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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

The great battle of the giants is
now on, and the warfare between
capital and labor will be fast and
furious on both sides till the end
comes. In the meantime thousands
of workingmen will be idle and mill
lions of dollars Will be lost in the
great conflict over a matter of prin-
ciple. The Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Iron and Steel Workers de-
mand that none but Union labor be
employed, and the operators refuse
to recognize the Union.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

The Hantz Journal, of Windsor,
Nova Scotia, of July sIst, contains
an interesting account of the visit to
Windsor of Sir Gilbert John Elliot,
Earl of Mimic, and now Governor
General of Canada and his wife,
Lady Mimic. The distinguished
party were driven around the city
in carriages and among the guests
of honor on the platform and in the
second carriage was Judge Joseph
t. Hoke, of Kingwood, now u. S.
Consul TO Windsor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

The editor Of the good old Wet
eel Democrat evidently does not
read the papers. The last issue
contains an editorial on the lynch.
ing of the negro at Elkins for
killing the Chief Of Police and
deplores the lyncbing as wrong and
goes on 70 say that "the victim was
not dead at The time Of the lynchinq
and is still alive at this writing "
ten days after the victim had been
dead and buried and the full
particulars published in almost all
the papers Of the State, as well as
in many other papers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

A general strike order has been
issued by T. J. Shaffer, President
of the Amalgamated Association, to
take effect Saturday, August 10th,
ordering out all the workmen, and
that 'fthe mills be closed when the
last turn is made on that day" The
order comes as the result of the
refusal of the United States Steel
Corporation to recognize union
labor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

The case of ]. Wesley Beatty,
comes up in the Supreme Court on
September 9th, and the argument
for a new trial will be heard then.
The prisoners counsel, p. ]. Gro
gan, has already filed printed brief,
and the State will be represented by
fhe Attorney General, Romeo Freer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

The summer guest season is in
full blast now over at Aurora and
Brookside, and there are about 800
city visitors at those places now.
This month and the next are the
best of the year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

Governor White has issued a
proclamation setting apart Monday,
September 2, as Labor Day, and
urges that no labor be performed
that daY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08
!. SLIDELL BROWN. Editor and
Proprietor.
KingwOod, August s, 1901.

The State Fair at Wheeling will
open September 9th, and promises
to be larger and better than ever
before this year.
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mo- TrncLs of Lnnd


Take notice uat shall on thc 3oth dav
Of August. fpof go the Office OF w. O.
Brown. in ihe town of Kugwoo3. Preston
county West Virginia between tha hours
OF q m. and q m OF that DAY. proceed
to take the deposition Of myself ap5 others
TO uc read as evidence bon my behalf in
certain suit in equity pending in the Circuit
Court ri Preston county West Va wherein
you are defendant and . am plaintiff. and n
from any cause the taking OF said dcpoqi
tons be- not commenced ON thatd av. or II
commenced and no' finished on that dat.
tho taking ri The same will be- continued
from day 60 day. and from time 10 time at
the same place md between the same
hours until Che same shall be completed
Respectfully. ALICE COLfINs.
By W. G. Brown Counsel
kingwood. w Va. Aug. g. ro0r
i8 1901 40 ~ co..
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
PROPERTY IN KINGWOOD.
Bank OF KlBgwOod
vs..
Inu..n. IL nL..I-D


James r. Murdoch ct al
BY virtue Of 81 decree Of the Circuit Court ~
Preston county. Wost Virginia. the gstb dav 81
March. 1901, in the above styled cause me
undersigned special commissioner will, on
Monday, September 2, 1901.
being the first day Of tho September term o,
ssld Court, before the front door Of the Court
House In the town Of Kngwood. proceed 10
sell at auction. the real estate mentioned and
described IN the said decree upon the terms Of
onc-thrd Of the purchase price in cash ON The
day OF sale, and for tho residue upOn a crodt
~ elk ana twelve months from the day al eaie
the puf chesor- giving interest bearing notes
Win good personal security FOR the deferred
made upon the fuli payment of the purcbaSc
money aforesaid.
Descriptions This property D. located 90,
She corner ~ Price Street and Center Aiicv a.,
tho town Of Kingwood. ON tho east side ~ e,id
street. on which said MurdOck now resides
ana consists Of a LOT GO by 10 FEET in eize
VIII large Two-stoey Frame Building there
On. suitably arranged for both residence and
husiuess uses one large division being suer-
purposes, with counters. shelves SO. Another
DIVISION ON the lower floor. o. now occupied bv
70 MECHANIC, and o. situated very fav0rabiv for
any sort of bu sincss occupation
hs DE- admittedly one Of tho most valuable
business locations in town.
u. W. MONROE, Special Commissioner.
kingwood, w. Va, Aug 3. 1901.
I hereby certify that bond with security has
utcn given Dy said commissioner a. provided
by law and lhe decree in said cause
30 lpl ~ ~ % " W. WATsON. crh
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

