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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
A BOYS ESSAY ON CATS.

Cats have four legs and nine
lives. Why they are FIVE legs short
| do not kno at this time. | CESS !
can find out tho when / die.
think cats wood 'be a gould deel
funnyer If they had nine legs and
five lives, don't you /? Cats have
tails which they rap round thare
feat when they set down so as TO
hold them together. ] kno bob
tailed cat that is ashamed to set
down i'll public tall. l guess 1t is
afraid its feat will skater. Tharc
are Tom cats Puss cats, which the
Tom cat is more massive and has a
mere sounding voise, in the mid
night darkly when all elts is still.
Cats cries like babies sometimes,
but you cannot Civ them parrygor-
rick to quiet thare nervus sistems
like you can babies. We hav q
baby at our house that / CESS has
drinkcd about foar quarts of parry
gorrick and every mite 1t cries just
the saim for more. / guess that
baby must have the parrygorrick
habit. Young cats are very frisky
and they will play all day because
they don't have no skool to go to.
| guess | would like to be n young
cat till / growed up to oe a man.
Cats eat milk and mice regular and
the canary for DEE .rt.-Cats are
very clean animals, but / never
thought it was very clean to spit on
thare hands and wash thare faces in
the manner in which they do.
guess have wrote all | kno about
cats.
p. Seats has lectrisity in thare
bucks and they can bio up thare
tales Us big as fi bush when they
are froshus.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
She Had Her susp,c,on..

A gentleman stopped at cabin where
an old negro woman lived, and, while
waiting for one of the children TO get a
bucket Of fresh water, entered into con-
versation with her concerning the crop
prospects 81 did hab TO or five hogs y
said the old woman. but dats
dwindled down till amt got but one
now" Somebody steal them?" II
nebber talks bout my ncighbors, an I
doan' like TO say what become OBJ dc
shoats nebber makes mischief, I
doesn't" Ibid the hogs die?" "Da
muster died; but yer amt agwine "a
say nuthin' ag'in my neighbors.. Dc
hogs disappeared away from beah while
dat man was Twin but amt agyyine
20 say nuthin' ag'in him" "Do you
think that he took them?" Mister, da,
mans dead, an doan' want ter say
puthin' ag'in him; but, femme tell yer,
while dat man was libin' he was a
powerful stumbling block ter hogs"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
OUR AGENTS.

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
Delaying sunset.

A British admiral experienced n pc
culiar privilege recently, affording
thereby one illustration 20 the question
often presented TO the curious as TO
what might happen should the senior
officer Of a ship or feet choose, when
"eight bells" or sunset" Is reported 20
him. TO withhold his MAKE II so,
please" by officially delaying sunset
for over an hour. IL was during the
trial OF Admiral Fairfax some time ago.
BY tho admiralty regulations courts
martial may not sit after sunset. The
trial was almost over when sunset wns
reported on this day, and tho admiral,
being anxious 20 conclude the matter,
officially put the sun back, OF ordered
that II stand still In consequence, all
the ships In Devonport kept their en-
signs flying until after Il was quite
dark.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA,
Senternber %. 1893.

y
All vegetation and agricultural in
terests made very fair progress dur
ing the week Just ended. Flowing
for winter seeding continues,
though rot with desirable rapid
ty; and it is reported that the usual
amount of seed will not be put in
on account of the dry weather; the
dry weather has also had the effect
OF retarding blowing to some ex-
sent; but has been very good for
thc ripening of corn.
Ralnfall-There had been but a
small amount of rain until the 22d,
23rd and oath, when timely showers
occurred throughout the State and
which we're needed; the ground had
become baked--small streams were
dried up and others below the nor
n,al stage. Correspondent from
Clinton, Ohio county, Mr.. j. j.
Jacob, reports thunderstorm in
that locality on the 22nd with rain.
The correspondent from GlenviIle,
Gilmer county, Mr.. Levi Johnson,
reports a fall of hail in his vicinity
on the 10Th, injuring tobacco, corn
and garden vegetables; the hail was
as large as birds eggs. The aver
age rainfall for the State was above
the normal. Heavy rainfall at
Parkersburg, measurement of
LA inches.
Tcmperaturo-Avsrage temporal
turc for the State was 20 degrees
and was above normal; the latter
part of the week was quite cool.
The following places report a maxi
mum temperature Of 90 degrees and
over Sandyvllle, Hedgesville,
Charleston and Berkeley Springs.
Sunshins-Average sunshine for
the State 80 per cent.
Wheat-Wheat being put in, in
fine order, but the weather has been
TOO dry to hasten growth of sown
wheat.
Corn-Corn custingin fun blast;
has ripened unevenly in many To-
calitics, but will make much bet
ter showing than supposed; the
crop will depend largely on the
locality and fertility of the soil;
from uplands will be gathered a
poor crop, but on low lands the
crop will be exceedingly better.
Grass-Grass that has been sown
needing ram and at this writing Is
getting it. Some fall pastures ex-
pected yet.
ock-Stock doing very well
Notwithstanding scarcity of water.
Hogs continue to die Of cholera III
some sections.
Fruit-Fruit generally compare.
lively light crop; grapes reported
. full crop.
w. w. DENT, Observer,
Weather Bureau, Director.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05


