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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
poAp ORDERS.

Road leading from James Messengers TO
point near Mountain Run School house
building OF road abandoned on account OF
excessive cost
Road from Terra Alta piketo Old Neimaa
mill; re-established as county road
Road from Bethlehem church. in Reno
to point in GuGey's land; established as
county road and surveyor directed to
work the same.
Road from Joseph KelIy's 10 Benz.
Awman's in Pleasant establishment Of
road abandoned.
The case of the road leading from Gross
mill to a point near Nelson Ervins was
continued.
Road leading from Ncbo and Valley
Point road 10 county road near Auner
Listens; established as county road on
condition that the road be kept free of
expense to the county or district or set
out in the petition
Road al Evansville abandoned because
OF steep grade and excessive damages
claimed
Road leading from Fairfax Ford TO Eli
Whtehairsi dismissed because OF excess
sive damages claimed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
CAPTURING THE COURT.

The County Court came down
the tree this time on the brick mon
umcnt located on Court III ouse
Square. When it was found that
we were actually going TO have a
granite monument 20 the Soldiers
located on the Square, the Court
concluded Ia annul the old brick
one aud tried to buy il of the
Crane family, but they could not
agree on terms at the July session.
The owners asked 81, 600 and the
Court refused TO give but 500, so
they instructed their attorney to
bring condemnation proceedings,
which he did in the Circuit Court
last month. In the meantime, Mrs.
Crane accepted the challenge to
battle and beat the Court at their
own game and captured them after
the first skirmish, as they threw
down their legal weapons and sur
rendered on her own terms, accept
lag the property at her price. $1,000
1t is rumored, however, that at least
one prominent official helped the
matter along by endorsing and rec
ommending it, and the Sheriff is
charged as being the man. The
building is ordered sold at once for
whatever it will bring and be moved
off the grounds. The brick and
stone work and windows and doors
and material generally, are worth
considerably more than the moving
of it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
FRUIT GROVE
Premium List for Meeting at Wheeling
Of the state Horticultural Society.

The following is the Premium List for
the meeting OF the State Horticultural
Society. to be held at Wheeling Dec. Ist
and ad.
For best aud largest display OF apples by
one grower, rst prize sr5. zd. 10. and ard. {.
For the best and largest display OF
peaches by one grower Ist ss. and 7d. q.
For best and largest display OF pears by
one grower. Ist IS I'd. 3.
For the best plate OF ounces. s. and 4.
For the best display of vegetables con
tanning the following turnips. cabbage.
caniihower onions. parsnips. squash.
pumpkin. potato and beet. Ist. Is, and. a
For the best and largest display Of
grapes, IS and 3.
The best plate OF the following variety OF
apples will receive a rst prize Of "a. and a
7d Of 81 each Ben Davis. York Imperial.
Grimes Golden, Rome Beauty. Willow TwiR
Jonathan, Arkansas Black. Aiken. ShackIe-
ford, Northern Spy. Winesap. Maiden
Blush. Gano, Black Ben Davis. Wolf River.
Wealthy, Baldwin. X. I. Greening, N. w.
Greening Albemarle Pippin. Huntsman,
Roxbury Russell, Golden Russell. Rambo.
Bellhower. Mann. Bsbbitt. Falgawater.
Orindstone. Fameuse or Snow. Jacobs
Sweet LAWYER, Nansemond. Gibbs. stark.
King. Bentley Sweet Smith cider,
Vandevler. Bonum. Milan Nero. Paioose,
Salome. Springdalc. In each case there
must be competing plates OF The same
varieties shown. consideration will be
given them and where there are competing
plates prizes will be given. Prizes will also
be given for flowers and other special ex.
hibits but tl'at part OF the list Is not yet
arranged All exhibits must be grown in
West Virginia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
BIG BARN BURNED.
fIre Destroyed Building on Picken-
pangh Farm-Two Horses burned
-Oais aud BaIed Straw Desiroved--
Loss rs HEAVY.

