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One OF Lifc's Shadows
tnctroit Frc Pre-.


At eight o'clock the other morning a
Second street wife followed her husband
down to the gate rs he was starting for
down town, and kindly said to him:
" William, YOU know how sadly need
n blue bunting dress"
Yes dear" he remark ed, hut YOU
know how hard up am. AS soon as |
can see my way clear YOU shall have the
dress, and new hat toboot. BE patient
bc good. and your reward shall he great. ("
Forty minutes after that he emerged
from u restaurant with big basket and
a iish.pole, bound up the river In the
ba>ket wasa chicken, pickles, cake, fruit.
pie, and n bottle of LIQUID. of a rich color,
and he was just lighting twenty cent
cigar when his wife came along.
What you hercT he exclaimed.
Yes, | was going To the market.
Where are YOU going whats in that
basket"
was going To carry this fish-polc
around to friend ON Jcifcrson-avennc."
he modestly answered.
"And that basketG"
This baskct--well, was going TO
take it to the Orphan Asylum as pres.
ent to the children. 1t is n donation
William, don't believe itY"
"Sh! Don't talk so loudW
William, ! shall talk louder yetw
she exclaimed. "Pll bet you arc going
fshing"
MARY, have ! ever deceived YOUR
he plaintively asked. 81 never have.
As proof of my sincerity you can take
this basket to the asylum yoursclfw
And III do itv' she promptly re-
piled as she relieved him of it.
" Mary, hadn't YOU Y'
al No, sir | hadn't. You'd better
hurry up with that ish-pole, az the man
may want it, and be careful how YOU
stand around in the hot sun"
She left him there. He watched her
take the car for home, and then he re-
turned the fish.pole and crossed the
street and said To an acquaintance:
Tom, Pm suffering with neuralgia
and the excursion is of till next week.
Too bad, but we can never tell what n
day may bring forth"
There was chicken and pickles and
other good things on the table at dinner,
but he never smiled. Even when his
wife wished she was an orphan, if that
was the way they were fed, he never be-
trayed the gloom in his heart 1t was
only when she handed him the bottle he
had 10 carefully tucked into the basket
and he saw it labeled, "Good for Lit
tie Children" that he said
Mary, it is an auful thing for "A wife
to get the impression that her husband
is cold-blooded liarW
at must be-" she replied, as she took
the other chicken leg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31
MARRIED THIS MORNING.

Married this morning how charming that
Ho~ splendid that looks In the paper;
Ahe bride wore white satin how perfectly
sweet, f''N"'
-. And veil like a soft silken vapor:'
not2 NO''
No ,ake They're well up in the fashion:
Ana 70 prove TO the world they are true million.
aires.
No presents received puts the dash on.
Abroad for lorg wedding tour that is nice,
-, We maidcus DO envy them truly;
we re All IN hulter awaiting our turn
,fm We can Z for our lives take ID cooiiy
NAT Filters the lair bride sends back to her frepd
go, We read ArabellR and Sadie's.
Sns writes that just think of i-in the Old World
ihey re dining with lords aud with ladies.
Returned Colonel ---, with his beautiful bride
from rance how the journals do laud her.
heir elegant mansion thrown open to-day
receptions Will now be in orderh
True true. what a r, cherche time A. viii be
-, tier set viii be truly delighted;
ne grand double parlors will scarcely hold ALI
DeSr' dear, shall We girls be invited7
nut Two short years married and now a divorce 80
law SikeS, dear, who wouldn't have known it7
tnough' from the trst twas very poor match
hut somehow I never would own IL
cue 10 longer the bright shining star that she
The social horizon adorning;
-uMNnda, my love, here's the paper Just come
NO" tel me who's married this morning
SIN FrdHcisco Bdsp.l
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31
How a Thief was Trapped.
Ispriugvillo IN. W journal. /

