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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

1t is late in the season for snake
yarns. but listen to the Terra Alta
Oracle:
Last Saturday morning as Mr.. +. ID.
Benson and son Robert were coming to
town, and as they were passing
through the Hanger field, a large
blacksnake was discovered in the
weeds. His snakeship made a spring
at Bob, but miscalculated the distance
and missed the young man. Mr.. Ben
son killed the reptile, which twas four
feet long and as thick as a mans wrist.
This is not the time of the year for a
snake story, as reptiles of all kinds are
supposed to be alternating in Deem
Der, but the above is a fact, neverthe-
less.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

San Francisco, Dec 15-Theodore
Durrant was this morning sentenced to
be hanged on January next for the
murder Of Blanche Lamont
Durrants attorneys made a desperate
effort TO secure further delay and pave
the way for another appeal to the SUI
preme court but Judge Bahsrs was in
exorable and overruled each and all
objections made TO tho proceedings
Durrant was In court and carried him
self with his customary GOODNESS. An
immense crowd iocSed TO the court
room and filed the corridors Of the
city hall This is the fourth time Dur
rant has been sentenced.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
PILES PERMANENTLY CURED
In from 8 to 5 DAYS, time

by the use of Lo-Mo. One bottle guar
anteed to cure any case of Piles, re-
CARELESS of how long standing, what
you have tried, or what your physician
may claim. Money refunded IL perma-
nent cure is not obtained in the most
severe cases, in less than days. After
all others fail get Ionic and be cured
Price. rs cents per bottle. Sold by all
hrst-class druggists, or sent prepaid TO
any address, on receipt of price Adj
dress Harry Logue, Williamsport, Pa
(0-23-97-1Y
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
HER MOTHER is DEAD.
Miss Jennie Smith. Phe Railroad
Evangelist Loses Her Parent.
Prom the cumborlasd AilsgheuI.n

From the Cumberland AiisghenIan
Mrs Eliza A. Smith. aged eighty
years, mother OF Miss Jennie Smith.
the railroad evangelist, who is we'll
known here. diei Wednesday at her
home. in Baltimore. Oath resulted
from heart disease and old are.
With Mrs. Smith when she died was
a son, Mr.. d. b. Smith. California
miner. whom up until three months
ago she had not seen for t,venty-eight
years. Mr.. Smith had gone TO the
gold fields OF the Pacific coast to make
fortune. After time the family
moved and his letters failed TO reach
them. One day last March he read in
San Francisco paper an account of a
meeting then being conducted by Miss
Jennie Smith, n railroad evangelist, at
the church attended BY President Me-
Rinley at Canton. Ohio. He wrote TO
Miss Smith and learned that she was
indeed his sister. He was informed of
his mothers poor health and came
East to see her. His sister met him at
Chicago. The meeting between the
$50 'ON"Si ohu bue BON WnOm She
had supposed dead was most affecting.
Mrs. Smith was the widow of Mr..
James o. Smith, of Spring Hill, Ohio,
Surviving her are four daughters and
three sons. The daughters are Mis-
Jennie Smith and Mrs Fannie Howell.
OF Baltimore; Mrs. Sarah Davis. Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. Mamie Ship.
ley, OF Muscatine, Iowa. Messrs. Jas.
o. and d. w. Smith, of Mountain Lake
Park, Mrs. Smiths former home, and
Mr.. ID. b. Smith are her sons.
The remains were taken TO the rea-
idence of her son, MIR. d. W. Smith. at
Mountain Lake Park, for burial The
interment took place in the Oakland
cemetery this forenoon at 2:3O o'clock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Cut This Out 7

CANDY. We Will send from now until
January I, 1893, limit Of ave pound sam.
plo boxes of all the fine and fancy cream choc-
olate and fruit Candies we carry. TO any
address on receipt of 81. as. OF either sam
pie pail of all the fine and fancy mixed Candies
we carry, TO any address on receipt of ga We
prepay charges. orders for Christmas should
be made on OF before December 22d, and In or
dering box OF Candy give your express
address, and in ordering pail OF Candy state
your freight shipping point. Address:
THE ROYAL CANDY co.,
Box o42. RaItluaoYe m a ,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

