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Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Huxley on Men.

Prof. Huxley once wrote to Mrs.
w. X. Clifford about men: "They are
very queer a0imals-a mixture of
orse-nervoasless, ass-stubbornness
and camel-malice, with an angel bob
bling about Unexpectedly like the ap-
pie in the posset. and when they can
do exactly as they please they are
very hard to drive."-London Truth.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Scared The soys.

q A witty Englishman who sought to
save tract of woodland and shrub
berry from the destructive attentions
of the boys of the neighborhood put
up large board bearing the warn
ing: ANY ono. trespassing in this
plantation will be spiflicated accord
ing to the law" The result was very
satisfactory. as the fear Of spifiica-
tton. whatever 1t meant to them, de-
TERED intruders from passing through
the woods and the trees were unmo-
Tested. a3 Niit 5t LES
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Objections on Both sides.

Before bicycles became SO common
as they are now a Yankee farmer was
importuned by dealer to buy one for
s75. "I'd rather spend the money on
a cow" was the farmers answer. But
what an idiot you would look riding
ABOUT the town on the back Of cow"
Perhaps so," replied the farmer. but
not half such an idiot as I'd look try.
ing to milk a bicycle"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Error Of TeIegrapher.

A recent cable from London to
Montreal, reporting the speech of an
English visitor to the latter city, con-
siderably hurt the feelings of Cana
dians by stating that Montreal was
''the most depraved" city. A later
telegram, however, soothed the ruff
fled citizens by informing them that
the words quoted should have read
"the worst paved CITY,"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Children Have No Dolls.

The Hindu child is probably the
only doll-less child in the universe.
The little Egyptians have their wooden
"Ushabti"-the same style as 1000
years ago. These were sometimes
made of porcelain. When a child died
its dolls were buried with 1t, in the
expectation that their spirit forms
would rise and do service in another
world.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Yellow Jack pis.pnears.

There has been no yellow fever in
the United States for three years, ex-
cepting the development on the Mexi.
can border Of Texas. Some cases OF
yellow fever have come into Cuba
from Mexico in the last three years,
but in no instance was the disease
communicated to others.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

that l thought l
would try it and
see what it would
do for me. My
case is an old one
and I have none
of tho acut 9
symptoms now
because I have
had the disease SO
long that I had
none of the aches
and pains, but q
general rundown
condition Of the
whole body-sore
nose and throat
and stomach. I
had n OO01 anna
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
The First Cultivated Rose.

It is said that the first cultivated
rose was planted in Belgium in the
year 1922. The damask rose was
taken to England from France in 1873.
the moss rose about 1924 and the
China rose fifty years later.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
a. eu. Nf.c,roni vtyh..t p,- =.

Introduced by the u. 8. Dept. of Agr
It is q tremendous cropper, yielding Id
good land 80 bu. per acre. and on dry,
arid lands, such as are found in Mont.
Idaho, the Dakotas, Colo, ETC., 1t win
yield from 40 to 60 bu. This Wheat and
Speltz and Hanna Barley and Bromus
Inermis and Billion Dollar Grass,
makes 1t possible to grow and fatten
hogs and cattle wherever soil is found.
JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis.,, and they will send you
free a sample of this Wheat and other
farm seeds. together with their great
catalog, alone worth $4,000 to any
wide-awake farmer. CIV. N. U)
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Danish Bacon Factories.

Danish cooperative bacon factories
now have about $4,000 members, and
last year they killed 636000 pigs and
10000 head Of cattle, amounting in
money to $10,57O,00O. The price re-
ceived for bacon in the English mar
ket averaged 4 cents a pound above
the average price for bacon from
other countries.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Curious Motor Race.

The most curious motor race ever
organized was held in Paris. The
competitors were taken to the top of
the Eiffel tower, and a distant church
spire was pointed out to them. Then
they had to descend, get aboard their
machines, and find their way through,
the maze of streets to the church.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Eormic Acid a stimuIant.

The Journal des Debate recites ex-
periments with formic acid, secre-
tion of ants. Eight to ten drops OF
the acid taken three or four times
day had marked effect in stimulat-
ing muscular activity, which might
be continued long time without re-
sultant fatigue. "That tired feeling"
also disappears under the influence Of
the acid.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Examination Fever.