lppIIhGNlu" w T. } journal
Charles Thill is not lank, widowed
and long-haired character like the trapper
of the plains, but muscular Dutchman
with a level head on his Teutonic shcul-
ders. He keeps hotel and fills the posi-
tion of constable in his town. On Sun
day last a citizen of this place visited
New Oregon and hitchcd his horse in
ThilPs shed. The guest left a brand new
whip in his buggy, and that whip looked
very tempting to n young man who
chanced TO gaze upon it, and the conse-
quence was that when the Sptingyille
man got ready TO come home the whip
was gone. Thill was mortified, ms all
good landlords should be, ut such I'm oc-
currence, and began search of the
premises, thinking that the thief must
have secreted the article TO carry awav
under cover Of darkness. The shed con
meets the hotel with the barn, and be-
meath the manger which extends the
length of the shed, loose stone was
found in the wall of the stable. On re-
moving the stone the whip was drawn
from the hole. TO recover the whip
would be betriumph enough for most mon,
but our host wasn't satisfied. He must
bring the culprit 10 justice Accordingly
he resolved 20 watch the spot till the
thief came after his booty. This would
be an arduous task if the fellow sbould
stay week. Thill ruminated. Finally,
he resolved to set trap for his victim.
borrowing large dOuble-spring rat trap
from ne'ghbOr, he 'anted 70 close in
tide the hole where the whip had been
secreted, anchoring IL firmly by n heavy
chain 10 loist, and then awaited de-
velOpments. Noone came 10 claim the
prize Sunday night Monday passed
away without a yidtant 10 the place of
secretion. Night came on, and n Young
man Of the place spent the evcningat the
hotel. When he bade adieu 10 the host
IL WAS past ten O'Clock, and the landlord
prepared TO retire for the evening for
getting all about the transaction Of tho
day before. He had hardly disrobed
himself, however, when cry for helm
greeted his ear, and that cry came from
the shed. Others heard the alarm. and
long before the floor could be taken up
TO loose the trap quite n crowd had con
gregated 70 witness the young mans
humiliation. Sprawled out under the
manger, with one arm through the hole
IN the wall and one finger in the merci-
less jaws Of the trap, he presented pic
ture Of dire distress Could he have got
his head through the hole and gnawed
that finger Oft it would have given him
pleasure no doubt n have done 80 but
he didn't happen 10 be a rat, and that
thing was an imposHbility 80, humilia
ing az il was, he had 10 cry out 10 the
landlord for deliverance and in calling
the landlord he called the constable
also. The young man is OF good family
and had hitherto borne a good name.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31
DON'T GIVE m AWAY

From the simplest flowers by the wsysido,
Iair wisdom may Gull n bouquet;
a street-phrase may oft point n moral.
lhere's sense in" Don't Give IL Away"
III you hear of a choice bit Of scandal
te IL " spicy" or true rs il may,
Don't eagerly hurry TO spread H.
DO better Don't Give IL Away"
When sin brings a ueighbOr To sorrow,
Though hi~ fault be a. plain as the day.
kemenber, TO err Is still human
Be silent" Don't Give il Away"
when you hear of a note gone 20 protest
winch friend was unable TO pay,
Do add To the howl Of discredit-
Keep still, and" Don't Give IL AWAY"
when gossip persistently bores you,
1our fellows or friends 20 betray,
BE polite as you can, but remember
Be hrm, and" Don't Give IL Away"
when confidence rests in your keeping
When friend 20 your ear doth convey
some secret he trusts To your honor,
Take care you" Don't Give IL Away
II you've money, by honest industry
Laid up for daTk rainy day,
Don't spend your hard earnings on folly;
BE wise and" Don't Give Ii Away"
KIND Heaven bestowed fair prospect.
And crowns you with hopes brightest raw
You've a chance to win leasures imm ,rtal:
Ohi brother" Don't Give II Away"
--SdHford Advocate
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31
klNGMOOD PRESTON COUNTY, WNA AUGUST 81 1878

ceasing enterprise. The preliminaries
are now all arranged, and | trust that i'm
a few weeks | shall have begun work ON
my new balloon.
Professor King l. well known i'm Phil
adelphia and throughout the State. of
which he isa native. He isan aeronaut
10y occupation or profession, and has de
voted the past thirty years of his life To
ballooniug. He has made several ascen.
sionS in this city, and now. at the age of
nifty years, Is recognized rs one of the
more intelligent, careful and competent
in the business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31
The Philosophy OF Strikes.
on CIty Derrick.

Where are YOU going with the
puppies, my little man {? asked a gentle
man Of small boy yesterday whom he
met with three pups in a basket.
Coin 20 drown them" was the re.
ply.
81 want a pup for my little boy TO
play with what do you say 10 letting
me take one Of them Y'
I'll sell you one" spoke up the boy
with true American enterprise.
I'll sell you this yaller one for half
dollar, the black one Tor seventy. five
cents and the spotted ono is worth
dollar.
think my boy would like the
spotted one best. but you ask too much
for IT,. You had intended drowning all
Of them, but I'll give you twenty-five
cents and save you the trouble Of drown
ing the spotted one"
twenty-five cents for that spotted
pup exclaimed the boy; "I can't stand
it; taxes is high rent is high groceries
DIS high oil is down and going lower
Oh, no ] can't take less than n dollar
But you intend 20 drown"
Take the black one at seventy-fve
cents"
Ny little boy wouldn't like the
black one"
Take the yaller one at half a dollar,
and he's dog cheap"
j don't like his color"
Well, then you'd better tell your
little boy 70 play with his toes" and he
continued on his way to the river, re-
marking that % No party can dead-beat
his way ON me these hard times"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

