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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
FOR SALE.

GLOBE wERNrcKE systems facilitate busi- ness. they decrease office work and increase your profits; they give satisfaction; now Is the time to adopt up-to-date methods for next business season; our wernicke saiezman can tell you how to do it. Ed c. Fowler Co. u-1o
 thu-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

FOR RENT-Store in Glenmore Hotel. Perry n,oderI nu;, opposite city market room lsxs5 ali iiSht ard d"nProVements n,D large show windows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

WANTED-Principal for the High School at Scale. Ala, for the coming session; election 10 be held Friday, July i7 For particulars. ad- dress J. E. Henry. Secretary Board Of Trus- tees wed-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

We also offer for sale the beautiful resi- dence of Mir Bradford Hardie on South Perry Street. This Is a rare opportunity to secure one of the ''beauty placesh on this prominent thoroughfare Besides a modern dwelling. the lot Is 6S by 2Io feet to an alley. Price very reasonable, with easy terms. We will cheer fully show you the place.
 Holt & Straugs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

We have several small dwellings for sale which will net a high rate of interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

FOR RENT-Selma Inhrmary. completely fur ntshed and fully equipped with operating room and 4 beds. For terms apply to Mrs. A. w
 Cawthon, Selma, Ala at FOR RENT-Nice Groom house s. Court St, SEQ S-room house Jeff Davis Ave, SIS; both have modern convenences. Thomas & Gunter
 NEW and recently improved offices: excellent location; terms reasonable. Apply to Clifford Lanier. Jr. corner Washington and S. Perry Streets. I2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE

Real Estate For Sale. ruelve per cent investment on Dexter Ave Improvements are in first-class order. Apply early as this will interest you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
WANTAD-bOARD OK ROOM.

wANTED-Dressmaking work by Mrs. w. D Battle, 73I $. McDonough St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

Store No. lI7 Commerce Street. ,. store with modern basement, No Ios pex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05
WANTED-SITUATIoN.

WANTED-Room with bath convenient, near in. by young man. Answer X. X. K, this of flee. 8
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

WANTED-Four unfurnished rooms or part of house suitable for light housekeeping; no objection to suburbs if convenient to car line tiser. su-3t-S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05

FOR sALE-The wernicke eiactic bookcass leads all others; is the best and costs no more;
 1t is the bookcase for your home. Ed C. Fow- Ter Co., su-vd-l0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-05


 The experiments on the Government farm have proved the possibility of rais- ing fine crops of several kinds; the never-failing alfalfa is one that has been a success; tiacentes a kind of sorghum. is another. Tiacente will give crops in excess of eight tons to the acre, and the present price of Calcutta chopped fod- der, inferior to tiacente, is 8. 50 per sack of about 220 pounds. local currency; that is the price paid by the wholesaler. as shown by their Custom House declara tions. It is retailed at $7.5O per sack. The profit from the proper cultivation Of fodder is evident It should not be overlooked that the prices given are fin local currency. silver worth about 40 cents to the dollar.
 It Is also to be taken into considera- tion that the government farm has been worked under the supervision of an American. a graduate of an agricultu- ral college in Kentucky-Mr. Richmond A4aand' that such crops are not to be ex-
 sFa He
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17
March 9. via Atlantic Coas, Linz
ODE TO THE BUCKwmgAr MAN.

Mr.. S. II Rodeheaver, better
known as the "Buckwheat Man, +"
Is making his annual visit to our
city with good stock Of the famous
Preston county, West Virginia,
buekwheat -four.
No doubt you've read Of sunny Jim.
In fymes on Force unnumbered:
But " you ever think he's "it"
You'll find that you have blundered.
n you 10 sunny smiles would bask.
Look up old sunny sam"
Iust call AZ 10th and Main and ask
To see the "Buokwheat Man"
The above from a Pennsylvania
paper shows that Raymond has in
vaded the Keystone State and Is
spreading the "Buckwheat Itch in
that section.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17
8 SPECIAL TOURS TO FLORIDA.
Baltimore x Ohio Railroad via
Washington at Very Low Rates.
January s6. via seabosrd Air Line.

