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Instruucntal Duet. by SiEs j. n. brown aud
,lss Julia MURDOCH
oraiion Contest.
Pyramids OF the Nlnotconth Century" br b..
=. Cuppett.
what Shall We do with Those Conquered
islands, by Victor Cuppeft.
Vocal Solo by Miss Mabel Narsdon.
Judges NAMED hy Chsirmau az Prerprsre
Comm ttec. as f0uows; tapt - SCI Gl-
li'pie .. Russell Irot co "a q Harj ist.
Retired a. compare notes.
Little Aiabama oun. 10y aiiss Etbe aiurio-
Instrumental Trio.
he coon song brought down he
house and was about Tie best thing
of the evening.
The judges awarded the prizes as
follows:
FIRST prize ON decluuraion TO
Lloyd BrerbOweI. two silver d.. L,rs.
Second prize To Bvrtus Miller. one
silver dOii,r. The prize were iur
nlshed by the Board OF ExamlnArs.
On recitation the five dollar gold
piece offered by Hon. ". G bioAn
vas awarded 10 Miss Gertiuuc
Wheeler, Of owles5urg. second
prize, large government oiiicl.l
map, offered by Chairman Program,
C0mmldce, 10 Mis- Bertha P,tuott
OF Cameron. On oratIou, ID. l.
Cuppe't Won tie prizc, copy Of
h'ngs Hand Book OF the Unted
States, yalut able book cont ubuted
by Hon. Neil j Fortney.
Prof. Harry Dyer. of PhilIppi,
by special request reclted, Nv hen
the Frost is on the Pumpkin Vine
and the Folders in the Shock ="
Ia a manner that tlckled the crowd
Immensely. and in response TO the
encore recited Country Courtng,"
sending the audience home in Il
good humor.
Arrangements had been made for
another grand excursion TO MI.
View Park this afternoon, but ow
ing TO the rain this morning it was
abandoned. Tonight Col. Balu
lectures on The New Woman and
the Old Man" and the Institute
closes tomorrow at 2 %. IN.
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PRESTON COUNTY INSTITUTE.
Our PedagOsueS In Annual Gen.
Yelti0l.

Reported FOR The Argus by J - Kelley.
The session was called to order ni
IL a. m. by County Supt. Whet
sell. who introduced Dr. IL. n.
Sanford Of Penn Yam, n. Y. aud
Prof. j. ). Cornwell, OF Grafton,
as instructors of the session. Both
gentlemen gave short talks. after
which the institute adjourned I'M
I'll l 80 p. tn.
AFTERNOON.
Opened by singing. "All Hail
the Power of Jesus Name" Miss
LIntz ut the Piano.
Devotional exercises conducted
by the Rev. DR.. Ward Of the Bap
list Church.
History was the first subject Ia
ken up by the instructors. aud was
discussed in very instructive
manner.
INTEMISSION.
Singing, "West Virginia Hills"
Language was taken up and dis
cussed very thoroughly by both
Instructors.
TUESDAY, SECOND DAY.
The session began by singing
"Nearer My God to Thee" with
Miss Lilly Elliott at the piano.
Devotional exercises by Dr.Ward.
The Superintendent appointed Miss
Lima Benson and Mr.. @. W. Beer
bower, secretaries also committee
Oh programme consisting of j. S.
Brown, Misses Nettie Herndon and
Elenor Copeman and w. b. Free
land.
Prof. Al. Wilkinson gave very
excellent talk on tie duties of
teachers.
Prof. Cornwcll continued his
talk on history.
INTERMIssIoN.
Music, "Hurrah Hurrah Hur.
rah ?''
DR.. Sanford spoke on education.
AFTERNOON.
Singing, "West V rglnia Hills"
The representative of Redpath's
History gave short talk on its
merits.
Mr. Whetsell introduced Hon.
A. &. Dayton, on the subject of
"Armies and Navies," who gave
discourse on the Navy, which
showed that he thoroughly under.
stood his subject, and the address
was we'll received.
INTERMISSIoN.
The chairman of the Commit tee
on Programme reported in regard
to the night session.
The enrolment, first day was
POI. Second day increased to 214
in the shade.
Continued neTt Week.)
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YnIsable work

