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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE Ktwo-
WOOD w VA. January g. ises.
LIMA Higgins Adm

LIMA Higgins Adm
LIMA Higgins heirs ct al
The above entitled chanccry cause. by a
decree OF the Circuit Court Of Preston
County. made therein. on the rzlh day OF
December, A. d., 1909 having been re.
ierred TO the undersigned Commissioner
IN Chanccry. with the following directions /.
to ascertain and report the re - estate
owned by the dcccdent LIMA Higgins the
state and condition Of tie ti,ic thereto.
the liens and charges thereon. their
amounts. character prioritics. and Co
whom owing 20 state. audit and settle the
administration accounts Of u. Grant Wat.
son administration OF the estate Of said
deccdcnt, aud apportion The personal funds.
" any IN the hands Of said administrator
among the creditors Of the said estate.
according their respective pfi0ritics aud
that be report any other pertinent matter
which may be deemed 50 BY himself or
required by the parties or any Of them
The part cs to said cause. to wit ~
Grant WATSON plaintiff and Mary $ Hpc
Fins Lucy 4 DeBerry Jas w Higgins
Husgins Okey -. Huggiue Chas vs.
Husgins Eiear iiuegins Russell z Hug
gins Lula NJ Gross and Mary j. rhomss
Defendants vii therefore. take notice
that on the r3th day OF February A ID
1903 ai my Office To- kinrwood. Preston
County Wosi Virginia + shall proceed 60
execute said decree
Given under NY hand ibis 6th day Of
Janufff, y 1908 JAS w FLyNN
20 ipo34 ~ 81. Commissioner
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Commenting upon Mr. Roose-
velt's letter to Charleston. s. c.,
citizen and relating to the appoint
ment of a negro TO federal office in
that city, the New York Tribune
says: "a proper recognition of the
white race of the south The only
solution Of the race problem is ciSi
lization. The blacks must have en-
coursgement to advance. Then
why not bestow some of this recoe
milton on the negroes of the north2
Why not appoint few negroes to
nothern postofhces in the interest Of
the white race Of the north1 Why
conhne these favors to southern
states2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

ini'n.c..i 30 Ms Ro.sevclt's chances
IA 1894 AMI ihr former pledge Is
quickly forgolisn or fulfiiiment
evzsivciy avoided. The :ai,s. e.i-
dencc Of this MANI uh the part Of
the President. aud i, Is little les. is
his ACTON in regard To the lnlsauols,
Miss. postinastership Sofne OF The
Presidents friends, or enemies. have
been assuring him that DC mus.
secure a stronger hold on the neefo
vote in the solth or he would find
disaffection in the next national con.
vention. Possessed vi this Idle. the
President, assisted TO his decision
no doubt by Postmaster General
Payne who is not sincere friend.
made his decision in regard To The
lndianols postohice, closing the
office and compelling the residents
to go 10 the trouble and cxperse of
establishing private Office without
even making a proper investigation
OF the circumstances. If the facts
were as Mr.. Payne represented, the
President nigh, have been warrant
cd in taking some action, but now
there are grave doubts as to the
facts and even il there had been
persecution of the postmistress by
certain individuals the case called
for criminal prosecution of the
offenders and not wholesale pun
ishment OF criminal and innocent
alike. These facts are now begin
ming to come out and it is probable
the President will have to stutify
his former action.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Even the grey hairs and long cx-
penence Of the venerable Senator
from Massachusetts have not saved
him from unmerciiul ridicule by
his Republican colleagues who
will stop at nothing in order to save
their trust friends from a measure
which would prove so obnoxious to
monopoly. The Senator from Mass
achusetts made an able defence of
his bill but it fell upon deaf ears and
there is little likelihood of its ever
passing the Senate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

a maiden fair, with sun kissed
hair came tripping down the street,
her face serene, her age IS gee
whiz, but she was sweet On The
sidewalk slick she came down quick,
with a j)lt that shook her curls,
but the words she used. must be *.
cuscd--for she's one Of the incest
girls.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The Legislature convened yester-
day at Charleston in regular BIZ
ennial session and will have lots to
do, changing the law to conform to
the FIVE amendments passed at the
last election and considering the
many appropriations asked for and
needed and other bills that will be
up for action.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

