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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

sunthing Knocked me clean across
the cabin and uttered an awful
scream. II was a ure-enough wild
cat, and a mighty big one at that.
He fust jumped on the bed and
scratched at the clothes, but as |
got up he turned and tackled me.
Ever have fout with wild cat2.
"No, ] never did"
"You needn't sigh fur one.
They've got teeth like the biggest
kind of buzz saw, and thar claws
are like rcdhot knife blades. was
took so sudden that the crit,er had
all the advantage at fust, but bimeby
| got hold of stool and sorter held
my own. He kept me mighty busy,
but l saw the ole woman sitting up
in bed arter bit and heard her say:
"Zeb White, il that's one of them
Davis gals, then she's powerfully
changed about since last Sunday.
Why don't you ask her to take he-
bunnit off and stay all nigh2"
"How did the matter end?" /
asked as the old man was long
time in reilling his pipe.
"Wall, | finally driv the critter
out doahs and got the doah shet
and then fell down and tainted
away, and didn't know nuthing mo-
fur an hour. don't rightly remem-
Der how many bites and scratches /
got, but | was laid up for six weeks,
and had tuff time OF it,"
"Mrs. White didn't have anything
more to say, did she--anything
more about your taking the wild
cats scream for the hoot of
woman1"
"Sartinly she did,, he replied.
''Bout the fust words heard ar,er
cum 10 was.
"Say, zeb White, yo'd better
look out fur that Davis gal arter this.
She's bit and clawed you 'till I've
got to make a pou!tice as big as a
barrel to kiyer the hurts"
"And what did you say in reply1"
"Nuthing--nuthing tall. I'd Jest
bluffed myself and got the worst of
it, and so shet up. Yes, shet
right up and let her grin and
chuckle and poke fun at me. Yes,
knowed when ! was licked and
lay thar and cried and didn't hev
nuthing to say--nuthinp tall
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
SOME ARKANSAS AGUE.

Three people were In sight as the
colonel rode up 10 the Arkansas
cabin-the old man, his wife and
boy about IS years old. All were
sitting down with their backs to the
shanty. and their movements struck
the traveller as eccentric. All looked
up as he approached but all kept
their places and contented them
selves with a wave of the hand.
The old man had the front of the
cabin, and II was soon discovered
what was the matter with him. He
was having shake of the Arkansas
ague. His face was pale, his lips
blue, and his teeth ratified together
as he tried to speak.
The colonel walked around to
the rear of the house and there
discovered girl of about 40, max
ing four members of the family who
were shaking at once. Coming back
to the old man he was handed a
flask, and after he had gurgled
down about half its contents the
chill left him for minute and he
said:
stranger, Pm sorry yo' happen
ed along to-day, fur / can't offer yo'
any hospitality"
"Oh, that's all right, / simply
stopped to get drink of water and
have a smoke. 1t happens to be
your ague day, eh2"
eyes sab, but jest changed the
other day, and Pm sorry / did, as
| can't smoke with yo'. Ny days
fur chilin have allus been Sunday,
Wednesday and Friday, with the off
days fur huntin' coons and gittin
drunk, had to change, and the
old woman had to change with me
to save the pesky cabin. +"
'I don't exactly see how, +" said
the colonel, as he extended his flask
again and received it back empty.
"It's this way, stranger. When
yo' have the shakes yo've got to
brace yo'r back, and the cabin is
the handiest thing fur bracer. lin
and Sal was a-shakin Mondays.
Thursdays and Saturdays, and drat
my hide If they wasn't jest topplin' {
the shanty over into the creek. To
even things up and keep her level,
me and the old woman had to
change our dates, and that's why
the four of us arr all shakin at
once. What dye think of the idea3
alt seems good one. I"
"That's what reckon, and now,
If yo' don't mind, yo' kin pass
around the shanty and kinder
hearken the rest Of 'em up Bit"
"But the flask is empty"
"Oh, 1 don't mean that, i" the old
man chattered between his shakes.
'Jest pitch 'em tracts or a cheap
testament, and tell 'em Arkansas
is higher heaven than any other
State in the Union. 4"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
VERY low RATES
TO the Pacific Coast Via Baltimore *
Ohio Railroad, Account Meeting
National Bankers Association.

