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Polly's firm controlled manner gener-
ally conquered.
"oh, yes. II does" answered Polly.
Il used TO think II didn't. but Il does.
You have 10 say things I'm certain
way or folks look down on you"
IFS satisfied de way 1 be-" declared
Mandy as she pumped herself down
on the garden bench and began to
fidget with resentment.
The way I am" Polly persisted
sweetly.
"See here. chile, IL dat why yo'
been a-settin' up nights an keepin' de
light burning"
You mustn't say 'settin' up You
must say sitting up Hens set"-
$50 do l." interrupted Mandy. 'I's
doin' II now" For time she pre-
served an injured silence, then turned
upon Polly vehemently. "lf had to
think oh all dat ERE foolIshness cher.
time L open my mouth, I'd done been
tongue tied afore l was born"
Il could teach you in no time" vol
unteered Polly eagerly.
II don't want ter be teached," pro.
tested Mandy doggedly. "Hasty Jones
says rs too smart anyhow. Men don't
like women KNOWN too much: Il
skeers 'em. is good enough for my
old man, an l amt a-tryin' ter get
nobody else's," Mandy wound up fatty.
'But he'd like you all the better"
persisted Polly. laughing.
II don't want To bc liked no better
by no niger" snapped Mandy. as
busy woman, is" She made for
the house; then curiosity conquered
her. and she came back TO Polly's side.
See here. honey. whose been rarnln'
yo' all dem nonsenseT'
II learn from Mr.. Douglas. remem-
ber all the things he tells me. and at
night write them down and say them
over. Do you see this. MandyT' She
took small red book from her belt
and put II into Mandy's black, chubby
fists
II see some writln'. II dats what
yo' mean" Mandy answered helpless.
ly.
'"rhese are my don'ts." Polly confided
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
CHAPTER VIII.

KAYl HEN Polly understood that To-
by wns actually gone Il; seem
HI ed TO her that she could never
- laugh again. She had been too
young TO realize the inevitableness OF
death when Il came to her mother,
and now she could scarcely believe
that Toby would never, never come
back to her. She felt that she must
be able to drag him back: that she
could not go on without him. She
wanted 10 tell him how grateful she
was for all his care OF her. She
thought Of the thousand little things
that she might have done for him. She
longed TO recall every impatient word
to him. His gentle. reproachful eyes
were always haunting her "You must
come back. Tobyr' she cried "You
mustr
IL was only when body and mind hac
worn themselves out with yearning
that numbness at last crept over her.
and ont OF this grew a gradual con-
sciousness OF things about her and n
returning sense OF her obligation TO
Others. She tried 10 answer I'm her
~@>%f ese&ast.h WY anu W
upon what they were saying instead
OF letting It wander away to the past.
Douglas and Mandy were overjoyed
to see the color creeping back to her
cheeks.
She Joined the pastor again In his
visits to the poor The women Of the
town would often see them passing
and would either whisper to each
other. shrug their shoulders or lift
their eyebrows with smiling insinua.
'tions. but Polly and the pastor were
too much absorbed I'm each other to
take much notice OF what was going
on about them.
They had not gone for their walk
today because Mandy had needed Polly
20 help make ready for the social 10 be
held In the Sunday school room to-
night.
Early In the afternoon Polly had
seen Douglas shut himself up I'm the
study. and she was sure that lie was
writing. so when the village children
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hundred years ago and more. men
wrung their hands and walked the floor.
and worried over thisor that, and thought
their cares would squash them fiat. Where
are those worried beings now? The bearded
goat and festive COW eat grass above their
moldered bones, and jaybirds call in
stridcnt tones. Aud where the ills they
worried DER? Forgotten all. for ever
more. Gone all the sorrow and the Voc
that lived q hundred years ago The grief
that makes you scream today, like other
griefs will pass away; and when you've
cashed your little string, and jaybirds o'e
your bosom sing the stranger, pausing
there to view the marble works that cover
you, will think upon the uselcssness Of
human worry and distress. So LET the
worry business slide. live while YOU live.
and when you've died the folks will say
around your bier ole made hit while
he was hcrcW-Walt Mason.
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STATE UNIFORM EXAMINATION
Rules and Regulations for Guidance
OF Applicants.

