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HE BANKED AND BARRED.

servation arc so remarkable that his
owner says he is I'm class by him.
self.
The dog is left alone Mt night I'm the
grain warehouse. One night fire broke
out In a remote corner OF the building.
Tuck knew IL was up TO him to sum.
mon help, but his barks were In vain.
Then he happened TO think that he had
seen his master go to queer looking
instrument on his desk and take Off
the receiver when he wanted TO talk
to some one Mt distance. Tuck raced
into the office, jumped upon the fint
top desk where the telephone rested
ana In his excitement knocked OFF tho
receiver. He barked and barked.
The girl operator In the exchange
saw the light come on for that number,
but could get no answer All she could
hear was the barking OF dog. But
that was enough TO tell her that some
thing was amiss at the Smart elevator.
She notified the police. and a man
was sent to investigate He found the
warehouse In flames. The fire depart
ment was called and arrived I'm time
TO prevent the place being destroyed.
Then Tuck has shown his keen per-
ception In other ways. Ills masters
business takes him frequently to Gin
cinnau and Columbus. which are I'm
opposite directions from Xenia. The
trains while pulling out from different
ends of the station leave at about the
same hour, .ut the train returning
from Columbus arrives considerably
later I'm the evening than the one from
Cincinnati. But when the dog sees
his master start TO either city he al
ways knows which train TO meet IN the
evening.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

DED.
named Onillon. lie was hfty.one years
old and "A widowor. He lived alone.
one or his arms was amputatcd some
years ago as the result of an accident.
Tho other was cut Off close 10 tho cl.
bow few months ago. owing TO mod}
zeal reasons. He made precarious
living by tho sale OF objects I'm tho
street.
He had n son who for some time
past has been I'm prison at Chalons.sur.
Marne. This son was released recently
with about 50 In his pocket which no
had earned as good conduct money
while In prison. His first object was
to sec his father, aud he spent all his
money In paying his faro TO Paris.
without losing any time he went from
the station TO his fathers residence,
enger TO meet him once again.
Arrived there. ho knocked repeatedly
nt the door. but could obtain no re-
sponse. Becoming alarmed, no broke
open the door ana entered. He struck
light and TO his horror saw his IA.
thcr lying inanimate at the side OF his
bed. He rushed across 10 him and
found that Inc was dead.
The armlcss man was lifted 90 his
bed. As this was being done a revolv-
er fell from his clothes. It should bc
mentioned that ho was fully dressed.
Careful examination disclosed tho
fact that there were no contusions on
the body, nor was there any evidence
In the room OF n struggle having taken
place. When tho revolver was exam
incd 10 wns found that two chambers
had been discharged. CuriouBly enough.
these were not consecutive chambers.
Between tue discharged chambers
there was an interval Of two that were
nndlscharged.
IL was also obvious that, however the
man had met his death. robbery was
not the motive n It had been accom-
plished by any other person. The dead
mans watch and other small posses
slons were found on the mantelplece,
and $3.50 was stlll In bis trousers
pockets
The mystery that puzzled the police
was how the 0rmlcss man discharged
the revolver
II IS stated that nc was an oxtraor.
dinarily resourceful man. For in
stance, he was In the habit OF unlock
Ing his door every night with his own
latchkey. He did this with his teeth.
The autopsy proved that It was by
means OF hi5 teeth and his feet that
he committed suicide. Wich his teeth
he succeeded IN fastening a boot lace
10 piece Of wire md IN attaching tho
wire TO the trigger Of revolver. JIo
then took the barrel OF the revolver I'm
IBIS mouth and pulled The wire with
hls foot
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
SoLD HIS SOUL FOR So.
Harassed Hungarian Buya Il Back
Again For 500.

