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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
WYTHEVILLE.
Court Cases-They Met Panther
Hriefs.


WYTHEvILLE, VA, March 1O.-CSpe-
cial.)-Mack Peoples. who murderousiy
assaulted Vicey Whitaker, breaking her
lower jaw in two places, at the statioh'
here, some three months ago, the particu-
lars of which appeared in the Dispatch
at the time, was tried in the county
Court Monday. Late at night the jury
rendered a verdict OF eighteen months in
the penitentiary.
An appeal will be taken. After the as
sault Peoples made his escape, going 10
Tennessee. where he was recaptureu anu
brought back to Virginia.
The case OF the Commonwealth VS..
Thomas L. Meyers was called In court,
but was postponed until the May term.
Meyers Is ex-Chief of Police or tnls
place, who, while on duty some SIX
weeks ago, shot and killed Thomas john
son (coloredD i'm the Office OF the Fourth
Avenue Hotel. on Main street.
SINGULAR CASE.
A few days since the 1S-months-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Rider,
who live on Tazewell street, came very
near dying, and I'm an unusual way "A
plaything had been taken from the child
by an older brother, or sister, when
naturally caused the little one to cry,
during which 1t was seized with a fit of
coughing. and while coughing it became
choked in some way, and before relief
could be rendered the little one came
very near dying.
NET A PANTHER.
Messrs. Halter Blackwell and James
Baker, two young men of this place,
were visiting some young ladies' In
Crocketts Cove, six or seven miles north
of Wythevile, several nights since, and
while passing along the public road from
Movers Mill to Mr.. James Crocketts,
where they were staying, they were sud
denly encountered by large panther,
which sprang into the road near them
from a large pine tree.
AS the young men were unarmed, they
left the road in the possession OF the
panther. The young men confess that
they never were frightened as badly in
their lives.
That section Is very much excited over
the occurrence.
Ex-United States Marshal John G.
Watts, of Tazewell, is in town, pre-
sumably to see Congressman Walker,
who returned home Saturday.
l learn from an active Republican in
Wythevlle that Colonel" Watts is not
the distribution, If the marshalship comes
to the Ninth District, ex-Congressman
Henry G. Bowen, of Tazewell, will be APP
pointed.
BRIEFS.
There were several horsebuyers in
town yesterday, buying horses for the
eastern market. The prices paid were
very low.
Some OF the farmers in this section
have sold their lambs. to be delivered in
June. at 51-4 and 51-2 cents. These are
considered good prices.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caldwell has returned from
a visit of some weeks to Washington
city.
Mr.. S. f. Ewald is recovering from a
severe spell of sickness.
DR.. S. r. Sayers has been called to
Grayson county on professional business.
Judge Jackson and Messrs. c. NJ.
Trinkle and John C. Blair have returned
from a very pleasant trip to New Or
leans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
Better Get Papers.
(Washington PostO


A gentleman OF some fame as writer,
who might claim a residence in any OF
three States. and who has been a warm
personal friend of the President, asked
10 be considered a candidate for an at
tractive foreign mission.
81 have not brought any papers, he
said. for you know me as well as any
BODY. and can judge accurately OF my
fitness as all the Senators and Repre-
sentatives and politicians in the country,
Still. If It is necessary, l will get some
letters"
II would do so, If were you" observed
the President, quietly
From whom do you Suggest
Prom the Senators and Representa-
tiyes OF your State
II doubt If 1 could get either one OF the
senator's" was the reply, but L can get
"Retter get the senators, too, If you
can" remarked the President, in conclu-
sion. and turned to another visitor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
Rank Injustice.

VOIHCIIIIIdtI I1IIVuIIVIV
The editor of the JaZetown Banner
picked up one of his metropolitan ex-
changes and read:
1.-THE charming little soubrette. Eva
is-Whopper, has just purchased
new bulldog"
ct is durn funny" said he to himself
and the cat, "that these here city papers
publish that sort Of stuff, and then make
fun of me for mentioning that Squire
Jim Brown has painted his barn."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
Hygfenics.
nndianapolis JournaI.)

