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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
An Old Mode OF Detecting Rabies,

To enable person who had been
bitten bV dog TO ascertain whether or
not the animal was rabid, the Universal
Magazine, London monthly publica-
ton. in its issue of November. 1853,
published the following, which is ac-
credited to THE Memoirs of the Royal
Academy of Sciences at Paris
when person hath been bitten bv
dog that Is apprehended To be mad 1t
commonly happens that the dog is
killed before one is assured of his con-
dition, and the person bitten continues
In cruel uncertainty. Mr.. Petit, the
surgeon, hath an eXpedient for putting
an end TO this uneasiness. He rubs the
throat, the teeth, and the gums of the
dead dog with a piece of meat that hath
been dressed, taking care that there be
no blood to stain it, and then offers it TO
living dog. If he refuses it with cry
ing and bowling the dead dog was GER
tainly mad, but if the victuals have
been well received and eaten there is
nothing to fear
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
COIOring Butter.

We are asked by correspondent, il
we do not think that coloring butter is
an Authorization and fraud In re.
ply we would say that we see no harm
III coloring butter, if the coloring matter
is harmless. The consumer wishes it
colored. White butter does not sell for
the best price, simply because it does
not please the eye, and does not taste
as well as butter with n golden tint.
The eye influences the palate, and
whatever pleases the eve will please
the palate to greater degree than if
the ego is not pleased. Coloring the
butter it is true, makes it bring
n better price, but does not virtually
make better butter. Set two
,bntters side by side, ere white and
the other yellow. Say TO the customer
that both were made at The same time
and by the same maker. but that one
Is colored and the other not Though
the price OF the colored article NAV be
the highest, in the grea. majority OF
cases, the cOlOred article will be pre-
tcrred. There really does not seem to
be much room TO charge fraud under
such circumstances. Not any more
than there would be il we fed lie COW
with the purpose Of cOloring the butter
In view There is no objection 90 any.
body having whatever they like, and
the great majority of people must know
that butter is sometimes colored Asto
the character Of the coloring matter.
there is much to be said Some of il il
as bad n it can be, and never should
be used. But there are harmless prep
arations and we see no objection 10
using them. - Western Rural.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
The Wrong Shoe.

"Here, mister, you've dropped your
cvershoer shouted a gentleman in
Mission street car the other day, as an
old man got out at crossing and hoisted
his umbrella.
The old party didn't appear to hear.
30 the kind-hearted passenger seized a
number twelve gum boot that lay on the
floor and hurled it after the obliyious
party, his property taking him square in
the back Of the neck as the car rolled
away.
The passengers were all astonished
Mt the shoe-loser's irritation, for he
shook his fist angrily after the car, and
walked off without picking up his rub
Der. Everybody roared, especially the
shoe-thrower, until a little boy stopped
eating peanuts and said to him
81 guess you dropped that shoe your
self, mister; you've got only one on. +"
And the explosion nearly Jared the
car of the track as the benevolent gen
tleman climbed out to catch the next
car back San Francisco Post
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
Weighing Milk.

One OF the matters that claim. or
should do so thcattentiOn that lies i'm his
power of the owner of factory il to
use every preCaution i'm the weighing
and giving credit for the milk. BythiS
IT IS not implied that the factoryman is
more than usually needless, but i'm the
oft doing of thing like weighing milk,
one becomes far too self confident. and
mistakes occur. II caution is used
every time, it becomes a check against
errors, and is i'm the direction of
good friendship and understanding.
some factOrymen have their patrons
carry passbOok i'm which every weight
OF milk Is entered the same as upon the
factory book. Where the patron does not
know the every weight Of his milk. and
gueSses that his COWS give about 50
much, he is thus provided with a check
IN expecting that the COWS are giving
more than they actually are II e
quite ~ important that the weights Of
themselves be correct, rs that skill il
used In accurate figuring. The scales
should be known 10 be- accurate. and then
kept so by p standard" hftv-poupd
iron block. When milk is sold tho
patron only cares for the milk up 10 the
time that the weight is called. but i'm the
cooperative plan the weighing Of the
milk is only the first Of the series OF
weighing, which only ends when the
churn is az last weighed upon tho buy
ers scales, and each weight is important
u The dairyman at his warehouse Good
weights. accuracy and continuous
watching to guard against error and
mistakes Is n caution the dairyman has
a right to expect Of the man who stands
behind the scales. and in asking IL asks
for no more than is his right to expect
and just duo ~ receive Werciqn4
Herdid.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
A bold and remnrkablo attemnt =

