davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-06
DOWN WENT MCKINLEY TO THE
BOTTOM OF THE SEA.
MCKINLEY TARIFF BILL.

There IS not a section or a line in
the entire bill that wiH open the
market for another 6nshcl Of wheat
or another barrel Of pork.-JAMEs
G. BLAINE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-06

Virginia sends ten representa-
tiyes to congress. A solid delega-
ton,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-06
BOREMAN's-
julius K. Monroe,
SURVEYOR 0gL8NpA a.,
HHnHAHnnn. W.

VIII answer calls for land surveying from any
part 81 the county promptly an az reasonable
rates Plots. dralts and calculations neatly and
accurately made from deeds OF field notes. Lay.
Ing ont aud grading pixies. country roads and
tramWays also laying out town lots sreofs.
touudaLous. etc. correspondence solicited
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-11-06
PLEASANT DISTRICT.

In pleasant Squire Ben Conner
is elected Commissioner over j. j.
Kelly by 10 majority. The vote
stood
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
Mhat is CnstOria Z

CastOria is DR.. Samuel Pitchers pre-.
scription for infants and children. 1t
contains neither Opium, Morphine, nor
other Narcotic substance. 1t is a harm.
less substitute for paregoric, Drops,
Soothing Syrups, and Caster Oil. 1t.
is pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty
years use by Millions of Mothers. Cas-.
toria destroys worms and allays fever
ishness. CastOria prevents vomiting
Sour Curd, cures Darrhea and Wind
Collie CastOria relieves teething trou-
bles, cures constipation and hatulency.
Castoria assimilates the food, regulates
the stomach and bowels, giving heal
thy and natural sleep. Castora is the
children's panacea - the Mothers
Friend.
"The use of CastOria is so universal
and its merits so we'll known that it
seems a work of supererogation to en-
dOrse it. Few are the intelligent fam
lilies who do not keep Gas toria within
easy reach. CARLOS MARTYR, DID.
New York City.
Late Pastor BlOOmingfeld Reformed
Church
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

A correspondent of a Canadian re-
ligious paper is indignant at the slip
shOd ritual of old Trinity in New York
city. 1t is generally supposed here
abOuts that the authorities of that
great parish are at least familiar with
ritual proprieties. But it seems not.
for this correspondent thus criticises
recent service in that church 1.-Two
bishops beside the bishop of the diocese
were present. In addition to the US
ual parish cross which headed the
procession and the Episcopal cross
which was carried before Bishop Pot
ter, a cross apiece was carried before
the other two Bishops, who, being out
side of their own diocese, had no right
to such a distinction. Iti such blum
ders as these that bring into contempt
all real and true ritual"
1t is we'll to have such tremendously
important issues clearly brought out.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
FRANK LEsI1E,s Popn1AR MoNru1 V

FRANK LESLIE'S POPULAR MONTHLY
FOR AUGUST, 1S9O.-The Seven Mod
ern Engineering Wonders of the
World" described by Arthur v. Alb
bott, with elaborate illustrations, in
the August number of Frank Leslie .
Popular Monthly, are: The new
Fourth Bridge, Scotland The Eiffel
Tower, Paris; the new Croten Acque-
duct, New York the blowing up of
the Hell-gate Instructions, New York {;
the Eads Jetties at the mouth of the
Mississippi ; the st. Gothard Tunnel
Switzerland ; and the Brooklyn or
East River Bridge. An article on
"The Tin-Mines of the Black Hills"
conveys information as to that coun-
try's resources which will surprise
many readers; ''Zoar and the Zoar-
ties" is picturesque account of re-
markable Ohio community and
STORMS and Cloud-bursts" are inter
estingly discussed by DIR. Felix S. Os-
Wald. There are also numerous short
illustrated sketches, poems aud stories.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
Both Ankles Crushed.

In railroad smash up in 1876, had
both ankles badly crushed. Soon af-
ter Blood poison set in, and both legs
from my knees down, were covered
with liberated sores, that refused all
efforts to heal. / was virtually help
less for ten years, being bedridden
most of the time. During all the time
l was attended by the best physicians
in this State, and must have taken a
cart load of medicine, without receiv-
ing any relief or being benefited in
any way. In 1887 l was induced to
try Swift's Specific Is. S. S. l com
menced to improve from the first dose,
and continued to get better, until to-
day l am as sound and we'll as any
man in the universe. This was two
years ago, since which have had
no return Of sores or pain in the legs
From my experience | cOnscientiouslv
believe that Swift's Specific Is. S. S J
has no equal as blood purifier, and
cheerfully recommend it to any one
suffering from any disease of the blood.
CHARLES e. HAMILTON,
Russellville, Indiana.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
Enilmres inI.ir.

