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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Farmers will be- interested in the an.
nounccmcnt that tie special agricultural
exhibit OF the College of Agriculture in
a tent Of ITS own filed with up-to-the
minute ideas for farm improvement and
development and in charge Of experts OF
the College will be- shown at the Wost
Virginia fair NJ parkcrsburg August IS 10
81 Plans are being made TO make this
fair one OF the biggest events Of its kind
in the history Of the state.
Parkcrsburg is on the Lake Eric circuit
which has hung up 100000 in stakes
this year and in every race ut Parkers-
burg there Will be stake Of 81 900 with
running races each day with liberal
purses. The program is August IS, 2 80
trot, 2;25 pace, 2:ll pace August 10,
2;l4 trot, 2:17 pace, 2:1S trot. August
20, 1924 trot, frec-for-all pace, 2.1g pace,
2:I3 pace: August q, goo trot, 215
pace, 2:l6 trot.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
WHOA. THEE Ei

Some OF the papers i'm this state are so
Democratic they seem TO want West Vir-
GINA to lose out in the Virginia debt suit,
because Republican Governor is man
aging the defense. This is just little
too much so in politics.-State Journal.
Don't be so sweeping i'm your charges,
Bro. Morris. SO far as we have observed
the criticism of the Democratic press has
been the Acknowledgement OF the Virginia
debt suit. And we believe we are safe i'm
uttering it in a whisper, at least, that the
files OF the State Journal will reveal that
on divers occasions the trenchant and
vitriolic quill of the State Journal in
dulged in mild criticisms of the manner
in which the SUIT was being managed.
As one versed IN legal lore Bro. Morris
must admit that for a time they had sew
eral lawyers employed defending West
Virginia's interests in the suit who were
OF the mediocre cahber. The editor OF
TIE ARGUS is no lawyer, but he has a
slight acquaintance with few of the
lawyers who were employed 10y West
Virginia whose speciality has ever been
machine politics. The employment oi
these so-called lawyers has been severely
criticised by the press, and the criticism
has not been confined to the Democratic
press alone. Thousands OF dollars were
paid to these lawyers. What was the re-
suit? The court rendered decision
against West Virginia for some 81, 900, 600,
not counting the interest, which, il We
have to pay, will add several million
| dollars to the principal.
Can the State Journal deny that we did
lose the suit under the management OF
the previous lawyers employed? Since
there has been change of lawyers the
people are hopeful that they will be able
to prove that West Virginia does not owe
Virginia one penny. That's how we feel
about 1T in Preston county. We realize
that If we have to pay it the supply oil
buckwheat cakes and corndodgers will
| have to be curtailed for several years in
order to be able TO lift the tax receipt
when presented to us. We want Bro
| Morris to understand il West Virginia
has to pay the Virginia certificates, which
1t is alleged several OF the Republican
leaders are pretty well loaded down with,
that 1T will hit the Democratic pocket.
book just as hard as the Republican.
Then what would be the incentive for
the Democrats wanting to lose the suit?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
Dean Trotter to be Acting Preside mt

Dean Frank b. Trotter, dean of the
college of arts and sciences of the Uni
versity, was elected acting president of
the University at a meeting of the board
OF regents held in Charleston Saturday
morning. The resignation of President
Thomas Il. Hodges was accepted. Dean
Trotter will take charge September / at
which time President Hodges resignation
will take effect.
The election OF a new president for the
University will be dealt with carefully
by the board and it is not thought that
a successor to DR.. Hodges will be chosen
Immediately. Dean Trotter was at
Charleston in conference with the regents,
having been summoned there late last
week.
Dean Trotter came to the University
from West Virginia Wesleyan College,
being elected to the head of the latin de-
partment. Later, he was made dean Of
the arts and science college i'm connection
with which position he is widely known
throughout the state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

