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4 Bird That KIIIs Rafilers.

Riding in California one day, ays
JUICE J. 9. Normile in the ST. Louis
Otobe- Democrat, my companion called
attention TO bird in the road ahead Of
me. il was something like prairie
chicken, but much more slender and
graceful in build. It was not using its
wings, but II moved very rapidly and We
had to keep the horse in pretty good trot
20 keep up with H. Ny friend told me
that 1t was a 'road runner" bird that
was noted there for is pedestrian
accomplishments, and a peculiar habit
they have be % walk always in the centre
Of the road
When one Of these birds meets a rattle
snake 10 behaves IN such GOV manner
that u leads the snake 10 think Il will be-
come the victim ~ its charm. and while
it is keeping the snake in doubt as 10 it's
intentions it runs about in the cactus and
picks on the thorDs with its bill ,droppinO
them in circle around the snake until
u has him completely surrounded bv
cactus thorns, then IL flies 10 some
elevate and sits there 10 watch the snake
stick himself 10 death on the thorns. try.
ing 70 get out Of the reg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
WISE WORDS.

Temptations are file which rub Of
the rust of self-confidence.
Through the wide world he only Is
alone who lives not for another.
A person who forgives without forget.
ting is nobler than he who forgives and
forgetS.
Sometimes, to unkindness and injus-
ticc, silence rpay be softer than even the
soft answer which turncth away wrath.
Sincerity is to speak as we think; be-
lieve US We pretend, act as we profess;
perform as we promise, and really be
what we would seem and appear to be.
They who have never known prosperi-
ty can hardly be said to be unhappy il is
from the remembrance of Joys we have
lost that the arrows of affection are
pointed. l.r
When classes are exasperated against
each other, the peace of the world is al,
ways kept by striking new note. In
stantly the units part and form a new
order. and those who were opposed are
now side by side.
He that will give himself to all manner
OF ways to get money, may be rich; so he
that lets fly all he knows or thinks, may
by chance be satirically witty. Honesty
sometimes keeps man from growing
rich, and civility from being witty.
II one is so weak or so sympathetic
that he must have confdant, let him
choose one, and one oniy-thc most
faithful, the most reticent, the one with
the most tact and quickness of apprehen.
sion, and then trust him or her unreserv-
edly.
There is no duty we so much under
rate as the duty of being happy. BY be-
ing happy we SOW anonymous benefits
upon the world, which remain unknown
even to ourselves, or when they are dis
closed surprise nobody so much os the
bencfactor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
THE LABOR WORLD.


THE British coal miners strike is ended.
THE Havana CUBA bakers have gone ON
s>rike 0'
The striking bootmakers Of Vienna had a
big parade.
THE plumbers strike In Chicago has al.
ready been settled by arbitration
The Brooklyn cabinet-makers have do
sded TO WORK only nine hours a day.
ALL the striking coal miners at Gelsen-
sirchen, Germany, have resumed work.
THE shirtmakers' strike in New York has
ended, the bosses yielding every point de.
handed.
Iron manufacturers express the opinion
shat the lowest prices In their business have
been touched.
FARMERS at Troy. N Y, and whereabouts
will pay from $fS to s23 month for hired
help this season.
CAREFUL estimates place the number OF
idie WOOL looms as high as sixty per cent. OF
the whole number.
The union carpenters OF Now York CITY
have decided 10 demand eight hours aud s3 80
day on and after June1.
The mosaic with which large portion OF
the crypt OF st. Paurs Cathedral, London, il
paved AZ made by the female convicts at
Woking Prison
SEVENTY colored men from Halifax
County, N. C., have arrived at Pittsburg.
Penn, to work in the coal mines They are TO
oepaid from VI to sl.5O per day at tho start.
The Washington branch OF the Federation
OF Labor approves Senator Stanfords reso.
luton providing for loans TO the people by
the Government alta very low rate Of inter-
est.
The Mill Owners Association OF Bombay.
India, has resolved to close the spinning mills
eight days every month and the weaving
mills four days every month for period OF
three months.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

An old man who was blind was being
led down Marietta street by dog Just at
the time when the sidewalks were most
crowded and the roadway was full Of We
hicles. Long experience had taught ahe
blind man 10 trust his four footed guide.
and he went along feeling certain that
he would be led into no danger. Sud
denly tempting bone, n few feet from
the sidewalk attracted the dogs atten-
ton. Tie looked at It wistfullv for
moment, and then, unable ~ Withstand
the temptation, he went after r.. I'm.
conscious Of danger, the blind man fol.
lowed the dog, and before any one could
put out q hand ~ save him he was undor
the feet Of passing horse. The driver
pulled up his team just in time and tho
blind man escaped with his hat knocked
OF. Remorso must have immcdiafclv
seized the dog for be led tho blind man
back 20 the sidewalk and refused TO lool,
at the bone again.--IHaata ConStitutjon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
Let II Pour.