9hNa AN blCk
Again For 500.
A remarkable case. In which tho OF.
fects OF medieval superstition and sug.
geation arc curiously mingled. has
como under the notice oC the doctors
of tho Rudolf hospital IN Vienna.
A hungarian tradesmun named
Weiss was recently admitted TO tho
hospital suffering from an Illusion
which caused him continually TO In.
ment tho loss OF his salvation. It an.
pears that somo wooks before Weiss
was sitting with some friends IN n cor.
Toulouse In Prcssburg when tho con.
versatlon turned on religion aud a fu-
turo life.
Weiss declared that there was no
such thing as Il future lifo or saliva
ton and added, II would sell my
chance OF salvation for 81"
n jew named Krauss accepted tho
offer on condition that tho transaction
was put I'm writing. A regular deed OF
sale conveying Weiss salvation IN tho
next world 60 Krauss was thoreupon
drawn up, executed by Weiss ana
duly witnessed. Krauss took tho deed
and handed over the 81 TO Weiss, who
boasted that it had been easily earned.
\ fortnight later Weiss lost his wife,
who was killed In n carriage accident.
He regarded this accident as sign OF
tho divine anger at his impIous bargain.
ana tho Idea so proyed on his mind
that his reason gave way, and ho was
taken 90 the hospital
Professor Obermayer, who had
charge of tho case, on hearing this
story from the mans relatives, decid-
cd TO try tho effects OF counter suggos-
ton and advised Weiss relatives to re-
cover the deed OF sale.
krnuss, however. declared that since
he had bought the other mans saliva
uon his own business had prospered
exceedingly, and he refused 60 give I'D
under 5000. Weiss was unable 20 pay
this, but finally the chief rabbi OF
Pressburg. TO whom the matter had
been reported, induced ISrauss TO hand
tho deed back TO tho sick man on re-
ceipt OF 500.
The effect was most marked Weiss.
reassured as 10 the fate of his soul,
Immediately improved. A now deed
was drawn up, In which IIrauss SOL
emnly reconyeyed tho other mans sal
walton TO him. This was witnessed by
two doctors, and Weiss has now been
discharged as cured
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
DUEL UNDER WATER.
Swede With Bale Hook Fights
and Wounds Rescuer.
RESULT OF TOO MUCH RUM.

Submarine Scrap stirs Surface Of New
York eay--Peaesmaker Finds Com.
bstsnts In Deadly Embrace on Bot.
tom OF Aqueous Arena.
Armed with a bale hook and ten feet
under water Alexander Anderson. n
powerful longshoreman. put up fight
against saving his life which makes
Victor Hugo's famous submarine duel
In the ''Toilers OF the Sea" lose a lot
OF Its glare as thriller. Anderson
was rescued despite his struggle 10 die.
but he sent his cnptor to the hospital.
and Anderson himself may succumb 20
the blows he received as he and his
rescuer occasionally arose 10 the sur
face.
The duel took place I'm the East river.
or the foot OF Hamilton street. Brook
lyn- Anderson. who had just arrived
from Sweden aud who is thirty eight
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
Hun, peer In Automobiles.

Hunting deer and bringing in the
1mo I'm automobiles is the latest In
Sullivan and Orange counties, N. Y.
Dr Leroy Culver Of Jersey City, with
HIS National. and DR.. w. B. Kelley OF
Port Jervls In his Ford machine went
to Cahoonzie. seven miles from Port
Jeryis and got two deer They started
with the carcasses for Port Jeryis TO be
FIRST In with their game, but Or. Cule
ver's machine baked and was tUwed
up the grade by Dr. Kellcy's Ford, Dr.
Culver and friend pushing from be.
hind.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
PRESTON COUNTY WEST VIRGINIA THURSDAY o. 1907
POWDER PEELED HER ARM.
Explosion Took Skin on In Shape Of
Mousquetaire Glove.


Caught In the fare or an explosion
which resulted from her own rash act
In pouring powder into the stove In
mistake FOR oil, Mrs. John LIS OF Wash
ington county, Pa. had the skin OF her
left arm stripped or from the elbow
TO the finger tips. Neighbors who rush.
ed Into the house TO her relief discoy-
cred on the floor what looked like q
hong glove, They picked II up and
discovered IL was glove OF human
skin. with the finger nails at the ends
OF the fingers. There was not n break
In IL anywhere. Even the finger nails
were attached TO the skin as naturally
AZ though they stiii formed part OF the
victims hand. Surgeons who rushed
TO the house Were amazed when they
saw the effect OF the explosion. They
also discovered the entire left side OF
her body and the outer side OF the left
leg also had been stripped OF skin.
"Singularly enough" one OF the sur
geons said, "there was not an abrasion
on tho arm or leg. and the nail cells
Were not injured. VIII she recoveri
Certainly. There is nothing TO prevent
IT. Ihere never was perhaps such n
freak effect from an explosion OF pow
der"
Mrs. Lis was In a hurry to build u
hre. She decided TO accelerate the work
by using kerosene. Picking up what
she supposed was the oil can, she turn
ed II up and poured It's contents into
the stove. Unfortunately there was
lingering spark from the last fire. The
powder which she had poured In 10y
mistake ignited. and instantly there
was an explosion which startled the
neighbors and sent clouds OF smoke
pouring out through the windows
When those neighbors saw the long
glove OF human skin they were star
tied almost as much as they had been
only a few seconds before by the ex.
plosion
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
LIGHTNING sCARES WHALE.
Tugs Officers Tell a Queer Tale Of
Puget Sound.

