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Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30
The Million Dollar
Mystery

coal stoker, and had taken him un-
hwares. The man had donned the dis
guise he had laid out for shore APP
proach, and the blockhead Bannock
had never suspected. He had not rec
ognized Norton at all It was only
when Bannock explained the history
of the shanghaied stokeT that he real
lied his real danger. Norton! He must
be pushed off the board After this
episode he could no longer keep up
the pretense Of being friendly. Nor
ton, by rare stroke of luck had
forced him out into the open So be
1t. Self-preservation is in no wise
looked upon as criminal The law may
have it's ideas about it, but the in
dividua1 recognizes no law but its own.
1t was Braine whom he loved and adj
inired, or Norton whom he hated as
9 dog with rabies hates water. With
Norton free, he would never again
dare return to New York openly. This
meddling reporter aimed at his ease
and elegance.
He left the freighter as soon as
boat could carry him ashore. The
fugitives would make directly for the
railroad, and thither he went at top
speed, to arrive ten minutes too late.
"Free!" said Florence, as the train
began to increase its speed.
Norton reached over and patted
her hand. Then he sat back with a
sudden shock Of dismay. He dived
a hand into pocket, into another and
another. The price of the telegram
he had sent to Jones was all he had
had in the world; and he had borrowed
that from friendly stoker. In the
excitement he had forgotten all about
such contingency as the absolute
need Of money.
Florence, I'm afraid we're going to
have trouble with the conductor when
he comes"
"Why?"
He pulled out his pockets sugges
lively. mot a postage stamp. They'll
put us off at the next station. And"
with a glance in the little mirror be-
tween the two windows, Il shouldn't
blame them bit" He was unshaven,
he was wearing the suit substituted
for his own; and Florence, sartorially,
was not much better off.
She smiled, blushed, stood up, and
turned her back to him. Then she sat
down again. In her hand she held a
small dilapidated roll of banknotes.
Il had them with me when they
abducted me-, she said. Besides.
this ring is worth something"
Thank the Lord" he exclaimed,
relievedly.
So there was nothing more to do.
but be happy; and happy they were..
They were quite obliyious to the pecu-
liar interest they aroused among the
other passengers. This unshaven
young man, in his ragged coat and
soiled jersey; this beautiful young
girl. in a wrinkled homespun, her
glorious blonde hairy awry; and the
way they looked at each other during
those lulls in conversation peculiar
to lovers the world over, impressed
the other passengers with the idea
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30

that something very unusual had hap
pened to these two.
The Pullman conductor was not es-
pecially polite; but money was money,
and the stockholders, waiting for their
dividends. made it impossible for him
to reject It.. The regular conductor
paid them no more attention than to
grumble over changing a $40 bill.
So, while these two were hurrying
on to New York, the plotters were
hurrying east to meet them. The two
trains met and stopped at the same
station about eighty miles from New
York. The princess, accompanied by
Vroon, who kept we'll in the back
ground, entered the car occupied by
the two castaways.
In the mirror at the rear Of the car
Norton happened to cast an idle
glance, and he saw the princess.
Yroon. however, escaped his eye.
"Be careful, Florence" he said. "The
princess Is in the car. The game be-
gins again. Pretend that You suspect
nothing. Pretty quick work on their
part And that's all the more reason
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30
Your Cough Can Be Cured.

Using care to avoid draughts. exposure,
sudden changes, and taking treat
ment of Or. Kings New discovery, will
positively relieve, and IN time will
surely nd you, of your Cough. The
first dose soothes the irritation, checks
your Cough, which stops in a short
time. DR.. Kings New Discovery has
been used success sfully for As years and
Is guaranteed to cure you. Money
back If it fails Get bottle from your
Druggist; it costs only little and will
help you SO much.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30
Is Sickness A Sin?

If not. It's wicked to neglect illns 50
and means of relief. It's wicked to
endure Liver Ills, Headache, lndigest
ion. Constipation, when one dose of
Pc Dol Lax is Podophylhn MAY
Apple. without the grippe. 1t arouaes
the Liver, increases the flow OF bile
Natute's antlseptic in The Bowels.
Your Constipation an other Ills dis
appear over night because Pc Do Lax
has helped Nature to remove the cause,
Get a bottle from your Druggist to day.
Get rid Of your Constipation overnight.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30
What Do You Pay Your
Teacher?

