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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06
Listen to Your Wife.

The Manchester GrAnD,AN. June s,h. isa says. A.
one Of the
Windows
Looking on the woodland waysl With
clumps OF r~hodOdendroms and great masses
Of May b~lossoms!!! There was an inter
esting group.
IL included one who had been a Cotton
spinner but was now so
~Paralyzedlll
That he could only bear to lie in a reclin-
ing position.
This refers tO my case.
/ was first Attacked twelve years ago
with "LocomOter Ataxy"
a paralytic disease OF nerve hberrArely ever cured
and was for several years barely able TO get
about.
And for the last Five years not able to
attend 10 my business, although
Many things bave been done for me.
Two year. Saot was voted into the
Home for Incurables! Near Manchester.
in May, 1882.
am no Advocate" For anything in
the shape OF patent Medicines?
And made many objections to my dear
wife's constant urging to try Hop Bitters,
but finally 10 pacify her
Consented!l
/ had not quite finished the first bottle
when / felt q change come over me. This
was Saturday, November Sd. On Sunday
morning / felt SO strong ] said to my room
companions, % was sure ! could
walk!
So started across the floor and back.
hardly knew how 10 contain myself. Iwasa ali over
the house. ! nm gaining strength each day. aud eau
walk quite safe without any
"SflCk!'
Or Support.
am now at my own house, and hope soon 10 be abs
10 earn my own living again. / have been a member
OF the Manchester
Royal Exchange"
For nearly thirty years. ard was most heartily con
graduated on going into the room on Thursday last.
Very gratefully yours, IoUN BLACKRURS,
MANCHESTER Eng Dec, o. 1896.
Two ycars later am perfectly well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

Household note: Celery may be
kept n week or longer by rolling it in
brown papc" and thea pinn'ng it up in
a towel, keeping il in rs dark and cool n
place as possible. Before using it, let IL
remain in n pan of cold water for an
hour, and 1t will be quite clear and
cold. If "a prinung-oiicc towel is used,
1T Will be necessary to let it remain in
the pan OF water several weeks, and
then threw it away. - PhHndelyhia Press
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06
SAILING.

A sunlit bay
The distance gray
Bodies stormy weather;
A fishing boat
And VIC ahoat,
Alone together.
a laugh so swoot
A foot so neat,
And she discreetly
SO grave and shy
That by and by
I'm lost completely.
Tho line won't GO
Her head bent low,
A golden glory;
Her hand o a mine
A touch divine
Tho old, old story.
stil worse the knot
Tho line forgot
"A happy lover,
The sky grows rcd.
And overhead
The sea-birds hover.
The sunlight fades
To oyo's dim shades,
The day is ended;
Who needs the hour
When bcnuty's power
With love is blendedl
Long years have gone;
We still sail on
Through life together;
And side by side,
Till death divide,
AL storms wen weather.
The shadows gray
OFT cross the way
To life Immortal;
Each grows more dear
AS we draw near
The golden portal.
San Francisco Nous Letter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

An English traveller proposed 10
make walking tour in the ncighborhood
of Vichy. Upon inquiry he found that the
only food he could expect TO find at the
village inns was a potage made of cab.
bage, "A few slic'S of bread, an onion or
two and a piece of lard. This was the
habitnal food of the peasants, and there
was nothing else 20 lee mad except black
bread. The intended journey was not
taken,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

In England the Government stamp
on patent medicine bottles causes many
ignorant people to believe that there is
an intention to guarantee the excellence
or efficacy of the compound. For the
future. therefore, the stamps useI for
the purpose will bear the words: This
stamp implies no Government guaran-
tan -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06
Life In tho Paris Sewers

is possible, for a short time, 70 the robust,
but the majority Of refined persons would
prefer immediate death to existence in
their reeking atmosphere. How much
more revolving 20 be in ones self a iiUin1
Sel1er. But this is actually the case with
those In whom the inactivity of the liver
drives the refuse matter Of the body to
escape through the lungs, breath, the
pores, kidneys and bladder IL Is aston.
ishing that life remains in such a dwelling.
DR.. Pierce's "Golden Medical DiscoveryD
restores normal purity to the system and
renews tine whole being.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06
Prosecute the s,rina,ers -,

