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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

Why is it the Republicans refuse
to discuss the issue of tax reform ?
Simply this: they know they fooled
the farmers and small tax payers
when they were around discussing
this issue before they held their
State Convention. They are aware
they cannot fool the people the
second time, hence they evade the
issue and the people will remember
them on the day Of election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

There must have been some mis-
take in the primary election. Davis
and Freeland were nominated on
the suPposition that they were tax
reformers,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

When you silently slip into the
voting booth remember that Uncle
Joe Davis and Cousin Baldwin
Freeland voted at Charleston for
what they fought against in Preston
county-anti Tax Reform.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

1t must be gratifying to our young
and sprightly contemporary, The
Leader, to find that those whom 1t
fought IN the primary election for
the nomination for the House of
Delegates had a change of vision
when they arrived in the city of
Charleston and wept by the banks
Of the Kanawha.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

The Senatorial Convention for this
district of the Democratic party
was postponed till Saturday, Octo-
Der Ist at Keyser.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

The ARGUS will be chuck full and
running over with live campaign
matter from this on tili after the
great battle Of the ballots on Tues
day, November 9th. SO our readers
will have 20 stand a lot Of politics
for the next two months, but most
people want that kind Of matter Just
now anyhow II your neighbor is
not taking The ARGUS, get him to
send in twenty-five cents in stamps,
or any old way most convenient.
and get TIE ARGUS the rest Of the
year DO this AZ once.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

On our first page will be found
two good cartoons on Teddy Roose
welt. One represents him on a horse
made up Of a battle-ship and guns
and cannon and carrying that big
stick on his shoulder, which has be.
come proyerb (but not from the
Bible), and trying to spread him
self clear over the whole American
continent riding rough shod over
the South American Republics. The
other picture shows "Uncle Sam
looking over some extracts from
Roosevelfs writings, in which he
bruislly attacks nearly all Of bis
predecessors in Office and jumps on
the Constitution with both feet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

They are having a Frank and
Lively time down in Summers coun-
ty, and the Hinton Leader is adding
hilarity to the Blue Pencil Brigade.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

On our last page will be found a
Rambler article that was sent in for
last week and was in type and in
the forms for publication, but
crowded out by local matter that
would not keep so WE'LL Don't fail
20 read il, as The Rambler has an
interview with q number Of the
prominent Republican politicians
on the Harmony in their ranks,
which is alleged 70 exist. Then on
the inside Of the paper is the regu.
lar Rambler letter for this week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

Joe Davis and Baldwin Freeland
have no idea of entering the minis
try. They voted to tax the yellow
legged hen and the dung hill rooster.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

How many formers in Preston
county voted for Uncle Joe Davis
and Cousin Baldwin Freeland under
the delusion that they would vote to
tax coal, oil and gas when they ar
rived in Charleston7
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22
STRICKLER
HOSPITAL,
I&ingNvood, VIVA.

Open to the Physicians of
Preston County for the
Treatment of Surgical
and non-contagious dis
eases.
pD~ Free Medical and Surgical
Services to citizens of King
wood who are unable to pay
fees, and are recommended
by any of the church organi-
cations, benevolent societies
or the city authorities. In
such cases only the actual
cost of board and nursing
will be required.
Address all communications to
{. Wallace StriCkIer, M. D.
P. }. Box 1913. Kingwood, WV
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

No quarter or support should be
given those who have betrayed the
people in their fight for tax revision.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

There is one thing we must ad-
mire Congressman Dayton for, and
that is that he has always been hon
est and out-spoken in his opposition
to Tax Reform. No man in the
State fought Tax Reform so cour-
ageously and earnestly as Gordon
Dayton. Wherever Tax Reform
bobbed up the Congressman was
there, stick in hand, to administer
to it a clubbing. His work against
Tax Reform at Charleston was tell
ing and appreciated by the corpo-
rations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

The report comes to us that our
genial and good friend, Jud Orr,
has bursted one sUspender and frac.
tured the other whooping it up for
Congressman Dayton since Aston
Gordon rendered his decision in the
postofhce case. Another report has
Il that DR.. Poster has had bis whis.
kers cut Vsndyke and that the peo.
pie declare that a Russian count has
charge Of the postof7ce.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

Ask Joe Davis and Baldwin Free.
land, "what is the matter with coal,
oil and gas |"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