Gov. Henry G, Stuart III an
address before the Virginia State
Teachers Association three years
ago used these words.
II am one of those who be-
lieve that the smallest dividend
drawn by any man OF woman, in
proportion to the input; is that
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30

-. n. Oii - W 4 ~ U " " W,
Texas, spent Tuesday with his
brot her, l.. H. ShEmate.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. j. Houda
shell OF South Natick, Mass,
will leave July 31st, on boat,
for Rural Retreat TO spend a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. James
E. Hondashell and other rela
tives.
R. G. Huddle and son, CT
Crockett. were in town Wed
nesday.
Rev. G. w. Cassell, Of Marion
is visiting Rev. w. r. Brown on
Black Lick.
FOR SALE-DesirabIe build
ing lot, of about three quarters
of an acre, Oh which is about
thirty bearing fruit trees.
Quarter mile north Of station
and next to property Of Mrs. NJ,
e. Vaught.
Miss Mollie Boyer,
Z 16 1t Rural Retreat, Va.
Get "Heisey's" Glass ware
from f. M. Greer & Go Ice
tea glasses, tumblers etc.
Miss Boss Neff left Wednesday
to visit Miss Sara Hawkins at
Groseclose.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Ebert Carrlco
and children, Of Maryland,
arrived Wednesday and are the
guests of Mrs. Carrico's sister,
Mrs. e. NJ. Lindamood.
Dir. and Mrs. w. G.. Delp and
children motored to Corners
Rock Tuesday to spend few
days with relatives.
I carry in stock at all times
AL kinds Of oils for machinery,
automobiles, etc; also the best
grade of gasoline. e. G. Tarter.
Miss Catherine Robinson re.
turned Monday night from
Lebanon where she has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Lillian
Hendricks
Thomas Jefferson Cregar is
spending a few days in Salem
| this week where his children are
in the Lutheran Orphanage.
!, Oil clothing Of all kinds can
be had at r. M. Greer e Cos.
Suits, Slickers, Rain Coats,
Hats etc.
Misses Leona and Helen Hum
phrey have as their guests Miss
es Grace and Lila Bishop of Ga
lax, Myrtle McCra1y Of Salt
vile, Ruth Bonham OF Chill
howie.
/ Rev. Chas. q. Hounshell will
preach at MARVIN Sunday morn
at II o'clock.
Mrs. G. w. Houdashell and
daughter, Arillo, and Miss
/ Macie Houdashell, of Ports
mouth, Ohio, are spending this
week with Mr.. aud Mrs. A. A.
Tibbs and Mr.. and Mrs John A.
Houdashell at Rideway, Va
TIE Norfolk and Western OPP
Grated an excursion to Richmond
and Norfolk Tu. sday. Five tick
cts co Norfolk aud one to Rich
moEd were sold here.
A large assortment of men
and boys heavy work shoes just
received.
Joe X. Buck & Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30

We are in position as usual,
TO pay the highest cash price tor
wool.
1t will be to Your interest to
see us before you sell.
BROWN & UMBERGER
THE Wool ksalegs
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30

See the celebrated LIMONGERS WARE in beautiful
AZ Dinner Set classy and up date at The DRUG
STORE In appreciation Of your patronage propose
while they last give patrons the benefit Of this
chase With every twenty five cent cash sale will give
coupon When you have secured 20 of these return
them with S. SO receive of these SETS usually
retailing at S. 90 to $500.
The beautiful design of these Dinner Sets, on
exhibition at store. Come and see them
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Misses Julia and Catherine
James Of Bristol are guests of
Misses Jennie and Catherine.
w Hard.
Frank Cannon was i'll Mar
ion Tuesday aud Wednesday.
Rev T. r. Handy was in the
city yesterday in the interest OF
Sullins College.
Robt. C. Shupe went to Crosse
close oil No. 13 Wednesday
evening and returned IN the
early hours Of Thursday morn
ing. or course the walk was
What Dob" wanted and we hope
it did him mnch good.
Fletcher Burnett, of Roanoke,
is in the city for few days.
Mr.. Ikenberry, OF Roanoke,
wss hero Wednesday IN thu
interest Of the kraut factory
Mrs. NJ. E. Vaught is right
i'll at this time.
Mrs. G. e, Cannon is thu
guest Of her cousin, Mrs. Porter
field, at Saltville
Oil your machinery will
'"That Good LubrIcating Oh
for sale by Joe X. Buck & Co
Don't fail to see my line o.
cultivalors, both riding an.
walking. / have the best ant
cheapest line found any where
e. G.. Tartel
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1915-07-30
A Medicine Chest For csc.