The first uniform examination will be
held at Newburg ON Thursday and Friday,
May 20 and 81, 1909.
The following regulations by the state
superintendent should be carefully CON
sidercd by applicants;
Firt--Applicants should notify the
county superintendent in advance of their
intention 10 take the examination, rs not
moro than 90 applicants will be enrolled
IN enc examination.
Sccond-Applicants should reach the
place Of examination ON the day before
the examination so as 20 be in time 10
write up their enrolment cards and rest
mp for the next day.
Third-Thcexaminationw will commence
at O'Clock q. m. and close at o'clock
each day.
Fourth-The examination on Agricul-
ture will be the first thing afternaon on
Thursday.
Fifth-rkc county superintendent will
mark 20 points on Theory and Art of
Teaching on the applicants personality
and record as n teacher. Applicants taxi
ing the examination out ofhisown county
must present letter from his own coun-
ty superintendent vouching for his con-
duct.
Sixth-Applicants for renewal of GER
tihcates expiring June 30, 1909, may take
the examination i'm May
Seventh-Examinationsfor for primary GER
tiiicates will be given in May, July, and
September, but the high school cxamina-
ton will be given in July only.
Eighth-Applicant for renewal of GER
tlilcates must pass AN examination on
Agriculture.
Very truly yours,
A. w. CAnmco,
4
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that girl ts edtin The church's bread"
Cling and sputterIng when Strong in
terrupted impatlently
"It makes no difference whether we
believe it or not. We're gOin' TO do
our duty by the church, and that girl
must leave or
"Or / must" Douglas pleced out
Strong's phrase for himself. THAT
threat doesn't frIghten me at all. dea-
con. After what you have said /
should refuse 10 remain In th,s
church"-the deacon stepped forward
eagerly-"were II not that realize
more than ever before how much you
need me. how much you ignorant, mar
row minded creatures need to be
taught the meaning or true Christian
ity." The deacon was plainly dIshp-
pointed.
"Is It possiblef" gasped Elverson
weakly.
"Well, what are you goin to do
about III" asked Strong when he
could trust himself 20 speak again.
81 shall do what is best for Miss Pol
ly," said the pastor quietly, but firmly.
He turned away to show that the
interview was at an end. Strong fol-
lowed him. Douglns pointed TO the
gate with n meaning not 10 be mis-
taken. Good afternoon, deacon"
Strong hesitnted. He looked at the
pastor, then at the gate, then Mt the
pastor again. "I'll CO." he shouted,
but It amt the endw He slammed
the gate behind him.
quite so. quite So" chlrped Elver-
son, not having the slightest idea Of
what he was saying lie saw the
frlgid expression on the pastors face;
he coughed behind his hat and fol.
lowed Strong.
ITO be continued
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
IfYou'vs Sheep You're interested.

little IenOloum makes very good com
pany for a flock Of sheep. To soak a man
Is not usually productive Of good results,
but 10 soak sheep iu IenOleum means hap
piness for thc sheep. II not only makes
an excellent dip for curing scab, but il
will kill ticks, lice and maggots and screw
worms II is a good thing for the nodu-
lar disease, good in castration where gan.
creme has set in, for healing shear cuts
and wounds 10 is q sure cure for stom-
ach worms and is recommended for this
purpose 10y some OF the most prominent
sheep authorities in America. with all
this, it is an excellent disiniectant. val
uable always in maintaining healthy quar-
ters for the animals. An excellent quality
Of Icuolcum is that whether taken in
wardly or applied outwardly il is nom
poisonous. A quart can costs only half
dollar, and most dealers sell ZenoleuD.
You can get a whole gallon for 81. so, and
if you are going 30 dip sheep a gallon Of
Ienoleum will make 100 gallons Of sheep
dip. Read the advertisement in another
column, and then bc sure and ask for that
valuablcGi- Gi-pagc booklet, Veterinary Adj
wiser, which can be had free by any
reader Of this paper II they will only men
tion the fact. Call at the store Of y. g..
Stcmplc, Of Aurora.
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why, yes. OF course"
Good! Then I'll make up your set.
l need little amusement just now.
Excuse me-" he added, turning to the
deacons. Then he ran with her out
through tho trees.
Tho deacOns and the women stared
at each other. aghast
well, what do you think OF thatf"
said Mrs. Wuloughby as the flying
skirts OF the girl and the black figure
Of the man disappeared up the path.
Il think It's scandalous. if you are
talking 10 me-" said Miss Perkins.
"fhc idea Of a full grown parson
n-runnin' of 20 play children's games
with n circus ridin' girlw
"She isn't such n child" sneersd
Julia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
NUMBER 2S
MANY KILLED BY STORM.
Forty Towns Laid Waste by Awful
Fury OF Tornado.