IL is acceded that within the
next ten years West Virginia will
be the leading glass making State
in the Union.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08

Our friend Handsome Harry"
Snyder(as the ladies call him)of
the good old Shepherdstown Regis
ter, had quite a Garden Of Eden
experience in Martinsburg recently.
The Statesman tells about il as
follows
Editor Snyder, Of the Shepherds
town Register, passed through town
today going 10 Parkersburg to attend
a meeting OF the Board Of REGENTS
of the State Normal Schools. and
while here he went into a clothing
store to buy pair Of trowsers.
While trying on pair behind a
screen his old ones disappeared.
They contained his money, and he
was for a time without either pants
or money We ore glad to say he
was relieved Of his dilemma and
left town properly clad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08
DIRT DEFIES THE KING" THEN
SAPOLIO
IS GREATER THAN ROYALTY ITSELF.
JUDICIAL SALE.
Otha Speclman.
VS.. Eouify
Jacob j.. Feather ct al

4
Otha Speclman.
VS.. Eouffy
Jacob T.. Feather Ct aL
by virtue Of decree rendered In the
above entitled chancery cause by the Cir.
CUT Court OF Preston county the under.
signed special commissioner will. on.
Monday, September 2, 1901,
at the front door Of the Court House OF
sad county offer az public sale. TO the
highest bidder the following described
real estate
THO Tracts Of Land.
one containing 77ii Acres and the other "a
Acres. both situate boz Portland district oil
said county and arc undcrlaid With valua.
bic coal veins
TERMS or SALE Enough cash in hand
10 pay The costs 81 suit and expenses OF
sale aud the residue ind ID and rs months
the purchaser 10 execute Interest bearing
poics with good security for thc deferred
payments.
D.. j CRoGAN Special comr.
w. Watson clerk of The Circuit
Court oil Preston county do hereby certify
mat the above named special commits.
2ioHcf has given bond with security as pro-
Vidcd in the decree for sale
p 1901 90 s6j ! NJ Watts n. Clerk.
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BY virtue Of a decree Of the Circuit Court ,
preston county Wost Virginia. tho 18th dav
March. 1901. in the above styled cause II
umQorAIgnol sneclnl oommlssinTnr Will .r
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-08-08
Monday. SepIem5er 2, I0OI

tne front door OF the Court House OF
I'd county offer az public sale. TO the
CHEST bidder the following described
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
HE TESTTFIES FOR RUSSELL.
DENIES THAT HE WAS
A VICTIM OF EXTORT1ON-THE
DEFENDANT ILL.

