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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

Presidents recommendation of the
repeal of the Stone and Timber act
will be carried into effect. 1t is
claimed that great abuses have re-
suited from the provisions of this
act and that thousands OF acres of
western timber lands have been de.
nuded of their timber. So far as
its beneficial results are concerned
1t is claimed that they benefit but
few.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
The Presidents Message to Co

The Presidents Message to Con-
gress deals in glittering generalities
on the Trust question but shows
plainly that nothing will be done
this time on this subject. No tariff
reform need be expected either
from this Congress.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
NEW CABINET OFFICER.

President Roosevelt in his message
to Congress has this to say about a
new Cabinet officer and it is likely
that Congress will pass an act Great
ing department of commerce and
make the head of it Cabinet
officer:
1t is earnestly hoped that a secre-
tary of commerce may be created,
with a seat in the Cabinet. The
rapid multiplication of questions
affecting labor and capital, the
growth and completely of the
organizations through which both
labor and capital now find express
sion, the steady tendency toward
the employment of capital in huge
corporations, and the wonderful
strides of this country toward leader
ship in the International business
world justify an urgent demand for
the creation of such a position.
Substantially all the leading COM
mercial bodies in this country have
united in requesting its creation.
1t is desirable that some such
measure as that which has already
passed the Senate be enacted into
law. The creation of such depart
ment would in itself be an advance
toward dealing with an exercising
supervision over the whole subject
of the great corporations doing an
interstate business, and with this end
IN view, the Congress should endow
the department with large powers,
which could be increased as expert
ence might show the need.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

There are already signs Of an
active and interesting fight in the
Senate over admission to statehood
OF Oklahoma, Arizona and New
Mexico. The Dem ocrats are practi-
cally unanimous for admission.
The New England Republicans are
unanimously opposed to it and the
others are divided. II il is found
that the bill cannot be defeated in
It's entirety an effort will be made TO
single out Oklahoma which is re.
garded as reasonably safe to 90 Re
publican, to the exclusion OF the
other two territories.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

We have received from our old
friend Lewis p. White. the Vice
President and Manager of The
Bank of Whatcom of Whatcom,
Washington, comparative state
ment Of the business of that institu-
ton for the past FIVE years and it
shows a wonderful increase and
splendid financial condition. The
Bank began business on November
8, 1897 with $s,4oo.45 deposits and
Nov. 8, 1909 had S4o3,7s3.a8 on
deposit. Hon. w. G.. Brown of
Kingwood is President of the Bank,
S. A. Post of Weston, cashier, Geo.
M. Crawford, Ist Assistant cashier
and Clarence G. White (son of l..
p. White) is and Assistant cashier
and Henry p. Jukes Is the Teller.
This makes a good working force,
but the big business Of the bank
keeps them all busy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

Senator Hanna holds to his posi-
ton as expressed by the Injunction
"Stand pat". Senator Hansbrough,
on the other hand, when asked by
your correspondent regarding the
prospect of antitrust legislation said,
"Perhaps the Sherman law should
be strengthened by amendment as
suggested by Attorney General
Knox. Thus far it has been quite
effective wherever applied and
doubtless there are still combina-
tons which can be reached by it.
But there must be progress in the
matter of corrective statues and it
may be that existing law will not
reach the more modern trusts. If
the Attorney General can make it
plain that the law should be amend
ed Congress will not hesitate TO act
at once. AS far as it is possible TO
judge the situation the western Re
publicans hope to see prompt anti
trust legislation and the eastern Re
publicans are irrevocably opposed
to it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

The Governor has appointed Col.
I. t. McDougsll Of the Ceredo
Advance a member Of the Board of
Regents for the School for the Deaf
and Blind at Romney, to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Bro. S. s. Buzzerd Of the Nor
gan Messenger at Berkeley Springs.
We are sorry to lose Bro. Buzzerd
from the Board as he was a very
valuable member but we welcome
Col. McDougall as another good
newspaper man who will FIJI the
position with ability and credit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

