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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

&een; but as for the shooting he does in
them" Here the speakers power Of
expression collapsed and failed him
utterly. He glared around the table
hopelessly, and then clutched his glass.
AS the cool, comfortable chink of the
cracked ice proclaimed the falling of the
level of the liquid in the thin glass, his
emotion was soothed. The waiter read
the promise of tip in the glow of con-
tentment which overspread his coun-
tenance, and as a rosy view of the world
replaced the bitter memories of the
shooting trip he exclaimed, with sigh
of deep Satisfaction:
''Oh, but you should have seen that
goose of his"
The waiter was sent scurrying away
for more supplies lest the man from up
the river should become respondent
again, and the story of his friends
goose was begun.
Il can't expect you fellows to appre-
ciate the good qualities of that goose be-
cause you haven't seen his dogs" he
said. 81 didn't myself until after l
had been out hunting with his dogs.
opIlb IlOll lllC biliIC SOJ lllCIC llt DJ
Dragging about the goose. 1t didn't
seem to have any particular points SUI
perior to other geese, and it had good
deal fewer feathers. That was because
an eagle tried to carry it off one day.
The eagle swooped down and sank its
talons into the goose's back and tried
to fly away with it. But the goose
fought it so with it's wings that finally
the eagle was glad to get away by it
self, and left the goose strutting proud
ly above the lawn with half its feathers
scattered over the grass Jim thought
an awful lot about it from that mo-
ment.
Its the finest fighting goose in tn"
state he said. There isn't another that
has a record of whipping an eagle
so he started to give the goose an ed
ucation. He taught It to dance and shoe
the COWS, and it got the bighead and
fought the servant girls and made a gen
eral nuisance of itself. 1t seemed a
peculiar thing to make a pet of; but,
then, as l said, l hadn't seen his dogs az
work.
The third day was Up there it was
80 hot that Jim backed out of pretend
ing to go shooting, and just wanted to
be lazy.
"'Let's go fox hunting, he said. I've
got the finest hounds in the state for
foxes. Once they strike a trail, they'll
never let go, even if they have to follow
it all day. Wen just set EN- after fox,
and sit in some cool, shady spot till they
drive the fox past us. Then We'll shoot
the fox
HE had an old hound and a young
hound and bird dog.
THAT bird dog isn't much good for
foxes, he said, but if don't take him
along, I'm afraid his feelings would|be
hurt, he's very sensitive dog. But he's
n fine bird dog. The only fault ever
found with him was that he slept too
soundly, and wouldn't come when he
was called. Just turn his head the
other way, will you, while 1 put the
guns in the wagon. He don't like the
sight of gun, now, he's so sensitive
at seems that the dog used to sleep
so soundly that one day some boys, as an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
Why She Did It.

Mistress--Has the butchers boy been
here this morning?
Bridget-Yis, mum. Nearly an hour
ago.
Mistress-Why didn't you tel me? I
wanted to give him an order. /;
Bridget-Oi give him the orther me-
self. Lamb chops, mum. I
Observation-Disclosures induced you tn
orGer lamb chops again to-day? We had
them yesterday.
Bridget-Well, mum, Oh likes them
betther nor beefshteak in this warrunl
weather.-Cleveland Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
THE USEFUL PETTlCOAT.
Alpaca and Sateen Are the Materials
Now Used.

NOW fseu.
Nowadays we seem to hear more of
petticoats than in the days gone by.
Both black and white moreen petticoats
III the godet shape are worn to keep the
dress skirt tlaring, but l cannot advise
them on account of the weight. Black,
white and colored silk petticoats are of
plain, striped and figured taffeta; they
are usually three yards wide, though
the extreme ones are over four, well
rutfied, and finished with velveteen
binding. Alpaca and sateen are also
made up with ruffles of the same or of
silk, but sateen is apt to cling SO I'M
pleasantly that the moired percalinc is
preferred. This is sufficiently stiff to
stand out, is light in weight and has the
soft rustic of silk. The transparent
summer gowns are usually worn over a
petticoat and corset-cover of white or
colored percaline or sateen, as taffeta
silk is too expensive for general wear.
French dreSsmakers make princesse
slips of white for such purposes. The
cheapest petticoats are those of striped
seersucker. Luster wool of wiry ma
ture makes a serviceable petticoat for
travelling and outing, as it shakes the
dust and will not crush. White muslin
and cambria petticoats are only worn in
the house with thin summer gowns, so
they are very dainty with their trim
mings of lace and embroidery. Some
of these are five yards wide and ruffied
to the knees, with the faintest bit of
starch, as white skirt must not rustic,
though one of silk or percaline should
have this faint sound. = Ladies' Hon
Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

