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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
How to rr.n.,., pls..,,, a. uo.d

The wood must first be made per-
fectiy smooth and then varuished with
copal or mastic varnish. When get
ting dry enough 20 allow SIS adhesive
ness 20 be decidedly felt on being
touched with the fingers lay the print
face downward on the sticky ysruish
and rub down nat when perfectly
dry, which will probably bo next day,
remove the paper by westing with cold
water and then gently peeling 81 OF.
The paper will probably come on in
rolls and the printers ink remain
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
How to Relieve Effect, Of s,r,,,

After having done an unusually hard
days work or undergone some unac-
customed strain such as is likely to
leave the muscles sore and stiff mix
fifteen drops OF the tincture OF arnica
thoroughly In one-half glass OF water
and take one teaspoonful OF the mix.
ture every hour until relieved. This
VIII give much quicker relief than
when applied externally. 1t is also
one Of the best remedies to promote
absorption. remove soreness and pre-.
vent inflammation In. any wound or
brulse OF the soft parts Of the body.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
Town IMPROVEMENT.
How Parks ard Playground Help 70
Lessen Crime.

N-''N ' 'NIbi NNNNN1 FNElP 70
Lessen Crime.
The American Civic association Is
busy gathering data about city. town
and village Improvement. In Chicago.
according to an article in Suburban
Life, II Is found that the opening OF
the south side parks Is having a mar
velous effect on Juvenile crime. The
figures are not yet completely tabulat.
ed, but the reduction Is estimated to
be In excess OF 30 per cent. II Is found
too, that the effect ON the public health
OF such facilities is very great.
A certain district OF Harrisburg was
about to be cut out because Of its un-
healthy condition by one OF the lnsur.
ance companies, but after the estab.
lishment Of a park In that vicinity tho
health OF the section so improved that
the Insurance company gladly keeps on
with It's business.
II Is much more essential to have a
properly equipped playground for chill.
dren than Il Is to have drives and fow.
er beds-in fact. the drives and flower
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
How 70 Render Paper Elr.nraof.

To make paper hreprOof. whether
written. printed. painted or stamped,
MS for hangings. dip Il IN strong alum
woter-a saturated solution-and dry
thoroughly. Test nfter the first din
ping. If Il burns dip and dry again
Neither color nor quality will be iD the
least ahected-on the contrary. rather
improved. Title deeds and Insurance
policies can bs protected in this way.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

When a splinter has been driven
deep into tho hand it can he extracted
without pain By steam, says the 'Wo-
mans Home Companion. Nearly fll n
wide rnouthed bottle with hot water,
place the injured part over tho mouth
OF tho bottle and press tightly. The
suction will draw the fiesh down, and
In a minute OF two the steam win ex-
tricate tho splinter. and the inda NINA e
ton VIII disappear.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
Infection, improvement, rsv.r,.

Remember that Village and farm
Improvement fevers" are Catching"
and where one home shows care and
beauty another Will soon follow suit
once started on village street the
fever spreads. until there are many
beauty spots along the way. 1t is the
same with the farming community,
ana II the woman has her way there Is
no end TO lovely things growing, and
the waste places are soon flied with
vine and flower and fruit. Shall you
be the-frSt;
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
How TO Press Trouss,s

Before pressing the trousers brush
them thoroughly. then fold the same
together, lay on board and brush
again with a whIsk broom or clothes.
brush. Make a Hight suds Of white
soap and water, wiring out cloth that
has no lint and spread over the trou-
sers. Now with n hot iron press hard
up as far ns the bottom OF the pock-
cts, making the crease the same front
and back. Take of the cloth aud
brush again to remove any shine AMI
raise the nap. These are the dlrec-
tlons given by an expert presscr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
How 20 Hama pletur.s

Pictures should be hung as nearly
FIAT against the wall as Is possible and
not tipped forward at various angles
with the wall. IL is best to use two
hooks. so that two vertical pieces Of
wire Will appear instead Of the trlan
gular one, which appears when but
one hook Is used. The effect IS more
artistic and restful In a room where
the pictures are hung vertically.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
Large Sum TO Be Spent on Inaugu-
ration Of Taft.
H0RR POPULAR THAN ROOSEVELT
international Combination or Steel
Manufacturers Another special
Message Due.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

