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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-14

A GROUP OF IN
n innate; ;...s con.
slipped tea in the
studio of Gabriel
the painter, and
listened to the
brave promises of
General Ducrot,
who thrice had
sworn to leave his
dead body on the
battlefield, and
each time had re-
turned to Paris,
as a wag said,
with an excellent
appetite and a
whole wagon-load
of excuses.
1t was the after
noon of January
II, 1871. To-mor-
row would begin
the last great at
tempt to cut a
passage through
the German lines
at Buzenval and
free this city of
death and night
and hunger. 1t was
an attempt which
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
A Newspaper That Speaks Dat.

On February 2 The Pit,sburg Times was
IS years old It's owners claim that rs un-
diminished popularity is demonstrated by
the fact that il has larger circulation. than
any other morning paper in Piusburg
During the past few years il has attracted a
great deal Of attention by the fraukness with
which It has discussed subjects Of public
interest. Whenever there IS before the
people some question Of absorbing import
anee newspaper readers are ON the qui yiye
TO know what The Times has 10 say, and
what The Times says is iigh, 10 the point.
IL hrws TO the line. That, however, Is only
one of the merits claimed Cor It by Us pub
fishers. Its general news service is compre.
hensve and complete II is accurate in us
financial department aud up 10 date on its
sporting page. It's serial stories are by the
best modern authors. Itpays especial aiten-
ton to the news aud views Of all the
churches, and in this respec, has won the
admiration Of the best people. lis editorial
page is daily feast Of the hes, and brightest
thought Il endeavors to avoid The 'yel.
low" and caters only to the people Of the
home and the family. Il has no Sunday
issue. Six cents a week. g Il year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
A GREAT SEED FARM.
sample New Sweet Corn Novelty Earliest
and Largest ON Record.Sent
Free with the Great Mills
Seed Book.

+. b. Mills. the Seedman, of Rose hill,
New York, is nov distributing more than
half million copies Of his greatest Seed
Book, and with each one his seeds free Of
charge a sample package Of his New Early
Sweet Corn, wonderful novelty being sent
ont this year to test in all parts Of the
country.
The book itself is a beauty, giving many
fine views OF his immense establishment
which has been enlarged year by year to III,
the requirements Of rapidly increasing
business until it now comprises in ad-
dition to the Fairyiew Seed Farms and
Greenhouses, three departments each Of
unusual interest 10 the public.
Mills Thoroughbred Poultry Farm is up
to-daie in every respect; the main house is
$50 feet long, fully equipped with electric
heaters which gives complete protection
from frost in winter. a special Poultry
and Incubator Catalogue explains about
this poultry farm aud illustrates the many
breeds Of popular fowls that are raised there.
The Ginseng Farm is another very in
teresiing feature of the business. Mr..
Mills has had years of experience in ginseng
culture and is always willing to furnish free
information about this growing industry.
a Supply Department was added recently
with the object Of furnishing his customers
farm and garden implements, household
goods, etc, at factory prices.
Mr.. Mills has, through years Of persistency
in strictly honest business methods, gained
reputation from thousands for reliability
as we'll as for zeal and enterprise.
The Vegetable Contest described in Seed
Book is Enthusiastically original and we
consider it splendid plan as it Is calculated
70 encourage habits of close observation
81, 600 90 will be given away in premiums
June Ist.
This Seed Book aud sample Of corn
may be had for the asking.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Our Clubbing List.

We can furnish The Argus and
a number of standard publica-
tions at reduced rates for cash in
advance: Here are some of the
leading papers and magazines on
our list that we are receiving
orders for every week
The Argus and ST. Louis Twice
a-Week Republic 1 year for $3.50.
The Argus and New York
Thrice-a-Week World one year
for s1.75.
The Argus andWheelingWeek-
ly Register or Intelligence one
year for S1.75.
The Argus and The Commoner
one year for SLIGO.
The Argus and the National
Stockman and Farmer one year
for $1.75.
The Argus and Success or Frank
Leslie's Popular Monthly or Har-
per's BazaS or the Cosmopolitan
or goth Century Home or the
Sunset Magazine or Pearson's or
the Ladies' Home Journal or
Good Housekeeping or Woman's
Home Companion-your choice
for S1.75 per year, for the Argus
and any one Of the above.
The Argus and the New Idea
or McCalPs Fashion Magazine for
$3.50.
The Argus and the Tribune
Farmer, both one year for 81 %.
The Argus and Tri-Weekly
Tribune, both one year for S1.75.
The Argus and either Review
OF Reviews, the Independent or
Worlds Works or Outing or Book
lovers Magazine, your choice with
The Argus one year for $3.50.
The Argus and Farm and Fire
side one year for 1925.
The Argus and Home and Farm
one year for S1.25.
The Argus and Farm Review
one year for $1.10.
The Argus and Saturday Eve
ming Post one year for $500.
Anyone wanting a paper or
magazine not included in above
list, should write us for terms, as
we have clubbing rates on many
others.
Each paper or magazine sent to
a different address if so desired.
Send all orders to
THE ARGUS,
Kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
From MI. Braddock, Pa.

