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3D. PRESTON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 49, 1902

shadow among the shadows. Al 10 feet
away that shadow paused. II was won.
derinE ~ IL could steal the back end OF Mr..
Bowser's house aud sell the bricks for two
beers and . nights lodging. After a mo.
ment it advanced again. The thought of
TWO beers had forced 1t onward. .Pitpati
Pitpst, Pit
William. I have theei"
He had walked straight INTO Mr.. Rowser,. /.
arms. He was clutched and dragged into
the yard and flung down and rolled over.
"Ah. you spade thief but I knew YOU
would return After the crowbar. are
your Won't the pickax do you1"
You old ass. what are you doing"
shouted the unknown.
Don't call me names or III crack your
skuiIi"
Let go OF me- lie, me up, What do
you take me forl'
"lI choke the lie out Of you, ru"---
fi.e minutes later Mrs Bowser. who
had kept vigil at the window was out in the
yard, Mr.. Bowser lay on his back on the
grass and seemed to be asleep. and man
stood near looking down at him.
Its me. Mrs. Bowser-Stevcns. your
neighbor. said the man. Il was coming
through the alley when some one pitched
into me. aud guess Il is Bowser had TO
put him to sleep TO make him let 20. He's
coming to. Shall help your"
No. thanks she replied. aud then.
giving haod to Mr.. Bowser as he sat up.
she added;
Come on sleu,h. The mystery OF tho
missing spade is solved at last"
'W-what-howS" he asked.
Why. you got it on the jawl'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
SOFT COPE

Like the running brook, the
red blood that flows through
the veins has to come from
somewhere.
The springs of red blood are
found in the soft core of the
bones called the marrow and
some say red blood also comes
from the spleen. Healthy bone
marrow and healthy spleen
are full of fat.
SCOTS Emulsion makes new
blood by feeding the bone
marrow and the spleen with
the richest of all fats, the pure
cod liver oil.
For pale school girls and
invalids and for all whose
blood is thin and pale, SCOTS
Emulsion is a pleasant and rich
blood food. 1t not only feeds
the blood-making organs but
gives them strength to do
their proper work.
Send for free sample
.o.,s pss sooTr BOVINE, chenis,s
soc. aud fi.oo; all druggists. ''> =
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
The Renewal q Strain.

V>caii"n is over Again the school l.eli
rings a, morning and at noon. again with
tens 81 thousands the hardest kind of work
has begun, the renewal Of which is mental
and physical strain To ell except the most
rugged. The little girl',hst few days ago
had roses in her checks. aud the little hoy
whose lips were then so red you would have
Insisted 'ha, they had been kissed by straw
be"'rs" have already lost something of The
appearance OF health. N is time when
many children should lie given tonic
which may avert much serious trouble and
we Know OF no other SO highly to lie recon-
mended as Hoods Ssrsapsrilla. which
strengthens the nerves, perircts digestion
and assimilation. and aids mental develop.
men' 10y building up The whole sfsIem
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

There will be no special work TO come
up before this Conference. which is com.
posed OF ministers only. there being no lay
delegates TO this conference. there being
no delegates to elect to the general Con.
ference. These delegates will be chosen
two years hence, the last delegates having
been elected two years ago. The work OF
the convention at New Mauunsville will
consist in examining candidates for the
ministry. passing upon the character OF the
clergy. hearing the reports OF the ministers
and presiding elders. and passing on the
work Of the boards OF education. missions
and kindred church matters and the various
funds for benevolent purposes. All present
indications point TO an uncventful business
session No troubles OF any kind have
been reported and sweet peace appears
to rest upon and bless the church in its
work No charges Of any kind have been
preferred and no contention In doctrine or
orthodoxy disturbs the rcpose or agitates
the minds Of the West Virginia Conference.
The chief matter OF interest. so far rs
can be seen at this date. is the matter Of
appointments. "Will our ministers be re-.
turned TO ms p Is the question that many
Methodist congregations throughout the
West Virginia Conference are asking them.
selves. and some. like the wise virgins. are
preparing beforehand for this matter.
The session Of the Conference will be
presided over by Bisho? lanes ". Fitz.
gerald OF Texas. who presided over the
last sessions at Fairmopt lie Is very
able man. fine preacher and a man Of
great general ability He makes an excel
lent presiding oiicer Bishop Fitzgerald
is well known throughout the Conference.
In the Wheeling district az the last re.
port 1901. there were 767 probstioners.
7.Iga foil members. 70 local preachers. rgo
children and asa adults bapnsed. 90 sun
day schools. 7s3 officers and teachers. and
s933 pupils. ~ churches. estimated TO be
worth s7za.1oo' Is parsonages. valued at
$50 600 There was paid for the year sso.
4oi Tor building and improving churches
and parsonagos s7367i was paid on old
Indebtedness on church property. leaving
SO. fso outstanding debt At that time
u will be interesting 10 Compare these
hgures with the report this year Of presid.
ing Elder {. - Grahsm. Of this city
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Baltimore q Ohio Railroad.

