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start a free trade movement in the
republican majority and he replied,
1--WE have already converted them
to 30 per cent of our views" and
that is what the opposition fear.
The split between the President
and Congress, over constitutional
prerogatives, which predicted
weeks ago, has materialized and a
subcommittee of the House Com.
mittee on Military Affairs is search
ing the records for precedents which
will justify its passage, over his veto
of some of the bills which Mr..
Roosevelt has rejected. The Presi-
dent claims that it is not within the
province Of Congress to set aside
the findings Of court-marlial and
restore to the rolls of those honor
ably discharged from the army or
navy, the names of persons who
have been dishonorably dismissed.
The House Committee is greatly
exercised over the claim and will
make every effort to rcfutc il and
it is doubtful if the Presiden. can
muster sufficient number of friends
in the lower House to support his
vetoes il the Committee decides
that its action will be sustained by
the courts. If the President is cor
rect one of the chief sources of
pension frauds will be abolished but
it will also mean the curtailment, to
a very serious extent, of the power
ofrepublican Congressman to reward
their political creditors.
There is no longer any doubt as
to the intention of the administra.
ton to retire General Miles. The
Senate Committee on Military
Affairs has threatened to hold up
for all time the confirmation of
Captain Crozier as Chief of the
Ordnance Bureau and has protested
with vigor against an action which
appears to be punishment of the
General for telling to that COM
mittee what he believed to be the
truth in regard to the Roo. army
bill, bet all to no purpose. Mr..
Roosevelt has determined to get rid
of Miles and no consideration of
courtesy to the Senate or ofipolicy
will prevent his carrying out his
purpose
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-24

The press dispatches give the
gratifying news that the fund Of
sroo, 900, to establish a memorial
chair to the late William l.. Wilson,
in Washington and Lee University,
Of which institution he was Presiden,
at the time of his death, has been
raised by subscription. This is a
suitable recognition OF Mr.. Wilson'S
scholarly attachments. lie was also
President of West Virginia Univer.
sity before he entered politics, and
nominated for Congress the first
time without any effort on his part.
His ability as a scholar deserves
this tribute to his memory, and il
will ever be cherished by his friends
in this and other states.
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intensity or bitterness with the
ruptures which are rapidly forming
in the republican columns. Repre-
sentative Swanson of Virginia during
speech in favor of the reciprocity
measure was asked if he expccteit to
start free trade movement in the
republican majority and he replied,
1--WE have already converted them
tc 30 per cent of our views" and
that is what the opposition fear.
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The Cuban reciprocity bill has
not yet passed the House Of Repres-
entatives. Tomorrow has been set
for the close of the general debate,
and the leaders say that it will pass
Saturday. That the bill will pass
without amendment is probably a
safe prediction but the gap which it
will leave behind itin the republican
ranks will not augur well for the
future success Of that party,
Tyranny" ''blackmsil, "hold-
ups" are some Of the terms with
which the beet sugar contingent
describe the methods by which the
administration has assured success.
The New York Press, the leading
champion Of the extreme protection
ist faction of the republican party,
characterizes the present admin
istration as government by black
mail" Whatever differences there
may have been IN the past between
democrats they never compared in
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Mexican Mustang Liniment

readily cures rheumatism I'd Leg weasn,s IA Poultry.
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admiral sshlsy and Congress.
schIey's Counsel Consulting With
Members of Congress.

Washington, Jan. e.-Hon. Isidore
Ravner, the counsel for Admiral
Schley before the court of inquiry,
spent some time on the floor of the
house of representatives today. He
had been at the supreme court and
later visited the house, where he serv-
ed as member for some years. Mr.,
Rayner joined Representative Cum
mings of New York, member Of the
house committee on naval affairs, and
learned from him the general situa-
tion of affairs concerning many bills
proposed in the Schley case. Mr..
Rayner said later that his visit was
without bearing on the admiral's case,
although being among old friends
he had taken occasion to learn the
general condition of affairs. In this
connection it is understood that the
friends of Admiral Schley have ex-
pressed approval Of the bill which has
beer introduced making the judgment
of Admiral Dewey the sentiment OF
congress. However, the informal talks
today led to the conclusion that bill
of this character was not likely to be
reported from the naval committee
and that if action Was to be taken it
must be on one of the various other
plans pending.
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DRUNKEN EMPLOYE KILLS MANAGER
supt. sadIer Almost Instantly
Killed by Kenney.