DR.. Putnam, Russian medical mar,
has been making observations OF
schoolboys undergoing examination.
He says that the average effect of an
examination is to make the pulse
beat twenty to the minute quicker.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Pine Land In luzon.

In the island Of Luzon there are
nearly a million acres OF rolling pine
land, with no underbrush or tropical
vegetation, where the climate is like
chat of the upper Allegheny noun.
tains in June.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Can BE Aeellmated.

The red shanked grouse preserved
in Scotland is noble bird, and Is
peculiar to that country, though
worthy of wide dissemination be-
cause of its large size and edible
qualities. 1t should do well in Wash
ington state or even in Michigan.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Grass Replaces Steel Springs.
steel-like grass from the volcanic
slopes Of Oran, Algeria, is SO elastic
that 1t can be used instead of springs
in the manufacture Of furniture.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Moscow Imports.

The principal articles imported into
Moscow are mechanical and agricul-
tural machinery, hardware and cut
lery, cotton, raw copper. cash regis
ters, typewriters, office furniture. bi-
cycles, etc.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
insist on cettIno II.

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
hance Starch because they have a stock in
hand of 12 OF. brands, which they know
cannot be sold to q customer who has once
used tho 16 OF. pkg. Defiance Starch for
same money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Valuable snuffbox-

Three thousand three hundred and
fifty pounds sterling was the price
paid at the Hecksher sale by q well
known firm of London for a snuffbox.
1t is made of gold and enamel, and
saw service in the Louis XIV. period.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Chinese Like Swiss Watches.
Swiss watches, according to re-
port Just published. are becoming pop
ular in China. Those with fantastic
designs on the face find the most
ready sale.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

as that dog of yours pointer"
asked the ticket agent at the village
station. NO" replied the weary hum
ter who was returning to the city with
an empty game bag. hes disap-
pointer"
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Hiller-Was that your son l saw you
with yesterday? Dale-The young chap
who was giving me advice how to sue
ceed in business and to make a place
for ones self in the world? Yes; that
was George.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
FIrearm. for savaoes,

Manufacturers Of the United States
almost monopolize the Liberian trade
in firearms, and keep large stocks Of
their goods in tho country.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Rubber Production.

The worlds production OF rubber
was two years ago almost equally
divided between Africa and South
America. Now the Amazon region
produces three-fifths of 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

DO you have any trouble supporting
your family. Sambo?" mo. indeed.
Why. boss, Use got one OBJ de best
wifes in dis ere town."
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
DESIGN for lola Monument.

A French sculptor. M. Charpentler.
and Belgian sculptor. M. Meunier.
have completed a design for the Zola
monument, which will symbolic lola
novels, Travail" and "Fecondite."
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Artificial Pearls.

The Japanese have discovered o
method Of producing artificial pearls.
which no one can tell from the genu-
inc article.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Power Of silence.

A person that would secure to HIM
self great defense will. perhaps. gain
his point by silence as effectually a.
by anything he can say.-Shenstone
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Forest Fires In Russia. .'.
Russia suffers from forest fires. Il
is not unusual for fire to destroy ESQ.
900 acres OF forest . year.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
savinq the Children.

A noted doctor states that S5 per
cent of crippled children could be at
least able to work II their diseases
were treated in time.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

If Ann Is "a and goes Into ap1rchard
and eats an apple and then gets collie
what Is her telephone number? After you
have given 1t up the questioner will tel
you the answer is S-1-2 Green.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Women RspIaee Men.

, Women are now being substituted
for men in the Italian postal service.
Signor Galimberti, the minister Of
ports and telegraphs. is responsible
for the change.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

rofC

Mrs. A. Snedeker, Cartersville, Ga
writes:
81 saw that your catarrh remedy, Pe-
runa, was doing others SO much good,
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. RoBBINss
Maple Street. Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

TIL hrst days of DR.. knes Great Nerve Resors
Or Send FREE Or. 90 trial bottle and treatise.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
The Eyss Of Animate,

Horses. giraffcs and ostriches have
the largest eyes Of land animals: cut
tlaash of sea creatures
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Fares Grow Less.

Since 1883 the average passenger
rate in the United States has dropped
from 3.5 cents . mile to z.01 cents.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

He-Let's form society for mutual ad-
miration. l. for instance. admire your
beautiful eyes. And what do you admire
In me? She-Your good taste.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

More Flexible and Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
one -chird more for same money.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Money refunded for each package of
isfactory.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
California Gold.

