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CITY Scavinger.

The undersigned would hereby notify
the pu bile that he is prepared to remove
garbage and all kinds of rubbish. Orders
received by mail giving name and street
will bp promptly attended TO
j. II. BArNuM.
Il W, j RouNrREE.
, 1888-02-09
Shoots an Editor.

BIRMIHGHAM, Ala, Feb. 4--rom Ellis,
editor of the Hornet, was shot aud mortal
ly wounded by Detective sullivan this
evening. Ellis published matter IN the pa
per concerning Sullivan which the latter fe.
purLled rs libeluus.
, 1888-02-09
An Ancient Indian Catholic.

ROME, Feb. 3.-Monsignor Adam of Cal.
ifurniu, to-day presented The Pope II photo.
graz II "i Gabriel, AN Indian Catholic, 40
years of age, for whom lie asked special
blessing.
, 1888-02-09
Grave Charge.

CISCINYATI. Feb. 4.-Chas. Hopkins, son
of Benjamin Hopkins, was arrested to-day
shortly after his father had been found
guilty and is now in II cell i'm the station
house, charged with adultery with Mrs.
Albert Bullar of Columbus. lie deserted
his wife. OH Monday.
, 1888-02-09
Blown to Atoms.

TOMS RIVER, N. j., Feb. 3.--An .ex-
plusion occurred in the mixing house
al the Standard Explosive ComQny,
two and II half miles from here, Stlis
afternoon. Two men were blown to
atoms.
, 1888-02-09
Eureka.

The motto of California means. / have
found IL. Only in that land Of sunshine,
where the orange, lemon. olive, .ig and
grape bloom and lipen, and attain their
highest perfection ii mid-winter, are the
herbs and gu'u found that are used in that
pleasant "medy foe all throat and lung
troubles
, 1888-02-09

hull- and boars from running ut large, in
definitely postponed.
House hill PA relating to location of
roads and providing regulations therefor,
indefinitely postponed.
, 1888-02-09
Riotors Sentenced.

EDINBuRGH Feb. 3.-Several crafters on
the Island uf Lewes, have been convicted OF
rioting and sentenced some to year,
others 10 nine and six months imprison-
neut,
, 1888-02-09
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To the Public.

BY order of the city council am re.
quIred TO notify all parties owning proper
~ on Front, Main aud Third streets, who
have notyet paid their grade assess sinents.
that they must pay the same by March lst.
II. BERTRAND, City Treasur,r
Spokane Falls, Feb. 5th. 2-5.td
, 1888-02-09
IRELAND.
LIoN rAMERs INIuRlEs.

DUBLIN, Feb lit is now stated that
Md'Ile Sneiders injuries are not OF II serions
nature. She has offered 10 appear tonight
and repeat the performance with lions.
, 1888-02-09
sULLIvAH's PREFERENCES.

LONDON, Feb. John l.. Sullivan in
replying to the proposals of Fleming, the
manager Of Jen Smith, says he would
prefer to fight Smith in the prize ring with
bare knuckles, and the number of specta-
tors limited to ten on each side, aud the
battle TO take place u fortnight after his
meeting with Mitchell.
, 1888-02-09
IRELAND.
PRIEST SUMMONED.

DUBLIN, Feb. Father McKenda, priest
of Klidyart, has been summoned for de-
nounCement Oi the resident magistrate of
Ennis, before whom Mr.. Cox was tried as
IA dog, scoundrel, biackguard and trailer.
, 1888-02-09
ENGLAND.
COMMITTEE BoYcorTED,

LONDON, Feb. IA committee having in
charge the proposed demonstration of
O'Brien and Sullivan. have been boycotted
by all owners oi large halls in London.
, 1888-02-09
sULLlVANs VIEWS,

DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-Sullivan in a speech
after his release from prison, said that he
once desired u greater measure of indepen-
dence Tor Ireland, but now thought that
Gludstones PROPOSALS were q lair coinpro-
mise. and would unite the two nations in
peat and fellowship. He urged the people
TO in the National league aud To meet
secretly II they could not meet openly.
, 1888-02-09
HEAVY SENTENCE

DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-Sixteen youths of
DroInore have been sentenced to iniprison-
ment Tor onr week ut hard labor, for
lighting a bonfire To celebrate the release
ofO'Brien.
, 1888-02-09

Copyright 1888 by the New York Associated
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
A Crab,s AntInatIlr 10 DIE.

