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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
OUR NEXT LEGISLATURE.

The next Legislature will be the
most important In the history of this
State Besides electing a United
States Senator to succeed Elkins, it
will have the e-districting of the
whole State, and the party in con-
troll of the Legislature can entrench
itself in power for the next decade,
anyhow. Both parties recognize
the Importance OF this, and are put
ting forward their best men for the
Legislature throughout the State,
anc especially in the close counties.
so that the next Legislative body
will likely be composed of more
prominent men than ever before.
Men who have served or been can
didates for the highest Offices in the
gift of the people of the State,
Judges, Congressman, Governors,
etc. The Democratic party had a
majority in the last Legislature, but
let the Republicans control it and
gobble up all there was in sight, but
another high-handed anarchist revo-
luton like that, will bring on a worse
condition of affairs than they have
in Kentucky. Elkins will not only
knock both heads out of his barrel,
but open hogshead, in desperate
effort to carry the Legislature and
re-elect himself to the Senate.
Already carload after carload of
negroes are being brought into the
State to work along the West Vir-
ginia Central, Norfolk & Western,
and {. & o. railroads, Flat Top
coal region and other points, and
these darkeys are every one being
instructed to say that they came
from some other portion of IL
State, so that they can vote. and
as call coons look alike" it is hard
to detect them, and thousands of
Illegal votes will be cast for the Re-
publican party in this way, as was
done in 1896. We have one black
spot in this county to contend with
over at where about
a hundred darkeys are working on
the Cement Works, every one OF
them from Virginia or Maryland,
and not one entitled to vote in this
county, but the Republican bosses
voted them at their Primary election
last month, and will try to do il
again this fall.
These are matters of grave import
( to the Democrats, and should be
looked after at once in every sec
ton of the State. The census this
year will give us at least one more
Congressman, and all the districts
will have to be changed and divided
up. We will also be entitled to
more Circuit Judges, more State
Senators and more members of the
House Of Delegates, and all the Ju.
dicial, Senatorial and Legislative
districts will be changed by the
/ Legislature, and it gives the part,
in control fair chance for doing
some substantial work in its own
behalf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
WEST HOUND

No. 50, fast train west I'm the evening will
tagged. "'
Nos. 81 and are the regular accommodations
gong west aud stop at all stations.
trains marked s, stop regularly, and trains
marked L, are hag stations other trains do not
stop JIM. ScHRYyER,
~ N Gen. Passenger Agent
~ Is. MARTIN, Manager Passenger rranic
~ j. BosAFIELD. Ag't at Tunnelton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
DELEGATES.

+. J. Crogan, M. Templeton,
]. Slidell Brown, Vincent T.. Cooke,
Calvin Rohr, II. M. Grimes, iona
than Shackleford, Benjamin Shut.
Ellsworth, f. Fl. Anderson, ]. NJ.
Buckner, ]. w. Shaffer, L. NJ.
Williams, c. w. Worthington, S. l..
White, Victor Cuppett, Charles c.
Frankhouser, A. NJ. Wolfe and John
A. Wolfe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

The Democratic convention for
the Fourth Congressional District is
called TO convene at Huntington on
Wednesday July 18th.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

Hon. Charles A. Towne may not
receive the nomination OF the Dem.
ocratic party for the Vice Presi-
dency this year. hut il he lives we
shall not be surprised to see the
party elect him to the Presidency in
the near future. Mr. Towne is a
Democrat, and one of the foremost
citizens OF the nation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

The postmasters of this district
will hold a convention at Terra
Alta, June 2Sth. We suggest that
the Postmaster General be invited
to be present and address the meet
49,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

We ask a careful reading from
every reader of this paper of the
resolutions on our first page, as
passed by unanimous vote of the
Democratic Convention of this dis
trict at Charles Town last Wednes-
day. They are eloquent, patriotic,
well written and comprehensive.
The Democracy of the country can
well afford to be proud of such a
platform, and go forth to battle for
lis principles with the knowledge OF
right and justice as the keynote for
victory in the end.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
BoER MAXIM DESTROYED BY BRITISH SHELL

well aimed shell Magersfonen
poded which
smashed and seven of the Beers instantly
by both
Africa one Of the war correspondents Tamh declares
Pepworts hill n
h battery and all three shells battery
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
ALTERNArEs.

