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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

When an article has been scorched
by n too hot iron the scorch may be
removed IN this manner Dissolve in n
basin In which there Is n little water
as much borax as the water Will con-
tain. Place the basin on the stove TO
keep hot Soak the scorched portion In
the borax water and then lay It I'm tho
sun 20 bleach. Repeat as soon as &c
dries II the scorch has not been re-
mnRnn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
How to Keep Air Moist 4, Rooms.

A matron who is fond OF music and
owns a handsome grand piano says she
keeps 1t I'm tune much longer and pre-
vents II from drying out with the In
tense heat OF her city house by grow
Ing plants In water I'm her drawing
room. She raises Chinese lilies and
hyacinths in glass bowls and Jars and
usually has standing on tho piano or
near IL big rose jar or a large glass
pitcher filed with n dozen or more
vines Of tradescantin growing I'm wa
ter. This vine is better known as the
wandering Jew" and thrives as we'll
In water as in soil. 1t comes In tho
plain green and variegated leaves and
is charming addition to a room, as
well as making the mir more moist.
The vines root readily I'm water and
need comparatively little light. About
once week the plants are carefully
removed and the Jar washed and filed
with pure water. A small lump OF
charcoal I'm the water win keep it
from getting impure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
Support Your Paper.

When town does not support its local
paper properly you need not look for any
great progress in that locality. Local
newspapers are the signboards that tell
strangers who the people are and the class
Of business in which the people are en-
gagged. Take business man who never
patronizes his local paper and you can
scrape enough moss off Dis back b. pad 81
sofa. Ills ideas have morc than enough
room In tea cup, and he cannot stay
far enough ahead Of funeral procession
70 keep the corpse from runniagover him.
The HarDoon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
THE PEN|TENT WIFE,
tcopyrisht. 1909. by American Press Ass
clationl

tcopyrisht. 1909. by American Press Asso-
ciationl
-Aaryr' called Mrs. Fenton, the
pretty, young. but rather jealousy M
clined wife OF George Fenton. Mrs.
Fenton was plainly angry and held In
her hands letter which showed signs
OF having been carried long IN a pock.
ct With tobacco and pencils.
-iis. ma'am." answered Mary. com.
Ing TO the door. This door led 20 the
dining room. and IL was from there
that Mary came.
The little parlor OF the tiny fat had
another door which led TO the bed
room and still another which gave out
Into the general han. And Mary stood
looking with surprise at her young
mistress. for II was evident that she
was iaboring under some heavy
strain.
MARY. on. Mary. just to think I
have found this letter I'm Georges pock.
ct and I am heartbroken. never
thought he would do such a thing.
He always pretended TO love me sol"
And here she dissolved I'm tears.
"Oh. don't take on so! Now, beloike
Il wor somethin he picked up In the
strate TO show you"
"Oh. every one told me not to marry
commercial traveller. Listen: Ny own
lovey dovey. Your own ownest chicky
wicky Will wait at the gatey patey at
o. Don't forget your Dotty Dlmpie."
Now. Mary. am sure this letter IL
not an old one. I'll punish him! I'll
put his love to test that will show
whether he loves me or Dotty Dimple
best. Mary. I'll be dead when he
comes"
"Oh. Mrs. Fenton!
Now. don't cry, Mary. don't mean
really dead. but Pm going to pretend
II. and you must help me-"
Mrs. Fenton was very young.
IN go and get out my old Grape
veil and tie IL on the doorknob and
get some flowers and all sort OF things.
When he comes bring him right In
here. Lower the curtains, and I'll be
laid out on the table, and you get out
two OF my best sheets and a pillow.
Wen put these two tables together
end for end. and I'll be laid out on
them, and you pretend to cry. But you
must put the flowers on first. Then
watch him closely and tell me after
ward what he does. His train will be
here quarter TO 8, and we must hur-
ry. You get the things ready while /
am out"
Mary grumbled to herself that this
was the foolishest thing her young
mistress. who was so very emotional,
ever did. and she did not at all like
the idea OF pretending to be dead. But
hers not to reason why" and she did
as she was told
Mrs. Fenton had gone out through
the dining room and down the back
stairs. while Mary went to the linen
closet and looked for the best
sheets" and this took several min.
utes. Anyhow II took long enough for
George Fenton to open the hall door
with his pass key and come in quietly.
He looked sleepy and as though a
shave would do him good. His jolly
face was wreathed I'm smiles, which
faded slowly as he saw that his wife
was not there. His cigar had gone
out, and he yawned widely, saying:
Now. where Is Annie? Well the
game lasted until daylight, and am
in just 5000. Well. as she Is not here
guess I'll take a nap and n shave.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

