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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
AsItIa Today.

Aunt Mary Visiting in the city,
want to hear at least one OF your
famous grand opera singers and then
see some OF your leading actors"
Nephew Ito Office bOy)-"Jimmy, get
az some tickets for the vaudeville and
noViesL "-Life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23

Serious Error 10 the Habit OF Taking
offense When Nothing OF the
Kind ielutended. :

Kind ieIutended. :
Some persons afe a1ways N an un-
comfortable frame bf mind II not down;
right unhappy. And this even when
there rs not any real cause for unhap-
piness or grief. but when small Of
lenses or negligences 10 which no
second thought should be given are
magnifed. The more one allows his
mind to dwell on these things, the
greater he finds them. He views him
self as being always IN the right. and
recounts the favors ne has bestowed.
These 80 occupy him he forgets favors
received. With this disposition. a man
seldom stops at nursing his wrong
thoughts in his own mind. He talks
OF them to others. presenting the char
acter OF one with whom he is offended
In wrong light. thereby doing an In
Justice. He is so filed with bitter
thought OF his grievance that his
gloomy face and dismal tone cast
gloom on those about him. He be-
comes 30 morose that his company f.
disagreeable. Others, observing his
disposition to take offense quickly,
feel that IL may be their turn next to
irritate him. One cannot enjoy free.
dom OF conversation when someone IL
watching for sights. How much bet
ter IL would be in tho first place to,
say, He meant no offense." or Per
haps he has troubles OF his own that
make him negligent" Better first look
fairly at ones own conduct and see
IL every word or every act will bear
being weighed in the balance. Life
Is too short and too valuable to be,
wasted in useless dissension. Think
the best and speak the best you can
or everyone. You will be the better,
for It and the happier
Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Manted 20 Zee Than

Cedric Injecting Clarence in the
park)-"Well, old chap. what are you
doing heah?" Clarence-"Just admir-.
ing the beauties Of nature" Cedric
"Aw / say. have many gone by?'-
New York Globe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Rresldsnts and soldlera-

Washington, Monroe and Jackson
wore soldiers IN the Revolutionary
war. jackson, w. u. Harrison. Tyler,
Taylor and buchanan in tho war Of
1919; Lincoln IN the Black Hawk
war, Taylor, Pierce and Grant in the
Mexican war; Grant, Hayes, Garfield.
Arthur. y. Harrison and Mckinley IN
the Civil war, and Roosevelt was IN
the war with Spain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Thlnna Which O. Win 4,

Flatbush-'I see an English woman
wants to be made a Judge and 20 on
he BENCH
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fitness could
she have for the Bench7"
Well, she probably has the wig.
md q gown
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
II PAYS to Advertise.

Dear Luke-A fire escape has recenti
ly been added to the High Street
church. on East High street Near the
fire escape. emblazoned In bright let
ters, is the name of the pastor. &c. X.
Sine. o.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Correct.

what Is your definition OF a RINK
outsiderr' asked tho old fogy.
'"The wrapper on this cigar am
smoking" replied the crouch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Oh. Vary wetIl

Woman tries hard TO keep her youth.
Nor will she give away her age:
SO man will not expect the truth
As to her years II he's a sage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Slang.

OF course it's slang. wo understand.
But II In good advice:
Go mako hny whilo tho sun shines and
You'll cut n lot of ice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Surn-

His good wifo's bills saw him scan.
knew his heart must ache him.
Bald he. Clothes may not make tho man.
But they can often break him"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23

Best leaves no room for improve
ment. That 8 the point we are try
ing 10 attain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Fact

My son. you cannot fool tho fates
And mako them hand out pelf.
But all things como TO him who waits
When no waits on himseif.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23

II is a waste OF time TO look else
where for a better paper than this
one. Let's have your subscription.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Bits Of Byplay
Byfnke McIuRe
Copyright. 1915. tho Cincfunati
Enquirer
Hull

HUM
your wife doesn't seem to pay much
attention to anything you say" re-
marked the friend
mot II happen to-be-awake when
am saying It." replied Mr.. -Gabb.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Names 10 Names.
I. Sweat lives at Murray, Ky.
Things to Worry About.
Our Daily Special.