Habits of thorough cleanliness are not
only required by good taste and good
breeding, but are essential to health.
Those enemies TO life and health called
germs are always found in connec-
tion with dirt Most animals inst. net
lively avoid uncleanliness. The bird
takes its morning dip in tho lake or
stream; the elephant treats himself to n
shower bath as often as he likes; dogs
love to battle and swim in the water, as
do many other animals. Even so hum.
bic creature rs the crab, which does
not receive credit FOR much intelligence,
has n great antipatby 10 dirt. The c
curious creatures have q singular habit
OF tearing their legs on sundry occa-
siOns. For instance. IL crab gets badly
scared at o thunder storm or loud
noise in the water, il straightway tears
o Z leg or two. A crab often loses one
or more legs in combat with other crabs.
a still more curious thing is, that when
crabs legs are lost i'm this way, they
grow on again in a few weeks time, or,
rather, new ones grow out in place OF
the old ones. Perhaps this is why the
crab values n leg SO little: he can get n
new one Just rs good as the old one by
simply waiting for II 10 grow.
liut We said that crabs are cxtraOrdi-
nariry neat in their habits These croat.
urcs have such dislike for dirt that if,
by chance, one Of them happens to get
one Of his legs soilcd i'm any way, he i'm
mcdiately pulls it or. a missionary in
the Samoan Islands tells story Of a
crtb that was going out one morning in
search Of food, when 10 accidentally
sOilod one Of its legs. 10 Immediately
wrenehod or the leg, and hobblod back
tO its hoe 90 rcina in so.iiary confnc-
ncut nntil it should grow again. lt is
claimed that crabs have been known TO
pull oil al lhcif legs ia tho same man-
ncr, and thea luborioujy drag them
selves home ly their nippers to wais for
new legs to grow haria, byeid aRd
|lf9lf5g44
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Dogs as Motive Power in Germany

Some philanthropist in Germany
should send his name erevcrbcrating down
the ages as the friend and protector of
overworked dogs The condition OF
these poor animals throughout Germany,
writes Blakley Hall in the New York
sun, is a blot upon nineteenth century
civilization. They passed law in Eng
land prohibiting the OF dogs Tor
dragging vehicles, but there is no such
law IN Germany. A customary sight is
a woman seventy five years of age har-
messed to cart with two dogs, drawing
1t wearily along country roads or through
the streets of the cities. Very often the
woman gives it up or is too feeble &c
bear her share, and then she varies tho
journey by alternately pushing the cart
and whipping the dogs as she walks by
their side 4 cart about the size of 0
street cab In New York, and otter
loaded TO the height Of five or six feet
by merchandise, is the usual load for an
old woman and two dogs. A cart OF
smaller Dimensions is often dragged by
the dogs alone, and sometimes one poor
beast is seen struggling along under a
load that an American would consider
up TO the powers of an average horse.
The dogs are OF all sorts OF breeds, but
invariably large aud strong They are
muzzlcd-for they grow savage under
their harsh treatment-and are harnessed
a good deal after the fashion OF a horse.
The faithluiness and industry of the
peor creatures are wonderful. They
will toll along the dusty roads straining
every muscle in their bodies until they
drop dead in their tracks, and dead dog
by tho roadside ia this county are by no
means uncommon. At night in the
streets of Berlin arc countless yonders'
carts displaying fruit, and TO every one
IS attached dog or two. AS soon as they
have dragged the load into Berlin, the
woman who is selling the fruit takes
small square of carpet out Of the cart and
places IL on the pavement. The dog then
rolls himself up on it and is tenderly
covered with another rug TO protect him
from cold. He sleeps there TIL it is time
for him to begin his journey home. Very
often the coats Of the animals exhibit
big sores where the harness has chafed
them
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.
CLEANED FROM ALI souRoEa
The Main Facts Related without
Unnecessary word&
Eastern and Middle States.


