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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Three Carloads of New Furniture, Carpets Rugs,
Matngs Linoens Hand in Our Furniture and Carpet Dept

Sectional Book Cases, Library Ia
bles, Great Comfort Chairs, Music
Cabinets, Writing Desks, Old Mission
designs in Foot Rests, Seats, Tabour-
cites. and scores of varions little oddi-
ties which you should have, waiting
your selection to make home more
comfortable and attractive.
New solid oak dining room furni-
ture, in Early English and golden;
very handsome pieces in French Colo
NAL. and Mission RESPONSIBILITIES,
SIS 90 to $1,000; China Closets,
S31.5O to $3.50; Dining Tables,
$3.50 to S4.T5.
\ collection of bed room furniture
of unusual values, in Circassian wal
nut, bird's-cye maple and oall-colonial
and Princess drCsscrs. both polished
and dull finish; a wide range OF de
signs from which to choose, $500
to $3.50.
Early English library tables. So to
IS inches long; square, massive de
signs. with drawer. shelves and Cabi-
nets, S21.5O to SITS.
New Mission pieces for den or Ii
brary or hall in attractive Early Eng
lish-thrce-picce suits chair. rocker
and settec-saddle and leather seats
Chairs. $3.50 to $3.50.
Rockers, 5000 to S475.
Scttees. $1,000 to $7.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Fall Opening Sale of Draperies and Lace Curtains
The season has arrived for making the home beautiful and
attractive for The long winter evenings not far away

Light weight door hangings-arc
more popular than ever and they in
clude the aurora clothes, in plain and
figured, French cretes and Scotch mad
ras in co1ors, ranging from - 10
52-inch widths. priced per ward, Si-6:s,
$I.3S, $1.25, SIC, Soc, 75c and SIC.
Heavier door han@ings are shown in
Marsil silk, Frou Frou, Reversibles and
S;l,illii weaves. finished with borders,
cord edge. on fancy braid; in a superb
line of colorin@s and combinations;
priced per pair, $1,000, $11.S0,
SS.G5, $6.25 and $500.
Couch covers for the window and
hall seat. the den, library or living
room. in rich Oriental aud Turkish col
orings. design and pattern; widths
from 80 to 66 inches and regulation
length. and finished plain. fringed or
corded: price $3.50, $S.55, $500,
S1&S, $500. S3Y5, $500, S2.4S,
81. % and $1.12.
Table runners and covers for library.
living room and den, sizes 81 and PIX
60, priced S4.9S, S2.4S, $1.S7, $3.55
and S1.62.
Silks for ovcrdraperies-man and
piano Grapes; figured, plain and Dor
dered. including such Wcavcs as Shikii
Corean and Florcntinc-priced per
yard. SIPS, SE.12, SIC, S5c, Csc
and soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

To do this requires the selection OF
the right lace curtains, oVcr-draperlcS
and door hangings, i'll harmonious col
orings for the different rooms. All this
can be accomplished at d moderate
cost By choosing from the carefully
selected stock OF draperics and lace
curtains which we are showing.
Imported lace curtains in SaNony
and Swiss Brussels, Irish Point Lace.
Arabian. SouJache, Effet. II'et and
French Examines. all built on best Eng
lish bobbinct or French cable nets,
finished by the highest class Of work
manship and modestlv priccd-ranglng
in price. per pair, $4,000, $2o 90,
So? 90. &:&a2.y $3.50, $11.5O
S8.75, So 90 and S5.25.
Cable and net novelty curtains,
manufactured from the best yarn, lin
isIed with lock stitched edges; come
in white, ivory, twO-tonc and Arab
colors ;'-vard length. per pair, So 80,
So. IS, S44S, $3.55, $2.6S, $1.4S
and $1.l2.
Sash nets, madras, grenadines and
Swiss yard goods. i'll a great profusion
OF patterns, widths and colorings-so
popular for sill and half sash curtains
and they must be seen to he appre-
ciatcd-priced. per yard. 75c, &c,
sac, A9c, Soc, 29c, 1Sc, 15c, 1Z1ac
and Zoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

Hunt chief of the division of pharma-
cology of the public health and marine
hospital service, who attended the con-
gTeSs.
Some evidence, DIR. Hunt declares.
was brought forward to show that alco-
hol even in moderate amounts has an
unfavorabe effect upon offspring and
has a tendency to lower resistance to
infection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Oct. 9 In American History.