"You will kindly give us an example
of the general law of averages, Mr.. Pea
body" said the professor of mathemat-
les, after his lecture ON HE doctrine Of
chances.
"Um-why-there's the speed the
telegraph and the lack of it in the
messenger who delivers it," said Pea
body, in a vague, hesitating way.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer. -.-.-.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Hopeless, utterly hopeless" said the
keeper, as he opened the door and let
the visitors see a man whose face wore
a smile of triumph.
He thinks he has invented a bicycle
lamp that will stay lit
The visitors shuddered and passed on
to another room, where they found q
man who was trying to write currency
plank for a party pIatform.-Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

The woman who writes became sar-
castle in speaking Of another woman
who not only writes, but who publishes.
"She is very versatile" an admirer
had remarked.
"Um-yes. But 1 think she misap.
plies her talents.''
''In what way?" I
'Her cook books read like works of
fiction and her works of fiction read
like cook books" -Washingto Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Sam-Bill hab got er job as pointer
on one OBJ dem trains. t'ink dey calls
it de vesterbule limited.
Mose-What TO do dey call it linn
tied?
SAM dunno azackly, but know it
amt got muffin to do wifi de POTTER
Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

81 hope" said Willie Washington, as
he prepared to smoke, that cigarettes
do not annoy you"
"Oh, no." Miss Cayenne replied;
cigarettes do not annoy me. But the
people who smoke them usually do, very
much" -Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
PrOmising Outlook.

ibid mamma tell you that Charlie
Bondclipper proposed to me?' said q
Dallas young lady to her intended.
swell, that is cheeky for him to pro-
pose to young lady who is engaged TO
me. What did you tell him?"
Il told him I was sorry, but for the
present must decline his offer" -Texas
Sitter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Before I went away" said the re-
turned traveller to the man who never
cares TO wander from his own fireside,
young Spitfin was deeply infatuated
with Miss Franklin
'Oh, that's all over now"
'He met a girl he liked better, sup-
rose?"
mo; he married Miss Franklin."-
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Mrs. Spendthrift-I'm afraid to ride
behind that horse. l don't believe he is
thoroughly broken.
Mr.. Spendthrift-Then you ought to
drive him. You would break anything!
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Hojack-You may talk about Jay
smith all you please, but he's all right
in his way.
Tomdik-My experience with him is
that he is always right in some one
else's way.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Badger is great in philanthropy,
isn't he ~
what makes you say SOP"
"Why, look at the funny whiskers he
wears just to amuse other people,
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

"You have your clothes made almost
exactly as 1 do" he remarked to the
tailor-made girl.
YES" she replied. "The principal
difference is that mine are always paid
for on delivery. Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

May-It was too bad that Miss Noviss
disappointed the audience at the anna
teur performance.
ElsIe-But she didn't. She was able
to appear, after all.
May-Yes; but it was generally sup
posed that she would not be able to APP
pear-Tit. Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Eugby-What's the matter, Buggby {?
You look like you didn't have friend
in the world.
Buggby-I haven't. I couldn't get
the loan of cent if 1 were starring
I'm that far reduced, my boy, that
couldn't even borrow trouble.-Town
Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
The Man Who Knew,

Flush Youth from the country
Can you direct me to the Office of Catch
en- q Cheatem, brokers?
Policeman-Ask that man over there
He was rich once.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

Ethel, my dear, l must deprecate
your choice of language. Is it necessary
in this intellectual age to use slang?"
"You bet it is, mother, if you want to
be understood" -Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

"You have been living too high" said
the physician. You'll have to stop
it."
II realize that" was the reply. That's
why sent for you. Now won't ba
able to afford it."-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

PATIENT seem to be quite strong
now, doctor, and getting stronger every
day. Had you not better send in your
bill?
Doctor-Ahem! You may not be as
strong as you think you are.-Brooklyn
Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

The shells of beetles which died 10,-
100000 years ago have been found per-
fectly preserved in different rock strata,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
a GOOSE THAT GOT A FOX.
-Epilogue of a Days Hunting with
Sensitive Hounds.

