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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-01-02
STORYETTs.
Fun, Fact And Fancy.

FROM the Grafton Sentinel.
While coming down a slippery
hillside in West Grafton, Wednes.
day, a valuable COW belonging to
Mr.. Smith fell and strained her
milk.
A we'll known young man from
Philipp stood for half an hour be
fore one of the dry goods windows
in this city, Monday, in which was
a placard which announced "La-
dies waists half off," When asked
what interested him so he said he
was awaiting developments.
The little daughter of one of our
late citizens who moved to Salem
last week was saying her prayers the
night before they moved, and wound
up by saying Good bye God,
we are going to Salem to. morrow.
A disguised drummer asked a
hack driver at Kingwood the other
day why the thunder the depot was
built mile from town, when the
demuIe driver replied that he didn't
know, unless it was to have it close
to the railroad.
1t is said that the corn crop
was so short and the apple crop so
abundant in some parts of the State
this year, that families fed apples
TO their cows instead of corn, until
they found that every time they
went to churn they got apple butter,
and then they quit it.
A Parsons paper says that the
most becoming thing anybody can
wear sis pleasant smile" That
might go all right up there, but
down here in civilized community
like this, you have got to have few
other buds.
A tall individual from the "Coves''
was exhibiting little live rattle
snake to a number of young ladies
in prominent store in town, Tues
day, and was Boosting of its capac-
ity for eating rats, when one of the
dear girls inquired "Will it swal.
low rat whole7" "Naw," said the
Barbourian, sit jest swallers the
rats"
a small boy in the east end of
town was holding a miniature Their
mometer in his mouth Monday
morning TO make the mercury go
up, and accidentally swallowed it.
lie is still living as we go to press,
but is said to be dying by degrees.
A fellow living below Fetterman
drank whole pint of applejack
Friday morning to stave off the
cold. He lived about two hours,
but it is said he went off in good
spirits.
Ir is SAID that Sunday school
teacher out at Blueville asked her
class of little tots last Sabbath if
they wouldn't all like to go to
heaven, whereupon one little fellow
wanted to know if there was going
to be an excursion
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-01-02

We have received copy Of Bib
biography and Cartography Of West
Virginia. il is issued by the State
geological survey as bulletin No T.
Il was prepared by Prof s. y.
Brown ofthe West Virginia Univer
sity. IL T.. the first work on this
subject ever issued in the State. II
is repIete with Information that can.
not be had in any book reference
issued anywhere Prof Brown is
one Of the foremost thinkers OF our
State. He is a hard student Of
geology and kindred subjects and
has done much for the University
since his connection herewith. lie
is whole.souled good nstured
gentleman. Belington Republican
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There has been an effort made in
the Senate to replace Senator Nor
gan by Senator Hanna, as chair
man of the Committee on Inter
oceanic Canals, but The better iudg-
ment of the republicans has pre-
vailed and confidence in Senator
Morgan's extensive knowledge of
the subject together with an sppre-
citation of his long devotion to the
cause Of an isthmian canal have won
for him anew that important chair
'manship even at the hands of an
overwhelming majority. There has
been some criticism Of the prompt
ness, not to say precipitancy, with
which Senator Morgan has accepted
the recommendations of Admiral
Walker in favor of the Panama
route, but it is more than likely that
there is method in the Senator's
madness, which will develop later
on. Il is worthy Of note that in
both the Morgan and Hepburn bills
the President is authorized, but not
"directed" as is usually the case, to
proceed with the construction of the
Nicaraguan Canal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-01-02

