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.FEUDS in FAMILIES
SOURCES OF EMBARRASSMENT
TO GUESTS.
Temptation 70 sympathize with APP
parent Victim Is Something TO
AVoid-Where Diplomacy
Is Called For.


Few things are more embarrassing
than TO find ones self a guest in a dis
united household
One must be gifted with wonderful
tact and prudence 10 be able to avoid
taking sides and making remarks
which embroil one with all parties. for
no matter how much they fight among
themselves they are certain 20 make a
common cause against an outsider.
After one has been cut a few times
they learn not TO put their fingers In
between the blades of the scissors.
Yet, how persistent is the tempta-
ton to sympathize with an apparent
victim and mingle our own indigna.
ton with the outbursts OF which we
are made the confidant.
II may be the wife who is at odds
by the conduct OF a son-in-law. or the
younger sister in a jealous rage
against her seniors.
Almost surely IL is one OF the WON
en- of the family who pours out an ac-
count OF her sufferlngs in the guests
ears.
Men are not above making a break
fast table scene by casual utterance
OF slurring observation upon women
in general, which particular women
are bound to take up and respond to
with all the enthusiasm of self-de-
Tense. But these caustic remarks are
usually thrown off carelessly and with
out the betrayal OF wounded feelings,
which characterizes irony of women.
II is scarcely possible to be an i'm
mate of a woman's family where she
IS at variance with her husband, and
remain strictly neutral and impressive
without convincing her that you are
heartless and absolutely unsympa-
thetic.
One finds It safest to express ad.
miration and wonder at the patience
and long suffering of the woman who
thus Graves your sympathy, mingled
with dextrous little compliments for
good qualities in the offending man
whom she would be ready TO tear your
eyes out for abusing.
After all, diplomacy is the course
most nearly approaching justice, for
in family feuds there is invariably
something to be said in favor Of all
parties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

keys. even before the sound came
forth, that no was king and master
there. Heaven endowed him with
great musical talent, and all that edu.
Patfon could add had been added
You knew this when the sound rolled
out beneath his mastery touch. Viva
Marchwell knew II. sitting hidden
there in the bay window. IL touched
her soul and opened the fountains OF
her heart as they had not been opened
I'm years.
She was weeping, her face upon her
hands, when the music ceased. Her
bert Bell sought the window and
stood amazed at the sight.
Come" he said. And Viva March
well went
MY darling" he said, and folded
his arms about her.
The shrill whistle Of an approach.
Ing train, a few miles distant. broke
suddenly upon the silence. and VIVA
shuddered az I'm an ague chill
What Is t." she said. looking in
her lovers eyes. that chilled mo so
then? Tho shrek OF that engine cut
my heart like a knife"
Two hours afterward she knew
Standing in the bay window, through
the early twilight she saw the tall fig
ure OF a man coming up the pathway
"a tall, foreign figure, with a Spanish
cloak thrown over the shoulders and
a wide-brimmed hat slouched over the
eyes
She clutched Herbert Bells arm
with hands like fee and her face grew
CHASTITY AS the stranger passed the
bay window he lifted two fierce. black
eyes-eyes that Herbert Bell saw IN
his droam-and touched his hat with
a hooking smile.
a moment later no entered the
room. and Viva Marchwen dropped
down at Herbert Bells feet. He
stopped 20 lift her. but the swarthy
stranger was In advance
"Oh. God pity me-" she moaned. as
the dark face Of the stranger bent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

