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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28
BETTER THAN A TEDDY BEAR.
Little Ponnsylv5uia Girl Has Live
Wolf For Playmate.

A vicious gray wolf, kept I'm captlvi-
ty nt Beaver Pa, for some weeks by
Wilson Wnttcrson escaped from his
cngo some days ago and tcrrorzed tho
town day and night. tenrng mt least
two large dogs 10 pieces.
one evening recently % Mrs. Blngo,
living In the lower part OF the town,
went out 10 loog for her daughter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

For catarrh let me send you Tree .uet tc
prove merit trial sire box OF Dr. Sioau.s
la'arrh Remedy It's snow white creamy
hcaiuE antisrptic balm that gives Insian.
relief 60 catarrh Of the nose and throat
Make thc free test and see Address Dr
Shoop Racine Wis Large jars zoe Sold
o} the SirIckier drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Ny Dear Mr. M10n-Your 3D. has Just
been brought t0 my notice and ] hasten
~ answer 90 before % is too late. ann
widow but have no children. am twenty
nine years OLD. fair and OF % happy dis
position. 7 feel sure ] could make "a nice
home for you Lot me know about 90 as
Foon az possible Sincerely.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Dear Nr Noou-T ann o. lonely gir live
iue in iu. country md want tp set mar
ri.' hu' not t' a farmer j can do
h0I9 work nud sow and tend children and
on nI auv woman could do for YOU yVo
CON ho married. at once FOR On ls willing
if i rO' o good man Tf you can como 10
Tyler City next Thursday night + VIII
meet FnH st The station and Ok 30 up
EErr roura
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

-EodoI dtests whatyou eat end quickly
ovarcomcs Indigestion which Is forcr1n-
ncr of dyspepsia. ltis made iu strict con
i2rm.ty totnc national pure food and drugs
law aud sold on guarantce relief plan.
Sold hY Nrietier drug store WN Dent
Ncwburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Joseph Lodcr. twelve years OLD. n
Terrc Iioutc Ind, who was stricken
dumb eight months ago. coughcd up a
broken tooth and at once commenced
90 talk
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Rheumatic Sufferers can have free sam.
p'e OF pr Shoop Rheumatic Remedy with
book ON Rheumatism hy simply writing Dr.
shoop Racine Wis. This book viii explain
how br. Shops Rheumatic Remedy sue.
ccssiuIIy drives rheumatism ont Of ihe
blood. This remedy is not relief only. It
aims TO clear ihc blood entirely Of rheumap
DC poisons and then rhcumausm must die q
natural death Sold by slricklers drug
store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Urrr FricuI-f send you ms picture.
which ! had takcn in Boston If you say
thn word VIII marry you at once
rm sure TINT neither of u8 viii ever re-
rrr' It must have been ordaino1 that we
should meet and wed Awaiting your an
sacr hreolanatoIy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

The ,bb tide Of watered stocks
holds o worry for the man whose
surplus IS deposited in the Terra
Alta Bank, Terra Alta, VIVA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Dear Mr. N.-Having seen your adver-
tsomcnt I am anxious 90 b. your wife,
f we can make tho necessary arrange
ments. + am good looking ana n good
hougeknopor and have little money Let
me know when and whoro I can sec you.
You're truly
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Little elobuies oi sunsnine thst drive fhe
clouds away DeWUIs Lille Early Riscrs
wilI scatter the gloom Of sick headache and
biliousnsss. They do NOT gripe or sickeu.
recommended and sold here by StrlckIers
drug store W. NJ Dent. Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Bishop Says Married Men Are Worst
Taking them 400 around. married
mcn are much loOscr in their morals
hnn single men, This affirmation by
iho bishop OF London quito startled his
hearers at % meeting Of the Council FOR
Promoting Public Morality
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28
GIRL CLIMBS A STEEPLE.
Churehwarden'S Daughter startles Eng
lsh Market Crowd.