Tb9oN Ooupus
Lightning is OF such rare occurrence
on Puget sound thnt oven n whale was
frightened by the vivid flashes and
crashing peals Of thunder In n recent
storm.
According TO the officers OF tic tug
Elf. returning 10 Tacoma from tow.
the whale became frantic during 81
storm, thrashing the wafer into n
milky white color for somc distance
by its huge tail. md In its mad.
ness almost demolished the boom OF
logs which the tug was towing 10 Bal.
lard from South bay.
The tug was of Robinson's point
when the leyiatbau was Grst seen sew
eral hundred yards 10 the right II
was mining hard at the time. aud the
mammoth aquatic animal was appar.
entity enjoying shower bath
Then there came n pyrotcchnical dis.
play OF zigzng lightning. accompanied
10y the usual roaring noise. and the
whale seemed 70 go wild.
II never saw anything Ike n I'm my
life." said Chief Engineer Bouschor.
who has seen hundreds Of whales.
speaking OF the tugs experience
The lightning and thunder must
have scared the whale badly. for it
almost leaped from the water. We saw
nearly all Of rs body. and Tu swear Il
measured ninety feet In length
at lashed the water with its tail
making n nasty swell Tho next thing
we knew the monster comc up under
our boom and broke the swfters the
lines running across from one b1om
stick 10 another
Several Of the logs were ilftcl out
Of the water on the whales back. and
] feared our entire boom would be
broken. Fortunately only few of
:he smallest logs became separated"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

When Constable Joseph Gallo went
70 tho home Of Mrs Mary Watklnson
at Camden, n. j. ha was met by n
pack OF dogs. Mougrclg threatened
the shins OF the officer until ne said ho
would shoot them. Then tho woman
called them on and her goods were set
into tho street Then tho dogs stood
guard over the household goods while
Mrs Watklnson sought assistance. Al
large crowd wos attracted but no ono
was permitted to come uear the pile
of furniture.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
ooRroN WAS sENr sprNsrrn.

went on through the glare and before
recovering its balance plunged on into
the wire fence surrounding the Cutting
place.
Several times the buck rammed It.
self against the fence as II trying to
break through the barrier, when IL
suddenly changed It's tactics. snorted
and. strengthening out, headed on
down the road and was soon lost in
the gloom. Young GortoD remounted
his wheel and continued on to Say
vile, unframed by his unusual ad-
venture
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

There is nothing better FOR stomach trou.
bies than Kodol, which contains The same
juices found In healihy stomach Rodol
Is offered on guaranteed plan Tor the re-.
lief ot heart burn hatuleuce sour stomach.
belching OF gas, nausea ana all stomach
troubles. So a. times when you don't feel
Just right, when YOU are drowsy after meals
and your head aches or when you have no
ambition, and you are cross and irritable,
take little Kodo'. II digests what you
eat. Il will make you healthy Sold by
Stricklei's drug store W. NJ. Dent New.
burg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

Because the Indians charged her with
being witch a squaw known as Ma
rie was brutally beaten to death at
Needles, Cal, as she lay asleep I'm n
shed. No clew TO tho ones responsible
for the crime has been discovered. The
officers appear 10 be completely bafled.
and, though urged TO their best efforts
by public sentiment ot Needles, which
y demanding that the criminals be ap-
pretended, the officers at Needles ad-
mltthat SO far there seems no chance
Of bringing the guilty ones 70 book.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
BUCKED BY A BUCK.
Antlercd Animal Knocks Bioyolist of
His Wheel.