Viva was a mystery to the whole
seashore party-the butterfly set
who had come down to the sea to
rest and recuperate after their win
ter's dissipation. They had been there
but a few days when Viva March
we'll appeared among them. Who she
was. from whence she came. none
know.
The mon loved her. Richard
Howe's artist-soul blossomed out
suddenly I'm the passion flower OF love
after one glance from those haunting
eyes. And Carl Neville. poet and
dreamer. was fostering a passion too
mighty for that frail frame Nor art
list nor poet were destined to stir the
slumbering depths of VIVA March
wells heart
oh" she said over All over again,
these men love me. ana they want
an answering love from me. l wish
| could. oh, wish could love some
good man. But l never can, l never
can. think my heart is dead, and
its ashes are over the sea"
Then Richard and Carts friend.
Herbert Bell arrived from the city.
Down the beach the three friends
sauntered. asking questions and an
swering
Herbert Bell paused suddenly.
who is that. Carl?" he whispered,
-glancing toward group of girls a
few feet distant.
which,"
The girl with dreams I'm her eyes"
Carl Neville understood, indefinite
as the words were.
"Vivia Marchwell." he said you
shall be presented this evening-and
prepare TO lose your heart But be
warned I'm time. for Miss Marchwell
has no heart to give in return. She
cannot love. she says"
You seem TO know the state OF the
ladys mind" laughed Herbert; II
think understand. oh, well. shall
not trespass."
But a nameless thrill shot through
Herbert Bells heart that evening as
he met the fathomless eyes with
dreams I'm them"
That same night Viva Marchwell
lay awake and questioned her heart.
why does the face OF this man haunt
me so?" she asked Il cannot close
my eyes but his face glows in the
mists before me, and my heart
thrilled at the sound OF his voice dixie
a harp TO the touch of master hand"
There was a grand piano I'm the
drawing room, and Herbert Bell
sought IL the following morning. You
would know. 10 see him touch the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
70 wIshcs hc could bo a boy.

tn wishes he could bo n boy.
Ma she would like TO be "A girl;
1 gucsa Aunt Rose would like IL best
IL aho was married Co an earl.
Most wealthy folks II sccms 20 mo.
Arc sad because they haven't more:
but ia be satisfied to bc
Tho man who runs tho candy store.
The ones that live In foreign lands
Arc longin To- got over hcro
Where oVcry mans "a king and whore
No despots mako US cringe In fear:
but all tho sons 81 liberty
Would like TO seek some foreign shore,
1 wouldn't fret ~ l could bc
The man who runs tho candy store
Most women wish that thoy woro mon
80 they could put ON trousers, too;
Few folks are ever satisfied
To do tho things thcy have 20 do;
Tho married people want tho FREQ
And easy timrs they had before:
l wouldn't care II l could bc
The man who runs tho candy store.
Most everybody's sorry things
Have not boon liked some other way:
When It's December every ono
would Ike II N IL could bc May.
Tho ones that spend thoir lives at aea
Arc always longin Tor tho shore;
Il not complain n I could bo
The man who runs tho candy store.
s. ~ Kisor. in Chicago Record Herald
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Washington Tho state department
in a formal document from one of The
consuls has been informed that a com
pany has been organized ln Europs
with a large capital TO make poiate
leadpenciIs and that their product
VIII soon be placed upon me market
The high price OF cedar and lts scarci
ty suggested the desirabuity OF a spb
stItute. and tho result is "a composi
lion formed principally from potatoes
which has been found satisfactory
hy using the new composition the
highest grade lead pencils .an bs
manufactured at cost of less than
cent each. while ordinary good grad,
pencils can be turned out at a cost O
half a cent
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Couraqe.

Three tired citizens-a lawyer, q
doctor and a newspaper man-sat in
a back room recently In the gray light
OF the early dawn. On the table were
many empty bottles and a couple OF
packs of cards. AS they sat In silence
rat scurried across the hearth into
the darkness beyond. The three men
shifted their feet and looked at each
other uneasily. After a long pause the
lawyer spoke;
Il know what you fellows are think.
ing" he said; you think thought
saw a rat, but didn't"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
MEAT OR CEREALS.
A Question Of Interest TO All Care.
fol Persons.

Arguments on food are interesting
Many persons adopt a vegetarian diet
on the ground that they do not like to
feel that life has been taken to feed
them. nor do they fancy the thought
OF eating dead meat
On the other hand, too great con-
sumption OF partly cooked. starchy
oats and wheat or white bread. pastry,
etc, produces serious bowel troubles,
because the bowel digestive organs
(where starch is digosted), are over
taxed and the food ferments. produc-
Ing gas. and microbes generate IN the
decayed food. frequently bringing on
peritonitis and appendicitis.
starchy food IS absolutely essential
60 the human body. It's best form Is
shown in the food "Grape.Nuts." where
the starch is changed into a form OF
sugar during the process Of rs manu-.
facturo. In this way, the required
food Sc presented TO tho system I'm a
pre.digested form and is Immediately
made INTO blood and tissue, without
taxing the digestive organs.
a remarkable result I'm nouri5hment
is obtained; the person using Grape
Nuts gains quickly In physical and
mental strength. Why I'm mental7
Because the food contains delicate
PARTICLES Of Phosphate Of Potash OBJ
tanned from tho grains. and this unites
with the albumen Of all food and this
combination IS what nature uses 90 re-
build worn out cells in the brain.
This IS a scientific fact that can be
easily proven by ten days use Of
Grape Nuts. There's Reason f."
Read, "The Road to MELVILLE" in
pkgs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