1T13-Count d'Estaing and General
Lincoln repused. with terrible
slaughter in their attack upon Sa-
vannah: Count Pulaski. the Polish
ally of the revOlutioniStS, mortally
wounded.
lTS2-Levis CasS, American statesman
and pioneer. born; died 1866.
ISCO-John Todd, author, born; died
1873
i8GS-Howell Cobb. American states
man devoted to southern rights
and the Confederucy, died; born
1915.
iS0O-Thomas Hicks. American paint
err. died; born 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

will speak on Housing of the Peo-
pie"
Dr. J. w Petit. medical director of
the Ottawa tent colony. viii discuss
The Economics OF tuberculosis" DR.
William a. Wilder. professor of eph-
thalmology of the Rush Medical col
lege, Chicago, viii speak on "The Pre-
vention of Blindness" Other speakers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Hearst to Bun for Mayor.

New York, Oct. S.-William r
Hearst announced at late hour last
night that he would accept the nomina-
ton for mayor as rendered at an III
dependent mass meeting at Cooper
union on Wednesday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

Napoleon and 4-post beds. in all
woods. to match drcsscrs, $1,000 to
$3.50.
Early English smoking sets and ia
bles; cigar, pipe and match holders,
ash pan, etc, with drawers and Cabi-
nets, 5000 to SI.95.
Shirt Waist, Skirt and utility boxes,
covered with fine Japanese mating;
29-irch boxes brass-trimmed; special
at So So. 45-inch boxes for this sale,
S4.75.
Rugs and carpets, thousands OF
wards of carrctS-frOm the best Royal
Wilton made in this country, at $3.50
per yard, to the Brussels carpet at soc
per yard, and the best extra super all
wool carpets, ingrains, down to hemp
carpet. at soc yard.
Hundreds Of new rugs, representing
the choice patterns from the leading
makers Of the world Whittall's An
glo-Pcrsian and Anglo-IDdian rugs,
recognized as the best in quality, with
artistic designs, of unusual beauty, 9X
II feet. $3.50 to $4,000.
ROYAL Wilton rugs, Bagdads, Sava-
lans and Royal Worccstcrs, new de
signs. 9xf2 feet, $4,000 to $3.50.
Velvet rugs in Smiths and San
ford's best designs, 9X12 feet, $1,000
to $500
Brussels rugs in q wide range of
new patterns, 9x12 feet, $3.50 to
$1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Fashionable Turbans

n MONG the many styles introduced in
~ our latest trimmed millinery displays,
none have been more keenly apPre-
ciated than the Turbans, COlonials, Tricorns
and other similar forms. Paris has set its seal
of approval on turbans, and the French de-
signers have produced such array OF cap
tivating STYLES that they are readily accepted
as the seasons distinctive fashion. There are
turbans that meet the conservative taste, and
turbans with a bewitching youthfulness, for
the Miss in her teens.
There are simple, practical turbans for
street wear; turbans for evening; Cossack
turbans of heavy fur, Hindo turbans, NaPo-
leon turbans. Colonial turbans, and draPed
turbans Of many matcrials-and all so modest
" priced that YOU surely be suited here.
While we specially mention turbans as
being favored we should not omit the fact
that the extremely large shapes are growing
still larger and are quite the vogue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Want Peary in France.