People fail in many ways In business.
IN morality, in religion, in happiness and
in health. 4 weak heart is often an unex.
pected cause Of failure in life. Ifthc blood
does not circulate properly in the lungs.
there Is shortnesss Of breath, asthma,
etc; IN the brain dizziness, headache. etc.
IN; IN the stomach wind, pain, indigestion,
congestion. etc. Pain in left side shoulder
and stomach is caused by heart strain. For
all these maladies DR.. Miles New Cure
for the heart and lungs is the best remedy.
Sold, guaranteed and recommended bv ].
W. bennoy, Treatise free
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
A farmer near St. Louis has a nest

A farmer near St. Louis has a nest
of owls in his barn and they keep it
free from rats and mice. The birds
lay up provisions at night for the next
day. The farmer marked the bodies of
the mice he found by cutting off one
foot with pair of scissors. At night
all the marked mice would be gone
and the. next morning there would be
a fresh supply.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

Germany appears to be determined
to waste no time in asserting her su-
premacy over her sphere of influence
in Africa. Or. Peters and Emin
Pasha are both at head of large expe-
ditiOns, and regions which have not
hitherto been explored will soon see
the trader and the soldier. One of the
most remarkable incidents in the ag-
gressive movements of the Germans is
the prominence now accorded to DR..
Peters. A year ago he was not recog-
nized by the Government at Berlin,
and was secuted by the German press
as an adventurer; while to-day he is
counted as a considerable factor in the
work of conquest.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

CQAAlENpABLE-All claims not con-
sistant with the high character of Syr-
up of Figs are purpOsely avoided by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver
and bowels, cleansing the system eff
fectualy but it is not a oure.all and
makes 40 pretentions that every bot.
tie will not substantiate.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is so well known and so ponular
as TO need no special mention. All who have
used Electric BtteTs sing the same song Of praise
a plrer medicine does not exist and It is guar
anteed TO do all that is claimed FIectric RTttcrs
VIII cure all diseases OF the Liver and Kidnevs,
VIII r,moye PimpleS, Boils, salt Rheum and
9lner affections caused by impure blood Will
drive Malaria from the system and prevpnt as
well as cure all Malarial vers-For cure Of
Headache. Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed
bottle at Jas. T. lIOflecker's Drug store.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
Is Communion Inourahls, ,

Read the following MI. c, Il. Morris Newark
Ark, says Was down with Abscess Of Lungs.
ana friends and physicians pronounced me an
incuIanie Consumptive. Began taking Dr.
Mug new discovery for Consumption, am now
on my third bottle, aud able to oversee the work
on my iarm. II is the finest medicine ever made
:. Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio says Had
II not been for Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption l would have died Of Lung Troubles
Was given up by doctors Am now in best of
health Try It, Sample bottles free at Jas.
+. HOheckers Drug Store, smyrna and G. C..
HarmOnSOn's, Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

A convention of colOred men from
every state in the Union has been
call to meet at Atlanta, Ga, the last of
July to consider the political prospects
of their race. Charles H. J. Taylor,
the negro minister to Liberia, under
President Cleveland, and a lawyer of
Atlanta, is the chief promoter of the
convention, and his object is declared
to be the spread of democratic princi-
pies among the cOloreG race.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

The list Ofwedding presents to Ex-
plOrer Stanley does not mention any as
coming from Emin Pasha. The gen
tleman who was rescued" from Africa
against his will might have done some
thing to prove his gratitude.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
AnImpOrrumt Matter.