On account Of the meeting Of the National
Bankers Association, to be held at San
Francisco, Cal, October 10th 10 a7rd, the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell ex.
eufsion tickets from October 9Th TO 10Th,
Inclusive, to either Los Angeles or San
Francisco, good going and returning via
diree, route through Chicago, St. Louis or
New Orleans, and also good gong by any
one OF the direct routes and returning By
another direct route. Tickets are valid for
return until November 90, 1909.
For tickets and pamphlet giving detailed
information concerning routes, stop.oycfs,
etc, call on or address nearest Baltimore
and Ohio railroad ticket agent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Mr.. Henry Miller left this town
last April for Utah, planning to start
private graveyard over there, but
the news came yesterday that he
had met with only partial success.
That is, he himself was the only
one planted in the plot up to date.
We warned Mr.. Miller that he
would probably meet with disap-
pointments, but he was pig headed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

are prae,ieed against the negro in the
District of Columbia in public places Of
amusement" Duying the psst year similar
leagues have been organized throughout the
country aud they propose to unite together
IN federation. For this purpose eonveu.
u'n will be held here in December. The
leaders OF the movement say that the negro
o'hce holders have betrayed the Interests OF
the race, ,hs, the leadership Of Booker T.
Washington Is hypOeri,ieal and dangerous,
and 'ha, the time has now come when the
negro must look after himself and not ,rus,
to the Republican party.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
TEN THOUSAND CHURCHES

In the United States have used the I,onr.
man Martinez Pure Paints.
Every Church will be given a liberal
quantity whenever they paint
Don't pay On 50 = gallon FOR f.inseed oil
worth 60 cenis) which you do when Won
buy thin paint IN can with paint label
on 10.
& 8 make a. therefore when von
want fourteen gallons Of paint. buy only
eight gallons Of =. 8 n. and mix six gallons
Of pure linseed oil with ~.
You need only four gallons Of T.. & NJ
Paint and three gallons Of oil mixed there.
with to paint good sized house.
Houses painted with these paints never
grow shabby. even after eighteen years.
Sold BY our Agents Geo. A TcrrIno
kingwood p. r Wolf Reedsville. I M
McClsnahan. Albrights; W. Hartman
& Son. Lcnox
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
One-way Colonist Rates TO the West.

Tickets on sale daily until Nov
ember aoth, 1908, inclusive, at all
ticket Offices OF the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad to points in Arizona,
California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexi-
co, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
New Mexico, Oregon, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming and British Columbia at
GEEATLY REDUCED RATES.
For full information call on or
address Ticket Agents Baltimore *
Ohio Railroad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

A man by the name of Stebbins
arrived in town last Wednesday
from Tucson for the purpose of
shooting us, and was very much
disappointed to find that we were
over at Grass Valley to see about
advertising. Had he given US previ-
Gus notice we should have been al
home and prepared to welcome him,
but we can't remain in the Office all
the time on the chance of some
shootist calling. Send us word next
time, Mr.. Stcbbins.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

by local apppiications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Is
only one way 20 cure deafness. and that Is
BY constitutional remedies. Deafness IA
caused by an inhamed condition Of The
mucous lining OF the Eusfschian Tube
When this tube is inhamed you have
rumbling sound OF imperfect hearing. aod
when u is entirely closed. Deafness is the
result. and unless the inflammation can Dc
taken out and this tube restored TO its
normal condition, hearing will be DESTROYED
forever. nine cases out Of ten are caused
BY Catarrh which Is nothing but an inham.
ed condition Of the mucous services.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness lcaused BY catarrhl
that cannot be cured BY Halls Cafarrh
Cure Send for circulars. free
r. CHENEY 4 Co. Toledo. O.
Sold BY Druggists. 7so
Halls Family Pills are the best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Our little daughter had an almost fatal
attack OF whooping cough and bronchitis. p
wftcs Mrs ". X. Haviland OF Armonk
N. y, but. when all other remedies failed
we saved her life with DR.. Kings New
Discovery Our niece. who had Consnmp
ton in an advanced stage. also used this
wonderful medicine and to-day she is
perfectly well Desperate throat and Jung
diseases yield to Dr.. Kings New Discoverv
as 10 no other medicine on earth IN.
iallible ior Coughs and Colds. soc and
100 bottles guaranteed ] A Lenhart
x ingwood Cooke Supply Co HOwesyille.
Trial bottles free
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