The House committee on Bank
ing and Currency after mature de-
liberation decided that more infor.
nation should be obtained by the
committee before 1T reported any
financial bill to the House. In
accordance with that decision the
committee has given Representative
Oats hearing on his bill for the
repeal of tax on state bank currency
and has listened to an argument by
Representative McI,aurIn in favor
of his proposition to issue 1925, 000,-
000 in greenbacks to increase the
currency in circulation. The chair
man Of the committee has been re-
quosted to obtain as much informa-
tion rs possible from the various
State governments OH the subject OF
State banks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05

The sensational statements con-
corning the nomination of MIR. j.
j Van Allen to be Ambassador TO
Italy will doubtless be investigated
by the Senate committee on For
elgn Relations before his nomina.
ton is acted upon. No one believes
that either President Cleveland or
ex-Secretary Whitney was party
to any promise made to give Mr..
Allen this position because of his
having made a large campaign con-
tribution, and an investigation will
probably show that no such promise
was made by anybody.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
A SNAKE STORY.

The most remarkable snake story
We have heard this season comes
from Bluestone. Jerry Thorn and
his family have been annoyed very
much all summer by snakes, which
have frequently invaded the sancti-
10 of the home circle, but nothing
IN all their experience equals the
adventure of Mrs. Thorn with a
copperhead q few days ago. She
Was making new dress and had
partly sewed up the lining, when
she land the dress down on the floor
while she went to attsnd to some
other matter. On her return she
finished sewing the hning in her
dress and then put it on and wore
1T down to the residence OF j. A.
Peck, where she spent the day. On
her return she changed the dress,
hanging the new one by the wall.
The next day her son Ballard
thought he noticed peculiar
movement Of the dress, as il a
mouse were inside, aud upon in.
vestigatfon he found a coppcrbead
snake sewed in the lining. lie lost
no time in killing the reptile, but
Mrs. Thorn still has "crawly"
feelings when she puts on that
dress. Princeton Jour5saI.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
ExPE(,TAYION Ov I.rF-r,

The figures con hardly be arbitrary.
or misleading. and we can safely infer
that the conclusion which they warrant
is truly natural law. AS we have i'm
dicated. we are disposed to look for it's
explanation rather TO the circumstances
and modes OF life of the two sexes than
70 any structural or sexual popularity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

All persons are notified not TO
hunt or range on any of my land
either iuclOsed OF un-Inclosed
under penalty Of prosecution. Ny
purpose 10 10 keep all reckless and
irresponsible persons from putting
out fire and otherwise damaging my
property, but al my friends can
obtain a permit for the season by
application TO me.
WIZ. G.. BgOwx,
Kingwood, W. Va.
Sept %, '93.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05

The House began the debate on
the Tucker bill for The repeal Of
the Federal election laws according
to programme, and so FAR it has
been.conducted upon Constitutional
grounds, although 1t may get down
to partIzanship any hour. Although
b will not alter or postpone the
result, the order under which the
House 10 acting making October 9th
the last day OF the debate, the
absence Of a quorum Of Democrats
at times is enoagh to aggrayatc the
party leaders and TO justify the
adoption Of proposition Which has
been made, " keep 3 record OF the
absentees and to see that their con-
sHtuents are informed through The
party ppors in their districts Of
every days abseuce without leave.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05

This would be troublesome to the
congressman, but just to their con
stituents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05

Ill rabuIes &c eome . s.ay.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05

There arc at present 939 patients
undor treatment at the West Viz
GINA hospital for the insane at
Weston. OF this number 47S are
females and 4G1 males. There are
still outside confined in Jail at yari-
Gus points 10 the State II lunatics
- males and u females. These
with the IS at The new Spencer hoe.
pital, and 10 colored patients who
arc not provided Tor at the colorsd
asylam at Weston, constitutes the
total number Of The insane in tho
State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-05

''CastorIa isso well adapted TO children. that
Irecommcnd 1t cs superior TO any prescrirtio,,
known To mo-" II. a. ARcuEn, IL. D.,
Ill co. Oxford e.. Brooklyn, =. Y.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

