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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
Don't BE Mlaled.

The retail druggists Of this country as
class are noted for their high standard
Of intelligence and honorable dealing, but
it is well known fact that occasionally
you will find one who will try TO sell you
something else when you call for RENE
dy Of established reputation. lie forgets
that your health II more important than
his pocketbook.
For example, when you ask for DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney,
liver, and bladder remedy, don't let any
druggist, drug clerk, or storekeeper per.
suade you into buying something else in
It's place. Every time he succeeds in sell
ing you worthless substitute he makes
more profit but you are humbugged at
the expense Of your health.
For many years we have watched with
much interest the remarkable record main
tanned by DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
From the very beginning the proprietors
had so much conhdencein in Il that they
invited every one 20 send for free sam
pie bottle 80 that people could Judge Of its
great curative value in even the most dis
trcssing cases Of kidney, liver, and blad.
der troubles.
On another page Of this paper you will
find a few Of the letters, prompted by
feelings Of heartfelt gratitude, that are
constantly coming 81 DR.. Kilmcr Il Go.
No one can doubt such sincere and hon
est testimony.
Swamp-ROot is prepared only by DR..
kilmcr q Co. Laboratories, Bingham
ton, n. Y. Don't experiment. n you
need medicine you should have the best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

obliyiOus to surroundings. His arm
had slipped about his wife's waist,
and she gazed fondly into his face.
Sagebrush was the first 90 notice their
attitude. On his calling the attention
OF the boys TO their happiness these
quietly tiptOed from the room. Polly
signaled to Mrs. Allen and followed
the boys. Josephine awoke Jim as II
from a dream and led him slowly out,
leaving the young couple in an earthly
paradise OF married love.
When Echo finished she turned I'm
surprise TO lnd themselves alone.
WAS II as bad az thatf" she naiyeIy
asked Jack
"Wbatf"
why, they've all left us"
Jack laughed softly. $50 they have
forgot they were here" he said, look.
ing fondly down ut his wife.
Echo began to play quietly another
ballad. I've always wanted n piano"
she said
You'd have found one here waiting
II I'd only known It. he chided.
you've given me SO much already. "
she murmured. "Tve been n big ex.
pense TO you"
Jack again slipped his arm about her
waist and kissed her There isn't any
limit on my love-" he declared. Il
want you to bo happy
Don't you think amfo laughed
Echo I'm the happlest woman on
earth, Jack. and it's all you. I want to
be more than wife to you. want Ia
be helpmate, but you won't let me"
A wistful expression crept over
Echo's countenance.
Who says soT he demanded play.
fully. as II he would punish any man
who dared make such an accusation.
Echo turned on the stool and took
his hand. II know it," she said, with
emphasis. you've been worried about
something for days and days DONE
tell me you haven't"
Jack opened his lips as n to contra.
dict her. "We women learn 70 look
beneath the surface. what f. it,
JackT' she continued.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

What do the people Of West Virginia
think of countcrfciting money in the state
pcnitentiaryp IL is generally supposed
that state prison is To incarccrato and
punish ovil-doer. But here is case of
a convict plying his illegal work within
the prison walls.
Senator Flynn, of Preston county, is u
member of the pen investigating COM
mittce, and IL is rumorcd that senator
Flynn has some charges TO prefer himself
which Were furnished him by Gov. Daw-
son. There is no telling what will bc
unearthcd 10y this Investigation and the
party leaders are holding their breath, rs
they fear that the people will wreak their
vengeance ON the Republican party when
the whole truth Is known how the state
institutions have been managed.
Those, however, who are familiar with
machine politics, express no surprise at
the developments at Moundsvile. They
say where any political party builds up
machine To control the public offices and
distribute the patronage that accrucs
from such offices TINT you may expect
graft i'm its most hideous form. Many
express the hope that the state penitcn-
tiary investigation will open the eyes of
the people and at the ensuing election
they will lay aside their political bias and
vote the machine ont of power. This is
the only way the people of West Virginia
will ever get any relief. viii Preston do
her part in the housekeeping?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
Marlin BurIes the Dead.

