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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
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With tho total vote for candidates for
President and governor lacking in only
four counties and with the maiorities re-
ceived from these, the final result of the
election in West Virginia has been ar
rived at.
For the Presidency Bryan received
los, 276 votes and Taft $780, Tafrs
plurality Is 1854; Roosevelts plurality
IN 1901 was 81 $50,
For governor, Bennett, Democrat, re-
ceived 100, 026 votes and Glasscock. Re-
publican, ll2, sos; Glasscocl<'s plurality
is ll,S19, Dawson's plurality in 1901
was S,97l.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there Is AZ least one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure
IN all It's stages, snd that is cataTfh. Hans
CatsTrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known TO the medical fraternity Catsrrh
being = constitutional disease req uTes .
constitutional tire itment Hairs Catafrh
Cure Is taken internally. setting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitute u aud
assisting nature IN doing its work. Tue
proprietoTs have so much faith iu its ours.
tive powers that they offer ffoo for any case
that u fails TO cure. Send for list OF test
moniais.
Address Y. ] CHENEY q Co Toledo. o.
Sold bv all druggists. 7sc
Take Halls Family Pills Tor constipation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
DIdn't Know IL Mas Loaded

James S. Fisher, Of Tunnelton, was
accidentally shot Saturday afternoon by
John Gibson, who playfully took a re-
volyer off a nail on the wall and snapped
it at Fisher. But one chamber contained
cartridge and this was sent whizzing
into Fishers shoulder He thought the
weapon was empty. Fisher was removed
TO the Miners hospital, Fairmont
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
SundnY NerHIeea

Kingwood Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. G.. w. Bent, pastor. You are cor
daily invited 10 worship with us at the
following Sunday services: Sunday school
at 10; public worship at IL. At this serv-
ice the church roll will be called. All
members are requested 10 BE- present.
Epworth League at G:45; preaching at
z .30-Subiect, "Why ! Am Methodist. "
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

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nd Sootitns TO the s,nst,V embrau.
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talked iuio taking suasi ut.- Tor En D,
rrram b,m. n 4 druggists S..,u. Pnce 60,
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York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

The question OF n bond issue 10 put in
water works and a sewerage system at
Parsons, w. Va, was voted upon favor
ably, there being PA votes for and only
~ against. The issue is $50 600.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
The Testimony of These Three Housewives Beyond All Cav
That Peruna Is a Safe and Useful Remedy
Gained Flesh on Peruns.

Mrs. Hattie Hamilton, II. +. ID. No. .
Sparta, KY, writes:
81 have taken two bottles of Peruns
and commenced on the third one. L did
notreally need the third one, but thought
II best to take another bottle.
81 have always weighed 100 pounds
but since 1 began taking Poruna weigh
100, for the first time in all my life, and
am now thirty-threo years old. Your
medicine has surely done mo grea,
deal of good, and have recommended
Il TO several others who have begun
taking it.
"My mother, who Is seventy six years
old, had grown so weak she could
scarcely walk. Sho took two bottles OF
Peruna and Is ficshier and looking WE'LL
internal Catarrh.
Mrs. NJ. F. Jones, of Burning Springs,
KY, writes;
"No family should ever DO without
Pcruna, for IL is an unf1iling cure for
colds, and &c Is an excellent remedy 10
prevent and relieve Group.
"And 60 speak from a standpoint OF
experience, can candidly say that "a "a
the remedy for internal ca tarrh.s shall
not hesitate Co recommend IL, especially
TO all suffering women.
"Peruna has gained full confidence
and permanent stay in our home"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

You may work twenty hours day /.
and still be neglccting your business--un-
less you are advertising ]. progressively.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
Consultation. Iorpld Liver.

Mrs. Anthony Rauch, 900 N. Walnut
street, Bucyrus, o., writes:
az was suffering from obstinate con-
stipation and torpid liver, when took
your advice and purchased six bottles OF
Poruna and Manalin. When had taken
only one bottle felt much better, and
since / have taken two moro bottles i
feel entirely we'll, but I will continue
taking the medicine for short time 70
make sure OF my cure.
al think Manalin Is one of tho finest
remedies for constipation that oycr
tried. i will never be without it. II
has made mo SO strong. can do a
days work and never tire. am so
glad do not get those dizzy spells any
more. haven't had one since 1 took
your medicine.
81 cannot thank you enough for what
your medicine has done for mo. All
sick people should give IL fair trial."
Kidneys and Bladder.
Mrs. Gus. IL. Carlson, Box 2OI, Orion
vile, Mimi, writes:
al had catarrh of tho kidneys and
bladder. have taken Peruna until
now, and do not think need TO take IL
any longer.
81 feel well, and my tongue ia clear,
aud have no bitter taste in my mouth.
am very thankful for PerunR."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
UTkST VIRGINIA NOR rHERN X. X
Wv In effect October "a, 1907.

No. ? connects with -. & o. No. 3 west
bound and No. q eastbound.
No. 3 connects with Is. q q. Nos. "a and
= ca stbornd and No s. westbound.
HENRY HANST. General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
Peruns Their Family medicine.

Mrs. Anna @. Hyde, 10 Il. Yamhiii
street, Portland, Oregon, vicc President
Literary and Educational Organization
of New Hampshire, writes;
"I am pleased 10 endorse Pcruna rs An
ail-round good family medicine, and
one that lie safe 20 give children. Igive
it to mine st the least suggestion of .
cold and take IL myself TO build mp my
strength and nerves.
"My sister, who IA living with me,
uses Peruna, too, and she IL loud I'm its
praises.
"four medicine Is certainly worthy
OF praise"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

estimony which any household remedy
'timony Of those who have used it. Il
Useless to discuss Peruna from . theo-
'oint 1t IL what Peruna win do, not
10 say about IL, that constitutes svi.
The housewives Of the United States
what Peruna will do. They have
d IL. They have realized it, benefit
IN the family. They arc the ones that
are competent to speak Of It.
- Self-appointed critics know moth
ing fit whatever.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

{. Stops only on signal or notice TO Con
ductoT.
Come ctions at Morgantown--No. IS with
Is 4 q, No from Fairmont at S:S3 q. m.
No. v with Is x o. No so from Piusburg az
I2:o4 p. M: No. 10 with Is. & o. No. 81 from
Fairmont at 40 p M: No. 10 with Is. & o
No. so Tor FaiTmoDt az f2;o4 m, and with
No.SI for Ptisburg at 3 40 p. M: No 10 with
Is. * o. No, for FaTmont at o:33 p IN. lex
cept Sundays) and with No. 4 at $500 p. IN
mo. % at B'54 p IN. on sundays
Connections al M. x X. Junction No IS
with B. 4 q No. 6 for east at on a. m. and
with No. u Tor west at 1914 a M. No ~
with BIZ o No.I4 for east at 3 az p m. No.
"a Tor east at $40 p m except SundaYS)
and No. S. from west at 4:II y. M; No. 70
with B.& o. No, n Tor east at 7:33 y. m.and
No. for west at s;77 q. m. (No.7I SundRys);
No. 70 with u. .. No. from east at ISL
am. and MOI from west at 9:II a.. m; No
rs with o. No "a from west at 3:34p
m. and No.79 from west at $40 9. m. texcepi
sundays; No. 40 with Is. & o. No. "a from
west atz:33p. m.
y X. BRETT. General Manager.
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Baoksche. Headache.

Mrs. Tressie Nelson, 600 N. Fifth Ave,
Nashville, Tenn, writes,
"As Peruna has done me q world of
good, feel In duty bound TO tell Of &c, In
hopes that 10 may meet the eye OF como
woman who has suffered a. did.
"For Ave years really did not know
what . perfectly vol day was, and II
did not have headache, had back acho
or pain somewhere and really life was
not worth tho effort 1 made TO keep
going.
IA good friend advised mo 20 use
Peruna and i was glad 20 try any thing,
and am very pleased TO say that six
bottles made new woman OF me and
have no more pains and lifo looks bright
again."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12
Catarrh OF Bowels.

Mrs. Maggie Durbin, 1882 North street,
Little Rock, Ark, writes;
ST was troubled for fivc years with q
chronic disease. 1 tried every thing
heard OF, but nothing did mo any good.
Some doctors said my trouble was ca.
tarrh OF tho bowels, and some said con-
sumption OF the bowels. Ono doctor
said he could cure me. took his medi.
cine two months, but IL did mo no good.
"a friend OF mino advised me 20 ssy
Pcruna and did so. after had taken
two bottles found IL was helping me,
30 I continued it's use, and IL has cured
mo sound and well.
"T can recommend Peruna TO anyone,
and II anyone wants 10 know what
Peruna did for mo IL they will write 70
me will answer promptly"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

hydrocarbons & KINGWooD r. Il
III In effect May ~ 1908
Subject to change without notice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-12

The Argus q New Lssatsd In The
D.. J. \. kIag BsIldiag on Main
Street. Gene In.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
AT nERcY OF RAILROADS.

Judge Trieber of the Federal court in deciding that the railroad commissioners are in contempt of court and subject to penalty because they entered suit against the rail roads for enforcing rates approxi- mately 100 per cent higher than the old ones, apparently has placed the shippers of Arkansas at the mercy of the railroads.
 The rates objected to are general ly conceded to have been made high for the purpose of being cut in coming to a compromise, but the ruling of the court gives the roads at least temporary power to collect them, or even higher if they choose to do so. In any event. it throws all the burden of proving the rates upon the peoples rep at the same time fore ing the people to pay the excessive charges.
 This certainly is not encouraging .o those people who would like to believe that the law really protects -hem in their rights and against the of corporations.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
A Towns Business Manager.

An instructive experiment in
 municipal administration is under
 way in Staunton, Va, city of 1000
 inhabit ints, where the local authori-
 ties have intrustcd the job of run
 ming the town to d business mana
 ger. The city retains the form of
 political organization required by
 law and is governed from legal
 standpoint by a mayor and city coun-
 cil. These officers, however, have
 delegated the purely business func-
 tions of local administration to the
 business manager elected by them
 for a period of one year and directly
 responsible to them. He is given
 free hand in buying city supplies and in making municipal contracts.
 Every three months he submits report to the council. as a board of directors, and his acts are passed upon, usually with approval. He suggests such legislation as is re- quired to authorize his projects. In brief his position is practically the same as that of the general manager of large business corporation.
 Staunton business manager has been in office since last April. Since that time he has evidently made good, for after having given him term of one year, the council has reelected him for another term. He has saved money to the tax payers according to his own state ment and given an economical and efficient service. For one thing he was able to place contracts for granolithic paving at seventy-one cents square yard instead of the S2 the council was paying prior to his These results are to those accomplished by the commission form of government in other cities. AS every one knows the difficulty of converting a munich pal administration into a purely business proposition is that local is a political as we'll as a business affair, and the two things cannot be legally separated. The Virginia town seem to have over come this difficulty by the simple expedient of employing an officer to conduct the purely business part of local administration, while the po- litical functions are retained in the officials regularly chosen by the peo- pie in accordance with the state constitution and laws. IN Washington Herald.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26

as to be almost beyond belief. It is little wonder that claims have staked out on all the available land near.
 But Mir. J. V. Bare, who is credit ed with the discovery, while enthu- siastic, still goes out on his runs as auditor on the railroad, and prob ably is not spending any extra money on the strength of prospects of wealth.
 But, as said before things look good" Mir. Bare may have found the thing hundreds have searched for in vain. For his sake and for the sake of young Mena, old Polk county and great old Arkansas, let us hope that his fondest hopes will be realized.
 Here's to his golden wealth, and his family's golden wealth. May they live long and prosperl
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
PLENTY OF EXER-
 CISE NECESSARY

Plenty of regular exercise must be taken in order to keep ths body in Il healty condition. Any excessive or unusal exertiou, however, is sure to cause stiffness and soreness of the muscles ana joint.
 To counteract this effect there is nothing better than Sloan's Lin iment. Lay it on lightly where the muscles have been strained; it re- quires orubbing forit penetrates right to the bone, relives any con gestion and inflammation and makes the muscles elastic and pliant.
 Sloan Liniment is a great boon to athletes for it not only relieves pain and stiffness. put 1t is an ex- cellent.remedy for sprains, cuts bruises and cramps.
 MT. J. + Price of TuscumOla, Ala, writes:-''l am an engineer on the Southern Road from Chat tanooga to Memphis, Tenn. The continued elevation of my arm upon the throttle gives 1t a sore feeling when on q long journey' and there is nothing that will take the soreness out like Sloan s liln' iment. and I keep a bottle Tn my grip always.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
GET TOGETHER.

President Roosevelt certainly gave the labor leaders who attended dinner given by him for them a good piece of advice, while at the same time making them a definite promise of assistance. He said:
 "Now you labor people get to- gether, find out what you want and let us know, and, by George, we will try to help you out both by legis- lation and in the courts"
 That sounds like business, and suggests the right thing begin at the beginning. The great reason why labor and the producing peo- pie generally have not secured what belonged to them, while the corporations did. is that the former did not get together. They did not find out in a comprehensive, concise manner what they wanted. The other fellows did. with the usual result where there is a united effort.
 There is today going on in Wash ington a contest over a change in the tariff laws. The big protected industries are working together on hand every minute to protect their interests, while the people, those who pay the bills are not working together not even, one might say, working at all. A few men are rep resenting them in a more or less half-hearted manner, with little or no united, compact support hehind them.
 The laboring men, the farmers. the producers in all walks of life must, as the President says, should "get together, ' find out what they want, and then they will find able champions for their cause.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
BITS OF EVERY DAY PHILOSOPHY
iAtchison Globe

l kAlCuison 0ipbc.l
 Every man mistakes merited pun ishment for persecution.
 Introduce wisdom into love af- fair and yol will break in up. The more worthless the man, the more difficult it is to satisfy him. A real nice man is one who is as polite to a girl of 57 as to one of IF.
 There are some people that noth- ing improves except a slap in the mouth.
 Vixen a man commences to seek office he generally keeps it up the balance of his life.
 The way to succeed can be boiled down to one rule: make a speciality of your business.
 There are distressingly few chil- dren who like to see their parents spend their money on themselves.
 You can make bet that the chiI dren are spoiled, and win, if the mother says they are sensitive"
 There are lots of people who look sad for no other reason than that it is good way to invite recital of their troubles.
 When we hear a girl play the piano, we feel sorry that she has accomplished so little with all her hard work.
 We have noticed that you can sell dom say of a girl "She is pretty" !" that some girl present doesn't add Yes, and she knows it."
 No doubt the first thing a girl angel does when she gets to heaven, IS to use her crown for hair roll. and comb her pompadour over it.
 No doubt you think there is a lot of complaining in the community in which you live. No more complain ing In your community than in others, probably.
 There are many fine things to admire in the human family. One of the finest is the manner in which all the children of a family love the
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
Consolidated Elections.

The question of the consolidation of elections will come up in the next session of the legislature.
 A bill has already been drawn for introduction and it will be pushed by certain members who are favor able to the reform.
 There are many good reasons why it should be passed and few that suggest themselves that are defen- sble in opposition to it.
 A few years ago there was a gen eral opposition to a consolidation of the state with the Federal election because of a fear of an interference by the Federal government in state affairs.
 This fear is rather assumed than actual and there is no reason why it should cause alarm at this time.
 There is no iniquitous Force bill. and no likelihood of one.
 There is no reason to believe that voters will be compelled to march through a gauntlet of bayonets to the ballot box.
 But Arkansas has too many cleo tions, the political contests are over too much time. and in consequence. this year for in- stance, has been kept in unceasing turmoil.
 Let the September state election bt consolidated with the November which is done in many and a few Southern states.
 Arkansas can take an advanced step in this respect by emancipating itself from the old theory that it is not able to maintain it's political by holding its state elec- tion conjointly with that for the of president and members of Congress.
 Let us have fewer elections. Democrat.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
A TIME TO HELP.

The disastrous storm that left in its path death and destruction is the worst that has ever passed over any part of Polk county so far as known.
 Aside from the loss of life, it has left some of our nei shbors homeless, with nothing of the results of their labors save only desolate homesites and almost useless wreckage.
 Some of these people, in addition to the actual suffering already passed through, are face to face with want, save only as they are re- lieved by their neighbors. and friends.
 In Mena there are thousands who have escaped any loss. and if these will each do a part, show the true spirit of the Thanksgiving season, those whose losses have been so great may in a measure, at least, be relieved, and can take up the trend of life with renewed courage, where otherwise all would seem dark.
 There is much need.
 Now is the time to help.
 In the name of brotherly love and love of humanity; in the name of even mere justice, let Us get togeth- CT and do our part in this calamity.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26

derailments, resulting in loss 10 the roads of S1, ,6l7,39S in damage to cars and rolling stock.
 Who pays that $1,617,39S?
 It is charged on the books of the companies as regular wear and tear" It is an item of "deterlora- tion." It is paid out of the income of the company just like any other bills. Every quarter the amount IS about the same, and nobody thinks of not paying for such losses. Untll it is paid the dividends are not ilg- ured.
 During the year ended June 30, 1908, the total number of casualties on our steam railroads was 72,l53. Of these 3,764 were killed and 68,- 989 were injured. The resulting loss to the roads was -
 Who pays who sustains the loss resulting from the 3,764 deaths and the 68, ,689 injuries suffered on our railroads?
 The railroads expect for the cost of maintaining the claim depart ment, no. Are the doctors bills charged against the road along with the wear and tear' or the deterioration" to the rolling stock? No. Is the value of the human life to the widow and orphan chil- dren assessed as a regular and necessary expense in railroading! No. Is the helplessness of the cripple appraised and paid for along with the locomotive that went through the culvert? No.
 Why? Is human life cheaper than wood and iron? Is blood and agony more neglible than box cars and running gear? Is it just that the lumber and junk should be charged up to the loss of the stock holder, and the feet and hands of the engineer be charged up to the wife and children
 In imperial Germany, which we scorn as being ruled by Kaiser, who is now under fire as an cratic individual, they charge the cost of accidents to the industry which en- tails them. And in nearly all other civilized countries they do the same.
 Oh, we Americans have still some things to learn.
 Next time you hear the President talking about the necessity for a national law to compel every indus try to bear the burden ot it's loss in injury to the employed, think of the army of 3,764 railroad engineers, firemen, brakemen, conductors, etc., who march forth every year to cer- tain death. Think of the army of 68, ,989 railroad employees who march forth every year to certain injury. And then ask yourself if it is fair to charge that loss to those cripples and those widows and orphans, in- stead of spreading it over the gen. eral cost of railroad operation. = Southwest American.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-11-26
FARM AND GARDEN.

Fat hens do not lay well nor do too fat cows make good mixers.
 Shelter for your hogs, even in this mild climate, is necessary to get best results.
 It is as important Ito keep your fowls away from impure food as to furnish them good food.
 Recipe for fat poultry: Plenty of corn and clean water. Corn, how ever, is not good egg producer.
 It costs only little to have fresh vegetables all winter. How many Polk county farmers even try this ?
 Many people do not realize that most of their doctor bills would be saved during the winter by having plenty of fruit of almost any kind on the table.
 A good way to kill rabbits in an orchard IS to put strychnine in pieces of sweet potatoes. But surer way