The scheme in the going to church
line, is to stay at home, as the Irish
would say, and still hear the sermon
all right by using telephones and
large transmitter in the church
near the pulpit 10 catch the sermon
as delivered by the minister. The
farmers out in the country or, people
who are sick or crippled or in any
way unable to get to church owing
70 snow-drifts. bad roads, stormy
weather etc can have telephone con
nection with the church and get
the sermon and music just as we'll
a, home and dodge the collection
basket without having 70 look the
other way or appear absent minded.
However we don't believe the new
scheme will ever become popular
with the preachers and we expect
the next Conference 10 pass strong
resolutions against IL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11


The new daily paper at Wheel.
ing. The Evening Telegraph is the
most enterprising paper ever started
In the state. 1t made its debut last
Wednesday and had a ten thousand
dollar damage suit on its hands be-
fore the first edition was all out.
This item Of news has been publish
cd far and near and is a big advertis
ment for the Telegraph. The paper
criticised James J. Corbett, the
famous pugilist, who is now playing
in the Empire Stock Company and
was in Wheeling that day. We do
not know what arrangement the
paper has with Corbett but It is a
mighty good stroke Of advertising.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

Secretary Root has at last won
the support Of the senior member OF
the Committee on Military Affairs
for his army reorganization bill and
Senator Proctor has introduced the
bill framed by the Secretary provid-
ing for general staff, which shall
supervision over the army in lieu OF
single lieutenant general Apropos
Of the Military Affairs Committee.
Senator Hawley, the chairman. is
falling so rapidly that il is not re
garded as probable that he will
again be able to assume the duties
Of that position.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
! / !

Senator Hoar, chairman of the
Committee on Judiciary, has already
taken stand against antitrust legis-
lation on the ground that there will
not be time during the short session
to handle the subject comprehensive
ly and intelligently. Senator Gull
lom, on the other hand, has offered
a bill amending the Sherman law so
that interstate commerce in trust
made goods shall incur penalty OF
from $500 to S., 900.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
IMPORTANT.

We will continue Our TWENTY
PER CENT. DISCOUNT SALE
until February Ist, 1903. This will
give a chance TO make your Holiday
Purchases of us at the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

IRA f. ROBINSON. President.
j As. w. FLYNN. Vice President.
5. II. WHITE. Cashier.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

Ex-speaker Reed is in Washing
ton and is dangerously i'll. There
is rumor at the Capital that Mr..
Reed came to Washington to ascer-
tain what the chances would be for
him as "Wall Street candidate"
against Mr.. Roosevelt in the next
national convention but he told
your correspondent that he came
here only in the interest of client
who has a case before the Supreme
Court.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
I / /

The action of Speaker Henderson,
in recognizing the new representa-
tive from Connecticut, Mr.. Brand
gee, Immediately after he was sworn
in, and permitting him to move adj
journment out of respect TO the late
Representative Russell, is regarded
by the Democrats as an unprecedent-
ed exhibition of partisanship. At
the time that Mr.. Brandgee asked
recognition, Representative Lanham
Of Texas had been on his feet for
some minutes endeavoring to secure
permission to inform the House of
the death of Representatives Shep-
pard and de Graffenreid, both OF his
state, and with view to moving
adjournment in respect to them.
On Tuesday, however, Mr.. Lanham
secured recognition and the House
adjourned out of respect to his
colleagues.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
Mammoth Stock

The Finest Line and Greatest
Variety of Rockers Ever Exhibited
in West Va. All Will Be Sold at
the Big Discount.
Our Big Auction only made room
for the New Goods. We cleared
out the old stock and have the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

From FIVE acres of land owned by
II. +. and J. II. Waggoner near the
mouth Of Jesse Hughes run IN Lewis
county, Sss bushels Of corn in the
ear were obtair ed, being III bush
les per acre, in the ear Of the Gold.
en- Superb variety. The largest Of
ears measuring about TO inches in
length, and as much as Q inches in
circumference, with from 70 to a.
rows to the ear with from 50 to 50
grains to the row. The grains OF
one large ear were counted and
found 70 be 1910. Who comes next2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

