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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
Bin Blackwell and the Garllnlpper..

While a soldier of the late war my
regiment was in camp for several
months near what Is known as the Red
River Raft" above Shreveport, the
river bed being choked for nearly fifty
miles by the trunks of fallen trees that
have accumulated for centuries. Earth
has formed over this driftwood, upon
which large trees are growing. The
river thus obstructed, finds n tortuous
passage under the raft, or through
bayous, lakes and lagoons. 1t Is a
dreary country, and the paradise OF
mosquitoes. In addition to the usual
kind, there are others called gallinip-
pers. They are nearly as large as a
horse-hy, but for biting purposes there
rs no comparison between the two; the
bite of horse fly is touch OF comfort
compared to one of these.
We had i'm our company, a rollicking
whole-souled fellow, named Bill Black
well, who was the source of much
amusement to the boys Bill boosted
that he didn't caae "tinker's-for
all the mosquitoes IN louisiana" He
boosted and Dragged until one of the
boys offered to bet him quart of pine
top whisky that he could put him to a
test that would prove the insincerity of
his boast.
After considerable wrangling 1t was
decided that Bill should take oil all his
clothes and lie prone upon the ground,
face downward, for twenty minutes.
"Well, by gosh, I'll do u" IN do
1t, sir, and never finch, but you must
promise to keep off the gallinippers."
The boys assured him that the GALL
nippers should not be allowed to inter-
iere, and Bill stripped and prepared
himself for the test.
One Of the boys borrowed the Lieu
tenants watch, and the referees an
nounced that the show had commenced.
Bill was equal to the occasion, and
was about to win the wager when a
happy thought entered the head of Ben
Davidson; he would make a draw bet
OF 1t. He had waited and wished for
gallinipper to come to his rescue, and
Bill was within few minutes of win
ming the liquor. Len stepped quickly
TO the campfire, and, taking a small
coal from the ashes pretended to light
his pipe, leaving the coal nicely bal
anced on top of the tobacco. Coming
back he took up the brush, as though
he meant to brighten off gallinIpper,
and ingeniously dropped the coal on
Bil's back, who sprung to his feet.
yelling:
"Gallinipperl Gallinipper! Coll
darn your lying hides! you promised
10 keep 'em off, and didn't do 1t. IN
have that liquor or fight. If Ben
Davidson don't pay the bet I'll take it
out of his hide, see If | don'tn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
A Mighty Hunter.

Ii has not fallen to the lot OF many
men to slay nearly 800 tigers-to say
nothing of smaller game--in a lifetime
even when ones whole energies have
been devoted to such pursuits. NJ.
d'IiarancOurt, a Frenchman. who has
been pursuing the aYocation Of a ''hunt-
err In all parts Of the world, claims to
be the greatest tiger killer I'm the
world;' and having achieved this rep
utation, he is now, it appears, reclining
on his laurels in the dignifed posi-
ton Of Tiger Slayer in General of
the government Of the Straits Settle
ment, having been engaged, 50 it is re-
ported, to destroy these animals at clio
per head. An English officer in India.
however, Major Probyn, Superintend-
ent Of Police in Khendcish, must run
tins slayer Of tigers pretty closely I'm
his claim 70 the title Of champion tiger
killer. During the last few years Mai.
Probyn has shot not less than 400 tigers
in the district Of Khandeish alone. and
the Immunity from the ravages Of these
animals which be has secured for the
inhabitants Of the district has even
overcome the suspicion with which the
natives too often regard any English
man who kills tiger. The destruction
Of these felines is looked upon by GER
tain classes a. an act Of sacrilege. GER
tain to be visited with fearful punish
ments on the village conniving at the
act. Maj. Probyn, however, having
practically rid the district Of the pres
ence Of the unwelcome visitors, has
earned the gratitude Of the inhabitants,
and recently, when there was a talk Of
his leaving the neighborhood, they
memorialized the Governor not 20 rec
move him. Doubtless there are other
districts in India where HE presence
would be equally welcome to the pee
pie IL unWelcOme 10 The tigers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
The Paradise of Smokers.