Antlerod Animal Knocks Bioyolist of
His Wheel.
Bewlldered and crazed by the narins
light on an approaching bicycle ridden
by Winfield B. Gorton OF Sayvlle, n.
", an antIered buck which was trot-
ting peacefully along the highway near
the Cutting estate halted and then
charged the oncomlng rider with all
his strength. Young Gorton was sent
sprawling by the impact, when the be-
wildered animal, snorting with fright
and rage, backed OF for another at
tuck
The overturnIng OF the bicycle, how.
ever, failed to extinguish the light, and
while young Gorton was wondering
whether he was going to be attacked
again the buck charged the light
second time. Instead OF coming up
against something solid the animal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

To check cold quickly Get from your
druggist some little Candy Geld Tablets
called Preventics. Druggists everywhere
are now dispensing Preventics. for they are
not only safe, but decidedly certain ard
prompt. Pfeventics contain no quinine. 70
LAXATIVE, nothing harsh nor sickonine
y Iaken a. the 'sneeze stage" pfcventics
viii prevent pneumonia bronchitis. 10 grippe.
etc. Hence the name, Preyentics Good
tor tcverish children, ts Preveniics acc,
lfial boxes SC. Sold by sStrickler'S drus
store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

Whom the stomach. heart. or kidney
nerves get weak then these organs always
taH Dort drue the st0m7ch. nor sfmu.
late the heart op kidneys That is simply n
mskeshit. Get 2 prescription known to
druggists everywhere as DR. Shops Re.
siOrative. The Restorative is prepared ex.
ptessly Tor these weak inside nerves
strengthen these nerves, build them no
with Dr. Shoops Restorstye-fablets or
liqnid-and see how quickly help will come
Free sample test sent or request by Dr.
Shoop Racine. Wis Your health IS surely
worth this simple fest. Sold by Strickler's
drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

Swaying from the limb Of an ever
green tree In a common market bas.
ket, male infant. scarcely day old,
was found In front Of the farmhouse
Of John II. Christman, near Hunting.
ton, Ind. II was alive and lusty when
members Of The family discovered II.
It's parents are unknown. and the La
dies guild Of this city IL caring for Il.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christman had just lost
ON infant
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

EACH MAN busy THROWING PoP BOTTLES.
knew that IL he stopped to call out tho
fire department It would be in ruins
before tho arrival OF the 1remen.
Summonlng several men who were
passing Ward broke open n window,
Jumped through and proceeded 20 the
refrcshment stand. The others had
followed him, and IN n fow seconds
each man was busy throwing pop bot
ties into the flames. The bottles broke
and the pop drowned out tho Gre. BY
the time all the bottles had been con-
Bumcd the Ere was out
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
Jaws Lock Firmly While Estlra Froi, |

suddenly stricken spccchlcsg. his
whole side paralyzcd ana unable 10
move q muscle in his body. o. O. Ifar-
den, an engineer on tho Northwestern
railroad. lies at hls home. POS Sixth
street Sioux city, a.. I'm critical con-
aitlon. Mr.. Harden bad begun eating
banana, and DE had Just sat down
on a lounge when hts jaws suddenly
became clinched. ana he was unable TO
remove the fruit from bis lips. Med.
icnl aid was summoned. but Mr. Ifar-
,'n vas iu too critical q condition for
any attempt at relief.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

SHOT THE LION THROUGH THE EYE.
entered the cage the Hon sprang at
him and stripped the flesh from his
right leg with his teeth
The screams OF Briggs brought other
attaches to the rescue. and one OF
them shot the lion through the eye
Briggs was dragged from the cage I'm
an unconscious condition lie was hur-
ried to the East End hospital. where
1t was stated that hc would recover.
but would be cripple for life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

{. Stops onIy on signal or notice to con
ductor
Train Is connects Al Rowiesbnrg with y.
4 o train (72 on sundays for east at Q 90
a m.
Train y counectSat Rowiesburg y ith
x y. train ~ Tor east at 3:36 q M.
Train IS connects at ROwlesbufg with B.
& o. train la on sundays from west a.
900 m and with from east az z:s7 am.
Train ~ connects Al ROwlC sburg With y
"a from west az 4 36 3 M.
r X BRETL General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

Commencing May &. and until fuuher
notice. sunday trains will be fuu .on tho
Morganiown q Kingwood railroad Ex.
cursiOn tickets. good on sundays only.
+. X BRETz
General Manager
CHAs. SUTHERLAND.
General Passenger Agent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

Mrs. Cornelia McKcltio Of Baltimore
twisted an American nag into rope
ana committed suicide by hanging her.
self 20 a closet door. Her body was
discovered by her thirteen-yenr-oid
granddaughter Melancholla. due to
Door health IS supposed to have
prompted the act.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
Girls manied.

An opportunity to become
trained nurse. Thorough three
years course of instruction. Send
applications to
SUpERfNTENDENr NURSES,
Grafton SanBarium,
Grafton, w Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
PUT OUT FIRE WITH POP.

