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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

When the Journal awakes from its
slumbers, it will confer favor on
an army of loyal Republicans in
Preston if it will speak word ia
vorable to the candidacy of Hon.
Romeo II. Freer. Not as a guaran
tee Of good faith, but as an evidence
that the Freer ghost won't down.
We admit the unpleasantness of
calling our worthy cotemporary's
attention to its negligence, but the
people expect their favorite family
paper to arouse the Journal to a
realization of its forgetfulness. A
legion of the faithful have come to
us and implored us to proclaim it to
the loyal sons of Republicanism
that they stand by Judge Freer in
his noble fight against the Ring, but
our characteristic modesty has re-
strained us from encroaching upon
expansive territory which legally be-
longs to the Journal. We beg par
don il we have unmasked its scheme
to keep the faithful in the dark.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

HE WONDERED.

Our bile distilIing uptown CO.
temporary becomes unbearably face
tious when it strains its colossal i'm
agination and excitedly exclaims
owe wonder if the editor of The
ARGUS has sent message of sympa-
thy to Roberts yet"
We are afraid to relieve the anx-
iety of the Journal in such a serious
matter and would softly say that
it is entitled to another "won-
der" if the imaginative intellec-
tuality of the Journal can stand
it. The ARGUS has the happy fac
ulty of speaking its honest convic-
tons, regardless of party Bosses
and public opinion, and it must not
be expected TO follow in the foot
steps of the Journal, a disciple of
BossiSm. That's the alpha and
omega of its loyalty to its master.
And such is the attenuated, skeleton
lied anatomy of the Journal to day,
once so powerful and veriloquent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
rnE SMALLPOX epidemic.

The smallpox scare is still spread
ing over the country and everybody
is getting vaccinated, but it don't
seem to "takep much here in King
wood, although quite number Of
our people have had their arms
"assassinated," as one old fellow
called it. II is reported that num-
Der of the society ladies at Morgan
town are walking lame on account
of the smallpox scare.
Some of the papers are publishing
a statement to the effect that the So
called smallpox is kind of Filipino
itch brought over here by the SOL
diers returning from the Philippines,
and there may be something in it,
because it seems to be very poor
brand of smallpox and puzzles the
doctors so that they cannot agree
on it. Some declare it smallpox
and others deny it, and some call it
chicken-pox, and in one case they
decided that it was nothing but a
bad case of the old fashioned itch.
Hundreds of cases have been report
ed altogether, and no deaths from it
yet. 1t seems 10 be raging out in
Lewis and Gilmer counties worse
than anywhere else. 1t is reported
that the Hospital at Weston is quar-
antined with armed guards stationed
around it, and that the town has a
barbed wire fence surrounding it.
The mail between Weston and Glen
vile has been stopped, and al the
latter place State Senator r. f.
Kidd and attorney ~ NJ. Bennett
are down with the disease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Now that Roberts is turned out of
Congress and out of a job, it is re-
ported that he is going to the
Island Of Sulu to locate, where
he can have forty wives if
he wants them and perhaps get big
salary from the Government to help
him keep them, since that country
is one of our new territories, he
might get back TO Congress from
there and get in all right if he will
turn over and be good Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

We wonder if the editor of THE
ARGUS has sent a message of sym
pathy to Roberts yet. journal last
week.
We wonder if the Journal has
sent message of congratulation to
the Sultan of Sulu.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
'0RpER OF PUBLICATION.
STATE on WEST VfRcIxIA.

STATE or. WEST VIRGINIA;
AZ rules held in the clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Tor the county of Preston.
on the first Monday OF February. 1000.
lanes DeBerrv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Roberts has the sympathy of the
little polygamist sheet in Kingwood
that championed the cause of po-
lygamy some time ago Journal.
"Satan rebuking sin" is a very
tame comparison to the above when
we consider that the Journal is the
special champion and defender of
the Mckinley administration with
its Republican polygamist postmas-
ters out in Utah and its special
treaty with the Sultan Of Sulu,
taking him in as part of this coun-
try with his dozen of wives and
thousands of slvaes and even al
lowing him $40, 900 per year out of
the pockets of the taxpayers of
this country to support his .harem,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18