California has produced over 81
5oo.0oo,o00 in gold during the last
ufty-three years.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Every time a man doesn't say anything
he lessons his chances of being called
fool.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Laying Up Treasures.
At the birth of child in Cyprus
vessel of wine is buried. to be served
up afterwards at Its marriage.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Why Il Is the Best

d because made by an entirely different
process. Defiance Starch is unlike any
other, better and ons-third more for 10
oentA.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

An epicure is a person who doesn't en-
JOY the kind of food that agrees with
him.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

DO you really think that kissing
spreads disease?" i've known 1t to oc-
casion heart trouble
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Wiaale.st,ck LAUNDRY BLUE

Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes
Costs 10 cents and equals 90 cents worth of
any other bluing: If your grocer does not
lreep it send 10c for sample to The Laundry
Blue Co., IA Michigan Street, Chicago.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18
Shark . r... Swimmer.

Shark . Fast Swimmer.
The shark holds the record for
long-distance swimming. A shark has
been known to cover 500 miles In
three days.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Profits In Mintage.
The government makes enough
money on the cent pieces made to
pay the entire expenses OF the mint.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Second Russian-Three sneezes two
coughs and a choking fit.
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

First Russan-What is the counter
sign?
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18


he
Mekison
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
We Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price CSC
Gilpin observer., 1904-02-18

c0st ctte addrcssed her by sick
costs n0StaAg - -'- S~-u~S : ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11
WORDS OF COMMENTATOR

H'dquarters Provisional Battalion, WING.
Charles Town, w. Va, Aug. 2, 1904.
Orders No. d.
The approaching completion of
the tour of duty of this command
cannot be passed without taking the
opportunity to convey to the officers
and men of the same my sincere
and grateful appreciation of their
exceptionally good conduct and
their hearty co operation and cheer.
full performance of the trying and
arduous duties required of us and
their zeal and GOODNESS on the night
of the mob's attempt on the Jail.
1t was stated to me by the Com
mander n-Chief on giving me my
instructions that the duty this com.
mand was about to be sent out on
was considered about the most
serious and delicate to handle of
any that had yet been required of
the orgaization, and that the detail
had been made in view of the
efficiency records and qualifications
of those selected, and that the honor
and dignity of the State Of West
Virginia was in their hands. That
his confidence was not misplaced is
shown by the unsolicited expressions
accommodation Of our performance
OF the duty as made to me this
evening by number Of representa-
tive citizens in the name Of the bes,
people Of the town. In the event Of
my ever being selected for any duty
Of this kind in the future, 7 can
only hope that it will be my good
fortune to be given command Of in
every way as good a force.
(Signed) CHAs. N. SrMMs,
It. Col. and Inf.
Commanding
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11
SOCIAL REUNION
vi The Odd Fellows, Knights or Pythias
aud Junior Order United American
Mechanics, Function Camp Ground,
August 9Th.
Congressman A. q. Dayton Delivered
aFraternal Address and Rev. II. &.
Howard an Eloquent Sermon.