Els got guns said
the man who had
just come from
up the river, but,
then, SOS a gun
store got guns,
and it doesn't pre-
tend to do any
shooting. He's got
nice clothes, too,
for going shooting
in, about as nice
clothes as I've ever
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
Drawback of Luxuries.

THE Hopkins family has quit taking
Ice"
whats that for?"
Couldn't agree on whose duty it was
to get up early and identify it before
it melted. Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

v that Binks had COM

'Did you know that Binks had COM
mitted suicide?"
mo. When did he do it?''
'Last night at Dusenbury's hotel"
"Well, that just shows the extremes
to which a determined and revengefuI
man may go. He had quarrel with
Dusenbury night before last, and III
BET he just did this to get even. He all
ways was mighty small, mean man in
some ways Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06

''Well, Minnie, did you take good care
of the animals during my absence?"
eyes, my lady, excepting the cat,
which forgot to feed"
II hope that didn't hurt her?"
'Oh, no; not at all-she helped her
self to the parrot and the canary bird"
-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
It hurt her?"


Violet-Mr. Fiddleback has asked me
to go to the theater with him to-mor.
row night.
Daisy--Thats strange. He asked me
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-08-06
The Difference.

Niolet-Yes; I told him 1 wouldn't
go without chaperon.-N. Y. Herald.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
Bill shaw In Jail

Deputy Sheriff Selvey and Police.
man OF Grafton, arrived here last
Thursday with the celebrated Bill
shaw, of Newburg, and lodged him in
jail where he is waiting trial for an
Indictment for assaulting man named
Plummer some time since. He wants
to confess and get the matter settled
as easy AS possible, but as soon as he
gets through with that he will be ar.
rested on another warrant for another
later assault on another man at New.
burg, Bill has been making himself
scarce ever since the last scrape, but he
was gobbled up ia Grafton His father,
DIR. A. w. Shaw, the dentist, is located
there now and Bill had come home. Ii
was reported that the last man he
dubbed had died from the effects, but
this was mistake. II no gets out on
the present charge he will be taken
right before u Justice and remanded to
jail again. as it is not likely he can
give bond
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
A Busy Dentist.

No dentist who has ever practiced
here has had the success that DIR. j. =.
Hartley has met with. Every time he
IS here lac is crowded and rushed as long
as he stays and always has to leave to
bil other appointments before com
plotting his work here lie has been
here the past week with rooms at the
Central Hotel and had two assistants
part of the time, but still could not
complete all work and will return here
next Monday, April 9th, to finish up
his work here. lie leaves to-day for
Guseman TO fill an anuouncemen there
the rest Of this week.
We dropped in on the Doctor yester-
day and learned that he had pulled
about one hundred teeth, this trip
here, made % gold filings; 30 silver
and ID amalgam. He has made seven
teen plates and repaired eight others
and has nine on hand yet to finish, for
the past weeks work.
His assistant, Mr. West. his brother.
in-law keeps busy working away on
the plates, polishing and sharpening
them mp. The Doctor goes 10 Austen
next week, after finishing up here
He talks Of taking a trip mp on the
West Virginia Central soon as ne can
get away from his rush in this county.
He has entirely run DIR. Jarrett and
DIR. Shaw out here, as they have civ en-
up coming here entirely
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

Correspondence of tho Argus,
Locals are as scarce as hens teeth.
w. ii. Everly was visiting at Calvin
Rohr's last Monday.
Geo. c. Moore contemplates holding
Easter services at Ross Michaels
Y. w. Kephart started for Browns.
vile, Pa, last Friday with fleet OF
timber.
Amos Gallo, who has been so poorly
FOR some time, is a little better at this
writing.
Lake Moore went Co Fayette county,
Pa, last Friday TO work for his uncle,
Jacob Moore.
Henry Copeman. of Brandonville, has
been visiting relatives in this commu-
nifty since last Friday.
Mrs. II. q. Shnffer is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs j Il. Gribble, aud
other relatives at Pisgah.
Cheat river was very high last Mon
day and thousands of logs were carried
on its waters to Dewing's Blooms at
III. Marion.
Jack Blaney has purchased race
horse from Sam Everly and is ready at
any time To meet Dickey Mckinney and
Col Bill Protzman for "A 81, 900 purse.
The absence of Sam Cody from our
community has frightened the count
enance and lightened the hearts of
some OF our friends and George sings:
oh, May, dearest May,
You are as lovely as the dny.
Your eyes are so bright
They shine at night,
When the moon am gone away,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
CIIANESVILLE,