Springfield, O., Jan. 6.-John G.
Sadler, superintendent and general
manager of the Springfield Foundry
company and of the Indianapolis Frog
and Switch company, was shot and al
most instantly killed today by John
w. Kenney, an employe who had been
discharged recently. Kenney, who IS
in the hands of the police, is said to
have been drinking heavily and to
have made open threats against the
life Of Sadler, but these threats were
considered the vaporings of a drunken
man and no attention was paid to
them. Mr.. Sadler left his Office to
attend some business in the foundry
and in hall he was met by Kenney,
who had been lying in wait for him.
There was no eye witness to the shoot
ing. Mr.. Saddles private secretary
heard five shots and his chief dashed
through the open door and said: 81
am done for; Kenney did it." He fell
to the floor and died before any one
could reach him.
A post mortem examination tonight
showed that all the five bullets had
taken effect. One had pierced his
heart, another had entered the body
to the left of the heart and had grazed
it; the third struck him in the stom-
ach, inAicting a wound almost the
same as that which killed President
Mckinley. The others caused only
slight wounds. The physicians express
ed surprise that Mr.. Sadler lived long
enough to speak after being shot. Mr..
Sadler was so years old.
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MY LEFT HAND WAS ACROSS his MOUTH.
he said jocosely, Wen call cab for
Miss Latimer'' And he raised the
whistle to his lips.
Permit me-" said l, laying my hand
suddenly upon the whistle.
NO; I'll blow it," he cried. But he
could not get the toy out Of my hands.
saw his face flush. He exerted alb
his strength, but he had not enough.
Recognizing that fact, he tried to whis-
tie with his own lips. Instantly the
palm of my left hand was across mis-
mouth. and be fell back into a corner.
l fancy that the spectators Of this
scene thought it rough play. Miss Lat
| inner, if indeed she saw it, paid no at
tention. She had almost reached her
door when Crosby gave up trying to
wrest his silver whistle from me. and
| lust as closed his mouth I heard the
lick of her key.
The next instant her piercing scream
drowned the signors loud fortissimo.
| She sprang into her room. and threw
Crosby backward upon the floor and
ran after her
found her struggling with Signor
Tagla. who struck at her with one
hand. while he held aloft a folded pa
per in the other l had that paper in 4
fash. and passed it to Miss Latimer
as she sprang back. Then all the
strength Of my love for her and the
strength Of my hatred for ours, thieves
and prosecutors of women were joined
in one blow.
infer that it must have been good
one, for the doctor who subsequently
restored Taglia to consciousness asked
me with considerable evidence of curl
osty what sort of q weapon had
used
At the moment. however, | paid nc
attention to the signor. ran out into
the hall and caught Crosby. whom
tied neck and heels with all kinds OF
queer cord furnished by my fellow
boarderS
We had the two detectives" in court
the next day. and l think there is
law by which they and some of their
principals in this affair can be made
to break rocks for the state. At any
rate, Miss i.atimer will get her two
millions
But money is triAe Though the
dear girl Knows tie value Of it as we'll
as any one ever saw. she isn't half So
glad to wiz It as am that | have wou
her
Tie darker the cloud The brighter the
sun when be breaks through the rift.
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LIBERTY BELL ON ITS WAY.
Its Fourth Trip---ovations on the
Route.

