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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The terrible fire in Baltimore
City this week is the worst blow to
the business of the country that has
happened for long time. All the
merchants throughout this section
of the country, purchased more or
less of their goods from the whole
sale houses in Baltimore, and these
are the greatest sufferers, most of
them being wiped out and right too,
just, when they were getting ready
for the spring trade.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Some ignoramus from up In the
wiids of Reno district writes an
article to the Leader last week jump
ing on to the Hon. John T. McGraw
and Henry G. Davis for their s'Tax
Reform Report" and gives Col.
McCraw hail Columbia for "being
mixed up in tax reform if he was
appointed for that purpose by Re-
publican Governor" to quote from
the said correspondence. There is
a fair sample of the big Republican
vote in Reno.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The Baltimore fire. is considered
the greatest fire 10 history, not be.
cause SO many lives we're lost as in
other great fires, but on account Of
the immense property loss which is
estimated At I'll the way from one
hundred to three hundred million Of
dollars. The FIRE being confined
mostly to the wholesale section Of
the city and wiping out so much
goods as we'll as so many buildings
makes il so costly The great
Chicago ERE in 1871 destroyed
500, ooo,ooo Of property left 100,
900 people homeless, and burned
down fB4so buildings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The Hearst candidacy for Presi-
dent is receiving unprecedented com
ment at present in the National Capt.
tai from the fact that many papers
in this country who have hitherto
ignored Mr.. Hearst's candidacy are
now making generous comments
thereupon. Some of the papers that
seek to belittle Mr.. Hearst's candi-
dacy are edited by men, or rather
controlled by men, who have made
signal success in other walks of
life, but a dismal failure OF the
newspaper business. This is nota-
bly, true of one Frank A. Munsey,
who made money as a publisher of
magazines, but who has lost about
all he has made as the publisher of
daily newspapers. Mr.. Munsey's
paper, the Washington Times, at
tacks Mr.. Hearst bitterly without
presenting arguments against him
and without shadow of excuse. This
may be expected of man who en-
ployed men responsible for the post
Office investigation, but who had not
the courage to Withstand the on
slaughts of corporate interests and
who discharged from his service the
very man who started this investi-
CATION into the roitcnness of Repub-
lican officialism. These attacks on
Mr.. Hearst from such a source are
causing comment and thereby in
creasing the standing of Mr.. Hearst
as a Democrat and an honest man.
The recent decision Of the Repub-
lican Attorney General in the State
of New York, not to bring action
against the Coal Trust under the
application of Mr.. Hearst, has
raised the trust issue Of the next
campaign, and Mr.. Hearst as its
exponent, IN the minds Of the lead
ers Of Democracy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The contest in the Maryland Leg
islature for United States Senator
was settled last week by the election
of Isadore Raynor. of Baltimore, to
succeed McComas. The latter re-
ceiyed the solid Republican vote.
Raynor received a majority over all
in the final wlnd-up. This is con-
sidered defeat for German, who
was said to be opposed to Raynor
and backing John Walter Smith,
former Governor of the State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The Hon. Jake Snyder, Of Wheel
ing, has been heard from again.
We bad been expecting il for some
time. Most people had forgotten
that there was such a person, but we
still had Jake on our list as liable to
break out at any time. The general
public viii remember that the Hon.
Jake attracted much political atien-
ton some time since by coming out
for well known Wheeling Brewery
for Y. s. Senate to succeed Scott.
and claimed that Charley Swisher
also was labeled with this brand.
Now Jake announces in the Wheel
Jog papers that he has just been
having some fun with the boys and
has been for Scott all the time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11
N EN BOOKS !!
Just Opened Up At The
ARGUS BOOK STORE.
And Now Ready for Your In
spection.
SEVERAL HUNDRED COPIES
Ofall the New Books, as well
as Good Assortment of Classics
and Standard Authors.
Prices for Handsome Cloth
Bound Books from 25 cts to 80.
All the New Books at s1.20-
regular price s1.5O.

Full and Complete Line Of all
the School Books and all School
Supplies Used In This County. >.
Orders for Anything in Our
Line filled by mail. Write us for
what you want, and we will re-
ply promptly, giving you the cost
OF same by mail, and you can then
remit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

II Darwin's theory that man dc
scended from The monkey is right We
know Of lot Of fellows who are
not much credit to their ancestors.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Come in and Get Something to
Read These Long Evenings, and
during this rough weather.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

II the Boys Will Keep Their Eye
on the Political Tide They viii
Find the Majority of the Candi-
dates in the Dry Docks When the
Tide Goes Out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

There is Difference in Politicians
Which 1t Would BE Well 10
Study Before Entering Politics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The strike at HowesviIle has now
reached the injunction period.
Last Saturday, Deputy U. S. Mar
shall d. r. Jackson, went to Howes-
vile and served Injunction proceed
ings on about twenty parties in all,
among them Col. Bill Owens, the
blacksmith, aud George Myers, who
are not miners, and Charles Spring,
one of the Union miners and others.
This ties them up from interfering
in any way, with the business of the
Coal Company. The injunction
proceedings are to be argued in
Court.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11
KILLED on THE RAIL.

