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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
IlIna.

Customer to lady clerk in very large
store:
Customcr-"Show me some pins"
Lady clerk talks on to the next lady
clerk:
And he said that shc--and he--took
her TO Wallack sand he--and she-ope-
ra-and he"
Customer-"Will you show mo some
pins2"
Lady clerk goes indifferently TO shelf and
takes down box of pins, giving customer
tho Impression that she had heard the first re-
quest, but wasn't quite ready to attend TO
It, Lady clerk puts the box negligently
down before customer and goes on
talking "And he was-overy highland
l--and she-and he-ohl | knew they
were there--and land he-and sho-h
CT want English pins"
IL. q. (glances ut customer as IL very
much annoyed that any other pins should
be called for than those il is most convent
ent to take down)-''And I-and he
and she. o, I'm sure saw him-and
land She"
C.-"Iiave you any English pins2"
l.. C.-"No; and he--and she-at Tie
opera-and l."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
" inter Fishing.

The winter fishing on Chautauqua lake,
New. York, is quite business. Being AN
inland lake 1t freezes over quicker than Lake
Erie, and when the latter body is open
Chautauqua lake has ice enough TO hold up
an amy Of fishermen. There are now
about twenty ''coops," as they are called.
out on the ice. A coop" is a box about
three feet square with hole in the bottom.
A hole is cut in the ice and the box placed
over It so that the two holes match. A
man crawls into this box, and il being per
feetly dark in there he can see the bottom
as PLAIN as day If tie water is clear. If it
is not clear, newspaper IS sunk TO the
bottom under the coop, and fsh passing
over II are easily seen. Through this hole
in the ice a wooden fish, properly weighted,
is sunk TO the proper depth, and with the
cord attached 20 it, the bogus fish is made
tofiy around lively and thereby attracts
other fish TO its locality. The man in the
coop keeping watch, seeing fish in good
position, lets drop his heavy spear, weigh
ing from fifteen 20 twenty pounds, fasten-
ing him TO the bottom. Some large fish are
caught in that way. The Monday before
New Years there were caught three pick
erel, weighing respectively twenty seven,
thirty and forty pounds. Il is quite a
business when the lake IS frozen over and
those who follow 1t make money
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
Death In the Peach.

a fatal case of poisoning by peach stones
which has just occurred in Paris may serve
as warning 10 those families in which
children are allowed TO look after them
selves for hours together. Ii may be as
sumed that very few children under the
age, say, of ten or twelve have any idea
that peach-stoncs or peach blossoms are dan
gerUus. They have been shown the deadly
nightshade, and probably the wild hemlock,
and have acanny dread of them; but nurse
maids are not nearly SO fond OF pointing
out the peach tree as an object of horror
and aversion. The victim of the recent
accident In Paris had certainly not been
cautioned against the attractions of the
peach. He had developed. at the tender
age of five and "A half, the faculty of rea-
soning ON inductive principals, and he saw
no reason to eloubt that as cherry and apri-
cot stones contained eatable kernels the
nobler fruit had at least an equally desir-
able treasure in its inmost recesses Ac-
cordingly he secreted the stones Of "A mum
Der OF peaches which had been sent To his
mother from the country, and possessing
himself of a hammer when left alone broke
them open industriously and then set To
upon solid feast to which he did hasty
but complete justice. The taste OF the
kernels was not perhaps ON par with the
expectations previously entertained, but il
would bc ridiculous To 20 through the
severe labor of cracking such hard shells
without entering into the fruition of the
labor when once finished So the unluclxv
child was found by his patent on her re-
turn writhing in the griovous agonies pro-
duced by prussic or hydrocyanic acid. The
arrival and efforts of the doctors were vain,
and another item had TO be added TO the
long list of ''deaths by imprudcnce." 1t
is as well, now in plain words to
explain what extent of poisoning
properties is possessed by the peach
stone. The writer's on toxicology
state that an ounce of the kernels contains
about one grain of pure hydrocyanic acid,
and 1t is known that one grain OF the poi
son will almost certainty kill any adult
person. Two-thirds of grain has very
often been fatal, and indeed, may be re-
gardcd as a fatal dose for child
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