January 9o. via Seabosrd Air Line.
Tickets including, IN addition to
round trip railroad fare, sleeping
car accommodations and meals en-
route Washington to Jacksonville
and return. Returning, leave lack
.sonyilIe February 10.
February 9 via Southern Railway
Tickets including, in addition to
round trip railroad fare, sleeping
car accommodations and meals en-
route Washington to jacksonville.
Returning, leave Jacksonville Feb
ruary a..
March 9. via Atlantic Coast Line
Tickets including, in addition to
round trip railroad fare, sleeping
car accommodation and meals en-
route Washington to Jacksonville,
but not for the return. Returning.
tickets will be good on any regular
train until May 81, 1904.
For detailed information call up.
on Baltimore & Ohio Ticket Agents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

TO his statement, which he pub
lished in the Journal. There 10 no
reason why John should not have
the nomination unless Boss Jim de.
crees otherwise.
Then you acknowledge the fact
that Major Flynn dicates the nom.
nations for Preston1" I asked, as a
vision OF a County Clerkship ap-
peared before me.
"a prophet without honor, save
in his own country, applies to a
boss in politics." he said. with a
twinkle in his eye. "But the great
est surprise to me was when Bill
Schaefer(see that you spell his
name correctly for Bill takes great
pride in the spelling of his name)
called to see me and consult the
oracle. Bill has passed the age of
sweet sixteen aud has an accumu-
lation of gray matter in his Uranium
which has Slapped the vitality out of
his whiskers and caused them to
grow sparsely which reminds one of
angels visits-few and far between.
But with all this Bill has call from
politics like Dowie from Elijah.
have come to consult you,
began Bill, with a suavity and po-
lish which denoted the past master
in politics. eve all recognize you
as 1t, since Bill Dawson left this
county and tackled the Hog Com
bine on the banks of the Kanawha.
/ have roamed the hills of old
Preston for the past ffty-seven
years, during which time / have
mastica.ed and cracked every nut
grown on her soil. At last / have
found a nut that / cannot chew
without the assistance of my friends.
/ have reference to the sheriffalty.
You can assist me il you will. /
want the Office and / want it now.
l attacked it from the ambush on
more than one occasion, only to
be repulsed and driven back. The
years of anguish / have spent in
grasping for the Office can never be
effaced from my memory as long as
the Office of sheriffalty lives and is
filled by another man. 1t is with
fathers pride that / proclaim to
the Republican party, and Chair
man Flynn in particular, that l
have given to the Republican party
fourteen sons to vote the straight
ticket. II there is another man in the
Republican party who has furnished
an equal number of sons / am will
ing to relinquish my claim on the
sheriffalty. Otherwise must pro-
test 20 President Roosevelt TO Civ
ing the Offices to the people who
ignore his race suicide warning
This race suicide is becoming so
alarming that France proposes to
pension and support the man who
gives voters to his country"
Ipromised Bill to do all could to
persuade Boss Jim to pronounce
In his favor, and intend to keep
my word. From this time hence
forth the slogan shall be: "Bill and
the Boys: I command you to do
likewise" was his parting shot.
THE RAMpIRp
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17
The RAMBLER


The Irona Mines closed down
this week indefinitely and affairs
are in a very unsatisfactory condi-
ton all around. The Company
claims that the coal market is con-
TESTED and prices very low and that
they were compelled to make
slight reduction in wages, till spring
or better prices. The men refused
to accept any reduction and both
sides claim the "honor" of closing
down. The miners had meeting
here yesterday and there was large
attendance, TO organize branch of
the United Mine Workers of
America and listen to addresses of
National officers. There seems to
be no chance for resumption of
work soon and we fear that some of
the miners families will suffer and
we think the men are making a
mistake, as the Company can stand
II betterthan they can and we never
knew of strike yet that was
success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

Both our Senators have been
kept busy OF late denying important
interviews and other views attribu-
ted TO them. First Senator Elkins
talked freely 20 the Parkesburg
News about Senator SCOTS re-
election and came out squareiy for
him. The matter was too good TO
keep and the News spread the glad
tidings abroad. OF course il raised
the devil among the politicians and
friends OF the Wheeling Beer Keg
and Huntington,Money Bag and our
Senior Senator has been very busy
ever since trying to explain the in
teryiew without Just downright
lying and II has required more twist
ing than the building Of an old fash
Toned rail fence. We have never
doubted for moment but the News
told the exact truth about IL. AS 20
whether il was guilty Of bad faith
and dicourtesy IN thus giving the
Senator away or not, We do not
know, but why in the devil cant
politicians and statesmen be honest
and truthful as well as other peoplep
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

