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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

Andiew Carnegie has informed
Democratic Senators that if anti i'm
perialism is treated as leading is
sue he will make larger contribu-
ton to the Democratic campaign
fund than he ever did to the Repub
lican National Committee.
BY common report Mr.. Carnegie
was the largest individual contribu.
tor in several Presidential campaigns
The Democratic managers expect
to get from him no less than ST.
600, 900. According to one Sena
tor, Mr.. Carnegie made to him the
statement that he had offered to paw
the $50, 900, 900 which the United
States gave to Spain if the Govern.
ment would abandon the Philippines
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

With brazen disregard not only
Of the rights of fellow man, but of
trnth itself, Mr.. Mckinley at
tempted, in his hunting speech
at Fargo, to scandalize Aguinaldo
by insinuating that this young Fill.
pino leader had been bribed by the
Spanish. That libel has been utter
ly discredited, as Mr.. Mckinley
must know; so completely dscred
tied that ii has no standing any more
outside of yellow journals and will
ful llbelers. But note Mr.. McKin-
ley'S comment upon the SANDER.
Said he, referring TO AguinaIdo and
his demand for independence as the
c 'ndition Of peace Gle had
another price than that once, but
the United States pays no gold for
peace. " Evidently MIR. Mckinley
had forgotten that the only excuse
yet offered for his paying gold uto
the sultan of Sulu to continue a
polygamous, pro slavery and Mo-
hammedan government there, was
to secure peace. 1t would seem
that the United States does pay
gold for peace. But no, Mr.. Nc
Kinley is right, as usual. 1t was
not gold with which peace was
bought Of the sultan. 1t was silver.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15
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Senator Bacon's speech against
the imperialistic policy of the adj
ministration in the Philippines, was
full of conservative but unanswera
BILE arguments against imperialism,
which he declared meant a standing
army of 400, 900 men and an annual
expense of Sroo, 900, 900. He told
the imperialists that "the thirst
for empire is like the desire for hu
man blood" The following extract
gives good idea of the general
tenor of the speech: "The condi-
tons which now exist, and which
will undoubtedly exist hereafter if
we permanently retain the Philip
pines, makes it impossible that they
can ever become a State; and to
hold them as subject colony makes
necessary revolution in our system
of government which should not be
aided by anyone who is loyal to the
principles upon which that system is
founded. 1t is revolution which,
while it denies liberty to other PEG
pie, endangers the liberty of our own
people" In answer to questions
from Senator Spooner as to what
this Congress could do, Mr.. Bacon
said it could make the same decla-
ration regarding the Philippines that
the last Congress. did with reference
to Cuba. Senator Bacon was fol
lowed by Senator Teller, who was
the author Of the Cuban resolution
adopted BY the last Congress, and
he took occasion to express his most
sincere regret that he had not in
cluded in that resolution the people
of all the Spanish possessions ac
CURED by the United States, as well
as the Cubans This was help from
at unexpected quarter, as Mr.. Tel
Ter had been counted as supporter
albeit a lukewarm one, Of the rsfen.
ton Of the Philippines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15
Kentucky Democrats in Conore

Kentucky Democrats in Congress
are even more indignant at the ac-
ton of Gov. Taylor in adjourning
the Legislature and ordering it to
meet February 6, at London, and
declaring martial law in Frankfort.
than they were at the dastardly
assassination of Goebel. They
regard it all as part of the
political game that Taylor is play
ing. Senator elect Blackburn came
very near roicing the sentiment Of
every Kentucky Democrat in Con
gress when he said of the whole
business "The reorganization of
the Militia of the State by Bradley,
during the latter part of his admin
Istration, placing the military affairs
of the State upon substantially a
Republican partisan basis the i'm
portation Of armed ruffians from the
mountains into Frankfort within the
last few days their indefensible
conduct there, coupled with threats
of resort to violence, all pointed to
the present situation"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15
THE BoER GENERAL
Got His Military Training from Stone
wall Jackson.