A reporter of this paper noticed a
fine new Columbian Atlas at j. NJ.
McGill & Cos. grocery store and was
surprised to learn that they are actu-
ally giving away this valuable work,
worth four or five dollars, to their
customers The plan of gift is as fol-
lows: Each customer is given a card,
and every time purchase is made,
the corresponding number, in dollars
aud cents, are punched out, until all
the numbers on the card amounting
to $40, are punched out, when the
customer is awarded the book. This
firm handles the best goods at lowest
prices-wil not be undersold. Cou-
sidering this, the fine atlas is a strong
incentive to the public TO buy there,
Go and see this noted new atlas Of the
world. 2-7-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

We may be trille premature, but
we have few things in spring goods
which we would like to call your at
tention to; Negligee shirts in i'm
ported clothes and exclusive patterns.
Superior values IN silk and cotton sus-
penders. Our handkerchief stock is
complete--see our 6 for 81 goods; our
white hemstitched fancies and silk in
regular and extra sizes; also received
part Of our spring underwear viii
be pleased to show you these goods
whether you are reany to purchase or
not. SHARPE Il JORDAN,
2-l5-tf IIatters and Furnishers.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20


AT $50 this evening at Ghio's
opera house Mr., r. e. Graham will
present in this city his new revised
edition of LARRY, The Lord" first
class comedy, which has met with a
full measure of critical approval
wherever presented. Mr.. R. E. Gra-
ham, an actor of excellent attainment,
and the original company will be in
the production. The play never
drags for q moment, but abounds with
sparkling music, good singing Of bal
lads, parodies and choruses, witty
dialogues and neat dancing, which is
said to afford the star and his COM
pany excellent opportunities for fun
making.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Mothers, wives and sisters, should
urge their sons, husbands and brothers
to make provision for their comfort
and welfare during life, which they
would otherwise be unable to do, in
case of sudden and unexpected death,
by joining q reliable beneficiary organ
ization, such as the X 0 4 NJ, The
cost is hardly missed each month,
The X o I NJ have record Of which
they are Justly proud. 2.20-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn e6ectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known,
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50t
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kE NEW YoRK, nv
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
ECZEMA 3 LONG YEARS
Tried Many Remedies. Then Tried
Cuticura and Suffered No More.
Complete Cure for $500.

have used your CuTIoURA REMEDIES with
great satisfaction for was a sufferer from Eczema
for three long years. l tried good many RENE
dies, but yours have proved blessing to me, for
since then have not suffered any more. ! am now
entirely cured, and 1t only cost me five dollars for
your CUTIoURA REMEDIES. AS for your CUIlcuRA
Soar / do not use any other. It is good for the
skin. have given CUTIcURA to my friends, and
they like it. It gives satisfaction to all who have
tried 1t. all can say, It Is good.
HENRY GR0SSIE,
sos Market Street, Shreveport La
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
500 Reward SlOO

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh HalPs Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the founda-
tion of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building
up the constitution ana assisting
nature is dong its work. The pro
prietors have so much faith in its
curative bowers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials. Address,
Il. j. CHENNEY 81 Co.,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
BE~Sold by Druggists, 75c.

Ihave about % boxes Of laundry
soap 10 Of pearline, 20 of canned
goods that will be sold at less than
cost in order to close out my grocer
les. One delivery wagon.
N, L. Davis, Prop. Racket Store.
2-16-tf.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
ADeserved Compliment.

w. r. Leroy has moved from Hon
ey Grove and will make Texarkana
his home in the future. II Is with
deep regret that we part with Mr. Le-
Roy, as he was a good citizen and one
of the best tailors within our knowl-
edge. In his trade he had few equals
and so far as we know, no superiors.
We are glad to know that he is not
so far off that he cannot look after his
old Honey Grove trade, as he informs
us that he expects to give Honey
Grove his special attention and will
extend our people the same courtesies
as when he was in our midst.
The above deserved compliment is
paid to Texarkana's most excellent
and popular merchant tailor, Mr.. w
r. Leroy, who, during his compare
lively brief residence in our city, has
succeeded, not alone in building up q
large and select trade, but has won
for himself high place in the esteem
and confidence of this people. 2-17-1W
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
How 10 Save Doctor Bills.

Many doctors bill has been saved
by the use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. The name is household
word in many parts of the country,
Chamberlain's medicines have an ex-
tensiye sale in the Worlds Fair City
and many people testify to the merits
of their different remedies. Chicago
Daily Calumet.
For sale by all druggists.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Mai. p. r. Norwood has had an odd
experience in quitting tobacco. Last
week he had a severe bilious attack,
and could not smoke his wonted cigar,
and after getting well discovered that
he had lost all taste and desire for to-
baccoin any form, Has not smoked
since, and now has a distaste for
same.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
McElrae,s S Mline Of Cardul

and THEDFoRD'S BLACK-DRAUGHr are
for sale by the following merchants il
TeXarkana.
Smith Drug Company.
w A Robinson.
S Lemly
l. M Williams.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Sunday was a great day for the
Olive Street Baptist church. DR..
Carroll preached morning and even
ing on the following themes: winning
Souls" at night, "God with us" His
burning eloquence will long be re-
membered. The church owed nine
hundred and seventy-five dollars yes
terday morning, but with the gener-
GUS contributions of our friends the
debt was paid off and last night DR.
Carroll offered the dedication prayer
now speak for the church and return
the heartfelt thanks of the Olive
Street church to every one of the lib
eral hearted contributors This
church is no longer in debt
r. d. Wilson.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
Very Bad Sore Cured

