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ton. Every pound of the best
smokeless powder is taxed thirty
seven cents for the alcohol employ.
ed in its making. That is to say, II
costs to make thirty seven cents
more than it would cost were the
alcohol of the kind used in its man
ufaclure fee of tax. The manufac-
turer, of course, gets his money
back. The consumer pays it. The
ss.oS per gallon for alcohol in this
particular instance comes out of the
pocket of the man who shoots the
gun. The sportsman is taxed twice
for his cartridge, once for the ful
inmate and again for the powder.
IL is worth noting, too, that the
sportsman of no other civilized
country on earth have to pay an in
creased cost for their ammunition
by reason of a tax on alcohol.
Everywhere else than in the United
States alcohol for industrial pur-
poses is free of tax"
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800 Reward 300.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease th 4 science has been able TO cure
IN all IT'S stages, and that is CataTrh. Halls
CataTTh Cure Is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity CatATth
being a constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls CataTfh
Cure Is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucuous surfaces Of
the system. thereby destroying the founda.
tion OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature In doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith In its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that IL fails TO
cure. Send for list OF testimonials
+. ]. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. o.
SOLD by Druggists. 7sc
Take Halis Family Pills for c lnStipation
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
A GOOD EXAMPLE.
THE RAMBLER.

Out in the judicial circuit COM
posed of the counties of Braxton,
Nicholas, Upshur and Webster,
John Morrison, the regular nominee
OF the Republican party for Circuit
Judge, was badly beaten by J. c.
McWhorter. Democrat, Of Upshur
county, who carried every county
in the circuit. including Upshur
which usually gives Republican
majority OF about 1000, and did
give other Republican candidates
about that majority on the 9th inst.
Morrison's reputation was bad He
was addicted TO the drink habit, was
lacking in a proper knowledge Of
the law and his nomination, it was
claimed was secured by foul play.
To the credit Of the Republicans Of
The circuit, be II said, they refused
io support him at the polls and on
The contrary voted Tor aud elected
McWhoner who, though a Demo-
ciat was a better lawyer and a BET
ter man Such cases are rare, We
are sorry to say, but the example
here set is a good one and should
be commended. -Greenbrier Inde
pendent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
No More Suffering.

II you are troubled with indigestion get
bottle OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure aud see
how quickly IL will cnTe you George A .
Thomson OF Spencer. Iowa says Have
had Dyspepsia for twenty years My case
was almost hopeless. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure was recommended and used few
bottles Of IL and IL is the only thing that
has relieved me Would not be without IL
Have doctored with local physicians and
also az Chicago. and even went 10 Norway
with hopes OF getting some relief but Ko.
d"l dyspepsia Cure is the only thing that
has done me any good. and heartily rec
ommend ". Every person suffering with
Indigestion or Dyspepsia should use IL"
Sold by StrickleT's Drug Store and WIN.
NJ. Dent. Of Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
The Real Estate Man.

