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rAI. Pool cenauelor naoAsa rsnr Aees.

-Four men we've playing eatds in tile
smoking compartment when the conductor
entered with The request "Fare5 gentle
men"
Three 0i lhem quietly handedWr tickets.
but the fourth did not and seemed to b..
come suddenly embarassrd
"Fares " said the copdueiae again, this
time rather sicrniy.
The passenger addressed responded wiih
a series OF spasmodie winks, and tapped the
backs Of has cards significantly when his
three companions were no, looking.
"come, sir; rm in hurry said The
conductor.
ticket"
"Pay your fare, ,bea; ii cost, Only ten
cents more"
Boys, will you allow him 60 lake rake
of . inquired the delinquent Of his fellow
players.
''Not muehf vas the unanimous answer
"My money's RI on the board, said the
passenger. appealing to lhe conductor.
"Yoa'll have TO get of aihe next station
then 4"
The man laid his cards fsee down sud
said in low tone to the next player
\ .'whai do you do
81 raise you twenty, was the repIS
The man PASSED his hand up 10 the con-
due,or. The latter gave !, one glance
Then he relieved ia, pocket-book Of two
twenty dollar bills ard handed them to the
dealer
eve see your twenty and SO you twenty
better he said.
The original raiser Of $40 shifted uneasiiy
in his seat Matters were becoming com
plicaied. Finally he said
"i'li raise you ten"
"caf him" said The conductor. and
handed over The money
The delinquent passenger called, and
started to lake in the money on four aces
when the other showed sraigh, aush
and proceeded to MI bis pockets With the
money, which included The conductors.
The latter was dezed The delinquent
passenger was meek npd astonisled
Now youll have ,ogel OFF, snapped
the conductor
The train was inst pulling INTO station,
and The whole patty alighiej After ihe
train had started again passerge' remark
ed to the conductor
Pretty slick crowd. EN- s,w them
work 'Iie same game over in oaio few
weeks ago"
bot the conductor was 50 mad thar be did
not reply, and went into The next car and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21
HAGENDEcK's WILD NIMALs.
Elaborate Preparations Being Made
FOR one or the Interesting pike Pea
lures al the Worlds Fair.

Heinrich Hagonbeck has arrived from
Hamburg, Germany. with the details OF
the immense trained wild animal exhibition
to be given on The Pike at the Worlds
Fair
The exhibition possesses an entirely new
feature in that the principal animal arena
will have no barriers between the specta.
tors ard the beasts Animals of all clImes
will roam at large on sIoping panorama
Of mountains and valleys. lakes aud water.
tails BY patent invisi BILE device. the alb
solute safety Of the spectators Is assured
No bars will mar the wild natural beauty
OF the scene. The animal Kingdom will
roam unrestricted in the surroundings
known TO them before their captivity. This
arena will cover 900 by 900 feet The most
distant points will be carried 10 heights al
most equalIing the Tyrolean Alps Beasts
that inhabit the mountainous parts of the
arena may be seen from The Pike.
The Hagenbeck Zoo Circus and Panorama
will be located at the intersection OF The
Pike and Hamilton avenue. II viii have a
frontage OF ss3 feet on The pike 10y abon,
40 feet along The Hamilton avenue exien-
sion An arcaded roof garden will sur.
round the entire frontage. Golden hoops
suspended from each one OF the arcades will
hold macaws parrots and other species Of
trained talking birds at perfect liberty
Open cages OF a complete collection OF
the monkey tribes, 100 macaws. Amazon
parrots. penantes. paraqetts. and other
birds will be exposed along The Pike where
the passing throng may enjoy their antics.
In addition 10 the open air arena, a large
covered auditorium Is provided for the
stage. performances OF the Hagenbeck
trained animals, and 900 spectators may
be accommodated. The stage will be cir.
cuiar Gagged performing arena. extending
into the auditorium fsr.beyond the prosce.
mum arch. Encircling the seats al the rear
and extending from the boxes on one side
to those on the opposite side. broaa q foyer
OF promenade will enable the audience to
inspect dens OF beasts sunk beneath the
rising seats aud fronting on the prone
made.
The animals will b workcd-on the stage
in relays so that during tho continuous per
formance. lasting from 9 80 a m mill 10 40
p. m. the same animals will not be twice
shown and but few Of the acts repeated.
Animals roaming in the open air arena can
be conducted to the stage or from the cages
to the stage, through labyrinth OF CORR.
doris.
Extending around almost the entire open
ar arena and the enclosed auditorium. an
animal drive or riding track will be con
strucied where visitors may ride elephants
dromedaries, and eamels or drive teams Of
osirickes. zebra tandems Fat tail sheep
sheep antelopes. and hybrids produced
from the horse aud zebra. the zebra aud
donkey and The troiiirg horse aud the ze.
bra. This new animal is known as the
zebrole.
The fiagenbeck exhibition will encludc
more than 1900 animals. representing all
the available species Of the animal kingdom
and 10 its completeness and variety will un.
doubtediy be the greatest collection evet
displayed
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A FAIR PROPOSITION.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
FROM A RELIABLE FIRM.