without leaving scar is DcWius The
name witch Hazel is applied 10 many
saves. out DeWitts Witch Hazel Saivc Is
The only Wich Hazel Saiec made fbsf cor.
iains pure uuaduitcraicd witch hazel. n
any other Witch Hazel Salvo Is offered gou
u a counterfeit y T. Dewitt invented
Witch Hazel Saive is Abe best saivo In he
world iof cuts, burns bruises tetier. Or
blind bleeding. itching and nrofrnSioe
piles. Sold BY Wm 81 Dent x GO New.
burg kInEWood IharmarY. Klna.annI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

One reason Why we think IT no
harm to steal melons from another
mans patch is because he planted
the seeds with the expectation Of
losing half the crop by thieves.
There is a sort Of mutual under
standing at the very beginning.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

key no. s. Cox. Of Waao Ark writes.
For "a years I suffered rom yellow
Iaundice, I consulted a number Of physl
clans and tried ali sorts Of medicines. but
got no relief Then ! began the use Of
Electric Bitiers and feel that am now
cured OF = disease that had me 10 its grasp
ior tweive years If you want reliable
medicine for Liver and Kidney trouble
stomach disorder or general dcbiifi. Get
Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed bv /. "A
Ienharl kingwood Cooke supply Co
HOWesvIlIe. Only snn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
FARMERS INSTITUTES.

There will be Farmers Institutes
held in Preston as follows:
Fellowsville, October 25 and "a
Aurora, October % and II.
The State Board of Agriculture
will be represented by w. d.
Zinn and others. Hon. II. p.
Miller Of Ohio, will also be there.
These are expected to be the best
Institutes ever held in the county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

The divorced wife Of a million
aire advises girls not to marry a
man Of millions, and it seems like
all girls Of this city are taking her
advice. None. of them marry a
man worth more than a quarter Of
million, and from that down to thir-
ty cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Mr.. Siles. from the State of
Illinois, who has been in the chicken
business, has come to Arizona and
is to establish a weekly paper at
Bald Hill. Mr.. Siles will last about
two weeks, and then his bald head
viii be seen in Bald Hill no more.
he believes in moral suasion, whilst
Bald Killers believe in No. "a
cartridges.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
ARIZONA K|CKLEIS.
The West Alwars Has Something New
and Spicy la the Routine or Every
day Happenings.

We understand that Major Cobb
IS making threats that he will down
us at the next local election. The
major will doubtless be lynched
before the next election occurs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Some one started a story last
Saturday to the effect that we were
going to parade down Apache
avenue in plug hat and tan shoes.
and 400 men lined up with their
guns to take a pop. We were sorry
TO disappoint them, but it wasn't
our day for making an ass of our
self.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

The Red Front drug store killed
another man last week by substitut-
ing morphine for quinine. making
ten In the last six months. We do
not wish to appear oversensitrve in
the matter, but it looks to us as il
Mr.. Pierson should stand pat on his
record.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

In an incidental sort of way we
remark that the circulation of ''The
Kicker" is now twice as large as the
combined circulation of every news.
paper on the face of the earth. We
do hate to lie about such things.
but we are determined not to let
any New York publisher crow over
us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

The night is for sleep and repose.
Had the good Lord intended that
we should get up and eat breakfast
by lamp-light he certainly would
have indica ted it by letting the sun
rise few hours earlier.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
KGwooD PRESTON THURSDAY OCTOBER 1908

though its streets. They can pass
by the hundred. day or night, and
the only precaution necessary on the
part of the occupants is bullet. proof
armor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Mr.. John Whippie, of Iowa, was
in town last Monday looking after
his son William, supposed to be in
this neighborhood. The coroner
conrteously pointed out Williams
last resting place and explained the
particulars of his hanging, and the
father went away with his mind
more at ease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