"A bold and remarkable attempt at
robbery was recently made Mt the Santa
Cruz Church, Mexico. Some people went
to the priest and told him that they
wanted 10 bury relative at four o'clock
in the morning, before early mass, no
unusual custom in that city. and asked
permission to leave the body in the
church over night. This was granted.
After midnight the sacrstan's dogs set
up terrific barking, and that indivd-
ual going into the church saw form
Jump from the altar of an image Call
ing the aid of several men search was
made, when it was discovered that the
valuable jewelry that decorated several
saints was missing On examining the
coffin living thief was discovered to
be its occupant, along with the missing
Jewels
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
PAPILLON
TO WHOM IT MAY coNcERNt


i have been troubled with Eczema Of the worst
form. the past two years have consulted some az
our best physicians who have made this disease, a
specially, but found no relief until about one
through the recommendation Of friend. i was per.
snaded TO try Fapilon skin Cure; the relief received
was like charm for IL gave relief when every thing
else failed, and now am about well think Papiuon
skin Cure one Of tic blessings OF the age.
j. A. CRAwFoRp, TUS Agent, 2s S. Water ST
Chicago Ills, Aug l. 1871
Capt Crawford had been treated at the Hoe Springs
Tor his afniction. He Informed US: 81 vonId give
more for fifteen drops Of Papon Skin Cure tkaa for
the whole OF the Hot Springs"
Papillon Skin Cure Is one of the most remarksbf,.
remedies for diseases Of the skin and cutaneous
tenn 1t Is the only remedy that has been found that
will cure that annoying disease known as the Prairie
Mango; IL cures the disease in few days For n cut
or bruise burn scRd nothing "a quick TO stop the
bleeding, remove Inflammation and relieve the pain
II VIII cure FELoN, CARBUNCLK, Foil PINr1rs.
RASH, and for blind, bleeding itching PILES. tn
remedy Is the most positive cure discovered s.
raw sore or ulcer bandaged with Papillon Ssu Cure
VIII be relieved OF pain and commence 10 heal ~ Oucs
Sold by all druggists.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
A YOUTHFUL EDITOR:

History OF the Hardest struggle OF His Life
-of Deep Interest to all Professions
woRcEsTKE Mass. March u iss<
Or. Ddrtd Kennedy. Rondouf, N r.:
DEAR sIR-My son. I'D Of fifteen. editor Of the
-Go-Ahead" amateur tovrnsl. Of this city. has been
different times severely. and apparently hope
bessly. afnieted with Salt Rheum. when very small
child his body almost entirely covered with this
toathsome eruption. IL mostly passed avey. b0~eves
after the teething period. and he not serf0os,-
troubled with IL again until about year ago. vfs
the Salt Rheum nrst appeared on hts hands between
hls fingers. then on his limbs. then his frcc
aud head I'm one solid mass. His condition was
terrible. The rash resembled ivy poisoning and
at nrst faneied e. might be something not 50 bad
A. his old troubles, but the physician pronounced II
Salt lhsQi, and made every effort. without avail to
cure ~. We tried preparation widely s1vsrtteed
aspecinc for sk diseases but n made about a. much
done. You can updsys the situation when say
Al this point, through the advice OF Mr.. J. w
Bacon. whose daughter had been cured OF salt
Rhsnm BY e. tried KENNEDr,s FAVOR
thing ~ as The skin began to- heal At once, and to-
day the evidences of the disease have wholly disap
peared. How thankful We are, Dear Doctor. leave
you TO lmaEpe. Yours.
No. IL Terri Street. J. W. BATCHELDER-
The experience Of years and the Testimony 81 thou
NORITG REMEDY to be she most successful medi-
cine for organic ano blood diseases eYsa- discovered,
Prepared solely by DR. David Kennedy stefan and
surgeon. Rondout n. 4.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
prR,tc LANDS.


