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Where tho question admitted 10 the
ballot, and women we're allowed TO
vote, every woman in the land who has
uscd Dr. PIERCE Favorlte Prescription
would vote 80 % be an unfahhR remedy
FOR the diseases peculiar 10 her sox
Or. Pierce has received bund aOAs Of
grateful testimonials o. its curative
power.
IowA C1w. Tnr0 Mqrch ~, 1878.
Du r. pIgRcG BuGaIO. ~ T.;
Dear Nfr:-P0r many months I was a
great sufferer. Physicians could afford
no 30 relief Ia my despair ! ccm-
mcuced the use Of your FavOrito Pre-
scriptiOn. 30 speedily effected my en-
tire and permanent cure.
Yours thankfully,
Mns. PAUL n. BAXTER.
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Ihe Umbrelln Commencement.

Much observed during the late rainy sea-
SON.
Thou shalt neglect no opportunity 90
steal Inv neighb0rs umbrella.
Thou shalt not respect the umbrellas of
thc faiAcrin.law or mother iu law, or any
Of the umbrellas Of their maid servants or
man servants
Thou shalt If possible steal the umbrella
of the stranger within Thy gates
Thou shalt buy only for myself q cheap
cotton umbrella
Thou shalt leave 30 in place Of Thy friends
silk, ivory handled 81 umbrella.
Thou shalt walk rapidly away with h..
looking neither 10 therIghtnor lcft, and wear
on Thy face meek, harmless expression.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

Does not infsa .he systems Of thOss who nae
against h. Nor is IL less ussf1l ~ a rsrnedy
Wnefe intern ttsut and remittent fever bss
Inuy establ.shed itself in consequence Of a
neglect OF preventive measures It checks the
pefgtysIps With Astonishing certainty. and
1isoissy9s t1s WE Of disease, even ih ile
most lnvsteTats form. This medicine is-ar
especial boon ~ the emiRrsht population OF
the Tar west where fevsrs ~ malsrisI tvue
are PhrteDiarly prevalent but tho recsgt,It.6f
OF re merits IT, 20 fer from bong limited that
= AhOWn and apprsed 40 IT, true value
throughout tho longjh and breadth ~ Ar,ersls
Ifayelers ~ land and sea miners and soiJurp.
efs in unhealthy localities. esteem Il Lighiv
hud are ~ most constant purchaser ara III
many rural household Tar and wide &c l. tho
chosen Family specific
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

honsy bg(r5.-A recent cOntrivance
Tor the protection - money safes De- n
net OF telegraph wire spread oil over
tnefn, ~ electric communication with
powerful alarm bell. Any attempt -
Iorce the saie open, ~ drill Zee sides. to
cAt or remove The net work, or 70 tame
per DO any way with the apparatus,
sounds the alarm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

hIEsKKLL's TErTER OINTMENT Will cure sore
Lyelids Sore Nose, Barber's Itch on the face
or Grocers' ltoh on tie hands. IL mover fsile
% cents = box, sent by mail for co cents
Johnson, Holloway & Co,
bO2 Arch ST. phila Pa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

= DRY. VtsPrNo CorgH irriIafa4 and o. DANG.
~ the LunG8 aud greatly ucDlIfaLas ard an.
roy lh- patent Do. JayDea Expoet1r ut re-
mDts8 easy eKpoctorafIpu. Meals aU Unnamed
parh. ana brings about "a speedy cure on the
net stubborn cough VI Cold
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

Tnose answering an Advertisements WI
confer n favor upon the Advertfser and the
publisher by stating that thoy saw tn adver
uSement In this Journal Cnnming tks paper
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

SMUT AND RUsT.-These troublesome
diseases Of wheat and rye may be pre-
vented by picking the seed. The pick
lie may be made of strong brine, or of a
solution OF four onnces sulphate ofcop-
per, IN one gallon OF water. Sprinkle
the seed gram, stir thoroughly TO wet
every kernel, and spread to dry. Eth
er of these will destroy the spores.
which arethe seed of the parasitic fungi
known by the above names.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

HIEsKEIL's letter OINTMENT VIII euro all
ecabby or scalY diseases or the skin.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

~ YOU ARE NERVOUS AND DEPRESSED take
HooFLANDs GERMAN BITTKRs.
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MrNprI.ssonN pinnn a.
Respectfully yours.
y. s. DAVIS, II. ID.
RALEIoH. North CORONA,
FebTuary. lith. 1879. [

February, 18th, 1878. (
MENDTssoHN Piano Co.
My Dsdr SIR: In regard to the piano pur-
chased from you, and which we have been
using for some time now in our family, must
ronounce II most excellent instrument. and
we do this unIlRgrvodly, because we have had
1t tried, tested, hhd compared with pianos OF
other mako, by critical judges Of such instru-
ments professors OF music and others. whoso
high character and prominence as musicians
IA this community cannot be questioned and
they all attest, as TO it's merits, the pure rich
tones which it gives are perfectly oxouisito
and It's Mathushoks scale give it an attTas Il on
and value which is not possessed by iustfu-
ments OF other make
We can bat congratulate you on the n Oh
standard which your most excellent pianos
nave attained, and must bespvak for them a
future which will place them in high favor
with the musical world. / shall ALWAYS Le
pleased TO recommend your pianos TO those OF
my friends who may desire TO purchase, and
10 DIlhS them TO notice IN our community.
Truly yonrs,
(Judge) CHAs ID. UrcHURcm
We take great pleasure in again call no tho
attention OF our friend and readers to the
Mendolssohn Company's Jubilee Organs a
notice OF which appeared ia these columns
some time aoo.
Having had occasion TO purchase organs OF
this Company Tor our own personal friends
and having found them to be all ttlat was
ella med for them after years OF thorough trial
and having repeatedly visited their factory i'm
New York city, we are prepared to assert, from
our own knowle ige OF the manufact urers and
organs, that their work Is not excelled by any
manufacture now in the market-N. y. Inde-
pendent
so thorough is the inspection o, the various
pats and Of tho whole, that when an instru-
ment goes out OF the house "A guarantee for
five yeSrs--long enough to break down and
wear out two common organs--is given the
purchaser. The Jubilee Organs ia eminentlv
an organ Cor the pee. ie.-- Louisville IN, Com
HttrCidL
We would recommend my Of our readers
who have any idea OF ever buying n piano or
organ, not to fal to write at once for their
Illustrated aud Descriptive Catalogue, which
will be mailed free.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

CUsTARD FIsH.-Boil the soaked cod
hsh in water until tender; then pour
oil the water and pick very fine; have
ready quart of hot milk for three
quarters OF a Mound of fish, and put in
to it the fish, and tablespoonful of
butter; stiI until it boils; then stir i'm
with heaping tablespoonful of flour,
and cook it five minutes. Let ii cool a
little, and then stir into two we'll beat
EN- eggs without further cooking
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

AFTER many experiments, certain
and speedy remedy for burdocks has
been discovered in kerosene oil. a
small quantity poured into the heart of
the plant, directly after cutting, leaves
no trace OF their existence save n small
hole in the earth where they stood.
Refined or crude oil will accomplish
the purpose equally well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

RATS. The damage by rats is one of
the most serious losses to which farmers
are subjected. On the whole, this loss
is doubtless greater than that from all
the fires which occur upon farms. We
have tried preparation called Poi
soned Wheat" put up for the purpose
OF destroying vermin, and find it very
elective. The rats disappear; that is,
all that can be noticed. But poison of
any kind should be used so that fowls
or other animals cannot get it. 70 de-
strSy the rats is now timely work.
and will prevent much future less of
grain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

COLONEL McClurg kicked a man out
OF an Alabama hotel for personal af-
front. Six months after he saw the
same man kicking another poor fellow
out of another hotel. "Tush, man."
said the COlonel-"Hold, but amt you
the man / kicked out of the Nassau
House, little while ago?" keep
still, COLONEL" was the response.
Don't say one word. You and know
who it will do to kick"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

SPANISH CREAM.-One ounce gelatine
three pints of milk, six eggs, eight ia
blespoonfuls of sugar; cook the CELIA
tine one hour In the milk, then when
1t comes to boil beat the yolks of the
eggs with the sugar and stir in, let IL
simmer; then take off the fire and
pou- over it the whites of the eggs
beaten to froth; flavor with lemon or
vanilla.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

BOGUS 1t is no vile
drugged stuff, pretending to be made of
wonderful foreign roots, hurks, &c,
ana pulled up by long bogus certificates
OF pretended miraculous cures, but "A
simple, pure, effective medicine, made
OF well known valuable remedies, that
furnishes its own certificates bv it's
cures. We refer to Hop Bitters' the
purest and best of medicines Err
change. See another column.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

SET BACK ~ YEARs.-'I was troubled
for many years with Kidney Complaint,
Gravel, &C.. my blood became thin; /
was dull and inactive; could hardly
crawl about; was an old worn out man
all over; could get nothing to help me,
until got Hop Bitters, and now / am
boy again. My blood and kidneys
are all right, and 1 ain as active as
man OF 30, although am II, and have
no doubt 1t will do as well for others
OF my age. IL is worth trial.
(Father.)
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

20 lTAVcrHe street Boston.
bamplos Of "Auakosis" are sent f-ee 20 ALI
tuneror on application 10 =. Ne6staodter h
to. Box 99iC. New York
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APPLE MERINGUE.-Pare and cut i'm
quarters some apples, stew them with
little sugar until tender, and lay them
I'm shallow dish. Beat the whites of
four eggs TO a stiff froth, mix with them
a teacupful Of powdered sugar, spread
over the apples, and bake fifteen min
ates IN a moderate oven.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

JUMBLEs.-Onec cup of butter, two of
sugar beaten together; one cup or milk,
hall teaspoonful of soda stirred into
the milk, and four eggs; beat it well
together; add any kind OF spice and
six cups of flour; roll rather Thin, cut
1t with tumbler and wine glass to
form ring; brush them over with the
white of an egg, and sift on very lit
tie fine sugar before baking. Bake
them fifteen or twenty minutes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

AN unpleasant passenger on street
car is crying Baby. In such cases
DIR. Balls Baby syrup should be given
to the little sufferer to ease its troubles.
20 cents bottle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

STEW led CAULGFLOwER. - Common
hea Is will do for this boil till about
half done; drain them and place them
in stew pan stems down and set on Il
slow fire with spoonful of fat. Stir
gently so as not TO break them, and i'm
about five miautes add half gill OF
broth Cor half teacup milk thickened
with 4 tablespoonful of rice flour) and
season with salt or pepper; simmer
till done, stirring now and then, dish
them, turn the sauce over them, and
serve hot.
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= Case o. rnos Of 30 years stanHn4

Eosrov, Mass August g. 18Th
hnisiF7. J.. NEUaratIrER 4 Co.,
New York
Csentensn.-- Tpolosod please fnd Ell 90 IA,
box of Dr. q HIsboes f'Auakcsff" have
been iroublcd with tho plos siuoa 1859. AID
have ficd almost everything that could find
bnt without euocoss. ] have fast been uaint
yours ana have derived more benefit from IL
than any that have ever tried. pIesso ~.
ward mo O. box Rt once.
Yours truly,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

For good cement for sealing bottles,
mix three parts Of rOsin, one Of caustiC
soda, and Ave Of water. This compo-
sition Is then mixed wilh half its
weight Of plaster Paris. The compound
sets in thrce-quarters of an hour adj
heres strongly, is not permeable like
plaster used alone, and Il attacted only
slightly by warm water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

He was plain old granger, and
when his son informed him that he
had determined to go to college and
learn something, the old gentleman
looked straight at him and said: Nov
leok-a-here, John, you may learn
readin', ritin', 'rlthmetic, and little
Biography, but if you grapple with any
o. them dead langwidges, I'll kill you
when you come home, SOS they'll do
You some good
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

THE pastor and deacons of a church
at GAINESVILLE, Texas, are said TO have
played poker, at 5 cents ante and 80
cents limit, while waiting for a quorum
at business meeting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

APPLEJELLY.-A very nice, firm jolly
may be made from the parings of apples
and the cores. Cover them with water
and let them boil until tho water has
wasted a little and the apple-skins arc
very soft; then strain them and add an
equal quantity Of sugar as their liquid.
little lemon juice, few cloves, and
some ginger improve the jelly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

He is wise preacher who pauses in
his PRAYER when the fre alarm sounds.
TO allow his people to count the strokes
and locate the box.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

MAN was once asked how he and
his wife got along with so little fric-
ton in the family machinery. "Wen,"
said he when we first married we both
wanted our own way. | wanted to
sleep on linen sheets, my wife preferred
cotton, and we couldn't agree. Finally
we talked the matter over and came to
the conclusion that 1t was unchrIstian
TO live in constant pickering; so we
compromised on linen and have got
along all right ever since.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

Snow DRIFT CAKE cup powdered
sugar, l heaped cup prepared -four, 10
eggs the whites only whipped stiif,
juice of one lemon, and half the grated
peel; and finally the flour. Stir in
very lightly ana quickly, and bake at
once in two lOaves or in square cards.
1t is very nice baked as jelly cake and
spread with this filling; whites OF three
eggs, l heaping cup of powdered sugar,
juice OF l orange and half the peel,
juice of one lemon. whip to good
mcringue AID put between the layers,
adding more sugar for the frosting on
the top.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

MILK ToAsT.-Cut slices of stale
bread half an inch thick, toast quickly,
and dip each slice, as toasted into boil
ing water; butter and salt slightly
and lay In covered dish. Have ready
in saucepan enough boiling milk to
cover all we'll. Melt tin little butter
and salt and pour over the toasted
bread. Cover closely and let it stand
five minutes before using.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

FIRST Boy-"Where yer bin, Bllly?"
Second Boy-"Bin fshin'." First Boy
-"Ketch anythin'?" with an anxious
expression on his face. Far-seeing
Second Boy-''No. But L expect ter
when / get into the house."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

Prices Of Pianos and Organs have reached
the lowest point, and are now going up again.
People who desire 20 buy at TaciOry prices
should write t. the Mendelssohn Piano Go. n
East l5sh Street, n. Y. for their catalogue
prces, AZ once, before prices are advanced.
This company il selling the finest instruments
ion the least money aud their testimonials arc
Of the very highst order.
BoONsBoRo. wash Co. I'D,
March 10Th, 1879.
MENDELssoHN Piano Co
Dear Sirs The Pisno shipped me- Style T.
gives perfect Satisfaction. We are exceedingly
well pleased with the instrument, and the
tuner from Baltimore, Mr.. Shoroy. who ex-
amined 1t thoroughly, pronounced il as fine a
I1ano as he ever saw. The tone ~ unsurpass-
able both in capacity an beauty, and, indeed
the whole instrument both ext rnal and in
ternM, wosld Dear the closest scrutiny and
criticism. All who have seen it pronounce II
"A superb piano, and am sure you will have
more orders nom here. when those who desire
to purchase are ready 20 do %. Mr.. Shorey
said my instrument was worth $3.50. We are
toankful for tho care you unaffected in hay-
ing Us get good instrument. / consider tho
MAthushek Scale az q "SiHe qua non" TO "a
good piano. The money deposited awaits your
order
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

''Do you see here where you are
charged, sir. with being drunk and
disorderly?" observed the recorder.
holding out the affidavit Just signed and
sworn to by policeman. The tramp
took the affidavit, read it carefully, up
side down and replied: Am to blame
never wrote that"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

NINE. D., who has been guilty of ut
tering hasty word to one of the SER
wants, repents and says kindly to him,
"JOhn, Pm afraid l spoke Grossly to
you few moments ago"
John generously, ooh, madame, you
know that always make allowances
for my poor employers :"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

THOSE who work can take care Of
themselves, A kind Providence must
provide for loafers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

GOOD woman, after the death Of
her husband, had married brother of
the departed. She preserved, never
theless, in her dining room, picture
of her first spouse. One day "a guest at
the table, noticing the portrait, asked
her III 1t was a member OF her family.
Yes" replied the lady frankly, sit is
the portrait of my poor brother-in-
law
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

lts game Of bluff when you try 10
scale precipice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

ARE you wall flower" he asked.
and she replied, ono, am wall sir"
Then they Waited
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

q HAN who goes fishing should take
luncheon along lie may get 20 other
bite,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

A SAILOR makes tarrlng tours.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18
AGRICULTURE.

HARVEsrING TOBAcCO.-A very good
way Is 70 cut the plants just at night,
ana take them to the shed early ia the
morning after the "dew Is on" The
plants are then cool and less liable 10
pole rot or sweat by adopting this me-
thod Of harvesting. In hanging the
plants avoid crowding, as space IS As
much an object with tobacco growers
as with newspaper men, and If the
plants are over-crOwde5, the leaves are
apt TO sweat and rot. In about two
weeks however, the danger IL passed
and the leaves will have commenced TO
"cure down." changing at first from
green to yellow aud from yellow to
brown, the natural color Of the leaf.
Too rapid curing is not desirable, since
the leaf Is apt to be drv and husky,
rather than soft and silky. Keep the
sheds as dark as possible In dark-color-
ed leaf is sought for, and open the doors
III lighter shade is wished for. Close
the doors next the sun at all times, and
open on the other side, but open all
during the night, unless the weather il
very muggy-a most dangerous time
tor the curing process and the time
when pole rot and sweat will ensue.
After the plants or leaves are all "cured
down." close the sheds tight so that
the color may even up, hut should
damp spell come on, open the doors,
but not If rain beats i'm on TO che leaves.
Before cutting the plants see that all
are thoroughly suckered, las the ofTshootS
are liable TO grow when hung up, and
the curing leaves come in contact with
them are apt to rot and be otherwise
injured. Tobacco plants may be hung
either with Irvine or string, on laths,
as may be thought best. Both modes
OF hanging in the sheds have their adj
Yocates, many claiming that when hung
on lathS the leaves cure better and are
less liable TO sweat or rot. WeIl-ripen-
ed tobacco will cure faster than when
only partially ripe; hence there is less
danger from rotting when the plant is
thoroughly matured. Havana seed to-
bacco must not be cut unless well-ri-
pened, as the leaves will be bitter in fla-
Vor II cut when green. The plants of
this variety should stand i'm the field so
long as there Is no danger from froSts,
say from eighteen to twenty-four days
AFTER being topped, and in some cases
even longer. On low grounds, where
the early frost nips the vegetation, the
plants should be carefully watched
ana cut, even If not ripe; since Sc
we're frost, or any frost, even "white"
one, units the leaves for use, and since
unripe tobacco is better than that touch
ed by this merciless foe of the weed.
PERSONS of sedentary habits, and
overworked, find in DR.. BULBS Balti-
more Pills a specific for want OF Appe-
tite, Palpitation, Debility, Constipa-
ton, and many other ailments. AT all
druggists. Price % cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

Az Oswego woman thinks her hus-
band very stern-because he's always
behind.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

TX a malarial district Of Indiana they
have baseball club they call "Q1i
nine"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

WAS William Penn's pocket-hsnd-
kerchief the original pen wiperg Who
nOscY
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

CHEMICAL analysis fails TO find tho
least trace Of adulteration I'm Dobbins'
Electric Soap, made by Cragin & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa. For sale every
where. It's for your interest to try a..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

PERSONS of sedcntary habits, and
overworked, find in DIR. BULBS Balti-
more Pills specific for want OF Appe-
tite, Palpitation, Debility, Constipa-
ton, and many other ailments. AtalI
Price % cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

holds an open letter In her hand, and
says; We'll, you see, dear, only met
him at Mount Desert this summer, and
we did ilirt desperately, but its too alb
surd, his writing To me now and propos-
ing, now isn't it2" Augusta-"Awful
bold, think; but then it Is just like "A
man. Shall you accept him?' Lucy
Welt l don't know what to do. He
don't deserve it, but then he's awfully
handsome, and besides | really think l
splendid corn bread.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-10-18

Can the fellow who tenders q lady "a
biscuit be said to offer her a doughna-
ton.
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