During our editorial career we
have in one way and another be.
come possessed of three mountains.
two canyons, five gorges, two land
slides, one extinct volcanic crater
and 10000 acres Of desert land and
any tenderfootlooking after bargains
is asked to call and look over the
stock and get our prices
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

MIR. John Socks. of New Mexico,
is in our local hospital with bullet
in his shoulder. He found fault
with the beef steak a, the Royal
Hotel, and the landlord differed
with him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Heretofore J have been shocing horses at
ihe Old prices end shall continue 90 do 80
Tor the CASH, but owing 10 advanced prices
~ material, etc., ] shall hereafter charge on
ah shoeing booked an advance of 20 per
cent on the set.
4 GEo. A. WILLIAMS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Would not interest you II you're looking
ilof guaranteed Salye for Sores Burns or
pies Otto Dodd, Of Ponder. Mo. writes
~ suffered with an ugly sore Tor a wear
bot box of Bucklcns Arnica Salve cured
me. It's the best Salve on earth ssc at
]. a. Lenhaft, Kingwood Cooke. Supply
Co HowcavlIle @Ffy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Up to the present date no less
than "a different schemes have been
eoneoctcd and worked, but we still
hold The postofice and win bet dollars
to cents that we continue to keep
it warm for the next five years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

While we we're riding out toward
Deg Creek on our cayuse last Sun
day to survey the beauties Of nature.
four Of the Blk Six ranchers got
after US and ran US for three miles
before they hauled of. We counted
81 shots fred at us as we rode. but
we we're untouched We bear no
malice, whatever. The COWBOYS
life is a lonely one, and he should
pick up his fun wherever he can.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Chicago drummers are usually
pretty keen fellows, but one of them
made mistake over at Lone lack
one night last week. He found six
aces in pack of cards and had the
bad taste to speak about it and get
finger shot off.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

We do not know who it was tha,
fred three shots at us last Thursday
night as We were returning home
from a poker party at Cohise Place,
but he is hereby advised to throw
clubs instead of using a gun. None
OF his bullets came within a rod of
US.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
Broke into His House

:; lc Qulpn OF Cayendish. W., was
robbed oil hi customary health by invasion
OF Chronic Z nstipation When Dr Kings
View Life Ills broke into his house, his
trouble was arrested and now he's entirely
cured ihey re guaranteed 10 cure, zsc al
J. a. Lenhart kingwood Cooke supply
Co. Howesvillc. ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
Do You Enjoy
What You Eat 2

You can eat whatever and whensyer you
like II you take Kodol. By the uso OF this
remedy disordered digestion and diseased
stomachs are so completely restored TO
health. and ths full performance Of their
functions naturally. that such foods as would
tie one into . double-bow-Ino, are eaten
without even "rumbling" and with a posi-
1--we pleasure and enjoyment. And what Is
more these foods are assirnIlated and
transformed into tho kind Of nutrimen, that
Is appropriated by the blood and tissues.
Kodol Is the only digestant or combination
OF dIgestanis that win digest all classes Of
food. In addition to this fact, II contains, IN
assImilativo form, tho greatest known tonic
and reconstructyo properties.
Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and al
disorders arising therefrom.
Kodol Digesfs What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Bottles only. Regular sire, 90. hodIng 2H tines
tAe trial slze, which sells for so ccnia
Prepared by z. o. Dewitt q 90, ohlesgo. III
The Kingwood Pharmacy. TunneIton
Supply Co, Or. w. NJ. Dent, Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
Dieting Invites Disease.

TO cure Dyspepsia or indigestion Il IL no
.onget necessary 70 live on milk and toast
starvation produces such weakness that
the whole system becomes an easy prey TO
disease. kodoi Dyspepsia Cure enables
the stomach and digestive organs to digest
sna sssimiiatc All OF the wholesome food
that one cares 70 cat. and Is a never falling
cure TOT Indigestion, Dyspepsia and aii
stomach troubles. Kodol digesfs what you
eat--makos the stomach sweet Sold bv
Wm. NJ Dent Co Newbure Klngwood
Pharmacy, KiuEwood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