The West Virginia nativity of
Gen. Joubert, commander of the
Boer forces, who, it has been claim
ed is native of Fayette county, is
disputed by Captain +. G. Crafty,
of Kansas City, who claims he was
a comrade of Joubcrt during the
civil war; when they both were Con
federate soldiers, and later in South
America, where they both went as
soldiers of fortune. Capt. Crafty
says that Joubert is a native of .ou-
isana and of the sturdy old French
Creole type. He was a lieutenant
with the Fourth Louisiana battalion,
active, energetic and an enthusiast
on the subject of artillery. Capt.
Crafty, after detailing some of Jou-
bert's feats of gallantry, says:
81 met Joubert again in Savannah
in the spring of 1902. He told me
he was going to join Stonewall
Jackson. He must have gone with
Jackson, for he developed Jackson's
style of fighting. Stonewall lack
son would have handled the cam
paign in Africa exactly as Joubert
is doing. am thoroughly con-
WINGED that the English are up
against the old American campaign
methods which they know are pretty
effective.
"On the 9th of June, 1865. |
went on board of the bark Lord
Baltimore, in New York harbor, and
the first person met was Pierre
Joubert. He was bound for Rio
Janeiro, Brazil, and so was l..
cit was in August when we landed
at Rio Janerio. We were joined by
Colonel Cleery, who had been on
his staff. We knoced about town
for week, undecided what to do.
One day our soldier blood was
stirred at an offer Of commissions in
the Brazilian army. Pierre Jouberi
got majors place, and l cap.
taincy. They sent us to Assump
ton, in Paraguay. There Joubert
took charge of the battery of small
field guns, and the way he scattered
the enemy makes me shudder fol
the poor British now"
Capt. Crafty, who firmly estab.
fishes Joubert's American nativit,
and military training, says the las
he saw of the young soldier he wa:
on board vessel bound for Cape
Town or Egypt and the next ht
heard of him he was commander in.
chief of the armies of the South
African republics and was pursuing
tie familiar tactics of his old time
military mentor, the famous Stone
wall Jackson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
The Grim Reaper ''The Dark and
Bloody Ground"-The Ever Fine
Styles.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Alas The ill-starred Goebel of
Kentuckey has passed away-the
brave victim of a covert assassin's
bullet. No more CHASTITY and revolt
ing tragedy ever sullied the records
of that turbulent state. Again has
"the dark and bloody ground" re-
ceived a fresh baptism. God grant
that the pistol chambers may be
empty and the murderous knife
sheathed for many year to come.
We have had some polyglot
weather of late. February came in
trapped with ice and bitter blasts.
On the second day of the month the
sun came out clear and strong; so
am positive the grounding saw his
shadow.
Since then, we have had rains
and blows, but never bit of snow.
| am sorry, too, as one needs some
snow in their business in the Winter
time. Society is in full blast just
now, pending the arrival of Lent.
Mrs. Astor's ball was the event of
the season, of course; she possesses
the requisite knowledge for success
full entertaining. 1t is well to be a
graceful hostess, and comparatively
easy when flanked by plenty on all
sides; but the lady who can preside
over and dispense "dinner of
herbs" with the graciousness (which
stamps the cast of We're de We're, y
is infinitely more accomplished than
she who can do the honors of the
"stalled OK" with all its accompani-
ments of wine and Wand.
Silk and cloth combine with fine
effect in some gowns.
The longer wasted the gown, in
appearance, the more stylish it is.
The only plainly made cloth
gowns one sees are those intended
for hard service upon occasions
when furbelows or fancy effects are
out of place.
Some of the smartest frocks shown
by Best * Co. for misses, are fin
ished by bolero jacket-which
gives a touch of elegance and iaun
tiness to any costume.
Belts and sashes are so prevalent
upon evening gowns as to give rise
to the supposition that they will be
used upon Spring and Summer frocks
to great extent.
Gold, silver and gun metal are
the mos. fashionable substances
used for buckles.
Ball gowns of Liberty satin are
pretty. The favorite model has
side plated skirt. bands of embroid
cry down the front (both of waist
and skirt) chiffon folds across the
upper part of the waist, and chiffon
belt and sash trimmed with silk
fringe.
The newest K. a. G.. corset is oil
fine English sateen deliberately
Tossed upon both upper and lower
edge; is extra long wasted, AMI
closes with six hooks.
Chiffon belts are very pretty.
Sometimes they have long ends and
sometimes not; but they are always
closed by rosettes.
EVELYN CABLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