The ARGUS has no apologies to
offer for its opposition to those can
didates whom it honestly believes
to be opposed to the interest of the
people. THE ARGUS has stubbornly
fought those in its own party whom
it was convinced were favorable to
the interest of the enemy. 1t is no
reSpector of men, be they Democrat
or Republican, who favor legislation
detrimental to the interest of the
common people. 1t fights on the
side which it honestly believes to be
right.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

Joe Davis and Baldwin Freeland
knew how 90 vote TO tax the hennery
and the piggery, but they we're color
blind on coal, gas and oil.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

THE ARGUS is frank enough to
admit that A. G.. Dayton cannot
serve two masters. AS he is serving
the corporations, and has been since
he entered Congress, he cannot serve
the people. The people will elect
Stewart W. Walker as their servant
this year The time for a change
has arrived. The people want
Walker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

Col r. p. Chew, Of this place,
Democratic nominee for Presiden-
tlal Elector received a few DAYS
ago a letter from Hon. N. +. Whit
taker, the big iorn operator Of Ohio
county and late President Of Repub.
lIcan State Senate, in which he af-
firms the statement given out in re.
gard 20 him sometime ago, and an.
nounces his purpose to give bis
hearty and cordial support to the
Democratic ticket, both State and
National
The above from the old reliable
Spirit Of Jefferson Of Charles Town
is bitter pill for Republicans Of
this State, but they will have 20
take their medicine. Some time
since when a similar announcement
to The above was made the Repub-
lioan papers denied il bitterly. Now
will they be good or will they keep
on lying about IL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

The farmers of Preston are not
wearing diamonds and extracting the
corks from champagne bottles like
the corporation people are, but they
are toiling in the fields honestly and
necessarily day by day that they
may make an honorable living for
themselves and families. They know
how they have earned the dollar
and dime which they must contrib
ute to taxation. They have borne
the burden of taxation too long.
The day of reckoning is near at
hand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

w. II. Bailey, of Taylor county,
was named by the Democrats of the
Eleventh district in convention
at Fairmont, last Saturday after
noon to make the race against
Col. ], II. McDermott, of Morgan
town, the Republican nominee for
the State Senate. The district
which is composed of Monongalia,
Marion and Taylor counties has
been strongly Republican, but &C
cording to the statement made by
delegates Bailey will cut down the
majority to great extent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

Farmers of Preston county, you
have been fooled and hoodwinked
too long, You have allowed your
political bias and prejudice to con
troll you in voting. Here is where
the corporations beat you. They
will support no man who is not ia
vorable to them, whether he be
Democrat Republican or what not.
You vote for the man because he Is
on your ticket although he is dia-
metrically opposed TO your interest.
Suppose you change this and vote
for the man who favors your inter
est, regardless Of his political faith ?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22
THE RAMBLER.
He Visits the Coal Center and Has
a Most Delightful Time with Old
Friends.

Meets the Famous Coon Hunter,
Jay Bona6eld, Who Had to Aban-
don the Sport of Coon Hunting
to Escape the Divorce Court.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22
State Democratic Ticket.

For GOVERNOR.
JOHN ]. CORNwELL.
OF Hampshire.
For Secretary OF State.
WILLIAM G. PETERKIN.
OF Wood.
For Auditor.
WILLIAM l.. MANSFIELD,
OF Wayne.
For Superintendent of Free Schools,
REV. NJ. d. HELMICK.
or Peasants.
For Attorney General.
LAWRENCE A. REYMANN,
or Ohio.
For Treasurer.
ROBERT S. CARR.
or Kanawha.
For Supreme Court Judges.
NJ. II. DENT.
OF Taylor.
HENRY w. GILMER.
or Greenbrier.
FOR coNGREss-Second District,
STEWART w. WALKER,
OF Berkeley County.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-22

], SLIDELL BROWN. Editor and
Proprietor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
BROWN, WHO TOOK
MURDERER TO LITTLE ROCK,
IN THE CITY.
Probably the Only Officer Who Could
Have Arrested Hooker With
out Bloodshed.