One cup sugar, one cup cottolene or
butter, four eggs. one cup molasses.
one cup strong coffee (cold). one tea
spoon soda dissolved in a little boil.
Ing water. four cups flour pastry.
one teaspoon cinnamon, one-haif tea
spoon cloves, one-half teaspoon nut.
meg, one cup we'll Toured raislns. Mix
I'm the order named and bake about an
hour I'm a moderate oven. This rule
viii make two fair.slzcd loaves.
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Rnhhu,s Nln,unnInt-

The theater was brilliant with col.
ored lights and overlooking with a
gay commencement throng. The
stage was crowded with a class OF 200
boys and their teachers. Among the
graduates was John, the big brother
OF little Bobby, who was surveying
the scene with bullying eyes. He
snuggled up to his father and IN a
stage whisper asked:
Papa, isn't 1t nice that so many
people came to Johns commence.
rneut2"
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a slmnIe Imnchonn

The third luncheon had linen dol.
lies OF the table and a fern dish in
the center. The menu had rather
simple first course:
Dreamed oysters on rounds Of toast.
potato croquettes. toasted mullins,
olives, spice cake and coffee
The mullins were bought at bak-
cry, split open. toasted and buttercd.
The spice cake was baked in one large
loaf aud served fresh, but cOld-Har-
per'B BaZaar.
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Not Comfortable.

I'm going OF into the mountains
this summer and get close 20 the
heart OF nature" said the dreamy girl.
81 once went OF into the mountains
to get close to the heart of nature"
said the matter-offact man. 81 sought
the woods and lay down close 10 her
throbbing bosom. But found she was
full OF red bugs and other penetrating
insects. SO I arose and gloomily
sought the artificial city"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

specially intended to hold a pair OF
shoes. The idea, OF course. might be
enlarged upon, and receptacles pro
yided for two. or even three pairs, II
preferred The pocket should be made
in strong cardboard. covered either
with serge or with any odd piece of
silk or brocade. bound at the edge
with strong silk cord and bordered
with boX-pleated frill OF ribbon in
some harmonizing color. A wide loop
with bow OF ribbon to match, should
be attached at the top to hang the
pocket up against the wall
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
Fish Balls

Mix with one cup Of hot mashed po-
tatoes (unscasonedJ n half cup OF
shredded goldfish, add to this one small
egg and a speck OF pepper, beating
all till light and creamy; shape, roll
In dried breadcrumbs. dip In beaten
egg. which has one teaspoonful OF
milk added 10 a., then I'm crumbs
again; place In frying basket and fry
in deep, hot fat, just below the smok-
ing point, till brown; drain on brown
nAnnr
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Snanlsb OmeIet

Chop finely as much boiled nam.
using fat and lean, as will MI tea
cup, and add to this tablespoonful
OF minced onion and one.half OF a
green chill pepper chopped fine. Cook
the ham, onion and pepper I'm a cup
of tomatoes for ten minutes Beat six
eggs slightly, add salt TO taste; fry I'm
a buttered pan until delcately
brown; place on an omelet dish gar
nished with parsley; fold in the mix
ture Of ham. onions. pepper and to-
matoCs; serve while hot.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
WHEN FLOWERS HAVE FADED.
Simple Method by Which They Can
BE Revived for Time.

