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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12
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As have seen nothing in the columns
of The Argus from our little town for
some time, will endeavor to give you a
few items that may be OF interest to some
OF the readers OF your worthy paper.
Snow! snow and more of it seems to
be the order of the day, and the young
folks are making good use OF it.
Lloyd Phillips, of Blacksmith. who has
been visiting friends and relatives here
for some time past, has returned home.
Our school teacher, Miss Ellen Hoban,
was visiting home folks for the week end
at Terra Alta.
Lee Whetsell, who has been sick for
quite long time, we note is able to be
out again.
Robert Dewitt, who has been on the
sick list for some time, is able to be about
now.
Our II. F. ID. service has begun and
from this on all communications intended
for Whetsell should be addressed to Terra
Alta X. +. ID. No. 4.
r. +. Whetsell has been managing his
fathers store at Morgantown for some
time past. Mr.. Whetsell now has control
of two stores, one here and one at Nor
gantown.
Protracted meeting has begun here
under the direction Of Rev. T.. p. Idle
man.
The coal miner, John Hatfield, is
mining coal for f. w. Whetsell.
Barclay Whetsell, who has been work
ing for Thomas Tanner, is visiting home
folks.
Charles Phillips, who has been out i'm
Oklahoma, is here visiting relatives and
friends
G.. +, Whetsell, manager of the state
farm at Terra Alta. was here one day last
week visiting home folks.
We are to have a new county road soon
which leads from this place 10 the rail
road station at owb-idge. This road
undoubtedly, will prove better one than
VIZ piN OtCf - Vic Olu TOau was some
times impossible
The writer has learned that there is
some talk Of putting VIM. G. Brown on
the ticket for governor in 1916. There il
not man in the state that will fll the
Office better or poll as many votes AZ
Junior" Brown. ] do not think that
there IS person in the Second congress.
sional district that can say that Mr..
Brown has not done more for the people|
Of this district than any other congress.
man that ever represented Il. There IL
only one congressman that ever repre-
sented this district that came any where
near Mr.. Brown, and that was VIM. l..
Wilson. Junior" has always stood bv
the people Of Preston county and he had
good proof that the people stood by him
when the votes for congressman were
counted in 19lO-12. Why not give him
an equal chance for the governors soat2
Let every voter form ranks and bear him
up 10 Charleston and say, I'VE have
brought you a man % bury the sins Of
the Republican party, and set the ma
chinerY Of true democracy 10 going that
has been dead since the time Of Jake
Jackson -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

THE ARGUS desires TO extend congratu-
lations 10 Bro. Thomas McCreery. OF the
Buckhannon Banner, for the excellence
of his paper. The readers of the Banner
are securing the worth of their money
and few more editors like Bro. Nc
Creery in this state would soon bring a
change Of sentiment that would alter
conditions a Charleston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

"Our fight has just begun" says Gov
ernor Hatfield in a grand burst Of elo-
quence referring 70 the Virginia debt
case. In the name Of all the gods At
once what have we been spending thou
sands Of dollars for in the last twenty
years2 II this is just the beginning the
taxpayer can prepare for = continued def.
tit that the faithful might be provided
political pie Of a very tempting variety.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

The last word in the Mexican situation
has been uttered. Gen. G. ID. Elliott
says we are to have war and he is pre-
pairing the state MALTA so that il will be
in readiness to answer the call of duty.
That experience in Paint and Cabin
Creek should cause us to hesitate before
going farther with this war business un-
der the management Of Gen. Elliott.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

II is now announced that the Board Of
Control has issued an order prohibiting
the whipping Of convicts in the state pen
itentary. II is likewise admitted that
Harry Howard wss whipped excessively
IL seems that the proper method to pur.
sue 70 make this order certain Of fulfill
ment would be 10 fire Captain Bloyd of
Che job. lie is the heartless creature
that seems to be responsible for these
terrific hoggings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