The state board oi public works last
week announced the appointments Of the
county boards ofequalization and reviews
for the ifty-fve counties Of the state, as
provided for in the taxation legislation
passed at the last session OF the legisla-
ture. The Preston county selections are
Thomas y Jackson, Rep, Terra Alta,
Portland district; William a. Watson.
Rep, Fcllowsyllo, Reno district NJ. r.
Peil, Dem, Kingwood, Kingwood dis
trict
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Ia addition 10 making md keeping
ones premises ornate and tidy every
property owner should see that bis
street front presents the best possible
appearance. A neat fence or border
plantation. uniform. well planted ani
cared for street trees Of the right sort
and a green carpeted parkway make n
street frontage look decidedly CLASSY. %
II, as has often been said. the appear.
snce Of place Is an index 20 the char.
acter Of the inmates. II pays TO present
. good external appearance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

The town beautiful movement II
properly pushed will be a great benefit
TO an entire community. IL Is not only
helpful I'm It's tendency 10 enhance the
value Of property, but II contributes to
the Improvement Of the public health,
while adding much TO the pleasure OF
those who appreciate a well kept town.
Are you taking part In the town beau
tiful movement People with public
spirit and civic pride cannot afford 20
neglect this. Join the campaign and
help TO make your town more attrac-
tive and more beautiful
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
How 20 cl.an = VIII. Ball.

To clean n white belt make n rather
thick paste Of cream OF tartar and cold
water and rub the belt well with it.
Leave for nm hour and then rub with
a mixture OF alum and fuller's earth in
equal parts. Next day brush the belt
with clean soft brush tili all the pow
der IS removed. Rub again with some
coarse oatmeal 10 which a little pow
dered whiting has been added
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
How 70 HsndI. cold s,orsa. Fowls.

Massachusetts, state board OF health
has issued bulletin on cold storage
poultry. IN which this advice ~ given
to housekeepers: 'In order TO avoid
obtaining waterlogged and refrozcn
fowls the consumer should demand tho
frozen bird aud thaw Il himself. II
thawed quickly by immersion I'm a
bucket Of hot water II may bo eaten
with impunlty and with relish tho
same day II Is purchased. or n hung
overnight at room temperature It may
be ready for use the day following"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
NOVELTY IN BUSINESS
Necessary Feature OF Advertis-
ing For Home Trade.
VALUE OF COMMERCIAL CLUBS
Changes That They Have Brought
About In the Way Of Trade and
Prosrsss--hew Publicity Campaigns
Help In Booming Towns.


Prosrsss--how Publicity Campaigns
Help In Booming Towns.
There are many ways 20 advertise n
lown. but all OF them require keeping
,ternally at Il. The world will believe
almost anything II told Il often enough.
story made familiar has the weight
OF authority and accepted belief In its
favor. That is more than half the bat
tie. Perseverance. public spirit and
printers ink produce progress. IL that
Is not sufficiently alliterative. add push
as another Ingredient.
One necessary feature OF advertising
for home trade and growth Is novelty.
There arc so many new things I'm this
age that people have come 20 look for
the new. Whatever they may think OF
new thought, they ut least want new
sensations and new entertainment
This element OF novelty I'm advertising
was recently exhibited by Muscogee,
Okla. Muscogee may be young town
but Is old enough 10 have n commercial
club and get-up-and-go spirit that
should carry her far. Recently her
commercial club started 100 OF the
towns most hustling citizens cut on
the road TO talk for trade and progress
Count 'eml One hundredr That Is
quite bunch OF people for a munich.
pality OF that size to rally forth as ad-
vance agents OF prosperity. But tho
town that is not afraid OF doing big
things IL the one that is on the way
TO becoming big town.
The most novel feature OF Musco.
gees delegation was this badge pinned
TO each OF these hundred men:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03
Your PrInuna

should Doc a it representative of your
business, which means the high grade,
artistic kind. That the kind we 10. An
excellent assortment OF type, good presses,
and typographical artists. These repre-
sent our facilities for doing the kind Of
printing that will please you. The. prices
are right, and prompt delivery tho in-
variable rule at this Office,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

After using lamp burners for somo
time they become dirty and dingy. Put
them In a kettle and cover with boii.
ing water. Add a tablespoonful or 70
OF sal soda and a lump OF lye soap.
Take on and dry the burners, then
brighten them up by the use Of pow
dered charcoal or brick dnaf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