Benjamin Cohen the keeper of a resort in Irving
Place. near Fourteenth-st.. who as alleged In an
AFFIDAVIT by James H Lawrence. based upon the
testimony OF Richard II. Smith and William {.
Wills. paid SIS protection money June 10
President T. b. Russell OF the New-York State
Law and Order Society. disappointed Deputy As
sistant District Attorney Shortridge yesterday in
the Yorkve court. He denied having any knowl-
edge OF the alleged transaction, and added
II pay $50 for liquor certificate, and by pay
ing that paying for all the protection have
10 pay for. II Russell any else came into
my place and wanted any money I would kick
them out"
When questioned in another part OF the court
building by Mr.. Shortridge. who much
prised. he said that the only time he had talked
Smith after he had opened his place.
in January. Smith whom he had known
waiter in the Sharon concert hall. had come into
HIS place. and he had said TO him: III you act
tough in my place I'll kick you out"
Cohen made this denial soon after Russells case
had been adjourned. He explained his delay in
coming by saying that his subpoena had
summoned him at 10 instead of a m. and that
he had met Mr.. Engel. Russells lawyer. at the
doors OF the court building and had been told that
the case had been adjourned until the next day
Cohen was told by Magistrate Brann be
hand this afternoon. Mr.. Shortridge said that
Cohen would be served with subpoena to come
down also the District Attorneys Office this
morning.
Magistrate Brann was angry when he appeared
IN the Yorkvile court yesterday and learned that
Russell had been released bonds by sergeant
Of the East Twenty-second-st. station He had
right TO do So" said the magistrate; IT'S only
q ma gistrate who accept bail on this charge
When the was called, George Enge told
the Court that Russell too Ill 10 appear in
court. and asked for adjournment. DR.. Rus
sell the defendants father. told the Court that
his sons temperature was loi % degrees and that
IL absolutely impossible for him to be in court
He must come 10 court TO renew this bond,
said the magistrate
Mr. Engel suggested that the bond be forfeited
and that the magistrate withhold Judgment for
twenty-four hours. in which time the bond could
be renewed.
Magistrate Brann declined 20 do this. but ad-
journed the hearing until this afternoon. continu-
ing the bond in the time
Sergeant Pagan when told that he had been
censured by Magistrate Brann for admitting Rus
sell 10 bail, said that Russell had been locked up
a suspicious person. that there had been one
to charge him with felony and that n reporter
had refused TO make a charge Of extortion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
OFFER FOR WHEELING TRACTION
THE EVERETT-MOORE SYNDICATE WANTS
1T AS PART OF PROPOSED CLEvE-
LAND-PITTsBURG SYSTEM
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuNE.l

icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Wheeling ". Va. Aug. 2o-It developed to-day
that the visit OF representative Of the Ev
erett-Moore Syndicate. which is building system
OF trolley lines covering Northern Ohio and South
Michigan, and which has given out its plans
for connecting Cleveland and Pittsburg by trolley
roads. for the purpose of opening negotiations
for the purchase of the stock and plant of the
Wheeling Traction Company, with the view of
making it part of the system. An offer 10 take
over all the stock and bonds OF the Wheeling Trac-
ton Company figure nearly 30 per cent in ad-
vance of par made.
The value of the Wheeling Traction Company TO
the syndicate lies in the fact that it has good Ohio
connections and franchises reaching to st. Glars
Vile. Ohio, twenty miles west. 1t also has connec-
lions and franchises reaching to the Pennsylvania
State line along the National road Through the
acquisition Of the Wheeling Traction Company at
least thirty miles of the trunk line would be
secured and local system of railways that al
ready operating profitably.
The Wheeling Traction directors understood
10 have received the offer with favor, and to have
preached IT to all minor stockholders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
THE TIP TO NO. I48 WEST SSD,ST.
NCLNToCK SAYS HE HEARD Shells AND
DWYER GIVE 1T

Thomas L. McClintock, superintendent OF the
Society for the Prevention OF Crime. In his DEPOSIT
ton submitted 10 Justice Jerome tells OF his meet
ing the Tenderloin wardmen the afternoon Of
July 20. 1901 He was in the house No. l4s West
Thirty-third-st.. adjoining the one on which he
helped later 10 make raid. His statement is in
part follows:
] saw Acting Captain Shells and Officer John
Dwyer enter the house No. ls8 West Thirty-third-
ct. Soon after they entered and others heard
Officer Dwyer say:
Close up We have just received word that the
society is TO raid the place. Get these women out
] am from the captain. They coming tonight %
Immediately after this ] Shells and Dwyer
leave the premises and in the direction OF Sixth
ave. In company with George =. Hammond 1r
deputy superintendent OF the society, Immediately
left No. 1H West Thirty-third-st. and pursued and
caught up with Shells ands Dwyer, when the fol-
lowing conversation took place.
said 10 Dwyer: do you think the house will
close to-nightT Dwyer said: 1T is closed"
then said 20 Dwyer: do You think the house will
close to-night7 Dwyer again answered: 1T IS
closed" ] then said 10 Dwyer 1T was not closed
ten minutes ago By the clock" Dwyer answered:
III Is closed now" Shells and Dwyer then left
and went down Sixth-ave whereupon /
directed Agents Dillon and Mcclellan TO return 20
said house which they did. then went down past
the Nineteenth Police Precinct station house and
cav Acting Captain Shells and Officer Dwyer inside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21

