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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
RAPID INCREASE OF INSANITY.
A Prime Cause Of the Alarming STATE Of
Tntu--what ths ststistios show,

A Prime Cause Of the Alarming Stale Of
Thins.-what the statistics show.
The very rapid increase of insanity In
the United States during the last two or
three decades continues to be the subject
Of much discussion among alientists and
all those who are concerned In public
charities. That a prime cause of this
alarming state of things is the shipment
to our shores of the enfeebled and de-
fective Of other countries is now begin
ming to be understood.
The statistics of insanity show that. in
general, the proportion of the insane is
greatest in the older states, where the
foreign population is most numerous,
and it is least where the communities are
new, as, for instance, in the pioneer
counties of Wisconsin. The south, which
has drawn comparatively little from i'm
migration, suffers from insanity to
much less extent than New England and
New York: and it is an established fact
that the negro race is much less liable TO
insanity than the white. The average OF
insanity in New England is to every
$50 of the population; in New York, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania, to every 424;
while in the extreme southern states the
average is only to 935.
The west, like the south, is more free
from insanity than the northern sea
board states, the average being one to
every $40 in the interior states, and one
to $50 for the. northwestern states. In
the far western states and territories it is
only one out of 1888, they being settled
by picked population, whose energy
and soundness makes them pioneers. II
is noteworthy, however, that insanity is
about as frequent in the Pacific states as
in New England, the explanation being
that vice and indulgence prevail to an
exceptional extent among the population
drawn to the Pacific by the mania for
gold. The average in Massachusetts,, for
instance, is one to 34s; in California. one
to 345. 1t is also remarkable that tn,
rate Of insanity decreases as we go west
and south of New England, as these av-
erages will show; New England, one to
359; middle states, one to 424; interior
states, one to $40; northern states. one to
$50; southern states, one to $50.
The state where the proportion is high
est is Vermont, to 1927; and New Hamp-
shire comes next, with 1 to 329. We ar,
at loss to understand why insanity is so
frequent i'm the District of Columbia, the
average given being to 1s9; but perhaps
the large average in Vermont and New
Hampshire may in part be due to the cir
cumstance that those states receive the
refuse of Canadian poor-houses, they
having much better organized system
of charitable relief than the Dominion
can boast of; and it is undeniable that
some Of the very worst Of our immigra-
ton comes from over the Canadian bor-
der.-New York Sun.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Three Centuries of Artistic Cooking.

When Catherine de Medici was mar
ried to Henry III she introduced into
France, with her corrupt and effeminate
followers, a system of epicureanism that
had been confined to Italy. Paris then
became the center Of artistic cooks and
cooking, and has continued such ever
since-a period of more than three centu-
ries. 1t has taught SO much of the modern
world to cook, has sent so many OF its
cooks abrosd on high culinary missions,
that other cities can now compete with
it in what it is prone to believe its ex-
elusive specialty.-Chicago Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Lighting a Fire on a Damp Day.

An EXCHANGE gives the following very
simple way of avoiding the disagreeable
smoke and gas which always pours into
the room when fire is lit in stove,
heater, or fireplace on damp day. Put
in the wood and coal as usual, but before
lighting them, ignite handful of paper
or shavings placed on top of the coal.
This produces a current of hot air in the
chimney, which draws up the smoke and
gas at once.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
A Silver Fork In His Boot.

Two Hungarian noblemen, booted la
Magyar, were lately dining with q
Partisan friend. While the roasts were
coming on, Nobleman One observed
Nobleman Two sticking silver fork into
his boot. He said nothing, but reflected.
Over the walnuts and the wine, he intro
duced the subject Of prestidigitation. ut
is very easy" he said; -look! You see,
/ have stuck this fork into my boot. But
is it there? Not at all. Presto, change!
1t is in my friends boot" And he drew
it from the boot Of Nobleman Two, who
outwardly smiled, but inwardly CRASHED
his teeth. Nobleman One walked of
with the fork in safety.-San Francisco
Argonaut.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Royalty sIsishriding ut Night.

Writing to The London Times from Ba-
varia, correspondent likens the Bavarisn
monarch to fairy prince, and his sudden
appearances IN the royal sleigh at night TO
scenes from fairy tales. As the sleigh ap-
proaches lit looks like golden swan with
wings displayed" Within one may see the
pals-f faced king reclining on the richly en-
brodered blue velvet cushions. The in
terror d lighted by soft but brilliant cleo
tric light. Il flashes by the wondering
spectator, who has hardly time to notice
the agreffe OF brilnants which adorns the
artistic hat OF the kinR.-Foreign Letter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Ladies' of the Austrian Aristocracy.

