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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
BEING A GATEMAN.
1t Isn't Joyous Life Even Though unny
Thing l. o Happen.

do you know" volunteered the OBJ
servant philosopher in charge Of the
gate at the big railroad depot, that
am ever a retormataOry instructor Of
undisciplined pupils? Now keep your
eyes and ears on this smiling Old lady,
with her puff combs and corkscreW
curls."
Which is my train?" she asked as
would have puzzled veteran porter
Right there, maGam,' came the
prompt answer, backed up against the
bumper with the card of instructions ca
it. You can't go astray.'
But she will" he continued, as she
BUSTED on. See? There she goes on
the wrong platform, walking like the
leader in a sixday match. Now shes
daZed, and inside Of a second she'll be
abusing the railroad company for not
looking after her. Now she's cut loose"
as her sharp voice rent the air like a
two-edged sword. Here, Pete, help
the old party there into No. g. Don't
leave her until she has a seat and IS
sure she knows where her tickets are. ~
Pulled out five minutes ago" replied
the gateman to a big flushfaced man,
who had just rushed up and asked Tor
the Chicago flyer.
"Gcne!" reared the corpulent giant
Gone. did you say? She is scheduled
to leave at 1905, and it's only 1905
Look at this watch?"
Watch is slow, sir"
What" with a whoop. Watch
wrong? 1t hasn't varied the fraction OF
a second in ten years. It's your in
fernal company that's wrong. III re-
port you, sir, for impudcnce and in
competence, Sir." and the big man
shook the whole terminal system as he
stamped away.
Now you get an idea" concluded the
gateman, as he rounded up half a dozen
children for a lone woman and then
guarded them while she went for tick
cts. II ought to get the presidents
salary. Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
SAMPLE TESTIMONIALS.

We append a few testimonials which
may be of benefit to proprietors of pat
ent medicines:
II have been unable to walk without
clutches for many years, but after US
ing your liniment | ran for Office
Il lost my eyesight four years ago.
| USED bottle Of your wash and i
saw wood"
81 have been dumb since was mar
ried, but the day after using your rem
edy had speaking likeness taken at
the photographer
Some time ago 1 lost the use Of
both arms. Shortly after buying box
OF your pills l struck man for So"
Il have been deaf for many years,
but after using your ointment I heard
that my aunt had died and left me
$4,000" Boston Commercial Brl,etin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
THE ISLAND ON WHICH DREYFUs is SPENDING HIS EXILE.

the latest "shake-ups" in the various
offices, tell of the large bills that they
used to make before the new journal
ism flooded the Row with crafty West
erners or gullible Southerners, and
look at the clock every five minutes to
see if it is net yet time to call off
the watch.
At regular intervals Sergt. Tins
takes the desk at midnight, and on
these occasions the last two hours OF
the Tenderloin watch find the news
paper men huddled closer around the
steve. as if fer mutual protection.
Sergt Tins is Tenderloin land
mark and withal good, generous Off
GER, and liked by the reporter, but he
has his limitations. If necessary he
Will take an extra day off to consult
musty volumes in his library at home,
storing his mind with knowledge on
rare subjects with which to harass the
ranks of the reporters.
What is the greatest depth of the
Pacific Ocean? What is the highest
mountain Of Asia? And, by the way,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
SHE KNEW HOW.
The Innocent Maidea's Method of Identi-
flying Herself.

rhe Innocent Maietens Method of ldenti-
flying Herself
Anaconda Standard.
There" she said, as she finally got
the check properly Endorsed and hand
ed il to the Paying teller; I'D like to
have The money, please
The young man scanned it carefully,
and then locked at her.
rs there anything wrong with it?'
she inquired apprehens.yeiy.
NO; l am sure it's all right. Only
we have our rules here, and before we
can let you have the money you Will
have 10 ODE identified"
But the friends | an visiting took
a trip cut into the country with my
mother this morning"
Then you will have to wait until
Tomorrow"
But l need the money to do some
shopping with this afternoon"
I'm very sorry
"Ie it absolutely necessary to be
identified?" she asked plaintively.
absolutely"
well, l suppose l can manage it.
VIII the bank be open for an hour?'
"Yee.'
Then III hurry home and put on
my evening gown. It's "a great deal OF
trouble, but it's the only way, and~Im
glad l happened to think Of lit"
Il don't quite understand
why, I have a strawberry mark on
my right shoulder, and everybody who
has read anything at all knows that
there isn't any better Identification
than strawberry mark"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

can any Of you young gentlemen tell
me what gave rise to the opinion that
there are open seas at both the arctic
and antarctic poles?"
These are samples of what Sergeant
Tins will fire at the group huddled
about the stove in the early morning
Sometimes a return volley of wild
guesses will be launched at him, but
this is only sign of the mental havoc
played by the assault from behind the
desk. and the wilder and more frequent
the guesses the more delighted is
Sergt. Tins.
A few nights ago one of the report
ers entered the station with something
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