DR. H. II. MINER, prominent physician
OF Chester, Penn, committed suicide by
shooting himself through the head lie had
been despondent since tho death of his wlfo,
which occurred a year ago.
JosEPu BREED. tho Assistant Cashier Of
the Hartford lConn.) National Bank. com,
mittod suicide by cutting his throat with a
razor in tho bank hallway. He was an EN-.
bezslcr of trust funds 90 the amount OF
$4,000.
Mrs. BELvA LOCKWOOD has formally
opened her presidential campaign with an ad,
dress at Williams Grove, Penn,
HARRY GoonsPINK, fifty years old, de
scended into a deep woll in Norwalk, Conn.
70 clean tt Becoming unconscious from foul
air ho fell and was drowned.
HENRY BisuoP and Charles Appleby, the
latter a stage driver, went Co EobinsonS
drug store at Rranfori, Conn, and called foI
soda water. The clerk mixed aconite in the
drink. aud both men died of the effects
within an hour.
A SoLDIER's monument has been dedicated
at Milford, Conn, in tho presence of 5O0l
people. The monument Is OF Vermont gran.
lite, twenty nine feet i'm height mounted with
a granite figure OF a soldier ut parade rest.
MICHAEL ANGELO LA TouCnE and An
tonic La Touche, Italians and cousins wer,
blown TO pieces at South Bethlehem, ~ "
10y an explosion from twonty- pound dyna
mite cartridge.
ELIAS KoHN, an insane old man, killed hi
wife in Sixth street New York city, an,
then committed suicide.
FRANK w. PRIcE killed an unknown burg
lar who was robbing his store at Cliftoudale
Mass.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
House proceedings.

s01rn DAY. Tho report OF tho Ford com.
mittce which has been investigating impor.
tation OF labor under contract. was present
cd. 10 was ordered printed md copy given
TO each member Mr.. Springer ondeavored
10 get resolution adopted recalling leaves
OF absence aud ordering the Sergeant at.
Arms TO telegraph TO absent members to be
present at once, but the measure was do.
fcated
20lsT DAY. House technically adopted
tho Sundry Civil Service bill. though several
amendments opposed 10y the House were not
acted upon. Its conferccs were ordered 20
insist on the disagreement TO the Senate
amendment relative 10 the Congressional
Library Building. The resolution extcnd-
ing appropriations for the government was
passed. AT tho evening session Mr.. Bing-
5000 per anuum TO the widow of General
Philip H. Sheridan but no action was taken.
Twenty'seven private pension bills were
passed.
2e2D DAY.-The Retaliation bin was re.
ported back by tho Committee on Foreign
Affairs and made special order. Tho
Senate amendment % tho Sundry Civil bill
in regard 10 tho irrigation of arid lands was
discussed, hut no action was taken.
2O3D DAY.-Ihe consideration of tho Okla
homa measure prevented the consideration
of tho bill TO authorize the Pres dent 10 issue
his proclamation suspending tae collection OF
ell customs duties ON imports OF any species
OF bagging and substitute therefor. suitable
for wrapping cotton and on jute butts for
six months Mr. Scott introduced bill to
exclude the Chinese from this country, which
was passed . Tho bill to detail Army and
Navy officers 30 educational institutions was
passed . A bill was intro luced by Mr.
Wheeler placing cotton bag ging ON the FREQ
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az thought he was very nice.n said
Barbara; ''and thought, perhaps, he
was going to be the beginning Of real
adventure.
September set in, sultry as the tropics
this year, and the three girls.returnea to
Archer's great store with unwilling foot
steps.
But the cashier met them with asmil-
ing face.
'I'vo received instructions, - said he,
''to raise the salaries of all the girls in
this department ten per cent Young
Mr.. Archer himself told me to do so.
"Young Mr.. Archerf
"There he is now I" said the cashier.
And the next minute the hero Of the
rainy night had come up. and was
cordially shaking hands with them.
"Then you are not the tailor's young
man after alll'' said Mary, a little taken
aback.
"Did / say 1 wasG" said Archibald
Archer.
At the end Of the autumn little Barbara
Hale had a confession to make.
''Girls,p said she, ''when / thought
that young Mr.. Archer was going to be
the beginning OF an adventure, l was
right. He has asked me to marry him,
and when we 20 on our summer vacation
next year, we shall 90 toge,herlp
And Mary and Dorcas kissed little
Barbara. and congratulated her from the
very bottom OF their hearts.
"This," said they, sis an adventure
worth having. ."-Saturddy Night.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
MOSS