II you want results place your property
in uy hands Tor sale Have buyers from
lodi aua Ohio. Pennsyivauia and New York
farms. Give fuli detailed description how
land lays, how many acres farm contains.
how many Improved. sire ot dwelling. how
many rooms condition Of an buildings
fence etc. kind Of fruits aud soil. how
Watered. how lar trom church. school and
railroad. Lowest price. Title must be
ecriect. WIZ chafge per cent on prop.
nrties Of f7ooo 90 and over II sale is made.
po sais no charge n you want TO buy let
me know Yoar wants. Can supply them
o. r. HARDEsTY.
Rowlesburg, W. We
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who is ''the real Leader in Preston
county" is one which makes me
Iremble at the thought of answering.
In fac, the county is full Of imagI.
nory leaders. IL you &c, ou, a pat.
ent the u S Government recognizes
priority This must be the test OF
leadership in Preston county.
Adopting this as the theory we must
award to my old comrade Leroy
Shaw ,he title Of the real and gen
uine Leader, He assumed the cog
Uomen of Leader when the Bosses
formulated an eslict and sent il
broadcast over the county that any
man styling him Leader" should
be exiled from the county. Shaw
dehed the exile and left the plough
and the farm aud came to town and
i'm front of the Court House pro-
claimed himself Leader" 1t was
equally as courageous as the fam
Gus declaration OF Patrick Henry.
"Give me Liberty or give me deathp
The excitement which Shaw's bold
declaration caused still fingers in
my memory. The Bosses consider
ed il treason to their authority and
they called out the whole army of
piemen and commanded them to
carry him into exile. / flew to the
woods, Others TO the house tops.
The last heard of comrade Shaw he
was crossing Pringle run and max
ing for the farm which Bro. Whetsell
has SO graphically describe on the
assessment plan. A large reward
was offered by Chief Boss Bill Daw-
son, who was at that time the main
guy of all the Republicans of Pres
ton, for comrade Shaw's carcass,
dead or alive. But my dear old
comrade kept in hiding, but would
appear periodically and proclaim to
the people al am thy Leaderw
The title was always disputed by
the Bosses until Chief Dawson emf
grated to Kanawha and introduced
his machine of voting them in
blocks Of 77, which he put in oper-
alton against Charley Teter. This
was an infringement on the Dudley
machine which had previously voted
them in Indiana in blocks of FIVE.
But Chief Dawson never permits
law or infringement to prevent him
from enlarging on a sure thing. So,
Alex, must decide that comrade
Shaw is the "real Leader in Preston
county"
It makes my heart throb, Alex, to
hear you say that The ARGUS is the
means of keeping you from getting
"lost in the Wilderness" 1t was
only few nights ago that | heard
Deacon Brown, who is not positive
that the election is over, emphati.
cally assert, after reading the returns
from Valley, that "the people out
In Valley needed some Moses to
lead them out Of the wilderness"
Bu, listen to my siren voice and re-
main IN Valley and "producr the
dough that makes the pies"
My secret for finding out things
was left me by an Indian chief
whom presented with quart of
the 6riest enthusiasm ever dealt out
in political campaign.
The RAMBLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
FI0HT WILL nE nITIER

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommendation
of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, will have i0ng snd bitter 6ght with
theif troubles. II not ended earlier by fatal
termination. Resd what &. x Bcsl OF
Beail, Miss, has 20 says Last fsli ny wife
bad every symptom OF consumption. She
took Dr. king't New DiscOverJ after every
thing else had tailed Improvement came
"a once and tour bottles cured her Price
soc and tToo Trial bottle free
Sold by j. Lcnhart. Of Kiugw00d
Cooke supply Co. OF Housewife
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

WANTED-lnduslrIous man Or woman as
permanent representative OF big manufac.
turing company, to look after its business
in this county and adjoining TERRITORY
Business success and established,
Salary $7o 90 weekly and expenses. Salary
paid weekly from home Office Expense
money advanced. Experience not essential
Enclose self addressed envelope, General
Manager, Como Block. Chicago. 81
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

a sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in Your system is nervous
ness slccp'cssncss or stomach upsets
Electric Bittcrs viii quickly dismembcr
the troublesome causes. 10 never fails 70
tone The stomach. regulate the kidneys and
bowels stimulate the liver and clarity the
blood. Run down systems benefit particu-
lurIy and ail the usual attending aches
vanish under los searching and thorough
hecuvcucss. Electric Btters is only soc.
and that is returned u it don't give perfect
satsf ction
Sold by i a Jenhart, Of Kingwood
Cooke supply Coz Of iowcsqllic
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Statesmen Several eapabls men 10 repre-.
sent reliable house on salary bisis; exper-
fence not essential; permanent position with
chance for advance. HArcooDs, 100 Park
Building PNtsbdrg.
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A Pleasant pm

no pil vs. as pleasant and positive as ne.
Witis Lutte Early Ktsors DeWitrs Lit.
fle EARLY Risers are so mild and effective
that children delicate ladies' and weak
people enjoy their G c'csnsing effect. while
strong people say they are the best liver
pills sold
Sold by Suicklers Drug Store and WIN.
NJ Dent Of NewbUre
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

favorable comment. The assertion
that the Filipinos are "as yet total
ly unfit" for self government meets.
of course with Democratic opposi
tion, but promise that "within two
years We shall be trying the expert
ment OF an elective House in the
Philippine Legislature" is regard
ed as something of an offset.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

w. l.. Henry, NJ d. Eye Far Nose and
Throat Specialist (Glassoe fitted } will be
at The Stfickler Hospital Monday and
Tuesday, January and and ard Seos.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