An English girl. seventeen years old
recently accomplished the eXtraor-
dinary feat OF ascending church splrc
2GO feet high in the teeth OF n gale Of
wind.
Mr. Larkins. the steeplejack of Bow
had undertaken TO ascend the spire of
All Saints. Hereford. the highest I'm
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Dear s.r1 should very much Ike %
mako your a0Guaintaucc. I think We
could arroo or FIRST sight Please send
mn vnHr picture. 7 can picture iu my
mind jHs' how you look. and feel sure
tha. ynI would Doe "a good husband 10 me.
Yours ON respect.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28
LAUGHS EIGHT HOURS
New Jersey Girl Almost Killed by
an Ancient Joke.
SAVED BY FALLING ASLEEP.

Keen Sense Of Humor Proves Nearly
Fatal to Miss Barbara Barr. Who
Had Never Before Heard Jest Which
Made Solomon Smile.
Because a friend told her a Joke that
she thought the funniest she had ever
heard Miss Barbara Barr, member OF
the Baptist church choir, one OF the
prctaest OF the social set OF Florence.
n. j., laughed FOR eight hours.
All kinds OF things were tried to end
her cachinnations hut It took two doc
tors six hours to stop them.
This IS the joke that set Miss Barr
into laughter that turned into hystcr-
les:
"a man went to n dentist To have a
tooth lullpI II Nyos ,rii.l .,,l d.,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Dear slr-I hear you arc in need OF a
wife Well ] ann just the ono you want
for + gm looking for q hubble I feel
sure we can make iifc one long dream.
When can you come 20 see NOR 7 will
be home every night thi8 week. ] IN
close my photo which will speak for it.
self Hoping to sec you coon, i am yours
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28
- ~ 80 of pooL rou-nnmsrl

Bride the Prize Of Pool Tournament.
william Brittou and Edward UW OF
Trenton. ". ". recently finished q pool
tournament in which % bride was The
prize Britton won Tho girl coueout-
'i TO the novel play, she being unable
io choose between her rival sweet.
hearts IIIll has promised fo not no
hoet man TIE gaines were h1tv con-
tested Brt'ou won the FIRST % t1 %.
II'. took ho second. % to a. The
-IL-I ErL-Lon took hv 2l in 40
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28

Some sure things arc surcr than
others; an account in the Terra Alta
Bank, Terra Alta, viva, is one Of
them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-03-28
cock OIESLIKE A HERO
Game Rooster Gives His Life to
Save His Flock.
BLOODY BATTLE WITH HAWK.
eraVe Fowl Struggles Valisntly
Against Great odds-Woman Comes
TO His Aid Too Latc---Vietor Looks
For Return Engaaemont

Whllc the wife OF II. u. Bcuncncld. n
farmer living seven miles northwest OF
forls. Tex, was nt homo alone ono
uoy recently SHE heard great commo.
uon among lot OF gulufas out I'm tho
yard aud observed that an of the other
fowls were running about vucklmg
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
KILLED HERsELE Foa LOVE
French Girl Sought Her Lovers Room
to Die

French Girl Sought Her Lovers Room
TO Die.
New York, April 22.-Becauss she
was afraid she was losing the love that
meant more than life TO her. Isabelle
BoUuelot a pretty French girl. killed
herself. having sought her lovers
room as the place to die. Louis Belle
Vile. a member OF the orchestra a.
Hammorstein's Manhattan Opera
House. was the lover. and when he re-
turned TO his room in Nine. Gaillard S
boarding house on 2Sth street, he dis
covered the body Of his sweetheart and
letter which she had written, telling
him that life was no longer worth the
living.
The girl passed through the restau-
rant on the ground floor OF the board
ing house. and climbing on top of q
fence in the back yard reached a fire
escape which led 20 her lovers room.
Once IN the room she tore part OF her
clothing into shreds and stopped all
the crevices in the windows and doors
and turned on two gas jets. Then che
sat down in a rocking chair TO await
death.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

Schooner Cspsized in the Delaware
River.
Chester. Pa. April c3.-Three per
sons were drowned in the Delaware
river a few miles below this city By
the capszinE OF a schooner. The
drowned were; Archibald Mcbride.
George Edgar and Edward Murphy. al
OF Philadelphia.
Six other persons who were on the
schooner when it capsized were res.
cued.
The men left Philadelphia for Ma
hons Ditch. in the Delaware Bay. for
a load of oysters. When on Lincoln
Park the craft was struck by a stin
breeze which threw the vessel almost
on It's side. Before the captain could
right the schooner another gust OF
wind struck il and the boat capsized
The three men who lost their lives
were IN tho cabin at the time OF the
accident and were unable to escape on
account OF the inrushing water. The
other members or the crew we're on
deck and We're picked up by a passing
vessel and brought to this city. The
bodies OF the three victims were re
covered.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

