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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been ap-
propriately called the curse of rnank ind
1t is the one disease that physicians can
not cure: their mercurial aud potash
remedies only bottle mp the poison in
the system. to surely break forth in a
more virulent form, resulting in a total
wreck of the system.
Mr.. Prank B. Martin, a prominent
leweler at gao Pennsylvania Ave. WASH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

First Boy-I'll go to heaven when
die.
Second Boy-Yes. will too.
My NAV says it ain't safe to leave
me where there is fire.
TIT
Tommy, you didn't come to
school yesterday afternoon"
"No'm. there was a circus in
town and paw an maw, an Aunt
Caddie. an Uncle Tom an Cousin
Bob all wanted to take me-"
TIT
First Burglar-"Hello, Jim !
Why, you look as if you had been
in railroad accident since saw
you last. What's wrong ?"
Second Burglar-"l got into a
house where the woman was waitin'
up for her husband, and she mis-.
took me for him"
! tt
"0ur whole neighborhood has
been stirred up" said tho regular
reader.
The editor of the country weekly
seized his pen. "rell me all about
it," he said. What we want is
news. What stirred it up
"Plowing," said the farmer.
TIT
The Kingwood ARGUS is one of
the most valuable and appreciated
OF our exchanges. Brother Brown
has trite and forceful way of put.
ting things that we rather like.
Barring its politics, THE ARGUS
is ali right, and is one Of the ablest
edited papers in the State. THe
Elkins Iuter- Mountain.
TIT
Inc Hon. Neil j. Fortney, of
Klngwood, was in town Monday
aud remained over till Tuesday
morning, when he went up the G..
u Is. into Barbour and Randolph
counties. Mr.. Fortney filed the
office of Prosecuting Attorney ia
Preston for twelve years, and is now
candidate for the Judgeship in this
circuit. He is out looking up his
chances for the nomination. Mr..
Fortnoy is an able lawyer. --Graf-
ton Sentinel.
TIT
The Pomeroy (O) chicken
thieves are evidently slick set.
One night recently good citizen
Of the town arranged doub
barrel shot gun. loaded with buck.
shot, in such position that should
the door of his coop be opened the
gun would be discharged and the
contents Of the weapon wonld enter
the body Of the unweIcome guest
and make his hide unfit for holding
even corn shucks. The next morn.
ing when the enterprising citizen
visited his hen roost his shot gun
as well as twenty eight fine Leghorn
hens had been stolen.
TIT
The Cheat River r. Il. engineers
have again visited Parsons having
made survey on the west. side Of
Cheat River from RowlesburR.
The route vert side of Cheat River
from Rowlesburg to Parsons is 3
miles shorter than the route be-
tween those two points OH the east
side Of the river. IF this railroad
10 built on either survey It will
enter the town Of Parsons west side
Of Cheat River. The engineers
will make q report Of their survey
TO the company at Pittsburg. this
week. Bro. Brown, OF Tbs ARGUS
can keep bis eye on the old "hens"
now. -Tucker Repu5IicaH.
TIT
Were ] member of PrestOnian's q
good Democracy I would shout /:
"Hurrah for THE WEST VfRofvTA
ARGUS !" Now there's q journal
that is eRjoyiug the present cam
paign with the utmost avidity.
And The editors readers are enjoy.
ing it with him IIas'ut nc the
laugh on the Republican populaco,
and don't he promulgate that smile
Of innocence ? There is no use 10
beat around The bush ; Mr.. Brown
has the high seat in this little DO.
litical panorama Of wonders. and
be apparently has n doublesfocus
view Of the inside machinery that
manipulates the outside figure
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
READY MADE BRAINS.

Sound Currency" Plate Matter Furnished
Free to the Country Newspapers By the
Reform Club Of New York City,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

Notwithstanding pressure to re-
lax the strict enforcement of the
immigration laws brought by agents
OF the steamship lines. Ccmmis-
sloner stump, OF the Immigration
Bureau, says tho letter of the law
will be strictly enforced, and that if
1t becomes necessary to relieve the
overcrowded station in New York
harbor the Italian immigrants will
be put back upon the steamers
which brought them over until their
right to land is established. The
steamship men knew the law when
they brought those paupers over
here.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