The first meeting of the Negro Suffrage
League of the District Of Columbia, which
was held here last week, marks the tcg,n.
ming of movement among the colored
people FOR the organization of national
negro league which viii have for lie object
The protection of The black man and the
fuihedng Of bis interests. IN other words
ihe negroes arc trying TO organize. AZ the
meeting Of The District League resolutions
we're adopted condemning the attempts to
break down The fourteenth aud ffisentb
amendments, and requesting President
Roosevelt 70 do al IN his power 70 prevent
"ihc rank and hsgr ant determinations which
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
OUR washington LETTER.
The President Decides that the
Labor Unions Cannot Run this
Government.
The National Negro Suffrage League Rips
Il into Becker T Washington.

from our regular correspondent
WAauNcroN, u. G. Oct O. iooz.-
President Roosevelt has made his decision in
the Miller case and ii is against the labor
unions. Foreman Miller is to remain in the
Government Printing Office and there Is TO
be no discrimination between union and non.
union labor in government employees. This
fact was made plain in statement issued
by the President on Tuesday evening after a
conference with committee of prominent
labor leaders, composed of Samuel Gompers.
president OF the American Federation of
Labor, John Mitchell, the leader of the
Anthracite Coal Strike, and others of the
Federation. The conference has been
described as farce" as the statement
issued by the President had been prepared
beforehand. rhe president states that he Is
president OF all the people Of the United
States without reference TO creed. color.
birthplace or social condition and that he
can no more recognize the fact that man
Is UPTON man than tha, he is u Protestant,
Catholic, Jew or Gentle. lie says that II
Is out OF the question to dismiss Miller
because he is non.unon man aud ,ha, his
personal fitness must be decided in the reru.
lar routine of administrative detail. This Is
hard blow to Labor as the controversy
really involved the question whether the
Government Printing Once and presumably
every plant controlled by the Government
should be an "open" or ''union" shop. I,
was evident that the labor leaders were
much disappointed but they refused to make
amy statement about the decision. The case
IS now regarded as settled as far as MIR.
Roosevelt is concerned, but many people
believe that Labor will retaliatc and that
the Republican party will lose many labor
votes. The union men arglc that as the
PRESIDENT daily discrimina,es between Dem.
ocra's and Republicans in selecting govern.
menI servants, he could quite ms we'll dis
etimina,e between union aud non-union
men. They declare that hereafter this shall
be The price of the labor vote. The Amer.
can Federation of Labor holds It's annual
convention in Boston, next November and il
Is expected that the Miller case will be con.
sidered and a decision reached which will
represent the official opinion of organized
labor. The controversy might thus be
drawn into the presidential campaign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08
ttt

Consul General Robert 2. Skinner. on,
representative at Marseilles, France, has
just arrived in Washington to complete
arrangements for his coming expedition into
AbJssinia lie is going there to invite
Emperor Menelik TO participate in the St
Louis Exposition and 70 make commercial
agreement with the United States. An
American warship will convey Mr.. Skinner
% The Red Sea aud detachment Of United
States marines will escort him on his long
overland ionrncY 70 the negro empefor's
capital The European press is somewhat
excited over This american invasion" Of
Abyssinia and publish wild reports Of our
plans Of conquest IN Africa. As matter Of
fact We have been trading with Menelik's
people for several years although We have
NOT yei either diplomatic or consular agent
In Abyssinia We send 10 that country
cotton goods and other staple articles and
receive 10 return large quantities Of ivory.
hides, carpet woods and Other raw materials.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Secure business education at Central
Commercial College and School Of Short.
hand, Clarksburg, w. W..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

We do not wish the impression
to 50 abroad that Givedam GuIch
will not permit an autmobile to pass
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-10-08

Democrats in Washington are very much
elaied over the prospects Of the party in
Ohio aud New York Il is evident that the
Republicans Of Ohio are frightened and are
appealing 20 The party al large for assistance.
There have been fifteen hundred invitations
sent out 10 Republican speakers through the
country, and Secretary Shaw, Secretary
wilson Secretary Moody spcakcr-to-be-
Cannou, Senator Fairbanks, Senator Depew
and half dozen other prominen, Republi.
can senators have promised to come out to
Ohio to help Senator Hanna defeat Tom
Johnson II is believed that Mr.. Hanna's
refusal to debate with M CIarks will in
iure the Republican cause IN his State.