II always seems SO distressing TO
sec beautiful cut flowers withcr and
fade, and TO revive flowers that arc
not actually dead try this plan. Cut
tiny piece from each stem aud place
the stems In a large glass. or. even
better jar OF cold water; then sub.
merge the jar in a bucket OF cold wa
ter, allowinr ne entire bunch TO be al
most covered Put all In dark
place, cover with newspaper TO eX-
clude the air; let them remain thus
over night; i'm the morning they will
be as fresh as new, even to tho glist-
ening dew drops"
Roses and carnations respond bot
ter than other flowers treated In this
manner but so far there has not been
found any way to freshen vlolets sat
isfactorily
II might not be amiss TO add that
wilted green vegetables. such az spin.
ach lettuce and celery. are to bo
ireshened by this same means. and
may be kept for days. changing tho
water every morning, of course. How
ever. we all know that tho frcsher all
vegetables. the better they are.
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cheese Dainty

Cut circular pieces OF bread with
a cake cutter, moisten them FOO melted
butter, then roll in chopped celery and
green peppers. then moiston again On
butter and thIs time roll in grated
cheese seasoned with pepper and salt
The dish Is then set in The oven and
baked q few moments Thcy are
served on beds of watcrcross with a
gamL-h Oh .LLcDI Llml-ln.-
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ALL IN COLOR SCHEME.
Hats and Gowns Made Brilliant by
Contrasting Shades.

Colors I'm everything once more
Hats are again brilliant in their eff
feet by reason OF the color contrast of
the flowers or plumes used TO trim
them. The same rule is observed on
dressy indoor gowns. As>an example
in gown of Chinese pink in Mar
quisette, the skirt falling over a thin
liberty satin TO match. From the
knee upwards this sheer silk is plisse.
while upon the bottom. just long
enough to lie with ease upon the
ground. is a double line trimming I'm
a half-inch piping of crab blue satin
of that pale exquisite tone which so
happily blends with the oriental pink.
The same satin is used for bias bre
telles and for a bias belt drapery
The lace of the bodice and sleeves is
dyed to match the pink skirt, the bod
ice lining being of the Marquisette,
while chiffon of the same plsse, soft
ly fills up the VS. front and back and
shows also I'm an inner sleeve close fit
ting. Real lace armiets for these
sleeves and a real lace neckband in
cream white adds to the becoming
ness.-Vogue.
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A NOVEL FAN BAG.
Provides Against Loss Of This Very
Useful Article.

The number of lost and strayed fans
which are generally found in the ball.
room afterNa dance tells it's own tale,
and surely points a moral for those
who are Anxious not to buy new fan
after every party. Some such little
fan bag as the one which we illustrate
might save many a fan from an I'M
timely end. 1t would be useful. too
for taking to the theater, or when
travelling by train, in evening dress
from the suburbs.
The shape of the bag is so simple
that the sketch does not require much
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

Cook half "a cup EACH of carrot and
celery cubes Ia Tablespoonful of coli
cry seed may Doe substituted for One
fresh co'ory) and ono onion. cut .u
slices in ouriourfh cup. or fat from
thc top of soup stock. ten minutes.
Add one cup OF potato cubes. boiled
five minutes rDscd in cold water and
drained and four cups of water and
Jet cook one hour add two tablespoon.
mls of meat extract half O teaspoon
ul of chopped parsley and salt and
pepper as needed Serve very hot
either with Jr without straining.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
Generous Mr.. Kraft

"Mr Kraft the merchant" said the
college president. has offered to do
nate $4,000 for, new building to be
known as Kraft hall"
But" said the dean Of the facul.
ty, $"$5.OOO won't pay for the build.
Ing we want"
"Oh! no. You see, Mr.. Kraft's gen
erous offer is contingent upon our Sc
curing donations OF $4,000 each from
ten other philosophical citizens
Philadelphia Press.
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Teachor-Toe the line, boys Now,
William Smith. what are you stand
ing back there for2 Toe the line in
stantly,
William Smlth-Please, sir, am
toeing the line, only I'm wearing IA
TIERS boots today while mines bein
monded.
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Got Him Tberet

Got anything you want sharponed,
gentsY' inquired tho aged peddlor
with the razor paste.
Yes" replied tho smart youth at
the desk near the door You eau
sharpen our wits II you want to. old
man"
Got to have something to work on.
gents" the old man said ms he looked
round the room, shook his head pity.
ingly and Walked away.-Royal Maya.
zine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

Remove seeds from four large.
green peppers. cr in pieces. mix with
onc.half pound shcIcI pocans and
un through meat grinder salt TO-
'astc and blend with may0uuaisc to %
paste But'or Slice of bread dip lct
luco leaf in mayounNsc and place ou
bread. Spread 'Hc other slice with
the paste and Press together.
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Peculiar Way Woman Became Inter
estcd In Work.

