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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
The Garrett County EaIr

The second annual Fair OF the Agri.
cultural association of Garrett county,
will be held at Oakland, on Sept. 30,
Oct. ] and 2. The initial effort TO hold
a Fair at Oakland last year was very
gratifying and bigger and better things
are promised for this year. The exhibits
and patrons will not only embrace that
but the adjoining counties of West Viz
ginia and Pennsylvania and the manage
ment has arranged a splendid program
Of events and free attractions for the
entertainment OF their visitors during the
entire three days. These will consist OF
daily balloon ascensions and parachute
drops, band concert by a band Of IS
pieces, automobile parades, live stock or
farmers parade, and school rally
parade, embracing all the schools OF the
county.
For this occasion, the town will be
proiusely decorated and every effort will
be made 10 royalty entertain everybody
and make their visit 10 Oakland enjoy
able and profitable For this occasion
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad will issue
special low rates round trip fare from
Cumberland and Grafton and intermediate
points.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
WILL ACCEPT

Kingwood Argus, Theodore Roosevelt
will accept the Republican nomination
for President and that settles the whole
matter.-State Journal.
What a lovely optimistic soul thou art
State Journal. Why, bless thy soul the
Republican party will find itself in the
same condition of the little boys apple
core in l9l6-thev'll be no Republican
party. Might as well prepare to put
crepe on the door and evolute into genu-
Inc Bull Mooser and shout for Teddy as
the candidate of the Progressive party.
That's what you'll have to do if you vote
for Teddy, and we say this without preju-
dice or consulting the clairvoyant. Pre-
parei
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
A COM BiNATION

A report has gained wide circulation
that ex-United States Fish Commissioner
George NJ. Bowers and former Senator
Davis Elkins have formed a combination
that in the event of the formers election
to congress he is TO be candidate in
1916 for the United States senate and the
latter is to run for governor statesman
Democrat.
The Elkins Bowers combination is truly
reciprocal one. There are several rea-
sons that could be advanced why the
combination will not succeed, but one
will suffice, and that one is that the
Hatfeld-Dawso wing of the party is
possessed of the brains of that party. 1t
requires more than Doodle to conduct a
successful campaign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Ready

The smoothness with which our finan-
cial system is being adjusted TO meet
emergencies by the execution of COM
plete, well-thought-out plan, and the
difficulties presented at this moment by
the absence of merchant marine, both
show the wisdom of foresight and prompt
action on public questions.
When the war came it found us pre-
pared on the financial side. We had
grappled with that problem and settled
it. We had an emergency currency law
that served to bridge over the gap efIi-
GENTLY, and we had well-thought-out
and modern banking and currency system
capable of being put into operation in a
comparatively brief time
The result has been satisfactory i'm the
extreme. The financial waters in this
country have been, comparatively speak
ing, untronbled. With the organization
of the complete system, begun Yesterday
by the organization of the Federal Re
serve Board, we shall have plan in
operation that will protect us during the
conflict and for a long time afterward.-
Chicago Herald (Ind.)
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
JUST IplosYNcaAsY

We cannot recall at this time when we
have had more kindly feeling for the
State Journal than the present moment,
but when 1t deliberately and premedi-
lately states that I'VE believe Judge Moss
will get more votes than Hamilton and
Elliott both" we must call attention TO
its idiosyncrasy, for we learned long ago
that genuine fighter never bluffs, which
we can prove 10y the imprints on a part
of our anatomy.
1t is well known fact amongst those
who understand the practical part of the
political game that Judge Moss has no
more show of being elected than the edi-
tor of the State Journal, man who has
too much sense to offer for public office
as a candidate on the Republican ticket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Hon. George NJ. Bowers is the standpat,
Joe Cannon, anti-Wilson candidate for
congress in the Second district. He was
fish commissioner for so long that he for
got old Berkeley county and became a
real Washingtonian. When Wilson came
in and Bowers went out, he felt his love
for old Berkeley returning. He then
went back to Martinsburg, bought up all
the banks in town and nearly everything
else that was good, and remained "at
home" long enough to become eligible
for the first office that should be open.
The first thing that he saw was congress,
and he ran. After the election he can
still say that he just saw it. Junior
Brown will have it.-Charleston Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Applause In Court


