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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18
MINISTER HONORED.
Rev. %. 4. Howard Created a Doctor
OF divinity.


Rev. Harry G. Howard, pastor of
Andrews Methodist Episcopal church
of Grafton, received a letter last
week from DIR. Albert Edwin Smith,
president of the Ohio Northern Uni.
versi,y, advising him of the fact
that At recent meeting of the board
OF trustees Of this great school the
degree of doctor of divinity was
conferred upon him. The Ohio
Northern University is one of the
largest and most important institu-
tons OF learning in our sister state,
and to receive a degree from it is
indeed an honor. In this case the
honor is very highly appreciated,
and DR.. Howard is receiving the
hearty congratulations of many Of
his close friends and members
of his congregation. Rev. Howard
graduated from the Ohio Northern
University abou, fifteen years ago.
HIS first charge was the Danaville
circuit. which he filed for one year,
being then promoted to the church
at Guyando,te, which charge he
held for three years. From there
he was transferred to Kiugwood,
where he remained for six consecu.
tive years, aud three years ago he
was given the Grafton charge.
Rev. Howard has met with very
encouraging success wherever he has
gone, and his promotion from charge
TO charge, always of higher impor-
tance, is indicative OF the fact that
the future holds much of an encour.
aging nature IN store for him. Dur.
ing the year of 1907 the Ohio North.
EN- University conferred but three
degrees upon former graduates, aud
oniy where they were richly merited.
The enrolment at this college mum.
brrs more than 1 200 students. Since
coming to Grafton DIR. Howard has
accomplished much for the upbuild.
ing OF his church. The church
property has been greatly enhanced
III value aud every depat atment of
the work is IN finest order possible.
DIR. Howard has made many warm
friends outside of his own church,
while his entire congregation looks
up To and loves and reveres him.
Grafton Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

The Blizzard Of 1893.

81 was living In ONeill. Neb., at the
time OF the great blizzard In 1885,"
said Nebraskan. "and had Just left
the Office TO go home for dinner when
the blizzard struck. started TO cross
the street to n drug store, but when I
reached the other side | found myself
halfway down the block from my des.
tinatlon. The hne wind driven snow
flakes filled the air SO that I couldn't
see my hand before me. I finally work
ed my way back to the drug store,
where a number OF other men had
taken refuge from the storm. School
had just been dismissed for the noon
recess. and we knew that nearly 300
children were out In the storm Sc
curing long ropes, the crowd started
out TO rescue them. We found them
huddled In doorways and by the sides
OF buildings. The children caught hold
OF the ropes aud were led 10 shelter by
their rescuers. whose sense Of dIrec-
ton gradually returned TO them. Every
one OF the 800 school children I'm the
town was got home I'm safety. But
seven schoolteachers were frozen TO
death In the country during the bllz-
Zard and thousands OF cattle died. The
thermometer fell from about the freez.
Ing point at noon 10 20 degrees below
zero that night. II was the worst blIz-
zard ever saw, and never want to
experience another like H." Des
Molnes Register and Leader
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18
Compensation For Poseh.rs,

gamekeeper OF q northern estate
tells an amusing story OF the latest
thing In the compensation line When
he was escortlng the gentlemen round
the coyerts one day the party were
alarmed 20 hear loud cry just after
shots had been fred. Running TO the
spot, a thick bush growth. the keeper
found man lying groaning on the
ground
Some OF them gents ave shot me in
the leg" groaned the man.
Examination proved that the sufferer
had indeed received n bird shot pellet
I'm his left calf. 1t was trivial in
jury. but was handsomely compensat-
ed for by the gentlemen In the party.
who presented the victim with quite n
good sum In gold.
That same evening the gamekeeper
came upon two men In n quiet lane en-.
gagged IN hot dispute about the shar.
Ing Of some money Ono Of the men
had shotgun, and, tapping II slgnin-
cantly, he said tbreatenlngly. "Alf
shares, or TIL go straight 20 the pllce
aud split on us both. I'll give the
game away. I'll tell 'em 'ow put that
pill in yer leg TO knock money out o.
the shooters"
Then the gamekeeper disclosed him.
self, and the two conspirators decamp-
ed.-London opinion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18
NO SPOTS On THIS "sUN.o
Their SHOW 10 Exhibit at towlesburg
Next Week.