President Roosevelt is having a
strenuous time of il over the negro
question in the South He wrote a
letter which was made public claim
ing that colored man had as good
right to hold office as a white man if
he was qualified and capable, which
sounds all right in the abstract.
The President then proceeds to
appoint some colored people to
Office in the South, but ignores the
colored folks Of the north:
He has taken advantage Of an
extreme statement against the negro
to make all eloquent plea for the
black man. but he has not met the
real issue. No party advocates the
exclusion of the colored man from
all official positions. Mr.. Cleveland
appointed negroes to office and
these appointments were confirmed
by Democratic senate The
question is, why dose the president
refuse to apply the same rule in the
porth that he does in the south2
He respects the prejudices Of white
Republican in the north, but he
takes occasion to lecture white
Democrats in the south for enter
tanning the same prejudices where
the conditions are such as to make
these pIcjudices stronger. There
are enough positions which the
colorcd man could hold without
raising a race question. As the
president is candidate for re
election and may need the votes Of
the colored delegates. his letter will
not be viewed as disinterested
statement Of his views.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Last Thursday Congressman Geo.
a. Pearrc introduced in Congress a
bill appropriating $500, 900 for the
purchase Of land and the erection OF
buildings near Oakland upon which
one Of the permanent army camps
is to be located. Congress Pearre Is
beng ably helped in his efforts 10
secure the camp or Oakland by the
rest Of tbs Maryland delegation and
the members OF the house from
West Virginia and Ohio, besides
the Senator'S from the state and adj
joining states to the south and vest
Of Maryland.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

IL IS now generally conceded that
the Cuban treaty will be ratified, al
though with some possible modiica-
tons at the bchest n the beet sugar
trust Mr.. Oxnard has said that
the continued agitation OF possible
tariff would prove more injurious to
the trust than the proposed reduc-
ton in favor Of Cuba and that has
left those senators who have ostensi-
bly, opposed the treaty because they
CLAIM cd it would work an injury to
the sugar producers but whose real
antagonism was based on their un.
willingness TO have single Dingley
schedule modified, without. an arEu.
ment on which to base further
opposition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Tuesday Of last week the newly
elected Governor of Rhode Island
was inaugurated at Providence,
being the first Democratic governor
for ten years. His name is L. +.
{. Garvin and he is very popular as
attested by his earring Republican
state. The Republicans have but
two majority in the Legislature.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The Democratic caucus for legis-
lature honofs was held Tuesday
afternoon at the Hotel Runner in
Charleston and the following nomi.
nations made by acclamalion:
Hon. A. +. Kenney Of Calhoun
county for Speaker OF the House.
Col J. b. Peyton Of Charleston
for Clerk.
William RI, Murphy Of Barbour
county for Sergeant at arms.
DR.. Enoch Baker Of Cabell county
for Door Keeper
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