Burmah is the paradise Of the smoker
If his paradise consists I'm the absence
of all restraint on his favorite habit.
No preacher will here hint that tobacco
smoking Is the first step to drunken
ness, for with rare exceptions, (and
alas chiefly where the European has
brought his vices with his civilization
the people are water drinkers. There
Is no fear of offending the sensibilities
OF the most delicately natured lady, for
the women Of every rank are, II posi-
bic, more inveterate smokers than the
men. No dread Of his masters dis
pleasure restraints the youngest school
boy from his cigar or cigarette. Boys
and girls alike smoke as soon as they
can walk and children are even said to
learn the ma bit before they leave their
mothers arms. The new conner to the
country is often offended blythe freedom
with which a Burman who has not
been much thrown with Europeans
Will contine to puffhls cigar I'm his pres
ence, in absolute innocence of any
breach of courtesy; and the indigo
only lay aside their cigars while their
lungs are occupied with bawling out
the trlte texts of the spelling book. A
pipe Is rarely seen, but cigars and CT
garettes are universal, and their manu-
facture and sale form one of the COM
monest employments of the women
Some exceedingly fine tobacco is grown
in parts of the province, notably i'm
Arakan, but tine cultivation is limited,
and the tobacco with which the Bur-
mese cigar is made Is almost exclusive
ly imported from the ports of the NAL
abar coast. The cigars thus made are
not unlike the well known Vevey man
ufacture, and rank and strong as they
may seem to non-smoker, they were
highly popular with English residents,
and not the less so from being remark
ably cheap. Cigarettes are, however,
even more common than cigars, and
are almost always smoked in preference
by women and girls. They vary in
size; but the commonest Is huge
cheroot shaped cigarette of almost
torch like dimensions rolled In a green
leaf, and containing besides tobacco,
spices and chips of scented wood. From
these, which are as mild as hay, an inn
mense cloud is drawn, and their only
defect is that the burning chips are
continually falling on the clothes of
the unwary smoker; hence the grace
full way in which the Burmese girl,
with apparent affectation, but really
with good reason, turns back her slen-
der hand over her shoulder to keep the
lighted end of the cigarette clear of
her sllken dress. At home or in the
streets, the boats or in the bazaar, at
every public gathering, even at those
for devotion at the pagoda, night and
day, men, women and children blow
the familiar cloud, and the perpetual
cigarette adds not little to the unique
picture presented by a Burmese beauty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
The Realities of Circus Life.

An insight OF circus life Is given by
Il Philadelphia lawsuit brought by the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children. Three years ago Mrs. Lucy
Coles was left a widow with three
children, whom she made heroic efforts
To support, but soon found herself In
the depths of poverty. One of the
children was pretty girl of seven. A
friend suggested that she be taught to
be circus performer. A trainer of
youthful acrobats and riders were made
her guardian until she was eighteen.
In return for her services she was to be
fed and clothed, and was to have eleven
quarters schooling during her appren.
ticeship. The trainer took the child
and put her through rigorous
training. The lessons were cruelty
inculcated by the ring masters
riding whip. She was taught to
leap and ride bareback, to stand on
one foot and hold the other out at a
signboard angle with one hand, to pi-
route, TO jump through the paper-cov-
cred hoops, to squat with her legs at
right angles with her body, and various
other feats that are only acquired by
long, hard practice. Her companions
were four other little ones. She wept
at first, and made many blunders, but
the fear of the lash soon forced her into
an requirement of the lessons. Then
she was taken to dancing master,
who taught her jig steps and fancy
poses. She was placed in the care of a
woman who travelled with a circus, and
with the troupe she made a tour
through the country. The woman
who had her In charge is said to have
traversed the continent without paying
fare for her, hiding her beneath her
skirts by day. Lately she performed in
Philadelphia, and her mother had her
eyes opened to the real dangers to
which she was subjected in her eques-
TRAN work
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