"Rapid eating" explained the travel
ling physician, at his free lecture, sis
the curse of American civilization. Two
thirds of the sickness is caused by our
national habit Of eating a full meal in
fifteen minutes"
81 s'pose," interiected Mr.. Dismal Daw-
son. that that there is the reason I'm
so healthy. 1 amt eat a full meal in
fifteen DAVIS"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
The Monetary Conference.
Evansville Courler.)

IEFdIIo NIIIt NVuI III ,
Senator Wolcott is undoubtedly right
when he says. referring TO the proposed
'its accomplishment I'm my
opinion, rests largely with the United
States" We believe 1t rests wholly with
the United States. If this government
should remonetize silver we would proba-
bIv have an urgent demand for a none
tary conference inside of sixty days. 1t
would not come from France and Ger
many only, but from England also.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

II would certainly seem that Potato
Pingree. the cratic Mayor OF Detroit, has
been thoroughly vindcated, 50 far as IS
concerned the scheme that secured for him
his tuber nickname. Twelve cities besides
Detroit have experimental with tho sys-
TEN OF yacant-lot farming MIR. Pingree
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
SeIf-DenfaI.
Boston Transcript

Mrs. Grace: They say that men think
only Of themselves. but it isn't so. I'm
sure Charles is the most unselfsh Of
mortals.
Mrs. Blaze: As for example?
Mrs. Grace: Why, he says he is never
hanpv but when he is with me; and he
stavs out evening after evening. There,
isn't that self-denial for you?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
THURSDAY MARCH IL, 1897,

THIS PAPER RECEIVES THE COM
RINED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SER
VICE OF THE SOUTHERN Asso-
GATED PRESS, THE UNITED PRESS
THE WESTERN ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATED
PRESS. AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

Our southern contemporaries report that
wild geese are flying northward. Well
our observation has been that once In
every four years. at least. there is con-
siderable OF southern wild-goose chase
northward- as far as Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

Official figures Of the wine crop OF
France for 1896 have reached the STATE
DEPARTMENT from Consul Wiley, at Bor-
deaux. showing a total production Oh
over 1000. 900 600 gallons, valued, approx
mately. at 1874, 10000. The exact figures
are 1.179. Se4 26O gallons, an increase over
1895 of 4eS, 1856 gallons, and over the
average Of the last ten years of 21S'4lo'S"
In the province of Algeria last year
vintage amounted TO 10S,96O,5oo gallons
while in Corsica 7923,OOO were barrelled.
Notwithstanding the somewhat unfavor-
able atmospheric conditions which pre-
vailed for the greater part of the year
throughout France, the Consul says that
the quality of the crop is particularly
good. The wines bore the requisite
amount of sugar, alcoholic strength, and
body. They are rich in color, and with
a few rare exceptions, are sure to turn
out of exceptional excellence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH OR LESS.

Wanted situation. payable F" 2,
vance C5 words or less)''...'',,'., "a
Above rates are for "every day OF az
yertisements rannng consecutVeS'
Reading notices in reading-mat'e' 'sps'
I've lines or less. 81: in nonpariel' ieaueu'
five lines or less. 10 cents ,-Noa
Card of rates for more space turn'S"'N
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
Hoge TyIer's Claims Upon the Demo-
cratic Party.

East Radford, Va, March 9, 1897.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
l send you a letter concerning Major
Tyler's candidacy, and hope you will pub
lish it. Major Tyler has been confined
to his room for several days with the
grip but is now up, and will be out in
a day or two.
Yours, etc, w. +. QUINN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
TAILOR-MADE SUITS.

Already our Suits have created
much favorable talk, and most
of the Richmond public are
aware of the fact that Our line
is one of exceptional merit in
style, workmanship, and fit. We
invite you to see our Suits, whe-
ther or not you are intending to
h,,y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
A Windy Place.

