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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28
OLD VIRGINIA.

Editor Progress.
'As promised will give a short narration
OF what ! saw and my impressions formed
at that time, on my visit to West Virginia
This is the place spent portion Of my
juvenile days, seveniy-iwo years in the
past. went there expecting to find many
familiar faces, but time had wrought changes
far beyond my most sanguine anlicipations.
found but two persons one being Judge
Mnrdoek and the other Squire Goodwin.
Judge Murdock being 81 years old and the
Squire in his Sos. expected to lind
large connections of cousins on my mothers
s'de there were eleven boys grown to man
hood of my uncle John Cassau, all of whom
have departed for the land Of rest, and
many Others who were not relatives of
mine This made me feel sad and deprived
me OF much Of the pleasure of my trip which
had high anlicipalions Of enjoying.
The city of Kingwood is situated in the
Alleghany mountains on a table land 1000
feet above sea level, aud is a mos, ssIr-
brious place TO dwell in, and noticed that
the citizens we're highly polished people and
as IN former days, give much attention to
tenneis Of christianity. I was also in
formed that at the city election this season
the license carried yet no one has yentured
TO take out license and in consequence the
citizens are enjoying themselves ON their
original beverage, crystal cold water, which
IS abundant and very pure noticed that
the moral condition of this community is
far advanced to what II was seventy years in
the past
This country is not adapted to agricultural
purposes but il consists Of stone, coal and
products Of its valuable timber lands.
] will give you my impression as saw
this portion Of the Allegheny mountains.
As ] stood on an immense cliff the sight
presented to my view is one Of the grandest
panoramic views Of nature that is possible
for man to behold. / am not able 20 use
Language 10 describe my admiration Of the
grandure and magni6ccncc they presented to
me. a man must be a fool to dare to deny
the existence Of God. IS view the
wofks OF creation especially Of this charac-
ter it inspires me With the highest aims and
regard FOR the creator Of the universe.
And last, but not least washed before
breakfast in the noted Cheat river: only
had 20 walk about five rods. have not
noticed any preceptable benefit, the reason
may bc that was not afflicted like certain
man that was directed to wash in certain
river.
suppose my friends are anxious 10 know
Why took such long trip at 50 years of
age it was TO look after an interest In an
estate IN coal lands bu, when got there
found that the coun house had been de-
sifoycd by Ere and the records consumed.
some Of the land was held under lease and
that could not secure any evidence except
oral and that beiog rather indefinite con
cluded thar could rot get my foot in
edgcways"
The above letter IS from tbe Neoga. ull)
Progress and was written by lhe venerable
pioneer ] J Baldwin who visited King
wood. recently, after an absence Of - years
and wfoie 'his for bis home paper. after his
return from cold Virginia"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28
ladies. whr Don,l You Z

To the Editor of The Argus
Is there anything at al that we can say or
do to convince ALL your lady readers that
we are toally giving away 10 every married
lady in the United States who writes for IT
an elegant sterling silver plated sugar she'll
like jewellers sell at 75o. each There mo
"cat ~ about this offer There is nothinr
TO pay, nor any requirement TO buy anything
IN order 70 secure this beautiful souvenir
gft Il IS our way Of advertising The merits
Of Qaskcf Valley silverwae. copy Of
thc Home furnisher, our own publication.
will also be sent free. Surely this beautiful
sugar shell gif, is worth asking for Then
it seems to Us that we should hear from
every married lady who reads your paper.
Quaker Valley Mfg Co, Morgan and
Harrison SITS. Chicago.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28
NUMBER 80.

vnlgarity everywhere. The French public
IS JUS, as ignorant and gulliblc as any other
public and gafes with just as much wonder
on clumsy wriggling, dancing women from
variety theatres, never suSpecting that these
artists never saw the Orient. saw one Of
them yesterday in the run Isian Theater
posturing, Struggling and shaking her mus.
eolar and visoeral systems to the feeble
droning of two instrument string orches-
ira. All at once a band outside struck up
Scotch reel which quite swamped the
music within. The reminisecnce of real art
and music was too much for the toes and
heels of the danseuse, they got away with
her and she danced TO the music Of the band
with an abandon and an art that told her
education was not of the seraglio or bazaar.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
60 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science bss been able to cure
in All its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure U.s. thc only positive cure now
known 20 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being q con3tituuonsl disease. requires a
constitutional treatment Halls Caiarfh
Cure is taken Internally acting directly
upon che blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system thereby destroying the foundation
oi thc disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up thc constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
The proprIctofs have so much faith in its
curative powers that they Offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that if fails 10
cure sond for list of testimonials.
Address p CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o
Sold by druggists. 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