WAsnINGToN. Dec. 20.-Thc ways and
means committee, that has been sitting
so long in Washington, has discontinued
its so-called Investigations, and congress
having adjourned, we are i'm the midst of
the holiday season. An unusually large
number of senator's and members remain
IN Washington-those especially whose
homes are remote from the capital-but
these are cheercd by the visits Of their
sons and daughters who are in eastern
schools and colleges or may be i'm western
schools and colleges For there are many
worse places TO spend the holidays than
in the capital Of the United States. The
ground is covered with six inches Of
snow, but the days are bright and there
has scarcely a. yet been any really cold
weather.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

You should always remember that most
cough and cold cures are cOnstipating.
Vet the most important thing to do when
gou have cold II TO move the bowels.
Won cannot promptly cure q cold until
You do this. Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup stops tho cough by allaylng in
hamfnatlon Of the throat aud lungs, and
Il drives the cold from the system by
gently moving the bowels. Children like
II, for Il tastes nearly as good as maple
sugar. Sold by Strickler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

IL you are tho owner OF a brooch
that unfsstens easily hold the brooch
in the right hand and with the thumb
snd forehngcr o. the left hand gently
bend the pin Until 20 g. bow shaped.
It VIII then remain seeafsly fastsned
OR use small psir OK pliers sud bend
tho pin ns jeweiefs bend them on the
most expensive p3ua
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

Take one egg. one tablespoonful OF
strained honey. one tablespoonful Of
spirits Of turpentine. hour enough 70
make a moist paste Rnd cover the An
ger with the paste Renew when this
gets dry. This gives speedy relief.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
YourpfptIng

should he a fit Representative II your
business, which means tho high grade,
artistic Kind That's tne kind we 10. An
excellent assortment ~ type, good presses,
and typographical artists Thcso repre-
sent our facilities for doing the Kind OF
printing that will ples you. The prices
are right, and prompt delivery tic in-
variable rule at this office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

For a tight. hoarse cough whero
phlegm ls not raised or with difficulty
take hot water often. as hot az can be
slipped. This VIII be found TO give i'm.
mediate aud permanent relief
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

The citizen. ,f Iyo.,.i,,,o H..
make II tbcir bomc-oro ;,,,a.aa,o1 ~ -.
the preparatiop. lor ,Lo ;,or,,,,r,,;,', -, "
prcsidcni-cloct Tai eoran,,' g., u,.,, ~
sand dollars bsvo L.o, Ill. ..l
scribcd for fine cv,crs., - -, ~.
gcant and fine iparg,roJ ian .,I :.
Interesting to note that ,hi. an,ann, =.
sI2. 900 greater than tLc ,o,aI -,
ton for President R,,-oyolry Iag, -.
auguraiion. There i. no dorI, L,, u,a,
the snbscription will I,o consi,Io.aII, 49,
creased. for donations ,rc ,,,,,,i,,,, !. :.
sums Of 800 or more.
Locally Mr.. Taft much more popu.
lar man than President Roosevelt. lie
is genial, t1ctiu, imporfurbably good
humord, and as Olo m.m ..r -aid. Mr.
Roosevelt "aiu't' THolauI. of WASH
ingtouIaus have I- againt tine
president lie cstcudci r. working
hour in all the departments from I to
I.3O O'Clock, causing what was imagined
10 bo iutplcrab!c hardship lat least 20
900 government cmp. interfering
Will their dinner un. and with fine
schedule of l.rI train ..r 10 must bc
remembered tU mm.. Il .f GOVERN
mcut clerks d. eight al. trr and even
forty miles 1u. '. tL. ,.I.. u...i... &. rufu-
Der of them coming o... boo ta morning
from Balumn.. aud returning iu tine
evening Pr .idcut-cleG Taft will not
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

Nothing In our modern life promises
q richer return than the school gar
den movement. now ~ prominent in
Los Angeles and universally wide-
spread. says the Los Angeles Times.
In addition TO it's services in the cause
OF good citizenship. II must be obvious
to all that activity on this line is also
good business policy and assures tho
Interest OF the coming generation III
parks ana gardens, tree lined hinh.
ways. horticultural exhibitions and
plants and flowers everywhere
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