this time to the post Of first assistant ply
sfcian In charge of the female department,
which position ne had held for the past
fifteen years. In 1881 he found his health
becoming somewhat impaired, and secured
leave of absence for six months, without
pay, and went to Europe. During his TRIP
he visited the majority of English asylums
for the insane, noting the methods In treat
ing insanity and in caring for the patients.
During this time he acted as a delegate
formations medical congress at LONDON.
While making this tour he also visited asy-
lums in France and spent some time at
ST. AIMS Asylum for the Insane, in Paris
as the guest of the well-known DR.. Beau
cbereau. In 1890 DR.. Wilmer was again
abroad and spent half year in touring the
continent. visiting hospitals ana aSSlulhs
in Germany, Italy, France and gong INTO
Turkey Egypt and Algiers. He again
acted as DELEGATE to the international Hea,
ical congress- this time at Berlin. he had
made other trips abroad and had been an
extensive traveller in his own country as
we'll .,
DR. Wilmer was member of the Nauohai
Geographic Society. and also connected
with prominent medical societies. inclnd1ns
those of the District He was on the med
ical staff OF the Georgetown nlVers!ty
Medical College. He once published an IN,
tcresting work on Insanity in the Colored
Race" 50. ~.
He had acted as superintendent of st.
EIizanrth's many times during DR.. God
ding's absence on leave, and, having peen
confdant of the late superintendent, was
believed to be well able to continue MS poi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
HALLS OF THE ANCIENTS,
Large Attendance Last Night at
Franklin School Benefit.

The special entertainment last evening
at the Halls of the Ancients, in aid of the
decoration of the Franklin public school,
attracted an attendance which far exceed
ed the expectation of those connected with
it. The crowd filled every part of the great
building, being so great that Lieutenant
Amiss, who had charge of the police, was
compelled to telephone for additional Of
ficers. Indeed. so crowded was the building
that Mr.. Franklin w. Smith, the curator,
found it impossible to reach all with his
voice in his descriptions of the scenes.
Therefore he directed that tickets be issued
to those desiring to attend repetition Of
the entertainment.
The pupils and teachers of the Normal
School and of the higher schools in the
Franklin building participated in the en-
tertainment, which consisted of representa-
tons in costume OF Roman life. These rem
| reservations were given near the center of
the building, where stage had been erect
ed, surrounded by plants and flowers, and
with the magnificent scenery for a back
ground The scenes given were recep-
ton by Pansa, the Edile; Roman dinner
quests recumbent on Triclinia In the Hor-
tus and Peristylium) Fluvius reading his
ode (after Bulwer), Glaucus, lone and Ny
dia in the Peristyiium Cornelia and the
Campanian lady comparing jewels, a pa
gan prayer at the altar of the House of
Vettius, reading of Keats lode to Gre
clan Urn lin classic costume)
The representations were most art1Sti-
| cally given, every detail being faithfully
| carried out. They were received with great
enthusiasm the entertainment making a
most favorable impression upon all who
| Witnessed the beautiful scenes. During the
evening stereopticon views of ancient scenes
were given.
| The arrangements for the ticket holders
who were not able to secure admittance is
| as follows:
| All children holding return tickets whose
| names are of the letters of the alphabet to
| may attend with their teachers on Sat
| urday morning at 1870 o'clock, when the
impersonations announced will be perform
| ed for their benefit
| All children holding return tickets and
whose names begin with letters from X to
| q may come at $3.50 o'clock Saturday after
| noon That where necessary for parents to
attend with young children the parents will
| be admitted free.
Saturday ticket will be ready for issue for
| adults who hold return tickets for Mon
day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday OF
next week Those whose names begin with
letters of the alphabet to G, inclusive may
come Monday, January %. Those from G
to X, inclusive. on Tuesday, January %
Those from K to R, inclusive, on Wednes-
day, January "a Those from r to z, in
elusive on Friday, January %.
These tickets will admit the holders
morning, afternoon and evening of the day
issued at IL am. and $3.50 PM, respec.
| tiyely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
Assistant Superintendent at Govern
ment Hospital for Insane.
SUCCUMBED TODAY TO HEART FAlLUpE
Had Never Fully Recovered From
Attack of Pneumonia.
SKETCH OF HIS CAREER

DR.. Abram II. Wilmer, first assistant
physician at the government Hospital for
the Insane. died of heart failure this morn
ing at 100 o'clock. at the institution named.
in the fifty-fifth year of his age. The af-
lection If the heart which finally proved
fatal was due to the severe case of pleuro-
pneumonia from which DR.. Wilmer had
suffered far over two months, tie was
taken ill the evening of the LIST of Novem-
Der last. and la ter the attack be came ser1-
Gus and IVES pronounced pieuro-pneumonia
About the first of the present month he
became canva:eSCcnt from the lung trouble.
but danger was a2prehended by reason Of
the state of the heart. He was able to go
about his room for a short time. but was
compelled Tuesday to return to his bed.
While M. DR. Wilmer visited chapel one
evening when the patients ente -taiEment
was in progress. and he also saw Il few
callers during his term of convaleScence.
1t hecam" apparent yesterday that the
sufferers condition was critical, and 1t
seemed o he doubtful as evening approach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
Officers Installed.