Paris, Oct 9.-The university f
France and the Geographical socic."
have decided TO invite Commander
Peary to lecture IN Paris on his Are
tic trip after he has made his ap-
pearance in London.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

~1 How can appreciation
/ n q nkC of great ovation, of this great
liz AEAACS oupouring of confidence and esteem,
hearty congratulations many friends this
39th Anniversary? This splendid demonstration of
your loyalty testimonial which shall treasure, it
places obligations continue to make
your better just such you will
continue to make your home-bgger and better each
year. us, il do not continue to meas
up in every way to your greatest expectations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
Snow in Panhandle.

Eel Paso. Texas, Oct. 9.-Snow IS
falling generally in the Texas Panhan-
die, the earliest fall in the history of
lttat section. Four inches of snow IS
reported from Dalhart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

Include DR.. George W. Jones. superin-
tenGent of The school for the blind at
Jacksonville. and Rev. Albert J. Stced-
man, chaplain of the Illinois state pen
itentiary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
CITY CHAT.
LIFE.

LIFE.
To walk out in the sunshine meath the
green and budding trees,
And hear the liquid bird-notes and tine
hummiHg OF the bees,
And join Dame Natures love song
with which the world is rife,
All, then, the heart is thankful for this
greatest gift called Life.
Clara Cox EDperson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
RIVER BULLETIN.

Nearly stationary stages will Goa
tinUe in the Mississippi river from be-
low Dubuque to Muscatinc.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
THE w EATH Err
Rnin end colder tonight and sunday.

Temperature mt II. En, 81; maximum
temperature In ri hours. 81; minimum,
G2. Precipitation in - hours, none
Wind velocity at n. m. q miles. ReIn-
tive humidity, last evening 80, this
morning g..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

Mems Knit Silk Ties, 55 cents.
We have just received an importation of
these pure silk knit ties, plain cOlors and
cross stripes, made by w. & D. MacGeorge OF
Scotland, never shown before less than $l.00
We have just SO dozen to select at 55C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

morning in a heavy fog. Both ongin-
GERS were killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
ALCOHOL GETS HARD BLOW

SeIuOn OF lpSJIhct talue Is we" OF
Recent International Congress.
Washington. Oct 9-That alcohol in
any form is but seldom of distinct
value in the treatment of disease APP
peared TO be the consensus of opinion
of the 18th international congress on
alcoholism held i'll London in July last
according to report of its proceed
ings just made public by the public
health and marine hospital service.
The report was prepared by DR.. Reid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
October Sale Housefurnishings.
Intelligent Price inducements.

Extra quality white cedar wash tubs, 69c.
The O. X. washing machine, easy running
and the best washer, $5-25.
Large size corrugated galvanized coal buck
cts. CSC.
The Jupiter inverted gas burner, beaut-
full light and Your gas bill cat by halt 09c
Best smooth steel stove pipe, joint, Sc
Fancy zinc stove boards. wood lined, S0c.
Fine bleached willow clothes baskets, rcgu-
lar family size, TJc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

Trains Meet in Fog.
Altoona. Pa. Oct. 9.-TWo trains on
the Central Railroad of New Jersey
collfded head on at Siegfried. Pa, this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets J:2G, rises G:02; moon rises
2:17 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-09
IS cabe g. CO.
- ROCK ISLAND. ILL. EEss655R so ssEs555 CIV
S. 6 H. Green Trading Stamps
Free on Every Cash Purchase
IF YOU haven't seen those new dreSse

II you tn NII N1NNII E1IN7>'N IN w III
you'd better make special visit to the Women'S
garment section The display and the importance
of this enlargement of ability to cothe you at one
fitting or perhaps without any fitting, gives you an adj
dional interest in this section of the store
These dresses are not merely sewed together, they
are triumpls of artistic skill and careful workmanship.
They are made of fine henrietta cloth, sole, French
serge and broadcoth as well taeta silks and in
all the beautiful shades of the season
One-pece silk and worsted dresses net top, pleat-
ed skirts trimmed With buttons One-pece dresses
with deep yokes Gibson peatS fOunced skirts. New
COED style dresses with garnitureS of braids, full
pIeaed skirts
All moderately priced from $40 up.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29
! Il" ~ = ~ ~ :. ~ = ga
Bluefield's Indian; , 1t:
ID q, ~ 81 ''. -. ~ a.
- y - - ~
Reside 4 ofD]Sfiirdtqlf