Battlefield Route. Very Low Rates TO
Washington, ID. C.. Ociol'e' 4. s. 6 and
2, Accom-, 36'h National Encampment
G.. A. X.
From all stations east of The Ohio river
tickets will he sold for regular trains of
October 4, s. 6 and 2. valid for return until
October ~, except " tickets are deposited
with Joint Agent, Washington, between
October and II, and on payment Of 90
cents. they may he extended TO leave Wash
ington until November 3. 1907. inclusive.
Call on Ticket Agents Baltimore & Ohio X.
X. for full particulars. Pullman reserya
,ions should be secured in advance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
The S|0|e Meeting 0I Me|h0dIS|S.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO DE- HELD
NEXT MONTH AT NEW
hARTIESVILLE.
Growth OF the Church--Nany Interest
Ing Matters Will be Considered.
Return of the Ministers.
From the Wheeling IntelIIgenccr.

From the Wheeling InteIigenccr.
The West Virginia Conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal church will hold it's
next annual meeting AT New MartInsvillc
on the second day of October. The terri.
tory under the jurisdiction of the West
Virginia Conference comprises nearly all
OF West Virginia and portion of Mary.
land
IL therefore covers wide extent of
territory and has a large membership and
many cultured aud able men among the
ministry besides those who are doing
pioneer and missionary work out in the by
ways and the waste places in the mounts Tins
aud businesses for which the State is noted.
There are over 400 preachers who are
expounding the word of God. and carrying
on The work Of religion after the manner
inangurated by John Wesley The church
membership, according 10 the report at
the last session OF the conference held at
Fairmont October 80, loot. numbered
so.7I7 distributed among the Conference
districts as follows
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

"yes."
"Been widower for II months but ex.
pee' to be married in two weeks. Tn feelin
II my duty to buy tombstone for my wife's
grave
That's correct"
"She was good woman and hard
worker"
"rye heard So"
Always up early in the mornin an never
ge'n To bed till her work was done"
"ves."
MADE more earpe, rags aud sof, soap
than any other woman in the county"
al guess that's so."
"Bat II was her fault Abe-her own fault
tha, she got in the way of that bull aud me,
her death. The funeral cost me $50 and
I've had TO hire a woman To run the house
and taken all together Tn lhinkin II psy
$40 for zinc gravestone for her lis plenty
enough"
III think he ought to take marble at $40"
says the tombstone man.
Zinc at $40" says Farmer johnson.
"What d'you say Abep"
-You remember her with affection don,
youl"
IL do.
"Aud you lef, the bars down for the bull
io get uut9"
~ did,"
Then make /, artificial sioue im srs."
Hanged II don',l' says he and he was
closing the bargain when drove away.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
rake Care Of ana slomach

The man or woman whose digestion is per
lect and whose stomach performs its every
Junction Is never sick. Kodol cieanses
putihes and sweetens the stomach and
cures positively and permanently all
stomach troubles, indigestion and dys.
pcpsia IL is the wonderful rcconstrucnve
tonic that IS making so many sick people
well and weak people strong by conveying
TO their bodies all OF the nourishmcni In
the food they eat. Rev. H. Holiday,
OF Holiday, Miss, writes "Kodoi has
cured me. consider IL the best remedy
ever used for dyspepsia and stomach
trouble. I was given up by physicjans
kodol saved my life" Take II after meals
Dr. w NJ. Dent Co. Newburg Kingwood
pharmacy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
q. A. u. Reunion.