1t isquite natural that the organs OF the
Republican state house machine do not
want TO discuss the increase in taxation
and the deficit. 1t is just the opposite OF
what they have been promising the peo-
pie. Now that the deception has been
exposed there is general howl to not
discuss the tax laws.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

The Sapet farm near function. con-
sisling Of 2G3s acres, is for sale 40 500 90
Thirteen acres consist ~ props and ties.
the remainder being claned There Il q
commOdi0us h0use and many outbuild.
ings. Anyone interested will cal or
write TO Emile Sapct, function, w. Va.
1876
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Has the state ever recovered the money
IL had deposited in the defunct Bluefield
Fidelity Banking aud Trust Company
Our recollection IL that there was some
thing like $4,000 Of the states money
deposited in this bank when it closed its
doors. Ii was alleged at the time that
this bank went under that the chances
were poor for the recovery Of this money.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

There seems 10 be considerable hest
fancy, on the part of candidates, to an
nounce for various county and district Of
fees to be filled by election this fall.
Why is this? Must be waiting for the
amalgamation scheme to be consunated?
Or it may be that they do not know
where they are politically.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
CommissiOner's Onice

COMMISSIONER NIIIlce
Kingwood, w. Va, Mar. 4. 1914
To the Creditors OF the estate of William
S. Harmed, deceased:
You are hereby notified that at the re-
quest of VI. +. Walls, administrator of
the estate Of said decedent. L hav, fixed
the 10th day Of April, 1914. at ten o'clock
a. m, at nv Office in Kingwood, Preston
county, West Virginia. as the time and
place where l will sit to hear the proof OF
debts and dem lnds against the estate OF
said decedent, at which time and place
you may be present.
j BEN BRADY,
10 ct. Commissioner of Accounts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

we are pleased 10 learn that Hank"
nae been located and will return 10 his
trends Like Pittacus. who. wronged By
one whom be had inhis power 70 punish,
let him 90 free, saying, Forgiveness is
better than revenge" In the same spirit
Hank iorNves those who wronged him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Bro. Morris we have read your latest
effusion and must plead guilty to not pos
sessing sufficient intelligence to compre-
mend it from an argumentative stand
point. We still maintain that ridicule is
not argument and that a tumble of words
with dearth OF thought means naught.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

One good elk room house with cellar
and well Of good water At kitchen door.
There is a good barn and other outbuild-
ings. There Is an orchard and over one
acre Of ground in good condition. VIII
sell on easy and reasonable terms n pur-
chased ~ once. Call on or write,
FRkNK q. HEMAs,
ls-4t Housewife, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

The Keyser Tribune is to be congratu-
Jed for launching forth as twice week
paper. This week marks the initial eff
tort in this line and it is but natural to
suppose that it will eventually come forth
az daily. More power to you brethren.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

1t is said that state Tax Commissioner
Fred o. Blue is to establish border pa.
troll after July LIST to prevent intoxicating
liquors from entering the state after that
date. This should be encouraging news
70 the boys who are on the eligible list
Tor pie.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Strange that the colored contingent at
tending the amalgamation meeting all
nailed from Mcdowell. Just dropped in
10 assure the Governor that the folks back
nome were thinking about him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Is it not true that the reason the Ee-
phant wants the Bull Moose to amalgam-
ate with him is due to the desire of the
former to retain his office? What profit
will the Bull Moose derive from this?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

The Progressivesare asked to assist the
4tandpat Republicans to retain control OF
the pie counter, which they call pa
triotisml
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

In his speech, pleading for amalgama.
ton, Governor Hatfield said he had "rec-
ognzed all factions" You mean during
campaigns, Governor?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

The aandpat Republicans cay they will
endorse the Progressive party ticket II
they do not amalgamate with them. Don't
want the public 70 know What poor
third they would be IN the race.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Can the standpat Republicans point to
one case where they have kept faith with
Lhe Progressives?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

If Gov. Hatfield is really anxious to
reduce the deficit he might lop off those
extra offices which he created when he
made two offices out of one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