. !Bluefield,eW. Va.,. April ia8.!a-M.,
e. Adams. one OF the best known
characters in this 'eitSfy llies .-4&Auar
death srdoor at his home, on Beasley
street, suffering from kidney roub-
les, and his friends rand phHRtsians
entertain but little hope OF his re-
covery. Adams. who. isn a. 64lF 4Bleod-
cd Choctaw Indian, came; to, this city,
enarly 20 years ago and has been
employed by the Norfolk and West
'ern railroad ever Since, Working at
the freight depot, and Is known by
everyone in railroad circles: He left
his home among the Indians when
a child and came to Virginia. where
he resolved his education at the En-
DRY and Henry College, at Emory,
Va. = 49,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29
A GREAT DISCOVERY
Certain Ingredients that, Really
= Grow Hair. When Property
Combined.

Resorcin Is one OF the. most effect.
I've germ destroyers ever discovered
by science, and in connection With
Beta Natpho1, which Is b6tH gefsmiA
cldal and ant1septic, combination
Is formed which destroys the germs
which rob the hair of it's natural
nourishment, and also creates a
clean, healthy condition Of the scalp.
which prevents the development of
new germs.
q Ptlocarpin, although not g. color
Ing matter or dye. Is a weil-known
ingredient for restoring the hair to
It's natural color, when the loss of
hair has been caused by q disease of
the scalp.
These ingredients In proper COM
b1natton, with alcohol added as q
stfmuIant and for it's we'll defined
nourtshtng properties, - perfect the
most effective remedyf that,,is known
for scalp and hair troubles, @a.g.
We have. a remedy which tss ahiefiy
composed OF these fnEfedfanta.% In
to1hbination with Other Ell rsMely
invaluable medicinal agents 1--WE
guarantee 1t to positively sGiifa dam
druff and to grow hair; eYeh though
the scalp iq spots As sba resoks. hair. If
there is any Vitality left III the roots,
/ 1t will positively cuYe bRldness. II
the scalp has a, glazed shiay appear
ance, it's an Indication that bald
ness Is permanent, bnt In every 9TH
er instance, badness is durable
We want every one troubled with
scalp disease or loss Of hair to try
Rezal "93' Hair Tonic. lit does
not cure aandrufR and grow hair to
the satisfaction of the user, we will
without Question OF, quibble return
every cent paid us' for it. We print
Thu; g'1afahtee' one every bottle. It
has effected a positive cure in 90
per cent Of cases. where put to a
practical test. - .' e.
! Rexall 1913" Hair Tonic is entirely
unlike, and in every particular bet
ter, tan anything else we know of
for the purpose for which 1t is pre-
'scribed. We urge you to try this
preparation at our entire risk. Ger
tainly we know Of no better guaran~
tee to give you. C. A. PotterAeld,
corner Capitol and Virginia streets.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29
Real Estate Transfers

Real estate transfers have been
recorded at the office Of County
CLERK Massey as follows 4 At q,
Owen Fields to H. O. Hamric a
parcel Of land in Washiugton district
$3.50. 5 .,..,,--
F. M. Stanton to e. r. Crawford.
oil and gas lease in Elk diatrtct. 81.
F. M. 'Kesterson to BIT. Bess, hot
on Charleston street. 5000, ,.. -.
r. r.. Ream to V. L. Black, trus-
tee, lot, on Lee street 90. -
John w. Moore TO PR. Ream, q
lot on Lee street. $4,100. .r.,...-.
John Greenway, trustee to Mrs, J.
M. Hundley, a lot near Spring Hill
5000. u ~. =. =
F. H. Sattes to Daisy SatteB, lot
IN West Charleston, $500. "a -. -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29
Grip and Chronic Bronchitis CuroeB