The movement TO reduce Con-
gressional representation from all
States that refuse the ballot to other
than criminals has given sudden
hesdway by bills introduced by
Senator Platt IN. Y.) and Repre-
sentative Crumpacker. # COM
templates the reduction Of Southern
representation by nineteen mcm-
bers. II persistently pushed, it will
cause great irritation, and it might
be wise for the President to post
pone his visit South.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Q. r. sect. 7yndsrtaNsr. Dr,aes-
ten 1r11ls. w. ve - fan 1.sas
of the latest ana rest gseds ot tlls
1ovvoss prieos- zxserse farrsuhsa
free
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Winter or Summer oohc is unknown
when you give The baby DR.. Fshruey's
Teeihiog Syrup. You car get sample n
you write.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15


The public will be glad TO know
that our postal service would be en-
tirely self sustaining now If it were
not for the expense of the rural free
delivery. The rustic population is
not likely to give up this great con
yenience and the result is that one
cent postage which we have been
for many years approaching, must
be postponed for three OF four years
longer. Its advent could be hasten
ed by the adoption of parcels post
system by which packages weighing
over four pounds could be sent by
mail like other countries instead OF
giving express companies the mono
poly of handling them. People
would be glad to pay half the price
which express companies now
charge and the government would
make money by the operation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
JULIUS X. MONROE,
Surveyor of Lands
KING WOOD, w. VI.

VIII answer csilsto land surveying from apy
part Of The county promptly and az reasonably
rates Plats, drafts and calculations neatly ane
eocufatoly made from deeds or field notes. Lao
lnh Vul Ahu kfauiuE pixies, country roads hna
tramwags ; also laying out town lots, streets
foundations, etc. Corrcspondonco solicited.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
A COSTLY MfsrATE

Blundcrs are sometimes very expensive
Occasionally lie Itself is the price Of q
mistake. bot you'll never be wroug II you
take Dr. Kings New Life Pills for Dyspep
sia. Dizziness Headache Liver or Bowel
troubles. They are gentle yet thorough
Sold bY ] a. Lenhart of Rinewood:
Cooke supply Co. Of Howesgilie.
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"The pert at Anv Prioa0


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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

DR. Fahrney Tcothiug Syrup Us ahso.
lutely harmless and is tho medicine for
babies the whole year Cures Indigestion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
xooLuRE's MAGAZINE

IS ''ihe cleaneSt, most stimulating, meaucst
general magazine for the family" says me
Of the million who read Il every month It
is without question
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

There seems To be considerable
sense and justice in the crusade
which the admirals of our navy are
making to resent and prevent the
prom:scuous use OF their title. The
practice which has provoked the re-
monstrancs is absurd. For ship
builders, commissaries, land survey
ors, quartermasters, doctors and
chaplains TO masquerade as adj
mirals and even to put the title
Rear-Admiral' on their visiting
cards, is so hagrantly preposterous
as TO cause amazement that the PIE
sident has not prevented it by per
emptory order. Men who have
won their rank by fighting and max
ing sacrifices in the face OF an
enemy have right to be impatient
at the impudence of these super
numeraries.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Appropriation bills are hustling
to the front. The legislative, exc
cutive and judicial, carrying $50,
100000 has been reported to the
House. The Postoffice with total
of eIS3, 900, 900 was considered by
sub committee yesterday. The Ia
dian appropriation bill will be taken
up by committee today; the Com
mittee on Territories is in session;
and the River and Harbor Commit
tee has been busy distributing large
quantities OF "pork" for more than
a week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
/ W TURNER.
Licensed AuctiOneer,
Twelve Years Practice)

Offers his services to the people OF Preston
county at f3 90 per day except Court
House Work at customary price.
Address. MANowN. w. VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
War on ClairvOyants.

