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Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-29
MY MANHATTAN COMPANY

Has started work upon it's property. If you wish to come in with me at this time will let you have: 1000 shares for $10; 2,5OO shares for s25; 5000 shares for $50; 10000 shares for s1OO. consider this the best chance open to the public today. If you win, you
 will win heavily and soon. Don't de lay. Write or see me at once.
 R. B. HIGSEE, 41o-411 Germania Life Bldg. Established 1899. St. Paul, Minn
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-29

Portal Rooter.-Harry Alexander, he of the ample proportions, superin- fcndent of the Cochise mine. near Portal. and chief rooter in the new Portal toxnsIte enterprise, was in noneias yesterday. Portal will be all e&[ when Douglas spreads out lit
 rzcrc and annexes it as an addi-
Bisbee daily review., 1906-04-29

Most of the women who attended the dressmakers' convention last week went with pads and pencils. But why pencils ?-Kansas City Star.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
EARTHQUAKES OF THE PAST.

70-Pompeii and Herculaneum
79-Pompeii and Herculaneum;
earthquake and eruption. .
II5-Constatinople; thousands
perished.
742-Syria, Palestine and Asia;
500 towns destroyed.
II37- Catania, Sicily; IS, 900 per
sons buried.
rIs8-syria: 20, 900 petished.
ra6S-Cilcia; 90, 900 perished'
I4s6-Naples; 10000 perished.
I53I-Lisbon; 10000 perished.
I6a6--Naplesj 10000 lives lost.
r667-Schmaki, 10000 perished ;
lasted three months.
r693-sicily; 100, 900 perished.
1903 -Yeddo, Japan 400. 900
perished.
I73r-Peking; 100, 900 swallow
ed up.
f7s4-Grand Cairo; 40, 900 lives
lost.
r75s-Great earthquake and tidal
wave at Lisbon; SO, 200 perished
there and "a. 900 at Fez Morocco.
I7so-Baalbeo. Syria; 20, 600 per.
ished.
r797-Santa Fe to Panama; 40,
900 people buried.
GSIa-Caracas almost destroyed.
I8a7-Aleppoj 20, 600 perisbed.
r85r-Soulhern Italy; "a 900 lives
lost.
I8s7-Calabria and other parts
Of southern Italy; 10, 600 perrshed.
I863-Manilla about 1000 lives
lost.
f868-Peru and Ecuador; about
IS, 900 lives lost
G88T-Scio; 1000 perished.
I886-Charleston partly destroy.
ed; ~ lives lost
1887--Riviera and Southern Eu.
rope; 1000 lives lost.
I8oI-Japan: 1000 lives lost
t893-Meshed, Persia; thousands
Of lives lost.
1909 -Quezaltenango, Guatemala
many perished.
t9o4-Coast Of Ecuador; earth
| quake and tidal waves; many lives
lost.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
KNGWOOD PRESTON COUNTY VIRGINIA. THURSDAY MAY 1906
THAT VIRGINIA DEBT.
Editor Argus

Editor Argus
saw in your paper some time
during the canvass of 1904 brief
item charging that the scheme TO
increase the revenue had its foun-
dation in a plan by Elkins, White
and Others to assume the payment
OF large portion of the Virginia
debt. was previously convinced
OF this fact and was glad you had
put the fact on record. White
misrepresented the state of the
finances upon which he based his
message and desire 10 increase the
basis of taxation. In truth there
was an annual balance ranging be-
tween $500, 900 and $500, 600 in the
State fund for several years before
he wrote, which has continued up TO
now. His pretense that the reve-
nues were insufficient were false and
there must have been an ulterior
object, which was, doubtless, the
purpose to assume and pay the
alleged West Virginia certificate.
II was TO provide a plethoric treas.
ury, so that legislators, who would
be induced or wheedled into offer,
ing to pay according to program,
might appease the wrath If their
constituents by referring them to
the abundance of means and
asserting that we are able to pay
without increasing taxes, etc. The
plan is unfolding now by the suit
now brought by Virginia. No de-
fense is being made or provided for
as far as the public is advised.
The Governor and Attorney Gen.
eral are mum and the scheme goes
merrily on. | do not hope for a
vigilant effort TO care for our in
terests and fear judgment will prac-
tically go by default after
perfunctory defense. 1t may be
well to call attention to this condi-
tion, as it might impress our State
authorities with the necessity OF
some sort Of action to quiet
the public alarm. If the press
would join in the hue and cry they
might employ capable attorney
who would in turn be stimulated to
effective work. This would anchor
ate conditions, perhaps. l do not
write for publication, but in much
haste. With best wishes,
Very truly yours,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
GRAND ARMY DECORATION
10 he Held In Morgantown, West
virginia, May 30th. 1905.

