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The Power OF Leaders.

There need be no fear if Mr..
Bryan is defeated for the nomina.
,ion but that he Will give hearty
support to whoever is the Demo
cratic standard bearer. That he
might not be able to control all his
followers is quite likely, as no leader
ever can. He could not get them
to vote tor Judge Parker in 1904,
and there are those who believe that
he did not try very hard to do so.
Mr.. Bryan was too smart a politi-
clan to work very hard for a losing
cause, and his eye was fixed on the
future. He made speeches for Judge
Parker, but as the result shows did
not make votes for him. He could
not persuade many of his friends
amongst the Democrats of Missouri
and Indiana to take enough interest
in the election 10 go to the polls.
uiS anu the ucSlfc 10 win now leads
so many Democrats to wish some
other candidate nominated, for ,hey
fear MIR. Bryan has too many enc
mics TO achieve success. The numer.
Gus states that have already deter.
mined on uninstructed delegations
means that over one-third of the
convention will prevent the nomiaa-
ton of Mr.. Bryan, and that the
majority of the Democrats of those
states desire free and full confer
cnce with other states before de.
Gliding on he candidate. Mr.. Bryan
was defeated in trying to control
the convention in 1904 and a great
par, of his power over his followers
vanished, for they would not follow
his lead and vote for the nominee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
Give Us a Rest

Can prosperity be manufactured
to order? Some St. LOUIS people
seem to think so and have there fore
organized the "Nstioral Prosperity
ASSOCIATION" IT is much to be
doubted, though, from their motto
if they feel hopeful Of results. for
GIVE US rest and sunshine" indi.
Gates that tired feeling that has re-
duced the volume Of business after
the Republican dcbsuch Of the last
few years. Those members of the
Prosperity Association, who are
Republicans, are perhaps tired OF
Teddy; and undoubtedly they are
tired OF the exacuOns Of the tariff
fed trusts and corporations lust as
Democrats are But just now, when
congressman are being nominated
who have refused . r.form the
tariff, is no time 20 rest From
now until election day is time for
work. The standpat cry Of "give
as . rest" is just what produced the
panic and the continuing business
depression. Eternal vigilance. with
but little rest is the price OF pros
perity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
Try a cup of Parks coffee.
WEST VIRGINIA FARES WELL
Many cities Get Large Appropriations
la Public Building Bill.

The public building bill was passed
in the house OF representatives at
Washington with a rush. West Vir-
ginia fares well, with Bluefield.
Wheeling, and Fairmont each get
ting $50, 600 additional. Charles
ton is given SI25, 900 for enlarge
ment and Huntington S., 500 for i'm
provenents. Parkersburg was voted
$4,000 Tor additional grounds.
Morgantown and Point Pleasan,
get $3.50 for new buildings, both
having asked for more. Bellaire
was left out of The house bill, as
Congressman Weems pushed through
$40, 900 tor Steubenvllle. and Sena
tor Scott will add an appropriation
for Bellaire when the bill reache.
the senate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
4 Divided JIouse

The 'wo Republican factions in
congress are divided between Roose.
welt and anti Roosevelt, with the
latter holding control, both through
the Organization and Jy numbers
ne cannon machine intends 20
pass only such legislation az the
leaders are compelled 90, h1, The
constant prodding by The President
has 50 scared the members from the
close and doubtful districts tba,
enough Of them may break away
from the machine program and
unite with the Democrats 10 pass
some reform measures.
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AUDITOR ASSAULTED.
Scherr Knocked Down in CIarksburg
Hotel During Political Argument.

Auditor Arnold c. Scherr, candi.
da:e for governor, was assaulted las,
Thursday evening in the lobby OF
the Waldo hotel, Clarksburg. BIZ
Frank Shultleworth, chief of detec.
tives Of ;he Fairmont Traction Com
pany, which concern IS owned by
the F1irmout Coal Company.
The assault is alleged to be due
TO the fight made by Shuttlcwor,h's
employers on Scher. which he took
onto himself owing to he fact thst
he had been drinking.
He first told the auditor that he
had NO chance 10 win, and when
Mr.. ocherr replied that he had a
right 10 his own opinion, struck him
IN the jaw. Telling him. Then before
he could be stopped he kicked Mr.
9cnerr several times.
He escaped through a crowd of
doctors attending the medical meet.
ing
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Hon. Louis Bennett forging rap.
Idly 70 the front in the Democratic
g1benatoual race, and at presen,
looks like an easy winner. Mr..
Bennett is a man OF wealth, ability.
and high standing. In many re-.
spects he typifes the best ideas and
traditions Of the old line Ieffersonian
Democracy. The appearance Of
such a man as the candidate Of the
WILD West Virginia Democracy will
mean battle royal for the control
ot the state lt wil' mean that an
able and vigorous campaiqner will
lead The Democracy and that no
votes WI. be lost either from lack Of
effort or on account Of the personal
record Of the candidate. In the
goyernors chair Mr. Bennett would
make an able, and The IntelliQencey
believes a thoroughly upright and
competent Official. Wheeler Intel.
ligencer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
RBEDSYILLR KNIGHTS.
New Lodge starts on with Seventeen
Charter Members