II is predicted 10y those who profess 10
know that President Roosevclrs reply to
the demand of the house of representa-
tivcs for the information upon which hc
based the assertion IN his annual mes.
cage that members Of congress were
avcrsc TO investigation 10y secret service
men, Is prepared and in the form OF a
special message II is said that the prcsi-
dent has completed it after working day
and night to get it off his hands IN order
that hc might enjoy the Christmas holi-
days with II light heart.
The draft Of this message. il * said
has been submitted to the cabinet and
the paper carefully scrutinizcd 10y every
one OF the presidents councillors. II is
said that those who are anticipating n
vltrlolic document will not have their
expectations realized The paper is said
to be conservative, calm, and temperate.
Congress will scarcely have assembled i'm
the capitol before this paper will be re-
celved 10y IL, and those who have seen il
believe that the country will be- con
WINGED, as will also members Of congress.
that the president had sufficient reason
for the words that have been 50 hcatcdly
criticised and discussed i'm his annual
message.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

had heard of it from several sources.
There has been talk of summoning J.
l1crpont Morgan, ON the assumption that
IT there is big trust anywhere lac is i'm
1t, or may know something about it.
Moreover Mr.. Morgan had much To- do
with the creation of the steel trust and
1t is somewhat natural to suppose that lac
is advised as TO any international rela-
tions.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

Every case Of baekache, weak back,
bladder Inflammation and rheumatic
pains is dangerous ii neglected, for such
troubles are nearly always due b. weak
kidneys. Take DeWitts Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are antisoptic aud
soothe pain quickly. Insist upon N a
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. 4
weak kidneys and Inflammation % 80
bladder they arc unequaled. Regular
size SOC. Sold0by Stricklcr's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
How 10 seI q PaIr Of shears Eras

Bring send, or mail q, Tnr Apars.
kingwood, w. Va, $50, the regular
price oi this paper Tor one year, and YOU
will get TuE ARGUS for that time and a
pair Of shears, AZ dcscribcd above. free.
If you order by mail they win be sent
postage prepaid. Such shears IL bought
at retail, would cost from 75c b. g. DO
not delay. Subscribe at once. This offer
is open 70 old as well ~ new subscribers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31
A Tsmpslna oH.,.

Springfield. Mass. has offered
prize q $500 for the best scheme TO
edvsrtise the town.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-12-31

Nearly everybody knows DeWitts Lit
tle Early Risers are the best pills made.
Ihey are small, pleasant, sure little liver
pills. Sold by Strickler's drug store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
Deaths.

Mary F. Murphy, o years, sos X street
northeast
Catherine Bernard. 73 years, II and
Third streets northeast.
Samuel c. Benjamin, "A years, 533 T
street northwest.
Thomas p Simpson. 81 years, 1901
Rhode Island avenue northwest.
John II Randolph, 66 years, 1000 D
street southeast.
Dennis LIeahy. 8 years, q Virginia
avenue southwest
Eliza Corder. IS years, 1907 F street
northeast.
Thomas c. BIakeney, 81 years, a15 r
street northwest.
Annie Hyland. % years. SlI Twentieth
street northwest.
William 3. Carr. So years. 1913 L street
northwest.
katherine Thomas, p years. Ills Eighth
street northwest.
William II. Harris, IS years, Emergency
Hospital
Joseph W. Wham, Go years. Columbia
apartment house.
Bertha Z. Clark. Is months, Riggs road,
D. c.
Infant Of Oscar and Marie POore, z
days, sos L street southwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
GUESTS IN PANIC
AS HOTEL BURNS
Flee TO Streets When Fire
Is Found in New York's
GilSey House.
OLD HOSTELRY
GOES LIKE FINDER
Flames Drive Persons in the Bres-
lin, Across the Street,
From Their Rooms.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-FIre started
today IN one OF the top floor suites OF
the Gilsey House. At Broadway and
Twenty-ninth street. one Of the most
famous of New York's older hotels,
swiftly spread. and burst through the
roof Of the building. The guests were
warned of the blaze, and every one
gathered up their belongings and fed IN
a panic from the rooms TO the street,
and to the Hotel BresIin near by.
Crowds on Broadway blocked the car
tracks. and traffic was suspended Lines
Of hose were run up through the hotel.
and determined fight to keep the blaze
10 the top iiocr was begun.
The spread OF the flames quickly
alarmed the guests a the BreSlin-
Those on the upper floors left their
rooms and went to the corridors on the
main floor.
The hrenIen ran up every l:c>.- posi-
bic to the top floor Of the Gilsey and
began pouring water in tremendous
quantities on the flames. The building
burned Ike "A finder box, however, and
in spite Of all the hrcmen could do, the
flames seemed to gain.
The Gilsey House at the present time
is in the hands OF a receiver. 1t is one
of the oldest of the old hotels still left
in New York, and of late years has
ben forced into the hands of receivers
several times. Recently II was refitted
and refurniShed, but II apparently could
no longer compete with the newer and
more splendid rivals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
SUCCESSOR
ASSUMES HIS DUTIES
Major Spencer Cosby Begins Work Engineer Commits
sioner for the District-InformaI Reception Given
in His Honor-ReaSonS for the Change.