George brush up all Of the revOlv.
ere IN stock"
Yes. SIR"
And put a display Of them in the
front window"
What's the occasionf'
There n 10 be a peace conference 10
town"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Methodist Episcopal church, Tunnel
ton. Services every Sunday as follows
Sunday school, 9:45 q. M; preaching,
Hoo; Junior League, 2 p. M. class-
meeting, 500; EpwOrth league, G:45:
preaching, l:3O. Come % a. many Of
these services 81 yOu can. You arc well
come. Arthur MERREus. Pastor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Ihero are many limitations Of Dewitt
Cwboli1el Witch Hazel Salye-DcWit's :
is tle original. BE sur YOU get Dewitt I
CmDoilzed Witch Had salye when You
ak Tor a.. 10 is good for cnts, burns and
bruises and is especially good Tor piles.
Sold By Stricklor drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Sometimes you may be told that there
are other things just a. good A. DcWitfs
Kidney and Bladder Pills. That ism so.
Nothing made is a. good a. DcWitrs Kid.
ney and Bladder Pills Tor any ailments Of
thc kidney or bladder, which always re-
suit in weak back, backache. rheumatic
pains, rheumatism, and urinary disorders.
a trial Of DeWitts Kidney and bladder
Pills b. sufficient 10 convince you how good
they are. send your name 20 r.. G. De-
Witt & Co, Chicago, for a free trial box.
They are sold here by ystrickler' sdrug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Treat men too often hsve greater
faults than little men can eGord room
foE.-I.AnAor-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Have you used DR.. Fahrncy 3 Teething
syrup 10 is the whole thing Babies ike
IL. Cures all stomach troubles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

We do not know Of any other pill that
is as good as DEWITT Little Early Risers,
me famous little liver pilis--smali, gentle,
pleasant and sure pills with a reputation.
Sold by Stricklcr's drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-03

Subscribe for and read your own Anous.
Don't borrow il 81 your neigfbor BE
independent.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Davenport is
Appointed to
Succeed Warner
Deputy Commissioner Of Pensions for
Twelve Years to Take Charge
Of Bureau.

WASHINGTON. Nov. &.-James l. pav-
EXPORT, first deputy commissioner OF pen
sions. has been selected for the office Of
commissioner made vacant by the resig-
nation Of Vespasian Warner OF Illinois.
Mir. Davenport Is from New Hampshire
and has occupied the position OF deputy
commissioner for twelve years. He has
been I'm the pension office since 1881.
Mr.. Davenport is a veteran OF the late
war, entering the service in 1864, when he
left his home In New Hampshire and went
to Washington. where he enlisted in Com
pany b Of the Fortieth Wisconsin regi-
ment. He served in that organization until
September Of that year, when he was en-
rolled for three years in the Forty-ninth
Wisconsin,, but being unable to continue
on account OF sickness was compelled to
return Co his home In the east. He had
made several attempts to enlist in tho
army between 1861 and 1864, but was UNI
successful because of his youth. For a
short time after the war Mr.. D~avenport's
occupation was that Of a store clerk and
then FOR twelve years a travelling sales
man. In 1881 he came TO Washington and
entered the pension office, where he has
remained ever since, The new commits
sioner is OF republican politics, He is g.
years OF age.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Suits to Prevent
Absorption Of
Phone Lines
Minority Stockholders Seek to EnjoiI
Trust Companies from Violating
Voting Agreement.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. ga determined eff
fort on the part Of minority stockholders
OF the United States Telephone company
and similar concerns I'm Toledo, India
napolis and Cleveland to prevent what they
believe to be an attempt by the American
Telegraph and Telephone company to gain
control OF these so-called Independent"
lines, was presaged by an announcement
made here by Sam B. J~effries, an attorney.
According to Mr.. Jeffries the American
Telegraph and Telephone company prob
ably has obtained control of a majority
Of the shares of the other corporations.
But under a voting trust agreement he
says the Independent companies are pro-
hibited from merging with any other cor
poration, unless 80 per cent>of the holders
Of trust certificates vote to the contrary.
The certificates are held by trust COM
panies of st. Louis and Cleveland and
these latter concerns have been Joined as
defendants in injunction suits instituted by
the minority stockholders In the two cities
The object Of these suits is to prevent the
dissolution OF the trust agreement.
Mr., Jeffries announced that he will
apply to the st. Louis circuit court
for the appointment of a com.
missioner to take the testimony Of
George W. Perkins, a member Of the bank.
ing house OF J. Pierpont Morgan. Theodore
Vail, president OF the American Telegraph
and Telephone company; r. w. Day, Ed.
ward Hall, United states Senator Murray
Crane OF Massachusetts,; Representative
of the New York banking firm of Harvey
Fisk 6 Sons and others identified with thu
new telephone and telegraph merger, alsi
may be summoned.
I'VE ave already ascertained that Wal
street brokers have been quietly buyinl
the voting certificates Of the Independent
telephone companies" said Mr.. Jeffries.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
4 card.