fNOM n Nt.LlA Bile flkM.
Presuming you sometimes use
whiskey we call your attention 10
our goods We sell to thousands
annually. We want your trade If
you use whiskey--try ours A word
about our goods: our whiskies
are all distilled OF pure mountain
grown rye and only pure mountain
spring water used in the distillation.
What can be purer9 No adultera-
uon, no rectifying, no oompounding,
but we scIl' the goods Just as they
are made. Now, II you want an
article for medicinal use you want
it pure. Here is our proposition:
We will send you four full quarts
OF our seven year old Pure Rye
Whiskey TO your nearest express
Office, all charges prepaid, for sS. 40,
on we will send you four full quarts
of our eight year old Pure Rye, ex.
press prepaid, for s4 90, or four
full quarts Tor one gallon dcmi
john) OF our ten year old Pure Rye
for IS %, all charges prepaid. II
not satisfied after receiving the
goods return them at our expense.
Isn't that fair1 Then send us your
Older for either Of the above lots.
a glass and a cork screw sent with
each order II you order 70 quarts
at one time Of either OF the above
lots We allow discount of per
cent.
We also handle whistles at the
following prices (. o. b. Cumber.
land sz.oo, sa.z5, s.. SO, $500,
s.. 50, s4.oo, and IS 90 per gallon.
We also carry full line OF Wines,
Gin, Brandies, Rum, Kimmel. etc.
in fact everything usually found in
a FIRST class family liquor store. We
tFust you viii favor as with share
Of your trade. We guarantee salts
faction. Very truly yours,
JOHN STUMP & co.
Al Cumberland, Md.
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Wednesday Afternoon, Aug. ),
s'oo. Musical programme.
ago. Devotional Servlces--Pas,or NJ. Is,
Church.
800. Address Of welcome--A. d. Scott.
5sIs. Response--Rev IL. Y. IIardway.
$500. Why hold s. s. conyendon--Rcy.
X. b. Ward, Phi. ID.
General Discussion.
400. appointment Of Committees.
Social Greetings.
Evening Services.
1880. Song Serviee--Chorus Choir.
$500. The Worlds S. 5. convention--w.
G shaGer, General Secretary.
Thursday Morning, August i.
sunrise Prayer Meeting.
900. Devotional serviees--r. II. Speel-
man
o.3o. The Ideal Sunday School.
1. The Pastor Dr. J M, King.
?. The supt Rev c. b. Merideth.
5 rhe reaeher--Rev K. NJ. Ram.
say
4. The class--Dl $ J. Pcstcn.
1850 Soul Winning in the Sunday School
Rev. w Il. BaYles.
I'oo, The Home Deparlmen,--Rey. l..
a McNemar, State Sup, Of Home
Department
1890 The 5. $. Lesson. How aud When
to Prepare IT,
General Discussion, led by Rev.
John Brown
Afternoon Session.
2 90. Devotional Serviees--S N Rogers.
2'i5. The Greatness of the Sunday School,
LIS Advantages and How secured
Rev. {. II. Cruikshank
a'5s The Parents Place in The Sunday
School--D, ] Gibson
3 90. An Hour with thc Primary Depart
meut-Mss Martha V. Graham, State
Sup. Of Primary Department.
4 90 Reports Of COMMITTEES.
Election OF Officers.
secreiary's Report.
Treasurer's Report
Evening Session.
7 80 Song Seryiee--C Chorus Choir.
Presidents Report.
Addresy--The Holy Spirit the Essential
Equipment for the Work--Rey. J. H.
Lucas, d. b., Faimonl, w. v.
Rsy. IL. c. IIowARp. Pres
MRS. GEo A. iIERRiNc, Sec
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KINGWooD PRESTON VIRGINIA. THURSDAY JULY o. 1904