The other dav, while the rain was
pouring down, n citizen left the post
office to encounter an acquaintance who
was also sheltered by an umbrella, saws
the San Francisco JYasp.
Raining, isn't it?' qucried the first.
"Hey ?"
Raining, isn't it?7
I'D like 70 SEQ you moment was
the reply. "Come upstairs"
The two passed up. travorsed tho
dark hall to It's darkest corner. and
then No. 2 turned to No. 1 with:
DO you take me for an informal
'diot?7
why. no. Of course not"
"Do you suppose / carry an umbrella
around to keep the sun off, this time Of
year ~
"No."
I'm carrying it to keep the rain off,
am i not p
"Of course"
We'll, then, IL rains. You know 70
rains. Everybody in town knows il
rains. Now you 90 on and let people
alone"
"But-but-"
that's all You let it rain. She
knows her business You just attend to
your own affairs and let the weather
alone. Good day, sir
And he went dumping downstairs
and left the other to follow at his
leisure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

For Liver Disease, Biliousnesy, Indiges-
ton, Scrofula or any blood-taint or dis
order, the Golden Medical Discovery is
the only remedy possessed of such superior
curative properties MS 10 warrant its manu-
under n positive guarantee that h will
either benefit or cure in every case, or
money paid for il will be refunded.
It's legitimate medicine, not a bower
age; contains no alcohol TO inebriate, no
syrup or sugar to derange digestion. As
wonderful in its curative results as in Its
peculiar composition 1t stands alone
Incompatible! Therefore, don't be fooled
into accepting something instead, said to be
:" Just as good, because the substitute paws
the dealer n better profit.
The equal Of the Golden Medical Discoy-
cry has not been invented il it ever is, IL
won't be sold for n less price than what the
"Discoyeryn costs, viz: $1.00, or six bottles
Tor $500 It's concentrated vegetable ex-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

But, Pat, for the pain you complain OF,
Simply roosting alone might not do,
I think would try DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, too.
tract. Dose small and pleasant To the taste.
Equally good for adults or children.
To inyigorate tho liver, sharpen the appe>
tite, improve digestion, and build up both
strength and flesh, when reduced below the
standard of health, it ranks pre-eDlinent
Has the largest sale of any medicine in tho
world, pitlioitt n single erceptionl
For all itching, scaly, fostering, burning,
tormenting Skin and Scalp diseases, it is
especially efIicacious. Saltrheum, letter,
Psoriasis, Erysipelas, Eczema, and all hui
mors, from common pimplc or eruption TO
the worst Scrofula, vanish under the use of
this world-famed remedy, if continued for
a reasonable length of time. Scrofulous
Sores and Swellings are cured, and the
most tainted systems are, by its somewhat
persistent use, cleansed from the most viru-
lent blood-poisons and completely renovated
and built up anew. WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Proprietors, Buff
falo, N. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
The Month of a Snail

The mouth of the snail is armed with
very formidable instrument in the shape
of remarkable saw-like tongue. Prob
ably you have, at some time or another,
noticed how clearly cut are the edges Of
n leaf upon which n snail has been re
calling himself 1t is difficult to imagine
how such a soft and Habby-looking ami
NAL can have made such clean missions.
But with an examination of the cutting
instrument concealed in his mouth won
der ON this score vanishes. IL resembles
long, narrow ribbon coiled in such n
manner that only small portion of it is
called into use at once. Thickly dis
tributed over the entire surface of this
ribbon nTo an immense number Of exces-
sively sharp little teeth, designed in a
manner which admirably adapts them TO
the purpose for which they were in
tended. The quantity OF these teeth is
incredible-one species, for instance, has
been indisputably proved to possess rs
many as 30, 900 Of them. The reason for
their disposition on n coiled, ribbonlike
surface lies, Is the fact that by use they
become worn away. AS this happens
the ribbon is uncoilcd, and the teeth
which before were wrapped up in It, at
the back Of the snail's mouth, come for
ward TO take the place Of those which
have served their turn. The upper part
Of the mouth consists Of horny surface
oS'inst which the sharp-tongued mouth
work. a leaf which is 20 be operated
upon is caught between the two and sub.
Jectcd TO regular ile-like rasping on
the part OF the tongue. So effective an
instrument does this form that the tough
leaves Of the lily may often be found TO
DC entirely rasped OFF by Loaqnan's
Adgazme.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
A woman Two Hundred Year. Ola.