Specially Reported For The Argus.
Moses NJ. Duff killed by freight
engine between the West End and
Eiglhty-three ill on the afternoon
of Feb. 5th 1904. Moses Duff, was
born the a3rd day of August 1881.
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Duff,
of Tunnel Hill, and was IN histwenty
third year. On the first day of OF
May 1901, he was united in marri-
age to Lucy, the beautiful daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Mitchell.
The union was happy one, and
the young couple have been facing
lifes battle strong in each others
love. The morning of the fifth of
this month, was not unlike the many
happy days this cheerful husband
and wife had passed, but in the
afternoon Moses started down the
track, on an errand, it is said that
express train 40 passed him East of
IS fill, where she had stalled and a
freight train coming up behind the
passenger, the freight engine was
cut loose from its train and helped
the express up to the West End, in
running back to its train the freight
Engine struck the subject Of this
sketch who was facing West and
walking on the South track as he
naturally supposed in safety. The
engine mercifully hurled him from
the track, but the skull was crushed
and IN less THAI thlrly minutes life
had flown. Death at all times is
bitter to those who love us. but
when IL comes without an instants
warning, and with such crushing
force, the blow IS terrible indeed
Moses M. Duff was making a good
citizen, light hearted, cheerful and
courteous, he was we'll liked by all
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Shorty. -'1f I had as much mon.
ey as you've got would not be 50
blamed siingy with IT,"
Long. my dear boy, that is the
very reason you never have H."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

We are trying to Keep an Up
To-Date Book Store, and We
Want Your Patronage |
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Theh0 Chances for Reaching the
Penitentiary From the Farm Not
as Good as the Political Field.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Forty Different Publications,
from 5 cents TO SO centss
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Advises the Farmer Boys to Re-
main on the Farm and Let Poll
tics Severelp Alone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The Handsomest and Biggest
Assortment Of Magazines, Ever
Shown in Preston County. Over
400 Copies Already Received for
February.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

An old negro in neighborhood
town arose in prayer meeting and
said "Bredderin and sisterin, 1
been mighty mean niger in my
time. l had heap or ups and
downs-'specially downs-since /
jined the church. I stolcd chickens
and water Mullins. Icussed. I got
drunk. | shot craps. sfashed
udder coons with my razor, and /
done CT sight or udder things, but,
thank the good Lawd, brcdderin
and sisierin, I never yet lost my
religion"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

The man who has no business Of
bis own to attend to IS pretty apt to
try to attend TO some other mans
affairs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

So FAR as we are concerned the
matter between the Fairmont Times
and this paper in regard to that
famous address Of Mr. Hubbard Is
now closed. We had our say and
the Times said plenty. We have
republisbed two comments from
high authority, one from a staunch
and conservative Democratic pa
per and the other lthis week. from
the Grafton Sentinel on able and
influential Republican paper both
endorsing our course in the matter
30 We arc satisfied and very grateful
- The brethren for their Kindness
and words Of good cheer and sp-
probation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11


The new monthly magazine start
ed at Fairmont by Ross Morris and
called "Revelation," has already
had phenomenal success. 1t is
not yet three months old and has
a paid in advance list OF ao6s and
1000 copies we're sold last month
by the news stands. The price is
81 per year cash in advance or 10
cents per copy. Everybody that
gets copy can hardly wait for the
next tissue. We club Revelation
with The Argus at sI.6o per year
for both. For sale at The Argus
Book Store 10 cents per copy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

1t is estimated that the big fire
in Baltimore throws $4,000 people
out of employment and it will take
a long time to replace the big bust.
ness blocks and wholesale houses
and get ready for business again.
In the meantime.lots of their trade
and old customers have been com.
PEELED 70 60 elsewhere. It is i'm
possible TO estimate BaItimore's
loss in business and commercial
way. Much of their trade will now
60 70 Philadelphia, New York,
Pitfsburg and other places.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11
EMERSON PLANO 90


VHVIIU UUIH IOI 6HIf.
We have scvculy.fve choice lois ief, in
lhe Hartley Addition; also few one. lao
and five acre tracts Price ez< 10 $50 pef
loi Terms 30 spit you. Cali on or adde's
The llsfileys. y. +. I.cmonor r.. w. Cobnp.
Ma,oniown, ". Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11
THE RAMBLER.