The water I'm the Panama canal is
getting salty.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Paw. kno~,. Ev.r~.h,,o-

wiilte-Paw. what Is a personal let
teri
Paw-The capital "I." my son.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
Luke MoLuke Sayst

We never blame our bad luck on our
bad judgment
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23

There's a reason" why subscribers
to The Argus do not want TO miss a
single issue. -!
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23
s %z.en
QuotI
4etoAo>s&

FOR years we have been stating in the newspapers of the
country that great many have escaped serious OBJ
eratlons by taking Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound, and it is true.
We are permitted to publish in this announcement
extracts from the letters of five women All have been
recently received unsolicited. Could any evidence be
more convincingl
A' could scarcely saghten ached and
was SO nervous could not Sleep and
any better until submitted operation
LYDIA f. fnkhams Vegetable Compound new
WoInan'-Mrs HAYWARD Sewers, Hodglon Me
SIIELBYvILLE KY"I suffered severe female trot1o
- My right side hurt me badyit finally decided
must be operated When
bottle OF Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound for me and after
taxing lew days got better and continued
am now Wel'-Alrs MoLLE SMITH, RED, Shebyville XIV
2 HANOVER, P"The advised severe operation br, INV
' husband got yda Pnkhams Vegetable compound and
experienced great relief in short time
ana can do hard days work and it"-rs ADA Wit
SOB Walnut St, Hanover Pa. '
DECATUR LII! sick in bed three of the best phvs
Clans sad would have to be taken to the hospital an oIer
C 70 Ce operation and took Lydia f. Pnkhams
and 1t worked miracle tell other women
What has done for me"Mrs GRswoLp 2437 EaSt
William Street, Decatur, Ill ' " i4A''
CLEVELAND ONO III irregular several wears
O' side panied to have TO undero an on
Grafton Doctors said they knew of nothing that = "
j g
would help me- took Lydia f. Pinbham's
liable compound and became UT~G&%M%M
from pain am thankful for such a good med tI E1W
cine and will always praise III Va WH
Mrs e. H. GRIFFITH 1868 Constant st. Cleveland O. II ~ n
@Sswrite o. LYDIA I'M MEDICJNECo IN va IL
" lCONF!DENTIAL) LYNN, MASS, MN lSNn&&s.M
Your letter will answered INyNS
by o woman and held in strict confidence Fe1Sas
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-23

II 1t pays to advertise part OF the
time. why not all the timer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Property Transfers.

Robert Emory McClenahan to
The Jacob Tome Institute, property
in Port Deposit, $5 and other con.
siderations.
Clarence s. Hurlock and wife, OF
Kent County, to Samuel B. Foard,
of Delaware, 300 acre property in
First district, $4,000.
Robert G. Thackery, Trustee, to
Clara s. Shippers, property in
North East, 81, 1856.
Albert Constable and wife to &.
Kirk Brown and John Eastburn
Brown, property on East Main
street, Elkton, $4,000.
The Jacob Tome Institute to Rob.
ert Emory McClenahan, property
in Port Deposit, $5 and other con
sidelations.
George Forrest Harvey and wife
to Sara Anne Wells, wife< of Ira
Wel@, lot of land in North East,
% and other considerations.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
a Referendum On War.

A southern congressman, in speaking
on the prospects of war. recently said
that he believed in war if the people
wanted war, but that he would prefer to
have the people vote on the subject SO as
to be sure they did want 1t. He added
the suggestion that vote be taken with
the understanding that those who voted
for war would enlist first and that those
who voted against war would not be ex-
pected to enlist until after the others had
BEEN enrolled.
Mr.. Bryan repeated the suggestion 10
the newspaper men and it has gone over
the country. The first echo comes from
the Express, Lititz. Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania. The Express has taken a
referendum vote and SO far the vote
against war between the United States,
Germany, Mexico or any other country is
2o3; the vote for the war is SO far o. The
idea is good one If the other papers
take it up we will soon know what public
sentiment is on the snbject-if anybody
has any doubt now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Commas.


