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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05


TO say that !, is Gods country. and the
only thing that troubles US In the least is
to know just what to do with our surplus
money. will tell you what Is fact. stran-
ger. an outsider like yourself has but little
knowledge Of the wealth of this district.
One might suppose that the tax books would
show Il up but want you to know that our
| people are slow to give in their money 20
| support government whose law makers
will allow the corporations to run out our
| gas. coal an dttimber at an enormous profit
without contributing their equitable share
TO the support OF the government under
which they are protected while doing so.
was down to Kingwood the other. day.
and as had heard a great deal about the
| doings OF the Lime Kiln Club. took the
pains to drop In. and to say the least. was
surprised at the ability OF the men who
participate In the business Of that body j
tell you they get right down to fine point
| on all business that comes before them.
The subjects discussed that night were
water works brick plants. electric rail-
roads aud the best methods of tax evasion
TO get even with the trusts. Owing to the
absence Of acting Chairman Gustavus
Cresap and the persistent effort OF Bill r.
Mcnear to sustain the corporations (for
personal benefits arising therefrom) the
hight grew very warm. so much so that Pro-
lessor Peter X. Smith came to the front in
one OF the abiest efforts OF his eventful life.
showing conclusiycly that the way to beat
the trusts. and their hired emmissaries
was to cram down their throats the same
medicine that they were attempting to JIM
ject into the stomachs OF the common PEG.
pie Smiths speech brought forth the
cheers OF the house to such an ex tent that
Ben l.. Brown. OF the firm OF Herring &
Brown. had TO resort to the use OF an ear
trumpet to ascertain the desires OF his
many customers. Fortunately DIR. 5. A.
Pratt was present. who is said to be equal
to any emergency He very promptly de
cided that the worst trouble they had was
in getting the people of Kingwood to under
stand that they had no use for their hoard.
ed wealth, and that the very best thing
that they could do would be TO turn II
over to the Town Sergeant. who coud use
II in his business free of taxes. Re stood
opposed to this dribbing OF pittance every
year that costs at least 40 per cent of the
amount to collect il. and perhaps as much
more TO get up report that will convince
the average citizen that the balance was
not sniped by the Town Officers.
II is wonderful TO hear each set of new
officers tell just how they are going to show
things up at the end OF their term
thought that uncle Charley Fawcett said
smart thing when he told the Rambler that
BillF Menear would not know what struck
him when II came 10 showing up what he
had done with the taxes. the private light
fund and the fund accruing from the sale
OF electric fixtures. am told that ex-Mayor
Ford has already consumed week in an
effort TO corral the thing aud that the ami
mai Is still running at large. tell you,
fellows. that it is a hard matter to get good
blood out OF turnip.
THE RAMBLER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05
sorsaniown methoaists.

From the Post.
The contract for The new Methodist Epis-
copal church was lie, this afternoon TO S. A
wesienhaver Of Msriinsburg. The COS, Of
the building complete will be sol, ozs. TIN.
was MIR. Westenhaver's bid.
A meeting of the official board Of the
church, composed Of all the members. tha,
are connected with il IN any Official capacity
twenty-four in all, held last night, and
general discussion Of all the bids, plans
and specifications was had. MIR. Weston
havcr's bad of s6f,97S was the lowest regu.
larly received. The board was unanimous
Ia awarding him the contract, aud are very
we'll pleased with the prospects Of having
the work done in satisfactory manner.
The contract was formally signed and deliv-
cred at meeting of the trustees this after
noon.
Mr.. wesicnhaver built the Presby
church, Marlinsburg. under the supervision
of the building committee OF which Senator
Charles ]. Faulkner was chairman. The
church is a very beautiful structure and gave
entire Satisfaction 10 all concerned.
His contract includes everything. furni-
ture, lighting, heating aud all the details of
construction. The only things that Will be
needed for the church in addition to those
contracted for are carpets and chime Of
bells.
The whole cost of the church complete,
the parsonage. and moving il, aud grounds
will be about $50, 600. The church will be
a fine building of stone. IL has been
described at length in these columns before.
There will be no delay in getting TO work
the building and II will be completed as
soon as possible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