term of court, w9s allowed the sam
OF 500 per annum for the support
and care of her dependent daughters.
which allowance was To- continue ill
further orders of the court. 1t now
appearing that one OF the daughters
having died on the 9TH day Of Sept
ember last, it is ordered that and
Older be drawn on the sheriff for
the other dependent daughter from
July I, 1902, TO Jan. /, 1903, and
Tor the other dependent daughter
from July I. 1909. to date of her
death, Sept. 7, 1909, which amounts
to the sum Of s34.37, and that IS
be allowed to Mary M. Riley for
burial expenses.
John i. Crogan by Commissioner
VIM. III. Burgoyne, rendered his
resignation to the court as surveyor
of roads in Lyon district, which is
accepted, and Worth Sheets is APP.
pointed to fill vacancy.
Abner +. Walls was granted a
license to keep hotel IN the village
OF Pisgah.
James McGee rendered his re-
signation as overseer of the poor in
Lyon district, which was accepted,
and Thos. A Pell was appointed in
his stead.
The West va. Company was
exhonerated from the payment of
taxes enormously assessed on $4,000,
amounting to sII8.33. $4,000 was
assessed on buildings, and it was
proven there are none on the tract
of land assessed to them.
J. E. Hawkins was appointed
Aims House Steward and Supt. of
Poor Farm under the same rules,
restrictions and regulations as here
tofore required of him, for term
OF one year from the first day of
April 1908, at salary of S5as per
year to be paid quarterly.
On motion it was ordered that
public notice be given that no com
pensation will hereafter be allowed
physicians and others for service in
and about small pox or other epide.
mics in this county, unless such
services be directdd by this court
or local Board of Health, before
such services is rendered.
]. E. Hawkins Aims House
Steward and Supt. of poor farm of
this county made his quarterly
report.
Bal. on hand beginning OF last or : Ga .o7
Pay roll for or ending Dec 81 I9oa 1856 OK
Salary OF !. T.. Hawkins for quarter Isr az
A"'"''''.'' 90. ........ ............ $3.50. 81
BY amount on hand ............. Sasz "a
Total net expenses for quarter. sras. OF
The report further shows stock
Farming Implements on hand be-
longing to county at close of 1909
to be $4,000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
/ I

Senator Lodge cast bomb into
the ranks OF the high protectionists
by introducing a bill removing the
duty on anthracite coal for a period
OF ninety days, for the Immediate
relief OF the consumers. There is.
however, no likelihood OF the pass
aye Of the measure. In fact is
necessary that measures affecting
the revenue must originate in the
House and Mr.. Lodges bill is re-
gsrded as mere buncome. Never
theless the Democrats are preparing
to make fight on the subject and
will at least force the opposition to
show its hand. Senator Vest electri-
fed the Senate with one Of his
brilliant and dramatic speeches in
favor Of free coal but, probably to
no purpose.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
Miss Irma Cody the hand,on

Miss Irma Cody the handsome
daughter of Buffalo Bill is to be
married TO Lieut.. Clarence A.
Stott OF Troop G.. Tenth Cavalry,
now stationed at Fort Mckenzie in
Wyoming. The young ladys father
Col. William +. Cody is now in
England with his Wild West Show.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Over fifteen senators have indicat-
ed their intention TO speak on the
subject of statehood for the terri
torres. Tuesday Senator Hoar ad.
dressed the Senate on the subject OF
his anti trust bill and Attorney
General Knox hassent in his opinion
regarding anti trust legislation. Sem
ator Foraker is ably seconding Sena-
tor Quay in the Statehood fight and
the result, is apparently interminable
delay. OF course, as Senator Quay
says, this could be easily obviated
II the Republicans would merely full
I'll their pledges made in the national
platform and grant statehood TO the
three territories, but so intense is
the fear that the proposed states
nigh, add TO the Democratic strength
in the Senate that il is evident
statehood will be granted only as
last resort.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
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, 1903-01-15

Work on the Davis Memoiia'
Hospital, at Elkins, one Of Senator
Davis many munifcent gifts to hu.
mainly, IS progressing very well con
sidering the inclement weather The
building will be completed in the
early spring, anil when completed
and equipped will cost very nearly
SIoo, 600. Nothing but the very
best material anf- wofkm,nship D.,
being u'ed ~ iny part and tbc nos
pital cqnipym viii or lbe h1ru
that can be procured
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The Shah of Persia is in the re-
form business with a vengeance.
He returned home about a month
ago from European trip and at
once started in to reduce his Harem.
which contained 1900 women. The
Shah held big inspection and
weeded them all out but 90, turning
them over to his officers to marry.
Eaech woman received a purse of
$1,000 and husband from among
the officials OF the Court.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
THE KINGNOOa NlIIONlL RlkK