The French do not as a rule employ
inverted commas to indicate q diar
logue, but they employ the dash TO In
dictate a change Of speakers, which Is
just as bad. Certainly many punctna-
ton marks are sadly misused or over
used Dickens flung unnecessary COM
mas all over his pages-whoae bat
talions of them. Walter PateR also
employed them with extraordinary
prodigality, frequently before the word
'-and" where the conjunction rendered
them superfuous. Pater was also
overload of the mark Of exclamation.
30 that when he drops "Yes'' into
his measured style It must needs APP
pear as "Yesl" But, though the Bible
does without inverted commas, there
Is real art in its punctuation. How adj
mirably it marks the cadence and helps
the drama In that great story OF the
prodigal sonl-London Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Boxing with che Feet.

The form Of boxing known az s'la
Savate," In which the feet are used as
well as the fists and kicks are as legiti-
mate as blows, has FOR long time
been popular exercise In French gym
nasia and schools of arms. The first
principle is that the whole weight Of
the body shall be placed ON one leg
and that the farthest from the adver-
sary. The disengaged leg Ia used as
an adjunct to the fists and flies out
with astonishing swiftness and accuEn-
cy of aim. The ''coup- de savate" prop
er Is the "chasse" of the right foot or
''shin hit," dangerous blow, but one
that Is easily avoided by raising the
left knee to the level Of the waist.
Formidable as this method Of assault
and others, such as the coup d'arret,"
or straight stop hit, and the ''coup de
figure" OF, swinging face kick, may be
and undoubtedly are with an expert,
the parties and guards are simple and
sure II properly used - Washington
Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Earthquake Shocks.

There are such things as earth waves
as well as ether waves. But while the
ether waves have, by the genius Of a
Marconi, been harnessed into the serv-
ice Of mankind, no scientist has yet
discovered any uses for earth waves
or even any means Of utilizing them.
The shock Of q seismic disturbances
travels in waves at the rate Of two
miles second In the actual vicinity Of
the disturbance, and this rate rapidly
diminishes as the distance Travelled by
the earth waves increases. The deeper
the originating movement happens to
be the farther the shock travels, but
the deeper the movement, on the other
hand, the less extensive and usually
the less serious, from the point Of view
Of loss Of life, is the visible effect ON
the earth's surface.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
The Elra aao.

The "flre bag" Is relic Of the odd
days Of wooden ships. Every whalee
and sealer used to carry such bag.
It was of tarpaulin. about one foot In
length and six inches In width. Il was
lined with waterproof material, with
iqterlinings Of oilcloth and thick fam
mel In this was placed the flint and
tinderbox for kindling fire. The bag
was then securely fastened with double
flaps and tied In such a manner as to
keep its contents dry.
1t was the duty of the second mate
to look after the fire bag, and In case
OF shipwreck to attach it at once to
his person by means of stout straps
provided for the purpose. So, IL officers
and crew were cast away on some de-
serted shore, the means of obtaining a
fire were not wanting SO long as the
precious fire bag was safe.
The modern steam whalers and seal
ers carry a fire bag slowed In the Life
boats with the bread and water, but Il
Is OF rubber, and contains half a dozen
water tight tin boxes Of Matches
Philadelphia Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30

Assumption by the United States of a
firm and determined attitude in the con-
troversy with Germany is now believed
to have reduced the probability of war.
The Presidents note places the German
nation in position where 1t must either
avoid further attacks upon American
citizens. or it must willfully invite the
United States to join the list of its
enemies and aid the European allies in
the present endeavor to check and de.
stroy the German system.
There is not the slightest belief that
Germany wants war with the United
States. Consequently, When it has been
made apparent that Germany can avert
such war simply by recognizing and
observing the rights of Americans upon
the high seas, and that failure in this re-
spect win inevitably produce war, the
unanimous conclusion is that Germany
will give the United States no further
cause for grievance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Wash An Fru,t.

