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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24
PROM SUNNY ITALY.
An Interesting letter From Robert j.
Bnrdettc.

By request of the editor of this
paper, lady of Kingwood, who is
the fortunate possessor of the fol.
lowing autograph letter, allows its
publication
The letter requesting an autograph
was sent to Pasadena, California
and therefore had an eventful trip.
Accompanying Mr.. Burdett's letter
was an ivy leaf---much like the darl,
green pot-ivy of this country
taken from the walls of Pompeii.
III
NAPLES, ITALY, ! 4
Jan. Q, 1901.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

Instead of the war being over in
South Africa as was thought by the
English, they are now calling for
fresh troops to send to fight the
sturdy Beers, and England is get
ting very tired of the war and much
Inundated over it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The Executive Committee of the
National Editorial Association held
a meeting at indianapolis last week
and fixed on Buffalo and Tuesday,
June 4th, as the time and place for
holding the next Annual Convention
of the Association. The meeting
will last four days, and as the Pan
American Exposition will be under
full Roadway then, it will be a good
time and place for the session.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The South is not the only section
OF the country where negro brutes
are lynched and burned at the stake
for outraging and numbering white
women. Burning at the stake seems
to be the popular fad now. A short
time since Colorado had a borrow
of this kind and last week Kansas
came to the front with another terri.
bic sample of this barbarism.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

Itseems that the Scriptural proph-
ecy of war, pestilence and famine
is being verified in this country, as
we already have the first two and
may have the last named.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The Executive Committee of the
w. Va. State Editorial Association
met in Clarksburg last Friday and
fixed upon Fairmont for holding the
next annual session of the quill driv-
ers, some time in Iune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

We hope the good temperance
people of this state who voted so
overwhelmingly for a State Elkins
Legislature at the recent election,
are proud of his vote in the United
States Senate in favor of the Army
Canteen. The Senate voted it down
by vote of "a against the canteen
to IS for it and "Uncle Steve"
among the latter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

One hundred bills we're intro.
duced into the House Of DELEGATES
IN one day last week, down at Char
lesion II worked the Speaker
pretty hard to keep track Of them
all aud II completely knocked out
The Public Printer for the time be.
ing, as he could not possibly get
the Journal Of proceedings ready
for business the next morning and
the House had to wait till 2 O'clock
in the afternoon before they could
do anything.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

Tom Reed this week came out
from under cover and appeared be
fore the Senate Committee on Fi.
nance, which is considering the bill
reducing var taxes that was passed
by the House, as attorney for the
poor downtrodden" sellers Of cor
poration stock, who arc crying for
the taking of Of the tax Of cents
upon each 500 Of the face value Of
stocks sold Mr.. Reeds principal
argument was that the tax was in
many cases more than the selling
value Of stock. II struck many as
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

Matthew S. Quay was reelected
to another term in the United States
Senate by the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature last week after the culmin-
alton of one of the biggest battles
OF the kind in the history of the
country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The nomination of the son of Jus
tice Harlan, of the Supreme Court,
to be Attorney General of Porto
Rico has not been confirmed vet by
the Senate. At secret session ibis
week special efforts were made to
get Senator Pettigrew to withdraw
his objection to action, but he re-
fused, declaring that he had no per
sonal objection to him that his
opposition was based on higher
grounds-the unfitness Of the nom
ina!ion of son of Justice of the
Supreme Court at this time to such
position. Mr.. Pettigrew then said
few words concerning the recent
nomination of son of Justice Nc
Kenna to be major in the army.
jumping him over the heads of rr8
lieutenants and captains also of
the removal of son of ex- President
Harrison, because his father had
dared TO raise his voice in opposi-
ton to the Mckinley policy. Mr..
Pettigrew said 81 make no charge
against the Supreme Court, but do
say that the appointment of the sons
of two of the members of that court
to important positions under the
administration at this juncture of
affairs in the Supreme Court is, to
say the least, indecent"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

a poor Argument. inasmach as
stocks which are sold a, less than Z
cents for each 500 Of their face
value would seem to belong proper
y 70 what are known as wild cats, -
aud should not be sold at all.
III
The threat Of the Ship subsidy
press bureau TO have the River and
Harbor bin held up in tie Senate
until Democratic Senator's mho are
interested il appropriations carried
by tina; bill allowed the Ship subsidy
bill to be voted upon did not make
a dent in the opposition of Democ-
ratio Senators TO the Ship subsidy
bill. Democratic Senators from
States along the Mississippi River,
who were the ones aimed at by the
threat, say they can stand the fail
rre of the River and Horbor bin as
well as Republican Senators can.
aud that no action toward that
measure by the Republicans will
change their opposition to the Ship
subsidy bill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

