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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17
TWO GOOD MEN BEATEN.

From The Wheeling News
The News regretted to learn of
the defeat of J. Slidell Brown of
Kingwood, for the State Senate.
Editor Brown made a clean fight
and pledged himself to the enact
ment of the original tax commission
bills, but the majority was too great
for him to overcome. Regardless
OF his politics he would have made
good legislator and his record on
the tax question would have been
clean.
Another Democratic editor went
to defeat in the fight for the State
Senate whom the News would have
liked to have seen successful
Thomas III. Dennis of Lewisburg.
Mr.. Dennis gets out one of the
brightest papers in the State, and
since West Virginia was State has
been found fighting for honesty
and justice. He is representative
of all that is good in politics, and
he would have made an able Sena-
tor, He, too, was an advocate Of
the original tax commission bills,
and while of course he opposed the
Republican party in this campaign,
he would have been found on the
right side of every tax vote in the
State Legislature had he been elect
ed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Tho composition of the exccu-
tive portion Of the army at this
time is somewhat humorous. DR..
Woods spectacular rise to a ma
jor-generalship was one Of the
most remarkable incidents i'm mil.
itary history, but there are others
which, while not so glazing, add
equally to the gaycty of nations
Gen. COrbiu's detail to the Phil
lppiucs while retaining his post
as AdjulantGencral Of the army
is, perhaps, unique, but Gen
Chailee, the Commandcr.in-Chief
under the President, probably has
q kindly feeling for bis brother
general, both having sprung into
prominence as officers Of negro
regiments The war records show
that the only command I'm tho
field which Corbin ever had was
when he was with q negro rcgi-
ment and at that time. during The
civil war, he was courtmartiallcd
and cashierod for cowardicc. and
was only rcinslated by pull "and
yet inc commands in the Philip
pines pro tenn. until the Presiden-
tial election is passed, when he
may be sure that defiance Of pub
Tic opinion, impossible now, viii
result, in Wood assuming chief
command and Corbin returning
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The next political fight will be
between the members Of the Repub-
lican household There will be a
great scramble for the pies, and the
Democrats will enjoy the hair pull
ing and the fur flying Already
many Of the faithful are wondering
il the pie is going to light IN their
back yard The disappointed will
have time to reflect over tho ingrati-
tude Of the bosses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Hon. John J. Cornwell the Dem
ocratic candidate for Governor
made the most gallant race ever
made in this State for a public Of
fee and though defeated he comes
out of the fight with his honor I'M
sullied and his escutcheon untaint-
ed and his party has just cause for
PRIDE and congratulation at the re-
suit. He reduced his opponents
majority to one third of the plur-
ality received by the head of the
Republican ticket, wiped out the
Republican mujority of 1000 in
Mr.. Dawson's own county of Kama
wha and carried it by 500 votes
and received the largest majority
in his own county of Hampshise
ever received by any candidate and
therefore has ever reason to be
proud of the result.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Leader Shaw, of the Leader,
Islands pat" but wears no mans
collar, as has been fully demon
strated during the late "unpleasant-
ness
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The Republicans claim the earth
and are going to fence it in. 1t
will be known as the political arena
where dogs of war will be let loose
to fight over the spoils. The first
pie to be thrown into the arena
will be the Kingwood postoffice
where the lean and hungry will
fight to a finish. "On with the
music let Joy be unconfned.n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17
MIR. DAYTON'S MAJORITY.
Grand Total FOOts Up over 5000 In
tho District.

Congressman Dayton's majority
In the Second Congressional Dis
trict over Stuart Walker amounts
to two thousand and eleven, divided
as follows:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The result Of the election is a
surprise to everybody. The most
pessimistic Democrat did not fear
so overwhelming defeat. The
most ardent aud hopeful Republi-
can did not anticipate so great a
victory.
Note the figures. Over l, 800
600 plurality for Roosevelt and
Fairbanks in the forty-five states,
or nearly twice as large as Grants
in 1872, nearly four times Lin
coins in 1864, more than four
times Cleveland's in 1892. two
and a half times McKinley's in
1896, and nearly twice as large
as the latter's in 1900, which was
the largest ever given. Here are
the figures for comparison
1904-Roosevelt, 1,536,5OO.
1900--McKinley, $4,000.
1896-McKinley, 6Ol,834.
1S92-Cleveland, 380,81O.
1S80-Garfeld, 7,018.
1872-Grant, 762,991.
1SG1-LincoIn, 407, 342.
Roosevelt carries tbirtv-tbree
states, Parker twelve only. The
former will receive 343 electoral
college votes, the latter only 1873.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The only place in Preston county
that political speakers we're not
accorded a gentlemanly hearing
was at Etam, the home Of Joe
Davis, They were refused the
school house and part Of their hsr.
ness stolen. They we're informed
BY respectable citizens, who believe
in fair play, that certain Republi-
cans declared they would rotten egg
Them II they attempted to speak.
The cowardly ours did not have the
courage q their political prejudice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Has prosperity gone with the
landslide ?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Hats off to Squire William Henry
Murdoch He made a good, clean
fight and won. Gus Cresap, it
seems, failed to get his name on the
ballot.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