You can never appreciate the
weight of your friends infirmities
more than when you have to lug
him home drunk some night, and
now that the holiday season is com.
ing on we thought we would men
ton il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

Missionaries need not be sent to
China to find heathens. They can
find them almost at their own doors,
or perhaps right at the next door.
Religion and christianity as we'll as
charity should begin at home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

From papers sent us by Judge
Hoke, our Consul at Windsor,
Canada, and from other Dominion
papers, we note that the sentiment
of that country is very strong
against annexation and that the
majority of the people are strongly
against an alliance with the United
States.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17


There has been much. discussion here of
the many instances in which President
Roosevelt has betrayed his exaggerated idea
of the powers and duties of the Executive
branch of the National Government. cuti-
cism Of such actions of the President are bv
no means confined to the Democratic party.
AZ the final session Of the last Congress.
$500, 900 was appropriated for the prosecu-
ton by the Attorney General of violations
OF the antitrust laws. large portion Of
this money remains uuexpended. Referring
to this the President says in bis annual
message; 81 now recommend as n matter
OF the utmost importance and urgency, the
extension Of the purpose Of this appsopria.
ton, so that il may be available. under the
direction Of the Attorney General aud. until
used, for the due enforcement Of the laws
OF The United States IN general and especially
OF the civil and criminal laws relating 10
public lands and the laws relating to postal
crimes and ofensss aud the subject IF natu-
raizaiion.' In other words, the President
asks Congrcs 10 turn over several hundred
thousand dollars, appropriated for q specific
purpose, for The use If tie Administrator
IN the general enforcement Of the iaws
Such an act is violation Of the spirit of
the Constitution and Of express provisions
Of the statutes. which declares thar all ap-
proprations shall be made for specific
purposes. In another pau If his message
which deals with Panama. Mr.. Roosevelt
has shown himself 10 be the arbitrary inter.
prefer Of acts If Congress. The last Con.
gress instructed The President 10 negotiate
treaty with Columbia for the Panama canal.
such negotiations failed, and after the
resolution IN Panama, the President held
that the orders Of Congress did not refer
particularly 70 The government which might
thereafter get possession If tho canal Such
an Interpretation was enforced, showed q
lack Of appropriations If the powers ~ Con-
gress and esiabllshcd a bad precedent In
the matter ~ recess appointments the
President made another arbitrary decision
The extra session ~ Congress ended al
noon last Monday The regular session be-
gan Al once The appointments ~ General
Wood, DR.. Crum and others had MOI been
confirmed by the Senate IN order that
these men might continue 20 draw their
salary ~ recess appointments. until the
Senate acted upon them, the President held
that there was an infnitismal recess between
the two sessions and sent IN the nominations
again a. recess appointments
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

With the Xlay instrument man
is able to see objects through six
inches of wood and read closed
books, but the attempt to read a
woman's mind through it would be
, fa;lrr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

The pen is mighlier than the
sword, out a good, stout, hickory
club is better than either when
man Is being chased around
house by a bull dog.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17
OUR washington LETTER.
Trying to Smother Up the Post
office Scandals.
Trade Between this Country and the
philippines to be In American
Vessels
From our regular corre.poudcn,

From our regular correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Dec. "a, 1000
Posioffice scandals we're the subject II the
FIRST interesting debate in the Senate since
the regular session began. Senator Peprose,
Republican. introduced n resolution calling
upon the Postmaster General 10 send all the
papers OF the recent Investigate ms To the
Committee on Pos,offices and Post-roads.
which Committee would institute a further
investigation IL 1, thought necessary. The
Republicans favored this resolution. but
the Democrats wished To ameod IL by m King
the investigation mandatory and both the
Senate and House. Senator German lead
the Democrats in his first important speech
since his return to the Senate. Senator
Lodge and others opposed him. Mr. German
said In part "Sir. the country is not salts
he'd with the course of this investigation,
thorough as IL may have been as to a few
individuals The prominent ones insist that
II Is persecution F; that they are being made
the scape goats Of a great avalanche Of
fraud which has been perpetrated because
~s"s's "'bhef w autuOfity nave Dcen nepli-
gent. We want the facts. We want TO
open the books. We want the investiga-
ton thorough and complete, and then we
will see whether the President, with his
great power. will turn out The inefficient aud
prosecute all the rascaIs, aud have no
doubt he will. Let us aid him to purify
the Department and to prevent these whole
sale frauds in the future Senator Lodge
replied by saying that congressional in
vestigation was the most clumsy one
possible, and cited as proof of this asser-
ton, that the Department had been nyes,i-
gated by two congressional committees
which had been unable TO find anything
wrong. Senator Nelson added that the
facts which would be made public through
such AN investigation would help those who
are now accused. The Democrats will no
doubt point out to Mr.. Nelson ,ha, il is far
more important that the public know the
true condition of affairs IN the Department,
than that a few individuals be convicted.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