Morgantown Dominion
The big barn on the Pickenpaugh
farm, three miles south of town on
the Evansville pike, was destroyed
by fire between two and three O'Clock
Friday morning, with all of its con-
tents. The blaze was one of the
biggist that has occurred in this
county for long time, and the loss
is heavy.
1t was about two O'Clock in the
morning when Hooker Joliffe who
lives across the road from the burn
ed structure discovered the fire.
He was aroused by the light stream
ing through the windows, The roof
of the barn was mass of flames,
and the straw stored inside had just
caught when he discovered it,.
Nothing could be done towards get
ting anything out of the blazing
building.
Two horses were in the barn, and
all efforts to get them out were futile.
Both were burned to death.
One hundred bushels of oats, 40
tons of baled straw, eighteen sets of
harness, a buggy, and numerous
farming implements were burned.
The loss on the building alone is
from sa,oo to $4,000. Il is diff
cult to estimate the loss on the con-
tents.
AS usual, it is impossible to tell
how the fire started. So far as is
known, there were no lights or fire
in any shape about the barn. The
men who put their teams away say
they did not have lantern. The
only theory that seems at all plausi-
Bile, is that the fire was OF incendiary
origin, and the owners do not want
to believe this.
The barn burned was situated on
what is known as the upper farm.
Hooker Joliffe looked after it. The
lower house is occupied by Omer
Bonner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
Excess
Of Smoking Affected
My Heart
So I Had To Sit Up
To Breathe.
DR.. Miles Heart Cure
Cured Me.

There is nothing that has more deleter.
ious effect upon the cardiac or heart nerves
than the excessive use Of tobacco. Pain and
tenderness around the heart, an Oppressive
feeling IN the chest choking sensation In the
throat, discomfort from sleeping on the left
side and smotherIng spells at night when the
sufferer has to sit up in bed TO breathe are
the most common symptoms Of weak heart.
Smokers who feel these symptoms and who
do not understand their meaning should be
warned In time, by the following experience;
II was greatly troubled with an affection
OF the heart, due think to excessive smekinQ
On writing to you for advice was directed
70 begin course of treatment which In
Guided DR.. Miles Heart Cure, DIR. MiIes'
Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, toaether
with bathing, etc. / faithfully followed tho
directions given and am pleased to say that
my cure Is complete and permanent Be-
fore beginning the use of yowr remedies I
was so nervous could not keep nv hands
still and suffered greatly from severe pains
around the heart. Many times At nirht 1
would be forced to assume 4 sitting posture
to get my breath. and for the time being Il
would seem rs though my heart had stopped
beating. From the splendid results achieved
IN my case can cheerfuily recommend DR..
Miles Heart Cure, Restorative Nervine and
other remedies to all sufferers nom heart or
nervous troubles."-- Yours truly. ELryAH
HALL, Dethan, Ala
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot.
tie Or. Miles Remedies. send Tor free booL
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Addrsss
DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
MONUMENT MATTEi,s.
The Dedication 10 be . Red Letter Day
for KIngM0Od.

The Soldiers Monument is a
beauty and really finer and more
imposing than most people expected.
II is very fine Vermont granite and
handsomely designed with appro-
pirate inscriptions, all correct ex-
cept the most important date on
the monument. The coat of arms of
the State and motto. with the date
Of admission into the Union given
on the side facing Main street, and
the date is given June 40, 1862. in
stead Of 1868, SO that the State is q
year older than we really thought it
was. The mistake is entirely mex
cusable, no difference who is to
blame for it. Every school boy IN
this State knows. or ought to know,
the date of West virginia's admis-
sion into the Union, and If the
Committee here who prepared the
inscriptions sent in the date that
way, they should be awarded leath-
or medal. but they rather deny il
and lay the blame on the cutter,
away up in Vermont, and he Is more
or less to blame, for he should have
looked it up and verified such an
important matter, even il the Com
mittee sent it in wrong. Nearly all
the almanacs give the dates of the
admission of the States, and there
are dozens of books to be found
anywhere with such matters in them.
However, Mr.. Williams, who is
in charge of the monument, has
ordered figure three and says he
can cut out the two and insert the
three, so that no one will ever no.
tice the difference. The monument
was all hauled over last week from
the depot and all placed in position
except the top piece, that of a SOL
der boy leaning on his gun at pa
rade rest. This was hoisted and
completed Monday, and there you
have the monument at last ready for
the unwilling and dedication, which
will take place just as soon as the
proper notice can be sent abroad in
the land, as 1t is the desire to have
every old soldier and his family in
this and surrounding counties to be
present that day, and in fact the
whole county, il they can come.
Various committees are at work
on the program and arrangements
for the big day, to make 1t the great.
est in the history of the town. A
fund for expenses is being raised
and our people are responding lib
orally. The Board of Trade had
meeting and appointed committees
and subscribed SIoo to start the
fund. Hon. w. G.. Brown gave
sa5 and the Town Council held a
meeting and subscribed $roo, so
there should be no trouble to raise
at least $500 to pay expenses of
speakers, bands, provide seats, deco
rations, reviewing and speakers
stand, and many other items to be
considered. The railroads have
been asked for reduced rates and
special trains. Speakers are being
invited, and u. S. Senator Dolliver
from Iowa, our own Prent, who was
born and raised here, and Hon. John
Dalzell from Pittsburg. are expected.
If the weather will only be good, it
will be a great day. The people are
expected to come in their wagons
and buggies from all parts of the
county. Bring your whole family
and their dinners and a place will
be provided for teams and for pic.
nicing and eating dinners.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