for practically no purpose, except TO ask 1T to
make bricks without straw-to nourish the body
with material in which there Is little II any.
nutrition.
IL must be said that the men not far be-
hind the women In this respect. They eat pie
and doughnuts for lunch because these taste
good without the slightest regard 20 the
tritve purpose of eating, and In general have
not the least idea Of the nutritive value OF the
food they eat
II Is true that natural food products. such as
fruits. vegetables. etc. appeal 10 the palate and
tempt II. and are the better therefor. The evil
is that IN what might be called artificial foods
foods not grown but manufactured-the palate
is tempted by haVOrs, sauces and condiments 20
It's own deception. to the Injury OF the stomach
and the loss OF nutrition Eat sparingly OF sim
pie foods regular times and there Will be little
use for doctors. II IS the pandertng TO the
palate at the expense OF the stomach which
brings stomach disease and It's attendant evils.
Split MILK
Its OF no use to cry for split milk" says the
proverb II is to regret irregular and
careless eating when the mischief is done and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21

talk TO others and familiar with his voice;
and the voice that spoke TO me over the phons
+ identined as that Of the said Deyery
7 told Devery ] whitney, and that me ope.ss-
TOR had refused connect me with the i hif teii
~ station house. and that would He 10 20
Connected as / had important commune
for Eddie Glennon. ] then heard Devsry Sa,i'
sTIero downstairs" and then Devery salo, III
meet thai party whenever he wants you 70. 1nS
operator then connected me with the sn
Precinct station house. and was infornaea LUZ ,sa
fhe Nineteenth Precinct station house py me
party answering the telephone that Glenn "a w.
no, there When / left my office that Gay VIZ ,s.
"a the Nineteenth Precinct station mouse anu iei'
a note for Glennon. that mentioned ABOVE
HE SAID GLENNoN GAVE HIM MONEY
On or about August Z, / met Glennon az Ihlrss
and Stxrh-aVe He gave me a sl"v blli, anu
said n was for No. l4s West Thirty-thrd-st ana
mat he had seen the madame OF the mouse. re
,old me that he going on a. Nacatioh 70 e.ale
Aue1Ist 10 and for me 10 meet him on august ~
and he would have the August money Tor me from
she noolroorns a list OF which he had previously
furnished Glennon told me thal the .s "I West
Thar kept the disorderly house az NO. l4o U.s.
srbirtv-third-st had been running for some unne;
and ne did not like disturb her me sloo ON
last mentioned that Glennon gave me on aScou.t
~ No l4s West Thirty-third-st depositeq Win
other money I'm account In bank Whlch
onened In one OF my conversations WIN G I.
si,hse0uently 10 my talk with William . Desel!
over the telephone told Glennon about my nav
ing called up Police Headquarters, ana that tnhes
would not connect with the Thirtetn-sl stanoh
house and that had called up Deputy Comniss
sioner Devery and had Devery connect me Anu
Glennon said YES. Devery told me about IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
CHARGED WITH MURDER OF HER LOVER

ST Louis, Aug. 2O.-Because OF startling evidence
discovered in connection with the death OF Edward
A. Alexander. of North Vernon. Ind who is said
TO died while In this city from the effects of
a dose Of morphine procured for Mrs. Mary Cup
pies. with whom he in love. the Prosecuting
Attorney today issued a warrant. charging
that woman with murder in the first degree. The
evidence a beer bottle. said contain morphine.
found in room occupied by the Cupples woman.
who IS under
Moses Alexander. father of young Alexander, is
q prominent merchant OF North Vernon. He has
employed former Governor Charles p. Johnson 20
conduct the prosecution He says no expense will
be spared to lay bare all OF the facts connected
with his sons death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
JEFFRIES AND RUHITE SIGN

