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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17
a Wonderful Mesmerizer.

Strange stories come from In5ia o.
the feats performed by a native mes
merizer named BUM, whose magnetic
power would appear 10 be found quite
Irresistible by the lower animals, upon
which be exclusively exerts it. lie
gives scances, TO which tho public are
invited to bring all manner Of ferocisus
and untamable wild beasts, and holds
them with his glltterlng eye. few
seconds they subside into "a conditio,
Of Cataleptic stiffness from which they
can only be revived by certain passes
which he solemnly executes with hi.
right hand. a snake in q state Of vi0-
lent irritation was brought to BUM by
q menaRerie proprietor. iuclosed lu "a
wooden cage. When deposited ON the
platform 10 was wrlthipg and kissing
ficrcely. BUM bent over the cage ana
fixed his eyes upon IT, occupant. gently
waving his hand over the SERPENT,
restless head in less than minute the
snake stretched itselr ont. stiHcnod and
lay apparently dead. BUM took n ur
and thrust several needles into its
body, bat 10 gave no -ign Of life a few
passes then restored DO 70 its former
angry activity. Subsequently "a savage
dog, held ln a leash by its owner, was
broughtiu, and AZ B1n's command.
let loose upon him. Asit was rushing
towards him, brstIuZ with fury, be
raised his hand, and boo q second the
fierce brute dropped upon IT, belly So
though stricken by lightning. 10 seem
ed absolutely paralyzed by some un-
known agency. was unable- % move "a
muscle until released from the mesmer-
izer.s spell by q majestic wave Of his
hand
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

Two gushing Boston girls were walk
Ing one day Ia the suburbs of the Huh
when they stumbled on little old
fashioned milestone, forgotten i'm the
march OF Improvement. One of them
stopped, and parting the grass, dscov-
cred the half-eiiaced inscription, !. VI l..
from Boston," upon Wbi1: She ex-
cIalmed. ecstt.caiiy, "Here is grave,
perhaps of some young girl, who wish
ed 1t written on her tombstone, "Pm
frCm 30 tom" How touching how SIM
pie, and now suflicientu'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

ROAST LoIN or MUTTON. Cut and
trim off the superfluous fat, and see
that the butcher Joints the meats pro-
perly, AS thereby much annoyance Is
saved To the carver when It, comes to
the table. Have ready a nice clear fire
Ot need not be very wide large one)
put down the meat, dredge with hour
and haste well until T. is dona. Make
the gravy as tor roast leg of mutton,
and serve very hot.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

Relation Of the Liner IN the Gehe5ol Sys-
professor LcCOute expresses his
believe that the waste tissue is carried
by the blood 10 the liver, and Is tnere
separated into liyer-sugar aud urea, or
some substance which rapidly changes
into urea. Experiments made b. &, S.hih
support this theory by proving that
venOus blood s. soon fatal 90 animals
10 the literi- tied but i~ lotto 10 the liver
is free 20 act, tue poisoning being due
% decompO.cd tissues bon the blood
Combustion take place iu tho cIpilla.
ries OF Che tissues under the Influence
of NtuOus force. ss thn blood remains
for longer time iu thc capiIlarios Of
thc tissue than boo any other organ.
DE blood acts as reservoir not only
of oxygen but of food, and, b. waste.
the fool taken in to-day Is not used 10
build up tissue to-dpy. bat fl. taken
into circulation iu The blood aud the
blood forms tissue and regcueratps itcIr
from the supply OF fOJd--so tissue
waited to-diy carried by thr IooI To-
che liver, there decOmposed into sugar
and urea and so Dlimiua O. psrhaps
the day after, or even longer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

PRECIsELY.-"Pa, dear" asked his
son and heir, "tell me what is the diff
ference between an accident and a mis-
fortune ?" 'Pa, dear" gave IL up.
"Well," said his son and heir, eff my
pressing tailor, Mr. Simpson, were TO
fall into deep pond it would be an ac-
cident; but ii any one were to pull him
out it would be misfortune.'j
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

SOME gentlemen dining at a table
d'hote, the conversation turned upon
oysters, which several OF the company
commended showed sagacity that
argued they must have brains. a young
man who had taken an unduly promin-
cnt part In the conversation. TO the an
noyance Of an elderly gentleman. his
nelghbor, turned to the latter and said
DO you believe that oysters have
brainsr" Certainly do, sir" was
the prompt and pointed reply "since
they know when 10 shut up"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