Galveston News.)
In his farewell address. Vice-President
Stevenson declared the Senate chamber
the "arena OF great debate" This will
be read with sad, sad smile. 1t is the
arena OF wind-storms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
ROSEMARY PUBLIC LIBRARY.

SUBSCRIBE TO ROSEMARY PUBLIC
Library. POI east Main street. Beat and
latest books and magazines circulating.
Three dollars yearly. dc eo-Jm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

uptown OFFICE, BRoAD-sTRBET
PHARMACY, 5l9 EAST BKOAD
STREET.
WEsT-END OFFICE. PARK-PLAcE
PHARMACY. BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

All letters and kilograms must pe au-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH CoMPAN l
Rejected communications will not De IT,
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
To Cure a Cold I'm One Day

take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II falls to cure
&c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

All letters recommending candidates LOT
office must be paid for to insure '"e''
publication. This is a long STANDING ru'e
of ours
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
MEETINGS.

A STATED COMMUNICATION n.
of METROPOLITAN LODGE. No. "
II, A. r. and A. MASONs, Will be
held at the Masonic Temple, Broad
and Adams streets. THIS Thursday
EVENING. March nth. al o'clock. Mas
ter Masons in good standing are invited
to attend.
BY order of the Worshipful Master.
NH ii-it' ). Il. JACOBS, Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

Resolutions of respect TO deceased
members passed by societies. coipoi"
lions. associations. or other ofsa,iA"
lions will be charged for as advertising
matter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

It's all Greek now to readers Of the
newspapers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11
THE BON MARCHE.
THE LITTLE STORE WITH
NC BARGAINS AT
100 ". Broad st., Bet. 18th and np
GREAT SELLING OF ALL KINDS M,
MERCHANDISE THIS WEEK An
PRICES NONE CAN DISPUTE.

One lot Of Corsets. extra quality. wan
made and boned. &c; one lot OF Corsofs
finely finished 8 hooks, 81 i-2c: one lot =,
Corsets, made In X. q q. and W. y fac,
tory, DC, one lot Of X. G. Corscts. fhs
regular 81 grade. &c: one lot OF W p
Corsets, the regular 81 grade. roc. one loi
n. a. s. Nursing Corsets. sizes "a b ~
o. the regular 81 grade, 75c.. one lot Exfre
Long-Waist n. K S. si25 Corsete. zoe In
pieces Fine Dress Plaids. the regular
Twist and Flo SILK. all coIors. 30c. dozen
skeins; Spool Buttonhole Twist. lc l.
spool, Felt Window Shades. all compefe
for hanging, II he: Opaque Wlndov.
Shades, 3x6 feet all complete. 19c.: Curtain
Poles and Fixtures complete i9c. povs'
Extra Heavy Bicycle Hose. the regular
&c. kind. 15c.; School Children's Fine Ree.
ular- Made. Full-Seamess Hose. lOc Id
styles Ladies' Collars, the latest th|rg.
out. l0c.; a large assortment OF Sfa.
Combs. and l0c a pair; Cellul0id Collars
all styles Sc. apiece Mems Suspen0crs
extra strong and long. 8. 10. y, II. and gc.
Dolls, with china heads and cloth bodies
Sc apiece: all colors Hamburg Embr0le.
ny. fine and wide, sc. yard; extra quality
Horn Combs, &C.. Fine Rubber Combs Be.
Pocket Books and Purses. elegant assert.
ment, 8. 10, 10, and 1870; Ladies Shopping.
Bags. silver trimmed, l0c.; French Per.
Gales full yard wide, Sc. a yard. Mcrri.
mack Shifting Prints, 3 IL yard Nei-
ings. all styles. 10. y, Is. and l9c. a yard.
Mems Unlaundered Shirts. elegant quality
the regular soc. ones. 39c. Mems Working
Shirts, well made. with yoke and collar.
bands. 25c Boys White Shirts the reyu.
lar SOC. ones 33c.; Palm Soap &c. cake.
Tar Soap &c. a cake; Cuticura Soap l5c
cake: the best Machine Cotton. o.
spool: Velvet Binding. sc. a bunch l0-rch
Whalebones, &c. dozen; % pairs Mems
Heavy Working Pants, &c
NH 9-Tu&Th2t THE BON MARCHE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-11