Although the charge mas not di
rectly been made, the inference
from the repeated refusals of Sena.
tor Mitchell, OF Oregon, who is in
charge of the resolution, TO set u
date for taking vote on the ques
ton OF seating Col. Dupont as
Senator from Delaware, is that he
Is afraid to have a vote taken. Sen.
ator German evidently does not
take much stock in the talk of ad-
Journment in May, as be remarked
when Senator Mitchell tried to give
his reasons for not setting date
for vote, that it meant it would
be put off until after June 1st.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

hlled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, so that for three
months l was unable to taste any solid
food. My hair was coming out rapidly.
and was in horrible fix. 1 had tried
various treatments, and was nearly dis
couraged, when a friend recommended
S.S.S. After had taken four bottles,
began to get better, and when I had
finished eighteen bottles, was cured
sound and well, my skin was without a
blemish, and have had no return of
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from life
OF misery" S.S.S. Guaranteed purely
oegefa6Le) will cure any case of blood
poison. Books on the disease
$::.'s. g.: 8: 8: = -:;::s :; Us! ::' 6 6 6
Atlanta, Ga. - 49, 80
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
NATIONAL POLITICS.
THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE McKIN.
LEY AND REED SHOUTERs.
The Speaker Genes Out Squarcly For
Gold Standard.
From oar regular correspondent.
W WASHINGTON, ID. c.,


WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
April 1S, lS9G.
AT meeting of the Executive
Committee of the National Assoc
elation of Democratic Clubs held
here this week, it was decided to
hold the next national convention
OF the Association at st. Louis.
September 30th next. Tho Com
mittee adopted resolution thank.
ing all who helped to make the
Jefferson birthday pilgrimage to
Monticello success. After ad.
Journing, the Committee called in
body at the White House, to pay
their respects to President Cleye.
land.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
1 I I 1

Two Republican mem bers of the
House who have been indulging in
dreams Of the figure they would cut
~ the Speakers chair of the next
House, provided, Of course, That
the Republicans continue to con-
troll that body, were very much dis.
gusted when 1t was authoritatiyely
denied that Speaker Reed intended
to retire from public life il he
failed TO get nominated for Presi-
dent. Their droam is over, unless
they can get Reed nominated at
st. Louis, as they know he can be
Speaker as long as ne remains in
the House and the House remains
Republican. Hopkins, OF Illinois,
and Barrett, Of Massachusetts, are
the members referred TO.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

There is no longer any reason for
doubt as to where Speaker Reed
stands. The platform adopted by
the Maine Republicans this week
was submitted to Mr.. Reed for his
approval and for tho purpose of al
lowing him to make any desired
changes therein several DAYS before
the Convention met. Mr.. Reed re.
vised the platform and made sev-
eral cba5ges In its wording, 80 that
it may be considered as u personal
declaration Of principles held by
him. lie deserves more credit than
Mckinley for his handling Of the
financial question, he doesn't try
to straddle it. but comes o6t square
ly against silver aud 10 favor oil
gold.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

iieoh q BowtEs. GenT sbpts.
MouOngah. W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
Paid For by the Gold Grabbers and
Shyiocks OF Wall Street

We are in receipt Of letter from
the so called Reform Club aud
Committee on Soand Currency of
New York City, Offering to furnish
us plate matter free to help down
the money of the people and fasten
the gold standard of monopoly aud
the Shylocks on the free people Of
America.
The following letter explains
itself, and shows who the parties
are that are working To deceive the
people aud pcrpetuate the worship
of the Golden Calf /:
NJ
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
AMONG OUR EXCHANGES.
Short Selections Culied with Care
For our Readers

The Old Testament says it was
considered a miracle for an ass to
speak. and now nothing short OF a
miracle will keep one quiet. Tho
Harry Snyder Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
THE LITTLE STREAM.

There goes that littse murmnring stream.
Fast down the mountain side:
Yoa Wind your through many wales,
Then 10 the ocean wide
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

Tommy, you didn't come to
school yesterday afternoon"
Nom, there was a circus in
town and paw an NAV, an Aunt
Caddie. an Uncle Tom an Cousin
Bob all wanted to take me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Serious Runaway Accident.

A frightened team hitched to one
Of Maehr's delivery wagons came
near causing a serious accident to
Miss Lilly Preston, of Davenport, on
Front street, that city, near the
Weyerhaeuser mill yesterday and
only for the fortunate presence of a
lot of mill men would probably have
resulted Interestingly for the lady
and her driver. Miss Preston was
being driven home ia a phaeton
which had the side curtains drawn.
The eliverv team, which was coming
up from behind, broke a part of the
wagon gear aud started to run
Oashing past Miss Preston's phaetou
the wheels locked and in moment
the lady aud her driver were thrown
violently to the ground. Her horse
was caught by some workmen. and
Miss Preston was extricated from her
trying position and conveyed to her
home at Mt. Ida Place. She is not
seriously injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
LEG BROKEN BY A COW
Mrs. Brumm sustains Painful I'M cries In .
Peculiar Manner.