Comrades Of the q. A. r. who intend to
visit Washington during the 3sih National
Encampmcnt In OCTOBER;
Many inquiries having been made con.
Corning Washington and its many places OF
interest. your attention is respectfully
called to the illustrated Guide to Wash.
'ngion. published by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, as ono OF the most complete
correct and the cheapest guides published.
The information contained therein is care.
fully compiled and assists visitors in tour.
ing the city to best advantage In shortest
time It's beautifully printed on heavy
paper. the cover containing an exquisite
steel engraved portrait OF the stuart"
Washineton suitable for framing. All the
haiftone illustrations are ,ade from recent
photographs.
This guide may be obtained from all
ticket agents OF the Baltimore aud Ohio
railroad. The Great Battlefield Route. I"
at 10 cents each or will be sent to any
address Tor fifteen cents
q n. X. Posts ordering 60 or more will
be iurnishci at special low rates. A folder
containinga correct battlefield map and
special maps OF Gettysburg and Antietam
VIII be forwarded with each copy.
For further particulars address C. w
Bassctt General Passenger Agent. Is. & O.
X. X. Baltimore.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizefs in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles
the proprie,ors prepare Eiys Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including the spraying iabe
Is IS eenis. Druggists or by mail. The
liquid embodies the medicinal properties Of
the solid preparation. Cream Balm Is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does no, dry up the secretobs but changes
them 10 natural and healthy character.
Ely Brothers, 50 Warren St.N.Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

No profession has advanced more rapidly
OF late than surgery but VI should not bc
used except where absolutely necessary
To- cases Of piles for example u is seldom
nccded DeWitts witch Hazci Saivc cures
quickly aud permanently. Uncqusllcd for
Accept no Countorfeifs n was so troubled
with bleeding piles that lost much blood
.nd strength. says j. & Philips. Paris mn.
DeWiu's Witch Saigc cured me In : short
Tine. Soothcs and heals. DR. w. NJ
Dent 90. o..Nowbmg Kingwood Pharmacy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
= Dev,s v1ila = - -

With family around expecting him 10 die
and son riding for life 70 miles 20 get Dr
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
coughs and Colds. w Brown n Lees.
Vile Ind endured deaths agonics f,om
asthma but this wonderful % cdicine gave
instant relief and soon cured him lie
writes y nov sleep s0undiy every night.
Like marvellous cures of Consnmptioo.
Pneumonia. Bronchitis Coughs. Colds and
gstlp prove iis matcbless merit for all
Throat and Lung troubles Guaranteed
bottles SOC and Sfoo Iflai bottles free At
Cooke supply Co store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Buying goods by mail from US
gives you a $4,000. 90 stock of
Drugs and Sundries to draw from
all at WHOLESALE PmcEs
7sc. Tooth Brushes fo ~ css,s.
75c. ladies' Con,bs for ~ cents
Toc. Toilet Soap for s cents.
2sc. Toilet Soap for ~ cents
zsc. Mennen's Tslcum Powder for 20 cents
sos. Breast Pumps for zy cens
6oc. Family Syringe foS 20 cents
One thousand other Drugs and
Druggists Sundries at Cur Prices.
Order TO day (enclosing remittance).
GRAFTON DRUc & CHEMICAL Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Grafton. w. Va.
Owe arc after your Mail Orders.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

House and lot, also store goods Size Of
store room 7sxfo s dwelling rooms 40
stairs, All piastcrcd good cellar stable Tor
head horses. everything brand new. Par
ties wishing 10 buy will please call or write
me. MARX SnTARFR
4t Albright w Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Two good residences one o 6nc brick
house near the Presbyterian church; also a
large store-rOom on Pdce street. for feat
and a splendid corner lot on Price street for
sale, suitable for business building For
terms apply to Mas. ". CfASg.
Kingwood. W Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
Things We
Like Best


