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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26

Mfrs. Sartoris (Nollle Grant, il liv-
my at South hcnsingtou. London.
General Grants memoirs have becn
Issued In the celebrated Tauchnitz odi-
ton of Leipzig
There are two clergNmen i'm Con-
grcss. MCSSrs. Owen, of Indiana, and
Anderson, of Kansas
-Bibb. Gagg. Dodd and Rigg are
monosyllabic names of four lawyers in
Gage County. Nebraska.
"A Southern critic hkens certain
literary lady's sonnots TO "tho Silyery
tcNturc of n oobwob endowed with the
durability Of n pearl
George Parsons Lathrop says John
Boyle O'Roilly was born physically in
Ireland, intellectually in Australia aud
POLITICALLY in Boston.
Nellie Gould the only daughter of
Jay Gould, joined the West Presbv.
tcrian Church Ia Now York reccntly.
Nv Gould was prcsont at the service =
~ J SHu
Whom Congressman ,tctd. of
MRinc--pow one of the leaders IN Con-
grcss-livcd IN California he was ue-
svrihed as "mbbcrly, rod-headed
SchoOl.tcacher from Maine ~ Chicdg0
Jo'OWai
Mr. Mmlrce, the father OF Charles
Eghcrt CraddoCk the novelist, is "A tall.
patriarchal Tcnncsscean. who is said
to botray by his looks the pride hc
feels i'm his daughters success. Mrs.
Murfrco is pleasant little woman.
with quiet voice and elderly appear
anCe.
Colonel Thomas B, Davis, of Pied
mont, w. Va, recently declined To at.
tend matrimonial matinee m Bal6-
more because he had no dress suit"
but. despite his reprehcnsible poverty
in this regard, he incosod his check
for 50 900, which doubtless suited the
bride
Leopold. of Belgium, Is one of tho
most democratic OF Kings He saunters
about Brussels in the most lcisurelv
way, and Is ns familiar o figure ON tho
Rue Royale rs President Grant used To
bc on Pennsylvania avenue He *
fully six feet tall, and has nm angular
form and an awkward manner
Colonel Il. u Judson. Ned Bunt-
line, is described as an elderly man,
short of stature and badly crippled bv
wounds received during the war He
says that he Is paid from $1,000 Ia
$1,000 for his stories, and that under
pressure he has produced six hundred
pages Of foolscap manuscript in ak
days.
Schaefer, the billiardist. when
playing wears full evening dress. He
has n fine diamond stud in his shirt
VignauN also wears full dress suit
His diamond stud is worn in his shirt
collar Schaefor carries his cues i'm IA
green sack and n piece of chalk in ono
Of his vest pockets. Vignaux carries n
jointed cue in n leather case.--M y
Mdit
General Schenck has settled down
in his old age TO the practice Of law in
the city of Washington. IL is said that
he h obliged TO return to his profession
In order 70 make a living. This Is n sad
lesson for the ambitious young men of
this country who believe that COM
plete mastery Of the principles of draw
poker is all that is necessary 70 coru-
mand the wealth of the world. - Chicu-
90 Times.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26
STYLISH UNDERWEAR.
Luxurious Garments of Jersey Ribbed SIX
Wool.