WLLI1ANTIC miss wrote the fol-
lowing words " Wanted, a husband -
accompanied by her address, upon
spool in one Of the factories i'm that
place. The silk was then wound upon
the spool and 10 was sent among many
others 10 a shoe factory in South Nor
walk. Here Ridgefeld gentleman
CHANGED 10 see it after the silk had been
removed, and at once took a fancy to
address the maiden; she 1t one re-
spOnded, and they corrcsponded for
some time, until she at length disclosed
the startling fact that she was already
engaged, but would provide him with
one just a. good She did 70, and 20 all
appearances her kind Offices we're ac-
cepted with a relish, az their names ap-
peared among the list Of marriages last
week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

At recent meeting of the societies
OF aDtiquaries, held in Edinburgh, a no
tice was read of an extraordinary hoard
OF silver coins, upwards of 1900 in
number, found in metal pot on the es-
tate OF Montrave, Kenuoway, Fife. in
the month Of May, 1877. The pot was
exhibited by permission Of the Queens
and Lord Treasurer Remembrancer Of
Scotland. II contained 1854 coins. OF
these 457 were Scotch, $3.50 English
14l Irish, 8 Anglo-Gallic and 8O2 were
foreign sterlings. The Scotch coins con
sist Of one William the Lion penny. PAP
pennies Of Alexander III, all Of the
long single cross coinage, 20 pennies of
Baliol, 2 Of Robert l. and "a Of David
II, Of whose coinage there were also 124
Edinburgh groats The English consist
Of two Henry short cross pennies and
8,7S7 sterlings or pennies Of the first
three Edwards. Mr.. Burns, r. s. A..
who read a paper on this remarkable
hoard, is Of opinion that IL must have
been hidden some time about the year
1860. II could not have been long be-
fore or long after that date
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31
NUMBER 81.
WHITE WINGS.
lur IvuA X. wEruKm1r.

White wings where are yc nying.
The whilc lie here dyiuxp
Outside tho window pane
hear weird, sweet strain,
As some angel harp were sighing
With pleasure half and pain
white wings white wingsl
lis hut the snow that huttors;
'lts hut tho wind that utters
some tale of ghostly cheer
To the sccptcrs of the year.
Iis but old death that mutter
So close beside my ear
white wings white wings
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

a KENTUCKY deacon in telescoped
car at the time Of the Mingo disaster.
slept 20 soundly that he had TO be awak-
ened and informed Of the accident.
He explained by stating that he thought
he was at church.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

FOREIGN powers are to be made 10
understand that ours is no three cent
government; an order having been is
sued for the withdrawal Of three cent
pieces from circulation. This will be
good news for the near-sighted man
who invariably gets hornswoggled out
OF the price OF loaf Of bread every
time one Of them bObs along.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

IHE glad outbursts of joyous mirth
that fit the air above and around i'm
noccncc at play, softly watt 10 the way.
worn and weary soul n refreshing sense
of peace and gratitude naught elae ON
earth inspires- unless the neighborhood
Is q little too thickly peopled for the
comfort Of ordinary nerves. But tho
delightful frankness and artless candor
peculiar 20 childhood gets dreadfully
scat cred and demoralized the first time
a boy comes home from a tuant swim
ming expedition with his shirt on wrong
side out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

SOMEBODY calculates that il would
take fast walker 1868 years to reach
the sun 80 perhaps IL will be Just as
well to remain here Buffalo ErDrcss.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

LIBERIA is going right up in the scale
Of civilization like a by climbing for
fruit. She already has a debt of over
a million, on which she can not even
pay the interest. 1t looks as though
some Of our able fnanciers had wan.
dered thither.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

The habit of counterfciting nature has
been carried 20 far that the artistic
angler now catches pike with soft rubber
frogs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-08-31

IHE Chinese have a sure way Of re-
moving dandruh. They do it with a
jack-plane.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03
THE STATE OVER.