Correspondence Of the Argus.
ID. A. Albright is on crutches from
the effects OF spraincd ankle.
o. d. Feather is on the sick list and
1t is feared that he has typhoid fever
1t seems as though winter il over and
the summer plants are getting la their
work
Oar farmers are now turning their
attention TO the burning OF lime, pol
itix and blowing.
Our school closed with grand ex-
hibition which was credit to both the
teacher aud students.
T. r. Jenkins and wife, OF this town.
were visiting relatives a: Bruceton last
Saturday and Sunday
Messrs. Marshal Reckart and q. IL
FalkeAstine both have fine large boy
babies 70 jostle on their knees.
Michael Albright is dangerously i'll
from indigestion and IL is feared that
his recovery Is little doubtful.
The rough feed scare Is about over in
this section and many who called for
nigh prices would be willing TO sell
cheap
Why don't the Republicans elect me
road surveyor. and / will show them
lots Of mud holes and try TO Increase
the taxes.
There are n few Populists at this
place who are trying TO get the tips of
their ears above the red brush. They
say that they are sure OF winning at
the next election.
The supposed tramp who passed
through this section some time ago and
failed TO get lodging, proved TO be "a
detective in behalf of the interest of
pensioners, and he left his mark by
causing few reductions few miles
east Of this place. So much for the
judgment OF the correspondent of the
Journal, who branded him as drunk
en- tramp. SAIAMAMDER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

Ata regular meeting of tho Town
Council Of kinRwood. held last night.
tho following was adopted
Resolved. That we AZ Mayor and
Msmbers ~ the lows Council of King.
wood do favor the rcpeal Of the late
Dog law in regard o. muz1iinr dogs.
and we 90 further pray shat said Law
be- repealed on OF before che 10Th day
81 AprlL 1895 fhls to BE- che sense IL
the people living within the corpora.
tiou 20 che town az kIuFTood
ON motion the above resolutions was
adopted and ordered that the same be
spread upon the records of the town al
KIngwood aud that copy 81 the sane
be- presented o. tse County Court OF
Preston county &c its scxt meeting
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
wedding Bells In FIorIda.

The many friends IN this county Of
Samuel Wiley Graham, formerly of
Masontown, but now a rising young
attorney of51l Franklin Street, Tampa.
Florida, viii bc pleased TO learn that
he WAS married Feb 10Th. 10 a charm.
ing young lady Of ~. Meade. Florida.
Miss Eugenia Mitchell. a niece of Gov
ernOr Mitchell, Of that state. The fol-
lowing account OF the wedding is from
the Courier Informant, Of Bartow:
GRAHAM- MITCHELL.
At the residence Of the brides par.
euts, ~. Meade. Fla Feb. 2Gtn. sam.
ucl w. Grabam and Eugeuia Mitchell
were united in marriage. The cere.
mOny which was performed in the pres.
encc Of only The Intimate friends and
immediate relatives of the bride was
siuRulariy beautiful and Impressive
just as che rays 81 the morning suu
began 90 stream through the windows.
the happy couple marched % the strains
Of q familiar wedding tune into the
parlOr where the words were spoken
that made them husband and wife
Immediately after the ceremony. with
many hearty congratulations and mid
q shower Of rice. the young couple de-
parted for Tampa. where the groom is
located in the practice Of law and
home
The bride, who is one OF Ft. Meade's
most beautiful and cultured ladies. is "a
daughter ~ DR.. g. T.. Mitchell and "a
niece ~ Hon. s. T. Mitchell. Governor
of thie state She has many friends
here who wish her all the happiness
that married life affords
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
sNYoER,s.
correspondenee Of The Arrn..