Scott Tuner, ]. Thomas Garlitz,
Thomas f. Loar, William Guseman,
VIM. M. Dent, Joseph Guseman,
James S. Cornwell, p. J. Dunn, II i.
A. Shaffer, Lewis Stemple, Chas. F..
Dodge, Geo. w. Wiles, ], Frank
Deahl, J.. +. Frankhouser, Hadley
+. Smith and John G.. Harmed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
j SMDELL BROWN, Editor and
Proprietor.

The Democracy of this District
will hold a Congressional Conven-
ton at Martinsburg on Wednesday,
August Sth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

The big pipe organ at the Uni
versity at Morgantown seems TO be
an elephant on the hands Of the
management. 1t was placed in the
Chapel Hall and entirely filed up
the large stage, so that an addition
had TO be erected to make room for
performers, and now that the
organ is ready for service there is
no one to use it, and it stands there
idle since the dedication recital,
when celebrated performer was
brought there from a distance for
that special occasion at considerable
expense, and there it stands now,
idle and in the way.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

There was big gas explosion in
the Auditors office at Charleston
one day last week. 1t is supposed
to have been caused by the pressure
of the heavy raid on the Office made
by the Republican candidates who
are trying so hard to break in and
crowd La Toilette out. We see
from the papers that Hall and
Scherr have both been down there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

The four Congressional District
Conventions to elect delegates to
the National Democratic Conven-
ton at Kansas City, July 4th, con-
vened Wednesday of last week and
were largely attended by an enthu-
siastic and harmonious Democracy,
and every one of them instructed
solidly for Bryan and endorsed the
Chicago platform straight out from
the shoulder, with no lodging, hedg-
ing, hesitation OF equivocation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24

The new Flyer" No. - leaves Grafton ut
$40 y; M. and Is due at Terra Alta at
eiO; the only stop In the county, and Oakland
SO Nos 7s and are the accommodations and
stop at all stations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-24
3. & q. TINE TABLE.
Taking Effect May goth, 1900.

EAST BOUND.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE TO
HOLD MINNEAPOLIS MAN
FOR MURDER
JENKs IS ON THE GRIDIRoN
Minneapolis Broker Is Subjected to
a Trying CrOss-ExaminatiOn
In the Nickel Mine
Case.
q LOBE'S MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE,
Z 70 WASHINGTON AV. SOUTH.