States Attorney William B. Corn
well, of Hampshire county. has
rendered his resignation to the
judge of the Circuit Court, to take
effect at once. Mr.. Cornwell, who
is well known in the state, will move
to Fairmont to engage in the prac-
tice of his profession.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

A copy of the last issue of each
paper of the town was placed in the
pedestal under the figure on top of
the monument, Monday, and sealed
up to keep for ages, perhaps. 1t
will be interesting to examine them
In the years to come when they may
be taken out some time, possibly a
hundred years from now.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

The Eastern Pan Handle is the
latest venture in West Virginia jour
nalism. 1t is published at Shep-
herdstown every Wednesday by w.
/. Boone, editor and proprietor.
The paper is a six column quarto OF
eight pages filled with interesting
matter. No. of Vol. was re-
ceived last week under date Of Oc-
tober 9TH and makes fine start.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

There is talk now of war between
Russia and Japan over possession
of Manchuria. The Car claims
that he does mol want war and the
plucky Mikado of Japan is ready to
tackle the Russian bear if it is the
biggest fighting force in the world.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
OCTOBER BOOK OF ROYAL BLUE.

The October number "Book of
the Royal Blue" published by the
passenger department of the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad, commences
its seventh volume, or seventy third
numder. In the six years of its ex-
istence 1t mas made place of its
own as a magazine of travel and
literature, and has found Its.way in.
to all the principal CLUBS and public
libraries of the couctry and built up
a circulation of inestimable value.
From historical point OF view it
has no rival, and its general litera-
ture is Of the best and lasting quail
ity.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
offers a wide field from both a his.
toricaI and scenic sense, travelling a
territory which is rich in historic
lore, from the French and Indian 10
the Civil War. The careful hand
ling OF the countless incidents in
complete detail. affords most inter
esting reading. This is particularly
evidenced in the current number in
the sketches on Frederick, Of "Star
Spangled Banner" fame, Berkeley
Springs, the fashionable resort OF
the Washingtons and Fairfaxes; and
Bladensburg, the famous dueling
ground Of the Revolution. An adj.
vsnced sketch of the new railway
station at the National Capital con
veys the FIRST ideas OF what this mag
nihcent structure is to be; and the
information concerning the progress
of the Worlds Fair Is most timely.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

Hon. Wilson S. Bissel of Buffalo
who was Postmaster General in
Cleveland's Cabinet, died last week
and his body was cremated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

Some of the newspapers that have
been making sighting remorks about
Dawson's candidacy for Governor
and considering that he had no show
for the nomination, will learn some
thing after while Every little bit
they announced that Dawson is not
in 1t, and something or other has
been said or done that eliminates
the Secretary of State from the race,
but they don't know what they are
talking about. Dawson goes right
ahead saving wood and laying his
plans and is in the fight to a finish.
1t is not all over but the shouting,
by any means.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
THE OUTPUT