Mr.. Justice Scrutton recently i'm
posed fine of $25 upon a demonstra-
tive person who disturbed the pro-
ceedings of his court in London. This
course. though unusual, is by no means
without precedent. nor indeed is it
unnecessary. since it is obviously in
the interest of justice that a court Of
law should be place where express
sions OF approval or disapproval can
not be permitted. Mr.. Justice Cres-
we'll on one occasion thought It prop
er even to reprove juror for ap-
plauding a comment he had passed.
Il dare say you meant 1t very kind
ly," he observed, but. believe me, the
administration OF justice Is In great
danger when applause in court be-
comes grateful to judges ear"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
PRECINCT NUMBER NINE
CONT Your Cow IL She kleI.

In the current issue of Farm and Fire
side a number of contributors give their
experiences with kicking cows and tell
now to break them of the habit. One
contributors cure is described as follows.
II once had heifer that kicked like
hgiithlng' so to speak. The only way
we could milk her was by tying her One
DAY my father-in law came, and we told
nm about the heller. After little he
said, Come to the barn and we'll milk
her.
He took card used for combine the
cows and, gently stroking her, said, .You
milk now | sat down and MIXED her
She didn't lift foot. For nearly three
weeks someone combed the COW while 7
MIXED. She now stands without comb
ing To us the cure was remarkable. >,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
ITS NAM e

Let it be understood, without any fur
Their explanation or pollyfoxin, that when
now or hereafter we say Kingwood Argus,
we mean the West Virginia Argus, of
kingwood, Preston county, West vir-
ginia, United States of America. State
Journal.
Such is fame! Kingwood, the best
town on the map, with all due respect to
the other towns on the North American
continent. Since rejecting don't know
but what we prefer the name Kingwood
to West Virginia. The State Journal is
at liberty to address us as Kingwood
Argus, as the brand is known as the best
in the state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Not Worth the Candle y

The well-known saying, "the game is
not worth the candle means that IL
Is not worth even the candle that
lights the players during their game.
1t Is used with reference to an under.
taking to signify that the results
would not be sufficient to justify tho
trouble or expense incurred. The
French have the same saying-"1e jeu
ne vaut pas la chandelle." In the ia.
cula Prudentum; or Outlandish PROV.
cribs, Sentences. ETC." Of George Her.
bert. an English writer OF the seven.
teenth century. occurs the proverb:
1t Is n poor sport that is not worth
the candle" The saying is one OF
those old ones, the origin Of which II
Is difficult, n not impossible. to trace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Civilizations.

II Is pre-eminently in youth that the
desire to meet obligations may be
most firmly implanted and become a
permanent possession. Children are
quick to catch the spirit of those they
are with; they soon learn TO value the
same things and to strive for them.
And the desire for worthy object,
continually striven for and attained,
grows into habit OF the heart as sure
~ as any long-continued process OF
thought grows into habit of the
mind or any oftrepeated manual OBJ
Grafton grows into a habit of the hand.
And what habit can be so inestimable
TO the individual or so valuable to So
ciety as that which leads men and wo-
men to meet every obligation as IL
rises, gladly and speedily, with the
same satisfaction that every honest
man feels in paying his debts?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Hablta

Imagine Hercules as oarsman In a
rotten boat; what can he do there but
by the very force OF his stroke expo
dite the ruin of his craft? Take care,
then, OF the timbers of your boat, and
avoid all practices likely to introduce
either wet or dry rot among them.
And this is not to be accomplished by
desultory or intermittent efforts of the
viii. but by the formation OF habits.
The will, no doubt has sometimes to
put forth its strength in order to
strangle or crush the special tempta-
ton. But the formation OF right hab-
It's is essential to your permanent Sc
curity. They diminish your chance OF
falling when assailed. and they aug
ment your chance OF recovery when
overthrown.-John Tyndall.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Give the New Tariff a Chance