Mrs. Brumm sustains Painful Inja-ies In q
Peculiar Manner.
Mrs. Hans Brumm. 1880 Thirty
second street, is confined to her home
with badly fractured leg which she
sustained in peculiar manner near
her residence the otherday.
A aneighbor of the injured lady
had planned to be absent from home
on this particular day and requested
that Mrs. Brumm keep an eye on a
COW which she had tied on the road.
way facing her premises, for the pur.
pose OF feastiug on the high grass.
Mrs. Brumm was.agreeable So it was
not long until the animal became
restcless and began cutting up in a
manner not all pleasing to Mrs.
Brumm, who went out to see about
the matter. She caught hold of the
rope. The COW reared and ran
around her, winding the rope about
her left leg, and jerking with violence
sufficient to cause fracture of both
bones. Mrs. Brumm was finally
extricated from her unenviable posi-
ton and Drs. S. G. Plummer and (.
Bernhardi summoned, to adjust the
fracture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
. The amount received FROM fines
was 1856. These bills were allowed:


The 10 Long went north and the
Verne Swain was in and out.
The Lafayette Lamb and Anne
Hanson came down. with four and
eight strings of lumber.
The stage of water at the Rock
Island bridge this morning was 1895
and falling; the temperature. 70.
The c. ". Cowles and Irene ID.
came down with eight strings of log.
each and the Mountain Belle with l6.
The river continues to fall from St
Paul to Rock Island, but is rising
from the Des Moines rapids to St.
Louis. The forecast is for a steady
deeline above here
1t is announced from Diamond 10
headquarters that the St. Paul will
take the Pittsburgh's place in the
through trade. The Diamond Jo
line has chartered the Gray Eagle, a
lower river boat. and she will take
the place Of the ST. Paul in the Keo-
kuk and st. Louis trade, running on
the same schedule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
SEEKS TO SUICIDE.
But Mrs. Hodgson's Nerve Fails
Too Soon.
HAD QUARRELED WITH HER SPOUSE

Fourteenth Street the scene of . ORA
matte Incident Which Results IN the
Man Being Locked Up With . Charge Of
Disorderiy Conduct AGAINST Him.
Fourteenth street between Third
and Fourth avenues was the scene of
a piece Of dramatic realism about the
time when the sun lad gone to rest
last evening when Mrs. Albert Hodg-
son rushed from brick tenement on
the west side of the thoroughfare and
heade toward the old Mississippi, in
which she declared she was going to
end her troubles. But it seems Mrs.
Hodgson arrived at q different con-
clusion before she had ventured very
far. And at last reports she was en-
joying good health.
The climax to the affair was the
arrest Of Mrs. Hodgson's better
half on a charge OF disorderly con-
duct. 1t seems relations between
husband and wife have not been op-
Grating very smoothly of late. Hodg-
son is o man well On to the hall
century mark, who follows the ped
dler's vocation and claims Moline as
his place of residence. Down on
Fourteenth street in the south end OF
a brick tenement lives hodgson's
daughter, Mrs. William White. In
the same apartment abide Mr.. and
Mrs. Charlie Kandt. The husbands
of both these women are at present
out of the city doing work for the
Rockford Construction company.
Mrs. Hodgson has been visiting with
them. 1t appears that she was in no
hurry about returning home. So
Hodgson got outside of several
hookers Of corn juice and came
down to investigate matters.
Makes n Rough House.
1t was about dusk when Hodgson
put in an appearance. According to
his story his wife was enjoying the
company of gentleman acqoaint-
ance at the time. This enraged
Hodgson. and he proceeded to make
things interesting. His wife tainted
when confronted by his accusations,
but finally revived. when he claims
to have demonstrated with her about
accompanying him home to Moline.
The performance continued for
several minutes and attracted an i'm.
mense crowd. Then Mrs. Hodgson
became hysterical and with her hal r
| waiting in the breezes she rushed
down the street with the warning
that it would not be long before her
miserable existence would be exter-
minated in the chilly bosom of the
Father OF Waters. But before arriv-
ing at the stream she discovered that
she had forgotten her life.savers and
abandoned the rash idea. Then the
police were summoned and Hodgson
Was hustled to the lookup. where he
was held on charge of disorde1ly
conduct.
Chief Etzel released Hodgson to-
day. his wife having failed to appear
against him at the time set for the
trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
TO MAKE A QUICK TRIP.
Rock Island Railway Directors Coming to
Town Tonight.