THE output Is the keynote TO
Il profit. In deciding upon.a
price at which to sell, a manu-
facturer. no matter what afticio
he has TO offer. considers how
many he Is likely to sell. and
bases his charges accordingly.
II Is quite reasonable. too. n
tailor sells only two suits of
clothes each week, his income
must come from the profit OF
these two suits. IN he can,
however, double or treble his
output without materially In
creasing his working expenses,
he can naturally afford TO make
the profit on each suit much less.
Again, this output decides
the buying power. II Is only
necessary 20 state that there
have been manufactured and
sold over
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

A sale of land was made here
Tuesday, which gives assurance
that the Wabash railroad will pass
by PhlIippi on the west side of the
river and on to Belington, Judge
w. t. Ice made sale to G.. w. Gall,
trustee of his bottom and hill land
just across the river at the price of
fzo, 900. From one who is in a
position to know we learn that the
Wabash people are largely interest
ed in the deal. This is almos. a
positive assurance that the much
coveted road will take the river
route.-Plaindealer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

Biltmore house, the country
home Of George w. Vanderbilt, two
miles from AshevilIe, on which Mr..
Vanderbilt has spent millions Of
dollars, is to be closed for at least
one year and probably for longer
period
Mr. Vanderbilt is disguised with
the discovery made some days ago
that the estate had been robbed 10
the amount OF 500 or more.
The servants at Biltmore House,
with few exceptions, IL is under
stood, have been discharged.
The Biltmore estate property con
sisls OF $500 acres, all OF which is
improved. On IL IS situated a man
sion which is said to have cost its
owner from So. 900, 900 1000, 900.
The whole estate comprises between
100, 900 and fzs, 900 acres.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

A special from New York says
that all records for the expectation
OF American apples to Europe, Ger
many, France and the United King
dom are being broken. A total of
$4,000 barrels, or sufficient to ill
about 43o ordinary box railroad
cars, will 60 out this week. There
has not been so much demand for
American apples as at present.
Every big liner is taking away i'm
mense loads of apples from New
York and Virginia. The Teutonic,
Yesterday, took $4,000 barrels. and
the Arabic had 1000. The Ocean
ic took away $1,000 and the Cymric
$4,000. In Germany the better
grade of American apples Is selling
AZ So 50 per barrel. American ap-
Piles, like everything else of Ameri-
can growth and manufacture, are
gaining all the popularity abroad.
And Virginia apples takes the lead
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15

The buckwhea, crop is not as
good this year as usual II did not
I'll out we'll and 10 some parts Of
the county was only half crop. In
other sections IL was fairly good.
q great deal Of buckwheat -four Is
made in this county and shipped to
all parts of the country. The mills
at Terra Alta make a specially Of it
and have a big trade. II is thought
that buckwheat will be higher than
usual this fall, and IL will be a little
above the usual price in this county
on account Of the short crop, but
as the price Of buckwhest is regu-
lated in New York, and as the crop
in that State is very heavy, the price
will not be affected by the short
crop in this county II may not be
generally known that more buck.
wheat is grown IN the State of New
York than in any other State, and
Preston county does not lead after
all in this line.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
THE HUB.
THAT'S ConneIIsyIIle.

Under the above title Bannister
and Brown have issued a very pretty
booklet advertising the advantages
OF Conceivable as business center.
The booklet was edited by Ed NJ.
Hermans, the advertising expert,
who has done some of the cleverest
advertising ever seen in this part of
the country.
Brown and Bannister have pur-
chased the Humbert land at Con-
nellsville, and conducted a sale Of
lots there last Saturday. Mr.. Heer-
mans is their advertising specialist.
lie has been directing this end Of
their real estate business for several
weeks past, and has been eminentIy
successful.
Saturday week they held their
second sale Of city lots at Union.
town, and disposed Of IS home sites
for total Of about SIo, 900. They
will continue the business through
October, in various sections Of the
country. Some remarkable sales
have been made, since this firm
started in the real estate business.
News.
Miss Ruth Baird Bryan, daughter
OF William J. Bryan, became the
wife Of William Homer Leayitt, an
artist, Of Newport, K. at Fair.
view, the county home Of the brides
parents.
The bride was unattended and
her father did not give her away.
She was attired 10 a travelling gown
Of brown zibeline, with hat to
match.
Shortly after the ceremony the
bride and bridegroom started on a
tour Of the South and East. Their
romance dated back five months,
when Mr.. Leavitt, who is the brides
senior by fourteen years, came to
Lincoln TO paint Mr. Bryan's por-
trait. Her parents thought Miss
Bryan too young to marry, and she
fixed her wedding date for one day
after she became eighteen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
$4,000
Emerson Pianos

