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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
GROUND HOG DAY EVE.
Mr.. Broomsedge Eats Too Much Mince
Pie and Has Dream That is Not all
Dream.

From Our Special stag Roustabout.
The other night l went to my
boarding place at the hour of
II:oI p. M, and to hold my
self together until breakfast, / went
into the pantry and ate three mince
pies and pound of cheese and
drank crockful of milk. Cheese
and macoroni was to have been on
the bill of fare for breakfast, but
there wasn't any, and water was
substituted for milk.
Shortly after crawling into bed,
| thought ton of the iron Junk that
has been hauled into town was
stacked up on my stomach, and
that.a william goat was blinking at
me from the the top of the scrap
iron. Before | was fairly awake,
had kicked the bed to pieces,
knocked over the washstand and
broken three lights out of the win
dow, meanwhile, / dreamed the
floor under the bed was full of
ground hog holes, and that the &C.
cupants were coming up to take an
inventory of the weather, it being
ground hog day eve, of course, l
was too previous, but it was the
fault of the dream, not of me.
The tormenting rascals climbed
up and perched on the edge of the
bed, and then washed the snow and
dust off their fur with one paw,
while they rubbed their eyes open
with another.
"Say, partner" said one of the
ground hogs, Unjust be they've got
new sun this year"
"This is an age of Improvement, "
remarked another.
"Must be a new patent" OBJ
served third. They've put it in
glass case. Well, we may as well
go back and snooze forty days
more"
"Patent nothing" scoffed a wise
old fellow. "Can't you tell the
difference between the sun and an
electric light ? The sun isn't up
yet. We started little too soon.
While we are waiting, let's draw up
a regular ground hog resolution"
The proposition struck the
listeners favorably, and this is the
resolution they agreed upon:
re tie Honora6t Legislature efM tie STATE Of
Nest YIrgind
We, representatives of the Ancient and
Independent Order of Ground Hogs, do re-
specially petition your honorable body that
the Second day of February be hereafter set
aside as legal holiday, and that hereafter
it shall be unlawful for ground hogs to be
annoyed by dogs, or to be shot at, trapped
or otherwise molested.
AT the foot of the sheet each
ground hog made his sign manual
with his muddy fore paw and then
the meeting broke up.
ZEPHANIAH BRooMsEDGE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
ANOTHER PAPER RAILROAD.

Some time since a number of CAPT
talists held a meeting at Grafton and
organized company to build a
railroad from Reedsville to irondale,
and from there follow the track of
the old Furnace road to the b. & o.,
and thence along the line of said
road to Thornton, and from there
cut across the country to Belingtop
and tap the b. & o. and West Va.
Central both. This road would run
through big coal field, and the
project is probably intended mainly
to sell lot of coal lands or coal
options at big speculation, al
though the scheme is feasible one.
A good many people got the idea
in their heads that it was the Nor
gantown and Kingwood road, and
that We would be given the go-by
and the road go that way from
Reedsville instead of coming to
kingwood, but there is no danger
whatever of this, as the operators OF
the M. q X. road could not afford
to do this, as the 500, 900 district
subscription will make the road bed
clear through, and this would be
forfeited and null and void, unless
the road is built to Kingwood and
completed inside of five years. This
was the special order of the Court,
and it is not likely the projectors
Will throw away the 500, 900 after
working so hard to get it.
This other road is an entirely diff.
ferent project and different com
pany, except Mr.. Sturgiss, and he
being prominent in both operations,
leads people to think that it is one
and the same company.
Here is an item from last weeks
Grafton Sentinel that throws con
siderable light on the subject
Mr.. George M. Whitescarver, in
company with Hon. George c. Stur-
giss, made trip last week to New
York in the interest of the scheme
to enlist New York capitalists in the
project to build railroad from the
Morgantown and Kingwood road
now building, to Belington. The
road will come in by way of Iron
dale Furnace to Thornton, and from
there across the country to Beling-
ton. 1t opens up a large area of
coal land and would be an impor-
tant coal road. Mr.. Sturgiss re-
turned to New York the last of the
week on similar GRAND. The gen.
tlemen working this enterprise are
quite sanguine of ultimate success.
A branch is to be run to Grafton
from Thornton to get the ADVANTAGE
of the trade of this town.
10 tell the truth about it, we
haven't much faith in this new road
and never expect to see it built.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
A Might Of Terror

lawful anxiety was felt for the widow of
the brave General Burnham, of Machas,
Me-, when the doctors said she would die
from Pneumonia before morning. writes
Mrs. S. III. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night "but she begged for Dr. Kings
New Discovery; which had more than once
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After taking she slept all night Further
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Boreas and the Boers--A Dismal Period
The Squabbles or Count.