WRIT A. CHEsTERMAN.
SASH. DOOR,. AND BoX-FACToRY,
TAYLOR AND RESERVOIR STREETS.
Qe 2-Tu THIS Su6m)
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

Here's a marriage notice that ap.
peared in an exchange "Married
at Fiintstone, by Rev. Maidstone,
AIR. Nehemiah Whetstone aud Miss
Wilhelmina Sandstone, both Of
Limestone" This is getting
mighty "rocky" aud there's bound
to be "blasting" Of these STONY"
hearts before many "pcbbles" ap-
pear on tho connubinl beach. The
grindstone of domestic iufelicity
will sharpen the axe of jealousy and
discord. and sooner or later one or
the other Of this plir will rest be-
meath a tombstone. Then look
out for birthstone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

Here are two little gems Of poetry
from the talented pen of James
BrAinard Morgan, Of the Times, at
Gerardstown, this State:
Welcome, beau 'eous May,
Fairest daugh er sf the year
With halo Of sun-rsy,
And the trickling OF tear.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

A Correspondent of the Morgan
town Post in naming the oldest
towns in this State, says Morgan.
town was LAID out in 1885, West
Liberty was established by the leg
islature in 1887 ana Wheeling in
1898. Several towns in the noun.
tains claim chronological preced
ence to these. Romney claims she
WAS established in 1903. and Mar
tinsburg few years later.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

Opened Pa with P, Prayer @ by Rev D. A. Denton T IrEsGorg
Address Of Welcome Behalf Committee by Robert
Short Reply Behalf he Aooiaton by the President
Disposition of Minutes of Last Mco'ing
appointment Of Committees Election of New Members
Report the Historian j. R. Clifford Esq, of the Pioneer pe
Poem, by l. sxisho Editor 7lc lfaeapum. Morganown.
0gT@toH; Hon o. $; Mckinney, Of the Falrmort hacz
Brown, 0 the Weston Suite Ti,ncs. '''' y '''' A. :"
Ioo" News and Ho" TO Get w. BY G. A. Bolden Kingwood
Long or Short E4toWb c"s,io. onan.d hv Go,
w Morris. of the Richie
PUBLIC MEETING OPERA HOUSE.
Address Of Welcome Behalf Citizens Of Weston, Hon
Reply Behalf Association, Senator Stuart r. nocd Editor
,,: oIarksborg 1ce9r@m
address by Hon. c. W Atkinson, Governor West Virginia.
History Of G k West v Virginia Hospital for Insane Paper by Dr.
=, and Pttsburg Railroad
Music by the Orchestra.
A.. BaT6o Field Agent the West Virginia University.
THURSDAY, MAY 2orn-o TO 12
Prayer Calling the Roll ard Reading the Minutes.
Reports Of Committees and Officers.
Election of New Members and Collection o.
"The Influence Of tho Local Paper Politics" Paper by
The Legsla,ue and the NowPapor by Hon j. W. White Editor
Preston County Jo"rnd and Member Of tho Last Two
stoy Of Newspaper Work in West Virginia" Hon yirgu
Lewis, Ex State Supt Of FREQ Schools.
AFTERNOON SESSION. TO 3.
Selection Of Next Place Of Meeting.
"Ihe Editor in Politics, What Part lie Should
TripIett, Editor Tygarts Valley Nc,cs. Elkns
Discussion Opened by Hon. a. B. Parkcrsbug Joy1a
Newspaper Lcgsauon Hon. W. j. Mansfield Editor Wayne
NeUs and Member the Legislature.
Election Of Officers for Ensuing Year
Three o'clock I'm siRvst % the Hospital for Insane
At Night, Til $3.50, PacAs Ball Hospital $50 Till r.
Dancing by the Visitors and Association.
FRIDAY, MAY 2lsr.
Excursion TO Camden aulcy Special Train yer the West
Va. and Pittsburgh r. Basket Dinner and Picnic at Cam
den. Brass Band VIII Accompany Excursion and all
inol twill Be- Pleasant Days Outing about > p M.
AT Night Public Meeting al the Opera House Till TO-
Address by Hon r. f. Kidd, Of Glenvc SubcctIbo Country
Editor"
Music
advice From nyman Prof Robert A. Armstrong Of tho West
Virginia University.
Music
The Law Of LbeIs Use Abuse" Paper by COL Thomas
Dennis, Editor Green5rier HiyeadcuL
Music.
SHOULD An Editor Hold oHco" Harry Snyder Editor sbcp
hcrlstown Register.
Adjournment.
From 10 till ~ Grand Banquet will Given the Hotel Camden
by the Citizens OF Weston n Honor Of the Association
This Program Is not 'lron Bound, cban0e
slightly as circumstances require. Among attractions
here given visit 90 Riverside Driving Park which viii likely
be vpd for bv tlc f.5o,i &
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