II when you call for Hop Bitters the druggist hands
out anything Int Mp BttsTSf with green cluster
OF Hops on white label. shun that druggist a. you
would n viper; and n ne has taken your money FOR y
bogus stun, indict him for the fraud aud sue him for
damages for tho ewindle. and we will reward YOU
literally for the conviction.
see Z. s. Court injunction against c. u. Warner
lteadlng, Mich. AID all his statesmen and agents.
Druggists, aud other imltAtOrs. take warning.
HOP BITTERS MFG co.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

The Johnstown (Pa.) Sentinel saws
IL. A. Osborn, of State Line, shot "a
wild goose with n revolver II few DAYS
ago that measured five feet two inches
from tip to tip" Some people would
call a revolver OF that size a cannon.
NorriStOUH HerdId.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

Gentlemen living in flats will be
surprised TO learn that ''to be a house.
keeper IA tenant must occupy the whole
of the house. What would become of
us if there were no laws to tell us
thingsp LouisyiHe Couyicr-JoUrnal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

RAIL went out with bis mamma one
morning 90 see g. plant which had been re-
Gently set in the ground, and which was
dropping. Mamma" said he, "you think
the little plant Is wilted, but n isn't: 10
hasn't walked up yet."-dtbony Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

THEY stay that Bjornsteu, the tjrnof
will make q trip through this COUNTRY
this fall Chicago Tribune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

BALL is a curious game. SO soon
as a player gets out he ia obliged TO come
in.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06
Throw AwaY Trusses

and employ the radical, new method,
guaranteed to permanently cure the worst
cases of rupture. Send two letter stamps
for references, pamphlet and terms.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
GG3 Main Street, Buffalo. n. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

A YOUNG lady gave as "A reason for no
marrying a man, that he didn't suffer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

PtRRsTOOTHACHE DRoPs oureinl minute 5c.
Glcnn's sulphur snap heals and beauties. nc.
GERNAN CORN EMOvE kills COrus = Bunious.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. "6c
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

A DENTIST advertises "Teeth inserted
without pain" This shows one marked
difference between n dentist and a dog
". j. Graphite.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

THERE was a brief but heated contest be-
tween q Burlington woman md n book
agent the other day. The book agent used
explosives and the woman used hot water.
-BUyifHgfOH va Free Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

AK authority ON such matters says that
p woman may take a mans hand, but
must not shake g. n she must shake
something she can shake tho man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

IT Is school again these days. The same
thing may also be said Of the nights.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

WHAT is the worst thing about richest"
asked the Sunday school Superintendent,
And the new boy said: mot having any"
Boston Post.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

Listen 20 your Wife" says "a medical
advertisement What. terrible remedies
they do get nowadays -BOstOn Tran
FCriBL
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

Why rs a ialoon voyager greatly 60 be
enviedI Because he rises rapidly in the
world, and has most excellent prospects.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

No oNE ever hears any complaint OF a
misht whom am old house tries on n coat Of
paint hicOQO Mail.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

How TO become practically acquainted
with the 'Rule of Three"-Lfve with your
wife, mott r and mother-in-law
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

THE best way 20 keep hawks from chick
ems is 20 eat the chickens H0cOH I,ic-
graph.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

Her face so fair, rs flesh il seemed not.
But heavenly portrait OF bright ANGELS hue.
clear as the sky, without u blame or blot.
through goSdly mixture OF compilations
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

n promising young man. Tailor-Yes, I've
always oun him that Ochcster Er-
DTfRg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

And In her checks The vcrmoil red did show. ="
This Is the poets description of IA woman
whose physical system was i'm IA perfectly
sound and healthy state, with every func-
ton acting properly, and is the enviabIe
condition OF its fair patrons produced by
Or. Pierce's SFuvOrito Prescription"
Any druggist.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

a rERuIBLE scrape-a Gvo-cent shave
UgJifYrd JyUpl0f.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

TuE scientific name for a dentist is o.
D0u't-ologist.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

ALAS Tor the lass that rs giycn to iassi-
tude-heHtpCkY sue JoVrH1l.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

NO ~ con surpass q leaf mute iu ex-
pressing silent contempt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

How TO make a slipper case-First eaten
your boy ond then
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06
Siumna up.