Incoming cargoes Of fruits should be
closely observed for traces Of poison
Gus insecticides. Growers are not al.
ways careful to remove all traces Of
sprays before marketing their fruit.
Housekeepers can protect themselves
from danger from this source by wash
ing all fruit In several waters before
serving it. 1t would be advisable and
insure greater safety to wash the fruit
before placing it in the storeroom or
ice chest. Sprays and powders OF suf-
fcient strength to kill insects which
feed upon and destroy fruit trees and
fruit would prove fatal to life II par.
taken of by human beings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Your cough Gam Be Stopped.

Using care to avoid draughts,
exposure, sudden changes, and
taking a treatment of DIR. Kings
New Discovery, will positively re.
lieve, and in time will surely rid
your Cough. The first dose soothes
the irritation, checks your Cough,
which stops in short time, DIR.
Kings New Discovery has been
used successfully for 40 years and
is guaranteed to cure you. Money
back if it fails. Get a bottle from
your Druggist; it costs only a little
and will help you so much
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Constipation Causes Most Ills.

Accumulated waste in your
thirty feet of bowels causes absor.
ption of persons, tends to produce
fevers, upsets digestion. You
belch gas, feel stuffy, irritable,
almost cranky. 1t isn't you-it's
your condition. Eliminate this
poisonous waste by taking one or
two DR.. Kings New Life Pills to.
night. Enjoy full, free bowel
movement in the morning-you
feel SO grateful. Get an original
bottle, containing So pills, from
your Druggist to day for Doc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
''watchful waiting'' is to be the policy

"Watchful waiting" is to be the policy
of the National Progressive party. at least
for the present, in regard to the position
to be assumed by the Progressives in the
1916 Presidential campaiga.
Whether the Bull Moose will hit the
trail alone next year or travel in double
harness again with his erst-while G. o. P.
side partner Is matter which cannot be
determined for some time, according to
George w. Perkins, chairman of the
National Progressive Committee.
In an interview Mr.. Perkins indicated
that 1.-The economic dangers of peace, as
well as the possibilities of war; were con.
tributing elements which would keep the
whole national political situation up in
the air" for some time.
Commenting on press reports from
Portland, Ore, in which Colonel Roose-
welt was quoted as saying ''that it would
be mp to the Republican party to say
whether the Progressive party is to main.
tain separate party existence" Mr..
Perkins said sit was entirely too early 10
determine the relation of any political
party-Republican, Democratic or any
other-toward next years campaign, re.
CARELESS of how eager were Republicans
and Democrats to find out things"
1t develops and Mr.. Perkins carrobo-
rates the information, that while ct. R. y
has been visiting out West, making
speeches, influential Bull Moose leaders
have been holding weekly conferences in
New York, attended from time to time
by various State leaders.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
A Medicine Chest For asc.

10 this chest you have an excl
lent remedy for Toothache, Bruises,
Sprains, Stiff Neck, Backache,
Neuralgia, Rheumatism and for
most emergencies. One 25c. bottle
of Sloan's Liniment does it all
this because these ailments are
symptoms, no diseases, and are
caused by congestion and inflamma-
ton. 1t you doubt, ask those
who use Sloan's Liniment, or better
still, buy 25c. bottle and prove it.
All Druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
To the Voters.

The Republican candidate for Clerk of the
Circuit Court is to be Mr.. Charles 8. Peacock, the
very capable recording Clerk of the office. The
Republicans have thus met the requirements of
good and popular government in their candidate
by Offering to the public their most experienced
and efficient man. The Democrats should accept
this challenge by choosing me as their candidate
this will completely offset any advantages claimed
for their nominee by the Republicans Other.
wise it may be reasonably expected. that the
large body of self respecting men who desire
honesty. efficiency and capacity in public officials
irrespective of party will continue this office in
Republican control for another six years.
VIM. G. PURNELL
Elkton, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30