We want it distinctly understood
that We voted to postpone the cleo
ton until 1906.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The Republicans have everything
but the full dinner pail.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

We had coop full of roosters
but the Republicans stole them on
Nov. Sth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

1t is a long time between pros
perity and the full dinner pail.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

There will be many crying out
for change before four years roll
around.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The ARGUS shall continue in the
future, asIn the past, to publish
the best local paper in Preston
county. ffyou want the local news
from all over the county you must
subscribe for THE ARGUS The
Rambler, who bet on Texas and
lost, will contribute a letter each
week which viii deal with the poll
ticians and pie hunters which win
make interesting reading these long
nights.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17
STRAY SHOTS.

James Edison Hayes is a pretty
good campaigner, but DeaconWhite
has "winniDg ways" that "Jeems"
overlooked.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Come on with your prosperit,
and full dinner pail. We are
standing pat
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The great cotton mills of New
England say they must reduce
wages II Ia per cent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The Prohibitionist and Socialist
voted with the Democrats to post
pone the election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving
Day-for the Republicans. The
Democrats may also be thankful
that they are living
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The Pullman Car Works say that
they will reduce the wages IS per
cent or close down. Want to get
the campaign fund back that they
contributed to elect Roosevelt.
They can't afford to lose the slush
f,pd
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The wave of prosperity must have
struck the Republican landslide
and got side tracked.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

II the Republicans will introduce
US to prosperity we will forgive
them for the landslide.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Four years of empty dinner pals
will be erected as a monument to
the landslide.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

In Hampshire county Parker re-
ceiyed a majority Of 1873; Corn
we'll 1881; Walker 1897, and Camp
bell for State Senate I74o. Over
in Lewis county Roosevelt had 600
majority, still the Hon. Andrew
Edmiston, the Democratic candi-
date for Circuit Judge carried the
county by gao majority, but was
defeated by Lynch of Clarksburg,
the Republican candidate who car
ried Harrison county by a over
thousand majority, showing that
the people Of that county are strong
ly in favor of Lynch Law.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

There is one consolation for the
Democrats and that is before the
hungry and thirsty Office seekers
Of the Republican party get through
lighting over the spells they will be
worse disfgured than the Demo
Gratis. The scalping knife is out
and revenge IS on the rampage.
There will be something doing for
the next SIX months and THR ARGUS
will keep the people posted. Now
is the time 10 subscribe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The Republicans are still stand
ing pat and waiting for prosperity
to hove in sight.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Two years from new we will tax c
another vote on Tax Reform.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17
BREEZY AUTUMN

Suggests the advisability of
stocking your sideboard with
a few snacks of something
nifty to counteract sud-
den chllls. Then, too, you.
ought to be prepared to en-
terrain the friend who "iust
drops in for a CHEEKY eve
ming.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Were you promised the postoffice1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The farmers and workingmen who
were promised by the Republican
candidates and politicians that they
would pay their taxes for Eve and
ten years if the new tax law would
not reduce their taxes, had better
keep the promise fresh in their
memory when the sheriff calls around
They will find that their taxes will
be increased to double what they
were under the old tax law.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17
STRICKLER
HOSPITAL,
KinGwOOd, w. Wa.

Open to the Physicians of
Preston County for the
Treatment Of Surgical
and non-contagious dis
eases.
B'S~ 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 Stricken, M. D.
P. ,. Box 323 Kingwood, VIVA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

II you think that Tax Reform has
been settled by the election Of Mr..
Dawson just wait until the Sheriff
calls around next year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The American people seem to
like RoosevelFs niger policy and
we hope now that he will give them
enough Of it and appoint some
negro postmaster in the north as
we'll as in the South and he should
certainly invite Booker T. Wash.
ington to the White House for
Thanksgiving turkey. We are
proud Of the fact thar we belong to
white mans party and We have
no hesitation in declaring ourself
in favor Of white mans govern
ment, first, last and to the end Of
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

We can afford to wait and hear
the Republicans cry aloud against
the new tax law when they find tina,
the reduction in taxation is upward
and not downward. They will then
find that it is a case Of "fooline
some of them" but not all Of US.
We made our hight to elect candi-
daEes who we're pledged to repeal
it. The tax receipt will confirm
our position.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Tax Reform is very live issue.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