Dreyfus possesses, as is well known by
his companions, remarkable memory
He speaks several languages, notably
German. which he knows thoroughly,
and Italian. which he pretends to know
only slightly. He is endowed with a
very supple character and he has an
obseuuious manner, which is well suit
ed to the work OF espionage. Every
thing, therefore, points to Dreyfus as
fitted for the miserable and shameful
mission which he accepted, and which,
happily for France, his discovery put
an end to-
This, all admit is weak.
His strength all along has lain in
the superior character Of the celebrat-
ed persons who have defended him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
Isle Hypocrite orMartyr?

deal with. and one which will be as
famous as the Aaron Burr controversy
of our country.
The weakness of the prosecution was
shown in the accusation against the
Captain, in which the prosecutor lame
ly says:
THE basis Of the accusation brought
against Dreyfus is a double one, con-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
WANTED TO Make SURE.

A Georgia man was recently approach
ed by one of the negroes in his employ,
who said
EFF you please, sub, I wish you'd give
me my Chris mus gift"
why" exclaimed his employer, in sur
prise, you're way ahead OF time; Christ
mas is twelve days off YETI
II knows dat. sub" replied the negro
but l wants my gift now, kase when
Christmas come you mos ingnerally too
full ter reckernize me!"--Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

Young man." he said, patronizing-
ly, the murder Of which you speak
does not require any comment from
me. 1t did not occur in this precinct. >
The circle around the stove twisted
itself away from the glorious warmth
and fled out into the cold street. No
one said anything, but the man who
had something up his sleeve for Sergt
Tins paid for the refreshments.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
ANCIENT SCALES DISCOVERED.

A pair of scales much like those Of
the modern pharmacist is among the
multitude of objects discovered this
year in excavations about thirty miles
from Thebes and recently exhibited in
London. The scales are finely finish
ed, have a beam about four and one
half inches long, with ring at each
end of the three cords, and the pans.
about the size of an English penny
are slightly convex.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
THE VALUE OF SNOW.

The cold. bracing air develops physical
vigor and humanity stores up health and
builds up a constitution against the time
of ennervating heat. The nations that ac-
complish most are the nations that have
winter with snow and cold; the nations
that develop a sturdy resistance born of
fighting the elements of their passion
Syracuse Post
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

un,,a us IS the question which has been
n nppeiInost in the French mind for the
past Two weeks, and which has hean
tne. cause of the most eynans five 49,
martial. VIC ffehch court
lt IS doubtful if the question NIL, oror
tbosa m settled, as there are
e VINO VIII side with Esterhazy
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
ROME NOT IN HIS PRECINCT.

Tins Declines to Answer Questions Touch
ing the Murder OF Caesar.
New York Times
During the last hours of the report
ers' night watch in the Tenderloin the
warmth and comfort of the West Thir-
tieth Street Station are much sought
after. From midnight until a. M.
time drags heavily to the workers on
the morning newspapers, who can us
uaily be seen sitting in circle around
the stove Half asleep, they talk Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
RUSSIA'S MOUTIIFUL.

Several of the European nations want
a bite of Chinese pie" remarked Mr.. Gas
we"
But has Russia bitten off more than
she Kin-Chu?" asked Mr.. GasblI.-Pitts-
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23
VALUELESS NOVELS.

