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The Washington times., 1902-08-28
Working With Hill.

That Big Tim sullivan has been
working hand ard glove with Mr.. Hill in
preparing the Democratic State cam
paign is fact that inside politicians
recognize only too well.
The pig Three" have left all Tam
many's claims in the hands of the East
Side leader and are locking to him TO
remove the stigma which has been put
upon Tammany with The upstate Dem
ocrats through the ice trust and red
light" scandals.
The hope of the internally torn Tam
many Democracy Of this city lies In the
ability of Big Tim to induce the chief
justice of the cour, of appeals TO recon
slider his decision not to be Mr.. Hill's
candidate TO head the Democratic fight
for the state
Big Tim left in the utmost secrecy
for Albany this forenoon. No one knew
except two of the Big Three that he had
gone or wherefore.
Mclaughlin over in Brooklyn knew.
however. and telegraphed McCarren 20
accompany Sullivan TO Parker's home
and keep TAD. Thus accompanied. ITilI
will today or tomorrow make the pill
grimage
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EDUCATIONAL.
FIynn's Business College,

EIGHTH AND STREETS. Established 1876
bay or Night sessions, SIS Il year.
Business. shorthand. Typewritng.
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GONZAGA COLLEGE,
GREGG SHORTHAND.

70 l STREET y. "
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ELENA WAS JILTED,"
HER BROTHER SAYS

Confined from Tirst P1se)
The Washington times., 1902-08-28
Heard Many Things.

The Big Two heard ard ponderei. They
heard other things. too-things that con-
cerned Carrolr5 chances in his home dis
trict and tidngs of Tom Duuns fight
against the Carroll power in his distrio:
Then they went away together as quietly
as they had come.
On Friday it is the plan of the Three
TO quietly call a meeting and receive the
report on primary fraud which they have
caused to be prepared This is one of
the meetings which they will not an
nounce. What action has been secretly
proposed against Carrolrs primary con-
sti'uents will then be taken officially.
The Washington times., 1902-08-28
Hold Meeting.

The Big Two Of the Big Three
Murphy and NcAlahon-held what might
in the most significant sense be called 4
meeting az Tammany Hall today.
Murphy met Mcmahon by some urac-
countable chance at the door OF Tam
many Hail promptly at II o'clock. Haf-
fen. II anyone cared to ask was in dark
est COLLEGE Point, far removed from even
his usual Bronx propinquity, giving an
outing TO his constituents.
To Murphy and Mcmahon in deepest
consultation. came Tom Smith, Good
wins partner in the remnants of regular
Tammany leadership that Devery has
left in the Ninth, and told OF the pro-
gress of the primary Vaccinations Of the
Carroll forces in his territory
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08
Mount Zion.

Correspondence of The Argus.
Oats sowing and blowing for corn seems
TO be the rule of the day.
Meeting at Mount Zion Sunday at ro,ao
O'Clock by the Mount Nebo pastor.
Misses Lulu Johns and LISA Greenhouse
coniemplatcs going to Morgantown to work
in the glass factory
The railroad is coming to the mouth of
Muddy creek this summer. providing we
don't run out OF gas wind.
Our friends held their Primary election
at Valley Point. April as. with a nice crowd
oil Republicans with the exception OF some
of them was ailing with the moralityism OF
the cider barrel aud other drinks.
Sunday school was organized at Mount
Zion April a7th, at Q o'clock p. M. with the
following officers Wind6eld Frankhouser,
superintendent; Samuel Hiieman assistant;
q. l.. Duesenberry treasurer and Benton
Graham secretary.
War was declared April "a. between the
farmers and the match. the match made a
hot time for its opponents for two days and
nights. burning up some fencing for l. r
Johns and causing the farmers a great
deal OF trouble. The fire escaped from the
family by the name OF Duesenbcrry, while
burning OF place for flower bed
There was quite a number gathered at
]. a. Wolfe's last Tuesday evening The
evening WAS spent very pleasant Those
that were there were Misses Lena Johns.
Georgia Shaw. Florence Christopher, Mary
and Martha Gibson and Pearl Walls:
Messrs q. Y. Shaw. Dirl Mcrsen. Arthur
Galloway, M S. Johns. Benton Graham.
Walter and Charles Harmed. Forman Glib.
son, Oryal Walls and others. All report
good time.
Some OF our farmers are in a critical
condition with coal leasing fever and then
majority OF them has a touch OF tho
spring fever. while the result Is It makes
them heavy hearted and light headed We
have three different men running around
leasing. Cbas. Bell OF Trra Alta. is Ieas NIX
Tor Lakin and Crane: o. Y. Shaw and !.
y. Graham for men In Pennsylvania. Bell
Is paying $40 per acre and Shaw Sfs. and
we learn that Graham Is paying s7o; which
shall we take.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08
From the sunny South.