One Of the finest books OF the century
is the "Cyciopeii, Of Universal H.s.
tory by that comment historian ana
scholar John Clark Ridpath. l.. l.. d..
author OF popular history Of the
United States. The work is in eight
imperial Octave Volumes, with also
compact dOuOlo-column pages. equal
70 fifteen ordinary Octave books Of 500
pages each. There are 1909 elegant
Illustrations from wood and steel aud
~ historical maps ina colors and nine
cOloret chronological charts, with 81
genealogical diagrams The whole
work IS from recent and authentic
source, AMI is fail account OF the
leading events in the career Of the
human race from the beginnings Of
civilization 60 the present time No
teacher or professional man can afford
~ be without this valuable work
which Is sold only by subscription
through the duly authorized agents Of
the publisher Every order must be
for the entire work, As ~ will not DO
sold any other way capt. j. W. A.
Gillespie, Of Ohio, is here now attend.
ing the Institute and taking orders
and wlll hc glad ~ talk 70 Jon about
-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

Judge William Richardson, can
didate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Congress in opposition to
Gen. Wheeler, announces that he
has Withdrawn from the contest.
Gen. Wheeler's conduct in the war
has created landslide of public
sentiment in his favor, and it il
Impossible for any man to defeat
him Ia the CongI essloaal race.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18
A Coming Social Event.

The Dancing Glass that has been
taking lessons for come time at
Gordon Hall under the instruction
of Miss Emma Smith, of Baltimore,
gave a little informal hop last night
after the class lesson was over and
the exercises at the Court House
closed. Quite number of visitors
wore invited in and dancing con-
tinued till midnight. The class
has organized club to continue
the dancing and elected Mr.. p. j.
Crogan, President and Mrs. S,
Austin Pratt, Secretary. 1t is
known as "The Terpslchore Club"
and arrangements are being made
for grand ball to be given next
Tuesday night, Aug. %, at Gordon
Hall. The Grafton Orchestra has
been engaged to furnish music for
the occasion. The Hall will be
beautifully decorated and elegant
refreshments will be served.
Seyenty-fve handsome invitations
were printed at this office and have
been sent out by the club members.
All IN all it promises TO be de-
ligbtful OCCASION
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

a novel target practice was com
menced M the Second brigade, Sec
ond division. First corps, az
Chicksmauga Park last week. which
promises TO be highly interesting
to the men. Colonel g. J.. smith.
acting brigade commander during
the absence Of Goneral Mckee. who
is commanding the division, has
ordered SIX companies 20 fire each
day. Instead Of firing at The rogu
lar targets, they will shoot 40 pic
tues Of men ia prone position. Ia
other words. they will be- trained IN
shooting 40 men 30 trenches. This
practice wIll continue Tor q week or
Two. -Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Rainy "reminiscences Long Time
Nisitor-fhe Airy summer
Fashions.

Last year, we of this many sided
and picturesque town, had stand
ing grOwl IN regard to the weather,
from st. Swithin's day until dear
knows how far into August. 1t
Was rain, rain and more rain, day
after day; and unwelcome promises
OF still more on It's way This
summer, we are fain to wish the
clouds would empty their accumu-
latlons, and that Il real dry, blaz-
ing sun would reassert its suprem-
acy aud dethrone old General HUI
nudity. lie needs "downing."
There is such a thing as making
peopic "twice glad;' that is, when
we stay too long. There is also
such thing as making folks sew
eral times and eternully, too sorry;
that Is, when we show no signs OF
intending to depart at ALL The
old General seems to have settled
himself upon us for the summer
IL costs lot To swear NOWADAYS.
a man who used great big ID, the
other day, was fined s.. Another
interesting development in the di-
rcction Of law aud order is the
move to abolish the appearance Of
women in public in abbreviated
skirts, unless they have a bicycle or
check therefor, TO show. 1t seems
that those risky ladies Of the Ten
derloin have been affecting the cos
tune Of the bicycle girl without
leave or.license such as is permitted
by possession and propulsion of a
wheel. This Is very good move;
but rough on the ladies' of the
Rainy day Club
Truly, cotton is king IN dry
goods lines, these days ! Silks and
satiss aud dainty wool weaves are
not ''in 10" with the smart wash
costumes one sees everywhere. Mt
home aud abroad. The matron
wears rich linens, piques Of broad
rio. and ducks Of imposing gran
dour. The airy summer girl wears
dimities and Orgindies; the httle
girl wears lawns and nainaOoks and
zephyr giughams as fine as silk and
quite as costly. The man Of bust
ness aud the man Of leisure are one
in their liking for separate trousers.
coats AMI waistcoats. or SUITS en-
tire, Of white or light wash sfuGs
that will almost "stand alone
when skillfaiiv anndrod. in their
reirtshIng reserve; but The some Of
smar'ncss 900 this iinc. belongs 90
the msii boy.
Iht array ~ wash quits. both I'm
kilfs and knlcaerboekors, shown by
Beef 8 GO. IS simply marvellous.
Ouo vnuIi hardly believe wi hont
seeing them. that so many artistic
and beautiful styles could come
uithin tho scope OF LITTLE boys
gsrmsufa. Many OF The choicest
models are illustrated in the big
catalogue sens 0y ths house, for
l0ur cents boo clamps.
Fashion rather tends Co smile
up1a sporty looking toilets. though
thc4 are rcaily more individual tb,p
stylish.
A 0ord fashion in footwear oc-
ours BOO iow shoes of yellow up-
dressed kid, worn with terri, cgtfa
CoI1rel slIk s.orkInrs
Several shades of ono color will
appear ln cloth costumes for early
autumn. The Ightest shade vail
compose ODE bodice; waile the skirt
and sleeves wiii be darker. The
collar cnTs anI belle wiH De of
bright velvet OF color coutrasinc
sell With fhe cosfume.
Insertions ore preferred o. cde
lngs lu trimming summer wash
gowns. EvrLYN CABLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18
lie Wants n Copy.