Above our heads the sky was blue
With green 6elds round us
Within world. jus, made for two.
One fair day found us.
She was a maiden fresh and young
was her lover
We searched where matted grasses chung
For fonr-leaved clover.
We left behind the smothered path
And took unheedug.
The scent that laved US as bath,
From blossoms bleeding
a clumsy bee with sullen boom
Sweet-riiing rover
Swung by nor showed the rarer bloom
OF four-leaved clover.
Sometimes our tangled hands would touch,
Sometimes our faces
Drew close together when, in such
Enchanted places
When common clusters hid the ground,
She knelt and wove her
White fingers defily through, but found
No four-leaved clover
by grass-rimmed aisles of apple trees
Der swell and hollow
80 went The ways of birds aud bees
We chose TO follow
A yellow sun threw from the west
Long shadows over,
Fer we abandoned quite the quest
For four-leaved clover.
And so our time. that golden day
Some cynie prosy
May say was wholly thrown away
All, little knows he
Though we one trophy of the spring
Failed to discover.
We found sweeter. rarer thing
Than four-leaved clover
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

Comes from Dr. - B Cargilc. OF Washita
j. y Tic writes Electric Bnucrs has
cured Mrs Brewer Of scroimf which had
caused her great suffering for years Ter
riblc sores would break out on hcr head
and face and tltc best doctors could give
20 hcip, but now hcr health IS excellent
Electric blttcrs is the best blood purifier
NhoWn IS thc supreme remedy for
kemi. tcticr sait rhcum ulcers boiIs
AUD running sores "a stimulates iivrr.
Kidneys and bowels. cxpcis poisons hriDe
digestion builds up tho strength ONLY -oc
Sold hY j a icnhari Guaranteed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28
DR. j. II. WATSON,
DENTAL and ORAL SURGEON,
DAWSON. PA.

Regular graduate Of Ia timore College Of
Dental Surgery and Post Graduate Of the Dr.
Lutz College of Crown and Bridge work Of
Coiumbus Ohio. Inventor of the AIR Cell Sys-
tenn Of Teeth without Palate IN the Roof Of the
Mouth. guaranteed TO hold firmly IN place.
es- Teeth Extracted Positively without Pain
ten years so cents Solid cold crowns and
Fine Gold Filling a Speciality. As we'll az the
treatment OF Children's Teeth, which can be
hardened and saved, where mere mechanical
Dentist with their tinkcrnR would fail.
AZ hom from the 80 till the 10Th Of every
month. At BrucefOn once every two months
from the Goth tll the last. March, Nay July.
dates
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no So fast train west sn the evening will
stop at Ttnnelton for passengers but must be
Ragged.
Nos. a. and arc the regular accommodations
going west and stop at all stations.
Trains marked 8, stop regularly, and trains
mark ed 4 are flag stations. other trains do not
stop. I'M. ScHRYvER,
Gen. Passenger Agent.
d. B. MARTIN. Manager Passenger rrafic.
A. j. BOSAFIELD. Act at Tunnelton.
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sEcoNn LgrreR.

May 2Sih, 1000.
Dear Friend
Your letter was received to-day. IL was
an agreeable surprise to me, for, ike you,
was jus, little suspicious myself Itisa
little unusual for person to advertise for
correspondents in his local paper, and was
a little afraid that some one had placed the
cad !" in the paper, expecting to have fun
at the expense Of some else, but as you have
disclosed 20 me your name, am satisfied
that you are some real person. Since re-
ceiving your letter have fancicd what YOU
look like. bu, as each effort gave different
result, I am inclined to wait till see you.
and then my curiosity will be appeased. !
am at present more interested. If anything
in your social position, etc. You have not
said word about that, and have not had
the opportunity 90 inquire Possibly IL Z
should do So, being a stranger as am and
not knowing scarcely anyone. the people
whom am visiting may think me Jos, a
little too gay for Preston County. Poor
souls they are too slow for funeral The
only amusement That ] have had since com
ing here, two weeks ago, is TO sit on me
porch after supper aud listen to the frogs
sing. Delighted past Time, isn't ii, to su
there al alone u contrasts so greatly
with my ife heretofore, Ny home is in
Wheeling on Chaplain street, five blocks
south Of The creek, noi 50 very far from the
b. s. O. depot 80 doubt, IL you arc ac-
qnain,ed there, can tell you the very house
understand that a saw mill is being erected
on farm near where ] am staying How
long TO hear The buzz Of the saw and the
rumble Of The machinery Anything 60
kill The ehirp Of ,he cricket during the day
7 used TO love them, bot jus, delcs, them
now. ! prefer the frogs of whp.poor.wnl.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