A couple OF young ladies who went TO
Dubuque TO spend the holidays concluded
to couple style with economy, and did so eff
fectually. They left Chicago in a common
coach on the Illinois Central Railroad, sit
ting with their eyes towards luxurious
palace car trundling along at the rear, en-
vying the half-dozen ladies who had il all
TO themselves. When the train arrived at
Freeport the two stylish young ladies con
cluded 10 engage seats in the palace car,
and entered It for that purpose.
''The seats in this car are extra, ladies, "
politely remarked the conductor.
eve are aware Of that, sir What do
you charge TO Dubuque?"
zone dollar"
"One dollar That's too much. 4"
''lhe price diminisbes, ladies' as we sp-
proach Dubuque"
'What is the price from GalenaT
''Thirty cents"
"Wel, we will occupy two seats from
Galena"
"All right"
The young ladies left the Pullman. and
as they made their exit they were heard 10
remark
Jane, IL would be horrible TO enter Du-
buque in a common coach Style is every
thing, and as IL won't cost but thirty cents
each wen go into the city IN style; they
won't know but that we came ali the way
from Cbicago-in the Pullman"
And sure enough upon the arrival Of the
train their friends who we're at the depot TO
meet them found them in the palace coach
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

After ascending the tower at Pisa, aud
enjoying the view we had still an hour to
devote TO the Campo SantO near by. This
clOistered cemetery, constructed 900 years
ago, Is vast rectanglc surrounded by
arches. After the loss Of the Holy Land,
we are told, the Pisans caused over fifty
ships loads OF soil 10 be brought hther from
Mt. Calvary, in order that the dead might
rest in what they conceived 10 bc holy
ground. IL was in this Campo Santo that
the earliest Tuscan artists were TAUGHT 10
emulate each others powers, and here the
walls are covered with remarkable rcpresen-
tations Of historical subjects and sacred OBJ
jects. The original Of many pictures with
which we arc familiar i'm cngravings are
still 70 be seen here, such ~ "Noah lnebri-
aicd, building Of the Tower Of Babel,
''The Last judgement" etc. The tomb
stones Of those buried here form the pave
ment Of the arcades The sculptures and
monuments and bas reliefs ia the Campo
Santo are nearly innumcrable, the whole
forming a most strange and weird collec-
ton, 10 which we had devoted the early
twilight hour, and which did not fail TO
leave upon the imagination a sense Of gloom
quite indescribable.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
Cash Value OF IL Boston Editor.

While In Washington, recently, certain
Boston editor, who has a good reputation
for enterprise in obtaining the latest and full
est information upon any and all subjects
OF current Importance, happeBed TO run
across General McCook, of Colorado, and
at once seized upon the opportunity as a
favorable one to secure for the readers 3f
his journal n valuable opinion concerning
the Indian question. After an introduc-
ton, the editor said:
General, | should like TO get your ideas
on the Indian question. We are very much
interested in the matter IN the East, and
your views would be read with great at
tention.
'Ye-es," drawed the General in med
itativo strain, caressing his moustache.
"Your manner"
Smith, SIR"
''Ye-es; An editorl"
eyes, sir, of the daily 30 an-so."
'Ye-es. Will you come to Colorado
with mc2''
''Well that is hardly possible / should
like to get your ideas on the Indian ques-
tion though"
''Ye-es, know. But will you come to
Colorado with mel"
"Wel-er, I hardly understand your drift.
i
''Ye-es, know. But I should like 10
take you 10 Colorado. don't know but
that would give your widow thousand
dollars. Have you got u widow2"
'Well, no, General, not yet"
''Ie-es. Well ! should like TO take you
out there. Wepropose to deal in the in
terest Of humanity with the Indians, but
we shall have 70 kill Boston editor before
we can can make much progress, and you
seem to be about the right sort Of man
1e-es; would give your widow 81 900
Will you conner"
He didn't go, and he hast written out
any interview, rs yet
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
A Lively Bear Fight.