State OF West Yirginia, County Of Preston
!. John }. Mckone. Jr.. Cashier of the above
named bank. do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true TO the best Of my knowledge
and belief.
JOHN J. MeKoNE. JR.. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this 9th
day Of March. 1914
r. w. WATSON. Notary Public.
Commission expires Oct. ~. 1918.
GEO. MILLER.
T. r. SHAY
GUY NJ. BONAFIELD.
Directors.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Our latest information is that Bill Daw-
son has notified Col. l.. NJ. Grant that he
has been unable to stop the Kanawha
from flowing to the Ohio.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Would there not be as much virtue in
che standpat Republicans asking the So
cialists to amalgamate with them?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

What claim have the standpatters or
the Progresslves?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12
Good Coal Miner Wanted

need first-class coal miner at once.
The right man will be paid good wages
and will furnish house which liz close to
the mines. Write or call immediately,
MARSHALL MoRGAN,
l9-4t Albright, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

Why should the Progressives rake the
standDatters' chestnuts out Of the fire?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

state oi West Virginia. County Of Preston. "a:
], Felix Elliott. Cashier Of the above named
bank. do solcfnnly swear that the above etate-
mcnt - true 70 the best Of my knowledge and
belief. FELIX ELLIOTT. Cas- YER.
Subscribed and sworn % before me this 10th day
Of March. 1914
p. N. MURDOCH, NotaryPublic.
Ny commission expires Aug. 10. 1921.
GUS J. SHAFFER.
J. a. BENHART
A, BLISS MCCRUM
Directors
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
TUNNELTON BANK. located at Tunneiton,
Preston county. In the State of West Virginia. al
the close of business. March 4. 1914
Bank first began business Sept. 1. 1903
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12
Notice

This is to notify the citizens of King
wood that | will be in my office every
Saturday of each month for the purpose
of collecting light bills.
1885, III. l.. KooNTz, Sergeant.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12

REPORT QFTHE CONDITION oFTHE BANK
OF kINGWOOD. located at KingwooJ i'm
March 4. 1914.
Bank first began business In 1886.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-03-12
n at / o'clock, p. NJ.
p. j. CROGAN,
A. BLISS McCRUM,

pPeClal commissioners.
L, j. w. Watson Clerk OF the Circuit
Court of Preston County, West Virginia,
hereby certify that the above named.
Special Commissioners have each executed
pond with security, as provided in the
decree for sale IN the above case
j. w WATSON, Clerk
Circuit Court of Preston County, w. Va.
Lost
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
CONTROL OF CORPORATIONS
Final Draft of Measure Approved by
Committee.

Washington, May 1.-The final draft
of a drastic bill for the regulation of
interstate corporations has been ap-
proved by a subcommittee of the SEN
ate interstate commerce committee.
1t may be reported out next week.
This new measure provides for the
creation OF an Interstate trade COM
mission of five members with powers
greatly similar to the interstate COM
merce commission; prohibits inter
locking directorates and holding com
panies; gives the trade commission
supervision over capitalization and
makes unlawful the purchase or sale of
commodities by common carrier to
or from any other corporation the di-
rectors of which are the directors of
a carrier.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
VERA CRUZ BACK TO
CIVIL GOVERNMENT
FunStOn'S Soldiers Replace
Sailors on Shore.

Vera Cruz, May 1.-Vera Cruz went
back to civil government under the
laws of Mexico, administered by
American officials. The civil govern
ment, however. remained subordinate
to martial law, while the work of re-
storing the municipal organization
went forward.
General Frederick Funston's brig
age trooped off the transports and
marched to the Sandhill barracks and
other quarters to relieve Rear Ad-
miral Fletcher's bluejackets. who went
back to the men-of-war.
Funston established his headquar-
ters In the barracks deserted by Gen
eral Mas and Fletcher withdrew his
staff. The marine corps was distrib-
uted to work with the army.
Refugees continue to arrive, and
preparations are being carried for
ward for their departure. The navy
transport Hancock is lying at Puerto.
Mex. to take aboard those coming
from Mexico City.
She will bring them here for trans
poration to New Orleans and other
ports on the transports Monterey and
MORO Castle.
Continued reports OF renewed fight
ing at Tampico, that the battleships
Utah and Florida were being held in
readiness 10 sail and that the Dixie
was loading with marines for that
port all lacked official confirmation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
GRATEFUL TO UNITED STATES
Mexico's Foremost Historian Released
by Admiral Fletcher.