Rock Island Railway Directors Coming to
Town Tonight.
Directors of the Rock Island rail-
way company are coming to town
tonight on special train drawn by
that big Wilson locomotive whoss
speed is just now being tested. The
directors have their annual meeting
in the windy city today. At its con-
clusion they will take q quick ride
over the Illinois divisional least it
is not anticipated that they will con-
tinue further west than here.
1t is contemplated that the train
will overcome any record made be-
tween here and Chicago. The loco
motive will be in the hands of En-
gineer Al Lund. while Hank Hunting
ton, the veteran knight Of the ticket
punch, will preside over the train.
The party leaves Chicago at 4:1O
this afternoon and it is the intention
to arrive in Rock Island in about four
hours, providing everything runs
smoothly. The fastest time being
made on the Illinois division at the
present time is by passenger train IL,
which makes the distance in 4 hours
and As minutes. So it is planned
that tonight's run will cut this time
nearly an hour.
A Record Breaker.
Advices from Chicago late this
afternoon say that the train will
leave at 4:l0 and attempt to reach
Rock Island at 7:l5-making the trip
in three hours and five minutes. Ii
this is accomplished it will be BY far
the best record ever made on the
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Whips.

This time we touch on whips
buggy whips. Like everything else
we touch. ordinary prices melt to
the McCabe money saving standards.
Good buggy whips for SC.
Better ones at 14c
At zoe buggy whips duck lined.
Java rattan, metal bound, good
enough for any ordinary use.
Fine carriage whips. one-third
whalebone, 47c.
Genuine raw-hide buggy whips Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Results Tell the story

A vast mass of direct, unimpeach-
able testimony proves beyond any
possibility of doubt that Hoods Sar-
saparilla actually does perfectly and
permanently cure diseases caused by
impure blood. Its record of cures is
unequaled and the cures have often
been accomplished after all other
preparations had failed.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, bill
iousness, jaundice. indigestion, sick
headache.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Dress SkirrS.

A chance to buy some dress skirts
under real values was too much of a
temptation for us TO resist. They
are now on the road.
A lot of handsome skirts, such as
usually sell at s. to $50. we shall
sell this week for $2.17. Other skirts,
great values, from 1925 to IS apiece.
We will sell a new lot of the goth
century skirts this week at 81 81
each. Come and see them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
DOMESTICS.

This week we shall place on sale Q
lot OF new domestics. which We had
the good fortune to secure much be-
low present market value.
We shall show q fine bleached mus
lin. full yard wide, at 4sc q yard,
usually &C.
The ''Snow White" very fee
blesched. at SIC. You know the
price elsewhere.
The l.. l.. brown muslin at SIC a
yard. Odd lengths Merrimac shirt
ing prints. for two days. at Sc a yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
MCCAB E.
MILLINERY.

Advantageous purchases OF choice
new millinery last week gives us q
big advantage. An opportunity to
buy late. new, exclusive designs at
about 80 cents on the dollar, will
keep our millinery department in
great prominence. ANY lady not
fully supplied with summer MILL.
merry should call early as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form glows with health
and her face blooms with its beauty.
II her system needs the cleansing
action of laxative remedy. she
needs the gentle and pleasant Syrup
Of Figs. Made by the California Fig
Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
LIBRARY BOARD DOINGS
Statement of Treasurer G. X. ChamberlIn
Submitted.

City Treasurer G. r. Cham berlin
submitted statement at last even
ing's meeting of the Rock leland
public library directors showing q
balance of $259.42 June 1, which was
cut down to s51.61 by the allowance
Of bills for the past month.
1t was decided to hold a special
meeting next Tuesday evening
when the financial report to be
submitted to the, city council at it's
next session will come up for consid-
GRAFTON. The circulation of books
during May was reported TO have
been:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
Shirt Waists.