San Francisco. Aug. 2o-James j. Jeffries and
Gus" Rubin. the pugilists signed an agreement
to-day 10 fight for the heavyweight championship
Of the world. II agreed that the match is TO
take place on some day in either November De-
cember. before the club offering the largest purse
The pugilists expressed preference for either the
ury Club.
Bids for the fight will be received and opened in
public. The articles Of agreement call for divi-
sion OF the gate receipts basis of 70 per cent
the winner and q per cent TO the loser.
kid" Eagan's signature accompanied that OF
JefYries. while Billy Madden, who represented
Rubin. signed with the would-be champion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
REMARKABLE TENDERLoIN BOOKS
THEY SHOWED THE EXISTENCE OF ONLY
SIX DIsoRDERLY HOUSES.

Sergeant John II. Shiels. OF the Tenderloin pre-
cinct who acted as captain in Captain Floods
absence was cross-examned sharply by Justice
Jerome and Mr.. Caravan with reference to Glen
mons activities.
During the time you were acting captain" asked
Justice Jerome. you neither gave him any order
nor did you make any inquiry of him in regard to
the discharge Of police duties?"
NO sir" was the reply OF Sergeant Shiels.
You know OF him doing police duty in that
period?'
Seeing him around through the precinct
Except seeing him walk in and out. don't you
know anything about what he was doing?'
No, sir
In the course OF his further examination, Ser
eeant Shels told OF his visits TO No. l4s West
Thirty-third-st. July %. He said eight OF his
men had reported 10 him on two occasions that the
law was not violated in the house. He declared
that when he took command OF the precinct, in
Captain Floods absence there only six dis
oroerly houses in the precinct. shown the
books OF the station house.
In ending his testimony. Sergeant Shiels said
that although he had seen Gennon after the
rest OF Whitney, he had not spoken TO Glennon
about Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21

PLANS OF NEW CONTROL. OF THE STRUCTURAL.
IRON AND Steel. COMPANY.
fed with the United Fruit Company. OF Boston
have bought a controlling interest in the Structural
Iron and Steel Company Of Baltimore 1t is pro-
posed TO establish shipyard In connection with
the iron works The plant occupies nine acres on
the waterfront William T. StiIlwell is the presi-
dent of the company The officials reticent
concerning the deal The fact that the company
has tidewater shipping facilities enables IL to
compete with concerns in Pittsburg and
other steel centres export orders. The improve
ments In the works planned which to be-
carried out will cost about $4,000 Several hum
bred men are employed the works and at times
both day and night forces are employed. The
plant is equipped with modern machinery. At
the annual meeting recently a per cent dividend
declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. D-The Argentine smell
ter. Of the largest plants owned by the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining Company. and which
employs eight hundred men. will. II is announced.
be closed down September 10. Assistant Super
intencant Mcdonald says the shutdown is TO give
the plant thorough cleaning. and denies utter
ly untrue q ruror that the purpose Is TO trace an
alleged shortage 800 900 in the accounts.
is stated that the work be finished by Janu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
WHAT WILL TASTE GOOD?
The Palate VS.. The Stomach.

The average woman who considers what she
shall eat, asks herself, What will taste good?'
She rarely remembers that the object of eating
Is TO provide nutrition to sustain the body and
that the palate does not determine the nutritve
value of food. The consequence is that she
makes lunch of ice cream and cake, helped
by a little candy and thinks she has been
fed Instead of that she has only been filled.
She has called the digestive system into activity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-08-21
FUNERAL OF THOMAS MURPHY.

SERVICES OVER THE BODY OF AN EX-COLLECToR
OF THE PORT IN ST. PATRICK's CATHEDRAL
The funeral Of Thomas Murphy. who was Col
lector OF this port under President Grants admin
istration. held yesterday at st. Patricks
Cathedral. Although IL had been announced that
the services would be private nearly three hundred
persons. most Of whom were personal friends OF
Mr.. Murphy, were present. Among them
Governor Alonzo Il. Cornell. ex-senator Francis 8.
BiXby, r. L. Fox, Of the State Central Commit
tee; ex-Alderman Robert McCafferty. Major Peter
Bowe. Major J: NJ Kelly, John D. Crimmns and
William Mitchell.
The services consisted OF requiem mass, the
Rev Thomas Murphy. of the Cathedral acting as
celebrant