Special correspondence OF The Argus.
now take the opportunity OF writing q
short letter to be sent from the. "land OF
flowers" and u this one should escape the
waste basket I shall make second at
tempt
departed from the West Virginia hills
April soth and arrived in this beautiful
land OF sunshine the following Tuesday.
left Maryland covered with heaps OF snow
and found Florida ladcned with beautiful
roses aud flowers OF all varieties. also
people eating strawberries by the peck.
will now give you short description OF
Silver Springs. which 1 have visited since
arriving. accompanied by my sister her
husband and two children. also Mrs. Me-
Dowel and her two charming daughters.
Misses Mary aud Anna. The spring IL a
most wonderful freak OF nature, the water
boils up from the ground In such volume
that small steamers ply to the very head OF
the spring. rho water in places is 90 feet
deep, yet 80 clear you can see dime on
the bottom The bottom Is nearly covered
with kind OF green sea moss and the sun
shining through the water causes this
moss, as well as the rocks to appear OF a
lovely blue green color, impossible to dcs.
cribe, and the sand thrown up by the
water, as |! boils from the ground reflects
suns rays I'm all the colors OF the rainbow.
One particular beautiful part OF this spring
Is known as the Ladies Parlor." here may
be seen two chairs which some one has
thrown into the spring.
We were In row boat Tor some time
fishing and am happy to say had the
pleasure OF catching 90 fne large fish.
which resembled sun fish to some extent.
After we were some what tired Of fishing
brother rowsd back to the landing aud I
decided that before leaving the beautiful
spring would learn to swim but soon found
out could swim like rock and dive like
feather SO proposed coming back to
this charming little town OF Anthony.
have often been told that every town
possesses liar, a spongor. smart alec.
lot OF ugly boys and girls. a woman that
tattlcs. man who knows Il all, more
loaters then Il needs. men who zee every
dog fight, meddlesomc old woman. few
who runs the affairs OF others. young man
who laughs every time he says anything.
girl who goes 10 the postoficc every time
the mail comes In and man who grins
when you talk and laughs out loud after he
has said something but can truthfully
say that this beautiful town OF Anthony
possesses none Of the above sayings.
Florida without doubt has no equal
and feel sure II shall be task for me to
leave the land OF sunshine and sentiment.
FASsA ALBRIGHT.
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A Letter From the Philippines.

cAvrR, viEJo, +. l., March "a, 1000
My Dear Father will try and write you
few lines today and tell you the latest
news. We have been told that we would
be relieved from this post about April Ist,
and would go 10 Cavite and then would
leave for the States about the 18th Of April.
Now this may he false report but will
bet you will hear from me again. II
you do not hear from Ine within twenty
days after you receive this letter you will
know that We are on our way to the States
and when we arrive will write you. |
have now been in the Marine Service for
three years and have two years yet TO serve.
Part of my time I served in China but the
mos, in the Philippine Islands. have had
quite trip and seen sights aud fights and
will have plenty to tell you when get
home
Sometimes get little homesick TO see
you all and hope by the time you receive
this that We may be on the waters on our
way 70 the States once more. You tell
Bruce TO lake my advice and stay out Of the
service. This Is the home of Aguinaldo.
Ills mother and two sisters live here and he
IS still in prison At Manila. I hope 10 be
back in the States soon and am saving ND
my money 50 ! can come 70 see you. Now
We arc not sure what VIC will do in the next
month OF 50 and don't send any more mail
l,efe an'ii you hear from me again. II We
don't start soon I will write 10 you and tell
you where ! am J am in The best Of health
and getting along all o. X will close
fof this time With love and best wishes 10
You all, from your son,
Gro. +. RoDEHsAvgR.
Co. u. Isl Regiment Marines.
Cayiie, Viejo. p. +.
The above letter was received 10y Hay
mond Rodehcaver Of this county from his
son, Ernest, who is serving in the u. S.
Marines
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08
Items OF Interest.