pumping station. and the installation Of
the sewage disposal system, and to his
personal attention TO the details Of these
large enterprises is largely due the sue
cessful results which have been &C
complished.
The appointment OF Major Cosby. his
successor, is particularly appropriate,
inaSmuch IS he has been identified
plant and is unusually well acquainted
with District affairs"
Commissioner MaCfarland said:
While | regret because OF our agree
able personal relations lhe leaving Of
Major Morrow and appreciate all the
good work he has done FOR the District
OF Columbia, 1 am glad thst he is only
going To the Washington Aqueduct
service TO tho National Capital. and
am very glad that his successor IS
Major Cosby
Major COsby's Record.
Major Cosby, the new Engineer Com
missioner. is familiar with conditions in
the District, not only because of his
detail here for several years past, but
through early training received in the
local schools and colleges. He was born
In Maryland, October 2, 1861, and Is the
son of Pay Director Cosby, of the navy.
The son attended the local grade
schools. and later graduated from the
Western High School. He was the vale
uLCtOEld4t or MS Glass; ana WAS awarded
a scholarship In the then Columbian
CniverSitE-
r He was appointed to West Point by
President Cleveland. lie was in Porto
Ricu during the Spanish war Later
10 vs. stationed at Mobile. and also
served IN the Philippines. Three years
ago, ne vas placed in charge Of the
Government WORKS I'm the District. nav
ing jurisdiction over the auucduct and
The nltTstiOu plant
Major Morrow reported TO General
MoTShal, chief Of engineers, at .
clock this morning lie was assigned
TO take charge Of the Washington
aGueduct. the work laid down by his
successor Therefore Major Morrow and
Major Cosby have simply exchanged Of
uclal duties. 50 far as the service
routine is concerned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
MUST STAY,
SAYS THE PRESIDENT
Roosevelt Tells Visitor Minnesota
Educator Cannot Be
Spared Now.

MINNEAPOLIS. Dec 22-'-TeH Presi-
dent Northrop that he must not re-
sign; that his services cannot be dis
pensed with: that not only the welfare
OF the University of Minnesota. but the
cause Of education generally, demands
that he shall remain where he IS and
continue the splendid wOrE begun
twenty-five years aGo."
President Roosevelt made this state
ment to Judge Ell Torrance. of Mime
apolis. last Friday. at the White House.
Judge Torrance said he bore expressions
pf-SQod viii from several Minneapolis
people. When he mentioned the name
OF NorJhrop, the President broke right
IN, as above
President NorthroD recently resigned.
saying a younger man should have the
place. William J. Bryan was suggested
as his successor and later President
Roosevelt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
JOY IN THE HEARTS
OF SCHOOL CHILDREN
Holidays and Prospect of White
Christmas Danish All
Thoughts of Lessons.

There is JOY in the hearts of the pub
lc school children OF Washington. To-
morrow Is the last day of school until
after the holidays From then until the
Monday after New Year Day there will
ne no lessons to bother with.
All those lacking in Christmas spirit
should make a short visit to any OF
the schools, where the snow was hailed
with delight, and it was ell that was
needed L. make JOY complete. Today
will practically be the last day Of study,
as tomorrow Will be devoted 10 Christ
mas exercises in nearly every school.
with the reading of Christmas stories,
Rotations by the pupils, and the sing
ing of the carols
There viii be no present giving in any
of the schools as this custom was abSO-
!utely prohibited several years ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
Moron Would License
Architects and Builders