az Wool.
Among the luxurious garments of the
winter are ribbed under-vests of silk or
wool on "a mixture of both, made TO iii
the figure as closely ~ Jersey. yet
sufficiently elastic for comfort: these
do away with the wrinkles Of the
clumsy garments hitherto worn. cover
ing the body evenly. aud are warm
without being heavy There are ribbed
vests entirely OF silk for those who do
not like wool next the flesh, aud cash
mere garments for those who prefer f.
have them all wool: while for those who
like very substantial underwear there
are merinO ribbed vests i'm which is "A
little cotton TO prevent shrinkage. silk
and wool mixed vests are very soft and
clinging, and there are others of zephyr
wool made by hand IN large wide ribs
that stretch out tO an almost smooth
surface when worn Drawers TO cor
respond may be had in most of these
fabrics, and the merino ribbed fabrics
are also % be- had i'm the combination
suits that consist Of single garment
that covers the wcarcr from neck 10
ankles. II Is best ~ buy ribbed gar
ments Of larger sizes than are needed
for those Of plain fabrics. The fancy at
present Is for COlOred underwear i'm
pale shades Of pink, blue or hesh-cOlor,
or iu fine stripes of these cOlOrs with
white on some contrasting color Most
Of these garments have lace-like
finish around the neck and sleeves, i'm
which narrow ribbon is inserted tO
draw them together Bright scarlet
ribbed garments arc shown both i'm six
and wool, and there are many black
ones also. Another fancy Is TO have
vest or plastron of a different color i'm
the vest The finest silk or cashmere
garments arc shown IN tiny vests for
infants, and there are also crochetcd
zephyr wool baby shirts; for larger
children are merinO ribbed vests but
toned down tho back
Manufacturer of bright silk and
fine woOlen underwear are changing
the shapes Of vests, making them ft
more closely about the waist and follow
the outlines Of the form Some of these
are now finished with tOrchOn or other
linen laccs around the neck aud sleeves.
There seems 20 be q general protest
against wearing very heavy and bur
dcnsomc undcr-clOthing Of al kinds.
and 10 Is especially desirable for sani-
tary reasons that the fabric next the
skin should be OF light, open texture.
In washing such garments warm soap
euds- not hot should be used The
garment should b. soaked IN this tepid
bath, and handled as little ss possible
\ little ammonia may be put in the
water Soap should never be rubbed
ON nice wool or silk qsrmeuts They
should be rinscd IN clear water Of the
same temperature a. the suds. and This
water should be squeezed out without
wringing. When driving the article
should be hung up at foil length. and
should be perfectly dry before Il is
ironed many laundresses object TO iron
ing such garments At al. preferring 70
stretch them into proper size snd
smoothness 81 Hqyper BOs0y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26
a WESTERN oUoouT.
Interesting Description Of Western Hab
station by Nebraska Lady.

Interesting Description Of y western Hab.
station by Nebraska Lady.
Having lived among dugouts and
sod-housc, for about twenty wears.
send herewith - description. which will
perhaps give your readers some idea
of their construction aud appearance.
Perhaps some people think dugout
must necessarily be q very dirt, place.
and that nobody but savage would
live in one But I know q great many
prairie farmers that have lived IN them.
who are NOT savages, but for intolli-
geuce and culture will compare favor
ably with those who inhabit log
houses in other States Dupouts A. a
rule, are very comfortable. especially
IN winter m localities where wood and
coal are scarce and high and the horse
and COW need all the corn Some of
these habitaUons are 10 nice and home
IKE within, that one fDrgcts they are
duRouts Many who come West tO
get homes are too poor TO build fine
houses, 50 the dugOut aud sOd-house
became an institution among us
Westerners. u Is n fortunate thing
t'i Nn NhoN BNA " fNlflN SOIL ls so INNnT-
able for the purpose A. soon as our
homesteader has fastened ON his
land. ho looks for 2 suitable site for r.
dugOut, which will be- 20 the side Of %
shallow ravine. or som, place wheIf
he finds a bank facing the south. If
possible The bank should be pretty
steep, aud not very high live or six
feet at the front Is about right The
first step is 90 dig q hole, or perhaps
u would sound better 10 say make an
excavation, the necessary size and
shape There is no need 10 spend time
Dr thought on the plans for this earth
ly tabernacle. for the parlor. dining.
room, bedroom and kitchen are all I'm
one. small room Is often added fof
q collar, but the best way is 60 dig the
cellar entirely separate from the living
room but near enough 10 be handy
The first settlers that came IN, when
wood was plenty. had fire-plaoes i'm
their dugoUts which. on account of
ventilation they gave made tho habits.
tion more nealuful When the exca.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26