Ethel-Have you noticed how Lord
Sabsides drops his aspirates?
Penelope--Oh, but that's nothing to the
way he drops his vowels-papa says he
has got more than dozen Of his i-o-u's.
Judge.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

and others who will follow Dreyfus
through any fortunes.
If guilty the Captain has been pun
ished enough, many believe, by the
peculiar character of his imprisonment
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

that of a witness and ourselves, pre-
sents, but for an intentional unresem-
blance, complete similarity with the
authentic writing Of Dreyfus. In addi-
ton to what we have already stated,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

sisting of a moral element and ma
terial one The first we have ex2mln-
ed; the second consists in an incrim-
mating letter, which, in the opinion Of
a majority OF the experts, as well as
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-01-23

( since 1893, and if innocent they say he
!, IS the greatest martyr OF modern
times.
1t is one of the most puzzling ques-
tions end-of- the-century justice has to
The Brinkley argus., 1898-07-21
News Fen Years Old.

We print below several local notices and personals which ap- peared i'll the ARGUS ten years ago !; Roy Mccullough left Monday for Little Rock, to attend school.
 Col. D. c. York was in town Saturday. He was on his way to Memphis.
 Bob Hooker, formerly a clerk for Gazzola < Co.,, Is now firing Ion the B. X w. R. Ky.
 We are under many obligations to Mrs. A. w. Parks for valuable assistance rendered for this issue 'of our paper. MARRIED: :--On the 9th of Sept, 1880, by Rev. T. J. Brickell, MT. Geo. Gibson and Miss May Bolden; MT. A. McAvoy, road master on the l.. R. & M. By, who has been spending a week or two at Hot Springs returned home Sat urday.
 v Fred and Ben Emmons, two ex, |csllent and popular young men, who have been living in Brinkiey
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for some time, left Sunday for their former home in Ohio. / Robt. Turner, our news dealer, keeps all the St. Louis, Memphis and Little Rock dailies, the popu- lar story papers, the magazines, and the numerous dailies-Puck, Judge, Texas Siftings, etc.
 We tip our chip hat to MT. Whit Knox for some very choice peaches pure Missouri stock, sent him by his brother-inlaw, J. D. Sherrick, who lives at Roscoe, Mo. They were large and and of of excellent favor. fl
 Mr. Wm. Hooker has opened a staple and fancy grocery at the corner of Main and Cypress streets, III the building formerly occupied by Whitson < Sapp< sttrtt -1rE;v7, and of a a-vaTiety that cannot heip blft satisfy any one in need o1 goods in.. .Ais life.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-07-21

Come ahead and let's make that Zen days eventful in the history of Blackton, We believe that after the campmeeting IS over, that instead of a dance, we will have an Epworth League, and ln- stead of card party, 1t will be a cottage prayer meeting. We are expecting our congregations to be not less than two thousand. There is beautiful place for campers in a grove. There is also quite a number of vacant houses in which a great many might camp. We have the promise of the presence of our presiding elder
 One and all come praying for the salvation of souls.
 |/ N. w. WAMAcK, P. C.
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FELLOW JAUNDIcE CURED.

Suffering humanity should be supplied with every means posai- ble for its relief It is with pleasure wepublish the following :: ssThis is to certify thst l was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for ovel.six monthss and was treated by some of the best physicians in our city and all to no avail. pr. Bell, our druggist, recommended Electric Bitters :; and after taking two bottles, l was entirely cured. 1 now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. am grate- fully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lex ington, Ky. Sold by c. Paslay, Druggist.
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Gam pilleetiIlg at Biackton.


 EDITOR ARGUS: There will be a campmeeting at Blackton, com mencing Saturday at 10 q. m. August 6. '9S. The christians of all denominations are invited to unite their forces with ours against the powers of darkness to save the young and old, who are on their way to hell. Rev. w. Ii. Evans (Wiid Bill) will do the preaching. I have known Brother Evans 15 years. have had him to conduct a meeting for me the past two years, and 1 know him to be a pure, good man of God, It is true his manner of preaching is different to the ordinary pastor, and 50 Is the results of his work. He is a fearless general in God $ Army, and always at the front i'll time of battle. He is original in thought, peculiar in dlction. He presents of truth in new forms, and new truths in strong terms. He is no imitator; his mode ot thought, siyle of address and exc cution of plans are strictly his own. A great inany have inform ed me of their intention to come and camp with us That's right,
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If your child has thin, pale checks, uncertain appetite and unrestful sleep, it has worms, and curing with strong medicines only makes conditions worse, by irri- tating it's delicate stomach. Whites $ Cream Vermifuge is mild but cer- tain in effect. and is a superior tonic as we'll as positive worm destroyer. At Dr. ". E. Stump ter's.
The Brinkley argus., 1898-07-21