The coming Of the Sun Brothers
Greater Progressive Shows IL arousing
much curiosity among local amusement
gocrs. The town and surrounding coun-
ty have been handsomely billed with
some OF the finest looking special litho-
graphic paper seen here for long time
announcing the coming Of the sun show.
II the advance printing and advertising
ideas are any criterion 10 go by the show
will evidently prove 10 be IL crack-a-jack
In every rparticular. This is the 18th
consecutive year of the Sun show, and
the claim is made for it that IL il newer,
better, and more up to date than hereto
fore.
This great carnival of amusemcnts will
exhibit at Rowlesburg on Thursday June
%, at the Ball Park.
Some idea Of the Sun Brothers shows
can be gathered from the following facts:
complete train Of double length cars,
each 90 or 20 feet long, Is required 10
transport this tented establishment from
town 10 town; the tents cover an area of
five acres; the main pavilion or "Big
Top, as 1t is called in show parlancc,
seats several thousand people; there are
200 fine bred draught and acting horses
% diminutive Shetland and Iceland po-
nies and several educated comic mules in
the equine department; creditablc dis
play OF cages and dens Of rare animals,
birds, and reptiles are contained in the
zoologic collection. There are so or more
male and female performers of national
repute and about 100 canvasmen. hos
tiers, and other workingmen.
The first event OF show day will be the
magnificent free open-air exhibitions on
the show grounds at 1880 in the morn
ing. These free outside spectacles are
said 10 be gorgeous and meritorious with
out precedent, and all free 30 the public.
The initial performance will be given at
2 p. IN. and the night show at s. We
have often times heard the remark,
'When you have seen one tented show
you have seen them ALL" While i'm the
majority Of instances this IL true the
phrase cannot he applied to tho Sun
Brothers Greater Shows, for their pro-
gram this season II composed Of entirely
new, all star, unique, novel, and exclu-
sivc features, many Of which have never
been seen in this section Of the couJ try.
AZ matter Of fact, there is such a
mighty melangc Of mastodonic marvels,"
20 quote the general agent, Mr.. Peter
Sun, that all spectators sit IN rapt
amazemcnt throughout the entire pro-
tyrafu ~
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hustle one up after that good dinner
mo. no." said Chalmers earnestly;
you interest me very much. Did all of
your portraits reveal some unpleasant
trait. o: were there some that did not
suffer from the ordeal OF your peculiar
brushr'
"Somer Yes" said Piumcr: children
generally. n good many women and n
sufficient number OF men. All people
aren't bad. you know. When they
were all right the pictures were all
right. AS 1 said. don't explain Il. but
I'm telling you facts"
On Chalmers writing table lay the
photograph that he had received that
day In the foreign mail. Ten minutes
later he had Plumer at work making a
sketch from IL in pastels. At the end
OF an hour the artist rose and stretched
wearily.
"It's DONE" he yawned "You'n ex-
cuse me for being so long. rot inter
ested In the job. Lordy. but I'm tiredi
No bed last night you know Guess
TN have TO be good night now. o com.
mander OF the faithfulr'
Chalmers went as far as the door
with him and slipped some bills into
his hand.
"Oh. I'll take 'emr said Plumer.
"Au that's included I'm the fall.
Thanks. and for the very good din
ner. / shall sleep. on feathers tonight
and dream OF Bagdad. hope Il won't
turn out to be dream In the morning
Farewell. most excellent caliphw
Again Chalmers paced restlessly upon
his rug. But his beat lay as far from
the table whereon lay the pastel sketch
as the room would permit. Twice,
thrice. he tried 10 approach Il, but fail
ed. He could see the dun and gold
and brown OF the colors, but there was
a wall about IL built by his fears that
kept him ut a distance. He sat down
and tried TO calm himself. He sprang
up and rang for Phillips.
There is a young artist In this build
Ing" he said. "a Mr.. Reineman. DO
you know which is his apartmentT
Top floor. front. sir" said Phillips.
Go up and ask him to favor me
with his presence here for few min
utes."
Reineman came at once. Chalmers
introduced himself.
"Mr. Relneman." said he, there Is a
little pastel sketch on yonder table. I
would be glad II you will give me your
opinion OF 1t as TO It's artistic merits
and as a picture"
The young artist advanced to the ta-
BILE and took up the sketch. Chalmers
half turned away. leaning upon the
back OF a chair.
"How-do-you-find it?" he asked
slowly.
"As a drawing" said the artist, 81
can't praise IL enough. It's the work
OF master-bold and fine and true. II
puzzles me little. / haven't seen any
pastel work near as good I'm years"
The face, man-the subject-the
origlnal-what would you say OF that"
The face" said Reineman, us the
face of one Of Gods own angels. May
I ask who
MY wifer' shouted Chalmers, wheel
Ing and pouncing upon the astonished
artist, gripping his hand and pounding
his back. "She is travelling In Europe.
Take that sketch, boy, and paint the
picture OF your life from II and leave
the price to me-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