| Frank A. Hunt was given his liberty
! by Justice of the Peace Strenkins at
Chaska yesterday. The court did not take
! five minutes to consider the evidence,
but discharged the prisoner as soon as
the testimony was concluded. In dis
charging Hunt, Justice Strenkins acted
on the advice of Prosecuting Attorney
Morrison, of Carver county, who told the
court that the evidence produced by the
state was not sufficient to warrant hold
ing the prisoner for the action Of the
grand jury.
The first witness called by the defense
yesterday morning was Miss Mary NC
Glath, young lady who lived with MI.
and Mrs. Hunt at the time or the death
Of the latter. Miss McGrath was called
for the purpose of proving that the clothes
Hunt wore on the day of the drowning
We're wet when he reached this city in the
evening. Miss Ida Hunt a sister OF the
prisoner, was also called to the stand.
She went over old ground and retold the
tale OIL the happy married life of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hunt.
Hunt himself told of the trip to Lake
Chanhassen on June 22, and described
the manner in which his wife had fallen
from the boat. He was extremely nervous
and broke down several times during the
shaken after the cross-examination by
County Attorney Morrison.
The fact that the body of Mrs. Hunt
was found floating on the water an hour
after the drowning occurred seemed 10
puzzle the prosecution, and DR.. William
H. Game, of Minneapolis was called TO
testify on the point. He said that he was
at Lake Pepin at the time Of the disaster
Of ten years ago yesterday, and that he
found two bodies on the surface of the
water within few hours after death had
resulted from drowning. That death was
due to drowning in these cases. DR.. Game
said could not be doubted. His testimony
concluded the case for the defense, after
which Mr.. Morrison asked the court to
discharge Hunt, saying that the evidence
was insufficient to hold him on. A. H.
Hall, attorney for the prisoner, said, in
summing the case up, that the arrest of
Hunt had been founded on Idle curiosity,
meddling interference and captious sus-
picion on the part of the authorities of
Carver county. The court Immediately
discharged Mr.. Hunt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
GOLD SCARCE At NOME
AN OLD MINER TELLS HIS UNFOR-
TUNATE EXPERIENCES
THERE
PAY DIRT IS A NOVELTY
Found No Miners Who Were Taking
Out More Than n Fair Days
Wnges-SuppIy of Water
Scarce md Very Bad.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The secretary
of the treasury has received letter from
G. Rudolph, living at 1926 Broadway,
Brooklyn, N. Y, on the situation at
Cape Nome, Alaska.
The department sees no reason to doubt
the trustworthiness Of the story told by
Mr.. Rudolph, and suggests it's publica-
ten.
1t is becoming daily more apparent
to the officials that the conditions in the
new gold field are almost certain to re-
suit in great suffering during the COM
ing winter, and probable epidemics Of
smallpox and typhoid fever are threat
ened. The letter is as follows:
ION account of the terrible reports In
the newspapers concerning the conditions
at Cape Nome, 1 take the liberty of send
ing you a few lines. left Nome on
June 20 and, being an old miner I am
fully capable of sizing up a new mining
camp in a few days. 1 arrived at Nome
on June IL. and my partner tried work
ing the beach for gold in several places,
and 1 personally saw others by the hun
dreds do the same. but not in one in
stance did we see man take out enough
gold to pay for his grub.
1.-The only place where any gold was
being taken out was between the beach
and the Trunda. There they were only
making days wages of from 81 to $40 a
day This place is only about three
quarters of a mile long and it is all taken
up by about 500 men. Like the beach
it is now nearly all worked out.
II, with thousands of others, had been
led To belioV0 that after the winter or
after any storm, the beach would be just
as good as 1t was originally. That is
not So When once worked out, the
beach there is done for.
while at Nome 1 talked with men who
had come from points as far as forty
miles below the camp. They told me
they had found nothing, and were going
further north. 1 talked, too, with men
who had come from points far up the
beach, but they declared there was moth
ing up there and they were going down
the beach So it seems that the whole
stretch is nearly all worked out
mo one estimates that more than 300
hands are at work on Anvil creek, with
as many more each on Snow, Glacier and
Dexter creeks a total of perhaps 200
men. When L left, 10000 men were in the
district, and the only work was in I'M
loading or putting up new buildings. The
former task kept about 500 men busy, and
the building employed 300. When L left, on
June 20, between 500 and 1000 were arriv-
ing daily. I went up on the San Bias,
which made trip on to St Michaers and
brought down 300 men. The Aberdeen
on which l came back, made two trips
and brought few over 500. Several other
boats made one or more trips to ST.
Michaers and brought more
There are far more destitute people at
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
RETAIL GRocERs' WAR.
Merchants at WinOnn Having TrOu-
BILE Over Special Flour Rates.

Merchants at WinOnn Having TrOu-
BILE Over Special Flour Rates.
WINONA, MINI, July BIN conse-
quence of the recent raise In flour and
the combination. effected by the local
mills and the grocers' associations a mer,
ry war has broken OUT several grocers as
a result having Withdrawn from the or
ganization. The attempt on the part OF
the association TO compel the association
grocers to buy from the flour combina-
tlon started it all. three of them refusing
to sign the agreement and at once pre-
pairing for war by ordering from outside
mills.
In a published interview today one of
the agents of the local -four mills does
not deny the existence of a combination
and says his firm and that of the others
VIII refuse to sell to these grocers as
long as they stay out OF the association.
BY the terms of the agreement which the
grecers were supposed to sign, the mills
sold them flour at retail prices, their OBJ
serVance os the rule "'not cutting" bring.
ing them rebate at the close of the
month If price cutting was INDUCED in
then the grocer failed to receive this
rebate, 1t instead going into the treasury
OF the association
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
Saltwater News.