CHICKEN, MADRAS STYLE.-Cut all
the white meat from cold fowl, either
roast or boiled; chop IL rs fine as pos
sible and then pound it I'm a mortar
season it with pepper and salt, mix with
about half a pint of white sauce, or
sufficient to make il into rather Il thick
PURGE, stir over the fire till very hot,
put 1t into stewpan, and serve up
with poached eggs round IL, or with
eggs grilled and placed on the PURGE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

PLEASURE and business. Lady-"A
pretty light, isn't 1t, doctorl / don't
see any OF your little ones here! Hope
you don't dIsapprove Of juvenile
parties?" DR.. Littletums famous for
his diagnosis of infantile disease) 81
my dear madam On the conuray-l
live by them :"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

HARAS5ING DREAMS An unnatural
excitement OF the brain and nervous
system Is the direct cause of sloepiess-
ness, as also of harassing nocturnal
dreams. VEGErTNE has a peculiarly
soothing effect In all such cases, when
taken just before going to bed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

BEEF CoLLcPs.--Two pounds of rump
steu x quarter OF pound ofbutter, one
pint OF gravy water may be substituted
for this), salt aud pepper TO taste, one
shalot, hnely minced, one picked wal
nut, one toaspoOnful of capers. Have
the steak cut thin, and divide II I'm
pieces about three inches long; beat
these with the butter, and let them fry
Tor about three minutes; then lay them
In small stewpan, and pour over them
the gravy. Add piece OF butter
kneaded with little flour, put in the
seasoning and all the ingredients, and
let the whole simmer, but not boil, for
ten minutes Serve In hot covered
dish.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

POLLY: Well, Pat, what is it now {?
w ould you rather look bigger fool
than we are, or be bigger fool than We
look Pat: Sure now, my darlint, aud
I'll be bo5h till | find which side O the
argimInt yer on ycrself. whin, bv
jibers, I'll join We, right or wrong.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

FIG PUDDING.-Chop half a pound of
figs very finely; mix them with one
fourth pound of coarse sugar, table
spoonful of molasses, four tablespoon
fuls of milk, half a pound of flour, a
quarter of pound OF suet, an egg and
pinch If grated nutmeg; put the pud-
five hours.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

a CERTAIN painter was Dragging of
his wonderful command Of color to a
friend one dav. His friend did not seem
to take Ii quite all in. "Why," ex-
claimed the painter, "lo you know that
there are but three painters I'm the
world, sir, who undeistAnd color ?"
"And who are they?" ut last asked the
friend. why, sir, | am one, and
and-and-I forget the names of the
other Swol"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17
DOMESTIC.

SWEET AND SOUR CABDAGE.-My
pickles gave out too early this winter,
and used this old receipt, which Is
Dutch, for an old woman gave IL TO me
In Albany just forty years ago: Take
cabbage-head and cut It down into
eight pieces and cover It with coarse
salt, letting 1t remain I'm Jar twelve
hours; take IL out, squeeze IL, and lOp
IL fine with two onions; put it on the
fire in china-lined vessel, covering IL
with vinegar, and boil for full hour /;
add 10 II then one ounce Of tumeric. "a
teaspoonful of curry will qOinstead of
tumeric), one teaspOOnful of ground
pepper, teaspOonful of celeryseed, Il
tablespoonful OF allspice, two table
spoonfuls of ground mustard, and half
an ounce Of white mace, with one and
a-half pounds of brown sugar; cook
one hour more.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

a MEDICAL student joined, without
invitation, Il party dining at an inn.
After dinner, he boosted so much of his
abilities, that one of the party said
"Gou have told Us enough of what you
can do; tell MS something you cannot
do" Faith" said he, Il cannot pay
my share of the recko ming"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

"lsH dere some ledder here for me ?"
inquired German at the general de-
livery window of the post office, the
other day. mo, none here" was the
reply. "Vhell, dot is queer" he con
tinued, getting his head into the win
dow; "my neighbor gets some-dimes
dree letters In one day, und gets none.
bays more taxes as he does, und have
never got one ledder yet. GLOW comes
does dings Pr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