Charleston, Jan. 7.-Since the his
toric day in 1776, when its defiant
clangor proclaimed to the budding ma
ton the Declaration of Independence,
the Liberty Bell has been the most
precious historic relic Of our country.
With the original copy Of the Declara
ton of Independence, it is inseparably
linked in the hearts of our people.
Silent for a century, its very mute
ness adds dignity to the prophetic il. .
scription engraven on its side, and
ones patriotism is kindled afresh with
thoughts of the part it took in the
great struggle with the government of
Great Bitain. It's warning to that
government, and its appeal to the peo-
pie of the colonies to stand firm for
liberty, endeared it to every man,
woman and child in the United States,
for ever and for aye. The present
journey of the Liberty Bell to Charles
ton is the fourth trip of the historic
relic from its shrine in Independence
Hail. It's triumphal tours to the
Worlds Industrial Exposition at Chi
cago in 1893, and to the Cotton States
and International Exposition at At
lanta in 1895, proved of such interest to
the whole people of the United States,
that all opposition to its removal from
Philadelphia has vanished from the
minds of those who feared for its safe
ty. Hundreds journeyed to the rail
road stations at which brief stops were
made on these pilgrimages. It was
impossible in some places to permit
the waiting throngs to do more than
simply gaze at the precious relic.
Proud, indeed, we're those who were
permitted to touch its brazen surface.
The invitation to exhibit the bell
at the South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition, has been ac-
cepted by the select and common
councils of the city Of Philadelphia,
and joint special committee of coun-
ellis appointed to escort the bell to
Charleston. The special train ar
ranged by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will traverse portions Of
Pennsylvania. Maryland, West Vir-
ginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
enabling thousands to pay their
tribute to the emblem of liberty.
The official escort of the bell will in
clude the Hon Samuel H. Ashbridge,
mayor of Philadelphia, number of
the city officials and a committee from
the allied business organizations. Mr..
Henry Clay is chairman Of the exhibit
committee.
The itinerary of the bell from Phila-
delphia, via Pennsylvania railway, to
Hagerstown: from Hagerstown, via
Norfolk and Western to Bristol,
Tenn. from Bristol, via Southern
railway to Asheville, thence to Colum-
bia, thence to Savannah, and thence,
via the Plant system, to Charleston,
where it will arrive Thursday, Jan.
9th. at 10 O'Clock a. N.
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BRYAN SPEAKS At BANQUET.
Steadfastness of the Democratic
Party His Subject.