One of the last official acts OF En-
gineer Commissioner Morrow was 10
forward TO ;hc Commissioners for their
approval the draft of "a bill TO license
architects ana builders.
The bill provides for the appointment
OF a board consisting or an architect
builder and the inspector OF buildings
or an emplOye Of his Office, who shall
examine all applicants for licenses as
builders in the District Of Columbia
Building permits shall be granted only
to competent architects and builders.
The bin is strongly recommended bv
MAJOR Morrow and Building Inspector
Ashford, who declare that by the enact
ment Of such legislation only can build
ing accidents such as the coIIapse OF
the PickfOrd apartment house and the
building at North Capitol and NJ streets,
be prevented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
Died

CHAMBERS-On Saturday, December 70. zoos.
A. l2;l5 p. M, at his residence, Lodge,
Northumberland county. Va. BENJAMIN.
beloved husband OF Rachel Chambers. n
his sixty-seventh year.
CORDER-On Sunday. December 20. 1908. at
$50 a. m, at her residence. 1907 + street
northeast, ELIZA CORDER. wife Of the
late Butler Corder. Of Bealton. Va
DOwDEN-On Monday December q. 1905.
at 1879 a m. KATE. beloved wife OF
George A DOwden, aged thirty-nine years
DREw-On December q. 1908, at $40 D. m,
WILLIAM o. Jr-, IN the thirty-ninth year
OF his asa. husband Of Kate Drew. and
youngest son OF Col. William .. Drew.
Funeral from residence OF his sister, Mrs
Clara !. Goodwin. 325S Prospect avenue
northwest. Thursday. December e. at 2
to Sei st5sn p !" Relatives and friends dd aylod
FTTZGERAI1D-Sudden on Saturday. De-
cember 70. 1903 WILLIAM II FITzGER-
AID, beloved husband OF Maggie Kane
Fitzgerald
GETCHELL-In Dorchester. Mass, Deem
street ADDISON c. GETCHEII. aged
slxty-four years four months and twenty
nine days.
COODING-On December n 1918. at his resi-
dence. 30o7 " street northwest, CHARLES
W, beloved husband OF Bessie NJ. GOoding.
Funeral from his late residence. 10 a m.
December g. Interment at Potomac, Nd.
kRDMkE-On MONDAY, December p, 1905,
at p. m. OSCAR G. KRUMKE. aged
twenty-nine years and eleven months be-
loved husband Of Arlie Krumke' Cnee Pitt
NAM and beloved son OF Carl and Babetta
Hrumke.
oscar G. Kumke was twenty-n.Ge years
Old and a lifelong resident O: Washington
His death was the result of an accident
which he sustained several weeks ago. M
Krumke was n emplOye OF the Raleigh
Hotel He is survived by a widow, mis-
parents. four sisters. and one brother
Notice of funeral hereafter. Il
MINNIX-On Wednesday. December Is, 1908.
al Phoenix. Ariz-. JAMES EDWIN, be-
loved son OF J. Edwin and the late Ida
Robey Minnix, IN the eighteenth year OF
his age
Services at Congressional Cemetery chanel
Wednesday. December g. at , p. m.
Ie21-2t
MOONEY-On Monday. December 81 1905
HENRY 9. MOONEY. beloved husband OF
the late Margaret Mooney.
WASHBURN-On Monday. December y. 1908.
at I0:35 a. m. al his home, 2145 California
avenue, JOHN JAY WASHBURN In the
sixty-third year OF his age.
Friends OF the family are invited to ct
tend the funeral services at st. Thomas
Church. AT O'Clock. Wednesday. December
g. Interment at Arlington National Gene
terry Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-12-22
Births.

William and winifred Martin, girl.
Rodney F. and Edith Hatcher boy.
Edward L. and Esther Crawford. girl
Harry j.. and Eva NJ I,arkin. girl.
John r. and Nellie Pierce, boy.
Lewis w. and Ethel c. Schneider, girl.
Milton and Sarah r. Hoffenmaire, boy.
Henry r and Catherine Walls, boy
John l. and Harriet L BarTanger, girl
Clarence A. and Hattie T. Saunders.
boy
John c. and Mabel Bowman, girl
Henry A and Marion J. Miller, girl
Ernest A and Fannie r Coleman, girl.
James and Annie T. Stewart, girl.
George w and Elizabeth Gray, girl.
Simon and Galtanina. Albinola, boy.
Giuseppe and Rose Rapisarda, girl.
GiOchinO and Maria Caviote, boy
Jake and Marie Hess. girl.
Isaac and Marie Silverman, boy.
Oden 3. and Estelle V. Gray, bow.