NEW WHATCoM, WASH. July %.
My DEAR Mr.. GARNER:-I have
from time to time read notices of
your forthcoming book of Preston
County History. and | am sure you
and Professor Wiley will make it an
interesting and valuable work. l
shall Of course want.a copy of the
book, so you may put my name on
the list. As you know, In recent
years have spent very little time
in Preston county, but my interest
in her welfare never wanes.
With wishes for the success of
the work, and for your personal
success, | am always
Very truly yours,
GEO. b. BURKE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

Hon. William Il. Day has ten
dered his resignation as Secretary
of State and Hon. John Hay,
United States Am bsssador to Eng
land, has been appointed and &C.
cepted the Office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

senator G.. q. Vest, of Missouri,
whose health has been very poor for
some time, is spending his vacation
at Capon Springs, this State, where
he will remain Till Sept lst.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The President has appointed
Judge j. NJ. Hobson, father Of
Lieutenant Hobson. of Merrimac
fame, postmaster at Greensboro,
Ala. Mr.. Hobson is q Democrat,
and the nomination was made at
the earnest request of his Republic
can fellow townsmen as a mark of
good feeling.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18


George Redptth, sergeant in
lhe Rough Riders. whose home IS
just across the Kansas line in O&m.
homa, writes as follows from San
tiago: "Af.er tho FIRST days battle
was over was the hnrpiest man
on the soil Of Cuba. doa't mind
telling you that had a notion tbat
| was a coward. I had takon tho
place OF sergeant and knew it
would be awful If ran away.
didu't think ] would ran away, bot
! dad hayo % sucaking notion that
/ might show the white feather
some way. When The bullets first
began to come whizz y u, wmzz . =,
plunk, / tell You my heart went up
into my throat, but ! grit my teeth.
gavo o yell aud chargoj right along
with The rest Of the boys. The
scare was over in minute, and
believe I can go into the next bat.
tic and Joke like some Of The boys
dil be this one, for ! know nov
that ! have nerve enough TO stayY
-Kaosis City journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The formal announcement of
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Nathan Bay SCOTS candidacy for
the United States Senate to sue
coed Charles James Faulkner is
made in the Fairmont Expositor
and several other Republican pa
pers of the State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The President this week APP
pointed two commissions to adjust
the evacuation Of Cuba and Porto
Rico, as follows
For Cuba-Msjor General james
+. Wsde, Rear Admiral William
II. Sampson, Major General Mat
thew @. Butler.
For Porto Rico-Major General
John r. Brooke, Rear Admiral
Winfield S. Scbley. Brigadier Con
eral Wllliam ". Gordon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The First w. Va. Regiment has
been ordered from Chickamagua
Park, to Knoxville, Tenn, and
our Second Regiment is order.
ed from Camp Atkinson near
Charleston, to -Middletown. Pa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18
TnE NIGHT SESSIONS
or the Teachers Institute at the
Court House.

The evening sessions Of the In
s'iiute which have been held this
week were the most eajoyatle part
OF the program. aud have been
lrgeiy attended not only by the
visitors ~ town. but by as many OF
our people who could get there. aud
the court room. has been jammel
every night by several hundred peo-
pic until standing room Was ut
premium.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The present session of the Teach
ers Institute is the best ever held
in the county, and everything has
been passing of very pleasantly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18
GENTLEMEN.