The election of Democratic House
this fall will foreclose tariff agitation in
the United states for long period-ten
years or more. That would mean steady
conditions and rapid expansion of Aneri-
can business and industry.
Before the European war broke ont
the New York Journal OF Commerce
stated that the Underwood tariff had
proved boon TO consumers, with a
minimum disturbance of business. n the
country is free Of tariff agitation after the
foreign war is over, commerce will fully
adjust itself TO the new conditions. The
judgment OF the commercial world strong
ly opposes another long period OF tariff
controversy.
II a Republican House is elected, its
first act would be to bring in whatever
kind Of tariff its mixed elements could
agree upon. With that as foundation il
would start out upon two years of war
fare calculated 10 handicap the operation
Of the Underwood tariff and popularize
some counter proposition. That would
involve, simply, two years more OF I'M
certainty and timidity The question
comforting the average business man at
the fall elections is merely that of whether
he chooses TO be the football Of a heter-
ogeneous, undesirable mob Of "outsv
seeking 10 become ins." Shall definite
program, supported and sustained by
compact party organization be put aside
Tor no program at all? What can be
expected from an Opposition" made up
Gin 30 far as it can be describcd) Of ultra
radicals and ultra-cOnservatiyes- PEN
rose, Cannon ct al on the one hand.
and Roosevelt Murdoch ct al. on the
other banJ2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
SECOND GRADE

Gilbert f. Gale, Savannah Beagle, Ray
Nelson Baker, Margaret Alexander, MAY
Gibson, Pearl Q. Freeland, Mabel b.
FELTON,, Gertie Field, Otis w. Fike, Al.
bert Forman, Carl ID. Dodge, Edna
Hamilton, Lillian Hamilton, Alice God.
win, j. j. Kelley, Otis w. johnson, Ellen
Hoban, Grace Hewitt, Thos. A. Loughry,
Alice Loughry, Marion Livengood, Helen
Lee, Curtis Lenhart, lila Lawson, Ina b.
Lucas, David T.. Long, Mirtie MAY,
Bertha l.. Boseley, Oda b. Teets, Lilly d.
May, Samuel Nestor, Chester G.. Messen-
ger, Artie MethenY, Henry l.. Seal, FL.
mer f. Radabaugh, Nancy Nestor, Frank
j. Windell, Harold f. Watson, Glen p.
Squres, Ethel Shaffer, Nellie b. Metheny
Edith Whitehair, Leland s. Whetsell
Charles S. Whetsell, Ferries Taylor, An.
drew f. Long, Sarah A. Lston, William
l.. Hart, Carrie l.. Hart, Blanche Fort
ney, Marshall Metheny, Jas. A. Sanders
Nellie Price, Mary Louise King, Bruce A,
Kelly, Erci! NJ. Hardesty. Total, SO.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

a mountain Of copper exists In Chile.
some hundred miles from the port of
Iocopilla' according to a report in the
Oiario lllustrado. II is stated that.
recording to calculations made. the
mountain Is estimated TO contain ZOO
,VV,VOO cubic yards Of copper ore. or a
little less than the volume OF earth
'Hcayated in the Panama canal The
mountain has been purchased by an
american company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

With devout acknowledgment to the
Supreme Being your Uncle Sans chill
dren can sit down to the Thanksgiving
table with the full knowledge that the
dirigible and the aeroplane are not hover
ing above the turkey. And when you
are devouring your turkey do not forget
that Woodrow Wilson is deserving OF
your sincere thanks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Awman-CrIamnll