At the regular monthly meeting of East
Washington Council, No. 217, National
Union, J. E. Bright, senate deputy, assist
ed by number of friends of the cabinet,
installed the councils officers-elect for the
year 1900, as follows: Alphonse Girouard,
president; William Bennett, vice president:
Thomas E Jacobs, speaker; John H. King,
secretary; William P. Allan, financial sec
rotary; Harry c. Lybrand, treasurer; Ed
ward L. Dunn, usher: Francis A ClavlouX,
chaplain; Matthew Jarboe, master-at-arms,
and ?. Blake Claggett, doorkeeper.
j. E. Bright, the senate deputy, was COM
plimented by being elected an honorary
member of the council, and returned his
thanks therefor. Addresses Were delivered
by a number of visitors, during which the
members enjoyed smoker until quite a
late hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18

The local branch of the American Anti
Trust League held a meeting last evening
at 1219 Pennsylvania avenue. Addresses
were delivered by r. F. Sheldon of Connec-
ticut, Cotter T Bride. Fl. X. Schulteis, Mr.
Remington and Fred y. L. Schade. Reso-
buttons We're adopted fayOring the amend
ment to the census bill providing for the
taking Of statistics regarding the distribu-
ton Of wealth by the United States; urging
upon Congress the necessity and impor-
lance of a census inquiry into the magni-
tude of the operations of the corporations
and combinations known as trusts" and
protesting against the action Of the House
of Representatives in taking up the resOIu-
zion Of Representative Lentz TO investigate
the Occur de Alene mining troubles in the
Rbsence of the member introducing the
resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
SONS OF PATRIOTS.


The monthly meeting of the Sons of the
American Revolution was held last even
ing at Rauscher's. Gen. Vincent, the presi-
dent occupied the chair After business
matters were disposed of an entertaining
paper by Mr. William Elroy Curtis on the
First Declaration of Independence in South
America was read by Mr.. Austin. in the
absence of the author.
A sketch was given of the career OF
Miranda, who aspired to be the Washing
ton of his native country, Venezuela. A
history of the Presidents flag was given in
u paper prepared by Mr.. Fred D. Owen,
the designer of the flag, and read by DR..
Gallaudet.
Music was rendered and refreshments
We're served, the members spending some
time in smoking and chatting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
Lecture Mt Hebrew Temple.

Rev. DIR. H. NJ. Harris of Temple Israel,
New York, was the lecturer last night in
the course arranged by the Young Peo-
pies Temple Society of the Washington
Hebrew Congregation. The lecture was
delivered in the Eighth Street Temple, and
was largely attended. The subject was:
THE Influence of the Past In conclud-
ing his very interesting discourse DR.. Har-
ris said:
American Jews sometimes have a ten
dency and disposition to sweep away all
old traditions of our faith, the grand old
pillars of our temples and religion. We
must not touch the old. which is good, and
supplant it with the unknown new, but
we must combine and blend the good old
with the attachments of modern genius,
knowledge and wisdom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
FENCIBLES AT ODDS.
TrOuble I'm DtspOsinE of q Flag Re-
ceived as Donation.

The National Fencibles are at odds over
the disposal of handsome silk flag. which
was donated to the organization after its
return from one of its victorious trips.
This flag it is said is the only visible asset
of that once famous drill company. 1t is
understood the trouble came UP in the ef-
fort to fix the responsibility for the COM
panys disarmament. Some wanted to keep
1t as a rallying point for a new organiza-
ton and others wanted to rattle it off and
devote the money to charity. 1t was finally
decided to postpone action until Tuesday,
January %, when a meeting will be held.
1t was decided at the meeting that all
ex-members are entitled to a vote.
Over $500, it was reported, was Melted on
company property at auctioneer's sale, and
that the court fees. together with auc-
tioneer charges, amounted to more than
the whole Indebtedness of the company
This showing, it is stated, caused all the
trouble. The amount the organization was
sued for was five months rent, which
amounted to $50.
There seems to be some prospect of a
new company being formed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
ITS ANNUAL BANQUET.
Function of immaculate Conception
Alumnae Organization.