Tsmaqua. Pc, Lad, Reported Nidnap.
ped, Died cf Hunger on Mountain.
Tamaqun. Pa April 2-.-Tho body
OF John Sohcl asei @ years who dis.
appeared from uluto q week aso. and
who was Thought to have been kid.
mapped Was found lying beside mine
breach on Che Lansford mountain. The
condition OF thc chul's body indicates
that hc bad boon dead at least four
days and it is believed that ho wan
derci away and died of hunger and OK.
hausuon lt was at frat reported that
be had boon cnuced away by @ strange
man.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

Over 10000 homes of our people have
been filed with JOY, because of the Pro
lection OF a great and powerful Union
Order, which rs using its strength and
influence to secure better conditions for
our people. This is the first and only
great Union Order in this country. hold
ing an international Union Charter
from the Courts, which Civ full Pro-
lection and Benefits to our race.
There is no color, race or sex dis
elimination in this Order. The negro
has an equal standing with the white
members, and can be elected so hold
any office Every effort Is made to ad-
vance the condition of the members. by
securing equal opportunities TO work
with other workmen. Go learn The trades
and to have steady work at high wages
and Union hours.
The Grand Lodge donates $4,000 for
the burial of each deceased member. A
fine monthly journal Is published. A
Membership Book of the Order is recog-
nized by all Lodges everywhere. Dis
tresscd members are assisted. Each
member and Subordinate Lodge has the
privilege of buying stock in the Order.
on low monthly payments. said stock
paying s per cent interest. guaranteed.
A Leading Negro Deputy Is wanted
in each locality, AT ONCE. 60 form
Lodges. sell Buttons. take Journal Sub
ecriptions. sell Stock and act as DIS
TRICT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. This
work can De done I'm spare hours. but
many are de1oting their whole time and
attention 20 &C.. Big money Is made by
good hustlcrs
Write at once State name of this
paper. and enclose l0 cents for FUN I'M
formation and postage Address
THE I. ]. u. GRAND LODGE.
80 90 90 Candy Building Dayton, Ohio.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
LIQUOR CRUSADE IN ATLANTIC
Several Saioonkeepers Arrested For
NlolatIna sunday Law.

Atlantic City. n. j. April %. - A
crusade against Sunday liquor selling
was opened here when one COMEDIAN
and a number OF other liquor sellers
were arrested, charged with violating
the liquor law. They were arraigned
before Magistrate Hughes and held
under 5000 bail for the grand jury.
which sits in May. Those arrested
were Councilman John Donnelly, Paul
inc IL. Grieb. Annie Horton. Hotel
Carlsbad, Louis Weinsaft. Sarah Kelly
and James J. Flanagan. 1t was stated
that about 40 more warrants will be
issued. which will take IN every saloon
in the city and reach every hotel and
cafe. The crusade is the outcome Of
a fight made by the Royal Arch Liquor
League against a $500 license fec pro
posed by council
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
ooos Ger His Business.

Railway nate (uavel.ng incog)
People com la.n about the light
supplied n t--sa carriages DO you
see nyJhuc wrong with it2
P2sseus so. sir. on the CON
trary. it is e4actly The kind Of light
/ like 20 seq
Railway Manate (highiy pleased)
~ presume you are a professional
man2
PaSsepger- Yes. sir; ! am an ocu-
list.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

rose. but with a quick movement T
shut mine down upon IT,
That's nine" I said. mot yours
nor the kings either"
''We struck a good blow for the king
tonight" said he
/ turned on him fercely.
whats 20 prevent me striking
blow for myselfg' 1 said
He nodded his head.
81 know what's in your mind" he
said. ''Yes, lad. but you're bound In
honor"
"Have YOU left me any honor?"
"Oh. come. To play little trick on
a girl
"YOu can spare ne that. Colonel
Sapt If you would not have me utterly
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
.ad a splendid peaL sweetheart -

had a splendid PEEL sweetheart"
Yes, the bells were very pretty"
she sighed. II suppose # must have
been slip or the authors"
Yes" he answered slowIy-"slip-
ped ON the peal"
'Ger-ld." She looked at him with
eyes into which the tears would come.
And This was to have been such a
happy enGiug too"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
Unjust susoleloos.