Sheriff w. H. Brown of Saline coun-
t. arrived in the city this morning
to visit H. N. Atwood for the day.
Sheriff Brown is the man who arrest
ed Houston Hooker, the slayer OF
Conductor P. D. Atwood. last month.
Sheriff Brown says that he has known
Hooker for years and that he was per-
laps the only man on the Valley road
who could have arrested the negro
with out bloodshed. Hooker's father
was once the slave of Mr.. Joe Hook
er, Mrs. Browns father, and Houston
i,ooker was an old friend of Mr..
Brown. The negro had visited Mr..
Browns place near Farrell many
times. Mr.. Brown said at the time
Of the arrest, when Hooker was in the
baggage car, the negro kept saying
over and over: 81 have killed my
best friend, but I had to do it, Mr..
Brown says one of the excuses made
by Hooker was that three years ago
Mr.. Atwood struck him in the mouth.
The negro had newspaper which n
was very careful to have sent to his
wife
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
MANY FRIENDS
Attended Funeral of the Late Chas.
F. Senyard.

The funeral of the late Charles F..
Seryard was held this afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the family resi-
dence Rev. J. S. Hawkins conducted
the services, assisted by Rev. w. D..
Buckner. The honorary pail bearers
were: G. H. Gammill, D. c. Bell, r..
w. Lane, VIM. Burke, ]. H. Eddins
end NJ Danaher. The active pail
bearers were: Allie F. Dreyfus, Bur-
ton B. We'll. julius Leitner, Clyde
Vowel, w. L. Toney William Nicho!,
W. F. Carnes anr c. F. Moore.
The fire department, of which Mr..
Senyard was so long chief, attended
the funeral. while members of Pine
Bluff Lodge, No. 149, B. P. Q. E.; ia
cob Brump lodge, F. and A. M, and
Imperial lodge, No. "a, X. of P, at
atended in body. The interment was
sir Bellwood cemetery and hundreds
of friends followed the remains to
their last resting place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
GAMING AND SUNDAY SALOONS.

The instructions of Judge Grace to
the grand jury just empaneled Wtra
very strong. He first made some very
pointed remarks to the grand jurors
was going on in Pine Bluff, openly;
that the law was plain and specific:
that the grand jury could not take in
tG consideration any friendships or
personal feelings in the matter at all;
that they must make every endeavOr
to bring to Justice the viOlators of the
law against gaming by returning in
d,ctments against all whom they Sc
cured evidence that they are violating
the gaming statute He asked if there
was member Of the grand jury VIII
was opposed to the enforcement OF
the gaming laws for any reason what
ever, and said if there was he wanted
them to say SO in order that he
might excuse them from service on
tie jury as he wanted only those who
the law and would so act, as members
Of the jury, regardless of any personal
views they may hold
He also called attention to the s
cay saloons. He said that he had ~
turned to Pine Bluff on two occasions
early Sunday morning, and on both
saw saloons doing business. He said
| it. was not for him to indict the Of
Tending saloon men, but the duty OF
tie grand jury and he was going to
lrcfer them to the people who could
give them the desired information,
and he wanted the grand jury TO do
! is duty by complying wholly will the
law
He said that if the jury would do
its duty check could be put to gam
| ing and the opening of saloons on
Sunday, and those who are guilty OF
these violations could be made to SUI
fel the penalty of the law
The judges remarks have caused
considerable comment, and there are
indeed few people in the city who do
not endorse him in his effor to see
that the laws are enforced. He should
and will be upheld by all the good
people of the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
TRIAL OF HOOKER
WILL OCCUR AT BENTON, sA-
LINE COUNTY EARLY IN
DECEMBER.
SsH
JUDGE Duffe Announces That a Spec
94zsiSiaI Session of the Grand Jury
vii, Be Called.
a
RuBLJC DEMAND FOR ACTION.

Benton, Nov. 3.-Hon. W. c. Whit
fthOrne has received letter from tCir-
cult Judge A. NJ. Duffie in which the
latter states that he will call special
session of the grand jury here to pass
upon the case of the negro, Houston
Hooker. who shot and killed Conduct
or P. D. Atwood on Valley route
train in this county recently A Pc
tition from citizens mere requesting
Judge Duffie to take this action was
forwarded to him at Hot Springs by
Mr.. Whi.thorne Tuesday.
s.s Judge Duffie replies that the special
grand jury and term of court will be
convened in Benton about December
l. or as soon as the present term OF
court at Hot Springs terminates.
1t is now reasonably sure that no at
teH1pt will be made to lynch Hooker
who is prisoner in the Saline coun-
ty jail here Hooker will be indicted
by the grand jury and then placed on
trial early in December.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
THOSE WHO WERE NAMED.