Auditor LaFollettc has been notified
that the bonds of the Union Pacific X.
II. Co. held by the State would be paid
off the FIRST of January. The irreduci-
BILE school fund of the State is invested
in bonds and securities and sos, 900 have
been invested in the bonds of the
Union Pacific. Sinse the recent sale of
that road the bonds are to- be paid off
They bore six per cent interest, which
is larger than the interest borne by the
State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
80

The Oracle give one of our leading
merchants away like this:
George A. Herring, one Of King
woods leading merchants. and one of
the most eligible of our sister towns
many achelors-except, Of course.
Grant 0Taham-came over Sunday af-
ternoon and took train No 40 for Oak
land. where we are told, he has gone
to Porter-ing George is a sly one,
and doubtless his host of King wood
friends suppose that he has his optics
on one OF Terra Atlas fair maids But
such is not tho case, much 20 the re-
gret OF the fair maids mentioned.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

To give you an opportunity of test
ing the merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the
most reliable cure for catarrh and cold
in the head, generous 10 cent trial
size can be had of your druggist or we
mail IL for 10 cents. Full size 80 cents.
ELY BROS, So Warren St., N. Y.
City.
1t is the medicine above all Others
for catarrh, and is worth fits weight in
gold. / can use Ely's Cream Balm
with safety and it does all that is
claimed for it.-B.W w. Sperry, Hartford,
onn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

The University authorities have re-
ceived notice from the War Department
that Lieutenant John A. Lockwood.
Of the Fourth Cavalry, United States
army, has been detailed temporarily as
professor of Military Science aud Tae-
tics at the University. Lieutenant
Lockwood is expected Immediately at
ter New Year. This supercedes the
appointment of Captain Ayres, who
is de tailed to other duties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
To Cure A Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All Druggists refund the money If IL
fails TO Cure. 25c. 5-i-oS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

Mr.. George Vanderbilt few DAYS
ago took an Insurance policy IN the
Mutual Life of New York for 81 900, 900.
paying as an annual premium $S9 900.
This is the largest policy ever issued
by single company on one life and
was secured by the largest and oldest
life insurance company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

The United States Internal Revenue
collections for the district of West Vir-
gina, for the month of November,
1897, are reported as follows Tobacco,
So, oto, %; cigars, s1s, $50 SIS; spirits, sls,-
4i1.5s; beer SO, 442. rs; licenses, 81. All 80;
fines, penalties, etc, s44.4O; total, sG2,
col Os. Collections for the preceding
month of October were $50, 379.64.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
THE YEAR iS9O----.

VIII be fraught with interest TO those
VINO wish to keep abreast OF State and
National events.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

DIR. d. Mayer, who left recently for
his post of duty as United States Con-
sui at Buenos Ayres, presented Colonel
Flintlock Perry before he left with a
beautiful silk hat in token of the warm
affection which exists between these
Two old soldiers of opposite sides. II
was Colonel Perry's sixty-fifth birth
day,-Charleston Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
Items OF Interest From Here And
There.

Rev Ross Ward went 10 Terra Alta
this morning. lie has been rendered
the passionate of the Baptist churches
of Terra Alta and Kingwood jointly,
and the present visit is to decide
whether or not he shall aeeept.--Mon-
golian.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
WHEELING INTELLIfNCER.
West virginIa's Leading Family
land Political Newspaper.