The fate of temperance hangs on
whether women get the vote, was the
recent statement made by Deborah
Knox Livingstone, national superintend-
ent of the department of franchise of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
Mrs. Livingstone pointed ont that the
equal suffrage states led in temperance,
educational advantages and protection Of
women and children.
sWhen you solve the drink problem,
you solve the vice problem" said Mrs
Livingstone. ''There is only one way to
drive drink out of your state, and that is
by the BALLOT. Give the women the
vote. and you will take the first step in
Kidding the state of intemperance.
"When man says you have to have
liquor to pay revenues, he is not telling
the truth. The burden of taxation from
drink is out of all proportion to the
money gained by it. Ninety-aix per
cent. of the cases of feeble-minded in
stitutions are the result of drink. Sixty.
two per cent. of disease is caused by
drink. The traffic in liquor is to blame
for o2 per cent. of criminal cases, while
81 per cent. of the appeals to organized
charities have been necessary because
drink has impoverished the families. If
you want to solve these problems, You
most give women the voting weapon of
defense against the evils which affect her
so cruelty"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Best Diarrhoea Remedy.

If you have ever used Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy you
know that it is success. Sam F. Guin,
Whatley, Ala, writes, II had measles
and got caught out in the rain, and ii
settled in my stomach and bowels. l
had an awful time, and had it not been
for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy could not possibly
have lived bnt few hours longer. but
thanks to this remedy, I am now well
and strong" For sale by Ell T. Rey-
nolds. Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Necessltarians.

The philosophic term '-necessitarians"
is used to denote those persons that
deny the freedom of win and assert
that in human conduct all volitions
are determined by motives that obey
the law Of causation as invariably as
do the forces Of nature. The word
-determinists" was suggested as a
substitute by John Stuart NH and has
been very generally adopted. - New
York American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
FRIDAY, JULY 80, 1916.

A professor has been dismissed from
the faculty by the board of trustees of the
University of Pennsylvania because he
assaulted, in his lectures, the sacred faith
in high tariff. The professor may con-
slider himself lucky. 1t was quite gener-
ally believed in the United States that a
Pennsylvania who did not believe in a
high tariff was indictable for high treason.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30

Twenty-Five cents invested in a bottle
of chamberlaiu's coiic. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy win enable you to
protect your family from any serious con-
sequence resulting from an attack of collie
or diarrhoea during the summer months.
Is that no better than life insurance.
Buy 1t now. 1t may save life. For sale
BY Eli 7. Reynolds, Druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30

All rocks contain some water. but
some, such as the GRANTEES, carry only
an inappreciable amount Sandstone.
on the other hand, has an absorptive
capacity of gallon or more Of water
TO the cubic foot Of rock and is the
best water bearer OF the solid rocks
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Not to Be Desired.

CHOW artificial we have grown since
the good old daysp
Maybe" replied Mr.. Growcher. ''but
no argument is going to get me long
ing very seriously for the good old
days when the women used to come
down to breakfast with their hair In
curl observation-disclosures Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Decided TO Stay.

~Oh, hubby. I'm happyP'
''What's the good news2 Somebody
Aeft you fortuneT
"Oh, betterl The new cook has sent
for her trunk. "-Philadelphia Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Color CHANGE.

''Your new assistant Is blue over his
work"
II guess that Is because he Il 90
green about it."-Exchanga.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30

One has no protecting power save
prudence-Juvenal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-07-30
Notice.

All dumping Of rubbish other tFespassine on
the farm OF the undersigned, without permission,
sis WILLIAM NJ. PoGUE.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1915-06-18
That Stamped Return Envelope.

Among the many letters l receive
from charitable enterprises asking me
to contribute" said man who gives
occasionally II get now and then one
that contains a return addressed en-
velope with a stamp on it.
This must be an expensive way Of
sending out circulars, but / am in
clined to think it pays. At any rate
! know how it impresses one.
II should not feel warranted in
using that stamp for my own personal
purposes, and of course it would be
wasteful to throw it away; and then it
seems to me businesslike method Of
proceeding, thus to make it very easy
for the person addressed to reply.
Further, rather admire the sporting
spirit of an institution that is willing
to risk two-cent stamp on the chance
of getting something more in return.
$50 when get o1e of those ap-
peals containing an addressed and
stamped return envelope / usually put
into it and forward a small contribu'
ton"