The police department of Washington
announced yesterday that war is to be
waged on all clairvoyants, fOrtune-tellers,
and mediums in the District of Columbia.
Mai. Sylvester says he is considering the
ACCESSIBILITY of recommending to the Com
missioners the adoption of an amendment
to the present license law which will ex-
clude this class of people The law, as
it is now stands, he said, puts clairvoy-
ants and fortune-tellers on the same
basis as business men. The detectives
of Washington have received numerous
complaints recently. All OF the victims
we're women, and they were mulcted, Sc
thew said, of sums ranging from 81 to
500 but they refused to prosecute fol
fear of publicity. Some of the dupes are
from Virginia. One woman IRON thl'
section alleges that certain professor
promised to bring her deceased husband
from the land of shades, and defraude'
her of her money in pertensions OF inyok
ing tho spirit of the deceased. One othe
contribution to the stack of complaint
cent thepoice is tiny yellow envelope
slammed on the outside: "Phychio Mag
neton. Nepal. India" The woman VIII
cave it up confessed that she had pal'
& for the envelop, which was suppose
n contain an all powerful powder, whlc
had only to be placed under the Pillo
for 40 many nights to accomplish
, manv wonders as Aladdin's lamp. Vi
der der" the presentregime fcrtunetelling an an
other modes Of obtaining money iTo
gullible' peoplei licensedlin Alexander 1n,
and anv one who can secure a grea'
pack of cards and ten dollars win wni'
!, to pay for license can start IN ousin ,,
Il Many of this class who will be compel!
P to leave Washington will probably Sill
IL out shingles here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Early Banking in this City.

The monthly meeting of Washington
Chapter American Institute OF Bank
Clerks, which was held at the Barton in
Washington last night, was given an
unusual interest by paper on 1.-The
Early History of Banking in the District
of Columbia" by Mr.. Charles 4. Howe,
Mr.. Howe's paper did not deal with
Washington banks to any great extent
for at the time of which he spoke Wash
ington had little or nophysical existence.
The important cities of the District at
that period we're Alexandria and George
town. and the two banks to which the
greater part of the paper was devoted
were the Bank of Alexandria and the
Bank of Columbia, of Georgetown. The
bank of Alexandria was established in
1892, in which year itreceived a charter
from the legislature ofVirginia. Alexan'
dria had previously made efforts to Sc
cure branch of the bank of the United
States. but these had all been Intellectual,
and the citizens of the town got together
and formed bank of their own. 1t was
one ofthe first established in the history,
of the country, and the first, according
to Mr.. Howe, to undertake the issue OF
currency redeemable in specie on de-
mand. The subscription books were
opened on day in December, 1892, and
in less than two hours the entire capital
stock of $3.50, 900 had been subscribed.
Philip R. Porter was the banks hrst
president. 1t opened for discounts IN
April, 1893, and had long and honor,
able existence. Its capital was increased
subsequently to $3.50, 900. The Bank
of Columbia was chartered by the legis-
Iature of Maryland in 1898, WITH
capital stock of 81, 900, 600. Mr.. Peter,
an officer of this bank, while riding from
Georgetown to Alexandria with bag
containing $3.50 in money was shot
from ambush and the money stolen. Ih'
culprits escaped, and though the wounded
bank officer recovered, it was never pos
sible to locate the attempted murderer'
or recover the gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
The Late T. NJ. Rudd.

Theodore NJ. Rudd, the well-known
saloonkeeper at 9Sl Louisiana avenue,
Washington, died at sibley Hospital on
Tuesday. The funeral took place IN
Washington this afternoon at 2 o'clock
Mr.. Rudd had great fund of anecdotes
and was fond of displaying a 500 Con-
fedrate States "blue back" which hepur-
ported to have received from General Ju,
bal Early in Alexandria about the time OF
the Confederate generals raid on Wash
ington. Early he said, passed the bill over
the bar, with the remark: "Giye me a
gallon of good whisky, and you may
keep the change"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
More Glacial Weather.