In these times of wars and pesti-
ience, it is bad enough to have the
smallpox raging in various sections
OF the country but here comes a
grip and pneumonia epidemic that
is causing more deaths by far than
the smallpox. New York city has
over one hundred thousand cases
of grip, with over four hundred
deaths per week from grip and pneu-
monia and but fifteen deaths from
smallpox. Other cities and towns
are afflicted in proportion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The first edition Of "The Com
moner" the new paper started by
W. ]. Bryan, was issued at Lincoln,
Nebraska, this week and we will
have some sample copies in a few
days and take orders for the paper.
The price is one dollar per year, or
the Argus and Commoner both at
the same time SI.7s per year.
Terms, cash in advance We have
several orders already and will send
in a club in few days. The Com.
moner starts off with several thous-
and paid in advance subscribers
from every state in the Union.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The papers have been publishing
considerable matter about the big
hunting trip Of Vice President elect
Theodore Roosevelt out ia the Col
orado mountains and how he did
not stop for Sunday but hunted
right on all day Sunday. We hope
this will bring great JOY to the many
good religious church people who
busted their galluses last fall whoop.
ing mp things for Teddy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24
]. sLIDELL BROWN. Editor and
Proprietor.
Kingwood, January "a, 1901

The open weather and hard freez-
ing has been rough on the wheat
and if it keeps it up all winter, the
wheat crop will likely be short this
year in this section.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

Representative Kitchen, of North
Carolina, has no fear that cadet
appointed by him to West Point
will suffer anything by hazing or
lighting. He said on the subject !:
GIVE been hoping to hear that my
cadet had been "called out" l
reckon he's able to take care of him
self, and | reckon also they will
give him wide berth. He's grad
uate of one of our North Carolina
colleges, played center rush on the
football team, and was captain of
the baseball team. Oh, he's a peach
He stands over six feet high, weighs
$50 pounds, and comes of good
fighting stock"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24
WASHING LETTER.
Senator Allen Scores West Pointers
and the Hazing Tactics Among
the Cadets.
The President Trying TO Bribe the
Supreme Court.
from our REGULAR correnponaen,.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
WAsHINcToN, Jan. -, rooG.-
Senator Allen, just before The
hiibuster against the Army Reorgan-
ization bill was abandoned, made a
red hot speech against the Mckinley
policy in the Philippines, which
made a large army necessary-in
his own words d; 81 am opposed to
this bill, because its avowed pur-
pose is to provide soldiers TO be
sent to the Philippines" He paid
his compliments TO Senator Hawley.
who had denounced the petition
signed by 1000 Filipinos, present.
ed to the Senate by Senator Teller.
as reasonable, by saying The
flppancy with which the terms trail
tor and treason are being used these
days is getting to be a stencil in the
nostrils OF some of u.s." Inciden-
tally he gave the West Pointers in
the army few side swipes and ex.
pressed the opinion that the officers
who had never been TO West Point
were among the best in the army.
Referring to the investigation now
being made in West Point by com
mittee of the House, Mr.. Allen
said "&.ook at this investigation
going on now. This thing called
hazing. Why, the prize fighter is
gentleman, the bull-baiter is a gen
tleman, when compared with the
cadets at West Point. This hazing
takes place within the knowledge of
the officers at that institution"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

We are very sorry that the Nor
gantown Daily and Weekly Post
have suspended publication as they
were among our favorite exchanges.
They seem to have never recovered
from the holiday festivities as no
copy of either edition has been re-
ceiyed at this Office since before
Christmas.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24
{ /

Secretary Root has again declined
to furnish information asked for by
Congressional resolution. This
time it is the action of Gen. Chaffee
in regard TO footing by foreign
troops in China, information about
which resolution offered by Repre-.
sentative Dc Almond, of Missouri
asked, thatwas refused, on the ground
that it was inexpedient to make it
public at this time. Mr.. DE Ar
mond stated on the floor Of the
House that he WAS satisfied with the
reason given for not making public
the information.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