Druggists every report that the sales of
the restorative Nervine nerve food and
medicine-are astonishing exceedin@ anv-
thing they ever had, while it gives univrr-
sal satisfaction in headache, nervousness.
sleeplessness, sexual dibiity, backache.
poor memory, fits, dizziness etc. TavIor
Bros, of Byran, O.; Ambury x Murphy
OF Battle Greek Mich. G. b. Woodworfh
y Go. Of Fort Wayne, Ind and hundreds
OF others say that they never handled any
medicine thst sold so rapidly. or gave such
satisfaction. Trial bottle Of this great med
leine and Book of Nervous Diseases. free
at j. W. Denney's who guarantees and
recommends it,
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

A new element named "damaria," is
said to have been discovered in the
crater of an extinct volcano in Damara.
land. 1t is reported to have an atom
ic weight of only O.5, or half that Of by
drOgen, and therefore, it is the lightest
known substance.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

A farmer in Northern Maine recent
ly drank three bottles of Jamaica GIN
ger to drive away the blues. He after
wards went to sleep in the barn. and a
COW laid down on him and broke two
of his ribs, and he has not been able to
do any work since.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT'S SPECIFIC CO.,
Atlanta. Ga.

Ifyou have made up your mind to
buy Hoods Sarsaparilla do not be in
duced to take any other. Hoods Sal-
saparilla isa peculiar one. possessing.
by virtue of its peculiar combination.
proportion and preparation, curative
pow er superior to any other article of
the kind.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

1t is estimated that the gold and
silver coin on the bottom of the At
lantic Ocean amounts to about So
100000 dollars and most of it will re-
main there.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

The Philadelphia Normal School for
girls has sent out into the world 164
graduates in cooking. This will be
pleasing news to the manufacturers of
dyspepsia remedies.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

London has just adopted the district
messenger system of America, and is
greatly tickled with it, The Yankee
notion has taken deep root in the Brit.
ish mind.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
PURE LIFE INSURANCE
VERSUS
TONTTEIE.

10 mel lives
contingent.
are INsUR better than IOntiae?
it.
adds the
of of diminishing them.
inability
unless eay premium paid for 10 Is 20 years.
Accommodations instances thousands dollars
policy
OF insured o else all will be
dividends
compes company
be willing to give
PURE based principles
all with
be losers.
INOTE-A prominent Life Insurance
"The principle the rob the unfortunate cancng their poll
when impossible
for premiums and the object of the is which
GGme"l
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

A London correspondent says it
costs for dress alone from $500 to
$1,000 to have the pleasure of bowing
to Queen Victoria" That settles il.
We shall never bow to the Queen.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

Education Is looking up. Portraits
of college graduates are now appearing
in the daily newspapers alongside of
those of the baseball players.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

A newspaper article on How to
prevent war;" is going the rounds.
You may think Remain single, is the
answer, but it isn't.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

1t is our surroundings that deter
mine the temper of our minds. This
idea occurred to a man who stepped
on a tack with his boots on.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

ITS very kind of you, old fellow, to
come down to see me off," mot at all
BOlus, I'm ouly too glad to do it,"
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

The equivalent, in English money, of $500
was once offered by an old lady in London for
the return of a favOrite cat which had strayed
or been stolen. People called her crank"
and perhaps she was. 1t is unfortunate that
one of the gentler sex should ever gain this
title, yet many do. 1t is, however, frequently
not their fault. Often functional derange-
ments will apparently change Il wOman's en-
tire nature. Don't blame such sufferers if
they are " cranky" but tell them to use DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, which is an in-
fallible remedy for " female weaknesses"
Favorite Prescription has cured thou
sands of poor, bCd-riddCn suffering women of
" female weakness" " painful irregularities, ul-
cerations, organic dSplaccments and kindred
ailments too numerous to mention, 1t is the
only medicine for women, sold by druggists,
under positive guarantee that it will i'm
every case, give satisfaction or the price (SlOW
will be refunded.
WORLDS DISPENSARY MEDICAL AsSOCIA-
TION. Proprietors, Buffalo, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

I've got new dog I'd like to sell
You, said fancier to Fangle. Not
much,' replied Fan!le; "Why I've
got four marriageabIe daughters"
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

Strange to say lovers on the stage
come together by acting a part.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

How soon does the crying baby in
the house grow to be girl with pia-
no
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

The PrOhibitionists of Alabama have
nominated the Rev. S. l.. Russell for
Governor.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

Played Out--baseball. 1t is one of
the games that can't be played indoors.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

Chicago is about to build a 81, 100000
Masonic Temple, IS stories high. We
presume the upper stories will be ded-
icated to the higher degrees.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23

Footprints on the sands oftime have
no high heels to them.
Smyrna times., 1890-07-23
"Is Young Remnant in 2r

mo; Mr.. Remnant is out of town
for few days"
"Ah, ! see taking rest suppose ?"
No; he's away on his vacation"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-25
Destructive Hailstorms.