Strange tapestry, by nature spun
On viewless looms, aloof from SUI,
And spread through lonely nooks aud grots
Where shadows'reign, and leafy rest
Oh, moss, Of all your dwelling spots,
In which one are you loveliesti
Is IL when near grim roots that coil
Their snaky lackthrough humid soill
Or when you wrap in woodland gloom,
The great prone pine trunks rotted red
Or when you dim, on sombre tombs,
The 'requiescatsn OF the deadl
: oris it when your lot is cast
IN sonIe quaint garJen OF the past
On nsome gray. l'uinblei basins brim,
With conches thar mildewed tritons blow
While yonder, through the popiars prin
Looms up tho turreted chateanl
Nay. loveliest are you when time weaves
Your emerald films on low, dark leaves,
Above where pink porch roses peer.
And woodbines break in fragrant foam,
And children laugh-and you can hear
The beatings of the heart OF home.
-Edgdr Fd,0cett IN MIH and Express.
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washington.


THE report Of tho Secretary Of the Interior
shows that under the acts OF Congress, 2S,-
2533i7 acres OF railroad lands have been for
fe,tcd; 2l,3g3,60O acrcs railroad indemnity
restored and ~, 800, ~ acres restored under
Illegal entries The total acreage restored 10
the public domain is 80, l5s,g9O. Tho Secro-
tary recommends that l4S, lf0 52S acres in
addition be recovered.
THE President has approved the act for the
erection OF n nnrine hospital at Evansville
Ind The net to provide aid 10 State or Ter
ritorial homes FOR the support Of disabled
soldiers and sailors OF the United States, and
the act authorizing an increase in pensions
for deafness
TnE Sennts has confirmed the following
nominations: H. Austin Sp1lding, at Bruins
wick. J. Russ II Persons, Jr., AK In Chnpelle;
Charles Dcblauc. at Pnorto Cabello; AMI
Ernest w. Smith, Rt Mozambique.
president CLEVELAND has sent tho FOL.
lowing nominations ~ tie Senate William
CASTOR Allen, Of South Carolina, 20 be
United states Consul at Kingston, Jamaica;
Vincente NJ Baca, OF Now Mexico, 20 DO
Consul at Piedras Negras aud J. q. CISCO of
Tenne see, 10 be Consul 90 NuoyO laredo,
Mexico
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
tho Kitchen.

Several things are indispensable for
convenience in the kitchen. First q
small keg of soft soap will be found
more economical and do its work better
than hard soap. Should the latter be
preferred though, it should be bought in
the green state or newly made, so to
speak, and placed in dark cool place
for two or three months before using it.
IL can be bought hardened but will cost
tridc more than in the fresh state
Next comes tin can of washing soda
for cleaning greasy kettles and pans.
for sweetoning sinks. for securing out
all dark corners and closets that do not
get much air and light, and for washing
oil dusty aud dirty brushes aud brooms.
Some people forget that the tools they
work with need cleaning very often.
They will scour their knives every day,
hut forget all about their brushes.
From tho hair brush to the scrubbing
b,lsh, from the dust brush to tho broom,
all need TO be frequently cleaned with
soda and ammonia.
Dish-cloths are quickest sweetenc d
by being boiled with soda. Borax is a
convenient and safe article TO strew
about where there are reaches. In the
laundry IL is also useful. For washing
the baby's flannels use two tablespoon
fuls to three gallons of luke warm water.
and no soap. The garments Will be
found soft and clcau aud will not shrink.
--. Detroit Frac Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13