Wooster, O., Jan. 6.-The Hon. Viii
liam j. Bryan spoke here tonight at
the Jackson Day banquet, which was
held this evening, at his suggestion,
in order that he might keep engage
ments at New Haven and Boston later
in the week. His subject was ''Stead-
fastness, ,, and he said in part:
/" Among the traits Of character
which distinguished Andrew Jackson,
no trait was more prominent or more
helpful to his country than steadfast-
ness. When he believed thing, he
believed it. Where duty led, he fol-
lowed without questioning. When he
decided that anything ought to be
done, he did it, and no power could
overawe him. He did not have in his
veins single drop of anything to win
blood. When Nicholas Biddle de-
elared that through the national bank
he could make and unmake congress
es, Jackson replied that that was more
power than any one man ought to have
in this country. and he then began his
war against Bidle and his bank, which
resulted in the overthrow of that great
fnancier and the institution which
he so automatically controlled Others
were afraid that BiddePs influence, if
antagonized, would defeat the Demo
cratic party, but Jackson saw in it
menace to his country and he did not
stop to consider what effect an attack
on the bank would have or himself
or on his party. He won, and we
revere his name and celebrate his day.
Benton, in reviewing Jackson's
work, said that, as Cicero overthrew
the conspiracy of Cataline and saved
Rome so Jackson overthrew the bank
and saved America. We shall observe
this day in vain if we do not gather
from The life of Jackson inspiration
and encouragement for the work which
lies before US. Today the Democratic
party needs to learn from the hero OF
New Orleans the lesson of steadfast-
ness; it needs to learn from him not
only that to be right is more import
ant than to be successful, but that to
be right is the best way to insure
successs.
"A party must have principles or it
can have no claim upon public conf
dence; and how can it commend its
principles better than by standing
by thems Who will have faith in the
creed Of a party if the party stands
ready to barter away its creed in ex-
change for the promise Of patronages
A hating, vacillating course, not only
fails to invite recruits, but it alien
ates and drives away veterans.
Z. Another reason for steadfastness
is found in the fact that no one can
tell until the attempt is made what
obstacles courage can overcome. The
bold and fearless triumph where the
timid fail. The victor's deeds which
live. and light US on to the noble deeds
are the victories snatched from the
jaws of defeat by intrepid spirits who
preferred death to retreat"
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ond floor. Ny own was the small one
next to his. while at the front, upon
that floor. Miss Latimer had the larger
room, and young man named Crosby.
a recent arrival, had the smaller.
1t was Miss Latimer who must an
swer my second question. and waited
for her after putting my cigar back
into my case and the signors matches
into my pocket. Presently She rose from
her seat by the small table in the far
corner and came toward the door. AS
she passed the table where Mr.. Crosby
sat he addressed some remark to her,
and she paused a moment.
The light was bright upon her as she
stood there, and she looked very beau
tiful, though one might guess she had
been i'll. 1t was. indeed, five weeks
since she had been out Of the house,
and only within the last few days had
she been able to come down to the din
ing room.
Miss Latimer was the plaintiff in
great lawsuit. She had been sold out
and defrauded by her own counsel, had
triumphed over this disaster only to be
cheated by his successor and now, by
virtue Of her own shrewdness and hard
work, was in position to press the
case once more in the courts. but with
slender prospects of success. 1t was
question whether she should have 81
100000 or nothing. whether her late ia
TIERS honor should be established or
smirched forever by a band of scoun-
drels who had been enriched by the
fruits of his business sagacity to
point where they could have afforded to
be honest had they possessed the moral
capacity for it.
Personally l admired the girl beyond
measure and would have given my
right hand to help her. but could not
feel that had won her confidence.
Miss Latimer," said | as she came
out into the hall. ''I have a very imper-
tinent question to ask you. but really
can't see any way to avoid asking it.
IF it is necessary" said she. lit can't
be impertinent''
SIS there any one in this world whom
you trust::'
Her face flushed and there was
look of pain in her eyes.
Il shall have 10 say no." she answer
ed. The worst that these dishonest
people have done to me is to rob me Of
my belief in human integrity. YOU have
no idea how lonely one feels
''If you had anything especially pre-
cious." said l. you would keep it your
self You would not ntrust it to an
other
You are quite right. she said Il
should keep 1t myself
At this moment Crosby appeared
upon the threshold of the dining room
Il suppose you'll attend the concert
this evening"" he said Miss I-atimer
will occupy her reserved seat on the
third stair. and there is every promise
of large audience.
The concert was Sisnor Taglia's
piano practice It appeared to he a
habit of the planlSf 10 0cvote an nour
or two after dinner to the perfection
of his technique. At any rate. bis
piano had sQuealed and roared for mer-
cy on the two previous evenings that
ne had been in the house. and some OF
us had gathered at the foot Of the sec
ond staircase to hear the performance,
melted by Crosby who declared that
the signor was Il wonder.
When the young man had passed on.
Miss I,:atimer confided in me that she
thought Signor Taglia played like d
man of wood. without sense or discre.
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Becker Leaves Greensboro.


Charlotte, N. c., Jan. Ga special
to the Observer from Greensboro says
that as the result of an investigation
made by the Knights of Pythias OF
that town, to whom be made applica-
ton for membership, DR.. Al. G. Berg
er, who is said to have several wives,
one of whom resides in Sumter, left
that town under a cloud today. Berg
er had good recommendations from
parties in Sumter, and later going to
Greensboro became prominent church
worker. He was accompanied by a
young woman who passed as his wife.
She is said to be from Sumter.
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or rushed back to her face. She looked
at me a moment. | can't say how, but
tears Of tenderness came into my eyes.
Il am glad you asked the question"
said she. 1T shows E.y need. am 60
ing to trust you and tell you the truth
I have Found Ine original contract De-
tween my father and the people IN.
suing 1t bears all their signatures.
and it will win my case. They think it
has been destroyed. but l have it il
my room. had made up my mind tc
trust no one with it, but to put it my
self in the hands Of the Judge when
the case is called. Do you think this
Taglia is spy?
81 know it." replied for have
proved that he has been in your room
How could you prove that? You
could not see him."
''By a study Of the beasts habits
said l. "He has one that is peculiar.
He never goes by matchsafe without
helping himself. So l marked a lot Of
matches and bribed the chambermaid
to put them in the box in your room
and set it in conspicuous position.
This evening. after dinner, asked the
signor for a match, and he gave me
quite an assortment, including. rejoice
to say, one of those that had marked.
So we have him.
"What shall do?"
"Be patient said I. There is one
more thing to do
"But at this moment he may be de-
stroying that document"
"My child" said I, che is only hired
man. They have offered him price if
he will get that paper. Do you fancy
he will destroy it before he has shown
it to his masters and obtained the Ut
termost farthing? assure you he is
not so simple. Now let us go up stairs
and hear the music. Remember our
signal"
There were half a dozen young people
in the hall above. Crosby, leaning
against the banister rail, was explain
ing to one Of the ladies the use Of a sill
yer whistle which was attached to his
watch chain.
eve call cabs with them in London"
said he.
He had explained it to me on the pre-
vious evening and had even been so
kind as to blow the whistle for my sat
isfaction. 1t had very clear and sharp
note.
The signor's electric pianist p1ean-
while finished a nocturne and began
upon long concerto Of Bach's. It was
murder, but Crosby seemed to like it.
AS for me, put my hand into my pock-
ct and pulled out my gloves.
Miss Latimer instantly rose from the
step upon which she had been sitting.
Crosby put out his hand to help her,
while he urged her not to desert US so
soon. Then, seeing that she would go,
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Tue cstrlch.a Legs.