During the late snow-storm In Oregon.
sam Cook of Applegate discovered that
bears had been depredating on his hogs on
the acorn range. Taking couple of dogs
and accompanied by Andy Cook and j. w.
Gilmore, MIR. Cook followed the track of
one OF the largest Of the bears up the noun
tain towards the head of Humbug. The
snow became quite deep and the hunters,
OF course, moved slowly But in the after
noon they discovered large cinnamon
bear crossing gulch ahead of them. The
animal was instantly trecd by the dogs and
shot by Sam Cook, but not mortally wound
ed. Mr.. Gilmore's gun missed fire, but
Andy Cook shot the bear through the loins,
and he came tumbling down in the very
midst OF the party and at once made fight.
The situation was now quite critical, two
OF the guns being empty and the third 80
wet as to be useless. The enraged animal
made first for Sam Cook, who thrust the
muZzle of his rifle into his mouth, while
the dogs, only partially trained, did their
best To attract his attention. Extracting
the barrel of the gun from the bears mouth,
Sam attempted to club him with the other
end OF the weapon, but he caught the stock
with his teeth and tore it to shreds Seeing
Cooks peril, Gilmore struck the bear on
top OF the head with his tomahawk, frac-
turing the skull in several places, but with
out the slightest apparent effect. BY this
time Andy had reloaded, and Just when
Bruin was about TO scoop the whole party.
dogs and all, he broke his neck by a we'll
directed shot and ended the controversy.
The bear weighed over four hundred
pounds and was exceedingly fat, and repaid
the boys well for their days sport.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
= Will-Perhsps
wilI-bnt no. I guess not

] will-but no, guess not
That / won't go home til morning.
! will not eat chicken salad again for a
year
That I will never again make New Years
calls.
That just a swallow isn't a drink but a
bird. Ali
That ! viii forever forswear smoking
poor cigars.
That III never do so again. No, new.
well, hard,
! resolve TO reresolve all good resolutions
lave ever resolved.
That as II isnever too late 20 mend, / will
put IL of q little longer.
] will nOt--but perhaps on second thought
may, 80 never mind
That I will attend no walking matches
this year. II Is leap year.
That J will live within my income-if ]
can only cODtrive TO get one
Resolved that I will not use "hardly
ever" during the next twelve months.
That no balmy day In spring shall delude
me into collateralizipg my ulster.
Resholye, ALTER That never'l toucha
mother drop slongs liveselpmegracious
That ! will turn over q new leaf.-as soon
~ new leaves make their appearance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

Both sexes are exceedingly fond OF games
festivals, music and dancing The national
costume Is "A red jacket, big brecches, red
sash, square-knotted cravat, hempeu shoes
aud pointed cap. Their manners are pat 4.
riarchal, and their habits also. While the
sexes mingle without restarint, they are re-
hgiously strict. Their soil is fertile, and
The BaSquos are so industrious that they
produce good crops generally, notwith
standing their primitive agriculture. They
are, practically, democrats, the condition
ot all being very nearly equal, as the nobili-
ty, who derived their origin mainly from
the Moors, are very few. They have very
lew towns or villages, their habitalions be-
ing scattered over most OF the heights of
the three Provinces. Politically, they are
divided INTO districts, each ofwhiCh chooses
an Aicaldc, who is both civil aud mill
tary oiiicer. and member of the Junta
meeting annually In some one of the towns
to deliberate upon public affairs The Al
caldes are always men of age aud expert
enCe, and fathers of fam lies The Bas.
ques' rights are protected 10y written consti-
tutlons granted them by ancient Spanish
Kings. They are stanch, even hgOted
Roman Catholics; have great reverence for
priests and monks, and are inclined to sup
erstition. They arc supposed to bc the
last remnant of the old lhcrians, and have
ever preserved an exalted reputation for
courage among their native mountains.
They were the Cantabri of the Romans.
who admired them for their sturdy dcfomsc
of liberty, and are alluded to 10y Horace as
a people very hard TO teach TO bear the
yoke. Centuries later, they fell, in ihc re-
nowned detiles Of Rerccvallcs, upon Char
lemngnc and his army when returning to
France, slew his bravcst palladins, and
compelled him To fly for his life. Euscaldunac
is the name the Basques give themselves,
and their country they call Euscaeria.
The are proudcr even than the Spaniards,
and the mere fact of being born in their
districts secures the privileges of universal
nobility.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
Tho Hasnues

The Basques are in many respects the
most peculiar people dwelling in civiliza-
ton, Of which they really form no part.
For centuries they have undergone very
little change, being scarcely affected by
revolutions or progress Of any kind They
number about 800, 900, 13O, 600 being citi-
zens Of France, but the bulk and the most
distinctive Of them occupying the Basque
Provinces IN Spain Biscay, Gmpuzcoa and
Alava. There Is no record OF their ever
having been subdued Carthaginans, Ro-
mans, GOths Saracens, Frenchmen, OF
Spaniards have never offaced their marked
traits, corrupted the purity Of their race,
or even modified their time-honored Gus
toms. They arc Of medium size. compact
Of frame, singularly vigorous and agile,
having light gray eyes, black hair and com
plexions darker than the Spaniards Sim
pie in manners and character they are
proud and impetuous, determined and fiery
patriots, and merry, social and hOspitable
withal. The women are con- ely and strong,
capable Of, and often doing masculine
work; also notable for yivacity, suppleness
and grace, and wear gay bead dresses over
their vsnsusly braided and twisted lseks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
a smart Man.