Special correspondent OF The Argus.
The Fraternal Reunion has passed into
history but It's love laden fruits will long
live to bless the men who believe in Friend
ship. Love and Truth. Friendship. Charity
aud Benevolence. Virtue. Liberty and
Patriotism their children and their child.
rens children The day was ideai and the
time golden Two hundred and fifty
brothers In the marching line headed by
the Reppert Brass Band Of Newburg. The
reunion was called TO order by Geo. II.
Kerchival Chairman Of the General Com.
mittee and the National Hymn was sung by
the vast audience led by Prof {. A. Federer
and his son Jos C. Federer Rev &. n.
Lakin led in prayer and the Chairman
introduced Samuel -. Montgomery who
deliyerded the address Of welcome, which
was responded to by Dr. NJ. Is. West
After the song Of welcome Rev. Howard
delivered a powerful sermon which we
hope to publish in full at a later date.
suffice to add here that the eloquent divine
was at his best and had the undivided at
tention of his large audience, at the con.
clusion OF the sermon the audience Joined
the choir in singing "Blest be the Tie that
Binds. the band led by its young but able
instructor Clyde Reppert delivered sweet
music that delighted the assembled host
An adjournment was taken for dinner and
the local brethren assisted by their wives.
sweethearts and mothers made ever effort
TO see that no man fell by the wayside. but
all were filed to the hearts comfort with a
bounteous dinner. From one clock until
p. m. the band delighted the twelve
hundred people assembled. by giving a
concert At the hour Chairman Kerchival
introduced Congressman Aston G. DAYTON
OF West Virginia. and in the words of an
Old Roman who is member OF all three OF
the orders I'VE never hope to live long
enough to hear better fraternal address"
the speaker took for his subject a young man
and the notices OF the three great orders
and proved that no mother would wish her
son endowed with greater virtues or higher
ideals than Virtue. Friendship. Truth.
Charity and Patriotism" The speaker
said as matter OF course she would wish
her son to be an American citizen.
The auditorium was packed and from the
hrst the speaker had the audience with him
and carried II to the end Mid strains of
music fraternal good wishes and words OF
praise TO the general committee. thus the
first fraternal union ever held in this great
county was closed. The lodges at Austen.
Fellowsvile. Evansville. Newburg. Inde.
pendence, Rowlesburg and Gainesville,
were we'll represented and helped to make
the reunion one grand sweet song. With
out any experience whatever the Committee
took hold like veterans and to them i'm a
great measure is due The splendid SUCCESS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11
IN MEMORIAM.

John w. Brown was born Feb. II. 1917
in Hardstaf Dcrbyshire England and
died at the home OF his son George. in
Iunnelton' Aug. 1904, in his 18Th. year
He was apparently in the best OF health ill
last Monday when he had a Slight attack
| OF what afterwards proved to be paralysis
He recovered from this eating his supper
as usual Tuesday evening ridiculing his
| friends alarm over him; but that night he
was stricken again becoming unconscious
| and remaining so till death "Wednesday
| noon. Mr.. Brown was a machinest by
trade. He came to America in 1880 first
| TO HageTstown, Md, then to Mt. Savage
where he rose from a salary OF $40 per
week to the position of Supt OF the Rolling
Mills. Here he buried his wife who died
Dec g. 1864 He resigned his position and
came to his farm near Tunnelton. He
afterwards moved to town where he built
and established the Brown Machine Shops
monument to his individual skill and
enterprise. He had a reputation for the
quality Of his work. never allowing lob TO
leave his shops till it was perfect. Con.
sequentY he was always taxed with work
to his full CAPACITY. He worked regularly
till about two years ago since when he has
made his home with his daughter Mis-. A
f. Gibson Of Morgantown
He came Of Quaker parentage and held
to that faith yet never identifying himself
with any church. But his life was an open
book to all and it is putting il mildly to say
his daily walks were above reproach. He
He was the father OF seven children, five of
whom still survive him. John the eldest
son died in 1868 Herbert now living in
Arizona Mrs. Anna Heermans of Jackson
Summit Pa Geo. ]. and Alfred OF Tunnel.
ton; Elizabeth wife Of a. F. Gibson of
Morgantown; and Hannah who died Ian.
TO- 1900. The writer knew him to be very
loving father and grandfather and is proud
to have been considered one OF his friends.
4 short funeral service was conducted by
Rev. Lakin Thursday at ago. at the home
OF his son George, after which the friends
with the remains left on No & for the
home OF his daughter at MoTgantown
Here the remains we're viewed by friends
and neighbors TIL Saturday az 10 m
short funeral service was conducted by the
Episcopal minister Then the last thar
was mortal OF John w. Brown was laid IN
rest in Woodlawu Cemetery.
Those from distance attending the
funeral were his daughter Mrs. Heermans
OF Jackson summit Pa. and his grandson
W. Herbert Gibson who has a position as
civil engineer for a coal company
a FRIEND
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11
COSTLY MIMIC WAR.
slOOO.OOO Maybe Spent on The Ma
neuVers Next Month

Workmen arc preparing the
ground for the army maneuyers,
to take place from Sept. 6 to 10 on
the battlefelds of Bull Run and
Haymarket in Virginia. 1t is esti-
mated that $4,000 men will be en-
gagged in them-5, 900 regulars and
the remainder State troops. Three
great camps will be established and
at one of these, TO be located near
Lewis Crossing, Prince William
County, twenty-five artesian wells
will have to be sunk.
The Government has 81, 600, 600
ready to spend on the maneuvers,
but it is not thought that they will
cost as much as that. The ma
neuvering area is $4,000 acres,
which under the ageement made
with the farmers of Virginia, is to
be leased at 20 cents an acre. In
addition to that expense the United
States probably will be called upor
to pay few bills for damages &c
crops, buildings and stock.
On Sept. 10 which probably will
be the gala day of the maneuvers,
there will be a parade and review
of the entire force by President
Roosevelt and Gen. Corbin. There
will be sham battles almost every
dav
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11