The Chauncy Lamb arrived In port yes
terday morning and will probably leave
this morning with a raft of logs for c.
Lamb q Sons, Clinton, 10. The Lamb ex-
pected to get out yesterday, but owing to
the heavy wind was compelled to remain
here.
The assessors valuation Of the real
property in the city of Saltwater is as
follows: First ward, $S49 9i1; Second
ward, $1,S1,655; Third ward, $713,76O This
amount has been increased a trif1e by the
city board of equalization.
Merrill z. Tyner was committed to the
training school at Red Wing yesterday, at
the suggestion Of his father, r. c. Tyner,
the young fellow being incorrigible.
Saltwater will entertain distinguished
visitors next week, namely Cardinal Glib
bonds and Bishop Foley, of Detroit. While
here Cardinal Gibbons will be the guest
of his niece, Mrs. P. E. Burke Jr
August Schumann and Harry Smith
have been transferred to the prison in this
city from the reformatory at St Cloud
the commitment stating that their pres
ence IN the reformatory was detrimental
to the well being of that institution
Schumann Is serving a sentence for grand
larceny, committed In Hennepin county
and Harry Smith is serving a centence for
a similar crime, committed in Lyon coun-
ty.
Pardons and communications of sentence
have been received at the prison for the
following: Petes Manning, sentence COM
muted to four years and six months; Sam
uel A. Davis, sentence committed to three
years and eight months; Orma Wales,
sentence committed to four years; Charles
Norman, sentence committed to reforma-
tory plan, but not to exceed five years:
August L. Gehrke, sentence commuted to
twelve years. Full pardons were granted
to George Van Dorsten and Alfred Ell
son.
A heavy wind prevailed on Lake ST
Croix yesterday but no damage was done
20 logs lying in the lake at this point.
Most Of them are securely harbored at
the rafting grounds and are protected by
booms.
Sergeant Johnson and two privates Of
Company K left yesterday for Lakeview.
where they will remain with the First
regiment until the encampment closes.
A permit was issued yesterday for a
cold storage warehouse to be built hero
Immediately by H. c. Farmer and Horace
Vol1gny. The site site has been selected
on North Fourth street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
jerks UNDER FIRE.
Broker Was on the Rack in the
Nickel Company Case

George w. jerks was subjected to a
wearing crOsS-eXamination before Ref
cree Merriman yesterday afternoon in
the bankruptcy proceedings which have
been reopened at the instance of some
of Mr.. jerks creditors. Mr.. Packer, Of
Chicago, requisition papers for whom
Gov. Lind declined to honor, and Mrs
Mabel Starek, the Chicago private de-
tective whose testimony determined the
governors action, were both present
The session, which lasted until nearly
g Clock was enlivened by occasional
tits between counsel, interspersed with
reflections by the counsel for the cred
itors upon the truth and veracity'' Of
Mr. jerks, which Mr.. jerks resented, and
his counsel, Messrs A. B. Jackson and
A. Y. Merrill, took exception to-
David Thompson, the Chicago attorney,
who admitted that he had had financial
dealings with jerks was closely cross
examined by Victor WEIGH, particularly
with reference to his conversations with
Mrs. Starek regarding the testimony she
was expected to give against Packer on
the hearing before Gov Lind. Mr.
Thompson exhibited signs Of nervous ir-
r1tation while undergoing examination.
but his story was coherent and his denial
that he promised to pay Mrs Starek's
expenses to st. Paul or lent himself to
any scheme to secure the extradition of
Packer from Minnesota to Illinois. was
emphatic
When Mr.. jerks took the witness
stand, Attorney G. ]. lockwood assumed
the role of chief inquisitor
Mr. lockwood asked Mr.. jerks what
had become of a certain book which
contained the record Of certain stock
transactions.
Il don't know" retorted Mr.. jerks "T
haven't seen the book since your client
stole it."
After few more questions regarding
the disposition of various certificates of
stock in 1896, which transactions bad
slipped Mr.. jerks memory, the hearing
was adjourned until 10 a. m. TODAY, in
order that Mrs. Starek, of Chicago. NAV
give her testimony in time to leave for
Chicago this evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
MINNEAPOLIS BREvITIEs.

The Banda Rosa has had a very s,,c-
cesSful and generally satisfactory week
at Lake Harriet, the audiences havino
oeen large and made up of critical people
competent to pass upon their merits
Sheriff Nugent, of Wright county was
IN Minneapolis yesterday after Frank
German, serving term in the city work
house and wanted at Buffalo for robbing
500 freight cars. German was sent 70 +fs
Minneapolis workhouse on charge of vac
rancy preferred by Detectives Hicks anc
Smith. ana
Segard Olson, the South Minnean5us
young man VINO mas figured quite procr1i-
nently in police circles recently. Waivad
examination yesterday in the police court
ana was held to the grand jury under
%5O bonds. He is charged with stealing
Lannes tailor shop, 2909 Washington ave-
nue. north
John Heating, a North Minueanolfs
young man who imagines that some one
county Jail yesterday. AS Heating has
been a resident of the state less than -
year, State Agent Gates will endeavor "a
have him sent back to relatives in Maine
]. II. Barton is training a number NJ
carrier pigeons for the 150-miIe 1v r.
come off in September. Thirteen Of Raro
ton pigeons were liberated at I9.1A
Ihursday at LIE Sueur and reached Min
neapolSy SeVenty-f1Ve miles away ar IN
o'clock in the face Of a strong wind
Galitzen NJ. Nash, single and abou+
forty,-five years of age, residing at S105
NfcoLet avenue, was examined in the
probate court yesterday on the charge
of insanity and committed to the hospitaI
at st. Peter. His mania is of the reIigt
ious order:
James Young was seriously injured
early last evening by being run down -
Hennepin avenue and Fifth street by two
women in buggy, who drove recktessIy
across the street.
A P. Loomis the attorney, broke hts
leg yesterday in a ball game at Elk River.
He was brought to the city yesterday
afternoon and taken to st. Barnabas hos
pltak
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
Weighmaster Finally Chosen