The INTELLIeEEcER is in It's forty-sixth yeart
and throughout the period of its existence sc
has been frying informa Ion 10 the homes Of
tho State The year 1898 will be a history maxi
ing year scarcely less in importance than those
which have preceded it. Tho first regular ses-
sion OF the FIFTY NTH Congress will be notable.
as II Will witness the debates and action ON
vital questions that affect the people-the pro-
posed reforms In our monetary system. the
cuban question, Hawaiian annexation, and the
many foreign relations now pending.
The year. will be important politically A new
state Legislature and a new Congress will be
elected The campaign will involve-vital State
and National issues, and In West Virginia the
choice of a United States Senator
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

Last year the United States pro-
duced i5,4o5, 900 bushels of buckwhsat,
most OF which was consumed at home.
There are about 1900 cakes in one
bushel, making total OF seventy bill
lion cakes In the whole crop. Preston
county is a large contributor of this
product
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23
WEST BOUND.

Trains marked 8, stop regularly, and trains
marked Il, are dag stations. other trains do not
stop. J. n. SHRYvRp
Asst Gen. Passenger Agent
d. p. MARTIN, Manager Passenger Trano.
A. j. BoNAFIHLD, AR't ut Tunnelton.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

Although the National Board of
Trade, which held it's annual session
IN washington this week, changed the
time for holding its annual meetings
from January or February to Decem-
Der for the avowed purpose of infiu-
encing Congress, its members must be
i"l'y convinced of the iinpossibility OF
getting the gold legislation they. in
common with Secretary Gage and his
SIDE partners of the monetary con-
ference, are trying to secure from the
present Congress.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

BED WETTTNG CURED
or so PAY, MRS D. NJ. ROWAN.
Milwaukee, VIA
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

TO has been often denied ON the
h2)rs of Congress tuat tie LOGICAL out
come 81 tae present civi. service law
ro1id Doe civil pension Use. under Che
ai ~ "a roll of honor" To- which all
Treasury Department cmploecs more
that 90 gears old are % be transferred
Or life. o. - uniform annual salary Of
t1J) each that IS. they are to DE. mn
less Congress up'ets this proyramc.
which 10 is more than likely 60 do.
HotninT has occurred since tho civil
sergiee set was pioced upon the stat
utc books that win do iuorc 30 open
tbe cyos Of thc people % enc correct.
us,s ~ the position OF those De.o.
orate eho favor The repeal ~ chat
llr 1.c country is tolty -ta0veri7v
unI .rdcH of Co.. military ZEN.
sion 81 end will nos Parry evil
pc9.ion i,si.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

Two Hagerstown boys killed deer
in West Virginia. The fine is $50, with
half to the inforner. One of them
heard they were going to be informed
on, so he fastened up to Berkeley
Springs and informed on his partner,
who paid the geo; and the friend got
slo They sold half the deer for ais
AID are still ahead Of the game.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

WoNoNeAHELA RIVER RAILROAD.
The WoNonguh Route - tho shore
Ahme het tween Entrmont and
CiuFksbuFH.
South bound lPrInolpal statIonsl North bound
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

An attempt is TO be made TO have the
honSe and senate Indian co nmittees
"%ree on legislation for Indian Ter
f.tory' but inasnuch as the Senate
COMMITTEES has already agreed to n bill
Tor apP"rtionment of the lands OF the
hve civilized tribes, it looks as though
t'at means merely an attempt TO yet
mo House Committee 10 accept the bill
OF the senate Committee. which is
supported by the Dawes Commiss ion
ANA opposed by the represe ntatiyes Of
she Indians.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

This has been n red-letter week, in
deed' In the career Of Senator Daniel
OF Virginia, who has been chosen to
succeed the late Senator Harris of Ten
hessee' as member OF the senate
committee on Finance, and unani-
mously reelected to the Senate by the
virginia Legislature. Two such hon
ors seldom come to any man in single
week. and IL Is not surprising that
senator Daniel should be overwheled
with congratulations on his good for
tune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