Tornadocs and electrical storms that
swept the Mississippi valley Thursday
night of last week killed lS2 people, IN
iurcd moro than zoo and wrecked no loss
than 10 towns, and Il is believed that
these figures will bc further increased. as
communication Is opened with many
towns that have been cut of by storms.
The greatest loss Of life at any one point
isreported from Bee Springs, Tenn. where
the death list numbers 20. Practically
shc entire town is wiped out. Details arc
still lacking. Tennessee, in fact, bore
largely tho brunt OF the storm and the
death toll in the state is large. At Medina
four were killed outright.
AZ Clarksyille, Tenn, an aged man
was killed and his body blown 200 yards
from his wrecked home.
Arkansas sustained the ncxt heaviest
loss of life, the toll starting with is dead
at Caddo Gap, whore 90 were also let
seriously injured %
Weather in southern Missouri follow
ing the storm dropped almost TO the
freezing point and is causing great dam
age TO the fruit crop.
Mississippi perhaps came next with its
heavy list of dead
Northern Alabama likewise suffered
heavily from tho storm.
While the fury of the storm was spent
in the Southern Mississippi valley, yet
scattering reports OF death aud damage
are being received from Illinois, Indiana,
Kansas, and adjacent states. Illinois was
especially hard hit.
The property damage will reach into
the millions. Damage TO railroads, tele-
graph, and telephone companies IL very
knn,s.
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social. She was followed by Miss Per
kins with bucket OF pickles. which
Mandy promptly placed ON top OF Mrs
Elverson's Ice cream. The women cx.
plained that they had come 60 put the
finishing touches 10 the decorations
IL anything was needed 60 increase
Mandy's dislike OF the widow it was
this announcement.
Mrs. Willoughby was greatly wor-
ried because her children had net been
home since the afternoon u hooI ses.
sion. Upon hearing that iney were
with Folly she plainly shov , her dis
pleasure, and Douglas ispatchcd
Mandy for them. She saw that her
implied distrust or Polly had nnnoye1
him. and she was about TO apologize
when two OF the deacons arrived on
the scene. also carrying baskets and
parcels for the sociGl
Strong led tho w He alyavs led
the way and alV IS told Ely erson
what TO think. 7 had been talking
excitedly as they reared the pnrson
age, for Strong disapprovcd OF the re
cent changes which the pastor had
made In the church service. He and
Douglas had clashcd more than once
since the baseball argument. and the
deacon had realized more and moro
that he had met n will quite as strong
as bis own. His failure TO bend ,he
parson TO his way OF thinking was
making him irritable and taking his
mind from his business.
"Cnn you beat that." he would OK
claim as he turned away from some
disagreement with Douglas. his temper
ruflled for the day.
Polly was utterly unconscious OF the
unfriendly glanccs cast I'm her direction
as she came running into the garden
leading the Widows two children.
She nodded gayly to Julia Strong, who
was coming through the gate. then
hurried 20 Mrs. Willoughby. begging
that the children bc allowed 10 remain
n little longer She was making up n
new game. she said, and needed Willie
and Jennie for the set.
MY children do not play In promis-
cuous games" said the widow icIly.
"oh. but this isn't pro-pro-pro"--
Polly stammered. ITS n new game.
You put two here, and two here.
and
Il don't care 10 know" The widow
turned away and pretended TO talk 10
Julia
OH! gasped Polly. stunned by the
widows rebuff.
She stood with bowed head I'm the
center OF the circle. The blood flew
from her cheeks; then she turned TO GO.
Douglas stepped quickly to her side.
walt minute" he said. She
paused. All eyes were turned upon
them. '1s this game that grownups
can playi'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
County Superintendent.