Mrs. Shrill-Two OF three times
family matters referred 10 on postal
cards which l received have become
public property. and I'd just Ike to
know how Il happened.
Postal Clerk guess you must
have left the cards lying around the
house.
"Oh, Think / did. do you? Are
you sure those cards were not read
by somebody here?"
Very sure. ma'am; there isn't a
woman in this Office. ~ Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

The Governor OF Pennsylvania Signs
The SIN.
Uarrstr-r. ra-. April 23.-Tho Nc
ClanIoue trolley freight bin was
signed ly Governor Stuart Nc csc.
tea-s go trolley companies heretofore
OF hereafter to be- Incorporated. whoth.
or surface. underground or elevated.
She right Goo DO an express and light
freight business. The authorities oi
amy city. borough or township through
which The trolley line runs may regu.
late tho business and the rates % be
charged. such regulation % Oo subject
Co revision hy Che common pleas court
OF the county in wllch tlc regulation
is made
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

Long-By Che wa. old man, do you
remember borrowing ten dollars Of
me six months ago?
Short-Ycs
Long-But YOU said you only want.
ed 10 for q short time
Short-And told you the truth.
didn't keep &c 20 minutes. Chicago
Daily News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

Did your friend who travels SO
much get the grip this winter?p
very much so; he got two OF mine
and one OF my brothers. "-Badmore
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
HIGHER WAGES TO
NEGRO WORKMEN

Secured by This New Union
Order-Grows By Leaps and
Bounds-Started Five Years
Ago with Nothing But "Prin-
ciple"-Now Has Over 400
Subordinate Lodges and $4,000
Members.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
II Depends.

Farmer-Do you believe In irrigation
systems?
F1nancier-I certainly do, when II
comes to watering stoeks.-Baltimor
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
A Simple Process

How did you smooth over that pris.
on insurrection?" asked the reporter.
Easily" replied the experienced
warden; Il Just ironed the leaders,
Baltimore American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
BIG ORDER FOR STEEL RAILS
Pennsylvania Railroad to Award Con.
tracts For $4,000 Tons.

Pittsburg. April 24.-Contracts for
$4,000 tons Of steel rails, TO cost 81.
$4,000, for 1908 delivery. will be
awarded by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
The Courts of Calanthe

Female treque uemI
o are edged oexbTr
Love on for the ole
rvks &A
for regal the costo badqeS
urTlO occasion
or Departn
colld be
20
Lodge II nzeone S1A
Departm adore
yOR w. NJ
w.
information concerning JOHN
N chnOnd Va
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
MRS. JOSIE A. GRAHAM,
Virginia's Most Success
ful Hair Culturist.
.PARLoRS.
iOS 4. Leigh St, Richmond. =
Phone, 1884.
Private Parlors. Confidential Inta,.-
views and Correspondence.

The largest and most up-to-date
aair Dressing Parlors in Richmond.
ne very BEST preparations that can
and skin.
Graham's Superior Scalp Food for
growing hair on bald heads and
care temples, 25cts. per jar. By
mail, 35cts.
Sraham's Superior Orange Flower
SKIN Fo for developing and beautI
dylng the skin, 25cts jar. BY mail
Graham's Superior Velvet 1Jop,d
fowuer for giving the face q beau
1Iui iair color, 20 cents bottle.
By mail 3scts.
Graham's Vegetable Hair Dye tina
pest on market giving a rich natural
color, S1.OO per bottle. BY man.
Mrs. Graham makes a speciality NJ
massaging and identifying ladies'
faces for parties and public gat6er-
ings, 5 cents.
Mrs. Graham sfampoos the head
and puts It in healthy condition
% cents.
All ladies who attend parties ana
other social gatherings should have
their finger nails manieured and
made beautiful 90 cents.
Mrs. Graham's preparations sell
az sight Ladies living IN other CT
Ties and towns can make good mon
ey by selling these preparations.
rite Tor terms TO Mrs. ]. A. Ora
ham, No. los E. Leigh St., Ricn-
mond. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04
N. A., S. A, z. A., a. AND A.

only absolutely necessary regal
apply at the main Office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

81 to 90 Candy Building, Dayton, Ohio
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-04

1890.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
TO BLOCK UTILITIES?
Test of act Would Mean Longer
Life to Rapid Transit Board.