From our Regular correspondents
The wind is blowing a whole fam
lily of dusty, icy gales, and the gem
eral weather scheme of 1900 thus
far has been mix-up of March,
April and November, with an occa-
sional touch of January sharpness
thrown in. Thus far, the new
century has not treated me very
we'll, my dear readers, having
brought me terrible attack of
pneumonia, from which am but
scarcely recovered.
In the face of this freezing at
mosphere it is hard to realize that
the Beers and the British are fight
ing under tropical skies. If ever
war was red-handed murder, surely
that one is. A.cry for peace, from
one side or the other, is surely in
order.
/ do not endorse the way in
which certain publications are air
ing the domestic affairs of Anna
Gould and her Dresden china count;
but do say he seems an unpopular
little chap, to put it mildly. He
can call names just like any other
mere man, when he thinks occasion
warrants it.
| never knew this city so over
stocked with visiting merchants as
it is just now. Every hotel is
crowded to its utmost capacity,
even the Raines Law hostelries.
Well, there are plenty of random
places where dry whistles may be
moistened, so everything "evens
up" in the long run.
Now for the styles While
millinery, like everything else, is
more or less elaborate, it is possible
for an artistic needlewoman to make
stunning hats for herself. BY the
way, funny fad is to wear the
bracelets just above the elbow with
evening dress. A lovely gown of
crepe de chine, trimmed with lace
yoke, bands of lace insertion, and
lace sleeves. Bands of mink or
sable fur outline the yoke, and sur
round the bottom of the skirt.
For young miss, Best & Co. are
showing pretty coat of blue cloth,
with Capuchin travel cape, pointed
in back and lined with bright
Scotch plaid.
1t seems a mockery to speak of
tulle hats this weather, but they are
popular right now, nevertheless, and
are going to carry everything before
them when springtime comes One
| saw yesterday was of silk en-
broidered black tufts of yellow
roses.
Narrow lines of black braid out
lining plaits or seams, appear on
many dress skirts of cloth.
=,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Dispatches from Paris and Berlin
tell of the reception of DR.. Leyds
by the French and German ministers,
and of his presence at state dinners
given by President Loubet and
Emperor William. He has also
been officially received by Russia,
Holland Belgium, and Portugal.
Yet the U. S. State Department
asserts that no Boer diplomat will
be received here, because the
Transvaal is not independent and is
not qualified to send ministers
abroad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
LIKE A GREAT TREE.

The organized Sunday school
work of of this country is like a
tree in several respects. The
roots are the various religious de-
nominations and the common soil
in which they grow is the Word of
God. The trunk is the great Inter
national Association covering prac-
tically North America. The smaller
branches are the county organiza-
tions while the twigs are the town
ship organizations. II is al enc
Tree. Each part is essential to the
whole. While the twig township
organization) bears fruit, it would
be fruitless without the trunk. The
International Convention is like the
electric plant, while the township
convention is like the electric lamp,
which shines on your corner Cir
culars Of explanation sent on appli
cation by any State Secretary or by
Mr.. Marion Lawrance, Toledo, Ohio,
the International Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
Do YOUS
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the car.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an intlamcd con
dition of the mucuous lining of the tus
tachian Tube When this tube gets III
famed YOU have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed dcfncss is the result, and unless The
Inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases ont of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an intlamed con
ditioIi of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars io'
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh,
that can not be cured by Halls Catarrl
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
Democratic Convention.