jesse Lovely, while out West, was In
search Of a man whom he wished TO see on
a matter Of business. After riding for half
a day and losing the way in. that sparsely
settled country, he drew up his stced in
front Of log cabin A female came to the
door. ''Will YOU be kind enough to tell
me, Miss, where Mr. VIM Humphrey
lives ~ said Jesse. 81 don't know very
blandly replied the young lady, 'but
Squire Roberts, who lives about half n
mile from here, can tell you. ne Is n
CcTY smart man." Jessie rode on I'm the
direction the fair enchantress indicated.
Coming 90 the house, he cried out, "Hellol"
The Squire, with his shirt collar open. HE
spectacles ON top Of his head and his pants
In bis boots, made bis appearance at the
door rs this Squire Roberts 2" inquired
Jesse. 81 are he, said the Squire with
an air Of importance that would have been
more becoming % a king. esquire
Roberts said Jesse, 'cau you tell me
where William Humphreys lives 2" w
kin, said the Squire in a self f-gratulatory
manner that he was able to answer the
question, and proceeded, 'if he are whar
anticipate he are, he are forty miles dis
tant on Peter Creek. Although his resi-
dence arc exclusively adjacent 10 mine,
know nothing Of his whcrefores or his
whichabouts. Jesse waved his hand I'm
polite salutation 70 the Squire and rode on
to find his man az best he could with the
information he had received from the
Squire to whom the blushing maid had di-
rected him as the saysnt Of her section.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
The Ventilation Fisnd,

Ever since fresh air was invented has the
earth been cursed with people who fancied
Themselves appointed 70 ladlo out vast vol
umes, aerial cataracts, chilling torrents of
fresh air 20 nervous, timid delicate people
who don't want a pint Of IT, The veutila-
tion idiot, who has not seen himf Who
has not suffered at his pitiless hands Who
has not lOnged TO kill himl lie haunts the
railway.train, and makes his dwelling in
The church he goes 70 the theatre he in
vadcs your offices he tramples on the
sanctity Of your home; and, wherever he
goes aAd wherever nc comes, he brings with
him blasts from Greenland and theories
from the stormy caves Of HlOlus And he
sweeps down upon you, and your peace,
and your tranquil home like tornado,
and he overwhelms you with fresh air un-
I'll you want TO sufocate. How you do
hate him, the man whose hobby is ysRtila-
hon
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21

II appears from the annual list Of mem
bers Of the Society Of Friends, that the
number Of deaths among that body during
the past year in Great Britain and Ireland.
was 2Sl. There are about ~, 900 members:
the mortality is consequently much below
That Of the population generally, and, again,
the figures show the longevity which pre-
walls amongst the members Of the Society
The infant mortality was very small, only
10 deaths Of children under one year: be-
tween one and FIVE years, eighteen occur
redi between five and twenty years, elev-
en-; between twenty and thirty years, nine
teeeni from thirty 70 forty years, fifteen
aud eleven only between forty and hfty
years.. Above fifty years old 10 sixty. the
deaths were tweniy-fOur; between sixty
and seventy, forty-six; while from seventy
20 eighty--the most fatal period-the deaths
were sixty-five; above eighty and below
ninety the number was fifty-three; while
from ninety 70 one-hundred, there were
Eve deaths
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-02-21
VOL. III.
THE CAVALIERS SONG.

steedl A stesdl OF matchless speed!
sword OF metal keenl
All else TO noble he arts is dross,
All else on earth Is mean,
The neishing of the war-horse proud,
The rolling OF the drum.
The clangor OF the trumpet loud,
Be sounds from heaven that come.
And o. tue laundering press OF knight,
When as their war-cries swell.
May toll from heaven an angel bright
And rouse fiend from hell
Then mount then mount brave gallan,s all
And don your helms amain;
Death's couriers. fame and honor, call
Us to the teld again.
No shrewish tears shall all our eye
When the sword-hilt's in our hand,
Heart whole we'll part, and no whit sigh
For the fsirest OF the land.
Let piping swain and craven wight
Thus weep and pulling cry,
Our business is like men to fight
And like to heroes diel
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-05-25
The Abingdon Homicide.