c8tcu m Wofks
By Miss Woods will the Baptist
state convention is 20 receive fully
10000 and possibly more.
Miss Wood was not a member or
the Baptist denomination herself but
had for many years been an attendant
40 the very prosperous Congregational
church at Ledyard, Conn The little
Baptist church in that town had been
growing weaker and weaker for years.
and finally services had been discon-
tInued. Sveral years ago a laboring
man in the vicinity became converted
and began to hold services in the Bap.
tist church, giving his time and energy
10 the work without any compcnsa-
tion, relates the Hartford Couraut
The Baptist convention thcrcupon
came Co the aid Of the struggling
church and the spectacle Of this poor
workIngman doing so much good so
touched the heart OF Miss Wood that
she aided the church in every way she
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
Leaves Much to Church.

could and decided to leave the most OF
her estate TO the Baptist convention
which she became convinced was do
pg % noble work The Lodyard Ban
usts arc to get $4,000 direct by the
provisions of her VIII.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

T love art for arts sake" said
young DcAuber
OF was afflicted the Same way at
your age roioined old Brushly but
now ] love 70 for the moneys sake
CHICAGO Daily News.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

"What Is your idea iu taking out an
accident poHcy?' quoucd the young
man "Aro you going to travcI?"
$50" replied tho ox-widower. "but
Gas married again last week, you
know. Chicago Daily News
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DIMnrnnt NnM

The Parson-lt must be some con.
ISOLATION to know that you made your
late husband happy.
Young Widow-Oh. yes. Poor
George was in heaven till he died.
Chicago Daily News.
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A Pictorial peIuoe.

Moving inquired a neighbor as .
furniture van stopped In front OF Ker,
locts house.
mo, indeed" replied Kerlect. ~
friend wants to borrow our collection
of souvenir postcards. Judge
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
Auto Trials.

"Tompklns Is having an awful time
with his new auto" 49,
In what way?"
Every time he repairs It he has a
lot of parts left over that he can't find
place for"-Mllwaukee Sentinel
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
Affordlno Another Cbahoe.

Gwcndolen-A noted scientist over
In Berlin says lightning Is good for
the complexion
Esmeralda-Haye you tried every.
thing else, dcar?--Chicago Tribune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

Come ON old man IT'S nothing but
a Dot of Goods trying TO play base.
ball."
Don't De in a hurry I'm admitting
that pretty pitchers wonderful
curves. Chicago Tribune
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

IN the way OF explanation. The bag
might be made in brocade, with a
eatin lining, edged with silk cord In
some shade TO harmonic. and I'm
ished with a long loop OF satin rib
bon which can easily be twisted round
the wrist. or suspended from the
waist. A little sachet powder scat
tered between the brocade and the
lining would be an Improvement to a
bag Of this description, ard would be
just enough to give a delicate per.
fume to the fan
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
FalIIna OF.

Mrs. Dearborn see the second.
class trafiic of the English railroads
shows a material falling on
Mrs. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.! Why don't
they tie EN- in?-Yonkers Statesman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
DeHnInu Terms.

pop. what are convulslvo laughs?"
Il suppose they are tho kind pro
ducod by what the press agents cali
spasms of mirth. "-Baltimor AmerI
can.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29
Proof Of N.

do you believe that love is bllnd?"
II know g."
How do you know it?"
From looking at the kind OF men
some women marry"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

a woman can never understand how
IL IS possible for a smart man like her
husband 10 get the short end of it i'm
a lawsuit
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art" cried the young aspirant. 81
could die for IT,"
Don't do IT," replied the Sage art
wouldn't appreciate your sacrifice, so
what's the usc?'--MiI waukee Sentinel
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10 Edne Collars.

To edge her collars the Parisienne
is using a tiny little ruche made OF
linen or very soft fine tulle. It is
easily changed and makes a becom-
ing finish.
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Color Schep,es

Bella-Do you think Blue Points are
appropriate for the menu?
Dolla-Oh, yes; they'll go so beau.
ufully with a pink tea.--Balumoro
American.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-08-29

Mrs. De Styie--I wonder how long
are bathing suits to be worn this sum.
mcr2
Mr.. De Style-You can wear them
all day n you don't go into the water.