The Colonel Monroe Article on
our first page by Frederick U.
Adams, is we'll worth reading and
contains some food for reflection.
This contribution will be followed
by others and don't fail to read
them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

If men talked religion as con-
stantly as they do politics the
churches would not hold half the
converts. Ats
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

According 10 the report of the Secretary
OF the Treasury, which has just been issued,
there will be deficit of over 1900. 600
Tor the fiscal year ending June 80, 1905,
while the surplus for the present fiscal year
will be reduced to $4,000, 900. He admits
that our currency system has Just passed
through serious crisis, which could easily
have caused general disaster. lie admits
also that the non-elasiiciiy OF the currency
Is weakness, but suggest no remedy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

On our first page will be found a
special article by Rev. James G.
Teter a Northerner and minister
of the Gospel, who recently visited
Andersonville, Georgia, and writes
up an account of this famous old
rebel prison. This is his first letter
and we will publish others, as the
sketches make interesting reading.
We desire to call special attention
to these articles as throwing con-
siderable light on very dark spot
in our country's history.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

A ship subsidy bill, calling for discrimi-
nation In tonnage taxes and in duties on
goods carried by American and foreign
vessels, was introduced in the Senate by
Senator Lodge, but the bill was labeled
"by request" which usually means that the
Senator who introduces the bill is not
especially interested in it. Senator FRYE
also introduced a bill providing that after
July !, 1904 all merchandise and passengers
carried between the Philippines and the
United States should be transported IN ships
bearing the American flag. In his annual
message, the President recommended that a
commission be appointed, consisting of the
Secretary of the Navy, the Postmaster Cen
eral, the Secretary of Commerce and Labor,
and members Of the House and Senate. to
investigate and report what legislation is de-
sirable for the development of our mer-
chant marine. A bill corresponding TO this
recommendation has already been intro
duced in the House.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17


Consul Davis, American representative in
Alexandreiia, Asiatic Turkey, has been
assaulted by some Turkish soldiers, in a
dispute arising out of the arrest of an
Armenian, who is naturalized American
citizen. In consequence, the consul has
left his post for Beisut. The incident Is the
cause of diplomatic representations at Con.
staniinople, and it is expected that the
Turkish Government will make an apology.
The State Department does no, expect any
serious trouble over the affair, but il has
notified the Navy Department SO as to be
prepared for an emergency. The State
Department has had much trouble with
naturalized Armenians, who return to Tur-
key, as the Turkish Government refuses to
recognize the right of Turkish subject to
become citizen of another country.
Minister Leishman will make report on
the present affair.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

We always did admire a modest
woman but when they get too mod
est to tell the naked truth it - over
doing the matter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17
CIRCUIT COURT.
Proceedings of the December Term