Hamilton Comtg--Herald Farmers,
we understand, are nearly through
planting corn and are now turning their
attention to putting in their cotton.
The area planted this year will be much
greater than last, and farmers are work
ing with vigor and confidence. Mean>
while the grass is furnishing good graa-
ing for stock, the warm sun is clothing
the forests with rich foliage, peaches,
plums, etc, are forming rapidly, and
everything betokens prosperous sea.
son A great curiosity was brought to
town few days since 1t is chicken
with body and legs like an ordinary
chicken, but having double head, two
distinct bills and three eyes, 1t can be
seen at the drug store of James IL Law.
KcLenaan Coentg-Waco Telephone:
Inmates of the City hotel. in East Waco
were at once surprised and shocked,
Saturday morning to find one of the
proprietors of that hotel, Charles s.
Wagnerholk, better known us Charles
Wagner, lying on his bed in the last
throes of death, evidently superin,
duced by the effects of some poisonous
narcotic. Mot case OF smallpox
now prevails in Bremond. - The
Mai.Fest association met and adopted
a resolution extending an invitation to
MI fire companies in the state to attend
he Fest. A hundred dollar silver
rumpet is offered as a fire premium
resolution was also passed inviting
he representatives of the press of the
tate to visit Waco on the occasion.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03

LoRp SAllsOuRY's circular strengthens
the common belief that England will
fight. The advices from Constantine,
pie also give strong evidence that war
is inevitable. Russia is making overs
lures to Turkey, upon money basis,
to secure an alliance, which will be hard
to refuse, considering that the treasury
OF the Ottoman empire is in depleted
condition. Yet such an alliance
would be wonderful procedure
on the part Of Turkey so soon after u
desperate struggle with her late enemy,
and it is impossible to anticipate the
effect on the powers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03
Hsrs's Ohanes

Chicago Times There is one office in
tbs giil Of the United States which
isn't greatly coveted II 10 the eollep'
torship Of customs AZ Alaska, Though
lhe ralary 10 something over two thou
sand dollars per annum, aud Tho dllleh
arc exceedingly light, il 10 dliliepll 20
get patriot 70 Gll the post The socl'
ely is not desirable There isa yaoan'
ey again, Colonel Leroy Woods was
the last incumbent lie escaped from
lhe savage wilderness last fall, and
married al Richmond Virginia, or
dered 10 repair 20 his post, he lell lls
bride In tho comfortable climate ol The
Old Dominion, aud called IN q schooner
for Silka, hoping 10 have his vile lol'
low him next summer when pomlnrla'
bio passage would be possible The
vessel was lost aud all on board per
ished, ANY aus desirous 0f possessing
a lodge in vast wilderness and two
thousand dollars per annum, should
hasten 10 apply 10 John sherman, Il,
lloio president Of the United states OF
America Washington, D. q,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03
Centaur
.L-inin1 entS.

One Kind 70, the Human 2 amily.
The Other for Horses and Animals,
These Liniments are simply the wonder OF
the world. Their effects are little less than
marvellous.
The white Etniment Ia for the human
family. 1t will drive rheumatism, Sciatica
ana neuralgia from the system; cure Lum-
baSo, Chllblains, LockJaw, Palsy, Itch and
most Oataneous Eruptions; IL extracts frost
from frozen hands and feet, ana the poison
of bites and stings OF venomous reptiles; II
subdues swellings, ana alleviates pain of
every kind. When sprains or bruises occur,
II Is the most potent remedy ever discovered
10 heal the injured parts. The Centaur Lin
lment Is used with great efficacy for Sore
Throat. IbOthache, CIked Breasts, Earache,
and Weak Back. The folio wing il but sam.
pie of the numerous testimonials.
INDIANA HOME, Jeff. Co.. Ind, May %, 1873
81 think IL my duty to inform you that
have suffered much with s0otien feet and
chords. few bottles OF Centaur Liniment
has done The Uork for me. have not been
nee from these swellingsin eight gears. Now
lam perfectly ,Oen The Linlment ought to
be applied warm. rx,,, n,o
The proof is In the trial. 1t is reliable, II
Is handy, 1t is cheap, and every family
CHI ould have the Whiteen Ctaur Linim EN-
The Yellow Centaur Lintment 10
adapted 10 tne tough muscles, cerds and
flesh OF horses and animals. 1t has perform
ed more wonderful cures In three years OF
SPAWN, strain, Wind-galls, Scratches,
Sweeny, and general Lameness than ali
other remedies in existence. Read what the
great Express,Hen say OF IL:
"NEw YORK, January, 1874.
every owner of horses should give the
Centaur Eminent tlial. We consider II
the best article ever rsed In our stables.
"H. MARSH,
"Supt. Adams Elk. Stable5, N. Y.
"E. PULTZ,
"Supt. u. y, re. stPbles, N. Y,
tALBERT \. OLIN,
"Supt. Nat Elk. Stables, N. y"
The best patrons OF this Eminent are Far
mers and Veterinary Surgeons, who are con-
annually using some Liniment. 1t heals
alls, Wounds ana Poll-evil, removes swell.
ings, and liz worth millions Of dollars an
nually TO Farmers, Livery-men, Stock grow
ers, sheep-raisers, and those having horses
or cattle.
What Farrier cannot do for $40 the Cen.
taur Liniment will do at trifling cost.
These liniments are sold by all dealers
throughout the country. They are warranted
by the proprietors, and bottle will 10 given
10 any Farrier or Physician who desirss to |
est them.
Laboratory Of ]. B. Rose & Co., !
20 Dayist., NEW YORK
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03
Howr has been in the senate eighteen