The change in the Cabinet.
which the President announced af-
ter the Tuesday Cabinet meeting is
a source Of much speculation. tits
not surprising that Postmaster Cen
eral smith, afterhaving served both
Mr. Mckinley and Mr.. Roosevelt
long enough 70 win the respect and
gratitude Of both, should wish to
return 20 the more active and re-
munerstive field Of journalism, but
what led Mr. Roosevelt 20 select
Mr. Henry c. Payne for the vaca-
ted portfolio That is the ques-
tion that is pulling many people
in Washington. Was it merely the
fact that Mr.. Payne was vice.cbair.
man ofthe republican national CON.
mit,ee2 Is it with an eye TO the
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a Kansas editor who has con
tracted The habit Of occasionally
attending church, has this to say /.
"Ladies should take off their hats
in church No preacher can in
spire man who is looking into
iopsidef aggregation of dead birds.
stuffed wcascls, chameleon skins.
ribbons, beads, jets, sticks. straw,
paper flowers, corn tassels and
thistle down. u makes a sinner
feei lost in the wilderness"
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The Senate has ratified the Hay
Pauncefote treaty by vote of II
to 6. With the treaty out of the
way the bills providing for the con-
struction of a canal will be the next
consideration. In the Senate, the
bill proposed by Senator Morgan
has been favorably reported by the
Committee on Interoceanic Canals,
Of which he is the chairman. In
the House the Hepburn bill will
probably be taken up soon after
Congress reassembles and there is
every reason to believe that it will
be passed.
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next national convention that an
astute western politician was called
to the presidential council table 4?
These are the questions which ey-
erybody is asking.
I tt
The decision of the Schley Court
has left the question of the Admi-
RAILS vindication still matter to be
sought after and it seems probable
that Congress will pass a resolution
thanking Admiral Schley for the
services he rendered to the country
at Santiago and providing that he
shall receive full pay instead of that
of retired admiral. Admiral
Schley has written to Secretary
Long asking that he be given time
in which to prepare protest against
the ratification of the finding OF the
Court and Secretary Long has
granted his request 1t is not likely
however, that the Secretery will do
otherwise than approve the finding
of the Court, as he is known TO be
so permeated with the views of
Crowninshield and the other mem
bers of the Bureau of Navigation
that he regards the decision as Just
and that Admiral Dewey's minority
report is merely bid for popular
approval.
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1t is said that Admiral Schley
will make no effort to secure con-
gressional investigation of his affair
or of the affairs of the Navy De-
partment, but that he will imme-
diately prosecute Maclay for crimi-
nal libel. There are, however,
some members of Congress who
propose to have such an investiga-
tioa, even if it has to be secured
over the head of the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
TIT
There is rumor current in the
Capitol, and it appears to be well
founded, that Senators Frye and
Hanna are playing very shrewd
game of politics in order to secure
the passage of the ship subsidy bill.
1t is said that Senator Frye is the
father of the scheme and that Sena-
tor Hanna is doing the work which
the former cannot do in view of his
position as president of the Senate.
The Senator from Ohio is permit
ting it to be known that unless the
subsidy bill is passed by the House,
any irrigation bill which is sent up
by the lower body will be inextri-
cably lost in the labyrinths of the
Senate committee rooms. There
are large number of Western rep
resntatives who are committed to
the irrigation policy and whose con-
stitutuents expect them to accom-
plish irrigation legislation. 1t is
believed. therefore, that the little
scheme which Senator Frye has so
skillfully Matched will safeguard the
ship subsidy bill through the House
where it has many enemies.
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WASHING LETTER.
Tho Philippines Still Making Lots
Of Trouble.
The Schley Business Likely 10 Come
Before Congress.
ON our regular correspondent.

Before Congress.
From orr regular correspondent.
WASHINGTON, Dec. az, 1901
AS was to be expected the House
of Representatives passed the Phil
ippine Tariff bill as reported by the
Ways and Means Committee, des-
pite the protestations of the demo-
Gratis who pointed out that it was a
meritricious measure from every
point Of view, and of small num-
Der of republicans who were un
willing to blindly submit to the fat
of the party leaders. The facts,
however, that Representative NC.
Call, republican member of the
Ways and Means Committee, and a
small number of followers had the
courage to oppose the imperialistic
measure, is taken by the democrats
to be good sign and it is hoped
that before this session of Congress
has come to close Mr.. Mccall
may have succeeded in organizing
a considerable faction that will stand
by the democrats in their opposi-
ton to the extreme and unwarrant-
ed subversion of American princi-
Piles which will be the object of the
republican leaders.
TIT
Almost simultaneously with the
expression of these principles in
Congress that body has received an
appeal to confer on the Taft Com
mission greatly increased power.
Not satisfied with their already
autocratic prerogatives, the gentle
men of this Commission have made
recommendations at which even the
republicans stand aghast. The
Commission desires that it be au-
thorized to issue bonds with which
to purchase the land owned by the
religious communities in the islands.
to expend the sum of 81, 600, 900 on
the water and drainage systems of
Manila, that it be empowered to
grant charters to railroads, awarded
land grants to the same and even
guarantee the interest on the
investments. 1t desires to be
allowed to make such qualfica-
ton for suffrage as would ex-
clude the large majority of the
inhabitants and numerous other
powers more appropriate to a des-
potic monarch than to the represent
tatives of republican government.
What will be done with these rec
ommendation remains to be seen,
but it seems incredible that they will
be granted. 1t would seem more
probable that Congress will ask for
more specific recommendation and
reserve to itself the power
to enact the important legisla-
ton necessary.
IT I
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EAST BOUND.