The full dinner pail is a myth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Never mind, Bro. Whetsell, there
will be plenty of room for anti-tax
planks in the next Democratic State
platform. We have you on our hip,
so to speak, and If your party fails
to REDUCE the taxes of the farmer
instead of increasing it, the slogan
cry of the Democratic party in this
State will be, "Turn the Rascals
Out" at the next general election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Will Deacon White be as great
success as a constable as he was as
a preachera We hope he may be
the means of bringing many evil.
doors to justice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

George Allen Herring would have
made good sheriff, but was short
on votes in the wound-up. We
rather think he would have run bet.
ter had his name been off the Pro.
hibition ticket. That had a very
depressing effect upon the voter, as
the air on November 8 was very
chilly indeed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

What did the wogsle bug say ?,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Braxton county gave Cornwell 800
majority over Dawson and Parker
268 over Teddy. Tucker county
went wild over the Republican tick
ct. Roosevelt's majority was GOT
and Dayton's 653, while Dawson
had but 3o4. Reynolds for Judge
had $40 over Strieobly Of Davis,
the Democratic nominee. Mont
gomery had 67z, Charles d. Smith
Claw partner and successor to w.
q. Conley), had TIA, and A. B.
Close for member of County Court
IA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Randolph county did not show
up with the Democratic majority
she promised this time. Walker
only had 478 over Dayton, less than
several Of the other candidates
Cornweli had 900 over Dawson and
Fortney 6o5 over Holt, when they
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

George Myers, of TOWNSVILLE, late
OF the Democratic party, saved the
day for William Finegan Menear.
Well, George had to do it, he hav-
ing been "appinted" road overseer
recently for his district, and of
course he was rather obliged 10
work for civilian the Conqueror."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

1t is said that the tax reform ques.
ton so "discumfuddled" Jeff Lips
comb, of Alum Hill, Tucker county.
that he deserted the party of Day
ton, Dawson and Blizzard, and cast
his ballot for Eugene Vinegar Debs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Grandpa Heermans comments on
tax reform and the Judiciary, no
doubt turned the tide for Mr.. Daw
son and perhaps Judge Holt. He is
noted for his wisdom Cd and truth
fitness CD during campaign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

]. Slidell Brown, of THE ARGUS,
made a gallant fight, but he fell by
the wayslde. He didn't belong to
the Dayton, Dawson. Blizzard COM
bine. Sam B. Montgomery will
look after the corporations interest
in the State Senate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Grand old Daniel Webster coun-
ty went Democratic this time by an
average of about 500 majority. Par
ker only carried it by gao, but
Cornwell had 485 majority and
Woddell for States Attorney 572.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

promised 1900. 1t looks like Holt
received almost the full Republican
vote of that county, or else some of
the Democrats voted for him. Floyd
Mcdonald, the Democratic candi-
date for Sheriff, seems to have been
a popular man, as he had TAG ma
jority over Alex p. Hart, the Re
publican nominee. The Prohibi-
tionists received SO votes and the
Socialists 3 in that county. Claude
w. Maxwell, Republican candidate
for the Legislature, was beaten by
4rS majority.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

Taylor county went Republican
this time by an old time majority
and gave Holt over a thousand ma
jority, so that his majority in the
district over Fortnes is about thir-
teen hundred. He carried Barbour
by ass, Preston by o37 and Taylor
by Io92, while Fortney carried
Randolph by 6os.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17
The West Va. Argus

Did you bet1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-11-17

On March ~, 1904, over eight
months ago, the Supreme Court de
cision in the Northern Securities
case put the trusts at the mercy of
President Roosevelt. On Novem-
Der these same trusts were enthu-
siastically supporting Mr.. Roose-
velts election. Further comment
is unnecessary.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-09-15
Observation-Disclosures

I time the deceit was his own and not
sacrifice for another.
"Of course knew John Burt" said
Blake reflectively. Dear old John;
owe him thirty-five dollars. When
ran away from home he gave me
every dollar he had, and I've not seen
him since. Did you say he had gone
to California? Is that so? No, l
never saw him there. And you knew
him? Really, Miss Garden, l almost
feel as if we were old acquaintance.
All, here comes Mr. and Mrs. Bishop!
had no idea it was so late"
Mr.. Thomas Bishop was introduced,
and after a brief conversation, in
which Jessie acquainted her uncle
with the fact that their guest was
formerly from Rocky Woods, Blake
excused himself. He accepted an in
vitation to call again.
"Then we will continue our recol-
lections of Rocky Woods, Miss Car
den," he said on leaving.
Instructing his coachman to drive
to his apartments, James Blake closed
his eyes and attempted to calmly re-
view what had happened. He found
it impossible. One emotion held mas
terry over him-he was in love, madly
and de6antly in love with Jessie Car
den. He thought Of Arthur Morris
and hated him. He thought Of John
Burt and pitied him. Neither should
stand in his way.
Could she be engaged to Arthur
Morris? Now that he had met Jessie
Garden he found himself unconscious
ly repeating John Burt's indignant
declaration: ut is a lie; an Infamous
lie!" If an engagement did exist, 1t
should be as barrier Of mist to his
ardent progress. But she did not
she could not love Arthur Morris.
Did John Burt love her? Did she
love John Burt?
These were the singing, burning
questions which scared his brain, but
the clamor Of his conscience was
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-09-15
John wesley's Ideas on "AllIna.D