No 6337.
AUTHORIZED By the United Sttcs Govern
ment to 10 = General Bankins Business
pursuant 90. the National Banking laws
" Opencd Tor Business on WEDNKS
DAY. SEPT EMBER 10. Io07
We invite the public 90 call and sec u.
sud respectfully solicit your patronage
VIC offer
Security Courtesy.
Accuracy Dispatch
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

In New York City the juryin the
trial of the suit brought by lanes
u. Duke Of Scoobs, Miss, against
the Morning Journal 10 the United
States Circuit handed in a verdict
IN favor Of the plaintiff last Friday
in the sum Of 10000. Duke sued
for $50, 900 damages. The com
piainant alleges that the Morning
Journal published a libel to his
great damage and hurt in stating
that be was engaged in scheme
with others, to insure the lives Of
negroes in Mississippi, and that he
then murdered the men whose lives
were thus insured, or procured
others to kin them, dividing the
insurance money with his fellow
conspirators, but retaining the larger
share in every instance for himself
Capt Dukes is an old newspaper
man and personal friend Of the
editor Of the Argus. We have
known him Tor over ten years and
travelled with him for a month al a
time on the National Editorial
Association excursions. He has
been Vice President Of the National
Association and prominent member
for years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The Rambler broke cut again
this week and sent in long article
that will make good reading, but
We cant find room for it till next
week as he is so long winded.
These articles are creating lots of
comment and fun and some con-
sternation, as no one knows who he
will interview or tackle next.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

They have been having a big
blizzard out west and much suffering
is reported. Trains blockaded and
people and stock suffering and freez-
ing to death. We have had the tale
end of the blizzard here the past
week and it is plenty for us.
The thermometer has been down to
8 and 4 degrees below zero around
here and reported lower in other
parts of the county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Once in while these fellows
who undertake to mob another man.
run up against snag and wake up
the wrong passenger. Out in Utah
last week a lot of miners who we're
out on strike, undertook to run
j. A. Taylor the manager of the
Company mines, out of town.
They caught Taylor and threw him
down and started in to trough
house" him, but Taylor broke away
and opened on the crowd with a
good revolver killing three and
badly wounding several others.
The running out of town" business
stopped right there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The Senate cacus- was a cut and
dried affair compared with the house
contest. Senator Clarke May, Of
Lincoln, was nominated by Senator
Norlhcott, of CabeIl, for Speaker
and Senator Chas. Caldwell. Of
Parkersburg, nominated John r.
Harris, of Psrkersburg, for the
clerkship, both being chosen by
reclamation, Lewis Largent. of
Morgan county, was chosen sergent
at arms Of the Senate and David
Petdgre~, Of Nicholas, was NOM.
mated door keeper Senator Stark
L. Baker presided over the Senate
caucus.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
Reduced Prices.

We have contracted for goods
hat MUST BE DISPOSED OF,
Wholesale or Retail. Come aud
See this
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The trial of Colonel Arthur Lynch
for high treason, to begin January
40, is the first case of the kind, it is
said, that has been before the
British courts for sixty-two years.
Lynch went to Africa as a war
correspondent, but became a Boer
officer and fought at the head of the
Second Irish corps. While he vas
in active service against the British
his Irish admirers 10 County Galaxy,
Ireland, elected him a member Of
the house of commons, and upon
his return to Ireland and attempting
to sit in the House of Commons.
which corresponds to our House Of
Representatives he was arrested for
high treason against the Government
and his trial viii begin next Tuesday
and be very interesting one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

There "as not even a quorum in
the House when Congress reconyen.
cd on Monday An attempt TO
force the passage Of the Army
Reorganization bill under suspens.
ion Of tn. rules because the Demo
Gratis demanded a roll call and the
later disclosed the paucity OF
Of members and the chamber was
compelled to adjourn. The measure
vas passed the next day. however.
TT
i, has long been known that the
President was losing his balance in
his desire 10 secure the nomination
in 1904. lie has 10 the past pridcd
himself on being q man Of his word
bot today il is only necessary for y
Influential Republican to whisper
that proposed move will prove
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
WASHING TONLETTER.
The Fight In The United States
sslats Over Tbs Statehood
Bills.
The rrssis-st IN fr-ulIs over he
Cslorsd Oniee nsidsis In Tks
rSuth
Yorm our Regular corr..oo.d..,.