10 the glorious record OF "Anskess" and mono
but those afflicted with piles, that most pain
ful and persistent Of al diseases will fully
understand or appreciate tho significance OF
such an announcement Only those who have
wasted time, money aud health on ointments,
lotions electuaTies and tue innumerable worse
than useless nostrums and catch-pennies, put
forth 20 deceive the ignorant or what s even
more unsatisfactOry. suffered from the empir-
zeal and routine practice Of careless or ignor-
ant doctors, can realize how great boon an
infalhble remedy for piles must DO or how
great benofactOr 20 Tue human race The dis
cOveror DR.. Silsbes is Anakosis l. not the
chance blunder Of inexperience, but the rosult
OF 80 years practice and study Of piles by an
accomplished and scientific physician. It in
now endorsed by the most intelligent phyai-
clans Of al schools and admitted 10 BIO the
nearest 20 an ~ alliblo remedy known 10 in
simple, safe and easy Of application relieves
pam ~ once, holds mp tho sensitive tumors
sOOths, cOmpresscs and medicates the diseased
parts and ultimately cures the worst cases and
any one who viii follow the advice Of DR. Sils-
bee in the printed circular need never have
piles again IL Is the only proprietary medi-
cine we ever saw that not only cures but tells
~ customers how % preUent the disease suf-
ferers With iales should write % r. Neustaed-
ter Co, Box 1886 New York for a sample
Of "anakesis' which will be sent free
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
The Vital Energies.

mheh depressed by fatigue. bodily or mental
9y e1hausting diseases, or the influence of q
ueolhtating temperature should be reinforced
nlan3y 'ioians teIl us-by some wholesome stlm-
uiant; and among those which have been
tested and administered by them, none has
received such hearty recommendation as Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. 1t has been pre-
1eiieu py them from the fact that it's spiritu-
GUS basis, which is OF the purest description.
Is modified by, and made the vehicle for. the
vegetable medicinal principles incorporated
with II These latter render it conspicuousIv
serviceaole Ia cases OF general debility, con-
;SuR patton, ana other disorders of the bowels;
In dyspepsia nervous affections. urinarv and
uterine ailments rheumatism, intermittent
am remittent fevers, which it prevents as
wen as remedies; and in liver Complaint.
nonsehold stock OF medicines can scarcely be
cine lneui-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

No SMOKING IN HERE.-"You can't
smoke in here" said a conductor to a
countryman, who was pulling away
vigorously at five-cent cigar In a car
half full of ladies'.
The man didn't seem to hear.
II say" cried the man of the bell
punch, in a louder key, elf you want
to smoke come out here on the plat
FORM"
"All right" returned the passenger,
and he stepped out. "Didn't think IL
would hurt nothin'," he said, apologet-
ically; 'seein's there amt any straw
In the car to catch fire."
"But there are ladies there"
"Oh, yes; didn't think nothin' bout
that. Might get ashes on their gowns
and spite 'em."
alt isn't so much that" explained
the conductor, but ladies object to
smoke"
well, | didn't ask any of 'em to
smoke, did Ip They needn't object be-
fore they're invited"
"You don't understand. smoking is
disagreeable to ladies'"
Best reason in the world why they
shouldn't practice 1t. Catch me smokin
II 1T was disagreeable to me-" And he
TRANQUILITY pulled away at his five
center.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
4 WORD 70 tho cornn1en,.

Instead Of regarding obesity as an
abnormal condition, many people have
erroneOusly considered IL as an evil
dence of health, and any agent that
reduces fat Is therefore at once sus-
pected Of being injurious. Starting to
reason from the false position that fat
IS an evidence Of health, IL is not sur
prising that they should, very natur-
ally, fall INTO the error of surprising
that an agent possessing properties ca
pable Of reducing corpulency would
prove injurious 10 the health. Reason
ing, however, from the rational basis
mat an undue deposition Of fat, consU-
tuting obesity, Is not "A healthy but
morbid condition, 10 Is quite as natural
!or US TO arrive at the opposite conclu-
sion, which Is sustained by experience
ana observation, {. c., that the rcduc-
ton Of fat in cases Of cOrpuIency Is in
Yariably followed by an Improvement
OF strength, spirits and physical com
forts. Allan's Anti-Fat will reduce a
fat person from to pounds q week.
Sold by druggists
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
HUMOROUS.

HARDLY TWENTY i-Census-Taker of
1880 70 sprightly widow of uncertain
status as 10 age, but nevertheless youth
ful In feeling:
Madam, will you be so kind and
condesc-that is, will-will you have the
urban-I mean the very great obliging-
ness TO indicate yeur-your-present
ager' (Blushes at every stop being a
youngish man and recalling the elder
Weller's advice 10 Samuel).
Sprightly Widow, not at all abashed,
but with just the softest little COO in her
voice, MARBLES:
TWENTY"
Census-Taker, squirting ureasily at a
faint crows foot on the widowed brow
and an urchin of at least five summers,
who Is tuSging feroclously at his coat
tails:
"What twenty?"
Sprightly Widow, whose last jaunt
with poor dear John was to New York
to view ii. NJ. S. p:
"Well-hardly twentyl"
Exit census-taker with gallant bow
but meanwhile revolving certain theo-
ries Of probabilities very anxiously In
his mind. Powerful boy, that, for his
age Case of premature breaking down
from grief at her great loss, Hardly
twenty J Dear deari who ever would
have thought itp'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

HAUNTED ME.-Debt, poverty and
suffering haunted me for years, caused
by a sick family and large bills for doc
toring, which did no good. Twas COM
pletely discouraged, until one year ago,
by the advice of my pastor, procured
hop Bitters and commenced their use,
ana In one month we were all well,
ana none of us have been sick day
since; and l want to say to all poor
men, you can keep your families well a
year with Hop Bitters for less than one
Doctors visit will COSTA Workingmdn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

SCOTCH BRoTH.-Take half teacup of
barley, four quarts cold water; bring to
Doll and skim; put In now neck of
mutton and boil again for half an hour
skim well the sides, also the pot; have
ready two carrots, one large onion, one
small head of cabbage, one bunch pars-
icy, one sprig of celery tops; chop all
THESE line, add your chopped vegetables,
pepper and salt to taste; take two hours
to cook.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

SLEEPS HEAD AND TRoTTER's.- Geta
head and the feet with the skin and
wool on them; let a blacksmith SINCE
the wool off with hot irons, not to burn
the skin; split the head, take the brains,
rub them over head and feet, put them
into warm water two or three hours :;
then with a small knife scrape them
well and change the water then scrape
again; the head ought to be white if
well done; cook with barley, carrots
parsley and other herbs and vege-
tables.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

lNK.-One ounce extract of logwood
and one-sixteenth of an ounce of BIZ
chromate of potash, and one gallon of
boiling rain water. Put the water i'm
TIN pan on the stove add the logwood
and potash, just bring to boil and it is
done. Ten drops Of oil of cloves added
after 1t is cold, will prevent moulding.
Bottle, and keep cool.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

PREJUDICE KILLS. eleven years
our daughter suffered on bed of
misery under the care of several of the
best (and some of the worst) nbvsi-
clans, who gave her disease various
names but no relief, and now she is re-
stored to us I'm good health by as simple
remedy as Hop Bitters, that we had
poohed at for two years, before using
II. We earnestly hope and pray>that no
one else will let their sick suffer as we
did, on account of prejudice against so
good medicine as Hop Bitters. The
Parents
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

VELVET CREAM. - Three pints of
cream, the whites ofsix eggs, half a box
OF gclatine. Flavor and sweeten to taste
the cream, and beat to stiff froth dis &.
solve the gelatine in a teacupful of hot
water, and when the gelatine is milk
warm. add the cream and egg line the
mould with sponge cake and pour in
the mixture.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05
DOMESTIC.

"A RELISH FOR BREAKFAsT Take one
half pound fresh cheese, cut In thin
slices, put In afrying-pan, turning over
IL large cupful sweet milk; add one
fourth a teaspoonful dry mustard, a
pinch Of salt and pepper, and piece of
outter the size Of a butternut; stir the
outer all the time. Roll three Boston
crackers very fine, and sprinkle IL
gradually; then turn at once into a
warm dish; to be sent to table immedi-
ately.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

BATTER AND APPLEs.-Pare and core
six apples, and stew them for short
time with little sugar; make batter
In the usual way beat i'm the apples and
pour the pudding into n buttered pie
dish. The pudding, when properly done,
should rise up quite light, with the
apples on top. To be eaten at table with
butter and moist sugar.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

SUET SOUP WITHOUT MEAT. In your
soup pot put about quarter pound of
Dutter; set on the stove and slice I'm four
large onions; fry a nice brown, stir
ring all the time; put in four quarts
OF cold water and one large coffee cup
OF split peas, well washed; boil four
hours before serving; stir well with
your potato masher; strain through n
colander into your tureen. Many like
tomato catsup In this soup.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