"The threat Of treason will not
deter us from disclosing the facts as
they may come into our possession, I"
was the def thrown at the imper
ialists by Senator Pettigrew after he
had been ruled out of order when
trying to read quotations from a
published statement made by Agui-
naldo as 10 his relations with Ad-
miral Dewey, and been called a
traitor by Senator Hawley Senator
Lodge read letter from Admiral
Dewey denying what Aguinaldo had
said. This denial of the ADMIRAL who
said of Aguinaldo Il never treated
him as an ally, except to make use
of him and the soldiers to assist me
IN my operations against the Span
iards." That except" is an impor-
tant word. In ma ing use Of Agui-
nalco and his soldiers, did not Adj
miral Dewey mike an ally of him in
spirit, even If there was no actual
agreement to that cftec;
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

Call q girl chick and she smiles;
call a woman a hen and she bowls.
Call Young woman witch and
she is pleased; call an old woman a
witch and she is indignant. Call a
girl a kitten and she rather likes IL:
call woman a CT and she'll hate
you. Women are queer. If you
call man gay dog, il will aatter
him. Call him a pup, hound or a
cur, and he will alter the map Of
your face. He don't mind being
called bull or a bear, and vet he
will object 20 being mentioned as a
calf or a cub-men are queer, too.
FIX.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

A bill has been introduced in the
Colorado Legislature providing for
the further regulation Of marriages
prescribing a physical examination.
and Governor Thomas has prom
ised to sign the measure il placed
before him Something in the
nature Of life insurance test is to
be required and the general purpose
of the bill is aimed at the increasing
number Of marriages among con
sumptives. a board Of three ex
aiming physicians is to be consti
tuted in each county Of the State.
one Of whom is TO be a female, aud the
refusal Of such board to grant Ger.
iihcate to one or both parties ap-
plying for license prohibits the
issuance Of such papers. The pro
posed law appears to have popular
approval in Colorado, and its due
enactment is confidently predicted.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15
WASHING TER.
The administration Getting Some
Hard Jolts Over Free Trade
With Porto Rio.
Senator Bacon's Speech Against the I'm
perialist Policy OF Mckinley.

Washington. ID. c., Feb. 3.-The
administration program is receiving
some severe jolts in Congress, and
its path is getting rocker every day.
This week several Republican Sena-
tors went to see Mr.. Mckinley and
requested him to withdraw the reci-
procity treaties now before the Sen
ate, in order to save them from
formal rejection, which would not
only humiliate Mr.. Mckinley, but
would advertise the difference of
opinion between him and members
of his party in Congress- He has
also been told that the only chance
the free trade section of the Porto
Rico bill has to become law, is by
the help of Democratic votes, many
Democrats having expressed them
selves in favor of it on general prin-
ciples, although it is not likely that
any concerted action in its favor
will be taken by the Democrats. The
Republicans of the House Ways and
Means Committee have reported a
substitute for the administration bill
for free trade with Porto Rico,
which provides for duty of IS per
cent of the present tariff on Porto
Rican products. These things show
that the much talked about Repub
lican harmony is fake.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

England as we'll as the United
States appears to be pestered with
that species of hollow head patriot
who denounces everybody that dis
agrees with him upon public matters
as copper-head, rebel or traitor.
But the tory organs of England are
not so completely given over to this
spirit of deviltry as our own. Some
OF them recognize the value of
criticism. One of these is the Lon
don Spectator, which, in discussing
speech by Mr.. Byrce on the Trans
vaal war, sets virtuous example to
Its tory brethren in the United
States. Mr.. Bryce declared it to be
a public duty to state the other
side of the case in regard to the
war, and repealed the imputation of
want of patriotism in those who
condemn the lingo diplomacy that
brought it on. This sentiment is
seconded by the Spectator, which in
sists that fair and honest criticism of
the government, "however much
mistaken in fact, is in its nature
and intention not only not I'M
patriotic" If an American news
paper supporter of Mckinley were
to set up that standard it would be
denounced as a traitor by the rest
of the flock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-15