From the Grafton Sentinel.
Mrs. Henry Flyihe and little niece Ruth
Brown of Kingwood, arc guests Of the for
mer's uncle, w. r. Brown and family.
great amount of the stoncwork on the
buildings Of the Beaumont Glass Works,
located on the West Side, Is now nearing
completion, and briekwork will bc com
menced yet this week. The sionework is as
fine piece Of masonary as has been put
down in this section for long time. The
main building wall be 600 feet long and so
feet wide. and will be erected in the most
substantial manner. The glassworks site,
by the way, is becoming quite favorite
spot for stfoIlers aud sight-seers.
Two postoifces were robbed over IN the
interior of Preston county several nights
ago, news of which has jus, been made
public. The Office at Eglon, about ten
miles from Oakland, and the office at Horse
shoe Run, not many miles distant fro ),
Eglon, were entered by burglars who
secured little money and stamps from both
Offices. Entrance was effected in both in
stances through the windows leading directly
into the rooms containing the governments
property, and both displayed the accom-
plishments of cracksmen up in their business.
Interior Offices IN Preston county have suffer
ed considerably during the past year, the
Kingwood Office having been robbed some
time ago, and also other Offices Of minor
importance at different points.
Three Young men, who live At Newburg,
decided to come down to Grafton Monday
evening fof the purpose of attending the
play at The opera house. In order to econo.
mize in the matter Of transportation, they
boarded freight train for this city When
they alighted in the Grafton yards, they
were somewhat surprised to find that the
y. & o. authorities had an official represent
ialive on hand awaiting their arrival. They
were taken IN charge by j. & o. policeman
Cole, who escorted the amusement hunting
Newburg youths not TO the opera house, but
10 Squire Jaco's matinee. in the Parsons
block, where they we're required TO answer
10 the charge Of unlawful fcsspass and
were fined S. and coats each. Not having
sufficient funds on their clothes to liquidatc,
ono Of the party pot up his watch as y
guarantee that the fines would he paid later
on. and The amusement hunters departed
disappointed and dissatisfied with their bad
luck
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08

corresrondenoe OF The Argus.
Miss Maude Liveugood lost valuable COW
few days ago.
Our farmers are busy putting on, their
lime and sowing oats.
Elmer Iiveusood expects to commence
work on his house in few days.
The Republican Primary has passed over
without, any very great danger to anyone.
Miss Rebecea Miller has the foundation
dug.oat for her new house aud the masons
will begin work on II in few days.
w. A. Wolfe. who has been suffering
with rheumatism good par, of the winter.
is much better and is.improviug his farm.
The road near w. A. woife's which was
ordered changed by the County Court. has
been completed aud makes much better
grade than the old one.
Mrs. benjamin. AMMAN was calling on her
daughter. Mrs. James Kelley who was con.
fined to her room with rheumatism. Mrs.
Kelley Is some better at this writing.
Our Epworth League is in full blast and
every body is invited 10 attend. We hope
!, may be the source by which the young
people may be led to more pious lives.
j. w. Feather aud son Troy, called on us
one day the pas, week. Mr.. Feather Is
now residing at Mountain Lake and was
taking some cattle that he had purchased,
over to his farm near Bruce,on.
Uncle Benny AMMAN tells us that we had
81 SHOWS the past winter agans, 20 the win.
ter before. Uncle Benny is very close
observer of the weather and can tell more
ahou, !, than the noted +. X. Smith.
grea, many ct our oldest citizens are
dropping out of the ranks and giving place
10 The mex, generation. Since our last
writing Martin DeBerry, one Of our oides,
citizens, passed peacefully away. Mr.. DE.
Berry was very highly respected. lie he
ionged to the German baptist church for
erea, number of years. Ills remains
were laid to res, in the Willie, cemetery ON
April 2S,h.
LITTLE Tom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08

Ray Shaw OF Grafton. has been here this
week visiting his uncle. Leroy Shaw.
Messrs. Hayden and Reed. the two coal
men OF fairmon,. have been here this week
Leslie Fields aud Miss Ethel Bower were
out at Reedsville. Sunday. calling on
friends
Thomas CLAYTON of Ncwburg. Is moving
TO Haywood this week into the Tlythe
property near the Baptist church.
A NJ. Lane has moved from the Fly,he
property near the Baptist church. into the
Martin residence on Beverly Hin
Mrs. Ear Hagans and Miss Eleanor Cope.
man of near town. left today for Clarks-
burg TO visit friends and relatives
\ Grafton girl broke an engagement be.
cause her fellow insisted on kissing her too
often. She could easily have broken him
of the habit by marrying him.
Prof. Rober, A. Armstrong has retired
from the Clarksburg News having sold his
interest to James Robinson. lie will devote
his time to study and will return to the
University in September 1905.
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Newburr News,
ice OF The Argu,