More than 200 visiting Knights
invaded Reedsvjlle last Friday to
assist in installing new lodge OF
Knights Of Pythias. The ceremonies
began at $3.50 =. ~. and continued
until after 4 O'Clock Friday morn
ing.
The new lodge starts of with sew.
enteen charter members, VINO we're
initiated, together with four mem
bsrs Of other lodges who will sfil.
iste with the new lodge.
KiogwOod was we'll represented
at the ceremonies, a special rain
being run from Rowlesburg for the
occasion.
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nor the COW, nor the corn which is
in bis crib; but whatsoever thou de.
sirest thou shalt buy from him and
thou shalt pay the price thereof in
the coin Of the realm.
Thou shalt keep these command
ments and teach them to thy chill
dren unto the third and fourth gen.
Grafton tr1t they may be made to
flourish aud wax rich when thou art
laid TO rest with thy fathers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
HOUSE
WORK

Thousands of American women
In our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
brought on and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought to
have help to overcome tho pains and
aches which daily make life q burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

The Republican leaders in con
gress profess TO be anxious TO lay
bare the immaculate record of the
Republicans on campaign fund con-
tributions 9nd expenditures, but they
refuse to allow the bill for publicity
to come to a vote so that inqulsitive
people might inspect the "dough-
haos
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

A great many pc ople imagine they have
heaTt trouble when the fact is that the
Whole trouble lies in the stomach. The
heait are not necessarily heart trouble we
suggest that you start with the stomach
snd whenever you feel a depression after
eating or whenever your food seems IA
nanseate take Kodol 1t will not be very
appear Take Kodol now and until Won
Know YOU are right agaiI. There isn't any
DOUBT about what it will do and Won viii
hnd the truth OF this statement verified AZ
yer you have used Kodo for a lew weeks
Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

President Roosevelt says the real
malefactors of great wealth have
been piloried. Which one, Mr..
President Even that practical
man Hartman has not been in
dicted, let alone pilloried.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

FOR SECONDHAND MACHINERY
We have IN stock traction engines. ono j. l.
Case one Prick one AUltrnan 4 Taylor, each f21TP
one Case II HIP. one Russell and one Gt User 10 HIP
one Frick HIP; two Russell compound is HIP two
~ HIP. one 20 HIP; two 10 HIP single cylioder; one
Prick skid boiler - ZIP; fro boz. with center-crank
~ HIP engine. mounted On boiler; ia fine shape
one Russell compound 20 HIP: one Hart tubular
boiler and conter-crank engine, % HIP half arch
front, with ell fixtures and fittings except stack.
used but little. One Russell sawSnilL practtrnliv
new; loft hand. All tho above machinery h re-
built thoroughly repaired, and Is practically same
runner burra, 20-inch. repaired and IN good run
Ming order almost new; one No Kelley duplex
grinder and crushcr; ono set Of wagon trucks. will
carry - tons; several solid tooth Jaws 70 81 inch.
lot oi good band wheels. various sizes up 10 CO.
men kusscll now thfeshcrs. tFqcton engines. and
portablcs FOR sale. We can NJ you ont With any.
thing you need new and sccoud-band We awnIt
your commands WV. NJ. KfNckID
Cameron. W. Va.
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along In the ordinary way The entire
pressing whenever the material
~ dress Is without seams on the shoulder The
children
child three years of age requires 2
inches
Us S6
tration yards of insertion
full be
PAO"1pN' ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Many requests from c4tsrrh sufferers who
use atOmizers have caused us TO put np
Liquid Cream Balm, p new and convenient
form oi Elys Cream Balm the only femedy
Tor catarrh which can always be depended
on ln power 20 alIaY Inflammation TO cleanse
the cloggcd air passages 90 promote free.
natural breathing thc two forms OF Cream
Balm are alike. Liquid Cream Balm is sold
by sll druggists for 7sc including spraying
New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Weak women should read.my Book No 4
Tor Women" 1t was written expressly for
women who are not well. The Book No. A
tens OF DR.. Shops Night Cure" and iust
how these soothing. healing antisentic Snn'
positories can be successfully applied. The
book and strictly confidential medical ad~
vice. is entirely free Write Dir Shoon.
Eacine. Wis. The Night Cure is sold by
Stricklet's drug store ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

The Manufacturers Association is
about to organize a. business mems
political party To take hand in the
approaching campaign. Alter the
t. battle is over they will have more
experience and less money.
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the Democrats In their legislative
program without a hitch.

the Democrats IN their legislative
program without hitch.
The officials of the National Pros.
periIy Association have been here
soliciting the help Of the President
in their effort 'to keep the dinner
pail full; to keep the pay car going;
to keep the factory busy; to keep
the workman employed; to keep the
present wages up"
This excellent and fetching pro-
gram appealed to the President and
he eagerly Endorsed it. The pros
perity association is backed by the
money of the railroads, and It's lit
erature declares "our prosperity
came with the prosperity of the rail.
roads; it declined when adversely
struck the railroads We do not
believe We can have the full meas.
ure OF prosperity again until the
railroads are prosperous"
H##
This quotation is most interesting
in view of the fact that the railroads
are making arrangements for a
sweeping advance in rates, and they
badly need some public opinion on
their side and have taken the faith
cure method of securing it. Look
on the bright side of things, they
tell us, and have faith in the future
and "the pay car will keep gong
If the railroads are indorsed in IN
creasing thei rates. Perhaps Increas-
ing railroad ates will produce pros
perltY, but whether the people, by
paying this assessment of some hun
dreds Of millions, will want pros
perily by that route is doubtful. 1t
is disagreeable to turn a deaf ear to
such beautiful plea as the pros.
petily association suggests; but one
cannot hep sueg s,irg that perhaps
If the railroads would reduce rates
the wheels II industry might move
the faster There is nothing like
low rates to foster business and
keep ihs idle cars moving.
~#z
IL is said that The Presidents
change Of hear, on the subject Of
railroad rates and ne labor legisla
ton proposed by him in so many
spectacular messages 10 congress
was produced by the receipt of thou
sands Of kilograms from members Of
the Manufacturers Association, of
which the virle Mr.. Van Cleave is
the leading spirit If the manufac-
turers openly threatened to bolt the
G.. o. p. and cut off ITS supplies of
Doodle for The corruption Of the
floating vote this year, no wonder
that Mr.. Roosevelt was silenced.
Perhspe that is Why he is COW will.
ing TO forego anti injunction bills,
prosecution OF railroads, and run
ming amuck after corporations until
the Republican dough bags are re
plenished again
ROBERI MILLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

The naval bill just passed by con-
gress carries an appropriation of
SI2a, 662,7I5 Are we not paying
too much for our whistle?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Gov. Johnson. Of Minnesota, was
the most observed and influential
Of all the governors that gathered
at the White House, and most
sought after Of al who gathered
there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
Iingwood, Ma, 81, 1905.

Is the President independent OF
congress in the command of the
army and navy2 This is the newest
Issue IN politics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

For thirty years Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear.
Ing down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, LYNN, Mass.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

r. NJ. Ramsey, minister, announces
the following services for suneoy, May
-: 10 a. m, Sunday school, Jesus
Death and Burial" II q. ~. worship.
"The Well by the Gate" Anthem,
go Love the Lord"--Ashford. 3 p. M. .
Christian Endeavor, Being a Christian. q"
1880 p. m. worship, "Achan." Anthem.
" Holy Memories" Adams; solo. "Jcru-
salem Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening 80, "Jesus Risen"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

A successful school turns out successful
teachers. That explains the success Of
the students Of the Kingwood Normal
School
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

like the underfac-
ing. is generally
machine stitched
I'm place, although
this Is not obliga-
tory.
Pressing Is one OF
the most important
things I'm the max
ign of n dress, and
too much cannot be
said to the home
dressmaker about
1t. Az a rule, 1t is
here the amateur
shows her weak
ness, and many
realize this and
send their skirts to
a tailor for this
final touch, since II
cannot be denied
that a mans hand
alone can give to
the garment this
necessary finish that
marks at once the
experienced hand.
However, with care,
patience and n lit.
tie experience you
may accomplish all
this at home, and
but few directions
are needed. Always
remember to press
on the wrong side,
not to have the iron
too hot and, above
\ all things, that a
4 piece OF wool or
cotton goods should
4 be dipped I'm cold
water, wrung out
thoroughly and then
smoothly applied
over the part to be
\ gone over with the
~ iron. A firm, even
pressure is all that
is require d, OF
course, always bear.
ing In mind to lift
the iron on the bias
a Il IN or nnrund
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Have YOU used DR.. Fshrneys Teething
syrup u IS the whole thing Babies like
a. Cures all stomach troubles.
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Our .WASH|NGTONsLETTR
National Capital the Mecca OF
Conventions.
CONGRESS TO ADJOURN SATURDAY
Reform Legislation VIII Get No SHOW
ibis SessiOn-BoOdle Plays
Important Part.
From or Regular Correspondent.

FROM oar Regular Correspondents.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May TO-
Washington is full of delegates to
conventions. Four were held here
last week, all of great national i'm.
poitance. The American Water
Works Association, the National
Drainage ASSOCIATION, the Civic AS
ISOLATION, and the convention of
governors. The most important of
these conventions was the assem-.
bling of the governors OF forty.five
states, with practically the whole of
the United States government, with
President Roosevelt as chairman and
host. Such an array of the leading
men of the nation has never been
seen before, and the most conspicu
Gus figure at this gathe ring was Gov.
Johnson, of Minnesota, whom his
friends expect to see nominated for
President. If Gov. Johnson were
not candidate he would still COM
mand general attention, as he EVIL
IDENTIFY possesses those two good
qualities, common sense and fear
lessness, combined with honesty OF
purpose and the power to express
his opinions and impress them upon
| others.
The Republican leaders are de-
termined on an early adjournmen,
of congress, and have tentatively
agreed upon May 20, but the con.
troveIsy between the President and
congress over the control of The
army has become acute. In The
senate, on the 18th inst, Senator
Rayner, of Maryland. read letter
relating to the punishment inflicted
on Col. Stewart, Of the regular army
without trial, and made a fierc,
attack on the President, charging
him with usurpation and the substl
tuition of martial law in the place O
the constitution and the laws o. tn,
land. This Mr.. Rayner character
lied as military despotism. Senate
Foraker gave notice tina, he woulC
speak again on the Brownsville af
fair within day or two.
The letter of the President tc
Senators Stewart, of Vermont, an,
Smith, of Michigan, in which h,
declared himself supreme over tn,
army and navy without regard t,
any law of congress Will probabl,
be placed il the Congressional Rec
ord before the debate closes, an,
may result IN action b. the senate
which would postpone the adjourn
ment of congress.
The much amended currency bill
will be discussed IN the house in
day or two, and will probably b
passed practically as agreed upon a
the Republican conference. 1t ma
be called a purely imitation measur
with the government guaranty @
the notes, and will undoubtedly in
volve the treasury in endless troubl
in the future, as all makeshift finan
cial measures do. There are tw
reasons for passing it at this lat
day; first, because this Republica
congress must show it has don
something; and second, because tn
Wall street bankers are demandin
this initiation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21
LYDIA r.. PINKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as boon and a blessing,
as 1t did to Mrs. +. Ellsworth, Of
Mayville, N. Y, and to Mrs. w. p.
Boyd, of Beaver Falls, Pa, who say /:
II was not able to do my own work,
owing to the female trouble from which
1 suffered. Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound helped me wonderfully,
and I am SO well that can do as big a
days work as ever did. 1 wish every
sick woman would try Il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

In consequence Of this practically
do.nothing congress a large number
Of Republican congressman will
wend their way home with but little
heart 10 face their outraged con.
stituents, especially those whose dis
tricts are close and doubtful. Many
Of these already see their Demo
cratic opponents looks Of delight
at the standpat policy these Repub.
liczn members have Endorsed and
voted for; the gag rules adopted to
prevent the Democrats from discuss.
ing and amending measures, and
with all that, the lack Of practical
legislation.
The Democrats have worked to
gether as one man under their able
leader, John Sharp Williams, whose
constant victories in debate over all
the Republican leaders has united
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

The principal r-f rm legislation
that the Democrats have been fight
ing tor is all to be neglected, in
GLIDING the repeal uf the tariff lax
on wood pulp and print paper, and
the Till to prevent political oorrup.
ton by the publication OF campa'en
expenses Of all parties. The meas
ures recommended by President
Roosevelt for the amendment TO The
antitrust law 10 limit injunctions
against labor unions and ALLOW rail.
roads to combine and pool have not
even been reported by committees.
The remarkable thing about this
early adjournment is, that although
the Presidents program Of reforms
is almost entirely rejected, yet IT
appears that he IS willing to see
congress adjourn without further
effort to force congress 10 consider
those reform measures.
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a little money and time invested now
IN attending the Kingwood Normal School
VIII bring big returns in salary next win
ter y word % the wise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Air. John kIbs. q Vn.ng IA saws 81
a,9Fe peen selling DeWuts Kidney and
bladder Pills Tor about a year and tb.V
give better satisfaction than any pIji Z eve,
500 Inere are dozen people here who
faction In every case have ussJ 49,.
"l'h Hhe results sold bY Strick.
Ter drug store w. NJ Dent Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

The teacher who wants b. succeed At
icnds ecbool-fhc Kingrood Normal.
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a card will bring full particulars. Send
today and find out how 30 get ready "a
become teacher. The Kingwood Normal
does IL.
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TOday's Suggestion by Ellen Stan.
ONE PIECE DRESS FOR CHILDREN.

oW finish the
peed with undertaking
the majority OF
gored hared and modes
the lower edge straight 1t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

Soft drinks at Parks restaurant.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-21

LuslIo FInIsh made % ~ ID.
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Lustro Finish msde to wax on.