On the FIRST day Of the new session
the new senator's will be sworn in
Among those who will take the oath
Of office will be Mr.. Smoot, Of Utah,
against whom, on account Of his
connection with the Mormon church
and his alleged adherence 70 is
tenets old and new, number OF
protests have been fled. These
protests do not constitute proof
and as Mr.. SmooPs credentials are
entirely regular, he will be allowed
to take his seat and the invcstlqa.
ton, # one is to be made, will be
postponed until the regular session
Of congress beginning in December
next. II there should be no obiec.
ton to Mr. SHOOTS taking bis seat,
the ceremony under the rules Of the
Senate might be postponed for a
day. Il is minated that there NAV
be some discussion Of his cas-,
during the extra session, but IL 50 Il
would precede all committee action
and would come up either as q
question Of privilege or in connec.
ton with some other question.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Everything Is in the name when IL comes
go Witch Halle Saigc D.. G.. DcWiu g.
20 81 Chicago. discovered some years
aRo how 60 make s4lqc from Witch IIazcl
ihat is q specific for Piles For blind
bleeding. tcAing aud protruding Piles
eczema. cuts burns bruises aud an skin
diseases. DcWiirs Saivc bias no equal
his has given rise 90 numerous worthless
conutcrfcifs. Ask Tor DoWtts the
ronnlnc.
function supply Co. Dr. w. M. Dent
q Co. Ncwbufg kingwood Pharmacy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

On. our first page will be found an
interesting and well written article
from our GAINESVILLE contributor en-
Future Punishment, in which the
writer derides the idea of any literal
Hell FIRE and birthstone. The
article was received about three
weeks ago during that real cold
Ground Hog weather and we though,
best not to publish it then, as il
would be more effective after the
weather had moderated. People
would not be so willing to give up
there belief of a real fire, during
very cold weather and the price Of
coal so high. Then again there are
persons who think that If there is no
He'll there ought to be for some
people they know.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

This is supposed to be the first
month of Spring, but don't pack
your winter hannels away with moth
balls yet awhile or hang your over
coat away with tobacco or sassafras
in the pockets. In this country we
really only have two seasons of the
year summer and winter and spring
and fall may as well be stricken
from the almanac.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

On our first page will be found a
we'll written article by the editor of
the New York Journal, who is also
meiaber of Congress from that
city, on the race problem in the
South and the race problem between
Uncle Mark and Teddy for the
votes of colored delegates for the
Presidency. Mr.. Roosevelt was
capturing the colorcd vote en- masse
until Uncle Mark got up his pension
bill for all ex.slaves and easily
distanced his younger and more
strenuous rival in the race.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05
GOT IT IN THE NECK

They had some lively times down
in Raleigh county last week. A lot
striking miners had been making
trouble for some time and were
violating injunctions served by
Judge Keller of the Federal Court.
Dan Cunningham, Deputy United
States Marshal, was sent among
them to make some arrest, but he
was surrounded by a large number
of armed men md given five minutes
to leave town. He went back TO
Charleston and reported to the
United States Marshal John K.
Thompson and District Attorney,
cx-Gov. Atkinson who ordered him
to get as large force as needed
and get the strikers at all hazards.
This he proceeded to do and swore
in IS picked men and went back to
the scene of trouble. About the
same time he had been run out of
town, Sheriff Cook of Raleigh
county had been served the same
way. So he gathered up crowd of
deputies and came back loaded for
bear. His crowd and Cunninghams
got together and the Coal operators
added another crowd so that they
had hundred we'll armed and
determined men. In the mean time
the strikers were armed also and
had terrorized the whole country,
and destroyed considerable property.
The officers surrounded them and
attempted to arrest the men they
were after, when the strikers fired
on them, expecting to run bluff,
but there is where they missed it, for
the officers opened with their
winchesters and killed FIVE and
wounded sixteen. They then captur.
ed 6a and landed them in Jail. Ten
were taken to Charleston for trial in
the Federal Court and So were taken
to Beckley the county seat of
Raleigh by Sheriff Cook fol- trial in
the Circuit Court. Most of the
strikers were ignorant negroes and
vicious foreigners who were taught
good lesson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