Choose one at random" said Chalmers.
almost to the eyes with stubble the
shade OF a red Irish settlers coat. Phil.
lips comb had failed to control the
pale brown hair, long matted and con
formed to the contour of a constantly
worn hat. His eyes were full OF
hopeless, tricky defiance like that seen
In ours that is cornered by his tor
mentors. His shabby coat was but
toned high, but n quarter inch OF re.
deemiug collar showed above &C. His
manner was slngularly free from en-
barressment when Chalmers rose from
bis chair across the round dining table.
IF you Will oblige me" said the
host, II Will be glad to have your com
pany at dinner"
my name is Plumer," said the high
way guest I'm harsh and aggressive
tones. 'If you're like me you like to
know the name Of the party you're
dining with"
Il was going on to say" continued
Chalmers somewhat hastily. that
mine is Chalmers. VIII you sit oppo-
sIter'
Plumer OF the runIed plumes bent
his knees for Phillips to slide the chair
beneath him. He had an air Of hav-
Ing sat at attended boards before.
Phillips set out the anchovies and
olives.
"Goodp' barked Plumer. Going to
be In courses, Is it3 All right. my
tovial ruler Of Bagdad. I'm your
scheherezade all the way to the tooth
picks. You're the first caliph with
genuine oriental flavor I've struck
since frost what luck And I VAS
forty-third In line 7 finished counting
just as your welcome cmissorv arrived
20 bid me 10 the feast Co.. about
as much chance OF getting to-
night as have OF being the o. res-
dent. How viii you have tdc sad
story Of my life, Mr. Al Raschid-a
chapter with each course or the whole
edition with the cigars aud coffeef"
The situation does not seem novel
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18
fnf Newspaper Democratic Politics Devoted Interests

one to YOU" said Chalmers. with a
smile
by the chin whiskers OF the
prophet-no!' answered the guest.
New lork's as full OF cheap Haroun
nj Raschids as Baglad is OF feas. I've
been held up for my story with load
eel meal pointed at my head twenty
times. Catch anybody I'm New York
giving you something for nothing.
They spell curiosity and charity with
the same set OF building blocks. Lots
OF 'em will stake you To dime and
chop suey, aud few OF 'em will play
caliph TO the tune OF top sirloIn.
but every one Of 'em will stand over
you till they screw your autobiogra.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

selt.respecting Republican who IS
brainy. All the papers in the state.
supplemented by all the henchmen
money temp,s, cannot in this cam.
pa'gn palm off whitened sepulchre
for clean. capable, courageous,
man. Far be il from the writer to
imbitter men who, while conscious of
lacking public confidence, would be
active for Democratic success, al.
though not seeking personal prefer.
ment. But we ask these men to
consider whether they will not help
success best by declining any place
OF party prominence TIL after No.
vember. During the war an officer
feigned sickness on the eve of bat
tie. He wanted to be absent only
because oonse ious that his men had
lost confidence In him. The battle
was won. The men heard why he
had felgned sickness. When the
next charge was ordered the men re.
fused to allow any other leader.
A future article will explain why
Republican success means debt
between thirteen and twenty millions;
whereas, IL our next state officials
are Democratic, and Democrats have
majority in both houses, our debt
will not exceed the amount Virginia
spent for roads, etc. The next ar,i.
Gle considers politicians and editors
deceivine voters. ]. NJ. MASON.
Charles Town, June 10.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