Many Of our readers will remember T..
B. Martin, of Preston county, who left
for the west some years ago and is located
in Preston, Wash, this year. lie writes
DR.. Graham that he was in Nevada last
year and saw some pretty tough expert.
enccs. There was no minister in his
town, 30 be had 10 read the burial scrv.
ice. He says no man died there bare
footed. The funny thing about II all is
that Martin played preacher at funeral
and then when leaving the town he took
with him the judges prayorbook, which
was naughty Of you, Philip. --Bclington
Republican.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

replied. 81 couldn't help IT,
Mrs. Allen smoothed out the differ
ences by declaring: What's the differ
ence7 She wouldn't have guessed. not
In a million years. Stand away an
let her see t."
Fresno swept them all aside with
the blanket
"Oh, isn't IL beautifully beautiful
cried Echo.
'Who-what-wher she stam-
mered, glancing from one TO the other,
her eyes finally resting on Jack.
mot guilty." he cried. you'll have
to thank the boys for this"
With happy tears welling up I'm her
eyes, Echo said: ~ do thank them.
i do. / do. 1 can't tell how delighted
am. can't say how much this
means 10 me. oh, thank youl 1
say It once, but feel 1t a thousand
times" She seized each OF the boys
by the hand and shook II heartily.
would you like to have another se-
lectionT' asked Fresno. relieving the
tension OF the situation.
Nor shouted the punchers unani-
mously. Fresno looked very much
crestfallen since he considered that
he had made a deep impression by his
first effort.
Mrs. Payson's goin' to hit us out a
tune" announced Sagebrush.
Echo seated herself at the piano.
Jack leaned against the instrument,
gazing fondly into her eyes as she
raised her face, radiant with happi-
ness. Allen had taken possession OF
the best rocking chair. Mrs. Allen
sat at the table. and the boys ranged
themselves about the room. Their
faces reflected qualification. They
watched Echo expectantly.
Echo played the opening bars Of
''The Old Folks at Home" Before she
sang Fresno, holding up his right In
dex finger, remarked to no one in par
ticular, 81 washed that finger"
The singing deeply affected her lit
tie audience. Echo had a sweet, nat
ural voice. She threw her whole soul
into the old ballad. She was so happy
she felt like singing, not lively airs,
but songs about home. Her new home
had become 80 dear to her at that mo-
ment.
Mrs. Allen, as usual, began to cry.
Polly soon followed her example.
There were tears even In the eyes of
some of the punchers, although they
blinked vigorously to keep them back.
When she repeated the chorus Sage
brush said to Fresno. "Ain't that
greatT
That worthy, however, with the
Jealousy OF an artist and to hide his
own deeply moved sensibilities, re-
piled. THAT amt 80 much"
Jack had become completely absorb.
ed In the music. He and Echo were
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

mornin'."
is he deadi" IL was the first Polly
had heard OF the passing away OF one
OF the characters OF the territory. She
had expressed her surprise I'm the form
or an Interrogation, emphasizing the
he" a cclloQuielism OF the south.
west.
Slim. however. had chosen 20 ignore
the manner OF speech and. with a
grin. answered: "Ye-es. That's why
they buried him"
Polly laughed In spite OF herself
What did he die Off" she asked
As Slim was about To take n drink
Mt the ola he failed 60 hear her.
"EhY' he grunted.
What did he die Off" she repeated
Five aces" was the sober reply OF
the sheriff before he drained the gourd.
Polly put the broom back OF the door
ana was rearranging tho articles on
the table before Slim could muster up
enough courage TO speak on the topic
which was always uppermost I'm his
mind when In her presence.
Say. Miss Polly he began.
III you've anything TO say TO me.
Slim Hoover, just say Il. can't be
bothered today-ail the nxin's an
things" saucily advised tho girl.
"Well, what want to say is''- be.
gan the sheriff.
AT this moment Bud Lane. laborlng
under heavy excitement. burst open
the door.
Say. slim. you're wanted down at
the corral" he cried, paying no heed
10 Polly.
"Shucks| exclaimed the disappoint.
cd sheriff. What's the rowf"
Il don't know. Buck Mckee, he's
there with some OF the Lazy X outfit.
They want TO see you"
Slim threw himself out OF the door.
with tho mild expletive, Darn the
luckw
Bud turned quickly to Polly. Did
Jack pay or the mortgage last week ~
he almost shouted at the girl.
Polly stamped her foot I'm anger ut
what seemed to her to be totally ir-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18


relevant question 20 the lovemakipg
she expected. "How do l known she
angrily replied. "If that is all YOU
come to sec me for you can 20 an ask
him. 1t makes me 30 doggone madw
Polly, with flushed face and knitted
brow. left tho bewildered Bud stand
Ing In the center OF the room asking
himself what II was oil about.
The sound of the voices of disputing
men hoated I'm from the corral. Bud
heard them and comprehended its sig.
nificance.
ITS all up with meP' he cried In
mortal terror. Buck Mckee has stir.
red up the suspicion against Jack
Payson. Jack paid Off his mortgage,
and they want TO know where he rails
ed the money. Well. Jack can tell
II he can't I'll confess the whole bust.
ness. / won't let him suffer for me.
Buck shan't let an innocent man hang
for what we've done"
The sound OF footsteps on the piazza
and the opening OF the door drove Bud
to take refuge in an adjoining room,
where he could overhear all that was
happening. He closed the door as the
cowpunchers entered, with slim at
their hend.
To be continued
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

What Is a cold In the head2 Nothing TO
worry about II you treat IL with Ely's Cream
Balm Neglected. the cold may grow into
cataTrh and the aIT.passages be so lnhamed
that you have TO fight Tor every breath. Iti
true that Eiy's Cream Balm masters catarrh
promptly But YOU know the old saying
about the ounce OF prevention Therefore
use Cream Balm when the cold In the head
shows Itself All druggists. soc. or mailed
by Ely Bros, 50 Warren Street. New York
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
FIGHT OVER STATE LINE.
Maryland aud West Virginia Dispute
Soon 10 BE Settled.

BALTIMORE, Mp, Feb. 15.-Attorney
General Straus has taken up the suit OF
Maryland against West Virginia 10 estab-
lish Jurisdiction over forty-six square
miles Of land about the headwaters of the
Potomac river in the far western part Of
the state. This suit was begun in 1891
when the late Senator Wbyte was the at.
torney general of Maryland. It has
dragged along until tire present time, but
Mr.. Straus expects 10 argue IL before the
supreme court Of the United States either
in the spring or fall, probably the latter,
OF this year.
This boundary question has been a
bone Of contention for almost two cen.
turies. Virginia and Maryland argued
over the proposition for many years.
When West Virginia separated from the
parent state the wrangle was transferred
10 IL. There are 20, 400 acres in forty-six
square miles. On such an area are many
farms.
Differences Of opinion seem 30 have
arisen because Of the inability to definitely
determine the source Of the Potomac.
This river, like most others, has quite q
modest beginning, and whether IL should
be considered ~ starting from Potomac
spring, lying 10 the west, or the Michter
spring, lying 20 the east has occasioncd
the whole DISPUTE.
When King Charles granted Lord Bal
timore a charter 10 a tract Of land in the
New World lac laid down az It bounds a
meridian 30 the first fountain OF the
river Pottowmack, thence yerging toward
the south unto the further bank Of the
said river and following the same on the
west and south TO certain place called
Cinquak
Maryland claims that the Michter
spring Is not the proper starting point for
river like the 'POttowmack," =" for not
infreguently itdries supcompletely whereas
the Potomac spring 90 the west pours
forth never-ceasing flow Of pure water
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

There is not any better salve than De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. We
hereby warn the public that We are not
responsible for any injurious effects caused
from worthless or poisonous limitations Of
our DeWitps Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve, the original IL is good for any
thing when a salve is needed, but Il IL
especially good for piles. BE sure you get
DcWitts. Sold by strickler's drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

him spoken Of I dreamed Of him the
other night-a dreadful dream"
Polly was delighted with this new
mystery. It was all 80 romantici
did your Let's hear e."
With unseeing eyes Echo gazed
straight ahead, rebuilding from her
dream fabric a tragedy OF the desert
In which the two men who had played
30 great a part IN her life were the
actors.
1T seems" she told, chat was IN
the desert, such n vast, terrible desert,
where the little dust devils eddied and
swirled and the merciiess sun beat
down until Il shriveled up every grow
Ing thing"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
ITO be continued.l

II you need a pill take DeWitts Little
Early Risers. Insist on them; gentle,
easy, pleasant little liver pills. Sold by
Stricklcr's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

Taking baby up at night IL often the
cause of bad colds. Use DR.. Fahrney's 4
Tccthing Syrup and stay in bed. 25c.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18