walton rs completed, the walls are an
ished up with logs or sod. The 'front.'
above the door and windows il best of
logs or boards Sod will do for the
back and along the sides where the
wall Is solid. Then n the room u
large. say fifteen by twenty feet. il will
take nino, or, II there Is a window i'm
tue back end, ten stout posts with forks
AZ the top, 60 support the ridge poles
These and the posts must bo of pretty
good size, for the roof of dugout il
very heavy, After the forks ate set
and the three-ridge poles i'm place, the
roof - covered with small transverse
poles or brush, projecting over the
wall foot or more Ii is then Gov
cred with layer of prairie hay, then
plenty of earth. well packed down to
Keep out the rain There ought al
ways bC small window I'm the rear,
opposite the entrance, for ventilation.
and II should never be- fully closed eN.
cept during blizzard, in summer il
ought always to bo kept entirely open
When the dugout is up and covered.
our homesteNder moves in. and pro-
ceeds TO ttt II up inside rs well ~ his
means will permit Ii he can afford IL
he will buy some plain furniture; II
not, he will make what he moods ont
OF dry-goodS boxes. which will do very
well for everything except bedsteads
and chairs. Bedstcads can be made Of
forkcd poles driven in the ground with
sticks laid across them; boxes and
benches cdH be made TO do duty for
chairs, but they are rather poor make
shifts; good plain bedSteads and chairs
should be bought IN possible a large
box placed on It's side and boarded up
about half way IN front makes good
place for wood or coal. while the top is
convenient for water buckets, pals and
such things. Another large box can
he fitted mp with shelves. and three
boot OF cracker boxes placed on top
makes good cupboard A similar set
furnishes place to keep clothing,
books, etc.
Our homosteadcr's wife, with bolt
of cheap muslin, or five cent calico,
Will drape the walls and make curtains
for the windows and boxes, and per
haps partition OIL a bedroom, or cur-
tain each'bcd of to itself 1t is sur
prising how nice this fve-cent print
will make duguut look. and if the
homesteader is the kind Of man he
ought TO he, IL will last as long AS ho
finds it necessary to live i'm dugout
After the sod part of tho wall ha,
had time TO settle, il can be plastcrcd
as far down as the sod comes, which
can he done very well, and is great
Improvement both for looks and clean
linesS | have seen them plastered all
the way down, but the plaster does not
stay OH the dug part Of the wall long
enough to pay for tho trouble SUme
duRouts have floors i'm them. but not
generally. Many people spread hay
over the iloor, changing it once week
This saves sweeping and keeps down
The dust but does not look as neat as
the clean ground. I do not mean 90
say that dugouts are the best places in
the world TO live in, but do say that
# they are well built, and dccently
kept, they do very well At all events
the average Nebraskan wants IA small
one somewhere handy to run into when
he hears the cyclone coming Prairie
Farmer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26
HUMOROUS.

"A Louisviller has been arrested for
cutting mp piano. All reforms meet
with severe checks at lirst.-LouiSvtl{C
COurtcT-JourHai
How Mr. X, our oId-time writing
masterP" asked Tom. who had been
visited &C college by his friends-Dick
and Harry. "Oh, flourishing, flourish
ing was the reply i'm chorus -- Goldcn
D0Vs
-'Hollo, old chappyl Been maxim
cot m pockets full. ." Lend me V,
will yerp" "Oh. can't, yer know
it, all in one dollar bills. FRENCH
Paper.
Don't you like this roOmp" asked
the principal OF the new teacher. "Ob,
yes. I like the room well enough. re-
piled the miss. who had large class Of
boys, "bn ! find " very sonny. IN
y Lcdgcy.
"YOu have never been abroad,
believe, Miss Mildewp' Not yet but
when papa saw my new Spitz dog this
morning he said he should probably
send me 10 Paris in the Spring. ~
Phiia,ieiphi0 Press
johnny Gust after Sunday-schOOE
Say, Jack, what is sOckdolagcr?
Jack Why. don't you kn0wp It's
what they sing ~ church when they
get ready 10 90 home. The minister
gats up and says "Ict us now sing the
sOckdolager. w. BostoH Bc0con
-" Well, they must have some big
fuFniture IN Europe remarked Mrs.
Snaggs How so, my dcar'' inquired
her husband Why, here's tho Scr
viaus marching on sofa, but the
newspaper has got sofa spelled with au
g. I wonder why they dOn't learn to
spell common words ~ ptUgbuygh
Chronicle TeieJyuph
They were Just married. and he
wsJ shout nineteen years her senior.
She threw her arms around hie neck
and said. ] am your darling amt
Ip' This WAS soft even for 70 wedding
day He replied " Ess. 90 iz. css.
indeed. 90 W GORE husbsud's darling
This was at least ten wears softer
Chtcggo Teicgram
Husband The census taker was
n. dear he demanded the aye of
each Of the family. and ! was OBLIGED
10 give him yours H. said 70 WA ilc
law Wife (enraued) Law Wu8t
do care for law? John Smith, did you
tell that man my sgeo yes. J told
him you were twcntv-three Well.
I suppose the law has to be respected go
N y Sun
-" DO You recognize thls instru-
ment2' said the LAWYER to- the prisoner
81 the bar pointing to writtcn con-
tract II think / do. calmly respond
cd the man addressed Will vou be
kind enough 20 intotm fhe court what
the nature of this instrument is2'
You drew the instrument up j Oe-
lieve9' ssked the prisoner. Il did.
replied tho tormentor. .'Thon / should
say 10 was wind instrument So
YoNkers S0tssDlan
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26
n MARROW ESCAPE
The Amenities of life as Displayed by
Members ~ the Purfssb."