In this chest you have an excellent
remedy for loot hache, Bruises. Sprains,
Stiff Neck, Backache, Neuralgia. Rheu-
matisIn and for most emergencies
One Csc bottle OF Slean's Linlment
does it ail-this because these ailments
are ss mptoms. not diseases, and are
caused by congestion and inflammation
II you doubt, ask those who use Sloan's
Imminent. or better still, buy 25c
bottle and prove it, All Druggists
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11
The Presidents Speech

The Pittsburg Dispatch, which has
strong Republican leanings, has only ia
vorable comment upon the president e
New York speech favoring preparedness
for national defense. The Dispatch says /:
1t will be well il congress and the coun-
try can approach the consideration OF
national preparedness with the clarity
and calmness exhibited in the president
address at New York last night. With
out losing sight of single circumstance
or Understanding in any degree the
country's necessity, Mr.. Wilson sets the
case dispassionately before his country
men. There is no hint of saber rafting.
no lingo Mysteries; just a plain summary
of the situation. He is as Unconditional
as II insuring house, but no one can
read his remarks without being convinced
OF the absolute need OF our national in
surance against war.
There is no panic haste, he says. He
claims no pride OF opinion in any pro.
gram. All he asks is that we place our
selves in state of preparedness. 1t de.
volved upon the administration to pre-
pare plan. He approves it because it
aims to provide a military force that will
not be amateur, but yet will interfere as
little as possible with civilian pursuits.
Not separate professional army, but a
really national force IS the purpose. Not
militarism, but patriotism is to be the
outcome. There NAV be differences re-
garding detail, but these principles are
soundly American.
As TO the navy he desires continuing
policy OF development. not subject to
temporary neglect or alteration az has
been too often the case in the past. This,
also, is principle upon which there Is
general agreement.
Such program, he reminds the world
neither involves nor implies any thought
OF attack, aggression or ambition on the
part Of the United States. The American
people are not militarist or imperialist.
The ideals Of this nation can best be de.
veloped in an atmosphere OF peace. II
we arm ourselves, il is because we must.
Meanwhile, he warns, we must show
that we are a united people with
national singleness Of mind and purpose.
There IL no place here for alien antipa.
thies, and he is equally right in denounc.
ing religious or sectRrian antagonism as
i'll becoming this republic, founded on
liberty Of conscience.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11
Big Coal Output

BALTIMORE, Md, Oct. 29.-The
present calendar year, it is confident
ly expected, will be the biggest in the
history OF the Consolidation Coal COM
pany, as regards output. Last year
the output for the year was, in round
numbers, 100000 tons. This year
1t will be about 100000 tons. Last
years figures were the high record,
but those of 1915 will top them.
The tonnage OF the Consolidation to
October 81, will be 100000 tons.
The company is shipping 1000 to
LOO car loads daily when car supply
permits, which is the only thing that
regulates the output at present. The
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, which is
doing the largest coal business in its
history at the present time, expects to
have about 5000 more cars available
between the current date and the first
OF the year. and this will materially
increase the daily shipments.
To date the Consolidation is $50, 900
tons ahead in output, as compared to
the same date OF 1914, and is ship
ping 200 car loads a day from the Elk
Horn field alone. All of the mines I'm
the Elk Horn region are being oper-
ated, some IS, a few of which had
been shut down. and there is now a
period Of activity such as has been
seldom witnessed in the Consolida-
ton field.
Conditions generally and broadly
have returned to normal" said Presi-
dent Jere II. Wheelwright today, in
discussing the situation. "The actiy-
ity in coal indicates that prosperity
Is here and no lines OF business are
exempt from feeling the effects. The
domestic demand for coal is better
and more general than at any time
since 1907, making conditions which
Indicate prosperity. Coal in the
northwest will be cleaned of the
docks for the first time in many years
by next spring.
The Consolidation is taking care OF
It's domestic and export trade and has
not been offering coal for sale. thus
following its established policy Of TAX
ing care Of its customers first"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11