Farley b. AMMAN, Of Terra Alta,
W. Va, and Miss Martha r.. Criswell
were married At the home Of the brides
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Grimes, Cash Valley, by Rev. Joseph
Dawson, pastor Of the Centre Street NJ.
+. church. The newlyseds left after
the wedding cermony by automobile for
Terra Alta, where they will make their
future home. Cumberland News.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

come up which would compel his atten-
dance. lie went to attend a family re-
union at GAINESVILLE, returning before
the beginning Of the session Of Congress
on Monday.
Through the efforts Of Congressman
Nicely, several West virgiuians, rnarooncd
in the war zone Of Europe, have been
located by the state Department. Miss
Grace Rowe, sister Of 4. VI. Rowe, Of
Fairmont, is reported safe in Munich.
Mrs. William schreiber, mother Of
William a. Schneider, Of Wheeling, Is
reported safe and we'll at Constadt.
Germany. Camille Lnieune Of Salem,
has been impressed into the Red Cross
service in Belgium and IL helping to care
for those wounded in battle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Ex-senator Nathan Bay Scott is the
only surviving member OF the Republican
national committee that had its eastern
headquarters at New York city in 1896,
when the committee spent $40, 200, 900 TO
beat William Jennings BRYAN for Presi-
dent. The boys always spoke kindly of
the elasticity Of the Scott leg during cam
naign times.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

State Auditor John Sherman Darst
tells ms that within year or two Prohi-
bition is going to be the means Of clear
ing our poorhouses for want of appli-
cants. We were always suspicious Of
John Barleycorn sending his victims to
the almshouse, and We are truly thankful
that John Sherman has confirmed our
suspicious.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
To Hear Yourself az o,b.r. H..

To Hear Yourself as Others Hear You.
An English voice specialist has in
vented a machine which enables a
singer to hear his own voice. Just as Il
sounds to his audience. The demand
Tor such a contrivance has been SO
great that Countless adaptations OF the
monograph and Of the telephone have
been tried out in the endeavor TO
obtain a correct reproduction OF the
voice OF speaker or singer. so that he
can criticize his own delivery. and
modify his tone to obtain the best re-
suits. All these devices lacked in
some essential feature. but the new
machine called the "critophone.' Is
claimed by the inventor to overcome
objections urged against other models.
Popular Mechanics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
Notice

The Board Of Education Of Kinpwood
district will consider bids at Tunnclton,
w Va, September 2Sth for the con.
struciion Of new school room to be
built near the Catholic church at Howes-
vile, w. Va.
The Board Of Education reserves IA.
right to reject any and all bids
Plans ned specifications can be- seen at
The Office Of Il g secretary, j. A. Miller,
Tunnelton, w. Va. All bids should be
IN his hands September 20, 1914. A.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Those American teachers who had TO
return from Europe a. Storage passengers
should not complain 20 loudly Of suffering
for air and the food not fit to eat. # was
hrst-class accommodations compared to
that furnished their ancestors when they
crossed the briny ocean.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Gov. Haines Of Maine, vetoed bill
whicf compelled the railroads to sell g.
and go mileage books, its object being 10
give the poor people an opportunity b.
travel at two cents, which is another evil
dence that the Republican party il not
the friend Of the poor man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

and diseases together with specific di-
rectionsior applying Che various remedies.
Directions for mixing and preparing for
spray materials are also provided. This
Spray Calendar may be secured by adj
dressing the Agricultural Editor, West
Virginia University, Morgantown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

We are decked out in the best store
clothes We have yet purchased and pa
tentiy waiting for the motion picture
men that they may snap us for the Pan.
American exposition. Our patriotism has
always been above suspicion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

The situation in this congressional
district is not giving Congressman Moss
any severe headache" ioyiully ezclaims
the State Journal. Perhaps not, but
when the returns come in they will give
h.m ara acute heartache.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

TIE State Journal need not expect the
Iayette Tribune ~ assume look Of
pleasantly ar long az the determination
oi reactonare- offer such an inviting
field Tor George zoose quill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
County Ticket

For House OF Delegates-B. T. Gibson,
OF Valley District.
For House Of Observation-Disclosures f.
Dodge, of Portland District.
For Clerk OF the County Court-D. l..
Wotring, OF Portland District.
For Clerk of the Circuit Court L. w.
TURNKEY, of Lyon District.
For County Superintendent of Schools
p. w. 0. Bolyard, OF Reno District.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
THIRD GRADE