There is no difficulty in accounting for
the present condition OF the country.
Three groups Of men having their head.
quarters in New York have been shown.
through interlocking control, TO have the
direction Of approximately 500, 900, 900.
600 Of property, and practically 10 have
the control over nearly every railway in
the country and every one Of the great in
dustrials. Those men can forbid the rail
roads 10 buy rails, 70 buy steel cars, 10
buy railroad frogs and switches, 10 buy
lumber, and to buy crossties; those men
can put out Of employment thousands
and tens OF thousands Of men; those men
can construct credits in the districts of
Representatives who are 10 be elected i'm
the fall and in the States Of Senator's who
are 10 be elected in the fall they can by
their power make hard times i'm districts
where they want 10 have a change and
where they want 10 defeat those in sym
pathV with a correction Of those con-
ditions, whether those candidates be
Democrats OF Progressive Republicans. -
From remarks in the Senate by Senator
Oven, Of Oklahoma.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
". @. Kelm Nomlnntad

The Progressiyes Of the Second congress
sional district in convention at Keysei
yesterday, named y. G.. Keim, OF Elkins
by reclamation, ~ their candidate ior
Congress in this district The name oil
William James, Of Philippi, was present.
Cd 10 the convention, but was withdrawn
before the vote was taken.
Congressman Sutherland was present,
with resolution endorsing his course in
Congress and bis candidacy for re-eIcc-
ton, but this was not presented. The
atmosphere did not seem right.
The convention developed into large
and enthusiastic Progressive rally with
delegates present from all parts Of The
district.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
Miss Nellie Wit Dead

Miss Nellie Wilt, youngest daughter of
Mrs. Virginia Wilt of Aurora, Preston
county, and sister Mrs. Howard Painter
OF this city and of George Wilt, of Fair
mont, who has been i'll since last March.
died Wednesday afternoon atl O'Clock.
at the home of Mrs. Painter on West
Main street. A short service was held
last evening at the residence under the
charge OF Rev. f.. III. Waters, who had
visited her during her illness by request
The choir of the United Brethren and
Lutheran churches also assisted i'm the
services. The funeral party left this
morning on the o'clock train for the
Wilt home at Aurora, and the services
will be concluded there
Miss Wilt and her mother spent the
greater part Of last year visiting friends
in Ohio and Michigan and was extend
ing her visit here in Grafton with her
sister, Mrs. Painter. when she became
Ill. Her greatest desire was to get back
TO the old home at Aurora. Even with
all the tender care which was given. her
daily longing was to go home, yet she
was sweet and patient witha until the
spirit entered the eternal home and only
the worn body was carried back 10 tine
home that she loved 80 well.
As Miss wilt was the only remaining
child at the Wilt home, the mother will
be left alone as the father died i'm May.
1913. Miss wilt was % years of age,
and had loving nature that had made
her many friends, who Will sympathize
with the family in its bereavement.
Grafton Sentinel JnIv ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
Order Issued For State Camp

The order signed by Governor III. ID.
Hatfield and Adjutant General John @ =.
Bond ordering the state militia 60 part
ticipate in joint camp of instruction at
Camp Dawson, Caddell, w. Va, was is-
sued Saturday. 1t provides for an en-
campment beginning August % and con-
tinuing until August "a.
The order also provides that the com.
handing officer OF each infantry shall
elect the personnel of the rifle team from
his infantry. Later team will be selected
to represent West Virginia at Sea Girt.
N. j., in September. Under the ruling
OF the War Department those who par
ticipated in previous team contests will
not be eligible as members of the team
this year. This is expected to create an
extra interest among the good shots who
have not heretofore made the team.
A ruling OF consid cradle Importance TO
the officers Of the National Guard of the
state has been issued by Adjutant General
Bond. 1t is that hereafter pistols Will be
furnished the officers. While an officer
OF the militia is supposed to provide his
own equipment, the war department out
OF an expense fund allowed the Guard,
permits the state department to appro-
PIRATE money from it to provide pistols
for the officers. The adjutant general is
OF the opinion thet since holding an Office
in the guard is a personal Expense, he be-
lieves the furnishing of the pistols will
work benefit to the organization. The
officers will be supplied with 10 calibre
Colts automatics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The ARGUS is in receipt OF the Rorgh
Rider, new paper, which is edited an 1
published by Col. John A. Mcdaniel of
Kingwood, in the interest of the Pro-
gressive party. 1t must be admitted that
the first issue is hummer, locally. edi-
torially and geographically. If it don't
become the leading Progressive paper of
the state it will fall short of the expecta-
tons of its friends. Col. Mcdaniel has
been in the political game for q number
OF years and is quite familiar with it,.
Although practical farmer he Yields a
trenchant and fearless pen, and if the
first issue is any criterion to Judge by,
we may expect rare gems from his pen.
The ARGUS welcomes 1T to the fraternity
OF journalism and wishes it success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
Farm for Sale