His Correspondence Too volumin-
Gus and Candidates Too Numer-
Gus for Him to Keep Up With
the Band Wagon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

A bill has already been intro.
duced in Congress, By member
from Illinois, appropriating one
million dollars, from the U. S.
Treasury to help relieve suffering
and destituiion in Baltimore and
remove the debris, and help the
stricken city get on its feet again.
The bill was referred to Committee
on Appropriations. President Roose-
welt sent a telegram TO Mayor
Robert McLane, Of Baltimore, ten
dering his profound sympathy and
offering Federal aid to the stricken
city.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11

Senator Mark Hanna has been
very low with typhoid fever at his
place in Washington City.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-02-11
THAT TAXATION ADDRESS.

TIE RAMBLER.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
College News

The students were given half-holiday
Thursday morning TO enable them TO
view the wreck.
Edna Rockwell re-entered college Mon
day. She is taking the business course
and reviewing III shorthand.
The business letter writing class under
Prof. Minick are doing well and seem to
take a lively interest in their work.
Orcelia Lamphear has been absent the
last few days on account of severe cold
which has kept her a close prisoner.
Mr.. Carlos class in arithmetic is wrestl-
ing with commission and brokerage
while the other class is handling parti-
tive proportion.
The commercial law class are prepar-
ing to discuss negotiable papers and bust
ness transactions as they will find those
things i'll the business practise class
Mr.. Haney former student of the
telegraphy department, was called as a
witness at the inquest held on Friday.
He took advantage of the opportunity to
visit the college in the afternoon.
Many people are of the opinion that it
is not wise for children to graduate too
young. Here is what two young gradu-
ates are doing Lee Gosselen graduated
from the Ansley high school little more
than two years ago at the age OF IS came
to the Broken Bow Business College and
completed the business and shorthand
course in about IS months. A month
later he secured position in Emmerson,
| Nebraska, as stenographer at a salary of
forty dollars per month. About four
months later he secured position with
the L. p. railroad at $45 per month. Now
he has been promoted and commands a
salary of SIS per month. Howard Hall
is another young graduate from the col.
lege. Scarcely II years old, he has ex.
elusive charge of the collection depart.
meut in one of the wholesale music
houses in Omaha aud is furnished an as
sistant stenographer
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
STER COUNTY, NEBRASKA FEBRUARY EGHT PAGES

Chal England has the SYM
pathy of his many friends of this
vicinity in his bereavement.
His sick mother, whom he visit
ed at Chicago few weeks ago
died last Sunday week. Her re-
mains were taken back to her old
home in Fostoria, Ohio, for
burial. The Review-Dispatch
in speaking of her death says:
The remains of the late Mrs. Levina
England arrived this afternoon from
Chicago at 5:SS O'Clock over the Nickel
Plate and were taken to the home of her
son, +. T.. England, at 522 Summit St
The funeral services will be held tonor-
row afternoon at $50 O'Clock from the
M. T.. church and interment will be made
IN Fountain cemetery. The remains may
be viewed during the forenoon between
the hours of 9 and IL at the England
home -
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04

al rooms of the State University
where luncheon was served.
Those in charge have the ex-
hibits in much better shape than
they were two years ago, but the
rooms are entirely inadequate for
the purpose, and no one visiting
these quarters will regret the
day when better place can be
provided for the Historical
Society OF the State.
An urgent invitation was eX-
tended by Chancellor Andrews
for the members of the Associa-
ton to visit the State Farm, but
business of the association con-
tinued SO late in the afternoon it
made it impractical. An invi-
tation to visit the B. & NJ shops
at Havelock was declined with
regrets for the lack of time.
Wednesday night theater
party was given to all who could
attend.
The officers elected for the en-
suing year are as follows: Presi-
dent, A. w. Ladd of the Albion
News; Secretary-Treas., w. G.
Purcell of the Custer County
Chief. Corresponding Secretary,
Miss Chattie Coleman of the
Strongsburg Headlight. Vice
President, First Dist, J. G.
Seacrest of State Journal; Second
Dist, c. E. Byers of Valley;
Third Dist, A. c. Pratt of Hum
phrey; Fourth Dist, w. ]. Watts
of Exeter; Fifth District, A. c.
Ready of Hayes Center; Sixth
District, A, b. Wood of Gering.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
Nebraska Editors