EDITOR OF THE ARGUs;-As my paper
has expired enclose please find on dollar 10
renew it again for one year longer as guess
! will stay in the noisy little coke town of
w. Rainys and help to share the honey
dew of good times in the coke regions, as
coke is In good demand and wages good
aud that is what makes the working man
happy. My cousin John >. Feather, of Ear.
w. W. sold out last March and came back
10 this place and has gotten his old Job back
again which be was employed in for about
eight years before by the same company.
My brother Charlie who left this place
about year ago is again back helping share
the good times, and says he don't know when
he will leave again as things are now so
handy in our part Of the country, as the
trolly car runs right by our door and we
can get on with a nickel OF dime and have
a nice time in the city Of ConnelsvilIe,which
IS not far away.
BENTON RHODEHEvER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Travelling in the WIlds.

We came to a small hut in the woods.
and as we approached one OF the children
got so excited that IL ran into the house
and Climbed out a a small window and ran
yelling into the woods. The mother ran
after it, but could scarcely catch IL before
1t got TO the woods. The old man yelled
out, Come back here-it is some of them
men for Office. I believe II is Abe HelmIck.
and he owes ma Is Tor last election, and
want the money, as need a pair OF pants
and Betsy needs new bedticking dress,
and u he don't pay the money down. he
will not get my vote" We waited TO see
what would happen So along came Abe
and Squire Lipscomb. We told them there
had been a fight Up jumped the Squire
and said. "Who struck the first lick ?" So
that excited the old man and he did not
know what was up, so he made dash for
his old rifle, and as the mud -dobbers had
done good job, il saved the two mems
liYes. The damage was great, the gun ex.
ploding and piece OF the barrel went over
the floor and cut about thirty chickens
heads of that had their necks up through
the crack in the floor waiting for their
morning feed The other piece of the gun
went under the bed and broke a calrs leg
which had been hid, as the old woman
thought that 1t may be the tax collectors
and it should not be assessed for il was
her best old calf II you are Democrat
be Democrat. tor one Democrat is worth
hall dozen others. They are good, honest.
upright reliable men, and will not put
bill before the Legislature to tax a poor
man to death.
Two TRAVELLERS
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
The March Designer.

1t would be difficult to mention an up.to.
date garment which The Designer for March
cannot supply, from the lly-lke costumes
for Confirmation to the fantastic garb which
protects the automobilisl "Fads and
Fanc.es" and "Fashions and Fabrics" show
the various little accessories which delight
the fastidious woman, nd "Fashion Notes
for Men" fills the same office for the Steiner
sex. "The Three Arts Club" by Lillian c.
Paschal, describes most helpful New York
organization incorporated for the benefit of
musical, artistic and dramatic women
workers, and Laura b. Stars interesting
series. Housekeeping the World Over
tells how the Egyptian woman conducts her
family affairs. "ln the Interest of Beauty"
by Bertha IIasbkook, decries "Extrayagant
Economics" and "The Leaves Of Trees"
by Craig S. Thomas, is pleasant little
botanical talk. "A Game of Hide and
Seek" by Gertrude Norton, aud "In the
Thick of the Storm" by Harriet Caryl Cox,
are two short stories, both possessing the
thrill of real excitement 'rThe Legend of
the SnowdroP," by Adde Bass, is charm
ing little fantasia for child actors. Mary
Kilsyih gives hints for "rhe Furnishing of
Small Houses" and Eleanor Marchant
makes suggestions, effectively illustrated, for
a est. PaIriek's Day Luncheon" In the
fancywork line are supplied "Initialng
Lingerie, " unique "Bu,Ion Bags" Novel
Napkin Rings" and pretty knitted ARTICLES.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Hes All RIght.D