AN an bilious clerk i'm a Wholesale
grocery establishment resolves to enter
the civil service, and presents himself
before the examiners. One of the cues
tons is, "What Is coffee and where does
1t come from 2"
"Oh, come now, you know" says
the candidate, 81 can't give away the
boss allow me to plead privilege.
That's professional secret.''
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

CARROT PUDDISG.-Half pound each
OF grated carrots and sweet potatoes,
half pound chopped beef suet, half
pound each of raIsins and currants
seeded and chopped fine, half pound
stale bread crumbs, one quarter pound
sugar, teaspoon salt, grated lemon peel /;
spice to taste. Boil In "A mould or bag
Tour hours. Serve hot with rich sauce.
ms Is winter desert and nice mex
pensive pudding.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

USEFUL PoMADE.-Four ounces of
lard, one dram of palm oil, one dram
essence of bergamot, one ounce of cas-
tor oil. Put the ingredients into a Jar,
and immerse in hot water until dis
solved.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

JELLY CAKE.-Three eggs, whites and
yolks beaten separately, one cup of
sugar, one heaping cup of prepared
flour, piece OF butter the size of an
egg, three tablespoonful of sweet milk.
Bake in four layers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

SAUCE FOR CSTLETs.-One ounce and
half of butter, half an ounce of flour,
one and half gills cold water, table
spoonful of Worcestershire sauce and a
little pepper and salt. First melt the
butter in small saucepan, stir it into
dry hour, add the water and stir until
IL Dolls, and let it boil two minutes; add
the pepper, salt and sauce. Serve the
outlets on Nat dish, pouring around
them the sauce.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

You don't look well, aunt; let me
get out that bottle of old port the squire
sent you" "Do zee, my love, and be
careful to give it good 'ard shake to
stir up all the sentiment; then III be
sartain sure to get the real flavor"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

HER liege lord had bad cold. and
she, though she is perpetually nagging
him, and even wishing he were dead
goes in tears to confide TO friend the
gloomy apprehensions inspired by her
poor dear husbands hacking cough,
"Ah, my dear" she concludes, 81 shall
Immediately call in the best medical
talent the directory affords, for If /
were to lose my husband | know L
should go Wild"
After whom" says her friend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

TO PICKLE NAsTURTIUMs.- Gather
them fresh from the vines, put in brine
for twelve hours them drain, pour in
wide-mouthed bottle and cover with
good apple vinegar. They are nice
mixed with other pickles; also good
dressing for boiled or roast lamb wher
capers cannot be procured.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

byron, my son." said literary ia
Their to his athletic son, byron never
played base ball" "No," said the boy,
putting on his orange-colored shirt,
and George Washington never wrote
poetry" Here the morning hour ex-
pired, and the bill went over.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

PERSONS troubled with feet that per
spire or smell Extensively, can effect
cure by bathing them every night or
oftener In strong solution of bOrax.
Two or three weeks Of this treatment
will probably be found sufficient.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

"A THICK paste made of mixture of
Portland cement and glue is recon-
mended as an excellent medium for
joining the porcelain heads to metal
spikes for ornamental nails.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

TOURIST (who is staying i'm the neigh
borhOod for the fishiDg): 'Is it posi-
bic that you keep the pig I'm the house
with your" Pat: "And why not.
SURF? Sure, isn't there everything i'm
IL the crathur would want"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

a FASHIONABLE visitor thus addressed
little girl: GLOW do you do, my lit
tie dear ~ Very WELL" | thank you, >"
she replied. The visitor then added
NOW, my dear: you must ask me how
| do" The child honestly replied. "I
don't want to know
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

STRANGER: "Here You We can't
pass your OK ~ Rustic: ''Carn't We /?
Let 'un pass yew then" Stranger:
ono impudence, sir. The pass isn't
wide enough for both. Rustic "Baint
itY Well, leaves it to ne. Mebbe he'll
toss we for it,"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-07-05

The ladies will find Dobbins' Electric
Soap, (made by Cragin & Co., Phila-
delphia,) the best of all soaps for gem
eral washing, from blankets to Iaces.
1t is pure, uniform, saves time and
clothes. Try it.