TO prove what the buying powor
Of this great Company must be.
The small manufacturer who
turns out only a few pianos
each month VIII certainly have
10 pay more Tor the material In
each piauo-thcre Is absolutely
no doubt about this.
When you consider these
facts and put this truth along
side Of them, that there are
only three companies in the
United States who have made
and sold as many pianos as our
selves, that we haven't n com
petltor making = high grade
piano whose output Is as large
as ours-it needs no argument
to convince you that. quality
for quality. you can buy cheaper
OF is than Hngnun nlro
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-15
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.

The proceedings Of the clerk in
vacation were read and approved.
Lewis w. Halbritter was sworn i'm
as notary, with Leroy Shaw as sure
ty.
Constable John Duvall was desig-
mated as the officer to serve processes,
ETC., where the sheriff is party de-
PENDANT, or is under any other disa-
bility which would incapacitate him
from acting in the premises.
A contract was entered into with
the New Jersey Bridge Co. for steel
ioists for bridge over Cheat at AL
bright, the work to be completed by
January 1, 1904, the weather and
condition of stream permitting, and
provided said bridge company is not
delayed or prevented by strikes or
other interference by organized la
Dor, delays OF transportation COM
panies, or other causes beyond its
control. The consideration is $500,
to be paid one year after date OF
completion. The court divided on
this proposition, Knots, Dixon,
White and Burgoyne voting for it,
and Mcnear, Guthrie. and Forman
against it.
The statement Of j. +. Hawkins,
steward, showed expenditures for
the support Of inmates in the aims
hpuse for the quarter TO be as fol-
lows:
Salary Of steward. S131 %
Pay roll -...........a....~ LAB ID
Total expenditures 1914 40
BY balance at begin
MING NJ rra~far 10 40
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
REPORT ON NEW MEXICO.



washington, Nov 27.-The annual
report Of Gov. Otero, Of New Mexico,
makes a plea for the admission OF the
territory to statehood. The report
SAYS that during the past year the
building Of railroads continued with
undated vigor and capital made ex-
tensiye investments. The finances OF
the territory are In excellent condition
and 80 are those Of the counties and
cities. with few exceptions caused by
loose methods and the results OF which
methods the companies are making
every effort to overcome. The terri
tory. as well as most Of the counties.
is reducing It's Indebtedness. while sew
eral counties are refunding their IN
debtedness at q rapid rate Of interest
The assessed valuation Of New Mexico
shows an increase Of about S1,OOO,OOO
over that Of the preceding year, but
as the average assessment rate 10
only about 20 per cent of the real
value. the actual increase Of taxable
valuation, owing to the elimination Of
double assessments reported in former
years. is almost 100000. The col
lections for the past six months by the
territory exceeded that OF the same
period Of previous years by about $780,
600,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
Farmers Get New Manager.

The Farmers Grain & Live Stock
Co. Operative Association at Solomon
which short time ago made an as
sessment Of one hundred per cent
upon its stockholders, is preparing to
resume operations and, commencing
the first Of next week, Ed Bowling OF
Solomon will assume the management
Of the elevator at that place.
While Mr.. Bowling has not had an
abundance Of experience 10 this bust
ness he is a gentleman Of good sound
business judgment, well educated,
honest and upright and capable Of
doing the association much good.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-12-03
can't. Garter % Go % chicago.

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. H.-oper-
lin N. Carter. sx-captain Of engineers,
u. 8. A., who has served three years
and seven months Of nye years SEN
tence in the federal prison at Fort
Leavsnworth, will pass out Of the gate
Of the prison tomorrow morning .
free man. He intends going directly
TO chicago. Carter positively declines
ID BE- interviewed By newspaper men
his attorney. H. q. stone. Of Chicago
warning him to say nothing whatever