This is 10 certify that all druggists ars
authorized TO refund your money II Foley's
Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or
cold. II stops the cough. heals the lungs
and prevents serious results from a cold,
prevents pneumonia and consumption. Con.
tains no opiates. The genuine is in a yel.
low package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by
all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
HOG MARKET STILL SLOW
Little 90 Indicate that Farmers Are
Producing More of This Class
of stock.

CINCINNATI Nov. 25.-(speeiaI TeIe-
gram)-Ptce Current says: There is not
much to indicate enlarged marketing Of
hogs, total western packing, $4,000 com
pared with $500 a week ago and 7sO. 900
last year. Since November 1, the total IL
l.75, 900 against 2385,Oo last year. Promi-
nent places compare as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26

FORT LOGAN, COLORADO, NOVEMBER
l6, 1909. Sealed proposals. In triplicate,
will be received until 9 a. m, December IS.
1893. and then publicly opened for the con-
struction Of a third story on the kitchen
addition TO the Post Hospital here. Blank
forms for bidders, plans and specifications
may be had on application. United Sta-es
reserves right TO accept OF reject any or an
proposals or any part thereof Envelopes
containing proposals should be mark q
Proposals for Third Story Addition 10
HOSPITAL and addressed TO the CON
STRUGGLING QCARTERMASTER.
Nov16-20-2l- 2j-2S-Decl-a-5-l2
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26

Have some very choice timber LIANT loca-
lions. accessible TO railroads and rivers yet
unapplied for, and must be sold to settlers
for 81 so per acre I'm quantities not greater
than 100 acres to any one purchaser. Any
person over q years OF age can make ap-
plication without interference with home
stead or other government entry rights.
These lands contain mostly cedar and fir
timber and will average in estimates, 5000, e.
600 to lO,OOO.OO % feet per quarter section.
Call or write l3 Karbach Bldg, Omaha,
Neh
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Local Securities.
Quotations Furnished by samuel Burns
ir., 614 New York life building:
Liverpool Grain Market.

LIVERPOOL. Nov. 25.-WHEAT-Spot.
firm; No. 2 red western, winter, IS ID. Flu
lures, steady; December, SIS i%d; March.
~. 9Ad; May. u SD.
CORN-SpOt, quiet. new, American mixed
(via Galyeston). 9Ikd. Futures. steady; De-
cember. Is; December plate. IS SID.
FLOUR-Winter patents. firm at 33s Cd.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26

CANADIAN PACIFIC

CANADIAN PACIFIC
WEEKLY sAILIRGs ETWEE MONTREAL
QUEBEC AND
Nothing better on the Atlantic than our Emprosses
wireless on all steamers.
&. 3. BENJAMIN. G. A.
s2 So. CLARK 81. Chicago. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Herbert E. GOOch Co.
Brokers and Dealers

CRAZE. PEnvIsIoHB sTooER
onlAhA Officer al0 y. T.. Lifs nlas.
Aau TslsDhous. ouEla 0a1-
uaspsaGSnG A-2l2I aaa A-zlaz
oldsS1 ana LSrEsst House n ehs kAtG
10
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
DYnamite Wrerks RuIIdinE.

as completely as coughs and colds wrecl
lungs. cure them quick with DR.. King
New Discovery. 5Oc and 800 For sale b.
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
$4,000.
S-ROOM HOUSE
WEST FARNAM DISTRICT

No. 1912 Farnam st. Has reception hall.
parlur, sitting room, dining room and
kitchen first floor; 4 bedrooms and store
room on second floor. Front and rear stair
way, city water, sewer, gas and furnace.
All rooms are nicely %arrang and OF good
size. Large 4S-foot south front lot, with
fine large maple trees, asphalt paved street
In front and paid for. Cement walks In
front and around the house. Good barn.
The house is now vacant, ready to move
into. The location Is very desirable, only
two blocks to Farnam car. Terms. S1,GJ0
cash, balance, 82A.75 a month, includln I
Interest. A less aymen down viii be ac-
cepted from good party. II will pay you
to look this up at once.
HASTINGS & HEYDEN, 1914 Harvey st.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
REAL ESTATE
FARM AND RANCH tANO FOR SALE
(Contnued)