The strength OF the Republic Is increased
by the multiplication OF land-holders. our
laws shocld look 20 the judicious encourage
mcnt OF actual settlers on the public domain.
which should hcnccforth be held as n sacred
trust for the benefit Of those seeking homes.
The tendency to consolidate large tracts OF
land In the ownership OF individuals or cor.
Poratlons should, with proper regard 10 vested
rights. be DISCOURAGED. One hundred thou.
sand acres OF land Ina the hands of one man Is
far less profitable TO the nation in ovpry way
than when its ownership Is divided among
largo tracts OF the national domain TO be con.
Solidated and controlled by the few against
the many IS enhanced when the persons con
public land should be disposed of only Ia
nctual settlers. and 20 those who arc citizens
OF the Hepubiic. or willing TO become SO.
ouR SHIPPING INTERESTS.
Among our national Interests one Ian.
guishcs-the foreign carrying trade. IL was
very seriously crippled IN our ciyi war. and
another blow was given To II in the general
SUBSTITUTION OF steam for sail I'm ocean traffic.
with frontage on the two great oceans
WIN a freightagc larger than that of any
restore our noyiyation 20
mas hitherto refused IL help. A small share OF
the cncouragcmcnt given by tho Government
70 railroads and manufactures. and small
shnrc OF the capital and the zeal given by
our citizens TO those enterprises would have
Cnr rl, our ships TO every sea and To every
OF the burdens upon our navigation and
inspires hope that this great interest may nt
H.
efforts i'm this direction should receive encour-
ngemcnt.
sACREDNESs or THE BALLOT.
This survey of this condition az n nation re-
minds ms that material prosperity is but a
mockery III II does not tend to preserve tho
nberties OF the people "A free ballot Is the
safeguard of republican institutions without
which no national welfare Is assured. A pop.
ular election, honestly conducted, emoOdies
the very majesty of true government Ten
millions OF voters desire To take part in the
pending contest. The safety of the republic
rests upon the integrity OF the ballot, upon the
security OF suffrage to- the citizen. To de-
post fraudulent vote Is no worse a crime
against constitutional liberty than To obstruct
the deposit OF an honest vote. He who cor.
rnpts suffrage strikes at the very root of free
government. He Is the arch-cnemy of the re-
pubic. He forgets that in trampling upon
tne rights of Others he fatally imporils his
own rights. at is good land which the Lord
our God doth give us" hut we can maintain
our our heritage only 10y guarding with vigilance
Ine source OF popular power. ! am, with great
respect, your obedicnt servant,
JAMES G.. BLAIsE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
Company Shop..

Mr.. M. NJ. Shoffner, Postmaster and Jus.
tice of the Peace, Company Shops, Ala
nance Co., N. c., writes, he has used st.
Jacobs Oil for rheumatism, cuts, swelled
ankles and knees, pains in the back and
sore-throat. One or two applications i'm
each case has always cured, and he be.
lieves the Great German Remedy is the
best In the world. Z" AS long as can get
it," he adds, " never intend to be with.
out itv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

The man who finds fun in pointing
pistols always selects some one else TO
point IL at. II he would just stand be-
fore a looking glass and point the pis-
tol AZ himself he would experience every
bit Of the fun there is i'm the situation. -
Nslns
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

"A Brooklyn policeman has laid
himself liable to discharge. He kept
awake all of one night and discovered
that lot of men and boys were using
the city reservoir for a bath tub. His
discovery, it is alleged, accounts for the
peculiarly in the taste of the drinking
water Of that city. 49, FecE's Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

There is but one best color for butter,
and that that is Wells, Richardson 81 Co. %
Improved Butter Color, no candid investi.
gator doubts. 1t is the best butter color
IN the world; Is free from sediment or inn
purify. always ready for instantuse, and it
imparts TO butter that rich dandelion vel
low, without tiuge of red, which is the
acme OF desirabilitv in any butter color.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

"A Mormon missionary, who was
arrested Mt Vienna some time AGO. was
sentenced TO "A months Imprisonment.
lie tried to propagate tie Mormon faith,
and baptized man and woman in the
Danube canal in such cold weather that
the man took to flight and the woman
tainted
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
BLAINE'S LETTER.
Formally Accepting the Republican
Nomination
For the Preside cy Of the Quilted states.