THE Amenities Of Life as Displayed by
Members ~ the " Purfosb."
An oldisb, thiCk-sot man, with side
whiskers and bald head got on the
train at Amsterdam the other day 90
come into the city, and he was Obliged
10 take a seat alongside of Young
man who wore Eyeglasses and parted
his hair IN the middle. The oldish man
seemed annoyed because he couldn't &
get seat alone, aud the young man
took no pains 70 conceal the fact that
he was mad at being disturbed
"The place for dudes, said the old
man az he wriggled around, ''s in the
baggage-car
And the place for hogs. replied
the other, "is on a freight train
"I' m. How do know you aren't p
pickpocket2''
And how do know YOU aren't
murdererP''
"li'ml think I'd better call the
conductor
Don't give Yourself awav. old
man"
don't you talk that way to me
And don't YOU try TO bluf me
AZ THAI moment the conductor came
along md - he took the oldish mans
ticket hs gave both a sharp look. and
said
''lf onc Of you try sny Of your tricks
on this train III make it The saddest
event Of your lives
HIN! Sense me, said the oldish
man 20 the dude as The conductor
passed on. ~ didn't know YOU be-
longed 10 the purlesh
And scUse me. partner. m lust
ont Of tAe cooler and don't know any
Of the new gang Let's shake N
T. 6t0g
- ss-==--=
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3. 4 o. r. 4. TIMETABLE,

oondenved timetable of psss.o.er train,
Iot toe ssaIions named below.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26
a COINCIDENCE.

m eOing 10 be married" 4" hs softv said:
enc looked up Ia swift surprise
ino CotuI trom out OF her bright face Hsa
Inc lEht grow din In her ewes
on nc going TO be marricly'' she echoed
Her voice had stCsdv tone.
L none NOuil hc happy W1er,.' an Won ~
A cough hid "A little moan.
1onr bride viii TO good aud true,
know vUu Gould loVC none Othort'
o'!v s.tA1lly looked iu hts CFe> latk blue
tender you 10y, my brother
~ Eoluk 20 bC marrcd-thst b., hop,
To bC, though hardly know
tremolo for fear OF mo- Z"
IN. color that out OF hvr lace had fed
came back wish deeper hue
Why. iSU'i "a funny " she shyly sail
That I'm To bc married. ioos
-h'rbafP NoSsN A1r1cife
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26

besldes the abpfe-nRmed rains. there H. =
uy iInn with Z asseBger Csr attachC that
eOes uotn last sud West daily except sun nv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-26

An admirer n ex-senator Conk
ling has seni 'hai gentleman barrel
OF hewin 4w believing II WI cur,
his dyspepsis
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08
Stewards Aperient"-one pill a dose.

Music, Musical instruments, Picture Frames
bfouldings Oil Paintings Engravings, Arto-
types, Chromos, Stationery and Periodicals
come and see new stock and store.
MUNN & JONES
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

When Baby was sick, We gave hcr Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Cas-
tOria
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08
Business Locals.

AS an Undertaken G. F. Nickel is q special
list. With full knowledge of the business in
all its delicate details and Hearses of the
finest make, he is thoroughly prepared to
wait upon all who need services of this char
acter in the most satisfactory manner.
No end of Wall Papers, Borders and Ceiling
Decorations. Price of white-back Wall Paper
reduced to 20 cents, and other goods in pro
portion. Don't make the mistake, now, OF
buying elsewhere. DOUGLAS G. PERCY.
Satisfaction Everywherc.-J. D. Vert,
Druggist, Boiling Springs, Pa.) writes
Aromanna' is selling well and gives good
satisfaction"
J. NJ. Hess, Druggist (steelton, Pa writes
Every bottle of 'Aromanna' gives the best
satisfaction
r. q E. A. Garlitz, Dealers, Homecoming
Md says: 'Aromanna' is noted to be one
OF the best medicines that has ever been in.
troduced in tins locality" Sold by D. G
Percy, Frostburg Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