This Is just the time OF year when Won
are most likely % have kidney OF bladder
trouble, with rheumatism and rheumatic
pains caused by weak Kidneys. DELAYS
are dangerous. Get DeWitgs Kidney ami
Bladder Pills, and BE- sure you get what
you ask for. They are the best pills made
Tor backache, weak back, urinary dis
orders, inflammation of the bladder, etc
They are antiscptic and act promptly.
We sell and recommend them Sold by
Strickler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-02-18
"A Romance Of Arizon.


copyrisht. 1905 by G. W. Dillingham; Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
THE STOCK MARKET

New York, March le-rhe stock market eontinuss rsfra0tory to the ef- forts of professional operators to eonosrnsa 11 in sGSs'' sSs .stu. I Swnsrship and transfsr of hoidings of stocks is practically abstaining from operations. It 10 this condition of the merns' which keeps 1t fuctuatins with con. stant turns before the movement hes preceded far in one direction. The Slightest sign of obss.cisi. The dsal. ings today showed some slight in- sionai operators showed more iaring in trying to extend the decline which was set in motion late yesterday. They had not much new material to work ufsctursd additions. Including a ru- nor of the death of the King of Eng. land. The growing ineffectiveness Of the attempts to bring out liquidation by offering down prices took the oour- latter part of the day was given over stocks sold in the morning. A lead ing incentive for the early selling was of the copper producers association would reveal an additional accumnla- ton of unsold surplus. The pubhca- tion of the figures confirmed the un- IaVOraDie IOrecabtS, put pTiCcS oi tHe copper industries promptly advanced after they appeared
 An addition of over 2s, 900. 900 pounds to the unsoii stocks of refined copper in the United States was shown as result of operations in February. whereas the addition during January was only 21.so0 pounds. With the rec ollection of claims made from time to time during February of improving conditions in the trade the omcial ng- ures are calculated to cause suspen- sion of such claims.
 An unfavorable impression was made by the average decrease in gross earnings of railroads for the last week in February. compared with last year. although allowance must be made for an extra day for last year in the comparison. owing to the leap year. Some influence of the turn in the price movement was owing to the news of the acquittal of the Standard Oli Company, in the retrfal of the suit which led to the s29. 9.240.000 fine of the company. As this result was rather clearly foreshadowed yester- day, It's effect on the market was moi crate. The rally was poorly held at the last.
 Bonds were Irregular. Total sales, par value, -s2.928,000.
 United States 2s coupon advanced Is per cent. on call.
 CLOSING STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

on q setivs ,rohths .s result of seat, scat, Sa Dso%ossc 'i,s'i ss sh. sorss.ss S a}lias A sor clear wsathsr in rsxas tonight and t9. snow nurrise in the Pan Hsudle, and slpisasion nf. in Ts.ss 'sS and s osishom. n, for the twsnty.four hours ending at o'clock on Tuesday morninG. slowing rainfall of only !va to .s2 inches at sufncisnt to modify continent regard ing the drought situation.
 After the~ advance te s.6i for May and e.ao for october. the market eased sustainsd support ana during the af-. ternoon turned rather easier on re. ports from Liveepool that movement
 m Sn foss Sorans k ssrta on ias eos ton two days per week until Whitsun: tide. At one time prices showed net loss of to points. but closed up Southern spot markets oficially re- ported early were generally unchans- ed. Sales of futures in the local mar ket were estimated at about 100000 bales.
 Receipts at the ports today 2o,os4 bales, against 23,9S1 last week and 12.- S43 last year, For the week 11O,0u0 bales against 15s.z2s last week and
 Today's rsceipt. at New Orleans 7.s1s bales, against 3,es2 last year. and at Hous- ton s.Sss bales. against a.1+s last year.
 CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS: Chicago. March 10.-Slack demand for the cash grain in the Southwest sown sow % crop inspired liberal M realiains iHH in the wheat market today which result ed in a weak close. final quotations showing losses of 5-s to 7-salc com oass and provisions also closed weak.
 There was no such action in the wheat prices as during the few pre- ciently sharp to keep the trade on the tween iIa and ns qig qiig May 1.s anG sSfa July 1f ranged between 1o2 7-s and 1o4. Pit ket or who sold on soft spots were forced to cover on support by bull lead CTS, but commission houses were per- sIstent sellers hI, all day and this led were selling under cover. One of the principal factors today was the wealth CT In the Southwest. Rain or snows winter wheat belt and more was pre- dicted. The almost total absence of demand for cash wheat at Kansas City and and st: Louis also tended to depress hour realizing sales predominated and the market closed weak at almost the bottom; Final quotations on May
 Much of the ground gained by corn prices during yesterdays sharp bulge was lost today on selling led by sev- eral of the prominent holders. The market closed weak at almost the low est point with May at ss Is and July at 67 3-6. There was not large trade in oats and the market was weak all day. At the close prices were 1-2 to 5-SQ?-4 below yesterdays final quotations, May being at 55 1-4 and July at 49 7-S. Provisions prices broke sharply as a result of liberal realizing sales, final quotations showing losses of IT 1-2 to 20c compared with the previous close. Larger receipts of live hogs and the belief that a reaction was due after the sharp advance of the past few days led many holders to take profits. The slump in grain also bearishly affect ed the marke ct.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
NO CHANGE HERE
oss vXRf pSsfNa WnnxrsSAY. o
A Little More Cotton, If Any, Is DeinS Oaered At the Price
 of Ntns and One
 Half Coats.