Mr. and Mrs. Christian
Geisler, Of 3434 A Street,
Philadelphia, Pa, hove
just celebrated their gol-
den wedding. Mr.. Geisler
has been cured Of chronic
bronchitis, Mrs. Geisler
of grip and indigestion,
by Duffy's Pure Malls
Whiskey.
MIR. Geisler, ike 'thousande
of others who have been: cured
by Duffyys Pure Malt Whiskey,
is glad to tell of it, SO :~that
others who are sick may know
of this great medicine.
Mr.. Geislerawti@s: Il had very bad
case of chronic bronchitis. After trying
othSf remedies was cured by DuHy's
Pure Malt Whiskey. My wife bad grip
and indigestion and is being rapidly r.
stored to health by Daffy' Pure MAI
Whiskey, We can see daily iuptoYc~
ment in her. We have been tn;urie'i
over fifty years. ! send you this toatj~
monial with pleasure &C / wish orhc:;
to be benefited by DuHy's Pure Mai:
Whiskey as we have been, Il heartily
endorse it as a tonic-stimulant."
Every testimonial is guaranteed. &C.,
uinc and is published in good faith wiz
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.


Sealed bids will be- received until
Thursday, May 9Th. 1909, 8. o'clock
p. mr., for the construction. Of D.
twelve room school building In First
ward In the city Of Charleston, 1tn-
on the present site Of the Patrick
School building ~ ..,.'; I. =.
:. PLANS and specifications MY ba
seen, OF of after ApriERath ag8hs" of
fee of the SuperintendentSof Schools
tn the High School building. I.<y :
The right Is reserved to reject any
or all bids. go a. certified check for
$1,000 must accompany the probos4
al, as an eSidehce, OF good faith. e.
% Address; w o. DAItM, Secretary
Board Or Education Charleston. w.
Va. MARI Proposal for, Twelve
Room Building" ~. '14-24-9t.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29

vest months when deliveries are
heaviest and produce low prices for
grain at the expense OF fhe growers.
This was the situation In Argentine
until last year, when a system of
1"future selling, "'batnSd f3y'@ Rspatt
able grain exchange, was established
to lessen the CALCULATION of price and
supply before and after harvests.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29

Here's to the State where industry doth
y4redom mate,
Here's to the State where manufacturers
. now congregate,
Here's to the State Of great mineral wealth.
Here's to the State OF mountain air health,
Here's to the State, the bright star in the
States constellation.
Here's to West Virginia State. conceded to
be the pride OF the Nation.
-Atchison Booth, Sta. B. West Charles
ton.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29

Here's to the state that is dear
To all Of us. land Of hills
Aud valleys, the land God sware
Unto our fathers and their seed.
The Lord careth for It and His
Eyes are continually on it.
May her brave sons and
Daughters live worthily Of
The land given them to possess.
Miss Carrie Hill.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29
fRy "a Native.