Vera Cruz, May 1.-Ferdinando
Iglesias Calderon, Mexico's foremost
living historian. who was released
from San Juan de Ulloa fortress here
by Rear Admiral Fletcher, following
the castles surrender to the Ameri.
can forces. says he owes his first debt
Of gratitude to the United States and
Rear Admiral Fletcher.
II never expected to see the light OF
day again." he said. When the iron
gates of San Juan de Ulloa first
closed on me | said goodbye to the
world"
Senior Calderon was the recognized
leader of one of the largest factions
OF the Liberal party In Mexico and his
Imprisonment followed political &C
tivities which the government regard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
POSSE KILLS BANK ROBBER
Receivers Four Thousand Dollars Sc.
cured by Bandit.

Willis, Tex, May -Four thousand
dollars in gold and currency, stolen
from the Willis State bank here by a
lone bandit. was recovered several
hours later when posse shot and
fatally wounded a man they had
trailed from the edge of town.
Sam Beard, Jr., cashier of the bank,
also recovered a diamond stud which
the robber snatched before he used a
rife to persuade the official to ac-
company him through the streets as
a safe conduct pass.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
More Bodies Taken From
West Virginia Mine.
CONDITIONS ARE BETTER
Inspectors Enter coIliery and Find
Little Gas and No Damp-Express
Belief That Some Of the Entombed
Men May Be Alive.

Eccles, w Va, May 1.-After twen-
ty-four hours exhausting effort Chief
Henry and a party of West Virginia
mine inspectors reached the bottom
of shaft No. 5 of the New River col
lieries, where 158 miners were buried
By an explosion last Tuesday. They
found little gas and no damp and ex-
pressed the belief that conditions we're
such that some of the entombed
miners may still be alive.
j. w. Paul, chief engineer of the
Pittsburg station of the bureau of
mines, descended the shaft in COM
pany with government rescue men
from the other two crews here. They
had proceeded only short distance
from the bottom when they found six
bodies so badly burned that identifca.
ton was impossible. Penetrating
further into the galleries they located
others.
Work was temporarily suspended
while a man was sent to the surface
to prepare the crowd for the news.
Soon after the first bodies were
hoisted out and placed In temporary
morgue.
The crowd made a rush for the tip
pie, but was held back by deputy sher-
iIrs and guards.
Fans were at once started in the
hope that the entries could be cleared
of gas and the pumps were set in mo-
tion so that the rescue parties could
reach the farthest reeesses of the
mine
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
GALVESTON GETS REFUGEES
Nearly Five Hundred Released From
Quarantine.

Galveston, May 1.-Galveston well
coined the 470 refugees released from
quarantine on board the battleship
Connecticut, which brought them
here last Sunday from Vera Cruz and
Tampico.
A heavy rain fell during the day
and the refugees, huddled together on
the open decks of the transfer boats.
were drenched.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
BIG WHEAT CROP PROMISED
Conditions In Kansas the Best In
Many Years.

Topeka, Kan. May kansas con-
ditions at present indicate a yield of
more than $4,000 bushels OF wheat.
F. N. Coburn. secretary of the board
OF agriculture. gave out the monthly
crop report showing the wheat condi-
tion for April 25 is 96.5 per cent of
a normal crop on S.333,00O acres.
The condition is the best since 1903
and on the largest acreage the state
has ever known.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
Colorado Officials Plan to
DiSarm Strikers.
REGULARS REACH SCENE
United States Troops Occupy DIFF.
ferent Points in Troubled Section.
Adds Tenseness to Situation.