Function of Immaculate conception
Alumnae Organization.
immaculate Conception Hall was the
scene OF a brilliant gathering Monday night
it being the occasion of the annual bahque.
of the Alumnae of the Immaculate Concep-
ton Academy. The hall was ies'oehe"
with the blue and yellow OF the oreai1l|a-
ton and the stage was tastefullS pahheo
with palms and other potted plants. MEM
bers We're present representing classes from
II to 90 and all wore graduating meoais
and alumnae colors and pins.
After an informal reception by the Of
f1cers the following program was render,
ed: instrumental trio of banjo, piano anu
VIOLIN Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Burke ana
Master Willie Burke; words OF weiconie,
Miss Louie Dale Leeds; baritone SOLO ne
Holy City CAdams), Mr.. Frank fiepstock'
recitation Miss NJ. Aurelia Darlington; So
strumental trio, the Burke family; fancy
club swinging. Miss Tassin; contralto solo,
Mrs Marguerite Nolan-Martin; address,
Rev. S. +. Ryan.
All the numbers were heartily applauoea
and most of the participants responded Win
encores. Misses harrington and Tassin are
instructors in elocution and physical Gull
ture, respectively, at the academy.
At the conclusion of the program the
president read a number of letters from
former instructors who were unable to be
present After a season of social inter-
course the alumnae and guests of honor,
Revs S F. Ryan and Ambrose Beaver, sat
down to supper.
The committee having the banquet in
charge was made UP of the following Of
ficers and members: Mrs. G. d. clark, -,
president; Miss Mamie Kiligan, 90 vice
president; Miss Mamie Mullaly, 50, record
ing secretary; Miss Eva Melting, '99, cor
responding secretary; Miss NJ Estelle Will
liams. 50, treasurer; Miss Alice Fftzpat-
rick, SO; Mrs. Jno. r. Howard, 'S5; Mrs. j.
E Johnson. IA, and Misses MARI. "a; For
syth, 81; Young. 90; Gaegler, '93; Saffell,
"a. and EdmonstOn 9S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
ANU SEMENTS.

LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE.
The Strakosch Opera Company sang Yer
dis III Trovatore' last night to good
sized and enthusiastic audience. The event
marked the reappearance on the operate
stage after four years rest of Miss Har-
riet Avery Strakosch, who sang the role of
Leonora in such a manner as to win en-
phatic approval from the audience. She
was recalled again and again after her first
solo, but very sensibly declined to repeat
it. All her after numbers were heartily APP
pauded and some of them she was obliged
to repeat. The Manrico was Mr.. VIM
Stephens, who made such favorable i'm
preston as Turridu Monday night. He
sang in good voice and with discretion and
created positive enthusiasm in his rendi-
ton of the war song at the end of the
fourth act. His prison song was also finely
sung Mr.. J. X. Murray's Count di Luna
has been heard before and he maintained
his well-known high standard. Miss Fields
has improved in her Interpretation of the
Gypsy and acted with fine effect. The
choruses were all splendidly sung and the
opera was well staged. The orchestra was
generally satisfactory, although in several
instances the tempo was taken too slowly.
Tonight Carmen" will be given, with
Clara Lane in the title role Miss Avery
Strakosch as Michaela, Mr.. Murray as the
Toreador and Mr.. Grafton Baker as Don
Jose. At the Saturday matinee. Carmen
will be repeated, with Miss Strakosch in
the leading role.
THE MODERN PLAY SERIES -Ibsen's
famous work. THE Master Builder will
| be given at the New National Theater to-
morrow at 2:15 pm. 1t is the third pro-
| duction in the series of modern plays
which has attracted so much attention II
| literary circles. The cast will include Miss
| Florence Kahn. whose work has been tn,
subject of much interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18

Unless all signs fail. Stuart Robson en-
gagennent at the Columbia Theater next
week is going to prove the most brilliant
and successful one he has ever played in
Washington This in view of the fact that
prior to the beginning of the advance sale,
which occurred this morning. there had
been requests enough received for Monday
nights performance to guarantee big at
tendance. There are three reasons why a
Washington success for the new comedy
IS assured: Augustus Thomas admirable
characterization of the important episodes in
Goldsmith's life: Stuart Robsons prodigal-
ity in furnishing elaborate scenery cos
TUNES and property. and the mobilization
of one of the strongest companies in sup
port that Mr.. Robson has ever toured with.
His presentation of this famous success is
therefore awaited with much interest by
local theatergoers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18