Because we overeat OF them. TndI-
gsstion follows. But there's way to
escape suoh consequences. A dose OF a
good digestsnt like Kodol will rolivs You
once. Your stomach Is simply too
Weak 70 digest what you eat. That's all
Indigestion Is. Kodol digests the food
without the stomach's aid. Thus the
stomach rests while the body is strength.
sned by wholesome food. Dieting Is un-
necessary. Kodol digests any kind OF
good food. Strengthens and lnvigorates.
kodeI Makes
nioh Red Blood.
PREPARED only By y. Q. DEwfrr A 90. Chicago
Ahs " bottle contains ~ times the zoo sisa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Major Halsey, Of Lone Jack. and Colo.
mel Henderson. OF Grass Valley. exchanged
shots the other day In the latter town, and
the only damage was the wounding OF a
dog. We advised the both OF em long ago
to do their shooting with clubs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

We are somewhat battered that the title
general Is being pretty freely applied TO
us this summer. aud yet we would not sail
under false preienses. We are simply
editor, postmaster. mayor. colonel OF the
Heilso guards and chiet OF the FIRE depart.
meut.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
RLACKSMITBING.
Lee " inteI.s,

Opposite School House, ROwLESBURG.
w. VA. Am prepared to do all kinds Of
Blacksmiihmg. Special attention given to
Horse Shoeing and Repair Work. Your
trade earnestly solicited
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

tOpens and Clcanses the Nasal Passages
Aiiays inflammation. Heals and Protects
the membrane. Restores the Senses of
Taste aud Smell. Large Size. so cents
Trial Size. 10 cents. AT Druggists or by
mail.
ELY BROTHERS. 60 Warren ST.. N. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
some ARIZONA MGkEIS.
A Few Choice Personal Paragraphs
Culled From Great western
Newspaper.

None OF the extinct volcanoes OF Arizona
seems inclined To resume business. but we
stu have cloud-bnrs,s aud cyclones TO
keep us TO the mark.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Df. basdman. Ocuiist ard Aurist. will
be IN his Grafton Office every Friday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
CAT ARRH
Ely's Cream Balm

Eas, and pleasant to
use. Contains no in
furious drug.
Ii is quickly alb
sorbcd.
Gives Relief at once.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

The KngwOod Pharmacy. Tanneifon
supply Co Dr. w. NJ. Dent NewbusR
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

biil Whalcn. who used to hang out a
good deal In this locality. was buried the
other day in New Mexico. II is needless
to add that he was hung by a vigilance
committee and pronounced dead before
the burial Bill was man who always
ran good thing into the ground.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

II has been definitely asocrlsincd that
The man who WAS lynched sf Blue Grass
Valley last March was william Scott Of
Iowa who had come out here to seek his
fortune and had gobbled horse as a be
ginning. IL Is well enough that william
should have been identified but we can't
sec how Il is going TO help Isis case any.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

The story 10 a Chicago paper that we
won 1900 on a hsnd Of poker Is the vcficst
nonsensc ln the 6fst place the average
jackpot around here is seldom above o.
and IN the next we never met man in this
territory who woUldn't lie down n the sum
got much above e. The story arises from
TIE Tact chat With king high In our own
hand We bluhed Judge Hsrkins who had
an ace Hull out Of two dollar snd a hall
pot. The town Is full Of poker bot even
the bestplaycrs have 10 sweat the blue out
OF their suspendcrs ~ making enough to
buy plug Of tobacco.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

a travelling fakir who came into this
neighborhood four weeks ago and sold his
liver pads Tor dollar apiece aud sang the
hymn Of the Sweet By and 49," with tears
IN his eyes has been found dead near
Rocky FORD. lie either sang too sweetiy
o. bis pads were a ffand
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

In a communication TO this paper two
weeks ago Judge GiidersIeevc spelled
happy with only one "p" and we took
the liberty Of adding another. He now
announces that he won't be "bspy" until
he has had shot at us and we suppose VIC
shall have 10 give him an opportunity. IL
is rather bore though and there are times
when we are inclined TO let a half breed
Indian run away with our dictionary and
boil IL down for soup
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

IL Is now three weeks or more since any
one pulled gun and tried 10 shoot the
hands OF the posto6icc clock and we are
living in hopes that the reform will last
several months to come We are prcpar-
ing for a surprise party however and shall
shoot as straight IN return as We know
how
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Our esteemed contemporary came out
last week with challenge to us TO meet
him In mortal combat. but we shall not
take advantage OF the occasion. On the
contrary. u he feels like shooting at us we
viii face brick wall and let him pop away
at us Tor an hour or two at ten PAGES. lie
may hit the wall once or twice but we
know he won't hit us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