The new Flyer, No. 12, leaves Grafton nj
9a2 p m; and Is due at Terra Alta al
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next national convention that an
astute western politician was called
to the presidential council table ?
These are the questions which ey-
erybody is asking.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
General Orders of G. A, r.

Des Moines, Jan. 1S.-Department
Commander Metzgar yesterday morn
ing issued general order No. from
the department headquarters, in which
he calls attention to the 2Sth annual
encampment of the department. which
is to be held in Des Moines May 20
to %. Attention is also called to the
movement to build monument to the
late President Mckinley at Canton, o.
This is heartily commended and the
comrades are urged to contribute lib
orally. Reference is made also to the
plans of the Iowa commission with re-
gard to the Vicksburg battlefield and
to an excursion party that will go
there Feb a.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Creamery Man Disappears.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Jan. lev. A.
Smith, proprietor of the Mystic cream.
cry in this city and interested in a
line of creameries in Benton county,
has been missing since Sunday after
noon. The Merchants National bank
of this city began suit in the superior
court yesterday afternoon. asking
judgment for s5,375 against Smith
and writ of attachment of his prop
erty. The bank claims to have loaned
him $4,000 on two $1,000 notes. A
local dairy supply house sold him
goods to the value of over $4,000 and
assigned it's claim against him to the
bank. He has wife and two children
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Editorial Association.

Des Moines Jan. 1S.-A meeting of
the Iowa Editorial association was
= held here yesterday and the following
-. officers We're elected: President, c.
M. Junkin, Fairfield Ledger; vice
1'h0president, Emory English, Valley June
XuV ZION Express; secretary. w. +. Parrott
Waterloo Reporter; treasurer, Howard
pdford, Mount Ayr Record; execu-
re committee, M. Murphy. Vinton
i havegle; A. c. Smith, Storm Lake Pilot
runeai lbune; Phil Hoffman, Oskaloosa
seSulpineatald; legislative committee. b. Muir
snr,,;o Emory English and Phil Hoffman.
association has no legislation in
Wedding : 6: r;;;a s:s s,i s ;':
and alwayad companies looking to excur-
order. Niceiuring the coming year and 1t Is
men ana liable an excursion will be planned.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
She Wants il Published .

GOoch's Mexican Syrup has given
perfect satisfaction in my family, and
l want to recommend it to everyone as
the best remedy for coughs, colds, and
all lung troubles. A young lady in my
employ, who had been forced to quit
work aud who had been given up to
die by her friends, with consumption,
has by the use of Gooch's Mexican
Syrup been restored to health, and is
now at work earning her living and
enjoying good health. She wants me
to publish this as it may be the means
of saving the life of some other con-
sumptive. r. M. Fleming, Pique, O..
Gooch's Mexican Syrup cures a
simple cough as if by magic, ard is
the best remedy for whooping cough.
Price 25 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
A Profitable Investment.

81 was troubled for about seven years
with my stomach and in bed half my
time" says +. Demick, Somerville,
Ind. ~ spent about 81 900 and never
could get anything to help me until /
tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. / have
taken a few bottles and am entirely
we'll" You don't live by what you
eat, but by what you digest and assim-
ilate. If your stomach doesn't digest
your food|you are really starving. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure does the stomach s
work by digesting the food. You don't
have to diet. Eat all you want. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure cures all stomach
troubles. Engbretson Pharmacy.
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Byers Goes TO Washinoton.

Des Moines, Jan. 1S.-Adjutant Gen.
eral Byers left for Washington yester-
day to attend the meeting of the Ma
tional Guard association. 1t is ex-
pected that he will be elected presi-
ly responsible for the securing of an
appropriation of $1,000,000 year ago,
and will attempt to have this amount
increased. He will also look after
various other matters in connection
with the war department and the col
lection of IOWa's war claims.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Children Especially Liable.