A member Of the Rapid Transit Commission
said last night that it was likely that a tax
payer would bring an action as soon as the
Governor appoints his public utilities COM
mission. testing the constitutonality of the act.
thus prolonging the life of the old board which
will hold over until the new commission quail
fes
The effect of such suit would be 10 enable
the Rapid Transit Commission TO finish the pro-
gramme of letting the contracts for the proposed
Fourth avenue. or tri-borough. route. for sub
way crossing Manhattan Bridge and running to
Fort Hamilton and Coney Island.
If the suit is brought at all it will be the
ground that the new law sanctions the spending
of the money of taxpayers without adequate
representation. While IL is not commonly be-
lieved that an action based such premise
would stand in the courts very long. 1t probably
is a fact that it would cause a delay which
would enable the Rapid Transit Commission to
complete the legal formalities attaching to the
letting Of the contracts for the new subway.
1t so happens that by the end of the present
month the Rapid Transit Commission will have
just reached a point In its programme where
the advertising for bids may be begun. The
plans for three four sections of the tri-
borough route are ready. and it will take only a
few weeks TO whip the contract into shape for
three four of the sections. The commits
sion is to begin it's official life July l. II the
new commission is restrained for two or three
months 1t will give the old commission time to
put through the award of the contracts This
Rapid Transit Commission last night.
II an injunction is obtained against the new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
TElEGRAPHERS ANGRY.
Western Union Directors Ignors
Their Complaints.

The memorial of grievances and complaints q
the Western Union teIegraphers which sent
ten days ago To the individual members % the
board Of directors Of the company and embodied
a request for n reply 70 whether the board
would be willing to confer with a COMMITTEES OF
the union was not even noticed yesterday az the
monthly meeting Of the board. The meeting was
brief. lasting a little less than half hour and
when II was over the members Of the board would
not discuss the teIegraphers' demands A. B.
Brewer. secretary Of the board said:
There was nothing done except routine business.
Nothing else was referred 70 in any way" -
TO the memorial soon reached the executive COM
nittee OF the Commercial Photographers Union OF
The committee not surprised at the action oT
the directors. although a reply 10 the meInoFi-i
was looked for. -,
company will also be included and the tie-uL WIZ
involve both companies According to the ctrcers
OF the union the grievances compliance or oy ne
Western Union telegraphers apply also TO ths
President Small and the executive committee OF
might be averted. The officers OF the union have
Several other forms 20 go through before stIlKe
is declared. II learned that the representatives
OF the Civic Federation were IN Cornrnunicauon
citation committee OF the federation would Try 20
bring about q conference with a view 70 peace
chairman Of the Cancellation committee. says Ne
Will use any influence he has 10 avert a str1ke.-
Chairman Ralph NJ Easley Of the Nationi -
ecutive Board of the Civic Federation: sac yes-
teriay none OF the officers directors or the VS.
eru Union company is member OF the reCersi99n..
This II IS held. viii make the federation a dlSi'
The executive COMMITTEES OF the union will nee;
to-day TO complete its plans, and PreSidsnt sia a.
behalf Of the committee this evening. but ne woua
not give its import
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
MAYOR SIGNS THE WELLS BILL
Municipal Court Reorganization Provided
No Action on Night Court.

Mayor Mcclellan signed yesterday the Wells bill
reorganizing the municipal courts increasing tho
number of them and increasing the salaries OF the
justices The bill creates eight new courts. making
twenty-five in all for the entire city The salaries
will be $500 year instead OF 5000 for the Justices
IN Manhattan. Brooklyn and The Bronx, and $1,000
instead OF 5000 in Queens and Richmond. The
terms of the justices beginning next January will
be ten years. and all of the eight justices will
lie elected next fail The bill consolidaes fourteen
districts in New York County. making nine in
stead of fourteen.
The Mayor did not act on the night court bill
He is awaiting information from Senator Agnew
before doing so It is planned to recall the bill
from the Mayor and send down amended meas
ure which will more nearly meet the views of the
governor. Doubtless the bill will be sent back to
Albany to-day.