The empress of Austria's taste for field
sports is by no means exceptional among
ladies of rank i'm Austria and Hungary.
A little while ago the crown princess &C.
companied her husband on shooting ex.
hibition, and proved herself to be an ex.
cellent shot. The imperial hunts in Hun
gary are always frequented by a number
of ladies belonging TO the higher court cir
cles. As matter Of fact, the prediction
Of the empress for hunting is fully shared
by the ladies Of the Austro- Hungary aris-
tocracy.-Chicago Herald.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Dark-sheIIed Egg. and White.

A Boston writer declares it to be q
matter of fact rather than of fancy that
there is more nutriment in dark than a
white-shelled egg. The white of a white
shelled egg is like milk of lime-water,
while that Of dark eggs has substance, is
gelatinous in appearance, and will hold
together il lifted few inches. and, it is
claimed, is one-third more valuable for
any culinary purpose.-Exchange.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
One Way to Clean . Clock.

Boiled clocks are among the novelties
at New Orleans. A genius of clock
repairer there takes out the works, winds
up the spring, and sets the machinery
going in boiling water. After time it
comes out perfectly cleansed, and is thor
oughly dried and goes "like a clock"
Call.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
wild Pigs and Fill Plantations.

The natives Of Fiji suffer SO much from
the wild pigs getting into their plantations
through the encroachments Of the jungle
in which these animals herd, caused by
the prohibition against burning of, Is was
their former custom, that it is now becom.
ing frequent thing for town to agree to
keep a mans family while he is undergo
ing sentence il he will start fire on a
windy day and plead guilty to it as an oct
of carelessness. Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
The Dude Of the Dog Creation.

A st. Paul dog fancier observed, as q
fine and graceful greyhound dashed by
him, yes, he is a pretty animal, but he
hasn't got enough sense to take him out
of the wet. He is TO the dog creation
what dude is to the kingdom of man
pretty to look at, but Of no earthly SER
vice. Pioneer Press Listener"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Graves Dug and Tombstones Erected.

Some citizens Of New Haven, with
worthy forethJught, have had their graves
dug and tombstones erected. The graves
are stoned up and sealed over, to protect
them from the weather, and the stones are
all lettered except the date Of DEATH
Chicago Journal.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
what Labouchere Saw, Of Book..

In fact my view of books Is this: they
are admirable palliatives Of sickness and
the best playthings for old age. But 80
long as man is able to get about, the less
he read the better l don't know any
book so good as a walk in the country-or
for that matter. in town.-London Truth.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Natural Soil - q Filter.

Recent experiments confirm the opin-
ion Of sanitary authorities that, though
natural soil is an excellent filter for i'm
pure air that may pass through 1t, ii is a
poor filter for infected water.-Bostor
Budget
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Citric Acid from the CRANBERRY.

Large quantities Of citric acid have been
extracted from the fruit Of cranberry, but
it is not probable that 1t will be able 10
compete commercially with the lemon,
which now furnishes the bulk Of the sup
ply-Frank Leslie's.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01

Hon William d. Kelley, of Pennsyl-
vania, thinks he was the first public man
in America to make n speech for woman
suffrage. 1t was forty-fve years ago, and
he has firmly believed in the cause ever
since
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
The Mu..ei a Rival Of the Ov.t.r.

The mussel has been turned to account
for stewing at North Haven, Me-, and is
already said to rival the oyster for that
purpose among local epicures.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01
Destructiveness of Dynamite shsils.

DestrucuVeness OF Dynhmite SheIIe.
IL Is thought that dozen shots from the
new German bomb, charged with dyna-
mite Shells would destroy the strongest
Notifications in the world
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01

In several parts Of Russia tie practice
Of sacrificing animals a. part Of public
worship Is still maintained.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01

A western sieht-seer being told that the
dried-up man Of 40 pounds weight was
Evarts, the New York senator, said: aBy
goshl I'll bet he boards.n
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01

The Philadelphia normal school has
substituted cooking for mythology In the
Studies.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01

Julian Hawthorne wears q curly oonfu
SION Of hair
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1886-04-01

Bismarck costs Germany els,0Oo ySaz
hardly up 70 big railway odoF's pay
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
KlNGMOOD MARKET.
Reported Weekly l., horuoy & wrisnt

reported weekly 10y Hartley & Wright
W heat per buShel 81 On
N"tn now Coo
Potatoes knc
Apples iN,
bul'er per pound log Ice
Eggs per dozen ibc
Country hams per pound lO,,
sides per pound loo
shoulders per pound Sc
ChickenS-drcSsed per 10
TurNeys-dresSed- 10
Country lsard per pcuuu &c
beeSwaA per pound 9OGl aSo
Gouseng Pc. pound 81. 5OGp 80
lour per biol $50 g. 25mT 20
buoN Nhea Flour per pound 24c
onions per busuel SlOO
Beans per bushel 81 g56Al no
Timothy Seed pot buShcl $500
Glover Seed per OuShel $3.50
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
Miss Nellie EenI.