The reception given by Governor
Atkinson Wednesday night in honor
Of Governor elect White, the in
coming State officials and the mem
bers Of The Legislature, was notable
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

from the fact that there were pres
ent five West Virginia Governors
and ex Governors-Atkinson, White,
macCorkle, Fleming, and Wilson
all OF whom were in the receiving
line, in addition to the State off
Gals and their wives. 1t was one
OF the most brilliant affairs of its
kind ever given at the Executive
Mansion.
TT
Governor Atkinson sent a special
message to the Legislature last week
recommending that a resolution OF
thanks be passed in recognition of
the service of Capt Andrew Sum
mers Rowan, of Co. /, 9th u. S.
infantry, now stationed in the Phil
ippines. The Governor gives a his
tory of Captain Rowan's exploits.
In sailing from Key West in a boat
10 secret place in Cuba, and trav-
cling fifty miles into the camp Of
Garcia to deliver the message of the
President. Capt. Rowan is West
virginia boy, as is well known, and
for the daring deeds he performed
he was promoted to Lieut.. Colonel
OF Volunteers, and now holds the
rank of Captain in the regular army.
1t is only meet, in the Governors
opinion, that the present Legisla-
ture should accord him just recog-
milton. He is son of Col. Jonn
Rowan, the late Democratic Treas.
urer of this State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

1t is understood that the Repub-
lican steering committee has given
Senator Hanna one week WITHIN
which to pass the Ship subsidy bill.
If not passed in that time it is to be
permanently side-tracked.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-01-24

-Four Of the Regents Of the State
University President Sturgiss and
Members Campbell, Mcmahon and
Hamiil, arrived in the city as the
representatives Of the Board in the
proceedings which came before the
Supreme Court on Saturday in pro-
hibition proceedings instituted by
Prof Hartigsn. In answer 20 a
query concerning Prof Raymond's
resignation Mr.. Sturgiss said he had
had Raymond's resignation in his
possession four different times.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
Judge Deane's Lecture.

A splendid audience greeted Judge J. W. Deane last night at the COngre- gational church. He was introduced by the Rev. H. B. Long. It was his first appearance before a Prescott au- dience and they showed their appre- citation and interest by their frequent applause and marked attention.
 Judge Deane is man of fine phy, sique and commanding presence. His delivery is exceedingly good and his lecture throughout showed a master. ful handling of the unique subject "One Hour Enough"
 Preceding theaddress, the audience was given a beautiful programme of six members of music and song. MT Bryant Harman, of New York de lighted his hearers with a part oi "Tanhauser" and an impromptu, on the piano. Mir. Harman is a skilled pipe organist as we'll as pianist.
 Miss Criley, favorite singer, gave a charming solo. A male quartette consisting of Nessrs Thomas, Aitken, Oakes and Beach. were in splendid voice and gave two numbers. Mrs w. W. Ross was most pleasing in her recitations "The Pansy" and the Oak and Clinging Vine" and was recalled twice. Mrs. R. H. Burmister was the accompanist and as usual played hel part perfectly.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
Death of Mss MiIIie Robbins.

Miss Millie Robbins, the sixteen year old daughter of Mir. and Mrs Vim. Robbins, living about one mile west of Prescott, died of pneumonia last night after only a short illness She was very sweet and charming young lady, just blooming into wOmanhood, with a host of friends with healt full of hope and expec- tations of usefull life, the joy of her fond parents, but the grim monster of death cut down the bright flower and left the home in sadness.
 The mother and older sister who were also suffering from an attack of pneumonia, were so shocked by her death that grave fears are entertained for their lives, and the afflicted father is overwhelmed with grief and anxi- ety.
 The arrangements for the funeral had not been completed up to the time of going to press but will prob ably occur tomorrow afternoon.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
2aaE,E,h

The cause exists in the blood. in what causes inflammation of the mucous membrane.
 It is therefore impossible to cure the disease by local applications.
 It is positively dangerous to neglect il. because it always affects the stom- ach and deranges the general health. and is likely to develop into consump- ton
 Many have been radically and permanently cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. It cleanses the blood and has a peculiar alternative and tonic effect. K. Long, California Junction. Iowa. writes: had catarrh three years. lost my appetite and could not sleep. My head pained me and | felt bad all over took Hoods Sarsaparilla and now have a good appetite. sleep well, and have no symptoms of catarrh"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22

The Royal Baker and Pastry Cook''--con- taining over Soo most practical and valuable cooking receipts - free to every patron. Send postal card with your full address.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
Blasts From Rams Horn.