In the summer Of 1889 had a sore and hole
In my foot. 1t continued to get bigger, and at last
II was as big as q half dollar. 1 was completely
helpless unable to walk. After suffering with it
for two and half years, tried everything, but
without relief 1 got the CUTIoURA REMEDIES,
and they were the only thing that cured my foot
CUTIoURA Is my friend forever and ever.
HENRY ALBERT SCHAEFFER, JR.,
400 Custom House st., New Orleans, La.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Prof. d. j. Evans will begin drilling
the choral class in the scriptural can
tata "Joseph," tonight, at the Y M c
A hall. About twenty male and ten
female voices will assist Prof. Evans
in rendering it, for the benefit of the
Y M C A, after a two or three weeks
practice. Those who have consented
to assist are requested to be on hand
at 8 p. IN.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Ny son was afflicted with skin disease, itching,
and breaking out in large boils all over his body
We tried everything else, but all to no effect.
After using cGe box of the CUTIcURA, and two bot
ties of the CUTIcURA REsoLyENT, he was com.
pletely restored to health again. They are good
medicines, which recommend to every one.
WILLIAM sMALTZ, No. River Mills, w, Va.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Two eligible ana desirable resi-
dence lots in Hot Springs, to exchange
for Texarkana property; or will sell
at bargain, W. G. Cook.
l-12-u
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

We are anxiously awaiting the con-
summation Of one Of the most unique
engagements on record The writer
has the honor of being witness to
the contract and win make it his duty
to see that the same is faithfully car
ried out.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Mr.. Richard Chappell, formerly a
well known citizen of the East side, is
spending few days with his Texar-
kama friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

See advertisement Of S. M. Hardin
& Co., now on West Broad street
next door to McGil's. Don't buy or
sell your second hand goods before
seeing them. 2-6-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Capt H. A. McCants, the well
known Garland City merchant came
in this morning and is spending the
day in our midst.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

CT, Mcdonald, of Denton, Tex.
came in yesterday morning, and
autographed at the Benefited.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Hugh Sutton, the popular Red river
planter, is in the city to-day greeting
his numerous Texarkana friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Mr.. r. J. O'Dwyer, of the New
York Store, returned from market
yesterday. He visited New York
Chicago and St, Louis, and purchased
large and splendidly assorted stock
of prettiest new goods, of every de
scription, which will soon commence
to arrive.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Our popular friend Mr.. Clande
Skeen, of the First National Bank, ap-
pears to have been engaged in a "cyc-
ling" contest against time. He bears
the marks Of his conquest but wears
the honors modestly, as becomes the
victor.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

j. A. White, of Commerce, Tex, a
well known business man, spent yes
terday in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

II. E. Henderson, a popular citizen
of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed
Sunday in the city.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

ID. L. Andrews, a prominent bust
ness man Of Hope, came in yesterday
a. M, and spent the day with his
Texarkana friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Everybody says the Spanish Stand
ard is the best sc. cigar on earth.
1-10-tf SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20
Free Of Charge.

All wall paper soIu oy us trimmed
ready for the wall, free Of charge.
1-26-tf SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

BE. Ward has opened a new gro
Gerry and confectionery store at No.
225 East Broad Street, and solicits
public patronage. 10 II
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

From the many applications for
membership being presented in the
X o 4 NJ, it is to be inferred that it is
mertorious order. Its record is
something any beneficial organization
might well be proud of. 2.20-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

o. N. Williams, of Mt Pleasant, was
one of the many visitors who passed
the Sabbath in the Gate City.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Legg, of Fort
Worth, spent the Sabbath with their
Texarkana friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

v.M. Davis, a popular citizen OF
Waldo, Ark, was a visitor in the city
yesterday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

]. G. Montgomery, apopular citizen
of Waco, was visitor in the city on
yesterday.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Mr.. j. w. Aronson and wife of Dal-
las, spent the sabbath in this city en-
rodte to their home.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

j. G, Goldman, well known citi-
zen of Sulphur Springs, Texas, spent
Yesterday with his TeXarkana friends.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

f. P. McMullen, of Hot Springs,
arrived in the city last evening, and is
spending the day here.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-02-20

Walter Meyers, popular young
business man of Greenville, Tex, is a
visitor in the city to-day.