Although the ostrich hos powerful
legs and can kick Ike Il .nui2. his limbs
are very h:.t;ie 2nd are easily broken.
Ee has two toes on each foot. cCa being
armed with horny nail v?!l;ca be Uses
as his pr;2cipal Weapon OF warfare,
When an alarl2sd man is attacaed by
me Of these birds. TIC chances are
!ery r.2cch against TIC man RUSS i:e
can c:;2b 4 tree OF jump over five
foot wall
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An Alternative Conclusion,

A jersey fa;.:;-.i2::' visiit:::,ss Ne IoiS
stood Looking al a s:es;-s il Il boc.* ,c:'>,
window. "Dicl:ens' ..oiks Ii Ills
Week For Two Do.,;;is.' ''Ea,! b.
remarked. my 'p;nion is tat th2'
Dic:ens feilel is either 4 mighty poor
workman or else he's ccnfoua;!ed hali
ND fc: a Boston Courier
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ANOTHER RESOLUTION.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Another Schley
resolution was introduced in the house
today by Representative schirm Of
Maryland. It provides an appropria-
tion of s12, 600 for bronze tablets com
memorating six great naval victories
beginning with those of John Paul
Jones in 1877 and closing with the
battle of Santiago bay, Commodore
Winfield Scott Schley commanding, !"
in 1905
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sCHLEY CALLS ON THE PREsI
DENT.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Rear Admiral
Schley called at the White House to-
day by appointment, and spent nearly
an hour in conference with the presi-
dent. The admiral refused to discuss
the conversation, saying that it was
of a personal character. The presi-
dent also declined to intimate the ma
ture of the conference.
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Studies Of the ocean bottom near tie
coast lire Of continents have shown
that rivers of considerable size some
times enter the sea beneath the sur
faco
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The Diplomats Solution.

and if all irresistible force meets
an immovable body?' suggested bis
friend
The situation. indeed, would be crit
ical," admitted the eminent diplomat;
"but. with mutual restraint and rea-
sonable concessions. see no reason to
despair of an amicable settlement. =
Puck
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.c,eo crt the Character.

1T was understood that tie casil.21
had tcea y laia5 in Wall street
.',TTll..eIeeors." said /, With q ha3p!
smile. "he skipped. = Indianapolis
Press.
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The average man gets angry evere
time he is in the wrong and knows it,
Chicago News.
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The first question was addressed to
Signor Taglia. He had Just come out
Of the dining room. and was standing
in the hall with an unlighted cigar in
my hand.
"Can you oblige me with :, match?'
I asked.
Certainly he replied, taking sever
al from the little pocket in his sack
coat.
He passed along the hall and up the
stairs, entirely unaware that the Incl
dent possessed any but the most ordi-
nary and trivial significance. heard
him unlock the door Of his room. which
was at the rear Of the house on the sec
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certain evening not
I q 4 long ago asked two
q questions Of tremendous
4 " Importance The answers
kSS|TETlH which received deter
HaASSNH mined the subsequent
So course of my life