Aft After weeks Of balloting, during which
manic hats, a city WESTMINSTER has ~
chosen, and to the great surprise or
everybody, he was chosen after only four
DdlIots on that important matter had
been taken last night. w. P. Morgan re-
ceived the necessary fourteen votes on
the fourth ballot, and was duly declared
%elghmaster This ends long struggle
for a position that pays the handss31nc
salary of $65 a month. The last two lnye:o
lngs of the city council have lasted p
until MI morning over this subject
the faintest ripple of interest, ana wa
promptly referred to the proper coTnn,its
tee with the sangfroid that a petition for
a gutter receives AOA
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14

DEAR MRs. was sick for
two years with falling of the womb, and
inflammation of the ovaries and bladder.
J. was bloated very badly. Ny left limb
would swell so could not step on nv
foot. had such bearing down pains 1
could not straighten up or walk across
the room and such shooting pains would
go through me that I thought could
not standi it. Mymother got me a bottle
Of Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told me to try it. 1 took six
bottles and now, thanks to your won
ierful medicine, am well woman. {"
= MRS ELSIE BRYAN, Otisville, Mich.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
REGRET HIS DEATH.

business Houses Closed Out of Re-
spect to Deceased Citizen.
ALBERT LEA, July 13-Tbe death IN
Minneapolis hospital, where he had
been taken from his home in this CITY for
an operation, of Dr. F. A Blackmer was
great shock to his many friends, where
he was we'll known.
lie had been prominent in his profession
Tor many years, and established a hos
p1tal here, where he took front rank in
surgery. The funeral this afternoon was
from the late residence on Park avenue,
and was attended by the G. A. r. and a
large number of local visiting physicians.
Business houses were generally closed as
mark of respect. =
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
Cattle to Move.

DEADWOOD, s. D., July 13.-The first
from Belle Fourche, on the Elkhorn COM
panys road, and the first shipment OF
stock will be made about July Ia. Most
of the large cattle companies will COM
mence shipping Aug. /. Some will hold
up their stock for higher prices. The
prices now are about 81 less than last
year at this time, Notwithstanding the
shortage Of cattle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
Tore House to Pieces.

Of Mrs. Fien, widow near the city linz
its, was struck by lightning early this
morning, and literally torn to pieces, and
an oak tree in front of the house was
split through the center. The widow was
starting the kitchen fire. The other oc-
cupants were her son and daughter, who
We're in bed. The latter only was hurt
She was found insensible and remains
in precarious state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14
Elect Delegates.

FARIBAULT, MINI, july 13.-The Re.
publican club, Of Rice county, met last
evening and selected the following dele
gates to the bienniai state convention at
F. Leach, George L. Smith, F. A. Berry,
a.: Fl. Batchelder, N S. Erb W. E.
White, e, e. Pettys, all of FaribauIt; j.
II. Austin, Warsaw; A. Shabino, Dundas;
A. K. Ware, Mortified; alternates, A D.
Keyes, R. e. Orne, George r. Smith,
James Hunter, H. H. Helberg, B. B Shelf
Held, K. S. Chase, all of Faribaut; W.
+: Schilhng, Northfield; F. w. Ridgeway
Morrlstown; Frederick Lemke, Wells
George Nelson. Richland; Henry Wait,
Warsaw
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-14

APPLETON, Mimi. July ia special
election has been called for July 20 to
vote upon the proposition to bond the VII
debtedness incurred by the construction
of the new electric lighting plant and
water works system. Joseph Dow and
Miss Grace Eldred, popular young people
Of Appleton, were married here yester-
day.