A, case is on record OF d woman who lived 10
ms advanced age, but IL Is scarcely nocessary
70 s,ate tbat " was in the olden time" Now
allowed ~ years. The mortality due 10 function
a. a., 1erangements In the weaker sex IL simply
LrikShtiui, 70 say nothing OF the indescriboble
snncring which makes life Scarcely worth the
nrlny 70 so many women. But for these suf-
tuerers there Is n certeln relief. Dr. Pierre's
eorrhea, painful mcnStrGatlOn, prolapsus. rain
h.the oyaries, week back; in short, all ti,oso
Urs. 10 Is the only Guaranteed curb. zee onar-
antee on bottlc-wrapper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

AN indescribab,e reign % terror is spread
ing itself li,;o 4 block fo% over ST. Peters
burg, Russia. All the local prisons are so
crowded with the arrested students that i'm
piomptu places of detention are being pro-
Vlded, and half the people one meets ON the
streets are out striving TO secure influence to
AID tho release of Gonie sister on brother who
Is imprisoned.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

An autograph letter OF Richard III.
was sold in England recently for about
%. 20 per inch Of surface. Il was writ
ten at Barnard Castle, In Durham, Au-
gust 4, 1880, or about three three ycsr,
before the crook.bsck Duke of Glou>
cester, then constable and admiral Of
came to the throne.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

Commend TO public approval tho California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. 1t is pleas.
ing to the eye, and to tho taste and by gentle
acting ON tho kidneys, liver and bowels !,
o!eanscs the system efrectuslly. thereby pro.
noting the health and comfort of All who
usa a.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

Mcssrs. r. =. Cheney Il co'"Gentiernon,.I
nave boon In the genera prActfcc * a. 81 icinA
Tor most 20 years, and would cay that In all
preparation that I could prescribe with as
much confidence OF success as can Halls Ca
Iarrh cure, manufactured by you. Have pre-
ecrlbed II great many times and fits effect Ia
wonderful, and would say I'm conclusion that
have yet TO find n case Of Catarrh that Il
Ing 70 directions.
Yours Truly,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

FITS stopped free by Dr. KLISR's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial
bottle free. DIR. Kline, s3l Arch St., PhilA.. Pa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

On his return home the immature club.
man lets himself in with minor key.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

EMPEROR MENELE1 of Abyssiuia has writ-
ten letter to Prime Minister Crispi author
izng Italy to represent him at tho Brussels
Ant-Slavery Congress. an affirming the in
tenIion OF Ethiopia to follow tue example OF
civilized Christian nations and to reorss, tina
-laye trade N'N
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

The man who takes things as they come
never has any "go'' To him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

ST. Norcls Free, sent by Cragin & Co., Phila-.
Pa, TO any one in y. s. or Canada, post paid
upon receipt Of Is Dobbinss Electrical Soap
wrappers. Sec list OF novels on circulars around
each bar. This soap for sale by ali grocers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
It's Excellent ounli,i..

we should think constant friction would
proiuc corns on a currents undertow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

Prince Albert Victor recently killed his
hrst tiger in India. The usual three cheers
went with IL. -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

n, -, Once, 2l6 summit Sc
that cannot be cured with HaIl's Catarrh
Cure: Taken internally
". j. CHENEY & Co, Props.. Toledo. q.
w Sold by D.uRgists. 100.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
PATS DILEMMA.