Oscar G. Wilt, A.W. Carrico. w.
3 FrecIand. W. l.. Thomas. r. p.
Forman, j. A. Everly, Ashford ".
Brown, Frank w Candy, S. X
Wbitehmr, Llovd W. DeBerry. Ben
H Elscy, J.. Rutber Beeghly. e..
w. Bccrbower, w. Rty Sonlres.
Edwsrd EugIehart, S. W. Jelfers.
g. II. Bucklew, J.. G.. Beerbower
Will Salisbury, Lucian W. Conley.
Frank -. foriney, Geo. J.. Shafer.
Arthur II. Sell, W. o. Miller, Jos.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18


The following n,eresiing item is
from the daily papers and is a
special dispatch from San Fran
cisco tells Of The important part
taken by n Preston county boy,
) Claude Shaw, Of Guseman. this
county, son Of ex-Judge JOS. NJ.
Shaw, who now lives at Uuiontown.
Pa. Here is the dispatch
Company NJ, Tenth Pennsylva-
MIA volunteers, composed Of re-
cr0its for companies q and -, nov
st Manila. has broken out mu,iny.
At meal time. a. men Of the full
compiny Of 60 informed the acting
commander, Sergeant Shsw, that
they would not driH on the alleged
scsnt fare furnished them. Ser
geant Shaw reported to Lieut.. COL
onel Barnett. who promptly order
ed all he indictments under arrest
Up aud doSn the camp they were
marched for three hours. They
have been stripped Of their arms
and are guarded on All sides By
sentinels from the other companies.
- .nnng martial -ecm- imminent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The "White Wings of Peace"
seem to be lowering over the
Spanish American disturbance now,
and the war is over, except in the
Philippines, where Dewey is still
hammering away. He bombarded
Manila and captured the city be-
fore the peace terms reached him.
The Captain General of the islands
escaped on German vessel before
the surrender.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

In this issue will be found the
speech of Hon. John II. McGraw,
delivered at the Elkins Convention,
accepting the nomination for Con-
gress in this district. 1t is eloquent
and earnest and has a ring about it
that will enthuse every Democrat
who reads it, to throw up his hat
for McGraw as a sure winner. Next
week we will publish the platform
adopted by the convention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-08-18

The Board Of Regents of the
normal schools met IN Clarksburg,
Tuesday of this week. Those pres
ent were Messrs. Harmer, Carr,
johnson and Trotter. Mr. Barbe
was absent. W. b. Outright, Of
BuckhannOu, was elected principal
Of the West Liberty normal school.
Miss Virginia Burrows. Of ROME
verte, teacher Of clocu,ion at Hunt.
jngton. and MISS Bussing, OF GIN
clnnati, teacher Of olocution at
Fairmont.
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ng. Their use is just as practical
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EiOusskeepers' Alphabet.

From the EpitOmst.
Ants-SCatter branches of sweet fern
where they cOngregate.
Brooms-Hang In cellar-way to keep
plant and soft.
COifee-Keep securely covered as It's
odor affects other articles.
Dish Of hot water In oven prevents
cake from scOrching.
Economize-Tlme, health and means
and you will never beg.
Flour-Keep cool, dry and closely COW
cred.
Glass--Clean with tablespoonful Of
ammonia in quart of rainwater.
Herbs--Gather on a dry day when be-
ginning to blossom. Keep In paper sack.
Ink stains-Immediately saturate with
milk; rub vigorously with a cloth.
Jars--To prevent, remember it takes
two to make quarrel.
Keep-An account Of your expendi-
lures and income.
Love-Lightens labor.
MOney-Count carefully when you re-
ceive your change.
Nutmegs-Always CRATE blossom end
first.
Oranges--Keep best wrapped in soft
paper.
Parsnips-Are best in March and
April. Keep in ground till spring.
Quicl1silver-And white of egg de-
strOys bed-bugs.
Rice-Should be large, plump and
white. Old rice may have insects.
Scalds-And light burns; dress with
white Of egg to keep out the air.
Table napkins - Should never be
starched
Use-A cement Of ashes, salt and water
for cracks In stove.
Variety-Is the best culinary spice.
Watch-Your back yard Bor dirt and
bones.
Xanthippe-Was a scold; don't initiate
her.
Youth--Is best preserved by cheerful
ness
Zinc--Lined or iron sinks are better
than wooden ones.
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the financial ability Of the organization will
warrant.
Persons can correspond with any OF the
Commission, but preferably with the Sec
retary, who will give immediate attention
to al matters submitted to him.
The commission asks that people who
aid in this work will advise II from time
TO time OF the progress being made ana or
the extent Of the collections secured.
All funds shuOld be sent to John -. Frost,
Treasurer, Topeka, Kas., who Will receipt
for them. 1t is the opinion Of the Gov
ernor and the members Of this commits
sion that the next Legislature Of the State
win refund all money advanced by the rail-
roads and citizens.
Respectfully, G. w. Click, John =. Frost,
A. w. Smith, A. G. Lambe A. II. Greef
Commissioners.
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DR.. Pierce was first to introduce
little pill to the American people.
Many have initiated them, but none have
approached his Pleasant Pellets" in true
worth or value for all laxative and ca
thartic purposes.
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