We'll. am in the hands OF the people. .
sentcntiously replied Mr. Bowser. IN
called upon to lead them TO victory. I'm do
my best"
"oi course you will. old mani"
OF coufseir
''Ot course -"
4 suppose we ought to sc, to work and
plan the campaign"
Yes. Put on your hat aud ogercoat and
wen 90 over aud heavc in three beers
apiece first Beer and Bowser--hurrsh r.
Gentlemen. there will be no beer"
Whats No beer Shouted the three
in chorus.
Not drop.
Then, no beer no Bowser Say. you are
an old stiff. you are. You couldn't run Tor
chimney sweep"
Out" said Mr.. Bowser. as he pointed
to the door.
"Yat"
''Yai
-Yal"
Aud when he closed the door and turned
around Mrs. Bowser sweeily inquired over
the ban,ster
Was that you coming in or the campaign
going out MFR. Bowser p
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The Farmers Opinion.

twriuen for The Argus.)
Il was summer evening,
ihe fWmer's work was done,
And be was sitting on the porch,
conseriog with his son.
"why is i, that old Keeler Glade.
tsiwhilc so puaed with pride,
When passing strangers stop to rail
iier blushing face doth hide2"
Despondeuily he shook his head,
Il cannot tell, my boy,
BIZ, since heard its funeral dirge,
Departed IS my JOY.
"~e're told that pride proceeds fall.
psrehapce that is The cause,
SIR reared her egotisiic head
Aad spuned tralernal laws.
Oh, let her punishment deter
al others from like ways;
Treat kindly strangers who may chance
TO pass with thee their days"
ApELE ELIzAuETn FniKSD.
July Q. 1904.
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4 wOnderfaI Saving

The Methodist Church boz Georgia
caculated tousc over one hundred gallons
q the usual kind Of mixed paint in painting
their church
They used only 4a gallons OF the Z amman
= Martinez Paint mixed wifh 40 aailons OF
linsced oil Actual cost Of paint made was
less than st2o per gallon
saved over eighty $50 oo@ dollars in
paint and got biz donation besides.
Every thnrch win De given a liberal
quantity whenever they paint
MANY houscs ore wei painted with four
gallons % J. 8 81. and three gallons of
iinseed oil mixed Herewith
Wears aud covers ike gold
These Celebrated Psints are sold by g.
a Herring. kiugwood B o. Wolf Reeds
vile N. McCiaaahan Albright
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LINCOLN"
The New Home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Frazee. near IIazleton

a delighdal ice cream supper, at which
The members II the eoeirie, dominating local
society, we're present, was given by Mr. and
Mrs. Geo Frazee, on Saturday night sttheir
new residence, "fincoln Among those
present were Mr. Taylor, who assisted in
caring for the welfare ct uie guests; the
Misses Fearer, Misses Friend, Miss Van.
sickle, Maggie Liniugsr, Of North avenue,
Annie Bevan, Of Pittsbsrg. Messss. W. C..
Folkne,, Gar. Jones, Ross Friend, S x
White and Carl Lninger
Miss vansickie vas atfired in charming
ggwn of white ,aousseiioe; Miss Beyan ap.
peared in garb Of sombcr hue; Miss Friend
was resplendent 10 an exquisite Elon jacket
embelllshed with applique d'afgent Space
iofldhs reference 10 oiher delightful features
rhe supps' was pronounced marked snc
cess iy ali present. Reporter
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The Real Estate Nan.