Burns, bruises and cuts are extremely
painful and if neglected often result i'm
blood poisoning. Children are espe-
cially liable to such mishaps because
not so careful AS remedy DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled.
Draws out the fire, stops the pain, soon
heals the wound. Beware of counter
feits. Sure cure for piles "DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve cured my baby of
eczema after two physicians gave her
mp" writes James Mock, ~ Webster,
Ind. "The sores were so bad she soiled
two to five dresses day"
Engbretson Phar. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22

Some time ago my daughter caught
a severe cold. She complained of pains
in her chest and had bad cough. /
gaveher Chanberlain's Cough Remedy
according to directions and in two days
she was well and able to go to school
l have used this remedy in my family
for the past seven years and have never
known it to fail" says James Fender
gras', merchant, Annato Bay, Jamai-
ca, West India Islands. The pains in
the chest indicated an approaching at.
tack of pneumonia, which in this in
stance vas undoubtedly warded off by
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
counteracts any tendency of cold to-
ward pneumonia. Sold by Wangler
Bros. Druggists.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
MILL INSURERS MEET
Mutual Fise Association Revises Rules
and Elects Officers.


Des Moines, Jan. 1.-THE Mill
Owners Mutual Fire Insurance COM
pany held it's 9th annual meeting yes
terday. The report of the secretary
showed large increase in policies
sold and an extension of business
throughout 20 states in the union. A
change was made in the articles in
which the insurance of elevators was
admitted. The following officers were
elected. President. H. ID. st. John,
Cedar Rapi (; vice president II. ].
Benson Marshalltown; secretary, J.
S. Sharp, Des Moines; assistant Sec
rotary, ]. T. Sharp. During the year
ending Jan. 1. the receipts of the
company were $155,91S; disburse-
ments. $135.S49. Losses paid during
the year, $91,091.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Child Worth Millions.

"My child is worth millions to me,'
says Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg, Pa.
'yet / would have lost her by Group
had / not purchased a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure" One Minute
Cough Cure is sure cure for coughs,
Group and throat and lung troubles.
An absolutely safe cough care which
acts Immediately. The youngest child
can take it with entire safety. The
little ones like the taste and remember
how often it helped them. Every
family should have a bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure handy. At this
season especially it may be needed sud-
denly.
Engbretson Phar. Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Trial of Charles Thomas.

Des Moines, Jan. 1S.-In justice
court yesterday the preliminary hear
ing of Charles Thomas, accused of
the murder of Mabel Schofield more
than two years ago, was held here.
The trial attracted a large crowd. as
the case has been of great interest
to the public. Much evidence has
been introduced in the case and the
circumstantial evidence connecting
Thomas with the disappearance of the
girl appears to be strong. He relies
on ability to prove an alibi, and this
also is strong.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22

COMBINE OF HEALTH BOARDS
Six states Getting Together to Fight Dis
eases of In lection.

eases of In lection.
Chicago, Jan. 1S.-Boards of health
Of six states have combined for mutu-
al advantage III the federation Of recip-
rOcal state medical and examining
boards. Prevention and cure of infec-
tious diseases is one of the main OBJ
jects of the federation. The organiza-
ton was perfected last night at a
meeting held in the Great Northern
hotel when the following officers were
elected: President. J. II. Currens, Two
Rivers. Wis: vice president. James NJ.
Dinner, Fort Wayne, Ind; secretary,
Il. ID. Harrison. Sault Ste. Marie,
Mich; treasurer. w. A. Sturgeon.
Muncie. Ind.
Besides the health boards of Illinois,,
Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin.
which were represented by delegates,
the Ohio and Iowa boards are included
in the organization. Ultimately the
federation may become national, and
work to that end will be commenced
at once.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Nav Enforce MuIct Law.

Lansing, Ia, Jan. 19.-At the open
ing of court in Waukon Judge Fellows
instructed the grand jury to look into
the matter of strict observance of the
mulct law. The marshals of every
city and town in the county were sum-
moned before the grand jury. The
result is awaited with unusual inter
est and considerable anxiety by sa-
loonmen. but few of whom are comply
ing with the law.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1902-01-22
Accidentally Shot.

Des Moines, Jan. Thames A. KEEL
so, agen 60 years, accidentally shot
himself yesterday in his room. A
target rifle was hanging on the wall
of the old mans bedroom and it is
supposed that the hammer was up,
for when Mr.. Kelso reached for his
clothing the gun was knocked down
and discharged sending ball into the
mans stomach. He was removed to
the hospital in precarious condition