There we're some very good men
in our late lamented Legislature
and some honest men who really
wanted to do something for the
people but they were out numbered
and over Swallowed by the boodlers,
grafters and politicians.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The following names have been
spoken of for Governor by the press
of the State. Ex-Congressman c.
P. Dorr, Secretary of State w. NJ.
o. Dawson, Stark Baker, General
George w. Curtin, Elliott F. North
colt, Congressman James A. Hughes
Alexander McVeigh Miller, Clark
May, Charles F. Teter, Joseph Holt
Gaines, w. w. Whyte, Charles w.
Swisher and Arnold c. Scherr. II
is generally understood that Dawson
is the administration candidate and
that it is Dawson against the field.
We are betting on Dawson who is
laying low and saving wood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Salem, in Harrison county, has
long been considered the toughest
town in the State and there has
been constant war for several years
between the temperance people and
the tough element. A bill has been
before the Legislature granting a
city charter with license privileges,
independent of the county officials,
etc, but it was defeated, although
It would probably have been much
better to grant license and enforce
the law than 20 continue as in the
past 1t is reported that a speak
easy man actually made affidavit
down at Charleston that for 81
months he paid SIoo a month pro
lection 90 Harrison county author.
ties and that other spcakcasy men
paid corresponding tribute. n
this speakeasy man swOfe to the
truth It would appear that those who
hold the reigns Of authority in
Harrison county have bad a good
thing in the past and do not want TO
give IL up.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The Legislature adjourned last
Saturday morning about 8 O'Clock,
after passing resolutions calling on
the Governor to convene an extra
session about October.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Eight hours laws are ignored by those
tirclcss, little wofkcrs-Dr Kingss New
Lille Pills. Millions are always AZ work
night and day. curing Indigestion Bill.
BUSINESS. Constipation. Sick Headache and
an Stomach. Liver and Bowel troubles
Easy. pleasant, safe. sure. Only &c at
The Cooke supply 90. and Irona Supply
Company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Thank fortune our winters will
not be so long hereafter by one
month as Charley Caldwell inti oduc-
ed resolution in the State Senate
fixing Ground Hog Day on January
in stead Of February aond as here
tofore. II passed unanimously and
was to take effect Feb. so. Mr.. G..
Hogg will please take due notice
and govern himself accordingly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

1hc best pin meath the stars aud stripes
u cleanscs The system and never gripcs
Little Early Riscrs Of worldly rcputc--
a small pill easy 20 buy. easy 70 take
aud easy TO act. bat never falling in re-
suits. DcWiu's Little Eariy Risers arouse
The sccretious and act ~ = tonic 20 the
liver curing permanently
lunncltOu supply Co. Or. VIM. ".
Dent Co. Nowburg. Kingwood Pharmacy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

President Roosevelt has written a
a strong letter to the Atlanta Con-
stitution justifying his policy in the
South in appointing colored men to
Office and declares that his appoint
ments need no explanation. He
frankly acknowledges that he is
surprised at the attitude of the
Southern people but says he is not
angry and nothing will swerve him
hair breath from the course he has
marked out to follow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The State Encampment of the
G.. A. r. will be held in Clarksburg
on April aS-zo and 80. Big prepare
tions are being made and an effort
to get President Roosevelt to
attend
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

General ]. W. ST. Clair came to
the front again last week down at
Charleston with another fight. He
is a heavyweight and a regular
"bruiser." He had an alteration
IN the halls of the Capitol with C..
N. Edgington a member of the
Legislature, who was denouncing
corporation attorneys and as St.
Clair belongs to this class he resent
ed it and knocked Edgington down.
He was hauled up in Police Court
and fined S. and cost for it. St.
Clair first came into prominence as
a tighter at the Worlds Fair IN
Chicago, where he whipped a half
dozen Of the guards one day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The NJ. i railroad received fine new
passenger coach last week. This makes fvo
COACHES and a baggage car. a new engine
nas also been pot into service here Inn
proyemenis are going on all the time.
III ". Heermans is in The city today. lie
came up from Dniontown Monday and IS on
Dos way 20 Kings Tie expects TO spend
several weeks there a. his old home. ffe
mas been connected with The riusburg Times
a.a OnonioWn Genius recently, and will
take rest AZ the quiet county eeat n pres.
ton -AiOfgant0wn Post
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