How dear to our heart is the steady sub
scrber,
Who pays in advance at the birth of each
year;
Who lays down his money and offers gladly,
And casts round the Office a halo of cheer!
Who never says "Stop it I cannot afford it -
Or cam getting more papers than can
now read "
utalways says. "Send IL, read it and like it
And can't do without Tits just what /
need"
How welcome he is when he steps in our
sauctum.
How he makes our hearts throb, How he
makes oar eyes dance'
We ou'wafiIy thank him-we inwatdly bless
him
The steady subscriber who pays 300 advance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Ny Grandfather.

his dear old man that ! SPEAK of TO you
ls my Grandfather Cruise so noble ami true,
Ills four years or more since be passed away
And my heart feels ad when I think Of the
dag.
The day vas cold and The snow was deep
Bot The people came through snow and sieet
10 honor the man 50 honest and brave,
As We carried him away 10 his lonely gravel
ln ilowesvilie cemeiry We laid him away
To await DIS loved ones 600 some other day g
Back home We came With wailine cry
10 mourn Dos loss beneath the sky
Willie Uwr.
Tuonslt5n, w. Va,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
A LII DIR u G GIS rs.
The Real Estate Man.

IL you want results place your property
IN my hands for sale. Have buyers from
Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and New York
Tor SGoo 10000 worth Of Preston county
farms. Give full detailed description how
land lays, how many acres farm contains,
how many improved, size OF dwelling how
many rooms. condition Of all buildings,
fence, etc, kind OF fruits and soil. how
watered, how far from church. school and
railroad. Lowest price. Title must be
eertect Will charge & per cent on prop
nrties Of $4,000. CO and over II sale Is made
po sale no charge. II you want to buy let
me know your wants. Can supply them.
.. +. HARDEsTY.
Rowlesburg w. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
I'D on nITrER FIGnr

Two physicians had long aud stub.
born fight with an abcess on my right lung
writes ]. +. Hughes of Dupont, Ca, "and
gave me up. Everybody thought my time
had come. AS last resort | tried DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
The benefit ] received was striking and |
was on my feet in few days. Now I've
entirely regained my health" II conquers
oil Coughs, Colds, aud Throat aud Lung
troubles. Guaranteed. Price soc and
81 90 Trial bottles free.
sold by ]. a. Lenhart of Kingwood [;
Cooke Supply Co., OF TOWNSVILLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
SUICIDE PREVENTED.

The startling announcement that 4 pre-.
ventiye OF suicide had been discovered
will interest many. A run down system. or
dependency invariably precede suicide
and something has been found that will
prevent that condition which makes suicide
likely. AZ the first thought OF self de.
suuction take Electric Bitters. II being
great tonic and neTvine will strengthen the
nerves and build up the system It's also
great stomach, Liver and Kidney regu-
lator. Only soc. Satisfaction guaranteed
Sold by ]. A. Lenhart, of Kingwood :
Cooke Supply Co., of Howesyile
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Deafness Cannot be Cnren

BY local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There k
only one way 20 cure deafness. and thai il
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an inaameI condition OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube ig iu.
famed you have a rumb'ing sound or im.
perfect hearing and when &c is entirely
closed, deafness is the result and unless
Che iuhamation can be taken out aud tbis
goo. restored to ifs normal condition.
bearing VIII be destroyed forever. nine
cases out Of ten are caused by Catarrb.
which is nothing but an infamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness tcaused by catarrhJ
that cannot be cured by Halls CatarrG
Cure Send for circulars free
] CHENEY e CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold 1y Druggists zsc
Take Halls Family Pills for ronsfirat.or
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Farm Tor Sale

About 27o acres Of very productive farm
land, situated s miles east of Kingwood.
nearly ail under good state of cultivation.
well waicred, has large orchard bearing
excellent fruit good dwelling and out
bu.ldingl Only half mile from store.
school and postoHce Near 90 Cheat River
Railroad which will be built tlc coming
summer For prices and terms write o.
iock Box 49,, Elkins. w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

10 cure Constipation and Liver troubles
oy gently moving Che bowels and acting AS
tonic % thc liver take Little Early Rfscrs
These Famous Little Pills are pleasant
mild and harmless bot effective and sure
Their universal use Tor many years Us n
strong guarantee OF their popularity and
uecf1'Iness
Sold bY sir.ckIcrs Drug Store and WIN
~ Dent % Ncwburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
THE sUNsnIVF on SPRING