WHAT'S YOUR BEST CASH OFFER?
For two fine sections Of farming land IN
.Kimball county. Nebraska, 8 and miles
northeast OF Kimball, the county seat
sections q and 81, twp l6, range IS. Here
is char TO get in right. Address D.. +.
Bowman. over SIS West Grand Ave. Des
MOlnes ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
n
OKLAHOMA

We have 10000 acres Of choice land to
select from. ranging in price from S to
$40 per acre. This and Is In the oil and
with your land.
NoWATA LAND AND LOT CO,
Suite 64 New York Life Bldg.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
London stock Market.

S~ILVER-Bar, quiet at 23Ad per ounce.
MONEY-Q5 per cent.
The rate of discount In the open market
for short bills Is AZ per cent; for three
months bills. 3k per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Lots Near Florence

We have thirteen lots lying between
Omaha and Florence and close 70 car line.
These lots are all in one piece Of ground
and will make a good Investment either
as acreage or by building two or three
balance OF the lots. They are all good
lots 5Ox152. Price $500 for the entire
tract. Reasonable terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
N15-lS-2l-2 2-26-2l-D 2-9-11

FORT LOGAN, COLO, NOV. "A. IsJ9.-
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be re-
ceived until Q a. m, December Il, 1893, and
then publicly opened. for the construction
Of an isolation hospital here. Blank forms
for bidders. plans and specifications, may
be had on application. United States re
serves right to accept or reject any or all
proposals or any part thereof, Envelopes
containing proposals should he marked
Proposals for construction OF isolation
ECCpital," and addressed TO Captain Chase
Dogter, Quartermaster, u. s. A., Construct
ing Quartermaster.
MISREPRESENTATION
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26

FOR SALE or TRADE-IO-acre fruit
ranch IN Canon City. Colo; good climate
Water right un~quesIonable: well set 10 ali
kinds apples, cherries. plums and small
fruttsi good improvements; one of the
pretuest places In the Arkansas valley:
further Information II desired. must h.
seen 20 be appreciated. Address Leslie w.
Thayer, Victor.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Reduced Prices

2NI Chicago, corner lot 50x76. paved street,
paving all paid for, cement sidewalks, par
lor, reception hall, dining room and kitchen
on first floor; finished In oak; upstairs
contains three large bedrooms and bath;
modern plumbing, gas and electric light
combination fixtures, excellent furnace;
fully cemented cellar; all ready for occu-
Fancy. Price reduced from 1890 to $4,000
for immediate sale: $500 cash, balance a
trifle more than rent.
27OS Chicago, lot 5Ox76, paved street with
paving all paid for, permanent sidewalks,
living room and kitchen on first floor,
finished in oak; three bedrooms and bath
upstairs; cellar fully cemented; excellent
plumbing: furnace, gas ana electric light
combination fixtures, all ready for occu-
pancy. Price reduced from LOO to $500
for quick sale; $500 cash; balance In monthly
payments a trifle more than rent.
These houses are located within walking
distance OF the center of the city a few
blocks from high school, close 20 Creigh-
ton univ rsity and in an excellent locality,
They are desirable in every way.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
Boulevard, Near
Farnam Street

Double frontage lot on the Boule-
ward, near Farnam St., $1,000. E. w.
STOLTENBERG, 436 B. Of T. Bldg.
d. 1910.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-26
For Sale On
Payments

1890 Ohio St., 5 rooms, lot 3Ox12O,
$4,000.
S43O Pinkney ST., Z rooms, lot 5Ox
1913, $500.
34O9 Corby St., 4 rooms, lot look
100, $1,000.
1922 Dupont ST., z rooms, lot 25x
1876, $1,7O0.
1926 North 36th ST., S rooms, lot
50x130, $3.50.
S26 South 41st ST., 5 rooms, lot AK
1870, $1,000.
4719 North 4Oth. St., 6 rooms, lot
5Ox127, $1,10O.
26O9 North 18th Ave, 6 rooms, lot
25x5O, $500.
1928 Lake St., 5 rooms, lot 5Ox12O,
$3.50.
1872 South 10Th St., B rooms, lot 25x
144, $1,000.
1416 North goth St., 6 rooms, lot
30x150, $1,000.