ONLY about one IN ten die OF yellow fover.
A FULL sugar crop Is expected in Louis
ana.
THE Afghan nsurrection has been sup.
pressed.
VANCOUVER ISLAND coal is 20 be mined az
the rate of 1000 tons per day.
QuERETARo, Mexico. has had rain for
twenty seven consecutive days.
TnE aggregate value OF tho output.of our
mines is set down at SSiS,0o0,3t5.
LONDON crank has been arrested for
threatening TO murder Gladstone.
IT is announced that tho Car and Czarina
Of Russia will found monastery in Abys-
sinla.
Tue New Zealand Parliament has voted to
renew the contract with tho Sprcckels line of
steamers
CoLonADo Is to have an observatory $50
feet nearer the stars than any other i'm
America.
HUNTER In Clarendon County, s. c.,
shot and killed his companion, mistaking him
for a bear.
BOLIVIA, which has a population OF
e,oOO0OO, Is without. n single Protestant
missionary.
TnE agricultural exports constitute over
seventy-ilye per cent OF the entire exports OF
tho country.
Ir Is estimated that 80, 600 knocking birds
arc caught monthly IN the immediate vicinity
OF New Orleans
SINCE tho beginning OF the present year,
4l23 members OF tho Grand Army of tho
Republic have died
AN American boy is reported as having
been shanghaied on board OF n British ship
Rt Portland, Oregon.
TnE railroad from Paris 60 Constantinople.
which has been completed, Is opposed by the
Turkish Government,
RALPH KING, OF Kansas, aged ten, Is IN
Jail for stealing some fifty horses in the
course OF tho past year,
TURKEY is undergoing a Cabinet crisis
owing TO n scarcity OF money In tho Treasury
20 pay tho army and navy.
Ir IL now not only denied that the White
Pnsha, of Africa, IL Stanley. but denied that
there is any White Pasha at all
FLoRENCr MORSE. twelve years OF ago,
has assembled Mont Blanc. She il the young.
est tourist that ever made the ascent
FonrY,NINE suicides have occurred at
Monte Carlo tho Italian gambling city,
during the last two aud a half months.
Pension COMMISSIONER BLACKS annual
report shows 60.2)2 new names on tho rolls;
during the year go, 'f0,Sj2 were paid 20 PEN
soners.
NUMEROUS veins Of gold, silver copper and
cad have recently been discovered in Mon.
roc, Fayette and kanawha counties, West
Virginia.
THE German Government has paid 500, 900
10 an Austrian engineer named Mannlicher
for patent cylinier stopper for quick load
Ing rifiec.
IMMIGRATION into Canada from Europe
thus far this year has reached bi,O0) or this
number 10000 have proceeded direct to the
United States.
M ARGARET FENNtCAI. one OF the smallest
women ip the world. iifty- livo years OF age,
and only thirty four inches in height has Just
died at Carlisle Penn.
KING LEOPOLD OF belgium, will soon visit
Berlin for the purpose OF conferring ON a
| proposal TO put stop 20 tho importation OF
| gunpowder into the unciyilized rggions OF
| Africa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
rlFTIETH CONGRESS-
~ Senate Procccdings.