County Judge E. J. kerwln has
made another move for the improve
Eent of the conditions Of Jefferson
county by the appointment of a board
OF health for the county. This was
made possible by law passed by the
last Legislature, of which Judge ker-
win was a member, giving the coun-
ty judge the power to create this
board. Judge Kerwin has appointed
Dr. H. f. Williams and DR.. o. w.
Clark of this city and DR.. D. N.
White Of Sheriff. as members of this
board. The county board will coop
crate with the city board in looking
after the general health Of the county
and city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
FOR PASTORS HOUSE
ST. JOSEPh'S CHURCH.

The pastors house Of st. Josephs
church will soon present new inte
rior appearance as the ladies OF the
ctrerega ion have taken the matter in
hand Whatever the Catholic ladies
attempt 10 carry to a successful end
is generally accomplished and the ba.
zaar which they are to hold during
the last days of November will
without doubt be credit to
them. The committees necessary for
the work were selected at the
meeting held las, Tuesday night
Mo~sc. Lucey has been a citizen of
Pine Bluff so long and taken an active
part in the general welfare of the
town. that everybody will be glad to
lend a hand.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
CHlCOT COUNTY CONTEM-
PLATES NEW COURTHOUSE.

Lake Village, Nov. 3.-Estimates
are being made on a '1ew courthouse
for Chicot county, and as quick as
the preliminaries are over it's erec-
ton will be begun.
Mr.. c. r. Crosby has leased the
Hoil.ingsworth House and will take
charge in a few days.
Master Floyd Hunker, little son Of
Mr. N. w. Bunker, happened to the
painful misfortune of getting his leg
broken by the kick of horse while
out riding.
The scarlet fever situation seems
we'll in hand. as the first three cas- S
are all that has developed so far.
The drought which began about the
frs of August is still unbroken.
though appearances seem to indicate
a rain before night.
Mrs. Bette Crabtree, nee Hollings.
worth, will leave tomorrow for Lake
Providence, La, her future home.
Mrs. Reed Of Luna Landing is now
resident Of this place, having
moved in last Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
THE WIDOW WINS
MRS. 3. F. MCKENZIE GETS EN-
TIRE AMOUNT OF LiTI-
GATED POLICY.
Judge Trieber Holds No Value in Pol.
icy at Time Mckenzie Became
Bankrupt.
NOTHING TO PASS TO TRUSTEE.

Judge Trieber in the United States
DIS trict court at Little Rock, rendered
his decision Wednesday in the case
Of James Gould. trustee of the estat-
Of B. f. Mckenzie, against the New
York Life Insurance company. finding
for the widow, CaIlie A. Mckenzie,
as against the trustee for possession
OF the amount of s4,731.92, paid into
the court by the insurance company
on the policy issued on the life OF
&. F. Mckenzie.
Mckenzie went into bankruptcy
February 16, 1904, and committed sui
eide June 10, 1904 The trustee then
brought suit against the insurance
company to collect the amount of the
rolicy for $4,000, which was issued
May IS. 1908, and would have lapsed
July 16, 1904 The insurance compa-
ny admitted indebtedness to the
amount of s4.731.92, and paid that
amount into the court The question
then arose on the claim of the widow
for her dover interest.
Judge Trieber dissmisses her peti-
ton for dover interest, but decreed
that the widow was entitled to the
entire amount of the insurance. In
his opinion Judge Trieber held that
he insurance policy became a val;-
able asset only because of the suicide
of the bankrupt less than a month
before the policy would have become
absolutely void. At the time of the
bankruptcy, he held there was moth
irg of value that could have pass ed
to the trustee, except the right to
sDeculate on the banKrupt's life for a
short period of time. and the court
held that neither the bankruptcy act
nor any other statute authorizes this
White and Althe'mer, attorneys
for tho widow. win quite victory by
the courts decision
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03