The Grand Army of the Republic
invites all Confederate We eterans to
join in the services and ceremonies
to be held on that occasion. Speak
ers of national fame will be present.
A Grand Military and Civic par.
ade will take place in the forenoon.
Several brass bands and drum
corps will furnish music.
The National Guards, the Cade,
corps, soldiers of the Spanish-Amer.
Ican War, Grand Army Confederate
Veterans and Civic Societies and
troops of Cavalry will participate.
Distinguished United States Army
officers and citizens will be present.
In the afternoon the cadet corps
will engage IN Sham Battle and
you will see on a small scale how
great battles are Tough. at the pres
ent day.
Graves will be decorated in the
cemetery in the forenoon. Special
trains will be run as follows: VIII
leave Kingwood at 7 a. m. and re
turn leaving Morgantown 6 p. M,
all other trains will run on regular
schedule; one fare will be charged
for round trip. Everybody is in
yited to participate in the parade
and ceremonies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
OUR new YORK LETTER
Calamity, Charity aud Courage
Dainty Spring Styles.

a wave of horror swept over the
country when disaster poured in an
u2heaving, fiery flood over a city OF
palaces. Instan;aneously the warm
sweet tide of assistance flowed into
smitten San Francisco. Today she
turns to the wide, glorious, friendly
world face alight with gratitude
and courage, albeit so bruised and
bleeding. For many day will the
scars remain, some of them perhaps
for all time. But what of that when
such love and sympathy and support
are her sweet poruon--her earthly
"shelter in the time of s,ormr"
Dame Fashion is getting in some
''fne work" in very truth. She has
provided a superabundance of pretty
things for all ages, sizes and sorts
of wearers of both sexes and each
day brings fresh novelties to every
store.
The smartest buttons have gilt
bronze or brass foundations with
gilt or silver inlays or overlaps.
Light hued tafteta silk coats to
wear with Spring and Summer suits
are in Empire pattern, semi.ftting
and extending three inches below
the waist.
Tiny invisible checks or stripes
on white ground are very attractive
in silk weaves.
Gray is very fashionable. All
sorts OF grey suitings in invisible
stripes and checks are in order; the
"shadow" weaves being extremely
popular.
The newest batist and linen gowns
shown by Lord & Taylor are of soft
blue, pink and old rose shades en-
broidered in white.
Very handsome neghgies are made
Of silk, crepe or albatross.
The corselet frock is extensively
worn by Misses. Smooth-faced
cloths, light.weave cheviots and fine
diagonal serges compose them.
The smartest shirt waists have a
pocket on the front.
Sleeves are moderate in size; the
elbow lengths prevail for dressy COS
tunes.
"There is so much bad in the
best of u.s." these Spring days, that
in behooves us to remember the
purifying prosperity of Murray char
coal tablets for which Mr.. A. ]. Dit.
man Of Barclay Street, New York,
has been noted for so many years
and send twenty five cents to him
for box full. They will clear the
blood and sweeten the system like
magic.
Some of the new laceJ show In
terminglings of cotton, silk and
linen embroideries.
The great prevalence of gray is
noted on every side. The costume
here illustrated is of chiffon faille in
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

the dainty "Queen" shade Of gray.
1t is one Of May Manton's exclusive
designs, and / will send pattern
which is cut in sizes ~ TO go inches
waist, and 81 to 10 inches bust for
20 cents, or will send waist for 10
cents separately and skirt separately
for 10 cents. The order number OF
waist is sa7o; and Of skirt 5733.
Address your letter to me at SO East
I3o Street, New York.
EVELYN CABLE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
KANSAS DEMOCRATS NAME TICKET