Seview ofthe Questions Involved Ia tho
Co"iesi The Development az American
i"dostrics Relations aud Int~rd-pcn-
denee OF Capital aud Labor we Have no
Ca".c or Desire 60 War with any Power.
and mo- Nation Cares al Tackle Our own
Glorious Republic Tho Republican
Standard Bearer Relieves I'm the Bright
ways or Peace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

It is said that by the following sim
pie method almost instant relief Of
earache is Afforded Put five drops Of
chloroform on little cotton or wool
in the bowl Of o clay pipe, then blow
the vapor through the stem into the
aching ear.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

Some time ago Richard A. Proctor
cast his optics far into the future and
said; THE time will come when men
Will be able TO fy." Richard hit the
nail square on the head. just look Mt
the bank officials and trusted clerks
that are flying to Europe and Canada. -
Peck's SIM.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
Regulars.

One OF the strongest proofs of the value
eases of the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels. ia
the fact that 1t is used aud prescribed bv
regular" physicians. Philip G.. BaIlou.
M; d., Of Monkton, VT, says: "Take IL
al In ALL 1t is the most successful remedy
i have ever used.O
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

"A dispatch from London states that
the committee engaged in the revision
OF the Old Testament have finished
their labor. After its submission to n
convocation of The divines the Tesla
ment will be issued to the public.
Twelve out of the original twenty
seven members of the committee have
died since thework of revision began.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

JOHN A: SMITH, the largest merchant in
Gainesville, Ga, says: 81 suffered for
years from the combined effects of Fry
sipelas and Eczema. l continued to grow
worse under medical treatment and by
taking medicine containing Potash. S. s..
8: cured me thoroughly and absolutely.
My appetite. strength and flesh returned
as was cured with it,"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

The baseball mania in North Car
DINA israpidly reaching fever heat In
the town OF Henderson the stores close
and all business is suspended on the
days when a game is being played. The
Mayor of the town is a member of the
local club, and takes rs much interest
In its success a. any other boy CHICAGO
Times SV
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

MANY ladies who for years had scarcely
ever enjoyed the luxury of feeling well
nave been so renovated by the use of lydia
flnkham's Vegetable Compound that they
have triumphed over the ills flesh is said
TO be heir to, and life has been crowned
with added charms and fresher beauty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

Mr. Dwight l.. Moody, the Amer
lean evangelist, has sailed for New
York. In nm interview with reporter
of the Pail Mall gazette, prior to his de
parture from London. MIR. Moody
stated that he believed London was not
the most religious city in the world.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

The contents of a Mott street tene-
ment room, New York City, as invento-
ried 10y n policeman were A drunken
father; still more drunken mother;
two empty whisky bottles; two equally
empty children crying and moaning;
and neatly framed monogram with TIE
legend, God Bless Our Home. ~ Y
MUs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

No statue which the rich man NAV
ostentatiously placei in his parlor win
dow IS At al TO be- compared TO the ill.,.
tie eXpectant faces pressed against the
window-panes Of the poor mans homo.
waiting for papa 10 return from his
daily toll. - Chicaqo Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

1t is now believed that none of the
germs of an epidemic can cross an
ocean with the wind, but that all forms
OF life contained in it must soon reach
the water and die. The cholera must
make its sea voyages by ship Chicago
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

"A prosaic correspondent of the In
d annapolis Journal thus expresses him
self: Poets are queer folk, and have
had their own way long enough. They
say things in rhyme which, If said by
other folks in prose, would land them
in the penitentiary before Saturday
NIGHT. -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