The State Press Association
at Lincoln last week had an UNI
usual large attendance. Between
135 and $40, we understand were
enrolled. The sessions were all
both interesting and profitable.
The local committee of Lincoln,
who was in charge of the enter
tainment spared neither effort or
expense in seeing that the visit
ing members were royalty enter
tanned. On Tuesday night a
fine banquet was given them at
the club rooms of the Elks. The
local members of the Elks had
charge, assisted by the local
Press committee. Those in at
tendance have reason to always
remember the ElkS of Lincoln
with pleasure for the royal
manner entertained. On Tues
day evening large number
accepted an invitation from the
management to visit the memoir.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
Burglar Alarm

w. f. Hushaw, expert electri-
clan of Woodbine, Iowa, Tuesday
completed the work of putting in
to the Broken Bow State Bank OF
this city, burglar proof device,
manufactured by the American
Bank Protector Co., of Miunea-
polls. The vault is lined with
double sheets of steele plate
with space between the
sheets of steele in which is laid
the electric chords by which the
entire interior of the vault in
Guiding the door are charged
with electricity. Six dozen
batteries are used to supply the
electricity. The machinery and
wires are so constructed and at
tached that no part of the vaults
or gongs can be tempered with
without turning in the alarm,
which would set all the gongs in
connection Herewith to going.
There are some ten of these
gongs or bells located in and out
side OF the building and when
once started they will not stop
until some one enters the vault
and turns off the electric current.
Another interesting feature is
that should the cashier forget to
close the door at 10 o'clock p. m,
the hour the time lock is turned
on, the current Is automatically
turned on and the general alarm
is kept up until the cashier APP
pears and closes the vault.
When once closed, not even the
chashier can get into the vault
for eight hours without turning
on the alarm. We would Judge
from the appearance of the ma
chine that the mechanicism is
not difficult to understand and
that it will prove durable and
highly satisfactory.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Jesus With His Disciples III Storm, -
will be the theme of the pastors sermon
at II o'clock. Sunday School 10 a. m.
There will be no services at the Christian
Church Sunday evening. At 6:3o p. IN.
The Young Peaple's Union will meet at
the Presbyterian Church. At the same
place the Endeavor Societies of the
Christian and Presbyterian church will
render an excellent program during the
regular church hour At eight O'Clock
Sunday morning there will be a Sunrise
Prayer Meeting at the Presbyterian
Church, Ramah Ryersons, leader, 1t
will pay you to attend these services.
Jesse X. Teagarden, Pastor.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
CMOUHS

Begins with the symptoms OF a
common cold; there is chilliness,
sneezing, sore throat, hot skin,
quick pulse, hoarseness and i'm
peded respiration. Give frequent
small doses Of Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup, (the child will cry
for it) and at the first sign of a
croupy cough, apply frequently
Billiards. Snow Liniment to the
throat. Mrs. A. Vliet, New Cas-
tie, Colo, writes, March 19, 1901:
II think Billiards. Horehound
Syrup wonderful remedy, and
so pleasant" 25c, soc and S1.00.
Sold by Ed. McComas, Broken
Bow and Merna.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Services next Sabbath morning at / a.
m. Evening at 1880 p. III. In the morn
ing the pastor will preach a special ser.
mon to the Christian Edeavor Society
The evening will be devoted to Christi
an Endeavor Anniversary in which the
society of the Christian Church will par.
ticipate. Young Peoples Union meeting
at $50 p. M There will also be a sun,
rise meeting of the Union at 8 a. m
The young people are especially invited
to these services.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04

An invitation to visit St. Louis
during the Worlds Press Con-
gress in June was accepted. The
invitation included both the edi-
tors and their wives or oweet-
hearts, for which a special train
will be provided.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Divine worship at II a N. topic, The
Mission OF Noble Impulse" p. M.
Junior b. y. p. Z. 63o p. III. Senior b.
y. p. u. 1890 p. III. gospel service of
song and sermon, topic, "A Peculiar
Power" There will be baptism at this
service. Wednesday 1890 p. III. prayer
time. Thursday ago p. m. Ladies Aid
Society at the Church, Boys Brigade
drills Monday afternoon at a.. The
Bible school at 10 on Sunday morning is
the brightest place imaginable to spend a
profitable hour.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1904-02-04
EasbIOnabIe Dressm akInR Ana
Up-T0-Date.

Ladies, | make a specialist of
ladies tailoring, fancy dress
making, cutting, fitting, etc. l
also take orders for the Accor-
dion Pleated skirts, sunburst,
Berlin side pleating, tucking,
pinking, shiriug, fluting, etc.
All work guaranteed first class.
Residence in Realty Block, south
of Public Square. Please give
me a call.-LILLIAN HULL. 1890