Topeka, Kan, April as.-The
Democratic State convention tonight
made the following nominations for
State officers by accIamation:
William A. Harris,
Lyndonj Lieutenant Governor-H.
p. Farrelly, Chsnule; Attorney Cen
eral-David Overmyer, Topeka;
Secretary of State-Hugh Hepburn,
Smith county Superintendent of
Public Instruction-A. u Carney,
Concordia; State William
Bowen, Atchison; State Treasurer
Patrick German, Boyerton county;
Railroad Commissionefs-Harry
Mcmillan, Ottawa; c. A. Cooper,
Rice county James Humphrey,
Geary county. Justices of the Su-
preme Court-W.S. Glass, Marshall
county, and Lorenzo Hawn, Leayen-
worth, for four years; A. M. Jack
son, Cowley county, and D. NJ.
Dale, Sedgwick county, for six
years. Insurance Commissioner
J. w. Murphy, Russell; State Pnn.
ter-W. p. FEEDER, Barton county.
William a. Harris, candidate for
Governor was formerly United
States Senator from Kansas. lie
was confederate soldier in the
Civil War and was one OF The engin.
GERS who built the Union Pacific
railroad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
AWFUL DESTRUCTION
AT SANTA ROSA.

Los Angeles, April as.-Compar-
ed to the population it is now be-
lieved that in Santa Rosa the great.
est loss of life occurred from the
earthquake and fire, even il tins un.
fortunate city does not lead in the
actual number of victims. In a let
ter received here from a former Los
Angeles man The writer says in part:
"Ihis town is in awful shape.
There is not single brick or stone
building standing and scores of fine
residences are in ruins. Fires broke
out in the business district right af.
ter the shock and burned dead and
alive alike. There were three big
three story hotels but while all of
them fell but one took fire. From
the ST. Rose they took out nine
bodies today. They found little
girl in these ruins. She was unhurt,
but very hungry and thirsty, having
been buried four days and nights.
The ,imbers had lodged so that they
protected her. Cases of this kind
have been numerous. There would
undoubtedly have been a great many
lives saved If they could have been
gotten out in the first twenty four
hours, but the task was so great It
was an impossibiity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Should you notice a"dazed please
pass the smelling salts looks" in the
eyes Of the Dove Of Peace, make up
your mind that the Presidents
desire for a Sro, 600 600 batleship
has had whole lot to do with il.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Indianapolis April 70. 6.-AccordiDg
to a dispatch which has not been,
and will not be sent out from this
place, the coal strike will be sus.
pended until both the miners and
operators have held conference
with representatives Of the consum-
ing public.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Comment on the choice Of Gov.
JEFF Davis Of Ark, TO the United
States Senate, seems to waver be.
tween two opinions whether he will
succeed IN trough housing" that
body, OF it will succeed in bridling
and tanning him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

No more free garden seeds from
the Department of Agriculture.
The House Committee by a vote Of
eight to seven decided to report on
abolishing the free seed distribution
humbug by Uncle Sam.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

The Pennsylvania X. X. claims
TO have found way to shorten the
the distence between Chicago and
New York $50 miles, although
general impression is that the cities
should be kept as far apart as poss-
ible.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

OF course the Trusts are selling
goods cheaper abroad than in this
country, but they are too busy to
bother with explaining how they do
il, and besides so many Democratic
Congressman cannot understand
their figures anyway.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

In order to describe the new
Easter bonnet, some new words
should be added to the English
language. Also a few of another
variety, to allow the man who has
to pay the bill, properly to express
himself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Mark Twain spurns a seat in the
United States Senate and gracefully
says he's too lazy for such an in.
dusirious body. Fact is, Mark
always Bit particular about his
associates,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

The Georgia Gubernatorial con
test has reached - points caps,
double column editorial stage in the
rival newspapers at the State cap
ital. Up to date the Constitution
IS several fonts of great primer in
the lead.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

II is estimated that y. Y. City
loses over 800, 900, 600 gallons Of
water daily in consequence Of
such a quantity of leakage. In
almost any other city the loss Of
such a quantity Of water as tha,
would be real hardship. But N. Y.
never had much use for water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Senators Foraker and Aldhch
thought they made great speeches
against the rate TN, but when
Senator Bailey Of Tex, got through
with them they looked like thirty
cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

When a "Southerner" gets a big
appointment from the Federal Gov
eminent, we often find that it is a
Northern man who moved down
there and carried his carpet bag
with him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