OrcXchango Tor other property 275
acres iairly level aud smooth. Plenty o
good water, fine orchard, house, barn
and ont buildings, 200 acres good oak
timber, balance cleared aud fenced.
Big crop Of fruit. Good garden and
truck Located five miles from Bruccton
Mills ON the Fnrchance, Pa, road Gloss
to churches and school. Price 81, 80.
Easy terms. Will give possession at once.
Address g. V. EWgRsoS, H. -. No. I,
Bruccton Mills, w. Va. Sy-3t.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Is the Hon. James Jeffrey acting as the
scout for the Republican machine to
corral Bull Moosers? We notice letter
from Jeffrey to Gov. Hatfield, notifying
his excellency that he has been unable TO
locate one Bull Moose. The Governor
hastens to congratulate the hunter for
Bull Moosers and joyfully writes: 81
truly hope you will continue to be unsuc-
cessiul in your Search" which impair
tally interpreted would clearly indicate
that the Governors first impulse at the
sight of Bull Moose is TO head for the
tall timber. We regret TO announce that
the Governor for the next few months
Will be kept quite busy hunting the uncut
timber.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Listen 10 the innocence and simplicity
OF Gov. Hatfield az he unbosoms himself
to the Hon. James Jeffrey: 81 think the
time will soon come when the brethren
will all get back together and we will
have the same old Republican party that
we once hadH How he longs for the
good old DAYS when the "samc old Re
publican party" held high jinks in the
Simpson stable and the Wheeling con-
vention To return 70 those good old
days the Bull Moose must be extermi-
mated and the Elephant 10 perform under
the special instructions Of Bill Dawson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The Board Of Education Of Kingwood
District, Preston county, State Of West
Virginia will receive scaled bids nj tho
Office OF the secretary, Tunnelion, w.
Va. mp until noon August T., 1911 for
excavating about 500 cubic yards Of dirt
for the new school building at Tunnclton,
w. Va Tho board will also receive
scaled bids for the erection Of new
school building at Tunnclton. W. Va,
up until noon August %, 1914 For
plans and specifications sec Dr.. -. s.
Rankin, Tunnelton, w. Va. or a. g.
Lyons, architect. Farmont. w. Va.
The Board Of Education reserves sile
right TO reject any or 81 ,ids Malt ~
bids 70 secretary Of Board % Education.
TunneIton, w Va by order 81 Board
Of Education, Klngwood District. seGs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Those who attended the Progressive
convention at Rowlesburg report that
they were treated to fine speeches from
Hon Charles J. Schuck Of Wheeling.
and DR.. T. +. Lanham Of Grafton. Mr..
schuck is reputed to be one Of the most
accomplished orators in West Virginia.
DR.. Lanham belongs 70 the sledge ham
mer variety, bot never fails 10 drive his
facts home. lie is one Of the leaders i'm
the Progressive movement. he vas nomi-
mated for state senator in the Eleventh
district. lie is we'll known in Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
Sunday School Picnic

A grand Sunday school picnic will be
held at Nj. Union Evangelical church ON
Beech Run Hill, August 3, 1911. for
which there will be cool program.
The choir will render vocal music in the
grove, with brand new organ and a
fret class organist to assist. Also the
Bruccton cornet band will be present to
make the occasion more attractive and
those boys know how to make good
time for others and have a good time
Themselves. They have also secured the
services Of some Of the best talent, AZ
well az ministers, in tie county. Dinner
on the ground. Everybody come and
bring the rest along. a cordial welcome
- extended. CoNMIrrEE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
County Democratic conve milton