The New York Reform Club, Of
which Hon. John De Witt Warner
is President, has stirred up the adj
vocates Of the sbip-subsidy job by
circulating a letter against it con
tanning this sentence LOBBYISTS
in the employ Of the prospective
heneliciaries Of the bounty have al
ready carefully 'canvassed' Con
gress, w1ich means that every zap.
proachable' Senator and Congress.
man has, by some sort Of a promise
or bride, been reasoned with and
made 20 sec The benefit Of subsidies. "
There was a regular circus Of time
at this weeks meeting of the House
Committee on Merchant Marine,
which has charge ~ the subsidy bill
when Representative Grosvenor. Of
Ohio, chairman Of the Committee.
read that letter.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-05-25
: Rules OF washinr,sn n.rb., shan

Z Rules OF . washinet Barber shou.
In one part OF Washington there IN
an exclusive settlement Of negroes.
They have thSk little shops IN vhicA
the necessartes Of life are kept on sale.
The prices range from a cent up TO a
quarter. In one OF the shan4ies IA N
barber shop. 1t has two chairs OF tho
most primitive style. On the wall is a
torn colored picture OF fire companv
In frame without glass. Under.
Meath this Is a paper on which arc
written these rules:
Shave. cents. Spot cash.
One hair cut, 10 cents.
Shampoo Saturday cents extra.
Other days. except Sundays. centa.
No Shawn Sunday.
Boss takes tips.
Shine next door.
Shut on holidays.
No credit IN this store
Gamblin barred.
Except pints on races.
No politics lowed.
Same On religion. 5.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-05-25
PROCEEDINGS OF TEE SENATE.
The Revocation of Mr. CIarlx's APP
pofntn,ent-The Boer Representa-


tives.
Washington. May 1s.-At the opening CT
to-day's session OF the Senate President
protein. Frye laid before tho Senate a
dispatch from the Governor OF Montana,
Robert b. Smith. announcing that he had
revoked the appointment of w. A. Clark
as Senator. made by Lieutenant-G overnof
Spriggs. and had appointed the Hon. Mar
tin Maginnis TO I'LL the vacancy.
Mr.. Morgan gave notice that on Tues
day at O'Clock. or as soon thereafter as
he could get the floor, he would move
that the Nicaragua Canal bill be taken UP
for consideration.
Mr.. Allen. OF Nebraska, offered a reso-
luton that Messrs. Fischer. Vessels and
Wolmarans. the Boer delegates, be ad.
mitted to the floor OF the Senate during
their sojourn in Washington.
II object said Mr.. Hawiey. OF Con-
neoticot
To like simply to make enc ohserva-
NON" began Mr.. Allen.
1T object" again insisted mr.. Hnwlev.
and The resolution went ovex
ana Senate thss resumed consideration
e8 ina Pes%o<rice Appropriation bill, the
Snesoen pending being the comnfttee
e<nsndment extending the pneumatic tube
service The amendment was nnaIiy de-
feate<. 81 TO ls. thus disposing OF the pro-
posed extension OF pneumatic tubss.
The Postof1ce Appropriation bill was
displaced by the special order, which was
the ceremonies attending the reception OF
the statues OF Thomas H. Benton and
FRANCIS p Blair. which have been placed
In statuary hall of the Capitol by the
State OF Missouri. Eugolistic speeches
were made by Senators Vest, Cockreal and
Hoar. The Grant ceremonies followed
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-05-25
- A CURIOUS CLIENT
A Wonderful Change which Took Place IN
short Time