Cracqule Net Blouses, were $4, 90, clearance sale price $2.65. pattern Black Silk Grenadine, latest weave, was $150 a yard, clearance sale price 6S1sc.
 1 pattern all silk Black Grena- dine, Bayadere stripes. sold at $1.75 a yard, clearance sale prico a yard. 94c.
 The following dress goods are adapted for travelling dresses:
 46 inches wide British Poplins, dust proof, regular price was $l .35 clearance sale price 85c.
 3s inches wide all wool Serge mixture, regular price was soc, clearance sale price, a yard. 55c. , pieces Shephard Plaid 36 inches wide, sold regularly at 35c q yard, clearance sale price 21c.
 l piece Navy Blue Brillianiine, 3s inches wide, sold at 65c yard, clearance sale price 43c.
 l piece Black all wool Brillian- tine, 3S inches wide, 50c was for mer sale price. clearance price, 35c
 MATING AND RUGS.
 Door size Chenille Rugs 20c each
 25x50 inches Chenille Rugs 55c each.
 21@x5 feet Smyrna Rugs $l.l5 each.
 4x7 feet Smyrna Rugs $4 25 each
 Door size Moquet Rugs 95c each
 27x54 inches Moquet Rugs $l.95 each.
 3x6feet Moquet Rugs $3 2 each
 Door size Empire Rugs soc each 2&x5 feet Empire Rugs $l. 40 each.
 3x6 ft. Empire Rugs $l.90 each. Mattings from $3. DO per roll up.
 All our carpata are reduced tor this sale.
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--Coca Cola at Paslay's.

1. ". Noh tS' ohD VI Out SOou 1Cypress Ridge farmer friends.
 was in the city Saturday and made
 the ARGUS q rcmunerative visit.
 John Padgett was over on the prairie Monday. He says that .crops are grand that the second crop of potatoes are lbeing plant ed, etc.
 Ballard's Snow Liniment. There is no pain 1t will not relieve, no
 swelling it will not subdue, no wound it will not heal. It will cure frost bites. chilblains and corns At Dr. V. E. Sumpter s.
 Mrs. Lizzie Lanier and Miss Willie Watson, of Helena, visited friends and relatives in the city this week, the guests of Mrs. Lan- ford and daughter, Miss Nellie. Eye glasses fitted to any eyes. Tho old made young in eyesight once again by going to N. Harris, the new jeweler and optieian next to Leopold's barber shop. Any eye fitted and at only a. few cents. -P F. Elledge, the market man, who has been over from Goodwin attending to the business during his brothers absence, re- turned home Sunday, his brother again being at his post of duty. LADIES SPECIAL: - Beautify your homes with pretty pictures handsomely framed. Beautiful frames for oaly few cents. See the ad of Ladaveze Frame Co, Memphis, in another column. They want a good agent in Brink ley.
 If you really want your watch to keep correct time, take it to N. Harris, the new jeweler, who was for five years watch inspector for the Illinois Central Railroad. He makes no charge whatsoever for any watch he cannot thoroughly repair and regulate.
 HI. 0. Trotter is back in the restaurant business again and has had his place papered and paint led up real nice. Kid says he is going to have a nicer place than ever and that he has the finest cook in Brinkley.
 Stop that barking by the use of Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It arrests the cough, allays irrita-. tion of the throat, and relieves congestion of the lungs in a day. It is safe and pleasant to take and never disappoints. 25c and soc. At Dr. V. D, Sumpter's.
 If you have a watch out of re pair which you have given up all hopes of getting repaired, take 1t to N. Harris, the new jeweler, next door to Lsopold's barberi shop. He charges you nothing if he does not fix 1t.
 Our little friend, Robert Johnson Greenlee, while playing around the engine wreck Ion Fri day last, was pushed off by some Eischiefous boy and painfully bruised about the lower body. Doctors were called in and he is rapidly improving.
 --City Marshall w. E. Kelly is home again after months vaca-1 tion visiting his family and rela- tives at Minneapolis, Minn. He looks the picture of health and reports a grand time of it. Says that he rode aswheel-back to St. Paul aud return on the Saturday Aght before he left and made the 30 miles run in less than three hours, and that's no pneumatic tire. At any rate everyone IS glad to welcome him back to his post of duty.
 Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment gives instant relief. It allays in fiammation and heals. It is prompt in its action and positive in it's effect. It is the kind that cures without pain or discomfort. It IS for piles only. soc. Tubes. 75c. At Dr. V. F. Sumptcr s.
 News Ten Years Old.
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LADIES' VESTS.