Shutting Up.
For all forms Of nasal
catarrh where there IL
dryness o. the afr pas.
sage with what is com.
called stuning
Mp, Cream Balm
gives Immediate RELIEF.
Its benefit to me has
been priceless. A. g.
CHASE, ~. D.. Mil.
wood, Kan.
Being a sufferer from
chronic catarrh, and
having derived great
bencht from the use OF
Ely's Cream Balm can
highly
u FRASKEy, Druggi,t.
%sigourney Iowa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1885-11-06

hasn't walked up yet."-Aibany Journal
IT Is school again these days. The same
thing may also be said Of the nights.
THE best way TO keep hawks from chick
ems is 90 eat the chiCkous.-H0cpH Icic-
graph.
No oNE ever hears any complaint Of a
misnt whom an old house tries on n coat Of
paint hicogo Mail.
BANKFR-Now there's that SnuTcn-he's
n promising young man. Tailor-Yes, I've
always found him tbat.-ACchcster El-
press.
a TERRIBLE scrape-a fvo-cont shave.-
H0JifDrd JyVrH0i.
TE scientific name for a dentist is o.
DOu't-ologist
How TO make a slipper case-First eaten
your boy ond hen
so ovg can surpass q deaf mute iu ex-
pressing silent contempt.
Alas for the lass that Is given to lassi-
tude.- heHtWCkY sue JgUruui
THERE was q brief but heated contest be.
tween q Burlington woman and a book
AGENT the other day. The book agent used
explosives and the woman used hot water.
-BtyiiHgt0H va Free Press.
AK authority ON such matters says that
p woman mas take n mans hand, but
must not shake &C. n she must shake
something she can shake tho man.
"LrsTEv 60 your Wife" says "a medical
advertisement. What terrible remedies
they do get nowadays -BOstOH Tran
script
O TO become practically acquainted
with the ''Bule OF ~Three"-Lfve with your
wife, mott r and mother-in-law,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-08-07
PLATFORM
OF THE
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

We present below the text of the plat
form of the Democratic Party of Virginia.
It's claims on the considera' ion of citizens
of Virginia should be carefully read. 1t
is additionally entitled to careful consider
alton for its temperate, conservative tone,
and from the fact that it is the utterapce
of political organization that has shown
that it has a majority in the State. and
the power and intelligence to manage its
affairs: i,se ei .-4srag ~oa
The Democratic party of Virginia, in Con-
vention assembled congratulates the people
that they have at last triumphed over all the
agencies of corrupt power, and upon the
the peace. security, and goodwill that have
speedily followed in the train of their victo-
ries. Again invoking the popular verdict on
its behalf we point with pride and confidence
to record of pledges faithfully performed,
and to the guarantees of good government
which it offers .,
ar4t -~ae TAXATION
We pledged our opposition to any increase
of taxes, whether directly or indirectly, in
the Convention of 1885, and, invested by the
people with legislative powers. have redeemed
this pledged and faithfully administered all
trusts confded to us.
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
The Democratic party heretofore pledged
as final its acceptance of the settlement of the
public debt known as the ''Riddleberger bill,
which had then been declared constitutional
by the courts, State and Federal, and its OPP
position to all further agitation of the ques-
ton or any disturbance of that settlement
by repeal or otherwise. This pledge was OBJ
served with scrupulous fidelity on the part OF
our representatives by the enactment of all
needful and proper measures of legislation
and the State of Virginia would have been
forever freed from the harassing demands of
the public creditors but for the sudden and
inequitable reversion of its own decision by
Republican court, rendering still further leg
islation necessary for the protection of the
State. To such further legislation, and as q
part thereof, to the protection and indemnif-
cation of the revenue officers of the State for
all official acts done in obedience to it's laws
the Democratic party pledges itself We ap-
peal to the people to refuse wholly to pay any
tax in coupons and thus at once, by their
own united patriotism and sovereign will, to
rid the Commonwealth of this long and bane-
full controversy.
The question of the State debt has ceased to
be one of dollars and cents. It has become
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-08-07