HowE has been in the senate eighteen
years, and is DESTROYS of another term.
The New York Epeniag Post claims to
have made patient and diligent search
OF his record as senator, and finds him
credited with only one original meas
ure, to wit, an amendment to the natu,
ralization law proposed in 1870, and
providing that persons born in pagan
land shall not be naturalized unless.
with the oath of allegiance, they shall
take and file an oath abjuring belief in
all forms of paganism, As obviously
unconstitutional, the senate summarily
voted down this amendment, and Howe
was defeated in the only measure which,
as distinctively his own, he ever advo.
Gated in the senate.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03
I.c,,r,ns . ,,,.u,.ndo.s ai.n.

They ln0lira tremendous risk VIII n inurn
Or pmigrat0 10 reside la diHlflgls WhrIr ma
larlnl UlRgaHH N pTrVhlHnl, without intd Oh
nal means ~ 4 rllfying tholrtyaiems egA ntl
The pnrlndl0 hrpuIHn, Ihe danHrr W bilious
Ruhl OTIS, AMI , illuan who lack bodily hlnm'
ina, M pnriitlarly serious, A preventive
aud curative ndenl Of known AnlirlnHlnrlal
UfilpaCy should ~ frequently used aud 0lns
Hiantly k6pt NJ iand hy such u r40nsl and
an none nin lhfy rely with such orliHlnly
o. protection Hnd hld 80 linHtHiotteTA klOni'
nch HltitTM IhiA grand specific roots uul
every w lge ~ ne malnflnl poison non
VI vital activity hnd ropelllng power that
nullineA lhn Influence Of mlaainh, II ASA
pr1yoniH ana TNmHd ieH dlHprdrfA NJ theHlOms
nCii, bowels aud liver, which nr0 Part ouiaTr
~ prevalent IN mnlaTlnua reglpt \, aud Ii IN
Incompatible general lnyig0rant,
apr dnwlW
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03

The Waco Telephone says it requires
no prophetic ken now to see that the
state convention will be held at Dallas;
and Dallas, always aiming to put her
best foot forward will no doubt do
things up in style and make the occa>
sion ut once pleasant to visitors and
creditable to herself. Yes, gentlemen,
Just send us word that you intend to call
aud the house shall be put in order from
garnet to cellar, We are prepared to ex-
tend hearty welcome and to say that
genuine hospitality will be exhibited on
the part of Dallas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03

TINS action Of the Columbus Gn,, city
council upon the Texas and Pacific bill
yesterday indicates that the measure is
becoming more and more popular in
the southeast. Other municipalities
will perhaps follow the example set by
the council of Columbus, which will
tend to develop the many good ieO,
lures OF the Stephens bill.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03

-ThlHglrl was standing a. the font door,
ronred and hghlnings flashed, revealing
dark, angry clouds, wan pale mniunh,
Hunhcn eyes, an emnoluie iOfln aud forblO
pulse, hol mother lay prOhlrile, IN ~ nd,
Dining t0Om, from ~ chronic female CONE
plant, FOolhloph are heard The prpplHCd
saved. what joy IN depicted upon their
countenunons ~ they welcome Englah 10
male lilttcls, That grunt i,lualu regulator
aud tonic Of the ploHonl dry, No NlclIly To-
mat old ~ young, should DO Without II,
Call NJ any drug Atuio. tllnpTlh,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03

STATE RIGHTS have received another
blow in the decision of the supreme
court of the United States. Suit was
brought by the Pensacola Telegraph
company, in Florida, against the West.
ern Union company on the ground that
it had exclusive telegraphic rights
under state law. The court holds that
the state law, being in conflict with
that OF the United States, is inopcra>
tive
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-04-03
New Assortment of onths.

Washington Post: The venerable
Zachariah Chandler is said to have
brought with him to Washington sev>
eral quaint and curious forms of pros
family Of his own invention during his
late respite from the active cares of
office. IL is also said that one of his
oaths is liable to be fifteen minutes in
passing given point.