BY order of the Democratic executive
committee a convention is hereby called
TO meet in the town OF Rowlesburg, Pres
ton county, Saturday, August 8, at 1880
O'Clock a. M, Tor the purpose of nomi-
mating candidates for clerk of the county
court, clerk OF the circuit court, two
members house of delegates, county SUI
perintendent of schools, and any other
business that may properly come before
this convention.
j. V. gibson, Chairman
j. III. WERLICH, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The Democrats OF the Eleventh sen-
atorial district in convention at Fairmont
Saturday afternoon, nominated Scott G.
Lowe, Of Fairmont, a. their candidate
for the State Senate. The nomination
was made by reclamation after the names
Of Mr.. Lowe and Levi y. Harr had been
placed before the convention. Mr.. Harr
withdrew before the result Of the first
ballot was snnounceg and on his motion,
Mr.Loge wafmade tho unanimous choice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
THIRTY EIGHTH
Annual Session OF the Tvnneiton
CampmeetIne at Old Historic Camp
9th, 1914

Evangelist Dr.. Don w. Nichols.
Leader. assisted by the Rev. Milton Il.
Eastlack and others. The daily program
will be about as follows for the first and
second weeks:
1000 a. IN. Sunday School Institute
Rev. Milton X. Eastlack.
IL 100 a. IN. Bible Study-E Evangelist,
Rev. Don w. Nichols.
2:30 p. m. Sunday School Institute
Rev. Milton r. Eastlack.
1880 p. m. Song Service-Rev. Chas
G.. Slater aud Mr.. Ray Smith.
500 p. IN. Evangelistic Service
Evangelist, Rev. Don w. Nichols.
Tuesday, July 2sth, will be Sunday
school rally day in charge of Rev Milton
X. Eastlack, assisted by many other able
preachers who have promised to be with
us.
Saturday. August LIST, at 500 p. m,
DIR. W. Nichols will deliver one Of his
many popular lectures. His subject for
this evening will be, "a Tenderfoot
Betting The Globe"
THIRD WEEK
1880 a. m. Song and praise service
ll:0O a. IN. Bible study 10y Rev. Don
W. Nichols, assisted by visiting preachers.
2:30p p. IN. Song service Rev. Slater
and Mr.. Smith
300 p. IN. Preaching.
S:0op. m. Evangellstic Service-Rev.
Don w. Nichols.
Thursday, August 9th, Fraternal OF
Lodge Day
Friday, August 9TH, Old Soldiers Day.
Saturday and Sunday, August Sth and
9th, Temperance Day. Grand Temperance
Rally under the management of the Yves,
Virginia Anti.Saloon League and the
Rev. Don w. Nichols.
Saturday Night, August Sth, 500 p.
m, Lecture by the Rev. Don w. Nichols,
entitled, 'Some Strange People / Have
Met"
All the evening evangelistic services
throughout the entire meeting will be in
charge of Evangelist Nichols.
All other ministers will be heartily
welcomed at any time during the meeting.
3S-2t.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
The Outrageous Campaign OF Defa-

Whether it be called conspiracy or
not, there has been campaign of
defamation of the business conditions OF
the country, conducted solely in the hope
of defeating Democratic candidates for
Congress and securing Republican
House this fall. 1t is a disreputable
campaign, and dangerous one. Any
merchants credit is liable TO be impaired
by the circulation OF rumors that he is
embarrassed. The effort to convince the
country that the state of business is bad
is directly calculated to make it bad, and
that is its purpose. The Protectionist
propaganda would be glad to see panic
The last one we had was when they were
in full possession OF tina Government, but
their elfrontery is equal to charging any
dizziness of business now to the Demo-
cratic party. while denying that they
were responsible for the panic of 1907.
The effort of men in Congress and of
distinctively Protectionist organs to col
lect, repeat and enlarge onevery indication
OF dizziness of trade, and to predict worse
conditions in the near future, is a wicked
and deliberate effort to bring about a bad
state of business in the hope of making
some political gain out of it. The banker
in Fort Wayne who refused to answer
the inquiries of the Protective Tariff
League and told the league what he
thought OF its efforts was patriotic man
who was trying to make business better,
while the League is openly trying to make
it worse in the hope of changing some
votes in November. 1t might as we'll save
its efforts. A Republican House could
not change the tariff philadelphia
Record
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

1t is the prediction Of the business men
Of the country that the greatest era Of
prosperity the United States has ever en-
joYed is upon us. IL IL not wise 10 mem
ton it 10 the 'bard-Gme' carper, a. il
may be interpreted by the humane officer
a. cruelty 10 simpletons.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