correspondence OF the Argus
Lucian Albright will likely move TO
the Craborchard in the near future.
Our farmers are hoping TO sec good
weather soon so they can plow for cast
Arnold Hartman and w. y. w. Gar
ner went 90 Cum 0erland on Monday TO
try their hand ia civil Service Ex-
animation" Success 20 you, boys.
We notice G. G. Craig. one OF our best
business men, IS now kept busy seeing
after his farm and also his saw mill
which is located between Albrights
and Terra Alta.
We still notice r. T Hartman travel.
ing 90 and from the county seat He
seems TO he endowed with ? pleasant
smile and a Roodly portion OF the
Patience Of Job. j." as though he might
be seeking for the FIRST rose OF summer
Our school closed last Friday night
with au exhibition. a large crowd was
present u was taught BY W. r. W.
Garner and the people seem 20 think
that he made IL success, and there
fore are loatho 20 see him leave the
community.
Cyrus Martin talks Of going 70 Davis
TO attend school and Guy Martin. one
OF our young teachers thinks ofattend-
ing the FairmOnt state Normal during
the spring term. We are sorry 90 see
those two young mcn leave our com
muuity, bat there always comes a time
when the industrious young men end
10 necessary - launch out.
The Union Epworth League meets
every Sunday night and is now bidding
fair % be great benefit 70 those who
are now taking part. We trust that
as The weather gets better that the
young and old may attend more reuu-
larlV and that by 50 doing we can make
our League grand success 60 those
seeking To mako life moro pleasant and
morals more pure.
"NERY SELDOM"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
A Hugglng Social.

The Organ Socials that are held
weekly To raise money for new church
organ are very popular and largely at
tended by the young folks and some OF
the old folks also. Considerable money
was made one night by weighing all
the girls and the boys guessing at their
weight and paying a cent pound for
every pound missed. We suggest n
"Hugging Bee for the next Social and
guarantee larger crowd and "a more
pleasant time than has been had yet,
aud as IL is in good cause, the girls
wall, of course, agree To IT, We think
enough money can be raised at one
more Social to buy pipe organ, II
this plan is adopted and generally
known In time. The rules and rates
should be about as follows Girls I'M
der 10 years, 16 cents for IA hug OF two
minutes duration. or a short squeeze.
10 cents; from 10 TO 20 years, 60 cents;
from 20 to %, as cents; schoolIna' ans,
90 cents; another mans wife, 81; wild
ows, according 10 looks, from 10 cents
To 81; old maids. 3 cents apiece. or two
for nlclle and no Limitation Is u
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

For Saddles Brides Halters. Wins.
Collars, Harness, Blankets. star Hames
aud everything usually kept ira a
flrat-Clas8 Shop and for REPAIRING
Done Neatly and Promptly. cali On
Charles w. Dsring, corner High and
Price Streets, kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

Died, at her home IN Pittsburgh, on
Saturday, March 2ist 1896. Mrs. JOS.
ephine Sepp, niece pf Mr.. (. a, borg.
man. of near kingwood, aud daughter
OF Hesry Bergman. The deceased was
born and raised near townsville. this
county, but has been living in Pitts
burg about dfteen years. Her death
was caused by pneumonia fever. The
funeral was held Monday, the 2Srd. and
the burial at that place. She leaves a
husband ami three children to mourn
their loss. Mr.. Sepp was her second
husband and two OF the children are
by her first husband. She was about
80 years of age aud had many friends
and relatives in this county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02

When Baby was SEX. We gave her Castoria.
when she was a Child, sno cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she chung 70 Castoria.
When she had Children, she gavothom casioria
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-02
DEATHS DoINGs.

John korte, "a respected citizen OF
Howosville died Thursday evening,
March s6ih, 1890, OF catarrh OF the
stomach after short illness. The
funeral took place Sunday morning at
oiue o'clock at the Catholic Church and
was conducted 10y Rev. Father 4. A.
Royce, of Rowlesburg, in the presence
of a large crowd Of friends. The re-.
mains were laid to rest in the grave
yard at the church. The deceased was
about Is years of age and leaves large
family, Three sons are married and
live in Benwood. They came home TO
the funeral, accompanied by their
wives.