Well Pat, will try and relieve YOU [duced).
with n smile which Pats speech haG in
And IL you can't "lay" nor "set" either,
Perhaps you had better just roosti
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

Cleanse the liver. stomach, bowels and whole
system by using Dr. Pierce's Pellets.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

1t is so much easier to forgive big man
than little one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

II afflicted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at pc per bottle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

Bath-tubs are now made of paper--that is,
stationary tubs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24
TOLEDO. O.. Jam. no. Ias1.

n man who has practlced medicine for 20
years ought TO know salt from sugar, read
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-04-24

Travelling men smoke "TansIll's Punch. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
He Wins Against the World in a
Skating Match.
GOV. LARRABEE,s ANNUAL MESSAGE.
He Wants His People to Keep
Sober and Observe Sunday.
COLLECTING A BIG RAILROAD DEBT.
AN IOWA DOCUMENT.
Gov. Larrabee's Millenial Notions OF
Things In General.

DEs MoIsrs, Iowa, Feb. H.-Gov. Larrabee's
message is o very lengthy document, making
about 1000 words. II touches upon almost
every subject Of interest to the state. He urges
the adoption Of the Australian ballot system
and that women be permitted to vote at num-
cipsi elections. He deals at great length with
the railroad question, urges the adoption OF
appliances to minimize the danger to employees
in making mp trains, and that no more trains
b run on Sunday than are absolutely neces-
ssry. Railr Dads, he says, should give more at
tention to the Improvement Of their property
and should be compelled to do away with all
old wooden bridges. Railroad trusts and like
combinations are condemned. The practice
among public officials Of accepting passes is
thoroughly condemned
The governor dwells at considerable length
on the question Of prohibition. He does not
believe that high license policy or one which,
he says, will leave only the respectable"
saloon in existence will ever be sanctioned by
the people Of Iowa. The "gilded saloon" he
considers far more dangerous than the
.squalid, outlawed whisky dive" The
governor then enters into q long argument
against the licensing Of saloons in any form.
Where the law has not been enforced the blame,
he thinks, lies with the executive officers. A
Recommendation is made that the law be
amended 30 as to prevent undue searches Of
private houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Charged With Fratricide.

KALAMAZOO. Mich, Feb. 14-Albert A. Fos-
dick. county surveyor of Van Buren, county,
has been arrested at Almena, charged with at
tempting TO kill his brother, DIR. Marvin Fos-
dick, on last Tuesday night The brothers are
the only heirs of their father, who died several
years ago and left quite estate. Albert
bought Marvin out and gave him o mortgage
on the property. He could not pay it and
about year ago turned his whole share Of the
estate over TO his brother, the doctor, who con-
traeted TO sell back TO Albert, the latter hoping
to raise the money. The first payment under
this contract would be due in a few DAYS and
the officers made the arrest on the presumption
that Albert attempted 70 kill the doctor to
avoid meeting tie money obligation. No evil
dence 70 sustain the theory has yet been OBJ
taipsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
THE CENTRAL MISSOURI.
A Receiver Desired by New York
Bond Holders.

81. LOUIS. Feb. lathe Farmers loan and
trust company of New York has made applica-
ton in the United States circuit court for the
appointment of a receiver Of the Central Mis-
souri, railroad company, the main line Of which
extends from Kansas City to a point opposite
Alton, Ill, with branch road to ST. Louis, a
distance Of Is miles, and another road to Fay
cite, Mo-. which is II miles long. The road
was bonded to the Cleveland, st. Louis and
Kansas City road for IS 600 900 and by the latter
company to the Central trust company of New
York for $1,000, 900. The bonds were issued in
1855, bearing 5 per cent interest. The number
OF miles embraced in the main line is $50. The
liens against the road amount to some Sl25, 600
The petitioners pray that the court issue q
writ of subpoena, to be directed to the defend
ant road and the several other defendants COM
manding them to appear in court and answer
10 the petition for a receiver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
VALENTINES IN THE MAIL.
The Letter Carriers Labors Greatly
Increased Today.