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Take them for fow days or week or so
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stopped In on the way from school for
Mandy's new made cookies she used
her customary trick 10 get them away.
Tag; you're fl" she cried and then
dashed out the back door. pursued by
the laughing. screaming youngsters.
Mandy followed the children to the
porch and stood looking after them as
the mad little band scurried about the
back yard, darted In and out among
the trees. then up the side OF the wood
ed hill, just beyond the church.
The leaves once more were red and
yellow on the trees, but today the air
was warm and the children were wear
Ing their summer dresses. Polly's 1.-THE
girlish figure looked almost tall by
comparison with the children about
her She wore plain, simple gown OF
white, which Mandy had helped her to
make. 1t had been cut ankle length,
for Polly was now seventeen. Her
quaint. old fashioned manner, her seri-
ohs eyes and her trick Of knotting her
heavy brown hair low on her neck
made her seem older.
Mandy waited until the children had
disappeared over the hill. then began
bustllng about. looking for the step
ladder whIch Hasty had left under the
vines Of the porch. IL had been n busy
day at the parsonage. A social always
meant perturbation for Mandy. She
called sharply TO Hasty as he came
down the path which made n short cut
20 the village.
SOS youse back. Is yo'f" she asked
sareastically.
''Sure rs back" answered Hasty
good naturedly as he sank upon an
empty box that had held some things
for the social and pretended to wipe
the perspiratIon from bis forehead
"Nassa John done send yo to de
postofice two hours ago" said Mandy
as she took the letters and papers from
his hand. give minutes Is plenty oh
time for any nigger to do dat job"
II done been detained" Hasty
drawled.
"Youse always talned when doris
any work a,goin' on" Mandy snapped
AZ him.
"whars Miss PollyY' Hasty asked,
ignoring Mandy's reference 70 work.
~Nebber 20 mind bout Miss Polly.
She don't want 20. Jes yO' done
fetch that stepladder into dc Sunday
school room"
but wants her" Hssty insisted.
"fs been on very 'ticular business
what she ought to know bout"
"Businessf' she repeated. what
kind Oh businessf"
n got to TX de Sunday school room" /"
said Hasty as he perceived her grow
ins curiosity.
You come heab, niegerg' Mandy
called, determined that none OF the
village doings should escape her "Out
wid itt7
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
Your Prlntlnn

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
cTIAPrER TX

- DOUGLAS was turning toward
H the house when the Widow
O Willoughby came through the
- wicker gate to the left Of the
parsonage carrying bunting for the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06
OUR washington LETTER
Senator Bailey's Speech on Income
Tax.
SCANDAL IN THE CENSUS BUREAU
Mrs. Tsu Fond OF Motorino-Seatti
Exposition Postage Stamps
Soon TO 30 Issued.
From Our Regular oorcspondon,.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The speech of
Senator Bailey on an income tax, one of
the ablest which has been delivered on
the floor of the senate for many day and
and took two days 10 deliver, was highly
pleasing 10 Democrats, who regard IL as
an unanswcrablo argument in defense of
the right of congress TO levy an income
tax. Mr.. Bailey quoted from court opin.
ions and other authorities TO substantiatc
his contention respecting the constitutions
atty oi such n tax, and said.
THAT this is inquistorial IL true. but
not more so than any other tax. 10 COM
pei me TO tell the source of my income. ns
Is done in the state in which | live, is rs
inqusitoriol as TO compel me TO tell the
amount of my income"
As to the plea that such n tax would
make us II nation of liars Mr.. Bailey said !:
II will not insult the American people
by repeating that charge, but | will rcpol
II as an unwarrantcd reflection upon our
people. do not think a sclf-rcspcctinp
American citizen will lie 20 escape the
payment OF n tax, and il ! should find "A
man who would commit perjury 20 os-
cape taxation | would favor disfranchis-
ing him."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06

my children 40 not plGU On prO1ntscu-
o'ts games" said nc t0idot0 tctly.
ITS enough 20 make folks talk" put
ia Mrs. Willoughby, with n sly look
at the deacons.
AN me awaitin TO discuss the new
church service" beloved Strong.
And me awaiting 70 give HIM Mrs
Elverson's message" pipcd Elverson.
THE church bore an this in silence
50 long as that girl was sick" " snapped
Miss Perkins but now she's perfect
ly well ard stu a.hnnglng on. No
wonder folks are talking"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06