Selva NJ. Tucker, Ezra Hamstead, Bes-
sic M. Renshaw, Nellie B. Pell, Mabel l..
Menear, Edgar NJ. Martin, Hazel Lemon,
John l.. Van Varth, Chester o. Teets,
Mildred II. Teets, Greeley f.. Strawser,
Burdes ID. Sharps, Lena G. Dixon, Nellie
Cool, John II. Collier, William o. Arnold,
Maud Williams, Daniel Greene, Will
Garner, John Wilson, Florence Knots,
Francis Murphy, Mary Pendergast, S. o
Phillips, Russell NJ. Squires, Ruth Snyder,
George d. Stemple, Rulford D. Garner,
Susan p. Funk, Charles Fullmer, Asa NJ.
Whetsell, Omer Kisner, Sankie j. Ho-
waiter, Marie l.. Helms. Total, 81.
Failure, 10.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

W. +. Swan, who il a thorough and
capable newspaper man, has assumed
editorial charge Of the Philippi Repub-
lican. TnE ABoUs extends congratula-
tons and wishes the brother success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Our advice 10 farmers is 70 not neglect
to plant an extra crop ~ fooIsrHs %
they are still afflicted with tha. l9uyny
20 own an automobile.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

We hear no iacetious remarks from our
Republican contemporaries about the
Democrat being afraid ~ look the sheep
In the face.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

No doubt Austria wishes now that she
gave Seryis q little more time ~ convince
the former that war is all that Cen.
Sherman characterized it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Uncle Sam, whose other name is Wood
row Wilson, has taught US the lesson OF
how well il pays TO mind ones own
business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

q contemporary claims that hiccoughs
are messages from the departed spirits.
This accounts why 20 many West Viz
enians have been biccougbing since the
Grst Of July.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

After the November election it p
thought that the returns vii. make the
Progressive party legally constituted
political organization.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Looks like the European war is to end
without demonstrating the value Of the
aeroplane and the dirigible az fighting
machines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Those having the biggest pumpkins
and desiring 70 SEE their nance in print
are politely informed chat our ia.orite
pie is pumpkin.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Lyceum courses and farmers institutes
go hand in hand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17
FIRST GRADE

Jonas Judy, Justus A. Deahl, Lizzie
Greene, Mary f.. Hamstead, James ID.
Huber, Edgar =. Larew, Georgia May
Menear, Charles +. Parks, Orval G. San
ders, Merrill Shay, Page G. Shoch, Archie
l.. Teets, Edmund Seal Bell, Cecil Hale
Bishoif, Blanche Hewitt, Harry b.
Shaner, Russell Metheny. Total, II.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

South Carolina has set an example
that other states may adopt with honor
and profit in getting rid OF the dema-
gogue.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Japan, which has q population Of ~.
10000 has promised % protect the in.
terests Of China, which has a population
Of 433, OOO.OOO
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Turkey made clean scratch of the
treaties, which proves that Turkey knew
when to scratch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Won't Congressman Nelly please name
tue Wheeling postmaster and thus relieve
the belly-ache of the Wheeling Intelli-
Rencer?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

II it were not for 80 many thing Of
greater importance we would devote more
space 10 the harmonizing Of the Repub.
Iican factions.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

The Thanksgiving turkey would be
more palatable had there been no
European war.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Some Of the editorials in the Fairmont
West Virginian read like the voice from
the tomb
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

George w. Perkins predicts an era of
prosperity, which proves that George has
his sane and lucid intervals.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Uncle Sam is mighty busy these days
fortifying himself with peace treaties,
which is due to watchful waiting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

Labor day was celebrated by dad,
mother and the kids.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

The Charleston Gazette calls Adam b.
Lttlepage ''the great conmoner Of West
Virginia" title which he richly
Iookrx~aa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

The Charleston Gazette is opposed to
having the label scratched of its bottle
OF editorial dope.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

1t is predicted that the returns from
the election are not calculated TO enhance
the value of the Elkins- Bowers combi
nation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-09-17

1t is somewhat consoling to reflect tina
we are not living in Europe at the pres
ent time