Four Children Cremated When Their
Home Is Destroyed by Fire Mt Aus
ten-Suspeeted That They Met With
Foul Play

Four children of Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.
Hunt. of Austen. this county, were
burned TO death Tuesday night when
their home was completely destroyed
by fire durin the absence OF their par
ents. The four children, Alice, aged
Is. John. 10, Mary. and Joseph, 4,
dere left alone while their parents and
two younger children went to Hiorra
to see about the rental OF a house
with view OF moving to the latter
place. The fire was discovered by
neighbors before the return OF the
parents but IL was impossible to res
cue the children or save the house.
Long coke forks were used to draw
the charred remains OF the children
from the embers. Two OF the heads
were found severed from the bodies.
one head was not found at all and
the fourth body was found intact but
with the skull badly crushed. From
these indications II is feared the chill
dren were murdered before being Gre
mated. The county authorities are
conducting a rigid examination OF the
sad affair and IL any clue is found to
indicate foul play no effort will be
spared to bring the guilty culprit to
Justice.
The remains of the children were
shipped to Fairmont where interment
was made yesterday
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11
Ohlfnarr

Maria Reed Ridenour was born Au-
gust 10, 1899. and departed this life.
at her home in FellowsviIIe. on Mon
day night November 1, 1915. having
lived to the ripe old age Of 76 years.
months and ~ days. She WAS mar
ried to Martin Ridenour, who preeed-
cd her 70 the spirit world a little over
a year ago, on February 7, 1855. In
early life she affiliated herself with
the Methodist Episcopal church and
lived consistent member TO the time
OF her death To know her was 10
love her, and we can truthfully say
that In her departure, the community
and church have lost one OF their best
members. and the children a devoted
mother, but while we deeply mourn
our loss, We know that our loss IS
heavens gain She was always cheer
full and optimistic. and although she
suffered greatly for many months pre-
vious 10 her demise. she never com
plained. but bore her affliction brayely
unfit death relieved her. The example
Of her Cody iife viii nave lts influence
over her relatives and friends tong
long after her body has returned TO
the dust from whence 80 came. The
funeral services we're conducted by
Rev. Vs. -. Moose. Of TunneIton. as
sisted by Rev. r. ". shrsder, Of
Evansville, a. Mt Israel W. y. church
and her body consigned 70 the tomb
beside that Of her life partner. there
to await the final resurrection and the
meeting Of loved ones gone before.
= ~ ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11

In review OF industrial conditions
throughout the United States, the Gin
cinnati Enquirer says:
A recent tour through the industrial
districts Of New England, New York,
Pennsylvania. New Jersey, Delaware,
Ohio and West Virginia disclosed an i'm
dustrial activity surprising that ever
known in those states 20 far as values OF
outputs, number OF persons employed
and the immense sums OF money distrib-
uted through pay rolls are concerned.
IL is said by others familiar with con-
ditions in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois.
Maryland and Virginia that this is also
true as regards these states.
We desire therefore to emphasize the
extent Of the prosperity that is now pre-
vailing in theee industrial districts Of the
country and to impress upon them the
benefcent effects upon every line OF
affairs that this great and widespread
diffusion OF money through purchases Of
materials by manufacturers and through
their pay rolls is having in every state OF
the union.
During the course OF this tour in many
instances business men reported not an
industry in their respective cities but
was active, and in numerous cases reports
were given as TO working full capacity
night and day.
In not a state in the union now, save
possibly in those of the Pacific coast,
where the interruption of the Panama
canal traffic and the sale of American
vessels on the Pacific has congested ship
ments, and for the time being checked
the current of business, has there ever
been such general prosperity, such huge
business in volumes and in value as
there is being transacted as these lines
are written.
| And the business the coming six
months will show a heavy increase with
each month.
1t will show it in value Of exports OF
agricultural productions in that period.
1t will show it in value of exports OF
automobiles and motor trucks in that
| period.
1t will show it in value of exports OF
war materials in that period.
1t will show it in value OF exports OF
other manufactured articles in that
period.
| 1t will show it in the exports of the
products OF our mines and OF our forests
in that period.
And, to sum up in conclusion, it will
show it in value of the domestic com
merce OF this country, in the increase IN
value of transaction in stocks, bonds and
real estate ss distinct from transaction.
in commodities.
These next six months will add i'm
mensely to the financial resources OF tn,
country and place it in position TO car,
well for it's own interests Tor many year
in the future.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11
The Business Boom