Wellington, Lorain county, . writes.
"Dr. =. IL. HAErMNN " Co, 4 olumbuS.
O., Gentlemen: | have been great sun.
rer from chronic catarrh. bronchitis aud
neuralgia Of the face. | have been taking
your PERUNA for ono month. The ncu
ralgia and catarrh Is almost well, and the
cough is much better like your PERU.
IA very much
<. L. Dupler, aged thirtv.four wears, OF
Equality, Illinois. had been affected with
chronic catarrh which he first diScov-
cred six years ago, In succession lac lost
his smell, taste and hearing. The disease
was so malignant that it no, only attacked
the softer parts, but DESTROYED the bonv
partition OF the nose and seriously affected
the external parts. lie could only hear
watch ticking by holding il close to his
ear lie suffered intense pain i'm the nose,
from which green, dry clotS OF offensive
odor tell. In this condition he presented
himself to DIR. Hartman several months
ago. lie can now hear watch eight
inches from his right aud six inches from
his lcie ear. Ills taste and smell are again
returning, and the external part OF the
nose is quite well. Few more grateful
patients ever lett a physicians Office than
Mr.. Dupler. lie said. why in the
world was PERUSA not prescribed Tor
me long agoi'
Cramps OF the Stomach.
We have the privilege OF reporting the
following case. Those similarly -arctcd
can set the name and address OF DR..
Hartman. The lady does not want her
name IN the papers. For year. or years,
(the writer does not remember the length
OF timc,) this lady had cramps, the most
fearful, of the stomach, every day and
night, (which would be followed by that
terrible weakness, which was something
wonderful The suffering and distress
OF this lady was indcscribable and almost
uncndurable After all the physicians
and medicines had failed, and all hope
had almost fled. DIR. Hartman was con
suited, and from the first day of taking
his PERUNA, the cramps and all bad
feeling LETT her, and now tor over month
has been entirely free from every svmp.
tom. n more thankful Catient no doctor
ever had
Mr.. Boggs, druggist, Charlcstown,
hanawha Co, w Va, writes "PERUNA
sells well here and gives good satisfaction.
Customers speak we'll OF it,"
DIR. ]. Anderson, Coshocton, Ohio.
writes Your PERUNA sells we'll and
gives good satisfaction consider il A
splendid medicine"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
THE X. ~ Il. Il. II.

The annual meeting Of the stock.
holders of the Kingwood Railway
Company was held on last Saturday,
in the office of Brown & Hawthorne
a new Board of Directors was elect.
ed: C. NJ Bishop, w. G. Brown,
NJ l.. Shaher, Joseph Jackson, VIM.
NJ. O Dawson, Elisha Thomas, W.
G.. Worley, Smith Crane, G.. j. Shat.
fer, A. j. Bonaield, Simeon Mating
ly, j. II, Carroll and j. Ami Martin.
The Directors organized by electing
G. Nj. Bishop President, VIM. @.
Brown Vice President, VIM. NJ. O.
Dawson Secretary, and Joseph Jack
son Treasurer. The Executive Com
mittCe as now composed consists OF
the President Treasurer add Secretary
and Messrs. @. j. Shaher and VIM.
G.. Brown. In the stockholders
meeting it having been shown that
the subscription of II. &. Raven.
scraft of $1,000 was made under a
misapprehension, $500 of the same
having been intended for the sons of
MrRaveuscraft, who afterwards declin
ed torecognize the same it was decided
to release, so for as the stockholders
have power, Mr.. Ravenscraft from
the payment of said subscription to
the amount of said $500.
In reference to the subscription of
Frank Meyers deceased, which it
was also sought TO have released, the
same was referred TO the Board of
Directors.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12