AT the last meeting of National Tent, No.
/. Knights Of the MaCCabees, held in Mac
cabee Temple. the following officers were
installed by State Commander Foutz, as
sisted by Sir knights Robertson and Lath-
am: Commander. William A. Brodie; lieu
tenant commander, Guy E. Padgett; record
keeper. S. s Foutz; chaplain, Joseph F.
Moore; sergeant. GranvH C. Garrett; mas
alarms f. l.. Kemp; first NJ of G., c. l..
Mailman; second NJ Of c., a. L. Adler;
sentinel. George E. Weide: picket, P. A
Saum-
The past commanders of this tent are s
s Foutz. O. W. Alberto. s l. Downs W
II. Mcneil, w r Belts. ]. T. Moore. w. H
McCarty. H. f Crouch. 7. NJ Robertson
u y. GuSdnrf, r. II. Yates. E II. Fowler
+. J. Sommers, Hugh Waters. E. l. Toll
son and &. II. Bauman.
After the close of the review an oyster
supper was served 10 more than 2Do mem
beers present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
Knight. of Honor Installation.

At the regular meeting of Mount Vernon
Lodge, No. 2142, K. of H., held at Odd
Fellows Hall, Sth street southeast, the fol-
lowing named officers were installed by
George G. Dennison, grand dictator, assist
ed by other members of the Grand Lodge:
William w. Carter, dictator; Mesnick
Marks, vice dictator; Henry r. Cohill, assist
ant dictator; John II. King, reporter; Will
liam p Allan, financial reporter; James H.
Dony, treasurer; A. H. S. Davis, chaplain;
Matthew Jarboe, guide; j. H. Richards,
guardian; Jared Mundeii sentinel
Addresses were delivered by George G.
Dennison, grand dictator; A. H. S. Davis
ard others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
MRS. MEADOR's FUNERAL.
Services to Be Held Saturday at Fifth
HantiSf Church.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs.
Neador, the wife of Rev. c. c. Meador,
pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church. will be
held Saturday morning at II o'clock in the
church of which the husband of the de-
ceased is pastor. The following ministers
will conduct the services: Rev Samuel H
Greene, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church;
Rev. A. J. Huntington of the Columbian
University: Rev. ]. J. Muir, pastor of the
E Street Baptist Church, and Rev. c. A
Stakeley, pastor of the First Baptist
Church The remains will be placed in the
vault at Oak Hill cemetery.
For forty-three years Mrs. Meador was al
efficient helper to her husband as minister
infant class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
Excelsior club Meeting.

The Excelsior Club met January 1G in
the parlors of Mrs. S. X. Hall. the president
of the club. who presided and read a short
sketch of the life of Robert Burns.
Mrs. Clara Colby read q paper on THE
Municipal Government of Glasgow" based
on facts gathered by personal observation.
Mrs. E. A Tibbetts read Mother and
Poet a selection from Mrs. Browning's
poems. Mrs. Julia Webb, one of the COM
mittee from the Humanitarian Society,
made her report, and asked that each mem
Der of the club contribute something for
the benefit of the poor children in the Dis
triet who come 10 school without break
fast.
The club adjourned to meet January % at
the residence of Mrs w. q. Simmons, a2I
+ street northeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-18
wIND0W ISMASHER.
The Marauder breaks Glass and Conn
mifs Robbery.

The NArNUUer ebfG8KB VIIHks ana COlN-
mifs Robbery.
The South Washington police are looking
for a window smaaher who has annoyed
merchants in that section of the city re-
Gently. 1t is understood he does not break
the windows because he likes to hear the
smashing of glass. but because an open
ing will give him an opportunity to get
goods belonging to others. Two cases of
this kind have beeR'reported this week.
Monday night the store of Isaac Marx,
No. 301 "A street, was visited and the
rogue took some undergarments and a pair
of Shoes This morning between and 6
O. clock the shoe shop of Thomas Cross, No.
35s F street, was visited and robbed. The
breaking of the glass was heard, but before
the owner of the shop reached the side
walk the window smasher had departed
with four pairs Of shoes.