st NstIus f l-CCs
 LADIES' VESTS.
 50 dozen Ladies White Cotton Vests, low neck and no sleeves, l0c regular price, clearing sale price 5c
 50 dozen Ladies White Egypt ian Vests, low neck and no sleeves, 20e grade, clearance sale price l0c.
 40 dozen Ladies Silk Finished Vests in pink, light blue and black, silk taped. 35c is the regu- lar pmee, clearance sale price sl0e. Ladies' White I.iissllee Thread Vests will be cleared at 25c.
 Ladies silk finished Lisle Thread Vests, sold by us at 60c clearance sale price 35c.
 HOSIERY.
 LOO dozen Ladies fast black and tan Hose, full regular made, we sold them at a bargain at 15c, clearance srle price, a pair, s 1-3c.
 50 dozen Ladies Hermsdorf black real Lisle Thread Hose, sold at 35c a pair, clearance sale price, a pair, Poe.
 3S dozen Ladies Hermsdorf black silk finished Llsle Thread Hose, in Rembrant and Richelieu Rib, sold by us 50c pair, during this sale three pairs for $1. DRESS GOODS, SILKS, GREN-
 ADINE AND LACE NETS.
 Cracqule Net Robes that we sold at $lS.50 will be closed out at $l0.50.
 Cracqule Net Robee that we sold at S2l.50 will be closed at $12.75,
 Applique Lace Net, 46 inches wide, sold at $2.25 . yard, clear anee sale price $1 %.
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cocs Cola at Paslay's.

Henry Goldman was in Clar- |ndon Monday on business. Hon. c. F, Greenlee was in Tuesday on legal busi- less.
 Morning Joy-the finest cof- La sold in Brinkley-at V. " Dlen's.
 Mrs. H. B. Baker was down om Hunter, visiting her husband hturday.
 The finest coffee sold in ,inkley---Morning Joy-at V. V. Hens.
 Harrington spent sun V in Pine Bluff visiting friends Id relatives.
 -Coca Cola at Paslay's. photograph work of all nds go to see Baker, at the ughan old stand.
  Hon. H. A. Parker, of Claren- b, was in the city on legal busi- s Saturday.
 For photograph work of all Ids go to see Baker, at the nghan old stand. John Cain and c. w. Evans Ie up from the Ridge Saturday. y report fine crops. See notice in another column he Camp Meeting that is to be soon at BlacktOn. -Drop in and see the ARGUS at new home in the brick. next north of the post office. Miss Jimmerson, of Golfer Tenn, is on visit to her er, Mrs. T. c. Simmons. When you go to Clarendon, your dinner nt J. HI. Teas y restaurant on Court House Miss Daisy Holland, of De is in the city the guest of B. Folsom, the liveryman. Misses Laird, who have been Rg Mrs. G. c. Martin, re- p& to their home in Auvergne Rday.
 Miss Irma Jones. of Augusta, t several days of the past in the city, visiting Mrs. q. artin. -r'
 Lace Curtains nicely laundcr- pr only a few cents, by Star bdry. Send to Agent a. Ex- office.
 Miss Bee Calvert left Monday Keevil, where she will teach pl as assistant in the Keevil l.
 No use of talking-that Nor Joy coffee at V. V. Aliens talk of the town. Try it if rant the finest.
 b Clarendon you can get any bose nice cold temperance E at J. H. Teas restaurant he cream parlor.
 Hiss Nellie Lanford, who is ing successful school on Pss Ridge, spent Saturday unday at home.
 Don't waste your money on Photographers when you can
 home man-Baker-to do est work. irs. Louis Padesta and chil- who have been visiting Mrs. ply, returned to their home mphis Saturday.
 darold Stillwell and family, have been visiting relatives friends ill Arkansas county, bed home Monday.
 Brickell, of Poplar Grove, pf the oldest subscribers to RGus, is ill the city visiting
 
 n, Rev. T. J. Brickell.
 lEs:-Have your lace cur. Iaundered in the proper at least cost, by Star Laun-
 Send to Agent at Express
 |rs John Seaborn and child
 Raragould, and Mrs. Min
 Wynne, are in the city