ID. b. Martin, Manager OF Pas
senger Traffic Of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad, is "a firm believer in
artistic advertising fer railroads.
and is already taking steps to place
the b. & o. at the top in this re-
spect. He is going to take full al
vantage Of the scenic beauties OF
the line, and probably an entirely
new series of photographs will be
secured.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

The Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad
Company has arranged with Pull
mans Palace Car Company for a
new equipment of observation par
lor cars fer use during tho summer
months between Pittsburg and
Washington and Wheeling and
Washington. These cars are new
aud will be the first Of this style to
be used on the mountain divisions
Of the Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

Ripuus Tabulcs.
Ripang Tabules cure fatuience.
Riplus Tabulcs cure constipation.
Hpang Tabules cure headache.
ltiUaus Tabules cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabulcs cure Indigestion
RIpdu1 T1bulos gentle c8thartic.
Rip3us Tabules cure liver troubles.
Ripans Tabuics. pleasant laxative.
Ripau5 Tabulos for sour stomach.
HIpaus Tabula5 cure dyspepsia
Itipaus Tabulos cure b.iiousncss.
Rp1ns Tabu'cs. ono gives relief.
Ripau5 TabWrs at druggists.
RipaU TaDuies cure nausea
Rip9ps IabuleS cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabulcs cure dizziness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

BED WETTTNG CUR Ed
OR 40 PAY. MRS g. VI ROWAN.
Milwaukee, WIS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

Exchange: The fellow who
could not afford to take his home
paper, sent dollar to Chicago
firm-in answer to an advertisement
in circular-for patent pocket
fire escape. lie received New
Testament.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

The Senate rejected the arbitra-
ton treaty last week by vote, Of
43 10 2G Everybody is glad it is
out Of the way. Tho Senate also
passed tho free homestead bill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