correspondence OF The Argus.
Harry {. Deck was in Clarksburg Mon.
day.
Miles b. Cobun of Tunneltou, was call.
ing on friends here Sunday.
Misses Belle Ellis aud Minnie Horchler
were in Grafton, Monday, shopping.
Miss Myrtle Weaver of Evansville, was in
town few days last week visiting relatives.
Davy Henry attended the Adam Fore.
paugh and Sell Bros big show at Fair
mont Tuesday.
Quite crowd from here attended the
Forepaugh and Sell Bros big show n,
Harrisburg Monday.
Miss Lima Corbin left Thursday for
Lit,leton to spend few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Rhua Adams.
Will Henry and Miss Jessie Spahr of
kingwood. spent Sunday in town, the guests
of !. b Smith and family.
Miss Dell Harrington, who has been in
Fairmont for several months, came home
Tuesday aud will remain at home this
summer.
Mrs. George Watkins aud little son. Ken
meth, and Mrs. Walter Glenn are visiting
their parents, John Shaw and wife, at
Feilowsville.
Invitations are out for the wedding of
Miss lola Harrington and MIR. Orval c.
Frazier, which will take place Wednesday
evening. May 18th, in the NJ. +. church.
Mrs. Mary Crimes, who has been visiting
her father, William Hart near Evansville,
is visiting friends in town. She is Just
recovering from severe attack of rheu.
matism
l.. Scott Meredith aud Harry c. Deck
left Tuesday for Parsons where they will
attend the Epworth League Convention
which convenes there this week. They will
then go on to Philippi and Beling,on for a
few days visit.
Miss Lucy Deck, the aged sister Of ]. L.
Deck of this place, died a, her home here
Wednesday evening, April goth, of heart
failure. She took sick Tuesday with spell
with her stomach 10 which she was subject
but continued growing worse until wednes-
day noon when her heart began TO fail and
she died at 6:3o O'Clock She was 81 years
of age and had made her home here with
J. l.. Deck for 20 years. The funeral took
place Friday at ? O'Clock from the house
with services conducted by Rev W. ID.
Carrico. Those present from distance
were John w. Deck of Cumberland;
George A. Deck of Grafton; Thorn,
Weaver and wife Of Evansville; Mrs. George
X. Price of Wicklow; George Deck and
wife of Fairmont; NJ. +. Grimes of
Everson; John Deck and wife, Will Deck.
Charlie WiImo,h and wife, Mrs. Ada Has
lip, Mrs. Jim Morgan. Miss Eta Warthen
and Buck Williams and wife. all of Grafton.
TRix.
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The Mines Close Down.

Special correspondence Of The Argus
TUSNgLroS, W. VA, May 9. 1900. ~ The
long looked for sbu, down Of the minss
occurred this morning. The trouble has
been brewing for some time and the men
we're expected 70 strike but did not. The
most recent difference has been between
Asst. Supt Morris and T.. w Myers, check
wcighnan on the south side. Mr. Morris
demanded Of the Union that they remove
Nh. Myers or the mine would be closed
down. This they refused to do and this
morning the mine was closed down inde6
nitciy. The lock out effects about 7so or
900 men.
II IS rumored that tho places Of the Union
men will be filled soon by Hungatians and
Poles but j, is hoped that this Is not true
Such course would he sure to bring about
serious trouble here, a. the miners arc
thoroughly organized.
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Recdsvlllc.
'rrcspondence OF The Argus.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
After a long delay we will come again.
DIR. q. A. Fortney's handsome cottage Is
nearing completion.
Miss Della keeiover aud brother Homer
are on the sick list.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas rur.
ner, son the I'D OF May.
Being daughters OF Eve. young ladies' are
OF course partial to twilight.
Lloyd Watson of Kingwood. was a
business visitor here Saturday
Nicholas Gross stili continues very m
with but little hopes OF recovery.
Abraham Reed OF Granville. was called
here to see his sister Mrs. Snider.
Mrs. Lydia pell OF Austin. was called TO
the bed side OF her sick brother N. Gross.
Miss Annie X. Reed has returned home
after spending the winter at Aibrightsvilie.
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Din were visiting
MIR. and Mrs John Gross az Morgantown
Miss Bessie Jones will leave ir a few
days to visit he brother. who lives In Ohio.
Mrs. Watkins and son William, were
visiting friends at kingwood last Thurs.
day.
Men who accomplish most never seem IL
hurry no matter how much they may have
TO do.
Miss Eleanor Copeman and Mrs. Swear.
cngin of Kingwood, were visiting ut Nicko.
las Gross Friday.
Lon Sharpes who has been a, Smith6cld
IN ma G.s Al.
brand new wife.
] u. Ciarkson and Forest Din caves Mon.
day for Denver, Colorado. where they will
spend the summer.
David l.. Keefover starts Monday Tor a
months visit with his mother aud other
relatives in Kansas.
MIR. and Mrs Fred Rechtinc attended
the quarterly meeting al Browns church
Saturday and Sunday.
Frank Wolf treated his store and dwell.
ing to new coat OF paint. which adds very
much to its appearance
Isaac =. Martin and olevia Fairfax OF
your town, were spending the day at Mrs
Emily Faixfax's Friday.
A bouncing baby girl was born May and
TO MIR and Mrs WILDER McGinnis. The
may friends OF pap extends congratu.
lations.
The best time TO lecture a man on the
evils Of smoking Is directly after lac has
put the wrong end OF a lighted cigar In his
mouth.
Mr. and Mrs. S. ID. Gatewood and Miss
Flynn aud MIR. Thomas were calling on
friends near Recdsvillc and Gladesyilie
Sunday.
Mrs. Watkins and son William. OF the
Halfway House will leave now soon TO
spend the summer with his daughter Mrs
Miller OF Wheeling
Hugh Watson arrived home from Porto
Rico and we are sorry TO say has been sick
since his arrival. Hughs many friends
are glad TO see YIN home again.
Well we would like TO say more but we
see the editor pointing to the waste basket
so we will have to quit. We always like to
encourage our editor by sending him the
news from our town and vicinity. for we
aften think we see him leave the editorial
room tired in brain and body, yet with a
smile on his face and a cherry whistle
from his lips all because we send him the
news ETA REg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08
From another correspondent.