Form our Regular Correspondent.
WAssIscroS. January "a. i9oJ-
A peculiar situation cosfrrnts the
member, OF the United St1tes Sen
ate. siius,ios satisfactory TO a
considerable number Of The Pcpubh.
cans and equally nnssu.'actpry to
Others. Several legislative bills are
ready FOR action and number Of
anti trust bills repose ia the Senate
committees but practically all lcgis-
lation is blocted by the Statehood
bill snd IL is already predicted that
when IL Is disposed ~ there will he
no time left for legislation other
than ths regular appropriation bills,
no one OF which has yet passed the
Senate. 70 tina, element OF the
party which wishes to see the anti
trust bills crowded OF the tapis,
Senator Qusy's persistent advocacy
OF the Omnibus Territorial bill is
most gratifying, but to Senator Proc
tor, for instance, who Is anxious to
secure the passage of the Malta
Reorganization bill and to Senator
Lodge, who is working for the pass.
age OF the Immigration bill. and to
few senators who fear that in the
absence OF trust legislation by this
Congress, the President will call the
next in special session, the State
hood blockade is most annoying.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15
Mammoth Stock.

The Finest Line and Greatest
Variety of Rockers Ever Exhibited
in West Va. All viii 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
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 O;hefs S. 90 Tor.
You will Appreciate Our Efforts
to Please You if You Will Cons
and See for Yourself What we Have
TO Offer. -
Yours truly,
]. \, RodsheaVer & Son,
Terra Alta, Westva
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

IRA r. ROBINSON. President
S. w FlNNN Vice President.
IS. IT. WHITE. Cashier.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

The Republican Caucus for selec-
ton of candidates for the various
offices in the state legislature was
held Tuesday night and the follow
ing officials nominated, who were
duly elected yesterday when the
session opened
For Speaker of the House, Frank
p. Meats of Parkersburg.
For President of the Senate, Clark
May of Lincoln County.
For clerk of the House, Harry
Shaw of Fairmont.
For Door Keeper, J. F. Mayner
of Fayettc county.
For Scrgean, at Arms. w. NJ.
Warden OF Davis, Tucker County.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

Over in Wheizel county a merch.
ant named William Montgomery
had bad bill passed on him and
kept it, thinking that the party who
did it, would try it again and he
would catch him. In the mem
time an enemy learning that he had
1t in his possession notified the gov
eminent officials and he was arrested
with the bad bill in his possession
and he was tried and sentenced to
serve fifteen months for being in
possession of raised bill. Con-
gresham Dovenor has taken the
matter up to the President and is
determined to get Montgomery
pardoned if possible, as he was not
guilty of any real crime.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-01-15

IHe IePOIl IuTIher SHOWS STOCK
Farming Implements on hand be-
longing to county at close of 1909
to be $4,000.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-06-25
GOSSIp Of THE WORLD.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
DIVERS SOURCES.
The Latest ~Telegraphic News of the
Day Boiled Down to a Focus
For Busy Readers.

Delicate is the material that the
dream of a feminine bathing suit is
made of.
Wilmington, N. c., June 19.-H.
3. Register and son, label Register.
both white, who are charged with
numbering Jesse Sales and Jim Sta
ley, robbing them of $1,000 and
burning the house down upon their
bodies in Columbus county a few
months ago, have been captured and
are now in Jail at Whiteville.
Jackson, KY, June 19.-But for
one juror, Curtis Jet would have
been convicted here to-day for the
murder of J. B. Marcum, and a ma
Jorlty Of the jury also favored the
conviction of Thomas White. Both
are tonight almost 100 miles from
home in jail at Lexington, and their
next trial will be at Cynthiana, more
one hundred miles from Jack-I
son, away from the mountains and
in the Blue Grass region, under very
dlfeIent conditions from those exist
ing in Breathitt county.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-06-25
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK i?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful