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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
A FROG IN THE POT.
vssins Days OF the EARLY Te. Tar In
New England.

Tea was not brought over by the
nrst settlers. When the pilgrims land
ed at plymouth tea was selling I'm Eng
land at from $40 TO $50 per pound. IL
was luxury that had been known Co
Englishmon only n few year.
Early settlers got along without In
dia or China tea for n long tine. They
used roots, herbs and lea, found in
the fields and woods as substitute
for tea. Sassafras tea was a common
drink.
Tea was advertised for sale I'm Bos-
ton In l762 for the first time, according
TO historians. In 1906 patriots began
TO take the pledge not 10 drink tea be.
cause OF the tax that the English gov
ernment placed cn il. IL became fash
ionable for patri' Ic ladies not TO serve
India tea, but ns substitutes therefor
Labrador tea" and Liberty tea"
Captain Page OF Danvers forbade his
spouse TO taste tea beneath his roof
as long as the tax remained upon II.
but the strong minded and Ingenious
lady ascended 10 the Hat roof OF the
house, invited her friends To follow,
ana there she served tea To them.
Some other ladies OF the town Jared
less fortunately. They used 90 bor.
row for their tea parties the big tea
pot OF the once famous Bell tavern.
One day, after drinking the forbidden
beverage. the master of the house un-
expectedly walked I'm. jumped to the
hre. grabbed the teapot and turned II
over, and out rolled big frog. Tho
,oVial patriots at the Bell tavern sus-
pecting the use OF the pot had placed
the frog IN II. Some OF the danes
never drank tea nfterwnrd. for II made
them sick.
isaac Wilson OF Peabody persisted
In selling tea, so the Sons OF Liberty
seized him and compelled him 60 walk
about town penitently repeating:
]. Isaac Wilson. Tory he;
i. Isaac Wilson. sell tea.
The celebrated Boston tea party was
followed by tea parties in other new
Engiand towns. In Salem, soon after
the Boston party. David Mason was
suspected OF having had his negro
servant smuggle two chests of ten into
his home. Patriots entered and
searched his house. They found the
tea. They gave IL 10 boys. who parad-
ed with IL 10 Salem common and there
burned IL.
Even after the Revolution trade I'm
tea was not wholly unrestricted. IL
appears that I'm some New England
places dealers In tea were required 10
take out lieense.-Boston Globe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
clashev.e on Bearing cr.ss

Several MorRantown spOrtsmen are
planning 10 lease stretch Of land two
miles in length along Roaring creek near
Albright. The men expect 10 put in two
dams, one at either end Of the stretch.
and stock the stream with fish. Accord.
ing TO the new game and fish laws. no one
can fish ~ stream unless first securing
the consent of the person owning the al.
joining property. Protected by this law
the men will have their own private pre.
serves Those interested in the propos;.
tion arr II. A. Christy, W. A. Hea,n. I,
j. Beail, Blaine Elkins, r. L. Bowman.
All X. Smith, and number Of others
u y tlfe intention Of the men 10 put np
clubhouse that viii serve ~ a shelter A
satisfactory stretch Of land on Roaring
creek, which enters into Cheat river near
Albright, has been picked out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
THE HORSE BREAKER.
he~ He Cured a Vsluabie Animal OF
Bad Habit.

Bad Habit.
The late Duke OF Northumberland
once purchased n beautiful nud vaIu-
able horse. but no sooner l. hlrtrace
begun To use him than he a.! b. o, cred
that the horse had one ,c.y lid trick
that or suddenly lying down when
his rider was on his back This could
not be endured, so he ordered his sery.
ant TO get the horse properly broken
In. says writer IN Chambers journal
Accordingly away went the groom to
a celebrated horse breaker IN the city
or Durham and, without mentioning
the animars particular frallty, left him
with general commission to brenk
him I'm. The next day the teacher Of
horses rode out on an experimental
trip with the dukes favorite and pres
entity found himself gently rolled upon
the soil and the horse by his side, very
much at his ease.
"Oh," said the horse breaker, not at
all embarrassed. sis that your Gus
tomT' SO he provided himself the
next day with several strong stakes
and plenty OF sound rope and took the
unceremonious steed to large field
ADJOINING Durham cathedral. Riding
round and round. the animal, accord
Ing to his character, soon stretched
himself comfortably, rider and all, on
the green sods. Without saying n
word the horse breaker. getting up,
seized upon his wooden stakes, drove
them deep and firm into the ground all
around the willful brute and then by
means OF the rope fastened him down
exactly In the position chosen by hun
self, so that neither legs nor body
could stir one inch. or course after a
time the horse was willing TO get up,
but the teacher was willing he should
lie still. and there lac kept him with
plenty OF hay and water within reach.
for three days and three nights. him
self sitting on his back for most Of
the time. smoking his pipe. The horse
never again lay down with his rider
on his back.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

tho sporo is held inside until tho next
season, when it sprouts and sends a
thread up through tho stem 60 tho
head. There tho smut grows, produc-
ing a black mass whcro tho head
should be. Often as many ns 15 per
cent OF tho heads Will be affected In
this way. These black heads arc not
easily noticed, so that tho damage IL
usually undorcstimated.
Tho simplest method OF treatment IN
TO spread tho oats out on tight floor
aud sprinkle them with solution OF
ono pound of formolin to forty gallons
OF wntcr. This amount Is sufficient
for forty bushels OF oats. Shovel the
oats over two or three times until they
arc thoroughly wot, and then pile them
up and cover them with blankets or
sacks. Tho fumes from tho formalIn
VIII penetrate beneath tho hull and
kill tho smut spores. In tho morning
tho oats should DO spread out again
and shovelcd over occasionally until
dry. They can bo sowed wet, but IN
that caso tho secdcr should DO set TO
SOW about bushel to tho acre more,
as they do not run through as readily.
This work should bo dono on warm
VIZ S fpSafsfHtEpE fEp Mhils the oats are eryS wet
ment costs only about cent bushel
and is very effective.
Preparing the Seed Bed.
One OF tho most neglected points I'm
ont culture Is tho preparation oe tho
seed bed. Oats do better ON rather
flrni seed bed. IL tho field was In corn
tho year previous it VIII not bo neecs-
snry TO plow unless tho ground is very
hard. 1t should bo dislSed thoroughly,
however, 10 cut up tho stalks and pull
verizo tho upper two or three inches.
IL Will usually be profitable TO let tho
disk ''lnp half" as this does away
with ridges ana leaves tho land I'm
better shape. One narrowing after the
dlslsing leaves tho ground I'm splendid
shape to receive tho seed.
Methods Of Seeding.
There aro several methods OF seed
ing, OF which the end gate. seeder is
the worst and tho disk drill the best
Tho two main objects In seeding are
10 get tho seed IN evenly ana Mt ap-
proximately tho samo depth. Tho end
gate seeder fulnlls neither of these re-
quirements. The broadcast seeder scat.
ters the seed evenly, but It Is covered
no better than with tho end gate seed
er since both depend upon tho disk for
covering. The disk drill IS more ex-
penslve and does not get over the
ground as rapidly, but IL distributes
tho seed evenly and puts it at the
same depth. The seed is dropped In
burrows made by the disks and thor
oughly covered, so that ono narrowing
is all that Is necessary after drilling.
Experiments show considerable ad.
vantage in yield I'm favor of tho disk
drill.
At the Iowa station the average OF
four years experiments showed anine
bushels to the acre I'm favor OF drilling
over broadcasting. From half BUSH
el to bushel less seed TO the acre Is
required when a drill is used, as all
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
rhs cannx seo,,a s.nan % Annor

The reason a Scot does not laugh at
Joke right away, says Dean Ramsay.
is not, IN II the popular fiction, that he
IL SLOW In the uptake." but that the
eanny man VIII not commit himself.
He must think II over before he do
mates the exact amount Of laughter
which the Joke deserves The Scot
minister. who Is Scotland's common
public speaker, Is aware. consciously
or instinctiveIy, OF this trait. and his
delivery Of an anecdotc with a point
Is n thing OF unique art.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

In certain parish near Dumfries a
newly made elder was summoned to
the sickbed OF a Darlshioner. Being
naturally n bashful man, he was In
great anxiety M to the prayer bo wad
haze TO pit up" and wished to avoid
going altogether. At length he was
persuaded by his wife ond started on
his errand. On his return bis wife
greeted him with the query:
And how did 20 get on, William"
"Oh, grandl He was ."-Dundee
Advertiser.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

when the walters closed I'm ON both
eombatants with their famous flying
wedge formation and bore them out
side. stili resisting.
called Mccarthy. one OF the French
garcons. and asked him the cause OF
the conflict.
The man with the red tie." Chat
was my cosmopoliie). said he. got hot
ON account of things said about the
bum sidewalks and water supply OF
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

II you have pains in the back. weak
back, or any other Indication of a weak.
encd OF disordered condition Of the Kid
neys or bladder, yOn should get DeWitfs
Kidney and Bladder Pills right away
when you experience the least sign of
kidney or bladder complaints, but te snrs
that you get DeWrts Kidney and Blal
der Pills. We know what they will do
Tor YOU, and Il you will send Your name
to Il. &. Dewitt q Co. b, Chicago. You will
receive free trial box Of these kidney
and bladder pills They are sold here by
Strickler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
ln II. In..r,.. Of GOOD Ex...

A noted oculist advises against using
the eyes Immediately after waking;
therefore the habit OF many young
girls OF reading or studying in bed is
injurious. IL IS harmful TO uso tho
eyes when sleepy. as II is great
strain upon the muscles. IL one must
read or write when drowsy. rise occa-
sionally and battle the eyes with hot
or cold water. Remember that a quick
change from n dark room to a brilliant
light Is a strain upon the eyes.-New
York Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
Fseiino Nj. W.v.

Jenkins. do you know anything
about literatureT'
"No"
Know anything about art?'
Nothing"
Anything about musicT
''Not n notsY
"PolItlcsT
Never heard OF 'eml What are
they-sltittIesf"
"0oOdi Come over to my room, bring
q pipe and let's enjoy ourselves."-Lon-
don Answers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

That apparel oit proclaiins che man. "
Every one seems 20 think he just about
hit the nail on the head whom be- said
that. But in e transaction by mail, what
then proclaims the man? Not his good
clothes. Not much. rs the quality Of
his business stationery that cots -tho ice
then. send your next orier ior station
cry to Tsr ARqcs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
isn't This so7

When you hear % man snccring at thc
local paper because itisnot as big, cheap,
and nowsy as ulo city papers, says an cx-
change, you can safely bet that hc does
not squaudcr any OF his wealth iu assist
ing 70 make it better. and that generally
the paper has done more for him than he
has for it. The man WHO cannot sec the
benefits arising from, a local paper Is about
~ much value to town az q delinquent
tax List.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

PIrsDuHG, July l2.-Cnlcss an adjust
ment is reached between tlic 'ittsburQ
Coal Company and the officials of United
Mine Workers, District No ., 1900
miners viii quit Thursday. The claim is
made that a wage agreement has bcel
violated, bat IT is reported that II the
strike comes il will really h. brought 10
aid the tin plate workers in their fight
against the open shop policy Of the e.. &
steel Corporation. The result Of miners
strike at tho present time would shut of
toe ceal supply Of the steel corporation,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
solIeHud.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs
TOrklns, didn't you say that horse
you bought has a pedigrecT'
Yes" was the cOmplacent reply.
well. knowing how aunlucky you
are with horses. consulted n veteri-
nary surgeon. You needn't worry.
The doctor says II won't hurt him IN
the Washington Star.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

According 10 government survey reports
the highest point in the state of Mary land
is Backbone mountain in Garrett county
which IS 300 feet above the sea level.
compared with Mount Mckinley Alaska,
which is 2O,30O feet and is the highcst
Point in American territory. Virginia 1
highest point II Mount Rogers, i. .7i0 feet.
and West Nirginia's, Spruce Knob. 4,sOO
feet. The highest in Florida Is only 80i
feet above the sea lovel. and that in Del
swsre 40 feet, New Jersey. however,
reaches height q 100 feet at Iloh
Poini.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

FId. vn-HAvE GRAIN WE'LL SHOCKED.
the seed IS put where It can grow to
tho best advantage. Clover has q bet
ter chance I'm drilled grain. Tho drill
should be run north and south, so that
the sun can shine I'm between the rows
on tho little clover plants.
Harvesting the Crop.
Preparation for harvest should bo
made by having the binder ia perfect
running order beforehand. IL oats are
not cut as soon as ripo they VIII al
most surely go down and ba lost.
Great care should be taken Ia shocking
20 sec that tho bundles stand up firm
ly. II tho straw IS not too green the
shocks should be capped, as a capped
shock will shed rain better a shock
that stands up straight and is well
capped VIII shed a great deal OF rain
without wettlng IN much. It Is much
better to stack than 20 thrash out OF
tho shock. The oats VIII sweat some
where, and they will be Of better quail
ity II they do 10 I'm the stack instead
OF In tho bin. It has been proved many
times over that there IS nothing TO be
gained by thrashing oats from the
shock. Oats that have been permitted
to go through tho sweating process in
a well protected stack arc always oe
better quality than those which have
been hurried into the thrasher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

Methodist Episcopal church, Tunnel
ton. Services every Sunday ~ follows.
sunday school, 9.f5 q. M preaching,
llio' Junior League, p. M; class
meeting, 800; Epworth League. e.4s
preaching. 730. Come to a. MANI -
these services az you can. Yon are Vel.
come Ae4HUR MgaRRLls, Pastor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

Chairman OF the Committee got
anything to say before wo strings you
upf Bad Buggins (the condemnedl-
IL II ain't too much trouble ia like
to have you trim the end Of the rope
where IT'S frayed. IL tickles me neck.
Puck
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
Too PRESSING

"And did you enjoy your African
trip, major? How did you like the
savagesp
"Oh, they were extremely kind heart
ed! They wanted TO keep me there for
dinner"-London Opinion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

The best pills made are DcWitrs Little
Early Riscrs, the famous little liver pills.
They are small, gentle, pleasant, easy to
take and set promptly. They are sold
by Stfickler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

Bacon-That Office seeking friend ~
yours has landed n job at last"
EgJert-G Good! What has he landed?
Hes keeper at the pcsthouse"
We'll. he's the right man IN the right
place. He's the greatest pest ever
knew" YOnkers Statesman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
tilah Polnts ln unl,ea st.,s,

Advantage IS better soldier than
rashness ~ Shakespeare.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15
Making Money
On the Farm
W.-Oat Growing
BY 6. v. GREGORY.
Author Of Home Course IN Modern
Agriculture"
cesyrisht 1903. by American Pres.
Association
cssyrisht 1908. by American Pres.
Association

AYEXT TO wheat. oats nre tho most
widely grown small grain
IN crop. IL II a crop that Is need
Cd on every farm FOR feed. cs.
peciaily for young stock aud horses.
In tho corn belt oats fill In II place In
the rotation that cannot well be taken
by any other crop. The work OF seed.
Ing and harvesting fits In well with tho
work OF growing II corn crop: hence
oats arc and probably always Will bo
an important crop In tho corn belt.
In spite OF these reasons for growing
oats they are not usually considered Ia
DO a profitable crop. Tho price IL less
thhn that OF corn ana tho yield usual.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

Ifit's now Tar Asocs has il ar-,.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-07-15

You - i ant in Tue Aaoes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
HANDSOME SCARF PIN FREE.
A Phenomenal Offer Made By a New
 York Firm

York Firm.
 Thousands of persons all over the United States are taking advantage of the generous offer made by The Mer- Till Co.,, 1123 Broadway N. Y. City, making request for beautiful gold plated scarf-pin for either lady or gentlemen which is mailed to anyone sending their name and address free of charge.
 This offer is made by this we'll known house to introduce their large cata- logue of general merchandise, house. hold goods, jewelry, novelties, etc., and the readers of this paper are requested to send their name and address imme- diately enclosing four two cent stamps to cover packing and postage.
 Send today and be the possessor of piece of jewelry that you will be very proud of, and which does not cost you anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
"Oh. yes. I'll come." I said.

"Oh. yes. I'll come.' I said.
 And do your best?''
 "Why certainly I laughed.
 That's good" he said with sat1sfac- tion. I noticed that he no longer said anything about the necessity of my answering the charges against me. and I judged that he had come over to my way of thinking, or at least to the way l seemed to think.
 When we separated and sought our bedrooms it was past midnight. but l felt that I had been cheered and up- lifted by his companionship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
POINTS OF INTEREST.
s1S.O0 Tapestry Rugs for s10.50