II is estimated that one-fourlh
Of the U. s. Senators are being
treated for deafness, throat trouble
or falling sight. Cases Of ingrowing
conscience, however, are extremely
rare.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Senator Elkins objects to the
Presidents rate regulation plan,
because it does not 90 far enough"
In other words he wants it to 20 to
Jericho or Hades.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Gov Jeff Davis of Arkansas
defeated Senator James II. Berry Of
that stale in the recent Democratic
contest for the u. S. Senate and
March 4, 1907, will succeed the
latter in this our highest legislative
body. 1t will sound like Ante
Bellum days to have Jeff Davis in
the us. Senate once more. If the
present Jeff can raise as much ruct-
ion in Washington as he does out
in Arkansas Ben Tillman will be lost
sight of.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03
ANNUAL CONCLAyF.
Grand Commandery knights Templar
or West Virginia.

Clatksburg is making elaborate
preparations for the Annual Con,
clave of The Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of West Virginia,
which meets in that city Wednes
day and Thursday, May and 10.
Osiris Temple of the Mystic Shrine
Will hold special ceremonial ses,
sion on Thursday evening at the
Grand opera house and will con.
duct about fifty candidates across
the burning sands.
The Clarksburg Commandery is
sending invitations TO about s,Aoo
Sir Knights in West Virginia. and
most cordially invites every mem.
Der of the order aud his lady to be
present at the grand banquet and
ball at the beautiful Waldo hotel on
the evening of the 9th. The invita-
tions have been delayed by the en-
graver but will be mailed about
May Ist.
1t is expected, II the day is favor
able, that the Knights Templar
parade will present the most i'm.
posing and gorgeous scene ever
witnessed in the city, as it will
likely be the largest conclave ever
before held in the State. The
streets along which the parade will
pass are to be elaborately decorated
in Templar colors and striking de.
signs. A special corps of decora-
tors will come from New York for
this purpose.
The Templar ladies of Clarksburg
will hold a reception in honor of
the visiting ladies at the Waldo on
the afternoon of the 9th. There
will be trolley rides and the courtesy
OF free street-car service to the Sir
knights and their ladies.
St. Johns Commandery has an
nonnced a reception for all the Wis.
iting Sir Knights and ladies at the
Traders hotel on Wednesday, at 8
p. m. The parade Of the Shriners
will occur on Thursday and promises
TO be a hummer.
Several Communicates, particu-
larly those from Wheeling, Parkers-
burg, SistersvilIe, Fairmont, Weston
and Ora fton will go in special cars,
some OF which will be decorated in
elegant style for the pilgrimage TO
Clarksburg. The above named cities
will not only send large delegations
of Templers, but each will have as
an accompaniment a splendid band
of musicians. The Mannlngton
band and Grafton orchestra have
~" N"b"b bNb SAAld - Dl tue OlaTkS-
burg Commandery. The Wells or
chestra will also take part. The
noted Melster band OF Wheeling,
will take part in the parade and
play at receptions.
Everybody expects to have a good
time at the Clsrksburg Conclave.
The royal hospitality of the city was
tested by the Free Masons when the
Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter
held their record breaking sessions
there a year ago. A generous and
whole. souled welcome awaits the
visiting Knights and accommoda.
tons will be provided for all.
Special reduced rates of one and
one third fares for the round trip
has been obtained.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Some Of the Republicans are still
standing pat, but they seem a little
uncertain in regard to what they will
catch In the next deal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

A dispatch from ST. Petersburg,
says the Gar was a dismal failure
in the recent skating carnival That
seems strange, in view of the stunts
the car has been doing on thin ice
for several years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

John Alexander Moses announces
in voice of thunder that he will
smite with his right hand, and lay
low. After he has made few pre-
liminary passes in the shifting pro-
cess, he may wish he had contented
himself with merely "laying low.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Dr. Dowie wasn't born nMiss.
ouri, ycthe is back TO Zion City in
order that insurgents may"show
him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

That old fraud of Zion City
John Alex Dowie, who has been
posing as Elijah the II is not likely
to be taken up IN a Chariot of Fire
although he is having hot time of
1t and is most likely to ride out of
town on rail.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

Old man Dowie might have
known that the reform wave would
strike Zion City sooner or later.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

GO TO THE NEW PAINT g. WALL
PAPER SUPPLY STORE, G. c.
GILES, HIGH STREET, KfNGwOOD,
w. VA, BLACK AND WHITE FRONT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