Prosperity Is no longer referred to
ms ION the way" II has arrived. 1t
has banished unemployment from all
parts or the country. and II hAs con-
founded the panic preachers WHO hop
ed to profit politically from industrial
depression. The boom in business set
in months ago. expanding with each
succeeding week until I'm some lines
IL has reached unprecedented proper
tions. A spirit OF optimism prevails
in every branch OF trade, and the most
conservative authorities on business
are forecasting a continuation OF good
times for an indefinite period.
The Associated Press, the most care
ful and accurate news gathering agen-
cy In the world, reports that steel
mills last week secured orders for
rolled and forged products in excess
OF productive capacity for four or FIVE
months. One big concern has its out
put up to April, 1916. sold. and has
withdrawn from the market Imme-
date deliveries of new orders com
mand premium prices. Earnings OF
the leading railroads are promising.
and tonnage movements, especially in
the west and northwest, ARE expected
to assume unprecedented proportions"
There is confederation OF this story
OF booming business and bright pros
poets from many sources in the days
news. The Financial Chronicle, a re-
cognized authority, says this week that
the trade revival Is no longer con-
fined to special industries, but is be-
coming so diffused that its quickening
influence is being felt in the country's
great transportation arteries which
are throbbing with new life and yigor
as result. THE railroads" SAYS the
Chronicle after lean and dry per-
iod, have ahead OF them the prospect
OF much better times with volume of
traffic in excess OF their ability to
handle, ensuring rising tide OF earn
ings."
Similar statements are made by ]. S.
Bache & Co, of New York, in their
weekly review. and by the National
City Bank. of New York, in its No
vember review. There is no uues-
ton that general business is steadily
growing better" says the former.
More confidence is manifested in COM
mercial and industrial circles than at
any time since the outbreak of the
war;" says the latter, land the avail
able supply of labor is so fully en-
ployed that the situation is on the
verge OF being critical"
| Hide and Leather says everything
points to continued increase i'm pros
perity' OF the shoe trade. and no won
der, as exports of leather and manu-
features OF leather for the first eight
months OF the calendar year 1916
amounted to $109,542,54O against 1885,
300 in a similar period i'm 1914. and
s41, SOS, 29O in 1913.
The September installment of the
booming business serial of the de.
partment OF commerce has also made
Its appearance. 1t shows an increase
in exports for that month from 1885,
O52,333 in 1914 to 5000. 676,S22 in 1915
and for the nine months ending with
September an increase from $1,467,-
401,9 89 to 50 .532, 4S5 ,167, or upwards OF
billion dollars.-Wheeling Register
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11

$4,000 reward will be paid for in
formation that will lead TO the arres,
and conviction OF the thieves who
broke into the Brown camp, situated
one mile below Caddell, and stole nu-
merous articles. including gum boots,
wading boots, camp whistles and
horns fishing tackle, floor rugs and
many other articles and camp FIX
lures. The names Of the parties fur
nishing this information Will be kept
IN confidence Communicate with box
i18. Kingwood ~ Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-11
MEM ARE WANTED TO LOAD COAL
AT CASCADE

Employment is awaiting a gang Of City
men At Cascade, W. Va, according 20 a
labor agent, who was here yesterday try
ing 30 get some men. lie wanted the
men TO work at loading coke, ETC.. and
offered 10 pay from t1.75 10 g, and alec
70 pay transportation 10 Cascade. The
town is located about - miles from Nor
gantoWn, 36 miles from Rowlesburg. on
the Morgantown & Kingwood railroad.
He did not secure any men while here.
The above item wss taken from the
Grafton Sentinel, one Of the strongest
Republican papers in the state, and is an
open acknowledgment that employers are
finding IL next 10 impossible 10 secure a
sufficient number Of workmen for their
needs. An admission that they have
fheaF agents travelling over the country
seeking men and cannot find any out Of
employment. What better evidence can
Ne Submitted that prosperity IL nation
vide. Why not send some Of yoar army
~ unemployed ont there, Bro. Journalg