Destroying US victim. Is type Of Con.
supaton. The power Of this malsdy is felt
on organs, nerves. muscles and brain Bot
Dr KING Now Life Pills are safe and
certain cure Best in tho world for stom-
ach. Liver kidneys and Bowois Only %
cents. af a Iouharrs store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

'N"'"k ~ hS pt"Stah ioi the three days
session.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
400 Music.
Invocation.
Reading of minutes of last session.
Enrolment of. members.
500 Round Table discussion OF the follow.
ing topics
An Educational Policy for Our New
Possessions. Led 10y Mary X Meudel.
One Man Power, Led by George NJ.
Ford.
The School as a Breeder of Vice.
Led 10y a. c. Kimlcr.
Recess until eigh, O'Clock.
500. Music.
Address-"Ihe Teacher rs I Now
See Him" w, NJ. Suuus, Parkers-
burg.
$3.50. Five-minu,c Talk on "why Am Not
a Better Teacher"
]. Walter Barnes, Fairmont
+. l.. Burdette, Clarksburg.
II. A. Riggs, Point Pleasant.
4. l.. Davis. Spencer.
Paper-"rhe Transition from Gram
mar School TO High School,"
IL. d. Work, Wheeling.
THURSDAY, JULY S.
MORNING SESSION.
9;5o. Music.
Invocation.
Music.
1890. Paper-'Language," J.. NJ. Ham
mond, Wheeling
Discussion, w. L. MCGOWAN, Ravens.
wood; W. H. Anderson, Wheeling.
1890. Paper-"Latin as Requisite for
Admission to College," Frank b.
Trouer, Buckhannon.
Discussion, ]. II. chamberlain, Mari.
eta, Ohio.
rrIs. Address-"The Bad Boys Rights. -
II. A. Armstrong, Morgantown.
Discussion, w. II. Gallup, Morgan
town; Nj. f. Hess, Sistersyille.
1900. Recess until two o'clock.
AFTERNOON sessroN.
400. Music.
Address -"Some Elements in the
Teachers Intellectual Freedom" c.
II. Cole, Marlinsburg.
Discussion, Joseph Roster. Fairmont.
2;5o. Address "The Process of Mental
Growth" II. G.. Williams, Marietta.
Ohio.
500. Paper-'Equal Wages for the Sexes
for Performing the Same Labor"
Lillian Hackney. Huntington.
Discussion, rhos. c. Miller. Morgan
town.
$3.50. Round Table Discussion of the fol-
lowing topics
Transportation Of Pupils. Led by w.
NJ. Henderson.
The County High School Led by w.
j. Holden
Mothers Day. Led by +. II. Crago.
The Test Of Good Teaching. Led by
Geo s. I.aidley.
500. l.ecture--Jehu DE Witt Miller.
FRIDAY, JULY 3.
MORNING. SESSION.
0;3o. Music.
Invocation.
Music.
1000. Paper "Readiug as Basis of Uni.
hcation," c. +. Citizens, wellsbure.
Discussion, 4. S. Fleming, Parkers-
burg; l.. J. Corby. Huntington; c.
w. Evans, Fairmont; J. l.. IIssom,
St. Marys
1915. Address-"The True Disciplinadan." +"
J. NJ Skinner, West Liberty.
Discussion, T.. +. Goodwin, Grafton;
II. a. Darnall, Buckhannon; u. I.
jenkins, Ravenswood
Ii5o. Address--"'rhe New Educa-
ton" T. -. Reynolds, Morgantown.
1900. Recess until two o'clock.
AFrERNooN SESSION.
200. Music.
Address-"IIigher Education, r. l..
Gardiner, Salem
Discussion. 4. NJ. Turner. Morgan.
town; Thos. F.. Hodges, Morgantown.
2'45 Addfess-"What the Experiment Sta
ton is Doing for Farmers" J. H.
ottWafii MofgantOWn.
3I5 Paper "Our Industrial school for
Girls" Elizabeth Clohan, Salem.
3:4s Report Of Committees.
Adjournment.
Music will be furnished by some friends
from Marietta, Ohio, and by the Parkersburp
schools, in charge Of Prof Ycardley.
The railroads will grant reduced rates
Hotel rates, 81 20 so Those wishing TO
engage entertainment a. private places
should write supi q Fleming. Parkers
burg. ~. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