From another correspondent.
Lee Shaiier is preparing TO build soon.
l.. NJ Stone has purchased a fine wagon.
George Cla,k's house is nearing compile
iion.
a fine veranda now graces the Lloyd
House.
U. G.. squres was business visitor at
Morgantown.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur MeGinnis
girl baby.
Mrs. Snyder, who has been on the sick
list, is much better.
Mr.. and Mrs %. F. Wolfe we're visiting
at Masontown Sunday.
Emme, foriney left for Keyser, Sunday,
where he has some contracts.
William Reed of Muneie, Ind, is visiting
his brothers and sisters here
y. +. Wolfe Is improving his property by
coat Of paint and new roof.
Edward Gross, who was hurt in the mines
some time ago, is able to walk about.
a grand May ball was held here Saturday
night, May 3rd, which was a great success.
As The strains Of music foaied out on the
evening air mingled with the merry laughter
Of buxom ladies aud athletic young men, II
gave proof that our young people are upto-
date. There we're appreciative crowds in
attendance from Kingwood aud Mason,own
which added greatly to the pleasure Of the
evening
Uxz,p C,ro
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May Marriages.

William BevfIdgc 70 Almira fcain g.
James u. 1ects a. Della =. Goodring i6
Charles Miucr -. Lizzie Harrington a.
Henry Parkins IS Hattie b. ShaHer 10
Elmer Z. Watson ~. Matte y Robinson
o.
Harvey y Shaeer 20. Lcsuc y. Gale %.
Joseph n Iiarshbargcr ~. Hattie
Cuthcric 90
William Clarkson ~, Matte Hamilton
a.
Hubert Pcntony ~. Trina Ashby Ie
All natives Of Preston except parkins
who Is from Pennsylvania.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08
Hundreds

Are Buying their Drugs and
Druggists Sundries from us by
mail" They Save time and money
Remember we GUARANTEES Salts.
FACTION or MONEY RETURNED.
Wholesalers Sell Cheap at Re
tail.
Address with remittance,
GRAFTON DRUG & CHEMICAL Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Grafton, w. Va.
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Deaths beings.

Mrs. Nancy Groves, wife Of Walter
Groves, died at the home Of her mother. Mrs.
Mary Higgins Of Herring. on April az.
1907. II heart trouble and consumption.
She leaves husband. child. mother, three
sisters and SIX brothers 10 mourn her loss
The family have The sympathy IF the PEG.
pie in their sad bereavement as this makes
four deaths IN such short lime.
a FeIsND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-08

II the District Court OF the United states
for the District Of West Virginia.
IN BANKRUPTCY
~ the matter Of
J. T.. Duiin IN Bankruptcy.
To the creditors Of y. Dulin OF New.
burg, in the County Of Preston and District
aforesaid p bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that on the 20
day Of April 1909. the said r. Dulin.
duly adjudicated bankrupt; and the FIRST
meeting Of his creditors will be held at
my Office ~ Whtcscarvcr Building. on
Main street. in Grafton West Virginia. on
the 18th day Of May, roo2 al 10 o'clock A.
N az which time the said creditors may
attend. prove their claims appoint
trustee. examine the bankrupt and trans
act such other business as may properly
come before the said meeting
Eugene SOmmerville.
Referee IN Bankruptcy.
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