% youwant results place your property
ln ny hands iof sale. HaYe buyers from
Indiana Ohio. Pennsylvania and New York
lor sfoo cco.co worid 90 Preston county
farms. Give iuii detailed description how
land lays how many acres farm contains
how macy improved. size of dwelling. how
many rooms. condition ot ail buildings.
icnce etc kind ~ fruits md Soil how
watcred. how far from chnrch sckssl ae8
fauIoad Lowest price Title must be
perfect VIII charge per cent onprop.
critics Of f1ooo oo and over { sale is made
no sole no charge ~ you want 90 bnv TED
me know your wants Can supply them
-. n HARDKsrY.
kowicsburg W. Va
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a case cHnc 10 light that Tor persistent
and unmercifui torture has perhaps never
been cquaicd Joe Goiobick of Coi0sa.
Can't writcsf For fS years ! endured in.
sudcfable pain from kheumaiism and moth
ing relieved me though / tried everything
known. came across Electric Btiess and
it's tho greatest medicine on earth for ihat
trouble few bottles 81 il completely &C..
iieveo and cured me Iust as good for
Liver and Kidney troubles and general de-
buify Only soc. eafisiaction euarantoee
sold by l. A. Icuhdfi Of Kinfwoot
Cooke suppiy Co. oi fiowtsvlle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

are caused BY indigestion ~ you'eata lit
ne too much or you arc subject to attacks
ot Indigestion. thc stomach expands
swclls sud pufs % against the heart
Ibis crowds lhe heart and shoftcns the
bfcaih Rapid heart beats and hcarf di.
fcasc IS ihc hnal result. kodol Dyspepsia
Cure dlgcsts what you eat takes the strain
90 the heart cures Indigestion dysoepsis
souf siomach and contributes nouiishnfnt
sirensta and health 90 every ore8n of'thc
body
SOLD by stnckler's Drns Store. and VIM.
IS. Den, Of NcWbDfe
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

a reservation Indian chief known as lie
That Weeps so, hold OF an unhusked cocoa
nut at one of the groceries the other day
aud Tried for an hour to take bite out OF Il.
lie finally gave up in DISCUS, and traded the
nut for chew of tobacco. The dawn of
civilization is puzzle to the red man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Piles Upon top Of plies Of people have the
Plies and DoWufs Witch Hazel Saivc
cures them. There ate many different kinds
~ Piles hnt u you get the genuine and
original Witch Hazel Salve made by ~ Z
dewitt Co Of Chicago. q cure is ccrtain
IT, "A. Iisdalo, Of Sumncrton 81 G.. says.
n had piles ~ years and DcWiu's Salvo
cured me after everything else failed
Sold by Stricklcrs Drug Store. and VIM
NJ Dent. Of Ncwbutg
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a BarsaIa FOR someone

offer my fafm Of So atres lying about
? milcs from kingaood fof sale. desiring To-
change my location. About 3s acfcs im.
proved. buildings sii rev, fcsidcDce, stables.
etc Good fruit, good water, good foncine
Land level. and lays we'll One mile liom
market at Irons Mines. close 10 railroad.
county road. church and school house. Cai
on or address leA + IfuP9MhS.
Irona. w. VA
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NoIIee d IlIs.oIaIIon oIrarlner.hIp.