Tor there IS something romantic about them-
anything of a romantic nature suits me.
shall no, tell you my exact location until
learn whether Mr.. Elhou's will allow me TO
receive callers. Mamma tells them TO take
good care of me, which means that my
company must be approved by them. II |
eanno, get their consent any other way, 1
shall tell them that YOU are an old &C.
quaintanee of mine. That will not be lying.
will IL Answer soon. and IN the mean.
time will get their answer aud LEI YOU
know in my next letter, and II am as IA
vorably impressed then as am now, | shall
invite You TO call.
Your friend,
CARRIE BRAreicE.
ANSWER.
Kingwood. w Va, May rs, 1900.
Dear Friend
was rather surprised TO hear from you,
as supposed would never hear of you
again, but was glad TO know You are snll
willing to meet me. Il was rather peculiar
that my ''ad." should have been in the
paper and If l ever get to meet you will
explain the situation. am real person.
and very romantic. You will think So when
you meet me. You spoke of my social
position. You need not worry about that,
my social position is all o. X. aud when
you learn who am, you will wonder why
IN the world had notice in the paper
| will await letter from you before come
to see you, ana try to answer before Thurs.
day evening as want to come then.
can't COME Wednesday, as there is dance.
Your frinds won't object 60 my coming to
see you. although do not know them
have faint idea where you are since YOU
speak of saw mills. aud believe | could
locate you. Answer as said. and will
come ont Thursday evening do not know
whether ! shall ride or walk am very
fond of walking and take long walks every
evening, generally down toward the river.
will describe myself so you will know me
when you see me. I'm FIVE feet 10 inches
tall, light complexion and rather slender.
Wear square-cut coat rather brown. a
white hat and tan shoes my trousers rolled
at the bottom and boquet on the lapel of
my coat. Yes, tell your people am an old
acquaintance. You will think so, ANYWAY,
when you meet me.
Very truly yours,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28

ON The evening Of The engagement to call,
the young man dressed himself with great
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Young Men Wanted. with fair educa
uon aud good character. TO LEARN rgLEG.
kAFlif, kaiIfoad accounting and Type.
writing ilis is endorsed by aIl leading
railway companies as the only perfect and
reliable Institution Of its kind All our
graduates arc assisted 20 positions. Ladies
also admitted Write for free cstalog
fall term opens August rgth. Globe Tele
graph College Lexington. Ky. fa.foo
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Train No. l connects with B & o. No. o
at7is3a m. for East. and No. at $40 a.
IN. for West
Train No. connects with b. & o. No. =
at 3;44p m. for East aud No IS az $40 p
m. for West
II IlANsT Philadelphia a.
General Pass. Agt
VI rgMpLEroN.
kingwood. Gen. Man ger.
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z. n q. TINE TABLE.
Taking Effect May goth, 1900.
EAST BOUND.

The new "Flyer" No. 12, leaves Grafton at
$40 d. m. aud Is due at Terra Alta at
810 the only stop In the county. aud Oakland
632 Nos. 72 and are the accommodations aud
stop at ali stations.
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RoUR-LEAvED CLOVER.

BY FRANK PRESTON sMApr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28
STATE EDUCATORS
To Hold an Important Meeting in
Parkersburg.
West Virginia Educational Association
to Mcet-will he a Large Number OF
Visitors.

The largest educational organization in
the State, the West Virginia Educational
Association will meet in Parkersbury in It's
goth annual session, July 4th, S,h aud 9th.
The organization is made up of educators
from all parts of the State and there will bc
about $50 attendants a, this meeting. Fol-
lowing is the program for the three days
session.
WEDNESDAY, IUIN
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The West Virginia Northern Time
Schedule

IN EFFECT MAY 20. 1900
Sours-Read Down NonrH-Read Up
New-York tribune., 1900-09-01