No. leaves Klngwood at p. M. and ~.
rives 90 lunuciton at 20 connecting with No s8
and 40 ~ east fast train and accommoda ION
both, and No. 81 west. Returning. leavcs Turl-
nt B p. m Trains daily except sunday
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared by
experienced pharmacists who know
precisely tho nature and quality of al
ingredients used.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

ihere are reasons for believing that
There are IA sufficient number OF Re-
publican senators who will refuse TO
reverse their previous votes against
t"e riRht OF a governor to appoint n
senator after legislature has failed
10 eiect when il had an opportunity. to
make il certain that MIR. Corbett viii
not be given that Oregon vacancy.
even " maj 'rity of the committee on
E'SctionS and Privileges reports in his
favor, ns it probably viii.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

REGIsTER, Wheeling, ". Va. }
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

No. s leaves Kingwood at 81 a. M. ard r.
riecs az lubnciton 90 90. connecting vita No
p west, ana No. 10 east Returning. leaves Ten.
Melton at 30 o'clock and arrives ID KuewOod
o ~ "a. M.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-12-23

WASHINGTON, ID. g., }
December 10, 1897. (
Mr. Richard Croker, the widely
known Tammany Democrot was n
l'nest Of SENATOR Murphy this week
He said that he only ran over Co Wash.
lngton Tor rest and change, but
tnere was probably considerable New
horS politics in the long talks he had
with Senator Murphy
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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-04-14
Tourist sIeepers.

Commencing with train No. 2
leaving Ogden March 9th, a
through sleeper will be operated
between San Francisco and Chi
cago on that train. Effective same
date Portland to Council Bluffs,
tourist sleeper will operate be-
tween Portland and Green River
only, connection being made at
Green River by train from Port
land with San Francisco. Chicago
tourist sleeper on train, tt
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-04-14

folders they are very valuable.
Red clover does fairly we'll if
sown early and with care. Use s
to 10 pounds per acre.
Alfalfa, although as low grower
and, when northern grown, much
less succulent than that produced
by irrigation yet it could be relied
upon to produce ample forage in
the north. Seed at the rate of 10
to y pounds per acre.
Sanfoin lis our best legume.
Grows rapidly on upland dry clay
soil. A rather thrifty and coarse
plant. Sow thickly [about 80 to
40 pounds per acrel to cause a less
fibrous product.
In sowing grass seed remember
that the root system of this plant
does not differ materially from
that Of any other small plant.
1t is conceded on every hand
that plant roots must enter the
soil. This penetration is for two
purposes 1st in search Of food and
2nd as anchors.
Plant food is absorbed only by
the young roolets. These tender
fibres need protection from heat.
[drying of soill and cold faction
of frost Plant food must be dis
solved in the soil water before it
can be taken into the plant system.
Aid the plant by giving it these
conditions. This is best accom-
plished by putting the seedbed in
good condition and giving the seed
a suitable covering of soil.
Chas. P. Fox,
Prof. Of agriculture, Uni. Of idaho.
Moscow, Idaho, April Is, 1897.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-04-14
The Local Paper

But, to put the whole matter in a nut
shell, you, the women of Idaho, can
make the local paper one Of the might
lest agents for immediate. practical good
ever invented, if you want to do it. It
is seldom or never power for evil,
notwithstanding the little encourage
ment it receives to be otherwise, but it
ia often vastly worse than its editor is
able, willing and anxious to make it.
Make your local editor feel that you
expect him to give expression to the
best sentiments and noblest impulses of
your community. Let him understand
that in right doing he can depend i'm
plicitly on your approval and substan-
tial support. That will put him on his
dignity go to speak. He will feel that
the utteranees of his paper are respected
and carry weight. He will drop the
wishy- washy, soldering locals and give
you the news in straightforward, degni-
fed terms. The fiorid and abusive edi-
torials viii disappear, because the editor
will feel that that style does not com
port with resl power. The whole tone
of the local press will become chaste
and elevated and worthy the respect
and support it receives.
From an article on "TheLoeal Paper, -
in the April number of The Idaho
Woman.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-04-14
Bloomington Bits.