$500 Tapestry Rugs for s1O.5o. Berger, of the Bridgeport Household Supply Co.,, located at 1346-4S Main street near Arch street. has been for tunate to purchase lot of the best quality tapestry rugs, 9x11 feet, that are worth SIS which he will sell for the low price of $10.50. Don't let this opportunity pass because it is no re- moval sale, discount sale,, smashed price sale or hot hair, it is just a straight forward sale that MT. Berger Is giving to the people of Bridgeport and nearby towns.
 January Sale.
 Of wall papers, now going on at The Joseph P. Coughlin Co.,, all last sea- sons designs, to be sold less than half. We are compelled to have this sale ev- cry year in order to make room for che new patterns which are now arriv- ing for the 1909 season. now is your chance to buy wall papers "cheap" a large assortment of papers suitable for all rooms don't wait come now you will have use for it later on, if you don't care to tear up your room now, Jay it aside until you are ready it will be money saved. The Jos. F. Cough lin Co.,, 777-7S3 East Main St. Phon s164-3.
 Ladies' Turkish Baths.
 u0 IdU1SS LII hISlI OdIIlo, 1OCdlSu dI the corner of State and Court street, have been re-opened under the man. agement of Mrs. Van Tassen with com- potent help. These baths will be run under strict up to-date methods and any lady will be assured of the best attention. The baths will be opened daily from a. m. to p. m. and on Fridays from a. m., to 10 D. m. There will be in addition to the baths com- plete facial, shampooing, scalp treat ing and manicuring parlors. each un- der the supervision of capable artists. Fairchild's Pre-Inventory Sale.
 The annual pre-inventory sale at the jewelry house of G. w. Fairchild & Sons is in full swing. This is an event that is looked forward to by the eco- nomical of the city with much inter- est It affords unprecedented oppor- tunity to buy high class jewelry and diamonds at a great saving, and will be attended by crowds of anxious shop rers And when the house of Fairchild offers a bargain it can be accepted as a meritorious deal in every respect, for concern which holds the enviable reputation that this one does could not afford, and will not stoop to any cheap snle methods. No matter how low the prices are at this merchandising event you can depend fully upon the quality of the goods offered. Attend this sale.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1909-12-03
lie Dimanche en- FamiI-
lie

La vie de famille nest possible
qu'au contact entire lie pore e
les enfants.
Songez aux douleurs incapables
de l'homme de travail partant de
chez lul, le matln, avant l'aube
quand les enfants sont endormis
revenant le soir au foyer, a l'heu.
re Oh les enfants Won't Sc coucher;
les entrevoyant q peine, ct incapa-
bic, 81 ce travail Sc contlnuait tren.
te jours par mois, do SO trouver
une heure en- contact avec les
stems.
C'est Ia I'm v6rltable supplice,
une souffrance terrible, ct c'est
cette souffrance qui Went alleger
le repos du dlmanche.
o. ma rapport6 lie mot touchant
dun enfant qui disalt: "Ah! lie d.
manche, c'est lie jour Oh ION sal
me.
Que cette paroles est belief uel
g eminent ellie r6vAle chez CO petit
etre qui n'apercevait son pere
qu'une fois la semaine, qui ne
voyait ses parents. r6un,s, heureux
qu'une fois le semaine, ct qui en-
cons-rvait lie souvenir.
All! le dimapche,c 'est le jour Oh
l'on saline! Ce mot content en-
germe &c qul fat I6ducation de
lenfant sans CO contact avec le p6-
re ct la mere.
VOLTA &c qui rend 81 respectable
au point dc vue de la famille, lie
repos du dimaHche. /.
Je n'si pas de Joie plus grande
que celle de contempler, lie diman-
che, ces families nombreuses Sc
dirigeant vers les promenades,
partant lie occur heureux, SO SEN
tant entour6es de ceux qu'elles al.
meDt.
Opposez a CO spectacle touchant
celui GU I'ouvrier profond6ment
injuste, prisonnier de son travail,
ne pouvant pas partager e joies,
enviant les privileges qui chaque
semaine, recommencent q sentir lie
bonheur don't il ne jouit pas.
Cest Ia uue souffrance indici-
bic.
C'est contre cette souttrauce que
nous nous 6levons, en- demandant
non aux lois mails aux occurs, B la
coalition ces volont6s llbres, une
reforme qul There l'ouvrler ct l'af-
Eranchlsse de cette esclavag, mo-
aerne.
GEORGES PICOT,
de l'iustitut.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1909-12-03

Um entrain continued existe q la
Central Provision Co., l25 Avenue
Centrale. Encouragement que
les proprietajres recoivent chaque
jour les fat rechercher avec 'soin
la meil]eure viande qul p]aira q
leur viande qui plaira q leur ellen
tele. Leur immense g~laciere cou-
tent toujours 10. moroccan de WAN
de que vous desirez, soft de beuf,
veau, mouton, brebls GU pore.
Choix de viande sal6e on fum6e;
saucisses fra1ches GU fum6es ct a
psrtir du jeudi soir, du boudjn ca,
maiden" Choix de ~poissoDs, frais,
sales GU fumes. Telephones: T. S.
Spruce 53l, ct N. w. East 80.