H. - (By o Native.)
Here's to the one great Mountain State.
!. For West Virginia, strong and great;
(, The land of sunshine and of song,
T.. OF .stalwart sons. both brave and strong.
& Here's to the land OF liberty.
III The W0nntdinoers t0ho're dllcdyS free.
!. Chihuahua, Mexico
:; To the picturesque mountains Of West Va.
q Where. the clear waters churn into froth-
~ ing spray
!. Where huge frowning rocks jut high over
- head,
j. And great rock-strewn chasms have fas-
= ." cinating dread,
i All, here's to grand hilltops. green valleys.
sS&i&t, brave men,
&t ]. To our mothers and sweethearts you shall
!. hear from again.
+ d. w. Bauscbe Elkins, w Va.
Here's to the land of boundless wealth.
Al OF bright green valleys. happiness anc
Where mountains OF mineral in grandeur
AS great treasure houses through our
n F., land
Our people are happy. prosperous and free
Is The state Of West Virginia always for me.
h Owen Wilmington, Guthrie, W. Va.
West Virginia. land Of beauty;
- West Virginia, theme for song;
West Virginia, here's fealty,
:. For we'll love thee, love thee long.
Mrs Livia Simpson Poffenberger, Point
=
Here's to West Virginia, the child born of
the storm:
Here's to West Virginias, whose hearts
are always warm.
West Virginia doth delight us,
The whole world can not alright US:
Wen proclaim in song and story
West Virginia and her. glory.
Mrs. LiVia Simpson Poffenberger, Point
Pleasant. 80
Beloved West Virginia in the ship of state
No other one to me seems to be so great
The wealth and beauty makes me glad
In the beams of light of all future time
Thomas J. Cotton, Hinton, w Va.
Here's to the west part of the grand "Old
, Dominion 80
Where the hills yield US wealth by the
thousand million:
First, by the primeyal forest Of poplar and
oak,
Then it was doubled by the coal and the
coke;
Fortunes run out by the oils and the gases
..... w. c. c., Weir, w. Va
AS fast as eer run the famous Pegasus.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-04-29

Here's to the noble mountaineer;
The happiest, the fairest, the
Proudest, the purest, the pearl
OF the Appalachian. with diamond
That comforts and enligntenS our
Pathway. and with rural beauties most
sublime;
C J. Hill. Box 800. Charleston, W. Va.
(Next comes three contributions signed
Easter Day."--Ed)
Here's to the land OF mountains so green,
Whose treasures within are not all seen.
Here's to the land of coal timber and grain.
Where fruits and flowers have grown into
fame.
Here's to the land of glories untold.
That West Virginia, some day will unfold.
Here's to the land Of mountains and rills.
Where coal-picks work and the oil we'll
drills;
Where heStimber'd hin-sides clothed In
Surround fine grain-fclds of golden sheen,
Here's TO West Virginia. up-to-d date.
Here's to our grand little Mountain State !!
Here's to the land of a. long headed people.
Whose hopes swing high as the bell in a
Who value their resources rich aud rare.
Proud to promote them everywhere.
Here's to West Virginia, the wide awake
That Progress is msking. with steady
gait.
Easter Day.
Here's to our Little Mountain State,
Whose towering heights emulate;
From every peak this flags unfurled
Resources boundless for the World.
Other states to reach us may aspire.
Rut our mountains bid us come mp
higher. Scot.
Here's to the land of Elkins and Scott
Where politics Seethe and grow rcd-hot !:
Where the Districts march to the pie
counter brave
There their hunger appease. thier thirst
aSSuage:
All but the Third. so valiant and bold
Which. erstwhile, forsooth. is out in the
cold. ! Sour Grapes.
Here's to the The New Dominion-we've
sung enough TO the OIG---
Home of the Rhododendron and home OF
the hearts Of gold!
Long may the peaks now standing, remain
iii their grandeur great.
To reflect their mighty glory in the sons
| of the Mountain State;
Fred w. Goshorn.
Here is to the West Virginian,
Which formerly belonged to the old Do
minion;
But in eighteen and sixty-three.
Her loyal sons set her free.
Then from poverty stricken State,
She rose powerful. prosperous, and great
AS of her humble loyal SONS,
hope her greatness has just begun.
"A. H. Curry, Charleston, w. Va.
All hail, to the State Of Mountains grand,
At whose feet majestic rivers flow,
'Whose rugged charms do e'er command
The Hottest praise; mans soul can
know.
Fair West Virginia, the Mountain State,
or lovely women, and statesmen great.
! IS. c. LOOMS, Charleston, w. Va.