When Mr.. Sheppard of Texas
was brought forward to be sworn in
many people supposed he was a
refractory page being brought to the
Speakers desk for discipline, so
youthful is he in appearance. He
has been elected, not only to fill the
unexpired term Of his father, but for
the next Congress as well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

The lot sale boom has spread to
Kingwood, W. Va, one hundred
lots having been disposed Of there
recently for about $1,000. That
town seems likely to come in for its
share Of the prosperity Of that staff
Il will be on the main line Of the
Morganlown & Kingwood railroad
which in expected to run from Bel
ington to Piitsburg by way Of Way
nesburg Uniontown Genius.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11

It's generally believed that the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
Most Complete Line Of New Goods

Now on Our Floors that will be
Sold at 20 Per Cent from Regular
Low Prices.
See Our Nurse Rockers that net
for Only 6oc.
Large Double Cane Seated Oak
Arm Rocker for $3.50 that you
Pay Others So. 90 for.
You will Appreciate Our Efforts
to Please You if You Will Come
and See for Yourself What we Have
to Offer.
Yours truly,
]. H. ROdsheaver & Son,
Terra Alta, West Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
Reduced Prices.

We have contracted for good
that MUST BE DISPOSED OF
Wholesale or Retail. Come anc
See this
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
WA SHiNGTON LETTER.
No Antitrust Legislation Or Tariff
Reform Mt This Session or Congress,
The Republicans Will Try Hard To
Knock The Bottom Ont or The
Surplus.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, Iooa.-
Form our Regular Correspondent.
Congress is in session, the Presi.
dents message has been made pub
lie and the legislative wheels on
Capitol Hill are again in action.
With great surplus in the Treasury
there will be no dearth Of bills en-
acted during the short session, each
looking to the depletion of the re-
serve If not to the national welefarc.
The Presidents message, however,
while appealing to the patriotic
sense of members of both parties, is
already being interpreted by the
Republican leaders as sanctioning a
mastery inactivity in regard to that
legislation of which the country
stands in the greatest need.
III
That the President should have
handled the subject of tariff revision
with such extreme conservatism was
disappointment not only to the
Democrats of both houses but TO
many of the Republicans as well.
A western senator, whose con-
stituents are clamoring for tariff re-
vision, said today that it was clear
not only that the President had
yielded to the eastern contingent in
his party but that he had even
modified very markedly the passage
which related to the tariff since it
was first drafted. The message as
whole was we'll received and is re-
garded as exhibiting heighth of
ideals which it is feared will be lost
on the practical politicians of the
Republican party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-11
A Fifteen Dollar Present

to the Best Bean Gueser. Dollar Cash Purchase
from Decemer I2th to 25th will ente purchaser
on me Number OF Beans in Bottle Now Inspection
Our store The one Guessing Nearest the Number
win ~
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
OLD GUARD BALL NEAR AT HAND

OLD GUARD BALL NEAR AT HAND The Old Guard ball will take place next Thursday night in the Metropoi- tan Opera House, New York, and the committee of arrangements has prom ised to make the affair the most sue cessful in the history of the Old Guard entertainment, the first of which was held in April 1869, in the Academy of Music.
 A large number of prominent persons is expected to be present including, besides those from New York city, guest from Boston, Hartford, New Ha- ven, Canada, Albany, Richmond, At lanta, Charleston, Washington and oth- CT cities. A feature of the Old Guard balls is the grand march, which takes place at midnight. Major S. Ellis Briggs, the commander will lead the march. and the officers and members will each escort a military or naval guest The handsome uniforms of the members of the guard and the officers will make a brilliant picture, The Foot Guard of this city will attend.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21

Committee on arbitration and com plaint-S. s. Adams, F. s. Street, c. F. Hart
 Committee on membership-George ], Bassett, E. A. Street, c. F. Levere, R. S Pagter J. A. Fogarty, M. F. Cos grove, G. M. Adkins.
 Committee on efficiency-M. D, Cos grove, F. B. Street, J. A. Hamilton.
 Committee on entertainment-F. j.. Linsley, L. A. Mansfield, w. s, Hamb- lin, George B. Post, George B. John son, c. J. Monson, jr., c. M, Adkins.
 Committee on collections-S. F. Dib- hle, J A. Hamilton, l.. A. Mansfield,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
DEFEAT OF A EXTERNAL PUR-
 POSE.