Finest. incest. most catchy styles.
arriving daily. Never such sales in
shirt waists and we have the best,
from the best makers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03

One OF Rock Islands foremos,
shippers stopped an Argus repre-.
sentative this morning and said: al
am confident the river front will
eventually win under the presen,
discussion. for the principle is RICH,
and it cannot fail" 1t was q loyal
sentiment, too, that that business
man advanced This is matter O,
principle, and il the city is in good
faith disposed to do its duty We will
find the way. or know the reason
why. Il should not be the city's
place to shirk in this matter, for il
has everything on its side. 1t has
the key to the situation. 1t has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-03
within its grasp the way to push the

This may be the simple explanation
of the protracted and unnecessary de-
1 Law
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-10

Seven Springs, Wayne county, Thurs
day, October Is.
Faison, Duplin county, Friday, Octo-
Der Is.
Dudley, Wayne county, Saturday,
October II.
HON. f. M. SIMMONS.
VIII address the people at
Bayboro, Pamlico county, Saturday,
Oct. 10.
oro, Person county, Thursday,
Oct 18th.
Berea, Granville county, Friday, Oct.
10th.
Oxford, Granville county, Saturday,
Oct II.
HON. FRED. A. WOODARD AND
FRANCIS ID. WINSTON
VIE speak as follows:
Woodland, Thursday, Oct. 22nd
Galaha, Friday, Oct. 23rd.
Thomas Store, Saturday, Oct. oath
HON. B. F. LONG
VIII address the people at
Catawba Station, Catawba county,
Monday, October 18th.
Newton tat night, Monday, Oct IL.
Plateau, Catawba county, Tuesday,
October 18th.
Henry, Lincoln county, Wednesday,
October 18th.
Lincolnton, Lincoln county, Thurs
day, October 18th.
Denver, Lincoln county, Friday, De-
tober 10th.
Mt Mourne, Iredell county, Satur-
day, October 18th.
Troutmans, Iredell county, Monday,
October 10Th.
Coddle Creek, Cabarrus county, Fri
| day, October 23rd.
China Grove, Rowan county, satur-
day, October oath.
/ Rockwell, Rowan county, Monday,
October Goth.
Salisbury Cat night, Rowan county,
Monday, October Goth.
CLEMENT MANLY.
Chairman State Dem. Elk. Com.
JNO. w. THOMPSON,
Secretary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-10-10
THE NEWS AND OBSERVES, SATURDAY, OCT. 10. 1880.

DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
NATIONAL:
For President,
WILLIAM r. BRY AN.
Of Nebraska.
For Vice-President,
ARTHUR SEWALL,
Of Maine.
STATE:
For Governor,
CYRUS g. WATSON,
Of Forsyth.
For Lieutenant-Governo
THOMAS w. MASON,
OF Northampton.
For Secretary of State,
CHARLES NJ. COOKE,
OF Franklin.
For State Treasurer,
BENJAMIN +. AYCOCK,
OF Wayne.
For State Auditor,
ROBERT NJ. FURlfAN
OF Buncombe
For Sup't Public Instruction,
JOHN C. SCARBOROUGH,
OF Johnston.
For Attorney General,
FRANK I. OSBORNE,
OF Mecklenburg.
eor Asso. Justices of Supreme Court,
A. C. AVERY, OF Burke,
GEORGE FL. BROWN. OF Beaufort.
FOR Judge of the Superior Court of the
Fifth District,
JAMES S. MANNING,
OF Durham.
Electors-at-Large Locke Craig, OF
Runcombe, and r. B. Davis, of New
Hanover.
First District-Theo. F. White, of
perquimans.
Second District-H. F. Freeman, of
Wilson.
Third District-C. R, Thomas, of
Craven.
Fourth District-W. S. Bailey, of
Nash.
Fifth District--William Merritt, of
Person.
Sixth District--B. f. Keith, of New
Hanover.
Seventh District-Theo. f. Kluttz,
Of Rowan.
Eighth District-Tyre York, of
Wilkes.
Ninth District-R. d. Gilmer, of
Haywood.
CONGRESSIONAL:
First District-W. FL. LUCAS, of
dyde.
Second District. A. WOODARD,
4 Wilson
Third District-FRANK THOMP-
ION, of Ons1ow.
Fourth trict-EDWARD w. POU.
II Johnston.
Fifth District-W. W. KITCHIN. of
Person.
Sixth District--JAMES A. LOCI
TART, of Arson.
Seventh District--SAMUEL j. PEN
3ERTON, of Stanly county.
Eighth District-RUFUS A. DOUGH-
ron, of Allegheny county.
Ninth District. 8. ADAMS, of
Buncombe.