-Chas. w. Jackson, OF Terra Alta
is stopping at the Blackwster.-
J II. Hawthorne arrived here We'd.
nesday evening. Mr. Hawthorne is
one OF the rising young attorneys of
the Kingwood bar, and is consel for
Mr.. Mayer in the contest case
Tucker Democrat.
George and Thomas Cooke, of
Howesville, Preston county, were
registered at the Central last week.
DIR w NJ. Dent, OF Newburg,
WAS in the city Wednesday. -
Mr. Neil j. Fortney and wife, of
Kingwood were in the city Monday
snd Tuesday visiting relatives and
friends. They made the Standard
officie a pleasant call.--M Mrs.
Frank Riley, made visit to friends
in Terra Alta, last week. Ora Ron
S,ardGG.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
ANOTHER SOLDIER GONE |!
General Winfield S. Hancock, the
Soldier and Statesman,
is Dead.

Gen. Winfield $. Hancock died
Governors Island, y. Y, at 2:5l p.
m, on Tuesday last. He had been
in bad health for some time from n
complication OF diseases but no i'm
mediate danger was feserd,till the APP.
pearance of = csrbuncle on the back
of his neck about a week ago, which
was the direct cause OF his death.
Had he lived until next Sunday, he
would have been just g. years of age.
He graduated at West Point in
1914, and since that time has been
prominently connected with many of
the leading events in the history of
his County.
He served with distinction through
the Mexican war and in the late Re.
bellion, having participated at Fred.
ericksburg, Charlottesville and Get.
tvs urg, and later under Gen. Grant,
in important engagements. He was
the Democratic candidate for Presi.
dent of the United State in 1880 and
was defeated by the late lamented
Garfield. His last public act was in
the direction and control of the obse-
quies of Gen Grant, whom he has
now Joined upon tho other side.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
TUNNELTON.

George w. Gross a practicable saw
mill man IS the inventor of an adjus.
table saw guide. He warrants it to
be adjustable to any saw, and claims
a saw can be run straighter and truer
than anything heretofore introduced
as there is no danger in the adjust.
ing, as a person can use his hands
six inches from the saw; moreover
there is never any necessity for a
Mickey wrench. Our esteemed friend
George, has applied for patent, and
no doubt ere long it will be our
pleasure to hear of him rolling in
wealth from the sale of the same.
Miss Alice Williams left Saturday
for Rowlesburg to visit dear friends
and loving relatives.
Frank j Watkins, who always has
an eye to business took advantage Of
our last sleighing snow by going
over to Fellowsville and seeing his
uncles and aunts and his sweeter
than sweet little turtle dove.
Messrs. w. j. Lawton and Willie
Beavers left last Saturday for Aurora
20 see-what they could see and hear
what they could hear, may they be
successful
Mr.. Pete Bolyard Of near Fellows.
vile took the train here Saturday
night for Rowlesburg. Reports say
ne is on the look out for anonher
partner.
Misses Julia OFT, Sallie Miller and
Miss Jessie burlington accompanied
by the three acknowledged dudes Of
our town, attended the matrimonial
reception given by John Cooke, Jr.,
Of Howesville, on last Monday night.
Our humorous friend, Ed Smalley.
Of Recdsville, was in town n few days
last week, and he remarked TO US not
to say anything about his horse and
sleigh taking french leave We will
have to reserve n local romance.
Mr. aud Mrss j ID Howe and Mr..
and Mrs. Simeon Matingly, Of How
esyillc, we're testing the snow bed
between here and the above mention
ed Vile, last Sunday.
We have snow twelve inches deep
and all say the best sleighing ever
known in Preston county.
The Three States, published in
Cumberland, made Is appearance
here LAST week. One may Judge how
its valued at home, when it failed Ia
have even one reporter last week in
all Maryland Several Of our beard
less youths have subscribed for IT,
Our advice would be let the slang
sheet alone. LAURA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
DEATH OF DIR. HAIR, OF
TUNNELTON.
From 1tomellgn Co,responde.a.