vened last Friday with His Honor,
Judge John Homer Holt on the
Bench, who duly instructed and
sent to their room the following
Grand Jurors:
L. II. Frankhouser, foreman;
c. W. Wolfe, clerk; Felix Z.
Beatty, E. B. Conley, A. ID. Field,
Bricc G. Brown. Morgan Ridenour,
Jacob Funk, ID. 1. Whetsell, Eben
Liston, w. II. Ringer, r. b. Brown,
ID. w. Shahan, N. A. Wilson, AS
bury Liston, M. E. Sypolt.
They completed their labors Sat-
urday evening aud reported the fol-
lowing grist of indictments ground
out:
FELoNIEs.
Richard Price, for assaulting r.
P Bloom at Cascade Park, last La
Dor Day. Found upon evidence OF
said Bloom and E. l.. Hartman.
Joseph Lawson, for setting FIRE to
a house belonging 10 the Irona Coal
Co. Occupied by Matt. higgins
and VIM. Lawson. Found upon
the evidence of Matt higgins and
others.
t. ]. Saucer, for obtaining two
horses of o. G.. Ashby on false pre-
tense. Found upon the evidence
of o. G.. Ashby.
MISDEMEANORs.
VIM. Tuning, ~ indictments for
selling beer and whiskey at Tunnel
ton. Found upon the evidence OF
Morgan Fauley, Elmer Shahan,
John M. Herndon, James E.
Brown, Geo. w. MAR, J.F. Riley,
John Pratt Wesley Sieley and D.
w. Shahan.
"Italian joe, IIicounts for sell
ing beer at Austen last summer.
Found upon the evidence of Chas.
Knight, B. F. Shuttlesworth, w.
R. Casiday and BENZ. Peters.
Marcellus Augustine. for assault
ing Elizabeth Benson. Found up.
on the evidence of Elizabeth Ben
son and Martha Ringer.
Calvin Shahan, assault upon
Clarence Woodward. Found upon
the evidence of said Woodward and
Morgan Fauley.
Alva Bolyard, pistol. Found
upon the evidence of BENZ. w.
Shay.
David B. Johnson, assault on J.
M. Collins. Found upon the evil
dence of said Collins.
Orval Jackson, assault on Asbury
Liston. Found upon the evidence
of said Liston and Z. F. Miller.
Joe Lawson, pistol. Found upon
the evidence of Samuel Meyers.
Same, for disturbing religious
services. Found upon the evidence
of said Samuel Meyers.
Thomas Berry, pistol. Found
upon the evidence of VIM. KEN
pher.
VIM. Stewart, pistol. Found up
on the evidence of VIM. Kempher.
S. H. White, Cashier of the
Kingwood National Bank, for re-
fusing to furnish information re-
quired by law TO be given to the
assessor as to the amounts of time
deposit in said Bank and names OF
such depositors. Found upon the
evidence of Geo. l.. Shaffer.
James w. Parks, for same Of
Tense. Found upon evidence OF
assessor Shafer.
PETIT JURY.
The following list comprise the
Trial Jurors for this term:
]. M. Dewitt, B. F. Sapp, Rolla
+. Martin, Vance Graham, w. I.
Bayles, Z. T. FELTON,, II. S. Straw
ser, Thomas Ryan, VIM. Springer,
T. J. Bayles, Walter Squires, ]. w.
Welch- A L Fr.eland La a M
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17


The Grand Jury at this term Of
Circuit Court returned indictments
against both the Banks of this place
under the evidence Of the Assessor
for this district and the statute
requiring them 70 give in list Of
their time deposits and the amounts
and names etc Of their patrons
which the Banks Of course refused
10 do, as il would interfere very
seriously with their business and
besides the cashier ola Bank regards
this as entirely private and sacred
trust that he has no right 70 diyulge.
The law seems 20 be very plain on
the subject, but has never been
enforced az yet anywhere in the
State and the idea is 20 make q test
case Of Il here. George L. Shsfer
our assessor in hunting up every
thing IN his line Of business found
the law which 50 far has remained
dead letter and called upon the
Banks for the Information, and
upon their refusal TO give il, report.
ed the matter 10 the Grand Jury
and all parties agree to have the
matter tested and settled one way
or the other.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17
PETIT JURY.

The following list comprise the
Trial Jurors for this term:
]. M. Dewitt, B. F. Sapp, Rolla
+. Martin, Vance Graham, w. L.
Bayles, q. T. FELTON,, II. S. Straw
ser, Thomas Ryan, VIM. Springer,
T. J. Bayles, Walter Squires, ]. w.
WEIGH, A. J. Freeland, Ira o. Mar
tin, Jos. Smith, Jno. A. Liston,
]. S. Sanders, Elisha Thomas, VIM.
M Shay, II. F. Peaslee, Isaac B.
Feather, II. M. Grimes, II. ].
Ringer, J. o. TuhilI, J. M. Free
land, w. II. Kimberly, Ezra
Glover, G.. II. whetsell, ]. E.
Hayes, e. L. LsRue, Chas. Har.
rington, John Fortney Jr., Walter
Sinclair, L. s. Stemple and p. J.
Knapp.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-17

A Merry Contest for the. Sheriffalty
Between John b. Ford, Lloyd Z.
Shaffer and VIM. M. Schaeffer.