Searcy. Nov. 3.--Tpon what is
deemed reliable authority i, is stated
that there is now an enlargement ex-
listing between John V. Roberts, eX-
mayor of Searcy and DR. Richard g.
L;ghtle. two Of the principals in the
recent grave-robbery and insurance
swindle trial at Searcy and ,Judsonia
1t is stated that they became engaged
in a dispute on northbound passen-
ser train out Of Little Rock last Fri
cav evening and almost came to
blows. There is some mystery about
the matter, but it is thought the name
CT some one has never been mention
ed in connection with the cases may
he brought ont as result of an effort
on the part Of Roberts to shield this
mentioned. Just what the result will
be is not certain at present.
1t has been thought ever since the
first developments that still others
night know more about the matter
than they had told. When questioned
about the latest phase Of the case
today Roberts had little to say He
admitted that the difficulty between
him and Lightle had occurred but
when questioned as 70 the cause he
declined to discuss it. He expresses
confdenct in the final outcome Ask
ed as to the connection Of other par
ties, he said if others were connect
Ell with the case in a material way
the trial would develop that fact
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
WILL MAKE A FIGHT
CAPT. RICE WILL BRING SUIT IN
SUPREME COURT TO Sc
CURE OFFICE
If Court Sustains Governor, Then thc
Amendment Allowing Cities
to Vote Bonds Passed
4 CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTION

capt. K. II. Rice Of Warner is in the
city today looking after business in.
terests. Regarding his appointment
as circuit clerk of Lincoln county, to
s'leceed B. f. Meroney, deceased,
Capt Rice refuses to talk further
than to say that he will bring suit
in the supre, court for the purpose
of testing the amendment which al
lows the governor to fill vacancies in
county Offices by appointment, and
which attorney general Murph"y says
failed TO pass Capt. Rice will file
suit agaist II. d. Palmer, who also
claims the Office for the purpose OF
having the case decided. The result
of the suit will be watched with much
interest by the people all over the
state.
The appointment by Gov. Davis or
a successor to the deceased circuit
anG county clerk-elect OF Lincoln coun-
ty may result in amendments No. ..
Is. 6 and Z to the constitution OF Ar
kansas being declared void by the
supreme court; but If the supreme
court should declare that Nos 2, 3, 6
and were legally adopted, No. 9 has
also been adopted. for it is in the
same boat with the others.
The whole matter reduces to the
Question whether an amendment TOP
the constitution, in order to be adopt
| cd, must receive majority Of all the
votes cast at the election or merely a
ma jorty of all the votes east for or
against the amendment. While the
constitution seemingly plainly says
that an amendment must receive a
oajority of all the votes cast, never
! theless not only is there difference
Of popular opinion on this matter, but
some amendments that received
merely a majority Of the votes cast
for or against those amendments are
now regarded as part of the cOnstitu
ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
FANS INTERESTED
PLAYER MANAGER WILL BE Sc
LECTEO FOR BALL TEAM
NEXT YEAR.
fans All Favorable 20 Guy Sample
and He viii Probably Be
Chosen.
THE PLAYERS WHO ARE HERE

Since the announcement in the
Graphic OF the meeting OF The base
hall directors, November 10, the fans
have taken Il renewed interest in
baseball affairs for the next season.
The new manager seems TO be IN
principal subject under discussion
he choice of the majority of the fans
is Guy Sample last seasons catcher
and captain. Sample is not only a
good ball player but a good manager
as well and has scroes of friends here
who would like to see him fill George
Reeds boots next year. 1t seems to
be settled fact that the manager for
next season is to be a player and
Sample is a player. At present there
are six of last years team in the
city, Clayton, Sample, Kennelley
Dawkins, Deaver and Gfroerer, while
Howard Murphy comes over from
Memphis occasionally.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-11-03
Y. NJ. c. A. NEWS.
+ + + + I. + 1. i. + 1. + + + .

State secretary J. L. Scofiold OF the
y. M. c. A. has called upon Pine Bluff
to furnish a class of men for a phyei-
cal exhibition to be given at the
STATE meeting to be held at Texarkana
next February. Mr.. Brown will beg n
at once to get this class into training
for the exhibition. 1t is expected that
Pine Bluff will have large delegation
of men at the state meeting.
The contractors are expected to
finish the heating apparatus at the
=. NJ. C. A. this week.
There will be signal practice by the
y. M. c. A. football team tonight.
The average weight of the players
is 160 pounds. Pine Bluff had the
wining base ball team, and now it
is desired to have a winning football
team. The team will leave for Stutt-
CART on the Z a. m. Cotton Belt train
tomorrow to play the game schedulo
with the team at that place The
game will be called at an hour that
will allow persons to go from here
Stuttgart on the p m. train and
see the game. It has been arranged
for rooters to attend the game from
here at the s1.40 rate by applying
at the Office of the Y. NJ. c. A.