II one feels dull and spiritless. In the
spring or early summer. they call IL spring
fever But there is no feveT-usuaiy II
Is the alter effect of our winter habits The
nerves are mostly at fault. Tired. worn.out
nerves leave US languid, lifeless. and with
Shops Restorative will absolutely and
quickly Chsnge al OF thesB depressing
symptoms. The Restorative OF course won't
bring you back 10 foil health Iva a day or
two bot II will do enough In as hours TO
satisfy you that the femedyis reaching that
tired spot ' Druggists everywhere are
advising its use IS splendid and prompt
general tonic II gives more vim aud more
spirit TO the spoonful than any other known
nerve or constitutional tonic. II sharpens
failing appetite. aids digestion, frees
sluggish liveTs aud kidneys, and brings new
life strength. and ambition. Test II lew
days and be convinced. Sold by Strick-
Iet's drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

Stomach troubles are very common In the
summer time and you should not only be
very careful about what you eat just now,
but more than this. YOU should be careful
not to allow your stomach to become dis
ordered, and when the stomach goes wrong
take Kodol. This Is the best known prep
aration that Is offered to the people today
tor dyspepsia or indigestion or any stomach
trouble. Rodol digests all foods. IL Is
pleasant to take. Sold by StrickIer's drug
store; w. NJ. Dent, Newburg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

THE members Of the county committee
in each district will arrange for place
Of meeting and do all in their power to
insure = good turnout and a successful
convention. II will also bc the duty Of
the district committeeman to call thecon-
vention to order and read or have read
thisorder Of the county committee and
see that chairman and secretary are
elected for the meeting, whose duties will
be- 10 send full report Of the proceed.
ings, including the nominations for dis
trict candidates and the committeeman
elected, 10 the undersigned chairman Of
the county committee at Kingwood.
Under the law this report must bc
signed by the chairman and secretary Of
each convention.
by Order Of the County Committee.
J. s. BRown, Chairman
ED " WILLIAMS, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

Weak women should try DR.. Shoop'S
Night Cure. These soothing healing, anti
septic suppositorIes 20 direct TO the seat Of
these weaknesses. My Book No Tor
Women" contains many valu able hints to
women. aud IL is free. Ask Dr. Shoop. Ra.
cine. Wis. TO mail IT, Ask the doctor In
StricteSt confidence any question you want
answered. DR. Sboop's Night Cure is sold
by Strickler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

How are we able to judge what
Taft would do, IL he is elected, with
Teddy thousands OF miles away in
the interior OF Africa and not even
able to tap Wireless telegraph
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

Taffs labor injunction record is
bothering him considerably, aud
will probably compel the Republi-
can managers to declare in the plat
form against government by injunc-
tion, but that will hardly fool the
wage earners.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18
DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
Called 60 Convene Saturday. June %,
mt 4. M.

nv u. NJ.
The Preston county Democratic cxecu-
tive committee at session held May 2
ordered that district mass conventions he
held throughout the county on Saturday,
June %, at 2 pm, except for KingwOod
district, which will convene at 2:30. The
conventions will be held in the various
districts as follows:
Kingwood district at Howesvillc.
Valley district at Masontown.
Lyon district at Newburg.
Reno district at Tunnelton.
Union district at Aurora.
Portland district at Terra Alta
Pleasant district at Valley Point
Grant district at Brandonville.
At each of these meetings the following
nominations for office will be made:
Member Of the county court.
Member Of the board Of education.
Two candidates for justice Of the peace.
Two candidates for constable.
Each district convention will also elect
two members Of the Democratic county
committee aud delegates 10 the following
conventions:
state nominating convention ut Charles
ton Wednesday. July ~.
Congressional convention for Second
district at Kcyser, Tuesday, July ~
Senatorial convention for Fourteenth
district, the time and place not yet fixed
upon.
Each district il entitled 10 delegates in
each Of tine above named conventions ~
follnMs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