John Wesley's Ideas on falling"
1t is pretty generally known that
John Wesley, during his unparalleled
apostolate of half a century, Travelled
ESQ, 900 miles and preached 10000 ser.
mons, but comparatively few are
aware of the prodigious amount Of lit.
erary work he managed to accomplish.
His most curious and eccentric book
was entitled primitive Physic; or, An
Easy and Natural Method Of Curing
Most Diseases" It was published in
London by Barr & Co. in the year
1743.
The preface is characteristic of the
author. when man came first out OF
the hands of the Creator there was
no place for physic or the art Of heal
ing. But when man rebelled against
the Sovereign Of heaven and earth the
incorruptible frame put on corruption,
AMI the immortal put on Immortality"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-09-15
CHAPTER XXI.
Unreasonlnq Passion.

In all the vast world only two per
sons knew that such a man as John
Burt lived-James Blake and Peter
Burt.
John Burt owned stock in thou.
sands OF miles Of railroads. He was
an investor in other great enterprises
and activities. An army Of men
worked under his direction, and the
stock market rose and fell at the pres
sure Of his unseen hand. For years
he had rebelled at the fate which had
made him a recluse, which denied
him the fellowship and confidence Of
his peers. He felt a keen Joy over
the knowledge that the day was ap-
preaching when he could assume his
true place in the world Of vast affairs.
But Of earth's countless millions
there was one above all others to
whom he wished to tell his secret.
He impatiently awaited the time when
he could look into Jessie Gardens
face and read the verdict in her eyes.
Were years Of patient waiting and
working to be rewarded or unrequit
ed?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-09-15
PRETTY Necklaces.


Gold beads look very pretty worn
above the low collar of summer
blouse. They are confined to day
wear at present, while longer chains
Of rare stones are liked for evening.
Coral necklaces, as well as those of
turquoise beads, have come in with
the temperance of gold ones, and
when becoming either of these is a
very effective ornament. In one OF
the prettiest long chains the fine gold
links are interspersed with oblong bits
Of cut aqua marines and swung on the
end Of the chain is a large locket
trimmed with the same stones, only
smaller, and in the center rests sin
gle diamond.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-09-15

$50 am l." laughed Jessie. John
Hancock once lived in the house
where l was born. and Samuel Adams
was there many, many times. I'm as
much Of Hancock as Edith, though
she won't admit it. Don't you like
Boston better than San francisco,
Mr.. Blake?"
Really, l remember very little Of
Boston," replied Blake. when l was
small boy we moved to Quincy, and
from there to farm near bingham.
That part of my New England life
most vivid in my memory clusters
round the old farm in Rocky Woods"
did you live in Rocky Woods?"
The dark eyes opened wide and Jes-
sic looked wonderingly into Blake's
face.
why, yes, l lived there for several
years. Do you mean to tell me that
you ever heard Of that desolate patch
or rocks, pines, stone fences, buckle
berry swamps and cranberry
marshes?"
Certainly I have. Uncle Tom
Mr.. Blshop-lived there for genera
ton, and spends the summers there
now. have often been there. Isn't
1t strange, Mr.. Blake, that both Of us
are familiar with that out-of-theway
country? Where was your fathers
farm?"
ut was then known as the old Leon
ard farm. Do you know where Peter
Burt lived-Peter Burt, the old crazy
man who used to pray at night from
the top of the big rock?"
EYES," said Jessie softly, with lit
tie catch at her breath as the blood
mounted to her cheeks.
James Blake watched her face IN
tently. Both were thinking Of John
Burt, but with what different emo
tons! Since the sun had set, a gulf
had opened between John Burt and
James Blake.
And Jessie Garden? Intuitively she
felt that James Blake knew John
Burt. In a fash 1t occurred to her
tudI DldhS . DuoAnCbo Win ucl ldtuCi
was subterfuge. Was he the bear
er Of tidings from John Burt? Per
haps John was dead? II alive, why
did he not come himself?
"And you knew John Burt re-
member now that he often spoke. of
you. He always called you Jim and
rarely mentioned your last name. And
you ran away from home. Did you
ever meet John. Burt in California,
Mr.. Blake?"
James Blake was not deceived by
the careless zone in which she asked
this question. With grim Joy he re-
fected that Johns Injunction for Sc
crecy was still in force. He must
either mIslead Jessie Garden or prove
false to his friend; but for the first