Naice is hereby given ihal Tie partnership
heretofore existing between X. a. or aud
Charles J. Copcman, under the firm name
of ihc kingvood Bakery Company has been
by mutual conscni. dissolved The said
ba,iness wili be hereafter carried on under
che same style by Chas. r. Copeman alone
x. a. ORR.
q &. +. CoPEMAH.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Some unknown person in Nebraska has
gone TO the trouble of writing us letter to
say that death is on our trail aud ,ha, we
won't live out half our days, aud postal
card from Utah warns us that our time limit
has been Set at Oct. We always like to
have something in prospect, and our thanks
arc due to both writers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

The Grass Valley Bugle has suspended d
publication, and its late editor has gone to
driving mule team. We have always
wanted to speak good word for Brother
Watkins, and we shoot il off now. We
believe he has struck his gait.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

For years late was after me continuous.
lg' writes r. a Guliedge Verbona. ALA
u had r terrible case of Piles causing ~
tpmors When aii failed Bockicns Arnica
salve cured me Equally good Tor Burns
and sll aches and pains. Oniy 7sc
sold by a Lcnhafi OF kinaWood
Cooke supply Co.. Of ioNcsvillt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Major Underhill called at the Kicker Office
the other afternoon to shoe, us, bu, we hap
pened to be over at Lone Jack that day.
Sorry he missed us and we hope he will call
again. Always readyio be shot II notified in
time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

The stories aying about town that We
we're to be deposed as The leader OF the
town next winter arc absolutely without
Foundation. We are the only person, male
Or female, in Giyeadam Gulch who can fold
table napkin in the shape Of triangle or
cross two teaspoons after The Fihh avenue
style, snd were We % withdraw from socisiy
the bottom would drop out of things with =
crash. We WON'T withdraw, and We cant
be scared OF, aud the gossip mus, be taken
for what u Is worth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21
srATF o. QUO. CRY o. TOLEDO. !.

Lucas COUNTY.
Frank Z. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the firm Of Z !. Cheney &
Co, doing business in the City OF Toledo
County and State aforesaid. ard that said
hrm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each aud every case Of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the dse Of
Hall Catarrh Cure FRANK /. CHENEY
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed IN
my presence. this 9th day Of December.
d. 1896
(Sesl) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces u the system. send for festmon-
ials free. Fl j CHEnEY q Co, Toledo. O
sold by an Draggists 7sc
Take Halls Family Pills FOR constipation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

There was no intention on The part Of he
founders Of Lone Jack 70 set up opposition
to lIades. but Tor fourteen days this snnmer
The Thermometer stood az Izo degrees IN ihe
shade, and the inhabitants gol ia Of ,hsif
winter overooas and wooden stocking and
tried to talk up a town boom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Several eastern readers have written To-
ask US u this climate is good for hay feyer
Our local doctors say II is, but as none of
them know The difference between broken
leg and a case Of smallpox their statements
should be taken with several grains of
allowance. We knew a man who came here
from Pitsbarg 20 be eufsd Of hay fever. bui
as be was hung for horse stealing il is hard
10 say whether the climate or the rope cured
him.
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More Tax Reform.

HAzELroN, w Va, July IA, 1904 -
Mr. Edilor;-will yon please allow me
space IN your paper for the purpose Of
replying to statement made by 7. A..
Lenhan, m your paper Of the 7th, In
WHICH he gives detailed account Of lax
payers who have bsen turned delinquen, for
the non payment u nc same and In which
he has been sworn before the Clerk of the
County Court Thai be has used due diligence
10 trying to collect ihe same. Iclaim that
he has moi done 50. Not that care for my
name TO be used OF care ior the one dollar,
but the principle Of The way in which he
expressed hiaseIf before the public. For
my part can tuihfully say he made no
effort TO collect tax Of me. Perhaps lie
asked my brother, and he refusing 20 pay on
the account Of absence from home, Mr..
Lenhau thinks he aid his duty. Further
more would say that have always paid
my taxes ap till last year, aud have as yet
the first time TO see the gentleman, II you
wish 10 term bim one, but could not, as
don't think he Possesses genllemaniy prin-
ciplca, or be would not make oath to any
thing in which he knew he had not fully
executed his duty Now il Mr.. Lenhan
will come will gladly pay my tax, as il
would be worth ono dollar for one to gel
peep at him.
w. c. FAuIKNFR
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PROGRAMMES.