AN Irishman was accused of stealing
a handkerchief from a fellow traveller,
but the owner, on finding it, apologize
ed to Pat, and said Il was mistake.
"Arrah, my jewel" retorted Pat, ''It
was two-sided mistake-you took me
for thajf, and | took you for gentle
man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

WHEN Won see baby, which YOU
know To have suffered Tor long time
with Summer Complaint or DySentery
suddenly improve and grow fat and
healthy, you can rest assured that DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup has been used.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

CoHMOS sEVsE ana the science Of
chemistry when applied 20 butter maxi
Ing, reduce the time Of churnug one
hair, increase the product g per cent,
the quality Of the product ~ per cent,
and give rich golden color 10 the but
Ter the year round. All these improve.
ments. together with many Others, re-
suit trpm The nee OF Gilt Edge Butter
Maker. sold by druggists, grocers and
general stOrekeepers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17
WIT AND HUMOR.

ERASMUS relates that a certain trave-
Ter In Holland lay so near the fire that
his cloak was scorched. This being
observed by a guest, he said TO the
sleeper: Here wake up! want to
tell you something" 10 which the
traveller replied: eff II is bad news.
put IL of, for don't wish TO hear any
IN company when all should be Jolly.
Save up the sorrows till after supper"
When supper was merrily over, he said
to the other, "NOw, / am ready TO hear
It," He was then showed an immense
hole burned in his cloak, and began to
rage that he had not been aroused in
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

a CREAM TO EAT WnH FRUIT.-Boil
half pint OF cream and half pint of
milk with bit of lemon peel; add n
few almonds beaten to paste with n
drop OF water and little sugar. Take
tcaspoonful of dried flour, rub It
smoothly down with little cold milk
and few drops of orange-flower wa
ter; mix all together and let it boil; let
IL remain till quite cold, and then add
little lemon Juice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

To CLEAN WHITE KNITTED GAR
MENTs,-Take those not needing wash
ing, being only slightly soiled, place
them i'm "A pillow-case one at time,
sprinkle -four through it, and ahake
well, until it looks as bright as new
BoraX is excellent TO wash fannels
with, dissolved in luke warm water.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

a tAhD To all who are suuariug from the errors
INC etiOus u outh, nervous ness arit
a,e,y H. oil ma"holdi ETC.,, wiz send Recipe
snAt VII cure You, FREE OF CuAKGE. This grslt
t.melJ vs.. disco cred hF o. mi si.uary Boo South
america. Srl Eeif-add rossod euye % Co. IN ftrv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

Sohd men admire the beautiful. and
this accounts i'm some measure for Tho
thousands upon Thousands of botiIes OF
CarDoline, the deodorized petroleum
nalr remover and dressing, which have
Deen sold yearly since its invention bv
Messrs. Kennedy 81 CO., of Pitts
ourgh, Pa,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

Throat DISEASES OFTEN COMMENCE
with Cold, Cough, or unusual exer-
zion of the voice. These inciplent svmp-
toms are allayed by the use Of Bro,cn $
Bronchial IrOches," which II neglected
often result in chronic trouble of the
Throat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

CRUMPETs. Take three teacups of
raised dough, and work into it with the
hand half a teacup of melted butter,
three eggs, and milk to render it
thick batter. Turn 1t into a buttered
bake-pan; let it remain fifteen minutes,
then put on bake-pan heated SO as to
scorch flour. 1t will bake in half an
hour.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

To FRY OYSTERS. Choose fine ovs-
tiers, lay them on a clean cloth to dry
perfectly, sprinkle with salt and pep
per, then roll them In grated bread
crumbs, ami fry them quickly in roll
ing lard.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

CULTIVATE MORE TURNIrs. We all
know the value OF the turnip crop to
England. 1t has been asserted that the
interest of their immense debt is an
nually paid by the product of this crop.
AS to the United States, we do not make
hall the use of the turnip we might do,
by increasing the consumption of the
root and Improvement I'm the manner OF
It's cultivation. The great want of our
winter-feed for cattle In succulenoe.
we some~ hat obviate this want bv
using cut-feed moistened, but as "A gem
oral thing hay and oats and corn and
water form the bulk of cattle-food.
Carrots, potatoes, rutabages and tur-
UPS are used at times, but to very
limited extent to what they might be
one reason for this limited use may be
IN our old enemy, dear labor. In the
culture of the carrot, for instance, there
is great amount of hand-work. AS
soon AS the seeds are up, the plants
must be thlnned, and after every hoe
narrowing between the rows, hands
must go over again to keep the rank
weeds from smOthering out the carrot
plants. Carrots are excellent horse
feed; but few of us have this hand labor
10 spare. 1t is so much easier to hoe
corn In the hills both ways; though we
know how nice IL is to have carrots
with corn, corn alone has to do the
work. There is the same trouble with
the turnip, though in less degree TO
be sure. Every single turnip has to be
handled in pulling, every one has to be
gone over again ana handled to take
the top off. III we could manage to do
TINS by machinery, as we do many
other Things, so as to get rid OF this
hand-labOr business, no doubt the pro-
AUCTION would soon be doubled, and
use be found for an immense number
more than is now dreamed OF. This
may come in time, TOR Yankee genius
is equal 10 any advaI cement i'm this di-
reClIOn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

Mr.. JrsriCK PAoE was renowned for
ms ierocl.y upon the bench. While
going on p circuit, factious lawyer
named CrOWle was asked % "thc Judge
was not jIst behind" 81 don c know
said troWle "but n he is, am sure he
was never just before"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

The State debt Of Iowa is only
$4,000
FROM some recent experiments It Is
considered desirable to make telegraph
wire of an alloy of aluminium and iron.
While the wire can be made much
smaller than tie present gauge, It will
be stronger, or less susceptibility to at
moSpheric changes and of much great
er cOnductivity than the ordinary wire.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

cod is entirely unaffected by atmos-
pheric action or influences. Silver
becomes dun, but gold retains It's native
lustrc
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

CELERY SUUCE.-Cut clean bunch
OF &c cry into lit g bits, and boil 1t soft
ly until IL is tender. Add half a pint
of cream, two or three blades of mace,
little grated nutmeg, and small
piece of butter rolled in flour; then
boil IL gently. This Is good sauce for
roasted or brOiled fowls, turkeys, or
partridges.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17
MAKE HENS LAY,

An EnEls Yeiernary Surgeon and Chemist, now
WaNeug ~ ms country that most OF the Horse
hu1 ghtlo Powder. here are worthless trash. lie
saya that rh"rdtn's tond ton Powders afa rhso-
lutey pure auu iumcusoly valuable. 10th. M on
earth VIII make hens lay like Sheridana Cond ION
POWDERS bnsft One ttrtpOun tu on pint oil fsrsi
-old eNoryWhere. or sent bY mai tor eight letter
stamps. J. IS. JOHNSON 60. HANOI Ne
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

~ ruE LIVER s Easily D1aorpTaEp. snc
90 W Billion. distress apt ~ prevail
euInI In' sprng, Dr Jyne's sanofivp Pile
- W 'phnnle 6lnc cy as they restore
~ liver 70 healthy action, and remove aiI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

SHAPE CAKEs Beat the yolks Of four
eggs and the whites 10 roth. Then
add qaart Of -four and quart of
milk. TO be baked In small shape tins
previously creased.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

That was "a triumphal appeal OF the
over OF antiquity, who, 600 arguing .he
superiority of old architecture over
tur new, said "Where will YOU nnd
any modern building that has lasted 70
long al tIe aucioutf"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

He talked as if he had a "frog I'm
his throat but he was only hoarse :;
a style bottle of DR.. BULBS Cough
Syrup relieved the tronble at once
% cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

WHY should any ono buy n .oap half
Tosin or clay, when DJbbips' Electric
SOAP, tm1de by Cragin e CO.. Phila-
delphia,J is for salcY 10 costs but "a
Irlh' more, and Will go five times a.
far. Try o..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17
SOUTHWICK'S COMBINATION STORE.
Cor. ELEVENTH ana CHESTNUT SITS. pn,lnae,pn,.


Iec n
eod the city,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

The Violate Belt Co. Marshall, Mich.
VIII send their celebra ed Electro yoI,sio
d 6elts - tho afflicted upon 80 days's trial.
tbo'a curuS guaranteed They mean what
they say Write to them without delay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17


ALL-wooL CHEvIoTs. q5c VALUE rSc.
44-inch Twilled BeiYes, sTSc.: Saue soc 49,
ts-loch Wool CHECKS, soc; VALUE. TSc
sSlnch y ain Wool Cloths, bOc; value co.
sLinch Novelty suitings, 1oc.; cost t276
to-lhch all-woOl Satin $. T6c.; value 81
.s-,nch 9ll.wool agonals 75c.; value 81
tS-ihch DainasSe Monte. Soc.:y luz nN
4s-inch BEIGE NON IL, 81; VALUE. tiS5.
4s-inChI 1SyrdeIine Cashneres. tl.SoS value q 70
- inch Foulard Novelties, 81 81: value IS
1872 1899 PIECES NixkD DRESS GOODS, issc.
i iSSS = e -.
CHINTzEs GINGHAMs. LAWNS. etc.
ONE LOT, 40 CASES. OF
Best and Choicest CHIMES. Caieoes aud Shirt
or {S5T R5i cSs sTsTyT W ''e'c
BEST American Cam6rics ana Plques, IKE.
YARD-wiDE FRENcH SHINTzFs ,oc
YARD WIDE PACIFIC CIR TONNES. iSc.
,,,, ONE LOT OF CASES
- CHOICEST MADRAS GI NGHAAis iskc
Persian ana sideband Perca es, iSc.
FFrenSh STYLES Bapiiste Lawns, lR4c.
nrench orgdndy Lawns 25c.
W white HioS Lawns, lSo value. 20.
Mh,te Linen de indie. - =; value csc
white Corded Pique. PC; value acc
S MniCe yaGquaid Cambrlcs, PC; value. sic
ncOuch Shlttlng CheviOts 25c.; value 90
fFench Printed Shrttugs, &c; value 25c
"S00TTTTHaw % IGk,s 0 oyy v. KIP GLOVE,
wsRQS NT HM iCk NJ = oWNn KID GLOVE,
IF T T1EE h RrF on TEAR.
TWO BUTTONS. CSC. THRE BijTToNs. $40
FOUR BUTTONS, $L25. SIX BUTTONS, 81 10
In Black, White, Psrty. Dark and Medium
LOT FIRST.
9s pieces pure SIX and Wool Black Satin DO
LYON In three qualities at csc, Tsc.. and s5c
This fabrck is entirely new. pleasant light
cheap at 95c. 81 10 and 81 95.
LOT AECnNn
IS pieces very elegant Biocade all SIX Satin
de lyon and satin bruche silks, 70 inches wide
IN Gholce dark shades, at $3.50 and SAFE per yd.
cost TO Import. s. 80.
,.,o...o.,.- LOT THIRD.
4pleces only, Black Mo re stripe all suk Satin
at 'oc Customer, are awaiting this lot 10 matcl
some they paid 81 20, per t var 9rd for,
Is pie es 4s-inCh SILK and Wool French Brochs
Novelties, for OyerdTesses, combinations and
trimmings very rich, $l.6O per yard They are
owned by our neig9 n& E, a. t2-sa.
serges, at I5c. Extra value az IL.
LOT SIXTH
81 pieces 4s-inch I'll wool Plaid Chevron Suit
lngs, very seryceable. very pretty. and a. the
pre-, oOc per yard. are 25c. less than Regular.
LOT EIGHTH.
Pure Lyons colored, helvy-yrain silks. ~ In.
wide, soft as wool, heavy as cloth, choicest Ia
shades. great variety in colors. at tS07 per yard;
value $l61
10 pieces very extra quality Colored an Black
Plain Satins at $40; value, 81 80.
LOT TENTH.
IL pieces only and the last we shall ever have
OF thl, lot OF Bellon's sublime quality Black Vel,
vt Cashmere SIR % inches wide (neveT have
heard or piece OF this lot OF Silks not we RIM
nicely. at 500 per yard; the true value $40
LOT ELEVENTH.
What every lady wants 10 buy az this time OF
the year, pretty Calico Dress, and that you
can buy OF us at SIC. per yard. the same quality
and as good styles as elsewhere ut = and 10 cts.
attention; II you cannot get to see them. SEM
hem.
: DgkIA -H~AH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

AT the matinee. tThe curtain has
just fallen on the last actofthe Grand
Pantomlme.' ) Mamma: "Now. dar-
ling, It's all over, and we must be 90
iug.' Ellie with lingering impress
sions OF church,; "Oh, no, ma dear.
not yet. Can't we stay for evening
service2"