 He had been hanging around my girl for some time, and I saw that unless something was done before long he would soon become a member of the family. I had drowned upon the mat ter right from the start as l didn't think he was good enough for my daughter. But from the beginning I simply constituted a hopeless minority, as my wife thought he was perfect paragon. I thought I knew better, and when one Sunday I saw him at ball game l was sure of it,
 I am a great lover of the American game and Sunday is the only day that l have time to attend have always been very careful to keep from my wife the fact that l ever attended a game of ball on Sunday, as she is a very strict church member and views with horror any one who seeks pleasure on the Sab bath. So when I saw the young man there at the game thought had found a way to bring her over to my side. Knowing full we'll that if I did his chances of becoming a member of the family were mighty slim. I hadn't the SHguteSL lded JIldL ne ihu SeSH Hlc tilSlP and l thought I could startle an admis- sion from him that would show him up in his true colors, and without danger to myself So when he called the other night l said suddenly:
 Young man, where were you last Sundaye"
 "Oh I just sat two rows ahead of you, he answered easily.
 That threw explanations back on me, and left me gasping for breath
 "Fine sermon, wasn't it?' he added a later, coming to my rescue like the trump he is.
 "Oh, you dear fellow, did you go to 1 church and say nothing to me about l it?" cried my wife. Flow lovely! What l was the text?" I was simply incapable of answering. | and again that young man filled the 1 breach.
 Ninety and nine" said he
 The score wasn't quite as bad as that | --almost, though Sayl he's the finest | young man that ever drew breath, and he can have anything that belongs to | Free Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
MA,.
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SENATOR PLATES ANNOUNCER
 MENT

CEINAlDh FILA II D A1N1NoON1Is-
 MENT.
 Evidently the political situation in New York and throughout the country is too interesting to make retirement at this time inviting for a veteran like the senior New York senator. The lines local and national, are forming true political campaigner, while there s life there's fight Tammany is down and discredted. The republicans are in complete possession at Albany. New York has not been as strong in Wash ington in considerably more than half a century. With MT. Roosevelt in the White House, MT. Root in the war de- pertinent, MT Platt and Mir Depew in the senate and MT. Payne the majority leader In the house. the Smpire state ranks in influence on national affairs in accordance with her great stake in the game. Her throw is of inter- est to the entire table.
 But strong as this position is, it can not be maintained except by the ut most vigilance and by the making of the wisest of dispositions by those in power. And maybe MT Platt, one of his party's most experienced men, con- suits it's interests fully as much as his personal inclinations in deciding to re- main in commission while the excite nent runs so high and the results are so mportant.-Washing Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
MINOR SUES FOR S1f.0

Abraham Alpert, a minor, has brought suit for $10,000 damages against George w., Charles, Edward H., Frederick S. and Henry E. Backes, cap makers in Wallingford, under the firm name of M. Backes' Sons. The plaintiff alleges that last November, while in the en-. ploy of the firm which manufacture caps, torpedoes and other explosives he was told by the foreman to mix an ex- plosive whose properties he was unfa- miliar with. As the result of subse- quent explosion he was so injured that he will be disfigured for life and may lose his eyesight. At present he is in the Meriden hospital. He is acted for by David Albert, who has retained J. Birney Futile as counsel The case comes up in the court of common pleas for the first Tuesday in February.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
IN AND ABOUT THE COURTS
SUPREME COURT OF ERROR
 COMES IN TO-DAY.