In pursuance Of the authority vested In
US by decree 81 the Circuit Court OF
Preston County. West Virginia. In tic
Chancery Cause therein pending. OF
Bishop q Brown vs. Z. NJ Bishops heirs {"
entered on the roth day OF December. zoe.
we Will on MoNDhY the 23rd day Of March
1908, proceed to sell the track % fo7 acres
mentioned In said decree 10 the front
door OF the Court House in Kinawood fhc
some being Court day. upon the terms OF
80 much cash In hand as may be necessary
10 pay the costs Of Suit and expenses ol
sale land as much more as The purchaser
may elect 20 pay aud Tor thc residue upon
q credit Of = 81 and " months taking from
the purchaser interest bearing notes witt
good personal security, for Che deferred
inetalmcnis 81 purchase money
DESC NgrioN This tract is known locally
as che 'Millcf Farm. il U.s. improved laws
well. aud is underlaid with
SANS o. yAICAHiI CoAl
sale viii begin 40 o 'clock ID m
February goth foo9
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

University appropriations recently
granted BY the Legislature for the
current biennial period, aggregate
ssos,656. This amount is larger by
s6a,os6 than any University APP
preparation given by previous
Legislature. 1t includes provision
for central heating plant, summer
school, the enlargement of the
College of Agriculture and the cadet
corps, and the raising of professors
salaries from $1,000 to $1,000. 1t
does not provide for woman's hall
or presidents house.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

John Mitchell, President of the
United Mine Workers of America
has about given up all hope of
organizing this State and is now
bringing pressure in another direc-
ton and establishing a boycott on
West Virginia coal in the large cities
and coal consuming sections.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05


The Secretary of the Treasury
has transmitted to the Senate a
letter from the attorney general
recommending an appropriation of
so46, oS3 to satisfy the decree of
the United States Supreme Court in
the prize money case of Admiral
Dewey and others on account of the
sinking of Spanish vessels in the
battle of Manila Bay, which after
wards were seized and converted to
use. One-half of the money decreed
goes to Admiral Dewey and the
officers and men under his command
and the other half to the navy
pension fund.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Our Ground Hogg and Pole-cat
Legislature has come to an end and
there is none so poor as to do it
rsverence
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Senator Tillman from South
Carolina insists that President
Roosevelt should have a colored
man in his cabinet and dominates
Booker T. Washington for the place.
Tillman says he would vote to
confirm him and thinks it no more
than right according to Roosevelts
Dolicv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Several of the papers have been
publishing accounts of an old coin
owned by woman in this state, the
date of which antedates the dis
covery of America by the Great
Italian Navigator. The editor of
this paper has quite a collection of
coins of all ages and all countries
dating back as far as 1855, one of
that date being in good state of
preservation and the date on it in
raised letters, very plain. We also
have quite lot of paper money,
some of it good money from Mexico,
Canada, Cuba and South America
and old fashioned "shin- plasters"
of this country. Then we have
quite lot of Confederate money of
different nominations and old "wild
cat" and cred dog" money and
Chinese and Japanese paper money
as well as metal money from all
countries. We alse have coupons
from old Confederate bonds and
some old Tallahassee Rail Road
money and old Gladesville' Furnace
money, College currency and other
corporation money which used to
be issued but is prohibited now by
the Government. We have several
pieces OF United States money over
hundred years old and some old
fashioned gold dollars, half dollars
and even gold quarters, which are
very rare,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05
1'o Ira formcy or bis unknown heirs