Preston County sunday School Con-
ycntion to he Held la tho NJ, Il.
Church, Independence. "Wednesday
and Thursday, August 3 20 4. 1904.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Summer complain, isa very dangerous
disorder Of babies. Dr. Fahruey's Teeth
ing Syrup prevents and cures IT,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21
A SUMMER
WHISKEY

Must not fever the blood,
nor FIRE the brain. Mint
Juleps are most cooling
and palatable when made
with Lewin's Whiskey.
ALWAYS INsTOCK.
finch, Mt Vernon
ouckenholner Diilinger
Gibson, Ovorholt.
Large, Thompson
BridgepoEt,
and we will offer them 10 you unadultorated
8 year old at o. % per fuli quart, quarts,
sfs %.
orardfathers Choice
wbiskey guaranteed years old, ta.oo per
gallon
We pay express charges on al mail
orders OF IS 90 or over Goods shipped
promptly.
RoBERT LEVIN A. CO.
Wholesale Dealer in Wines and LIQUORS
NO W SMlrHFfELD ST.
Pittsburg Pa.
"a Long Distance Telephone sr7o.
Hell a. fsss.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Mr. John Calhoun, miner and prospector,
informs us that he has discovered a solid
ledge of gold seven feet thick aud mile
long on one of our mountains, and he thinks
we ought TO be worth sac. 900, 900 at the end
OF year or so. We have always wanted to
sit in poker game where the ante was ss,
and perhaps things are coming our way.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

o. r scott Jndc5aker Brrceion Mills
w va a full line Of the latest and best
goods a. lowest prices Hcarse farnished
i~t a.
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| " rURNeR,
Licensed Auciioneer.
NIwciYc Years PracHceD

Obefs bis services to the people of Preston
county at q 90 per day. except Court
house Work AZ customary price
Address MAsowa. w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

The rear end Of the Kicker Office was dam.
aged by fire The extent Of So last Tuesda,
night, but we have not raised advertising ~
subscription rates or balanced our hat on
our ear on account Of it Weare a mettopol.
itan journal, and such llde things are
simply everyday events
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

Desiring to be as strictly honest about our
circulation as a New York daily, we are
forced to announce that we lost thirty-two
subscribers last week. While the total
figures Of circulation are something like two
billions, any advertiser who thinks the loss
Of thi'y-'wo names Is a damage to him will
receive pro rata reduction. Our subscfip.
ton books are open to all, AID our guns
biek our books.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

At the meeting Of the common council ON
Tuesday night last we were compelled as
presiding officer 10 lick Alderman Finneean's
ear with a bullet to convince him that
motion to adjourn is always in order. lie
was convinced, and lie at once moved 10
adjourn aud get out in search Of drink !.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21
JULIUS X. MONROE,
Surveyor of Lands
RINGWOOD, W. Va.

Wili answer calls FOR land Surveying from an
0art Of tne county promptly snd at roasonoblr
rates fiate, drafts and calculations noaflv me
tocuratoiy made from deeds or field notns f.ad
inf ont aud gfadlug pixies, country roads ana
ftmWe(s also laying out town lofa efrcefe
iohnoetionss cto. Correspondence solicited
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-07-21

We learn that another territorial Office will
be created next winter, and we shall imme-
diaiely begin laying our pipes to capture il.
We are doing fairly we'll as mayor, posinas-
ter senator, deputy marshal and forestry
commissioner, bu, If there is another good
thing lying around loose we don't sec why
we shouldn't add it TO our list. Heaven
helps those who help themselves in Arizona.