Denver, May 1.-The battle at
Forbes, where seven mine guards and
two strikers are known TO have been
killed caused state officials to an.
nounce that drastic action would have
to be taken Immediately in the coal
strike situation.
In all probability an effort will be
made to disarm the strikers, although
the officials are confident this will
lead to a renewal of hostilities.
For this action Governor Ammons
looks to the United States troops who
now occupy portions of the strike
zone.
The occupation of Las Animas and
Fremont counties by United States
troops and the taking of additional
testimony at Trinidad at Coroner b.
B. Sipe's inquiry into the Ludlow dis.
aster of April 20 were the other chief
events in the Colorado industrial war
Federal soldiers who reached Ere
mont county formally took charge OF
the district. The Second squadron ot
the Fifth cavalry reached Trinidad
In drenching rain.
Troops to Fight Center.
What disposition would be made OF
the troops from Fort Leavenworth
under Major Holbrook, who arrived
in the Trinidad district, was not
known, but it was expected that a
detachment would be sent into Wal.
senburg, where the most serious
fighting of the strikes history has
taken place.
Nine identified dead and probably
many more whose death was not re
ported was the result of the fight
ing Wednesday and Wednesday
night
The death of Major p. p Lester, a
prominent physician of Walsenburg
on the battlefield, his body pierced
with three bullet holes, while he was
striving TO save the life of wound
ed guardsman.-was one of the agen
cies which added to the tense feeling
The battle at Walsenburg was
fought between 100 state soldiers di
vided into two commands and more
than four hundred strikers entrenchet
In rifle pits behind the lava forma
ton of the hills, which form a semi
circle around Walsenburg from nortf
to south for a distance of three miles
The militia had started to the Wal
sen mine at the far end of the ridge
| to aid in the defense of that property
against further attacks by the strik
ers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
MEXlCANS PREPARE TO FIGHT
Building Fortitications Sixty Miles
Southeast of Capital.

Mexico City. May 1.-Dispatches
said to have been received from Pueb-
la. about sixty miles to the southeast
of the federal capital, on the railroa. .
state that the authorities there are
actively engaged in preparing FORTH.
cation works.
The railroad foundry In the vicinity
is declared to have been ordered to
deliver 200 cannon to the government
within month. making g delivery of
fifty guns weekly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
MANAHAN TO ENTER RACE
Congressman Seeks Office Of Attor
ney General.

st. Paul, May Announcement OF
the canidacy OF James Manahan, con
gresham at large, for the Republican
nomination for attorney general, was
made by Mr.. Manahan In Washington
and also in a telegram received by
George S. Lotus of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Manahan will make his fight
on a platform of antitrust law en-.
fnrcamant
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
CONSULS CAN RESUME POSTS
May Go Back to Mexico "ln Personal
Discretion"

Washington, May instructions
issued by the state department to GER
tain consuls In Mexican cities author
ize the consuls to return to their
posts and resume their Off cial du-
ties, lin their personal discretion"
All American consuls were ordered
out of Mexico and the affairs of the
government turned over to represen-
tatives of Brazil and France shortly
after the seizure of Vera Cruz
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
REBELS PROTECT AMERICANS
Consul Confers With CONSTITUTE nal.
ist General.

Washington, May 1.-American
Consul William p. Blocker wired the
state department from Eagle Pass.
Tex, the following:
After a personal conference with
General Murguia. commander of Car
ranzistas, in Piedras Negras. have
returned to my post and am carrying
on consular duties. The best of order
prevails here. Murguia has assured
me that all foreigners and their prop
erty will be given absolute protection
within Constitutionalist lines"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-05-01
GENERAL STRIKE is URGED
Would Call Out Miners In Protest on
Colorado.

Peoria H., May THE Illinois dis
trict convention, United Mine Work
ers of America almost unanimously
passed resolution asking the inter
national organization of mine workers
to request the American Federation of
Labor to cal a general strike through
out the United States in protest to the
Colorado labor troubles.