Gen Norton Is in London making
preliminary arrangements for an Amer.
lean exhibition there ia 1886. n win in
ciude American products and man
ufactures, practically DISPLAYING all tbe
processes which are Of American ipven.
ton. ~ J. TriJunc. 80 ""
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

10 -Do IL Yourself. With Diamond DYES
any Iady can get as good results as the
best practical dyer. Every dive warranted
true to name and sample. 10c. at drug
gists; Wells, Richardson s. Co., Burling-
ton. VT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

"FIvE thousand molecules can ait com.
fortably on the point of PIN" Herein
the molecule differs materially from man.
-NorriSto,0n Herald.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

THE professional thief is the only man
who believes in doing everything exclu-
siVsly upon his own hook.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

Dear George said the youpc
WE. tenderly. as she strokcd her Inns,
band 3 irving bang; "shall ! sing Soma
Day.. yes, dear, replied ito
heartless wretch; some dav Nlicp f,o
away from home. --SomerUjBe y,.lrooI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
GIenn's sulphur Soap

WHAT the sewing-machine said whom n
skipped the stitch-Sew long = The Judge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

CAN you speak OF young lady as being
brow beaten when she has her hair banged I
Huntington Free Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
Tho Best for Rut,cr

-, AN anxious inquirer asks: where 10
the best place for saltwater bathingD In
the saltwater, dear friend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

THIS is a suggestion OF spring. said
She rat. as the trap closed upon him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

MADAME" said gentleman, Offering
rose to lady, "allow me to present you
to one of your sisters"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
HoPEs TO az CUREp,

''Mr. Brooks near Albany wac no peessly AFFLICTED
with Cancer 10 had eaten through hts nose into hts
mouth and throat The time Of his death was only
question offs very short time He prcvrd for death.
hls suffering was SO great. s. s. s. has lad wonder
Ini enect on him. HIS impro vement Is so great that
we al reel sure OF his being perf city cured IA time.
w. II. GILBERT. Albany Ga.
Our Treatise Blood and Skin DlSsascs mac,t free
10 applicants.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawers Atlanta, Ca. 4,
Chestnut St
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

Removes pimples from the face of hunani.
". HIPS Hair and Whisker DYE, SOC.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25
20 Years!
CANCER FOR INVENTIVE

twenty years suffered from Cancer on my
neck. Patent Potash and Mercury Mixtures fed In
stead OF curing he Cancer lost the of
and the upper part OF my body Ny general health Wa
broken down, and my life was despaTed Of s. <. 8
cured me sound and well. This new lease of life q
gave To me can not be measured by any monetary
value / owe my life and the support Of my family 10,
Swifts Specific ". r. robson. Dayisboro, Ga.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

The exclusive feeding Of clover 10
rows gives hard cheese and soft butter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

IF aniicted with Sore Eyes. use Dr.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell II Sbo-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

az. oA.ssrs :, might mig b termed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

FoR q cold In the head, there Is nothing
so good a. Piso's Remedy for Catsrrh.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-25

inc people Of tho United states. though
oiHh urged ana tempted. have never seriously
contemplated the recognition Of any other
money ihdn gold or siIvcr-and currency
'. .fiy convertible into them They have
n. ''uo -, they VIII NOT do s0. under any
'aily lete pressing than that Of dee
20 var. Iho one special requisite for tho
.l' ION on our WOuc'grF eretom is the
Niug Of the relative vaIres al euy,r e,5d
ZOO. lhc large use ~ silver 8s the money az
recount en- ~ AFatic D1t.O one. taken fn com
."i. "i'h ihc increasing commerce Of tho
worIl. gives The ". lghtle.t reason Tor an IT,
'ihfInhnI ~ cement Zoo The promises Our
b'tt' hmc Z sIpuid not cease 20 urge eos.
email he reached and CgtahIisucn.-a afauta..i
lhtI slall enable the United States 20 use tho
sllger from ne mines ne an auxiliary % gold ia
change.