The Democratic convention was helo
at the auditorium. c. Davis was chair
man, and S. S. Irwin and Dan Pea were
secretaries.
Following arc the delegates chosen to
the various conventions:
State convention at TT. Scott: Mike
Redington, Dan Yokum, {. f. Durall, Nj
Schoonovcr, c. DAVIS.
State electoral convention, at Wichita
A. F. Hatten, c. T. Richardson, Guy
Cavot, A. NJ. Davis X. l.. Row.
Congressional convention, at Paola
Al Coppagc, c. E. Glass, Sam Iender
son, II. S. Shields, S. S. Irwin.
Judicial convention: Jesse Hampshire
0. B. Brown, jr., N. Pontious, Pat Walsh
c. Arnoldy, Dan Pea.
Senatorial convention: Jcrrc Lewis
Me! Mitchell, John Long, c. llemrlck
las. Agncw, X. II. Hogan, G. +. Morse
Bent Tusl, AL Black, ]. +. Scruggs, ST.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
Some Successful Teachers.

NJ. {. Lawcllin closed an eight-monthS
school in district "a (Junction), May 10th
with an excellent program lin the evening,
The attendance was large and all report
a good time. MIR. Lawcllin has the
praises of patrons and pupils.
Miss Ella Bglow finished her school
work in Springfield district, Friday, May
18th, with program in the afternoon.
Miss Bigalow has taught a number oil
terms in this vicinity, which is proof ol
her ability as an instructor.
Miss Chandler closed her years work
in Antioch district, Friday, May1 til, with
dinner and program. Miss Chandler
hal the united efforts of patrons and
pupils in her work, and the results were
good
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
Sunday School Convention.

Jackson township convention at Glen
loch, Monday, May 81, 1900;
FORENOON.
10:00-Prayer and praise service,
by Vernon Archer
10:30-IIow is Our Sunday School Pro-
crossing? by all superintendcnts
10:45-What is the Sunday School For?
by iivc-minutc talks.
11:00-Primary class work, by all pri-
mary teachers, led by Mrs. lIolcomb.
11:2O-Normal lesson,
by J. II. Darchc
12:00-Social greetings and dinner.
AFTERNOON.
2:O0-Sundav school lesson,
by a. T. IIolcomb,
2:5O-Review with blackboard,
by1. II. Darche.
3OO-How to Make the Sunday School
More Effective,
by Co. Supt. John Cox.
3:2O-Visitation and Home Department
by Mrs Hopkins and Mrs. Darchc
3:4O-Improvcmcnts Needed,
by DR.. Ida Scott
4:OO-Reports and election of officers.
Offering
Closing prayer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25

EVERY WHERE, Will Cartoons Maya
zinc, is rich this month-both i'll and prose
"The Song of the Wires Cartoons lat
est poem, is followed by two OF his most
pathetic and patriotic Decoration Day
noems Josiah Aliens Wife continues her
Talks on Current Events; and Mrs
Margaret f. Sangster, who writes poems
for every number, has one of her admir-
able home lyrics in this. The famous and
venerable Fanny Crosby sings one OF hci
sweetest hymns for the fortunate readers
of this unique and brilliant journal. Ed
itorials and sketches abound. a year,
subscription costs only fifty cents. lssuet
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund tee money if it fails
to cure 25c. The Genuine has l.. B. Q
on each tablet.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25

Have you seen those calculating pencils
at Walrad's.
49, yu,1~od,s for n cent Photos
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
Santa Fe Excursion.

To Undergraduates of sales June 25th'
Goth, 9th, and 2Stb; limited to July Sd
for return rate, S14.55 for round trip
To North Manchester Ind, OF
sale. MAY 2Sth and Goth; final for return,
Iulv 9TH; rate, one fare plus SO.
To Winfield. Kas.-Datcs OF sale, June
Goth to July 2nd. limited for return to
Iulv Sd; rate, $4.31 for round trip.
c. s. COLEMAN.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
Bicycle Repair Shop.

Stephens & Mahan have opened a hi
cyle repair shop on the north side, and
are prepared to do anything in the re
pair line. They also have good wheels
for sale cheap. When you want to buy
or rent a wheel, call on the boys. Their
shop is back of the AGrTAToR Office on
the north side.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25

and Corps assisted by Ethel Wayde,
MYRTLE Garrison, Maudc Bockover, Ma
bel Knight, Minnette Miller.
Decoration of Graves: Ten members
of the Goth Kansas, viz: Jesse Hamp
shire, Rufus Hedges, Arthur Hollings-
head, Frank Stewart, Oakley Thomas,
Chas. Wilmington, Bert Shauglnessey,
John DOTS, Ed Johnson and Robert
Prick.
Reception: Ed Stein, w. p. Mcdonald,
l.. Nj. Earnest.
Graves: ]. w. Doll, John Long.
Hall and Grounds: ]. l.. kercheyal,
Vim. Vess, Noah Myers.
Reading Lincolns Address at Gettys-
burg: Chas. Wilmington,
NJ. E. Row, Sec'y.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-05-25
First Published in the KANSAS AGTAToR
May Is, 1900.
Sheriff's Sale of Personal Property.