The cloudy condition of yesterday
brought rain, hail and sleet before mid
night, and this morning the streets were
as glass. rendering walking slow and the
equilibrium uncertain. Only experts or
those who had the temerity to tempt prov
idence used the pavements, most pedes-
TRANS taking their chances in the road
wav. Some of those, however, were as
dangerous as the Sidewalks, especially
where cobblestOnes have been used IN
having. and the greatest care was neces-
sary on the part of those compelled 70
pick their way along during early morn
ING hours. A thick covering of veneer
ING was over everything exposed, and
rain falling and freezing to add to the
severe discontinue. The mercury in
the thermometers was from one to two
degrees below the freezing point. Th'
blacksmiths have been unable to place
rouob shoes on all the horses carried Il
them. and in some instances men wer'
seen pulling light wagons through tn
streets. Many people have had falls dur
ing the day. snow Degau W iail iii
afternoon.
Tomorrow, according to the Sigma
Office predictions, is to be fair and cold
or. Two cold waves are moving towar
this locality, IRON different directions
and the break in temperature that wa
expected does not promise to be realize
in fact. If the weather keeps up as
has SO far this morning, this Februar
will be one of the coolest known sine
the Weather Bureau has kept records
Onlyla few times in the month has the ten
perature been above freezing point, an
even on those occasions it was quick I
drop back again. The average temper'
ture for the month, as far as it has pro
cressel, is Is degrees lower than that e'
tablshed for February during thirt.
four wears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-19
Alexandria Hospital.

The annual report of the treasurer,
managers, matron and auxiliary societies
of the Alexandria Hospital for the year
1903 has been submitted. The treasurer Z
report shows receipts from all sources
81, $780, OF and expenses S., 329.77 leav-
ing a balance of $2,550.25. The re-
ceipts include 81, 1890 for boarding
and pay patients, and the expenses in
clude SO, 1851 for house expenses,
including salaries.
The matron states that at the begin
ming of the year there were 20 patients
in the institution. There have been
during the year 905 admissions, making
a total of 925 treated during that period.
The managers say: In rendering the
annual report of the board of managers
of the Alexandria Hospital the members
feel they have cause for gratitude in view
of the continued prosperity OF the in'tltu-
ton. Many patients have been treated,
as the matron's report will show, large
number of whom have been discharged
cured. 1t gives US great pleasure to state
that we are in possession OF the long
boped for ambulance for the conveyance
of patients to the hospital, especially
needful for the victims of railroad or
other accidents. This will be entirely
ready for use by the first of March. For
this gift we are largely indebted to the
kind interest and unAagging energy OF
Mr.. John w. Herndon. Of the sum
required $3.50 was very kindly donated
by the "Shsrps and Flats. And
though not a member of the staff, Dr.
O'Brien generously contributed $50.
Since the last report Mrs. j. P. Rob
inson and Miss Lulie Rathbone have re-
signed as members of the board of mana
gers and their places have been filled
by Mrs. w. f. Creighton and Mrs. ID.
b. Ramey.
Among the many sources that contrib
ute to the prosperity of the Alexandra
Hospital, must be counted the llberallty
o. our citizens, manifested on Donation
Day and throughout the year, for which
we heartily thank them and promise IN
the future, as in the past, to make the
best use Of their gifts.
Among the Acknowledgements are from
St. Paul. church and individual members
of the congregation, 1925. so, Christ
Church, 1924 81 NJ. E. Church, 500 ;
NJ. Z. Church South, Sl4.0O; Bsp-
fist Church, IS. so Presbyterian Church,
1886 miscellaneous, $299.S So; ambu-
lance fund, $632.75. The annual report
of the work done by the circles of King
Daughters for the hospital accompanies
the report, aud shows the noble work
done by the ladies composing these
circles