An exchange objects TO Col. Roosevelt
because he elbows bis own horn" II Is
evident that our contemporary has never
heard Teddy loot at close range. If it
had, 1t would know that he PLAYS the
whole band.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The New York Progressives are de-
handing that Col. Theodore Roosevelt
accept the nomination for governor.
which has placed him astride the fence
and started him TO tangoing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Let the Republican contemporaries in
dicats 70 what Offices they want us TO
nominate Wylie Beall and Hal DePue
and we will cheerfullY proceed 10 nomi-
nate. We have just learned how easy il
is to elect them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

If Gov. Hatfield has read the latest
statements OF Col. Theodore Roosevelt on
cooperating with the reactionary Re
publicans, he will be obliged to revise his
former letter to Mr.. Jeffrey.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

IL Is now thought that the reactionary
Republican press will endeavor 10 get into
spiritual communication with the prophet
Daniel that be may guide il in BE- further
objection 70 Col. Tom Hodge taking his
seat as ongressDan-at-large.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23
Morssntown and KIus~ood Rsmross

"On and after Sunday, July Goth,
special train leaving Oak Park for Alright
and intermediate points at I:i5 y. m,
AMI returning leaving Albright 600 p.
m, Kingwood G:15 p M, will be dis.
continued 8g-2t.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

just when we got 30 we could spell and
pronounce it Huerta resigns a. president
OF Mexico and a gentleman by the name
Of Carbjaia succeeds him az president.
which means six more months Of la
borious work for us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The Progressives have nominated Jarncs
Dnckworth for clerk Of the circuit court
and Daniel Wotring for clerk Of the
county court. They are both excellent
young men and thoroughly competent n
Oh the Office for which they have been
nominated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Ii not considered treason, we would
like 70 inquire OF the Hatfield admins
tration, which is owned and operated by
the Hatheld-Dawson company, what are
the quotations on amalgamation?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Orr cllow-townsman, DR.. S. A. Pratt,
has been nominated for tbe house Of
delegates By the Progressive They
could not have nominated stronger
and more popular man than the Doctor.
Few men are better known IN Preston
gllan DR.. Pratt. Col. Pierce will have 70
DO some spfiDtine II be beats the Doctor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The Grafton sentineIs speciality is
quoting local and distant Democrats
about hard times" which is a creation
OF its own Imagination That vas a
popular quotation during the second
term Of George Washington.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The way the mills, the mines and the
factories are opening up is provoking to
the carping critics Of "hard times" A
prosperity diet is one which gags them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

What is the explanation Of the wooden
mills opening up under the Underwood
tariff bin that were closed down under
the A3aIich tariff bill2 Respectfully re-
ierred 10 cy Republican contemporaries
when not Engaged IN calamity bowling.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

If Gov. Hatfield will send Jim Jeffrey
to Preston guarantee will be given that
he will not have to search long to find
Bull Moosers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The third and last Uniform examina-
ton for the year will be held at King
wood and Terra Alta, on Thursday and
Friday, July, 80 and 81, 1914.
Wills FoRrNEY, Co. Supt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The Weston Democrat is forty-seven
years old. 1t is one of the ablest papers
oil the state. Its appearance indicates
prosperity. Congratulations, Bro. Linger.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

1t is freely predicted that Gov. Hatfield
will be exceedingly more anxious to close
the campaign than he was to open it at
Logan.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

The thing that gets the calamity howl
er's goat-930. 600, 900 bushels of wheat
Who said no apple dumplings in sight,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

DR.. Anna Shaw suggests an "Old
Maids Day." Glad to inform DR.. Anna
that she need expect no attendance from
Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

II the bumper wheat crop keeps on
multiplying We shall insist on few more
apple dumplings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

All eyes are turned to Oklahoma and
waiting to see what it will do to the
gubernatorial aspirations of AL Jennings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Now that the dog days are upon us
would it not be the part OF wisdom TO
muzzle the calamity howlers? Send your
answers by post cards.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-23

Who is going to elect Teddy Roosevelt
president? Let the State Journals decla-
ration be put on record.