It is gratifying to note that the
list of subscribers to the EXAMINER
from this place is steadily increas-
ing. The rate of increase will, no
doubt, be more rapid, in the future
when it becomes more generally
known that the EXAMINER is one
of the most newsy papers in South
Eastern Idaho.
Quite number of our citizens
are in Salt Lake City attending
conference.
4 Ira Osmond, who has been teach
ing school in Star valley during
the winter. returned home last
sunday. n}5 r4pNs.''
Mrs. Jas. L. Dunford,( Who has
been seriously i'll for q number of
Mays, is now convalescent.
Our dramatic company present.
ed "By force of Impulse" in the
st. Charles hall last Friday. They
expect to play in Paris next Sat-
urday, and jim Montpelier in the
near future.
A farewell party was given on
Monday evening in the Blooming
ton hall, in honor of Mr.. J. A.
Hume, who returned on Sunday
from Laketown where he has been
teaching during the winter, and
who will leave within a week-for a
mission to: the North Western
states. The occasion proved to be
one of the most interesting of the
season. The program, which con-
Nsted of songs, speeches, recita-
t ions, dancing, etc., was arranged
| yy the members of the brass band.
Our eongenial assessor is per-
forming the duties of his office
among the people Of our town.
Spring continues to delay her
coming, much to the chagrin of the
hushandry hereabout.
Ma Oriwa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-04-14

Garden and flower seeds at
Hammond & Whitman. 6
Why go to Paris to make final
proof when it can be done properly
in my Office r. S. Spence. 1
The Short. Line has placed on
sale at all of its offices 1000-mile
books for $50, same good on all
parts Of the road, from Granger to
Huntington, and from Silver Bow
south through Idaho and Utah.
Good for one year from date of
issue. Z
You don't have to wait for your
husband to do the painting this
Spring. Our ready mixed paints,
Any colors in any quantity, can be
APPLIED by anyone. We also have
a Full line Of carriage paints, furni-
tire paints, in fact anything in
the paint line and will be pleased
to have you call and inspect them.
Ritter Bros. Drug Co. 5
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1897-04-14
bO6RL NEWS.
Items about Montpelier and
the County.

VIM Reeves was elected mayor
of Pocatello last week by a good
majority.
Mrs. E. NJ. Pugmire has been
appointed postmaster at St. Charles
vice Gardner.
Try the Perfect Baking Pow
der.
Mrs. Rebekah Lem was the first
lady to cast her ballot at the city
election last week.
Try bottle OF Ritter Bros. Beef
Iron and Wine. 3
Conference visitors have been
returning ALT week. They all
report pleasant time in Salt
Lake.
Shoes for men, ladies and chill
dren. We carry the most COM
plete line and at the lowest prices.
Remember the best is always the
cheapest. Hammond g. Whitman.
It is said now that Walter Hoge
is slated for either the surveyor
generalship or marshalship of
Idaho. Both are good offices.
Try the celebrated aPerfect''
Baking Powder. Satisfaction and
purity guaranteed or your money
refunded. Burgoyne & Brennan 1
Mayor Barrett has no less than
a dozen applications for the posi-
ton of chief Of police. Last year
Mayor Murnane only had one ap.
plicant for the job. +
Rubber boots for men, boys,
youths and children. Buy the
best, we handle them. Rubbers in
heel and spring heel. Hammond
& Whitman. 6
Read the city treasurers report
in to-days EXAMINER. It shows
the city completely out of debt
with few dollars to spare. Yer
lily, the outgoing administration
can 'point with pride" to their
record.
Last weeks EXAMINER has been
in demand for the reason that
many farmers want to investigate
the Idaho Coffee plant spoken of
in that issue. We expect much of
the seed tried in this valley during
the present season.
To Loan Plenty of money to loan on
improved farm properly. None but
good loans desired. No commissions or
charges made until the loan is secured.
Apply to 7. L. Glenn. 43