There was no change in the local cotton market yesterday. The street prices and the official quotations re- mained the same as Tuesday. A little more cotton. if any. is being offered at I-2 cents. but. as one broker put 1t. something has got to happen before we can give that price.
 The market pretty generally agreed yesterday that the violent rain had no derogatory effect on the new crop in Ala bama per SC. Some, however. were inclined to. the view that the heavy rains now argued less than normal rainfall later in the spring. No one but market manipulators In New York are paying much regard to the down. pour here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
WEATHER CONDITIoNs.

The storm that was central over Illinois yesterday has moved northeastward. after causing rains over the eastern half of the country the rainfall being heavy to quite excessive in portions of Alabama and Georgia, and is central the upper St. Lawrence Valley. The storm Is giving rain in eastern districts this morning. with high winds at scatter ed points. The temperature continues high in the South Atlantic districts, but an area of high" extending from Montana to Tex as is giving fair and colder weather over most of the interior this morning and as far southeast as Alabma, though light snow Is falling at scattered points in the mid de west. Another area of low barometer central over Arizona is gtvtng warmer weather in the Southwest.
 Conditions favor fair weather in AlaoaT ( tonight and Thursday, with continued coo. tonight followed by slowly rising temper aturs Thursday.
 U. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
 WEATHER BUREAU.
 ramperaturs and precipitation reports from
 salectsd Southern stations. For the zA
 AoCrs ending at am.
 March 10. 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

New York, March 1o.-The London tin market was a little higher today with spot quoted at f130 2s Cd and futures at f13l 15s The local market was dull
 Copper lower with spot at f56 5s and futures at f57 in the London market Local ly, the market was weak but unchanged.
 Lead was a shade higher at f13 Is Cd in London. Locally the market was steady and a little higher at $3. s5 4s4.o0.
 Spelter was unchanged, both markets.
 The English iron market was e little tower with Cleveland warrants quoted at 46s 7hd Locally unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Hsnan Plsaaa sauiltx.

Fort Worth, Texas, March 1O.-Le&t- wich Homan we'll known here and for merly connected with the First Ma tional Bank of this city, charged with abstracting money and jewsls to the amount of $30,Oo0 pleaded guilty in the district court today and vas gem tenced to five years imprisonment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

New York, March I0.-TOdays cot ton market was very quiet with nuc- tuations very narrow, the close being steady, net 1 point higher to 2 poihts lower.
 The market opened steady at un- changed prices to a decline of points. which was about as due on the cables, but offerings were light and right after the call the market steadied up to a net advance of about 1 to 3 points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

Chicago. March 1o.-Butter steady; cream cries 22q2Shc; da.ries 2OQ25c.
 Eggs steady at mark, cases included 17hc: first 1sc; prime firsts 1sc.
 Cheese strong; daisies l6c: twins 16c; Young Americas 16%c; Long Horns 1e%c
 Potatoes-Firm: choice to fancy S@90c: fair to good 59S7c.
 Poultry steady; turkeys l7c; chickens
 Veal steady. 50 to 60 lb wts. 7asnc; 50 to s5 ib. wts. sQsc; s5 to 110 ID. wts 9@11c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
nav oOODa MARKm.

New York, March l0.--The dry goods mar ket Is somewhat quieter. Fine and fancy cottons are active and strong. but the eoarser qualities are in light demand. Yarns remain generally quiet and weak. Silk piece goods are very quiet in first hands. but job bers are doing a steady business on them. siery in a great variety Of shades. Knit goods are generally quiet,