A terrific wind, rain and hail storm, ac-
companied by the roaring noise of q tor
nado, passed north of Monmouth, Ill.
The mercury fell twenty-five degrees in
two hours. Hail fell as large as walnuts
and many windows were broken. The roar
Of the storm created a panic in that city.
Bloomington, ILL.,, and its surroundings
we're deluged. -Four inches of water fell in
less than an hour. All the streams are far
out of their banks. Great damage has
been done to country roads and bridges.
A phenomenal fall of hail as large as
walnuts accompanied the storm. The
glass i'll the greenhouses was demolished
by the hail. At Minner, seventeen miles
west of this city, nearly every window in
town was broken. The country between
Minner and here was deluged and consid-
cradle injury was done to the Chicago u
Alton track. Piles of ties were tloated away,
many of them being lodged on the rails.
Tie young wheat and garden vegetables
were crushed fat.
Covirgton, Ind, was visited by one of
OF the most severe hail storms experienced
for many years. The storm came from
the west and last for twenty minutes.
Hail stones rs large as walnuts and many
as large as hens eggs fell, covering the
ground to the depth of four inches. Many
window lights were broken by the hail
and considerable damage was done to fruit
and growing crops.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-25
SHORT BITS OF NEWS.

APoRTUGUEsE expedition 1900 strong
has gone up the Shire river to attack
Mponda, Africa. ..
A YOUNG man named e. l.. Tracy has
been arrested at Winncmucca, New, for
murder committed in Chicago last No
vember.
IN the supplementary ballots for mem
bers of the German reichstag the conserv-
%atives. nationals and an,i-Semitics gained
one seat each, the radicals lost two seats
and the clericals one.
A DESPERATE fight occurred between
parties Of Tyrolese and Czechs soldiers at
Innsbruck, Austria. The men used their
bayonets and several were badly wounded.
AT the close OF the preliminary hearing
in North New Portland, Me-, Micah w.
Norton was held to answer the charge of
numbering his housekeeper. Mrs. Cooley.
THE London Daily Neus' Brussels
special says it is stated that Belgium has
guaranteed a loan of 4eG, 600, 600 for the
Congaree state. II is rumored in this
connection that King Leopold declines an
offer of 81, OG0, coo from GERMANY toward
this loan.
A PICTURE by Gainsborough valued at
600 600 and q large quantity of valuable
tapestry were destroyed by a fire in Baron
James Ferdinand dc R%othschild's country
seat IN A%ylsbury, England.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-25
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
Climuti Conditions in the Northwest Havc
Been Most Favorable to Planting.
Ill., ..a.4l.. aren lr1lak;o Cor the week

Climatic Conditions liz the Northwest Have
Been Most Favorable to Planting.
The weather crop bulletin for the week
ending Saturday says:
The weather during the past week has
been the most favorable of the season for
growing crops and general farm work
throughout the entire valleys and north
west, the conditions extending southwark
to Texas and the Gulf states, and seeding
is progressing rapidly as far north as MIN
nesota and Dakota, where conditions were
very favorable.
The dry weather in Kansas has not I'M
favorably affected crops in that state,
where corn planting is in progress, and
oats, wheat and grass are growing rapidly.
Crop prospects have improved in the
south, where the planting Of cotton and
corn is in progress. While crops were
generally improved in Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi, Richland and St. John parishes in
Louisiana are suffering from overflow, and
the uplands in Mississippi are TOO dry and
much in need of rain.
The light frosts which occurred in the
south Atlantic states on the 18th slightly
injured tender vegetables, but caused no
damage to staple crops. In the middle
Atlantic states the weather was generally
unfavorable, farm work being much re-
tarded by continued rain and wet ground.
In Virginia, however. the weather was
more favorable for wheat and grass and
tho seeding of oats.
Reports from New England show that
blowing and planting in that section have
been DELAYED by the wet condition of the
ground, but tobacco has been planted in
Connecticut, potatoes are being planted in
| Massachusetts, and an average sugar crop
is expected in Vermont.
The season is reported as unusually
backward in Oregon; rain, hail and snow
occurred during the week; farm work was
retarded; and the condition of wheat is
r omising, but slow in growth, frequent
frosts having caused no material damage.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-25
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Crop Bulletin for the Two States.