Famous Suit of shelton vs. Henly That Has Been Reviewed by Supreme Court, Finally Settled Fraud Alleged fin BrOphy Appeal from Probate--O OR ce Hoy Punished.
 The supreme court of errors will meet
 in this city for the January term to-
 day The docket includes twenty-four
 cases, the greater number of which concerns New Haven county Among the eases there is the appeal of Ann Maria Rathbun, the appeal from pro- bate of the Betsy Bradley case, involv- ing the disposal of s750,0O0 worth of property; besides a large number of damage suits.
 In the superior court the jury cases for to-day are the following: John E. Fox & Go, vs. Buchell, suit over note; Spittler vs, Hofford, Clark vs. Thomp- son, administrator.
 Judge Elmer in the civil side of the superior court will hear the following cases: Mansfield vs Pratt ct als., Lins- ley vs. the Oxford Brass Coundry com pany ct als,; Holloday ct al vs. the Oxford Brass Foundry company.
 In the civil side of the common pleas court Judge Cable has the following cases assigned: Kate Ryder vs. David Moretzky, ct ux., on trial; Marion Bartlett vs. Frank N. Treat, hearing in damages on default, special; Law renee Kling, ct al, vs. John F. Calla- han; Cornelius Peck vs B. S. Hosllins, Sarah McMahon, ct all vs. the city of New Haven, hearing to the court on damages on default.
 Tn the criminal side of the common pleas court Judge Hubbard will direct the jury to consider further the case against John W. Welch, charged with a purse from Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson on Christmas eve. On Thurs day the jury had rendered no verdict In this case
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
 A GOOD RECOMM MENDATION.

q have noticed that the sale on Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets is almost invariably to those who have once used them" says MT. J. H. Weber. a prominent druggist of Cas- cade. Iowa. What better recommends ton could any medicine have than for people to call for it when again in need of such remedy? Try them when you feel dull after eating, when you have bad taste in your mouth, feel bilious, have no appetite or when troubled with constipation, and you are certain to be delighted with the prompt relief which they afford For sale by all druggists.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
The Boston Grocery Co., Chapel and Temple Sts.
 Telephone o41.
REAL ESTATE RECORD.

Deeds Filed in the Town Clerks Office
 Yesterday.
 The following deeds were filed for rec ord in the town clerks office yesterday afternoon:
 Warranty deeds-William O. Higgins to Charles M. Higgins, 40 feet on Ferry street; Michael J. Powers to Oliver s. White, 5S feet on Fountain street.
 Quit claim deeds-Henry Eaton to Frank A. Cotton ct ux., 511a feet on Iamberton street; National Savings bank to Stewart H. Morgan, 35 feet on Chambers street; Oliver s. White to Nora F. Powers, 12 feet on Philip street and 55 feet on Fountain street; Ellsworth Warner to Annie w. Atchin- son, 15 feet on Grove street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
ORANGE INSTALLATION.
New Haven County Pomona to Meet
 With the Hamden Grange.

New Haven County Pomona to Meet
 With the Hamden Grange.
 The officers of New Haven County grange recently elected at Wallingford will be installed at the meeting with Hamden grange next Thursday at the town hall, Centerville. Sheriff F. B. Sibley, of Windham county, will be the installing officer. Sheriff Sibley is a state grange deputy.
 The Hamden ladies will furnish dinner at 12:30. At the afternoon ses- sion, which will be opened in the fourth degree, Hon. J. H. Hale, the noted fruit grower, will be present and deliver lecture upon Fruit Culture" which will be accompanied by many views. The new elected state grange chap lain, Rev. Frank Countryman, will be present, also several other state grange officials.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
BANK MADE DEPENDANT

Suit has been brought against the Connecticut Savings bank by Fitzger- aid & Walsh, for their client, Miss Helen c. Ahearn of this city. In the suit the plaintiff claims that an aunt of hers, Mary s. Ahearn, acted as a trustee for her and had on deposit in the bank the sum of $510. The aunt died on the 22d of January, 1901, and subsequent to the death the plaintiff demanded the money held by the bank and the bank refused to give it to her. She has now sued for 1t and claims damages Of $500
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-01-21
FRAUD IS ALLEGED.

In the case of Mark Brophy's appeal from probate, reasons of appeal have been filed in the superior court
 This is a Meriden case and is a con- test over the will of the late Eliza Lenehan of that city She bequeathed four nephews and two nieces $500 each and gave the contestant only $50.
 The reasons of Brophy's appeal say that the testatriX was not of sound mind and memory; that the will was procured by fraud undue influence and improper importantly on the part of persons to the appellant unknown.