September and October of 1898.
This action was brought about by cer-
tain miners who contest the right of
the present occupants to hold the
ground, and was the resultsof petition
presented to Judge Arthur F. Noyes
asking for the same.
.t$ The assignee is Alex. Mckenzie of
North Dakota and New York, and at
one time more or less known in the
states as one of the receivers of the
Northern Pacific railroad. The gem
stleman is possessed Of excellent execu-
tive ability, and has, as above indi-
Gated, had experience which will fit
him admirably fol. the responsible po-
sition to which Judge Noyes has ap-
pointed him. N St5
Upon receiving the appointment Re-
ceiver Mckenzie repaired to Anvil
creek and formally took possession of
the properties involved, the aggregate
value of which runs up into the mill
lions. For a few moments thereafter
there was state of excitement and
uncertainty, and telephone sum
mons for soldiers, with soldiers hurry
ing to the scene, led town onlookers to
believe that a scene Of violence was
ensuing in the country district. Hap
PLY, everybody soon came ITO a proper
#und erstanding of the situation, and
sweet peace again settled down over
the settlement. y
Receiver Nick emile is instructed by
the court to assume the mana cement
of all the claims involved in the re-
5ceiyership. Of which there are six, to
operate them, If he thinks best, and to
make a proper accounting to the court
for all revenues and expenditures. His
bond amounts to $50, ,OOO SS5. .0oO for
each claim involved
Another item deals with a, house
warming OF the handsome new Golden
Gate Hotel, ' and among the guests
present were R. N. Stevens and Mr..
and Mrs. w. e. Perkins OF Bismarck
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
NOTHING OFFICIAL,

Washington, Aug. 17.-At 1 O'Clock
Assistant Secretary Adee said he had
no confirmation of the reports that the
ministers at Pekin had been relieved
and a few minutes earlier hehad been
told by Secretary Root that he also
was without official information.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
! BRYAN's ITINERARY

q Lincoln, Aug. 17.-Mr. Bryan will
leave for Topeka Tuesday evening
making q speech en- route, arriving at
Kansas City Wednesday night remain
ing there till Thursday, when he pro
ceeds to Topeka. He will return to
Lincoln Friday, speaking twice that
day.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
DAVIS ON CRY.

GRAND FORKS NAN COMES FROM
THERE AND REPORTS NEW DIS
COVERIES GOES BACK IN THE
SPRING.
Grand Forks Herald: Thomas
Stewart, who lives on the Marais, has
returned from the Klondike after being
absent five years Interviewed by a;
Herald representative Mr.. Stewart re-
lated some interesting facts about life
in the land of gold and disappoint-
ments
He has lived in Dawson City most
of the time while away from home,
and speaking of. that Mecca of gold
seekers he said that the railroad run
ming from Skaguay to Whitehorse has
been instrumental in reducing the
price of staple goous and at the same
time in reducing the price Of labor.
There are four churches in the embryo
city, the Catholic. Presbyterian, Meth
odist, and Church Of England; the at
tendance at each of these. houses of
worship is fairly large, and the moral
standing of the community is such as
to demand the favorable comment of
the foreign commentators who from
time to time are sent to report on con-
ditions existant there Socially the
city is not at all backward, there be
ing certain class that do everything
in their power to promote the social
interests of all who demonstrate their
willingness to work for the betterment
of the community at large. Asked II
there were any vacancies for profess
Mr.. Stewart said that there are not
The few professional men who braved
the hardships of the country are estab-
lished in business with fairly lucra-
tive practices, and that there is no
more room for others. The city is
free from disease and contagion so
prevalent in lower Yukon. and the
mortality record is exceedingly low.
The climate is very severe, and means
death to the man who is not used to
putting up with all sorts of hardships
almost indescribable. M s...
During the past few months valuable
discoveries Of quartz have been made
on the Indian river, tributary of Yu-
kon, about thirty miles above Dawson
on the right limit AS soon as it be-
came known that the new discoveries
had been made, there was rush to the
scene of the wealth, and it is reported
that many rich stakes have been To-
Gated, presaging another source of
wealth in the Klondike heretofore un-
suspected. Mr.. Stewart will remain
at his home until spring, when he will
return to the Klondike; he is proprie-
tor Of one claim. and interested in an
other, and though they are both only
prospects he believes that they are go-
ing to pan out we'll
His health has been somewhat shat
tered from exposure while working in
the open air, but he hopes to recuper-
ate while here and regain his lost
aYoirdupois.
Mr.. Stwart brought home several
specimens Of gold which he dug from
the dirt himself; two pieces Of jeWelry
which ll.il he wears are beautiful speed
mems Of hand carving by the native
Alaskans.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-08-17
RACE RIOTS INCREASING.

. Brunswick, Ga. Aug. T7--It is re-
ported here that the race riots ait. Lib
.efty City are Increasing Four men
were killed and three wounded last
night Prominent white people are in
Volved.