Crop Bulletin for the Two States.
S. w. Glenn, of the United States signal
office, and director Of the North and South
Dakota crop and weather service, has
ISSUED the following crop bulletin for the
week ending April 10, and is the fourth
bulletin Of the present season:
The temperature has apparently been
about the average, possibly q little below
,n North Dakota, aud above the average in
South Dakota.
The amount of sunshine has been about
the average over both states.
Reports indicate that the rainfall has
been below the average in North Dakota, in
South Dakota about the average over the
north, and above over the south half. In
North Dakota seeding and farm work has
been retarded by ground frost'..and dry top
soil. In South Dakota Iseeding is we'll adj
vanced and spring work general. From a
few points the ground is reported too wet,
from recent copious showers. Throughout
South Dakota, except along the Missouri
river, north from Buffalo county, the
ground is reported in excellent condition"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-25
Another Ship Goes Down.

The Mariposa, from Australia, brings adj
ditional details Of the wreck Of the steamer
Quetah off Thurdah island. About 8
o'clock in the evening, the passengers, who
were holding an impromptu musicale, were
startled by the sudden stoppage of the en-
gines and the grating Of the vessels keel
on a sunken rock. In less than three min
utes the Quetah had sunk out of sight,
leaving 291 people struggling in the waves.
Some were borne under by tan
gled rigging and others, more fortu-
nate, chung to floating wreckaee.
One hundred and thirteen lives were lost.
Of l26 whites only 80 escaped, while of l65
negroes 80 survived, many whites being
imprisoned in the state rooms. Capt.
Sanders states that he was on the bridge
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-04-25
STOCK ON THE RANGE.
TIE SITUATION NOT TIE BEST, NOR
YET THE WORST,
Northern Pastures Are Short and Dry
In Texas II Is ~Bctter-Ncws OF Ono sort
OF Another from Many Points.
CONDITION of the Ranges.

John Clay, it,, president of the Wyom-
ing Stock Growers association, and a
member of the stock yards firm Of Clay,
| Robinson & Co., Chicago. is probably one
| of the best posted men on range cattle in
| the United States. OF the present condi-
tions and future prospects of this branch
, of the live stock industry he says:
"The past winter, so far as the range
districts are concerned, was somewhat En-
ratio. To commence in the north and
west, Dakota, Montana, and eastern Wyo-
ming end Colorado enjoyed q remarkably
mild season, but it has been dry beyond
any precedent. Practically there has been
no moisture in those regions since last
June. Cattle, consequently, except in a
few favored pastures, have wintered badly.
The death loss has not been ex-
c%essive, but the condition of the cattle Is
tower than I have ever known it. Except
we have good rains and a favorable season,
the prospect for good beef is not encour-
nging. 1t is too early to anticipate what
the calf crop will be. With stock cattle
very thin we cannot expect any large in
crease in this department.
"On the Pacific slope the winter has been
the severest ever experienced. The snow
fall seemed to stop at the divide betwixt
the Pacific and the Atlantic. Great loss
has taken place, more especially as the
summer of 1889 was exceedingly dry and
there was less feed than usual. Allclasses
of stock have suffered, but it will be i'm
possible to estimate the ratio Of loss till
midsummer.
"ln the south and southwest, more es-
pecially in Texas, the season has been favor
able Genial days, with a fair mountain
start, and the prospects are aattering.
1.-The market for range cattle, except for
steers, shows no improvement. For good
3-year-old Wyoming and Colorado feeders
there has been an active demand lately at
prices considerably higher than a year ago.
Such cattle are closely picked up; almost
hone offering. southern steers would
probably nave participated in the rise had
there not been SO many difficulties III the
way of the southern cattle grower. The
closing Of the Cherokee strip has been a
great blow to the trade in young steers.
While the Texas cattle grower would not
take heed to warnings he has received con-
corning quarantine matters for several sea-
sons. The just discrimination against all
cattle liable to give northern cattle splen
etc fever has shut up many avenues of
trade, and it is certain that from this time
forth the southern cattle districts will need
to look after and mature the greater part
Of their crop of cattle.
"'Prices are a little lower than last year
up to date for young steers. The better
grades will probably improve in price, but
I cannot see any hope for the medium and
and cannon cradaS"