NETAIs-Iron and steel markets were weak and IN
was IS Sd higher but dull and unclanged al SIG 60
nsTSst N syp2ln "a @ AZ sac soa5s81 y Lead ruled dun
a. "a an and spelter was easier cables
closing weak 81 4a$4 I25s The brokers price for
Wo1Assgs AID sYRTPs-Advices from the Southern
were quite Lbers 1he 1he,sTgv The market at the close
nominal Sg25ati9nf ms 4gfsc good 2oa2sc; prime 86q
37c New-Orleans open kettle +8a5S9 Porto Ric9 $t4 4
5s 5Ss prtm! s4r1p' p S2aoG saa6 fancy s25e2s
in san tonnage to-day and rates were arm IN al Taae @
vessels we're in ssnsTay ts go1a Business was repored
the cotton grain and sea Goa ,ss Rates were strong
and tonnage offerings limited Qu9at9ns 70 hi'e5Po y
were al London. 3D. GlaseoT 4e4ta ps'2+ 2tTerP Ser
41d Hamburg 75aso pfg RotsTdsIn an 4CG 4s ss a a.
01TS-cottonseed showed depression sales Of 300
sS'zs bid Eened PeT9.ega p q4e b6s S o. and in bulk
81 o. "a Pbsdc1nbis bbis Ss and bulk. s. as refined
cases New-York so IS. Cot:onseed oil pgme cruae M
t%T 091s; eI51 ssAe prime white Stages prime
winter yellow ssgssse lnseed Ans5eaR 7sc sstsrn 6
SEED quoted &c city brands; lard oil 5Sq55c.
Dragson Pa msTEst on S Strong basis early ana
sooa 0f5na 56I ber 1b he market vas affected BY
break r. m m gsn ss osng 5 hss sy for anrdy a il
Kansas city nae Z 600 omsha 200 ana al P6R 5TsEto
steady Quoted; Mess Sl2a$l2 30 family sl'gSiS & 81
,95 Isss sass 50 famiy sSesil So packet si60sl extra
India mess. Sl5g$I7 BEE 4 HAAs-Sgle. S qq9seo s s
7Se $50 p. 13sei ieo ,. n 7%e pigs o,7+sS 7'ss
sotIS beles os alIc. 10 n Ioa1oAci u ~.
a. I7 n So. doc. Picked shoulders du quoted at
q PickleL dun quoted al l0uloEac
9sTI6W-steaay; city 7-lee; country 4i4q4s4c. ..
stes6y. quoted al T.I6c City lard dull, quoted
CO. Refined lard steady. Quoted. South America Sc
S-rS,-tra-t 30c: Brazil kegs, @ 15c Compound du.i
Cont4ie' s,, s6Iglkc: Western 69eikc...- STEARINE-
s1o.s,- 5uoted: Oleo TIC; city lard steertne SIC
experencsd rather quiet and uuin
t-- marker owing the near approach OF the hol-
we're limited supply the needs OF
as5s ,otations follow Domestic common 10 low fair.
I'd 4 !
5s.g1 "a a5c: Japan. 4%q5c. Java, 4Aq4%e: Rangoon
IN bond 2421ze- e-s .--,- ,,,.,,,. - h-sst a.
<1trg 10 relative u material traders
eFtL higher prices the future, and are
srcordtnEiy The undertone was hrm al! day, with
cl'l.s advance Quotations follow cut
ls S crushed B5c d0uinces in half bbls oniy) ana
l,s "a! DOC cubes and AA.ltA powdered 68oe; pow
HloS' srse powdered and krut powdered 62aci Eagle
zranulated 4Oc. Eagle coarse sranuated.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-01
YORK DAILY TRIBUNE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER l. 1000.

sfsns % nne granulsted. s25c Eagle fine granulated
az ted and diamond A, 615c: confectrners
NJ e - nos l. : and g 5Soc 4 5.73c: No g. 8 zoe
a1d 'goSs NO q 55oc; No 5.4oc. .3Oc; 10
TbIs 80 no L. o2Oo; Nos l3 IL 515c
up nv summary OF the statistical position. made
s5d 49, stt Gray, shows stocks United States
yaaE .s S sstner % e6044 tons against last
tons ,Yae- .oi4 tons last decrease III $50
,c.S Ast year Europe-stocks IN Europe 5a7 600
a AGAINST DOB GOO tons and Ts0 57a tons
agats, 9S5 STOCKS OF Europe and America COS 044
ssns ~, 100 tons last week and 1907 BAT the
4ro,,,. oates and 1.0tt. .393 AZ OF
A. sna last year The deficiency Of stock Is
ana an deciency Of 528 Is5 tons last week
al eASess OF Oo,O tons December
obsnoS arAsI continued nomnaly strong prices
tbs 80. mere were buyers for
OF 4he Tor o. test centrifugal 4Ae for 50 test
aAu &C Tor - molasses sellers
ehilTely out Of the II was said that
ia-U ts prices would have been paid willingly for
- uuSks OF centrifugal and muscovado but at any
l,.L ~ 1'hag vas offered The cables keeping
SSt.Iauon here, showing very firm for
4i Beet sugar in London, with spot delivery
i'sleii 20 Us Cd, and delivery Nd
hlgher TO lis SAd sugar was auet hut steady al
refining - 40i Java anu 1~S "N A'' TAI