Col. u. NJ. Johnson, veteran publisher
Of the Houston Post and prominent a. a
Democratic politician in Texas, was in
Washington last week, and in discussing
the prohibition wave which is sweeping
the country declared that the division Of
Texas into two states Is probable out
come Of the agitation Of the liquor ques-
ton now in progress in the state. Col.
johnson declared the southern portion Of
the state is to be strongly "anG," while
The northern portion is strongly pro,
and that while he did not believe the
division would come in the immediate fn-
ture, il would be the final outcome.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06

a scandal in the census bureau il moro
than hinted ut, fact 10 which the Demo-
Gratis in congress are just awakening. Di-
rector North is charged with insubordi.
nation and II isqucstioned in administrn-
ton circles whether lac has the capacity
To administer the affairs Of the census
oilice. Tho opinion obtains that Mr..
North's resignation will bc asked for by
President Taft within the next few days
MIR. North himself declines 10 discuss the
matter entirely, except TO say that hc has
not intended TO resign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06

The postmastcrs throughout the coun-
try have received notice from the third
assistant postmaster general that the new
issue postage stamps which the postoiIice
department is preparing for the Seattle
exposition will be puton sale about June .
The citizens Of Seattle made no inoonsid-
erable comment on the original design OF
the stamp, in consequence OF which the
picture Of polar bear clingiDg 10 an ice
berg has been changed and in IT, stead
appears the portrait Of William n. Sew
ard, who, rs secretary Of state, conducted
the negotiations for the purchase Of
Alaska from Russia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-05-06

At the state department preparations
are IN progress for II complete rcadiust-
fnent OF our trade relations with the ma
tions OF the world, 10 follow the enact
ment OF the new tariff law. In view of
the introduction Of the maximum mimi
mum policy into our tariff law MANY
treaties and arrangements covering trade
relations will OF necessity bc abroQated
and new ones must be negotiated, and 10
accomplish this amicably and without in
volving the United States i'm commercial
wars with her rivals is a herculcan task
which will call for all the ability and in
genuity OF our eminently able and tactfnl
secretary OF state. The president and the
leaders in congress have every confidence
in the successful outcome Of these nepo-
tiations in the hands OF Secretary Knox
Mrs. TAFT is now seen on the streets Of
Washington and its suburbs driving her
own electric runabout Mrs. Taft IL as
fond OF motoring as is the president and
desired to run her own car, but the presi-
dent objected 20 her driving ono of the
large gasoline touring cars, with which
the former stables OF the White House are
equipped, and a compromise was reached
in the electric runabout
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-14
NELSON AGREES TO
BOX WELSH ABROAD
Will Probably Defend the
Lightweight Champion
ship in London.

Battling Nelson has answered Fred
die Welsh's long repeated challenges
for fight for the lightweight cham
pionship of the world. The Battler yes
terday agreed to fight the English
lightweight champion in Great Britain
some time between February II and
25. The battle is to be for a guar
anteed purse of $4,000 with a percent
age privilege.
The battle between the clever Briton
and Nelson was arranged by Boxing, a
London periodical The Dane agreed
to all OF the terms offered. but probably
will insist on the weight being 1913
pounds ringside instead of 1875, the new
English scale.
One thing that is not determined is
the place for the bout 1t will occur
either before the National Sporting club
in London or near Sardiff, wales. where
tremendous houses have turned out
for recent fights. If the bout is held in
Wales it will go thirty-five rounds; If
1t takes places in London the limit will
be twenty-five. Welsh wants but a
twenty round go, but the Dane prob
ably will carry his point and have 1t
longer that he will have a better
chance of overcoming Welsh's supreme
cleverness.