At the city post Office today there is no rea-
son to think that this is not St Valentines day.
The rush Of mail matter the last two or
three days has been very heavy, made up prin-
cipally Of missiyes tender or comic, a. the case
may be. Yesterday the collectors were very
late in getting back to the Office from their
various trips, owing to the heavy loads they
had to carry, and today the clerks and carriers
are more than busy handling it all The
custom Of sending valentines does not
seem to be on the decline in this
city as yet for the number tina,
have gone through the mails this year ID
considerably in excess of that of last year
They seem to be Of . rather different sort from
formerly. more large, heavy packages and
bulky envelopes, and this fact 10 an added cause
for grievance today among the carriers, whose
pouches are so full that 1t was with difficulty
they could navigate the wet and slippery streets
and keep their precious burdens safe and dry
at the same time,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14

Mrs. and Misses Lyons Of Connecticut avenue
win be ut home tomorrow and will be assisted
by Mrs. VIM. Carlisle, Mrs. Baber, Mrs and
Mis- Payne, Mis- Colquit Miss WAlthall, Miss
Hamilton and Min Bate.
MrAW. L Van Dsrlip entertained her friends
eharmingly last evening as hsr spacious resi-
denoe, PHO b street, the occasion being . pro-
dancing. The FIRST prizes were awarded 70
Mra Knapp and Mr.. J. H. Patrick, and the
BOBBY prizes to Mrs. J. D. Lincoln and Mr.. E.
s: CLARK. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mira George Bancroft, Mr.. and Mra w. d.
Swan. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gregory Mr. and
MIRA J. D. Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. s. Clark,
Mr.. and Mira J. H. Patrick, MIRA c. NJ. Ford.
Mrs Clendenin Of Montana, Mrs. Knapp Of
Canandaigua, N. Y, Miss E. G. Van Derlip Of
Larchmont Manor. NY, Miss Emma Wilson,
L ". Mcknight, Mr.. F. W. Jones and Mr.. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Water In the Wrong Place.

PIrrssrHs, Pa, Feb. l4.-An accident that
might have resulted in esveral fatalities oc-
Cured AZ the forge of the Edgar Thomson
steel works yesterday at Brsddock, Pa. Some
cold water ran into q ladle Of molten metal.
badly scalding Samuel Evans, John Swanson.
vorkmen employed in the forge, and a bow
named Howard Wallace William Iinsay.
another workman, was probably fatally injured
by the explosion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
RedistrictinG Ohio.

The democrats Of the Ohio house and SEN
ate are discussing measures for Fredericksburg
Ohio for Congress purposes. The plan sub
mittsd to the committee last night gives the
democrats twelve districts outside Of Cincin.
matt and Cleveland and two in those places.
The Cincinnati members insisted on thres
members by adding Butler and Cisrmont "a
Hamilton. This was Knocked out because OF
to run for senator provided Congress district
was made for him. His district will BE- Cler-
mont, Butler, Brown and Clinton. II u quite
likely that when the caucus gets 70 considering
the measure 1t will b torn into shreds. Some
they term the obstinacy ana folly of Ger.
tain democrats, who, they say, have adopted The
rule or ruin policy. Some democrats cav Il
they can't have their plan they prefer Che old
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
WE ARE THE PEOPLE.
An American Wins the Skating Cham
pionship of the World.

MONTREAL, Feb. IA cablegram from St
Petersburg says that Louis Rubenstein, the
champion fancy skater Of America, won the
championship of the world in that city yester-
day in the competition under the auspices Of
the St Petersburg amateur skating club. The
contest took place on open air ice and among
the countries which had representatives COM
peting were Austria, Finland, Norway, Sweden
and Russia. From St. Petersburg Rubenstein
goes to Hamburg and Amsterdam, where he
viii compete at fancy skating tournaments to
be held in those places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Lumber Vessel Wrecked.

vIcroRIA, b. c., Feb. IA lumber-laden
ship has gone to pieces on Vargas island, at
the entrance to Clayoquot sound, and all the
crew are lost Indians report the coast strewn
with lumber and one of the vessels masts float
ing with mass of cordage over the reef where
the ship sank. Only one small article was
This was leather pouch Of the kind usually
worn by sailors and contained letters and the
discharge Of one Peterson of Abo, Finland.
These letters are now in possession of the Cath
ole priest at ClayoquOt No bodies came
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Emperor Wilhelm Talks RIGHT

BERLIN, Feb. 14-The emperor has author
lied the publication Of the following remarks
made TO Deputy Baron Eynem: whether We
reap gratitude or ingratitude We shall not
weary in our sndesvors for the welfare of the
working ciasses. because We are convinced that
this viii ultimately enable as to reconcile the
working men with their position in the social
scale. These endeavors will at any rate give
ne quiet conscience for all We do"