I NiChel luotlnS from DT. fTanRiln.
Rev. H. B. Ewel, of Pavilion, N. Y, says
of Gilmore's Aromatic Wine: Il believe it to
be most desirable remedy to be placed in
every family" Sold by DR.. A. J. Mason.
The Rev. George B. Thaycr of Bourbon
Ind, says: Both myself and wife owe our
lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure" Sold
by George A. Wingert, Frostburg, Nd.
Willis L. Culver, of Pavilion, n. Y, says
that Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir cured him of
long standing Throat and Lung trouble.
For sale at DR.. A. J. Mason's drug store.
Are you made miserable by indigestion.
Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Vel
low Skin? Shiloh's Vitalzer is a positive
cure. Sold by George a. Wingert.
Rev. w. F. Requa, Baptist church, Aurora,
H., says that Gilmore's Aromatic Wine is a
be without it. Sold at Mason's drug store.
Why will you cough when Shioh's Cure
will give immediate relief? Price 10 cents,
SO cents and 81. Sold by George A. Wingert
Confined to the bed four months, and al
most blind, and cured by one box of Gilmore $
Neuralgia Cure. For sale at Mason's.
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy-a positive cure
for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Canker Mouth.
Sold by George A. Wingert, Frostburg, Md.
E. e. Carr, Of Daggett's Mills, Pa, says he
saved the life of his child with Group by
using Gilmores Magnetic Elixir. For Sale
at Masons drug store Jarrett building.
"Hackmetack,' a fragrant and lasting per.
fume. Price % and so cents. Wingert sells it
Ladies, is life and health worth preserving?
If you think so, use Gilmores Aromatic Wine
Sold at DIR. A. J. Mason's drug store
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve
Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis,
Sold by George A, Wingert, Frostburg, Md.
Give your children for Coughs and Colds
Group, Whoopng Cough and Hoarseness
Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir Sold at Masons
For Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint you
you have a printed guarantee on every bottle
of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
Sold by George A. Wingert, Frostburg, Md.
Rev. E. J. Whitney, Of Garrison, n V,
says Gilmore's Aromatic Wine for Female
Weakness, stands without a rival Sold at
Dr. A. J. Mason drug store, Main street.
A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Sold by George y. Wlngert, Frostburg Md
Impotency in Man or Woman cured by
Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. Sold by Mason
All the Shiloh remedies for sale by Wingert
We warrant Gllmore's Magnetic Elixir to
relieve the Asthma in one nti1utc. For sale
at Mason's drug store, FroStburg, Nd.
When Baby was sick, We gave hey Castoria.
When she was a Child, She cried for CastoriQ,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08
Stewards Pills cure headache.

DoN'T forget to call at G. HARTMAN and see
the New High-Arm Davis Vertical Feed Sew
ing Machine. This machine retains all the
merits of the old machine, and besides
possesses many advantages in construction
and work over any other machine.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08
Stewards Pills cure headache.

WALL PAPER, Window Shades, etc, etc, at
MUM & JONES new store. Can't be beaten
in beauty, quality, variety or price No use
talking, it can't be done.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

Mum & Jones, our latest and most enter
prising firm, will give away during the next
80 days famous Universal Pattern with each
dollars worth of goods purchased from them.
See advertisement on 4th page of some of the
magnificent goods they carry
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

Rev. H. B. Ewell, of Pavilion N. Y, says
of Gilmore's Aromatic Wine: II believe it to
be a most desirable remedy to be placed in
every familY.N Sold by DR.. A J. Mason
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

My reason for wishing to sell Furniture at
the cheapest prices ever known in this county
is valid one. | must sell my stock or move
it elsewhere until can rebuild, and | prefer
to sell. Come and see. c. f. NICKEL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

HAVING purchased the property in which
am doing business, | have determined to re-
build, which will compel me to remove for a
to do as little moving as possible, ! offer ev-
erythng in the Furniture line at prices that
cannot fail to please all. C. f. NICKEL.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08
FOR EVERY IS
SIE!RL!!I!(1I ()RaAN

(now on the way from the manulacturcrs) to
be drawn between Christmas and New Year.
This is the first time to my knowledge that
an opportunity like this has been offered our
people, and no one ought to be slow to come
forward, purchase the goods, receive their
tickets and await the result of the grand
drawing. MARK WINELAND.
Oct "a
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-05-08

ALWAYS buy from an anxious seller"-C
+. Nickel quoting from DR.. Franklin.