DISABLED SOLDIERS.
In providing wisely for the instruction of
it's citizens and generously for the afflicted in
mind and body, the Commonwealth should
respect the sacred duty which it owes to Its
needy Confederate soldiers, disabled by
wounds or disease. This only hitherto initiated
and observed by successive Democratic Legls-
latures, should be followed up by some more
adequate provision than has yet been made.
All proper aid should be given these disabled
veterans who are without the governmental
support which they freely vote to accord their
former foes. and who in the course of nature
must ere many years have passed cease to
tread the soil of Virginia, which is forever
consecrated by their dauntless valor and devo-
ton.
RESPECTING SALE OF ARDENT SPIRITS.
Reafirming the traditional opposition OF
the Democratic party to all sumptuary laws or
laws unduly interfering with individual hber-
ty, we recommend to the General Assembly to
pass such laws as will permit each county or
district, at special election held for the pur-
pose, under proper regulations, for ascertain.
ing the popular will, to determine for itself
whether the sale of spirituous liquors shall be
legally permitted within its limits.
OYSTERS.
We favor such amendment of the existing
oyster laws as will reconcile conflicting inter-
ests, and to that end suggest convention to
be composed of representative men from the
counties interested, who will recommend to
the General Assembly such legislation upon
the subject as may be proper.
ELECTIONS.
We favor such changes in existing laws as
may be necessary to relieve the people OF the
Commonwealth as far as possible OF the Dur
den of too frequent elections, but are unalter-
ably opposed to mixing State with Federal
elections, whereby such interference as has
been experienced in the past under an ill-ad-
vised or corrupt Administration might be pos
sible.
PUBLIC PATRONAGE.
In the distribution of public patronage with
in the State we favor equality among all Sec
tions, whereby those sections without Demo-
cratic representation may have just and
equal share of such patronage, and we recon-
mend to the members of the General Assem-
bly, and all representatives of the Democratic
party to duly consider this subject and to
provide some mode by which the desired re-
suit may be obtained.
FREE AND CONVICT LABOR.
Public policy requires that convict labor
should not be brought in competition with free
labor 1t is due to the honest mechanics and
workingmen of the country that convict labor
be employed on county roads and internal i'm
provements, or otherwise in ways not conflict
ing with the full wages of honest laboring- men,
and we advocate legislation that will carefully
guard against such conflict. Government
contracts should be performed only by free
labor, and we favor the passage of laws that
shall require it to be deemed condition in all
@ho hot at
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-08-07