Polleeman's Presence Of Mind Saves
Skating Rink.
The presence of mind OF n policeman
and the presence In the building of 100
cases OF assorted Gavors of pop saved
the Princess roller skating rink, on
Beaver avenue, Allegheny, Pa, from
total destruction. The building is or
frame, and when Policeman Ward saw
flames coming from tho windows no
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
vIR0INlA NOR fHERN r
HENRY HANsr. General MANAGER.

WANIE Ed locai representative for Kfro,yoed
and vicinity 10 look after renewals ard in
crease subscription list Of prominent monthly
inA3A1nc, on salary and comm issiol basis. Fx-
sonssy s ~ tot tlHht person. Address Publisher BOY
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

BABIES and children need prompt auen.
uon when SOLDERING from coughs and colds.
ne best remedy for motbers to usrtIs
hennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup DO tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar it contains
no opiatcs and t is l8Klivc and drives the
cold out Of the system .hY gcnuy moving
The bowels Sold by Sfrickier's drue
store W. ~. Dent Ncwburg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
TORN BY A LION.
Tanner Crippled For Life In n Pitts
buru Thugter

burg ThuGter.
j. Il. Briggs lion tanner whose
home Is In New York city, was Grip.
Piled for life Mt n tbenter In PIttsburg
by lion.
During the enrly pnrt OF the week
one OF the largest lions became H..
Briggs treated the animal. but he did
not seem TO improve when Briggs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE
ArmIeSs Man Shoots Himself
With a Pistol.
PULLS TRIGGER WITH TOE.

Paris Police Refuse to Believe Such n
Suicide Possible, but Medical Ex.
animation Demonstrates That Death
Was Self inflicted.
One OF tho most remurk0blo suicides
ever recorded recently c0mo 60 light
In Paris. \ man without arms sue.
ecoded In shooting himself with re-
volvor' For some time tho police re
fused TO believe that such suicide
was possible, but medical examination
has proved concluslvcly that such was
the fact.
The details OF the suicide are ex-
tnordinary. Tho armlcss man was
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21

Dewhts Little bariy Risers arc. the best
pills made. They do not gripe sold by
Sirickler's drug store w M Den, ,Nowburg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-11-21
DOG PHONES ALARM.
Barks Into instrument and Calls
Fire Department.
SAVES A GRAIN ELEVATOR.
Tuck 10 an Ordinary Looking Fox Ter.
risr, but His Owner Declares He 10
the smartsst Canine In the United
States

X nj. Smart proprietor OF grain
elevator at Nenla. o.. claims TO have
In Tuck, an ordinary looking fox ter
rier, the smsrtest dog In tho United
States. The dog has never been taught
single trick. but his powers or oh.
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aew and Liberal Homestead Regulations In
. .ESTERn CANADA
New Districts Now Opened
for Setflennenf

Hons of The choicest lands IN the grain CROWNS
bolts Of gaskstchoan and Alberta have recently boon
opened for seltetnent under the Heetsed Homestead
Regulations Of Canada. Thousands ~ Hofnesteads %
100 acrcs each nra available. Tho new kefula.
tone make 10 possible for cntry 70 be made b. proxy,
the opportunity that many In the United States hayo
bcon waiting for Any mcnher of a family may
mako entry Tor any othcr member of the family who
may 10 entitled 70 make entry for himseif or horscf
Entry may now bo made before the AGENT or Sub
Agent Of the District ~ PROXY Ton certain condton
By The fathcr. mother. con. daughter. brother OF
sister of an intendns honestcadcr.
"Any svon.nunbores section of psnsiaisu tsnfs ~
Neuoba ihs Ncridu go PrevfHcest eHcsptina ere
fes nsf raassdt nsy - honHeateedsd ~ cry pefnon
the sole heed 81 fsfriiy ~ nsle ovsr Essre ~
aes % ne sHsnf 81 orsqusFsf sesten, ~ $50 eeFss,
saers ieaa."
Tho fec in each cesc VII b SO Churches, schooi.
and markets convenient Healthy climate. splendid
crQp- and eQcd laws orsin-Gro<ans and cattle
fof Further parficrless AZ 70 Hatca Routes Bost
Time 70 60 nud Whcsc @ Locate. apply 70
tute ntfnd-nt n IuI1lfniiCn ofI1ot. Canada.
MliftN3 t9 Gsrintr flaf Iofcc Ohio GOA
taenA ~ ncf, ncsee Building. ritstuss -
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Winter or summer colic is unknown when
you give The baby Dr. Fahrneys feeibing
Syrup' You can get sample IL YOU wrltc.
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