Gordon W. Rife, Of Rich Valley in
this county, was killed at Abingdon last
Thursday evening by s, A. Jackson, Il
well known former merchant Of that
town. Four shots were fired, every one
of which took effect, and either one Of
two of them were sufficient alone to
have caused death. The parties had
quarrelled some three months ago and
fought. Rife being intoxicated, Jackson
whipped him. Since then il is evident
Jackson was in constant fear Rife would
have revenge, MS when sober he was
easily able TO whip jackson. Last Thurs
dqy evening Jackson had business NJ q G
Depot, and when there Rife soon walked
from the Painters Hotel to where he was,
and placed himself as Jackson supposed
in menacing attitude, when Jackson
fired four balls into him. He lived only
IN hour or so, and he was found to be
marmcd. Rife came from Buchanan
county a few years ago and married \
daughter of Mr.. VIM. II. Hayton, Il
this county. Jackson was bailed to APP
pear before the Grand jury.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-05-25
strictly Confidential.

Should the following Naughty Letter, by
chance meet the eye Of any one, be sure
and keep 1t profound secret (r you can)
whatever you 10, don't show It to your
''family physioian," especially IL you hap
pen to be one Of the unfortunate class they
call "rlch people;"
NEW Madison, Ohio Feb. IA, 1890,
Me8sys Londyur e EVchfcid
AbibNdon. Virginid.,
GENTLEMEN = Enclosed End s5 90 for mn
other ! dozen hoitles Of the Seven Springs
"lron and Alum Mass NV wtfc'e health
IN better this winter than il has been for
wears and ! have epent hundreds Of dol
lars for medicines and physicians bills,
bat the Iron and Alum Mnss" Ia the chcar-
eat remcdy have found, and Inns done tho
most good, consequently ! nm encouraged
to continue its use notwithstanding our
family rhvsioinn enyB II IN for rich peo-
1Ji0 with nothing much tho matter with
them. Well, we are not rich, md | mp-
poec II operates differently On pOor Deo.
pie. Wv wife has hcen m invalid rot wears.
and II getting better DOCTORS will 4 ffcr ~
Send me the Mass. Experience Is better
than logic. Respectfully,
JAMES VI. CARR.
Tho "scvcn Springs Iron and Alum
Mass" " Tor enle hv ]. \. Dickcv 4 Co.,
aud Bunting & Pepper Rristol Tenn
How true II Ia that "doctols will differ "
Dr. W. o Silliman, Of tarcdcrdale, Mia
saws; ~ have found the Seven Springs
Nlas'al that could he desired. the NJ RVS
ULTRA, perfection"
Dr.. Geo, \. Harrison, Of Now York, taysi
~ have found no one single remedy to
yield such satisfactory resulip."
DR.. A Laneap,or ofStormville Miss ;, says
III an Convinced Of the therapeutic value
Of the Iron and Alum Mass"
Dr. W. +. Barr, Of Abingdon, Va. snvs
VI know Of no remedy upon which | can
roly with more ecrtainiy Of satisfactory re-
suite"
We could extend itis lisl into the hun,
drcds from phyeieians who appreciat the
value Of health snd the welfare Of I cir "a.
tlcnis, wore II necessary, but the Seven
springs Mats' speaks for itself VIII revcr
tried.
For sale by J A. p'ctey 8 Co, anJ Of
hr,t clnss druggists.
dh0ogs mention 6svon Springs Haas
Dan, ~, 'so-iy,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1880-05-25
Commencement.

suLLINs coLLEGE--cLosING EXERCISES,
Baccalaureare Sermon, May 30th at | |
A. NJ, by Rev. j. NJ. McTeer.-Sermon
for w. #. Nj. Society of the College, nj
p. NJ, Rev. f, Z. Hoss, Pres't M. w.
College.
Anniversary NJ. V. Literary Society,
and contest for Readers Medal, June l,
8 PM.
Annual Literary Address, June I'd, II
A. M, by Rev. II. II, Parker,
Commencement Exercises proper, in
Guiding Essays by Senior Glass, Conferr-
ing Diplomas, &C., &C., June ID, sP. NJ.
Rev Mr.. Clark, pastor of Goodson
Baptist church, will deliver the Baca-
laureate sermon before the young ladies
of Bristol Female college, on the 3Oth
inst. The closing exercises will en-
brace the following week. The stock
holders will hold their annual meeting
In the college building on Thursday,
June Ord.