How do you enjoy the remarkable
prosperity and the full dinner pail
that Republican policies are glviag
your
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

Big cuts or little cuts. small scratches or
bruises or big ones are healed quickly by
DeWuis Witch Hazel Salve. II Is espe-
caily good for piles BE sure to get De-
Wlt's. Sold by Stuckier's drug store w
NJ Dent. Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

IL is understood that much of the
platform is already written and that
II will declare for tariff revision IN
the interest of those who favor The
revision and against revision of
the tariff by the friends and bene-
hciaries of that measure. It will in-
dorse w. J. Bryan and 1t will con.
tain ce"snre OF the Republican party
tor It's reckless and exrravag4nt ex.
pendltures; denounce the action of
the lower house Of congress In pass.
ing the Crumpacker bill to restrict
southern repI esenIalion ia congress.
aud declare for the improvement Of
the public highways.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

"A question which seems To agitate
the minds of many politicians, both
Democratic and Republican. is the
platform that the Democracy will
make at Denver, and the claim is
made that If It condemns govern.
nent ownership of railroads 1t can
not nominate Mr.. Bryan, and if il
Endorses government ownership II
will be tantamount To surrender of
the election IN advance; again. If Il
be silent on that question and noml.
nate man in favor tf u the party
will have the burden of the issue to
carry. Ii is generally admitted to
be knot'y problem and the uues.
ton is, What will the convention do
with it1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
Opposition Have Given U All Hope
Of DsIealins Br!an.
WILL GET NOMINATION At DENVER
Planks Tor the Pluform-W ash lngtop
To BE headquarters Far
the. a.. A. x.
From oar Regular Correspondent.

From Oar Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June TO-
Mr.. Bryan's lead IN the race ton the
Democratic Presidential nomination
increases from week TO week aud,
apparently. the opposition have given
up all hope ot defeating him, or of
even preventing his nomination on
the FIRST ballot. The attention of
Democratic politicians in Washing
ton is now turned to- he second
place on the ticket, aud while there
have been many Tumors connecting
John Mitchell with this place II Is
now believed that the labor vote
would no, be especially pleased by
such a choice. The claim is made
that Mitchell would be more innuen.
tial as governor of the state of Iii.
nois, to which office he is said to
aspire, than as presiding officer of
the senate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

A movement has been set on foot
to make Washington the permanent
convention city Of the Grand Army
OF the Republic and systematic
campaign has been Instituted with
this end II view by the board of
directors of rhc chamber of com.
mefce of this city. At a meeting of
lhr board ii was decided to have the
secretary nf The chamber c"mmuni.
cate with every Grand Army post in
the country, aud with such other
organizations aud individuals as NAV
be OF benefit in accomplishing the
desired result.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-06-18

Gov. Glenn. of Norh Carolina,
called on the Pfesiden, rec ntIy, by
whom hewas most cordially received,
aud he told a correspondent that he
was just ~ receipt of a letter from
Nh Bryan asking MN to second his
nomination for the Presidency.
secretary Straus has arranged for
a thorough investigation Of the ope-
ralion' Of the telegraph companies
Of the country under the provisions
Of resolution adopted recently by
the senate. The inquiry wifi ex'end
into 'he receipts and expendi nres
cot the Iw0 companies. the wag S
they pas, the c1ndiiion f their EN-
plOyes, the hours of labor. and
other matters perls Dibg TO the
operation Of the companies. Sec
retary Straus has placed the invests
CATION 10 The hands 4 the commits
sioner Of labor. Dr. Charles p. Neill,
aud 'hc commissioner OF corpora
tions, Hefber, Knox Smith. They
will cooperate IN The work Of the
inquiry, Commissioner NeiIl looking
after the labor end and Commis.
sloner Smith conducting the inves-
tigstIon into the financial affairs Of
the companies. The report will be
ready for submission to the senate
when i, reconvenes 10 December
next.
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AMADISC on SQuAnE
ARARIAN NaGEET@
ROO1
BY o. HENRY.

Copyright. 1906. by the S. 5. Mcclure Col
THO Carson Chalmers, in his apart.
ment near the square. Phillips
brought the evening mail. Be
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In VI. WILLIAMS. Secretary.