one of State sovereignty. The question -
whether the State of Virginia shall be ar
raigned before the Federal courts controlled
by Republican judges, adjudicating upon the
sovereign rights of the State in the interest of
the bondholders, in defiance of one of the
plainest provisions of the Federal Constitution.
We appeal upon this question to all men, If
respective of party, and invite them to unite
with us in defending the imperilled rights of
the Commonwealth.
FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION.
We pledged the Democratic party, as the
founder and organizer of the public school
system and as the originator of every legisla-
tive act which secured its efficiency in our
State, to its continued support until every
child in the Commonwealth, of whatever race
or color, might secure the benefits of free
education.
We renew this pledge and avouch the fact
that within the last two years, under Demo-
cratic legislation, 1926, 600 of arrearages to
school funds have been paid, besides all regu-
lar appropriations; female normal school es-
tablished at FarmviEe, and liberal annuities
granted to our other institutions of learning.
It is the cherished purpose of the Democrat
ic party to labor in this sacred work of public
enlightenment until country and town shall
alike enjoy the full advantages of free educa-
ton.
Re this end we favor the furnishing of free
books to the pupils of the free schools, and an
appropriation for the benefit of the common
school system from the surplus revenues of the
Federal Government by what is known as the
Blair bill or a better measure.
REFORM IN THE REVENUE LAWS
We recommend such changes in our State
revenue laws as will require speedy settlements
by the collecting officers of the Commonwealth,
to the end that accumulation of large amounts
in their hands and consequent danger of loss
may be avoided.
.if RAILROADS.
The railroads of the State are in the nature
of public highways, and should be operated
not alone for purposes of private gain, but for
the interest and convenience of the people as
well, and it is the duty of the Legislature to
supervise the operations of such railroads and
to prevent any unjust or discriminating charges
on the one hand and allow fair and reasona-
BILE profit on the other
All reasonable facilities should he granted
for the construction of new railroads. but no
privileges should be granted to such new roads
or to existing corporations which may interfere
with the growth of Virginia cities or deprive
them of trade to which their position entities
them.
The foundation under Democratic legisla-
ton of new asylum for the helpless lunatics
of the State, the completion of another, and
the efficiency and economy with which all the
asylums of the State have been administered,
command our appreciation These establish
lishments should continue to receive the same
liberal support and such further appropria-
tons and attention as may be needed to bring
them up to the highest standards known
among civilized nations .a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-04-02

he had kept her secret, for Mrs. Cope
land treated her in the usual manner.
Norman was great favorite in the
town. A number of parties were given
in his honor, and soon he was involved
in constant round of gayety.
Never had Flossie's work been so dis
tasteful to her as it now was. The days
seemed as ii they would never drag
their weary length along, and kertears
often mingled with the dainty dishes
which she concocted to please Norman's
fastidious appetite.
One night there is to be a grand ball
at the home of one of the leaders of
fashion, and, of course, the Copelands
are invited.
At the proper time Norman starts for
the ballroom with his parents. but; on
the plea of having forgotten something,
returns to the house.
Going straight to the kitchen, he
finds Floss;e seated on low chair, par
ing apples. AS her back is turned to
the door, she does not observe his quiet
entrance. Walking stealthily up be-
eyes and cries, who is it?"
II should say it was Mr.. Norman
Ellington" answers Flossie, as he
takes away his hands, and seats him
self beside her.
"Why didn't you go to the ball ?" she
demands.
Because 1 would rather stay with
you"
well, then, make yourself useful as
well as ornamental" at the same time
giving him knife and an apple.
"Why didn't you ever answer my let
ter?" he asked, after silence of several
minutes.
Because l never received any to an
swer"
"That is strange. I most certainly
wrote"
IF you did write, the letter must
have been lost.
did you think had forgotten you?"
asked Norman. mo, indeed, Flossie;
1 couldn't do that, for, you see, L love
you"
And then, before she was aware of it,
Flossie found her head lying on Nor
mans breast and his arms encircling
her, while he showered passionate
kisses upon lips, cheek, and brow.
Il loved you all the time, Flossie,
but when came home and found you
here, thought / would wait and see
fyou had independence enough to go on
with your chosen work in spite of what
any one might think or say. / find
that you have, and Pm glad of it,!
Darling, 1 love you SO dearly! Can't
you love me just little?
Il do love you now" whispered his
pretty prisoner, lifting shy, blushing
face to his.
In the morning the whole story was
told to Mrs. Copeland. Though
greatly surprised, and at first displeas-
ed, she soon became reconciled. The
next day Norman accompanied Flossie
home, and obtained her fathers con-
sent to their speedy union. So a month
later, when Ida returned, Flossie
Templeton became Mrs. Norman Erl-
inQton.