From, Tt0meltoa Correspondent.
Last week we noticed the serious
illness of DR.. Il. w. Harr. 1t is our
melancholy duty this week to record
his death, which occurred between
one and two o'clock Saturday even.
ing, February 9Th The deceased was
horn near Palatine, Marion county,
November 18th, 1850. About six
years ago he moved from the above
mentioned place to Tunnelton, since
which time, in all his business rela.
tons and intercourse with his fellow
men his manner was ever courteous
and polite. When once his acquaint-
ance was formed, he always rose to
the highest standing in the estimation
Of all with whom he came in contact.
In the death Of DIR. Harr his wife los
es an afectionate husband, his two
children an adored and kind father.
and his neighbors q friend ready at
all times TO help them in their need.
His place here cannot be easily filed.
His remains we're taken TO Palatine
Monday morning. Services were
held in the 81 p. church, and an ap.
propriate sermon delivered by the
minister over his remains. He was
buried in the Raymond grave yard
st 1890 o'clock, the funeral being
attended by a large number Of rela-
tives and friends, and by persons Of
all denominations another mark OF
esteem and respect in which the de.
ceased was held by all that knew
him that God may comfort his be.
reaved family in their great affection,
is the prayer Of one who cherishes
the memory of the departed with es.
TEEN and affection.
The following named persons act.
ed as pail bearers J. l.. Mankins
G. w Beavers, G. b Williams, Al.
fred Brown, +. VI. DUR and j. S.
Hunt
Mr. and Mrs a +. Gibson and
Mr and Mrs. G J. Shancr attended
the above funeral
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12

Tho object "i this suit il to partition the
lands OF the late Thomas Mathews, docoAs>
od atnnug his duNiNccs, aud the plaintiff
who owns portion thereof. Aud IL APP
pehring that tho defendants J os. NJ. Zlnn
- --- his VITO, John Blackwood
and ------- RlacNwoud his Nite. ALL
phcus l Bolyard spencer &. Bolyard, J.
w. BolyRrd, Charles +. Bnlyard and
Lloyd l. Bulyard, arc not rcsid snts OF this
State. they ara therefore, hereby required
To appear mere within one month after the
FIRST publication hereof sud DO what N
necessary to protect their interest herein.
And ON motion ~ tho phintn by his
cVn"il. IT Is ordered that ths foregoing he
published ia The Vest Virginia Argus, n
weekly newspaper published in this
county. \ copy-Test:
SMITH FRAME, Clerk.
II. w. MONROE, Attorney Tor PLAINTIFF.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
THE RAMBLER CAUGHT.

Three of Kingwoods' fairest daugh.
tiers, blonde, brunette and ''dain.
ty mixture" were overheard last Sat.
urday morning discussing the identi.
ty Of the Journals Rambler"
Said the prettiest; It's Clay Hyde
Just as sure IS you live. it is. 1t
Just sounds like him, and just know
it is" "Pshaw" said the tall girl,
Its just nobody else but Doc. Trip
petit, and I'll Just bet you anything
1t is. Why that poetry gives him
dead away. Then know it is, can't
see him getting points? Humph."
1.-The whole business is the work of
no one person said the demure little
darling. DR.. Trippett or Clay Hyde,
or some body else may do the writ
ing. but the whole Journal Office
force and others too, furnish the facts,
and I'll bet anything I'm right. Say
you going to church tonight"
Course we are" said the other too.
And the ARGUS man thought they
were all right Gn deciding to 90 to
church, land he emerged from his hid.
ing place, where he had been adjust
lug his shoe so that il might bear
less heavily upon his favorite corn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
BIBLE MEETING.

The regular annual meeting Of the
Preston county Auxiliary Bible So.
cicty was held in the NJ. f. Church
on Sabbsth, the 3lst day of January,
1885. Elias Lantz, the President of
the Society occupied the chair. APP.
propriste addresses were made by
Rev. w. r. Long, the District Super.
intendent, Rev. Georog III. McGrew
aud Elias Lsntz. 4 collection was
taken, and over thirty dollars realig.
ed, which added to the contribute.
tons made to Brother Long on his
personal visitations the day after
the meeting, aggregated $50 p.
Rev. w. Il. Long has, by his numer
ous visits to our village, and his gen
isl ways, rendered himself a very
popular and welcome visitor, although
his object is the collection of money.
He is certainly a very faithful and
efficient agent of the A. b. Society.
The officers of the Society were re.
elected.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-02-12
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by mdg
mont or otherwise ON the real estate or
any part thereof of Americus Evans.
In pursuance ufa decree Of tho Circuit
Court OF Preston county, made i'm n cause
therein pending To subject the real estate
OF thc said Americas Evans To the salts
faction of The lIcus thereon, YOU are here
ny required to present all claims held hy
YOU aud zach Uf you against the sniu
Amorlcus Evans which me lions ON his
real estate or any part of IL Tor adiudica
ton TO mo ut my Office In tho town q.
kingwood Preston county West Va. on
or before the 18Th day OF February 1856.
Given under my hand this 10Th day OF
January 1856.
l.. j CROGAN
Commissioner.
BRoWN q lIAwTHoRNE
s3.99 Atty's Cor Plaintiff. fi-22 4t