President Roosevelt announces
that he will not go hunting any
more during his term OF ofic, on
account of the cartoons and com
ments of the press. He says they
make too much adoo over it aad
detract from the dignity of the
office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

and instructive as those previously
held In Philadelphia and Baltimore.
They have been in pursuance OF the
Tillman-Glllespie resolution for an
inquiry into the methods and prac-
tees OF the coal and oil carrying
roads. The hearings have devel-
oped few things so far that were not
a matter OF common knowledge or
suspicion before. But il is interest
ing to have them Sc, down in cold
testimony with the seal of an Official
inquiry on them. IL appears from
the inquiries of the Commission that
the coal roads have strictly divided
the territory between them, forcing
retailers and consumers to ge. coal
from one line or not at all. They
have even prevented the competition
of water transportation where such
transportation would have been pos
sible and they have resor,ed TO the
old trick of refusing cars to the in
dependent p. p.oducers so that they
could not get their coal to market
no matter how much of it they had
above ground. Altogether the Coal
Trust is shown up as no myth and
no fiction of the yellow papers Of
the Man with the Muck Rake, but
one Of the most strangling and with
ering monopolies that has ever af.
flicted a nominality free country.
The only question that remains is
what use Congress will make of the
information after it gets it. The
natural supposition is that the re-
port will cause few days talk when
1t is first rendered and then will be
conveniently rigeonholed or re-
ferred TO a committee that will 5e
indefinitely barred from reporting
owing to the press of more impor-
tant business.
The Administration has had
chance in the past week to cement
the already good relations Of this
country with France by numerous at
tentions to the Admiral aud officers
of the the French squadron that
game to participate In the ceremon
les over John Paul Jones at Annapo-
lis. The President has received Ad-
miral Campion and his staff at the
White House and they have made
welcome at the Navy Department
and at their own Embassy. They
have been entertained at luncheon
by the Secretary of the Navy in
company with number of the most
distinguished Army and Naval off
GERS in Washington. The French
men have expressed themselves as
delighted at their reception and
promise TO go home with a better
opinion OF this country than ever.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1906-05-03

A Rochester N. Y. husband, sues
for divorce from his wife for the
alleged reason that she tried to
kill him by putting hair IN his
griddle cakes. Any experienced
boarder will doubt the possibility of
killing a man by that method.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-05

gloves! He'd had close shave and shampoo,
and the massage artist had rubbed out some OF the
swellin' from under his eyes Didn't look much like
the has-been that done the dive under my couch
''Veu!" saws L. This is where the private cinch
comes in eh? Doc, you've got head like horse
Il should think he'd be ashamed of himself
saws Sadie running off with silly old woman!
The Sullivan temper had got the best OF her After
that the deep lard all over the cook stove
Aunt Tiie throws four cat-hts to the minute. hen
Doc steps up, puts manly arm halfway round her
belt line, and lets her weep on his Sunday coat
By this time the preacher was all broke up. He
was nice heathy-lookin' young chap one of the
strawb' ~ blond kind, with pink white cheeks
and hair soft a toy spaniel $ 1t turns out that
this his first call to spiel off the splcln service
Il trust" says he, that no one has any Vahd
objection to the uniting of this couple?
| will convince you of that says Doc Pm
phoOdle Speakin up brisk and COcky, by putting
to this young lady few pertinent questions
Well, he did As a examiner tor the defense
he was a regular Zoe ChOate. Inside of two minutes
he'd made torn mosquito netting OF Sadie KICK,
shown her up for rank outsider, and put us both
through the ropes. Now, says he, with a kind
of calm satisfied, ve-swallowed- thecanary SIiie'
we will proceed with the ceremony.
Sadie was cryin' with the mad in her she
bein' a hard loser at any game. y on re an old
fraud. that what you arel' she sPits out And
you're just marrying Pinckney's silly old aunt TO
get her money.
But that rolls off Doc like damage suit off'n
corporation. He had down and out In hve
minutes he'd have two hundred-pOund wife
and a fifty thousand dollar income.
:" 1t strikes me, says he over his shoulder, that
if I had got hold of fortune in the way you got
yours, young woman, l wouldn't make any COM
ments about mcrcenary marriages.
Well say, up to that time had a half-baked idea
that maybe | wasn't called to block his little
game but when he begins to rub it into Sadie sOurs
Doc right away.
Hold on there, Doc" SAYS l. III give in that
you got our case quashed as 1t stood. But maybe