l6tTH DAY.--ln the Senate Mr.. George con-
unued his speech ON the Presidents retala-
tion message i. Ito was followed 10y Mr.
Cullom, who spoke In OPT osition 90 further
increase OF tho exc 1utive powers
A resolution was introduced instructing
the Committee OF Interstate Commerce To ex-
amino into the system OF mechanical telo-
graphy now ON exhibition in the Capitol
A bill restoring 60 the public domain all
lands granted the Northern Pacific Railroad
from Lake Superior 20 Puget Sound, though
the right OF way is not forfeited, was report
ed. Settlers already ON tho land have the
right OF purchase.
ilcations bill with most OF tho amendments
recommended by the committee, aud n com
mlttec of contorencc, consisting OF Senators
Dawes, Plumb aud Gorman. was appointed
ON the disagrecing votes with tho House, Tho
amendment appropriating $5000jO for ex-
periments and tests and providing that tho
contracts for guns anl brecch-loading NOR.
tars shall not involve the expenditure of
eoYer Sd,0Ol,OOO was adoptci. A bill
was introduced authorizing the Presl-
dent, IN case OF an outbreak OF contagious
disease. 20 counsel the Treasury % frame
regulations 20 prevent is Introduction Rt
ports on transmission from po Mt 20 point.
A bill was introduced permitting importers
OF goods who bond them for interior points
10 remove portions OF tho invoice at New
York or other points and send the remainder
TO the interior under bond ;. The resolution
calling on the Secretary of tho Treasury for
information regarding the transit OF Cana.
dian goods In bond through the United States
was taken mp for consideration
l06rn DAY.--The Scott bill to exclude the
Chinese entirely from this country was
discussed by Messrs. George. Mitchell, Butler
and sherman, but no action was taken
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
A Pretty Plaque

Take piece of stiff pasteboard the size
OF a cabinet photograph, and on one sido
place layer of wadding. Cover with
dark blue velvet, being careful to have il
lie perfectly smooth, and fasten on the
wrong side. Take another piece of paste.
board little smaller than the first aud
cover with black cambria. Sew or glue
this to the wrong side of the larger pieco
of cardboard. Buy small bunch of
field daisies, and around their stems tic
bow Of dark blue satin ribbon. Fastcu
this to the center of the plaque. This
makes pretty ornament, and may be
placed on wire easel OF hung on the
wall. IL the latter way is liked, attach
TO the center of the back tiny brass
ring, through which run loop of dark
blue satin ribbon by which to suspend it.
--Amertcan Cultitdt0r.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1888-09-13
soutb and wcst

A. j. TnRoCKMoRToN, nephew OF Govern
or Throckmorton OF Texas, has committed
suicide in n cheap lodging house in Denver,
Col lie was driven 10 the act by poverty
The wind and Hoods have DESTROYED con
siderable corn and tobacco in lower Indiana
FREDERIcK ScHUNEMAN, a rich Chicago
brewer, was murdered by foot pads while
returning homo from businesA
Tue Democracy OF Iowa met In Conven.
tion at Des Moines and nominated State
ticket, with the exception of candidates for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The
Platform adopted indorses President Cleve
land aud the Mills bill, and condemns prohi
bition ms injurious 20 business interests and
the cause of temperance.
Ben BRAND, n desporado who had been
detected in "a burglary at Salem, s. c., was
taken from his captors and hanged by o
mob.
OVER one hundred cases OF typhoid fever
have occurred recently at Caldwell, Ohio
with twenty-five deaths.
THE Nebraska Democratic State Conven
ton met at Lincoln aud nominated John a.
McShnne for Governor and Frank Foda
for Lieutenant Governor.
A WOMAN named Thompson recently gave
birth to a child at Now Lisbon, Ohio, and her
husband celebrated tho event by getting
drunk This so preyed upon her mind that
she aro3a from bed with the child, and going
TO small brook noar the house lay down in
the water. Mother aud child we're both
drowned.
L. w VAN ANTwERP, n Cincinnati officer,
attempted % arrest Frank Kline, a notorious
train robber in Chicago. when Kline kille1
him 10y crushing his skull with some blunt
weapon and escaped
WIFR murderer Burke Mitchell coiored
has baen hanged at Houston, Texas.
WIDESPREAD prairie lircs have devastated
the pasture ranges OF Northern Montana
between Maria's River and Sweet Grass
Hills
GEORGE w. Cox has been hanged nc San
Androls Cal, for the murder OF his son. i'm
law, Henry O. Cook, last November. Cox
manifested the utmost Indifference as 20 his
fate.
THg valley In which Hot Springs, Ark, Is
situated was swept by a mighty tidal wave,
| which destroyed six lives and inflicted dam.
| ageto the extent OF $l0J,OOO.