The Salye that cures without scar is DE.
wits Witch Hazel Salyc Cuts Burns.
Eoils Bruises and Piles disappear before
the use of this sliyc as snow before the
sunshine Of spring Miss RI M. Middletop
oi lhehce IIl says ~ was seriously
afflicted with fever sore that was very
painful DCWitrs Witch Hazel salve
cured me boz less than a week" Get the
genuine.
Sold by StrickIer's Drug Store and WIN
NJ. Dent OF Newburg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

Wanted -Iuuwouhy Man or Woman
Co mauige business boz thIs county and
adjoining territory f8r we'll established
house of solid financial standing. $40 90
straight cash salary with 900 necessary ex-
penses paid weekly by check from head
quarters. Money advanced for expenses
Position permanent previous experience
not essential. No investment required We
Furnish everything Enclose seltajdressed
envelope Address, Manager $40 Como
Block, Chicago, u.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
PUTS AN END TO IT Ali.

A grevious wall oftimes comes as a
result OF unbearable pain from over taxed
organs. Dizziness. Backacke, Liver com.
plant and Constipation. But thanks TO
Dr. Kings New Life Pills they pu1 an end
20 II all. They are gentle but thorough
Try them. Guaranteed. Only 7sc.
Sold by ] a. Lenhart, OF Kingwood
GockeSup ply Co. Of Howesville
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

TO EDITOR pF ARGUS, ENGwo0u.
Is J.. d 80. Paint IS not sold az Kinguo9d.
we viii sell property owners direct also
send half gallon FOR examination. give thiriy
aayi TIME FOR payment and free paint 90
paint lri house painted.
Wears and covers ike gold.
LEAD with zinc. Na1-chalkabie
q gallons l.. q %. and 8 gallons oil Will
paint moderate sized house
We invite property owners .1 write for
particulars and color cards.
LoNGnAv Il MhfrNfz.
Paint Makers for Fifty Years.
D. 5. Merchants desiring ageney NAV
OBTAIN % 30 properly equipped for selling
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

Wanted aud Women in this county
and adjoining territories, o. represent and
advertise an old established house Of solid
financial standing Salary io men s2r
weekly, 90 women So Co SIS weekly with
expenses advanced each Monday by check
direct from headquarters Horse and buggy
furnished when necessary; position perma
ncnt Address, Blew Bros g. Co., Dtp, e..
Monon Bldg Chicago. 900
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
Notice

Ali parties owing the Kngwo0d Meat
Market are hereby requested 20 call O., once
and settle up an bills in flil Co January O..
1905, a7 all Ola accounts must be- closed up
FRASE ~. CARROLL. Prom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
I w. TURNER,
Licensed AuctiOneer,
Twelve Years PracticeJ

Offers his services TO the people OF Preston
county az 70 100 per day, except Court
House Work at customary price
Address. MANowN. w VA
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23
THhT uCKLING ~ III ruRoAr

one minute after taking One Minute Couch
cure ,h4t tickling Dol The throat ie zone
H.is In iHe throat not che stomach
I1re pos'maFter 40 Chester Mich. says
|.r Ntt. g.rI was unconec .1If from
strange .ato1 during sudden and terrible
slItrf oI Group Three doses of One
I.Hafe Cough Cure BALI an hour apart
Minute CoHeh Cure too m4rf foy vtatft
relief
Sold 1y SfrckIfrr Drug Store and Wa.
y. Dent ri Ncwblrg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

Wani'd 20 men iu each state i1 travel. taek
En' ana distribute samples and circulars If
29f goods. salary SIS % per month.
- 90 per day for expenses. Krmvts n.
Dept S Atlas Building Chicago. ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

f. Stop only on signal or notice to Cor
'ductor +. K. BRETT GeneralManager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-02-23

No. { connects with b. &. o. No. 3 ats
A. m. for the West
No. 3 connects with b. & o. No. 46 at3:as
q. N. for the East
B & O. No. SIS at s:sS p. M. for the West
No. connects with -. & o. Nos z and 8
No. 4 connects with & 0. Nos. - and Is
II. HANsT, Philadelphia. Pa,
General Pass. Agt
]. l.. DAVIS.
Kngwood Gen Manager
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-17
OWNS DOLL 1eo YEARS OLD
Trench Creation Was Handed Down
In Bay State Family as
an Heirloom.