three directions, To the east, to the
north and to the south west.
The topography of West Virginia
has n vertical range of $500 feet,
being lowest, two hundred and sixty
feet above the seq at Hurper's Ferry,
aud highest, 4,S60 feet above the
sea at the top of Spruce Knob, in
Pezdleton county.
The average elevation Of West
Virginia is greater than that of any
other state east Of the Mississippi
river. The average elevation Of
the Appalachian states above the
sea level is rs follows
New Hampshire, 900 feet.
Vermont, 1000 feet.
New York, 900 feet.
Pennsylvania, l 100 feet.
Ohio, $50 feet.
Virginia, $50 feet.
West Virginia, | 400 feet.
From the top Of Spruce Noun
tain the tributaries Of the Potomac
descend rapidly to the eastward
and pass from the state ut Harper S
Ferry; the waters Of Cheat flow to
the nerthward and within sight Of
the Pennsylvania limo empty into
the Monongahcla; the Greenbrier
and ELK aow TO the southwest and
entering the Great Kanawha, soon
join the Ohio which leaves the
state at the mouth Of the Big Sandy.
So the lowest point OF these .hree
inclined plains are at the mouth of
the Shenandoah 200 teet above the
SCI, the mouth Of the Big Sandy
500 feet above the sea, and the
mouth of Cheat river 775 feet above
the sea.
Within these three points the
successive contour lines become
smaller and smaller, until when the
3,000-foot level is reached this con.
tour line is no longer continuous,
but is broken into a number Of
separate circles and elipses sur
rounding the higher knobs and
ridges.
AS GO per cent Of the grain Of
the United States is below the
1,000-foot level, and 90 per cent Of
the grain Of the United States is
raised below the 500 foot level, it
becomes a matter of worry great in.
terest to know where these lines
run in our state, and to knew what
countries are above and below them.
The 1,000-fOot level is far above
The general surface Of tho more
southwestern counties aud Ohio
river counties and extends up the
river valleys iato the central cOun
ties. ia Jefferson and Berkeley
counties il is almost even with the
SUBMITS Of the Blue Ridge and
North Mountain, 80 that The cen
eral surface OF these counties as
well as that Of Morgan and uanp.
shire is much below this level.
This contour line creeps up the
Big Sandy TO the mouth OF Crane
Creek on Dry Fork, and 70 the
mouth Of Dry Branch ou Tug Fork
in Mcdowell county. II extends
up The Great Kanawha DO Sowoll in
fayettc county, up Gauley to
Wood's Ferry, and up ELK river to
the Braxtou Webster county line
On the Little Kanawha the 900
foot contour line extends up the
river To- the mouth Of Glady Greek
| in the southern part Of Lewis
county, thence it skirts across The
country with many irregular wind
ings 90 near The corner of tbo Penp
! i5yIyauia line. II extends north
ward through tho counties Of
Greene and Washington and turu
! ing eastward and southward again
crosses these counties AMI enters
West Virginia in Mouougil.a coun
ty, 22j feet above the river level.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Here are some interesting items
frsm the personal and political
writer on the staff Of the CiaclB.
natl Enquirer
In my Judgment, tho best speak
or in Congress to-day is Jonathan
+. Dolliver, Of Iowa. His speech
on the tariff on the 23rd o: March
was one which will go laundering
down the ages. Few meu have a
better command of the English
language.
William Jennings Bryan covered
himself with glory at the jefferson
banquet last Tuesday night. !
never saw him in better trim. lie
has lost none or his old time snap
and yigor, and seems, more than
ever, TO be the pride Of bis party.
Bryan Is the only defeated candi-
dato ! ever saw who was bigger
man after 4 defeat than before. Hc
will, undoubtedly, be the Demo
cratic nominee for President in
1900.
lRlI
Gen Shattuc, ne speaking about
certain United States Senator
from Ohio { went mention his
name, but it wasn't Foraker) said:
ole always reminds me Of the
Iushman who got mp in such a
hurry that he put his overali5 on
the wrong side foremost. As he
was trying to climb a ladder he
missed his footing and fell down
about 100 feet. A lady who saw
the corpse remarked: "Poor man
He must have had q terrible fall,
as bis neck is twisted clear around d.
BED WETTTNG CUR Ed
OR 40 PAY. MRS B. NJ ROWAN.
Mii,v4ulas w.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-05-20

Sweet flowers upon a cofin.lid
Must quickly meet a sure decay,
But flowers strcwn along life's path
Bloom in the heartand cheer the way
So, if you love your friend indeed
Brighten his life with flowers to day.