n Wonderful Change Which Took Place IN
short Time
A new story is being told In Europe
about David Col. the Antwerp painter.
who died recently. AS he was at work
In his studio one day many years ago
there entered farmer, who requested
him to paint his fathers portrait. The
artist, not being overwhelmed with
wealth at that time, gladly agreed to
do the work, and said that he would
DE pleased to see the old gentleman at
any time. Thereupon the farmer said,
mournfully:
oh, you can't see him, sir, for he's
dead"
Then how on earth do you expect
me to paint his portrait?" asked the
artist. with a sigh.
oh, you're fooling me, sir" said the
FARMER. Just tell me whose picture
tnat is or the easel there"
That Is a portrait of st. Anthony"
was the answer.
is that really st. Anthony"
Yes" =,
Did he sit to your" =
OF course not"
We'll. then. isn't that a clear proof
that you are able to make the portrait
OF a dead mann"
Col. who wanted money badly, al
lowed himself to be persuaded by this
mover argument, and. therefore, he OBJ
tanned from the farmer as many partic-
ulars about the dead man as he could.
and tnen, after making a sketch of the
son, because he said that he closely
resemoied his father. he began work
on the portrait. When il was finished
ne sent Tor the farmer and showed 1t
TO him. TO his surprise the man fell
on MS knees and began to cry bitterly,
MS eyes meanwhile fixed on the por-
ual.. Col hattered himself that he had
made life-like portrait. and that n
was the wonderful resemblance which
caused the son to grieve so sorely.
why do you cry so much?" he ask
ed, trying to comfort him.
On my dear sir" was the unexpect-
ed reply, Il never thought that any
one could change so much In such a
short time. Dear me. how terribly
ugly my poor father has become
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-05-25
FIRE IN A MONASTERY.

Spontaneous Combustion I'm n Bard,,
Neat Causes the Loss of 400, 900
worth orProperty.
Charlotte. n. c., May 1s.-Fire that in
believed to have originated by spon-
taneous combustion in a sparrows nest
under the caves Of the five-story col
lege building of st. Mary's Monastery,
at Belmont. at o'clock this morning.
destroyed the main building and the
entire west wing. with a magnificent
tower. involving a loss OF 500. ZOO, upon
which there is an insurance Of only
$4,000.
All furniture In these two large build
1ngs were consumed by the flames.
students beds, wardrobes, desks
libraries and museum cases, apparatus
in scientific department and the entire
college library are in ruins. The boys
trunks were stored In the attic. all OF
which were lost. Chemical extinguish-
ers were used In abundance and there
was no scarcity of water. The students
quickly arose when the alarm was
given. each carrying In his arms all OF
his belongings, and they marched to
the outer buildings in the rear OF the
church. In the meantime all curtosities.
hne paintings and books were removed
from the burning buildings and con-
veyed to safe quarters.
Right Rev. Bishop Had. president OF
the college. intends rebuilding ut once
so that all will be In readiness for the
Autumn session In September. At q
called meeting OF the college faculty
this afternoon. II was decided TO dis
miss the students early this week as
the regular session was to end June
18th.
ing. many OF them from Northern
States.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-05-25
AdAges.

Once upon a time a certain man set
himself the task of discrediting the
adages.
Beginning with the adage that hon
esty is the best policy. he soon had
them all dfscredited except the adage
that no man is ever n hero to his valet.
Here he experienced much difficulty.
During many years he labored, be-
coming successfully champion pugilist,
a magazine poet and Mayor OF q large
city, and all in vain.
But 1t CHANGED In the end that his
strenuous life reduced him to penury
and he was compelled to be his own
valet.
AT last" cried the man the next
day after this. and died happy in the
thought of having achieved his pur-
pose.-Detroit Journal
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-05-25
WON THE 10000 Stakes

New York. May ia cold. driving
rain and a track ankle deep In mud
made the conditions for the running Of
the $4,000 National stallion stakes.
most unfavorable at Norris Park to.
Gay. 1t was run as the third race. and
pine high class youngsters faced the
starter.
National Stallion stakes. ave fur
longs: Bonnibert. l2z. Turner. IL 20 8
end even, won by one and a hnII
lengths: Bellario. l22. McCue. 8 to 4 and
, to s, second. by a head; Golden Age.
ga. Mitchell, to 1 and s 70 6. third.
Gfme--loo a. Kenilworth, Guetama.
Educate. Smile, Lanceman and Tala-
gnen Also ran