We are told that no eastern editor ac.
cepts railroad pass for fear Of being bias.
ed In favor Of the corporation. We can't
understand IL. We have three annual
passes and we like nothing better than TO
hold railroad president up by the neck
and give him = shake. Perhaps IL is the
difference In the climate
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

That we may not hereafter be interrupted
In our editorial or postoficc work we will
set Saturday afternoon as a sort Of a holt.
day for people who want to shoot at us TO
drop Ia and pop away. Last week no less
than eight callers broke In upon us at odd
times and though no damage was done our
work suffered from the Interruptions
saturday afternoon Is the time and come
as soon after o'clock as you can.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

IL mas been suggested TO us over aud
over again that II we desired to lead
h'ibustering expedition into Mexico men
aud money would be furnished. We don't
desire We have got all the business on
hand we can attend 10. aud Uncle Sam
seems to have more territory now than he
knows what to do with
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

The Red Mountain Eagle calls upon
500 single women OF the East to come out
here and marry 500 single men OF Red
Mountain and encourage them In their
work oi rebuilding State. We bave,seen
about 900 OF the men Of the Red Mountain
district and our advice to the single
women OF the East is TO stay right at home
and die OF old age
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

The assertion al the head OF our edi.
,orial columns that the ARIZONA Kicker
has the largest circulation OF anything on
the lace OF this earth may bc doubted. but
as matter OF precaution the man who
doubts II had better bring two guns along
and get the drop on MS before lac begins
TO talk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Most Of the coroners IN this territory
instruck their jurics to bring In verdict
OF struck dead by lightning when
b'kest is found dead along the highway
This would seem TO make out that we
have an unusual number OF thuuderstorms.
but 1t clears up all mysteries with prompt.
ness and dispatch and saves expenses to
the counties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18

Wc.always endeavor to sail close to the
ethics OF the profession but Il does seem
to be our duty Just now to remark that the
editor OF the Blue niil Banner" Is n liar.
thiet and coward. Should he differ
from this conclusion a telephone message
will always find us with the trumpet az
our ear
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-03-21
Japan WON'T CONSENT.
AND WILL FIGHT A
RUSSIAN MANCHURIA
Member Of Japanese House Of Peers
Talks on War Conditions in
the Orient Chinese Must
Control Territory.

Victoria. b. c.. March 11.--Prince
Konoine, president of the Japanese
House OF Peers, recently gave the Jap.
anese Advertiser an interview on the
Manchurian question. AS head of the
National Union League he has taken a
prominent part in all protests against
hussias territorial plans. on Chinese
soil.
Japan will never consent to a Rus.
sian Manchuria," said the Prince. "On
this point the Government is absolute.
ly determined. Nor should we hest
tate to have recourse to armed remon,
STRANGE were Russia to continue in her
recent semi.defiant attitude. We have
the sympathy of both the United
States and Great Britain in this mat
ter, and we know what we are doing
Japan has no objection whatever t
Russla's leasing Port Arthur. It woult
not in any way menace our interests
AS for the trans Manchurian railway
we regard its construction with livel,
satisfaction in that II will unquestion
ably serve to open new fields for for
eign industrial and commercial under
| takings. But Russia would have t
maintain troops along the railway il
order to keep II from attack on thu
| part of the natives"
would Japan object to Russian
troops in Manchuria for this purpose?
Not at all where the presence o
such troops is necessary, as is the cas-
with the railroad. But Russia's grea
territorial army on Chinese soil mus
be withdrawn beyond the frontier an
that without further loss of time. Tha
province must be kept entirely unde
Chinese control, not only because Q
Its mineral and other wealth, but b,
cause as being the birthplace OF tn
present Chinese dynasty, continued OF
cupation Of Manchuria by any foreig
power whatever would mean the dowI
fall of the present dynasty and subs,
quent revolution anarchy. am col
vinced that the existence of Manchl
ria as Chinese state Is positively ne,
essary to the maintenance and .contiI
uance of the present Chinese Govern
ment."