You viii take notice chat on tlc oath
day Of March. 1905 before The Circnis
Court ~ Preston County West virginia
~ tllc Couri House fof said County in
kingWood VIII move said Court f8r q
release 81 Gle lien oxccufod by Hunter
toriney as attorney Boz faci Tor said Ira
FOrtney in conveyance 90 W. ~ Wilson
which conveyance is recorded iu Deed
Book No ~ page o., in the ONCE Of tho
Clerk 81 the County Court Of Preston
County West Nifglnia. CALf6 ruFs
By bis Attorney
y j. CROChN. IS foos s-e3.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

March came in with roar and
has been blowing around about il
ever since.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The latest Democratic candidate
for the Presidency is M. E. Ingalls,
of Cincinnati and President of the
Big -Four Railroad Who is to be the
Democratic nominee for Mayor of
the Queen City and then be a
candidate for Governor of Ohio and
possibly for the Presidency next
wear.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The most disastrous fire in the
history of Cincinnati broke out
early last Thursday morning and
destroyed three million dollars
worth of property. Several well
known firms were burned out. The
American Book Company's plan, is
a total loss the damage being $500, :
900 and The Robert Clark Comp
any, big book publishers were clean
ed up, their loss being $3.50, 900.
The fire started in the basement of
Pixies Opera House which was
totally destroyed being the third
time it has been burned.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

And now II is SAID that Charles
Burdette Hart is coming home from
South America to stand for the
Republican nomination for Gov
ernor 1t was first announced that
he was to have charge Of Senator
SCOTS campaign for a second term
and then that he was after the
Senatorship himself, but as Mr..
Hart will not be home for month
yet We do not think anyone knows
anything about It, not even the
gentleman himself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

The long deadlock in the Legs
latore of Delaware was broken
Monday of this week and for the
first time in four years the state
secured full representation in the
United States Senate. At special
session the Legislature elected State
Senator ]. Frank Alice a Union
Republican and Addicks leader to
the long term, which expires in
1907 and Congressman Hitler Ball a
Regular Republican to the short
term expiring in 1905. The latter's
time as Congressman expired yester-
day. The election was brought
about by the Republican National
Committee as Congressman Dick OF
Ohio, the Secretary went to Dover
and brought pressure to bear on the
situation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05
COMMISSIONERS SALE
House and Lots in Reedsvillo.

by virtue of the authority vested in me
- by decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Preston county, IN the chancery suit of
ar. w. Monroe, Special Receiver" VS..
''Waisou Lemon ct al, - entered on the 10Th
day of December, 1902, l will on
Monday, March 23rd, 1908,
the same being Circuit Court day, offer for
sale at auction at the front door of the
Courthouse in Kingwood, the house and
lots in Reedsville, w. Va, known as the
j. j. Lemon Property,
and the same formerly occupied BY said
Lemon rs a dwelling house II the said
house and the lots belonging thereto, shall
bring an amount sufficient TO pay the taxed
costs, expenses OF sale, the purchase money
lien resting thereon, and the Judgment OF
Huftman's administrator, no more will be
sold; but If said Lemon house and lots shall
not bring said amount. then the lot now
owned by Virgil Mcmillan which was pur-
chased OF said Lemon, will be offered for
sale, unless said Huffman claim shall be
settled before the said offer is made.
This property consists Of a good lot and
fair dwelling house, and is located in n
beautiful and growing town, in near pros
pect of
Railroad and perhaps other public
Improvements.
TERMS or SALK:-So much cash in hand
will be required as will be necessary 10 pay
the costs of suit and expenses Of sale, or IS
much more as the purchaser may elect to
pay, and for the residue, upon credit OF
and II months, the purchaser executing
interest bearing notes with good personal
security, for the deferred instruments of
purchase money.
sale will commence at 10 o'clock a. m.
Il. w. MONROE, Commissioner.
kingwood. w. Va, Feb. 90, 1909.
Bond with security has been given by
said Commissioner, as required by law and
said decree
]. w. WATSON, Clerk. I,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-05

Dr Bardman, Oculst and Aurist Will
be 10 his Grafton offcc every FrIdsY