On the 10Th day of May, 10 0, at 10 o'clock
n. m. at the farm of S. Il. Spradley in Lone
Elm township, Anderson county, state of
Kansas, | will sell at public sale, the follow
ing described personal property, to-wlt;
Ninety-two head of sheep with lambs to
follow; also | have nineiy-two ileeces OF
wool will sell at private sale in the city OF
Garnett all for cash in land, the Spradley
farm is situated about one mile north ana
about one half mile west OF Lone Elm 'he
property of S. b. Spradley taken on "''"ch-
4 emf in favor of Howard Hester.
Bv order of judge of lth Judicial district
dated May l6, 1890.
Sheril7s Office, Anderson county, Kansas
ID. NJ Moons, Sheriff.
By II. NJ. ELLIS, Under Sheriff.
Dated Garnet, May II, 1900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-10-21
GIRLS STRANGE DEATH.
Found Dead In q Cave Stream-Was
lt SulcideF

Marion. KY, Oct. 20.-"Can
you love me after what l am about
to dof / must leave home never
to return. Love me always, mother.
Forgive me, father.
Your loving, but broken heart
ed daughter. Good by. MINNIE"
Miss Minnie Bennett, the belle
of Livingston county, left this
note in her room Tuesday night,
aud early this morning ner body
was found in a stream flowing
through cave that was famous as
a trysting place for lovers. Tied
to her body was a stone too heavy
for a woman to lift, and over the
dead girls mouth was twisted a
veil. The print of a mans shoe
at the mouth of the cave completed
the circumstantial evidence of
murder.
Miss Bennett was twenty six
years old, a striking brunette, who
had rather reign as a belle than
marry. The family is wealthy.
Nothing has developed to explain
the mystery. An autopsy will be
held
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AMERlcAN GIRL FROM CHINA.


Maamm Doris Rfch OF Minneapolis Tells
on Boxern.
Doris and Donald Rich, the 20-year-
old daughter and 19-year-old son Of
Captain W. W. Rich. reached Chicago
recently on their way from Tien-tsin to
Minneapolis. Captain Rich is personal
adviser to II Hung Chang on railroads
and consulting engineer Of the Chinese
government
Miss Rich and her brother came from
Japan on the steamship Empress Of
China, arriving In San Francisco few
days ago. They were the last Ameri-
cans to see Mrs. Woodward and her
daughter of Evanston when they left
Tien-tsin for Peking. They were in
China two years and were at Tien-tsin
when the Belgian refugees came in,
says the st. Louis Globe-Demecrat
Asked what a Boxer was, Miss Rich
said:
"well. I had no intimate acQualnt-
ances among the Boxers. They are
from the lower classes. The old heads
among them when this trouble began
to brew gathered together all the
young men they could get and drilled
them. They told them they. the lead
ers. were supernatural and that the
foreign devils could not kill them.
Then when the fighting came they Dut
the boys and young men in the front
ranks. Prior to the trouble breaking
out we used to see them drilling near
our home, but of course at that time we
did not know they were getting ready
to fight.
''The atrocities of the Cossacks in
China are something awful. They kill
Cinnamon just for the sake Of killing
them and take babies from their moth
ers and play with them on their spears.
When they get tired of that. they tor
ture the mother and then kill her out
right They kill by sticking a spear
into the victim and then turning II
around.
THE heat the troops have to encoun-
ter is something terrible" continued
Miss Rich, "and the soldiers won't be
able to stand it for any length of time.
The only ones who will not mind it are
the Japanese, who are hardy. acclimat-
ed and great little fighters. They can
carry IL days rations. because they
live on rice mostly. While the Boxers
hate the foreign DEVILS they also hate
the Chinese in other sections of their
country and will murder them with
Just as much pleasure as they do the
foreigners and Chinese Christians"
Captain Rich is under contract with
the Chinese government and will re-
main five years more to complete his
term.