A man may have a keen mind with out cutting tongue.
 It is always harder to use the heart than to work the head in religion.
 God will not lightly lose that for which he has paid so great a price.
 A man will usually vince on the spot where his conscience is most worn.
 Usually woman might as we'll go to hell to save the devil as to marry a man to reform him.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
FRIDAYS DAILY

Tomorrow Ascension day) the Knights Templar will meet at Mason ic hall at 7:30 p. m. They will then proceed to the Episcopal church for divine worship. The prelate, Rev. F. Bennett, will preach a special sermon. The choir will assist in the special service on this first Holy Day.
 J. $. Snapp, a well known citizen and miner of this section, returned a day or two ago from a four months trip through the southwestern parts of the territory. He says mining is looking up a little in the country through which he has passed, and that there are any amount ef excellent properties that would be great pro- ducers if the proper transportation facilities could only be had, and that if d railroad should be constructed through that section, and its only a matter of no very great length of time when one will be, millions of dollars would be added to the output of the territory annually.
 Elaborate arrangements were made in Chinatown for the funeral of one of their number. The ceremonies took place at l:30 this afternoon.
 The Jossey Stock Co. played to a fair sized house last night. It was d good play and all who were there seemed highly pleased. Tonight they will present Among the Pines" 7"
 4 well developed case of smallpox has been discovered at McCabe. The place has been placed under quaran- tine, but there Is considerable danger of the disease spreading as there were ] several in the house attending him be- fore medical aid could be obtained. 1 The case has been turned over to the county physician.
 1 W. c. Bashford today sold to Frank Hummer the property on the corner of Marina and Goodwin streets where the old log house now stands It is understood that Mir. Hummer will shortly tear the old structure away that has been a landmark of the town for many years, and will erect a couple of nice dwelling houses. Thus another mark of the old Prescott will pass away and give room for the New Prescott.
 The G. A. R. are making elaborate preparations for decoration day. In vitations are out for the services which will be held at the hall and also the cemetary. This is a patriotic spirit and should be cultivated by every American. The several secret orders have been asked to cooperate and nc doubt this will be the most notable decoration day Prescott has ever had
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22

Reports come in today that a ricl strike has been made in the Mud Hole mine.
 Geo. Ruffner is nursing a pair oi bad ankles. Looks like rheumatism so he says.
 "Ullery's Ice Cream Parlors" is a sign that is being put on tine window in the new Smith building, on Corte7 street.
 Holly Dillon had the sad misfor- tune to loose three fingers from his right hand. He came in contact with buzz saw.
 1 nephew of the late Marcus Daly has accepted a position with the Stoddard Copper company as fore man.
 Shirley Christy, who is connected with the Valley bank of Phenix, ar rived in Prescott this morning.
 IT. Stoddard has added to his force several more miners. He will soon have a small town of his own at the mine.
 Walter Grimner is around taking the school census, So count your chil dren and be prepared for him when he comes.
 The dishes and a part of the furni- tUre for the Burke hotel have arrived aItl Dennis is the busiest man in town.
 $. J. Gnash, who has been very sick for some weeks, but was able to be on the streets a day or so ago, has had a relapse and is again confined to his bed.
 Eugene K. Renner, who came up from Phenix a few months ago and since has been employed on the new pipe line, died yesterday of pneumo- mia. Deceased was 40 years of age and leaves a wife and four children.
 Even the dog catcher seems to have troubles. Yesterday while trying to handle couple of CUTS they turned on him and inflicted several severe wounds, and today he is nursing a bandaged arm.
 If you had just had a good Sunday dinner and was out for an afternoon drive and drove out toward Granite Dells and crossed the outflow of the city sewer and the oder caused you to loose your dinner, wouldn't it jar you?
 They say the surf at Coronado Beach, California is the warmest on the coast. Salt air and salt baths are what Prescott people need for a change. There is plenty of fun at the Tent City.
 s. R. McAllister, who had his ex- yesterday afternoon for the killing of John YohO. ne testimony showed that the killing was done in self defence and McAilister was dis charged.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
F. & A. N.

Called meeting of Aztlan lodge, No, l, Monday, May 20, at 7:30 p. m.; work in second degree. Visiting brethern in good standing are fratern- ally invited to attend. By order of the W. NJ. R. N. Fredericks, Sec.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1901-05-22
Weak Nerves

mean thin bloodand thin blood means an unhealthy stomach. To strength en the nerves and purify the blood Hostetter's Stomach Bitters should be taken faithfully. It will not fail to cure constipation, indigestion, dys- pepsia, nervousness, and prevent ma laria fever and ague. Why not get we'll at once by trying the Bitters See that our private revenue stamp covers the neck of the bottle. Be sure you get the genuine
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1901-03-21
Robert s. eGormik.
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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1901-03-21

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men npbantafien i'm 8remer Natbss
teller" DEFENDERS perberrli9t Fat.
Sn biefem Seller mar es, mo Rais
fer Wilbelm Der 3tpeite. na9bem Ct
auf feiner Reife bon Wilbelmsbaben
na4 Berlin mad 8remen einen Mb,
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