Weymouth, Mass.-The Oldest doll in
this country now makes her home in
South Weymouth, and is the property
of Mrs. H. Otis Brown.
She bears lie name of Mehitable
Hodges and is known to be 1870 years
old. She was brought from France to
Salem in 1924 by Capt. Gamaliel
Hodges for his little daughter (proba-
bly, Antiss), en- his return from voy-
age to Canton, China.
Antiss Hodges, VINO never married,
gave the doll to her brother John, who
was born while the captain was on a
voyage. 1t passed to Benjamin, his
son, who was born in 1854; then to his
daughter Hannah, named for her mother.
She gave it to Sarah Allen. From her 1t
passed to her niece, Mrs. Mary N.
Sweetser, of Reading, Mass, and from
her it went to her granddaughter, Mrs.
H. Otis Brown, by whom it is treasured
as family heirloom.
The doll is arrayed in her original
costume of pink silk, fashioned after
the style Of Louis XIV, and is perfect
IN every detail, the silk retaining it's
color after a lapse of nearly two CEN
turtles.
A large handkerchief in which the
doll is kept wrapped has the initials
H. H." embroidered in cross stitch
of human hair in one corner probably
indicating Hannah Hodges.
Mehitable Hodges has travelled much
and has been on exhibition at doll
shows at the Mechanics building, Hotel
Vendome and the Brunswick, Boston,
besides many church fairs and charity
exhibits in New England. 1t was ex-
hibtted to the public for the last time
at recent doll show in South Wey-
mouth, and is now safely cased and
blanketed and shown only to visitors.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-17
MRS" NOT ON TOMBSTONE
On the Shaft It Is Generally s.wifs
OFF in Referring to the
Deceased.

How often one hears the expression,
She just got married because she
wanted to have Mrs. put on her tomb.
stone" Now, this ssems very natu-
raj statement to the average listener,
says the Philadelphia Record, but, ~
matter of fact. there are few tomb
stones that have "Mrs." on them, a.
very recent interviews with grave Dig
gers and church sections have demon
strated, SO the woman who intends
plunging into matrimony with the idea
that she is going to be known az MIRA
jackson or Mrs. Blackson after death
had better hesitate before she takss
any desperate step.
Even after death married woman
10 only considered part Of her hug
bands property, for out Of several hun
dred tombstones Investigated none had
the appellation Mrs, while every one
had Sarah, wife Off, or Jane, wife
Of" When the Investigator asked an
old sexton well versed on tombstone
lore II there were any ombstones with
Mrs" on them he replied: well.
I've been seein' to the buryin' Of mar
fled women for the last so years, but
Amt never seen tombstone yet that
had Mrs on It,"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-17
BUFFALO FOR THE MARKET
Rawnse Bill Buys Up Loose Bison and
Makes Good Profits in Unique
Enterprise.

e Some three or four years ago PAwnee
Bill bought up all the loose buffalo OBJ
tainable and declared that he would
raise buffalo meat for the market. The
buffalo ranch has been success, as
there is now q large bunch of as fine
young buffalo as was ever seen, being
corn fed, and they will be slaughtered
hnd shipped east for the holiday trade.
An experiment OF crossing the bufta-
10 with Galloway cattle villa be made,
which should bring an animal far sur
passing tho genuine buffalo, ~ the
Galloway animal Is Of itself very hand
some. with long, silky coat and q
kindly disposition. which should tenn
per the asry disposition of the genuine
buffalo. as well as improve the color
Of the robe. The average price per
pound Of buffalo meat is about $126-
the loan and short ribs bringing $3.50
per pound-while the plate and stew
bring about one dollar. The robe
brings s75; the heads, when mounted,
readily bring SIS to $3.50 each, accord
Ing to size and quality. Both the heads
and robes are very handsome when
taken at this season of the year, %
they then have their heavy winter
coat.
Oklahoma In years past was the par
adise OF the buffalo. Here is where
the heaviest growths Of buffalo grass
are found, which to the buffalo Is equal
to the richest timothy to our domestic
animals. Pawnee Bills ranch lies in
the neart Of this excellent range and
he has proven beyond doubt that
the buffalo can be raised for slaughter
at profit