The Republican Congressional
Committee held a meeting at Mt.
Lake Park last Thursday and
elected n g. Keim Of Elkins. as
Chairman and w. p. Scott Sec'y.
An Advisory Committee was ap-
pointed as follows Arnold C..
Scherr, Thos. J.. Davis, Charles +.
Teter James S. Lakin and Col.
Albert Thompson Terra Alta was
selected as the headquarters for the
Committee, and the Chairman and
Secretary, together with stenogra-
pliers, etc. will be quarlered within
the week at Highland Cottage, Mr..
Cloyd NJ. Cranes home, on The bin
% the right Of the town looking
west. Preston county Republicans
present at the meeting we're w. T..
White Of the Committee, Hon. w.
II. Glover, S. y Montgomery, T..
V. Reed, j. W. Flynn and !. A.
Lenhsrt a desperate effort will
be made 20 pour oil on the troubled
water in this county and lead every
Republican up % the Dayton rack
again and make him take bis fodder.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11
THE DEMOCRACY
In State Convention ut Parkersburg
Last Week Nominate a Winning
Ticket


The Democratic State Convention
in session Wednesday and Thursday
of last week at ParkeFsburg was the
greatest and most enthusiastic as
semblagc ever held in the State.
Hon. John Il. McGraw was Chair.
man and Will Byrne of Charleston,
Secretary. The biggest fight in the
Convention was over the race ques-
ton. The majority were strongly
in favor Of this being White mans
Government and the Democracy
being a White mans party and in
favor OF eliminating the negro vote
and a resolution TO that effect would
have been adopted, had not Senator
Davis been on the ticket for Vice
President, as it was thought it would
hurt the ticket in some of the other
States. Mr.. Davis being National
character and being a controlling
factor in the Convention, il would
have been charged up to him as a
matter of course. The niger vote
in some of the doubtful States OF
the North are for sale to the highest
bidder and the Republican party
generally gets them because they
have more money to pay for them
This time the Democrats expect to
have as much money to spend as
the Republicans and will eight the
Devil with fire."
After the fight on the ebony plank
of the platform, the only other big
fight was over the nomination for
Governor, and it took three ballots
to settle it. The candidates were
w. r. Thompson of Huntington,
Judge w. G.. Bennett of Weston.
and Senator John J. Cornwell OF
Romney. First ballot stood $50
for Thompson, 287 for Cornwell
and $50 for Bennett. Second bal
lot was 367 for Thompson, $40 for
Cornwell and 274 for Bennett.
Third ballot was big stampede
for Cornwell and 6sS votes, when
his nomination was made unani-
nous. Several names were before
the Convention for the other posi-.
lions but were generally withdrawn
soon as it was found out who the
strong man was and his nomination
made by reclamation, resulting in
the following splendid ticket in
addition to Governor
For Secretary of State-Wm. G..
Peterkin OF Parkersburg.
For Auditor-Wi!liam L. Mans.
field of Wayne.
Fo. Treasurer-Col. Robert s.
Carr of Charleston.
For Supt. of Schools-Rev. NJ.
b. Helmick of Peasants.
For Attorney General-Lawrence
A. Reymann of Wheeling.
For Judges of Supreme Court
Henry Gilmer of Greenbrier, and
M. III. Dent of Grafton, who had
already been nominated.
The Convention did not finish up
till late Thursday night. The ticket
is made up of young men all except
"Uncle Bob" Carr, who is young
in every way except years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-08-11

Judge Parker sent to the Secre-
tary of State his formal resignation
as Chief Judge of the Court of Ap.
peals. The resignation reads as
follows; 81 hereby respectfully re-
sign my office as Chief Judge of the
Court of Appeals for the State of
New York, such resignation to take
effect Immediately"
1t was sent in last week and gives
time for some one to be elected in
his place. The Judge is very SAN
guine of his election to the Presi.
dency.